Adtec mediaHUB-HD Pro User Manual

mediaHUB-HD Pro
MPEG 2 High Denition Encoder
User Guide
Overview
The mediaHUB-HD Pro is a real-time Contribution-quality MPEG 2 High Definition encoder. It is designed to support the most demanding Contribution, ATSC, DVB and IPTV Distribution and Cable Labs compliant VOD and DPI studio encoding requirements. The auto-detect HD/SD SDI video input eliminates the need for user resolution and frame rate configuration. It boasts dual stream on-board audio encoding of Dolby Digital and MPEG 1 Layer 2 audio with Dolby E and Dolby 5.1 passthrough support. Standard Adtec features include three ASI outputs as well as a GIGE output, AES3 Digital Audio, SDI and Analog audio inputs and BISS1/E encryption. User interfaces include an easy-to-use front panel interface and an on-board Web application server for configuration and monitoring. Unique features include a built-in confidence decoder with HDSDI, HDMI and D1 outputs and "Constant Capture" hard drive acquisition for studio, contribution and distribution applications.
- Operation And Applications
- System Illustrations
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Getting Started
- Front Panel Diagram
System Menu Decoder Menu Encoder Video Menu Encoder Audio Menu Transmit Menu PID Menu Table Menu Profile Menu Encryption Menu
- Back Panel Diagram
- Connections
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Control Application
- Introduction
The Status Bar The Service Tab The Profile Tab The Video Tab The VBI Tab The Audio Tab The PID Tab The CAS Tab The Studio Tab The System Tab The Upgrade Tab The Help Tab
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How To Guides
- Encoding FAQ
- Manual Studio Encoding
- Manual Upgrade Procedures
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Appendix
- Contacting Customer Support
- MediaHUB-HD Pro Technical Specifications
- RS422 Communications
- Encoder Glossary
- Contribution with Dolby E pass-through
- GNU General Product License
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(c) 2008-2009 Adtec Digital. All rights reserved. This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced and translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior consent in writing from Adtec Digital.
Trademarks: mediaHUB-HD Pro is a trademark of Adtec Digital. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Other product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Typical Operations
Contribution Applications: Whether you need High Definition or Standard Definition MPEG 2, the Adtec mediaHUB-HD Pro
supports SD 422 (422P@ML), SD 420 (MP@ML) and HD 1080i or 720P (MP@HL) video encoding with or without BISS encryption. Audio encoding includes dual stereo pair Dolby Digital and MPEG 1 Layer 2* standard. Dolby E and Dolby 5.1 passthrough are also standard. A highly robust single channel per carrier (SCPC) MPEG2 Transport Stream with DVB Service Name is output via ASI and GIGE, all the while maintaining a live confidence decode and optional "Constant Capture" of your valuable contribution feed. * Possibly known as MUSICAM
External IRDs are optional when employing the mediaHUB-HD Pro and its built-in confidence decoder. It boasts HDSDI, HDMI, and Composite video outputs providing a real time confidence decode of the video and user selected stereo audio pair. Support for MPEG 1 Layer 2 and Dolby Digital audio decoding are standard. * Dolby E decode and passthrough not supported by confidence decoder. * BISS not supported by confidence decoder.
For multiplexing many services or channels per carrier (MCPC), Adtec's DTA-3050 is the perfect companion product. Its 10 ASI inputs provide flexibility and high performance throughput with exceptionally low jitter. The DTA remaps PIDs, adds and drops services, provides BISS and DVB-CSA encryption, builds DVB Tables, and adds the ability to operate encoders and DTA's with full redundancy.
ATSC, DVB and MPEG Distribution Applications: Distribute the highest quality Digital Television sound and pictures 24x7x365 with the mediaHUB-HD Pro. Built to run - the mediaHUB-HD Pro supports ATSC, DVB, MPEG, and IPTV platforms delivering a pristine transport stream including broadcast quality Video, Audio with excellent lip sync, Closed Captions, Teletext, and static ATSC and DVB service information. For multiplexing and fully dynamic ATSC and DVB service information applications, Adtec's DTA-305x is the perfect companion product - it even adds the ability to operate fully redundant.
The mediaHUB-HD Pro includes a built-in confidence decoder which boasts HDSDI, HDMI, and Composite video outputs. It provides a real time confidence decode of the video with captions and selected stereo audio pair. Dolby Digital, MPEG 1 Layer 2 audio decoding and Dolby 5.1 down-mix are standard.
Adtec's exclusive "Constant Capture" feature records the distribution signal on its massive internal hard drive. Constant Capture allows the user to define the segment record duration and maintains all segments until the hard drive is full. When full, the first segment is deleted to make room for new ones (FIFO). Nearly 80 hours of distribution quality HD can be stored for review or transfer to an external storage devices.
Studio Applications: Frame accurately captured HDSDI, SDI or Analog video and two pairs of stereo audio with the mediaHUB-HD Pro. The standard Sony 9-PIN interface operates in Controller and Recorder mode allowing it to control a tape device or be controller by a non-linear editor (NLE). Encode in real-time with the Recorder mode directly from an NLE time line directly to long GOP MPEG 2. Frame accurately encode directly from Apple Final Cut Studio, Adobe Premier and Avid NLEs without rolling tape. Create SD and HD Cable Labs compliant MPEG 2 transport streams with the mediaHUB-HD Pro. The captured files are pristine, transport-stream formatted files, saved directly to disk in real-time, requiring no rendering! They include broadcast quality Video, Audio with excellent lip sync, Closed Captions and Teletext. Audio encoding includes dual stereo pair Dolby Digital and MPEG 1 Layer 2* standard. Dolby E and Dolby 5.1 passthrough are also standard. * Possibly known as MUSICAM.
The mediaHUB-HD Pro includes a built-in confidence decoder which boasts HDSDI, HDMI, and Composite video outputs. It provides a real time confidence decode of the video with captions and selected stereo audio pair. Dolby Digital, MPEG 1 Layer 2 audio decoding and Dolby 5.1 down-mix are standard.
Benefits
All in one Encode Solution: Support MPEG 2 SD and HD Contribution, Distribution and Studio encoding applications with
mediaHUB-HD Pro.
SDI Plug and Encode: Automatic SDI detection (HD and SD) of standards and frame rates. High and Standard Definition: One box - both formats. Decode While Encode (DWE): Built-in confidence decoder nearly eliminates the need for external local decoders. Configure: Rapidly and accurately configure mediaHUB-HD Pro via the front panel or on-board web application. Get the highest quality MPEG 2 HD and SD: When it comes to the best on-air look, mediaHUB-HD Pro delivers with
excellent quality Standard and High Definition video encoding. Control with accuracy: mediaHUB-HD Pro can control VTR sources or be controlled by a non linear editor (NLE) via
RS-422 for frame accurate mark in/out encoding.
Create VOD and DPI-ready files: Create Cable Labs-compliant Transport streams for use with VOD and DPI. Constant Capture: Automatically capture encodes in user-defined segmented lengths. Useful for maintaining distribution
archives, capture of a contribution stream or general studio use. Monitor: SNMP, Web Browser, front panel LED and LCD visual alarms, and event logging are standard.
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System Illustrations
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Front Panel Illustration
The mediaHUB-HD should be installed into a one-rack unit 19” rack slot. Power should be applied to the unit and configured with a valid IP address via the front panel. Once the IP is configured, you can use Telnet or a web browser to configure and control the unit.
Encoder LED Status
Off: not encoding
Green flash: pre-roll
Encode
Green: encoding
Yellow: transition from encode to idle
Red: no video
Off: no video/not enabled (audio only )
Video
Green: video present
Yellow: wrong format
Red: no video present
Green: 1080i HD
Resolution
Yellow: 720p HD
Off: Standard Def.
Audio 1 & 2
Off: no audio present
Green: audio present
Off: mode not enabled
Control
Green: Control Detected/Remote Mode
Yellow: Control Detected/Local Mode
Red: Control not responding.
Alarm
Off: no Encoder alarm
Red: Encoder alarm
Decoder LED Status
Off: not decoding
Decode
Green flash: pre-roll Green: decoding
Off: no video (audio only)
Video
Green: decoding video
Yellow: decode errors
Red: decoder fail
Resolution Green: 1080i HD, Yellow: 720p HD, Off: Standard Def.
Audio 1 & 2
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Off: not decoding
Green: decoding
Control Off: not implemented
Alarm
Off: no alarm
Red: decoder alarm
System LED Status
Power
Green: Power is on.
Off: Power is off
Off: no alarm
Alarm
Yellow: minor alarm
Red: major alarm
Link
Busy
HD
Front Panel Navigation
Off: no link detected
Green: link active
Off: no traffic
Green Flashing: traffic
Green: High Def Feaure is enabled.
Off: High Def Feature is disabled.
The mediaHUB-HD Pro has an LCD display on the front panel. Using the Mode, Select, Enter, Escape buttons and directional buttons, you can navigate the front panel menu and control the unit.
The mediaHub-HD Pro is always logged in on startup If the device has logged out due to accident or a login duration timer being set (see below), you will need to log back
in.
To log in from a logged-out status:
Step Action
1 Press <Select>
2 Press <Up> arrow
3 Press <Select>
4 Press <Enter>
5 Press <Right arrow>
6 Press <Enter>
The front panel also has a login duration capability. This setting allows you to specify a time frame in which the unit will automatically log itself out if it receives no control inputs via the front panel or API session.
To set the duration:
Step Action
1 Press mode until you see the System Menu.
2 Press <Select>
3 Press the <Down> arrow
4 Press <Select>
5 Using the <Up> and <Down> arrows, select the value you wish.
6 Press <Enter> to save your selection
Possible Values: 0 (Zero): The unit will not auto-log-out 1-9: The number of minutes until log out if no input is received.
This snapshot tells you the current encode variables as shown in this diagram:.
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There are 9 menu trees accessible from the front panel. Using the MODE button, you can scan through the System, Decoder, Encoder, Transport, PID, Table, Profile, and Encryption menus. By pressing the SELECT button you can enter one of these sub menus. For more information on each of these sub menus, follow the links below.
- System Menu
- Decoder Menu
- Encoder Video Menu
- Encoder Audio Menu
- Transport Menu
- PID Menu
- Table Menu
- Profile Menu
- Encryption Menu
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System Menu Tree
The following diagram represents the structure of the System Menu of the Adtec mediaHUB-HD Pro:
Definitions
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Network Menu
Item Function Options
Ethernet IP Address
IP address of unit on your network
user-defined using <left/right arrow> and <select> buttons default is 192.168.10.48
user-defined using <left/right
Ethernet Mask Defines the unit relative to the rest of your network
arrow> and <select> buttons default is 255.255.255.0
On (finds own DHCP Address) Off (defaults to last entered IP
Address) default is OFF
user-defined using <left/right arrow> and <select> buttons default is 192.168.20.48
Ethernet DHCP
GigE IP Address
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol; allows mediaHub to self-locate network Ethernet parameters
route of traffic in/out on IPTV
user-defined using <left/right
GigE? Mask defines unit relative to the rest of an IPTV network
arrow> and <select> buttons default is 255.255.255.0
On (finds own DHCP Address)
GigE? DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol; allows mediaHub to self-locate network GigE? parameters
Off (defaults to last entered IP Address) default is OFF
Gateway IP Address
Time Menu
traffic director for off-LAN resources
user-defined using <left/right arrow> and <select> buttons default is 192.168.10.1
ADTEC API
Command
*.sysd IPA 0
*.sysd IPM 0
*.sysd DHCP eth0
*.sysd IPA 1
*.sysd IPM 1
*.sysd DHCP eth1
*.sysd GIP
Item Function Options
Time specifies system time
Timezone
NTP Menu
specifies time zone unit operates in
user-defined using <left/right arrow> and <select> buttons
user-defined using <left/right arrow> and <select> buttons
Item Function Options
NTP Status Network Transfer Protocol
NTP IP Address
Alarm Menu
IP address designated for Network Transfer Protocol
Defines whether or not your unit is in sync with the designated NIP server
user-defined using <left/right arrow> and <select> button s
Item Function Options
Event Record Log of events outside of operating parameters scroll up and down to view log items
Mirror Menu
Item Function Options
Adtec API
Commands
*.sysd TIM
*.sysd TIZ
Adtec API
Commands
none
*.sysd NIP
Adtec API
Commands
Host Mode
Designates whether the unit is mirroring another server, or serving as a stand-alone client.
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MirrorClient !MirrorList Client
*.sysd HOM
Host IP Address
IP address of the server this unit is attempting to mirror or report to.
user-defined using <left/right arrow> and <select> buttons
*.sysd HIP
user-defined using <left/right
Client Name, Password
unit-level security for FTP connectivity
arrow> and <select> buttons Note: Adtec recommends this NOT
be changed!
*.sysd CPW
Default is "USER"
Com2 Menu
Item Function Options Adtec API Commands
115200 8 1 NONE
Com2 Settings
RS-232 terminal monitor for communicating with the internal host motherboard for diagnostics
57600 8 1 NONE 38400 8 1 NONE 19200 8 1 NONE 9600 8 1 NONE default is 38400 * 1
Decoder command *.sysd com2 Encoder command *.ecmd com2
None
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Decoder Menu Tree
The following diagram represents the structure of the Decoder Menu of the Adtec mediaHUB HD Pro:
Definitions
Item Function Options
Status provides information regarding decoder function
Confidence Decode
turns confidence decode on or off; when active, this feature allows content to be reviewed on a monitor prior to transport
when selected, the confidence decoder (see above) will detect the
Auto Resolution
resolution of the current encode and match it. If switched off, the user can specify a display target for the desired resolution.
Display Target
Television resolution; set to match resolution of the intended display; unit will scale up/ down to match.
Playing, Idling, Multicast Rec., etc
On Off
On Off
See Supported Targets below
Adtec API
Commands
*.DCMD TRA
*.ECMD CDE
*.ECMD CDE AUTORES
*.DCMD VID
DVB-ASI Mode *.DCMD DVB
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Enable or disable the DVB_ASI input port. If receive mode is enabled, and a valid DVB-ASI signal is detected, the unit will play the stream.
Off (disabled) On (enabled)
Audio Track identifies associated audio
Audio Matrix
per SMPTE 272/299M SDI supports embedded audio Groups 1, 2, 3,
4.
Track 1 Track 2
*.ECMD API
*.ECMD SMX
NTSC 1080P60* VESA800X600X75 VESA1280X768X85 NTSC-J VESA640X350X85 VESA800X600X85 VESA1280X960X60 PAL VESA640X400X85 VESA848X480X60 VESA1280X960X85 PAL-M VESA640X480X60 VESA1024X768X43 VESA1280X1024X60 720P24 VESA640X480X72 VESA1024X768X60 VESA1280X1024X75 720P50 VESA640X480X75 VESA1024X768X70 VESA1280X1024X85 720P60 VESA640X480X85 VESA1024X768X75 VESA1360X768X60 1080P24 VESA720X400X60 VESA1024X768X85 VESA1400X1050X60 1080I50 VESA800X600X56 VESA1152X864X75 VESA1400X1050X75 1080P50 VESA800X600X60 VESA1280X768X60 VESA1600X1200X60 1080I60 VESA800X600X72 VESA1280X768X75 VESA1920X1200X60 XGA1080i50 XGA1080i60 720P59 1080i59
* The mediaHUB-HD Pro's Decoder module only supports this display target for HDMI output. It does not actually decode 1080P60, but will scale and/or de-interlace its decoded video to produce 1080P60 for output on HDMI.
Note on VESA Resolutions: Rev. B Units do not support VESA resolutions due to loss of DVI connector. NTSC, PAL, 720P59, and 1080i59 are recommended resolutions. Composite and SDI are active during all display targets. HDMI is not active at SD resolutions.
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Encoder Video Menu Tree
The following diagram represents the structure of the Video Encoder Menu of the Adtec mediaHUB-HD Pro:
Definitions
Item Function Options
Status
Shows current status and provides encoder control.
Encode - begins encoding Stop - stops encoding
user-defined using <left/right arrow>
Video Rate rate at which video signal is being encoded
and <select> buttons. Review Technical Specifications for full details on acceptable ranges.
Chromatype chrominance; video color-component
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420 422
API
Commands
. ECMD REC
- encode .ECMD STP ­stop
*.ECMD VRT
*.ECMD CHT
Video Input selects type of video input
Composite SDI
*.ECMD INP
GOP Type
Group of Pictures type as open or closed GOP is expressed as one command, i.e., *.ECMD GOP [type] [structure] [size]
Open Closed
I
GOP Structure Group of Pictures structure (format)
IP IBBP
GOP Size Group of Pictures size
User-defined 1-30 in increments of 1
Note: the Adtec mediaHUB HD Pro encoder function does not support MPEG1 Layer 3 or MP3.
*.ECMD GOP 0 = open 1 = closed
*.ECMD GOP 3 = I 2 = IP 0 = IBBP
*.ECMD GOP 1-30
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Encoder Audio Menu Tree
The following diagram represents the structure of the Audio Encoder Menu of the Adtec mediaHUB-HD Pro:
Definitions
Item Function Options API Commands
Sample Frequency
how often signal is sampled in Hz only one frequency can be selected; will set both Audio 1 and Audio 2
32000 44100 48000
*.ECMD ASF [audio]
Audio Sync Audio sync offset in milliseconds. The range is -800 to +800 *.ECMD AUS
Audio Input Source
selects type of audio input menu is identical for Audio 1 and Audio 2
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Analog SDI
*.ECMD AIN [audio]
AES Audio 1 = 0
Audio 2 = 1
Mode
specifies if the mediaHub HD Pro is encoding audio or passing it through as received
Off Encode Passthrough
Dolby Digital AC3
Type
type of audio signal being encoded or passed
Musicam Layer II Dolby E Linear PCM (LP)
64000-384000 kBits/sec (Musicam
Bitrate audio codec
encode) 64000-640000 kbits/sec (Dolby Digital/passthrough)
user-defined using <left/right
Volume Level volume in dB
arrow> and <select> buttons range is -18 dBs to 8 dBs in increments of 1
Note: the Adtec mediaHUB-HD Pro encoder function does not support MPEG1 Layer 3 or MP3.
See AMO in API Only functions?
See AMO in API Only functions?
See AMO in API Only functions?
*.ECMD ALV [channel] [level in dB] Audio Channel 1 = 0 Audio Channel 2 = 1
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Transmit Menu Tree
The following diagram represents the structure of the Transmit Menu of the Adtec mediaHUB-HD Pro:
Definitions
Item Function Options
Transport Mux Rate
Video Autofill
Multicast Menu
Mode switches multicast function on and off
Multicast Transmit IP Address
rate, in bps, that the multiplexed signal is being handed off Range 1000000-80000000 *.ECMD TMR
ties to Transport Mux Rate; uses non-audio packet space for video
On Off
sub-label for items below NONE none
Off Send
user-defined using
IP Address from which a multicast is being made
<left/right arrow> and <select> buttons
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API
Commands
*. ECMD VAF [x] 1 = on 0 = off
*.ECMD MMO
*.ECMD MSI
Multicast Transmit Port
RTP
port assignment used for transmitting a multicast
Turns RTP on or off RTP allows for sequence numbering and timing, which are crucial for the accurate playback of an audio or video data stream. Control is editable if Multicast Mode is set to 'Send'.
user-defined using
<left/right arrow> and <select> buttons
Off = [0] On = [1]
*.ECMD MSP
*.ECMD RTP
Forward Edge Correction; send2 two FEC RTP streams in
FEC Mode
addition to a source RTP stream enabling a receiver to reconstruct missing packets in the source stream. Used in conjunction with L and D values; described below.
FEC L
affects the maximum burstpacket loss that can be recovered
FEC D defines latency involved in burstrecovery
Enable or disable encoder capture to file. If enabled, all
Capture
encoded content will be captured to file. If disabled, file capture is turned off.
Off = [0] On = [1] when RTP is also selected 'on')
4-20 user-defined using
<left/right arrow> and <select> buttons
4-20 user-defined using
<left/right arrow> and <select> buttons
On Off
*.ECMD FEP
*.ECMD FEP
*.ECMD FEP
*.ECMD CCA
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PID Menu Tree
The following diagram represents the structure of the PID Menu of the Adtec mediaHUB-HD Pro:
Definitions:
Item Function Options
PCR PID identifies packets which contain PCR adaptation field
identifies which program number in the PAT and PMT
Program Number
packets are associated with which video and audio PIDs 0x0001 - 0xFFFF are valid ID assignments
Program Map PID identifies packets containing the program map
0x0000: reserved for Program Association Table (PAT) 0x0001: reserved for conditional Access Table
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user-defined 20-character hexadecimal
user-defined 20-character hexadecimal
user-defined 20-character hexadecimal
Adtec API
Command
*. ECMD PRP
*. ECMD PNU
*. ECMD PPI see reserved PIDs at left
Video PID
Audio 1 PID
0x0002 -> 0x001F: reserved 0x0020 - 0x1FFE are valid PID assignments
identifies video packets 0x0000: reserved for Program Association Table (PAT) 0x0001: reserved for conditional Access Table 0x0002 -> 0x001F: reserved 0x0020 - 0x1FFE are valid PID assignments
identifies packets containing audio AES stream 0x0000: reserved for Program Association Table (PAT) 0x0001: reserved for conditional Access Table 0x0002 -> 0x001F: reserved 0x0020 - 0x1FFE are valid PID assignments
user-defined 20-character hexadecimal
user-defined 20-character hexadecimal
*. ECMD VPI see reserved PIDs at left
*. ECMD API [Index] [PID] 0 = channels 1,2 1= channels 3,4 see reserved PIDs at left
Audio encryption2 PID
AMOL
Splice
see above
Automated Measurement of Line Ups; identifies packet which contains AMOL (NTSC) information Only applies to 525 line (NTSC) video. 0x0020 - 0x1FFE are valid PID assignments
identifies packets which contain DVVS-255 splice information. 0x0010 - 0x1FFE are valid PID assignments
user-defined 20-character hexadecimal
user-defined 20-character hexadecimal
user-defined 20-character hexadecimal
See above
*.ECMD APQ
*.ECMD SPI
Note: As of firmware version 3.00.18, all PID API commands can now accept Hex or Decimal values.
PCR PID Examples: PRP 1E1 (set the PID to 0x1e1 (481 decimal) PRP , 481 (set the PID to 481 (the comma is an empty placeholder) PRP 1E1 500 (set the PID to 500 (assumes 500 is different from the currently configured PID).
PID Ranges
Range Function
0x0000 Program Association Table
0x0001 Reserved for Conditional Access Table
0x0002->0x001F Reserved
0x0020 - 0x1FFE valid PID assignments
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Tables Menu Tree
The following diagram represents the structure of the Tables Menu of the Adtec mediaHUB HD Pro:
Definitions
Item Function Options Adtec API Command
*.ECMD TON 0 = DVB 1 = MPEG 2= ATSC
Tables On
switches feature on and designates type of tables to be used
DVB MPEG ATSC
*.ECMD CLC 0 = Off
Closed Caption
activates (or deactivates) closed-captioning and specifies closed-captioning standard to be used
Off ASTC Divicom DVS157
1 = ASTC mode 2 = Divicom mode 4 = DVS157 mode note:In std-def, all modes apply. In hi-def, for EIA-708 closed caption insertion, set to ATSC.
Line Number
VANC
user-specified 7-32 in 1 line increments
*.ECMD LNA
*.ECMD SNA [name]
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