Writeup Proposal For Media Prima - Ver1

DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION
BROADCASTING (DTTB)
SYSTEM PROPOSAL
FOR
MEDIA PRIMA
Doc. No: IC-BCI/01-07-2006

Release: 1
Date: 10/07/2006
Confidential Page 1 of 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY............................................................................................................... 3
2 INTRODUCTION TO NERATEL BUSINESS................................................................................. 4
2.1 Nera key business activities ................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Background of NERATEL Infocomm Broadcasting Business ................................................. 5
2.3 Nera’s Product – Mobile Receiver (Mobile Set Top Box)........................................................ 8
2.4 Nera’s Project Reference - TVMobile ................................................................................... 10
3 SYSTEM PROPOSAL................................................................................................................. 12
3.1 General Requirements ......................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Solution Design .................................................................................................................... 12
4 SYSTEM HEADEND ................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 System Requirement............................................................................................................ 14
4.2 Technical Architecture Description ....................................................................................... 15
5 TERRESTRIAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM ................................................................................ 20
5.2 Equipment Description ......................................................................................................... 21
6 CONDITIONAL ACCESS SYSTEM............................................................................................. 22
7 DIGITAL SET-TOP BOXES......................................................................................................... 23
8 PRICING SECTION .................................................................................................................... 25
9 GENERAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM.................................................................................................. 25
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Nera Telecommunications Ltd (NeraTel) is pleased to provide Media Prima our DTTB
proposal. NeraTel proposal is based on DVB-T standard in providing a full DTTV digital
broadcasting network and distribution system. The Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB)
technology allows the broadcaster to offer and deliver high picture quality TV programs
to the TV viewers that will surpass those offered by the current Analog system.
The DTTB design proposal will support Media Prima requirements for 5 Free-To-Air
Channels (FTA) and 2 PayTV Channels. With our competent experience and expertise in
DTTV system design, system integration and several successful DVB-T deployments we
have completed in Singapore, we put up this DTTB design proposal together with a few
strong broadcast industry leading equipment providers to give Media Prima the best
DTTB solution. NeraTel values add and expertise is to provide full turnkey system
integration among these best of the breeds digital broadcast equipment vendors for a
complete functional interoperable DTTV solution.
With the new digital TV channel rollout, broadcaster will be able to cater to both mobile
and fixed location users in offering robust digital DTTV coverage. The digital TV channels
besides providing a host of variety programs ranging from entertainment news, music,
infotainment, fashion, finance and sports TV programs, the DTTV system enables
interactivity such as interactive TV, multi-user gaming, T-commerce as well as HDTV
offerings.
DVB-T also supports mobility for the public commuters with high quality TV coverage
with latest TV programs, real time news and weather updates whilst on the move. Public
transportation such as buses, taxi, trains and ferries including fixed platform commercial
facilities in food-courts and shopping malls equipped with Digital receiving system will
offers the same level of home TV users experience with much better TV picture and
sound quality. This digital TV technology opens up excellent business opportunities for
the broadcasters to captivate and reach out to millions of people that will bring huge
advertising revenue streams for them including Media Prima.
2 INTRODUCTION TO NERATEL BUSINESS
2.1 Nera key business activities
Nera is a telecom and Infocomm premium solutions provider with the technological
expertise to provide proven solutions for microwave, satellite, wireless broadband
access, IT networking, retail payment systems, cabling and DVB broadcasting.
Nera is committed to offer excellent customer service and localization of resources in

each market it operates. Even as technology has redefined the concept of convenience,
we continue to search for more effective communications and entertainment tools – to
bring us to a stage where communications and entertainment is effortless.
Nera offers a comprehensive range of products and services from satellite

communications, to microwave radio transmission, to information technology,
networking infrastructure and high-end electronics contract manufacturing. As a
strategic partner of the global telecommunications company Nera ASA, Nera
Telecommunications Ltd, has established its network of clients and services in Southeast
Asia since 1978. It serves the markets of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the
Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, China and Korea through its
headquarters in Singapore. With communications technology opening gateways to
increasing possibilities, Nera is ready to provide its clients with exciting solutions from
the convergence of telecommunications, information technologies and broadcasting
industries.
Nera is working closely with its subsidiary, Nera Electronics Ltd (NEL) to develop and
manufacture the microwave radio equipment, satellite communication terminals and
mobile DVB-T receivers.
NEL provide electronics manufacturing services to OEMs, primarily in the

telecommunications, instrumentation and control, and medical and bioscience industries.
NEL services include product development, manufacturing, and after-sales services. The
products NEL manufacture are used in high-end industrial and commercial products such
as wireless telecommunications infrastructure equipment, test instrumentation, network
management systems and medical devices, and are usually required in low to medium
volumes.
Over the years, NEL has received several achievement and awards.
1987 IBM – “Outstanding Quality Performance” Award

1991 National Productivity Board – “100% Quality” Award
1991-1995 Certified to BABT 340
1993 Certified to ISO 9002:1987
1993-1994 Certified to UL for switching power supply
1995-1998 Baxter-“Supplier of the Year” Award
2000 Baxter-“Supplier of the Year” Award and “Appreciation Award 2000”
2001 Nera Network AS-“Excellent Performance as World Class Supplier” Award
2001 Baxter-“Supplier of the Year” Award
2002 UL Approved (ZPVI2/ZPVI8)
2.2 Background of NERATEL Infocomm Broadcasting Business
NERA’s broadcasting unit is engage in the sales, installation, maintenance and servicing
of Master Antenna TV Systems (MATV), Cable TV Systems (CATV) and Digital TV
Networks and Systems for housing developers, government institutions, educational
institutions, commercial enterprises, service providers and broadcasters. We have
recently secured more than 50% of the market share in HDB MATV maintenance
contract services. NERA provides system maintenance, repair service call response,
customer support and callback service centre for the MATV system to HDB residents for
the last 20 years.
A) Customers
NERA is a major player in the installation of MATV, CATV and DTV Systems for public
housing units and private apartment units. Among NERA’s clients are HDB, STARHUB
Cable Vision, commercial properties, private housing estates, Mechanical & Electrical
contractors and MediaCorp’s TVMobile.
B) Engineering Services
NERA provides engineering services such as site surveys, antenna and equipment
installation, and performs RF signal path calculation and measurement. NERA’s
engineers are trained by reputable and qualified principals and are equipped with
necessary test equipment and software programs to undertake such tasks.
C) Project Coordination
We deliver in accordance with the customer’s requirement. NERA monitors and where
necessary, liaises with the manufacturers to meet delivery schedules. We also
coordinate with customers for appropriate pre-shipment inspections and factory
acceptance tests. NERA undertakes all the local logistics for the customers, clearing the
equipment from port to delivery at sites.
D) Installation
We have a team of qualified engineers and technicians for undertaking and supervising
installation works together with qualified local companies. NERA undertakes all
supervision works and project management to ensure that the installations are in
accordance with the customer’s installation procedures and standards.
E) Testing and commissioning
Once all the installations are completed, NERA conducts various tests to determine the
performance of the equipment or systems and ensure it is in accordance with the
customer’s requirements. Final acceptance test is performed together with the customer
and when the system is commissioned, it will be handed over to the customer only after
stringent verifications. Testing and commissioning works are normally carried out by
qualified engineers or by testing and commissioning engineers from reliable and
reputable principals.
F) Training and After-Sales Technical Support

NERA offers both on-site and in-house training to all its customers. Training is conducted
by qualified factory trained local engineers or by training instructors from reliable and
reputable principals. NERA also offers technical support and maintenance works, which
include review of the MATV/CATV/DTV network and system for expansion.
G) DVB-T Mobile Receiver/Set Top Box Developer and Manufacturer

NERA has developed and produced the world’s first digital mobile TV hardware and its
DC-DC power source for moving vehicles such as buses, cars and ferries. The mobile TV
will enable commuters to receive updated information while on the move.
H) Managed Services and Support
We have a cost effective and successful managed services program. Below is some
information for reference.
• More than 100 service, support and operation staff. NERA ‘s customer service
support team, helpdesk, service technicians, fields officers etc handles daily
customers’ calls.
• Servicing more than 5,000 different customers in Singapore. On a monthly
average, NERA handles approximately 3,000 jobs on installations, retrievals
and programming, an average of 600 fault calls per month and 1,500 calls
through the Service Helpdesk.
• Our team of service personnel provide service and support to whole Singapore
even on Weekends and Public Holidays especially for our clients in service
oriented business; Example
• HDB for MATV projects;
• STARHUB for CATV projects;
• MediaCorp ‘s TVMobile for DTTV maintenance on SBS buses;
• NETS for EFTPOS ‘s Debit card terminals;
• Banks (UOB, Citibank, DBS, OCBC etc) merchants for credit card
payment terminals, loyalty programs and transactions receipt
capturing.
• Governments’ ministries, Telco’s and Enterprises for mission critical
network infrastructure.
Our success factor is that we have been consistently improving our services, resources
and competency so as to achieve the best service reputation.
Our Helpdesk and Call Centre Our field service offices and NERA ’s service
vans
Our proven expertise and experience gained in the implementation of the TV Mobile
project, the Australian Digital Distribution and Telecommunications Network project and
the Digital Terrestrial Television project for the operators will be useful to the successful
delivery of Digital TV projects.
2.3 Nera’s Product – Mobile Receiver (Mobile Set Top Box)
Current Product Development
Nera had recently completed developing and testing a new generation of mobile DVB-T
diversity receiver and had carried out a number of field trials in Singapore, Norway, UK,
France and Germany to evaluate the use of COFDM modulation and maximum ratio
combining or MRC technology.
The end result was the introduction of the first diversity receiver for mobile DVB-T. The
mobile digital diversity receiver uses two antennas, and it combines the two signals it
received to achieve good reception performance.
The advantages of the mobile digital diversity receiver is that it offers a sensitive and
dual (IF and RF) automatic gain control (AGC) offering more than 70 dB dynamic input
range. This receiver provides a better and dynamic FFT positioning, accurate channel
estimation for high Doppler frequencies and as well as FFT leakage compensation and
equalization. Thus, drastically improve the receiver’s reception capability and
performance when compared to the single-tuner receiver.
Below is a brief overview of Nera mobile digital diversity receiver: -
Overview
The diversity mobile receiver is DVB compliant MPEG-2 reception of broadcast up to Main
Profile @ Main level. The diversity mobile receiver comes with controls for setting the
receiver. By the controls the operator is able to select channel, modes of the DVB-T and
the program for the MPEG decoding part of instrument. The default for DVB-T setting is
an automatic mote in this mode the instrument will search for the right combination of
parameters. However, for special application a manual setting is available. When locked
to a signal the instrument will display the number of MPEG channels carried in the
transport stream. The instrument is designed for 9V to 36V operations, in use for mobile
transportation. The front panel controls can support stereo volume control for analogue
audio output.
System Capabilities
1.1 RF
The diversity mobile receiver works in the RF frequency range from 470 to 868 MHz or
from Channel 21 to Channel 69. At input level from 25 dBuV to 115 dBuV, with input
impedance of 75 Ohm, the diversity mobile receiver is being optimized for mobile
environment.
1.2 Modes
The diversity mobile receiver operates in the DVB-T environment at:
• IFFT: 2k and 8k
• COFDM: All modulation modes, code rates and guard interval defined by the DVB-T
standard
1.3 Features
The diversity mobile receiver comes with automatic program loading via scanning
installation. It is not preset at any channel, at stereo audio mode with volume control.
It can be full remote controlled, menu control operation using on screen display.
1.4 Smart Card
The diversity mobile receiver is provided with one slot for SMART card with conditional
access.
1.5 Output Video

The diversity mobile receiver video output features:
• Analogue Composite Video: PAL-B. Level 1V pk-pk in 75ohm nominal.
• Decoding: MPEG-2
• Resolution: The MPEG decoding chip is able to support main profile and main level
MPEG stream which have a resolution of 720 x 576 pixels.
• Video format: 4:3 and 16:9, it is auto switch, depending on the incoming MPEG
video.
1.6 Output Audio

The diversity mobile receiver audio output features:
• Decoding: MPEG layer I and II
• Analogue Audio
1.7 Data Output

• Optional: Serial Interface RS 232
1.8 Connections
• 1 SCART connector
• RF input (for aerial) connector. Female IEC 169-2
• 4 Analogue Video input/output connectors: RCA outputs
• Data output: optional RS 232 rear panel connector 9 way D-type
• RS 232 Female Software download port
1.9 Miscellaneous
• Temperature range from 0°C - 70°C.
• Main DC from 9V to 36V.
• Power consumption 25 W max
• Standby consumption 15W max
• Weight 2 kg approximately
• Dimension 370 x 40 x 210 (WxHxD)mm
2.4 Nera’s Project Reference - TVMobile
Project Background
TV Mobile has deployed a digital terrestrial television broadcast network in Singapore.
A. single-frequency network (Channel 37)
B. main transmitter plus nine fill-in sites to give 99% coverage
C. Two video streams
D. 2k carriers, 16QAM modulation for 'rugged' reception on-the-move
E. 1/2 forward error correction rate, 1/4 guard interval
F. audio also carried on conventional FM for individual reception on portables
G. multiple LCD screens on 1500 buses
H. on-air February 2001
I. programme services operated by MediaCorp (MCS)
Nera was engaged by TV Mobile Pte Ltd as the main contractor to build and
commissioned the first commercial mobile DTV system in the world. The digital TV Mobile
channel was officially launched in 14 February 2001.
Part of Nera’s contract was to plan, design and build the multiplexing and transmission
system for Singapore's mobile digital TV service followed successful trials in 2001.
Initially the most robust but least efficient form of COFDM modulation was used (QPSK).
This produced extremely reliable reception, even to the extent that passengers were
unable to appreciate the 'difficulty' of providing off-air TV pictures on-the-move!
For the permanent service, higher-order modulation (16-QAM) will be used to increase
the capacity of the system while still maintaining robust reception. For fixed-aerial
reception (as in the UK), 64-QAM modulation is more usual, allowing even more program
streams but with a consequent loss of robustness.
As is often the case, audio provides many challenges in the TV environment. On the
buses, audio was distributed through small speakers situated around the bus interior.
With the inevitable range of individual preferences, audio level could be a real problem.
The audio channels were therefore also distributed via conventional FM transmitters
allowing independent reception through existing portable devices.
To install a bus takes one team of 6-8 men one night to complete. To equip 1500 buses
clearly a large and well-planned multi-team installation schedule was involved, and Nera
has successfully managed that!
During the TV Mobile project deployment, Nera had developed and manufactured the
world first mobile digital receiver and dc-to-dc converter to be installed in the SBS bus
together with bus antenna, pre-amplifier, audio amplifier, LCD monitors, audio speakers
and other necessary cabling and supporting accessories.
Though along the way there were teething technical problems in the mobile digital
receiver development, Nera was able to overcome all the technical difficulties and
delivered the complete digital television reception systems for 1500 buses on schedule.
After the successful development of the world first, mobile digital receiver for the public
SBS buses of the TVMobile project, Nera has moved on to develop even more mobile
digital receivers. The new generations of mobile digital receivers are built with enhanced
performance and with value-added features to be deployed in other transportation
platform such as car, boats, outdoor eating places and more. Today, Nera already have
five generations of mobile digital receivers, each with improved reception performance
and size reduction to be fitted in the space constraint vehicles.
3 SYSTEM PROPOSAL
3.1 General Requirements
3.1.1 Nera propose a turnkey project for end-to-end Digital Terrestrial Television (DTTV) upgrade
systems for Media Prima. The DTTV system is able to support Media Prima’s requirement for
5 Free To Air (FTA) channels and 2 PayTV Channels. The design proposal will include 3
Transport Stream Multiplexers to support 15 to 18 TV program channels.
3.1.2 The overall DTTV system shall be built in accordance to Media Prima requirements and
expectations that are gathered to the best of our knowledge.
3.1.3 Nera shall provide a system that is able to work and inter-operate with the various
components in the Digital Television System, the Billing and Subscriber Management System,
the Headend IP Network, and the Network Management System.
3.1.4 The system shall be designed to provide full scalability in order to handle the future planned
services.
3.1.5 Full redundancy shall be provided to every component to avoid any single point of failure. In
the event of failure, the redundancy is activated automatically without disrupting any services.
3.1.6 DTTV turnkey project shall include but not limited to the following: -
3.1.6.1 Compression, Multiplexing, Transport Stream Processing, and Distribution System
3.1.6.2 Conditional Access System
3.1.6.3 Terrestrial Transmission System
3.1.6.4 Operations and Support Systems
3.1.6.5 Digital Set-Top Boxes
3.2 Solution Design
The design proposal for the turnkey DTTB infrastructure solution encompasses the
Digital Headend compression and Conditional Access system, Digital Transmission
system, DVB-T Receiver Set Top Box (STB) and IP networking.
Following is a matrix for the various DTTV components with the respective solution
vendor partners that will be integrated by Nera in delivering the full turnkey DTTB
infrastructure for Media Prima.
DTTV Sub Systems Product Vendor

HeadEnd Compression Thomson - Grass Valley
Conditional Access System (CAS) NagraVision
Digital Terrestrial Transmitter Thomson – Thales
IP Networking Nera
Receiver Set Top Box (STB) Nera
The Proposed DVB-T system consists of a single system Headend and the Transmission
sites over the assumed provided Telecom Fiber Network. The DVB-T compression and
encoding system is responsible for grooming the channel required for the DVB-T signals.
It is also responsible for converting them into the telecommunication system.
We have made the assumption that Media Prima will make its own provision for either
the optical fiber or microwave network link connectivity between the main system head-
end and the various distributed transmission sites. The preliminary DTTV solution design
in this proposal comprise of a functional DVB-T system with the main system headend
located in Klang Valley selected as the main site. One corresponding DVB-T transmission
site will be connected via the assumed provided telecom fiber network from the main
station headend, which will function as the pilot test site.
The budgetary pricing that is provided in this proposal hence comprise of one main
Headend system and one remote distributed Transmission site in broadcasting the digital
signal via terrestrial means based on DVB-T standard. The proposed single distributed
Transmission site serves as a pilot site for other subsequent distributed terrestrial
transmission sites to be added in extending a wider coverage of DVB-T signal to the
identified western part of Malaysia. Nera is not able to determine the actual number of
distributed transmission sites at this preliminary design proposal stage prior to
conducting further site surveys and thorough RF coverage prediction studies and
analysis. Nevertheless, Media Prima can base on the single pilot transmission site costing
given in this proposal in multiplying by the number of additional required distributed
transmission sites to provide an estimated total budgetary pricing. Note that this
assumption is only applicable if the link between the Headend and selected remote
transmission site is via the fiber network infrastructure. Costing for other means via
microwave or satellite link between the Headend main site and the respective
transmission sites will be different. The proposed DTTB solution is based on Single
Frequency Network (SFN) design.
4 SYSTEM HEADEND
4.1 System Requirement
4.1.1 The System shall support a total of at least 20 x video channels using 3 x transport stream
multiplexes.
4.1.2 Any associated Teletext information received on the Vertical Blanking Interval of the analogue
video source must be extracted and conveyed in accordance with DVB standard EN 300 472.
4.1.3 The output of any required encoding, conversion and processing shall provide a DVB
compliant MPEG-2 transport streams satisfying the following:
4.1.3.1 MPEG-2 MP @ ML (4:2:0, 720 x 576 max resolution) standard definition video profile
4.1.3.2 25 Hz frame rate
4.1.3.3 Video bit rate of between 0.5 - 15 Mbps
4.1.3.4 MPEG Layer II audio
4.1.3.5 DVB ETR 154 compliant
4.1.4 The system will provide a solution for the encoding, grooming and multiplexing of SPTS or
MPTS, satisfying the following requirements:
4.1.4.1 Be able to groom compressed input transport streams from various sources to create a new
customized multiplex. There must not be any service degradation while adding and dropping any
multiple channels.
4.1.4.2 Be able to manage the bit rates of individual programs in real-time in order to optimize
resolution, video and audio quality. The proposed software manager will be used for configuring
the bit rate in live. 1+1 redundancy and partial monitoring are made available via the Control and
Command Software.
4.1.4.3 The compressed programs must provide acceptable video quality with minimum visible defects
compared to the original input source.
4.1.4.4 Support statistical multiplexing or re-multiplexing of both CBR (Constant Bit Rate) and VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) transport streams in real-time.
4.1.4.5 Provide a management system that is able to centrally perform dynamic updating and generate
cross-referencing for program groupings, bit-rate adaptation, and re-multiplexing.
4.1.4.6 All the input and output interfaces should be fully compliant with the DVB Asynchronous Serial
Interface (ASI) specifications in accordance to EN 50083-9 recommendations.
4.1.5 The proposed system will provide a solution for the transport stream processing, satisfying
the following requirements
4.1.5.1 Support TS processing, including error monitoring, PID dropping and remapping, monitoring of
incoming PSI/SI, and dynamic SI processing. Error monitoring, PID dropping/remapping will be
performed by the Transrater. The SI/PSI data will be managed by the multiplexer (in addition to
the scrambling).
4.1.5.2 Provide an interface or interfaces to the Conditional Access System to support injection of EMMs
and ECMs into the output transport stream(s).
4.1.5.3 Should be able to integrate with Service Information (SI) management system to centrally
perform dynamic updating and generate cross-referencing for all transport streams for Service
Description Table (SDT), Event Information Table (EIT), Network Information Table (NIT), and
Time Description Table (TDT). Insertion will be done as an ASI input signal on each multiplexer.
4.1.5.4 Should be upgradeable to support EPG data generation, or interface with an external EPG
editing system, and insert the data into the transport streams. 6 x ASI inputs are available at the
multiplexer level so that enough ASI in can be used for inserting future EPG applications.
4.1.6 Nera shall provide an effective network interface for transporting the multiplexed MPEG
transport streams from the Headend to all transmission sites. Network Adapter is provided to
transport TV content to each transmitting location (optical STM-1).
4.1.7 The network interface shall support single mode fiber with appropriate adaptation scheme and
be compliant to DVB specification (ETS 300-814, 300-815 etc) for transporting of real time
MPEG services. Lambda is 1330nm. Emission is 5dBm to 0dBm. Reception is –34dBm to –
10dBm.
4.1.8 The network interfaces shall adequately take into account any potential optical signal losses,
and be able to function with fibres provided by the Telecom Fiber Network.
4.2 Technical Architecture Description
4.2.1 General System Overview
The Digital Compression system consists of a single Main Head End and 1st Transmission
site over a Telecom Fiber Network.
The Digital Compression system is responsible for grooming the channels required for the
DVB-T bouquet. It is responsible for scrambling the new MPTS and for converting them into
the telecommunication system.
It has been assumed that Media Prima will provide the optical fibre network connectivity
between the main headend and the transmission site(s). Depending on the signal loss of each
component, it might be possible to add an optical amplifier.
The diagram below shows the functional parts of the system:
Figure 4-1: DTV Compression Block diagram
4.2.2 System description
4.2.2.1 Equipment
The Digital Terrestrial TV Head-end includes the following parts:
4.2.2.1.1 Grooming / Transrating and Multiplexing system
20 TV channel from the Head End will be encoded using ViBE Encoder and this 20 SPTS
unscrambled will be feed into the transraters. This number of SPTS might be increased during
detailed engineering. .
1 pool of (3+1) transraters (e.g. DM6400 Cherry Picker from Terayon as shown in Figure 4-2).
(24 ASI in – 4 ASI out)
1 pool of (3+1) multiplexer (Broadmux) equipped with 6 DVB-ASI inputs (e.g. DBX4300
Multiplexer as shown in Figure 4-2). These multiplexers are able to multiplex and scramble the
statistically multiplexed MP@ML channels as well as inserting and processing private data
(interactive applications, EMM channels, etc).
Routing Switcher devices (ASI signal) ensuring full redundancy at each functional step.
4.2.2.1.2 Synchronization for Terrestrial Transmitting System
1 pool of 3x (1+1) SFN Adaptors with its GPS receiver.
Primary distribution over fiber from Main Headend to 1st Transmitter site
1 pool of (1+1) ASI to SDH/STM1 adaptor with optical outputs (maximum DVB useful payload
is about 130Mbps). (e.g. XNA4600 as shown in Figure 4-2)
4.2.2.1.3 Operation and Support System: Management system
1 Channel Controller, (e.g. DBS2911) is able to handle up to 52 devices. The MPEG-2

Channel Controller (MCC) is a mediation device between the compression system equipment
and the C&C software (referred as DBS2930). The MCC drives seamless redundancy.
4.2.2.2 Diagrams
The below diagram presents the proposed Media Prima DVB-T System Headend architecture.
Figure 4-2: DTV Compression system architecture of the DVBT project – Main Head End
4.2.2.3 Signal Flow DTTV System Headend
4.2.2.3.1 Input signals and Transrating
The 20 unscrambled SPTS from the compression platform will be connected to the Digital
Terrestrial TV platform. The number of MPTS may be increased depending on Media Prima
needs by adding input card within the Transrater.
The role of the router is mainly to ensure the routing (in case of the transrater failure) of the
signals source to the redundant encoder inside the pool. It also allows a flexible distribution of
the sources to each pool of encoder.
Patch panels are located before the inputs and after the outputs of the routers to offer a manual
redundancy of the grid in case of router failure.
4.2.2.3.2 Multiplexing
The MPTS Output of each master transrater is then scrambled by the Multiplexer. The SI/PSI
data is inserted by the multiplexer as well. They are connected through an ASI router, which
handles transraters and Multiplexers redundancy.
Each multiplexer offers 4 identical DVB-ASI outputs:
• The 1st ASI output is connected to the SFN adaptor and then to the telecom adapter
XNA through a router.
• The 3 other remaining outputs are kept free for other purpose (additional monitoring
for example).
The output 3 & 4 can be unscrambled with the related software option.
4.2.2.3.3 SFN adapter & GPS receiver
Each MPEG2/DVB-Transport Stream ASI signal coming from the pool of multiplexers is
connected to SFN adapter through an ASI router. SFN adapter is necessary for the
synchronisation of DVB-T Transmitter operating as a Single Frequency Network. These SFN
adapters compute GPS time clock reference and control information useful by transmitter to
synchronise the modulation process.
The two SFN (normal and redundant) are connected to ASI router, which manages
redundancy.
4.2.2.3.4 Telecom adapter
Each MPEG2/DVB Transport Stream ASI signal coming from the pool of multiplexers is
connected to the telecom adapters through an ASI router. Each telecom adapter (XNA)
multiplex the 3 multiplexer outputs to constitute a 155Mb/s G703 signal feeding the optical fibre
up to the Transmitting site.
An optical splitter 1:8 gives the ability to duplicate the optical signal towards two fibres where
optical switch is not needed.
4.2.2.4 Signal Flow Terrestrial Transmitting site
4.2.2.4.1 Telecom adapter
The two XNA (normal and redundant) are connected to an optical splitter from the Telecom
Network, and deliver 3 pairs of redundant MPTS- DVB-T ASI streams from the Main Headend.
Each MPTS pair (MPTS main & redundant) is connected to a dual inputs ASI of the modulators
stage of the Transmitter.
4.2.2.4.2 Control & Command Data
The C&C is assumed to be exchanged through out of band the Media Prima WAN Network e.g.
ISDN links or any other means to interconnect central Head-end and distribution sites IP
networks. (solution presenting the best availability with 2 separate transmissions links between
the Video/Audio and C&C data).
4.2.3 Redundancy
4.2.3.1 Redundancy policy
At the Transrating/grooming level, the redundancy is performed on a 3+1.
At the multiplexing level, the redundancy is performed on a N+1 basis for each group of equipment. We
have considered 1 pool of 3+1 multiplexers.
At the SFN Adaptor level, the redundancy is performed on a 1+1 basis.
The redundancy of the XNA is performed on the 1+1 basis.
The MCCs are secured in a “cold stand by” mode. This redundancy is selectable in automatic mode.
More details on redundancy mechanism are given below.
4.2.3.2 Redundancy architecture
The redundancy architecture is based on routers at each stage or the system: ASI (encoders output),
ASI (multiplexers output) and optical interface (XNA output).
The C&C equipment is able to manually or automatically manage the N+1 redundancy of the encoders,
multiplexers and network adaptors. It will perform the re-routing of the signals coming from the ASI
router to the redundant equipment up to the redundancy switching unit. The configuration setting of the
redundant equipment is automatically loaded (mirroring function).
The MCC is equipped with the automatic redundancy feature, which allows it to perform redundancy
without referring to the C&C equipment that's why even is case of the PC's failure, the automatic
redundancy is performed.
Using this configuration, the platform can support multiple failures.
4.2.3.3 Redundancy mechanism
4.2.3.3.1 Redundancy of SFN
In case of failure of a SFN, the video inputs are rerouted to its dedicated backup SFN, which
has the same configuration already loaded.
Even in manual configuration, all these operations are done automatically by the system, the
operator's action is a simple click on the C&C PC.
4.2.3.3.2 Redundancy of the multiplexers / transrater
In case of failure of a multiplexer, all input ASI signals are rerouted to the backup multiplexer,
the configuration of the failing multiplexer is loaded on the backup multiplexer and the output of
the backup multiplexer is re-routed to the correct input of the Modulator.
Even in manual configuration, all these operations are done automatically by the system, the
operator's action is a simple click on the C&C PC.
4.2.3.3.3 Redundancy of the network adaptor
In case of a network adaptor failure, the transmitter will be able to detect the loss of incoming
signals and then switch to the backup.
4.2.3.3.4 Control & Command PC failure
No data are needed to be stored on the PC. Configuration files are useful if the system needs
to be reinstalled (after accidental deletion of part of the configuration due to an operator errors).
We recommend to copy these files on a floppy disk and to have the same files on the back up
PC.
If the PC fails, there is no impact on the system. The system runs as before, with redundancy,
with ECM, EMM injection.
4.2.3.3.5 MPEG Channel Controller failure
The MCC stores the complete configuration of equipment under its control. This configuration
is stored on a removable PCMCIA memory board.
If the MCC fails, the system is still running but no redundancy action can occur.
It is important to point out that the multiplexer, in case a break in the communication with MCC
keeps the last correct ECM it has received and continue to work with it.
So, apart from below, any MCC failure will not have any impact on the service given to the
customer:
• If there is another failure that requires redundancy action
• If something changes in the commercial conditions of one or more services.
Nera proposes to have a standby unit installed in the racks, pre-cabled, and having the same
IP address as the nominal MPEG Channel Controller. This back-up unit is switched off under
normal operation.
5 TERRESTRIAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
5.1.1 The allocated transmissions DTTV frequencies information shall be provided by Media Prima
5.1.2 Nera shall provide a Terrestrial Transmission System that is fully compliant with the ETSI EN
300 744 specification (framing structure, channel coding and modulation for digital terrestrial
transmission), particularly:
5.1.2.1 Support all COFDM schemes but the standard system does not support Hierarchical modulation
5.1.2.2 Support Single Frequency Network (SFN) operation
5.1.2.3 Provide equivalent or better out-of-band spectrum mask
5.1.3 The system shall be able to operate under normal room temperature. For air conditioned
enclosures, in the event of air conditioning failure, an exhaust air ventilation system will kick
in, and the system shall be able to continue normal operation without causing any service
disruptions.
5.1.4 The system shall be fully compliant with the international standards pertaining to potential
health hazard issues arising from electromagnetic radiation.
5.1.5 The Transmission Antenna shall be mountable on the designated transmission sites. Its
operation shall not cause any interference or disruptions to existing terrestrial services or
other transmission services. The Transmission Antenna shall also maintain the aesthetic of
the transmission sites as much as possible.
5.1.6 The System shall provide good coverage of existing customers.
5.1.7 Nera shall provide comprehensive coverage analysis, planning and trials based on fixed
antenna reception (MATV systems). This shall comprise of, but not limited to, the following
iterative stages:
5.1.7.1 Perform detailed software simulations to analyze the possible coverage plans and any arising
interference
5.1.7.2 Perform adequate field tests in order to validate the simulation results
5.1.7.3 Make use of the field results to fine tune the software simulations
5.1.8 Nera shall provide recommendations on the most feasible and economical implementation
based on the results obtained from 5.1.7, which must include at least the following:
5.1.8.1 OFDM scheme (number of carriers, modulation, code rate and guard interval)
5.1.8.2 Number of additional transmission and filler sites, in order to achieve good coverage.
5.1.8.3 Location of transmission sites and possible alternative sites in the event that the selected
transmission sites are not feasible. Nera will assist in the transmission sites applications but
possession of transmission sites will be subject to Media Prima successfully securing the
necessary approvals from the relevant authorities.
5.1.8.4 Power and ERP of transmission at each of the sites
5.1.8.5 Antenna parameters such as polarization, tilt and null-fillings
5.1.8.6 The expected coverage areas, signal strengths and C/N
5.1.9 Nera shall be responsible for any of the following arising issues:
5.1.9.1 Interference to existing analog or digital channels, or any other potential interference. The
recommendation is to use Vertical Polarisation to minimise any possible interference into
existing services. Nera will undertake that the transmissions from Media Prima DTTV sites shall
be in accordance with the relevant transmission standards and that spurious and harmonic
radiation shall be within mandated requirements. Where interference to other services from
Media Prima DTTV is identified, and the Media Prima transmission is within agreed specification,
Nera shall work with Media Prima and other agencies to identify and remedy the problem.
5.1.9.2 Unable to achieve the expected coverage specified in 5.1.8 after implementing the
recommendations. Nera will work closely with Media Prima to achieve the expected coverage.
5.1.10 A modified or updated coverage map will be furnished to Media Prima whenever necessary.
5.2 Equipment Description
5.2.1 Transmitter System
The Thales Affinity transmitter system is being proposed. An 1+1 configuration has been chosen for
reasons of reliability.
A block schematic of the system is shown below.
antenna
DVB-T / 1 + 1 System Block Diagram
N CHANNEL COMBINER SYSTEM

(1)
Load
1+1
Tx 1A & 1B Tx 2A & 2B Tx 3A & 3B System
Controller
(2)
Dummy
Load
10
1pps
MHz
GPS (2)
TS - ASI ROUTER (2)
TS 3 TS 2 TS 1
5.2.1.1 GPS System
The GPS system is configured as independent GPS units for each transmitter. Each GPS will have a
separate unit.
5.2.1.2 Multi-Channel Combiner System
The channel combiners will be identical for each site and comprise three constant impedance,
bandpass, six cavity cross-coupled combiners connected in series. The combiners will be rack
mounted.
5.2.2 Antenna System
The transmission sites will use high quality antennas.
The antenna specialists will work with the coverage planners to design the most appropriate antenna
system.
6 CONDITIONAL ACCESS SYSTEM

6.1.1.1 Provide a Conditional Access management system that is able to centrally perform dynamic
control, updating, and generate cross referencing of subscriber’s access rights to individual
broadcast services and products. The sms gateway interface allows the SMS to dynamically
control and update individual smartcard profiles. The SMS can be integrated to query the CAS
on which products are assigned to specific smartcards.
6.1.1.2 Must be capable of provisioning access and update of profiles for individuals, groups, or all of
the subscribers. The sms gateway interface allows the SMS to address individual smartcards or
send global commands (addressing all subscribers). Group provisioning is used by the internal
Positive Addressing system.
6.1.1.3 Should provide suggestions or methods to improve the efficiency of the provisioning operations
and administration, such as through the use of batch processing, pre-enablement, or bar codes.
All methods of improving the efficiency of the provisioning operations are heavily dependant on
the Media Prima business model and its mode of operations, and also on the capabilities of the
SMS. The set of commands available to the SMS offers many control options, allowing the SMS
to send the absolute minimum number of commands in each individual case, for example, when
STB are recycled. Such optimization of sent commands require knowing the details of the Media
Prima business model, what happens when to STB, etc. Other options are to have smart card
sent to the STB manufacturer, so that both items are already packaged together. The STB
manufacturer can send a file containing the STB and smart card ID pairs packaged. Another
mechanism to consider is self-provisioning, where an application on the STB communicates with
the SMS to enable services, correct addresses, etc.
6.1.1.4 Support the allocation of new digital packaging by groups, categories and bouquets. The product
line-up for the terrestrial offering can be created and managed. The terrestrial PayTV channels
can be considered as separate channels, allowing a completely separate product line-up for the
terrestrial offering.
6.1.1.5 Must provide smart card and subscriber details management. Smartcard details (smartcard
serial numbers, credit information, subscriptions and pay-per-view booked) management is
provided. Some subscriber details like addresses and billing information must be managed in the
SMS.
6.1.1.6 Support pre-booked and impulse Pay-per-View. Pre-booked Pay-per-view is supported as per
existing system. Impulse Pay-per-view requires a return path on the STB.
6.1.1.7 Should be upgradeable to interface with middleware and applications system to support payment
and authentication for t-commerce, ebanking, online billing and other interactive services.
6.1.1.8 Nagravision Conditional Access System currently does not support a “chaining” mechanism,
which allows the transfer of personal information or profile from one smart card to another one
replacing it (due to faulty card interface). There are three reasons for not supporting the
“chaining” mechanism: -
6.1.1.8.1 Such a mechanism implies the STB has the capability to locally write something to
the card, which is a security risk.
6.1.1.8.2 The Nagravision System is designed to avoid smart card replacement, by allowing
the smart card to be upgraded over the air. The Nagravision System is in place
since 1995 and no smart card has been replaced due to security reason.
6.1.1.8.3 The same subscriber experience can be achieved with other mechanisms at the
head-end. If a smart card is faulty and must be replaced. It is very likely that it
would not be readable by any chaining mechanism.
6.1.1.9 Must be able to re-route any unsubscribed channel or service to a default preview channel, or
any pre-defined channel. The Nagravision Conditional Access Kernel (CAK), running on the
STB, is able to tell the STB application this channel cannot be accessed. It then up to the
application to tune to a designed channel. Such a channel designation may be added to the SI
stream generated by the Nagravision Information Management System (IMS).
6.1.1.10 Must be able to interface with the Digital Set Top Boxes and be able to pre-programme channel
maps and channel numbers. The channel map will be specific to the DVB-T offering and
broadcasted to the STB using DVB-SI (NIT). Specific channel number information can be added
to the SI stream as well.
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7 DIGITAL SET-TOP BOXES
Nera will be providing the DVB-T set top boxes for Media Prima Digital Terrestrial Television System
at the Distribution Ends.
7.1.1 Nera shall provide schematics of the front and rear, such as LED status indicators, channel
display, navigation buttons, input/output interfaces for the digital set top box.
7.1.2 Nera shall provide a checking, screening, installation, and trouble-shooting procedure for the
digital set top box.
7.1.3 The digital set top box provided must be resilient to any form of external off-air interference
from devices such as mobile, DECT phones, walkie-talkie, wireless devices such as wireless
router, access point and etc
7.1.4 The set top box must be capable of inter-operating with the Compression, Multiplexing,
Transport Stream Processing and Terrestrial Transmission Systems, and must satisfy the
following requirements:
7.1.4.1 Must be fully compliant with DVB-T Specification (EN 300 744) and (TR 101 190)
7.1.4.2 Must support all COFDM schemes.
7.1.4.3 Must support the full range of VHF and UHF frequencies. 47 ~ 862 MHz
7.1.4.4 Must be fully compliant with MPEG-2 Specification (ISO/IEC 13818), capable of supporting
Main Profile at Main Level (MP @ ML), Standard Definition (SDTV) video decoding (max 720x
576)
7.1.4.5 Must be fully compliant with DVB ETR 154 Specification for audio and video decoding
capabilities
7.1.4.6 Must support 25 Hz frame rate and 625 lines per frame (PAL B/G)
7.1.4.7 Must support 0.5 to 15 Mbps video bit rate decoding
7.1.4.8 Must support input RF power level of -25 dBmV to 25 dBmV.
7.1.4.9 Must support MPEG layer 2 audio decoding
7.1.4.10 Must be able to support Teletext re-insertion.
7.1.4.11 Must integrate with the Media Prima Digital remote control.
7.1.4.12 Must support the following interfaces:
7.1.4.12.1 2x identical Base band composite video (RCA connectors) (Video output must be
of 1 Vpp at 75ohms).
7.1.4.12.2 2x identical Base band composite stereo audio outputs (RCA connectors) (Audio
output level must provide at least digital -20dBfs, with reference to the Broadcast
Headend audio output levels).
7.1.4.12.3 1x F-connector or 1x IEC tuner input.
7.1.4.12.4 1x RF (VHF/UHF) pass-thru'.
7.1.4.12.5 1x PAL B/G (Agile from Ch21-69) RF output.
7.1.4.12.6 Smart Card Module compatible with CI Nagravision. Single thickness CA Smart
card reader compatible with Nagra CA System on front panel
7.1.4.12.7 On-Screen Display and resident EPG.
7.1.4.12.8 Multiple audio. Audio selection based on PMT
7.1.4.12.9 Audio Mode Single channel/ Dual Channel / Joint Stereo / Stereo / Dual Mono
(single and dual PID)
7.1.4.12.10 Aspect Ratio 4:3 and 16:9
7.1.4.13 Must include the following accessories per set top box:
7.1.4.13.1 Installation menu and user guides (English)
7.1.4.13.2 1x standard remote control with batteries.
7.1.4.13.3 1x connecting A/V cables of at least 2m.
7.1.4.13.4 1x connecting power cord of at least 2m, detachable from the STB and comply
with standard IEC 60320-1 C7. Power plug should follow the British standard
BS13.
7.1.5 The STB must satisfy the following standard operating conditions:
7.1.5.1 Voltage and Power consumption of the STB during standby On/Off must be specified. 10W for
normal standby. 3W for real standby (as an option)
7.1.5.2 During standby on/off of the STB, there must not be any form of crack or pop sound coming out
of audio interfaces.
7.1.5.3 Standby Off STB must show a total black screen without any humming effects, which apply to
both composites and RF interfaces.
7.1.5.4 Power cycle of STB must not take more than 5 secs before the appearance of first picture. 5
secs for normal standby. 8 secs for real standby, which is equivalent to AC on/off.
7.1.5.5 Power cycle of STB must resume to the last standby state.
7.1.6 In cases where the buildings' distribution networks support only VHF and not UHF, the
received DVB-T signals at UHF range will be down-converted to the VHF range prior to any
distribution to the subscribers. The digital set top box must be easily configured so that it is
still able to receive and decode the DVB-T programs after the down conversion. It can be
achieved through network descriptor selection in installation menu. Multiple NIT supported
with different frequency plans and selection done by changing Network ID.
7.1.7 The STB firmware must be upgradeable via an automatic download using the "pay-TV
operator" pre-defined PID.
7.1.8 Must provide details of the digital set top box's firmware loader and control tasks.
7.1.9 The digital set top box must provide a configuration, auto-detection, and diagnostic menu to
facilitate installation and trouble shooting, accessible only by means of special codes or
passwords. The following capabilities must be supported:
7.1.9.1 Power on self-test.
7.1.9.2 Diagnostic features including signal strength in percentage and quality in terms of before and
after Bit Error Rate and Carrier to Noise Ratio.
7.1.9.3 Auto-config/detect COFDM scheme changes.
7.1.9.4 Configurable NIT auto detect feature.
7.1.9.5 Firmware information.
7.1.9.6 Restore to factory settings.
7.1.10 Must be able to list and display the installed channels according to the channel maps and
channel numbers configured in the Transport Stream Processing and Nagravision Conditional
Access System.
7.1.11 Must be able to provide feedback through LED display during provisioning (e.g. pairing of
smart card with digital set top box, enabling and disabling of subscription package, restore to
factory default and etc.).
7.1.12 Must be able to comply with Media Prima warehousing and delivery requirements in terms of
packaging and labeling of the digital set-top box.
8 PRICING SECTION
Please refer to APPENDIX A for Pricing section details on DTTB proposal to Media Prima.
9 GENERAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Please refer to separate attachment for the DTTB General System Diagram.

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2.1 Nera key business activities

Nera is committed to offer excellent customer service and localization of resources in

Nera offers a comprehensive range of products and services from satellite

NEL provide electronics manufacturing services to OEMs, primarily in the

1987 IBM – “Outstanding Quality Performance” Award

F) Training and After-Sales Technical Support

G) DVB-T Mobile Receiver/Set Top Box Developer and Manufacturer

H) Managed Services and Support

Current Product Development

Below is a brief overview of Nera mobile digital diversity receiver: -

1.4 Smart Card

1.5 Output Video

1.6 Output Audio

1.7 Data Output

TV Mobile has deployed a digital terrestrial television broadcast network in Singapore.

A. single-frequency network (Channel 37)

B. main transmitter plus nine fill-in sites to give 99% coverage

C. Two video streams

D. 2k carriers, 16QAM modulation for 'rugged' reception on-the-move

E. 1/2 forward error correction rate, 1/4 guard interval

F. audio also carried on conventional FM for individual reception on portables

G. multiple LCD screens on 1500 buses

H. on-air February 2001

I. programme services operated by MediaCorp (MCS)

3.1 General Requirements

3.2 Solution Design

DTTV Sub Systems Product Vendor

4.1 System Requirement

4.2 Technical Architecture Description

4.2.1 General System Overview

The diagram below shows the functional parts of the system:

Figure 4-1: DTV Compression Block diagram

4.2.2 System description

The Digital Terrestrial TV Head-end includes the following parts:

4.2.2.1.1 Grooming / Transrating and Multiplexing system

4.2.2.1.2 Synchronization for Terrestrial Transmitting System

1 pool of 3x (1+1) SFN Adaptors with its GPS receiver.

4.2.2.1.3 Operation and Support System: Management system

1 Channel Controller, (e.g. DBS2911) is able to handle up to 52 devices. The MPEG-2

4.2.2.3 Signal Flow DTTV System Headend

4.2.2.3.1 Input signals and Transrating

Each multiplexer offers 4 identical DVB-ASI outputs:

4.2.2.3.3 SFN adapter & GPS receiver

4.2.2.3.4 Telecom adapter

4.2.2.4 Signal Flow Terrestrial Transmitting site

4.2.2.4.1 Telecom adapter

4.2.2.4.2 Control & Command Data

4.2.3.1 Redundancy policy

At the Transrating/grooming level, the redundancy is performed on a 3+1.

At the SFN Adaptor level, the redundancy is performed on a 1+1 basis.

The redundancy of the XNA is performed on the 1+1 basis.

4.2.3.2 Redundancy architecture

Using this configuration, the platform can support multiple failures.

4.2.3.3 Redundancy mechanism

4.2.3.3.1 Redundancy of SFN

4.2.3.3.2 Redundancy of the multiplexers / transrater

4.2.3.3.3 Redundancy of the network adaptor

4.2.3.3.5 MPEG Channel Controller failure

5.1 System Requirement

5.1.6 The System shall provide good coverage of existing customers.

5.2.1 Transmitter System