Chapter 7 FLEX Decoding Module Ancillary Data Specifications
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Ancillary Data Specifications
A multichannel encoder equipped with a FLE X-1 Module is receiving and outputting
compressed streams. The FLEX-1 Module does not re-create any of the ancillary data (also
referred to as VBI data), it simply passes it intact as packets of bits, to the encoder’s TS
output.
NOTE: The terminology used regarding ancillary data can be incorrect or misleading. VBI data is not
applicable to fully digital signals, but is used by user habit.
Table 7–10 describes the ancillary data specifications supported by the FLEX-1 Module.
Input Specifications
Table 7–11 describes the input specifications of the FLEX-1 Module via one of the optional
inputs (IP, ASI, or RF). Refer to the chapter for each input type to see its specifications.
Table 7–9: Level Magic Specifications
Feature Support
Audio leveling capacity
n Dual decoder mode: Up to 3 stereo or one AC-3 5.1
n Single decoder mode: Up to 6 stereo or 2 AC-3 5.1
Operating modes Mono, stereo, multichannel (5.1)
Table 7–10: Ancillary Data Specifications
Feature Support
Vertical Interval Data
Services (Pass through only)
DPI (SCTE- 35), WST (Teletext), Inverted WST, WSS, VP S,
AFD and bar data, VITC, Closed Captioning per CEA-608
and 708, AMOL and T V Guide data.
Number of channels 4 PIDS
625-Line VBI WSS line blackout with actual black
Table 7–11: Input Specifications
Feature Support
Transport stream Inputs M PEG-2 TS
IP input Connecting the IP Input Cables
ASI Input Table 8–1 on page 71
RF Input Table 9–1 on page 73