Head-End Digital Modulator HDTV / QAM

Head-End Digital Modulator HDTV / QAM HDTV 1200 C CI KLASSE CLASS English GSS Grundig SAT Systems GmbH Beuthener Strasse 43 D-90471 Nuremberg Phone: +49 (0) 911 / 703 8877 Fax: +49 (0) 911 / 703 9210 E-mail: info@gss.de Internet: http://www.gss.de

Contents 1 Safety regulations and notes...4 2 General information...5 2.1 Packing contents...5 2.2 Meaning of the symbols used...5 2.3 Technical data...5 2.4 Description...6 2.5 Software query...7 2.6 How the TPS module works...7 Station selection...7 Changing the Transport stream and ORGNET-ID...7 Changing the NIT...8 Changing the SID...8 3 Assembly...8 3.1 Installing the cassette...8 3.2 EMC regulations...9 3.3 Overview of the cassette...10 3.4 Connecting the cassette...10 3.5 Retrofitting a CA module...11 4 The control panel at a glance...12 4.1 Menu items...12 4.2 Control panel...12 5 Programming...13 5.1 Preparation...13 5.2 Notes on programming via the control software...13 5.3 Notes on level setting...13 5.3 Programming procedure...14 5.4 Programming the cassette...16 Selecting the cassette...16 Output signal (Level, Modulator)...17 Output parameter (QAM modulation, Inverting the user signal)...18 Output Symbol Rate...19 Output channel / Output frequency...20 Input parameters...21 LNB oscillator frequency...21 Input symbol rate...22 DVB mode...22 Setting the input frequency...23-2 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Station selection...24 Descrambling Stations...24 Service ID (SID)...24 Operation with a CA module...27 PID monitoring...27 CA module...27 Output data rate...28 Transport stream ID and the ORGNET-ID...29 Network Information Table (NIT)...30 NIT version...31 Factory reset...32 Saving settings...32 5.6 Programming via the control software...33 Quick setup via configuration file...33 Creating/exporting a configuration file...33 Importing a configuration file...35 Service-ID (SID)...36 6 Final procedures...38 7 Channel and frequency tables...39-3 - HDTV 1200 C CI

1 Safety regulations and notes Assembly, installation and servicing should be carried out by authorised electricians. Switch off the operating voltage of the system before beginning with assembly or service work or pull out the mains plug. Do not perform installation and service work during thunderstorms. Install the system so it will not be able to vibrate - in a dust-free, dry environment - in such a manner that it is protected from moisture, fumes, splashing water and dampness - somewhere protected from direct sunlight - not within the immediate vicinity of heat sources - in an ambient temperature of 0 C to +50 C. In case of the formation of condensation wait until the system is completely dried. Ensure that the head-end station is adequately ventilated. Do not cover the ventilation slots. Beware of short circuits No liability is accepted for any damage caused by faulty connections or inappropriate handling. Observe the relevant standards, regulations and guidelines on the installation and operation of antenna systems. The standards IEC/EN/DIN EN 50083 resp. IEC/EN/DIN EN 60728 must be observed. For further information please read the assembly instructions for the headend station used. Test the software versions of the head-end station and the cassette and update them if necessary. The current software versions can be found at "www.gss.de". Take action to prevent static discharge when working on the device! Electronic devices should never be disposed of in the household rubbish. In accordance with directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and the European Council from January 27, 2003 which addresses old electronic and electrical devices, such devices must be disposed of at a designated collection facility. At the end of its service life, please take your device to one of these public collection facilities for proper disposal. - 4 - HDTV 1200 C CI

2 General information 2.1 Packing contents 1 Cassette HDTV 1200 C CI 2 HF cables 1 Brief assembly instructions 2.2 M eaning of the symbols used Important note > General note Performing works 2.3 Technical data The devices meet the following EU directives: 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC The product fulfils the guidelines and standards for CE labelling (page 40). Unless otherwise noted all values are specified as "typical". HF input Frequency range:... 925 2150 MHz Level range:... 60 dbμv 80 dbμv Return loss:...> 8 db DVB-S modes:... QPSK 1 / 2, 2 / 3, 3 / 4, 5 / 6, 7 / 8 DVB-S2 modes:...qpsk 1 / 2, 3 / 5, 2 / 3, 3 / 4, 4 / 5, 5 / 6, 8 / 9, 9 / 10 8PSK 3 / 5, 2 / 3, 3 / 4, 5 / 6, 8 / 9, 9 / 10 Symbol rate DVB-S:... QPSK: 2 45 MSymb/s Symbol rate DVB-S2:... QPSK: 10 30 MSymb/s 8PSK: 10 31 MSymb/s HF output Frequency range:... 42.0 MHz 860.0 MHz Channels:... S21 C69 Types of modulation:...qam 4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 Output level:... 96 dbμv Output impedance:... 75 Ω - 5 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Connections SAT inputs:... 2 F sockets HF output:... 1 IEC socket Connection strip (10-pin):...for supply voltages and control circuits RS-232 socket:... serial interface for software update Common Interface:...several channels can be descrambled. Remote maintenance Remotely controllable (via PSW 1000*):... yes Remote update (via BEflash*):... yes (* and a corresponding management unit) 2.4 Description The cassette converts services (programmes) modulated in DVB-S-/DVB-S2 standard into one outgoing QAM modulated signal for feeding into a cable network. The cassette has two SAT inputs and one HF output. It is equipped with two input channel strips ("A" and "B") Tuner A CA Modul TPS Modulator HF Output Tuner B The channel strips are indicated in the head-end station display with "Bx A" and "Bx B". Using one adequate CA module scrambled stations of two transponders can be descrambled. The control of the cassette takes place via the control unit of the head-end station. Two LEDs provide an indication of the SAT IF input signal quality based on their colour (only when stations are selected). Additionally the quality of the transport stream received is displayed ("CN "). The integrated TPS module (Transport Stream Processing) processes the data of the transport streams. The QAM modulated HF output signals are sent through the HF output of the cassette to the output collector. The common output level of the channel strips can be set at the output collector. Software update for the operating software of the cassette is possible via satellite. When the head-end station is switched on, the two-line LC display shows the software version of the control unit. To operate this cassette the software version - 6 - HDTV 1200 C CI

of the control unit must be "V 44" or higher. You can find the current operating software for the control unit, the software "BE-Flash" and the current assembly instructions on the website "www.gss.de". The cassette is intended for use in the STANDARD LINE head-end stations. 2.5 Soft ware query Control unit If necessary, you can activate the indication of the software version of the control unit manually: Press any two keys on the control unit of the head-end station simultaneously until the display goes dark and the software version, e.g. "V 44" appears. Cassette The software version of the cassette, e.g. "V 44", is shown in the display after activating the cassette (see page 16). 2.6 How the TPS module works After decoding QPSK or 8PSK -modulated signals, the demodulated data streams can be accessed via the integrated TPS module. These data streams, also called transport streams, contain several stations in all their components (video, audio, data and service information), which can be changed using the TPS module. Station selection Individual stations can be selected. This reduces the data rate and, consequently, the output symbol rate. Additionally stations of the different transport streams can be assembled to a new transport stream. Changing the Tr ansport strea m and ORGNET-ID The transport stream ID can be changed. If the stations of two transponders are combined into one transport streams a new identification must be allocated to realise the channel search of the settop boxes connected without mistakes. If the ORGNET-ID is changed a new NIT must be generated. - 7 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Changing the NIT The transport stream contains data in the form of tables which the receivers evaluate and require for convenient use. The TPS module can adjust the "Network Information Table" (NIT) to accommodate the new station data. The "NIT" contains data which is required by the set-top boxes connected to the cable network for the automatic search feature. Changing the SID By default the SIDs are set automatically. When required the SID can be set manually using the control software PSW 1000 (from version 43 on). 3 Assembly 3.1 Installing the casset te Ensure the head-end station is mounted so it will not be able to vibrate. Avoid, for example, mounting the head-end station onto a lift shaft or any other wall or floor construction that vibrates in a similar way. Before installing or changing a cassette unplug the power cable from the mains power socket. Remove the fastening screws 1 of an unoccupied slot from the bracket of the head-end station. Insert the cassette in this slot and push it into the housing. Align the cassette and apply slight pressure to connect it to the connections of the board and the HF bus bar. Fasten the cassette with the screws 1. 0 1 CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE ACHTUNG! Vor dem Cassettenwechsel unbedingt Netzstecker ziehen! MESSAUSGANG CAUTION! Before changing cassettes remove mains plug! A 1-8 - HDTV 1200 C CI

3.2 EMC regul ations To comply with the current EMC regulations, it is necessary to connect the lines leading in and out of the head-end station using cable terminals. When mounting the cassette in a head-end station which is installed in a 19" cabinet, make sure the connections leading in and out for the 19" cabinet are made using cable terminals. KLASSE CLASS The attenuation of shielding of the connection lines for antenna must meet the requirements for "Class A". Insert the required number of cable terminals in the openings provided in the head-end station or in the 19" cabinet. Tighten the nuts of the cable terminals until the teeth on the lock washers put under have penetrated the exterior coating and a good connection is made between the housing / 19" cabinet and cable terminals. - 9 - HDTV 1200 C CI

3.3 Overview of the casset te 1 2 3 4 1 D-SUB socket "RS 232" 2 Slot for CA module 3 SAT input "A" (channel strip "A" 4 Status LED of input "A" 5 SAT input "B" (channel strip "B") 6 Status LED of input "B" The operating software of the cassette can be updated via the 9-Pin D-SUB socket "RS-232" using a PC or notebook and the software "BE-Flash". You can find the current operating software on the website "www.gss.de". 5 6 3.4 Connecting the casset te Connect the HF connections to the inputs 3 (channel strip "A") and 5 (channel strip "B"). - 10 - HDTV 1200 C CI

3.5 Retrofit ting a CA module The cassette is equipped with a common interface for CA modules of various scrambling systems and service providers. Scrambled stations can only be descrambled with a CA module suitable for the scrambling system and the corresponding smart card. The smart card contains all the information for authorisation, descrambling and subscription. Caution Check with the distributor or manufacturer of the CA module to be used to ensure that it is suitable for descrambling several channels. The hardware and software of this cassette have been thoroughly prepared and tested. Any changes made by programme provider to the structures in the programme data might impair or even prevent this function. When working with the CA module, please read the corresponding operating manual from the respective provider. Insert the smart card into the CA module so that the chip 3 on the smart card 1 faces the thicker side (top) of the CA module 2. Insert the CA module into the slot 4 with the top side of the CA module facing the left side of the cassette. Push the CA module without canting into the guide rails of the CA slot 4 and contact it to the common interface. 4 2 3 1-11 - HDTV 1200 C CI

4 The control panel at a glance 4.1 M enu items Programme the cassette using the buttons on the control unit of the head-end station. The two-line display of the control unit then shows the menus. The parameters and functions to be set are underlined. Use the key to select the following main menu items: Output signal QAM settings Output channel / output frequency Tuner Station selection CA module Output data rate Transport stream and ORGNET-ID Network Information Table (NIT) Factory reset BE-Remote please wait... V44 4.2 Control panel The key pad on the head-end station is used to scroll through the menus step-by-step: scrolls forward through the menus. select parameters in the menus. set values, initiate actions. selects sub-menus. scrolls backward through the menus. saves all entries. - 12 - HDTV 1200 C CI

5 Programming 5.1 Prepar ation Test the software versions of the head-end station and the cassette and update them if necessary. The current software versions can be found on the website "www.gss.de". Connect the test receiver to the HF output or the test output of the head-end station. Set the output channel / output frequency of the cassette (page 20) and adjust the TV test receiver to this channel / frequency. Switch on the modulator if necessary (page 17). 5.2 Notes on progr a mming via the control soft ware It is much more convenient to programme the cassette via the control software PSW 1000. > Therefore please read the operating instructions for the software PSW 1000, you will find at "www.gss.de". If you do not have internet access, we will send you a DVD on request. A quick setup of the cassette and filter settings as well as remapping a service ID (SID) is only possible via PSW 1000 (from version 43 on). > Therefore observe chapter 5.6, page 33 5.3 Notes on level set ting In order to prevent interference within the head-end station and the cable system, the output level of the cassette must be decreased by 10 db compared to analogue cassettes at 64 QAM, and by 4 db compared to analogue cassettes at 256 QAM. Measure the output levels of the other cassettes and tune them to a uniform output level using the appropriate level controls or software dependent on the head-end station used. > Please regard the assembly instructions of the respective head-end station. - 13 - HDTV 1200 C CI

5.3 Progr a mming procedure Ein / On BE Remote V 44 please wait t > 10 s Box 1......... Bedienhinweise "blättert" Menüs vorwärts. "blättert" Menüs rückwärts. wählen die Eingabeposition wählt Untermenü stellen Werte ein,. speichert alle Eingaben. 1 zeigt die Eingabeposition Operating Hints scrolls forward through the menu. scrolls backward through the menu. select the enter position. selects a submenu. set values and triggers actions. saves all entries. 1 shows the enter position + Box 4 V 4 DVBS2-CIM Bx 1A TWIN-SAT Böx 4 TWIN-SAT Box 5... C5-12,S3-24 C07 C5-12,S3-24 C07...... B A Page 15 Bx 4 on OUTPUT -3 db => Bx 4A/B QAM-MODE 256-QAM normal / normal / inverse / on / off +5-10 db 4 256 Bx 4A/B 6900 QAM-RATE / 1000 7500 Bx 4 C68 OUTPUT 850.00 MHz / Tuner A / Tuner B / Bx 4 Tuner A INPUT OK => Bx 4A/B 10600 MHz LNB 10600 / 9750 / Bx 4A/B SYMBOL 27500 DVB-S / DVB-S / QPSK / 8PSK / DTV 27500 / 22000 / Bx 4A/B 11836-1.8 FREQ CN 12-14 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Bx 4A/B TV * 01/06 / Das Erste + / - / X Bx 4A/B TV * 0x6DCA => 01/06 auto / auto / 0x0001 0xFFFF Bx 4 PID Check CA on => M Bx 4 01/03 MENU Information *) Bx 4 31667 on / off DATARATE (25772) *) Die angezeigte Information ist abhängig vom verwendeten CA-Modul. The information displayed is dependent on the CA module used. / Bx 4 TS/ONID 0x0001,0100 off / off / on Bx 4 NIT Bx 4 NIT on / off off Bx 4 Defaults => Make FACTORY => Version Make Bx 4 FACTORY STORE => M M 0 31 auf Werkseinstellung zurücksetzen und speichern reset to factory defaults and store Page 14 A B - 15 - HDTV 1200 C CI

5.4 Progr a mming the casset te > Pressing the button for longer than 2 seconds cancels the programming procedure. This takes you back to the programme item "Selecting the cassette" from any menu. Any entries that have not been saved are reset to the previous settings. > Entries in the menus can be saved by pressing the key. You are taken back to the "Selecting the cassette" menu item. > Pressing the button returns to the previous menu. Switch on the head-end station > The display shows the software version (e.g. V 44) > The processor reads the cassettes data (approx. 10 seconds). Ein / On BE Remote please wait V 44 t > 10 s Selecting the casset te Box 1......... Box 4 V 4 + DVBS2-CIM Bx 1A TWIN-SAT Böx 4 TWIN-SAT Box 5... C5-12,S3-24 C07 C5-12,S3-24 C07...... Select the cassette you want to programme (e.g. Box 4) by repeatedly pressing the button if necessary. > The display shows e.g. the menu "Box 4 DVBS2-CIM": "Box 4" stands for slot 4 "DVBS2-CIM" Type of cassette "V 4" Software version of the cassette - 16 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Press the > The "Ouput signal" "OUTPUT" menu is activated. Output signal (Level, Modul ator) In this menu you set the output level of the cassette, switch the modulator on or off and can activate the submenus for the output parameters. Bx 4 on OUTPUT -3 db => Set the output level This menu item is used to set the output level of the modulator. By pressing adjust the output level ("0" " 10 db"). > To adjust the output level to the output levels of the other cassettes please pay attention to chapter 6 "Final procedures" Switching the modulator off or on To switch off the modulator place the cursor under "on" using the and switch "off" the modulator using the buttons. button > The switched off modulator is indicated by " - - - " in the display instead of the channel or frequency display. In the case the modulator is switched "off" use the to switch it "on". Set the output parameter In this submenu you can set the output parameter of the QAM-Signal. > To skip the setting of the output parameters press the The "Output channel / Output frequency" "OUTPUT" main menu is activated (page 20). - 17 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Press the button to activate the submenus for the output parameters. > The "Output parameter" "QAM-MODE" submenu is activated. Output par a meter (QAM modul ation, Inverting the user signal) In this menu, you can set the QAM modulation and invert the user signal. Bx 4A/B 256-QAM QAM normal QAM modulation Use to set the QAM modulation ("4" "256"). > For higher QAM modulation, the output symbol rate is decreased. An output QAM modulation of >64 QAM places a large burden on the cable network. Due to noise, delay and frequency response problems, reception of the converted output signal can be affected. Inverting the user signal For exceptional cases and "older" digital cable receivers, the spectral position of the user signal can be inverted "inverse". The factory default is "normal". Use Use Press the to place the cursor under "normal". to set the spectral position to "inverse". > The "Symbol rate" "QAM-RATE" submenu is activated. - 18 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Output Symbol R ate In this menu, you can set the output symbol rate. Bx 4A/B 6900 QAM-RATE Use the buttons to place the cursor under the number to be changed ("Number 1") and set the symbol rate with the buttons. The value set corresponds to the new output symbol rate. > Please also refer to the menu "Output data rate" "DATARATE" (Seite 28). Press the > You will be returned to the "Output signal" "OUTPUT" main menu (page 17). Press the > The "Output channel / Output frequency" "OUTPUT" main menu is activated. - 19 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Output channel / Output frequency In this menu, you can select the channel or frequen cy setting for the adjustment of the HF output. The channel setting covers the range of channels S21 C69, the frequency setting covers the range from 42.0 MHz to 860.0 MHz. > The QAM signal is normally transmitted with a bandwidth of 8 MHz. This means that you can only use the channel centre frequency of the existing channel grid in the range of channels S21 C69 (frequency grid 8 MHz). The CCIR channel grid is 7 MHz in the range of the lower frequency bands (channels C2 S20). Therefore the frequency setting is used here. If one uses the existing channel grid of 7 MHz in these channel ranges, this will result in interference (overlapping) with the 8 MHz QAM signal packages, thus causing transmission problems. For programming in these channel ranges and in the frequency ranges below them, we recommend starting with channel S21 / 306 MHz going back in steps of 8 MHz (see frequency table on page 39), or reducing the bandwidth of the QAM output signal by removing stations. Bx 4 C68 OUTPUT 850.00 MHz Setting the output frequency Use the buttons to place the cursor under the digit to be set for the frequency display then use to set the output frequency wished. > The corresponding channel is displayed. Setting the output channel Use the buttons to place the cursor under the channel display then use to set the output channel wished. > The corresponding frequency is displayed. Press the > The "Input parameters" "INPUT" main menu is activated. - 20 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Input par a meters In this menu you select the input, for which you would like to set the input parameters in the submenus. Bx 4 Tuner A INPUT OK => > The indication "OK" serve for information: OK - input signal is present at tuner A. > To skip the settings of the input parameters press the The "PID monitoring" "CA" main menu is activated (page 27). Use the buttons to select the input ("Tuner A" / "Tuner B"), for which you would like to set the input parameters. Press the > The "LNB oscillator frequency" "LNB" submenu is activated. LNB oscill ator frequency Set the oscillator frequency of the LNB used in this menu. Bx 4A/B 10600 MHz LNB Using the button the oscillator frequencies "10600" or "9750" can be selected directly. To set other oscillator frequencies use the buttons to place the cursor under the digit of the oscillator frequency displayed to be set. Press to enter the respective digit of the oscillator frequency of the LNB used. Repeat the procedure by the quantity of the digits to be set. Press the > The "Input symbol rate, DVB mode" "SYMBOL" submenu is activated. - 21 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Input symbol r ate DVB mode The symbol rates of the satellite transponders can be found in the current channel table of the satellite operator, in various satellite magazines and in the Internet. The cassette recognizes the transmitted DVB mode and switches over between the normal QPSK mode (DVB-S) and the DVB-S2 mode. Receiving stations with DVB-S2 mode, we suggest to preset the DVB mode manually to shorten the time for searching stations. Bx 4A/B 27500 DVB-S SYMBOL Setting the input symbol rate Using the button the symbol rates 27500" or "22000" can be selected directly. To set other symbol rates use the buttons to position the cursor under the digit of the symbol rate displayed to be set. Press to enter the respective digit of the symbol rate needed. Repeat the procedure by the quantity of the digits to be set. Setting the DVB mode Use the button to place the cursor under "DVB-S" and set the required DVB-S2-mode with the buttons. Press the > The "Setting the input frequency" "FREQ" menu is activated. - 22 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Set ting the input frequency If three dots " " appear in the second line of the display, the cassette is in the "station search" mode. Please wait until the process has finished. Once the HF receiver has synchronised to the input signal, any offset to the target frequency is displayed in MHz, e.g. " 1.8". If a question mark "?" appears in the second line of the display, there is no input signal present. Check the configuration of the antenna system and headend station as well as the preceding settings of the cassette. Bx 4A/B 11836-1.8 FREQ CN 12 Use the buttons to position the cursor under the digit of the frequency displayed to be set. Press to set the input frequency. Set the frequency offset shown in the display (e.g. " 1.8") to less than 1 MHz by varying the input frequency using the buttons. > The "CN 12" display indicates the signal to noise ratio of the signal received. > If stations are selected, the quality of the received transport stream (level and C/N) is indicated by a status LED. 4 4 Status LED Tuner A 6 6 Status LED Tuner B LED indicator Green Yellow Red Indication Signal quality is good Signal quality is insufficient No signal - 23 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Press the > The submenu "Station selection" e.g. "Bx 4A TV 01/06" is activated. Station selection Descr a mbling Stations Service ID (SID) By default all stations are deactivated (status LEDs off). In this menu you define the stations received to be transmitted. If stations are scrambled in this menu you select which stations shall be descrambled. The service IDs can be changed. Bx 4A/B TV * Das Erste 01/06 > All stations from the channel strip will be read, and then displayed with name and station type. > If no station is found, the following message will appear in the display: "FILTER no Service". In this case, check the configuration of the antenna system and head-end station, as well as the previously adjusted settings for the cassette. > The display shows e.g.: Bx 4A TV 01/06 Das Erste Meaning of the indicators in the example: "Bx 4A" Slot 4, channel strip "A" "TV" TV channel type " " The selected station is not activated. "01/06" The 1st of 6 stations is being displayed. "Das Erste" Station name - 24 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Further possible terms displayed: "RA" Radio channel type For radio stations, the background of the screen of the connected TV or test receiver is darkened. " + " The selected station is activated. " * " The star means that the TV or radio station selected is scrambled. To enable the stations, the CA module and the appropriate smart card of the station provider are required. " X " The selected station will be descrambled. > If a service number (e.g. "131") appears instead of "TV" or "RA", this indicates that an unnamed station or an undefined data stream is being received. Station selection Use the buttons to call up the stations in sequential order, then use to activate (indicated by " + "), to deactivate (indicated by " ") or to descramble them (indicated by " X "). Factory default: All stations are deactivated. Descrambling a station If a station is scrambled (indicated by " ") in this menu you can set whether * it should be descrambled. Use the buttons to call up the stations, then use to descramble it (indicated by " X "). Change the service ID (SID) By default the SIDs are set automatically. When required the SID can be set manually. > To skip the settings of the service ID press the Return to the "Input parameter" "INPUT" main menu (page 21). If necessary set the input parameters of Tuners "B" analogous to the settings of Tuner "A". Press the > The "PID monitoring" "CA" main menu is activated (page 27). - 25 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Press the > The submenu for SID setting is activated. Bx 4A/B TV * + 0x6DCA => 01/06 auto Set the SID (0x0001 0xFFFF) whished: Use the buttons to position the cursor under the digit of the hexadecimal number to be set. Press to set the respective digit of the hexadecimal number. Repeat the procedure by the quantity of the digits to be set. > Automatic setting is reactivated by entering 0x0000. Press the > Return to the "Station selection" submenu (page 24). > If necessary select more stations/carry out more settings. Press the > Return to the "Input parameter" "INPUT" main menu (page 21). Set the input parameters of Tuners "B" analogous to the settings of Tuner "A". Press the > The "PID monitoring" "CA" main menu is activated (page 27). - 26 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Oper ation with a CA module In order for this function of the CA module to be possible, stations capable of being descrambled by the CA module you are using and your smart card must be selected in the "Station selection" submenu (page 24). Short-term picture loss may occur when switching between scrambled and unscrambled broadcasts within one service (e.g. scrambled stations and unscrambled regional broadcasters). PID monitoring CA module In this menu you can switch off the PID monitoring and configuring the CA module (dependent on the CA module). Bx 4 PID Check CA on => PID monitoring By default the PID monitoring is switched on. If particular PIDs are not descrambled the CI module is reset. Additionally dropouts may occur if several stations are descrambled. To prevent this the PID monitoring can be switched off. Bx 4 PID Check CA on => Use the buttons to switch "off" or "on" the PID monitoring. Configuring the CA module Use the button to activate the menu of the CA module.. The menu varies according to which CA module you are using. For this reason, please refer to the operating manual of your particular CA module. The relevant information is shown in the display of the head-end station. This may appear as a fixed display or as scrolling text according to display capabilities. Bx 4 PID Check CA on => M Bx 4 01/03 MENU Information *) - 27 - HDTV 1200 C CI

> The display shows e.g.: Bx 4 01/03 MENU Information Meaning of the indicators: "Bx 4" Slot 4 "01/03" The first of three menu items is activated. "MENU" The menu of the CA module is activated. For the explanation of further details please use the operating instructions of the CA module used. Use the Press the Use the buttons to activate the menu desired. button to activate the menu. buttons to select the function desired. To set the CA module use the and buttons. All settings are saved by pressing the > You will be returned to the "PID monitoring" "CA" main menu. > By pressing the button you can cancel the settings in the menu of the CA module and are returned to the "PID monitoring" "CA" main menu. Press the > The "Output data rate" "DATARATE" menu is activated. Output data r ate This menu shows the output data rate defined using the QAM settings and the current output data rate. Bx 4 31667 DATARATE (25772) Number 1 Number 2 31667 (= "Number 1"): Maximum gross output data rate (25772) (= "Number 2"): The current measured gross output data rate. If the station filter is set correctly, this value is lower than the value of the "Number 1". The value fluctuates, since the data rates of individual stations are dynamically modified by the broadcasters. - 28 - HDTV 1200 C CI

> Is the "Number 2" higher than "Number 1" question marks "??" appear in the display. In this case correct the output parameter settings (pages 18 ) or the settings of the station selection (page 24). Bx 4 31667 DATARATE??(36772) Press the > The "Transport stream ID and the ORGNET-ID" "TS/ONID" menu is activated. Tr ansport strea m ID and the ORGNET-ID If the stations (services) of several transponders are merged to one transport stream, a new identification (ORGNET-ID) must be allocated to the transport stream, to realise the channel search of the settop boxes connected without mistakes. Bx 4 TS/ONID 0x0001,0100 off Use the buttons to position the cursor under the digit of the hexadecimal number to be set. Press to set the respective digit of the hexadecimal number. Repeat the procedure by the quantity of the digits to be set. Using the button place the cursor under "off" and switch "on" the transmitter identification using the buttons. > By pressing the button you return to the hexadecimal number setting. Press the > The "Network Information Table" "NIT" menu is activated. - 29 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Net work Infor m ation Table (NIT) In this menu you can create a NIT as well as switch off and on the NIT. Changing the NIT version is possible in a submenu. Bx 4 off NIT => Make Switch the NIT on/off: Press the buttons. Create a new NIT: Press the button to activate NIT ("Make"). > All active cassettes which are able to output a NIT ("NIT cassettes") must be set and ready for reception. > The NITs of all "NIT cassettes" are switched on. > The cassette fetches all the information (output frequencies, output data rates, etc.) it needs from all the "NIT cassettes" in order to generate the NIT. This process may take a few seconds. Then the NIT is generated, added and sent to all "NIT cassettes". The other "NIT cassettes" also add this new NIT. The status of all "NIT cassettes" in the NIT menu changes to "on". The display shows: "read / copy ". Switch off the new NIT: Press the > The NITs of the other "NIT cassettes" will stay switched on. When the NIT of the cassette is switched on again ("on") by pressing the button, the previously generated NIT is added again. If you have changed parameters in the meantime, you must first select "Make" to generate a new, up-to-date NIT. - 30 - HDTV 1200 C CI

NIT version In this submenu you can change the NIT version. In menu NIT press button. > The submenu "NIT version" "NIT" is activated. Bx 4 Version NIT 0 > Before a NIT must have been created. Use the Press the buttons to set the desired NIT version (0 31). > Return to main menu "NIT". Bx 4 off NIT => Make Press the > The "Factory reset" "FACTORY Defaults" menu is activated. - 31 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Factory reset In this menu you can reset all settings to the factory defaults. Bx 4 Defaults FACTORY => Bx 4 FACTORY STORE => M M Press the > The factory defaults are invoked ("FACTORY STORE"). > By pressing the button, you will be returned to the menu item "Output signal" without invoking the factory defaults (page 17). Press the > The factory defaults are saved. The display shows "STORE" > Back to "Selecting the cassette" (page 16). > By pressing the button, you will be returned to the menu item "Output signal" without saving the factory defaults (page 17). Saving set tings Press the > Returning to "Selecting the cassette" menu (page 16). > The settings are saved. > If functions of the TPS module are activated, their status is shown in the second line of the menu: "N" NIT is activated. > By pressing the button, you will be returned to the menu item "Output signal" without saving the programmed data (page 17). - 32 - HDTV 1200 C CI

5.6 Progr a mming via the control soft ware > For basic operations of the software please note the operating instructions PSW 1000, you will find at www.gss.de. If you do not have internet access, we will send you a DVD on request. Q uick setup via configur ation file Herein the cassette and filter settings can be stored in a configuration file (*.cfg), in order to setup further cassettes more easily. Creating/exporting a configur ation file Select the cassette in the left window of the PSW 1000 (tree structure) and activate the menu "Data settings" e.g. using button. Perform all settings. Activate the "MTP function" e.g. using. - 33 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Herein also perform all settings. Return to the menu "Data settings" e.g. using button. Click on button to export the configuration. Enter a file name, select the target directory and store the file. - 34 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Importing a configur ation file Select the cassette in the left window of the PSW 1000 (tree structure) and activate the menu "Data settings" e.g. using button. Click on button to import a configuration. Select the file from the source directory and import the configuration using button. In order to get a correct indication of the filter settings, the configuration data must be transferred ( ) to the cassette and then imported ( ) from the cassette again. - 35 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Service-ID (SID) By default the SIDs are set automatically. When required the SID can be set manually using the control software PSW 1000 (from version 43 on). > For basic operations of the software please note the operating instructions PSW 1000, you will find at www.gss.de. If you do not have internet access, we will send you a DVD on request. Select the cassette in the left window of the PSW 1000 (tree structure) and activate the "MTP function" e.g. using button. Activate the check box beside the desired service and click on the service in section "Input" (tab "Services"). Click on button. - 36 - HDTV 1200 C CI

Enter the desired SID in form of a hexadezimal value (e.g. 5678) and click on button. > The changed SID is displayed in section "Input" (tab "Services") and in Section "Output/Remapping" in form of a hexadezimal / dezimal value. > The changes are only effective when they were sent to the cassette. - 37 - HDTV 1200 C CI

6 Final procedures After installing the head-end station, upgrading accessories or installing cassettes it is necessary to tighten all cable connections, cable terminals and cover screws in order to maintain compliance with current EMC regulations securely. Securely tighten the cable connections using an appropriate open-ended spanner. Measure the output levels of the other cassettes and tune them to a uniform output level using the appropriate level controls or software dependent on the head-end station used. Please regard the assembly instructions of the respective head-end station. Mount the front cover (see assembly instructions of the head-end station). - 38 - HDTV 1200 C CI

7 Channel and frequency tables Advice for a frequency grid (8 MHz) in the band III Frequenz Frequency [MHz] Frequenz Frequency [MHz] Frequenz Frequency [MHz] Frequenz Frequency [MHz] Frequenz Frequency [MHz] 114.00 122.00 130.00 138.00 146.00 154.00 162.00 170.00 178.00 186.00 194.00 202.00 210.00 218.00 226.00 234.00 242.00 250.00 258.00 266.00 274.00 282.00 290.00 298.00 CCIR Hyperband (frequency grid 8 MHz) Kanal Channel Kanalmittenfrequenz Channel centre frequency [MHz] Kanal Channel Kanalmittenfrequenz Channel centre frequency [MHz] Kanal Channel Kanalmittenfrequenz Channel centre frequency [MHz] Kanal Channel Kanalmittenfrequenz Channel centre frequency [MHz] Kanal Channel Kanalmittenfrequenz Channel centre frequency [MHz] S 21 306.00 S 22 314.00 S 23 322.00 S 24 330.00 S 25 338.00 S 26 346.00 S 27 354.00 S 28 362.00 S 29 370.00 S 30 378.00 S 31 386.00 S 32 394.00 S 33 402.00 S 34 410.00 S 35 418.00 S 36 426.00 S 37 434.00 S 38 442.00 S 39 450.00 S 40 458.00 S 41 466.00 CCIR Band IV/V (frequency grid 8 MHz) C 21 474.00 C 22 482.00 C 23 490.00 C 24 498.00 C 25 506.00 C 26 514.00 C 27 522.00 C 28 530.00 C 29 538.00 C 30 546.00 C 31 554.00 C 32 562.00 C 33 570.00 C 34 578.00 C 35 586.00 C 36 594.00 C 37 602.00 C 38 610.00 C 39 618.00 C 40 626.00 C 41 634.00 C 42 642.00 C 43 650.00 C 44 658.00 C 45 666.00 C 46 674.00 C 47 682.00 C 48 690.00 C 49 698.00 C 50 706.00 C 51 714.00 C 52 722.00 C 53 730.00 C 54 738.00 C 55 746.00 C 56 754.00 C 57 762.00 C 58 770.00 C 59 778.00 C 60 786.00 C 61 794.00 C 62 802.00 C 63 810.00 C 64 818.00 C 65 826.00 C 66 834.00 C 67 842.00 C 68 850.00 C 69 858.00-39 - HDTV 1200 C CI

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Service: Phone: +49 (0) 911 / 703 2221 Fax: +49 (0) 911 / 703 2326 Email: service@gss.de Alterations reserved. Technical data E. & O.E. GSS GmbH V4/11082011