TECHNICAL OPERATION HANDBOOK

For

LYNX 1051 IP SERIES

HD / SD VIDEO ENCODER - MODULATOR
AND
THE LYNX 5100 EXCITER WITH HPA CONTROLLER

This Document is supplied on the express terms that it

is to be treated as confidential and that it may not be
copied, used or disclosed to others for any purpose
except as authorised by Vislink.

For any information not contained in this document, or for service / support please contact:

Worldwide – Advent (SATCOM) Link (Wireless Cameras)

[email protected] +44 (0) 1442 431410

Americas - Advent (SATCOM) Link (Wireless Cameras) MRC (Microwave)

[email protected] +1 978 671 5929 or 888 777 9221

Asia Pacific - Advent (SATCOM) Link (Wireless Cameras) MRC (Microwave)

[email protected] +65 8189 3040
Advent Communications
FIRST AID
FIRST AID IN CASE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT TOUCH THE VICTIM WITH YOUR BARE HANDS until the circuit is broken. SWITCH OFF. If this is not possible,
PROTECT YOURSELF with DRY insulating material and pull the victim clear of the conductor.

If breathing has stopped, indicated by unconsciousness, lack of respiratory movements and a

`blue` look to cheeks, lips, ears and nails, START RESUSCITATION AT ONCE.

EMERGENCY RESUSCITATION - THE EXPIRED AIR METHOD

(Approved by the Royal Life Saving Society)

1. If possible, lie the victim on his back with his head slightly higher than his feet. Clear
the mouth and throat of any obvious obstruction.

2. Kneel on one side of the victim, level with his head. LIFT THE JAW AND TILT THE
HEAD BACK AS FAR AS POSSIBLE (Figs. 1a and 1b)

3. One of the following may happen:

(a) breathing may begin and consciousness return.
(b) breathing may begin but consciousness NOT return. Turn the victim on his
side and ensure that the airway is kept clear.
(c) breathing may return but be NOISY which means that the airway is not fully
clear. Try to the clear the airway.

4. IF THERE IS NO SIGN OF BREATHING:

(a) Check that the head is still tilted back.
(b) Take a deep breath.
(c) Pinch the victim‟s nose and blow firmly into his mouth (Fig. 2). As you do, the
chest will RISE.
(d) Turn your head away and take another breath, watching for the chest to FALL
(Fig. 3).

5. Start with four quick breaths and then continue with one breath every five seconds
(i.e. 12 times a minute). This should be continued until the victim revives or a
doctor certifies death.

6. As consciousness returns the victim will start to breathe on his own, and a `pink`
colour replaces the `blue` look: this is the time to stop resuscitation Continue to
hold his chin up and so keep the airway clear.

7. In the case of injuries to the mouth, it may be necessary to use mouth-to-nose

resuscitation. Seal the victim‟s mouth with your cheek and blow firmly into his nose,
proceeding as above.

8. In the case of severe facial injuries it may be necessary to do a manual method of artificial respiration (Silvester-
Brosch or Holger Nielsen). Briefly, these methods apply compression to the ribcage with the victim lying on his
back (S-B) or face down (H.N.) with associated movement of his arms up and out. The cycle of movement should
take about five seconds, i.e. the normal breathing phase.

9.Whatever the method, it is ESSENTIAL to commence resuscitation WITHOUT DELAY and to send for medical
assistance immediately.
TREATMENT FOR BURNS
If the victim is also suffering from burns, then, without hindrance to resuscitation, observe the following:

(a) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE CLOTHING ADHERING TO THE BURN.

(b) If possible alleviate the pain from the burnt part by immersing in cold water.
(c) If help as available or as soon as resuscitation is no longer required the wound should be covered with a DRY
clean dressing.
(d) Oil or grease in any form should not be applied.
(e) If severely burnt, get the victim to hospital immediately.

Further details of charts and books on emergency resuscitation may be obtained from:
The Royal Life Saving Society, 14 Devonshire Street, Portland Place, London, W1N 2AT

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 2 of 128

Advent Communications

EMC DECLARATION

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 3 of 128

Advent Communications

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used to meet FCC emission limits.
Advent Communication Ltd is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
using other than recommended cables or connectors.

Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment could void the user‟s authority to operate
the equipment.

These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) these devices must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This FCC Statement applies to these Advent Communications models:

DVE5000, ACU5000, LYNX 5100 Exciter

Pertinent testing documentation is available for verification.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 4 of 128

Advent Communications

AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET

ISS DATE ECR SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE

VERSION
1 27/1/2010 - New for DVE5100
2 8/02/2010 V0002 1st production release
3 14/06/10 V9009 Now includes Lynx 1051 Encoder &
Fujitsu IP900 H264 (single audio only)
4 29/06/10 Menu changes to reflect new software
release incorporating extra audios.
5 07/07/10 V9012 Minor menu tree changes
6 17/09/10 V9013 Operational warnings & BISS E
change
7 27/09/10 V9014 Added HD Closed Caption Control
8 26/10/10 V9018 Added IP Video Gateway / Mask
Control
9 28/10/10 V9019 Added EBS, Gateway diagram, MIB
extraction detail.
10 Jan 2011 ASI note added for L1051
11 27/9/2011 Internal H264 encoder added

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 5 of 128

Advent Communications

CONTENTS
FIRST AID 2
EMC DECLARATION 3
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT 4
AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET 5
CONTENTS 6
1. INTRODUCTION 9
2. SPECIFICATION 11
2.1. PHYSICAL 11
2.2. INPUTS 11
2.3. OUTPUTS 12
2.4. REMOTE CONTROL / MONITORING / HPA CONTROL 13
2.5. PERFORMANCE 13
2.5.1 BASEBAND 13
2.5.2 Mpeg 2 A/V Compression: 14
2.5.3 MPEG2 Video Formats: 15
2.5.4 H.264 Video Formats, Resolution & Bitrates 16
2.5.5 RF: 18
2.5.6 IP Video: 19
3. FRONT PANEL DETAIL 20
3.1. SELECTION KEYS 20
3.2. MENU SCROLL KEYS 20
3.3. HOT KEYS 20
3.4. LED‟S 21
MENU STRUCTURE EXCITER AND HPA CONTROL 22
4. REAR PANEL DETAIL 27
4.1. AUDIO INPUT (A & B) 27
4.2. MONITOR, CONTROL HPA CONTROL AND MPEG DATA 28
4.3. AC POWER 30
4.4. RF 1 OUTPUT 30
4.5. RF2 / MONITOR OUTPUT 30
4.6. ASI INPUT 30
4.7. CVBS INPUT (SD ONLY) 30
4.8. HDSDI (HD) SDI (SD OPTION) INPUT 31
4.9. ASI / IF OUTPUT 31
4.10. AUX I/P 31
4.11. ETHERNET / USB PORTS 32
4.12. IP VIDEO 33
5. OPERATION GUIDE - EXCITER 35
5.1. AC POWER CONNECTION 35
6. MENU NAVIGATION - EXCITER 36
6.1.1 MPEG-2 ENCODER SETUP 37
6.1.2 H.264 ENCODER SETUP 43
6.1.3 AUDIO SETUP 46
6.1.4 MPEG-2 AUDIO 46
6.1.5 H.264 AUDIO *IP900 ONLY 53
6.1.6 CA/DATA PIPE/Ids 54
6.1. PRESETS 58
6.2. UNIT SETUP 59
OUTPUT OPTIONS 59
IP OPTIONS 62
ASI / MUX OPTIONS 64

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 6 of 128

Advent Communications
6.3. SYSTEM 66
HELP 66
REMOTE INTERFACES 68
SERVICE 70
TIME 70
MISCELLANEOUS. 71
LICENCES 71
TEMPERATURE 72
7. Operation procedure - HPA CONTROL (not Lynx 1051 Encoder) 73
7.1. INTRODUCTION 73
7.2. MENU NAVIGATION 74
CONFIGURATION 74
SYSTEM GAIN 75
REDUNDANCY 76
SERVICE 76
ELAPSED HOURS 77
HELIX 77
RESET 78
VERSIONS 78
REMOTE CONTROL REVISION HISTORY 81
RC&M AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET 81
8. REMOTE CONTROL (RS232 /485) 82
8.1. INTRODUCTION 82
8.2. MONITOR & CONTROL CONNECTOR 82
8.3. BAUD RATE / ADDRESS 82
8.4. SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 83
8.5. PACKET STRUCTURE 84
8.6. COMMANDS, QUERIES AND RESPONSES 85
Definitions 85
Response to valid commands 85
Response to invalid commands 86
Lynx 5100 Exciter remote command set 87
Remote Unit settings 87
Remote Exciter settings 90
Remote Encoder settings 92
Remote Modulation settings 104
Up-converter Commands 106
Remote Bulk Status query 106
Preset commands 109
8.7. COMMUNICATIONS PROBLEM SOLVING 111
9. REMOTE CONTROL (WEB BROWSER) 112
9.1. INTRODUCTION 112
9.2. WEB PAGE OVERVIEW 112
9.3. WEB PAGE SETUP NOTES 116
10. REMOTE CONTROL (SNMP) 117
10.1. INTRODUCTION 117
10.2. WEB PAGE OVERVIEW 117
WordPad should be used to format the text correctly. 117
APPENDIX A - CONDITIONAL ACCESS WORKED EXAMPLE 119
APPENDIX B - MAINTENANCE & FAULT FINDING 121
APPENDIX C - FORMULAE 122
APPENDIX D- FIELD UPGRADE PROCEDURE 123
APPENDIX E- DOLBY E NOTES 124
APPENDIX F- FUJITSU IP900 INTEGRATION 125
APPENDIX G- IP CONFIGURATION 126

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 7 of 128

Advent Communications
FIGURES 127
FIGURE 1 – LYNX 5100 EXCITER INTERFACE CABLE A41-207359 128

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 8 of 128

Advent Communications

1. INTRODUCTION

The Advent Lynx 5100 IP series Digital Video Exciters are a combined HD / SD MPEG
Encoder, Modulator and integral serial HPA controller, all contained within a single ½
width 1U-rack unit.

This is part of the Lynx range of IP enabled products from the Vislink Group of
companies.

An additional model Lynx 1051 Encoder, branded „Link Research‟ (part of the Vislink Group),
provides the same functionality as the Advent Lynx 5100 Exciter except for the provision of
HPA control. The Lynx 1051 Encoder does have an additional ASI output.

This manual will refer to the Lynx 5100 Exciter throughout but is equally applicable to the
Lynx 1051 Encoder, distinct differences will be highlighted.

The Lynx 5100 Exciter contains all the original features of the DVE5000, with the addition of
IP Video connectivity.

An additional Ethernet connector provides IP Video connectivity, with the flexibility to operate
the encapsulation / de-encapsulation process with internal MPEG2 A/V encoding or,
independently from the encoding process.

The IP streaming output can be sourced from the inbuilt video encoder or from an external
ASI source; the output will be packetized ASI in an Ethernet format.

The IP streaming input (same connector that can be used as the output at the same time)
can receive IP encapsulated ASI and convert back to ASI. This ASI can either be a second
source to the „local‟ encoder, forming a multiplex with it, or provide an independent ASI
output.

A clear graphical „routing‟ page on the in-built web-browser interface gives total control of all
the possible combinations.

This common control page also contains automatic links to all adjustable parameters of the
Lynx 5100 Exciter at a single „click‟.

H.264 encoding is handled either by the addition of a Fujitsu IP900E Encoder, or from
September 2011 by the integral encoder.

The integral H.264 is offered as an up-grade to existing product – Vislink part number
9003175.

When using an external Fujitsu IP900 the Lynx 5100 Exciter sets up and controls the Fujitsu
transparently to the operator.

The IP900E has one stereo pair of audio processing; with the addition of encoder module in
the Lynx 5100 Exciter, this is can be expanded to 4 pairs in total.

A separate section in this manual relates to the IP900E.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 9 of 128

Advent Communications

Output options include:

“70MHz” 52 - 88MHz
“L- Band” 950 – 1750MHz
“ASI” 270Mb/s to ISO / IEC 13818-2 188bytes
L1051 unit Other bands available from 950MHz – 7GHz

L-Band models include an L-band input for the combining of external communications
equipment or other DVE‟s for MCPC applications.
A monitor output is also provided for connecting to an IRD or spectrum analyser. L-Band
monitoring is performed after “combining”.
L-Band output is tuneable from 950 to 1750MHz in 1 KHz steps, and the amplitude can be
varied over a 40dB range. The maximum output is +5dBm.
The Lynx 5100 Exciter provides, at L-Band, QPSK DVB-S modulation and optionally can
provide additional 8PSK and 16QAM modulation schemes.
DVBS-2 can also be provided, optionally, at QPSK / 8PSK / 16APSK / 32APSK
An optional 70 MHz output is provided which can provide DVB-T / LMS-T* / DVB-S / DVBS-2
modulation schemes.
The 70MHz output is tuneable (dependant on symbol rate / bandwidth) from 52 MHz to
88MHz in 1 KHz steps. Amplitude can be controlled by up to 12dB‟s dependant on
modulation scheme.
The 70MHz output is not available at the same time as the L-Band output; in L-band mode
the 70MHz connector becomes the ASI output.

The Lynx 1051 Encoder has the option of outputs in the S and C wireless camera bands –
please contact factory for further detail.
The basic model provides PAL / NTSC analogue standard definition source encoding at
4:2:0 with up to 2 channels of compressed / linear audio.
Options available can provide encoding at High Definition, 4:2:2, SDI video input with
embedded audio, eight channel AES / EBU digital audio inputs, Dolby E pass-thru‟, BISS
and EBS (proprietary) conditional access, and a very low delay mode at <80mS (SD).
Similarly options are available to provide an ASI input for further multiplexing with other
exciter units or existing ASI streams.
IP streaming OUT and IP receiving IN are both chargeable licensed options.
Video encoding at 4:2:2 can be up to 50MB/s (SD), 80MB/s (HD) when using internal
modulator and up to 100MB/s (HD) in ASI output mode.
H.264 options up to High profile422 at Level 4.0, 27Mb/s are available.
This manual provides information on the complete range available; note that not all options
are fitted at time of manufacture, and may require a return to factory for future hardware up-
grades. Purchases of additional licence keys to enable functions not initially ordered may be
entered in the field. Firmware up-grades may be offered from time to time for the customer
to download into the Lynx 5100 Exciter to add additional features as they become available.
Full remote control can be made either by RS232/485, SNMP or the in-built Web Browser.
Due to continual design improvements some features described may be modified or added
to.
Contact factory, customer support or agent if any query arises.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 10 of 128

Advent Communications

2. SPECIFICATION
2.1. PHYSICAL
Dimensions 1RU ½ width chassis x 350 mm deep
Weight 1.8 Kg approx.
Power connector 3 Pin IEC plug with dual fusing
AC Supply 90-264V AC 47 to 63 Hz @ <60 VA
Temperature Range 0 to +50°C operating –20 to +80°C storage
Humidity 90% max non condensing
RS232/485, Status, HPA 15Way D-type Female
control
Ethernet control & IP Video RJ45
USB Ports Type A
Video, ASI, 70MHz BNC 75R
connections
L-Band RF out, L-Band RF N-Type 50R
monitor
L-Band RF combiner TNC 50R
Audio inputs 15way D-Type Male (breakout to 4 x XLR
provided)

2.2. INPUTS
CVBS PAL / NTSC composite 1Vp-p 75R
SDI (option) PAL / NTSC serial digital video to ITU-R
BT.656 / ANS I/ SMPTE 259M @ 270Mb/s.
8 channels (4 stereo) embedded audio
supported (only 4 compressed) – 75R
HDSDI (HD only) To SMPTE 292M @ 1.485 Gbit/s
ASI (re-mux option) 75R to ISO / IEC 13818-2 188bytes
(not with H.264 enabled, future release)
AUDIO Digital Digital – AES/EBU 110R balanced to IEC
60958

L-Band Combiner 6dB+/-2dB passive coupler into main L-

Band output Not L1051

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 11 of 128

Advent Communications
2.3. OUTPUTS
L-Band 50R, 950 – 1750MHz +/-0.75dB, -5dBm 35dB
control or +5dBm 40dB control; front panel
selectable Not L1051.
L-Band MONITOR 50R, 20dB+/-3dB less than main L-Band output
Not L1051.
ASI 75R, to ISO/IEC 13818-2 188bytes constant rate.
L1051 has 2 x ASI outputs, 1 routable, 1 fixed
encoder ASI.
70MHz 75R, 70MHz (tuneable 52 – 88MHz dependant on
symbol rate / bandwidth)
DVBS / S2 0dbm to -12dBm
DVB-T -5dBm to -15dBm
DC on L-band 17V @ 1A max. Not L1051
10MHz Reference on L-band FACTORY OPTION 0dBm min. Not L1051
FSK for HPA control on L-band 0dBM <2MHz Not L1051

L1051 L, S & C wireless camera band output options are

available up to 7GHz - contact factory

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 12 of 128

Advent Communications

2.4. REMOTE CONTROL / MONITORING / HPA CONTROL

Remote Control (serial) RS232 / RS485 auto switch by plug insertion
USB For field up-grades
Remote Control (Ethernet) 10/100Mbits/s Browser / SNMP
IP Address (factory default) 192.168.0.90
Netmask 255.255.255.0
MAC address 00.1D.65.xx.xx.xx (x is generated from unit serial
number)
HPA Control RS485 in HPA native protocol
Monitoring Status Ground free contacts – Open = FAIL (H/W
configurable.)
2.5. PERFORMANCE

2.5.1 BASEBAND

AUDIO
THD <0.1%
Frequency Response 20Hz-18KHz +/-0.25dB
Crosstalk <60dB@10KHz
Sampling rate 48KHz fixed
Minimum bit rate 128Kbits per stereo channel
Signal to Noise >65dB

VIDEO (composite for Mpeg 2 SD only)

Differential Gain <1%
Differential Phase <1 degree
Luma Bandwidth 5.5MHz
Luma Non-Linearity 1%
Chroma Non-linearity 1%
Signal to Noise >56dB
2T pulse response <1%K
K- pulse – bar 1%
Kbar 0.05%
Y/C timing 10nS
Jitter +/-2.5nS (1 field)
Mpeg 2 Encoding Delay – standard <200mS*
(SD)
Mpeg 2 Encoding Delay – Low (SD) <80mS option*
Mpeg 2 Encoding Delay – (HD) <80mS *
* does not include IRD / decoder

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 13 of 128

Advent Communications

2.5.2 Mpeg 2 A/V Compression:

SD 4:2:0 Main Profile @ Main level 1.0 – 15 Mbits/s constant rate
(I & P frames only) (minimum dependant on FEC)
Option
SD 4:2:2 Profile @ Main Level 1.0 - 50 Mbits/s constant rate
(I & P frames only)
(minimum dependant on FEC)

HD (option) 4:2:0 Field / Frame 4.5 – 80Mbits/s

Encoded (Frame only in DVBS
modes)
HD (option) 4:2:2 Field / Frame 4.5 – 80Mbits/s
Encoded (Frame only in DVBS
modes)
(I & P frames only)

HD Closed Caption Pass Thru‟ CC708 Lines 9-20 selectable

SD VBI pass. User defined compression

Audio, total of 8 channels (4 pairs)

Audios A & B & (C embedded only) MPEG Layer 2
Not Audio C MPEG Layer 1
Audio A & B & C rates 128Kbs / 160Kbs /192Kbs /
224Kbs / 256Kbs / 320Kbs /
384Kbs / 448Kbs (layer 1 only)
Linear PCM / Dolby Pass thru‟
2.4Mb/s
Audios D (embedded only) Linear PCM / Dolby Pass thru‟
2.4Mb/s

„Auto bit rate‟ controls byte stuffing

and maximum video rate for a given
modulation rate.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 14 of 128

Advent Communications

2.5.3 MPEG2 Video Formats:

The following video encoding formats are supported depending on the purchased licence.
Those shown in bold are supplied as standard.
HD 1080PsF30 SD PAL-N
HD 1080PsF29 SD PAL-M
HD 1080PsF25 SD PAL-I
HD 1080PsF24
HD 1080PsF23 SD NTSC No Pedestal

HD 1080p/30 SD NTSC
HD 1080p/29 SD SDI 525
HD 1080p/25 SD SDI 625
HD 1080p/24
HD 1080p/23 SD Horizontal resolution -
704 / 720 (options available).
HD 1080i/60
HD 1080i/59
Vertical resolution (lines) –
HD 1080i/50 NTSC 480, PAL 576.
HD 720p/60
HD 720p/59
HD 720p/50
HD Horizontal Resolution –
1920@1080i/p, 1280@720p

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 15 of 128

Advent Communications

2.5.4 H.264 Video Formats, Resolution & Bitrates

Internal H.264 Encoder SD / HD

(licensed & hardware option)

Inputs HD/SD-SDI, CVBS (NTSC/PAL)

Video Standards -
1080i (60/59.94/50 Hz)
720p (59.94/50Hz)
480i (59.94 Hz)
576i (50 Hz)

Resolution / Bitrate
1920x1080i / 1 – 27 Mbps
1440x1080i / 1 – 27 Mbps
1280x720p / 1 – 27 Mbps
720x480i / 1 – 27 Mbps
720x576i / 1 – 27 Mbps
Data rate ~ 27 Mbps with 1 kbps increments

Profile -
High422, High, Main, Baseline @ level 4.

Interlace Coding – Field structure

Progressive Coding – Frame structure
Entropy Coding – CAVLC (Context-adaptive variable-length coding) all profiles to 20Mb/s.
CABAC (context-based adaptive binary arithmetic coding) not Baseline up to 20Mb/s.

GOP -
IP – Intra Slice, Low or Ultra-low delay
IBP, IBBP, Intra Slice, Low, Ultra-low, Standard Delay

GOP Length –
IBP - 2,4,6 etc up to 30
IBBP – 3,6,9 etc up to 30

Latency - TBA

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 16 of 128

Advent Communications

External Fujitsu IP900 H.264 Encoder SD / HD (licensed option)

Inputs HD/SD-SDI, CVBS (NTSC/PAL)

Video Standards -
1080i (60/59.94/50 Hz)
720p (59.94/50Hz)
480i (59.94 Hz)
576i (50 Hz)

Resolution / Bitrate
1920x1080i / 4 – 27 Mbps
1440x1080i / 4 – 27 Mbps
960x1080i / 1 – 27 Mbps
1280x720p / 4 – 27 Mbps
960x720p / 4 – 27 Mbps
640x720p / 1 – 27 Mbps
720x480i / 1 – 10 Mbps
720x576i / 1 – 10 Mbps
352x480i / 0.5 – 10 Mbps
352x576i / 0.5 – 10 Mbps
352x240i / 50 – 512 kbps
352x288i / 50 – 512 kbps
176x122i / 25 – 50 kbps
176x144i / 25 – 50 kbps
Data rate ~ 30 Mbps with 1 kbps increments

Profile -
HD – HP@L4 & MP@L4
SD – Colour Format 4:2:0
HP@L3, MP@L3 & [email protected]

GOP -
12 ~ 60 Frames (IBBP)
12 ~ 60 Frames (IPPP)
30 ~ 144 Frames (PPPP) (proprietary Fujitsu & Sencore decoders only)

Latency modes
Standard – 1.3 Sec
Low - .4 Sec

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 17 of 128

Advent Communications

2.5.5 RF:

Frequency range 70MHz 52 – 88MHz (dependant on symbol

rate / bandwidth)
Frequency range L-Band 950 – 1750MHz +/-0.75dB
Return loss >10dB

Frequency step size 1KHz

Frequency stability +/-2 x 10e-8
Phase Noise To IESS 308/309
On / Off ratio 60dB
Spurii < -55dBc unmodulated
< -60dBm modulated.
Symbol Rate DVBS QPSK 1 – 36 Ms/s
Symbol Rate DVBS 8PSK 1 – 31.0 Ms/s
Symbol Rate DVBS 16QAM 1 – 21.3 Ms/s
Symbol Rate DVBS-2 QPSK / 8PSK 1 – 45 Ms/s
Modulation DVB-T Option 6 / 7 / 8MHz Bandwidth,
QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM 2K carriers only
Guard Interval 1/32,1/16,1/8,1/4.
Modulation Mode Normal / Inverted

DVBS – QPSK FEC rates 1/2,2/3,3/4, 5/6,7/8.

DVBS – 8PSK FEC rates 2/3.
DVBS – 16QAM FEC rates 3/4.
DVB-T - QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM FEC rates 1/2,2/3,3/4, 5/6,7/8.
DVBS-2 -
QPSK 1/4, QPSK 1/3, QPSK 2/5, QPSK 1/2, QPSK 3/5, QPSK 2/3, QPSK 3/4, QPSK
4/5, QPSK 5/6, QPSK 8/9, QPSK 9/10.
8PSK 3/5, 8PSK 2/3, 8PSK 3/4, 8PSK 5/6, 8PSK 8/9, 8PSK 9/10.

For Lynx 1051 Encoder variants contact factory

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 18 of 128

Advent Communications

2.5.6 IP Video:

Type 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet

Protocol IEEE802.3 Ethernet
Encapsulation for ASI - RTP (
RFC 2250), ARP, IPv4,
IGMPv2/3, TCP/UDP

FEC Pro-MPEG Forum Code of

Practice #3 release 2 (CoP3) /
SMPTE 2022-2007 (Columns
and Rows)

1 -7 TS (ASI) packets per IP

packet (configurable) with L&D
following the following range:
L*D ≤100 1 ≤ L ≤ 20 4 ≤ D
≤20

Note: the Lynx 5100 Exciter can stream or receive a stream to the above specification
converting to or from ASI.
Both the IP IN (the extraction of ASI from an IP Video stream) and IP OUT (encapsulation of
ASI into Ethernet) are chargeable licensed options.
Licensing can be entered by the operator in the field – contact factory for further information
& pricing.

IP IN can be used as an external source the encoder and multiplexed with the internal
MPEG2 encoder to form two services.
With the Fujitsu IP900E H.264 encoder, this IP IN function is used as the interface between
the two units.

IP OUT function enables ASI to be transmitted over Ethernet networks rather than RF over
satellite or microwave.
Two IP streams can be generated going to 2 different IP locations.
The source of IP for these 2 streams can independently come from either the internal
MPEG2 encoder (after multiplexer, so could be 2 or more services) or the external ASI
connector.
So the Lynx 5100 Exciter could be used as a standalone external ASI to IP encapsulator at
the same time as streaming the output of the internal encoder, to another IP destination.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 19 of 128

Advent Communications

3. FRONT PANEL DETAIL

3.1. SELECTION KEYS

Note: Colour / branding and number of keys varies between differing versions.

The <MENU> key allows rapid entry to main operating menu screen.
Pressing while in main screen returns to top of previous menu tree accessed.
The <ESCAPE> key acts like the UP ARROW key when navigating around the menus,
taking the user up a level at each press. Additionally allows ESCAPE from an entry operation
without committing to the value being adjusted.
3.2. MENU SCROLL KEYS

UP / DOWN, LEFT / RIGHT arrow keys select an option displayed in the window and
navigate around the menu tree.
The <ENTER> key initially selects an option or a choice of selection; by using the UP /
DOWN, LEFT / RIGHT arrow keys to change the parameter, pressing <ENTER> key
commits the change. Pressing <ESCAPE> will abort the change.
The upper line, in smaller font, of the LCD shows the parameters available by means of a
„prompt‟, access to the next menu level, or a summary of the status of the menu option.
3.3. HOT KEYS

TX key – This is used to turn the main output carrier on or off and controls the modulation.
A short press bring up a clean carrier; a further short press turns off the carrier.
Holding the key for 2 seconds brings on the modulation.
A further press will drop the modulated carrier.
STATUS key – Pressing this key brings the user directly to the ALARMS menu screen.
HPA A (B) key – Pressing this key turns the HPA into transmit or standby, provided the
amplifiers are on and status leds are green. Not Lynx 1051 Encoder.
MODE key – Pressing this key swaps the menu structure between the exciter parameters &
and the HPA control parameters. Not Lynx 1051 Encoder.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 20 of 128

Advent Communications

3.4. LED‟S

ALARM – This LED illuminates when an internal error has occurred, „minor‟ alarms are
indicated by an amber led, major, which affect the carrier are indicated by red LED.
The type of error is listed under the FAULT menu option.
Causes for a fault to be indicated are:
1. Secondary alarm summary
2. Clock error
3. Over Temperature
4. Reserved
5. Reserved
6. Encoder fault**
7. Internal HPA controller fault**
8. Up-converter fault**
9. Fan 1 Stopped
10. Fan 2 Stopped
11. Video Lock
12. Audio A lock
13. Audio B lock
14. Remux Not active
15. HPA A Comms fail**
16. HPA B Comms fail**
17. HPA A Interlock
18. HPA A Temperature
19. HPA A Helix
20. HPA A High output
21. HPA A Low Power
22. HPA A Refl Power
23. HPA A PSU
24. HPA B Interlock
25. HPA B Temperature
26. HPA B Helix
27. HPA B High output
28. HPA B Low Power
29. HPA B Refl Power
30. HPA B PSU
** This „major‟ fault will cause a RED indication on the front panel, set the alarm relay,
remove the DC on the L-band output, for 2 seconds, if enabled, and the RF output inhibited
until the fault has been cleared by the operator.

Alarms 15 – 30 not Lynx 1051 Encoder.

POWER- when illuminated indicates power is applied to the unit.

MOD - when illuminated green indicates modulation is being applied to the carrier.

CARRIER- when illuminated green indicates Carrier is present.

STATUS (HPA) - when illuminated green indicates power is applied to the HPA and is
functioning. If illuminated red, this indicates a fault with the HPA.

FTD / STBY / Tx- when flashing amber, HPA is in filament time delay (FTD) going into
„standby‟ when warmed up. If flashing green, HPA is in filament time delay going into
„transmit‟ when warmed up. Note: FTD is not valid for SSPA‟s or Lynx 1051 Encoder.

HPA / EXCITER – Alternates shows selection of either the HPA menu tree or Exciter menu
tree. Not Lynx 1051 Encoder.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 21 of 128

MENU STRUCTURE EXCITER AND HPA CONTROL

Main Menu Screen for different modes Note Some menus

DVBS / DVBS-2 DVB-T / LMS-T ASI
dynamically change
depending on the mode of
Frequency Frequency MODE
operation.
Bandwidth /
Symbol rate ASI Rate
Guard
Modulation Modulation

Output Level Output Level

continued
continued
ENCODER
SETUP

MPEG-2 H.264 ENCODER CA/DATA PIPE/

AUDIO SETUP
ENCODER SETUP SETUP IDs

ENCODER
VIDEO FORMAT VIDEO RATE Video IDs
CONFIGURATION
SCRAMBLING DATA IDENTIFIERS

Format Video Rate HD/SD 420 / 422 Service Name

Bars Auto Video Rate Video Loss Video PID Scrambling on/off Data pipe
Horizontal res.
Audio Std PMT PID Scrambling Type Bitrate
(SD)
Line detect (SD) Delay (SD) PROG PID Key PID
Service Name
Coding (HD) MORE>
(HD)
% Bars
MORE>
(HD)
PCR PID
(HD) Closed
Aspect ratio (SD)
Captions
(HD) CC Line# VBI (SD) NIT CARRIER NETWORK
INFORMATION INFORMATION INFORMATION
VBI Comp. (SD)

NIT on/off ID Network Name

Frequency TEL Network PID

ENCODER
VIDEO FORMAT VIDEO RATE Video IDs
CONFIGURATION Position LONG TS PID

Polarisation LAT

Input System rate Profile Service Name Direction

Format HD / SD Video Rate Video loss Video PID

Bars PMT PID

Horizontal res. PCR PID

MORE>

PROG ID

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 22 of 128

 AUDIO

MPEG-2 H.264

INPUTS AUDIO PIDS AUDIO DELAY INPUTS AUDIO PIDS

Audio A PID Audio A delay Audio A PID

Audio B PID Audio B delay Audio B PID

Audio C PID Audio C delay Audio C PID

Audio D PID Audio D delay

AUDIO A AUDIO B AUDIO C AUDIO D AUDIO A AUDIO B AUDIO C

Input Source Input Source Input Source Input Source Input Source Input Source Input Source

Test Tone Test Tone Test Tone Test Tone Standard Test Tone Test Tone

Standard Standard Standard Standard Rate Standard Standard

Language Language Language Language Language Language

More > More > More > (Dolby) More >(Dolby) More > More >

Mode Mode
Auto Align Auto Align Auto Align Auto Align
Rate Rate
Dolby Lock Dolby Lock Dolby Lock Dolby Lock

DE Delay DE Delay DE Delay DE Delay

DE Position DE Position DE Position DE Position

Mode Mode

Rate Rate

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 23 of 128

 UNIT
PRESETS SYSTEM
continued SETUP continued

Recall from
Memory
Store to Memory
REMOTE
HELP SERVICE
USB Transfer INTERFACES

Support

Unit Version

OUTPUT Module Version

IP OPTIONS ENCODER TYPE ASI OPTIONS
OPTIONS

Encoding Internal Encoder

MODULATION Ext ASI Rate SERIAL PORT ETHERNET PORT WEB IDENTIFIER
OUTPUT MODE BUC OPTIONS
OPTIONS
Remux

Mux Source Baud Rate IP Address Web identifier

Signal Type Mode BUC DC Supply

0dB Level Polarity Local Oscillator More> Address Network Mask

Power-on Tx Roll off 10MHz Ref Gateway

ASI o/p Source
DVBS-2 Pilots MAC Address

DVBS-2 Frames
ASI TO IP VIDEO IP VIDEO TO ASI

DVE IP Addr ENCODER

MISCELLANEOUS LICENCES TIME
DEFAULTS
IP900 IP Addr

MPEG2 defaults Lamp Test Encoder Lic. Time

CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 H.264 defaults Fault Relay Test Unit Lic. Date

H.264 reboot LCD Contrast Format

Source Source Run Hours

Destination IP Destination IP

Destination Port Destination Port

FEC Enable FEC Enable

More > More >

Dest FEC d (row) Dest FEC d (row)

Dest FEC l (col) Dest FEC l (col)

Encapsulation Encapsulation
type type Note Some menus
TS per IP TS per IP dynamically change
depending on the mode of
operation.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 24 of 128

 HPA A Status
HPA Status
Screen
Output Level

CONFIGURATION SERVICE

HPA Type
Detected Address
A
Detected Address
B VERSIONS
HPA Control Type

Module

Software Revision

Unit Library

Menu Library

HPA controller MENU TREE

HPA type = None

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 25 of 128

 HPA Status Screen

HPA A Status

HPA B Status

Output Level

SYSTEM GAIN CONFIGURATION REDUNDANCY SERVICE

HPA A GAIN HPA Type Online HPA

Detected Address
HPA B GAIN Protection
A
BUC GAIN Detected Address
(l-band) B ELAPSED HOURS HELIX RESET VERSIONS
OUTPUT Level HPA Control Type

HPA A Fault Reset

HPA A HV Hours HPA A Helix I Module
HPA B Fault Reset Software Revision
HPA B HV Hours HPA B Helix I

Unit Library

Menu Library

HPA controller MENU TREE

HPA Enabled

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 26 of 128

4. REAR PANEL DETAIL

 CAUTION: the side ventilation grilles must be kept clear to allow adequate airflow.

4.1. AUDIO INPUT (A & B)

Four channels of analogue or digital AES / EBU (option) are via a 15-way D male connector; pin
definitions are given here:
15 way male Function

Pin 1 Audio A left „hot‟

Pin 2 Audio A left „screen‟
Pin 9 Audio A left „cold‟
Pin 10 Audio A right „hot‟*
Pin 11 Audio A right „screen‟*
Pin 3 Audio A right „cold‟*
Pin 4 Audio B left „hot‟
Pin 5 Audio B left „screen‟
Pin 12 Audio B left „cold‟
Pin 13 Audio B right „hot‟*
Pin 14 Audio B right „screen‟*
Pin 6 Audio B right „cold‟*
* Are for optional Digital AES/EBU 2ch inputs.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 27 of 128

 4.2. MONITOR, CONTROL HPA CONTROL AND MPEG DATA
This connection is via a female 15-way D connector, labelled at rear panel as
RC&M/HPA/DATA.
The pin assignments are defined below and are divided into separate functions for clarity but all
share the same connector.
15W D-female pin definition:

15W PIN# Signal Description Remark

Remote control RS485 RX+ into Hardware selects RS232 /
1 RXA DVE /RS232 RX 485
Remote control RS485 RX- into
2 RXB DVE
Remote control RS485 T+ from
3 TXA DVE
Remote control RS485 TX- from Hardware link selects
4 TXB DVE /RS232 TX RS232 / 485
7 GND Ground connection
12 GND Ground connection
Selects RS232 / 485
Hardware selection of
13 Control open = RS485, GND =RS232 RS232 / 485

MPEG DATA:
Data may be inserted into the MPEG stream at 9K6, 19K2 or 38K4 baud.
See menu structure for controlling this data.
The format is in RS232 using the pins defined below.
Note: - Tx Data to external device may not be required; it is recommended that it is connected
as this port can also be used for software up-grades.

15W PIN# Signal Description Remark

Also used for software
5 Data Rx RS232 Mpeg data input to DVE updates
Also used for software
6 Data Tx Not used updates
7 GND

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 28 of 128

 HPA CONTROL:
Serial control of a variety of HPA‟s or SSPA‟s can be controlled by connection to this
15-way D Female, RS485 port as shown below.

15W
PIN# Signal Description Remark
RS485 RX data - (B) FROM HPA
8 HPA RX - to DVE Twisted pair with RX+
RS485 RX data+ (A) FROM HPA
9 HPA RX + to DVE Twisted pair with RX-
RS485 TX data - (B) TO HPA from
10 HPA TX- DVE Twisted pair with TX+
RS485 TX data + (A) TO HPA
11 HPA TX+ from DVE Twisted pair with TX-
12 GND Ground connection Overall Screen

STATUS RELAY:
A pair of ground free relay contacts are provide to give a “summary alarm” status of the Lynx
5100 Exciter. Normally this is configured at the factory for an “open circuit” indicating a fail.
This configuration may be reversed by the use of internal „status‟ link on the control PCB.
If the Lynx 5100 Exciter looses power or has a “major” alarm, the relay contacts will open.

15W PIN# Signal Description Remark

Internal link to swap
14 Status relay Relay contact opens on fault NC/NO
Internal link to swap
15 Status relay Relay contact opens on fault NC/NO

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 29 of 128

 4.3. AC POWER
Power in the range 90 – 264Vac is connected by means of a 3-pin IEC connector at the rear
panel.
Live & Neutral conductor fusing is employed.
The two fuses integrated into the IEC connector should be ceramic at T5A rating each.
The total power consumption is typically less than 60watts.

 External IEC mains lead must be un-plugged before removal of the lid – dangerous voltages
enclosed.

 NOTE: A separate EMC earth should be connected to the earth point provided.

4.4. RF 1 OUTPUT
This 50R N-type connector provides the prime RF output at L-band.
Maximum output is +5dBm, with a 40dB control range. Maximum output can be set by menu
function to -5dBm.

 CAUTION: This connector can have DC present, selectable from the “RF OPTIONS” “BUC
DC” menu. This will always have DC present if HPA control via L-Band is turned on.

4.5. RF2 / MONITOR OUTPUT

This 50R N-type connector provides at L-band –20dB+/-3dB reduced output relative to the L-
band at the RF connector.
This monitor connector is provided to connect to a local IRD or spectrum analyser.
NOTE:
No DC is present at this connector.

4.6. ASI INPUT

This 75R BNC enables an external ASI stream to be multiplexed with the internal “service” of
the exciter.
The internal service (encoder) may be turned off from the REMUX menu option, so that the
Lynx 5100 Exciter is used just as a „modulator‟.
See multiplexer option in “Operation Guide” section of this manual.

4.7. CVBS INPUT (SD ONLY)

This 75R BNC is the analogue video input at 1volt peak to peak, to the exciter.
PAL and NTSC formats are supported.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 30 of 128

 4.8. HDSDI (HD) SDI (SD OPTION) INPUT
This 75R BNC is the input connector for serial digital video, conforming to ITU-R BT656 or
ANSI/SMPTE 259M level C @ 270Mb/s for SD. Max cable length 300 Metres.
PAL and NTSC formats are supported, which can contain 4 channels (2 stereo) of embedded
audio.
For HD the connector carries HDSDI to SMPTE 292M @ 1.485 Gbit/s max cable 100 Metres.
4.9. ASI / IF OUTPUT
Labelled ASI / IF OUT (IF OUT on 1051)
This 75R BNC is used to provide an ASI stream, when the unit output type is L-Band or ASI;
This can be sent to another exciter to form a multiplex or used to drive an external modulator.
The source for the output connector can be External ASI (the physical rear panel connector for
loop thru‟s applications), Extracted from IP or from the internal MPEG2 encoder (after the
multiplexer)
ASI output format can be 188 or 204 byte mode, when output is from the multiplexer.

Alternatively this connector provides a 70MHz signal.

The modulation type of the 70MHz output may be DVBS, DVBS-2, DVB-T or LMS-T; modulation
parameters are listed in the specifications above.

The choice of ASI or IF is made from the output mode menu option; in ASI or L-Band mode it is
ASI, in 70MHz it becomes an RF output.
NOTE. The 1051 has independent outputs for 70MHz and ASI (ASI 2 is controlled by the
routing function of the web browser or front panel control.
The 1051 model also provides an additional ASI output (1) which is permanently connected to
the MPEG2 encoder output after multiplexer.

4.10. AUX I/P

This 50R TNC provides an 950 - 1750MHz input port allowing this signal or signals to be
combined with the internal MPEG encoder / modulator/ L-band up-converter.

The combiner is “passive” to prevent corruption of the combined signal should the Lynx 5100
Exciter fail. The combiner has a loss of approximately 6dB and this should be allowed for in the
settings of external additional carrier(s).

Note that the combiner input should be terminated with 50R.

The L-band monitor output comes after the combining process.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 31 of 128

 4.11. ETHERNET / USB PORTS
The Ethernet port is used for remote control of the Lynx 5100 Exciter.
For further information please contact Advent Communications.

The USB ports are provided to enable the Lynx 5100 Exciter to have any of the internal
programmable parts up-graded in the field.

See Appendix for up-grade procedure

Software up-grade files can be sent to customers for transfer onto a USB memory device.
Inserting the USB device into the rear and then powering the unit will cause the unit to
automatically down load from the memory device.
Notes: combined MP3 player / memory sticks are not compatible with the Lynx 5100 Exciter.
Ensure only one up-grade version is present on the USB stick.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 32 of 128

 4.12. IP VIDEO
This Ethernet port is used for “IP encapsulated” ASI transport streams.
The port is compatible with 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet.

ASI to IP Video
It is possible to output over Ethernet, 2 ASI‟s encapsulated in IP; these are controlled by the
“ASI to IP channel 1” and “ASI to IP channel 2” menus.
The source of the ASI, to be encapsulated, is defined by menu option “ASI SRC”.
This can be either from, the external ASI connector “EXT ASI”, the output of the internal
encoder “MUX O/P” or “OFF”.

Each channel needs to have a destination „address‟ defined to state where the Ethernet packets
are to be directed – this is entered at “DEST IP”.
The destination addresses may be same, pointing to the same physical IP receiver, but if the
two channels are in use, the “PORT” numbers must be different.
In this case, the IP receiver must be set to receive one or the other ports.
NOTE the PORT address + 2 is used by the error correction function so for example if the port
is set to 1000 for channel 1 then channel 2 must NOT use port 1002.

If the destination IP addresses are different on each channel, the port addresses may be the
same.
In this case, two IP receivers can receive the two possible IP outputs from the Lynx 5100
Exciter.

The two channels can be sourced independently, so for example Channel 1 could be sourced
from external ASI and streamed to a location, whilst separately an encoded stream could be
sent to another location, using Channel 2.

As the source of the IP encapsulator could be the output of the internal encoder, which in turn
could be a multiplex of several ASI‟s; multiple ASI channels can be streamed over one IP path.
These can be decoded separately at a remote location using „service names‟ to extract the
various services in the same manner as if it was a direct ASI connection.
Approximately 80Mb/s total can be streamed over 100M Ethernet, dependant on the level of
FEC applied.
Encapsulation type “ENC TYP” the choices are UDP only or RTP/UDP.

To cross networks, the „IP video‟ can be configured using the default gateway and sub-net
mask setup parameters.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 33 of 128

 IP to ASI
ASI can be de-encapsulated from an incoming IP stream by selecting the appropriate PORT
number.
The external IP source should have its destination address to be that of the „Ethernet Phy‟ of
the receiving Lynx 5100 Exciter; this is set on the IP Ethernet menu.

IP IN can be used as an external source the encoder and multiplexed with the internal MPEG2
encoder to form two services.
With the Fujitsu IP900E H.264 encoder, this IP IN function is used as the interface between the
two units.

IP Video can be converted independently of the encoding functions of the Lynx 5100 Exciter, by
selecting the units ASI output source selection to be IP.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 34 of 128

5. OPERATION GUIDE - EXCITER
5.1. AC POWER CONNECTION
Connect the unit to AC power source at the IEC inlet in the range 90 – 264V.

After a few seconds the company logo will be displayed followed by the main menu –

Example: L-band DVBS mode Example: 70MHz DVB-T mode

- Exciter Status - SD DVBS - Exciter Status - SD DVB-T

Freq: 14487.000MHz Freq: 70.000MHz
Rate: 27.5000Msym
Mod: QPSK 1/2 Mod: 64QAM 7/8
Output: -5.2dB

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Ensure TX key is set to „off‟ while connecting up signal sources.

Connect composite video PAL/NTSC source to connector labelled „CVBS‟

(Options) Connect serial digital PAL/NTSC SD / HD source to connector labelled „(HD)SDI‟.

Connect analogue (or digital option) audio to the rear panel 15-way „D‟ male connector.

An interface cable (spares part number A41-207359) that adapts this to 4-x XLR female
connector is supplied with the exciter.
With AES /EBU option, the “right channel” XLR becomes the digital input.
If an external ASI stream is to be multiplexed in with the local encoder in the exciter, connect
the external source to BNC labelled „ASI IN‟.

Caution should be observed as 17V DC may be present on the L-Band output connector.

From the main menu screen shown above, by using the up / down arrow keys to select
parameter required to be changed, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Note: output level can be continually adjusted without pressing ENTER key between value
changes, press ENTER or ESCAPE to exit level adjustment.
Output level is shown in dB‟s relative to maximum level as defined in the product specification.
NOTE
Before changing parameters that alter signal bandwidth Tx carrier must be OFF.
A warning will be displayed if operator attempts to change a parameter that
requires the carrier to be off.

Note: at least 30 seconds are required after changing a parameter before

powering the unit down, else changes in setup may be lost.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 35 of 128

6. MENU NAVIGATION - EXCITER
With reference to the MENU TREE shown earlier, the following operational menus can be
accessed, by pressing the MENU key, from the initial main menu screen.
Then, using the up / down arrow keys to select the parameter to be changed followed by the
ENTER key to select the next menu layer.
A “prompt” is given at the top of the screen showing the function of the highlighted menu option.

- prompt -
ENCODER SETUP
UNIT SETUP
PRESETS
SYSTEM
The “exciter” menu is split into these four main headings:
ENCODER SETUP - All parameters relating to video, audio, scrambling and data encoding are
accessed here.
UNIT SETUP - Parameters relating to Output mode, RF Options, Video options and multiplexing
options are set or viewed here.

PRESETS – Loading and storing of „preset‟ unit configurations and USB data transfer.

SYSTEM - Non-routine parameters are set or viewed here.

Encoder SETUP
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight ENCODER SETUP and press ENTER key.

The following menu items will be displayed –

MPEG-2 ENCODER SETUP:

H.264 ENCODER SETUP:
AUDIO SETUP:
CA/DATA PIPE/IDs

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight required option and press ENTER key.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 36 of 128

 6.1.1 MPEG-2 ENCODER SETUP

If the overall unit is set in Mpeg 2 mode, from UNIT SETUP / ENCODER menu, then the
following menu items will be accessible –

VIDEO FORMAT
VIDEO RATE
ENCODER CONFIGURATION
VIDEO ID‟s

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight VIDEO FORMAT and press ENTER key.

This screen will be displayed if in the menu VIDEO OPTIONS the encoder is set to HD: -

FORMAT:
BARS:
SERVICE NAME:
PERCENT BARS:

Alternatively, this screen will be displayed if in the menu VIDEO OPTIONS the FORMAT is set
to SD: -

FORMAT:
BARS:
RESOLUTION:
LINE DETECT:

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 37 of 128

MPEG2 MENUS

FORMAT : (HD) the following video formats can be selected; Use up / down arrow keys to
select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

HD 1080PsF30
HD 1080PsF29
HD 1080PsF25
HD 1080PsF24
HD 1080PsF23
HD 1080p/30
HD 1080p/29
HD 1080p/25
HD 1080p/24
HD 1080p/23
HD 1080i/60
HD 1080i/59
HD 1080i/50
HD 720p/60
HD 720p/59
HD 720p/50
HD Horizontal Resolution –
1920@1080i/p, 1280@720p

FORMAT: (SD) the following video formats can be selected; Use up / down arrow keys to
select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Note, only licensed options can be selected, items in bold are supplied as standard.

SD PAL-N
SD PAL-M
SD PAL-I
SD NTSC No Pedestal
SD NTSC

SD SDI 525
SD SDI 625

SD Horizontal resolution -
704 / 720 (options available).

Vertical resolution (lines) –

NTSC 480, PAL 576.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 38 of 128

MPEG2 MENUS

BARS: Selecting this option generates 75% colour bars in the format defined above.
In addition, HD bars can be selected at 75 or 100%.
Also the choice of „Service Name‟ keyed into the bars image, can be enabled or disabled from
this menu.

RESOLUTION: only valid in SD mode, choices are 704 or 720; Use up / down arrow keys to
select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
SERVICE NAME: only valid in HD mode, choices are ON or OFF; this inserts service name into
bars signal as required. Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or
ESCAPE to cancel selection.

LINE DETECT: only valid in SD mode, choices are ON to auto sense PAL or NTSC signal or
OFF; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel
selection.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight VIDEO RATE and press ENTER key.

This screen will be displayed: -

Video Mb/s: Set the required video data rate, unless in „auto video rate‟ which overrides this
value based on the symbol rate; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or
ESCAPE to cancel selection.

Auto Video Rate: When ON, automatically adjusts the video data rate to fill the amount of
bandwidth available defined by the symbol rate, less audio, data and multiplexer overhead.

Delay: choices are standard or low in SD only.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 39 of 128

MPEG2 MENUS
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight ENCODER CONFIGURATION and press ENTER
key.
This screen will be displayed: -

MODE:
VIDEO LOSS:
AUDIO STD: / HD CODING:
(SD) DELAY:
MORE>

ASPECT RATIO:
(SD)VBI:
(SD)VBI COMPRESSION:
(HD) CLOSED CAPTIONS:
(HD) CC LINE#:

MODE: Press ENTER and step through the options available dependent on licence – SD
MPEG2 420, SD MPEG2 422, HD MPEG2 420, HD MPEG2 422 are current options. Carrier
must be turned off to allow this selection to be made.

Video input loss: If the input video fails or is removed the internal video generator can be
set to output colour bars or „black‟, dependant on this menu setting.
Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

Audio Standard: Choices are DVB / IRIB

Mpeg Layer 2 DVB is for general use.
Mpeg Layer 2 IRIB covers the extension to the DVB specification used by Japanese IRD
manufacturers.
The IRIB format is DVB compliant but some early IRD‟s that have not been software up-graded
can have issues with the extended specification.

HD Coding: HD only – In DVBS / S2 the encoder it is recommended to use Frame encoding

mode to deal with interoperability issues with early Tandberg TT1282 & RX1290 IRD‟s that
do not support Field encoding in 422.
When the DVE has DVB-T or ASI output mode set then coding may be changed to Field to
work with Vislink / Link Research Ltd, wireless camera receivers.
DELAY: (SD only) choices are normal or low (licenced option)

Aspect ratio: SD only - selectable 4:3 or 16:9 this sends a signal to the IRD to indicate the
picture format for signal identification throughout the transmission chain. This command does
NOT change the actual aspect ratio of the picture content.

VBI: (SD ONLY) Choices are ON or OFF; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER
to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
This enables the passing of VBI data.

VBI Compression: (SD Only) This setting determines the amount of compression applied to
the VBI data;
the higher the value the more the compression and lower bandwidth, but recovery of the data
at the receive IRD may be corrupted. Select a value where the data is passed correctly
without consuming video bandwidth.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 40 of 128

 Closed Captions: In HD to pass Closed caption information conforming to the CC708
standard, set this to ON.

CC Line #: When HD Closed Captions are set to on choose which line to pass, range is 9 to
20.

Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 41 of 128

MPEG2 MENUS

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight VIDEO ID‟s and press ENTER key.

This screen will be displayed: -

SERVICE NAME
VIDEO PID
PMT PID
PROG PID
MORE> PCR PID

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SERVICE NAME and press ENTER key.

Service (name): Enter here the service name, select each character position and using the up /
down arrow keys select the required character, use left / right arrow keys to move along the
word. Enter up to 10 Characters; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm
or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

Video PID: Set value in the range 32-8190; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER
to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
PMT (programme map table) PID: set in the range 32 - 8190; Use up / down arrow keys to
select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Prog(ramme) PID: set in the range 1 – 65535; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press
ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

PCR (programme clock reference) PID: set in the range 32 – 8190; Use up / down arrow keys
to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 42 of 128

 6.1.2 H.264 ENCODER SETUP

If the overall unit is set in H.264 mode, from UNIT SETUP / ENCODER menu, then the following
menu items will be accessible –
VIDEO FORMAT
VIDEO RATE
ENCODER CONFIGURATION
VIDEO ID‟s

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight VIDEO FORMAT and press ENTER key.

The following options will be displayed -

INPUT
FORMAT
BARS
HORIZONTAL RES.

INPUT: the following video input options are available (HD)SDI or composite.

FORMAT: the following video formats can be selected; Use up / down arrow keys to select,
press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Note, only licensed options can be selected,

HD 1080i/59.94
HD 1080i/60
HD 1080i/50

HD 720p/59.94
HD 720p/50

SD SDI 525
SD SDI 625

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 43 of 128

H264 MENUS

BARS: Selecting this option generates 75% colour bars in the format defined above.

RESOLUTION: in SD mode, choices are 352* or 720 x 480 or 576, and in HD mode, choices
are 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, 960 x1080*, 1280 x 720, 960 x 720*, 640 x 720*.
*Fujitsu IP900 only.
Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight VIDEO RATE and press ENTER key.

Video Mb/s: Set the required video data rate, unless in „auto video rate‟ which overrides this
value based on the symbol rate; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or
ESCAPE to cancel selection.

Auto Video Rate: When ON, automatically adjusts the video data rate to fill the amount of
bandwidth available defined by the symbol rate, less audio, data and multiplexer overhead.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight ENCODER CONFIGURATION and press ENTER
key.
These options will be displayed –

VIDEO LOSS
PROFILE

Video input loss: If the input video fails or is removed the internal video generator can be
set to output colour bars or „grey‟, dependant on this menu setting.

Profile: (SD / HD) choices are MAIN or HIGH.

Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 44 of 128

H264 MENUS

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight VIDEO ID‟s and press ENTER key.

This screen will be displayed: -

SERVICE NAME
VIDEO PID
PMT PID
PROG PID
MORE> PCR PID

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SERVICE NAME and press ENTER key.

Service (name): Enter here the service name, select each character position and using the up /
down arrow keys select the required character, use left / right arrow keys to move along the
word. Enter up to 10 Characters; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm
or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

Video PID: Set value in the range 32-8190; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER
to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
PMT (programme map table) PID: set in the range 32 - 8190; Use up / down arrow keys to
select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Prog(ramme) PID: set in the range 1 – 65535; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press
ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

PCR (programme clock reference) PID: set in the range 32 – 8190; Use up / down arrow keys
to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 45 of 128

 6.1.3 AUDIO SETUP
Under this menu item there are 2 options MPEG-2 AUDIO or H.264 AUDIO.
6.1.4 MPEG-2 AUDIO
The following options will be displayed –
AUDIO INPUTS:
AUDIO PIDS:
AUDIO DELAY:
Overview -
A total of 4 inputs A, B, C, D (4 stereo pairs / 8 channels) may be processed by the Lynx 5100
Exciter.

Audios A and B may be used from a combination of sources, for example Audio A may come
from the embedded (HD)SDI signal and Audio B from the Analogue inputs.

Audios A and B may have “compression” applied, which can be either Mpeg Layer 1 or Mpeg
Layer 2.
Only one compression scheme is allowed at a time; Audio A setting will override Audio B setting
if an attempt to select differing compressions is made.
Audios A and B may also be used in Linear PCM or Dolby modes, and may be used in addition
to compression on the other channel pair.
Audios C and D may only come from an embedded source in SDI or HDSDI.
Audio C may be set to Layer 2 compression – in this case Audio D is disabled.
If Audio C is set to Linear or Dolby E then Audio D is enabled for Linear or Dolby E.

These channels are inhibited if Audios A & B are both set to Mpeg Layer 1.

The tables below show the allowable combinations of Layer 1, Layer 2, Linear PCM and Dolby
settings related to inputs A, B, C, D. -

A L1 L2 PCM Dolby
C L1 L2 PCM Dolby

☺ ☺
L1 320kbs
B X D N/A
☺ ☺ ☺
max
X
L2
X ☺☺ ☺ PCM
X X ☺ ☺
PCM
☺ ☺☺ ☺ Dolby
X X ☺ ☺
Dolby
☺ ☺☺ ☺
When sourcing from (HD)SDI, any of the 4 “groups” in the video signal may be selected.
Note; The 4 channels in a group are allocated to a two of the input pairs and cannot be
separated eg if input A and B are both set to (HD)SDI embedded source „group 1‟ then
channels 1 & 2 of the group are routed to A and channels 3 & 4 of the group are routed to B.
A & B are linked, C & D are linked, but pairs AB CD operate independently.
Care should be made in selection as A can override B or vice versa, as can C override D.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 46 of 128

 Available inputs & associated processing:-

Front panel Available

Audio Selection processing.
selection.

MPEG Layer 1
L MPEG Layer 2
R / AES
EMBED A Linear
Dolby Pass Thru‟

MPEG Layer 1
L MPEG Layer 2
R / AES
EMBED B Linear
Dolby Pass Thru‟
+
MPEG Layer 2*
Linear
+
Dolby Pass Thru‟

EMBED C
Linear

EMBED D Dolby Pass Thru‟

* Disables Audio D

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 47 of 128

 Embedded combinations, menu display shown below –

Audio A / C : Audio B / D:
SDI Gp1 Ch 1+2 SDI Gp1 Ch 3+4
SDI Gp2 Ch 5+6 SDI Gp2 Ch 7+8
SDI Gp3 Ch 9+10 SDI Gp3 Ch 11+ 12
SDI Gp4 Ch 13+14 SDI Gp4 Ch 15+16

Notes:
AES/EBU and SDI Embedded are licensed options.
SDI Embedded will only function if video input is also selected to (HD)SDI.
Audio A & B must share the same group
Audio C & D must share the same group

DID (values automatically set) for extraction of embedded audio from the SD /HDSDI -

SDI Gp1 DID = 767 (2FFh)

SDI Gp2 DID = 509 (1FDh)
SDI Gp3 DID = 507 (1FBh)
SDI Gp4 DID = 761 (2F9h)

HDSDI Gp1 DID = 743 (2E7h)

HDSDI Gp2 DID = 486 (1E6h)
HDSDI Gp3 DID = 485 (1E5h)
HDSDI Gp4 DID = 740 (2E4h)

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 48 of 128

 MPEG-2 AUDIO INPUTS menus

AUDIO A (B)
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight AUDIO A (B) and press ENTER key.

INPUT: Choices are, Analogue, AES/EBU or embedded HD (SDI); Use up / down arrow keys to
select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
HD (SDI) embedded selection is defined by „group‟ & „channels‟ each automatically selecting
the correct DID according to HD or SD formatting.
Note: Audio A in a group is first pair of channels and Audio B is the second pair of channels –
there are 4 channels in a group of the same DID. Audios A & B must be set to the same group,
as must C & D. See detailed description in “overview” above.

TEST TONE: Choices are OFF, 0dBm 800Hz.

Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Currently there are no test tones available in Dolby standard.
!Note: Selecting tones to „on‟ overrides the input!

STANDARD: Choices are MPEG Layer1, MPEG Layer 2, Linear PCM, Dolby or OFF to disable
the audio encoding;

Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

Note: only one compression type (Layer 1 or 2) is allowed at a time. Eg Audio A at Layer 1 and
Audio B at Layer 2 is not possible. Audio A overrides setting of Audio B.
Linear PCM / Dolby on Audio A and Layer 1 or 2 on Audio B is allowed.
Audios C & D are inhibited if Audios A & B are both Mpeg Layer 1.

Note – in menu option UNIT SETUP / A/V OPTIONS the choice of standard for Layer 2 can be
chosen.
Mpeg Layer 2 DVB is for general use.
Mpeg Layer 2 IRIB covers the extension to the DVB specification used by Japanese IRD
manufacturers.
The IRIB format is DVB compliant but some early IRD‟s that have not been software up-graded
can have issues with the extended specification.

LANGUAGE: This sets a flag along with the PID to aid selection of the correct audio channel at
the IRD. For 2 stereo channels, languages should be set differently on channels A, B, C, D; Use
up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Defaults set by DVE5100 are – A = Eng(lish), B = Spa(nish), C = Ger(man), D = Fre(ch).

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 49 of 128

 MPEG-2 AUDIO INPUTS menus

MORE>: Further audio options are accessed from the next page
The options available in this „MORE‟ menu are dependent on the „Standard‟ set on the previous
screen.

Standard = Mpeg 2 Layer 1 or 2 –

MODE: Choices are Stereo or Dual mono. In Stereo mode, commonality between left & right
signals aid more efficient compression, in Dual Mono mode each channel is
compressed completely independently.

Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

RATE: Choices are, selectable from 128Kbs / 160Kbs /192Kbs / 224Kbs / 256Kbs / 320Kbs /
384Kbs / 448Kbs (layer 1 only). Note eg 128kb/s is 64kb/s per channel;
Note Layer 1 max bit rate is 320Kb/s if set on both Audio A & B.
Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

Standard = Dolby E
AUTO ALIGN: Choice is ON or OFF, if incoming Dolby header is not guaranteed to be in the
correct position relative to it‟s associated video, then turning this option on will auto-align the
header to generate a Dolby compliant stream.
*When AUTO ALIGN is ON, the menus asterisked below are masked.

DOLBY LOCK: this gives the „status‟ of the embedded signal – YES or NO is shown depending
on the detection of the Dolby header in the (HD) SDI signal. Also displayed is the format
detected either 16bit or 20bit.

*DE DELAY: If Auto Align is off then the user may manually align the Dolby header.
Alignment should be determined on a reference IRD and DM100 (or similar) Dolby timing
analyser.
*DE POSITION: Gives indication of Dolby E header position found relative to video frame.
Additional information on Dolby E and the timing information displayed on the DVE5100
can be found in Appendix E.

Standard = Linear PCM

NONE – no more options.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 50 of 128

 MPEG-2 AUDIO INPUTS menus

AUDIO C (D)
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight AUDIO C (D) and press ENTER key.

INPUT: Choice is fixed at (HD)SDI

HD (SDI) embedded selection is defined by „group‟ & „channels‟ each automatically selecting
the correct DID according to HD or SD formatting.
Note: Audio C in a group is first pair of channels and Audio D is the second pair of channels –
there are 4 channels in a group of the same DID. Audios C & D must be set to the same group.
See detailed description in “overview” above.
TEST TONE: Choices are OFF, 0dBm 800Hz.
Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
!Note: Selecting tones to on overrides the input!

STANDARD: Choices are Layer 2 (if chosen, disables Audio D) Linear PCM, Dolby or OFF to
disable the audio encoding;

Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

LANGUAGE: This sets a flag along with the PID to aid selection of the correct audio channel at
the IRD. For 2 stereo channels, languages should be set differently on channels C and D; Use
up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

MORE>: Further audio options are accessed from the next screen and depend on the
„standard‟ selected:
Standard = Dolby E
AUTO ALIGN: Choice is ON or OFF, if incoming Dolby header is not guaranteed to be in the
correct position relative to it‟s associated video, then turning this option on will auto-align the
header to generate a Dolby compliant stream.
*When AUTO ALIGN is ON, the menus asterisked below are masked.

DOLBY LOCK: this gives the „status‟ of the embedded signal – YES or NO is shown depending
on the detection of the Dolby header in the (HD) SDI signal. Also displayed is the format
detected either 16bit or 20bit.

*DE DELAY: If Auto Align is off then the user may manually align the Dolby header.
Alignment should be determined on a reference IRD and DM100 (or similar) Dolby timing
analyser.
*DE POSITION: Gives indication of Dolby E header position found relative to video frame.
Additional information on Dolby E and the timing information displayed on the DVE5100
can be found in Appendix E.
Standard = Linear PCM
NONE – no more options.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 51 of 128

 MPEG-2 AUDIO INPUTS menus

Standard = Mpeg 2 Layer 1 or 2 –

MODE: Choices are Stereo or Dual mono. In Stereo mode, commonality between left & right
signals aid more efficient compression, in Dual Mono mode each channel is
compressed completely independently.

Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

RATE: Choices are, selectable from 128Kbs / 160Kbs /192Kbs / 224Kbs / 256Kbs / 320Kbs /
384Kbs / 448Kbs (layer 1 only). Note eg 128kb/s is 64kb/s per channel;
Note Layer 1 max bit rate is 320Kb/s if set on both Audio A & B.
Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

MPEG-2 AUDIO INPUTS menus

AUDIO PIDS
Audio A (B, C, D) PID: Set value in the range 32-8190; Use up / down arrow keys to select,
press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

AUDIO DELAY
Audio A (B, C, D) PID: Set value in mS; This can be used to delay the audio relative to the
video content. Normal operation these should be set to 0000.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 52 of 128

 6.1.5 H.264 AUDIO *IP900 ONLY
The following options will be displayed –
AUDIO INPUTS:
AUDIO PIDS:

AUDIO INPUTS:

AUDIO A: choices are –

Input Source:
Standard:
Rate:

Input Source: choose between analogue and SDI. (only group 1 channels 1 & 2 can be used)

Standard: choose between Mpeg 1Layer 2 or AAC.

Rate: choose between 64Kbs and 384Kbs.

AUDIO B, C, D (future feature)

AUDIO PIDS:
AUDIO A PID; Set value in the range 32-8190;
AUDIO B, C, D PID (future feature)

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 53 of 128

 6.1.6 CA/DATA PIPE/Ids

The following menu options will be displayed -

SCRAMBLING:
DATA PIPE:
IDENTIFIERS:

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SCRAMBLING and press ENTER key.

This screen will be displayed: -

SCRAMBLING:
TYPE:
KEY:

NOTE- Parameters must be set in the following order – Scrambling ‘OFF’, Select ‘TYPE’,
Set ‘KEY’, Scrambling ‘ON’.

Scrambling: Choices are On or OFF; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to
confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Type: Choices are BISS-1, Biss-E, EBS.
Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Note: Not all units support Scrambling modes.
See separate appendix instruction on how to use this feature.
Key: In Biss-1, a 12 digit „key‟ needs to be entered – each location on the screen must be
changed from * to a number.

In Biss-E, a 14 digit „key‟ needs to be entered – each location on the screen must be changed
from * to a number.; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE
to cancel selection.

Biss-E also requires another hidden key to be transmitted – this is the serial number of the unit
entered twice (14 characters) and is set and entered by the factory, this may be changed to the
operators requirements as necessary. DVE‟s may require the BISS keys to be the same when
used in redundant configurations.

EBS is a proprietry scrambling system requiring an 8 digit key to be entered.

Note as each key value is entered, the number or letter will be shown. On next power cycle of
the unit these will change to “************”.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 54 of 128

 Data Pipe: Choices are OFF, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3;
Mode 1 is compatible mode with other manufacturers eg Tandberg.
Mode 2 is proprietary with Advent IRD.
Mode 3 is proprietary low delay with Advent IRD (contact factory for availability)
Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Note: Data is only transferred across the MPEG stream when there is data coming in

Bps: Choices of data rate (baud) are, 1200,2400,4800,9600,19200 or 38400; Use up / down
arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

PID: for the MPEG RS232 data port, set in the range 32 - 8190; Use up / down arrow keys to
select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

IDENTIFIERS:

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight IDENTIFIERS and press ENTER key.

The following options will be shown -

NETWORK INFORMATION
CARRIER INFORMATION
NIT INFORMATION

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight NETWORK INFORMATION and press ENTER
key.
Service (name): Enter here the service name, select each character position and using the up /
down arrow keys select the required character, use left / right arrow keys to move along the
word. Enter up to 10 Characters; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm
or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

Network (name): Enter here the Network name, select each character position and using the
up / down arrow keys select the required character, use left / right arrow keys to move along the
word. Enter up to 10 Characters; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm
or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

Network PID: set in the range 1 – 65535; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to
confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

TS (transport stream) PID: set in the range 1 – 65535; Use up / down arrow keys to select,
press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 55 of 128

 The carrier ID is a requirement introduced by the WBU (world broadcasting union) to add the
operators‟ details in to the broadcast stream so the operator can be identified in cases of
unknown carriers causing interference.

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight CARRIER INFORMATION and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -

- Carrier -
ID:
TEL:
LONG:
LAT:

ID: Enter here the operators name, select each character position and using the up / down
arrow keys select the required character, use left / right arrow keys to move along the word.
Enter up to 5 Characters; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or
ESCAPE to cancel selection.

TEL(ephone): Enter here the operators telephone number including country code, select each
character position and using the up / down arrow keys select the required character, use left /
right arrow keys to move along the word.

Enter up to 17 Characters; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or
ESCAPE to cancel selection.

LONG(itude): set the current longitude of the up-link position;

Enter up to 9 Characters; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or
ESCAPE to cancel selection.

LAT(itude): set the current latitude of the up-link position

Enter up to 9 Characters; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or
ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Note future release can take the data from GPS information of an Advent antenna control
system.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 56 of 128

 By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight NIT INFORMATION and press ENTER key.

This screen will be displayed: -

- Downlink -
Downlink NIT:
Freq:
Posn:
Pol: Dir:

Downlink NIT: set here to ON to use the Lynx 5100 Exciter with a domestic / cable style
downlink receiver, for none of these applications the „network information tables‟ (NIT) should
be set to „off‟.
Freq(uency): with NIT ON, enter downlink frequency of service; Use up / down arrow keys to
select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Pos(ition): with NIT ON, enter orbital position of satellite in use; Use up / down arrow keys to
select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Pol(arisation): with NIT ON, enter polarisation of down link signal; Use up / down arrow keys to
select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Dir(ection): with NIT ON, enter direction relative to south – East / West; Use up / down arrow
keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 57 of 128

 6.1. PRESETS
A total of 200 „preset‟ configurations can be stored, and recalled. A „preset‟ is a „snapshot‟ of the
complete Lynx 5100 Exciter.
Press MENU key twice to navigate to this screen –

- prompt -
ENCODER SETUP
UNIT SETUP
PRESETS
SYSTEM
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight PRESETS and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -

- Presets -

STORE TO MEMORY:
USB TRANSFER:

RECALL FROM MEMORY: Enter this menu and step through the PRESET number between 1
and 200; Whilst stepping through the preset name if entered will be displayed. Use up / down
arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection
Navigate to RECALL, press enter and select YES to recall configuration saved in preset
number chosen above; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or
ESCAPE to cancel selection.

STORE TO MEMORY: Enter this menu and step through the PRESET number between 1 and
200; Whilst stepping through the preset name if entered will be displayed. Use up / down arrow
keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection
Navigate to „name‟ and enter new name or edit existing.
(Use „Clear Text‟ menu option for quick erase of preset name)
Navigate to STORE, press enter and select YES to save configuration in preset number chosen
above; Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel
selection.
USB TRANSFER: By inserting a USB memory device at the rear panel and selecting „store to
usb‟ a complete image of the Lynx 5100 Exciter setup, including all presets, will be saved. If
this memory device is inserted into another DVE5100 and „recall from usb‟ is selected the unit
will become a clone of the first.
Note all information will be wiped from the DVE5100 by „recall from usb‟ function – use with
caution.
It is possible to edit the information on the USB device by simple text editor to allow
configuration off-line.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 58 of 128

 6.2. UNIT SETUP
Press MENU key twice to navigate to this screen –

ENCODER SETUP:
UNIT SETUP:
PRESETS:
SYSTEM:

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight UNIT SETUP and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -
OUTPUT OPTIONS:
IP OPTIONS:
ASI/MUX OPTIONS:
ENCODER TYPE:

OUTPUT OPTIONS

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight OUTPUT OPTIONS and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -
OUTPUT MODE:
MODULATION OPTIONS:
BUC OPTIONS:
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight OUTPUT MODE and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -
SIGNAL:
0dB LEVEL:
POWER-ON TX:

SIGNAL: Choices of output type are, ASI only, 70MHz Only, L-band (with ASI monitor);
When signal selection is ASI the mode is selectable between OFF, 188bytes or 204byte in the
main output menu.
0dB LEVEL: To allow for different system gains, the Lynx 5100 Exciter can have its maximum
output level (at L-band) set to either +5dBm or -5dBm.
Note with +5dBm there is a 40dB control range available while with the maximum output set to
-5dBm the control is 35dB.
Power-on Tx: The choices are LAST or OFF. This menu function allows the operator to select
the power up state of the Tx (modulation & carrier) function.
LAST will set the modulation and carrier state to the state they were in when the DVE5100
powered down.‟OFF‟ will always force the modulation and carrier to OFF, when the unit next
powers up.Factory default is OFF, as this is operationally safer than LAST, which should be
used with caution.
PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 59 of 128

 By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight MODULATION OPTIONS and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -
MODE:
POLARITY:
ROLLOFF:
& if DVBS2
PILOTS:
FRAME SIZE:

MODE: Choose from this menu for the modulation type e.g. DVBS, DVBS-2 –
These are displayed as one list with the following combinations for 70MHz or L-Band signals:-

DVBS – QPSK, 8PSK**, 16QAM FEC rates 1/2,2/3**,3/4, 5/6,7/8.

**only
*DVB-T - QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM FEC rates 1/2,2/3,3/4, 5/6,7/8.
DVBS-2 -
QPSK 1/4, QPSK 1/3, QPSK 2/5, QPSK 1/2, QPSK 3/5, QPSK 2/3, QPSK 3/4, QPSK
4/5, QPSK 5/6, QPSK 9/10.
8PSK 3/5, 8PSK 2/3, 8PSK 3/4, 8PSK 5/6, 8PSK 8/9, 8PSK 9/10.

Note * at 70MHz only.

Not all modulation schemes are accessible; purchased licences define which are selectable.

POLARITY: Choices are Normal or Invert; choose Invert when following up-converter does not
maintain spectral integrity, e.g. some C-Band block up-converters.
ROLLOFF: (not DVB-T), choices are 0.35 (35%), 0.25 (25%) and additionally for DVBS-2, 0.2
(20%).
In DVBS-2 mode, further selections can be made -
PILOTS To assist carrier recovery, DVB-S2 can insert special “pilot symbols” at the physical layer.
– choose „on‟ or „off‟ depending on satellite requirements.
FRAME SIZE – choose „long‟ or „short‟, depending on satellite requirements.
PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 60 of 128

 By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight BUC OPTIONS and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -
BUC DC SUPPLY:
LO:
10MHz REF:

BUC DC SUPPLY: 17V DC may be enabled on the main L-Band output using this menu
option, so as to power an external SHF block Upconverter; Use up / down arrow keys to select,
press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Note that if the HPA control has been set to “L-band” DC is always present on the L-Band
output to power the remote protocol converter in the block Upconverter.

LO (local Oscillator): The output from the Lynx 5100 Exciter is always L-Band between
950MHz and 1750MHz. The front panel display can show the final system output frequency of
the system instead, taking into account the local oscillator frequency of the SHF block
Upconverter.
The following choices can be made –
L- Band direct display has no local oscillator frequency – select NONE.
C-Band assumes local oscillator of 4900MHz.
X-Band assumes local oscillator of 6500MHz
Ku-1-Band assumes local oscillator of 11800MHz.
Ku-2 Band assumes local oscillator of 12800MHz.
Ku-3 Band assumes local oscillator of 13050MHz.
Ku-4 Band assumes local oscillator of 16350MHz.
Ku-5 Band assumes local oscillator of 16900MHz.
Ku-6 Band assumes local oscillator of 15450MHz.
Note Ku-6 is “high side LO” so 950MHz = 14.5GHz, 1700Mhz = 13.75GHz.
Use up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

10MHz REF: Some DVE5100‟s may be fitted with a very high stability reference oscillator,
which may be injected onto the L-Band output connector to provide a “reference” to an external
block up-converter. This is a chargeable licenced option so this menu may not appear.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level or 3 times to return to top level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 61 of 128

 IP OPTIONS

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight IP OPTIONS and press ENTER key.

This screen will be displayed: -

ASI TO IP VIDEO:
IP VIDEO TO ASI:

These menus controls the functions of the IP encapsulation (TX) and de-encapsulation (RX) of
ASI.

ASI TO IP VIDEO: Under this menu are the controls for the 2 possible IP streams.
It is possible to output 2 ASI‟s encapsulated in IP, as controlled “ASI to IP channel 1” and “ASI
to IP channel 2” menus.

The source of the ASI to be encapsulated is defined by menu option “SOURCE”.

This can be either from, the external ASI connector “External ASI”, the output of the internal
encoder “Internal ASI” or “OFF”.

Each channel needs to have a destination „address‟ defined – this is entered at “DEST IP”.
The destination addresses may be same, pointing to the same physical IP receiver, but if two
channels are in use the “PORT” numbers must be different.
In this case, the IP receiver must be set to receive one or the other ports.

NOTE the PORT address + 2 is used by the error correction function so for example if the port
is set to 1000 for channel 1 then channel 2 must NOT use port 1002.
If the destination IP addresses are different on each channel, the port addresses may be the
same.
In this case, two IP receivers can receive the two possible IP outputs from the Lynx 5100
Exciter.

The two channels can be sourced independently, so for example Channel 1 could be sourced
from external ASI and streamed to a location, whilst separately an encoded stream could be
sent to another location, using Channel 2.

As the source of the IP encapsulator could be the output of the internal encoder, which in turn
could be a multiplex of several ASI‟s; multiple ASI channels can be streamed over one IP path.
These can be decoded separately at a remote location using „service names‟ to extract the
various services in the same manner as if it was a direct ASI connection.
Approximately 80Mb/s total can be streamed over 100M Ethernet, dependant on the level of
FEC applied.

To cross networks, the „IP video‟ port can be configured using the „default gateway‟ and „sub-
net mask‟ setup parameters.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 62 of 128

 CHANNEL 1(2) ASI to IP
SOURCE: This selects the ASI signal source that can be streamed as IP. Choices are OFF,
Internal ASI (from the video encoder after multiplexer), or External ASI (the physical rear panel
connector).
DEST IP: This is the destination IP address to which to stream to.
Eg to stream to a PC or receiving device with an IP address of 192.168.0.98, this destination
address should be set to 192.168.0.98.
DEST Port: This is the destination „port‟ number.
FEC: Choices are Enable or Disable.
MORE:> if FEC is enabled the following menus will be available –
DEST FEC d (row):
DEST FEC l (column):
Encap Type: the choices are UDP only or RTP/UDP.
TS PKTs per IP: defines the number of ASI packets contained within one IP packet. The
range is 1 to 7. 1 is most robust but least efficient. 7 is least robust but most efficient for the
available bandwidth.

This unit uses ProMpeg error correction, which on perfect networks may be turned off to
preserve bandwidth.

With FEC enabled, L & D values may be set to control error correction robustness.
The L and D values have defined limits, setting outside the combination limits will be rejected.
Limits are L * D <= 100, L in the range 1 to 20, D in the range 4 to 20.
The following table gives some examples of the relationship between L & D, latency and
number of IP packets that can be recovered.
This is based on 7 ASI packets per IP packet.

Latency ms
L, D Overhead 3Mbps 30Mbps 100Mbps Recovery IP
% Packets
5, 10 10 175.5 17.5 5.3 5
10,10 10 350.9 35.1 10.5 10
20,5 20 350.9 35.1 10.5 20
8,8 12.5 224.6 22.5 6.7 8
10,5 20 175.5 17.5 5.3 10
8,5 20 140.4 14 4.2 8
5,5 20 87.7 8.8 2.7 5
4,6 16.7 84.2 8.4 2.5 4
6,4 25 84.2 8.4 2.5 6

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 63 of 128

 IP VIDEO TO ASI
ASI can be de-encapsulated from an incoming IP stream by selecting the appropriate PORT
number.
The external IP source should have its destination address, to be that of the Ethernet Phy of
the receiving Lynx 5100 Exciter, as shown by „IP Video Address‟ menu.
External devices should be set to „point‟ to this address for the reception of ASI encapsulated
in IP.

IP ETHERNET SETUP
This menu allows setting of the physical attributes of the IP Video Ethernet connector port.
External devices should be set to „point‟ to this address for the reception of ASI encapsulated
in IP.
To cross networks, the „IP video‟ port can be configured using the „default gateway‟ and „sub-
net mask‟ setup parameters.

See Appendix G for an example of cross- sub-net application setup.

MAC address – read only value for the physical device.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

ASI / MUX OPTIONS

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight ASI OPTIONS and press ENTER key.

This screen will be displayed: -

MPEG-2 ENCODER:
EXT ASI:
REMUX:
MUX SRC:
More –
ASI OUTPUT CONNECTOR SOURCE:
MODE:

An external ASI signal may be connected to the DVE5100 at the rear panel using the
connector labelled ASI I/P.
With the DVE5100 internal encoder turned ON, this may be multiplexed with the external ASI
stream forming a multi-channel video / audio stream which can then be modulated at 70Mz or
L-band or left as ASI for further multiplexing into other units.

A maximum of 4 DVE5100‟s in a multiplex is recommended.

If the internal encoder is OFF, the unit behaves as an RF modulator, with small overhead lost
in the multiplexer.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 64 of 128

 MPEG-2 ENCODER: Choose ON for adding to external stream if Ext ASI Input is enabled.
Choose OFF to use the DVE5100 as a modulator only; Ext ASI Input will be forced to ON.
EXT ASI: This is a read only measurement of the incoming, content in the ASI transport
stream.

H.264 Mode – this number is blanked as provides no useful information when the DVE is in
control of the IP900.

(DVM5000 model
With the Internal encoder „on‟ Remux mode is in use. – „Remux‟ is displayed.
With the internal encoder „off‟, Modulator mode is in use and „Reqd Rate‟ is displayed.)
Remux: Read only menu option -This either shows ACTIVE or OFF. If the incoming stream
rate is shown in the menu above, but RATE ERROR is displayed here, the input rate exceeds
the possible rate for the modulator as set by the symbol rate.
If NO DATA is shown, the input is not recognised.

(DVM5000 model
Reqd Rate: In modulator only mode, this is the required input bitrate as calculated from the
symbol rate / FEC / modulation type. The incoming EXT ASI rate should be set at the external
source to be the same value.)

MUX SRC: This menu allows the choice of source for the remux or modulator input. Choices
are Ext ASI, IP, OFF.

MORE >: Navigates to the source to send to the rear panel ASI output – choices are External
ASI, IP, Internal ASI. Also ASI mode is set here 188 / 204.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 65 of 128

 6.3. SYSTEM
Press MENU key twice to navigate to this screen –
ENCODER SETUP:
UNIT SETUP:
PRESETS:
SYSTEM:

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SYSTEM and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -
HELP:
REMOTE INTERFACES:
SERVICE:

HELP
The HELP screens should be used to provide information to Advent customer support
department in the event of a problem or up-grade requests.
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight HELP and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -
SUPPORT:
UNIT VERSION:
MODULE VERSION:

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SUPPORT and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed with the following customer support contact details: -
[email protected]
+44 (0)7802 392669
+44 (0)1442 431410

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 66 of 128

 By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight UNIT VERSION and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed showing the software version (Sw) of the actual DVE unit
and its serial number (Ser) and various other version numbers which should be quoted on
request by customer service in the event of a problem: -

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight MODULE VERSION and press ENTER key.
A screen will be displayed showing the versions of various modules contained within the Lynx
5100 Exciter: -

C147 Sw: this is the software revision of the encoder module.

C147 Ser: this is the serial number of the encoder module.
C147 Inf: factory information of the enable functions on the encoder module.
UC Sw: this is the software revision of the L-Band up-converter module.

PRESS ESCAPE x 2 to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 67 of 128

 REMOTE INTERFACES

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight REMOTE INTERFACES and press ENTER key.

This screen will be displayed: -

SERIAL PORT:
ETHERNET PORT:
WEB IDENTIFIER:

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SERIAL PORT and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -
ADDRESS:
BAUD RATE:

Address: Set the unit address in the range 1 – 255. Lynx 5100 Exciter is selectable by
hardware link on the RC&M connector, addresses for multiple units connected by RS485 must
be different for each unit on the bus.
Baud Rate: Set communication standard rates between 4800 – 115200 Baud.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 68 of 128

 By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight ETHERNET PORT and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -
IP:
MASK:
GWAY:
MAC:

IP: This sets the control IP address of the Lynx 5100 Exciter; Use up / down arrow keys to
select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
More than one DVE on a network requires a unique IP address for each unit.
Mask: This sets the units sub-net mask address; Use up / down arrow keys to select,
press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
G(ate)way: This sets the units Gateway address; Use up / down arrow keys to select,
press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
MAC: This is read only to confirm the units MAC address defined at manufacture.
The MAC address is defined as follows –
00-1D-65 identifies the address as part of the Vislink group of companies, -10xx- identify this address as an Advent
Communications product, and the final bytes are the HEX representation of the lower six digits of the unit serial
number assigned at manufacture.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight WEB IDENTIFIER and press ENTER key.

To “name” a particular unit when controlled by the web browser, enter text description here.
This will be displayed in the area below the company logo on each web page.

PRESS ESCAPE x 2 to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 69 of 128

 SERVICE

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SERVICE and press ENTER key.

This screen will be displayed: -

TIME:
MISCELLANEOUS:
LICENCES:
ENCODER DEFAULTS:

TIME

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight TIME and press ENTER key.
A screen will be displayed showing the various options for setting and displaying the „time‟: -

Time: This shows the current time which may be modified by pressing ENTER
followed by using the up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm
complete change or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Date: This shows the current date which may be modified by pressing ENTER
followed by using the up / down arrow keys to select, press ENTER to confirm complete change
or ESCAPE to cancel selection.
Format: This shows the current format in which the date information is displayed.
The choices are dd/mm/yy or mm/dd/yy, where „d‟ is the day, „m‟ is the month and „y‟
is the year.
The format may be modified by pressing ENTER followed by using the up / down arrow keys to
select, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

Run Hours: This display the number of hours the unit has been powered.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 70 of 128

 MISCELLANEOUS.

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight MISCELLANEOUS and press ENTER key.

Lamp Test: Selecting YES initiates a lamp test routine to check all are ok.

Contrast: Press ENTER and adjust the display contrast by using the up / down arrow
keys to change, press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel selection.

Fault Test: Select YES to set „status relay‟ to simulate a failure in the DVE to test redundancy
controls. This also removes the DC on the L-band signal, if enabled, either by the HPA control
function or the BUC DC supply. This is a momentary test of approximately 2 seconds.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LICENCES
The DVE5100 is capable of many options which need to be enable by a licence code issued
upon payment. Some functions will work but with limited functionality without a licence code. For
example HD formats will function without a licence but the picture will have red lines across it.

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight LICENCES and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed allowing the entry of a licence code issued by the factory.

Enter the ENCODER LICENCE sub menu – here a purchased licence code can be entered to
enable further features, these are normally issued by email.
To safely install a new licence code it is recommended the licence key is entered by „pasteing‟
the value into the appropriate entry point on the licences web page.

Enter the UNIT LICENCE sub menu – here the physical unit electronic serial number ESN is
displayed; this number should be quoted when requesting additional licences.
A unit licence consists of a 28 digit string split into two 14 digit „lines‟.
To safely install a new licence code it is recommended the licence key is entered by „pasteing‟
the value, split into two 14 digit numbers, into the appropriate entry points on the licences web
page.

The status of the current licence is displayed; a new licence entry will be shown as „not tested‟
until unit is power cycled. A valid code on power cycle will show „accepted‟.

Note, entering an invalid code could render the unit inoperable, caution is advised.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 71 of 128

 TEMPERATURE

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight TEMPERATURE and press ENTER key.
For diagnostic purposes, two points in the hardware are monitored display as T1 and T2.
If T1 rises to 90 degrees the unit alarm will be raised and the cause of excessive temperature
should be investigated.
T2 will be approximately 15 degrees lower than T1.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

Note that the unit must have adequate airflow for correct operation. The air flow is from front left
of the unit to rear right.
The main unit fan is temperature controlled and may not run until the unit has reached normal
internal operating temperatures.
On initial power up the fans are run for a short time then may stop. This is normal operation.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 72 of 128

7. Operation procedure - HPA CONTROL (not Lynx 1051 Encoder)
7.1. INTRODUCTION

The Lynx 5100 Exciter integrates a serial controller for up to two amplifiers, with protocol
conversion for a wide range of HPA / SSPA types.

The control may be via direct RS485 connection at the rear panel D-Type or modulated onto the
L-Band RF output.
The modulated signal can be decoded by AUC5000 block upconverter products from Advent.
The HPA control would be connected to the block up-converter in this configuration;
a single L-band cable is the only required connection between the Lynx 5100 Exciter and the
HPA (via the up-converter).

„Hot Keys‟ are provided on the front panel to directly control the operation of the
amplifier between “transmit” and “standby” functions.
Note: SSPA‟s do not have “standby” – „off‟ state is the equivalent.

Led‟s are provided for displaying the status of the amplifier(s) at a glance -

STATUS (hpa) - when illuminated green indicates power is applied to the HPA and is
functioning. If illuminated red, this indicates a fault with the HPA.

FTD / STBY / Tx- when flashing amber, HPA is in filament time delay (FTD) going into „standby‟
when warmed up. If flashing green, HPA is in filament time delay going into „transmit‟ when
warmed up.
Note: FTD is only applicable to TWTA based amplifiers.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 73 of 128

 7.2. MENU NAVIGATION
NOTE: depending on whether an amplifier type has been chosen or not, the menu structure
changes. See menu tree for detail.

Press MODE key to select HPA. The HPA main STATUS screen will be displayed, for example
–

- HPA Status -
A: Off NO COMMS

Output: -30.2dB
With reference to the menu tree, press MENU key, the following screen will be displayed –

- prompt -
CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM GAIN
REDUNDANCY
SERVICE
CONFIGURATION

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight CONFIGURATION and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -

- Configuration -
HPA Type:
HPA A Addr:
HPA B Addr
HPA Ctrl:
Type: By highlighting and pressing ENTER followed by the up / down arrow keys to select
one of list of available HPA / SSPA types, communication will be enabled to an externally
connected amplifier.
When set to NONE communication is disabled.

HPA A (B) Addr: This shows the current address(es) detected for the connected amplifiers.
This is a „read only‟ menu option.
HPA Ctrl: This menu option defines how the HPA control is connected to the DVE5100.
When set to „RS485‟, this is the direct connection at the rear panel of the unit. Pin-out
definition can be found earlier in this manual.
When set to „L-Band‟, a modulated FSK carrier is added to the L-band RF output of the
Lynx 5100 Exciter. The modulated signal can be decoded by AUC5000, AUC5814 block
upconverter products from Advent.
WARNING! 17V DC is applied to the L-Band RF output connector when in L-band control
mode.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 74 of 128

 PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

SYSTEM GAIN

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SYSTEM GAIN and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -

- System Gain -
HPA A Gain:
HPA B Gain:
BUC Gain:
Output Level:
System Gain menu controls the relative drive levels at each stage in the RF chain from
the Lynx 5100 Exciter source through to the final HPA power.
It is recommended that the Lynx 5100 Exciter is set to -10dB output level and the gains of the
block upconverter (BUC) and the HPA set for „saturation‟ at this drive level. This will optimise
the noise vs dynamic range of the signal throughout the system.

HPA A (B) Gain: This menu option sets the gain of the HPA(S) with an adjacent readout
of actual output power shown next to the gain adjusting parameter.

BUC Gain: This menu controls the gain of the external block upconverter.
This should be set with the Lynx 5100 Exciter output set to -10dB on font panel setting and the
BUC gain adjusted for maximum output but with minimal distortion (re-growth shoulders on a
modulated carrier).
This function is not available in RS485 mode, only L-Band control mode with AUC5000,
AUC5814 block up-converter products from Advent.

Output Level: This menu controls the drive level from the Lynx 5100 Exciter at L-band.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 75 of 128

 PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

REDUNDANCY
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight REDUNDANCY and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -

- redundancy control -
Online HPA:
Protection:

Online HPA: Choose between HPA or HPA B, this controls the waveguide switch at the output
of the 2 HPA‟s in a 1:1 redundancy system.

Protection: Choose between Manual or Automatic switchover on an HPA fault being detected.
PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

SERVICE
By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight SERVICE and press ENTER key.

This screen will be displayed: -

- prompt -
ELAPSED HOURS
HELIX
RESET
VERSIONS

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 76 of 128

 ELAPSED HOURS

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight ELAPSED HOURS and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -

- Elapsed Hours -
HPA A HV Hours:
HPA B HV Hours:

HPA A (B) HV Hours: This menu option shows the number of hours the High Voltage has been
applied to the TWTA.
Menu is „read only‟.

Note this is not applicable to SSPA‟s.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

HELIX

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight HELIX and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -

- Helix -
HPA A Helix I:
HPA B Helix I:

HPA A (B) Helix I: This menu shows the Helix current in each amplifier. Menu is „read only‟.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 77 of 128

 PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

RESET

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight RESET and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed: -

- HPA Reset -
HPA A Fault Reset:
HPA B Fault Reset:

HPA A (B): Fault Reset: In the event of a fault in an HPA , „reset‟ command may be sent to the
HPA to try and recover from the fault that has occurred for example, high reflected power.

PRESS ESCAPE to return up a menu level.

VERSIONS

By using the up / down arrow keys, highlight VERSIONS and press ENTER key.
This screen will be displayed showing the revision of various internal modules, which should be
quoted to customer support department on request to help diagnose any problem experienced:
-

- HPA Control Versions -

Module: xxxxxxxxx
Software Revision: xx.x
Unit Library: xx.xx
Menu Library: xx.xx

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 78 of 128

 HPA A Status
HPA Status
Screen
Output Level

CONFIGURATION SERVICE

HPA Type
Detected Address
A
Detected Address
B VERSIONS
HPA Control Type

Module

Software Revision

Unit Library

Menu Library

HPA controller MENU TREE

HPA type = None

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 79 of 128

 HPA Status Screen

HPA A Status

HPA B Status

Output Level

SYSTEM GAIN CONFIGURATION REDUNDANCY SERVICE

HPA A GAIN HPA Type Online HPA

Detected Address
HPA B GAIN Protection
A
BUC GAIN Detected Address
(l-band) B ELAPSED HOURS HELIX RESET VERSIONS
OUTPUT Level HPA Control Type

HPA A Fault Reset

HPA A HV Hours HPA A Helix I Module
HPA B Fault Reset Software Revision
HPA B HV Hours HPA B Helix I

Unit Library

Menu Library

HPA controller MENU TREE

HPA Enabled

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 80 of 128

REMOTE CONTROL REVISION HISTORY
RC&M AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET

ISS DATE ECR SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE

VERSION
14/01/2007 - New
29/01/2007 Remote lock function removed.
Some comments updated
30/01/2007 Updated bulk status query command
31/01/2007 Added PTS & VBI commands
02/02/2007 Software version now 10 character
strings
DRAFT 08/02/2007 Updated to indicate which commands
have not been implemented.
Updated alarm definitions.
08/03/2007 Added up-converter software revision
query command & set power null
command
08/05//2007 Added HD Audio DID and 10Mhz ref
On/Off
18/05/2007 Added Transmit gain 0dB level
command
21/05/2007 1.01 Added HPA control type, Encoder
output type and test fault
22/08/2007 1.07 Added HPA comms fault
Remux no data and
Remux data rate to alarm list
19/12/2007 1.12 Added extra audio channels (C & D).
Added Dolby audio options.
Added HD bars options
Added audio DID for channels C & D
1/02/08 1.14 Added VHDI command
Added KU-6 band to RFRQ
Added PAL-M & PAL-N to VINP

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 81 of 128

8. REMOTE CONTROL (RS232 /485)
8.1. INTRODUCTION
This equipment is designed to be operated either locally (using the front panel) and/or
remotely using remote control and monitoring software (not supplied) running on a PC
platform. The remote command set enables control of all operational functions of the unit
and querying of the current status of the unit.
The complete list of commands and queries available with this unit is listed in the following
tables.

8.2. MONITOR & CONTROL CONNECTOR

This connection is via a male 15-way D connector.
The pin assignments are defined below -
15-way D-male pin definition:

15W
PIN# Signal Description Remark
Hardware selects
1 RXA Remote control RS485 RX+ into DVE /RS232 RX RS232 / 485
2 RXB Remote control RS485 RX- into DVE
3 TXA Remote control RS485 T+ from DVE
Hardware selects
4 TXB Remote control RS485 TX- from DVE /RS232 TX RS232 / 485
7 GND Ground connection
12 GND Ground connection
Selects RS232 / 485
Hardware selection
13 Control OPEN = RS485, GND =RS232 for RS232 / 485
8.3. BAUD RATE / ADDRESS

Baud Rate
This unit supports the following baud rates:
 9600
 4800
 2400
This is settable from the front panel. It is essential that all units connected on the same
RS485 bus be set to the same baud rate.
Address -
When being controlled remotely, all units on the bus must be allocated a unique address.
When multiple units are connected on the same bus, it is essential that each be provided
with a unique address otherwise communications will be corrupted.
The address is normally settable from the front panel, although some units are factory
configured to a preset address.
Valid addresses are in the range 1 – 255.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 82 of 128

 8.4. SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
a) Connect a suitable cable between the PC COM port and the RC&M connector at the
rear panel of the Lynx 5100 Exciter unit.
The pin connections to be used are shown in the above section.

The selection of RS232 or RS485 is controlled by pin 13 of the RC&M connector. OPEN
Circuit = RS485, GND =RS232
b) From the unit front panel, set the following parameters:
 Address
 Baud rate
These can be accessed from the REMOTE INTERFACE menu.
c) Start the remote control and monitoring software (not supplied) and set the following
parameters:
 Comm port
 Address (must be the same as the unit to be controlled)
 Baud rate (must be the same as the unit to be controlled)
 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
Once these are set correctly then the PC should be able to communicate with the unit.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 83 of 128

 8.5. PACKET STRUCTURE
This product uses a non-printable packet format. This means that the full range of 255
ASCII characters can appear in the message.
The format of all messages is:

[STX] [BYTE COUNT] [ADDRESS] [DATA....] [CHECKSUM] [ETX]

STX (start of transmission)

STX is the ASCII character 2. It is one byte in size and is used to represent the start of each
message.

BYTE COUNT
The BYTE COUNT is one byte in size and is the total number of bytes in the packet, i.e.
number of data bytes plus five (one each for STX, BYTE COUNT, ADDRESS, CHECKSUM
and ETX).

ADDRESS
The ADDRESS is one byte in size. This is the address of the equipment to which the packet
is being sent. Unique addresses can be in the range 001 to 255.

DATA
This is the actual data being sent to the equipment. In any one packet, the maximum
number of data bytes is 250. The DATA section includes the remote command and any
associated parameters.

CHECKSUM
The CHECKSUM is one byte in size and is included for error detection. It is the module
addition of all ADDRESS and DATA bytes.
Here is a typical example calculation:
[STX] [BYTE COUNT] [ADDRESS] [DATA....] [CHECKSUM] [ETX]
[2][8] [97 98 99] [43] [3]

The checksum is calculated as follows:

CHECKSUM = (5 + 97 + 98 + 99) mod 256 = 43

ETX (end of transmission)

ETX is the ASCII character 3. It is one byte in size and is used to represent the end of each
message.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 84 of 128

 8.6. COMMANDS, QUERIES AND RESPONSES

Definitions
A command is an instruction sent from the remote PC to the unit to change some
operating parameter or display mode.
A query is an instruction sent from the remote PC to the unit for the unit to report
one, or many, operating parameter.
A response is some data sent from the unit to the remote PC that gives the answer
to a query.

Response to valid commands

The response to a valid remote command is an echo back of the command (with
associated parameters). This indicates that the command has been accepted and the
unit will attempt to action the command.
Note: Receiving a response of this type does not mean that the command has been
actioned. Generally, the action will occur after the response has been sent.
This is to ensure that all responses are returned quickly. (Average response
time <300ms). If you want confirmation that a change has taken place, you
must send a query and then look at the response.

Example
Command to set the transmit gain to -20.0dB.
The command is „GT‟ and the valid range for the parameters is 000 to 400.
Command sent GT200
Response from unit GT200
Result – this response indicates that the unit will set the transmit gain to –20.0dB
Leading Zeros & Decimal Places
A command does not necessarily need to have the leading zeros set in the parameters
e.g. WVAUD767 will be accepted as valid in the same way that WVAUD0767 is.
The response, however, will be sent with the correct formatting with the leading zeros
set and similarly, with the correct number of decimal places sent.
Examples:
Command sent WCARRx
Response RCARRx
Command sent WRGAIxxx.x
Response RRGAIxxx.x
Data Send with a Read Command
If any parameters or extra characters are sent with a valid read command, they will be
ignored and the read command actioned as per this specification.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 85 of 128

 Response to invalid commands
A message can be invalid for four reasons: the unit is busy, the command was invalid
or the parameters were invalid.

Error 1 – unit busy

This will occur if the unit is displaying “Unit busy, please wait” (for example during a
software reset or preset recall)
Example
Command sent any
Response from unit Unit Busy

Error 2 – invalid command

This can occur for a number of reasons including:
 Command entered incorrectly (e.g. lower case instead of upper case)
 Parameters are invalid
 Parameter access invalid. (e.g. Attempt to send a new value to a read only
parameter)

Example
Command sent RQstr
Response from unit Invalid command
The command is invalid as it contains lower case letters (it should be RQSTR)

Error 3 – parameters out of range

If the parameter sent is outside of the valid range, the command will be rejected.

Error 4 – decimal places out of range

If a parameter is sent with too many decimal places, e.g. WRGAI010.1 will pass but
WRGAI10.10 will fail.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 86 of 128

 Lynx 5100 Exciter remote command set
Note: All commands are case sensitive and should be entered as described (some
commands are in upper case, some commands are lower case).
* These settings are not available from the front panel.
 These settings are only available if the correct options have been fitted
 These settings are dependent on other settings

Remote Unit settings

Bars on input video loss Command WVBARx
Response RVBARx
Query RVBAR
Response RVBARx
Parameters x – bars on input video loss (0 = Blank, 1 = Bars + Ident)
Modulator Output Type Command WGOPTx
Response RGOPTx
Query RGOPT
Response RGOPTx
Parameters x – output type (0 = 70MHz, 1 = IQ (LBand))
Modulator Output Command not available
Response not available
Query RUSOF
Response RUSOFxxxxxxxxxx
Parameters xxxxxxxxxx – software revision
Modulator Output Command not available
Response not available
Query RUSOF
Response RUSOFxxxxxxxxxx
Parameters xxxxxxxxxx – software revision
Encoder serial number Command not available
Response not available
Query RGSER
Response RGSERxxxxxxxx
Parameters xxxxxxxx –serial number
Encoder Software revision Command not available
Response not available
Query RGSOF
Response RGSOFxxxxxxxxxx
Parameters xxxxxxxxxx – software revision

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 87 of 128

 Up-converter Software Command not available
revision
Response not available
Query RLSOF
Response RLSOFxxxxxxxxxx
Parameters xxxxxxxxxx – software revision
HPA Control type Command WHCTLx
Response RHCTLx
Query RHCTL
Response RHCTLx
Parameters x – HPA Control type (0 = Local, 1 = L-Band)
BUC PSU Command WRPSUx
Response RRPSUx
Query RRPSU
Response RRPSUx
Parameters x – PSU status (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)
Clear event log Command WCLRE1
Response RCLRE0
Query not available
Response not available
Parameters not available
Clear event log Command WCLRE1
Response RCLRE0
Query not available
Response not available
Parameters not available

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 88 of 128

 Alarm query Command not available
Response not available
Query REVNT
Response REVNTxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Parameters xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx – alarm list (1 = alarm,
0 = OK). The alarms are listed in the following order:
1. Status of major alarms
2. Status of non-major alarms
3. Clock stopped
4. Over-temperature
5. Test faults
6. Not used
7. Encoder comms failure
8. HPA comms failure
9. up-converter comms failure
10. Fan 1 fault
11. Fan 2 fault
12. Encoder video lock fault
13. Encoder audio A lock fault
14. Encoder audio B lock fault
15. Encoder remux in active
16. HPA A comms failure
17. HPA B comms failure
18. HPA A interlock failure
19. HPA A over temperature
20. HPA A helix failure
21. HPA A high output failure
22. HPA A low power failure
23. HPA A reflected power failure
24. HPA A PSU failure
25. HPA B interlock failure
26. HPA B over temperature
27. HPA B helix failure
28. HPA B high output failure
29. HPA B low power failure
30. HPA B reflected power failure
31. HPA B PSU failure

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 89 of 128

 Remote Exciter settings
Carrier Command WCARRx
Response RCARRx
Query RCARR
Response RCARRx
Parameters x – carrier state (0 – OFF, 1 – ON, 2 – OFF due to an
alarm)
Modulation Command WCCARx
Response RCCARx
Query RCCAR
Response RCCARx
Parameters x – modulation state (1 = ON, 0 = OFF)
Power Null Command WPWR0x
Response RPWR0x
Query not available
Response not available
Parameters x – power null parameter (0 = OFF, 6 = ON)
10 MHz Reference Command WUREFx
Response RUREFx
Query RUREF
Response RUREFx
Parameters x – 10MHz ref state (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)
Transmit band Command WRBNDx
Response RRBNDx
Query RRBND
Response RRBNDx
Parameters x – band (0 = 70MHz, 1 = L, 2 = C, 3 = X. 4 = Ku1, 5 =
Ku2, 6 = Ku3, 7 = Ku6, 8 = DBS1, 9 = DBS2)
L-Band Transmit Command WRFRQxxxxx.xxxx
frequency
Response RRFRQxxxxx.xxxx
Query RRFRQ
Response RRFRQxxxxx.xxxx
Parameters xxxxx.xxxx– frequency in 100Hz steps
Note: this command takes the band into
consideration; frequencies are as follows:
Min Max
L 950000 1750000
C 5850000 6650000
X 7900000 8400000
KU-1 12750000 13250000
KU-2 13750000 14500000
KU-3 14000000 14500000
KU-6 13750000 14500000
DBS1 17300000 18100000
DBS2 17600000 18400000

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 90 of 128

 Transmit gain Command WRGAIxxx.x
Response RRGAIxxx.x
Query RRGAI
Response RRGAIxxx.x
Parameters xxx.x – gain in dB (-ve ?)
Transmit gain 0dB level Command WRGLVx
Response RRGLVx
Query RRGLV
Response RRGLVx
Parameters x – Output level at 0dB gain (0 = +5dBm, 1 = -5dBm)

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 91 of 128

 Remote Encoder settings
Profile Command WEPROx
Response REPROx
Query REPRO
Response REPROx
Parameters x – profile (0=4:2:0, 1=4:2:2)
Auto video rate Command WEAUTx
Response REAUTx
Query REAUT
Response REAUTx
Parameters x – auto video rate (0=OFF, 1=ON)
Video Bitrate Command WEBITxx.xxxx
Response REBITxx.xxxx
Query REBIT
Response REBITxx.xxxx
Parameters xx.xxxx – video bitrate (no units)
Comments Cannot be set if auto video rate is ON
Delay mode Command WEMODx
Response REMODx
Query REMOD
Response REMODx
Parameters x – delay mode (0=standard, 1=low delay)
Horizontal resolution Command WEHORx
Response REHORx
Query REHOR
Response REHORx
Parameters x – horizontal resolution (0=720, 1=704)
Aspect ratio Command WEASPx
Response REASPx
Query REASP
Response REASPx
Parameters x – aspect ratio (0=4:3, 1=16:9)
GOP length Command WEGOPxx
Response REGOPxx
Query REGOP
Response REGOPxx
Parameters xx – GOP length (no units)
Video PID Command WEPIDxxxx
Response REPIDxxxx
Query REPID
Response REPIDxxxx
Parameters xxxx – video PID (in range 32-8190)

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 92 of 128

 SD video input Command WVINPx
Response RVINPx
Query RVINP
Response RVINPx
Parameters x – video input (0=Bars 625, 1=Bars 525, 2=SDI 625,
3=SDI 525, 4=PAL, 5=NTSC, 6=NTSC No Pedestal,
7=PAL-M, 8=PAL-N)
HD video input Command WVHDIx
Response RVHDIx
Query RVHDI
Response RVHDIx
Parameters x – video input
Auto line standard Command 0=SD MODE. Any mode below selects HD
WVAUTx
detection 1=HD 720P/50
Response RVAUTx
Query 2=HD
RVAUT 720P/59
3=HD 720P/60
Response RVAUTx
4=HD 1080I/50
Parameters x – Auto line standard detection (0=OFF, 1=ON)
5=HD 1080I/59
Audio SD DID Command WVAUDxxxx
6=HD 1080I/60
Response RVAUDxxxx
7=HD 1080P/23
Query RVHAU
8=HD 1080P/24
Response RVHAUxxxx
9=HD 1080P/25
Parameters xxxx
10=HD– HD audio DID
1080P/29
Audio SD2 DID Command 11=HD 1080P/30
WVSD2xxxx
Response 12=HD 1080PsF23
RVSD2xxxx
Query 13=HD
RVSD2 1080PsF24
14=HD 1080PsF25
Response RVSD2xxxx
15=HD 1080PsF29
Parameters xxxx – SD audio DID for channels C & D
16=HD 1080PsF30
Audio HD2 DID Command WVHD2xxxx
Response RVHD2xxxx
Query RVHD2
Response RVHD2xxxx
Parameters xxxx – HD audio DID for channels C & D
Frame Rate Command not available
Response not available
Query RVFRA
Response RVFRAx
Parameters x – frame rate (0=25Hz, 1=29.97Hz)
Video Locked Command not available
Response not available
Query RVLOC
Response RVLOCx
Parameters x – video locked (0=NO, 1=YES)

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 93 of 128

 Noise Reduction Command WVNOIx
Response RVNOIx
Query RVNOI
Response RVNOIx
Parameters x – noise reduction (0 = Off, 1 = On)
Audio A Standard Command WASTAx
Response RASTAx
Query RASTA
Response RASTAx
Parameters 0= OFF, 1= MPEG Layer II(irib), 2= Linear PCM, 3=
MPEG Layer I, 4= Dolby E, 5= MPEG Layer II (dvb)
Audio A Input Command WAINPx
Response RAINPx
Query RAINP
Response RAINPx
Parameters 0= test tone (disabled), 1 = Analogue, 2 = SDI Emb 1, 3
= AES-EBU
Audio A Bitrate Command WABITx
Response RABITx
Query RABIT
Response RABITx
Parameters x – bitrate (0=128Kbs, 1=160Kbs, 2=192Kbs, 3=224Kbs,
4=256Kbs, 5=320Kbs, 6=384Kbs, 7=448Kbs (layer I))
Audio A mode Command WAMODx
Response RAMODx
Query RAMOD
Response RAMODx
Parameters x – mode (0=stereo, 1=dual mono)
Audio A Language Command WALANx
Response RALANx
Query RALAN
Response RALANx
Parameters x – language (0=Eng, 1=Spa, 2=Ger, 3=Fre)
Audio A PID Command WAPID
Response RAPIDxxxx
Query RAPID
Response RAPIDxxxx
Parameters xxxx – audio A PID (in range 32-8190)

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 94 of 128

 Audio A AES/Emb Command not available
Lock
Response not available
Query RALOC
Response RALOCx
Parameters x – audio locked (0=NO, 1=YES)
Audio A Test Tone Command WATONx
Response RATONx
Query RATON
Response RATONx
Parameters x – test tone (0=OFF, 1=800Hz)
Audio A Dolby Auto- Command WAAUTx
Align
Response RAAUTx
Query RAAUT
Response RAAUTx
Parameters x – auto align (0=OFF, 1=ON)
Audio A Dolby Status Command not available
Response not available
Query RADOL
Response RADOLx
Parameters x – Dolby audio status (0=unlocked, 1=locked)
Audio A Dolby Align Command WADELxxxx
Delay
Response RADELxxxx
Query RADEL
Response RADELxxxx
Parameters xxxx – delay in uS (in range -41709 - +41709)
Audio A Dolby Align Command not available
Offset
Response not available
Query RAOFF
Response RAOFFxxxx
Parameters xxxx – align offset in uS (in range 0 - +41709)
Audio B Standard Command WBSTAx
Response RBSTAx
Query RBSTA
Response RBSTAx
Parameters 0= OFF, 1= MPEG Layer II, 2= Linear PCM, 3= MPEG
Layer I, 4= Dolby E, 5= MPEG Layer II (old)
Audio B Input Command WBINPx
Response RBINPx
Query RBINP
Response RBINPx
Parameters 0= test tone (disabled), 1 = Analogue, 2 = SDI Emb 1, 3
= AES-EBU

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 95 of 128

 Audio B Bitrate Command WBBITx
Response RBBITx
Query RBBIT
Response RBBITx
Parameters x – bitrate (0=128Kbs, 1=160Kbs, 2=192Kbs, 3=224Kbs,
4=256Kbs, 5=320Kbs, 6=384Kbs, 7=448Kbs (layer I))
Audio B mode Command WBMODx
Response RBMODx
Query RBMOD
Response RBMODx
Parameters x – mode (0=stereo, 1=dual mono)
Audio B Language Command WBLANx
Response RBLANx
Query RBLAN
Response RBLANx
Parameters x – language (0=Eng, 1=Spa, 2=Ger, 3=Fre)
Audio B PID Command WBPIDxxxx
Response RBPIDxxxx
Query RBPID
Response RBPIDxxxx
Parameters xxxx – audio B PID (in range 32-8190)
Audio B AES/Emb Command not available
Lock
Response not available
Query RBLOC
Response RBLOCx
Parameters x – audio locked (0=NO, 1=YES)
Audio B Test Tone Command WBTONx
Response RBTONx
Query RBTON
Response RBTONx
Parameters x – test tone (0=OFF, 1=800Hz)
Audio B Dolby Auto- Command WBAUTx
Align
Response RBAUTx
Query RBAUT
Response RBAUTx
Parameters x – auto align (0=OFF, 1=ON)
Audio B Dolby Status Command not available
Response not available
Query RBDOL
Response RBDOLx
Parameters x – Dolby audio status (0=unlocked, 1=locked)

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 96 of 128

 Audio B Dolby Align Command WBDELxxxx
Delay
Response RBDELxxxx
Query RBDEL
Response RBDELxxxx
Parameters xxxx – delay in uS (in range -41709- +41709)
Audio B Dolby Align Command not available
Offset
Response not available
Query RBOFF
Response RBOFFxxxx
Parameters xxxx – align offset in uS (in range 0 - +41709)
Audio C Standard Command WCSTAx
Response RCSTAx
Query RCSTA
Response RCSTAx
Parameters 0= OFF, 1=disabled, 2= Linear PCM, 3=disabled, 4=
Dolby E, 5=disabled
Audio C Input Command WCINPx
Response RCINPx
Query RCINP
Response RCINPx
Parameters 0= test tone (disabled), 1 = disabled, 2 = SDI Emb 1, 3 =
disabled
Audio C Language Command WCLANx
Response RCLANx
Query RCLAN
Response RCLANx
Parameters x – language (0=Eng, 1=Spa, 2=Ger, 3=Fre)
Audio C PID Command WCPIDxxxx
Response RCPIDxxxx
Query RCPID
Response RCPIDxxxx
Parameters xxxx – audio C PID (in range 32-8190)
Audio C AES/Emb Command not available
Lock
Response not available
Query RCLOC
Response RCLOCx
Parameters x – audio locked (0=NO, 1=YES)
Audio C Test Tone Command WCTONx
Response RCTONx
Query RCTON
Response RCTONx
Parameters x – test tone (0=OFF, 1=800Hz)

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 97 of 128

 Audio C Dolby Auto- Command WCAUTx
Align
Response RCAUTx
Query RCAUT
Response RCAUTx
Parameters x – auto align (0=OFF, 1=ON)
Audio C Dolby Status Command not available
Response not available
Query RCDOL
Response RCDOLx
Parameters x – Dolby audio status (0=unlocked, 1=locked)
Audio C Dolby Align Command WCDELxxxx
Delay
Response RCDELxxxx
Query RCDEL
Response RCDELxxxx
Parameters xxxx – delay in uS (in range -41709- +41709)
Audio C Dolby Align Command not available
Offset
Response not available
Query RCOFF
Response RCOFFxxxx
Parameters xxxx – align offset in uS (in range 0 - +41709)
Audio D Standard Command WDSTAx
Response RDSTAx
Query RDSTA
Response RDSTAx
Parameters 0= OFF, 1= disabled, 2= Linear PCM, 3= disabled, 4=
Dolby E, 5= disabled
Audio D Input Command WDINPx
Response RDINPx
Query RDINP
Response RDINPx
Parameters 0= test tone (disabled), 1 = Analogue, 2 = SDI Emb 1, 3
= AES-EBU
Audio D Language Command WDLANx
Response RDLANx
Query RDLAN
Response RDLANx
Parameters x – language (0=Eng, 1=Spa, 2=Ger, 3=Fre)
Audio D PID Command WDPIDxxxx
Response RDPIDxxxx
Query RDPID
Response RDPIDxxxx
Parameters xxxx – audio D PID (in range 32-8190)

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 98 of 128

 Audio D AES/Emb Command not available
Lock
Response not available
Query RDLOC
Response RDLOCx
Parameters x – audio locked (0=NO, 1=YES)
Audio D Test Tone Command WDTONx
Response RDTONx
Query RDTON
Response RDTONx
Parameters x – test tone (0=OFF, 1=800Hz)
Audio D Dolby Auto- Command WDAUTx
Align
Response RDAUTx
Query RDAUT
Response RDAUTx
Parameters x – auto align (0=OFF, 1=ON)
Audio D Dolby Status Command not available
Response not available
Query RDDOL
Response RDDOLx
Parameters x – Dolby audio status (0=unlocked, 1=locked)
Audio D Dolby Align Command WDDELxxxx
Delay
Response RDDELxxxx
Query RDDEL
Response RDDELxxxx
Parameters xxxx – delay in uS (in range -41709- +41709)
Audio D Dolby Align Command not available
Offset
Response not available
Query RDOFF
Response RDOFFxxxx
Parameters xxxx – align offset in uS (in range 0 - +41709)
RS232 Data pipe Command WTDATx
On/Off
Response RTDATx
Query RTDAT
Response RTDATx
Parameters x – data (0=OFF, 1=ON)
Input Data Baudrate Command WTBAUx
Response RTBAUx
Query RTBAU
Response RTBAUx
Parameters x – baud rate (0=1200 baud, 1=2400 baud, 2=4800
baud, 3=9600 baud, 4=19200 baud, 5=38400 baud)

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 99 of 128

 Data PID Command WTPIDxxxx
Response RTPIDxxxx
Query RTPID
Response RTPIDxxxx
Parameters xxxx – data PID (in range 32-8190)
Scrambling Command WZSCR
Response RZSCRx
Query RZSCR
Response RZSCRx
Parameters x – scrambling (0=Off, 1=On)

Scrambling mode Command WZSCTx
Response RZSCTx
Query RZSCT
Response RZSCTx
Parameters x – scrambling mode (0=EBS, 1=BISS-1, 2=BISS-E)

BISS-1 key Command WZKEYxxxxxxxxxxxx
Response RZKEY************
Query not available
Response not available
Parameters xxxxxxxxxxxx – 12 digit key
BISS-E key Command WZESWxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Response RZESW****************
Query not available
Response not available
Parameters xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx – 16 digit key
ASI Mode Command WMASIx
Response RMASIx
Query RMASI
Response RMASIx
Parameters x – ASI mode (0=OFF, 1=188, 2=204)
ASI Bitrate Command Not available
Response Not available
Query RMBIT
Response RMBITxx.xxxx;
Parameters xx.xxxx – ASI bitrate
SI Service Name Command WMSERxxxxxxxxxx
Response RMSERxxxxxxxxxx
Query RMSER
Response RMSERxxxxxxxxxx
Parameters xxxxxxxxxx – 10 character service name

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 100 of 128

 SI Network Name Command WMNETxxxxxxxxxx
Response RMNETxxxxxxxxxx
Query RMNET
Response RMNETxxxxxxxxxx
Parameters xxxxxxxxxx – 10 character network name
PMT Pid Command WMPMTxxxx
Response RMPMTxxxx
Query RMPMT
Response RMPMTxxxx
Parameters xxxx – PMT PID (in range 32-8190)
PCR Pid Command WMPCRxxxx
Response RMPCRxxxx
Query RMPCR
Response RMPCRxxxx
Parameters xxxx – PCR PID (in range 32-8190)
Program ID Command WMPROxxxxx
Response RMPROxxxxx
Query RMPRO
Response RMPROxxxxx
Parameters x – program ID (Any integer value between 1 and 65535)
Enable local service Command WMLOCx
Response RMLOCx
Query RMLOC
Response RMLOCx
Parameters x – local service (0 = off, 1 = On (Off is only valid if
remux is on))

Remux Input Command WXINPx

Response RXINPx
Query RXINP
Response RXINPx
Parameters x – remux input (0=OFF, 1=ON)

Input transport rate Command not available
Response not available
Query RXINC
Response RXINCxxx.xxxx
Parameters xxx.xxxx – transport rate in Mbits/s

Remux status Command not available
Response not available
Query RXACT
Response RXACTx
Parameters x – status (0=Not Active (indicates error if remux
enabled), 1=Active)

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 101 of 128

 420 DTS offset Command WG420xxx
Response RG420xxx
Query RG420
Response RG420xxx
Parameters xxx – DTS offset (ms)
422 DTS offset Command WG422xxx
Response RG422xxx
Query RG422
Response RG422xxx
Parameters xxx – DTS offset (ms)
Downlink Network Command WODELx
information table (NIT)
Response RODELx
Query RODEL
Response RODELx
Parameters x – status (0=Off, 1 = On)
Downlink frequency Command WOSATxxx.xxxx
Response ROSATxxx.xxxx
Query ROSAT
Response ROSATxxx.xxxx
Parameters xxx.xxxx = frequency (GHz)
Downlink Satellite Command WOORBxxx.xxxx
position
Response ROORBxxx.xxxx
Query ROORB
Response ROORBxxx.xxxx
Parameters xxx.xxxx – degrees
Downlink satellite Command WODIRx
direction
Response RODIRx
Query RODIR
Response RODIRx
Parameters x – direction (0 = WEST, 1=EAST)
Downlink satellite Command WOANTx
polarisation
Response ROANTx
Query ROANT
Response ROANTx
Parameters x – polarisation (0 = linear horizontal, 1 = linear vertical, 2
= circular left, 3 = circular right)
PTS per Picture Command WPPTSx
Response RPPTSx
Query RPPTS
Response RPPTSx
Parameters x – enable (0 = Off, 1 = On)

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 102 of 128

 VBI in Picture Command WVBIPx
Response RVBIPx
Query RVBIP
Response RVBIPx
Parameters x – enable (0 = Off, 1 = On)
Dual Prime predictions Command WDPPE
in encoder
Response RDPPEx
Query RDPPE
Response RDPPEx
Parameters x – enable (0 = Enable, 1 = Disable)
Quant VBI – Qp in VBI Command WQVBIxxx
stripe
Response RQVBIxxx
Query RQVBI
Response RQVBIxxx
Parameters xxx - VBI Qp (in range 0-255)
HD Percentage Bars Command WVHDBx
display
Response RVHDBx
Query RVHDB
Response RVHDBx
Parameters x – percentage (0 – 75%, 1 – 100%)
HD Bars Service Name Command WVHDSx
Display enable
Response RVHDSx
Query RVHDS
Response RVHDSx
Parameters x – enable (0 = Off, 1 = On)

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 103 of 128

 Remote Modulation settings
QPSK symbol rate Command WOSYMxx.xxxx
Response ROSYMxx.xxxx
Query ROSYM
Response ROSYMxx.xxxx
Parameters xx.xxxx – symbol rate in Msym, (decimal point allowed)
OFDM Guard Interval Command WOGUAx
Response ROGUAx
Query ROGUA
Response ROGUAx
Parameters x – guard interval (0= 1/32, 1= 1/16, 2= 1/8, 3= ¼)
FEC Command WOFECx
Response ROFECx
Query ROFEC
Response ROFECx
Parameters x – FEC (0 = ½, 1 = 2/3, 2 = ¾, 3 = 5/6, 4 = 7/8)
Modulation polarity Command WOPOLx
Response ROPOLx
Query ROPOL
Response ROPOLx
Parameters x – polarity (0=normal, 1=inverted)
OFDM Bandwidth Command WOWIDx
Response ROWIDx
Query ROWID
Response ROWIDx
Parameters x – bandwidth (0=6MHz, 1=7MHz, 2=8MHz)
Modulation roll off Command WOROLx
factor*
Response ROWIDx
Query ROROL
Response ROWIDx
Parameters x – roll off (0=35% (0.35), 1=25% (0.25), 2=20% (0.2))
Output type Command WGMODx
Response RGMODx
Query RGMOD
Response RGMODx
Parameters x – output type (0 = ASI, 1 = DVB-T, 2 = DVB-S, 3 =
dummy, 4 = DVB-S2)
DVBS modulation mode Command WOSMDx
Response ROSMDx
Query ROSMD
Response ROSMDx
Parameters x – modulation mode (0 = QPSK, 1 = 16-QAM, 2 = 8-
PSK)

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 104 of 128

 DVB-T modulation mode Command WOTMDx
Response ROTMDx
Query ROTMD
Response ROTMDx
Parameters x – modulation mode (0 = QPSK 1/2, 1 = QPSK 2/3, 2 =
QPSK 3/4, 3 = QPSK 5/6, 4 = QPSK 7/8, 5 = 16-QAM
1/2, 6 = 16-QAM 2/3, 7 = 16-QAM 3/4, 8 = 16-QAM 5/6,
9 = 16-QAM 7/8, 10 = 64-QAM 1/2, 11 = 64-QAM 2/3, 12
= 64-QAM 3/4, 13 = 64-QAM 5/6, 13 = 64-QAM 7/8 )

Modulation output Command WOFRExx.xxxx

frequency
Response ROFRExx.xxxx
Query ROFRE
Response ROFRExx.xxxx
Parameters xx.xxxx – frequency in MHz
Modulation output level Command WOLEV-xx.x
Response ROLEVxxx.x
Query ROLEV
Response ROLEVxxx.x
Parameters -xx.x – level (-ve dB)
DVBS-2 modulation Command WDVMDxx
mode
Response RDVMDxx
Query RDVMD
Response RDVMDxx
Parameters xx – modulation mode (0 = dummy mode, 1 = QPSK1/4,
2 = QPSK1/3, 3 = QPSK2/5, 4 = QPSK1/2, 5 = QPSK3/5,
6 = QPSK2/3, 7 = QPSK3/4, 8 = QPSK4/5, 9 = QPSK5/6,
10 = QPSK9/10, 11 = 8PSK3/5, 12 = 8PSK2/3, 13 =
8PSK3/4, 14 = 8PSK5/6, 15 = 8PSK8/9, 16 = 8PSK9/10,
17 = 16APSK2/3, 18 = 16APSK3/4, 19 = 16APSK4/5, 20
= 16APSK5/6, 21 = 16APSK8/9, 22 = 16APSK9/10, 23 =
32APSK3/4, 24 = 32APSK4/5, 25 = 32APSK5/6, 26 =
32APSK8/9, 27= 32APSK9/10)

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 105 of 128

 Up-converter Commands
The write command to the E2PROM will return immediately indicating that an attempt is being made
to write data to the address given.
The read command will wait for the data to be returned to the calling comms routine. Note: time
outs will be in operation should the command fail.
The format of the command data must follow this command exactly. Any values with less than the
required digits will be padded with leading zeros.

Program Up-converter Command WCEEPxxxxnnn

EEPROM memory
Response RCEEPxxxxnnn
Query RCEEPxxxx
Response RCEEPxxxxnnn
Parameters EEPROM address and data written / read:
xxxx – AAA = integer address (0-1024)
nnn – DDD = integer data (0-255)
Comment 18F4525 PIC has 1024bytes of E2PROM. Current
design only uses 256bytes.

Remote Bulk Status query

A single command can be sent to query the complete status of the unit. As new features are
regularly added to this unit, the length of the response will grow. In order to help maintain
compatibility, all new settings will be added to the end of the bulk status response. Remote control
software should therefore be written so that longer responses will not cause the control software to
malfunction

Bulk status query Query RQSTR

The response is broken down as follows (length and format of the data is the same as for the
individual queries):

Parameter Data Comments

length
Output type 1
Carrier 1
Transmit band 1
Transmit gain 5
Transmit frequency 10
OFDM guard interval 1
DVB-S modulation mode 1
DVB-T modulation mode 1
FEC 1
Polarity 1
OFDM bandwidth 1
Modulation output level 5
Modulation output frequency 7
Modulation roll off factor 1

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 106 of 128

 Parameter Data Comments
length
Downlink NIT on/off 1
Downlink frequency 8
Downlink satellite position 8
Downlink direction 1
Downlink polarisation 1
ASI mode 1
ASI bitrate 7
SI service name 10
SI network name 10
PMT PID 4
PCR PID 4
Local service enabled 1
Program ID 5
Scrambling on/off 1
Scrambling mode 1
Video input 1
Bars on input video loss 1
Auto line standard detection 1
Audio DID 4
Frame rate 1
Video Locked 1
Profile 1
Auto video rate 1
Video bitrate 7
Delay mode 1
Horizontal resolution 1
Aspect ratio 1
GOP length 2
Video PID 4
Audio A standard 1
Audio A input 1
Audio A bitrate 1
Audio A mode 1
Audio A language 1
Audio A PID 4
Audio A AES/EMB Lock 1
Audio B standard 1
Audio B input 1
Audio B bitrate 1
Audio B mode 1

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 107 of 128

 Parameter Data Comments
length
Audio B language 1
Audio B PID 4
Audio B AES/EMB Lock 1
420 DTS offset 3
422 DTS offset 3
RS232 data pipe on/off 1
Input data baudrate 1
Data PID 4
Remux input 1
Input transport rate 8
Remux status 1
BUC PSU 1
Modulation on/off 1
Alarms 31
PTS time stamp 1
VBI in picture 1
Dual Prime predictions in encoder 1
Quant VBI – Qp in VBI stripe 3
DVBS-2 Modulation Mode 2

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 108 of 128

 Preset commands
The following commands are used to store and recall presets.

Store current settings Command WPSTSxxx

(saves the current
settings under the preset Response RPSTS
number) Query not available
Response not available
Parameters xxx = preset number
Recall preset Command WPSTLxxx
Response RPSTL
Query not available
Response not available
Parameters xxx = preset number
Parameters Xxx = preset number
Yyy = preset data in the following order:

Preset name
Output type
Upconverter only mode
Transmit band
Transmit gain
Transmit frequency
Symbol rate
Guard interval
DVB-S modulation mode
DVB-T modulation mode
FEC
Polarity
OFDM bandwidth
Modulation output level
Modulation output frequency
Modulation roll off factor
Modulation on/off
Downlink NIT on/off
Downlink frequency
Downlink satellite position
Downlink direction
Downlink polarisation
Remux input
ASI mode
SI service name
SI Network name
PMT PID
PCR PID
Local service
Program ID
Scrambling on/off
Scrambling mode
Video input
Bars on video loss
Auto line standard detection
Audio DID
Profile
Auto video rate
Video bitrate

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 109 of 128

 Delay mode
Horizontal resolutions
Aspect ratio
GOP length
Video PID
PTS time stamp
VBI in picture
Audio a standard
Audio a input
Audio a bitrate
Audio a mode
Audio a language
Audio a PID
Audio b standard
Audio b input
Audio b bitrate
Audio b mode
Audio b language
Audio b PID
DTS offset 420
DTS offset 422
Dual prime predictions
Quant VBI – Qp in VBI stripe
RS232 data pipe on/off
Input data baud rate
Data PID

Note:
When entering preset information manually, care
must be taken to ensure that the settings are
compatible with each other. For example, it is not
possible to set Remux to OFF and also disable the
local service.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 110 of 128

 8.7. COMMUNICATIONS PROBLEM SOLVING
There are a number of factors that could cause communications to fail. Following this list of
actions should help to remedy most problems.
1. Check that the communications parameters have been set correctly at both the PC
and the unit. It is essential that the command address matches the unit address and that the
baud rate is set the same at both ends. Also ensure that the unit has been set to the correct
communications protocol (RS232 or RS485) and that the correct com port has been set at
the PC.
2. Check cable connections – ensure that the cable is plugged into the correct
connectors at the PC and the unit.
3. Check cable wiring.
4. Check the command set – ensure that valid commands are being sent.
5. Verify the checksum calculation for the command – if it is incorrect, the command will
be ignored.
Diagnostics software is available on request. This will enable commands to be sent to verify
responses from the unit, to check cabling and also to monitor communications on the bus.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 111 of 128

9. REMOTE CONTROL (WEB BROWSER)
9.1. INTRODUCTION
This equipment can be controlled by use of a PC connected at the rear panel Ethernet
connector.
Supported Web browsers required on a PC are Internet Explore 7 (IE7) or Firefox version
2.0.0.11 or above.
Direct connection to a Laptop or PC requires the use of a X-over Ethernet cable.
To enable the browser interface correctly the IP address needs to be set correctly on this
unit. Please see menu tree and associated description.
Having more than one DVE on a network requires each to have it‟s own unique MAC
address, and IP address; the MAC address is automatically defined as a unique value by use
of the product serial number.

9.2. WEB PAGE OVERVIEW

The screen shot below highlights some of the features of the Lynx 5100 Exciter web browser
–

Mode summary of the Lynx

5100 Exciter

“hot keys” for RF

level adjustment

Choose parameter from

drop down selection,
followed by “set”
button to apply.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 112 of 128

 Because of the flexibility of use for the Lynx 5100 Exciter, an overall „routing‟ page is
provided to give access to all major adjustable items of the unit.
Coloured lines represent either the current routing or the potential routing when “APPLY”
button is pressed.
Grey lines show all the possible routings.
Click on a “switch” box to step through the possible routing for that switch.
Click on a “function link” box to automatically direct to appropriate control „tab‟.
NOTE only one “switch” may be changed at a time.

Some examples are shown below – Note the possibilities are dependant on purchased
licences:

Click on „switch‟ to step Click on „function link‟

through routing box to be directed to
possibilities. appropriate „tab‟

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 113 of 128

 Basic encoding, modulation, ASI out & IP out –

Basic encoding, modulation, ASI out & IP out, Ext ASI as REMUX input –

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 114 of 128

 Basic encoding, modulation, ASI out & IP out, Ext ASI as REMUX input and separate
streaming of external ASI –

Basic encoding, modulation, ASI out & IP out, Ext ASI as REMUX input, separate streaming
of external ASI, and independent conversion of IP to ASI –

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 115 of 128

 9.3. WEB PAGE SETUP NOTES
In order for the data to be refreshed correctly, you may need to change some settings on
your browser.
Please follow these instructions carefully.
For Internet Explorer:
1. From the Tools menu, select Internet Options
2. In the General tab, click the Settings button in the Browsing History section.
3. Select 'Every time I visit the webpage' then click the OK button.
4. Click the OK button
For Mozilla Firefox:
1. Open a new tab, in the address bar enter about:config
2. In the Filter box, enter disk
3. Set the value for 'browser.cache.disk.enable' to false (double click to change the setting).
5. Close the about:config tab.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 116 of 128

10. REMOTE CONTROL (SNMP)
10.1. INTRODUCTION
This equipment can be controlled by use of a PC connected at the rear panel Ethernet
connector using SNMP.
The command set is defined by the MIB.
To keep this up to date reflecting any features added to the Lynx 5100 exciter a dedicated
URL allows download of the MIB text file.

http://192.168.0.90/common/DVE5100-MIB.txt (case sensitive) gives access to the MIB file.

If the unit is not on the default IP address of 192.168.0.90, then change the above to reflect
the address in use.

10.2. WEB PAGE OVERVIEW

Suggested browser to use to get MIB is FireFox as this gives the open and save options as
shown here -

WordPad should be used to format the text correctly.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 117 of 128

MIB Sample output shown here -

**********************************************************************
-- ****
-- **** SNMP MIB Module for DVE5100
-- ****
-- **** Copyright (c) 2008 Link Research Ltd.
-- **** All rights reserved.
-- ****
-- **********************************************************************

DVE5100-MIB DEFINITIONS ::= BEGIN

IMPORTS
enterprises,
Integer32,
BITS,
OBJECT-TYPE,
MODULE-IDENTITY
FROM SNMPv2-SMI

DisplayString,
TEXTUAL-CONVENTION,
DateAndTime
FROM SNMPv2-TC;

-- 1.3.6.1.4.1.12243
vislink MODULE-IDENTITY
LAST-UPDATED "201010281200Z"
ORGANIZATION "Link Research Ltd"
CONTACT-INFO "[email protected]"

DESCRIPTION
"The MIB module for the DVE5100 DVE5100"

-- Revision history
REVISION "201005231005Z"
DESCRIPTION
"The initial version of this MIB module"

::= { enterprises 12243 }

-- **********************************************************************
-- **** MIB objects

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 118 of 128

APPENDIX A - CONDITIONAL ACCESS WORKED EXAMPLE

BISS-E uses four access codes for each transmission. Two of the codes are held in the
receiver and two in the transmitter. Each pair of numbers is used in a calculation to
create a key for the transmission – this key must be the same at both the transmitter and
receiver (i.e. the two numbers may be different but the calculation result must be the
same).

In each unit, one of the codes is factory set (BISS-E injected identifier) and one can be
set from the front panel (session key).

The video exciters use the unit serial number repeated twice to create BISS-E injected
identifier.
Examples
Unit serial number 1234567 Code: 12345671234567
Unit serial number 2018888 Code: 20188882018888

1. On the video exciter, navigate to the main operation menu. Set the following
parameters:

Frequency 950.0000MHz
Symbol rate 6.5000Msym
FEC ¾

2. On the video exciter, navigate to the Video menu. Select the correct video source for
the system.

3. On the Alteia, navigate to the Input menu (#4). Set the following parameters:

Frequency (menu 4/11) 950.0000MHz

Symbol rate (menu 5/11) 6.5000Msym
FEC (menu 5/11) ¾

4. On the video exciter, set the carrier and modulation (Tx key) to ON.

Step 1 – verify signal

The LOCK LED on the Alteia should now turn green and video should be seen on the
monitor.

Step 2 – set up CA on the video exciter

1. On the video exciter, navigate to the SCRAMBLING menu. Set the following
parameters:
Conditional access mode BISS-E.
Key 1000000000000000
2. On the video exciter set the conditional access (CA key) to ON

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 119 of 128

 As the codes on the exciter and Alteia don‟t match at this stage, the Alteia will be unable
to decode the transmission. However it will still be locked on the signal so the LOCK LED
will be lit, the AUTHORIZED LED will flash and the ALARM LED will be lit. There will be
no picture on the monitor (or freeze frame depending on the Alteia setting).

Step 3 – set up CA on the Alteia

1. On the Alteia, navigate to the CA menu (#10). Set the following parameters:
BISS-E ACTIVE ID USER 1 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Where xxxxxxxxxxxxxx is the BISS-E injected identifier of the video exciter.
For example if the serial number of the video exciter is 2018888, the following should be
entered:
BISS-E ACTIVE ID (menu 15/15) USER 1 20188882018888

2. On the Alteia, navigate to the CA menu (#10). Set the following parameters:
BISS MODE (menu 14/15) ENC 1000000000000000
The conditional access should now be set up correctly. The video signal should now
appear on the monitor.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 120 of 128

APPENDIX B - MAINTENANCE & FAULT FINDING

THERE IS NO ROUTINE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED FOR THE Lynx 5100 Exciter.

THE FOLLOWING FAULTS MAY OCCUR, SUGGESTED REMEDIAL ACTION IS SHOWN:

1. Clock error – replace internal back up battery – refer to factory / agent.

2. Over Temperature – check ventilation grilles on each side of unit are free of
obstructions. Check fans are running – refer to factory / agent for spares.
3. Encoder fault – restart unit, if continues refer to factory / agent.
4. Internal HPA controller fault – restart unit, if continues refer to factory / agent
5. Up-converter fault – restart unit, if continues refer to factory / agent
6. Fan 1 Stopped – refer to factory / agent for spares.
7. Fan 2 Stopped – refer to factory / agent for spares.
8. Video Lock– check video signal is present.
9. Audio A lock – check AES/EBU audio is present.
10. Audio B lock – check AES/EBU audio is present.
11. Remux Not active - check external ASI signal is present and the output symbol / ASI
rate is set sufficiently high to pass the internal video / audio data rates + external ASI
rate.
12. HPA A Comms fail - check HPA is connected & powered.
13. HPA B Comms fail - check HPA is connected & powered.

The following should all be referred to factory or agent, if allowing the HPA to cool &
restart does not clear the fault.

14. HPA A Interlock

15. HPA A Temperature
16. HPA A Helix
17. HPA A High output
18. HPA A Low Power
19. HPA A Refl Power
20. HPA A PSU
21. HPA B Interlock
22. HPA B Temperature
23. HPA B Helix
24. HPA B High output
25. HPA B Low Power
26. HPA B Refl Power
27. HPA B PSU

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 121 of 128

APPENDIX C - FORMULAE

Useful Formula -

Data Rate / Modulation Factor x FEC x Code Rate = Symbol Rate

Where,

Symbol rate is in MS/s.

Data Rate is total bit rate (video, audio, data, mux overhead).
Modulation Factor - QPSK=2, 8PSK=3, 8QAM =3, 16QAM=4
FEC Eg. 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Code Rate Eg. 188/204

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 122 of 128

APPENDIX D- FIELD UPGRADE PROCEDURE

Software up-grade files can be sent to customer, by e-mail / disc for transfer onto a USB
memory device. Inserting the USB device into the rear and then powering the unit will cause
the unit to automatically down load from the memory device.
Notes: combined MP3 player / memory sticks are not compatible with the Lynx 5100 Exciter.
Ensure only one up-grade version is present on the USB stick.

1. Copy the up-grade file to USB memory stick.

2. Plug USB stick into either of the USB ports at the Lynx 5100 Exciter rear panel.
3. Power up Lynx 5100 Exciter

The following messages will appear (some may not if module already up to date)-

Upgrade started

Upgrading out of date modules

Upgrading Etrax
Upgrading Etrax FPGA
Upgrade LBand 875
Encoder Upgrade #1 ….. 8
Upgrade HPA Ctrl 674
Upgrade Successful

Upgrade Completed Remove USB stick and power-cycle.

In the event “Upgrade failed” being displayed, an error code will be shown also –

B1 - Error upgrading unit - retry

B2 - Factory upgrade only – L Band software too old

A4 - Kernel version too old

Bx - Unknown error in upgrade - retry

Ax - Boot error; contact factory for back to base upgrade.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 123 of 128

APPENDIX E- DOLBY E NOTES

Things to remember about Dolby –

1. A Dolby E frame is the same length, and must be correctly timed and synchronous
with, the video frame.

2. Correct timing is the responsibility of the preceding Dolby encoder and associated
embedder, prior to the Lynx 5100 Exciter. However the Lynx 5100 Exciter has the
ability to correct badly timed signals – described later.

3. Incorrectly timed Dolby will decode audibly, but may cause problems in post
production where the editing process cuts through a Dolby audio frame.

4. The correct timing, called “DE position” as measured using a DM100 Dolby analyser
(for example), is between TV lines 11 and 26 for NTSC and between line 7 and 31 for
PAL. Note that even for HD formats, line timing is referred to PAL/NTSC analogue
timing on a DM100 analyser.
Soon the line timing will be referred to in “uS” to avoid confusion. The DVE5100 uses
this notation, relative to the SMPTE RP168 reference point, so the correct values as
displayed are as shown in this table –

625 25 1080i 50 525 29.97 1080i 59.94

PAL SD PAL HD NTSC SD NTSC HD
Potentially earliest valid DE position
TV line 7 11 11 16
uS * 390 390 450 450
Ideal DE line position ± 80uS
TV line ± 80uS 12 21 14 24
uS ± 80uS * 730 730 690 690
Potentially latest valid DE position
TV line 31 55 26 50
uS * 1950 1950 1460 1460
* - in relation to SMPTE RP168
reference point and approximate values

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 124 of 128

APPENDIX F- FUJITSU IP900 INTEGRATION

Normally the Fujitsu IP900 is configured at the factory, in the unlikely event this needs to be done in
the field this document is provided for reference. Integration will not work without the purchase of
appropriate licences.

Getting started with a new Fujitsu IP900 encoder

1. Change the IP address

a. Make a note of your PC‟s current IP settings
b. Change your PC‟s IP address to 10.0.0.2
c. Open Internet Explorer
d. Enter 10.0.0.1 in the address bar
e. Change the IPv4 settings as follows:

f. Click APPLY (You won‟t get confirmation that the change has occurred)
Reboot IP900 unit.
g. Change your PC back to its original IP setting
h. Enter 192.168.0.92 in the IE address bar to ensure that communications have been
restored

2. Set up SNMP
a. In the IP900 web interface, select the COMMON tab, then the SNMP link (on LHS)
b. Change the settings as follows:

c. Leave all other entries blank

d. Click APPLY

3. From the Lynx 5100 Exciter front panel set the following:
a. In SYSTEM -> SERVICE -> ENCODER DEFAULTS
Set H.264 Defaults to „YES‟
(this will take a little while)
b. In UNIT SETUP -> IP OPTIONS -> IP VIDEO TO ASI
Set IP-900 address to 192.168.0.92
NOTE: once set up, if the IP address range clashes with other parts of a system, change just the
DVE5100 control Ethernet port address from SYSTEM / REMOTE INTERFACES / ETHERNET
PORT.

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 125 of 128

 APPENDIX G- IP CONFIGURATION
Network configuration example

DVE5100
IP video streaming to receiving router Set IP Video “Default Gateway” to IP
address eg 10.10.10.193 port 1234 address of router. In this example
192.168.0.1

Router does ”network address translation” .

Router
IP address 192.168.0.1

10.10.10.11
2

Router configured for „port

Router
forwarding‟.
IP address 10.10.10.193

IRD5100
IP video RX: 192.168.0.95 port 1234

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 126 of 128

FIGURES

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 127 of 128

Advent Communications

FIGURE 1 – LYNX 5100 EXCITER INTERFACE CABLE A41-207359

LYNX 5100 Exciter/1051 Encoder – 600094 Page 128 of 128