The CMP203 is a new generation of compact media platform designed for cost-effective commercial TV and traditional DTV markets. It features a powerful embedded Gigabit switch, and supports various optional commercial/broadcast level encoder, multi-mode receiver, and modulator modules, allowing it to meet diverse video delivery requirements including signal receiving, descrambling, encoding, multiplexing, modulation, and IP processing. Its compact design, powerful functions, practical price, and low operational cost make it suitable for commercial video delivery applications in hotels, campuses, hospitals, MDUs, and other cable TV and IPTV systems requiring massive program processing, thereby saving space and expense.
Chassis Overview:
The front panel includes a cooling air intake, four RJ45 ports for remote network management, status and power indicators, a reset button, modulation status and power indicators, and a modulation output port. The back panel features six hot-swappable modules, a power supply, and a ground connection.
Baseboard:
The CMP203 baseboard supports 120 inputs and 120 outputs IP channels.
Receiver Modules:
- CR2-DVBC-00: A 4-channel DVBC receiving and descrambling module with 1 RF female connector and 2 CI slots. It can receive 4 RF channels simultaneously and supports 2 CAM cards for descrambling. CAM Max Bit Rate can be selected from 48Mbps to 108Mbps.
- CR2-DVBS2CI-00: A 4-channel DVB-S/S2 receiving and descrambling module with 2 RF connectors and 2 CI slots. Each RF connector supports 2 transponders. Channel 1.1 and 1.2 share power via LNB-1, while Channel 2.1 and 2.2 share power via LNB-2.
- Technical Specifications (CR2-DVBS2CI-00):
- Satellite Frequency (KHz): 950000~21500000
- Symbol Rate (KBaud): 1000~45000
- LNB Frequency (KHz): 950000~21500000
- LNB Power: Off/13v/18v
- LNB 22KHz: Off/22KHz
- CR2-DVBS2FTA-00/00A: A 4/8-channel DVB-S/S2 receiving module with 4/8 RF connectors. It supports internal signals to pass through from one tuner to others. The CR2-DVBS2FTA-00A is an 8-channel DVBS/S2 receiving module with 8 RF connectors, occupying 2 slots.
- CR2-DVBS2FTA-01: A 4-channel DVB-S/S2/S2X FTA receiving module with 4 independently powered RF connectors and 4 LNBs. S2 supports up to 32APSK, and S2X supports up to 64APSK.
- Technical Specifications (CR2-DVBS2FTA-01):
- Satellite Frequency (MHz): 950~14500
- Symbol Rate (KBaud): 1000~45000
- LNB Frequency (MHz): 0~13550
- LNB Power: Off/13v/18v
- LNB 22KHz: Off/22KHz
- Biss ID: Supports Mode, Key, and Injected ID.
- CR2-8VSB-00: A 4-channel 8VSB receiving module with 4 RF connectors, primarily for ATSC standard.
- Technical Specifications (CR2-8VSB-00):
- RF level (1=0.5dB): 15~48
- PSI/SI Interval (ms): 50~10000
- Channel Standard: OFF-AIR, STD, IRC, HRC
- Frequency (KHz): CH2-57MHz ~ CH69-802MHz
- CR2-DVBT2-00: A 4-channel DVB-T/T2 receiving and descrambling module with 1 RF connector and 2 CI slots.
- Technical Specifications (CR2-DVBT2-00):
- Frequency (KHz): 47000~862000
- Bandwidth (Mbps): 6 / 7 / 8 M
Encoder Modules:
- CE2-HDMI-00/R01: A 4-channel HDMI input encoder.
- CE2-HDMI-00: Broadcast level, supports H.264 HD/SD, MPEG-2 SD, MPEG1L2, AAC, AC3.
- CE2-HDMI-R01: Commercial grade, supports H.264 HD/SD, MPEG1L2, AAC (optional), AC3 (optional), overlay OSD subtitles, station logo, two-dimensional code. Does not support interlaced video signals input.
- Technical Specifications (CE2-HDMI-00/R01):
- Video Type: H264, MPEG2
- Video Bitrate (Kbps): 600~20000
- Video Mode: CBR, VBR
- Video Max Bitrate (Kbps): 20000
- Video Min Bitrate (Kbps): 0
- Video Resolution: Auto, 1920×1080_60i, 1920×1080_50i, 1920×1080_30p, 1920×1080_25p, 1080×720_60p, 1080×720_50p, 720×480_60i, 720×576_50i
- Video Frame Bitrate: Auto, 59.94/29.97
- Video PID: 32~8190
- GOP Structure: IPPB, IPPP, IBP
- GOP Size: 6~63
- GOP Close: Disable, Enable
- PCR2 PID: 32~8190
- PMT PID: 32~8190
- Service Name Length: 1~16
- Service Provider Name Length: 1~16
- VLC Mode: CABAC, CAVLC
- Profile: HIGH, MAIN
- Level: 3.0,3.1,3.2, 4.0,4.1,4.2
- Video Aspect Ratio: Auto, 16x9_LetterBox, 16x9_CutOff, 4x3_PillarBox, 4x3_CutOff
- Audio Encoding Type: AC3, MPEG1_Layer2, MPEG2_AAC, MPEG4_AAC
- Audio Sampling Bitrate (KHz): 48
- Audio Mode: Dual Channel, Mono, Stereo
- Audio Bitrate (Kbps): 128~384 (AC3), 64~384 (MPEG1_Layer2), 32~384 (MPEG2_AAC/MPEG4_AAC)
- Volume: 0~8
- Audio PID: 32~8190
- Delays (ms): -2000~2000
- Shelter Parameters: X (0~1920 Dual), Y (0~1080 Dual), Width (2~1920 Dual), Height (2~1080 Dual), Color (White/Black/Blue/Green/Red)
- CE2-HDMI-02/02C: 2-channel HDMI HD encoder.
- CE2-HDMI-02: Supports H.264/MPEG-2 HD/SD, MPEG1L2, AAC (optional), AC3 (optional), CC subtitles.
- CE2-HDMI-02C: Supports H.264/MPEG-2 HD/SD, MPEG1L2, AAC (optional), AC3 (optional), CC subtitle, and analog audio input.
- Technical Specifications (CE2-HDMI-02/02C):
- Video Type: H264, MPEG2
- Video Bitrate (Kbps): 2000~18000
- Video Mode: CBR
- Video Max Bitrate (Kbps): 18000
- Video Min Bitrate (Kbps): 2000
- CC: Enable, Disable
- Video PID: 32~8190
- GOP Structure: IBBP, IPPP, IBP
- GOP Size: 18~48
- PCR2 PID: 32~8190
- PMT PID: 32~8190
- Service Name Length: 1~16
- Service Provider Name Length: 1~16
- Video Aspect Ratio: Auto, 16x9, 4x3
- P Frame: 5~15 (IPPP), 18~47 (IBP), 8~23
- Audio Type: AC3, AC3_Passthrough, MPEG1_Layer2, MPEG2_AAC, MPEG4_AAC, AAC_HE_V2
- Volume: 0~8
- AAC Format: ADTS, LATM
- Audio Bitrate (Kbps): 128~384 (AC3), 64~384 (MPEG1_Layer2/MPEG2_AAC/MPEG4_AAC/AC3 Passthrough), 32~384 (AAC_HE_V2)
- Audio PID: 32~8190
- CE2-CVBS-00/R01/R01A: CVBS encoder.
- CE2-CVBS-00: 6-channel, supports H.264/MPEG-2 SD, MPEG1L2 (professional chip).
- CE2-CVBS-R01: 8-channel, supports H.264 SD, MPEG1L2, AAC (optional), AC3 (optional) (commercial chip).
- CE2-CVBS-R01A: 16-channel, supports H.264 SD, MPEG1L2, AAC (optional), AC3 (optional) (commercial chip).
- Technical Specifications (CE2-CVBS-00):
- Video Type: H264, MPEG2
- Video Bitrate (Kbps): 600~20000
- Video Mode: CBR, VBR
- Video Max Bitrate (Kbps): 0
- Video Min Bitrate (Kbps): 20000
- Video PID: 32~8190
- GOP Structure: IPPB, IPPP, IBP
- GOP Size: 6~63
- Profile: HIGH/MAIN (H.264), MAIN (MPEG-2)
- GOP Close: Disable, Enable
- PCR2 PID: 32~8190
- PMT PID: 32~8190
- Video Aspect Ratio: Auto, 16x9_LetterBox, 16x9_CutOff, 4x3_PillarBox, 4x3_CutOff
- Service Name Length: 1~16
- Service Provider Name Length: 1~16
- Brightness: 0~255
- Contrast: 0~255
- Saturation: 0~255
- Hue: -180~180
- VLC Mode: CABAC, CAVLC
- Audio Encoding Type: MPEG1_Layer2
- Audio Sampling Bitrate (KHz): 48
- Audio Mode (AC3): Dual Channel/Mono/Stereo
- Audio PID: 32~8190
- Encoding Bitrate (Kbps): 64~384
- Volume Setting: 0.00~8.00
- Technical Specifications (CE2-CVBS-R01/R01A):
- Video Type: H.264
- Video Bitrate (Kbps): 600~6000
- Video Mode: CBR
- GOP Size: 1~99
- Profile: Main/High
- Video PID: 32~8190
- Video Format: AUTO/NTSC/PAL
- Service Name Length: 1~16
- Service Provider Name Length: 1~16
- Brightness: 0~255
- Contrast: 0~255
- Saturation: 0~255
- Chrominance: 0~100
- PMT PID: 32~8190
- Audio Encoding Type: MPEG1_Layer2/AAC/AC3
- Audio Sampling Bitrate (KHz): 48
- Audio Mode (AC3): Stereo
- Audio PID: 32~8190
- Encoding Bitrate (Kbps): 32~192
- Volume (dB): -20~20
- Delay (ms): -2000~2000
- CE2-SDI-00: A 2-channel SDI HD encoder, supports H.264/MPEG-2 HD/SD, MPEG1L2, AAC (optional), AC3 (optional), CC subtitle, and analog audio input.
- Technical Specifications (CE2-SDI-00):
- Input Source Type: CVBS, SDI
- Video Type: H264, MPEG2
- Video Bit Rate (Kbps): 2000~18000
- Video Mode: CBR
- CC: Disable, Enable
- Video PID: 32~8190
- GOP Structure: IPPB, IPPP, IBP
- GOP Size: 18~48
- PCR2 PID: 32~8190
- PMT PID: 32~8190
- Program Name Length: 1~31
- Provider Name Length: 0~31
- Video Aspect Ratio: Auto, 16x9, 4x3
- P Frame: 5~15 (IPPP), 18~47 (IBP), 8~23
- Audio Encoding Type: SDI, CVBS, SDI1(2/3/4), Analog
- Audio Type: AC3, AC3_Passthrough, MPEG1_Layer2, MPEG2_AAC, MPEG4_AAC
- Audio Bit Rate (Kbps): 128~384 (AC3), 64~384 (MPEG1_Layer2/MPEG2_AAC/AC3 Passthrough/MPEG4_AAC), 16~384 (MPEG4_AAC)
- Audio AAC Format: ADTS, LATM
- Volume: -20~20
- Audio PID: 32~8190
- CE2-HDMI-05/05A: A 4/8-channel HDMI input encoder, supports H.264/H.265 HD/SD encoding, MPEG1-L2, AAC (optional), AC3 (optional) audio encoding. Also supports overlay OSD subtitles, station logo, and QR code.
- Technical Specifications (CE2-HDMI-05/05A):
- Video Type: H.264, H.265
- Video Bitrate (Kbps): 600~12000
- GOP Size: 1~60
- Video Resolution: Auto, Manual (Horizontal Pixels: 160~1920, Vertical Pixels: 120~1080, Framerate: 24~60, Scan Type: Progressive)
- Video Aspect Ratio: Automatic, 16×9 (SD), 4×3 (SD)
- Profile: MAIN, HIGH
- Video PID: 32~8190
- PCR2 PID: 32~8190
- PMT PID: 32~8190
- Program Name Length: 1~31
- Provider Name Length: 0~31
- Audio Enable: Enable/Disable
- Audio Type: MPEG1_Layer2, AAC, AC3
- Audio Bitrate (Kbps): 32~192 (MPEG1_Layer2), 32~192 (AAC), 96~192 (AC3)
- Volume (dB): -20~20
- Delay (ms): -2000~2000
- Audio PID: 32~8190
- Shelter Parameters: X (0~1920 Dual), Y (0~1080 Dual), Width (2~1920 Dual), Height (2~1080 Dual), Color (White/Black/Blue/Green/Red)
- CE2-HDMI-06: A 4-channel HDMI encoder (broadcast level), supports H.264/H.265 HD/SD encoding (up to 1080p60), B frame, de-interlacing. Audio encoding of MPEG1-L2, AAC (optional), AC3 (optional). Also supports insertion of QR code, logo, and subtitles.
- Technical Specifications (CE2-HDMI-06):
- Video Type: H.264, H.265
- Video Bitrate (Kbps): 600~12000
- GOP Size: 1~60
- Video Resolution: Auto, Manual (Horizontal Pixels: 160~1920, Vertical Pixels: 120~1080, Framerate: 24~60, Scan Type: Progressive)
- Video Aspect Ratio: Automatic, 16×9 (SD), 4×3 (SD)
- Profile: MAIN, HIGH
- Video PID: 32~8190
- PCR2 PID: 32~8190
- PMT PID: 32~8190
- Program Name Length: 1~31
- Provider Name Length: 0~31
- Audio Enable: Enable/Disable
- Audio Type: MPEG1_Layer2, AAC, AC3
- Audio Bitrate (Kbps): 32~192 (MPEG1_Layer2), 32~192 (AAC), 96~192 (AC3)
- Volume (dB): -20~20
- Delay (ms): -2000~2000
- Audio PID: 32~8190
- Shelter Parameters: X (0~1920 Dual), Y (0~1080 Dual), Width (2~1920 Dual), Height (2~1080 Dual), Color (White/Black/Blue/Green/Red)
Modulator Modules:
- CM2-QAMA-R00/R01/R01A:
- CM2-QAMA-R00: Supports modulating 16 non-adjacent channels with 1 RF female port for output. 1 RJ45 network port is reserved for future use.
- CM2-QAMA-R01/R01A: Supports modulating 4/8 adjacent channels with 1 RF female port for output.
- Technical Specifications (CM2-QAMA-R00/R01/R01A):
- Bandwidth: 6M, 7M, 8M
- RF level: 0~63 (dBμV), 60~123 (dBmV)
- Symbol Rate (KBaud): 4400~6956 (CM2-QAMA-R00), 3780~5217 (CM2-QAMA-R01/R01A)
- Frequency (KHz): 48000~858000
- PSI/SI Interval (ms): 50~10000
- Constellation: QAM16/32/64/128/256
- RF level (CM2-QAMA-R01/R01A): 25~45dBmV/85~105dBμV
- QAM Mode (CM2-QAMA-R01/R01A): QAM16/32/64/128/256
- CM2-ATSC-R01/R01A: Supports 4/8 adjacent frequencies modulating with 1 RF female connector for output.
- CM2-QAMB-R00/R01/R01A:
- CM2-QAMB-R00: Supports up to 16 non-adjacent frequencies modulating with 1 RF female connector for output.
- CM2-QAMB-R01/R01A: Supports up to 4/8 adjacent frequencies modulating with 1 RF female connector for output.
- Technical Specifications (CM2-QAMB-R00/R01/R01A):
- Bandwidth (MHz): 6
- Channel Standard: STD/IRC/HRC
- Symbol Rate (KBaud): 5056.941 (QAM 64), 5361 (QAM 256) (CM2-QAMB-R00), 5057 (QAM64), 5361 (QAM256) (CM2-QAMB-R01/R01A)
- RF level: 75~105 (dBμV), 15~45 (dBmV)
- PSI/SI Interval (ms): 50~10000
- Constellation: QAM64/256
- Channel No.: Up to Channel Standard
- RF level (CM2-QAMB-R01/R01A): 25~45dBmV/85~105dBμV
- Frequency (KHz) (CM2-QAMB-R01/R01A): 48000~862000
- QAM Mode (CM2-QAMB-R01/R01A): QAM64/256
- CM2-OFDM-R01/R01A: Supports up to 4/8 adjacent frequencies modulating with 1 RF female connector for output.
- Technical Specifications (CM2-OFDM-R01/R01A):
- Bandwidth: 6M, 7M, 8M
- RF level: 0-31.5dBmv/60-91.5dBμv
- Frequency (KHz): 48000~862000
- CM2-ISDBT-R01/R01A: Supports up to 4/8 adjacent frequencies modulating with 1 RF female connector for output.
- Technical Specifications (CM2-ISDBT-R01/R01A):
- Bandwidth (MHZ): 6M
- RF level: 25~45dBmV/85~105dBμV
- Frequency (KHz): 48000~862000
- FFT Mode: 2K
- GI Mode: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
- RF Level Gain (dB): 45~55
- QAM Mode: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
- Convolutional Coding: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
- CM2-MOD-02: A 32-channel QAM-A modulation output module with 2 gigabit IP input ports (single port supports 256-channel input), 1 CAS interface (RJ45) supporting scrambling, and 1 RF output interface supporting up to 32 QAM-A non-adjacent frequencies modulating with independent constellation mode configuration.
- Technical Specifications (CM2-MOD-02):
- Frequency (KHz): 47000 ~ 999000
- QAM Mode: QAM16/32/64/128/256
- Symbol Rate (KBaud): 3600 and 6952
- RF Level Gain (dBmV): -10 ~ 0 (value must be a multiple of 0.5)
- RF Level (dBmV): 90~120
- PSI/SI Interval (ms): 50 ~ 10000
Function Modules:
- CP2-EAS-00: Supports EAS triggering by analogue and digital EAS input. This module is designed for the US market and requires the CMP203 chassis to be set for ATSC standard. It provides the ability to interrupt Encoder playback and switch to an external transport stream for Emergency Alert Systems (EAS) or Audio Muting. The trigger switched video content on the Encoders can be sensed using a DC contact closure or the SCTE-18 EAS standard over ASI/IP when the EAS is "Paved" or actively replacing the encoder outputs.
- Technical Specifications (CP2-EAS-00):
- EAS Signal Input: Digital(IP), Analogue(Dry Contact), Analogue(Relay)
- EAS Program Input: ASI, AV
- Trigger Mode: Normally Open, Normally Closed
- Encoder Setting Video Type: H.264, MPEG-2
- Audio Type: AC3, Mpeg-1 Layer 2, Mpeg2-AAC, Mpeg4-AAC
- Video Bit rate (Kbps): 1500~20000
- Audio Bit rate (Kbps): 128, 192, 256, 384
- Volume: -10~10
- CP2-CAM-00: Scrambling & descrambling module with 2 CI slots. It supports almost all kinds of CAM card descrambling, with the number of descrambled services defined by the CAM card. It supports descrambling services multiplexed from different IP/RF channels or modules. The scrambling function is designed for specific users and currently supports Xcrypt CAMCAS scrambling.
- CP2-EIT-00: EIT multiplex module. Supports up to 32 TS inputs and up to 16 TS outputs. It also supports EIT multiplexing enable control at module, TS, and program levels. Multiple EIT multiplexing modules can run simultaneously in a single chassis. Supports parsing of EIT table with DVB-S/S2/S2X/C/T/T2, ISDB-T, IP input. Supports QAM-A/OFDM/IP output EIT table.
Usage Features:
- Web GUI: Accessible via browser (IE8+, Firefox, Google Chrome). Default IP address: 192.168.1.10, Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0, Gateway: 192.168.1.254. Default user name and password: admin.
- IP Input/Output Configuration: Allows configuration of source IP address, port, protocol (UDP/RTP), TS packets per IP packet, VLAN enable, and TSIP port. Supports batch setting for multiple channels.
- Service Configuration: Enables routing of input streams to desired output interfaces (IP or RF) in either Bypass or Multiplex mode.
- Bypass Mode: Routes a whole input transport stream to an IP or RF output, occupying the channel exclusively.
- Multiplex Mode: Allows routing of single services to create SPTS, multiple services to create MPTS, or services/streams from multiple channels to create MPTS.
- System Settings: Includes network configuration, time setting (manual or automatic with NTP), system management (upgrade, import/export configuration, import/export license, reboot, factory reset, log export/clear), and password reset.
- Module-Specific Settings: Each module has dedicated settings for its specific functions, such as frequency, symbol rate, constellation, modulation type, video/audio encoding parameters, and output settings.
- LCN Setting: For modulator modules, NIT streams can be added for STB auto-search and identification of TS (frequencies) LCN information.
- Scrambling: CM2-MOD-02 supports scrambling services with up to 6 different CAS systems.
- Insertion (Encoder Modules): CE2-HDMI-R01, CE2-HDMI-05A, CE2-HDMI-06 support insertion of LOGO, QR Code, and OSD subtitles with adjustable parameters (position, size, color, scrolling speed).
Maintenance Features:
- Log Management: Provides real-time logs for modules, with options to clear, delete, export, and filter log messages by level (Error, Warning, Information, Debug) and module name (SYS, PARAMS, UPGRADE, TSPROCESS, LICENSE, INIT, GPIO, TEMP, Other).
- Firmware/Software Updates: System page allows for upgrading firmware and software.
- Factory Reset: Option to restore the unit or specific modules to factory default settings.
- Configuration Backup/Restore: Supports importing and exporting configuration files.
- License Management: Allows importing and exporting licenses for baseboard and modules.
- Reboot Functionality: Option to reboot the entire unit or individual modules.
Safety Instructions:
- Read and follow all instructions and warnings.
- Do not use near water; clean chassis with a damp cloth.
- Avoid installing near heat sources or blocking ventilation.
- Ensure proper grounding through the power cord.
- Route power cords and cables to prevent damage.
- Use only manufacturer-specified attachments/accessories.
- Avoid wearing hand jewelry or watches when troubleshooting high current circuits.
- Do not work on the system during lightning.
- Refer all servicing to qualified personnel, especially if damaged.
- Acclimate equipment to room temperature and humidity for at least 30 minutes before powering up to prevent damage.
- A professional UPS system is recommended for better performance.
- Use manufacturer-specified replacement parts to avoid hazards.
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