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Operational Manual
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Targa-2 Receiver
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  • Page 1 Operational Manual Dream Chip Technologies Targa-2 Receiver TV Broadcast Receiver...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Table of Content Introduction ....................5 Quality Policy ..................5 What is Targa-2 Receiver? ..............6 Product Overview................7 1.3.1 Front View ................. 7 1.3.2 Back View .................. 8 Quickstart ....................9 Connecting Targa ................9 Power-on from DC Adapter .............. 9 Power-off in DC Adapter Mode ............
  • Page 3 Content 3.1.4 System Log / Kernel Log ............18 3.1.5 Processes ................. 18 3.1.6 Realtime Graphs ..............18 System ..................... 19 3.2.1 System ..................19 3.2.2 Administration ................ 19 3.2.3 Software .................. 20 3.2.4 Startup ..................20 3.2.5 Scheduled Tasks ..............20 3.2.6 Mount Points ................
  • Page 4 Any of the trademarks, brand names or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in this document are the property of their respective owners. Dream Chip Technologies GmbH is neither endorsed by nor affiliated with any of the holders of any such rights.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction 1 Introduction Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the Dream Chip Technologies Targa-2 Receiver TV Broadcast Receiver. This package includes  The Targa-2 Receiver TV Broadcast Receiver  A Power Adapter  This User Manual This User Manual will provide all information to setup and operate your Targa-2 Receiver system.

  • Page 6: What Is Targa-2 Receiver

    Introduction 1.2 What is Targa-2 Receiver? Targa-Receiver is a compact video and audio decoder which is designed for TV broadcast applications. It is attached to LAN Networks using its Ethernet port. Targa-Receiver can decode SD and HD H264 encoded elementary video streams and AAC audio streams.

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Introduction 1.3 Product Overview 1.3.1 Front View Targa Status LED TA RGA AUDIO HDM I i n HDMI out TV Br oadcast Receiv er Interface Type Description Targa Status green flashing: Targa is booted and running red flashing: Targa is shutting down HDMI in HDMI A - no function -...

  • Page 8: Back View

    Introduction 1.3.2 Back View Power LED SDI out micr o SD US B E TH Reset Power Switch . 1 5-2 5V= TA RGA TV Br oadcast 30 W Receiv er Interfac Type Description SDI out HD-SDI AV Output RJ45 Ethernet Interface 100MBit/s USB 2.0 - A Optional USB Interface for recording...

  • Page 9: Quickstart

    Quickstart 2 Quickstart This chapter provides a quick start guide and explains all essential features and settings to get your Targa device up and running. For an in depth explanation off all features see chapter 3. 2.1 Connecting Targa Targa can be connected to a display using the HDMI or HD-SDI output. Analog audio can be connected over 3.5mm audio in and out jacks.
  • Page 10 Quickstart...

  • Page 11: Accessing The Web Interface

    Quickstart 2.5 Accessing the Web Interface Open the web interface of the Targa Transmitter by typing the following URL in the address bar of your browser: http://192.168.1.1 Now, the following login page should be displayed: If no password is set (which is the default with factory settings), just click on the Login button without entering a password.
  • Page 12 The web interface can be used to configure all functions of the Targa Receiver. It is navigated using the main tabs which are displayed below the Dream Chip logo and version string. Each tab can have multiple sub tabs with further settings and information.

  • Page 13: Network Settings

    Quickstart 2.6 Network Settings Network settings can be configured in the Network tab: Here, you can see three network interfaces: • LAN interface referring to the ETH Port • VPN interface referring to a virtual network that is used to secure data transmission (see chapter 3.3.2 for more details) •...
  • Page 14 Quickstart enter IP address, netmask and standard gateways according to your internet service provider. Also make sure that all ports used for sending / receiving data are opened in any involved firewalls of your network. Having entered the changes, don’t forget to click on “Save & Apply” in the respective tab to save your changes.

  • Page 15: Decoder Configuration

    Quickstart 2.7 Decoder Configuration Connect your display to the transmitter via the HDMI or HD-SDI output. Then open the Targa Decoder tab and go to the Video/Audio sub tab. 2.7.1 Video Settings The receiver can decode HD video streams with a resolution of 1280x720 (HD) or 1920x1080 (Full-HD) pixels, SD streams can have resolution of either 448x256, 672x384 or 1024x576 pixels.

  • Page 16: General Settings

    Quickstart The “Audio Sample Rate” can usually be left at 48 kHz, if your application requires it, you may change it to 44.1 kHz. 2.7.3 General Settings Usually you will not need to change the settings listed under “General Decoder Settings”, for more details on these advanced settings see chapter 3.5.2.
  • Page 17 Quickstart Congratulations Congratulations, you have now finished the basic configuration of your Targa Receiver. The reference manual which follows on the next pages gives a detailed overview of all functions provided by the Targa Transmitter.

  • Page 18: Reference Manual

    Reference Manual 3 Reference Manual This chapter contains detailed information about all of Targa’s functions. Please read the Quickstart chapter to perform a first time setup of your device, before you continue with the advanced settings in this chapter. For easy navigation the chapters of the reference manual are named according to the tabs and sub tabs of the web interface.

  • Page 19: System

    Reference Manual 3.1.6.1 Load Shows a graph of the system load (CPU usage). 3.1.6.2 Traffic Shows graphs for the inbound and output data traffic that is transmitted over each network interface. Very handy tool to check the current upload of the Targa transmitter.

  • Page 20: Software

    Reference Manual settings, if you are unsure what you are doing, because you may lose access to your device. 3.2.3 Software Software sub tab shows an overview of all installed software packages. Please do not remove any of the installed packages, or your device might become inoperable.

  • Page 21: Services

    Reference Manual 3.3 Services This tab holds settings for background applications running on this device. This includes dynamic DNS and an OpenVPN application. 3.3.1 Dynamic DNS On the Services tab, Dynamic DNS can be configured so that the router can be reached with a fixed hostname while having a dynamically changing IP address.

  • Page 22: Static Routes

    Reference Manual • LAN interface referring to the ETH Port • VPN interface referring to a virtual network that is used to secure data transmission (see chapter 3.3.2 for more details) • By default the WAN interface is not used Usually there is no need to change the VPN and WAN interface settings.

  • Page 23: Diagnostics

    Reference Manual 3.4.3.3 Traffic Rules Traffic rules allow certain traffic between the transmitter and other devices. The transmitter comes preconfigured with all needed traffic rules, so adjustments are only needed for custom applications. 3.4.3.4 Custom Rules Here you can setup custom firewall roles by entering Linux commands. Only for experienced users.

  • Page 24: Video / Audio

    Reference Manual 3.5.2 Video / Audio In the Video / Audio tab the video and audio decoders of the Targa Receiver are configured. The following table gives an overview of the available video settings: Setting Description Default Video Mode Set this to the resolution of the incoming 1090x1080 video stream.
  • Page 25 Reference Manual Return Channel stream to the specified IP address and port. The source is always the analog audio input. Micro Mode This option is only visible if the selected Mic Bias audio source is “Analog”. Disabled If the analog audio source is a microphone set the bias to 2 or 2.5V, this will power the microphone.
  • Page 26 Reference Manual Buffer streams to reorder RTP packets before decoding. Only valid if RTP is enabled, otherwise it is ignored. The latency caused by the jitter buffer will lie between MIN and MAX frames (see below). Minimum A high number will increase the video Frames in the latency, a low number might cause bad Video Jitter...

  • Page 27: Evaluation

    Reference Manual Video/Audio tab also has a button for restarting the Decoder. You do not have to press this button after clicking “Save & Apply”, applying the changes will automatically restart the Decoder. But it might be handy during normal operation, if you feel the need to restart the decoder.

  • Page 28: Can

    Reference Manual reorders the packets. 3.5.4 CAN Targa optionally supports a CAN bus interface. Choose a CAN mode to show the settings related to this mode. The following modes setup a bidirectional, transparent CAN tunnel between a Targa Transmitter and a Targa Receiver. It can be used to connect two CAN networks using the LTE or LAN connection of the Targa devices.

  • Page 29: Faq

    4 FAQ Q: The video is of low quality, the stream is flickering and the picture is pixelated. A wrong video mode and framerate may cause a pixelated and flickering stream. Therefore, check if the settings of the decoder on the Video/Audio tab and those of the transmitter are corresponding.

  • Page 30: Technical Data

    Technical Data 5 Technical Data Dimensions:  W: 105 mm L: 120 mm H: 38 mm  Weight: 400 g Power supply:  Power consumption: ~8W  External power supply: 15 V-25 V / 30 W Interfaces (depending on your model, some connectors might not be present): ...
  • Page 31 Technical Data  Built in Video Scaler and Deinterlacer  MPEG ES (optionally with RTP) Audio Stream Features:  Audio Compression: AAC-LC  Analog and Digital Audio Input / Output  Audio Return Channel...

  • Page 32: Year Limited Warranty

    Dream Chip Technologies GmbH parts or supplies, or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.

  • Page 33: Disposal

    Disposal 7 Disposal This product is designed for professional use only, and must not be disposed of as household waste. For disposal, return the product directly to Dream Chip Technologies: Dream Chip Technologies GmbH Steinriede 10 30827 Garbsen Germany Request an RMA number via email (rma@dreamchip.de) for free returning.

  • Page 34: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity 8 Declaration of Conformity This product complies with the requirements of the relevant CE standards:  2014/30/EU (EMC)  2014/35/EU (LVD)  2011/65/EU (RoHS)  2006/1907/EG (REACH)  2002/96/EG (WEEE) 8.1 For customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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