Chapter 2: Introduction ProView 2900 Models
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2.2. ProView 2900 Models
Each ProView 2900 model is provided with a basic feature package. In order to suit specific
requirements, additional license-permitted features are available. The following paragraphs
specifies the basic and optional features available for each model.
In order to enable optional features perform one of the following:
• Upon unit ordering - order the relevant features. The unit will be provided with the
ordered features enabled.
• After unit ordering - order the relevant features. In this case, a 16 character key issued
by Harmonic video networks will be provided. The key must be entered to the unit thru
the front-panel or the web-interface. For details see section 14.7
NOTE
When RS-232 low-speed-data and/or RS-422 high-speed-data are enabled the PID
Filtering is unavailable.
2.2.1. ProView 2960 Interfaces and Features
The ProView 2960 is a single 4:2:0 Decoder IRD. The ProView 296x devices consist of two
composite video interfaces. The CVBS #1 connector is used for broadcasting quality video
and the CVBS #2 connector is used for monitoring.
Figure 2-2 illustrates the ProView 2960 rear panel. The ProView 2960 basic features and
software-licensed features are also detailed.
Figure 2-2: ProView 2960 Rear Panel (Standard)
Basic Features
• 1 composite video - Broadcast quality
(upper connector)
• 1 composite video - Monitoring quality
(lower connector)
• 2 active analog – audio - stereo
balanced interfaces
• GPI
Software-Licensed Features
• Dolby digital (AC-3) LT/RT downmixing
• RS-232 low speed data output
• RS-422 high speed data output
• DVB-S2 Advance Modulation (optional)
NOTES
The ProView 2960 does not support the Decoder Only configuration.
The Russian SECAM D/K (composite video only) is available only through Special orders.
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