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Multi-mode Mobile Transmit System User and Technical Manual Manual Part No. RD001358 Rev. 004, February, 2015 Copyright 2015 Part number RD001358 Printed in U.S.A. Authorized EU representative: Vislink PLC Quality Certi cation Vislink is certi ed to ISO 9001:2008. The Vislink trademark and other trademarks are registered trademarks in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Proprietary Material The information and design contained within this manual was originated by and is the property of Vislink. Vislink reserves all patent proprietary design, manufacturing, reproduction use, and sales rights thereto, and to any articles disclosed therein, except to the extent rights are expressly granted to others. The foregoing does not apply to vendor proprietary parts. Vislink has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the material contained in this manual at the time of printing. As speci cations, equipment, and this manual are subject to change without notice, Vislink assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual or for any decisions based on its use. This manual is supplied for information purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment by Vislink. The information in this manual remains the property of Vislink and may not be used, disclosed, or reproduced in any form whatsoever, without the prior written consent of Vislink. Vislink reserves the right to make changes to equipment and speci cations of the product described in this manual at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes. General Safety Information The following safety requirements, as well as local site requirements and regulations, must be observed by personnel operating and maintaining the equipment covered by this manual to ensure awareness of potential hazards. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. A. The NewStream transmitter complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
[1] this device may not cause harmful interference, and [2] this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. About this Manual This manual is intended for use by quali ed operators, installers, and service personnel. Users of this manual should already be familiar with basic concepts of radio, video, and audio. For information about terms in this manual, see Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations [Part No. 400576-1]. Pay special attention to Notes, Cautions, and Warnings. Read NOTES for important information to assist you in using and maintaining the equipment Follow CAUTIONS to prevent damage to the equipment. Follow WARNINGS to prevent personal injury or death. Page 2 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................7 Features ...............................................................................................................8 System Description ..........................................................................10 Operational Modes ............................................................................................ 11 Operating Controls .............................................................................................13 Connections ......................................................................................................16 IDU Local Operation ........................................................................17 Changing Presets ..............................................................................................17 Preset Naming Using the Preset Display ......................................................18 Changing Channels ...........................................................................................19 USB Interface.....................................................................................................19 Ethernet Ports ....................................................................................................19 IDU Information Touchscreen ............................................................................20 IDU Information ..............................................................................................20 IDU Version .....................................................................................................21 Software Upgrade Process ................................................................................22 System Failure Recovery Process ....................................................................22 Preset Export and Import ...................................................................................23 Export Process ...............................................................................................23 Import Process ................................................................................................24 Local Microwave Control ...................................................................................26 ENG Status .....................................................................................................26 Local RF Control ................................................................................................27 ENG Mode ......................................................................................................27 SNG Mode ......................................................................................................27 ODU Selection for RF Bands ..........................................................................29 Local Antenna control ........................................................................................31 ENG Mode ......................................................................................................31 SNG Mode ......................................................................................................31 Alarms .............................................................................................................32 Con guration Mode ........................................................................................33 Cellular [CNG] Operation ...................................................................................33 Con guring Cellular Communications ...........................................................34 Initial CNG Setup ............................................................................................34 Steps to Stream Video in CNG Mode: ............................................................34 CNG Touchscreens .........................................................................................36 CNG Status .....................................................................................................37 NewStream Video Cellular Transmitter Data Usage .........................................38 Satellite [SNG] Operation ..................................................................................39 Touchscreen Display for SNG Operation .......................................................39 Power Level Selection ....................................................................................39 Frequency Selection .......................................................................................40 Frequency 16x2 Character Display ................................................................40 Power Rocker Switch ......................................................................................40 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 3 SNG Information - Frequency Tune Mode - IDU Touchscreen Control .........41 SNG BUC Setup - Frequency Tune Mode - IDU Touchscreen Control .........42 SNG Information - Channel Plan Mode - IDU Touchscreen Control ..............43 Frequency Tuning Example With BUC Enabled ............................................44 SNG Status .....................................................................................................44 Steps to Stream Video in SNG Mode ................................................................45 IDU Touchscreen Last State Displayed .............................................................46 Common variables: .........................................................................................46 Microwave: ......................................................................................................46 Satellite: ..........................................................................................................46 Cellular: ...........................................................................................................46 IDU Touchscreen States on Startup or Preset Change .....................................46 Remote Operation Using the Web Interface ...................................47 Microwave Status Page ...................................................................48 Con gure Preset ................................................................................................48 Current Preset....................................................................................................48 Radio Frequency Control ..................................................................................50 Encoding Status ................................................................................................51 Modulation Status ..............................................................................................52 Antenna Polarization Control .............................................................................53 Alarm Indicators .................................................................................................54 Cellular Status Page ........................................................................55 Cellular Card Information ...................................................................................56 Cellular Control ..................................................................................................56 Satellite Status Page .......................................................................60 Radio Frequency Control ..................................................................................61 Encoding Status ................................................................................................61 Frequency Control .............................................................................................63 Frequency .......................................................................................................64 Modulation Status ..............................................................................................65 Modify Presets Page .......................................................................66 Preset Con guration ..........................................................................................68 Factory Default Presets .....................................................................................69 Default ENG Preset ..........................................................................................69 Encoder Settings ............................................................................................69 Modulation Settings .......................................................................................70 Cellular Settings .............................................................................................70 Modify Presets Setup Page .............................................................71 Modify Presets Encoder Settings ....................................................71 Modify Presets Encoder Settings ...................................................73 Video Settings ....................................................................................................73 Encoder Settings ...............................................................................................74 Encryption Settings ............................................................................................75 Transport Stream ...............................................................................................75 Audio Settings ....................................................................................................76 Wayside Data .....................................................................................................77 Modify Presets Modulation Settings ................................................78 Modulation Settings ...........................................................................................79 DVB-S2 Options .............................................................................................80 Page 4 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Modify Presets Cellular Settings .....................................................81 Cellular ...............................................................................................................81 Video .................................................................................................................83 Encoder ..............................................................................................................83 Transport Stream ...............................................................................................84 Audio ..................................................................................................................85 Frequency Plans Page [CNG & ENG] .............................................86 Channels ............................................................................................................87 Con guration Cloning .......................................................................................88 Saving Presets ...............................................................................................88 Loading ...........................................................................................................88 Frequency Plans Page [SNG] .........................................................88 Satellite Options .................................................................................................89 Channel Number [#] ...........................................................................................90 NewStream Settings Page ..............................................................91 General Settings ................................................................................................91 Network Con guration .......................................................................................92 Manual Mode Pages .......................................................................94 License Manager Page ...................................................................95 Licensed Features .............................................................................................95 ENG Modulation Features ..............................................................................95 SNG Modulation Features [Upgrade Option] .................................................95 MPEG-2 Encoder Features ............................................................................95 Encryption Features ........................................................................................95 Input Features .................................................................................................95 H.264 Encoder Features ................................................................................95 Support Page ...................................................................................97 System Details ...................................................................................................98 NewStream System Information .....................................................................98 Cellular ODU [CODU] System Information .....................................................98 Support Information ........................................................................................98 Restore to Snapshot .......................................................................................98 Speci cations ..................................................................................99 Appendix A: Microwave and Cellular ODU Con gurations ..........100 Microwave ODU Wiring Harness .....................................................................100 Microwave ODU Connection Pinouts ..............................................................101 Legacy Microwave ODU Antenna Con gurations ...........................................102 NewStream Microwave ODU Antenna Con gurations ...................................104 Cellular ODU Connections ..............................................................................106 SIM Application Guide ..................................................................................106 SIM Installation Slots ....................................................................................108 Cellular ODU Mounting ....................................................................................108 Glossary .........................................................................................109 Notes ................................................................................................................ 119 Support for Your Vislink Product ....................................................120 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 5 Safety Instructions Always use the correct power source during operation to avoid damaging the product. Rough handling of the product may cause physical damage or malfunction. It is not recommended to use NewStream in harsh weather conditions or very low or high temperatures. To ensure that the warranty remains valid, please do not disassemble the unit. Internal Battery The NewStream IDU contains one lithium coin battery for the maintenance of the time and date function. This battery is rechargeable and should last the life of the NewStream. The battery is nonreplaceable. Contact the factory should you experience an issue with the time and date functionality. WARNING:
CAUTION:
If you modify the product without authorization from Vislink, you will void the warranty. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries properly. Unpacking the NewStream Transmitter Before you install your new equipment, carefully unpack your new equipment to avoid accidental damage. Locate all parts and accessories and verify that they are listed on the packing list. DO NOT discard the container or packing material until you have inspected the equipment and are sure there is no shipping damage. The container and pack-
ing must be available in case you need to le a damage claim with the shipping carrier. Inspect the equipment for damage and ensure that it is clean and dry. Inspect the cables, connectors, switches, and displays to ensure that they are not broken, damaged or loose. If you discover damage after unpacking the system, report the damage as follows:
Immediately le a claim with the shipping carrier. Forward a copy of the damage report to Vislink Customer Service. Contact Vislink Customer Service to determine the disposition of the equipment. Refer to the section on the last pages: Support for Your Vislink Product. Page 6 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Introduction NewStream is a rack-mounted microwave van transmit system designed to combine transmission technologies into a single 2 RU chassis platform. It is designed to make the gathering and transmission of news events a seamless and comprehensible task. NewStream offers multi-mode operations which can include:
ENG [Electronic News Gathering]
SNG [Satellite News Gathering (Upgrade Option)]
CNG [Cellular News Gathering (Upgrade Option)]
The LiveGear Receiver [LGR-1000] is a playout device that receives NewStream IP transmissions via the Internet and provides an HD/SD-SDI output. Up to six New-
Stream transmitters can be received simultaneously using one LiveGear Receiver. You can also use the VMS-1100 video media server to transcode the IP transport stream from the LiveGear Receiver for delivery to laptops, desktops, smartphones and tablets. Advanced Vislink algorithms provide ef cient, robust, and persistent video transmissions of unmatched quality. NewStream aggregates multiple 3G/4G LTE cellular channels and optimizes data throughput. This mobile unit delivers consistently smooth and dependable pictures and sound despite the occasional cellular traf c surge or spotty signal. Leading-edge H.264 adaptive bitrate encoding technology provides remarkable video resolution with minimal latency. NewStream transmits at approximately half of the data rate required by MPEG-2 based systems. Lost or stalled data packets are seamlessly compensated for with Vislinks exclusive predictive forward error correction algorithms. This feature provides unparalleled signal integrity throughout your entire event coverage. Figure 1: NewStream Functional Diagram AirStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 7 Features The award-winning NewStream system offers multi-mode operation which can include:
ENG [Electronic News Gathering]
SNG [Satellite News Gathering]
CNG [Cellular News Gathering]
Transmission Integrity Consistent Microwave, Cellular and Satellite transmission is possible using the NewStream system. Multiple aggregated 3G/4G LTE internal modems are optimized to provide regulated and consistent video transmission data throughput. NewStream utilizes up to six cellular modems to improve persistence and network diversity. Service providers may be mixed and matched to provide optimum network performance according to regional network coverage. Data rates for each modem channel are continuously adapted to meet the real-time network transfer rate. An additional modem provides Internet connectivity to communicate across all active modems. Video Quality Ef cient adaptive bit rate algorithms maximize video data throughput producing remarkable video resolution with minimal latency in the presence of dynamic cellular network uctuations. HD/SD Broadcast Video Quality: User - selectable MPEG-2 4:2:2/4:2:0 [ENG/
SNG] or H.264 [AVC] 4:2:0 [CNG] encoding pro les. Video Inputs for the NewStream system include composite and HD/SD-SDI video. Reliability Using wireless 3G/4G LTE cellular, Wi-Fi satellite backhaul communication infrastructures, NewStream delivers video/audio signals when and where you want them. Power Capabilities NewStream can operate continuously using your vans DC-to-AC inverter outlet. Con guration Options Use a laptop with an Internet connection to con gure NewStream from its Web interface. Wireless con guration is possible using a PC, tablet or smartphone when the NewStream IDU is connected to a wireless access point. Incorporates dual mode ENG/SNG [upgrade option]: DVB-S and DVB-S2 modulation with 10 MHz high stability reference crystal oscillator. Common Multi-mode Modulator and Encoder Simpli ed User Interface: Ergonomic programmable multi-function OLED pushbutton switches minimize front panel controller congestions. Cost effective, space saving, comprehensive multi-purpose outside broadcasting microwave transmission system. Incorporates leading-edge wireless technologies Page 8 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Features [continued]
Compact, space-ef cient 2RU x 19 EIA all-inclusive rack mount design for ENG, CNG and SNG control [CNG and SNG are Upgrade Options]. Preserves legacy BAS ENG Van Transmission functionality: the NewStream system allows use of existing ENG Nycoil Assemblies con gured for Type N, TNC or Triax connections. Space Ef cient ENG ODU: 2, 4, 7, 13, 2/7 GHz mast-mounted single enclosure with built-in RF coaxial relay for omni-directional antenna selection. Broadband Cellular ODU: Lightweight mast or roof-mounted cellular ODU equipped with multiple bonded cellular modems and integral high-gain broadband cellular antennas. ENG Encoding: MPEG-2, H.264 HD/SD, 4:2:2/4:2:0 CNG Encoding: H.264 AVC high-pro le @ level 4.1 adaptive bit-rate coding
[ABR] encoding. [Upgrade Option]
SNG Encoding: MPEG-2, H.264 HD/SD, 4:2:2/4:2:0 [Upgrade Option]
ENG Modulation: COFDM [DVB-T]
CNG Modulation: COFDMA, CDMA SNG Modulation: DVB-S QPSK, DVB-S2 Audio: Four embedded SDI MPEG-2 layer II and two Analog stereo pairs Access The VMS-1100 base system transcodes and streams out to multiple-
edged viewing devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptop computers. Figure 2: NewStream Outdoor Unit Application NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 9 System Description The NewStream compact video transmitter system provides reliable and exible microwave modulation, Cellular/Wi-Fi and MPEG2,/H.264 encoding functions. The NewStream system includes an Indoor Unit [IDU] consisting of the 19-inch wide, 2-rack unit [2RU] high, rack-mounted transmitter, as shown in Figure 3, and a mast-mounted Microwave Outdoor Unit [ODU] or RF Unit [RFU]. The ODU is also known as an RF head and/or Cellular Outdoor Unit [C-ODU] on-roof mounted units. The NewStream IDU is typically mounted in a standard 19-inch [48.3 cm] rack for mobile installations and the ODU is mounted on an antenna mast. The IDU contains the baseband circuitry, power supply and control modules. It accepts a wide variety of audio and video inputs, both analog and digital and generates a 70 MHz IF for legacy heads and 950 MHz IF for NewStream heads. The IDU can be locally controlled from its front panel or remotely from a PC, tablet or smartphone over an IP connection using the NewStreams Web browser graphical user interface [GUI]. The IDU directs overall system control such as video encoding, modulation and power distribution. The NewStream transmitter supports Cellular video streaming, MPEG2 HD and SD encoding, H.264 HD/SD encoding, AES/EBU and Analog audio, ASI input and output, as well as various modulations and rates. Figure 3: NewStream Indoor Unit The NewStream transmitter system [ENG] supports both single and dual band operation. The IDU can interact with legacy MTX ODUs or new improved performance NewStream ODUs which can be single or dual band in the same ODU housing. NewStream is a video transmission system with digital modulation capabilities which provides a sophisticated user interface with an adjustable color LCD display panel with touch screen control. An analogous Web interface enables remote control of the system. Page 10 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual A fully equipped NewStream system is High De nition-ready and provides a robust HD link from the eld to the studio with several digital video input formats accepted. In addition, NewStream accepts analog audio inputs. NewStream ODUs can be single or dual band con gurations and come in many different RF bands. These ODUs contain integrated RF up-conversion circuitry and high power RF ampli ers for maximum power and signal quality. With the new demands for digital modulation, the ODUs have been optimized for improved Modulation Error Ratio/Error Vector Magnitude [MER/EVM] performance with COFDM transmission. Operational Modes The following NewStream IDU and ODU I/O connections are available:
o Video and Audio:
HD/SD SDI video input. One dedicated BNC connector. Analog composite video input. One dedicated BNC connector. AES/EBU Audio input. Two AES/EBU channels supported through DB25 Analog Audio input. Two analog stereo pairs supported through DB25 connector. Unbalanced 75 Ohm audio input. One AES audio supported through DB25 connector. connector. o Transport Stream:
o Data Interfaces:
ASI Transport Stream MPEG2 format input. One dedicated BNC connector. USB interface. One USB connector on system front. Ethernet interfaces. Total of three Ethernet RJ-45 connectors. Serial interface. Two serial inputs/outputs supported through DB9 connector; one DB15 serial connector exclusively for Wayside Data. o ODU to IDU interfaces [one each]:
Ethernet Interface via Multimedia over Coax Alliance [MoCA] RF interfaces. ODU 1 port provides either 950 MHz or 70 MHz depending on type of ODU
[i.e. legacy or NewStream]. ODU 2 port provides 70 MHz for legacy ODU when dual band legacy ODUs are in use. Note that legacy and NewStream ODUs cannot be connected simultaneously. Satellite Device attached to L-Band out Test Loopback device attached to L-Band Monitor Cellular ODU attached to Cellular ODU port NOTE: Features not implemented in the version that you have purchased are listed as upgrade options. Contact your Vislink representative for more information. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 11 The ODU shown in Figure 4, performs the signal up-conversion from 70 MHz IF to RF
[2 GHz or 7 GHz] and provides signal ampli cation, as required. The NewStream IDU is typically mounted in a standard 19-inch [48.3 cm] rack for mobile installations and the ODU is mounted on an antenna mast. The IDU contains the baseband circuitry, power supply and control modules. It accepts a wide variety of audio and video inputs, both analog and digital and generates a 70 MHz IF output from the rear panel and 70 MHz IF for control of a legacy ODU. The IDU also accepts ASI from external encoders. Figure 4: NewStream System Components The IDU can be controlled locally from the front panel controls or it can be controlled remotely. The IDU can be controlled from a PC at a remote location, such as a studio, via the Google Chrome Web browser. A PC, tablet or smartphone can also be used to provide remote control of the IDU during mobile operations. Page 12 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual All installations include an antenna, either directional, omni-directional or both. A legacy Vislink RF switch can used on the antenna mast to select the antenna required or a built-in RF switch when using NewStream ODUs can also be used. Antenna feed power and control is available at the ODU via an 8 pin circular connector. When using the mast-mounted antenna[s], a Nycoil conduit sheath covers the wiring harness between the IDU and the ODU, as shown in Figure 4. The wiring harness carries the DC power, IF control, and antenna band and polarization switching control. Additional wiring is contained in the Nycoil conduit sheath for controlling the antenna pan and tilt mechanism and for implementing additional functions such as off-air monitors, mast lights, etc. Operating Controls All controls are located on the front panel of the NewStream IDU. Transmitter functions are controlled using the OLED buttons and switches, as shown in Figure 5. The Liquid Crystal Display [LCD] touchscreen controls Remote/Local control, rmware upgrades and IP addressing of the IDU. Figure 5: NewStream IDU Front Panel Operating Controls The LCD with touch screen, buttons and function keys are used to select control and diagnostic menu screens for both the IDU and the ODU. Option buttons displayed on the LCD are used to control Preset selection, RF band selection, channel selection, antenna selection, antenna polarization, transmitter operation, power [low, high or adjustable], and to monitor the status of the IDU and ODU. The option buttons displayed on the LCD may be selected using either the color LCD display panel touch screen or the function keys. Table 1 lists the functions and displays of the controls. NOTE: When the IDU is shut down all the component variables are saved at the last state with which the IDU was con gured. The exceptions to this are the following states: Microwave Power Ampli er, Satellite RF Carrier and Cellular Cell Transmit which always default to Off on IDU powerup. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 13 Table 1: NewStream Front Panel Operating Controls & Connections Control/
Connection Type Button Text Functions A: Liquid Crystal Display Capacitive Touch TFT 5 in. [diag.] display n/a B: RF Power Adjust Rocker Switch n/a C: Microwave/
Satellite Switch OLED Multi-function Pushbutton Switch D: Microwave/
Satellite Switch OLED Multi-function Pushbutton Switch PA HI PA LOW MOD ON MOD OFF PA ON PA OFF CW ON CW OFF E: Frequency Display 16x2 OLED Display n/a F: Preset Display 16x2 OLED Display G: Frequency Selection Rocker Switch H: Preset Selection Rocker Switch I: Enter Frequency J: Enter Preset Illuminated Pushbutton Enter Switch Illuminated Pushbutton Enter Switch K: Antenna Polarity Selection Switch OLED Multi-function Pushbutton Switch L: Antenna Selection Switch OLED Multi-function Pushbutton Switch n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Pol V Pol H Pol RC Pol LC ANT 1 ANT 2 con dence video monitor;
alarm & status information;
This LCD displays:
microwave & satellite RF Power readout;
setup screens to con gure IP address, local /
remote mode and rmware updates The Microwave Mode rocker switch allows:
adjustment of Radio Frequency Power up &
down. adjustment of L-Band Power up & down. The Satellite Mode rocker switch allows:
The Microwave button allows:
setting of RF Power to High, Low indicates PA ADJ [i.e. ADJ = Adjustable]
mode. The Satellite Mode button allows:
setting of state change of Modulation to on or off. setting of Power Ampli er to on or off. The Microwave Mode button allows:
The Satellite Mode button allows:
setting of RF Carrier on or off. The FREQUENCY display shows:
active frequency & channel number;
allows scrolling through pre-stored frequency
& channel plan [using rocker switch G]. The PRESET display shows:
active preset name & number and operating mode;
allows scrolling through pre-stored presets or operating modes [using rocker switch H]. This switch allows scrolling through a pre-stored frequency & channel plan. This switch allows scrolling through pre-stored presets or operating modes This button provides a means to select a new frequency. This button provides a means to select a new preset value. The Antenna Polarity [Pol] selection button:
H - sets Horizontal Antenna Polarity;
RC - sets Right Circular Antenna Polarity;
The Antenna selection button:
ANT 1 - selects Antenna 1;
ANT 2 - selects Antenna 2. LC - sets Left Circular Antenna Polarity. V - sets Vertical Antenna Polarity;
Page 14 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Table 1: NewStream Operating Controls & Connections [continued]
Control/
Connection M: RF Band Selection Switch Type OLED Multi-
function Pushbutton Switch Button Text Indicates the current band N: Cellular Control LED Indicators n/a O: Start or Stop Cellular Transmission P: ON/OFF:
Q: ETHERNET Port R: USB Port Illuminated Pushbutton Enter Switch Rocker Style Power Switch Ethernet connection plug USB connection plug n/a n/a n/a n/a Functions The RF Band selection button:
This band depends upon the type of ODU that is connected. These indicators display the status of the transmission strength of the six cellular modems. The LEDs are lit:
green to indicate LTE/4G cellular transmission, which is the optimum;
This button provides a means to start or stop cellular transmission. This button also indicates:
when lit - Cellular modems are transmitting &
when unlit - Cellular modems are in stand-by mode. This button applies or removes power to the NewStream transmitter. This port provides a connection to access a Web browser via a PC or mobile device for setup control & monitoring. The USB Connector provides a connection to upgrade system rmware. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 15 Connections Connections to the NewStream transmitter are shown in the illustration below. The Video input BNC connector, external antenna, power switch and SIM slots are located on the right side of NewStream. Figure 6: NewStream IDU Rear Panel Connections/Controls Control Data Serial Port Microwave ODU Voltage Unbalanced Digital Audio Balanced AC Power Supply Input & Circuit Breaker Analog Audio Inputs Cellular ODU I/O Microwave ODU1 IF Output [NewStream ODU or 1st legacy MTX ODU]
Microwave ODU2 IF Output [2nd legacy MTX ODU]
ASI Output Composite Video SD or HD SDI Input ASI Input Wi-Fi SMA [future option]
Ethernet I/O L-Band Out - to SNG equipment L-Band Monitor Antenna Polarization Control ODU Model - Do not switch until ODUs are powered down -
see Warning in ODU Selection for RF Bands section. Page 16 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual IDU Local Operation The NewStream IDU front panel provides monitoring and control of the entire system. The Liquid Crystal Display [LCD] touchscreen provides menu screens for the set-up, control and diagnostic status of both the IDU and ODU [see Figure 5 item A]. The LCD also provides a preview monitor of the source video that is being transmitted by ENG, SNG or CNG. If you are not in a sub-menu, the preview video is displayed. If there is no video feed, the screen is blank. To change the control from Remote to Local, use the Con guration Mode touchscreen, and example of which is shown in Figure 20. In addition to the main control LCD there are presets and frequency displays where current preset mode and operation frequency are presented. Dedicated Organic Light-
Emitting Diode [OLED] buttons, rocker switches and lighted Enter buttons allow for modi cation of preset and frequency [see Figure 5 items E, F, G, H, I and J]. You can interact with the system via the touchscreen display or through function keys. The front panel control display can be used for local control. The Web interface also allows remote control of NewStream. Local control is preferred by operators who do not want others to recon gure NewStream while they are controlling it; the LCD provides a means to set local control. You can always use the Web interface to access information and to determine status of NewStream, even when the operator has the IDU in local mode. The Web interface is available for control of NewStream only when it has been set to remote control by the local operator. For quick system setup, dedicated controls exist on the front panel such as: preset selection, operating frequency selection and ODU controls. When you press the On/
Off button on the front of NewStream [see Figure 5 item P], NewStream begins the boot up process. This process starts with the On/Off button illuminating green and the touchscreen displaying a Vislink logo. The start up time is approximately 40-45 seconds. Once NewStream is fully booted up, the touchscreen displays the video preview, as well as the status indicators. The OLED buttons and 16x2 Frequency and Preset indicators
[see Figure 5 items E and F] display the last state con gured, except for the buttons that control RF power, which are automatically set to Off upon applying power to the transmitter, and for any major operational change to the system including preset change, frequency change, and band change. Changing Presets There are three factory installed presets that you can use to begin operating NewStream. The 16x2 Preset display [see Figure 5 item F] allows you to scroll through the list of loaded presets via the rocker switch [see Figure 5 item H]. The rocker switch always increments the preset number. If you continue to press the switch to the end of the list in one direction, the list wraps around and starts again as you continue pressing the rocker switch. As you scroll through the preset list and select a valid preset, by pressing the Set Preset [Enter] indicator button [see Figure 5 item J], the Enter button begins blinking amber. If an invalid preset is selected due, for instance, to not having the proper modules or license installed in NewStream, then the Set Preset Enter button is lit red. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 17 When you locate the preset that you want to load, press the blinking Enter Preset button [Figure 5 item J]. This action automatically turns off any NewStream RF transmitting device [for example: PA On, Carrier On or Cellular On]. The Enter button will not be illuminated indicating that the NewStream operating system has begun loading the selected preset. Once the preset has been loaded, the Enter button is lit green, indicating that the preset is operating normally. The 16x2 Preset display also shows the preset that you have selected. Note that the preset loading state may last ten or more seconds if you are switching from one operating mode to another [for example ENG to SNG]. The top line of the Preset 16x2 display presents PRESET, the presets number [1-99]
and the mode of operation. The second line displays The name that you have assigned it up to 16 characters. If the name is greater than 16 characters, the display will scroll through the entire name and then revert back to the rst 16 characters, providing the ability to ensure that the correct preset has been selected. Preset Naming Using the Preset Display or SNG preset is valid. ENG and SNG cannot be used at the same time therefore only one active ENG CNG mode can be used simultaneously with ENG / SNG or independently. Each preset name displays a pre x of one of the following types:
o ENG indicating microwave preset capability o SNG indicating satellite preset capability o CNG indicating cellular preset capability o ENG/CNG indicating simultaneous microwave and cellular operation o SNG/CNG indicating simultaneous satellite and cellular operation o MANUAL indicates that NewStream is not operating in a preset mode. Manual mode can be employed when an operator wants to test a setting without modifying an existing preset. Preset names can be duplicated in the radio, however NewStream differentiates presets by the index number. It is not recommended to duplicate preset names since it can cause issues with preset reordering. Up to 99 presets can be saved on NewStream. The rst line of the character display shows one of the 6 preset pre xes followed by the preset number. If the mode is manual, then the preset number is not displayed. The second line of the character display shows the preset name, or it shows No Preset if you are in Manual Mode. Page 18 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Changing Channels The 16x2 Frequency display presents the current Channel number on the top line, as well as the frequency of the channel on the bottom line [see Figure 5 item E]. The available Channel selection depends on the type of ODU and preset selected [ENG vs SNG]. Refer to the Change ODU [RF Bands] section to learn how frequency bands are selected, and Change Preset to determine how presets are changed. You can scroll through the available channels in this frequency mapping for this particular frequency and ENG or SNG mode via the rocker switch [see Figure 5 item G]. The rocker increments the channel number. If you press the rocker switch until the end of the list in one direction, the list starts again. The Enter channel button will blink amber when viewing a channel that is different from the currently active channel. Press the blinking Enter Channel button when you locate the desired channel [see Figure 5 item I]. This will automatically turn off any RF transmitting device in NewStream
[PA on, Carrier on or Cellular On]. The button is lit green to indicate that NewStream accepted the state change and is operating correctly. The 16x2 Frequency display presents a message: Channel Loading on the rst line and Please Wait on the second line. Once the channel has been loaded, the amber button is lit green. The 16x2 Frequency display presents the channel that you selected. Should the channel not be set, the Enter channel button will blink red for 5 seconds and then stays red and an alarm will indicate that there was a problem with the channel selection. USB Interface The USB interface [see Figure 5 item Q] provides a connection to upgrade system rmware. Refer to Software Upgrade Process for more information. You have the option of recovering your NewStream system using the USB port to activate System Failure Recovery. See the System Failure Recovery Process for details. You may also use this port to export presets. Refer to Modify Presets for more details. Ethernet Ports The Ethernet ports provide to access a Web browser via a PC [or mobile devices] for setup control and monitoring [see Figure 5 item R and Figure 6 (Ethernet I/O)]. There is an RJ-45 port on the front panel and two RJ-45 Ethernet connectors on the rear. Any of these three RJ-45 connections can be used to access NewStreams Web interface. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 19 IP Allocation [Static or Dynamic]
IP Address IDU Information Touchscreen IDU Information The IDU Network Settings touchscreen displays the following information:
Subnet Gateway DNS For further information about the listed settings, refer to the NewStream Settings Web interface section. Refer below to Figure 7 for the IDU Network Information and the Numeric Entry Pad that appears when you press the entry elds. Swipe to the right on the touchscreen to display the IDU Version screen. Figure 7: NewStream IDU Information Touchscreen - Network Settings & Numeric Entry Pad Page 20 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual IDU Version The IDU Software Version and Update touchscreen displays the following information:
Current IDU software version Update option [press the Begin button to initiate upgrade]
Both pages can be viewed by swiping the screen and observing the placement of the scroll bar at the bottom of the IDU Information touchscreen, as shown in Figures 7 and 8. Figure 8: NewStream IDU Information Touchscreen - Software Version & Upgrade Page 21 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Software Upgrade Process The following procedure must be strictly adhered to when you are issued an upgrade for the latest rmware. 1. Copy NewStream software le [.nsu le type] to the root of a partitioned USB ash drive [data stick]. 2. Insert the ash drive in the USB port on NewStreams front panel 3. Press the IDU button on NewStreams touchscreen and swipe to the IDU Version touchscreen [refer to Figure 8]. 4. Press the Update File eld until the most current version of NewStreams software 5. Press the Update button to start the upgrade. 6. Press Con rm if the version shown in the Update File entry eld is correct. 7. Next, observe that NewStreams Logo appears with an Upgrading Software is displayed. message. 8. Do not remove the USB ash drive until the Update Complete message is displayed. NewStream will restart automatically. 9. Allow this process to repeat and check that the ODU upgrade .nsu is shown in the Update File eld, should you also be updating the Cellular ODU. NOTE: When upgrading NewStream software, you must use the USB ash drive and front panel operation. While the software upgrade occurs, the IDU front panel OLED buttons and 16x2 Frequency and Preset displays will be unlit and the touchscreen will display the message: Software Update In progress, DO NOT POWER-OFF. System Failure Recovery Process If NewStream refuse to restart, the following process can be used to recover system functionality. 1. Copy NewStream software le [recovery.nsu le] to the root of a partitioned USB ash drive. It will be the only le at the drive root. 2. Insert the USB drive into the front panel port and apply power to the IDU. 3. Press buttons K: Antenna Polarity Selection Switch and M: RF Band Selection Switch simultaneously and hold for at least 5 seconds [refer to Figure 5]. Wait until the System Recovery Mode: Upgrading Software message is displayed on the touchscreen. 4. Insert the ash drive and wait for at least 30 seconds. System Recovery Mode:
Upgrading Software message will be displayed. 5. Next, observe that NewStreams Logo page appears with an Upgrading Software message. 6. Do not remove the USB ash drive until the Update Complete message is displayed. NewStream will restart automatically. Page 22 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Preset Export and Import Export Process The Import and Export of Presets can be accomplished from the IDU front panel and under Remote control. Refer to the Modify Presets Web interface for more information about the Remote control options. To Export or Save presets from the NewStreams IDU, insert a ash drive into the front panel USB port and swipe from the IDU Information touchscreen to display to the Presets touchscreen, as shown below. The Presets File button will display the preset con gurations that exist on the IDU and as you press the button, each preset is listed within the button. When you press Save, a con rmation screen will appear, as shown in Figure 10. Press Con rm to save the presets from the IDU to the ash drive. Figure 9: NewStream IDU Preset Touchscreen Figure 10: NewStream IDU Save Preset Con rmation Touchscreen Page 23 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Figure 11 shows the af rmation of your Export of precon gured settings to the ash drive. With this drive you can distribute the preset les by the drive itself, via email or by saving the presets on a shared server, from which any NewStream operator can access remotely. Press Continue to conclude the preset export process. Figure 11: NewStream IDU Presets Saved Success Touchscreen Import Process To Import or Load presets to the NewStreams IDU, insert a ash drive that includes the preset les that you wish to import in the front panel USB port and swipe from the IDU Information touchscreen to display to the Presets touchscreen, as shown in Figure 9. The Presets File button will display the preset con gurations that exist on the ash drive and as you press the button, each preset is listed within the button. When you press Load, a con rmation screen will appear, as shown in Figure 12. Press Con rm to save the presets from the IDU to the ash drive. Page 24 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Figure 12: NewStream IDU Load Presets Con rmation Touchscreen When the presets have been loaded to your IDU, a con rmation of success screen will appear, as shown in Figure 13. Press Continue to conclude the preset import process. Figure 13: NewStream IDU Presets Loaded Success Touchscreen When you press the Restore button, NewStream takes a snapshot of your system each time you apply power to the IDU. If you would like to restore NewStream to the state it was in when you last applied power, click Restore. This will overwrite any preset changes that were made since NewStream was last powered on. Press Con rm and then Continue to conclude the preset import process. Page 25 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Local Microwave Control Microwave transmission is implemented using an ENG preset and the NewStream or legacy Outdoor Units. The ENG Status touchscreens are shown below and the ODU Information touchscreen is shown in Figure 14. ODU functional explanations follow along with diagrams of the NewStream and legacy ODUs in Figures A-1 through A-4. Before starting operation, set the IDU to Remote Mode and go to the Modify Presets Web interface to make unique copies of the ENG, SNG and CNG Presets in order to create customized presets that your operators will use during broadcast. For more information refer to the Modify Presets section. For Remote Control operation see the sections below: Con guration Mode touchscreen and Remote Operation Using the Web Interface ENG Status The Microwave Status touchscreens display Video and Audio Encoders, Modulator and Transport Stream Status listings for the current preset. Each of the pages can be viewed using a swiping motion. The scroll bar at the bottom of the Status touchscreens indicates the relative position of each screen. For further information about the listed settings, refer to the Status Web interface section. Refer below to Figure 14 -17 for examples of the listed information. Figure 14: NewStream ENG Encoder Video Status Touchscreen Page 26 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Local RF Control There are two OLED buttons and one set of rocker switches that control Radio Frequency functionality [see Figure 5 items C and D]. ENG Mode The upper RF Control OLED button is used to control the Power Ampli er functionality
[see Figure 5 item D]. This button toggles between PA ON to PA OFF. When you press this button, it will show inverted colors until the operation is complete. Should the action take a few seconds to resolve, you have positive acknowledgment that NewStream received input and is loading the state change request. PA ON will display a blue background allowing you to see this indicator at a distance without having to be close enough to read the text. The lower OLED button toggles between PA HI and PA LO [see Figure 5 item C]. The last state of this button is restored upon system shutdown and startup. Pressing the rocker up or rocker down button under the PA HI/PA LO OLED will put NewStream into PA ADJ mode [see Figure 5 item B]. The power level of PA ADJ will default to full power [zero attenuation] if PA ADJ has not been selected for this ODU Band before, but otherwise entering PA ADJ will recall the last adjustable power setting for this ODU Band. The PA ADJ state for dual band ODUs [i.e. 2/7 GHz] may display different RF level readings as the adjustment for each RF band, either 2 GHz or 7 GHz, is independent of one another. This will cause the bottom OLED to show PA ADJ [see Figure 5 item B], and will allow the up/down rocker to adjust PA power. While in PA ADJ, pressing the bottom OLED will take the system out of PA ADJ mode, and put it into the last power state. SNG Mode The upper OLED button is used to control the Satellite Carrier functionality [Figure 5 item D]. This button toggles between Carrier enabled [CW ON] and CW OFF. When you press this button, it will show inverted colors until the operation is nished. Similarly, the lower OLED button [see Figure 5 item C] toggles between Modulation disabled, MOD OFF and enabled, MOD ON. Both the OLED buttons default states are OFF. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 27 The Encoding Status displays the information shown in Figures 14 and 15. The display layout changes if the Video Encoding Mode is set to External ASI, the remaining Encoder Status elds will show hyphens only. Also, Transport Stream Status will display hyphens as well. Figure 15: NewStream ENG Encoder Audio Status Touchscreen Figure 16: NewStream ENG Modulator Status Touchscreen The Transport Stream Status listings displays information about the transport stream including PIDs, service name, network name, encryption status, wayside data, and baud rate. Page 28 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Figure 17: NewStream ENG Transport Stream Status Touchscreen ODU Selection for RF Bands There is one OLED button on the NewStream touchscreen that corresponds to the ODU number labeled 1 or 2 on the rear panel, as well as ODU Frequency band that is currently used. NewStream automatically determines which ODU is to be selected. Refer below to Figure 18. Figure 18: NewStream ODU Information Touchscreen NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 29 The ODU button allows you to view with which RF ODU NewStream is communicating. There are a few con gurations of ODUs which can be selectable. A rear panel ODU switch is provided to set the NewStream IDU to the correct voltage and IF to communicate with either legacy [MTX 12V] or NewStream ODU [NST 48V] type. You cannot hook up multiple NewStream ODUs to the NewStream IDU. WARNING: If the ODU the switch is placed in the wrong position or if you change the ODU type without changing the switch position and restart the IDU this may result in damage to the ODU and inability to communicate with the ODU. Toggle Mode RF Band Button Behavior If the toggle switch is in NewStream ODU mode [NST 48V], and the NewStream ODU is dual band, the RF Band button can be used to specify which band is currently selected. The button shows the RF Band covered by the current selection [2 GHz, 4 Ghz, 7L GHz, 7U GHz, 13 GHz]. If the toggle switch is in NewStream ODU mode and the NewStream ODU is single band, the RF Band only displays the status of the RF band and will not act as a selection button. The button shows the RF Band covered by the current selection [2 GHz, 4 Ghz, 7L GHz, 7U GHz, 13 GHz]. If no ODU is currently detected, then RF Band button displays NO ODU. Legacy Toggle Mode RF Band Button Behavior If the toggle switch is in Legacy ODU mode [MTX 12 V], the RF Band button alternates between using ODU 1 and ODU 2 outputs on the back of the IDU, regardless of which ODUs are connected to those ports. When ODU 1 is selected, 70 MHz IF and FSK is be directed to the ODU1 port, and 12 V is sent to ODU 1 power connector. When ODU 2 is selected, 70 MHz IF and FSK is directed to ODU 2 port, and 12 V is sent to ODU 2 power connector. If an ODU is disconnected, NO ODU is shown in the OLED button, the 16x2 Frequency display is unlit, the button next to it is lit red, and an alarm displays. If the ODU is reconnected, the state of the IDU resumes operations. Pressing the PA Band button switches to the other available ODU port however, the disconnected ODU is not be selectable. The RF Band button displays the ODU the RF Band covered by the current selection on the bottom line [2GHz, 4Ghz, 7L GHz, 7U GHz, 13GHz]. The 16x2 Frequency also displays the frequency band. If both ODUs are the same head type and frequency band, the RF Band button toggles between ODU 1 and ODU 2 ports but displays the same band information on the button. If no ODU is currently detected, then the RF Band button displays NO ODU. Page 30 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual ODU Disconnect/Reconnect During Operation The NewStream IDU always monitors the connection between itself and the ODU on the selected port. NewStream automatically detects whether the connection is lost between IDU and ODU within 15 seconds. If connection loss is detected, an alarm displays in the alarm indicator, the RF Band button displays NO ODU, and the 16x2 Frequency display is unlit and the selection LED button is lit red. In case of a disconnect, the IDU continues to search within the current port for the ODU. If the ODU connection is re-established, then the previous alarm will clear, and the RF Band button will show the RF band of the ODU connected. The 16x2 Frequency display presents the frequencies supported by the head. In the case of multiple bands included within the ODU, the IDU will set the ODU to the band selected before the ODU was disconnected. Local Antenna control ENG Mode The upper Antenna Control OLED button controls Antenna Polarity [see Figure 5 item K]. This button cycles between vertical [V], horizontal [H], right-hand circular [RC] and left-hand circular [LC] polarization. There is minimal delay between switching from one polarity state to another. The middle OLED button controls a relay to switch between Antenna 1 and Antenna 2. There should not be any delay between switching from one Antenna to another. The ability to switch from Antenna 1 to Antenna 2 is an option that needs to be enabled from the Web interface. If this option is not selected, then pressing the antenna button will not cause the state of NewStream to change. The lower Antenna Control OLED button controls RF band based on which ODU is connected. See Change ODU [RF Bands] for more detail on this. SNG Mode The OLED buttons under Antenna Control are re-purposed as frequency selection arrow keys when a SNG preset is used. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 31 Alarms The Alarms touchscreen displays all the NewStream alerts or alarms. If a critical alarm is present, this button is red [as shown below]; when an alert or warning is present the Alarms button will be amber and with no alarm activated, the button is gray. Alarm conditions include:
Internal modules malfunctioning Video Lock when video feed is absent, Mismatched preset settings Attempt to change mode of operation to an unlicensed option Communications with ODU have been lost Other ODU alerts and alarms such as temperature conditions Figure 19: NewStream System Alarms Touchscreen Examples Page 32 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Con guration Mode The Con guration Mode touchscreen displays the current operational state of the NewStream system. The Local/Remote control button allows you to toggle between the two states. Local mode operation and control of the transmitter is done solely from the IDU front panel and read only access is allowed to NewStream via the Web interface. Remote mode operation and control of the system can be executed from the Web interface. The IDU front panel buttons are inactive but the displays, screens and buttons show current states. The Local button changes color and Remote appears when the toggle is activated [see example]. Figure 20: NewStream Local/Remote Selection Touchscreen NOTE: Setting the unit in Local or Remote mode is done at the IDU by the operator and must remain in this mode each time the unit is started. When NewStream is in Local mode the IDU will not accept any remote commands however, remote access is allowed for status monitoring. The touchscreen also allows you to view the current Antenna [1 or 2 in ENG mode only] and Audio Alignment con guration. There are two Audio Alignment options:
EBU or SMPTE. For more information, refer to NewStream Settings under Remote control in the General Settings section. There is also a Brightness control for the overall appearance of the screens. Tap the button to the right to brighten the touchscreen display. Cellular [CNG] Operation This section describes the operation of the IDU in local and remote control using the touchscreen and the button/LEDs associated with the front panel Cellular portion, as well as the Web interface. Page 33 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Con guring Cellular Communications When con guring Cellular Presets, you must type an IP Address to designate the destination for the cellular video stream. The LiveGear Receivers [LGR] IP address is the destination to communicate with the NewStream IDU. You must also designate the LGR Port and Channel numbers for the cellular video stream. Use the LGR Port and Channel numbers assigned for communication with NewStream. This information can be added to the CNG Presets that you con gure with the Web interface in Remote mode. Refer below to the following Initial Setup section to assist your Cellular con guration endeavors. As mentioned for Microwave control, set the IDU to Remote Mode and go to the Modify Presets Web interface to make unique copies of the CNG Presets in order to create customized presets that your operators will use during broadcast. For more information refer to the Modify Presets section. For Remote Control operation see the sections below: Con guration Mode touchscreen and Remote Operation Using the Web Interface. Initial CNG Setup It is recommended that you pre-con gure the transmitter and receiver together in the studio to ensure that the initial settings are analogous. It is also suggested that you test the system with a live video feed prior to sending a transmitter team to a remote location. The initial steps for the con guration procedure are as follows:
Live Gear Receiver [LGR-1000] - Refer to the LiveGear Receiver User and Technical Manual for more information.
Connect AC Power Supply.
Connect Video Output [SD/HD OUT / 1 to monitor].
Connect Ethernet Cable [WAN port to router].
Set the rear Power Supply switch to On position. NewStream Transmitter
Install SIM cards [up to 6] in the Cellular ODU if not pre-installed - refer to Appendix A for further information.
Set IDU to Remote control.
Connect video source [SD or HD SDI Input on the rear panel - refer to Figure 6].
Connect AC power supply [on the rear panel - refer to Figure 6]. Steps to Stream Video in CNG Mode:
1. Connect a laptop to the 4 port switch on the rear panel and apply power to the LGR by setting the Power Supply rocker switch on the rear panel and by pressing the front panel Power push button. Check the LCD to ensure that the initialization process has completed. 2. Browse to the default IP address of the LGR on the LAN at http://192.168.2.200. Log in using the UID/PW: admin/admin. 3. 4. Browse to Setup > Network Settings Set your IP address information in the WAN Con guration box and click Save. Page 34 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual NOTE: If you are placing the LGR behind a router/ rewall, you will need to forward at a minimum, port 4001 TCP/UDP to the LGR. You can change the LGRs listening port on the Setup > LGR Inputs Web page. If you do change the port, be sure to change the port on NewStream as well. 5. On the LiveGear Receiver:
a. Using the touchscreen on the front panel, press the up arrow to display the WAN IP address. This IP address needs to be entered in the Destination Stream address eld using the NewStream Web page [see con guration steps below]. b. Default Listening Ports are: 4001 for Channel 1 or 4002 for Channel 2. c. Save the settings d. Select the Status button to return to the Status screen. 6. Apply power to NewStream using power rocker switch on front panel. Wait for the initialization process to complete [approximately 45 seconds]. Allow approximately one minute for NewStream to boot up and optimize the cellular links for broadcast. 7. On the NewStream IDU - rst connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port:
a. Check that the Cellular Status screen shows service for the cell modems with SIM cards installed [refer below to Figure 31 (and Figure 21 in Local mode)]. Power cycle the IDU if the cellular carriers do not connect. b. Once NewStream is booted and the modems are connected, select Remote Control mode and open the Web interface and select Setup > Modify Presets. Select on the default CNG Preset if you have not yet con gured the Copy Preset option any CNG Presets to begin con guration. Refer to Remote Operation Using the Web Interface, in this manual for more information about NewStream Remote control. c. Name the new CNG Preset, click the Create Preset button and nally click the Save Preset icon or type, be sure to click the Save Preset icon before customizing additional settings. to customize the newly created preset. Select the d. Use the Edit Preset icon Cellular Settings using the matches the type of video that you plan to transmit. e. Ensure that the Destination Stream IP address is set to the LGRs IP address to which you will stream the video feed. f. Select a Port Number [#] to set the listening port to stream the video feed. g. Select a Channel number to set the LGR Channel to stream the video feed. h. Adjust the Encoder controls based on the carrier service available. i. Set the Cellular Transport Stream using the entry elds provided. j. Set the Audio Encoding and Input based on the carrier service available. k. Select the Save button to return to the Modify Presets Web page. l. Ensure that you have a secure connection to your video source at the Video Input BNC connector on the rear panel of the NewStream transmitter. m. Press NewStreams Start or Stop Cellular Transmission button to begin live streaming [see Figure 5 item O]. It is important to note that if you modify the preset name icon and chose the Cell Mode Delay that most closely 8. You can view connection status by logging into the LGR Web interface and selecting Channel 1 on the drop-down menu. Page 35 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual CNG Touchscreens When the NewStream has the capability of operating in a cellular mode, the touchscreens are labeled CNG displaying information and settings speci c to cellular transmission. When the NewStream does not detect the cellular ODU, the CNG information screen shows the message Cellular ODU is loading, please wait. Once the cellular ODU has booted up and can provide information about its con guration, the message changes to a status screen describing the current connectivity of the modems in the cellular ODU. This CNG Information screen displays the following:
1. A graphical representation of the current RSSI per modem using signal strength bars similar to a phone. a. If RSSI > 120 = 5 gray bars b. If RSSI > 95 and < 120 = 1 red bar, 4 gray bars c. If RSSI > 85 and < 95 = 2 amber bars, 3 gray bars d. If RSSI > 75 and < 85 = 3 amber bars, 2 gray bars e. If RSSI > 60 and < 75 = 4 green bars, 1 gray bar f. If RSSI > 1 and < 60 = 5 green bars g. When a modem is not detected the words No Modem replace the signal bars graphic. h. If a modem is detected but there is no SIM card installed, the words No Card replaces the signal bars. i. If a modem and a SIM card are detected but not yet not connected to a network, the word Connecting replaces the signal bars 2. The name of the carrier to which the modem is connected. 3. The service [3G/4G/LTE] to which the modem is connected. 4. The number of the SIM card slot in which the SIM is inserted. The CNG Information touchscreen is shown below in Figure 21. This screen displays the relative signal strength information for each of the six modems Figure 21: NewStream CNG Information Touchscreen Page 36 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual CNG Versions Use the slider at the bottom of the CNG Information touchscreen to display a listing of CNG Model number, Revision, Software and Encoder rmware version. CNG Status The Cellular Status touchscreens display Video Encoder, Transport Stream and Cellular Settings Status for the CNG preset con guration. Each of the screens can be viewed using a swiping motion. The scroll bar at the bottom of the Status touchscreens indicates the relative position of each screen. For further information about the listed settings, refer to the Status Web interface section. Refer below to Figures 22 -24 for examples of the information displayed on the CNG Status touchscreens.I Figure 22: NewStream CNG Encoder Video Status Touchscreen Figure 23: NewStream CNG Cellular Settings Touchscreen Page 37 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Figure 24: NewStream CNG Transport Stream Status Touchscreen NewStream Video Cellular Transmitter Data Usage The monthly operating cost of a NewStream transmitter is entirely dependent upon the consumption of wireless broadband data. Wireless service providers typically offer monthly data packages with a maximum use-it-or-lose-it usage capped in gigabytes
[GB] before data overuse charges are implemented, usually in 1 GB increments. A key attribute of H.264 AVC [MPEG-4 Part 10] encoding is that HD quality video can be transmitted at less than half the data rate required by MPEG-2. While broadcast video streaming quality is regarded more subjectively than classic contribution and distribution standards, there are some basic guidelines that you can adopt to determine the appropriate data rate required in a given situation. The degree of video motion to be encoded directly impacts the upload data rate, typically expressed in megabits per second [Mbps]. For example, low motion 29.97/30 fps [frames per second] video, often referred to as talking head video, requires a video encoding data rate ranging between 1.0 - 3.0 Mbps, whereas fast motion video, such as a sporting event, can require data rates as high as 8 Mbps, depending on the resolution
[e.g. 720p/1080i] selected. An average data rate of 3.0 Mbps provides approximately 30 hours of video transmission consuming about 40 GB of data. Encoding at 6.0 Mbps consumes up to 80 GB of data, and at 8.0 Mbps, slightly more than 105 Mbps. NewStream transmits video using up to six wireless network services simultaneously. The system is designed to level load or equally distribute the total amount of data being transmitted [i.e. uploaded] provided that there is equal wireless network availability for each of the modems. In this ideal case, the total data used is equally distributed across each of the six modems. In reality, network connection accessibility varies from one venue to another and is also subject to its availability from a loading perspective. Page 38 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual From a cost savings standpoint, it is judicious to set the maximum video encoding data rate to the lowest level required to support the kind of video being produced. In addition, NewStreams adaptive bit rate encoding technology automatically reduces the encoding data rate based upon the degree of motion detected, to further enhance data usage conservation. Satellite [SNG] Operation NewStreams satellite system allows you to transmit using your existing equipment. Your Block Up-converter [BUC] is used in the transmission [uplink] of satellite signals. It converts a band of frequencies from a lower frequency to a higher frequency. There are three frequency tuning options in satellite mode: Frequency Tuning in L-Band [Block-
upconverter disabled], Frequency Tuning with BUC enabled in Ka, Ku and C bands and with either High or Low side local oscillators. Additionally, you can set up preset frequencies in Remote control categorized by speci c channels [Channel tuning]. SNG functionality allows user-de nable frequency and power level con guration. SNG modes have ne control of frequencies down to 1 KHz gradations and power outputs down to 0.1 dB gradations. To facilitate this, the up/down/left/right and enter buttons to allow you to easily select frequency and power level in local control on the front panel. As mentioned for Microwave and Cellular control, set the IDU to Remote Mode and go to the Modify Presets Web interface to make unique copies of the SNG Presets in order to create customized presets that your operators will use during broadcast. For more information refer to the Modify Presets section. For Remote Control operation see the sections below: Con guration Mode touchscreen and Remote Operation Using the Web Interface. In SNG mode, the three OLED buttons on the right [Figure 5 items K and L] are not used for antenna control. Instead, they have been re-purposed for the Left and Right movement as arrow buttons. Touchscreen Display for SNG Operation SNG Sub-menu When in Satellite Mode, the touchscreen replaces the ODU sub-menu with an SNG sub-menu. Under this sub-menu the following information is displayed:
o Channel Plan Mode or Frequency Tune Mode selection You can select either Channel Plan Mode or Frequency tune mode via this sub-
menu. o Block Up-converter [BUC] LO Frequency - button in the BUC Setup touchscreen Spectrum Non-Inverted or Spectrum Inverted Selection underneath BUC Power Level Selection The section that previously showed ENG power level is replaced with a section that shows SNG power output from the NewStream . This section also allows you to set a power level between -40.0dBm and +5.0dBm with resolution up to 0.1 dBm. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 39 Frequency Selection Block Up-converter Options When using Block Up-converter Options, you are able to enter the frequency that you want and the spectrum inversion properties of the Block Up-converter. The NewStream tunes the L-Band modulator with the proper calculation. This allows you to enter the LO [Local Oscillator] frequency of the Block Up-converter that you are using, and set which type of LO injection is used by the BUC. Low side LO indicates a non-inverted spectrum and High side LO, an inverted spectrum. See Satellite Frequency Tune Mode
- BUC Enabled - IDU Touchscreen Control, on the next page, for more infromation. Refer to Frequency Tuning Example With BUC Enabled for detailed instructions. You can also setup as many as 99 Channels that designate speci c frequencies and use the Channel Plan option [a.k.a Channel Tuning in remote control] to select them. You must setup these channels via the Web interface. Refer to the Frequency Plans Page [SNG] for more information. Frequency 16x2 Character Display In Satellite Channel Plan Mode, the two lines of the frequency display window [Figure 5 item E] will show CH #
Frequency in MHz. The frequency shown will always be the Frequency output of [BUC LO + L-Band IF if Spectrum Non-Inverting Low Side] or [BUC LO L-Band IF Spectrum Inverting High Side]. If BUC LO is not entered, use L-Band IF frequency. In Frequency Tune Mode, the two lines of the frequency display window [Figure 5 item E] will show Frequency Tune Mode Frequency in MHz. The frequency shown here is always the desired frequency output of the BUC. If the Block Up-converter Local Oscillator is not entered, the output will be between 950 -1750 MHz. Power Rocker Switch The RF power level is displayed on the touchscreen, in the lower right corner. You can press the RF Adjustment rocker switch up or down [Figure 5 item B] to increment or decrement the power in .5dBm steps. Exact levels can be entered by pressing the Power button on the 5 touchscreen display. The rocker will always move to the nearest 0.5dB, even if the last number was set to an in-between power level. Example: If you set the power to 0.2dBm on the touchscreen, then press the rocker up button, the power will show 0.5dBm. Likewise, if the power reads 0.2dBm and you press the rocker down button, this will read 0.0 dBm. The L-Band power ranges from -40.0d B to +5.0 dB in 0.1dB increments. The power level will always return to the last used power level. A typical application is to set the L-Band power to the correct level [-12dB is typical] to satisfy the satellite ampli ers input and the control power to the satellite using the ampli ers control panel. Page 40 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual SNG Information - Frequency Tune Mode - IDU Touchscreen Control To change settings within the SNG Information touchscreen, in Local Mode, press the Mode: botton to toggle to Frequency Tune Mode [see Figure 25]. Next, press the Power: button to display the numeric keypad, type the value in dBm and then press the Enter key on the keypad to set the L-Band power level. L-Band power settings range from -40 to 5 dBm. When you press the CW [Carrier] button [Figure 5 item D], the power level selected is displayed in the lower right of the touchscreen below the red bar graph, in the lower right of the touchscreen. The CW toggle will disable the Mode and Frequency settings while the Carrier is On. When you press the Frequency: button, the numeric keypad displays allowing you to set the SNG frequency. You must set the Block Up-converter frequency to the correct level, which is dependent on your systems Block Up-converter. Press the Enter key shown on the keypad after each of the keypad actions. If you want to use the IDU front panel buttons and rocker switches to set Satellite frequencies, select an SNG Preset and start with the rocker switch [Figure 5 item G], that controls each digit of frequency, as displayed within the Frequency 16x2 display. You can move the cursor within the Frequency 16x2 display to increment the digits of the numeric display using the left/right arrow buttons [Figure 5 items K and L]. Selecting the frequency setting feature automatically sets the cursor to the leftmost position and causes the Enter button [Figure 5 item I] to start blinking amber. Pressing [Figure 5 item L] right arrow allows movement of the cursor to the right by one digit and then using the rocker switch [Figure 5 item G] you can increment that digit up or down. You can set the cursor to the left by using the left arrow [Figure 5 item K]. When you are satis ed with the entry, press the Enter button [Figure 5 item I] to save the new frequency. If no action occurs after 15 seconds, the frequency window reverts to the last frequency set. Frequency settings persist from one power cycle to the next. Figure 25: NewStream SNG Information Touchscreen - Frequency Tune NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 41 SNG BUC Setup - Frequency Tune Mode - IDU Touchscreen Control When you swipe the slide control at the bottom of the SNG Information touchscreen, the BUC Setup touchscreen appears, as shown in the gure below. To Enable the Block Upconverter in Frequency Tune Mode, press the BUC: Enable/Disable button, as shown in Figure 26. When the NewStream IDU is in Frequency Tune Mode, under Local control, the Satellite BUC Setup touchscreen allows you to set a frequency in 1 kHz increments on the IDU touchscreen. This touchscreen also allows you to select BUC LO Type: to the Low or High side Local Oscillator. Pressing the BUC LO Freq.: button also displays the numeric keypad, allowing selection of the Block Up-converter Local Oscillator frequency. There is also the RF Adjustment rocker switch [Figure 5 item B] next to the bottom right corner of the touchscreen that is available for power adjustment on the IDU front panel. Figure 26: NewStream SNG Touchscreen - BUC Setup Frequency Tune Mode If a Block Up-converter frequency is entered and the spectrum is non-inverting Local Oscillator [LO] type is Low Side, the frequency range is 950.000 MHz to 1750.000 MHz above the Block Up-converter frequency in 1kHz steps. If a Block Up-converter frequency is entered and the spectrum is inverting LO type is High Side, the frequency range is 950.000 MHz to 1750.000 MHz below the BUC frequency in up to 1 kHz steps. When you select the Frequency Tune mode with the Block Up-converter disabled, your range exists in L-Band [950.00 - 1750.00 MHz] and can be modi ed in 1 kHz steps as shown below in Figure 26. Page 42 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual SNG Information - Channel Plan Mode - IDU Touchscreen Control Press the Frequency Tune button to toggle to the Channel Plan touchscreen, as shown in Figure 27. When the NewStream is in Satellite Channel Plan Mode, you select a frequency by scrolling through a pre-con gured listing of channels. The frequency selection does not link presets and channels. You can scroll through the list of channels that are pre-con gured via the rocker switch
[Figure 5 item G] and press the Enter button [Figure 5 item I] to select the desired frequency. The Enter button [Figure 5 item I] blinks amber as you scroll through the list, and reverts back to the last known selected frequency if there is no action for 15 seconds. Channel selection persists from one power cycle to the next. NOTE: You must rst create an SNG Channel Plan via the SNG Frequency Plans Page in Remote control to use the channel plan setting under Local control with the IDU touchscreen. Refer to the Channel Plan example in the Satellite Frequency Plans [SNG] Web interface section. Figure 27: NewStream SNG Information Touchscreen - Channel Plan Mode When you operate SNG in Channel Plan Mode, the Block Downconverter Setup touchscreen is disabled. Page 43 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual LO + [L-Band IF from NewStream] = Frequency display LO [L-Band IF from NewStream ] = Frequency display Frequency Tuning Example With BUC Enabled If the BUC Spectrum Non-Inverting LO Type is Low side, the sum of the NewStream frequency output IF and BUC is equal to:
If the BUC LO Type is High Side is Spectrum Inverting, the difference between the frequency output IF and BUC is equal to:
As the name implies, Spectrum Non-Low Side LO type Inverting does not invert the Satellite Modulation however, Spectrum Inverting High Side Local Oscillator Type does invert the spectrum. If a Spectrum Inverting Low Side Block Up-converter is selected, the NewStream automatically toggles the spectrum inversion from the selection in the preset. You are not shown this inversion, as the Spectral inversion in the preset re ects your selection. This allows the same set of presets to be used regardless of whether a Low side or High Side Block Up-converter is used. Example: In KU Satellite operation, a xed-spectrum Low Side LO Type non-inverting
[BUC] Block Up-converter frequency @ 13,050 MHz is used. The KU range is 14,000 - 14,800MHz. Front Panel State Enter 13.050 MHz into BUC frequency eld and select Spectrum Non-Inverting Low Side LO Type. Desired frequency = 14000 MHz // 13050 MHz + 950 MHz = 14000 MHz // the L-Band IF tunes to [950MHz] =950MHz Desired frequency =14275 MHz // 13050 MHz + 1255 MHz = 14250 MHz // the L-Band IF tunes to 1255 MHz SNG Status The Satellite Status touchscreens consist of four information displays for the current SNG preset. Each of the pages can be viewed using a swiping motion. The scroll bar at the bottom of the Status touchscreens indicates the relative position of each screen. For further information about the listed settings, refer to the Status Web interface section. Refer above to Figures 14 through 17 for examples of the listed information for SNG mode. Page 44 AirStream User Guide and Technical Manual Steps to Stream Video in SNG Mode After con guring SNG Presets, you can continue in Remote mode to create Channel Plans to allow quick selection of frequencies used to begin transmitting video and audio signals. Refer to the Web interface Frequency Plans Page [SNG] section below for more information. The following steps must be followed to begin Satellite transmission while in Remote Mode. Each of the steps can also be done using the front panel in Local mode, the buttons and switches used are noted. 1. Con gure SNG Presets and then select the preset you will use for broadcast. In Local mode, you would select using the rocker switch [Figure 5 item H] and then pressing the Enter button [Figure 5 item J]. 2. Set frequency tuning mode method:
3. Set the Power level using the RF Level rocker switch to the desired level [Figure 5 item B]. 4. Press CW ON to enable the carrier and readjust the power level as needed. It is recommended that you start on a lower power level. This action starts unmodulated satellite transmission. 5. Press MOD ON to begin modulated satellite transmission. 6. Either MOD OFF or CW OFF can be pressed to stop transmission. a. Frequency Tune BUC disabled [L-Band] - refer to Figure 25. b. Frequency Tune BUC enabled [Ka or Ku-bands] - refer to Figure 27. c. Channel Plans setup to quickly tune to pre-con gured and stored frequency choices - refer to Figure 26. Page 45 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual IDU Touchscreen Last State Displayed When power is reapplied to the IDU, most of the con guration options of the NewStream IDU return to the last operational state, although there are a few exceptions to this rule. In general, RF energy is not applied upon startup in order to protect downstream ODUs. Instead, any state variables that control RF energy default to the powered down state. All other options retain the last state. The following list describes the state variables explicitly. Common variables:
o Frequency Save last state o Antenna Polarity Save late state o Antenna Switch Save last state o RF Band Save last state Microwave:
o RF Power [Hi/Low/Adj] Save last state o Power Amp Always default to off on powerup o RF Carrier Always default to off on power up o RF Modulation save last state Satellite:
Cellular:
o Cell Transmit Always default to off on powerup IDU Touchscreen States on Startup or Preset Change When power is applied to the NewStream IDU, the state of each touchscreen and the associated buttons display the operational state last con gured, prior to shut down, with the following exceptions:
the off or standby state. in the cover photograph]. o The PA On / Off OLED [ENG], or carrier on / off OLED [SNG] are always set in o The Cellular On / Standby button is always set in the standby state. o The 5 touch screen always starts at the default main screen [as shown o When an ENG or SNG preset is selected and initiated [you must press the Apply will return to the standby state. o When a frequency is selected and initiated, the PA or CW OLED will return button on front panel to initiate] the Power Ampli er [PA] or Carrier [CW] OLED to the standby state. Page 46 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Remote Operation Using the Web Interface NewStreams Web interface provides an alternate means of control and con guration for NewStream when the operator selects the Remote control option in NewStreams touchscreen. Figure 29 displays an example of the Web interface in Remote control for the ENG mode, where multiple operators may con gure the NewStream using the Web interface. Figure 31 and 32 display examples of the NewStreams SNG and CNG Web interface while in Local and Remote control modes. To toggle between Remote and Local control, you must press the Local button on the side menu and then the Local button displayed in the Con guration Mode touchscreen, as shown in Figure 20. The Login page [see Figure below] is displayed when you access the default IP address http://192.168.1.10/. The Status page appears once you login [see the gure below]. The default User name and Password is admin. Examples of NewStreams various Status pages are shown in Figures 29-32. You can also access any Status page by clicking the dependent on the preset selected. logo. The page displayed is Figure 28: NewStream Login Page Page 47 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Microwave Status Page The Microwave [ENG] Status Web page displays the following parameters of the NewStream transmitter:
Current Preset RF Control Encoding Status Modulation Status Frequency Control Antenna Control Cellular Control [Upgrade Option]
Cell Card Information [Upgrade Option]
When you click the Current Preset drop-down, a list of available presets displays, allowing you to select an alternate. Within the RF Control options section, you are able to apply power to the Power Ampli er [PA], the Carrier [CW] and the Modulation control. The Encoding and Modulation Status section displays read-only information. You may apply power to Cellular Transmission. The Frequency Control section provides a means to select Channels and Frequency Bands. The Antenna Control section provides a means to select the ODU antenna and change the ODU antennas Polarity. The Cellular Card Information section displays the signal strength of each SIM installed within NewStream. Con gure Preset To display Modify Presets, Frequency Plans, NewStream Settings, Manual Mode and License Manager, you must leave the Status page by clicking the Setup button. Refer to the Modify Preset page, as shown in Figure 33. The factory default presets cannot be modi ed however, you may save them under a different name and then make changes to it using the Modify Presets page. Up to 99 new presets may be created for NewStream. Refer to Figures 38 & 39 in the Frequency Plans sections for more information. Refer to Figure 41 in the NewStream Settings section for more information. Refer to Figures 34 through 37 in the Modify Presets sections for more information concerning creation of custom presets. Current Preset The Current Preset eld appears when you use the drop-down to select a previously con gured preset. When you click the Apply Preset button, the con guration is applied to NewStream and the values that you have selected or modi ed take effect for the current video transmission. Refresh Status The Refresh Status icon provides a means to update the page. Any entries that you have revised such as RF, Frequency or Antenna Controls are reloaded using this option. The Status screen is updated automatically however, under remote control this button ensures that your settings are updated pro-actively. Page 48 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Figure 29: NewStream Status Page [ENG Remote Control Mode]
NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 49 Microwave Status Page [Continued]
Radio Frequency Control Power Ampli er [ENG]
This button allows you to augment NewStreams transmission capabilities by turning on the RF power ampli er. This button is used to toggle the power ampli er between PA Standby and PA ON. The default state is Off. Carrier [SNG Upgrade Option]
This button provides a means to toggle the CW carrier On and Off; enabling the carrier frequency output or disabling the carrier frequency output. The default state is Off. Modulation [SNG Upgrade Option]
This button allows you to turn Modulation on or off. Power Level [ENG]
This eld displays the RF output power in dBm of the microwave ODU. Power Ampli er Mode This eld allows the selection of a Power Ampli er Radio Frequency Level of:
High Low Manual - if manual is selected, the Power level adjust is active and is used to set the RF level in 1 dB steps. Power Level [SNG Upgrade Option]
This eld displays the Satellite News Gathering L-Band RF level that is output from the rear panel L-Band connector. Power Level Adjust This eld displays the Electronic News Gathering Attenuation to which the NewStream is calibrated. You can use the arrow buttons to select an Attenuation level from 0 to 31. The range changes depending on which type of ODU is connected, NewStream or legacy. Attenuation [SNG Upgrade Option]
This eld is used to adjust the L-Band power output in 0.5dB steps. You can use the arrow buttons to select an Attenuation level from 0 to 40. Page 50 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Microwave Status Page [Continued]
Encoding Status This set of elds present the settings to which the NewStreams Encoder is currently set. These elds are read-only. Manual mode is accessed by the Setup drop-down menu. For further information refer to the Manual Mode Pages. Video Status This LED is lit green when video encoder is sending a signal to the designated receiver. It is lit red when Video transmission has stopped or when the video encoder is powered down. Video Encoding The Video Encoding eld displays one of three options:
MPEG2 H.264 External ASI Video Input The Video Input eld displays one of the following options:
NTSC NTSC No Pedestal PAL PAL-M PAL-N BARS-525 BARS-625 720p50 720p59.94 1080i50 1080i59.94 SDI-525 SDI-625 HD Bars Video Bitrate The Video Bitrate value ranges from 0-99.999 Mb/s. Pro le The Pro le eld Pro le values differ depending on encoding type [H.264 or MPEG2]. The MPEG-2 SD example is:
4:2:0 MP@ML 4:2:2 P@ML NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 51 Microwave Status Page [Continued]
Modulation Status The Modulation Status elds present NewStreams microwave settings for the selected preset. Modulation Mode This eld displays one of the following modulation classes for each microwave preset:
COFDM-DVB-T Coded Orthogonal Frequency - Division Multiplexing - Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial LMS-T Link Modulation Scheme Terrestrial DVB - S Digital Video Broadcasting Satellite Mode DVB - S2 Digital Video Broadcasting Satellite Mode Modulation This eld displays the following modulation classes for each microwave preset in the Microwave Settings page. Moving up the scale of modulations allows higher throughput but at the cost of robustness:
QPSK Quadrature phase-shift keying 16-QAM Quadrature amplitude modulation APSK Amplitude Phase-shift Keying [for both 16 and 32-APSK]
64 - QAM Quadrature amplitude modulation FEC Forward Error Correction [FEC] or channel coding is a technique used for controlling errors in data transmission over unreliable or noisy communication channels. This eld displays the FEC for the existing microwave preset. Lower fractions are more robust to noise and fading but at the cost of reduced information bandwidth. Common FEC values include:
1/4 1/2 1/3 2/3 3/4 5/6 7/8 Guard Interval The Guard Interval is a method used to prevent interference within distinct transmissions. The Guard Interval con gured for the microwave preset is displayed in this eld. The Guard Interval values include:
1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4 Page 52 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Microwave Status Page [Continued]
Bandwidth The Bandwidth value con gured for the microwave preset is displayed as one of the following:
6 MHz 7 MHz 8 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz Spectrum The Spectrum eld displays either Normal or Inverted. ASI Bitrate The Video Bitrate displayed ranges from 0 to 99.999 Mb/s. Antenna Polarization Control The Antenna Polarization Control section presents NewStreams ODU antenna settings for the selected preset. The elds allow selection of ODU Polarity and the antenna to which the polarity is to be applied, as shown in Figure 29. Polarity This drop-down eld allows you to select from the following:
Vertical Horizontal Left Circular[LC]
Right Circular [RC]
Antenna This eld allows for the selection of ODU 1 or 2. Note that the antenna switch function can be disabled if no antenna switch is being used. Page 53 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Microwave Status Page [Continued]
Alarm Indicators When an Alarm is activated on the IDU, it will be indicated on the top, right-hand corner of the Status page, as shown below in Figure 30. The Alarm may indicate a cautionary warning or a critical situation, as shown in the example. Click the Alarm icon to display a Warning/Alert dialog box or mouse over the icon to view alarm details, as shown in the example. Figure 30: NewStream Alarm Indicator on Status Page and Message Dialog Box Page 54 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Cellular Status Page A CNG Preset is displayed in the example below. If you are operating in Remote Control, you are allowed the choice of changing the preset within the Status page or initiating Cellular Transmission. Figure 31 shows the system in Local Control, where the Web page is read-only. Figure 31: NewStream Status Page [CNG Local Control Mode]
Page 55 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual manage icon shown within the Cell Card Info box, the Cell Cellular Status Page [Continued]
Cellular Card Information This status listing displays each cellular cards RSSI. The RSSI is the relative received signal strength in arbitrary units. RSSI is an indication of the power level being received by the antenna. The lower the RSSI number, the stronger the signal. Refer to the CNG Touchscreens section for more information. When you click the Modem Con guration dialog box displays providing a means of con guring each individual modem of the those available. Modem #
The Modem number drop-down eld allows you to select one of six modems supported by NewStream. Mode The Mode drop-down provides the means to select Auto or Custom Mode. APN The Access Point Name is a con gurable network identi er used by NewStream when connecting to a GSM carrier. The carrier examines the APN identi er to determine the network connection type for the NewStream transmitter. The APN determines which IP addresses are to be assigned to NewStream, which security methods to be used, and how or if, it will be connected to a private network. Login Name The Login Name identi es those administrators that are responsible for the maintenance of the NewStream cellular modems. Type your user name in this eld to submit your revised modem co guration. Password Type the Password associated with your Login Name in this eld to authenticate the submission. PIN This eld provides further authentication with a Personal Identi cation Number. Submit or Cancel To make any changes to a Cell Modem Con guration, click the Submit button or Cancel to retain existing settings. Cellular Control The Cellular Control Status presents NewStreams cellular settings for the selected preset. Cellular Transmission This button allows you to turn Cellular Transmission On or Off. when operating in Remote Controll mode . The default state is STBY. [or Off]
Page 56 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Cellular Status Page [Continued]
Video Status The Video Status LED idicates the current video transmission state. When lit green, the video signal is being transmitted to the LiveGear Receiver. When lit red, the signal is not being transmitted and an alarm state may be present [refer to Figure 31]. Destination Stream This eld displays the IP Address that designates the destination for the cellular video stream - the LGRs IP address. Port #
This eld displays the Port number, which ranges from 1 to 65,535. Channel #
This eld displays the LGR Channel number, which ranges from 1 to 6. Cell Mode [Delay]
The NewStream transmitter has three cellular modes of operation: Low, Medium and High delay, offering exibility for optimizing overall video performance as a function of cellular link connectivity performance. Low - this delay mode is used in applications where there is very good 3G/4G cellular connectivity. This setting minimizes the overall video buffer size and allows for approximately 1 to 2 seconds of delay over the cellular network. This setting is to be used in areas where there is intermittent or degrading cell connectivity; in these areas there is a larger overall packet jitter which leads to an over ow of the video buffering or the loss of video frames. Medium - this delay mode offers the optimum video quality and an overall delay of less than 5 seconds while minimizing the loss of video frames. This mode is to be used with acceptable 3G/4G cellular network coverage. High - this delay mode uses the largest video buffer size to minimize the loss of video frames over the cellular link. Use this mode whenever 4G coverage is not present and 3G services are unreliable. When cell coverage is unknown, High delay should be used initially. Video Input This eld displays the selection of Composite or SDI Cellular Video Input for the listed preset. Page 57 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Cellular Status Page [Continued]
Video Resolution The Video Input Resolution eld displays the following values:
720p50, 720p60, 720p59.94 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 NTSC [National Television System Committee]
PAL [Phase Alternating Line]
Scaling Factor The Scaling Factor describes the use of magni cation in devices to compensate for differences between size of viewing areas. Frame Rate Frame rate, also known as frame frequency and frames per second [FPS], is the frequency or rate at which NewStream unique consecutive images called frames. Frame rate is often expressed in frames per second [FPS] and is also expressed in progressive scan monitors as hertz [Hz]. Pro le The Pro le eld presents the H.264 settings for video, which are also available for Microwave and Satellite transmission. The Pro le eld displays one of the following values:
Baseline Main High High 422 GOP In MPEG encoding, a Group of Pictures [GOP] speci es the order in which intra-frames are arranged. The GOP is a group of successive pictures within an MPEG-coded lm and/or video stream. Each MPEG-coded lm and/or video stream consists of successive groups of pictures. The valid range of successive groups of pictures is from 0 to 60. Low Bitrate This eld displays whether Low Bitrate control is Enabled or Disabled. Frame Structure Video frame structure is the division of de ned lengths of media, such as a sequence of images in a video, into different eld information parts. Video frame structure commonly de nes independent key frames, predicted adjacent frames, and bi-directional frmaes created from the comparison of multiple frames. Key frames contain all of the information of an image and the predicted and bi-directional frames contain the difference elements from other frames which results in much lower data that is required to recreate the images. Page 58 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Cellular Status Page [Continued]
Max Bitrate This eld displays a range of:
256 kilobits per second [kbps]
500 kbps 768 kbps 1.0 Megabit per second [Mbps]
1.5 Mbps 2.0 Mbps 2.5 Mbps 3.0 Mbps 3.5 Mbps 4.0 Mbps 5.0 Mbps 6.0 Mbps 7.0 Mbps 8.0 Mbps 9.0 Mbps 10.0 Mbps Audio Encoding 1 & 2 The Audio Input Encoding types that are displayed in this eld include:
Off MPEG Layer II MPEG Audio Layer II is a core audio algorithm. AAC Advanced Audio Coding Audio Input The Audio Input Encoding values that are displayed in this eld include:
Analog SDI Embedded Serial digital interface [SDI] is a family of video interfaces that have been standardized by SMPTE. For example, ITU-R BT.656 and SMPTE 259M de ne digital video interfaces used for broadcast-grade video. This mode embeds the audio into the SDI stream. AES-EBU The digital audio standard frequently called AES/EBU [aka AES3], is used for carrying digital audio signals between various devices. Service Name This eld displays the name of the cellular service provider. Network Name The Network Name or SSID, differentiates one WLAN from another, so all Access Points and all devices attempting to connect to a speci c WLAN must use the same SSID to enable effective roaming. As part of this association process, a wireless client must have the same SSID as that entered in the Access Point or it will not be permitted to join the BSS. Page 59 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Satellite Status Page The Status Web page that displays when you select an SNG preset is shown in the gure below. When in Remote control, you are able to change presets using the Current Preset drop-down and the Appy Preset button. Figure 32: NewStream Status Page [SNG Remote Control Mode]
Page 60 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Satellite Status Page [Continued]
Radio Frequency Control Carrier This button provides a means to toggle the CW carrier On and Off; enabling the carrier frequency output or disabling the carrier frequency output. The default state is Off. Modulation This button allows you to turn Modulation on or off. Power Level This eld displays the Satellite News Gathering L-Band RF level that is output from the rear panel L-Band connector. Power Level This eld displays the Satellite News Gathering L-Band RF level that is output from the rear panel L-Band connector. Power Level Adjust This eld is used to adjust the L-Band power output in 0.5dB steps. You can use the arrow buttons to select an Attenuation level from 0 to 40. Encoding Status This set of elds present the settings to which the NewStreams Encoder is currently set. These elds are read-only. Video Status This LED is lit green when video encoder is sending a signal to the designated receiver. It is lit red when Video transmission has stopped or when the video encoder is powered down. Video Encoding The Video Encoding eld displays one of three options:
MPEG2 H.264 External ASI NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 61 Satelitte Status Page [Continued]
Video Input The Video Input eld displays one of the following options:
NTSC NTSC No Pedestal PAL PAL-M PAL-N BARS-525 BARS-625 720p50 720p59.94 1080i50 1080i59.94 SDI-525 SDI-625 HD Bars Video Bitrate The Video Bitrate value ranges from 0-99.999 Mb/s. Pro le The Pro le eld Pro le values differ depending on encoding type [H.264 or MPEG2]. The MPEG-2 SD example is:
4:2:0 MP@ML 4:2:2 P@ML Delay The Delay eld displays one of these three values:
Low Standard Ultra Low GOP The values of successive groups of pictures ranges from 0 to 60. Aspect Ratio SD formats allow an Aspect ratio of either 4:3 or 16:9. HD formats aloow 16:9 only. The Aspect Ratio eld displays one of these two values:
4:3 16:9 Service Name This eld displays the 16 character service information name for the current preset. Page 62 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Satelitte Status Page [Continued]
Audio Input 1 & 2 The Audio Input Encoding values that are displayed in this eld include:
Test Tone Analog SDI Embedded AES-EBU Balanced AES-EBU Unbalanced Audio Bitrate [kbps] 1 & 2 The Audio Bitrate values for Audio 1 & 2 are displayed in this eld. Audio Encoding 1 & 2 The Audio Input Encoding types that are displayed in this eld include:
Off MPEG Layer I MPEG Audio Layer I is a core audio algorithm MPEG Layer II MPEG Audio Layer II is a core audio algorithm. Linear PCM Pulse-code modulation Frequency Control The Frequency Control status provides a means to select the microwave, cellular and satellite Channel and Band and to view the frequency at which NewStream is calibrated. These settings can be modi ed using the Frequency Plan page, as shown in Figures 31 & 32. Tune Mode Channel Tuning - Channel Tuning provides a means to con gure preset frequencies that you can employ when in SNG operation from the front panel in Local Control [or also in Remote Control]. These frequencies are set up within Satellite Channels while in Remote control. Frequency Tuning - This method of frequency selection can gbe done while in Local or Remote control, as described in the touchscreen SNG Operation section above and also in the Frequency Plans Web Page section below. The frequency tuning can be set for Block-upconverter [BUC] Disabled [L-Band] or BUC Enabled, as described below. Channel The frequency Channel can be selected using this drop-down eld. Channel options depend on the frequency band in which you are operating. There are standard frequencies broadcasters use, or which can be created. The frequency channel displays the list of stored channels for the RF band in use. This eld displays the name of the frequency channel that NewStream is set. This eld can be modi ed in the Frequency Settings page in Remote control. Refer to the Frequency Plans Page [SNG]. Page 63 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Satelitte Status Page [Continued]
Frequency This box displays the BUC Frequency for which NewStream is currently set. With BUC [Block Up-Converter Enabling]
The block up-converter [BUC] is used in the transmission [uplink] of satellite signals. It converts a band of frequencies from a lower frequency to a higher frequency. Modern BUCs convert from the L-Band to Ku-band, C-band and Ka-band. BUC LO Type: This eld displays the BUC Local Oscillator [LO] Type frequency for which NewStream is currently set. You can select Low or High Side for your SNG systems Local Oscillator. BUC Frequency: This eld displays the BUC Frequency for which NewStream is currently set. Frequency: This eld displays the Frequency for which NewStream is currently set. L-Band Frequency The ODUs operate on L-Band with BUC disabled. This eld displays the seleced L-Band frequency. Frequency Plan This elld displays Satellite when using a SNG Preset. Apply You can reset frequency con gurations by clicking the Apply button. Page 64 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Satelitte Status Page [Continued]
Modulation Status The Modulation Status elds present NewStreams microwave settings for the selected preset. Modulation Mode This eld displays one of the following modulation classes for each microwave preset:
COFDM-DVB-T Coded Orthogonal Frequency - Division Multiplexing - Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial LMS-T Link Modulation Scheme Terrestrial DVB - S Digital Video Broadcasting Satellite Mode DVB - S2 Digital Video Broadcasting Satellite Mode Modulation This eld displays the following modulation classes for each microwave preset in the Microwave Settings page. Moving up the scale of modulations allows higher throughput but at the cost of robustness:
QPSK Quadrature phase-shift keying 16-QAM Quadrature amplitude modulation APSK Amplitude Phase-shift Keying [for both 16 and 32-APSK]
64 - QAM Quadrature amplitude modulation FEC Forward Error Correction [FEC] or channel coding is a technique used for controlling errors in data transmission over unreliable or noisy communication channels. This eld displays the FEC for the existing microwave preset. Lower fractions are more robust to noise and fading but at the cost of reduced information bandwidth. Common FEC values include:
1/4 1/2 1/3 2/3 3/4 5/6 7/8 Spectrum The Spectrum eld displays either Normal or Inverted. Page 65 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Satellite Status Page [Continued]
Symbol Rate Symbol Rate [aka baud or modulation rate] is the number of symbol changes [i.e. waveform changes or signalling events] made to the transmission medium per second using a digitally modulated signal or a line code. The Symbol Rate is expressed in Mega symbols/second [Ms/s]. The valid range is 1.0000-36.0000 Ms/s. Roll Off Roll-off describes the steepness of a transmission function with frequency, in connection with lter circuits in the transition between a passband and a stop band. Values of Roll-off are expressed in percentages, ranging from:
35%
25%
ASI Bitrate The Video Bitrate displayed ranges from 0 to 99.999 Mb/s. Modify Presets Page While viewing a Status page, click the Setup button to display the drop-down menu. The menu displays the following options:
Modify Presets Frequency Plans NewStream Settings Manual Mode License Manager Select Modify Presets to begin creating custom con gurations for SNG, ENG and CNG transmission in the page shown in Figure 33. NewStream is con gured with three factory default presets with the ability to create up to 99 custom presets. You can modify each preset name and its type in the Modify Presets page, as shown in the gure. You can con gure additional settings for each custom preset by clicking the icon. Presets marked with the padlock symbol are factory defaults and cannot be modi ed but can be used as a template for your custom presets. The active preset is highlighted highlighted. con gure preset In the Modify Presets page you can use the Export tool to save custom presets to a le or to other IDUs. Additionally, you can import presets from a directory on your PC, to another IDU or to a USB ash drive using the tool which loads custom presets from a le. This feature can not be implemented while the system is transmitting. Page 66 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual To create customized presets, click the copy tool to add a similar preset with the default parameters. This new preset is listed at the last entry eld and you can begin customizing it by clicking the the Modify Presets page and you are directed to a set up page that is similar to the page shown in Figure 33. You may rename the copy and save it by clicking the save con gure preset icon. Con rm that you want to leave icon. Figure 33: NewStream Modify Presets Page Add Preset When you click the Add Preset button, a Create Preset dialog pop up appears, providing a means to type a new preset name and choose a type. Click the Create Preset button in this dialog pop up and Save Changes in the Modify Preset page. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 67 and drag the blue circle Preset Con guration Preset Number [#]
The Preset Number can be reordered. Click in the column to the left of the Preset number [#] column to reorder the preset list. Click Save Changes to retain your modi cation of the Preset Numbers. Preset Name Specify an alphanumeric name of up to 32 characters for each preset. You may also use spaces and the following special characters: _ - ( ) / for the Preset Names. Note that preset names longer than 16 characters will scroll on the front panel 16 x 2 Preset display to show the complete name and then only show the rst 16 characters. Preset Type This drop-down eld provides a choice of Cellular, Satellite, Microwave or combinations of such for NewStream transmissions. The choices include:
found Microwave [ENG]
Cellular [CNG]
Satellite [SNG]
Microwave & Cellular [ENG/CNG (Upgrade Option)]
Satellite & Cellular [SNG/CNG (Upgrade Option)]
tool to load custom presets from a le. This feature can not be implemented tool to save custom presets to a le. You can export presets in a directory Export Presets to a File Use the on your PC, a shared server for other operators to access or on a USB ash drive. Import Presets from a File Use the while the system is transmitting. You can import a preset from a directory on your PC, a shared server or on a USB ash drive. See the Preset Export and Import section to learn how to Import and Export Presets in Local control. Restore Preset Con guration Use the custom presets. View Preset Settings Use the Save a Preset Click the Save existing preset. Copy a Preset Use the tool to copy a selected preset. This is the action that allows you to create a customized preset. Once you have copied a default or another customized preset, save tool to restore preset con guration to the factory defaults and to remove all icon to create a copy of a preset or to save modi cations to an tool to view default preset settings. Page 68 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual tool to delete a selected preset. it with a unique name and con gure its parameters as needed for your ENG, CNG or SNG broadcasts. Delete a Preset Use the Done Click the Done button once youve nished viewing the settings in the Modify Presets page. When you click Done no changes will be saved as you leave the page. Save Changes To retain any changes to the listed custom presets as well as renumbering changes to the button once youve nished reordering listed custom presets, be sure to click the Save listed presets in the Modify Presets page. This button appears in the Reorder Presets page. Factory Default Presets The NewStream IDU is shipped with three default presets:
Default ENG Microwave preset Default SNG Satellite preset Default CNG Cellular H.264 preset The default presets are read-only but you can copy each default preset and rename it for future use and modi cation. Examples of the settings for the Microwave preset are listed below:
Default ENG Preset Encoder Settings Video Settings Video Encoding: MPEG2 Video In: SDI-525 SDI Horizontal Resolution: 720 Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Closed Captioning: Off VBI: Off Encoder Settings Pro le: 4:2:0 MP@ML GOP: 12 Frames [1-60]
Delay: Standard Auto Bitrate: On Video Bitrate: 5.529 Mb/s [0-99.999]
Remux: Off Spectrum: Invert Audio Settings Audio 1 Encoder: MPEG Layer II Audio 1 Input: SDI Embedded Audio 1 Mode: Dual Mono Audio 1 Bitrate: 192 [kbs]
Audio 2 Encoder: MPEG Layer II Audio 2 Input: SDI Embedded Audio 2 Mode: Dual Mono Audio 2 Bitrate: 192 [kbs]
Wayside Data Format: Off Baud Rate: 19200 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 69 Default ENG Preset [Continued]
Encryption Settings Encryption Mode: Off Security Key: [Unde ned & Hidden]
Transport Stream Service Name: preset1 Network Name: pre1_nw Program ID: [210]
Network ID: [211]
Transport ID: [212]
Video PID: [213]
PCR PID: [214]
Audio A PID: [215]
Audio B PID: [216]
Data PID: [217]
Modulation Settings Modulation Mode: DVB-T Spectrum: Normal Modulation: QPSK FEC: 1/2 Guard Interval: 1/8 Bandwidth: 8 MHz Cellular Settings Cellular Cell Mode Delay: Low Destination Stream: 8.8.8.8 Port #: 4001 Video Video Input: Composite Resolution: NTSC Scale Factor: No Scaling Frame Rate: Match Input Encoder Pro le [H264]: Baseline GOP: 35 Frames [1-60]
Low Bitrate: Enabled Frame Structure: MBAFF Encoder Bitrate: 50 [0 to 99.999]
Transport Stream Service Name: cell_vislink Network Name: cell_vislink_nw Program ID: [310]
Network ID: [311]
Transport ID: [312]
Video PID: [313]
PCR PID: [314]
Audio A PID: [315]
Audio B PID: [316]
Data PID: [317]
Audio Audio Encoding: MPEG Layer II Audio Input: SDI Embedded Page 70 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Modify Presets Setup Page When you select the Modify Presets menu item and con rm this action, the following setup page displays, allowing you to modify the NewStream transmitters preset. The example shown is a SNG Preset that has been copied from the default SNG Preset [see the gure below]. When you click the Settings Modify Presets Web options appear. Note that Modifying Presets is used to revise parameters and have the changes applied immediately, this automatically allows you to adjust NewStreams operating con guration when transmission parameters change. The Modify Presets feature is designed to provide operational exibility as needed. Figure 34: NewStream Modify Presets Setup Page - Collapsed button, the Encoder, Modulation or Cellular Modify Presets Encoder Settings Once expanded, the Encoder Settings appear, as shown in Figure 35. This set of elds allows the con guration of ENG, SNG or CNG options. The encoder settings elds include Video, Audio, Encoder and Encryption settings, as well as Transport Stream and Wayside Data con guration elds. Page 71 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Figure 35: Modify Presets Encoder Settings Page Page 72 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Modify Presets Encoder Settings Video Settings Video Encoding The Video Encoding drop-down eld allows the selection of one of three options:
MPEG2 H.264 External ASI Input Resolution The Video In drop-down eld allows the selection of one of the following options:
NTSC PAL PAL-M PAL-N BARS-525 BARS-625 720p50 720p59.94 1080i50 1080i59.94 SDI-525 SDI-625 HD Bars SDI Horizontal Resolution The SDI Horizontal Resolution drop-down eld allows the selection of one of the following options:
720 704 544 528 480 352 Aspect Ratio The Aspect Ratio type drop-down eld allows the selection of one of three options:
4:3 16:9 Page 73 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Modify Presets Encoder Settings [Continued]
Closed Captioning The Closed Captioning drop-down eld allows the selection of one of three options:
Off CC-608 CC-708 VBI The Vertical Blanking Interval option can be enabled with the selection of On. Encoder Settings Pro le The Pro le type drop-down eld allows the selection of one of two options:
4:2:0 MP@ML 4:2:2 P@ML GOP In MPEG encoding, a Group of Pictures [GOP] speci es the order in which intra-frames are arranged. The GOP is a group of successive pictures within an MPEG-coded lm and/or video stream. Each MPEG-coded lm and/or video stream consists of successive groups of pictures. The valid range of successive groups of pictures is from 0 to 60. For Intra Refresh, enter 0 in this eld. Delay The Delay type drop-down eld allows the selection of one of three options:
Low Standard Ultra Auto Bitrate The Automatic Bitrate option can be enabled with the selection of On. Video Bitrate The Video Bitrate value ranges from 0-99.999 Mb/s Remux The Remux option can be enabled with the selection of On. Page 74 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Modify Presets Encoder Settings [Continued]
Encryption Settings The Encryption Settings provide the selection of Encryption Mode and the Security Key. Encryption Mode This eld allows selection of the following Encryption Modes for the microwave preset:
BISS1 Basic Inter-operable Scrambling System, usually known as BISS, is a satellite signal scrambling system. BISSE Basic Inter-operable Scrambling System - Encrypted Off Security Key Type a key in this eld to apply encryption to NewStream transmissions. Hide Characters When the check box is selected, characters will not appear in the Security Key entry eld. Transport Stream The following entry elds are used by the system to differentiate NewStream Transport Streams. Service Name This eld provides a means to differentiate the NewStream Transport Stream with a unique Service Name. Network Name This eld provides a means to differentiate the NewStream Transport Stream with a Network Name. Program ID This eld provides a means to differentiate the NewStream Transport Stream with a Program Identi cation [valid IDs range from 1 to 99999]. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 75 Modify Presets Encoder Settings [Continued]
Network ID This eld provides a means to differentiate the NewStream Transport Stream with a unique Network Identi cation [valid IDs range from 1 to 99999]. Transport ID This eld provides a means to differentiate the NewStream Transport Stream with a unique identi cation [valid IDs range from1 to 99999]. Video PID This eld displays the Video Packet Identi cation for the NewStream Transport Stream
[valid IDs range from 32 to 8190]. PCR PID This eld displays the Program Clock Reference Packet Identi cation for the NewStream Transport Stream [valid IDs range from 32 to 8190]. Audio A & B PID This eld displays the Audio A and B Packet Identi cation for the NewStream Transport Stream [valid IDs range from 32 to 8190]. Data PID This eld displays the Data Packet Identi cation for the NewStream Transport Stream
[valid IDs range from 32 to 8190]. Audio Settings Audio 1 & 2 Encoder The Audio Encoding parameters that are available in this eld include:
MPEG Layer I - MPEG Audio Layer I is a core audio algorithm. MPEG Layer II - MPEG Audio Layer II is a core audio algorithm. Linear PCM - Pulse-code modulation Off Audio 1 & 2 Input The Audio Input parameters that are available in this eld include:
Test Tone Analog SDI Embedded AES-EBU Balanced AES-EBU Unbalanced Page 76 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Modify Presets Encoder Settings [Continued]
Audio 1 & 2 Mode The Audio Mode parameters that are available in this eld include:
Stereo Dual Mono Audio 1 & 2 Bitrate This drop-down eld presents a range of:
128 kilobits per second [kbps]
160 192 224 256 320 384 Wayside Data Format The Wayside Data Format parameters that are available in this eld include:
Off TTV CJM2 (Normal) Low Delay CJM2 Baud Rate The Baud Rate parameters that are available in this eld include:
1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Apply Click the Apply button to con gure the encoder settings and submit preset changes to the IDU. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 77 Modify Presets Modulation Settings The Modulation Settings for preset modi cation Setup appears as shown in the gure below. This set of elds allows the con guration of ENG or SNG modulation settings. The modulation settings elds include modulation mode, spectrum, FEC, guard interval, bandwidth, symbol rate, roll off and DVB-S2 options con guration elds. Figure 36: Modify Presets Modulation Settings Page Page 78 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Modify Presets Modulation Settings [Continued]
Modulation Settings Modulation Mode The Modulation Modes that are available are:
DVB-T LMS-T DVB-S [SNG only]
DVB-S2 [SNG only]
Spectrum The choices for Spectrum are Normal or Inverted. Modulation This eld displays the following modulation classes that can be selected for each microwave, cellular or satellite preset found in the Modify Presets page. This list is combines the values for both DVB-T and DVB-S modulations. These modulation options will change for ENG, CNG and SNG presets. QPSK Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying 16-QAM Quadrature amplitude modulation APSK Amplitude Phase-shift Keying for both 16 & 32 APSK 64-QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation FEC Forward Error Correction [FEC] or channel coding is a technique used for controlling errors in data transmission over unreliable or noisy communication channels. This eld allows selection of the FEC for the existing microwave preset. The FEC values include:
1/2 2/3 3/4 5/6 7/8 Guard Interval The Guard Interval is a method used to prevent interference within distinct transmissions The Guard Interval con gured for the microwave preset is displayed in this eld. The Guard Interval values include:
1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 79 Modify Presets Modulation Settings [Continued]
Bandwidth The 6, 7 and 8 MHz bandwidths are used for DVB-T and that 10 and 20 MHz are used for LMS-T. 6 MHz 7 MHz 8 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz Symbol Rate Symbol Rate [aka baud or modulation rate] is the number of symbol changes [i.e. waveform changes or signalling events] made to the transmission medium per second using a digitally modulated signal or a line code. The Symbol Rate is expressed in Mega symbols/second [Ms/s]. The valid range is 1.0000-36.0000 Ms/s. Roll Off Roll-off describes the steepness of a transmission function with frequency, in connection with lter circuits in the transition between a passband and a stop band. Values of Roll-off are expressed in percentages, ranging from:
35%
25%
DVB-S2 Options DVB-S2 Modulation The DVB-S2 Modulation drop-down menu includes the following options:
QPSK 1/4, QPSK 1/3, QPSK 2/5, QPSK 1/2, QPSK 3/5, QPSK 2/3, QPSK 3/4, QPSK 4/5, QPSK 5/6, QPSK 8/9, QPSK 9/10. 8PSK 3/5, 8PSK 2/3, 8PSK 3/4, 8PSK 5/6, 8PSK 8/9, 8PSK 9/10. 16PSK 2/3, 16PSK 3/4, 16PSK 4/5, 16PSK 5/6, 16PSK 8/9, 16PSK 9/10. 32APSK 3/4, 32APSK 4/5, 32APSK 5/6, 32APSK 8/9, 32APSK 9/10. Pilot To assist carrier recovery, DVB-S2 can insert special pilot symbols at the physical layer. The Pilot option can be enabled with the selection of On, depending on satellite requirements. Frame Size The following Frame Size options are available, depending on satellite requirements:
, Normal Short Apply The Apply button activates the Modulation Settings that you have con gured for the NewStream IDU. Page 80 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Modify Presets Cellular Settings The Cellular Settings appear as shown in Figure 37. This set of elds allows the con guration of CNG settings. The Cellular Settings elds include Cellular, Video, Encoder, Transport Stream and Audio parameters. Cellular Cell Mode Delay The NewStream transmitter has three cellular modes of operation: Low, Normal and High delay, offering exibility for optimizing overall video performance as a function of cellular link connectivity performance. Low this delay mode is used in applications where there is very good 3G/4G cellular connectivity. This setting minimizes the overall video buffer size and allows for approximately 1 to 2 seconds of delay over the cellular network. This setting is used in areas where there is good cellular connectivity. Medium this delay mode offers the optimum video quality and an overall delay of less than 3 seconds while minimizing the loss of video frames. This mode is used with acceptable 3G/4G cellular network coverage. High - this delay mode uses the largest video buffer size to minimize the loss of video frames over the cellular link. Use this delay whenever 4G coverage is not present and 3G services are unreliable. It is recommended that you use Robust delay initially when cellular network coverage is unknown. Robust delay may be up to 6 seconds. Destination Stream Type an IP Address to designate the destination for the cellular video stream. If you are using the LiveGear Receiver [LGR], use its IP address to communication with NewStream. Port #
The Port number ranges from 1 to 65,535. Type a Port to designate the destination for the cellular video stream. If you are using the LiveGear Receiver [LGR], use the LGR Port number assigned for communication with NewStream. The default LGR ports are 4001 and 4002. Channel This eld displays the receiver channel. Type a Channel designated for the destination of the cellular video stream. If you are using the LiveGear Receiver [LGR], use a channel number assigned for communication with NewStream. Page 81 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Figure 37: Modify Presets Cellular Settings Page Page 82 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Modify Presets Cellular Settings [Continued]
Video The video settings for the NewStream transmitter CNG presets include the following parameters. Video Input The Video Input drop-down eld allows the selection of one of two options:
SDI Composite Resolution The Video Input Resolution drop-down selection eld provides the following choices:
720p50 720p59.94 720p60 1080i50 1080i59.94 1080i60 NTSC [National Television System Committee]
PAL [Phase Alternating Line]
Encoder Pro le [H.264]
The H.264 4:2:0 Pro le drop-down eld allows the selection of one of the following options:
Baseline Main High GOP In MPEG encoding, a Group of Pictures [GOP] speci es the order in which intra-frames are arranged. The GOP is a group of successive pictures within an MPEG-coded lm and/or video stream. Each MPEG-coded lm and/or video stream consists of successive groups of pictures. The valid range of successive groups of pictures is from 0 to 60. For Intra Refresh, enter 0 in this eld. Low Bitrate This eld applies Low Bitrate control. Enabled Disabled Page 83 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Modify Presets Cellular Settings [Continued]
Max Bitrate This drop-down eld presents a range of:
256 kilobits per second [kbps]
500 kbps 768 kbps 1.0 Megabit per second [Mbps]
1.5 Mbps 2.0 Mbps 2.5 Mbps 3.0 Mbps 3.5 Mbps 4.0 Mbps 5.0 Mbps 6.0 Mbps 7.0 Mbps 8.0 Mbps 9.0 Mbps 10.0 Mbps Transport Stream The following entry elds are used by the system to differentiate NewStream Cellular Transport Streams. Service Name This eld provides a means to differentiate the NewStream Transport Stream with a unique Service Name. Network Name This eld provides a means to differentiate the NewStream Transport Stream with a Network Name. Program ID This eld provides a means to differentiate the NewStream Transport Stream with a Program Identi cation [valid range: from 1 to 99999]. Network ID This eld provides a means to differentiate the NewStream Transport Stream with a unique Network Identi cation [valid range: from 1 to 99999]. Transport ID This eld provides a means to differentiate the NewStream Transport Stream with a unique identi cation [valid range: from 1 to 99999]. Video PID This eld displays the Video Packet Identi cation for the NewStream Transport Stream
[valid range: from 32 to 8190]. Page 84 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Modify Presets Cellular Settings [Continued]
PCR PID This eld displays the Program Clock Reference [PRC] Packet Identi cation for the NewStream Transport Stream [valid range: from 32 to 8190]. PMT PID This eld displays the Program Map Table [PMT] Packet Identi cation for the NewStream Transport Stream [valid range: from 32 to 8190]. Audio A & B PID This eld displays the Audio A and B Packet Identi cation for the NewStream Transport Stream [valid range: from 32 to 8190]. Data PID This eld displays the Data Packet Identi cation for the NewStream Transport Stream
[valid range: from 32 to 8190]. Audio Audio Encoding The Audio Input Encoding parameters that are displayed in this eld include:
MPEG Layer II MPEG Audio Layer II is a core audio algorithm. AAC Advanced Audio Coding is the simplest and most widely used and supported Audio Input Encoding. Off Audio Input This drop-down selection provides three options:
Analog SDI Embedded Serial digital interface [SDI] is a family of video interfaces that have been standardized by SMPTE. For example, ITU-R BT.656 and SMPTE 259M de ne digital video interfaces used for broadcast-grade video. This mode embeds the audio into the SDI stream. AES-EBU The digital audio standard frequently called AES/EBU [aka AES3], is used for carrying digital audio signals between various devices. Apply Click the Apply button to con gure the cellular settings and submit preset changes to the IDU. Done Click the Done button once youve nished viewing the settings in the Modify Presets page. When you click Done nothing will be saved as you leave the page. Page 85 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Frequency Plans Page [CNG & ENG]
The Frequency Plans page provides a means to specify the Channels and Frequencies for the ENG and CNG Frequency Bands used by the NewStream transmitter during microwave and cellular transmission [see gure below]. Choose a Frequency Band, then specify its frequency channels and click Save. Repeat this process for each Frequency Band that you want to modify. Click frequency channel. Figure 38: NewStream Frequency Plans Web Page [ENG/CNG]
to add a Page 86 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual NewStream has six separate frequency maps which are selected based on the state of the radio and the type of ODU connected. There are six channel plan maps for ENG and one additional one for Satellite. The Frequency Settings page allows the operator to set or modify the list of channels for any frequency band. The frequency map is partially determined by the type of the Outdoor Unit [ODU]
which is connected to the IDU. Each ODU supports different bands of operation. In the Frequency setup, you are presented with drop-down menu that allows selection of any of the frequency maps. You must select a speci c frequency band to con gure. By default, the list is populated by the industry standard frequencies that broadcasters use for these bands. You can change the channels to represent these settings anyway that you wish. The same frequency can be applied to multiple channels if you so choose. There is no cross-checking mechanism within NewStreams software to ensure that each frequency is unique. You can also add additional channels to the frequency mapping if more channels are needed. The maximum number of channels in a frequency mapping is 22 separate channels, each with (-), ( ), and (+) values, so that a total of 66 separate channels in a frequency mapping are allowed. Once you are nished changing channels to a frequency map, you must next save the group of frequency maps to a frequency plan that includes a user-assigned name by clicking the Save button. You can create a speci c frequency plan for NewStream as part of the con guration cloning. For US-based systems, NewStream contains a frequency plan that broadcasters typically do not revise. Channels Restore Click Channel Number [#]
The microwave and cellular Channel Number range varies for each frequency plan. To add a channel, click the Frequency Plan NewStream ENG and CNG frequency ranges are:
to restore the current bands channel plan to its original con guration. button. 2 GHz BAS [Ranges from 1990-2110 & 2450-2500 MHz]
2 GHz Upper [Ranges from 2200-2500 MHZ or 2300-2700 MHz]
4 GHz [Ranges from 4400 MHz to 5000 MHz]
7 GHz [Ranges from 6425-6525 & 6875-7125 MHz]
7 GHz Upper [Ranges from 6900 MHz to 7500 MHz]
13 GHz [Ranges from 12700 MHz to 13250 MHz]
Satellite Delete a Channel Use the button to delete a channel and con rm your choice. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 87 Con guration Cloning Saving Presets The website provides a separate tab that allows you to save to a le either Saved Preset List and information from the radio o Maintains order of presets saved on IDU o Maintains preset names o Maintains preset type and all variables inside the preset Entire Frequency plan saved onto the radio, including:
o 2GHz Plan o 4GHz Plan o 7GHz Plan o 13 GHz Plan o Satellite [L-Band] Plan Saved Preset List You are allowed to name either of these les. Loading The website provides a place that allows you to load a le to restore either Frequency Plans Page [SNG]
The Frequency Plans page also provides a means to specify the Channels and Frequencies for the SNG Frequency Bands used by the NewStream transmitter during satellite transmission [refer to Figure 39]. Choose a Frequency Plan, using the drop-down menu and specify its frequency, its channel and whether or not your block up-converter will be used in transmission, then click Save. Repeat this process for each Frequency Band that you want to modify. Click to add a frequency channel. Frequency Plan This eld displays the name of the frequency range at which NewStream is calibrated for SNG mode. This eld can be selected in the Frequency Plans page as shown in Figure 38. To con gure frequencies for satellite transmission you must select the Satellite [L-Band] option that prompts the display of the Web page shown in Figure 39. As described previously, the values include:
2 GHz 2 GHz Upper 4 GHz 7 GHz 7 GHz Upper 13 GHz Satellite Page 88 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Figure 39: NewStream Frequency Plans Web Page [SNG]
Satellite Options With BUC [Block Up-converter Enabling]
The Block Up-converter [BUC] is used in the transmission [uplink] of satellite signals. It converts a band of frequencies from a lower frequency to a higher frequency. Modern Block Up-converters convert from the L band to Ku band, C band and Ka band. Click the check box to enable this feature. BUC LO Type The BUC [Block Up-Converter Enabling] LO [Local Oscillator] Type drop-down provides a means of selecting between low side and high side, where low is the standard and default setting. BUC Frequency This eld displays the BUC Frequency for which your up-converter will communicate with the NewStream system. This frequency starts at 0 and can be raised in 1 kHz increments using the entry eld. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 89 When you choose the Block Up-converter option and press Save, you may encounter the Invalid Fields Message [see the example below in Figure 40]:
Invalid elds. Please review and make sure all Channel and Frequency elds contain valid data. Each Frequency must be in the range: 950.000 to 1750.000. Channel numbers must range from 1-99. Once you have selected the proper ranges, a dialog box appears asking you to con rm your entries:
Are you sure you want to save this channel plan and overwrite the existing one?
Click Yes to continue and to save the updated or new Satellite Channel Plan. Channel Number [#]
Channel Number [#]
The satellite Channel Number range varies for each frequency plan. To add a channel, button and con rm your action. click the Each channel displays the frequency range as shown in the example. Frequency The frequency is displayed for the channel and can be modi ed using your keypad. The frequency that you type must conform to the valid range and will not be accepted if it does not [see Figure 40]. button. To delete a channel, click the NOTE: You must create a Channel via this Web page, in Remote control, to access the channel plan setting under Local control using the IDU touchscreen. Refer to the Channel Plan example in the Satellite [SNG] Operation touchscreen section for an example of this selection process. Save Click the Save button to retain your new Channel Plans. Figure 40: NewStream Invalid Fields Message Page 90 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual NewStream Settings Page When the NewStream Settings button is selected on the NewStream transmitter Web page, the following Wide Area Network [WAN] Con guration entry elds are displayed, de ning the NewStream transmitters IP Network [see below]. Figure 41: NewStream Network Settings Page General Settings Unit Name This eld indicates the NewStream unit name [future option]
Antenna Switch The Antenna Switch check box allows you to select Antenna 2 for the microwave [ENG]
operational antenna. When this check box is not selected, Antenna 1 is the default ODU. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 91 Audio Alignment Level The Audio Alignment radio buttons provide a means to select from EBU for standard European transmissions or SMPTE, the standard for North American transmissions. The ranges in dBm are shown below:
EBU [0dBm = -18dBFS]
SMPTE [+4dBm = -20dBFS]
Network Con guration IP Type The Internet Protocol Type drop-down entry eld provides the choice of either Static or DHCP [Dynamic Host Con guration Protocol] to con gure the NewStream transmitter. Internet Protocol addresses are assigned to a host either at the time of booting, or permanently, by xed con guration of its hardware or software. Fixed, or persistent con guration uses a Static IP address. DHCP is a network protocol used to con gure network devices to communicate on an IP network. A DHCP client uses DHCP protocol to acquire con guration information, such as an IP address, a default router and one or more DNS server addresses from a DHCP server. The DHCP client then uses this information to con gure its host. Once the con guration process is complete, the host is able to communicate on the Internet. IP Address The Internet Protocol Address that is displayed for the NewStream transmitter can be modi ed. Click within the eld and type the value of the address that you want to modify. Click Save Changes to retain the IP Address. When NewStream uses the DHCP type, this eld displays the IP address received by the DHCP server. Net Mask A sub-network, or subnet, is a logical subdivision of an IP Network. All computers that belong to a subnet are addressed with a common, identical, most-signi cant bit-group in their IP address. This results in the logical division of an IP address into two elds: a network or routing pre x and the rest eld or host identi er. The rest eld is an identi er for a speci c host or network interface. Special gateways called routers exchange traf c between sub-networks. Such routers constitute the logical or physical boundaries between the subnets. To change the Net Mask address, type the new value and click Save to retain the Subnet Mask. When NewStream uses the DHCP type, this eld displays the Subnet Mask received by the DHCP server. Page 92 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Gateway The Gateway address, or Default Gateway, is a router interface connected to the Local Area Network [LAN] used to send packets from the LAN. Click within the eld and type the value of the Gateway address that you want to use. Click Save to retain the Gateway address. When NewStream uses the DHCP type, this eld displays the Gateway received by the DHCP server. DNS Server Domain Name System [DNS] Server hosts a network service for providing responses to queries against a directory service. It maps a human-recognizable identi er to a system-internal, numeric, identi cation or addressing component. This service is performed by the server according to a network service protocol. The most important function of the DNS Server is the translation or resolution of human-memorable domain names and hostnames into the corresponding numeric Internet Protocol Addresses. Click within the eld and type the value of the DNS address that you want to use. Click Save to retain the DNS Server address. When NewStream uses the DHCP type, this eld displays the DNS Server address received by the DHCP server. Page 93 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Manual Mode Pages When you are operating NewStream and you want the option of manual control, you must begin with the type of preset that you want to regulate. For instance, to manually control CNG mode, you must begin operations using a CNG preset. Setting Cell Mode Delay in Manual Mode is exclusive to setting the device into CNG operation; thus Manual Mode Modulation settings would not be applicable. Manual Mode could be used to temporarily change parameters and have the changes applied immediately, automatically placing NewStream into Manual Mode which is designed to be used to change preset con gurations without modifying a saved preset. Manual Mode can be used to test transmission options. Generally, use of Manual Mode is intended for technician troubleshooting and setup and not for use in eld operations. For more information concerning the entry elds available, refer to the Modify Presets section. The collapsed Manual Mode Setup page is shown in the gure below. Figure 42: Manual Mode Settup Page Page 94 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual License Manager Page When the License Manager button is selected on the NewStream Web interface, the following licensing details are displayed, as shown in the example Figure 43. To enable newly licensed features, enter the License Key and click the Set Key button. Use the button to refresh the Features lists. The License column displays whether the
. or not features are available Licensed Features ENG Modulation Features DVB-T LMS-T - 10 MHz LMS-T - 20 MHz SNG Modulation Features [Upgrade Option]
DVB-S QPSK DVB-S 8PSK/16QAM DVB-S2 QPSK/8PSK DVB-S2 16/32 APSK MPEG-2 Encoder Features MPEG-2 SD - 4:2:0 MPEG-2 SD - 4:2:2 MPEG-2 HD - 4:2:0 MPEG-2 HD - 4:2:2 Encryption Features BISS-1/E Input Features ASI Remux H.264 Encoder Features H.264 SD - 4:2:0 [ENG/SNG/CNG]
H.264 SD - 4:2:2 [ENG/SNG]
H.264 HD - 4:2:0 [ENG/SNG/CNG]
H.264 HD - 4:2:2 [ENG/SNG]
If NewStream does not have a license for a particular function, the Web interface displays those particular options as not available. If an attempt is made to load a preset that contains the use of a license key which is not enabled, then the NewStream system displays a warning on the LCD. Similarly, if an attempt is made to load a preset that contains use of a license key that is not enabled on the system, within the Web interface, a pop-up displays support information that enables you to call for licensing support. To learn more about feature upgrades please contact LiveGear Support. Page 95 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Figure 43: NewStream License Manager Web Page Page 96 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Support Page When the Support button is selected on the NewStream transmitter Web interface, select the Upgrades & Support button to display the Support Web page that lists the System Details and Support Information, as shown in the example below. You may also select the User Guide button to retrieve this manual. Figure 44: NewStream Support Web Page Page 97 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual System Details NewStream System Information Serial Number [S/N] displays the serial number that identi es your NewStream transmitter. Part Number [P/N] displays the part number that identi es your NewStream Production Date displays the date on which your NewStream was created. Electronic Serial Number [ESN] displays the serial number that identi es your NewStream transmitter. transmitter. Cellular ODU [CODU] System Information Serial Number [S/N] displays the cellular ODU serial number that identi es your NewStream transmitter. Part Number [P/N] displays the cellular ODU part number that identi es your NewStream transmitter. Production Date displays the date on which your NewStream cellular ODU was Electronic Serial Number [ESN] displays the cellular ODU serial number that identi es your NewStream transmitter. created. Support Information system. encoder. IDU Software Version displays the software version for your NewStream IDU. Newsd Version displays the software version for your NewStream Newsd Encoder Software Version displays the software version for your NewStreams ODU 1 Information displays the frequency bands, ODU type and revision for ODU 2 Information displays the frequency bands, ODU type and revision for Codud Version displays the software version for your NewStreams Codud Cellular Encoder Version displays the software version for your NewStreams equipment installed on the ODU 1 ports. equipment installed on the ODU 2 ports cellular encoder. encoder. Restore to Snapshot NewStream takes a snapshot of your system each time you apply power to the IDU. If you would like to restore NewStream to the state it was in when you last applied power, click Restore. This will overwrite any preset changes that were made since NewStream was last powered on. Page 98 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Speci cations NewStream Outdoor Unit [ODU]-RF 2-2.5 GHz 4.5-5.0, 6.4-7.1, 6.9-7.5 GHz 12.7-13.25 GHz CDMA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE IDU to ODU interconnection Size and Weight, ODU Temperature Indoor Unit [IDU]
Operator Controls Displays Presets Rear panel I/O Size and Weight, IDU Prime operating power Temperature Modulation Optional Modulations Video Input Formats Video Resolutions High De nition Standard De nition Video Encoding Pro le CNG Mast-mounted
[single enclosure]
N/A N/A N/A 6-modems, Bonded RG-58/U or RG-59/U SNG Optional - Roof-mounted NewSwift, Mantis N/A N/A N/A N/A LMR - 400 or equivalent ENG Mast-mounted
[single enclosure]
8 Watts @ QPSK, 16 QAM 5 Watts @ QPSK, 16 QAM 1.5 Watts @ QPSK N/A RG-6/U minimum or better 7 W x 10 L x 6 H, 16 lbs. [max. @
2/7 GHz]
-20 to +50C Rack-mount chassis, single
[5] Programmable OLED [organic light-emitting diode] push-button switches, [2] rocker-style switches, [3] LED push-button switches, [1] On/Off push-button switch
[1] Capacitive color touch TFT 5.0 diagonal 800 x 480 white LED back light display, [2] 16 x 2 segment monochromatic blue OLEDs 10 W x 14 L x 5 H, 10 lbs. 10 W x 14 L x 5 H, 10 lbs
-20 to +50C
-20 to +50C Up to 99 User-con gurable 3 Operating Modes-Interview, Standard, Mobility Up to 99 User-con gurable BNC- [ASI In, ASI Out, SDI In, CV in, 75 audio, spare]
Weidmuller - [analog audio 1L/1R, 2L/2R, digital audio D1, D2, MW ODU power, Ant.]
Type N or Triax [ODU 2/7 GHz or 2 GHz and 7 GHz legacy MTX ODUs]
Type N- [L-Band Mod. & L-Band Mon.], TNC- [to cellular ODU]
Miscellaneous- [1] SMA Wi-Fi, [3] RJ045 Ethernet, [1] 115 VAC IEC C14, [1] DB-9 data, [1] USB 17.0 W x 16.2 L x 3.5 H [2RUx 19 EIA standard rack-mount], 16 lbs./7.26 kg 115/230 VAC, 2.0 A [typ.]
-10 to +40 C COFDM [DVB-T]
LMS-T 10/20 HD/SD-SDI HD & SD 1080i, 1080p, 720p 720 x 480i [NTSC], 720 x 576i [PAL]
OFDMA, CDMA N/A DVB-S QPSK, DVB-S2 QPSK DVB-S2 8PSK, 16/32 APSK MPEG-2, H.264 HD/SD, 4:2:2/4:2:0 HD Encoding Rate@4:2:2 [MPEG-2]
HD Encoding Rate@4:2:0 [MPEG-2]
SD Encoding Rate@4:2:2 [MPEG-2]
SD Encoding Rate@4:2:0 [MPEG-2]
HD Encoding Rate@4:2:2 [H.264]
HD Encoding Rate@4:2:0 [H.264]
SD Encoding Rate@4:2:2 [H.264]
SD Encoding Rate@4:2:0 [H.264]
8.0 to 30 Mbps 8.0 to 30 Mbps 2.0 to 50 Mbps 1.5 to 15 Mbps 1.5 to 20 Mbps 1.5 to 20 Mbps 1.5 to 15 Mbps 1.5 to 15 Mbps Audio Encoding Audio Input [Analog]
THD @ 1 kHz TT S/N [Signal to Noise]
Frequency Response AES Input [digital]
2- analog stereo/4-mono, AES/EBU -
up to 4 pairs embedded in SDI
+8 dBm [avg.] @ 600 bal.
<0.1% to +18 dBm max.
>66 db RMS 0.03-18 KHz 1.0 dB 1.0 V P/P @ 75 unbalanced H.264 AVC HD/SD 4:2:0 High Pro le @ Level 4.1 N/A N/A N/A N/A 750 kbps to 10 Mbps 128 kbps to 10 Mbps 750 kbps to 10 Mbps 128 kbps to 10 Mbps 1-analog stereo/2-mono, AES/
EBU [AAC] - up to 2 pairs embedded in SDI 0.3% to +18 dBm max.
>65 db RMS 0.03-12 KHz 1.0 dB N/A MPEG-2, H.264 HD/SD, 4:2:2/4:2:0 8.0 to 80 Mbps 8.0 to 380 Mbps 2.0 to 50 Mbps 1.5 to 15 Mbps 1.5 to 20 Mbps 1.5 to 20 Mbps 1.5 to 20 Mbps 1.5 to 15 Mbps 2- analog stereo/4-mono, AES/
EBU - up to 4 pairs embedded in SDI
<0.1% to +18 dBm max.
>66 db RMS 0.03-18 KHz 1.0 dB 1.0 V P/P @ 75 unbalanced NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 99 Appendix A: Microwave and Cellular ODU Con gurations Microwave ODU Wiring Harness The minimum recommended AWG cables are 4-conductor 20 AWG or 2-conductor 16 AWG for new installations, although additional customer-speci c cables may be required for applications such as mast-lighting, off-air antennas, mast-cams, etc. In addition, NewStream is backwards compatible with legacy CodeRunner CR2 and MTX5000 van transmit Nycoil installations. Selecting Function Cables To select the cables for your wiring harness, select the functions that you require and match the individual cables that are applicable to the particular requirements. These cables should be included in the harness. NewStream provides antenna polarity controls and serial control over the IF interconnect cable plus feed power and polarity for the antenna connection to the ODU or the IDU. For a new installation, the 8 pin connection on the ODU will be used. A short jumper cable can be used for the antenna connection, therefore no cables need to be speci ed inside the Nycoil conduit for the antenna. NewStream simpli es the ODU cabling due to the higher voltage [48V] used to power the ODU. The minimum recommended cables are:
4 conductor 20AWG Type N 2 conductor 16AWG Type N or Belden 8232 Triax cable Cellular ODU Wiring Harness The Cellular ODU uses a single coax type cable - RG59 or RG6 with TNC connectors. Note that both 48 V DC power and data are passed over this coax cable. Page 100 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Microwave ODU Connection Pinouts The NewStream ODU power and antenna control pinouts for the Type N connector are shown below in Table A-1. The IDU and ODU can be connected using an existing wiring harness after inspection. The existing, standard ODU connectors at the ODU end of the wiring harness will connect directly to your NewStream ODU. Verify that all connections have been completed and verify the connections at the IDU end of the wiring harness are completed. Table A-1: ODU Power and Antenna Control Pinouts NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 101 Legacy Microwave ODU Antenna Con gurations Legacy Single-Band/Dual Antenna Transmission The legacy NewStream transmitter antenna con guration for single-band transmission using either an omni antenna or a directional antenna with one IDU and one ODU is shown in the gure below. The RF switch allows switching between the two types of antennas. Figure A-1: Legacy Single Band Transmission with 2 Antennas Page 102 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Legacy DuaL-Band Non-Simultaneous Transmission The gure below illustrates the legacy antenna con guration for non-simultaneous transmission using one IDU and two ODUs. In this example, the ODUs are operating on 2 GHz and 7 GHz bands. In addition, an RF switch allows switching between an omni and a directional antenna. Figure A-2: Legacy Dual Band Non-Simultaneous Transmission NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 103 NewStream Microwave ODU Antenna Con gurations NewStream Single-Band/Dual Antenna Transmission The NewStream transmitter antenna con guration for single-band transmission using either an omni antenna or a directional antenna with one IDU and one ODU is shown in the gure below. The NewStream transmitter provides a control to switch between an omni and a directional antenna. Figure A-3: Single Band Transmission with 2 Antennas Page 104 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual NewStream DuaL-Band Non-Simultaneous Transmission The gure below illustrates the antenna con guration for non-simultaneous transmission using one IDU and one dual band ODU. In this example, the ODUs are operating on 2 GHz and 7 GHz bands. The internal antenna switches the 2GHz RF power to either antenna 1 or antenna 2, the 7GHz does not have an antenna switch. Figure A-4: Dual Band Non-Simultaneous Transmission NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 105 Cellular ODU Connections The NewStream cellular antenna system includes a TNC 75 coaxial connection to the ODU 1 output found on the NewStream rear panel and a series of installation slots for mini-SIM cards [refer to the gure below]. Refer to the SIM Application Guide section below for more information. Figure A-5: Cellular ODU Connections SIM Application Guide Cellular Wireless Data or SIM cards are a critical component associated with the NewStream transmitter. A Subscriber Identity Module or SIM is an integrated circuit that stores the International Mobile Subscriber Identity [IMSI] and key used to identify and authenticate subscribers on mobile telephony devices. The removable SIM Card can be transferred between different mobile devices. NewStream uses up to six mini-SIM cards which are the same thickness as full-size SIM cards but their length and width are 25 mm 15 mm [0.98 x 0.59 inches]. For scale, the original SIM card has dimensions that are similar to that of a typical credit card. Refer below to the relative size of the mini-SIM. Page 106 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Figure A-6: SIM Card Sizes A SIM card contains:
its unique serial number [ICC ID]
International Mobile Subscriber Identity [IMSI]
security authentication and ciphering information temporary information related to the local network a list of the services the user has access to two passwords: a personal identi cation number [PIN] for ordinary use and a personal unblocking code [PUK] for PIN unlocking The primary advantage of cellular wireless data is that you have access to the Internet from any location, indoors or outdoors, throughout your carriers data coverage area. A disadvantage as is prevalent with cellular telephones is that cellular coverage can be attenuated in remote areas. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 107 SIM Installation Slots The Cellular cards or SIMs, are installed in the ports shown below. Be sure to power down NewStream before installing or removing SIM cards. Figure A-7: Cellular ODU SIM Card Slots Cover Cellular ODU Mounting It is recommended that your NewStream cellular antenna system be installed in a con guration similar to that shown in Figure A-8. It must not be mounted in front of or beside the microwave antenna and to avoid interference, the microwave system must be powered down before using the cellular equipment. Metallic objects must also be kept at least one foot [30.5 cm] from the sides of the cellular ODU. Figure A-8: Recommended Cellular ODU Mounting Con guration Page 108 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Glossary Term 1080i 16-QAM 3G 4G 64-QAM 720p 802.11 8-PSK AAC - LC De nition 1080i is a standard HDTV video format. 1080 represents 1080 lines of vertical resolution and the letter i represents interlaced or non-progressive scan. 1080i usually assumes a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9, implying a horizontal resolution of 1920 pixels and a frame resolution of 1920 x 1080, or 2.07 million pixels. 16-state Quadrature Amplitude Modulation The signal [video + audio] is imposed onto the 70 MHz carrier by varying both the phase and the amplitude of the signal while keeping the frequency constant. There are 16 possible combinations of phase and amplitude that can be used to carry information. 3G represents the third generation of mobile telecommunications technology. 3G telecommunication networks support services that provide an information transfer rate of at least 200 kbit/s. 4G represents the fourth generation of mobile phone mobile communication technology standards. It is a successor to the third generation [3G] standards. A 4G system provides mobile ultra-broadband Internet access, for example to laptops with USB wireless modems, to smartphones, and to other mobile devices. Conceivable applications include amended mobile web access, IP telephony, gaming services, high-de nition mobile TV, video conferencing, 3D television, and cloud computing. 64-state Quadrature Amplitude Modulation The signal [video+audio] is imposed onto the 70 MHz carrier by varying both the phase and the amplitude of the signal while keeping the frequency constant. There are 64 possible combinations of phase and amplitude that can be used to carry information. 720 represents 720 lines of vertical resolution and the letter p represents non-
interlaced or progressive scan. When broadcast at 60 frames per second, 720p features the highest temporal [motion] resolution possible under the ATSC standard. Progressive scanning reduces the need to prevent icker by ltering out ne details, so spatial [sharpness] resolution is much closer to 1080i than the number of scan lines would suggest. IEEE 802.11 is a set of medium access control and physical layer speci cations for implementing wireless local area network [WLAN] computer communication in the 2.4, 3.6, 5 and 60 GHz frequency bands. 8-Phase Shift Keying 8-PSK is a digital modulation class that conveys data by changing, or modulating, the phase of a reference signal or carrier wave. Advanced Audio Coding - Low Complexity AAC is a standardized, lossy compression and encoding scheme for digital audio. Low Complexity [LC] encoding is the simplest and most widely used and supported. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 109 Term ABR Aggregation APN ASI Band [RF]
BAS BER BISS-1 De nition Adaptive Bit-rate ABR encoding dynamically adjusts an encoders output bit-rate to accommodate available upload speeds across several networks. Aggregation refers to the reconstruction and reordering of separate, packetized, video transport streams into a single coherent video stream, as the streams arrive at an IP - addressed destination. As an example, a LiveGear Receiver aggregates video feed from an NewStream transmitter for decoding. Similarly, the VMS-1000 also aggregates a video signal for distribution over the Web. Access Point Name APN is a con gurable network identi er used by a mobile device when connecting to a GSM carrier. The carrier examines the APN identi er to determine the network connection type for the NewStream transmitter. The APN determines which IP addresses should be assigned to NewStream, which security methods should be used, and how or if, it should be connected to a private network. Asynchronous Serial Interface ASI refers to a streaming data format that often carries an MPEG Transport Stream. This serial communications interface operates at up to 270 Mbit/sec. ASI is generally used in eld news-gathering operations. This refers to the RF band to which the AirCam is calibrated. To receive RF signals an antenna is used by the AirCam with a radio tuner to adjust to a particular frequency range within the RF band. This tuning is accomplished using a resonator a circuit with a capacitor and an inductor forming a tuned circuit. The resonator ampli es oscillations within a particular frequency band, while reducing oscillations at other frequencies outside the band. Broadcast Auxiliary Service Bit Error Ratio The Bit Error Rate is the percentage of bits that have errors relative to the total number of bits in the signal. The rate is an indication of how often a packet or other data unit has to be retransmitted because of an error. Basic Inter-operable Scrambling System-1 BISS is a satellite signal scrambling system. BISS-1 transmissions are protected by a 12 digit hexadecimal session key that is agreed by the transmitting and receiving parties prior to transmission. The key is entered into both the encoder and decoder. The key forms part of the encryption of the digital television signal Any receiver with BISS support and the correct key will be able to decrypt the signal. Page 110 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Term BISS-E BNC Bonding BUC CDMA Modem COFDM De nition Basic Inter-operable Scrambling System-Encrypted BISS-E is an variation of the scrambling system where the decoder has stored one secure BISS-key entered by for example, the rights-holder. This key is unknown to the decoders user. The user is sent a 16-digit hexadecimal code which is entered as a session key. This session key is then mathematically combined internally to calculate a BISS-1 key that can decrypt the signal. Bayonet lock coaxial connector [Compare to TNC]
The combination of several cellular network channels together creating single, virtual high-speed connection. Block Up-converter A block up-converter [BUC] is used in the transmission [uplink] of satellite signals. It converts a band of frequencies from a lower frequency to a higher frequency. Modern BUCs convert from the L band to Ku band, C band and Ka band. Older BUCs convert from a 70 MHz intermediate frequency [IF] to Ku band or C band. Code Division Multiple Access Modem A CDMA Modem uses a digital radio system that transmits streams of bits [PN codes]. CDMA permits several radios to share the same frequencies. Unlike TDMA [Time Division Multiple Access], a system used in 2G GSM, all radios can be active all the time, because network capacity does not directly limit the number of active radios. CDMA cellular communication standard is most commonly used in North America. Coded Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing COFDM is a method of encoding digital data on multiple carrier frequencies. COFDM is a frequency-division multiplexing [FDM] scheme used as a digital multi-carrier modulation method. It is deemed coded because of the use of forward error correction [FEC]. A large number of closely spaced orthogonal sub-carrier signals are used to carry data on several parallel data streams or channels. Each sub-carrier is modulated with a conventional modulation scheme, such as quadrature amplitude modulation or phase-shift keying, at a low symbol rate, maintaining total data rates similar to conventional single-carrier modulation schemes in the same bandwidth. COFDM-based transmitters with diversity receivers use DVB-T, which was originally designed for high power stationary UHF transmitters fed highly compressed video by rack mount encoders and stationary domestic receivers. Composite [Baseband]
A band or grouping of frequencies and/or subcarriers, including video, occupied by the signal in a radio transmission system. Also called Baseband. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 111 Term De nition Decoder Buffer Length DES DHCP DNS DVB-T FEC FTP The Decoder Buffer Length is the size of the buffer fed to the decoder when using an audio bitrate_cap, expressed in kbps. The buffer_size divided by bitrate_cap represents the size of the buffer in milliseconds; so if you set bitrate_ cap to 1000 and buffer_size to 1000, the buffer is effectively 1.0 second. If bitrate_cap is 500 and buffer_size is 1000, the buffer is 2.0 seconds. This factor is typically used only for streaming [RTMP or broadcast] video, not for HTTP delivery of video. Only use this setting if you understand its implications, as it can decrease video quality. This should typically only be used for streaming [or for device playback]. Data Encryption Standard Dynamic Host Con guration Protocol A protocol for automating the con guration of computers that use TCP/IP. Dynamic Host Con guration Protocol is a network protocol used to con gure network devices to communicate on an IP network. Internet Protocol addresses are assigned to a host either at the time of booting, or permanently, by xed con guration of its hardware or software. Persistent con guration is also known as using a Static IP address. In contrast, in situations when the computers IP address is assigned newly each time, this is known as using a dynamic IP address. Dynamic Host Con guration Protocol is a network protocol used to con gure network devices to communicate on an IP network. A DHCP client uses DHCP protocol to acquire con guration information, such as an IP address, a default route and one or more DNS server addresses from a DHCP server. The DHCP client then uses this information to con gure its host. Once the con guration process is complete, the host is able to communicate on the Internet. Domain Name System A DNS Server hosts a network service for providing responses to queries against a directory service. It maps a human-recognizable identi er to a system-internal, numeric, identi cation or addressing component. This service is performed by the server according to a network service protocol. The most important function of the DNS Server is the translation or resolution of human-memorable domain names and hostnames into the corresponding numeric Internet Protocol Addresses. Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial This system transmits compressed digital audio, digital video and other data in an MPEG transport stream, using coded orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing [COFDM or OFDM] modulation. DVB-T offers three different modulation schemes: QPSK, 16QAM and 64QAM. Forward Error Correction A type of digital signal processing in which a transmitter encodes redundant data bits in a signal and a decoder in a receiver detects any errors and extracts the original signal. File Transfer Protocol A standard Internet protocol commonly used to transfer les from the local computer to a remote web server or to download les from a remote server to the local computer. Page 112 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Term GOP GSM Modem De nition In MPEG encoding, a Group of Pictures [GOP] speci es the order in which intra-frames are arranged. The GOP is a group of successive pictures within an MPEG-coded lm and/or video stream. Each MPEG-coded lm and/or video stream consists of successive groups of pictures. Global System for Mobile Communications Modem A GSM Modem is a specialized type of modulator/demodulator that accepts a SIM [Subscriber Identity Module] card and operates over a subscription to a mobile operator, as a mobile phone functions. When a GSM modem is connected to a digital device, it uses the GSM modem to communicate over the mobile network. While GSM modems are most frequently used to provide mobile Internet connectivity, many of them can also be used for sending and receiving SMS [Short Message Service (e.g. text message)] and MMS
[Multimedia Messaging Service] messages. Guard Interval A method used to prevent interference among distinct transmissions. H.264 HD HD-SDI HSDPA HSPA+
IFB H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10 or AVC [Advanced Video Coding] is a standard for video compression and is currently one of the most commonly used formats for the recording, compression and distribution of high de nition video. High De nition [video]
High De nition Serial Data Interface A serial communications interface operating at 1.5 Gbit/sec. High-Speed Data Packet Access Evolved High-Speed Data Packet Access Interruptible foldback [IFB], is an intercom cueing system used to monitor and intercede in television and radio broadcasts, public speaking, lm and video production and other such endeavors. The IFB intercom circuit consists of a mix-minus program feed sent to a presenters wired or wireless in-ear monitors [IEMs] through a telephone or radio receiver. This feed can be interrupted and replaced by a producers or directors intercom microphone. For example, on a television news program, a producer can talk to the news anchors, to tell them when they are live on the air and to begin reading the news, or when to take a break. In electronic news gathering [ENG], IFB transmission can be sent through a telephone hybrid, the stations Multi-channel Television Sound [MTS] PRO channel during live remote broadcasts, or through some other return link in a broadcast auxiliary service. All signals arrive on site with a time delay as they travel through a wire, or during the conversion to radio frequency and then back to electronic audio, or in the conversion from analog to digital signal and back again to the analog realm. To achieve the mix-minus program to the IFB, certain audio elements that originate remotely from the mix point will be eliminated from the mix sent back to the remote site to avoid an echo. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 113 Term IMEI IP Address LAN LMS-T LQ LTE MAC Address [BSSID]
MIMO MPEG Page 114 De nition The International Mobile Station Equipment Identity [IMEI] number is used to identify 3GPP [i.e., GSM, UMTS and LTE]. The IMEI number is used by the GSM network to identify valid devices and has no permanent relation to the subscriber. The subscriber is identi ed by transmission of an IMSI number;
stored on the SIM card. An Internet Protocol [IP] address is a 32-bit number [for example, 123.45.67.89 for IP version 4] or a 128-bit number [for IP version 6] that identi es the network device that is sending or receiving information that is transmitted across a local area network [LAN] or the Internet. Local Area Network [LAN] is a network that provides data communications to users within a con ned geographic area such as a building or complex of buildings; TCP/IP is the typical transport protocol. Link Modulation Scheme -Terrestrial This modulation type has been designed speci cally to allow the data bandwidth required for contribution with more ef cient error correction and more effective use of spectrum. LMS-T is particularly suited for rapidly changing channels, so it can be at the higher frequencies 6,7,8 GHz and at higher speeds, where DVB-T is compromised. LMS-T has been used at 574km/h [356mph] on the French TGV, while setting the train speed record. Link Quality is a feature provided in COFDM receivers that analyzes signal-
to-noise ratio and other important digital signal parameters as supplied by the COFDM demodulator circuit. The Link Quality feature calculates an integer value from 0 [no signal] to 9 [highest possible quality]. Long Term Evolution LTE is a standard for wireless data communications technology and an evolution of the GSM/UMTS standards. The goal of LTE was to increase the capacity and speed of wireless data networks using new DSP [digital signal processing]
techniques and modulations that were developed around the turn of the millennium. A further goal was the redesign and simpli cation of the network architecture to an IP-based system with signi cantly reduced transfer latency compared to the 3G architecture. The LTE wireless interface is incompatible with 2G and 3G networks, so that it must be operated on a separate wireless spectrum. The Media Access Control Address The MAC Address is a unique identi er assigned to network interfaces, such as the NewStream transmitter, for communications on the physical network segment. A Wi-Fi Access Points MAC address is used as the identi er of a Basic Service Set [BSSID]. The MAC address of the NewStream IDU is also the BSSID for the wireless access point. When prompted, NewStreams connection information retrieval returns the MAC address and BSSID of the Wi-
Fi client, which is displayed in this eld. Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output Moving Picture Experts Group A working group of ISO that establishes standards for digital video and audio compression. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Term NTSC OFDM PAL PCM De nition National Television System Committee Color television standard used in the US. Provides 525 horizontal lines of resolution. Not compatible with PAL or SECAM. Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing [OFDM] is a method of encoding digital data on multiple carrier frequencies. OFDM has developed into a popular scheme for wideband digital communication, whether wireless or over copper wires, used in applications such as digital television and audio broadcasting, DSL Internet access, wireless networks, powerline networks, and 4G mobile communications. OFDM is a frequency-division multiplexing [FDM] scheme used as a digital multi-carrier modulation method. A large number of closely spaced orthogonal sub-carrier signals are used to carry data on several parallel data streams or channels. Each sub-carrier is modulated with a conventional modulation scheme
[such as quadrature amplitude modulation or phase-shift keying] at a low symbol rate, maintaining total data rates similar to conventional single-carrier modulation schemes in the same bandwidth. The primary advantage of OFDM over single-carrier schemes is its ability to cope with severe channel conditions [for example, attenuation of high frequencies in a long copper wire, narrowband interference and frequency-selective fading due to multipath] without complex equalization lters. Channel equalization is simpli ed because OFDM may be viewed as using many slowly modulated narrowband signals rather than one rapidly modulated wideband signal. The low symbol rate makes the use of a guard interval between symbols affordable, making it possible to eliminate intersymbol interference [ISI] and utilize echoes and time-spreading
[on analogue TV these are visible as ghosting and blurring, respectively] to achieve a diversity gain, i.e. a signal-to-noise ratio improvement. This mechanism also facilitates the design of single frequency networks [SFNs], where several adjacent transmitters send the same signal simultaneously at the same frequency, as the signals from multiple distant transmitters may be combined constructively, rather than interfering as would typically occur in a traditional single-carrier system. Phase Alternation Line Color television standard used in many European countries. Provides 625 horizontal lines of resolution. Not compatible with NTSC or SECAM. Pulse-Code Modulation PCM is a method used to digitally represent sampled analog signals. It is the standard form of audio in digital applications. The amplitude of the analog signal is sampled regularly at uniform intervals; each sample is quantized to the nearest value within a range of digital steps. PCM streams have two basic properties that determine their delity to the original analog signal:
the sampling rate, the number of times per second that samples are taken;
the bit depth, which determines the number of possible digital values that each sample can take. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 115 Term PCR PES PID PMT QPSK Roll-off De nition Program Clock Reference To enable a decoder to present synchronized content, such as audio tracks matching the associated video, at least once each 100 millisecond, a Program Clock Reference [PCR] is transmitted in the adaptation eld of an MPEG-
2 transport stream packet. The PID with the PCR for an MPEG-2 program is identi ed by the PCR_PID value in the associated Program Map Table. The value of the PCR is employed to generate a system_timing_clock in the decoder. The STC or System Time Clock decoder provides a highly accurate time base that is used to synchronize audio and video elementary streams. Timing in MPEG2 uses this clock as a reference. Packetized Elementary Stream PES is a speci cation in the MPEG-2 parameter that de nes carrying of elementary streams [usually the output of an audio or video encoder] in packets within MPEG program stream and MPEG transport stream. The elementary stream is packetized by encapsulating sequential data bytes from the elementary stream inside PES packet headers. Packet ID Each table or elementary stream in a transport stream is identi ed by a 13-
bit packet ID [PID]. A demultiplexer extracts elementary streams from the transport stream in part by looking for packets identi ed by the same PID. In most applications, time-division multiplexing is used to decide how often a particular PID appears in the transport stream. Program Map Table A PMT contains information about programs. For each program, there is one PMT. While the MPEG-2 standard permits more than one PMT section to be transmitted on a single PID, most MPEG-2 users such as ATSC and SCTE require each PMT to be transmitted on a separate PID that is not used for any other packets. The PMTs provide information on each program present in the transport stream, including the program_number, and list the elementary streams that comprise the described MPEG-2 program. There are also locations for optional descriptors that describe the entire MPEG-2 program, as well as an optional descriptor for each elementary stream. Each elementary stream is labeled with a stream_type value. Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying Phase-shift keying [PSK] is a digital modulation scheme that conveys data by changing, or modulating, the phase of a reference signal or carrier wave. Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying [QPSK] transmits twice the data rate in a given bandwidth compared to Binary Phase-Shift Keying [BPSK] - at the same Bit Error Rate [BER]. The engineering penalty that is paid is that QPSK transmitters and receivers are more complicated than the ones for BPSK. However, with modern electronics technology, the penalty in cost is very moderate. QPSK is also known as 4 - QAM. Roll-off describes the steepness of a transmission function with frequency, in connection with lter circuits in the transition between a passband and a stop band. It is most typically applied to the insertion loss of the network. It is usual to measure roll-off as a function of logarithmic frequency, consequently, the units of roll-off are either decibels per decade [dB/decade], where a decade is a 10-times increase in frequency, or decibels per octave [dB/8ve], where an octave is 2-times increase in frequency. Page 116 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Term De nition Roll-off [Continued]
RSSI SCM-Q SDI SIM Card SMPTE SNR The concept of roll-off stems from the fact that in many networks roll-off tends towards a constant gradient at frequencies well away from the cut-off point of the frequency curve. Roll-off enables the cut-off performance of such a lter network to be reduced to a single number. Note that roll-off can occur with decreasing frequency as well as increasing frequency, depending on the band form of the lter being considered. For instance, a low-pass lter will roll-off with increasing frequency, but a high-pass lter or the lower stop band of a band-pass lter, will roll-off with decreasing frequency. Receiver Signal Strength Indicator [relative]
This parameter provides each cellular cards or Wi-Fi Access Points RSSI. The RSSI is the relative received signal strength in arbitrary units. RSSI is an indication of the power level being received by the antenna. The higher the RSSI number, the stronger the signal. Superposition Coded Modulation - Quadrature SCM-Q is a modulation scheme designed to use the bandwidth ef cient codec, such as H.264, enabling the transfer of the same video quality at up to twice the distance, with a greatly improved Peak-to-Average-Power-Ratio
[PAPR]. SCM-Q has variable bandwidth so can also be used for channel sharing. Serial Digital Interface A serial communications interface operating at 270 Mbit/sec. SDI can operate at 1.5 Gbit/sec for HD. Subscriber Identity Module Card A SIM is an integrated circuit that stores the International Mobile Subscriber Identity [IMSI] and key used to identify and authenticate subscribers on mobile telephony devices. A SIM card contains:
its unique serial number [ICC ID]
International Mobile Subscriber Identity [IMSI]
security authentication and ciphering information temporary information related to the local network a list of the services the user has access to two passwords: a personal identi cation number [PIN] for ordinary use and a personal unblocking code [PUK] for PIN unlocking The primary advantage of cellular wireless data is that you have access to the Internet from any location, indoors or outdoors, throughout your carriers data coverage area. A disadvantage as is prevalent with cellular telephones is that cellular coverage can be attenuated indoors, as well as in remote areas. Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers Signal-to-Noise Ratio A measure of signal strength and quality that is de ned as the ratio of the amplitude of a signal compared to the amplitude of the background noise. SNR is typically measured in decibels [dB]. Page 117 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Term SSID Subnet Mask Symbol Rate TCP/IP TNC WAN WLAN De nition Service Set Identi er The SSID is a case-sensitive, alphanumeric, 32 - character unique identi er attached to the header of packets sent over a wireless local-area network
[WLAN] that acts as a password when a mobile device attempts to connect with a Basic Service Set [BSS] which is a component of the IEEE 802.11 WLAN architecture. An SSID is also referred to as a Network Name because essentially it is a name that identi es a wireless network. The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another, so all Access Points and all devices attempting to connect to a speci c WLAN must use the same SSID to enable effective roaming. As part of this association process, a wireless client must have the same SSID as that entered in the Access Point or it will not be permitted to join the BSS. A sub-network, or subnet, is a logically visible subdivision of an IP Network. All computers that belong to a subnet are addressed with a common, identical, most-signi cant bit-group in their IP address. This results in the logical division of an IP address into two elds: a network or routing pre x and the rest eld or host identi er. The rest eld is an identi er for a speci c host or network interface. Special gateways called routers exchange traf c between sub-networks. Such routers constitute the logical or physical boundaries between the subnets. Symbol Rate [aka baud or modulation rate] is the number of symbol changes
[i.e. waveform changes or signalling events] made to the transmission medium per second using a digitally modulated signal or a line code. The Symbol rate is measured in baud [Bd] or symbols/second. In the case of a line code, the symbol rate is the pulse rate in pulses/second. Each symbol can represent or convey one or several bits of data. The symbol rate is related to, but should not be confused with, the gross bitrate expressed in bits/second. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Transmission Control Protocol is a connection-oriented Internet protocol requiring synchronization between the end units [source and destination] for handshaking purposes for guaranteed message delivery that is transmitted over the Internet Protocol, which is the low-level protocol of most internet hardware Threaded NeillConcelman A TNC connector is a threaded version of the BNC connector. The connector has a 50 impedance and operates best in the 0 to 11 GHz frequency spectrum. It has better performance than the BNC connector at microwave frequencies. Wide Area Network A network provided by telephone and cell phone companies to provide data communications to users over a large geographic area. Wireless [Wi-Fi] Local Area Network A Wireless Local Area Network links two or more devices using some wireless distribution method and usually providing a connection through an access point to the wider Internet. This provides the mobility to move around within a local coverage area and still be connected to the network. Most modern WLANs are based on IEEE 802.11 standards, marketed under the Wi-Fi brand name. Page 118 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Notes NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 119 Support for Your Vislink Product You can contact the Vislink Technical Support staff as follows:
24-hour Worldwide Customer Support ussupport@vislink.com E-mail:
Telephone: +1 978-671-5929, +1 978-671-5995 or 888-777-9221 In the US or Canada The following contact numbers are also available for LiveGear equipment:
978.671.5700 Press #3 800.490.5700 Press #3 When you contact Technical Support, include the following information:
Model number and serial number of the unit [located on a label on the units]. Approximate purchase date. There are no supported eld repairs for this product. Return the unit for factory repair. NOTE: If you attempt eld repair, you risk damaging your equipment. If your equipment is under warranty, you may also affect your warranty coverage. NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual Page 120
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2015-11-10
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| 1 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
Microwave Radio Communications LLC
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| 1 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0004267712
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| 1 | Physical Address |
101 Billerica Avenue, Bldg. 6
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N. Billerica, Massachusetts 01862-1256
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United States
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FC3
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| 1 | Equipment Product Code |
NST2G7G
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| app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
| 1 | Name |
R**** M********
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| 1 | Title |
Lead Solutions Engineer
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| 1 | Telephone Number |
97833********
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| 1 | Fax Number |
978-6********
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r******@vislink.com
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| app s | Technical Contact | |||||
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| app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
| 1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
| 1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
| if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
| app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
| 1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Equipment Class | TNB - Licensed Non-Broadcast Station Transmitter | ||||
| 1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Microwave Mobile Transmitter | ||||
| 1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
| 1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
| 1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
| 1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Grant Comments | Output power is conducted. Operations in 2483.5-2500 MHz are restricted to those in accordance with 74.602(a)(2) and 2.106 NG147. The antenna installation and operating configurations of this transmitter, including any applicable source-based time-averaging duty factor, antenna gain and cable loss must satisfy MPE categorical exclusion requirements of 2.1091. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide separation distances from all persons as described in this filing and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. | ||||
| 1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
| 1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
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BUREAU VERITAS CONSUMER PRODUCTS SERVICES, INC.
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S******** L****
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978 6******** Extension:
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97848********
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s******@us.bureauveritas.com
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| 1 | 1 | 74,78 | 2025 | 2110 | 8 | 0.0005 % | 12M0D7W | NA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 74 | 2450 | 2500 | 8 | 0.0005 % | 17M0D7W | NA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 3 | 101 | 6425 | 7125 | 5 | 0.0005 % | 25M0D7W | NA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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