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Vislink Quantum - User Manual

Vislink Quantum
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Vislink, Waterside House, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1442 431300 Facsimile: +44 (0) 1494 775356 Email: sales@vislink.com Website: www.vislink.com
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Registered Office: Waterside House, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS, UK
Quantum Receiver
User Manual

Table of Contents

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Summary

Document Disclaimer and Support

Document Disclaimer

Information contained in this manual is property of Vislink and may not be reproduced without permission.

Trademark Information

Add any additional Trademark content from external companies.

Conventions

Explanation of how NOTE, CAUTION, and WARNING are used to convey information.

Service and Support Contacts

Provides worldwide support contacts and instructions for contacting technical support.

Document History

General Information

General Safety Information

Ensures awareness of potential hazards for personnel operating or maintaining the equipment.

Disposal Instructions

Instructions for proper disposal of the equipment and batteries, following environmental directives.

Environmental

Information on protecting the unit from water and fluids, especially when used outdoors.

Health and Safety

Details on safe working distances from transmitting antennas and potential RF radiation effects.

Maximum RF Power Density Limits

Guidelines for RF power density limits based on IEEE and ICNIRP standards.

Introduction to the Quantum Receiver

IP-Native Wireless Camera Receiver

Description of the Quantum Receiver's design for receiving wireless camera transmitter output via RF and IP.

Firmware Version

Information on the firmware version covered by this manual and how to verify it.

Functional Description

Block diagram illustrating the receiver's functions and connector relationships.

Key Features

Highlights of the Quantum Receiver's capabilities, including diversity, decoding, and IP connectivity.

Licensed Options

Details on various licenses available to add functionality to the base configuration.

Specifications

Physical and Environmental Specifications

Details on the unit's dimensions, weight, temperature, humidity, and power requirements.

RF Parameters

Specifications for RF inputs, frequency band, demodulation, and receiver threshold.

IP Transport Stream Processing

Specifications for IP input and output capabilities, including protocols and bandwidth.

Video and Audio Parameters

Parameters for video decoding standards, formats, outputs, and audio specifications.

Rear Panel Connectors

RF Input Connectors (Demod Cards)

Details of the four RF input coaxial connectors for receiving UHF input 70MHz to 860MHz.

ASI and Genlock Connectors

Description of Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) and Genlock connectors for signal transport.

Video and Monitoring Output Connectors

Information on SFP transceiver modules for transmitting Serial Data Interface (SDI) signals.

Audio Output Connectors

Details of the two 5-pin Lemo connectors for audio output pairs and channels.

EXP Connectors

Description of two SFP expansion sockets for future expansion of the unit.

Focal Point Connector

Connector for connection to the FocalPoint wireless camera control for serial data return.

Return Data Connector

Connectors for OCP, user data (RS232/RS485/TTL) or Tally (Red/Green Wet/Dry).

Ethernet Transport Stream and Control Connectors

Details of WAN and LAN ports for web browser control, network management, and video transmission.

USB Port Connectors

USB ports on the rear and front panel for inserting a USB memory stick for code updates.

AC Power Connector

Description of the standard IEC 3-way connector for the 100-240V AC power supply.

Front Panel Display and Controls

Front Panel Controls Overview

Overview of the front panel touch-screen display and rotary control for navigation and selection.

Rotary Control Functionality

Description of the rotary control's function for scrolling, selecting, and modifying values.

Headphones Socket Status

Indicates the headphones socket is for future use and should not be used currently.

USB Port Status

Indicates the USB port is for future use and should not be used.

Touch-screen Display Functionality

Details on how the touch-screen displays status messages and provides navigation buttons.

Home Screen Overview

Description of the Home screen displaying RF input status and quality with associated parameters.

Setup Screen Configuration

Details on the Setup screen for configuring Demod, Rx, Decoder, Streams, Network, and Analog settings.

Info Screen Details

Description of the Info screen displaying receiver settings that cannot be edited.

Status Screen Overview

Description of the Status screen displaying detailed settings for Demod, Rx, Decoder, Streams, Network, and Analog.

Web GUI Screens and Navigation

Web GUI Overview

Introduction to the web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) for configuring and monitoring the unit.

Main Menus Description

Description of the four main menus: Status, Settings, Info, and Accounts.

Options Menu Functionality

Details on the Options menu for display and control of the web GUI, including Edit root, Dark/Light Theme, and Logout.

Status Section Details

Enables display of status-related details in the central panel and sidebars.

Streaming Video (Left-Hand Sidebar)

Panel in the left-hand sidebar displaying the video received and decoded at the four input channels.

Antenna Status (Left-Hand Sidebar)

Panel in the left-hand sidebar displaying Quality, RSL, or MER of the received signal.

Antenna Status Graphs

Panel displaying graphs of Quality, RSL, or MER of the received signal for each RF input channel.

Active Preset Selection

Displays the selected configuration preset for processing received input signals.

Active Preset Configuration Settings

Displays the configuration settings for the selected active preset in the right-hand sidebar.

Modulation Settings

Details the active modulation settings, including frequency, modulation type, and decryption status.

Receiver Status Details

Details the active receiver settings, including status, lock, MER, quality, and RSL.

Decoder Settings

Details the active decoder settings, including video, audio, service, genlock, and analog.

Stream Out Settings

Details the active output streaming settings for RTP, RTSP, UDP, and SRT protocols.

Network Settings

Details the active network settings, including IP address and status for Network 1 and Network 2.

Global Settings

Details the active global ASI and User Data settings.

Settings Menu

Enables detailed settings to be displayed for RF, Decoder, Stream, eLinks, Presets, Network, Global, and Admin functions.

RF Settings

Details settings for receiving signals on the RF inputs, with tabs for Modulation, Channel Plan, and BDC.

Modulation Settings

Specifies modulation settings for signals received on RF inputs, including frequency mode and type.

Channel Plan Configuration

Specifies channel plan settings for signals received on RF inputs, enabling creation and storage of plans.

BDC Power Settings

Specifies Block Down-Converter (BDC) power settings for the RF inputs.

Decoder Settings

Details settings for the unit to decode input signals, with tabs for Low Latency, Service, Genlock, and Analog.

Low Latency Decoder Settings

Specifies video and audio settings for low latency decoding, affecting video, format, delay, and HDR.

Service Decoding Settings

Specifies service decoding settings, including service select, program number, and PID identification.

Genlock Synchronization Settings

Specifies decoder synchronisation settings, including Genlock mode (Off, External, or Internal).

Analog Decoder Output Settings

Specifies analog decoder output settings for each analog output, including analog source and audio level.

Stream Output Settings

Details settings for streaming output, with tabs for RTP/RTSP, UDP, and SRT protocols.

RTP Streaming Settings

Specifies settings for controlling the transport protocol (RTP), including FEC rows and columns.

RTSP Streaming Settings

Specifies settings for controlling media transmission (RTSP), including enabled status and port.

UDP Streaming Settings

Specifies settings for streaming using the User Datagram Protocol (UDP).

SRT Streaming Settings

Specifies settings for streaming using the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) Protocol, including latency and pass phrase.

eLinks Status and Control

Provides status indication for internal links to RF/Demod Cards and method for connecting/disconnecting them.

Presets Management

Provides tools for using presets, saving current settings for different scenarios and switching between them.

Network Configuration

Details settings for networking, including configuration of Network 1/2 and Active Directory.

Network 1;2 Settings

Enables networking configuration by specifying mode, IP address, subnet, gateway, and DNS.

Active Directory Configuration

Configures user access to ActiveDirectory for management and storage of user data.

Network Tools

Provides additional tools for configuring ActiveDirectory groups and accounts.

Global Settings

Details settings for ASI, Decryption, and User Data.

ASI Configuration

Enables configuration of input and output Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) signals.

Decryption Configuration

Enables configuration of decryption mode and selection of the appropriate decryption algorithm.

User Data Configuration

Enables configuration of data presented to the OCP/User/Tally ports, including standard, baud rate, parity, and PID.

Admin Settings

Enables access to engineering settings, requiring a password for factory use only.

Info Section Overview

Displays unit information including ESN, MAC Address, Model Number, Serial Number, and Software Version.

Unit Information - MAC Address Details

Shows WAN and LAN addresses for the receiver's MAC address.

Unit Information - Serial Number Details

Shows Decoder and Demodulator serial numbers that add functionality to the receiver.

Unit Information - Software Version

Displays system software, demodulator, and decoder details for various software modules.

License Information

Displays license information, including video decode, descramble, demodulator, output, and transport stream features.

Accounts Management

Enables detailed settings for adding new accounts and users.

User Accounts

Displays user settings, including user list, roles, and options to edit or delete accounts.

Add New Account

Settings for adding a new account, including username, password, role type, and access days/time.

Receiver Installation and Setup

Before You Connect

Refers to installation, safety, and compliance information supplied with the product.

Connecting the Receiver

Instructions for connecting signal and power cables to the rear panel connectors.

Powering Up the Receiver

Procedure for powering up the receiver after all connections are made.

Setting the Unit IP Address

Procedure for setting the unit's IP address using the front panel display before accessing the web GUI.

Accessing the Web GUI

Instructions on how to access the web GUI using a web browser and the unit's IP address.

Configuring BDC (Down-conversion)

Procedure for choosing the frequency range input to the demodulator via the Settings>RF>BDC menu.

Configuring Demodulation

Details the three main operating modes for the demodulator: DVB-T, Single Pedestal LMS-T(S), and Dual Pedestal LMS-T(D).

DVB-T Operation

Procedure for changing to DVB-T operation, configuring settings via the Settings>RF>Modulation menu.

LMS-T Operation

Procedure for changing to LMS-T operation, configuring settings via the Settings>RF>Modulation menu.

Configuring Diversity

Settings for configuring diversity, including ASI stream input options.

Configuring Video Decoding

Procedure for configuring video decoder settings in different modes using Settings>Decoder>Low Latency.

Deinterleaving Option

Information on the licensable deinterleaving option for error correction in ASI data streams.

Configuring Decryption

Configuration of decryption options based on license, setting the mode and entering the appropriate key.

Configuring and Saving a Preset

Instructions for configuring the receiver and saving settings as a named preset for quick recall.

Licenses and Upgrades

About Licensing

Explanation of how functionality depends on hardware and software options enabled by license keys.

Obtaining New Licenses

Information on purchasing and obtaining new licenses from a Vislink representative.

Firmware Upgrades

Instructions for upgrading the unit's firmware via Ethernet connection.

Vislink Quantum Specifications

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BrandVislink
ModelQuantum
CategoryReceiver
LanguageEnglish

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