Modular Receiver Decoder

MRD 4400

The MRD 4400 Receiver Decoder is the latest in KEY FEATURES

Sencore’s long line of professional integrated • Support for All Common Video Formats
receiver/decoders for distribution and monitoring
√ HEVC, H.264, MPEG2 HD or SD video
applications. Latest-generation components
√ All formats auto-detected and switchable on-the-fly
ensure that the MRD 4400 provides the most
complete feature set and the best value for a broad • Up to 4 services of audio decoding or SDI pass-through
with support for all major audio formats
swath of common receiver/decoder applications.
• Dual SDI auto-switching outputs
The product supports decoding of SD or HD video,
encoded as HEVC, H.264 or MPEG2, as well as up • Built-in ASI I/O for maximum value and flexibility

to four audio services. • Available 8VSB/QAM-B, IP, RF satellite and

DVB-T/T2/C/C2/ISBD-T inputs

The additional audio handling capability makes • Full complement of ancillary data output in ANC and VBI

the MRD 4400 the perfect solution for video • Closed-caption or auto-scaling subtitle overlays for
monitoring or burn-in applications
distributors looking to meet upcoming descriptive
video requirements, while continuing to support • Intuitive, straightforward web interface
surround, stereo, and SAP services. As customer • Full control, status, and alarm monitoring via SNMP
demands evolve, units purchased for SD decoding
can be upgraded to HD via a simple software
license, and with the included digital video output, APPLICATIONS
• Turn-around and Back-haul Distribution Feeds
video monitoring is as easy as finding the nearest Receive network and live feeds via RF, ASI, or IP,
standard consumer television or PC monitor. and simultaneously demodulate, de-encapsulate,
encapsulate, and decode for local processing and re-
encode requirements.
With built-in ASI input/output capability, as well
• Upgrade Existing Installations
as available satellite and IP interfaces, the MRD Replace existing receiver decoders to meet emerging
4400 is adaptable to most decoder use cases. The video distribution challenges, including the need
receiver also maintains Sencore’s long tradition of for more audio services or the transition to HEVC.
Experience industry-leading ease of use and
ease of use, with a web interface accessible via all interoperability coupled with low cost of ownership.
major browsers and complete control of the unit via
• Monitor Any Video Feed
the front panel keypad, and is backed by Sencore’s Leverage quick set-up and automatic, decode-anything
best-in-class ProCare support. operation to monitor video feeds operationally or in an
engineering lab.
SPECIFICATIONS
Modular Receiver Decoder MRD 4400

AVAILABLE VIDEO DECODER MODULES Video Overlay Support

Closed Caption Overlays: CEA-608, CEA-708, or SCTE-20
MRD 44041 ASI I/O, SDI and Analog Outputs, Discrete Audio,
Genlock Support DVB-Subtitle Overlays: HD/SD with Auto Scaling (EN 300743)
MRD 44040 ASI I/O, SDI and Analog Outputs, Discrete Audio
MRD 44001 ASI I/O, SDI Outputs, and Genlock Support Base Audio Decoding Features
MRD 44000 ASI I/O and SDI Outputs Number of Audio Services: 2 Standard, Up to 4 Available
Audio Codecs Supported: Dolby Digital (AC-3) & Plus (EAC-3)
Additional Discrete Interfaces (available on MRD 44041 and 44040) AAC-LC, HE-AAC, & HE-AACv2
Composite Video Output: 1x 75Ω BNC MPEG1L2 & MPEG2L2
NTSC, PAL-B/G/I/D/M/N Linear PCM & Dolby E (Pass-through)
AES Audio Outputs: 4x 75Ω BNC Output Formats: Digital Pass-through
Analog Audio Outputs: 2x 15 pin D-Sub (4 Stereo Services) PCM (Downmixed for 5.1 Sources)
4x XLR Breakout Cable Available Analog (Downmixed for 5.1 Sources)
4x BNC Breakout Cable Available
Terminal Block Cable Available Discrete Channel Audio Output License MRD 44851
Adds Output Formats: PCM (Decoded Discrete channels for
Genlock Interface (available on MRD 44041 and 44001) 5.1 Sources)
Genlock Input: 1x 75Ω BNC Analog (Decoded Discrete channels
for 5.1 Sources)
COMMON VIDEO DECODER FEATURES 4 Service Audio Decode License MRD 44840
Base Decoding (SD 4:2:0) Additional Audio Services: 2 Services (Total of 4 Services)
Video Profile/Levels: MPEG2 MP@ML Base Audio Output Features
H.264 up to MP@L3 SDI Embedded Audio Output: 4 Audio Pairs
HEVC Decode License MRD 44765 Ancillary Data Support
Enables HEVC Decoding: Requires MRD 44265 Option SDI ANC Data Types: AFD (SMPTE 2016)
HD Decoding License MRD 44710 Closed Captions (CEA-708)
Additional Profile/Levels: MPEG2 MP@HL OP-47 (SMPTE RDD-08)
H.264 up to HP@L4.2 SMPTE RDD-11
HEVC up to MP@MT L4 (with License) SCTE 127 (SMPTE 2031)
Additional Output Formats: 1920x1080i @ 25, 29.97, 30 EN301775 (SMPTE 2031)
1920x1080p @ 23.97, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 Time Code (SMPTE 12M-2)
1280x720p @ 50, 59.94, 60 SCTE 104 (SMPTE 2010 with License)
VBI Waveforms (SDI/Composite): Line 21 Captions (CEA-608)
Additional Base Video Features TVG2X, AMOL-48/96 (SCTE-127)
Frame Synchronization Modes: PCR-Recovered Clock Teletext/WSS/VPS (EN301775)
Genlock Reference (If Supported)
Aspect Ratio Conversion SCTE 35 to SCTE 104/Relay Output License MRD 44992
Manual Selection: Letterbox, Center-Cut, Anamorphic
Cablelabs ESAM POIS Interface License MRD 44993
Automatic Selection: Follows AFD Codes
Included Transport Stream Input/Output Features
Output Formats: 720x576i @ 25
ASI Input/Output: 2 x 75Ω BNC
720x480i @ 29.97
Supported Bitrate: 250 Kbps to 200 Mbps
Output Interfaces:
BISS Descrambling License MRD 44921
SD/HD-SDI: 2x 75Ω BNC
Supported Modes: Mode 1, Mode E, Injected ID
SDI Format Support: Determined by Decode License
Multi-BISS Support: Up to 12 Separate Keys
Digital Video: 1x HDMI-type Connector
DVB-CI Multi-Service License MRD 44991
Simultaneous SD Video Output Module MRD 600 With DVB-CI Module: Enables Multi-service Descrambling
Mirrored SD SDI Outputs: 2x 75Ω BNC
PID/Service Filtering License MRD 44928
Composite Video Output: 1x 75Ω BNC
Filtering: 10 Independent TS (MPTS or SPTS)
NTSC, PAL-B/G/I/D/M/N
created; output via IP or ASI
Table Regeneration (DVB Mode): PAT regeneration
Simultaneous SD Video Output Module with Genlock MRD 601
Table Pass-through (DVB Mode): PMT, CAT, NIT pass-through Table
Mirrored SD SDI Outputs: 2x 75Ω BNC
Regeneration (DVB Mode): PAT, SDT
Composite Video Output: 1x 75Ω BNC
Table Pass-through (DVB Mode): PMT, CAT, NIT, EIT, RST, TDT, TOT
NTSC, PAL-B/G/I/D/M/N
HEVC Decoding Daughter Board MRD 44265
Enables HEVC Licensing: Requires MRD 44765 License for
decoding functionality

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SPECIFICATIONS continued
Modular Receiver Decoder MRD 4400

DVB-CI DESCRAMBLING MODULE MRD 421 8VSB/QAM-B INPUT MODULE MRD 101
Physical Interface: 75Ω F-Type
Physical Interface: Adds two DVB-CI CAM Slots
Frequency Range: 50-1000 MHz
Without Multi-Service License: Descrambles Decoded Service Only
Sensitivity: -34 to +40 dBmV (A74 Compliant)
With Multi-Service License: Number of Services limited by CAM
8VSB Standard: ATSC A/53E
8VSB Channel Plans: Broadcast
IP INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE MRD 127 QAM Standard: ITU Annex B/SCTE DVS-031
Physical Interface: 2x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Auto-Negotiate QAM Channel Plans: FCC, IRC, HRC
Input Format: UDP or RTP QAM Constellations: QAM64, QAM25
Constant Bitrate or Null-Stripped
RTP Header Extensions Supported BROADCOM TURBOPSK INPUT MODULE MRD 111
SMPTE 2022/CoP3 FEC Supported Physical Interface: 1x 75Ω F-Type
Output Format: UDP, RTP (with License) Frequency Range: 950-2150 MHz
MPE De-encapsulation: Up to 2 PIDs Symbol Rates: 1-30 Msps
Up to 60Mbps per MPE PID DVB-S Modulation Modes: QPSK (All FEC Rates)
IP Encapsulation: 1 to 7 TS Packets per IP Packet TurboPSK Modulation Modes: QPSK /8PSK (All FEC Rates)
Addressing: Unicast or Multicast
IGMP compatibility: Version 1, 2 & 3 DVB-T/T2/C/C2/ISDB-T INPUT MODULE MRD 115
Per TS Bitrate: 250 Kbps to 200 Mbps Physical Interface: 1x 75Ω F-Type
MPEG/IP FEC Output License MRD 44925 Frequency Range: 42-1002 MHz
Additional Output Fomarts: RTP and Header Extensions Bandwidth: 1.7MHz, 5 MHz, 6MHz, 7MHz, 8MHz
SMPTE 2022/CoP3 FEC Supported Constellations:
DVB-T: QPSK, QAM16, QAM64 (All FEC Rates)
DVB-T2: QPSK, QAM16, QAM64, QAM256 (All
DVB-S/S2 INPUT MODULE MRD 116 FEC Rates)
Physical Interface: 4x 75Ω F-Type DVB-C: QAM16, QAM32, QAM64, QAM128,
Frequency Range: 950-2150 MHz QAM256 (All FEC Rates)
Symbol Rates: 1-45 MSps DVB-C2: QAM16, QAM64, QAM256,
DVB-S Modulation Modes: QPSK (All FEC Rates) QAM1024, QAM4096 (All FEC Rates)
DVB-S2 Modulation Modes: QPSK/8PSK (All FEC Rates) ISDB-T: QPSK, QAM16, QAM64 (All FEC Rates)
16/32APSK (with License)
LNB Power: Off/13/14/18/19VDC @ 450mA MANAGEMENT
Control Tone Support: 22 kHz On/Off
Supported Roll-off Factors: 0.35, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10, 0.05 Connector: RJ-45 10/100 - Auto Negotiating
Protocols: HTTP and SNMP
DVB-S2 Advanced Feature License MRD 44916 User Interfaces: Full control via web GUI
Additional Modulation Modes: 16/32/64APSK (All FEC Rates) Full controlvia front panel
VCM Demodulation Support Automation Interfaces: Full status and control via SNMP
Multistream Support (Single ISI) Configurable SNMP traps
Web services API available
DVB-S/S2/S2X INPUT MODULE MRD 116A Syslog message logging
Firmware Updates: Via Web GUI
Physical Interface: 4x 75Ω F-Type
Frequency Range: 950-2150 MHz
Symbol Rates: 1-72 MSps with 8PSK/QPSK DIMENSIONS/POWER
1-60 Msps with 16APSK and higher Height: 1 RU, 1.72” (44 mm)
DVB-S Modulation Modes: QPSK (All FEC Rates) Width: 1 RU, 17.2” (437 mm)
DVB-S2/S2X Modulation Modes: QPSK/8PSK (All FEC Rates) Depth: 14.6” (370 mm)
16/32/64APSK (with License) Power: 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
LNB Power: Off/13/14/18/19VDC @ 450mA 36-72 VDC
Control Tone Support: 22 kHz On/Off Supply Options: Single AC Power Supply (Standard)
Supported Roll-off Factors: 0.35, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10, 0.05 Dual AC Power Supply
Single DC Power Supply
DVB-S2/S2X Advanced Feature License MRD 44916
Additional Modulation Modes: 16/32/64APSK (All FEC Rates)
VCM Demodulation Support
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Multistream Support (Single ISI) Operating Temp: 0° to 50°C
Storage Temp: -40°C to 65°C
Relative Operating Humidity: <95% (non-condensing)

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