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  • Page 1 XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 XVTEC Ltd. reserves the right, without prior notice or liability, to make changes in product design or specifications. XVTEC Ltd. assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor for the rights of third parties, which may be affected in any way by the use thereof.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.4.5 Firmware Upgrade .......................... 33 4.4.6 Licensed Features ........................... 36 System Status ............................37 About ..............................37 4.6.1 XVTEC Legal Page ..........................38 4.6.2 Open Source Software ........................39 4.6.3 Certifications ........................... 40 Reboot ..............................40 Page 3 of 50...
  • Page 4 XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide TROUBLESHOOTING AND RECOVERY ..................... 42 Rebooting the Encoder ........................42 5.1.1 DHCP allocated IP Address ......................42 Overheating............................43 Restoring System Defaults ........................43 5.3.1 Restore system defaults procedure ....................44 5.3.2 System Recovery ..........................44 5.3.3...
  • Page 5 Figure 2: Rear Panel of Encoder ......................10 Figure 3: LED Panel..........................12 Figure 4: List of XVTEC Devices Discovered ..................14 Figure 5: Setting the Encoder IP Address ....................14 Figure 6: List of XVTEC Devices Discovered ..................15 Figure 7: Requesting Dynamic Allocation of an IP Address ..............
  • Page 6 XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide List of Tables Table 1: Contact Us ..........................7 Table 2: Definitions ..........................8 Table 3: Items Shipped in the Encoder Package ..................9 Table 4: Buttons ............................ 11 Table 5: Front Panel Connectors ......................11 Table 6: Rear Panel Connectors ......................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    User’s Guide Introduction The XVC-ULTRA Encoder is a streaming appliance enabling users to stream broadcast quality UHD video with up to 50% bandwidth savings compared to H.264. The XVC-ULTRA Encoder provides best-in-class HEVC/H.265 and AVC/H.264 video quality of up to 4:2:2 10-bit and sets new industry standards for bit rate and latency.

  • Page 8: Definitions

    XVC-ULTRA 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 based on Rec. ITU-T H.265 Advanced Video Coding based on ITU-T H.264 | ISO/IEC 14496-10 Pixel depth The number of bits used to represent the color (or a color component) of a single pixel.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    The items listed below are shipped in the encoder package. When opening the package, make sure that all the items are found. If any item is missing, please contact your XVTEC representative. Table 3: Items Shipped in the Encoder Package...

  • Page 10: Using The Encoder Hardware

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide Using the Encoder Hardware This chapter contains information on the interfaces on the front and rear panels of the encoder unit: • Buttons Connectors • • LEDs The front panel of the encoder appears as depicted in the figure below: 1.

  • Page 11: Buttons

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide Buttons The table below describes the buttons on the front panel of the encoder unit, and their use. Table 4: Buttons Label Connection 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 the encoder unit, and their use.

  • Page 12: Leds

    Overheating • • Restoring System Defaults System Recovery • Video lock indicator. When the XVC-ULTRA encoder detects a supported video standard the LED will be lit as follows: • Red: Standard definition (SD) • Orange: High definition (HD, FHD) Green: 4K (UHD) •...

  • Page 13: Configuring The Encoder

    DHCP-allocated IP address • NOTE The initial, factory-set IP address of the XVC-ULTRA is in the APIPA range (169.254.x.x). Every encoder is assigned a different APIPA IP address, based on its MAC address. 4.1.1.1 Assigning a Static IP Address To assign a static IP address to the encoder: Execute the XVTEC Management Tool.

  • Page 14: 4.1.1.2 Assigning A Dhcp-Allocated Ip Address

    4.1.1.2 Assigning a DHCP-Allocated IP Address To assign a DCHP-allocated IP address to the encoder: Execute the XVTEC Management Tool. The application discovers the XVTEC devices in your network, and displays them in a list, as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 15: Accessing The Encoder

    4.1.2 Accessing the Encoder To access and configure the XVC-ULTRA using the web-based user interface, enter the IP address of the encoder unit 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 username and password in the dialog box displayed by your browser.

  • Page 16: Figure 9: Enter Username And Password

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide Figure 9: Enter Username and Password The main page of the Configuration System appears in the browser window. The page includes a main menu and a work area, as shown in the figure below: Figure 10: Configuration System Page Layout...

  • Page 17: Work Area

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide The Main Menu provides the following capabilities, which are described in detail in the following sections: Table 8: Main Menu Entries Entry Description Video Input Provides information about the video input format and settings. Channel Settings Used to configure audio and video encoding parameters.

  • Page 18: Video Input

    XVC-ULTRA 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 The fields appearing on the page are described in the table below.

  • Page 19: Channel Settings

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide Video Detection The method used to detect the video input source: Auto. Only automatic video detection is supported. • Channel Settings The Channel Settings tab is used to configure the following parameters: Video encoding parameters •...

  • Page 20: Table 11: Channel Settings Field Descriptions

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide The fields appearing on the page are described in the table below. Table 11: Channel Settings Field Descriptions Field Description Video Encoder Settings Compression Video compression scheme, AVC(H264) or HEVC(H.265). Resolution The resolution of the encoded video: Follow input - Encoding resolution will be the same as the video source.
  • Page 21 XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide Note: The interval selected depends on the application and network conditions. For low bitrate transmissions, the interval value should be high – allowing the encoder to reduce traffic volume by sending more P (Predictive) frames. •...

  • Page 22: Video Bitrate Settings

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide 4.3.1 Video Bitrate Settings Table 12 below summarizes the minimum and maximum bitrates supported by the XVC-ULTRA Encoder 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 23: Streaming Modes

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide 4.3.2 Streaming Modes The XVC-ULTRA Encoder supports the following streaming modes: • TS-UDP/TS-RTP - Transport Stream over UDP. - Real-Time Protocol over UDP. • • RTSP - Real-Time Streaming Protocol. - Secure Reliable Transport streaming protocol.

  • Page 24: 4.3.2.2 Rtp Streaming

    The RTP specification recommends selecting an even RTP port number, and the next higher odd number for associated RTCP port. Note that XVC-ULTRA supports RTCP packets. Example RTP port selections: * Video RTP destination port: 10000 (associated RTCP port number would be 10001 and 10002) * Audio RTP destination port: 10004 (associated RTCP port number would be 10005,10006) 4.3.2.3 RTSP Streaming...

  • Page 25: 4.3.2.4 Srt Streaming

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide The fields appearing on the page are described in the table below. Table 16: RTSP Streaming Field Descriptions Field Description RTSP Streaming Settings RTSP port The TCP port number of the RTSP session. RTSP stream name The name of the RTSP stream.
  • Page 26 TS-SRT stream URL Generated URL of final stream Notes: 1. In Listener mode, the XVC-ULTRA will wait for an incoming connection on the specified ‘Listener port’. 2. In Caller mode, the XVC-ULTRA will try to connect to the ‘Destination URL’...

  • Page 27: 4.3.2.5 Rtmp/Rtmps Streaming

    Wowza, Boxcast, and other Content Delivery Networks. Some CDNs require secured RTMP named RTMPS. When selecting RTMPS, the Audio/Video will be delivered to the CDN in a secured/encrypted manner. XVC-ULTRA support RTMP and RTMPS (Secured RTMP) Field Description RTMP Streaming Settings RTMP URL URL provided by the CDN.

  • Page 28: System Settings

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide System Settings Select System Settings on the main menu to open the System Settings Menu, as shown in the figure below: Figure 16: System Settings Menu The Systems Settings menu provides the following capabilities, which are described in detail in the...

  • Page 29: System Settings Main Page

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide 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. The System Settings main page appears as depicted in the figure below.

  • Page 30: Time & Date

    XVC-ULTRA 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

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide 4.4.3 Network Configuration The Network Configuration page is used to set the encoder’s network parameters. To access the page from the main menu, select System Settings >> Network Configuration. The Network Configuration page appears as depicted in the figure below.

  • Page 32: Table 20: Network Configuration Field Descriptions

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide The fields appearing on the page are described in the table below. Table 20: Network Configuration Field Descriptions Field Description Device Network Configuration Device Name The encoder device name. The factory-supplied device name is generated by concatenating the prefix “xvchevc_”...

  • Page 33: User Management

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide 4.4.4 User Management The User Management page is used authorize users to manage the encoder using the web interface. To access the page from the main menu, select System Settings >> User Management. The User Management page appears as depicted in the figure below.

  • Page 34: Figure 21: Firmware Upgrade Page

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide Figure 21: Firmware Upgrade Page The fields appearing on the page are described in the table below. Table 22: Firmware Upgrade Field Descriptions Field Description Current Software Version Application The global firmware version Kernel Linux kernel version...

  • Page 35: Figure 22: Selecting The Image File

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide In order to upgrade the encoder firmware, upload the firmware image file supplied by XVTEC. To upgrade the encoder firmware: Click on the Choose File button. An Open dialog box appears, as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 36: Licensed Features

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide During the F/W upgrade process the STAT LED (LED 1), appears in blinking green, as shown in the figure below: Figure 24: Upgrade LED Indicators 4.4.6 Licensed Features The Licensed Features page displays a list of features that have been enabled for use with the encoder.

  • Page 37: System Status

    Select About on the main menu to display the About page, as shown in the figure below. Figure 27: About Page The About page provides access to the following resources: • The XVTEC website at xvtec.com. Customer support – the XVTEC website Downloads page. • Page 37 of 50...

  • Page 38: Xvtec Legal Page

    XVTEC Legal Page The XVTEC Legal page presents the End User License Agreement and warranty information. To access the page from the main menu, select About >> Legal Info >> XVTEC Legal. The page appears as depicted in the figure below.

  • Page 39: Open Source Software

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide 4.6.2 Open Source Software The OSS (Open Source Software) page provides access to a list of OSS packages integrated into the encoder system, together with licensing information. To access the page from the main menu, select About >> Legal Info >> OSS. The page appears as depicted in the figure below.

  • Page 40: Certifications

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide 4.6.3 Certifications The Certifications page displays a series of symbols representing certifications granted to the encoder system. To access the page from the main menu, select About >> Legal Info >> Certifications. The page appears as depicted in the figure below.

  • Page 41: Figure 32: Encoder Rebooting

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide Figure 32: Encoder Rebooting For more information on the reboot process, see the Boot Sequence section. Page 41 of 50...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting And Recovery

    IP address defaults to an APIPA address (169.x.x.x), and the STAT LED will turn SOLID orange. At any stage, if a DHCP sever becomes available the XVC-ULTRA will get an IP address the, and the STAT LED will turn solid green.

  • Page 43: Overheating

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide Overheating The STAT LED serves as an indicator of system overheating. The following table provides guidelines for handling the system in an overheating scenario. NOTE The STAT LED is used for multiple types of indications in a variety of processes. Note that overheating and fan malfunction alarms have the highest priority, and always override all other indications.

  • Page 44: Restore System Defaults Procedure

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide 5.3.1 Restore system defaults procedure Disconnect the input power connecter to power down the unit. While pressing and holding down the SW button (long press), reconnect the input power. Continue pressing and pay attention to the behavior of the STAT LED: After approximately 10 seconds, All LEDs blink in orange, as shown in Figure 33 below.

  • Page 45: System Recovery Procedure

    (no blinking). At this • point, release the SW button to start the system recovery. Once the XVC-ULTRA has loaded in recovery mode, the STAT LED will turn on solid • green and the rest of the LEDs will be solid orange.

  • Page 46: Figure 35: Recovery Page

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide Enter the IP address of the encoder unit in the address bar of your browser to display the Recovery page, as shown in the figure below: Figure 35: Recovery Page Set the IP Address and Netmask as required (optional).

  • Page 47: Resetting The Username And Password

    To reset the username and password of web-based interface use the XVC Management Tool. To assign a static IP address to the encoder: Execute the XVTEC Management Tool. The application discovers the XVTEC devices in your network, and displays them in a list, as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 48: Figure 38: Resetting The User/Password

    XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide Figure 38: Resetting the User/Password Find the row in the table associated with your encoder. Right-click on the row, then select Set web interface User/Password. In the dialog box that appears, enter a new Username and password, and click Apply.

  • Page 49: Appendix Asystem Specifications

    Latency Modes Low latency mode: < 8ms (Encoding latency at 4Kp60 20 Mbps with 1GbE I/F) Normal mode latency: up to 1000ms depending on GOP structure End-To-End latency with XVC-ULTRA Decoder < 40ms Interfaces Ethernet Eth: RJ45, Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T, auto-neg, auto-sense, half/full duplex Streaming Protocols •...
  • Page 50 XVC-ULTRA Encoder User’s Guide • RTP: Real-Time Protocol over UDP (Unicast/Multicast) RTSP: Real-Time Streaming Protocol (Unicast, single client) • SRT: Caller/Listener mode • • RTMP/S: Real Time Messaging Protocol (Only for H.264/AVC) Other Protocols HTTPS,802.1X, IGMP V1/V2, DHCP client Other Interfaces 1 x USB 2.0/3.0 host ports...

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