MK RX1
A multitude of functions such as SRT and Zixi can bechained with the decode or transcode, offering aflexible framework to build a customised flow within theRX1.

Multi Codec Professional Edge
processor

In a cloud eco-system, RX1 can be used to transport
content into and out of the cloud and adapt data to
local networks.

The MK RX1 is an edge device specifically designed tomeet the needs of the contribution and distribution
markets.

RX1 is deployed in a rugged appliance with standard
infrastructure including Satellite input, ASI and SDI. It is
future-proofed for the all-IP world by offering functions
such as SRT input and output, Zixi Feeder/Receiver andSMPTE ST 2110 output.

As Operators move to 4k revenue generating services
they are also looking to new IP infrastructure
deployments. This enables low cost and flexible
carriage of this high data rate content, but with theflexibility and fallback of traditional satellite
connectivity.
With the addition of the MediaKind accelerator
module, users can gain the benefit of delivering highquality, high density and low latency capability in acompact form-factor.
The RX1 can be deployed as a contribution decoderwith 4:2:2 capability using the decoder card or as adistribution device with 4:2:0 software decode or 4:2:0
transcode.

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Product Overview
DecodeThe RX1 can decode UHD (4k) HEVC, HD HEVC
and MPEG-4 AVC compressed streams, whether 4:2:0
or 4:2:2, 8 bit or 10 bit, and produce uncompressed
outputs via a range of outputs. Different combinationsof codec and frame rates can be utilized
simultaneously to maintain flexibility for onward
processing.
High Bit-rate / High Quality / Low Latency
For the very highest quality contribution links, even withthe use of HEVC encoding, bit-rates greater than 60
Mbit/s may be required. The RX1 can decode multiple
compressed video components, with an aggregate
bitrate of up to 150 Mbit/s.
Having low end-to-end latency is often an important
requirement for live contribution links. So theintroduction of latency has been minimized in thedesign of the RX1.
HDR and WCG
UHD (4k) services are expected to rapidly evolve toinclude High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wider Color
Gamut (WCG). RX1 supports the relevant HDR andWCG standards as they are formalized.
All IP Workflow
The RX1 supports the latest IP standards such as SMPTE
ST 2110 for outputs, and SRT for IP inputs. The 25G
Ethernet NIC option is available to enable SMPTE ST
2110 outputs up to UHD resolution with Dual ST2022-7output.
The RX1’s inclusion of NMOS IS-04 and IS-05 provides theconnection management for this type of workflow.

different ways: Signal-based: When program
information is conveyed via SCTE-35, or time-based forprogrammers who do not have the ability to decoratetheir linear channels with in-band SCTE-35. The spliced
content can then be output via IP, decoded ortranscoded.
Transcoding
RX1 can transcode from 4:2:0 IP sources and output as
4:2:0 encoded SPTS. It can also output an MPTS using
the Multiplexing function.
Multiplexing
This feature allows re-multiplexing and de-multiplexingof IP input streams with PID remapping and PID filtering
capability and adapt the output stream to a variety ofnetworks.

Unit Features
The following features are available:•Satellite* (DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-S2X), ASI* or IPinput•4 x 3G / 12G SDI* and 1 x 3G SDI monitor port*•SMPTE ST 2110 output** with SMPTE 2022-7*•SMPTE 2022-6 output*•AMWA NMOS IS-04, IS-05•

Quad 1GbE and Dual 10GbE, 25GbE IP I/O*•

MPEG-2, HEVC, MPEG-4 AVC•

Multichannel 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 decode using adecoder card or single channel 4:2:0 decodeusing SW decode, both up to UHD resolution•Low and Super Low latency HD or UHD video
decode offered when using the decoder card•

BISS-1/E and BISS-CA*•Director v5 and Director v6 decryption•

Dual CAM slots*•Multiple Audio codecs•

Transport Stream passthrough•PID filtering and remapping and Service level
Demux and Remux*•

Transcode from and to 4:2:0 codecs*•Splicing local adverts upon SCTE-35*•SRT Caller or listener mode*•

Zixi feeder or receiver mode*•Front panel control with confidence monitor•

Web based user interface, REST API•

Dual hot swappable power supplies

Secure Reception of High Value Content
With high value content such as UHD sports events itremains important to prevent any security compromise.
The RX1 supports BISS-CA decryption, the latest 128 bit,rotating key, content protection standard, as well as
the long established BISS-1/E encryption and can beeasily paired with MediaKind’s CE1 Contribution
encoder for the encryption.
Network adaptation for cloud ingress and egress
In addition to the decode functionality, RX1 can act as
an edge device for ingress and egress to the cloud. Itleverages network adaptation capabilities to receive
data in and out of the cloud such as Satellite input andSRT output or SRT input, Zixi feeder or Receiver andtranscode into a lower bitrate for ingesting into localnetworks.
Content replacement
Ad replacement upon SCTE-35 and scheduling ofcontent replacement where programming events suchas blackout & alternate content may be triggered in* Optional** Either ST 2110 or SDI outputs are available, but not both
simultaneously

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Specifications
Inputs and Control
ASI Input

ASI option card:
Provides 4 x ASI inputs
Connector: 4 x BNC (F) 75 Ohm
Max. input rate: 208 Mbps
Packet length: 188/204 byte packets
Standard: EN50083-9

IP Input

Base unit: 2 x 100/1000BaseT Ethernet ports via RJ45 connector
Dual 10GbE NIC option card: Dual SFP+ cages, 10GBASE
Quad 1GbE NIC option card: Quad RJ45, 1GbE
UDP or RTP input
ST2022-7 IP input**Decode density may be affected when using ST2022-7

Satellite Input

4 independent demodulators
Frequency range: 950MHz to 2150MHz DVB
FEC decode
LNB max. 19V
Connector: 4 x F-type 75 Ohm

Modulation: DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-S2X
QPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, 32PSK, 64PSK
Packet length: 188/204 byte packets
Standard: EN50083-9
External Clock Reference input

Connector: BNC (F) 75 Ohm
Standard: EN50083-9
Available either on the decoder card or on the SDI output card (SW decode)

Control and Monitoring

3Front Panel

Limited control and monitoring is available through the front panel keypad anddisplay. LCD Confidence Monitor

IP

Full control and status monitoring is provided via:

•Web browser user interface•

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Outputs
SDI Output

Accelerator card (4:2:0, 4:2:2):
Connector: Up to 5 x BNC 75 Ohm (4 x main + 1 x monitor)
HD-SDI standard:3G-SDI standard:
12G-SDI standard:
Embedded audio:
SDR/HDR Signalling:

SMPTE ST 292
SMPTE ST 424
SMPTE ST 2082*
SMPTE ST 299
SMPTE ST 425-5*not available on the monitor port

SDI option card (required with SW only 4:2:0 decode):
Provides 1 x HD SDI or 1 x 12G SDI inputs with a secondary 1 x HD SDI
HD SDI: SMPTE 292M
12G SDI SMPTE 2082
Embedded Audio: SMPTE 299M (HD)SMPTE ST 2110 output **(needs the decoder card)

SMPTE ST 2110-10 with PTP synchronisation
SMPTE ST 2110-20 uncompressed videoSMPTE ST 2110-21 timing as Narrow Linear
SMPTE ST 2110-30 uncompressed PCM audio *SMPTE ST 2110-40 data (VITC/Time code, AFD/BAR, Closed captioning, OP-47 teletext
and SMPTE 2031 teletext)
All essences can be output as ST2022-7
NMOS IS-04 and NMOS IS-05 support*SMPTE ST 2110-31 compressed audio is not supported**The output from a single decoder service can either be
SDI or SMPTE 2110, but not both simultaneously
IP Output

Connector: 2 x RJ45 — Format: 100/1000TBaseT
Connector: 2 x SFP — Format: 100/1000/10000TBaseT*Connector: 4 x RJ45 — Format: 100/1000TBaseT** Option
Dual 25GbE NIC option card:
Dual SFP28 cages
Can support 1GbE, 10GbE or 25GbE
Can provide hardware acceleration for SMPTE ST 2110 output with SMPTE 2022-7
Note: SMPTE ST 2110 output requires the dual 25GbE NIC option card.

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Video and Audio Options for DecodeVideo Formats

2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080i25, 1080i29.97, 720p50, 720p59.97

Video Decoding on decoder card

1 x UHD (4k) HEVC Main/Main 10/Main 4:2:2 10 Profiles @ Level 5.1, up to 150 Mbps
4 x HD HEVC Main/Main 10/Main 4:2:2 10 Profiles @ Level 5.1**
4 x HD MPEG-4 AVC Main/High Profiles @ Level 4*, High 4:2:2 Profile (includes 10-bit) @Level 4.2**
4 x HD MPEG-2 4:2:2 Profile**
Up to 150 Mbps aggregate** some bitrate limitations apply

Video Decoding with SW decode(SDI output card)

1 x UHD (4k) HEVC Main 4:2:0 up to 50 Mbps with a down-converted HD output on SDI

HDR -> SDR Conversion

HD HDR HLG10 or HDR PQ10 to BT.709 conversion (available on the monitor port onlyfor HD input to HD output)

Audio Decoding on SDI output

Max. 8 stereo pairs per service (depending on codec) for SDI output(SDI and S2110-30 output)

Max. 4 stereo pairs per service (depending on codec) for ST 2110-30 output

1 x HD MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC or HEVC 4:2:0 up to 25 Mbps with output from SDI

MPEG-1 Layer-II, Dolby Digital®, Dolby Digital® Plus, MPEG-H
Audio sampling rate: 48 kHz
Phase-Aligned Audio supported
Audio Pass-through(SDI output only, not ST 2110 out)

Dolby E®, Dolby Digital® , Dolby Digital Plus® and Linear PCM

Data Decoding

CEA-608 & CEA-708 Closed Captions
Time Code
Generic VANC
Teletext
AFD/BAR data
SCTE-35

Content Security
Dual DVB Common Interface

Enables support for all major CAM modules
Multi-service decryption
Up to 2 CAM modules per option card

Decryption

Decryption of BISS-1/E and BISS-CA

Director*

A full Conditional Access system to secure delivery of digital content encrypted using
rotating keys that are distributed within the transport stream
Director v5 and Director v6*requires additional value pack

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Video and Audio Options for TranscodeCompressed Input

Type: IP (IGMPv3-based redundancy and dual multicast redundancy), Dual source redundancy (active / active & active / passive modes).
Protocols: MPEG-2 TS (MPTS & SPTS), RTMP (via IP input only)
Codec: Video: MPEG-2, H.264, HEVC 4:2:0.
Audio: MPEG-1 LII, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC3), AAC, HEAAC v1 and v2,Dolby E
Data rate: SD / HD up to 50 Mbps
Input resolutions: 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080i25, 1080i29.97, 720p50, 720p59.97, 567i25, 480i29.97

Video transcoding

HD MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC or HEVC 4:2:0 to HD or SD MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC or HEVC 4:2:0
SD MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC or HEVC 4:2:0 to SD MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC or HEVC 4:2:0

Metadata

SCTE-35, IA 608 / 708 Closed Caption, SCTE-20, DVB Teletext, DVB-VBI, SCTE-27, OP47, SMPTE
2031

Multiplexing
Inputs and outputs

IP (UDP or RTP) input and output of MPEG Transport Streams
ASI output*
RTP re-ordering
IGMP V3 redundancy
Input bit-rate monitoring and CC error detection
SMPTE 2022-1 FEC on input and output

Processing

PID filtering and PID remapping by re-multiplexing input programs

Real-time PSI regeneration*not available with the decoder card

Ad Insertion
Ingest format

MPEG-TS over IP (SPTS), with a video buffer of 1 second minimum
Assets pre-encoded and stored inside RX1

Scheduling control

Triggered via advanced scheduling control options:• Signal-based: based on submitted SCTE-35 signal (with matching criteria)• Signal-based / fallback to time SCTE-35 expected, but not present, fallback toout-of-band operations triggering.

SRT and Zixi

6SRT

Carriage of UDP or RTP streams over the SRT protocol

Zixi

Zixi feeder or Zixi Receiver mode

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Physical and Power
Dimensions (W x D x H)

440 x 560 x 44mm
(17.2 x 22 x 1.75“ approx.)

Weight10.5 kg (23 lbs) unpopulated

Input Voltage

110 VAC / 240 VAC

Power Consumption

550 Watt max. 175 Watt nominal.

Cooling

Integrated fans

Environmental Condition
Operating Temperature

0°C to 50°C (32° to 122°F)

Storage Temperature-20°C to 65°C (4° to 150°F)

Relative Humidity

5% to 95% (Non-condensing)Compliance

7Compliance

CE Marked in accordance with all applicable EU Directives

EMC Compliance

EN55032, EN55024 and FCC CFR47 Part 15B Class A

Safety ComplianceEN62368-1 and IEC62368-1© MediaKind
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