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1. 18 Lr e 18 4 1 Basic setup PMX41 with the Utility 19 4 2 Advanced stream configuration editing 20 4 3 Adding a NIT to the PMX41 outfput 21 Appendix A SAN Ole MES cuisines inp ve ae kn kd ena e e DI er aw wak ke a MEM a NOM RDUM 28 33 Flacci m EE 34 CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com PMX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 4 PICO MACOM Introduction For those familiar with multiplexers you may jump to the Quick Start 5 step setup checklist in section 5 Quick Start Checklist in the Front Panel Setup and Operation section The PMXA4A is a four input port one output port MPEG 2 compatible multiplexer It handles SD or HD program content It handles MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 programs that comply with the basic MPEG transport stream specifi cation ITU 13818 1 All of the PMX411 inputs and outputs comply with the DVB ASI industry standard for signal connection within a headend The PMX4creates a single or multiple program transport stream output from one or more of the inputs which can accept either multiple or single program transport streams The PMX41 offers the ability to c
2. WARRANTY P MX 4 1 x Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer PMX41 Owners Manual Please read this manual thoroughly before use Keep this manual handy for future reference Visit Our Website www picomacom com Contact Us 858 546 5050 Toll Free 800 421 6511 PI MXX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 4 PICO MACOM Pico Macom PMX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Muitiplexer OWNERS MANUAL Product Inspection Inspect the equipment for shipping damage Should any damage be discovered immediately file a claim with the carrier Important Safety Instructions To ensure proper installation and operation take a moment to read this guide before proceeding with the installation If you have any questions or comments about the PMX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer please contact your dealer or have him contact the PICO MACOM service center at this phone number 800 421 6511 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu to alert the user to the presence of important operating and lated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that maintenance servicino instructions in the literature may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric accompanying the appliance shock to persons WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOI
3. INPUT z2 INPUT 2 mmm A ann INPUT 3 INPUT 3 INPUT 3 INPUT 3 INPUT 3 INPUT 3 INPUT 3 www picomacom com NAME PROV TSID PID PID PID PID NAME PROV TSID PID PID PID PID NAME PROV TSID PID PID PID PID 0x20 0x21 0x21 0x22 0x20 0x21 0x21 0x22 0x0 0x20 0x27 0x21 0x22 4 PICO MACOM PNUM 0x1 PMT PCR MPEG2 Video Scheduled PNUM Ox1 PMT PCR MPEG2 Video Scheduled PNUM 0x1 PMT PCR MPEG2 Video Scheduled CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM DIGITAL TV INPUT 4 NAME pal PROV scc test PNUM 0x5 CA NO EIT Present Follow PID Ox704 PID Ox705 PID Ox705 PID Ox706 PID Ox707 DIGITAL TV INPUT 4 NAME ntsc PROV scc test PNUM 0x6 CA NO EIT Present Follow PID Ox708 PID Ox709 PID Ox709 PID 0x70A PID 0x70B PIVIX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer pal PROV 0x1 Ox21 0x64 0x64 0x65 0x66 ntsc PROV Ox1 Ox22 0xC8 0xC8 0x74 0x75 scc test PNUM 0x2 PMT PCR MPEG2 Video MPEG2 Audio MPEG2 Audio scc test PNUM 0x3 PMT PCR MPEG2 Video MPEG2 Audio MPEG2 Audio kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Q 4 INPUT 24 NAME INPUT 4 INPUT 4 TSID INPUT 24
4. PMX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 4 PICO MACOM Appendix A Sample Files INPUT EXAMPLE Ports One and Two with inputs One program and two respectively kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk REMUX V1 1 INPUT FILE kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk INPUT PORT NO 1 kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk k DIGITAL TV INPUT 1 NAME Program91 PROV MEC TSID 0x3DF PNUM 0x1 CA NO EIT NO PID 0x20 PID 0x21 PID 0x21 PID 0x22 PMT PCR MPEG2 Video MPECG2 Audio _ m _ _ kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk INPUT PORT NO 2 kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk k RESERVED INPUT 2 NAME PROV TSID 0x0 PNUM 0x3 CA NO EIT NO PID Ox30 PMT PID 0x31 PCR PID 0x31 MPEG2 Video PID 0x34 Scheduled PID 0x35 Scheduled www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM PIVIX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer RESERVED INPUT 2 NAME PROV TSID 0x0 PNUM 0x4 CA NO EIT NO PID 0x40 PMT PID Ox41 PCR PID Ox41 MPEG2 Video PID 0x44 Scheduled RESERVED INPUT 2 NAME PROV TSID 0x0 PNUM 0x5 CA NO EIT NO PID 0x50 PMT PID 0x51 PCR PID 0x51 MPEG2 Video PID 0x54 Scheduled KKEKKKKKKEKKKKKKRKKKKKE INPUT PORT NO 3 kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk k kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk INPUT PORT NO 4 kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk END
5. Pico Macom will cover the cost of YEAR parts labor and return freight from factory Warranty Limitations This warranty excludes coverage of damage or inoperability resulting from 1 use or installation other than in strict accordance with Pico Macom s written instructions 2 disassembly or repair by someone other than Pico Macom or a Pico Macom authorized repair center 3 misuse misapplication or abuse 4 alteration 5 lack of reasonable care or 6 wind ice snow rain lightning power surges excessive heat or any other weather conditions or acts of God Pico Macom s warranty with respect to third party proprietary sub assembly modules and or private labelproducts are limited to the duration and terms of third party vendors warranty Pico Macom shall in no event and under no circumstances be liable or responsible for any consequential indirect incidental punitive direct or special damages based upon breach of warranty breach of contract negligence strict tort liability or otherwise or any other legal theory arising directly or indirectly from the sale use installation or failure of any product acquired by buyer from Pico Macom This limited warranty extends to the original purchaser and cannot be assigned or transferred to any other party without the prior express written permission of Pico Macom which permission Pico Macom may withhold for any reason or for no reason at all Pico Macom reserves the right to modify or discontinue
6. TDT and EIT tables The scan proceeds quickly if all tables are present If the stream does not have the DVB tables it will pause showing the table for which it is searching for approximately 30 seconds then finish the scan The purpose of this scan is to enable Program selection in the 2 View Select menu Both are performed by port number and this scan must be completed on a specific port before the View Select menu will operate on that port www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM PIVIX4 1 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer The input may be either 188 byte or 204 byte satellite packet lengths and the PMX44 adjusts automatically The input stream may be either single program transport stream SPTS or multiple program transport stream MPTS Doing a scan during normal operation will interrupt the content flow in that port during the scan View Select PIDs menu The 2 View Select PIDS menu is the most complex menu set but is easy to navigate once understood otarting at l Scan Port l2 View Select PIDs Press the Enter button to go to Portl PMGS XXX OutPGMs YYY In the menu above the total number of programs found by the scan is shown as XXX The number of programs currently taken for the output is shown by YYY this will always be zero in the first steps of setup You may use the Up Down buttons to select Port 2 3 or 4 Press the Enter button to show the following Porti PMGs XXX 001
7. PID INPUT 24 PID INPUT 24 PID INPUT 24 PID INPUT 24 PID 5 EEE pon ke INPUT 4 NAME INPUT 4 INPUT 24 TSID INPUT 4 PID INPUT 4 PID INPUT 4 PID INPUT 4 PID INPUT 4 PID END OF FILE kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com 33 34 PMX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 4 PICO MACOM Five Year Limited Warranty PICO MACOM Most products designated as Headend Electronics are covered for a full 5 year warranty period Considered the best warranty in the industry Pico Macom will repair or at its discretion replace without cost to the original purchaser the 24 product which upon inspection by Pico Macom appears to be defective or not conforming to the Factory Specifications Pico Macom will cover the cost of parts labor and return freight from factory Three Year Limited Warranty Some Pico Macom products are covered with a full 3 year warranty period Pico Macom will repair or at its discretion A defective or not conforming to the Factory Specifications Pico Macom will cover the cost of parts labor and return freight from factory One Year Limited Warranty Pico Macom warrants to the original purchaser a full 1 year warranty period on all new products Pico Macom will lt i Macom appears to be defective or not conforming to the Factory Specifications
8. Program name You may use the Up Down button to scroll through Program 1 2 up to XXX This Program name is taken from the incoming transport stream and maybe blank showing only 001 for example if the source failed to include program name After scrolling to the desired program use the Right or Left button to scroll through other sub menu affecting Program 001 Left button Right Button gt v v v v Prov Type i Program Number PCR Provider name I Service type In XXXXX Out XXXXX In XXXX Out XXXX v v v PID Entr T View EIT Sch P N CA PMT No if PIDs N Y Y In XXXX Out XXXX The Provider name often the network name is taken from the incoming transport stream and maybe blank if the source failed to include a provider name CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com 11 12 PIMX4A Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 4 PICO MACOM PID Entr to View 03 The key menu is the PID Entries to View menu above A typical Video and Audio program will have O2 shown on line 2 meaning 2 PIDs one video and one audio A program with secondary audio may have 03 or more shown Unless there are stringent bandwidth issues we recommend you select and taken all of the pids numbered here Press the Enter button to move down one additional level under the PID Entr to View menu Video In XXXX Out YYYY In the above menu the XXXX indicates the incoming stream PID number for the vi
9. Setup and Operation 1 Button Operation The front panel includes the 2 line LCD display and 6 buttons which have the following functions Enter Button Used to move from the main menu and enter the second level menus and to enter third level menus etc until an editable field is displayed on the bottom line of the display Enter will shift that field into edit mode and allow changes When changes are complete pressing the Enter button retains those values temporarily see Save in System submenu and moves the field out of edit mode Back Button Used to move from a lower menu to a higher menu until at the top main menu Also if in an editable field in edit mode the Back button will abort the edit mode discarding the changes in that field Left and Right buttons Used to move among fields within a menu level When the desired field is found pressing Enter can change the field into edit mode if the field is editable Some fields are not editable and are for information only Up Down Buttons Use in navigate mode to select menus for different ports or different streams Used in edit mode to change a value or to select from a list of offered options 2 Front Panel Menu Navigation This section outlines the menus navigation After power up or after 30 seconds of button inactivity the unit shift to the Home menu shown below and the LCD backlight is off PICO MACOM PMX41 038000kbps Output Pressing the Enter button all others h
10. and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product C Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instruction Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions An improper adjustment may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service CONTACT US 858 546 5050 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM e g interior metal water pipe 21 22 PIVMIX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT STANDOFF b INSULATORS TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA TERMINALS OF PRODUCT GROUND WIRE j GROUND CLAMPS OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUNDING ELECTRODE DRIVEN 8 FEET 2 44M INTO THE EARTH IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES SEE NEC SECTION 810 21 f BONDING JUMPER Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have th
11. button directly above the Messages text box Click on the button to open the following window Password Setup Enter Old Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Password should exactly 8 characters cancel Figure 3 Change Password window The new password you enter MUST be 6 characters long Enter your desired password re enter the desired password and click the OK button to apply and save the new password If you forget your password there is no backdoor to reset it You must delete the copy of PMX Utility exe and Copy a version from the original factory CD in its place CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com 17 18 PIMX4A Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer Pico MACOM 3 Connecting Disconnecting to your PMX41 The PMXA41 use standard Ethernet 10 100Base T networking protocols The PMX44 only supports static IP addressing so you may have to ask the local network IT manager to issue an address that does not interfere with the network if you are using a LAN connection See the section above that discusses the 4 Communcations menu and installing an IP address port and subnet In the main utility window locate the section shown below TCP IP Connection IP Address 192 168 1 41 Connect Port No FOOD Figure 4 TCP IP Connection portion of the utility window Check the front panel of the PMX41 under 4 Communications to see the IP address and Port number entered in
12. front panel operation The utility does not network multiple PMX41 together for operational control The PMXA41 has an autoranging power input to accept 120VAC and 240VAC power systems The nondetachable power cord includes a NEMA15P plug The PMX4 reliability is backed with a Five Year Guarantee www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM PIVIX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer Installation First unpack the chassis Find the power cord and the CD with this manual and utility Rack mount the chassis using four user provided screws in the front panel ears The unit may be mounted in a rack without an air gap on the bottom if the adjacent equipment does not heat the PMX41 and the ambient tem peratures are below 30 C The unit does not generate excessive heat and may be operated on a bench top Do not obstruct the top cover vent holes Connect the power cord to the appropriate AC power mains that provides a NEMA15 3 prong socket Do not cut the ground lug Place the rear panel power switch in the ON position press where marked I The front panel will light the internal fan will create a small noise and the LCD will display characters after several seconds 10 seconds An AC power socket is provided to allow daisy chaining equipment where power sockets are limited Good practice dictates that the current draw from this socket is less than 10 A The AC power is not switched by the rear panel po
13. output txt files may be of value in some more advanced cases whether edited or unedited e f you wish to have a backup of the configuration to use in the event of problems with this unit or in the event you wish to quickly load a spare PMX41 used to replace a problematic unit e If the same device is used in more than one configuration if you have a weekday program lineup and a weekend program line or a routine lineup with special event lineups and need to make changes in the multiplexer then saving each as a separate file and re importing them can make this re configuration quicker Again the front panel menu may be simpler and quicker to change if the changes are small limited to one input port or including excluding one program We will focus on editing the parameters and saving the output txt file then re importing it to change automatically assigned parameters such as PID numbers EIT time region corrections etc You may need to do this to homogenize a larger network of several multiplexers and stream sources To make these changes the current configuration as set up by the front panel with automatic selections or by a prior edited output txt file is exported as a file and edited and then re imported or it is edited in the Utility That configuration is then downloaded to the PMX44 to be used in place of the prior parameters Some knowledge of MPEG and DVB technologies may be required to select the edits needed for your app
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15. you press SAVE again 6 Click on the SUBMIT button to initiate download of output txt file to the PMX41 configuration memory and wait fro the action to complete in the Messages window 4 3 Adding a NIT to the PMX44 output The DVB protocols overlay the basic MPEG 2 with added features and functionality by describing the contents of a single multiple program transport steam and also by describing the contents of a group network of related multiple program transport streams The PMX41 handles many of the tables in the input streams but cannot know the breadth of the network For example the input steams may contain an SDT Service Description Table with content data about that stream and the PMX will consolidate the data from inputs streams into a SDT in the output stream by default Devices such as a Set Top Box STB can access this information to present to the user onscreen or use it to scan lock to and save program information of the stream CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com 21 PMX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 4 PICO MACOM lf you system neeas a NIT Network Information Table to assist a STB to know about the other streams in the network while receiving this stream you may manually set up a NIT and insert it in the output stream For example in a multiple channel cable system the NIT might carry the QAM modulated signal s frequency RF channel its symbol rate and other information to allow the STB to tune
16. 02 5000 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 000 Gateway 192 168 001 001 The submenus in the Communication menus allow configuration of the Ethernet port for network communications with a PC This is not required for normal setup and operation but is required if you wish to use the supplied utility to save and re load PMX44 setups for rapid shift among applications or advanced application if you wish to add a DVB NIT table into the multiplexed output in those cases where your downstream applications require it The unit does not support DHCP and requires a static IP address For small systems there is a default IP address subnet mask and gateway included To check the defaulis press Enter at the 4 Communication menu then use the Down button to move through the fields To edit any parameter press the Enter button and Enter to save or Back or abort in the editing processing The factory loaded Mac address is displayed but not editable As a minimum to use most of the default values change the IP address to one that is the same as your PC except different in the last 3 digits the last octet For example if your MAC or PC is 172 254 20 020 select any number for your PMX44 address with 172 254 20 xxx If the numbers selected are already used by other equipment in the subnetwork there will be collisions so try several if there are problems connecting The more advanced user can use Windows Start Run cmd then gt Ipconfig to find the PC IP addre
17. OF FILE kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk k CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com PMX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 4 PICO MACOM OUTPUT EXAMPLES An example output file before scanning and saving the PMX41 configuration kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk REMUX V1 1 OUTPUT FILE kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk CONFIG GEN_PAT YES GEN_PMT YES GEN_SDT YES GEN_TDT YES GEN_TOT NO GEN_NIT NO GEN EIT NO PAT PERIOD 80 UNIT ms PMT PERIOD 100 UNIT ms SDT PERIOD 200 UNIT ms NIT PERIOD 25000 UNIT ms EIT PERIOD 215000 UNIT ms NETID 0x1440 Network ID TSID 0x40 Transport Stream ID RATE 45000 Output bit rate UNIT Kbps PKT_TYPE 0 Packet type 0 188 bytes 1 204 bytes EIT TIME ADJUSTMENTS hh mm polarity 0 for positive 1 for negative PORT 1 0 0 0 PORT 2 0 0 0 PORT 3 0 0 0 PORT 4 0 0 0 kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk END OF FILE kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM PIVIX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer An example output file after scanning
18. PMT and PCR In the default configuration the PMX41 does not pass TOT EIT and NIT tables See the section on remote configuration if these tables are needed The PMX41 does not pass the Ox1FFE A65 ATSC base PID containing EIT and other tables To include the second program on the selected port in the output stream press Back until you reach the Port n menu below then use Down or Up buttons to select another program number as shown below Use the Right or Left button to scroll through other submenus affecting the selected program number Portl PMGs XXX Q02 Second PGM name At any time in this process you may go to the 5 System Setup SAVE menu and press the Enter button to save your selections then return to the 2 View Select PIDS menu to select more programs A good practice would be to save after each Port is selected www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM PIVIX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer Changes made during normal operation will interrupt the content flow in that port until the 5 System Info save in completed and the PMX44 resets with new program and PID selections effective The SAVE process will interrupt output for 1 3 seconds Output Setup menu The Output Setup has three sub menus The first is used to set the total output bit rate The PMX41 will add as many Null packets PID number 1FFFF as needed to provide a constant out at the selected rate If the selected program tot
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20. STURE DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENCION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT 1 Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions 9 Elevated Operating Ambient If installed in a closed or should be read before the appliance is operated multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature 50 C 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance should be adhered to 10 Reduced Air Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised 4 Follow Instructions All operating and user instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth
21. T Bull M Mtr HD i lam HIT Transport Siream Details Tug 0 abes tas Dal riper Teeport eriam osi Tan kok Coble Delivers atan arc ip cr Transpert Sann IU Dear Crignal Meter D Orta Franszod Birsan Da nerip en Ould Cable Debe Sy Hem al r mori Ez Highlight the Tag 0x44 System Descriptor to open the following CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com 25 PIMX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 4 PICO MACOM fener nfarmaiian able FI Nr 2 Maka ID Du Li Cable Delivery System Gre eo nyi ni Tag Dal Hutmsrl Masa Deztgeipten Eranceari lem nea DX Descnptot Tag Haaa Tag Gui Coble Duis Sacha beprei izna riplni Length fit Fraquenty Hiz f Dao Symbol Fate KE gms 5361 Nadal ater 5 Qe GAN FEC nn 15 la com ending FEG outer 1 ine outer FEC coding Im don W sa ter Fi 2 RS TH BE T Edit the fields per your network plan using numerical entry for RF frequency of the channel and the symbol rate and pull downs for QAM constellation FEC is present for satellite applications and not used in our cable example The defaults of 1 1 work as well for QAM 7 Additional Steams and channels by clicking on the Network ID line in the left pane then clicking the Transport Stream INSERT button as you did in step 5 Make sure you use a unique Transport Stream ID in each added stream channel The system below has th
22. al 15 Mbps and the output rate is set to 26800 kbps the PMX44 will generate Null packets totaling 11800 kbps i e 26800 15000 If the selected streams consistently exceed the selected rate such as selected stream total 16 mbps and the setting is 15 mbps the PMX411 cannot perform this requested task and the output will be 10096 Null packets Bout Bitrate 5 100 038000 We recommend to never fully subscribe the output bit rate that is never set the output to exactly the total of all selected programs First the MPEG transport tables may add to the data rate Secondly some sources such as off air broadcasts frequently change their stream makeup shifting bit rates among the programs More importantly even in constant bitrate sources there is always some jitter in transport streams so the instantaneous rate may jump up and down slightly If the selected programs spike and exceed the buffering packets will be lost impairing video and audio decoding If the overflow is extended the PMX41 may reset and drop larger numbers of packets As noted above if the overflow continues for a longer term the PMX44 will not reset completely and continue to output Null packets until the oversubscribed condition is removed As a guideline most transport streams operate well with most equipment with at least 500 kbps 0 5 Mbps of null packets or more A common application is to multiplex programs together for input to a QAM modulator for cable sy
23. and saving the PMX41 configuration kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk REMUX V1 0 OUTPUT FILE kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk CONFIG GEN_PAT YES GEN PMT YES GEN_SDT YES GEN_TDT YES GEN_TOT NO GEN_NIT NO GEN_EIT NO PAT PERIOD 80 PMT PERIOD 100 SDT PERIOD 2200 NIT PERIOD 25000 EIT PERIOD 215000 NETID 0x1440 TSID 0x40 RATE 29000 PKT_TYPE 0 EIT TIME ADJUSTMENTS PORT 1 0 0 0 PORT 2 0 0 0 PORT 3 0 0 0 PORT 4 0 0 0 CONTACT US 858 546 5050 UNIT ms UNIT ms UNIT ms UNIT ms UNIT ms Network ID Transport Stream ID Output bit rate UNIT Kbps Packet type O 188 bytes 1 204 bytes hh mm polarity 0 for positive 1 for negative www picomacom com 31 32 PIVIX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer RESERVED INPUT 1 NAME PROV PNUM 0x1 CA NO EIT NO PID 0x100 PID 0x101 PID 0x101 PID 0x102 RESERVED INPUT NAME PROV 2 PNUM 0x2 CA NO EIT NO PID Ox300 PID 0x301 PID 0x301 PID 0x302 RESERVED INPUT z3 NAME PROV PNUM 0x3 CA NO EIT NO PID Ox500 PID Ox501 PID Ox502 PID Ox503 INPUT 1 INPUT 1 INPUT 1 INPUT 1 INPUT 1 INPUT 1 INPUT 1 mm A an INPUT 2 INPUT 2 INPUT 2 INPUT z2 INPUT z2
24. atile memory by navigating to menu 5 SYSTEM SETUP pressing ENTER and pressing ENTER again when the cursor is at left of SAVE See detailed menu operation SYSTEM MENU below CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com 1O PIMX4A Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 4 PICO MACOM 3 Front Panel Menu Map 038000 kbps Output Line 1 Input rate 000000 kbps Port 1 Enter scan Enter scan Enter scan Enter scan incoming PGMs 000 Enter Out PGMs 000 select program pids incoming PGMs 000 Enter Out PGMs 000 select program pids incoming PGMs 000 Enter Out PGMs 000 select program pids Port 4 incoming PGMs 000 Enter Out PGMs 000 select program pids Out Bitrate 5 100 038000 Kbps Out Packet Length 188 204 Total In Bitrate 038000kbps IP Address 192 168 020 041 Port Number 5000 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 020 001 MAC Address 00 00 550 A1 C2 EO Save Enter store edit in non volatile memory Factory Default Enter restore System Info PMX41 Ver1 02 Items in italics are not editable 4 Menu detailed operation Scan Port menu 121500 kbps MPort 1 When entering this menu the incoming stream bit rate is displayed including null packets in the incoming stream Pressing the Enter button will start an automatic scan for programs specifically the PAT PMTs and associated video and audio PIDs plus DVB compatible SDT
25. ave no effect awakens the PMX41 to display the second tier sub menus M1 Scan Port 2 View Select PIDs www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM PIVIX4 1 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer From here pressing back would return to the Home menu Pressing Left Right has no effect Pressing Enter would open the Scan Port functional menus Pressing Down moves the blinking cursor down to the second line where Enter would open the View Select PIDS functional menus l Scan Port M2 View Select PIDs Pressing Down a second time shows the following 2 View Select PIDs M3 Output Set up Pressing the Down button again twice shows 4 Communication l5 System Setup Pressing the Down button again completes the cycle of menus 5 System Setup M1 Scan Port The Up button works similarly moving from menu 1 to Menu 5 to Menu 4 to Menu 3 etc From the menu position shown above with the cursor at the 1 Scan Port line pressing Enter would move to the Scan functional menus 121500 kbps MPort 1 Pressing Up or Down would move through Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 and back to Port 1 Pressing the Back button would return to 1 Scan Port the sub menu level Pressing Enter would initiate the scan procedure pressing Back while scanning will cancel the scan Other menus navigate similarly Important Note After any edits to the individual menus apply those changes and store the changes in non vol
26. deo packets and YYYY indicates the reassigned PID number in the output In this case the PMX41 has determined from the incoming stream that this PID carries video the menu may display other data types including audio private user or others MOST IMPORTANTLY note the asterisk on the first line When present this PID s data is in the output as part of the program when the asterisk is absent this PID s data is not included in the output stream The Enter button will toggle the asterisk present on or absent off Use the Down or Up button to scroll through other PIDs that may be included in the program in the output Audio In XXXX Out YYYY This is the first of one or more Audio elements in the program Note that the incoming and outgoing PID numbers are provided Note the presence of the asterisk so you know this PID is in the program in the output stream Note When you have selected all of the PIDS in this program that you wish to be in the output stream from any of the menu at this level press the Back button to move back to the PID Entr to View menu level You may use the Right button to view other stream parameters e Stream type is from the incoming program table Typically 00 or 01 is used for video and audio programs e DVB tables are displayed as present or not present e he incoming Program number and outgoing Program number are displayed e Incoming PID number and outgoing PID numbers are displayed for
27. document and the PMX Utility exe files The files may be copied onto any convenient folder or the desktop You may wish to create a shortcut by high lighting the utility file name or icon and right clicking on the mouse to select Create Shortcut You may drag this onto the desktop for convenient access No specific Windows Installation is needed 2 Starting the PMX44 Utility Open the utility by double clicking the file name or icon or by highlighting the name icon and pressing Enter A password dialogue box will open Remux password Enter Password OK Cancel Figure 1 Enter Password window The factory default password is picomux41 Type this in lower case letters in the space provided and click OK Some PC operating systems allow only 6 characters so try picomux4 if there is difficulty The following screen will open www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM PIMX4 1 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer Hamia f BAZ Tal IL input F Ha service Oetalla IT Tiree Adjustments Pot T ib Prop bun Serre Name FRAP Conectinn IP address TU 71 Part Na sann E amp t3 inpri Puri wind T nz T mwar MIT Fiirward Setup F actor Peet kl Metiagrt l Aiglenma ta RALE Vi i lLowded default database Figure 2 Main PMX41 Utility window 2 1 Change Password To change the password to one of your own find the Password Setup
28. e and does NOT make it active When we are ready to save the file we will click the Save button When we are ready to apply the changes to the PMX44 we will click the Submit button CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com 19 20 PIMX4A Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer amp Pico MACOM Password Setup Submit Save Factory Reset 4 1 1 Remote scanning of input ports If you have not specified input and output files this step generates them for you when you click the Search button See the previous section for file information In the main utility window locate the section shown below ASI Input Ports n m E Search First check those ports which have input streams and which you wish to include in the output stream In the screen above the content on input port 2 if any will be ignored Then click the Search button One caution the scan interrupts PMX41 output with only null packets output during the scan The scan of all the selected ports can proceed quickly if the PMX41 can find the DVB tables in the input streams if the streams are missing SDT TDT or other DVB tables the scan waits for an instance of the tables for as much as 30 seconds in each input before proceeding without them Checking a port without a stream input also delays the scanning The programs on the selected ports are listed in the Service Details window in the upper right of the main utility screen Check those programs you desire to b
29. e in the output Click on the Save button Caution you will be overwriting the file name shown in the Output text box Click the Submit button and the configuration is downloaded to the PMX44 You have now completed the basic setup as may be done on the front panel allowing PMX41 defaults and automatic assignments to be used 4 2 Advanced stream configuration editing This section discusses what is in an output configuration file how to export and import configuration files and discusses why you would want do so and what impact you can have on the output stream Internal memory in the PMX44 holds configuration that you have entered in the Scan View PIDs and Output front panel menus in addition to parameters that the PMX41 automatically assigned to simplify your setup This data used at power up to configure the unit for operation until you modify it with a front panel SAVE action If you have a typical ongoing operation and wish to change items that are input via the front panel do it there as it is simpler and less likely to cause errors To change the multiplexed transport output stream parameters requires saving editing and re importing of the the output txt file described in the above Basic Setup section An example of an output txt file in included for reference to show the parameters that you may change www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM PIVIX4 1 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer The saved
30. e same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating conditions NOTE TO THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820 22 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND IN PARTICULAR SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL www picomacom com PIMX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 4 PICO MACOM WARRANTY PMX41 Four ASI Inout MPEG Multiplexer e Accepts up to 4 MPEG 2 or DVB transport streams to be combined on a single ASI output e Inputs may be single or multiple program streams up to 100 Mbps each from common MPEG sources such as encoders other multiplexers demodulators receivers and servers in DVB ASI format e Output is single or multiple program transport stream of up to 100 mbps in DVB ASI format suitable for modulation or other MPEG transport and processing equipment e Passes DVB information and assembles SDT NIT EIT tables when in incoming streams tables e Simple to use front panel menus allows scan of inputs including data rates of the incoming material to avoid oversubscribing the out
31. for cleaning 11 Mechanical Loading Mounting of the equipment in the Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleansers rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading 6 Do Not Use Attachments Use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause hazards 12 Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern 7T Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Reliable Earthing Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit e g use of power strips Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on
32. he output Use Back button twice to go back the programs and Scroll to another program you wish to include in the output and repeat the PID selection Use the Back button three times to get back to the Port level Navigate to the 5 SYSTEM SETUP menu press Enter With the cursor at left of the SAVE submenu press Enter again Make sure you SAVE Set up complete CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com 15 PMX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 4 PICO MACOM Ethernet Remote Communication The information is preceding sections describes the basic setup using the front panel to multiplex incoming streams to select which programs and which program elements are present in the output This section describes options provided for more advanced users to e Save the PMXA41 configuration in a PC and to load one of possible several such setups in a quick manner e Change some of the default setting such as PID renumbering change EIT offsets for time zone differences potentially desirable for satellite delivered programming if guide issues are present and more e Generate and insert an NIT Network Information Table that facilitates system applications where more than one PMXA41 is used in a network of multiple channels to allow some set top boxes when enabled in the set top box to associate logical programming and their physical channels 1 Installing the PMX41 Utility The PMX41 was shipped with a CD containing the Owner s Guide this
33. ility www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM PIVIX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer Table of Contents VA LO e Y TION it sij ei a l pa aa ka a ant es pt ian a an ekta l at aaa an n tat ak EE ate 6 l AA ONI usu u au uuu ww 7 GONNECHN ANE MONA u ee ere u ty l e kt kk fa unan n 7 Front Panel Setup and Operation ULU kald la sali adi a aya ri daana a ask kuqa law nan aa nr ia uan wu nnns 8 1 Button Operatlorf UL L LLULLU anak haki e ml xanan k ek nakl bayan kk e Tetra ka kilk rk pe al xulk sl Desde 8 25 Front Panel Menu Navigati n uuu uuu u L Pal nee anya d n N b aasawa EM PODIUM OU V x k 8 3 cond Panel Merr MaD A uo u uuu uu u 2 d nk HAKAN DAN HAA NANAN h ARA AW a a usnu di ha GUR 10 4 Menu detailed operation KAK KK k kk KAK k kk kK KK KK A KI nas 10 5 Quick Set up Checklist ta l lk kak aa yak waqasa sasa kk a daa lak aa a a kd ka kak aa a dark a aa ka da kaka aa 15 Ethernet Remote Communication 16 1 AAS CEU HAG SP CRM E E 16 2 Starting the PMX41 Utility 16 NES ie a ee MT E T r _o eg 17 3 Connecting Disconnecting to your PMX41
34. inal stream Using standard definition programming or a mix of SD and HD as many as 10 to12 SD programs may be combined into one QAM RF channel depending on the programmer provider s compression and the cable system s modulation mode 64 or 256 QAM The 1RU rack mount PMX41 is easy to install and configure all within the front panel menus After connecting the MPEG 2 transport stream sources the user selects the desired output rate to fit his 64 QAM 256QAM or other application requirement The PMX44 will automatically insert Null packets to provide that output rate The PMX41 can scan the inputs to determine the input stream rate PIDs and programs the scan checks DVB tables including the SDT TDT and others The user then may select the programs and the pids of that program to be included in the output The PMT Video and Audio PIDs are automatically renumbered and restamped to avoid conflicts in the new output stream Other PSI SI tables are filtered and regenerated in particular a regenerated SDT is in the output stream when SDT tables are in the input streams to support DVB set top boxes that require the SDT for installa tion scanning A utility program is supplied that allows saving the current configuration and quickly reloading the desired configuration from a collection of config files In addition the utility allows configuration of a DVB NIT Network Information Table for insertion in the output stream which is too complex for
35. lication but this training is beyond the scope of this manual Procedure 1 Follow the above section Basic Setup through the action to selecting the programs in the Service Window and pressing SAVE Note the txt file name 2 Locate and open the txt file with a text editor such Notepad Do not open and save in WORD as doc file to avoid Word s added formatting data 3 Select the parameters to change and make your edits Note that there is no checking by the editors to prevent MPEG 2 and DVB protocols violations For example you might edit the out PID number from PMT 256 Video 257 Audio 258 to PMT 11 Video 212 and Audio 213 This violates protocol reservations of content in PIDS less than 16 or 32 so the stream will not operate correctly in many decoders Also note that the edit would allow entering PID number 256 for all three service elements but the PMX41 would either fail to multiplex them in the same PID altogether or the stream would be useless 4 When edits are complete save the file as the same txt file name or a new txt file name Heturn to the PMX Utility screen Output section and click SPECIFY Browse to the edited file name and click OPEN So that the file name appears in the Output section textbox Alternative to using an external text editor you may SAVE the output file as in step 1 but ignore step 2 to use the internal editor Press EDIT in the output section make the edits and close the window Make sure
36. m com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM PIVIX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer hgremrk niema Table KIT arana HDi Du 1450 3 In the tree view left pane click on the Network ID line and a new right pane appears with NIT Section Details e Select Table ID 0x440 if you are entering data about this PMX41 output stream select 0x041 if for another stream in the network e You may select another Network ID number if desired e The first stream or RF channel is described in section 0x00 the second in stream 0x01 the third in section 0x02 and so forth e Version number refers to this NIT version if you make a change in the future increment the Version to help devices flag the change e Last Section refers to the number of streams or channels you will include in the NIT The last section number is the number of streams minus 1 for example with a network of 15 streams the Last section number would be OxOE CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com 23 PMX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer amp Pico MACOM atus inisimon Table Hl HT Section Dei pu RR Tale D Dwa Actual Hores ID 01440 Tornon hio di wenan Ka i Lair faciens Ma tii Hata lk Diesenpliss lad Noten Nama Descnpeor Teana peza Gera yen 4 To proceed click on Network Descriptors INSERT and click on the Tag line in the left pane to show the window below and insert your netw
37. must place a certain program or video stream on a certain PID number for your network application you may do so by configuring the PMX44 via the front panel and then use the utility to create an output file edit it and make it active e Third you may create an NIT Network Information Table that is used to bind this PMX41 output with other streams from other PMX44 or otherwise into a common network of content The second and third applications are considered more advance use and you should have knowledge of MPEG 2 and DVB protocols During the following steps please note the Message window as the steps proceed The message box will show progress as the processes complete or advise the process failed www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM PIVIX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 4 1 Basic setup of the Utility All of the applications of the PMX41 Utility begin with creating new files or selecting existing files to hold configuration information 4 1 0 Selecting Input and Output files The utility generates two types of files to control operation an input inf file and the output txt file Input File Output File We TT C View Specify Create Edit Specify The input file is used to contain information about the streams present on the PMX44 inputs The input file may be viewed by clicking the VIEW button There is additional configuration information not displayed as
38. n input cable while scanning that port you must repeat the scan Connecting only one input allows an output to be generated from that input with reduced bit rate If for example a multiple program transport stream is intended for a 256 QAM modulation in a 6 MHz it may carry as much as 38 Mbps This will overflow a modulator set for a 64QAM capable cable plant resulting in no valid output of the modulator Using the PMX44 it is possible to drop programs and PIDs until the total stream bit rate is less than the 27 Mbps limitation of the 64 QAM modulator CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com PMX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 4 PICO MACOM The input source transport stream bit rates including Null packets must not exceed 100 Mbps This is more than twice the typical cable satellite and broadcast stream rates and should not be an issue No damage will result the PMX44 simply cannot process it consistently and properly above 100 Mbps Connect the one output using a 75 ohm coax with BNC connector to a transport stream sink that accepts MPEG transport streams on DVB ASI such as a QAM modulator server recorder or ASI input adaptor device The PMX44 can operate with output settings from 5 Mbps to 100 Mbps take note of the limitations of the device the sink receiving this output for front panel setup later Optional Connect a CAT 5 or better Ethernet cable to an Ethernet switch which also has a PC connected Front Panel
39. ombine smaller transport streams into one larger stream for further processing or modulation onto a hospitality MDU or small cable systems The PMX44 can also drop programs or parts of a program secondary audio for example in any input stream to minimize output stream size to allow the stream to fit into 64 QAM or 256 QAM modulated HF channels or to remove undesired programming from the distributed stream The use of the PMX44 allows more programming in limited RF bandwidth where channels are not avail able or where cost of modulation equipment is a concern Typical applications for the PMX41 are to place off air programming on a QAM cable plant using 8VSB demods with ASI output such as the Pico MPD ASI depending on the local broadcasters transport streams 2 or 3 High Definition programs can be placed into one QAM RF modulator using only one 6 MHz channel Similarly satellite receivers with ASI outputs can feed the PMX41 to allow multiple SD or HD programs to be placed in one modula tor reducing cable plant bandwidth demands Also MPEG encoders such as the Pico MEC may be used where only analog contest is available with the encoder output feeding PMX41inputs to again reduce modulator and RF bandwidth requirements While the four inputs fits well with the applications mentioned above the output of a PMX41 may be input to a second PMX41 which may be input to a third PMX41 cascaded indefinitely giving additional input ports to create the f
40. omentarily exceed the set amount results are unpredictable typically the total output goes to all null packets until the rate is less than the set amount If the program source is a broadcast station or a statistically multiplexed satellite transponder allow 15 or more extra null space in your program selection With sources present use 1 Scan Port menus to scan all transport streams at the input ports and then use 2 View select to build the output stream O O Note that the Scan Port menu displays input bit rate This includes Null packets If there is concern about the output rate perform Scan and View select on a the port with most important programminog first then repeat scan and View select on the next port of importance and so forth Note that you can scan and view select and then check 3 Output Setup Total Program content In Bitrate menu to observe how each program addition adds to the output content rate limit Selection of the output is at three levels first Port second Program third PIDs From the 2 View Select PIDS menu press Enter Enter and note the program number name Scroll up or down to the program s you wish to include in the output For each program press Enter Right to PID Entr T View menu and Enter to show the video PID Press Enter to toggle the asterisk on and press down to the next PID in the program Press Enter to toggle the asterisk on for all PIDs in the program you wish to be in t
41. ork name As you type the Descriptor length is adjusted the Tag is not editable uidi Lp Information fale KC mn Makassek ID ELL Heier Mame Dascngtor Tog eo l Hepar Haeo Diete ele on Dascspdor Tua gs a Dausrapin Length 34 Hajari Hema The AN Dean the Tima hetwerk 5 With introductory network information generated it is time to add the first transport stream data Click on the Network ID line in the left pane to back up to the NIT Section Details pane but now click on the Transport Stream INSERT button Highlight the Transport stream line 24 www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM PIMX4A Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer a 14 nde morman tahke FE j MIT hiekan ID DA HIT Transgart Stream Cat asla Tag CI eek Mam Das elek ar Tan ew brsaen si Traeapori Sireum iC Qal riginal Hetek D Qxz1440 Truruspart Stream Descnpions You may edit the Transport Stream ID and Original Network ID if desired Each Transport Stream ID must be unique in a network so when we add another transport stream this must be edited to a unique number In our example the system is a multiple RF channel QAM cable application so we have selected 0x44 Cable Delivery System in Transport stream Descriptor 6 When you click on INSERT the Tag 0x44 line is added in the left pane i Franck WT IE BE
42. put stream e User selects the programs video audio content from each input to be passed on to the output e Constant output rate selectable from 5 mbps to 100 Mbps e Ethernet remote control with provided utility to augment front panel setup CO PMXA1 Four stream maniere A Bo si iiem e gt o g ee p P E Je PMX41 Front View PMX41 Rear View Specifications Inputs Remote Configuration Connector 75Q BNC x4 Connector RJ 45 Format DVB ASI EN50083 9 Format 10 100Base T Ethernet single or multiple programs TS Protocol Supplied Utility Rate up to 100 Mbps Function Load pre defined saved configurations Packet size 188 208 bytes auto sense Configure insert NIT table Outputs General Connector 75Q BNC x 1 Voltage 90 260 VAC 50 60 Hz Format DVB ASI EN50083 9 Power 25 W single or multiple programs TS Rate 5 to 100 Mbps Size 1 RU TOW x 11 2D x 1 75H in Constant rate User selected Weight 6 5 Ib Hate Resolution 1Mbpsstep Temperature range 0 50 C Packet size 188 bytes Transport Stream Processing Ordering Information Input Discovery ocan determines content and rate Output Configuration User selects programs PXM41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer content per input PID assignment remapping Auto PSI SI filtering regeneration Per EN 300468 Auto PMT SIT TDT EIT tables NIT insertion possible per PC ut
43. ree RF channels of QAM modulated transport streams hipiwa k inftarrmmatinn Take HTE BI z Matenrk IDR AE Cable Dalienry Eyzlam Den np sr Tag DA detsoni Kite ima rst en frwugart feream God Dascepior Tag aa TT Tuz adi stila Peters paten Darcrptar Trigger Dir am Gol Cresceptor Length In Pag Uu Hl Cable Duong batra lU az b n ar Trampin ra nn Gat T a Coble Delary Curtin Dageriprar Frequency Hz 456000 Symbel Fate KS gm 5361 Moduisice A 256 QAN S FEC bande t l2 core code rate FEC isuter li gen outer FEC coding l 26 www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM PIVIX4 1 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 8 Press OK to save the table as a dat file Note the message Successfully saved to file C Documents and Settings myname Desktop My First NIT dat You may generate and save more than one NIT file or keep a backup file copy 9 To insert this NIT or another NIT or a backup copy of your NIT make sure Insert NIT is clicked on the main Utility screen and the desired NIT table file is selected in the NIT File textbox then click SUBMIT e Note that this will also submit the currently select output txt file as well e Besure you have specified and input and output file have scanned the port and selected the programs to be in the output as outlined in the basic Utility setup section CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com 27
44. ss and then ping xxx XXX XXX Xxx to test if an address is in use System menu The System Info submenus are key to the PMX41 operation lave Factory Default The SAVE menu acts as an Apply function to edits made in menus 1 to 4 re setting the PMX44 with the edited data as the active configuration Further the SAVE menu stores the edits made in the prior menus into non volatile memory so they will be restored to the operating mode when power is restored With the cursor at the left of SAVE press the Enter button and observe a 1 3 second delay The cursor returns to the left of Save and the process is completed Save Factory Default When the cursor is at the left of Factory Default pressing the Enter button restores the factory loaded parameters If the unit malfunctions a first step in troubleshooting is to load the factory default and follow the Quick Setup checklist below to restore operation System Info Save To aid troubleshooting the Info menu shows the model number and firmware version www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico MACOM PIVIX41 Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 5 Quick Set up Checklist v V Unpack mount in rack and apply power Connect input and output BNC connectors Set 3 Output Out Rate to 038000 for 256 QAM 026500 for 64 QAM or as needed Nulls packets fill to make a constant output rate if less than the set amount O If the programs even m
45. stems If you are using 64 QAM modulation we recommend setting Out bitrate less than 265000 kbps If you are using 250 QAM modulation we recommend setting Out bitrate less than or equal to 38000 kbps This leaves a small headroom and the QAM modulator can add its own null packets as needed without overflowing gout Packet len 188 The second Output Setup menu indicates output packet length is 188 bytes per packet In this model packet size is fixed and not editable Total in Output 000000 kbps The Total in Bit Rate menu allows you to set the fullness of the transport stream As an example an incoming stream of total 15 mbps may have 10 Mbps of that as null packets and only 5 Mbps of the total as PAT PMT and the video and audio content When you select that program in 2 View Select menus this 5 Mbps content is added to the total shown here To understand the bandwidth usage you may add a program check this number add another program check the total of the two here add a third check the total until you approach over subscribing the output stream Note that this display is a snapshot and will vary each time the menu is entered due to normal stteam rate variations and the impact of statistical multiplexing if you have taken only a part of the incoming stream to output CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com 13 PIMX4A Four ASI Input MPEG Multiplexer 4 PICO MACOM Communication menu BIP Addr Port 192 168 001 0
46. text in the input file as well The simplest approach is to use an existing inf file one example is on the CD with the Utility and should be copied to your working folder To select a previously used file name click on the Specify button to show Look in Desktop v da E BE TE My Documents 4 My Computer My Network Places Ki myfiles File name Files af type INF Files inf Cancel Open as read only Either select a file name or enter a new file name without the inf extension and click Open You may then View the file s contents If new it is a formatted file without data If selecting a previously used file name the last data of the input streams will be shown in the View window as last saved until you overwrite by doing a new ASI input Search When you exit the file you will be asked to save it The input information without other configuration information as seen in the output file may saved for reference or printed as a text file for your use If you do not click on the Specify button and specify an input file name one will be generated when you scan the inputs Likewise an output file will be generated for you when you do an ASI Input Search if you do not either Create a new file name or Specify an existing file name After a file name is selected by or generated for you you may also click Edit and make changes in the text file Returning from the Edit mode does NOT save the fil
47. the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company Power cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords and plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time the unit should be disconnected from power source Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them may be fatal Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet
48. to that transport stream when the user changes programs The NIT contains sections that provide data on the streams in the network The Utility allows you to define a section then fill it and define additional sections one for each stream When completed the NIT table with these sections can be inserted in the output stream The set up of a NIT is much too complex to be done on the front panel and the Utility is needed Knowledge of the MPEG and DVB protocols which is needed is beyond the scope of this manual Procedure to create and insert a NIT 1 On the main Utility screen locate the NIT Table section Click Insert NIT and then click SPECIFY to create a new NIT table such as My First NIT or select an existing dat file from a previously saved NIT table in the window that opens Click OPEN to finish file name selection NIT File w iw Insert NIT Edit Specify Lock l Desktop al hz Diria oy My Compre des Network Places Tij An l z Fd nan kip Fast HIT Fiz pj ragu ut 2 DAT Fisi la Dpen ac iead onk 2 Click the EDIT button to open the Main NIT window and click the Insert NIT Section button Observe the tree view in the left window pane A Network ID entry is added when you click Insert NIT Section with default number 0x1440 Pressing OK would save the NIT and exit without any data included at this point while CANCEL would abandon the NIT table activity www picomaco
49. to the front panel Enter them here as displayed on the front panel Click on the Connect button and observe the Messages box for success or failure notification If the connection failed check Cat5 jumpers to your switch from both the PC and the PMX41 and re check re enter the IP address and port Your PC and the PMX41 should have similar addresses that is the first three sets of 1 to 3 digits are the same and the last group of three numbers different by at least one change the PMX44 to match the PC except that the last number cannot be the same Note that many other buttons connect as their first action even if you have not previously tried the connection by pressing the button yourself Once you have connected to the PMX44 the button changes to Disconnect and the user is NOT allowed to make changes on the front panel to avoid conflicts between remote and front panel settings To return control of the PMXA41 to the front panel click the Disconnect button 4 Using the Utility The Utility has three main applications e First you may configure the unit from the utility as you have done with the front panel If this is your objective you will find using the front panel faster and simpler You may save this configuration as a backup file and load it into a spare unit or the primary unit if needed e Second you may re configure those defaulted or automatically assigned parameters not selectable on the front panel menu If you
50. wer switch it is always on when the PMX41 cord is connected to the mains power Input Output and Ethernet Connections may be made before or after power up Connecting the PMX41 The rear panel includes the following user interfaces in addition to the power interfaces mentioned in the prior section e Four 75Q BNC MPEG transports stream inputs e One 759 BNC MPEG transports stream output e One RJ 45 Ethernet socket bi directional TCP IP CAT 5 or better is recommended In addition there is one DB 9 serial port connector used for factory testing and troubleshooting It has no operational purposes ASI CAUTION ON 1 2 3 4 DATAPORT RJ45 A ANE See N 1 ee _ a OFF 90 260VAC POWER AC OUTLET 50 60Hz PMX41 Rear View Connect one to four inputs using a 75 ohm coax with BNC connectors to a transport stream source such as an encoder a digital demod a digital output satellite receiver an MPEG server or ASI output adaptor device All four ports are the same functionality and may or may not be used No cable compensations are normally needed The DVB ASI standard provides for extremely short cables without attenuation to very long cables well over 100 meters Removing an input connection while operating does not affect the PMX41 except that the programming PIDs that were taken from that input are no longer in the output restoring the input restores the initial operation without further user intervention If you remove a

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