Antrica ANT-48100 User manual

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ANT-48100 User Manual
1 Channel Transcoder
(4 Channel Decoder)

Contents
Overview
1.0 Whats in the box
2.0 Setting up the ANT-48100
3.0 Configuring the ANT-48100
4.0 Network
5.0 Operation Mode
6.0 Encoder
7.0 Decoder
8.0 Transcoder
9.0 Mixer Mode
10.0 Display
11.0 Extensions
12.0 System
13.0 Other Information
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Overview
The ANT-48100 TRANSCODER is a highly flexible IP to IP transcoder. Featuring up
to 4 channels of decoding on one Ethernet port (NIC) and 1 channel of re-encoding
(Transcoding) on a second Ethernet Port (NIC). This transcoder is intended for IP to
IP transcoding without offering any local video inputs or outputs. The Transcoder
engine can take up to 4 decoded streams and re encode them as a 1x1 or 2x2
image with a single stream (no secondary stream is available) . The decoder block
can decode 1-4 streams then combine them as a quad image or in the case of one
decoded stream a single image. These quad and single images can also be scaled
to 1080P 720P and 576P resolutions. Additionally the decoder engine can decode
URLs or pre recorded video files. SRT decoding is supported.
Once decoded and scaled the images pass to the Encoder engine. The encoder can
then re-encode (transcode) these decoded streams as HTTP RTSP RTP MPEG-TS ,
RTMP and SRT streams on to a completely independent LAN Network Interface.
As the Transcoder features two independent Network interfaces it acts as an
effective Video stream air gap between two networks.
1.What’s in the Box
The ANT-48100 box contains
- ANT-48100 Transcoder
-12 Volt Power converter (requires an IEC AC mains lead)
-UK/EU/USA or China IEC 110/240v AC Lead (depending on your location)
-HDMI leads x1
-1 sets of stereo Audio line input cables
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2. Setting up the ANT-48100
Connect the ANT-48100 to a laptop or PC via an Ethernet switch using standard
ethernet cables.
Connect the Output Video using an HDMI OUTPUT to a suitable monitor. Connect
the HDMI input to a suitable HDMI source.
Connect the 12 volt power input and switch on.
The ANT-48100 will take approximately 1 minute to boot up. You will see there are 3
LEDS on the front panel …Power, Not Used and LAN. On power up the RED LED
will illuminate and the Green LAN LED will illuminate if connected via ethernet to a
switch or laptop PC. You are now ready to setup the ANT-48100 Transcoder
3. ANT-48100 IP addresses and Log In
The ANT-48100 default IP address is
192.168.1.168 (Encoder IP output) and
192.168.1.160 (Decoder IP Input). Please set
the laptop/PC Ethernet IP address to be in the
same sub-domain e.g 192.168.1.XXX
Open Chrome to view settings and Preview
video (or other up to date browser to just view
settings without video preview) and browse to
192.168.1.168/160 You will be asked to LOGIN: User : admin , password: admin
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4.0 Setup of the ANT-48100 in IP INPUT
(Decoder) mode (192.168.1.160)
4.1 Status
The status tab will show you information on the IP Input settings . This is effectively a
decoder within the transcoder and can decode up to 4 streams or files. This screen
will show if you are in 1x1 mode (1-1 transcode) or 2x2 mode (4 channels decoded
and arranged as a quad image then transcoded) . The input URLs or files are shown
here
4.2 Network
This section defines the network settings of the IP Ethernet input port. NOTE! The
ANT-48100 has two ethernet ports (NICs) which are independent . This setting is for
the Transcoder IP input (decode)
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4.3 Video Source
Video source has 3 sub sections (tabs): On protocol Video , P2P video and SRT
settings
4.31 On Protocol Video XXXXXX?????
Output Resolution: This allows you to set the resolution of the decoded image/
images prior to re encoding
Network Caching: This is a buffer for the decoder section and helps with Network
jitter but as a result introduces latency in the overall Transcode process.
MPTS Program: XXXXXXXXXXXXX????
Private Protocol: On or OFF XXXXXXXXXXX???
Path Setting: This is either a URL or a .SDP file location for using as the source of
the decoder section
Split Mode (if using a URL): Select 1x1 or 2x2 mode (quad) for decoding
Input: 1-4: These are the URLs for the 4 decoded inputs . Generally you would use
1 input in 1x1 mode or 2,3 or 4 inputs for 2x2 mode .
Audio Channel: This defines which URL Input you will be using as the source of the
audio . Enter XXXXXXXXXX in this section
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4.3.2 P2P Video
In this section you are able to XXXXXXX
Intranet Search or Manual input: Allows you to XXXXXXXX
Play: This will enable XXXXXXX
4.3.3 SRT Settings
This section allows Secure Reliable Transport settings to be input if XXXXXXXX
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4.4 System
System Settings Tab: This allows the Decoder section of the transcoder to be
Factory reset or rebooted
Change Password: Allows for the default admin password or previously used
password to be changed.
Update: This allows firmware for the decoder section to be upgraded
Version: The firmware currently installed for the Decoder part of the Transcoder.
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Timing Reboot: Allows the Decoder section to be rebooted automatically every N
Hours ( 0-200 Hours)
5.0 Setup of the ANT-48100 in IP OUTPUT
(Encoder) mode (192.168.1.168)
5.1 Status
Status shows information about the Encoder section of the ANT-48100 Transcoder
and is broken down into 4 sections:
Access Address: The URL of the encoded stream depending what stream method
is selected HTTP RTSP RTP etc .
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Video Parameters: Defines the resolution and frame rate of the encoder input being
supplied by the decoder section.
Hardware Status: A visual indication of XXXXXXX
Preview: Allows a preview of the encoded video stream if using Chrome as a
browser. XXXXXXX
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5.2 Network
This section allows you set the Transcoder (Encoder) network IP address , DHCP
On/Off and other network settings such as Gateway , Netmask, DNS and information
about the MAC address.
5.3 Output :
This section defines the Encoder parameters , type off Codec and all other encoder
settings.
HDMI MAIN: This Encoder only has one stream called MAIN , no sub stream
settings
Set Stream Venc: Choose H264 or H265 Encoding codec
Channel Name: Choose a channel ID / Name XXXXXXX
Mirror Control: Reverses the image in the vertical plane
Flip Control: Flips the image in the Horizontal plane
Aspect Ratio: Defines Auto, 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio for the streamed image
Bitrate Control: CBR or VBR modes
Key Interval: This is the GOP for the encoder ratio of I to P frames.
Encoded Size: Streams the Decoded image or scales this image based on these
settings
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Bitrate: Set the encoder bit rate in kilo bits per second (1 = 1kB/s)
Fluctuation Levels: Sets the fluctuation of data ratesXXXXX
H.264 Profile: Choose Baseline Main or High profile
Encoded Frame Rate: Frames per second of encoded stream
Package: Uses FFMPEG or VLC codec packages
Buffer Mode: XXXXXX
PMT ID: XXXXXXXX
Transport ID: XXXXXXX
Stream ID : XXXXXXX
Program ID: XXXXXXXX
SDT Name: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HTTP: Select Enable if you wish to use http streaming and edit the stream identifier
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HTTP Port: Select the port used for HTTP streaming
RTSP: Select Enable to use RTSP mode and edit the stream identifier (/HDMI is
default)
RTSP PORT: Defines the RTSP port 554 default
RTSP Authentication: Enable user name password RTSP authentication
RTSP Mode: Video + Audio, video or Audio only
RTSP TCP: select UDP or TCP streaming
TTL: Time to live setting
Unicast IP: Enable MPEG-TS Unicast here and set destination IP
Unicast Port: Set the port for unicast MPEG-TS
Multicast IP: Enable multicast MPEG-TS and set the IP
Multicast Port: Define the multicast MPEG-TS Port
RTP Server: Enable RTP mode and set IP
RTP Port: Set the RTP port
RTMP: Enable RTMP mode and define either IP addressing or URL addressing here
RTMP Mode: Define video + Audio, Video or Audio only
RTMP URL: If using URL mode set the URL here. If using IP mode then other boxes
will appear regarding server details for RTMP IP streaming
SRT: Enable SRT here and define if listener or caller
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Encrypto: enable or disableXXXXXXXX
Listen Port : Define the listener port if this mode selected.
Latency: XXXXXXXXX
5.4 Extended
5.41 Main OSD
The extended /Main OSD Setting tab allows for a logo and text to be overlaid on the
encoded images. A Logo file names logo.bmp can be uploaded and then positioned
using the Logo X and Y parameters in numbers of pixels. (1920 x1080)
Text can be written and positioned like the logo file using X and Y co-ordinates and
font size/ colour and alpha can be selected.
Note! The Logo file must be encoded as a XXXXXXXbit bitmap
5.42 Color Setting
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Color setting allows adjustment of the OSD parameters.
5.43 Image Setting
5.44 RTMP-HLS Setting
In this section if using RTMP or HLS parameters are input here.
5.45 Smart Encoder
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Smart encoder allows for XXXXXXXXXX
13.0 Other Information
Please visit our website www.antrica.com and browse to the product page (e.g
ANT-48100 ) where you can find a DOWNLOADS SECTION :
- application notes
- Full User manuals
- FAQs
- Firmware
- Other useful information
- More help Open up a Technical Support Ticket from the support page.
Contact: [email protected]
Call : [phone] x3
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