Cisco D9854 Advanced Program Receiver

Product Overview
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The Cisco D9854 Advanced Program Receiver (Figure 1) is designed for satellite content distribution applications
requiring Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite (DVB-S) and Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite - Second
Generation (DVB-S2) reception capabilities with 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 SDI output. A high-quality SDI or HD-SDI output version of the
Cisco D9854 is available for re-encoding applications.

Figure 1. Cisco D9854 Advanced Program Receiver

Digital Program Distribution

The Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) transport output or the optional MPEGoIP output provides 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
● DVB-S quaternary phase shift keying (QPSK) demodulation
● DVB-S2 QPSK and eight phase shift keying (8PSK) demodulation
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● 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

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 ● 4:2:0 SDMPEG-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
● 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

Optional Features
● MPEGoIP output only available on the digital transport model
● User-switchable redundant ASI, SDI, or HD-SDI outputs
● SDI or HD-SDI video output with embedded audio
● AES-3id digital audio output

Specifications
Table 1 provides product specifications for the Cisco D9854 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

Number of RF inputs 4 (1 active at a time)

Input level -25 to -65 dBm per carrier

Frequency range 950 to 2150 MHz

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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 Ω

Analog HD Video Output

Number of channels 1

Video decompression type MPEG-24:2:0and MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:0

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 G -4 AVC 4:2:0

Video standard NTSC and PAL B/G/I/D/M/N

Maximum video resolution 720x480 and 576 digital audio and video output (future)

Analog Audio Output

Number of channels 2 stereo pairs or4 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 available in anticipated software release

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

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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 IP data

Connector RJ-45, 10/100BaseT

Rates Up to 10 Mbps

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, Cryptoworks available in an anticipated future software release

Other Outputs

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

MPEGoIP Output (Optional)

Physical RJ-45

Ethernet 10BASE-T Ethernet, 100BASE-T Ethernet, and 1000BASE-T Ethernet

Output modes UDP Raw, RTP

Ethernet output for control RJ-45, 10BASE-T Ethernet, 100BASE-T Ethernet, and 1000BASE-T Ethernet
and monitoring

MPEG-2 transport output EN 50083-9, DVB-ASI coaxial, 188 byte packets

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)

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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 100 V to 240 VAC

Line frequency 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 37 W maximum

LNB power on satellite input +13 V or +18 V at 400 mA maximum

Figure 2 shows the rear panel of the Cisco D9854 Advanced Program Receiver base model.

Figure 2. Cisco D9854 Advanced Program Receiver (Base Model)

Figure 3 shows the Cisco D9854 Advanced Program Receiver SDI model, with SD, HD-SDI, and AES outputs.

Figure 3. Cisco D9854 Advanced Program Receiver (SDI Model, with SD, HD-SDI, and AES Outputs)

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 Receiver Features Part Number

1RU with GEN-ISE, ASI & MPEGoIP out D9854-GEN-ASI-1RU

1RU with NAP-ISE, ASI & MPEGoIP out D9854-NAP-ASI-1RU

1RU with GEN-ISE, ASI, SDI & MPEGoIP out D9854-GEN-SDI-1RU

1RU with NAP-ISE, ASI, SDI & MPEGoIP out D9854-NAP-SDI-1RU

1RU with SFN-ISE, ASI, SDI & MPEGoIP out D9854-SFN-ASI-1RU

1RU with GEN-ISE, DVB, ASI & MPEGoIP out D9854-GEN-ASI-DVB

1RU with GEN-ISE, DVB, ASI, SDI & MPEGoIP out D9854-GEN-SDI-DVB

D9854 Add-On License Features Part Number

HD Video Decoding License L-D9854-HDDEC

MPEG4 Video Decoding License L-D9854-MP4DEC

DVB S2 Demodulation License L-D9854-DVBS2

MPEGoIP Out put License L-D9854-IPOUT

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PowerVu user default settings D9854-UD-POWER-VU

DVB-CI user default settings D9854-UD-DVB-CI

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

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