Adtec edje User Manual

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MPEG Player and Network Appliance
Nashville, TN 37206
www.adtecinc.com
CAT-005-H1.1
Adtec Digital
408 Russell Street
615-256-7593 Fax
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Introduction
Welcome to the Edje, Adtec’s new revolutionary Network MPEG Appliance. The third generation of MPEG digital video decoders from Adtec now provides more features, a smaller footprint, 12 VDC power input and many enhancements over earlier models. This amazingly small MPEG appliance can decode MPEG 1 and MPEG 2 multiplexed streams and provides simultaneous analog outputs and IP based streams. The analog outputs are intended to feed video monitors, plasma screens, projectors or any other analog display device. The IP streams are intended to be Uni-cast or Multi-cast to additional Edje devices or PC client software across a LAN or WAN.
Edje front view
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Table 1.0 Edje Front View
Identifier Description
A Reset switch. Must be held for one second to initiate reset. B Power LED, illuminates when AC power is applied to unit. C Video LED, illuminates during video playback. D Drive LED, illuminates during either SCSI or IDE host controller activity. E Link LED, illuminates when the electrical 10 Base T Ethernet connection is made
correctly to a hub or server.
F Busy LED illuminates when Ethernet activity occurs.
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Edje rear view
Table 1.1 Edje Rear View
Connector Description
A Ethernet RJ-45 10 Base T B YC Video Output C Parallel control port. D RS-232 communications port THRU. (Unlimited loop-through capabilities) E RS-232 communications port IN. (Unlimited loop-through capabilities) Units require unique names to
F + 12 Volt Direct Current (DC) power input. MUST be regulated.
G Composite Video Output H Left Audio Output
I Right Audio Output
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Only used Adtec supplied power supply.
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Parallel Control IO
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Physical Concerns
Non Rack Mount Applications:
There are no physical orientation concerns when placing the Edje on a desk or tabletop. The edje is designed to run in 90-degree Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) Non­condensing 70% relative humidity ambient conditions.
Rack Mount Applications:
The Edje can be rack mounted in the optional rack shelf (Item 200-0024-1A­KIT). The optional rack kit holds up to four (4) Edje’s and their associated power supplies.
Power Concerns
Power Supply:
The Edje ships with a 24-watt external switching power supply and six (6) foot standard SJT power cord with a three (3) pin US type plug. Optionally, a European 3 PIN cord with plug is available. The power supply carries the CE, UL, CSA and TUV safety certifications. Valid AC input ranges from 70 to 240 volts AC (VAC), 50 Hz or 60 Hz. The plus 12 Volt Direct Current (DC) output
Up to four Edje’s can be mounted in the optional 200-024-1A-KIT.
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Never apply unregulated DC voltage to the Edje. ONLY use Adtec provided power
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voltage is regulated. Never connect any DC voltage other than a regulated 12 VDC.
Audio and Video Concerns
Video Connections:
The Edje uses a video industry standard BNC connector for composite video. The industry standard four (4)-pin mini din connector is used for YC video.
Audio Connections:
The Edje audio out uses standard RCA jacks. Providing unbalanced (Hi impedance -10 dB, 56 K Ohm) stereo audio outputs for left and right channels.
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Communications Concerns
Control Connectors:
The Edje incorporates Parallel, Serial RS232 and Ethernet (Telnet) control. The Parallel port utilizes a DB9 male connector; the RS232 In and OUT ports utilize RJ-11 telephone connectors. For specific information regarding the protocol and pin out, reference the Technical and API command documents.
RS232 and Ethernet:
The Edje provides multi drop loop-through RS232 to allow a single PC communication port, modem, or serial controller access to multiple units. Two RJ-11 connectors make up the IN and OUT connection. A PC 9 Pin adaptor is provided to connect the Edje directly to a PC communications port. The Ethernet port also supports connecting multiple units to a single PC through the use of an Ethernet hub. The only limit is the number of ports on the hub and available IP addresses on the network.
Hard Drive Concerns
Internal Drive(s):
The Edje ships with a 10 GB internal shock mounted hard drive. Optionally, the Edje can be ordered without the hard drive for IP stream decoding applications. Do not replace the factory installed hard drive. Its design is specific to the factory provided drive; doing so may overheat or damage the unit, thus voiding the warranty.
Summary:
The Edje was designed to replace VCR’s, DVD, PC Based decoder cards, and
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The Edje can easily be controlled via serial or parallel ort Ethernet interfaces.
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An unlimited number of units can be controlled from one (1) RS232 serial port.
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Laser (Video) Disk Players. It will provide many years of maintenance free high quality reliable video and audio. Should you require technical support or supplies contact Adtec at 615-256-6619 or www.adtecinc.com. Thank you again for purchasing the Edje.
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