BME3542I

Encoder Modulator User Manual

 About This Manual
Intended Audience
This user manual has been written to help people who have to use, to integrate and to
install the product. Some chapters require some prerequisite knowledge in electronics
and especially in broadcast technologies and standards.

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progress in methodology, design and manufacturing. BESTCOM shall have no liability
for any error or damage of any kind resulting from the use of this document.

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Directory
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 KEY FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................ 1

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 1

1.4 PRINCIPLE CHART .................................................................................................................................... 3

1.5 APPEARANCE AND DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................. 3

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE ........................................................................................................... 4

2.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 POWER PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 4

2.3 DEVICE’S INSTALLATION FLOW CHART ILLUSTRATED AS FOLLOWING..................................................... 4

2.4 ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENT ................................................................................................................ 5

2.5 GROUNDING REQUIREMENT .................................................................................................................... 5

CHAPTER 3 WEB NMS OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 6

3.1 LOGIN ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

3.2 OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................. 7

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................... 20

CHAPTER 5 PACKING LIST ..................................................................................................................... 21

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

BME3542I is a professional high integration device which includes encoding,

multiplexing, scrambling and modulating. It supports 4/8/12 HDMI input, one DVB-C
tuner input and 128 IP input with Data1 (GE) and Data2 (FE) port. It also supports
DVB-C RF out with 4 adjacent carries, and support Data1 (GE) output port to support
4 MPTS out. This full function device makes it ideal for small CATV head end system,
and it’s a smart choice for hotel TV system, entertainment system in sports bar,
hospital, apartment…

1.2 Key Features

 4/8/12 HDMI input, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Video encoding

 MPEG1 Layer II Audio encoding and support audio gain adjustment
 1DVB-C tuner input for re-mux (only for DVB-C RF out version. Suitable for
India market.)
 128 IP input over UDP and RTP protocol
 4 groups of multiplexing/scrambling/modulation output channels
 Support 4 MPTS IP (DATA1 port only) output over UDP and RTP
 Support DVB-C RF out
 Support LOGO, OSD and QR code insertion for every local channel
 Support PID remapping/accurate PCR adjusting/PSI/SI editing and inserting
 Control via web management, and easy updates via web
 Lowest cost per channel, breakthrough price

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1.3 Specifications

Input 4/8/12 HDMI inputs for option

1 DVB-C Tuner input for remux, F type interface (only for DVB-C RF out)
128 IP input over UDP and RTP
Video Encoding MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Resolution In-put 1920×1080_60P, 1920×1080_60i,
1920×1080_50P, 1920×1080_50i,
1280×720_60P, 1280×720_50P,
720×576_50i,720×480_60i,
Out-put 1920×1080_30P, 1920×1080_25P,
1280×720_30P, 1280×720_25P,
720×576_25P,720×480_30P,
Bit-rate 1Mbps~13Mbps each channel
Rate Control CBR/VBR
Audio Encoding MPEG-1 Layer 2
Sampling rate 48KHz
Resolution 24-bit
Audio Gain 0-255 Adjustable
Bit-rate 64kbps,128Kbps,192kbps,224kbps,256kbps,320kbps,384kbps
Multiplexing Maximum PID 180 input per channel
Remapping
Function PID remapping ( automatically or manually)
Accurate PCR adjusting
Generate PSI/ SI table automatically
Scrambling Maximum 4
simulcrypt CA
Standard ETR289, ETSI 101 197, ETSI 103 197
Connection Local/remote connection
Modulation RF out 4*RF DVB-C out(4 carriers combined
output)
Standard EN300 429/ITU-T J.83A/B
DVB-C MER ≥40db
RF frequency 50~960MHz, 1KHz step
RF output level -25~-1dBm (82~105 dbµV), 0.1dBm
Symbol Rate 5.0Msps~7.0Msps, 1ksps stepping
J.83A J.83B
Constellation 16/32/64/128/256QAM 64/256 QAM
Bandwidth 8M 6M
Stream output RF output (F type interface)
4 IP MPTS output over UDP/RTP, 1*1000M Base-T Ethernet interface (Data1 only)

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System Network management(WEB)

function Chinese and English language
Ethernet software upgrade
Miscellaneous Dimension(W×L×H) 482mm×410mm×44mm
Environment 0~45℃(work)；-20~80℃（Storage）
Power requirements AC 110V± 10%, 50/60Hz, AC 220 ±10%,50/60Hz

1.4 Principle Chart

HDMI #1
Encoding MUX 1# SCR1# DVB-C 1#
Carrier 1

IP 1

HDMI #12
Encoding MUX 2# SCR2# DVB-C 2#
Carrier 2

IP 2

Carrier 3
MUX 3# SCR3# DVB-C 3#
IP 3
IP1-128
Carrier 4
MUX 4# SCR4# DVB-C 4#
DVB-C Tuner
IP 4

1.5 Appearance and Description

Front and Rear Panel Illustration

1 RF test and RF out port

2 Port Power supply and Grounding Pole
3 12 HDMI input
4 Reset Key：Reset webmaster IP address, recover it to default IP address
5 Indicators

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6 Data1: IP input and output port(GE)

Data2: IP input port(FE)
7 NMS (Network management port)
8 RF in and Loop out (for DVB-C tuner input)

Chapter 2 Installation Guide

This section is to explain the cautions the users must know in some case that possible
injure may bring to users when it’s used or installed. For this reason, please read all
details here and make in mind before installing or using the product.

2.1 General Precautions

 Must be operated and maintained free of dust or dirty.

 The cover should be securely fastened, do not open the cover of the products when the
power is on.
 After use, securely stow away all loose cables, external antenna, and others.

2.2 Power precautions

 When you connect the power source, make sure if it may cause overload.

 Avoid operating on a wet floor in the open. Make sure the extension cable is in good
condition
 Make sure the power switch is off before you start to install the device

2.3 Device’s Installation Flow Chart Illustrated as following

Connecting
Grouding Connecting
Acquisition Installing Setting Running
Wire and Signal
Check Device Parameter Device
Power cable
Cord

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2.4 Environment Requirement

Item Requirement

When user installs machine frame array in one machine hall,

Machine Hall the distance between 2 rows of machine frames should be
Space 1.2~1.5m and the distance against wall should be no less than
0.8m.
Electric Isolation, Dust Free
Volume resistivity of ground anti-static material:
Machine Hall Floor
1X107~1X1010，Grounding current limiting resistance: 1M
(Floor bearing should be greater than 450Kg/㎡)
Environment 5~40℃(sustainable )，0~45℃(short time)，
Temperature installing air-conditioning is recommended
Relative Humidity 20%~80% sustainable 10%~90% short time
Pressure 86~105KPa
Installing rubber strip for sealing door-gaps and dual level
Door & Window
glasses for window
Wall It can be covered with wallpaper, or brightness less paint.
Fire Protection Fire alarm system and extinguisher
Requiring device power, air-conditioning power and lighting
power are independent to each other. Device power requires
Power
AC 110V±10%, 50/60Hz or AC 220V±10%, 50/60Hz. Please
carefully check before running.

2.5 Grounding Requirement

 All function modules’ good grounding is the basis of reliability and stability of devices.
Also, they are the most important guarantee of lightning arresting and interference
rejection. Therefore, the system must follow this rule.

 Grounding conductor must adopt copper conductor in order to reduce high frequency
impedance, and the grounding wire must be as thick and short as possible.

 Users should make sure the 2 eBME of grounding wire well electric conducted and be
antirust.

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 It is prohibited to use any other device as part of grounding electric circuit

 The area of the conduction between grounding wire and device’s frame should be no
less than 25 mm2.

Chapter 3 WEB NMS Operation

User can only control and set the configuration in computer by connecting the device to
web NMS Port. User should ensure that the computer’s IP address is different from this
device’s IP address; otherwise, it would cause IP conflict.

3.1 Login

The default IP address of this device is 192.168.0.136.

Connect the PC (Personal Computer) and the device with net cable, and use ping command
to confirm they are on the same network segment.
I.G. the PC IP address is 192.168.99.252, we then change the device IP to 192.168.99.xxx
(xxx can be 1 to 254 except 252 to avoid IP conflict).
Use web browser to connect the device with PC by inputting the Encoder & Modulator’s
IP address in the browser’s address bar and press Enter.
It displays the Login interface as Figure-1. Input the Username and Password (Both the
default Username and Password are “admin”.) and then click “LOGIN” to start the device
setting.

Figure-1

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3.2 Operation

Summary → Status
When we login into encoder module, it displays the status interface as Figure-2.

System information

User can click any item here to enter

the corresponding interface to check
information or set the parameters.

Figure-2

Parameters → Module 1-3

BME3542I supports up to 3 modules with 12 HDMI input. From the menu on left side of
the webpage, clicking “Module1-3, it displays the information of each encoding channel
from the 3 modules as Figure-3.

General settings for

the Encoding program:
User can edit any item
listed as needed.

Figure-3

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The light will turn green if there is
source inputting from module.
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Figure-3

Parameters → Tuner:
Clicking “Tuner”, it displays the interface as Figure-4 about tuner input information.
When users click “Edit” button, it triggers a dialog box where users can set DVB-C tuner
input parameters.

Figure-4

Parameters → TS Config:
From the menu on left side of the webpage, clicking “TS Config”, it displays the interface
where users can configure the TS output parameters.
 TS Config→Output TS X:
Clicking “Output TS X”, it displays the interface where users can select the 4 TS output
carriers. (Figure-5)

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Figure-5
 TS Config→Stream select:
Clicking “Stream select”, it displays the interface where users can select program(s) to
multiplex out and modify program info. (Figure-6)

Input Area Output Area

Operation Area

Figure-6
Configure ‘Input Area’ and ‘Output Area’ with buttons in ‘Operation Area’. Instructions are
as below:

: To add input channel which come from GE1/GE2/Tuner

: To edit the input channel

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: To delete the input channel

: To delete all inputs channel
: To check input IP lock or not, green means current IP locked
: To check current TS overflow or not, red color means current TS
overflow, need reduce program

: To filter/not filter the source CA information

: To enable/disable the PID remapping

To refresh the input program information
To refresh the output program information
Select one input program first and click this button to transfer the selected
program to the right box to output.
Similarly, user can cancel the multiplexed programs from the right box.
To select all the input programs
To select all the output programs

To parse programs time limitation of parsing input programs

 Program Modification:
The multiplexed program information can be modified by clicking the program in the

‘output’ area. For example, when clicking , it triggers a dialog box

(Figure-7) where users can input new information.

Figure-7
 TS Config→General:
From the TS Config menu on up side of the webpage, clicking “General”, it displays the
interface where users can set output mode, enable PSI/SI table out, NIT insert/VCT insert,

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PCR correction. (Figure-8)

Figure-8

 TS Config→PID Bypass:
From the TS Config menu on up side of the webpage, clicking “PID Bypass”, it displays
the interface as Figure-9 where user can add PIDs to be passed, click the “+” symbol, input
current IP channel number, then input current IP source Pid and output Pid which is
customer needed , then click “set”

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Figure-9

Parameters → Scrambler:
Clicking “Scrambler”, it displays the interface as Figure-10 where user can configure
parameters to scramble the programs. The programs in “Scr CH1-4” are corresponding to
the programs in “Output TS1-4” respectively.

Figure-10

Parameters → Modulator:
Clicking “Modulator”, it displays the Modulator Configuration screen as Figure-11.
BME3542I supports 4 DVB-C RF out. Here user can set modulation parameters.

Quickly Config

Channel Config

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Figure-11

When users click “quickly config” button, it triggers a dialog box (Figure -12) where users
can set all channels configration.

Figure-12

When users click “Channel config” button, it triggers a dialog box (Figure -13) where
users can set the corresponding channel configration.

Figure-13

Parameters → IP Stream:
BME3542I supports 4 TS to output in IP format through the DATA1 port.
Clicking “IP Stream”, it displays the interface where to set IP out parameters (Figure-14).

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Quickly Config

Channel Config

Figure-14

When users click “quickly config” button, it triggers a dialog box (Figure-15) where users
can set all channels configration.

Figure-15

When users click “Channel config” button, it triggers a dialog box (Figure-16) where users
can set the corresponding channel configration.

Figure-16

Parameters → OSD:
Clicking “OSD”, it displays the interface as Figure-17/18/19 where to set Logo/ Caption/
QRCode parameters.

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Select to configure logo, caption or QRcode

Select module 1/2/3 and program1/2/3/4 to

apply the logo insertion, or you can select
“all” to apply all programs

Click here to comfirm the LOGO you selected

Browse and select the Logo

which has been created

Figure-17

Select the text color and

background color

Enter your text here

Put your caption anywhere

Figure-18

Put your QRcode everywhere

Put your QRcode URL here

Browse and select the

QRcode which has been
created

Figure-19

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Clicking , it will trigger a dialog box as follow where users can set the date to

decide the time when LOGO, Caption and QR Code appear. Select the week and then click

to set specific time.

System → Network:
Clicking “Network”, it displays the interface as Figure-20 where to set network parameters.

Figure-20

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System → password:
Clicking “Password”, it displays the screen as Figure-21 where to set the login account
and password for the web NMS. Both the current username and password are “admin”.

Figure-21

System → Configuration:
Clicking “Configuration”, it displays the screen as Figure-22 where to save/
restore/factory setting/ backup/ load your configurations.

Figure-22

System → Firmware:
Clicking “Firmware”, it displays the screen as Figure-23 where to update firmware for

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the modulator.

Figure-23
System→ Date/Time:
From the menu on left side of the webpage, clicking “Date/Time”, it will display the
screen as Figure-24 where to set date and time for the device.

Figure-24

System→ Log:
Clicking “Log”, it displays the log interface as Figure-25 where to check or export the
Kernel/System log.

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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
BESTCOM’s ISO9001 quality assurance system has been approved by CQC organization.
For guarantee the products’ quality, reliability and stability. All BESTCOM products have
been passed the testing and inspection before ship out factory. The testing and inspection
scheme already covers all the Optical, Electronic and Mechanical criteria which have been
published by BESTCOM. To prevent potential hazard, please strictly follow the operation
conditions.

Prevention Measure

 Installing the device at the place in which environment temperature between 0 to

45 °C
 Making sure good ventilation for the heat-sink on the rear panel and other heat-sink
bores if necessary
 Checking the input AC within the power supply working range and the connection
is correct before switching on device
 Checking the RF output level varies within tolerant range if it is necessary
 Checking all signal cables have been properly connected
 Frequently switching on/off device is prohibited; the interval between every
switching on/off must greater than 10 secoBME.

Conditions need to unplug power cord

 Power cord or socket damaged.

 Any liquid flowed into device.
 Any stuff causes circuit short
 Device in damp environment
 Device was suffered from physical damage
 Longtime idle.
 After switching on and restoring to factory setting, device still cannot work properly.
 Maintenance needed

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Chapter 5 Packing List

BME3542I Encoder Modulator 1 pc
HDMI Cables 12pcs
Power Cord 1pc

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