209298-D8 - DVE5000-Digital Video Exciter _CL140042

TECHNICAL OPERATION HANDBOOK
For
DVE5000 SERIES
HD / SD VIDEO ENCODER - MODULATOR
- HPA CONTROLLER
The Document is supplied on the express terms that it is to be

treated as confidential and that it may not be copied, used or
disclosed to others for any purpose except as authorised by
Advent Communications.
ADVENT COMMUNICATIONS.
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Nashleigh Hill
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Bucks HP5 3HE
England
Telephone: National 01494 774400

Fax: 01494 791127
International +44 (0)1494 810410
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FIRST AID
FIRST AID IN CASE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT TOUCH THE VICTIM WITH YOUR BARE HANDS until the circuit is broken. SWITCH OFF. If this is not possible,
PROTECT YOURSELF with DRY insulating material and pull the victim clear of the conductor.
If breathing has stopped, indicated by unconsciousness, lack of respiratory movements and a

`blue` look to cheeks, lips, ears and nails, START RESUSCITATION AT ONCE.
EMERGENCY RESUSCITATION - THE EXPIRED AIR METHOD

(Approved by the Royal Life Saving Society)
1. If possible, lie the victim on his back with his head slightly higher than his feet. Clear
the mouth and throat of any obvious obstruction.
2. Kneel on one side of the victim, level with his head. LIFT THE JAW AND TILT THE
HEAD BACK AS FAR AS POSSIBLE (Figs. 1a and 1b)
3. One of the following may happen:

(a) breathing may begin and consciousness return.
(b) breathing may begin but consciousness NOT return. Turn the victim on his
side and ensure that the airway is kept clear.
(c) breathing may return but be NOISY which means that the airway is not fully
clear. Try to the clear the airway.
4. IF THERE IS NO SIGN OF BREATHING:

(a) Check that the head is still tilted back.
(b) Take a deep breath.
(c) Pinch the victim’s nose and blow firmly into his mouth (Fig. 2). As you do, the
chest will RISE.
(d) Turn your head away and take another breath, watching for the chest to FALL
(Fig. 3).
5. Start with four quick breaths and then continue with one breath every five seconds
(i.e. 12 times a minute). This should be continued until the victim revives or a
doctor certifies death.
6. As consciousness returns the victim will start to breathe on his own, and a `pink`
colour replaces the `blue` look: this is the time to stop resuscitation Continue to
hold his chin up and so keep the airway clear.
7. In the case of injuries to the mouth, it may be necessary to use mouth-to-nose

resuscitation. Seal the victim’s mouth with your cheek and blow firmly into his nose,
proceeding as above.
8. In the case of severe facial injuries it may be necessary to do a manual method of artificial respiration (Silvester-
Brosch or Holger Nielsen). Briefly, these methods apply compression to the ribcage with the victim lying on his
back (S-B) or face down (H.N.) with associated movement of his arms up and out. The cycle of movement should
take about five seconds, i.e. the normal breathing phase.
9.Whatever the method, it is ESSENTIAL to commence resuscitation WITHOUT DELAY and to send for medical
assistance immediately.
TREATMENT FOR BURNS
If the victim is also suffering from burns, then, without hindrance to resuscitation, observe the following:
(a) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE CLOTHING ADHERING TO THE BURN.

(b) If possible alleviate the pain from the burnt part by immersing in cold water.
(c) If help as available or as soon as resuscitation is no longer required the wound should be covered with a DRY
clean dressing.
(d) Oil or grease in any form should not be applied.
(e) If severely burnt, get the victim to hospital immediately.
Further details of charts and books on emergency resuscitation may be obtained from:
The Royal Life Saving Society, 14 Devonshire Street, Portland Place, London, W1N 2AT
209298 - DVE5000 Technical Operation Handbook - CL140042 Page 2 of 113

EMC DECLARATION

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used to meet FCC emission limits.
Advent Communication Ltd is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
using other than recommended cables or connectors.
Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) these devices must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This FCC Statement applies to these Advent Communications models:
DVE5000, ACU5000
Pertinent testing documentation is available for verification.

AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET
ISS DATE ECR SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE

VERSION
A 14/01/2007 - New
A1 16/02/2007 Draft Checking
B 23/02/07 0.05 First Release
B1 07/03/07 0.05 Text error corrected
B2 12/03/07 0.05 Menu operation clarification
B3 02/04/07 0.05
C1 31/5/07 1.03 Post Beta units Software Release
C3 08/08/07 1.05 Clarification of FEC rates
D1 01/10/07 V1003 Additional menus
D2 19/12/07 V1004 Additional Audio channels C & D,
Dolby support, HD Bar generator, IRIB
/ DVB audio
D3 14/01/08 V1005 16Bit Dolby added+ delay offset
D4 1/02/08 V1006 Web-Browser Support Added
Added display LO of 15.450GHz
Added a new command VHDI to set HD
input mode
D5 28/05/08 V1010 EMC FCC compliance added
D6 20/11/08 V1015 Additional Dolby E notes in Appendix
E, Menu tree revised
D7 15/01/09 Corrected temperature spec, & alarm
conditions
D8 06/02/09 DAE5000 audio only variant added &
Web ID

CONTENTS
FIRST AID 2
EMC DECLARATION 3
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT 3
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT 4
AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET 5
CONTENTS 6
1. INTRODUCTION 9
2. SPECIFICATION 11
2.1. PHYSICAL 11
2.2. INPUTS 11
2.3. OUTPUTS 11
2.4. REMOTE CONTROL / MONITORING / HPA CONTROL 12
2.5. PERFORMANCE 12
2.5.1 Baseband: 12
2.5.2 A/V Compression: 13
2.5.3 Video Formats: 14
2.5.4 RF: 15
3. FRONT PANEL DETAIL 16
3.1. SELECTION KEYS 16
3.2. MENU SCROLL KEYS 16
3.3. HOT KEYS 16
3.4. LED’S 17
MENU STRUCTURE EXCITER AND HPA CONTROL 18
4. REAR PANEL DETAIL 22
4.1. AUDIO INPUT (A & B) 22
4.2. MONITOR, CONTROL HPA CONTROL AND MPEG DATA 23
4.3. AC POWER 25
4.4. RF 1 OUTPUT 25
4.5. RF2 / MONITOR OUTPUT 25
4.6. ASI INPUT 25
4.7. CVBS INPUT (SD ONLY) 25
4.8. HDSDI (HD) SDI (SD OPTION) INPUT 25
4.9. ASI / IF OUTPUT 26
4.10. AUX I/P (PREVIOUSLY CALLED COMBINER I/P) 26
4.11. ETHERNET / USB PORTS 26
5. OPERATION GUIDE - EXCITER 27
5.1. AC POWER CONNECTION 27
6. MENU NAVIGATION - EXCITER 28
6.1. ENCODER 29
6.1.1 VIDEO FORMAT 29
6.1.2 AUDIO FORMAT 31
6.1.3 ENCODER SETUP 37
6.1.4 PROFILE 37
6.1.5 SCRAMBLING 38
6.1.6 VBI / DATA 39
6.1.7 IDENTIFIERS 40
6.1.8 NETWORK ID’S 41
6.1.9 CARRIER 42
6.1.10 NIT 43
6.2. PRESETS 44
6.3. UNIT SETUP 45
6.3.1 OUTPUT MODE 46
6.3.2 RF OPTIONS 47
6.3.3 AUDIO VIDEO (A/V) OPTIONS 49
6.3.4 REMUX 50
6.4. SYSTEM 51
6.3.5 HELP 51
6.3.6 REMOTE INTERFACE 53
6.3.7 SERVICE 55
6.3.8 TIME 55
6.3.9 MISC. 56
6.3.10 LICENCES 56
6.3.11 TEMPERATURE 57
7. OPERATION PROCEDURE - HPA CONTROL 58
7.1. INTRODUCTION 58
7.2. MENU NAVIGATION 59
7.2.1 CONFIGURATION 59
7.2.2 SYSTEM GAIN 60
7.2.3 REDUNDANCY 61
7.2.4 SERVICE 61
7.2.5 ELAPSED HOURS 62
7.2.6 HELIX 62
7.2.7 RESET 63
7.2.8 VERSIONS 63
REMOTE CONTROL REVISION HISTORY 66
AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET 66
8. REMOTE CONTROL (RS232 /485) 67
8.2. MONITOR & CONTROL CONNECTOR 67
8.3. BAUD RATE / ADDRESS 67
8.4. SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 68
8.5. PACKET STRUCTURE 69
8.6. COMMANDS, QUERIES AND RESPONSES 70
8.6.1 Definitions 70
8.6.2 Response to valid commands 70
8.6.3 Response to invalid commands 71
8.6.4 DVE5000 remote command set 72
8.6.5 Remote Unit settings 72
8.6.6 Remote Exciter settings 76
8.6.7 Remote Encoder settings 78
8.6.1 Remote Modulation settings 91
8.6.2 Up-converter Commands 94
8.6.3 Remote Bulk Status query 95
8.6.4 Preset commands 98
8.7. COMMUNICATIONS PROBLEM SOLVING 101
9. REMOTE CONTROL (WEB BROWSER) 102
9.2. WEB PAGE OVERVIEW 102
9.3. WEB PAGE SETUP NOTES 103
APPENDIX A - CONDITIONAL ACCESS WORKED EXAMPLE 104
APPENDIX B - MAINTENANCE & FAULT FINDING 106
APPENDIX C - FORMULAE 107
APPENDIX D- FIELD UPGRADE PROCEDURE 108
APPENDIX E- DOLBY E NOTES 109
FIGURES 110
FIGURE 1 – DVE5000 GENERAL ASSEMBLY 111
FIGURE 2 – DVE5000 INTERFACE CABLE A41-207359 112
FIGURE 3 – DAE5000 AUDIO ONLY ENCODER VARIANT MENU TREE 113

1. INTRODUCTION
The DVE5000 series Digital Video Exciters are a combined HD / SD MPEG Encoder,
Modulator and integral serial HPA controller, all contained within a single ½ width 1U-rack
unit.
Output options include:
“70MHz” 52 - 88MHz
“L- Band” 950 – 1750MHz
“ASI” 270Mb/s to ISO / IEC 13818-2 188bytes
L-Band models include an L-band input for the combining of external communications
equipment or other DVE’s for MCPC applications.
A monitor output is also provided for connecting to an IRD or spectrum analyser. L-Band
monitoring is performed after “combining”.
L-Band output is tuneable from 950 to 1750MHz in 1 KHz steps, and the amplitude can be
varied over a 40dB range. The maximum output is +5dBm.
The DVE5000 provides, at L-Band, QPSK DVB-S modulation and optionally can provide
additional 8PSK and 16QAM modulation schemes.
DVBS-2 can also be provided optionally at QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK.
An optional 70 MHz output is provided which can provide DVB-T / LMS-T* / DVB-S / DVBS-2
modulation schemes.
The 70MHz output is tuneable (dependant on symbol rate / bandwidth) from 52 MHz to
88MHz in 1 KHz steps. Amplitude can be controlled by up to 12dB’s dependant on
modulation scheme.
The 70MHz output is not available at the same time as the L-Band output; in L-band mode
the 70MHz connector becomes the ASI output.
The basic model provides PAL / NTSC analogue standard definition source encoding at
4:2:0 with 4 channels of analogue audio.
Options available can provide encoding at High Definition, 4:2:2, SDI video input with
embedded audio, eight channel AES / EBU digital audio inputs, Dolby E pass-thru’, BISS
conditional access, and a very low delay mode at <80mS (SD).
Similarly options are available to provide an ASI input for further multiplexing with other
exciter units or existing ASI streams.
Video encoding @ 4:2:2 can be up to 50MB/s (SD), 80MB/s (HD) when using internal
modulator and up to 100MB/s (HD) in ASI output mode.
This manual provides information on the complete range available; note that not all options
are fitted at time of manufacture, and may require a return to factory for future hardware up-
grades. Purchases of additional licence keys to enable functions not initially ordered may be
entered in the field. Firmware up-grades may be offered from time to time for the customer
to download into the DVE5000 to add additional features as they become available.
Full remote control can be made either by RS232/485 of the in built Web Browser.

Special variants of the DVE5000 encoder range are also covered by this manual as the
basic operation is the same.
This manual covers –
1. DVE5000 full L-band variant.

2. DVE5000 ASI / 70MHz variant (requires factory hardware to up-grade to L-band)
3. DAE5000 Audio Only encoder.
Due to continual design improvements some features described may be modified or added
to.
Contact factory, customer support or agent if any query arises.

2. SPECIFICATION
2.1. PHYSICAL
Dimensions 1RU ½ width chassis x 350 mm deep
Weight 1.7 Kg approx.
Power connector 3 Pin IEC plug with dual fusing
AC Supply 90-264V AC 47 to 63 Hz @ <60 VA
Temperature Range 0 to +50°C operating –20 to +80°C storage
Humidity 90% max non condensing
RS232/485, Status, HPA 15Way D-type Female
control
Ethernet control RJ45
USB Ports Type A
Video, ASI, 70MHz BNC 75R
connections
L-Band RF out, L-Band RF N-Type 50R
monitor
L-Band RF combiner TNC 50R
Audio inputs 15way D-Type Male (breakout to 4 x XLR
provided)
2.2. INPUTS
CVBS PAL / NTSC composite 1Vp-p 75R
SDI (option) PAL / NTSC serial digital video to ITU-R
BT.656 / ANS I/ SMPTE 259M @ 270Mb/s.
8 channels (4 stereo) embedded audio
supported (only 4 compressed) – 75R
HDSDI (HD only) To SMPTE 292M @ 1.485 Gbit/s
ASI (re-mux option) 75R to ISO / IEC 13818-2 188bytes
AUDIO Digital Digital – AES/EBU 110R balanced to IEC
60958
L-Band Combiner 6dB+/-1dB passive coupler into main L-
Band output
2.3. OUTPUTS
L-Band 50R, 950 – 1750MHz +/-0.75dB, -5dBm 35dB
control or +5dBm 40dB control; front panel
selectable
L-Band MONITOR 50R, 20dB+/-3dB less than main L-Band output
ASI 75R, to ISO/IEC 13818-2 188bytes constant rate.
70MHz 75R, 70MHz (tuneable 52 – 88MHz dependant on
symbol rate / bandwidth)
DVBS / S2 0dbm to -12dBm
DVB-T -5dBm to -15dBm
DC on L-band 17V @ 1A max.
10MHz Reference on L-band FACTORY OPTION 0dBm min.
FSK for HPA control on L-band 0dBM <2MHz
2.4. REMOTE CONTROL / MONITORING / HPA CONTROL

Remote Control (serial) RS232 / RS485 auto switch by plug insertion
USB For field up-grades
Remote Control (Ethernet) 10/100Mbits/s
IP Address (default) 192.168.0.90
Netmask 255.255.255.0
MAC address 00.1D.65.xx.xx.xx (x is generated from serial
number)
HPA Control RS485 in HPA native protocol
Monitoring Status Ground free contacts – Open = FAIL (H/W
configurable.)
2.5. PERFORMANCE
2.5.1 Baseband:
AUDIO
THD <0.1%
Frequency Response 20Hz-18KHz +/-0.25dB
Crosstalk <60dB@10KHz
Sampling rate 48KHz fixed
Minimum bit rate 128Kbits per stereo channel
Signal to Noise >65dB
VIDEO (composite for SD only)

Differential Gain <1%
Differential Phase <1 degree
Luma Bandwidth 5.5MHz
Luma Non-Linearity 1%
Chroma Non-linearity 1%
Signal to Noise >56dB
2T pulse response <1%K
K- pulse – bar 1%
Kbar 0.05%
Y/C timing 10nS
Jitter +/-2.5nS (1 field)
Encoding Delay – standard (SD) <200mS*
Encoding Delay – Low (SD) <80mS option*
Encoding Delay – (HD) <80mS *
* does not include IRD / decoder

2.5.2 A/V Compression:

SD 4:2:0 Main Profile @ Main level 1.0 – 15 Mbits/s constant rate
(I & P frames only) (minimum dependant on FEC)
Option
SD 4:2:2 Profile @ Main Level 1.0 - 50 Mbits/s constant rate
(I & P frames only)
(minimum dependant on FEC)
HD (option) 4:2:0 Field / Frame 4.5 – 80Mbits/s

Encoded (Frame only in DVBS
modes)
HD (option) 4:2:2 Field / Frame 4.5 – 80Mbits/s
Encoded (Frame only in DVBS
modes)
(I & P frames only)
Audio, total of 8 channels (4 pairs)
Audios A & B MPEG Layer 2
MPEG Layer 1
Audio A & B rates 128Kbs / 160Kbs /192Kbs /
224Kbs / 256Kbs / 320Kbs /
384Kbs / 448Kbs (layer 1 only)
Linear PCM / Dolby Pass thru’
2.4Mb/s
Audios C & D (embedded only) Linear PCM / Dolby Pass thru’

2.4Mb/s

2.5.3 Video Formats:

The following video encoding formats are supported depending on the purchased licence.
Those shown in bold are supplied as standard.
HD 1080PsF30 SD PAL-N
HD 1080PsF29 SD PAL-M
HD 1080PsF25 SD PAL-I
HD 1080PsF24
HD 1080PsF23 SD NTSC No Pedestal
HD 1080p/30 SD NTSC
HD 1080p/29 SD SDI 525
HD 1080p/25 SD SDI 625
HD 1080p/24
HD 1080p/23 SD Horizontal resolution -
704 / 720 (options available).
HD 1080i/60
HD 1080i/59
Vertical resolution (lines) –
HD 1080i/50 NTSC 480, PAL 576.
HD 720p/60
HD 720p/59
HD 720p/50
HD Horizontal Resolution –
1920@1080i/p, 1280@720p

2.5.4 RF:
Frequency range 70MHz 52 – 88MHz (dependant on symbol

rate / bandwidth)
Frequency range L-Band 950 – 1750MHz +/-0.75dB
Frequency step size 1KHz

Frequency stability +/-2 x 10e-8
Phase Noise To IESS 308/309
On / Off ratio 60dB
Spurii - 70dBc / 4KHz
Symbol Rate DVBS QPSK 1 – 36 Ms/s
Symbol Rate DVBS 8PSK 1 – 31.0 Ms/s
Symbol Rate DVBS 16QAM 1 – 21.3 Ms/s
Symbol Rate DVBS-2 QPSK / 8PSK 1 – 45 Ms/s
Modulation DVB-T Option 6 / 7 / 8MHz Bandwidth,
QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM 2K carriers only
Guard Interval 1/32,1/16,1/8,1/4.
Modulation Mode Normal / Inverted
DVBS – QPSK FEC rates 1/2,2/3,3/4, 5/6,7/8.

DVBS – 8PSK FEC rates 2/3.
DVBS – 16QAM FEC rates 3/4.
DVB-T - QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM FEC rates 1/2,2/3,3/4, 5/6,7/8.
DVBS-2 -
QPSK 1/4, QPSK 1/3, QPSK 2/5, QPSK 1/2, QPSK 3/5, QPSK 2/3, QPSK 3/4, QPSK
4/5, QPSK 5/6, QPSK 8/9, QPSK 9/10.
8PSK 3/5, 8PSK 2/3, 8PSK 3/4, 8PSK 5/6, 8PSK 8/9, 8PSK 9/10.

3. FRONT PANEL DETAIL
DVE5000 HD-SD EXCITER
3.1. SELECTION KEYS
The <MENU> key allows rapid entry to main operating menu screen.
Pressing while in main screen returns to top of previous menu tree accessed.
The <ESCAPE> key acts like the UP ARROW key when navigating around the menus,
taking the user up a level at each press. Additionally allows ESCAPE from an entry operation
without committing to the value being adjusted.
3.2. MENU SCROLL KEYS
UP / DOWN, LEFT / RIGHT arrow keys select an option displayed in the window and
navigate around the menu tree.
The <ENTER> key initially selects an option or a choice of selection; by using the UP /
DOWN, LEFT / RIGHT arrow keys to change the parameter, pressing <ENTER> key
commits the change. Pressing <ESCAPE> will abort the change.
The upper line, in smaller font, of the LCD shows the parameters available by means of a
‘prompt’, access to the next menu level, or a summary of the status of the menu option.
3.3. HOT KEYS
TX key – This is used to turn the main output carrier on or off and controls the modulation.
A short press bring up a clean carrier; a further short press turns off the carrier.
Holding the key for 2 seconds brings on the modulation.
A further press will drop the modulated carrier.
STATUS key – Pressing this key brings the user directly to the ALARMS menu screen.
HPA A (B) key – Pressing this key turns the HPA into transmit or standby, provided the
amplifiers are on and status leds are green,
MODE key – Pressing this key swaps the menu structure between the exciter parameters &
and the HPA control parameters.

3.4. LED’S
ALARM – This LED illuminates when an internal error has occurred, ‘minor’ alarms are
indicated by an amber led, major, which affect the carrier are indicated by red LED.
The type of error is listed under the FAULT menu option.
Causes for a fault to be indicated are:
1. Secondary alarm summary
2. Clock error
3. Over Temperature
4. Reserved
5. Reserved
6. Encoder fault**
7. Internal HPA controller fault**
8. Up-converter fault**
9. Fan 1 Stopped
10. Fan 2 Stopped
11. Video Lock
12. Audio A lock
13. Audio B lock
14. Remux Not active
15. HPA A Comms fail**
16. HPA B Comms fail**
17. HPA A Interlock
18. HPA A Temperature
19. HPA A Helix
20. HPA A High output
21. HPA A Low Power
22. HPA A Refl Power
23. HPA A PSU
24. HPA B Interlock
25. HPA B Temperature
26. HPA B Helix
27. HPA B High output
28. HPA B Low Power
29. HPA B Refl Power
30. HPA B PSU
** This ‘major’ fault will cause a RED indication on the front panel, set the alarm relay,
remove the DC on the L-band output, for 2 seconds, if enabled, and the RF output inhibited
until the fault has been cleared by the operator.
POWER- when illuminated indicates power is applied to the unit.
MOD - when illuminated green indicates modulation is being applied to the carrier.
CARRIER- when illuminated green indicates Carrier is present.

STATUS (HPA) - when illuminated green indicates power is applied to the HPA and is
functioning. If illuminated red, this indicates a fault with the HPA.
FTD / STBY / Tx- when flashing amber, HPA is in filament time delay (FTD) going into
‘standby’ when warmed up. If flashing green, HPA is in filament time delay going into
‘transmit’ when warmed up. Note: FTD is not valid for SSPA’s.
HPA / EXCITER – Alternates showing selection of either the HPA menu tree or Exciter menu
tree.

MENU STRUCTURE EXCITER AND HPA CONTROL

UNIT
SYSTEM
SETUP
continued continued
REMOTE
OUTPUT MODE RF OPTIONS A/V OPTIONS REMUX HELP EVENT LOG SERVICE
INTERFACES
Serial Port Ethernet Port

Signal Type BUC DC Supply Format HD / SD Internal Encoder Support Event log
Mode Local Oscillator Video Loss Ext ASI Input Unit Version
Baud Rate IP Address
Polarity Power-on Tx Aspect / Coding ASI Rate Module Version
Address Network Mask
Roll off 0dB Level Audio Std Remux
More > More > Gateway
Broadcast
MAC Address
DVBS-2 Pilots 10MHz Ref
DVBS-2 Frames
MISC TEMPERATURE LICENCES TIME
Lamp Test Unit Temp Encoder Lic. Time
Def. Encoder Unit Lic. Date
Fault Relay Test Format
LCD Contrast Run Hours
DVE5000
Note Some menus
dynamically change
Video Exciter MENU TREE depending on the mode of
operation.
Page 2 Iss D4 Nov. 2008

HPA A Status
HPA Status
Screen
Output Level
CONFIGURATION SERVICE
HPA Type
Detected Address
A
Detected Address
B VERSIONS
HPA Control Type
Module
Software Revision
DVE5000 Unit Library
Menu Library
HPA controller MENU TREE
HPA type = None

HPA Status Screen
HPA A Status
HPA B Status
Output Level
SYSTEM GAIN CONFIGURATION REDUNDANCY SERVICE
HPA A GAIN HPA Type Online HPA

Detected Address
HPA B GAIN Protection
A
BUC GAIN Detected Address
(l-band) B ELAPSED HOURS HELIX RESET VERSIONS
OUTPUT Level HPA Control Type
HPA A Fault Reset

HPA A HV Hours HPA A Helix I Module
HPA B Fault Reset Software Revision
HPA B HV Hours HPA B Helix I
Unit Library
Menu Library
DVE5000
HPA Enabled

4. REAR PANEL DETAIL
Note rear panel changed October 2008
! CAUTION: the side ventilation grilles must be kept clear to allow adequate airflow.
4.1. AUDIO INPUT (A & B)

Four channels of analogue or digital AES / EBU (option) are via a 15 way D male connector; pin
definitions are given here:
15 way male Function
Pin 1 Audio A left ‘hot’

Pin 2 Audio A left ‘screen’
Pin 9 Audio A left ‘cold’
Pin 10 Audio A right ‘hot’*
Pin 11 Audio A right ‘screen’*
Pin 3 Audio A right ‘cold’*
Pin 4 Audio B left ‘hot’
Pin 5 Audio B left ‘screen’
Pin 12 Audio B left ‘cold’
Pin 13 Audio B right ‘hot’*
Pin 14 Audio B right ‘screen’*
Pin 6 Audio B right ‘cold’*
* Are for optional Digital AES/EBU 2ch inputs.

4.2. MONITOR, CONTROL HPA CONTROL AND MPEG DATA

This connection is via a female 15way D connector, labelled at rear panel as RC&M/HPA/DATA.
The pin assignments are defined below and are divided into separate functions for clarity but all
share the same connector.
15W D-female pin definition:
15W PIN# Signal Description Remark

Remote control RS485 RX+ into Hardware selects RS232 /
1 RXA DVE /RS232 RX 485
Remote control RS485 RX- into
2 RXB DVE
Remote control RS485 T+ from
3 TXA DVE
Remote control RS485 TX- from Hardware selects RS232 /
4 TXB DVE /RS232 TX 485
7 GND Ground connection
Selects RS232 / 485
Hardware selection of
13 Control open = RS485, GND =RS232 RS232 / 485
MPEG DATA:
Data may be inserted into the MPEG stream at 9K6, 19K2 or 38K4 baud.
See menu structure for controlling this data.
The format is in RS232 using the pins defined below.
Note: - Tx Data to external device may not be required; it is recommended that it is connected
as this port can also be used for software up-grades.

Also used for software
5 Data Rx RS232 Mpeg data input to DVE updates
Also used for software
6 Data Tx Not used updates
7 GND

HPA CONTROL:
Serial control of a variety of HPA’s or SSPA’s can be controlled by connection to this
15 Way D Female, RS485 port as shown below.
15W
PIN# Signal Description Remark
RS485 RX data - (B) FROM HPA
8 HPA RX - to DVE Twisted pair with RX+
RS485 RX data+ (A) FROM HPA
9 HPA RX + to DVE Twisted pair with RX-
RS485 TX data - (B) TO HPA from
10 HPA TX- DVE Twisted pair with TX+
RS485 TX data + (A) TO HPA
11 HPA TX+ from DVE Twisted pair with TX-
12 GND Ground connection Overall Screen
STATUS RELAY:
A pair of ground free relay contacts are provide to give a “summary alarm” status of the
DVE5000. Normally this is configured at the factory for an “open circuit” indicating a fail.
This configuration may be reversed by the use of internal ‘status’ link on the control PCB.
If the DVE5000 looses power or has a “major” alarm, the relay contacts will open.

Internal link to swap
14 Status relay Relay contact opens on fault NC/NO
Internal link to swap
15 Status relay Relay contact opens on fault NC/NO

4.3. AC POWER
Power in the range 90 – 264Vac is connected by means of a 3-pin IEC connector at the rear
panel.
Live & Neutral conductor fusing is employed.
The two fuses integrated into the IEC connector should be ceramic at T5A rating each.
The total power consumption is typically less than 60watts.
! NOTE: A separate EMC earth should be connected to the earth point provided.
4.4. RF 1 OUTPUT
This 50R N-type connector provides the prime RF output at L-band.
Maximum output is +5dBm, with a 40dB control range. Maximum output can be set by menu
function to -5dBm.
! CAUTION: This connector can have DC present, selectable from the “RF OPTIONS” “BUC
DC” menu. This will always have DC present if HPA control via L-Band is turned on.
4.5. RF2 / MONITOR OUTPUT

This 50R N-type connector provides at L-band –20dB+/-3dB reduced output relative to the L-
band at the RF connector.
This monitor connector is provided to connect to a local IRD or spectrum analyser.
NOTE:
No DC is present at this connector.
4.6. ASI INPUT

This 75R BNC enables an external ASI stream to be multiplexed with the internal “service” of
the exciter.
The internal service (encoder) may be turned off from the REMUX menu option, so that the
DVE5000 is used just as a ‘modulator’.
See multiplexer option in “Operation Guide” section of this manual.
4.7. CVBS INPUT (SD ONLY)

This 75R BNC is the analogue video input at 1volt peak to peak, to the exciter.
PAL and NTSC formats are supported.
4.8. HDSDI (HD) SDI (SD OPTION) INPUT

This 75R BNC is the input connector for serial digital video, conforming to ITU-R BT656 or
ANSI/SMPTE 259M level C @ 270Mb/s for SD. Max cable length 300 Metres.
PAL and NTSC formats are supported, which can contain 4 channels (2 stereo) of embedded
audio.
For HD the connector carries HDSDI to SMPTE 292M @ 1.485 Gbit/s max cable 100 Metres.

4.9. ASI / IF OUTPUT

Labelled ASI / IF OUT
This 75R BNC is used to provide either an ASI stream;
This can be sent to another exciter to form a multiplex or used to drive an external modulator.
The ASI output is always present in L-Band mode.
ASI output format can be OFF, 188 or 204 byte mode.
Alternatively this connector provides a 70MHz signal.

The modulation type of the 70MHz output may be DVBS, DVBS-2, DVB-T or LMS-T; modulation
parameters are listed in the specifications above.
The choice of ASI or IF is made from the output mode menu option; in ASI or L-Band mode it is
ASI, in 70MHz it becomes an RF output.
4.10. AUX I/P (PREVIOUSLY CALLED COMBINER I/P)

This 50R TNC provides an 950 - 1750MHz input port allowing this signal or signals to be
combined with the internal MPEG encoder / modulator/ L-band up-converter.
The combiner is “passive” to prevent corruption of the combined signal should the DVE5000 fail.
The combiner has a loss of approximately 6dB and this should be allowed for in the settings of
external additional carrier(s).
Note that the combiner input should be terminated with 50R.
The L-band monitor output comes after the combining process.
4.11. ETHERNET / USB PORTS

The Ethernet port is used for remote control of the DVE5000.
For further information please contact Advent Communications.
The USB ports are provided to enable the DVE5000 to have any of the internal programmable
parts up-graded in the field.
See Appendix for up-grade procedure
Software up-grade files can be sent to customers for transfer onto a USB memory device.
Inserting the USB device into the rear and then powering the unit will cause the unit to
automatically down load from the memory device.
Notes: combined MP3 player / memory sticks are not compatible with the DVE5000.
Ensure only one up-grade version is present on the USB stick.
For further information please contact Advent Communications.

5. OPERATION GUIDE - EXCITER

5.1. AC POWER CONNECTION
Connect the unit to AC power source at the IEC inlet in the range 90 – 264V.
After a few seconds the Advent logo will be displayed followed by the main menu –
Example: L-band DVBS mode Example: 70MHz DVB-T mode
- Exciter Status - SD DVBS - Exciter Status - SD DVB-T

Freq: 14487.000MHz Freq: 70.000MHz
Rate: 27.5000Msym
Mod: QPSK 1/2 Mod: 64QAM 7/8
Output: -5.2dB
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Ensure TX key is set to ‘off’ while connecting up signal sources.
Connect composite video PAL/NTSC source to connector labelled ‘CVBS’
(Options) Connect serial digital PAL/NTSC SD / HD source to connector labelled ‘(HD)SDI’.
Connect analogue (or digital option) audio to the rear panel 15 way ‘D’ male connector.
An interface cable (spares part number A41-207359) that adapts this to 4-x XLR female
connector is supplied with the exciter.
With AES /EBU option, the “right channel” XLR becomes the digital input.
If an external ASI stream is to be multiplexed in with the local encoder in the exciter, connect the
external source to BNC labelled ‘ASI IN’.
Caution should be observed as 17V DC may be present on the L-Band output connector.
From the main menu screen shown above, by using the up / down arrow keys to select
parameter required to be changed, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Note: output level can be continually adjusted without pressing ENTER key between value
changes, press ENTER or ESCAPE to exit level adjustment.
Output level is shown in dB’s relative to maximum level as defined in the product specification.
NOTE
Before changing parameters that alter signal bandwidth Tx carrier must be OFF.
A warning will be displayed if operator attempts to change a parameter that
requires the carrier to be off.

6. MENU NAVIGATION - EXCITER

With reference to the MENU TREE shown earlier, the following operational menus can be
accessed, by pressing the MENU key, from the initial main menu screen.
Then, using the up / down arrow keys to select the parameter to be changed followed by the
ENTER key to select the next menu layer.
A “prompt” is given at the top of the screen showing the function of the highlighted menu option.
- prompt -
ENCODER
PRESETS
UNIT SETUP
SYSTEM
The “exciter” menu is split into these four main headings:
ENCODER - All parameters relating to video, audio, multiplexing and data encoding are
accessed here.
PRESETS – Loading and storing of ‘preset’ unit configurations.
UNIT SETUP - Parameters relating to Output mode, RF Options, Video options and Remux
options are set or viewed here.
SYSTEM - Non-routine parameters are set or viewed here.

6.1. ENCODER
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight ENCODER and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -
- prompt -
VIDEO FORMAT:
AUDIO FORMAT:
ENCODER SETUP:
6.1.1 VIDEO FORMAT
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight VIDEO FORMAT and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed if in the menu VIDEO OPTIONS the FORMAT is set to HD: -
- video -
FORMAT:
BARS:
SERVICE NAME:
PERCENT BARS:
Format: the following video formats can be selected; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press
ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
HD 1080PsF30
HD 1080PsF29
HD 1080PsF25
HD 1080PsF24
HD 1080PsF23
HD 1080p/30
HD 1080p/29
HD 1080p/25
HD 1080p/24
HD 1080p/23
HD 1080i/60
HD 1080i/59
HD 1080i/50
HD 720p/60
HD 720p/59
HD 720p/50
HD Horizontal Resolution –
1920@1080i/p, 1280@720p

This screen will be displayed if in the menu VIDEO OPTIONS the FORMAT is set to SD: -
- Video -
Format:
Bars:
Resolution:
Line Detect:
FORMAT: the following video formats can be selected; Use up / down arrow keys to select,
press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Note, only licensed options can be selected, items in bold are supplied as standard.
SD PAL-N
SD PAL-M
SD PAL-I
SD NTSC No Pedestal
SD NTSC
SD SDI 525
SD SDI 625
SD Horizontal resolution -
704 / 720 (options available).
Vertical resolution (lines) –

NTSC 480, PAL 576.
BARS: Selecting this option generates 75% colour bars in the format defined above.
In addition, HD bars can be selected at 75 or 100%.
Also the choice of ‘Service Name’ keyed into the bars image, can be enabled or disabled from
this menu.
RESOLUTION: only valid in SD mode, choices are 704 or 720; Use up / down arrow keys to
select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
SERVICE NAME: only valid in HD mode, choices are ON or OFF; this inserts service name into
bars signal as required. Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or
ESCAPE to cancel selection.
LINE DETECT: only valid in SD mode, choices are ON to auto sense PAL or NTSC signal or
OFF; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel
selection.
PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

6.1.2 AUDIO FORMAT
Overview -
A total of 4 inputs A, B, C, D (4 stereo pairs / 8 channels) may be processed by the DVE5000.
Audios A and B may be used from a combination of sources, for example Audio A may come
from the embedded (HD)SDI signal and Audio B from the Analogue inputs.
Audios A and B may have “compression” applied, which can be either Mpeg Layer 1 or Mpeg
Layer 2.
Only one compression scheme is allowed at a time; Audio A setting will override Audio B setting
if an attempt to select differing compressions is made.
Audios A and B may also be used in Linear PCM or Dolby modes, and may be used in addition
to compression on the other channel pair.
Audios C and D may only come from an embedded source in SDI or HDSDI and can only be
used in Linear PCM or Dolby modes.
These channels are inhibited if Audios A & B are both set to Mpeg Layer 1.
The tables below show the allowable combinations of Layer 1, Layer 2, Linear PCM and Dolby
settings related to inputs A, B, C, D. -
A L1 L2 PCM Dolby
C L1 L2 PCM Dolby
L1 320kbs
B X
max
☺ ☺ D L1
X X X X
L2
X ☺☺ ☺ L2
X X X X
PCM
PCM
☺ ☺☺ ☺ X X ☺ ☺
Dolby
Dolby
☺ ☺☺ ☺ X X ☺ ☺
When sourcing from (HD)SDI, any of the 4 “groups” in the video signal may be selected.
Note; The 4 channels in a group are allocated to a two of the input pairs and cannot be
separated eg if input A and B are both set to (HD)SDI embedded source ‘group 1’ then
channels 1 & 2 of the group are routed to A and channels 3 & 4 of the group are routed to B.
A & B are linked, C & D are linked, but pairs AB CD operate independently.
Care should be made in selection as A can override B or vice versa, as can C override D.

Available inputs & associated processing:-
Front panel Available

Audio Selection processing.
selection.
L MPEG Layer 1
R / AES
EMBED A MPEG Layer 2
Linear
Dolby Pass Thru’
L MPEG Layer 1
R / AES
EMBED B MPEG Layer 2
Linear
Dolby Pass Thru’
++
Linear
EMBED C Dolby Pass Thru’
Linear
EMBED D Dolby Pass Thru’

Embedded combinations, menu display shown below –
Audio A / C : Audio B / D:
SDI Gp1 Ch 1+2 SDI Gp1 Ch 3+4
SDI Gp3 Ch 9+10 SDI Gp3 Ch 11+ 12
Notes:
AES/EBU and SDI Embedded are licensed options.
SDI Embedded will only function if video input is also selected to (HD)SDI.
Audio A & B must share the same group
Audio C & D must share the same group
DID (values automatically set) for extraction of embedded audio -
SDI Gp1 DID = 767 (2FFh)

SDI Gp2 DID = 509 (1FDh)
SDI Gp3 DID = 507 (1FBh)
SDI Gp4 DID = 761 (2F9h)
HDSDI Gp1 DID = 743 (2E7h)


Audio selection -
AUDIO A (B)
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight AUDIO A (B) and press ENTER key.
- Audio x -
Input:
Test Tone:
Standard:
Lang: MORE>
INPUT: Choices are, Analogue, AES/EBU or embedded HD (SDI); Use up / down arrow keys to
HD (SDI) embedded selection is defined by ‘group’ & ‘channels’ each automatically selecting
the correct DID according to HD or SD formatting.
Note: Audio A in a group is first pair of channels and Audio B is the second pair of channels –
there are 4 channels in a group of the same DID. Audios A & B must be set to the same group,
as must C & D. See detailed description in “overview” above.
TEST TONE: Choices are OFF, 0dBm 800Hz.

Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Currently there are no test tones available in Dolby standard.
!Note: Selecting tones to ‘on’ overrides the input!
STANDARD: Choices are MPEG Layer1, MPEG Layer 2, Linear PCM, Dolby or OFF to disable
the audio encoding;
Note: only one compression type (Layer 1 or 2) is allowed at a time. Eg Audio A at Layer 1 and
Audio B at Layer 2 is not possible. Audio A overrides setting of Audio B.
Linear PCM / Dolby on Audio A and Layer 1 or 2 on Audio B is allowed.
Audios C & D are inhibited if Audios A & B are both Mpeg Layer 1.
Note – in menu option UNIT SETUP / A/V OPTIONS the choice of standard for Layer 2 can be
chosen.
Mpeg Layer 2 DVB is for general use.
Mpeg Layer 2 IRIB covers the extension to the DVB specification used by Japanese IRD
manufacturers.
The IRIB format is DVB compliant but some early IRD’s that have not been software up-graded
can have issues with the extended specification.
LANGUAGE: This sets a flag along with the PID to aid selection of the correct audio channel at
the IRD. For 2 stereo channels, languages should be set differently on channels A, B, C, D; Use
up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Defaults set by DVE5000 are – A = Eng(lish), B = Spa(nish), C = Ger(man), D = Fre(ch).
MORE>: Further audio options are accessed from the next page
The options available in this ‘MORE’ menu are dependant on the ‘Standard’ set on the previous
screen.
- Audio x -
Input:
Test Tone:
Standard:
Lang: MORE>
Standard = Mpeg 2 Layer 1 or 2 –
MODE: Choices are Stereo or Dual mono. In Stereo mode, commonality between left & right
signals aid more efficient compression, in Dual Mono mode each channel is
compressed completely independently.
RATE: Choices are, selectable from 128Kbs / 160Kbs /192Kbs / 224Kbs / 256Kbs / 320Kbs /
384Kbs / 448Kbs (layer 1 only). Note eg 128kb/s is 64kb/s per channel;
Note Layer 1 max bit rate is 320Kb/s if set on both Audio A & B.
Standard = Dolby E
AUTO ALIGN: Choice is ON or OFF, if incoming Dolby header is not guaranteed to be in the
correct position relative to it’s associated video, then turning this option on will auto-align the
header to generate a Dolby compliant stream.
*When AUTO ALIGN is ON, the menus asterisked below are masked.
DOLBY LOCK: this gives the ‘status’ of the embedded signal – YES or NO is shown depending
on the detection of the Dolby header in the (HD) SDI signal. Also displayed is the format
detected either 16bit or 20bit.
*DE DELAY: If Auto Align is off then the user may manually align the Dolby header.
Alignment should be determined on a reference IRD and DM100 (or similar) Dolby timing
analyser.
*DE POSITION: Gives indication of Dolby E header position found relative to video frame.
Additional information on Dolby E and the timing information displayed on the DVE5000
can be found in Appendix E.
Standard = Linear PCM

NONE – no more options.

AUDIO C (D)
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight AUDIO C (D) and press ENTER key.
- Audio x -
Input:
Test Tone:
Standard:
Lang: MORE>
INPUT: Choice is fixed at (HD)SDI

HD (SDI) embedded selection is defined by ‘group’ & ‘channels’ each automatically selecting
the correct DID according to HD or SD formatting.
Note: Audio C in a group is first pair of channels and Audio D is the second pair of channels –
there are 4 channels in a group of the same DID. Audios C & D must be set to the same group.
See detailed description in “overview” above.
TEST TONE: Choices are OFF, 0dBm 800Hz.

!Note: Selecting tones to on overrides the input!
STANDARD: Choices are Linear PCM, Dolby or OFF to disable the audio encoding;
LANGUAGE: This sets a flag along with the PID to aid selection of the correct audio channel at
the IRD. For 2 stereo channels, languages should be set differently on channels C and D; Use
MORE>: Further audio options are accessed from the next screen and depend on the
‘standard’ selected:
Standard = Dolby E
AUTO ALIGN: Choice is ON or OFF, if incoming Dolby header is not guaranteed to be in the
correct position relative to it’s associated video, then turning this option on will auto-align the
header to generate a Dolby compliant stream.
*When AUTO ALIGN is ON, the menus asterisked below are masked.
DOLBY LOCK: this gives the ‘status’ of the embedded signal – YES or NO is shown depending
on the detection of the Dolby header in the (HD) SDI signal. Also displayed is the format
detected either 16bit or 20bit.
*DE DELAY: If Auto Align is off then the user may manually align the Dolby header.
Alignment should be determined on a reference IRD and DM100 (or similar) Dolby timing
analyser.
*DE POSITION: Gives indication of Dolby E header position found relative to video frame.
Additional information on Dolby E and the timing information displayed on the DVE5000
can be found in Appendix E.
Standard = Linear PCM
NONE – no more options.
6.1.3 ENCODER SETUP
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight ENCODER SETUP and press ENTER key.
- prompt -
PROFILE:
SCRAMBLING:
VBI/DATA:
IDENTIFIERS:
6.1.4 PROFILE
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight PROFILE and press ENTER key.
- Encoder -
Video Mb/s:
Profile:
Auto Video Rate:
Delay:
Video Mb/s: Set the required video data rate, unless in ‘auto video rate’ which overrides this
value based on the symbol rate; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or
Profile: Choices are 4.2.0 and 4.2.2 (option at SD); Use up / down arrow keys to select, press
Auto Video Rate: When ON, automatically adjusts the video data rate to fill the amount of
bandwidth available defined by the symbol rate, less audio, data and multiplexer overhead.
Delay: choices are standard or low in SD only.

6.1.5 SCRAMBLING
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SCRAMBLING and press ENTER key.
- Scrambling -
Scrambling:
Type:
Key:
NOTE- Parameters must be set in the following order – Scrambling ‘OFF’, Select ‘TYPE’,
Set ‘KEY’, Scrambling ‘ON’.
Scrambling: Choices are On or OFF; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to
confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Type: Choices are BISS-1, Biss-E.
Note: Not all units support Scrambling modes.
See separate appendix instruction on how to use this feature.
Key: In Biss-1, a 12 digit ‘key’ needs to be entered – each location on the screen must be
changed from * to a number.
In Biss-E, a 14 digit ‘key’ needs to be entered – each location on the screen must be changed
from * to a number.; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE
to cancel selection.
Note: Biss-E also requires another hidden key to be transmitted – this is the serial number of
the unit entered twice and is entered by the factory.

6.1.6 VBI / DATA
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight VBI / DATA and press ENTER key.
- VBI / Data -
VBI:
VBI Compression:
Data Pipe:
Bps: PID:
VBI: Choices are ON or OFF; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or
This enables the passing of VBI data.
VBI Compression: This setting determines the amount of compression applied to the VBI data;
the higher the value the more the compression and lower bandwidth, but recovery of the data at
the receive IRD may be corrupted. Select a value where the data is passed correctly without
consuming video bandwidth.
Data Pipe: Choices are OFF, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3;
Mode 1 is compatible mode with other manufacturers eg Tandberg.
Mode 2 is proprietary with Advent IRD.
Mode 3 is proprietary low delay with Advent IRD (contact factory for availability)
Note: Data is only transferred across the MPEG stream when there is data coming in
Bps: Choices of data rate (baud) are, 1200,2400,4800,9600,19200 or 38400; Use up / down
arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
PID: for the MPEG RS232 data port, set in the range 32 - 8190; Use up / down arrow keys to

6.1.7 IDENTIFIERS
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight IDENTIFIERS and press ENTER key.
- prompt -
Audio / Video IDs:
NETWORK INFO:
CARRIER INFO:
NIT INFO:
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight A/V DATA and press ENTER key.
- Audio PIDs -
Audio A PID:
Audio B PID:
Audio C PID:
Audio D PID: MORE>
Audio A (B, C, D) PID: Set value in the range 32-8190; Use up / down arrow keys to select,
MORE>: Press enter key here to go down a level to access miscellaneous Video related PIDs:-
Video PID: Set value in the range 32-8190; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER
to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
PCR (programme clock reference) PID: set in the range 32 – 8190; Use up / down arrow keys
to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
PMT (programme map table) PID: set in the range 32 - 8190; Use up / down arrow keys to
Prog(ramme) PID: set in the range 1 – 65535; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press
Note some receivers require this value to be the same as the VIDEO PID.

6.1.8 NETWORK ID’S
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight NETWORK ID’S and press ENTER key.
- Network -
Service Name:
Network Name:
Network PID:
TS PID:
Service (name): Enter here the service name, select each character position and using the up /
down arrow keys select the required character, use left / right arrow keys to move along the
word. Enter up to 10 Characters; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm
or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Network (name): Enter here the Network name, select each character position and using the
up / down arrow keys select the required character, use left / right arrow keys to move along the
Network PID: set in the range 1 – 65535; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to
confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
TS (transport stream) PID: set in the range 1 – 65535; Use up / down arrow keys to select,

6.1.9 CARRIER
The carrier ID is a requirement introduced by the WBU (world broadcasting union) to add the
operators’ details in to the broadcast stream so the operator can be identified in cases of
unknown carriers causing interference.
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight CARRIER and press ENTER key.
- Carrier -
ID:
TEL:
LONG:
LAT:
ID: Enter here the operators name, select each character position and using the up / down
arrow keys select the required character, use left / right arrow keys to move along the word.
Enter up to 5 Characters; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or
TEL(ephone): Enter here the operators telephone number including country code, select each
character position and using the up / down arrow keys select the required character, use left /
right arrow keys to move along the word.
LONG(itude): set the current longitude of the up-link position;

LAT(itude): set the current latitude of the up-link position

Note future release can take the data from GPS information of an Advent antenna control
system.

6.1.10 NIT
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight NIT and press ENTER key.
- Downlink -
Downlink NIT:
Freq:
Posn:
Pol: Dir:
Downlink NIT: set here to ON to use the DVE5000 with a domestic / cable style downlink
receiver, for none of these applications the ‘network information tables’ (NIT) should be set to
‘off’.
Freq(uency): with NIT ON, enter downlink frequency of service; Use up / down arrow keys to
Pos(ition): with NIT ON, enter orbital position of satellite in use; Use up / down arrow keys to
Pol(arisation): with NIT ON, enter polarisation of down link signal; Use up / down arrow keys to
Dir(ection): with NIT ON, enter direction relative to south – East / West; Use up / down arrow
keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

6.2. PRESETS
A total of 200 ‘preset’ configurations can be stored, and recalled. A ‘preset’ is a ‘snapshot’ of the
complete DVE5000.
Press MENU key twice to navigate to this screen –
- prompt -
ENCODER
PRESETS
UNIT SETUP
SYSTEM
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight PRESETS and press ENTER key.
- Presets -
Preset:
Recall:
Save:
Name:
Preset: Enter number between 1 and 200 to Recall or Save; Use up / down arrow keys to
Recall: Choose Yes to recall configuration saved in preset number chosen above; Use up /
down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Save: Choose Yes to save current configuration to preset number chosen above; Use up /
down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Future option -
Name: Enter here a Preset ‘name’ before saving; select each character position and using the
up / down arrow keys select the required character, use left / right arrow keys to move along the

6.3. UNIT SETUP

- prompt -
ENCODER
PRESETS
UNIT SETUP
SYSTEM
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight UNIT SETUP and press ENTER key.
- Unit Output Settings -

OUTPUT MODE
RF OPTIONS
A/V OPTIONS
REMUX

6.3.1 OUTPUT MODE
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight OUTPUT MODE and press ENTER key.
- Output Mode -
Signal Type:
Mode:
Polarity:
Rolloff: More>
Signal Type: Choices of output type are, ASI only, 70MHz Only, L-band (with ASI monitor); Use
Mode: Choose from this menu for the modulation type e.g. DVBS, DVBS-2 –
These are displayed as one list with the following combinations for 70MHz or L-Band signals:-
DVBS – QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM FEC rates 1/2,2/3,3/4, 5/6,7/8.

*DVB-T - QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM FEC rates 1/2,2/3,3/4, 5/6,7/8.
DVBS-2 -
QPSK 1/4, QPSK 1/3, QPSK 2/5, QPSK 1/2, QPSK 3/5, QPSK 2/3, QPSK 3/4, QPSK
4/5, QPSK 5/6, QPSK 9/10.
8PSK 3/5, 8PSK 2/3, 8PSK 3/4, 8PSK 5/6, 8PSK 8/9, 8PSK 9/10.
Note * at 70MHz only.

Not all modulation schemes are accessible; purchased licences define which are selectable.
When signal selection is ASI the mode is selectable between OFF, 188bytes or 204byte mode.
Polarity: Choices are Normal or Invert; choose Invert when following up-converter does not
maintain spectral integrity, e.g. some C-Band block up-converters.
Rolloff: (not DVB-T), choices are 0.35 (35%), 0.25 (25%) and additionally for DVBS-2, 0.2
(20%).
More…: In DVBS-2 mode, further selections can be made -
DVBS-2 Pilots To assist carrier recovery, DVB-S2 can insert special “pilot symbols” at the physical layer.
– choose ‘on’ or ‘off’ depending on satellite requirements.
DVBS-2 Frames – choose ‘long’ or ‘short’, depending on satellite requirements.

6.3.2 RF OPTIONS
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight RF OPTIONS and press ENTER key.
- RF Options -
BUC DC SUPPLY:
LO:
Power-on Tx:
0dB Level: MORE>
BUC DC SUPPLY: 17V DC may be enabled on the main L-Band output using this menu
option, so as to power an external SHF block Upconverter; Use up / down arrow keys to select,
Note that if the HPA control has been set to “L-band” DC is always present on the L-Band
output to power the remote protocol converter in the block Upconverter.
LO (local Oscillator): The output from the DVE5000 is always L-Band between 950MHz and
1750MHz. The front panel display can show the final system output frequency of the system
instead, taking into account the local oscillator frequency of the SHF block Upconverter.
The following choices can be made –
L- Band direct display has no local oscillator frequency – select NONE.
C-Band assumes local oscillator of 4900MHz.
X-Band assumes local oscillator of 6500MHz
Ku-1-Band assumes local oscillator of 11800MHz.
Ku-2 Band assumes local oscillator of 12800MHz.
Note Ku-6 is “high side LO” so 950MHz = 14.5GHz, 1700Mhz = 13.75GHz.

Power-on Tx: The choices are LAST or OFF. This menu function allows the operator to select
the power up state of the Tx (modulation & carrier) function.
LAST will set the modulation and carrier state to the state they were in when the DVE5000
powered down.
OFF will always force the modulation and carrier to OFF, when the unit next powers up.
Factory default is OFF, as this is operationally safer than LAST, which should be used with
caution.
0dB Level: To allow for different system gains, the DVE5000 can have it’s maximum output
level (at L-band) set to either +5dBm or -5dBm.
Note with +5dBm there is a 40dB control range available while with the maximum output set to
-5dBm the control is 35dB.
MORE>: goes down a further menu option -

10MHz REF: Some DVE5000’s may be fitted with a very high stability reference oscillator, which
may be injected onto the L-Band output connector to provide a “reference” to an external block
up-converter. This is a chargeable licenced option so this menu may not appear.

6.3.3 AUDIO VIDEO (A/V) OPTIONS
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight VIDEO OPTIONS and press ENTER key.
- Audio / Video Options -

Format:
Video Loss:
Coding / Aspect:
Audio Std:
Format: Choices are HD or SD, carrier must be turned off to allow this selection to be made.
Video input loss: If the input video fails or is removed the internal video generator can be
set to output colour bars or ‘black’, dependant on this menu setting.
Coding: HD only – In DVBS / S2 the encoder is forced into Frame encoding mode to deal
with interoperability issues with Tandberg TT1282 & RX 1290 IRD’s that do not support Field
encoding in 422.
When the DVE has DVB-T or ASI output mode set then coding may be changed to Field to
work with Vislink / Link Research Ltd. receivers.
Aspect ratio: SD only - selectable 4:3 or 16:9 this sends a signal to the IRD to indicate the
picture format for signal identification throughout the transmission chain. This command does
NOT change the actual aspect ratio of the picture content.
Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection
Audio Standard: Choices are DVB / IRIB

Mpeg Layer 2 DVB is for general use.
Mpeg Layer 2 IRIB covers the extension to the DVB specification used by Japanese IRD
manufacturers.
The IRIB format is DVB compliant but some early IRD’s that have not been software up-graded
can have issues with the extended specification.

6.3.4 REMUX
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight REMUX and press ENTER key.
- Remux -
Internal Encoder:
Ext ASI Input:
ASI Rate:
Remux:
An external ASI signal may be connected to the DVE5000 at the rear panel using the
connector labelled ASI I/P.
With the DVE5000 internal encoder turned ON, this may be multiplexed with the external
stream forming a multi-channel video / audio stream which can then be modulated at 70Mz or
L-band or left as ASI for further multiplexing into other units.
A maximum of 4 DVE5000’s in a multiplex is recommended.
If the internal encoder is OFF, the unit behaves as an RF modulator.
Note with Internal encoder OFF, external ASI input is forced to ON.
Similarly, Ext ASI Input OFF forces Internal Encoder to be ON.
Internal Encoder: Choose ON for adding to external stream if Ext ASI Input is enabled.
Choose OFF to use the DVE5000 as a modulator only; Ext ASI Input will be forced to ON.
Ext ASI Input: Choose ON for adding external stream connected at rear panel to be either
added to internal encoder stream or as modulator input if internal encoder is set to OFF.
ASI Rate: This is a read only measurement of the incoming ASI transport rate.
Remux: Read only menu option -This either shows ACTIVE or NOT ACTIVE. If the incoming
stream rate is shown in the menu above, but NOT ACTIVE is displayed here, the input rate
exceeds the possible rate for the modulator as set by the symbol rate.
For either menu option - Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or

6.4. SYSTEM
- prompt -
ENCODER
PRESETS
UNIT SETUP
SYSTEM
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SYSTEM and press ENTER key.
- prompt -
HELP
EVENT LOG
REMOTE I/F
SERVICE
6.3.5 HELP
The HELP screens should be used to provide information to Advent customer support
department in the event of a problem or up-grade requests.
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight HELP and press ENTER key.
- prompt -
SUPPORT
UNIT VERSION
MODULE VERSION
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SUPPORT and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed with the following customer support contact details: -
- Support -
customersupport
@adventcomms.com
07802 392669
+44 (0)1494 810410

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight UNIT VERSION and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed showing the software version (Sw) of the actual DVE unit
and its serial number (Ser) and various other version numbers which should be quoted on
request by cutomer service in the event of a problem: -
NOTE: the serial number is set at the factory and should not be changed by user.
Serial number is used for licensing enable and BISS-E scrambling.
- Unit Version -
Ser: xxxxxxxx
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight MODULE VERSION and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed showing the versions of various modules contained within the
DVE5000: -
- Module versions -
C147 Sw: xxx
C147 Ser: xxxxxxxx
C147 Inf: xxxxxxxx
UC Sw: x.x
C147 Sw: this is the software revision of the encoder module.

C147 Ser: this is the serial number of the encoder module.
C147 Inf: factory information of the enable functions on the encoder module.
UC Sw: this is the software revision of the L-Band up-converter module.

6.3.6 REMOTE INTERFACE
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight REMOTE INTERFACE and press ENTER key.
- Remote Serial Port -

SERIAL PORT
ETHERNET PORT
WEB ID
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SERIAL PORT and press ENTER key.
- Serial Port -
Address:
Baud Rate
Address: Set the unit address in the range 1 – 255. DVE5000 is selectable by hardware link on
the RC&M connector, addresses for multiple units connected by RS485 must be different for
each unit on the bus.
Baud Rate: Set communication standard rates between 4800 – 115200 Baud.

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight ETHERNET PORT and press ENTER key.
- Ethernet port -
IP: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
Mask: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Gway: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
MAC:00.1D.65.xx.xx.xx
IP: This sets the units IP address; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm
More than one DVE on a network requires a unique IP address for each unit.
Mask: This sets the units sub-net mask address; Use up / down arrow keys to select,
G(ate)way: This sets the units Gateway address; Use up / down arrow keys to select,
MAC: This is read only to confirm the units MAC address defined at manufacture.
The MAC address is defined as follows –
00-1D-65 identifies the address as part of the Vislink group of companies, -10xx- identify this address as
an Advent Communications product, and the final bytes are the HEX representation of the lower six digits
of the unit serial number assigned at manufacture.
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight WEB IDENTIFIER and press ENTER key.
- Web ID -
Web Identifier:
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Web Identifier: 16 characters can be entered here to identifiy this unit on the web-browser
page.
If multiple units are in use via the web control, then each should have an identifier entered
here.
This could be the same as the DVB service name or free text. Eg “Prime Encoder # 1”

6.3.7 SERVICE
- prompt -
ALARMS
EVENT LOG
REMOTE I/F
SERVICE
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SERVICE and press ENTER key.
- prompt -
TIME
MISC
LICENCES
TEMPERATURE
6.3.8 TIME
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight TIME and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed showing the various options for setting and displaying the ‘time’: -
- Time -
Time: xx.xx.xx
Date: xx/xx/xx
Format: dd/mm/yy
Run Hours: xxxxxx
Time: This shows the current time which may be modified by pressing ENTER
followed by using the up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm
complete change or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Date: This shows the current date which may be modified by pressing ENTER
followed by using the up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm complete change
Format: This shows the current format in which the date information is displayed.
The choices are dd/mm/yy or mm/dd/yy, where ‘d’ is the day, ‘m’ is the month and ‘y’
is the year.
The format may be modified by pressing ENTER followed by using the up / down arrow keys to

6.3.9 MISC.
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight MISC and press ENTER key.
- Miscellaeneous -
Lamp Test:
Contrast:
Default Enc:
Fault Test:
Lamp Test: Selecting YES initiates a lamp test routine to check all are ok.
Contrast: Press ENTER and adjust the display contrast by using the up / down arrow
keys to change, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Default Enc: Select YES to re-boot DVE5000 if instability occurs or after up-grading software.
Fault Test: Select YES to set ‘status relay’ to simulate a failure in the DVE to test redundancy
controls. This also removes the DC on the L-band signal, if enabled, either by the HPA control
function or the BUC DC supply. This is a momentary test of approximately 2 seconds.
6.3.10 LICENCES
The DVE5000 is capable of many options which need to be enable by a licence code issued
upon payment. Some functions will work but with limited functionality without a licence code. For
example HD formats will function without a licence but the picture will have red lines across it.
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight LICENCES and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed allowing the entry of a licence code issued by the factory.
- Licences -
*****************
Note, entering an invalid code can render the unit inoperable, caution is advised.

6.3.11 TEMPERATURE
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight TEMPERATURE and press ENTER key.
- Temperature -
Unit Temp:
ENC Temp:
UC Temp:
Unit Temp: Read only display of unit temperature. This will normally be approximately 5
degrees above ambient. An alarm will be indicted if temperature rises internally to 60
degrees, but transmission will not be inhibited.
The cause for over-temperature should be investigated so as to avoid long term damage.
ENC Temp: Read only display of encoder module temperature. – (future release)
UC temp: Read only display of up-converter temperature. – (future release)
Note that the unit must have adequate airflow for correct operation. The air flow is from front left
of the unit to rear right.
The main unit fan is temperature controlled and may not run until the unit has reached normal
internal operating temperatures.
On initial power up the fans are run for a short time then may stop. This is normal operation.

7. OPERATION PROCEDURE - HPA CONTROL

7.1. INTRODUCTION
The DVE5000 integrates a serial controller for up to two amplifiers, with protocol conversion for
a wide range of HPA / SSPA types.
The control may be via direct RS485 connection at the rear panel D-Type or modulated onto the
L-Band RF output.
The modulated signal can be decoded by AUC5000, Exos and AUC5814 block up-converter
products from Advent.
The HPA control would be connected to the block up-converter in this configuration;
a single L-band cable is the only required connection between the DVE and the HPA
(via the up-converter).
DVE5000 HD-SD EXCITER
‘Hot Keys’ are provided on the front panel to directly control the operation of the
amplifier between “transmit” and “standby” functions.
Note: SSPA’s do not have “standby” – ‘off’ state is the equivalent.
Led’s are provided for displaying the status of the amplifier(s) at a glance -
STATUS (hpa) - when illuminated green indicates power is applied to the HPA and is
functioning. If illuminated red, this indicates a fault with the HPA.
FTD / STBY / Tx- when flashing amber, HPA is in filament time delay (FTD) going into ‘standby’
when warmed up. If flashing green, HPA is in filament time delay going into ‘transmit’ when
warmed up.
Note: FTD is only applicable to TWTA based amplifiers.

7.2. MENU NAVIGATION

NOTE: depending on whether an amplifier type has been chosen or not, the menu structure
changes. See menu tree for detail.
Press MODE key to select HPA. The HPA main STATUS screen will be displayed, for example
–
- HPA Status -
A: Off NO COMMS
Output: -30.2dB
With reference to the menu tree, press MENU key, the following screen will be displayed –
- prompt -
CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM GAIN
REDUNDANCY
SERVICE
7.2.1 CONFIGURATION
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight CONFIGURATION and press ENTER key.
- Configuration -
HPA Type:
HPA A Addr:
HPA B Addr
HPA Ctrl:
Type: By highlighting and pressing ENTER followed by the up / down arrow keys to select
one of list of available HPA / SSPA types, communication will be enabled to an externally
connected amplifier.
When set to NONE communication is disabled.
HPA A (B) Addr: This shows the current address(es) detected for the connected amplifiers.
This is a ‘read only’ menu option.
HPA Ctrl: This menu option defines how the HPA control is connected to the DVE5000.
When set to ‘RS485’, this is the direct connection at the rear panel of the unit. Pin-out
definition can be found earlier in this manual.
When set to ‘L-Band’, a modulated FSK carrier is added to the L-band RF output of the
DVE5000. The modulated signal can be decoded by AUC5000, Exos and AUC5814 block
up-converter products from Advent.
WARNING! 17V DC is applied to the L-Band RF output connector when in L-band control
mode.

7.2.2 SYSTEM GAIN
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SYSTEM GAIN and press ENTER key.
- System Gain -
HPA A Gain:
HPA B Gain:
BUC Gain:
Output Level:
System Gain menu controls the relative drive levels at each stage in the RF chain from
the DVE5000 source through to the final HPA power.
It is recommended that the DVE is set to -10dB output level and the gains of the block
up-converter (BUC) and the HPA set for ‘saturation’ at this drive level. This will optimise
the noise vs dynamic range of the signal throughout the system.
HPA A (B) Gain: This menu option sets the gain of the HPA(S) with an adjacent readout
of actual output power shown next to the gain adjusting parameter.
BUC Gain: This menu controls the gain of the external block up-converter.
This should be set with the DVE output set to -10dB on font panel setting and the BUC gain
adjusted for maximum output but with minimal distortion (re-growth shoulders on a modulated
carrier).
This function is not available in RS485 mode, only L-Band control mode with AUC5000, Exos
and AUC5814 block up-converter products from Advent.
Output Level: This menu controls the drive level from the DVE5000 at L-band.

7.2.3 REDUNDANCY
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight REDUNDANCY and press ENTER key.
- redundancy control -
Online HPA:
Protection:
Online HPA: Choose between HPA or HPA B, this controls the waveguide switch at the output
of the 2 HPA’s in a 1:1 redundancy system.
Protection: Choose between Manual or Automatic switchover on an HPA fault being detected.
7.2.4 SERVICE
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SERVICE and press ENTER key.
- prompt -
ELAPSED HOURS
HELIX
RESET
VERSIONS

7.2.5 ELAPSED HOURS
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight ELAPSED HOURS and press ENTER key.
- Elapsed Hours -
HPA A HV Hours:
HPA B HV Hours:
HPA A (B) HV Hours: This menu option shows the number of hours the High Voltage has been
applied to the TWTA.
Menu is ‘read only’.
Note this is not applicable to SSPA’s.
7.2.6 HELIX
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight HELIX and press ENTER key.
- Helix -
HPA A Helix I:
HPA B Helix I:
HPA A (B) Helix I: This menu shows the Helix current in each amplifier. Menu is ‘read only’.

7.2.7 RESET
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight RESET and press ENTER key.
- HPA Reset -
HPA A Fault Reset:
HPA B Fault Reset:
HPA A (B): Fault Reset: In the event of a fault in an HPA , ‘reset’ command may be sent to the
HPA to try and recover from the fault that has occurred for example, high reflected power.
7.2.8 VERSIONS
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight VERSIONS and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed showing the revision of various internal modules, which should be
quoted to customer support department on request to help diagnose any problem experienced:
-
- HPA Control Versions -

Module: xxxxxxxxx
Software Revision: xx.x
Unit Library: xx.xx
Menu Library: xx.xx

HPA A Status
HPA Status
Screen
Output Level
CONFIGURATION SERVICE
HPA Type
Detected Address
A
Detected Address
B VERSIONS
HPA Control Type
Module
Software Revision
Unit Library
Menu Library
DVE5000
HPA type = None

HPA Status Screen
HPA A Status
HPA B Status
Output Level
SYSTEM GAIN CONFIGURATION REDUNDANCY SERVICE
HPA A GAIN HPA Type Online HPA

Detected Address
HPA B GAIN Protection
A
BUC GAIN Detected Address
(l-band) B ELAPSED HOURS HELIX RESET VERSIONS
OUTPUT Level HPA Control Type
HPA A Fault Reset

HPA A HV Hours HPA A Helix I Module
HPA B Fault Reset Software Revision
HPA B HV Hours HPA B Helix I
Unit Library
Menu Library
DVE5000
HPA Enabled

REMOTE CONTROL REVISION HISTORY
AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET
ISS DATE ECR SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE

VERSION
14/01/2007 - New
29/01/2007 Remote lock function removed.
Some comments updated
30/01/2007 Updated bulk status query command
31/01/2007 Added PTS & VBI commands
02/02/2007 Software version now 10 character
strings
DRAFT 08/02/2007 Updated to indicate which commands
have not been implemented.
Updated alarm definitions.
08/03/2007 Added up-converter software revision
query command & set power null
command
08/05//2007 Added HD Audio DID and 10Mhz ref
On/Off
18/05/2007 Added Transmit gain 0dB level
command
21/05/2007 1.01 Added HPA control type, Encoder
output type and test fault
22/08/2007 1.07 Added HPA comms fault
Remux no data and
Remux data rate to alarm list
19/12/2007 1.12 Added extra audio channels (C & D).
Added Dolby audio options.
Added HD bars options
Added audio DID for channels C & D
1/02/08 1.14 Added VHDI command
Added KU-6 band to RFRQ
Added PAL-M & PAL-N to VINP

8. REMOTE CONTROL (RS232 /485)

8.1. INTRODUCTION
This equipment is designed to be operated either locally (using the front panel) and/or
remotely using remote control and monitoring software (not supplied) running on a PC
platform. The remote command set enables control of all operational functions of the unit
and querying of the current status of the unit.
The complete list of commands and queries available with this unit is listed in the following
tables.
8.2. MONITOR & CONTROL CONNECTOR

This connection is via a male 15way D connector.
The pin assignments are defined below -
15W D-male pin definition:
15W
PIN# Signal Description Remark
Hardware selects
1 RXA Remote control RS485 RX+ into DVE /RS232 RX RS232 / 485
2 RXB Remote control RS485 RX- into DVE
3 TXA Remote control RS485 T+ from DVE
Hardware selects
4 TXB Remote control RS485 TX- from DVE /RS232 TX RS232 / 485
Selects RS232 / 485
Hardware selection
13 Control OPEN = RS485, GND =RS232 for RS232 / 485
8.3. BAUD RATE / ADDRESS
Baud Rate
This unit supports the following baud rates:
• 9600
• 4800
• 2400
This is settable from the front panel. It is essential that all units connected on the same
RS485 bus be set to the same baud rate.
Address -
When being controlled remotely, all units on the bus must be allocated a unique address.
When multiple units are connected on the same bus, it is essential that each be provided
with a unique address otherwise communications will be corrupted.
The address is normally settable from the front panel, although some units are factory
configured to a preset address.
Valid addresses are in the range 1 – 255.

8.4. SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
a) Connect a suitable cable between the PC COM port and the RC&M connector at the
rear panel of the DVE5000 unit.
The pin connections to be used are shown in the above section.
The selection of RS232 or RS485 is controlled by pin 13 of the RC&M connector. OPEN
Circuit = RS485, GND =RS232
b) From the unit front panel, set the following parameters:
• Address
• Baud rate
These can be accessed from the REMOTE INTERFACE menu.
c) Start the remote control and monitoring software (not supplied) and set the following
parameters:
• Comm port
• Address (must be the same as the unit to be controlled)
• Baud rate (must be the same as the unit to be controlled)
• 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
Once these are set correctly then the PC should be able to communicate with the unit.

8.5. PACKET STRUCTURE

This product uses a non-printable packet format. This means that the full range of 255
ASCII characters can appear in the message.
The format of all messages is:
[STX] [BYTE COUNT] [ADDRESS] [DATA....] [CHECKSUM] [ETX]
STX (start of transmission)

STX is the ASCII character 2. It is one byte in size and is used to represent the start of each
message.
BYTE COUNT
The BYTE COUNT is one byte in size and is the total number of bytes in the packet, i.e.
number of data bytes plus five (one each for STX, BYTE COUNT, ADDRESS, CHECKSUM
and ETX).
ADDRESS
The ADDRESS is one byte in size. This is the address of the equipment to which the packet
is being sent. Unique addresses can be in the range 001 to 255.
DATA
This is the actual data being sent to the equipment. In any one packet, the maximum
number of data bytes is 250. The DATA section includes the remote command and any
associated parameters.
CHECKSUM
The CHECKSUM is one byte in size and is included for error detection. It is the modulo
addition of all ADDRESS and DATA bytes.
Here is a typical example calculation:
[STX] [BYTE COUNT] [ADDRESS] [DATA....] [CHECKSUM] [ETX]
[2][8] [97 98 99] [43] [3]
The checksum is calculated as follows:

CHECKSUM = (5 + 97 + 98 + 99) mod 256 = 43
ETX (end of transmission)

ETX is the ASCII character 3. It is one byte in size and is used to represent the end of each
message.

8.6. COMMANDS, QUERIES AND RESPONSES
8.6.1 Definitions
A command is an instruction sent from the remote PC to the unit to change some
operating parameter or display mode.
A query is an instruction sent from the remote PC to the unit for the unit to report
one, or many, operating parameter.
A response is some data sent from the unit to the remote PC that gives the answer
to a query.
8.6.2 Response to valid commands

The response to a valid remote command is an echo back of the command (with
associated parameters). This indicates that the command has been accepted and the
unit will attempt to action the command.
Note: Receiving a response of this type does not mean that the command has been
actioned. Generally, the action will occur after the response has been sent.
This is to ensure that all responses are returned quickly. (Average response
time <300ms). If you want confirmation that a change has taken place, you
must send a query and then look at the response.
Example
Command to set the transmit gain to -20.0dB.
The command is ‘GT’ and the valid range for the parameters is 000 to 400.
Command sent GT200
Response from unit GT200
Result – this response indicates that the unit will set the transmit gain to –20.0dB
Leading Zeros & Decimal Places
A command does not necessarily need to have the leading zeros set in the parameters
e.g. WVAUD767 will be accepted as valid in the same way that WVAUD0767 is.
The response, however, will be sent with the correct formatting with the leading zeros
set and similarly, with the correct number of decimal places sent.
Examples:
Command sent WCARRx
Response RCARRx
Command sent WRGAIxxx.x
Response RRGAIxxx.x
Data Send with a Read Command
If any parameters or extra characters are sent with a valid read command, they will be
ignored and the read command actioned as per this specification.

8.6.3 Response to invalid commands
A message can be invalid for four reasons: the unit is busy, the command was invalid
or the parameters were invalid.
Error 1 – unit busy

This will occur if the unit is displaying “Unit busy, please wait” (for example during a
software reset or preset recall)
Example
Command sent any
Response from unit Unit Busy
Error 2 – invalid command

This can occur for a number of reasons including:
• Command entered incorrectly (e.g. lower case instead of upper case)
• Parameters are invalid
• Parameter access invalid. (e.g. Attempt to send a new value to a read only
parameter)
Example
Command sent RQstr
Response from unit Invalid command
The command is invalid as it contains lower case letters (it should be RQSTR)
Error 3 – parameters out of range

If the parameter sent is outside of the valid range, the command will be rejected.
Error 4 – decimal places out of range

If a parameter is sent with too many decimal places, e.g. WRGAI010.1 will pass but
WRGAI10.10 will fail.

8.6.4 DVE5000 remote command set

Note: All commands are case sensitive and should be entered as described (some
commands are in upper case, some commands are lower case).
* These settings are not available from the front panel.
These settings are only available if the correct options have been fitted
↔ These settings are dependent on other settings
8.6.5 Remote Unit settings

Bars on input video loss Command WVBARx
Response RVBARx
Query RVBAR
Response RVBARx
Parameters x – bars on input video loss (0 = Blank, 1 = Bars + Ident)
Modulator Output Type Command WGOPTx
Response RGOPTx
Query RGOPT
Response RGOPTx
Parameters x – output type (0 = 70MHz, 1 = IQ (LBand))
Modulator Output Command not available
Response not available
Query RUSOF
Response RUSOFxxxxxxxxxx
Parameters xxxxxxxxxx – software revision
Modulator Output Command not available
Query RUSOF
Response RUSOFxxxxxxxxxx

Encoder serial number Command not available

Query RGSER
Response RGSERxxxxxxxx
Parameters xxxxxxxx –serial number
Encoder Software Command not available
revision
Query RGSOF
Response RGSOFxxxxxxxxxx
Up-converter Software Command not available
revision
Query RLSOF
Response RLSOFxxxxxxxxxx
HPA Control type Command WHCTLx
Response RHCTLx
Query RHCTL
Response RHCTLx
Parameters x – HPA Control type (0 = Local, 1 = L-Band)
BUC PSU Command WRPSUx
Response RRPSUx
Query RRPSU
Response RRPSUx
Parameters x – PSU status (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)

Clear event log Command WCLRE1

Response RCLRE0
Query not available
Parameters not available
Alarm query Command not available
Query REVNT
Response REVNTxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Parameters xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx – alarm list (1 = alarm,
0 = OK). The alarms are listed in the following order:
1. Status of major alarms
2. Status of non-major alarms
3. Clock stopped
4. Over-temperature
5. Test faults
6. Not used
7. Encoder comms failure
8. HPA comms failure
9. up-converter comms failure
10. Fan 1 fault
11. Fan 2 fault
12. Encoder video lock fault
13. Encoder audio A lock fault
14. Encoder audio B lock fault
15. Encoder remux in active
16. HPA A comms failure
17. HPA B comms failure
18. HPA A interlock failure
19. HPA A over temperature
20. HPA A helix failure
21. HPA A high output failure
22. HPA A low power failure
23. HPA A reflected power failure
24. HPA A PSU failure
25. HPA B interlock failure
26. HPA B over temperature
27. HPA B helix failure
28. HPA B high output failure
29. HPA B low power failure
30. HPA B reflected power failure
31. HPA B PSU failure

Event log query Command not available
Query RELOG
Response RELOGxxx…
Parameters xxx… is a list of the 10 most recent events in the event
log (if there are fewer than 10 events then the data will
be padded with ‘-‘s).
The format of each entry is:
abhhmmssDDMMYY!
Where
a – event type
b – status flag (A = active alarm, C = cleared alarm)
hh – hours
mm – minutes
Not implemented ss – seconds
DD – day
MM – month
YY – year
xx.x – unit temperature when the event occurred
! – delimiter
The event type is as follows:
D - UNIT POWERED UP
E - EVENT LOG CLEARED
F - SOFTWARE RESET
G - UNIT POWERED DOWN
H - Unreg. Supply out of range
I - Clock stopped
J - NVRAM Battery low
K - Over-temperature
L - 5v Supply out of range
M - 18v Supply out of range
N - 8v Supply out of range
O - -12v Supply out of range
P - Unit service required
Q - PLO voltage out of range
R - PLO fault
S - SLO 1 fault
T - SLO 2 fault
U - Encoder comms failure

8.6.6 Remote Exciter settings
Carrier Command WCARRx
Response RCARRx
Query RCARR
Response RCARRx
Parameters x – carrier state (0 – OFF, 1 – ON, 2 – OFF due to an
alarm)
Modulation Command WCCARx
Response RCCARx
Query RCCAR
Response RCCARx
Parameters x – modulation state (1 = ON, 0 = OFF)
Power Null Command WPWR0x
Response RPWR0x
Query not available
Parameters x – power null parameter (0 = OFF, 6 = ON)
10 MHz Reference Command WUREFx
Response RUREFx
Query RUREF
Response RUREFx
Parameters x – 10MHz ref state (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)
Transmit band Command WRBNDx
Response RRBNDx
Query RRBND
Response RRBNDx
Parameters x – band (0 = 70MHz, 1 = L, 2 = C, 3 = X. 4 = Ku1, 5 =
Ku2, 6 = Ku3, 7 = Ku6, 8 = DBS1, 9 = DBS2)
L-Band Transmit Command WRFRQxxxxx.xxxx
frequency
Response RRFRQxxxxx.xxxx
Query RRFRQ
Response RRFRQxxxxx.xxxx
Parameters xxxxx.xxxx– frequency in 100Hz steps

Note: this command takes the band into
consideration; frequencies are as follows:
Min Max
L 950000 1750000
C 5850000 6650000
X 7900000 8400000
KU-1 12750000 13250000
KU-2 13750000 14500000
KU-3 14000000 14500000
KU-6 13750000 14500000
DBS1 17300000 18100000
DBS2 17600000 18400000
Transmit gain Command WRGAIxxx.x

Response RRGAIxxx.x
Query RRGAI
Response RRGAIxxx.x
Parameters xxx.x – gain in dB (-ve ?)
Transmit gain 0dB level Command WRGLVx
Response RRGLVx
Query RRGLV
Response RRGLVx
Parameters x – Output level at 0dB gain (0 = +5dBm, 1 = -5dBm)

8.6.7 Remote Encoder settings

Profile Command WEPROx
Response REPROx
Query REPRO
Response REPROx
Parameters x – profile (0=4:2:0, 1=4:2:2)
Auto video rate Command WEAUTx
Response REAUTx
Query REAUT
Response REAUTx
Parameters x – auto video rate (0=OFF, 1=ON)
Video Bitrate Command WEBITxx.xxxx
Response REBITxx.xxxx
Query REBIT
Response REBITxx.xxxx
Parameters xx.xxxx – video bitrate (no units)
Comments Cannot be set if auto video rate is ON
Delay mode Command WEMODx
Response REMODx
Query REMOD
Response REMODx
Parameters x – delay mode (0=standard, 1=low delay)
Horizontal resolution Command WEHORx
Response REHORx
Query REHOR
Response REHORx
Parameters x – horizontal resolution (0=720, 1=704)
Aspect ratio Command WEASPx
Response REASPx
Query REASP
Response REASPx
Parameters x – aspect ratio (0=4:3, 1=16:9)
GOP length Command WEGOPxx

Response REGOPxx
Query REGOP
Response REGOPxx
Parameters xx – GOP length (no units)
Video PID Command WEPIDxxxx
Response REPIDxxxx
Query REPID
Response REPIDxxxx
Parameters xxxx – video PID (in range 32-8190)
SD video input Command WVINPx

Response RVINPx
Query RVINP
Response RVINPx
Parameters x – video input (0=Bars 625, 1=Bars 525, 2=SDI 625,
3=SDI 525, 4=PAL, 5=NTSC, 6=NTSC No Pedestal,
7=PAL-M, 8=PAL-N)
HD video input Command WVHDIx

Response RVHDIx
Query RVHDI
Response RVHDIx
Parameters x – video input
0=SD MODE. Any mode below selects HD
1=HD 720P/50
2=HD 720P/59
3=HD 720P/60
4=HD 1080I/50
5=HD 1080I/59
6=HD 1080I/60
7=HD 1080P/23
8=HD 1080P/24
9=HD 1080P/25
10=HD 1080P/29
11=HD 1080P/30
12=HD 1080PsF23
13=HD 1080PsF24
14=HD 1080PsF25
15=HD 1080PsF29
16=HD 1080PsF30
Auto line standard Command WVAUTx
detection
Response RVAUTx
Query RVAUT
Response RVAUTx
Parameters x – Auto line standard detection (0=OFF, 1=ON)

Audio SD DID Command WVAUDxxxx
Response RVAUDxxxx
Query RVHAU
Response RVHAUxxxx
Parameters xxxx – HD audio DID
Audio SD2 DID Command WVSD2xxxx
Response RVSD2xxxx
Query RVSD2
Response RVSD2xxxx
Parameters xxxx – SD audio DID for channels C & D
Audio HD2 DID Command WVHD2xxxx
Response RVHD2xxxx
Query RVHD2
Response RVHD2xxxx
Parameters xxxx – HD audio DID for channels C & D
Frame Rate Command not available
Query RVFRA
Response RVFRAx
Parameters x – frame rate (0=25Hz, 1=29.97Hz)
Video Locked Command not available
Query RVLOC
Response RVLOCx
Parameters x – video locked (0=NO, 1=YES)

Noise Reduction Command WVNOIx
Response RVNOIx
Query RVNOI
Response RVNOIx
Parameters x – noise reduction (0 = Off, 1 = On)
Audio A Standard Command WASTAx
Response RASTAx
Query RASTA
Response RASTAx
Parameters 0= OFF, 1= MPEG Layer II(irib), 2= Linear PCM, 3=
MPEG Layer I, 4= Dolby E, 5= MPEG Layer II (dvb)
Audio A Input Command WAINPx
Response RAINPx
Query RAINP
Response RAINPx

Parameters 0= test tone (disabled), 1 = Analogue, 2 = SDI Emb 1, 3
= AES-EBU
Audio A Bitrate Command WABITx
Response RABITx
Query RABIT
Response RABITx
Parameters x – bitrate (0=128Kbs, 1=160Kbs, 2=192Kbs, 3=224Kbs,
4=256Kbs, 5=320Kbs, 6=384Kbs, 7=448Kbs (layer I))
Audio A mode Command WAMODx
Response RAMODx
Query RAMOD
Response RAMODx
Parameters x – mode (0=stereo, 1=dual mono)
Audio A Language Command WALANx
Response RALANx
Query RALAN
Response RALANx
Parameters x – language (0=Eng, 1=Spa, 2=Ger, 3=Fre)
Audio A PID Command WAPID
Response RAPIDxxxx
Query RAPID
Response RAPIDxxxx
Parameters xxxx – audio A PID (in range 32-8190)

Audio A AES/Emb Lock Command not available
Query RALOC
Response RALOCx
Parameters x – audio locked (0=NO, 1=YES)
Audio A Test Tone Command WATONx
Response RATONx
Query RATON
Response RATONx
Parameters x – test tone (0=OFF, 1=800Hz)
Audio A Dolby Auto- Command WAAUTx
Align
Response RAAUTx
Query RAAUT
Response RAAUTx
Parameters x – auto align (0=OFF, 1=ON)
Audio A Dolby Status Command not available

Query RADOL
Response RADOLx
Parameters x – Dolby audio status (0=unlocked, 1=locked)
Audio A Dolby Align Command WADELxxxx
Delay
Response RADELxxxx
Query RADEL
Response RADELxxxx
Parameters xxxx – delay in uS (in range -41709 - +41709)
Audio A Dolby Align Command not available
Offset
Query RAOFF
Response RAOFFxxxx
Parameters xxxx – align offset in uS (in range 0 - +41709)
Audio B Standard Command WBSTAx

Response RBSTAx
Query RBSTA
Response RBSTAx
Parameters 0= OFF, 1= MPEG Layer II, 2= Linear PCM, 3= MPEG
Layer I, 4= Dolby E, 5= MPEG Layer II (old)
Audio B Input Command WBINPx
Response RBINPx
Query RBINP
Response RBINPx
= AES-EBU
Audio B Bitrate Command WBBITx
Response RBBITx
Query RBBIT
Response RBBITx

Parameters x – bitrate (0=128Kbs, 1=160Kbs, 2=192Kbs, 3=224Kbs,
4=256Kbs, 5=320Kbs, 6=384Kbs, 7↔=448Kbs (layer I))
Audio B mode Command WBMODx
Response RBMODx
Query RBMOD
Response RBMODx
Parameters x – mode (0=stereo, 1=dual mono)
Audio B Language Command WBLANx
Response RBLANx
Query RBLAN
Response RBLANx
Audio B PID Command WBPIDxxxx
Response RBPIDxxxx
Query RBPID
Response RBPIDxxxx
Parameters xxxx – audio B PID (in range 32-8190)
Audio B AES/Emb Lock Command not available
Query RBLOC
Response RBLOCx
Audio B Test Tone Command WBTONx
Response RBTONx
Query RBTON
Response RBTONx
Audio B Dolby Auto- Command WBAUTx
Align
Response RBAUTx
Query RBAUT
Response RBAUTx
Audio B Dolby Status Command not available
Query RBDOL
Response RBDOLx
Audio B Dolby Align Command WBDELxxxx
Delay
Response RBDELxxxx
Query RBDEL

Response RBDELxxxx
Parameters xxxx – delay in uS (in range -41709- +41709)
Audio B Dolby Align Command not available
Offset
Query RBOFF
Response RBOFFxxxx
Audio C Standard Command WCSTAx

Response RCSTAx
Query RCSTA
Response RCSTAx
Parameters 0= OFF, 1=disabled, 2= Linear PCM, 3=disabled, 4=
Dolby E, 5=disabled
Audio C Input Command WCINPx
Response RCINPx
Query RCINP
Response RCINPx
Parameters 0= test tone (disabled), 1 = disabled, 2 = SDI Emb 1, 3 =
disabled
Audio C Language Command WCLANx
Response RCLANx
Query RCLAN
Response RCLANx
Audio C PID Command WCPIDxxxx
Response RCPIDxxxx
Query RCPID
Response RCPIDxxxx
Parameters xxxx – audio C PID (in range 32-8190)
Audio C AES/Emb Command not available
Lock
Query RCLOC
Response RCLOCx
Audio C Test Tone Command WCTONx
Response RCTONx
Query RCTON
Response RCTONx

Audio C Dolby Auto- Command WCAUTx
Align
Response RCAUTx
Query RCAUT
Response RCAUTx
Audio C Dolby Status Command not available
Query RCDOL
Response RCDOLx
Audio C Dolby Align Command WCDELxxxx
Delay
Response RCDELxxxx
Query RCDEL
Response RCDELxxxx
Audio C Dolby Align Command not available
Offset
Query RCOFF
Response RCOFFxxxx
Audio D Standard Command WDSTAx

Response RDSTAx
Query RDSTA
Response RDSTAx
Parameters 0= OFF, 1= disabled, 2= Linear PCM, 3= disabled, 4=
Dolby E, 5= disabled
Audio D Input Command WDINPx
Response RDINPx
Query RDINP
Response RDINPx
= AES-EBU
Audio D Language Command WDLANx
Response RDLANx
Query RDLAN
Response RDLANx

Audio D PID Command WDPIDxxxx
Response RDPIDxxxx
Query RDPID
Response RDPIDxxxx
Parameters xxxx – audio D PID (in range 32-8190)
Audio D AES/Emb Command not available
Lock
Query RDLOC
Response RDLOCx
Audio D Test Tone Command WDTONx
Response RDTONx
Query RDTON
Response RDTONx
Audio D Dolby Auto- Command WDAUTx
Align
Response RDAUTx
Query RDAUT
Response RDAUTx
Audio D Dolby Status Command not available
Query RDDOL
Response RDDOLx
Audio D Dolby Align Command WDDELxxxx
Delay
Response RDDELxxxx
Query RDDEL
Response RDDELxxxx
Audio D Dolby Align Command not available
Offset
Query RDOFF
Response RDOFFxxxx
RS232 Data pipe Command WTDATx

On/Off
Response RTDATx

Query RTDAT
Response RTDATx
Parameters x – data (0=OFF, 1=ON)

Input Data Baudrate Command WTBAUx
Response RTBAUx
Query RTBAU
Response RTBAUx
Parameters x – baud rate (0=1200 baud, 1=2400 baud, 2=4800 baud,
3=9600 baud, 4=19200 baud, 5=38400 baud)
Data PID Command WTPIDxxxx
Response RTPIDxxxx
Query RTPID
Response RTPIDxxxx
Parameters xxxx – data PID (in range 32-8190)
Scrambling Command WZSCR

Response RZSCRx
Query RZSCR
Response RZSCRx
Parameters x – scrambling (0=Off, 1=On)
Scrambling mode Command WZSCTx
Response RZSCTx
Query RZSCT
Response RZSCTx
Parameters x – scrambling mode (0=EBS, 1=BISS-1, 2=BISS-E)
BISS-1 key Command WZKEYxxxxxxxxxxxx
Response RZKEY************
Query not available
Parameters xxxxxxxxxxxx – 12 digit key
BISS-E key Command WZESWxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Response RZESW****************
Query not available
Parameters xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx – 16 digit key
EBS key Command WZEBSxxxxxxxx
Response RZEBS********
Not implemented
Query not available
Parameters xxxxxxxx – 8 digit key
ASI Mode Command WMASIx
Response RMASIx
Query RMASI
Response RMASIx
Parameters x – ASI mode (0=OFF, 1=188, 2=204)
ASI Bitrate Command Not available
Response Not available
Query RMBIT
Response RMBITxx.xxxx;
Parameters xx.xxxx – ASI bitrate
SI Service Name Command WMSERxxxxxxxxxx
Response RMSERxxxxxxxxxx
Query RMSER
Response RMSERxxxxxxxxxx
Parameters xxxxxxxxxx – 10 character service name

SI Network Name Command WMNETxxxxxxxxxx

Response RMNETxxxxxxxxxx
Query RMNET
Response RMNETxxxxxxxxxx
Parameters xxxxxxxxxx – 10 character network name
PMT Pid Command WMPMTxxxx
Response RMPMTxxxx
Query RMPMT
Response RMPMTxxxx
Parameters xxxx – PMT PID (in range 32-8190)
PCR Pid Command WMPCRxxxx
Response RMPCRxxxx
Query RMPCR
Response RMPCRxxxx
Parameters xxxx – PCR PID (in range 32-8190)
Program ID Command WMPROxxxxx
Response RMPROxxxxx
Query RMPRO
Response RMPROxxxxx
Parameters x – program ID (Any integer value between 1 and 65535)
↔
Enable local service Command WMLOCx
Response RMLOCx
Query RMLOC
Response RMLOCx
Parameters x – local service (0 = off, 1 = On (Off is only valid if remux
is on))
Remux Input Command WXINPx
Response RXINPx
Query RXINP
Response RXINPx
Parameters x – remux input (0=OFF, 1=ON)

Input transport rate Command not available
Query RXINC
Response RXINCxxx.xxxx
Parameters xxx.xxxx – transport rate in Mbits/s

Remux status Command not available

Query RXACT
Response RXACTx
Parameters x – status (0=Not Active (indicates error if remux
enabled), 1=Active)
420 DTS offset Command WG420xxx
Response RG420xxx
Query RG420
Response RG420xxx
Parameters xxx – DTS offset (ms)
422 DTS offset Command WG422xxx
Response RG422xxx
Query RG422
Response RG422xxx
Parameters xxx – DTS offset (ms)
Downlink Network Command WODELx
information table (NIT)
Response RODELx
Query RODEL
Response RODELx
Parameters x – status (0=Off, 1 = On)
Downlink frequency Command WOSATxxx.xxxx
Response ROSATxxx.xxxx
Query ROSAT
Response ROSATxxx.xxxx
Parameters xxx.xxxx = frequency (GHz)
Downlink Satellite Command WOORBxxx.xxxx
position
Response ROORBxxx.xxxx
Query ROORB
Response ROORBxxx.xxxx
Parameters xxx.xxxx – degrees
Downlink satellite Command WODIRx
direction
Response RODIRx
Query RODIR
Response RODIRx
Parameters x – direction (0 = WEST, 1=EAST)
Downlink satellite Command WOANTx
polarisation
Response ROANTx
Query ROANT

Response ROANTx
Parameters x – polarisation (0 = linear horizontal, 1 = linear vertical, 2
= circular left, 3 = circular right)
PTS per Picture Command WPPTSx

Response RPPTSx
Query RPPTS
Response RPPTSx
Parameters x – enable (0 = Off, 1 = On)
VBI in Picture Command WVBIPx
Response RVBIPx
Query RVBIP
Response RVBIPx
Dual Prime predictions Command WDPPE
in encoder
Response RDPPEx
Query RDPPE
Response RDPPEx
Parameters x – enable (0 = Enable, 1 = Disable)
Quant VBI – Qp in VBI Command WQVBIxxx
stripe
Response RQVBIxxx
Query RQVBI
Response RQVBIxxx
Parameters xxx - VBI Qp (in range 0-255)
HD Percentage Bars Command WVHDBx
display
Response RVHDBx
Query RVHDB
Response RVHDBx
Parameters x – percentage (0 – 75%, 1 – 100%)
HD Bars Service Name Command WVHDSx
Display enable
Response RVHDSx
Query RVHDS
Response RVHDSx
8.6.1 Remote Modulation settings

QPSK symbol rate Command WOSYMxx.xxxx
Response ROSYMxx.xxxx
Query ROSYM
Response ROSYMxx.xxxx

Parameters xx.xxxx – symbol rate in Msym, (decimal point allowed)

OFDM Guard Interval Command WOGUAx
Response ROGUAx
Query ROGUA
Response ROGUAx
Parameters x – guard interval (0= 1/32, 1= 1/16, 2= 1/8, 3= ¼)
FEC Command WOFECx
Response ROFECx
Query ROFEC
Response ROFECx
Parameters x – FEC (0 = ½, 1 = 2/3, 2 = ¾, 3 = 5/6, 4 = 7/8)
Modulation polarity Command WOPOLx
Response ROPOLx
Query ROPOL
Response ROPOLx
Parameters x – polarity (0=normal, 1=inverted)

OFDM Bandwidth Command WOWIDx
Response ROWIDx
Query ROWID
Response ROWIDx
Parameters x – bandwidth (0=6MHz, 1=7MHz, 2=8MHz)
Modulation roll off Command WOROLx
factor*
Response ROWIDx
Query ROROL
Response ROWIDx
Parameters x – roll off (0=35% (0.35), 1=25% (0.25), 2=20% (0.2))
Output type Command WGMODx
Response RGMODx
Query RGMOD
Response RGMODx
Parameters x – output type (0 = ASI, 1 = DVB-T, 2 = DVB-S, 3 =
dummy, 4 = DVB-S2)

DVBS modulation mode Command WOSMDx

Response ROSMDx
Query ROSMD
Response ROSMDx
Parameters x – modulation mode (0 = QPSK, 1 = 16-QAM, 2 = 8-
PSK)
DVB-T modulation mode Command WOTMDx
Response ROTMDx
Query ROTMD
Response ROTMDx
Parameters x – modulation mode (0 = QPSK 1/2, 1 = QPSK 2/3, 2 =
QPSK 3/4, 3 = QPSK 5/6, 4 = QPSK 7/8, 5 = 16-QAM
1/2, 6 = 16-QAM 2/3, 7 = 16-QAM 3/4, 8 = 16-QAM 5/6, 9
= 16-QAM 7/8, 10 = 64-QAM 1/2, 11 = 64-QAM 2/3, 12 =
64-QAM 3/4, 13 = 64-QAM 5/6, 13 = 64-QAM 7/8 )
Modulation output Command WOFRExx.xxxx
frequency
Response ROFRExx.xxxx
Query ROFRE
Response ROFRExx.xxxx
Parameters xx.xxxx – frequency in MHz
Modulation output level Command WOLEV-xx.x
Response ROLEVxxx.x
Query ROLEV
Response ROLEVxxx.x
Parameters -xx.x – level (-ve dB)
DVBS-2 modulation Command WDVMDxx
mode
Response RDVMDxx
Query RDVMD
Response RDVMDxx
Parameters xx – modulation mode (0 = dummy mode, 1 = QPSK1/4,
2 = QPSK1/3, 3 = QPSK2/5, 4 = QPSK1/2, 5 = QPSK3/5,
6 = QPSK2/3, 7 = QPSK3/4, 8 = QPSK4/5, 9 = QPSK5/6,
10 = QPSK9/10, 11 = 8PSK3/5, 12 = 8PSK2/3, 13 =
8PSK3/4, 14 = 8PSK5/6, 15 = 8PSK8/9, 16 = 8PSK9/10,
17 = 16APSK2/3, 18 = 16APSK3/4, 19 = 16APSK4/5, 20
= 16APSK5/6, 21 = 16APSK8/9, 22 = 16APSK9/10, 23 =
32APSK3/4, 24 = 32APSK4/5, 25 = 32APSK5/6, 26 =
32APSK8/9, 27= 32APSK9/10)

8.6.2 Up-converter Commands

The write command to the E2PROM will return immediately indicating that an attempt is being made
to write data to the address given.
The read command will wait for the data to be returned to the calling comms routine. Note: time outs
will be in operation should the command fail.
The format of the command data must follow this command exactly. Any values with less than the
required digits will be padded with leading zeros.
Program Up-converter Command WCEEPxxxxnnn

EEPROM memory
Response RCEEPxxxxnnn
Query RCEEPxxxx
Response RCEEPxxxxnnn
Parameters EEPROM address and data written / read:
xxxx – AAA = integer address (0-1024)
nnn – DDD = integer data (0-255)
Comment 18F4525 PIC has 1024bytes of E2PROM. Current design

only uses 256bytes.

8.6.3 Remote Bulk Status query
A single command can be sent to query the complete status of the unit. As new features are
regularly added to this unit, the length of the response will grow. In order to help maintain
compatibility, all new settings will be added to the end of the bulk status response. Remote control
software should therefore be written so that longer responses will not cause the control software to
malfunction
Bulk status query Query RQSTR

The response is broken down as follows (length and format of the data is the same as for the
individual queries):
Parameter Data Comments

length
Output type 1
Carrier 1
Transmit band 1
Transmit gain 5
Transmit frequency 10
OFDM guard interval 1
DVB-S modulation mode 1
DVB-T modulation mode 1
FEC 1
Polarity 1
OFDM bandwidth 1
Modulation output level 5
Modulation output frequency 7
Modulation roll off factor 1
Downlink NIT on/off 1
Downlink frequency 8
Downlink satellite position 8
Downlink direction 1
Downlink polarisation 1
ASI mode 1
ASI bitrate 7
SI service name 10
SI network name 10
PMT PID 4
PCR PID 4
Local service enabled 1
Program ID 5
Scrambling on/off 1

length
Scrambling mode 1
Video input 1
Bars on input video loss 1
Auto line standard detection 1
Audio DID 4
Frame rate 1
Video Locked 1
Profile 1
Auto video rate 1
Video bitrate 7
Delay mode 1
Horizontal resolution 1
Aspect ratio 1
GOP length 2
Video PID 4
Audio A standard 1
Audio A input 1
Audio A bitrate 1
Audio A mode 1
Audio A language 1
Audio A PID 4
Audio A AES/EMB Lock 1
Audio B standard 1
Audio B input 1
Audio B bitrate 1
Audio B mode 1
Audio B language 1
Audio B PID 4
Audio B AES/EMB Lock 1
420 DTS offset 3
422 DTS offset 3
RS232 data pipe on/off 1
Input data baudrate 1
Data PID 4
Remux input 1
Input transport rate 8
Remux status 1

length
BUC PSU 1
Modulation on/off 1
Alarms 31
PTS time stamp 1
VBI in picture 1
Dual Prime predictions in encoder 1
Quant VBI – Qp in VBI stripe 3
DVBS-2 Modulation Mode 2

8.6.4 Preset commands
The following commands are used to store and recall presets
Store current settings Command WPSTSxxx

(saves the current
settings under the preset Response RPSTS
number) Query not available
Parameters xxx = preset number
Recall preset Command WPSTLxxx
Response RPSTL
Query not available
Parameters xxx = preset number
Store preset string Command WPSTDxxxyyy
(saves the settings to
the preset number) Response RPSTDxxxyyy
Query RPSTDxxx
Response RPSTDxxxyyy
Not implemented

Parameters Xxx = preset number
Yyy = preset data in the following order:
Preset name
Output type
Upconverter only mode
Transmit band
Transmit gain
Transmit frequency
Symbol rate
Guard interval
DVB-S modulation mode
DVB-T modulation mode
FEC
Polarity
OFDM bandwidth
Modulation output level
Modulation output frequency
Modulation roll off factor
Modulation on/off
Downlink NIT on/off
Downlink frequency
Downlink satellite position
Downlink direction
Downlink polarisation
Remux input
ASI mode
SI service name
SI Network name
PMT PID
PCR PID
Local service

Program ID
Scrambling on/off
Scrambling mode
Video input
Bars on video loss
Auto line standard detection
Audio DID
Profile
Auto video rate
Video bitrate
Delay mode
Horizontal resolutions
Aspect ratio
GOP length
Video PID
PTS time stamp
VBI in picture
Audio a standard
Audio a input
Audio a bitrate
Audio a mode
Audio a language
Audio a PID
Audio b standard
Audio b input
Audio b bitrate
Audio b mode
Audio b language
Audio b PID
DTS offset 420
DTS offset 422
Dual prime predictions
Quant VBI – Qp in VBI stripe
RS232 data pipe on/off
Input data baud rate
Data PID
Note:
When entering preset information manually, care
must be taken to ensure that the settings are
compatible with each other. For example, it is not
possible to set Remux to OFF and also disable the
local service.

8.7. COMMUNICATIONS PROBLEM SOLVING

There are a number of factors that could cause communications to fail. Following this list of
actions should help to remedy most problems.
1. Check that the communications parameters have been set correctly at both the PC
and the unit. It is essential that the command address matches the unit address and that the
baud rate is set the same at both ends. Also ensure that the unit has been set to the correct
communications protocol (RS232 or RS485) and that the correct com port has been set at
the PC.
2. Check cable connections – ensure that the cable is plugged into the correct
connectors at the PC and the unit.
3. Check cable wiring.
4. Check the command set – ensure that valid commands are being sent.
5. Verify the checksum calculation for the command – if it is incorrect, the command will
be ignored.
Diagnostics software is available on request. This will enable commands to be sent to verify
responses from the unit, to check cabling and also to monitor communications on the bus.

9. REMOTE CONTROL (WEB BROWSER)

9.1. INTRODUCTION
This equipment can be controlled by use of a PC connected at the rear panel Ethernet
connector.
Supported Web browsers required on a PC are Internet Explore 7 (IE7) or Firefox version
2.0.0.11 or above.
Direct connection to a Laptop or PC requires the use of a X-over Ethernet cable.
To enable the browser interface correctly the IP address needs to be set correctly on this
unit. Please see menu tree and associated description.
Having more than one DVE on a network requires each to have it’s own unique MAC
address, and IP address; the MAC address is automatically defined as a unique value by use
of the product serial number.
9.2. WEB PAGE OVERVIEW

The screen shot below highlights some of the features of the DVE5000 web browser –
Status indication Mode summary of the DVE5000
“hot keys” for

RF level
adjustment
Choose parameter from

drop down selection,
followed by “set”
button to apply.

9.3. WEB PAGE SETUP NOTES

In order for the data to be refreshed correctly, you may need to change some settings on
your browser.
Please follow these instructions carefully.
For Internet Explorer:
1. From the Tools menu, select Internet Options
2. In the General tab, click the Settings button in the Browsing History section.
3. Select 'Every time I visit the webpage' then click the OK button.
4. Click the OK button
For Mozilla Firefox:
1. Open a new tab, in the address bar enter about:config
2. In the Filter box, enter disk
3. Set the value for 'browser.cache.disk.enable' to false (double click to change the setting).
5. Close the about:config tab.

APPENDIX A - CONDITIONAL ACCESS WORKED EXAMPLE
BISS-E uses four access codes for each transmission. Two of the codes are held in the
receiver and two in the transmitter. Each pair of numbers is used in a calculation to
create a key for the transmission – this key must be the same at both the transmitter and
receiver (i.e. the two numbers may be different but the calculation result must be the
same).
In each unit, one of the codes is factory set (BISS-E injected identifier) and one can be
set from the front panel (session key).
The video exciters use the unit serial number repeated twice to create BISS-E injected
identifier.
Examples
Unit serial number 1234567 Code: 12345671234567
Unit serial number 2018888 Code: 20188882018888
1. On the video exciter, navigate to the main operation menu. Set the following
parameters:
Frequency 950.0000MHz
Symbol rate 6.5000Msym
FEC ¾
2. On the video exciter, navigate to the Video menu. Select the correct video source for
the system.
3. On the Alteia, navigate to the Input menu (#4). Set the following parameters:
Frequency (menu 4/11) 950.0000MHz

Symbol rate (menu 5/11) 6.5000Msym
FEC (menu 5/11) ¾
4. On the video exciter, set the carrier and modulation (Tx key) to ON.
Step 1 – verify signal

The LOCK LED on the Alteia should now turn green and video should be seen on the
monitor.
Step 2 – set up CA on the video exciter

1. On the video exciter, navigate to the SCRAMBLING menu. Set the following
parameters:
Conditional access mode BISS-E.
Key 1000000000000000
2. On the video exciter set the conditional access (CA key) to ON

As the codes on the exciter and Alteia don’t match at this stage, the Alteia will be unable
to decode the transmission. However it will still be locked on the signal so the LOCK LED
will be lit, the AUTHORIZED LED will flash and the ALARM LED will be lit. There will be
no picture on the monitor (or freeze frame depending on the Alteia setting).
Step 3 – set up CA on the Alteia

1. On the Alteia, navigate to the CA menu (#10). Set the following parameters:
BISS-E ACTIVE ID USER 1 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Where xxxxxxxxxxxxxx is the BISS-E injected identifier of the video exciter.
For example if the serial number of the video exciter is 2018888, the following should be
entered:
BISS-E ACTIVE ID (menu 15/15) USER 1 20188882018888
2. On the Alteia, navigate to the CA menu (#10). Set the following parameters:
BISS MODE (menu 14/15) ENC 1000000000000000
The conditional access should now be set up correctly. The video signal should now
appear on the monitor.

APPENDIX B - MAINTENANCE & FAULT FINDING
THERE IS NO ROUTINE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED FOR THE DVE5000.

THE FOLLOWING FAULTS MAY OCCUR, SUGGESTED REMEDIAL ACTION IS SHOWN:
1. Clock error – replace internal back up battery – refer to factory / agent.

2. Over Temperature – check ventilation grilles on each side of unit are free of
obstructions. Check fans are running – refer to factory / agent for spares.
3. Encoder fault – restart unit, if continues refer to factory / agent.
4. Internal HPA controller fault – restart unit, if continues refer to factory / agent
5. Up-converter fault – restart unit, if continues refer to factory / agent
6. Fan 1 Stopped – refer to factory / agent for spares.
7. Fan 2 Stopped – refer to factory / agent for spares.
8. Video Lock– check video signal is present.
9. Audio A lock – check AES/EBU audio is present.
10. Audio B lock – check AES/EBU audio is present.
11. Remux Not active - check external ASI signal is present and the output symbol / ASI
rate is set sufficiently high to pass the internal video / audio data rates + external ASI
rate.
12. HPA A Comms fail - check HPA is connected & powered.
13. HPA B Comms fail - check HPA is connected & powered.
The following should all be referred to factory or agent, if allowing the HPA to cool &
restart does not clear the fault.
14. HPA A Interlock

15. HPA A Temperature
16. HPA A Helix
17. HPA A High output
18. HPA A Low Power
19. HPA A Refl Power
20. HPA A PSU
21. HPA B Interlock
22. HPA B Temperature
23. HPA B Helix
24. HPA B High output
25. HPA B Low Power
26. HPA B Refl Power
27. HPA B PSU

APPENDIX C - FORMULAE
Useful Formula -
Data Rate / Modulation Factor x FEC x Code Rate = Symbol Rate
Where,
Symbol rate is in MS/s.

Data Rate is total bit rate (video, audio, data, mux overhead).
Modulation Factor - QPSK=2, 8PSK=3, 8QAM =3, 16QAM=4
FEC Eg. 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Code Rate Eg. 188/204

APPENDIX D- FIELD UPGRADE PROCEDURE
Software up-grade files can be sent to customer, by e-mail / disc for transfer onto a USB
memory device. Inserting the USB device into the rear and then powering the unit will cause
the unit to automatically down load from the memory device.
Notes: combined MP3 player / memory sticks are not compatible with the DVE5000.
Ensure only one up-grade version is present on the USB stick.
1. Copy the up-grade file to USB memory stick.

2. Plug USB stick into either of the USB ports at the DVE5000 rear panel.
3. Power up-DVE5000
The following messages will appear (some may not if module already up to date)-
Upgrade started
Upgrading out of date modules

Upgrading Etrax
Upgrading Etrax FPGA
Upgrade LBand 875
Encoder Upgrade #1 ….. 8
Upgrade HPA Ctrl 674
Upgrade Successful
Upgrade Completed Remove USB stick and power-cycle.
In the event “Upgrade failed” being displayed, an error code will be shown also –
B1 - Error upgrading unit - retry
B2 - Factory upgrade only – L Band software too old
A4 - Kernel version too old
Bx - Unknown error in upgrade - retry
Ax - Boot error; contact factory for back to base upgrade.

APPENDIX E- DOLBY E NOTES
Things to remember about Dolby –
4. A Dolby E frame is the same length, and must be correctly timed and synchronous
with, the video frame.
5. Correct timing is the responsibility of the preceding Dolby encoder and associated
embedder, prior to the DVE5000. However the DVE5000 has the ability to correct
badly timed signals – described later.
6. Incorrectly timed Dolby will decode audibly, but may cause problems in post
production where the editing process cuts through a Dolby audio frame.
7. The correct timing, called “DE position” as measured using a DM100 Dolby analyser
(for example), is between TV lines 11 and 26 for NTSC and between line 7 and 31 for
PAL. Note that even for HD formats, line timing is referred to PAL/NTSC analogue
timing on a DM100 analyser.
Soon the line timing will be referred to in “uS” to avoid confusion. The DVE5000 uses
this notation, relative to the SMPTE RP168 reference point, so the correct values as
displayed are as shown in this table –
625 25 1080i 50 525 29.97 1080i 59.94

PAL SD PAL HD NTSC SD NTSC HD
Potentially earliest valid DE position
TV line 7 11 11 16
uS * 390 390 450 450
Ideal DE line position ± 80uS
TV line ± 80uS 12 21 14 24
uS ± 80uS * 730 730 690 690
Potentially latest valid DE position
TV line 31 55 26 50
uS * 1950 1950 1460 1460
* - in relation to SMPTE RP168
reference point and approximate values

FIGURES

FIGURE 1 – DVE5000 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 2 – DVE5000 INTERFACE CABLE A41-207359

FIGURE 3 – DAE5000 AUDIO ONLY ENCODER VARIANT MENU TREE
Main Menu Screen
MODE
ASI Rate
PRESETS ENCODER UNIT

SYSTEM
SETUP
Preset number
Description
Recall
Save
AUDIO FORMAT ENCODER SETUP REMOTE
A/V OPTIONS REMUX HELP EVENT LOG SERVICE
INTERFACES
Format HD / SD Internal Encoder Serial Port Ethernet Port

Support Event log
Video Loss Ext ASI Input Unit Version

Baud Rate IP Address
IDENTIFIERS Aspect / Coding ASI Rate Module Version
Address Network Mask
Audio Std Remux
Gateway
Broadcast
MAC Address
AUDIO A AUDIO B A/V DATA
Input Source Audio A PID

Input Source
Audio B PID MISC TEMPERATURE LICENCES TIME
Test Tone Test Tone
Standard Standard
Language Language
Lamp Test Unit Temp Encoder Lic. Time
Def. Encoder Unit Lic. Date
Fault Relay Test Format
LCD Contrast Run Hours
DAE5000 Audio Encoder MENU TREE

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TECHNICAL OPERATION HANDBOOK

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Telephone: National 01494 774400

If breathing has stopped, indicated by unconsciousness, lack of respiratory movements and a

EMERGENCY RESUSCITATION - THE EXPIRED AIR METHOD

3. One of the following may happen:

4. IF THERE IS NO SIGN OF BREATHING:

7. In the case of injuries to the mouth, it may be necessary to use mouth-to-nose

(a) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE CLOTHING ADHERING TO THE BURN.

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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This FCC Statement applies to these Advent Communications models:

Pertinent testing documentation is available for verification.

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AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET

ISS DATE ECR SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE

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1. DVE5000 full L-band variant.

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2.4. REMOTE CONTROL / MONITORING / HPA CONTROL

VIDEO (composite for SD only)

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2.5.2 A/V Compression:

HD (option) 4:2:0 Field / Frame 4.5 – 80Mbits/s

Audios C & D (embedded only) Linear PCM / Dolby Pass thru’

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2.5.3 Video Formats:

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Frequency range 70MHz 52 – 88MHz (dependant on symbol

Frequency step size 1KHz

DVBS – QPSK FEC rates 1/2,2/3,3/4, 5/6,7/8.

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3. FRONT PANEL DETAIL

DVE5000 HD-SD EXCITER

3.1. SELECTION KEYS

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POWER- when illuminated indicates power is applied to the unit.

CARRIER- when illuminated green indicates Carrier is present.

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Serial Port Ethernet Port

More > More > Gateway

MISC TEMPERATURE LICENCES TIME

Lamp Test Unit Temp Encoder Lic. Time

Def. Encoder Unit Lic. Date

Fault Relay Test Format

LCD Contrast Run Hours

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DVE5000 Unit Library

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HPA Status Screen

SYSTEM GAIN CONFIGURATION REDUNDANCY SERVICE

HPA A GAIN HPA Type Online HPA

HPA A Fault Reset

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4. REAR PANEL DETAIL

Note rear panel changed October 2008

4.1. AUDIO INPUT (A & B)

Pin 1 Audio A left ‘hot’