Teracue ENC-100 MPEG-2 Encoder, ENC-100-COMP, ENC-100-YC, ENC-100-SDI User Manual

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ENC

ENCENC

ENC----100

100100

100 MPEG

MPEGMPEG

MPEG----2 Encoder

2 Encoder2 Encoder

2 Encoder

User Guide V

User Guide VUser Guide V

User Guide V3333....00006666

Teracue AG

Schlossstr. 18
85235 Odelzhausen
Germany

[phone]

[email protected]
www.teracue.com

Document Version 3.06/061009

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OPYRIGHT

OPYRIGHTOPYRIGHT

OPYRIGHT

This document may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in

part, without the prior permission of

Teracue AG

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Copyright ©2006 by

Teracue AG.

All rights reserved.

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ISCLAIMER

ISCLAIMERISCLAIMER

ISCLAIMER

This publication supersedes all previous publications.

Information and specification in this documentation is subject to
change without notice. Please make sure you have the latest
document version. User guides are located at:
www.teracue.com/support

If you find some points in this user guide unclear then
please let us know, so we can improve this documentation.
Thank you! Mail to: [email protected]

All information within this document is confidential to

Teracue

costumers and should not be copied or distributed to non

Teracue

customers.

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RADEMARKS

RADEMARKSRADEMARKS

RADEMARKS

ENC-100 and all of its components are registered trademarks

licensed to

Teracue

.

All other logos and trademarks, both marked and not, may be
trademarks or registered trademarks and therefore property of their
respective owners.

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I. Scope

This user guide is designed to help users setup, configure and work with the

This user guide is designed to help users setup, configure and work with theThis user guide is designed to help users setup, configure and work with the

This user guide is designed to help users setup, configure and work with the
MPEG

MPEGMPEG

MPEG----2 encoder

2 encoder 2 encoder

2 encoder blades

bladesblades

blades:

: :

: ENC

ENCENC

ENC----100

100100

100----COMP, ENC

COMP, ENCCOMP, ENC

COMP, ENC----100

100100

100----YC,

YC,YC,

YC, ENC

ENCENC

ENC----100

100100

100----SDI.

SDI.SDI.

SDI.

If you received this publication as a PDF, then it's a good idea to print it out for future
reference.

It is best to use this user guide directly in front of your computer, by doing so you try out
everything at once.

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MPORTANT FEATURES AR

MPORTANT FEATURES ARMPORTANT FEATURES AR

MPORTANT FEATURES ARE MARKED BY THIS SIG

E MARKED BY THIS SIGE MARKED BY THIS SIG

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The encoder

he encoder he encoder

he encoder unless otherwise stated and requested

unless otherwise stated and requested unless otherwise stated and requested

unless otherwise stated and requested is

is is

is by default configured to the IP

by default configured to the IP by default configured to the IP

by default configured to the IP

address

address address

address 172.16.20.100

172.16.20.100172.16.20.100

172.16.20.100. Be sure that this IP address is not being used in your network to

. Be sure that this IP address is not being used in your network to . Be sure that this IP address is not being used in your network to

. Be sure that this IP address is not being used in your network to

avoid an IP address conflict.

avoid an IP address conflict.avoid an IP address conflict.

avoid an IP address conflict.

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T T

The encoder is configured

he encoder is configuredhe encoder is configured

he encoder is configured by factory default to automatically start encoding and

by factory default to automatically start encoding and by factory default to automatically start encoding and

by factory default to automatically start encoding and

streaming on multicast address 239.252.

streaming on multicast address 239.252.streaming on multicast address 239.252.

streaming on multicast address 239.252.20.100 and port 4444

20.100 and port 444420.100 and port 4444

20.100 and port 4444, when a network link and

, when a network link and , when a network link and

, when a network link and

video input link are established.

video input link are established.video input link are established.

video input link are established.

If you need to assign a different multicast address, due to possible conflicts p

If you need to assign a different multicast address, due to possible conflicts pIf you need to assign a different multicast address, due to possible conflicts p

If you need to assign a different multicast address, due to possible conflicts please connect

lease connect lease connect

lease connect

only the ethernet connector and

only the ethernet connector and only the ethernet connector and

only the ethernet connector and do

do do

do no

nono

not connect

t connect t connect

t connect to the video input. See cha

to the video input. See chato the video input. See cha

to the video input. See chapter

pterpter

pter 2

2 2

2.4.6

.4.6.4.6

.4.6 on how

on how on how

on how

to configure a different multicast destination address.

to configure a different multicast destination address.to configure a different multicast destination address.

to configure a different multicast destination address.

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II. Version 3.06 release notes

The following featured have been added since firmware version 2.02

V2.02

• Switching between PAL and NTSC input is possible

• Centering and alignment of encoded video picture

• Simple and fast firmware updating via web interface

• Changing of user password

• Video resolution is scaleable (Full D1, Half D1, 2/3 D1, CIF/SIF)

• Audio encoding bitrates are adjustable

• Overview of the ENC’s system environments displayed under System menu,

i.e. encoder CPU load, core temperature, etc.

• Network settings/Link mode settings are adjustable

• Low delay option (Test option only!)

V2.03 – V2.04

• Not released - internal test versions only

• Audio input gain levels are adjustable

• Returning to factory defaults via jumper setting has been added

V2.05

• Join Own Multicast setting for network efficiency has been fixed

• GPI enabled. Encoder streaming on/off can be remotely controlled by GPI

(Please enquire at [email protected])

• Comport for RS-232/485 operation is supported and settings are adjustable via GUI

• Comport support for RS-232 and 485 via jumper setting has been added

• DHCP support has been added

V2.06

• Slow behavior of websites has been fixed

• Socket error has been fixed

V2.07

• Improved support for Black and White video signals

• “Video not locked” issues for Black and White video signals have been eliminated

V2.08 - V2.09

• No releases created. New generation is V3.xx

V3.00 - V3.02

• Not released - internal test versions only

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V3.03 - released 2006-03-20

• Automatic aspect ratio 4:3/16:9 encoding added.
If WSS (wide screen signal) is found in video input signal and encoder is set to "Auto"
aspect ratio, the ENC-100 will set the correct aspect ratio flag within MPEG TS stream.
WSS detection and auto aspect ration for both PAL and NTSC.

• Fixed aspect ratio encoding option for 4:3 or 16:9 added.

• Full SNMP remote control added and MIB files. All settings can be remotely configured

by 3rd party SNMP manager.

• SNMP status traps added, for monitoring ENC-100 on/off and GPI status changes.

• Automatic recognition and switching for Black/White and Color video signals.

• Grey screen added. Upon video loss users can choose between freeze frame of last

video frame or display of a grey screen. Audio encoding will continue.

• New update for audio encoding chip and codec installed (LM4549A(VH)).

• Closed Captioning support. Supported only for NTSC. Closed Captioning data must be

present within video signal.

• Improvements for VBR encoding added through redefined MPEG quantization factors.

• Power-down, power-saving support for ENC-100-SDI version added.

• Low bitrates issues due to startup delay have been fixed.

• Issue of simultaneous video input loss and network loss has been fixed.

• Metadata setting for MPEG TS stream flags added:

PMT ID (Program Map Table) and Program ID can now be added/adjusted manually to
identify and tag a stream.

V3.04 - released 2006-03-20

• New default settings e.g.: IP 172.16.20.100, Destination IP 239.252.20.100

V3.05 - released 2006-06-27

• XPlayer-Link added. For viewing and monitoring of the ENC-100 Stream. If the
Standalone XPlayer is installed on the client PC, running the webconfig pages, the
XPlayer can directly be launched by a mouse click from the user interface.

• Compensation of horizontal jitter, caused by some analog input devices. This jitter is
compensated via Time-Base-Correction.

V3.06 - released 2006-10-09

• Auto Reconfigure added. Resets the PCR every 24 hours. Thereby the PCR-Overflow
can be avoided, which is caused by MPEG standard.

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III. Table of Contents

I. Scope ................................................................................................3

II. Version 3.05 release notes............................................................ 4

III. Table of Contents........................................................................... 6

1. ENC-100 Overview .........................................................................8

1.1 Unpacking the encoder.................................................................................. 10

1.2 Setting up the encoder and safety instructions .......................................... 11

1.3 Connecting the encoder (FR-100 chassis) ................................................... 12

1.3.1 Audio input/output.................................................................................................13

1.3.2 LED-Status Indicator.............................................................................................13

1.3.3 General Purpose Input and Output (GPIO) ...........................................................14

1.3.4 Audio output .........................................................................................................16

2. ENC-100 User Guide .................................................................... 17

2.1 Accessing and configuring encoders........................................................... 17

2.1.1 Trouble finding the encoders IP-address?.............................................................18

2.2 Login................................................................................................................ 19

2.3 User interface ................................................................................................. 20

2.3.1 Navigational Menus ..............................................................................................20

2.3.2 Apply and save buttons.........................................................................................21

2.4 Encoder configuration ................................................................................... 22

2.4.1 Menu: E

NCODER / SETTINGS

..................................................................................22

2.4.2 Menu: E

NCODER/TRANSPORT

................................................................................24

2.4.3 Menu: E

NCODER/VIDEO

.........................................................................................25

2.4.3.1 Aspect Ratio..................................................................................................................27

2.4.3.2 GOP Type Overview (I, IP, IBP, IBBP) .........................................................................28

2.4.4 Menu: E

NCODER/AUDIO

.........................................................................................29

2.4.5 Menu: E

NCODER

/SAPS..........................................................................................30

2.4.6 Menu: E

NCODER/DESTINATION

...............................................................................31

2.4.7 Menu: E

NCODER

/GPIO..........................................................................................32

2.4.8 Menu: N

ETWORK/SETTINGS

...................................................................................33

2.4.9 Menu: N

ETWORK

/SNMP (S

IMPLE NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL

) ..................35

2.4.10 Menu: C

OMPORT/SETTINGS

................................................................................42

2.4.10.1 Setting RS-232 or RS-485 ............................................................................................ 43

2.4.10.2 Example code for a Panasonic X?X camera ................................................................44

2.4.11 Menu: S

YSTEM/SETTINGS

...................................................................................46

2.4.11.1 Menu: S

YSTEM/PASSWORD

............................................................................................47

2.4.11.2 Menu: S

YSTEM/UPDATE

(upgrading firmware version) .................................................. 48

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2.4.12 M

ENU: XPLAYER

.................................................................................................49

2.5 Help.................................................................................................................. 50

2.6 Logout ............................................................................................................. 51

3. Extended Functions..................................................................... 52

3.1 Telnet............................................................................................................... 52

3.2 Serial Connection........................................................................................... 56

3.3 Audio Talkback............................................................................................... 60

3.3.1 Unicast Stream to XPlayer....................................................................................62

3.3.2 Multicast Stream to XPlayer..................................................................................63

3.4 Resetting to factory defaults ......................................................................... 64

4. CE, FCC conformance ................................................................. 65

5. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)........... 65

6. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) . 66

7. Technical Specifications .............................................................67

8. Known Issues............................................................................... 69

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1. ENC-100 Overview

As part of the product family, the ENC

As part of the product family, the ENCAs part of the product family, the ENC

As part of the product family, the ENC----100 is designed for applications at the 'edge' of the

100 is designed for applications at the 'edge' of the 100 is designed for applications at the 'edge' of the

100 is designed for applications at the 'edge' of the

network.

network. network.

network. The ENC

The ENCThe ENC

The ENC----100

100100

100 is a compact, durable, low

is a compact, durable, low is a compact, durable, low

is a compact, durable, low----cost, single channel MPEG

cost, single channel MPEGcost, single channel MPEG

cost, single channel MPEG----2

2 2

2 blade based

blade based blade based

blade based

encoder.

encoder.encoder.

encoder.
It provides standard MPEG

It provides standard MPEGIt provides standard MPEG

It provides standard MPEG----2 Transport Str

2 Transport Str2 Transport Str

2 Transport Streams [TS] or low

eams [TS] or loweams [TS] or low

eams [TS] or low----latency Video Elementary

latency Video Elementary latency Video Elementary

latency Video Elementary

Streams [VES]

Streams [VES]Streams [VES]

Streams [VES] or Audio Elementary Streams [AES]

or Audio Elementary Streams [AES] or Audio Elementary Streams [AES]

or Audio Elementary Streams [AES]. It brings DVD

. It brings DVD. It brings DVD

. It brings DVD----quality video into your

quality video into your quality video into your

quality video into your

network.

network.network.

network. The

The The

The ENC

ENCENC

ENC----100

100100

100 is very easy to setup and intuitive to use.

is very easy to setup and intuitive to use. is very easy to setup and intuitive to use.

is very easy to setup and intuitive to use.

The ENC-100 is available for encoding different video input signals. The difference between
these models is recognized by the product name ending, which specifies the input signal:

ENC-100-COMP Composite input (FBAS, CVBS)
ENC-100-YC S-Video input (Y/C)
ENC-100-SDI SDI Video input (with non embedded audio)

All of t

All of tAll of t

All of these encoder blades can be installed

hese encoder blades can be installed hese encoder blades can be installed

hese encoder blades can be installed very

very very

very flexible

flexible flexible

flexible to fit any

to fit any to fit any

to fit any streaming

streaming streaming

streaming scenario

scenarioscenario

scenario or

or or

or

requirements

requirementsrequirements

requirements....

All ENC-100 blades will operate in the FR-100 single blade chassis.
For example when only a small amount of encoders is required, or if single

channel encoders need to be set up at dispersed network locations.

In this case operating the ENC-100-xxx in the FR-100 chassis is the right
choice.

For encoding scenarios where many channels are required, then the
ENC-100 blades can also be operated in the FR-1000 or FR-2000 frame
rack solution.
These chassis offer a high-density encoder rack-mounted solution, in a 4RU
frame, which holds up to 21 ENC-100 encoder cards. A perfect fit, where
there is little space, yet many encoding channels are required1.

1

Teracue offers 2 models of the high density frame rack. The FR-1000 is supplied with a
single power supply; the FR-2000 is fitted with a dual, redundant power supply.
Both FR-1000 and FR-2000 are 4 RU units for 19" classic rack-mount solutions and can hold
up to max. 21 ENC-100 encoder blades.

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The ENC-100 supports output processing and streaming of both NTSC and PAL composite
video signals and full stereo audio. Encoder bitrates can be set according to your needs from
800Kb/s - 15Mb/s.

MPEG-2 Streams are encoded at ML@MP 4:2:0 and can be streamed by means of unicast or
multicast traffic into your network.

.!. This user guide and the described procedures are

.!. This user guide and the described procedures are .!. This user guide and the described procedures are

.!. This user guide and the described procedures are valid for

valid for valid for

valid for all

allall

all ENC

ENCENC

ENC----100 products.

100 products.100 products.

100 products.

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1.1 Unpacking the encoder

When you unpack the ordered equipment please make sure all the equipment is complete.

Normally the ENC-100 blades are pre-fit into the according chassis that the encoders have
been ordered with.

If ENC-100 blades are ordered and shipped separately, please be careful when handling the
blades. Be sure to avoid electrostatic influence when touching the blades.

All equipment and ENC-100 accessories are handled as model options and need to be
purchased separately. Therefore accessories as the serial/com cable
(ENC-100-COMCAB) are not part of standard shipments.

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1.2 Setting up the encoder and safety instructions

Always read the instructions carefully and keep this user guide for future reference.

Always read the instructions carefully and keep this user guide for future reference.Always read the instructions carefully and keep this user guide for future reference.

Always read the instructions carefully and keep this user guide for future reference.

Please choose a suitable location for operating the encoder

Please choose a suitable location for operating the encoderPlease choose a suitable location for operating the encoder

Please choose a suitable location for operating the encoder(s)

(s)(s)

(s). By doing so

. By doing so. By doing so

. By doing so you will preserve

you will preserve you will preserve

you will preserve

long lifespan and stability of the encoder.

long lifespan and stability of the encoder.long lifespan and stability of the encoder.

long lifespan and stability of the encoder.

The ENC-100 should not be exposed to the following:

-Moist and dusty environments.

-Air humidity above 80%

-Avoid extreme vibrations or shocks.

-Direct sunlight and extreme heat.

-Temperatures below 0°C and above +65°C

-Avoid quick and dramatic temperature changes.

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.!. .!.

.!. Set up the

Set up the Set up the

Set up the encoder

encoder encoder

encoder on a reliable and flat surface

on a reliable and flat surfaceon a reliable and flat surface

on a reliable and flat surface when using the FR

when using the FR when using the FR

when using the FR----100 chassis or mount

100 chassis or mount 100 chassis or mount

100 chassis or mount

in a rack, when using the FR

in a rack, when using the FRin a rack, when using the FR

in a rack, when using the FR----1000/2000 chassis.

1000/2000 chassis.1000/2000 chassis.

1000/2000 chassis.

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1.3 Connecting the encoder (FR-100 chassis)

Connect the power supply here.

The cable connector can be locked to the socket of the encoder, so the cable cannot

The cable connector can be locked to the socket of the encoder, so the cable cannot The cable connector can be locked to the socket of the encoder, so the cable cannot

The cable connector can be locked to the socket of the encoder, so the cable cannot
accidentally be pulled out [Bayonet Socket].

accidentally be pulled out [Bayonet Socket]. accidentally be pulled out [Bayonet Socket].

accidentally be pulled out [Bayonet Socket]. To do so the connector has to be placed on the
socket and lightly turned 90° in a clockwise motion.

Setup all other connections according to the diagram below.

Setup all other connections according to the diagram below.Setup all other connections according to the diagram below.

Setup all other connections according to the diagram below.
COMPORT, GPIO and the Audio Output connections are not necessary when using the
ENC-100 for standard video encoding.

LED-Status indicator

Video Input: S-Video

Analog Audio Input via Stereo Mini-Jack
(∅3,5mm).

Analog Audio Output via Stereo Mini-Jack (∅ 3,5mm).

General Purpose Interface Input and Output (GPIO).

COM-port (serial port): For updating the firmware of the encoder.

Network Interface:
Standard 10/100Mbit/s Ethernet via RJ-45.

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1.3.1 Audio input/output

The following picture displays the connector assignment for the mini jack audio input and
output of the ENC-100. It follows the standardized mini jack pin assignment.

The Line-In level for Audio-In is 1VRms on 10KOhm.
The level cannot be decreased by using the Audio Codec (AC97 standard).
Some manufacturers have 2VRms as input level and use an external attenuator.

1.3.2 LED-Status Indicator

The LED indicates the status (operational state) of the ENC-100 encoder. The status is
indicated by the LED color and LED flashing (blinking) speed.

C

ONSTANT GREEN

- S

TATUS:

OK, E

NCODER IN OPERATION, ENCODING VIDEO

F

LASHING GREEN

- S

TATUS:

OK, V

IDEO INPUT MISSING

F

LASHING RED

- N

ETWORK-ERROR (JAM): ENCODER CAN NOT SEND DATAPAKETS

C

ONSTANT RED

- G

ENERAL ERROR

N

O LED-LIGHT

- C

HECK POWER & POWER SUPPLY

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1.3.3 General Purpose Input and Output (GPIO)

The General Purpose Interface (GPI) currently only supports a GPI IN function for controlling
the setting "Transmit enable" on/off (Encoder Start/Stop). This allows users to connect a
special device, e.g. foot pedal or on/off switch to the GPIO Port and use the foot pedal,
switch to turn the ENC-100 streaming function on/off.

ENC

ENCENC

ENC----100 standard

100 standard100 standard

100 standard
To use the GPIO function with a standard ENC-100, you need to supply the pins with external
power. The connectors are described as below. As long as you attach a current of 10mA to
the GPI pins the Encoder starts streaming. Disconnecting the power will stop the stream of
the encoder.

ENC

ENCENC

ENC----100 GPIO version

100 GPIO version100 GPIO version

100 GPIO version
Teracue can modify the ENC-100 according to the use of the GPI function without external
power. This modification has to be specified in the order.

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For operation of the GPI IN triggering as described the two (right) IN pins need to be
operated closed circuit. When contact between both IN pins is created the status of the ENC­100 will change (streaming on/off). The connectors are described as below.

When ENC-100 is set on web GUI to GPI IN "streaming", then ENC-100 will stream whether
the IN pin circuit is closed or supplied with external power. When IN pin circuit is open, the
ENC-100 will not generate a stream.

(Out and middle pins are not yet supported.)

As this is only necessary for special operating modes, please contact [email protected]
for further information.

GPO will be supported with the next firmware version releases.
Please see chapter 2.4.10.2 – Firmware Update for more information.

.!. If no GPI IN switching device is connected to the ENC-100 the setting on this menu must
be set to off. Otherwise the ENC-100 will not start encoding and streaming.

GPIO CONNECTOR

Connectors, Pins on ENC-100 blade

OUT IN

GPIO A

DAPTER

(Black GPIO Adapter)

OUT IN

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1.3.4 Audio output

The audio output acts like an audio decoder. It enables operating the ENC-100 with Full
Duplex Audio.

For example an encoder can be set up to encode video and audio from a camera that is
installed at an entrance (security application). The person who wants to enter is able to speak
into a microphone to state his/her name, etc. This would be normal operation with a one­way communication (simplex mode).

By using the encoder's audio output, a receptionist is able to talk back to the person, e.g.
arguing why access is denied, asking for further info, etc. This represents regular two-way
communication (full duplex mode).

Please see chapter 3.3 for more information.
Due to this option and the low-latency encoding the ENC-100 can also be used for
professional video conferencing.

The ENC-100 has a stereo mini jack output, but it provides the same signal (mono) on both
(left/right) channels.

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2. ENC-100 User Guide

This chapter gives you an overview over ENC-100 and demonstrates the encoder's main
functions.

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.!..!.

.!.

Before

Before Before

Before proceeding

proceedingproceeding

proceeding plea

plea plea

please be sure that the encoder is setup correctly and all necessary

se be sure that the encoder is setup correctly and all necessary se be sure that the encoder is setup correctly and all necessary

se be sure that the encoder is setup correctly and all necessary

connections are established.

connections are established.connections are established.

connections are established.

Working and configuring Teracue's encoders is very easy.
You do not need to install an application or remote configuring software. If you know how to
browse the internet, then you already know how to access and control the encoders, simply
via web-browser.

2.1 Accessing and configuring encoders

Open your standard web-browser and type in the encoder's IP-address
(e.g. "172.16.20.100") and hit enter.

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.!..!.

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If you haven't changed the factory presets and if not specified elsewhere in the shipment

If you haven't changed the factory presets and if not specified elsewhere in the shipment If you haven't changed the factory presets and if not specified elsewhere in the shipment

If you haven't changed the factory presets and if not specified elsewhere in the shipment

the encoder's IP

the encoder's IPthe encoder's IP

the encoder's IP----address will by default be set to:

address will by default be set to: address will by default be set to:

address will by default be set to: 172.16.20.100

172.16.20.100172.16.20.100

172.16.20.100

Login Username:

Login Username:Login Username:

Login Username: admin

adminadmin

admin

Login Password:

Login Password: Login Password:

Login Password: admin

admin admin

admin

.!. The encoder is configured by factory defaul

.!. The encoder is configured by factory defaul.!. The encoder is configured by factory defaul

.!. The encoder is configured by factory default to automatically start encoding and

t to automatically start encoding and t to automatically start encoding and

t to automatically start encoding and

streaming on multicast address 239.252.

streaming on multicast address 239.252.streaming on multicast address 239.252.

streaming on multicast address 239.252.20.100

20.10020.100

20.100, when a network link and video input link

, when a network link and video input link , when a network link and video input link

, when a network link and video input link

are established.

are established.are established.

are established.

If you need to assign a different multicast address, due to possible conflicts please connect

If you need to assign a different multicast address, due to possible conflicts please connect If you need to assign a different multicast address, due to possible conflicts please connect

If you need to assign a different multicast address, due to possible conflicts please connect
only the ethernet

only the ethernet only the ethernet

only the ethernet connector and no connector to the video input. See cha

connector and no connector to the video input. See chaconnector and no connector to the video input. See cha

connector and no connector to the video input. See chapter

pterpter

pter 2.4.6 how to

2.4.6 how to 2.4.6 how to

2.4.6 how to

configure a different multicast destination address.

configure a different multicast destination address.configure a different multicast destination address.

configure a different multicast destination address.

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.!.

.!..!.

.!.

To be able to login to the encoder's userinterface, your computer has to be in the same

To be able to login to the encoder's userinterface, your computer has to be in the same To be able to login to the encoder's userinterface, your computer has to be in the same

To be able to login to the encoder's userinterface, your computer has to be in the same

IP

IPIP

IP----address range (subnet).

address range (subnet).address range (subnet).

address range (subnet).

You briefly might have to change your computers IP-address to be in the same subnet as the
encoder. Only then you will be able to access the encoder and change the encoder's IP­address, and of course afterwards change your computer's IP-address back.

2.1.1 Trouble finding the encoders IP-address?

.!.

.!. .!.

.!. We urgently recommend that after you have chosen an IP

We urgently recommend that after you have chosen an IPWe urgently recommend that after you have chosen an IP

We urgently recommend that after you have chosen an IP----address for the encoder, you

address for the encoder, you address for the encoder, you

address for the encoder, you

document it somewhere or label

document it somewhere or label document it somewhere or label

document it somewhere or label the ENC

the ENCthe ENC

the ENC----100 or the chassis

100 or the chassis 100 or the chassis

100 or the chassis with the IP

with the IPwith the IP

with the IP----address

address address

address of

of of

of the

the the

the

encoder.

encoder.encoder.

encoder.

Especially when you use the encoder in

Especially when you use the encoder in Especially when you use the encoder in

Especially when you use the encoder in a lot

a lot a lot

a lot of

ofof

of different networks, keeping track of the

different networks, keeping track of the different networks, keeping track of the

different networks, keeping track of the

current IP

current IPcurrent IP

current IP----address can save a lot of time!

address can save a lot of time!address can save a lot of time!

address can save a lot of time!

1. If you have an ENC-100 COMCAB (optional) see chapter 3.2

2. Reset the ENC-100 to the factory defaults. See chapter 3.4

If you need further information please contact: [email protected]

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2.2 Login

After typing the IP­address into the
browser and hitting
enter, the following
login screen should
appear.

Enter your U

SERNAME

and P

ASSWORD

and

click on L

OGIN

(admin/admin).

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2.3 User interface

2.3.1 Navigational Menus

After successful login you have access to the encoder's configuration. All of the settings can
be adjusted via web-browser.

MAIN MENU:

MAIN MENU:MAIN MENU:

MAIN MENU:
Select between
E

NCODER, NETWORK

and S

YSTEM SETTINGS

from the top bar.

SECONDARY MENU:

SECONDARY MENU:SECONDARY MENU:

SECONDARY MENU:
After selecting a Setting topic from the main menu,
choose an area for configuration from the

SECONDARY MENU

on the left-hand side.

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2.3.2 Apply and save buttons

A change or multiple changes of the configuration settings will only
take effect after the A

PPLY BUTTON

is pressed.
The encoder will then start working with the new parameters,
BUT the parameters will not be saved to the encoder. Applied settings
are not saved and will be lost after a reboot.

G

OOD FOR QUICKLY TESTING & APPLYING DIFFERENT SETTINGS

.

Same as the A

PPLY BUTTON,

BUT the configuration parameters will be
applied and saved to the encoders flash memory.
Saved parameters will be used by the encoder even when the encoder is
turned off & on or after a reboot has taken place.
G

OOD FOR PERMANENTLY SAVING THE ENCODER CONFIGURATION

.

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2.4 Encoder configuration

2.4.1 Menu: E

NCODER / SETTINGS

Under the menu option E

NCODER/SETTINGS

you define the main operational state of the

encoder. Set encoding to

ON

or

OFF,

and specify the S

TREAMING FORMAT

.

S

ETTINGS

D

ESCRIPTION

Page Refresh: If the Check-box is checked, the web-side will be refreshed every 10

seconds.

Encoder Start: Check this box to E

NABLE ENCODING

.

Auto Reconfigure: If the Check-box is checked, the PCR will be reset every 24 hour.

Thereby the PCR-Overflow can be avoided, which is caused by MPEG
standard.

Low Delay: By checking this option the ENC's input pre-encoding buffer will be set

to a value of 0. This will create non-iso standard MPEG-2 TS streams.

.!.

.!..!.

.!. This option currently creates non

This option currently creates nonThis option currently creates non

This option currently creates non----iso/standard streams, BUT

iso/standard streams, BUTiso/standard streams, BUT

iso/standard streams, BUT

can reduce the encoding d

can reduce the encoding dcan reduce the encoding d

can reduce the encoding delay by a

elay by aelay by a

elay by around 100ms.

round 100ms.round 100ms.

round 100ms.

.!.

.!..!.

.!. To support this feature, the decoding side of your streaming

To support this feature, the decoding side of your streaming To support this feature, the decoding side of your streaming

To support this feature, the decoding side of your streaming

hain (i.e. a desktop decoder or STB) needs to be able to handle

hain (i.e. a desktop decoder or STB) needs to be able to handlehain (i.e. a desktop decoder or STB) needs to be able to handle

hain (i.e. a desktop decoder or STB) needs to be able to handle

the PTS and

the PTS and the PTS and

the PTS and DTS codes as iso/standard streams.

DTS codes as iso/standard streams.DTS codes as iso/standard streams.

DTS codes as iso/standard streams.

Grey Screen: If you check this box the encoder will show a grey screen if the video

input signal is lost. Otherwise the last video frame will be frozen.

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Stream Mode: Select a Stream Mode:

TS - Transport Stream (low latency: Video + Audio)
TS (video only)
TS (audio only)
VES - Video Elementary Stream (lowest-latency: Video only)
AES – Audio Elementary Stream (lowest-latency: Audio only)

Video Locked: Displays the status of the input video:

Y

ES

= Video Input OK

NO = Video Input Missing

Bytes Transferred: Displays the Number of Bytes that have been transferred.

Packets Send: Displays the Number of MPEG-Packets (188 Bytes) that have been sent.

Packets Dropped: Displays the Number of lost packets.

Delay Restarts: Displays the Number of encoder resets, which is caused by a too high

Delay.

Frames Dropped: Displays the Number of encoder resets, which is caused by a

discontinuity in the video input signal.

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2.4.2 Menu: E

NCODER/TRANSPORT

In the E

NCODER/TRANSPORT

menu, you are able to specify the encoders T

RANSPORT RATE

and set

the Video, Audio and PCR PIDs.

PID stands for Packet Identification.
The PIDs help to identify and locate the elementary signals in a stream containing lots of
different information and signals (audio, video and data). This is necessary due to the
multiplexed nature of transport streams.

A

CTUAL TRANSPORT RATE

:

The status information
displayed here shows the
actual stream transport rate,

i.e. the network bandwidth of

the stream.

Here you can adjust
whether the ENC is
to adapt the
transport rate
automatically with a
change of the video
bitrate.
If you select AUTO,
the ENC-100 adapts
the Transport Rate
automatically.
.!. We recommend

.!. We recommend .!. We recommend

.!. We recommend
using t

using tusing t

using the AUTO

he AUTO he AUTO

he AUTO

setting.

setting.setting.

setting.

.!. If the Tran

.!. If the Tran.!. If the Tran

.!. If the Transport Rate

sport Ratesport Rate

sport Rate---- and the Video

and the Video and the Video

and the Video

Bitrate

Bitrate Bitrate

Bitrate----Settings are in conflict to one

Settings are in conflict to one Settings are in conflict to one

Settings are in conflict to one

another, you will be notified and the

another, you will be notified and the another, you will be notified and the

another, you will be notified and the
Transport or Video Bitrate will be

Transport or Video Bitrate will be Transport or Video Bitrate will be

Transport or Video Bitrate will be
automatically set to solve this conflict.

automatically set to solve this conflict. automatically set to solve this conflict.

automatically set to solve this conflict.
(e.g. the Transport Bitrate

(e.g. the Transport Bitrate (e.g. the Transport Bitrate

(e.g. the Transport Bitrate cannot

cannotcannot

cannot

be lower than the Video Bitrate.)

be lower than the Video Bitrate.) be lower than the Video Bitrate.)

be lower than the Video Bitrate.)

.!. If you are uncertain about using and

.!. If you are uncertain about using and .!. If you are uncertain about using and

.!. If you are uncertain about using and
setting the PIDs, we recommend

setting the PIDs, we recommend setting the PIDs, we recommend

setting the PIDs, we recommend
leaving them at the defined default

leaving them at the defined default leaving them at the defined default

leaving them at the defined default
values.

values. values.

values.

VVVVideo

ideo ideo

ideo PID

PIDPID

PID 256

256256

256

AAAAudio

udioudio

udio PID

PID PID

PID 259

259259

259

PCR PID

PCR PIDPCR PID

PCR PID 128

128128

128

PMT PID

PMT PIDPMT PID

PMT PID 32

3232

32

Program Number

Program NumberProgram Number

Program Number 1111

Simply type in a T

RANSPORT RATE, VIDEO

PID,

A

UDIO

PID, PCR PID (Program Clock Reference),
PMT PID (Program Map Table) or Program
Number and hit the A

PPLY

or S

AVE BUTTON

.

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2.4.3 Menu: E

NCODER/VIDEO

This menu lets you define the V

IDEO ENCODING PROPERTIES

.

C

HOOSE BET

-

WEEN ENCODING

WITH A CONSTANT

BITR

ATE

(CBR),

OR A VARIABLE

BITR

ATE

(VBR).
.!. We
recommend CBR.

Set your desired Video Bitrate.
When using a VBR, these 2 setting
may differ.
B

UT

when you encode using a CBR,
please make sure that both
settings correspond.

GGGG

OP

OP OP

OP

====

MPEG

MPEGMPEG

MPEG

TTTT

ERM FOR A

ERM FOR A ERM FOR A

ERM FOR A

GGGG

ROUP

ROUP ROUP

ROUP

OOOO

F

F F

F

PPPP

ICTURES

ICTURESICTURES

ICTURES

,,,,

I

I I

I

....

EEEE

....

AN

AN AN

AN

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NCODING

NCODING NCODING

NCODING

SSSS

EQUENCE

EQUENCEEQUENCE

EQUENCE

....

GOP-T

YPE

:
Select between encoding a stream
consisting of either
I-, IP- or IPB-Frames.

GOP-D

ISTANCE

:

Specifies the GOP-

Type together with

GOP-Length:
0 = I-Frames only
1 = IP-Frames
2 = IBP-Frames
3 = IBBP-Frames
(see next page for an overview)

GOP-L

ENGTH

:

Specifies the length of a GOP, i.e.

the number of frames (pictures) that

a GOP consists of. Counting from I­Frame to the last frame in the GOP.

CC + V-Chip (Only for NTSC)
If you check this box the encoder will
pass the CC (Close Caption) and/or
V-Chip (Violence Chip) signal in line
21 of the analog NTSC input signal.

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Choose
between NTSC
and PAL
composite
video input
format.

Choose the
Aspect Ratio
(See 2.4.3.1)
.!. We
recommend
“auto”

Video encoding resolution

Four different resolutions can be selected.
You can choose between:
Full D1 720h x 480/576v
Half-D1: 384h x 480/576v
2/3 D1 544h x 480/576v
CIF: 384h x 240/288v

With CIF resolution the bandwidth of the encoded
stream can now be as low as 800kbit/s.
For Half D1 the min. required bandwidth is 1Mbit/s.
2/3 D1 streams can be as narrow as 1,5Mbit/s.
Full D1 streams can have a min. bandwidth of 2Mbit/s.

B

RIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, SATURATION

:

The Brightness, Contrast and
Saturation of the encoded video
stream can be controlled by these
settings.
The standard settings are:
Brightness: 128
Contrast: 68
Saturation: 64

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2.4.3.1 Aspect Ratio

The ENC-100 supports encoding and streaming of signals with different aspect ratios
(4:3/16:9) since firmware version 3.01.

If an analogue input signal includes the WSS (Wide Screen Signal) the ENC-100 can detect
whether the input signal is in 16:9 or in 4:3, when menu “Aspect Ratio” is switched to “auto”.
The Wide Screen Signal is included in the first half of line 23 in the PAL standard video signal.
The ENC-100 switches to 4:3 if no WSS is included.

If your video source doesn’t include the WSS in its analogue output signal, although you have
a 16:9 signal, you can manually switch the ENC-100 to “16:9” or “4:3” in the “Aspect Ratio””””
drop down menu of the “video” settings.

To view a 16:9 signal correctly on your screen, your decoder has to detect the 16:9 Flag in
the header of the MPEG-2 Transport Stream coming from the ENC-100.
Examples for decoders that work with this signal are the Standalone XPlayer, iCue XPlayer
and the Set Top Box AmiNet110 (former STB-100).

If you use the XPlayer just choose a stream and the XPlayer will automatically switch to 4:3 or
16:9.

For information about the settings of the STB-100 please take a look at the STB-100 user
guide (1.0.4 or later).

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2.4.3.2 GOP Type Overview (I, IP, IBP, IBBP)

.!.

.!..!.

.!. We recommend using

We recommend using We recommend using

We recommend using only

only only

only Real Closed GOPs

Real Closed GOPsReal Closed GOPs

Real Closed GOPs!!!! These

These These

These are marked above by the

are marked above by the are marked above by the

are marked above by the red

red red

red

highlights.

highlights.highlights.

highlights.

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2.4.4 Menu: E

NCODER/AUDIO

Audio encoding bitrate
Select between 384kbit/s and 256kbit/s.

Analog audio will be encoded in
MPEG-1 Layer II, 48kHz, 16bit.

Mute or set the levels with dB gain for the LineIn (Audio In) from 0 – 12 dB if the input signal
is too weak. The LineOut (Audio Out, Talkback) can be adjusted the same way.

.!. Audio will not

.!. Audio will not .!. Audio will not

.!. Audio will not
be encoded if you

be encoded if you be encoded if you

be encoded if you
are encoding a

are encoding a are encoding a

are encoding a
Video Elementary

Video Elementary Video Elementary

Video Elementary
Stream (VES). A

Stream (VES). A Stream (VES). A

Stream (VES). A
VES consists only

VES consists only VES consists only

VES consists only
of a Video Stream.

of a Video Stream. of a Video Stream.

of a Video Stream.
The same applies

The same applies The same applies

The same applies
for Transport

for Transport for Transport

for Transport
Streams with audio

Streams with audio Streams with audio

Streams with audio
only.

only. only.

only.

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2.4.5 Menu: E

NCODER

/SAPS

SAPs are Session Announcement Protocols.

A SAP is used to label a stream to guarantee an effective workflow. Streams with SAPs can
easily be located, selected and viewed – due to their description. Please see the screen below
to get an overview of all the properties that can be defined.

T

RANSMIT ENABLE

:

Turn SAP ON/OFF.

R

ETRANSMIT TIME

:
Time in Seconds,
defining how often
a SAP will be sent
into the network.

T

IME TO LIVE

:
Number of
Routers, Switches
a SAP is allowed
to travel/pass.

A

DJUSTABLE

SAP T

EXT PROPERTIES

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2.4.6 Menu: E

NCODER/DESTINATION

ENC-100 is capable of sending out the encoded stream as either a unicast stream or a
multicast stream.
According to the entered destination IP-address, the encoder will automatically recognize if
it's supposed to send out a unicast or multicast stream.

Enter the
destination IP­address
and
Destination Port
here

T

IME TO LIVE

:
Number of
routers, switches
that the stream is
allowed to
travel/pass.

TTTT

RANSMIT

RANSMIT RANSMIT

RANSMIT

MMMM

ODE

ODEODE

ODE

::::
Automatically set to Unicast or Multicast, depending on the
entered destination IP-address.

JJJJ

OIN

OIN OIN

OIN

OOOO

WN

WN WN

WN

MMMM

ULTICAST

ULTICASTULTICAST

ULTICAST

::::
This option sends IGMP-2 "join-requests" to routers and switches
in order to keep the multicast port open.
Check this box to enable the encoder to receive his own stream.
Many network switches and routers (e.g. Cisco) support IGMP-2
which close the port, when noone is receiving the stream, i.e.
noone is viewing a stream.
By checking this box the encoder will act as if it is receiving a
stream and keep the port open.

.!. We strongly recommend to use this option.

.!. We strongly recommend to use this option..!. We strongly recommend to use this option.

.!. We strongly recommend to use this option.

PPPP

ACKET

ACKET ACKET

ACKET

SSSS

IZE

IZEIZE

IZE

::::
Enter the Packet Size here.

.!. We recommend

.!. We recommend.!. We recommend

.!. We recommend to use a Packet Size of 1316 Bytes.

to use a Packet Size of 1316 Bytes. to use a Packet Size of 1316 Bytes.

to use a Packet Size of 1316 Bytes.

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2.4.7 Menu: E

NCODER

/GPIO

The General Purpose Interface currently only supports a GPI IN function for controlling the
setting "Transmit enable" on/off. This allows users to connect a special device, e.g. foot
pedal or on/off switch to the GPIO Port and use the foot pedal, switch to turn the ENC-100
streaming function on/off.

The connectors are described as below. For operation of the GPI IN triggering as described
the two (right) IN pins need to be operated closed circuit. When contact between both IN pins
is created the status of the ENC-100 will change (streaming on/off).

When ENC-100 is set on web GUI to GPI IN "streaming", then ENC-100 will stream when the
IN pin circuit is closed. When IN pin circuit is open, the ENC-100 will not generate a stream.

(Out and middle pins are not yet supported.)

As this is only necessary for special operating modes, please contact

[email protected]

for further information.

GPIO CONNECTOR

Connectors, Pins on ENC-100 blade

OUT IN

GPIO A

DAPTER

(Black GPIO Adapter)

OUT IN

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GPO will be supported with the next firmware version releases.
Please see chapter "Firmware Update" for more information.

.!.

.!..!.

.!. If no GPI IN switching dev

If no GPI IN switching devIf no GPI IN switching dev

If no GPI IN switching device is connected to the ENC

ice is connected to the ENCice is connected to the ENC

ice is connected to the ENC----100 the setting on this menu

100 the setting on this menu 100 the setting on this menu

100 the setting on this menu

must be set to off. Otherwise the ENC

must be set to off. Otherwise the ENCmust be set to off. Otherwise the ENC

must be set to off. Otherwise the ENC----100 will not start encoding and streaming.

100 will not start encoding and streaming.100 will not start encoding and streaming.

100 will not start encoding and streaming.

2.4.8 Menu: N

ETWORK/SETTINGS

Here you are able to set the encoder's own IP-address, Subnet Mask, Gateway Address and
define the encoder's Host Name.

Link mode
This option enables users to configure the ENC’s network port charateristics.
You can choose between these options:

AUTO
100MbTX-FD (100 Mbit/s, Twisted Pair, Full Duplex)
100MbTX-HD (100 Mbit/s, Twisted Pair, Half Duplex)
10Mb-FD (10 Mbit/s, Full Duplex)
10Mb-HD (10 Mbit/s, Half Duplex)

This option has been added especially to address specialzied network and/or administration
reqirements.

.!. In most cases it is sufficient (and recommended) to leave this setting on AUTO, so the
ENC-100 and the connected switch can deal out the preferred connection on their own.
(AUTO has been the default link mode setting up to firmware version V2.01)

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.!.

.!..!.

.!. When the IP

When the IPWhen the IP

When the IP----address has been changed, the encoder needs to be reset (reboot), in

address has been changed, the encoder needs to be reset (reboot), in address has been changed, the encoder needs to be reset (reboot), in

address has been changed, the encoder needs to be reset (reboot), in

order for the new IP

order for the new IPorder for the new IP

order for the new IP----address to take effect.

address to take effect.address to take effect.

address to take effect.
When changing the IP-address please type in the new IP-address, Subnet Mask,
Gateway-Address and Host Name. Then hit the S

AVE BUTTON

and then the R

EBOOT

BUTTON

.

Network Settings

Network SettingsNetwork Settings

Network Settings

DHCP: Select this option to enable DHCP. Only use this option if you are

familiar with DCHP and your network supports this.

Hostname: Enter a hostname for ENC-100 blade.

IP Address: The IP Address is an identifier for your ENC in the TCP/IP network.

Networks use the TCP/IP protocol route messages based on the IP
address of the destination. The Format of an IP address is a 32-bit
numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each
number can range from 0 to 255.

e.g. 172.16.20.100

Subnet Mask: A Subnet Mask is a 32-bitmask used to divide an IP address into

subnet and specify the networks available hosts.

e.g. 255.255.0.0 is the netmask for a class C IP address like

172.16.20.100

Gateway: The gateway is commonly the address of the network device such as a

network router.

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2.4.9 Menu: N

ETWORK

/SNMP (S

IMPLE NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL

)

The Simple Network Management Protocol enables you to monitor and/or configure network
attached devices like the ENC-100, made possible by the installed SNMP agents.

Every ENC-100 since Firmware Version 3.01 is delivered with an SNMP agent. All you need
are the MIB (Management Information Base) files. With these MIB files you can use all
advantages of SNMP associated with the ENC-100.

You can find the appropriate MIB files, TERACUE-ENC100-MIB.txt and
TERACUE-SNMP-MIB.txt on the Teracue website IPTV Support Area. Or contact

[email protected].

With these MIBs and an SNMP manager you have the possibility to monitor the ENC-100
status (by SNMP traps) or remotely configure every function of the ENC-100 similar to the
normal access via web browser. There are various SNMP management tools available to issue
SNMP based commands to the appliance (Software not supplied by Teracue).

.!. Set your SNMP manager to SNMPv2.

.!. Set your SNMP manager to SNMPv2..!. Set your SNMP manager to SNMPv2.

.!. Set your SNMP manager to SNMPv2.

Teracue uses the MIB Browser by iReasoning to monitor/set up the ENC-100. iReasoning
offers a free version of the MIB Browser under www.ireasoning.com, which is useful to read
the actual status or setting up the ENC-100. See below for further information.

SNMP uses the following standard ports: Port 161 and port 162
Port 161 is used by the SNMP manager and the agent to send the Requests and their
Responses.
Port 162 is used by the SNMP agent to send TRAPs to the SNMP manager.
Make sure that these ports are not blocked in your network.

The following operations are possible with SNMP
GET Read out the management information
GETNEXT Read out the management information iteratively, which is useful if you want

to read the information down the MIB tree step by step
GETBULK Read out the management information of the complete list/tree
SET Change/set the management information
TRAP Start the Trap receiver in your SNMP manager to get alerts of the managed

system e.g. the encoder was started/stopped

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ENC-100 SNMP Settings
To use the ENC-100 SNMP features, you have to set up the encoder, to establish access with
your SNMP manager.

SNMP Settings

SNMP SettingsSNMP Settings

SNMP Settings

Manager IP: To receive TRAPs, enter the IP Address of the Client PC were the SNMP

manager (TRAP Receiver) is installed

GET community: Type in the password for the GET community which you have to enter

in your SNMP manager in the Read Community field
(We recommend to leave the default value)

SET community: Type in the password for the SET community which you have to enter in

your SNMP manager in the Write Community field
(We recommend to leave the default value)

TRAP community: The TRAP community describes a community string similar to the GET

and SET community string but for Traps. The SNMP TRAP server can
find out whether the received TRAP message was sent by an authorized
client or not.

The three following fields describe the common SNMP-parameters (sysLocation, sysContact
and sysName) supported by every SNMP device. These details help you to find and identify
SNMP devices like the ENC-100 in a network.

Location: The location of the SNMP-node in the network
Contact: The name of the contact person/administrator who is responsible for

this device

Name: The FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) or the hostname of the

device

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The SNMP elements use traps as SNMP base messages to report changes in status or alarm
conditions to remote SNMP management entities. Normally traps are used to alarm network
administrators of possible equipment problems or other important events. There are two
types of information send by the trap device: Events and Alarms.

Event traps

will be sent if a monitored event occurs. These traps have only one state.

Alarm traps

are events that have two states: Active and Clear. An “Active” trap will be sent if
an alarm condition will be detected. The alarm will be kept active until the condition cleared
and a “Clear” trap was send

The ENC-100 has the following trap alerts:

enc100Start:

enc100Start: enc100Start:

enc100Start: This trap is sent when the agent starts

This trap is sent when the agent startsThis trap is sent when the agent starts

This trap is sent when the agent starts

enc100Shutdown:

enc100Shutdown: enc100Shutdown:

enc100Shutdown: This trap is sent when the agent terminates

This trap is sent when the agent terminatesThis trap is sent when the agent terminates

This trap is sent when the agent terminates

enc100GpioInputNotif:

enc100GpioInputNotif: enc100GpioInputNotif:

enc100GpioInputNotif: Sent when state of G

Sent when state of GSent when state of G

Sent when state of GPIO input pin changes

PIO input pin changesPIO input pin changes

PIO input pin changes

To explain the use of SNMP, the following sites will give you a short overview of the
possibilities you have via SNMP. Explained by the SNMP manager “MIB Browser” by
iReasoning.

Setting up the MIB Browser

Load the MIB files
Click on File > Load MIB and choose the folder with the MIB files:

You have to load

You have to loadYou have to load

You have to load both files; TERACUE

both files; TERACUE both files; TERACUE

both files; TERACUE----ENC100

ENC100ENC100

ENC100----MIB.txt and TERACUE

MIB.txt and TERACUEMIB.txt and TERACUE

MIB.txt and TERACUE----SNMP

SNMPSNMP

SNMP----MIB.txt

MIB.txtMIB.txt

MIB.txt

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Setting up the agent
Click on Tools > Options and choose “Agents”

Click on “Add” and the following window will open to add an SNMP device

Type in the IP-address of the SNMP device. In this case the IP­address of the ENC-100

Leave the Port to 161, or change if it is set to another one.

Type in the “Read Community” password. The default
password of the ENC-100 is “public”

Type in the “Write Community” password. The default
password of the ENC-100 is “private”

Set the SNMP Version to 2

Choose the loaded Teracue ENC-100 MIB and right click
on it. Click on “Expand subtree” to see all options of the
ENC-100.

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The opened subtree shows you all the adjustable options, you also have with the web
interface.

The next example shows you how to use the MIB Browser, explained by the ENC-100 menu
item “videoBitrate”.

Right click on the option
“videoBitrate”. You can now
choose “Get” “Get Next” “Get
Subtree” “Set” “Walk” or “Graph”
(see next site for more
information).
If you choose “Get” for the
videoBitrate, the MIB Browser will
show the actual setting.
In this case 5000 which stands
for 5000kBit/s
If you choose “Set”, a new
window pops up to enter the new
value of the selected item.
Choose the right “DataType” and
enter the new “Value” e.g. 8000

In this window you see the options of the selected menu item.
E.g. the videoBitrate
Syntax: Integer (800.15000) You can choose a video bitrate from 800kBit/s to

5000kBit/s

Access: read-write You are able to read and write the actual settings of your

device

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Node Name
This shows you the name of the selected item

OID
The Object Identifier (OID) is the explicit SNMP number of the selected item/function

Syntax
Integer: Read-only/read-write normal numbers in the possible range of
Integer32: Read-only normal numbers in the possible range of
Octet String: Read-only/read-write numbers and characters (e.g. Teracue)
IPAddress: Read-only/read-write numbers in the IP address string (e.g. 172.16.20.100)

Access
The attribute read-only or read-write shows you if you can change the selected item or if you
just able to read out the actual setting or state

Descr
This field gives you a short description of the selected item

The common operations of the MIB Browser are:
Get Read out the management information
Get Next Read out the management information iteratively, which is useful if you want

to read the information down the MIB tree step by step
Get Subtree Read out the management information of the selected subtree
Walk (Getbulk) Read out the management information of the complete list/tree
Set Change/set the management information

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Network Discovery
Click on Tools > Network Discovery
Type in the IP address of your subnet with a zero as last number of the IP address (e.g.

192.168.90.0) and press “Start”. The MIB Browser starts to scan the LAN for encoders or
other SNMP devices that can be controlled by a SNMP manager.
The following list shows an example of the available devices. In this case the ENC-100

sysDescr: The Name of the network device: e.g. Teracue ENC-100

sysObjectID: This shows the explicit MIB ID of the device.

sysUpTime: This shows the uptime to the device in seconds multiplied by hundred
sysUpTime = 27780500

-> 27780500 / 100 = 277805 seconds = 3 days 5 hours 10 minutes 5 seconds

sysContact: The name of the contact person/administrator who is responsible for this device

sysName: The FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) or the hostname of the device

sysLocation: The location of the SNMP-device in the network

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2.4.10 Menu: C

OMPORT/SETTINGS

This menu defines the parameters for the ENC's integrated comport/serial port.

Mode: C

ONSOLE

– enables access and control of the ENC-100 configuration via
the com-cable (ENC-100-COMCAB). Use this cable to set the ENC
configuration if you do not want to use web access.

P

ASSTHROUGH

– enables setting the comport to a com-server/serial
server mode. RS-232 and RS-485 devices can be connected and
controlled via the comport. This is useful, for example when cameras
or other non-IP, non-network devices need to be remotely controlled.
RS-232/485 commands can be tunneled and sent via TCP/IP to the
ENC-100 comport, where they then will be returned into native RS­232/485 commands.
When a connection is opened to the IP Address of the encoder at port
7777, the serial server function in the ENC-100 is activated and any
data (string) is passed straight to the connected RS-232/485 device.
Once the connection is established, this also works the other way for
information coming back from the RS-232/485 device.

Bitrate, Databits, Parity, Stopbits, Flowcontrol:

Allows to set the comport parameters in order to match the exact
protocol for connected RS-232/485 equipment.

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2.4.10.1 Setting RS-232 or RS-485

To change the support of RS-232 or RS-485 devices, please power down the encoder chassis
and remove the ENC-100 blade gently from the chassis. Hold the encoder blade as shown
below, with the video input pointing to the left.

RS-232 setting: For supporting RS-232 devices on the comport the red jumper must be

situated on the pair of left pins, as shown below.

RS-485 setting: For supporting RS-485 devices please remove the red jumper from the

ENC-100 blade. Please store it in a save place, so you can use it again
in the future.

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2.4.10.2 Example code for a Panasonic X?X camera

The application was used to send commands to a camera, waiting for a status and returning
a command.

#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <unistd.h>
#include <getopt.h>

#include <sys/types.h>
#include <sys/stat.h>
#include <fcntl.h>

#include <sys/socket.h>
#include <netinet/in.h>
#include <arpa/inet.h>

//-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

int main(int argc, char **argv)
{
extern char *optarg;
extern int optind;

const char *hostname = "192.168.3.44";

bool errflg = false;

while(1) {

int c = getopt(argc,argv,"h:");

if(c == -1)
break;

switch (c) {
case 'h':
hostname = optarg;
break;

default:
errflg = true;
}
}

if(errflg || optind!=argc) {
fprintf
( stderr,
"usage:\n"
" %s [-h numeric-hostname]\n",
argv[0]
);
exit(1);
}

//--------------------------------------------------

int fd = socket(AF_INET,SOCK_STREAM,IPPROTO_IP);

if(-1 == fd) {
perror("socket");
exit(1);
}

const int on = 1;

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if (setsockopt(fd, SOL_SOCKET, SO_REUSEADDR, (char *)&on, sizeof(on)))
fprintf(stderr,"setsockopt SO_REUSEADDR on fails:\n");

struct sockaddr_in addr;

bzero(&addr,sizeof(addr));

addr.sin_family = AF_INET;
addr.sin_port = htons(7777);

if(!inet_aton(hostname,&addr.sin_addr)) {
fprintf(stderr,"adr fehler \"%s\"\n",hostname);
exit(1);
}

if(connect(fd, (struct sockaddr *) &addr, sizeof(addr))) {
perror("connect");
exit(1);
}

//--------------------------------------------------

#define STX "\002"
#define ETX "\003"
#define ACK "\006"

const char cmd/*all reset*/[] = STX "GC7:0021760" ETX;
// const char cmd[] = STX "RON:0" ETX;
// const char cmd/*iris_close*/[] = STX "GC7:0021003" ETX;
// const char cmd/*iris open*/[] = STX "GC7:0021002" ETX;

write(fd,cmd,sizeof(cmd)-1);

// FIXME..
// then wait for ACK, then read answer, then send ACK

unsigned char buf[256];
int n;

while(0 < (n = read(fd,buf,sizeof(buf)))) {
for (int i = 0; i < n; ++i)
fprintf (stdout, "buf[%d]: %02x '%c'\n", i, buf[i], buf[i]);
// printf("%.*s",n,buf);
fflush(stdout);
}
exit(0);
}

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2.4.11 Menu: S

YSTEM/SETTINGS

The menu S

YSTEM/SETTINGS

displays information about the firmware version that is installed on
your ENC-100.
After the firmware version number you will find either: CVBS for Composite images (FBAS),
Y/C for S-Video firmware images or SDI.

The encoder's MAC A

DDRESS

is also listed under this menu. The MAC address should

correspond to the end of the serial number of your encoder.

Furthermore you will find information about System uptime, CPU load, processor core
temperature, the current power supply voltage and the Link Mode.

.!. The

.!. The .!. The

.!. The pppprocessor

rocessor rocessor

rocessor core

core core

core temperature should

temperature should temperature should

temperature should not exceed +

not exceed +not exceed +

not exceed +75

7575

75°C.

°C.°C.

°C.

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2.4.11.1 Menu: S

YSTEM/PASSWORD

.!.

.!..!.

.!.

Unless your encoder is used in very critical scenarios, we recommend to leave the

Unless your encoder is used in very critical scenarios, we recommend to leave theUnless your encoder is used in very critical scenarios, we recommend to leave the

Unless your encoder is used in very critical scenarios, we recommend to leave the

password set to it

password set to itpassword set to it

password set to itssss default value ("admin", "admin").

default value ("admin", "admin"). default value ("admin", "admin").

default value ("admin", "admin").

If you do need to change the password due to security issues, then simply click on the
submenu password and enter the new password twice in the provided boxes. Then hit the
apply button.

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2.4.11.2 Menu: S

YSTEM/UPDATE

(upgrading firmware version)

Teracue's goal is customer satisfaction and constant product improvement.
Please check regularly to see if the most recent firmware version is installed on your
ENC-100. Please visit the IPTV Support Area on: www.teracue.com

To install a new firmware on the encoder, you need the following file:
Firmware Update for ENC

Firmware Update for ENCFirmware Update for ENC

Firmware Update for ENC----100 V

100 V100 V

100 V3.03

3.033.03

3.03

Firmware versions can be downloaded from the Teracue support website listed above.

Download the correct firmware version that you wish to update your encoders with and save
it locally on your computer. The firmware version file e.g. for version 3.03 Y/C, S-Video is
called: "enc

encenc

enc100_v3.03

100_v3.03100_v3.03

100_v3.03_yc

_yc_yc

_yc"

Open the configuration webpage of the ENC-100 and select the submenu

UPDATE

within the

menu S

YSTEM

.

Click on the

BROWSE

button to locate
the file on your
local hard drive.

Hit

OK

and the path
to the file will be
listed in the box in
the middle of the

screen.

To start the firmware update procedure simply click on the

SEND

button.

.!.

.!..!.

.!. The

TheThe

The update won’t change your current settings

update won’t change your current settings update won’t change your current settings

update won’t change your current settings

.!.

.!..!.

.!. The update process will take

The update process will take The update process will take

The update process will take approximately

approximately approximately

approximately 2 minutes.

2 minutes.2 minutes.

2 minutes.

.!.

.!..!.

.!. During this time do not disconnect the encoder from the network or the power.

During this time do not disconnect the encoder from the network or the power. During this time do not disconnect the encoder from the network or the power.

During this time do not disconnect the encoder from the network or the power.

.!.

.!..!.

.!. Doing

Doing Doing

Doing so will harm your

so will harm your so will harm your

so will harm your encoder!

encoder!encoder!

encoder!

.!.

.!..!.

.!. Trying to connect to the encode

Trying to connect to the encodeTrying to connect to the encode

Trying to connect to the encoder or navigating on the configuration webpages during

r or navigating on the configuration webpages during r or navigating on the configuration webpages during

r or navigating on the configuration webpages during

.!.

.!..!.

.!. the updating process can also harm your encoder.

the updating process can also harm your encoder.the updating process can also harm your encoder.

the updating process can also harm your encoder.

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2.4.12 M

ENU: XPLAYER

The menu XP

LAYER

starts the Standalone XPlayer, if a XPlayer is installed on the client PC. You

can start the XPlayer by clicking the XPlayer-Link inside the menu.

Afterwards the XPlayer automatically displays the stream of the ENC-100.

.!.

.!. .!.

.!. Requirement for this feature:

Requirement for this feature: Requirement for this feature:

Requirement for this feature: The

The The

The XPlayer must be installed

XPlayer must be installedXPlayer must be installed

XPlayer must be installed....

If the XPlayer is not installed on the client PC, the XPlayer-Link will have no function.

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2.5 Help

Clicking on the help button will open the Teracue ENC-100 user manual (this document)
directly from the Teracue website.

Your ENC-100 automatically connects to open the most current version of the user guide.

.!.

.!. .!.

.!. This

ThisThis

This will only work if the encoder is situated in a network in which internet access is

will only work if the encoder is situated in a network in which internet access is will only work if the encoder is situated in a network in which internet access is

will only work if the encoder is situated in a network in which internet access is

provided.

provided.provided.

provided. Otherwise "page not found" may be displayed.

Otherwise "page not found" may be displayed. Otherwise "page not found" may be displayed.

Otherwise "page not found" may be displayed.

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2.6 Logout

After having
made
adjustments
to the
encoder,
please be
sure to
logout.

.!.

.!..!.

.!.

Logging out prevents misuse and unauthorized access

Logging out prevents misuse and unauthorized access Logging out prevents misuse and unauthorized access

Logging out prevents misuse and unauthorized access to

toto

to the

the the

the ENC

ENCENC

ENC----100

100100

100....

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3. Extended Functions

3.1 Telnet

A further way to communicate with the ENC-100 blade instead of accessing it by a web
browser is to connect via telnet. Telnet is a terminal emulation program that runs on your
computer and connects your PC with the ENC-100 over the network.
To start a telnet session under windows you must open the commando prompt tool.
A practical way to open a command window within Windows explorer is to write
C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe

Another way to open a new commando prompt is by choosing

Start

StartStart

Start

,

, ,

,

Run

RunRun

Run

. Then write "cmd

cmdcmd

cmd""""

and press the OK

OKOK

OK button.

In both cases the following window will open.

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For starting a telnet session type: telnet <ip

telnet <iptelnet <ip

telnet <ip----address>,

address>,address>,

address>, e.g. telnet 172.16.20.100

The IP address should correspond to the ENC's IP address.

This will open the following dialog.

Enter your
Login Name
and
Password.
The same
password
as when
logging in
via browser
(admin/
admin)

After login: The command “help” will display a list of all available options.

The “ls”

“ls”“ls”

“ls” command allows you to see the available directories and options in the current
directory.
To change the current directory, write “cd

“cd“cd

“cd directory_name”””” e.g. “cd status”

If you want to enter the value of an option you must use the "put

putput

put"""" command followed by the

correct values. Afterwards use the """"apply

applyapply

apply"""" and "save"

"save" "save"

"save" commands to apply and/or save your

changes.

.!.

.!..!.

.!. Example

Example Example

Example

E.g. for changing the hostname, you need to type the following:

- put configuration/network/hostname teraedge

- apply configuration/network/hostname

- save

-reset

.!.

.!. .!.

.!. The following 2 pages provide an overview over the Telnet navigational and directory

The following 2 pages provide an overview over the Telnet navigational and directory The following 2 pages provide an overview over the Telnet navigational and directory

The following 2 pages provide an overview over the Telnet navigational and directory

structure. This overview is useful to find the co

structure. This overview is useful to find the costructure. This overview is useful to find the co

structure. This overview is useful to find the correct configuration settings when navigati

rrect configuration settings when navigatirrect configuration settings when navigati

rrect configuration settings when navigating

ngng

ng

in Telnet mode.

in Telnet mode.in Telnet mode.

in Telnet mode. For instructions and descriptions on the individual settings, please see the

For instructions and descriptions on the individual settings, please see the For instructions and descriptions on the individual settings, please see the

For instructions and descriptions on the individual settings, please see the

corresponding chapters for web based configuration.

corresponding chapters for web based configuration.corresponding chapters for web based configuration.

corresponding chapters for web based configuration.

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Configuration/

Configuration/Configuration/

Configuration/

Network/

Network/Network/

Network/

Ip_addr

Ip_addrIp_addr

Ip_addr IP-Address

subnet_mask

subnet_masksubnet_mask

subnet_mask Subnet Mask

broadcast_addr

broadcast_addrbroadcast_addr

broadcast_addr Broadcast Address

gateway_addr

gateway_addrgateway_addr

gateway_addr Gateway Address

hostname

hostnamehostname

hostname Hostname

linkmode

linkmodelinkmode

linkmode Link Mode

Encoder/

Encoder/Encoder/

Encoder/
0000////
start

startstart

start Encoder Start

low_delay

low_delaylow_delay

low_delay Low Delay

transpo

transpotranspo

transport/

rt/rt/

rt/

rate_control

rate_controlrate_control

rate_control Transport Rate Control

transport_rate

transport_ratetransport_rate

transport_rate Transport Rate (2000-16000)

actual_transport_rate

actual_transport_rateactual_transport_rate

actual_transport_rate Actual Transport Rate

video_pid

video_pidvideo_pid

video_pid Video PID (17-8190)

audio_pid

audio_pidaudio_pid

audio_pid Audio PID (17-8190)

pcr_pid

pcr_pidpcr_pid

pcr_pid PCR PID (17-8190)

video/

video/video/

video/

bitrate_type

bitrate_typebitrate_type

bitrate_type Bitrate Type (CBR, VBR)

vbr_target_bitrate

vbr_target_bitratevbr_target_bitrate

vbr_target_bitrate VBR Target Bitrate (1500-15000)

bitrate

bitratebitrate

bitrate Bitrate (2000-15000)

gop_type

gop_typegop_type

gop_type GOP Type (I, IP, IPB)

gop_dist

gop_distgop_dist

gop_dist GOP Distance (2, 3; IBP)

gop_l

gop_lgop_l

gop_len

enen

en GOP Length

format

formatformat

format Input Format (Pal, NTSC)

resolution

resolutionresolution

resolution Resolution (D1,2/3D1,1/2D1,SIF)

brightness

brightnessbrightness

brightness Brightness (0 - 255)

contrast

contrastcontrast

contrast Contrast (-128 – 127)

saturation

saturationsaturation

saturation Saturation (-128 – 127)

audio/

audio/audio/

audio/

ena

enaena

enable

bleble

ble Enable (On, Off)

bitrate

bitratebitrate

bitrate Bitrate (256, 384 kBit/s)

sap/

sap/sap/

sap/

transmit

transmittransmit

transmit Transmit (On, Off)

retransmit_time

retransmit_timeretransmit_time

retransmit_time Retransmit Time (1 - 1000)

time_to_live

time_to_livetime_to_live

time_to_live Time To Live (1 – 255)

session_name

session_namesession_name

session_name Session Name

se

sese

session_description

ssion_descriptionssion_description

ssion_description Session Description

keywords

keywordskeywords

keywords Keywords

author

authorauthor

author Author

copyright

copyrightcopyright

copyright Copyright

network/

network/network/

network/

destination_ip_addr

destination_ip_addrdestination_ip_addr

destination_ip_addr Destination IP-Address

destination_port

destination_portdestination_port

destination_port Destination Port (0 - 65535)

transmit_mode

transmit_modetransmit_mode

transmit_mode Transmit Mode

time_to_live

time_to_livetime_to_live

time_to_live Time To Live (1 – 255)

join_own_multicast

join_own_multicastjoin_own_multicast

join_own_multicast Join Own Multicast (On, Off)

packet_size

packet_sizepacket_size

packet_size Packet Size

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status/

status/status/

status/

system/

system/system/

system/
software_version

software_versionsoftware_version

software_version Software

uptime

uptimeuptime

uptime System uptime

cpuload

cpuloadcpuload

cpuload CPU Load

temperature

temperaturetemperature

temperature Temperature

3.3Vin

3.3Vin3.3Vin

3.3Vin 3.3 V in

5.0Vin

5.0Vin5.0Vin

5.0Vin 5.0 V in

mac_address

mac_addressmac_address

mac_address Mac Address

encoder/

encoder/encoder/

encoder/
o/

o/o/

o/

version

versionversion

version Encoder

(chapter: 2.4.8)

video_locked

video_lockedvideo_locked

video_locked Video Locked

(chapter: 2.4.1)

bytes_transfered

bytes_transferedbytes_transfered

bytes_transfered Bytes Transferred

(chapter: 2.4.1)

packets_sent

packets_sentpackets_sent

packets_sent Packets Sent

(chapter: 2.4.1)

packets_dropped

packets_droppedpackets_dropped

packets_dropped

delay_restarts

delay_restartsdelay_restarts

delay_restarts

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3.2 Serial Connection

Another possibility to connect with the encoder is with a serial connection. Therefore you
need the ENC-100 com-cable (ENC-100-COMCAB). The com-cable is an optional ENC
accessory, and needs to be ordered separately.
For more information contact: [email protected]

The pin assignment for the RJ45 female COM-port interface of the ENC-100 is:

Pin 1: not connected
Pin 2: DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
Pin 3: TxD (Transmit Data)
Pin 4: GND (Ground)
Pin 5: GND (Ground)
Pin 6: RxD (Receive Data)
Pin 7: DSR (Data Set Ready)
Pin 8: not connected

The ENC-100-COMCAB cable assignment for a connection between a computer and the
ENC-100 is:

D-Sub 9 Pin connector

RJ 45 connector

Pin 2

Pin 3

Pin 3

Pin 6

Pin 5

Pin 5

Connect your ENC-100 via the ENC-100-COMCAB to the serial port of your computer.

Open the Hyper Terminal application. Hyper Terminal is a communication software which is
included with Microsoft Windows. To run Hyper Terminal click Start/Accessories. Within
accessories double click Hyper Terminal (If you do not see Hyper Terminal click the
communications folder and then click Hyper Terminal).

Is connected with

Is connected with

I

s connected with

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When Hyper Terminal is started you will be
presented with the “Connection Description”

“Connection Description”“Connection Description”

“Connection Description”
dialogue box. Type in a session name (e.g.
ENC-100) and click OK

OKOK

OK.

After the “Connect

“Connect “Connect

“Connect To

ToTo

To”

” ”

” window will open, click
on the arrow for the “Connect Using” drop
down box and select the COM Port (the COM
Port you’re using to connect the ENC-100.
Afterwards click OK

OKOK

OK.

This will open the “COM port

“COM port “COM port

“COM port PPPProperties”

roperties” roperties”

roperties” dialogue box:

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Adjust the following attitudes for a successfully
connection.

Bits per second: 38400

Data bits: 8

Parity: None

Stop bits: 1

Flow control: None

Click OK

OKOK

OK.

Now start or restart your ENC-100. Afterwards you will see the following screen:

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Enter your Login Name and Password.
(The same password as during the registration in the browser: admin/admin)

The structure of directories and options are the same as at the Telnet connection

(chapter 3.1),

so you have to use the same commands for changing and applying values.

.!.

.!. .!.

.!. Lost or forgotten

Lost or forgottenLost or forgotten

Lost or forgotten IP

IPIP

IP----Address:

Address: Address:

Address:
If you have forgotten the ENC's IP-Address and cannot retrieve it using the Teraplay
application, then you can use the serial connection to find the current IP Address.

Open Hyper Terminal to create a serial connection to your ENC-100.
Type in your Login Name and Password and press enter (admin/admin).
The IP-Address is in the submenu Network directory.

Type “cd configuration

“cd configuration“cd configuration

“cd configuration/n

/n/n

/network”

etwork”etwork”

etwork” + “ls”

“ls”“ls”

“ls”.
Now you will see all the ENC's network options. The line states the IP-Address of your
encoder.

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3.3 Audio Talkback

The audio output on the ENC-100 operates as an audio decoder. It enables operating the
ENC-100 in Full Duplex Audio. The ENC-100 can therefore be used for audioconferencing
environments, where viewers of the encoded live streams are to be able to ask questions and
communicate with people on the encoding side.

For example an encoder can be set up to encode video and audio from a camera that is
installed at an entrance (security application). The person who wants to enter speaks into a
microphone to state his/her name, etc. This would be normal operation with a one-way
communication (simplex mode).

Example 1:

Example 1:Example 1:

Example 1:

By using the encoder's audio output, a receptionist/security officer is able to talk back
to the person, e.g. arguing why access is denied or that the person should hold its ID
into the camera. This represents regular two-way communication (Full Duplex Mode).

Example 2:

Example 2:Example 2:

Example 2:

Another application where Full Duplex Audio is necessary is when students from
classrooms or large auditoriums are to communicate with doctors or surgeons inside
operation rooms or other sealed environments. With the ENC-100's Talkback option
students or monitoring staff are able to ask on the spot questions and communicate
and learn in real-time.

To use the Talk Back function on the encoder, you need the following utility:
""""ENC

ENCENC

ENC----TALKBACK

TALKBACKTALKBACK

TALKBACK....zip

zipzip

zip"

" "

" –––– You will find the Zip-folder in the IPTV support Area on

www.teracue.com, inside the Encoder support section.

The ENC-TALKBACK.zip includes the following files:

- audioplugin.ocx: ActiveX control

- install.bat: Installation file

- audio_test.html Example HTML-Page

The audioplugin.ocx is designed as an ActiveX control, so you can simply embed and run it
from a HTML-Page. Currently ENC-Talkback can only be run from inside Internet Explorer.
You can find an easy example of such a Webpage inside the zip file..
To install the audioplugin.ocx please execute the install.bat. The ActiveX control is now
installed.

To run the ActiveX component, it needs to be executed from a HTML-Page.

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To change the IP Address (e.g. 172.16.100.100) of the encoder, to which you would like to
send your microphone audio signals, open the attached Webpage (audio_test.html or
index.html) in a text editor.

The audio signals from the microphone that is connected to your PC will be sent and output
on the ENC-100 on the analog audio output.

In order to talk back to the encoder, please be sure that you have a microphone or another
audio signal connected to your PC.
Please check if it is working correctly and see if the microphone level adjustment is correct
adjusted under

CONTROL PANEL>SOUND SETTINGS

. Be sure that the

MIC

levels are set accordingly

and that the option for turning the

MIC OFF

is not checked.

If your regular PC speaker volume settings are OK, then you should be able to hear yourself,
when you talk into the microphone. Please be aware that if your regular volume setting is too
high, you might experience extremely loud high-pitched feedback signals and disturbing
echoes. So it is a good idea to start with a low volume level for the regular PC volume setting.

If you are sure that your microphone and microphone input is working, simply press the
S

TART

button on the example HTML-Page. If you have active speakers connected to the

ENC-100 audio output, then your microphone signals will be output there.

The ENC-100 has a stereo mini jack, but it provides the same signal (mono) on both
(left/right) channels.

Furthermore the sampling frequency of the audioplugin.ocx for talkback to the ENC-100 is
22,050Hz, which is half CD-quality and therefore less appropriate to stream music.

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3.3.1 Unicast Stream to XPlayer

The ENC-100 can not only stream by multicast. You can also choose unicast to stream to a
single destination. To view the unicast stream you can use the XPlayer. Just follow the next
instructions.

ENC-100: Go to Encoder > Destination
Enter the IP address of your PC, where the XPlayer is installed, as “Destination IP address”.
Press “Apply” and “Save”. The Encoder will show “unicast” as “Transmit Mode”. You can leave
the other settings on default.

Open the XPlayer and choose the “Video Select” window. Click on “URL” and enter icue://
followed by the IP address of your PC with the port number you entered on the ENC-100.
E.g.: icue://172.16.20.50:4444. After you entered the IP address just press “Play”.
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Enter the URL of the unicast Stream
E.g.: icue://172.16.20.50:4444

Open “Video Select” window

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3.3.2 Multicast Stream to XPlayer

To open a Multicast Stream manually you can enter the following string under “URL” in the
“Video Select” window of the XPlayer. (see previous page)

Enter icue:// followed by the Multicast IP address of the Stream with the corresponding port
number.

E.g.: icue://239.252.90.90:4444

After you have entered the IP address simply press “Play”.

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3.4 Resetting to factory defaults

The ENC-100 blade can easily be returned to its factory default values (IP 172.16.20.100).
In order to do this please power down the encoder chassis and remove the blade gently and
carefully from the chassis.

1. Hold the blade as shown below, with the video input pointing to the left.
Locate the green pin connector marked below.
Remove the red RS-232 jumper and place it on the left pair of the green pins.

2. Insert the ENC-100 blade gently into the chassis and turn the power on.
Wait for 2 minutes. Your encoder blade has been returned to its factory defaults.

3. To operate the ENC-100 again, power down the chassis and carefully remove the blade
once more. Return the red jumper to its original position, i.e. onto the left pin pair of the
black pin field. As shown in the photo above.

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4. CE, FCC conformance

The ENC-100 is labeled with the CE and FCC seal.
The ENC-100 is in conformity with the following
standards:

EN 55103-1 Electromagnetic Interference - Product Family Standard for

Audio, Video, Audio-Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control
Apparatus for Professional use - Part 1: Emissions

EN 55103-2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility - Product Family Standard for

Audio, Video, Audio-Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control
Apparatus for Professional use - Part 2: Immunity

EN 55022 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference

Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment

5. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive

(RoHS)

The ENC-100 is manufactured according to the RoHS Directive. The Directive on the
Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) has been
passed as a law by the European Union. It affects manufacturers, sellers, distributors and
recyclers of electrical and electronic equipment containing hazardous substances as lead,
cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated
diphenyl ether (PBDE).

After July 1, 2006 the use of these materials will be banned in new products sold in Europe.
Since beginning of 2005, Teracue AG began the process of redesigning and converting all of

Since beginning of 2005, Teracue AG began the process of redesigning and converting all of Since beginning of 2005, Teracue AG began the process of redesigning and converting all of

Since beginning of 2005, Teracue AG began the process of redesigning and converting all of
its products to not contain any of the listed materials. All new products sold b

its products to not contain any of the listed materials. All new products sold bits products to not contain any of the listed materials. All new products sold b

its products to not contain any of the listed materials. All new products sold by Teracue will

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y Teracue will

be fully RoHS

be fully RoHSbe fully RoHS

be fully RoHS----compliant by July 1, 2006.

compliant by July 1, 2006.compliant by July 1, 2006.

compliant by July 1, 2006.

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6. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Directive (WEEE)

The WEEE Directive has been passed to reduce waste arising from
electrical and electronic equipment. It encourages reuse, recycling and
other forms of recovery. Customers and end-users of electronic
equipment in the EU can therefore play an important role in reducing
WEEE and saving the environment by separating out WEEE and disposing
of it properly.

Teracue AG is a registered WEEE parti

Teracue AG is a registered WEEE partiTeracue AG is a registered WEEE parti

Teracue AG is a registered WEEE participant since 2004. Within Germany,

cipant since 2004. Within Germany, cipant since 2004. Within Germany,

cipant since 2004. Within Germany,

Teracue is registered under the WEEE Number: DE10642708.

Teracue is registered under the WEEE Number: DE10642708. Teracue is registered under the WEEE Number: DE10642708.

Teracue is registered under the WEEE Number: DE10642708. German
customers and end-users are required to discard products marked with the WEEE symbol
(crossed out trash bin) at local resource collection points. Do not dispose products marked
with the WEEE symbol in domestic refuse.

Every country within the EU has defined different directives and methods for the collection of
electronic materials to ensure the WEEE Directive. Please follow the national guidelines that
have been identified for your country. For more information about waste disposal of your old
electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your local city office, your waste disposal
service or the company where you bought the product.

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7. Technical Specifications

ENC-100 Models
ENC-100-COMP MPEG-2 encoder blade with COMPOSITE input
ENC-100-YC MPEG-2 encoder blade with Y/C, S-Video input
ENC-100-SDI MPEG-2 encoder blade with SDI Video input

Encoding Specifications

Encoding SpecificationsEncoding Specifications

Encoding Specifications
Standards: PAL, NTSC
Video Inputs: Dependent on ENC-100 model

Composite: 1V, 75 Ohm (BNC), S-Video: 1V, 75 Ohm (miniDIN),
SDI Input (BNC)

Video Resolutions: Full D1: 720h x 480/576v, Half-D1: 384h x 480/576v, CIF/SIF:

384h x 240/288v
Audio Inputs: Analog Stereo, Line level 3.5mm jack
Audio Outputs (Talkback): Analog Stereo, Line level 3.5mm jack
MPEG-2 Video Coding: MPEG-2, ML@MP, 4:2:0
Stream types: ISO/IEC 13818-1 Transport

ISO/IEC 13818-2,3

Elementary A/V

Video encoding bitrates: 800Kb/s – 15Mb/s (CIF/SIF min. 800Kbit/s, Full D1 min.

2Mbit/s)
MPEG-2 Audio Encoding: MPEG-1, Layer 2

I/O S

I/O SI/O S

I/O Specifications

pecificationspecifications

pecifications
Network: 10/100TX Ethernet, RJ45, half/full duplex, Auto-sensing
Streaming traffic: Unicast and Multicast traffic supported
IP Protocols: HTTP (Web Browser), TCP/IP Control Protocol, UDP/IP

Streaming, IGMPv2, Supports SAPv1, SNMP

RS-232/485 port: Remote control for non IP devices via TCP/IP RS-232/485

command tunneling

GPI: 1 INPUT, for device control: streaming on/off configuration

EEEEnvironmental

nvironmentalnvironmental

nvironmental
Humidity: Up to 80%, non-condensing
Temperature: 0 to +65°C environment temperature; fanless when operated in

FR-100 chassis
Weight: Approx. 150 gramms per blade
Blade dimensions (H/W/D): 20mm x 130mm x 190mm
Power: 5W per blade

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Chassis:

Chassis:Chassis:

Chassis:
FR-100 Single channel ENC-100 chassis, 5V DC, 10W, 100-240V AC ext. power

supply included
Dimensions (H/W/D): 45mm x 145mm x 240mm, Weight: 650 gramms
No forced cooling required (fanless)

FR-1000 High-density, multichannel ENC-100 chassis, holds max. 21 ENC-100

blades, Max. 150W with 21 blades, 90-240V AC internal SINGLE
supply.
Dimensions (H/W/D): 176(4RU) x 480 x 400 mm, Weight: 8,5 kg
(empty)

FR-2000 High-density, multichannel ENC-100 chassis, holds max. 21 ENC-100

blades, Max. 150W with 21 blades, 90-240V AC internal DUAL,
REDUNDANT power supply.
Dimensions (H/W/D): 176(4RU) x 480 x 400 mm, Weight: 9,5 kg
(empty)

FR-PLATE-1/3 FR-1000/2000 covering plate for empty ENC-100 slots: -1 covers 1

ENC slot, -3 covers 3 ENC slots

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8. Known Issues

1. GPIO OUT support will be added in a future firmware release.

2. When encoding a Transport Stream with audio only, users may experience an issue
regarding audio drop outs every 80 seconds.