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- Page 1 X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide Version 1.1.1 Model No: SC0F50A-00E Document code: MN04-00008-2E...
- Page 2 Socionext Inc. reserves the right, without prior notice or liability, to make changes to product design or specifications. Socionext Inc. assumes no responsibility for product use or for the rights of third parties, which may be affected in any way by the product’s use.
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Page 3: Revision History
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide Revision History Date Revision Description June 4, 2019 1.1.0 Initial version Oct. 2, 2019 1.1.1 Minor editorial changes were made. 5.2 Overheating Table 25 was modified. Appendix A System Specifications P frame was deleted from supported frames in “Codec features”. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ........................... 8 ..............................8 UPPORT ............................. 9 EFINITIONS INSTALLING THE SYSTEM ........................10 X500E P ......................10 NPACKING THE ACKAGE XVTEC M ....................10 NSTALLING THE ANAGEMENT USING X500E ............................. 11 .............................. - Page 5 Figure 35: End of Boot Sequence with Successful IP Address Allocation ..........43 Figure 36: Attempting to Retrieve Network Parameters from DHCP Server ........43 Figure 37: X500E Failed to Retrieve IP Address from DHCP Server ............44 Figure 38: Release SW Button to Begin Restoring Defaults ..............45 Figure 39: System Defaults Successfully Restored ................
- Page 6 X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide Figure 42: End of Recovery Process ...................... 46 Figure 43: Recovery Page ........................48 Figure 44: Selecting the Image File ....................... 48 Figure 45: Upgrade Status Field ......................49 Figure 46: Recovery LED Indicators ....................... 49 Figure 47: Resetting the User/Password ....................
- Page 7 List of Tables Table 1: Contact Us ..........................8 Table 2: Definitions ..........................9 Table 3: Items Shipped in the X500E Package ..................10 Table 4: Buttons ............................ 12 Table 5: Front Panel Connectors ......................12 Table 6: Rear Panel Connectors ......................12 Table 7: LEDs ............................
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Page 8: Introduction
The X500E HEVC UHD Encoder (hereinafter referred to as “X500E”) delivers superior video quality, allowing users to stream broadcast quality UHD video with up to 50% bandwidth savings compared to H.264. X500E provides best-in-class HEVC video quality of up to 4:2:2 10-bit and sets new industry standards for bit rate and latency. -
Page 9: Definitions
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide Definitions Table 2: Definitions Term Definition AAC_LC Advanced Audio Coding – Low Complexity Profile HEVC High-Efficiency Video Coding, a video compression standard. Standard guidelines are presented in ITU-T Recommendation H.265 Pixel depth The number of bits used to represent the color (or a color component) of a single pixel. Typical pixel depths are 8 (for 24-bit color) and 10 for (30-bit color). -
Page 10: Installing The System
Installing the System Unpacking the X500E Package The items listed below are shipped in the X500E package. When opening the package, make sure that all of the items are found. If any item is missing, please contact your representative. Table 3: Items Shipped in the X500E Package... -
Page 11: Using X500E
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide Using X500E This chapter contains information on the interfaces on the front and rear panels of X500E: • Buttons • Connectors • LEDs The front panel of X500E appears as depicted in the figure below: RST –... -
Page 12: Buttons
Hard reset. Press for 10 seconds to shut down and restart X500E. Multi-purpose switch used in factory reset and recovery scenarios. Connectors Table 5 and Table 6 below list the connectors on the front and rear panels of X500E. Table 5: Front Panel Connectors Label... -
Page 13: Table 7: Leds
Boot Sequence – with DHCP-allocated IP address • Overheating • Restoring System Defaults • System Recovery Video lock indicator. When X500E detects a supported video standard, the LED will light up as shown below: • Red: SD resolution • Orange: FHD/HD resolution •... -
Page 14: Configuring X500E
Using a DHCP-allocated IP address NOTE The factory-set IP address of X500E is in the APIPA range (169.254.x.x). A different APIPA IP address based on the X500E's MAC address is assigned to each X500E. 4.1.1.1 Assigning a Static IP Address To assign a static IP address to X500E: Execute the XVTEC Management Tool. -
Page 15: Figure 5: Setting The X500E Ip Address
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide Find the row in the table associated with X500E. Right-click on the row and select Set IP. The Set Device IP dialog box appears, as shown in the figure below. Figure 5: Setting the X500E IP Address Make sure that the IP Method selected is Static. -
Page 16: Accessing X500E
4.1.2 Accessing X500E To access and configure X500E using the web-based user interface, enter the IP address of X500E in the address bar of the browser, as shown in the figure below: Figure 8: Entering the IP Address in the Browser Address Bar Sign in by entering your user name and password in the dialog box displayed by your browser. -
Page 17: Figure 10: Configuration System Page Layout
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide Figure 10: Configuration System Page Layout The Main Menu offers the following capabilities, which are described in detail in the following sections: Table 8: Main Menu Entries Entry Description Video Input Provides access to video input format and settings. -
Page 18: Work Area
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide 4.1.3 Work Area This section contains guidelines for using the controls in the work area of the Configuration System, as described in the table below. Table 9: Control Types Field Type Example Description Field Types Read/Write Fields whose values can be modified –... -
Page 19: Video Input
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide Video Input Select Video Input on the main menu to display the Video Input page, as shown in the figure below. Figure 11: Video Input Page Page 19 of 58... -
Page 20: Table 10: Video Input Field Descriptions
Field Description Detected Video Format Signal status Indicates if X500E has detected a supported video standard: • If detected, the message Locked appears on a green background • If not detected, the message Not Locked appears on a red background. -
Page 21: Channel Settings
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide Channel Settings The Channel Settings tab is used to configure the following parameters: • Video encoding parameters • Audio encoding parameters • Streaming parameters Select Channel Settings and the relevant channel number on the main menu to display the Channel Settings page, as shown in the figure below. -
Page 22: Table 11: Channel Settings Field Descriptions
The algorithm used by X500E to maintain the target bit rate of X500E. • CBR (Constant Bit Rate). In CBR, X500E encodes the video at a constant bit rate. • Capped VBR (Capped Variable Bit Rate). In Capped VBR, X500E encodes the video at a variable bit rate, allocating more bits for complex scenes. - Page 23 The detected audio sampling rate used. Note: Only 48 kHz is supported. Bit rate The audio bit rate used by X500E, in bits per second (bps). Valid values are between 64,000 and 256,000 bps. Default is 80,000 bps. Coding The audio compression method: •...
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Page 24: Video Bitrate Settings
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide 4.3.1 Video Bitrate Settings Table 12 below summarizes the minimum and maximum bitrates supported by X500E for major video standards. • The minimum bitrate value depends on the video input standard. In addition, the minimum bit rate scales proportionally with the frame rate selected. -
Page 25: Streaming Modes
Enable smoothing the stream output from Ethernet port. This function is supported for TS-UDP only. TS-UDP stream URL This address is generated automatically by X500E and should be copied to the video decoder / player. NOTE The IPv4 multicast IP address range is between 224.0.0.0 and 239.255.255.255. Contact your system administrator for the specific address to use. -
Page 26: Figure 14: Rtp Streaming Fields
The RTP specification recommends that you select even RTP port numbers, and the next higher odd number for associated RTCP ports. Note that X500E does not send RTCP packets. Example RTP port selections: * Video RTP destination port: 55000 (associated RTCP port number would be 55001) -
Page 27: System Settings
RTSP stream name The name of the RTSP stream. RTSP stream URL The URL address is generated automatically by X500E and should be copied to the video decoder / player. System Settings Select System Settings on the main menu to open the System Settings Menu, as shown in the figure... -
Page 28: System Settings Main Page
Firmware Upgrade Used to perform firmware upgrades. Licensed Features Displays a list of features that have been enabled for use with X500E. 4.4.1 System Settings Main Page The System Settings main page displays firmware version information. To access the page from the main menu, select System Settings. -
Page 29: Table 19: Systems Settings Field Descriptions
The number of the active bank (an area in the FLASH memory) where all the software/firmware components are loaded Detect Unit Status LED Click on the button to toggle the STAT LED between blinking and not blinking. You can use this function to identify X500E currently being managed. Page 29 of 58... -
Page 30: Time & Date
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide 4.4.2 Time & Date The Time & Date page is used to set the system time and date – either manually, or automatically by an NTP server. To access the page from the main menu, select System Settings >> Time & Date. The Time &... -
Page 31: Network Configuration
4.4.3 Network Configuration The Network Configuration page is used to set the X500E’s network parameters. To access the page from the main menu, select System Settings >> Network Configuration. The Network Configuration page appears as shown in the figure below. -
Page 32: Table 21: Network Configuration Field Descriptions
Configuration Protocol). • Note: If a DHCP server is not up and running, X500E will fail to receive network configurations. In this case, X500E will attempt several times to send a DHCP request to the server. If no response is received, the X500E’s IP address defaults to an APIPA address. -
Page 33: User Management
4.4.4 User Management The User Management page is used to authorize users to manage X500E using the web interface. To access the page from the main menu, select System Settings >> User Management. The User Management page appears as shown in the figure below. -
Page 34: Firmware Upgrade
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide 4.4.5 Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade page is used to manage the firmware upgrade process. To access the page from the main menu, select System Settings >> Firmware Upgrade. The Firmware Upgrade page appears as depicted in the figure below. -
Page 35: Figure 22: Selecting The Image File
Choose File button. Click Upload to upload the image file to X500E. A series of progress messages will appear in a new field – Update Status – that appears on the page, as shown in Figure 23 below: •... -
Page 36: Licensed Features
4.4.6 Licensed Features The Licensed Features page displays a list of features that have been enabled for use with X500E. To access the page from the main menu, select System Settings >> Licensed Features. The Licensed Features page appears as shown in the figure below. -
Page 37: System Status
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide The Enabled Features section displays a list of features that have been enabled for use with X500E. Figure 27: Enabled Features System Status Select System Status on the main menu to display the System Status page, as shown in the figure below. -
Page 38: About
Select About on the main menu to display the About page, as shown in the figure below. Figure 29: About Page The About page provides access to the following resources: • The Socionext website at www.socionext.com • Customer support – the Socionext website Downloads page Page 38 of 58... -
Page 39: Socionext Legal Page
Socionext Legal Page The Socionext Legal page presents the End User License Agreement and warranty information. To access the page from the main menu, select About >> Legal Info >> Socionext Legal. The page appears as depicted in the figure below. -
Page 40: Open Source Software
The OSS (Open Source Software) page provides access to a list of OSS packages integrated into X500E, together with licensing information. To access the page from the main menu, select About >> Legal Info >> OSS. The page appears as shown in the figure below. -
Page 41: Certifications
Figure 32: Certifications Page Reboot Select Reboot on the main menu to shut down and restart X500E. The following decision box appears, requesting that you confirm the Reboot command. Figure 33: Reboot Confirmation Click OK to confirm the reboot. The following message box appears, informing you that the reboot process has begun. -
Page 42: Figure 34: X500E Rebooting
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide Figure 34: X500E Rebooting For more information on the reboot process, see the Boot Sequence section. Page 42 of 58... -
Page 43: Booting, Troubleshooting And Recovery
Disconnect and then reconnect the input power connector. During the booting process the LEDs on the front panel of X500E will light up or blink according to the current system state. The following sections describe the LED behavior when booting in Static and DHCP mode: •... -
Page 44: Overheating
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide If the DHCP server responds and successfully allocates an IP address to X500E, the STAT LED turns green, as shown in Figure 35 above, ending the boot sequence. While waiting for the DHCP server response, the STAT LED blinks in orange for up to one minute, as shown in Figure 36 above. -
Page 45: Restoring System Defaults
Copy the desired recovery image file to the “/firmware/upgrade/” (the image file must be named xvc-hevc.img). Insert the USB memory stick with the recovery image into one of the USB ports of X500E. NOTE * The partition containing the image should be formatted using the EXT4 or FAT32 (and not NTFS) file systems. -
Page 46: Figure 40: Release Sw Button To Begin System Recovery
Figure 41 below: Figure 41: Recovery LED Indicators Following a successful recovery, X500E will reboot. At the end of the boot sequence, the STAT LED will light up in green, as shown in Figure 42 below. Figure 42: End of Recovery Process... -
Page 47: Recovery Using Image On Network
The system boots using the new network settings. NOTE The host’s (your PC’s) IP address must be set to the same IP domain as X500E in order to access X500E. For example, you can set the PC’s IP address to: 192.168.1.101... -
Page 48: Figure 43: Recovery Page
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide Enter the IP address of X500E in the address bar of your browser to display the Recovery page, as shown in the figure below: Figure 43: Recovery Page Set the IP Address and Netmask as required (optional). -
Page 49: Resetting The User Name And Password
Choose File button. Click Upload to upload the image file to X500E. A series of progress messages will appear in a new field – Update Status – that appears on the page, as shown in Figure 45 below: •... -
Page 50: Figure 47: Resetting The User/Password
User’s Guide Figure 47: Resetting the User/Password Find the row in the table associated with X500E. Right-click on the row, and then select Set web interface User/Password. In the dialog box that appears, enter a new user name and password, and then click Apply. -
Page 51: Rest-Api
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide REST-API This chapter describes the operations for executing the REST-API in detail. REST-API Operations To execute the REST-API, use the operations according to the manual at the following URL. https://xvtec.docs.stoplight.io/ Page 51 of 58... -
Page 52: Appendix Asystem Specifications
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide Appendix A System Specifications Video Video Input HDMI Type A connector, HDMI v2.0a (Non HDCP) Input Resolution 4096x2160p [23.97, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60] Hz UHD: 3840x2160p [23.97, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60] Hz FHD: 1920x1080p [23.97, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60] Hz... - Page 53 X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide X500E Management Web-based interface via browser REST API Remote firmware upgrade via browser or REST API Hardware button for resetting factory defaults Physical/Environmental Dimensions (WxHxD) 214mm x 37mm x 155mm Weight 730 grams Operational Temperature...
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Page 54: Appendix Bsafety And Compliance
X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide Appendix B Safety and Compliance FCC Class B statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the standards for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 55 X500E HEVC UHD Encoder User’s Guide This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other household waste. Rather, it is your responsibility to dispose of equipment by bringing it to a designated collection point that handles recycling of discarded electrical and electronic equipment.
- Page 56 사용자 안내문 이 기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로 적합성평가를 받은 기기로서 가정용 환경에서 사용하는경우 전파간섭의 우려가 있습니다. KC class A 에 준거한 상태로 X500E 를 사용하기 위해서는아래 사진과 같이 AC 아답터의 DC 쪽 케이블에페라이트 코어를 장착할 필요가 있습니다. X500E 페라이트 코어는 포함되어 있지 않기 때문에 아래의 제품을 준비하십시오.
- Page 57 Socionext Inc. before undertaking such specialized use. Socionext Inc. will not be held liable for any claims and/or damages arising from uses such as those described above without the prior approval of the company.
- Page 58 Only use attachments and accessories specified and/or sold by the manufacturer. • Refer all servicing to Socionext Inc. Servicing is required when the device is damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cords or plug is damaged, when liquid is spilled or objects fall onto the device, when the device is exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or when the device is dropped.
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