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Instruction Manual
UNITY4422™
MPEG VIDEO
INTEGRATED
RECEIVER DECODER
Data, drawings, and other material contained herein
are proprietary to Wegener Communications, Inc., and
may not be reproduced or duplicated in any form
without the prior permission of Wegener
Communications, Inc.
When ordering parts from Wegener Communications,
Inc., be sure to include the equipment model number,
equipment serial number, and a description of the part.
In all correspondence with Wegener Communications,
Inc., regarding this publication, please refer to
UTY4422-001G.
Note: Features of the product described herein are
covered by U.S. Patent # 4,985,895.
First Edition: April 1999
Revised:
August 2002

TECHNOLOGY PARK / JOHNS CREEK
11350 TECHNOLOGY CIRCLE
DULUTH, GEORGIA 30097-1502
(770) 814-4000 FAX (770) 623-0698

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION
As this unit is intended to interface with other electrical/electronic systems, proper
engineering practices must be adhered to during installation and check-out.
All AC power and ground must be installed in accordance with National Electric
Code Standards as to conductor size and limitations (see NFPA 70, articles 200280, as amended, if required), and lightning protection must be provided.
All RF interconnections must be properly shielded to prevent ingression or
egression of potential interfering sources to existing services.
Any damage to this unit caused by improper wiring/interconnections will void any
warranty extended.

WARRANTY

All Wegener Communications products are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for
a period of one year after shipment to customer. Wegener Communications' obligation under this
warranty is limited to repairing or, at Wegener Communications' option, replacing parts, subassemblies,
or entire assemblies. Wegener Communications shall not be liable for any special, indirect, or
consequential damages. This warranty does not cover parts or equipment which have been subject to
misuse, negligence, or accident by the customer during use. All shipping costs for warranty repairs will
be prepaid by the customer. There are no other warranties, express or implied, except as stated
herein.

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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
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Title

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General .....................................................................................................
Introduction ..............................................................................................
Unpacking and Inspection ........................................................................
Installation Instructions ............................................................................
1.4.1 Elevated Operating Ambient ........................................................
1.4.2 Reduced Air Flow ........................................................................
1.4.3 Mechanical Loading .....................................................................
1.4.4 Circuit Overloading ......................................................................
1.4.5 Reliable Earthing ..........................................................................
Physical Environment ...............................................................................
Security Labels .........................................................................................
Physical Specifications .............................................................................
Technical Support .....................................................................................
Manuals ....................................................................................................

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SECTION 2 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
2.1
2.2
2.3

Unit Overview ..........................................................................................
Block Diagram Discussion .......................................................................
Specifications ............................................................................................
2.3.1 L-Band Tuner ...............................................................................
2.3.2 QPSK Demodulator ......................................................................
2.3.3 Transport DEMUX .......................................................................
2.3.4 System Processor ..........................................................................
2.3.5 Auxiliary Data Processing ............................................................
2.3.6 Composite Video Encoder ............................................................
2.3.7 Video Specifications .....................................................................
2.3.8 Audio Specifications ....................................................................
2.3.9 Serial ASYNC Data, Monitor and Control of IRD ......................
2.3.10 Option Modules for Expansion Ports ...........................................
2.3.11 AC Power .....................................................................................
2.3.12 LNB DC power ............................................................................
2.3.13 Four Input / One Output RF Switch (Optional) ...........................
2.3.13.1 Description ....................................................................
2.3.13.2 Electrical Characteristics ..............................................

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2.5

2.6

Title

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Local Controls and Indicators ..................................................................
2.4.1 Front Panel ...................................................................................
2.4.1.1 Front Panel Display .......................................................
2.4.1.2 Front Panel Keypad .......................................................
2.4.1.3 Indicator LED’s .............................................................
2.4.2 Rear Panel .....................................................................................
2.4.2.1 Standard DVB Synchronous Interface ..........................
External Inputs and Outputs .....................................................................
2.5.1 Balanced Audio Outputs ..............................................................
2.5.2 FCC-Mandated Suppression of Radiated Emissions ....................
2.5.3 Alarm Relay and Addressable Contact Closures .........................
2.5.4 AES/EBU Audio Connector Pinout .............................................
Expansion Card Configuration .................................................................
2.6.1 Balanced Audio Expansion Card .................................................
2.6.1.1 Audio Card Jumper Configuration ................................
2.6.1.2 Audio Card Label Instructions ......................................
2.6.2 SYNC or ASI Output Data Card Jumper Configuration ..............

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SECTION 3 – OPERATION
3.1

3.2

3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6

Modes of Operation ..................................................................................
3.1.1 Power Up ......................................................................................
3.1.2 Boot Fail .......................................................................................
3.1.3 Alarm, Warning, & Normal ..........................................................
LED & Alarm / Warning Conditions .......................................................
3.2.1 Carrier (Green) .............................................................................
3.2.2 RF Level (Green) ..........................................................................
3.2.3 MPEG (Green) ..............................................................................
3.2.4 Cue (Green) ..................................................................................
3.2.5 COMPEL (Green) ........................................................................
3.2.6 Authorized (Green) .......................................................................
3.2.7 Alarm (Red) ..................................................................................
3.2.8 Warning (Amber) .........................................................................
Relays .......................................................................................................
Program Selection ....................................................................................
Audio Handling ........................................................................................
Sources of Control ....................................................................................
3.6.1 COMPEL™ ..................................................................................
3.6.2 Terminal .......................................................................................

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3.6.4

Modem ..........................................................................................
PAL / NTSC Selection .................................................................

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3.8

3.9

Title

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3.6.5 Display / Push Buttons .................................................................
Serial Port - Command Syntax .................................................................
Receiver Functions ...................................................................................
3.8.1 Perms, Temps, Searching & Settings ..........................................
3.8.2 Signal Quality Monitoring ...........................................................
3.8.3 Frequency Tagging ......................................................................
Display / Push Buttons .............................................................................
3.9.1 Overview ......................................................................................
3.9.2 Push Button Functions ..................................................................
3.9.3 E-mail ...........................................................................................

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Appendix A - Terminal / Modem Commands
A1.0

A1.1

Status Commands .....................................................................................
A1.0.1 H (Help) .....................................................................................
A1.0.2 R (Report) ..................................................................................
Control Commands ...................................................................................
A1.1.1 ABORT ......................................................................................
A1.1.2 ADDS ........................................................................................
A1.1.3 DELS .........................................................................................
A1.1.4 MUTE ........................................................................................
A1.1.5 OH .............................................................................................
A1.1.6 PC ..............................................................................................
A1.1.7 PERM ........................................................................................
A1.1.8 PERMCH ...................................................................................
A1.1.9 PW .............................................................................................
A1.1.10 RE ..............................................................................................
A1.1.11 SETAUDIO ...............................................................................
A1.1.12 SETLNB ....................................................................................
A1.1.13 SETTIMEOUT ..........................................................................
A1.1.14 SNR ...........................................................................................
A1.1.15 TEMP .........................................................................................
A1.1.16 TEMPCH ...................................................................................
A1.1.17 UNMUTE ..................................................................................

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Appendix B - Front Panel Display
B1.1
B1.2
B1.3

Home Screen ............................................................................................
Email ........................................................................................................
Hardware Setup ........................................................................................
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B1.5
B1.6

Status Reports ...........................................................................................
Version .....................................................................................................
Navigation Help .......................................................................................
Table of Contents (continued)

APPDX

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Glossary of Terms ..................................................................................

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RMA Request Form ................................................................................

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LIST OF TABLES
Table

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Physical Specifications............................................................................
Tuner Specifications................................................................................
QPSK Demodulator Requirements .........................................................
Video Resolution Requirements..............................................................
Video Specifications ...............................................................................
Audio Specifications ...............................................................................
Serial ASYNC Port Requirements ..........................................................
RF Switch Characteristics .......................................................................
Front Panel LED's ...................................................................................
Serial 1 and Serial 2 Port Pin-outs ..........................................................
Input and Output Connectors ..................................................................
Analog Audio Channel 1 and Channel 2 Connector Pinouts ..................
AES/EBU Digital Audio Pinouts ............................................................
LED and Alarm Conditions.....................................................................
Audio Handling .......................................................................................
Serial Port Device Combinations ...........................................................
Serial Port Settings .................................................................................
Serial Port Operation...............................................................................
Settings Parameters .................................................................................
Group Settings.........................................................................................
IRD Signal Quality..................................................................................
Display Modes.........................................................................................
Push Button Functions ............................................................................
LC Display Menus ..................................................................................

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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UNITY4422 Block Diagram ...................................................................
Ferrite Bead Installation ..........................................................................
UNITY4422 Front Panel .........................................................................
UNITY4422 Rear Panel ..........................................................................

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SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
GENERAL
The purpose of this manual is to describe the proper installation and operation of the Wegener
Communications UNITY4422 MPEG Video Integrated Receiver Decoder.
1.2
INTRODUCTION
The UNITY 4422 IRD is an integrated receiver/decoder designed to receive SCPC or MCPC
DVB-compliant digital video signals transmitted by satellite. These include the new 4:2:0 and
4:2:2 chroma formats, as well as the traditional 4:3 and new 16:9 aspect ratios. The input to the
IRD is an L-band (950-2150 MHz) RF signal which is processed to produce NTSC or PAL
video, audio, e-mail output, and electronic-relay cueing signals. The IRD is fully networkcontrolled via the Wegener Communications, Inc. (WCI) COMPEL control system.
The optional decryption feature for the IRD allows for use of WCI conditional access.
Authorization of each IRD is under network control.
In addition to network control, the IRD features a front-panel LCD interface for gathering local
status information. In addition, limited control of the IRD (if allowed by the COMPEL
network) may be implemented via serial port, connecting either to a local terminal (or via phone
modem) to a remote terminal.
The IRD has expansion ports for up to two add-in modules. Contact the Wegener Sales
Department about available options.
1.3
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Carefully unpack the unit and inspect it for obvious signs of physical damage which might have
occurred during shipment. Any damage claims must be reported to the carrier immediately. Be
sure to check the package contents carefully for important documents and materials.
1.4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid damage to this and other equipment, or personal injury, the following items should be
strictly observed.
1.4.1
Elevated Operating Ambient
If equipment is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient of the
rack may be greater than the room ambient. Therefore, considerations should be given to the
TMRA, or Temperature inside the Mounting Rack, and not just inside the roomThe statements
on the second line tell which devices can be connected to Serial Port 2 when the device on the
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1.4.2
Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for
safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
1.4.3
Mechanical Loading
Mounting of equipment in a rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due
to uneven loading.
1.4.4
Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the
effect that overloading of circuits could have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this
concern.
1.4.5
Reliable Earthing
Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should
be given to supply connections other than direct connection to the Branch (use of power strips).
1.5
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
See specific statements in Section 1.4.
Mount the UNITY4422 IRD in a standard EIA 19-inch equipment rack located in a clean, dry
environment, and do not place unsupported equipment on the unit. Make sure that total rack
power consumption does not exceed the limits of the AC branch circuit, and that a reliable earth
safety ground is maintained. The unit will meet the full 10-40oC operating temperature
specification only if adequate clearance around vent-holes is provided. The units may be
arranged without empty space between them, as long as enough rack ventilation is provided to
prevent severe heat buildup. Please note the maximum per-unit power dissipation of 45 watts.
1.6
SECURITY LABELS
The UNITY4422 uses security labels over some of the screws. There are no user serviceable
components within the unit, and tampering with the security labels or opening the units will void
your warranty. If you have questions, contact Wegener's customer service department at the
address, phone, or fax numbers listed in Section 1.8 of this manual.

* * * WARNING * * *
When connecting cables to “F” type connectors apply a force of no more than 12 inch lb.
(Finger tight). Avoid connecting adapters directly to “F” type connectors. Use at minimum
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1.7
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The operating temperature of the IRD is +10°C to +40°C in still air with unblocked side vents.
(The unit is fan-cooled.)
Table 1. Physical Specifications
Parameter

Description

Size

19”W x 1.75”H x 13.75”D

Weight

10.5 Pounds

Operating Temperature

+10°C to +40°C

Power Requirements

115VAC, 60Hz, 0.8A Typ., or
230VAC, 50Hz, 0.5A Typ.

1.8
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
In the event the unit fails to perform as described, contact Wegener Communications Customer
Service at (770) 814-4057, FAX (678) 624-0294, or e-mail “service@wegener.com”.
To return a product for service:
1. Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number by completing and faxing a copy of
the RMA Form (See Appendix D, Page 67.) to (678) 624-0294. You may e-mail the same
information instead to:
service@wegener.com
2. Plainly write the RMA number on the outside of the product shipping container.
NOTE: Writing the RMA number on the outside of the shipping container will
help us to return your equipment to you sooner. Thank you.
3. Return the product, freight prepaid, to the address below:
Service Department RMA# ________
Wegener Communications, Inc.
359 Curie Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005
NOTE: All returned material must be shipped freight prepaid. C.O.D.
shipments will not be accepted.
Please contact Customer Service at one of the numbers above if you have any questions
regarding service procedures.

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1.9
MANUALS
If you have any suggestions concerning this, or any Wegener Manual, please E-mail them to
manuals@wegener.com. If you would rather mail them, please do so to the address shown
below. Our preference is that you copy the page in question, mark it up, and fax or mail us the
copy. We do appreciate constructive criticism. The Fax Number is 770-497-0411.
Attn: Manuals
Wegener Communications, Inc.
11350 Technology Circle
Duluth, GA 30097

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SECTION 2
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
2.1
UNIT OVERVIEW
The UNITY 4422 IRD features several separate hardware components: The DC switching
power supply, the main motherboard, an L-band DVB receiver, front-panel keypad controller
card, a front-panel LCD assembly, and the optional L-band RF switch. The DC switching power
supply provides all internal regulated DC power. When present, the L-band RF switch is
installed in the Module 2 expansion slot, and provides network or (if allowed by the network)
local user selection of up to four separate feeds. The selected RF feed output is connected to the
DVB-compliant L-band receiver card. This card tunes and demodulates the input QPSK carrier,
and then applies two layers of error correction decoding. Its output is the original multiplex
MPEG transport stream which was input to the uplink IF modulator. This stream then feeds the
main motherboard, which demultiplexes out the selected video and audio elemental streams.
These are, in turn, de-compressed and converted back to the original analog source material for
output. Meanwhile, the user may query the IRD using the front-panel keypad for input and the
LCD to read the returned status information.
2.2

BLOCK DIAGRAM DISCUSSION

Refer to Figure 1 (Page 14) for the following discussion.
The DVB-compliant receiver card demodulates the incoming QPSK carrier. It implements one
of five possible FEC rates. The resulting bit stream is parsed back into a byte stream and the
MPEG sync is detected. This aligns a de-interleaver and then the following Reed-Solomon FEC
decoder. The decoded byte stream is output to the main board.
The input to the main board is the multiplexed MPEG2 transport stream. If encryption is active,
then the decryption function is executed. The resulting “clear” transport stream is then fed to the
transport demultiplexer. This device selects the component elemental stream for selected video
and audio programs, as well as the network control data streams. The selected video data is
passed to an MPEG video decoder, which converts the signal to linear digital video. This is then
converted to analog NTSC/PAL in a final encoder for output. Meanwhile, the selected MPEG
compressed audio stream is also routed to a combined decompression and digital-to-analog
converter IC. The output is one stereo pair of audio signals (L and R) on Channel 1 at the back
panel. In addition to the first stereo pair, a digital signal processor monitors and demultiplexes
out another selected digital audio stream, which is also decoded and output as the stereo pair on
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20MHz

BUFFER

RATE
FIFO

PLL

SRAM
32K X 8 32K X 8

32K X 8

MPEG2
TRANSPORT

27 Mhz
VCXO

Data

MPEG2

A

16

D

DEMUX

I2C BUS

DB9
I/O PORT

TO FRONT PANEL
DISPLAY &
PUSHBUTTONS

RJ11

I2C BUS

FRAM
2048 X 8

SRAM
128K X 8 128K X 8
(32K X 8) (32K X 8)

L_Addr

Addr/Data

Control

CLK_EN

CS

I2C BUS
AUDIO 2

IRQ / CTL

128K X 8 128K X 8

FLASH 2

BUS

I2C BUS

I2C

J1

SDI
VIDEO
OUT

RESET

DB9

SERIAL
PORT

ALARM
RELAY

LNB

POWER ON WATCHDOG
RESET

CPU

LEFT
&
RIGHT

LEFT
&
RIGHT

COMPOSITE
VIDEO

CONTACT
CLOSURE

R/X CONTROL

AUDIO
DEC 2

AUDIO
DEC 1

VIDEO
ENCODER

D1 VIDEO

AUDIO OUT 1
AUDIO OUT 2

128K X 8 128K X 8

FLASH 1

INT

AES/EBU

VIDEO DEC

256K X 16 256K X 16

I2C BUS

J12
DB-9

A

DRAM
256K X 16 256K X 16

DECRYPTION

DUART

AUDIO
RF SWITCH
EXPANSION BUS CONNECTORS

I2C BUS

AUDIO
3&4
5&6

HBUS
MPEG2 A/V

I2C BUS

C

256K X 16

DRAM
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AUDIO 2

23

HS BUS

I2C BUS

DSP CTL

Control

R/X CONTROL

Address

SECURE MC

DECRYPTION

+3.3V
+3.3V
LNB

+12V
-12V
+5V
+24V
GND

FLASH (DEBUG)

REG
REG
REG

MPEG2
TRANSPORT

R/X DATA IN

EXPA (Audio)
D1 (Video)
XC5204
80C51XA
CPU_2096, TMS2490
DSP_2096
CS4920_1, CS4920_2
CL9100
CL9100
XC5202
EXPM (MPEG2)

--> DSP_320C203

+5V
+5V
+24V

POWER
SUPPLY

R/X CONTROL

CHCLK (7.5 MHz) Distributions:
CHCLKA --> DVB Receiver Module
CHCLKB --> CL9110
CHCLKC --> XC5202
ECLK
--> EXPM

27M1A
27M1D1
27M2
27M3
27M4
27M5
27M6
VCLK
GCLK
27M7
27M1M

TX1

DSP

27 MHz Clock Distributions:

20.000 MHZ
CLOCK

DVB RECEIVER
MODULE (OR
DECRYPTION
EXPANSION)

120 VAC

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The control system on the main board is run by the main host processor. This processor
interfaces with the COMPEL™ network as well as local users and then controls and monitors the
unit’s operations. To do its job, this processor accesses the control data streams recovered from
the main transport demultiplexer. One of these may be a conditional access data stream (if
used). The main processor sends this data to a separate secure microprocessor, which looks to
see if its unit serial number is authorized to receive the broadcast signal and, if so, recovers the
secret keys for decrypting the incoming encrypted transport stream. Meanwhile, the main host
processor also communicates with several peripheral devices. It manages the data passed
to/from the front-panel keypad controller (which lights status LED's, manages an LCD display,
and reads back keypresses). It manages two serial ports that allow for use of a terminal, modem,
printer, or auxiliary data device as well as the display and printing of local e-mail. Additionally,
it controls the L-band receiver daughtercard and any installed options Modules (such as the RF
switch).
For maximum flexibility, and to make value-added upgrades easily possible, the operating unit
software is stored in flash memory and may be dynamically replaced via the local serial port or
from the satellite network control channel.
2.3
SPECIFICATIONS
The receiver uses an integrated tuner and QPSK demodulator assembly.
2.3.1
L-Band Tuner
The tuner specifications are shown below.
Table 2. Tuner Specifications
Parameter

Specification

Input Frequency Range

950 - 2150 MHz

Input Level Range

-20 dBm total signal power down to -135 dBm/Hz
signal power spectral density

Maximum Aggregate Input Power

-5 dBm

Input Impedance

75 ohms, unbalanced

Input VSWR

< 2.5:1, typ. 2.0

Input Noise Figure

8 dB MAX at minimum input level

L.O. Leakage at Input

-55 dBm

2.3.2
QPSK Demodulator
The QPSK demodulator’s input data rate is variable over the range shown in Table 3 (Page 16),
with a minimum transport-rate step size of 1 kbps. In Table 3, “Threshold Eb/No” is that value
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Table 3. QPSK Demodulator Requirements
Inner Code Rate

Symbol Rate

Transport Rate

Threshold Eb/No

1/2

2.71-30 Msps

2.5-27.647 Mbps

4.0

2/3

2.04-30 Msps

2.5-36.863 Mbps

5.0

3/4

1.81-30 Msps

2.5-41.471 Mbps

5.5

5/6

1.63-30 Msps

2.5-46.078 Mbps

6.0

7/8

1.55-30 Msps

2.5-48.382 Mbps

6.4

2.3.3
Transport DEMUX
The transport demux is used to extract the desired video and audio streams from the multiplexed
data stream.
2.3.4
System Processor
The main system processor is an extended architecture processor, and uses flash memory for
microcode storage with download capability via either terminal or satellite channel.
The unit also has an MPEG2 video processor ASIC, and an audio processor ASIC.
2.3.5
Auxiliary Data Processing
An asynchronous user-data stream embedded in the transport stream may be routed to SERIAL 1
or SERIAL 2 ports under user or network control.
2.3.6
Composite Video Encoder
The IRD supports the following video resolutions:
Table 4. Video Resolution Requirements

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PAL

720H x 480V (Full Resolution)

720H x 576V

544H x 480V (3/4 Resolution)

544H x 576V

480H x 480V

480H x 576V

352H x 480V (1/2 Resolution)

352H x 576V

352H x 240V

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2.3.7

Video Specifications

NTSC video performance is specified below at a 9 Mbps video PES rate, 720Hx480V resolution.
Table 5. Video Specifications
Parameter

Production Specification

Signal Type
Output Level
Output Impedance
Multiburst NTSC

NTSC
1.0 Vp-p, ± 2%
75 Ohms
From 0.5 to 4.2
MHz: ≤+0/−1.0 dB
≤ 4 IRE
≤ 1.5°
≤ ± 4 IRE
≤ ± 26 nS
≤ 1 IRE p-p
≤ 3 IRE p-p

PAL
1.0 Vp-p, ± 2%
75 Ohms
From 0.5 to 4.8
MHz: ≤+0/−1.2 dB
≤ 4 IRE
≤ 1.5°
≤ ± 4 IRE
≤ ± 26 nS
≤ 1 IRE p-p
≤ 3 IRE p-p

≥ 56 dB

≥ 56 dB

Differential Gain
Differential Phase
L/C Gain Inequality
L/C Delay Inequality
Line Time W-form Distortion
Field Time W-form Distortion
Video S/N Weighted

2.3.8
Audio Specifications
Audio performance is specified below at a compressed-audio PES rate of 256 kbps.
Table 6. Audio Specifications
Parameter

Specification (each channel of stereo pair)

Output Level-MAX PPL

+18.0 ±0.5 dBm into 600 ohms, at 0 dB
attenuation level
Balanced: < 60 Ohms
20Hz to 20 kHz, + 0.5/-1.5 dB
50Hz to 15 kHz, ± 0.5 dB
50 Hz to 15 kHz, ≤± 2°from linear phase
≤ 0.5 %

Impedance
Frequency Response
Phase accuracy
Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz
test-tone, 1 dB below PPL)
S/N Ratio
Dynamic Range
A/V Sync

m 80 dB (22 Hz to 20 kHz) unweighted
16 bits
≤± 50 mS error

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2.3.9
Serial ASYNC Data, Monitor and Control of IRD
Two serial ports (SERIAL 1 and 2) for data to/from the IRD have the following characteristics:
Table 7. Serial ASYNC Port Requirements
Parameter

Specification

Signal Type

Serial Asynchronous Character Data

Levels

RS-232

Mode

Always 8 data-bits, one start, one stop-bit, half-duplex.

Pin-outs

DCE to AT-compatible serial port, 3-wire subset (Rxd,
Txd, and Ground) without handshake lines

2.3.10 Option Modules for Expansion Ports
The IRD has two expansion slots - one high speed and one low speed. The high speed expansion
port provides the transport layer multiplexed stream while the low speed expansion port provides
the filtered packet data. An I2C bus provides control for option modules. The specifications for
individual modules are included in documentation for the module.
2.3.11 AC Power
The unit features a universal-input power supply. AC line is fed into a standard IEC jack. The
nominal inputs are 115 or 230 VAC ± 10% at 50-60 Hz ± 2%. The total AC current
consumption with the 4:1 RF switch option and max LNB DC load is 0.8A at 115 VAC, and
0.5A at 230 VAC.
2.3.12 LNB DC Power
The unit may feed DC power to an external antenna-mounted LNB using either the RF-In
connector’s center-pin or a terminal on the rear-panel terminal strip (with an external DC power
inserter). The nominal voltage supplied is +17 to +24 VDC, while the maximum load current is
250 mA. The output is short-circuit protected by a thermal fuse. An internal jumper (J27) is
used to enable/disable DC power on the RF-In center-pin. Once that jumper has been set, the
LNB power can be turned on via the front panel menu.
2.3.13 Four Input / One Output RF Switch (Optional)
2.3.13.1 Description
The module is normally installed into the MODULE 2 option-slot position on the back of the
parent IRD. It allows the IRD to select one of four antenna / LNB inputs when its RF OUTPUT
jack is connected via a 75-ohm coax cable to the IRD RF INPUT. There is no power pass for
LNB DC power. (DC for the LNB is provided on the UTY4422 rear terminal strip and requires
an external DC power inserter. No DC voltage is applied to any F connector.) The input and
output RF connectors are Type-F jacks, and they are located on the option module rear panel.
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No user-accessible controls or indicators are located on the module.
2.3.13.2 Electrical Characteristics
The characteristics described in Table 8 are measured at a -25 dBm input level.
Table 8. RF Switch Characteristics

2.4

Parameter

Specification

Input Isolation, Port to Port
(all ports terminated)

> 35 dB, 950-1450 MHz
≥ 24 dB, >1450-2150 MHz

Input VSWR (selected port,
75-ohm system)

≤ 2.5:1, 950-1450 MHz
≤ 3.5:1, >1450-2150 MHz

Insertion Loss

≤ 1.5 dB, 950-1450 MHz
≤ 4 dB, >1450-2150 MHz

LOCAL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

2.4.1
Front Panel
See Figure 3 (Page 25) for a view of the front panel.
2.4.1.1 Front Panel Display
The front-panel includes a 2-line by 20-character display to support the local user
monitor/control interface. See Table 24 (Page 40), and Appendix B for details on the messages
displayed there, as well as the menus supporting the keypad interface described in Section
2.4.1.2.
2.4.1.2 Front Panel Keypad
The front-panel includes a keypad for user input. The keys are right, left, up, down arrows and
SELECT, and ENTER. See Sections 2.4.1.2 and 3.9, and Appendix B for details on their use.

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2.4.1.3 Indicator LED’s
Table 9. Front Panel LED’s*
Label Mnemonic

Meaning (See Section 3.2)

Color

CARRIER

Carrier Tracking indication

Green

MPEG

Main MPEG mux indication

Green

CUE

Contact-closure activation

Green

AUTH

Authorized to receive COMPEL-CA program

Green

RF LEVEL

Signal Level Warning

Green

COMPEL™

Network control indication

Green

WARNING

General warning indication

Yellow

ALARM

Link lost or other major alarm indication

Red

*For an explanation of the Front Panel LED’s, see Section 3.2
2.4.2
Rear Panel
See Figure 4 (Page 25) for a view of the rear panel, where the following controls are located.
2.4.2.1 Standard DVB Synchronous Interface

Table 10. Serial 1 and Serial 2 Port Pin-outs
SERIAL 1
Pin #
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9

SERIAL 2

Signal
DCD (Internally pulled high)
RXD (Output
TXD (Input)
DTR (Not connected)
GNDS
DSA (Internally pulled high)
RTS (Not connected)
CTS (Internally pulled high)
RI

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Pin #
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9

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Signal
DCD (Internally pulled high)
RXD (Output)
TXD (Input)
DTR (Not connected)
GNDS
DSA (Internally pulled high)
RTS (Not connected)
CTS (Internally pulled high)
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2.5

EXTERNAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
Table 11. Input and Output Connectors

Name

Description

RF Switch (Optional)

Four female Type-F RF INPUTS (1-4) and one female Type-F RF
OUTPUT (no powered ports)

RF IN

Female Type F, L-band input, 950-2150 MHz

VIDEO OUT

75 ohm female BNC, NTSC composite video output

BALANCED AUDIO CH1 L & R

Female 9 pin D Connector

BALANCED AUDIO CH2 L & R

Female 9 pin D Connector

SDI (D1) VIDEO

Female BNC

AES/EBU

Female 9 pin D Connector

SERIAL 1

Female 9 pin D Connector (Printer, Modem or Terminal) (See
Table 12 for pin-outs.)

SERIAL 2

Female 9 pin D Connector (Printer, Modem or Terminal) (See
Table 12 for pin-outs.)

LNB (J27 required)

Plug-in terminal strip, LNB DC

GND

Plug-in terminal strip, LNB DC current return

ALARM

Plug-in terminal strip, alarm relay contacts

CLOSURE 1

Plug-in terminal strip, network-controlled solid-state relay contacts

CLOSURE 2

Plug-in terminal strip, network-controlled solid-state relay contacts

AC Input

AC power connected through a standard IEC connector

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Table 12. Analog Audio Channel 1 and Channel 2 Connector Pinouts
Channel 1, J5, DB9

Channel 2, J6, DB9

Pin #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Pin #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Signal
AUDIO1R+
GNDD
AUDIO1RAUDIO1L+
GNDD
AUDIO1LNC
NC
NC

Signal
AUDIO2R+
GNDD
AUDIO2RAUDIO2L+
GNDD
AUDIO2LNC
NC
NC

2.5.1
Balanced Audio Outputs
There are two audio channel outputs on the rear panel. Each Channel (Ch1 & Ch2) has a right
and left pair. Each of these pairs is a balanced, low-impedance audio output. These are accessed
through DB-9 connectors, which plug through the rear panel into the main PWB.
Please note that audio should be terminated with 600-ohm loads for correct output levels.
2.5.2

FCC-Mandated Suppression of Radiated Emissions

In order to comply with the requirements of FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class A
emissions, please read the following instructions on the protection of all output
wiring and cabling:
For each alarm or user-controlled relay output THAT IS USED, a single ferrite
core must be used for EMI emission suppression. The ferrite cores are supplied
in the shipping container along with the Unity4422 IRD. Details on assembly of
the ferrite cores on the wiring are shown in Figure 2. Note that each pair of wires
must pass through the core twice. Be sure that this is done as close to the
removable screw-terminal strip as possible. If minimal slack is used in the outer
“turn,” the ferrite core should be properly restrained by the wiring alone.
In addition to the above precautions for the wiring to the screw-terminal strips,
the user is cautioned to only use high-quality shielded cabling for the SERIAL 1
and SERIAL 2 connectors.
2.5.3
Alarm Relay and Addressable Contact Closures
The rear panel has an alarm relay and two solid-state contact closures addressable from the
COMPEL™ uplink computer. This relay’s “alarm” conditions are the same as the front-panel
ALARM LED. The alarm relay is factory-set so that an alarm condition or the loss of unit power

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will cause the rear panel alarm outputs to short together (alarm relay closed). Ratings for the
alarm relay and network-controlled closures are 100 mA at 30 VDC.
The two contact closures are controlled via the COMPEL command stream from the uplink. See
the COMPEL™ Manual for the commands and structure for the relay closures.
2.5.4
AES/EBU Connector Pinout
The AES/EBU digital audio is output on a DB-9 connector on the rear of the unit. The pinouts
are shown below.
Table 13. AES/EBU Digital Audio Pinouts
PIN

SIGNAL

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

POS1
POS2
GND
GND
GND
NEG1
NEG2
GND
GND

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Figure 2. Ferrite Bead Installation

MAX
250 mA
ALARM G L

+ -

N
D

N
B

CLOSURE
1

2

+ - + -

* * * CAUTION * * *
To meet FCC requirements, the alarm and contact closures must have
a ferrite bead installed on each pair of wires leading from them. See
Section 2.5.2 and Figure 2-2 for instructions on their installation.
There are 3 ferrite beads packed with the unit. One of these is for the
alarm relay output, and two are for the contact closures.

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MODULE 2

The Digital Broadcasting Platform

MODULE 1
RF IN

MPEG

RF LEVEL COMPEL

CARRIER

WARNING

CUE

ALARM

AUTH

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CH 2

BALANCED AUDIO

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CH 1

AVIS:

G L
N N
D B

1

2

CLOSURE

+ - + CONTACT RATING 0.1A @ 30VDC

+ -

ALARM

MAX
250mA

Figure 4. UTY4422 Rear Panel

MPEG 4:2:2 & 4:2:0

UNITY4422 MPEG-2 IRD

Figure 3. UTY4422 Front Panel

SERIAL 2

SERIAL 1

OUT

VIDEO

COMPOSITE

AUDIO

AES/EBU

ENTER

OUT

VIDEO

SDI

SELECT

WEGENER
COMMUNICATIONS

115/230VAC
0.8/0.5A
50/60Hz

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2.6
EXPANSION CARD CONFIGURATION
The purpose of this section is to detail the jumper settings and labeling instructions for the Unity
Expansion Cards.
2.6.1

Balanced Audio Expansion Card

2.6.1.1 Audio Card Jumper Configuration
Jumper settings – Dotted and Non-dotted. The headers used here have 3 pins, so a jumper
connecting 2 of these pins can connect pins 1 & 2 or pins 2 & 3. The “Normal” position of this
jumper is marked by a dot on the silkscreen near either pin 1 or pin 3.
Dotted Position - Jumpering pin 2, the center pin, to the pin nearest the dot.
Non-Dotted Position - Jumpering pin 2 to the pin furthest from the dot.
Installing one audio expansion card enables audio channels 3 and 4. You should set jumpers J2,
J3, J4, J6, J7, and J8 on this Audio Card to the “dotted” position.
Installing a second audio expansion card enables audio channels 5 and 6. Set jumpers J2, J3, J4,
J6, J7, and J8 on this Audio Card to the “non-dotted” position. Leave the jumpers on the first
audio expansion card in the “dotted” position, which will continue to enable channels 3 and 4 on
that card.

* * * Caution! * * *
When 2 audio expansion cards are installed, one must have the jumpers in
the dotted position, and the other must have them in the non-dotted position.
Failure to correctly configure the jumpers WILL cause operational problems.

Either available module slot may be used with the “non-dotted” card, but that card will be the
Channel 5 & 6 card. The “dotted” card will be the Channel 3 & 4 card. Each card should also
be labeled appropriately. (See the following section.)
2.6.1.2 Audio Card Label Instructions
When a single balanced audio expansion card is installed (In either Module 1 or Module 2 slot),
channels 3 and 4 are used. You should set the jumpers on that card to the “dotted” position, and
label the Audio Card Bracket as [CH4 CH3]. To label it:
1. Peel the [CH4 CH3] label from the backing.
2. Press the label onto the rear of the Audio Card Bracket, within the blank rectangle
provided, or cover existing silkscreen text.

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When a second balanced audio expansion card is installed, channels 5 and 6 are used. The
second card is installed in the vacant module slot and connected to the first card and the
motherboard by a 3-connector cable, rather than the 2-connector cable used with a single card.
The second card enables Channels 5 & 6 when the jumpers are set to the “Non-dotted” position.
Labeling this card is done like the first card, except it will be labeled [CH 6 CH5].
2.6.2

Sync or ASI Output Data Card Jumper Configuration

* * * Caution! * * *
When 2 SYNC or ASI expansion cards are installed, one must have the jumpers
in the dotted position, and the other must have them in the non-dotted position.
Failure to correctly configure the jumpers WILL cause operational problems.

When you install one SYNC or ASI expansion card, set jumper J9 on that card to the “dotted”
position. See Section 2.6.1 for details on “Dotted” and “Non-dotted” jumper positions.
When installing a second SYNC or ASI expansion card, jumper J9 on that card must be set to the
“non-dotted” position. Leave jumper J9 on the first data expansion card set to the dotted
position.

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SECTION 3
OPERATION

3.1

MODES OF OPERATION

3.1.1
Power Up
At power up, the unit does a quick checksum test on the EEPROM. If the test passes, the unit
then initializes various devices and configures itself according to the EEPROM settings. It then
waits for the receiver board to complete its boot-up. When the receiver board boots up, the IRD
sends a tune request to the receiver board and the Welcome Banner to the serial port. The IRD
then enters alarm mode until all of the alarm conditions are cleared. Total boot-up time is
approximately 25 seconds, but may vary somewhat.
Also, while in power up mode, each of the Unity 4422’s LED's will FLASH (See Table 14,
Page 30.).
3.1.2
Boot Fail
If any of the boot fail conditions occur, the unit will enter “boot fail” mode. While in this mode,
the unit is essentially dead. All audio and video is muted, the alarm relay is closed, the general
purpose relays are all open, and the unit does not attempt carrier acquisitions, etc.
3.1.3
Alarm, Warning, & Normal
See Sections 3.2.7 and 3.2.8 for a complete list of alarm/warning conditions and for information
on the LED's during these modes. The overall behavior of the IRD is very similar for any of
these modes, and the following is a list of their differences:
•

Alarm and User Relays. See Section 3.3 for details.

•

Video is alarm frozen if No MPEG Data for less than 5 seconds, No Video for less than five
seconds, or in fade mode for less than 10 seconds.

•

Video is muted for all alarm conditions except Alarming Eb/No.

•

Audio is muted for all alarm conditions except Alarming Eb/No and No Video Data.

•

LED's are unique for each of these modes.

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3.2
LED & ALARM / WARNING CONDITIONS
The following definitions apply throughout this section:
Table 14. LED and Alarm Conditions
Blink

LED is OFF for 1 second, and then blinks on count times (ON for 250
mS and OFF for 250 mS). This overall pattern is continued.

Flash

ON for 100mS, OFF for 100mS, …

Flutter

ON for 50 mS, OFF for 50 mS, …

AMBER

RED and GREEN turned ON at the same time.

The UNITY4422 has eight front panel LED's, each of which is described below.
3.2.1
Carrier (Green)
ON if receiver board is tracking.
3.2.2
RF LEVEL (Green)
ON if RF level is OK and receiver board is tracking a carrier. FLASH if RF level is HIGH or
LOW and receiver board is tracking. Otherwise OFF (receiver board is not tracking).
3.2.3
MPEG (Green)
ON if synced on MPEG stream. FLASH if no MPEG sync but locked on carrier. Otherwise OFF.
3.2.4
Cue (Green)
ON while any relay is closed. Also, relay must be ON for a minimum of 1 second. Otherwise,
OFF.
3.2.5
COMPEL™ (Green)
FLUTTER if COMPEL addressed to unit within last 5 seconds (keep alive commands are not
considered to be addressed to unit). ON if COMPEL Received within last 2 minutes. OFF if
COMPEL is not required or unit is not in Tracking mode. Otherwise, FLASH (unit is in
Tracking and no COMPEL within last 2 minutes).
The COMPEL light will also be on for approximately 2 minutes when the unit is first turned on
or reset.
3.2.6
Authorized (Green)
ON if authorized for current program and have MPEG sync. This LED will also be ON if
program being received is unencrypted. It will FLASH if not authorized for the current program.
It will be OFF if no program is available.

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3.2.7
Alarm (Red)
FLASH if any of following: (see Table 14, Page 30)
1. EEPROM Boot Failure.
2. Receiver board diagnostics Boot failure.
3. Receiver board communications Boot failure.
4. Secure micro / host ID mismatch Boot failure.
ON if any of the following:
1. Receiver board run-time failure.
2. Fade mode > 10 seconds.
3. Installation mode > 10 seconds.
4. Carrier table search mode.
5. Header search mode.
6. Satellite search mode.
7. Alarming Eb/No.
8. No MPEG data > 5 seconds and locked on carrier.
9. No video data > 5 seconds and have MPEG sync.
10. Not authorized for current program.
11. Selected program not available.
12. Overheating.
Otherwise, OFF
When an alarm or warning condition is active, that condition is displayed on the LCD. The IRD
will not indicate (either on LED's or LCD) multiple conditions; it will indicate only the most
critical condition. Alarm conditions are considered more critical than warning conditions, and
the list of alarm and warning conditions shown above and below are listed from most critical (1)
to least critical (Item 4 or 12 above).
Note that the Alarm LED is only ON when the unit is either overheating or unable to produce video.

3.2.8
Warning (Amber)
ON if any of following:
1. E-mail received but not read. (See the Caution, Page 32, and Section 3.9.3, Page 42.)
2. Secure micro run-time failure.
3. Marginal Eb/No and locked on carrier.
4. RF level is HIGH.
5. RF level is LOW.
6. Fade or Installation mode < 10 seconds.
7. No MPEG data < 5 seconds and locked on carrier.
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8. No video data < 5 seconds and have MPEG sync.
9. COMPEL required and no COMPEL within last 2 minutes.
10. Selected audio not available.
Otherwise, OFF.

* * * CAUTION * * *
E-mail messages should be read as soon as possible after receipt, because
each message will be over-written by the next one.

3.3
RELAYS
This IRD supports 1 alarm relay and 2 solid state user relays. The user relays are controlled via
COMPEL™ and the modem/terminal interface.
Note that the alarm relay is de-energized when the IRD’s power is off and the relay outputs are
shorted together.
3.4
PROGRAM SELECTION
Programs may be selected by network control and (if allowed by the network) by local user. A
multiplexed MPEG transport stream may support some number of separate programs. Each
program has a single video and some number of associated audio data streams associated with it
in the main transport stream. The programs are designated with a number, but if none is supplied
by the selection command (e.g. the ‘*’ designation) the lowest in number order will be selected
by the IRD.
3.5

AUDIO HANDLING

The selected program (see Section 3.4) has a number of separate compressed-audio data streams
associated with it. These are assigned 3-letter mnemonic designations. Any of these may be
routed to either the Ch1 or Ch2 stereo outputs on the back of the IRD, but not both at the same
time. The selected stream is a stereo or dual-mono signal. It may be routed to the L and R
connections in a specific relationship to the original audio connections at the uplink MPEG
encoder unit:

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Table 15. Audio Handling
Stereo

Original encoder L and R routed to corresponding L and R outputs on IRD

Reverse Stereo

Original encoder L routes to IRD R output, while original R routes to the L
output

1 on both

Original encoder L is routed to both L and R outputs on IRD

2 on both

Original encoder R is routed to both L and R outputs on IRD

3.6
SOURCES OF CONTROL
The IRD can be controlled via COMPEL™, terminal, modem, and Display / push buttons. Each
of these methods of control is explained in the following sections, but you should see the
COMPEL manual for a complete explanation of the COMPEL system.
3.6.1
COMPEL™
The COMPEL command stream from the uplink is usually the unit’s primary source of control.
This asynchronous stream is mux’ed into the aggregate MPEG data stream at the uplink.
3.6.2
Terminal
You may access the terminal command interface by setting Serial Port 1 or Serial Port 2
“device” to “Terminal” (using front panel control, if enabled by your Network Control).
Terminal default settings are 19200, N, 8, 1. You may then access the terminal commands if you
have a terminal installed. These commands appear on a help screen and are documented in
Appendix A of this manual. With the exception of the “R” and “H” commands, they are only
available if local control is enabled.
3.6.3
Modem
The modem command interface is similar to the terminal interface. That is, it does not use
special handshaking or special control characters for this interface, and only supports autoanswer modems. In fact, the IRD does not distinguish between an attached terminal and a
modem. To access the modem command interface, the serial port 2 “device” must be set to
“Modem” (using front panel control). To access user commands, the user must enter the correct
password at the prompt. The user then retains access until the “OH” command is received, or
two 10-minute periods pass with no user input. As is the case for the terminal, the user
commands are restricted when local control is disabled.
3.6.4
PAL / NTSC Selection
The UNITY4422 accepts both PAL and NTSC video. Whether the input is PAL or NTSC is
auto-detected, and the appropriate parameters are set under software control.

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3.6.5
Display / Push Buttons
This interface supports a variety of controls and status displays, including the following:
1. Status.
2. Selecting and configuring the Serial Port devices.
3. Setting the LNB LO's.
4. Front panel email.
See the Display / Push Button Menus, Appendix A, for complete details.
3.7
SERIAL PORT - COMMAND SYNTAX
The UNITY4422 contains two serial ports. These are labeled Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2.
Each can support a printer, a terminal, a modem, or an auxiliary data device. However, there are
restrictions as to what device combinations can be used at one time. There are only 2 rules for
this, and they are shown below. (Also, see Table 16, this Page.)
1. The same device type (Printer, terminal/modem, or aux. data) cannot be configured
on both ports at the same time. (Terminals and modems are considered the same
device type. See Rule 2.)
2. The combination of a terminal on one port and a modem on the other is not allowed.
The statements on the second line of Table 16 tell which devices can be connected to Serial Port
2 when the device on the top line is connected to Serial Port 1.
Table 16. Serial Port Device Combinations
Serial Port 1 Printer

Aux. Data

Serial Port 2 Any but Printer Any but Aux. Data

Terminal

Modem

Any but Terminal
or Modem

Any but Terminal
or Modem

Port Communication is fixed at 1 stop bit and 8 data bits, and there is no handshaking. The
serial port’s behavior for each of its device types is shown in the following table.
Table 17. Serial Port Settings
Device

Serial Port Behavior

Printer

Configured to B, N, 8, 1 (* see note 1 below.).

Aux. Data

Configured to B, N (* See note 2 below.).

Terminal

Configured to 19200, N, 8, 1. The unit responds to the terminal/modem
commands described in Sections 3.6.1 & 3.6.2, and Appendix A.

Modem

Configured to B, N, 8, 1 (* see note 3 below.). The unit responds to the
terminal/modem commands described in Sec. 3.6.1, 3.6.2 and Apdx A.

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Note 1. For Printer: ‘B’ may be 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19.2k baud; ‘P’ may be ‘O’ for Odd, ‘E’ for
Even, or ‘N’ for No parity.
Note 2. For Aux Data: ‘B’ may be 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2k, or 38.4k baud. ‘P’ may be ‘O’ for Odd,
‘E’ for Even, or ‘N’ for No parity.
Note 3. For Modem: ‘B’ may be 9600, or 19.2k baud; parity is always ‘N’ for No parity.

* Note: Baud rate and parity are configurable for the Printer, but the serial ports do not support
parity for modem applications.
Supported baud rates are 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, and 38400, while supported parity
types are None, Odd, and Even. When a serial port configuration command is received from any
control source, the specified configuration is immediately stored for the specified device. The
serial port is configured accordingly, whenever the serial_port.device is device when local panel
control has been enabled by the satellite program provider. If serial_port.device is device at the
time this command is issued, and the configuration differs from the current configuration, the
output_buffer is cleared and the port is reconfigured.
When connected to a Terminal, the port may also be configured for baud rate, etc. Care should
be taken when changing these settings so they agree with the internal terminal settings. If you
change the baud rate of the Terminal Port to 9600, you will have to change the terminal baud
rate to 9600 before you can communicate through the Terminal Port.
The following table specifies which outputs are routed to which device for each of the valid
device combinations.
Table 18. Serial Port Operation
Serial1 / Serial2

Output (Type of Data)

Printer / Terminal

COMPEL Email

To printer if COMPEL_email is
detected & raw data is not being
processed.

COMPEL Requested
Reports

To printer if raw data is not being
proecssed.

Raw Uplink Data.

To printer if raw data is being
processeddetected.

COMPEL Email

Same as for printer / terminal.

COMPEL Requested
Reports

Same as for printer / terminal.

Raw Uplink Data

Same as for printer / terminal.

Printer / Modem

Port Data Sent To & Conditions

3.8
RECEIVER FUNCTIONS
Note that throughout this manual, the term valid carrier means the absolute value of the
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3.8.1
Perms, Temps, Searching & Settings
The term settings is used throughout this document and includes the following parameters:
Table 19. Settings Parameters
{RF_In}

Value from 1 - 4, specifying the RF input (if RF Switch is installed)

Carrier

The downlink frequency specified in MHz with up to two decimal places.
This value’s absolute difference with the LNB LO frequency must be ≥ 950
MHz and ≤ 2150 MHz.

Data_rate

The data_rate is the MPEG2 transport rate in Mbps. (See Table 3, Page 16,
for allowed ranges.) This value can have up to three decimal places.

FEC_rate

The inner FEC code ratio, which can have one of the following values: 1/2,
2/3, 3/4, 5/6, or 7/8.

Tag_site

Value of 0-15 specifying the location of this carrier’s tag frequency. ‘15’ is
reserved for ‘No Tag Required.’

[program]

The program stream. If omitted or an ‘*’ is entered, the unit will select the
first available program stream. If the number is in the range 1-65535, the unit
will use only the program stream with the corresponding PID number. If a
string is entered, the unit will use only the program with the corresponding
identifier. The unit will support a minimum of three programs. If a carrier
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The IRD is acting on one of three groups of settings at any given time, each of which is
described in the following table:
Table 20. Group Settings
Settings Group

Description

Temp

These settings are entered via COMPEL or the TEMP / TEMPCH
terminal commands. The unit is said to be inserting when it is
configured to the temp settings. The maximum length of an insert is
approximately 18 hours (65535 seconds). An insert terminates when (1)
it times out, (2) an ABORT command is received, (3) power is cycled,
or (4) an invalid header is seen. Any Temp commands received while
the receiver is currently inserting are ignored. If a Perm command is
received while inserting, the perm_settings are updated but not acted on
until the insert is terminated.

Perm

The perm_settings are entered via COMPEL or the Terminal
Commands PERM and PERMCH, or automatically from within a search
mode (see below). The group perm_settings is the only settings group
stored in NVRAM.

Search

The search_settings are active while in Carrier Search, Header Search,
and Satellite Search modes. When the unit finds what it is looking for
in the search mode, it copies the search_settings to the perm_settings.
These are then considered to be the active settings.

3.8.2
Signal Quality Monitoring
The IRD provides the following signal quality information:
Table 21. IRD Signal Quality
Eb/No

An average Eb/No reading. It is updated approximately every 500 mS, and
is a 10 second running average of these updates.

RF Level

HIGH, LOW, OK. See Table 2, Page 15.

Signal Fades

A counter is maintained for transitions from Tracking to Fade mode.

RF Glitches

A counter is maintained for carrier “hits”. A “hit” is when the receiver
board detects one or more uncorrectable FEC frames, yet small enough not
to cause a transition from Tracking to Fade mode.
Shows the percentage of time that the unit has been locked on a carrier
since that carrier was first acquired (timer.locked /
timer.since_first_acquired).

Availability

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3.8.3
Frequency Tagging
Under normal operation, the IRD can only acquire carriers that contain frequency tags. These
tags are inserted in the COMPEL control stream at the uplink and are used for identifying the
carrier’s frequency. Tagging was mandated because, without tags the IRDs could have locked
on some other nearby (adjacent) carrier while looking for the intended carrier. The tuning can be
off by a small amount due to minor offsets in the LNB and within the receiver itself.
Traditionally, the tags have been sent at a rate of every 100 or 125 mS. The IRD supports both
single and multiple tags. The tag_site, which is part of the settings, tells the receiver which of
these 17 possible tags to use. To reduce processing overhead, the unit only looks for tags while
in the Get Tag sub-mode or when tag_testing.
3.9

DISPLAY / PUSH BUTTONS

3.9.1
Overview
The front panel consists of a 2 X 20 Display and six push buttons. Essentially all control
available through the terminal is available via the front panel. The front panel can also be used to
view a COMPEL down-loadable text message. This message is volatile and can contain up to
512 characters. The Display can be in one of the following modes:
Table 22. Display Modes
Mode

Description

HOME

Display shows ALARM or WARNING message (if applicable), or RF
switch position, carrier frequency, program ID and TEMP (if inserting).
Display returns to this screen after push buttons are inactive for 5 minutes
or if both ENTER and SELECT buttons are pressed simultaneously.

SN

Unit Serial Number displayed for a few seconds if ENTER is pressed
while in HOME screen.

MENU

Entered from Home mode. Display shows menu for each available
command group.

PARAMETER

Entered from Menu mode. Display shows specific parameter associated
with command group.

EDIT

Entered from Parameter mode. Display blinks edit field when in this
mode.

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3.9.2

Push Button Functions
Table 23. Push Button Functions

LCD MODE

HOME

MENU

PARAMETER

EDIT

PUSH
BUTTON

FUNCTION

SELECT

N/A

ENTER

Shows unit serial number for approximately 2 seconds

∧ (UP)

N/A

∨ (DOWN)

N/A

> (RIGHT)

Enters MENU mode.

< (LEFT)

Enters MENU mode.

SELECT

Enters PARAMETER mode

ENTER

N/A

∧ (UP)

N/A

∨ (DOWN)

N/A

> (RIGHT)

Scrolls forward through MENU selections.

< (LEFT)

Scrolls backward through MENU selections.

SELECT

Enters EDIT mode or exits EDIT mode (depending on displayed
parameter)

ENTER

N/A

∧ (UP)

N/A

∨ (DOWN)

N/A

> (RIGHT)

Scrolls forward through PARAMETER selections.

< (LEFT)

Scrolls backward through PARAMETER selections.

SELECT

Cancels changes, leaves EDIT mode, and enters PARAMETER
mode.

ENTER

Enters changes.

∧ (UP)

Increases value of number in edit field or scrolls up to next choice
in list. In number field, button increments once per button push or
can be held to scroll. Button acceleration occurs when pushbutton is depressed for more than 5 seconds.

∨ (DOWN)

Decreases value of number in edit field or scrolls down to next
choice in list. In number field, button decrements once per button
push or can be held to scroll. Button acceleration occurs when
push-button is depressed for more than 5 seconds.

> (RIGHT)

Advances display to next edit field (if applicable).

< (LEFT)

Displays last edit field (if applicable).

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Table 24. LC Display Menus
Note: Screens marked by ‘*’ are not shown if local control is disabled (either programmed
into non-volatile memory at factory or set by COMPEL command). Exception: “Audio
Settings” screen is shown but only “Attenuation” may be changed by local user.
MAIN LEVEL

SECOND LEVEL

THIRD LEVEL

Home Screen
EMAIL
Hardware Setup

N/A
Email Msg
Current Settings*

N/A
RF Feed (Optional), Carrier Frequency and Data-rate
FEC rate, Tag Site, and Program #
Save  / Cancel 

Select Channel*
Edit Channel*

Aspect Ratio Mode*
Audio Settings*
SNR Alarm Level
SNR Marg Offset
Serial Ports (Both Ports
MUST not be set to the
same device at the
same time. Modem and
Terminal may not be
selected at the same
time.)

Status Reports

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LNB DC Power
LNB LO
Unit Reset
Settings Status
Carrier Status
(Tracking)

For each possible channel entry...
RF Feed (Optional), Carrier Frequency and Data-Rate
FEC rate, Tag Site, and Program #
4:3, 16:9, or Auto
For each port: Route:, Lang:, and Atten:

Select Serial1: Aux Data, Modem, Term., or Printer
Select Serial2: Aux Data, Modem, Term., or Printer
Modem Password: 6 alphanumeric char’s max.
Default is ‘PASSWD’
Printer Settings: Baud, Parity
Modem Settings: Baud, Parity
Aux Data Settings: Pid, Baud, Parity
For Factory Use
ON or OFF
Set Frequency
PERM, TEMP, or SEARCH settings
RF In, Carrier, Data Rate, FEC Rate
Tag, Program
Acq. Mode / Mode Duration
RF In, Carrier Data Rate, FEC Rate
Program ID, Tag Site
EbNo / Margin / Level
Last Acq., / high-low EbNo
First Acq. / Availability
RF Level / EbNo Level Status

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Table 24. LC Display Menus (Continued)
MAIN LEVEL

SECOND LEVEL

THIRD LEVEL

Status Reports
(Continued)

Carrier Status
(Not Tracking)

Acq. Mode, Mode Duration
RF In, Carrier, Data Rate, FEC Rate
Program ID, Tag

Acquisition Submode
MPEG Status

Settings Table

NC Status

Parameter Status

Serial Port Status

Aggregate MPEG
Program Presence
Video Muting Status
Aspect Ratio
Audio Presence
Port1 Program, Routing, Muted/Unmuted
Port2 Program, Routing, Muted/Unmuted
For each entry in the table…
Carrier, Data Rate, FEC Rate
Tag, Program ID
Ser. No., Lock Status / COMPEL Control
Local Control / Network Mode
Last Header / Last Addressed
History / Total Processed
LNB LO
SNR Alarm Level / SNR Margin Offset
Fade / Install
Search / No COMPEL
COMPEL Seek / Header Search
Audio Demux / Audio Ports
Encryption / RF Switch
Sync Data
DVB – ASI / Ver., Rev.
Expansion Relay Card
D1 (SDI) Output
Email
Modem / Printer (settings)

DVB-ASI Status
Relay Status / 1 , 2

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Table 24. LC Display Menus (Continued)
MAIN LEVEL

SECOND LEVEL

Version Info

Application
Boot Code
Audio Demux (DSP)
Xilinx PLDs
Lattice PLD
Secure Micro
Video Decoder
Audio Decoder
Receiver Card
Conditional Access
¶ or • to Scroll
 to Edit
À or § to Change Value
 to Accept
Changes
 to cancel
Changes

Navigation Help

THIRD LEVEL

NOTE: When moving through the front panel menus, pressing  and  at
the same time will move you to the top-level menu. This is an immediate move, and does not
save any changes or inputs.
3.9.3
E-mail
E-mail messages may be sent from the uplink to the Unity4422 and displayed on the LC Display.
To view E-mail messages, follow these steps:
1. When an E-mail message is received, the Warning light will be turned “ON” and the
following message will normally be shown on the LC Display:
2.
WA R N I N G :
E MA I L
P R E S E N T
Press <•> or <¶> to scroll through the top level menu until you see the E-mail screen which
will allow you to view the e-mail. See the screen representations below.
NOTE: If the “Warning” message above is not shown, you may reach the E-mail menu by
scrolling through the top level menu until you see the E-mail menu display. If there is no E-mail
message, you will see the following display.

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E MA I L : N O N E

If there is an E-mail message, the display in Step 2 will be shown:
E MA I L

R E A D : < S E L E C T >

Press  to view the first 20 characters of the message on the display. To view more of
the message press <•>. You may scroll in either direction by pressing <•> or <¶>. Pressing
and releasing either of these keys will scroll the message 1 character.
3. When you pass the end of the E-mail message, the following will be displayed:
< - - E N D

O F

E MA I L - - >

3. Press < ENTER >, which will end the current E-mail session, and cause the following
message to display:
4.
R E T U R N
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >

5. Pressing  will take you out of the E-mail menu, and return you to the top level
menu. The following message will be displayed:
E MA I L
R E A D : < S E L E C T >
C L E A R : < E N T E R >

6. At this point the E-mail is in the buffer, and you may leave it, scroll through it, or clear
(erase) it. You are effectively back at Step 2 (Top Level Menu), with the added option of
“Clearing the message.” This option is not available until you have scrolled through the message
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7. If you press  you can scroll through the message again. If you stop at this point,
the message remains in the buffer, but any new email message will overwrite the current one.
(See the caution on this page.)
If you press  you will erase the E-mail message and remain at the top level menu. The
following message will be displayed:
E MA I L : N O N E

8. At this point, pressing <•> or <¶> will allow you to scroll through the top level menu.
NOTE: When moving through the front panel menus, pressing  and  at
the same time will move you to the top level menu. This is an immediate move, and does not
save any changes or inputs.

* * * CAUTION * * *
E-mail messages should be read as soon as possible after receipt,
because each message will be over-written by the next one.

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APPENDIX A
Terminal / Modem Commands
* * * CAUTION * * *
Terminal / modem commands fall into two categories, Status Commands and
Control Commands. If Local Control is disabled, the unit will accept only Status
Commands. No Control Commands will be accepted until Local Control is
enabled. For more information, see the commands listed below.
Commands described in this section detail command syntax and action taken. Commands
consist of a command field and a parameter field. Each command field and parameter field is
space delimited. Optional parameters are indicated by square brackets, [ ], and conditional
parameters are indicated by braces, {}.
For example, COMMAND_NAME parameter1 {parameter2} [parameter3] indicates that
parameter1 must be entered, parameter2 entered only when a certain condition is met (certain
option is installed, etc.), and parameter3 is optional. Both commands and parameters may be
entered in upper or lower case; the interface is not case-sensitive.
Incorrect or incomplete commands result in the terminal displaying "Invalid Command."
Parameter errors on User Commands generate "Invalid parameter name" where “parameter
name” is the name of the incorrectly entered parameter.
A1.0 STATUS COMMANDS
These commands show status and help displays, but do not allow for changes to that status.
A1.0.1 H [command]
command: Any of the terminal command names (H, R, TEMP, etc.).
If an ‘H’ or any invalid command beginning with an 'H' is entered and command is omitted, the
whole help screen will be displayed, consisting of a list of all available commands and a brief
description of each listing. If an ‘H’ or any invalid command beginning with an 'H' is entered
and command is a valid User Command Name, then detailed help for command is displayed.
A1.0.2 R type [page]
type: Indicates the type of report as follows:
C - Carrier Status
P - Parameters
G - Group Status
NC - Network Controller Status
M - MPEG
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R - Relay Status
S - Settings Status
ST - Settings Table
SP - Serial Port Configuration
[page]: This option can have a value of 1 to 8 and is only applicable for the group status report.
Indicates the page to be reported. If omitted, all eight pages are reported and scroll off the
terminal screen.
A1.1
CONTROL COMMANDS
Again, these commands are only active when “Local Control” is enabled. They are the
commands by which you may change unit settings.
A1.1.1 ABORT
Insert is terminated.
A1.1.2 ADDS location settings
location: Value from 1 - 48 indicating location in settings_table. This value is 1-16 for Audioonly unit, 1-24 for units using labels, and 1-48 otherwise.
settings: See ‘Settings Table’ in Appendix B1.4.4.
The settings are added to the settings_table at the specified location. Will also handle data rate
rounding as explained for PERM.
A1.1.3 DELS location
location: Value from 1 - 48 indicating location in settings_table.
The entry in the settings_table at the specified location is deleted. Ignored if only one entry in
settings_table.
A1.1.4 MUTE [source][source]
source: If no source is specified then video, async data, and all audios are selected. Source can
be in the following style:
V

To indicate Video.

A[/string]

To indicate Audio. An ‘A’ without the string indicates all audio outputs. The
string which is contiguous, can contain one or more individual audio outputs (1L,
1R, 2L, ...6R), one or more paired audio outputs (1, 2, ...6), or any combination
these. Multiple outputs must be separated by forward slashes.

Mutes the specified outputs. Example: MUTE V A/1L/2/4/6R, mutes the video, audio Port 1
left, Ports 2 and 4 left and right, and audio Port 6 right.

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A1.1.5 OH
(Modem control only) When in a terminal control session via a modem, this discontinues user
(password-authorized) access.
A1.1.6 PC device baud parity
device: P or M, for Printer or Modem, respectively
baud: 9600 or 19200.
See Section 3.7 for details.
A1.1.7 PERM settings
settings: See Section 3.8.1.
Unit sets its perm_settings to settings. See Section 3.8.1 for more information.
A1.1.8 PERMCH location
location: Value from 1 - 48 indicating location in settings_table.
Unit sets its perm_settings to those retrieved from the settings_table according to location.
A1.1.9 PW password
password: One to six alphanumeric characters.
Changes the modem_password to password.
A1.1.10 RE state [number]
state: O or C, to Open or Close, respectively.
[number]: 1 or 2, indicating the affected user relay. Both are specified if omitted.
The specified relay is opened or closed accordingly. These are opto-relays.
A1.1.11 SETAUDIO port route [program] [atten]
port: Value of 1 to 6 indicating an audio port (3 – 6 are optional). The audio program is routed
to the audio port port’s audio switch, and is then routed to the Left and Right outputs according
to route.
route: S - Stereo (ch 1 on L, ch 2 on R)
1 - Ch 1 on both
2 - Ch 2 on both
R - Reverse stereo (ch 2 on L, ch 1 on R)
[program]: Can be a three character name or an ‘*’. If the 3-character name is specified, the unit
will route the audio program with the specified name to the port. If ‘*’ is specified, the unit will
default to the first audio program that is not routed to another port.
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A1.1.12 SETLNB LO_freq
LO_freq: This value represents the LNB LO frequency in MHz. It can have up to two decimal
places and its valid range is from 0 to 14422.00.
Sets lnb_lo_freq to LO_freq.
A1.1.13 SETTIMEOUT source time
source: 1 - Fade
2 - Installation
3 - Carrier Search
4 - No COMPEL
5 - Header Seek
6 - Header Search
time: Time-out value in HH:MM:SS format. Valid range is 00:00:00 to 9999:59:59.
Timeout.source is set to time..
A1.1.14 SNR alarm_level margin_offset
alarm_level: Units of dB with range from 5.0 - 14.9 and can have one decimal place.
margin_offset: Units of dB with range from 1.0 - 10.0 and can have one decimal place.
Sets alarm_level and margin_offset accordingly.
A1.1.15 TEMP settings time
settings: See Perms/Temps/Searching & Settings, Section 3.8.1.
time: Length of insert in HH:MM:SS format. Valid range is 00:00:00 to 18:00:00.
Will handle data rate rounding as explained for PERM. Unit sets its temp_settings to settings.
See Perms/Temps/Searching & Settings, Section 3.8.1, for more information.
A1.1.16 TEMPCH location time
location: Value from 1 - 48 indicating location in settings_table.
time: Same as for TEMP.
Unit sets it temp_settings to those retrieved from the settings_table according to location.
A1.1.17 UNMUTE [source][source]
source: Same as the MUTE command.
Identical to MUTE except specified services are unmuted.

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Appendix B
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
B1.1
HOME SCREEN
If alarm or warning condition is active:
A L A R M
ms g
or
WA R N I N G :
ms g
where msg is a string identifying the condition (See Section 3.2 for warning and alarm
conditions.).
If unit is inserting:
R F I N : 1
F R E Q : 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0
P R O G : x x x x x x x x x x
T E MP
or else (typical screen without alarms or warnings):
R F I N : 1
F R E Q : 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0
P R O G : x x x x x
where xxxxx is program number (5 digits) or descriptor ).
To provide easy access to the unit’s serial number, press  from the Home Screen to
display the serial number for approximately 10 seconds.
B1.2
EMAIL
At the main (first) menu level, one of three screens is displayed, depending on the status of email (none, e-mail present and un-read, or e-mail present and read). they are shown in that order
below. Also, the Warning LED will be illuminated.
If email is not received or email is cleared:
E MA I L : N O N E

If EMAIL has been received and not read, top level menu:
E MA I L
R E A D : < S E L E C T >

If email has been received and read:
E MA I L

R E A D : < S E L E C T >
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C L E A R: < E N T E R >
From the screen above, press  to clear the e-mail buffer and return to the first (no email) screen. If e-mail is present, then, after pressing  at the above second or third
screen, the following screen (second level) appears:
<
E

E MA I L
ME SS A G E
Q U I C K
B R O WN
F O X

>
J U

‘<’ and ‘>’ are shown only when scrolling is necessary to view email message. To exit email
screen you must scroll to end of message.
< - E N D
E
Q U I C K

O F
EMA I L
- - >
B R O WN
F O X
J U

After pressing  the exit screen appears:
R E T U R N :
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
B1.3

HARDWARE SETUP

H A R D WA R E
S E T U P
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
This moves the user to 2nd level screens under “Hardware Setup.” In these screens, the user
may make changes to the IRD setup. NOTE: If local control is disables, then changes to current
settings, channel entry/selection, and audio settings are not allowed, and their screens will not be
shown.
B1.3.1

Current Settings

Tunes IRD to a new channel setting per user input. Equivalent to a PERM terminal command.
C U R R E N T
S E T T I N G S :
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
Moves user to 3rd level screens under “CURRENT SETTINGS.”
R F I N : x
F R E Q : y y y y y . y y
D A T A
R A T E :
z z . z z z
Where “x” is the RF Switch Feed number (1 to 4), yyyyy.yy is the downlink carrier frequency in
MHz, and zz.zzz is the transport data rate in Mbps. (If the RF Switch option is installed.)
F E C : x / x
T A G :
P R O G :
z z z z z

y y

Where “x/x” is the inner FEC code ratio (1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, or 7/8); yy is the tag site. For
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S A V E :
C A N C E L :

< E N T E R >
< S E L E C T >

 saves the entry (new setting) and returns to 2nd level screens under “HARDWARE
SETUP>.  returns without saving the entry.
B1.3.2 Channel Selection
Tunes IRD to a channel from settings table. Equivalent to a PERMCH terminal command.
S E L E C T

C H A N N E L :

x x

Where “xx” is a Settings Table entry number between 1 and 48. If the user presses “Select”,
then the ‘xx’ field flashes. Up/down arrows may select a new value. Pressing “Enter” tunes the
IRD to the new channel settings in that Table entry.
B1.3.3 Edit Channel
Edits an entry in the settings table. Equivalent to ADDS and DELS terminal commands.
ED I T

C H A N N E L :

x x

Where “xx” is a Settings Table entry number. If you press “Select”, then the ‘xx’ field flashes.
Up/down arrows then select a new value between 1 and 48. Pressing “Enter” starts an edit
session on the Table entry. The screens are the same as those under “Current Settings” above.
B1.3.4 Aspect Ratio Settings
A S P E C T
x x x x

R A T I O

MO D E

Where xxxx is either 4:3, 16:9, or AUTO. Press  to enable changes to the aspect
ratio. Press  again to lock in the aspect ratio showing on the LCD. Press ¶ or • to
move among the menus.
B1.3.5 Audio Settings
Similar to SETAUDIO terminal command.
A U D I O
P r e s s

S E T T I N G S :
< S E L E C T >

Moves user to 3rd level screens under “AUDIO SETTINGS.”
Shown for each installed audio channel. Below is shown the nth channel:
P O R T

# : n

R O U T E :
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L A N G : Y Y Y

A T T E N : z z

‘x’ is the routing, either “S” for normal stereo, “R” for reversed stereo, “1” for original Left to
both, and “2” for original Right to both. ‘yyy’ is the character name for audio program, any set
of three alphanumeric characters. Alternately, it may be ‘*’ which is wildcard. This forces the
audio program with the lowest unselected PID (in PMT) associated with the selected program
number (service) to be routed to this output. Edit session begins on left-most character.
Up/down arrow scrolls through all alphanumerics as well as ‘*’. ‘zz’ is audio attenuation control
level, and can be set between ‘0’ and ’14.’
R E T U R N :
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
Returns to 2nd level screens under “HARDWARE SETUP.”
B1.3.5 SNR Alarm Threshold
This is similar to the SNR Terminal Command.
S N R
A L R M
L E V E L :
x . x
S N R
MA R G
O F F S E T :
y . y
“x.x” is the alarm level in dB, ranging from 2.0 to 7.0. “y.y” is the margin warning offset in dB,
ranging from 1.0 to 11.9, minus the value of the SNR alarm level.
B1.3.6 Serial Ports
S E R I A L
P O R T S
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
Moves user to 3rd level screens under “SERIAL PORTS.”
S E R I A L 2

D E V I C E :
x x x x x x x x

Where “xx...xx” may be either TERMINAL or MODEM.
MO D E M

P A S S WO R D
x x x x x x

Where “xx...xx” is a six-alphanumeric-character password for access via phone-modem.

P R I N T E R
S E T T I N G S
B A U D
x x x x x
P A R I T Y

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Where “xxxxx” is baud-rate, either 9600 or 19200 baud. “y” is parity, either “O” (for Odd), “E”
(for Even), or “N” (for None).
MO D E M
S E T T I N G S
B A U D
x x x x x
P A R I T Y

N

Where “xxxxx” is the baud-rate, either 9600 or 19200 baud. Parity is always “None.”
A U X
D A T A
P I D :
X X X X
B A U D
x x x x x
P A R I T Y

p

Where Baud is 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, or 38400. Parity is None, Even, or Odd.
R E T U R N :
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
1.3.7

Test Mode

T E S T

MO D E :

X X X X X X X X

Where ‘xxxxxxxx’ is either ‘enabled’ or ‘disabled.’
Enabled: Modulated Ramp Test Signal.
1.3.8
L N B

LNB DC Power
D C

P O WE R : x x x

Where ‘xxx’ is either ‘on’ or ‘off.’
On: 24v. Off: 0v.
R E T U R N
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
Returns to 2nd level screens under “HARDWARE SETUP.”
B1.3.9 LNB LO’s
If the optional RF Switch is NOT installed, the following screen is shown:
L N B

L O : 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0

If the RF Switch is installed, two screens are shown, as follows.
L N B

L O : 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0
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L N B

L O : 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0

#

Where “#” equals RF Switch number, 1 through 4.
B1.3.10 Unit Reset
T O
R E S E T
U N I T
P r e s s
< E N T E R >
R E T U R N
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
Returns to Main level screens from “HARDWARE SETUP.”
B1.4

STATUS REPORTS

S T A T U S
R E P O R T S
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
B1.4.1 Settings Status
S E T T I N G S
S T A T U S
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
R F I N : 1
0 0 . 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0
T E MP
1 / 2
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

TA G : 1 2
PR O G : x x x x x

T E MP
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

R E T U R N
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
The Settings Status report displays the current conditions and provides the following
information:
Mode: PERM settings, TEMP settings, or SRCH settings
RF IN: 1 - 4
FREQ (MHz) { ‘-’ if searching }
DATA RATE (Mbps) { ‘-’ if searching }
TAG SITE
FEC Rate: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 { ‘-’ if searching }
Program: #(5-digit number) or string descriptor, length
Time remaining {TEMP mode}Carrier Status

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B1.4.2 Carrier Status
C A R R I E R
S T A T U S
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
If TRACKING
MO D E : T R A C K I N G
D U R A T I O N : 0 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
MODE

Always shows TRACKING

DURATION Time Since Last Acquired
R F I N : 1
0 0 . 0 0 0
RF IN
carrier
data rate
FEC rate

0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0
1 / 2

1-4
active_settings.carrier
active_settings.data_rate
active_settings.fec_rate

P R O G : x x x x x
T A G
S I T E : x x x
PROG
TAG SITE

active_settings.program_number
active_settings.tag_site

If carrier is lost while viewing any of the following four screens, will jump to MODE &
DURATION screen under NOT TRACKING.
E B N O
1 0
S E C
A V E R A G E
MA R G I N : 5 . 0
A V G : 1 4 . 5
MARGIN
average Eb/No margin level over last 10 seconds
EBNO
average Eb/No level over last 10 seconds
L A S T
A C Q : 0 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
H I / L O
E B N O : 0 0 . 0 / 0 0 . 0
LAST ACQ time.acq_mode
HI/LO EB/NObest Eb/No since last acq/worst Eb/No since last acq
F I R S T
A C Q : 0 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
A V A I L A B I L I T Y: 1 0 0 . 0 0 %
FIRST ACQ
time.first_acquired
AVAILABILITY timer.tracking_current divided by timer.first_acquired

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R F
L E V
E B N O
L
RF
EBNO LEVEL

E L : O K
E V E L : GO O D
HIGH, LOW, OK
GOOD, MARGINAL, ALARMING (rx.ebno_level)

R E T U R N
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
If NOT TRACKING
MO D E :
D U R A T
MODE
DURATION

C A R R I E R
S E A R C H
I O N : 0 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
current acquisition mode
Time Since Last Acquired

R F I N : 1
0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0
0 0 . 0 0 0
1 / 2
RF IN
1-4
carrier
active_settings.carrier
data rate
active_settings.data_rate
FEC rate
active_settings.fec_rate
P R O G :
X X X X X
T A G
S I T E : 1 2
TAG
active_settings.tag_site
PROG
active_settings.program_number
If tracking mode is entered while viewing any of the following three screens, the display will
jump to MODE & DURATION screen under TRACKING.
S U B MO D E : G E T
SUBMODE

C A R R I E R

GET CARRIER, GET MPEG, GET TAG, GET COMPEL (acq.sub_mode)

N O
MP E G :
5
A T T E MP T S
N O
T A G :
2
A T T E MP T S
Number of times unit timed out in GET MPEG sub-mode and the DVB Receiver module was
still tracking. {if non-zero}
Number of times unit timed out in GET TAG sub-mode and the DVB Receiver module was still
tracking. {if non-zero}
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B A D
T A G : 1 2 3 / 1 2 0 0 1 . 0 0
B A D
H D R : 1 2 3
A T T E MP T S
Number of times unit has seen a wrong tag in GET TAG sub-mode and the last one’s value. {if
non-zero}
Number of times unit has seen an invalid header in GET COMPEL sub-mode. {if non-zero}
Acquisition Problems counters cleared each time unit enters TRACKING mode.
R E T U R N
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
B1.4.3 MPEG Status
MP E G
S T A T U S
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
A G G R E G A T E
MPE G :
T R A N S
@ 1 . 5 4 4
MB P S
TRANSPORT stream at data_rate Mbps
<
P R O G R A M
P RE S E N C E
x x x x x
x x x x x
x x x x x

>

Where “xxxxx” is program identifier.
<, > only if scrolling is necessary
If AUTHORIZED:
V I D E O :
A L A R M/ C MD

MUT E D

video.cmd_state and video.alarm_state
If NOT AUTHORIZED:
V I D E O :
N O T
A U T H O R I Z E D
A S P E C T
x x x x

R A T I O

Where xxxx is 4:3, 16:9, AUTO, or a Message, such as “Not Available.”
<
A U D I O
P R ES E N C E
>
x x x
x x x
x x x
x x x
x x x
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Where “xxx” is audio program identifier. Must scroll to end of presence list in order to exit.
P O R T 1 : x x x x
L : A L A R M

R E V E R S E
R : A L M/ C MD

audio port #
audio program identifier
audio.port_routing[ port #]
audio mute status
R E T U R N
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
B1.4.4 Settings Table
S E T T I N G S
T A B L E
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
Pressing  allows for display of all valid Settings Table entries, including “Last
Acquired” carrier and “Last Requested” carrier settings. Each setting is displayed as a pair of
screens. Scroll through each pair and from pair-to-pair with the right/left arrow keys.
R F I N : a
d d . d d d

b b b b b . b b
e / e

c c c

T A G : f f
P R O G : x x x x x
R E T U R N
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
The Settings Table report screens show the settings for each valid (used) Table where:
RF IN: a is the (optional) RF feed.
FREQ: bbbbb.bb is the carrier downlink frequency in MHz.
Table Entry: ccc is either ACQ or REQ or valid Table entry #, from 1-48.
FEC Rate: e/e is the inner FEC code ratio (either ½, 2/3, ¾, 5/6, 7/8, or ‘-’ if searching)
TAG SITE: ff is the tag-site, from 0-15.
Program: #: xxxxx is up to 5-digit number which, in the PAT, points to the PID for a particular
service’s PMT.
B1.4.5

NC Status

N C
S T A T U S
P r e s s
S e l e c t
D E L A Y I N G : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

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time_string (timer.delay_remaining), {if non-zero}
S / N : 1 2 3 4 5 6
U N L O C K E D
C O MP E L : R E Q U I R E D
serial_number
COMPEL.unlocked
COMPEL.required
L O C A L
C T R L : E N A B L E D
N E T WR K
MO D E :
local_control
COMPEL.network_mode
L A S T
H D R : 0 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
L A S T
A D R : 0 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
timer.last_header
timer.last_addr_header
H I S T O R Y : 00 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
T O T L
P R O C E S S D : x x x x x x
timer.powered_up
COMPEL_stats.processed
The following screens are shown only if non-zero:
I N V A L I D
H E A D R : x x x x x
I N V A L I D
C K S U M: x x x x x
COMPEL_stats.headers
COMPEL_stats.checksum
I N V A L I D
L E N G T H : x x x x x
B U F F E R
O V R F L O W: x x x x x
COMPEL_stats.length
COMPEL_stats.buffer
S Y N T A X

E R R O R : x x x x x

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R E T U R N
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
B1.4.6 Parameter Status
P A R A ME T E R
S T A T U S
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
If the RF switch is not installed:
L N B

L O : 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0

freq_string (lnb_lo_freq[0])
Else:
L N B
L N B

L O : 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0
L O : 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0

#
#

L N B
L N B

L O : 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0
L O : 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0

#
#

Where ‘#’ equals RF Switch Position
S N R
S N R

A L R M
MA R G

L E V E L : 0 0 . 0
O F F S E T : 0 0 . 0

SNR ALARM LEVEL snr.alarm_level
SNR MARGIN OFFSET
snr.margin_offset
F A D E :
I N S T A L L :

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

FADE timeout timeout.fade
INSTALL timeout timeout.install
S E A R C H :
N O
C O MP E L :

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

SEARCH timeout timeout.carrier_search
NO COMPEL timeout timeout.no_COMPEL
C MP L
S E E K :
H D R
S R C H :

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

COMPEL SEEK timeout timeoutCOMPELseek
HEADER SEARCH timeout timeout.header_search

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A U D
D E MU X : I NS T A L L E D
A U D I O
P O R T S : ( x x x x x )
value of options.program_demux
options.audio3_4, options.audio5_6
This output is dependent on the Balanced Audio Card Jumper Settings.
E N C R Y P T I O N : NO T
I N S T L
R F
S WI T C H : I NS T A L L E D
options.encryption
options.rf_switch
S Y N C

D A T A : N O T

D V B - A S I : N O T

E X P A N S I O N
N O T
I N S T L
D 1

I N S T L

I N S T L

R E L A Y

C A R D

O U T P U T : I N S T A L L E D

R E T U R N
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
B1.4.7 Port Status
S E R I A L
P O R T
S T A T U S
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
E MA I L : E N A B L E D
Either Enabled or Disabled.
MO D E M:

1 9 2 0 0

N 8 1

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P R I N T E R :

9 6 0 0

N 8 1

RS232 settings:
Baud: 9600 - 19200
Parity: N, E, 0
Data Bits set to 8 and stop bit set at 1.
R E T U R N
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
B1.4.8 Relay Status
R E L A Y
S T A T U S
1 : O P E N
2 : C L O S E D
Current state of corresponding relay.
B1.5

VERSION

V E R S I O N
I N F O
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
Pessing  morves user to 2nd level screens under “VERSION.”
A P P L I C A T I O N
V x . x x x x
Where “x.x” is the version number of the main unit application software.
B O O T
C O D E :
V x . x x
Where “x.x” is the version number of the boot code.

A U D I O
V x . x

D E MU X

( D S P )

Where “x.xx” is the version number of the audio demux DSP.
X I L I N X
x x x x x x

P L D s :

Where “xxxxxx” is the version string for the Xilinx PLD code.
L A T T I C E
x x x x x x
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Where “xxxxxx” is the version string for the Lattice PLD code.
S E C U R E
V x . x

MI C R O

Where “x.x” is the version number of the secure (decryption) microprocessor.
V I D E O
V x . x

D E C O D E R :

Where “x.x” is the version number of the microcode for the video decompression IC.
A U D I O
V x . x

D E C O D E R :

Where “x.x” is the version number of the microcode for the audio decoder IC.
R E C E I V E R
C A R D :
V x . x
( T y p e
y y )
Where “x.x” is the receiver card firmware revision, and “yy” is the card’s type code.
C O N D I T I O N A L
N O N E

A C C E S S

R E T U R N
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >

B1.6

Navigation Help

N A V I G A T I O N
H E L P
P r e s s
< S E L E C T >
P r e s s
< S c r o l l
P r e s s
s t a r t

o r

- >

t o

< S e l e c t >
t o
E d I t
mo d e

P r e s s
< U p - D o w n >
c h a n g e
v a l u e

t o

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P r e s s
< E n t e r >
t o
a c c e p t
c h a n g e s
P r e s s
< S e l e c t >
c a n c e l
c h a n g e s

t o

R E T U R N
P r e s s


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Appendix C
Glossary of Terms
AMBER - An LED with the red and green both “On.”
ASIC - Application-specific Integrated Circuit:
BLINK - An LED which is ON for 250 mS and OFF for 250 mS, with the pattern continuing for
some time, is said to “Blink.” See Table 14, Page 30. Also, see “Flash” and “Flutter.”
COMPEL™ - Wegener's patented satellite network control system. This is a system which
features a control data stream embedded along with the payload services, where a single central
control site may control all aspects of network operation: database management, program
selection and setup by site, grouping of sites, scheduling, etc.
DAC - Digital-to-Analog Converter. A device that converts a sequence of numbers
representing signal amplitudes in electronic binary format to actual analog signals.
EEPROM - Electrically-Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. This acronym is used to
describe any non-volatile memory device which can be read- or written-to a nearly unlimited
number of times, but which retains its last written data when power is turned off.
FEC - Concatenated FEC: Forward Error Correction. A method of mapping digital data for
transmission over a noisy, error-creating medium, and then un-mapping it, such that errorreduction is achieved. This allows for lower-power (but wider bandwidth) carriers to be used
than would otherwise be required on a satellite link. Concatenated FEC means that a bit-level
convolutional FEC is embedded "inside" a byte or frame-level Reed-Solomon FEC within the
transmission path. This is done to create a far more powerful error-reduction system than either
type of FEC alone could provide.
FLASH - An LED which is ON for 100 mS and OFF for 100 mS, with the pattern continuing for
some time, is said to “Flash.” See Table 14, Page 30. Also, see “Blink” and “Flutter.”
FLUTTER - An LED which is ON for 50 mS and OFF for 50 mS, with the pattern continuing
for some time, is said to “Flutter.” See Table 14, Page 30. Also, see “Blink” and “Flash.”
MCPC - Multiple-Channel-Per-Carrier. Means that one or more services or programs are
present on a particular radio-frequency carrier.
NVRAM – Non-Volatile Random Access Memory – Random Access Memory which does not
‘lose’ its contents when power is off.
NTSC - National Television Standards Committee. This is a shorthand description for the
standard 525-line, 30-frames-per-second analog baseband television signal format used in the
US.
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MPEG, MPEG Transport Stream - Moving Picture Experts Group. This catchall
abbreviation is used to describe the digital compression (redundancy reduction) of linearlydigitized audio and video signals as well as the mode of multiplexing and transporting that
compressed data. The Transport stream is a packetized system consisting of a sequence of 188byte packets, each with a sync-byte and a specific payload identified by a payload ID (or PID).
The stream contains packets not only for the compressed audio and video, but also auxiliary
data, program information and allocation data, and conditional access information.
PID - Payload Identifier (or ID). See "MPEG."
PMT – Program Map Table. In an MPEG Data Stream, this Data Packet contains the PID’s of
subsequent Packets that contain each Program’s compressed Video, Audio, or Data.
QPSK - Quadrature Phase Shift Keying. This is a popular mode of transmitting digital
information by varying the phase of a radio-frequency carrier.
SCPC - Single-Channel-Per-Carrier. Only one service or program is present on a particular
radio-frequency carrier.
SETTINGS TABLE - An internal table of alternate carrier/program settings stored in the IRDs
non-volatile memory (remembered through power cycles). This table may be used in the
following ways: (1) If an IRD is unable to acquire the commanded carrier, then it will, after an
appropriate time-delay, search for and lock onto any carriers in the table it may be able to find.
(2) If local control is enabled, a user, may, through the front-panel or terminal command, tune
the IRD to a new setting found in the table using the shorthand of the Settings Table entry
number.
TMRA – Temperature Mounting Rack Ambient – The ambient temperature of the mounting
rack where the equipment is located. This temperature is more relevant to the operating
condition of the equipment than the ambient temperature of the room where the equipment rack
is located.

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RMA REQUEST
Email 'service@wegener.com'

Fax 678-624-0294

Company Name: _____________________________________________________
Bill-To Address: ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Ship-To Address: _____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Contact Name: _____________________________________________________
)
Phone #: (____________________

)
Fax #: (___________________

Complete Model #: __________________
Serial #: __________________________
In Warranty? Yes

No

Problem: __________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Additional Comments: ________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

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Record of Revisions
(Effective from July 23, 1997)
Date of
Change

Rev.
Level

Page
No.

Description of Change

4/15/99

A

4/23/99

B

14

Updated Figure 1

5/5/99

C

22

Added Audio Connector Pinouts

5/12/99

D

23

Added AES/EBU Audio Connector Pinouts

9/7/99

E

26,27

10/1/99

F

08/26/02

G

Initial Release

Added Section 2.6 on expansion cards.
Complete rewrite

70-74

Add Default Customer Configuration Sheet

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DEFAULT CUSTOMER CONFIGURATION SHEET
When customer supplied, WCI must receive this information at least two weeks before delivery to avoid additional processing
charges to the customer.)
Model Number:_UTY4422________________________________ Release: __________
Customer:___________________________________
Header: ___ ___ ___ ___ (WXXX)
Sales Order Number:_____________________________________________________________
Uplink Encoder Make/Model: _____________________________ Video Format: ___________
Customer Approval:________________________________ Date:________________________
(Only required for nonstandard configuration)
Special Instructions or Clarifications:_________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Equipment Settings
(Circle or write-in requirements, default values are shown bold and underlined. Consult Wegener Engineering about changes to
default settings shown with ‘!’ exclamation mark.)
1.0 LNB DC Power ( on RF-In jack ) (Yes --Enabled, No --Disabled)
1.1 If LNB DC Power Enabled: Type; ( Domestic +18V , Universal Switchable LNB )
2.0 Universal LNB Configuration ( if enabled )(only on RF-In jack)(not available if RF switch installed)
2.1 LO selection: ( Local Oscillator, Universal ) if Local Osc. then desired LO_____________MHZ 5150 MHz
3.0 Alarm Relay-contact Polarity [Note: Relay is in “alarm” state when unit power is off]
( Close-on-alarm "J8 Non-Dotted Position, Open-on-alarm "J8 Dotted position")
4.0 Initial Carrier Settings: ( use for both RF and ASI input modes)
4.1 Carrier Frequency: ________________MHz ( 3700.00 to 14000.00) 3900.00 MHz
4.2 Feed Port (if RF switch option is installed) : ( 1, 2, 3, 4)
4.3 ASI Input Port (if ASI Input option card installed) : ( 1, 2 )
4.4 RF Input Polarity (if Universal LNB enabled) : ( Horizontal ( +18v ), Vertical ( +13v ) )
4.5 Transport Rate : _________Mbps (2.500 to 48.382 in 0.001 Mbps steps) 6.000 Mbps 1 (needed for ASI input mode)
4.6 Program Number: ________ (default is * for lowest found) ( needed for ASI input mode )
4.7 FEC Rate: ( 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 )
4.8 Tag Site Number: ______ (0 -15) 15 -- Tag Site 15 designates no--COMPEL or tags
4.9 SNR (Eb/No) Alarm Level ________dB (2 to 7 dB) 4 dB
4.10 Margin Warning Offset ________dB 2 dB -- sum of this and SNR Alarm level <12 dB
1
Check product spec for legal upper limits on aggregate Transport rate vs. FEC Rate.
5.0 LNB LO Settings (std. domestic Ku-band is 10750 MHz, C-band is 5150 MHz)
5.1 LNB LO Frequency (if no RF Switch is installed): ________________MHz 5150 MHz !
5.2 LNB LO Freq. (for Feed Port 1 only if RF switch installed): ________________MHz 5150 MHz !
5.3 LNB LO Freq. (for Feed Port 2 only if RF switch installed): ________________MHz 5150 MHz !
5.4 LNB LO Freq. (for Feed Port 3 only if RF switch installed): ________________MHz 5150 MHz !
5.5 LNB LO Freq. (for Feed Port 4 only if RF switch installed): ________________MHz 5150 MHz !
6.0 Initial Audio Settings (See section 10 if addition Audio options card are installed)
6.1 Ch 1 Audio Routing: ( Stereo, Reverse Stereo, Orig. L to both, Orig. R to both)2
6.2 Ch 2 Audio Routing: ( Stereo, Reverse Stereo, Orig. L to both, Orig. R to both)2
6.3 Ch 1 Program: ____________ ( need three-character code, default is * for lowest found)
6.4 Ch 2 Program: ____________ ( need three-character code, default is * for lowest found)
2
“Orig L or R” designates original L or R inputs to the MPEG encoder unit.

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7.0 Initial Serial Ports Configuration
7.1 Serial Port 1 Device: ( Terminal , Modem , Printer , Aux. Data )
7.2 Serial port 2 Device: ( Terminal ! , Modem , Printer , Aux. Data )
7.3 Modem baud/Password B=( 9600 , 19.2k ), P-word = ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ( PASSWD )
7.4 Local Terminal/front-panel Control: ( Enabled / Disabled )
7.5 Printer baud/parity: Baud =( 9600 , 19.2 k ) ; Parity =( odd , even , none )
7.6 Aux. Data PID [hex]: ( _________________, 1ffe )
7.7 Aux. Data Baud/Parity: B=( 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2k, 38.4k ); P=( odd , even , none )
8.0 Misc. Audio/Video Setup Parameters
8.1 PCR mode ( auto-adjust to data-rate , static ! ) -- “Auto-adjust” required with DVT2000
8.2 PCR offset [hex]: ( _____________ , -3000 ! ) -- Applicable if “static” above is selected
8.3 Video Pedestal Setup: ( Disabled, Enabled ! ) -- “Enabled” matches DVT2000
8.4 Video Aspect Ratio: ( Auto Detect ! , 16:9, 4:3 )
8.5 Audio delay [hex]: ( _____________ , 0 ! ) – Sets A/V sync, default value is hex for ‘0’ decimal
8.6 Horiz Delay: NTSC ( __________ , 34 ! ) ; PAL ( ____________ , 3e ! )
8.7 Optional outputs home-screen alarm/warning bitmask on failure:
Sync Data: ( None , Warning , Alarm ); ASI Transport: ( None , Warning , Alarm )
Serial Digital Video [D1]: ( None , Warning , Alarm )
9.0 Network Settings
9.1 COMPEL PID [hex]: ( _________ , 1026 ! ) -- Next alternate is usually 1030
9.2 Wegener C/A PID [hex, if applicable]: ( _________ , 1028 ! ) -- Next alternate is usually 1032
9.3 Netcon Lock: ( Locked , Unlocked )
9.4 Shared Mode ( Shared , Protected )
9.5 COMPEL Required ( Required , Not required )
9.6 Tag Bypass: ( No ! , Yes ) -- “Yes” is also known as “ISOG-enabled”
9.7 Timeouts:
#
Description
Allowed Range
Default
1

Fade

0 - 30 seconds

15 seconds !

2

Install

0 - 4660 hours

4660 hours !

3

Carrier Search

0 - 4660 hours

48 hours !

4

No COMPEL

0 - 4660 hours

2 hours !

5

COMPEL Seek

0 – 4660 hours

5 minutes !

6

Header Search

0 – 4660 hours

48 hours !

Change from Default

10.0 Information on Option Module Location:
The following are the optional Modules cards that can be added to the UTY4422 unit.
Maximum Qty.
each per unit

Preferred Module Location inside unit
(* For signal option card)
(** Only location available)

A. Balanced Audio Card

2

Module #1 *

See configuration below

B. 14 Function Relay Card

1

Module #1 *

See configuration below

C. 2 Port ASI Input Card

1

Module #1 **

See configuration below

D. ASI Output Card

1

Module #1 *

See configuration below

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E. Sync Data Output Card

2

F. 4 Port RF Input Switch Card 1

Module #1 *

See configuration below

Module #2 **

Not configurable

A. Balanced Audio Card(s) Configuration
First Option Audio Card (Module #1 Location)
A.1 Channel 3 Audio Routing: ( Stereo, Reverse Stereo, Orig. L to both, Orig. R to both)2
A.2 Channel 4 Audio Routing: ( Stereo, Reverse Stereo, Orig. L to both, Orig. R to both)2
A.3 Channel 3 Program: ____________ ( need three-character code, default is * for lowest found)
A.4 Channel 4 Program: ____________ ( need three-character code, default is * for lowest found)
Second Option Audio Card (Module #2 Location)
A.5 Channel 5 Audio Routing: ( Stereo, Reverse Stereo, Orig. L to both, Orig. R to both)2
A.6 Channel 6 Audio Routing: ( Stereo, Reverse Stereo, Orig. L to both, Orig. R to both)2
A.7 Channel 5 Program: ____________ ( need three-character code, default is * for lowest found)
A.8 Channel 6 Program: ____________ ( need three-character code, default is * for lowest found)
2
“Orig L or R” designates original L or R inputs to the MPEG encoder unit
B. 14 Function Relay Card Configuration
All ( Relays Open when Activated (N.C.) , Relays Close when Activated (N.O.) , Custom)
Each relay custom setup N.C. or N.O. when activated
Relay #1______ Relay #2______ Relay #3______ Relay #4______ Relay #5______
Relay #6______ Relay #7______ Relay #8______ Relay #9______ Relay #10______
Relay #11______ Relay #12______ Relay #13______ Relay #14______

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11.0 Initial Search Table
Ent
* RF Feed
ry
RF Polarity

Carrier

Data Rate

FEC Rate

Tag Site

Program

Value
from 4.7

Value from 4.5

* This field used if RF Switch option installed or if Universal LNB is enabled, otherwise not shown.
Value from
4.2 or 4.3

Value from section 4.1

Value from 4.4

Value from 4.6

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

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Ent
ry

* RF Feed

Carrier

Data Rate

RF Polarity

25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48

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FEC Rate

Tag Site

Program



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