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Vislink UltraReceiver - User Manual

Vislink UltraReceiver
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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
Company Registered in England & Wales no. 10523708 ● VAT registration no. GB 260 012 169
Registered Office: Waterside House, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS, UK
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Summary

Safety and Compliance

General Safety Information

Information for personnel on potential hazards, RF power, and specific component warnings.

Disposal Instructions

Guidelines for safe disposal of batteries and equipment, adhering to environmental directives.

Environmental

Caution to protect the unit from water/fluids and use a rain cover outdoors.

Health & Safety

Details on calculating safe working distances from RF radiation and general safety precautions for operators.

Maximum RF Power Density Limits

Vislink's adopted power density limits based on IEEE and ICNIRP standards for controlled environments.

Introduction

Decoder Only Variants

Instructions to ignore RF and Demodulator functions for decoder-only models.

Firmware Version

Information on checking the Vislink website for the latest firmware revision.

Internal Architecture

Overview of the UltraReceiver's three main hardware components: Demodulator, Decoder, and Controller boards.

Specification

Demodulation

Specifies DVB-T and LMS-T modulation types, QAM levels, and bandwidth options.

Decoder Options

Lists supported decoder codecs including HEVC, AVC, MPEG-2, and AAC.

Video Formats

Details supported video formats like 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 2160p resolutions.

Video Profiles

Outlines UHD, HD, and SD video profiles with associated bitrates and color formats.

Inputs

Lists all available input types: UHF, ASI, Frame Lock, Camera Control, and Ethernet.

Outputs

Details the available outputs: embedded audio, ASI, and analog audio.

Video Outputs

Specifies the types and standards of video outputs: 4x 3G-SDI and 4x HD-SDI.

Video Formats

Lists supported video formats, including future options, with resolution and frame rates.

Audio Formats Supported

Specifies supported audio formats like MPEG-1 Layer 1/2 and SMPTE 302M.

Physical

Describes the physical dimensions, weight, and power requirements of the unit.

Environmental

Lists operating temperature range (0°C to 50°C) and humidity limits (95% non-condensing).

Optional Items

Mentions the Diversity Receiver 2-RF to 4-RF input upgrade option.

Input; Output Connections

Provides a visual overview of the unit's front panel input/output connectors.

Inputs and Outputs

Summarizes all input and output connections, referencing section 3.13 for details.

Pinout Information

Details the pinout configurations for various connectors like RF, ASI, Frame Lock, and Video Outputs.

RF1-4 Inputs

Describes the 75Ω BNC connectors for RF inputs, including UHF frequency range and sensitivity.

ASI IN

Specifies the 75Ω BNC connector for ASI input and its compliance standard.

Frame lock Input

Details the 75Ω BNC connector for frame lock input (Black/Burst or Tri-level sync).

Video Outputs

Describes the 75Ω mini BNC connectors for 4x 3G HDSDI and HDSDI outputs.

ASI Output

Specifies the 75Ω BNC connector for ASI output and its function.

CTRL; Data

Details the LEMO connector for CTRL/Data, including its pinout and function for camera control.

Audio 1

Describes the 3-way XLR connectors for Audio 1 output, including pinout and analogue mode specifications.

Audio 2

Describes the LEMO connector for Audio 2 output, including pinout and analogue mode specifications.

Camera Control;Alarm

Details the LEMO connector for Camera Control/Alarm, including pinout and status output functionality.

Ethernet - Control

Explains the Ethernet port for control via Web Browser (HTTP) and SNMP.

Controls

UltraReceiver Front Panel

Visual representation of the UltraReceiver's front panel controls and indicators.

Selection Keys

Explains the function of MENU and ESCAPE keys for navigation and operation.

Menu Scroll Keys

Describes the use of arrow keys, ENTER, and ESCAPE for menu navigation and parameter adjustment.

Hot Keys

Details the STATUS key's function to access ALARMS and view signal strength/MER.

MER (Modulation Error Ratio) Display

Illustrates the display of MER for the four RF channels.

LEDs

Explains the meaning of the STATUS, POWER, and LOCAL/REMOTE LEDs.

USB Port

Describes the function of the USB port for code updates.

Main Display

Demodulator Menus

Explains how to access and configure demodulator settings like Input Mode, Demodulator Setup, and Downconverters.

Input Mode

Allows selection of LMS-T or DVB-T modulation schemes and enabling/disabling individual inputs.

Demodulator Setup

Details configuration of Frequency, Bandwidth, Guard Interval, and Polarity with auto modes.

Downconverters

Guides on selecting downconverter types and powering them for RF inputs.

Decoder Menus

Covers configuration of decoder inputs, services, audio, and video formats for decoding.

Inputs

Configuration of the input source for decoding.

Services

Entry of PID's for each parameter to ensure correct service decoding.

Audio Format

Configuration of the audio format of the service for correct decoding.

Video Format (Setup)

Configuration of the video format of the service for correct decoding.

Genlock

Controls video synchronization modes (OFF, ON external/internal) and offset adjustments.

Unit Setup Menu

Provides options for saving/recalling presets, configuring control interfaces, and managing defaults.

Presets

Functionality to save up to 16 preset configurations and dump them to a USB stick.

Control Interface

Configuration of external control interfaces like Web Identifier, Ethernet Port, and Status Pin.

Defaults

Options to restore factory defaults or reboot the unit.

Licenses

Section for entering license codes and viewing licensed features.

Time

Setting the unit's time and date and viewing accumulated run-time.

Support Menu

Displays useful information for contacting Vislink, including module versions.

Diagnostics

Displays detailed performance information like errors, locks, temperatures, and test results.

Camera Control

Note regarding availability of this option.

Menu Overview

Shows the menu structure for HCAM, noting context-sensitive and license-dependent options.

UltraReceiver Webserver Operation over RJ45 Port

Setting up a Basic Connection

Procedure for connecting the UltraReceiver to a PC via RJ45 for webserver configuration.

Accessing the UltraReceiver via Web Browser

Steps to access the unit's web interface using its IP address in a browser.

Routing Page

Webpage providing a diagrammatic view of the signal routing within the receiver.

Receiver Setup

Demodulation Options

Details the three main operating types for the demodulator: Single Pedestal LMS-T, Dual Pedestal LMS-T, and DVB-T.

DVB-T Operation

Describes the steps and sequence for changing to DVB-T operation mode.

LMS-T Operation

Outlines the steps and sequence for changing to LMS-T operation mode.

Down-Converter Type

Explains how selecting downconverter type defines frequency ranges and spectral inversion.

Decoder

Describes switching the decoder to process transport streams from demodulator output or ASI input.

Deinterleaving

Explains deinterleaving settings and how they extract FEC and burst settings from the stream.

Video Over IP (Future Option)

Describes encapsulating ASI streams into IP for transport over Ethernet, with limitations.

Send Video Directly Over IP (Future Option)

Steps for sending video over IP between units using a direct Ethernet connection.

Decryption

Details various decryption options and license requirements for encrypted streams.

Independent and Customized Down Convertor Operation

Option to use third-party down converters, allowing individual configuration and storage.

Licenses and Upgrades

Licensing

Information on purchasing additional features via licenses from a local representative.

Firmware Upgrades

Instructions for upgrading the UltraReceiver firmware using the Vislink website.

Vislink UltraReceiver Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input ConnectionsBNC
Output ConnectionsBNC, HDMI, XLR
DemodulationQAM
Audio OutputAnalogue (XLR), Digital (XLR)
Channel Bandwidth6, 7, 8 MHz
ModulationQAM
Dimensions19"

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