Cisco Continuum DVP Model D9640 Advanced Transmodulator (NTSC and PAL) Data Sheet

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Headend Systems 
Continuum DVP™ D9600 Advanced Headend Processor 
Model D9634 and D9638 Advanced QAM Modulators 
with Re-multiplexing and optional built-in scrambler 
 
 
 
 
Description 
  
 
 
The Model D9634 and D9638 Advanced QAM Modulators 
with Re-multiplexing, which are part of the Continuum DVP™ 
D9600 Advanced Headend Processor family, are a new 
generation re-multiplexer and professional QAM modulators 
combining the best RF specification with re-multiplexing, 
extended transport stream (TS) processing and monitoring in 
a stackable 1 RU device. Blocking services, changing PSI/SI 
information, monitoring of the incoming signal and much more 
is now standard in every Model D9634 and D9638 Advanced 
QAM Modulator with Re-multiplexing. 
 
Re-multiplexing and excellent RF specifications are very important in every cable environment. But many 
times small changes have to be made to the signal prior to modulation. This can be as simple as inserting a 
new NIT table or blocking services and components, thus regenerating most of the SI-tables (including EIT 
table). The Model D9634 and D9638 Advanced QAM Modulators with Re-multiplexing were designed to 
combine the high requirements of SI-processing together with high end QAM modulation. Also monitoring of 
the incoming signal is added. This includes most of the TR 101 290 errors, bit rate measurement on the 
incoming services and an interpreter PSI/SI viewer. 
 
The optional built-in scrambler allows easy integration with several leading Conditional Access (CA) Systems. 
Using several CA systems is possible through the Simulcrypt support. Furthermore, redundancy is supported 
in order to help minimize a system failure. 
 
The RF modulation of the Model D9638 Advanced QAM Modulator with Re-multiplexing supports a full range 
of variable bit rates, signal bandwidths and QAM constellations, while the output up-converter is fully agile 
allowing any output frequency. 
 
The Model D9634 and D9638 Advanced QAM Modulators with Re-multiplexing have a graphical user 
interface based on Java technology. This creates a user friendly environment and limits the learning curve 
and training costs. Additionally, the QAM modulation parameters can be easily changed from the front. The 
unit fits into Scientific-Atlanta’s total management solutions, the ROSA™ Network Management System. This 
creates a high integration of the Model D9634 and D9638 Advanced QAM Modulators with Re-multiplexing 
into the complete digital solution.