Harmonic Electra9200 - Configuring the FLEX-1 Module in NMX; Video Decoding Specifications

Chapter 7 FLEX Decoding Module Configuring the FLEX-1 Module in NMX
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Configuring the FLEX-1 Module in NMX
Refer to the NMX online help system for configuring a FLEX-1 Module for use in your NMX
Digital Service Manager application.
Video Decoding Specifications
Table 7–4 describes video decode specifications supported by the FLEX-1 Module.
NOTE: The Electra 9200 also supports auto-format detection and switching (within 30 seconds).
Monitor 2
Slot 5
75  cable. The slot 5 Monitor 2 output port can be
used for monitoring and troubleshooting purposes.
DIN 1.0/2.3
Table 7–4: Video Decoding Features
Feature Support
Video Decoding n MPEG-2 MP@ML
n MPEG-2 MP@HL
n MPEG-4 AVC MP@L3
n MPEG-4 AVC HP@L4
n VBR, CBR
n AVCSDandHD
Aspect Ratios n 4:3 and 16:9
Video Formats 480i/29.97, 576i/25, 720p/59.94 720/50, 1080i/25,
1080i/29.97
a
a. Requires an optional firmware license.
Bit Rates AVC max bit rate: 24 Mbps
MPEG-2 max bit rate: 50 Mbps
Downconversion HD decode and downconvert to SD
n 60 HZ conversions between 3 specific formats: 1080i/
29.97 or 720p/59.94 to 480i/29.97
n 50 Hz conversions between 3 specific formats: 1080i/
25 or 720p/50 to 576i/25
n Static conversion or controlled by AFD/Bar data
Auto Format Detection n Automatically switch between 1080i and 720p formats
when the HD-SDI input changes formats
n Switch performed within 30 seconds
n Not supported with downconversion
Table 7–3: Port and Cable Assignments (four-channel)
Port Description Connector