Socionext X500E User manual

X500E
HEVC UHD Encoder
User’s Guide
Version 1.1.1
Model No: SC0F50A-00E
Document code: MN04-00008-2E

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Revision History
Date
Revision
Description
June 4, 2019
1.1.0
Initial version
Oct. 2, 2019
1.1.1
Minor editorial changes were made.
5.2 Overheating
Table 25 was modified.
Appendix A System Specifications
P frame was deleted from supported frames in “Codec features”.
KC class A was added to “Regulatory Compliance”.
The class of FCC was corrected in “Regulatory Compliance”.
Appendix B Safety and Compliance
“KC class A statement” was added.
“General Caution” was modified.
“Caution with using” was modified.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 8
SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................................................8
DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................................9
INSTALLING THE SYSTEM.................................................................................................................... 10
UNPACKING THE X500E PACKAGE ..............................................................................................................10
INSTALLING THE XVTEC MANAGEMENT TOOL...............................................................................................10
USING X500E ..................................................................................................................................... 11
BUTTONS................................................................................................................................................12
CONNECTORS ..........................................................................................................................................12
LEDS.....................................................................................................................................................12
CONFIGURING X500E ......................................................................................................................... 14
GETTING STARTED....................................................................................................................................14
4.1.1 Assigning an IP Address ..................................................................................................................14
4.1.2 Accessing X500E..............................................................................................................................16
4.1.3 Work Area.......................................................................................................................................18
VIDEO INPUT...........................................................................................................................................19
CHANNEL SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................................21
4.3.1 Video Bitrate Settings .....................................................................................................................24
4.3.2 Streaming Modes............................................................................................................................ 25
SYSTEM SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................................27
4.4.1 System Settings Main Page.............................................................................................................28
4.4.2 Time & Date....................................................................................................................................30
4.4.3 Network Configuration ...................................................................................................................31
4.4.4 User Management..........................................................................................................................33
4.4.5 Firmware Upgrade..........................................................................................................................34
4.4.6 Licensed Features............................................................................................................................ 36
SYSTEM STATUS.......................................................................................................................................37
ABOUT...................................................................................................................................................38
4.6.1 Socionext Legal Page ......................................................................................................................39
4.6.2 Open Source Software ....................................................................................................................40
4.6.3 Certifications...................................................................................................................................41
REBOOT .................................................................................................................................................41
BOOTING, TROUBLESHOOTING AND RECOVERY ................................................................................. 43
BOOTING X500E.....................................................................................................................................43
5.1.1 Static IP Address ............................................................................................................................. 43
5.1.2 DHCP-Allocated IP Address .............................................................................................................43
OVERHEATING .........................................................................................................................................44
RESTORING SYSTEM DEFAULTS ...................................................................................................................45
SYSTEM RECOVERY ...................................................................................................................................45
5.4.1 Recovery Using Image on USB Memory Stick .................................................................................45
5.4.2 Recovery Using Image on Network.................................................................................................47
RESETTING THE USER NAME AND PASSWORD ................................................................................................49
REST-API ......................................................................................................................................... 51
REST-API OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................51
APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 52
APPENDIX B SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE................................................................................................. 54

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List of Figures
Figure 1: X500E Front Panel..................................................................................................................11
Figure 2: X500E Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................11
Figure 3: LED Panel................................................................................................................................12
Figure 4: List of Devices Discovered......................................................................................................14
Figure 5: Setting the X500E IP Address.................................................................................................15
Figure 6: List of Devices Discovered......................................................................................................15
Figure 7: Requesting Dynamic Allocation of an IP Address ..................................................................15
Figure 8: Entering the IP Address in the Browser Address Bar.............................................................16
Figure 9: Enter User Name and Password ............................................................................................16
Figure 10: Configuration System Page Layout ......................................................................................17
Figure 11: Video Input Page..................................................................................................................19
Figure 12: Channel Settings Page..........................................................................................................21
Figure 13: TS-UDP Streaming Fields......................................................................................................25
Figure 14: RTP Streaming Fields............................................................................................................26
Figure 15: RTSP Streaming Fields..........................................................................................................26
Figure 16: System Settings Menu .........................................................................................................27
Figure 17: Systems Settings Main Page ................................................................................................28
Figure 18: Time & Date Page ................................................................................................................30
Figure 19: Network Configuration Page................................................................................................31
Figure 20: User Management Page.......................................................................................................33
Figure 21: Firmware Upgrade Page ......................................................................................................34
Figure 22: Selecting the Image File .......................................................................................................35
Figure 23: Upgrade Status Field............................................................................................................35
Figure 24: Upgrade LED Indicators........................................................................................................35
Figure 25: Upgrade Completed LED Indicators.....................................................................................36
Figure 26: Licensed Features Page........................................................................................................36
Figure 27: Enabled Features .................................................................................................................37
Figure 28: System Status Page ..............................................................................................................37
Figure 29: About Page...........................................................................................................................38
Figure 30: Legal Page ............................................................................................................................39
Figure 31: OSS Page ..............................................................................................................................40
Figure 32: Certifications Page ...............................................................................................................41
Figure 33: Reboot Confirmation ...........................................................................................................41
Figure 34: X500E Rebooting..................................................................................................................42
Figure 35: End of Boot Sequence with Successful IP Address Allocation .............................................43
Figure 36: Attempting to Retrieve Network Parameters from DHCP Server........................................43
Figure 37: X500E Failed to Retrieve IP Address from DHCP Server ......................................................44
Figure 38: Release SW Button to Begin Restoring Defaults..................................................................45
Figure 39: System Defaults Successfully Restored................................................................................45
Figure 40: Release SW Button to Begin System Recovery....................................................................46
Figure 41: Recovery LED Indicators.......................................................................................................46

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Figure 42: End of Recovery Process ......................................................................................................46
Figure 43: Recovery Page......................................................................................................................48
Figure 44: Selecting the Image File .......................................................................................................48
Figure 45: Upgrade Status Field............................................................................................................49
Figure 46: Recovery LED Indicators.......................................................................................................49
Figure 47: Resetting the User/Password ..............................................................................................50

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List of Tables
Table 1: Contact Us .................................................................................................................................8
Table 2: Definitions .................................................................................................................................9
Table 3: Items Shipped in the X500E Package ......................................................................................10
Table 4: Buttons....................................................................................................................................12
Table 5: Front Panel Connectors...........................................................................................................12
Table 6: Rear Panel Connectors............................................................................................................12
Table 7: LEDs .........................................................................................................................................13
Table 8: Main Menu Entries..................................................................................................................17
Table 9: Control Types ..........................................................................................................................18
Table 10: Video Input Field Descriptions ..............................................................................................20
Table 11: Channel Settings Field Descriptions ......................................................................................22
Table 12: Valid Minimum/Maximum Bitrates ......................................................................................24
Table 13: Recommended Bitrates in Normal Encoding Latency Modes...............................................24
Table 14: Recommended Bitrates in Low Encoding Latency Modes ....................................................24
Table 15: TS-UDP Streaming Field Descriptions....................................................................................25
Table 16: RTP Streaming Field Descriptions .........................................................................................26
Table 17: RTSP Streaming Field Descriptions........................................................................................27
Table 18: System Settings Menu Entries...............................................................................................28
Table 19: Systems Settings Field Descriptions ......................................................................................29
Table 20: Time & Date Field Descriptions.............................................................................................31
Table 21: Network Configuration Field Descriptions............................................................................32
Table 22: User Management Field Descriptions...................................................................................33
Table 23: Firmware Upgrade Field Descriptions...................................................................................34
Table 24: System Status Field Descriptions ..........................................................................................38
Table 25: Overheating Conditions ........................................................................................................44

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Introduction
The X500E HEVC UHD Encoder (hereinafter referred to as “X500E”) delivers superior video quality,
allowing users to stream broadcast quality UHD video with up to 50% bandwidth savings compared
to H.264. X500E provides best-in-class HEVC video quality of up to 4:2:2 10-bit and sets new industry
standards for bit rate and latency.
Support
Contact us via the address below for more information and assistance:
Table 1: Contact Us
Email
Support: [email protected]om

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Definitions
Table 2: Definitions
Term
Definition
AAC_LC
Advanced Audio Coding –Low Complexity Profile
HEVC
High-Efficiency Video Coding, a video compression standard. Standard guidelines are presented
in ITU-T Recommendation H.265
Pixel depth
The number of bits used to represent the color (or a color component) of a single pixel. Typical
pixel depths are 8 (for 24-bit color) and 10 for (30-bit color).
Color space
A numerical model representation of colors, usually over 3 axes, for example, RGB or YCbCr.
Frame rate
The frequency (rate) at which consecutive images (frames) appear on a display, expressed in
frames per second (fps).
GOP
Group of Pictures
Bit rate
The number of bits transmitted or processed in a given period of time, expressed in bits per
second (bps).
IDR
Instantaneous Decoder Refresh. An IDR frame is a specialized I-frame that clears the reference
buffer so that no future frame can reference frames processed before the IDR frame.
TS-UDP
Transport Stream over UDP
RTP
Real Time Protocol
RTSP
Real Time Streaming Protocol
MAC
Media Access Control. A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces that
supports communications at the data link layer (Ethernet) of a network segment (LAN).
IP
Internet Protocol. An IP address is a numerical identifier assigned to a computing device or
node in a TCP/IP network. The address is used to locate and identify the node in
communications with other nodes on the network.
APIPA
Automatic Private IP Addressing. Used to automatically assign an IP address when no DHCP
server is available.
DNS
Domain Name Server. DNS is a naming system used to translate domain names into numerical
IP addresses that are used to locate and identify computer services.
Unicast
A one-to-one association between a sender and destination. Each destination address uniquely
identifies a single receiver endpoint.
Multicast
A one-to-many-of-many or many-to-many-of-many association. Datagrams are routed
simultaneously in a single transmission to many recipients. It differs from broadcast in that the
destination address designates a subset, and not necessarily all, of the accessible nodes.

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Installing the System
Unpacking the X500E Package
The items listed below are shipped in the X500E package. When opening the package, make sure
that all of the items are found. If any item is missing, please contact your representative.
Table 3: Items Shipped in the X500E Package
Items Shipped in the X500E Package
X500E
Power supply, international cable kit
Four rubber feet pads
Quick installation guide
EULA
Warranty statement
Installing the XVTEC Management Tool
The XVTEC Management Tool is a Windows application used to perform discovery and to configure
the network settings of X500E.
To install the XVTEC Management Tool:
1. Download the XVTEC Management Tool from the XVTEC site at discovery setup tool via the
Downloads page: http://www.xvtec.com/support/downloads/
2. Run the installation file that you just downloaded, and follow the instructions as presented
in the installation wizard.
3. Before executing the tool that you installed, disable Windows Firewall to enable discovery
of the network.

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Using X500E
This chapter contains information on the interfaces on the front and rear panels of X500E:
• Buttons
• Connectors
• LEDs
The front panel of X500E appears as depicted in the figure below:
Figure 1: X500E Front Panel
The rear panel of X500E appears as depicted in the figure below:
Figure 2: X500E Rear Panel
LCK –Video lock indicator
ACT –Streaming activity
REC –Recording activity
USB0 –USB 2.0/3.0 host port
USB1 –USB 2.0/3.0 host port
RS-232 –(RJ45 CISCO cable compatible)
RST –Reset system
SW –General switch
PWR –Power LED indicator
ETH0 –Ethernet link
ETH1 –Ethernet link
STAT –Status LED indicator
(Indicated various conditions of X500E)
HDMI IN –HDMI v2.0 video input
LINE OUT –Analog audio output (unbalanced)
LINE IN –Analog audio input (unbalanced)
ETH0 –RJ-45 auto sensing 10/100/1000 Mbit
ETH1 –SFP slot supporting 1GbE module
12VDC –12V input power

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Buttons
The table below describes the buttons on the front panel of X500E.
Table 4: Buttons
Label
Description
RST
Internal button used to reset the system in recovery scenarios only. A pin is required in order to
push the button from the outside of X500E. Two reset levels are supported:
• Soft reset. Press for 1 second to reset X500E.
• Hard reset. Press for 10 seconds to shut down and restart X500E.
SW
Multi-purpose switch used in factory reset and recovery scenarios.
Connectors
Table 5 and Table 6 below list the connectors on the front and rear panels of X500E.
Table 5: Front Panel Connectors
Label
Description
USB0
USB 2.0/3.0 host port 0
USB1
USB 2.0/3.0 host port 1
RS232
RS232 Serial port with RJ45 connector (no support)
Table 6: Rear Panel Connectors
Label
Description
HDMI In
HDMI v2.0 video input connector
Line Out
Unbalanced analog audio output (no support)
Line In
Unbalanced analog audio input
Eth0
Ethernet port 0 –RJ45 connector, 10/100/1000 Mbps Half/Full Duplex Auto-Negotiation
Eth1
Ethernet port 1 –SFP slot supporting a 1 GbE module (no support)
12V DC
12V input power
LEDs
The LED panel, as shown in the figure below, appears on the front panel of X500E.
Figure 3: LED Panel
The table below describes the use of the LEDs appearing on the LED panel.

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Table 7: LEDs
LED
Indication
PWR
On/Off indicator.
• Green: X500E is powered on.
ETH0
Ethernet link indicator for Ethernet port 0.
• Green: Ethernet link established.
ETH1
Ethernet link indicator for Ethernet port 1. (no support)
Green: Ethernet link established.
STAT
Multi-purpose system status indicator. For further information, refer to the following sections:
• Boot Sequence –with static IP address
• Boot Sequence –with DHCP-allocated IP address
• Overheating
• Restoring System Defaults
• System Recovery
LCK
Video lock indicator. When X500E detects a supported video standard, the LED will light up as
shown below:
• Red: SD resolution
• Orange: FHD/HD resolution
• Green: 4K/UHD resolution
ACT
Streaming activity indicator.
• Blinking Green: Streaming is active.
REC
Recording activity indicator (no support).
NOTE
The STAT, LCK, ACT, and REC LEDs are used in parallel to indicate process-specific states during the boot
sequence and recovery operations.

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Configuring X500E
XVTEC provides two tools for configuration of X500E:
• The XVTEC Management Tool, a Windows application used to perform discovery and
configure the network settings of X500E.
• The web-based Configuration System, which is used to configure the X500E’s settings
using a standard web browser. The browsers supported are:
• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
Getting Started
The following sections provide guidelines for initial use of X500E.
4.1.1 Assigning an IP Address
In order to communicate with X500E, a valid IP address must be assigned to X500E using the XVTEC
Management Tool via one of the following two options:
• Using a static IP address
• Using a DHCP-allocated IP address
NOTE
The factory-set IP address of X500E is in the APIPA range (169.254.x.x). A different APIPA IP address based on
the X500E's MAC address is assigned to each X500E.
4.1.1.1 Assigning a Static IP Address
To assign a static IP address to X500E:
1. Execute the XVTEC Management Tool. The application discovers the devices in your
network and displays them in a list, as shown in the figure below.
NOTE
To enable discovery of the devices, you may need to disable the Windows Firewall before executing
the XVTEC Management Tool.
Figure 4: List of Devices Discovered

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2. Find the row in the table associated with X500E. Right-click on the row and select Set IP.
The Set Device IP dialog box appears, as shown in the figure below.
Figure 5: Setting the X500E IP Address
3. Make sure that the IP Method selected is Static.
4. Enter the X500E’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway settings. Click Apply to
save the new settings.
4.1.1.2 Assigning a DHCP-Allocated IP Address
To assign a DCHP-allocated IP address to X500E:
1. Execute the XVTEC Management Tool. The application discovers the devices in your
network and displays them in a list, as shown in the figure below.
NOTE
To enable discovery of the devices, you may need to disable the Windows Firewall before executing
the XVTEC Management Tool.
Figure 6: List of Devices Discovered
2. Find the row in the table associated with X500E. Right-click on the row and select Set IP.
The Set Device IP dialog box appears, as shown in the figure below.
Figure 7: Requesting Dynamic Allocation of an IP Address

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3. Select DHCP from the IP Method drop-down list, and then click Apply. X500E will attempt
to retrieve the network settings from the DHCP server. During the allocation process, the
LEDs on the X500E’s front panel will respond as described in Section 5.1.2. Following
retrieval of the network settings, the new settings will appear on the main window of the
XVTEC Management Tool, as shown in Figure 6 above.
4.1.2 Accessing X500E
To access and configure X500E using the web-based user interface, enter the IP address of X500E in
the address bar of the browser, as shown in the figure below:
Figure 8: Entering the IP Address in the Browser Address Bar
Sign in by entering your user name and password in the dialog box displayed by your browser. A
sample dialog box will appear, as shown in the figure below. The default credentials are:
• Username: admin
• Password: admin
Figure 9: Enter User Name and Password
The main page of the Configuration System will appear in the browser window. The page includes a
main menu and a work area, as shown in the figure below:

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Figure 10: Configuration System Page Layout
The Main Menu offers the following capabilities, which are described in detail in the following
sections:
Table 8: Main Menu Entries
Entry
Description
Video Input
Provides access to video input format and settings.
Channel Settings
Used to configure audio and video encoding parameters.
System Settings
Used to perform administrative operations and configure network settings.
System Status
Displays system-related data.
About
Provides information on technical support, licensing, and system certifications.
Reboot
Restarts X500E.

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4.1.3 Work Area
This section contains guidelines for using the controls in the work area of the Configuration System,
as described in the table below.
Table 9: Control Types
Field Type
Example
Description
Field Types
Read/Write
Fields whose values can be modified –values appear in a bright color.
Read-Only
Fields whose values cannot be modified –values appear in a dark color.
Check Box
Used to enable or disable a function.
List Box
Click on the field to open a list box containing alternative values.
Button Types
Apply
Click to apply changes made on the page to the current session only.
Changes are not saved after system reboot.
Save
Click to apply changes made on the page to the current session and to
save them permanently to Flash memory.
Refresh
Click to restore the fields on the page to the values that were set during
the last Apply or Save operation.
Copy
Click to copy the stream URL to the clip board for decoders such as
ffplay.

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Video Input
Select Video Input on the main menu to display the Video Input page, as shown in the figure below.
Figure 11: Video Input Page

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The fields appearing on the page are described in the table below.
Table 10: Video Input Field Descriptions
Field
Description
Detected Video Format
Signal status
Indicates if X500E has detected a supported video standard:
• If detected, the message Locked appears on a green background
• If not detected, the message Not Locked appears on a red background.
Width
The width of the image in pixels
Height
The height of the image in pixels
Frame rate
The image frame rate, in frames per second (fps)
Scanning method
The scanning method used to display a video frame:
• Interlaced. Scanning method in which even-numbered and odd-numbered
lines are captured alternately.
• Progressive. Scanning method in which the entire image is captured at every
frame.
Video Standard Selection
Input source
The transmission standard supported by the input source –for example:
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). Supports version 2.0 of the
HDMI digital video interface.
Video Detection
The method used to detect the video input source:
• Auto. Only automatic detection by X500E is supported.