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  • Page 1 NWE-TS Nielsen Transport Stream Watermark Encoder User Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2013 Ross Video Limited. All rights reserved. © 2013 The Nielsen Company. All rights reserved. This work is proprietary and confidential to Ross Video Limited, its subsidiaries and its other affiliated corporations and may not be copied, distributed, sold or otherwise used or relied upon without the express written permission of Ross Video Limited.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. The NWE-TS makes use of a number of individual component products to make up a complete turnkey system. The Important Safety Instructions section of this manual is intended to compliment individual OEM product manuals and the user must refer to, and heed, any safety instructions outlined in these supplementary product manuals.
  • Page 4 16. The mains plug of the power supply cords shall remain readily operable. 17. The NWE-TS chassis is to be rack mounted only. To ensure safe operation and maintain long-term system reliability, proper installation requires that the front and back area of the chassis are clear from obstructions so as not to restrict airflow.
  • Page 5 Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. CANADA This Class “A”...
  • Page 6 The crossed out wheelie bin symbol invites you to use these systems. If you need more information on the collection, re-use, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performance of our products.
  • Page 7 Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario, K0E 1K0 Ogdensburg, New York Canada USA 13669-0880 General Business Office: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886 Fax: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4425 Technical Support: (+1) 613 •...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    To launch DashBoard .................... 2-9 Connecting the Transport Stream Device ................2-10 Cabling Overview....................2-10 To connect a transport stream source to your NWE-TS........2-10 To connect the ASI output of the NWE-TS ............2-10 Bypass Relay ....................... 2-10 Linear Timecode Cabling ....................2-11 Connecting an Unbalanced LTC Input..............
  • Page 10 To specify an offset: ....................3-6 Configuring the NWE-TS ....................3-7 Setting the Code Level................... 3-7 To set the code level for a NWE-TS..............3-7 Setting the Transport Stream ID ................3-7 To set the System TSID for your NWE-TS............3-7 Using the Bypass Mode ..................

  • Page 11: Introduction

    A Word of Thanks Congratulations on your purchase of the NWE-TS - Nielsen Transport Stream Watermark Encoder. The NWE-TS is part of a full line of Ross Video products which are backed by over 25 years of engineering and design expertise.

  • Page 12: Overview

    Stream (TS) input, extracts and watermarks selected audio services, and then re-injects them into the TS in place of the un-watermarked audio inputs. The NWE-TS adds data to audio used to track a video program through many national distribution systems. Typically, the signal is monitored as it is broadcast on all commercial full-power United States television stations, although other stations, cable feeds, and households can be monitored.

  • Page 13: 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 Local Area NTP Server Network (optional) Figure 1.1 NWE-TS — Simplified Block Diagram NWE-TS User Manual (Iss.

  • Page 14: System Integration

    System Integration This section provides a system diagram that illustrates one way to integrate your NWE-TS into a watermarking system. Note that Figure 1.2 is only an example and your facility needs may differ from what is presented here. Ethernet Figure 1.2 NWE-TS —...

  • Page 15: Terms

    • “NTP” refers to Network Time Protocol. • “Operator” and “User” refer to the person who uses the NWE-TS. • “PID” refers to Packet ID. A 13bit address that identifies each component of a TS. For example, each ES and PSI table has its own PID. Some have fixed reserved values (e.g. 0 for the PAT) and others have values that are defined within the PSI.

  • Page 16: Conventions

    • “System” and “Video system” refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in which the NWE-TS operates. • “TS” refers to MPEG-2 Transport Stream. A group of one or more Programs which are carried together, along with information that describes the contents of the TS and its Programs to allow receivers to select the appropriate components for presentation to the viewer.

  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for the physical installation of your NWE-TS, cabling for the NWE-TS, and updating the NWE-TS software. • Before You Begin • Planning the Installation • Front Panel Overview • Rear Panel Overview •...

  • Page 18: Before You Begin

    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.

  • Page 19: Planning The Installation

    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. With companion converters, it can also be used in a SMPTE 310M path, as discussed in the chapter “SMPTE 310M Configuration”...

  • Page 20: Front Panel Overview

    6. STATUS LEDs This panel provides four LEDs that reports on the transport stream (TS) signals and watermarking signals of the NWE-TS. Table 2.1 describes these LEDs starting with the left-most LED when facing the NWE-TS front panel. Table 2.1 LEDs on the Front Panel...
  • Page 21 Color Display and Description Green When this LED is green, the NWE-TS is producing a valid ASI output. TS OUT When this LED is off, the ASI output of the NWE-TS is invalid. When this LED is red, an error condition is occurring. For example, there may be errors in the transport stream because there are missing Audio PIDs.

  • Page 22: Rear Panel Overview

    Connect a monitor to this port if you do not have access to a network with DHCP for the initial ethernet setup, or if you have a need to reset your NWE-TS static IP address outside of DashBoard. Refer to the section “Manual Setup” on page 2-12 for details.
  • Page 23 Connect a keyboard to this port if you do not have access to a network with DHCP for the initial ethernet setup, or if you have a need to reset your NWE-TS static IP address outside of DashBoard. Refer to the section “Manual Setup” on page 2-12 for details.

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    4. Connect each supplied power cable’s three-prong male connector to an AC outlet. 5. Power on the NWE-TS by pressing the Power button on the front panel. Refer to Figure 2.2 for button location. The fans run at full speed for a short period at the startup.

  • Page 25: Launching Dashboard To Access The Nwe-Ts

    1. Ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 5.0.0 or higher. 2. Launch DashBoard by double-clicking its icon on your desktop. 3. Ensure that the NWE-TS is displayed in the Tree View of DashBoard. If not, consult the DashBoard User Manual for more information on troubleshooting.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Transport Stream Device

    Figure 2.3 NWE-TS — Cabling for Transport Stream Devices To connect a transport stream source to your NWE-TS 1. Locate the ASI IN BNC on the NWE-TS rear panel. Refer to Figure 2.3 for the BNC location. 2. Connect one end of the TS Interface Cable to the ASI IN BNC on the NWE-TS rear panel.

  • Page 27: Linear Timecode Cabling

    The NWE-TS requires a time reference to ensure accurate watermarking. NTP is the preferred source. If this is not available, you can use the LTC IN BNC provided on the NWE-TS rear panel. The NWE-TS receives Linear Timecode (LTC) on this BNC and DashBoard reports the LTC presence in the Status tab.

  • Page 28: Ethernet Communications

    NWE-TS from communicating on the network. By default, the NWE-TS is set to DHCP. You will need to connect it initially to a network with DHCP so that you can make a connection and follow the procedure below.

  • Page 29: To Assign A Static Ip Address

    • Launch the DashBoard client on your PC. • Ensure that the NWE-TS is displayed in the Tree View of DashBoard. 5. Disconnect the keyboard and monitor from the NWE-TS rear panel. NWE-TS User Manual (Iss. 01) Installation • 2–13...

  • Page 30: Software Upgrades

    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. 3. Select the Configuration tab in the Device View.

  • Page 31: Configuration

    Configuration In This Chapter The NWE-TS provides transport stream processing to add Nielsen Watermarking to any/all audio streams. DashBoard provides tabs that allow you to identify Program and Audio streams and specify which ones are to be watermarked. You can also specify watermarking parameters,...

  • Page 32: Managing Sid Entries

    NWE-TS. To configure a SID entry 1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure. 2. Select the SID Assignment tab in the Device View.

  • Page 33: Activating And De-Activating An Sid Entry

    SID lines is important as the first validate line that is submitted is given priority. To activate an SID entry 1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure. 2. Select the SID Assignment tab in the Device View.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Configuring The Time Reference

    To specify the time source 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.

  • Page 36: To Manually Set The Date And Time For The System Clock

    4. Verify that the Encoder Date and Encoder Time fields in the Status tab are correct. Specifying an Offset If the NWE-TS output is to be viewed in a separate location from the timing reference input source, you need to include an offset to the time. This enables the NWE-TS to watermark the local time in the broadcast area.

  • Page 37: Configuring The Nwe-Ts

    In this mode, the ASI input is re-clocked and routed to the ASI output without any watermarking or delay. This will occur if the NWE-TS is unable to process the ASI TS for some reason, or under DashBoard control. In this mode, the Encode LED on the front panel is off. This section outlines how to enable Bypass mode using DashBoard.

  • Page 38: To Enable Bypass Mode

    To enable Bypass mode 1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure. 2. From the Device View, select the Configuration tab. 3. From the System Mode area click Bypass. The button is now lit, and the Bypass field in the Status tab indicates that the NWE-TS is operating in Bypass mode.

  • Page 39: Event Logs

    Logging interface as described in the section “Logging Interface” below. To view the event log in DashBoard 1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to monitor. 2. From the Device View, select the Event Log tab. Logging Interface The NWE-TS also provides a second interface, System Logging, located under the nwets node in the Tree View of DashBoard.
  • Page 40 3–10 • Configuration NWE-TS User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 41: Dashboard Menus

    DashBoard Menus In This Chapter This appendix 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. The following topics are discussed: •...

  • Page 42: Status Tabs

    Indicates the time zone you specified for System Time Zone your facility Configuration Indicates that the NWE-TS is configured FINAL as the Final Distributor in the SID Code Level field SID Code Level Indicates that the NWE-TS is configured...

  • Page 43: Status Tab

    Item Parameters Description Indicates the NWE-TS is producing a (Green) valid ASI Output Indicates the ASI output of the NWE-TS (Red) is invalid Indicates a valid ASI input signal is (Green) connected to the ASI IN BNC of the NWE-TS...

  • Page 44: System Information Tab

    TS is unavailable Indicates the number of audio streams the # (Green) NWE-TS is encoding into Total Audio Streams Encoded NWE-TS is currently not encoding any None (Red) audio streams Encoder Date mm/dd/yy Reports the current encoding time as...

  • Page 45: Current Sid Assignment Tab

    Current SID slot in the output Slot # notation Assignment SID assignment SID #, Audio PID 0x#### uses PID entries No SID is assigned to that slot in the <blank> output NWE-TS User Manual (Iss. 01) DashBoard Menus • 4–5...

  • Page 46: Sid Assignment Tab

    Validate and Submit buttons are clicked Delete? The specified SID row is not deleted the Cleared* next time the Validate and Submit buttons are clicked NWE-TS outputs the programming with Selected watermarking for this SID Active Cleared* No watermarking is inserted with this SID Source Identification Number (SID) that is assigned by Nielsen.
  • Page 47 Overwrite* NWE-TS replaces the incoming watermarks with its own. 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...

  • Page 48: Configuration Tab

    Table 4.6 Configuration Tab Items Menu Title Item Parameters Description • Enables the NWE-TS to apply the timecode defined by its internal clock • Use the Day, Month, and Year fields to System Clock specify the date for the system clock •...
  • Page 49 SID Assignments tabs to their default values This field is read-only when Time Reference is set to NTP. This field is read-only when Time Reference is set to NTP or LTC. NWE-TS User Manual (Iss. 01) DashBoard Menus • 4–9...

  • Page 50: Ethernet Tab

    User manually supplies the Ethernet settings Method Automates the assignment of the Ethernet DHCP* settings IP Address ###.###.###.### The IP Address for the NWE-TS Subnet Mask ###.###.###.### The subnet mask for the NWE-TS Ethernet The gateway for communication outside of the Default Gateway ###.###.###.###...

  • Page 51: Event Log Tab

    Each entry in the log contains a timestamp, a code number and a description. Messages are written to the log when significant changes occur in the operation of the NWE-TS. These include: reference, audio or time inputs; power-on or reboot cycles; configuration changes that can have an effect on watermarking;...
  • Page 52 4–12 • DashBoard Menus NWE-TS User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Specifications In This Chapter This appendix provides information on the specifications for your NWE-TS. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topics are discussed: • Technical Specifications NWE-TS User Manual (Iss. 01) Specifications • 5–1...

  • Page 54: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications This section provides the technical specifications for the NWE-TS. Table 5.1 NWE-TS Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs Standards Accommodated DVB-ASI (EN 50083-9) Impedance 75ohm terminating Transport Stream Input Return Loss >15dB to 270MHz Equalization >150m (500ft) of Belden 1694A cable...

  • Page 55: Smpte 310M Configuration

    SMPTE 310M Configuration In This Chapter This appendix provides information on creating a SMPTE 310M workflow using the NWE-TS, and an openGear ASI-310 card. Note that the configuration presented here is an example and your facility needs may differ than what is presented here.

  • Page 56: System Integration

    System Integration Figure 6.1 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 SMPTE 310M Bypass Relays SMPTE 310M...

  • Page 57: Service Information

    Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy NWE-TS User Manual (Iss. 01) Service Information • 7–1...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Saving the Configuration to a Text File You can save the NWE-TS editable settings to a text file on your PC. This information is used by the Nielsen Encoder Support when troubleshooting issues you may be encountering with your NWE-TS.

  • Page 59: Warranty And Repair Policy

    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 60 7–4 • Service Information NWE-TS User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 61: Index

    Default Gateway, selecting a ...... 4-10 ASI output ........... 2-10 DHCP option ..........2-12 ethernet ............2-12 IP Address, selecting a ........ 4-10 LTC input ............ 2-11 manual setup ....... 2-6, 2-7, 2-12 NWE-TS User Manual (Iss. 01) Index • IX–1...
  • Page 62 Linear Timecode, see LTC ports, location ..........2-7 Log, event ........... 3-9, 4-11 Product tab ............4-4 Logging interface ..........3-9 Program content ........... 3-7, 4-8 BNC ............... 2-6 number, specifying ........ 3-2, 4-6 IX–2 • Index NWE-TS User Manual (Iss. 01)
  • Page 63 ........... 3-2 status, reference ..........4-2 validating an entry ........ 3-3, 4-7 zone ............4-2, 4-8 Signal Level, specification ........5-2 Time reference Signal tab .............. 4-3 configuring ............ 3-5 NWE-TS User Manual (Iss. 01) Index • IX–3...
  • Page 64 Validating, SID entries ......... 3-3, 4-7 Watermarking code type ............4-8 final distributor ........3-7, 4-8 program content ........3-7, 4-8 setting up in DashBoard ........ 4-6 specifying audio settings ....... 4-8 status .............. 4-3 IX–4 • Index NWE-TS User Manual (Iss. 01)
  • Page 65 Notes:...
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  • Page 68 Product information and pricing • Technical support • Upcoming trade show information Telephone: +1 613 • 652 • 4886 Ross Video Technical After Hours Emergency: +1 613 • 349 • 0006 Support Email: techsupport@rossvideo.com Telephone: +1 613 • 652 • 4886 Fax: +1 613 •...

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