Lumantek ez-Caster EN3 User manual

ez-Caster EN3 : MPEG2/H.264 HD Encoder / Manual
Manual
ez-Caster EN3 (Encoder/ATSC Modulator)
MPEG2/H.264 HD Encoder (for IP/ATSC/8VSB)

ez-Caster EN3 : MPEG2/H.264 HD Encoder / Manual
EN3 - Encoder + Modulator Manual
Revision Number: 1.0.1
Distribution Date: August. 2016
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Contents
1. Introduction -----------------------------------------------
2. Specifications ---------------------------------------------
3. Product Description -------------------------------------
3.1. Product Parts Name
3.2. Components
3.3. Installation Precaution
4. Product Operation ---------------------------------------
4.1. Status LED
4.2. Front Control Panel
4.2.1. Category Structure Summary
4.2.2. Setting category Summary
4.2.3. Location and Operation Description
Appendix A. PC GUI Control S/W -------------------------
Appendix B. Frequency Table ---------------------------
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EN3 - Encoder + Modulator
MPEG2/H.264 HD Encoder (for IP/ATSC/8VSB)
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The ‘ez-Liveshow’ is a new Audio/Video system brand with AV encoding and multiplexing technology
from Lumantek designed for small studio applications. EN3 is one of the ‘ez-Liveshow’ series enabling
a simultaneous video/audio encoding technology and modulation in a single device once. Optimized
for Korean terrestrial TV environment, supporting Mpeg-2 Video and AC3 Audio technology as well as
the 8VSB modulation. System supports HDMI, HD-SDI, Component and Composite inputs with HDMI,
HD-SDI, Analog Stereo Audio(L/R) for audio inputs.
1. Introduction

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2. System Specifications
Type HD Encoder + 8VSB Modulator
Inputs
SD/HD-SDI, BNC 75Ω 1ea
HDMI 1.4a 1ea (HDCP not supported)
Component, YCbCr, 170MHz 12bit ADC, RCA 3ea
Composite, CVBS, 3D Comb Filter, RCA 1ea
Analog Stereo Audio (Left/Right), RCA 2ea
Video Resolutions
1920x1080 @ 60p, 59.94p Automatic Convert to interlaced format
1920x1080 @ 60i, 59.94i
1280x720 @ 60p, 59.94p
720x480 @ 59.94i (NTSC)
Resolution detect and automatic/manual change support
TS Mux &
System
System Delay: 150ms, 200ms, 350ms,650ms
TS Bit-rate: 4.5~25 Mbps
Editable TS ID, PMT/PCR/Video/Audio PID
Video Encoder
MPEG2, H.264
MPEG2 HD/SD (MP@HL/MP@ML), H.264 HD/SD (HP@L4/HP@L3)
Bit Rate: (MPEG2) 5Mbps ~ 22 Mbps, (H.264) 3.5Mbps ~ 22Mbps
Closed Caption Support
Audio Encoder
MP1L2, Dolby AC3, AAC-LC, HE-AACv2 (Stereo)
Bit-rate: 192~384 Kbps (HE-AACv2는32~96Kbps)
Sample Rate: 48KHz
Audio Delay: 0~400ms
Volume Control: 100%~500%
PSIP Generator MGT, TVCT Generation Enable/Disable
Short name, major and minor channel number setting
ASI Output
Connector: BNC 75Ω1ea
Packet Size: 188 Bytes
TS Bit Rate: 19.392Mbps
RF Output
Modulation: ATSC(8VSB)
Connector: F-Type 75Ω1ea
Output Level : +2~-18dBm (0.5dB Step)
Center Frequency Range: 40~999 MHz
MER: >36dB
Spurious: 60dBc (Relative to Output Level)
Phase Noise: VHF 110dBc@20kHz, UHF 95dBc@20kHz
IP Output
(*Option)
Ethernet : 10/100Bast-T, half/full duplex
Maximum Transmission Unit :1464~1472 MTU
Streaming Protocol : MPEG2-TS/UDP
Transport Protocol : UDP, Unicast or Multicast
IGMPv1, IGMPv2 support
Management Front Panel: 4-line text LCD, 6 buttons, Status LED(RGB)
Rear USB Port: GUI, Firmware Update
Physical
Dimension: 44(H) X 483(W) X 240(D) (excluding connectors)
Operation Temperature: 0~45℃
Weight: 2 Kg
Power Consumption: 25W(max.)

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3.1. Product Part Name
3.2. Components
< EN3 Main frame – Front>
<EN3 main frame – Rear>
USB Serial(RS-232)
GUI connection
HDMI input
Status
LED LCD Arrow
Keys
SD/HD-SDI input
ASI output
Composite input
Audio L,R input
Component input
RF output
3. Product Description
This system package includes:
①EN3 Main Frame
②AC Power Cord :110V AC or 220V AC input Power Cord
EN3 Main frame
AC power cord
Power
Setting and
cancel button
IP Output
(*option)

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General Precautions
-Maintain dust FREE condition during and after System Installation/Operation.
-Please place the system cover in a safe location when opened.
-Securely stow tools and cables away from the passages.
-Avoid wearing loosened clothes or accessories during installation/Operation.
-Avoid any unnecessary actions that may damage/harm system or personnel.
-Do NOT open the system unless advised by Lumantek representative. Lumantek takes no responsibility on
units with broken RMA seals.
Power Precautions
-Please check cable overload before connecting the system to the power supply.
-Avoid wearing metal accessories (Rings, Earrings) connecting system to the power source.
-Avoid operating on wet floors. Make sure power extension cables, floors, and instruments are grounded
and in a safe operating condition.
3.3. Installation Precautions
This page states the safety measures the users must take to avoid circumstances where the system may
occur physical damages or injuries. Please THOROUGHLY go over this page before the system
installation/operation.
-Please discharge static electricity by touching grounding metals before starting hardware installation.
-The grounding parts must be disassembled last.
-Manufacture takes no responsibilities on Direct/Indirect losses or damages due to use of inappropriate
parts or services by unauthorized service provider
-Supplying power during the system installation may cause damages to the system and personnel.
AC Power Precautions
-This unit utilizes AC power, the cord comes with a grounding function.
-Please connect the system to the power socket with groundings.
-Use Green/Yellow 0.75mm2 (18AWG) or higher grade grounding cables.
-Do NOT block power sockets with tools or boxes. Please keep it clear at all times.

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4. Product Operation
4.1. Status LED
Status LED- blue, geen and red, total of three colors available.
Each color indicates the following status.
•System Booting
•Applying setting value
•Changing resolution
•Normal operation (Data input detected)
•No input
•Resolution not supported
•Internal operation error
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4.2. Front Control Panel
Control and configure system settings with LCD screen, Arrow, settings and ESC keys at Front Control
Panel
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** Move cursors / Change settings
Confirm current setting
Exit menu
Settings value (Number)
Increase settings value (Number)
Setting value (Number)
Decrease setting value(Number)

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동작 상태 메인 메뉴 서브 메뉴 항목 별설정
Set 버튼 이동
(ESC 버튼으로
반대방향 이동)
4.2.1. Category Structure Summary
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Main Menu Sub- menuOperation Status category settings
Press ‘Set’ to move
(Press ‘ESC’ to move opposite
direction

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(*option)
동작 상태 메인 메뉴 서브 메뉴 항목 별설정
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Main Menu Sub- menu
Operation Status category settings

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4.2.2. Setting Category Summary
Sub Menu
Location
Setting Categories Value, range Features
INPUT
VIDEO IN
CVBS
COMPONENT
HDMI
SDI
SDIcc
Select video input port
(*when selected, the audio input port
is automatically changed to
appropriate input port.)
(*SDIcc is SDI input mode supporting
closed caption)
AUDIO IN
RCA
HDMI
SDI
Select audio input port
RESOLUTION
AUTO
1080p
1080i
720p
480i
Choose either Automatically
detecting the input resolution, or
allowing specific resolutions only.
PATTERN
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
Select a color pattern displayed when
no input signal detected.
ENC
SYS DELAY 150,200,350,650 (ms) Encoder delay Configuration
TS ID 1 ~ 65534 TS ID Settings
AUDIO DELAY 0 ~ 400 (ms) Audio Delay Settings
PSIP
PSIP OUT ENABLE, DISABLE PSIP output On/Off
MAJOR CH 1 ~ 99 Major channel Settings
MINOR CH 1 ~ 999 Minor channel Settings
NET NAME Maximum 7 letters Channel name Settings
MODULAT
OR
SET FREQ 40.0 ~ 999.0 MHz Output frequency Settings
- Frequency input
SET FREQ BY KOR-T 2 ~ 69 Output frequency Settings
- Terrestrial channel number input
SET FREQ BY KOR-C 2~158 Output frequency Settings
- Cable channel number input
POWER -18.0 ~ +2.0 (dBm) Output power Settings
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Sub Menu
Location
Setting Categories Value, range Features
IP-OUT
(*option)
OUT Enable
Disable
IP Output Enable/Disable
DSI IP ADDRESS XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Output destination IP address
setting
DST UDP PORT 1 ~ 65535 Output destination UDP port
number setting
HOST IP ADDRESS XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Select Host IP Address
HOST SUBNET
MASK
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Select Host Subnet Mask
HOST GATEWAY XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Select Host Gateway Address
HOST MAC ADDR
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX Check the MAC Address of the
equipment
(Modification is not possible)
ERR#
CLEAR
CANCEL
When ‘CLEAR’ is selected, Output
error counter for monitoring will
be initialized.
System
LOAD DEFAULT YES
NO
Reset ‘Setting values’
REBOOT YES
NO
Reset
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1) Operation Status
I:HDMI V:1V00C
R:1080I60 C:04-001
F:04CH_KT 069MHz
P:+00.0dBm T:045`C
,
,
,
,
Left: Input port
Right: Version
Left : Input resolution
Right : Virtual channel number
Output frequency setting status
Left: Output power(dBm)
Right : Internal system temperature
Setting
location
◀,▶▲,▼SET ESC Features
operatio
n status
n/a n/a Move to
main
menu
n/a Display settings and input
status
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2) Main Menu
Setting
location
◀,▶▲,▼SET ESC Features
Main
menu
n/a Move to
category
Move to
the sub
menu of
the
selected
category
Move to
the
operatio
n status
When you select sub menu
from the category, it
moves to appropriate sub
menu
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>> MAIN MENU <<
>INPUT
ENCODER
PSIP
MODULATOR
IP-OUT (*Option)
SYSTEM
INPUT
Sub menu
ENCODER
Sub menu
PSIP
Sub menu
MODULATOR
Sub menu
SYSTEM
Sub menu
IP-OUT
Sub menu
(*option)

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>> INPUT <<
>VIDEO IN: HDMI
AUDIO IN: HDMI
RESOLUTION: AUTO
PATTERN: BLUE
3) INPUT Menu and Setting Categories
Setting
location
◀,▶▲,▼SET ESC Features
INPUT
Sub
menu
n/a Move to
category
Move to
the selected
category
Move to
main
menu
VIDEO
IN
n/a Move to
category
Confirm Move to
sub menu
Select video input port
AUDIO
IN
n/a Move to
category
Confirm Move to
sub menu
Select audio input port
RESOLU
TION
n/a Move to
category
Confirm Move to
sub menu
Select Resolution mode
PATTER
N
n/a Move to
category
Confirm Move to
sub menu
Select a color pattern when
input is not detected
*Video – SDIcc setting is specifically designed mode for Closed Caption service and some features may not
be supported. (1080P input resolution and pattern image setting)
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>> ENCODER <<
>SYS DELAY : 650 ms
TS ID : 00001
AUD DELAY : 0000 ms
4) ENCODER Sub Menu and Setting Categories
Setting
location
◀,▶▲,▼SET ESC Features
ENCODER
Sub
menu
n/a Move to
category
Move to
the
selected
category
Move to
main
menu
SYS
DELAY
n/a Move to
category
Confirm Move to
sub
menu
Encoder system delay setting.
(*License required)
(*without license, fixed at
650)
TS ID Move
digit
Increase/
decrease
the value
Apply
settings
Move to
sub
menu
TS ID Value setting.
AUD
DELAY
Move
digit
Increase/
decrease
the value
Apply
settings
Move to
sub
menu
Audio Delay Value setting
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>> PSIP <<
>PSIP OUT: ENABLE
MAJOR CH: 04 ch
MINOR CH: 001 ch
NET NAME: ABC
5) PSIP Sub Menu and Setting Categories
Setting
location
◀,▶▲,▼SET ESC Features
PSIP
Sub
menu
n/a Move to
category
Move to
the
selected
category
Move to
main
menu
PSIP
OUT
n/a Move to
category
Confirm Move to
sub
menu
PSIP output on/off.
MAJOR
CH
Move
digit
Increase/
decrease
the value
Apply
settings
Move to
sub
menu
Main channel number value
setting.
MINOR
CH
Move
digit
Increase/
decrease
the value
Apply
settings
Move to
sub
menu
Minor channel number value
setting.
NET
NAME
Move
digit
Change
letter
Apply
settings
Move to
sub
menu
Channel name setting.
(* Korean letter setting is
available on PC S/W )
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>> MODULATOR <<
>STAT: KOR-T, 04 ch
SET FREQ
SET FREQ BY KOR-T
SET FREQ BY KOR-C
POWER: 00.0 dBm
6) MODULATOR Sub Menu and Setting Categories
Setting
location
◀,▶▲,▼SET ESC Features
MODULA
TOR
Sub
Menu
n/a Move to
category
Move to
the
selected
category
Move to
main
menu
STAT n/a n/a n/a n/a Frequency setting mode and
displays the currently set
value
SET FREQ Move
digit
Increase/
decrease
the value
Apply
settings
Move to
sub menu
Output frequency setting
- Frequency input
SET FREQ
BY
KOR-T
Move
digit
Increase/
decrease
the value
Confirm Move to
sub menu
Output frequency setting
- Terrestrial channel number
input
SET FREQ
BY
KOR-C
Move
digit
Increase/
decrease
the value
Confirm Move to
sub menu
Output frequency setting
- Cable channel number
POWER Increase/
decrease
the value
Increase/
decrease
the value
Apply
settings
Move to
sub menu
Output power setting
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7) IP-OUT Sub Menu & Setting Categories (*option)
>> IP-OUT <<
>OUT: Enable
DST IP ADDRESS
DST UDP PORT: 01234
HOST IP ADDRESS
HOST SUBNET MASK
HOST GATEWAY
HOST MAC ADDR
DATA: Lock
BTR : 19.6 Mbps
ERR#: 0
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