XVTEC XVC-ULTRA User manual

XVC-ULTRA Encoder
User’s Guide
V5

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................7
Key Features.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Testing environment ............................................................................................................................. 7
Additional Support ................................................................................................................................ 7
Definitions ............................................................................................................................................. 8
GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................................................9
Unpacking the Encoder Hardware ........................................................................................................ 9
Installing the XVC Management Tool.................................................................................................... 9
USING THE ENCODER HARDWARE ......................................................................................................... 10
Buttons................................................................................................................................................ 11
Connectors .......................................................................................................................................... 11
LEDs..................................................................................................................................................... 12
CONFIGURING THE ENCODER ................................................................................................................ 13
Getting Started.................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.1 Assigning an IP Address .................................................................................................................. 13
4.1.1.1 Assigning a Static IP Address.....................................................................................13
4.1.1.2 Assigning a DHCP-Allocated IP Address ....................................................................14
4.1.2 Accessing the Encoder .................................................................................................................... 15
4.1.3 Work Area....................................................................................................................................... 17
Video Input.......................................................................................................................................... 18
Channel Settings.................................................................................................................................. 19
4.3.1 Video Bitrate Settings ..................................................................................................................... 22
4.3.2 Streaming Modes............................................................................................................................ 23
4.3.2.1 TS-UDP/TS-RTP Streaming ........................................................................................23
4.3.2.2 RTP Streaming...........................................................................................................24
4.3.2.3 RTSP Streaming .........................................................................................................24
4.3.2.4 SRT Streaming ...........................................................................................................25
4.3.2.5 RTMP/RTMPS Streaming...........................................................................................27
System Settings ................................................................................................................................... 28
4.4.1 System Settings Main Page............................................................................................................. 29
4.4.2 Time & Date .................................................................................................................................... 30
4.4.3 Network Configuration ................................................................................................................... 31
4.4.4 User Management .......................................................................................................................... 33
4.4.5 Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................................................... 33
4.4.6 Licensed Features ........................................................................................................................... 36
System Status...................................................................................................................................... 37
About................................................................................................................................................... 37
4.6.1 XVTEC Legal Page ............................................................................................................................ 38
4.6.2 Open Source Software .................................................................................................................... 39
4.6.3 Certifications................................................................................................................................... 40
Reboot................................................................................................................................................. 40

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND RECOVERY..................................................................................................... 42
Rebooting the Encoder ....................................................................................................................... 42
5.1.1 DHCP allocated IP Address.............................................................................................................. 42
Overheating......................................................................................................................................... 43
Restoring System Defaults .................................................................................................................. 43
5.3.1 Restore system defaults procedure................................................................................................ 44
5.3.2 System Recovery............................................................................................................................. 44
5.3.3 System recovery procedure............................................................................................................ 45
Resetting the Username and Password .............................................................................................. 47
APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 49

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List of Figures
Figure 1: Encoder Front Panel............................................................................................................... 10
Figure 2: Rear Panel of Encoder............................................................................................................10
Figure 3: LED Panel................................................................................................................................12
Figure 4: List of XVTEC Devices Discovered ..........................................................................................14
Figure 5: Setting the Encoder IP Address..............................................................................................14
Figure 6: List of XVTEC Devices Discovered ..........................................................................................15
Figure 7: Requesting Dynamic Allocation of an IP Address ..................................................................15
Figure 8: Entering the IP Address in the Browser Address Bar.............................................................15
Figure 9: Enter Username and Password..............................................................................................16
Figure 10: Configuration System Page Layout ...................................................................................... 16
Figure 11: Video Input Page.................................................................................................................. 18
Figure 12: Channel Settings Page.......................................................................................................... 19
Figure 13: TS-UDP Streaming Fields...................................................................................................... 23
Figure 14: RTP Streaming Fields............................................................................................................ 24
Figure 15: RTSP Streaming Fields.......................................................................................................... 24
Figure 16: System Settings Menu .........................................................................................................28
Figure 17: Systems Settings Main Page ................................................................................................29
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........................................................................................................ 36
Figure 25: Licensed Features Page........................................................................................................36
Figure 26: Enabled Features .................................................................................................................36
Figure 27: About Page...........................................................................................................................37
Figure 28: Legal Page ............................................................................................................................ 38
Figure 29: OSS Page ..............................................................................................................................39
Figure 30: Certifications Page ...............................................................................................................40
Figure 31: Reboot Confirmation ...........................................................................................................40
Figure 32: Encoder Rebooting...............................................................................................................41
Figure 33: Release SW Button to Begin Restoring Defaults..................................................................44
Figure 34: System Defaults Successfully Restored................................................................................44
Figure 35: Recovery Page......................................................................................................................46
Figure 36: Selecting the Image File ....................................................................................................... 46
Figure 37: Upgrade Status Field ............................................................................................................ 47
Figure 38: Resetting the User/Password .............................................................................................. 48

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List of Tables
Table 1: Contact Us ................................................................................................................................. 7
Table 2: Definitions .................................................................................................................................8
Table 3: Items Shipped in the Encoder Package ..................................................................................... 9
Table 4: Buttons .................................................................................................................................... 11
Table 5: Front Panel Connectors...........................................................................................................11
Table 6: Rear Panel Connectors ............................................................................................................11
Table 7: LEDs .........................................................................................................................................12
Table 8: Main Menu Entries..................................................................................................................17
Table 9: Control Types ..........................................................................................................................17
Table 10: Video Input Field Descriptions ..............................................................................................18
Table 11: Channel Settings Field Descriptions ......................................................................................20
Table 12: Valid Minimum/Maximum Bitrates HEVC............................................................................. 22
Table 13: Recommended Bitrates for HEVC .........................................................................................22
Table 14: TS-UDP Streaming Field Descriptions....................................................................................23
Table 15: RTP Streaming Field Descriptions ......................................................................................... 24
Table 16: RTSP Streaming Field Descriptions........................................................................................25
Table 17: System Settings Menu Entries...............................................................................................28
Table 18: Systems Settings Field Descriptions......................................................................................29
Table 19: Time & Date Field Descriptions.............................................................................................30
Table 20: Network Configuration Field Descriptions............................................................................ 32
Table 21: User Management Field Descriptions................................................................................... 33
Table 22: Firmware Upgrade Field Descriptions...................................................................................34
Table 23: Overheating Conditions ........................................................................................................43

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Introduction
The XVC-ULTRA Encoder is a streaming appliance enabling users to stream broadcast quality UHD
video with up to 50% bandwidth savings compared to H.264.
The XVC-ULTRA Encoder provides best-in-class HEVC/H.265 and AVC/H.264 video quality of up to
4:2:2 10-bit and sets new industry standards for bit rate and latency.
Key Features
1. 3840x2160p60 encoding in AVC and HEVC formats
2. Ultra-low End-To-End latency of below 40ms in HEVC and AVC mode
3. Ultra-low encoding latency of below 10ms
4. 4:2:2, 10 bit encoding for superior image quality
5. Multiple streaming protocols including RTP/RTSP, RTMP/S, SRT, MP2TS (TS-UDP and TS-RTP)
6. Secured with HTTPS, 802.1x, Secured video streaming.
7. Compact design and low power consumption
Testing environment
It is recommended to use a strong PC to decode a 4Kp60 HEVC/AVC stream, especially when
selecting a 4:2:2, 10 bits profile. A strong graphics card can reduce CPU load substantially assuming
the player knows to take advantage of it.
Unsmooth video, packet losses, glitches in audio and video are some of the symptoms of a low
performance PC
Additional Support
For more information and assistance please refer to www.xvtec.com or contact us at:
Table 1: Contact Us
Email
Support: [e-mail]

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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 based on Rec. ITU-T H.265
AVC Advanced Video Coding based on ITU-T H.264 | ISO/IEC 14496-10
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), 10 for (30-bit color) or 12 bits (for 36-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
GDR Gradual Decoder Refresh. An alternative method to send I/IDR frames to avoid peaks in the
network.
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
TS-RTP Transport Stream over RTP
RTP Real Time Protocol
RTSP Real Time Streaming Protocol
SRT Secure Reliable Transport streaming protocol optimized for streaming across unpredictable
networks, over the internet or to the cloud
RTMP Real Time Streaming Protocol mainly used to stream live video to CDNs such as YouTube,
Facebook, Wowza and more
ONVIF Open Network Video Interface Forum. A standard widely used in surveillance and security
systems to control edge devices.
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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Getting started
Unpacking the Encoder Hardware
The items listed below are shipped in the encoder package. When opening the package, make sure
that all the items are found. If any item is missing, please contact your XVTEC representative.
Table 3: Items Shipped in the Encoder Package
Items Shipped in the XVC-ULTRA Encoder Package
XVC-ULTRA encoder
Power supply
Quick installation guide
EULA
Warranty statement
Installing the XVC Management Tool
The XVC Management Tool is a Windows application used to perform discovery and to configure the
network settings of the encoder.
To install the XVC Management Tool:
1. Download the XVC Management Tool from the XVTEC site at discovery setup tool from 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 the Encoder Hardware
This chapter contains information on the interfaces on the front and rear panels of the encoder unit:
•Buttons
•Connectors
•LEDs
The front panel of the encoder appears as depicted in the figure below:
1. STAT – Status LED (Indicated various conditions of the unit)
2. ACT – Activity Led
3. LCK – Video lock indicator
4. PWR – Power LED indicator
5. HDMI IN – HDMI v2.0 video input
6. SW – General switch
7. LINE IN – Analog audio input genlocked to video (unbalanced)
Figure 1: Encoder Front Panel
The rear panel of the encoder appears as depicted in the figure below:
1. ETH0 – RJ-45 auto sensing 10/100/1000 Mbit
2. RS-232/485 – Serial port to control external devices
3. USB – USB port
4. 12V DC – Input voltage
Figure 2: Rear Panel of Encoder