Wegener Communications manual Unity 4600 Overview, Functional, Description, Physical

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General Information

1.2 Unity 4600 Overview

Functional

The Wegener Model Unity 4600 Digital Media Receiver/Decoder is a fully DVB-compliant

Description

satellite video IRD. The Unity 4600 receives an L-band RF carrier from an external LNB,

 

demodulates the carrier, extracts the MPEG transport stream, and provides the

 

decompressed program or programs to DVB-ASI, composite video, and/or stereo audio

 

outputs.

 

Features include:

 

Control by local user or remote COMPELsystem

 

Download of software application upgrades via satellite

 

Supports COMPEL/CA Conditional Access at transport level or by program

 

Supports receiver card options using either DVB-QPSK or Advanced Turbo-Modulations

 

(Turbo-QPSK, T-8PSK, or T-16QAM)

 

DVB-ASI transport stream output with network-controlled program mapping

 

Supports ISO 13818-1 transport rates from 2.5 to 55 Mbps (with local decompression) or up

 

to 86.25 Mbps (to program-mapped ASI transport only)

 

Local decompression of MPEG-2 video and MPEG-2 (L1 and L2) and/or Dolby AC-3 audio

 

Auto-recognition and support of 525-line NTSC or 625-line PAL

 

Audio-only mode option for radio networks

 

Cueing relays and DTMF cue tone outputs standard (DTMF available only on units built

 

before 10/07)

 

Alarm relay

 

Cueing relays

 

Optional SCTE 35 DPI message filter for network control of local ad avails

 

Optional front-panel audio and video monitors

 

Web browser control (August 2004)

Physical

The Unity 4600 is housed in a standard, 1 RU, rack-mountable chassis. Its front panel (see

Description

Figure 1.1) provides a user interface through six push buttons and an LCD as well as

 

monitoring through both audio and video ports. The rear panel holds connectors for input

 

and output signals, LNB power supply, serial and Ethernet monitoring and control, alarm

 

and user relays, and AC input power. The unit also includes two Unity expansion module

 

slots.

Figure 1.1: The Unity 4600 Digital Media Receiver/Decoder

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Contents Unity4600 Unity 4600 User’s Manual Table of Contents Alarms and Warnings Unity 4600 User’s Manual This page intentionally left blank 800032-01 Rev. G General Information Manual OverviewUnity 4600 Overview FunctionalDescription PhysicalSee See Transport In Options on Unity 4600 SpecificationsTechnical Specifications FRONT-PANEL Monitors Audio OutputSNR ALARM/CUEING Relays Serial PortsEthernet Port FRONT-PANEL EmailTransport In Options LNB DC Power Turbo PSK Receiver OPTION, Broadcom Protocol DVB-QPSK Turbo PSK Receiver with 4-PORT Switch Option RF Switch InputASI Transport Input Option DVB-ASI InputSafety Summary Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations COMPEL→DPI DtmfIRD CompelKMS LANRAM PMTPTS Tmra This page intentionally left blank 800032-01 Rev. G Unpacking and Inspection Location and MountingInstallation RackMounting DesktopOptions Unity 4600 ConnectionsTransport Rear panel Connectors Txdo + Txdo Rxdi +Rxdi ASI OUTSerial Port Configuration ConfigurationsDevice AssignmentsHandling Check Installation TestingRF input Unity 4600 User’s Manual This page intentionally left blank 800032-01 Rev. G Summary Automated recoveryTheory of Operation Operation Operation from Front Panel Unity 4600 Front-panel LayoutLCD Screen Relationships Alarm/Warning Screens Recovery AbortRF Switch Bypass Installation TestDefault Unit SetupHome ScreensLED Indicators Front-panel LED Indicator Descriptions Interpreting LEDsServices User Commands Command directory for Unity 4600 terminal commandsOperation from Local/Remote Terminal SyntaxAud1rt Same as aud1rt above Level Integer between 0 and 100 inclusive Command ends telnet sessions. Same as Quit command Time Time in seconds Lnbtst voltagerange tone Source Or O PC device baud parityCommand ends telnet sessions. Same as Exit command RD group RP group Rpath to username@addr Port RouteSetlnb Rffeed LOfreq Source Not used. In legacy IRDs, this was Fade timeout Test group value Maintenance General TroubleshootingNo audio, video, or ASI output No output or indicationsAlarms and Warnings Missing an audio, video, or ASI output while others are okayAlarm and Warning Descriptions LCD Alarm or Warning Meaning / Possible CauseASI transport output bears no program content because a Changes have been made on uplink transport mux No Program Allocation Table detected in input carrier or Ser pt N fail This page intentionally left blank 800032-01 Rev. G Technical Support Warranty624-0294, or e-mailservice@wegener.com Customer Service ? Other Screens? @ Application Current Menu Up? Press ESC Info Screens? Other Screens? @ Menu Up? Press ESC Home? Hold In ESC Misc Setups Press Enter Menu ScreensParameter Screens Change? Press Enter?Other Screens? @ Unit Label UnityThis page intentionally left blank 800032-01 Rev. G Index LAN LCD PIDUneven mechanical loading SDTThis page intentionally left blank
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4600 specifications

Wegener Communications 4600 is a state-of-the-art digital satellite receiver designed for high-performance applications in the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors. This advanced receiver is part of Wegener's renowned line of products, catering to a range of broadcasting needs, from television to data communications. The Wegener 4600 offers a host of features that make it an attractive choice for both broadcasters and service providers.

One of the key features of the Wegener 4600 is its robust satellite reception capability. It supports a wide range of satellite frequencies and protocols, ensuring reliable connectivity in various scenarios. The device is engineered to work seamlessly with the DVB-S and DVB-S2 standards, which allow for efficient compression and transmission of high-definition video content. This ensures that users can deliver high-quality broadcasts with minimal latency, an essential factor in today's fast-paced media landscape.

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