Mediakind SD Encoder A4 RB

 

The SD transcoder receives the MPTS output of the main transcoder receiver via IP multicast.

Connections/Power

1. ASI output: connect the ASI cable to the rear of the SD transcoder, on port 2 1 .
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the rear of the SD transcoder on eth0 for management and UI access 2 .
3. For installations using IP outputs (with or without ASI output):
   1. Connect an Ethernet cable from eth2 of the main RX1 to the IP switch.
   2. Connect an Ethernet cable from eth2 of the SD transcoder to the same IP switch
   3. For installations using ASI outputs only:
      1. Connect an Ethernet cable from eth2 of the main transcoder to eth2 of the SD transcoder 3.
4. Connect the power cord to the back of the SD transcoder 4 . Plug the power cord into the grounded outlet, then power up the appliance.

NOTE: See back panel connector locations below.

SD Transcoder back panel

1. ASI Output – port 2
2. 1 GbE – eth0 for Management
3. Quad 1GbE – eth2 for input multicast from the main transcoder
4. Power input
   NOTE: The back panel components are SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) components.

Configure the network interfaces

The Ethernet interfaces can be configured using the LCD panel:

1. From the root menu, navigate to Network by pressing UP DOWN DOWN.
2. Select Eth0 by pressing RIGHT. Press RIGHT again.
3. For Method, press ENTER, and the UP DOWN arrows to select Manual. Press ENTER.
4. Press DOWN to select IP Address.
   1. Press ENTER, then UP DOWN RIGHT and LEFT to enter the address for the management network.
   2. Press ENTER to apply the value.
5. Press DOWN to select Subnet Mask.
   1. Press ENTER, then UP DOWN RIGHT and LEFT to enter the mask for the management network.
   2. Press ENTER to apply the value.
6. Press DOWN to select Gateway.
   1. If using a gateway, press ENTER, then UP DOWN RIGHT and LEFT to enter the gateway.
   2. Press ENTER to apply the value.
7. Press LEFT and then DOWN twice to select Eth2. Adjust the IP Address and Subnet Mask in the same way as you edited Eth0.
   1. For installations using IP outputs edit the address and mask according to the network plan.
   2. For installations using ASI outputs and an Ethernet cable directly to the main RX1, use the IP Address 192.128.2.2 and Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0.
8. Do not edit Eth2 Gateway.

Log in to the unit and set up the Transcoder inputs

1. Launch a web browser:
   HTTP://{IP-Address} where {IP-Address} is the Management network address set in Step 2.
   1. When the Login page displays, login with username admin and password admin.
   2. Navigate to the Services Page.
   3. Click the button to configure each Transcoder service:
   4. On the Input tab, set the multicast destination to that set on the output of the main transcode receiver. The default is 239.0.95.99 port 5000:
      IMPORTANT: Do not change any other parameters.
   5. Click Save and Exit.
      Result: The transcoder service will restart.
   6. Repeat steps #4 to #6 for each of the transcoders. IMPORTANT: Set them to the same multicast destination.

Result: MPTS output containing all the SD programs is now available on the ASI output.

SD Transcoder MPTS output
Service		PIDs					Resolution
Service Name	Service ID	PMT	Video/PCR	Audio 1	Audio 2	SCTE-35
SD 1	1	100	101	102	103	107	HD
SD 2	2	200	201	202	203	207	HD
SD 3	3	300	301	302	303	307	HD
SD 4	4	400	401	402	403	407	HD
SD 5	5	500	501	502	503	507	HD
SD 6	6	600	601	602	603	607	HD

An electronic copy of this document is available for download at:

https://www.mediakind.com/rx1-quick-start-guide

Documents / Resources

Mediakind SD Encoder A4 RB [pdf] User Guide SD Encoder A4 RB

References

• User Manual