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PRODUCT BRIEF
The most efficient reception and streaming solution
Built around a modular platform hosting a wide selection of modules, Appear TVs SC2000/SC2100 can be configured as a turn-key head-end or as a standalone solution designated for intensive service processing applications. The SC2000/SC2100s integrated architecture offers superior reliability, while its single web-based management interface simplifies deployment and reduces maintenance routines. A user friendly GUI offers intuitive selection of services, and comprehensive management facilities featuring automatic and manual configuration possibilities.

Cleverly made for mo dularit y , high densit y and flexibilit y

Content Aggregation
The SC2000/SC2100s high density and selection of multiple source inputs makes it the most effective content aggregation solution. Configured as a high density receiver, services from sources including IP, DVB-S/S2, DVB-C and DVB-T/T2 networks as well as ASI feeds, can be obtained and output via ASI, IP, DVB-C, DVB-T/T2 and DVB-S/S2.

Descrambling
Appear TVs high performance multi-service descramblers maximize receiver utilization and simplify system design and deployment. Appear TV provides two types of descramblers: one that is CAM-based (DVB-Common Interface) and another for bulk descrambling. The DVB-CI based descramblers are capable of descrambling up to 10 DVB scrambled services per CAM. The bulk descrambler, on the other hand, is aimed at software-based CA systems. It is used for the descrambling of multiple services protected by one or more CA systems. The bulk descrambler is capable of descrambling up to 250 DVB or AES scrambled services. With support for various CA systems, be it hardware-based or software-based, Appear TVs descramblers are an efficient, space and energy saving solution.

Scrambling
The SC2000/SC2100s scrambling capabilities is amidst the highest performance in the market. Compatible with major CA systems, Appear TV supports AES and DVB CSA algorithms and offers a number of throughput options.

Processing
The SC2000/2100 can carry out EPG regeneration to regenerate schedule information using channel bouquets received from multiple sources. Via the GUI, operators can configure the number of days the schedule information should be played out, the data rate, etc. It is also possible to prioritize a higher repetition for events that are nearer in time. Digital audio leveling for both radio and TV channels from different studios, processed with different encoder settings, is possible with the SC2000/2100. The audio leveling solution enables operators to individually adjust the audio level of up to 250 channels within the MPEG domain. Resilience is built into the Appear TV architecture. SC2000 modules are hotswappable, including power supplies and fans, and along with Pro MPEG FEC, Appear TVs redundancy solution offers full or partial redundancy for a variety of failure scenarios.

The SC2000/SC2100 is ideal for digital TV broadcast over FTTH, ADSL2+/VDSL and for Cable Operators moving towards IP distribution. The SC2000/SC2100 is also suitable for smaller digital broadcast networks; in the Hospitality Industry and in Corporate or Governmental Offices where Streaming Broadcast TV to PCs is valued for informational and monitoring purposes.

F E AT U R E S
1RU and 4RU chassis Encoding Transcoding Input options: - IP - ASI - DVB-S/S2 - DVB-T/T2 - DVB-C/J.83 - 8VSB Any combination of inputs in the same chassis. Maximum (4RU): - 18 IP inputs - 48 ASI inputs - 32 DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, DVB-C or 8VSB inputs PSI/SI/PSIP input analysis MPEG output options with multiplexing support: - IP - ASI - QAM Annex A,B or C - DVB-T/T2 - DVB-S/S2 PSI/SI/ATSC regeneration ProMPEG FEC on IP in and IP out (enhanced HW) Up to 32 DVB common interface slots for DVB descrambling Bulk descrambler with DVB and AES SW descrambling Support DVB and AES scrambling, simulcrypt interface based Audio levelling EPG regeneration Hot-swappable modules (4 RU only) Intuitive web-based user control Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies (option, 4RU only) Monitoring of power and fans (4 RU only) SNMP Alarm MIB SOAP/XML Interface for external control

CHASSIS
4RU
Modular configuration with up to 16+2 board positions WEB based configuration, SNMP Alarms, SOAP/XML interface Forced air-cooling (through back of 4RU) Dual redundant hot-swappable power supply 4 individually monitored hot-swappable fans Hot-swappable modules For support of Gen Lock and SFN the SC2001/ SC2101 chassis are required

1RU
Modular configuration with up to 9+1 board positions WEB based configuration, SNMP Alarms, SOAP/XML interface Forced air-cooling (through sides of 1RU) Swappable modules in back Optional IP IO or descrambler in front

DIMENSIONS
4RU (w*h*d mm) 440 (480 with ears) * 180 * 400 (+ connectors) 1RU (w*h*d mm) 440 (480 with ears) * 45 * 480 (+ connectors) Standard 19 inch rack mounting, 4RU high

4RU
Appear TV
SC2000 DC 1000

~ 100-240 VAC 4.1A 50-60Hz

Fuse: T5A H 250V CAUT ION: DOUBLE POLE/ NEUTRAL FUSING

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1RU

Slot #9 -----------------------------Slot #8

SC2100

Switch Module -----------------------------Slot #1

Slot#3 Slot#2

Slot#5 Slot#4

Slot#7 Slot#6

SWITCH MODULES

ENCODING/TRANSCODING MODULES

Switch Module* Gbit/s routing between modules in a chassis 1 slot wide

SWITCH

Switch Module with Management*

Gbit/s routing between modules in a chassis Enables WEB management 10/100/1000BaseT management port (RJ45) 1 slot wide

SWITCH Control

SWITCH IPIO Control

SWITCH IPIO Control

Status

Status
Sync In
1000 base-X

Status
Sync In

HD/SD SDI Encoder Encodes up to 2 HD or 4 SD channels 2 HD-SDI or up to 4 SD-SDI inputs, BNC connectors 1 slot wide Available variants: - High VQ version: Single HD/Dual SD version - Dual HD Encoder with AES option - Quad SD upgradeable to Dual HD
Note: Same module supports MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC Picture-in-Picture for IPTV portal, Monitoring or Mobile applications Note: Requires new switch module

DUAL HD ENCODER

SD/HD ENCODER

Status

Status

SD/HD Transcoder Transcodes up to 2 HD or 4 SD channels Full decode and re-encode Operates in three different Encoder Rate Contol modes: - Constant Bit Rate (CBR) - Capped Variable Bit Rate (CVBR) - Statistical Multiplexing (in future release) 1 slot wide
Note: Requires new switch module

SD/HD TRANSCODER

Status

HDSDI A AES A

HDSDI A HDSDI B

Data A

Data A Data B

HDSDI B

1000 base-X

SDI C

Data B Control

AES B

SDI D

Control

Control

Switch Module with Management 2x 10/100/1000 Base-T input

2xGbit input or output port for data Frame Synchronization input Up to 850 Mbit/s per data port TS Supports UDP/RTP Multicast/Unicast Supports reception of MPTS and SPTS Supports streaming of MPTS and SPTS Multiplexing on output with PSI/SI regeneration Service filtering FEC encoding and decoding (optional) Enables WEB management 10/100/1000BaseT management port (RJ45) 1 slot wide

SWITCH Control

SWITCH IPIO Control

SWITCH IPIO Control

Switch Module with Management Dual SFP input

2xGbit input or output port for data Frame Synchronization input Up to 850 Mbit/s per data port TS Supports UDP/RTP Multicast/Unicast Supports reception of MPTS and SPTS Supports streaming of MPTS and SPTS Multiplexing on output with PSI/SI regeneration Service filtering FEC encoding and decoding (optional) Enables WEB management 10/100/1000BaseT management port (RJ45) 1 slot wide

SWITCH Control

SWITCH IPIO Control

SWITCH IPIO Control

Status

Status
Sync In
1000 base-X

Status
Sync In

Status

Status
Sync In
1000 base-X

Status
Sync In

Data A

Data A Data B

Data A

Data A

1000 base-X

1000 base-X

Data B Control

Data B

Data B

Control

Control

Control

Control

Control

DECODER MODULES
D o l b y D i g i t a l P l u s P r o f e s s i o n a l D e c o d e r. D o l b y a n d t h e d o u b l e - D s y m b o l a r e t r a d e m a r k s o f D o l b y L a b o r a t o r i e s .
DUAL HD
HDSDI/SDI

Clock Reference Module

GPS antenna input 1 pps input reference 10 MHz test output 1pps test output 1 slot wide

CLOCK REF

DECODER MPEG-2/4 Decoder with SDI Output

DUAL HD DECODER
HDSDI/SDI Status

MPEG-2/4 Decoder with SDI Output & AES Audio option

2 decoders per module MPEG2 and MPEG4 (H264) SD and HD video MPEG-1 Layer 1/2, MPEG-2 Layer 2, MPEG4 AAC-LC, MPEG4 AACplus v.1/2 audio Dolby Digital Plus (HW option) - Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus decoding, Downmix from 5.1 to 2.0 (Lo/Ro & Lt/Rt), Compression Modes (Line & RF) - Conversion Dolby Digital Plus to Dolby Digital VBI re-insertion (WSS, WST/EBU Teletext, VPS, VITS) VANC re-insertion (WSS, Teletext, VPS, DPI, AFD, EBU Subtitles) DVB and EBU subtitling 1 SD/HDSDI output per decoder 1 AES audio output per decoder 1 slot wide
*For MPEG output specifications please see Decoding product brochure

DUAL HD DECODER
HDSDI/SDI Status

Status

ut

2 SDI/HDSDI outputs per decoder Status MPEG2 and MPEG4 (H264) SD and HD Frame Synchronization (Genlock) support (HW option) A Dolby Digital Plus (HW option) - Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus decoding, Downmix AES A from 5.1 to 2.0 (Lo/Ro & Lt/Rt), Compression Modes (Line & RF) - Conversion Dolby Digital Plus to Dolby Digital B VBI re-insertion (WSS, WST/EBU Teletext, VPS, VITS) VANC re-insertion (WSS, Teletext, VPS, DPI, AFD, EBU Subtitles) AES B DVB and EBU subtitling 1 slot wide

AES A

AES B

For all switch product codes and software options, please contact Appear TV. *4RU switch module must be placed in slot 0. Redundant module in slot 17

MPEG 2/4 Decoder with Composite Output*

2 decoders per module MPEG2 and MPEG4 (H264) SD and HD
Dolby Digital Plus (HW option) - Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus decoding, Downmix from 5.1 to 2.0 (Lo/Ro & Lt/Rt), Compression Modes (Line & RF)

DUAL HD DECODER

Composite Status

Video

VBI re-insertion (WSS, WST/EBU Teletext, VPS, VITS) DVB and EBU subtitling Composite PAL and NTSC Video output - BNC connectors Balanced Stereo Audio output D-sub connector 1 slot wide*

Audio

INPUT MODULES

PROCESSING MODULES

Ethernet Input
10/100/1000BaseT input card (RJ45) Mini-GBIC interface (SFP) for optical input Supports UDP/RTP Multicast/Unicast reception Supports reception of MPTS and SPTS Service filtering Supports FEC (SMPTE 2022) 1 slot wide

GB IP-IO

DVB-C Input

ASI I/O

DVB-C/J.83A INPUT

Bulk Descrambler
Descrambles up to 250 services (850 Mbit/s) Integrated with soft clients for ECM handling (no smart card required) Support for both DVB-CA and AES descrambling BISS descrambling 1 slot wide

BULK DESCRAMBLER

Descrambler
2xDVB Common interface Descrambling of 10 services per CAM (depends on common interface) Support for all major CA systems and CAMS 1 slot wide

DESCRAMBLER

Status

1000 base-x

10/100/1000 base-T

4xQAM inputs F connector A 0.87-6.9 Ms/s Supports reception of MPTS and SPTS B Service filtering ASI monitoring port C 1 slots wide
Status

CR-110
Statu

CA

S tatus

RF inputs A/B/C/D

A B
Control

Control
ASI Monito

EMM

GB IP-IO

ASI I/O

Status
Status

ASI Input

1000 base-x

GB IP-IO

ASI I/O

8VSB Input
4x8VSB Inputs F connectors C 50 to 860 MHz Frequency Range COFDM INPUT Supports reception of MPTS and SPTS Control CONTROL ASI monitoring port COFDM Service Filtering 10/100/1000 BaseT management port (RJ45) Enables WEB management 2 slots wide
Status ASI Monitor Quad Input

3xASI input BNC connectors 213 Mbit/s per input Supports reception of MPTS and SPTS Service filtering 10/100/1000 base-T 10/100/1000BaseT management port (RJ45) Enables WEB management 1 slot wide
Status 1000 base-x

8VSB INPUT CONTROL

S tatus

Scrambling

DESCRAMBLER

CA

EPG
Re-generation of EIT schedule on selected output port Gathers EIT information from all input ports EPG data is filtered and regenerated to reflect new channel plan Supports multiple of networks Configurable play out rate with prioritization Configurable period to be played out EIT reception from multiple of ATV units (later release) 1 slot wide

EPG

10/100/1000 base-T

Status

RF In

A
DVB-S/S2 INPUT CONTROL

A
AS I Monitor

Control

B
Status

RF In

C
A
ASI Monitor

Control

Control

Control

DVB CA compliant scrambling (CSA) and AES compliant scrambling Scrambles up to 250 services, maximum 850 Mbit/s Support scrambling of MPEG-2 and H264 in SD &HD DVB Simulcrypt compliant 10/100/1000BaseT IP interface towards CA system (RJ45) Handles up to 250 ECMs A B 1 slots wide
CA

Status

S tatus

SCS

D Control

Control

DVB-S/S2 Input
4xDVB-S/S2 inputs F connectors DVB-S, DVB-S2 QPSK and 8PSK modes 950 2150 MHz Frequency Range DVB-S/S2 INPUT 1-45 MSym/s (mode dependent) CONTROL 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 8/9, 9/10 FEC (mode dependent) RF In Supports reception of MPTS and SPTS Service filtering ASI monitoring port A 10/100/1000BaseT management port (RJ45) Enables WEB management B 2 slots wide
Status ASI Monitor

DVB-S/S2 INPUT CONTROL

COFDM INPUT Input Enhanced DVB-S/S2

DVB-S/S2 INPUT

Status

RF In

A
ASI Monitor

COFDM INPUT CONTROL B

Status

COFDM QAM INPUT C CONTROL

Quad Input

ASI Monitor Status

QAM

Control

ASI Monitor

Quad Input

4xDVB-S/S2 inputs COFDM F connectors DVB-S, DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK and 16APSK modes 950 2150 MHz Frequency Range 1-45 MSym/s DVB-S 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 FEC DVB-S/S2 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 FEC Supports reception of MPTS and SPTS Multiple streams Service filtering Control ASI monitoring port 2 slots wide
Status ASI Monitor Quad Input

CONTROL

Digital Audio Leveling

For equalisation of audio in TV and Radio services within a digital head-end Audio volume control in an MPEG domain Audio leveling of 250 channels Supports MPEG 1, layer 1 / 2 audio Adjustment range +- 30 dB 1 slot wide Note: For Dynamic audio levelling (Interface options), please contact Appear TV.

AUDIO LEVELING

SR-110
Status

RF In

S tatus

A
ASI Monitor

Note: Requires new switch module

D Control

Control

DVB-T Input
4xCOFDM inputs F connector 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 FEC 2k and 8k carrier mode QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM modulation Supports reception of MPTS and SPTS Service filtering QAM INPUT CONTROL ASI monitoring port 1 slots wide
Status

DVB-T INPUT

DVB-T/T2 Input
Standards ETSI EN 300 744 and EN 302 755 4 x DVB-T/T2 receivers per module. Input ports option: Frequency range 47-862MHz Carrier mode: Modulation:
DVB-T: 2k, 8k DVB-T2: 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16k, 32k DVB-T: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM DVB-T: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, 256QAM 1 F connector, signal is split and distributed internally 4 F connectors, one per demodulator

TR-110 Control
Status

QAM INPUT CONTROL

RF inputs A/B/C/D
Status

QAM

ASI Monitor

Quad Input

QAM

ASIM onitor

ASI Monitor

Quad Input

Supports reception of MPTS and SPTS Service filtering on input

Control

Note: Requires new switch module

Control

Audio

A B B
Audio

OUTPUT MODULES
DUAL DECODER RF MODULATOR CA
Status Mute

DUAL DECODER RF MODULATOR NICAM ENCODER CA

Status

Ethernet Output
Mute

GB IP-IO

QAM Output
Alarm

ASI OUT

DVB-C / J.83 MODULATOR

10/100/1000BaseT output card (RJ45) Mini-GBIC interface (SFP) for optical output Supports UDP/RTP Multicast/Unicast transmission RF-A Supports multiple of output cards Streaming of up to 850 Mbit/s Maximum 250 services per output card RF-B Supports streaming of SPTS Support streaming of MPTS with Multiplexing (optional) PSI/SI regeneration Supports FEC (SMPTE 2022) 1 slot wide

Status

RF-A

1000 base-x

A B

RF-B

10/100/1000 base-T

Control

16 QAM modulators, 4 and 4 paired Full digital modulation and up-conversion DOCSIS 3.0 RF compliant A 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 QAM modulation Frequency range of 47 862 MHz B Supports multiplexing and transparent pass through PSI/SI/PSIP regeneration C 2 x 75 ohm RF output (EN/IEC 60728-5) - F connector ITU-TJ83. Annex A/B/C D 1 slot wide
Status

Status

RF Out

A+B

C+D

ASI Output
Radio

ASI OUT

DVB-S/S2 Modulator
2 DVB-S/S2 modulated carriers per module Based on ETSI EN 300 421 and ETSI EN 302 307 standards Output options: - IF - L-band DUAL DECODER Modulation: - DVB-S QPSK - DVB-S2 QPSK, 8-PSK, 16-APSK, 32-APSK CA Code rates: - DVB-S 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 - DVB-S2 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 A Symbol rate: - DVB-S 0.5-45 Mbaud - DVB-S2 0.5-45 Mbaud B Supports multiplexing and transparent pass-through PSI/SI/PSIP regeneration
Status

DVB-S/S2 MODULATOR

COFDM CABLE MODULATOR

Status

Data

4xASI outputs BNC connectors 213 Mbit/s per output 4 different multiplexed outputs PSI/SI regeneration 1 slot wide

DVB-T/T2 MODULATOR HDSDI/SDI

Status

Status

Status

Status

DUAL DECODER
B
Status

RF Out

A+B

MPX Out

Video

Video

B
C+D

Mute

A
D

RF Out

Audio

Note: Requires new switch module

A B
Audio

DVB-T/T2 Modulator

2 DVB-T2 or 2 DVB-T outputs per module Status All carriers are fully agile 2 different output options: - CATV, 75 ohm F, 47-862 MHz A - VHF/UHF, 50 ohm BNC, 47-862 MHz Based on ETSI EN 300 744 and ETSI EN 302 755 standards A Supports multiplexing and transparent pass-through PSI/SI regeneration B Support for MISO Support for SFN B Support for multiple PLPs Supports both input mode A and B (ETSI TS 102 733 T2-MI) Input
Note: Requires new switch module

DVB-S/S2 MODULATOR

COFDM CABLE MODULATOR

DVB-T/T2 MODULATOR HDSDI/SDI

COFDM Cable Modulator

4 COFDM modulators (ETSI EN 300744) Full digital modulation and up-conversion QPSK, 16-QAM and 64-QAM 5, 6, 7, 8 MHz bandwidth Frequency range 47-862 MHz, fully agile PSI/SI regeneration 2 x 75 ohm RF output (EN/IEC 60728-5) - F connector 1 slot wide

COFDM CABLE MODULATOR

Status

Status

Status

RF Out

RF Out

A+B

A+B

C
C+D

C+D

Please note that card ejector will not be mounted for modules installed in 1RU chassis. Modules mounted in front of 1 RU chassis are not hot-swappable.

Superior performance, modular architecture, single management system, flexibility and high density

Professional T V delivery

S W I T C H M O D U L E S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

E N C O D I N G / T R A N S C O D I N G S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Switch Module Bitrate Placement IP Input/Output Interface Maximum data rate per port Maximum number of services Data format Transport stream Service filtering Video format IP Input IP Output Management Frame Synchronization Input Network de-jittering using PCR Forward Error Correction Multiplexing Forward Error Correction Tables Supported - PSI - SI - PSIP 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet Interface

: Gbit/s routing between modules in a chassis : 1 slot wide (4RU switch module must be placed in slot 0; redundant module in slot 17) : 2x10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet or Dual SFP : Optical SFP (class 1 laser product) : Up to 850 MBit/s per port TS : 250 : UDP/RTP Multicast/Unicast : SPTS and MPTS : Yes : Transport stream, MPEG-2 SD/HD and MPEG-4 SD/HD : Yes : Up to 250 input streams per data port (optional) : Yes (Option) : Up to 250 output streams per data port (optional) : PAT, PMT, CAT : SDT, NIT, EITpf ,TOT, TDT : MGT, TVCT,CVCT

Video Input HD Resolutions (SMPTE 292M) SD Resolutions (SMPTE 259M) Video Encoder Number of channels per module MPEG-2 profiles MPEG-4 AVC profiles Rate Control Modes Rate Range Horizontal Rescaling GOP structure Clock Modes Picture-In-Picture Video Pre-processing Inverse Telecine Detection De-blocking Filter Motion Compensated Temporal Filter (MCTF)

: 1080i - 30Hz, 29.97Hz or 25Hz : 720p 60Hz, 59.97Hz or 50Hz : 480i 30Hz, 29.97Hz : 576i 25Hz : Up to 2 HD or 4 SD channels : MP@HL (HD) : MP@ML (SD) : MP@L4.1, HP@L4.1 (HD) : MP@L3.0, HP@L3.0 (SD) : Constant Bit Rate (CBR) : Capped VBR (CVBR) : Statistical Multiplexing (in future release) : From 250kbps to limit by profile/level (max 40Mbps) : From 1920 to 1440, 1280 or 960 : From 1280 to 960 or 640 : From 720 to 704, 640, 544, 528, 480 or 352 : Automatic or Manual : Locked to input : Free-running : Genlock (Reference input on Switch Module) : 416x240, 352x288, 352x240, 192x192, 128x128 or 96x96 : Yes : Adjustable : Adjustable : Closed Captioning (EIA 708) : AFD (SMPTE 2016) : Teletext (Extracted from VBI, OP47 or SMPTE-2031) : VPS (Extracted from SMPTE-2031) : WSS (Extracted from VBI, OP47 or SMPTE-2031) : DPI (SCTE 104 VANC extraction and SCTE 35 Private Data generation) : SMPTE 272M (SD), SMPTE 299M (HD) : 75 Ohm BNC (Dual HD version only) : MPEG-1 Layer 2 Stereo : AAC-LC Stereo : HE-AAC v1 Stereo : HE-AAC v2 Stereo : Dolby Digital Pass-thru : Any codec above, 2 (1 SD version) : Additional 4 AAC-LC or 12 MPEG1 Layer 2 per module (shared between video ch) : Teletext and DVB Subtitling PIDS can be mapped from TS input to output service
: Up to 2 HD or 4 SD channels : Ranging from MP@ML (SD) to MP@HL (HD) : Ranging from MP@L3.0, HP@L3.0 (SD) to MP@L4.0, HP@L4.0 (HD) HD : 1080i - 30Hz, 29.97Hz or 25Hz : 720p - 60Hz, 59.94Hz or 50Hz SD : 576i - 25Hz : 480i - 29.97Hz : Constant Bit Rate (CBR) : Capped Variable Bit Rate (CVBR) : Statistical Multiplexing (in future release)

: Accepts PAL black burst reference signal*

*If NTSC black burst or tri-level reference signal support is needed, contact your sales representative. Clock Reference GPS reference input 1pps reference input Antenna connector Impedance 1pps timing accuracy Active Antenna Voltage output Internal reference hold-over Number of Input ports Input connector type Impedance Input level 1pps (1Hz) Internal reference hold-over : SMA female : 50 ohm : < 100 ns RMS : TBD (3V or 5V), depending on GPS module : <=1us in 4 hrs @T= 0C :1 : BNC female : TTL or 50 ohm : TTL : <=1us in 4 hrs @T= 0C

Ancillary Data and VBI VANC processing Audio Inputs Embedded Audio AES 3

Audio Encoder Audio CODECS Number of encoded stereo pairs per video Injection of Private Data into service
Transcoder Number of channels MPEG-2 profiles MPEG-4 AVC profiles Output Resolutions Encoder Rate Control Modes

Rescaling Encoder GOP Control Modes Picture in Picture Audio Processing

: Downconversion HD to SD (requires SD licence) : Static or Automatic : 416x240, 354x288, 352x240, 192x192,128x128,128x96 or 96x96 : Transcode to ACC-LC : Up to 4 stereo pairs per module : Transcode to MPEG-1 Layer 2 : Up to 12 stereo pairs per module : Pass thru: Up to 4 components per video : Synchronization is maintained through transcoder

Carrier mode Hierarchy stream Hierarchy mode Carrier modulation FEC rate FEC Spectrum Management

Private Data
Note: Preliminary specications, subject to change.

: 2k, 8k : High and low priority : All : QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM : 1/2. 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 : Reed Solomon & Viterb Fully compliant with ETS 300 744 and NorDig 2 specifications : Non-inverted and inverted : 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet

DVB-T/T2 Channel coding and Modulation

I N P U T I N T E R FA C E S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
IP Input Interface Maximum data rate Data format Transport stream Network de-jittering using PCR FEC (SMPTE 2022) Management ASI Input (EN 50083-9) Connector Number of inputs per module Maximum bit-rate per port Management Connector Number of inputs per module Decoding DVB-S Constellation DVB-S2 Constellation DVB-S2 Constellation (Enhanced version) Symbol rate DVB-S Symbol rate DVB-S2 Symbol rate DVB-S2 (Enhanced version) FEC DVB-S FEC DVB-S2 QPSK FEC DVB-S2 8PSK FEC DVB-S2 (Enhanced version) DVB-S2 FEC frames DVB-S2 FEC frames (Enhanced version) Input level Input level (Enhanced version) Frequency range LNB voltage Maximum LNB supply current LNB signaling Management Multiple streams (Enhanced version) Connector Number of inputs per module Input level Frequency range Channel bandwidth Guard interval : 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet and SFP interface : Optical SFP (class 1 laser product) : Up to 850 MBit/s : UDP Multicast/Unicast, RTP : SPTS and MPTS : Yes : 125 services : 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet : BNC female, 75 :3 : Up to 213.7Mbit/s (burst) : 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet : F female, 75 :4 : LDPC and BCH : QPSK : QPSK, 8-PSK : QPSK, 8-PSK, 16-APSK : 1-45 MSym/s : 530 MSym/s : 145 MSym/s : 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 : 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 : 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 : 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 : Normal frames : Short and Normal frames : -70 to -25 dBm : -70 to -20 dBm (16 APSK, 9/10 code rate) : 950-2150 MHz : 0/13/18 Volt : 400 mA : LNB voltage + 22kHz continuous tone : 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet : Yes, 1 per input port : F female, 75 : 4 demodulators (one connector) : -20 to -65 dBm : 49 861 MHz (center frequency) : 7 and 8 MHz (6 MHz optional) : 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

DVB-T

Standard FFT Size Guard Intervals FEC code rate Constellation Channel bandwidth Hierarchy stream Hierarchy mode Spectral inversion Standard FFT Size Guard Interval FEC frame FEC code rate (PLP) Constellation (PLP) Channel bandwidth Pilot pattern SISO and MISO transmission Single and Multiple-PLPs Spectral inversion Rotated constellation Number of DVB-T/T2 inputs per module Input connector Input frequency range Input level range Minimum return loss

: ETSI EN 300744, Nordig 2.0 : 2k, 8k : 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 : 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 : QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM : 6, 7, or 8 MHz : High and Low priority : All : Automatic : ETSI EN 302755, Nordig 2.1 : 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 8k extended, 16k, 16k extended, 32k, 32k extended : 1/4, 19/128, 1/8, 19/256, 1/16, 1/32, 1/128 : Normal (64k), Short (16k) : 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6 : QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM : 5, 6, 7 or 8 MHz : P1 - P8 : Automatic : Automatic :4 : F-female, 75 ohm : 47-862 MHz : - 80 to -10 dBm * : 10 dB

DVB-T2

DVB-S/S2 Input (EN 300 421, EN 302 307)

DVB-T/T2

* DVB-T2 at 858MHz, 8MHz bandwidth, PP7, 256 QAM, R3/5, 32K extended, GI1/128, gaussian channel . Note: Preliminary specications, subject to change.

DVB-C Input (EN 300 429)

Connector Number of inputs per module Frequency range Channel bandwidth QAM Mode Symbol rate FEC Spectrum Management Input power level

: F female, 75 : 4 demodulators (one connector) : 51 858 MHz (center frequency) : 7 and 8 MHz (6 MHz optional) : 4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 QAM : 0.87-6.9 Mbaud : ITU-T J83 annex A, B and C And ETS 300 429 : Non-inverted and inverted : 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet : -20 to -50 dBm* : F female, 75 :4 : -34 to +40 dBmV : 50 860 MHz : 8-VSB : Broadcast : 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet

DVB-T input w/Management

8-VSB Input (ATSC A/53)

Connector Number of inputs per module Input Level Frequency range Modulation Band Management

M P E G O U T P U T S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
RF Output Specification
DVB-S/S2* Number of DVB-S/S2 outputs per module Number of output ports Output connector IF version Output connector L-band version Output frequency IF version Output frequency L-band version Output level (max) Output level adjustment range Output level stability Frequency accuracy Return loss Spurious *Preliminary specifications, subject to change. :2 :4 : F-type female, 75 ohm (RF Out and Test out) : :SMA female, 50ohm (RF out) : F-type female, 75ohm (Test out) : 50-200 MHz : 9502150 MHz : 2 dBm : 15 dB (IF version) : 30 dB (L-band version) : +/- 0.5 dB : 2 ppm : >18 dB : typ < -60 dBc/4kHz

IP Output

Interface Maximum data rate Maximum number of services Data format Video format PCR regeneration Multiplexing FEC (SMPTE 2022) Tables Supported - PSI - SI - PSIP

: 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet output and SFP interface : Optical SFP (class 1 laser product) : Up to 850 MBit/s * : 250 : UDP Multicast/Unicast, RTP : Transport stream, MPEG-2 SD/HD and MPEG-4 SD/HD : Yes, According to EN50083_9 : Yes (Option) : 250 services : PAT, PMT, CAT : SDT, NIT, EITpf ,TOT, TDT : MGT, TVCT,CVCT : 4 BNC female, 75 : 4 different Transport Streams : up to 213.7Mbit/s : SPTS and MPTS : 250 (sum of all 4 ports) : Yes, per port : Constant bit-rate : Yes, According to EN50083_9 : Automatically regenerated : PAT, PMT, CAT : SDT, NIT, EITpf ,TOT, TDT : MGT, TVCT,CVCT : 2 x F connector female, 75 ohm : 16 different channels according to EN 300 429 8 per port : 250 services (sum of all 16 channels) : Yes, per port : Yes, per port : 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 - QAM : 4,7 to 7,00 Mbaud (Annex A and C) : 47 862 MHz : 1 Hz : 2 ppm : -9,2 to +2,2dBm : 0,5 dB : Yes, According to EN50083-9 : PAT, PMT, CAT : SDT, NIT, EITpf ,TOT, TDT : MGT, TVCT,CVCT

ASI Output

Connectors Number of outputs per module Maximum bit-rate per port Transport stream output Number of services per card Multiplexing Output format PCR Regeneration PSI/SI handling Tables Supported - PSI - SI - PSIP Interface Number of QAM frequencies per module Number of services per card Multiplexing Transparent pass-through Modulation Symbol rate Frequency range Frequency step size Frequency stability Output level with 16 carriers on Output level adjustment step size (GUI) PCR Regeneration Tables Supported - PSI - SI - PSIP

Channel Coding and Modulation

DVB-T FFT size Guard intervals: Code rates: Constellation Channel spacing SFN FFT size Guard intervals FEC frame FEC code rate Constellation (PLP) Channel spacing Pilot pattern Number of PLPs MISO T2MI (SFN functionality for DVB-T2) : 2k, 8k 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 : QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM : 5, 6, 7, or 8 MHz : Supported in a later release : 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 8k extended, 16k, 16k extended, 32k, 32k extended : 1/4, 19/128, 1/8, 19/256, 1/16, 1/32, 1/128 : Normal (64k), Short (16k) : 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6 : QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM : 5, 6, 8, or 10 MHz : P1 - P8 : 1, multiple in a later release : Supported in a later release : Supported in a later release

QAM Output

DVB-T2

RF Output Specification
Terrestrial / CATV Number of DVB-T/T2 outputs per module Number of output ports Output connector Impedance Output frequency Frequency setting step size Output level (max) Output level adjustment range Output level stability Frequency accuracy Return loss L-band Number of DVB-T/T2 outputs per module Number of output ports Output connector Impedance Output frequency : DVB-T = 4; DVB-T2 = 2 : 4 (Terrestrial) / 2 (CATV: 2 channels combined per port for DVB-T) : BNC (Terrestrial) / F-type (CATV) : 50 ohm (Terrestrial) / 75 ohm (CATV) : 47-862 MHz : 1 Hz : 2 dBm : 20 dB : +/- 0.5 dB : 2 ppm : >16 dB :2 :2 : F-type : 75 ohm : 950-1450 M

Channel Coding and Modulation DVB-S Constellation Modulation mode FEC outer FEC inner Code rates Frame length Symbol rate Constellation Modulation mode FEC outer FEC inner Code rates Frame length Symbol rate : QPSK : Constant : RS (188, 204) : Viterbi : 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 : 188 bytes : 0.5-45 Mbaud : QPSK, 8-PSK, 16-APSK, 32-APSK : CCM, VCM, ACM : BCH : LDPC : 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 : 16200 bits (short), 64800 bits (long) : 0.5-48 Mbaud

DVB-S2

Advanced architecture designed to save

space, energy and resources

IP For ward Error

Correction

Preserving Quality

In todays networks, IP is becoming more prevalent. However, IP-based networks are not without imperfections data packets transmitted can become corrupted or go missing at the receiving end. This could be due to failure when switching, sometimes caused by cable breaks or hardware failures in the network. In this scenario, a form of Forward Error Correction (FEC) is useful to correct these errors, improving quality of service.

The deployment of Appear TVs FEC solution enables operators to deliver high quality error-resilient streams from the head-end.

F E AT U R E S
IP Input 125 Services, 1 Gbps standards compliant FEC decoding Recovers all recoverable packets regardless of loss, reordering, duplication Iterative algorithm - recovered packets are used to recover more packets Adaptive buffering for best effort decoding of VBR services SMPTE 2022 (Pro MPEG FEC COP3) IP Output 250 Services, 1Gbps FEC encoder with VBR support Standards compliant and set top box compatible Fully configurable, all FEC modes supported FEC packet linearization to avoid packet bursts SMPTE 2022 (Pro MPEG FEC COP3)

M P E G O U T P U T S P E C I F I C AT I O N S C O N T.
COFDM Output for Cable Interface : 2 x F connectors female, 75 ohm Number of COFDM frequencies per module : 4 different channels according to EN 300 744 2 per port Number of services per card : 250 services (sum of all 4 channels) Multiplexing : Yes, per port Transparent pass-through : Yes, per port Modulation - IFFT size : 2k, 8k - Guard intervals : 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 - Constellation : QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM - Channel spacing : 5, 6, 7 or 8 MHz - Code rates : 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Frequency range : 47 862 MHz Frequency step size : 1 Hz Frequency stability : 2 ppm Output level with 4 carriers on : -9,2 to +2,2dBm Output level adjustment step size (GUI) : 0,2 dB PCR Regeneration : Yes, According to EN50083-9 Tables Supported - PSI : PAT, PMT, CAT - SI : SDT, NIT, EITpf ,TOT, TDT - PSIP : MGT, TVCT, CVCT

O U T P U T P R O C E S S I N G S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

PSI/SI Function Pass-through of scrambled services PSI/SI handling Tables supported PSIP Multiplexing Function Tables supported Supported on Video format

: PSI/SI input analysis, regeneration based on input and operations performed on the signal : Yes, on TS level. For SPTS output only : Automatically regenerated : PAT, PMT, CAT, SDT, NIT, EIT p/f, TDT, TOT : PSIP input analysis : PAT, PMT, MGT, VCT, EIT, ETT, STT : ASI output (standard) and IP output (option) : Transport stream, MPEG-2 SD/HD and MPEG-4 SD/HD

P R O C E S S I N G M O D U L E S S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
User data pass through AFD and Bar Data Closed Captions Audio Pass-Through Audio transcoding : SMPTE 2016-3 : EIA-708B : EIA-608B over EIA-708B : Dolby Digital (AC-3) : MPEG-1 Layer 2 : AAC-LC : Can be implemented upon request

E N V I R O N M E N TA L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Conditions Operational temperature Operational humidity Storage temperature Storage humidity : 0C to +40C : 0% to 95% (non-condensing) : -20C to +70C : 5% to 95% (non-condensing) : Input voltage 110V/240V, 50/60 Hz : Input voltage -35 to -75 V DC, F250 16A fuse : Option 1. 300W each, T250V 5A fuse : Option 2. 400W each, T250V 6A fuse : Power supplies are monitored from GUI and via LEDs on chassis : Hot-swappable, mounted on opposite side of input/output Modules : 360W each : 1 or optionally 2 (not possible to combine AC and DC) : 200W, T250V 4A fuse :1 : Internally mounted : Hot-swappable fans (airflow front-to-back) :4 : Fans are monitored from GUI and via LEDs on chassis : Integrated fans (airflow right to left side) :6 : 19 4RU (w*h*d mm) 440 (480 with ears) * 180 * 400 : Telco cable in front, Broadcast style cable in back : 19 1RU (w*h*d mm) 440 (480 with ears) * 45 * 480 : Broadcast style cable in back and front : Class 1 laser product

Bulk Descrambling

Interface CA system support BISS support Maximum data rate Number of services per module Scrambling algorithms

: SW based smart card : Please contact Appear TV : Mode 1 : Up to 850 MBit/s : 250 : DVB-CA and AES

DVB Descrambling Interface CA system support* Number of services per CAM

: DVB Common Interface : BetaCrypt, Conax, Cryptoworks, Irdeto, Mediaguard, Viaccess, NDS Viasat, Nagra : 10 (requires multi service CAM)

Power AC Power 4RU and 1RU DC Power 4RU AC Power supply rating 4 RU chassis Control 4RU chassis Mounting 4RU chassis DC Power supply rating 4 RU chassis Number of power supplies 4RU chassis Power supply rating 1RU chassis Number of power supplies 1RU Chassis Mounting 1RU chassis Fans Physical Cooling 4RU chassis Number of fans 4RU chassis Control 4RU chassis Cooling 1RU chassis Number of fans 1RU chassis Dimensions 4RU chassis Mounting options 4RU chassis Dimensions 1RU chassis Mounting options 1RU chassis Modules including optical SFP

* Appear TV aim to integrate with all major CA providers. Please contact Appear TV for an updated list over integrated CA systems.

Scrambling Scrambling algorithm Maximum data rate Number of services per scrambler card Video format Interface towards CA System Number of CA systems EMM Entropy reduction EPG (ETSI EN 300 458 V1.9.1) (ETSI TR 101 211 V1.9.1) Ingest Output : Maximum data-rate Number of services per module

: DVB-CA and AES : Up to 850 MBit/s : 250 (depending on SW license) : Transport stream, MPEG-2 SD/HD and MPEG-4 SD/HD : Simulcrypt interface : 4 CA systems simultaneously : Yes : Yes for DVB No for AES : EIT table from any port Re-generated EIT table : Maximum data-rate playout rate: 40 : Number of services per module: 250

Specifications and product availability are subject to change without notice.

A P P E A R T V s D V B - S / S 2
Appear TVs DVB-S2 input module is used by operators to receive HD channels. The module supports both DVB-S and DVB-S2. The DVB-S2 demodulation is sold as a SW option, so the card can later be upgraded to DVB-S2 support.

REDUNDANCY
( AWA R D W I N N I N G )

I N T E L L I G E N T S O F T WA R E
Appear TVs intelligent redundancy software provides seamless integration between broadcast equipment and IP networks. Appear TVs redundancy solution is unique in being the only software solution in the IP television market to take a holistic view of operation and network management. Redundancy configurations are simplified and automated, and operational routines are significantly reduced. Appear TVs holistic approach is built upon a single software core capable of handling failures on both inputs and outputs. This redundancy solution offers operators using IP for video distribution significant quality of service benefits and improved network efficiency. The system provides automatic backup in case of service stream failure on an operators network, without requiring complex control software. IP Output Redundancy With Appear TV, operators can now determine a redundancy, maintenance and repair strategy appropriate for their operations, their customer base and services offered. The IP output redundancy system presents a network with multiple sources from which it is possible to obtain the same service. Should the service from one source be corrupted, the network can receive the service from another source. For a full redundancy scenario, identical Appear TV chassis can be configured to receive, process and stream identical services. In a typical deployment, a service is broadcast from two locations using the same IP multicast source address. As long as all sources have the same IP source address, the network will route just a single copy of the multicast stream forward to the receiver. In the event of a service issue within, or prior to, the Appear TV chassis, the IP output module exploits standard IP protocols to trigger external routers to switch to secondary sources. Where full redundancy is not required, partial redundancy strategies can be implemented. Systems can be configured to provide full redundancy of only selected premium ormust-carryservices. Operators can then choose not to replicate the input and descrambling functions of lower priority services, but still equip the chassis with multiple IP output modules to provide limited fault tolerance.

F E AT U R E S
Provides unmatched service availability Rapid switching Utilizes general level 3 IP - routing protocols to perform the switching (or signal selection) Can switch an entire port or just one service (SPTS) Minimal network setup required

D V B - S / S 2 - S O F T WA R E O P T I O N S AVA I L A B L E

Redundancy structure supports multiple site distribution