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Adtec RD-60 User Manual

Adtec RD-60
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RD-60
Multi-CODEC Receiver / Decoder
Includes demodulator versions - ADV, LB, STD and PRM
USER GUIDE
02.01.2015 - v1.13.00
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Adtec RD-60 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelRD-60
CategoryMedia Converter
Video Format SupportMPEG-2, H.264
MPEG DecodingYes
Input PortsASI, IP
Output PortsHDMI
Supported Resolutions1080p
Audio DecodingMPEG-1 Layer II, AAC
IP InputYes

Summary

Trademarks & Copyrights

Electrical Device Compliance Notices

Safety Warnings and Cautions

Provides essential safety precautions for device operation and installation.

Compliance Notices

Lists regulatory compliance information like FCC and Industry Canada.

Industry Canada

Canadian regulatory compliance statement for digital apparatus.

European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement

Statement of conformity with EU electromagnetic compatibility directives.

Chapter 1 - Product Introduction

Covered Equipment

Details the RD-60 models and their hardware configurations.

Front Panel

Describes the physical front panel and its interactive components.

Front Panel LCD

Details the front panel LCD display states and feedback.

Model Indicators

Explains the LED indicators for different demodulator models.

Transport LED Indicators

Describes the function of each transport LED indicator.

Audio Decode Indicators

Explains the indicators for audio decoding status.

System Indicators

Details indicators for system status like alarms and network link.

Controls

Outlines the front panel controls and their operational functions.

Reset

Instructions on how to perform a device reset via the front panel.

Front Panel Menu Structure

Visual representation of the device's menu hierarchy.

Services Menu

Details the configuration options within the Services menu.

RF Rx Menu (ADV Advanced / PRM Premium)

Modulation Mode

Allows selection of modulation mode and FEC code rate.

Symbol Rate

Configures the number of symbols transmitted per second.

Acquisition Range

Sets the frequency range for tuner acquisition.

Rolloff

Determines the shape of the input filter.

Pilot

Option for inserting bursts of pilot tones for DVB-S2.

FEC Frame Type

Selects DVB-S2 frame type for latency or protection.

LNB Menu

LNB Controls

Manages LNB state, polarity, and tone settings.

Profile Menu

Manages RF configuration profiles (Save, Select, Delete).

RF Rx Menu (LB L-Band)

Local Oscillator

Controls the frequency of the LNB local oscillator.

Manual LO

Allows manual entry of LNB Local Oscillator frequency.

L-Band Frequency

Enters the L-Band frequency for calculation.

Acquisition Range

Sets the frequency range for tuner acquisition.

Rolloff

Determines the shape of the input filter.

Pilot

Option for inserting bursts of pilot tones for DVB-S2.

FEC Frame Type

Selects DVB-S2 frame type for latency or protection.

Modulation Type

Allows selection of the modulation type.

Symbol Rate

Configures the number of symbols transmitted per second.

ISI

Input Stream Identifier for multistream applications.

RF Stats Menu

Displays RF lock status and detailed information.

IP Rx Menu

Multicast Reception Address

Sets multicast IP addresses for stream reception.

Unicast Reception Address

Setting address to 0.0.0.0 for unicast stream listening.

IP Rx Connector and Port

Configures connector and port number for IP reception.

Video Menu

Fault Mode

Sets the SDI video fault resolution and startup behavior.

Video Loss Output

Defines output behavior when video is not detected.

Downscaling SDI Options

Determines if SDI banks are output natively or downscaled.

Genlock System

Genlock Modes and Adjustments

Configures genlock modes, horizontal, vertical, and phase adjustments.

Genlock Status and Reset

Shows genlock status and provides reset functionality.

Sync Input Compatibility

Details acceptable sync input signals.

TS Out Decrypt

TS Out Decrypt Configuration

Determines how BISS encrypted streams are processed for ASI output.

Audio Formats and Assignment

Audio Assignment and Decoding

Configures audio PID assignment and decoding modes.

Dolby E Line Placement

Recommends Dolby E line placement for specifications.

AFD - Active Format Description

VBI Statistics

Displays VBI statistics for SDI, Alt SDI, and CVBS.

Chapter 3 - Operational How-Tos

DVB-S / DVB-S2 AUTO Modes

Using automatic modulation and coding detection.

DVB-S / DVB-S2 AUTO Modes (LB option)

Using auto detection for LB modulation and symbol rate.

DVB-S2 Pilots Recommendation

Guidance on using pilots for DVB-S2 under specific conditions.

RF Profiles (LB option)

Creating and loading RF configuration profiles for LB.

IP Protocols for Reception

Using IP protocols for receiving transport streams.

UDP Protocol Usage

Using UDP for transport streams, recommended for low packet loss.

RTP Protocol Usage

Using RTP for reliable packet delivery and sequence identification.

RTP + FEC Usage

Using RTP with FEC for error correction.

TCP Protocol Usage

Using TCP for reliable, connection-based stream reception.

Multicast Reception Address

Setting multicast IP addresses for stream reception.

Unicast Reception Address

Setting address to 0.0.0.0 for unicast stream listening.

IP Rx Configuration

Configuring port number and connector for IP reception.

System Menu

System Menu Login

Instructions for logging into the system menu.

Duration Setting

Sets the time frame for automatic logout.

Network Configuration

Configures network settings like IP address and DHCP.

Time and NTP Settings

Defines system time, timezone, and NTP configuration.

Alarm and Event Logging

Accesses alarm status and event logs.

SNMP Menu

SNMP Configuration

Controls SNMP status and community settings.

Com2 Port

Com2 Settings

Configures RS-232 terminal monitor settings.

Firmware Management

Firmware Version

Reports the currently running firmware version.

Feature Menu

Feature Key Management

Manages permanent and temporary feature keys.

Back Panel Connectors

Connector Descriptions

Details the function of each back panel connector.

DB9 Analog Audio Pinout

Pinout details for the DB9-M analog audio output.

Optional Demodulator RF Inputs

Input specifications for optional demodulator RF inputs.

Serial Adapter Pinout

Pinout details for serial adapter connections.

GPIO and Parport Overview

Overview of GPIO and Parport capabilities.

GPIO Pinout

Pinout details for the GPIO port.

Parport Pinout

Pinout details for the Parport.

Chapter 2 - Getting Connected

Control Application Introduction

Describes the web-based control software application.

Ethernet Connection

Instructions for connecting to the device via Ethernet.

Zero Configuration Access

Explains Adtec's zero-configuration networking technology.

Login Procedure

Instructions for logging into the web-based application.

Web Firmware Upgrade

Steps to upgrade device firmware using the web interface.

Demodulator Firmware Upgrade

Steps to upgrade demodulator firmware using the web interface.

Available Demodulator Firmware

Lists available demodulator firmware versions.

FTP and Telnet Firmware Upgrade

Alternative methods for firmware upgrades using FTP and Telnet.

In Field Feature Upgrades

How to upgrade unit features using temporary or permanent keys.

Permanent Key Instructions

Procedures for entering permanent unlock keys.

Temporary Key Instructions

Procedures for uploading temporary key files.

Feature Key Descriptions

Lists and describes available unit feature keys.

Appendix A - GNU General Public License

Appendix B - Technical Specifications

Input Specifications

Details the specifications for DVB-ASI, IP, and RF inputs.

Output Specifications

Details specifications for SDI, CVBS, DVB-ASI, AES, and Analog audio outputs.

Communications Port Specifications

Details specifications for serial, Ethernet, parallel, and GPIO ports.

Video and Audio Specifications

Specifications for video decode and audio formats.

Physical and Operational Details

Physical dimensions, power, operational, and compliance details.

Premium Demodulator Specifications

Technical specifications for the Premium Demodulator.

Advanced Demodulator Specifications

Technical specifications for the Advanced Demodulator.

L-Band Demodulator Specifications

Technical specifications for the L-Band Demodulator.

Standard Demodulator Specifications

Technical specifications for the Standard Demodulator.

Appendix C - Adtec Support & Service

Telephone and Email Support

Contact information and hours for Adtec support.

Preparing for Support

Information to provide for efficient troubleshooting.

SLA Options

Details different Service Level Agreement options.

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