PRORXD Broadcast Receiver User Guide
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What is the PRORXD-2RU Broadcast Receiver?
Figure 1-2 PRORXD Broadcast Receiver, 2RU Version
The PRORXD-2RU is a feature-rich COFDM receiver/decoder with DUAL receive and HD decoding capability
in a single enclosure. Designed specifically for the demanding broadcast market, it is supplied in a 1/2 19”
2RU high rack chassis, where two units can be mounted together to occupy a 19” slot and uses standard
broadcast connectors for signal interfaces.
It is available with 6-way or 8-way maximum ratio combining RF inputs, ensuring video is recovered free
from the distortions typically associated with fading and multipath. All DVB-T 6/7/8MHz modes are
supported, plus DTC’s 6/7/8MHz UMVL (Ultra Mobile Video Link) modulation – designed to enhance
performance when utilising higher frequency bands or in high-speed TX applications such as Motorsport.
DTC Narrowband, enabling broadcast quality (4.8Mbps) signals to be transmitted in only 2.5MHz bandwidth
is available as an option. Designed to work with external DTC down- converters, the receiver can be located
up to 100m from the antennas using standard 75
Ω
co-axial cables.
The unit incorporates an extremely flexible decoding platform, with low delay H.264 decoding ensuring
compatibility with all DTC and most 3rd party encoders. An optional 2nd decoder can be enabled, allowing
2x SD or HD signals to be decoded. Multiple video output formats are offered with composite and SDI
outputs in SD mode and HD-SDI and in HD mode. SDI/HD-SDI both feature embedded audio and HDMI
outputs are provided for use with domestic TV’s. ASI in/out is offered as an option.
A full Genlock facility is available in both SD and HD modes. When in HD mode, an optional downconverted
SD composite video monitoring output is also offered.
The unit can also be used as an IP decoder. When paired with a DTC IP Encoder, the unit can send an IFB
signal to the remote location via the reverse leg of the IP link. An optional adaptive bit-rate
encoding/decoding mode is also available, allowing fully automated operation on variable capacity or
contended networks such as VSAT or BGAN terminals.
The PRORXD-2RU can be controlled through its comprehensive, full-colour front panel touch- screen
display, as well as on its RS232 or IP Ethernet browser control interfaces.
