Mediakind SD Transcoder User Guide

Quick Start Guide

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

Step 1: Connections/Power

1. ASI output: connect the ASI cable to the rear of the SD encoder, 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. 3.a. For installations using IP outputs (with or without ASI output):
   • Connect an Ethernet cable from eth2 of the main transcoder to the IP switch.
   • Connect an Ethernet cable from eth2 of the SD transcoder to the same IP switch 3
   3.b. For installations using ASI outputs only:
   • 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 encoder. Plug the power cord into the grounded outlet, then power up the appliance.4

NOTE: See back panel connector locations on the next page.

Step 2: Configure the network interfaces

The Ethernet interfaces can be configured using the LCD panel:

1. Navigate to the Main menu > Network submenu using the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT buttons.
2. Select Eth0 for the Management network address then use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the value.
3. Select Eth2 for the Data network address then use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the value.
4. Press ENTER to apply the new values.

Step 3: 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.
2. When the Login page displays, log in with username admin and password admin.
3. Navigate to the Services Page.
4. Click the button to configure each Transcoder service:
   
5. 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.
6. Click Save and Exit.
   Result: The transcoder service will restart.
7. Repeat steps #4 to #6 for each of the transcoders.
   IMPORTANT: Set them to the same multicast destination.

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.
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SD Transcoder
Quick Start Guide
P/N S16986 RA