Questtel B-HDMI-ASI-IP-4CH User manual

B-HDMI-ASI-IP-4CH
User Manual
4Ch HDMI to IP+ASI MEPG-2 H.264
Encoder
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About This Manual
Intended Audience
This user manual has been written to help people who have to use, to integrate and to
install the product. Some chapters require some prerequisite knowledge in electronics
and especially in broadcast technologies and standards.
Disclaimer
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The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued
progress in methodology, design and manufacturing. QuestTel shall have no liability
for any error or damage of any kind resulting from the use of this document.
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Directory
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................1
1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW...............................................................................................................................1
1.2 KEY FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................1
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................2
1.4 PRINCIPLE CHART....................................................................................................................................3
1.5APPEARANCE AND DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE...........................................................................................................5
2.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS..........................................................................................................................5
2.2 POWER PRECAUTIONS.............................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 DEVICE’S INSTALLATION FLOW CHART ILLUSTRATED AS FOLLOWING..................................................... 5
2.4 ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENT ................................................................................................................5
2.5 GROUNDING REQUIREMENT ....................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION..........................................................................................................................7
3.1 LCD MENU CLASS TREE......................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 INITIAL STATUS........................................................................................................................................ 8
3.3 GENERAL SETTINGS FOR MAIN MENU.....................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 4 WEB NMS OPERATION .......................................................................................................16
4.1 LOGIN ....................................................................................................................................................16
4.2 OPERATION............................................................................................................................................ 17
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................................24
CHAPTER 6 PACKING LIST .....................................................................................................................25
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
QuestTel's B-HDMI-ASI-IP-4CH 4‐in‐1 MPEG2/H.264 HD Encoder is a new
professional HD audio & video encoding device with powerful functionality. It has
equipped with 4 HDMI channels input supporting MPEG‐2 and MPEG‐4 AVC/
H.264 video encoding and MPEG‐1 Audio layer 2, LC‐AAC, HE‐AAC and DD
AC3 audio encoding. The 4 encoded programs will output through ASI and IP ports in
MPTS or SPTS. It adopts inner drawer‐type structural design which greatly
facilitates the change of encoding modules to SDI if needed.
1.2 Key Features
Dual power supply
MPEG2 HD/SD & MPEG4AVC/H.264 HD/SD video encoding
MPEG1Audio Layer 2, LC-AAC, HE-AAC and AC3 audio encoding
4*HD-HDMI input
Support VBR/CBR rate control mode
Support CC (closed caption) EIA608 & EIA 708
Support Low Latency function
Support PSI/SI editing and inserting
Supports IPnull packet filter
ASI output, IP(MPTS & 4 SPTS) output over UDP, RTP
LCD display, Remote control and firmware
Web-based NMS management; Updates via web
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1.3 Specifications
Encoding Section
Video
Encoding
MPEG2 & MPEG4 AVC/H.264
Input
HD-HDMI*4
Resolution
1920*1080_60P, 1920*1080_50P, (-for MPEG4 AVC/H.264 only)
1920*1080_60i, 1920*1080_50i,
1280*720_60p, 1280*720_50P
720*480_60i, 720*576_50i
Bit Rate
0.5~19.5Mbps for H.264 encoding
1~19.5Mbps for MPEG-2 encoding
Rate Control Mode
CBR/VBR
Audio
encoding
MPEG1 Layer II, MPEG2-AAC, MPEG4-AAC, Dolby Digital AC3
Sample rate
48KHz
Bit rate
64kbps, 96kbps,128kbps, 192kbps, 256kbps, 320kbps
System
Local interface
LCD + control buttons
Remote management
Web NMS
Low Latency Mode
Normal, mode 1, mode 2
output
2*ASI out (BNC type);
IP (1 MPTS & 4 SPTS) over UDP, RTP (RJ45, 100M)
NMS interface
RJ45, 100M
Language
English
General
Power supply
AC 100V~240V
Power Consumption
45W
Dimensions
482*400*44mm
Weight
4.5 kgs
Operation temperature
0~45℃
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1.4 Principle Chart
M
U
X
ASI Output
MPEG-2 or H.264 HD/SD
Encoding
HDMI
HDMI MPEG-2 or H.264 HD/SD
Encoding
MPEG-2 or H.264 HD/SD
Encoding
HDMI
HDMI MPEG-2 or H.264 HD/SD
Encoding IP Output
1.5 Appearance and Description
Front Panel Illustration
①LCD window
②Power supply indicators
③Power Alarm Switch: When only one power supply is connected or one of the power
supplies fails, the device will give alarm sound, and then press the alarm switch to turn off the
alarm sound.
④NMS port for the connection between the device and PC
⑤DATA port for IP signal out
⑥Indicators for whole unit power supply, working alarm and input signal lock status
⑦Control Buttons
⑧Handles
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Rear Panel Illustration
①HDMI Input Module 1: Program input port 1&2
②HDMI Input Module 2: Program input port 3&4
③ASI output ports
④Power Supply Slot
⑤Power Switch
⑥Grounding
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
This section is to explain the cautions the users must know in some case that possible
injure may bring to users when it’s used or installed. For this reason, please read all
details here and make in mind before installing or using the product.
2.1 General Precautions
Must be operated and maintained free of dust or dirty.
The cover should be securely fastened, do not open the cover of the products when the
power is on.
After use, securely stow away all loose cables, external antenna, and others.
2.2 Power precautions
When you connect the power source, make sure if it may cause overload.
Avoid operating on a wet floor in the open. Make sure the extension cable is in good
condition
Make sure the power switch is off before you start to install the device
2.3 Device’s Installation Flow Chart Illustrated as following
Connecting
Grouding
Wire and
Power
Cord
Acquisition
Check Installing Device Setting Parameter Running Device
Connecting
Signal
cable
2.4 Environment Requirement
Item
Requirement
Machine Hall
Space
When user installs machine frame array in one machine hall,
the distance between 2 rows of machine frames should be
1.2~1.5m and the distance against wall should be no less than
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0.8m.
Machine Hall Floor
Electric Isolation, Dust Free
Volume resistivity of ground anti-static material:
1X107~1X1010，Grounding current limiting resistance: 1M
(Floor bearing should be greater than 450Kg/㎡)
Environment
Temperature
5~40℃(sustainable )，0~45℃(short time)，
installing air-conditioning is recommended
Relative Humidity
20%~80% sustainable 10%~90% short time
Pressure
86~105KPa
Door & Window
Installing rubber strip for sealing door-gaps and dual level
glasses for window
Wall
It can be covered with wallpaper, or brightness less paint.
Fire Protection
Fire alarm system and extinguisher
Power
Requiring device power, air-conditioning power and lighting
power are independent to each other. Device power requires
AC 110V±10%, 50/60Hz or AC 220V±10%, 50/60Hz. Please
carefully check before running.
2.5 Grounding Requirement
All function modules’ good grounding is the basis of reliability and stability of devices.
Also, they are the most important guarantee of lightning arresting and interference
rejection. Therefore, the system must follow this rule.
Grounding conductor must adopt copper conductor in order to reduce high frequency
impedance, and the grounding wire must be as thick and short as possible.
Users should make sure the 2 ends of grounding wire well electric conducted and be
antirust.
It is prohibited to use any other device as part of grounding electric circuit
The area of the conduction between grounding wire and device’s frame should be no
less than 25 mm2.
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Chapter 3 Operation
3.1 LCD Menu Class Tree
Initializing
General Working Status
1 Status
2 Input Sets
3.1 TSID
3.2 ONID
3.3 Output Bitrate
3.4 NIT Insert
3.5 ASI Output
Low Delay
2.1 Input 1
2.2 Input 2
Video Format
Video Bitrate
Audio Format
Audio Bitrate
2.1.1 Program 1
(Same content with 2.1.1)
2.1.2 Program 2
2.2.1 Program 1
2.2.2 Program 2
(Same content with 2.1.1)
(Same content with 2.1.1)
3 TS Config
1.1 Alarm
1.2 Uptime
Video
Audio
Program Info
Video in status
CC Switch
Audio Gain
Service name
Program name
Program number
PCR PID
Video PID
Program output
PMT PID
Audio PID
4 Network 4.1 NMS
4.2 IP Stream
4.1.1 NMS IP
4.1.2 Subnet mask
4.1.3 Gateway
4.1.4 MAC Address
4.1.5 Web NMS Port
4.1.6 Reset Password
4.2.1 MPTS Output
4.2.2 SPTS A
4.2.3 SPTS B
4.2.4 SPTS C
4.2.5 SPTS D
Output IP
Null PKT Filter
Output Port
Subnet Mask
Gateway
Data Enable
Service IP
Protocol
(Same content with 4.2.1)
(Same content with 4.2.1)
(Same content with 4.2.1)
(Same content with 4.2.1)
5.1 Save Config
5.2 Load Saved
5.3 Factory Reset
5.4 LCD time-out
5.5 Version
5 System
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3.2 Initial Status
Switch on the device and after a few seconds’ initialization, it presents start-up pictures as
below:
B-HDMI-ASI-IP-4CH HD Encoder: Module number and name
P1: Program 1; P2: Program 2; P3: Program 3; P4: Program 4
X.XX Mbps: indicate the current encoding bit rate of the corresponding channel.
3.3 General Settings for Main Menu
Press LOCK key on the front panel to enter the main menu. The LCD will display the
following pages where user can configure the parameters for the device.
User can press UP/DOWN buttons to specify one item and then press ENTER to enter
its submenus. Press MENU to step back to upper level menu.
1) Status
Alarm
The alarm indicator will turn on if there is no A/V signals inputting or outputting bit
rate overflows. User then can enter this menu to check the error type.
Uptime
Start up…
Start OK…
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3 TS Config
4 Network
5 System
1 Status
2 Input Sets
1.1 Alarm
1.2 Uptime
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It displays the working time duration of the device. It times upon power on.
2) Input Sets
Under this submenu, the LCD will show “2.1 Input 1”and “2.2 Input 2”to
represent the two HDMI-input modules respectively.
Each SDI input module support two program input connecters. Under submenus 2.1 (or
2.2), user could set the video/audio parameters for the 2 HDMI programs respectively.
2.1 Input 1
2.2 Input 2
2.1.1 Program 1
2.1.2 Program 2
Uptime
0 Day(s) xx-xx-xx
Video
Video in status
Video Format
Low Delay
Video Bit Rate
CC Switch
Audio
Audio Format
Audio Bit rate
Audio Gain
Program Info
Program output
Program name
Service name
Program number
PMT PID
PCR PID
Video PID
Audio PID
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Video in Status
Users can enter this menu to check the video input status.
Video Format
The HDMI encoding module supports both “MPEG2”and “H.264”video
encoding formats. Users can enter this menu to select one format from the 2 options.
Press ENTER to shift ‘*’to ‘►’, and then press UP/DOWN buttons to specify one
item and then press ENTER to confirm. Press MENU to step back to upper level menu.
(The operation method is applicable for rest part.)
Low Delay
This unit can achieve a low time delay from encoding to decoding terminal
end-to-end.
…..………………………………..... NOTE ……..……..………………………….
The different combination of Video Format, Video Bit-rate, Low Delay Mode, the
Resolution of signal source and Decoding solution adopted on terminal side will have an
impact on the latency.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..……
Video Bit Rate
Users can set the video encoding bit rate manually in this menu.
0.5~19.5Mbps for H.264 encoding
1~19.5Mbps for MPEG-2 encoding
CC Switch
CC refers to Closed Caption.
Users can select a standard for the CC from the 2 options in this menu.
MPEG2
H.264
Normal
Mode 1
Video Bit Rate
14.000 Mbps
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Audio Format
The SDI encoding module supports 4 encoding formats. Users can enter this menu to
select one format from the 4 options.
Audio Bit Rate
The audio bit rate ranges from 64Kbps to 320Kbps. Users can select one bit-rate from
the options provided.
Audio Gain
Users can adjust the audio gain in this menu.
Program Info
Users can enable or disable the program output in the first sub-menu and configure the
other parameters in the rest sub-menus.
►EIA 608
EIA 708
MPEG1 Layer 2
MPEG2 AAC
MPEG4 AAC
AC3
Audio Bitrate
64Kbps
Audio Gain
100 %
Program Output
Enable
Program Name
TV-101
Service Name
TV-Provider
Program number
0x101
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3) TS Config
This encoder support TS output via ASI ports. ‘TS Config’is for the configuration of
ASI output. Its submenus contain:
TS ID/ON ID
Users can set the TS ID and Original Network ID in the 2 submenus. The IDs are in
hexadecimal form.
Output Bit rate
Users can set the max output bit rate for the ASI MPTS out. (Range 0-100 Mbps)
PMT PID
0x101
PCR PID
0x100
Video PID
0x100
Audio PID
0x100
3.1 TS ID
3.2 ON ID
3.3 Output Bit rate
3.4 NIT Insert
3.5 ASI Output
TS ID
0x0001
ON ID
0x0001
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NIT Insert
Users can insert your NIT with operations in the menu.
ASI Output
Users can copy a stream from the IP out streams (1 MPTS & 8 SPTS) to output
through ASI.
4) Net Work
‘Net work’is divided into 2 parts: NMS and IP Stream.
NMS
Submenus under ‘NMS’are for setting the parameters related to the device connection
in the network.
4.1 NMS
4.2 IP Stream
Output Bit rate
60.000 Mbps
NIT Insert
Yes No
ASI Output
MPTS
NMS
4.1.1 NMS IP
4.1.2 Subnet Mask
4.1.3 Gateway
4.1.4 MAC Address
4.1.5 Web NMS Port
4.1.6 Reset Password
NMS IP
192.168.000.136
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.000
The IP address for connecting
the device to PC
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IPStream
Submenus under ‘IP Stream’are for setting the output IP stream in MPTS or SPTS.
5) System
Users can set the system parameters in this menu. Enter ‘System’submenus to
separately set corresponding parameters.
Data Enable
Null PKT Filter
Output IP
Output Port
Service IP
Subnet Mask
Gateway
192.168.000.001
MAC Address
201012345678
Reset Password?
Yes NO
Web NMS Port
00080
IP Stream
4.2.1 MPTS Output
4.2.2 SPTS Output A
4.2.3 SPTS Output B
4.2.4 SPTS Output C
4.2.5 SPTS Output D
Gateway
Protocol
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Save Configuration?
Yes No
Load Saved CFG?
Yes No
Reset All Sets?
Yes No
LCD Time-out
30 s
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SW x.xx HW x.xx
Choose yes to save settings.
and press ENTER to confirm
Choose yes to restore the
device into the last saved
configuration.
Choose yes to restore the
device into factory’s default
configuration.
Press DOWN/UP key to select
a time out for the LCD lighting
duration (5-120 seconds)
It displays the device name
and software/hardware
version information.
System
5.1 Save Config
5.2 Load Saved CFG
5.3 Factory Reset
5.4 LCD Time-out
5.5Version
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Chapter 4 WEB NMS Operation
User not only can use front buttons to set configuration, but also can control and set
the configuration in computer by connecting the device to web NMS Port. User should
ensure that the computer’s IP address is different from the encoder’s IP address;
otherwise, it would cause IP conflict.
4.1 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 (Personal Computer) and the device with 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 Encoder &
Modulator’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 “LOGIN”to
start the device setting.
Figure-1
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4.2 Operation
When we confirm the login, it displays the WELCOME interface as Figure-2.
Figure-2
Input 1
From the menu on left side of the webpage, clicking “Input 1”, it displays the
information of the programs (1st & 2ed ones) from the 2ed HDMI encoding module as
Figure-3.
It automatically
identifies and
displays the signal
source interface and
real-time encoding
bit rate of
corresponding input
channel.
User can click any item
here to enter the
corresponding interface to
check information or set the
parameters.
TS indicators—Green
light indicates the TS is
normal, which otherwise
turns to red.
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