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Impulse 400D

4K UHD Receiver/Decoder

User Manual

December 2022

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www.sencore.com | 1.605.978.4600

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Page 1 Impulse 400D 4K UHD Receiver/Decoder User Manual December 2022 8231 www.sencore.com | 1.605.978.4600 Revision 1.0...
Page 2 This document may also have links to third-party web pages that are beyond the control of Sencore. The presence of such links does not imply that Sencore endorses or recommends the content on those pages. Sencore acknowledges the use of third-party open source software and licenses in some Sencore products.
Page 3 Impulse 400D – User Manual Revision History Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Version Description Author 09/27/2022 First Draft Page 3 (87)
Page 4 • Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by Sencore, or parts having the same operating characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized part substitutions made may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
Page 5 (at the breaker) and send your equipment to be serviced by a qualified technician. • To reduce the risk of shock the IMPULSE 400D must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. •...
Page 6 Impulse 400D – User Manual FCC Class A Information The IMPULSE 400D has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Page 7 Impulse 400D – User Manual Package Contents The following is a list of the items that are included along with the IMPULSE 400D: 1. AC Power Cable 2. Datasheet. Note: If any option cables were ordered with the IMPULSE 400D, they will be included in the box as well.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
IMPULSE 400D Front Panel Overview ............18 Section 4 Operating the Web Interface ..............19 IMPULSE 400D Web Interface Overview ............. 20 4.1.1 Logging into the IMPULSE 400D Web Interface ......20 4.1.2 Hiding Unused Inputs ..............20 4.1.3 Buttons and Status Indicators ............21 4.1.4...
Page 9 4.3.10.1 SNMP Communities ................ 64 4.3.10.2 SNMP Trap Managers ..............65 4.3.10.3 Download SNMP MIB Files ............. 66 4.3.11 Syslog ..................... 67 4.3.12 Updating the IMPULSE 400D ............67 4.3.13 Reboot Unit ..................69 4.3.14 Reset Defaults ................69 Reporting Panel ................... 70 4.4.1...
Page 10: Section 1 Overview
Impulse 400D – User Manual Section 1 Overview Introduction This section includes the following topics: Product Introduction……………… ..............11 Front Panel Overview ................... 11 Rear Panel Overview ................... 11 Cooling ......................12 Rack Information ..................12 Page 10 (87)
Page 11: Product Introduction
Sencore’s best-in-class staff of ProCare support engineers. Front Panel Overview The IMPULSE 400D can be controlled from the front panel using the LCD screen and buttons that are shown below. A detailed description of using the front panel can found in Section 3.1.
Page 12: Cooling
“Error List.” Rack Information The IMPULSE 400D is intended to be mounted in a standard 19” rack. It occupies 1RU of rack space and the connections are all on the rear of the unit. Page 12 (87)
Page 13: Section 2 Installation
Impulse 400D – User Manual Section 2 Installation Introduction This section includes the following topics: Rack Installation ................... 14 Power Connection ..................14 AC Power Connection .................. 14 DC Power Connection .................. 15 Maintenance ....................15 Network Setup via Front Panel ..............16...
Page 14: Rack Installation
IMPULSE 400D, personnel, or property. AC Power Connection The IMPULSE 400D is intended for use on either 120V or 240V systems. The power supply will automatically detect the system it is connected to. To hook up the power use the following steps: 1.
Page 15: Dc Power Connection (Optional)
Impulse 400D – User Manual DC Power Connection (optional) The IMPULSE 400D with the DC chassis option is intended for use on 48V DC systems. A power cable is not included for this option. In order to apply power to the unit in this configuration, simply connect the screw terminals on rear of the unit to the rack’s DC power rails.
Page 16 IP: 0.0.0.0 >Mask: 000.000.000.000 DHCP >Gateway: 000.000.000.000 The IMPULSE 400D can be configured to use DHCP to obtain an IP address/Subnet Mask/Gateway. 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to “DHCP:” then press button.
Page 17: Section 3 Operating The Front Panel
Impulse 400D – User Manual Section 3 Operating the Front Panel Introduction This section includes the following topics: IMPULSE 400D Front Panel Overview ............18 Page 17 (87)
Page 18: Impulse 400D Front Panel Overview
The screen below is the idle screen of the IMPULSE 400D. This idle screen allows the user to view the management IP and TS/IP port 1&2 addresses.
Page 19: Section 4 Operating The Web Interface
Impulse 400D – User Manual Section 4 Operating the Web Interface Introduction This section includes the following topics: IMPULSE 400D Web Interface Overview ............. 20 Main Panel ....................23 Admin Panel ....................54 Reporting Panel .................... 70 About Panel ....................74...
Page 20: Impulse 400D Web Interface Overview
Impulse 400D – User Manual IMPULSE 400D Web Interface Overview 4.1.1 Logging into the IMPULSE 400D Web Interface To open the IMPULSE 400D web interface use one of the following supported browsers and navigate to the unit’s IP address: • Internet Explorer •...
Page 21: Buttons And Status Indicators
To minimize the status windows again click icon. Status in the IMPULSE 400D web interface is shown with Locked and Unlocked status indicators: Status is good. No errors are present, and function is Green Locked operating normally.
Page 22: Drag And Drop Menus
4.1.4 Drag and Drop Menus Certain menus in the IMPULSE 400D allow the user to drag and drop items to auto populate fields. Conditional Access and Service Selection menus are some examples of menus that drag, and drop can be used. In the example below a service in the transport stream view on the right-hand side of the window is selected and dragged over to auto populate the PIDs in the service selection section.
Page 23: Main Panel
Impulse 400D – User Manual Main Panel The Main panel of the IMPULSE 400D web interface is used to configure the unit to decode, de-encapsulate and demodulate. When configuring the IMPULSE 400D the user begins at the top of the menu and works down. The inputs are configured, then descrambling (if present), then service or PIDs are selected for decode, then outputs are configured.
Page 24: 4.2.1 Configuring Active Inputs
2. However, input 1 and input 2 are set independently of each other. In case there is an input failover the IMPULSE 400D is capable of detecting the failed state and switching to a secondary backup input in order to provide a continuous output. Which input is primary and backup, how the inputs switchover and restore and switchover timing is all user configurable.
Page 25 Manual Only automatically. The user must manually TS Sync Loss switch inputs. TS Sync Loss: the IMPULSE 400D will switch from the primary to the backup input if the primary stream loses synchronization for the duration of the Switchover Interval...
Page 26: 4.2.2 Configuring Asi Input
General options for ASI input Setting Range Description Receive Enabled This setting allows the user to enable or disable the ASI input to the IMPULSE 400D Disabled TS Standard Determines the TS standard for the input stream. ATSC Page 26 (87)
Page 27: 4.2.3 Configuring Ts/Ip Input
Impulse 400D – User Manual 4.2.3 Configuring TS/IP Input This menu allows the user to configure the TS/IP inputs. The IMPULSE 400D has two ports that can be set to receive and/or transmit. This menu is for setting up the reception of TS/IP unicast or multicast transport streams.
Page 28 Impulse 400D – User Manual Destination Port 0 - 65535 This is the UDP port the source device is sending to. This is the only setting required to receive a unicast stream. TS Standard Determines the TS standard for the input stream.
Page 29: 4.2.4 Configuring Dvb-S/S2/S2X Input
LNB. Select the correct voltage to supply to the LNB. LNB 22k Enable Enabling or disabling the 22kHz tone allows the IMPULSE 400D to trigger the LNB to Disable switch polarities. Page 29 (87)
Page 30: 4.2.5 Configuring Dvb-C/Dtmb Input
Impulse 400D – User Manual 4.2.5 Configuring DVB-C/DTMB Input If the DVB-C input tuner module was selected as a factory installed option, the following menus and options will be available for configuration. This menu allows the user to configure the DVB-C/DTMB input. This menu is for setting up the reception of DVB-C cable signals or DMTB signals.
Page 31: 4.2.6 Configuring Dvb-T2 Input
Impulse 400D – User Manual 4.2.6 Configuring DVB-T2 Input If the DVB-T/T2 input tuner module was selected as a factory installed option, the following menus and options will be available for configuration. This menu allows the user to configure a DVB-T/T2 input.
Page 32: Configuring Isdb-T Input
Impulse 400D – User Manual 4.2.7 Configuring ISDB-T Input If the ISDB-T input tuner module was selected as a factory installed option, the following menus and options will be available for configuration. This menu allows the user to configure an ISDB-T input.
Page 33: Configuring 8Vsb Input
Impulse 400D – User Manual 4.2.8 Configuring 8VSB Input If the 8VSB Input card was selected as a factory installed option, the following menus and options will be available for configuration. This menu allows the user to configure the 8VSB input. This menu is for setting up the reception of 8VSB off air signals.
Page 34 Impulse 400D – User Manual General options for HLS input Setting Range Description Receive Enabled This setting allows the user to enable or disable this input Disabled stream setting. Interface TS/IP 1 The physical connector on which to receive the HLS traffic.
Page 35 Impulse 400D – User Manual Decryption User Entry Provides the key to allow signal processing if decryption is to be done. – Discovery Defines the length of time to Timeout wait for the stream to be 100, discovered (Seconds) use 0 for infinite 4.2.9.2 Configuring SRT Input...
Page 36 Impulse 400D – User Manual Listener Rendezvous Remote Host xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Defines the IP address of the stream on the remote devices. 0 – 65535 Remote Port Defines the port of the stream on the remote devices. Local Port Mode Auto In Auto mode, the local port number will be assigned automatically.
Page 37: Biss 1 Descrambling
Impulse 400D – User Manual 4.2.10 BISS 1 Descrambling This menu allows the user to configure BISS descrambling. 12 unique BISS keys can be entered. Clicking on the gear icon allows the user to configure BISS 1. Setting Range Description...
Page 38: Configuring Dvb-Ci Descrambling
4.2.11 Configuring DVB-CI Descrambling This section will describe how to configure DVB-CI descrambling in the IMPULSE 400D. First, the user will need to configure the CAM slots and descrambling mode. Once this is complete the user can configure which services or PIDs to descramble.
Page 39 This menu allows the user configure the DVB-CI slots in the IMPULSE 400D. The IMPULSE 400D has two DVB-CI slots, divided into top one and bottom one, where CAM modules can be inserted. Both slots are individually configurable using the Bottom Slot and Top Slot tabs.
Page 40 4.2.11.2 Configuring Service Descrambling This menu allows the user to select the service the IMPULSE 400D will descramble using the CAM modules and Smart Cards inserted into the DVB-CI slots. The drag and drop method can be used to drag services from the right column to the left column. The drop-down menu next to each selected service allows the user to choose either the bottom or top slot to descramble the service.
Page 41: Configuring T2Mi Decapsulation
Service Lock In Service Lock mode the IMPULSE 400D is set to decode a specified service number or service name. If the PIDs within the service change at any time, the IMPULSE 400D will continue to decode the service. The drag and drop method can be used to populate the Service Name or Service Number dialog boxes.
Page 42 Network protocol Input X PLP X Lock Mode Service Name If set to Service Name the IMPULSE 400D will decode only services matching the Service Number name specified (SDT in DVB or TVCT in ATSC tables must be present in this mode).
Page 43 Impulse 400D – User Manual PID Lock Mode In PID Lock mode the IMPULSE 400D will only decode the PIDs specified by the user in the PID Lock Configuration matrix. The drag and drop method can be used to auto- populate the cells in the matrix.
Page 44: Configuring Video Services
Auto Seek Selection Menu 4.2.14 Configuring Video Services This menu allows the user to configure the HDMI/SDI formats of the IMPULSE 400D. Overlay function is configured in this menu as well. To add the configure overlay settings click on the tab.
Page 45 Impulse 400D – User Manual Setting Range Description Format Mode Auto Setting to Auto the IMPULSE 400D will output video to match the incoming native Manual video format. Setting to Manual the user can define the video format the IMPULSE 400D will output.
Page 46: Configuring Audio
Impulse 400D – User Manual 4.2.15 Configuring Audio This menu allows the user to configure the audio setting General options for Audio output Setting Range Description Audio State Enabled This setting allows the user to enable or disable the audio output.
Page 47: Configuring Genlock
Impulse 400D – User Manual 4.2.16 Configuring Genlock This menu allows the user to configure the genlock reference used by the IMPULSE 400D. The IMPULSE 400D can be configured to use an external user provided reference or disabled completely. Genlock options Setting...
Page 48: Configuring Sdi Output Port
Impulse 400D – User Manual 4.2.17 Configuring SDI Output Port This menu allows the user to configure the EIA 708-B and L21 Captions in the SDI video output for port. SDI auxiliary data output options Setting Range Description Enable/Disable EIA 708-B Closed...
Page 49 Impulse 400D – User Manual General options for program multiplexing Setting Range Description Select MUX Mux 1 This setting allows the user to choose which Mux channel will be configured. Mux 2 TS Bitrate (Mbps) .25 to 160 Configure the TS Bitrate for the transport stream selected.
Page 50 Impulse 400D – User Manual General options for service information setting Setting Range Description Service Name User Entry Defines the Service Name for the service selected. Provider Name User Entry Defines the Provider Name for the service selected. Service ID 0 - 65535 Defines the Service ID for the service selected.
Page 51: Configuring Asi Output
4.2.19 Configuring ASI Output This menu allows the user to configure the ASI output 1 and 2 of the IMPULSE 400D. The menus for both ASI Port 1 and ASI Port 2 contain the same settings. General options for ASI output setting...
Page 52 Network protocol Input X PLP X Selected Service All PID Setting to All PID the IMPULSE 400D will output all the services in the selected source. Setting to Service X Service X will select a single service from the input source to output.
Page 53 Impulse 400D – User Manual Destination IP 0.0.0.0– When sending to a unicast address, the 255.255.255.255 destination IP address must match the receiving device’s IP address. When sending a multicast, the address must be sent within the multicast IP range.
Page 54: Admin Panel
Impulse 400D – User Manual Admin Panel To access the Admin Control Panel, click on the tab. This menu allows the user to control many aspects of the IMPULSE 400D. Page 54 (87)
Page 55: Changing Unit Password
4.3.2 Profiles The IMPULSE 400D has the ability to save all configured settings to multiple profiles. Profiles can be saved locally, renamed and saved to external storage to be used on other IMPULSE 400Ds. Profiles can be used to quickly and easily change the configuration of an IMPUSLE 400D to suit different inputs and decoding requirements.
Page 56: Diagnostics
4.3.3 Diagnostics The IMPULSE 400D provides the user the ability to take a snapshot of ALL current unit settings, reported values, active alarms, and the alarm and log file history. This snapshot will be downloaded as a .XML format file that can be sent to Procare at Sencore for analysis.
Page 57: General Settings
4.3.4 General Settings The IMPULSE 400D can be assigned an alias which is displayed in the upper right hand corner of the web interface. The alias can help define which IMPULSE 400D the operator is currently logged into. To edit the Unit Alias click on the button.
Page 58 Date/Time Input 1 section. Input 2 Setting to Input 1/2 the IMPULSE 400D will refer to the TOT/TDT present in Input 1/2. Next Preset Preset 1 to 20 This setting allows the user to select the next Preset.
Page 59 Defines the end time of switching from the current preset to the next preset. Frequency Once Setting to Once the IMPULSE 400D will only perform the service switch once. Every Day Setting to Every Day the IMPULSE 400D will perform the service switch every day.
Page 60: Unit Network Configuration
4.3.6 Unit Network Configuration The management port of the IMPULSE 400D can be configured from the web interface. To make changes to the management port, click the button under the Network section. Domain name servers can be configured on the IMPULSE 400D clicking the button.
Page 61 Impulse 400D – User Manual NOTE: Exercise extreme caution when performing changes to this menu as network communication can be lost with the IMPULSE 400D. The IMPULSE 400D allows the user to configure the hostname and gateway under this menu. Setting...
Page 62: Mpeg/Ip Network Configuration
0 through 9 - (hyphen) Mode DHCP Setting to DHCP will allow the network assign an IP address automatically to the IMPULSE 400D Static (if supported). Setting to Static allows the user to manually define all TCP/IP settings for the management port.
Page 63: Licensing
Sencore. 4.3.9 Date/Time The IMPULSE 400D can be set to synchronize with an NTP server or a manual date and time can be defined by the user. Click the button to configure the date and time. These values are used to timestamp entries in the Alarm and Event logs under the Reporting tab.
Page 64: Configuring Snmp
Impulse 400D – User Manual General options for Date/Time Setting Range Description Setting to NTP uses the local network’s NTP Update Mode server to synchronize date and time. Manual Manual allows the user to define a date and time. NTP Server...
Page 65: Snmp Trap Managers
Impulse 400D – User Manual 4.3.10.2 SNMP Trap Managers The SNMP trap managers are recipients of SNMP traps sent from the IMPULSE 400D. The following menu allows the user to configure the recipient’s IP addresses. To add and remove recipients of the SNMP traps click the button.
Page 66: Download Snmp Mib Files
IP address. 4.3.10.3 Download SNMP MIB Files The IMPULSE 400D stores the SNMP MIB files for the currently installed version of software on the unit. These files can be downloaded directly from the IMPULSE 400D by clicking on the button. The screen below will appear where the files can be downloaded and saved off the unit.
Page 67: Syslog
Impulse 400D – User Manual 4.3.11 Syslog The IMPULSE 400D can be configured to send error and event logs formatted in the syslog protocol to a remote user specified Syslog server. To configure the Syslog settings, click the button. General options for Syslog configuration...
Page 68 4.3.12.2 Rollback Software Updates The IMPULSE 400D is capable of reverting back to a previous version of software using the Rollback feature. The IMPULSE 400D maintains two separate software images; one is the most current version of software with all current settings and the other is the previous version of software with all settings.
Page 69: Reboot Unit
4.3.13 Reboot Unit The IMPULSE 400D can be rebooted from the web interface. In order to perform a reboot click the button. The IMPULSE 400D will prompt the user to confirm the reboot. Once the reboot is complete the login screen will appear allowing the web interface to be logged into.
Page 70: Reporting Panel
Impulse 400D – User Manual Reporting Panel tab in the IMPULSE 400D contains logs for active alarms currently affecting the unit and an event log. The active alarms are updated periodically in order to reflect the real-time state of the unit. Once an error is cleared it will be cleared from the active alarms window.
Page 71: Event Logs
Event Log menu. This list displays all of the events and alarms that have affected the unit. The IMPULSE 400D stores up to four days’ worth of logs. If the unit is rebooted or powered off and on the event logs are cleared.
Page 72: Configuring The Logs
4.4.3 Configuring the Logs The IMPULSE 400D allows the user to configure alarms and events. Events and alarms can be hidden, set to send SNMP traps or close a relay when active. In order to configure these options click the...
Page 73 Relay # This column allows the user to select which of the three relays available on the IMPULSE 400D will be closed when the alarm is raised. Relay Duration This column is only available in the tab. This option allows the user to define the length of time in milliseconds the relay will be closed after the event is logged.
Page 74: About Panel
Impulse 400D – User Manual About Panel Under the tab, there are no user definable parameters but there is information about software versions currently installed, which licenses are installed, how to contact Sencore, and third-party software information. Page 74 (87)
Page 75: Section 5 Appendices
Impulse 400D – User Manual Section 5 Appendices Introduction This section includes the following topics: – Acronyms and Glossary ..............76 Appendix A – Error and Event List ................. 79 Appendix B – Specifications ................... 81 Appendix C – Warranty .................... 84 Appendix D –...
Page 76: Appendix A - Acronyms And Glossary
Impulse 400D – User Manual Appendix A – Acronyms and Glossary 8VSB: Vestigial sideband modulation with 8 discrete amplitude levels. 16VSB: Vestigial sideband modulation with 16 discrete amplitude levels. AAC: Advanced Audio Coding AC-3: Also known as Dolby Digital AES: Audio Engineering Society...
Page 77 Impulse 400D – User Manual High level: A range of allowed picture parameters defined by the MPEG-2 video coding specification which corresponds to high definition television. I/O: Input/Output IP: Internet Protocol Kbps: 1000 bit per second LED: Light Emitting Diode...
Page 78 Impulse 400D – User Manual RPM: Revolutions Per Minute RRT: Rating Region Table RS-232: Recommended Standard. A standard for serial binary data interconnection. RU: Rack Unit RW: Read/Write SD: Standard Definition SDI: Serial Digital Interface SFP: Small Form-Factor Pluggable SI: System Information...
Page 79: Appendix B - Error And Event List
No IP packets have been received by the TS/IP port for two seconds. Input Not Present The IMPULSE 400D has detected that the transport stream from the input is no longer present. Incompatible Genlock External genlock reference is not compatible with output video Reference format.
Page 80 An attempted software upgrade was unsuccessful. Failed Subsystem is upgrading Subsystem is in the upgrade process. The IMPULSE 400D has detected that the internal temperature Temperature Error is 60 degrees Celsius or above. TS Sync Loss Transport stream sync for IP stream is not detected.
Page 81: Appendix C - Specifications
Impulse 400D – User Manual Appendix C – Specifications System Management RJ-45 10/100 Mbps – auto negotiation Connector Protocols HTTP and SNMP Physical & Environment Power Supply 100~240 VAC 50/60Hz Size 1 RU rack mount chassis Dimension 483mm x 312mm x 44mm 0°C ~ 50 °C...
Page 82 Impulse 400D – User Manual Ancillary Data Support SDI ANC Data: Closed Captions (CEA/EIA-708) SDI VBI Waveform: Line 21 Captions (CEA/EIA-608) DVB-CI Descrambling Module Option Number of CAM Slots: Bitrate Max. 150Mbps (Depend on processing capability of CAM module) CAM Supported...
Page 83 Impulse 400D – User Manual DVB-T Input Input RF (F-type), 75Ω Constellation QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM Bandwidth 6/7/8 MHz Input Frequency 48~862 MHz Max Bitrate 31.67 Mbps Signal Level -65~-25 dBm Transmission Mode 2K, 8K FEC Mode 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8...
Page 84: Appendix D - Open Source Software
Impulse 400D – User Manual Appendix D – Open Source Software The IMPULSE 400D includes: Package Version License Copyright Amibios dmi 75dce7b GPL Version Claudio 2, June 1991 Matsuoka BusyBox 1.20.1 GPL Version Erik Anderson, 2, June 1991 et. al.
Page 85 Impulse 400D – User Manual 3, 29 June Ltd. Net-SNMP 5.7.1 1989, 1991, 1992 Carnegie Mellon Univsty. 4.2.4p7 NTP License 1992-2009 David L. Mills OpenSSL 1.0.1c BSD-Like 1998-2008 The OpenSSL Project, 1995- 1998 Eric Young OProfile 0.9.7 GPL Version John...
Page 86: Appendix E - Warranty
Once an RMA number has been issued, the unit needs to be packaged and shipped back to Sencore. It’s best to use the original box and packaging for the product but if this not available, check with the customer service representative for the proper packaging instructions.