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INSTALLATION GUIDELINE FOR THE HD PVR
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Version: 4.0
Document history
Revision
Date
1.0
3 November 2007
3.0
11 March 2010
Author
Modifications
Sundaram Shanmuga
Document creation
Mohamed Tourki
Adaptation
for
HD
Zapper installation
4.0
24 July 2010
Mohamed Tourki
Document update and
adaptation for HD PVR
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INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................3
1.
DTH NILESAT INSTALLATION ........................................................................................3
First time installation setup for the HD PVR ........................................................................................................................4
Universal LNB .........................................................................................................................................................................5
SATCR LNB ............................................................................................................................................................................5
2.
DTH MULTISATELLITE INSTALLATION.........................................................................7
DiSEqC Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................7
LNB and DiSEqC setup ..........................................................................................................................................................8
FTA Scanned services .............................................................................................................................................................9
3.
INSTALLATION IN AN MDU / BUILDING ......................................................................20
Amplifiers and Attenuators requirements...........................................................................................................................20
Multi-switch DC supply requirements .................................................................................................................................21
Cables requirements ..............................................................................................................................................................21
Test and Commissioning of the Installation ........................................................................................................................22
APPENDIX A – OSN TRANSPONDERS ON NILESAT ........................................................22
APPENDIX B – ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDATIONS .....................................................22
Dish Size for DTH customers: ..............................................................................................................................................22
Accessories for DTH installations: .......................................................................................................................................22
Accessories for MDU and distribution systems installations: ............................................................................................23
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Introduction
This document explains in details the Installation Guidelines which needs to be followed while
installing the OSN HD PVR. Any deviations from these recommendations may result in
improper functioning / damage to the equipment.
1. DTH NILESAT INSTALLATION
Position your dish, using whether a standard Universal LNB or the Legacy output of a SATCR
LNB.
SatCR LNB.
Standard Universal or Legacy LNB.
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First time installation setup for the HD PVR
Booting Screen 1
Booting Screen 2
Menu Language Selection
HD Resolution Selection
Verify that the STB is having Nilesat feed connected
Selection of the tuning parameters
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Universal LNB
The use of a twin a LNB is required to connect the OSN HD PVR two tuners. The leads
are to be connected directly from the twin universal LNB to each one of the tuner
connectors labelled SAT IN1 and SAT IN2 on the OSN HD PVR.
Case of dual boxes installation HD PVR + HD Zapper
A use of a Quattro LNB is advised in this case and a third cable should be run from the
LNB to the second STB (HD Zapper). In case of multi-dishes installation (see
correspondent section below) the cable should be run form the third output of the DiSEqC
switch to the tuner input of the second STB (HD Zapper).
SATCR LNB
In case of SATCR LNB the use of all power pass splitter is
required.
The lead is to be connected directly from the SATCR LNB to the
input of the all power pass splitter. The outputs of the splitter
should be connected to each of the tuner connectors labelled
SAT IN1 and SAT IN2 on the OSN HD PVR.
Make sure that the below 4 user bands
are available for each tuner input:
-
1210 MHz
-
1420 MHz
-
1680 MHz
-
2040 MHz
And select two different user bands for
each tuner and save the settings.
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Case of dual boxes installation HD PVR + HD Zapper
A use of a minimum three outputs of all power pass splitter is required. The lead is to be
connected directly from the SATCR LNB to the input of the all power pass splitter. Two of
the outputs of the splitter should be connected to each of the tuner connectors of the OSN
HD PVR. While the third output should be connected to the input of the HD Zapper.
Given that you already installed the HD PVR as per the previous picture settings. For the
HD Zapper select a new user band than the one selected for the HD PVR.
Notes:
1. DVB-S2: Due to the Phase Noise issues with legacy old LNBs, use of High gain
Low Noise LNBs in edge of footprint is recommended.
2. Connect the STB to an HD TV using an HDMI cable. For a normal SD TV use an
RCA/cinch cable to connect the TV and the STB in CVBS mode or Component mode.
3. For improved sound you can connect your receiver to a home cinema or Hi-Fi system
using the receiver's DIGITAL AUDIO connectors. For this you will need a 75 ohm
coaxial cable or a digital audio is compatible with Dolby Digital Plus.
4. Plug the fixed lead on the 12V power supply into the socket labelled DC 12V IN in the
receiver. Plug the 2-way connector on the supplied mains lead into the socket on the
12V power supply unit.
Connect the mains plug from the 12V power supply into a main wall socket.
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Select a valid entry point (Transponder having valid SI)
Once
the
tuning
parameters
are
Signal level check
correctly
configured, the tuner is locked and the signal
level is sufficient, press OK on the remote
control.
A
screen
as
on
the
left-side
will
appear
displaying a 1/4 video screen of the first
service
in
Congratulations!!
the
Installation
bouquet.
succeeded.
Select "Channel List" to view and browse the
list of services.
Installation succeeded
2. DTH MULTISATELLITE INSTALLATION
DiSEqC Requirements
This section will guide you through, how to setup the OSN HD PVR for multi-network
configuration using DiSEqC switches.
Let's take an example of an installation having 3 Networks: Nilesat, Hotbird and Arabsat,
correspondingly configured on DiSEqC 1, DiSEqC 2, and DiSEqC 3. We require using a
minimum of two DiSEqC switches to connect the OSN HD PVR. The output of the first
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(corresp. the second) DiSEqC switch should be connected to the tuner number 1 (corresp.
tuner number 2) connector labelled SAT IN 1 (corresp. SAT IN 2) of the OSN HD PVR.
LNB and DiSEqC setup
After the appropriate Outdoor Unit (ODU) installation has been done, the OSN HD PVR
should be configured for all the three networks. This consists of matching the setup of the
LNBs with the correspondent DiSEqC ports. By default settings is matching the above given
installation example as per the illustration below.
LNB 1 DiSEqC A is set for Nilesat
LNB 2 DiSEqC C is set for Arabsat
LNB 3 DiSEqC B is set for Hotbird
Select a valid entry point (Transponder having valid SI)
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Once
the
tuning
parameters
are
correctly
configured, the tuner is locked and the signal
level is sufficient, press OK on the remote
control.
A
screen
as
on
the
left-side
will
appear
displaying a 1/4 video screen of the first
service
in
Congratulations!!
the
Installation
bouquet.
succeeded.
Select "Channel List" to view and browse the
list of services.
Signal level check
Notes:


The OSN HD services are broadcasted on the 10834 V and 11278 V frequencies with
Baud rate of 27500 KSymbol/sec and FEC 2/3 (respectively 3/4). Hence having Low band
Vertical frequencies is required to receive OSN HD services.
The OSN HD IRD is not intended to be installed in Frequency Shifted IF buildings. This will
be made available for next phase of software development.
FTA Scanned services
As in the OSN HD Zapper, the FTA (Free-to-Scanning) feature enable the user to scan other
frequencies from different networks and store them in the services list subsequently to the
default BAT service list. The networks can be on the same satellite as the home network or
any other satellite. The Satellites available for the User to initiate the Free-To-Air Search are
only those associated with an LNB each. The list has a maximum of four satellite names
depending on the association of LNBs.
The STB is able to scan and store more than 3000 services from different networks. The BAT
services numbering range starts from 1 to 1000. Therefore the FTA scanned service
numbering starts from 1001.
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Steps to initiate a FTA (Free-to-Air) scanning
After installation of the STB and assigning properly the different satellites to their
correspondent DiSEqC ports perform the following steps as you can see in the pictures:
Press Menu
Select Free Scan
Select Satellite Scan
Select the satellite to be scanned
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The scanning performed by the decoder is
frequency based.
Therefore
for
frequencies
each
is
network
a
pre-programmed
number
with
of
their
correspondent tuning parameters. However if a
new frequency is introduced the user still able to
enter manually the new frequency by selecting
User defined transponder and editing the tuning
parameters fields.
Select All to scan FTA and scrambled services or only Free to Air
Select User defined transponder
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Enter the user frequency (e.g. 12283)
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Press green button to initiate an Automatic
scan. This will go through all the preprogrammed frequency and the user entered
frequency.
Select the right Polarization, Symbol Rate and FEC
A tick asset is placed by the TV services in the
‘TV Services’ vertical list and none on the
Radio services. The tick asset indicates that
the service is selected by default for be
stored.
TV and Radio Services are built up from the FTA Scanned
Services Search.
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Pressing the Right arrow key moves the
highlight in sequence to the ‘Radio Services’
vertical list. Press OK button to select radio
services.
If the user selects ‘Add to Ch list’ the EPG
stores all services that are given the tick asset
at the end of the previous list. The EPG
assigns automatically virtual channel numbers
to the services starting from 1001 or last
service number.
If the user chooses the ‘Replace & Save’
button the EPG displays a Pop-up to warn the
user that the operation will replace any
existing stored services.
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Pop up displayed during the storage of the
new scanned serviced in the flash.
If the user wants to enter one more frequency,
then select again user and enter the new
tuning parameters. Now select blue key to
scan only the new entered frequency as the
pre-programmed
are
already
scanned
previously.
If the user selects ‘Add to Ch list’ the EPG
stores all services that are given the tick asset
at the end of the previous list. The EPG
assigns automatically virtual channel numbers
to the services starting from 1001 or last
service number.
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New FTA (Free-to-Air) scanned services
stored in the list.
Notes:
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While selecting Free to Air only free to air services will be scanned. The selection will
be based on the setting implemented by the operator to define their services as FTA or
CA scrambled. This is in conformance with DVB standards is done by setting the
free_CA_mode in the SDT to 1 for scrambled service and to 0 for free to air service.
Although, the DVB standards define this rule, some of the broadcasters especially on
Hotbird are not following this rule. Therefore, even by selecting Free to Air, some
scrambled services can be scanned. From the IRD perspective the scanning of these
services is not avoidable, but we still able to delete these service if the user decide to
do so.

If a radio service is defined as a TV services by the broadcaster, then it will be listed
along with TV services.
Steps to initiate another network FTA (Free-to-Air) scanning
The same steps a previously described have to be followed for any other network FTA
service scanning.
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LNB 3 DiSEqC B is set for Hotbird
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Select a valid entry point (Transponder having valid SI)
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The installer should perform a site test at each location to determine that all the services
provided are listed at the levels required for distribution (see below). Any service not found as
a result of the site test must be reported immediately to OSN Platform Technology so that an
agreement may be made as to which services will be provided to the customer.
Steps to delete some of the FTA (Free-to-Air) scanned services
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Steps to delete all FTA (Free-to-Air) scanned services
Deleting All services will delete all FTA
scanned services. The service present in the
bouquet list can not be deleted from the
decoder.
Notes:
The current hardware version of the OSN HD PVR does not support Common-Interface (CI)
slot/functionality. Therefore, the OSN HD PVR is to be used exclusively with OSN network
services or Free-to-Air services. (The device cannot descramble third-party scrambled
services).
The OSN HD PVR has a restriction on scanning the third-party TV HD services declared as
service type (0x19).
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3. INSTALLATION IN AN MDU / BUILDING
All signal levels must comply with the maximum provided for by the amplifiers installed or to
be installed taking into account adequate rating for the number of channels distributed and
amplifiers in cascade
The maximum/minimum levels at each outlet position on the system are as follows:
MAXIMUM
LEVEL
Satellite IF
77 dBµV
Digital
MINIMUM
LEVEL
52 dBµV
The Satellite Digital frequencies require a minimum Carrier to Noise ratio at the outlets of 9
dB.
Measurement of Carrier to Noise ratio should be made against a "noise floor" and not
between transponders. The recommended frequencies to set the noise floor are 1,970 MHz.
in the low band and 1,070 MHz. in the high band. Should a transponder signal be present at
these frequencies than the "noise floor" frequency should be adjusted to avoid conflict.
Dishes should be aligned for maximum signal strength and carrier to noise ratios. The LNB
should be aligned so that the horizontal and vertical transponders appear equal and give
maximum rejection of the opposite polarity, this is to avoid cross polarisation problems.
Amplifiers and Attenuators requirements
In case the signal is below 52 dBµV, use an amplifier but the amplified signal should not
exceed 77 dBµV.
In case the signal is above 77 dBµV, then use an attenuator or a splitter to reduce the signal
level.
All amplifiers and distribution equipment shall be by an OSN certified supplier, See appendix
B for details.
All Equipment must be able to cope with the minimum and maximum signal levels.
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Multi-switch DC supply requirements
If the multiswitches are line powered from the HD IRD only, and no other power supply
is used, care must be taken to ensure that the maximum current drawn, including the
LNB, is less than 315 mA.
In case of using a Multi-switch, it should not have an insertion loss more than 4-6dB.
In case of cascaded switch system, make sure that there is no return DC voltage from the
switch to the HD IRD tuner.
Cables requirements
All cables shall be manufactured to the relevant parts of Specification EN 50117.
All co-axial cables shall be sourced from an OSN certified supplier, see appendix B for
details.
RG-6 low loss coaxial cable should be used (Typical Loss 4-6 dB/100 m).
All coaxial cable shall have a nominal characteristic of 75 ohms and will be suitable for the
application concerned.
Within the head-end and network, the connection of the coaxial cable will be via F-type and
IEC connectors only. All F-connectors must be crimped and IEC connectors should be of a
professional design and correctly made off. All connectors should be the correct size for the
cable used.
Avoid using cable jointers or passive splitters to join cables. It is recommended to use
a single cable as much as possible without any joints / splits.
In case of unavoidable situations where you need to use jointers it is advisable to use
Line Amplifiers instead.
All accessories must conform to the requirements of CENELEC EN 50083.
All passive accessories will be 75 ohms. All satellite IF frequencies will be connected using Ftype connectors.
External equipment will be housed in suitable waterproof enclosures.
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Test and Commissioning of the Installation
The installer has to supply a test and commissioning report, indicating signals at the inputs
and output of the main equipment and levels received at the outlets. The installer will have to
demonstrate to OSN that the picture quality on all the services stated is good.
Test equipment must be accurate to within +/- 3dB and suitable for all the services indicated.
The minimum requirement is a spectrum Analyser, a simple signal strength indicator is not
sufficient.
Appendix A – OSN Transponders on Nilesat
Network Id: 2048 (0x800)
FREQ (MHz) Polarity (H/V) Symbol Rate (Baud) FEC Transport Stream ID
11862
Vertical
27500
3/4
2
11996
Horizontal
27500
3/4
3
12073
Horizontal
27500
3/4
4
11977
Vertical
27500
5/6
20
11373
Horizontal
27500
3/4
45
11411
Horizontal
27500
3/4
46
11278
Vertical
27500
2/3
47 (HD)
10834
Vertical
27500
2/3
116 (HD)
Appendix B – Accessories Recommendations
Dish Size for DTH customers:
As the EIRP of Atlantic Bird 4 (partially operated by Nilesat) in direction of UAE and Oman is
low, it is recommended to use an offset dishes with a major axis of 110 cm.
Accessories for DTH installations:
Accessories
Unicable LNB
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Recommended Brand /
Model
Specifications
Insertion
loss
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0.5 dB
FTA Inverto, Zinwell
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Insertion
loss
3-4dB
4 way IF Splitter in Unicable DTH
Isolation
installations
DiSEqC Switch in DTH installations
Coaxial Cable in DTH installations
25
dB Triax, Ikusi
type
Power pass All Ports
Insertion
2 dB
loss
Spaun
SAR
411
25
to Teledis RESCH SDS 411
Isolation
30dB
Teledis HCS41.
Current max 500mA
Type
RG 6
Dielectric
Foam
Commscope,
Televes,
Conductor CCS
Skylink
40%
Braid
60%
Accessories for MDU and distribution systems installations:
Coaxial Cables
Televes
www.televes.com
Commscope
www.commscope.com
Mains Powered Stand Alone Multiswitches
Spaun
www.spaun.de
Fracarro
www.fracarro.com
Triax
www.triax.com
Global Communications
www.globalcom.co.uk
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Televes
www.televes.com
Ikusi
www.ikusi.es
Ankaro
www.ankaro.de
Cascadeable Multiswitch Ranges
Spaun
Standard Range + Penta Tap Range
www.spaun.de
Fracarro
GII Range, XS Range, XS Plus Range
www.fracarro.com
Triax
Districom 4000 Range + TMS Cascade Range
www.triax.com
Global
Switchmaster Range
www.globalcom.co.uk
Kathrein
Citicom Switch Range
www.kathrein.com
Ankaro
www.ankaro.de
Unicable cascadable Multiswitch Ranges
Ankaro
www.ankaro.de
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