LabMU. Laboratorio Multiusuario de Generación y Análisis de TV Digital Terreste

Key benefi ts

Features

LabMU is the groundbreaking Multiuser Digital TV Laboratory designed to get the most out of your training or investigation environments, by optimizing the accessible resources and users with limited budgets. LabMU provides a unique Digital TV environment, managed and controlled by means of a re-volutionary, friendly and visual Graphical User Interface. Universities, Technical Schools, Companies and Investigation Institutions will benefi t from the ease of use, intuitive operation, reduced hardware, simultaneous user operation and modularity of LabMU, which can be adapted to any budget and expanded to as many users as desired.

DTV services reception.TS recording from live sources.Real time and off line TS analysis with SI/PSI

interpreter, packet dump, PID map, bitrate real time analysis.Intuitive and fully graphical multiplexing of TS

and SI/PSI editing.Baseband and COFDM modulated TS trans-

mission to DVB-T networks.RF analysis of COFDM signals: constellation,

spectrum diagram, impulse response, and quality/level indicators (C/N, MER, BER, PER). Display of services in DVB-T transmissions.TS fi le playback: baseband or COFDM

modulation.Full TS tree interpreter for real time sources

and fi le sources.MPEG fi le sources in program stream format.MPEG video visual analysis available through

VISUALmpeg analyzer.

Fully simultaneous multiuser operation.Adjustable to suit low budget training

environments.Modular, scalable and flexible confi-

gurable environment.Reduced amount of hardware

needed.Unique, friendly and fully visual

application.Client/server architecture that allows

multiple simultaneous access to the system and optimizes hardware useSpecially designed to suit DTV

technical training environments.

Integrated Waveform Monitor for baseband video analysis.MPEG2 and H.264 video encoding using Main-

concept Reference Encoder.Channel Simulation option for DVB-T

channels.IPTV network setup in simultaneous multiuser

mode.IP streaming of services from real time sour-

ces and fi le sources. Multicast, Unicast, and RTSP.IP traffi c analysis of multicast, unicast, or

RTSP streams.Recording of IPTV services.Use of IPTV sources.QoS module for recreation of real conditions in

IPTV transmissions.Real time inputs: DVB-T. ASI, and IP.Real time outputs: ASI, COFDM, IP.

Available options

LabMU-Base:Basic confi guration of the system. All functionalities available from fi le sources.LabMU-Live:

Allows operation with live sources (DVB-T and ASI) and baseband transmission.LabMU-MPG:

MPEG2 and H.264 encoding of user content.LabMU-MPGA:

MPEG visual analysis of MPEG2 and H.264 video sequences.LabMU-WF:

Waveform monitor and vectorscope for MPEG2 content.

LabMU-TRx:Allows COFDM modulation of Transport Streams stored in the system.LabMU-RF:

Enables RF analysis of COFDM modulated signals, with option of channel simulation.LabMU-IP:

Transmission, analysis, reception, display of contents in an IPTV environment. LabMU-MHP:

Generation of OC for transmission of user interactive applications.LabMU-HD:

Use of HDTV contents in LabMU.

System ArchitectureServer

Linux based.PCI cards for live

sources.Communication with

external devices through ethernet, RS232 and USB.IP based communication

with client applications.

Client

Windows based..NET environment.Minimum PC

requirements: Core 2 Duo @2.6GHz.IP based communication

with server.Simultaneous operation

from several client PCs.

Features

Options

Applications in LabMU

LabMU-Live takes users of LabMU to new dimensions, allowing to expand available functionalities by enabling the operation of all modules in LabMU with live Digital TV signals from real time sources.

Transport Stream Capture from DVB-T or ASI sources.

Transport Stream Real Time Analysis from DVB-T or ASI sources.

Demodulation of DVB-T signals when combi-ned with a DVB-ASI Output card.

Dual DVB-T Input per PCI card in com-pliance with ETSI EN 300 744 (installed on server).

Multiple ASI Input/Output compliant with ETSI EN 50083-9, up to 100Mbps.

Multiple ASI Input/Output configu-rations in one card ranging from sin-gle, dual, quad and octo input/output combinations.

Up to 10 DVB-T inputs and combi-nation of up to 8 ASI Inputs/Outputs per server.

Complete input/output management from LabMU Client application.

Dynamic multiuser operation of inputs/outputs.

LabMU-Live-T

Enables the use of DVB-T Input PCI cards for operation with contents coming from live feeds.

LabMU-Live-ASI/IN

Enables the use of ASI Input cards for ope-ration with contents coming from live ASI feeds (external equipment such as encoders, multiplexers, demodulators, etc).

LabMU-Live-ASI/OUT

Enables the use of ASI Ouput cards for transmission of contents to exter-nal devices (i.e. modulators, analyzers, gateways, etc).

Display of DVB-T transmissions or ASI sources.

Transmodulation of live transmissions (option LabMU-TRx needed).

Transmission of recorded TS or generated content using ASI Output.

Features

Options

Applications in LabMU

LabMU-TRX is the perfect complement to the family of products LabMU. Content can be transmitted in internal networks by using COFDM modulation compliant to DVB-T standards so users can experiment with the transmission of their contents in real DVB-T networks, or transmit contents previously captured.

Transmission of Transport Streams created by users of LabMU in internal DVB-T networks.Transmission of recorded contents.Reproduction of real transmission environ-

ments for error checking and measurement.

COFDM modulation compliant to DVB-Tstandards (EN 300 744).1xASI or 2xASI Input options, 1xSPI

available (only MO-170).RF (45MHz-875MHz) or IF (36MHz)

modulated outputs.PCR restamping and packet stuffing. Remote control from LabMU Client

application.1RU or 6RU modular option, with dual

modulation option available.Test mode available (only MO-170):

pilots only, carrier blanking, CBER and VBER levels, PRBS.

LabMU-TRx-170Enables transmission of content in DVB-T networks, by using 1RU mo-dulation device based on Promax MO-170. Optional channel simulation option available(LabMU-RF-CS).

LabMU-TRx-DTTVNew cost effective option that allows the use of up to 14 modular modula-tors in a 6RU case to create a DVB-T network with modulated channels. Per-fect for multiuser environments, where different users are able to operate in-dependent TV networks. Based on the Promax DTTV family of products.

Training and education in modulation techni-ques for Digital TV.Transmodulation of real DVB-T sources for

adaptation to new transmission environments and conditions.

Options

LabMU-Enables transmission of content in DVB-T networks, by using 1RU mo-dulation device based on Promax

Features

Options

Applications in LabMU

LabMU-RF allows RF analysis and recreation of conditions of terrestrial RF channels, thus focusing on the basis of RF DVB-T transmission and reception by experimenting with the di-fferent channel models, and observing the pros and cons of COFDM modulation. Ideal for un-derstanding COFDM modulation techniques.

DVB-T RF analysis of content transmission in faulty terrestrial channels.Education in COFDM modulation technique and

selection of modulation parameters, depending on channel properties.Overview and in-depth analysis of DVB-T RF

principles.

Confi guration of up to 6 paths for multipath reception simulation (simu-lation of Gaussian, Rice and Rayleigh channels).Selectable C/N at modulator RF output

from 3 to 40 dB.DVB-T/H RF analysis with spectrum

diagram, constellation diagram, impul-se response, and visual receiver status indication.Level/quality indicators: Level, C/N,

BER, MER, PER.2RU chassis fi ts up to 6 independent RF

DVB-T/H COFDM analyzers.Visual GUI controllable from LabMU

Client application.

LabMU-RF-CSSimulation of real terrestrial channel condi-tions by addition of hostilities to the genera-ted COFDM RF signal at modulation:

Noise generation.Multipath simulation by generation of echoes with selectable amplitude, delay, phase, and doppler.

LabMU-RFARF DVB-T/H analysis that enables to iden-tify existing DVB-T/H multiplexes, and eva-luation of the quality of the received DVB-T signal by using standard analysis tools, such as spectrum diagram, constellation diagra-ms, impulse response and level/quality indi-cators (C/N, BER, etc).

Terrestrial transmission channel impulse res-ponse analysis.Hierarchical modulation display for educatio-

nal/investigation purposes.RF equipment testing under hostile reception

conditions.

Features

Related Options

Applications in LabMU

LabMU-RF transforms LabMU into a powerful High Defi nition Broadcast Environment, thus allo-wing it to work with HD sources of all kinds. Users will be able to capture their own HD content, encode it and use it in all LabMU modules to create their own HDTV network.

Testing of HDTV STBs under varied encoding conditionsTraining on HDTV video encoding and trans-

mission on terrestrial networksDemo setup for HDTV showrooms

All HDTV resolutions supportedFull H.264 remultiplexing support both

for SDTV and HDTVAll audio types supported, as defi ned by

DVB: AAC, AC-3, E-AC3, or MPEGLocal display of full resolution/quality

HDTV contents and remote display of reencoded and downscaled HD contentFull HDTV specifi c SI/PSI edition and ge-

neration, as defi ned by DVBEnables use of H.264 (SD/HD) program

stream fi lesSupport for Live HDTV sources: ASI or

DVB-T

H.264 HD/SD Video EncodingAllows transcoding of SD/HD video fi les using H.264 software encoding with broad variety of confi gurable parameters.

H.264 HD/SD Video AnalysisAnalysis of H.264 Encoded video to visually analyze the complete encoding process by ob-serving macroblocks, coeffi cients, frame struc-tures and other encoding settings.

HD/SD CaptureAudio/Video capture options would allow the recording of SD/HD content from external live sources, by using SD/HD capture cards. Content can then be reencoded to be used in LabMU.

Testing of HDTV transmissions on different channel profi lesPreproduction environments for testing of new

HDTV services and features

IP TransmitTransmission of A/V content from live (DVB-T, ASI) and file sources (TS Files, MPEG Files) using the IP network

IP AnalyzerAnalysis of IP traffic with detailed view of protocol information, IP addresses, ports, down to content level

IP SourceEnables the capability of using audio/video contents from external IP sources in the network

PublisherConfiguration and publishing of VoD services on Amino STB initial page for GUI oriented channel navigation. Requires STB

IP RecorderRecording of audio and vídeo contents embedded in IP flows. Recording is performed in TS or PS formats

STBRemote configuration of STB channel list on Amino Set Top Boxes. Requires the acquisition of STB

QoSInsertion of hostile effects such as bandwidth limitations, packet loss, corrupt or duplicate packets, and/or jitter. Percentaje and correlation

Applications in LabMU• Recreation of limitations and most common

errors in IPTV networks with visual display of errors

• Storage of audiovisual contents from IP sources for LabMU or external applications

• Distribution of services coming from DVB-T transmissions in IPTV networks

• Understanding of IP protocols by means of IP traffic analyzer and by experimentation with IP transmissions

• Use of external audiovisual contents from external IP sources in LabMU

LabMU-IP reproduces an IPTV environment, thus allowing every user to simultaneously and independently manage live and file sources within an IPTV network so transmitting, analyzing, recording, displaying, or even changing the network characteristics are possible in this new exciting and successful flavour of LabMU

• Support for UDP (Multicast/Unicast) and rtsp protocols

• IP input sources support (Multicast, Unicast, rtsp, http, or custom)

• Individual and independent IP traffic analysis for each connected user

• Audiovisual content recording (Transport Stream or Program Stream format) from IP sources

• User defined Bandwidth limitation

• Customizable corrupt packet insertion

• Adjustable duplicate packet insertion

• User defined jitter insertion

• Packet loss generation

Available IP Modules

Features

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1. Create Rooms and Add Devices

2. Visually Connect Rooms and Devices

3. Operate your Program Production Environment

LabMU-Studio is the first revolutionary multiuser production environment intended for

TRAINING purposes and suited for low budget, low complexity program production needs. The

platform allows the reproduction of a complete program production center, with low investment

requirements and permitting simultaneous access and collaborative work among the different production rooms previously designed by the users.

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Spain

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Easy and straightforward creation of customized program production

environments

Creation of independent and connectable operation and control rooms (video, audio,

control, playout, edit, etc)

Multiuser, scalable, modular and flexible configuration and operation

Visual and simultaneous operation of devices

Multiple live SDI inputs and archived content

management

Multiple live SDI outputs to external monitors

and devices

Video mixers with integrated video effects and transitions (PinP, Chroma key, B/W,

negative, faders, wipes, mix,etc)

Input and output content display on the same GUI

2x2, 4x4, 8x8 Audio/Video Switching

Matrices

Stereo input audio mixers with configurable

gain and faders per input and output

Simple and visually configurable Character Generators

Playout module with logo insertion and up to 8 inputs

Embedded Media Servers Audio/video import and export

Embedded content recorders Integrated DVB-T inputs for insertion of live contents

Video and audio quality analyzers Easy integration in current audio/video infrastructures

Engineering design of program production environments

Training on operation of production devices, such as video mixers, audio mixers,

control rooms, playout rooms, etc.

Operation of small scale production centers

Collaborative operation of complete production centers

Low complexity and affordable production infrastructure setup

Integration with existing audio and video processing environments