Data Sheet

Cisco D9854-I Advanced Program Receiver

Product Overview
If you’re looking for a multifaceted receiver, look no further than the Cisco® D9854-I Advanced Program Receiver
(Figure 1). Designed for satellite and terrestrial content distribution applications requiring Digital Video
Broadcasting - Satellite (DVB-S), Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite - Second Generation (DVB-S2), and IP
reception capabilities, it has advanced digital outputs for digital tier program distribution. A built-in decoder can
decode an MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding (AVC) high definition (HD) program for analog monitoring
or a standard definition (SD) down-conversion for composite. MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 AVCSD programs can also be
decoded for analog and Serial Digital Interface (SDI) output. The Cisco D9854-I comes with RF, ASI, and MPEG
over IP (MPEGoIP) input combined with a high-quality SDI or HD-SDI output and optional MPEGoIP output.

Figure 1. Cisco D9854-I Advanced Program Receiver

Digital Program Distribution

The Cisco D9854-I Advanced Program Receiver offers Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) transport output and
MPEGoIP output (a licensed option). They provide a number of output modes and can carry a decrypted program
for digital tier distribution. This capability helps ensure that compressed video programs are efficiently distributed to
households equipped with digital set-top boxes.

Digital Program Mapping

Digital Program Mapping allows programmers to “transparently” substitute programs at the uplink. It maintains
predictable and compliant transport output during service replacement, network information table (NIT) retuning,
and channel changes, including forced tuning. This feature remaps the packet identifier (PID) information from the
primary service to an alternate service, allowing downstream devices to continue to operate without headend
operator intervention. This helps ensure availability of alternate programming in the digital tier.

Digital Advertisement Insertion

Digital program insertion (DPI) information is available along with the video and audio PIDs for external
advertisement insertion in compressed digital format.

Main Features
● Four L-band inputs
● New H/W with up to 180 Mbps throughput/bandwidth
● MPEGoIP Input with Redundancy (1 MPTS or 1 SPTS)
● MPEGoIP Output with Redundancy (1 MPTS or 16 SPTS)

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 ● Supports Forward Error Correction (FEC) based on SMPTE 2022 for MPEGoIP input and Output
● DVB-S quaternary phase shift keying (QPSK) demodulation
● DVB-S2 QPSK and eight phase shift keying (8PSK) demodulation
● Cisco PowerVu® conditional access with Data Encryption Standard (DES) or DVB descrambling
● Support for Basic Interoperable Scrambling System (BISS) conditional access
● DVB-CI support for CAM-based conditional access
● 4:2:0 HD MPEG-4 AVC and MPEG-2 1080i and 720p decoding
● 4:2:0 SD MPEG-4 AVC and MPEG-2 decoding
● Aspect ratio conversion (4:3, 16:9, 14:9) with Active Format Descriptor (AFD) control for SD programs
● AFD support for down-conversion of HD programs with aspect ratio conversion
● User-configurable redundant ASI, SDI, or HD-SDI outputs
● SDI or HD-SDI video output with embedded audio
● Closed captioning support for EIA-608 and EIA-708
● MPEG and Dolby Digital audio decoding
● DVB or Imitext subtitling
● Four audio outputs providing either two stereo pairs or four mono channels of balanced, audio, each with
the ability to use part of the output for applications such as second audio program (SAP), cue tones, etc.
● Utility data up to 38.4 kbps using RS-232
● Uplink addressable decoder output control, including vertical blanking interval (VBI) data, audio routing,
DPI, and ASI output)
● Fingerprint trigger
● Field upgradeable software and security
● Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for setup, control, and monitoring
● Front panel liquid crystal display (LCD) for control and monitoring
● Web browser interface for easy setup, control, and monitoring
● DVB-VBI and SCTE-127 support
● CAM Interface software
● Dual-tone multifrequent (DTMF) cue tone and cue trigger outputs for advertisement insertion
● Digital program mapping providing uplink control for service replacements in blackout areas
● Cisco Live Event Controller support
● On Screen Display support on baseband output.
● Satellite Disaster Recovery support with Cisco PowerVu Network Center uplink control
(Release 12.5 or later)

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 Specifications
Table 1 provides product specifications for the Cisco D9854-I Advanced Program Receiver.

Table 1. Product Specifications

Feature Description
System
Standards MPEG-2 and DVB compatible
EN 300 421, EN 300 468
Demodulation DVB-S QPSK, DVB-S2 QPSK and 8PSK
Tuner RF inputs
Number of RF inputs 4 (1 active at a time)
Input level -25 to -65 dBm per carrier
Frequency range 950 to 2150 MHz
Symbol rate range ● DVB-S:
◦ 1.0 to 45 MSymbols/s
● DVB-S2:
◦ 10.0 to 30 MSymbols/s
◦ 1.0 to 10 MSymbols/s (contact Cisco)
Carrier capture range ≥ ±3.0 MHz (1-10 Msymbols)
≥ ±5.0 MHz (10-30 Msymbols)

Satellites C-band and Ku-band

Input impedance 75 Ohm
ASI input

MPEG-2 transport input EN50083-9, DVB-ASI coaxial, 188/204 byte packets

MPEGoIP Input

Physical RJ-45
Ethernet 100BASE-T Ethernet, and 1000BASE-T Ethernet
FEC FEC based on SMPTE 2022 for MPEGoIP input

Input modes UDP Raw, RTP, FEC

Rates Up to 180 Mbps

Analog Outputs

Analog HD Video Output

Number of channels 1
Video decompression type MPEG-2 4:2:0 and MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:0 (Optional)
Video standard 1080i at 29.97 frames per second (fps), 1080i at25 fps, 720p at59.94 fps, and 720pat 50 fps

Horizontal video resolutions 1080i: 1920, 1440, and 1280

720p: 1280, 960, and 640
Analog SD Video Output

Number of channels 1 (2 identical outputs)

Video decompression type MPEG-2 4:2:0 and MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:0
Video standard NTSC and PAL B/G/I/D/M/N
Maximum video resolution 720x480 and 576 video output

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 Feature Description
Analog Audio Output
Number of channels 2 stereo pairs or 4 mono channels and 5.1 channel down-mix
Audio decompression MPEG or Dolby Digital (AC-3)
HE-AAC single stereo pair or Dolby Digital Plus single stereo pair
Output level Balanced, adjustable audio outputs are factory set for unity gain (0 dBm out over 600 ohms for 0 dBm in).
Output is adjustable at the front panel by ±6.0 dB (ref. 100 kilohms) and is factory calibrated to +18 dBu
(at full scale).
Frequency response ±0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz (ref. 100 kilohms)
Total harmonic distortion < 0.3% at 1 kHz (ref. 100 kilohms)
Dynamic range 85 dB (CCIR average response meter [ARM] weighting)
Crosstalk 80 dB at 1 kHz (typical)
Digital Outputs (Optional)

Digital HD Video Output

Number of channels 1

User selectable output ports 2

Output type BNC
Output format HD-SDI, SMPTE-292M
SDI, SMPTE-259M
Embedded audio 2 audio programs, PCM or pass-through
2 digital audio outputs (1 stereo channel each)
BNC, AES-3id, SMPTE 276M
Aspect Ratio
Display aspect ratios 4:3, 16:9

Aspect ratio conversions for 4:3: 16:9 letterbox, 14:9 letterbox, center cutout
down-conversion 16:9: Center Cutout
Aspect ratio conversions for 4:3: 16:9 letterbox, 14:9 letterbox, center cutout, none
SD programs 16:9: Scale to 16:9
VBI
NTSC ● Lines 10 to 22, fields 1 and 2
● Line 21 closed captions
● NABTS
● AMOL I and II (Neilsen)
● VITC
● WSS

PAL ● Lines 7 to 22, fields 1 and 2

● WST
● WSS
● VPS
● VITC

Data Outputs

RS-232 asynchronous data

Rates 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19,200, 38,400 b/s
Ethernet output for MPE data
Connector RJ-45, 100/1000BaseT
Rates Up to 10 Mbps

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 Feature Description

Conditional Access
Cisco PowerVu conditional DES or DVB
access
DVB descrambling BISS mode1/E
DVB-CI
Interface 2 CI slots - EN 50221
CA method Multicrypt, Simulcrypt
Conditional Access System Irdeto, Viaccess, Nagravision, Conax
(CAS) MediaGuard, Roscrypt, Cisco VideoGuard™ and Cryptoworks
Other Outputs

ASI Output
MPEG-2 transport output EN50083-9, DVB-ASI coaxial, 188/204 byte packets
MPEGoIP Output (Optional)

Physical RJ-45
Ethernet 100BASE-T Ethernet, and 1000BASE-T Ethernet
Output modes UDP Raw, RTP, FEC

FEC FEC based on SMPTE 2022

Rates Up to 200 Mbps
Relay output

Programmable relay output Alarm or configurable to one of the 8 open collector outputs
Cue Tone Output
Balanced audio output -3.0 dBu ±3 dB, 600 ohms

Output impedance < 50ohms

Cue Trigger Outputs
Number of outputs 8

Type Open collector

Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature 0-50°C (32-122°F)
Storage -20-70°C (-4-158°F)
Chassis Mechanical Specifications
Height 1.72 in. (4.37 cm) 1RU high, 19 in. EIA rack mountable
Width 17.35 in. (44.07 cm)
Depth 13.78 in. (35.0 cm)
Weight 10 lbs (4.5 kg) approx.
Power
Voltage range 100V to 240 VAC
Line frequency 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 50W typical (without LNB)
LNB power on satellite input +13V or +18V at 400 mA maximum

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 Figure 2 shows the Cisco D9854-I Advanced Program Receiver.

Figure 2. Cisco D9854-I Advanced Program Receiver

Ordering Information
To place an order, visit the Cisco Ordering Home Page. To download software, visit the Cisco Software Center.
Table 2 provides ordering information.

Table 2. Ordering Information

Cisco D9854-I Receiver Features Part Number

1RU with GEN-ISE, ASI, MPEoIP Input & SDI out D9854-IPIN-GEN-1RU
1RU with NAP-ISE, ASI, MPEGoIP Input & SDI out D9854-IPIN-NAP-1RU
D9854-I Add-On License Features Part Number
HD Video Decoding License LIC-D9854-HD-DEC
MPEG4 Video Decoding License LIC-D9854-MPEG4
DVB S2 Demodulation License LIC-D9854-DVB-S2
MPEGoIP Out put License LIC-D9854-IP-OUT

Table 3 provides ordering information on country-specific power cords.

Table 3. Ordering Information: Country-Specific Power Cords

Power Cord Description Part Number

North American Power Cord (US, IEC, 10AMP, 2.5m) CAB-PWR-DMN-US

Japan Power Cord CAB-PWR-DMN-JPN

China Power Cord (IEC) CAB-PWR-DMN-CHN
Australia Power Cord CAB-PWR-DMN-AUS

Italy Power Cord CAB-PWR-DMN-IT

European Power Cord (EU) CAB-PWR-DMN-EU
Brazil Power Cord CAB-PWR-DMN-BRA
India Power Cord CAB-PWR-DMN-IND
Argentina Power Cord CAB-PWR-DMN-ARG
UK Power Cord (IEC, 10AMP, 2.5m) CAB-PWR-DMN-UK

For More Information

To learn more about the Cisco D9854-I Advanced Program Receiver, contact your local account representative or
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 With each AVC/H.264 product, we are obligated to provide the following notice:

AVC VIDEO LICENSE

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC
STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR
ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE
http://www.mpegla.com.

Accordingly, please be advised that service providers, content providers, and broadcasters are required to obtain a
separate use license from MPEG LA prior to any use of AVC/H.264 encoders and/or decoders.

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