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  • Page 1 User Manual 8 Program Matrix Hardware Transcoder H-8TS-ATSC...
  • Page 2 The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued progress in technology, design and manufacturing. Thor Broadcast shall have no liability for any error or damage of any kind resulting from the use of this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    H-8TS-ATSC Directory CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ........................1 ..........................1 1.1 P RODUCT VERVIEW ..........................1 1.2 K EATURES .......................2 1.3 T ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS ........................3 1.4 I NNER RINCIPLE HART ......................3 1.5 T RANSCODING XAMPLE ......................3 1.6 A PPEARANCE AND ESCRIPTION CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE ......................5 ..........................5...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Overview The H-8TS-ATSC is a professional bidirectional transcoder that converts video between H.264 and MPEG-2 format and also transcodes between HD and SD programs simultaneously. It is equipped with six tuner inputs and an IP output for multicasting. After transcoding, it outputs MPTS &...

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    H-8TS-ATSC  Advanced re-multiplexing  LCD & Key board local control; Network Management System (NMS) 1.3 Technical Specifications MPTS/SPTS over UDP/RTP/RTSP, 1000M Base-T Ethernet Interface/ SFP interface Stream In 6 * ATSC Tuners (DVB-C/T/S/S2/ISDB-T Optional) BISS Maximum 8 programs Descramble...

  • Page 6: Inner Principle Chart

    H-8TS-ATSC 1.4 Inner Principle Chart Transcoding Prog 1 Prog 2 8 * IP (MPTS/SPTS) 8*SPTS &1*MPTS Prog 3 Prog 4 Prog 5 ASI OUT Prog 6 6*Tuner Prog 7 as a copy of 1 SPTS or MPTS Prog 8 1.5 Transcoding Mode Example...
  • Page 7 H-8TS-ATSC Tuner 1 -- Tuner 6: to indicate the 6 RF IN statuses, the corresponding LED will turn on when source tuner is properly connected from the back panel. Navigation area: UP/ DOWN, LEFT/RIGHT keys Enter key Menu key Lock key Rear Panel Illustration 6 * RF input &...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Installation Guide

    2.1 Acquisition Check When users open the package of the device, it is necessary to check items according to the packing list. It should include the following items:  H-8TS-ATSC 8-in-1 Transcoder  User Manual  RF Cables  ASI Cable ...
  • Page 9 H-8TS-ATSC 2.2.2 Environment Requirement Item Requirement When user installs machine in a frame array, the distance Machine Hall Space between 2 rows of machine frames should be 1.2~1.5m and the distance against the wall should be no less than 0.8m.

  • Page 10: Wire's Connection

    H-8TS-ATSC conducting with the metal housing of device.  Grounding conductor must adopt copper conductor in order to reduce high frequency impedance, and the grounding wire must be as thick and short as possible.  Users should make sure the 2 ends of grounding wire are properly terminated and be anti-rust.

  • Page 11: Signal Cable Connection

    H-8TS-ATSC Caution: Before connecting power cord to the H-8TS-ATSC, the user should set the power switch to “OFF”. 2.4 Signal Cable Connections 2.4.1 RF input and loop out cable illustration: 2.4.2 ASI output cable illustration: 2.4.3 IP & NMS Cable illustration (CAT5):...
  • Page 12 H-8TS-ATSC 2.4.4 RF input and loop out cable connection. Here is a typical example: Users can find the RF input (signal source) connectors on the rear panel labeled RF In and then connect the source signal with the RF cables (in the accessories). One end is connected to the signal source equipment while the other end goes to the transponder’s RF...
  • Page 13 H-8TS-ATSC 2.4.6 DATA Giga Ethernet (GE) Input/Output Interface Connection The DATA (GE) port, located in the middle of the rear panel, is used to input/output IP (optical) signal at the same time. Plug one end of the network cable to the transcoder’s DATA (GE) connector and the other end to the TS stream multiplexer DATA input port or other device which can input IP signal.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Operation

    H-8TS-ATSC Chapter 3 Operation The H-8TS-ATSC front panel is a user friendly, operating interface that is convenient to set up system parameters quickly. The LCD is a 2-line * 40-character back-lit dot- matrix user interface with buttons for UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, ENTER, MENU, and LOCK on the front panel control.

  • Page 15: Lcd Menus

    H-8TS-ATSC 3.1 LCD Menus LCD Menu Tree Switch On Initializing General Output Status 1.1.1 Sat freq set 1 Input Setting 1.1 Port 1 (DVB-S2) 1.1.2 LNB freq set 1.1.3 Symbol Rate 1.1.4 LNB voltage 1.1.5 22KHz Switch 1.6 Port 6 (DVB-S2) 1.7 Port 7 (IP)

  • Page 16: Initial Status

    H-8TS-ATSC 3.2 Initial Status After turning on the device，it will take a few seconds to initialize the system, and then the LCD will display the real-time output bit-rate of the 8 transcoding channels respectively. Setting Transcoder 01 Config... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>43% Serial number of transcoding channel Real-time output bit-rate of the related channel Out 01 001.400 Mpbs...
  • Page 17 H-8TS-ATSC It shows as bellow: 1.1 Port 1 (ATSC) 1.2 Port 2 (ATSC) 1.3 Port 3 (ATSC) 1.4 Port 4 (ATSC) 1.5 Port 5 (ATSC) 1.6 Port 6 (ATSC) 1.7 Port 7 (IP) 1.8 Port 8 (IP) 1.13 Port 13 (IP) 1.14 Port 14 (IP)
  • Page 18 P.S.: The descriptions of 1.8 – 1.14 Port X (IP) are the same. 3.3.2 Output Setting The H-8TS-ATSC transcoder supports IP output in the form of both MPTS (Multiple Programs Transport Stream) and SPTS (Single Program Transport Stream). Output Setting containing 2.1- 2.9 are to configure the MPTS and SPTS parameters and 2.10 are to...
  • Page 19 H-8TS-ATSC 2.9 SPTS Output 8 2.10 BISS Config 3.3.2.1 MPTS Output The processed programs can be output through one channel of MPTS (Multiple Programs Transport Stream). User can set the parameters of the MPTS under submenu 2.1. 2.1.1 MPTS Protocol 2.1.2 MPTS IP...
  • Page 20 The processed programs can also be an output in the form of SPTS (Single Program Transport Stream). User can set the parameters of the SPTS under submenu 2.2-2.9. There are all together 8 channels of SPTS as the H-8TS-ATSC can maximally transcode 8 programs simultaneously.
  • Page 21 P.S.: The descriptions of 2.3-2.8 are the same with 2.2. 3.3.2.3 BISS Configuration BISS: Basic Interoperable Scrambling System The H-8TS-ATSC also supports BISS to descramble encrypted programs from ASI or IP. Users can set the parameters of BISS under submenu 2.10. 2.10.1 Channel 2.10.2 BISS Mode...
  • Page 22 H-8TS-ATSC Modulating Side (BISS SCR) Receiving Side (BISS DESCR) Digit (0x----) Mode 1+SW Data Mode 1+ SW Data Mode E+ESW Data + Device Mode E + ESW Data + Device Mode E+ESW Data + Input ID Mode E + ESW Data + Input ID 16+14 3.3.3 Network Setting...
  • Page 23 H-8TS-ATSC 3.5 Reset Password ►Yes 3.6 Web Manage Port 00080 3.3.4 Saving Configuration. User can choose to save the current configuration parameters to the device. 4.1 Saving Configuration * No Saving, please wait: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 3.3.5 Loading Configuration. 5.1 Saved Config 5.2 Default Config...
  • Page 24 H-8TS-ATSC User can restore the device into the last saved configuration by choosing the menu 5.1 “Saved Config”, or restore the device into factory configuration by choosing the menu 5.2 “Default Config”. 3.3.6 Version User can check the device’s hardware version and software version under this menu: 8-in-1 Transcoder HW X.XX...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 Network Mangement System (Nms)

    H-8TS-ATSC Chapter 4 Network Management System(NMS) Besides using the LCD panel and navigation buttons to configure system parameters, the user can also control and set the device with a computer by connecting the device to computer through the NMS Port—Web Management Page, where users can parse programs input from different channels, operate multiplexing, and modify program information.

  • Page 26: Operation

    H-8TS-ATSC 4.2 Operation When we confirm the login, it displays the WELCOME interface as Figure-2. Device name User can click any item here to enter the Real-time output corresponding interface bit rate of to check information or corresponding set the parameters.
  • Page 27 H-8TS-ATSC “1” indicates the count of programs in this channel Tuner Input Channels & Programs: There are 6 tuner channels in this area. Press Parse button to get the “1” following programs carried in each channel. arrow indicates IP Input Channels & Programs: source channel.
  • Page 28 H-8TS-ATSC Choose different mode CH07-CH14 IP Channels : To make the current parameters shown in the web interface activate. In this way, the configuration can only be saved temporarily and system will restore the last saved configuration if the device reboots.
  • Page 29 H-8TS-ATSC Choose one target program from any input channel and click this button to transfer it to the right box to output. User can transfer maximum 8 programs to output. Click this button to trigger a script which prompts to specify an output channel among 1-8.
  • Page 30 H-8TS-ATSC  Transcoder Click “Transcoder” from the menu to trigger the screen as Figure-4. This interface is for setting up the format, bit rate, and PIDs of each program to be transcoded and output. Users can enter each channel (Out 01 – Out 08) to setup for each program.
  • Page 31 H-8TS-ATSC Figure-5  Reboot Click “Reboot” from the menu, the screen will display as Figure-6. Click “Reboot” box and it will restart the device automatically. Figure-6  Network When user clicks “Network”, it will display the screen as Figure-7. Here user can change the device network configuration as needed.
  • Page 32 H-8TS-ATSC Figure-7  Password When user clicks “Password”, it will display the password screen as Figure-8. Here user can change the Username and Password for login to the device. After putting the current and new Username and Password, click Apply” to save the configuration.
  • Page 33 H-8TS-ATSC Figure-8  Save/Restore From the menu on left side of the webpage, clicking “Save/Restore”, it will display the screen as Figure-9. Where to save or restore your configurations Figure-9  Backup/Load Click “Backup/Load” from the menu, it will display the screen as Figure-10.
  • Page 34 H-8TS-ATSC NOTE: New configuration will replace the old one. Please backup the current configuration before loading a file. Uploading the wrong file may cause failure of the device. Resume Setting – To resume the device to factory default configuration. Figure-10 ...

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    The testing and inspection scheme covers all the Optical, Electronic and Mechanical criteria which have been published by Thor Broadcast. To prevent potential hazards or electrical shock, please strictly follow the operating conditions.

  • Page 36: Chapter 6 Packing List

    H-8TS-ATSC Chapter 6 Packing List H-8TS-ATSC User Manual ASI Cables 6 PCs Power Cord Tel: (800) 521-8467 Email: sales@thorfiber.com http://www.thorbroadcast.com...

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