DekTec DTC-315 User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1. Introduction ................................

1. Introduction1. Introduction

2. Specifications and Minimum Requirements

2. Specifications and Minimum Requirements ................................

2. Specifications and Minimum Requirements2. Specifications and Minimum Requirements

3. DtEncode Software Installation

3. DtEncode Software Installation ................................

3. DtEncode Software Installation3. DtEncode Software Installation

4. DTC

4. DTC----325 DtEncode Revision History

4. DTC4. DTC

5. DtEncode Overview

5. DtEncode Overview ................................

5. DtEncode Overview5. DtEncode Overview

6. Support Contact information

6. Support Contact information ................................

6. Support Contact information6. Support Contact information

Appendix A: DtEncode specific output controls for DVB

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Appendix A: DtEncode specific output controls for DVBAppendix A: DtEncode specific output controls for DVB

Appendix B: DtEncode specific output contro

Appendix B: DtEncode specific output controls for QAM (*)

Appendix B: DtEncode specific output controAppendix B: DtEncode specific output contro

Appendix C: DtEncode specific output controls for QPSK (*)

Appendix C: DtEncode specific output controls for QPSK (*) ................................

Appendix C: DtEncode specific output controls for QPSK (*)Appendix C: DtEncode specific output controls for QPSK (*)

Appendix D: DtEncode specific output controls for ATSC (*)

Appendix D: DtEncode specific output controls for ATSC (*) ................................

Appendix D: DtEncode specific output controls for ATSC (*)Appendix D: DtEncode specific output controls for ATSC (*)

Appendix E: DtEncode specific output controls for ISDB

Appendix E: DtEncode specific output controls for ISDB----T (*)

Appendix E: DtEncode specific output controls for ISDBAppendix E: DtEncode specific output controls for ISDB

Appendix F: DtEncode specific output controls for DTMB (*)

Appendix F: DtEncode specific output controls for DTMB (*) ................................

Appendix F: DtEncode specific output controls for DTMB (*)Appendix F: DtEncode specific output controls for DTMB (*)

Appendix G: DtEncode specific output controls for IP

Appendix G: DtEncode specific output controls for IP ................................

Appendix G: DtEncode specific output controls for IP Appendix G: DtEncode specific output controls for IP

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Appendix H: XML configuration file structure

Appendix H: XML configuration file structure ................................

Appendix H: XML configuration file structure Appendix H: XML configuration file structure

Appendix I: DtEncode command line

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1. Introduction

DtEncode

DtEncode is a cost-effective software package designed for real-time video and audio encoding.

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DtEncode is intended to be installed by the user on any qualifying PC and works in conjunction with

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DekTec input and output devices.

Some common practical applications that can be achieved using DtEncode are shown below:

Live video capture and streaming from any DekTec output adapter

Video (SDI in)

ASI out

IP TV service encoding and video streaming

TS over IP

IP-STB

Video (SDI in)

DTA-(2)145

DTA-160

Local RF broadcasting

Video (SDI in)

DTA-(2)145

RF out

TERRESTRIAL STB

DTA-115

The application is designed in a user-friendly way. The GUI displays information about the incoming video source, the encoded Transport Stream composition and its rate, and provides all necessary controls for the configuration of video, audio, service and output encoding. Chapter 5 gives an overview of the GUI and details how to configure your DtEncode for your specific needs.

The application has integrated functionalities for continuous generation of SD (Standard Definition), HD (High Definition) and Mobile TV streams. Users can set-up continuous encoding from any DekTec SDI input adapter as well as from third party video capture board through DirectShow. The encoded stream can be played out from any DekTec output adapter.

The user can save and record DtEncode settings in an XML file.

DtEncode enables simple configuration to create a service including Elementary-Stream PIDs, Program/Service ID and TS ID as well as a Network ID. DtEncode only generates an SPTS (Single Program Transport Stream). For advanced re-multiplexing and TS configuration, it is advised to combine DtEncode with DekTec DTC-700 MuxXpert.

DtEncode permits fine tuning of parameters for DekTec output adapters and provides an adapted GUI depending on the type of adapter and the targeted output network.

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2. Specifications and Minimum Requirements

2.1.

Minimum PC Requirements

Platform

Processor

Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Windows7 32 bits

 Intel Core2 Duo 3.0GHz for 1xSD MPEG-2 encoding  Intel Core i7 930 2.67GHz (or higher) processor is required for 1xHD MPEG-2 or 1xSD

H.264 encoding

 Intel Core i7 2600 3.20GHz (or higher) processor is required for 1xHD H.264 or 4xSD

H.264 encoding

CAUTION: for specific configuration and requirements, please send a specific request to

info@dektec.com

RAM

512MB per SD (minimum), 2GB per HD (minimum)

2.2. Supported DekTec Adapters

DtEncode supports the following DekTec SDI input adapters:

Type Adapter

DTA-124 PCI Quad ASI/SDI Input Adapter for PCI Bus*** 4x

DTA-145 PCI Multi-Purpose ASI/SDI Adapter for PCI Bus 1x SDI/ASI* 1x SDI/ASI

DTA-2144 PCIe Quad ASI/SDI Adapter for PCI Express Bus 4x SDI/ASI**

DTA-2145 PCIe Multi-Purpose ASI/SDI Adapter for PCI Express Bus 1x SDI/ASI* 1x SDI/ASI

DTA-160 PCI GigE TS-over-IP + 3 SDI/ASI** Ports for PCI Bus 1x Gig-E

DTA-2160 PCIe GigE TS-over-IP + 3 SDI/ASI** Ports for PCI

Express Bus

DTA-2152 PCIe Dual-Port HD-SDI Adapter with Genlock 2x HD-SDI

DTA-2154 PCIe Quad-Port HD-SDI/ASI Adapter with Genlock 4x HD-SDI / ASI

DTU-351 USB-3 HD-SDI Input for USB-3 1x HD-SDI

* 2x Output, or 1x Input + 1x Output ** bi-directional Input/Output ASI port *** The DTA-124 can only support a maximum of three simultaneous SDI inputs

Description Input(s) Output(s)

ASI/SDI***

3x SDI/ASI**

1x Gig-E 3x SDI/ASI**

1x Genlock input

DtEncode supports the following DekTec output adapters:

Model Adapter

DTA-102 PCI DVB-SPI (LVDS) Output Adapter 1x DVB-SPI

DTA-105 PCI Dual DVB-ASI Output Adapter 1x DVB-ASI

DTA-107 PCI DVB-S/S2 Modulator with Upconverter 1x DVB-S/S2

DTA-110

PCI QAM Modulator with UHF Upconverter 1xQAM-A/B/C

DTA-110T PCI DVB-T/H, QAM, ISDBT, ATSC, DTMB Modulator

with UHF Upconverter

DTA-111 PCIe DVB-T/T2, QAM, ISDBT, ATSC, DTMB Modulator

with UHF Upconverter

Description Input(s) Output(s)

1x DVB-ASI

1x RF

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Model Adapter

DTA-112 PCI DVB-T, ATSC, QAM Modulator with VHF/UHF

Description Input(s) Output(s)

1x DVB-ASI

1x RF

Upconverter

DTA-115 PCI DVB-T/T2, QAM, ISDBT, ATSC, DTMB Modulator

1x DVB-ASI

1x RF

with VHF/UHF Upconverter

DTA-122 PCI DTA-122 DVB-SPI (LVDS) Input Adapter

DTA-145 PCI Multi-Purpose ASI/SDI Adapter 1x SDI/ASI* 1x SDI/ASI

DTA-160 PCI GigE TS-over-IP + 3 ASI Ports 1x Gig-E

3x DVB-ASI**

DTA-2111 PCIe Multi-Standard VHF/UHF Modulator 1x RF

DTA-2160 PCIe GigE TS-over-IP + 3 ASI Ports 1x Gig-E

3x DVB-ASI**

DTA-2162 PCIe Advanced Network Card with Dual GigE ports 2x Gig-E

DTA-2144 PCIe Quad ASI/SDI Adapter 4x DVB-ASI**

DTA-2145 PCIe Multi-Purpose ASI/SDI Adapter 1x SDI/ASI* 1x SDI/ASI

DTA-2154 PCIe Quad-Port HD-SDI/ASI Adapter with Genlock 4x HD-SDI / ASI

1x Genlock input

DTU-215 USB DVB-T/T2, QAM, ISDBT, ATSC, DTMB Modulator

1x RF

with RF Output

DTU-245 USB ASI/SDI Input+Output

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1x SDI/ASI 1x SDI/ASI

DTU-205 USB ASI/SDI Output 1x SDI/ASI

DTE-3100

* 2x Output, or 1x Input + 1x Output ** Bi-directional Input/Output ASI port *** For DtEncode, the use USB adapters is only recommended for ASI outputs

IP Networked DVB-ASI Output Adapter.

CAUTION:

CAUTION: Need to launch DtEncode.exe from command

CAUTION:CAUTION: prompt with “DEncode.exe –dte””””

1x DVB-ASI

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3. DtEncode Software Installation

3.1. Installation

The DtEncode software installation is self-explanatory. The "DtEncode SetUp.exe" program will guide you through the installation process.

The latest version of 'DtEncode SetUp.exe' can be found in the download section of the DekTec website, at http://www.dektec.com/downloads.

DtEncode requires the Dta1xx device driver for PCI cards or Dtu2xxx device driver for USB adapters. The setup program includes an option to install the Dta1xx/Dux2xxx device driver. It is recommended to always install the included driver. The installation process will automatically check the version number of the driver, and leave the current driver on the system if it is newer than the driver in the install package.

3.2. Cautions and Recommendations

・ Virus-detecting software (e.g. Norton Internet Security, McAfee Internet security), Windows

Update tasks or any wake-up or screen saver routines affect system performance which is concern for set-ups aimed at continuous 24H operations. As these may disturb the normal process of DtEncode, it is strongly recommended to disable any such software and process from your system.

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DTC-325 DtEncode Revision History

Revision Date Change

V1.4.2.64 V1.4.1.63 V1.3.16.61 V1.3.12.57

V1.3.6.51

V1.3.5.50 V1.3.4.49 V1.3.3.48 V1.3.2.47

V1.2.3.44 V1.2.2.43

V1.2.1.29

V1.2.0.28

V1.1.1.10

V1.0.5.8

V1.0.4.7

V1.0.3.6

V1.0.2.5

2014.03.31

2014.03.12

2013.12.12

2013.07.23

2013.01.08

2012.11.26

2012.10.29

2012.10.24

2012.10.15

2012.3.16

2011.12.08

2011.6.08

2011.5.13

2011.1.21

2010.6.18

2010.4.20

2010.4.6

2010.2.16

・ AAC audio fix

・ Added support for DTA-2154 and DTU-351

・ Fixed stability of AAC audio

・ Fixed support for DTA-2111, DTA-2162 ・ Save IP forwarding parameters in configuration file ・ Stability improvement for audio capture ・ Minor corrections for AAC audio ・ Minor corrections on loading configuration ・ Minor corrections on detecting available devices ・ Improve robustness of SDI capture against unstable source

・ Added image geometry settings for Screen Capture input ・ Improve robustness against SDI input jitter

・ Added support for DTA-2152

・ Added the possibility to select between the default audio output and

screen audio capture when using the Screen Capture input

・ Incorrect TTL setting problem correction

・ Set the windows sound mixer as default sound input in Screen Capture

mode (check section 5.9.2 for configuring your audio input)

・ Add setting for AAC version (MPEG-2 or MPEG-4) ・ Multi display support for PC Capture input

・ Add IP Forwarding from default PC Ethernet port

・ Support for DTA-111 and DTU-215 ・ Bug fix for SDI DekTec input ・ Add check for tolerable RF levels and RF frequencies ・ AAC Profile (LC, HEAACv1, HEAACv2) and Header (LATM, ADTS) ・ No audio rendering when using PC capture input to prevent “Echo” ・ IP output RTP/FEC settings bug correction ・ Horizontal and vertical stripes for geometry adjustment

・ Add input status LED for DekTec input adapters

・ Updated XML config file format (see Appendix I, p.24)

・ Prevent application freeze when pushing Stop button

・ Support for DTA-112, DTA-2160 ・ Support DTE-3100

・ Screen capture support up to 30 frame per second

・ Performance and stability improvements for SD H.264 ・ Launch of application from Command Prompt (ex: “DtEncode.exe

FILENAME.xml”). (See Appendix I for details)

・ Correction to force Aspect Ratio update

・ H264 SD and Multiplexing encoding performance improve ・ support for ViewCast Osprey latest drivers

・ support for IP detailed settings (FEC,..)

・ Correction for selection of DekTec input adapter with multiple ports

・ Correction of DtEncode init failed when no sound device

(Need to be launched with “DtEncode –dte” command)

V1.0.1.4

V1.0.0.2

2010.2.1

2009.12.2

・ Modifications and correction for XML setting file ・ Support for Windows Vista and Windows 7

・ Correction for QAM modulation output

・ First release

Item

Explanation

1 Menu Bar

This area displays Menu controls.

2 TS Tree View

This area displays the hierarchical view of the resulting T

3 Rate Graph

This area displays in real time the TS bitrate (total rate) and the

4 Source Video Viewer

This window provides for visual monitoring of the input.

5 Start Button

This button permits to Start/Stop the encoding process.

6 Tab Menu Bar

Four Tabs permit the configuration of various settings of

7 Setting per Tab

This area provides d

etailed settings for video, audio, service and

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5. DtEncode Overview

5.1. Launching DtEncode

Start the DtEncode available from your desktop, click on the DtEncode

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DtEncode application icon:

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DtEncode can be launched from command prompt as well. (See Appendix I for more details)

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DtEncode program from the Start Menu: start

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DtEncode shortcut.

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start->All Programs

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data bitrate.

When performing HD encoding, to reserve the maximum performance for the encoding process, this video monitor only refreshes every second.

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output configuration

Sub-Menu

Explanation

File Permits management of DtEncode configuration files (.xml)

Load

A window will permit you to select the settings file to load

Save

The current settings file will be saved to a destination of your

Save As

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ed to a new file name and

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5.3. Menu Bar

The Menu Bar permits to store and save configuration files as wells as check common information (version, etc..) about the DtEncode

DtEncode application.

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choice

destination

Version information, Copyright, URL

Please check Annex G for details about the XML structure of the configuration file XML.

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