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DIGITAL SMART
ENCODER
MODEL HD491
EEG Enterprises, Inc.
586 Main Street
Farmingdale, New York 11735
TEL: (516) 293-7472
FAX: (516) 293-7417
Copyright (c), EEG Enterprises, Inc. 2000-2014
All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL SMART ENCODER MODEL HD491 EEG Enterprises, Inc. 586 Main Street Farmingdale, New York 11735 TEL: (516) 293-7472 FAX: (516) 293-7417 Copyright (c), EEG Enterprises, Inc. 2000-2014 All rights reserved.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Grand Alliance Protocol ................45 Smart Encoder Command List ..............46 491 Specifications ___________________________________________ 49 Copyright 2000-2014, EEG Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. The contents of this manual may not be transmitted or reproduced in any form without the written permission of EEG.

  • Page 4: Introduction

     Flash updates and fast file transfers through front panel USB port.  Full command set back-compatibility with 470 Smart Encoder III, 530 Smart Encoder IV, and 480 Smart Encoder V. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 5: Installation

    Insert On LED The Insert On LED will light green when the unit is in active operating mode. The LED will turn off when the Encoder is in Relay Bypass mode. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 6 The front panel USB port provides firmware upgrade capability via a flash memory device. For instructions on upgrading the firmware, see page 8. Additional USB ports are available on the rear panel of the unit. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    ATSC encoder captioning port (see page 22) and port 2 is an RS232/RS422 port for caption data input. For more detailed descriptions of RS232/422 operation and configuration, see pages 37 and 44. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 8 IP transmission to a remote captioner’s iCap™ client. For more details on iCap™ audio, see the front panel “Audio Setup” menu, or the HD491 iCap™ Software Manual. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 9: Encoder Operation

    CANCEL key to exit the menu and reject changes. L21 Pedestal Turns the Line 21 Pedestal feature on and off. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’ and ENTER or CANCEL to exit. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 10 Firmware Update The Firmware Update utility provides a fast, simple, and convenient way to upgrade your Encoder to the latest version of the EEG firmware or add additional software modules. Begin by downloading a firmware update file from the EEG website and transferring the file to any standard USB memory device.
  • Page 11 Depending on the size and type of memory device used, there may be a momentary delay before the device is detected. If you see “Failed: Insert USB Disk”, wait a few seconds and try again. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12 Stereo Channel setting), or “Surround” to select a mix of the left, right, and center channels (1, 2 & 3 within the selected Audio Group). Applies only when embedded audio input is selected. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13 Selects whether the iCap™ stereo mix is being created from channels 1 Stereo Channel & 2 or channels 3 & 4 within the selected Audio Group. Applies only when embedded audio input and stereo audio mix are selected. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 14: Web Configuration

    If you cannot navigate to the page in your web browser, check with your network administrator that the IP Address and Subnet Mask you entered on the encoder front panel are valid parameters for your network, since individual settings vary. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 15 If your captioning is not enabled and you would like to enable it, please contact an EEG Sales Representative at sales@eegent.com...
  • Page 16 HD491 Smart Encoder Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 17 Update Startup Settings. The configuration changes will take the next time the encoder starts up. The ‘Description’ field provides a human-readable description for future reference for many commonly used startup commands. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 18 ‘Apply’, and then press ‘Start’. iCap™ account logins can be obtained by contacting EEG Sales or Technical Support, and are now free with each HD491 unit. For complete information on using iCap™ on the HD491, refer to the iCap™...

  • Page 19: Local Caption Entry

    Smart Encoder Command Format The 491-series Encoders maintain full compatibility with the industry standard EEG Smart Encoder command set for closed caption data entry. All Smart Encoder control commands begin with a leading control code of <CTRL+A>, also represented by the ASCII hex code 01. A Smart Encoder control command must end with a carriage return;...
  • Page 20 The Local Entry Modes described in this section are used for local insertion of data into caption channels only; see the next two sections of the manual for modes to insert Text or XDS data. Regeneration Mode Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 21  Channel sets the incoming Line 21 channel to be turned off. This parameter may be set for any NTSC Caption or Text channel (i.e. CC1, T1, etc). Upstream XDS data cannot be turned off with this command. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22 3 Control pairs are corrected for proper alignment and doubled in Field 1. 4 Field 1 default. Control pairs are corrected for proper alignment, doubled in Field 1, and non-Line 21 codes are omitted. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 23 The default value is b15. Always set the Base value at least as large as the number of rows in the rollup display, or else the uppermost row(s) of the display will not be visible. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 24: Hd Output Types

    Line parameter will set insertion for the first available VANC line, using the order listed in the table below for each format. In interlaced formats, caption data will only be inserted once per frame, in the first field. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 25 P1 as it becomes available, and the ATSC encoder synchronizes the data upon reception. The Grand Alliance transport protocol in use by EEG equipment is described on Page 45. Since the caption encoder initiates data transfer with a Grand Alliance ATSC encoder, GA output must be begun manually.

  • Page 26: Xds Insertion

    Non Volatile Memory and inserted automatically whenever the Encoder is operating. Packets are inserted into output video signals using EEG’s proprietary Stochastic Scheduling Algorithm. The Stochastic Scheduling Algorithm is a finely tuned solution to the Field 2 bandwidth limitations that cause difficulties in XDS packet transmission.
  • Page 27 CEA-608B. Class/Type Content Class/Type Content 0102 Current Program Length 0501 Network Name 0103 Current Program Name 0502 Station ID (Call Letters) 0105 Current Program Rating 0504 TSID Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 28 Encoder will continue insertion of the discontinued packet for a time-out period of 5 minutes to ensure continuity during commercial breaks or replacement delays. The default packet will then be transmitted until the upstream packet is replaced. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 29  Format and Ending describe the packet’s duration. A Format value of RE indicates an indefinite or integer duration, and a value of EL indicates an Elapsed Time duration. Ending displays the duration value. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 30 Omitting the Class parameter will cause the block/pass status for each Class to be reported. Example: <CTRL+A>T –0100 <ENTER> blocks all upstream XDS packets in the Current Program Class. <CTRL+A>T 0100 <ENTER> will resume normal XDS operation. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 31: Url And Text Encoding

    (listed as FFFF in a status display).  K/D specifies whether the article is to be Kept in memory or Deleted once it exits the queue. The default setting is Delete. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 32 Channel. If the Channel parameter is omitted, displays the names and setting of all saved messages. Begin Set Output Queue <CTRL+A>8 [Channel] <ENTER> End Set Output Queue <CTRL+C> Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 33 Set Output Queue command. A message that is associated with a different channel cannot be added to the queue. Display Output Queue <CTRL+A>B <ENTER> Displays the contents of both text channel output queues. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 34: Exclusive Ccmatch™ Feature

    Section 4: Exclusive CCMatch™ Feature Overview The EEG HD491 Smart Encoder introduces the addition of our CCMatch™ syncing module that allows broadcasters to reduce or eliminate latency between captions and audio in their program video output. In CCMatch™ mode, the HD491 intelligently detects whether the caption input is post-produced or real-time, and synchronizes captions accordingly with the output video and audio.

  • Page 35: Enabling Ccmatch™ Mode

    3 seconds, and an audio transmission delay that can be nearly as low as zero, or as high as 5 seconds, depending on the means of audio delivery to the captioner. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 36: Applications

    Section 5: Applications The 491-series Smart Encoder platform is designed to support standard, semi-custom, and custom EEG software solutions for a wide variety of VBI and VANC data handling applications. These applications take advantage of the HD491’s enhanced processing power, fast network...
  • Page 37 ComCC Ethernet-based dial-up backup system for iCap installations NAS/BAS Server-based affiliate communications systems Network time synchronization SCTE104 Digital Program Insertion cues, precursor to SCTE-35 data Server-based scheduling of program-specific XDS data Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 38: Additional Features

    The Date parameter must be entered in the form MM/DD/YY W where MM is the month (01-12), DD is the date (01-31), YY is the year (00- 99) and W is the day of the week (1-7, with 1 representing Sunday). Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 39: Serial Port Configuration

    These ports can be connected directly to a standard PC serial port with a 9-pin, three wire straight serial cable. A “null modem” cable MAY NOT be used for this purpose since it will reverse the connections of pins 2 and Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 40 The GPIs use the upper 16-pin connector, which mates to a female IDC- 16 connector. The pin assignments are given in the table below: Pin(s) Input 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15 Ground GPI-A GPI-B GPI-C GPI-D GPI-E GPI-F GPI-G GPI-H Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 41 Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 42 3 SD rows and the third switch to bump captions down from the top 2 SD rows, and leaves the first and fourth switches to perform their default operations. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 43 GPO-4 on the iCap™ configuration page will cause GPO-4 to close when your encoder is receiving real-time caption data for CC1/S1 through iCap™, and open when the iCap™ connection is idle. Other GPOs: No functionality currently defined Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 44: Encoder Status Commands

    Returns the status of the battery that maintains the Encoder’s Non- Volatile Memory. GOOD will be returned for a properly functioning battery. BAD will be returned for a battery in need of replacement. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 45 Monitors and displays the CEA-608B caption data encoded in the specified channel. The I/O parameter determines whether the incoming (enter as I) or outgoing (O) data is monitored. The default settings are incoming and CC1. Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 46: Appendices

    2. Locate the adjacent 3-pin selection headers labeled JP3 (sets P1) and JP5 (sets P2) on the EEG video board. If you are looking at the board with the rear panel of the Encoder facing towards you, pin 1 is the left- most pin on the header.

  • Page 47: Grand Alliance Protocol

    HD491 Smart Encoder Appendix B: Grand Alliance Interface Protocol The following table describes the Data Packet Structure used by EEG equipment to send caption data to Grand Alliance protocol ATSC encoders. This protocol has been proven compatible with encoders from all major manufacturers supporting GA protocol.

  • Page 48: Smart Encoder Command List

    Content <ENTER> Report XDS Queue <CTRL+A>e [Packet] <ENTER> Delete XDS Packet <CTRL+A>P Packet <ENTER> Block Upstream XDS <CTRL+A>T -Class00 <ENTER> End Blocking <CTRL+A>T Class00 <ENTER> <CTRL+A>T –0100 <ENTER> End Blocking Example Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 49 <CTRL+A>J <ENTER> Serial Port Configuration Change Baud Rate <CTRL+A>I Baud Bits Parity <ENTER> Configure GPI Switches <CTRL+A>R switch1 switch2 switch3 switch4 <ENTER> <CTRL+A>R – b3 t2 - <ENTER> GPI Switches Example Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 50 <CTRL+A>+ [Modem] <ENTER> Recovery Status <CTRL+A>A <ENTER> SD Video Presence <CTRL+A>b <ENTER> Report Switch Setting <CTRL+A>S <ENTER> Report Battery Level <CTRL+A>Y <ENTER> Monitor Line 21 <CTRL+A>5 [Channel] [I/O] <ENTER> End Monitoring <CTRL+C> Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 51: 491 Specifications

    Power ..........Unit power switch with LED indicator Insert On ........Encoder bypass switch with LED indicator PHYSICAL Dimensions ........19” rack mount x 1 RU x 25” deep ELECTRICAL Power ..........115/230V AC 50/60Hz Copyright © 2000-2014 EEG Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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