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Adtec EN-30 User Manual

Adtec EN-30
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EN-30
Dual Channel Capable HD/SD MultiCODEC DSNG Encoder
w/ optional IF/LB/10Mhz Modulation
USER GUIDE
2.01.10
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Adtec EN-30 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAdtec
ModelEN-30
CategoryMedia Converter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Trademarks and Copyrights

Copyright and Trademark Information

Details copyright ownership, usage restrictions, and registered trademarks of Adtec Digital and Dolby.

Safety and Compliance

Safety Warnings and Cautions

Essential safety guidelines for installation, operation, and servicing of the Adtec EN-30 device.

Regulatory Compliance Notices

Outlines FCC, Industry Canada, and EU EMC Directive conformance statements for the EN-30.

Product Overview

Product Introduction and Applications

Introduces the EN-30 encoder, its features, capabilities, and typical applications in broadcast.

Getting Started

Front Panel Interface Overview

Covers the front panel controls, diagrams, indicator decals, and initial interface elements.

Front Panel LCD Quick Views

Details the 9 quick views available on the front panel LCD, displaying operational states like encoding, services, and PIDs.

Front Panel Indicators

Explains Transport LED Indicators (Video, Encode, AVC, HD) and Audio Encode Indicators (A1-A4).

System Indicators and Controls

Describes System Indicators (Alarm, BISS, Link, Busy) and the functions of front panel controls (Mode, Select, Enter, Escape, etc.).

Modulator Features

Modulator Lineup Configuration

Explains how to access and configure modulator parameters like Carrier Mode, Transmit, Output Power, and Uplink Frequency.

Menu System Navigation

Services Menu Configuration

Details the Services Menu structure, controls, and options for TS MUX Rate, Tables, TSID, ASI Mode, ASI Remux, Service Name, etc.

RF Transmission Settings

RF Tx Menu Overview and Parameters

Covers the RF Tx Menu structure, Transmit, Type, Mode, Local Oscillator, Uplink Frequency, and Frequency settings.

RF Tx Menu Advanced Settings

Details advanced RF Tx settings like Power, Spectrum Inversion, FEC, Rolloff, Pilot, Rate Priority, Symbol Rate, Interface Rate, Carrier Mode, and 10MHz Clock.

IP Transmission Settings

IP Tx Menu Configuration

Explains the IP Tx Menu for Mode, IP Address, Port, DVB per IP, RTP, FEC, TTL, Multicast, Service Select, and Mux settings.

Video Configuration

Video Menu Input and Rate Settings

Details Video Input, SDI Mode, Chroma Type, Video Rate, Aspect Ratio, AFD, and GOP settings.

Audio Configuration

Audio Menu Input and Mode Settings

Covers Surround Sound, Audio Input, Mode (Encode/Passthru), Type, Rate, Level, Sync, Format, IFB, SDI Pair, and SDI Clock Source.

Passthru Audio Functionality and Troubleshooting

Explains passthru audio for Dolby/LPCM, common issues, and troubleshooting steps.

Audio Encoding Capabilities and Resource Management

Lists audio CODECs, resource usage, input configurations, and best practices for resource management.

PID Settings

PIDs Menu Configuration

Details PID settings for PMT, PCR, Video, Audio, Teletext, VITC, and Splice.

VBI Settings

VBI Menu Source and Closed Captions

Covers VBI Source selection and Closed Caption configuration.

Profile Management

Profile Menu Operations

Describes how to Select, Save, and Delete configuration profiles.

Conditional Access (CAS)

CAS Menu Encryption Settings

Details CAS settings for Channel Encryption, Mode, Session Words, and User IDs.

System and Network Settings

System Menu Login and Duration

Covers front panel login procedure and automatic logout duration settings.

Network Sub Menu Configuration

Details IP addressing, subnet masks, DHCP, gateway, and stealth IP settings for Ethernet and GigE.

Time, NTP, Alarm, and SNMP Settings

Covers system time, NTP, alarms, and SNMP configuration including trap settings.

Firmware Information

Displays the currently running firmware version of the unit.

Hardware Overview

Back Panel Connectors and Ports

Illustrates the back panel and details functions of processor, video/audio input, and output connectors.

Web Application Usage

Web Application Introduction and Login

Introduces the web interface, browser compatibility, and logging in procedure.

Web Application Windows and Firmware Upgrade

Explains application windows and the process for upgrading device firmware.

How-To Guides

Manual Firmware Upgrade Process

Step-by-step guide for manual firmware updates using Telnet or FTP.

Connecting via Telnet

Instructions for establishing a Telnet session to the EN-30 device for API commands.

Connecting via FTP and Using API Commands

Guides on using FTP and utilizing device API commands for control and configuration.

Configuring Video Rates and Bandwidth

Explains manual and automatic video rate configuration, VAF, bitrate limits, and overflow handling.

EAS Mode and Network Triggering

Details enabling EAS mode via GPIO or WebUI and configuring network EAS triggering.

ASI Transport Stream Remuxing

ASI Remux Operation and Considerations

Defines ASI Remux, reserve requirements, PID conflicts, and table handling for remuxing.

Manual PID Mapping for ASI Passthrough

Guides on using manual PID mapping for custom ASI passthrough applications like DVB subtitles.

Ancillary Data Handling

Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) Passthrough

Explains VITC ancillary data and enabling VITC passthrough via the Web GUI.

Appendices

GNU General Public License

Full text of the GNU GPL, detailing terms for software distribution and modification.

Technical Specifications

Video Encoding Specifications (MPEG2 and AVC)

Details video profiles, data rates, and frame formats for MPEG2 and H.264 encoding.

Interface, Output, and Modulation Specs

Covers video/audio inputs, outputs, EAS interface, transport outputs, and modulation/RF parameters.

DB9-M Analog Audio Input Pinout

Provides the pinout diagram and signal assignments for the DB9-M analog audio input.

Support and Service Information

Adtec Support Contact and Prioritization

Details technical support, contact information, and call prioritization criteria.

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Options

Explains various SLA options, including Standard, Priority, Premium, Extended Warranty, and Legacy support.

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