ASTRO Strobel Kommunikationssysteme Olefant 3 D-51427 Bergisch Gladbach (Germany) Tel.: (+49) 2204 405-0 All other parts of the software used with this product are subject to the copyright owned by ASTRO Strobel GmbH. Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A...
Intended use Intended use The HDIQ 4 is a 19 inch device for converting HDMI video and audio signals into IP and QAM output signals. Modification of the devices or use for any other purpose is not permitted and will immediately void any guarantee provided by the manufacturer.
In order to prevent inadmissible operating statuses from occurring, only the components described in this manual, or components approved by the manufacturer for the base unit, may be used. In order to operate the HDIQ 4 unit, it must be connected to mains sockets with a protective earth conductor. ...
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Organic solvents or fluids in particular may cause the housing and/or cables to melt or disinte- grate, presenting a danger of fire or electric shock. They may also cause device malfunctions. Do not connect the mains adapter provided to any other products. Page 6 Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A...
80395. Performance description The HDIQ 4 can convert four HDMI signals into four DVB-C signals. All four input signals can also be mixed together into one DVB-C output signal (multiplexing). At the same time, the HDMI signals can each be output as SPTS and as MPTS.
Operating the device Operating the device The HDIQ 4 can be configured via a web interface or by using the front panel controls and LCD display. The functions of the elements on the front of the unit are described below: ...
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Parameters as Output SPTS 1 Output SPTS 3 Parameters as Output SPTS 1 Output SPTS 4 Save Config System Load Saved Config Factory Reset LCD Timeout Version Fig. 2: Menu structure Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A Page 9...
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P frame DTS Delay HINWEIS The different combinations of video format, video bit rate, low delay mode and resolution of the signal source lead to different latencies on the receiving side. Page 10 Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A...
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Here you can select the transport stream and network ID for the four outputs and the ASI output. Network In the “Network” menu, you can choose between the submenu items “NMS” and “IP Stream”. Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A Page 11...
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In the “System” menu you can load and save configurations and display the current software version of the device: Save Config Load saved CFG Factory Reset LCD time-out Version Page 12 Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A...
HDIQ 4 and your PC / laptop are on the same network. If this is the case, enter the IP address of the HDIQ 4 in the address line of the browser and press Enter on your keyboard.
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Fig. 4: Status overview The following parameters are displayed: Default IP address of the device (192.168.0.136) Default subnet mask of the device (255.255.255.0) Default gateway of the device (192.168.0) Page 14 Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A...
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Program 1, in the second column the parameters for Program 2. DRAFT VERSION Fig. 5: Input parameters of the two inputs In detail, you can edit the following parameters of the two programs via selection lists or input fields: Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A Page 15...
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The different combinations of video format, video bit rate, low delay mode and resolution of the signal source lead to different latencies on the receiving side. ASI Input This function is not available. Please leave the default settings. Page 16 Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A...
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NIT invisible by activating the checkbox for “Close NIT”. Click “Add” to create and edit an NIT entry (see Fig. 7). You then see the table “NIT TS Loop”. DRAFT VERSION Fig. 7: Creating a NIT entry Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A Page 17...
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In the first line you can enable or disable individual outputs by checking or unchecking the corre- sponding checkbox. In the second line you can enable or disable the filtering of the null packets for each output. Page 18 Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A...
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Output E Bitrate: Data rate of Output E (MPTS). 0 to 99,000 Mbps. Recommendation: 50,000 ASI Output: One of the outputs A, B, C, D can be mirrored to the ASI output. Select the required output here. Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A Page 19...
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Fig. 11): Fig. 11: Rebooting the device Click the “Reboot” button to restart the device: HINWEIS Some settings will only take effect after a reboot (e.g. Web Manage Port, Firm- ware Update). Page 20 Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A...
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(see Fig. 13): DRAFT VERSION Fig. 13: Network settings Edit the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and web management port here if necessary. Then click “Apply” to save the changes. Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A Page 21...
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Fig. 15: Saving or loading a backup file Click “Backup config” to save the current settings to a file. Click “Select file” to select an existing configuration file. Then click “Load file” to load the configuration file. Page 22 Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A...
Check whether the signal cable is connected correctly, and that there are no breaks or short circuits in the connectors. If the problem cannot be resolved, please contact the ASTRO customer service. Maintenance and repair ACHTUNG The following safety information must be observed when performing main- tenance and repair work.
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MPEG-2 HD / MPEG-4 HD Carrier 2 Encoding DVB-C Modulation HDMI MPEG-2 HD / MPEG-4 HD Carrier 3 RF output Encoding DVB-C Modulation Carrier 4 DVB-C Modulation RF input DRAFT VERSION Pagte 24 Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A...
1 IP (4*SPTS or 1 MPTS) out over UDP, RTP/RTSP (RJ45, 100 M) NMS interface RJ45, 100 M Language English Common data Power supply [VAC] 100 - 240 Dimensions [mm] 420 x 400 x 44 Weight [kg] Ambeint temperature [°C] 0 - 45 Operating Manual HDIQ 4 - Version 02-2022A Page 27...
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Internet: www.astro-kom.de All the information contained in this document has been checked in good faith. The ASTRO company cannot be held liable for any damage or injury arising in connection with the use of these operating instructions. Operating Manual HDIQ 4...
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