Electra™ 8000: Installation Guide

Electra™ 8000
Multichannel Encoder
Installation Guide
Rev L
Manual Part No. MAN-ELECTRA8000-1.0
Disclaimer
Harmonic reserves the right to alter the equipment specifications and descriptions in this publication without prior notice. No part of
this publication shall be deemed to be part of any contract or warranty unless specifically incorporated by reference into such
contract or warranty. The information contained herein is merely descriptive in nature, and does not constitute a binding offer for
sale of the product described herein. Harmonic assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the use of the products described
herein, except as expressly agreed to in writing by Harmonic. The use and purchase of this product do not convey a license under
any patent rights, copyrights, trademark rights, or any intellectual property rights of Harmonic. Nothing hereunder constitutes a
representation or warranty that using any products in the manner described herein will not infringe any patents of third parties.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Harmonic and all Harmonic product names are trademarks of Harmonic Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Compliance and Approval

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. It may cause harmful interference to radio communications
if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference. If this occurs, the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Connections between the Harmonic equipment and other equipment must be made in a manner that is consistent with maintaining
compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits. Modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Harmonic may
void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
WEEE/RoHS Compliance Policy

Harmonic Inc. intends to comply fully with the European Union’s Directive 2002/96/EC as amended, on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, also known as “WEEE,” and Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended, on the Restriction of use of Hazardous
Substances, also known as “RoHS.”
Harmonic will ensure that product which cannot be reused will be recycled in compliance with the WEEE Directive. To that end,
users are advised that (1) Harmonic equipment is not to be discarded in household or office garbage, (2) Harmonic Inc. will pay the
freight for shipment of equipment to be disposed of if it is returned to Harmonic, (3) customers should call the normal RMA
telephone numbers to arrange for such shipment, and (4) for additional and updated information on this process customers may
consult the Harmonic website: http://harmonicinc.com/pa_weee_recycle.cfm.
Harmonic will ensure that its products will be either reused or recycled in compliance with the WEEE Directive. For the latest
information concerning Harmonic’s WEEE/RoHS Compliance Policy and its Recycling and Take-Back process, please visit our web
site.
© 2012 Harmonic Inc. All rights reserved.

产品中的有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量表
Names and Contents of the Toxic and Hazardous Substances or Elements in the
Products if the Part is Present
该表显示哈雷公司产品中可能含有的有毒有害物质元配件的信息，除了来源于元配件供应商的物料成分资料，
亦来自其它相关的机构与资料。哈雷产品不一定使用这些元配件。
This table shows those components where hazardous substances may be found in Harmonic products based on, among other
things, material content information provided by third party suppliers. These components may or may not be part of the product.
除非特殊注明，哈雷公司产品的环保使用期限均为 20 年。该环保使用期限的有效条件为：必须遵循该产品使
用手册的规定，对该产品进行使用或存储。
The Environmental Protective Use Period for Harmonic products is 20 years unless displayed otherwise on the product. The EPUP
period is valid only when the products are operated or stored as per the conditions specified in the product manual.
有毒有害物质或元素 (Hazardous Substance)

部件名称 (Part name)
铅汞镉六价铬多溴联苯多溴二苯醚
(PB) (Hg) (Cd) (CrVI) (PBB) (PBDE)
印刷线路板 X O O O O O
(Printed Circuit Assemblies)
机械组件 X O O O O O
(Mechanical Subassemblies)
光学组件 X O O O O O
(Optical Subassemblies)
电源 X O O O O O
(Power Supplies)
缆线 / 线束 X O O O O O
(Cables, harnesses)
屏幕 / 显示器 X O O O O O
(Screens, Monitors)
金属零件 O O O O O O
(Metal Parts)
塑料 / 发泡材料 O O O O O O
(Plastics, foams)
电池 O O O O O O
(Batteries)
O: 表示在该部件的所有均质材料中，此类有毒有害物质的含量均小于 SJ/T11363-2006 标准所规定的限量。

O: Indicates the content of the toxic and hazardous substances at the homogeneous material level of the parts is below the limit
defined in SJ/T11363 2006 standard.
X: 表示至少在该部件的某一均质材料中，此类有毒有害物质的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量。

X: Indicates that the content of the toxic and hazardous substances in at least one of the homogeneous materials of the parts is
above the limit defined in SJ/T11363 2006 standard.

Standards and Agency Approval
The following tables list regulatory standards and agency approvals:
North America
Standards Agency Approval
EMI: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, ICES-003, Issue 2, Class A FCC
Safety: UL 60950-1, CSA 60950-1 cTUV-us Mark
Europe
EMI/EMC: EN55022, Class A, EN55024 CE
Safety: EN 60950-1, EN60825-1 TUV-GS or T-Mark, CE
Japan
EMI: VCCI V-3 2009 VCCI
Australia and New Zealand
EMI: AS/NZS CISPR22:2006 N/A

Documentation Conventions
This manual uses some special symbols and fonts to call your attention to important information. The
following symbols appear throughout this manual:
DANGER: The Danger symbol calls your attention to information that, if ignored, can cause physical
harm to you.
CAUTION: The Caution symbol calls your attention to information that, if ignored, can adversely affect
the performance of your Harmonic product, or that can make a procedure needlessly difficult.
LASER DANGER: The Laser symbol and the Danger alert call your attention to information about the
lasers in this product that, if ignored, can cause physical harm to you.
NOTE: The Note symbol calls your attention to additional information that you will benefit from
heeding. It may be used to call attention to an especially important piece of information you need, or it
may provide additional information that applies in only some carefully delineated circumstances.
TIP: The Tip symbol calls your attention to parenthetical information that is not necessary for performing
a given procedure, but which, if followed, might make the procedure or its subsequent steps easier,
smoother, or more efficient.
In addition to these symbols, this manual uses the following text conventions:
 Data Entry: indicates text you enter at the keyboard.
 User Interface: indicates a button to click, a menu item to select, or a key or key sequence
to press.
 Screen Output: shows console output or other text that is displayed to you on a
computer screen.
 Bold: indicates the definition of a new term.
 Italics: used for emphasis, cross-references, and hyperlinked cross-references in online
documents.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Manual Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2 Introduction
2.1 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3 Video Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.4 Audio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.5 DiviTrackIP Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.6 DiviTrackMX Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.7 Digital Program Insertion Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.8 HHP Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.9 Closed Captions Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.9.1 Japanese Standard Closed-Captions Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.10 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.10.1 Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.10.2 Local Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.10.3 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.10.4 Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.11 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.11.1 AC Power and Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.11.2 DC Power and Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.11.3 Digital Audio Input Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.11.4 Video Input Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.11.5 IP Output Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.11.6 Ethernet Management Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.11.7 Fault Relay Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.11.8 Serial Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.12 Back Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.12.1 Main Board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.12.2 Video Lock LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 3 Installation
3.1 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.2 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.3 Installing the Encoder in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.3.1 Rack Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.3.2 Chassis Warnings for Rack Mounting and Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.3.3 Airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.3.4 Attaching the Rack Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.3.5 Mounting the Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.4 Installing Encoder Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.5 Cabling the Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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3.5.1 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3.5.2 Connecting the Audio Input Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.5.3 Connecting the Video Input Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.5.4 Connecting the IP Output Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.5.5 Connecting the IP Input Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.5.6 Connecting the ASI Output Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.5.7 Connecting the Ethernet Management Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.5.8 Connecting the AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.5.9 Connecting the DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 4 Operating the Encoder

4.1 Operating with NMX Digital Service Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.2 Operating in Standalone Mode Using the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.2.1 Accessing the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.2.2 Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.2.3 Setting the Encoder Network Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.2.4 Viewing the Encoder MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.2.5 Viewing the Encoder Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.3 Using SAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.3.1 Preparing the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.3.2 Accessing the Standalone GUI (SAG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.4 Licensing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

5.1 Air Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.1.1 Maintaining the Air Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.1.2 Removing and Replacing the Air Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.2 Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.2.1 Replacing the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.3 Contacting Harmonic Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Appendix A Encoder Specifications

A.1 Environment Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
A.2 Port Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
A.3 Port Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
A.3.1 Ethernet Management Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
A.3.2 Fault Relay/GPI Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Appendix B Audio and Video Specifications

B.1 MPEG-1Layer II Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
B.2 Dolby Digital (AC-3) Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
B.3 AAC Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
B.4 AHC-RAC/AHC-561 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.3.1 PCM Downmix from 5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.3.2 Re-encode Ability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
B.5 Video Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Appendix C Encoder Back Panel Slot Locations

Table of Contents
C.1 Adapter Configurations for All Encoders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

C.1.1 Additional Adapter Configurations for FLEX-based Encoders . . . . . 55
C.1.2 Viewing the Control Board (CPC) Revision Information . . . . . . . . . . 56
Appendix D Boot Sequence

D.1 Local Control Panel Display Messages during Bootup . . . . . . . . . . . 57
D.2 Other Local Control Panel Display Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
D.2.1 Resetting the Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
D.2.2 Loading New Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Appendix E Wiring the –48 VDC Power Supply

E.1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
E.2 Power Source Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
E.3 Overcurrent Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
E.4 Wiring Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
E.5 Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
E.6 Assembling the DC Input Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Appendix F FLEX Decoding Module

F.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
F.2 Video Decoding Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
F.3 Audio Passthrough Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
F.4 Audio Decode Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
F.4.1 Decoding Resource Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
F.5 Ancillary Data Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
F.6 Input Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
F.7 Output Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
F.8 Environmental and Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
F.9 Module Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
F.10 Installing the FLEX Decoding Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
F.10.1 Installing a Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
F.11 Cabling the FLEX Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
F.12 Re-Encode Chassis Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
F.12.1 2 - Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
F.12.2 4 - Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
F.13 Configuring the FLEX Module in NMX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Appendix G RF Input Adapter

G.1 RF Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
G.2 Output Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
G.3 Environmental and Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Appendix H ASI Adapter

H.1 Port Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
H.1.1 Connecting the ASI Output Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
H.1.2 Connecting the ASI Input Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Appendix I A/B Power Input Switch

Table of Contents
I.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
I.2 Card Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Index 79

Chapter 1
Preface
This manual describes the Harmonic DiviCom™ Electra™ 8000 MPEG-2 Multiservice
Encoder.
1.1 Manual Organization

This manual contains the following chapters:
 Chapter 2, Introduction, introduces the encoder and describes its features.
 Chapter 3, Installation, provides a hardware overview, including a description of the back
panel ports, connector specifications, and rack-mounting instructions.
 Chapter 4, Operating the Encoder, describes how to begin configuring the encoder using
NMX or Standalone GUI (SAG).
 Chapter 5, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, describes maintenance and what to do in the
event of problems.
 Appendix A, Encoder Specifications, describes specifications and physical characteristics of
the back panel ports and port pinouts, environment specifications, and input and output
specifications.
 Appendix B, Audio and Video Specifications, provides specifications for audio and video
encoding.
 Appendix C, Encoder Back Panel Slot Locations, shows the numbering of the back panel
slots. SAG and NMX use the slot number to differentiate between cards of the same type
within the encoder.
 Appendix D, Boot Sequence, describes the encoder boot sequence, including the
messages that appear on the front panel.
 Appendix E, Wiring the –48 VDC Power Supply, provides specifications for the optional DC
power supply and wiring instructions.
 Appendix F, FLEX Decoding Module, provides details about the FLEX decoding module.
 Appendix G, RF Input Adapter, provides specifications for the RF Input Card.
 Appendix H, ASI Adapter, provides specifications and cabling information for the optional
ASI card.
 Appendix I, A/B Power Input Switch, provides specifications for the optional A/B Power
Input Switch.

Chapter 2
Introduction
The Harmonic Electra® 8000 is a single rack-unit (1-RU) encoder with multi-resolution, multi-
standard, multi-service and multi-channel capabilities. The Electra 8000 provides up to four
standard definition (SD) or high definition (HD) channels of superior quality constant bit-rate
(CBR) or variable bit-rate (VBR) video using either MPEG-2 (50/60 Hz) or AVC (50/60 Hz for
SD and HD) encoding. The encoder output is transmitted over ASI or IP Transport.
The Electra 8000 also supports all SD and HD formats (hardware capable (up to 1080p 50/
60) and up to 4 channels per chassis (1RU). The Electra 8000 also contains an integrated
statistical multiplexer with DiviTrackMX™. Additionally, statistical multiplexing is also
conducted over IP in LAN and WAN environments with DiviTrackIP™.
This chapter describes:
 The environment in which you can operate the Electra 8000
 General features
 Video encoding features
 Audio encoding features
 Support for DiviTrackMX, DiviTrackIP, DPI, and HHP
 The front and back panels
2.1 Operating Environment

The encoder operates in standalone mode or under the control of NMX™ Digital Service
Manager. NMX manages multiple Electra 8000 encoders and other devices. NMX provides
full configuration of the Electra 8000 platform, ports, services, and PSI, as well as alarm
management. The Electra 8000 SAG, a web application provided by an internal HTTP server
on the encoder, provides full configuration of the platform, ports, services, and PSI, as well as
alarm management. Use Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 or later from any computer with a
network connection to the encoder to access SAG.
You configure a few initial network settings from the front panel of the encoder if it operates in
standalone mode. After setting the encoder IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway
from the front panel, you can open SAG to configure the encoder platform and services.
The encoder operates within an ASI or IP environment, allowing flexible network
architectures. In an IP environment, encoders and multiplexers do not need to be in the same
physical location. Harmonic recommends discussing your planned network architecture with
a Harmonic representative before implementation.
2.2 General Features

Table 2-1 describes general features supported by the Electra 8000 encoder. See the
following tables for more information about video and audio features.
Table 2-1: General Features
Feature Description
Hardware

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Table 2-1: General Features continued
Feature Description
Chassis  Single Rack Unit (1-RU)
 Mounts in Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard rack
 Mounts up to 4 video/audio compression boards
Local control panel  Two-line, 20-character vacuum fluorescent display (VFD)
 24-button keypad (includes Help key)
 Four status LEDs
Software
Control  NMX Digital Service Manager
 SAG, accessible through a web browser
 Front control panel (for setting management IP address)
Upgrades  From SAG (see SAG for details)
 From NMX (see the NMX online help for details)
Video input  Up to 4 Serial Digital inputs capable per SMPTE 259M (SD-
SDI) or SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI)
 75 Ohms BNC connectors
 SD-SDI at 270 Mbps or HD-SDI at1.5 Gbps
 SDI-input 625 lines (PAL)
IRIS™ Support  Data reporting (loss/corrupted and silent audio) of input audio

Feature Description
Audio input  Default: Embedded

 Option:AHC-RAC, AHC-561, or AIC audio adapters giving
AES3 digital inputs. The AIC adapter also has support for
analog inputs in addition to the AES and embedded inputs.
AHCa 561 Support:
 Transcode Dolby Digital to Dolby Digital Plus (one 5.1 or 2
stereo)
 One 5.1 surround and one stereo pair for each AHC-561
mounted
 Complete embedded audio extraction of eight from four
groups, from serial digital video input (48 kHz synchronous to
video only)
 Transcoding of Dolby-E to Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital PLus
5.1 with backup from PCM, plus simultaneous 2.0
 Transcoding of Dolby Digital into Dolby Digital Plus (5.1, 2.0)
On-board audiob:
 Embedded inputs only
 One 5.1 surround or three stereo pairs

c
 Complete embedded audio extraction of eight pairs

(synchronous to video) from four groups (48 kHz synchronous
to video only)
 MPEG-1L2 stereo compression
c
 Dolby Digital (AC-3) or multiple 2.0 stereo compression
b
 Dolby Digital metadata input through VANC or AHC-BASE
b
 Dolby Digital (2.0 or 5.1) passthrough
 Dobly Digital Plus passthrough
d
 AAC/HE AAC single 5.1 or multiple 2.0 audio compression
with MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 encapsulation
 Dolby E passthrough
 AAC/HE AAC 5.1 native encode
 Audio description for audio coding (AIC RAC and on-board
audio)
Transport Outputs  MPEG-2 Transport Stream over UDP/IP (redundant 100/1000

BaseT connectors)

Feature Description
Alarms  Current and history alarm logs in SAG and NMX Alarm
Manager
IP output  One 10/100/1000 Base-T port with second redundant

channel/connector
 Dual-mode IP output or manual channel switch for redundancy
 Hot/warm standalone IP channel redundancy
 Same-source IP output support
 Automatic port redundancy
 UDP and RTP encapsulation support
 Unicast and multicast address support
 Ping and ARP support
 Single-program transport stream (SPTS) output
 Null packets can be preserved to match the exact rate of SPTS
(video server integration)
 Forward-error correction (FEC) may be applied via the SMPTE
2022 Annex C method. Use of FEC requires RTP
encapsulation.
 Connector type: RJ-45
 Harmonic Heartbeat Protocol (HHP) redundancy protection
IRIS™ Support  Data reporting (loss/corrupted and silent audio) of input audio
a. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital

Plus, aacPlus, and Dolby E are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
b. The AIC uses an implementation of AAC/HE AAC, also known as aacPlus™,
developed by Dolby Germany.
c. The surround mix on three AES3 pairs uses channel mapping per SMPTE 320M
(L/R, C/Lfe, Ls/Rs).
d. The AHC-RAC and onboard audio use implementations of AAC/HE AAC by
Fraunhofer IIS.

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2.3 Video Features

Table 2-2 describes the video specific features supported by the encoder.
Table 2-2: Video Features
Feature Support
Video Compression and bit rate (CBR/  MPEG-2 4:2:0 SD (0.3 to 15 Mbps)
VBR) 4:2:0 encoding  MPEG-2 4:2:0 HD (2 to 24 Mbps)
 MPEG-2 4:2:0 HD (45 Mbps) with CPC 2.5
(maximum of 2 channels)
 H.264 4:2:0 SD (0.3 to 12 Mbps)
 H.264 4:2:0 HD (0.5 to 24 Mbps)
Video Processing  LookAhead multi-pass processing

 Scene-cut and fade/dissolves detection
 Dynamic GOP management with adaptive I
picture and B picture placement
 Automatic input format (1080i or 720P)
detection and switching
 SD/HD Up/Down conversion
 PSIP tables spooling
 MPEG-2 45 Mbps encoding with CPC 2.5
(maximum of 2 channels) at HD 1080i/720P,
60 Hz only
Video Input Filtering  Motion compensated temporal filter (MCTF)

 Horizontal filter, Deblocking filter, Mosquito
Noise filter, and Sharpening filter.
Aspect Ratios  4:3 and 16:9
SD Resolutions and frame rate  Vertical: 576i@25, 480i/29.97

 Horizontal: 720, 704, 640, 544, 528, 480,
352 pixels
HD Resolutions and frame rate  720P @50 and 59.94, x 1280 and 960
pixels
 1080i @25 and 29.97, [email protected],
1080P x1920, 1440, 1280 and 960 pixels

Feature Support
Closed Captioning  CEA 608 from Line 21 (SD inputs only) or

CEA 708 extraction from VANC per SMPTE
334-1
 CEA 708 external caption server per SMPTE
333
 VANC-708/CEA-708 (SMPTE 334/A53) and
SCTE 20 simultaneously
 CEA-708 extraction from VANC per SMPTE
334-1 with additional placement of CEA-608
bytes per SCTE 20 simultaneously (SD only)
 CEA-608-B from Line 21 per Tandberg
DMV1
 CEA-608 from Line 21 per ITU-R BO.1294
 CEA-608 from Line 21 per ATSC A/53 (CEA-
708-B) and S/A SAUD
 CEA-608 from Line 21 per S/A SAUD
 CEA-608 to CEA-708 upconversion
(optional licensed feature)
 Japanese subtitles (per ARIB STD-B37, ARIB
TR-B23, ARIB STD-B40)
Digital Program Insertion General:

 SCTE35 insertion via SCTE104 triggers (DPI)
 SMPTE2010 VANC Carrying of SCTE 104
triggers
Ancilllary Data Processing and Passthrough:
 DTMF and DTMF tone detection
Up Conversion  480i29.97 to 720P59.94 or 1080i29.97

 576i25 to 720P50 or 1080i25
PIP/Low Resolution Video (LRV)  The Electra 8200 encoder supports

supports IPTV PIP (96x96, 128x96, and
192x192)
 Ancillary video encode up to high definition
resolution
 Ancillary video encode up to low definition
resolution
SD/HD Up/Down Conversion  Supports basic up and down conversion of

streams for both FLEX and no-FLEX
scenarios

Feature Support
ARIB and 608/708 Conversion Support  525-line to VBI (608-708 conversion)

 ARIB B39 Audio Mode Change and Aspect
Signalling in VANC
 ARIB B39 dynamic audio track/source
change via VANC
 ARIB B39 VANC - audio mode rate mapping
 ARIB stream syntax (AVC and MPEG2)
 BT.709 Colorimetry for HD MPEG2 with
VANC aspect ratio per B32
 Constant PCR Spacing
 Simultaneous VBI NetCue mode change plus
VANC subtitles

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2.4 Audio Features

Table 2-3 describes audio specific features supported by the encoder.
Table 2-3: Audio Features
Feature Support
Input Type  Embedded in SDI

 Optional module: AES serial digital (with AHC-RAC adapter)
and Analog input (with AIC adapter)
Number of Channels  Up to 3 stereo pairs or one 5.1 (native encoding) multichannel

(native encoding) per video service (ONly AAC 5.1 native encoding as AC-3 5.1
is not available on On-board audio.
 Option: up to 5 Audio encoding modules, each supporting 3
stereo pairs or one 5.1 service
Audio Formats  MPEG-1L2, Dolby Digitala (AC-3), AAC, HE AAC (v1 and v2)
native encoding (for 2.0 and 5.1).
 AC-3 and AAC/HE AAC pass-through
 Audio Passthrough types:
- Dolby Digital AC-3
- Dolby Digital Plus
- Dolby E
- MPEG2/4 AAC/HE AAC
 Optional audio encoding module supporting Dolby E inputs for
transcode into Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus
# of Groups/Pairs  Select from up to 8 pairs from any two groups (1-4)
Operating Modes  Mono, stereo, joint, dual mono
Encoding Bit-Rate  MPEG-1L2 56 to 384 kbps

 Dolby Digital (AC-3): 56 to 640 kbps
 AAC: 32 to 640 kbps / HE AAC: 32 to 128 kbps
THD+noise <0.05% measured at 1kHz with 48 kHz sampling
Audio sampling  32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48kHz

frequency
Frequency Response  3 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 384 kbps/48kHz
a. Dolby, AC-3, and Dolby E are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Audio Encoder Features

Table 2-4 describes audio encoding features supported by the encoder equipped with the
AHC-561 adapter.
Table 2-4: Audio Encoding Features, AHC-561
Feature Support
Digital input  Digital multi-channel or multiple stereo inputs

 One 5.1 surround plus one stereo pair, or four stereo pairs per
card (surround mix on three AES3 signals with channels
mapped per SMPTE 320M (L/R, C/Lfe, Ls/Rs)
 Completely embedded audio extraction of twelve pairs from
six groups from serial digital video input (48kHz synchronous
to video only)
Input format  Digital: AES/EBU, S/PDIF, IEC60958

 Embedded: from SDI (synchronous to video)
Audio format  Dolby Digital (AC-3) 5.1 or 2.0 compression (one 5.1 and one
2.0 encoding simultaneously, or four 2.0 encodings.
 Dolby E to Dolby Digital transcoding
 Dolby Digital metadata input connectors
NOTE: Only port 1 is capable of provisioning Multi-channel (3/2) on the AHC-561 or AHC-RAC On-
board.
2.5 DiviTrackIP Support

DiviTrackIP statistical multiplexing provides high-performance video compression when
multiple channels share a specified bandwidth. The system maintains the overall pool
bandwidth at a constant bit rate while allocating to individual channels the optimum number
of bits on a frame-by-frame basis, driven by picture complexity information from the
LookAhead™ analysis. By assigning priorities, you can specify channels that must maintain a
high quality when stress on the system increases. DiviTrack priorities are only supported on
the Electra 1000 and Electra 5000 encoders.
The Electra 8000 encoder works in conjunction with NMX and a ProStream™ 1000 to
support DiviTrackIP. The ProStream 1000 analyzes the complexity of all incoming video
streams and sends messages to the encoders through the IP network. All streams from an
Electra 8000 encoder must be sent to the same ProStream 1000. MPTS (multiple STC clocks
per chassis) is also supported.
Table 2-5 provides DiviTrack IP pool specifications. See the NMX help for information about
configuring DiviTrackIP.
Table 2-5: DiviTrackIP Pool Specifications
Parameter Description
Maximum number of DiviTrackIP pools per ProStream 8

1000
Maximum number of VBR services 128

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Table 2-5: DiviTrackIP Pool Specifications
Parameter Description
Maximum number of channels per pool 64
Minimum stream bit rate 300 Kbps
Maximum stream bit rate MPEG 2 encoders: 15 Mbit/s

SD AVC encoders: 8 Mbit/s
HD AVC encoders: 24 Mbit/s
Maximum CPD 2.0 bitrate 40 Mbit/s

Maximum CPD 2.5 bitrate 100 Mbit/s
2.6 DiviTrackMX Support

The Electra 8000 encoder supports DiviTrackMX. DiviTrackMX™ statistical multiplexing
technology is integrated (but not required) with the ProStream 1000 stream processing
platform and the Ion MPEG-2 encoders, allowing operators to deliver highly efficient VBR
services without the need for any additional equipment.
2.7 Digital Program Insertion Support

The Electra 8000 encoder supports digital program insertion (DPI). Electra 8000 accepts
external automation system DPI commands (triggers) via Ethernet. These commands are sent
via the SCTE 104 protocol, and result in the encoder (as well as the NMX DPI server) placing
SCTE 35 DPI messages in the outgoing MPEG Transport Stream (TS).
NOTE: This encoder also accepts commands via SCTE 104 protocol embedded in the VANC. DTMF and
Contact Closure (back panel connector) can also be used to trigger DPI.
The resulting messages carry metadata used by downstream content insertion equipment to
choose and insert the proper content. When using an external automation system, that
system provides the metadata values via the SCTE 104 commands. The metadata is included
in the resulting SCTE 35 messages, which are placed in the outgoing MPEG Transport Stream.
2.8 HHP Support

Harmonic Heartbeat Protocol (HHP) is a proprietary Harmonic protocol used to prevent
duplicate IP output after a redundancy switch and to initiate a redundancy switch in some 1x1
hot backup scenarios. HHP packets are sent over a unique multicast address on the video IP
network.
In some redundancy switches, NMX may not be able to shut down the IP output from the
primary device. For example, if the connection between the device and NMX is lost, NMX
issues a time-out alarm for the device and provisions the backup device with the circuits from
the primary device. However, the primary device may still be operating normally even though
it lost communication with NMX. In this case, you now have two devices sending the same
output.

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To prevent this scenario, enable HHP. When you enable HHP, a backup device taking over in
a redundancy switching event sends a command (over a unique multicast address on the
video IP network) to turn off the outputs of the formerly active device. During a redundancy
switch, the backup device assumes all responsibilities of the primary device, including
sending HHP messages at the same multicast address.
If a primary device detects HHP messages sent to its multicast IP address, it immediately
backs off and stops sending output. This leaves the backup device free to operate without the
primary device sending the same output.
In 1x1 hot backup configurations, the HHP protocol can also initiate a redundancy switch. In
this case, the backup device monitors the primary device by listening for HHP messages. If
the backup device does not detect an HHP message from the primary device during a
specified interval, it initiates a redundancy switch and assumes operation as the primary
device.
NOTE: HHP and IGMP version 3 are not compatible at this time.
2.9 Closed Captions Support

The CEA-708/608 captions include space for CEA-608 data and the encoder can receive
them either via serial port (SMPTE 333M compliant, one service per chassis) or in VANC
(SMPTE 334-1 compliant, one service per encoder card mounted). The Electra 8000 also
supports VANC-708/CEA-708 ATSC (SMPTE334/A53). For a complete list of closed caption
resolutions see the NMX online help.
2.9.1 Japanese Standard Closed-Captions Support

The Electra 8000 provides support for Japanese standard captions as well as the existing
support for CEA-708 captions via SMPTE 333 and SMPTE 334-1 inputs. The Electra 8000
encoder supports the closed-caption feature where the closed-caption data is generated
within the ancillary data space and is extracted by the encoder for processing. The Vertical
Ancillary Data Space (VANC) packets also adhere to the ARIB STD-B37 standard (Structure
and Operation of Closed Caption Data Conveyed by Ancillary Data Packets).
2.10 Front Panel

Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the Electra 8000 encoder.
Figure 2-1: Front panel
2.10.1 Front Bezel

The encoder has a detachable front bezel that snaps on top of the local control panel and
provides access to the reusable air filters. See 5.1 Air Filters on page 41 for information about
cleaning the air filters.

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2.10.2 Local Control Panel

The local control panel allows configuration of the initial network settings for the encoder
when it is operating in standalone mode. From the front panel, you can set the encoder IP
address, subnet mask, and default gateway, and view the encoder MAC address.
NOTE: You can block the front panel editing capability with password protection to prevent
unauthorized access. Refer to the SAG online help for additional information.
2.10.2.1 Disabling Front Panel Controls

In order to prevent other users from making IP address changes to a device (as this could
sever the connection to the web GUI), you can disable the front panel controls. Therefore, it is
a good idea to block editing of the network configuration in the front panel until you are done
making your configuration change in the web GUI.
To disable controls on the encoder front panel:
1. In the Navigation pane, click Platform tab to open the Platform Configuration page. In the
Preferences section of the General tab, disable the Enable Front Panel checkbox.
2. Click the Apply button.
2.10.3 LEDs
The four LEDs on the front panel indicate the operational state of the encoder. Table 2-6
describes the front panel LEDs.
Table 2-6: Front Panel LEDs
LED Color Description
Power Yellow The Power LED is yellow while the encoder initializes after
startup.
Green The Power LED turns green when the encoder initialization is
complete and the management interface is enabled and ready.
Fault Red The Fault LED lights when the application software detects an
alarm.
Local Yellow The Local LED lights when the encoder is operating in local
mode.
Activity Yellow The Activity LED lights when the encoder generates an MPEG-2
transport stream. It blinks slowly when MPEG packets are being
transmitted steadily. It blinks fast or intermittently when the
transmission rate is slow or intermittent.
2.10.4 Modes of Operation

There are three modes of operation on the encoder and are set globally through the NMX
interface for all encoder platforms and locally on the SAG as well.
 Default Mode
 Verbose Front Panel Mode
 NMX Control Over Second Line

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2.10.4.1 Default Mode

The default mode (with no provision from the NMX application) is the default mode. For more
information on the default mode refer to the NMX online help
2.10.4.2 Verbose Front Panel

The front panel displays the device name on line one and either the card number or
Broadcast Operations Control (BOC) as well as the (sliding) service name on the second line.
For more information on the verbose front panel refer to the NMX online help.
2.10.4.3 NMX Control Over Second Line

Under this option you can choose between the front panel classic display mode as well as
channel name and bitrate. For more information on the NMX control on the second line refer
to the NMX online help.
2.11 Back Panel

The back panel contains the following elements, as shown in Figure 2-2:
 AC power plug and fuse or DC power  Serial data input (TIA-232 or TIA-422)
supply port (reserved for future use)
 Up to 3 stereo pairs or one 5.1  One 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
multichannel per video service; management port
(Optional) up to 5 audio encoding  One 10/100/1000 Base-T Fast Ethernet
modules, each supporting 3 stereo pairs output port with second redundant
or one 5.1 service channel and connector
 Up to four video input ports
 Video lock LEDs
 Fault relay port
 Fault and Locator LEDs
NOTE: See Table C-1 on page 55 for information which cards/modules are supported in your back panel.
AC Power Expansion Slots Video Input Ports

Plug
Fuse Cover Fault Relay/GPI Fault and Ethernet

Port Locator LEDs Output Ports
Ethernet
Management Port
Figure 2-2: Back panel
2.11.1 AC Power and Fuse

The AC power plug accommodates standard IEC 120 VAC and 250 VAC power cords. The
chassis does not have a power switch. The unit powers on automatically when you plug it in.

See 3.5.8 Connecting the AC Power on page 33 for cabling instructions.

The fuse panel is located beside the power plug. The encoder requires one slow blow 6.3 A,
250 V fuse, 5 x 20 mm. See 5.2 Fuse on page 43 for replacement instructions.
2.11.2 DC Power and Fuse

If your encoder includes the optional DC power supply, see Appendix E, Wiring the –48 VDC
Power Supply, for more information about the power supply.
2.11.3 Digital Audio Input Ports

Two BNC ports support AES3 or S/PDIF to provide the digital audio input to the encoder.
2.11.4 Video Input Ports

The back panel contains up to four video input ports. These are BNC coaxial ports that
support standard definition serial digital video input (SD-SDI or HD-SDI).
Each video input port connects internally to a video processing card. All encoder processing
cards are not visible from the encoder back panel.
See 3.5.3 Connecting the Video Input Cables on page 32 for cabling instructions.
2.11.5 IP Output Port

One 100/1000 Base-T Ethernet port provides two redundant IP output channels. The two RJ-
45 connectors are labeled GbE PRI and BKUP.
The IP output port supports manual redundancy. The port also supports hot/warm standalone
redundancy: when the primary IP data channel detects a cable disconnection, the primary
channel stops outputting, and the backup channel takes over.
In manual redundancy, you can enable one channel or both channels. If you enable one
channel, you must manually switch to the other channel after a service-affecting alarm. If you
enable both channels, the encoder outputs the same data from both channels.
See 3.5.4 Connecting the IP Output Cables on page 32 for cabling instructions. Set the IP address
and other network information for the IP output ports using NMX or SAG.
2.11.6 Ethernet Management Port

The Ethernet management port, labeled ETH, is 10/100 Base-T and uses an RJ-45/UTP cable
to connect to an Ethernet network. See A.3.1 Ethernet Management Port on page 47 for pinout
information.
2.11.7 Fault Relay Port

The fault relay port connects to a Form C relay that can switch up to 0.25 amps at 30 VDC.
See A.3.2 Fault Relay/GPI Ports on page 48 for port pinout and additional information.
The encoder energizes the fault relay during normal operation. The fault condition is indicated
in the same way as the encoder’s powered-off condition, which is with the relay de-energized.
You can use this method to correctly identify a power supply failure or loss of input power.
The signals are normally open or normally closed.
NOTE: Any alarm causes the fault relay to change to the fault state. When multiple alarms accumulate,
all alarms must be active for the relay state to change.

2.11.8 Serial Data Port

The serial data port can be used for a single serial CEA-708 captions per SMPTE 333 per
chassis.
NOTE: The serial data port should only be used in a single serial SMPTE 333 (carying CEA-708 captions)
link per chassis.
2.11.8.1 AHC-RAC Adapter

The AHC-RAC and AHC-561 adapters have four BNC connectors, which support AES3 and
S/PDIF inputs. The model number designator specifies one of two daughter cards which are
either a Harmonic RAC card or a Dolby Cat 561 card. The audio adapters also includes an
RJ45 connector that can be used to supply Dolby serial audio metadata (this isnot an
Ethernet connector). The AHC-RAC adapter only utilizes the first 3 of the 4 BNC connectors
while the AHC-561 uses all 4.
Figure 2-3 illustrates the ports on the AIC card. Figure 2-4 illustrates the ports on the AHC-
561 card.
Digital Audio Input Port 2

Analog Audio Input Port 2
Analog Audio Input Port 1
Digital Audio Input Port 1
Figure 2-3: AIC analog and digital audio input ports
Figure 2-4: AHC-561 digital audio input ports

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2.12 Back Panel LEDs

The following sections describe the back panel LEDs and their functions.
2.12.1 Main Board LEDs

The back panel contains two LEDs on the main board. Table 2-7 describes the LEDs located
on the main board.
Table 2-7: Rear Panel Main Board LEDs
Locator Blue The Locator LED lights when this encoder is enabled through
NMX or SAG. Use the Locator LED to help you identify a specific
chassis in a rack.
Fault Red The Fault LED lights when the application software detects an
alarm. The front panel and back panel Fault LEDs light at the same
time.
2.12.2 Video Lock LEDs

Each video port has an associated Video Lock LED. Table 2-8 describes the LED located on
each video port.
Table 2-8: Rear Panel Video Lock LEDs
Video 1 Green When illuminated and steady, the Video Lock LED indicates that
Video 2 the video signal is locked. When off, the Video Lock LED indicates
Video 3 that the encoder has lost video sync.
Video 4

Chapter 3
Installation
This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing a Electra 8000 encoder in a standard
19-inch rack and connecting cables.
The chapter describes:
 How to prepare and unpack the Electra 8000
 How to install the encoder in a rack
 How to update the encoder software
 How to connect the cables
3.1 Preparation
You need a Phillips screwdriver to mount the encoder in a standard 19-inch rack. Harmonic
ships the necessary rack-mount screws and rack rails.
3.2 Unpacking
The encoder comes in a specially designed shipping container that ensures the integrity of
your encoder hardware during shipping and handling. To avoid damage to the component,
follow the unpacking instructions that come with the encoder.
When you unpack the encoder, you should find the following items:
 Encoder
 Standard IEC power cord
 Spare air filters
 Software warranty agreement
Harmonic ships rack-mounting kits in a separate shipping container.
3.3 Installing the Encoder in a Rack

You can install the encoder in different sizes and types of racks. For rack assembly
instructions, consult the manual that came with the rack or the customer service department
of the rack manufacturer.
This section describes how to mount the encoder in a standard 19-inch rack, using the two
side-mount rails included in the rack-mounting kit. A 30-inch-deep rack with a spacer or
chimney between racks with multiple encoders is the recommended rack setup. However,
these rails work for racks that are 30 to 36 inches deep.
When you view the rack from the rear, the power rail should be installed on the left side.

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3.3.1 Rack Guidelines

When operating the encoder in the rack, ensure that:
 The ambient temperature around the unit (which may be higher than room temperature)
is within the limit specified for the unit.
 There is sufficient airflow around the unit.
 Electrical circuits are not overloaded; consider the nameplate rating of all the connected
equipment.
 There is overcurrent protection.
 The equipment is properly grounded.
 No objects are placed on top of the unit.
3.3.2 Chassis Warnings for Rack Mounting and Servicing

CAUTION: To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special
precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your
safety.
 This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
 If the rack will hold a number of units, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
 If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or
servicing the unit in the rack.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter toute blessure corporelle pendant les opérations de montage ou de réparation
de cette unité en casier, il convient de prendre des précautions spéciales afin de maintenir la stabilité du
système. Les directives ci-dessous sont destinées à assurer la protection du personnel.
 Si cette unité constitue la seule unité montée en casier, elle doit être placée dans le bas.
 Si cette unité est montée dans un casier partiellement rempli, charger le casier de bas en
haut en plaçant l’élément le plus lourd dans le bas.
 Si le casier est équipé de dispositifs stabilisateurs, installer les stabilisateurs avant de
monter ou de réparer l'unité en casier.
WARNUNG: Zur Vermeidung von Körperverletzung beim Anbringen oder Warten dieser Einheit in einem
Gestell müssen sie besondere Vorkehrungen treffen, um sicherzustellen, daß das System stabil bleibt. Die
folgenden Richtlinien sollen zur Gewährleistung Ihrer Sicherheit dienen.
 Wenn diese Einheit die einzige im Gestell ist, sollte sie unten im Gestell angebracht
werden.
 Bei Anbringung dieser Einheit in einem zum Teil gefüllten Gestell ist das Gestell von unten
nach oben zu laden, wobei das schwerste Bauteil unten im Gestell anzubringen ist.
 Wird das Gestell mit Stabilisierungszubehör geliefert, sind zuerst die Stabilisatoren zu
installieren, bevor sie die Einheit im Gestell anbringen oder sie warten.
3.3.3 Airflow
The airflow through the encoder is critical for maintaining the proper temperature range. Fans
in the chassis draw air in through the front bezel and through the encoder. The airflow
ventilates out the right side (front view).

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CAUTION: Do not obstruct the airflow of the encoder. Severe equipment damage can result when the
encoder cannot properly exhaust the airflow.
3.3.4 Attaching the Rack Rails

Attach the side-mount rack rails to the rack to hold the encoder in place. Figure 3-1 illustrates
the parts of the rack rails.
Figure 3-1: Rack rails
To attach the rack rails to the rack:

1. If needed, place a Tinnerman™ speed nut with the nut on the outside of the rack over the
holes to which you would like to mount the rails.
NOTE: Each of the four rack posts requires two speed nuts.
2. Position the rack rails so the shelves are toward the inside of the rack.
3. Using the #10 screws provided with the encoder, screw the mounts into the speed nuts
from the inside of the rack using the rack-mount holes that line up with the holes on the
rack posts.
Figure 3-2 illustrates attaching the rails.
Figure 3-2: Attaching the rails to the rack

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CAUTION: Make sure to install the rack rails with the shelf at the top of the rail. If you install the rail
upside down, the rail blocks the encoder air vents, which can result in overheating the encoder.
3.3.5 Mounting the Encoder

To mount the encoder in a rack:
1. Using both hands, grasp the outside corners of the plastic front bezel and slowly pull to
detach it from the encoder and expose the mount holes. See Figure 3-3.
2. Gently slide the encoder to rest on the rack rails.
3. Push the encoder back until the rack-mount holes in the front of the encoder line up with
the rack posts.
4. Insert four screws through the mount holes in the front of the encoder through to the
corresponding holes on the rack posts.
5. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver.
6. Carefully replace the front bezel of the encoder, making sure you do not damage the air
filters.
Rack-mount Holes
Front Bezel
Figure 3-3: Mounting the encoder
3.4 Installing Encoder Software

Your encoder comes from the factory with the latest released software version installed.
Harmonic periodically releases software updates. You can download new software to the
encoder using NMX or SAG. See the NMX or SAG online help for instructions for how to
download and begin running new encoder software.

Chapter 3 Installation Cabling the Encoder
3.5 Cabling the Encoder

CAUTION: Do not make any cable connections when the power cord is connected. You must unplug the
power cable to turn off the encoder.
The next sections describe how to connect the following cables:

 Audio input
 Video input
 IP output
 ASI output
 Ethernet management
 Power
For additional information on optional cards/modules see FLEX Decoding Module on page 62
and RF Input Adapter on page 73.
3.5.1 Back Panel

Figure 3-4 shows a sample back panel of the Electra 8000 encoder with expansion slots.
AC Power Expansion Slots Video Input Ports

Plug
Fuse Cover Fault Relay/GPI Fault and Ethernet

Port Locator LEDs Output Ports
Ethernet
Management Port
Figure 3-4: Back panel
3.5.2 Connecting the Audio Input Cables

An encoder may have up to 4 stereo digital inputs. An encoder may have up to four five
audio input cards (AICs), each of which has two analog and two stereo digital audio ports or
up to five audio host cards (for example, AHC-561), each of which has four stereo digital
audio ports. When the encoder is equipped with an AHC-RAC used to support native AES
input only three of the four digital audio ports on a card can be used at one time.
To connect the audio cables:
 Connect to the following audio source(s):
 Digital. If you have a digital audio source, connect a coaxial cable with the BNC
connector from the digital audio port to the audio source. On the encoders, the
digital audio ports are labeled “DGTL AUD1” and “DGTL AUD2.”
 AHC-561. Connect a coaxial cable with a BNC connector from the digital audio port
to the audio source. On each AIC, the digital audio ports are labeled DGTL AUD1
and DGTL AUD2. On each AHC, the digital audio ports are labeled DGTL AUD1,
DGTL AUD2. DGTL AUD3, and DGTL AUD4. For multi-channel audio, use three
cables to connect the surround mix, connecting L/R to DGTL AUD1, C/Lfe to DGTL

AUD2, and Ls/Rs to DGTL AUD3, which maps the channels to AES3 pairs as defined
by SMPTE 320M. If the encoder is equipped with an AHC-RAC, then one more
stereo pair can be connected to DGTL AUD4. Otherwise the fourth connector is not
used.
3.5.3 Connecting the Video Input Cables

Your encoder has four video input ports. The video input ports accept serial digital video. The
video source needs to be connected to both video input ports using four cables for LRV.
To connect the video cables:
1. Connect a coaxial cable with a BNC connector from the first video source to the Video 1
port on the encoder.
2. Continue connecting the additional video sources to the remaining video ports.
3.5.4 Connecting the IP Output Cables

The encoder has one IP output port with two redundant channels and two RJ-45 connectors.
NOTE: The network hosting the IP output traffic must be a different network from your management
network and must be configured with a different IP address.
Harmonic recommends that shielded and grounded Ethernet cables be used on all Ethernet ports.
To connect the IP output cables:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the primary IP output port to a port on a network switch
or router, not a hub.
2. Optionally, connect the backup IP output port to a different switch or router to facilitate
redundancy.
3. Configure the Ethernet switch to support autonegotiation by setting each port to “set
speed auto” and “set duplex auto.”
NOTE: Failure to properly configure the Ethernet switch could result in a mismatch between the IP
output and the switch.
Harmonic supports 10/100/1000 Base-T and is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and
802.3as standards.
3.5.5 Connecting the IP Input Cables

The encoder has one IP input port with two redundant channels and two RJ-45 connectors.
NOTE: Harmonic recommends that shielded and grounded Ethernet cables be used on all Ethernet ports.
To connect the IP input cables:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a port on a network switch or router (not a hub) to the
primary IP inport on the host encoder.
2. Configure the Ethernet switch to support autonegotiation by setting each port to “set
speed auto” and “set duplex auto.”
NOTE: Failure to properly configure the Ethernet switch could result in a mismatch between the IP
output and the switch.
Harmonic supports 10/100/1000 Base-T and is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and
802.3as standards.

3.5.6 Connecting the ASI Output Cables

For information on cabling the ASI card see ASI Adapter on page 75
3.5.7 Connecting the Ethernet Management Cable

The Ethernet management port allows communication between a web browser and the
encoder when the encoder is operating in standalone mode, and between NMX and the
encoder.
To connect the Ethernet management cable:
 Connect an RJ-45/UTP cable from the encoder’s back panel 10/100 Base-T port to a
port on an Ethernet switch.
NOTE: The network hosting the IP output traffic should be a different network from your management
network.
3.5.8 Connecting the AC Power

The encoder AC power supply uses autosensing to adjust to different incoming voltages.
CAUTION: This product relies on the building’s electrical installation for short-circuit (overcurrent)
protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 20 A U.S. (240 VAC, 20 A
international) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors).
ATTENTION: Pour ce qui est de la protection contre les courts-circuits (surtension), ce produit dépend
de l’installation électrique du local. Vérifier qu’un fusible ou qu’un disjoncteur de 120 V alt., 20 A U.S.
maximum (240 V alt., 20 A international) est utilisé sur les conducteurs de phase (conducteurs de charge).
WARNUNG: Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, daß im Gebäude ein Kurzschluß-bzw.
Überstromschutz installiert ist. Stellen sie sicher, daß eine Sicherung oder ein Unterbrecher von nicht mehr
als 240 V Wechselstrom, 20 A (bzw. in den USA 120 V Wechselstrom, 20 A) an den Phasenleitern (allen
stromführenden Leitern) verwendet wird.
Power Supply Cord Notice
CAUTION: This unit has more than one power supply connection;’ all connections must be removed to
remove all power from this unit.
ATTENTION: Cette unité est équipée de plusieurs raccordements d'alimentation. Pour supprimer tout
courant électrique de l'unité, tous les cordons d'alimentation doivent être débranchés.
WARNUNG: Diese Einheit verfügt über mehr als einen Stromanschluß; um Strom gänzlich von der
Einheit fernzuhalten, müssen alle Stromzufuhren abgetrennt sein.
To connect the power cord:

 Connect the power cord to the power plug on the encoder back panel, and connect the
power cord to the power outlet.
CAUTION: The power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the socket/outlet is
located/installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.

ATTENTION: Le cordon d’alimentation est utilisé comme interrupteur général. La prise de courant doit
être située ou installée à proximité du matériel et être facile d’accés.
Das Netzkabel dient als Netzschalter. Stellen sie sicher, das die Steckdose einfach zugänglich ist.
3.5.9 Connecting the DC Power Supply

CAUTION: For instructions on how to connect the DC power supply, see Appendix E, Wiring the –48
VDC Power Supply.
Laser warning:
Warning: Class 1 laser product
Attention: Produit laser de classe 1
Warnung: Laserprodukt der Klasse 1

Chapter 4
Operating the Encoder
After installing the encoder in a rack and connecting the cables, configure the encoder
platform and services.
The chapter describes:
 How to use NMX Digital Service Manager to configure the Electra 8000
 How to operate in standalone mode using the front panel
 The SAG interface
4.1 Operating with NMX Digital Service Manager

When you use NMX Digital Service Manager to manage the encoders in your network, you
perform all encoder configuration, including IP address assignment, in NMX. You do not need
to do any configuration from the encoder front panel.
See the NMX online help for instructions for adding an encoder to an NMX network group.
You will need to know the encoder MAC address when you add the encoder to a network
group. See 4.2.4 Viewing the Encoder MAC Address on page 37 for instructions for viewing the
MAC address in the front panel display.
4.2 Operating in Standalone Mode Using the Front Panel

When the encoder operates in standalone mode, you must perform some initial network
configuration from the encoder front panel before using the SAG to configure the encoder
platform and services.
Use the front panel to set the IP address, default gateway, and subnet mask for the encoder.
After supplying these values, use Electra Web-based SAG to fully configure the encoder.
4.2.1 Accessing the Keypad

The keypad on the local control panel provides the following functions:
 Access to the menus
 Navigation through the menu hierarchies to their parameters
 Editing capabilities
Figure 4-1 shows the keypad.
Hot Keys Navigation and Alphanumeric Keys

Function Keys
Figure 4-1: Front panel keypad

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Seven hot keys provide immediate access to the encoder menus. The Network and Help hot
keys are currently active. The other hot keys are reserved for future use.
Navigation and function keys, located to the right of the hot keys, provide a tool for navigating
through the menu hierarchies and changing parameter values. Use the alphanumeric keys to
enter new values.
4.2.2 Front Panel Display

The two-line, 20-character vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) shows the menus, parameters,
and options. As illustrated in Figure 4-2, line 1 of the local control panel display shows the
menu path for the currently selected option. To represent a path, the VFD displays each
submenu as two or more letters and a colon.
Line 2 of the display shows the second line of a help message, or a parameter value. To
change this value, you must enter the new value using the keypad.
Parameter Requires
Value Setting NTWK: Control IP
Value to be Edited 192.168.24.101
Figure 4-2: Setting a value in the front panel display
A blinking cursor shows the current value. A steady cursor shows the value being edited.
Press the Help key to display an online message for the currently selected menu item.
4.2.3 Setting the Encoder Network Properties

Before you can begin using SAG to configure the encoder via NMX, you must set the encoder
IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway from the front panel. The encoder ships with a
default IP address based on the encoder serial number. The default subnet mask is
255.0.0.0, and the default gateway address is 10.0.0.1.
NOTE: This section is only applicable to the SAG.
4.2.3.1 Setting the IP Address

To set the encoder management port IP address:
1. Press the NTWK hot key.
The VFD display shows NTWK: Configuration.
2. Press the
v key to navigate to NTWK: Control IP.
3. Press Enter.
4. Enter the IP address using the alphanumeric keys.
TIP: To enter a period, press the Shift key and the 0/. key.
5. When you finish, press Enter.

Do not exit the Network menu, because you can set the other properties from here.

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4.2.3.2 Setting the Subnet Mask

To set the subnet mask:
1. Press the
v key to navigate to NTWK: Control Subnet.
2. Press Enter.
3. Enter the subnet mask using the alphanumeric keys.
TIP: To enter a period, press the Shift key and press the 0/. key.
4.2.3.3 Setting the Default Gateway Address

To set the gateway address:
1. Press the
v key to navigate to NTWK: Gateway.
2. Press Enter.
3. Enter the default gateway using the alphanumeric keys.
TIP: To enter a period, press the Shift key and press the 0/. key.

5. Press Esc to exit the Network menu.
4.2.4 Viewing the Encoder MAC Address

You can view the encoder MAC address from the front panel.
To view the encoder MAC address:
1. Press the NTWK hot key.
2. Press the
v key several times to navigate to NTWK: Control MAC.
The MAC address appears beneath the parameter name.
3. Press Esc to exit the parameter.
4.2.5 Viewing the Encoder Serial Number

You can view the encoder serial number from the front panel.
To view the encoder serial number:
1. Press the STAT hot key.
2. Press the
v key to navigate to STAT: Serial Number.
The serial number appears beneath the parameter name.
3. Press Esc to exit the parameter.
4.3 Using SAG

You can access SAG from any computer with network access to the encoder using Microsoft
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later. The SASG uses web browser cookies to maintain information.
Use SAG to:

 Configure the encoder hardware, including the network settings, preferences, and port
properties
 Configure the audio, video, VBI or Teletext, DPI, and PSI stream properties
 Configure the output program and transport properties
 View current and history alarms
 View the error log
TIP: You must set an IP address for the encoder before you can access SAG. See 4.2.3 Setting the Encoder
Network Properties on page 36.
4.3.1 Preparing the Computer

Before starting SAG, you might need to do some configuration on the computer you use to
access the application.
First, you must set the Internet Explorer Privacy Level to allow web browser cookies from the
encoder, as the SAG uses them to track information.
NOTE: This section applies to computers running Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later. Earlier
versions of Windows do not include the pop-up blocker utility.
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 includes a utility that disables pop-up windows. By
default, the utility disables pop-ups at a medium security level. Because SAG uses pop-up
windows in some configuration dialog boxes, you must disable this utility or list the IP address
as a site that allows pop-ups.
To change the pop-up window settings:
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. From the Tools menu, select Pop-up Blocker.
If you do not see this menu item, your version of Internet Explorer does not have this
utility. You can open SAG.
3. If you do have this menu item, select Turn Off Pop-up Blocker to disable the utility, or
select Pop-up Blocker Settings to enable pop-ups for SAG.
4. If you selected Pop-up Blocker Settings, enter the IP address in the text box under
Address of Web site to allow.
5. Click Add.
The IP address appears in the list of allowed web sites.
6. Click Close.
Additionally, you must set the Internet Explorer privacy level to allow web browser cookies
from the encoder, as the standalone GUI (SAG) uses them to track information. See the
Internet Explorer help to find information about how to allow cookies.
4.3.2 Accessing the Standalone GUI (SAG)

To access SAG:
1. Open Internet Explorer on a computer with network access to the encoder.
Harmonic supports Internet Explorer 6.0 and later web browsers.
2. In the Address field, type the IP address of the encoder and press Enter.
For example, enter http://192.168.24.10

The following figure shows the SAG interface.
Figure 4-3: SAG Interface (representative display)
SAG contains three panes:

 Header pane. Across the top, this pane provides information on alarms and errors. The
Rebuild PSI button calls the Rebuild PSI mechanism on the device. Click the XML button
to see XML output options information.
 Navigation pane. Below the status pane, on the left, this pane has two sections:
The Platform section lists all cards installed on the devices. The Output Services section
lists all of the output streams (audio and video). Select an item in the Platform or Output
Services pane to view its properties in the Configuration pane.
 Configuration Pane. Besides the Navigation pane, this is the place you can trigger
actions on, and information about, items selected in the navigation pane. Use this pane to
apply configuration.
You can resize any pane by dragging the border of the pane up, down, left, or right.
To begin configuring the encoder, apply a template. Templates contain basic settings for all
encoder platform, port, and stream properties. After applying a template, customize the
settings for your environment.
Click the Help button in the Status pane for detailed instructions for configuring the encoder.
NOTE: On PCs running Windows NT 4.0 with Internet Explorer 6.0, do not leave SAG open for extended
periods of time. When Internet Explorer is left open and connected to the SAG URL, the web page
continuously refreshes the alarm status display for the device, causing Internet Explorer to slowly increase
its memory usage on the client PC. While this increase in memory usage does not affect the encoder,
Harmonic does not recommend that SAG be open for long periods of time because it can affect other
processes on the control PC.

Chapter 4 Operating the Encoder Licensing Information
4.4 Licensing Information

Licensing is required for some encoding features, and you cannot enable those features
without the appropriate licensing. You can add licenses to your system at any time using SAG.
You must acquire licenses from Harmonic. When licenses expire, streams will continue to
flow as configured, but cannot be modified or re-enabled if disabled for any reason. Streams
that include features under license will raise alarms when their licensing expires. Alarms will
also be raised to advise you that licensing is required for a given feature, if that feature is
blocked. Also, any attempted changes after a license expires may be service affecting and
other operations such as redundancy may not operate properly. For additional information on
using the SAG for licensing operations refer to your encoder’s online help.
Under the Licensing tab (on Platform Configuration page) you can:
 Apply license keys that have been created and sent to you by Harmonic in a *.lic license
file. The license file is unique to a specific encoder, and can be used on that encoder only
once. When you apply a license, the system scans the encoder platform for the matching
device/feature and binds the license key to that encoder. One *.lic file may contain
multiple license keys. Every key in the *.lic file will be applied. One license key may unlock
multiple instances of a feature. There is no undo for applying licenses, but you can delete
them.
 Delete a license key and save the deletion receipt for return to Harmonic. If you want to
remove a license key from one device to use it on another, you must delete it. When you
delete a key, the device releases it and a unique deletion receipt is created. This receipt
must be sent to Harmonic so that the deleted license can be made available in the
license database for use in a different encoder. There is no undo for deletion. You must
provide the deletion receipt to Harmonic to make the license available for use again.
 View the current licenses that are on the encoder platform.
To apply licenses:
If you ordered a new license, you received a file. To install it on this encoder, follow these
steps:
1. Click the Add license button. The license Loader window opens.
2. Type in the path and file name where you saved the new license file, or use the Browse
button, and navigate to it.
3. Click the Transfer button. The encoder applies all the license keys that are in the *.lic file
and binds them to the encoder. The new licenses appear in the license table.
4. Disable, then re-enable the affected streams, if applicable.
To delete licenses:
 Contact Harmonic customer support for more information.

Chapter 5
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
This chapter describes:
 How to maintain and replace the air filters and fuse
 How to contact Harmonic Support
5.1 Air Filters

The encoder uses two air filters to minimize dust and dirt in the circuitry and components in
the chassis. These filters are made of flexible, compressed fiber spun from urethane foam.
Installed in the front of the encoder, the filters are fire retardant and conform to UL 900
Class II specifications.
The bezel filter is located inside the front bezel, on the left side. Figure 5-1 shows the
dimensions of the bezel filter. The notches on the left side and the cutouts in the middle can
fit on either side of the front bezel mounting posts.
1.64 0.25 inches

inches
5.32 inches
Figure 5-1: Bezel filter (front view)
The keypad filter is located behind the front panel keypad. Figure 5-2 shows the keypad filter.
0.25 inches
1.64
inches
6.45 inches
Figure 5-2: Keypad filter (front view)
5.1.1 Maintaining the Air Filters

The operating environment of the encoder plays a large factor in determining the life of the
air filters. Encoders that operate in dusty and dirty surroundings require more frequent
inspections and filter cleaning than those operating in cleaner environments.
Inspect and clean the filters with a frequency that is appropriate to the environment in which
the encoder operates. Harmonic recommends inspecting and cleaning the filters every six
weeks to ensure proper airflow through the chassis.
To clean dust and dirt from the filters, you can use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dirt, or
you can rinse the filters in water. You can also use soaps or mild detergents on the filters. If
you rinse the filters in water, make sure that you squeeze the excess water from them before
reinstalling them in the encoder. You might need to order replacement filters if the filters
become too dirty over time.

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Air Filters
5.1.2 Removing and Replacing the Air Filters

You do not need to turn off the encoder when removing and replacing the air filters.
5.1.2.1 Removing and Replacing the Bezel Filter

To remove the front left filter from behind the front bezel:
1. Grasp each side of the encoder’s front bezel with your hands.
2. Carefully remove the front bezel by pulling it away from the encoder.
3. Remove the filter from inside the front bezel.
4. Inspect the air filter for dirt, and clean it if necessary.
NOTE: When the filter is new, its color is medium charcoal. As dust and dirt collect in the porous filter
material, the filter’s color gradually changes to brown, then an ash color.
5. Replace the filter inside the front bezel. Place the filter so that the long horizontal slot is at
the bottom edge. Carefully place the cutouts in the filter around the bezel mounting
posts.
6. Carefully replace the front bezel on the encoder making sure the filter does not fall out of
the bezel.
5.1.2.2 Removing and Replacing the Keypad Filter

To remove the air filter from behind the keypad:
1. Grasp each side of the encoder front bezel with your hands.
2. Carefully remove the front bezel by pulling it away from the encoder.
Note the location of the filter. The keypad is screwed onto the front of the encoder
through four mounting posts. Cutouts on the filter wrap around the four posts, and the
right side of the filter extends past the keyboard.
3. Remove the filter by pulling the left side of the filter up and away from the keyboard
mounting posts, then pulling up the right side.
4. Inspect the air filter for dirt, and clean it if necessary.
5. Replace the filter by inserting the right side of the filter behind the keypad, with the
vertical slots around the mounting posts.
6. Insert the left side of the filter, placing the horizontal cutouts around the mounting posts.
7. Carefully replace the front bezel on the encoder making sure the filter does not fall out of
the bezel.

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Fuse
5.2 Fuse
Encoders with an AC power supply use a slow blow 4.0 A, 250 V fuse, 5 x 20 mm. The fuse
is located on the back panel beside the power input. A spare fuse is located in the fuse cover,
shown in Figure 5-3.
Fuse cover
Figure 5-3: Fuse cover and AC power input
5.2.1 Replacing the Fuse

To replace the fuse:
1. Unplug the power cord from the chassis.
DANGER: You must disconnect the power cord before removing the fuse.
2. Pull down the fuse cover on the back panel.

3. Remove the old fuse.
4. Install the new fuse.
DANGER: Always replace the fuse with a fuse of the same rating and type. Using a different fuse voids
the Harmonic warranty and could result in fire or other electrical damage.
5. Replace the fuse cover.

6. Plug in the encoder.
5.3 Contacting Harmonic Support

The Harmonic Customer and Technical Support groups are available to help you with any
questions or problems you may have regarding Harmonic products.
For assistance from within the U.S. and Canada, call toll free:
1.888.MPEGTWO (673.4896)
For assistance from outside the U.S. and Canada, call:

1.408.490.6477
The fax number is 408.490.6770
The email address is [email protected]
The corporate address for Harmonic Inc. is:

Harmonic Inc.
4300 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95134, U.S.A.
Attn: Customer Support

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Contacting Harmonic Support
The corporate telephone numbers for Harmonic Inc. are:

Tel. 1.800.788.1330 (from the U.S. and Canada)
Tel. +1.408.542.2500 (outside the U.S. and Canada)
Fax.+1.408.490.6708
The web address for Harmonic Inc. is www.harmonicinc.com.

Appendix A
Encoder Specifications
This appendix contains a comprehensive list of the environment and physical characteristics
of the encoder, electrical specifications, and information about the pinouts for the input and
output ports.
A.1 Environment Specifications

Table A-1 lists environment specifications for the encoder.
Table A-1: Environment Specifications
Parameter Specification
Size (W x H x D) 48.36 cm x 4.45 cm x 60.69 cm

(19 in x 1.75 in x 24 in (1RU))
Weight 11 kg (24 lb.)
AC Power
Input voltage range AC 100-240V (auto ranging)
Line frequency 47 to 63 Hz
Typical consumption 110 W for ELC-8210 (1 channel)
160 W for ELC-8220 (2 channels)
Fuse 6.3 A, 250 V, fuse 5 x 20 mm
DC Power
Nominal input –48 VDC
Input voltage range 40 to 60 VDC
Temperature
Operating 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
Storage –20 to +80 °C (– 4 to +176 °F)
Humidity
Operating < 95% noncondensing
Storage < 95% noncondensing
Altitude
Operating < 15,000 feet (4,572 meters)
Storage < 40,000 feet (12,192 meters)

Appendix A Encoder Specifications Port Specifications
Table A-1: Environment Specifications continued
Shock and Vibration

Packaged Passes the impact, compression, and vibration
requirements of ASTM D4169-94, Distribution Cycle 13,
Assurance Level 1
Operating Passes NEBS Office Vibration Test while operating
(0.1G sine sweep, 5 to 100 Hz, 3 axis)
A.2 Port Specifications

Table A-2 lists the specifications for the back panel port connections. For port locations, see
the illustration of the back panel on Figure 3-4 on page 31.
Table A-2: Port Specifications
Port Connection Specification
Video input port

Format Serial Digital:
 Signal format per SMPTE 259M
 Data stream format per ITUR BT 601
Impedance 75 Ω unbalanced
Connector type BNC
Digital audio input

Input The number of digital stereo pairs varies with adapter
used.
Format AES3 or S/PDIF
AES3 signal format per AES3-2003 and ITU-R BS.647-2
S/PDIF signal format per IEC 60958
Impedance 75 Ω BNC unbalanced
Connector type BNC
Ethernet management port

Type 10/100 Base-T
Protocol 802.3
Connector type RJ-45
Input serial port SMPTE 333 Service
Ethernet output port

Type 10/100/1000 Base-T
Protocol MPEG-2 over IP

Appendix A Encoder Specifications Port Pinouts
Table A-2: Port Specifications continued

Connector type RJ-45
Fault relay port Capable of switching 0.25 amps at 30 VDC

Mating connector type Phoenix 1881383
A.3 Port Pinouts

The following sections describe the pinouts of the Ethernet management and fault relay.
A.3.1 Ethernet Management Port

The Ethernet management port is 10/100 Base-T and uses an RJ-45/UTP port to connect to
an Ethernet network. Use this port to manage the encoder with SAG or NMX. See
3.5.7 Connecting the Ethernet Management Cable on page 33 for cabling instructions.
Table A-3 lists the pinouts for the RJ-45 Ethernet port.
Table A-3: Ethernet Management Port Pinout
Pin Signal
1 Transmit data (TD) +
2 Transmit data (TD) –
3 Receive data (RD) +
4 Not connected
5 Not connected
6 Receive data (RD) –
7 Not connected
8 Not connected

Appendix A Encoder Specifications Port Pinouts
A.3.2 Fault Relay/GPI Ports

A contact closure is a physical connection between two platforms that define the state of the
platform by being either on or off.
Both NMX and SAG provide alarm management and redundancy for third party devices
through contact closure monitoring. Additionaly the contact closure on the Electra and Ion-
based encoders can also be used as DPI inputs to the encoder. A contact closure is a
physical connection (Figure A-1) between two platforms that define the state of the platform
by being either on or off. Table A-4 lists the fault relay pinouts. Individual wires need to be
inserted into the contacts and grounded to the ground pin to activate a contact closure.
When configured in the DPI properties page (of either NMX or the SAG) an SCTE35 message
is sent out when that pin is set to low. Each is independent and can be provisioned to any one
channel and multiple available channels.
The fault relay port connects to a Form C relay that can switch up to 0.25 A at 30 VDC. .
Table A-4: Fault Relay/GPI Port Pinout
Pin Connection
1 Normally closed (NC)
2 Normally open (NO)
3 Common (CM)
4 GPI contact 1
5 GPI contact 2
6 GPI contact 3
7 GPI contact 4
8 Ground (GND)
Figure A-1: Fault Relay/GPI Ports

Appendix B
Audio and Video Specifications
B.1 MPEG-1Layer II Audio
Table B-1 lists the bit rates in Kbps for the sample frequencies of 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and
32 kHz. This table is for MPEG-1 Layer II audio.
Table B-1: MPEG1-L2 Audio Bit Rates
Audio without PCR Audio with PCR

Audio
Bit Rate 44.1 kHz 32 kHz 44.1 kHz 32 kHz
(Kbps) 48 kHz (analog (analog 48 kHz (analog (analog
only) only) only) only)
32 41.8 38.4 34.8 41.8 38.4 34.8
48 52.2 57.6 55.7 52.2 57.6 55.7
56 62.7 67.2 62.7 62.7 67.2 62.7
64 73.1 67.2 69.6 73.1 76.8 69.6
80 83.6 86.4 83.6 94.0 86.4 90.5
96 104.4 105.6 104.4 104.4 105.6 104.4
112 125.3 115.1 118.4 125.3 124.7 118.4
128 135.8 134.3 132.3 135.8 134.3 139.3
160 167.1 172.7 167.1 167.1 172.7 167.1
192 198.4 201.5 201.9 208.9 201.5 201.9
224 229.8 230.3 229.8 240.2 239.9 236.7
256 271.6 268.7 264.6 271.6 268.7 264.6
320 334.2 335.9 334.2 334.2 335.9 334.2
384 396.9 393.4 396.9 396.9 403.0 396.9
B.2 Dolby Digital (AC-3) Audio

The Electra 8000 supports the Dolby Digital (AC-3) 5.1 format and two-channel in
passthrough mode.
NOTE: Harmonic supports Dolby Digital (AC-3) passthrough rates of 96 to 640 Kbps, and native Dolby
Digital (AC-3) rates of 56 to 640 Kbps.

Appendix B Audio and Video Specifications Dolby Digital (AC-3) Audio
Table B-2 applies to native and passthrough Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio and lists the bit rates
for the sample frequencies of 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 32 kHz.
Table B-2: Dolby Digital (AC-3) Audio Bit Rates
Audio Audio without PCR Audio with PCR

Bit Rate
(Kbps) 48 kHz 44.1 kHz 32 kHz 48 kHz 44.1 kHz 32 kHz
56 65.8 60.5 62.7 65.8 60.5 62.7
64 75.2 69.1 68.9 75.2 69.1 68.9
80 84.6 86.4 87.7 84.6 86.4 87.7
96 103.4 103.6 100.3 103.4 103.6 106.5
112 122.2 120.9 119.1 122.2 120.9 119.1
128 131.6 138.2 131.6 141.0 138.2 137.9
160 169.2 164.1 169.2 169.2 172.7 169.2
192 197.4 198.6 200.5 206.8 198.6 200.5
224 235.0 233.2 231.9 235.0 233.2 231.9
256 263.2 267.7 263.2 272.6 267.7 269.5
320 329.0 328.2 332.1 338.4 336.8 332.1
384 394.8 397.3 394.8 404.2 397.3 394.8
448 460.6 466.4 463.7 460.6 466.4 463.7
512 526.4 526.8 526.4 526.4 526.8 526.4
576 592.2 595.9 589.1 592.2 595.9 595.3
640 658.0 656.4 658.0 658.0 656.4 658.0
NOTE: Changing from non-single-channel mode to single-channel mode provisions the transport bit
rate automatically.
When you change between single-channel and non-single-channel modes, the encoder
automatically provisions the bit rate to the closest available bit rate. In some cases, this means
the bit rate is lower because provisioning does not increase the bit rate defined for the port.
Therefore, changing the coding mode from non-single-channel mode to any of the four
highest bit rates causes the encoder to provision the bit rate to 192 Kbps.
In the case of the three lowest bit rates, when you change from single-channel to non-single-
channel mode, because the bit rate is the lowest available, the encoder provisions to the next
highest available bit rate, 64 Kbps. If you set the bit rate to 80 Kbps and then change the
coding mode to non-single-channel, the encoder provisions the bit rate to 64 Kbps.

Appendix B Audio and Video Specifications AAC Audio
B.3 AAC Audio

The following table lists the bit rates for MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding (AAC)
and HE AAC audio compression at 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 32 kHz.
NOTE: MPEG-2 AAC/HE AAC uses the ADTS wrapper. MPEG-4 AAC/HE AAC/HE AAC v2 defaults to the
LATM/LOAS wrapper with a user option to select ADTS. Wrapper requirements are system specific.
Table 5-1: AAC Audio Bit Rates
Audio Audio without PCR Audio with PCR

Bit Rate
(Kbps) 48 kHz 44.1 kHz 32 kHz 48 kHz 44.1 kHz 32 kHz
32 36.36 44.53 40.39 48.46 44.53 40.39
48 60.56 55.65 56.53 60.56 55.65 56.53
56 60.56 66.77 64.60 72.67 66.77 64.60
64 72.67 77.89 72.67 72.67 77.89 72.67
96 108.98 111.25 104.94 108.98 111.25 104.94
112 121.08 122.37 121.08 133.18 122.37 129.14
128 145.28 144.61 137.21 145.28 144.61 145.28
182 193.69 200.20 193.69 205.80 200.20 201.76
192 205.80 211.32 209.83 205.80 211.32 209.83
224 242.10 244.68 242.10 242.10 244.68 242.10
256 278.41 278.04 274.37 278.40 278.04 274.37
320 338.93 344.76 338.92 351.03 344.76 346.99
384 411.54 411.48 411.54 411.54 411.48 411.54
NOTE: At HE AAC v2 bitrates higher than 64 kbps, the PS tool is automatically disabled, resulting in an
HE AAC or AAC audio bitstream. For HE AAC bitrates higher than 128 kbps, the encoder disables the SBR
tool, resulting in an AAC bitstream.
B.4 AHC-RAC/AHC-561 Features

The AHC-RAC or AHC-561 adapters accept discrete AES3/SPDIF digital, or AES3 embedded
in HD/SD serial digital video inputs. For discrete AES3 inputs, sampling frequencies of 48
kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 32 kHz are supported. Embedded in digital video is supported only for
48 kHz sampling, which must be synchronous to the video.
NOTE: No analog audio capability is provided by the AHC-RAC/AHC-561

Appendix B Audio and Video Specifications AHC-RAC/AHC-561 Features
Table B-3 lists the AHC-RAC features for each coding mode, including the supported
sampling frequencies and ES bit rates.
Table B-3: AHC Features
Sampling ES Bit Rates

AHC-RAC Feature Coding Mode
Frequency Supported (Kbps)
MPEG-1 Layer II Single channel (1/0) Left 32 kHz 32, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96,
compression and Right 44.1 kHz 112, 128, 160, 192
48 kHz
 Dual channel (1+1) 32 kHz 64, 96, 112, 128, 160,

 Stereo channel (2/0) 44.1 kHz 192, 224, 256, 320, 384
 Joint stereo channel 48 kHz
MPEG-1 Layer II Single channel (1/0) 32 kHz 32, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96,
compression 44.1 kHz 112, 128, 160, 192
SPPC (separate PID 48 kHz
per channel)
Dolby Digital (AC-3) Single channel (1/0) 32 kHz 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128,
compression 44.1 kHz 160, 192, 224, 256, 320,
48 kHzc 384, 448a, 512a, 576a,
640a
Stereo channel (2/0) 32 kHz 96, 112, 128, 160, 192,

44.1 kHz 224, 256, 320, 384,
48 kHzc 448a, 512a, 576a, 640a
Multi-channel (5.1) 32 kHz 224, 256, 320, 384,

44.1 kHz 448a, 512a, 576a, 640a
48 kHzc
Dolby Digital (AC-3) Up to 5.1 channels 32 kHz 56b, 80b, 96, 112, 128,
passthrough (3/2+LFE professional 44.1 kHz 160, 192, 224, 256, 320,
16-bit mode) 48 kHzc 384, 448a, 512a, 576a,
640a
Up to 5.1 channels 32 kHz 256, 320, 384, 448a,

(3/2+LFE professional 44.1 kHz
512a, 576a, 640a
32-bit mode) 48 kHzc
MPEG HE AAC  Single channel (1/0) 32 kHz 32, 48, 56, 64d, 96d, 112d,
compression 44.1 kHz
128d, 160d, 192d
48 kHz
 Dual channel (1+1) 32 kHz 32, 48, 56, 64, 96, 112d,
 Stereo channel (2/0) 44.1 kHz
128d, 144d, 160d, 192d,
224d, 256d, 320d, 384d
Multi-channel (5.1) 32 kHz 96, 112, 128, 160, 192d

44.1 kHz
48 kHz

Appendix B Audio and Video Specifications AHC-RAC/AHC-561 Features
Table B-3: AHC Features continued
Sampling ES Bit Rates

AHC-RAC Feature Coding Mode
Frequency Supported (Kbps)
MPEG AAC  Single channel (1/0) 32 kHz 32, 48, 56, 64, 96, 112,
compression 44.1 kHz 128, 182, 192
48 kHz
 Dual channel (1+1) 32 kHz 64, 96, 112, 128, 144, 182,
 Stereo channel (2/0) 44.1 kHz 192, 224, 256, 320, 384
Multi-channel (5.1) 32 kHz 224, 256, 288, 320, 352,

44.1 kHz 384, 448, 512, 576, 640
48 kHz
a. These rates are not compliant with A/53.

b. These rates are valid for 1.0 coding only.
c. AHC-561 supports 48 kHz sampling rate only.
d. Above 56 kbps (1.0), 112 kbps )2.0), or 192 kbps (5.1) the system automatically
configures compressions for AAC-LC even if HE AAC is selected.
Note the following limitations:

 ATSC Standard A/53 specifies that only 48 kHz sampling may be used, and that ES bit
rates must be less than or equal to 384 Kbps for a complete service. It also specifies that
a two-channel dialog-only service must be less than or equal to 192 Kbps. Total ES rates
for all services must be less than or equal to 512 Kbps.
 Embedded audio must be 48 kHz sampling and synchronous with the video. See SMPTE
272M for definitions.
MPEG AAC and HE AAC can be placed into the output Transport Stream encapsulated in
either of two methods
 ADTS
ADTS is an acronym for “Audio Data Transport Stream.” This is the default used if the user
selects MPEG-2 AAC/HE AAC. ADTS is assigned a stream tupe of 0x0F.
 LATM/LOAS
LATM is an acronym for ”Low Overhead Audio Transport Multiplex.” LOAS is an acronym
for ”Low Overhead Audio Stream,” and furnishes an outer wrapper for LATM's inner
wrapper of the raw audio Elementary Stream syntax. MPEG-4 AAC and HE AAC
bitstreams are encapsulated as LATM/LOAS and assigned a stream type value of
0x11.Encapsulation mode is controlled by selecting ”MPEG-2” or ”MPEG-4” as required.
5.3.1 PCM Downmix from 5.1

This encoder has the ability to accept 5.1 PCM (three pairs embedded on AES or embedded)
and create a downmix before 2.0 encoding. Audio encoding is accomplished Onboard, RAC,
or an AHC-561adapter. Refer to the NMX online help for additional information.
5.3.2 Re-encode Ability

This encoder has the ability to passthrough two additional audio streams aong with one re-
encode stream. However, you cannot mix encode streams with re-encode streams. Refer to
the NMX online help for additional information.

Appendix B Audio and Video Specifications Video Specifications
B.5 Video Specifications

The encoder is equipped to handle serial digital inputs Serial digital component, SD or HD
video systems.
Table 5-2: Video Specifications
Feature Specification Comments
Input formats Serial digital component,

SD (SMPTE 259M) or HD
(SMPTE 292)

Appendix C
Encoder Back Panel Slot Locations
C.1 Adapter Configurations for All Encoders
Figure C-1 represents the back panel of an encoder. Table C-1 shows the slot number and
the adapter/modules that can be installed in encoders that are not associated with a FLEX
module. Table C-2 shows the slot number and the modules associated with the FLEX module
that can be installed. NMX and SAG use the slot number to differentiate between cards of the
same type within the encoder.
Slot 2 Slot 4 FLEX Slot 5 FLEX
Slot 1 Slot 3 Main Board
Figure C-1: Slot numbers
Table C-1 shows the adapters/modules, software support and configuration

recommendations for non-FLEX based encoders.
Table C-1: Supported adapters/modules and configuration recommendations for this encoder
Card Slot Notes
AIC Any slot (1-5 adapters per chassis)
AHC-RAC Any slot (1-5 adapters per chassis)
AHC-561 Slots 1- 4 (1-4 cards per chassis) Not supported on slot 5.

Supported only via NMX.
ASI Output Slot 5 without a FLEX module. Slot 2 Only the first two ports are
with a FLEX module. (1 card per active and are electrical
chassis). duplicates of each other.
A/B Power Input Slots 1 and 3 (both)

Switch
C.1.1 Additional Adapter Configurations for FLEX-based Encoders

Table C-2 lists the adapter configurations available for FLEX-based encoders.
Table C-2: FLEX Module Options (for use with FLEX module)
Adapter Option Notes
FLEX Slot #4 must be populated first, Requires CPC revision 105 or

slot #5 second (1-2 cards per higher. see Viewing the Control
chassis). Board (CPC) Revision Information on
page 56.
GbE Slot #1 or 2 (1 card per chassis) Used with FLEX module for input
only

Appendix C Encoder Back Panel Slot Locations Adapter Configurations for All Encoders
Table C-2: FLEX Module Options (for use with FLEX module)
Adapter Option Notes
ASI Input Slot #1 (typical), slot #3 if slot 1 is ASI input is currently only for
already in use (1 card per FLEX. module. ASI in slots 1, 3,
chassis). For FLEX only chassis, and 4 appears as an input card.
the FLEX module goes into slot
#4 and #5. Slot #4 must be
populated first. For baseband and
compressed mixed input
encoders, the FLEX module can
be either slot #4 or #5. ASI input
adapters cannot use slot #4 as it
is used for first FLEX module.
RF 8VSB Slot #1 (typical), or slot #3 if slot

1 is already in use, or slot # 2 if
slots 1 and 3 are already in use.
(1 card per chassis)
NOTE: ASI Input modules (used with FLEX module) and ASI Output modules utilize the same hardware,
but perform different functions based on; 1) the slot number and 2) if a FLEX module is installed. If
installed in slots #2 or 5 the ASI module is always an output, If a FLEX module is installed, an ASI module
installed in slots #1 or 3 is an input.
C.1.2 Viewing the Control Board (CPC) Revision Information

1. From the Platform tab click on the Platform link.
2. Click on the Control Board (CPC) link.
The Control Board (CPC) Configuration page appears.
3. Click on the Maintenance tab to examine the version information.

Appendix D
Boot Sequence
This appendix describes the encoder boot sequence, including the messages that appear on
the local control panel display.
D.1 Local Control Panel Display Messages during Bootup

Messages on the local control panel indicate progress during boot-up. During a successful
boot, many events occur so quickly you cannot see the messages. The following sections
describe the messages that you can see during boot attempts.
NOTE: During the boot sequence, do not press any key on the keypad.
The following sequence describes the display on the vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) during
a successful startup:
 Power on
VFD line 1 = Harmonic Inc
VFD line 2 = System Loading
 Begin loading
VFD line 1 = Electra 82XX
 Booting
VFD line 2 = Loading xxxxxxxx.elf
 Finished
VFD line 2 = Multichannel Encoder
The following examples describe the display on the vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) during
startup using the following license types:
 MPEG2 - MPEG2 license
 AVC – H.264 license
 HD – HD Video format (also includes the SD license)
 SD – SD Video format
Several typical VFD example displays are shown below:
 MPEG2+AVC HD and SD: "Electra 82XX Mixed”
 MPEG2 ,SD and HD: “Electra 82XX HD MP2"
 AVC, SD and HD: "Electra 82XX HD AVC"
 AVC+MPEG2 , HD: "Electra 82XX Any HD"
 AVC+MPEG2, SD: "Electra 82XX Any SD"
 AVC HD: "Electra 82XX HD AVC"
 MPEG2 HD: "Electra 82XX HD MP2"
 AVC SD: "Electra 82XX SD AVC"

Appendix D Boot Sequence Other Local Control Panel Display Messages
 MPEG2 SD: "Electra 82XX SD MP2"
D.2 Other Local Control Panel Display Messages

The local control panel displays messages for other types of restarts, including a system reset
and loading new software.
D.2.1 Resetting the Encoder

When you reset the encoder from NMX, a message on the VFD shows that the encoder has
been reset. The encoder uses the boot file on the hard drive when you reset it.
 Reset from NMX
VFD line 1 = Bye bye...
VFD line 2 =
 After power cycle
VFD line 1 = Harmonic Inc
 Begin loading
 Booting
 Finished
D.2.2 Loading New Software

You can download new software to an encoder using NMX. After downloading the software,
restart the encoder to begin using the new software. The following messages appear:
 Begin loading
 Booting
 Finished

Appendix E
Wiring the –48 VDC Power Supply
If your encoder has the optional –48 VDC power supply, follow these steps to wire the power
supply. Figure E-1 shows the DC power supply, which is located on the back panel.
Figure E-1: DC power supply
E.1 Getting Started

Before you begin wiring the –48 VDC power supply, make sure that you provide the
necessary overcurrent protection, wires, and power connector.
E.2 Power Source Specifications

The DC power source feeding the encoder must meet the following requirements:
 Electrically isolated from any AC power source.
 Positive ground. The Positive bus of the DC power source must be reliably connected to
the Ground bus.
Each feed-pair must provide a continuous supply of power that meets the specifications
shown in Table E-1.
Table E-1: DC Power Source Requirements
Voltage 40 to 60 VDC
Max operating current 8 amps
Max input surge current 20 amps
E.3 Overcurrent Protection

To provide overcurrent protection:
 Provide overcurrent protection devices as part of each rack housing encoders.
 Locate a readily accessible disconnect device between the DC power source and the
encoder.
 Use a 10-amp double-pole fast trip, DC-rated disconnect device for each DC power
connector.
NOTE: Overcurrent protection devices must meet applicable national and local electrical safety codes
and be approved for the intended application.

Appendix E Wiring the –48 VDC Power Supply Wiring Requirements
E.4 Wiring Requirements

The encoder is connected to the DC power source using three wires:
 –Vin
 GND
 +Vin
Although Harmonic provides the power input connector with the NSG device, you must
supply the wires.
The wires must comply with the specifications shown in Table E-2.
Table E-2: DC Power Wire Requirements
Suitable conductor material Copper only
–Vin and +Vin wires 16 AWG rating
Ground cable 16 AWG rating
Cable insulation rating Minimum 80 C, low smoke fume (LSF), flame

retardant
Cable type Must comply with at least one of the following

standards:
 UL 1581 (VW-1) - UL style 1028 or equivalent
 EEE 383
 EEE 1202-1991
Branch circuit cable Per applicable national electrical codes

insulation color
Grounding cable color Green-yellow
E.5 Power Connector

The encoder is supplied with a special DC power connector plug that matches the DC power
socket on the back of the encoder.
This connector is made by WAGO, model number 231-103/037-000.
Use only the original connector for connecting the encoder to the DC power source. Contact
Harmonic Technical Support if you want to use any other type of connector.
Figure E-2 shows the connector and its strain relief housing.
Figure E-2: DC power connector

Appendix E Wiring the –48 VDC Power Supply Assembling the DC Input Power Cable
E.6 Assembling the DC Input Power Cable

To assemble the DC input power cable:
1. Prepare the power wires as specified in E.4 Wiring Requirements on page 60.
2. Use the disconnect device to make sure that the power supply from the DC power
source to the cables is switched off.
CAUTION: Turn off the power before proceeding with these instructions.
3. Unplug the WAGO power connector from the power socket on the encoder back panel.
4. Identify the three wires coming from the DC power source that are used in the
connection to the expansion unit:
 –Vin
 +Vin
 GND
5. Strip up to 0.3 inches (8 mm) of insulation from each of the wires coming from the DC
power source.
Do not strip more than this length from each wire. Stripping more leaves uninsulated wire
exposed outside the DC connector after the assembly is complete.
6. Insert a small screwdriver into the rectangular hole directly above the hole in the DC
connector where you want to insert the first cable and press down on the screwdriver.
This opens the cage clamp for this section of the DC plug connector.
NOTE: WAGO also sells tools specifically designed to open cage clamps easily. For more information,
either visit the WAGO web site at www.wago.com, or call WAGO at 1-800-346-7245 and request
information about items 210-250 or 231-131.
7. Feed the exposed section of the wire into the matching hole in the DC plug connector, as
shown in Figure E-3
Figure E-3: DC power connector detail
8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for the other two wires to complete the assembly of the DC
input cable.
NOTE: If you need to remove a wire from the DC plug connector, insert a small screwdriver into the slot
directly above the wire and press down on the screwdriver to free the wire from the cage clamp.

Appendix F
FLEX Decoding Module
F.1 Introduction
The FLEX decoding module delivers video decoding capability and is integrated into either an
Electra or Ion encoder chassis (which will be referred to as the “host” encoder). The FLEX
decoding module (hereafter referred to as the FLEX module) is a decoding module only (see
Figure F-1). A single FLEX module is able to decode up to two (2) incoming channels, and an
appropriately configured encoder can deliver up to four (4) channels in a single rack-unit (1-
RU). The FLEX module decodes MPEG-2 in both standard definition (SD) or high definition
(HD) formats, thereby eliminating the dependency on ingress formats. The FLEX module is a
unique gateway designed with the flexibility to deliver any type of pre-compressed video to
any host encoder. The FLEX module supports both ASI and IP inputs, the most efficient
interfaces used to route and transport pre-compressed video feeds.
NOTE: AHC-561 card is not supported for use with FLEX modules.
The FLEX module is controlled and configured with the NMX Digital Service Manager
application or SAG, the web-based GUI. The FLEX module also accepts decoded ATSC 8VSB
signals from the RF Input Card ( RF Input Adapter on page 73). The FLEX module does not
descramble or reconstruct all audio and ancillary data services (such as VBI) on the output
port.
NOTE: The encoder chassis configuration must include an input module for IP. The same GbE Pro card
are used for both ProStream 1000 muxes and Electra encoders.
Figure F-1: FLEX Module Ports
F.2 Video Decoding Specifications

Table F-1 describes video specifications supported by the Table F-1describes video
specifications supported by the FLEX module. See the following tables for more information
about video and audio compression. The Electra 7000 also supports auto-format detection
and switching (within 30 seconds). See the following tables for more information about video
and audio compression.
Table F-1: Video Decoding Features
Feature Support
Video Decoding  MPEG-2 MP@ML

 MPEG-2 MP@HL
Aspect Ratios  4:3 and 16:9

Appendix F FLEX Decoding Module Audio Passthrough Specifications
Table F-1: Video Decoding Features
Feature Support
Video Formats 480i/29.97, 576i/25, 720p/59.94 720/50, 1080i/25,

1080i/29.97
Additional features General:

(available on some specific  HD decode and downcovert to SD
hosts only) SD hosts only:
 Decodes MPEG-2 MP@ML (480i and 576i)
HD hosts only:
 Decodes MPEG-2 MP@HL (720p 50/60 and 1080i
50/60)
Specific hosts only:
 ASI input and output available with FLEX module (using
two ASI cards)
F.3 Audio Passthrough Specifications

Table F-2 describes the audio passthrough specifications supported by the FLEX module.
Table F-2: Audio Passthrough Specifications
Feature Support
Number of channels  8 (however, the total passthrough bitrate per FLEX

program cannot exceed 4Mbps)
Audio formats  MPEG1-L2. Dolby Digital (AC-3), and AAC audio

passthrough.
 MPEG1-L2 1.0 and 2.0
 Dolby AC3 5.1 and 2.0
Audio processing  Audio passthrough

 Audio passthrough of dual channel
 No Fixed Audio Gain Adjustment for passthrough audio
 Audio passthrough with repacketization
 Audio passthrough
 Silence insertion during CRC errors or buffer underruns
Operating modes  Mono, dual channel or decode to stereo, joint stereo,

5.1 multichannel (no decode to PCM on audio
passthrough)

Appendix F FLEX Decoding Module Audio Decode Specifications
F.4 Audio Decode Specifications

Table F-3 describes the audio decode specifications supported by the FLEX module.
NOTE: Audio leveling is also supported by the FLEX decoding module. This feature defines a constant
gain adjustment for incoming audio signal.
Table F-3: FLEX Audio Decode Specifications
Feature Support
Audio Decoding Format  MPEG1-L2

 AC-3
Audio Decoding Mode  Dolby AC-3 with multichannel decoding, stereo mono
and multichannel downmixing
Audio Decoding Parameters  Static Level Adjustment

 Dynamic Level Adjustment
 Delay
 Re-embedded group/pair
Compression Mode (AC-3  Line mode and RF mode

only)
Additional Support  Support for multiple decode of the same PID (audio
decode)
F.4.1 Decoding Resource Considerations

A multichannel decode stream counts as 3 stereo decode streams. If no downmixing and no
dynamic level adjustment is enabled on any stream, the absolute maximum number of audio
decode streams is 8, allowed in one of these (and only these) combinations:
 Up to 4 mono/stereo decode streams per FLEX decoding port
 Up to one multichannel audio decode and one stereo decode stream per FLEX decoding
port
 Up to 2 multichannel audio decode and 2 stereo audio decode streams on the first FLEX
decoding port
 Up to 8 mono/stereo decode streams on the first FLEX decoding port (with no audio on
second port)
Table F-4 describes additional AC-3 resource considerations. Table F-5 describes additional
MPEG-L2 resource considerations.

Table F-4: AC-3 Resource Considerations
Resource
Multichannel
Audio Input Usage
Input Format Decoding Mode DownMix Result
(into card) Equivalent
checkbox
Mono Available Audio on the Stereoa

left channel.
Silence on the
right channel.
Mono Stereo* Audio on both 3 x Stereo

channels.
Multichannel No Audio on the 3 x Stereo

Center
channel.
Silence on all
others.
Mon Available Audio on the

(irrelevant for left channel.
AC-3 this Silence on the
decoding right channel.
mode) Stereoa
Stereo Audio on both
Stereo channels
Multichannel No Audio on both 3 x Stereo

left and right
channels.
Silence on all
others.
AC-3 Mono Available Multichannel Stereoa

(continued) (must be downmix to
enabled for Mono on the
this left channel.
decoding
Multichannel mode, or an
alarm is
raised and
decoding
stops)
Stereo Audio on both

channels.
Multichannel No Audio on both 3 x Stereo

left and right
channels.
Silence on all
others.

a. Enabling Multichannel downmixing allocates resources for downmixing, resulting in resource

usage equivalent to 3 x Stereo.
Table F-5: MPEG-L2 Resource Considerations
Audio Input (into Decoding Resource Usage

Input Format Result
card) Mode Equivalent
Mono Mono Audio on left

channel. Silence on
MPEG-L2 Stereo right channel. Stereo
Stereo Mono Audio on both

channels.
Stereo

Appendix F FLEX Decoding Module Ancillary Data Specifications
F.5 Ancillary Data Specifications

A multichannel encoder equipped with FLEX is essentially receiving and outputting
compressed streams. Therefore the terminology used regarding ancillary data can be
incorrect or misleading. VBI data is not applicable to fully digital signals, but is used by user
habit. The FLEX module does not re-create any of the ancillary data, it simply passes it intact
as packets of bits, to the associate encoder’s TS output.
Table F-6 describes the ancillary data specifications supported by the FLEX module.
Table F-6: Ancillary Data Specifications
Feature Support
Vertical Interval Data WST (Teletext), Inverted WST, WSS, VPS, AFD and bar data,
Services (Pass through only) VITC, Closed Captioning per CEA-608 and 708, AMOL and
TV Guide data.
Number of channels 4 PIDS
625-Line VBI WSS line blackout with actual black
F.6 Input Specifications

Table F-7 describes the input specifications supported by the FLEX module
Table F-7: Input Specifications
Feature Support
Transport stream Inputs  MPEG-2 TS
ASI interface (optional module)
Connector  4x BNC, 75 Ω
MPEG format  188 Bytes per TS packet
Processing  1 MPTS/SPTS per port Up to 150 Mbps per port
ASI Ports 4
IP interface (optional module)
Type Gigabit Ethernet
IP ports 2 Independent ports
Connector 2 x copper SFPs
Speed 1 x 1000 Mbps per port
IP encapsulation MPEG-2 TS over UDP/IP 1 to 7 TS/ IP
MPEG format 188 Bytes per TS packet
MPEG-2 TS MPTS and SPTS
Maximum Bit-Rate per 80 Mbps

Socket

Appendix F FLEX Decoding Module Output Specifications
Table F-7: Input Specifications
Feature Support
Addressing Unicast and multicast
Management IGMP, ARP, and ICMP
Forward Error Correction The FLEX module supports SMTE 2022 Annex C forward
(FEC) error correction (FEC). FEC provides lost packet recovery at
the receiving devices.
RF Input Card
For specifics see Appendix G on page 73
F.7 Output Specifications

Table F-8 describes the output specifications supported by the FLEX module.
Table F-8: Outputs Specifications
Feature Support
Video Outputs  One (1) per decoded channel with video only, SDI or
HD-SDI. One (1) additional per channel for confidence
monitoring only
Connector Type  DIN 1.0/2.3 (DIN 1.0/2.3 to BNC adapters available)
Embedded Data along the  No Audio, VBI, VANC or HANC data embedded. The
Video data are embedded into the SDI/HD-SDI output.
F.8 Environmental and Physical

Compliant with ROHS Directive 2002/95/EC. Refer to the encoder environmental
specifications for additional information.
F.9 Module Slots

The diagram below represents the back panel of typical encoder. The diagram shows the slot
number and the modules that can be installed in that slot. NMX or SAG uses the slot number
to differentiate between cards of the same type within the encoder.
Slot 2 Slot 4 FLEX Slot 5 FLEX
Slot 1 Slot 3 Main Board
F.10 Installing the FLEX Decoding Module

This section describes how to install the FLEX Decoding Module. The module’s ports are
shown in Figure F-1 on page 62.

Appendix F FLEX Decoding Module Installing the FLEX Decoding Module
Host encoders encoders are typically ordered from the factory with the FLEX module already
installed. However, if additional FLEX modules are installed, installation of the FLEX module in
the field would be required.
F.10.0.1 ESD Safety Precautions

To protect modules from electrostatic discharge (ESD), follow these safety precautions:
 Always wear a properly grounded antistatic wrist strap whenever handling the modules.
 Keep the module inside the antistatic bag until you are ready to install the module in a
chassis.
F.10.1 Installing a Module

Before installing the FLEX module, you may need to upgrade the software version on the
encoder. Contact Harmonic Customer Support to find out which software version you need to
install the additional module.
There is also a CPC limitation that requires version 1.05.
NOTE: Before making changes to the FLEX module, make sure the service configuration is cleared before
powering down the system. Also, before installing the FLEX module make sure that the encoder has the
appropriate software version installed before installing the module using either NMX or SAG.
NOTE: The FLEX module must be installed in slot 4 (and an optional, second module in slot 5) of the
encoder.
You need a Phillips™ screwdriver to install the FLEX module.

To install the FLEX module:
1. Turn off the encoder in which you are installing the module.
2. Remove the protective covers from slots 1 through 5 where you are going to install the
module (by loosening the two screws with the Phillips screwdriver).
Save the cover for future use.
3. While wearing an ESD wrist strap, unpack the module from its antistatic protective
packing material.
CAUTION: Unpack and handle the module away from electric motors, transformers, and other similar
machinery.
4. Slide the module onto the encoder by lining up the edges of the module with the slots in
the chassis.
Make sure that the FLEX module goes into the encoder smoothly without binding or
scraping other modules. The modules should slide easily until you feel the module
engage the internal connector, and the module is flush with the back of the encoder. Do
not force the module.
5. Tighten the two screws with the screwdriver.
NOTE: Refer to the encoder guide or online help for information about accommodating the new FLEX
module in the encoder’s configuration.

Appendix F FLEX Decoding Module Cabling the FLEX Module
F.11 Cabling the FLEX Module

This section describes how to cable the FLEX module. Cabling the FLEX module is very
straight forward. All video and monitor ports are clearly marked. The following table lists the
ports and required connectors.
NOTE: Video ports can either be used for loopback or confidence monitoring.
Each firmware license ships with two video loopback cables. An optional adapter cable can
be purchased for use with the monitoring ports. You must also have an IP input module
installed. Figure F-3 on page 71 provides additional information on understanding the
encoder’s LED color values.
F.12 Re-Encode Chassis Scenarios

This section describes two recommended re-encode chassis scenarios: 2- Channel and 4-
Channel scenarios.
F.12.1 2 - Channel
Figure F-1 on page 62 illustrates a typical 2-channel re-encode chassis cabling assignment.
This scenario makes use of a base 2-channel encoder chassis. Table F-9 describes the port
and cable associations.
NOTE: For the monitor ports there is a DIN to BNC pigtail connector that can be ordered. Harmonic Part
number: FLEX-MON, 229-0054067.
Table F-9: Port and Cable Assignments (2-channel)
Port Description Connector
Video 1 75 Ω cable DIN 1.0/2.3
Monitor 1 75 Ω cable. This output port is DIN 1.0/2.3

used for the loopback cable that
feeds an encoder.
Video 2 75Ω cable DIN 1.0/2.3
Monitor 2 75 Ω cable. The second output DIN 1.0/2.3

port can be used as a monitoring
and troubleshooting purposes.
NOTE: The FLEX module must use slot 4.

Appendix F FLEX Decoding Module Re-Encode Chassis Scenarios
Audio Module FLEX Module
Attaches to optional SDI

IP Module Audio Module
monitor (video only)
Figure F-2: 2 - Channel Re-Encode Chassis (Cable) Scenario
Figure F-3 describes the LED colors and what they represent.
720p
Figure F-3: LED Color Chart
F.12.2 4 - Channel
Figure F-4 illustrates a typical 4-channel re-encode chassis cabling assignment. This scenario
makes use of a base 4-channel encoder chassis.
Table F-10: Port and Cable Assignments
Port Description Connector
Video 1 75 Ω cable DIN 1.0/2.3
Monitor 1 75 Ω cable. This output port is DIN 1.0/2.3

used for the loopback cable that
feeds an encoder.
Monitor 2 75 Ω cable. The second output DIN 1.0/2.3

port can be used as a monitoring
and troubleshooting purposes.

Appendix F FLEX Decoding Module Configuring the FLEX Module in NMX
Table F-10: Port and Cable Assignments
FLEX Module
Attaches to
optional SDI monitor
IP Module Audio Module
Figure F-4: 4 - Channel Re-Encode Chassis (Cable) Scenario
F.13 Configuring the FLEX Module in NMX

Refer to the NMX online help system for configuring a FLEX module for use in your NMX
Digital Service Manager application.

Appendix G
RF Input Adapter
This appendix contains specifications for the RF Input Card.
The RF Input Adapter is a four channel ATSC 8VSB receiver. It receives four independent
ATSC 8VSB signals on its inputs and outputs four MPEG-2 Transport Streams over the chassis
internal bus to one or more FLEX decoding modules. The RF Input Adapter does not support
analog demodulation.
The RF Input Adapter can be managed by either NMX or SAG. Figure G-1 on page 73 displays
the adapter (rear panel).
Figure G-1: RF Input Adapter
The LED lights show status, as shown in Table G-1 on page 73.
Table G-1: LED status lights
Display Status
Off Port disabled
Blinking Yellow Loss of sync
Red Packet error rate (PER) threshold exceeded
Steady yellow SNR below threshold
Green Port Enabled, no alarms
G.1 RF Specifications
The RF specifications for the adapter are listed below.
 VSB Input: 4 Type ‘F’ connectors, per IEC 60169-24
 Tuning Range: VHF/UHF (Channels 2-59)
NOTE: Tuning range is limited to Channels 2 to 59 by software (and SCTE 02-2006) , per the FCC/
Industry Canada decisions to release channels 60 to 69 for public safety use.
 Sensitivity: -78dBm/6 MHz

 Dynamic Range: > 80dB

Appendix G RF Input Adapter Output Specifications
G.2 Output Specifications

The output specification for the adapter is:
 Four MPEG-2 Transport Streams, per ATSC A/53 Part 3 and ISO/IEC 13818-1
G.3 Environmental and Physical

Compliant with ROHS Directive 2002/95/EC. Refer to the encoder environmental
specifications for additional information.

Appendix H
ASI Adapter
This appendix contains specifications for the ASI (input and output) Adapter specifications.
The ASI Adapter can be managed by either NMX or the SAG. Figure H-1 shows a diagram of
the ASI Adapter.
Figure H-1: ASI Adapter
H.1 Port Specifications

Table H-1 lists the optional ASI Adapter port specifications. Additionally, if the ASI adapter is
used as an input adapter slots 1-4 will be input ports.
If the ASI adapter is used as an output adapter only slots 1 and 2 are mirrored outputs (always
enabled).
Table H-1: Port Specifications
ASI ports Output: Ports 1 and 2/Input: Ports 3 and 4

Format DVB ASI (per CENELEC EN 50083-9)
Impedance 75 Ω unbalanced
Connectors BNC
H.1.1 Connecting the ASI Output Cables

The optional ASI Adapter has four ASI ports. Ports 1 and 2 are output ports.
Because the output ports are redundant, you can connect one port to a modulator or
remultiplexer and the other to a backup modulator or backup remultiplexer. The cable type
you select depends on the distance between the encoder and the output device. The ports
use a 75-ohm BNC coaxial connector.
NOTE: The maximum length of ASI cable is approximately 900 feet; there is no minimum specified.
To connect the ASI output cables:

 Connect an ASI cable with 75-ohm BNC coaxial connector from ASI Port 1 or Port 2 to an
appropriate output device.
H.1.2 Connecting the ASI Input Cables

The optional ASI adapter has four ASI ports. Ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 are input ports. Connect one
or both ASI input ports to input devices.

Appendix H ASI Adapter Port Specifications
The cable type you select depends on the distance between the encoder and the input
device. The ports use a 75-ohm BNC coaxial connector.
NOTE: The maximum length of ASI cable is approximately 900 feet; there is no minimum specified.
To connect the ASI input cables:

 Connect an ASI cable with 75-ohm BNC coaxial connector from ASI Port 3 or Port 4 to an
appropriate input device.

Appendix I
A/B Power Input Switch
I.1 Introduction
This appendix contains specifications for the A/B Power Input switch.
The A/B Power Input switch receives two separate AC main input sources (to support
redundancy), monitors the voltage, and selects the good voltage to provide one AC output for
input into either the AC or DC power supply. The A/B Power Input switch automatically
changes from the line A input to the Line B input (or the reverse) upon loss of power on the
active line. The A/B Power Input switch uses and monitors the active line continuously and
switches to the backup port only when the active line has a fault. The card switches back
automatically when the active port is detected as normal and stable (with an appropriate
delay).
NOTE: The A/B Power Input switch is a dual-height card and can only be installed in slots 1 and 3.
The A/B Power Input switch can be managed by the Standalone GUI (SAG). Figure I-1 on
page 77 displays the A/B Power Input switch (rear panel).
Pigtail power output cable

(plugs into encoder)
Figure I-1: A/B Power Input switch

Appendix I A/B Power Input Switch Card Status
I.2 Card Status

This section describes how to recognize the current status of the A/B Power Input switch
through its LEDs.
NOTE: It is recommended that you use A for primary equipment and B for backup equipment.
The LED lights show adapter status, as shown in Table I-1 on page 78.
Table I-1: LED status lights
Display Status
Red Input power (for that port) is not within the

acceptable voltage range
Green Steady: input power for that port is within

acceptable voltage range
Flashing: port is being utilized for input power
Orange Port failure (can’t be used)
Off No power or broken LED

Index
A digital program insertion 20

AC power supply display, front panel 36
connecting 33 DiviTrack IP 19
overview 23 Dolby Digital AC-3 bit rates 49
agency approvals 4 DPI 20, 48
air filters 41 to 42 E
airflow 28 environmental specifications 45
alphanumeric keys 35 Ethernet management port
analog audio connecting cable 33
connecting 31 described 24
ASI output ports specifications 46
connecting 75 European EMI/EMC approvals 4
specifications 75
audio cables, connecting 31 F
audio compression rates, described 50 fault relay port 24, 48
audio encoding features 18 FCC compliance 2
features
B audio encoding 18
back panel general 11
described 23 video encoding 15
Ethernet management port 24, 47 filters. See air filters 41
fault relay port 24 front bezel 21
fuse 23 removing 30
IP output port 24 front panel 21, 35
LEDs 26 front panel display 36
port specifications 46, 75 function keys 35
serial data port 25 fuse 43
video input ports 24
boot sequence 57 G
GPI Ports 48
C
cabling the encoder 31 H
compliance and approval 2 hardware specifications 45
connecting Harmonic equipment, modifying 2
analog audio ports 31 Harmonic Heartbeat Protocol 20
ASI output 75 help, displaying on VFD 36
audio input cables 31 HHP 20
DC power supply 59 hot keys 35
digital audio ports 31
I
Ethernet management cable 33
installing the encoder 27
IP output cables 32
Ion Configuration Manager
video input cables 32
accessing 38
connections, FCC compliance 2
overview 37
connectors
IP output port
AC power 23
connecting cables 32
digital audio input 46
described 24
Ethernet 24, 46
fault relay 48 K
IP output 24 keypad 35
RJ-45 24, 46 to 47
video 46
L
Contact closure 48 LEDs
cTUVus, North American safety approval 4 back panel 26
front panel 22
D video port 26
DC power supply 24, 59 loading new software 58
digital audio local control panel
connecting 31 described 22
port specifications 46 display 36

Index
Low Resolution Video 16

LRV 16, 32
M
MAC address, viewing 37
maintaining air filters 41
maintaining fuse 43
N
navigation keys 35
North American EMI approvals 4
North American Safety approvals 4
O
output port, IP 24, 32
P
pinouts, port 47
port specifications 46, 75
ports
Ethernet management 24
fault relay 24
IP output 24
serial data 25
video input 24
power supply
AC 33
DC 59
specifications 45
R
rack mounting 27
rack rails, attaching 29
rack-mount kit 27
Redundancy 48
replacing air filters 42
resetting the encoder 58
RJ-45 connectors 24, 46 to 47
S
serial data port 25
specifications
environment 45
fuse 45
hardware 45
input and output 46, 75
port 46, 75
power supply 45
video 54
standards and approvals 4
T
TUV, European safety approval 4
U
unpacking the encoder 27
V
VFD
display during boot 57
paths, represented 36
video encoding features 15
video input ports
connecting cables 32
description 24
LEDs 26
video specifications 54
W
WEEE compliance 2

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EMI: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, ICES-003, Issue 2, Class A FCC

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EMI/EMC: EN55022, Class A, EN55024 CE

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Chapter 4 Operating the Encoder

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Appendix A Encoder Specifications

Appendix B Audio and Video Specifications

Appendix C Encoder Back Panel Slot Locations

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C.1 Adapter Configurations for All Encoders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Appendix D Boot Sequence

Appendix E Wiring the –48 VDC Power Supply

Appendix F FLEX Decoding Module

Appendix G RF Input Adapter

Appendix H ASI Adapter

Appendix I A/B Power Input Switch

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1.1 Manual Organization

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2.1 Operating Environment

2.2 General Features

Table 2-1: General Features

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Table 2-1: General Features continued

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Table 2-1: General Features continued

Audio input  Default: Embedded

 One 5.1 surround or three stereo pairs

 Complete embedded audio extraction of eight pairs

Transport Outputs  MPEG-2 Transport Stream over UDP/IP (redundant 100/1000

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Table 2-1: General Features continued

IP output  One 10/100/1000 Base-T port with second redundant

a. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital

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2.3 Video Features

Table 2-2: Video Features

Video Processing  LookAhead multi-pass processing