Leightronix IncodeX One Quick guide

PRODUCT MANUAL
Installation, Configuration, and Operation Instructions
END-TO-END Solutions for
Broadcast & Streaming

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Table of Contents
PACKING LIST ................................................................................................................................ 1
REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS.................................................................................................. 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................... 1
FRONT PANELS.............................................................................................................................. 2
IncodeX One Front Panel................................................................................................ 2
Decoder Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 2
BACK PANELS................................................................................................................................ 3
IncodeX One Back Panel ................................................................................................ 3
Decoder Back Panel........................................................................................................ 3
SYSTEM INSTALLATION................................................................................................................ 4
Installing the IncodeX One .............................................................................................. 4
Changing the IncodeX One’s Factory Default Network Settings..................................... 5
Installing the Decoder...................................................................................................... 8
Entering Network/Conguration Settings into the Decoder ............................................. 9
FIREWALL CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................... 10
INCODEX ONE INTERFACE SETTINGS ...................................................................................... 11
Opening and Logging into the IncodeX One Interface .................................................. 11
Saving/Changing Encoding and Output Settings .......................................................... 11
Stopping/Starting Encoder............................................................................................. 11
Specifying Video/Audio Input and Bit Rate Settings...................................................... 12
Adjusting Video/Audio Stream Quality with Advanced Encoding Controls.................... 12
Selecting Stream Delivery and Destination Settings ..................................................... 14
Changing Network Settings........................................................................................... 14
Updating Firmware ........................................................................................................ 15
INCODEX ONE SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 16
DECODER SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 18
PRODUCT WARRANTY ................................................................................................................ 19
DECLARATION OF STANDARDS CONFORMITY ....................................................................... 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IncodeX One Point-to-Point
Broadcasting Solution
Thank you for purchasing the IncodeX One Point-to-Point (P2P) broadcasting solution. The IncodeX
One™ H.264 encoder combined with a LEIGHTRONIX approved HD decoder allows you to deliver a
high quality video stream to another destination on your network in real time.
The IncodeX One encoder captures a live video/audio signal from a LEIGHTRONIX server or other
video source and converts the signal into an outbound, H.264 digital video stream. The outbound
stream is directed to the decoder for display to viewers on the same private local or wide area net-
work.
(1) IncodeX One Manual
(1) IncodeX One H.264 Encoder with the following:
• (1) Part #10-0311, AC Power Cord, 6 ft.
• (1) Part #10-4856, CAT 5e Ethernet Cable, 7 ft.
(1) HD Decoder with the following:
• (1) of each: Ethernet, Power, HDMI, and Break-Out Cables
• (1) Infrared Remote Control with Batteries
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. When the apparatus is turned off, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to
remove all electrical power from the apparatus, unplug the power cord from the MAINS socket outlet.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
This apparatus must be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PACKING LIST
REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS
• Laptop or PC
• If your IncodeX One P2P system was not configured with your network settings before it was shipped to you, you
will also need the following:
► Keyboard with USB attachment
► Monitor

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Broadcasting Solution
INCODEX ONE FRONT PANEL
The IncodeX One front panel LED indicators provide status on your encoder’s power connectivity and encoding activity.
The red “Power” indicator lights up when your IncodeX One is connected to a power source and turned on. The green
“Actvity” light turns on when the IncodeX One is encoding.
FRONT PANELS
DECODER FRONT PANEL
The decoder’s front panel includes an infrared sensor for receiving commands from the included remote control as well
as a USB port that connect to a keyboard for conguration. There is also a power/IR command status LED that turns red
when the decoder is powered on and ashes when an IR command is received from the remote control.

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Broadcasting Solution
A: 1 BNC HD/SD-SDI video input connector
B: 1 BNC composite video input connector
C: 2 RCA audio input connectors (left & right)
D: 1 RJ-45, 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet port with LED
status indicators
E: On/Off switch
F: Power connector
BACK PANELS
INCODEX ONE BACK PANEL
The IncodeX One back panel, includes, from left to right, top to bottom:
On/Off Switch
To turn on power to the IncodeX One, press the “–” symbol on the switch upward. The IncodeX One’s encoder starts
encoding when the device is powered on. To turn off the IncodeX One, press the “o” symbol on the switch downward.
ABC D E F
Not used
ABCD
DECODER BACK PANEL
The decoder back panel, includes, from left to right, top to bottom:
A: 1 RJ-45, 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet port with LED status indicators
B: Power connector
C: 1 HDMI output connector
D: 1 10-way Mini-DIN analog audio/video output connector
Not used

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Broadcasting Solution
Using the included straight-through RJ-45 Eth-
ernet cable, connect the IncodeX One Ethernet
port directly to a cable or DSL modem or to a
10/100 BASE-T switch on your TCP/IP network.
To check your network connection, look at the
Ethernet LEDs above the Ethernet port and
compare to the table at left.
IncodeX One Ethernet LED Indicators
LED Position State Description
Left Off Connection speed is 10Mb/s
Blinking amber Connection speed is 100Mb/s
Right Off Ethernet link not established
Steady on green Ethernet link established.
Connect the included power cable to the
power cord connector and then plug the
other end into an AC power source.
SYSTEM INSTALLATION
If using, connect your
analog audio source to
the audio inputs.
LEIGHTRONIX strongly recommends the use of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with the IncodeX
One. Damage from power loss or spikes is not covered under warranty.
INSTALLING THE INCODEX ONE
1. The IncodeX One encoder may be left as a standalone, tabletop unit or mounted into a rack as follows:
a. Insert the IncodeX One into the rack, aligning the holes of the unit’s mounting bracket with those of the rack.
b. Secure the IncodeX One to the rack with user-supplied rack screws.
Leave empty rack spaces above and below the IncodeX One. The IncodeX One should not have any-
thing stacked on top of it.
2. Attach your network, power, and signal wiring to the IncodeX One according to the instructions below:
If using an analog video source,
connect your source to the com-
posite video input.
If using a digital video
source, connect your source
to the SDI video input.
Not used

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Broadcasting Solution
Illustration 1, IncodeX One Interface Login Box
CHANGING THE INCODEX ONE’S FACTORY DEFAULT NETWORK SETTINGS
If you provided LEIGHTRONIX with your network settings, your IncodeX One was set up with this information before
it shipped to you and you can skip this section. Otherwise, the IncodeX One is shipped in static network mode with a
temporary IP address. Access and congure the encoder’s network settings as follows:
NOTES: • From your network administrator, obtain the IP address and rewall port number for your decoder.
• If you intend to congure your IncodeX One with static network addresses, obtain a static IP, subnet
mask, and gateway address from your network administrator.
1. Use a straight-through Ethernet cable (such as one of the cables included with your Point-to-Point solution) to
connect your IncodeX One’s Ethernet port to the Ethernet port on a laptop or PC.
2. Each IncodeX One’s temporary IP address is based on its own unique serial number, so you will need to de-
termine the temporary static IP address assigned to your IncodeX One. All IP addresses contain four sets of
numbers separated by periods. The rst two sets of numbers in an IncodeX One’s static IP address will always
be “169.254.” The last two sets in the temporary IP address can be determined as follows:
a. Obtain the last four characters of your IncodeX One’s serial number from the sticker on the encoder’s back
panel.
b. Next, convert these four characters from their hexadecimal format into the decimal format used in your Inco-
deX One’s temporary static IP address. You will nd many free, third party calculators that will do this for you
by doing an Internet search on “hexadecimal to decimal calculator.” Enter the rst two characters into the
calculator to obtain the rst decimal value and then the last two characters to obtain the last decimal value of
your IncodeX One’s temporary IP address.
For example, if the last four characters of your IncodeX One’s serial number is “02AC,” your temporary static
IP address would be 169.254.2.172, where the hexadecimal “02” converts to decimal “2” and hexadecimal
“AC” converts to decimal “172.”
3. Access the IncodeX One’s browser-based interface as follows:
a. Open an Internet browser on the computer connected to your IncodeX One.
b. In the URL address line, enter the IncodeX One’s temporary static IP address and press enter. You will be
prompted to enter a username and password (see Illustration 1).
NOTE: If your laptop or PC cannot nd your IncodeX One, you may need to change the laptop/PC’s IP ad-
dress so it is in the same range as the default IP address for your IncodeX One. Change the rst
two values of your computer’s IP address to “169.254” and ensure the fourth value is at least one off
from the last value in IncodeX One’s default IP address. For example, if your IncodeX One’s default
IP address is “169.254.2.172,” you could use “169.254.2.173” as the IP address for your computer.

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Broadcasting Solution
Illustration 2, IncodeX One Main Screen
c. Enter “admin” (all lowercase) into the “User Name” eld. In the case sensitive password eld, enter the last six
characters of your IncodeX One’s serial number as shown on the encoder’s back panel sticker. Click “Ok” to
open the IncodeX One interface in your Internet browser window (see Illustration 2).
4. Obtain an IP address and port number for your decoder from your network administrator and then enter the network
settings in the “Output Setup” section on the IncodeX One’s main screen (see Illustration 2) as follows:
a. In the “Destination IP” eld, type your decoder’s IP address.
b. In the “Destination Port” eld, type your decoder’s rewall port number.
c. Click the “Save User” button to make your changes.