Product Review HD/SD-to-ASI Encoder Rev: 090205-04
Description: HDE-ASI HDE-ASI Encoder accepts & auto-detects input streams in HD-, SD-, and analog formats, and delivers one HD/SD MPEG-2 encoded output in ASI format. Additionally, a multi-channel output in DVI format is available for preview and testing purposes.the audio program of the digital inputs is encoded in Dolby AC-3 format. Remote monitoring and control is accomplished using any standard Web browser. HD/SD MPEG-2 Encoding Dolby AC-3 Audio Encoding HD-: High-Definition Serial Digital Interface; SMPTE 292M; 1.485Gbps; 720p/1080i SD-: Standard-Definition Serial Digital Interface; SMPTE 259M; 270 Mbps; 480i : The analog television system developed by National Television System Committee and used in North America; 525 lines per frame ASI: Asynchronous Serial Interface; 270 Mbps Slide # 2
Description: SD4E-ASI SD4E-ASI Encoder is the sister product of the HDE-ASI and accepts & auto-detects input streams in only SD-, and analog formats (NO HD- input). The output, however, is similar: one HD/SD MPEG-2 encoded output in ASI format. HD/SD MPEG-2 Encoding Dolby AC-3 Audio Encoding Slide # 3
Front Panel (HDE-ASI & SD4-ASI) DVI Output Allows simultaneous monitoring of all output channels 2RU Power LED DVI = Digital Visual Interface Slide # 4
Rear Panel (HDE-ASI) Standard: SMPTE 292 Bit Rate: 1.485 Gbits/sec Video: 480i, 720p, 1080i Audio: Embedded PCM (1) x HD- (4) x SD- Standard: SMPTE 259M Bit Rate: 270 Mbits/sec Video: 480i Audio: Embedded PCM AND / OR (4) x Standard: Analog Video Lines/Frame: 525 Audio: Analog Stereo Balanced Remote Monitoring & Control BNC interface for Factory Testing ONLY ASI Stream (270 Mbits/Sec) Audio input for the input (1 of 4) Slide # 5
Input Combinations (HDE-ASI) Only the following input modes are allowed: Mode 1: (1) HD 1080i only HD (1080i) Mode 2: (1) HD 720p+ up to (2) SD (any mix of or is allowed) HD (720p) HD (720p) ASI ASI ASI Mode 3: (0) HD + up to (4) SD (any mix of or is allowed) ASI ASI ASI Slide # 6
HDE-ASI Application - 1xHD (720p) + 1xSD + 1x Satellite Receiver Audio Input L+R from Receiver Video Server (Video only) SD (Video/Audio) Studio Camera & Microphone HD (720p) (Video/Audio) ASI QAM Modulator Model: AQM Stock: 6271A Coax Distribution RF QAM Agile 54-864 MHz Slide # 7
Rear Panel (SD4E-ASI) (4) x SD- Standard: SMPTE 259M Bit Rate: 270 Mbits/sec Video: 480i Audio: Embedded PCM AND / OR (4) x Standard: Analog Video Lines/Frame: 525 Audio: Analog Stereo Balanced Remote Monitoring & Control BNC interface for Factory Testing ONLY ASI Stream (270 Mbits/Sec) Audio input for the input (1 of 4) Slide # 8
Typical Application - 1xSD + 3x VCR Audio Inputs DVD Player Satellite Receiver (Video only) L+R from Receiver L+R from DVD Player L+R from VCR Video Server SD (Video/Audio) ASI QAM Modulator Model: AQM Stock: 6271A Coax Distribution RF QAM Agile 54-864 MHz Slide # 9
Options Base Model Stock Description HDE-ASI 6320 HD/SD/-to-ASI Encoder Options HDE-ASI 6320 D51 Same as 6320, but equipped and shipped from factory with Dolby 5.1 Audio HDE-OPT-D51 6321 Dolby 5.1 Audio add-on upgrade for units originally purchased without Dolby 5.1; > Must return the unit back to factory for upgrade Base Model Stock Description SD4E-ASI 6350 SD/-to-ASI Encoder Options SD4E-OPT-HD 6351 1xHD- Input Module add-on upgrade > Must return the unit back to factory for upgrade HDE-OPT-D51 6321 Dolby 5.1 Audio add-on upgrade; Requires the 6351 Option > Must return the unit back to factory for upgrade Slide # 10
Monitoring and Control - Status Screen The screen shown here is for an HDE-ASI Encoder with 4 SD inputs : xxx.xx.xx.x Slide # 11
Monitoring and Control - Mode Screen Choose from valid input combinations: Mode 1: 1 HD input (720p/1080i) Mode 2: 1 HD input (480i/720p) AND 2 SD/ inputs (480i max) Mode 3: 4 SD/ inputs (480i max) NOTE: Modes 1 and 2 are NOT available for SD4E-ASI unless Option 6351 is installed. Slide # 12
Monitoring and Control - Configure Screen (VIDEO) Configure the input VIDEO parameters: (Partial Screen: only 2 SD inputs shown) Bitrate Sum of all four input bitrates must be less than or equal to 19.392 Mbps when selecting 8VSB modulation or 38.79 Mbps when selecting QAM 256 modulation Closed Caption Enabled or Disabled Video Filter Level Maximum, Minimum, or Disabled GOP Size from 1 to 20 Input Type Analog, Digital, Disabled Video Input Channel User Selectable GOP (Group Of Pictures) specifies the order in which intra-frames & and inter-frames are arranged. Each MPEG-coded video stream consists of successive GOPs. From the MPEG pictures contained in it the visible frames are generated. A GOP can contain the following picture types: I-picture or I-frame (intra coded picture) P-picture or P-frame (predictive coded picture) B-picture or B-frame (bidirectionally predictive coded picture) Slide # 13
Monitoring and Control - Configure Screen (TRANSPORT) Configure the MPEG-2 TRANSPORT Stream parameters: (Partial Screen) The Transport Stream Bitrate, Modulation Mode, Broadcast Method, and other parameters shown here are not indicative of the unit s input or output modes. These are required parameters to comply with the requirements of the MPEG-2 Transport Stream as defined in ATSC documents A/65C and A/69. It is not recommended to change the Factory Default values. Slide # 14
Monitoring and Control - Configure Screen (PSIP) Configure the PSIP parameters: Transport Stream ID User Defined Channel Info Channel Name, Major/Minor Ch. # Slide # 15