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General Instrument DSR-4810 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 2 DigiCipher is a registered trademark of General Instrument Corporation. Portions of this product are manufactured and sold under license from General Instrument Corporation for U.S. Patent Nos. 4,613,901, 4,634,808, 4,712,238, 4,792,973, 4,864,615, 4,933,898, 5,144,664, 5,606,616, 5,485,577, 5,081,680, 4,975,951, 5,083,293, 5,111,504, 5,671,276 and other patents issued or pending.

  • Page 3: Safety Considerations

    This commercial unit is intended for the decoding of DigiCipher II television signals for commercial use. Possession of this device does not enable or entitle the possessor to ® receive DigiCipher II television signals. Contact program providers to obtain appropriate authorizations. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)
  • Page 4 For countries outside the U.S.A. it is required to use a power cord that complies with the electrical standards established by that country. See IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS for additional safety instructions. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductor, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements to grounding electrodes. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)
  • Page 6 Article 820-40 of the NEC. This article provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close as possible to the point of cable entry as practical. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONFIG MENU:............................31 ALARMS MENU:............................35 SAVE MENU: ............................37 CHAPTER 5 ................................ 38 REAR PANEL AND CONNECTORS ......................... 38 REAR PANEL ..............................38 CONNECTING THE CONNECTORS ......................41 CONNECTING THE CONNECTORS ......................42 DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    4:2:2 SDI..............................43 TERMINAL STRIP............................. 44 CHAPTER 6 ................................ 45 LANGUAGE ABBREVIATIONS........................45 CHAPTER 7 ................................ 46 PRODUCT SUPPORT & EQUIPMENT RETURNS.................... 46 IF YOU NEED HELP ............................46 REPAIRING PROCEDURES: ......................... 46 WARRANTY ..............................47 DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)

  • Page 9: Chapter 1

    THE DSR-4810 The General Instrument DSR-4810 is hereinafter referred to as “unit.” The General Instrument DSR-4810 receives both HD and SD signals. Both HD and SD streams are reprocessed to the Digital Video Broadcast Asynchronous Serial Interface format at 270 Mbps. The ASI signal is output through a BNC connector.

  • Page 10: Key Features

    Non-volatile memory to indefinitely recall the operating configuration when power fluctuates, is interrupted or removed altogether. Security features, including General Instrument’s proven security system. Even though the unit does not require a TvPass™ Card to operate with security, in the unlikely event that the code is compromised, security can be renewed by simply inserting a card with a new code into the receiver.

  • Page 11: What Are Virtual Channels

    (French), and the right output is the second mono (Portuguese). If you specify a language that is not available, the audio defaults to the first in the VCT list–usually selected by the programmer because it matches the video lip movements. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)

  • Page 12: Chapter 3

    Output Signal to Noise Ratio (A weighted): >90 dB Sampling Rates: 44.1 and 48.0 kbps Dolby Compression Rates: 32 to 640 kbps Digital Audio Output Impedance (differential pair with ground): 110 ohms Output Level (non adjustable): Unity Gain DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)
  • Page 13 Motion Prediction: Field and Dual Frame B Frame Support: 2 and No B Frames Data Interfaces Asynchronous Data Output: EIA 232 9.6 to 19.2 kbps Remote Control: EIA 232/485 9.6 to 38.4 kbps Ethernet: 10Base-T TCP/IP DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)

  • Page 14: Chapter 3

    INVENTORY AND INSTALLATION INVENTORY AND INSTAL LATION To prevent damage and/or safety hazards, always handle the General Instruments DSR-4810 with care and only according to instructions as laid out in this Operations Manual. INVENTORY The shipping carton should contain the following items: 1.

  • Page 15: Initial Receiver Setup

    INITIAL RECEIVER SETUP The procedure for first-time setup is as follows: Press the PROG button until DSR-4810 System mode appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press and turn the EDIT knob to select DC-II Manual mode.
  • Page 16 If the program is fully encrypted the Authorize LED will blink until the receiver is hit with an authorization signal. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)

  • Page 17: Chapter 4

    All operations described in this chapter require using the front panel, which includes manufacturer, model designation, menu controls, operational status, display and edit control and TvPass Card. Figure 4-1 The Front Panel 3a-l 4a-h DSR-4810 MPEG-2 SDTV 4:2:2 DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)

  • Page 18: The Front Panel

    Indicates received signal bit error rate Display See Chapter 6 for detailed menu operation Edit Control Rotary/Push Press to enable Edit function; rotate to select and change Knob settings TV Pass Card Provided renewable security interface DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)
  • Page 19 Front Panel Controls and Menu Display Figure 4-2 The Front Panel DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)

  • Page 20: Editing And Menu Configuration

    Below each field label is the current setting for that field. Note: Within the LCD screen diagram, 0 is used as a placeholder for numeric characters and – is used as a placeholder for alpha characters. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)

  • Page 21: Status Menu

    A five (5) character field showing the first four characters of the corresponding transponder_name() as defined in the Transponder Name Table®. PROGRAM A twelve (12) character field showing the first twelve characters of the name() as defined in the Source Name Table. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)

  • Page 22: Programs Menu

    MPEG In DC-II VCT mode this field displays the selected MPEG service number updated when VCT information is entered (note that this is a read only field in DC-II VCT mode) DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)
  • Page 23 Displays the current operational mode into which the unit was placed. The procedure for DC-II Manual mode set is as follows: Press the PROG button until DSR-4810 System mode appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press and turn the EDIT knob to select DC-II VCT mode.
  • Page 24 The procedure for first-time setup is as follows: Press the PROG button until DSR-4810 System mode appears on the top line of the LCD screen. Press and turn the EDIT knob to select DC-II Manual mode.
  • Page 25 The receiver’s RF demodulation mode should be changed to DVB mode. The satellite number and V/H automatic functions are disabled. All other functions work the same as in DC-II Manual mode. The audio will automatically switch between Dolby AC3 and Musicam audio signals. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)

  • Page 26: Presets Menu

    LCD. Press and turn the EDIT knob to select SAVE. Type in the new filename. Note: Do not save presets in VCT mode unless you know that you will not be changing the RF parameters. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)

  • Page 27: Rf Menu

    Transname Note: The RF Menu has multiple functions, which depend on the mode of operation. The DSR-4810 has three modes of operation, and the function of each field as related to the mode of operation is shown below. DISPLAY EXT 1, MENU 1 Displays the current antenna being used.
  • Page 28 Displays the current symbol rate defined for the current port. This field is in units of Mbps and is capable of 1 kbps steps. Displays the current forward error correction (viterbi puncture rate) of the current port. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)
  • Page 29 3000 MHz ~ 4200 MHz Frequency Spectrum 10750 MHz KU Band Frequency 11700 MHz ~ 12900 MHz Frequency Spectrum 11250 MHz KU Band Frequency 12200 MHz ~ 13400 MHz Frequency Spectrum L-band Frequency 950 MHz ~ 2150 MHz Frequency Spectrum DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)

  • Page 30: Video Menu

    DISPLAY EXT 1, MENU 1 (SHO WN WITH VIDEO) Displays the video parameters. PDST A four (4) character field allowing control of the pedestal setting. Options are: Off – override: pedestal off On – override: pedestal on DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)
  • Page 31 Selects a line number (10-20) where to insert the receiver generated VITS. ODD/EVEN Selects the video field and fixed pattern where the VITS will be inserted. Current selections are 1) NTC 7 Composit; 2) NTC 7 Combined; and 3) FCC Multiburst. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)

  • Page 32: Audio Menu

    A three (3) character field that enables the user to display the audio parameters for the primary (1/2) and secondary (3/4) audio channels. AUDIO FORMAT A nine (9) character display showing the Dolby AC3 Audio Coding mode according to the following table: DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)
  • Page 33 The PID carrying the encoded audio bitstream. DISPLAY EXT 2, MENU 1 A three (3) character field that enables the user to display the audio control parameters for the primary (1/2) and secondary (3/4) audio channels. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)
  • Page 34 Allows the user to enter dynamic range compression in Off, Low, Medium or High modes for the low level audio spectrum. EMBED Controls the On/Off embedding of the program audio into the 4:2:2 SDI output. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)

  • Page 35: Remote Menu

    The value is presented in HEX and is fully editable with a range from 0x0000 - 0xFFFF. DTMFLEV Controls the DTMF audio output level (100 is the default setting for +18 dBm at 600 ohm load). RSXXX- CFG Displays the currently active communication protocol, (e.g., RS232, RS485). DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)

  • Page 36: Timers Menu

    Front Panel Controls and Menu Display TIMERS MENU: TIMERS EXT 1 EXT 2 Menu 1 Menu 2 Timers Menu Unavailable DISPLAY EXT 1, MENU 1 DISPLAY EXT 2, MENU 1 DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)

  • Page 37: Data Menu

    This is an automatic function and if no Async service is available, the RS232 is in OFF condition and the PID is blank. DISPLAY EXT 2, MENU 1 Factory use only — (solely for service personnel use.) DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)
  • Page 38 Front Panel Controls and Menu Display DISPLAY EXT 3, MENU 1 Factory use only — (solely for service personnel use.) DISPLAY EXT 4, MENU 1 Factory use only — (solely for service personnel use.) DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)

  • Page 39: Config Menu

    DISPLAY EXT 1, MENU 1 GI-ACE Displays the installed GI ACE serial number. Note: The receiver must be tuned and RF Locked onto a valid GI satellite signal for the ACE number to become active. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)
  • Page 40 DISPLAY EXT 1, MENU 3 (REQTVP) REQTVP Displays the required TVP card serial number if required. DISPLAY EXT 1, MENU 4 Displays the current firmware version. (For service personnel use only.) DISPLAY E XT 1, MENU 5 DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)
  • Page 41 The default audio signal is 1KHz tone +18 dBm. Use the blank area to turn the tone on/off for secondary. Note: This will interrupt the receiver's current audio output until the user turns off the test signal. The 4:2:2 SDI will output the audio test signals as embedded 3/4. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)
  • Page 42 This test will control the external two contact closures; when On forces them to close, when Off operates in an open condition. DISPLAY EXT 2, MEN U 1, EDIT OPTION 7 Outputs a~z and 0~9 @ 19.2 baud 8N1, no flow control. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)

  • Page 43: Alarms Menu

    Next to the signal level is the alarm threshold. If the signal level is below -65dBm the meter will read Low. If the Signal is in alarm condition, brackets will be placed around the word <Signal>. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)
  • Page 44 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. This delay is used so that when changing channels, the alarms are not set immediately off. DISPLAY EXT 3, MEN U 1 Allows user to turn on/off each of the alarm functions. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)

  • Page 45: Save Menu

    Front Panel Controls and Menu Display SAVE MENU: SAVE No Menus There is no menu associated with the Save button. Press when illuminated to save the current setting. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)

  • Page 46: Chapter 5

    C H A P T E R 5 REAR PANEL AND CONNECTORS REAR PANEL AND CONNE CTORS REAR PANEL All items in this section pertain to the rear panel of the DSR-4810. Figure 5-1 10a-d 15a-j DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)

  • Page 47: The Rear Panel

    (under the ALARMS Menu) becomes active. Delayed in time by whatever default delay is selected in the ALARM Menu. ALM IN Special Note: Normally OPEN. Will sense an external contact closure, cause the ALM OUT contact DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)
  • Page 48 Event Trigger System to control ad insertions at cable head-ends. #2 CONT Dry Contact Closure, used only by systems that employ an Event Trigger System to control ad insertions at cable head-ends. AGC Voltage Output Range DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)
  • Page 49 Rear Panel and Connectors Figure 5-2 The Rear Panel DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)

  • Page 50: Connecting The Connectors

    Use a dB 9-pin connector with a metalized grounding shell and shielded cable. #1 & #2 DIGITAL AUDIO XLR TYPE CONNECTORS AES/EBU compliant digital audio interfaces. Use an XLR connector with a metalized grounding shell. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)

  • Page 51: #1-#4 Rf Input

    BNC TYPE CONNECTORS SMPTE 259 digital video output with embedded audio. Use an RG6 CATV 75 ohm 100% coverage coaxial cable and quality 360° compression crimp BNC connector to minimize signal egress and ingress caused by EMI. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)

  • Page 52: Terminal Strip

    Use two conductor shielded audio cables and ensure shield connects to ground. Use an RG6 CATV 75ohm 100% coverage coaxial cable and quality 360° compression crimp BNC connector to minimize signal egress and ingress caused by EMI. DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev. B (4/09/00)

  • Page 53: Chapter 6

    Romanian German Russian Greek Samoan Gujarati Scots Hebrew Sindhi Himachali Spanish Hindi Swahili Hiri Motu Swedish Hungarian Tagalog Icelandic Tahitian Indonesian Tamil Interlingua (International Auxiliary Thai Language Assn.) Turkish Irinian Urdu Irish Vietnamese Italian Welsh DSR-4810 Operating Manual, Rev.B (4/9/00)

  • Page 54: Chapter 7

    GI has established a streamlined process to ensure the rapid return of products when repair is required. As a system operator, you must return the unit to General Instrument for repair. After speaking with a technician at the TAC, if a Return Material Authorization (RMA) is deemed necessary a case number will be generated and forwarded to the repair facility.

  • Page 55: Warranty

    Instrument’s prior written approval; or (iv) if any IRD has had its housing opened. General Instrument shall have no liability to any third person or entity in relation to any warranty or representation which purports to extend, alter, or modify the limited warranty terms set forth above.
  • Page 56 Ship it insured to the authorized service center specified by General Instrument. All packing, shipping and insurance to return the IRD to General Instrument must be prepaid by you. General Instrument Corporation shall pay return shipping charges.

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