IDC Star Pro G2 Manuel utilisateur
Technical Manual
July 2017
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Quick Reference ................................................................................................................3
Important Information .......................................................................................................4
Quick Set Up Guide...........................................................................................................5
Program and Data Delivery by Satellite...........................................................................6
IDC Receiver Installation Guide .......................................................................................7
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 7
Antenna Requirements ......................................................................................................... 7
Unpacking, Contents and Set-up .......................................................................................... 8
Receiver Preparation and Authorisation ............................................................................... 8
Receiver LCD Display Options............................................................................................ 10
Audio output ports ............................................................................................................... 10
Control Ports ....................................................................................................................... 11
News Maker ........................................................................................................................ 12
Time Source........................................................................................................................ 12
Receiver Configuration...................................................................................................13
Audio Channels................................................................................................................... 13
Relay Channels................................................................................................................... 13
Manual Channel Change Procedure................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................................15
Dish Alignment Checks ....................................................................................................... 15
Procedure for Returning Equipment .............................................................................16
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Quick Reference
•Ku Band
•Optus D2
•Transponder 1
•Vertical polarisation
•Main carrier downlink frequency = 12293.7500 MHz
•Circuit ID = FFXD001
•Modulation = QPSK 2/3
•Standard = DVB-S2
•Symbol rate = 1548.9Ksym
•International Datacasting SFX3102F PRO AUDIO
•Norsat PLL LNB recommended (stability +/- 25 kHz or better)
•Intermediate Frequency = 993.75
•NCC PID = 4151
•DVB S2 Transport Stream = 1
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Important Information
The system is sensitive to external interference and especially to severe variations within the
mains supply. Continuity cannot be guaranteed following blackouts/brownouts. Heavy mains
dips or spikes may result in connected equipment being activated, causing uncontrolled and
unscheduled broadcast of material.
It is a common practice, to power remote control systems with alternative power sources
having mains isolating features, such as UPS.
It is recommended that the receiver be powered from an uninterruptible power supply.
WARNING
OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT INVOLVES THE USE OF VOLTAGES AND
CURRENTS WHICH MAY BE DANGEROUS TO HUMAN LIFE. OPERATING PERSONNEL
SHOULD OBSERVE ALL SAFETY REGULATIONS. DO NOT CHANGE COMPONENTS OR
MAKE ADJUSTMENTS INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT WITH POWER ON UNLESS PROPER
PRECAUTIONS ARE OBSERVED.
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Quick Set Up Guide - Star Pro G2 Audio Receiver
The IDC Receiver is shipped containing: 1 x STAR Pro G2 Audio Receiver
1 x Australian/IEC Mains Power Cord
Step 1 Test to ensure the satellite receiver is operational after shipment.
1. Set the receiver on a work surface; do not connect it to the antenna.
2. Plug the AC power cord into the rear panel and into the AC outlet.
3. The STATUS LED should now be RED.
4. After 2 minutes the:
•STATUS LED will change to GREEN
•LOCK LED will illuminate RED
•CONTROL LED will be OFF
•AUDIO 1 will be GREEN
•AUDIO 2 will be GREEN
5. Power down the Receiver.
If any of the above steps fail, contact Macquarie Media Syndication.
Step 2 Rack mount the Receiver, connect the antenna feed and power up.
1. After 2 minutes the:
•STATUS LED will change to GREEN.
•LOCK LED will be GREEN.
•CONTROL LED will BLINK GREEN.
•AUDIO 1 will be GREEN.
•AUDIO 2 will be GREEN.
2. Audio 1 or 2 may or may not be blinking, this is normal.
If any of the LEDs are not GREEN refer to the Installation Guide on pages 7
to 9 of this Manual.
Step 3 Attach the audio and closures’ connectors.
For wiring, refer to the Receiver Configuration on Page 15.
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Program and Data Delivery by Satellite
The IDC STAR Pro G2 Audio Satellite Receiver system is capable of utilising various industry
standard compression CODECs for Broadcast quality transmission over satellite. For stations
receiving live and pre-recorded programs via our satellite system the benefits are:
•Quality delivery
•Lower overheads
•Less equipment wear and tear
•Less maintenance
The Satellite System Offers
•Digital 20 kHz stereo delivery
•Circuit assigning, start & stopping recording for pre-fed material
•Data transmission for AAP news copy
•Improved efficiency and increased program flexibility
•Full "localism" on network: IDs sweeps, jingles etc.
Satellite Equipment
SFX3102 Pro Audio Receiver excluding GST and Freight $4,825.00
STAR Pro Audio Generation 2 excluding GST and Freight $2,995.00
Monthly Satellite Fee (authorisation charge) ex GST $519.00
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IDC Receiver Installation Guide
Introduction
These notes describe the installation and operation of the receiving equipment, a digital audio
satellite receiver from International Datacasting Corporation. The system uplinks audio in the
DVB-S2 standard. The transponder is Number 1, on Optus Satellite 2, D-series. Transmission
from this transponder covers Australia and New Zealand. It requires a Low Noise Block
Downconverter, LNB, PLL type. The SFX Pro Audio satellite receiver delivers two stereo audio
streams and corresponding contact closures for IDs, sweeps, jingles etc.
The Main Output (Channel/Audio 1) is usually configured to supply the correct audio for a live
broadcast feed. However, the Auxiliary Output (Channel/Audio 2) may, on occasion, also be
used. To provide maximum flexibility we recommend both Channels are wired through to all
on-air and production studios and your automation system.
The internal configuring of these outputs is controlled from Macquarie Media Syndication, the
particular mode being dependent on the program format, channel usage, stereo, mono, dual
mono etc. The Receiver also provides 4 relay contact closure outputs to control station
equipment for local insertion of material into program presentations. The system provides the
"News Maker" wire service which is supplied to authorised recipients through the RS–232
Receive Pin 1 on channel 2 relay connector.
The receivers also have the ability to replay, forward and store content via the Ethernet ports
on the receiver.
Antenna Requirements
We recommend a dish size between 2m and 2.7m (location dependent). IDC satellite
receivers demand input RF signals to be tightly controlled in frequency, which requires highly
stable conversion within the Low Noise Block Converter (LNB) of the antenna. For reliable
performance, LNB Local Oscillator stability must be better than +/- 25kHz, which is usually
achieved only in LNBs based on phase-locked-loop design. Check your LNB and if required
replace with a PLL type. The LNB can usually be replaced without upsetting the feed focus.
Your antenna system should be regularly checked for overall alignment, including pointing,
focus and polarisation (vertical), and the condition of the lead-in cable and RF connectors. If
you wish to provide split antenna feeds to the IDC receiver or other receivers, isolate the LNB
power feed from one or the other receivers, using a splitter with DC-isolation.
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Unpacking, Contents and Set-up
The IDC Receiver is shipped containing: SFX3102 Pro Audio Receiver
Australian/IEC Mains Power Cord
Receiver Preparation and Authorisation
1. Plug the power cord into the unit and into the AC outlet. The STATUS LED is now
green. If it is not, contact Macquarie Media Syndication.
2. After a minute, the LOCK LED will illuminate. If the receiver’s lock light does not turn
green, follow this procedure:
3. Using the keypad, press the up or down arrow until you get to Carrier A. Press the
green check mark button twice.
4. If the receiver displays the message: *Password Error*, press the RED X and arrow
down to Authorisation, then press the Green Check Key twice.
5. Using the keys, enter B341, then press the Green Check Key. The receiver will now
display 4 asterisks. Press the Red X button.
6. Arrow down until reaching Carrier A, then press the Green Check button twice.
7. Use the up or down arrow buttons to change the value and use the left or right arrow
buttons to move the cursor left or right. Change the frequency to 0993.750000. Press
the green check mark button to accept the frequency.
8. Press the right arrow to enter the Rate menu. Enter the carrier symbol to 01548.900.
9. Press the right arrow to enter the Mod standard menu. Select Modulation to DVBS2.
10. Press the right arrow to enter the Parameters menu. Set the Parameters to Auto.
11. Press the right arrow to enter the next menu which will be either:
a. NCC PID menu. Set to 4151; or
b. Spec Inversion menu. Set to Off.
12. Press the right arrow to enter the TS ID menu. Enter the TS ID to 1.
13. Press the right arrow to enter the 22 KHz Tone menu. Enter the 22 KHz to Off.
14. Press the right arrow to enter the Polarisation menu. Specify Horizontal.
15. Press the right arrow to enter the preferred menu. Specify Preferred as Yes.
16. Press the right arrow, the receiver will prompt to copy the settings to Carrier B. Select
Yes, then press green check button to accept this option.
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17. To power the antenna's LNB with the receiver:
a. Press the red “X” button to exit the Carrier Menu and press the down button
until you get to the LNB menu.
b. Press the green check mark button to enter the LNB Power Supply menu, use
the up or down arrow buttons to enable the LNB power supply.
c. Press the green check mark button to accept the change. If the signal is
present at the coaxial cable connector on the rear panel, your receiver should
lock to the DVB carrier, indicated by the green LOCK LED.
18. Connect the antenna feed to the receiver and power-up.
19. When the LOCK LED is steady on GREEN, contact Macquarie Media Syndication to
confirm authorisation and test the receiver. If the LOCK LED flashes between RED
AND GREEN or is steady on RED, check the antenna system. Authorisation will be
indicated by the CH1 and CH2 Audio LED's FLASHING GREEN.
LED Display
Lock indicates receivers lock to incoming satellite DVB carrier on the L-Band input.
•Off: no power and no lock.
•Solid Green: unit is locked to the DVB carrier.
•Solid Orange: unit is locked but the signal has fallen to a level at which
uncorrected packets may appear. If rain fade is the cause, the receiver will
recover quickly without losing lock.
•Solid Red: the unit is not locked to the DVB carrier, this will be the case
while it’s booting, lock is not expected until the status light turns green.
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Status indicates the power-up status of the receiver, including LNB DC power status to
the L-Band connector. This should be green while the receiver is in operation. If the light
is red, this indicates a fault in the machine and it should be returned for repair.
Control Indicates the authorization for the receiver to process control commands. Once
the receiver is locked it should start flashing to indicate its receiving and decoding
commands.
Audio 1 and 2 provides indication of the authorization and audio decoding activity on
the audio outputs. When the receiver is locked to an audio stream these lights will flash
green, this is not an indication of the audio level as the lights will flash even when the
audio is silent. Audio levels can be viewed from the menu on the LCD keypad.
When the audio stored on the receiver is a different duration to the log, the audio 1 and
2 lights will flash orange and the receiver will remain silent until a new command is
received.
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