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  • Page 1 NWE-TS User Guide...
  • Page 2 Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics. It guides our interactions and empowers our employees. I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com.
  • Page 3 Ross Video. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 4 Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Canada This Class “A”...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Related Publications ...........................9 Documentation Conventions ........................9 Interface Elements ............................9 User Entered Text .............................9 Referenced Guides ..........................10 Menu Sequences ........................... 10 Important Instructions .......................... 10 Contacting Technical Support ......................... 10 Contacting the Nielsen Encoder Support Group .................. 10 Before You Begin Operator Interfaces ..........................
  • Page 8 Configuring an SID Entry ........................26 Activating and De-activating an SID Entry ..................28 Deleting an SID Entry ..........................29 Configuring the Time Reference ......................29 Specifying the Time Reference Input ....................29 Specifying an Offset ..........................30 Configuring the NWE-TS .......................... 30 Setting the Code Level ..........................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    • “Service Information” provides information on the warranty and repair policy for your NWE-TS. • “Glossary” provides a list of terms used throughout this guide. Related Publications It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your NWE-TS: • DashBoard User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004 •...

  • Page 10: Referenced Guides

    Gateway for your device. Contacting Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone. Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock.

  • Page 11: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin The NWE-TS is a Nielsen Transport Stream Watermark Encoder. It accepts one MPEG-2 Transport Stream (TS) input, extracts and watermarks selected audio services, and then re-injects them into the TS in place of the non-watermarked audio services. The NWE-TS adds data to audio used to track a video program through many national distribution systems.

  • Page 12: Functional Overview

    Functional Overview This section provides a functional block diagram for the NWE-TS. NWE-TS Bypass Control and Status ASI (ATSC TS) ASI (ATSC TS) Interface LTC IN (optional) Interface Server CPU PC running DashBoard Local Area NTP Server Network (optional) Figure 1 NWE-TS — Simplified Block Diagram System Integration This section provides a system diagram that illustrates one way to integrate your NWE-TS into a watermarking system.

  • Page 13: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview This chapter provides a general overview of the hardware features of the NWE-TS. Front Panel Overview This section provides a general overview of the features of the NWE-TS front panel. TS IN TS OUT ALARM ENCODE 1 2 3 4 ACTIVE BYPASS Figure 3 NWE-TS —...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel Overview

    Table 1 LEDs on the Front Panel Color Display and Description TS IN Green When this LED is green, a valid ASI input signal is connected to the ASI IN BNC located on the NWE-TS rear panel. When this LED is off, the input signal is invalid or missing. TS OUT Green When this LED is green, the NWE-TS is producing a valid ASI...
  • Page 15 1. LTC IN BNC This BNC provides an unbalanced SMPTE 12M LTC input connection for the NWE-TS. The source on this BNC can be used as your time reference source. Refer to “Configuring the Time Reference” for details. 2. LTC COMM LED This LED reports the communication activity on the LTC IN BNC as follows: ›...
  • Page 16 16 • Hardware Overview NWE-TS User Guide (v6.0)

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter provides information to assist in planning your NWE-TS installation and operation. Planning the Installation Before installing the NWE-TS, determine the following: • Compatibility with Existing Plant • Determine Encoder Insertion Point • Select the Time Reference Source Compatibility with Existing Plant The NWE-TS is designed to work with an ATSC Transport Stream carried in a DVB-ASI signal on coaxial cable.
  • Page 18 18 • Getting Started NWE-TS User Guide (v6.0)

  • Page 19: Physical Installation

    Unpacking Unpack each NWE-TS you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly. Connecting the NWE-TS Power Supplies For redundancy, each power cord should be connected to a separate power source for protection against failure of the A/C power circuit.

  • Page 20: Ethernet Connection

    1. Locate the ASI IN BNC on the NWE-TS rear panel. Refer to Figure 6 for the BNC location. 2. Connect one end of the TS Interface Cable to the ASI IN BNC on the NWE-TS rear panel. Ross Video does not supply this cable.

  • Page 21: Asi Input Modes

    1. Locate the ASI OUT BNC on the NWE-TS rear panel. Refer to Figure 6 for the BNC location. 2. Connect one end of the TS Interface Cable to the ASI OUT BNC on the NWE-TS rear panel. Ross Video does not supply this cable.

  • Page 22: Ethernet Communications

    Gb 2 Figure 7 NWE-TS (Dell R330) — Cabling for LTC 2. Connect one end of the LTC Interface Cable to the LTC IN BNC on the NWE-TS rear panel. Ross Video does not supply this cable. 3. Connect the other end of the LTC Interface Cable to the BNC connector on your LTC device.

  • Page 23: Using Dashboard

    The DashBoard client runs on a separate computer that is connected to the same network as the NWE-TS. Before proceeding, ensure that the DashBoard software is installed on a PC connected to your facility network. The DashBoard software and user manual are available from the Ross Video website.
  • Page 24 24 • Using DashBoard NWE-TS User Guide (v6.0)

  • Page 25: Configuration

    In order for the NWE-TS to function, it must be attached to a network. A network connection enables remote access to the NWE-TS. Ross Video recommends that any required network configurations be performed by a qualified Network Administrator. Some network settings, if configured incorrectly, could prevent the NWE-TS from communicating on the network.

  • Page 26: Managing Sid Entries

    To assign a static IP address 1. Enter the value 2 to display the Static IP Address menu. NWE-TS Network Configuration Modified configuration for NWETS: IP address method: Static (address, netmask, and gateway are set manually) IP address: Netmask: 255.255.0.0 Gateway: Menu: 1) Discard changes and refresh network settings...
  • Page 27 4. In the CSID and Check Code field, enter the Critical Band Encoding Technology (CBET) Source Identification code you obtained from Nielsen Encoder Support. The CSID is supplied with check characters (different from the SID code) to ensure that it is entered correctly into the NWE-TS. Note that this field: •...

  • Page 28: Activating And De-Activating An Sid Entry

    10. If you are inserting NAES2 watermarks, specify how to resolve conflicts between data already present in the incoming signal, and data to be added by the NWE-TS by selecting an option in the Insertion menu for that SID row. Choose from the following: •...

  • Page 29: Deleting An Sid Entry

    Deleting an SID Entry Deleting an SID entry from the list in the SID Assignment tab removes it from the NWE-TS workflow. It does not delete it from the transport stream input source. Note that if there is a single SID row present, it cannot be deleted.

  • Page 30: Specifying An Offset

    c. You will also need to set the Encoder Date as outlined in step 2 of the procedure “To manually set the date and time for the System Clock” below. d. You may also need to specify an offset as outlined in “Specifying an Offset”. 5.

  • Page 31: Setting The Transport Stream Id

    To set the code level for a NWE-TS 1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure. 2. Select the Configuration tab in the Device View. 3. Set the audio code scheme for your NWE-TS by selecting an option in the SID Code Level menu. Choose from the following: •...

  • Page 32: Event Logs

    Log tab in the Device View. This tab provides a more detailed list of events than what is reported in the Event Log tab discussed above. The Logging interface is used by Ross Technical Support and the Nielsen Encoder Group for troubleshooting. You should only access this node under their direction.

  • Page 33: Dashboard Menus

    DashBoard Menus This chapter briefly summarizes the menus, items, and parameters available from the NWE-TS node in the Tree view of DashBoard. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are the factory default values. Status Tabs This section provides a summary of the read-only information displayed in the Status tabs which are located in the left pane of the Device View in DashBoard.

  • Page 34: System Configuration Tab

    Table 4 Current SID Assignment Tab Items Item Parameters Description Slot # SID #, Major/Minor SID assignment Indicates the SID [##-#] uses major/minor assignment for the notation slot in the output, no CSID is assigned SID #, Program # SID assignment and CBET uses program watermarks are not...

  • Page 35: Status Tab

    Status Tab Table 6 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Status tab. Table 6 Status Tab Items Item Parameters Description (Green) Indicates the NWE-TS is producing a valid ASI Output (Red) Indicates the ASI output of the NWE-TS is invalid (Green) Indicates a valid ASI input signal is...

  • Page 36: Sid Assignment Tab

    Table 6 Status Tab Items Item Parameters Description MPEG Program # (Green) Indicates the number of Programs Count contained in the incoming TS None (Red) No Programs are detected or the incoming TS is unavailable Total Audio Streams # (Green) Indicates the number of audio streams Present (2.0 or 5.1) within all the Programs...
  • Page 37 Table 7 SID Assignment Tab Items Item Parameters Description Mode Major/Minor Enables you to specify the major and minor channels of a Program for watermarking; watermarks all audio program associated with Major/Minor. Program Number Enables you to specify the Program for watermarking;...

  • Page 38: Configuration Tab

    Table 7 SID Assignment Tab Items Item Parameters Description Validate Click this button to enable the NWE-TS to verify the SID information entered on this tab against the information from the incoming transport stream. Once the information is validated, the Submit button is enabled.
  • Page 39 Table 8 Configuration Tab Items Item Parameters Description NTP Server ##.##.#.## Specifies the IP Address of the NTP Server of your facility LTC Observe DST Selected Specifies that the LTC device connected to the NWE-TS automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time Cleared* Specifies that the LTC device connected to the NWE-TS does not apply DST...

  • Page 40: Ethernet Tab

    Table 8 Configuration Tab Items Item Parameters Description Seconds Specifies the second for the System Clock to start counting from Set Encoder Time • Applies the changes made to the Hour, Minutes, and Seconds fields • Updates the Encoder Time field in the Status tab Cancel Changes Returns the menu items on the Configuration tab and SID Assignment tab to their previously saved settings...

  • Page 41: Message Contents

    Table 10 Event Log Tab Items Item Parameters Description Event Log Clear Clears the fields in the Event Log tab. Note that this does not clear the information reported in the System Logging tree node, nor the information stored in the non-volatile memory of the NWE-TS.
  • Page 42 42 • DashBoard Menus NWE-TS User Guide (v6.0)

  • Page 43: Software Upgrades

    NWE-TS to active operation by clicking the Bypass button again. To upgrade the software on the NWE-TS 1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file. 2. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure.
  • Page 44 44 • Software Upgrades NWE-TS User Guide (v6.0)

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications This chapter provides information on the specifications for your NWE-TS.  Specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 11 NWE-TS Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Transport Number of Inputs Stream Input Standards Accommodated DVB-ASI (EN 50083-9) Impedance 75ohm terminating Return Loss >15dB to 270MHz...
  • Page 46 46 • Technical Specifications NWE-TS User Guide (v6.0)

  • Page 47: Smpte 310M Configuration

    The configuration presented here is an example and your facility needs may differ than what is presented here. System Integration Figure 8 provides a system diagram that illustrates one way to set up the SMPTE 310M conversion using an NWE-TS and a Ross Video ASI-310 converter. ASI-310 ASI IN ASI to 310...
  • Page 48 48 • SMPTE 310M Configuration NWE-TS User Guide (v6.0)

  • Page 49: Service Information

    THREE (3) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that your NWE-TS proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period, Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics.

  • Page 50: In Case Of Problems

    This NWE-TS User Guide provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your product. Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the NWE-TS are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative. Therefore, any unauthorized attempt to repair this product, by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative, will automatically void the warranty.

  • Page 51: Glossary

    Glossary The following terms are used throughout this guide: • “Audio PID” refers to the audio stream in a TS that is identified by a 13bit packet identifier. • “ASI” or “DVB-ASI” refers to Asynchronous Serial Interface. A standard interface for carriage of a Transport Stream (TS) in a 270megabit/second serial digital signal.
  • Page 52 52 • Glossary NWE-TS User Guide (v6.0)

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