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Summary of Contents for FAB Media Encoder
- Page 1 MEDIA ENCODER...
- Page 2 Part F.A. BERNHARDT GMBH Teletext & Subtitling Products Group FAB Media Encoder FT-MEDIAENC 1...
- Page 3 T E L E T E X T & S U B T I T L I N G P R O D U C T S G R O U P FAB Media Encoder FT-MEDIAENC 1 User Manual F.A. Bernhardt GmbH Melkstattweg 27 •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............... 3 Benefits ............... 4 Subtitle Preparation System ........5 Installation ................. 8 Hardware and Software Installation ......8 Hardware Requirements ................8 Hardware Installation ................8 Software Installation................. 9 Cabling ..............10 Operation ................. 13 Encoding Session ............. -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction A quick overview of FAB Media Encoder FT-MEDIAENC 1 FAB Media Encoder is a system for recording of video, audio and timecode to O V E R V I E W Windows Media Format 9 files. It is designed as a replacement for the recording ... -
Page 6: Benefits
The resulting media file can be used for subtitling preparation by using FAB Subtitling Preparation Software. Benefits Using FAB Media Encoder to produce media files instead of tape copies results B E N E F I T S in major benefits in the subtitling preparation process. -
Page 7: Subtitle Preparation System
P R E P S Y S T E M Please note that this description does not describe the FAB Media Information Encoder System. It describes a system for preparation of subtitles. - Page 8 Example of a traditional subtitling system Video + VITC Timecode Video in a window card LTC Timecode VCR (Tape) Timecode reader A traditional subtitling system consists of Video recorder/player TV set for preview of video PC with timecode reader card and video in a window card Having to connect all these components results in a number of cables with unprofessional connectors that are difficult to connect and often cause problems.
- Page 9 It is obvious that the system is a PC that can be bought off the shelf with no special components. The advantages are very clear: No special cables Standard software: FAB Subtitler, Windows operating system Easy maintenance and integration into corporate network Easy replacement of hardware if necessary...
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Page 10: Installation
2 free PCI slots Windows operating system Hardware Installation To install the hardware for FAB Media Encoder, open the PC and install the following cards: Video in a window card into a PCI slot Timecode reader card into a PCI slot... -
Page 11: Software Installation
S O F T W A R E proceed with the section “Cabling”. Information To install the software for FAB Media Encoder use the following procedure: Install Windows Install the driver for the Video in a window card Install the driver for the timecode reader card... -
Page 12: Cabling
By making the above connections all 3 cards should have their inputs connected. The VITC/LTC connections are only necessary if VICT/LTC timecodes are used. You will see a view of the back of FAB Media Encoder on the following page. - Page 13 LTC In balanced/ unbalanced (2xRCA) Video VITC In Input (BNC) (RCA) Output Fast Ethernet (RJ45) Audio In unbalanced Mouse POWER Keyboard SUPPLY 230V COM2 COM1 The timecode reader card has two DIP switches. LTC Input Asymmetrical input on lower RCA connector OFF Symmetrical input on upper and lower RCA connector Make sure to select the correct setting depending on whether you have connected symmetrical or asymmetrical signal.
- Page 14 Encoder to playout a recorded file FAB Media Encoder will simply not do anything because there is no video output. FAB Media Encoder may start and stop encoding with a short delay after it was instructed to do so by the automation system. This however is not important for the application because the file will never be played out frame accurately by the automation system.
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Page 15: Operation
Operation Operation of FAB Media Encoder FT-MEDIAENC 1 This chapter describes how to use FAB Media Encoder. The operation is very O P E R A T I O N easy as there is only one “record” button available, the same as on a standard ... -
Page 16: Encoding Session
Encoding Session After the software is started the following is displayed on the screen: E N C O D I N G Information Before starting the encoding process the user has the possibility to enter the following data: Duration of the encoding session The encoding process will be stopped automatically when the specified duration has been reached. - Page 17 To start the encoding: click on the “ENCODE” button or press ENTER To stop the encoding: click on the “STOP” button or press ENTER After the file has been encoded a window will be displayed which allows you to copy the file to CD/DVD or to any folder (i.e. on a file server). Depending on the settings in options the copying will be done automatically immediately after the encoding process has finished.
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Page 18: Checking The Encoded Media File
F I L E disc it can be checked. C H E C K The FAB Media Player program is provided to check the encoded media file. Information You can open the encoded media file and play it. The timecode is also displayed. -
Page 19: Configuration
In the menu Options you will find an option “Setup” which will allow you to C O N F I G U R I N G configure FAB Media encoder and adapt it to the requirements of the current ... - Page 20 Control VTR with Sony 9-pin protocol on COMx FAB Media Encoder can be connected to a VTR over a serial port. In such case the VTR can be controlled with Play, Pause, … buttons displayed by FAB Media Encoder.
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Page 21: Timecode
FAB before delivering the system. You should not change this value unless you are instructed to do so by FAB or if you encounter an offset between the timecode and the timecode on the screen and the timecode... -
Page 22: Encoder
Encoder Video in a window card Is the type of the video encoder card that is installed. Audio Source Select the sound card that you wish to use. Audio Input Select the input connector on the sound card. Generally LINE IN should be used. -
Page 23: Examples Of Bitrates
Examples of Bitrates Examples of bitrates for different media and duration of encoding: Duration/Media 650 MB 2 GB 4.7 GB CD ROM 15 min 3000 kbit/s 3000 kbit/s 3000 kbit/s 30 min 2900 kbit/s 3000 kbit/s 3000 kbit/s 45 min 1900 kbit/s 3000 kbit/s 3000 kbit/s... -
Page 24: Copy
Copy Copy the file to CD/DVD Specify the CD/DVD drive that you wish to use record the CD/DVD. Erase rewriteable media before recording Specify whether rewritable CD/DVD media should be erased before recording. Copy the file to the following folder Specify the folder to which the file should be copied after it was encoded. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
FAB Media Encoder. Hardware Problems H A R D W A R E P R O B L E M S “Computer hangs or reboots when FAB Media Encoder program is started” Information When the program is starting hold down the SHIFT or CTRL key. This way no hardware components will be initialized.