Ascent Communication Technology EC2200 User manual

ACT EC2200
Encoder &
Modulator
User Guide
Revision A

ACT EC2200 Series
Encoders & Modulators
ACT Document Number: ACT EC2200 UG Revision A
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Revision History
Revision
Date
Reason for Change
A10/10/2015 Initial Release

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Product Introduction.......................................................................................... 5
1.1 Outline ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Main Features ................................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Principle Chart................................................................................................................................ 8
1.5 EC2200 SD Appearance and Illustration ........................................................................................ 9
1.6 EC2200 HD Appearance and Illustration...................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2. EC2200 SD Installation Guide............................................................................ 11
2.1 Acquisition Check ......................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Installation Preparation ............................................................................................................... 11
2.2.1 Device Installation Flow Chart:..............................................................................................................12
2.2.2 Environment Requirements ....................................................................................................................12
2.2.3 Grounding Requirements........................................................................................................................12
2.2.4 Frame Grounding....................................................................................................................................13
2.2.5 Device Grounding...................................................................................................................................13
2.3 Wire Connection .......................................................................................................................... 13
2.4 EC2200 SD Installation ................................................................................................................. 14
2.4.1 EC2200 SD Signal Cable Connection ....................................................................................................14
2.4.2 Unbalanced Audio and CVBS Video Input Connection .........................................................................14
2.4.3 ASI output interface connection .............................................................................................................15
2.4.4 IP Output Interface connection...............................................................................................................15
2.4.5 NMS Connection....................................................................................................................................16
2.5 EC2200 HD Installation ................................................................................................................ 16
2.5.1 EC2200 HD Signal Cable Connection....................................................................................................16
2.5.2 HDMI or SDI Input Interface Connection..............................................................................................17
2.5.3 ASI output interface connection .............................................................................................................18
2.5.4 IP Output Interface connection...............................................................................................................18
2.5.5 NMS Connection....................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 3. EC2200 SD Operation ....................................................................................... 19
3.1 Initializing..................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2 General Settings........................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.1 Input Setting ...........................................................................................................................................20
3.2.2 ASI Settings............................................................................................................................................28
3.2.3 Output Setting.........................................................................................................................................28
3.2.4 Network Setting......................................................................................................................................30
3.2.5 Saving Configuration..............................................................................................................................31

3.2.6 Loading Configuration............................................................................................................................31
3.2.7 Version ....................................................................................................................................................32
3.2.8 Language ................................................................................................................................................32
Chapter 4. EC2200 HD Operation....................................................................................... 33
4.1 Initializing..................................................................................................................................... 33
4.2 General Setting ............................................................................................................................ 34
4.2.1 Input Setting ...........................................................................................................................................34
4.2.2 ASI Settings............................................................................................................................................39
4.2.3 Output Setting.........................................................................................................................................39
4.2.4 Network Setting......................................................................................................................................41
4.2.5 Saving Configuration..............................................................................................................................42
4.2.6 Loading Configuration............................................................................................................................42
4.2.7 Version ....................................................................................................................................................43
4.2.8 3.2.8 Language........................................................................................................................................43
Chapter 5. EC2200 SD NMS Operation ............................................................................... 44
5.1 Installation ................................................................................................................................... 44
5.2 Software Operation ..................................................................................................................... 44
5.2.1 Login Interface........................................................................................................................................44
5.2.2 Main Interface.........................................................................................................................................45
5.2.3 Adding Frequency Point.........................................................................................................................46
5.2.4 Adding Equipment under Given Frequency Point..................................................................................47
5.2.5 Edit Equipment Interface........................................................................................................................48
5.2.6 Delete Equipment ...................................................................................................................................49
5.2.7 Save Configuration.................................................................................................................................50
5.3 EC2200 SD Encoder Operation ..................................................................................................... 51
5.3.1 Parameters Setting ..................................................................................................................................51
5.3.2Multiplexing ...........................................................................................................................................57
5.3.3 Tables......................................................................................................................................................59
5.3.4 Real-time Monitor ..................................................................................................................................63
5.4 Other Settings .............................................................................................................................. 64
5.4.1 Difference between Set and Remote Save..............................................................................................64
5.4.2 IP Modification.......................................................................................................................................64
5.4.3 User Add.................................................................................................................................................66
Chapter 6. EC2200 HD SNMP Operation ............................................................................ 66
6.1 Installation ................................................................................................................................... 67
6.2 Software Operation ..................................................................................................................... 67
6.2.1 Login Interface........................................................................................................................................67
6.2.2 Main Interface.........................................................................................................................................68

6.2.3 Adding Frequency Point.........................................................................................................................69
6.2.4 Adding Equipment under Given Frequency Point..................................................................................70
6.2.5 Edit Equipment Interface........................................................................................................................70
6.2.6 Delete Equipment ...................................................................................................................................72
6.2.7 Save Configuration.................................................................................................................................72
6.3 EC2200 HD Encoder Operation .................................................................................................... 73
6.3.1 Parameters Setting ..................................................................................................................................73
6.3.2 Multiplexing ...........................................................................................................................................77
6.3.3 Tables......................................................................................................................................................78
6.3.4 Real-time Monitor ..................................................................................................................................82
6.4 Other Settings .............................................................................................................................. 83
6.4.1 Difference between Set and Remote Save..............................................................................................83
6.4.2 IP Modification.......................................................................................................................................84
6.4.3 User Add.................................................................................................................................................85
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 87
Ordering Information........................................................................................................... 88
Chapter 1. Product Introduction
1.1 Outline
The EC2200 series HD and SD encoders are multiplexing devices able to provide high quality MPTS
outputs for a variety of digital distribution systems.
The HD encoder supports 4 HDMI (or SDI) inputs while the SD encoder has 8 AV (8 CVBS and 8
unbalanced analog stereo audio) input channels. Both encoders also have an ASI input, and
after a multiplexing process can simultaneously output ASI and IP signals.
To ensure high picture quality, the HD encoder uses the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 encoding format
while the SD encoder supports the MPEG-2 format. Both encoders use the MPEG-1 Audio Layer

II, LC-AAC, and HE-AAC(V2) / HE-AAC formats for audio encoding. The EC2200 series encoders
allow PSI/SI information to be inserted into the MPTS output, and can be managed using a
network management system (NMS).
With their high compatibility and cost efficient designs, the EC2200 series encoders are ideal
devices for your digital TV broadcasting needs.
1.2 Main Features
Supports 1 ASI input and 4 HDMI (or SDI) inputs [HD] / 8 AV inputs [SD]
Supports MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile Level 4.0 [HD] / MPEG-2 MP@ML [SD]
Supports MPEG-1 Audio Layer II, LC-AAC, and HE-AAC (V2) / HE-AAC
Supports 720P, 1080i, 1080P HD video format [HD] / D1, HD1, 2/3D1, 3/4D1 resolutions [SD]
0.8 Mbps ~ 19 Mbps (each channel)
Multiplexer functionality
Supports both PAL and NTSC formats
Supports ASI and IP outputs
Supports PSI/SI editing and insertion
Operated by keyboard and LCD display
Devices can be updated through an NMS port
1.3 Specifications
HD Encoder
SD Encoder
Input
4 × SDI input (EC2200 HD-SDI)
8 CVBS inputs
4 × HDMI input (EC2200 HD-HDMI)
8 pairs unbalanced stereo audio
inputs
1 × ASI input, BNC interface
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Video
Resolution
1920×1080_59.94P, 1920×1080_50P,
1920×1080_59.94i, 1920×1080_50i,
1280×720_59.94p, 1280×720_50p,
720×576_50i, 720×480_59.94i
PAL: 720×576_50i, 704×576_50i,
640×576_50i, 320×288_50i,
176×288_50i, 176×144_50i
NTSC: 720×480_60i, 544×480_60i,
352×480_60i 320×240_60i,
Encoding
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile
Level 4.0
MPEG-2 MP@ML
Bit Rate
0.8 Mbps ~ 19 Mbps each channel
0.125 Mbps ~ 19 Mbps each channel
Rate Control
CBR, VBR
CBR, 4 × SDI input VBR
GOP Structure
IBBP
IPPPP, IBPBP, IBBPB, IBBBP
Advanced
Pretreatment
Deinterlacing, noise reduction, sharpening
Audio
Encoding
MPEG-1 Audio Layer II, LC-AAC,
HE-AAC (V2)
MPEG-1 Audio Layer II, LC-AAC,
HE-AAC
Sampling Rate
48 kHz
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Bit Rate
64 kb/s ~ 384 kb/s each channel
32 kb/s ~ 384 kb/s each channel
Multiplexing
1 ASI input multiplexed and 4 SPTS
encoding channels
1 ASI input multiplexed with 8 local
TS channels
Stream Output
2 × ASI output, BNC interface
MPTS and 4 SPTS over U D P,
10/100Base-T Ethernet interface,
MPTS over UDP, 10/100Base-T
Ethernet interface (UDP
System Functions
LCD / keyboard operated, NMS support
Chinese-English control interface
Ethernet software upgrades
Miscellaneous
Dimensions
(W× L× H)
440 mm × 410 mm × 44.5 mm
482 mm × 455 mm × 44 mm
Approx.
Weight
4 kg
4 kg
Temperature
0 ~ 45°C (operation), -20 ~ 80°C (Storage)
Power
AC 110V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz
AC 220V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz
AC 100 V ~ 220 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz
Consumption
25 W
17.6 W
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1.1 Principle Chart
EC2200 8-in-1 MPEG-2 SD Encoder
EC2200 4-in-1 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 HD Encoder
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1.2 EC2200 SD Appearance and Illustrations
Front Panel Illustration:
Indicated areas: All indicators will light on when the device is in a working state.
1
LCD screen
2
Indicators
Power indicator
TS in: input lock indicator
CH1-CH8: Indicator is on when program has been multiplexed
3
UP/ DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT keys
4
ENTER key
5
MENU key
6
LOCK key
Rear Panel Illustration:
1
8 × CVBS input ports
7
Data port (for IP signal output)
2
CVBS input serial numbers from 1 to 8
8
NMS (network management port)
3
Video input port
9
Power switch
4
Audio input port (Left & Right channels)
10
Fuse
5
ASI input port
11
Power socket
6
2 × ASI output ports
12
Grounding pole
2
3
4
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1.3 EC2200 HD Appearance and Illustrations
Front Panel Illustration:
1 2 3 45 6
Indicated areas: All indicators will light on when the device is in a working state.
1
LCD Screen
2
Indicators
Power Indicator
TS In: Input Lock Indicator
CH1 TS out – CH4 TS out: device starts to encode and output TS
CH1 Alarm – CH4 Alarm: device stops encoding or encoding error
3
UP/ DOWN, LEFT/RIGHT Keys
4
ENTER key
5
Menu Key
6
Lock Key
Rear Panel Illustration (EC2200 HD-HDMI):
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Rear Panel Illustration (EC2200 HD-SDI):
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1
4 × HDMI Input Ports-- EC2200 HD-HDMI
5
NMS (Network Management Port)
4 × SDI Input Ports-- EC2200 HD-SDI
6
Power Switch and socket
2
ASI Input Port
7
Grounding Pole
3
2 × ASI Output Ports
4
Data Port (for IP Signal Output)
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Chapter 2. EC2200 SD Installation Guide
2.1 Acquisition Check
When users first open the package for the device, they should make sure that everything on the
packing list is included:
EC2200 SD
EC2200 8-in-1 MPEG-2 SD Encoder 1pcs
User’s Manual 1pcs
Analog Audio/Video Composite Input Cable 8pcs
ASI Cable 1pcs
Power Cord 1pcs
EC2200 HD
EC2200 HD 4-in-1 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 HD Encoder 1pcs
User’s Manual 1pcs
HDMI Cable for EC2200 HD-HDMI 4pcs
SDI Cable for EC2200 HD-SDI 4pcs
ASI Cable 1pcs
Power Cord 1pcs
If any item is missing or different from the list above, please contact your local dealer.
2.2 Installation Preparation
Please follow the below steps when installing this device. The details of installation will be
described in this chapter. Users can also refer to the rear panel chart during installation.
The main contents of this chapter include:
Checking the device for missing or damaged parts
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Preparing the work area for installation
Installing the encoder
Connecting signal cables
Connecting communication ports (if necessary)
2.2.1 Device Installation Flow Chart:
Connecting
Grouding
Wire and
Power
Cord
Acquisition
Check Fixing
Device Setting
Parameter Running
Device
Connecting
Signal Wire
2.2.2 Environment Requirements
Item
Requirement
Machine Hall
Space
When installing the machine frame array into a machine hall, the distance
between 2 rows of machine frames should be 1.2 ~ 1.5 m and the distance
between a machine frame and a wall should be no less than 0.8 m.
Machine Hall
Floor
Electric isolation, dust free
Volume resistivity of ground anti-static material:
1×107 ~ 1×1010Ω, Grounding current limiting resistance: 1M (Floor bearing should
be greater than 450 kg/m2).
Environment
Temperature
5 ~ 40°C (sustainable ), 0 ~ 45°C (temporary)
Air conditioning is recommended
Relative
Temperature
20% ~ 80% sustainable 10% ~ 90% short time
Pressure
86~105Kpa
Door & Window
Install rubber strips to seal door gaps and dual-level window glasses
Wall
Can be covered with wallpaper or not-too-bright paint.
Fire Protection
Fire alarm system and extinguisher
Power
Device power, air conditioning power, and lighting power should all be
independent of each other. Device power requires AC power 220V 50 Hz. Please
carefully check before running.
2.2.3 Grounding Requirements
Good grounding designs are the basis of reliability and stability for these devices. Good
grounding is also the best guarantee against lightning arresting and interference rejection.
Coaxial cable outer conductors and isolation layers should maintain proper electrical
conducting with the metal housing of the device.
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The grounding conductor should be copper in order to reduce high frequency impedance,
and the grounding wire should be as thick and short as possible.
Users should make sure both ends of the grounding wire are good conductors and rust-
resistant.
Users should not use any other device as part of grounding electric circuit.
The area of conduction between the grounding wire and device’s frame should be no less
than 25 mm2.
2.2.4 Frame Grounding
All machine frames should be connected with protective copper strips. The grounding wire should
be as short as possible and avoid circling. The area of conduction between grounding wire and
grounding strip should be no less than 25 mm2.
2.2.5 Device Grounding
Connect the device’s grounding rod to the frame’s grounding pole with copper wire.
2.3 Wire Connection
The grounding wire conductive screw is located at the right end of the rear panel, and the power
switch, fuse, and power supply socket are right next to that. The order is this: the power switch
is on the left, the power supply socket is on the right, and the fuse is between them.
Connecting Power Cord
Insert one end into the power supply socket, and insert the other end to an AC power source.
Connecting Grounding Wire
When the device is independently connected to protective ground, it should adopt
independent way, say, share the same ground with other devices. When the device adopts
united way, the grounding resistance should be smaller than 1Ω.

Caution:
Before connecting a power cord to the EC2200 SD Encoder, users should set the power switch
to “OFF.”
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2.4 EC2200 SD Installation
2.4.1 EC2200 SD Signal Cable Connection
The signal connections include the input signal cable and the output signal cable. The details are
as follows:
Figure 1 Unbalanced audio and CVBS video input cable
Figure 2 ASI output cable
Figure 3 Network cable (CAT5)
2.4.2 Unbalanced Audio and CVBS Video Input Connection
Refer to the connector mark described on the rear panel illustration in section 1.6 to find the
CVBS input connection interface, and then connect the analog CVBS video and unbalanced audio
cables. One end is connected to the signal source equipment while the other end to the encoder’s
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CVBS input port. The encoder’s Analog Composite Video input port and its connection are
illustrated as follows:
2.4.3 ASI output interface connection
User can firstly find the ASI output interface on the device according to the connector mark
described on the rear panel illustration, and then connect the ASI cable (in the accessories). One
end is connected to the encoder’s ASI out connector (ASI1, ASI2) while the other end to the TS
stream multiplexer or modulator’s ASI input port. The encoder’s ASI output interface and its
connection are illustrated as follow:
2.4.4 IP Output Interface connection
Users can firstly find the DATA interface on the device according to the connector mark described
on the rear panel illustration, and then connect the network (CAT5). One end of the network cable
is connected to the encoder’s DATA output connector, while the other end to the TS stream
multiplexer IP input port or other device which can input IP signal. The encoder’s DATA connection
is illustrated as follows:
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2.4.5 NMS Connection
Users can firstly find the NMS interface on the device according to the connector mark described
on the rear panel illustration, and then connect the network (CAT5). One end of the network cable
is connected to the encoder’s NMS connecter, while the other end to the computer or the PC.
The encoder’s NMS connection is illustrated as follows:
2.5 EC2200 HD Installation
2.5.1 EC2200 HD Signal Cable Connection
The signal connections include the connection of input signal cable and the connection of output
signal cable. The details are as follows:
Figure 4 HDMI input cable (EC2200 HD-HDMI)
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Figure 5 SDI input cable (EC2200 HD-SDI)
Figure 6 ASI output cable
Figure 7 Network cable (CAT5)
2.5.2 HDMI or SDI Input Interface Connection
First find the HDMI or SDI interface on the device according to the connector mark described on
the rear panel illustration, and then connect the HDMI or SDI cable (in the accessories). One end
is connected to the head-end equipment and the other end to the encoder’s HDMI or SDI input
port. The encoder’s HDMI or SDI input port and its connection are illustrated as follows:
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2.5.3 ASI output interface connection
User can first find the ASI output interface on the device according to the connector mark
described on the rear panel illustration, and then connect the ASI cable (in the accessories). One
end is connected to the encoder’s ASI out connector (ASI out1, ASI out2) while the other end to
the TS stream multiplexer or modulator’s ASI input port. The encoder’s ASI output interface and
its connection are illustrated as follow:
2.5.4 IP Output Interface connection
Users can first find the DATA interface on the device according to the connector mark described
on the rear panel illustration, and then connect the network (CAT5). One end of the network cable
is connected to the encoder’s DATA output connector, while the other end to the TS stream
multiplexer IP input port or other device which can input IP signal. The encoder’s DATA connection
is illustrated as follows:
2.5.5 NMS Connection
Users can first find the NMS interface on the device according to the connector mark described
on the rear panel illustration, and then connect the network cable (CAT5). One end of the network
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cable is connected to the encoder’s NMS connecter, while the other end should be attached to
the computer or the PC. The encoder’s NMS connection is illustrated as follows:
Chapter 3. EC2200 SD Operation
The EC2200 SD Encoder’s front panel is its user operating interface. Before operating, users can
decide whether to use the default settings or to customize the input and output parameters
settings.
Keyboard Function Description:
ENTER: Activates the parameters which need modifications, or confirms changes after
modification.
MENU: Cancels presently entered value, or restores previous settings and returns to the previous
menu.
LEFT/RIGHT: Moves the “►” to choose or set the parameters.
UP/DOWN: Modifies selected parameters or page up/down when no parameter is selected.
LOCK: Locks the screen / cancels the lock state. After pressing the lock key, the system will ask
users whether or not they want to save present settings. If not, the LCD will display the current
configuration state.
At the “Factory Configuration” page, users can press the ENTER key to restore the factory default
configuration.
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3.1 Initializing
After powering on the device, it will take a few seconds to initialize the system, and then the LCD
will show the device name and output real-time bit rate in the first row, and the 8 channels’
respective hue encoding system (P: PAL; N: NTSC) and input real-time encoding bit rate in the
second row. It shows as below:
8 in 1 Encoder 23.485 Mbps
1P 02.94M 2N 02.73M 3P 02.92M 4N 02.90M
3.2 General Settings
By pressing the LOCK key, users can enter the main menu and set the input and output parameters
in the following editing interfaces, the LCD will display the following pages:
►1 Input Setting 2 ASI Setting
3 Output Setting 4 Network Setting
►5 Saving Config 6 Loading Config
7 Version （SNMP）8 Language
The option with “►” is the current selection, users can press the ENTER key to enter the specified
submenu to modify the device parameter.
3.2.1 Input Setting
Under this menu, users can enter the corresponding encoding channel to set the relevant audio
and video input parameters, and select programs to multiplex. The LCD will display 8 submenus
from Encoding Channel 1 to Encoding Channel 8. The setting principle is the same for Encoding
Channels 1-8, so this manual only takes one channel as an example to explain. After pressing the
ENTER key, the LCD will display the following pages:
►1.1 Encoder 1 1.2 Encoder 2
1.3 Encoder 3 1.4 Encoder 4
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