Vecoax Ultra Bt Series Manual

VECOAX ULTRA BT SERIES MANUAL

VECOAX ULTRA BT encoder modulator is the new generation of intelligent headend processing equipment. This 1-U case comes with 6 independent module slots. Each module can be configured individually based on the applications including encoding, decoding, trans-coding, multiplexing, descrambling and modulating processing and the combination of all these functions. It supports multiple input and output interfaces and signal formats. With its powerful performance and low cost, VECOAX ULTRA BT is especially adequate for the new generation CATV system.

KEY FEATURES

Support flexible combination of different type of modules

Support up to 6 modules

Support 1 ASI output (Copy as MPTS2 through front panel GE2)

Support 2 GE output, 512 SPTS (UDP, RTSP/RTP) output from GE1,

8 MPTS (UDP, RTP) output from GE2, Unicast/Multicast, RJ45/SFP interface

Support Web management, Updates via web

Redundancy Power Supply (Optional)

SPECIFICATIONS

Base Unit Parameters Dimension (W×L×H): 482mm×410mm×44mm

Environment: 0~45°C (work); -20~80°C (Storage ）

Power requirement: AC 110V± 10%, 50/60Hz, AC 220 ± 10%, 50/60Hz

4 ASI/IP MULTIPLEXING MODULE

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS:

ASI inputs/outputs: 4 ASI bi-direction, BNC 75Ω

IP inputs/outputs: 2 Ethernet Port (100/1000M)

Stream connector input

Re-multiplexing: PID remapping, PCR correction, generate PSI/ SI table automatically

Stream In: maximum 4 ASI input, 256×2 IP input

Stream Out: maximum 4 ASI output, 4 IP output

5 ASI MULTIPLEXING MODULE

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS:

ASI inputs/outputs: 5 ASI bi-direction, BNC 75Ω

Stream connector input

Stream in: maximum 5 ASI input

Re-multiplexing: PID remapping, PCR correction, generate PSI/ SI table automatically

Stream out: maximum 5 ASI output

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS:

Input: 4 CVBS video, 4 Stereo Audio (DB9 to RCA)

VIDEO ENCODING: Video format: MPEG-2, MPEG4 AVC/H.264

Image format: PAL, NTSC SD signal

RESOLUTION: PAL:720*576/352*288/320*240/320*180/176*144/160*120/160*90@50Hz

NTSC: 720*480/352*288/320*240/320*180/176*144/160*120/160*[email protected]

Rate Control: CBR/VBR

GOP structure: IBBPB

Video bitrate: 0.5~5Mbps

AUDIO ENCODING: Audio format: MPEG1 Audio Layer 2, LC-AAC, HE-AAC V2

Sampling rate: 48 KHz

Resolution: 24-bit

Bit-rate: 48-384Kbps each channel

Support Logo, Caption, and QR Code insertion

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS: Input: 8 CVBS video, 8 Stereo Audio (DB15 to RCA)

VIDEO ENCODING: Video format: MPEG4 AVC/H.264

Image format: PAL, NTSC SD signal

Resolution: 720×576i, 720×480i

Rate Control: CBR/VBR

GOP structure: IPP

Video bitrate: 1~7Mbps each channel

AUDIO ENCODING: Audio format: MPEG-1 Layer 2

Sampling rate: 48 KHz

Resolution: 24-bit

Bit-rate: 64/128/192/224/256/320/384Kbps each channel

Support Logo, Caption, and QR Code insertion

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS:

Input: 2*HDMI, 2*BNC for CC (Closed Caption) input and stream connector

VIDEO ENCODING: Video format: MPEG2 & MPEG4 AVC/H.264

Input resolution:

1920*1080_60P, 1920*1080_50P, 1920*1080_60i, 1920*1080_50i, 1280*720_60p, 1280*720_50P, 720*480_60i, 720*576_50i

Rate control mode: CBR/VBR

Aspect ratio: 16:9, 4:3

Video bitrate: 0.8~19Mbps for MPEG-2 /H.264 encoding

Support CC (closed caption)

AUDIO ENCODING: Audio format: MPEG1 Layer II, MPEG2-AAC, MPEG4-AAC,

Dolby Digital AC3 (2.0) encoding (Optional); AC3 (2.0/5.1) pass-through

Sampling rate: 48 KHz

Audio bitrate: 64Kbps-320kbps each channel

VIDEO TRANSCODING: 2*MPEG2 HD → 2*MPEG2/H.264 HD; 2*MPEG2 HD → 2*MPEG2/H.264 SD;

2* H.264 HD → 2*MPEG2/H.264 HD; 2* H.264 HD → 2*MPEG2/H.264 SD;

AUDIO TRANSCODING: MPEG-1 Layer 2, AAC and AC3

2 HD-SDI Encoding/Transcoding Module

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS:

Input: 2*HD-SDI and stream connector

VIDEO ENCODING: Video format: MPEG2 & MPEG4 AVC/H.264

Input resolution:

1920*1080_60P, 1920*1080_50P, 1920*1080_60i, 1920*1080_50i, 1280*720_60p, 1280*720_50P, 720*480_60i, 720*576_50i

Rate control mode: CBR/VBR

Aspect ratio: 16:9, 4:3

Video bitrate: 0.8~19Mbps for MPEG-2 /H.264 encoding;

Support CC (closed caption)

AUDIO ENCODING: Audio format:

Dolby Digital AC3 (2.0) encoding (Optional), AC3 (2.0/5.1) pass-through

Sampling rate: 48 KHz

Audio bitrate: 64Kbps-320kbps each channel

VIDEO TRANSCODING: 2*MPEG2 HD → 2*MPEG2/H.264 HD; 2*MPEG2 HD → 2*MPEG2/H.264 SD;

2* H.264 HD → 2*MPEG2/H.264 HD; 2* H.264 HD → 2*MPEG2/H.264 SD;

4 *MPEG2 SD → 4 *MPEG2/H.264 SD; 4* H.264 SD → 4 *MPEG2/H.264 SD

AUDIO TRANSCODING: MPEG-1 Layer 2, AAC and AC3

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS:

Input: 4*HDMI

VIDEO ENCODING: Video format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Input resolution:

1920×1080_60P, 1920×1080_50P, 1920×1080_60i, 1920×1080_50i,

1280×720_60P, 1280×720_50P, 720×576_50i, 720×480_60i

GOP structure: IBBP

Video bitrate: 0.8Mbps~19Mbps each channel

Rate Control: CBR/VBR

AUDIO ENCODING: Audio format: MPEG1 Layer II, (MPEG-2 AAC, MPEG-4 AAC Optional), AC3 pass- through

Sampling rate: 48 KHz

Resolution: 24-bit

Audio bitrate: 64Kbps~320Kbps each channel

Audio Gain Control: 0-400

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS:

Input: 4*HDMI/4*SDI

VIDEO ENCODING: Video format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Input resolution: 1920×1080_60P, 1920×1080_60i, 1920×1080_50P, 1920×1080_50i,1280×720_60P, 1280×720_50P, 720×576_50i, 720×480_60i,

Output resolution: 1920×1080_30P, 1920×1080_25P, 1280×720_30P, 1280×720_25P, 720×576_25P,720×480_30P,

GOP structure: IP…P (P Frame adjustment, without B Frame)

Video Bit-rate: 1Mbps~13Mbps each channel

Rate Control: CBR/VBR

AUDIO ENCODING: Audio format: MPEG1 Layer II, support audio gain adjustment

Resolution: 24-bit

Audio Bit-rate: 64kbps,128Kbps,192kbps,224kbps,256kbps,320kbps,384kbps

Support Logo, Caption, and QR Code insertion

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS:

Input: Stream connector

Resolution: 480i, 576i, 720P@50, 720P@60, 1080i@50, 1080i@60, 1080P@50, 1080P@60

VIDEO TRANSCODING: 2*MPEG-2/ H.264/ AVS/AVS+ HD/SD → 2* H.264 HD/SD

Video Bit-rate: 1~19.5Mbps each channel

Rate Mode: CBR/VBR

GOP Strut: IBBP, IPPP, IBP

AUDIO TRANSCODING: MPEG-1 Layer II, LC/HE-AAC, AC3, DRA → MPEG -1 Layer II, LC/HE-AAC

Audio bitrate: 64/96/128/192/256/320/384Kbps

Audio Gain Control: 0-100

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS: Data input: 512×2 IP input over UDP/RTP, 2 GE Ports (RJ45/SFP), and Stream connector

Data output: 16 or 32 IP output over UDP/RTP/RTSP, unicast/multicast, 2 GE Ports (RJ45/SFP)

Trans Rate: Max 840Mbps/GE Port

RF output (F type): 16/32 channels of multiplexing, scrambling and modulation.

MULTIPLEXING: Maximum PID Remapping: 180 output pids per channel for DX316, 256 output pids per channel for DX332

Function: PID remapping (automatically or manually), Accurate PCR adjusting, generate PSI/SI table automatically

SCRAMBLING: Maximum simul-crypt CA: 4

Standard: ETR289, ETSI 101 197, ETSI 103 197

Connection: Local/remote connection

MODULATION: Standard: EN300 429/ITU-T J.83A/B (DVB-C)

MER: ≥40dB

RF output level: -20~+10dBm (87~117 dBµV), 0.1dB step for all carriers

Symbol Rate: 5.0Msps~7.0Msps, 1ksps stepping

Constellation: 16/32/64/128/256QAM

DX316 Output: 16 non-adjacent carrier outputs within 192M bandwidth

DX332 Output: 32 non-adjacent carrier outputs within 384M bandwidth

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS:

Data input: Stream connector

256 IP input over UDP/RTP, 2GE Ports (RJ45/SFP) ——

Data output: 8 IP output over UDP/RTP/RTSP, unicast/multicast, 2 GE Ports (RJ45/SFP)

Trans Rate: Max 840Mbps/GE Port

RF Output (F type): 8 non-adjacent carrier outputs within 192M bandwidth

MULTIPLEXING: Channel Number: 8 multiplexing channels

Maximum PID Remapping: 180 output PIDS per channel

Function: PID remapping (automatically or manually), Accurate PCR adjusting, generate PSI/ SI table automatically

RF Frequency: 50~960MHz, 1 KHz step

Constellation: QPSK/16QAM/64QAM Bandwidth: 6/7/8 MHz

Trans mode: 2K/4K/8K FEC: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8

RF Output Level: -20~+10dBm (for all carriers), 0.5dB step

6 ISDB-TB MODULATING MODULE

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS:

Data input: 32×6 IP input over UDP/RTP, 2 GE Ports (RJ45/SFP) and stream connector

Data output: 6 IP output over UDP/RTP/RTSP, unicast/multicast, 2 GE Ports (RJ45/SFP)

Trans Rate: Max 840Mbps/GE Port

RF output (F type): 6 channels of multiplexing and modualtion.

MULTIPLEXING: Maximum PID Remapping: 180 output pids per channel

Function: PID remapping (automatically or manually), Accurate PCR adjusting, generate PSI/ SI table automatically

Bandwidth: 6M Constellation: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM

Guard Interval: 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 Transmission Mode: 2K, 4K, and 8K

Code rate: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 MER: ≥40dB

RF frequency: 50~960MHz, 1 KHz step

RF output level: -20dBm~+10dBm (87~117dBµV), 0.1dB stepping

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS:

Stream in: 4 Tuner input, F Type

Standard: DX904: DVB-S/S2; DX914: DVB-C; DX944: DVB-T/T2

DVB-S DVB-S2

Input Frequency: 950-2150MHz 950-2150MHz

Symbol Rate: QPSK 1~45 Msps QPSK/8PSK 1~45 Msps,

16APSK 1~45 Msps,

32APSK1~32 Msps

(16APSK&32APSK are optional as required)

FEC Demodulation:1/2, 2/3,3/4,5/6,7/8 1/2, 2/3,3/4,5/6,7/8,4/5,5/6,8/9, 9/10

Signal Strength: -65 ~ -25dBm

DVB-C Standard: J.83A (DVB-C), J.83B, J.83C

Input Frequency: 30-1000MHz

DVB-T/T2: Standard: DVB-T/T2

Input Frequency: 30 MHz~1000 MHz

Bandwidth: 6M, 7M, 8M

PLP Index:0,1,2,3(for DVB-T2)

MULTIPLEXING: Maximum PID Remapping: 256 input

Function: PID remapping (automatically/ manually), Accurate PCR adjust

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS:

ASI input/output: 2 ASI bi-direction, BNC 75Ω

Stream Connector input

Decoding:

Video/Audio Out: 2 HD/SD SDI output

Video Format: MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Resolution: 480i,480p,576i,576p,720p@50/59.94/60,1080i@50/59.94/60

Chroma: 4:2:0

Audio Format: MPEG1 Layer2, LC-AAC, HE-AAC, AC3 (2.0/5.1), AC3 Pass-through,

Support Dual Audio Out

Support CC/Subtitle

1 ASI/Mux out 2 Hard factory reset switch 3 Indicators 4 DATA Port (NET1 and NET2 for IP stream output, Net 3 for web- based management) 5 Port for module card firmware installation

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.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS • Must be operated and maintained free of dust or dirty. • The cover should be securely fastened, do not open the cover of the

products when the power is on.

• After use, securely stow away all loose cables, external antenna, and others.

POWER PRECAUTIONS • When you connect the power source, make sure if it may cause overload. • Avoid operating on a wet floor in the open. Make sure the extension cable

is in good condition

• Make sure the power switch is off before you start to install the device

DEVICE’S INSTALLATION FLOW CHART ILLUSTRATED AS FOLLOWING

Connecting Grouding Connecting Acquisition Installing Setting Running Wire and Signal Check Device Parameter Device Power cable Cord

GROUNDING REQUIREMENT • All function modules’ good grounding is the basis of reliability and stability of

devices. Also, they are the most important guarantee of lightning arresting and

interference rejection. Therefore, the system must follow this rule.

• Grounding conductor must adopt copper conductor in order to reduce high

frequency impedance, and the grounding wire must be as thick and short as

possible.

• Users should make sure the 2 ends of grounding wire well electric conducted and

be anti-rust.

• It is prohibited to use any other device as part of grounding electric circuit • The area of the conduction between grounding wire and device’s frame should

be no less than 25 mm 2.

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ENCODER LOGIN – GETTING STARTED

The default IP address of this device is 192.168.0.136. Connect the

PC (Personal Computer) and the device with a net cable, and

follow the PVI connection guide to connect to the unit. Set your

Local IP to a static IP of 192.168.0.100.

Refer below on how to do so.

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PVI - PC CONNECTION GUIDE

On Windows open your control panel

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Once on control panel, open Network and Sharing (Network and Internet for Windows

8 and above)

Once you have Network and Sharing Center open, click on “Change adapter settings.”

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Right Click on your Local Ethernet connection and click on “properties.”

Once the Ethernet Properties are open click on, “Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4),” and click on, “Properties.”

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In the Properties change your IP address from auto to Static and Change the IP address to the required setting to connect to your unit which will be listed in the manual of your Product. Click ok once you are done and close everything. You are now ready to connect to the Web interface of your Unit. EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE

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Use web browser to connect the device with PC by inputting the Encoder &

Modulator’s IP address in the browser’s address bar and press Enter.

It will display the Login interface as Figure-1. Input the Username and Password

(Both the default Username and Password are “admin”.) and then click “LOGIN” to start the device setting.

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ENCODER MODULATOR OPERATION STATUS

When we login into unit, it displays the status interface as shown below.

Each module will have its own menu system. Use the navigation on the left to go to each installed module to customize your settings.

Every module will export to STREAM CONNECT.

This is referred as the central hub where all the modules report too.

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MOD 1

Stream Mod 3 / Connect Connector 3 MOD 2

In this example above MODULE 1 and MODULE 2 are exporting their information to STREAM CONNECT .

We then go to Stream Connect to tell the unit to export the information out to connector 3 which is module 3 in the Navigation panel.

So Module 1 could be an HDMI card and Module 2 could be an ASI card

We export the signal information from those modules to Stream connect and then want to export it to Connector 3 which will be an RF modulator Card.

This example takes two separate inputs and Outputs it in the final format as RF frequency’s

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NETWORK SETTINGS

NET 1

NET 2

Here we can adjust the Network settings for the device for each of the ports on the front panel of the unit.

NMS – Data Net #3 port IP address

DATA-GEN1 – Net #1 port IP address - This will be the SPTP or Single Port Transport Stream port – Used for streaming your individual channels with different IP’s

DATA-GEN2 - Net #2 port IP address – Used for MPTS or Multiport transport stream to stream all your channels on one IP address.

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PASSWORD

We can change the Default password of the unit to a new one of your choice.

Please make sure you type it correctly and set it to something you remember or you will be locked out of the unit

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Configuration

Here we can save our configuration for the unit, Restore the last save configuration in case you make a mistake, factory reset the unit back to default, backup your configuration to your desktop as a file, or load a configuration file you saved on your PC.

It’s recommenced to save often

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DATE/TIME SETTINGS

We can set the system date and time here.

You can grab it automatic from your PC or use a NTP server to grab the info automatically.

This Time will be used across the board as well as on Broadcasting for TV’s and Streams if you wish.

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IP STREAMING FRONT PANEL

The unit is equipped with two network ports. Net 1# and Net #2.

Net #1 is used for SPTS- Single Port Transport Streams or One channel per set IP

Net #2 is the MPTS-GEN2 – Multiport Transport Stream – All channels output on one IP address as a multicast stream.

We can control the MPTS-GEN2 port here under IP Stream

Choose which Module to export all its information or channels as a Single Multicast Stream on the Output IP you have set here. Remember this IP address is a Multicast IP that streams under the IP address set in the Network Settings of the unit. Ex: IP set as 192.168.2.136 Mod 1 Exports under the multicast IP as 224.2.2.2:2001. If you don’t understand Multicast IP’s please refer to your IT tech or read up on some information available online.

We can choose the Output Protocol as well. UDP/RTP/RTSP

If you wish to do SPTS - Single Port Transport Stream - please refer to Stream Connect for this function.

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STREAM CONNECT

Each Module exports its data or information such as video from a HDMI card to Stream connect. From here we then tell where we would like the information to go too. This goes in the form of Connector 1-6 which is another name for Modules 1-6

So we can take the exported video from Module 1 which would be a HDMI card and export it to GEN1- SPTS – which would be Data 1 port on the front for IP Streaming.

Example below of moving from the input side – LEFT – to the Output side – RIGHT-

When the output program is selected we can click on the name to modify its properties for IP Multicast address if using IP out, VCT, Program information, etc

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HDMI/SDI INPUT MODULE

We can adjust the Encoding or Transcoding settings for this module here. Each module has a separate tab for each input and will vary depending on module.

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TECH SUPPORT

Please read carefully all this manual as it covers ALL and EVERY aspect to set this product as per your needs, using pictures and examples.

Should you need any additional support please go to pvisupport.com and open a quick ticket

If you require assistance in a remote location please open a ticket and request a scheduled time that both you the user and the support staff can work together to support you.

The proper engineer will address your questions very quickly right after you post the ticket

Tickets works faster and better than phone calls as the tickets are responded directly from the proper engineers to give you a prompt and best solution.

We strongly suggest to open a ticket first, so we can better support you.

The free tech support is active MON-FRI 10 AM – 4 PM US EST TIME Tickets posted out from this time window or on Saturdays Sundays and US/FL holidays days are responded ASAP the next following business day

If you need to check your configuration, you will be asked to provide a TEAMVIEWER ID and PASS so our engineers will connect shortly and help you to trouble shoot and set your system together with you. Help on settings is not possible over the phone nor in other ways but the TeamViewer. You can download and install a copy of TEAMVIEWER Version 11 from teamviewer.com or we can provide you a temporarily access link by opening a Ticket and requesting support.

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