MDR Series

Multi-channel HD and SD Digital Receiving

System with Diversity Reception

The MDR is a Modular Diversity Receive system, which may be equipped to

simultaneously receive multiple RF / video channels from a common scheme of up to 8
antennas. Each receiver operates using 2 or 4 way Maximum Ratio Combining diversity
reception technology, coupled with ASI packet switching, for optimum performance.
The MDR is particularly suited for receiving from multiple wireless cameras or links on
TV OB sites, multi-car "on-board", or city centre central receive ENG applications.

Each receiver may use SD or HD video decoding. Comprehensive control and signal
monitoring is provided by PC GUI via TCP/IP interface. The multi-channel system
occupies 3U rack space. A 1U rack unit is available for single channel applications.
The MDR is available with the choice of COFDM DVB-T,
Flyaway multi-channel receive
or ISDB-T demodulation (with Time Interleaving FEC).
system, with video / audio monitoring and system control

System capability for simultaneous reception Data Rate

Equipped for 1 to 12 receivers according to customer 4.98 to 31.7 Mbit/s (automatic selection)
requirements, with plug and play upgrade.
Bandwidth
Frequency Bands 6, 7, 8MHz selectable
1.3 - 7GHz band
Decoding Options
Tuning Range HD/SD MPEG 2 4:2:0/4:2:2 high quality video
500MHz standard bandwidth. (DVB standard)

Frequency Selection Latency

Via IP PC based remote control Dependant on associated TX encoding configuration

Receiver Noise Factor Video Output

3dB (nom.) SDI SD SMPTE-259M (272M)
SDI HD SMPTE-292M (299M) (option)
Receiver Threshold
Analogue CVBS
-92dBm to BER 10-5 (nom., QPSK)
ASI Output
Receive Antenna
DVB ASI transport stream
Compatible with all Gigawave antennas including
integral LNB Audio Output
Digital: Digital: AES/EBU, plus SDI embedded
Demodulation
Analogue: 4 x mono outputs
COFDM DVB-T 2k, or ISDB-T with Time Interleaving (option)
Data Output
Demodulation Modes
Auxiliary user data TCP/IP
QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
FEC: 1/2 2/3 3/4 5/6 7/8 IF Frequencies
Guard interval: 1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4 1st IF In the range 200-700MHz

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 MDR Series
Multi-channel HD and SD Digital Receiving
System with Diversity Reception

Ant. to RX Separation Size

Up to 50m UHF coax cable, or with Fibre Optic interfaces Single channel unit: 1RU rack mount
for extended distances. Multi channel unit: 3RU rack mount
Monitoring (Rx Control) Weight
• Comprehensive remote control and monitoring via Single channel unit: 6kg
TCP/IP interface Multi channel unit: 9kg nominal depending on
• COFDM demodulator / MPEG 2 decoder parameters RF module count
• Received signal level, C/N, MER, BER, PER
Environmental
• Receiver decoder lock status
To spec: -10° to +45°C
Power Supply Altitude: 4500m
Universal supply accepts 95 - 130VAC and 190 - 260VAC Humidity: 95% long term

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MDR Multi-channel Receiver

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MDR-D receiver with 4

way diversity,
Equipped for 2 RF
UHF Splitter network
channels

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data

Decoder Decoder Decoder Decoder

19 inch x 2U,
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220 VAC

Typical System Configuration

Gigawave designs and manufactures a wide range of portable and fixed microwave equipment for
television outside broadcasts, electronic newsgathering and security applications.
Important Information:
Some products are supplied in SD (Standard Definition) only versions. Please contact the Gigawave Sales Team for HD (High Definition) upgrade options.

Specifications may alter at the discretion of Gigawave or to meet customer specific requirements.

Gigawave Limited, Gigawave Head Office, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, Essex CO6 2NS. UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1787 223300 Fax: +44 (0)1787 222002 Email: sales@gigawave.co.uk www.gigawave.co.uk