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H-4HD-EMH H-4HD-EMS H-4HD-EMHS 4 Channel SDI & HDMI Pro-DVB Contribution Encoder For ASI and IPTV User Manual 2017...
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This document includes some confidential information. Its usage is limited to the owners of the product that it is relevant to. It cannot be copied, modified, or translated in another language without prior written authorization from Thor Broadcast. Thor Fiber 2017...
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Overview The Thor Broadcast series SDI and HDMI Pro-DVB 4 channel input encoders are designed for modern state of the art broadcasts for ASI and IP solutions. Managed through any modern web browser, each encoder can be independently adjusted for bitrate, codecs, and video image qualities.
H-4HD-EMS & EMH 1.4 Principle Chart HDMI/SDI MPEG-2 or H.264 HD/SD Encoding HDMI/SDI MPEG-2 or H.264 HD/SD ASI Output Encoding MPEG-2 or H.264 HD/SD HDMI/SDI Encoding MPEG-2 or H.264 HD/SD HDMI/SDI Encoding IP Output 1.5 Appearance and Description Front Panel Illustration ①...
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH Rear Panel -- H-4HD-EMH ① HDMI Input Module 1: Program input port 1&2 ② HDMI Input Module 2: Program input port 3&4 ③ ASI output ports ④ Power Supply Slot ⑤ Power Switch ⑥ Grounding Rear Panel -- H-4HD-EMS ①...
H-4HD-EMS & EMH Chapter 2 Installation Guide Please use caution when operating this device in order to abstain any possible injury during installation. For this reason, please read all details listed below and make and use caution before proceeding to operate and use this electronic equipment.
H-4HD-EMS & EMH 2.4 Environment Requirement Item Requirement When user installs machine frame array in one machine hall, Machine Hall the distance between 2 rows of machine frames should be Space 1.2~1.5m and the distance against wall should be no less than 0.8m.
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH electrical interference, lightening. Etc. Also it helps reject minor interference that may disrupt the devices ability to function smoothly. General rule of them, make sure the device is grounded when installing anywhere. Always use copper wire. When applied correctly the ground must be wrapped well to ensure maximum conduction so it can reduce any high frequencies.
H-4HD-EMS & EMH Chapter 3 Operation 3.1 LCD Menu Class Tree Initializing General Working Status 1 Status 1.1 Uptime Video in status 2.1.1 Program 1 Video 2 Input Sets 2.1 Input 1 Video Format Low Delay Video Bitrate Audio Format Audio Dialog normal Audio Bitrate...
Start up… P1:X.XXMbps P2: X.XXMbps HD Encoder: H-4HD-EMH or H-4HD-EMS P1: Program 1; P2: Program 2; P3: Program 3; P4: Program 4 X.XX Mbps: indicates the current encoding bit rate of the corresponding channel. 3.3 General Settings for Main Menu Press LOCK key on the front panel to enter the main menu.
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH 2) Input Sets Under this submenu, the LCD will show “2.1 Input 1” and “2.2 Input 2” to represent the two HDMI/SDI input modules respectively. 2.1 Input 1 2.2 Input 2 Each HDMI/SDI input module support two program input connecters. Under submenus 2.1 (or 2.2), you could set the video/audio parameters for the 2 HDMI programs respectively.
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ENTER to confirm. Press MENU to step back to upper level menu. (The operation method is applicable for this entire manual.) Low Delay Thor Broadcast Encoders offer Low Latency options (MODE 1 is the Fastest) Normal Mode 1 Mode 2 …..………………………………..
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH Dialog Normal Enter this menu to set the dialog normal (Range -31~-1dB) Dialog Normal -31dB Audio Bit Rate The audio bit rate ranges from 64Kbps to 320Kbps. Select one bit-rate from the options provided. Audio Bitrate 64Kbps ...
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH 3) TS Config This encoder support TS output via ASI ports. ‘TS Config’ is for the configuration of ASI output. Its submenus contain: 3.1 TS ID 3.2 ON ID 3.3 Output Bit rate 3.4 NIT Insert 3.5 SDT Insert EX 3.6 PMT Insert EX 3.7 VCT Mode 3.8 ASI output...
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH SDT Insert External Enable SDT with operations in the menu. SDT Insert Ex PMT Insert External Enable PMT with operations in the menu. PMT Insert Ex VCT Mode Set VCT Mode with operations in the menu, there are three options: TVCT, CVCT, close VCT.
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH NMS IP The IP address for connecting 192.168.000.136 the device to PC Subnet Mask 255.255.255.000 Gateway 192.168.000.001 MAC Address 201012345678 Web NMS Port 00080 Reset Password? IP Stream Submenus under ‘IP Stream’ are for setting the output IP stream in MPTS or SPTS. IP Stream 4.2.1 MPTS Output 4.2.2 SPTS Output A...
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH 5) System Set the system parameters in this menu. Enter ‘System’ submenus to separately set corresponding parameters. System 5.1 Save Config 5.2 Load Saved CFG 5.3 Factory Reset 5.4 LCD Time-out 5.5Version Choose yes to save settings. Save Configuration? Press ENTER to confirm Choose yes to restore the...
H-4HD-EMS & EMH Chapter 4 WEB NMS Operation For setting configurations you can use the front panel; also you are able to control and set the configurations on any computer by connecting the device to the web NMS Port. You should ensure that the computer’s IP address is different from the Thor Encoders IP address;...
H-4HD-EMS & EMH 4.2 Operation When we confirm the login, it displays the WELCOME interface. In the following sections we are using a 4-channel unit with 2 SDI inputs and 2 HDMI inputs to demonstrate its GUI menus. It automatically identifies and displays the signal source interface and...
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH This column is for setting This column is for setting the 1 HD-SDI input. the 2 HDSDI input program. General Settings for the HDMI IN programs: User can edit any item listed as needed. Encoding Status—Green light indicates its encoding normally, otherwise turns red.
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH …..………………………………..……..……..…………………………. NOTE The different combination of Video Format, Video Bit-rate, Low Delay Mode and the Resolution of signal source will have an impact on the latency. Please refer to the Appendix attached for detailed information. …………………………………………………………………………………………..…… For user to turn to refer detailed explanation of terms on this interface Click this button to apply the default setting of Input 1 Click this button to apply the modified parameters.
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH IP Output Click “IP Output”, it will display the interface where to configure the output IP stream in MPTS or SPTS that will output on a single RJ45 port. Thor Fiber 2017 Tel: (800) 521-8467 Email: sales@thorfiber.com www.thorbroadcast.com...
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH MPTS 4 SPTS for the 4 programs respectively Supports 1 MPTS & 4 SPTS IP outputs. Click the related box to enable the corresponding program to output through IP Channels. Configures the output IP address and ports for the IP Figure-5 Channels respectively.
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH General Clicking “General” from the menu, it will display the interface as Figure-7 where to set the network info for the output TS. To set the max output bit rate for the ASI MPTS out Users can copy a stream from the IP out streams (1 MPTS &...
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH Restart the Device Click “Reboot” from the menu, the screen will display as Figure-9. Here when clicking “Reboot” box, it will restart the device automatically. Figure-9 Update the Device Click “Firmware” from the menu it will display the screen as Figure-10. Here user can update the device by using the update file.
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH Network When user clicks “Network”, it will display the screen as Figure-11. It displays the network information of the device. Here user can change the device network configuration as needed. Figure-11 Change Password When user clicks “Password”, it will display the password screen as Figure-12. Here user can change the Username and Password for login to the device.
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H-4HD-EMS & EMH Keyboard and LCD Lock: If it is marked with “√”,the LCD and keyboard will be locked to avoid unrelated users’ modifying or view the device information and configurations. User can’t operate the keyboard & LCD while only the device IP address can be noted in the LCD window. Backup/Load Click “Backup/Load”...
H-4HD-EMS & EMH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting THOR’s ISO9001 quality assurance system has been approved by the CQC organization. We guarantee the products’ quality, reliability and stability. All THOR products haven passed all testing and manual inspections before they are shipped out. The testing and inspection scheme already covers all the Optical, Electronic and Mechanical criteria which have been published by THOR.
H-4HD-EMS & EMH Chapter 6 Packing List H-4HD-EMS or EMH Encoder User Manual HDMI/SDI Cables 4PCs Power Cord For Further Tech Support 1-800-521-Thor(8467) support@thorfiber.com Thor Fiber 2017 Tel: (800) 521-8467 Email: sales@thorfiber.com www.thorbroadcast.com...
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