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MPEG2/DVB 4:2:2 Format
General MPEG2/DVB information
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1) On this page you will find a brief explanation on who is using mpeg2/4:2:2 format.
2) Links to mpeg2/4:2:2 receiver manufacturers and suppliers.
3) Related mpeg2/4:2:2 News stories

In the Never Ending Search for Backhauls and Wildfeeds there is the need for a new style of MPEG2/DVB Receiver. This new style of receiver uses a 4:2:2 format. The other version of mpeg2/dvb receivers use a 4:2:0 format. Some Networks are using the 4:2:2 format because it provides a higher quality signal for their affiliates to rebroadcast.

FOX/Fox Sports Net/FX and NBC/TNT/CNNSI are using mpeg2/dvb 4:2:2 format for the NASCAR Backhauls.

NBC is using the Tandberg Alteia receiver on 8psk modulation, at bit rates up to 45msps. Fox uses 4:2:2 on qpsk, but uses a very high symbol rate because they send their signal in 720 X 480 widescreen format, CBC uses 4:2:2 on 8psk and WB uses 4:2:2 on qpsk. In the case of other services, the tradeoff in picture quality may not be worth the cost of extra bandwidth necessary to transmit the 4:2:2 signal. Movie services delivered to cable head end systems would be the next logical candidates, but most of them already use GI's (Motorola) DCII encryption. CBS also uses a 4:2:2 version of DCII as well.

NASCAR Backhaul Receiver Search!

7/16/01 - Alot of us are searching for a source for a receiver that will let us pick up the NASCAR Backhauls again.

We need a receiver that can receive mpeg2/dvb 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 formats in both 8PSK and QPSK modulation modes. It also needs to support AC-3 Audio (In case the NASCAR Backhauls switch over to AC-3 plus there is other 4:2:2 programming that is already using AC-3).

The ideal receiver would also feature Auto Symbol Rate Search as well as Auto PAL/NTSC conversion.

I have not found what I want yet, at least at a reasonable price!

Here are links to Manufacturers and Suppliers for mpeg2/dvb 4:2:2 receivers;
Update 10/15/2001

http://www.standardcomm.com/!PRODUCT._IN/!product.htm

Part Number Description Price Distributor

SDR422CI Digital Receiver, DVB Common Interface,
contribution quality 4:2:2 P@ML and MP@ML
processing, Four QPSK or 8PSK inputs, one
ASI or PSI input to 160Mbps. Digital or
Composite video out: ITU 601 (SDI), NTSC,
PAL B, G, I, M and N; . Four audio
channels:MP $3,775.00

SDR-7150 Receiver, Digicipher II IRD, contribution
quality 4:2:2 processing, 4 QPSK inputs,
Dolby or Musicam, DTMF, VITS, decrypted
ASI and baseband video out, 1RU $3,595.00

MT930B Receiver, 3 audio subcarrier demodulators,
selectable IF filter, selectable Audio
Bandwidth Filters from 55 to 880 kHz,
adjustable (or automatically selected) pre-
emphasis for NTSC and PAL. Expanded L-band
input for higher Ku-band frequencies,
1RUhigh $3,489.00

MT900CS International C & Ku-Band multistandard
receiver. CCIR5567 & RS250C broadcast
certified. Two L-Band inputs, One R.U.
(1.75") high. $1,814.00

MT620 International C & Ku-Band multistandard
video receiver with one frequency agile
audio demodulator, selectable 18 and 27
MHz IF filters. $595.00

NBX620 Audio Expander module for operating #1 &
#2 audio demods in narrowband or wideband
modes. $99.00

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AC-3 and 4:2:2 Commerical Receivers
BARCO
SRELLAR 4:2:2
http://www.barco.com/communic/produc...lar_mpeg-2.htm
http://www.barco.com/communic/produc...tellar_ird.htm

PHILIPS
DVS 385 4:2:2
http://www.broadcast.philips.com/pdf/digtrans.pdf
http://www.broadcast.philips.com/
http://www.broadcast.philips.com/Ass...dvs3851-10.pdf

TANDBERG
TT1150 AC-3 4:2:2
http://www.tandbergtv.com/prodsys/tt1150_decoder.htm
TT1250 AC-3 4:2:2
http://www.tandbergtv.com/prodsys/tt1250_decoder.htm

THOMSON
MSU 4422 4:2:2
http://www.thomsonbroad.com/solution.../mpeg_ird.html

TIERNAN
TDR6 AC-3 4:2:2 HDTV
http://www.tiernan.com/products/spec_sheet/tdr6.pdf
TDR60 4:2:2
http://www.tiernan.com/products/spec_sheet/tdr60.pdf
TDR600/RA 4:2:2
http://www.tiernan.com/products/spec_sheet/tdr600RA.pdf
TDR600/S 4:2:2
http://www.tiernan.com/products/spec_sheet/tdr600s.pdf
http://www.bitcentral.com/bcweb/Topi...ategory&page=3

SA PowerVu Plus
D9224 Professional receiver 4:2:2
http://www.sciatl.com/content/prd/ca...fs/42d460a.pdf
D9228 Multiple Decryption receiver AC-3
http://www.sciatl.com/content/prd/ca...fs/69d460a.pdf
D9229 Commerical Headend receiver AC-3
http://www.sciatl.com/content/prd/ca...fs/42d481z.pdf

WEGENER
UNITY 4422 AC-3 4:2:2
http://www.wegener.com/pdf_files/unity4422.pdf

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ENCODERS
BARCO
SATURN 4:2:2
http://www.barco.com/communic/produc...ion/saturn.htm
POLARIS 4:2:2
http://www.barco.com/communic/produc...ris_mpeg-2.htm
PICTOR HDTV AC-3
http://www.barco.com/communic/produc...ion/pictor.htm
PYXIS 4:2:2
http://www.barco.com/communic/produc...tion/pyxis.htm

CABLETEL
RE 4220 4:2:2
http://www.cabletelgroup.com/communi...ment/mpeg2.htm

DIVICOM
MV12 4:2:2
http://www.divi.com/files/ds_mediaview_mv12_9-99.pdf
MV40 4:2:2
http://www.divi.com/files/ds_mediaview_mv40_9-99.pdf
MV45 AC-3 4:2:2
http://www.divi.com/files/ds_mediaview_mv45_12-99.pdf
MV400 AC-3
http://www.divi.com/files/ds_mediaview_mv400_9-99.pdf

IBM
Decoder Chips AC-3 4:2:2
http://www3.chips.ibm.com/news/1999/991213/

SA PowerVu Plus
D9120 ADVANCED ENCODER AC-3 4:2:2
http://www.sciatl.com/content/prd/ca...fs/42d456b.pdf
D9150 ORIGINATOR ENCODER AC-3 4:2:2
http://www.sciatl.com/content/prd/ca...fs/42d471a.pdf

SONY CXD1922Q 4:2:2
http://www.sel.sony.com/semi/PDF/CXD1922Q.pdf

TADIRAN
CODICO E-1100 4:2:2
http://www.scopus.co.il/ts.exe?tsurl=0.23.0.0.0

TANDBERG
E5410 4:2:2
http://www.tandbergtv.com/prodsys/e5..._encoders.html
E5424C 4:2:2
http://www.tandbergtv.com/prodsys/e5..._encoders.html

THOMSON
4:2:2
http://www.thomsonbroad.com/solution...mpeg_enco.html

TIERNAN
TE60 AC-3 4:2:2
http://www.tiernan.com/products/spec_sheet/te60.pdf
TE600 4:2:2
http://www.tiernan.com/products/spec_sheet/te600.pdf

WEGENER
ENVOY 4:2:2
http://www.wegener.com/pdf_files/envoy.pdf

FYI, I just was contacted by a Bob Donnelly at Wegener (email: bdonnelly@wegener.com), and he confimed the price of a Unity 5000 is between $7k-8k.

However, he mentioned they have a Unity 500 for less than $1200, it does QPSK (only), 4:2:2 (only), and no HDTV decoder. the Integra 910S is definitly the better receiver in it's class at $880 (so far as I can find, and I've been looking hard).



Tandberg;
http://www.tandbergtv.com
Alteia plus 8PSK receiver
http://www.tandbergtv.com/prodyss/co...AlteiaPlus.pdf

Bitcentral.com has Alteia Plus' for $3500, and Motorollas DSR-4800 for $3100.

Strong - Keeps making promises and posting that they have the units, but no one has seen a 4:2:2 unit from them as of 7/1/01.
http://www.strong1.com - http://www.strongdvb.com
http://www.strongdigital.com- http://www.mpegreceiver.com

CODICO® IRD-2800 - Advanced 4:2:2 MPEG-2 DVB Integrated Receiver Decoder
The CODICO® IRD-2800 is an advanced 4:2:2 / 4:2:0 receiver decoder, rich in variety of video, audio and customizable options, based on MPEG-2 and DVB standards, ensuring an interoperable solution.
Supplied by Scopus; [url]http://www.scopus.co.il/receivers.html[/url]

Tiernan TDR-600/S which commsearch is advertising for $3000.
I don't have a link for this unit.

There is also a computer PC card that can decode 4:2:2 format mpeg2. It is being produce by Stradis. This card does work, but would require a computer program to be written to act as a receiver before the signal can be sent to the decoder. I have not figured this one out yet.
[url]http://www.stradis.com/decoder.html[/url]

3/31/01 -Another possible source for a PC card mpeg2 receiver; [url]http://www.hauppauge.co.uk/html/nova.htm[/url]

Broadcast applications of 4:2:2
[url]http://www.ndsworld.com/special/ibc97/ibc97_bampeg.htm[/url]
4:2:2 Technology
[url]http://www.ebu.ch/ops_net_serv_newslr_1.html[/url]
Using MPEG 4:2:2
[url]http://www.ebu.ch/ops_net_serv_newslr_1.html[/url]
MPEG-2 Fundamentals
[url]http://www.grassvalleygroup.com/docs/White_Papers/Profile/mpeg2.html[/url]
EBU's Elavuation of DV formats
[url]http://www.adamwilt.com/EBU-DV.html[/url]
The great compression debate
[url]http://www.digitaltelevision.com/gcd1p.shtml[/url]
Barco 4:2:2
[url]http://www.barco.com/communic/presss/p980626.htm[/url]
See page 3
[url]http://www.divi.com/files/divicom_newsletter_dec98.pdf[/url]
see page 7
[url]http://www.divi.com/files/mv12-ps.pdf[/url]
see page 13
[url]http://www.divi.com/files/mv45-prodspec_12-1-99.pdf[/url]
MPEG-2 Decoder
[url]http://www.spase.com/docs/sp8890.pdf[/url]
4:2:2 Decoder
[url]http://www.stradis.com/decoder.pdf[/url]
4:2:2 Single Chip
[url]http://www.eet.com/story/OEG19981029S0004[/url]
IBM AC-3 Single Chip
[url]http://www.chips.ibm.com/products/mpeg/decoder/mps019101.pdf[/url]
IBM AC-3 4:2:2
[url]http://www.chips.ibm.com/products/settopbox/documents/G522-0368-00.pdf[/url]
http://www3.chips.ibm.com/news/1999/991213/

4:2:2
MPEG-2 Fundamentals
[url]http://www.grassvalleygroup.com/docs/White_Papers/Profile/mpeg2.html[/url]
4:2:2 Technology
[url]http://www.ebu.ch/ops_net_serv_newslr_1.html[/url]
EBU's Elvaluation of DV formats
[url]http://www.adamwilt.com/EBU-DV.html[/url]
The great compression debate
[url]http://www.digitaltelevision.com/gcd1p.shtml[/url]
4:2:2 Single Chip
[url]http://www.eet.com/story/OEG19981029S0004[/url]
4:2:2 Decoder
[url]http://www.stradis.com/decoder.pdf[/url]

MPEG2/DVB 4:2:2 Related Stories

UPDATE - March 9, 2001

I received this e-mail from a Wholesale Distributor in response to my search a 4:2:2 receiver;

Subj: Re: Any Source for mpeg2/dvb 4:2:2 format receivers?
Date: 3/9/01 9:36:01 AM Central Standard Time
From: [email]tim@dmsiusa.com[/email] (Tim Heinrichs)
Reply-to: [email]tim@dmsiusa.com[/email] (Tim Heinrichs)
To: [email]RickCaylor@aol.com[/email]

Hi Rick,

The engineers told me they are very aware of 4:2:2 format. They have been
working on it for some time. Hopefully we will soon have a receiver that
will fit your needs. Keep an eye on my web site for new information.

Thanks,
Tim

3/23/01 - TANDBERG Television to Provide Digital Network Distribution Solution to NBC
Orlando, Florida, February 20, 2001

TANDBERG evolution 5000 digital encoding and IP data systems to replace
current analog system for distribution of programming to network affiliates

TANDBERG Television, a leading supplier of open solutions for digital
broadcasting, today announced that NBC will migrate from its current analog
distribution system to multiple TANDBERG Television digital encoding systems
to be installed in both its New York City and Burbank studios. This migration
from NBCs current distribution system, which broadcasts to approximately 180
of the networks 217 affiliates via satellite, will enable NBC to embrace the
benefits of digital transmission.

In all, five redundant multichannel sytems will be installed at NBCs New
York and Burbank facilities. The five systems will consist of TANDBERG
Televisions E5611 encoders, evolution 5000 multiplexers, 8PSK-compliant
modulators and a total of three Director network management and receiver
control systems. In addition, 975 Alteia plus receivers will be supplied to
affiliates across the country.

TANDBERG Television's E5611 encoders, coupled with its statistical
multiplexing capabilities, are the central part of the companys evolution
5000 product range of open solutions for encoding, multiplexing, modulation,
statistical multiplexing and control software. The E5611 encoder produces
high-quality pictures at highly efficient bit rates and allows the use of
ReflexTM statistical multiplexing for even greater bit rate flexibility. The
Alteia plus professional receiver and decoder sets the standard for high
quality reception and monitoring and is an ideal solution for high-end
contribution and distribution applications, providing unmatched
functionality, control and diagnostic capability.

The Director network management and receiver control system provides the
ideal system to transmit contribution material over satellite to television
studios, while ensuring against unauthorized access to the broadcast
material.

NBC has also selected a TANDBERG Television Platinum support contract to
cover the systems first five years of operation, with a renewal option for
another five years. The Platinum support contract includes standard warranty
repair services, on-site spare units, and continual firmware and software
upgrades. In addition, a dedicated TANDBERG Television engineer will be
available to NBC, as will Web-based product updates and repair follow-ups.
Preventive maintenance and on-going service reviews are also part of this
high-level support service.

TANDBERG Television is pleased to continue its relationship with NBC as it
expands its digital services through our provision of a digital distribution
network, said Eric Cooney, VP and General Manager, Americas, for TANDBERG
Television Inc. Through our effective utilization of 8PSK and the newer
opportunistic data capabilities, TANDBERG Television remains at the forefront
of digital technology developments. And we look forward to further developing
our relationship with NBC in the future.

About TANDBERG Television
TANDBERG Television (Oslo, Norway, Stock Exchange: TAT) is the market leader
in the provision of open solutions for the digital broadcasting of audio,
data and video across various networks including cable, satellite,
terrestrial, IP and telecom. The company is an innovator in digital
broadcasting and its broad offering includes professional receivers, MPEG
encoders, modulators, multiplexers, a range of solutions for transport stream
processing, easy to use control and monitoring solutions, as well as market
leading digital Satellite News Gathering and digital ENG.

TANDBERG Television has proven systems integration and global support
capabilities. Committed to open systems, the companys solutions are based on
international standards and it plays a major part in developing standards
such as MPEG-2, DVB, ATSC, SMPTE and DTTV. Headquartered in Norway, TANDBERG
Television has sales and 24-hour support and monitoring operations in Asia,
Australia, Europe and the US. TANDBERG Televisions customers include major
broadcasters, network operators and convergence players around the world
including Australian Broadcasting Corp. (ABC), BBC, BSkyB, FOX Sports, NTL,
Televisa, Tribune Broadcasting and Warner Brothers. For more information
visit: [url]www.tandbergtv.com[/url]

Tandberg;
[url]http://www.tandbergtv.com[/url]
Alteia plus 8PSK receiver
[url]http://www.tandbergtv.com/prodyss/content/pdf/AlteiaPlus.pdf[/url]

3/28/01- There are a couple of companies that have come out with 8PSK decoder chips. 4:2:2 decoders are also available. These integrated solutions should make it possible to make a reasonably priced consumer model. Same way current receivers are built. Look for example at: [url]http://www.mec.panasonic.co.jp/any/AEE/aee2.html[/url]

7/5/01 - Satellite Race Fans were once again disapointed after searching the sky for a Commercial free feed of the Winston Cup and the Busch Grand National races. There were no feeds to be found -- Unless you happened to be equipped with the latest Technology available known as an MPEG2/dvb 4:2:2 satellite receiver. But even with this receiver the feeds are still very tough to locate.

As technology continues to change, all the major networks are gradually evolving to Digital transmissions. The Backhauls are still there, they are just using a different method of signal delivery. The most reliable receivers that can read these type of MPEG2/dvb 4:2:2 commercial format signals are currently selling for around $5400.00 US dollars. Many research groups and developers are working at building a consumer end receiver that can process these signals, but it all takes time. There is even more bad news, as I expect ESPN to start evolving to more of the digital backhauls as there new receivers are put into operation. (Rick Caylor - GOFASTMOTORSPORTS)

7/6/01 - Integrated tuner, 8PSK capable at $10 (quantity 1 million, add $6 if you want turbo code support). Pretty cool, huh? I wonder when we'll actually see one in a box or on a card.

[url]http://www.st.com/stonline/press/news/year2000/x836p.htm[/url]
[url]http://www.ednmag.com/ednmag/reg/2000/06052000/pdfs/12leadingedge.pdf[/url]
(look on page 5).

7/15/01 - NBC/TNT/CNNSI are using mpeg2/dvb 4:2:2 commercial format! THIS A CONFIRMED FACT! I listened to it for Sundays Race from Chicagoland Speedway! A normal 4:2:0 receiver will receive and lock the signal but the video breaks up and the audio blinks. On the Zinwell 9111 receiver you can change the Video PIDs, this does not bring in the video, but stops the blinking in the Audio. The Audio is now uninterrupted. It is the Backhaul! This also works on the DMT-1000 and the Nokia 9600. (Rick Caylor - GOFASTMOTORSPORTS)


From: John Colombo (JDC1956) Jul-30 4:29 pm
To: DUKE241 (2 of 2)
6063.2 in reply to 6063.1

There are several folks on this forum who can give you better information than I can, since they actually own some of this equipment, but I've researched the issue for the past year, and here is my take (remember that I don't actually OWN one of these things - I just lust after one). There are several 4:2:2 receivers out there for the commercial market. The Tandberg Alteia appears to be a favorite of many broadcasters, and 26FOOTDISH has one in his system (which is basically a mini broadcast studio!). In its basic 4:2:2 QPSK-only version, it's about $3500. The Wegener Unity series is another favorite; I have no idea about its price. The Motorola DSR 4800 will pick up both FTA DCII stuff (e.g., CBS affiliate feeds) and will also do MPEG 4:2:2 as long as the data rate isn't too high (it won't get Fox for this reason, but does get the NBC affiliate feeds on GE7). Rod Hewitt has one of these. Tiernan Communications sells a 4:2:2 receiver that was sold by Lionel Remigo through his web site (don't have the address handy) that I think was $3000 - about the cheapest around for this kind of equipment. And Standard Communications also has or will have a 4:2:2 receiver. Don't know the details on it.

If you are going to go the commercial route, probably the most sensible thing to do is get the Tandberg Alteia with the 8PSK option, which pretty much "future proofs" you for FTA MPEG feeds like NBC and CBC (although it will not get FTA DCII feeds - e.g., CBS). This receiver runs about $5500. But be prepared to shell out another several hundred for a commercial-grade low-drift LNB in order to lock 8PSK signals.

Also, understand that all commercial receivers are a pain in the butt to operate without computer-control software, most of which is custom-written and therefore expensive and/or not readily available. The Tandberg will at least store 20 favorite channels, but don't expect anything even approaching user-friendly in the interface for these things. They were meant for broadcast engineers, not John Q. Public.

And finally, remember that at any moment the backhauls for the NASCAR feeds could be encrypted, rendering your $5000 investment into an expensive paperweight - again, though, you can probably protect yourself somewhat by going with a popular commercial choice (e.g., the Tandberg, Wegener, or Motorola) that you could resell to a broadcast station.

Good luck, and please let me know if you actually take the plunge.

John Colombo

Any updates or comments are appreciated.

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