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Coretec VCX-4400-E Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Revision Date: March 3, 2010
VCX-4400-E
MPEG-4 Encoder, IP
VCX-4400-ER MPEG-4 Encoder, IP Rack Mount
Core Tec Communications, LLC
2950 Lake Emma Rd
Suite 1030
Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA
Phone (407) 331-0547
Fax
(407) 331 0656
www.coretec.com
Technical Support:
U.S. 877-331-0547
(Toll Free)
Elsewhere: 407-331-0547

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Revision Date: March 3, 2010 VCX-4400-E MPEG-4 Encoder, IP VCX-4400-ER MPEG-4 Encoder, IP Rack Mount Core Tec Communications, LLC 2950 Lake Emma Rd Suite 1030 Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA Phone (407) 331-0547 (407) 331 0656 www.coretec.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents  Introduction ............................. 3     Familiarization with the VCX4400-E ..................4 Familiarization with the VCX4400-E ..................4   Com Port Data Interface ......................5   Video Input Interface ........................5   Ethernet Interface ........................5   Power ............................5  ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction  The VCX-4400-E and the -ER are the chassis versions of the Core Tec stand-alone VCX- 4400 MPEG-4 IP product series. These units are fully compatible with the “-ER” card cage versions of the product series. The VCX-4400 Digital Video Codec system consists of a video encoder and a Core Tec decoder pair providing the capability for one-way end-end transmission of compressed digital video in IP packets at data rates in the 64kbps to 3.5 Mbps range.

  • Page 4: Familiarization With The Vcx4400-E

    The VCX-4400-D Video Decoder accepts the signal from the network originally generated by a VCX-4400-E video encoder. The unit effectively decompresses this data stream and re-creates an analog waveform in NTSC (or PAL) video format. The unit supports the bi-directional data transmission of two data sub-channels, corresponding to the encoder.

  • Page 5: Com Port Data Interface

    Com Port Data Interface  There are two bi-directional data interfaces, RS-232 and RS-422 selectable, on the encoder and decoder assemblies. Each interface uses RJ-45 connectors. Refer to Table below for the correct pin out. When using the RS-232 configuration pin 7 is ground. Com Port parameters are configured through the system software.

  • Page 6: Mounting The Encoder

    The VCX-4400-E Encoder is a 19-inch wide 1U unit and is furnished with mounting ears allowing installation in a 19” rack frame. The VCX-4400-E-H is a desktop like unit that is 8.5 inches wide and designed to be a shelf model without the need to mounting. However if you choose to mount the half size model, extended mounting ears are available.
  • Page 7 Programming Configuration Section of this Manual. Here you will set the IP address and SUBNET Mask of the VCX-4400-E so that it is accessible on your SUBNET and has a valid IP address. (An example IP address is being used in the following example.):...

  • Page 8: Updating Firmware With Vcxnetburner

    com1ip 192.168.5.151 (IP address of the decoder that is sending sub-channel commands) com1tcp 1 (assume a universal decoder) com1server 0 com1timeout 10 com1baud 38400 MPEG4 Configuration The MPEG4 encoder requires the following parameters be configured to your network: videoip 239.5.5.151 (use a valid IP on your network) port 4570 bitrate 1000 res cif...
  • Page 9 Overview VcxNetBurner has a few interface features that the user should be familiar with before attempting to update a device. The basic steps are… 1) import the firmware description, 2) broadcast the server IP, and then 3) initiate the update. However the user needs to be aware of the general process, optional steps, potential problems, and what to do in the case of an error.
  • Page 10 The Activity screen contains a list of the current activity and a history of past update operations. A VCX-2400 device that has finished updating with indicate either 1) Complete, 2) Version Current, or 3) Failed. The Device column lists the serial number of each unit that is responding to the update command.
  • Page 11 NOTE: It is important that a VCX-2400 device that has a Failed status NOT be turned off or rebooted. At the point that the failure occurs the device will not be in a bootable state. If power is cycled or the firmware cannot be updated without failure after repeated attempts then the firmware chip will need to be replaced.
  • Page 12 menu’s File- >Import option. This is explained later in this document. The Apply button saves the current setting on this screen so that when VcxNetBurner is loaded these parameters are restored. The Revert button will reload the currently saved parameter set. So if you have modified this screen it can be restored if you haven’t used apply.
  • Page 15 The Menu File Menu The menu contains selections for 1) File, 2) Options, and 3) Help. The File menu selection presents the following drop down menu: The Exit option will close the application. The Import selection is used to select and configure VcxNetBurner for a particular firmware update version.
  • Page 16 This dialog is telling you that you can save the imported parameters by pressing OK. Or by pressing Cancel just use the parameters until the application is closed. If you press Cancel the parameters are still loaded but the old parameters will be loaded then next time VcxNetBurner is used.
  • Page 17 VcxNetBurner to multicast a command to all devices to set their Update Server IP to the computer running VcxNetBurner. The devices will only remember the Update Server IP until the next reboot or power cycle. Reboots automatically occur after a successful firmware update. It is not necessary to perform a Broadcast Server operation if the devices have already been programmed with an Update Server IP.

  • Page 18: Ip Configuration

    The Help menu selection will present the following dropdown menu. At this time the only option is the About box selection. The about box will display the current version of VcxNetConfigure. The current version in this example is V1.1 as shown. Instructions for Use The following steps should be performed to update your VCX-2400 devices.

  • Page 19: Initial Ip Addressing

    Initial IP Addressing  To set the device parameters properly, encoder and decoder units must be given appropriate IP addresses, compatible with the network on which they are to be connected. The software module VXNETCONFIG was developed to allow a network administrator to set the IP and Subnet in the VCX-4400 series encoders and decoders.
  • Page 20 Description of Program Functions The first box on the left hand side of the window displays the current IP address of the CORE TEC device being interrogated. Type the new IP address into this space The second box is used to change the SUBNET address. Note that the address displayed is always 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 21: Connecting To Unit

    Connecting to Unit  There are currently three ways to connect to the VCX-4400-E. 1) Telnet Password: admin (default) To change the default password perform the following: Type: PASSWORD <followed by your password (up to 11 characters)> Where <your password> equals the new password.
  • Page 22 2) Terminal Program NOTE: The following procedure is valid for standalone units only and is not applicable to rack mount units. The Terminal Program, such as HyperTerminal, configuration procedure uses the serial connection on the front of the unit. Using the PCA-2400 programming cable, connect to the control port. This cable should be attached to the serial port of an attached PC and the Hyper Terminal program launched.

  • Page 23: Program Commands

    Program Commands  IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. After entering one or more commands, it is necessary to enter COMMIT and REBOOT for the new settings to take effect. 2. Typing “?” displays a listing of all commands. Network Setup  IP (IP Address) The IP address setup is in the form of decimal dotted notation. The selection of an IP should come from the person who administrates the network.

  • Page 24: Common Commands

    This command will clear the gateway table. There are no parameters. This command clears all entries. CMDPORT <TCP command port number> The TCP command port selection is configurable. However, the default setting should be adequate for normal operation. The command port is used by software that can operate the VCX-4400 devices programmatically.

  • Page 25: Encoder Commands

    EXIT Exits from the command prompt and releases the current login. You may also use the following alternatives… LO (Log Off) and QUIT. NTSC This command sets unit for NTSC video operation. This command sets unit for PAL video operation. REBOOT This command restarts device from power-up state.
  • Page 26 not necessary for both ends to use the same configuration. The following is a list of the configuration items for the sub-channel: Channel Enable Baud rate Parity IP address of target TCP port for operation RS422 or RS232 Certain VCX-4400 devices can be delivered with either one or two com ports. The ports are designated as 1 and 2.
  • Page 27 The IP address of the destination for the com port data is set by this command. A typical setup would have an encoder and a decoder. The decoder would have a com port IP address that is the same as the encoder.

  • Page 28: Osd Commands (On Screen Display)

    OSD COMMANDS (On Screen Display)  These permit the configuration of the On-Screen-Display(OSD) properties of the encoder. This section is for labeling the video stream. OSD <1…5> <label text> This command permits up to five lines of text to be configured for display with the outgoing video stream.
  • Page 29 Default: P (program stream) Example: STREAMTYPE T (transport stream) PROFILE This command is used to select a desired resolution for the encoded video. It also sets the optimal defaults for other parameters, such as bit rate. The allowable settings are QQCIF, QCIF, CIF, 1/2, D1.

  • Page 30: Sap Settings

    BRIGHT [n] This command adjusts image brightness. The acceptable range is from 0 to 255, where a higher number provides more brightness. Default: 128 Example Command: BRIGHT 170 (increases brightness from default setting) CONTRAST [n] This command adjusts image contrast. The acceptable range is from 0 to 127, where a higher number provides more contrast.
  • Page 31 This command is used to enable or disable the SAP multicast. ON or OFF are the permitted parameters. Default: OFF Example: SAP ON SAPAUTHOR This command is used to set the SDP (RFC-2327) author information. The parameter is an ASCII string with a limitation of 30 characters. Default: No text SAPCOPYRIGHT This command is used to set the SDP (RFC-2327) copyright information.

  • Page 32: Miscellaneous Settings

    SAPPORT This command sets the destination port for SAP packets. The port number is defined in RFC- 2974. It is unlikely that the user will need to change this setting. Default: 9875 SAPUPDATE Issue this command after changing the SAP parameters to update all devices listening to SAP multicasts.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    This command permits a periodic timed reboot of the device. The parameter is the number of seconds between reboots. Default: 0 (off) Example: AUTOREBOOT 3600 AUTOSTART This command sets a periodic timed restart of the video encoder/decoder. The parameter is the number of seconds between starts.
  • Page 34 .6 pounds Temperature -20 degrees to + 70 degrees Centigrade (-4 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit) Humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing POWER REQUIREMENTS From Enclosure CONNECTORS Video NTSC/PAL BNC Power From Back-plane (36 pin Molex) Data Network RJ-45 Com ports RJ-45  ...

  • Page 35: Model Numbers

    Format: EIA RS-232C (primary data lines) Rate: 38.4 kbps Form: 8-bit data, 1 stop bit, no parity Model Numbers  BASE MODELS VCX-4400-E MPEG 4 Video Encoder – IP VCX-4400-E-R MPEG 4 Video Encoder – IP (Card Cage Mount) *Note: Base models feature two data sub-channels...

  • Page 36: Pinouts

    SW-2400 Video Watchdog User Software Appendix A  Pinouts  Com Port Data Interface Pin Out (uses RJ-45 Plug)   Signal Description Signal Type RS-232 Receive Input RS-232 Output RS-232 Transmit Output RS-232 Input RS-422 Receive Data + Input RS-422 Transmit Data - Output  ...

  • Page 37: Rj­11 To Serial Interface Adaptor Pinout

    RJ­11 to Serial Interface Adaptor Pinout  The PC should have its Com Port configured as: Baud rate 38,400 kbps Data bits 8 bits Parity No Parity Stop Bits 1 Stop Bit Flow control None   RJ-11 Adaptor VCX-Encoder Series Front Panel Serial Interface Manuf acturer Supplied Serial Adaptor Below is the pin layout of the RJ-11: Function...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Ground Unused Unused Serial Out Serial In Ground Troubleshooting ...

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