HDE24$ High-Definition Encoder Instruction Manual A is a registered trademark of the R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC © Copyright 2012 R. L. Drake Holdings, LLC P/N: 651227600A Printed in U.S.A.
Table of Contents, Caution, & Important Safety Instructions CAUTION STATEMENTS ......................................................................................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . .............................................................................................................2 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................
Important Safety Instructions (continued) 3 8. Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9.
Introduction, Setup, and Operation Introduction The Drake® HDE24A high-definition encoder generates an MPEG2 or MPEG4 H.264 video stream, with Dolby® AC-3 or MPEG1 layer 2 audio. This module is designed to be installed into the Drake EH24A- or MEQ1000-style chassis, which provide the control and output interfaces to the unit.
Specifications 5 NOTES 1. If the front panel display shows INVALID VIDEO, the incoming video is not correct for the input type and resolution settings. If the front panel display shows INVALID AUDIO, the HDMI embedded audio source is not available or not PCM (uncompressed). 2. This encoder will only support the specific video resolutions outlined in the Specifications table. 3. This encoder does not support HDMI copy protection (HDCP). All HDMI sources must be un-encrypted. 4.
Rear Panel Connections 1: Component video input. Y input is used for Composite video input as well. 2: Analog audio input. 3: Service port. Used during firmware updates of unit. 4: HDMI input. Supports embedded PCM audio. Does not support HDCP/Copy protection. 5: Closed captioning data input. Used during high-definition encodes to insert closed-caption data from a composite video source.
Service / If You Need To Call For Help 7 SERVICE INFORMATION You may contact the R.L. DRAKE Service Department for additional information or assistance by calling +1 (937) 746-6990, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time, except on holidays. You may also contact the R.L. DRAKE Service Department by E-mail at the following address: TechSupport@ rldrake.com or by Telefax: +1 (937) 806-1510.
If You Need To Call For Help (continued) If the unit is out of warranty, use one of the following methods for return shipment: 1) You designate billing to American Express, VISA, MasterCard or Discover card; 2) You prepay the service charges with a personal check, or 3) You specify some other method of return and payment. When calling, the technician can estimate the repair charges for you over the phone. This is another good reason to call before sending a unit in for repair.
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Warranty 10 Three Year Limited Warranty R.L. DRAKE HOLDINGS LLC warrants to the original purchaser this product shall be free from defects in material or workmanship for three (3) years from the date of original purchase. During the warranty period R.L. DRAKE HOLDINGS LLC or an authorized Drake service facility will provide, free of charge, both parts and labor necessary to correct defects in material and workmanship. At its option, R.L. DRAKE HOLDINGS LLC may replace a defective unit.
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