Dexin NDS3558A User manual

NDS3558A Network Encoder
User Manual

Thank you for choosing our network encoder.
Please read this manual carefully to install, use and maintain the network encoder in the best conditions of
performance. Keep this manual for future reference.
Directory
CHAPTER 1 Product Introductions........................................................................ 1
General Description ................................................................................................ 1
System Connection Samples................................................................................... 2
Key Features ........................................................................................................... 2
Technical Specifications.......................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER 2 Safety Instruction and Installations................................................... 4
Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 4
Installations............................................................................................................. 4
CHAPTER 3 Operations of TS Creator Software................................................... 7
Installation............................................................................................................... 7
Operations of “Creator” .......................................................................................... 7
File Management..................................................................................................... 9
CHAPTER 5 Operations of Record TS and Play TS through USB Disk.............. 14
CHAPTER 6 Operations of Web-GUI.................................................................. 17
Login..................................................................................................................... 17
Operation............................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 7 Network Connection and Setup............................................................ 27
Situation 1: LAN network ...................................................................................... 27
Situation 2: WAN network..................................................................................... 29

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CHAPTER 1 Product Introductions
General Description
NDS3558A network encoder is an encoding device for IP broadcasting. The signals source could
be from STB, PC, TV and etc. It can transfer the live program through the internet/LAN, and the
output signals are to be received by PC, phone and other mobile terminals. Dexin NDS3558A lets
you access your IP STB, PC or TV anywhere to watch your programs. Whether you are in your
house or across the globe, you'll never miss a game or your favorite show.
The device supports HDMI/YPbPr/S-Video/AV/USB input and encodes in MPEG 4 AVC/H.264
format, after that, it gives the IP signal output over UDP (multicast/Unicast), RTP/RTSP, HTTP,
HLS.
The USB port is designed to record and save the encoded video (TS) in ts files in the USB Keys or
Hard Disks and play it back through IP out to increase your content options.
Ethernet port for
web management

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System Connection Samples
Key Features
Watch and control your live and recorded TV shows anywhere, anytime –up to
Full HD
Support HDMI/YPbPr/S-Video/AV/USB input
Support IP Output over UDP (Unicast/multicast), RTP/RTSP, HTTP, HLS
Absolutely no monthly fees
Easy to connect and set up
HLS Protocol supporting 6-10 Apple terminals simultaneously running as per
different resolution and bit rate setting
USB port for TS recording and playing back, increase signal source option
Technical Specifications
Encoder
Section
HDMI input
Video
Resolution
1920x1080_60p, 1920x1080_50p
1920x1080_60i, 1920x1080_50i
1280x720_60p, 1280x720_50p
720x576_50i, 720x480_60i
Encoding
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Bit rate
1Mbps~19Mbps
Audio
Encoding
MPEG1 Layer II, MPEG2-AAC,
MPEG4-AAC
Sample rate
48KHz
Bitrate
64, 96, 128, 192, 256, 320, 384kbps

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YPbPr/CVBS/S-Video
(with an adapter to
VGA)
Video
Encoding
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Interface
CVBS *1, YPbPr*1, S-Video*1
Resolution
CVBS & S-Video:
720x576_50i (PAL); 720x480_60i (NTSC)
YPbPr:
1920*1080_60i, 1920*1080_50i;
1280*720_60p, 1280*720_50P
Bit rate
1Mbps~19Mbps
Audio
Encoding
MPEG1 Layer II, MPEG2-AAC,
MPEG4-AAC
Interface
1*Stereo /2*mono
Sample rate
48KHz
Bit rate
64, 96,128, 192, 256, 320, 384kbps
Stream out
IP out over UDP(Unicast/multicast), RTP/RTSP, HTTP, HLS (RJ45, 1000M)
System
Local control
LCD + control buttons
Remote control
Web-server NMS
Language
Chinese-English control interface
Upgrade
USB/Web-server
General
Approx weight
≤1Kg
Operation temperature
0~45℃
Power supply
DC12V
Dimensions
183*110*45mm

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CHAPTER 2 Safety Instruction and Installations
Safety Instructions
WARNING: Hot plug is not allowed since it may cause system halted.
To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the device to rain or moisture.
The network encoder is powered with a voltage of 12V DC. The power supply
voltage must not exceed the recommended voltage, which otherwise may cause
irreparable damage to the device and the invalidation of the warranty. Therefore:
Do not replace power supply with a voltage greater than 12V DC.
Do not connect the device to the power if the power cord is damaged.
Do not plug the device into mains supply until all cables have been connected
correctly.
Do not cut the cord.
Avoid placing the device next to central heating components and in areas of high
humidity.
Do not cover the device with elements that obstruct the ventilation slots.
If the network encoder has been kept in cold conditions for a long time, keep it in a
warm room minimum 2 hours before plugging into the mains.
Mount the device in vertical position with the connectors located on the top side.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
Safety check- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this device, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the device is in proper condition.
Installations
RISK OF damage to the unit
Mechanically handling the unit may result in damage. Do not connect the unit to the
power supply before or during assembly. Connect the unit as below instructed.

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NO HOT PLUG!
1. Mount and tighten the
screws and plugs to
secure the unit to the
wall. Left 10 cm of
free space around
from each unit.
2. Connect the signal input in the respective connectors. The signal source can be from a surveillance
monitor, DVD, set-top box, CCTV and etc.
3. In case of
connecting to a
wired network,
connect the
encoder Ethernet
port and
terminal's
Ethernet port
wiht ethernet
cable.
4. In case of connecting wireless network, following Step 2, connect the encoder Ethernet port and
router port with Ethernet cable.
5. Power supply connection: a) Connect the earth cable; b) Connect the power plug to the unit mains
connector; c) Connect the power plug to the mains socket.
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TS Creator.exe Download link:
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1c0vOMY0
Download path: English→Tool→TS Creator xxx.rar

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CHAPTER 3 Operations of TS Creator Software
NDS3558A network encoder has a function to create TS videos with the software
supplied with the product. Users can create *.ts files containing images, videos and
audios in a simple and intuitive way, and play them on a television through
NDS3558A‟s USB port.
File format supported include:
Image: JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF/Video: MP4, WMV, AVI, MPG, TS, MKV… /Audio:
MP3, WAV
Installation
1. Download our “TS Creator” software package on your PC to get the installer and
its auxiliary routine.
2. Occasionally, if your PC hasn‟t installed “Net Frame 2.0” yet, double-click
“NetFx20SP2_x86.exe” until complete the installation.
3. Double-click “Setup.exe” application to install the “Creator” and generate a
desktop shortcut.
Operations of “Creator”
Double-click the “Creator” shortcut icon , it will trigger an operation interface like
below:

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To set time duration for every picture when
playing the video
To set the resolution for the output video
The video is transformed based on VBR (Variable
Bit Rate). The number set here represents the highest bit rate for the output video and
bit rate will varies under the number.
Click to add audios
Click to set a save path for the TS video to be created.
Click to add Images and videos
Click to adjust the order of Images/videos
Click to delete the Images/videos

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Users can select H.264 encode format here.
NOTE: If you are to apply HLS as the output stream protocol, you need
choose H.264 here as HLS supports only H.264 Video format.
Users can filter the null packet to boost the video‟s
effect bit rate.
A single video can be maximum 2.0 GB in size.
(NDS3558A cannot play a video bigger than 2GB.)
After setting all the parameters, click to start the transformation. Click “OK”
when it prompts “The operation completed normally.”
Click this button to stop the transformation before the operation completed.
After finishing the transform operation, users can click this button to play the
generated TS video.
File Management
After finishing the transformation, users can find out the videos files generated
according the Saving Directory. For example, we save the video in “D:\ABC” so we can
find it in Disk D\Folder ABC.
Management:
1. Three files will be generated if the Null Packet has been filtered.
2. Two files will be generated if the Null Packet has not been filtered.
Remarks:
All the file names are automatically generated.
Rename the files before creating a new video to avoid covering the previous files.
If you rename “FinalOutput-204-0.ts” or “FinalOutput-204-0.tsinfo”, always keep
the names the same (Extension excluded) and then NDS3558A can read them and
play the video.
TS video and information files: Users need to save the two files together in
the USB memory, and then NDS3558A can read them and play the video.
TS video for preview through the “Creator”interface by clicking “Play”button
TS video for preview through the “Creator”interface by clicking “Play”button
TS video: Users need to save it in the USB memory, and then NDS3558A can
read it and play the video.

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CHAPTER 4 Devices Operations and Management
NDS3558A is controlled and managed through the key board and LCD display.
LCD Display –It presents the selected menu and the parameter settings. The backlight
in the display is on when the power is applied.
LED Indicators –These lights indicate the working status
Power: It lights on when the power supply is connected.
Alarm: It lights on when the there is error, such as the signal source loss.
USB: It lights on when the USB device is properly connected and blocks out
when the USB device get removed.
Left/Right/Up/Down buttons –Use these buttons to turn the screen pages, shift the
target items by moving the triangle, or change the parameter settings in the program
mode.
Enter –Use this button to enter a submenu or save a new setting after adjustment; press
it to start adjusting the value of certain items when the corresponding underline flash
with Up and Down buttons;
Hue
1
Hue
+001
Hue
+001
Hue
+002
Enter ►
►
►
►
Press it to activate the hidden selections and change the setting with Up and Down (or
Left and Right) buttons.
Audio Bit rate
128
Audio Bit rate
*128
Audio Bit rate
►128
Audio Bit rate
►192
Enter
►
►
Enter
Menu –Press this button to step back
Lock –Locking the screen / cancelling the lock state, and entering the main menu after
the initialization of the device. After pressing lock key, the system will question the
users to save present setting or not. If not, the LCD will display the current
configuration state.
When the power is connected, the LCD will start to initialize the program. The LCD
menu goes as below chart.

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Initializing
Network Encoder
..Input=Lock Encoder..
Lock
Enter Menu
1
Up Down
Main Menu
Status Status Alarm 2
Status
Uptime 3
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Main Menu
Encoder Encoder
Video
Encoder
Audio
Encoder
Program Info
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Audio
Audio Bitrate
Audio Format
Video
Interface
Video In Status
Resolution
Vedio Bit Rate
Rate Mode
H.264 Profile
H.264 Level
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Video Normal
Program Info
Program Name
Provider Name
Service ID
PMT PID
PCR PID
Video PID
Audio PID
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Main Menu
USB Device USB Device
Record TS
USB Device
Play TS
USB Device
Disk Usage Disk Usage
x.xxxG/x.xxxG
USB Device
Update
USB Device
Remove device
Record TS
Record Start
Advanced Config
Play TS
Play Start
Advance Config
Update
[FPGA]
Remove device?
Yes ►No
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USB Device
Connect device Remove device?
Yes ►No
Main Menu
Network Config Network Config
IP Address
Network Config
Subnet Mask
IP Address
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Subnet Mask
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Network Config
Gateway
Network Config
Web Port
Gateway
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Web Port
xxxx
Network Config
MAC Address MAC Address
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Main Menu
System System
Save Config
System
Load Saved CFG
System
Product ID
System
Version Number
Save Config?
Yes ►No
Load SavedCFG?
Yes ►No
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Version Number
SW:1.6 HW:A.20
System
Factory Reset
System
LCD Time-out
Reset all sets?
Yes ►No
LCD Time-out
►30 s
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Main Menu
IP Stream IP Stream
Program Name
IP Stream
HTTP&RTSP
Program Name
Program 1
IP Stream
UDP
IP Stream
HLS
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25
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HTTP&RTSP
HTTP/RTSP Enable
HTTP/RTSP Port
UDP
UDP Enable
UDP Port
HLS
HLS Enable
HLS Port
1) Network Encoder; Input=Lock; Encoder Rate=x.xxMbps; Valid Rate=x.xxMbps;
Max Rate=x.xxMbps.
2) Alarm Status: For example, if the signal cable disconnected, it will display Input
UnLock under this menu.
3) Uptime: It displays the working time duration of the device. It times upon power
on.
4) Video Parameters: User can enter the items respectively to set video parameters.
Interface: select a right interface type from the options provided. The device then
can automatically search the signal and starts to encode. Resolution: signal source
resolution, read-only. Video Bit rate: adjust in range of 1.000~19.000 Mbps. Rate
Mode: this unit user can choose CBR or VBR. User can also adjust values of rest
items (H.264 profile, H.264 level, Brightness: 0-128 & Contrast: 0-255 & Saturation:
0-128; Hue: -128 - +127; Video Normal)
5) Audio Bit rate: Select audio bit rate from the options provided: 64, 96, 128, 192,
256, 320, 384kbps.
Audio Format: Select audio format among MPEG2, MPEG2-AAC and
MPEG4-AAC.

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NOTE: If you are to apply HLS as the output stream protocol, you need choose
MPEG2-AAC here, as HLS supports only MPEG2-AAC Audio format.
6) Program Information: User can enter the sub-menus to edit the Program Name,
Provider Name, Service ID, and PIDs of PMT, PCR,Video and Audio.
7) –12)Please refer to Chapter 5 for details.
13) IPAddress: To configure IP address here.
14) Subnet Mask: To configure subnet mask here.
15) Gateway: To configure gateway here.
16) Web Port: To configure web port here.
17) MAC Address: To view MAC address here.
18) Save Config: Yes/No-to save/give up the adjustment of setting.
19) Load Saved CFG: Yes/No-to load/ not to load the saved configuration.
20) Factory reset: Yes/No-choose/not choose the factory‟s default configuration.
21) LCD Time out: Set the time limit that LCD will light off.
22) Product ID: User can view the serial number of this device. It is read-only and
unique
23) Version: It displays the version information of this device.
24) Program name: Set the program name of the IP output stream.
25) –27) HTTP/RTSP/UDP/HLS: User can choose the output protocol and output
port at this interface.

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CHAPTER 5 Operations of Record TS and Play TS
through USB Disk
The NDS3558A network encoder has functions of:
1. *.ts Video Creation
See Chapter 3.
2. TS Record and Save
Main Menu
USB Device USB Device
Record TS Record TS
Record Start
Record TS
Advanced Config
Start Record
Advanced Config
File name
File size
Data Mode
►Single File
Segment File
Loop Record
Record mode select
▼
Stop Record
1) Connect the signal source, enter “Record Start” and then choose one record mode
to start recording the encoded TS. And, press UP key and then Enter key to stop
recording.
There are 3 record modes provided:
“Single file”: For example, when the file size is set as 1000M and the *.ts is
recorded up to 1000M, it automatically stops recording TS.
“Segment file”: For example, when the file size is set as 1000M and the *.ts is
recorded up to 1000M, it automatically saves the files and continues to record
TS and save it to next file until the USB memory is full.
“Loop record”: It automatically saves the files and continues to record TS and
save it to next file. When the USB memory is full, it replaces the previous file.
2) Advanced Config:
File Name: Users can enter this menu to edit name for the *.ts files to be recorded.
For example, if users name it “Record-”, it will give name to the saved *.ts files
“Record-001.ts”, “Record-002.ts”… “Record-00N.ts”.
File Size: users can set the file size for the *.ts to be recorded. A single file can be
maximum 2048M in size.
Data Mode: There are 3 data modes:

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Mode 1 (The ts files will be saved in 188-byte packages with null packet
embedded.);
Mode 2 (The ts files will be saved in 188-byte packages with null packet filtered.
However, such ts files cannot be normally played with NDS3558A, but can be
played on PC with some media player such as VLC.);
Mode 3 (The ts files will be saved in 204-byte packages with null packet
filtered.).
3. TS Playback
USB Device
Play TS
Main Menu
USB Device Play TS Play Start
Play TS
Advanced Config Auto Mode
►Play one
Play one loop
Play all
Play all loop
Play mode select
▼
xxx1.ts
xxx2.ts
File select
▼
Playing
On [Off]
1) Play Start:
User can select a play mode for the *.ts files as needed before playing the *.ts file
and specify a video under „Play one‟ / „Play one loop‟ mode and press “Enter”
button to start play. While under „Play all‟ / „Play all loop‟ mode, it automatically
plays files from first to end.
2) Advanced Config:
Auto Mode is for saving the play mode for the device. When the auto mode is
enabled, the device will automatically apply the play mode set before the power
cut off and output ts files stored in the USB device through RF. While the auto
mode is off, NDS3558A will play the encoded TS through RF when the power is
connected.
4. Disk Usage
USB Device
Disk Usage Disk Usage
xx.xxG/x.xxG
Main Menu
USB Device
Users can enter this menu to view the USB disk‟s capacity left.
5. Update
Main Menu
USB Device USB Device
Update Updatee
►PFGA
Choose one item to be updated and press Enter to confirm. Keep the update file stored
in the USB device in *.dxf format.

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6. Connect Device
Main Menu
USB Device USB Device
Connect device
Press Enter key to re-connect the USB disk.
7. Remove Device
Main Menu
USB Device USB Device
Remove device
Press Enter key to safely remove the USB disk. NDS3558A will then automatically
resume encoding process and playing the program input from the encoder module.

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CHAPTER 6 Operations of Web-GUI
In addition to using front buttons to control the network encoder and USB device, users
can also perform the same operation in an easier way with the web Brower in the PC
(Personal Computer).
Login
The default IP address of this device is 192.168.0.136. (We can modify the IP through
the front panel.)
Connect the PC and the network encoder with a net cable, and use ping command to
confirm they are on the same network segment.
I.G. the PC IP address is 192.168.99.252, we then change the device IP to
192.168.99.xxx (xxx can be 1 to 254 except 252 to avoid IP conflict).
Use web browser to connect the device with PC by inputting the device‟s IP address in
the browser‟s address bar and press Enter.
It will display the Login interface as Figure-1. Input the Username and Password (Both
the default Username and Password are “admin”.) and then click “OK”to start the
device setting.
Figure-1

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Operation
Summary:
When we confirm the login, it displays the WELCOME interface as Figure-2 where
users can have an overview of the device‟s system information and working status.
Figure-2
Parameters → Encoder:
From the menu on left side of the webpage, clicking “Encoder”, it displays the interface
where users can configure the encoding parameters for the input video/audio. (Figure-3)
User can click any item here to enter
the corresponding interface to check
information or set the parameters.
Alarm Area: Green light
indicates the corresponding
item is in normal status.
Otherwise the light is red.
Input information and
encoding working status.
System information