EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES Platform for supporting modular MPEG2 and H.264 video encoders I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L For EH244 Encoder Host Series Including: BASE MODEL OUTPUTS EH244-Q EH244-Q-ASI EH244-IP EH244-IP-ASI EH244-Q-IP EH244-Q-IP-ASI PART NO. Quad QAM Quad QAM & Quad ASI IP IP & Quad ASI IP & Quad QAM Quad QAM ASI & IP 1002568 1002569 1002578 1002579 1002580 1002593 __________________ Firmware Version __________________ Date Rev: 20131126 is a registered trademark of R.L.
TABLE OF CONTENTS AND CAUTION STATEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS AND CAUTION STATEMENTS ................................................................................ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................ Chapter 1 – INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued from Page 3) 15. Lightning: For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 16.
EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES 5 INTRODUCTION General Description The Drake Digital EH244 Encoder Host is a platform for supporting Drake Digital modular MPEG2 and H.264 video encoders, including the SDE24A, HDE24, and SDI24A. The EH244 Encoder Host multiplexes the outputs of the Encoder Modules into a digital output (QAM RF, ASI stream, or Internet Protocol data stream - IP, depending on which EH244 model you have purchased) stream, configurable via a front panel interface or Ethernet web server.
EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING The EH244 Series Encoder Host is designed to be installed in a standard 19’’ rack. *NOTE: All Drake Digital Encoder and Interface Modules must be installed in the EH244 Series chassis before power is applied. DO NOT INSERT ENCODER MODULES OR INTERFACE MODULES WHILE THE EH244 SERIES UNIT IS POWERED.
EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING (continued) Image: Rear view of base model EH244-IP with Quad QAM RF Output Module Slot Number: 1 2 3 4 5 6 DTA - Modes (Digital Transport Adapter) If the EH244 Series Encoder Host will be used as the ‘master’ in a DTA enabled system, a Drake model ASII module must be installed in slot 6 (or slot 5, if the EH244 Series Encoder Host is also being used as an EAS ‘master’ unit, using the Slot 6 Mode or Slot 6 + SCTE 18 EAS Mode).
EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES CONFIGURATION The EH244 Series Encoder Host is configured by either the front panel interface or the ethernetconnected web server interface. When the unit is first installed, the front panel should be used to configure the unit’s IP (Internet Protocol) settings for the purpose of enabling the ethernet-connected web server interface controls. Most configuration settings of the unit may be programmed from the front panel, however, if the operator chooses to do so.
EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES 9 CONFIGURATION (continued) DHCP: ENABLED, DISABLED – this configures the ethernet control interface to use DHCP for its IP configuration settings when enabled, or to use the static IP configuration that follows when disabled. IP ADDRESS: Variable – this sets the ethernet control interface’s static IP address when DHCP is disabled. SUBNET MASK: Variable – this sets the ethernet control interface’s IP subnet netmask when DHCP is disabled.
EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES CONFIGURATION (continued) Ethernet Control Interface Configuration There are two options for the ethernet control interface setup: DHCP enabled or DHCP disabled.
EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES 11 CONFIGURATION (continued) Once you are logged in to the EH244 Web-Server Control Panel, you will be presented with the status page: Image: EH244 Web-Server Control Panel, STATUS Tab Along the top edge of the Status tab page, there are five tabs listed; each tab allows you to view and configure different parts of the EH244 Series Encoder Host.
EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES CONFIGURATION (continued) Image: EH244 Web-Server Control Panel, ENCODERS Tab The Encoders tab allows you to set each encoder’s individual parameters. Select an encoder module from the drop-down menu, and the appropriate setting selections will be displayed.
EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES 13 CONFIGURATION (continued) The Channels tab provides an interface to configure the virtual channel mappings for this encoder host. If PSIP is ENABLED, this page will display a screen that looks like: Image: EH244 Web-Server Control Panel, CHANNELS Tab For each encoder output, the MPEG program number can be modified, along with the Major and Minor channel numbers.
EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES CONFIGURATION (continued) Image: EH244 Web-Server Control Panel, OUTPUT Tab The IP Output tab allows you to configure the IP streaming configuration for the unit. The top section configures the global settings. The unit supports both MPTS and SPTS output modes. In MPTS mode, all channels assigned to one of the four multiplexes are output in a single IP stream; in SPTS mode, each encoder’s output is encapsulated within its own IP stream.
EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES 15 CONFIGURATION (continued) The bottom section configures the per-stream output settings: Image: EH244 Web-Server Control Panel, IP OUTPUT Tab In MPTS mode, there are 4 streams possible (corresponding to the 4 transport multiplexes assigned from the Output tab). In SPTS mode, there are 12 streams available, corresponding to the 12 possible encoder channels in the EH244 Series Encoder Host chassis. For MPTS mode: 1. Configure the channel’s destination in Configuration Settings.
EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES CONFIGURATION (continued) Image: EH244 Web-Server Control Panel, FIRMWARE UPDATE Tab The Firmware Update tab allows you to update all of the firmware on the unit with a single upload (see Figure 7). Once you have received a new firmware image for the unit, click on the Choose File button and select the provided firmware; click Upload to initiate the update. After a few minutes, the unit will restart with the new firmware.
EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES 17 SPECIFICATIONS Multiplexer Specifications Program Filtering and Grooming Each encoder output can be disabled or output to any or all output channels All programs directed to each output are multiplexed into a correct multi-program transport stream An optional 4 ASI Output board may be ordered that mirrors the 4 QAM channel output transport streams Multiplexer ASI Outputs Table Handling - PSIP (Program and System Information) PSIP Table Rewriting MGT/VCT Table Generation SCT
EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES 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 three (3) years f
EH244 ENCODER HOST SERIES 19 SERVICE INFORMATION A Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number is required on ALL PRODUCT RETURNS (regardless of whether the product is being returned for repair or for credit). Product that is received at the factory without an RMA Number will be returned to the Sender, unopened. RMA Numbers must be used when returning product for credit or repair. Use of RMA Numbers will ensure efficient processing. When needing to return your product to R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC.
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