Cisco D9858 Advanced Receiver Transcoder

Product Overview
Deliver MPEG-4 high definition (HD) services to MPEG-2 cable television (CATV) headends with the Cisco® D9858
Advanced Receiver Transcoder (Figure 1). The Cisco D9858 extends the distribution options for MPEG-4
Advanced Video Coding (AVC) HD from MPEG-4 only environments to existing MPEG-2 networks. Support for
simultaneous dual-channel decryption and transcoding provides density for locations requiring more then a single
channel. The Cisco D9858 can also be used to provide a down-converted standard definition (SD) MPEG-2
program instead of one or both of the available HD transcoded programs. Video and two audio outputs are
available for analog down conversion for one of the decrypted incoming MPEG-4 HD programs.

Figure 1. Cisco D9858 Advanced Receiver Trancoder

Digital Program Distribution

On the Cisco D9858 Advanced Receiver Transcoder, the Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) and MPEGoIP
transport outputs are individually configurable, and they can carry up to two decrypted transcoded programs for
digital tier distribution. This helps distribute the compressed video programs efficiently to subscribers equipped with
digital set-top boxes. Digital audio pass-through is synchronized to the transcoded program output. Compliant
Program Specific Information (PSI) and Service Information (SI) regeneration provide integration into a digital tier
distribution network for two transcoded programs.

Digital Program Mapping

Digital Program Mapping allows programmers to “transparently” substitute programs at the uplink. It maintains
predictable and compliant transport output during service replacement, network information table (NIT) retuning,
and channel changes, including forced tunings. This feature remaps the packet identifier (PID) information from the
primary service to an alternate service, allowing downstream devices to continue to operate without headend
operator intervention. This helps ensure availability of alternative programming in the digital tier.

Digital Advertisement Insertion

Digital program insertion (DPI) information is available along with the video and audio PIDs for external
advertisement insertion in compressed digital format on both transcoded programs.

Main Features
● Four L-band inputs
● Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite (DVB-S) demodulation for quaternary phase shift keying (QPSK)
● Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite - Second Generation (DVB-S2) demodulation for QPSK and eight
phase shift keying (8PSK)

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 ● Cisco PowerVu® conditional access with Data Encryption Standard (DES) or DVB descrambling
● Support for Basic Interoperable Scrambling System (BISS) conditional access
● Decryption and transcoding of up to two programs for digital transport output
● Program transcoding to support down-conversion of a MPEG-4 HD program to a MPEG-2 SD program
● PSI/SI regeneration for both programs
● 4:2:0 HD 1080i and 720p video decoding
● Active Formal Descriptor (AFD) support for down-conversion of a decoded HD program with aspect ratio
conversion
● Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio decoding
● Closed captioning pass-through of EIA-608 and EIA-708 for transcoded programs
● Audio pass-through synchronization for transcoded programs
● Additional ASI outputs for redundancy
● MPEGoIP output for network connectivity
● DVB subtitle pass-through with transcode programs
● DVB subtitle burn-in support
● Contact closure terminals for simple alarm monitoring
● Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for setup, control and monitoring
● Field upgradeable software
● Front panel liquid crystal display (LCD) for control and monitoring
● Web browser interface for easy setup, control, and monitoring
● Uplink addressable decoder output control, including vertical blanking interval (VBI) data, audio routing,
DPI, and ASI output)
● Dual-tone multifrequency (DTMF) cue tone and cue trigger outputs for advertisement insertion
● Digital program mapping providing uplink control for service replacements in blackout areas
● Cisco Live Event Controller support
● Fingerprint support in transcoded output
● On screen display support in transcoded output
● Satellite Disaster Recovery support with Cisco PowerVu Network Center uplink control (Release 12.5 or
higher)

Product Specifications
Table 1 provides product specifications for the Cisco D9858 Advanced Receiver Transcoder.

Table 1. Product Specifications

Feature Description

System
Standards MPEG-2 and DVB compatible
EN 300 421, EN 300 468
Demodulation DVB-S QPSK, DVB-S2 QPSK, and 8PSK

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Tuner
Number of RF inputs 4 (1 active at a time)
Input level 25 to -65 dBm per carrier
Frequency range 950z to 2150 MHz
Symbol rate range ● DVB-S:
◦ 1 to 45 Msymbols per second
● DVB-S2:
◦ 10.0 to 30 Msymbols per second
◦ 1.0 to 10 Msymbols- per second
Carrier capture range ≥ ±3.0 MHz (1-10 Msymbols)
≥ ±5.0 MHz (10-30 Msymbols)
Satellites C-band and Ku-band
Input impedance 75 ohms
Analog Outputs

Analog SD Video Output

Number of channels 1 down-converted source HD program

Video decompression type MPEG-4 4:2:0

Output level 1.0 Vpp ± 5%
Output impedance 75 ohms

Analog Audio Output

Number of channels 2 stereo pairs or 4mono channels
Audio decompression MPEG or Dolby Digital (AC-3)

Transcoder Channel Inputs

HD Video Input

Compression format MPEG-4 part 10

Vertical resolutions 1080, 720
Horizontal resolutions 1080i: 1920, 1440
720p: 1280, 960
Input bitrate 3 to 20 Mbps main profile
3 to 25 Mbps high profile
Audio Input
Number of channels 2
Compression format MPEG or Dolby Digital (AC-3)
VBI Data Input
Transmission format EIA-708 and 608
Transcoder Channel Outputs

HD Video Output
Compression format MPEG-2
Vertical resolutions 1080, 720
Horizontal resolutions 1080i: 1920, 1440
720p: 1280, 960
Output bitrate 10 to 25 Mbps

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Down-Converted SD Video Output

Compression format MPEG-2
Vertical resolutions 480, 576
Horizontal resolutions 720, 704, 544, and 528
Output bitrate 2 to 15 Mbps
SD output aspect ratios 4:3, 16:9
Aspect ratio conversions 4:3: 16:9 letterbox, 14:9 letterbox, center cutout
16:9: center cutout

Audio Output
Number of channels 2
Compression format MPEG or Dolby Digital (AC-3)

VBI Data Output

Transmission format EIA-708 and 608

Inputs and Outputs
MPEG-2 transport input EN50083-9, DVB-ASI coaxial, with 188 and 204 byte packets

MPEG-2 transport output EN50083-9, DVB-ASI coaxial, with 188 byte packets
MPEGoIP Output
Ethernet type 1000BASE-T Ethernet

Format UDP and IP or RTP

IP addressing Multicast and Unicast
TS streaming Multiple Program Transport Stream (MPTS)

Other Outputs

Cue Trigger Output

Number of outputs 8
Type Open collector
Cue Tone Output

Balanced audio output -3.0 dBu ±3 dB, 600 ohms

Output impedance < 50 ohms
Programmable relay output Alarm or configurable to one of the 8 open collector outputs
Environmental/Physical
Operating temperature 32-122°F (0-50°C)
Storage temperature -4-158°F (-20-70°C)
Physical dimensions 1.75 x 19.0 x 20.5 in (4.4= x 48.3= x 52.1 cm) 1RU high, 19 in. EIA rack mountable
Weight 16 lbs (7.2 kg) approximate
Power
Voltage range 100 to 240 V AC
Line frequency 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 110W maximum
LNB power on RF1 +13V or +18V at 400 mA maximum

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 Figure 2 shows the rear panel of the Cisco D9858 Advanced Receiver Transcoder.

Figure 2. Cisco D9858 Advanced Receiver Transcoder

Ordering Information
To place an order, visit the Cisco Ordering Home Page. To download software, visit the Cisco Software Center.
Table 2 provides ordering information.

Table 2. Ordering Information

Cisco D9858 Features Part Number

2CH Advanced Receiver Transcoder 1RU with ATP-ISE D9858-2CH-ATP-1RU

2CH Advanced Receiver Transcoder 1RU with GEN-ISE D9858-2CH-GEN-1RU

Table 3 provides ordering information on country-specific power cords.

Table 3. Ordering Information: Country-Specific Power Cords

Power Cord Descriptions Part Number

North American Power Cord (US, IEC, 10AMP, 2.5m) CAB-PWR-DMN-US

Japan Power Cord CAB-PWR-DMN-JPN

China Power Cord (IEC) CAB-PWR-DMN-CHN
Australia Power Cord CAB-PWR-DMN-AUS

Italy Power Cord CAB-PWR-DMN-IT

European Power Cord (EU) CAB-PWR-DMN-EU
Brazil Power Cord CAB-PWR-DMN-BRA

India Power Cord CAB-PWR-DMN-IND

Argentina Power Cord CAB-PWR-DMN-ARG
UK Power Cord (IEC, 10AMP, 2.5m) CAB-PWR-DMN-UK

For More Information

To learn more about the Cisco D9858 Advanced Receiver Transcoder, contact your local account representative or
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 With each AVC/H.264 product, we are obligated to provide the following notice:

AVC VIDEO LICENSE

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC
STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR
ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE
http://www.mpegla.com.

Accordingly, please be advised that service providers, content providers, and broadcasters are required to obtain a
separate use license from MPEG LA prior to any use of AVC/H.264 encoders and/or decoders.

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