1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Who Should Use this Reference Guide
This Reference Guide is written for operators / users of the Advanced Video
Processor (AVP) 4000. It describes the unit’s functions and operation. The
Reference Guide is written to assist in the installation and day-to-day operation and
care of the unit. Maintenance information requiring the covers to be removed is not
included.
Warning!
Do not remove the top cover of this equipment. Hazardous voltages are present
within this equipment and may be exposed if the top cover is removed. Only
Ericsson television trained and approved service engineers are permitted to service
this equipment.
Caution!
Unauthorized maintenance or the use of non-approved replacements may affect the
equipment specification and invalidate any warranties.
1.1.2 Software Version
This Reference Guide covers the functions of software versions 9.31 and later.
To verify the installed version either:
• Access the front panel, see Chapter 4, Front Panel Control.
• Access the Web Browser screens, see Chapter 5, Web GUI Control.
This manual continues to be relevant to subsequent build versions where the
functionality of the equipment has not changed. Where the build standard changes
the functionality, a new issue of this manual will be provided. The appropriate
number should be quoted in all correspondence with Ericsson.
1.1.3 New Features in this Release
The 9.31 release of software supports the following features:
• Four-slice encoding in HEVC UHD 4K.
• Automatic switching to CALVC for bitrates above 50 Mbps, for HEVC encoding.
• MGP support on systems using different subnet outputs.