MediaKind ProView 8100 datasheet 2026 05 19 v2.pdf

ProView 8100

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COMMERCIAL INTEGRATED RECEIVER-DECODER

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The first member of the all-new MediaKind ProView 8000 family of integrated receiverdecoders, the ProView 8100 single-channel commercial decoder and descrambler is a compact, fully featured unit for general-purpose primary distribution applications.

With the ProView 8100, migrating to an all-IP headend and powering the launch of value-added services has never been easier. Users can receive DVB-S/S2/S2X, IP or ASI signals, decode SD and HD MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC transport streams to baseband, descramble encrypted programs, and output content to analog or digital. Reception of broadcast-quality video over the Internet is also supported. MediaKind’s superior video quality and low latency ensure the timely distribution of content at resolutions up to 108i30.

Workflow efficiency is a key trait of the ProView 8100. The unit provides simultaneous HD-SDI and SD-SDI output with high-quality HD-to-SD down-conversion, allowing operators to use the same device to feed both the HD and SD production chains.

HIGHLIGHTS

The 1-RU ProView 8100 supports a rich set of interfaces, including two independent RF ports, DVB-ASI and IP inputs and outputs:

• Single-channel SD/HD MPEG-2/MPEG-4 AVC decoding and descrambling
• 3G HD-SDI and HDMI outputs.

This I/O flexibility allows the unit to integrate with any headend architecture and enables support for advanced content delivery redundancy schemes, such as primary satellite and backup IP network feeds. In addition to live broadcasting, the ProView 8100 supports extraction of encapsulated video content as Multiprotocol Encapsulation (MPE) data for offline distribution — a particularly valuable feature for distribution of syndicated content to network affiliates.

Simple front-panel controls on the ProView 8100 and an intuitive web-based interface let users quickly set all system parameters and store presets for fast recall. Integration with the MediaKind DMS™ video distribution management system allows users to deploy and manage a large pool of widely distributed ProView devices from a single interface, resulting in a highly flexible, cost-effective primary distribution solution.

Business Benefits

Lower CAPEX

The ProView 8100 receiver-decoder brings advanced features more often seen in high-end professional contribution IRD designs to the general-purpose distribution market. Integrating multi-format decoding and multi-program descrambling capabilities, the unit streamlines system architectures at an attractive price, making it an ideal choice for CAPEX investment.

Housing a multi-format decoder and descrambler in a 1-RU chassis, the ProView 8100 is perfectly suited for operators mindful of their energy costs and rack space.

Business Continuity

The trend towards HD and MPEG-4 AVC content distribution creates business continuity issues with legacy receivers. The ProView 8100 can be repurposed via firmware upgrades for different uses and new applications, such as migration from SD MPEG-2 to HD AVC.

Expanding Channel Lineups

Integrating DVB-S/S2/S2X demodulation and the ability to stream descrambled content over IP, the ProView 8100 enables operators to quickly and cost-effectively launch new services by leveraging their existing IP or legacy ASI infrastructure.

Distribution over the Internet

With support for the reception of broadcast-quality video over the Internet, ProView 8100 alleviates a dependence on satellite and fiber transport, dramatically altering the economics of video distribution.

Two ProView 8100 configurations are available to meet a variety of customer applications and price points.

Technical Benefits

Expanded Input Options

Able to simultaneously receive SD and HD MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC content over DVB-S/S2/S2X, ASI and IP, the ProView 8100 allows operators to maximize flexibility and optimize redundancy schemes.

Output Format Freedom

The ProView 8100 offers a range of output options, including ASI and IP transport stream, MPE data, 3G HD-SDI, SD-SDI, HDMI, two AES balanced analog audio outputs, two AES digital audio outputs (unbalanced BNC) and genlock.

To assure the security of content, ProView 8100 offers integrated BISS descrambling, as well as two CAM slots for use of your preferred DVB-CI vendor.

Specifications

TRANSPORT STREAM INPUT INTERFACES

• DVB-S/S2

  • RF Ports: Two
  • Frequency Range: 950-2150 MHz
  • Constellation: DVB-S: QPSK, DVB-S2: QPSK, 8PSK
  • Symbol Rate: 1-45 Msym/s
  • Input Level: -65 to -25 dBm
  • Throughput Range: Up to 108 Mbps
  • Tuning Step Size: 125 kHz
  • FEC: All ratios compliant with standard

• DVB-ASI

  • Outputs: Connectors: Two BNC, 75Ω
  • Packet Length: 188
  • TS Max Output Bitrate: 160 Mbps
  • IP: Ports: Two, mirrored RJ45, 100/1000 Base-T
  • Maximum Socket Bitrate: 120 Mbps
  • Addressing: Multicast

AUDIO DECODING

• Audio PID Decoding: Two audio PIDs (8130), Up to four audio PIDs (8140)
• Decoding Formats: Stereo down-mix, MPEG-1 Layer II, Dolby Digital, AAC/HE-AAC, Linear PCM passthrough.

VIDEO AND AUDIO INTERFACES

• Video Input: Frame sync1: SD/HD, digital/analog
• Video Output: One composite (PAL/NTSC), Two 3G HD-SDI with embedded audio, HDMI
• Audio Output: Two analog audio terminal blocks, Two digital audio (AES/EBU-S/P-DIF)

CONTROL AND MONITORING

• Dimensions: 1.75 in x 19 in x 15.5 in (1 RU)
• Weight: 11lbs/5kg
• Power Consumption: Up to 100W max

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Operating Temperature: 0-50°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C-70°C

COMPLIANCE

• EMC: EN61000-3-2;-3, EN55022, FCC part 15 (class A)
• Safety: EN60950, UL60950, ROHS Directive 2002/95/EC

Notes:

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