ZyCast HDME-804 Instruction Manual

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User Guide and Installation Manual
HDME-804
Eight Input QAM Encoder / Modulator
MPEG-2 / H.264 HD ENCODER with QAM /IP/ & ASI Outputs

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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3!
Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3!
Product Description......................................................................................................................................................................... 4!
Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5!
Hardware Installations and Connections......................................................................................................................................... 6!
Connecting to the GUI Interface: .................................................................................................................................................... 7!
Encoder Programming and Setup via GUI Interface:...................................................................................................................... 7!
Overview Page of HDME-804 ........................................................................................................................................................ 8!
GUI Login Password:...................................................................................................................................................................... 8!
Common Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9!
VCN Modes Available: ................................................................................................................................................................. 10!
RF Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12!
Encoder Setup................................................................................................................................................................................ 13!
IP Streaming Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14!
Network Configuration.................................................................................................................................................................. 16!
Administration............................................................................................................................................................................... 17!
Saving your configuration files ..................................................................................................................................................... 17!
EAS ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 18!
Product Notes: ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19!

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Safety Precautions
The presence of this symbol is to alert the installer and user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltages within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to produce a risk of
electric shock.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
ØDO NOT apply power to the unit until all connections have been made, all components have been
installed and all wiring has been properly terminated.
ØDO NOT terminate, change or uninstall any wiring without first disconnecting the unit’s power
adapter from the device.
ØThis device is supplied with the appropriately rated power supply. The use of any other power
supply could cause damage and invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty.
ØDO NOT connect the power cord to the device if the power cord is damaged.
ØDO NOT cut the power cord.
ØDO NOT plug the power cord into an AC outlet until all cables and connections to the device have
been properly connected.
ØThe device should be installed in an environment consistent with its operating temperature
specifications. Placement next to heating devices and ducts is to be avoided as doing so may cause
damage. The device should not be placed in areas of high humidity.
ØDO NOT cover any of the device’s ventilation openings.
ØDO NOT cover or obstruct the device’s fan or fan openings.
ØIf the device has been in a cold environment allow it to warm to room temperature for at least 2
hours before connecting to an AC outlet.
Package Contents
This package contains:
ØHDME-804 Encoder / Modulator
ØOne power cable
ØOne installation / configuration manual
Inspect the package before starting installation to ensure there is no damage and all supplied contents are present.

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Product Description
The HDME-804 Encoder/Modulator simultaneously provides QAM, IP, and ASI output streams making it ideal for any
Commercial RF or IP Network integration. The high quality HD design allows for watching action packed movies and
sports channels on any HDTV. The HDME-804 Encoder/Modulator supports a variety of DTV standards. The Dolby®
Digital Encoding capabilities rounds out this feature rich product. This space saving design delivers up to 8 High Quality
HD/SD QAM/IP/ASI channels in a single 1RU space.
*Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
PHigh Resolution up to 1080i/1080p
P3 VCN Modes available
PHDMI (unencrypted), Component / Composite via DIN cable.
PMPEG2 or H.264 (AVC) Video (Selectable) Output
PIndividual IP Stream Enable / Disable Control
P> +40dB MER
PClosed Captioning Support
P+45dBmV Output
PEAS Functionality
PRack mountable 1RU height!
!

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Specifications
INPUTS!
HDMI%
1.4v%(x8)%
DIN%
Component%/%Composite%via%DIN%cable%
AUDIO!Inputs!
Audio%Input%
via%DIN%or%HDMI%embedded%
VIDEO!Encoder!
Video%Codecs%
MPEG-2,%MPEG-4(AVC)%Selectable%
Video%Resolutions%%
1080p%(MPEG-4%Only),%1080i,%720p,%576p,%576i,%480p,%480i%
AUDIO!Encoder!
Audio%Compression%
MPEG-1%Layer%II,%AAC,%Dolby%Stereo%AC-3%
RF!QAM!SUPPORT!
Frequency%%
57-861%MHz%(CH%2-CH%135)%
RF%Channel%Output%(programs/QAM)%
2%programs%/%QAM%
QAM%
J.83%Annex%B%
Constellation%
256%QAM%
Bandwidth%
6%MHz%
RF%Level%Output%
+45dBmV%Typical%
MER%
>42dB%(43%dB%Typical)%
Interleaver%
Supported%(12%presets)%
Channel%Type%
STD,%HRC,%IRC%
VCN%
VCN%Auto,%VCN%Manual,%VCN%1-Part%
Attenuation%
1%–%20dB%(1%db%Steps)%
RF%Output%
“F”-%Female%75Ω%
Closed%Captioning%Control%
Supported%
IP!Output!
Type%
1RJ-45,%GbE%
Stream%Type%
UDP/RTP%Unicast,%Multicast%%
TS%Format%
SPTS%
Stream%Control%
Enable%/%Disable%Control%per%Stream%
ASI!Output!
Connection%
BNC%75Ω (front-end mounted)%
Output%
MPTS%Multiplexed%
EAS!Support!
Connection%
Dry%Contact%
Audio/Video%Input%
DIN%%
Management!/!Control!
GUI%Supported%
IE9,%FireFox,%Chrome,%Safari%%
GUI%Control%
RJ45%10/100%%
Password%Protected%
GUI%
General!!
!!
Rack%mountable%(1RU)%
482.7mm%x%240mm%x%44.4mm%(19"%x%9.45"%x%1.75"),%19”%EIA%
Fan%Cooled%
Internal%%
Front%Panel%
LED%System%Indicators%(Power,%up%to%8%Encoder%Status%LEDs)%
*Subject to change without notifications
*Manufactured under License of Dolby Laboratories

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Installation
System Installer must adhere to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as possible.
Unpacking and Inspection
Each unit is shipped factory tested. Ensure all items are removed from the container prior to discarding any packing
material.
Thoroughly inspect the unit for shipping damage with particular attention to connectors and controls. If there is any sign of
damage to the unit or damaged or loose connectors contact your distributor immediately. Do not put the equipment into
service if there is any indication of defect or damage.
Hardware Installations and Connections
It is highly recommended that quality cables and connectors be used for all video and audio source connections.
1. The unit is designed to be rack mounted in a standard EIA 19” rack.
2. The unit comes standard with HDMI and DIN inputs (Component and Composite video inputs). The HDME-804
encoder / modulator is intelligently designed to detect the video input from the video source. HDMI Connection:
Connect the HDMI cable(s) from the video source(s) into the HDMI input(s). Or, Connect the DIN Cable to the
back of the encoder as required using the DIN to DIN or DIN to breakout cable.
Repeat this step for each video source connection required.
Be sure the connections for each source are consistent with the unit’s inputs (IN1…IN8).
3. Use a quality 75Ωcoaxial cable with “F” connectors from the unit’s RF OUT jack to the distribution system
(combiner or reverse splitter) or directly to a television.
4. If connecting to an IP network- connect the Ethernet cable to the IP output RJ45 connector.
(IGMP capable and enabled switch is required)
5. If connecting the ASI output- connect the BNC cable to the ASI output.
6. If connecting to an EAS Receiver make the proper connections (connect relay and Video /Audio Inputs) to the EAS
receiver.
7. Connect the included power cord to the unit’s POWER plug.
8. Connect the power cord to an appropriately rated AC power outlet.
Encoder Status Lights:
Solid Green Encoder connected to Input source
Flashing Green: No connection / free run
Flashing Red: EAS Event

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DEVICE Programming and Setup:
Connecting to the GUI Interface:
Factory Default IP: 192.168.1.9
1. Connect an Ethernet cable directly (no Cross Over cable required) to the Web Management Port on the rear panel
of the encoder or connect the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet switch. Connect an Ethernet Cable to your PC/Laptop.
2. Modify your PC/Laptop IP address to 192.168.1.11.
3. Enter ‘192.168.1.9’ into your web browser.
4. Enter GUI and make required device changes.
5. Save all changes as required, upload and reboot changes.
6. Verify parameters then end web session.
Encoder Programming and Setup via GUI Interface:
After connecting the device to the “Web Management” port located on the rear of the device and connecting to a PC /
Laptop.
Step 1: Enter Device's IP address in web browser.
Overview Page of Encoder

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Overview Page of HDME-804
Welcome page showing overview status of the HDME-804 when fully functioning.
Alternate between viewing status of RF Output 1, RF Output 2, RF Output 3, RF Output 4 by selecting the RF Output
tab of the device you want to monitor.
Step 2: Login
Select Common Setup
Once the Common Setup Tab is selected you will be prompted to enter the user name and password for device.
GUI Login Password:
Default User Name: admin
Default Password: Admin123
Note: To change the Password for the GUI go to the Administration Tab.

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Common Setup
Use the Common Setup Page to set the Output channel, Select VCN Mode, and Device Address.
Step 4: Local Save
Perform a Local Save once all parameters are set.
Application Note:
When installing more than 1 device in a headend, the integrator must select a unique Device Address for each Encoder
being installed in the system.
If outputting directly into a HDTV, you must first attenuate the output (+45dBmV typical).
Notes on Changes:
Changes made to an individual setup tab may require the installer to perform a Local Save AND Upload and Reboot if
only making changes to one parameter of the encoder.
Example: Installer is required to change only the output channel for the device (No other changes to the device are
required). Once the channel has been changed, the installer is required to perform 1) Local Save AND 2) Upload and
Reboot.

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VCN Modes Available:
VCN (Major & Minor) Auto: Factory Default
When selecting this VCN, unit will automatically set the output channels.
Example:
Output Channel (2)
2.1 & 2.2 (QAM 1), 3.1 & 3.2 (QAM 2), 4.1 & 4.2 (QAM 3), and 5.1 & 5.2 (QAM 4)
VCN (Major & Minor) Manual
Using the VCN Major & Minor Manual setting offers the integrator the ability to set the channel manually.
Although the Output Channel is set to 102 (663.0000MHz) the Major & Minor Channels do not have to
follow or correspond to the output channel.
Example:
Output Channel (102).
5.1 & 5.2 (QAM 1), 6.1 & 6.2 (QAM 2), 7.1 & 8.1 (QAM 3), 11.1 & 12.1 (QAM 4)
VCN (One Part) Manual
Using the VCN (One Part) Manual setting offers the integrator the ability to set the channel manually.
Although the Output Channel is set to 102 (663.0000MHz) the Channels do not have to
follow or correspond to the output channel.
Example:
Output Channel (102).
102, 103 (QAM 1), 104, 105 (QAM 2),106, 107 (QAM 3), 108, 109 (QAM 4)