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Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Overview SFT3542HA SD encoder modulator is a professional high integration device which includes encoding, multiplexing, scrambling and modulation. It supports 8 to 24 CVBS inputs, one DVB-C tuner input and 128 IP input with Data1 (GE) and Data2 (FE) port. It also supports DVB-C RF out with 4 adjacent carries, and supports Data1 (GE) output port to support 4 MPTS out.
SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual 1.3 Specifications Input 8/12/16/20/24 CVBS inputs , RCA interface , 1 DVB-C Tuner for remux, F type interface (only for DVB-C RF out) 128 IP input over UDP and RTP, DATA1 and DATA2,RJ45 Video Resolution 720×480_60i, 544×480_60i, 352×480_60i...
SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual 4 IP MPTS output over UDP/RTP, 1*1000M Base-T Ethernet interface System function Network management (WEB) English language Ethernet software upgrade Miscellaneous Dimension (W×L×H) 482mm×410mm×44mm Environment 0~45℃(work);-20~80℃(Storage) Power requirements AC 110V± 10%, 50/60Hz, AC 220 ± 10%, 50/60Hz 1.4 Principle Chart...
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SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual Port Power supply and Grounding Pole 24 CVBS input( DB9 to RCA) Reset Key:Reset webmaster IP address, recover it to default IP address Indicators Data1: IP input and output port(GE) Data2: IP input port(FE) NMS (Network management port)
SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual Chapter 2 Installation Guide This section is to explain the cautions the users must know in some case that possible injure may bring to users when it’s used or installed. For this reason, please read all details here and make in mind before installing or using the product.
SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual 1.2~1.5m and the distance against wall should be no less than 0.8m. Electric Isolation, Dust Free Volume resistivity ground anti-static material: Machine Hall Floor 1X10 ~1X10 ,Grounding current limiting resistance: 1M (Floor bearing should be greater than 450Kg/㎡) 5~40℃(sustainable ),0~45℃(short time),...
SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual Chapter 3 WEB NMS Operation User can only control and set the configuration in computer by connecting the device to web NMS Port. User should ensure that the computer’s IP address is different from this device’s IP address;...
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Figure-2 Parameters → Module 1-3 SFT3542HA supports up to 6 modules with 24CVBS input. From the menu on left side of the webpage, clicking “Module1-3, it displays the information of each encoding channel of the 3 modules as Figure-3.
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SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual Figure-3 Parameters → Tuner: Clicking “Tuner”, it displays the interface as Figure-4 about tuner input information. When users click “Edit” button, it triggers a dialog box where users can set DVB-C tuner input parameters. Figure-4 Parameters →...
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SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual Figure-5 TS Config→Stream select: Clicking “Stream select”, it displays the interface where users can select program(s) to multiplex out and modify program info. (Figure-6) Input Area Output Area Operation Area Figure-6 Configure ‘Input Area’ and ‘Output Area’ with buttons in ‘Operation Area’. Instructions are as Page 10 / 26 SOFTEL Corp.
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SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual below: : To add input channel which come from GE1/GE2/Tuner : To edit the input channel : To delete the input channel : To delete all inputs channel : To check input IP lock or not, green means current IP locked...
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SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual From the TS Config menu on up side of the webpage, clicking “General”, it displays the interface where users can set output mode, enable PSI/SI table out, NIT insert/VCT insert, PCR correction. (Figure-8) Figure-8 TS Config→PID Bypass: From the TS Config menu on up side of the webpage, clicking “PID Bypass”, it displays the...
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SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual Parameters → Scrambler: Clicking “Scrambler”, it displays the interface as Figure-10 where user can configure parameters to scramble the programs. “Scr CH1-4” is corresponding to “Output TS1-4” respectively. Figure-10 Parameters → Modulator: Clicking “Modulator”, it displays the Modulator Configuration screen as Figure-11.
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Figure-13 Parameters → IP Stream: SFT3542HA supports 4 TS to output in IP format through the DATA1 port. Clicking “IP Stream”, it displays the interface where to set IP out parameters (Figure-14). Page 14 / 26...
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SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual Quickly Config Channel Config Figure-14 When users click “quickly config” button, it triggers a dialog box (Figure-15) where users can set all channels configration. Figure-15 When users click “Channel config” button, it triggers a dialog box (Figure-16) where users can set the corresponding channel configration.
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SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual Select one channel or all channels to set parameters There are 3 channels which users can chose to apply Logo/Caption/QRCode. Point to the Logo/Caption/QRCode and click the right mouse button to set Browse and upload Logo/Caption/QRCode parameters.
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SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual Figure-19 System → Network: Clicking “Network”, it displays the interface as Figure-20 where to set network parameters. Figure-20 System → password: Clicking “Password”, it displays the screen as Figure-21 where to set the login account and password for the web NMS.
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SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual Figure-21 System → Configuration: Clicking “Configuration”, it displays the screen as Figure-22 where to save/ restore/factory setting/ backup/ load your configurations. Figure-22 System → Firmware: Clicking “Firmware”, it displays the screen as Figure-23 where to update firmware for the modulator.
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SFT3542HA Encoder Modulator User Manual Figure-23 System→ Date/Time: From the menu on left side of the webpage, clicking “Date/Time”, it will display the screen as Figure-24 where to set date and time for the device. Figure-24 System→ Log: Clicking “Log”, it displays the log interface as Figure-25 where to check or export the Kernel/System log.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting SOFTEL’s ISO9001 quality assurance system has been approved by CQC organization. For guarantee the products’ quality, reliability and stability. All SOFTEL products have been passed the testing and inspection before ship out factory. The testing and inspection scheme already covers all the Optical, Electronic and Mechanical criteria which have been published by SOFTEL.
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