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Add an Upstream OOB service group
Last Updated: July 07, 2026

Before adding an Upstream OOB service group to the VTM, the VARPD configuration needs to be defined on the VUE.

  1. Select Service Groups from the navigation bar.
  2. Click the (Menu) button.
    The menu options appear.
  3. Click Add.
    The Add Service Group window is displayed.
  4. Enter a name for the service group in the Name field.
  5. Select Upstream OOB from the Type pull-down.
  6. Optional: Enter an AdZone.
    AdZones are generally pre-defined and apply to a geographical area to which particular ad distributions apply.
  7. Optional: Enter a Location.
  8. Select a Destination IP for this service group from the pull-down.
    The VARPD Source ID is auto-filled for the Destination IP.
  9. Enter a VARPD RF Port ID for this service group.
  10. Enter a VARPD Demod ID for this service group.
  11. Select a Channel Template from the dialog.
  12. Click Next.
    The Upstream OOB Channel Config screen opens.
  13. If a Frequency template is available, you can apply it by selecting it in the Frequency Template pull-down.
  14. Click to add new channel details.

    Enter the following details:

    Field
    Description
    Frequency (KHz)
    Frequency assigned to this channel.
    Channel Template
    Select a channel template for the frequency.
    Destination IP
    IP address of upstream destination for the service group to which this channel is assigned..
    VARPD Source ID
    Virtual ARPD Source ID used by the service group to which this channel is assigned.
    VARPD Demod ID
    Virtual ARPD Demodulator ID used by the service group to which this channel is assigned.
    VARPD RF Port
    Virtual ARPD RF Port used by the service group to which this channel is assigned.

    To remove a channel, click in the row of the channel.

  15. Click Next.
    Continue to Complete RxD configuration.