Data Sheet

D9800 Network Transport Receiver

Product Overview
The Synamedia® D9800 Network Transport Receiver is the most versatile receiver designed
offering hardware configurability and Over The Air (OTA) licensing that allows content providers
to customize the product to support the gamut of their applications. Designed to support High-
Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) and Ultrahigh-Definition (UHD) delivery over satellite and IP
terrestrial content distribution networks requiring Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite (DVB-S),
Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite - Second Generation (DVB-S2), and IP reception capabilities,
futureproofing the next network expansion. The D9800 chassis is available in a single stream
variant for decoding to baseband digital or analog video and multi-stream variant for bulk
decryption and high-density transcoding applications.

The single stream variant focuses on single service video decode applications. The integrated
video decoder can decode an MPEG-2, Advanced Video Coding (AVC), or HEVC video-encoded
service and output the Serial Digital Interface (SDI) or composite uncompressed video. The D9800
is capable of outputting simultaneous High- Definition (HD) and down-converted Standard
Definition (SD).

The multi-stream chassis is targeted towards applications that require decryption and/or
transcoding on multiple video services within a transport stream or multiple transport streams.
The optional satellite front end has four demodulators for sourcing content across transponders
belonging to the same programmer. The multi-stream chassis can decrypt up to 32 PowerVu
services and transcode up to 16 services of AVC to MPEG-2 making it ideal for content providers
carrying a high number of channels. The optional high density HEVC card adds the ability to
transcode from an HEVC encoded source.

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The multi-stream chassis is targeted towards applications that require decryption and/or transcoding on multiple
video services within a transport stream or multiple transport streams. The optional satellite front end has four
demodulators for sourcing content across transponders belonging to the same programmer. The multi-stream
chassis can decrypt up to 32 PowerVu services and transcode up to 16 services of AVC to MPEG-2 making it ideal
for content providers carrying a high number of channels. The optional high density HEVC card adds the ability to
transcode from an HEVC encoded source.

For content providers exploring migration from satellite distribution to IP, the D9800 offers several options that
enable content providers a path to a graceful migration. MPEGoIP is available for leased line fixed bandwidth
applications as well as Adaptive Bit Rate (ABR) and Zixi for transmission over the Content Delivery Networks (CDN).
For these use cases, the outputs of the receiver remain transparent so any output application can be served with
these new input sources.

Synamedia D9800 Network Transport Receiver

Features and Benefits

Digital Program Distribution
The Synamedia D9800 Network Transport Receiver offers Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) transport output and
MPEGoIP output (HW option). These outputs provide a decrypted program for digital distribution when a codec
or bitrate change is not needed. This capability provides the original compressed video programs on the outputs.

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.

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Digital Baseband Outputs

The single stream Synamedia D9800 Network Transport Receiver is capable of decoding MPEG-2, AVC (if licensed),
and HEVC (if licensed) compressed video content and outputting SDI baseband digital video. The decoder will
decode any input resolution compliant with the codec standard that is licensed to decode. The SDI and composite
outputs will automatically downscale based on the output resolution that the unit is licensed for up to 1080p60.
Two SDI ports can be configured mirrored for redundancy or one native and one down-converted from the same
input source

Digital Transport Stream Outputs

The multi-stream Synamedia D9800 Network Transport Receiver is capable receiving up to 400 Mbps input
aggregately and can transcode up to 16 video services. The aggregate output bit rate is 800 Mbps in order to
accommodate more than one application per video service. For example, content providers can use the D9800 to
decrypt 16 services and output the native and transcoded service for each of the input services on one aggregated
TS output via MPEGoIP. The full functional multiplex allows for almost limitless applications of services on the
digital transport outputs for ASI and MPEGoIP.

Common Features
• Four independent RF inputs with licensable independent tuner/demodulators
• Forward Error Correction (FEC) based on SMPTE 2022 for MPEGoIP input and output
• DVB-S Quaternary Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) demodulation
• Licensable DVB-S2 QPSK and eight-phase shift keying (8PSK)
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• Synamedia PowerVu conditional access with Data Encryption Standard (DES) or DVB descrambling
• Optional DVB-CI support for CAM-based conditional access
• 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
• Fingerprint-triggered output to identify piracy sources
• Field-upgradeable software
• 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
• Digital program mapping providing uplink control for service replacements in blackout areas
• Synamedia Live Event Controller support
• Satellite disaster recovery support with Synamedia PowerVu Network Center uplink control (V12.5 or
later)
• Onscreen display support on transcoded or baseband output
• Ancillary data support: ST2010, ST2016, ST2031, ST334, OP-47, ST2038

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Single Stream Decoding Specific Features

• User-configurable redundant ASI, SDI, or HD-SDI outputs
• SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI video output with embedded audio
• 4:2:0 10-bit HEVC decoding up to UHD resolutions
• 4:2:0 AVC decoding up to 1080p60
• 4:2:0 MPEG-2 decoding up to 1080p60
• 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)
• Closed captioning support for EIA-608 and EIA-708
• MPEG and Dolby Digital audio decoding
• DVB or Imitext subtitling
• Four or eight audio outputs providing either two or four stereo pairs of balanced audio, each with the ability
to use part of the output for applications such as Second Audio Program (SAP), cue tones, and so on
• Dolby-E passthrough support
• Uplink-addressable decoder output control, including Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI) data, audio routing,
DPI, and ASI output
• DVB-VBI and SCTE-127 support
• Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) cue tone and cue trigger outputs for advertisement insertion
• HDMI monitoring port (controllable over PNC)

Multi-Stream Specific Features

• Optional 8 or 16 channels of AVC to MPEG-2 transcoding
• HEVC to MPEG-2 transcoding supported in specific HW configurations
• 400 Mbps aggregate input and 800 Mbps aggregate output for using content sources for multiple purposes
• Decrypt up to 32 services of PVu content
• User defined TS multiplex on physical output ports (IP or ASI)
• MPEGoIP interface standard
• Select services across transponders with 4 tuners (Only allowed for transponders from the same programmer)

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Product Specifications

Synamedia D9800 Network Transport Receiver General Product Specification

System
Video Standards ● MPEG-2, MPEG-4 (H.264), HEVC (H.265) and DVB compatible EN 300 421, EN 300 468

Tuner RF inputs
Number of RF inputs ● 4 (default 1 active at a time, or can be licensed as individual tuners)

Input level ● –25 to –65 dBm per carrier

Frequency range ● 950 to 2150 MHz

Symbol rate range ● DVB-S:

◦ 1.0 to 45MS/s
● DVB-S2:
◦ 1.0 to 45 MS/s
RF Demodulation ● DVB-S QPSK, DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK, 16/32APSK, DVB-S2x (with GEN2 Tuner)

Input return loss ● ≥ 18 dB (950–2150 MHz)

Port-to-port isolation ● ≥ 55 dB (58 dB typical) (950–2150 MHz)

Input impedance ● 75 ohm

ASI Input
● EN50083-9, DVB-ASI coaxial, 188/204-byte packets

IP Ports (Single stream optional, Multi-stream standard )

Physical ● RJ-45

Ethernet ● 100BASE-T Ethernet and 1000BASE-T Ethernet

In/Output Modes ● UDP, RTP, FEC (SMPTE2022)

◦ Zixi Input supported (1 stream on D9800-SS, 2 streams on D9800-MS)

Rates ● Input: 400Mbps

● Output: 800Mbps

MPE Data ● Up to 10 Mbps

Conditional Access
Synamedia PowerVu ● DES/DVB scrambling
conditional access ● 56bit/AES128 bit decryption

DVB-CI ● 2 Common Interface slots: EN 50221 (Optional Module)

● Multicrypt and Simulcrypt support
● VideoGuard(VG) pairing, VG FingerPrinting, VG On Screen Messaging, VG Transport/Decode controls

Other ● BISS mode 1/E

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Other Outputs
Alarm Output ● 1 Programmable Relay output

Cue Tone Output ● Balanced Audio Output -3dBu +/- 3dB, 600Ohms, Impedance <50 Ohms

Cue Trigger Outputs ● 8 open collector outputs

Monitoring and
Management
● Fully documented open API allowing integration with third-party components
● SNMP traps/mibs
● Syslog
● Easy control local web GUI

Device Specifications
Environmental ● Operating Temperature: 0–50°C (32–122°F),

● Storage Temperature: –20–70°C (–4–158°F)

Chassis Mechanical spec. ● Height: 1.72 in. (4.37 cm) 1RU high, 19 in. EIA rack mountable
● Width: 17.35 in. (44.07 cm)
● Depth: 20.25 in. (51.44 cm)
● Weight: 15 lbs (6.8 kg) for single stream chassis, 22 lbs (10 kg) for multi-stream chassis (approx.).

Power ● Voltage Range: 100V to 240VAC

● Line Frequency: 50/60Hz
● Power Consumption: 70W typical for single stream chassis, 82W typical for multi-stream chassis (without LNB)
● LNB Sat input Power: +13V or +18V at 400 mA max. RF input 1 only.

Single Stream and Decoder Specific Product Specifications

Analog SD Video Output

Number of channels ● 1

Video decompression type ● MPEG-2 4:2:0, MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:0, H.265 HEVC 4:2:0

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

Maximum video resolution ● 720x480 and 576 video output

Audio Outputs
Number of channels ● 2 stereo pairs or 4 mono channels and 5.1 channel down-mix
● 4 stereo pairs or 8 mono channels (with license)

Audio decompression ● MPEG, Dolby Digital (AC-3), HE-AAC, and Dolby Digital Plus
● Dolby-E input support (SMPTE302) with SDI passthrough (SMPTE338)

Analog Output level ● Balanced output is adjustable at the front panel by ±6.0 dB (ref. 100 kilo ohms) and is factory calibrated to +18 dBu (at full
scale). Recommended 600 ohm operation adjustment range is –6 dB to +4dB. +17 dBu (ref. 600 ohms) at full scale
Frequency response ● ±0.2 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz (ref. 100 kiloohms)

Total harmonic distortion ● < 0.02% at 1 kHz (ref. 100 kiloohms)

Dynamic range ● 85 dB (CCIR average response meter [ARM] weighting)

Crosstalk ● –115 dB at 1 kHz (typical)

Digital Video Outputs SDI is optional HW

Number of Video Channels ● 1

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SDI Output Ports ● 2 BNC ports

● Either mirrored output or simultaneous 1 port SD and 1 port HD output
SDI Output type/format ● 3G-SDI, SMPTE-424M (license option)
● HD-SDI, SMPTE-292M (license option)
● SDI, SMPTE-259M
Embedded SDI audio ● 2 audio programs (license option for 4), PCM or pass-through
● 2 digital audio outputs (license option for 4) (1 stereo channel each)
● BNC, AES-3id (HW limited to 2), SMPTE 276M
Digital HDMI output ● HDMI 2.0a (no HDCP) with HLG HDR and 4k/UHD support (licensed)

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 SD ● 4:3: 16:9 letterbox, 14:9 letterbox, center cutout, none
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
● VITS
PAL ● Lines 7 to 22, fields 1 and 2
● WST
● WSS
● VPS
● VITC
● VITS

Multi-Stream and Transcoder Specific Product Specifications

HD Video Tx Output
Compression format ● MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 (optional)

Vertical resolutions ● Same as input

Horizontal resolutions ● 1080i:1920, 1080i:1440, 720p:1280, 720p:960

Output bitrate ● 10 Mbps to 25 Mbps

SD Video Tx Output
Compression format ● MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 (optional)

Vertical resolutions ● Same as input

Horizontal resolutions ● 720/704/544/528

Output bitrate ● 2 Mbps to 15 Mbps

SD output aspect ratios ● 4:3, 16:9

Aspect ratio conversions ● Auto, auto AFD, 16:9 letterbox, 4:3 pillarbox, 14:9, 4:3 center cut, 16:9 scale

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Decryption and
Transcoding
Transcode density ● Up to 16 AVC or up to 12 HEVC

Decrypt density ● Up to 32 services of PVu

Bit Rates ● Up to 400 Mbps aggregate input and 800 Mbps aggregate output (individual physical input limitations and decrypt limitations
apply

Figure 2 shows the rear view of the Synamedia D9800 Network Transport Receiver single stream
configuration and multi-stream.

Figure 2. Synamedia D9800 Network TransportReceiver

Ordering Information
To place an order or download software, visit the Synamedia Ordering Portal Home Page.

Synamedia D9800 Single Stream Base HW Chassis Part Number

1RU D9800 Base Chassis with ASI Input/Output D9800-SS-BASIC

1RU D9800 Base Chassis with ASI and MPEGOIP Input/Output D9800-SS-MPEGOIP

Synamedia D9800 Single Stream Base Decoder only Options Part Number

D9800 Analog Video and Audio Output Decoder D9800-ANALOG

Synamedia D9800 Common Hardware Options Part Number

Four Port Satellite Input Card with optional DVB-S2x support D9800-SAT-GEN2

DVB Common Interface Module for 2 CAMs D9800-DVB-CI

D9800 Digital Video and Audio Output Decoder D9800-3G-SDI

Synamedia D9800 Multi and Single Stream Software License Options Part Number

AVC Video Decoding License (per chassis) L-D9800-DEC-AVC

HEVC Video Decoding License (must have L-D9800-DEC-AVC) (per chassis) L-D9800-DEC-HEVC

Standard HD (up to 720p, 1080i) Output License (must have D9800-3G-SDI HW) (per chassis) L-D9800-VR-HD

Advanced HD (up to 1080p) Output License (must have D9800-3G-SDI HW and L-D9800-VR-HD) (per chassis) L-D9800-VR-3G

D9800 4k Video Output Enablement License for HDMI L-D9800-VR-4K

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Enable 3 and 4 Audio License (must have D9800-3G-SDI HW) (per chassis) L-D9800-AUD-ADV

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Enables adaptive bit rate sources as an input (per chassis) L-D9800-ABR2TS

Enables Zixi sources as an input (per chassis) L-D9800-ZIXI

Bundle license for ABR2TS and Zixi (per chassis) L-D9800-IPBUNDLE

Upgrade to DVB-S2 Demodulation License (must have D9800-SAT-GEN2 HW) (per chassis) L-D9800-SAT-S2

Upgrade to DVB-S2x Demodulation License (must have D9800-SAT-GEN2 HW and DVB-S2 license) (per chassis) L-D9800-SAT-S2x

D9800 S2-16/32APSK Demodulation Enablement License L-D9800-SAT-APSK

Synamedia D9800 Multi-Stream Base HW Chassis Part Number

1RU D9800 Base Chassis with ASI and MPEGOIP Input/Output D9800-MS-MPEGOIP

Synamedia D9800 Multi-Stream only Transcoder HW Options Part Number

AVC to MPEG-2 8 Channel Transcode Card D9800-TXB

HEVC Decoder Front End Card (for HEVC input transcoding) D9800-HEVC-DEC

Synamedia D9800 Multi-Stream only Software License Options Part Number

Add an extra Tuner/Demodulator License (must have D9800-SAT-GEN1 HW) (per tuner, 1 included) L-D9800-SAT-DEMOD

Add an SD Output Transcoding Channel to a D9800-TXB L-D9800-SD-TX

Add an HD Output Transcoding Channel to a D9800-TXB L-D9800-HD-TX

Upgrade an SD to an HD Transcoding Channel to a D9800-TXB L-D9800-HD-UPGR-TX

Add AVC output per channel to a D9800-TXB L-D9800-AVC-TX

D9800 HEVC Transcoding License for Multistream L-D9800-HEVC-CH

PVu Bulk Decryption License (up to 32 services decrypt exceed transcoding channels) (per chassis) L-D9800-PVU-DCRYPT

DVB Bulk Decryption License (up to 32 services or limited by CAM) (per chassis) L-D9800-DVB-DCRYPT

Enables an additional 6 IP input sources (2 standard) L-D9800-IP-TS-6PK

Enables an additional 30 IP input sources (2 standard) L-D9800-IP-TS-30PK

Ordering Information: Country-Specific Powercords

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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Warranty Information
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