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Sencore MRD 3187B User Manual

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Revision 4.0
July 2009

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  • Page 1 TLAS Modular Receiver Decoder MRD 3187B User Manual Form 7632B Revision 4.0 July 2009...
  • Page 2 MRD 3187B User Manual FCC Class A Information The Atlas MRD 3187B 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 3 Become familiar with the equipment that you are working with and observe the following safety precautions. Every precaution has been taken in the design of your MRD 3187B to ensure that it is as safe as possible. However, safe operation depends on you the operator.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    6. Four (4) Rack Mount Screws 7. Third Wire Ground Warning Note: If any option cables were ordered with the MRD 3187B, they will be included in the box as well. If any of these items were omitted from the packaging of the MRD 3187B please call 1-800- SENCORE to obtain a replacement.

  • Page 5: The Placement Of Input Cards Can Be In Both Rds1 And Rds2 (Slots 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-2, 2-3

    Description: These items indicate actions that could have severe consequences. Factory Configurations The MRD 3187B is an extremely versatile piece of equipment and in order to further expand its capabilities its internal setup can be factory configured in a number of different ways.

  • Page 6: Configuration 1 "Config 1" (Dual Decoder)

    MRD 3187B User Manual Configuration 1 “Config 1” (Dual Decoder) This configuration slaves the internal backplanes to one another and provides two mirrored video outputs. The placement of input cards can be in both RDS1 and RDS2 (Slots 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4).

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    IP I / UDP O 8727 ................21 OVER NPUT UTPUT PTION SECTION 4 – USING THE FRONT PANEL TO CONFIGURE THE MRD 3187B ......... 23 – O 4.1 8VSB/QAM R 8701A ......................24 ECEIVER PTION (DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310M) – O 4.2 S...
  • Page 8 4.26 SCTE35 SCTE104 S ........................141 ETUP 4.27 F ............................143 EATURE ICENSING SECTION 5 – USING THE WEB CLIENT TO CONFIGURE THE MRD 3187B .......... 145 5.1 L ................................146 OGIN 5.2 S ............................146 TATUS NDICATORS 5.3 C ..............................
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  • Page 10: Section 1 - Getting Started

    MRD 3187B User Manual Section 1 – Getting Started Introduction This section includes the following topics: 1.1 I ..............................10 NSTALLATION 1.2 Q ............................11 UICK TART UIDE 1.3 M ..............................11 AINTENANCE Page 9...

  • Page 11: Installation

    LED will illuminate and a description of the error will appear in the “Error List.” Rack Information The MRD 3187B is intended to be mounted in a standard 19” rack. It occupies 1U of rack space and the connections are all on the rear of the unit.

  • Page 12: Quick Start Guide

    MRD 3187B, personnel, or property. 1.2 Quick Start Guide Quick Start To get the MRD 3187B up and running there is a few things that need to be done. 1. Select the desired input as active. 2. Setup the decoder with the proper PIDs.
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  • Page 14: Section 2 - Controls And Configuration

    MRD 3187B User Manual Section 2 – Controls and Configuration Introduction This section includes an overview of the MRD 3187B. 2.1 F ..............................14 RONT OF 2.2 R ..............................14 EAR OF 2.3 F ........................14 RONT ANEL ISPLAY AYOUT 2.4 F...

  • Page 15: Front Of Unit

    4. When editing, active character or item is highlighted. 2.4 Front Panel Indicators The MRD 3187B has four internal error parameters: INPUT, DECODER, FAN and TEMPERATURE. These parameters can be monitored locally or remotely. Locally the unit’s status can be checked by visually looking at the INPUT LED and the ERROR LED on the front...

  • Page 16: Input Error Logic

    MRD 3187B User Manual panel, then use the “Error List” under the button to pinpoint the error. Remotely, the unit’s status can be checked by using the web client and looking at the status icons on the top of the main window.

  • Page 17: Fan Error Logic

    Input Status, and IP Receive Group. Whenever any item changes state, a trap is sent to the configured host. 2.10 Input/Output Slot Organization The MRD 3187B’s modular design allows many different input/output configurations. An indexing system is used to identify module slots for configuration and monitoring reference. The bottom row of slots is numbered 1-1 through 1-4 (left to right).

  • Page 18: Section 3 - Option Cards Overview

    Introduction This section includes a brief overview of the different option cards that are available for the MRD 3187B. There are descriptions of each card as well as pictures of the various inputs and outputs for each card. 3.1 L ..............................
  • Page 19 MRD 3187B User Manual Page 18...

  • Page 20: License Options

    With a QAM input, the card will tune to channels 2 – 134 in three cable frequency bands (FCC, IRC, and HRC). The MRD 3187B will show a valid input if the following conditions are met: the receiver equalizer and the FEC are locked. If the RF level is lower than the “Low Warning Setting”...

  • Page 21: Audio Output (Dolby E, Aes Digital, Analog) - Option 8707A

    MRD 3187B User Manual 3.8 Audio Output (Dolby E, AES Digital, Analog) – Option 8707A This card allows the output of both Digital-AES and analog audio. Each digital audio output can be set to either Raw or PCM. In Raw, the compressed audio for the selected PID is passed through to the digital output.

  • Page 22: Relay And Dpi Trigger - Option 8714

    This is a factory installed slot that will allow for up to two CAM cards to be installed at a time, giving the MRD 3187B the ability to decrypt Conditional Access transport streams. This card also includes all the functionality of the 8722 option card as well.
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  • Page 24: Section 4 - Using The Front Panel To Configure The Mrd 3187B

    Introduction This section describes how to navigate through the configuration menus on the front panel of the MRD 3187B. Note: All instructions in this manual are based on the unit software versions 7.2.X. Newer versions of software, when released, may operate slightly different in regards to menus and configuration.

  • Page 25: 8Vsb/Qam Receiver - Option 8701A

    MRD 3187B User Manual 4.1 8VSB/QAM Receiver – Option 8701A General Information Install Location: Any slot except 1-1 and 2-1. I/O: (1) 75 Female F Connector Supported Formats: 8VSB, QAM64B, QAM256B Description: This card provides demodulation of 8VSB or QAM. For 8VSB the card is able to tune to channels 2-69 on UHF/VHF and channels 2-134 on the cable channel bands of FCC cable, IRC, and HRC.
  • Page 26 MRD 3187B User Manual 6. Use the buttons to move the cursor VSB/QAM 1-4 to “ ” then press the Selected I/O: ►Selected I/O:no button. Chan:__ 7. Use the buttons to change the Modulation:8VSB selection to, “ ,” then press the button.
  • Page 27 MRD 3187B User Manual column to edit and use the buttons to set the value of the low signal alarm threshold ( 30dBmV - +40dBmV ), then press the button to save the selection. 3. Use the buttons to move the cursor VSB/QAM 1-4 to, “...

  • Page 28: Serial Transport Stream Input/Output (Dvb-Asi/Smpte 310M) - Option 8702

    MRD 3187B User Manual 4.2 Serial Transport Stream Input/Output (DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310M) – Option 8702 General Information Install Location: Any slot except 1-1 and 2-1. I/O: (1) 75 Female BNC Input, (1) 75 Female BNC Output Supported Formats: DVB-ASI, 310M Description: This card provides either DVB-ASI or 310M input and output. The card will provide 310M output only if the input TS is 19.39Mb/sec.
  • Page 29 MRD 3187B User Manual moves by each card. 4. Press the button once to display the Status screen for the ASI/310M card. ASI/310M 2-3 ►Selected I/O:no 5. Press the button again to display the Edit Type:ASI screen for the ASI/310M card.

  • Page 30: High Bit Rate Asi Input - Option 8703

    MRD 3187B User Manual 4.3 High Bit Rate ASI Input – Option 8703 General Information Install Location: Any slot except 1-1 and 2-1. I/O: (1) 75 Female BNC Input, (1) 75 Female BNC Loop Out Supported Formats: ASI Description: This card provides DVB-ASI input for MPTS up to 160Mb/sec. The maximum TS bitrate for the card is 160Mb/sec.
  • Page 31 MRD 3187B User Manual 6. Press the button one more time. 7. Use the buttons to change the selection to, “ ,” then press the button. Page 30...

  • Page 32: Video Output (2 Sd-Sdi, 1 Composite ) - Option 8704A/8704B

    MRD 3187B User Manual 4.4 Video Output (2 SD-SDI, 1 Composite) – Option 8704A/8704B General Information Install Location: 1-1 or (2-1, only on Configuration 2 units or Configuration 1 with dual decoders) I/O: (2) 75 Female BNC SD-SDI outputs, (1) 75...
  • Page 33 MRD 3187B User Manual SDI Clock This option sets how the SDI clock behaves upon input failure. Pass on Fail will continue to send the SDI clock and show the selected raster color on the SDI outputs. Squelch will stop the SDI clock and any equipment down the line will lose SDI input.
  • Page 34 MRD 3187B User Manual Raster Color This setting determines the color of the raster that is output by the decoder when input is lost. 1. Use the buttons to move the SD Video 1-1 cursor to, “ ” then press the...
  • Page 35 MRD 3187B User Manual 3. Then use the buttons to toggle between Enabled Disabled 4. Press the button to save changes. Overlay Settings Overlays provide an easy to use OSD to help troubleshoot problems, monitor stream characteristics, or decode closed captioning.
  • Page 36 MRD 3187B User Manual 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “NTSC Srvc:” then press the Overlay 1 button. Type:Closed Caption Overlay:NTSC 2. Use the buttons to select ►NTSC Srvc:1 which NTSC CC Srvc to display on the...
  • Page 37 Note: This option only displays the Service Info. Overlay 1 Type: Service ►Overlay: Service Info Small Format Display To setup the MRD 3187B to output a “Small Format Display,” use the following steps: 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor Output SDI VANC Assignment to “...
  • Page 38 MRD 3187B User Manual SFD Location 1. Use the button to move the SFD 1-1 cursor to “ ” and then press the Location: Output Format:4x3 button. 720x480i 29.97fps ►Location: Top-Lt 2. Use the buttons to select one of the following options:...

  • Page 39: Video Output (2 Hd-Sdi, 1 Rgbhv/Yp B P R ) - Option 8705/8705A

    MRD 3187B User Manual 4.5 Video Output (2 HD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr) – Option 8705/8705A General Information Install Location: 1-1 or (2-1, only on Configuration 2 units or Configuration 1 with dual decoders) I/O: (2) 75 HD-SDI Female BNC outputs, (1) 15-pin...
  • Page 40 MRD 3187B User Manual Video Format Note: This menu is only available if the “Select Format” option is set to “manual.” 1. Use the button to move the HD Video 2-1 cursor to, “ ” then press the Format: Select Format: manual button.
  • Page 41 MRD 3187B User Manual 2. Use the buttons to select the desired output size ( Letterbox, Cropped then press the button to save the selection. Raster Color This setting determines the color of the raster that is output by the decoder when input is lost.
  • Page 42 MRD 3187B User Manual CAUTION: All overlays will appear on the downstream video. HD Video 2-1 SDI VANC Assignment 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor ►Overlay to, “ ,” then press the Overlay Genlock Offset button. Type of Overlay 1.
  • Page 43 MRD 3187B User Manual 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “DTVCC Srvc:” then press the button. 2. Use the buttons to select the desired number of closed caption to view (1- 7), then press the button to save the selection.
  • Page 44 Note: This option only displays the Service Info. Type: Service ►Overlay: Service Info Small Format Display To setup the MRD 3187B to output a “Small Format Display,” use the following steps: 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor Output SDI VANC Assignment to “...

  • Page 45: Video Output (1 Rgbhv/Yp B P R , 1 Composite ) - Option 8706A

    MRD 3187B User Manual 4.6 Video Output (1 RGBHV/YPbPr, 1 Composite) - Option 8706A General Information Install Location: 1-1 or (2-1 only on Configuration 2 units or Configuration 1 units with dual decoders) I/O: (1) 75 Female BNC NTSC/PAL Composite...
  • Page 46 MRD 3187B User Manual Video Format Note: This menu is only available if the “Select Format” option is set to “manual.” 1. Use the buttons to move the Anlg Video 1-1 cursor to, “ ” then press the Format: Select Format: manual button.
  • Page 47 MRD 3187B User Manual 2. Use the buttons to select either Letterbox, Cropped ), then press the button to save the selection. Auto AFD AFD or Active Format Description, is a standard set of codes that if sent in the MPEG transport...
  • Page 48 MRD 3187B User Manual Overlay Settings CAUTION: If Info (PSI/PSIP) data is turned on, the overlay will appear on downstream video. The same is true if Closed Caption overlay is turned on. HD Video 2-1 CMPST VBI Assignment 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor ►Overlay...
  • Page 49 MRD 3187B User Manual view ( ), then press the button to save the selection. DTVCC Note: This option will only be available if the TYPE of overlay is set to, “Closed Overlay 2 Caption” and the OVERLAY is set to Type: Closed Caption “DTVCC.”...
  • Page 50 Note: This option only displays the Service Info. Overlay 1 Type: Service ►Overlay: Service Info Small Format Display To setup the MRD 3187B to output a “Small Format Display,” use the following steps: 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor Output SDI VANC Assignment to “...
  • Page 51 MRD 3187B User Manual Note: “If either 480i or 576i video format is used the HD-SDI outputs are turned off and only the analog output is enabled. 3. Press the button to save the settings. SFD Location 1. Use the...

  • Page 52: Audio Output (Dolby E, Aes Digital , Analog ) - Option 8707A

    MRD 3187B User Manual 4.7 Audio Output (DolbyE, AES Digital, Analog) – Option 8707A General Information Install Location: Any slot except 1-1 and 2-1. I/O: (2) 75 Female BNC digital outputs, (1) 15-pin D- sub Male analog output Supported Formats: Raw, PCM, Dolby E Description: This card provides parsed DolbyE compressed audio, two digital audio outputs, and two analog audio pair outputs.
  • Page 53 MRD 3187B User Manual Analog Audio Settings 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “ ” then Analog Audio: Ch1: press the button. 2. Use the buttons to select the Audio 2-2 desired audio to output ( Audio X...

  • Page 54: Dual Video Output (2 Sdi, 1 Rgbhv/Yp B P R /Composite ) - Option 8708

    MRD 3187B User Manual 4.8 Dual Video Output (2 SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) – Option 8708 General Information Install Location: 1-1 or (2-1 only on Configuration 2 units or Configuration 1 units with dual decoders) I/O: (2) 75 HD-SDI Female BNC outputs, (1) 15-pin...
  • Page 55 MRD 3187B User Manual 1. Use the button to move the SDI Anlg Video 2-1 cursor to, “ ” then press the Format: Select Format: manual button. ►Format: 1920x1080i 2. Use the buttons to select the 16x9 29.97 desired output format, then press the button to save the selection.
  • Page 56 MRD 3187B User Manual 3. Use the buttons to move the SDI Anlg Video 2-1 cursor to, “ ” then press the NTSC Ped: Analog button. Anlg Out:RGBHV 4. Use the buttons to change the ► NTSC Ped:Black 0 “...
  • Page 57 MRD 3187B User Manual Output ), then press the button to save the selection. Auto AFD 1. Use the buttons to move the SDI Video 2-1 cursor to, “ ” then press the Auto AFD: Video Loss Mode: button. Display Raster ►Auto AFD:Disabled...
  • Page 58 MRD 3187B User Manual screen for the SD video output settings. Display Mode 1. Use the buttons to move the SD SDI Video 2-1 cursor to, “ ” then press the Disp Mode: ►SD Mode: Cropped button. Video Loss Mode: Display Raster 2.
  • Page 59 MRD 3187B User Manual captioning ( EIA-608CC, EIA-708CC, TTX S2031M, Source ID, or 127 S2031M ), then press the button. 2. Use the buttons to choose SD SDI VANC 2-1 “ ” then select Enabled or Disabled the “Line” on which to embed. Press the EIA-608CC:Disabled ►...
  • Page 60 MRD 3187B User Manual 2. Press the button once more to enter the Edit screen. NTSC Waveforms To enable NTSC items, use the following steps. 1. Use the buttons to move SD SDI Video 2-1 the cursor to, “ ” then press...

  • Page 61: Dual Input Dvb-S/Dvb-S2 Receiver - Option 8710/8710A

    MRD 3187B User Manual 4.9 Dual Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver – Option 8710/8710A General Information Install Location: Any slot except 1-1 or 2-1. I/O: (2) 75 Female F Connectors Supported Formats: DVB-S/DVB-S2 Description: This card will input a satellite L-band (950MHz – 2150MHz) signal for demodulation of KU-band or C-band DVB-S QPSK signals or DVB-S2 QPSK/8PSK signals.
  • Page 62 MRD 3187B User Manual 4. Press the button once to display the Status screen for the DVB-S/S2 card. 5. Press the button again to display the Edit screen for the DVB-S/S2 card. 6. Use the buttons to move the cursor DVB-S/S2 2-2 to, “...
  • Page 63 MRD 3187B User Manual Symbol Rate A 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “ ” then press the Sym Rt: button. 2. Use the buttons to select the DVB-S/S2 2-2 column to edit and use the DVB Mode: DVB-S2 buttons to change the symbol rate.
  • Page 64 MRD 3187B User Manual Symbol Rate B 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “ ” then press the Sym Rate: button. 2. Use the buttons to select the column to edit and use the DVB-S/S2 2-2 DVB Mode: DVB-S buttons to change the symbol rate.

  • Page 65: Dual Input Asm Receiver - Option 8711

    MRD 3187B User Manual 4.10 Dual Input ASM Receiver – Option 8711 General Information Install Location: Any slot except 1-1 or 2-1. I/O: (2) 75 Female F Connectors Supported Formats: DVB-S/DVB-S2 Description: This card will input a satellite L-band (950MHz – 2150MHz) signal for demodulation of KU-band, C-band, or X-band DVB-QPSK, 8PSK, or Adv-QPSK signals.
  • Page 66 MRD 3187B User Manual 2). Notice the location diagram in the upper right corner of the screen changes as the cursor moves by each card. 4. Press the button once to display the Status screen for the Adv-PSK card. 5. Press the button again to display the Edit screen for the Adv-PSK card.
  • Page 67 MRD 3187B User Manual 1. Use the buttons to move the AdvPSK 2-2 cursor to, “ ” then press the Freq: Mod:Adv QPSK 2/3 button. ► Freq:01250.0 MHz 2. Use the buttons to select the LO Off:00000.0 MHz column to edit and use the 950MHz –...
  • Page 68 MRD 3187B User Manual 1. Use the buttons to move the AdvPSK 2-2 cursor to, “ ” then press the Mod: button. Input B 2. Use the buttons to select ► Mod:Adv QPSK 2/3 DVB-QPSK, Adv QPSK, or 8-PSK) Freq:01250.0 MHz...

  • Page 69: Video Output (2 Hd/Sd-Sdi, 1 Rgbhv/Yp B P R /Comp ) - Option 8712

    MRD 3187B User Manual 4.11 Video Output (2 HD/SD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Comp) – Option 8712 General Information Install Location: This card can only be installed in location 2-1. I/O: (2) 75 HD-SDI Female BNC outputs, (1) 15-pin D-sub Female analog output...
  • Page 70 MRD 3187B User Manual 1. Use the button to move the SDI Anlg Video 2-1 cursor to, “ ” then press the Format: Select Format: manual button. ►Format: 1920x1080i 2. Use the buttons to select the 16x9 29.97 desired output format, then press the button to save the selection.
  • Page 71 MRD 3187B User Manual Composite ), then press the button to save the selection. 3. Use the buttons to move the SDI Anlg Video 2-1 cursor to, “ ” then press the NTSC Ped: Analog button. Anlg Out:RGBHV 4. Use the...
  • Page 72 MRD 3187B User Manual HD SDI VANC Embedding 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor SDI Anlg Video 2-1 to, “ ,” then press the HD SDI VANC Assign Video button to view the Status screen. ►HD SDI VANC Assign SD SDI VANC Assign 2.
  • Page 73 MRD 3187B User Manual HD/SD Genlock Offset The 8712 card can be Genlocked to a standard “black and burst” or Tri-level sync signal applied to the Genlock input on the back panel. The frame rate of the “black and burst” signal must be the same as the frame rate of the video output.

  • Page 74: Gpio Module - 8713

    Only one GPIO module can be installed in a unit. DTMF Tones To setup the MRD 3187B to interpret a contact closure from a receiver (getting DTMF analog cue tones) and output an embedded SCTE104 message in the SDI output, use the following steps: 1.
  • Page 75 MRD 3187B User Manual Splice Request Setup Once the Input is setup the outgoing SCTE104 messages need to be configured. Use the following steps to configure the outgoing SCTE104 messages: 1. Press the button. 2. Use the buttons to move the Menu cursor to, “...

  • Page 76: Relay And Dpi Trigger - Option 8714

    MRD 3187B User Manual 4.13 Relay and DPI Trigger – Option 8714 General Information Install Location: Any slot except 1-1 and 2-1. I/O: Relay Contacts Description: This module should be considered a global unit option. In other words, the relays of a single installed module can be accessed by functions associated with general system alarms, or RDS specific features in any unit configuration.
  • Page 77 MRD 3187B User Manual Relay Contact Configuration 1. Press the button. Menu 2. Use the buttons to select Event Log ►Relay Card “ ” and then press the Relay Card Splice Requests button. Relay1, 3. Choose the desired contact set ( Relay2, etc…...
  • Page 78 MRD 3187B User Manual The MRD will delay the relay pulse according to the parameters received in the DPI splice command. If the received DPI command is a splice_immediate type, the MRD will fire the relay immediately following any delay (positive value) indicated by the configured “Offset”...

  • Page 79: Dual Input Cofdm Receiver - Option 8715

    I/O: (2) 75 Female F Connectors Supported Formats: COFDM Description: This card will allow the MRD 3187B to receive a COFDM signal for use in electronic news gathering (U.S.) or any COFDM Terrestrial Broadcast (DVB-T, European) applications. Only one input may be selected at a time.
  • Page 80 MRD 3187B User Manual to, “ ” then press the Selected I/O: button. 7. Use the buttons to change the selection to, “ ,” then press the button. Source This option will select which input, on the back of the card, will be active.
  • Page 81 MRD 3187B User Manual 2. Use the buttons to change the spectrum ( Normal, Inverted ), then press button to save the selection. Input B These settings correspond to the input on “Source B.” Center Frequency B The COFDM card tunes to the center frequency of the channel to tune to.

  • Page 82: Ca Decryption - Option 8721

    I/O: Two external slots in the front of the unit. The transport stream is input and output through the various other option cards Description: The MRD 3187B can be configured with this option to be able to decrypt a Conditional Access transport stream. In Config 1 the dual CAM functionality can be used to decrypt multiple services to send out ASI, essentially looping the stream through the MRD 3187B for decryption.
  • Page 83 CAM). Manual Once CA Mode has been set to Manual, use the following steps to configure your MRD 3187B to decrypt selected programs. Note: It is only possible to decrypt more than one program at a time, if the CAM module supports multiple program decrypting.

  • Page 84: Mpeg Over Ip Input/Output - Option 8725

    This menu is used to setup the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for the MPEG/IP card. These settings need to be set to proper values for the network that the MRD 3187B is being used on. These values can usually be obtained from the local network administrator.
  • Page 85 MRD 3187B User Manual MAC Address This option will show the physical MAC Address of the MPEG/IP card. MPEG/IP 1-3 Net 1. Use the buttons to move the 0.0.0.0 cursor to, “MAC Address” to view the MAC Address MPEG/IP card’s physical MAC Address.
  • Page 86 Group to Receive The MRD 3187B allows the user to subscribe to two multicasts simultaneously in order to provide a backup in the case of a primary failure. There are three options for “Group To Recv:” (1, 2, Auto). Auto will attempt to join the first multicast, if it cannot join that one it will then attempt to join the second one.
  • Page 87 MRD 3187B User Manual Destination Port 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Dest Port:” then press the MPEG/IP 1-3 1 button. Ip: 239.192.1.50 2. Use the buttons to select the ►Dest Port: 01050 Send IGMP Report column to edit and use the buttons to change the port (1025 –...
  • Page 88 MRD 3187B User Manual Note: A maximum of 64 IP addresses may be added to the list. Edit/Remove an IP MPEG/IP 1-3 1 1. Use the buttons to move the Filter Mode: Include cursor to the desired IP address to edit, then...
  • Page 89 MRD 3187B User Manual Destination Port 1. Use the buttons to move the MPEG/IP 1-3 2 cursor to, “Dest Port:” then press the Ip: 239.192.1.50 button. ►Dest Port: 01050 2. Use the buttons to select the Send IGMP Report column to edit and use the buttons to change the port (1025 –...
  • Page 90 MRD 3187B User Manual Note: A maximum of 64 IP addresses may be added to the list. Edit/Remove an IP 1. Use the buttons to move the MPEG/IP 1-3 2 cursor to the desired IP address to edit, then Filter Mode: Include press the button.
  • Page 91 MRD 3187B User Manual Null Stripped This setting is used to allow the MRD 3187B to receive a null stripped IP stream. 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Null Strip:” then press the button. MPEG/IP 1-3 2. Use the...
  • Page 92 MRD 3187B User Manual 4. Use the buttons to change the MPEG/IP 1-3 selection to, “Enabled,” then press the ►Transmit:Enabled button to save the selection. IP:000.000.000.000 Dest Port:00000 1. Use the buttons to move the MPEG/IP 1-3 cursor to, “IP:” then press the button.
  • Page 93 MRD 3187B User Manual 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “IP:” then press the button. MPEG/IP 1-3 2. Use the buttons to select the Transmit:Enabled ►IP:000.000.000.000 column to edit and use the Dest Port:00000 buttons to change the IP, then press the button to save the selection.
  • Page 94 MRD 3187B User Manual MPEG/IP 1-3 1. Use the buttons to move the Transmit:Enabled ►IP:000.000.000.000 cursor to, “IP:” then press the button. Dest Port:00000 2. Use the buttons to select the column to edit and use the buttons to change the IP, then press the button to save the selection.
  • Page 95 MRD 3187B User Manual 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Rows(D):” then press the button. 2. Use the buttons to select the MPEG/IP 1-3 column to edit and use the FEC:Col & Row buttons to change the rows value, then press ►...
  • Page 96 MRD 3187B User Manual AF11, AF12, AF13, AF21, AF22, AF23, AF31, AF32, AF33, AF41, AF42, AF43, EF), then press the button to save the selection. Source Port 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Src Port:” then press the...

  • Page 97: Dual Mpeg Over Ip Input/ Udp Output - Option 8727

    This menu is used to setup the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for the MPEG/IP card. These settings need to be set to proper values for the network that the MRD 3187B is being used on. These values can usually be obtained from the local network administrator.
  • Page 98 MRD 3187B User Manual MAC Address This option will show the physical MAC Address of the MPEG/IP card. MPEG/IP 1-3 Net 1. Use the buttons to move the 0.0.0.0 cursor to, “MAC Address” to view the MAC Address MPEG/IP card’s physical MAC Address.
  • Page 99 MRD 3187B User Manual physical connector on the card), then press the button to save the selection. Receive 1 This section allows the user to setup the receive function of the first receive group. MPEG/IP 1-4 1. Use the buttons to move the Active Group:1 cursor to, “Receive 1”...
  • Page 100 ►FEC: Disable “enable” or “disable”, then press the button to save the selection. Null Stripped This setting is used to allow the MRD 3187B to receive a null stripped IP stream. 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Null Strip:” then press the MPEG/IP 1-4 1 button.
  • Page 101 MRD 3187B User Manual Buffer 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Buffer:” then press the MPEG/IP 1-4 1 button. SSRC Filt:0x00000000 ►Buffer:0100kb 2. Use the buttons to select the IGMP V3 Src Filter column to edit and use the buttons to change the Buffer, then press the button to save the selection.
  • Page 102 MRD 3187B User Manual either Edit or Remove, then press the button. Clear All This option will clear all IP addresses in the filter list. 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Clear All,” then press the MPEG/IP 1-4 1 239.192.20.3...
  • Page 103 ►FEC: Disable “enable” or “disable”, then press the button to save the selection. Null Stripped This setting is used to allow the MRD 3187B to receive a null stripped IP stream. 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Null Strip:” then press the MPEG/IP 1-4 2 button.
  • Page 104 MRD 3187B User Manual Synchronized Source Setup Filter 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “SSRC Filt:” then press the MPEG/IP 1-4 2 button. Null Strip:Disable SSRC:Disable 2. Use the buttons to select the ►SSRC Filt:0x00000000 column to edit and use the buttons to change the SSRC Filter, then press button to save the selection.
  • Page 105 MRD 3187B User Manual Note: A maximum of 64 IP addresses may be added to the list. Edit/Remove an IP 1. Use the buttons to move MPEG/IP 1-4 2 the cursor to the desired IP address to Filter Mode: Include edit, then press the button.
  • Page 106 MRD 3187B User Manual selection screen for “Transmit 1” and “Transmit 2” of the MPEG/IP card. Transmit 1 To enable “Transmit 1” as an output use the following steps: MPEG/IP 1-4 1. Use the buttons to move the ►Transmit 1 Transmit 2 cursor to, “Transmit 1,”...
  • Page 107 MRD 3187B User Manual Source Port 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Source Port:” then press MPEG/IP 1-4 IP:239.192.0.1 button. Dest Port:01030 2. Use the buttons to select ►Source Port:01030 the column to edit and use the buttons to change the destination port (1025 –...
  • Page 108 MRD 3187B User Manual 3. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Transmit:” then press the MPEG/IP 1-4 button. ►Transmit:Enabled Phys Conn:Port 1 4. Use the buttons to change the IP:239.192.0.1 selection to, “Enabled,” then press the button to save the selection.
  • Page 109 MRD 3187B User Manual 2. Use the buttons to select the column to edit and use the buttons to change the number of packets per frame (1 –7), then press the button to save the selection. Differentiated Services MPEG/IP 1-4 1.

  • Page 110: Mpeg-2/Mpeg-4 Decoder (1 Video , 2 Audio ) - Option 8730A/8732

    8732: MPEG2, MPEG4, and all formats supported by the option cards. Description: The MRD 3187B can be configured as a Single RDS or as a Dual RDS. As a Single RDS, the MRD 3187B has only one MPEG Decoder. As a Dual RDS the MRD 3187B has two MPEG Decoders.
  • Page 111 PID Select determines how the PID will be entered during the following steps. “Manual” mode allows any PID to be entered. In “List” mode, the MRD 3187B will only allow the PIDs to be entered that are in the PMT. In the following steps, only the...
  • Page 112 MRD 3187B User Manual Audio 2 PID 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Audio2 PID:” then press RDS1 Serv Setup Video PID :0x0031 button. Audio1 PID :0x0034 2. Use the buttons to select ►Audio2 PID :0x0000 the column to edit and use the buttons to set the PID, then press button to save the selection.
  • Page 113 MRD 3187B User Manual the column to edit and use the buttons to set the PID, then press the button to save the selection. Priority Mode This mode is generally used with two identical streams for redundancy. Priority 1. Use the...
  • Page 114 MRD 3187B User Manual No PSI Mode This mode should only be used if both the PID information and audio/video formats are known about the stream. PCR PID Note: This menu is only available if the “Tune Mode” is set to “No PSI”.
  • Page 115 MRD 3187B User Manual PID in the stream, then press the button to save the PID. Audio 1 Type RDS1 Serv Setup 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Audio1 Typ” then press Audio1 PID :0x0022 ►Audio1 Typ :--------- button.
  • Page 116 MRD 3187B User Manual Auto Mode This mode should only be used if no PID information is known about the stream. Auto Program Note: This menu is only available if the “Tune Mode” is set to “Auto”. 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Auto”...
  • Page 117 MRD 3187B User Manual Compression 1. Use the buttons to move RDS1 Aud1 Setup the cursor to, “Compress:” then press the Type: User ►Compress: RF Mode button. Downmix: 2/0 LR 2. Use the buttons to select the desired compression (RF Mode, Line Mode, Custom 0, Custom 1) then press button to save the selection.
  • Page 118 MRD 3187B User Manual It is intended to provide a similar audio level as a broadcast TV station signal through an RF modulator. The down mix includes the “center” and “surround” channels if they are present, and is represented as Lt/Rt. (left total/right total) The second mode is “Monitor.”...

  • Page 119: Mpeg Decoder With Genlock (1 Video, 4 Audio) - Option 8733

    Single RDS. Meaning only one MPEG Decoder. The MRD 3187B with the 8733 decoder board can be configured to process four audio streams. Decoder Setup To setup the MRD 3187B to be able to decode the incoming audio and video use the following steps. 1. Press the button to bring the display back to the RDS status screen.
  • Page 120 PID Select determines how the PID will be entered during the following steps. “Manual” mode allows any PID to be entered. In “List” mode, the MRD 3187B will only allow the PIDs to be entered that are in the PMT. In the following steps, only the...
  • Page 121 MRD 3187B User Manual Audio 2 PID 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Audio2 PID:” then press Serv Setup button. Video PID :0x0031 Audio1 PID :0x0034 2. Use the buttons to select ►Audio2 PID :0x0000 the column to edit and use the buttons to set the PID, then press button to save the selection.
  • Page 122 MRD 3187B User Manual Number 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Number:” then press the Serv Setup Mode: priority button. Priority 1: manual 2. Use the buttons to select ►Number:00001 the column to edit and use the...
  • Page 123 MRD 3187B User Manual 2. Use the buttons to select the column to edit, then use the buttons to select the desired PCR PID in the stream, then press the button to save the PID. Video PID 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Video PID”...
  • Page 124 MRD 3187B User Manual 1. Use the buttons to move RDS1 Serv Setup the cursor to, “Audio2 PID” then press Audio1 Typ :Dolby AC3 button. ►Audio2 PID :0x0000 2. Use the buttons to select Audio2 Typ :--------- the column to edit, then use the...
  • Page 125 MRD 3187B User Manual 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Audio 1 Setup” then press the RDS 1 Sdi Aud Embed button. Video Status 2. The current screen shows the status of the ►Audio 1 Setup audio downmix settings, press the button again to display the Edit screen.
  • Page 126 MRD 3187B User Manual button to save the selection. MRD 3187B Audio Explanation Audio Setup There are three primary modes of audio down mix operation for the 8733 decoder. These settings only affect the signal if the digital output is set to “PCM.” It will also affect those embedded audio channels that are set to a PCM Downmix as well as analog audio.
  • Page 127 MRD 3187B User Manual mix an AC-3 Dolby stream to two channels. “Raw” simply passes thru the Dolby AC-3 data stream to be decoded by an external decoder such as the Dolby 569. The analog channels can be assigned to any of the digital services. The analog gain may be adjusted for the desired level.

  • Page 128: Mpeg-2/Mpeg-4 Decoder With Genlock (1 Video, 2 Audio) - Option 8731A/8734

    8734: MPEG2, MPEG4, and all formats supported by the option cards. Both cards support genlock between compatible option cards. Description: The MRD 3187B can be configured as a Single RDS or as a Dual RDS. As a Single RDS, the MRD 3187B has only one MPEG Decoder. As a Dual RDS the MRD 3187B has two MPEG Decoders.
  • Page 129 PID Select determines how the PID will be entered during the following steps. “Manual” mode allows any PID to be entered. In “List” mode, the MRD 3187B will only allow the PIDs to be entered that are in the PMT. In the following steps, only the...
  • Page 130 MRD 3187B User Manual Audio 2 PID 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Audio2 PID:” then press RDS1 Serv Setup Video PID :0x0031 button. Audio1 PID :0x0034 2. Use the buttons to select ►Audio2 PID :0x0000 the column to edit and use the buttons to set the PID, then press button to save the selection.
  • Page 131 MRD 3187B User Manual the column to edit and use the buttons to set the PID, then press the button to save the selection. Priority Mode This mode is generally used with two identical streams for redundancy. Priority 1. Use the...
  • Page 132 MRD 3187B User Manual No PSI Mode This mode should only be used if both the PID information and audio/video formats are known about the stream. PCR PID Note: This menu is only available if the “Tune Mode” is set to “No PSI”.
  • Page 133 MRD 3187B User Manual PID in the stream, then press the button to save the PID. Audio 1 Type RDS1 Serv Setup 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Audio1 Typ” then press Audio1 PID :0x0022 ►Audio1 Typ :--------- button.
  • Page 134 MRD 3187B User Manual Auto Mode This mode should only be used if no PID information is known about the stream. Auto Program Note: This menu is only available if the “Tune Mode” is set to “Auto”. 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “Auto”...
  • Page 135 MRD 3187B User Manual Compression 1. Use the buttons to move RDS1 Aud1 Setup the cursor to, “Compress:” then press the Type: User ►Compress: RF Mode button. Downmix: 2/0 LR 2. Use the buttons to select the desired compression (RF Mode, Line Mode, Custom 0, Custom 1) then press button to save the selection.
  • Page 136 MRD 3187B User Manual It is intended to provide a similar audio level as a broadcast TV station signal through an RF modulator. The down mix includes the “center” and “surround” channels if they are present, and is represented as Lt/Rt. (left total/right total) The second mode is “Monitor.”...

  • Page 137: Network Setup

    Description: The MRD 3187B can be setup on a network connection to allow remote management and SNMP configuration. For these features to work, the network settings for the MRD 3187B must first be configured properly for the network it is connected to. Static IP Address...
  • Page 138 “on,” then press the button to save the selection. Note: It may take up to a minute for the MRD 3187B to obtain an IP address. During this time the unit will display a “busy” message next to DHCP.

  • Page 139: Smpte 333M Configuration

    Description: Whenever an error occurs on any of the four internal status indicators in the MRD 3187B, the Error LED will illuminate on the front panel and the details of the error will be listed in the Active Errors. An extensive listing of errors and their definitions is included in Appendix B.

  • Page 140: Password

    MRD 3187B User Manual 4.24 Password Description: The MRD 3187B has the option to lock out the front panel with a user defined password. Follow the steps below to set the password in the MRD 3187B. Configuration Menu 1. Press the button.

  • Page 141: Event Log

    MRD 3187B User Manual 4.25 Event Log Description: The MRD 3187B has user selectable event logging that it stores to a list. The list includes the date and time of each event, a short description of the event, and which card was affected by the event.

  • Page 142: Scte35 To Scte104 Setup

    Note: Use steps 1 and 2 above to enter the SCTE35 PIDs for fields “PID 2:” and PID 3:” if applicable. SCTE104 VANC Embedding To setup the MRD 3187B to embed the SCTE104 message into the SDI VANC use the following steps: Output Audio 1-2 1.
  • Page 143 MRD 3187B User Manual 2. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “HD Video”, then press the button. HD Video 1-1 Video 3. Use the buttons to move the cursor ►SDI VANC Assignment to, “SDI VANC Assignment”, then press the Overlay button.

  • Page 144: Feature Licensing

    MRD 3187B User Manual 4.27 Feature Licensing The Web Client is the easiest way to upgrade the licensing on the MRD 3187B so it can decode MPEG4/H.264 and/or convert SCTE35 to SCTE104. Over the Web Client Simply login to the MRD 3187B Remote Web Client as an administrator, and then click the tab.
  • Page 145 Enter Key for Unit S/N: XXXXXXX -------- Note: If you incorrectly enter the license key, you can go back and try again. Note: A reboot will be required when the MRD 3187B has finished saving the settings. Page 144...

  • Page 146: Section 5 - Using The Web Client To Configure The Mrd 3187B

    MRD 3187B User Manual Section 5 – Using the Web Client to Configure the MRD 3187B Introduction This section describes how to navigate through the configuration menus on the web client of the MRD 3187B. Note: All instructions in this manual are based on unit software 7.2.X. Newer versions of software, when released, may operate slightly different in regards to menus and configuration.

  • Page 147: Login

    1. Open an Internet Explorer browser window or a Firefox browser window, then type the IP address of the MRD 3187B into the address box and press ENTER. Note: The IP address of the MRD 3187B can be found by using the following steps: 1. Press the button.

  • Page 148: Configuration

    Refer to Appendix B for a more detailed explanation of the individual errors. 5.3 Configuration When setting up the MRD 3187B using the web client, some of the same things apply as the front panel. In a Configuration 2 unit, RDS1 and RDS2 are differentiated in the first two tabs.
  • Page 149 MRD 3187B User Manual any of the input cards can be verified by clicking on the button next to the desired input. 5.3.2 Services Setup After the desired input has been selected and configured, now the session needs to be setup.
  • Page 150 1. Click on the tab of the corresponding RDS that needs to be configured. Note: In a Configuration 1 MRD 3187B, there will only be a tab. 2. Under the “Services” heading, click on the button next to the corresponding audio to configure.
  • Page 151 “PID 1, PID 2, and PID 3.” Note: If “Auto” mode is selected the MRD 3187B will pick the first three DPI PIDs in the PMT’s registration descriptor to monitor for SCTE35 events.
  • Page 152 MRD 3187B User Manual can be set as the PIDs that the MRD 3187B will monitor for SCTE35 events. 5.3.2.5 SCTE104 Splice Requests To setup SCTE104 Splice Requests follow the steps below. Note: Up to 4 SCTE104 Splice Requests can be set up at one time.
  • Page 153 MRD 3187B User Manual 8. In the box to the right of “Pre-Roll Time” enter the desired amount of time, in milliseconds, after being processed that the action will occur. 9. Then insert the “Break Duration” in tenths of seconds.
  • Page 154 MRD 3187B User Manual 5.3.4 PSIP Information To view the PSIP information for the applied TS, click the button which is located right next to the “Inputs” heading towards the top of the page. This will open a new window that displays all of the PSIP information for the applied TS. Click the tabs at the top of the window to view the corresponding PSIP data ex.

  • Page 155: Unit

    5.4.2 Event Logging Just below the “Active Errors” is the “Event Logging” section. This section shows all the possible events that the MRD 3187B will log. Follow the steps below to either enable or disable an event. button under the “Event Logging”...
  • Page 156 MRD 3187B User Manual 5. If “Manual” is selected, click the button to choose the date. 6. Then enter the time manually in the space provided. 7. Click the button to save the changes. 5.4.4 SNMP Settings The next section is the SNMP settings. This section gives an overview of all the SNMP settings as well as the configuration of SNMP.

  • Page 157: Profiles

    MRD 3187B, then “saving” this profile and giving it a name. New profiles can also be added to an MRD 3187B by transferring them from a PC via the web client interface. Profiles can be deleted, by name, to make room for others. To configure profiles, first click on the tab to display the profiles section.
  • Page 158 5.5.4 Applying a Saved Profile Once one or more profiles have been saved in the MRD 3187B it is possible to apply any of the saved profiles. When the selected profile is applied, the settings that were saved in that profile will now be applied.
  • Page 159 24 profiles are needed. Since only 24 profiles can be stored on the MRD 3187B, new profiles can be created on the unit and then downloaded to the local computer. To download a profile from the MRD 3187B, use the following steps: 1.

  • Page 160: Web Passwords

    5.7 Reset Unit If a problem should ever arise where the MRD 3187B has locked up, or malfunctioned in some manner, it is possible to perform a soft reset from the web client. A soft reset will reboot the MRD 3187B and hopefully take care of any previous problems the unit was exhibiting.

  • Page 161: Snmp Mib Modules

    MRD 3187B User Manual 5.8 SNMP MIB Modules In order to control the MRD 3187B using SNMP, the MIB modules need to be downloaded. The Sencore specific MIB modules are displayed under the “SNMP MIB Modules” heading. The generic MIB modules can be viewed and downloaded by clicking on the “View All MIB Modules…”...

  • Page 162: About

    5.11 About Under the tab, there are no user definable parameters but there is information about how to contact Sencore, as well as information about the software versions on the unit, and which option cards are installed. Page 161...
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  • Page 164: Section 6 - Using Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp) To Configure The Mrd 3187B

    Management Protocol (SNMP) to Configure the MRD 3187B Introduction This section describes how to configure, control, and manage the MRD 3187B through the use of SNMP commands. Note: All instructions in this manual are based on the unit software versions 7.2.X. Newer versions of software, when released, may operate slightly different in regards to menus and configuration.

  • Page 165: Snmp Configuration

    SNMP traps that can be set to trigger by various error conditions. MRD 3187B MIB Modules The MIBs needed for SNMP configuration are included on the MRD 3187B itself. To access and download the MIB files use the following steps: 1.
  • Page 166 MRD 3187B User Manual IP Address 1 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to, “IP1:” then press the button. RO Community 2. Use the buttons to select the Name:public____ ►Ip1: 0.0.0.0 column to edit and use the Port1: 0000 buttons to set the IP, then press the button to save the selection.
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  • Page 168: Appendices

    MRD 3187B User Manual Appendices Introduction This section includes the following appendices. A – A ......................168 PPENDIX CRONYMS AND LOSSARY B – E ............................ 171 PPENDIX RROR C – S ..........................173 PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS D – P 8705/8705A, 8708 8707A ..................

  • Page 169: Appendixa - Acronyms And Glossary

    MRD 3187B 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. AC-3: Also known as Dolby Digital AAC: Advanced Audio Coding AES: Audio Engineering Society...
  • Page 170 MRD 3187B User Manual lines to the bottom of the frame. For interlaced video a frame consists of two fields, a top field and a bottom field. One of these fields will commence one field later than the other. HANC: Horizontal Ancillary...
  • Page 171 MRD 3187B User Manual Program specific information (PSI): PSI consists of normative data which is necessary for the demultiplexing of transport streams and the successful regeneration of programs. Program: A program is a collection of program elements. Program elements may be elementary streams.

  • Page 172: Appendixb - Error List

    MRD 3187B User Manual Appendix B – Error List General Bitrate Error - The TS bitrate is not within 100 bps of 19.392 Mbps while using the 310M card, or it is greater than 160 Mbps while using ASI. Tuner Lock Error – The FEC is not synchronized. Data on carrier is not synchronized.
  • Page 173 MRD 3187B User Manual SCTE35 to SCTE104 Event- Although a number of things can trigger this event, one example is: The decoder received an SCTE104 splice_request_data message but failed to embedded it in the VANC because either an embedder was not available or the ADP packet was too large for the number of available lines.

  • Page 174: Appendixc - Specifications

    MRD 3187B User Manual Appendix C – Specifications MRD 3187B – base unit Includes: Display, keypad, embedded controller, Chassis/case, Power Supply/line cord System – Display Type: VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) Display Configuration: 4 lines x 20 characters Keypad: Membrane switches...
  • Page 175 MRD 3187B User Manual MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Decoder (1 Video, 2 Audio) – Option 8730A/8732 General – RoHS Compliant: TS Data Rate: 1-160 Mb/s Video Decoder – Compatibility Standard: MPEG-2 4:2:0 MP@HL & MP@ML MPEG-4 H.264 MP@4.1 & HP@4 (8732 only) Video Bit Rate: MPEG-2 1-80 Mbps (dependent on profile) MPEG-4 H.264 1-50 Mbps (8732 only;...
  • Page 176 MRD 3187B User Manual MPEG-2 Decoder with Genlock (1 Video, 4 Audio) – Option 8733 General – RoHS Compliant: TS Data Rate: 1-160 Mb/s Video Decoder – Compatibility Standard: MPEG-2 4:2:2 MP@HL & MP@ML Decoding Capability: Can decode HD-SDI and SD-SDI simultaneously...
  • Page 177 MRD 3187B User Manual MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Decoder with Genlock (1 Video, 2 Audio) – Option 8731A/8734 General – RoHS Compliant: TS Data Rate: 1-160 Mb/s Video Decoder – Compatibility Standard: MPEG-2 4:2:0 MP@HL & MP@ML MPEG-4 H.264 MP@4.1 & HP@4 (8734 only)
  • Page 178 MRD 3187B User Manual 8VSB/QAM Receiver – Option 8701A RF Input - RoHS Compliant: Frequency Range: 50M-850MHz VHF/UHF (Ch2 – Ch69) CATV (Ch2 – Ch134) CATV Offsets: FCC, IRC, HRC –15dBmV Sensitivity: Dynamic Range: >35dB Modulation: 8VSB, QAM-B Connector: F-81 Type, panel mount, female...
  • Page 179 SMPTE 310M Data Bit Rate: 19.39Mbps, synchronous High Bit Rate ASI Input – Option 8703 This card is not needed with 8730A/8732 decoder, but is supported in the MRD 3187B. ASI Serial TS Input/Output – RoHS Compliant: Number of ASI Inputs:...
  • Page 180 MRD 3187B User Manual Video Output (2 SD-SDI, 1 Composite) – Option 8704A/8704B SDI (Serial Digital Interface, Standard definition) – RoHS Compliant: Standard: ITU-BT.601/SMPTE 259M Data Bit Rate: 270Mbps Number of Serial Video Outputs: 2 (Isolated) Display Modes: Letterbox, cropped, anamorphic...
  • Page 181 MRD 3187B User Manual Video Output (2 HD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr) – Option 8705/8705A General - RoHS Compliant: 2 – HD-SDI, 1 – Analog Video Output Connectors: Output Formats: 1920 x 1080 Interlaced (1080i) 1280 x 720 Progressive (720p) 720 x 576 Interlaced (576i)
  • Page 182 MRD 3187B User Manual Video Output (2 HD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr) – Option 8705/8705A (Continued) Options available – 8705/8705A Opt 1: Analog video breakout cable Connectors: (5) BNC, male; R, G, B, Horizontal Sync, Vertical Sync or Pr, Y, Pb, --, --...
  • Page 183 MRD 3187B User Manual Video Output (1 RGBHV/YPbPr, 1 Composite) – Option 8706A Analog Video General – RoHS Compliant: Video Standards: SMPTE274M (1080i) SMPTE296M (720p) SMPTE253M (480p) SMPTE170M (480i) (Reference: EIA 770.2 and 770.3) Output Formats: 1920 x 1080 Interlaced (1080i)
  • Page 184 MRD 3187B User Manual Video Output (1 RGBHV/YPbPr, 1 Composite) – Option 8706A (Continued) Composite Video Out – Number of Outputs: 1 (NTSC/PAL) Connector: BNC, female Impedance: 75ohms, +/-10% Return Loss: >25dB Frequency Response: DC to 6.0MHz Amplitude: 140 IRE (1.0Vpp), +/-2 IRE...
  • Page 185 MRD 3187B User Manual Audio Output (DolbyE, AES Digital, Analog) – Option 8707A General – RoHS Compliant: Audio Source: Selected Audio Services 1-4 # Of Services: 2 supported per 8707A option card Service Source: MRD Configuration 1 Opt 1/3 (2 services) MRD Configuration 1 Opt 2/4 (4 services) (Requires 2 –...
  • Page 186 MRD 3187B User Manual Dual Video Output (2 SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) – Option 8708 General – RoHS Compliant: Connector: (2) Female BNC Impedance: 75ohms +/- 10% 2 –SDI, 1 – RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite Output Connectors: (Composite/YPbPr output with breakout cable only) Genlock -...
  • Page 187 MRD 3187B User Manual Dual Input DVB-S2 Receiver – Option 8710/8710A General – RoHS Compliant: 950MHz – 2150MHz Frequency Range: Number of inputs: 2 (A and B) Connector: F-81 Type, Female (2) Impedance: 75 Ohms Return Loss: >9dB Separation: >65dB...
  • Page 188 MRD 3187B User Manual Dual Input ASM Receiver – Option 8711 General – RoHS Compliant: 950MHz – 2150MHz Frequency Range: Number of inputs: 2 (A and B) Connector: F-81 Type, Female (2) Impedance: 75 Ohms Return Loss: >7dB Legacy DVB-S Modulation:...
  • Page 189 MRD 3187B User Manual Video Output (2 SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) – Option 8712 SDI outputs 1 and 2 can be set to either HD-SDI or SD-SDI independently. General – RoHS Compliant: Connector: (2) Female BNC Impedance: 75ohms +/- 10% 2 –SDI, 1 – RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite...
  • Page 190 MRD 3187B User Manual Video Output (2 SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) – Option 8712 (Continued) Composite Video Out – Number of Outputs: 1(NTSC/PAL) Connector: Breakout cable into BNC, female Frequency Response: DC to 6.0MHz Amplitude: 140 IRE (1.0Vpp), +/-2 IRE Display Modes:...
  • Page 191 MRD 3187B User Manual GPIO Module – Option 8713 General – RoHS Compliant: Remote Interfaces: Web GUI and SNMP +Vcc Voltage Level: +5V @ 800mA Relay Type: High-cycle, High-reliability Contact Ratings: >30vdc @ 500mA Event Types: OON and RTN (Out-Of-Network and...
  • Page 192 MRD 3187B User Manual Relay and DPI Trigger – Option 8714 General – RoHS Compliant: Remote Interfaces: Web GUI and SNMP Connector Type: 3.5mm Molex ESE Eurostyle Pluggable Terminal Relay Type: High-cycle, High-reliability Contact Ratings: >30vdc @ 500mA Event Types:...
  • Page 193 MRD 3187B User Manual Dual Input COFDM Receiver – Option 8715 General – RoHS Compliant: Compatibility Standard: EN 300 744 Spectrum: Normal or Inverted 49MHz – 861MHz Frequency range: Channel bandwidth: 6MHz, 7MHz, 8MHz Guard interval: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32...
  • Page 194 MRD 3187B User Manual Conditional Access – Option 8721 General – RoHS Compliant: Compatibility Standard: DVB-CI Supported CAMs: NagraVision NagraStar Irdeto Viaccess (SCM and Aston) Crypto Works Max number of Programs at once: Based on individual CAMs Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 195 MRD 3187B User Manual MPEG over IP Input/Output – Option 8725 (This card physically requires two slots and is limited to one card per MRD chassis.) General – RoHS Compliant: 1 – 10/100/1000 Auto-negotiating Base-T Connector: RJ-45 Ethernet Port 1 – SFP Port (Optical or CAT6)
  • Page 196 MRD 3187B User Manual Dual Input MPEG over IP Receiver/UDP Output – Option 8727 General – RoHS Compliant: 2 – 10/100/1000 Auto-negotiating Base-T Connector: RJ-45 Ethernet Port FEC Receive: Licensed - Pro MPEG CoP3 SMPTE 2022 Range: L*D<100 1<L<20 4<D<20...

  • Page 197: Appendixd - Pinout Of 8705/8705A, 8708 And 8707A

    MRD 3187B User Manual Appendix D – Pinout of 8705/8705A, 8708 and 8707A 8705/8705A 8708 DB-15 (RGB / YPbPr) DB-15 (RGB/YPbPr/Composite) Pin RGB YPbPr Pin RGB YPbPr Comp Green Green Blue Blue Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground...

  • Page 198: Appendixe - Coordinated Universal Time

    MRD 3187B User Manual Appendix E – Coordinated Universal Time -12:00 Eniwetok -11:00 Midway -10:00 Hawaii -09:00 Alaska -08:00 Pacific -07:00 Mountain -06:00 Central -05:00 Eastern -04:00 Atlantic -03:30 Newfoundland -03:00 Greenland -02:00 Mid-Atlantic -01:00 Azores 00:00 Greenwich 01:00 Amsterdam...

  • Page 199: Appendixf - Open Source Software

    MRD 3187B User Manual Appendix F – Open Source Software The MRD 3187B includes: binutils 2.15 module_init_tools 3.2 Copyright (c) 2002, 2003 Free Software Foundation, Inc. Copyright (c) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2002 Rusty Russell IBM Corporation.

  • Page 200: Appendixg - Warranty

    Sencore warrants this instrument against defects from any cause, except acts of God and abusive use, for a period of 1 (one) year from date of purchase. During this warranty period, Sencore will correct any covered defects without charge for parts, labor, or recalibration. The warranty registration card (packed with or attached to the unit) must be mailed to the factory within 10 (ten) days of receiving of the product to validate this warranty.

  • Page 201: Appendixh - Support And Contact Information

    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.
  • Page 202 MRD 3187B User Manual Contact Information Please address all correspondence to the following: SENCORE Inc. 3200 Sencore Drive Sioux Falls, S.D. 57107 Tel: 1-800-SENCORE (736-2673) Tel: (605)-339-0100 Fax: (605)-339-0317 www.SENCORE.com E-mail: mail@SENCORE.com Page 201...
  • Page 203 Copyright 2008, SENCORE Inc.

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