Introduction
Reference Guide: TT128x High Definition Professional Receiver/Decoder Page 1-3
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1.1 Scope of This Reference Guide

1.1.1 Who Should Use This Reference Guide

This Reference Guide is written for operators/users of the TT1280 and
TT1282 Integrated Receiver/Decoder (IRD). It describes the unit’s
functions and operation. The Reference Guide is written to assist in the
installation and day-to-day care and operation of the unit. Maintenance
information requiring the covers to be removed is not included.
The TT1280 and TT1282 are usually referred to throughout this Reference
Guide as ‘IRD(s)’ unless there is a specific difference, where they will be
referred to by the model number.
WARNING…
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT
WITHIN THIS EQUIPMENT AND MAY BE EXPOSED IF THE COVERS ARE REMOVED. ONLY
TANDBERG TELEVISION TRAINED AND APPROVED SERVICE ENGINEERS ARE PERMITTED TO
SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION…
Unauthorised maintenance or the use of non-approved replacements may affect the equipment
specification and invalidate any warranties.

1.1.2 What Equipment is Covered by This Reference Guide

The Equipment Models

The IRD described in this Reference Guide is the base model.
Figure 1.1: Front View of a Satellite Receiver
Table 1.1: Equipment Model Descriptions
Model Number Marketing Code Description
TT1280 Common
Interface
TT1280/CIBAS MPEG-2 HD Decoder with integrated Common Interface CAM reader,
AC mains voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 video decode only.
TT1280 Common
Interface
(-48 V version)
TT1280/CIBAS/48V MPEG-2 HD Decoder with integrated Common Interface CAM reader,
-48 Vdc voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 video decode only.
TT1280 Director
(-48 V version)
TT1280/DIRBAS/48V MPEG-2 HD Decoder with integrated Director Smart Card Reader,
-48 Vdc voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 video decode only.
TT1280 Director TT1280/DIRBAS MPEG-2 HD Decoder with integrated Director Smart Card Reader,
AC mains voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 video decode only.
TT1282 Common
Interface
TT1282/CIBAS MPEG-2 HD Decoder with integrated Common Interface CAM reader,
AC mains voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 video decode.
TT1282 Director
(-48 V version)
TT1282/DIRBAS/48V MPEG-2 HD Decoder with integrated Director Smart Card Reader,
-48 Vdc voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 video decode.