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Source NETNode Phase 5 Software User Guide Solo Concept Guide IP Concept Guide Document History This is a controlled document, written and produced by the DTC Technical Publications team. Changes are recorded in the table below. Revision Date Author Summary of Changes...
16 user-defined presets, as well as IP based control. The HEVC codec used in AEON products offers a step change in compression efficiency over H.264 systems, whilst maintaining low end to end latency suitable for live events.
The decoder has an integrated control panel with sunlight-readable OLED display covering all major functions, as well as IP based control. The HEVC codec used in AEON products offers a step change in compression efficiency over H.264 systems, whilst maintaining low end to end latency suitable for live events.
AEON Transmitter and Decoder User Guide AEON Transmitter Variants 2.6.1 Product Code This part number will be on the AEON-TX label. This will identify which variant has been delivered to you. Part Number Product Description AEON-TX-AB-198750D-044 AEON-TX 1.98-2.70GHz, 6.40-7.50GHz, 410-480MHz telemetry, AB-mount AEON-TX-V-198750D-044 AEON-TX 1.98-2.70GHz, 6.40-7.50GHz, 410-480MHz telemetry, V-mount...
This chapter will help you identify all the connections and interfaces to help you install and control the AEON Transmitter or Decoder. AEON Transmitter The AEON-TX has several facets which have been given nominal titles; Top Panel, Bottom Panel, Left Panel (LCD), Right Panel, Camera Mount Plate and Battery Mount Plate. 3.2.1...
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High density BNC ASI video IN and OUT. socket x 2 Note: ASI IN can be set up as an SDI input when the AEON Mesh is Section 6.3.4 configured as an SDR Dual Encoder (see 3.5mm jack socket x 2 Microphone and headphone audio for talkback.
4.1.2 AEON Decoder Power to the AEON Decoder is supplied via the 12–17V DC input on the rear panel via the supplied CA0649 12V PSU. Power on/off is controlled by the front panel switch. Push and release to switch on, the switch will latch. Push and release to switch off, the switch will unlatch.
4.3.1 Introduction Our devices are shipped to you with the IP DHCP setting enabled. This means that if the AEON Transmitter is connected to a network which is administered by a DHCP server, the IP address will be automatically allocated to it.
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4.3.3 Establish the AEON Transmitter’s IP Address using Node Finder Power up the AEON Transmitter using one of the methods explained above. Double click the newly installed Node Finder icon from your PC desktop. Find the AEON Transmitter IP address from the Node Finder list.
AEON Transmitter and Decoder User Guide AEON Transmitter Web Browser Control Now the IP address has been established, you can use a web browser to configure and monitor the AEON Transmitter. Note: Although all web browsers may work with AEON devices, some operations cannot be guaranteed. DTC strongly recommend the use of Google Chrome.
5. AEON Transmitter Web Browser Operation Introduction AEON Transmitters can be controlled from a web browser application via an Ethernet to setup pre- deployment configurations. Note: Although all web browsers will work with AEON Transmitter, some operations cannot be guaranteed.
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The unit name will identify your AEON Transmitter. Application MESH You can use this field to change the application of the AEON SOL-TX Transmitter if it has both license applications applied. When in SOL-TX mode, the unit RF ports are transmit only.
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5.6.3 IP Settings Our devices are shipped to you with the DHCP setting enabled. This means that if the AEON Transmitter is connected to a network which is administered by a DHCP server, an IP address will be automatically allocated to it.
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DHCP Server Settings Property Description DHCP Server Enable If this box is set, the AEON transmitter will act as a DHCP server. This setting will be greyed out if the IP setting for DHCP Enable is set, Section 5.6.3 Start Address The DHCP address range.
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TP-LINK AC1200 Parameter Description Wi-Fi Mode Set to Access Point to allow the AEON-TX to connect to other Wi-Fi enabled devices. Wi-Fi Band Set the Wi-Fi Band for the system. Channel Channels 1, 6 and 11 are primary Wi-Fi channels.
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Change Password dialogue box opens: 5.6.9 System Button The AEON Transmitter has an SD card which allows the user to store recordings. If you click on the System button, a dialogue box opens: Reboot Unit – will force a reboot of the AEON Transmitter ...
Property Value Description Compression HEVC When the AEON Transmitter Encoder Config is set to AEON Single in the Unit tab, the encoding mode will always be MPEG2 HEVC. QuadSync When encoding 4 x 3G-SDI inputs in 4K video format, it is advisable to set QuadSync to On.
Reboot to clear. The above screenshot shows a fail. Engineering>Calibration Tab The Calibration tab is used to set the calibration values of the AEON Transmitter. They are password controlled and are used at DTC to configure RF performance prior to shipment.
5.15.2 License Upgrade If you have a new license file which needs to be uploaded to the AEON Transmitter, you will need to save it to a convenient location on your PCs file system. On the AEON Transmitter web browser, go to the Engineering>Uploads tab and click on Choose File under the License heading.
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AEON Transmitter and Decoder User Guide 5.15.3 D750/B110 Upgrade If you have a D750 or B110 upgrade file which needs to be uploaded to the AEON Transmitter, you will need to save it to a convenient location on your PCs file system.
Description AEON Remux Stream Set to Stream by default. This means that what is being encoded by the AEON will appear on the Streamer 1 output. ASI Output Checkbox When set, the ASI output will contain the same content sent over Streamer 1.
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Description Video Source Select the video input source. SDI (ASI IN) The physical port on the AEON Transmitter is indicated in MJPEG 1 (USB) brackets. Note: SDI input will only work when ASI IN is not being used to Remux.
7. AEON Transmitter LCD Display Operation Overview When in deployment, the AEON Transmitter may be controlled and monitored via the LCD display. The LCD display will go into sleep mode after approximately one minute, to wake the LCD simply press or move the control knob in any direction.
Revision 2.1 AEON Transmitter and Decoder User Guide 8. AEON Decoder Operation Introduction AEON Decoders are controlled from the front panel OLED display. Section 3.3 for hardware connectivity. OLED Display 8.2.1 Boot Up After initialisation on boot up, the status page will be displayed. The status page displays current settings and video input information.
AEON Transmitter and Decoder User Guide Software Upgrades If you have an upgrade file which needs to be uploaded to the AEON Decoder, you will need to save it to a convenient location on your PCs file system. Note: The file name will contain the version, check the Unit parameters on the OLED display to confirm the upgrade file is for a newer software version.
AEON Transmitter fitted to a 4K video camera. The COFDM transmission is received by a PRORXD and the ASI output is passed to the AEON Decoder. The decoded 4K video is output as 4 x 3G-SDI video to a monitor for viewing.
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Ultra HD 2160p50/59 – 16-QAM, FEC 1/2 or 2/3, Dual Pedestal enabled The PRORXD Receiver should lock to the transmission and the demodulated ASI output passed to the AEON Decoder. The Decoder OLED display should show ASI: Lock and the 4 x 3G-SDI output is available at the Decoder for onward process.
Figure 9-2 IP Mesh Radio Figure 9-2 is an example setup of AEON Transmitters configured in an IP Mesh network. The network is a fluid, self-healing Mesh of up to 16 nodes on a single transmit frequency. The IP data can be passed onwards to a LAN or monitored on a laptop or PC.
(no restricted content) Using the DTC RMA Service If there is a problem and all troubleshooting steps have been unsuccessful, you may need to contact DTC for Return Material Authorisation (RMA) service. 11.3.1 Contact DTC Please call our Technical Support Line on +44 (0) 1489 884550. If this has been done and the issue cannot be resolved, email solent.customerhub@domotactical.com...
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AEON Transmitter and Decoder User Guide 11.3.3 Pack the Device Note: Before packing, remove all personal non-DTC kit or media from the device. Use the original shipping container and packing materials, if possible. If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the equipment with soft material (e.g. PU/PE form) then put the wrapped equipment into a hard cardboard shipping box.
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(see NTSC). Pan-tilt-zoom is a common way of referring to controllable cameras. Definition Quadrature Amplitude Modulation. DTC products commonly use either the 16 state (16-QAM) or 64 state (64- QAM) modulation schemes QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying digital modulation scheme.
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