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Summary of Contents for Aquila mini HD
- Page 1 aquila mini HD HD/SD Encoder & Modulator HDMI/YPbPr/S-Video/AV to DVB-T User’s Manual ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for buying this encoder modulator. Please read this manual carefully to install, use and maintain the encoder modulator in the best conditions of performance. Keep this manual for future reference. Directory CHAPTER 1 Product Introductions ................ 3 General Description .................... 3 System Connection Chart .................. 4 Technical Specifications ................... 4 CHAPTER 2 Safety Instruction and Installations ............ 6 Safety Instructions .................... 6 Installations ...................... 6 Cascade Installation .................... 7 CHAPTER 3 Operations of TS Creator Software ............ 9 Installation ....................... 9 Operations of “Creator” .................. 9 File Management .................... 11 CHAPTER 4 Devices Operations and Management .......... 12 CHAPTER 5 Operations of Record TS and Play TS through USB Disk ..... 17 ... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Product Introductions
CHAPTER 1 Product Introductions General Description aquila mini HD encoder & modulator is 3son’s consumer electronics which allow audio/video signal input in TV distributions and video recorded and playback from a USB port with applications in home entertainment, surveillance control, hotel Digital Signage, shops etc. It is an all‐in‐one device integrating MPEG‐4 AVC/H.264 encoding and modulating to convert audio/video signals into DVB‐T RF out. The signals source could be from satellite receivers, closed‐circuit television cameras, Blue‐ray players, and ... -
Page 4: System Connection Chart
LCD Window Indicators Control Buttons USB Port for Video Record, JTAG port for upgrade Save and Playback System Connection Chart Technical Specifications Encoding Section Encoding MPEG‐4 AVC/H.264 Interface HDMI 1920*1080_60P,1920*1080_50P; Video Resolution 1920*1080_60i, 1920*1080_50i; 1280*720_60p, 1280*720_50P HDMI Bit rate 0.500~19.500 Mbps Encoding MPEG1 Layer II, MPEG2‐AAC, MPEG4‐AAC Interface HDMI Audio Sample rate 48KHz 64, 96,128, 192, 256, 320, 384kbps ... - Page 5 Encoding MPEG‐4 AVC/H.264 Interface CVBS *1, YPbPr*1, S‐Video*1 CVBS & S‐Video: 720x576_50i (PAL); Video 720x480_60i (NTSC) Resolution YPbPr/ YPbPr: 1920*1080_60i, 1920*1080_50i; 1280*720_60p, 1280*720_50P CVBS/ 0.500~19.500 Mbps Bit rate S‐Video Encoding MPEG1 Layer II, MPEG2‐AAC, MPEG4‐AAC Interface 1*Stereo /mono Audio Sample rate 48KHz 64, 96,128, 192, 256, 320, 384kbps Bit rate Modulator Section Standard DVB‐T COFDM Bandwidth 6M, 7M, 8M Constellation QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, Code rate ...
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Page 6: Safety Instructions
CH H APTER 2 Safety Instruct t ion and Inst t allations Safety In n structions WARN NING: Hot plug is not allowed since it may cause system halted . To prevent t fire or electrical sho o ck, do not expose the e device to rain or mo o isture. The en ncoder modulator is powered with a volt age of 12VDC. The p power supply voltage must not e exceed the recomme nded voltage, which otherwise may cause e irreparable damage to the dev vice and the invalidati on of the warranty. T Therefore: Do not t replace power supp p ly with a voltage grea a ter than 12VDC. ... -
Page 7: Cascade Installation
Power supply connection: a) Connect the earth cable; b) Connect the power plug to the unit mains connector; c) Connect the power plug to the mains socket. Cascade Installation aquila mini HD has 1 TV signal to RF output encoded as DVB‐T Digital‐TV signal. Several aquila mini HD units can be cascaded in order to increase the capacity. The maximum capacity of a series of N units is 1xN incorporated TV signals. To cascade 2 or more units, connect the RF output of the preceding unit ... - Page 8 ...
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Page 9: Chapter 3 Operations Of Ts Creator Software
Chapter 3 Operations of TS Creator Software aquila mini HD encoder modulator has a function to create TS videos with the software supplied with the product. Users can create *.ts files containing images, videos and audios in a simple and intuitive way, and play them on a television through the USB port. File format supported include: Image: JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF/ Video: MP4, WMV, AVI, MPG, TS, MKV… / Audio: MP3, WAV Installation Download our “TS Creator” software package on your PC to get the installer and it’s auxiliary routine. ... - Page 10 The number set here represents the highest bit rate for the output video and bit rate will varies under the number. Users can select a encode format here according to the standard of receiving terminal. Users can filter the null packet to boost the video’s effect bit rate. A single video can be maximum 2.0 GB in size. (aquila mini HD cannot play a video bigger than 2GB.) After setting all the parameters, click to start the transformation. Click “OK” when it prompts “The operation completed normally.” ...
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Page 11: File Management
File Management After finishing the transformation, users can find out the videos files generated according the Saving Directory. For example, we save the video in “D:\ABC” so we can find it in Disk D\Folder ABC. Management: Three files will be generated if the Null Packet has been filtered. TS video for preview through the “Creator” interface by clicking “Play” button TS video and information files: Users need to save the two files together in the USB memory, then aquila mini HD can read them and play the video. Two files will be generated if the Null Packet has not been filtered. TS video for preview through the “Creator” interface by clicking “Play” button TS video: Users need to save it in the USB memory, and then Aquila mini HD can read it and play the video. Remarks: All the file names are automatically generated. Rename the files before creating a new video to avoid covering the previous files. If you rename “FinalOutput‐204‐0.ts” or “FinalOutput‐204‐0.tsinfo”, always keep the ... -
Page 12: Chapter 4 Devices Operations And Management
CHAPTER 4 Device Operations and Management aquila mini HD is controlled and managed through the key board and LCD display. LCD Display –It presents the selected menu and the parameter settings. The backlight in the display is on when the power is applied. LED –These lights indicate the working status Power: It lights on when the power supply is connected. Alarm: It lights on when the there is error, such as the signal source loss. Lock: It lights on when the signal source connected and goes off when the signal lose. Left/Right/Up/Down buttons – Use these buttons to turn the screen pages, shift the target items by moving the triangle or change the parameter settings in the program mode. Enter – Use this button to enter a submenu or save a new setting after adjustment; Press it to start adjusting the value of certain items when the corresponding underline flash with Up and Down buttons; Press it to activate the hidden selections and change the setting with Up and Down (or Left and Right) buttons. Menu –Press this button to step back Lock –Locking the screen / cancelling the lock state, and entering the main menu after the initialization of the device. After pressing lock key, the system will question the user to save present setting or not. If not, the LCD will display the current configuration state. When the power is connected, the LCD will start to initialize the program. The LCD menu ... - Page 13 ...
- Page 14 Main Menu Stream Stream TSID Stream ONID Stream Network ID Network Name LCN Mode Private Data NIT Insert Stream Modulation mode VCT insert Stream Language EIT Insert Main Menu USB Device Record TS USB Device Record TS Start Record Advanced Config USB Device Play TS...
- Page 15 1) DVB‐T: Modulating standard; XX.XXX M: The current output frequency; U: Symbol of the USB disk insertion; 1080i: Video resolution of signal source; X.XX Mbps: The current encoding bit rate. 2) Alarm Status: For example, if the signal cable disconnected, it will display Video 1 Not Lock under this menu. 3) Uptime: It displays the working time duration of the device. It times upon power on. 4) Video Parameters: User can enter the items respectively to set the input interface and view the video status. User can also adjust values of rest items (Bit rate: 0.500~19.500 Mbps; Brightness & Contrast & Saturation: 0‐255; Hue: ‐128 ‐ +127). 5) Audio Bit rate: Select audio bit rate among 64, 96, 128, 192, 256, 320, 384 kbps. Audio Format: Select audio format among MPEG2, MPEG2‐AAC and MPEG4‐AAC. 6) Program Information: User can enable or disable the program output under menu Program ...
- Page 16 15) Bit Rate: User can read the current modulating bit rate and the maximum bit rate 16) TSID: (Transport Stream ID) User can view or adjust after enter this menu. 17) ONID: (Original Network ID) User can view or adjust after enter this menu. 18) NIT: (Network Information Table) NIT table is a very important table for describing the network and TS. User can enter the submenus displayed and edit the values or select the LCN (Logical channel number) mode, and choose whether to insert the NIT. If user chooses to insert the NIT, information (Network ID, Network Name, LCN Mode, Private Data and LCN number of the program mentioned in explanation 6) will be added to the transport stream. NOTE: when the Private Data is set as 0*0, it is invalid. ...
- Page 17 TS and save it to next file. When the USB memory is full, it replaces the previous files.) File name: Users can enter this menu to edit name for the *.ts files to be recorded. For example, if users name it “Record‐”, it will give name to the saved *.ts files “Record‐001.ts”, “Record‐002.ts”…“Record‐00N.ts”. Automatic Record: Users can choose whether to set aquila mini HD to record the TS automatically or manually. TS Playback ...
- Page 18 File browse: There is a video list under this menu, choose one file and press “Enter” button to start play. Play mode: User can select a play mode for the saved *.ts files as needed before playing the *.ts file. When the *.ts is being playing, the LCD will present a playing interface as shown below. single loop; play all; loop all; single file At this time, the keyboard also plays a different rule Disk Usage Users can enter this menu to view the USB disk’s capacity left. Update Choose “Yes” to update the aquila mini HD with the update file stored in the USB disk. Remove Device Choose “Yes” to safely remove the USB disk. aquila mini HD will then automatically resume encoding and playing the program input from the encoder module. ...
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