Ericsson RX1290 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Scope and Equipment Overview; Receiver Features Summary; Satellite and Telco Receiver Systems

1 Introduction
Chapter 1
Contents
1.1 Scope of This Reference Guide ...........................................................1-3
1.1.1 Who Should Use This Reference Guide............................................... 1-3
1.1.2 What Equipment is Covered by This Reference Guide ........................ 1-3
1.1.2.1 The Equipment Models......................................................................... 1-3
1.1.2.2 Software Version ..................................................................................1-5
1.2 Summary of Features ...........................................................................1-5
1.2.1 Main Features....................................................................................... 1-5
1.2.2 Inputs....................................................................................................1-7
1.2.2.1 ASI Input (Decoder)..............................................................................1-7
1.2.2.2 Remote Control ....................................................................................1-7
1.2.2.3 DVB-S / DVB-S2 L-Band Inputs (Satellite Receivers) (Option) ............ 1-7
1.2.2.4 TTV G.703 DS3 and E3 Input (Telco Receivers) (Option)....................1-7
1.2.2.5 IP Input (Telco Receivers) (Option) ......................................................1-7
1.2.2.6 Frame Synchronization......................................................................... 1-7
1.2.3 Outputs .................................................................................................1-7
1.2.3.1 Transport Stream Outputs ....................................................................1-7
1.2.3.2 Video Outputs.......................................................................................1-7
1.2.3.3 Audio Outputs.......................................................................................1-7
1.2.3.4 Data Output ..........................................................................................1-8
1.2.3.5 Alarm Output ........................................................................................1-8
1.3 The Satellite Receiver ..........................................................................1-8
1.3.1 Typical Satellite System .......................................................................1-8
1.3.2 Input Connections................................................................................. 1-9
1.3.3 What the Satellite Receiver Does......................................................... 1-9
1.4 The Telco Receiver/Decoder..............................................................1-10
1.4.1 Typical Decoder System..................................................................... 1-10
1.4.2 What the Decoder Does .....................................................................1-10
1.5 Control Modes ....................................................................................1-11
1.5.1 Introduction.........................................................................................1-11
1.5.2 Front Panel (Local) Modes .................................................................1-11
1.6 Guided Tour........................................................................................ 1-12
1.6.1 Construction .......................................................................................1-12
1.6.2 Front Panel Controls........................................................................... 1-12
1.6.3 Front Panel LEDs ...............................................................................1-12
1.6.4 Rear Panel.......................................................................................... 1-13
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