DC1000

Multi-Channel IP-Decoder with Integrated TV Modulator

Features:
• Up to 30 channels in one 4 RU
chassis.
• 4:2:0 MP@ML
• Composite PAL and analogue stereo
audio output
• Video and audio modulated directly to
a configurable VHF/UHF frequency
• NICAM or A2 stereo support
• VBI re-insertion
• EBU/DVB subtitling support
• Hot-swappable modules
• Support for AES descrambling (option)
• Support for DVB Common Interface
(option)
• IP (electrical or optical), ASI or QPSK
inputs
• Intuitive web-based user control
• Dual redundant hot-swappable power
supplies (option)
• Monitoring of power and fans
• On Screen Display Messaging
(OSDM) System
• SNMP Alarm MIB
Product Brief
The DC1000 Multi-Channel MPEG-2/DVB Decoder is a carrier class solution for Professional
Operators. Built around a modular platform hosting a wide selection of Modules, the DC1000 enables
solutions tailored to specific customer applications. The DC1000 supports reception of transport
streams from a variety of input sources, descrambles and decodes MPEG-2 encoded signals, and
provides either composite PAL with analogue stereo audio output or RF modulated output. The RF
output can be directly inserted into the local analogue cable network. As an option, the RF modulator
can be fitted with a NICAM or A2 audio encoder.
By integrating all functions into a single chassis, Appear TV is able to offer a high density solution with
exceptional hardware reliability. The intuitive web-based Interface is designed for effective operational
control, and enables remote configuration of all modules and advanced monitoring of their
performance including power supplies and fans.
Application
The DC1000 enables Operators to offer analogue simulcast TV services in parallel with digital
channels (as shown in the following figure). The DC1000 eliminates the need to distribute analogue
channels over the core network; ensuring optimal bandwidth is utilised whilst maintaining complete
flexibility of local programming.
Application areas are:
ƒ Analogue Simulcasting at the Local Cable Network (see Appear TV Solution Paper)
ƒ Broadcast television monitoring
ƒ High quality surveillance.

Appear TV AS
PO Box 8 Lilleaker
NO-0216 Oslo
Norway

Tel: +47 24 11 90 20
Fax: +47 24 11 90 21
Email: info@appeartv.com

Web: www.appeartv.com

Ver.2.3

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 Configuration and Modules
Chassis

• From 2 to 30 channels in a single 4 RU chassis (dependent on options)

• Modular configuration with up to 16+2 board positions
• WEB based configuration
• Forced air-cooling
• Hot-swappable of modules
• Dual redundant hot-swappable 300 W power supply
• 4 individually monitored hot-swappable fans

Switch Module Decoder w/ Composite video and analogue

audio
• Gbit/s routing between modules in a chassis
• 1 slot wide (must be placed in slot 0) • 2 decoders per module
• MPEG-2 DVB 4:2:0 MP@ML decoding
• VBI re-insertion (WSS, WST/EBU, VPS, Teletext
Subtitling, VITS)
• DVB and teletext subtitling
• AES descrambling (option)
• Composite PAL Video output – BNC connectors
• Balanced Stereo Audio output – D-sub connector
• 1 slot wide

Ethernet Input/Output Decoder w/ Composite video, analogue audio

and Common Interface
• 10/100/1000BaseT input card (RJ45)
• Supports UDP/RTP Multicast/Unicast reception • 2 decoders per module
• Supports reception of MPTS and SPTS • MPEG-2 DVB 4:2:0 MP@ML decoding
• Service filtering • VBI re-insertion (WSS, WST/EBU Teletext, VPS, VITS)
• PCR regeneration • DVB and EBU subtitling
• Enables WEB management • AES descrambling (option)
• Optional mini-GBIC interface (SPF) for optical input • 2 DVB Common Interfaces. One per channel
- Single Mode (1300nm) • Composite PAL Video output – BNC connectors
- Multi Mode (850nm) • Balanced Stereo Audio output – Five poles XLR
• On Screen Display Messaging (OSDM) System connectors
• 1 slot wide. • 2 slots wide

ASI Input w/Management Decoder w/RF output and DVB CA

• 3xASI input • 2 decoders per module

• BNC connectors • MPEG-2 DVB 4:2:0 MP@ML decoding
• 213 Mbit/s per input • VBI re-insertion (WSS, WST/EBU Teletext, VPS, VITS)
• Supports reception of MPTS and SPTS • DVB and EBU subtitling
• Service filtering • AES descrambling (option)
• PCR regeneration • 2 DVB Common Interfaces. One per channel
• 1 slot wide • RF modulation (VHF/UHF) output – F connectors
• 10/100/1000BaseT management port (RJ45) • External mute of RF output
• On Screen Display Messaging (OSDM) System • 2 slots wide
• Enables WEB management
• 1 slot wide

QPSK Input w/Management Decoder w/RF output, DVB CA and NICAM/A2

• 4xQPSK inputs • 2 decoders per module

• F connectors • MPEG-2 DVB 4:2:0 MP@ML decoding
• 1-45 Ms/s • DVB and AES descrambling (option)
• 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 FEC • VBI re-insertion (WSS, WST/EBU Teletext, VPS,
• Supports reception of MPTS and SPTS VITS)
• Service filtering • DVB and EBU subtitling
• PCR regeneration • 2 DVB Common Interfaces. One per channel
• ASI Monitoring port • RF modulation (VHF/UHF) output – F connectors
• 10/100/1000BaseT management port (RJ45) • External mute of RF output
• On Screen Display Messaging (OSDM) System • NICAM or A2 stereo audio (different HW config.)
• Enables WEB management • Alarm relay reflecting all critical alarms for the module
• 2 slots wide • 3 slots wide

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 Input Specifications

IP interface Interface : 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet

Optional SPF interface
Maximum data rate : Up to 850 MBit/s
Data format : UDP Multicast/Unicast, RTP
Transport stream : SPTS and MPTS

ASI input Connector : BNC female, 75Ω

(EN 50083-9) Number of inputs per module :3
Maximum bit-rate per port : up to 213.7Mbit/s
Management : 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet

DVB-S/QPSK input Connector : F female, 75Ω

(EN 50083-9) Number of inputs per module :4
Symbol rate : 1-45 Ms/s
FEC : 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Input level : -25 to -80 dBm
Frequency range : 950-2150 MHz
LNB voltage : 0/13/18 Volt
Maximum LNB supply current : 500 mA
LNB signaling : LNB voltage + 22kHz continuous tone
Management : 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet

Baseband Output Specifications

Decoding: Decoding of MPEG-2 MP@ML Video (max. bit rate 15Mbits/s)
The following resolutions shall be supported (Note: For 525 line resolutions, please contact
Appear TV):

525 lines 625 lines

720×480 720×576
704×480 704×576
544×480 544×576
480×480 480×576
352×480 352×576
352×240 352×288
The video format is interpreted from the video PES header. 4:3 and 16:9 video is supported.

DVB Subtitling/VBI Processing: DVB subtitling according to : EN300 743 v1.2.1

Wide Screen Signaling (WSS) according to
Input : EN 301 775 v1.2.1
Output : ETS 300 294
World Standard Teletext (WST/EBU)
Input : EN 301 775 v1.2.1
Output : ITU-R BT.653-3 (System B only)
Video Programming System (VPS)
Input : EN 301 775 v1.2.1
Output : ETS 300 231
Teletext Subtitling (OSD) : Supported
VITS (Video Inserted Test Signals) : ITU-T J.63 for 625 lines.
Sin(x)/x on line 319 or 335
Closed Captioning : Supported in later release

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 Video Output: Video standards : PAL* and SECAM L
Connector : BNC female, 75Ω
Luminance non-linearity (measured on ramp) : < 2%
Chrominance/luminance gain error : < 3%
Chrominance/luminance delay error : < 37.5ns
Chrominance subcarriers : +/- 2kHz
Chrominance burst Level : 300mV +/-5%
Differential gain : <2%
Differential phase : <1deg
SECAM identification : Line ID
2T K factor : <1%
Signal to noise ratio : >54dB weighted
Group delay (0.0 to 5.0MHz) : +/-40ns
Parameters specific to 625 line video
Frequency response 0.0 to 5.0MHz : +/-0.5dB
0.0 to 5.5MHz : +0.5dB/–1.5dB
5.5 to 5.8MHz : +0.5dB/-3dB
Video output level (700mV) : +/-3%
Synchronisation level (300mV) : +/-3%
Parameters specific to 525 line video
Frequency response 0.0 to 4.2MHz : +/-0.5dB
4.2 to 4.5MHz : +/-0.5dB/-1.5dB
Video output level : +/-3 IRE
Line synchronisation level : +/- 1.5IRE

Audio Output: Number of stereo outputs per video :1

Decoding of the following formats is supported: : MPEG-1 layers 1 and 2 (Musicam),
MPEG-2 layer 2
Bit-rates : 32kbps to 384kbps
Sampling rates : 32kHz, 44.1kHz and 48kHz
Connector : Mini-XLR or D-SUB (depends on module)
Output format : Balanced
Lip synch : Assumed correct in TS
Output level : 0dBm in 10 kΩ
Output level adjustment : -10dB to +6dB, step size 0.5dB
Output Impedance : <50Ω
Frequency response : fs=44.1 or 48kHz ⇒ +/- 0.5dB (20Hz to
20kHz)
fs=32kHz ⇒ +/-0.5dB (20Hz to 14.5kHz)
+0.5dB/-1.5dB (14.5kHz– 5kHz)
THD+N at +9dB : <-63dB (20Hz – 20kHz)
IMD at 9.95 – 10.05kHz 0dB : <-50dB
Inter channel phase : <3 º
Idle Channel Noise (DAC active) : <-74dB

* For list over implemented PAL standards, please contact Appear TV

RF Output Specifications
VHF/UHF: Analogue modulation : PAL B/G and SECAM L
RF output frequency range : 47– 862MHz
RF tuning step size : 12.5 kHz
Output level : 105 to 117 dBµV
Output level adjustment step size (GUI) : 0.1 dB
Connector : Type F, female
Output impedance : 75ohm
Return loss : >13dB (to be confirmed)
Audio carrier output level (relative to video carrier) : -13dB, min -15dB, max -12dB
Video carrier frequency stability : ± 30 kHz
Audio inter carrier frequency stability : ± 5 kHz
C/N : >60dB
Carrier to spurious (in-channel) : >60dB
Carrier to spurious, full band (40 – 862MHz) : >60dB (47-400 MHz)
>55dB (400-862 MHz)
Carrier to spurious, low spurious versions** : > 60dB (Low band)
: > 65dB (mid Band and High Band)
Single channel intermodulation : ≥ 65dB (47-600 MHz)
≥ 60dB (600-862 MHz)

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 Video (demodulated video) Differential gain : <3 %
Differential phase (B/G/I) : <3 º
Group delay variations (B/G/I) : <80 ns
Luminance non-linearity (B/G/I) :<2%
2T K factor : <3 %

**The low spurious versions come in the following bands:

Low band :47-340 MHz
Mid band :330-640 MHz
High band :480-862 MHz

Stereo Sound Specifications

NICAM NICAM modulation : According to ETSI EN 300 163 v1.2.1, Fully

synchronous operation, Digital J17 pre-
emphasis.
Modes : B/G or I
Carrier frequency : 5.85 and 6.552 MHz
Audio input : Stereo/ single mono mode
(Reserve sound flag on/off)
Input precision : 16 bit, 32 kbit/s
Latency : 1 ms (for stereo)
Output precision : 10 bits
NICAM carrier level relative to vision carrier : 20dB, adjustable ± 3dB
Frequency accuracy : ± 1ppm

A2 Stereo Two sound-carrier FM system (A2) : According to ITU-R BS.707, Annex 1

Frequency referred to vision carrier : f1=5.5 MHz, f2=5.742 MHz
Power referred to peak vision : f1= -13dB, f2= -20dB
Modulation : FM
Audio-bandwidth : 40 to 15 000 Hz
Audio output modes : Stereo/Dual Mono/Mono

Environmental Specifications

Conditions Operational temperature : 0ºC to +40 ºC

Operational humidity : 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Storage temperature : -20ºC to +70 ºC
Storage humidity : 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Power Power : Input voltage 110V/240V, 50/60 Hz

Power supply rating : 300W each
Fuse : T250V 5A
Number of power supplies : 1 or optionally 2
Control : Power supplies are monitored from
GUI and via LEDs on chassis
Interface : Hot-swappable, mounted on opposite
side of input/output Modules.

Fans Cooling : Integrated fans (airflow front-to-back)

Number of fans :4
Control : Fans are monitored from GUI and via
LEDs on chassis
Interface : Hot-swappable, mounted on opposite
side of input/output cards.

Physical Dimensions : 19” x 4RU

Mounting options : Telco – cable in front
Broadcast style – cable in back

Specifications and product availability are subject to change without notice.

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