L2101 &L2102 Integrated Receiver Decoder Instruction Manual – Issue 1 – September 2003
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1.
Overview
1.1 General Information
The L2201 and L2202 are a new generation of the 4:2:0 / 4:2:2 Integrated Receiver
Decoders. Both L2201 and L2202 are suitable for SCPC and MCPC 4:2:0 applications;
L2202 provides support for 4:2:2 applications as well. With DVB-CI (Common Interface)
decryption capabilities, the IRD 2600 and L2202 output high quality video, audio and data
for satellite, cable and telecom programme distribution. L2201 supports two stereo outputs
while L2202 supports up to three stereo outputs.
Both L2201 and L2202 contain a demultiplexer, MPEG-2 video and audio decoders, as well
as Data and VBI insertion functions.
Control and management can be obtained via the IRD front control panel, an optional
Infrared Remote Control, or an attached PC terminal.
Input and Output sections support variable modules for versatility of the L2201 and L2202.
Input of DVB-ASI transport Stream or RS-422 directly to the decoder, as well as ASI output
(optionally decrypted) and loopthrough is also supported. ASI TS and RS-422 can be
connected at the same time with the various front ends. The desired input is selected by
the user.
L2201 and L2202 -
General View
1.2 Highlights and Benefits
The L2201 and L2202 Integrated Receiver Decoders provide the following benefits:
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DVB Common Interface (2 Slots), Supports de-scrambling of all leading CAMs
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On-board DVB descrambling with BISS Mode-1 and BISS-E (DSNG-CA) support.
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Extended Front/End Interface options
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High and Low Speed Data Outputs
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Advanced software control and monitoring of all IRD functions and capabilities.
The following sub-paragraphs detail the features, enhancements and options of the L2201
and L2202.