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Vitec Multimedia MGW Ace Decoder OG User Manual

Vitec Multimedia MGW Ace Decoder OG
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MGW Ace Decoder OG
HEVC and H.264 openGear Card Decoder
User Manual
Version 2.0
Date: October 1, 2020
Doc Rev: <A>
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Vitec Multimedia MGW Ace Decoder OG Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryMedia Converter
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature-20°C to 60°C
Humidity10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Video DecodingH.264, MPEG-2
Audio DecodingAAC, MP3
OutputHDMI, SDI, IP
IP ProtocolsUDP, RTP, RTSP, HTTP
ManagementWeb GUI, SNMP, Telnet
Video ResolutionUp to 1080p
LatencyLow Latency
Network InterfacesGigabit Ethernet

Summary

Copyright Notice

Product Safety and Compliance Information

About This Manual

General Document Information

Provides scope, disclaimers, and general information about the document's content.

Manual Structure and Use

Explains the modular organization of the manual and how to navigate its sections.

MGW Ace Decoder OG Overview

The Product

Describes the MGW Ace Decoder OG card, its capabilities, and core features.

System Requirements

Lists the required operating systems and internet browsers for the MGW Ace Decoder OG.

OpenGear Chassis Overview

Details compatibility with Ross openGear OGX and OG3 chassis and their features.

Ethernet and Genlock Connections

Explains how Ethernet and Genlock reference inputs are connected to the MGW Ace Decoder OG card.

I/O Specifications

Details the connectors and signal types on the MGW Ace Decoder OG rear module (DEC-RM1).

LED Status Indicators

Describes the meaning of each LED (Power, Error, Decode, HD, UID) on the MGW Ace Decoder OG card.

Front Panel Interface

Details the connectors (Audio Talkback, USB, Reset) on the front panel of the MGW Ace Decoder OG card.

Getting Started

Mounting Instructions

Guides the physical installation of the MGW Ace Decoder OG card into the chassis.

Initial Connection and Setup

Guides users on connecting the decoder via Ethernet ports and accessing its web interface.

Network Parameters via USB

Explains how to retrieve or set network parameters using a USB thumb drive.

Setup and Operations

Using the MGW Ace Decoder OG Interface

Provides an overview of the user interface and its main functions.

Dashboard Page Details

Details the dashboard's display of decoder status, network info, and stream/traffic summary.

Channel Page Configuration

Explains how to set and save channels, listing supported protocols like UDP TS, RTP TS, and SRT.

Input Channel Configuration

Details how to add and configure channels, including using SAP and manual entry.

Channel Failover Setup

Explains how to set up failover channels to switch to a secondary stream if the primary fails.

Service Selection for Channels

Describes how to select services based on Service Description Table for DVB-ASI or IP streams.

Remote Appliance Ping Utility

Explains how to ping a remote appliance to check network reachability.

SRT Channel Configuration

Details configuration for SRT Listener, Caller, and Rendezvous protocols.

Pro-MPEG Channel Configuration

Details configuration for Pro-MPEG channels, including IP address, port, and checksum numbers.

Stream Forwarding Configuration

Explains how to forward incoming streams to a UDP TS channel over IP (unicast or multicast).

Decoder Settings

Video Output Settings

Configures primary and secondary channel video output resolution, aspect ratio, and format.

Audio Output Routing

Sets audio routing for SDI/HDMI embedded, AES, and analog outputs, including volume control.

Decoder Configuration Parameters

Configures decoder clock source, buffer mode, buffer size, latency, and error concealment.

Ancillary Data Settings

Configures extraction of closed captioning, timecode, AFD, and KLV data from incoming streams.

Talkback and IFB Settings

Enables two-way audio communication between encoder and decoder, configuring server port and gain.

Live Preview Page

System Page

Network Interface Configuration

Configures management and streaming via Ethernet ports, including static or DHCP IP addressing.

Date and Time Settings

Sets the device date and time, enabling NTP synchronization and daylight saving.

Security Settings

Manages user passwords, hostnames, and security certificates for the device.

Event Log Page

Configurations Page

General Page

System Information

Displays product version, licensing, and hardware revision details.

Licensing Management

Displays product version, and status of various licenses like 4K HDR, ULL, and Zixi streaming.

Restarting the Decoder

Procedure to restart the MGW Ace Decoder OG device.

Factory Reset Procedure

Resets all device settings to their default factory values.

Locating the Decoder Card

Uses the UID LED to locate the MGW Ace Decoder OG card within a populated chassis.

Loading License Files

Instructions on how to load license files (.pem format) for the MGW Ace Decoder OG.

Firmware Upgrade

Upgrading the Firmware

Step-by-step guide for upgrading the device firmware using the web interface.

Technical Specifications

Compliance and Environmental Standards

Details regulatory compliance (FCC, CE) and environmental operating conditions.

Physical and Functional Description

Describes hardware form factor, chassis compatibility, and stream input support.

Audio Decoder and Network Protocols

Details audio decoding capabilities and supported network streaming protocols.

Network Interfaces and Video Outputs

Describes network interface ports, rear module video outputs, and supported resolutions/frame rates.

Ancillary Data and Talkback Support

Details support for closed captions, timecode, AFD, KLV, and front panel talkback audio.

Technical Support

Hardware Warranty Terms

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