HE-21: User Guide
1. Introduction
Arantia HE-21 Compact Headend
- The smart choice for digital service reception.
Arantia HE-21 headend is the most efficient solution in the market for the reception and streaming of
IPTV channels, allowing operators, hospitality, corporations, airports, ports, transport stations, admin-
istrative buildings, and singular projects to distribute IPTV and Digital TV services (DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2,
DVB-C, ISDB-T, ATSC, etc.) with the highest quality and reliability.
It integrates all the functions into a single chassis, including a wide range of input interfaces, making
service aggregation easier for transport over any type of network in the most efficient way.
The equipment supports FTA (free-to-air) channels and pay TV services through the DVB CI interfaces
included in some of the input modules.
In addition, Arantia HE-21 compact headend complies with the most common standards in the industry:
MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MPEG-H HEVC/H.265, SD/HD/4K, MP2, MP3, AAC, DD+, . . .
1.1 Main features
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Content aggregation
When configured as a high-density receiver, the Arantia HE-21 headend allows the integration of
services from different sources, including IP, DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, DVB-T/T2, ATSC, ISDB-T and HDMI
with IP output.
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Central headend
The flexibility of system configuration allows for the aggregation of services from different sources
and for the preparation for the distribution over IPTV networks.
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Web Tool
The Arantia HE-21 headend configuration is based on web platform that optimizes the installation
procedure.
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Descrambling
The service is compatible with most CAs in the market that support the AES and DVB CSA algo-
rithms through the DVB CI interfaces included in some input modules. It allows the descrambling
of multiple services, maximizing system use and solution design.
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Personalisation
Arantia HE-21 adapts to any project requirements, allowing for multiple configurations thanks to
the wide range of card types available.
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Designed to last
The Arantia HE-21 headend is manufactured using maximum quality components and equipped
with a forced cooling system that allows for a long service life.
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Prepared for the future
UHD television and the new HEVC codec are both compatible with the Arantia HE-21 headend.
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