Toner Cable SDE24 User Manual

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HDE24 High Definition Encoder Module

The Drake HDE24 high-definition encoder module generates an MPEG2 or MPEG4 (H.264) video
stream, with Dolby® AC3 or MPEG1 layer 2 audio. The HDE24 high-definition encoder accepts
non-encrypted HDMI or component video inputs and can inject closed-captioning data from a syn­chronized composite video source (typically provided by the same decoder that produces the HD
video stream). Composite analog audio inputs provide the audio source when component video
inputs are used. Typically HDMI has embedded audio but if the HDMI is derived from a source
converter that does not provide audio, such as DVI-to-HDMI, then the analog composite inputs
may be used.

EH24xx Series

Input Modules for Encoder Chassis System

Video Inputs

HDMI HDMI input (does not support HDCP/Copy protection)
Component 1x HD Component (YCrCb) video input
Composite 1x 1V p-p + /- 3dB, 480i only
Closed Caption Input Format 1x 1V p-p + /- 3dB 480i composite video input (used for

Closed Captioning data extraction during HD encoding)

Audio Inputs

RCA type L + R 1x 1Vrms nominal, 3.5Vrms max supports

+/- 15dB gain adjustment

HDMI embedded audio Supports stereo PCM digital audio from HDMI

Video Options

Input Video Modes 480i (640x480/720x480 @30fps)
Supported 480p (640x480/720x480 @60fps)

720p (1280x720 @60fps)
1080i (1920x1080 @30fps)

Supports auto-scan for input resolution
Encoder format MPEG2 or MPEG4 H.264
Video Adjustments Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Sharpness
MPEG4 profile support Simple, Advanced Simple, High
Bitrate Up to 19Mbps (depends on input format)

Audio Options

Encoder format Dolby® Digital AC3 or MPEG1 Layer 2
Output bitrate 320kbps

These modules are designed to be installed into Drake's EH24 | EH244 | EH244IP or
MEQ1000 style chassis which provides the control and output interface to these units. This
configuration of encoder module and host chassis provides the ultimate in bandwidth man­agement and economy by allowing multiple HD and SD streams to be multiplexed together
dependent upon the limitations of the bandwidth of the chosen output: QAM and/or ASI.

Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice Rev 05-13 ©Toner Cable Equipment, Inc.

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EH24xx Series

Input Modules for Encoder Chassis System

SDE24 Standard Definition Encoder Module

The SDE24 module can encode up to two input sources, source 1 and source 2 in real-time. The
module may be configured to encode source 1 in either MPEG2 or MPEG4 (H.264) transport
streams. Source 2 may be encoded in MPEG2 only. Thus each Encoder Module can output one
MPEG2 stream, two MPEG2 streams, one MPEG4 stream, or one MPEG2 and one MPEG4
stream. Each SDE24 module provides two sets of input connectors for NTSC composite with
stereo audio. Audio is encoded using Dolby AC-3 encoding.

Analog Interface

Composite Video Inputs: 2 composite inputs, one for each program
Composite Video Input Level: 1 Volt p-p +/- 3 dB
Audio Inputs, for 2 programs: RCA type for L and R audio channels, 2 sets
Audio Input Level: 1 V rms or 2 V rms max, user selectable
User adjustable audio gain: +/- 15 dB

MPEG Encoder

Encoder Formats – Input 1: MPEG2 or MPEG4 H.264, selectable
Encode Format – Input 2: MPEG2 only
Encoding Bitrate: Constant Bitrate 1 Mbps to 8 Mbps
Encoding Resolution: 720x480 (Standard Definition)
Video Adjustments: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation & Hue
Audio Encoding format: Dolby AC-3
Output: The output of each SDE24 module is connected

internally to the EH24 or MEQ1000 Encoder Host bus

Latency SD, 480i, MPEG2: Typically 50 mS MPEG4: Typically 100 mS

Note: Each encoder module has
two sets of inputs marked 1 and

2. Number 1 input from all
installed modules will appear as
odd-numbered encoders in the
EH24 menu. Likewise, number 2
SDE24 inputs will correspond to
even-numbered encoders in the
EH24 menu. The number 2
inputs/even numbered encoders
cannot be set to encode
MPEG4/H.264.

SDI24A High Definition Encoder Module

The Drake SDI24A high-definition or standard-definition encoder module generates an MPEG2 or
MPEG4 (H.264) video stream derived from an SDI or HD SDI source, with Dolby® AC3 or MPEG1
layer 2 audio. The SDI24A encoder accepts broadcast type SDI or HD SDI video with embedded
audio. The SDI24A is also provisioned with a set of RCA L&R inputs for adding audio from an ana­log source.

Video Inputs SDI/HD SDI BNC type input connection

Closed Caption support (embedded only)

Audio Inputs SDI/HD SDI Embedded audio

RCA type L + R1x 1Vrms nominal, 3.5Vrms max
supports +/-15dB gain adjustment

Video Options Input Video Modes 480i (640x480/720x480 @30fps)

Supported480p (640x480/720x480 @60fps)
720p (1280x720 @60fps)
1080i (1920x1080 @30fps)

Supports auto-scan for input resolution
Encoder Format MPEG2 or MPEG4 H.264
Video Adjustments Brightness

Contrast

Hue

Saturation

Sharpness
MPEG4 Profile Support Simple | Advanced Simple | High
Bitrate to 19Mbps (depends on input format)
Audio Options Encoder format Dolby® Digital AC3 or MPEG1 Layer 2
Output Bitrate 320kbps

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.