Sencore MRD 3187B, User Manual

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MRD 3187B User Manual
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How to Use This Manual
Since the MRD 3187B is a modular device, this manual is arranged according to the specific
option cards available. During configuration steps, all button presses are indicated by a picture
of the actual button.
The beginning of each section includes a short description of the section, along with a section
specific table of contents.
When using this manual, many extra pieces of useful information are inserted where pertinent
and are designated in the following forms:
Note
Designator:
Note: “ ”
Description: These items are little extra pieces of information to ease unit configuration
Caution
Designator: CAUTION: “ ”
Description: These items should be seriously considered before configuring a setting.
Warning
Designator: Warning: “ ” or WARNING
Description: These items indicate actions that could have severe consequences.
Factory Configurations
The MRD 3187B is an extremely versatile piece of equipment and in order to further expand its
capabilities its internal setup can be factory configured in a number of different ways.
Configuration 1 “Config 1” (No Decoder)
This configuration slaves the internal backplanes to one another but provides no decoded video
output. The placement of input cards can be in both RDS1 and RDS2 (Slots 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-2, 2-
3, 2-4). No video output cards may be installed. This configuration is usually used as a satellite
receiver or in combination with an MPEG/IP card to encapsulate the TS from the active input
and transmit it via IP.
Configuration 1 “Config 1” (Single Decoder)
This configuration slaves the internal backplanes to one another and provides one video output.
The placement of input cards can be in both RDS1 and RDS2 (Slots 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4).
Video outputs cards may only be placed in slot 1-1. This configuration allows for the tuning of
two independent audio services. Only one input may be active and only one program decoded at
any time.