DTC AEON User Manual

DTC AEON User Manual

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Resource Identifier: 100282
Revision 1.0
AEON Camera Control HEVC Transmitter
User Guide
Commercial in Confidence
DTC – Solent
Fusion 2
1100 Parkway
Solent Business Park
Whiteley
Hampshire
PO15 7AB
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1489 566 750

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  • Page 1 Resource Identifier: 100282 Revision 1.0 AEON Camera Control HEVC Transmitter User Guide Commercial in Confidence DTC – Solent Fusion 2 1100 Parkway Solent Business Park Whiteley Hampshire PO15 7AB United Kingdom +44 (0)1489 566 750...
  • Page 2: Intended Audience

     Notice about this Publication While DTC makes every attempt to maintain the accuracy of the information contained in its product manuals, the information is subject to change without notice. Performance specifications included in this manual are included for guidance. All particulars are given by DTC in good faith, actual performance may vary.
  • Page 3: Symbols

    Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. The information contained in this document is the property of Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Ltd. Any copying or reproduction in any form whatsoever is prohibited without the written permission of DTC. Related Documents All DTC documents can be downloaded from WatchDox.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    6. Camera Control Web Browser Operation ........... 6-18 Introduction ..........................6-18 Network Page..........................6-18 Maintenance Page ........................6-19 The Front Panel Page ......................... 6-19 Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 0-3 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 5 Charging ..........................10-30 10.5 Working with Lithium Batteries ....................10-30 10.6 Cleaning ..........................10-31 10.7 Storage ............................ 10-31 11. Appendix D – Glossary ................ 11-32 Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 0-4 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Two true balanced audio inputs are included with phantom power. The transmitter has an integrated control panel with 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.
  • Page 7: Product Package

    Carefully open the packaging and the remove the device and all other items. Verify that all the components have been included in the package as shown in the packing list. Inspect for shipping damage. Note: If there are missing parts or the condition of the equipment is not satisfactory, please call DTC for support. See Section 9.2.
  • Page 8: Variants

    Some product functions are enabled by licenses. The current licenses can be viewed in the control software. Part Number Description Platinum (included) DVB-T, Ultra Mobile Video Link (UMVL), Dual Pedestal, Single 4K, Quad HD Encoder LIC-AEON-PSF PSF Video Formats Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 2-3 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 9: Connections And Controls

    HD-BNC connectors to UHD BNC. Input 1 supports 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 3G-SDI Input 2 supports 3G-SDI only. Input 3 supports 6G-SDI and 3G-SDI Input 4 supports 3G-SDI only Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-4 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 10: Top Panel

    The OLED display, controls and indicators are covered in detail in Chapter 5. D-tap supply This terminal can tap up to 50W of power from the battery for auxiliary use. Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-5 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 11: Left Panel

    On the left panel is a 5-way circular jack (sockets) labelled TALLY. This can connect to a tally light used to indicate that the camera is live. Note: See Section 3.6 for pinout. Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-6 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 12: Pinout

    Lemo EEG.0B.304.CLL single key Function 3.6.2 Audio Lemo EEA.0B.305.CLL twin key Function AUD_IN_L+ AUD_IN_L- AUD_IN_R+ AUD_IN_R- 3.6.3 TALLY Lemo 5 EGG.0B.305.CLL single key Function VBATT OUT GREEN Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-7 Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 13: Getting Started

     OLED Control The preferred method of control of an AEON-CC is via the OLED control or web GUI front panel emulation. The OLED display and control buttons on the AEON-CC right panel, provides control and monitoring when being operated in the field or there is no access to a PC.
  • Page 14: Camera Control Web Browser Application

    AEON Camera Control HEVC Transmitter Camera Control Web Browser Application A web browser application provides a graphical user interface for control and monitoring of the AEON-CC. The device will need to be connected to a PC via the ETH-0 port on the bottom panel.
  • Page 15: Encoder Web Browser Application

    The IP address can be found in the OLED display and changed to a fixed IP address, if required. The path to find the current IP address is Transmitter>Unit>Encoder>IP Address. When the IP address has been found, enter this into the address bar of a web browser to open the AEON-CC web interface.
  • Page 16: Oled Control

    Introduction The following sections will explain in detail the OLED control panel and indicators. It will detail how to navigate the OLED display and the menu structure to configure and monitor the AEON-CC when an Ethernet connection is not available.
  • Page 17: Navigation Buttons

    –> Primary Freq Only Use Freq List Multi Zone AF List –> PER Threshold –> RX Timeout Threshold –> RX Search Delay –> Reset –> Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5- Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 18 RF output –> Off Output Power –> 10mW 50mW 100mW (200mW-5W options for Amps) Additional PA –> PA options Modulation Scheme –> NB/UMVL DVB-T Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5- Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 19 Shifts the spectrum by one carrier (approx. +4kHz 4kHz) to overcome interference. -4kHz Dual Ped –> Doubles the bitrate using two adjacent COFDM channels, also doubles the bandwidth. Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5- Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 20 Square Division (SQD) – each 3G-SDI link contains one quarter of the original image. Quad-Sync –> Off Set this On to synchronise four non time-aligned HD sources. Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5- Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 21 Embed 4 (1/2) Tone Analogue Input –> Gain Left –> (dB) Gain Right –> (dB) Phantom Left –> Disabled Enabled Phantom Right –> Disabled Enabled Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5- Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 22 SIT PID –> Default 017 Data PID –> Default 252 Video Lock –> SDI Config –> SMPTE Std 800mV Non SMPTE 900mV Auto PPV Comp. Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5- Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 23: Camera Control Web Browser Operation

    6. Camera Control Web Browser Operation Introduction A web browser application can be used to change the IP settings, perform upgrades or configure the AEON- CC using front panel emulation. This chapter explains web browser operation of the AEON-CC device.
  • Page 24: Maintenance Page

    Camera control module software upgrades can be performed from the Maintenance page. System information and licensing details are also displayed which may be useful in a service call. When a software upgrade is available, DTC will provide the upgrade file, save this file to a convenient location on the PC.
  • Page 25: Encoder Web Browser Operation

    A web browser application can be used to monitor status, perform upgrades, and provide information on software and licensing of the AEON-CC encoder module. It is not recommended to use the encoder web browser for configuration of the AEON-CC encoder, however, this chapter explains some useful features which may be of benefit to the user.
  • Page 26: Status Page

    The Status page displays current RF COFDM, encoder and unit information. The Monitoring panel displays a slow refreshing video preview and audio level indicators. CAUTION: If the temperature status turns red, switch off the AEON-CC immediately and allow to cool. Failure to do so may result in damage to internal components.
  • Page 27: Config>Video Page

    When a button is clicked, the video stream settings will auto configure according to the selection. Click Apply to save the settings and make them active. Click Refresh to return to the saved settings. Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 7-...
  • Page 28: Config>Audio Page

    When a button is clicked, the audio stream settings will auto configure according to the selection. Click Apply to save the settings and make them active. Click Refresh to return to the saved settings. Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 7-...
  • Page 29: Upgrade Page

    DTC will provide an upgrade file or it can be downloaded from DTC’s WatchDox facility, see section 9.1. In the unlikely event that a new license will need to be uploaded, the license file will be provided by DTC and follow the same process as the firmware upgrade.
  • Page 30: Info Page

    AEON Camera Control HEVC Transmitter Info Page The Info page provides information which may be useful in service calls to DTC. The Codec information relates to the internal HEVC encoder module. The Licensable information shows the currently enabled licenses in bold.
  • Page 31: Appendix A - Reference Material

    The IP address range given in this example is a good one to use if you are unsure. Figure 8-1 How to configure a PC IP address Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 8-...
  • Page 32: Appendix B - After-Sales Support

    9. Appendix B – After-Sales Support Documentation and Software It is DTC’s practise to make the majority of our latest user guides and software available to customers online, by using our WatchDox facility. To access this site, please contact your Account Manager or send a request to solent.support@domotactical.com.
  • Page 33 9.3.5 Send the Box to DTC Send the box to DTC using normal shipping process. Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 9- Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 34: Appendix C - Safety And Maintenance

    Observe caution when locating the device at height, for example on a mast. Ensure the unit is well secured to prevent it falling and injuring personnel. Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10- Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 35: Repairs And Alterations

    For extended periods of storage (more than one year), charge before storage and recharge every six to  nine months. Always fully recharge the battery after any storage period greater than one month before use.  Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10- Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 36: Cleaning

    Store units and battery packs in a cool, dry area at room temperature (22°C)  Do not store units and/or batteries in active chargers  Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10- Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 37: Appendix D - Glossary

    To recover the information originally impressed on the radio wave. Downconverter A device that converts microwave frequencies to UHF frequencies for use in DTC receivers. Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 11- Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 38 Multicast Multicasting is sending data from a sender to multiple receivers where each receiver signals that they want to receive the data. Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 11- Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 39 (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.
  • Page 40 Definition Waveguide A specially formed hollow metal tube, usually rectangular in cross section, used to connect a high power amplifier to the antenna. Copyright © 2019 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 11- Commercial in Confidence...

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