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Version 1.0, October 2015 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of the 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI series product. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI series product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
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WARNING Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables...
3.2. CARE AND HANDLING OF OPTICAL FIBER WHEN USING SFP MODULES ....5 3.2.1. Handling and Connecting Fibers ................5 3.3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ....................6 3.3.1. Three Different Ways to Control and Configure the 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI ..6 3.3.2. Module Installation ..................... 6 WEB INTERFACE ......................... 7 4.1.
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Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. The only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
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420, H.264 or MPEG-2 ASI, up to a fully optioned platform capable of 422 10b, H.264 or MPEG-2, ASI and/or IP. The 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI offers the best performance and versatility available from a world class contribution encoder.
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder 2.6. ANCILLARY SPECIFICATIONS Embedding of: Audio Pass Through Closed Caption / Teletext AFD / WSS Timecode SMPTE 2038 (Optional) 2.7. CONFIGURATION & MGMT Web Server: Integrated HTTP with full control using a 570FR via 570FC Frame...
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder GETTING STARTED The 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI module comes with a companion rear plate that occupies one slot in the frame. The module can be installed in a 570FR chassis. Figure 3-1: 5782ENC-H264-HD Rear Plate IN 1, 2: BNC connectors used to input HD/SD SDI with embedded audio.
Figure 3-2: 570FR Chassis Insert the 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI card into the corresponding front slots ensuring the card lines up with the slot runners on the bottom and the top of the chassis. Push the card into the slot ensuring that when it mates with the rear card that is has been firmly pushed into a seated position.
570FC and confirm the IP addresses are in the same subnet. Figure 4-1: WebEASY – Login Prompt Once logged in, the 570FC main menu will appear. Select the 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI for configuring. Figure 4-2: WebEASY – Login Menu ...
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder 4.1. SYSTEM TAB Figure 4-3: WebEASY – System Tab - Part 1 ® Note: For IP address settings on Control and Data ports, after applying any changes, the device must be rebooted for the changes to take. Reboot can be pressed at the bottom of this System tab after all changes are made.
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Syslog is a valuable tool for debugging the device operation. It is essentially serial readouts over IP, sent to a dedicated server. If issues are present, Evertz can help install and setup a syslog server for constant monitoring of the device activity.
(HD/SDI-Loopout will forward the currently selected input). Encoders Control Encoder SDI Input: 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI has two HD/SD SDI input interfaces. This parameter is used to select the SDI input for the video encoder and all audio encoders. Note: Only one input is used for the main feed.
Product License: This parameter allows the user to apply new License key provided by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. A license key will be a long string generated by Evertz, specific to the card being upgraded. When this string is obtained the current Product License can be erased and the new key can be copy/pasted into the section.
Prod Feature Product Feature Name: This parameter displays the possible product features supported on the 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI if it is available on the platform. Product Feature Supported: This parameter displays the status of features currently supported. Enabled means the license key is installed and disabled means the license key is not installed.
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder Video Monitor Video Status: This parameter displays the detected video resolution on the selected SDI input used for encoding (SDI IN 1 or SDI IN 2). Audio Monitor Audio Status: This parameter displays audio channel pairs that are present at the input (AES presence).
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5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder Total TS Bit Rate: This parameter allows the user to select the output TS Bitrate in kbps. The device will automatically adjust the bitrate for video based on audio and advanced PID configuration to maintain the set TS bitrate.
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5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder Network ID: This parameter allows the user to set the DVB network ID number. When set to ATSC, options for settings are: Short Name: This parameter is used to publish the short name. A maximum of seven characters can be used in a short name.
® Audio Assignment Audio 1-8: The 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI has eight audio encoders onboard. These parameters allow the user to select the audio start channel pair and select the audio encoding mode for each audio encoder. Audio encoders can be disabled by selecting off from the Audio start select. For multichannel standards be sure to choose the correct audio start pair.
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5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder • PCM Passthrough • Dolby Digital Bypass There are also other possibilities that can be that can be selected: • AAC-LC-2.0 • AAC-LC-5.1 AC3 Audio Bitrate Setup Audio Bitrate: This monitor displays the bitrate on the AC3 audio.
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder 4.6. DOLBY METADATA CONTROL Figure 4-11: WebEASY – Dolby Metadata Control ® Dolby Metadata Control Bitstream Mode: This parameter allows the user to select the Dolby Metadata authoring bitstream mode. The options include •...
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5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder Surround Mix Level: This parameter allows the user to configure Dolby metadata authoring surround mix level. Options include -3.0dB, -6.0dB or mute (0.0dB). Surround Mode: This parameter allows the user to configure Dolby metadata authoring Dolby surround mode.
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5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder RF Overmod Protect: This parameter allows the user to enable or disable Dolby metadata RF overmod protect. RF Mode: This parameter allows the user to configure Dolby metadata RF mode. Options include none, film Standard, film Light, music Standard, music Light or speech.
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder 4.7. SCTE 35 GPI Figure 4-12: WebEASY – SCTE 35 GPI ® There are no SCTE 35 GPI triggers on the 5782ENC and this section does not imply. The companion 7882ENC-H264HD-IPASI has the SCTE 35 GPI feature.
Preset Name: This field allows the user to enter a name for each preset. Preset Store: This control will take the current 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI settings and save them to a Preset. When storing a preset all parameters will be stored except the following: •...
4.9. FAULT 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI has a Fault Page where the following information can have traps set and will display if there is a fault present. Where red indicated there is a fault present and green indicates there is no fault present.
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder SFP External Link Fault Present SFP (1 or 2) External Link: This monitor displays if there is a fault condition on the SFP external links. Green indicates healthy while red indicates a fault.
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Fan 1 Status: This control enables the Fan 1 status to be checked for faults. This fan is for the FPGA cooling. If a fault occurs on this fan contact Evertz Service for recommended action. Metadata Bitrate Status: This control enables the metadata Bitrate to be checked for faults.
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder 4.10. VIDEO NOTIFY Figure 4-16: WebEASY – Video Notify ® Video Monitoring Control Black Duration (1 to 2499): This control allows the user to set the duration, in frames of active picture content below 7 IRE that is considered a fault. This parameter is adjusted in four-frame increments.
To communicate with the 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI and VistaLINK PRO, install a 570FC Frame ® Controller and 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI in a 570FR chassis with appropriate Jar files and by using the network port from the frame controller. Open VistaLINK PRO and click on the refresh tree icon. Expand the hardware tree by clicking on the ®...
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder 5.1. SYSTEM TAB Figure 5-1: VistaLINK - System Tab ® Note: For IP address settings on Control and Data ports. After applying any changes, the device must be rebooted for the changes to take. Reset can be pressed at the bottom of this System tab after all changes are made.
Syslog is a valuable tool for debugging 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI operation. It is essentially serial readouts over IP, sent to a dedicated server. If issues are present Evertz can help install and setup a syslog server for constant monitoring of 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI activity.
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Presets will be preserved. • SNMP Trap destinations, Faults and Video Notify status will be preserved. Reset: This control can be used to soft reboot the 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI. It will cycle the power relay and cause an effective power cycle. Page - 30...
Product License: This parameter allows the user to apply new License key provided by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. A license key will be a long string generated by Evertz, specific to the card being upgraded. When this string is obtained the current Product License can be erased and the new key can be copy/pasted into the section.
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder 5.3. INPUT AUDIO PROC CONTROL TAB Figure 5-4: VistaLINK - Input Audio Proc Control Tab ® Input Audio Proc Control Audio Source: If this is disabled, Audio will follow the standard convention on the input. Input Audio Channels 1-16 go to Encoder Source Channels 1-16 respectively.
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder 5.4. ENCODER MONITOR TAB Figure 5-5: VistaLINK - Encoder Monitor Tab ® Video Monitor Video Status: This parameter displays the detected video resolution on the selected SDI input used for encoding (SDI IN 1 or SDI IN 2).
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder 5.5. CONTRIBUTION ENCODER TAB Figure 5-6: VistaLINK - Contribution Encoder Tab Part 1 ® Output Configuration IP Address: This parameter allows the user to select a streaming output IP address for the Contribution Encoder. Can be a Multicast or Unicast address.
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Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder Total TS Bit Rate: This parameter allows the user to select the output TS Bitrate in kbps. The 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI will automatically adjust the bitrate for video based on audio and advanced PID configuration to maintain the set TS bitrate.
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5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder Audio Encoding Mode: This control allows the user to specify the type of encoding for the audio. There are four default selections to choose from: • Mpeg-1 Audio Layer II • Dolby E Bypass •...
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder Figure 5-7: VistaLINK - Contribution Encoder Tab Part 2 ® Encoder Controls Tables Digital Television Standard: This parameter allows the user to select the DTV tables to use. Options are ATSC, MPEG and DVB.
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder 5.6. DOLBY METADATA CONTROL TAB Figure 5-8: VistaLINK - Dolby Metadata Control Tab ® Dolby Metadata Control Bitstream Mode: This parameter allows the user to select the Dolby Metadata authoring bitstream mode. The options include Main Audio Service: Complete Main, Main Audio Service: Music and...
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5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder Mix Level: This parameter allows the user to set the mix level for a program. Room Type: This parameter allows the user to configure Dolby metadata authoring room type. Options include Not Indicated, Large Room XCurve Monitor or Small Room Flat Monitor.
Preset Name: This field allows the user to enter a name for each preset. Preset Store: This control will take the current 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI settings and save them to a Preset. When storing a preset all parameters will be stored except the following: •...
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder Figure 5-10: VistaLINK - SNMP Trap Destinations Tab ® For each of the 10 SNMP Trap Destinations the following parameters are available: Destination Enable: This parameter allows the user enable this Destination to be able to send a Trap to.
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder Figure 5-11: VistaLINK - SCTE 35 GPI Tab ® There are no SCTE 35 GPI triggers on the 5782ENC and this section does not imply. The companion 7882ENC-H264HD-IPASI has the SCTE 35 GPI feature.
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder 5.8. FAULT TAB Figure 5-12: VistaLINK - Fault Tab ® Fault Configuration Memory Self Test: This control sends out a trap if there is a fault generated by the memory self test and Status window is checked off.
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder Temperature Status: This control sends out a trap if there is a fault generated by the Temperature Status and Status window is checked off. This monitor displays if there is a fault condition on the System Temperature Status. Green indicates healthy while red indicates a fault.
6.1. UPDATING VLPRO SERVER JAR FILE Products from Evertz are constantly evolving and new features are often added. It is therefore important to update the JAR files in use to provide access to all the latest features or enhancements. It will also be necessary to add JAR files for new products.
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder A window will appear, as shown in Figure 6-2. Navigate to the location of the new JAR file and double click to select the file. The window will automatically close and the update will be applied in the background.
Password. Enter “customer” for Login and “customer” for Password. On the top of the web page for the 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI, there is a tab labeled Upgrade. The Upgrade tab is used to check current firmware version and upload the latest firmware.
5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI Professional Contribution H.264 and MPEG-2 Encoder Figure 6-4: WebEASY® - Firmware Upgrade Menu Mark off the 5782ENC for the upgrade and then Click Choose File and browse to locate image file. Once selected, click Open to advance to next step. Click Upgrade and watch progress bar for status.
570FC frame controller and ® the 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI. Ensure that the 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI is running the latest firmware, to check this simply right click on the cards address in VLPro Client and select Version Information as shown in Figure 6-6.
• Click the ‘Upgrade’ button on bottom right corner • Click the ‘Browse’ button to select the 5782ENC-H264HD-IPASI image file. • Click the ‘Upgrade’ button and wait for the upload to complete. This will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes depending on network traffic. . The progress bar to the right will provide feedback on the status of the upgrade.
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