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CatonCaster
Feature Rich Integrated Receiver Decoder
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CatonCaster HD422
CatonCaster 4K420
OPTIONAL MODULES
SUPPORT
OVERVIEW
The CatonCaster is the professional integrated receiver/decoders for distribution and monitoring applications. Perfect for applications such as monitoring, digital-turnaround, digital signage, hospitality and enterprise video delivery. The product supports decoding of SD or HD or 4K video, encoded as HEVC, H.264 or MPEG2, as well as up to four pairs audio services.
The flagship CatonCaster continues Caton's long history of leadership in the receiver/decoder space. The product boasts a full complement of cutting- edge features, including 4:2:2 HEVC 8bit/10bit decoding, up to 8 individual audio PIDs, 16/32APSK satellite demodulation, and 1080p60 video support with 3G-SDI output. Decoding and output formats are upgradable in the field via software license, so the receiver can grow as needs evolve. This feature set makes the CatonCaster the ideal choice for contribution reception or demanding distribution applications which require a future-proof set of specifications.
CatonCaster ships with a full complement of basic inputs and outputs built-in, including dual ASI input/ outputs and dual SD/HD/3G-SDI outputs. The digital video output means that video monitoring is as easy as finding the nearest consumer television or PC monitor, and available factory-configurable MPEG over IP I/O, DVB-S2, 8VSB/QAM-B, DVB-T/ T2/C/C2/ISDB-T modules adapt the product to any use case.
The CatonCaster maintains our long tradition of ease of use, with a straight-forward user interface and web APIs and backed by Caton’s support engineers.
Powered by The Caton Engine
Powerful Internet Transmission CatonEngine R2TP module will be available in Fall 2020.
Caton Engine’s R2TP is an IP-based transport protocol designed specifically to solve QoS/QoE problems for live data transmission over the Internet. Applying highly advanced network congestion control techniques, R2TP maximizes Bandwidth Utilization Ratio (BUR) for high-quality content over nearly any given bandwidth.
R2TP applies highly efficient error correction mechanisms by combining a variant Automatic Repeat Request [ARQ] retransmit method and Caton’s Adaptive Network Code (ANC) engine to ensure highly reliable transmissions with lower latency.
FEATURES
Wide Video Formats
CatonCaster supports multi formats such as SD, HD and 4K. From legacy workflow to latest professional high resolution workflow, CatonCaster will support you all the way.
Industry Standard Codec
CatonCaster supports industry standard Codec up to HEVC to provide the highest quality decoding for distribution, with the most efficiency bitrate.
High Quality Video
CatonCaster supports high quality sample rate up to 4:2:2 for the best performance in broadcast level, ideal for sports, concerts and high quality contents.
High Quality Audio
CatonCaster supports decode AAC audio and up to 8 channels of audio, perfect fit for multi-audio video source and even 5.1 PCM discrete audio output.
Ancillary Data
CatonCaster supports Ancillary Data in the context of television systems which by non-video information such as teletext and closed captions can be embedded within the SDI output.
SNMP and Audo Switching
CatonCaster supports Web basis monitoring and management, active event logging and alert system. Auto switch between preset inputs when TS Sync Loss. SNMP support for Caton Network Management Systems and 3rd parties platform for remote controls and triggers.
CatonCaster HD422
CatonCaster HD422
Technical Specifications
VIDEO DECODER
Base Decoding (SD 4:2:2/4:2:0)
Video Profile/Levels:
MPEG-2 MP@ML, 422P@ML
H.264 MP@L3, up to Hi422P@L3.2
HEVC MP@MT L3.1, M10P@MT L3.1, M422-10P@MT L3.1 (with License)
HEVC Deocde License
Enables HEVC Decoding
Requires optional HEVC Module
4:2:0 HD Decoding License
Additional Profile/Levels:
MPEG-2 MP@HL
H.264 up to HP@L4.2
HEVC MP@HT up to L4.1, M10P@HT up to L4.1 (with License)
4:2:2 HD Decoding License
Additional Profile/Levels:
MPEG-2 422P@HL
H.264 up to Hi422P@L4.2
HEVC M422-10P@HT up to L4.1 (with License)
Additional Base Video Features
Video ES Bitrates:
CAVLC Entropy Coded - 100Mbps
CABAC Entropy Coded - 80Mbps
Frame Synchronization Modes:
Aspect Ratio Conversion
Manual Selection:
Automatic Selection:
PCR-Recovered Clock, Genlock Reference (with License)
Letterbox, Center-Cut, Anamorphic
Follows AFD Codes
Output Formats:
1920x1080p @ 50, 59.94, 60(with License)
1920x1080i @ 25, 29.97, 30
1920x1080p @ 23.97, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
1280x720p @ 50, 59.94, 60
720x576i @ 25
720x480i @ 29.97
Output Interfaces:
SD/HD/3G-SDI:
SDI Format Support:
Digital Video:
Composite Output:
Video Overlay Support
Closed Caption Overlays:
DVB-Subtitle Overlays:
2x 75Ω BNC
Determined by Decode License
1x HDMI-type Connector
1x 75 Ω BNC, NTSC, PAL-B/G/I/D/M/N
CEA-608, CEA-708, or SCTE-20
HD/SD with Auto Scaling (EN 300743)
Ancillary Data Support
SDI ANC Data Types:
VBI Waveforms (SDI/Composite):
AFD (SMPTE 2016)
Closed Captions (CEA-708)
OP-47 (SMPTE RDD-08)
SMPTE RDD-11
VANC Passthrough (SMPTE 2038)
SCTE 127 (SMPTE 2031)
EN301775 (SMPTE 2031)
Time Code (SMPTE 12M-2)
SCTE 104(SMPTE 2010 with license)
Line 21 Captions (CEA-608)
TVG2X, AMOL-48/96 (SCTE-127)
Teletext/WSS/VPS (EN301775)
Timecode in VBI (SMPTE 12M-1)
AUDIO DECODER
Base Audio Decoding Features
Number of Audio Services:
4 Standard, Up to 8 Available
Audio Codecs Supported:
Output Formats:
Audio Delay/Advance:
Dolby Digital (AC-3) & Plus (EAC-3)
AAC-LC, HE-AAC, & HE-AACv2
MPEG-1L2 & MPEG-2L2
Linear PCM & Dolby E (Pass-through)
Digital Pass-through
PCM (Decoded Discrete channels for 5.1 Sources or (Downmixed for 5.1 Sources)
Analog (Decoded Discrete channels for 5.1 Sources or (Downmixed for 5.1 Sources)
Per Service, +100/-35 ms
Base Audio Output Features
AES Outputs:
Analog Outputs:
SDI Embedded Audio Output:
8x 75Ω BNC
2x 15 pin D-Sub (4 Stereo Services)
4x XLR Breakout Cable Available
4x BNC Breakout Cable Available
Terminal Block Cable Available
8 Audio Pairs
MANAGEMENT
Connector:
Protocols:
User Interfaces:
Automation Interfaces:
Firmware Updates:
RJ-45 10/100 - Auto Negotiating
HTTP and SNMP
Full control via web GUI
Full control via front panel
Full status and control via SNMP
Configurable SNMP traps
Web services API available
Syslog message logging
Via web GUI
DIMENSIONS/POWER
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Power:
Supply Options:
1 RU, 1.72” (44 mm)
1 RU, 17.2” (437 mm)
14.6” (370 mm)
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
36-72 VDC
Single AC Power Supply (Standard)
Dual AC Power Supply
DIMENSIONS/POWER
Operating Temp:
Storage Temp:
Relative Operating Humidity:
0° to 50°C
-40°C to 65°C
<95% (non-condensing)
OPTIONAL FEATURES AND LICENSES
Simultaneous SD Video Output Module
Mirrored SD SDI Outputs:
Mirrored SD SDI Outputs:
2x 75Ω BNC
1x 75Ω BNC
NTSC, PAL-B/G/I/D/M/N
HEVC Decoding Daughter Board
Enables HEVC Licensing:
Genlock License
Enables genlock input:
1080p50/60 Video Output License
Additional SDI Formats:
Additional Output Formats:
HEVC decoding functionality
1x 75Ω BNC
1x 75Ω BNC
3G-SDI Level A
1920x1080p @ 50, 59.94, 60
SCTE 35 to SCTE 104/Relay Output License
Cablelabs ESAM POIS Interface License
Included Transport Stream Input/Output Features
ASI Input/Output:
Supported Bitrate:
2 x 75Ω BNC
250 Kbps to 200 Mbps
BISS Descrambling License
Supported Modes:
Multi-BISS Support:
Mode 1, Mode E, Injected ID
Up to 12 Separate Keys with License
DVB-CI Multi-Service License
With DVB-CI Module:
Enables Multi-service Descrambling
8 Service Audio Decode License
Audio Decoding:
4 Additional Services (Total of 8)
PID/Service Filtering Output License
Filtering:
Table Regeneration (MPEG Mode):
Table Pass-through (MPEG Mode):
Regeneration (DVB Mode):
Table Pass-through (DVB Mode):
10 Independent TS (MPTS or SPTS) created; output via IP or ASI
PAT regeneration
PMT, CAT, NIT pass-through table
PAT, SDT
PMT, CAT, NIT, EIT, RST, TDT, TOT
CatonCaster 4K420
CatonCaster 4K420
Technical Specifications
VIDEO DECODER
Base Decoding (UHD/4K, HD, SD 4:2:0)
Video Profile/Levels:
Video ES Bitrates:
Frame Synchronization Modes:
Output Formats:
Output Interfaces:
SD/HD/3G-SDI:
SDI Format Support:
Composite Video Output:
Digital Video:
MPEG2 MP@HL
H.264 up to HP@L4.2
HEVC M10P@MT up to L5.1
Up to 40 Mbps for UHD HEVC
Up to 100 Mbps+ for H.264 & MPEG2
PCR-Recovered Clock
1920x1080p @ 50, 59.94, 60
1920x1080p @ 50, 59.94, 60
1920x1080p @ 23.97, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
1280x720p @ 50, 59.94, 60
720x576i @ 25
720x576i @ 25
Mirrored 5x 75Ω BNC
3G-SDI Level A
1x 75Ω BNC, NTSC, PAL, SECAM
1x HDMI-2.0a Connector
Video Overlay Support
Closed Caption Overlays:
DVB-Subtitle Overlays:
CEA-608, CEA-708
HD/SD with Auto Scaling (EN 300743)
AudioAncillary Data Support
SDI ANC Data Types:
MPEG2 MP@HL
H.264 up to HP@L4.2
HEVC M10P@MT up to L5.1
Base Decoding (UHD/4K, HD, SD 4:2:0)
Video Profile/Levels:
Closed Captions (CEA-708)
OP-47 (SMPTE RDD-08)
SCTE 127 (SMPTE 2031)
EN301775 (SMPTE 2031)
SCTE 104
Included Transport Stream Input/Output Features
ASI Input/Output:
Supported Bitrate:
2 x 75Ω BNC (selectable in/out)
250 Kbps to 200 Mbps
AUDIO DECODER
Base Audio Decoding Features
Number of Audio Services:
Audio Codecs Supported:
Output Formats:
Base Audio Output Features
AES Outputs:
Analog Outputs:
SDI Embedded Audio Output:
2 Standard, Up to 4 Available
Dolby Digital (AC-3) & Plus (EAC-3), AAC-LC, HE-AAC, & HE-AACv2,
MPEG1L2 & MPEG2L2
Digital Pass-through
4x 75Ω BNC
2x 15 pin D-Sub (4 Stereo Services)
4x XLR Breakout Cable Available
4x BNC Breakout Cable Available
Terminal Block Cable Available
4 Audio Pairs SDI Embedded
MANAGEMENT
Connector:
Protocols:
User Interfaces:
Automation Interfaces:
Firmware Updates:
RJ-45 10/100 - Auto Negotiating
HTTP and SNMP
Full control via web GUI
Full control via front panel
Full status and control via SNMP
Configurable SNMP traps
Web services API available
Via web GUI
DIMENSIONS/POWER
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Power:
Supply Options:
1 RU, 1.72” (44 mm)
1 RU, 17.2” (437 mm)
14.6” (370 mm)
14.6” (370 mm)
Single AC Power Supply (Standard)
Dual AC Power Supply (Optional)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating Temp:
Storage Temp:
Relative Operating Humidity:
0° to 50°C
-40°C to 65°C
<95% (non-condensing)
OPTIONAL FEATURES AND LICENSES
4x3G-SDI Output for 4K/UHD Video Output License
Output Formats:
Output Interfaces:
SDI Link Modes:
4096x2160p up to 60
3840x2160 up to 60
HEVC M10P@MT up to L5.1
4x 75Ω BNC, Quad Link
4x HD panels or SMPTE 425-5 interleaved (user selectable)
1x 75Ω BNC HD down-convert
Discrete Channel Audio Output License
Adds Output Formats:
PCM (Decoded Discrete channels for 5.1 Sources)
Analog (Decoded Discrete channels for 5.1 Sources)
4x Service Audio Decode License
Additional Audio Services:
2 Services (Total of 4 Services)
Simultaneous SD Video Output Module
Mirrored SD SDI Outputs:
Composite Output:
Genlock License
Enables genlock input:
2x 75Ω BNC
1x 75Ω BNC, NTSC, PAL-B/G/I/D/M/N
1x 75Ω BNC
1080p50/60 Video Output License
Additional SDI Formats:
Additional Output Formats:
3G-SDI Level A
1920x1080p @ 50, 59.94, 60
SCTE 35 to SCTE 104/Relay Output License
Cablelabs ESAM POIS Interface License
Included Transport Stream Input/Output Features
ASI Input/Output:
2 x 75Ω BNC
250 Kbps to 200 Mbps
BISS Descrambling License
Supported Modes:
DVB-CI Multi-Service License
Multi-BISS Support:
PID/Service Filtering Output License
Filtering:
Table Regeneration (MPEG Mode):
Table Pass-through (MPEG Mode):
Regeneration (DVB Mode):
Table Pass-through (DVB Mode):
Mode 1, Mode E, Injected ID
Enables Multi-service Descrambling
10 Independent TS (MPTS or SPTS) created; output via IP or ASI
PAT regeneration
PMT, CAT, NIT pass-through table
PAT, SDT
PMT, CAT, NIT, EIT, RST, TDT, TOT
OPTIONAL MODULES
CatonCaster Optional modules
Compatible with CatonCaster HD422 and 4K420
CatonEngine R2TP INPUT MODULE
Physical Interface:
Input Format:
IP Encapsulation:
Addressing:
Security:
Stream Key:
Per TS Bitrate:
Available in Fall 2020
2x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Auto-Negotiate
CatonEngine R2TP or UDP
1 to 7 TS Packets per IP Packet
Unicast
AES 128/256 Encryption
User Define
250 Kbps to 80Mbps
IP INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE
Physical Interface:
Input Format:
Output Format:
IP Encapsulation:
Addressing:
IGMP compatibility:
Per TS Bitrate:
2x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Auto-Negotiate
UDP or RTP
Constant Bitrate or Null-Stripped
RTP Header Extensions Supported
SMPTE 2022/CoP3 FEC Supported
UDP, RTP (with License)
1 to 7 TS Packets per IP Packet
Unicast or Multicast
Version 1, 2 & 3
250 Kbps to 200 Mbps
DVB-S/S2/S2X INPUT MODULE
Physical Interface:
Frequency Range:
Symbol Rates:
DVB-S Modulation Modes:
DVB-S2/S2X Modulation Modes:
LNB Power:
Control Tone Support:
Supported Roll-off Factors:
DVB-S2/S2X Advanced Feature License
Additional Modulation Modes:
4x 75Ω F-Type
950-2150 MHz
1-72 Msps with 8PSK/QPSK
1-60 Msps with 16APSK and higher
QPSK (All FEC Rates)
QPSK/8PSK (All FEC Rates)
16/32/64APSK (with License)
Off/13/14/18/19VDC @ 450mA
22 kHz On/Off
0.35, 0.25, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10, 0.05
16/32/64APSK (All FEC Rates)
VCM Demodulation Support
Multistream Support (Single ISI)
DVB-T/T2/C/C2/ISDB-T INPUT MODULE
Physical Interface:
Frequency Range:
Bandwidth:
Constellations:
DVB-T:
DVB-T2:
DVB-C:
DVB-C2:
ISDB-T:
1x 75Ω F-Type
42-1002 MHz
1.7MHz, 5 MHz, 6MHz, 7MHz, 8MHz
QPSK, QAM16, QAM64 (All FEC Rates)
QPSK, QAM16, QAM64, QAM256 (All FEC Rates)
QAM16, QAM32, QAM64, QAM128, QAM256 (All FEC Rates)
QAM16, QAM64, QAM256, QAM1024, QAM4096 (All FEC Rates)
QPSK, QAM16, QAM64 (All FEC Rates)
DVB-CI DESCRAMBLING MODULE
Physical Interface:
Without Multi-Service License:
With Multi-Service License:
Adds two DVB-CI CAM Slots
Descrambles Decoded Service Only
Number of Services limited by CAM
8VSB/QAM-B INPUT MODULE
Physical Interface:
Frequency Range:
Sensitivity:
8VSB Standard:
8VSB Channel Plans:
QAM Standard:
QAM Channel Plans:
QAM Constellations:
1x 75Ω F-Type
50-1000 MHz
-34 to +40 dBmV (A74 Compliant)
ATSC A/53E
Broadcast
ITU Annex B/SCTE DVS-031
FCC, IRC, HRC
QAM64, QAM256
BROADCOM TURBOPSK RECEIVER MODULE
Physical Interface:
Frequency Range:
Symbol Rates:
DVB-S Modulation Modes:
TurboPSK Modulation Modes:
1x 75Ω F-Type
950-2150 MHz
1-30 Msps
QPSK (All FEC Rates)
QPSK /8PSK (All FEC Rates)
SUPPORT