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FlexCoder Quick Guide

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Document# 651238700A / Item#6582

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The FlexCoder is a versatile solution that combines edge 

QAM, off-air transcoding, and IP grooming technology 

into one integrated package. The unit can convert ASI to 

IP video streams as well as Mux, and Demux ASI and IP 

streams. An RF input option is available for transcoding 

8VSB (digital off-air) to clear QAM, ASI or IP signals. By 

providing a wide-range of functionality in a compact 

solution, the FlexCoder brings remarkable cost savings.

The FlexCoder is an ideal solution for video labs and 

campus environments when you need to provide a custom 

channel line-up for in-house distribution.

•  Assign 172.16.70.2 as the static IP address for your 

computer.

•  Enter 172.16.70.1 into your Browser to access the 

FlexCoder.

•  Logon with Username: “Admin” and the password: 

“pass”.

1xASI

IP Streams

(32xSPTS/4xMPTS)

4xQAM

Adjacent 

(1xRF)

4xASI

IP Streams

(32xSPTS/4xMPTS)

1x8VSB/QAM

 

(RFI Option)

Mode

Input

Functions and Notes

Output TS Select

1 PASS-THRU

(RJ45) GigE Full Duplex

(1)

; 4xMPTS  

         (16 prog./3 audio each max)

•May select up to four (4) input sources to present four   
  (4) transport streams (TS) over QAM and/or IP.

(2,3)

4xQAM (16 prog. each max)

(2,3)

4xMPTS (16 prog. each max)

(BNC) 4xASI

•Limited PSIP Manipulation, e.g. Re-PID Capability
•May direct any one (1) of the TS to the ASI output      
 (5th Output)

1xASI (214 Mbps)

2 DEMUX

(RJ45) GigE Full Duplex

(1)

; 4xMPTS  

         (16 prog./3 audio each max)

•Defines 32xSPTS max
•Full PSIP Manipulation and Program Filtering Capability

32xSPTS; 40 Mbps max each

(BNC) 4xASI

3 MUX 

(RJ45) GigE Full Duplex

(1)

   

•32xSPTS (3 audio each max); or 
•4xMPTS (16 prog./3 audio each max) 

•A total of 32 TS inputs can be multiplexed over a total  
  of four (4) TS in any combination on QAM and IP.
•Full PSIP Manipulation and Program Filtering Capability

(2,3)

4xMPTS

(2,3)

4xQAM

(BNC) 4xASI

•May direct any of the output TS to the ASI output  
 (5th Output)

1xASI

(1)

 Sum of input data and output data must not exceed 1 Gbps.

(2)

 MPTS and QAM output TS quantity cannot exceed four (4).

(3)

 Once defined, a TS may be selected for presentation on either QAM or IP, or both.

Summary of Contents for FlexCoder

Page 1: ...ams 32xSPTS 4xMPTS 1x8VSB QAM RFI Option Mode Input Functions and Notes Output TS Select 1 PASS THRU RJ45 GigE Full Duplex 1 4xMPTS 16 prog 3 audio each max May select up to four 4 input sources to present four 4 transport streams TS over QAM and or IP 2 3 4xQAM 16 prog each max 2 3 4xMPTS 16 prog each max BNC 4xASI Limited PSIP Manipulation e g Re PID Capability May direct any one 1 of the TS to ...

Page 2: ... a different mode do the following From the Status page Click on the Admin tab 1 2 3 2 3 1 CAUTION Switching modes results in all IP settings to revert back to the factory defaults This action should never be performed while accessing the unit remotely as communication to the FlexCoder will be lost The property will require a service call to configure the new mode settings and the IP addresses of ...

Page 3: ... only display when the unit is installed with RFI option When the unit is not installed with RFI option the RF source will be greyed out The setting parameters are the same between DEMUX and MUX modes with the exception of the number of Input and Output TS The DEMUX has 4 Input TS with up to 32 Output TS whereas the MUX Mode is the complete opposite with 32 Input and 4 Output TS s Select the desir...

Page 4: ... is carried on the out of band channel Possible options are Enable and Disable When Enabled assigns the OOB bit in the TS packet and labels the TS as out of band STEP 6 Main TS Configuration The setting parameters are basically the same between DEMUX and MUX modes with the exception of the number of Output TS and the Re PID option Disable Enabled on DEMUX mode General TS Configuration There are 4 ...

Page 5: ...restrial TVCT and 0 to 999 for Cable CVCT NOTE when zero 0 is entered as a minor channel it sets the encoder to provide a one part virtual channel number as entered in the major channel field For example a major channel of 205 with a minor channel of 0 will be displayed as 205 on a TV A major channel of 205 with a minor channel of 1 will be displayed on a TV as 205 1 Once all entries have been mad...

Page 6: ...mode is not enabled RF Input Option Stk 6582 RFI Configuration Input Channel Drop down list of channel frequency dependent upon MAP selection QAM Mode Choices are 256B and 64B QAM Map Choices are STD HRC and IRC QAM and 8VSB for OTA STEP 7 Main QAM Configuration ALL MODES PASS THRU MUX MODE Only A B 1 4 2 5 3 Once all entries have been made click the Save button to apply changes 1 2 3 4 A B 5 ...

Page 7: ...ss and Port number ASI One output TS only can be simultaneously provided as an ASI output by selecting Enabled STEP 8 Main Output DEMUX MODE A 1 2 3 1 3 2 Settings are the same as the DEMUX Mode with the addition of the QAM field Selection is either Disabled or the RF channels selected under QAM Configuration in STEP 7 TS01 is QAM 1 TS02 is QAM 2 etc MUX PASS THRU MODES B 1 1 ...

Page 8: ...STEP 9 Main Status Once all the settings have been completed use the STATUS screen to review CONTACT BT FOR MORE INFO TECH SERVICES 732 679 4000 x 4358 ...

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