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  • Page 1 MX1 Single Channel MPEG-2 IRD Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 This manual has been written to provide all relevant instructions for operating your MX1 Single MPEG-2 IRD. We recommend that you read these instructions before attempting to install or operate your MX1 to ensure the maximum benefit to your customers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuring the TS_OUT_2 CAM Parameters ............24 Configuring the IP Out ................. 25 Configuring the Low Speed Data (RS-232) ..........25 Chapter 5 Configuring the CA System ...............27 Configuring the CAM 1 or CAM 2............27 MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...
  • Page 4 Enabling or Disabling MCD .................. 29 Configuring MCD Slot 1 ..................29 To configure the BISS parameters:............30 Chapter 6 Viewing the MX1 Status ..............31 Viewing Alarms................... 31 Viewing Inputs ................... 32 Viewing the QPSK1 or QPSK2 Inputs ..............32 Viewing the ASI 1 or ASI 2 Inputs................

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Configuring the CA System. This chapter contains instructions for configuring the Conditional Access system parameters included in the CA System Menu. Viewing the MX1 Status. This chapter contains instructions for viewing the status of the MX1 through the Status Menu.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction The MX1 Single MPEG-2 integrated receiver decoder is designed to reduce cost and satisfy video, audio, and data requirements of digital broadcast television, cable and satellite operations. The MX1 integrated receiver decoder is a fully interoperable decoder for digital media networks that complies fully with the DVB MPEG-2 standard.
  • Page 8 In remote mode, all decoder functions can be operated remotely from a PC under MS-WINDOWS through the IP interface. In addition to an RS232 or RS422 communication port, the MX1 can provide a General Purpose Interface (GPI) via a 9-pin D-type connector that allows dry contact alarms.

  • Page 9: Front And Rear Panels

    Front and Rear Panels The front panel provides the means to locally configure the MX1. The rear panel provides the electrical and communications interfaces. Front Panel The front panel contains a two-line LCD window and six control buttons, which are used to configure the MX1.
  • Page 10 XLR Cable Wiring Figure 5: Rear Panel 9-Pin D-Type to XLR Connector If you connect a computer to MX1 Serial Port 1 or 2, you must configure the computer port to the settings listed in Table 2. Table 2: Serial Line Connection Requirements...

  • Page 11: Powering Up The Mx1

    Computer Communication – 1 RS232, 1 RS422 Powering up the MX1 To power up the MX1, connect the power to the AC main and turn on the power switch. Figure 6 shows the power connector and switch on the rear panel of the MX1.

  • Page 12: The Menu System

    Figure 8: Menu System Controlling the Menu The MX1 is configured through the front panel buttons. The following six buttons are used to navigate the menu system and configure available parameters: ▼ scrolls downward through a menu. In edit mode, it is used to edit values.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    { } – data cannot be modified < > – data can be modified Getting Started After the MX1 powers up, the first two lines of the Main Menu appear. Figure 10 illustrates the Main Menu screen. Figure 10: Main Menu Screen To view the rest of the menu, use the scroll buttons.
  • Page 14 Viewing the MX1 Status on page 31 Unit Config Viewing the Unit Configuration on page 35 Viewing and Configuring the Communication Settings Comm Settings on page 37 Additional Setups Configuring Additional Setups on page 39 MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Configuring The Input Ts

    To configure parameters for a QPSK1 or QPSK2 TS input stream: 1. To configure QPSK1 parameters, select Input > QPSK1. To configure QPSK2 parameters, select Input > QPSK2. The QPSK Input Menu screen appears. MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...
  • Page 16 10.75 GHz 12.75 GHz Cband 3.0 GHz 4.200 GHz Lband .950 GHz 2.150 GHz LBN Frequency 10.000 GHz 10.000 GHz 11.000 GHz 11.000 GHz 11.300 GHz 11.300 GHz 11.700 GHz 11.700 GHz MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

  • Page 17: Configuring The Ip Input Ts

    Press ► to move right one number or letter. Press ◄ to move left one number or letter. Press ▲ to select other values or increase a number. This depends on the parameter. MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

  • Page 18: Viewing The Asi 1 Or Asi 2 Input Ts

    To discard your changes, press ESC. The LCD displays the Input TS Menu. Viewing the ASI 1 or ASI 2 Input TS The ASI Input Menu lists the input channels of the MX1. The parameters in the Input Menu cannot be modified. The numbers on the left side of the menu accompanying the inputs indicate whether the input is Input 1 or Input 2.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Configuring The Decoder Parameters

    The Decoder Menu displays the service and service provider name. Through the Decoder Menu, you can configure the parameters for controlling the decoder. The Decoder Menu appears automatically on the MX1 screen after the system is idle for two minutes.

  • Page 20: Configuring The Decoder Input

    To discard your changes, press ESC. The LCD displays the first two lines of the Main Menu. Configuring the Decoder Work Mode The Decoder Work Mode Menu allows you to define the service in a TS. The following is a list of possible work modes: MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

  • Page 21: Configuring The Decoder Service Mode

    PIDs. Figure 33: Service Mode Submenu Screen 3. From the Main Menu, select a PID and press ENTER. The MX1 returns to the Work Mode Menu. 4. To continue working in the Decoder Submenu, press ENTER or ESC.

  • Page 22: Configuring The Decoder Pids Mode

    The Decoder Video Menu allows you to configure the video stream output within a TS. To configure the video output: 1. From the Main Menu, select Decoder > [Decoder Name] > Video. The Video Menu screen appears. MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...
  • Page 23 Press ESC or ◄ to discard the change and return to the left side of the menu. 4. To configure additional parameters, repeat steps 2 - 3 until all desired parameters are configured. MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

  • Page 24: Configuring The Decoder Display

    2. Press ► to move the cursor to the right side of the LCD screen. 3. Press ▼ and ▲ to toggle the parameter setting. The following is a list of possible output formats: MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

  • Page 25: Configuring The Decoder Vbi Functions

    Table 9 lists the permitted values of the VBI Functions Menu parameters. Table 9: VBI Functions Menu Parameter Values Parameter Possible Values Teletext ON, OFF Closed Caption None, DVS157, ATSC ON, OFF MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

  • Page 26: Configuring The Decoder Audio

    Scroll to the desired parameter. Press ► to move the cursor to the right side of the menu. Press ▼ and ▲ to toggle the parameter setting. Table 11 lists the parameters and their permitted values. MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...
  • Page 27 4. To configure additional parameters, repeat steps 2 - 0. 5. Press ► or ENTER to save changes and return to the Decoder Submenu. Press ESC to discard your changes and return to the Decoder Submenu. MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Configuring The Output Ts

    2. Scroll down to TS_OUT_2 and press ► to move the cursor to the right side of the LCD screen. 3. Press ▼ and ▲ to toggle the parameter setting. The following is a list of possible values: QPSK1 QPSK2 MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

  • Page 30: Configuring The Ts_Out_2 Cam Parameters

    The value 2000H indicates that no PID exists for Teletext. 2. To edit the parameters: Press ► to enter the right side of the menu. Press ▼ and ▲ buttons to edit the PID. MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

  • Page 31: Configuring The Ip Out

    1. From the Main Menu, select Output. The Output Menu screen appears (Figure 47). 2. Press ▼ to scroll down to LSData (RS-232). 3. Press ► to configure the low speed data (RS-232). The LSData Menu screen appears. MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...
  • Page 32 6. To configure additional parameters, repeat steps 4 - 5. 7. Press ► or ENTER to save changes and return to the Output Menu. Press ESC to discard your changes and return to the Output Menu. MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

  • Page 33: Chapter 5 Configuring The Ca System

    To configure the name, input, and status of the CAM 1 or CAM 2: 1. From the Main Menu, select CA System > CAM 1 or CAM 2. The CAM Menu screen appears. MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...
  • Page 34 Possible Values Cannot be edited. The field shows the name of the CAM Name manufacturer. QPSK1, ASI 1, ASI 2 Note: When the MX1 contains the maximum hardware Input configuration, options QPSK2, QPSK3, and QPSK4 may also appear. Status Cannot be edited. The field shows the status of the CAM 3.

  • Page 35: Configuring The Mcd

    The MCD Menu allows you to add and remove the decrypted services of each CAM. Figure 64 illustrates the MCD Menu screen. The MCD feature is only available to users of the MX1 3000 series. Figure 64: MCD Menu Screen...

  • Page 36: To Configure The Biss Parameters

    Injected ID -> ESW <****************> Press ▼ and ▲ to change 16 digits, and ID <**************> Press ▼ and ▲ to change 14 digits. Buried ID -> ESW <****************> Press ▼ and ▲ to change 16 digits. MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

  • Page 37: Chapter 6 Viewing The Mx1 Status

    Figure 70: Status Menu Screen Viewing Alarms To view the MX1 alarms: 1. From the Main Menu, select Alarms. A list of current alarms for the MX1 system appears. Figure 72: List of Alarms The Alarms list is a scrollable list that displays all of the current alarms for the system.

  • Page 38: Viewing Inputs

    1. From the Main Menu, select Alarms > QPSK1 or QPSK2. The Status QPSK Menu screen appears. Figure 76: Status QPSK Menu Screen To view the rest of the menu, use the scroll buttons. Figure 77 illustrates the full Status QPSK Menu. MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...
  • Page 39 10.600 GHz High Band 9.7500 GHz Low Band CBand 5.150 GHz 1 - 45 MBaud (Symbol) Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, Auto Polarity Horizontal, Vertical, None 22 KHz ON, OFF EB/N0 Signal:Noise ratio MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

  • Page 40: Viewing The Asi 1 Or Asi 2 Inputs

    Parameter Type Possible Values Bit Error Rate Note: If the MX1 displays a value of X.XXXX e-3 or higher (e.g., 2.0000 e-2) check your satellite connection. Gain Margin in Eb/N0. Gain Marg Note: A value less than 7 dB indicates a critical state.

  • Page 41: Chapter 7 Viewing The Unit Configuration

    Viewing the Unit Configuration The Unit Configuration Menu displays the current configuration of the MX1. To access the Unit Configuration Menu, select Unit Config from the Main Menu. Figure 80 illustrates the Unit Configuration Menu screen. Figure 80: Unit Configuration Menu Screen To view the rest of the menu, use the scroll buttons.

  • Page 43: Chapter 8 Viewing And Configuring The Communication Settings

    Viewing and Configuring the Communication Settings The Communication Settings Menu displays the MX1 parameters for communicating with a network management system. It allows you to view the serial connection settings and configure the network connection parameters. To access the Communication Settings Menu, select Comm Settings from the Main Menu.

  • Page 44: Configuring The Network Settings

    3. To configure additional parameters, press ◄ and repeat step 2. 4. To save your changes, press ENTER. The Comm Settings Menu appears. 5. Press ESC to return to the Main Menu. MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

  • Page 45: Chapter 9 Configuring Additional Setups

    1. From the Main Menu, select Additional Setups. The Additional Setups Menu screen appears (Figure 90). 2. Select High Jitter and press ► to move the cursor to the right side of the LCD screen. MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...
  • Page 46 3. Press ▼ and ▲ to change the parameter value. The following are possible values: ON. Select this value to enable high jitter. OFF. Select this value to disable high jitter. 4. Press ENTER to save your changes. Press ESC to discard your changes. MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

  • Page 47: Glossary

    Multi-Channel Decryption Modulator NTSC National TV Standards Committee Phase Alternating Line PASSTHRU Pass Through Program Clock Reference Program Identification Picture in Picture Quad Quadrature monitoring SCPC Single Channel per Carrier Serial Digital Interface MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...
  • Page 48 SYNCH Synchronization SVHS Super VHS Transport Stream Vertical Blanking Interval MX1 Single Channel MPEG 2 Decoder Operation Manual...

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