TANDBERG EN8000 Reference Manual

ST.RE.E10233.1

Issue 1

REFERENCE GUIDE

EN8000

MPEG-4 Part 10 (H.264/AVC)

Encoders

Software Version 1.0 (and later)

EN8030 Standard Definition Encoder

EN8090 High Definition Encoder

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List of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Basic Encoder

This chapter gives a general description of the equipment and its main features and functions.
Identifies the controls, indicators and connectors on the front and rear panels.

Chapter 2: Installing the Equipment

This chapter provides a guide to the suitability of an installation and gives detailed procedures
for the preparation and installation of the equipment. Also details the external connecto rs a nd
provides important safety information.

Chapter 3: Options and Upgrades

This chapter describes the options and upgrades available for the EN8000 Encoder models.

Chapter 4: Operating the Equipment Locally

This chapter describes local control in detail. Provides the power-up/-down procedures and
other general operating/control/set-up procedures.

Chapter 5: Web Browser Interface

This chapter details how to access and use the Web Browser Interface for a range of
diagnostic and other utilities.

Preliminary Pages

Chapter 6: Picture in Picture

Describes the operation and use of the Picture in Picture function. The software option
EN8000/SWO/PIP is required to enable this operation.

Chapter 7: Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding

This chapter details routine maintenance tasks to be performed by the operator and provides
general servicing advice and fault-finding information. Provides information regarding warranty
and maintenance available from Customer Services. Gives relevant dispo sal info rmation.

Annex A: Glossary
Annex B: Technical Specification
Annex C: Language Abbreviations
Annex D: Creating and Downloading a Logo
Annex E: Audio Modes
Annex F: Accuracy of Frequency Sources

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Preliminary Pages

About this Reference Guide

This Reference Guide provides instructions and information for the installation and ope ration
of the EN8000 Encoder range.

This Reference Guide should be kept in a safe place for reference for the life of the
equipment. It is not intended that this Reference Guide will be amended using the issue of
individual pages. Any revision will be by a complete reissue. Further copies of this Reference
Guide can be ordered from the address shown on page viii. If passing the equipment to a third
party, also pass on the relevant documentation.

Issues of this Reference Guide are listed below:

Issue Date Software Version Comments

1 Mar 2007 1.0 Initial release.

The following manuals are also associated with this equipment:

• ST.US.E10233: User Guide for EN8030

• ST.US.E10234: User Guide for EN8090

• ST.AN.E10074: Upgrade Wizard

• ST.AN.1094: Video Noise Reduction and Compression

• ST.AN.1097: VBI in TANDBERG Television Systems

Nomenclature

The terms RS-232 and RS-422 have been superseded by EIA-232 and EIA-422. However,
because the original names are inscribed on the Encoder the original terms are used in the
text of this Reference Guide.

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Acknowledgements

General

All best endeavours have been made to acknowledge registered tradem arks and trademarks
used throughout this manual. Any notified omissions will be rectified in the next issue of this
manual. Some trademarks may be registered in some jurisdictions but not in others.

Registered trademarks and trademarks used are acknowledged below and marked with their
respective symbols. However, they are not marked within the text of this Reference Guide.

Registered Trademarks

AC-3®, Dolby Digital® and Pro Logic® are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

Musicam
and is a registered trademark of CCS (now Musicam USA Incorporated), USA.

Ethernet
XILINX

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is a registered trademark of Thomson and Télédiffusion de France (TDF), Europe,

®

is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.

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is a registered trademark of Xilinx Inc.

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Trademarks

AAC™ is a trademark of Fraunhofer IIS.
NDS™ is a trademark of NDS Limited.
Pozidriv™ is a trademark of European Industrial Services.
Reflex™ is a trademark of TANDBERG Television.
SBR™, Spectral Band Replication™ and aacPlus™ are trademarks of Coding Technologies.
STREAMS™ is a trademark of TANDBERG Television.
WindowsMedia™ is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for injuries or damage where warnings and cautions
have been ignored or taken lightly.

Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated.

Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

WARNINGS GIVE INFORMATION WHICH, IF STRICTLY OBSERVED, WILL PREVENT PERSONAL

INJURY OR DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY OR THE ENVIRONMENT. THEY

ARE BOXED AND SHADED FOR EMPHASIS, AS IN THIS EXAMPLE, AND ARE PLACED

IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE POINT AT WHICH THE READER REQUIRES THEM.

WARNINGS...

Cautions give information which, if strictly followed, will prevent damage to equipment or other goods.

They are boxed for emphasis, as in this example, and are placed immediately preceding the point at

NOTES...

Notes provide supplementary information. They are highlighted for emphasis, as in this example, and
are placed immediately after the relevant text.

EMC Compliance

This equipment is certified to the EMC requirements detailed in Annex B, Technical
Specification. To maintain this certification, only use the leads supplied or if in doubt contact

Customer Services.

CAUTIONS...

which the reader requires them.

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Contact Information

TANDBERG Television Customer Services

Support Services

Our primary objective is to provide first class customer care that is tailored to your specific
business and operational requirements. All levels are supported by one or more servi ce
performance reviews to ensure the perfect partnership between TANDBERG Television and
your business.

Warranty

All TANDBERG Products and Systems are designed and built to the highest standa rds and
are covered under a comprehensive 12 month warranty.

Levels of Continuing TANDBERG Television Service Support

For stand-alone equipment, then TANDBERG Television Basic Advantage is the value for
money choice for you.

Basic provides you with year-by-year Service long after the warranty has
expired.

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Television support specialists.

VOYAGER Advantage is the truly mobile service solution. This provides a package
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Call TANDBERG Sales for more details.

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Technical Training

Training Courses

TANDBERG Television provides a wide range of training courses on the operation and
maintenance of our products and on their supporting technologies. TANDBERG can provide
both regularly scheduled courses and training tailored to individual needs. Courses can be run
either at your premises or at one of our dedicated training facilities.

Where to Find Us

For further information on TANDBERG Television's training p rogramme please contact us:
International Telephone: [phone]

International Facsimile [phone]
E-mail Address: [e-mail]

Internet Address http://www.tandbergt v.com

Customer Services and Technical Training Postal Address

Tandberg Television
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Return of Equipment

If you need to return equipment for repair, please contact the Customer Services Helpdesk o n
[phone]. A Returns Authorisation Number (RAN) will be issued and full details of
the unit will be logged. Please ensure the RAN number is clearly marked on the packaging of
the unit. The unit should then be sent to the following address:

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Technical Publications

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1. Introduction to the Basic Encoder

Contents

1.1 Scope of this Reference Guide .........................1-3

1.1.1 Who Should Use This Reference

Guide.....................................................1-3

1.1.2 Software Version ...................................1-3

1.1.3 What Equipment is Covered by This

Reference Guide....................................1-3

1.1.4 Optional Features..................................1-4

1.1.5 Service Availability.................................1-4

1.2 Modes of operation ...........................................1-4

1.2.1 MPEG-4/H.264 AVC over TS.................1-4

1.2.2 Picture-in-Picture...................................1-4

1.3 Video Encoding.................................................1-5

1.3.1 SD Video Inputs (EN8030 Encoder)......1-5

Video Input Types..................................1-5

Serial Digital Video Input Error

Detection and Handling (EDH)...............1-5

Video Pre-processing.............................1-5

Internal Frame Synchroniser..................1-5

Output on Video Loss ............................1-6

1.3.2 HD Video Input (EN8090 Encoder)........1-6

Video Input Types..................................1-6

Video Pre-processing.............................1-6

Downsampler.........................................1-7

Internal Frame Synchroniser..................1-7

Output on Video Loss ............................1-7

1.3.3 Video Encoding......................................1-7

H.264/AVC Encoding.............................1-7

Chapter 1

Test Tones.............................................1-9

1.4.3 Audio Encoding ....................................1-10

1.5 VBI Line Processing Modes ............................1-11

1.6 Guided Tour ....................................................1-12

List of Figures

Figure 1.1: EN8030 Encoder Front View.............................. 1-3

Figure 1.2: Front Panel Indicators ...................................... 1-13

List of Tables

Table 1.1: Equipment Model Descriptions............................ 1-3

Table 1.2: Encapsulation Mode ............................................ 1-4

Table 1.3: Supported High Definition Scanning Modes........ 1-6

Table 1.4: Supported VBI Data Formats............................. 1-12

Table 1.5: Front Panel Indicators........................................ 1-12

AAC (MPEG-2 and MPEG-4)...............1-10

MPEG-1 Layer II ..................................1-10

Dolby Digital.........................................1-11

Pass-thru..............................................1-11

Transport of VBI Data ..........................1-11

Teletext Extraction ...............................1-12

1.6.1 Enclosure.............................................1-12

1.6.2 Front Panel Description........................1-12

1.6.3 Rear Panel Description........................1-13

1.4 Audio Encoding.................................................1-8

1.4.1 Audio Inputs (EN8090 HD Encoder)......1-8

Audio Channels .....................................1-8

Output on Digital Audio Loss .................1-8

Test Tones.............................................1-8

1.4.2 Audio Inputs (EN8030 SD Encoder)......1-9

Audio Channels .....................................1-9

Output on Digital Audio Loss .................1-9

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1.1 Scope of this Reference Guide

1.1.1 Who Should Use This Reference Guide

This Reference Guide is written for operators/users of the EN8000 Range of Encoders to
assist in the installation, operation and day-to-day care. The range currently consists of the
EN8030 Standard Definition Encoder for MPEG-4 Part 10 and the EN8090 High Definition
Encoder for MPEG-4 Part 10.

WARNING…

DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT

WITHIN THIS EQUIPMENT AND MAY BE EXPOSED IF THE COVERS ARE REMOVED. ONLY

TANDBERG TELEVISION TRAINED AND APPROVED SERVICE ENGINEERS ARE PERMITTED TO

SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION…

Unauthorized maintenance or the use of non-approved replacements may affect the equipment

specification and invalidate any warranties.

This Reference Guide does not include any maintenance information or p rocedures that would
require the removal of covers. This Guide focuses on operating the Encoder via the Web
browser and highlights some specific aspects of the Front Panel control. It does not cover the
Engineering menu or the use of a Telnet session.

Introduction to the Basic Encoder

1.1.2 Software Version

This version of the Reference Guide has been written to cover the functionality in software
version 1.0 for the EN8030 Encoder and software version 1.0 for the EN8090 Encoder.

1.1.3 What Equipment is Covered by This Reference Guide

Figure 1.1: EN8030 Encoder Front View

Table 1.1: Equipment Model Descriptions

Model Number Marketing Code Description

EN8030 SD Encoder EN8030/BAS

EN8030 SD Encoder
(-48 Vdc version)

EN8090 HD Encoder EN8090/BAS

EN8090 HD Encoder
(-48 Vdc version)

EN8030/BAS/48V EN8030/BAS Encoder with –48 Vdc input

EN8090/BAS/48V EN8090/BAS Encoder with –48 Vdc input

1RU Encoder implementing Standard Definition H.264/AVC Main
Profile video and MPEG audio encoding. Includes transport stream
output capability and IP/Ethernet output.

1RU Encoder implementing High Definition H.264/AVC Main Profile
video and MPEG audio encoding. Includes transport stream output
capability and IP/Ethernet output.

Since this Reference Guide covers both the EN8030 and EN8090, it provides informatio n
covering both SD and HD operation.

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1.1.4 Optional Features

This guide is intended to cover all features and functions of the unit. However some of these
features may be purchasable options or features that have not been included in this release. If
in doubt, please contact TANDBERG Television Customer Services for clarification.

1.1.5 Service Availability

The EN8030 Encoder is able to generate an MPEG-4 Standard Definition output and the
EN8090 Encoder is able to generate an MPEG-4 High Definition output or an MPEG-4
Standard Definition output.

1.2 Modes of operation

1.2.1 MPEG-4/H.264 AVC over TS

The elementary streams from the EN8000 H.264/AVC encoding module are encapsulated into
an MPEG TS (Transport Stream) system within the Encoder.

• Video: Main and High Profile of the ISO/IEC 14496-10 (H.264/AVC) technology are

supported.

• Audio: There is a wide range of audio encoding standards that can be used including

MPEG-1 Layer II and Dolby Digital.

• Output: The elementary streams from the Intelligent Compression Engine (ICE) card are

multiplexed on the motherboard of the Encoder into a compliant single-program transport
stream. Hence, the combined output of these streams is through the ASI outputs on the
motherboard.

• Option: An IP/Ethernet output card (EN8000/HWO/IPTSDUAL) can be fitted to the

EN8000 range of encoders to allow the transmission of TS over IP using RFC 22 50.

The details of this are shown in Table 1.2.

Table 1.2: Encapsulation Mode

Mode MPEG-4 AVC over TS

Where used EN8030, EN8090
Video H.264/AVC Main and High Profile
Audio MPEG-1 Layer II audio, Dolby Digital, linear, MPEG-2 AAC, MPEG-4 HE-AAC, MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2
Output

TS outputs on the Encoder: the standard is ASI output but this can extend to IP using the IP/Ethernet
output option card.

1.2.2 Picture-in-Picture

If the software option EN8000/SWO/PIP is purchased for the Encoder, there is the capability
of generating a second, reduced resolution, video image. The Encoder prod uces a multiple
program transport stream (MPTS) where one service is the broadcast stream and the other
contains the reduced resolution video image. This is covered in more detail in Chapter 3,
Options and Upgrades and Chapter 6, Picture in Picture.

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1.3 Video Encoding

1.3.1 SD Video Inputs (EN8030 Encoder)

The standard video inputs are:

• SDI - Serial Digital Interface - ITU-R BT.656-4, part 3 (D1 serial format) – SMPTE 259

(component only)

• Composite Analogue (PAL/NTSC)

Video Input Types

The video input types, which are supported, are:

• 625-line composite PAL-B, -D, -G, -H or -I (ITU-R BT. 624-4)

• 525-line composite NTSC-M (with and without pedestal) or PAL-M (ITU-R BT. 624-4)

• Serial digital (ITU-R BT.656-4, part 3) input (D1 serial format) and (ANSI/SMPTE 259M)

(component only)

• Internal test pattern function

Serial Digital Video Input Error Detection and Handling (EDH)

Introduction to the Basic Encoder

The serial digital video input supports error detection and handling (EDH) as defined by the
specification SMPTE RP 165-1994, ‘Error Detection Checkwords and Status Flags for Use in
Bit Serial Digital Interfaces for Television’.

Video Pre-processing

The efficiency of the encoding can be enhanced through pre-processing of the incoming video
using functions such as:

• Support for different resolutions including the standard set of video picture resolutions

(720, 704, 640, 576, 544, 528, 480, 352) in both 625 and 525 line operation.

• An internal frame synchroniser.

• The aspect ratio for the incoming video feed as defined in the VBI, can be maintained in

the output if desired.

• Generation of test patterns to allow the overall system to be tested.

• Replacement of the video stream when input is lost.

• Built-in patented adaptive noise reduction circuitry

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.

• When the SD-SDI input is used, a logo overlay facility is available whereby the Encoder is

configured to overlay a broadcaster’s trademark/logo onto the active video.

Internal Frame Synchroniser

An internal frame synchronizer is provided to accommodate slight differences between the
incoming frame rate and that generated by the stable reference

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used by the Encoder.

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Noise reduction is only available when software option EN5900/SWO/NR is purchased.

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To ensure broadcast quality it is recommended that the studio reference is fed to HYSNC.

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Output on Video Loss

In the event of video input loss the Encoder can be software-configured to show either:

• A test pattern (with or without identification text).

• A freeze frame (with or without identification text).

• Cut to a black screen (with or without identification text).

• Drop the video PID if TS encapsulation is active.

1.3.2 HD Video Input (EN8090 Encoder)

The only operational video input is:

• HD-SDI (so named on the back panel) - High Definition Serial Digital Interface that is

compliant to SMPTE 292M.

Video Input Types

The video input frame rate and resolution is user selectable and the available options are
shown in Table 1.3.

Table 1.3: Supported High Definition Scanning Modes

Resolution (V x H) P / I Frame rate Carried as: Standard

720 x 1280 Progressive 50.00 frame/s Native SMPTE296M
720 x 1280 Progressive 59.94 frame/s Native SMPTE296M
1080 x 1920 Interlaced 25.00 frame/s Native SMPTE274M
1080 x 1920 Interlaced 29.97 frame/s Native SMPTE274M

Video Pre-processing

The efficiency of the encoding can be enhanced through pre-processing of the incoming video
using functions such as:

• Support for reduced horizontal resolution on the encoded video relative to the input video

to reduce the macro-block rate such as resizing from 1920 pixels to 960 pixels for 1080­line resolution and resizing from 1280 pixels to 640 pixels for 720-line resolution.

• A downsampler.

• An internal frame synchroniser.

• The aspect ratio for the incoming video feed as defined in the VBI, can be maintained in

the output if desired.

• Generation of test patterns to allow the overall system to be tested.

• Replacement of the video stream when input is lost.

• Built-in patented adaptive noise reduction circuitry

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.

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Noise reduction is only available when software option EN8000/SWO/NR is purchased.

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Downsampler

NOTE…

Availability of this option requires the EN8000/SWO/PIP licence.

A downsampler is implemented for the HD-SDI input. The output of the downsampler is either:

• 720 x 480 @ 29.97 frame/s for input frame rate of 29.97 or 59.94 frame/s

• 720 x 576 @ 25 frame/s for input frame rate of 25 or 50 frame/s.

Internal Frame Synchroniser

An internal frame synchronizer is provided to accommodate slight differences between the
incoming frame rate and that generated by the stable reference

Output on Video Loss

In the event of video input loss the Encoder can be software-configured to show either:

• A test pattern (with or without identification text).

• A freeze frame (with or without identification text).

• Cut to a black screen (with or without identification text).

1.3.3 Video Encoding

H.264/AVC Encoding

Both the EN8030 and EN8090 Encoders can generate a bitstream, from the input video, that
is compliant with the MPEG-4 Part 10 (ISO/IEC 14496-10) specification with a maximum
bitrate of 10.0 Mbit/s for SD operation and 20.0 Mbit/s for HD operation. The H.264/AVC video
encoding functions include.

• Support for the following tools

 Spatial Intra prediction: Intra macro-blocks are predicted from surrounding,

previously coded macro-blocks.

 Sub-pixel motion vectors: This allows motion to be more accurately represented.

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used by the Encoder.

 CABAC: Context Adaptive Binary Arithmetic Coding – a more efficient form of

entropy coding compared to traditional variable length codes.

 Adaptive GOP structures of IP, IBP, IBBP and IBBBP where the encoder chooses

whether to use B frames according to the video content.

• Selectable bitrate operation:

 SD = 0.256 Mbit/s – 10.000 Mbit/s.
 HD = 1.000 Mbit/s – 20.000 Mbit/s

• Support for horizontal resizing of the input image such as resizing from 1920 pixels to 960

pixels for 1080-line resolution and resizing from 1280 pixels to 640 pixels for 720-line
resolution.

• Support for variable GOP lengths of up to 250 frames with I frame insertion at scene cuts

to optimise encoding efficiency.

• The decoder buffer can be varied between 0.3 second for low delay applications to 3.0

seconds for premium quality.

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To ensure broadcast quality it is recommended that the studio reference is fed to HYSNC.

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1.4 Audio Encoding

1.4.1 Audio Inputs (EN8090 HD Encoder)

The standard audio inputs are:

• AUDIO IN 2 - This 15-way male D-type connector can be used for the input of up to four

stereo pairs of AES/EBU digital audio when the optional audio encoding daughter card
(EN8000/HDC/AUD) is fitted. Only the input sampling rate of 48 kHz is supported. A
break-out cable is supplied which plugs into this connector and provide s a mo re
convenient means of connecting the audio inputs via five connectors. There are four XLR
female connectors, with the fifth cable being a BNC, which provides an AES/EBU 75 Ω
digital reference output.

• Audio can be de-embedded from the HD-SDI input on the HD encoding card as digital

audio with a sampling rate of 48 kHz. Up to 8 stereo pairs can be extracted from this
interface.

• AUDIO IN - This 15-way male D-type connector is used for the input of up to two stereo

pairs of AES/EBU digital audio or four analogue audio channels. A break-out cable is
supplied which plugs into this connector and provides a more convenient mean s of
connecting the audio inputs via five connectors. There are four XLR female connectors,
with the fifth cable being a BNC, which provides an AES/EBU 75 Ω digital reference
output.

Audio Channels

The HD Encoder has the possibility of two separate audio encoding systems:

• Audio A and B - Audio inputted through AUDIO IN or HD-SDI can be routed to the audio

encoder streams A and B, that can currently implement:

 MPEG-1 Layer II (up to two stereo pairs)
 Dolby Digital (up to two stereo pairs)
 Pass-thru (Dolby Digital and Dolby E)

• Audio 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D - Alternatively if the optional audio encoding daughter card

(EN8000/HDC/AUD) is fitted, audio inputted through AUDIO IN 2 or HD-SDI can be routed
to audio streams 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D, that can currently implement:

 MPEG-2 AAC (up to four stereo pairs, or one 5.1 and one stereo pair)
 MPEG-4 HE-AAC (up to four stereo pairs, or one 5.1 and one stereo pair)
 MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2 (Up to four Stereo Pairs)
 Pass-thru (Dolby Digital and Dolby E)

Output on Digital Audio Loss

In the event of loss of digital audio input lock loss the Encoder can be software-configured to
either:

• Code an audio stream of silence

• Remove the presence of the audio PID from the Transport Stream

• Turn off the ASI output of the Encoder

Test Tones

The equipment can be configured to generate a test tone for alignment purposes. Refer to
Annex B, Technical Specification for level and frequency.

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1.4.2 Audio Inputs (EN8030 SD Encoder)

The standard audio input is:

• AUDIO IN 2 - This 15-way male D-type connector can be used for the input of up to four

stereo pairs of AES/EBU digital audio when the optional audio encoding daughter card
(EN8000/HDC/AUD) is fitted.

Only the input sampling rate of 48 kHz is supported. A break-out cable is supplied which
plugs into this connector and provides a more convenient means of con necting the audio
inputs via five connectors. There are four XLR female connectors, with the fifth cable
being a BNC, which provides an AES/EBU 75 Ω digital reference output.

• AUDIO IN – 15-way male D-type - software selectable balanced analogue or digital

AES/EBU, with AES/EBU on left only. A break-out cable is supplied which plugs into this
connector and provides a more convenient means of connecting the audio inputs via five
connectors. There are four XLR female connectors, with the fifth cable being a BNC, which
provides an AES/EBU 75 Ω digital reference output.

• Alternatively, audio can be input embedded as AES/EBU on the serial digital interface

(SDI or HD-SDI). Audio may be converted to either of the standard output samplin g
frequencies, 32 kHz or 48 kHz, by use of the built-in asynchronous sample rate
converters. This applies only to audio that is not pre-encoded.

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Audio Channels

The SD Encoder also has the possibility of three separate audio encoding systems:

• Audio A and B – the audio encoder is capable of processing two stereo pairs inputted

from either an SDI embedded source, a digital source AES/EBU or an analogue source,
termination impedance 600 Ω or 20 kΩ. These are routed to audio encoder streams A and
B that can currently implement:

 MPEG-1 Layer II (up to two stereo pairs)
 Dolby Digital (up to two stereo pairs)
 Pass-thru (Dolby Digital and Dolby E)

• Audio 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D Alternatively, if the optional audio encoding daughter card

(EN8000/HDC/AUD) is fitted, audio inputted through AUDIO IN 2, HD-SDI or SDI can be
routed to audio streams 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D, that can currently implement:

 MPEG-1 Layer II (up to four stereo pairs)
 MPEG-2 AAC (up to four stereo pairs, or one 5.1 and one stereo pair)
 MPEG-4 HE-AAC (up to 4 stereo pairs, or one 5.1 and one stereo pair)
 MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2 (up to four stereo pairs)
 Pass-thru (Dolby Digital and Dolby E)

Output on Digital Audio Loss

The Encoder can be software-configured, in the event of loss of digital audio input lock loss, to
either:

• Code an audio stream of silence

• Remove the presence of the audio PID from the Transport Stream

• Turn off the ASI output of the Encoder

Test Tones

The equipment can be configured to generate a test tone for alignment purposes. Refer to
Annex B, Technical Specification for level and frequency.

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1.4.3 Audio Encoding

The available audio algorithms that can be used to encode the input audio are:

AAC (MPEG-2 and MPEG-4)

The encoder has the capability of encoding incoming audio using the highly efficient Advanced
Audio Coding (AAC) algorithm. This is the standard WindowsMedia audio algorithm for WM9S
and is commonly known as WMA in the public domain. The sampling rate is restricte d to 48
kHz and the constant bitrate can be varied between 64 kbit/s and 128 kbit/s for a stere o pair of
audio channels.

There is only a single encoding algorithm but there is a menu switches to allow one of main
variants to be selected:

• MPEG-2 AAC: the actual AAC bitstream is compliant to the specification ISO/IEC 13818-7

and is encapsulated in ADTS (Audio Data Transport Stream), which is described in the
same specification. Menu switches have been included to allow the operator to enable an
ARIB-compliant mode.

• MPEG-4 HE-AAC: the actual AAC bitstream is compliant to the High-Efficiency (HE) AAC

profile of MPEG-4 Part 3 as described in ISO/IEC 14496-3. This allows the use of the
Spectral Band Replication (SBR) tool to achieve reasonable results for sub-64 kbit/s
stereo encoding. The minimum bitrate has been restricted so that operation of the encoder
does not use any of the extra tools associated with version 2 of the Profile. The bitstream
is encapsulated in the Transport Stream using LATM/LOAS (Low-overhead Audio
Transport Multiplex/Low-overhead Audio Stream). The implementation is compli ant to
ETSI TS 101 154 V1.7.1 Annex H.

• MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2: The actual AAC bitstream is compliant to the High Efficiency (HE)

AAC v2 profile as described in ISO/IEC 14496-3. This allows both Spectral Band
Replication (SBR) and Parametric Stereo (PS) tools to be used. Operation in this mode is
currently restricted to Stereo at 32 kbit/s.

MPEG-1 Layer II

The Encoder can encode incoming audio at a sampling rate of 48 kHz to an
MPEG-1 Layer II compliant bitstream for TS output only. The available coding modes are:

• Single Mono: either the left or the right channel is encoded - the signal is output to both

XLR connectors at the receiving end. Not available in Linear PCM.

• Dual Mono: the left and right signals are encoded and carried in the transport stream as a

single Packetised Elementary Stream (PES) data stream. The way that the left and right
signals are output from the Receiver is dependent on how the routing is set up on the
Receiver. Both the left and the right may be output, or the left only, or the right only. This is
typically used for multilingual services.

• Stereo: A stereo pair is coded as two mono signals - the two signals are output as stereo

at the receiving end.

• Joint Stereo: A stereo pair is coded taking advantage of the stereo nature of the channels

- the two signals are output as stereo at the receiving end. Available in MPEG-1 Layer II
only.

• Audio Description Service: Signals the presence of an Audio Description Service for the

visually impaired in the PMT.

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Dolby Digital

If licensed, the Encoder can encode incoming audio at a sampling rate of 48 kHz to a Dolby
Digital compliant bitstream for the TS output only. Dolby Digital audio encoding incorporates
digital normalization, pre-processing (filtering), dynamic range compression and the addition of
bit-stream information. Dolby Pro Logic audio can be carried as ste reo audio through the
Encoder as long as a suitably high bitrate is selected (see Annex B, Technical S pecification).
The available coding modes are:

• 1/0: centre

• 2/0: left and right

Pass-thru

This is where an audio stream has already been encoded e xternally, prior to entering the
Encoder. Currently the Encoder is certified to handle Dolby Digital and Dolby E pre-encoded
streams for TS output only.

NOTES…

1. See Annex F, Audio Modes for details of setting up the audio.

2. The sampling rate for all audio encoders is fixed at 48 kHz.

1.5 VBI Line Processing Modes

With analogue video, ancillary information associated with the video image is encoded within
the vertical blanking interval (VBI) of the video image. However the VBI is not encoded as part
of the active image by the video encoding module for efficiency reasons because the VBI is
not visible to the viewer. So, this information, termed VBI data, must be carried separately in
some other form within the bitstream.

Transport of VBI Data

There are two methods to achieve this:

• Embedding the VBI data within the video elementary stream: all video coding technologies

allow the carriage of user data associated with a video frame with the video frame
bitstream. The following data formats are handled with this method:

 Closed Captions and V-chip information stored on Line 21 on top and bottom field of

each frame according to EIA-608 and EIA-708B specifications.

 Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) stored on Line 23 according to ETS 300 294 and

signals the aspect ratio of the video image. For H.264/AVC bitstream, the aspect
ratio is contained within the GOP header sequence. Frame accurate switching is
enabled because a GOP header with an accompanyi ng I frame is inserted whenever
this value changes.

• Encapsulating the VBI data within its own elementary stream: the VBI data is contained

separately from any of the other stream. The following data formats are handled with this
method:

 Neilson AMOL I and II.
 18 lines of Teletext from each field of the video frame can be extracted and

packetised according to DVB specification EN 300 472.

This information is summarized in Table 1.4.

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The Encoder has the ability to extract VBI data from line number ranges 10-22 and 272-285
for 525 lines and 6-23 and 318-335 for 625 lines. The specifications surrounding VBI data are
covered in great detail in the Application Note ST.AN.1097 - VBI in TANDBERG Television
Systems.

Table 1.4: Supported VBI Data Formats

Data Format MPEG-4 AVC over TS

Closed Caption and V-chip Included within SEI Message within the video ES.
Wide Screen Signaling Contained within the GOP sequence header, inserted when this value changes
Neilson AMOL 1, Neilson AMOL 11 Included as a separate PID.
Different Teletext systems including

System B (WST)

Teletext Extraction

Line filters can be invoked to selectively disable any individual lines in this range. The filters
are provided to allow the user to ensure that non-Teletext lines (e.g. ITS lines) are not
erroneously extracted. The extracted Teletext lines are formatted into PES packets according
to the DVB specification. The Teletext PES packets are time stamped to allow correct
alignment of subtitling captions with decoded video.

Included as a separate PID.

The following Teletext services are extractable:

• System B (WST) Teletext

• Video Programming Teletext (VPT)

• Programme Delivery Control (PDC)

• Inverted Teletext

1.6 Guided Tour

1.6.1 Enclosure

The enclosure is 1U height and can be freestanding or mounted in a 19-inch rack. All inputs
and outputs are via rear panel connectors.

1.6.2 Front Panel Description

The Encoder provides navigation keys to access and input data. There are two LED
indicators, located on the left of the front panel (see Figure 1.2).

The front panel display and navigation keys are used as a local control method to set up and
configure the Encoder (see Chapter 4, Operating the Equipment Locally). They can also be
used as a quick method for accessing the status of the equipment.

Table 1.5: Front Panel Indicators

Indicator Colour Description

Alarm Red This LED is lit when the Encoder has detected an alarm condition.
Power Green This LED is lit when the Encoder is receiving power.

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Figure 1.2: Front Panel Indicators

1.6.3 Rear Panel Description

The Encoder provides connectors at the rear panel (see Chapter 2, Installing the Equipment).
All, except the power connector, are physically located on the separate modules that comprise
the Encoder.

ALARM
(Red)

POWER
(Green)

Enter

Cancel

Navigation keys,
to select options

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Contents

2.1 Introduction .......................................................2-3

2.1.1 Read This First!......................................2-3

2.1.2 Site Requirements.................................2-3

Power Supplies......................................2-3

Environment...........................................2-3

Lightning Protection...............................2-3

2.1.3 EMC Compliance Statements................2-3

EN 55022 / AS/NZS 3548......................2-3

FCC .......................................................2-3

2.2 Preliminary Checks ...........................................2-4

2.2.1 Mechanical Inspection ...........................2-4

2.2.2 Moving the Equipment Safely................2-4

2.3 Installing the Equipment....................................2-4

2.3.1 Fixing Method........................................2-4

2.3.2 Cable Routing........................................2-5

2.3.3 Equipment Access.................................2-5

2.3.4 Ventilation..............................................2-5

2.4 A.C. Mains Operating Voltage and Earthing......2-6

2.4.1 A.C. Power Supply.................................2-6

2.4.2 Power Cable and Earthing.....................2-6

General..................................................2-6

Protective Earth/Technical Earth............2-7

Connecting the Encoder to the A.C.

Power Supply.........................................2-7

2.5 -48 Vdc Power Supply.......................................2-8

2.5.1 D.C. Power Supply.................................2-8

2.5.2 Location of the D.C. Input Connector.....2-8

2.5.3 Connecting the Equipment to the D.C.

Power Supply.........................................2-8

2.5.4 Protective Earth/Technical Earth............2-9

2.6 Signal Connections For the Basic Unit..............2-9

2.6.1 Introduction............................................2-9

2.6.2 Connecting Up the Basic Encoder.......2-10

2.6.3 Power Supply.......................................2-11

Chapter 2

2.6.4 Technical Earth....................................2-11

2.6.5 Video Inputs.........................................2-11

SDI IN...................................................2-11

H SYNC................................................2-11

COMP VIDEO...................................... 2-11

HD-SDI IN............................................2-12

2.6.6 Audio Inputs.........................................2-12

AUDIO IN 2..........................................2-12

AUDIO IN.............................................2-13

2.6.7 ASI OUT 1, 2 and 3 Outputs................2-13

2.6.8 Control Interfaces.................................2-14

Connection...........................................2-14

Ethernet #1 and #2...............................2-14

Alarm....................................................2-14

2.6.9 Data......................................................2-15

RS-232 Connector................................2-15

RS-422 Connector................................2-15

AUX DATA IN.......................................2-15

AUX DATA OUT................................... 2-16

AUX RS-232.........................................2-16

2.7 Powering Up/Down..........................................2-16

2.7.1 Before Powering Up.............................2-16

2.7.2 Powering Up.........................................2-16

2.7.3 Powering Down.................................... 2-16

2.7.4 Setting the Encoder Control IP

Address................................................2-16

List of Figures

Figure 2.1: Fitting the Encoder into a Rack........................... 2-5

Figure 2.2: Air Path Through the Enclosure.......................... 2-6

Figure 2.3: Connector Block for -48 Vdc Input......................2-8

Figure 2.4: Typical Rear Panel Component Parts and

Connectors............................................................ 2-9

Figure 2.5: Equipment Connections for the Basic Unit.......2-10

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List of Tables

Table 2.1: Supply Cable Wiring Colors .................................2-7

Table 2.2: SDI Connector....................................................2-11

Table 2.3: H SYNC Connector............................................2-11

Table 2.4: COMP VIDEO Connector...................................2-12

Table 2.5: HD-SDI Connector .............................................2-12

Table 2.6: Audio In 2 Connector..........................................2-12

Table 2.7: Audio In Connector.............................................2-13

Table 2.8: ASI OUT 1, 2 and 3 Connectors.........................2-13

Table 2.9: Ethernet #1 and #2 Connector...........................2-14

Table 2.10: Alarm Connector ..............................................2-14

Table 2.11: RS-232 Data Connector (Base Board) -

Asynchronous......................................................2-15

Table 2.12: RS-422 Data Connector (Base Board) -

Synchronous .......................................................2-15

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2.1 Introduction

2.1.1 Read This First!

The Encoder must be handled carefully and thoughtfully to prevent safety hazards and
damage. It is usually supplied as part of a system installed by TANDBERG Television
engineers. In any case, ensure the personnel designated to install the unit have the
appropriate skills and knowledge. If in any doubt, contact Customer Services.

Follow the instructions for installation and only use installation accessories recommended by
the manufacturers.

2.1.2 Site Requirements

Power Supplies

Models EN8030/BAS SD Encoder and EN8090/BAS HD Encoder operate from a 100-120
Vac, 220-240 Vac supply.
Models EN8030/BAS/48V SD Encoder and EN8090/BAS/48V HD Encoder operate from a

-48 Vdc supply.
See Annex B, Technical Specification for a full specification.

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Environment

See Annex B, Technical Specification for a full specification.
Do not install this product in areas of high humidity or where there is danger of water ingress.

Lightning Protection

WARNING…

IF THE ENCODER HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO A LIGHTNING STRIKE OR POWER SURGE, WHICH

HAS STOPPED IT WORKING, DISCONNECT THE POWER IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT REAPPLY

POWER UNTIL IT HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR SAFETY. IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT TANDBERG

TELEVISION CUSTOMER SERVICES.

Where appropriate, ensure this product has an adequate level of lightning protection.
Alternatively, during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from the supply outlet and disconnect the output equipment. This prevents
damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.

2.1.3 EMC Compliance Statements1

EN 55022 / AS/NZS 3548

This equipment is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.

1

The EMC information was correct at the time of manufacture. The EMC tests were performed with the Technical earth attached.

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This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at own expense.

2.2 Preliminary Checks

2.2.1 Mechanical Inspection

When taking delivery of an Encoder, check the equipment items delivered against the
enclosed delivery note. Inspect the equipment for damage in transit. If in doubt, contact
Customer Services (see Preliminary Pages).

NOTE…

Do not remove the covers of this equipment as doing so may invalidate any warranties, cause a safety
hazard and/or affect the EMC performance. It may also invalidate any safety tests. Check with
Customer Services beforehand.

2.2.2 Moving the Equipment Safely

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to the product.
Use only with a cart, stand, bracket or table recommended by TANDBERG
Television.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Do not move or carry the equipment whilst it is still connected to the supply or other leads, is
live or is in operation.

2.3 Installing the Equipment

2.3.1 Fixing Method

The Encoder can be operated mounted in a 19-inch rack. Ensure that it is firmly and safely
located and has an adequate through-flow of air.

Slide the Encoder onto the chassis supports and affix to the rack by means of an M6 x 18 mm
panhead screw in each corner (see Figure 2.1).

CAUTIONS…

1. The unit must be supported by either a mounting-shelf or equipment beneath it and not suspended
solely by the front-panel mounting screws.

2. Do not use this product as a support for any other equipment.

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f

Insert screws here to attach

Encoder to rack.

Repeat at the opposite side o

the Encoder.

Figure 2.1: Fitting the Encoder into a Rack

2.3.2 Cable Routing

Power supply cables should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cables at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Do not run a.c. power cables in the same duct as signal leads.

2.3.3 Equipment Access

BERYLLIUM COPPER FINGER STRIPS ARE USED IN THIS EQUIPMENT TO SEAL THE

ENCLOSURE FOR EMI PROTECTION. THIS ARRANGEMENT IS PERFECTLY SAFE DURING

NORMAL OPERATION. DO NOT FILE THE STRIPS OR OTHERWISE CAUSE THEM TO PRODUCE

DUST OR PARTICLES. ANY CUTS CAUSED BY THE STRIP SHOULD BE TREATED

WARNING…

APPROPRIATELY.

Ensure that the Encoder is installed in such a way as to allow access to the rear of the unit
and the connectors.

2.3.4 Ventilation

NEVER PUSH OBJECTS OF ANY KIND INTO THIS EQUIPMENT THROUGH OPENINGS AS THEY

MAY TOUCH DANGEROUS VOLTAGE POINTS OR SHORT-OUT PARTS THAT COULD RESULT IN

A FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. NEVER SPILL LIQUID OF ANY KIND ON THE PRODUCT.

1. Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in
a built-in installation such as a rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the instructions have
been adhered to.

2. Do not install equipment so that the air intake of one aligns with the outlet on another. Provide
baffles and adequate spacing.

3. The fans contained within this unit are not fitted with a dust/insect filter. Pay particular attention to the
environment in which it is to be used.

The unit is designed for stationary or fixed use only. Ensure it is firmly and safely located and
has an adequate through-flow of air. Allow at least 50 mm free air-space on each side of the
equipment. Units in racks can be stacked without ventilation panels between. Racks
containing stacked equipment may need to be forced-air cooled to reduce the operating
ambient temperature. For stacking constraints contact Customer Services.

WARNING…

CAUTIONS…

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Cool Air In

Figure 2.2: Air Path Through the Enclosure

2.4 A.C. Mains Operating Voltage and Earthing

2.4.1 A.C. Power Supply

CAUTION…

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If

you are not sure of the type of power supply to your business, consult a qualified electrical engineer or

your local power company.

Warm Air Out

See Annex B, Technical Specification for a full power supply specification. There are no links
or switches to be altered for operation from different supplies.

2.4.2 Power Cable and Earthing

General

Check that the a.c. power cable is suitable for the country in which the Encoder is to be used.

1. IF THE MOULDED PLUG FITTED TO THE MAINS CABLE SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT IS NOT
REQUIRED, PLEASE DISPOSE OF IT SAFELY. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY ENDANGER LIFE
AS LIVE ENDS MAY BE EXPOSED IF THE REMOVED PLUG IS INSERTED INTO A MAINS
OUTLET.

2. POWER-SUPPLY CORDS SHOULD BE ROUTED SO THAT THEY ARE NOT LIKELY TO BE
WALKED ON OR PINCHED BY ITEMS PLACED UPON OR AGAINST THEM, PAYING
PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO CORDS AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND
THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPLIANCE.

The unit is supplied with three, detachable mains-supply cables fitted with molded plugs
suitable for the USA, UK or Europe.

The wires in the mains cable are colored in accordance with the wire color code shown in
Table 2.1.

WARNINGS…

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UK

(BS 1363)

Earth: Green-and-yellow Green-and-yellow Green
Neutral: Blue Blue White
Live: Brown Brown Black

EUROPE
(CEE 7/7)

USA
(NEMA 5-15P)

Protective Earth/Technical Earth

WARNINGS...

1. THIS UNIT MUST BE CORRECTLY EARTHED THROUGH THE MOULDED PLUG SUPPLIED.
IF THE LOCAL MAINS SUPPLY DOES NOT HAVE AN EARTH CONDUCTOR DO NOT
CONNECT THE UNIT. CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICES FOR ADVICE.

2. BEFORE CONNECTING THE UNIT TO THE SUPPLY, CHECK THE SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
IN ANNEX B.

The unit has a Technical earth terminal (marked with ) located at the rear panel. Its use is
recommended. This is NOT a Protective earth for electric shock protection. The terminal is
provided to:

1. Ensure all equipment chassis fixed within a rack are at the same Technical earth
potential. To do this, connect a wire between the Technical earth terminal and a suitable
point on the rack.

2. Eliminate the migration of stray charges when connecting between equipment.

WARNING…

IF THE TERMINAL SCREW HAS TO BE REPLACED, USE AN

M3 X 6MM LONG POZIDRIV PANHEAD.

USING A LONGER SCREW MAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD.

Connecting the Encoder to the A.C. Power Supply

WARNINGS…

1. DO NOT OVERLOAD WALL OUTLETS AND EXTENSION CORDS AS THIS CAN RESULT IN
A RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

2. AS NO MAINS SWITCH IS FITTED TO THIS UNIT, ENSURE THE LOCAL AC POWER SUPPLY
IS SWITCHED OFF BEFORE CONNECTING THE SUPPLY CORD.

3. THE ENCODER IS NOT FITTED WITH AN ON/OFF SWITCH. ENSURE THAT THE SOCKET­ OUTLET IS INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
FAILURE TO ISOLATE THE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY MAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD.

To connect the unit to the local a.c. power supply:

1. Ensure the local a.c. supply is switched OFF.

2. Ensure the correct fuse type and rating has been fitted to both the equipment and the
a.c. power cable.

3. Connect the a.c. power lead to the Encoder mains input connector and then to the local
mains supply.

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2.5 -48 Vdc Power Supply

2.5.1 D.C. Power Supply

Note…
Only model EN8030/BAS/48V and EN8090/BAS/48V use a d.c. power supply.

CAUTION...

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If

you are not sure of the type of power supply to your business, consult a qualified electrical engineer.

This product uses a –48 Vdc power supply source (see Annex B, Technical Specification for a
full power supply specification).

For wiring d.c. power a minimum wire size of 1.0mm
need to be increased for longer cable runs. For protection of the d.c. wiring a circuit breaker of
maximum 10A is recommended.

2.5.2 Location of the D.C. Input Connector

2

(17AWG) is recommended. This may

The connector is located at the right-hand rear of the equipment.

WARNING…

THE –48 VDC ENCODER IS NOT FITTED WITH AN ON/OFF SWITCH. ENSURE THAT THE SUPPLY

HAS A SUITABLE MEANS OF ISOLATION THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. FAILURE TO ISOLATE

THE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY MAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD.

Equipment Side

— +

Fuse

6.3A

Connector Block

Figure 2.3: Connector Block for -48 Vdc Input

—48 V 0 V

Supply Side

The equipment fuse is held in an integral fuse carrier at the d.c. power inlet at the rear of the
Encoder. See Annex B, Technical Specification for d.c. fuse information.

2.5.3 Connecting the Equipment to the D.C. Power Supply

NOTE…

This equipment is not intended for direct connection to centralised d.c. power systems in the USA or
Canada.

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Connect the Encoder to the local d.c. power supply as follows.

A

A

A

A

1. Local d.c. Power Supply
Ensure the local d.c. supply is isolated.

2. Encoder
Ensure the correct fuse is fitted.

3. Supply Cord
Connect the d.c. lead to the Encoder input connector and then to the local d.c. power
supply. Switch on the d.c. power supply.

2.5.4 Protective Earth/Technical Earth

The unit has a Technical earth terminal (marked with ) located at the rear panel
(see Figure 2.3). Its use is recommended. This is NOT a Protective earth for electric shock
protection. The terminal is provided to:

• Ensure all equipment chassis fixed within a rack are at the same Technical earth

potential. To do this, connect a wire between the Technical earth terminal and a suitable
point on the rack.

• Eliminate the migration of stray charges when connecting between equipment.

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WARNING…

IF THE TERMINAL SCREW HAS TO BE REPLACED, USE AN M3 X 6MM LONG POZIDRIV

PANHEAD. USING A LONGER SCREW MAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD.

2.6 Signal Connections For the Basic Unit

2.6.1 Introduction

All signal connectors are located at the rear panel of the Encoder. For a detailed interface
specification see Annex B, Technical Specification.

Always use the specified cables supplied for signal integrity and compliance with EMC
requirements (see Annex B, Technical Specification).

Ge 1 Ge 2

Alarm SDI In

RS-422

Data

RS-232

Data

HD-SDI in

Ethernet #1, #2

UX Data OutAudio In 2

SI Outputs 1,2,3

ux RS-232

H Sync

ux Data In

Composite

Video

Technical Earth

Audio In and Audio

Reference Out

Figure 2.4: Typical Rear Panel Component Parts and Connectors

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2.6.2 Connecting Up the Basic Encoder

Once the unit has been installed in its intended operating position, it is ready to be connected
up to the rest of the system equipment (see Figure 2.5), providing it too has been installed
(see page 2-11 onwards for pin-out details of the connectors).

EN8030 SD/EN8090 HD

Encoders

Serial Digital Interface

Studio Black and Burst

Analogue Composite Video

HD Serial Digital Interface

Audio Input

AES/EBU Reference

Audio Input

AES/EBU Reference

SD Video

SDI IN
H SYNC

COMP VIDEO

HD Video

[EN8090 only]
HD-SDI IN

Audio Inputs

AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN 2

Output (TS)

ASI OUT 1
ASI OUT 2
ASI OUT 3

Dual IP

Streamer

Option:

EN8000/HWO/IPTSDUAL

Ge 1
Ge 2

Alarm

ALARM

DVB/ATSC Transport Stream

DVB/ATSC Transport Stream

DVB/ATSC Transport Stream

IP/Ethernet port 1
IP/Ethernet port 2

Alarm

Control

10BaseT

10BaseT

Remote Control

ETHERNET#1
ETHERNET#2

REMOTE
CONTROL

Data

RS-232 Data Input

RS-422 Data Input

Aux Data Input

(Not for Customer use)

Aux RS-232 Input

(Not for Customer use)

RS-232 DATA

RS-422 DATA

AUX DATA IN
AUX RS-232

Data

AUX DATA OUT

Aux Data Output

Figure 2.5: Equipment Connections for the Basic Unit

Do not move or install equipment whilst it is still attached to the mains supply. Ensure ESD
precautions are observed whilst interconnecting equipment.

NOTE…

See Chapter 3 for information relating to Options and Upgrades.

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2.6.3 Power Supply

Section 2.4, A.C. Mains Operating Voltage and Earthing and Section 2.5, -48 Vdc Power
Supply provides details of the a.c power supply connection, protective earthing and safety.

Read all the instructions carefully and take note of all warnings and cautions.

2.6.4 Technical Earth

Connect the Encoder's Technical earth to a suitable point.

2.6.5 Video Inputs

SDI IN

A 75 Ω BNC connector provides a serial digital video input to the
unit. This input is terminated in 75 Ω.

The serial input supports error detection and handling (EDH) as defined by the specification
SMPTE RP 165-1994, ‘Error Detection Checkwords and Status Flags for Use in Bit Serial
Digital Interfaces for Television’.

Table 2.2: SDI Connector

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Pin Signal

Centre Video Input
Screen Ground
Impedance 75 Ω

H SYNC

Studio Black and Burst should be fed to the 75 Ω BNC connector (H
SYNC). This will then genlock the Encoder to the Studio system.
This method may be required with some audio formats. For details
on the genlocking system see Annex F, Audio Modes.

Table 2.3: H SYNC Connector

Pin Signal

Centre Video Input
Screen Ground
Impedance 75 Ω

COMP VIDEO

A 75 Ω BNC connector provides a high quality analogue video input
to the unit. See Chapter 4, Operating the Equipment Locally, Video
Input Option for the types of video and selection method.

NOTE…

The input is differential to prevent 50 Hz/60 Hz hum.

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Table 2.4: COMP VIDEO Connector

Pin Signal

Centre Video Input
Screen Video Input Return
Impedance 75 Ω

HD-SDI IN

A 75 Ω BNC connector as described in Table 2.5 provides a serial
digital video input to the unit. This input is terminated in 75 Ω. Care
must be taken over the selection of the cable type used because of
the higher frequencies associated with HD-SDI.

Table 2.5: HD-SDI Connector

Pin Signal

Centre Signal
Screen Ground
Impedance 75 Ω

2.6.6 Audio Inputs

AUDIO IN 2

Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO IN 2 connector. The 15­way, D-type male connector is used to provide four stereo pairs
of AES/EBU digital audio.

The Encoder is supplied with a break-out cable, which plugs into this connector, and
provides a more convenient means of connecting the audio signals via five connectors. There
are four XLR female connectors, with the fifth cable being a BNC that provides an AES/EBU
75 Ω digital reference output.

Table 2.6: Audio In 2 Connector

Pin Signal Pin Signal
Analogue Digital Analogue Digital

1 Left Channel A (+) AES/EBU (A) (+) 9 Left Channel A (-) AES/EBU (A) (-)
3 Right Channel A (-) 10 Right Channel A (+)
4 Left Channel B (+) AES/EBU (B) (+) 12 Left Channel B (-) AES/EBU (B) (-)
6 Right Channel B (-) 13 Right Channel B (+)
7 AES/EBU

Reference (Signal)

Pins 2, 5, 8, 11, 14: Not connected

15 AES/EBU

Reference (Ground)

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AUDIO IN

Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO IN connector. The
15-way, D-type male connector is used in different ways
according to the audio input and the encoding configuration
selected.

The connector provides two stereo pairs. They may be independently configured as either
analogue or digital. The left channel is used to input digital audio.

The Encoder is supplied with a break-out cable, which plugs into this connector, and
provides a more convenient means of connecting the audio signals via five connectors. There
are four XLR female connectors, with the fifth cable being a BNC that provides an AES/EBU
75 Ω digital reference output.

Table 2.7: Audio In Connector

Pin Signal Pin Signal
Analogue Digital Analogue Digital

1 Left Channel A (+) AES/EBU (A) (+) 9 Left Channel A (-) AES/EBU (A) (-)
3 Right Channel A (-) 10 Right Channel A (+)
4 Left Channel B (+) AES/EBU (B) (+) 12 Left Channel B (-) AES/EBU (B) (-)
6 Right Channel B (-) 13 Right Channel B (+)
7 AES/EBU

Reference (Signal)

Pins 2, 5, 8, 11, 14: Not connected

15 AES/EBU

Reference (Ground)

NOTES…

1. In analogue mode termination is either 20 kΩ or 600 Ω.

2. In AES/EBU mode termination is 110 Ω.

3. When the Encoder is powered down the digital channel is selected with 110 Ω termination. The
XLR cable for the digital input for Channel A is called “Left A” and the XLR cable for the digital
input for Channel B is called “Left B”.

4. The digital audio input does not support SPDIF. If for test purposes, the output of consumer
device such as a DVD player is used as the source, the voltage and current levels of the SPDIF
output need to be changed to AES/EBU levels.

5. In order to comply with EMC regulations, use the audio break-out cable supplied with the unit.

2.6.7 ASI OUT 1, 2 and 3 Outputs

Connect the receiving equipment ASI cable to the appropriate ASI
OUT connector, using good quality 75 Ω coaxial cable.

A 75 Ω BNC connector provides the ASI output from the Encoder.

Table 2.8: ASI OUT 1, 2 and 3 Connectors

Pin Signal

Centre Signal
Screen Ground

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2.6.8 Control Interfaces

Connection

Operation of the Encoder from a TANDBERG Television control system is via the control
Ethernet network running a web browser or nCompass Control on a remote PC. Local control
is implemented through the front panel keypad and display. See Chapter 4, Operating the

Equipment Locally for details of how to access the front panel menus and Chapter 5, Web
Browser Interface for details of how to access the Encoder using a web browser.

Ethernet #1 and #2

An eight-way, RJ-45 connector provides a 10BaseT Ethernet interface
for communications with the nCompass Control or web browser for
control and monitoring. The Encoder has a single switched Ethernet
channel. Ethernet1 is selected as default at power up. If a carrier is
not detected on Ethernet1 then the input switches to Ethernet2. This
gives a redundant Ethernet control via two hubs.

Table 2.9: Ethernet #1 and #2 Connector

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Tx Out (+) 4-5 Not connected
2 Tx Out (-) 6 Rx In (-)
3 Rx In (+) 7-8 Not connected

Alarm

If required, connect an external status monitoring device to the
ALARM connector.

A 9-way, D-type male connector provides an alarm relay interface
that can be used to send a signal to remote equipment.

Table 2.10: Alarm Connector

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Ground 6 Fail (NO)
2 Fail (common) 7 Fail (NC)
3 Alarm (NO) 8 Alarm (common)
4 Alarm (+) (NC) 9 Reset 2 (internally grounded)
5 Reset 1 (internally pulled

to 3.3 V via 10 kΩ)

Fail

Common

Alarm

Common

Fail (NC)
Fail (NO)

Alarm (NC)

Alarm (NO)

3.3 V

Reset 1
Reset 2

NOTE…

NC = Normally Closed, NO = Normally Open, and refers to the relay contacts. Refer to Annex B for
details of the relay contact rating.

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2.6.9 Data

RS-232 Connector

A 9-way, D-type female connector provides an RS-232
asynchronous, serial communications data input interface.

Table 2.11: RS-232 Data Connector (Base Board) - Asynchronous

Remote (DTE) Male Encoder RS-232 (DTE) Female
Signal Name Pin Signal Direction Pin Signal Name

Received Data 2 2 Received Dat a
Transmit Data 3 3 Transmit Data
Signal Ground 5 5 Signal Ground

NOTES…

1. Signal names are with respect to a DTE in accordance with the RS-232 specification.

2. Remote pin numbers only apply to a 9-way D-type connector.

3. 25-way connectors have Received Data on pin 3 and Transmit Data on pin 2
(see RS-232 specification).

4. XON/OFF flow control may be used with this port.

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Pins 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9: Not connected

RS-422 Connector

A 15-way, D-type female connector provides an
RS-422 synchronous, serial communications data
input interface.

Table 2.12: RS-422 Data Connector (Base Board) - Synchronous

Remote (DTE) Encoder RS-422 (DCE)
Signal Name Signal Direction Pin Signal Name

Transmit Data A 2 Transmit Data A
Transmit Clock A 7 Transmit Clock A
Signal Ground 8 Signal Ground
Transmit Data B 9 Transmit Data B
Transmit Clock B 14 Transmit Clock B

Pins 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15: Not connected

NOTE…

Signal names are with respect to a DTE in accordance with the RS-422 specification. A is positive and
B is negative.

AUX DATA IN

A 75 Ω BNC connector provides an ASI input which is not for use by
general end user.

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AUX DATA OUT

HD-SDI output. This output is not guaranteed to meet the HD-SDI
specification.

AUX RS-232

A 9-way, D-type male connector provides an RS232 connection for
use by Tandberg Television engineers for unit diagnostics.

2.7 Powering Up/Down

2.7.1 Before Powering Up

Before powering up the Encoder, check that:

1. The unit has been installed in a suitable location.

2. The unit has been connected to external equipment and power supply, as required.

3. The power supply has been checked and a good earth provided.

4. The correct fuse type and rating has been fitted to the equipment and, for the a.c. supply
version, the a.c. power cable.

2.7.2 Powering Up

To power up the Encoder:

1. Turn on the local power supply. The Encoder executes a series of power up initialisation
and self-test routines.

2. Confirm that the green Power LED is lit and that the red Alarm LED is unlit.

After the boot period the Encoder start-up screen is displayed.

NOTES…

1. The fans on the Encoder can be temperature controlled so may not be on if the ambient
temperature is low. Refer to Annex B, Technical Specification for more information.

2. During initialisation invalid PIDs may appear momentarily in the transport stream.

2.7.3 Powering Down

To power down the Encoder remove the power supply connection at the rear of the unit.

2.7.4 Setting the Encoder Control IP Address

The IP address and network mask of the Encoder Control port should only be changed from
the front-panel as all of the other control methods use the control port and hence need its
address, to control the encoder.

The items reside as options in the Remote Control menu of the System menu. Using the keys
on the front panel, select:

Setup->System->Remote Control.

The IP address is the first option, the network mask is the third option and the gateway
address is the fourth option.

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Contents

Chapter 3

3. Options and Upgrades

3.1 What’s Available................................................3-3

3.1.1 Hardware Options..................................3-3

3.1.2 Limitations on Number of Option

Modules.................................................3-3

3.1.3 Software Options ...................................3-4

Enabled Options ....................................3-4

3.1.4 How to See Which Options are

Fitted/Enabled........................................3-5

3.2 Audio Daughter Card Option

(EN8000/HDC/AUD) .........................................3-6

3.2.1 Overview................................................3-6

3.2.2 Connections...........................................3-6

Audio In 2 Connector.............................3-6

3.2.3 Configuring the Output...........................3-6

3.3 Dual IP/Ethernet Output Card

(EN8000/HWO/IPTSDUAL) ..............................3-7

3.3.1 Overview................................................3-7

3.3.2 Assembly ...............................................3-7

Rear Panel...........................................3-7

Ethernet Outputs.................................3-7

3.3.3 Dual IP Output Overview .......................3-8

Overview................................................3-8

3.3.4 Dual IPNIC Control ................................3-9

3.3.5 IP Streamer Output.............................. 3-10

List of Figures

Figure 3.1: Encoder Protocol Stack...................................... 3-7

Figure 3.2: View from Back of Encoder ................................ 3-7

Figure 3.3: Dual IP Control and IP Streamer Output

Menus ................................................................... 3-8

List of Tables

Table 3.1: Hardware Option Module Positions ..................... 3-3

Table 3.2: Purchasable Software Options ............................ 3-4

Table 3.3: E8030 and E8090 Enabled Software Options ..... 3-5

Table 3.4: Audio In Connector.............................................. 3-6

Table 3.5: RJ-45 Connector..................................................3-7

Table 3.6: Dual IPNIC Control Option Descriptions.............. 3-9

Table 3.7: IP Streamer Option Descriptions ....................... 3-10

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Options and Upgrades

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3.1 What’s Available

3.1.1 Hardware Options

The basic Encoder functionality can be enhanced with the inclusion of options, hardware and
software.

A hardware option module consists of a horizontally mounted PCB with rear panel connector
space. At reset, the software of the Encoder detects which modules are fitted and configures
them as necessary. See Table 3.1 for the hardware options.

Table 3.1: Hardware Option Module Positions

Marketing Code Name Slot No. Max No. of Cards
Daughter Card Options

Options and Upgrades

EN8000/HDC/AUD Extra Audio Encoding Daughter Card

Provides 5.1 audio service and a stereo audio
service [Part No: S14019+S14285]

Hardware Options

EN8000/HWO/IPTSDUAL Dual IP/Ethernet Output Card [Part No: S13600]. 1 1

NOTE…

Empty option slots must be fitted with a blanking plate.

3.1.2 Limitations on Number of Option Modules

In all EN8000 Encoders Option Slot 2 is occupied by the Intelligent Compression Engine (ICE) that fills
the ⅔-width from the right looking at the back of the unit. This leaves space for an optional single ⅓-
width card in Option Slot 1. Currently the only option supported in this slot is the Dual IP/Ethernet card
(if TS over IP is required).

SLOT 1

SD H.264 VCM + EN8000/HDC/AUD

0 (not a slot
option - fits on
the
Motherboard)

1

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3.1.3 Software Options

When the appropriate software option has been purchased it is enabled in the Encoder, which
resets and displays the appropriate menu items. See Table 3.2 for the software options.

Table 3.2: Purchasable Software Options

Marketing Code Name

EN8000/SWO/AC3 This enables the use of the Dolby Digital audio encoder. The associated menu

includes a full set of informative parameters to allow the header bits for the
frames to be correct. Contact Customer Services for more details.

This license adds the option Dolby Digital to the menu item Coding Standard in

the MPEG-2 Audio menu.
EN8000/SWO/AAC Enables the option of MPEG-2 AAC audio encoding
EN8000/SWO/HEAAC This enables the use of the MPEG-4 HE-AAC encoding profile in the Advanced

Audio module. This produces AAC bitstream that is compliant to ISO/IEC 14496-

3 encapsulated in LATM/LAOS and can produce reasonable stereo reproduction

as low as 56 kbit/s. Contact Customer Services for more details.

This license adds the option MPEG-4 HE-AAC to the menu item Coding

Standard in the Advanced Audio menu.
EN8000/SWO/HEAACV2 Enables the option of MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2 audio encoding
EN8000/SWO/NR This allows the operator to switch a noise reduction filter within the video pre-

processing unit. This is used when the incoming video feed has unwanted noise.

Contact Customer Services for more details.

The purpose of this function is to remove noisy artifacts in the video image that

are not considered integral to the image. Removing the noise improves the

quality of the encoding by removing the artifacts that detract from the viewing

experience and so allocate more bits for the encoding of the true image. This is a

pre-processor function that applies directly to the input video. Hence, it is

applicable to all video encoding within the unit.

This license adds the option Noise Reduction to the Video Source

menu.
EN8000/SWO/PIP This enables the generation a reduced-resolution video image alongside the

main fullscreen video and is commonly known as PiP (picture-in-picture) – see

Chapter 5 for options. The video is sourced from the selected video source.

Contact Customer Services for more details.
EN8000/SWO/VBR Allows Variable Bitrate operation.
EN8000/SWO/REFLEX This allows the unit to be used within a Reflex multiplex group.

A Reflex multiplex group is a set of encoders whose output is combined through

a multiplexer for a single transmission group. Then the total bitrate rather than

each bitrate is fixed by the transmission mechanism. The bitrate allocation can

then be distributed among the different encoders on a timely basis according to

the difficultly of encoding the individual streams. The TANDBERG Television

encoders use a lookahead system to estimate the bits required and a controller

uses this information to determine the instantaneous bitrate for each encoder.

Contact Customer Services for more details.

This license is also used to enhance the Capped VBR mode where the

Target Quality menu item is added to the H.264/AVC Encoding

menu to allow the quality to be reduced to increase spare bitrate capacity.

Enabled Options

These models have some software options enabled as part of their configuration as EN8030
and E8090 Encoders. These are listed in Table 3.3.

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Table 3.3: E8030 and E8090 Enabled Software Options

Option Description Availability
E8030 E8090

M2/ES02/VBI Advanced VBI 3 3
M2/ES02/PU Performance upgrade 3 3
M2/ES02/DATA RS-232 and RS-485 data input 3 3
M2/ES02/CVBS Composite video input 3 3
M2/ES02/ACON Auto Concatenation 3 3
M2/ES02/SDI
M2/ES02/AUDIO2
EN8000/SWO/MPEG4 MPEG-4 video encoding enabled
EN8000/SWO/HD

SDI INPUT License key
MPEG-1 audio

Enables High Definition operation

3 3

3.1.4 How to See Which Options are Fitted/Enabled

The Encoder has a number of hardware and software options. To see which are fitted/enabled refer
to the Build Menu in Chapter 5.

Options and Upgrades

3 3
3 3
— 3

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3.2 Audio Daughter Card Option (EN8000/HDC/AUD)

3.2.1 Overview

The Additional Audio option daughter is fitted to the ICE card and does not have a direct
external interface. The card can take its input from either digital audio embedded on the SDI
or HD-SDI inputs or digital AES/EBU inputs from the Audio In 2 connector. This option
supports all the standard bitrates and encoding modes associated with each compression
standard.

Alternatively, the module can be used to supplement the audio encoding functionality of the
Encoder. This module supports audio standards Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Pass-through and
Dolby E Pass-through. EN8000/HDC/AUD supports 12 dB, 15 dB and 18 dB and 24 dB audio
clip level.

3.2.2 Connections

Audio In 2 Connector

Connect the audio cable to the 15-way, D-type male
connector AUDIO IN 2.

The connector provides four digital AES/EBU stereo pairs.

Table 3.4: Audio In Connector

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 AES/EBU (1A) (+) 9 AES/EBU (1A) (-)
3 AES/EBU (2A) (-) 10 AES/EBU (2A) (+)
4 AES/EBU (1B) (+) 12 AES/EBU (1B) (-)
6 AES/EBU (2B) (-) 13 AES/EBU (2B) (+)
7 AES/EBU

Reference (Output Signal)

2, 5, 8, 11, 14 Not connected

NOTES…

1. In AES/EBU mode termination is 110 Ω.

2. When the Encoder is powered down the digital channel is selected with 110 Ω termination. The
XLR cable for the digital input for Channel 1A is called “Left A” and the XLR cable for the digital
input for Channel 1B is called “Left B”.

3. The digital audio input does not support SPDIF. If for test purposes, the output of consumer
device such as a DVD player is used as the source, the voltage and current levels of the SPDIF
output need to be changed to AES/EBU levels.

4. In order to comply with EMC regulations, use the audio break-out cable supplied with the unit.

15 AES/EBU

Reference (Ground)

CAUTION…

To ensure EMC compliance, use the audio connector supplied with the Encoder.

3.2.3 Configuring the Output

When the audio option card is fitted menu options Advanced Audio 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D become
available to configure the streams.

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3.3 Dual IP/Ethernet Output Card

g

(

)

(EN8000/HWO/IPTSDUAL)

3.3.1 Overview

The Dual IP/Ethernet Output card provides two 100/1000BaseT Ethernet ports to allow direct
connection to a redundant IP/Ethernet network.

The transport stream generated by the Encoder can be encapsulated in UDP packets, adding
an RTP header if required, and output at up to 65 Mbit/s. Additionally it is capable of spitting
the transport stream it receives from the encoder in to three separate transport streams each
of which is transmitted on it’s own multicast.

The mapping of MPEG-2 transport stream packets into IP data frames is done according to
the protocol stack shown in Figure 3.1. Between one and seven MPEG-2 transport stream
packets can be put in each UDP packet. The data link layer is Ethernet according to
IEEE 802.3/802.3u (auto-sensing 100/1000 Mbit/s, twisted pair, via RJ-45 connector).

Optional

RFC 2250 RTP

UDP - User Data

Link Layer – 100/1000BaseT Ethernet

Figure 3.1: Encoder Protocol Stack

MPEG-2 TS Layer

Encoder

ram Protocol

­Ethernet

Network

Options and Upgrades

3.3.2 Assembly

The option card has 2 RJ-45 connectors called “Ge 1” and “Ge 2” as shown in Figure 3.2.

Rear Panel

Figure 3.2: View from Back of Encoder

Ethernet Outputs

Two RJ-45 connectors provide 100/1000BaseT Ethernet ports.

Table 3.5: RJ-45 Connector

Item Specification

Connector Type RJ-45
Connector designation 10/100 BT
Pin-out 1 Tx Out (+)
2 Tx Out (-)
3 Rx In (+)
6 Rx In (-)
4, 5, 7, 8 Not Connected

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Options and Upgrades

3.3.3 Dual IP Output Overview

Overview

This allows direct connection to a redundant IP/Ethernet network as it has two separate
Ethernet connections. The menu structure is shown in Figure 3.3. The menu is in two parts
and is described in Section 3.3.4, Dual IPNIC Control and Section 3.3.5, IP Streamer Output.

• Dual IPNIC Control: specifies the parameters associated with the card such as the IP

address of the ports (see for details).

• IP Streamer Output: there is a menu associated with each Transport Stream output (see

for details).

Setup

Menu

Output

Menu

...
...

...
Dual IPNIC Control
IP Streamer Output.

Shaded options are showing status and cannot be changed.

IP Streamer

Output

IP Output

Bitrate Mode
Bitrate
IP Bitrate

Protocol
TS Pkts/UDP Frm

1. Source UDP Port

1. Dest. IP Addre ss

1. Dest. UDP Port

1. O/P Port

1. Time to Live

1. Type of Service

2. Source UDP Port

2. Dest. IP Address

2. Dest. UDP Port

2. O/P Port

2. Time to Live

2. Type of Service

Dual IPNIC

Control

Port Config
TS Output
IP Address 1
Network Mask 1
Gateway 1
MAC Address 1
Port Speed 1
Port Status 1
IP Address 2
Network Mask 2
Gateway 2
MAC Address 2
Port Speed 2
Port Status 2

Reset on Failure
Hardware Version
Software Version
Firmware Version

Figure 3.3: Dual IP Control and IP Streamer Output Menus

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3.3.4 Dual IPNIC Control

The Dual IPNIC Control menu specifies the parameters associated with the card such as the
IP address of the ports (see Table 3.6 for details).

Table 3.6: Dual IPNIC Control Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

Options and Upgrades

Port Config:
Allows the operator to select in

what mode the card will operate.

Allows the operator to determine
how many different Transport
Streams are generated.

IP Address [1][2]:
Allows the operator to modify the

source IP address associated with
the IP/Ethernet output.

Network Mask [1][2]:
Allows the operator to modify the

network mask setting associated
with the IP address.

Gateway [1][2]:
Allows the operator to modify the

address of the router for
transmission of IP packets to other
networks.

MAC Address [1][2]:
Displays the MAC address of the

associated IP/Ethernet output. This
value is set at production and
cannot be changed.

Port Speed [1][2]:
Displays the connection status of

the associated IP/Ethernet output.
Port Status [1][2]: This option is for status only and cannot be changed.
Reset on Failure:
Hardware Version:
Displays the hardware version of

the option card.
Software Version:
Displays the version of the software

code in the option card.
Firmware Version:
Displays the version of firmware

code in the option card.

Different Subnets The two outputs have complete separate parameters to the extent that they

must be on different subnets as defined by the netmask.

Same Address The IP address and netmask for the 2 outputs are identical so that the source

address on the IP packets will be identical. However the MAC addresses

remain at the factory default and are different.
Mirrored MAC All parameters for 2 outputs including MAC address are identical.
The network topology and method for redundancy switching will define which is the correct option.
Single TS TS Output:
Multi TS

If the Destination IP Address setting indicates an IP address not residing on the

local network segment, the video traffic is forwarded to this gateway address. If

an address of 0.0.0.0 is used, then no video traffic is forwarded to another

network. Hence, it is advisable that an address is included if possible.

This option is for status only and cannot be changed.

This option is for status only and cannot be changed.

This option is for status only and cannot be changed.

This option is for status only and cannot be changed.

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Options and Upgrades

3.3.5 IP Streamer Output

IP Streamer Output: there is a menu associated with each Transport Stream output (see

Table 3.7 for details).

Table 3.7: IP Streamer Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

IP Output:
Enables the output of the IP

Streamer for the Transport Stream.
Bitrate Mode:
Determines the mode used for the

bitrate control of this Transport
Stream.

Bitrate:
Specifies the bitrate for this service

if the Bitrate Mode option is set to
CBR.

IP Bitrate: This option is for status only and cannot be changed.

Sets the protocol to be used for the
IP/Ethernet Frame.

TS Pkts/UDP Frm:
Configures how many 188-byte

MPEG-2 Transport Stream packets
are mapped into each UDP frame.

[1][2].Source UDP Port:
Modifies the source port of the IP

packets.
[1][2]. Dest. IP Address:
This is the IP address to which the

video stream should be sent.

[1][2].Dest. UDP Port:
Configures the UDP destination

port field in the outgoing UDP
frames and is the port upon which
the receiver will receive the
packets.

[1][2].O/P Port:
Defines which IP/Ethernet port is

used to transmit the data.
[1][2].Time to Live:

The Time-to-Live setting as
specified in RFC-791.

[1][2].Type of Service:
The byte value of the Type-of-

Service (TOS) field in the IP header
as specified in RFC-791.

CBR The bitrate of this Transport Stream is fixed at the Bitrate specified in the

following option. This implies that the Transport Stream has null TS packets
added to maintain the Constant Bitrate.

VBR All of the null TS packets are removed from the Transport Stream. This means

that the output bitrate is not constant but variable dependent on the number
and position of the null packets.

If the Bitrate Mode is set to VBR, this option has no effect.

UDP UDP payload contains no identifying header Protocol:
RTP UDP payload contains an RTP header according to RFC 2250

1 - 7 For bitrates in excess of 15 Mbit/s it is recommended to use the maximum

setting of 7.

0 - 65535

It can either be a unicast IP address or it can be a class D multicast address

(224.0.0.1-239.255.255.255). Choosing a multicast IP address enables
IGMPv2 support. Configuring a normal IP address turns off the IGMPv2
support again.

This can be set to any value between 0 and 65536 but it is recommended not

to use values less than 1024 as these are reserved for other protocols.

Ge1 and Ge2 Both ports are used
Ge1 Only Ge1 port is used
Ge2 Only Ge2 port is used
The Time-to-Live setting is decremented by one for each device-to-device hop

that the IP frame makes. When the setting reaches 0 (zero), the packet can be
ignored by the network. A value greater than one is strongly recommended.

It is used for Class-of-service prioritization and contains precedence control,

reliability, throughput and delay. Setting the value for this byte does not
guarantee that the Router honoring this field.

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4. Operating the Equipment Locally

Contents

Chapter 4

4.1 Local Control.....................................................4-3

4.1.1 Read This First! .....................................4-3

4.1.2 Introduction............................................4-3

4.1.3 Navigating the Display Screens.............4-3

4.1.4 Navigating the Menus ............................4-3

4.1.5 Changing a Setting ................................4-3

For Multiple Choice Entry.......................4-3

For Text or Numeric Entry......................4-4

4.2 A(udio)/V(ideo) Menu........................................4-4

4.3 Setting the Encoder Control IP Address............4-4

4.4 Errors and Diagnostic Menus............................4-4

4.5 Front Panel Set up Password............................4-5

List of Figures

Figure 4.1: Navigation Keys and Buttons ............................. 4-3

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4.1 Local Control

4.1.1 Read This First!

This Reference Guide has been written to give emphasis to control through the webpages.
Chapter 5 explains each of the options available.

4.1.2 Introduction

At switch-on the Encoder runs through a boot sequence (boot time without any option modules
is approximately 85 seconds). The Summary Screen is displayed.

4.1.3 Navigating the Display Screens

The menu options on the display are selected and amended by one of the four navigation keys
(shown as left, right, up and down arrows) and Enter and Cancel buttons (see Figure 4.1).

The function of the navigation keys depends where you are in the menu structure. See the
following sections for details.

Operating the Equipment Locally

ENTER

button

CANCEL

button

Figure 4.1: Navigation Keys and Buttons

From the Summary Screen select the Main Menu by pressing ENTER, RIGHT, UP or
DOWN.

Return to the Summary Screen from the Main Menu by pressing LEFT.

4.1.4 Navigating the Menus

To navigate the menus, valid keys are:

• DOWN Scrolls down to next option in current menu

• UP Scrolls up to previous option in current menu

• RIGHT Advances to next me nu level in hierarchy or selects an option for editing

• LEFT Reverts to previous menu level in hierarchy

4.1.5 Changing a Setting

Navigation keys
(Left, Right,
Up, Down)

For Multiple Choice Entry

Valid keys are:

• DOWN Scrolls down to next option

• UP Scrolls up to previous option

• ENTER Accepts new setting

• CANCEL Leaves setting unchanged

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Operating the Equipment Locally

For Text or Numeric Entry

The character list for text entry contains the following characters:
space ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

0123456789/+-=.,:;_!$%^&*(){}[]@’#<>?|
For numeric entry only 0-9 are displayed.
To edit the selected option press ENTER then use the keys as described below to set the

required value.

• DOWN Scrolls down through character list

• UP Scrolls up through character list

• RIGHT Moves cursor one character right

• LEFT Moves cursor one character left

• ENTER Accepts new setting

• CANCEL Leaves setting unchanged

• Hold ENTER for two seconds to insert space for a character or digit

• Hold CANCEL for two seconds to delete a space, character or digit

NOTE…

If the number being entered can be negative then a minus sign can be inserted by pressing LEFT
when the cursor is on the left-most digit. This can then be toggled between plus and minus by pressing
the UP/DOWN keys.

4.2 A(udio)/V(ideo) Menu

The A/V Menu contains some basic video and audio options. They can all be change d with
the exception of the audio input levels. These are only indicators of the current audio input
level and are status only.

Only those video input selections compatible with the currently selected frame rate can be
chosen from this menu. For example, if the current selection is PAL-B/G/H/I (frame rate 25 Hz)
then any format except PAL-M or NTSC-M can be selected (29.97 Hz only).

4.3 Setting the Encoder Control IP Address

The Encoder can be controlled remotely via Ethernet using a web brow ser or XPO-compliant
control software such as nCompass Control connected to Ethernet #1 or Ethernet #2. The
Remote Control Menu provides options for configuring these interfaces. See Chapter 2 for
details.

4.4 Errors and Diagnostic Menus

The Errors Menu can be selected from the Main Menu. Active errors are updated
approximately every 30 seconds. See Chapter 8, Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding for
information about the Diagnostics Menu.

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4.5 Front Panel Set up Password

The set up menus (described in Chapter 5) can be accessed vi a the front panel. The menu
can be protected by a password. This facility is found in the Advanced menu, which is selected
from the System Menu by pressing the Advanced softkey.

Path: Summary Screen [More]> Setup> System> Advanced

If the Set up Password option is set to On then a password is required to change any
parameters.

CAUTION…

Only set this option if you know the password! The default is: 0123456789

Another menu item, Current Password, is only available from the front panel when Set up
Password = Off. When enabled, the password can be changed using this option.

For forgotten passwords, contact Customer Services.

Operating the Equipment Locally

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5. Web Browser Interface

Contents

5.1 Introduction .......................................................5-3

5.2 How to Set-up the Web Browser Interface........5-3

5.3 Web Browser Interface Options ........................5-7

5.4 Using the Browser.............................................5-9

5.4.1 Layout of Webpage Elements................5-9

5.4.2 Content Area........................................ 5-10

5.4.3 Input Monitor........................................5-10

5.4.4 Indicators .............................................5-10

5.5 Configure Webpage........................................5-11

5.6 System Menu..................................................5-11

5.6.1 Overview..............................................5-11

5.6.2 System Menu Hierarchy....................... 5-12

5.6.3 System / Encapsulation .......................5-13

5.6.4 System / Service Info Menu (Output =

TS, Syntax = ATSC) ............................5-13

5.6.5 System / Service Info Menu (Output =

TS, Syntax = DVB)...............................5-14

5.6.6 System / Multiple Services...................5-16

5.6.7 System / Remote Control.....................5-17

5.6.8 System / General Menu .......................5-18

5.6.9 System / Time & Date Menu................5-20

5.6.10 System / Advanced Menu....................5-21

5.6.11 System / Dig. Program Insertion (DPI).5-22

5.6.12 System / Build Menu............................5-23

5.7 Video Menu.....................................................5-24

5.7.1 Introduction..........................................5-24

5.7.2 Video / Multiple Services Menu............5-24

5.7.3 Video / HD Video Source Menu...........5-25

5.7.4 Video / SD Video Source Menu ...........5-27

5.7.5 Video / H.264/AVC Encoder Menu.......5-29

5.7.6 Video / PIP Encoder Menu...................5-31

5.7.7 Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI) Menu ..5-35

Chapter 5

5.8.1 Top-level Menu ....................................5-37

5.8.2 Audio Control Menu .............................5-37

5.8.3 Advanced Audio...................................5-38

Introduction ..........................................5-38

Advanced Audio Webpage Options .....5-39

5.8.4 Audio A/B Menu ...................................5-42

Audio A/B Menu Structure....................5-42

Coding Standard Associated Options ..5-43

5.9 Data Menu.......................................................5-50

5.9.1 Overview..............................................5-50

5.9.2 Data A – RS232 Menu .........................5-50

5.9.3 Data B - RS422 Menu..........................5-52

5.10 Mux Menu........................................................5-53

5.11 Output Selection..............................................5-55

5.11.1 Overview..............................................5-55

5.11.2 Multiple Services..................................5-55

5.11.3 ICE-3 Status.........................................5-56

5.11.4 Mux Menu ............................................5-56

5.11.5 Delivery Descriptor...............................5-57

Overview..............................................5-57

Descriptor Type = Terrestrial................5-57

Descriptor Type = Cable ......................5-58

5.12 Stored Configurations Tab...............................5-59

5.12.1 Overview..............................................5-59

Active Configuration.............................5-59

Factory Default Configurations.............5-59

5.12.2 Load Config n (From Flash Memory)

Option ..................................................5-60

5.12.3 Save Config to Flash Memory Option ..5-60

5.13 Load/Save.......................................................5-60

5.14 Fault Reporting................................................ 5-61

5.8 Audio Menu.....................................................5-37

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Web Browser Interface

List of Figures

Figure 5.1: Internet Options Dialog Box................................5-3

Figure 5.2: Settings Dialog Box.............................................5-4

Figure 5.3: Connections Tab.................................................5-4

Figure 5.4: Local Area Network (LAN) Settings Dialog

Box........................................................................5-5

Figure 5.5: Proxy Settings Dialog Box ..................................5-5

Figure 5.6: Welcome screen for Web Interface.....................5-6

Figure 5.7: Layout of Webpage Elements.............................5-9

Figure 5.8: Typical Webpage Content Area........................5-10

Figure 5.9: Configure Webpage..........................................5-11

Figure 5.10: Configure / System Webpage.........................5-11

Figure 5.11: Menu Hierarchy – Configure/System Menu....5-12

Figure 5.12: General Menu Webpage.................................5-18

Figure 5.13: Time & Date Menu Options.............................5-20

Figure 5.14: Advanced Menu Options.................................5-21

Figure 5.15: Menu Hierarchy – Digital Programme

Insertion DPI Menu..............................................5-22

Figure 5.16: Build Menu......................................................5-23

Figure 5.17: Menu Hierarchy – Setup/Video Menu.............5-24

Figure 5.18: Configure/Audio Menu Webpage....................5-37

Figure 5.19: Audio Control Webpage..................................5-37

Figure 5.20: Advanced Audio Webpage .............................5-38

Figure 5.21: Menu Hierarchy – Configure/Audio Menu.......5-42

Figure 5.22: Data Options...................................................5-50

Figure 5.23: Configure> Mux Webpage..............................5-53

Figure 5.24: Output Selection Items....................................5-55

Figure 5.25: Typical ICE-3 Display......................................5-56

Figure 5.26: Configure> Output Selection> Mux

Webpage.............................................................5-56

Figure 5.27: Configuration, Graphical Explanation. ............5-59

Figure 5.28: Typical Stored Configurations Tabbed Page..5-60

Figure 5.29: Save/Load Configurations...............................5-61

List of Tables

Table 5.1: ATSC System Information Option

Table 5.2: DVB System Information Option Descriptions....5-14

Table 5.3: Multiple Service Option Descriptions..................5-16

Table 5.4: Remote Control Option Descriptions..................5-17

Table 5.5: General Menu Option Descriptions ....................5-18

Table 5.6: Time&Date Option Descriptions .........................5-20

Table 5.7: Advanced Menu Option Descriptions .................5-21

Table 5.8: Dig. Program Insertion (DPI) Option

Table 5.9: HD Video Source Option Descriptions ...............5-25

Table 5.10: SD Video Source Option Descriptions..............5-27

Table 5.11: H.264/AVC Encoder Option Descriptions.........5-29

Table 5.12: PIP Encoder Option Descriptions.....................5-32

Table 5.13: VBI Option Descriptions ...................................5-35

Table 5.14: Audio Control Options ......................................5-38

Table 5.15: Advanced Audio Webpage Option

Table 5.16: Coding Standard Associated Options...............5-43

Table 5.17: Audio A/B Option Descriptions .........................5-44

Table 5.18: Audio Bitrate Options........................................5-49

Table 5.19: Data A, RS232 Option Descriptions .................5-50

Table 5.20: Data B, RS422 Options ....................................5-52

Table 5.21: Mux Options .....................................................5-53

Table 5.22: Descriptor Type Options...................................5-57

Table 5.23: Options for Terrestrial Descriptor Type ............5-57

Table 5.24: Cable Descriptor Type Options ........................5-58

Descriptions.........................................................5-13

Descriptions.........................................................5-22

Descriptions.........................................................5-39

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5.1 Introduction

There is a range of configuration, diagnostic and other utilities that can be accessed via a web
browser, such as Mozilla FireFox or Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Before these pages can be accessed it is important to ensure that the browser is correctly set
up. The following procedures describe the set up using Internet Explorer, the steps are similar
for FireFox.

NOTE…

Active Scripting must be enabled in Microsoft Internet Explorer to enable the menu functionality.

5.2 How to Set-up the Web Browser Interface

To set up Internet Explorer proceed as follows:

1. In Internet Explorer version 5, on the menu bar click Tools, Internet Options. This
displays the Internet Options dialog box with tabs across the top.

Web Browser Interface

2. In the General tab click Settings (see Figure 5.1).

Settings

Figure 5.1: Internet Options Dialog Box

3. This opens the Settings dialog box (see Figure 5.2).

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Every visit to the page

Figure 5.2: Settings Dialog Box

4. For Check for newer versions of stored pages, select Every visit to the page or any
changes made to the pages will not be displayed. Click OK to save the changes and
return to the Internet Options dialog box.

5. If Internet Explorer currently connects to the Internet via a proxy server then it must be
reconfigured to connect directly to the Encoder, bypassing the proxy server. Click the
Connections tab (see Figure 5.3).

LAN Settings

Figure 5.3: Connections Tab

6. Click LAN Settings to open the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box (see

Figure 5.4).

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Web Browser Interface

Advanced

Figure 5.4: Local Area Network (LAN) Settings Dialog Box

7. Click Advanced to open the Proxy Settings dialog box (see
Figure 5.5).

Type the IP address of
the Encoder

Figure 5.5: Proxy Settings Dialog Box

8. In the Exceptions area type the IP address of the Encoder.

9. Click OK as many times as necessary to close all dialog boxes until only the Internet
Explorer window is open.

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Web Browser Interface

For Internet Explorer version 6 the same selections must be made, but the process starts from
the View menu.

Once Explorer has been set up, type the IP address of the Encoder to be accessed in the
address bar (e.g. http://172.16.197.245), press Return and a connection is established. After
a few seconds, a window similar to that shown in Figure 5.6 will be displayed.

Figure 5.6: Welcome screen for Web Interface

Internet Explorer will then request a username and password to give access to the Menu
system. The username is Engineer and the password is password unless this has been
modified already within the Menu system.

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5.3 Web Browser Interface Options

The web browser gives access to all functions available on the front panel. Status information
is always displayed on the left panel along with a picture showing the video signal present at
the encoder input.

The interface provides a page-based UI with a standard layout distributed across a number of
tabbed dialogs. This arrangement gives access to various information and allows configu ratio n
of the Encoder. The tabbed dialogs are grouped into the following categories:

• Status: Detailed current status of Encoder including current active alarms.

• Device Info: Display and set various information. Allows alarm masks to be set and

display of current, masked and latched alarms

• Support: Di splays various information about the Encoder (useful when reporting a fault).

 Version Info: Gives full information on the build status of the Encoder
 Backplane Modes: The various backplane modes are shown. These indicate all the

combinations of option modules allowed.

 Customer Support: This page links to the TANDBERG Television Internet site.
 Licenced Features: Shows a list of all the features that are and can be enabled

when the appropriate licence is purchased.

Web Browser Interface

 Installed Modules: Gives details of which options are installed in the Encoder.
 Event Log: Shows the events and tests that have been performed with the Encoder

since the Encoder was last powered.

 NV Event Log: Shows the actions that have been performed since the Encoder was

last powered.

• Engineering: Utilities to help the operator of the Encoder

 Symbol Rate Calculator: The Modulation Help allows you to see the difference that

various parameters have upon the symbol rate and bandwidth.

 OFDM Bitrate Calculator: The Bitrate Calculator allows you to enter various

parameters and the optimal bitrate (Mbit/s) is automatically calculated for 204 bytes
and 188 bytes.

 Encoder List: Shows a list of the Encoders on the network together with various

parameters.

 External Controller: Gives the IP addresses of external equipment that can control

the Encoder.

• Configure: Shows all the menus relevant to the Encoder and allows parameters relevant

to encoding and the system to be set up.

 System Menu
 Video Menu
 Audio Menu
 Data Menu
 Mux
 Output Selection
 Dual IPNIC Control
 IP Streamer Output

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• Stored Confi gs

 Load Config: Gives a list of preconfigured settings.
 Save Config: Saves the current setting to an existing prenamed configuration.

• Save / Load

 Save configuration to file: This saves a file containing an XML description of the

 Restore Configuration from File: This allows a previously stored XML file to be

 OSD: Download Utilities – This allows you to download an osd.zip file that consists

current Encoder settings. Forward this file to TANDBERG Television Technical
Support in the event of a problem.

loaded onto the encoder. This can be useful for quickly configuring units to the same
settings or to restore a unit to a known state.

of an OSD Creator (Creator.exe) and OSD Loader (OSD.exe). There is a logo
overlay facility allowing broadcasters to trademark material whereby the Encoder is
able to overlay broadcasters trademarks/logos onto the active video . See Annex D,
Creating and Downloading a Logo for information on how to use the programs.

 SNMP MIB: This option is password protected. It allows the Simple Network

Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB

1

) files to be
downloaded from the Encoder to the PC. The password is available from
TANDBERG Television Customer Services under a non-disclosure agreement
(NDA).

1

A definition of management items for some network component that can be accessed by a network manager. A MIB includes the

names of objects it contains and the type of information retained.

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efres

5.4.1 Layout of Webpage Elements

Figure 5.7 illustrates the elements of the webpage.

Web Browser Interface — Using the Browser

Parameter Menu Path Source

Service Name Configure/System Menu/Service Info

Packet Length Configure/Mux Packet Length

Mux. Bitrate Configure/Mux Bitrate

Video Source Configure/Video Menu/HD Video Source HD Input

Frame Rate Configure/Video Menu/SD Video Source Frame Rate

Format Configure/Video Menu/HD Video Source HD Input Format

H.264/AVC Profile Configure/Video Menu/H.264/AVC Profile

H.264/AVC Bitrate Configure/Video Menu/H.264/AVC Bitrate

Audio A Configure/Audio Menu/Audio A Source, Audio Bitrate

Audio B Configure/Audio Menu/Audio B Source, Audio Bitrate

Service Name
Long Channel\ Name

Page Header:
Encoder Type
Coding Format

DVB ATSC

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Build Version
Software Version
Current Time/Date

Navigation Bar: Tabbed pages group

the options into functional categories.

[Service Name]
[Packet Length]

[Mux Bitrate]

[Video Source]

[H.264/AVC

[H.264/AVC

Status Device Info Support Engineering Configure Stored Configs Save/Load Help

[Current Webpage]

[Format]

[Brief summary of contents of the current Webpage]

Profile]

Bitrate]

Path: / [path to current webpage]

Audio A



3

Audio B

Applyw

Menu options are displayed in this pane of the webpage.

These are described in the following sections.

T

w

Refreshw

Content Area:

EN8090

H.264/AVC

 : Click to go up a directory level.
Apply: Click to apply any changes.

h: Refresh the screen view.

R

Build
S/W
Date, Time

On Air Clear

OK

Input Monitor

Status of the Output  Scrambling mode
___________________________________

Alarm/Fail Status

NOTE…

Additional parameters may be displayed depending upon which optional software licences are
enabled.

Figure 5.7: Layout of Webpage Elements

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Web Browser Interface — Using the Browser

5.4.2 Content Area

The user interface makes extensive use of Dialog Box elements. The layout and content of a
particular dialog box may vary according to selections made else where in the interface. These
are indicated in the following sections.

A typical tabbed dialog page is shown in Figure 5.8.

Figure 5.8: Typical Webpage Content Area

The interface provides the following types of field:

Read only text
Text box
Drop-down combo box

provides contextual information such as firmware / software versions etc.

allows the entry of a single line of text, normally a pid, bitrate, service name etc.

allows the selection of one of a number of alternatives from a constrained list of values.

To leave a selection page without operation, do not click Apply. Click to go to the previous
directory or select another tab from the navigation bar.

5.4.3 Input Monitor

Located at the bottom left-hand corner of each webpage is a video monitor. This displays
snapshots of the incoming video. The refresh rate can be adjusted using the I/P Monitor

Refresh option under the Video menu.

5.4.4 Indicators

Three indicators are displayed under the input video monitor. Th ese provide the following
information:



Encoder Output Status
Scrambling Mode
Alarm/Fail Status

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Indicates the encoder output status (e.g. On-air).

Indicates the output scrambling mode.

Green: No alarms or fails; Red: Alarm or failure detected.

5.5 Configure Webpage

The Configure Webpage gives access to all the menus required to set up the Encoder.
Figure 5.9 shows the items under the Configure tab.

Path: / Configure

— Configure

— System Menu
— Video Menu
— Audio Menu
— Data Menu
— Mux
— Output Selection
— Dual IP Control

Figure 5.9: Configure Webpage

Item Value Description Refer to…

System Menu Folder Displays the System Menu. Section 5.6 Video Menu Folder Displays the Video Menu. Section 5.7 Audio Menu Folder Displays the Audio Menu. Section 5.8 Data Menu Folder Displays the Data Menu. Section 5.9 Mux Table Displays the Mux Menu. Section 5.10 Output Selection Folder Displays the Output Menu. Section 5.11 Dual IPNIC Control Table Configure the IP Streamer O/P Chapter 3

Web Browser Interface — Configure Webpage

NOTE…

Dual IP/Ethernet Output Card (EN8000/HWO/IPTSDUAL) is a purchasable hardware option. It is

described in Chapter 3, Options and Upgrades.

5.6 System Menu

5.6.1 Overview

Path: / Configure / System Menu

— System

— Encapsulation
— Service Info
— Multiple Services
— Remote Control
— General
— Time & Date
— Advanced
— Dig.Program Insertion

(DPI)

— Build

Item Value Description Refer to…

Encapslation Text Set to H.264/AVC Video/Audio over TS Section 5.6.3
Service Info Table Displays the Service Info Menu. Sections 5.6.4/5
Multiple Services Folder Displays the Multiple Services Menu. Section 5.6.6
Remote Control Table Displays the Data Menu. Section 5.6.7
General Table Displays the General Menu. Sec tion 5.6.8
Time & Date Table Displays the Time and Date Menu. Section 5.6.9
Advanced Table Displays the Advanced Menu. Section 5.6.10

Dig.Program
Insertion (DPI)

Build Table Displays the Build information. Section 5.6.12

Table

Displays the Dig.Program Insertion
(DPI) Menu.

Section 5.6.11

Figure 5.10: Configure / System Webpage

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Web Browser Interface — System Menu

5.6.2 System Menu Hierarchy

Figure 5.11 shows the grouping of items under each webpage. In general, the front panel
menus described in Chapter 4 follow the structure shown.

Configure

Tab

1

Logical Channel only shown if Logical Chan Desc = On.

2

System

Menu

Encapsulation
Service Info...
Multiple Services...
Remote Control...
General...
Time&Date...
Advanced...
Dig. Program
Insertion (DPI)...

Build....

General

Menu

GPS UTC Offset only shown if Syntax = ATSC. .

Shaded options are showing status and cannot be changed.

Remote

Control

Menu

Model Number
Config Name
Local Time
Local Date
UTC Offset
GPS UTC Offset
Temperature
Screen Saver
Keypress Beep

Power Dip Recovery

PCB Serial Number

Upgrade Encoder
Software Release

IP Address
MAC Address
Network Mask
Gateway Address
SNTP Server

2

Set Community Name
SNMP Master
Last SNMP Master
Last SNMP Poll
SNMP Trap IP 1
Trap Level Report
Ethernet Bandwidth

Fan Control

Multiple

Services

Menu

No Services
PID Allocation
TS Service 1…(Host Service 1)

Syntax = ATSC

Short Channel Name
Long Channel Name
Syntax
SI Level
Major Channel
Minor Channel
Program Number
Service Type
Transport Stream ID
Program Paradigm
PMT PID
Broadcast Flag
Daylight Saving
DST Start Date
DST End Date

Service Info

Menu

Syntax = DVB

Network Name
Service Provider
Service Name
Syntax
SI Level
Network ID
Service ID
Transport Stream ID
Service Type
PMT PID
Stream ID Descriptor
Dolby AC-3 Descriptor
Logical Chan Desc
Logical Channel

1

Dig. Program
Build
Menu

Insertion

(DPI)

Advanced

Menu

Time&Date

Menu

Menu

Build Version
Model Number
PCB Serial Number
Box Serial Number
Board Ref .
PCB Issue
etc .

Dig. Prog Ins (DPI)

Master IP Address

TCP Point
Return to Network
Avail Descriptor

Provider Avail ID
DPI Info PID
Component Tag
Nbr Splice Msgs

Display Errors
System Control
Action on PID Error
Video Bitrate Error
SNMP Control
Audio Sample Aligned
Display Contrast

No. Services

Reset On Download

Local Time/Date
UTC Time/Date
Daylight Saving
Start
End

Synchronisation

Figure 5.11: Menu Hierarchy – Configure/System Menu

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Web Browser Interface — System Menu

5.6.3 System / Encapsulation

This is set to H.264/AVC Video/Audio over TS.

5.6.4 System / Service Info Menu (Output = TS, Syntax = ATSC2)

The System Information Table provides options for configuring the Service Information (SI)
parameters transmitted in the output transport stream. It controls the DVB, ATSC and
SI/PSI/PSIP configuration. See Figure 5.11 for the menu structure when the Syn t ax option has
been set to ATSC. For information regarding ATSC program and system information protocol
refer to ATSC Standard Doc A/65A Program and System Information Protocol for Terrestrial
Broadcast and Cable.

Table 5.1 describes the System Information items when the Encoder is set to operate in an
ATSC environment. They are listed alphabetically to help with retrieving the information.

Path: / Configure / System Menu / System Information

Table 5.1: ATSC System Information Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

Broadcast Flag:

This option allows the
redistribution control
descriptor to be present or
not.

Determines whether
daylight saving is enabled.

DST Start Date

DST End Date

Long Channel Name:

Major Channel: Range: 1 to 99.

Minor Channel: Range: 0 to 999

PMT PID:

Shows the value of the
Program Map Table (PMT)
Packet Identifier (PID).

Off

On (no data)

On (1 Byte)

On (2 Byte)

On (3 Byte)

On (4 Byte)

Observed Enable daylight saving mode Daylight Saving:

Not Observed Disable daylight saving mode

Allowed range of 0 to
8190

This is used to show whether the encoded material can be redistributed.

These tell the Encoder the start and end dates for daylight saving. This information is
used in conjunction with the Encoder’s current date to calculate to the next change in
daylight saving. This time is put in the System Time Table (STT). Changes can be
made in the Time and Date Menu.

This is associated with the field extended_channel_name and gives the full name of the

channel.

This is associated with the field major_channel_number and is used to group all

channels that are to be identified as belonging to a particular broadcast corporation.

This is associated with the field minor_channel_number and is used to identify a
particular channel within the major_channel_number group of channels.

If the Program Paradigm is on, this option cannot be modified.

NOTE…

Some values are reserved by ATSC and should not be used.

Program Number:

Enables the Program
Number to be specified.

Allowed values are in
the range 1 and
65535,

In ATSC this is used as the basis of the PMT PID (same as Service ID in DVB). The
information is included in the Program Association Table (PAT), Program Map Table
(PMT) and VCT.

NOTE…

Some of the possible numbers are reserved so should not be used.

2

For further information refer to ATSC Standard Doc A/65 Program and System Information Protocol for Terrestrial Broadcast and

Cable - Annex D.

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Web Browser Interface — System Menu

Table 5.1: ATSC System Information Option Descriptions (continued)

Selected Item Options Description

Program Paradigm:

Service Type:

The Service Type
identifies the type of
service carried in this
virtual channel.

Short Channel Name:

Enables the syntax to be
specified.

SI Level:

Enables the service
information level to be
specified.

Transport Stream ID:

Analog TV

ATSC Digital TV

ATSC Audio only

ATSC Data Broadcast

ATSC Advanced Television Standards Committee. Syntax:

DVB Digital Video Broadcasting. See page 5-14.

PAT/PMT/CAT only Program Association Table/ Program Map Table/ Conditional Access Table.

PAT/PMT only Program Association Table/ Program Map Table.

Off Elementary streams only.

On (PSIP) PAT/PMT/CAT/STT/VCT/MGT/RRT/EIT – minimum ATSC

The number can be
between 0 and 65535.

This option determines whether PID values are assigned in accordance with the ATSC
Program Paradigm or not.

This option is associated with the field short_name and is a seven-character name for
the channel. The information is included in the Virtual Channel Table (VCT).

This sets the Transport Stream ID value for the transport stream output from the
Encoder.

5.6.5 System / Service Info Menu (Output = TS, Syntax = DVB)

The Service Info Menu is selected from the System Menu. This menu provides options
for configuring the Service Information (SI) parameters transmitted in the output transp ort
stream. It controls the DVB, ATSC and SI/PSI/PSIP configuration

See Figure 5.11 for the menu structure when the Syntax option has been set to DVB.
For information regarding DVB Service Information refer to ETSI EN 300 468 Digital Video

Broadcasting (DVB); Specification for Service Information (SI) in DVB Systems.
Table 5.2 describes the System Information items when the Encoder is set to operate in a

DVB environment. They are listed alphabetically to help with retrieving the information.

Path: / Configure / System Menu / System Information

Table 5.2: DVB System Information Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

Dolby AC-3 Descriptor:

This allows a user to specify only
the DVB, only the ATSC, or both
the ATSC and DVB descriptors for
use with audio streams.

Sets the Logical Channel
Descriptor.

Logical Channel:

DVB and ATSC Both the ATSC and DVB descriptors are used with the audio streams.

DVB only Only the DVB descriptors are used with the audio streams.

ATSC only Only the ATSC descriptors are used with the audio streams.

This option is necessary because the ATSC descriptor existed prior to the DVB descriptor and some
Decoders (e.g. early Alteia’s) used the AC-3 descriptor for identifying Dolby Digital streams.

On Logical Chan Desc:

Off

The information is included in the NIT (for Australia mainly).

NOTE…

This option is only shown if the Logical Chan Desc option is set to On.

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Table 5.2: DVB System Information Option Descriptions (continued)

Selected Item Options Description

Web Browser Interface — System Menu

Network ID:

Specifies the Network Identity.

Network Name:

Allows the network name to be
changed.

PMT PID:

Specifies the value of the Packet
Identifier (PID) for the Program
Map Table (PMT).

Service ID:

This option ties the SDT to the
PMT and is the same as the
Program Number in ATSC.

Service Name:

This option allows the service
name to be changed.

Service Provider:

This option allows the service
provider name to be changed.

Service Type:

The service type identifies the type
of service carried.

SI Level:

Specifies the Service Information
(SI) level.

Stream ID Descriptor:

Specifies the syntax.

Transport Stream ID:

Sets the Transport Stream ID value
for the transport stream output from
the Encoder.

Range: 0 to 65535 The information is included in the NIT.

The information is included in the Network Information Table (NIT).

Range: 0 to 8190

NOTE…

Some allowed values have been reserved by DVB and should
not be used.

Range: 1 to 65535. The information is included in the PAT, PMT, SDT, EIT and NIT.

The information is included in the SDT.

The information is included in the Service Description Table (SDT).

Digital TV

Digital Radio

Teletext

Data Broadcast

AVC Digital Radio

DVB MHP

MPEG-2 HDTV

AVC SD TV

AVC HD TV

PAT/PMT/CAT only Program Association Table/ Program Map Table/ Conditional Access Table.

PAT/PMT only Program Association Table/ Program Map Table.

Off

On

On (No EIT)

ATSC Advanced Television Standards Committee. Syntax:

DVB Digital Video Broadcasting.

Range: 0 to 65536

The information is included in the SDT.

This option turns on or off the insertion of a stream identifier descriptor within the
PMT.

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Web Browser Interface — System Menu

5.6.6 System / Multiple Services

This menu item allows the Elementary Streams to be divided across several services and can
be used to create audio only services.

Path: / Configure / System Menu / Multiple Services
Also, Path: / Configure / Video Menu / Multiple Services

Table 5.3 describes the System Information items when the Encoder is set to operate with
Multiple Services.

Table 5.3: Multiple Service Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

No. Services:

Specifies the number of
Encoder services.

PID Allocation:

Determines how the PIDs
are allocated to the
services.

Host Service n:

Each service has an
associated host screen
menu to allocate the
required parameters.

At the Multiple Services
menu level, each Host
Service menu is
associated with the
Service Name allocated in
the System Info menu.

1 - 8

Auto Values

User Defined PIDs can be freely allocated across services.

Name As entered via the System Information menu.

Service ID: 1 - 65535

Logical Channel:

1 - 1023

Service Type: As entered via the System Information menu.

PMT PID: As entered via the System Information menu.

PCR PID:
300 (012Ch)

H.264/AVC Encoder
(0065h):

On; Off

Audio A: On; Off

Audio B: On; Off

It is not possible to switch off individual services. Use this option to limit the number
of services.

Service 1: AVC Video, AVC Audio (if only two services, any audio from additional
input modules).
Service 2: MPEG-2 Video, Standard Audio.
Extra Services: Audio from additional input modules (if fitted).

If any PID uses Type 3 PCRs, then all services must use Type 3 PCRs.

Fixed value

NOTE…

Additional items may appear depending upon options fitted and licences enabled.

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5.6.7 System / Remote Control

The Encoder is controlled remotely via Ethernet using a web browser.

Path: / Configure / System Menu / Remote Control

Table 5.4 describes the Remote Control options. They are listed alphabetically to help with
retrieving the information.

Table 5.4: Remote Control Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

Web Browser Interface — System Menu

Ethernet Bandwidth:

Provides a low and a high network
bandwidth setting.

Gateway Address:

This gives the default gateway
address used on the Ethernet
network interface connected via the
10BaseT socket.

IP Address:

Allows the controller IP Address to be
changed.

Last SNMP Master:

Displays the IP address of SNMP
Master that was last connected to the
Encoder.

Last SNMP Poll:

The Last SNMP Poll option.

MAC Address:

Displays the controller MAC Address.

Network Mask:

Allows the Network Mask for the
controller IP address to be changed.

Set Community Name:

This option allows the SNMP
Community Name to be
defined/changed

SNMP Master:

Defines the IP address of SNMP
Master.

SNTP Server:

Defines the IP address of a Simple
Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server
to which the Encoder should try to
synchronize.

SNMP Trap IP 1:

SNMP Traps are a way of reporting
status information to a control
system, but not all control systems
can handle them.

Trap Level Report:

Enables the type of events reported
via SNMP traps.

Problems can be experienced with Ethernet control of the Encoder if the available network bandwidth
is low. The low bandwidth setting limits the packet size, which can prevent problems with low
bandwidth networks, but at the cost of speed of communications.

This is for information only and cannot be changed.

This is for information only and cannot be changed.

It cannot be changed and is set in the factory.

Start Msgs only

Fail and Start Msgs

All Traps All failures, warnings and start messages will be reported.

Any communications to network hosts not on the local IP/Ethernet network will
be sent to this address.

This needs to be set before the web browser or control solution can be
connected to the Encoder.

If this is set, only one SNMP controller will be allowed access to the Encoder. It
can be set to 000.000.000.000 to allow any controller access.

If the SNTP Server is set to 000.000.000.000 the Encoder assumes that there
is no SNTP server available and will not attempt to make connection.

This option sets the IP address to which the trap messages will be sent. If it is
set to 000.000.000.000 then the trap messages will be sent to the last SNMP
master.

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Web Browser Interface — System Menu

5.6.8 System / General Menu

The General Menu provides options for configuring the general parameters of the Encoder
such as the time and date, screen savers, and fan control.

General Menu (ATSC) General Menu (DVB)

Figure 5.12: General Menu Webpage

Table 5.5 describes the System Information items when the Encoder is set to operate with

Multiple Services. They are listed alphabetically to help with retrieving the information.
Path: / Configure / System Menu / General

Table 5.5: General Menu Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

Config Name:

Allows a name to be assigned to
the current Encoder configuration.

Refer to Annex B, Technical
Specification for more information

about the temperatures at which
fans activate and deactivate.

GPS UTC Offset (ATSC)

Sets the Keypress Beep.

It is this name that is used if the configuration is stored.

Auto (Temp. control) The fans are activated automatically when a defined temperature is reached. Fan Control:

On The fans are activated all the time.

Range:
0 – 60 seconds

On A beep sounds every time that a front panel key is pressed. Keypress Beep:

Off There is silence every time that a front panel key is pressed.

Used by the STT Table in ATSC. The factory default is 14 (which is the current
offset as of 1
times a decade).

st

January 2006. The value changes at irregular intervals, a few

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Table 5.5: General Menu Option Descriptions (continued)

Selected Item Options Description

Web Browser Interface — System Menu

Local Date:

Displays the local date on the
Encoder and cannot be changed.

NOTE …

This date represents the clock associated with the logging
system and has no connection with the video clock.

Local Time:

Displays the local time on the
Encoder and cannot be changed.

NOTE…

This time represents the clock associated with the logging
system and has no connection with the video clock.

Model Number:

The model number of the Encoder
is reported and cannot be changed.

PCB Serial Number:

Displays the PCB serial number.

Sets the Power Dip Recovery and
determines the state of the satellite
modulator outputs (if fitted).

Sets the Screen Saver.

Software Release:

Shows the version number of the
control software

Temperature: The Temperature display indicates the current internal temperature.

Upgrade Encoder:

On The outputs are restored following a power dip. Power Dip Recovery:

Off The outputs are not restored following a power dip.

Top-Level Menu Screen Saver:

Off

The software release is for information only and cannot be changed.

Range: 0 to 65535

As the Encoder determines its model from what hardware cards have been
inserted into the unit, this value may be incorrect during initialization because
hardware may not have been identified yet.

If no changes have been made to the Encoder for five minutes the chosen
screen saver appears on the front panel display.

There are a number of features that are not enabled by default. Refer to

Chapter 3, Options and Upgrades, Table 3.1 for details.

A software licence key needs to be entered here to enable the required
features. The serial number of the box (available from System> Build menu
should be sent to TANDBERG Television Customer Services and they will
return a software licence key to enable the features.

NOTE…

These software options must be purchased before the
software licence key is sent.

UTC Offset:

The Universal Time Co-ordinate
(UTC) is effectively the same as
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Min: –12 Hours
Max: 15 Hours
Step Size: 1 Hour

UTC offset. A positive value indicates East of Greenwich, and a negative value
indicates West of Greenwich. If the specified UTC offset is outside the valid
input range, a confirmation screen is displayed which shows the
minimum/maximum value allowed.

When including SI in the output transport stream, the Encoder is required to
output a Time and Date Table (TDT). This uses UTC. Therefore, as the local
time is input, a UTC offset is needed so that the UTC time for the TDT table is
generated.

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Web Browser Interface — System Menu

5.6.9 System / Time & Date Menu

This menu is used to set the internal time and date for the Encoder. This time and date are
used for the logging of information and alarms and are not used for the encoding proces s. If it
is incorrect, only the time and date against each item in the log is incorrect.

Figure 5.13: Time & Date Menu Options

Path: / Configure / System Menu / Time&Date

Table 5.6: Time&Date Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

Current Time/Date:

Used to enter the current time
and date for the Encoder’s clock.

Local Time/Date:

Defines the time and date of the
internal clock of the Encoder:

UTC Time/Date:

Displays the UTC time and date
of the Encoder’s internal clock.

Daylight Saving Time (ATSC
Only):

Allows the operator to enter the
dates for daylight saving.

Defines whether the daylight
saving is observed.

Start:

Defines the date on which the
daylight saving time starts.

End:

Defines the date on which the
daylight saving time ends

Hours:minutes:seconds for the time of day

Day:month:year for today’s date

UTC offset

This is calculated from the above parameters.

Range: 0 – 60 seconds Used by the STT Table in ATSC. GPS UTC Offset

The Offset is the difference between GPS and UTC time. This required because GPS is not adjusted by
leap seconds as is UTC time. As of 1

Conventionally, DST,
starts on the first
Sunday in April and
goes through to the last
Sunday in October.

NOT observed Daylight saving time is not observed. Daylight Saving:

Observed Daylight saving time is observed.

The day and month is entered.

to allow the operator to enter the offset in hours from the Co-ordinated
Universal Time or Greenwich Mean time.

st

January 2006, GPS time is ahead of UTC time by 14 seconds.

Daylight Saving Time is only used when generating the STT Table as defined
by ATSC. If the DST Start and End dates are set to these dates, the values are
automatically adjusted as the year changes.

The year displayed when referring to Daylight Saving Time always refers to the
current year and is for information only.

The day, month and year are entered. It is assumed that the Start date is
before but within a year of the End date.

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5.6.10 System / Advanced Menu

The Advanced Menu is selected from the System Menu. This menu provides options for
the advanced parameters of the Encoder. See Figure 5.14 for the Advanced Menu structure
and Table 5.7 for the option descriptions. They are listed alphabetically to help with retrieving
the information.

Web Browser Interface — System Menu

Figure 5.14: Advanced Menu Options

Path: / Configure / System Menu / Advanced

Table 5.7: Advanced Menu Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

Raise Alarm An error message is displayed if a PID error is found. Action On PID Error:

Sets the Action on PID Error.

Display Contrast:

Sets the LCD contrast ratio.

Display Errors:

No. Services:

Displays the number of services in
the output Transport Stream.

Sets the SNMP Control.

System Control:

Sets the type of system control
specified in the SI.

Sets the action on error.

Auto Correct If a PID error is found it is automatically corrected.

Light

Medium

Dark

Very Dark

1 - 8

Yes The Encoder reboots following a download, keeping the current configuration. Reset On Download Option

No The Encoder keeps working normally.

Wait for Initialization No SNMP reply during initialization. SNMP Control:

From Power On Reply as modules start to appear.

Local Control of the video/audio delay (lip sync) is within the Encoder.

External (SNMP) Control of the video/audio delay (lip sync) is via the SNMP protocol.

MEM/nCC Control is via MEM/nCompass Control.

If the control equipment is a TT7000 System Manager, ensure that the Auto Lip Sync option is turned
on (see Audio Delay Option). The Encoder has to provide the lip sync function.

Raise Alarm An error message is displayed if a video bitrate error is detected. Video Bitrate Error:

Auto Correct If a video bitrate error is found, it is automatically corrected.

The display changes as the selection is accepted.

If the background is set to very dark or very light, the text may not be visible. In
this instance, view the display at an acute angle, this should enable the text to
be seen enough to change the contrast.

This option either enables or disables the display of error or alarm messages
on the front panel.

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Web Browser Interface — System Menu

5.6.11 System / Dig. Program Insertion (DPI)

Splicing is used to insert a Digital Program (e.g. advertisements) into an MPEG-2 transport
stream. SCTE-35 has been written to support splicing information for Cable systems.

Figure 5.15 and Table 5.8 show the options available from the menu. In this mode, the
Encoder responds to messages received via Ethernet adhering to the DVS 525 protocol.

Path: / Configure / System Menu / Dig.Program Insertion (DPI)

System

Menu

…

Digital Programme Insertion (DPI)....

…

— Dig Program Ins (DPI)
— Master IP Address
— TCP Port
— Return to Network
— Avail Descriptor
— Provider Avail Id
— DPI Info PID
— Nbr Splice Msgs

Synchronisation

— Off
— DVS 525 Rev 3 (Draft 2002)
— SMPTE 312M
— DVS 525 COMPEL
— SCTE 104 2004

— Auto Return
— Ext Control

— Off
— Present

— Single ASI Pkt
— Multi ASI Pkts

— Do not sync
— Sync to Alive Msg

Figure 5.15: Menu Hierarchy – Digital Programme Insertion DPI Menu

NOTES…

1. Some of the options may be different or unavailable in other DPI modes.

2. The stream carrying the splice information is referenced in PMT as Private Data.

Table 5.8: Dig. Program Insertion (DPI) Option Descriptions

Menu Item Options Description

DPI Program Ins (DPI)

Master IP Address —

TCP Port 100 - 65535 Port number on which to receive DVS 525 messages.

Return to Network

Avail Descriptor Present/Off

Provider Avail ID 0 - 4294967295

DPI info PID 0 - 8190 PID in which the splice messages are carried.

Nbr Splice Msg

Synchronization

Off
DVS525 Rev 3 (Draft 2002)
SMPTE 312M
DVS525 COMPEL
SCTE 104 2004

Auto Return
Ext Control

Single ASI Pkt
Multi ASI Pkt

Do not sync.
Sync to Alive

If set to Auto, no return messages are sent out and “Auto Return” flag in the
message is set to 1.

Most installations should choose “Sync to Alive” so that splice times are
accurate.

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5.6.12 System / Build Menu

The Build Menu is selected from the System Menu. The Build Menu shows the version
numbers of different modules within the system. They cannot be changed and are used by
qualified Technicians to determine the functionality of the Encoder.

Path: / Configure / System Menu / Build

Web Browser Interface — System Menu

Figure 5.16: Build Menu

The important value is that of the Build Version and it will be this value that is requested from
the qualified Technicians.

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Web Browser Interface — Video Menu

5.7 Video Menu

5.7.1 Introduction

The Video Menu is selected from the Setup Menu. This menu permits the selection of video
parameters. Figure 5.17 and Table 5.9 show the options available from the menu.

Path: / Configure / Video

Setup

Menu

Video Menu

Multiple Services… (see Sec t ion 5. 6.6 )

HD Video Source...
SD Video Source...

H.264/AVC Encoder...
PIP Encoder...

VBI...

VBI

Menu

Teletext
Teletext Data Out
Teletext PID
Teletext Tag
Teletext PTS
Teletext Initial Page
Initial Page Language
VBI Line 6

VB1 Line 23

st

Subtitles Page

1

nd

2
VBI on PID

VBI PID

Closed Captions
Video Index Field 1

Video Index Field 2

VBI Line 318

VBI Line 335

1

Only shown if EN8000/SWO/NR option enabled.

2

Only shown if EN8000/SWO/PIP option enabled.

Shaded options are showing status and cannot be changed..

PIP

Encoder

2

Menu

Subtitles Page

H.264/AVC

Encoder

Menu

Profile
Mode
VBR Mode
Bitrate

Target Quality

Resolution

Aspect Ratio
GOP Length
I Frame Intvl
GOP Structure
Adaptive GOP

MCTF

PES
PID
PCR on Video PID

CPB Size

Bandwidth
Copyright
Original

S/W Version
Pre-Proc S/W

SD Video

Source

Menu

Video Input
Frame Rate
Input Source Select
Video Locked
Ident Text
OP Video Loss
Noise Reduction
Max Still Period
I/P Monitor Refresh
Text Colour
Background Colour
Time Code
Time Code Source
Time Code on Error

HD Video

Source

Menu

Input
Input Format
Video Locked
Input Auto Sense
Input (Detected)
HD OP Video Loss

1

Clock
HD-SDI Audio PLL Locked
Noise Reduction
In-picture VBI Suppression
Audio 1
Audio 2
Audio 3
Audio 4
Time Code
Time Code Source
Time Code on Error

1

Figure 5.17: Menu Hierarchy – Setup/Video Menu

5.7.2 Video / Multiple Services Menu

This menu permits the selection of video source parameters. The screens vary according to
the type of video source selected.

Path: / Configure / Video Menu / Multiple Services
See Section 5.6.6, System / Multiple Services for details.

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5.7.3 Video / HD Video Source Menu

Table 5.9 describes the HD Video Source menu items, which permit the selection of video
source parameters when operating in the High Definition video format.

They are listed alphabetically to help with retrieving the information.

Path: / Configure / Video Menu / HD Video Source

Table 5.9: HD Video Source Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

Web Browser Interface — Video Menu

Clock:

Must be set to a video or external
source before changing the value
or it will default to Local Oscillator.

HD-SDI Audio PLL Locked:

Indicates the state of the audio PLL
with respect to the HD-SDI input.

Input:

Enables the Video Input to be set.

In-picture VBI Suppression: Enables blanking of 16 VBI lines to remove VBI from upconverted active video.

Input Auto Sense:

There are four modes of operation
selectable.

Input Detected:

Displays the incoming video format.

Input Format:

Local Oscillator The system clock is derived from the local oscillator.

Video The system clock is locked to the video source.

HSYNC (External) The system clock is locked to the HSYNC input.

This is for status only and cannot be changed.

HD-SDI High Definition Serial digital video input on HD-SDI IN connector.

Color Bars

Black

Off

Vert Res
(29.97/59.94 Hz)

Vert Res
(25 Hz/50 Hz)

Frame Rate and
Vert Res

This option is for status only and cannot be changed.

720p/50 720 lines x 1280 pixels 50 Hz Progressive

720p/59.94 720 lines x 1280 pixels 60/1.001 Hz Progressive

1080i/25 1080 lines x 1920 pixels 25 Hz Interlaced

1080i/29.97 1080 lines x 1920 pixels 30/1.001 Hz Interlaced

Frames of color bars are passed into the video encoding module independent of
the input.

Frames of black only are passed into the video encoding module independent of
the input.

No action is performed with regards to the input format – it just passes the video
on to be coded, even if it is not correctly aligned.

The Encoder adjusts the input setting with regards to the actual input. Any
change is reflected back as status on the Encoder interfaces. The normal input
selection is read-only.

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Table 5.9: HD Video Source Option Descriptions (continued)

Selected Item Options Description

Noise Reduction:

This option enables the noise
reduction feature to be switched on
(at different levels) or off.

The feature can be used when the
incoming picture material is
corrupted by high frequency noise
(such as white noise). When noise
reduction is enabled, the Encoder
applies sophisticated edge
preserving filters on the incoming
material and removes the noise
that can reduce the encoding
difficulty considerably. Refer to

Application Note ST.AN.1094,
Video Noise Reduction and
Compression for more information.

Only available when licence key
EN8000/SWO/NR enabled.

OP Video Loss:

Gives the choice of what is
displayed on the television screen
in the event of losing video input.

Off Noise reduction off.

Adaptive 1 Use noise reduction if necessary but don’t introduce artifacts.

Adaptive 2 Medium adaptive noise reduction, best compromise between Adaptive 1 and 3

Adaptive 3

Adaptive 4

Fixed 1 Weak non-adaptive noise reduction independent of input noise.

Fixed 2 Medium non-adaptive noise reduction independent of input noise.

Fixed 3 Strong non-adaptive noise reduction independent of input noise.

The noise reduction module has two stages which are available for each frame:

Estimation of the level and type of noise in the frame; and

Application of the noise reduction filter at one of four levels of noise reduction capability dependent on
the results of the estimation stage.

The operator has a choice of four settings for the estimation (called Automatic) to be selected or for the
estimation stage to be ignored and one of the fixed levels to be used independent of the noise level
(called Manual).

Freeze Frame The last video frame received is encoded if the video input is lost.

Black A black screen is encoded if the video input is lost.

Bars Bars test pattern is encoded if the video input is lost.

Very powerful adaptive noise reduction. May introduce some filter artifacts but
will remove as much noise as is possible.

Used for turn-around systems where the input video signal includes coding
artifacts.

Time Code: This is for status only and cannot be changed.

Time Code Source:

Indicates the time given by the
Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC)
or generated by the Encoder.

It is for status only and cannot be
changed.

The Encoder is able to extract the
incoming time code irrespective of
its type or location. Only one of the
time codes is used and the order of
preference as shown alongside:

Time Code on Error:

Video Locked:

Displays whether the video is
locked.

Auto

VITC-1

VITC-2

LTC The Encoder extracts the linear time code within the incoming video stream.

Free-Wheel/Drop
Frame

Free-Wheel

Set 00:00:00 The outgoing time code is fixed at 00:00:00:0.

Free-Wheel/Drop
Frame

Free-Wheel

This option is for status only and cannot be changed.

The Encoder examines the incoming video stream and extracts any time code
that it can find.

The Encoder extracts the VI time code contained within Field 1 of the incoming
video stream.

The Encoder extracts the VI time code contained within Field 2 of the incoming
video stream.

The time code increments by a frame period between each frame but some
codes are repeated for the 29.97 Hz operation to match minute boundaries
exactly. The time code starts at 00:00:00:0 at power up.

The time code increments by a frame period between each frame and time codes
are not repeated. The time code starts at 00:00:00:0 at power up.

The outgoing time code freewheels from the previous known value and repeats
some codes for 29.97 Hz operation.

The outgoing time code freewheels from the previous known value and each time
code is unique.

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5.7.4 Video / SD Video Source Menu

Table 5.10 describes the SD Video Source menu items that permit the selection of video
source parameters when operating in the Standard Definition video format.

They are listed alphabetically to help with retrieving the information.

Path: / Configure / Video Menu / SD Video Source

Table 5.10: SD Video Source Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

Web Browser Interface — Video Menu

Frame Rate:
This option enables the Frame
Rate to be set.

25 Hz Used in 625 lines (most PAL systems except PAL-M).

29.97 Hz Used in 525 lines (NTSC and PAL-M systems).

NOTE…

The frame rate is only shown when the video input is Serial Digital, any Test
Pattern or Off.

Ident Text Up to 20 characters.

Input Source Select:
This allows the enabling or
disabling of automatic frame rate
detection.

I/P Monitor Refresh:

Sets the update rate of the input
video monitor on the front panel
and the web browser monitor

Max Still Period:

Noise Reduction:

This option enables the noise
reduction feature to be switched on
(at different levels) or off.

The feature can be used when the
incoming picture material is
corrupted by high frequency noise
(such as white noise). When noise
reduction is enabled, the Encoder
applies sophisticated edge
preserving filters on the incoming
material and removes the noise
that can reduce the encoding
difficulty considerably. Refer to

Application Note ST.AN.1094,
Video Noise Reduction and
Compression for more information.

Only available when licence key
EN8000/SWO/NR enabled.

Manual The frame rate must be set via the Frame rate option.

Auto Frame Rate The frame rate is automatically detected.

Auto Config Switch

Between 1 and 224
updates per minute.

Allowed values:
from 0 to 255
seconds.

Off Noise reduction off

Adaptive 1 Use noise reduction if necessary but don’t introduce artifacts.

Adaptive 2 Medium adaptive noise reduction, best compromise between Adaptive 1 and 3

Adaptive 3

Adaptive 4 For turn-around systems where the input video signal includes coding artifacts.

Fixed 1 Weak non-adaptive noise reduction independent of input noise.

Fixed 2 Medium non-adaptive noise reduction independent of input noise.

Fixed 3 Strong non-adaptive noise reduction independent of input noise.

The noise reduction module has two stages which are available for each frame:

Estimation of the level and type of noise in the frame; and

Application of the noise reduction filter at one of four levels of noise reduction capability dependent on
the results of the estimation stage.

The operator has a choice of four settings for the estimation (called Automatic) to be selected or for the
estimation stage to be ignored and one of the fixed levels to be used independent of the noise level
(called Manual).

This is the text that is displayed if the video output is lost (see OP Video Loss
option).

The frame rate is automatically detected, and the Encoder loads the appropriate
configuration defined by Default 525 Config and Default 625 Config.

Very powerful adaptive noise reduction, may introduce some filter artifacts but
will remove as much noise as is possible.

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Table 5.10: SD Video Source Option Descriptions (continued)

Selected Item Options Description

OP Video Loss:

Gives the choice of what is
displayed on the television screen
in the event of losing video input.

Freeze Frame The last video frame received is encoded if the video input is lost.

Black A black screen is encoded if the video input is lost.

Bars Bars are encoded if the video input is lost.

Freeze + Ident

The last video frame received is encoded if the video input is lost. Text message
is superimposed.

Black + Ident

A black screen is encoded if the video input is lost. Text message is
superimposed.

Bars and Red +
Ident

Bars and red test pattern is encoded if the video input is lost. Text message is
superimposed.

Stored OSD Displays the OSD if available.

No Video PID The video PID is no longer transmitted, but it is still referenced in the SI.

No ASI O/P The ASI output is turned off.

Stored OSD: Only available if an OSD has been previously stored.

Text Color:

This option defines the text color
for any on-screen messages
generated by the Encoder (e.g. by
the Ident test pattern).

Background Color:

This option defines the background
color for any on-screen messages
generated by the Encoder (e.g. by
the Ident test pattern).

White

Black

Blue

Red

Magenta

Orange

Yellow

Grey

Green

Cyan

Pink

Time Code: This is for status only and cannot be changed.

Time Code on Error:

Set 00:00:00 The outgoing time code is fixed at 00:00:00:0.

Free-Wheel/Drop
Frame

Free-Wheel

The outgoing time code freewheels from the previous known value and repeats
some codes for 29.97 Hz operation.

The outgoing time code freewheels from the previous known value and each time
code is unique.

Time Code Source:

Indicates the time given by the
Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC)
or generated by the Encoder.

It is for status only and cannot be
changed.

The Encoder is able to extract the
incoming time code irrespective of
its type or location. Only one of the
time codes is used and the order of
preference as shown alongside:

Auto

VITC-1

VITC-2

LTC The Encoder extracts the linear time code within the incoming video stream.

Free-Wheel/Drop
Frame

Free-Wheel

The Encoder examines the incoming video stream and extracts any time code
that it can find.

The Encoder extracts the VI time code contained within Field 1 of the incoming
video stream.

The Encoder extracts the VI time code contained within Field 2 of the incoming
video stream.

The time code increments by a frame period between each frame but some
codes are repeated for the 29.97 Hz operation to match minute boundaries
exactly. The time code starts at 00:00:00:0 at power up.

The time code increments by a frame period between each frame and time codes
are not repeated. The time code starts at 00:00:00:0 at power up.

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Table 5.10: SD Video Source Option Descriptions (continued)

Selected Item Options Description

Web Browser Interface — Video Menu

Video Input: This
option enables the
Video Input to be
set.

Video Locked:

This displays whether the video is
locked.

Analogue
Composite

Ident,
Digital and
Internal
Test
Pattern
Video
Sources

PAL-B/G/H/I PAL-B/G/H/I composite video input on COMP VIDEO connector.
PAL-M PAL-M composite video input on COMP VIDEO connector.
PAL-N PAL- N composite video input on COMP VIDEO connector.
PAL-N (Jamaica) PAL- N (Jamaica) composite video input on COMP VIDEO connector.
PAL-D PAL-D composite video input on COMP VIDEO connector.

NTSC No Pedestal

NTSC with Pedestal

Serial Digital Serial digital video input on SDI IN connector.

Bars Color bars internal test pattern.

Black Black internal test pattern.

Moving Pattern Moving internal test pattern.

Ident

This option is for status only and cannot be changed.

Video Source that allows the user to superimpose identification text on the video.
Mainly used for test purposes.

5.7.5 Video / H.264/AVC Encoder Menu

Table 5.11 describes the H.264/AVC Encoder Menu as selected from the Video Menu. This
menu permits the selection of H.264/AVC video encoding parameters.

They are listed alphabetically to help with retrieving the information.

Path: / Configure / Video Menu / H.264/AVC Encoder

Table 5.11: H.264/AVC Encoder Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

Adaptive GOP:

Aspect Ratio:

Does not affect the video
encoding but rather indicates
what desired aspect ratio for the
decoded image (but not the
pixel).

Bandwidth:

The Bandwidth Option controls
the low pass filtering of the video
before it is compressed.

This option is not valid in HD progressive modes.

The GOP structure is adapted in regard to the number of B and P frames
according to the motion detected in the video. It should be left ON unless there
is a compatibility issue with the receiver population.

4:3 Video image is encoded at 4:3 aspect ratio. Default (EN8030 Only).

16:9 Video image is encoded at 16:9 aspect ratio.

If no other mechanisms such as WSS (Wide Screen Signaling) in the VBI is used, the outputted video
image will use this aspect ratio.

Soft As soft as could be required by the broadcaster

Medium Compromise between sharp and soft

Sharp Filter is at the maximum bandwidth possible for the resolution selected

Auto

Reducing the bandwidth produces slightly less bits in the compressed bitstream for the same set of

encoding parameters. Refer to ST.AN.BW.E10074 for more information.

Automatically adjusts the bandwidth depending on the video bitrate and
resolution settings.

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Table 5.11: H.264/AVC Encoder Option Descriptions (continued)

Selected Item Options Description

Bitrate:

Defines the maximum bitrate
generated by the video encoding
module.

CPB Size:

This can be set to be
between 0.256 Mbit/s and a
maximum of 10.0 Mbit/s for
SD.
1 Mbit/s to 20 Mbit/s for HD

0.08 Mbit/s to 10 Mbit/s (SD)

The menu system could reduce this maximum if the MUX bitrate is lower
than 5.0 Mbit/s. The bitrate is measured over a period of 1.0 second.

0.32 Mbit/s to 15 Mbit/s (HD)

Copyright:

If set to On the bitstream is shown to be protected by copyright.

Controls the Copyright flag in the
bitstream.

GOP Length:

Defines the maximum distance in

12 to 250 frames

As the video encoding module inserts I frames when it will improve the
encoding quality, the time between two I frames is often less.

steps of video frames between
two consecutive I frames in the
encoded bitstream.

GOP Structure:

Sets the GOP structure.

IP P frames are used between the intra-coded I frames.

IBP A single B frames can be inserted into the sequence.

IBBP Two B frames can be inserted into the sequence.

IBBBP Three B frames can be inserted into the sequence

This sets what type of frames are present and the order of the frames in the stream.

I Frame Intvl:

Displays the maximum time in

This is calculated from the video frame rate and the GOP length specified
above.

seconds between two
consecutive I frames in seconds.

MCTF: Enables Motion Compensated Temporal Filtering. (SD Only)

Mode:

Defines how the maximum
decoder buffer size in terms of
time.

Standard The default mode should be used unless channel change is an issue.

Low Delay Standard mode but with a smaller video decoder buffer.

Mega Low Delay Standard mode but with a further reduced video decoder buffer.

Seamless Var. Delay VBR mode primarily for use in statmux system.

Original:

Controls the setting of the

If set to On the bitstream will be signaled as an original, if set to Off the
bitstream will be signaled as a copy of an original bitstream.

Original flag in the bitstream.

PCR on Video PID:

Defines whether PCR
timestamps are included into the
video elementary stream.

per Sequence Defines all random access point. PES:

Defines where PES headers are

per Frame Defines each frame.

placed.

PID:

Defines the PID used for the
elementary stream in the
transport stream.

Pre-Proc Version:

PIDs 32 to 8190 are
available for use.

This is for status only and cannot be changed.

This option will only be visible if the output has been selected to be TS. To
be DVB compliant, PIDs below 32 are reserved. In the event of a clash,
one of the PIDs will be changed by the Encoder’s internal checking
algorithm.

Shows the version of the code in
the pre-processing software.

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Table 5.11: H.264/AVC Encoder Option Descriptions (continued)

Selected Item Options Description

Web Browser Interface — Video Menu

Profile:

Defines the profile of to be used
for the encoding.

Resolution:

Defines both horizontal and
vertical resolution.

For example, 720x576 gives a
horizontal resolution of 720 and a
vertical resolution 576.

S/W Version:

Displays the version of the
encoding module software.

Target Quality:

Defines the maximum quality of
the encoding as a percentage
between 30% and 100%

Main Profile @ Level 3 Standard Definition operation

Main Profile @ Level 4 High Definition operation

High Profile @ Level 4 High Definition operation

352x576

480x576

528x576

544x576

640x576

704x576

720x576

This is for status only and cannot be changed.

30% - 100%

100% means that the encoder attempts to reach maximum quality while not
exceeding the bitrate. Reducing the target quality means that a different
compromise between bitrate and quality is chosen.

NOTE…

This option only appears if “VBR Mode” is ON and the
licence EN8000/SWO/REFLEX is enabled.

VBR Mode:

Defines whether the H.264/AVC
component will be constant
bitrate (CBR) or allowed to drop
in bitrate if the video image is
easy to encode

Off (Constant Bitrate) The bitrate shall be constant over time.

On (No stuffing) The bitrate can drop below the specified level.

NOTE…

This option is only available in Seamless Variable Delay.

5.7.6 Video / PIP Encoder Menu

NOTE…

Not displayed unless EN8000/SWO/PIP option is enabled.

Table 5.12 describes PIP Encoder Menu as selected from the Video Menu.
The PiP is enabled by:

• Selecting more than 1 service in the No. Services menu option in the System-

>Advanced menu.

• Switching ON the option Picture in Picture in Video->Encoder menu.

• The PID assigned to the PiP is selected using the PiP PID option in the same menu.

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Web Browser Interface — Video Menu

This menu permits the selection of Picture-in-Picture video encoding parameters.
They are listed alphabetically to help with retrieving the information.

Path: / Configure / Video Menu / PIP Encoder

Table 5.12: PIP Encoder Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

Adaptive GOP:

This option is not valid in HD progressive modes.

The GOP structure is adapted in regard to the number of B and P frames
according to the motion detected in the video. It should be left ON unless
there is a compatibility issue with the receiver population.

Aspect Ratio:

Does not affect the video
encoding but rather indicates
what desired aspect ratio for the
decoded image (but not the

4:3 Video image is encoded at 4:3 aspect ratio. Default.

16:9 Video image is encoded at 16:9 aspect ratio.

If no other mechanisms such as WSS (Wide Screen Signaling) in the VBI are used, the outputted video
image will use this aspect ratio.

pixel).

Bandwidth:

The Bandwidth Option controls
the low pass filtering of the video
before it is compressed.

Soft As soft as could be required by the broadcaster

Medium Compromise between sharp and soft

Sharp Filter is at the maximum bandwidth possible for the resolution selected

Auto

Automatically adjusts the bandwidth depending on the video bitrate and
resolution settings.

Reducing the bandwidth produces slightly less bits in the compressed bitstream for the same set of

encoding parameters. Refer to ST.AN.BW.E10074 for more information.

Bitrate:

Defines the maximum bitrate
generated by the video encoding

This can be set to be
between 0.1 Mbit/s and a
maximum of 1.0 Mbit/s.

module.

CPB Size: 0.08 Mbit/s to 10.0 Mbit/s

Copyright:

If set to On the bitstream is shown to be protected by copyright.

This option controls the
Copyright flag in the bitstream.

GOP Length:

Defines the maximum distance in

12 to 250 frames

As the video encoding module inserts I frames when it will improve the
encoding quality, the time between two I frames is often less.

steps of video frames between
two consecutive I frames in the
encoded bitstream.

GOP Structure:

IP P frames are used between the intra-coded I frames.

Sets the GOP structure.

I Frame Intvl:

Displays the maximum time in

This is calculated from the video frame rate and the GOP length specified
above.

seconds between two
consecutive I frames in seconds.

MCTF: Enables Motion Compensated Temporal Filtering.

Mode:

Defines how the maximum
decoder buffer size in terms of
time.

Standard The default mode, should be used unless channel change is an issue.

Low Delay Standard mode but with a video decoder buffer.

Mega Low Delay Standard mode but with a video decoder buffer

Seamless Var. Delay This is a VBR mode primarily for use in statmux systems.

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Table 5.12: PIP Encoder Option Descriptions (continued)

Selected Item Options Description

Web Browser Interface — Video Menu

Original:

Controls the setting of the Original
flag in the bitstream.

PCR on Video PID:

Defines whether PCR timestamps
are included into the video
elementary stream.

Defines where PES headers are
placed.

PID:

Defines the PID used for the
elementary stream in the transport
stream.

Pre-Proc Version:

Shows the version of the code in
the pre-processing software.

Profile:

Defines the profile to be used for
the encoding.

Resolution:

Defines both horizontal and
vertical resolution.

For example, 720x576 gives a
horizontal resolution of 720 and a
vertical resolution 576.
Available options depend on the
input source selected (SD or HD).

S/W Version:

If set to On the bitstream will be signaled as an original, if set to Off the
bitstream will be signaled as a copy of an original bitstream.

per Sequence Defines all random access point. PES:

per Frame Defines each frame.

PIDs 32 to 8190 are
available for use.

This option will only be visible if the output has been selected to be TS. To be
DVB compliant, PIDs below 32 are reserved. In the event of a clash, one of
the PIDs will be changed by the Encoder’s internal checking algorithm.

This is for status only and cannot be changed.

Main @ Level 3

SD HD

96 X 96 96 X 96

128 X 96 128 X 96

192 X 144 192 X 144

192 X 192 192 X 192

352 x 240 352 x 240 (60 Hz)

352 X 288 352 X 288 (50 Hz)

352 x 480 (60 Hz)

352 x 576 (50 Hz)

480 x 480 (60 Hz)

480 x 576 (50 Hz)

528 x 480 (60 Hz)

528 x 576 (50 Hz)

544 x 480 (60 Hz)

544 x 576 (50 Hz)

640 x 480 (60 Hz)

640 x 576 (50 Hz)

704 x 480 (60 Hz)

704 x 576 (50 Hz)

720 x 480 (60 Hz)

720 x 576 (50 Hz)

Displays the version of the encoding module software. This is for status only
and cannot be changed.

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Table 5.12: PIP Encoder Option Descriptions (continued)

Selected Item Options Description

Target Quality:

Defines the maximum quality of
the encoding as a percentage
between 30% and 100%

.

VBR Mode:

Defines whether the H.264/AVC
component will be constant bitrate
(CBR) or allowed to drop in bitrate
if the video image is easy to
encode.

30% - 100%

100% means that the encoder attempts to reach maximum quality while not
exceeding the bitrate. Reducing the target quality means that a different
compromise between bitrate and quality is chosen.

NOTE…

This option only appears if “VBR Mode” is ON and the
licence EN8000/SWO/REFLEX is enabled

Off (Constant Bitrate) The bitrate shall be constant over time.

On (No stuffing) The bitrate can drop below the specified level.

This option is not valid
when the selected Mode
is “CBR Seamless 4” or
“CBR Seamless 1”.

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5.7.7 Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI) Menu

Table 5.13 describes VBI Menu as selected from the Video Menu. This Menu permits the
selection of Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI) parameters. Available options are dependent on
the frame rate of the video.

They are listed alphabetically to help with retrieving the information.

Path: / Configure / Video Menu / VBI

Table 5.13: VBI Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

1st Subtitles Page: 0-899

2nd Subtitles Page: 0-899

ATSC CC Format:

Selects the format of Closed
Captions.

Closed Captions:

Specifies the source of Closed
Captions.

Initial Page Language:

Teletext Data Out: This is for status only and cannot be changed.

Teletext Initial Page:

Only displayed if Teletext = On:
7-22/320-335.

Teletext Language:

Only displayed if Teletext = On:
7-22/320-335.

Teletext PID:

Teletext Tag: 0 - 255

ATSC Draft 2005

Off

On (Video Line 18)

Test Data (EIA-608)

Test Data (EIA-708A)

On (HD-SDI/SMPTE
334M)

English French

German Dutch

Spanish Portuguese

Italian Danish

Norwegian Swedish

Finnish Undefined

User 1

Off Teletext:

On: 7-22/320-335

100 - 899

ISO 639 language codes

In PES Header Teletext PTS:

Disabled

Teletext Pages comprise of the “Magazine Number” and the “Teletext Page”.
The input range available is 0x100 to 0x8FE as specified in ETS 300 706. The
msd is the magazine number and the two lsds are the page number e.g. 0x100
is magazine 1, page 00. The default is “0x100”.

The ISO 639 language codes used for audio is available as options (except for
Main, Auxiliary, User Defined Language 1 and User Defined Language 2). The
default is “eng”.

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Table 5.13: VBI Option Descriptions (continued)

Selected Item Options Description

VBI Line n:

Each VBI line can be individually
configured as to the format of VBI
data that should be extracted from
that line. However, a maximum of
eight VBI lines can be processed
per field (this does not include
Teletext lines).

Frame Rate = 29.97 Hz

Off VBI data is not extracted from the line.

Vertical Interval Time

VITC data extracted from the line.

Code

Video Index

Closed Caption

The setting cannot be selected on this screen, but is set by setting the Closed

Caption option to On [SMPTE 333M], On [video 21 and 284] or On [video
line 21]. It indicates that closed captioning data is extracted from the line.
Setting Line 21 back to Off or VITC resets the Closed Caption option back to
Off.

Neilsen AMOL 1 Neilsen AMOL 1 data is extracted from the line.
Neilsen AMOL11 Neilsen AMOL 11 data is extracted from the line.

Monochrome 4:2:2

Frame Rate = 25 Hz

Off VBI data is not extracted from the line.

Vertical Interval Time

VITC data extracted from the line. Only the timecode part of VITC is extracted.

Code

Video Index

Wide Screen Signaling

The setting cannot be selected on this screen, but is set by setting the WSS
(Line 23) option to On. It indicates that WSS data is extracted from the line.
Setting Line 23 back to Off, VITC or Teletext System B resets the WSS (Line

23) option back to Off.

Closed Caption Closed Caption data is extracted from the line.

Monochrome 4:2:2

Video Programming
System

The setting cannot be selected on this screen, but is set by setting the VPS
(Line 16) option to On. It indicates that VPS data is extracted from the line.
Setting Line 16 back to Off, VITC or Teletext System B resets the VPS (Line

16) option back to Off.

Teletext System B

Teletext System B data extracted from the line.

(World System Teletext)

Wide Screen Signaling

The setting cannot be selected on this screen, but is set by setting the WSS
(Line 23) option to On. It indicates that WSS data is extracted from the line.
Setting Line 23 back to Off, VITC or Teletext System B resets the WSS (Line

23) option back to Off.

Inverted Teletext Inverted Teletext is extracted from the line.

VBI on PID: Enables VBI extraction from specified PID.

VBI PID:

Defines a PID to be used for VBI

Range 0 (0000h) – 8190
(1FFEh)

data.

Video Index Field 1:

Specifies the line in field 1 which
will carry the Video Index.

Video Index Field 2:

Specifies the line in field 1 which
will carry the Video Index.

25 Hz 29.97 Hz

Off Off

Line 6 to
Line 23

Line 10 to
Line 22

25 Hz 29.97 Hz

Off Off

Line 318
thru to
Line 335

Line 272
thru to
Line 285

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5.8 Audio Menu

5.8.1 Top-level Menu

Figure 5.18 and the following sections show the distribution of options for each coding
standard. Use these as a guide to the information in this section. The descriptions are in the
order shown in the table.

Audio A and B have the same menu options, depending upon the Coding Standard sele cted.
Audio A Menus are shown as examples. This menu permits the selection of individual
channel audio parameters.

Path: / Configure / Audio

Web Browser Interface — Audio Menu

Figure 5.18: Configure/Audio Menu Webpage

5.8.2 Audio Control Menu

The audio control menu options are included as a separate menu because they operate at a
system level rather than at an audio coding level.

Path: / Configure / Audio / Audio Control

Figure 5.19: Audio Control Webpage

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Table 5.14: Audio Control Options

Selected Item Options Description

SD-SDI SD Embedded Audio Source

HD-SDI

Embedded DID

5.8.3 Advanced Audio

Introduction

The Advanced Audio options define the parameters associated with the encoding of one of the
audio components. These components can be encoded using one of the advanced audio
encoding algorithms.

Path: / Configure / Audio / Advanced Audio

Defines the video input that contains the embedded audio content if embedded
audio is selected as the input source.

Defines the DID number for embedded audio pair in the HD-SDI. It is
recommended that the operator leaves the value at the Auto unless there is a
good reason to change it.

Figure 5.20: Advanced Audio Webpage

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Advanced Audio Webpage Options

Table 5.15 lists the Advanced Audio options and associated descriptions in the order they
appear on the webpage.

Table 5.15: Advanced Audio Webpage Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

Input Source:

Defines the source of the audio
content that is to be encoded
using this module. There is no
capability for the input of the
analogue audio content.

Input Format:

Describes the format of the
incoming audio content. This is
used to restrict the available
coding standards to those that
are available for the format.

Coding Standard:

Defines the algorithm that is
used to encode the input audio
content. This list has been
restricted by the selection
made for the Input Format
above. For
Uncompressed/PCM input
format, the available coding
standard depends on licensing.

Bitrate (for MPEG-2 AAC):

Specifies the bitrate for the
encoding of the input audio
content if the input format is
uncompressed.

Coding Mode:

Specifies the number of audio
channels to be included in the
encoding.

Off:

Embedded Source 1-8

Digital

Test tone

Mute

Uncompressed/PCM The audio content has not been compressed.

Dolby Digital

MPEG-2 AAC

For Dolby Digital input
format: Passthru:

Stereo: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192 kbit/s

5.1: 128, 160, 192 kbit/s

For passthru operation, the encoding bitrate is assumed to 640 kbit/s to ensure that sufficient bit allocation is
given to the audio component. The value specified in this option is ignored.

Stereo: For two uncompressed channels.

Surround/5.1: For six uncompressed channel encoding on Service 4A only

No data is generated from this module and this component does not exist on the SI

tables.

The audio content is extracted from the DID of the embedded source input defined

in the Audio Control menu.

The audio content is routed from the Audio In 2 connector as described in Section

2.6.6.

The audio content for this module is artificially generated as a 1 kHz tone on both

the left and right channel. This is used for system test purposes.

The audio content for this module is artificially generated as silence on both the left

and right channel. This is used for system test purposes.

The incoming audio content has been pre-encoded using the Dolby Digital

algorithm.

This algorithm implements the low complexity profile of ISO/IEC 13818-7 using

ADTS (Audio Data on Transport Stream) encapsulation of the audio data. More

details are supplied in Annex E.

NOTE…

If MPEG-2 AAC is not licenced, the only available option for
Input Format is “Dolby Digital” and the only available option for
Coding Standard is “Passthru”.

This algorithm encapsulates the incoming Dolby Digital bitstream into the Transport

Stream according to ETSI TS 102 366. As there is no encoding, there is no licence

associated with this feature.

NOTE…

If Surround/5.1 is selected on Service 4A, then Service 4B and
4C are not available as they are used to aid in the implement
the 5.1 bitstream.

Web Browser Interface — Audio Menu

Pre-encoded Data: For passthru operation

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Table 5.15: Advanced Audio Webpage Option Descriptions (continued)

Selected Item Options Description

PID:

This option sets the PID to be used for the audio channel. In the event of a PID
clash, one of the PIDs will be changed by the Encoder’s internal checking
algorithm.

To be DVB compliant the audio PID should not be less than 32. However it is
possible to set the PID to less than 32, but in the event of a PID clash the
Encoder’s internal checking algorithm will not resolve the conflict.

Component Tag: This item defines the optional component tag to be assigned to this audio stream.

PCR on Audio PID: Specifies
whether PCR timestamps are
included with this audio

On

Off

component.

Delay:

Specifies the delay that is

The value is specified
in seconds.

If the Auto Lip Sync is enabled, the delay value cannot be modified.

applied to the audio
component from input to
ensure that it remains in
synchronization with the video
component.

Auto Lip Sync:

Defines whether the encoder
ensures that the audio
component is synchronized to
the video component.

Lip Sync Offset:

Allows the operator to define a
small change in the audio

Off:

Off (Min. Delay):

On: The audio component is delayed according to the associated video delay.

The available range is
from -125 ms to
125 ms.

The amount that the audio component is delayed within the Encoder is specified as
the delay value in seconds defined above.

The audio component is not delayed within the encoder and the data flow path is
established such that latency thru the encoder is minimized.

This gives the operator the ability to correct for errors in lipsync on input content.

delay relative to the video
component.

Language: This enables the language of the audio channel to be set.

Level (L/R):

Displays the level of the left/right audio channel to allow the operator to confirm that
there is audio content being encoded.

O/P on Digital I/P loss: Defines
the action of the encoder if
there is no audio data present
on the digital input when digital

No PID: The audio component is not present in the output.

No ASI O/P: There is no Transport Stream output from the ASI output.

has been selected as the audio
input. The available options
are:

On TNS:

Defines whether the Temporal

Off
Noise Shaping tool is used in
the AAC encoding.

On The bitstream is shown to be protected by copyright. Copyright:

This controls the Copyright flag

Off The bitstream is shown not to be protected by copyright.
in the bitstream.

On The bitstream will be signaled as an original, Original:

This controls the setting of the

Off The bitstream will be signaled as a copy of an original bitstream.
Original flag in the bitstream.

SNMP oid index:

The available range is

Defines the object identifier index that is used in the audio MIB for SNMP control.

3 to 7.

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Table 5.15: Advanced Audio Webpage Option Descriptions (continued)

Selected Item Options Description

Web Browser Interface — Audio Menu

Codec Pack:

Specifies the unique version of

This version is independent of the selected coding standard and is the version to
be used for reporting.

the complete code block used
on this module.

S/W Release: Specifies the version of software code used.

H/W Release: Specifies the hardware version of the Audio Option Module.

F/W Release: Specifies the version of firmware used.

CPLD Release: Specifies CPLD version on the module.

Boot S/W: Specifies the version of the boot software on the module.

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5.8.4 Audio A/B Menu

Audio A/B Menu Structure

Figure 5.21 shows the Audio menu options generally in the order they appear on the
webpage.

Configure

Tab

Audio

Menu

udio A....

udio B....

udio Languages

Audio

Languages

Menu

Refer to Annex C:

Language Abbreviations

Dolby Digital

Pass-Thru

— Source
— Coding Standard
— Audio Bitrate3
— Coding Mode3
— Auto Lip Sync
— Lip Sync Offset
— Audio Delay
— Language
— Bit Stream Mode
— Embedded Source

9

4

5

— Embedded 1-2 DID
— Embedded 3-4 DID
— Audio PID
— Component Tag
— OP Digital Loss
— PCR on Audio PID
— Hardware Release
— Software Release

1

Only shown if Source/Input Format = Analogue

2

Only shown if Coding Mode = Dual Mono

3

Status only. Only shown if the Encoder has a viable source

from a Dolby Encoder.

4

Only shown if Auto Lip Sync = On.

5

Only shown if Auto Lip Sync = Off.

6

Only shown if in two-channel mode.

7

Only shown if Production Info = Yes.

8

Only shown if VPS Cntrls Coding Mode = On.

9

Auto Lip Sync is Status only when Use Minimum Delay = On. It

is always On when the Audio Alignment option is set.

Shaded options are showing status and
cannot be changed.

Figure 5.21: Menu Hierarchy – Configure/Audio Menu

Audio B

MPEG Layer 2

3

Menu

Menu options depend on

Codin

Standard selected

— Source
— Coding Standard
— Input Level L
— Input Level R6
— Audio Bitrate
— Coding Mode
— VPS Cntrls Coding Mo
— VPS Coding Mode 8
— VPS Stereo Mode
— VPS Dual Chan Mode
— Auto Lip Sync 9
— Lip Sync Offset
— Audio Delay
— Clip Level
— Impedance

5

1

1

— Language Left
— Language Right
— Deempahasis
— Copyright
— Original
— Embedded Source
— Embedded 1-2 DID
— Embedded 3-4 DID
— Audio PID
— Component Tag
— PCR on Audio PID
— OP Digital Loss
— Hardware Release
— Software Release

Audio A

Menu

Dolby Digital

only shown if

M2/ESO2/AC3
option enabled

— Source
— Coding Standard
— Audio Alignment
— Lip Sync Adjustment
— Input Level L

8

8

4

2

2

— Input Level R6
— Audio Bitrate
— Coding Mode
— Auto Lip Sync
— Lip Sync Offset
— Audio Delay
— Sampling Rate
— Clip Level
— Impedance

5

1

1

— Language

4

— Bit Stream Mode
— Dialogue Level
— Dolby Srnd Mode
— Production Info
— Mixing Level
— Room Type

7

7

— Copyright
— Original
— Dynamic Range
— RF Protection
— De-empahasis
— DC Filter
— Low Pass Filter
— Embedded Source
— Embedded 1-2 DID
— Embedded 3-4 DID
— Audio PID
— Component Tag
— PCR on Audio PID
— OP Digital Loss
— Hardware Release
— Software Release

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Web Browser Interface — Audio Menu

Coding Standard Associated Options

Figure 5.21 shows the Audio menu options generally in the order they appear on the
webpage.

Table 5.16 shows the options available for each standard in alphabetical order as are the
option descriptions shown in Table 5.17. This will help easy access to information.

Table 5.16: Coding Standard Associated Options

Coding Standard Comments

Dolby Digital Pass-

Option

Thru

Audio Alignment 3

Audio Bitrate 3 3 3

Audio Delay 3 3 3 Only shown if Auto Lip Sync = Off.

Audio Description 3 3 3 Only available if the input source is either digital or SDI embedded.

Audio PID 3 3 3

Auto Lip Sync 3 3 Auto Lip Sync is Status only when Use Minimum Delay = On.

Bitstream Mode 3 3

Clip Level 3 3 Only shown if Source/Input Format = Analogue

Coding Mode 3 3 3 For Dolby Digital Pass-Thru only: Status only. Only shown if the Encoder has a

Coding Standard 3 3 3

Component Tag 3 3 3

Copyright 3 3

DC Filter 3

De-emphasis 3 3

Dialogue Level 3

Dolby Srnd Sound 3 This option is only available if the coding mode is 2/0(L,R)

Dynamic Range 3

Embedded 1-2 DID 3 3

Embedded 3-4 DID 3 3

Embedded Source 3 3

Hardware Release 3 3 3

Impedance 3 3 (Only shown if Source/Input Format = Analogue)

Input Level L 3 3

Input Level R 3 3 Only shown if in two-channel mode.

Language 3 3

Language Left 3 Only shown if Coding Mode = Dual Mono

Language Right 3 Only shown if Coding Mode = Dual Mono

Lip Sync Adjustment 3 Dolby only (not DTS Pass-Thru).

Lip Sync Offset 3 3 3 Only shown if Auto Lip Sync = On.

Low Pass Filter 3

Mixing Level 3 Only shown if Production Info = Yes.

MPEG Layer 2

Dolby Digital

For Dolby Digital Pass-Thru only: Status only. Only shown if the Encoder has a viable
source from a Dolby Encoder.

It is always On when the Audio Alignment option is set.

viable source from a Dolby Encoder

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Table 5.16: Coding Standard Associated Options (continued)

Coding Standard Comments

Dolby Digital Pass-

Thru

MPEG Layer 2

Dolby Digital

Option

OP Digital Loss 3 3 3

Original 3 3

PCR on Audio PID 3 3 3

Production Info 3

RF Protection 3

Room Type 3 Only shown if Production Info = Yes.

Sampling Rate 3 This option controls the audio sampling rate.

Software Release 3 3 3

Source 3 3 3

VPS Cntrls Coding Mode 3

VPS Coding Mode 3 Only shown if VPS Cntrls Coding Mode = On.

VPS Stereo Mode 3 Only shown if VPS Cntrls Coding Mode = On.

VPS Dual Chan Mode 3 Only shown if VPS Cntrls Coding Mode = On.

Table 5.17: Audio A/B Option Descriptions

Selected Item Options Description

Audio Alignment

When set, each PES contains an
integral number of audio access
units (AU’s) and the PTS shall be
the same as the nearest video
frame.

When checked, Auto Lip Sync is forced On, the delay can be ‘nudged’ using
the Lip Sync Adjustment option.

This is to support the SMPTE 302M-2002 specification for carriage of AES3
data in an MPEG transport stream. It provides one audio PES packet per video
frame, such that the PES packet is aligned to that video frame and stamped
with the same PTS.

NOTE…

Choose the Audio Alignment option to enable the SMPTE
302M 2002 standard. This disables the SMPTE 302M
Standard option.

Audio Bitrate This option sets the audio bitrate of this audio channel, see Table 5.18.

Min: 111 Audio Delay:

Sets the audio delay.

Audio Description:

Audio PID:

This option sets the PID to be used
for the audio channel. In the event
of a PID clash, one of the PIDs will
be changed by the Encoder’s
internal checking algorithm.

Max: 9600

Audio Delay in milliseconds. This option is only available if the Auto Lip Sync
option is set to Off. The maximum depends upon the coding standard.

To be DVB compliant the audio PID should not be less than 32. However it is
possible to set the PID to less than 32, but in the event of a PID clash the
Encoder’s internal checking algorithm will not resolve the conflict.

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Table 5.17: Audio A/B Option Descriptions (continued)

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Selected Item Options Description

Web Browser Interface — Audio Menu

Auto Lip Sync:

This option controls whether the
Encoder automatically adjusts the
audio delay to maintain lip sync
with the video.

Bitstream Mode:

This option sets the bitstream
mode that is signaled in the
bitstream. It is used to indicate the
type of service the bitstream
conveys.

Clip Level:

This option is only displayed if the
audio source is set to analogue.

It enables the audio clip level to be
set. That is the headroom above 0
dBu prior to the audio being
clipped.

Off

Off (min delay)

If the Encoder is being controlled via SNMP by a control system that has auto
lip sync functionality, then this should be set to off.

On (AVC 1)

On (AVC 2)

On (PIP)

Complete Main

Music and Effects

Visually impaired

Hearing impaired

Dialogue

Commentary

Emergency

Voice Over/Karaoke

In Dolby Digital when the coding mode is 1/0 this option appears as “Voice
Over” otherwise as “Karaoke”.

12 dB 12 dB audio clipping level.

15 dB 15 dB is only available with PCB issue 4 and later.

16 dB 16 dB audio clipping level.

18 dB 18 dB audio clipping level.

21 dB 21 dB audio clipping level.

22 dB 22 dB audio clipping level.

24 dB 24 dB audio clipping level.

Coding Mode:

This option sets the audio coding
mode.

If the current audio bitrate is
outside the bitrate range supported
by the new coding mode, the
bitrate is automatically changed to
the lowest value within the
supported range.

Coding Standard:

Component Tag:

Copyright:

This controls the Copyright flag in
the bitstream.

D.C. Filter:

This option turns on or off a d.c.
high pass filter in the input channel.

NOTE…

The clip levels available depend on the hardware issue of the Encoder.

Mono Left Single channel mono audio, encoding the left channel.

Mono Right Single channel mono audio, encoding the right channel.

MPEG Layer 2

Dual Mono Dual channel mono audio. Both mono channels are transmitted in the same PID.

Stereo Dual channel stereo audio.

Joint Stereo Dual channel joint (intensity) stereo audio.

Audio
Description

Di
ital

1/0(C) (Left) Single channel mono audio, encoding the left channel.

Dolby

1/0(C) (Right) Single channel mono audio, encoding the right channel.

2/0(L,R) Dual channel stereo audio coding.

If set to On the bitstream is shown to be protected by copyright.

Only available if the source is digital or SDI embedded.

This option defines the standard that is used for the audio encoding operation

associated with this menu. The available standards are shown in Figure 5.21.

This item defines the optional component tag to be assigned to this audio
stream.

Removing the d.c. component can allow more efficient coding. However, there
is a risk that signals that do not reach 100% PCM level before high pass
filtering will exceed 100% level after filtering and therefore be clipped.

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Table 5.17: Audio A/B Option Descriptions (continued)

Selected Item Options Description

De-emphasis:

This option is turned on in order to
de-emphasize pre-emphasized
audio input into the Encoder.

For a digital audio input, pre­emphasis detection is typically
achieved by monitoring the pre­emphasis flags within the channel
status data of the incoming digital
audio signal. The de-emphasis is
automatically adjusted when the
Encoder is set to Auto.

For an analogue audio signal, the
user must manually select the
appropriate de-emphasis filter.

Dialogue Level:

This option sets the dialogue level
that the Encoder will signal in the
bitstream.

Dolby Srnd Mode:

This option determines whether the
bitstream is signaled as conveying
a Dolby Surround encoded
program or not.

Dynamic Range:

This option determines which
compression profile is applied to
the encoding process.

Embedded 1-2 DID:

This option defines the DID to be
de-embedded to obtain the audio
source for SDI Embedded 1 and
SDI Embedded 2.

Embedded 3-4 DID:

This option defines the DID to be
de-embedded to obtain the audio
source for SDI Embedded 3 and
SDI Embedded 4.

Embedded Source:

This option defines the embedded
source.

Hardware Release:

This option indicates the hardware
version of this audio encoder
channel.

MPEG Layer 2

To meet the MPEG Layer 2 audio encoding algorithm specification, the audio
must not have pre-emphasis applied. If the input signal does have pre­emphasis applied, a de-emphasis filtering process must be applied prior to
encoding.

Dolby Digital

To meet the Dolby Digital audio encoding algorithm specification, the audio
must not have pre-emphasis applied. If the input signal does have pre­emphasis applied, a de-emphasis filtering process must be applied prior to
encoding.

–1 dB to –31 dB

The dialogue level indicates how far the average dialogue level is below digital
100%. It is not used by the Dolby Digital decoder, but may be used by other
parts of the sound reproduction system.

Not indicated

It is not known if the bitstream is conveying a Dolby Surround encoded
program.

Not Dolby Surround The bitstream is not conveying a Dolby Surround encoded program.

Dolby Surround The bitstream is conveying a Dolby Surround encoded program.

This option is only available if the coding mode is 2/0(L,R). This information is not used by the Dolby
Digital Decoder, but may be used by other parts of the sound reproduction system.

None Program reproduction with the original dynamic range.

Film Standard

Film Light

Music Standard

Music Light

The dynamic range of audio material can vary according to its origin.

The dynamic range compression profile determines the characteristic curve of
the dynamic range compression algorithm (each profile has its own boost,
null-band and cut parameters).

Speech

Min: 0 Off

Max: 1024 Select DID

Other: >1024 Default DID

If this is set to 1024, then the default DID will be used. Refer to Annex E, Audio
Modes for information about DIDs.

Min: 0 Off

Max: 1024 Select DID

Other: >1024 Default DID

If this is set to 1024, then the default DID will be used. Refer to Annex E, Audio Modes for information

about DIDs.

Select HD-SDI or
SD-SDI.

It is for status only and cannot be changed.

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