Product Review HDMI-to-QAM Encoder Rev: 081218-03
Description The HDE-QAM Encoder accepts one input in HDMI format (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) such as a locally owned/originated content. It delivers one HD MPEG-2 encoded output in QAM format in the 54-864 MHz range suitable for distribution over a typical private coaxial network, i.e. sports arenas, broadcast and cable-television studios, airports, hospitals, university campuses, etc. Remote monitoring and control is accomplished using any standard Web browser. Remote Monitoring & Control HD MPEG-2 Encoding Agile 54-864 MHz +60dBmV (120 dbμv) Slide # 2
Application (Sports Arena) HDMI Cable 50-75 feet Digital Camera with HDMI output Coax Cable Vending areas Arena s Cable Network Management office Concession areas Announcement office Slide # 3
Application (Broadcasting Studio) DVD-player with HDMI output HDMI Cable 50-75 feet Studio-recorded content on DVD Coax Cable Stage Manager s office Studio s Cable Network Engineer s office Editor s office Producer s office Slide # 4
Application (Healthcare/Education Facilities) Digital Camera with HDMI output HDMI Cable 50-75 feet Coax Cable Lecture Hall Hospital s Cable Network Hospital CEO Chief of Operation Hospital Management Slide # 5
Application (High-Resolution Surveillance) HDMI Cable 50-75 feet High-resolution Surveillance camera with HDMI output Coax Cable Security Office High Resolution Facility s Cable Network Security Office Management office Slide # 6
Application (Signage at Hotels/Airports) HDMI Cable 50-75 feet Video/Signage Server with HDMI output Coax Cable Facility s Cable Network Slide # 7
Front Panel Air Intake Fans QAM RF Test point @ 20dB below main output LCD screen & Navigational Key-pad Description Status What does it mean? POWER Off Green Unit is not powered Unit is powered Encoder Start/Stop Off Blue MPEG -2 HD chip is not encoding MPEG -2 HD chip is encoding the Input Thermal Off Red Encoder temperature is within limits Encoder is not encoding chipset temperature exceeds 720p Off Encoding format is not 720p Green Encoding format is 720p Off Encoding format is not Green Encoding format is limit Note: Although HDE-QAM is capable of encoding in 480i format, no LED is assigned to this format because it is not expected to be a popular format with operators. However, if the encoder is configured to operate in 480i format, then the status of the LEDs will be as follows: Power: Green Encoder: Blue 720i: Off : Off Slide # 8
Rear Panel Air Fan Discharge HDMI cable HDMI Input 720p / Coax cable Power Plug IEC C14 110/220 VAC Ethernet Interface for Remote Monitoring/Control QAM Output (Annex A or B) Agile 54-864 MHz +60dBmV (120 dbμv) NTSC & PAL compatible Slide # 9
Remote Configuration - HDMI Input HDMI input parameters can only be monitored and configured via the Ethernet Interface. The Following ten (10) parameters are available: http://xx.xxx.x.xxx/config 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 NOTE: Ten (10) user-selectable parameters allows for compatibility with a wide range of HDMI content generators such as DVD/BlueRay DVD players, Digital HDMI Video Cameras,... Slide # 10
HDMI Input - Details (1) Video Transport Bitrate Indicates the bit-rate of the transport stream. The following options are available: 9.7, 19.39. 38.78, 50.00, 77.57, and 100.00 Mbps. The factory default value is 38.78 Mbps. (6) Video PID (Hex) Indicates video PID (Packet ID) number, in hexadecimal format, which identifies the video streams in DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting). The factory default value is 0100. (2) Video Bitrate Indicates the encoding bit-rate of the MPEG-2 stream. The factory default value is 30.00 Mbps. Values below 15 Mbps are not recommended. (7) Audio PID (Hex) Indicates audio PID (Packet ID) number, in hexadecimal format, which identifies the audio streams in DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting). The factory default value is 0200. (3) Video Pre-filter Strength Indicates video sharpness. The following options are available: Off, 1, 2, and 3. The factory default value is Off. (8) Program Number (Hex) Indicates the assignments program number, in hexadecimal format. The factory default value is 0001. (4) GOP Size Indicates number of frames per GOP (Group of Pictures). The range is from 1 to 60. The factory default value is 15. (9) Chroma Format Indicates the chroma (Greek for color) subsampling format. Two options are available: 4:2:0, and 4:2:2. The factory default value is 4:2:0. (5) Intra DC Precision Indicates quantized DC coefficient of intra-coded blocks. The following options are available: 8-, 9-, 10-, and 11-bit. The factory default value is 8-bit. (10) Video Source Colorspace Indicates the family of color spaces used. Two options are available: YCbCr and RGB. The factory default value is YCbCr. Slide # 11
Local Configuration - QAM Output QAM output parameters can only be monitored and configured via the front-panel key-pad and LCD screen. The Following ten (10) parameters are available: 1 QAM: FEC MODE Selects NTSC or PAL Default is NTSC 6 QAM: OUTPUT MODE Leave at factory default (NORMAL) 2 QAM: MODE Default is QAM 256 7 INPUT SOURCE Leave at factory default (HDMI) 3 QAM: ALPHA Leave at factory default 8 RF: OUTPUT MODE Leave at factory default (NTSC) 4 QAM: INTERLEAVER Leave at factory default 9 RF: OUTPUT Selects output channel, i.e 2-135 5 QAM: BAUD RATE Leave at factory default 10 RF: OUTPUT LEVEL Selects output level, i.e 48-60 dbmv NOTE: Ten (10) user-selectable parameters allows for compatibility with any HDTV and QAM set-top box in both NTSC & PAL systems. Slide # 12
QAM Output - Details (1) FEC Mode The following options are available: ITU-A (for PAL) & ITU-B (for NTSC) The factory default value ITU-B. (6) QAM Output Mode Four options are available: Normal, Inverted, Off, CW. The factory default value is Normal. (2) QAM Mode Seven options are available for ITU-A: 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, & 1024 Two options are available for ITU-B: 64, 256 The factory default value 256. (3) QAM Alpha Three options are available: 12%, 15%, and 18% The factory default value is 12%. (4) QAM Interleaver Twelve options are available when FEC Mode = ITU-A. Factory default is I12, J17. Fifteen options are available when FEC Mode = ITU-B. Factory default is I128, J1. (5) QAM Baud Rate When FEC Mode = ITU-B and the QAM MODE=256, then the factory default is 5.3605. When FEC Mode = ITU-B and the QAM MODE=64, then the factory default is 5.0569. Operator can also enter the Baud rate as desired - typically used when the FEC MODE = ITU-A (used in PAL systems) (7) Input Source Five options are available: HDMI, and four selftest modes. The factory default value is HDMI. (8) RF Output Mode Two options are available: NTSC and Frequency. The factory default value is NTSC. When in NTSC mode, output channel is selected per channel s number; i.e. channels 2-135. When in Frequency mode, output channel is selected per channel s visual carrier center frequency; i.e. 105.2500 for PAL B channel S1. Smallest frequency increment is 12.5 KHz. (9) RF Output Is the channel on which the QAM output will be displayed on a TV. The factory default value is NTSC channel 2. (10) RF Output Level Is the value of the QAM output level in dbmv. The available range is 48 to 61 dbmv (108 to 121dB V) Slide # 13
Remote Configuration - Status Screen http://xx.xxx.x.xxx/status Slide # 14
Remote Configuration - Network Screen http://xx.xxx.x.xxx/network Slide # 15
Remote Configuration - Admin. Screen http://xx.xxx.x.xxx/admin Slide # 16
Ordering & Contact Information Model Stock Description HDE-QAM 6310 HDMI-to-QAM encoder Sales Representatives Vice President - North America Sales Jeff Smith Office: 512-238-6973 Mobile: 732-491-5657 jsmith@blondertongue.com USA - Distributors Ed Curreri Office: 843-280-2818 Mobile: 732-715-4386 ecurreri@blondertongue.com USA - Eastern Region Jerry Budge Office: 609-890-0085 Mobile: 732-715-4393 jbudge@blondertongue.com Tom Lowden Office: 800-523-6049 ext 4375 tlowden@blondertongue.com USA - Western Region Craig Viar Office: 949-448-0878 Mobile: 908-839-7393 cviar@blondertongue.com Eric Godleski Office: 800-523-6049 ext 4376 egodleski@blondertongue.com USA - Educational Markets Bob Peterson Office: 732-715-4390 Mobile: 732-715-7390 rpeterson@blondertongue.com Outside the USA Mike Benvenuto Office: +1-732-679-4000 ext 4206 btglobalsales@blondertongue.com Customer Service Office: 800-523-6049 exts 4220 & 4320 btorder@blondertongue.com Slide # 17