Mediastar Evolution 778 Series User manual

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read and keep these instructions.
2. Follow the instructions and heed all warnings.
3. Do not use this apparatus near water.
4. Clean only with a dry cloth.
5. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
7. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or ground-
ing-type plug. A polarised plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or 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.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart, stand tripod, bracket, or table specied
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
12. 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.
What’s in the box:
•778 Encoder blade
•2m CAT-5 patch lead
•1.5m HDMI cable
•1.5m YPbPr component video cable
• 2m SVGA cable (15 way HDD plugs)
• 1m 3.5mm Jack to 2 x Phono (audio) cable
WARNING: THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS WITHIN A MEDIASTAR 778 UNIT.
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The MediaStar Evolution 778 Encoder is a MPEG2 or
MPEG4-10/H264 video and audio encoder that is housed
in a MediaStar 770 3RU 19” rack. It can take the video
input from a variety of dierent source formats
(Composite, S-Video, YPbPr, RGB, VGA or HDMI) and
will scale the images to either SD or HD resolutions.
The video and accompanying audio is then encoded
into MPEG2 or H264 data, and is then streamed onto
a LAN. Separate decoder units or PC software clients
can then display the video and audio at any network
enabled location.
The unit has a front panel mounted LCD and push
buttons to allow easy network setup and source selec-
tion, with an embedded http web page server providing
conguration web pages for more advanced features.
The 778 unit may be purchased with a single or dual
set of video inputs (778-S-xx and 778-D-xx units), and
also with either an SD output stream resolution, or a
selectable SD/HD output stream resolution (778-x-SD
or 778-x-HD). Please note: 778-D-xx units have two
sets of video/audio input cables included.
Models: 778-S-SD, 778-S-HD, 778-D-HD
The MediaStar Evolution 778 Encoder is a
MPEG2 or MPEG4-10/H264 video and audio
encoder that is housed in a MediaStar 770
3RU 19” rack. It can take the video input
from a variety of dierent source formats
(Composite, S-Video, YPbPr, RGB, VGA or
HDMI) and will scale the images to either
SD or HD resolutions.

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Installation
The 778 Encoder must be installed in a MediaStar 770 rack. The Encoder can be installed in the rack with the rack power
on or o. If the rack is powered, take care to ensure this module is engaged correctly in the plastic card guides and does
not touch adjacent cards as it is slid into (or pulled out of) the rack. If the 770 rack is powered down to install a new
module, please remember that all video/audio services being provided by the rack will be lost while it is powered o.
To install a 778 Encoder, do the following:
1. Remove the existing front panel blanking plate(s) on the rack. This is done by unscrewing the nger-screw
fasteners. Retain this blanking plate in case the Encoder module is removed from the rack in the future.
2. Carefully locate the top and bottom edges of the Encoder’s printed circuit board (PCB) into the plastic rack slides,
and gently push it in. As the ‘blade’ reaches the back of the rack, the plastic aperture cover on the rear of the rack
will be pushed o (2 in the case of 778-D-xx units). Collect and dispose of correctly. If the rack is powered up, the
Encoder will automatically power up as it is pushed in, and the BLUE power LED on the front of the encoder will
be on. The LCD panel will show the boot up progress of the unit. Until the unit is fully booted, only selected setup
items are available to view on the LCD.
3. Tighten the top and bottom nger screw fasteners to hold the Encoder in the rack.
4. Connect the appropriate network and control interface cables on the front side of the Encoder.
5. The video and audio input connectors are located on the rear of the Encoder and now protrude through the rear
of the 770 rack. Connect the Encoder unit to the source device using the appropriate video and audio interface
cables. A Composite video source should be input into the GREEN phono connector on the rear of the unit, and
S-Video should be input into the GREEN (Y) and BLUE (C) phono connectors (with a suitable adapter). If HDMI
audio is not being used, connect the analogue audio source to the 3.5mm jack socket audio input using the phono
adapter cable supplied.
Booting up
During boot-up, the status LED on the front of the encoder will ash orange. The LCD will show the boot-up progress.
When booting is complete the status indicator LED will change colour to GREEN or ashing GREEN to indicate whether
the selected video input source signal is present or not. The LCD will then reect the operational status of the encoder.
After boot-up, if the status LED changes to a constant RED colour, an internal error has occurred in the encoder, and it
should be returned to Cabletime or your reseller for service. If the status LED is ashing RED, then a software upgrade is
in progress, and it is important that the Encoder remains powered with a valid network connection until the unit reboots
and resumes normal operation.
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Front Panel Operation
The front panel LCD can be used with the three adjacent push buttons to view status information and congure the
operation of the unit. The UP and DOWN buttons scroll up and down menus and change parameter values. The OK
button selects the currently displayed menu item or conrms a parameter change. Pressing the UP and DOWN buttons
and releasing them together returns up a menu level, usually aborting a parameter change.
The upper line of the LCD display shows the setting name, and the lower line shows the parameter itself and any
instructions on how to change the current setting.
Pressing the UP, DOWN and OK buttons for 5 seconds and releasing them together will present a unit RESET option.
Pressing the OK button to conrm will then reboot the encoder.
Setting the Encoder's IP address
Each Encoder is pre-congured with its IP address set to
DHCP. When connected to the network the Encoder will
automatically obtain an IP address from the DHCP server.
The IP address being used can be seen on the front panel
LCD, under the IP address settings/DHCP menu.
If necessary, the MAC address of the unit can be found
under the Unit Details/MAC Address menu, or on the
label on the bottom face of the unit.
If a static IP address needs to be set, use the front
panel LCD and push buttons to set the correct address.
Static IP address selection will need to be activated rst,
and then enter the IP address and netmask etc on the
appropriate menus.
Once IP connectivity is established with the unit, use
standard browser software (MS Windows Internet
Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari for example)
to access the detailed conguration menus. Enter the
IP address of the 778 unit into the URL address bar, to
see the menus.
Contact your network administrator to ensure any
manual IP address settings made are appropriate for
your network.
Part Number and Status
Stream 1 Information
Video Input selection
Composite
S-Video
YPbPr
RGB
VGA
HDMI
Picture Adjustments
Move Up/Down
Move Left/Right
Scale Vertical
Scale Horizontal
Picture brightness
Picture contrast
IP address settings
DHCP (activate/show allocated address)
Static IP address (activate/show static IP address)
View/Edit IP address
View/Edit Netmask
View/Edit Gateway address
View/Edit DNS address
Network Link
Unit details
MAC address
Serial number
Software version number
Help
Various help topics
The structure of the menus presented on the LCD are as follows:

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Conguration menus
The Encoder’s web page conguration menus allow the full range of operational parameters to be set. When using the
web pages, full contextual help is provided on the right side of the screen. When changes have been made, press the
APPLY button at the bottom of the page to ensure these take eect.
Conguration menus include:
Status – shows the current status of the Encoder,
including the Part number, Mac Address, IP Address,
Netmask, Gateway, DNS, Software Version, Serial
Number, Temperature, Encoder name, Encoding
standard, video source(s), video/audio stream address,
video/audio stream bandwidth and RS232 status.
Please note, the temperature shows the internal
unit temperature and not the ambient temperature.
Readings up to 70ºC are normal.
Encoding Standard – facilitates the selection of the
video and audio encoding standards, the bit rate
control strategy and the actual video and audio bit rate.
Input – sets the video and audio input being used, and
the stream IP address being transmitted by the encoder.
Also sets the stream TTL and DSCP controls.
IP Conguration – allows specication of the Network
Connection; Static or DHCP addressing, Hostname, IP
Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway settings.
Conrm these with the network administrator before
conguring.
Picture Adjustment – allows the following parameters
of the input picture to be adjusted: Horizontal position,
vertical position, horizontal scale, vertical scale, picture
brightness and picture contrast. On dual input Encoders
two control sets are presented.
RS232 Port – this is used to congure the RS232 port for
SIPI command mode or as an IP – RS232 bi-directional
pass through adaptor.
Event Log – displays a list of events generated by the unit.
Email Logs – conguration of who log les are emailed
to and when.
SNMP – allows conguration of SNMP community and
trap targets.
Enablement Code – enter enablement codes here to
recongure or expand the capabilities of your unit.
Details can be obtained from your reseller or Cabletime.
Set Endpoint Password – A password may be set to
prevent the unauthorised modication of the Encoder
conguration. A password must consist of exactly six
digits from 0-9. If the password gets lost, contact
Cabletime for assistance.
Software Upgrade – specify the http server that the
Encoder will look at for software updates.
Locator LED – allows the status LED to be ashed
ORANGE/GREEN to identify the physical encoder unit.
IR Blaster 1/2 – this allows you to select the IR remote
control to emulate, and press IR buttons on it.

Technical Specications
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DIMENSIONS 129 x W41 x D220mm
WEIGHT 500g
AMBIENT OPERATING
TEMPERATURE 0º - 40º Centigrade 770 rack ambient
POWER SUPPLY 12W (from 770 rack)
LAN 10/100/1000 Base-T, Auto MDIX
VIDEO INPUT SETS 778-S-SD 1 set
VIDEO INPUTS SUPPORTED
(ON EACH INPUT SET)
Composite, S-Video - NTSC, PAL
YPbPr, RGB (SoG) - 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p 720p50, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i60, 1080p50, 1080p60
VGA – 640x480@60, 800x600@60, 1024x768@60, 1280x720@60, 1280x800@60, 1280x1024@60, 1366x768@60,
1440x900@60, 1600x1200@60, 1680x1050@60, 1920x1080@60, 1920x1200@60(RB)
HDMI 1.3 – VGA resolutions listed plus YPbPr, RGB (SoG) resolutions listed
HDMI STEREO Single channel stereo digital audio
ANALOGUE AUDIO Stereo (2.2V pk-pk into a 10K ohm load)
VIDEO ENCODING
MPEG2 MP@HL CBR/VBR encoding
(1.5 – 15 Mbps)
MPEG4-10/H264 MP@L4 CBR/VBR encoding
(1.5 – 12 Mbps)
AUDIO ENCODING
MPEG1-Layer 2 - 32, 44.1, 48 KHz sampling,
64 - 384 Kbps Stereo
AAC/LC encoding – 16, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 KHz sampling, 40 – 576 Kbps Stereo
ENCODED STREAM FORMATS
Multicast/Unicast UDP MPEG2-TS
Multicast/RTP video and audio streams (for use with Quicktime via on-board RTSP server)
Video resolutions: 480i, 576i, 720p50, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i60, 1080p25, 1080p30
USB HOST 1 x USB 2.0 High Speed Host (Used for software upgrades with a USB memory stick)
USB COMMS USB Serial Comms device for external conguration/control
INFRA-RED BLASTERS 2 o outputs supporting Sky, Sky+, SkyHD IR formats with web page or IP command remote activation
RS232 PORT(S)
Rx, Tx, CTS, RTS up to 115200 Baud
Congured for SIPI external conguration/control or IP to RS232 bi-directional pass through for external
device control
TEMPERATURE MONITORING Operating temperature available remotely via web interface or on-screen menu
EXTERNAL IP CONTROL INTERFACE ASCII Command/conguration via IP interface, USB comms and RS232 comms interfaces
SNMP TRAPS Dened ‘Events’ sent to third party SNMP manager (MIB available on request)
FIELD SOFTWARE UPGRADE From remote HTTP server or from USB memory stick inserted in front panel USB host connector
AUTOMATIC EMAIL
OF EVENT LOGS Via external SMTP server

Notes
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Declaration of Conformity
Cabletime Limited declares that the products listed below, when installed and
operated as described here, conform to the requirements of the directives shown:
Directives:
2004/108/EC EMC Directive
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
The standards applied are:
EN55022:2006 Information technology equipment. Radio disturbance characteristics.
EN61000-3-2:2006 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Limits for harmonic current emissions
EN61000-3-2:2008 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Limits. Limitations of voltage changes, voltage
uctuations and icker.
EN61000-6-1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6-1 Immunity.
EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009 Information Technology Equipment. Safety, General requirements.
IEC60950-1:2005 Specication for safety of information technology equipment, including electrical
business equipment, with CB variations for US, Canada, Japan, and Australia
CB Certication
All EU countries, Switzerland, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina,
UAE, South Africa, India, Russian Federation, Turkey
I hereby declare that the products listed here conform to the directives shown above when installed and used
according to their respective manuals.
Keith Watts
Technical Director
September 2016
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United States of America
Cabletime Limited declares this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Subpart B (15.107, 15.109). These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Correct Disposal of this Product
This marking on the product, accessories or literature, indicates that the product and its electronic
accessories should not be disposed with other household waste at the end of its working life.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources.
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cannot accept responsibility for any errors and omissions. Cabletime Limited reserves the right to revise this
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MediaStar 782-DS Digital Media Player
Head Oce
Cabletime Ltd,
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RG14 7HX
United Kingdom
T: [phone]
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www.cabletime.com
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