Thank you for choosing our network encoder. Please read this manual carefully to install, use and maintain the network encoder in the best conditions of performance. Keep this manual for future reference. Directory CHAPTER 1 Product Introductions ................ 1 General Description ....................1 System Connection Samples ...................
STB, PC, TV and etc. It can transfer the live program through the internet/LAN, and the output signals are to be received by PC, phone and other mobile terminals. Dexin NDS3558A lets you access your IP STB, PC or TV anywhere to watch your programs. Whether you are in your house or across the globe, you'll never miss a game or your favorite show.
System Connection Samples Key Features Watch and control your live and recorded TV shows anywhere, anytime –up to Full HD Support HDMI/YPbPr/S-Video/AV/USB input Support IP Output over UDP (Unicast/multicast), RTP/RTSP, HTTP, HLS Absolutely no monthly fees ...
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Encoding MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Interface CVBS *1, YPbPr*1, S-Video*1 CVBS & S-Video: 720x576_50i (PAL); 720x480_60i (NTSC) Video Resolution YPbPr: 1920*1080_60i, 1920*1080_50i; YPbPr/CVBS/S-Video 1280*720_60p, 1280*720_50P (with an adapter to Bit rate 1Mbps~19Mbps VGA) MPEG1 Layer II, MPEG2-AAC, Encoding MPEG4-AAC Interface 1*Stereo /2*mono Audio Sample rate 48KHz...
CHAPTER 2 Safety Instruction and Installations Safety Instructions WARNING: Hot plug is not allowed since it may cause system halted. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the device to rain or moisture. The network encoder is powered with a voltage of 12V DC. The power supply voltage must not exceed the recommended voltage, which otherwise may cause irreparable damage to the device and the invalidation of the warranty.
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NO HOT PLUG! Mount and tighten the screws and plugs to secure the unit to the wall. Left 10 cm of free space around from each unit. Connect the signal input in the respective connectors. The signal source can be from a surveillance monitor, DVD, set-top box, CCTV and etc.
CHAPTER 3 Operations of TS Creator Software NDS3558A network encoder has a function to create TS videos with the software supplied with the product. Users can create *.ts files containing images, videos and audios in a simple and intuitive way, and play them on a television through NDS3558A‟s USB port.
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Click to add Images and videos Click to adjust the order of Images/videos Click to delete the Images/videos Click to add audios Click to set a save path for the TS video to be created. To set time duration for every picture when playing the video To set the resolution for the output video The video is transformed based on VBR (Variable...
Two files will be generated if the Null Packet has been filtered. TS video for preview through the “Creator” interface by clicking “Play” button TS video: Users need to save it in the USB memory, and then NDS3558A can read it and play the video. Remarks: ...
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CHAPTER 4 Devices Operations and Management NDS3558A is controlled and managed through the key board and LCD display. LCD Display – It presents the selected menu and the parameter settings. The backlight in the display is on when the power is applied.
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Initializing Down Enter Menu Lock Network Encoder ..Input=Lock Encoder.. Main Menu Status Status Alarm Status Uptime Video Main Menu Encoder Interface Encoder Video Video In Status Resolution Vedio Bit Rate Rate Mode H.264 Profile H.264 Level Brightness Contrast Saturation Video Normal Audio Encoder Audio Bitrate...
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Main Menu System Save Config? ►No System Save Config System Load SavedCFG? ►No Load Saved CFG Reset all sets? System ►No Factory Reset System LCD Time-out ►30 s LCD Time-out System xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Product ID xxxxxxxxxxxxxx System Version Number Version Number SW:1.6 HW:A.20 Main Menu IP Stream...
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NOTE: If you are to apply HLS as the output stream protocol, you need choose MPEG2-AAC here, as HLS supports only MPEG2-AAC Audio format. 6) Program Information: User can enter the sub-menus to edit the Program Name, Provider Name, Service ID, and PIDs of PMT, PCR, Video and Audio. 7) –...
CHAPTER 5 Operations of Record TS and Play TS through USB Disk The NDS3558A network encoder has functions of: *.ts Video Creation See Chapter 3. TS Record and Save Record mode select ▼ ►Single File Main Menu USB Device Record TS...
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USB device through RF. While the auto mode is off, NDS3558A will play the encoded TS through RF when the power is connected.
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Press Enter key to re-connect the USB disk. Remove Device USB Device Main Menu USB Device Remove device Press Enter key to safely remove the USB disk. NDS3558A will then automatically resume encoding process and playing the program input from the encoder module.
CHAPTER 6 Operations of Web-GUI In addition to using front buttons to control the network encoder and USB device, users can also perform the same operation in an easier way with the web Brower in the PC (Personal Computer). Login The default IP address of this device is 192.168.0.136.
Operation Summary: When we confirm the login, it displays the WELCOME interface as Figure-2 where users can have an overview of the device‟s system information and working status. System information Input information and encoding working status. User can click any item here to enter the corresponding interface to check information or set the parameters.
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Select an interface according to the signal source user connects and intends to encode. For configuring CVBS signal only Figure-3 Parameters → IP Stream: Click “IP Stream” from the left menu, it will display the screen as Figure-4 where to configure the IP Output.
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NDS3558A supports IP output over UDP (Unicast/multicast), RTP/RTSP, HTTP, and HLS. User can choose the output protocol. Figure-4 Parameters → USB: From the menu on left side of the webpage, clicking “USB”, it displays the interface where users can operate USB device. (Figure-5)
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For reading USB To stop USB device recording device status or playing TS 1. Configure TS file parameters and click ‘set’ to start recording. 2 Click ‘stop’ to stop recording TS and the playing section below is available to operate. 1 Configure TS playing parameters and click ‘set’...
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USB device through IP. While the auto mode is off, NDS3558A will play the encoded TS through RF when the power is connected.
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Figure-6 Parameters → LCD/Key: From the menu on left side of the webpage, clicking “LCD/Key”, it displays the interface where users can set the time out for the LCD. (Figure-7) Figure-7 System → Password: From the menu on left side of the webpage, clicking “Password”, it will display the screen as Figure-9 where to set the login account and password for the web NMS.
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screen as Figure-9 where to save or restore your configurations. Figure-9 System → Backup/Load: From the menu on left side of the webpage, clicking “Backup/Load”, it will display the screen as Figure-10 where to backup or load your configurations. Figure-10 System →...
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as Figure-11-13 where to update the corresponding part for the device. Figure-11 Figure-12...
Chapter 7 Network Connection and Setup Situation 1: LAN network This is applicable for users in the LAN network, like at home. STB/ Network Wi-Fi Mobile DVD/ Encoder Router Terminals Camera/ (used as (Laptop/ Tablet/ Phone…) USB Pen Server) Steps: 1.
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Play the video/audio with media player (VLC is recommended) on phone/Tablet. Click here Click here HLS Protocol: Http://IP address: IP port/program name. m3u8 (e.g. Http://192.168.0.136:12003 /prog1.m3u8) HTTP Protocol: Http://IP address: IP port/program name Click “Open (e.g. Http://192.168.0.136:12000/prog1) Network Stream” RTSP Protocol: Rtsp: //IP address: IP port/program name (e.g.
Play the video/audio with media player (VLC is recommended) on computer Click “Open Click “Media” to unfold Network Stream” pull down menu HLS Protocol: Http://IP address: IP port/program name. m3u8 (e.g. Http://192.168.0.136:12003/prog1.m3u8) HTTP Protocol: Http://IP address: IP port/program name (e.g. Http://192.168.0.136:12000/prog1) RTSP Protocol: Rtsp: //IP address: IP port/program name (e.g.
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Steps: 1. Connect to STB/DVD etc with signal cable or insert USB memory with xx.ts files to provide signal source. 2. Connect to router (Keep the encoder IP and router IP in the same network segment.) 3. Connect the router and the manage PC by entering the router IP in browser like below: (Keep the PC IP in the same network segment with encoder IP and router IP.) DMZ Host:...
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2: 3rd Party Media Player like VLC, Buzz Player etc 3: Browser with HLS plug-in 4: Depend on the protocols supported by the STB CHENGDU DEXIN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD No.10 & No.12, Wuxing 4 road, Wuhou District, Chengdu, China 610045 www.dsdvb.com;...
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