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D R AKE PE G PLUS
MPEG-2 OR H.264 DIGITAL VIDEO PEG CHANNEL ENCODER
STOCK #
MODEL NAME
1002613B Drake PEG PLUS
1002644B Drake PEG-RP-2
Re v : 12 052 4
BL ONDE R TONGUE L AB O RATO RI E S, I N C. | IS O 90 01:2015 C E RT IFI ED | W W W.B LO N D ERTO N G U E . C O M
DESCRIP TION
MPEG-2 or H.264 HD PEG Encoder with HD-SDI or Composite Input and
IP Output; Zixi output protocol available
Rack Mount Panel for (2) PEG PLUS units
All Righ ts Reserv ed. Specifications s ubj ect to chang e without not ice.
All t radem arks are p roperty of their respect ive owner s.
USER MANUAL
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- Page 1 STOCK # MODEL NAME DESCRIP TION MPEG-2 or H.264 HD PEG Encoder with HD-SDI or Composite Input and 1002613B Drake PEG PLUS IP Output; Zixi output protocol available 1002644B Drake PEG-RP-2 Rack Mount Panel for (2) PEG PLUS units All Righ ts Reserv ed. Specifications s ubj ect to chang e without not ice.
- Page 2 RETURNING PRODUCT FOR REPAIR (OR CREDIT) A Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number is required on all products returned to Blonder Tongue, regardless if the product is being returned for repair or credit. Before returning product, please review our...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PEG PLUS User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............4 SECTION 2 – PRODUCT SUMMARY ..................6 2.1 PRODUCT APPLICATION & FEATURES ......................6 2.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..........................7 2.3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..........................8 SECTION 3 – INSTALLATION & POWER-UP ................9 3.1 UNPACKING ..............................9 3.2 INSTALLATION AND POWER-UP ........................9 SECTION 4 –... -
Page 4: Section 1 - Important Safety Instructions
4 PEG PLUS User Manual SECTION 1 – IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the against voltage surges and built-up static charges. - Page 5 PEG PLUS User Manual SECTION 1 – IMPORTANTES DE SÉCURITÉ d’antenne, le raccordement aux électrodes de mise à la terre et les spécifications pour les Lire les directives - Toutes les directives de sécurité et d’utilisation devraient être lues électrodes de mise à la terre. Voir la figure A. avant de mettre l’appareil en opération.
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Page 6: Section 2 - Product Summary
6 PEG PLUS User Manual SECTION 2 – PRODUCT SUMMARY 2.1 PRODUCT APPLICATION & FEATURES APPLICATION The PEG PLUS is a stand-alone digital video PEG channel encoder capable of encoding two HD or SD streams of the same content in either MPEG-2 or MPEG-4/H.264 formats. The encoder features a single SD/HD-SDI or composite video input, and an IP-encapsulation output via a single SFP Ethernet port. -
Page 7: Product Description
PEG PLUS User Manual 2.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FRONT PANEL Control: RJ45 connector for 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface for monitoring and configuring the unit via standard web browser. Only a static IP address can be assigned to this interface. (Factory Default: “172.16.70.1”) IP Reset: When pushed and held for 5 seconds, temporarily resets the IP address, Usernames, and Passwords to Factory Default. -
Page 8: Product Specifications
8 PEG PLUS User Manual 2.3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT INPUT Video Inputs 1x RCA Composite; Connectors 1x SFP Module Port 1x BNC SD/HD-SDI (Plug-In sold Separately) Audio Inputs 1x BNC SDI (PCM-Embedded Audio) SPTS STREAM PROTOCOLS 2x RCA - Analog Audio (L, R) Standard ISO/IEC 13818-1 Systems... -
Page 9: Section 3 - Installation & Power-Up
PEG PLUS User Manual SECTION 3 – INSTALLATION & POWER-UP 3.1 UNPACKING You will find the following items in the box: PEG PLUS Encoder Unit (QTY = 1) ▶ Power Adapter (QTY = 1) ▶ 3.2 INSTALLATION AND POWER-UP The PEG PLUS Encoder is designed to be mounted on a desktop in close proximity to a 120 VAC, 60Hz power outlet. -
Page 10: Section 4 - Connecting To A Pc/Laptop
10 PEG PLUS User Manual SECTION 4 – CONNECTING TO A PC/LAPTOP 4.1 ETHERNET ACCESS Local or remote communication with the unit is only possible through a GUI-based menu via any standard web browser. Before you can communicate with the unit, you must configure your computer's IP address to be in the same subnet as the units default IP address. -
Page 11: Accessing The Gateway Via The Web Browser
PEG PLUS User Manual 4.2 ACCESSING THE GATEWAY VIA THE WEB BROWSER You must complete the steps described in Section 4.1 before proceeding as follows: Open a web browser on your computer (Chrome or Firefox is recommended) and enter the following URL address (http://172.16.70.1). The “Login” prompt (Figure 4.2a) will appear. -
Page 12: Section 5 - Basic Configuration
12 PEG PLUS User Manual SECTION 5 – BASIC CONFIGURATION 5.1 “STATUS” “Status” (Figures 5.1a and 5.1b) is a “read-only” screen. The information is provided as a quick way to monitor the system or assist with troubleshooting issues that may arise. Figure 5.1a - "Status"... - Page 13 PEG PLUS User Manual 5.1 “STATUS” (CONTINUED) INPUT STATUS BOX PEG PLUS supports resolutions of: Status: Indicates the status of the input. å 480i (640x480/720x480 @ 30 FPS) å 720p (1280x720 @ 60 FPS) Firmware Version: Indicates the current firmware version. å...
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Page 14: System" > "Networking
14 PEG PLUS User Manual 5.2 “SYSTEM” > “NETWORKING” The “System” Tab > “Networking” page, titled “System Configuration”, (shown in figures 5.2a, 5.2b, 5.2c, 5.2d, and 5.2e) is a “read and write” screen. The general ethernet connection and user-defined identification data for the platform can be configured here. -
Page 15: Dns Settings
PEG PLUS User Manual 5.2 “SYSTEM” > “NETWORKING” (CONTINUED) Figure 5.2b - “System” Tab - Networking - Control Port Ethernet Settings CONTROL PORT ETHERNET SETTINGS MAC Address: the Media Access Control (MAC) Address is a read-only field that serves as a unique identifer assigned to the “Control 100/1000”... - Page 16 16 PEG PLUS User Manual 5.2 “SYSTEM” > “NETWORKING” (CONTINUED) Figure 5.2d - “System” Tab - Networking - DNS Settings (Manual Mode) Setting the UTC Time: Method 1A: Set DHCP enable on SFP Video ▶ Enable HTTP Server ▶ Set DNS settings to DHCP Provided ▶...
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Page 17: Unit Description
PEG PLUS User Manual 5.2 “SYSTEM” > “NETWORKING” (CONTINUED) Figure 5.2e - “System” Tab - Networking - Unit Description UNIT DESCRIPTION Unit Name: a user-defined field to more easily identify the unit by name. The character limit is 64 alphaumeric, however if other character types are used, the display limit is decreased and may truncate. -
Page 18: System" > "Save / Restore
18 PEG PLUS User Manual 5.3 “SYSTEM” > “SAVE / RESTORE” The “System” Tab > “Save/Restore” page, titled “Save and Restore Settings”, (shown in Figure 5.3) enables the user to import and export configuration settings in the PEG PLUS encoder. Figure 5.3 - “System”... -
Page 19: System" > "Time Configuration
PEG PLUS User Manual 5.4 “SYSTEM” > “REMOTE MANAGEMENT” (CONTINUED) BASIC SETUP WITH SSH TUNNELING: Configure an account on an ssh server (that's accessible to the PEG unit), and enable password logins for that account Configure the ssh server's IP (or resolvable hostname, if applicable) in the PEG's "SSH Host" field Configure the ssh server's ssh TCP port in the PEG's "SSH Port"... -
Page 20: Section 6 - Configuring The Encoder
20 PEG PLUS User Manual SECTION 6 – CONFIGURING THE ENCODER 6.1 “ENCODER” > “A/V INPUT” The “Encoder” > “A/V Input” screen allows the user to configure the source settings. Figure 6.1 - “Encoder” Tab - AV Input A/V SOURCE SELECTION Source: Video input selection of SDI or Composite AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS Audio Sync Adjustment: Audio/video lip-sync adjustment used to adjust the audio to video synchronization. -
Page 21: Encoder" > "Encoding
PEG PLUS User Manual 6.2 “ENCODER” > “ENCODING” The “Encoder” > “Encoding” screen allows the user to configure the encoder settings and displays status information about the input and output streams. 6.2.1 “ENCODING” > AUDIO ENCODER SETTINGS Figure 6.2.1 - “Encoder” Tab - Encoding - Audio Encoder Settings Audio Codec: Options are: MP2 for MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2, AC-3 for Dolby Digital (AC-3), or AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Audio Bitrate: Options are: 128, 192, 224, or 384 Kbps. -
Page 22: Transport Stream
22 PEG PLUS User Manual 6.2.2 “ENCODING” > STREAM 1: MPEG-4/AVC HD (CONTINUED) Figure 6.2.2 - “Encoder” Tab - Encoding - Stream 1: MPEG-4/AVC HD TRANSPORT STREAM Transport Bitrate, HD Input: Range is 4.125 to 25 (incremented by 0.125) Transport Bitrate, SD Input: Range is 0.625 to 25 (incremented by 0.125) NOTE: TS Bitrate must be greater than 0.400 Mbps + audio bitrate + video bitrate. -
Page 23: Encoding" > Stream 2: Mpeg-4/Avc Sd
PEG PLUS User Manual 6.2.2 “ENCODING” > STREAM 1: MPEG-4/AVC HD (CONTINUED) Minor Channel Number - Specifies the Minor channel number in the VCT. Range is 1 - 999. ▶ 6.2.3 “ENCODING” > STREAM 2: MPEG-4/AVC SD Figure 6.2.3 - “Encoder” Tab - Encoding - Stream 1: MPEG-4/AVC SD VIDEO ENCODE Video Bitrate: Range is 1 to 4 (incremented by 0.1) P-Frames per GOP: Specifies total number of P frames in a Group-of-Pictures (GOP). -
Page 24: Encoding" > Stream 3: Mpeg-2 Hd
24 PEG PLUS User Manual 6.2.3 “ENCODING” > STREAM 2: MPEG-4/AVC HD (CONTINUED) Service Info Type: Default value is “None” If set to “DVB/SI”, the following fields are enabled: DVB Network Name - user-specified field for the “Network Name” in the DVB NIT table. ▶... -
Page 25: Encoding" > Stream 4: Mpeg-2 Sd
PEG PLUS User Manual 6.2.4 “ENCODING” > STREAM 3: MPEG-2 HD (CONTINUED) Automatic Input Video Filtering: Specifies Input Video Filtering Level: Specifies TRANSPORT STREAM Transport Bitrate, HD Input: Range is 4.125 to 25 (incremented by 0.125) Transport Bitrate, SD Input: Range is 0.625 to 25 (incremented by 0.125) NOTE: TS Bitrate must be greater than 0.400 Mbps + audio bitrate + video bitrate. - Page 26 26 PEG PLUS User Manual 6.2.5 “ENCODING” > STREAM 4: MPEG-2 SD (CONTINUED) Figure 6.2.4 - “Encoder” Tab - Encoding - Stream 4: MPEG-2 SD TRANSPORT STREAM Transport Bitrate, SD Input: Range is 0.625 to 25 (incremented by 0.125) NOTE: TS Bitrate must be greater than 0.400 Mbps + audio bitrate + video bitrate. Transport Stream ID: Configures the transport stream ID number used Program Specific Information (PSI) tables in the stream.
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Page 27: Encoding" > Ip Output 1 & 2
PEG PLUS User Manual 6.2.6 “ENCODING” > IP OUTPUT 1 & 2 Figure 6.2.6 - “Encoder” Tab - Encoding - IP Output 1 (shown) IP OUTPUT 1 AND 2 The settings for both IP Outputs call for the same types of information. Both will allow assignment of a single input stream to be set up and enabled for output. -
Page 28: Encoding" > Zixi Output: Stream 1 & 2
28 PEG PLUS User Manual 6.2.7 “ENCODING” > ZIXI OUTPUT: STREAM 1 & 2 When setting up the Zixi option version of the encoder, the user will first need to insert the License Key within the Admin Panel (see page 33). -
Page 29: Encoding" > Zixi Output Settings
PEG PLUS User Manual 6.2.8 “ENCODING” > ZIXI OUTPUT SETTINGS Figure 6.2.8 - “Encoder” Tab - Encoding - Zixi Output Settings ZIXI OUTPUT SETTINGS The following options can now be set for both Zixi Output Stream 1 and Stream 2: Enable Output: Options are: Enable or Disable Channel: Used to prevent unauthorized connections but does not encrypt the stream. -
Page 30: Encoder" > "Compositing
30 PEG PLUS User Manual 6.3 “ENCODER” > “COMPOSITING” Compositing allows for an overlay of a static image upon loss of video input. It supports PNG file format and displays only when an image file has been uploaded. PLEASE NOTE: “Overlay for No Input (480i),”... -
Page 31: Section 7 - Update, Troubleshoot, And Maintenance
PEG PLUS User Manual SECTION 7 – UPDATE, TROUBLESHOOT, AND MAINTENANCE 7.1 “LOG” The “Log” (Figure 7.1a) screen displays system log messages. Figure 7.1b - MIB file download prompt Figure 7.1a - Zixi Output Streams (Expanded) ADDITIONAL INFO Download SNMP MiB: Click on the link to save the encoder’s “.mib” file. Debug Info: Link to a text-only view of Debug Info Debug Log Archive: Downloadable tar.gz archive file of the Debug Log. -
Page 32: Admin
32 PEG PLUS User Manual 7.2 “ADMIN” The “Admin” (Figure 7.3) screen contains the User Settings, allowing a user to change or modify the Username and Password values for the unit while logged in. To access this screen, click the “admin” link at the top right corner as shown below. -
Page 33: System Controls
PEG PLUS User Manual 7.2 “ADMIN” (CONTINUED) Confirm Password: must enter the same password as entered in . If password doesn’t match, an error message will be displayed. REMINDER: Click on the “Apply” button to apply any new values and/or configurations. Figure 7.2 - “Admin”... -
Page 34: Firmware Update
34 PEG PLUS User Manual 7.3 “FIRMWARE UPDATE” The “Firmware Update” tab (Figures 7.3) is located on the right side of the main menu by providing a quick and easy way to apply firmware updates. The page enables upload of the newest available firmware for the PEG PLUS and deploys firmware to the unit. -
Page 35: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Seller will at its sole option, either repair or replace (with a new or factory reconditioned product, as Seller may determine) any product manufactured or sold (or in the case of software, licensed) by Seller which is defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the applicable specifications that are in effect on the date of shipment or such other specifications as may have been expressly agreed upon in writing: (i) for a period of one (1) year (and for all BIDA products a period of eight (8) years) from the date of original purchase for all stock hardware products (ii) for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (or such shorter period of time as may be set forth in the license agreement specific to the particular software being licensed from Seller) with respect to all software products licensed from... - Page 36 B L O N D E R T O N GU E L A B O R ATO R I E S One Jake Brown Road Old Bridge, NJ 08857 (800) 523-6049 S A L E S D E PA RT M E NT C US T O M E R S E RV I C E sales@blondertongue.com custsvc@blondertongue.com...
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