NetUP Streamer Base DVB4xC

NetUP Streamer Base DVB4xC is a modular digital television head-end processor. The 1U chassis carries six independent module slots, and each slot is populated according to the task at hand: encoding, decoding, transcoding, multiplexing, descrambling or modulation. Because the modules are chosen per installation, a single chassis covers a wide range of input and output interfaces and signal formats.

Programs received or encoded by the modules are passed to the chassis, combined into the required transport streams and delivered to the RF, ASI and IP outputs. The device is managed entirely over the network through the web interface; there is no local display or keypad.

The chassis is supplied in two variants that differ in how transport streams are handled. Unless stated otherwise, this manual describes the base variant.

Front panel:

Rear panel:

The rear panel is formed by the installed modules themselves, so its appearance depends on the chosen configuration. The illustration shows one possible combination; the power inlet, power switch and grounding screw are always on the left.

The sections below describe each group in detail.

Four CVBS inputs (DB9 to RCA breakout) or four SDI inputs (BNC), MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, standard definition. Input 720×576@50i or 720×480@60i; the output resolution can be scaled down to 160×90. Rate control CBR/VBR; GOP structure IPPP, IBPBP, IBBPB, IBBBP; video bit rate 0.5–5 Mbps. Audio: MPEG-1 Layer 2, LC-AAC, HE-AAC; 48 kHz; 48–384 kbps per channel. Logo, caption and QR code insertion are supported.

Four HDMI (1.4, HDCP 1.4) or SDI inputs with HEVC/H.265 and MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 encoding. Resolutions: 3840×2160_30P/29.97P (two channels per module with H.265, one with H.264), 1920×1080_60/59.94/50P (four channels with H.265, two with H.264), 1280×720_60/59.94/50P (four channels with either codec). Interlaced 1920×1080 input is encoded as progressive output. Chroma 4:2:0; bit rate 0.5–20 Mbps per channel; CBR/VBR; GOP IBBP, IPPP. Audio: MPEG-1 Layer 2, LC-AAC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, AC3 pass-through; 48 kHz; audio gain 0–255.

Four HDMI (1.4, HDCP 1.4) inputs with HEVC/H.265 and MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 encoding; an H.265-only version is available. Resolutions 1920×1080_60/59.94/50P and 1280×720_60/59.94/50P; interlaced input is encoded as progressive output. Chroma 4:2:0; bit rate 0.5–20 Mbps per channel with H.265 and 4–20 Mbps with H.264; CBR/VBR; GOP IBBP, IPPP. Audio as for M-ENC-4UHD. Logo and QR code insertion are available as an order option.

Four CVBS video inputs and four stereo audio inputs (DB9 to RCA breakout), MPEG-2 encoding, 4:2:0. PAL and NTSC standard-definition signals; input resolutions from 720×576_50i and 720×480_60i down to 176×144_50i. GOP structure IP, IBP, IBBP, IBBBP; video bit rate 0.5–8 Mbps per channel; closed captions supported. Audio: MPEG-1 Layer 2 and Dolby Digital AC3 (2.0); 48 kHz, 24-bit; 128–384 kbps per channel. Logo, caption and QR code insertion are supported on one version of the module.

Eight CVBS video inputs and eight stereo audio inputs (DB15 to RCA breakout), MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 encoding. PAL and NTSC standard-definition signals, 720×576i and 720×480i; CBR/VBR; GOP structure IPP; video bit rate 1–7 Mbps per channel. Audio: MPEG-1 Layer 2; 48 kHz, 24-bit; 64–384 kbps per channel. Logo, caption and QR code insertion are supported.

Two HDMI inputs and two BNC inputs for closed captions, plus the internal stream connector. MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 encoding; input 1920×1080_60P/50P, 1920×1080_60i/50i, 1280×720_60p/50P, 720×480_60i, 720×576_50i. CBR/VBR; aspect ratio 16:9 or 4:3; video bit rate 0.8–19 Mbps. Audio: MPEG-1 Layer II, MPEG-2 AAC, MPEG-4 AAC, Dolby Digital AC3 (2.0) encoding as an option, AC3 (2.0/5.1) pass-through; 48 kHz; 64–320 kbps per channel. Transcoding: two HD services from MPEG-2 or H.264 to MPEG-2 or H.264 (HD or SD), or four SD services; audio transcoding between MPEG-1 Layer 2, AAC and AC3 in any direction.

Two HD-SDI inputs and the internal stream connector. Encoding, transcoding and audio parameters match M-ENC-2HDMI.

Two tuner inputs (F-type) and two independent CI slots; one MPTS is passed to the chassis for remultiplexing. DVB-S, DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X; input 950–2150 MHz; symbol rate up to 45 Msps (up to 40 Msps for 8APSK and 32APSK); signal level −65…−25 dBm; DiSEqC supported. Up to 256 output PIDs with automatic or manual PID remapping, accurate PCR adjustment and automatic PSI/SI generation. Descrambling: two CAM/CI modules, and BISS Mode 1 / Mode E up to 120 Mbps as an order option.

Four frequencies (each RF input locks two frequencies), F-type, with two independent CI slots; one MPTS is passed to the chassis for remultiplexing. Switchable between DVB-C (J.83 A/C), J.83B, DVB-T, DVB-T2 and ISDB-T. DVB-C: 60–890 MHz, symbol rate 1000–9000 ksps, 16/32/64/128/256-QAM (64/256-QAM for J.83B). DVB-T/T2: 60–890 MHz, bandwidth 5/6/7/8 MHz, PLP supported for DVB-T2. Up to 256 output PIDs; descrambling with two CAM/CI modules and BISS Mode 1 / Mode E with 32 keys.

Four tuner inputs (F-type) for free-to-air reception; one MPTS is passed to the chassis for remultiplexing. DVB-S, DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X; input 950–2150 MHz; symbol rate up to 45 Msps; signal level −65…−25 dBm; DiSEqC supported. Up to 256 output PIDs with PID remapping, accurate PCR adjustment and automatic PSI/SI generation.

Four tuner inputs (F-type) for free-to-air reception, switchable between DVB-C (J.83 A/C), J.83B, DVB-T, DVB-T2 and ISDB-T; input 60–890 MHz. The module has no output ports of its own and is always used together with another module.

Four bi-directional ASI ports, each configurable as an input or an output, and two GE ports supporting 256 IP inputs each.

One ASI input used as the emergency alert source and 256 IP inputs through the GE1 port (100/1000M). M-MUX-EAS4 provides four IP outputs with up to 16 programs each; M-MUX-EAS8 provides eight IP outputs with up to 8 programs each. The alert source may be the ASI input or the 256th IP input; both must be SPTS and cannot be multiplexed.

Five bi-directional ASI ports, each configurable as an input or an output.

Demultiplexes IP transport streams received by the chassis.

Multiplexing with scrambling for up to four simulcrypt CA systems, compliant with ETR 289, ETSI TS 101 197 and ETSI TS 103 197.

Three ASI inputs and two mirrored ASI outputs for transport stream switching.

Data input: 512 or 1024 IP inputs over UDP and RTP, unicast and multicast, through two GE ports (RJ45 or SFP), plus the internal stream connector. Data output: 16 or 32 IP outputs over UDP, RTP/RTSP. RF output: 16 or 32 channels of multiplexing, scrambling and modulation. Scrambling for up to four simulcrypt CA systems (ETR 289, ETSI TS 101 197, ETSI TS 103 197). Modulation to EN 300 429 / ITU-T J.83 A/B/C; MER ≥ 40 dB; RF 50–960 MHz with 1 kHz step; symbol rate 3600–7000 ksps. Constellations: J.83A — 16/32/64/128/256-QAM, 8 MHz; J.83B and J.83C — 64/256-QAM, 6 MHz. Up to 256 output PIDs per channel.

Data input: 1024 IP inputs over UDP and RTP through two GE ports (RJ45 or SFP). Data output: 48 IP outputs over UDP, RTP/RTSP; up to 840 Mbps per GE port; GE1 carries outputs 1–24 and GE2 outputs 25–48. RF output: two F-type ports for 48 non-adjacent carriers, 75 Ω; carriers 1–24 through RF1 and 25–48 through RF2, each port covering 384 MHz. Scrambling for up to six simulcrypt CA systems. Modulation, MER, frequency range and constellations as for M-MOD-16C / M-MOD-32C.

Eight DVB-T carriers, modulation to ETSI EN 300 744; MER ≥ 40 dB. Data output: 8 IP outputs over UDP, RTP/RTSP through two GE ports.

Eight ATSC carriers; the module is otherwise identical to M-MOD-8T.

Data input: up to 32 IP inputs per channel over UDP and RTP through two GE ports (RJ45 or SFP), plus the internal stream connector. Data output: 6 IP outputs over UDP, RTP/RTSP. RF output: six channels of multiplexing and modulation.

Two ASI ports, each configurable as an input or an output, and two SDI outputs. The module decodes up to two programs simultaneously.

Eight IP inputs (MPTS or SPTS) over UDP through the internal stream connector, and four HDMI outputs.

Video and audio transcoding on two channels. The module has no input or output ports of its own and is always used together with another module; streams are exchanged through the internal stream connector.

When unpacking the device, check the contents against the packing list. The package should normally include:

If any item is missing or does not match the list, contact your local dealer.

Follow the steps below when installing the device. This chapter covers:

The power socket is located on the right of the rear panel and the power switch on the left of the front panel. Insert one end of the power cord into the socket and the other end into the AC mains.

When the device is connected to protective ground on its own, use an independent connection. When grounding is shared with other devices, the grounding resistance must be less than 1 Ω.

Signal cables are connected to the modules installed in the chassis; refer to the module rear panels in the previous chapter. The management computer is connected to the NMS port on the front panel.

The factory default IP address is 192.168.0.136.

If the management IP address is unknown or has been lost, press the Reset button on the front panel to restore it to the factory default.

After login the "Status" page shows the state of the device: software, hardware, web and system versions, product ID and uptime, followed by the module information. The module diagram reflects the modules actually installed, and the indicators below it show the Run and Alarm state of each slot.

A green Run indicator means the transport stream of the module is normal; a red Alarm indicator means the module reports a fault.

Several screens are shared by all modules that multiplex programs. They are described here once and referenced from the module sections below.

The modulating modules — M-MOD-16C, M-MOD-32C, M-MOD-48C, M-MOD-8T, M-MOD-8A and M-MOD-6I — share the same web interface; the number of output channels and the modulation standard differ. The screens below are shown for one of them.

Click "Mux-Output CH X" to select the transport streams for each output channel:

Click "General" to set the parameters of each output channel:

Click "PID Pass" to add the PIDs that must pass through:

The module can also output the transport streams in IP format through the data port. Click "IP Stream" to set the output parameters:

Click "Modulator" to set the RF output parameters. The parameters can be set for one carrier at a time or for all carriers at once.

Click "System" to check the module information:

The chassis combines the streams of the installed modules into the output transport streams. Select "Stream Connect" in the left menu and open the required connector to choose the programs from each module.

The device supports six module outputs, 8 MPTS (through GE2 only) and 512 SPTS (through GE1 only); the ASI output carries the same programs as MPTS 2.

In the input list, "Module X export" means the transport stream coming from module X, and "Connector X" means the stream that will be sent out through module X. The controls of this screen are described in Multiplexing Screen, and program editing in Program Modification.

Click "General" to set the parameters of the corresponding connector:

Click "PID Pass" to add the PIDs that must pass through:

Click "Event" to set the upcoming events for the programs:

Click "Rating Region" to classify the input programs:

Click "IP Stream" to set the parameters of the transport streams sent out through the data ports: destination IP address, port, protocol and the programs carried by each stream.

Click "General" to review the general parameters of the chassis.