IP-SDI 4i IPTV Decoder
Product Manual
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Page 2: ...up Menus 6 Front Panel Button Sequences 6 Setup Notes 7 On Screen AV Menu 7 Web Pages 9 Creating and Loading the Channel List 11 HD2 RC IR Remote 13 RS 232 Telnet UDP Control Protocol 13 Control Commands 14 RS 232 CableConnection 18 Firmware Update 19 Universal Rack Mount Kit 20 IP SDI 4i Specifications 21 Safety Instructions and Warranty 23 ...
Page 3: ...leted from the list using CR Toolbox software or via RS 232 command Features Decoding MPEG TS IPTV streams MPEG2 or H 264 video up to 1080p 60 Supports AC 3 MPEG 1 Layer 2 or AAC audio formats Multicast or Unicast SPTS or MPTS Video HDMI Type A Version 1 4b SDI output SD HD 3G Output scaling to 480i 720p 1080i 1080p or Auto Audio SDI embedded AC 3 pass through PCM Fixed or PCM Variable assigned to...
Page 4: ...P address specified in the unit s configuration The unicast IP address must be different than the unit s normal IP address The unicast stream can be SPTS single program transport stream or MPTS multiple program transport stream Each program will be able to be accessed by direct channel entry or channel up down Multicast Multicast communication allows for an IPTV stream from one or many encoders to...
Page 5: ...of a menu or exit configuration settings On Screen Menu Many of the common AV settings can be configured in the on screen menu Buttons on the front panel or HD2 RC handheld remote may be used Press MENU to bring up the on screen menu Press Up Down to step through each menu category Press SELECT to enter the menu Press the Up Down arrows to view the settings Press SELECT to select a setting Press M...
Page 6: ...splays power supply voltage Example IP SDI 4i_V3 05b ControlFirmware BL Ver V1 01 Bootloader Firmware HD Version 1 03 Decoder Firmware Hardware Rev E1 Volt in 11 8 Network Setup IP Address 192 168 1 231 IP Mode Static DHCP IP address gateway and subnet cannot be changed in DHCP mode IP Gateway 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 IP Port 23 Telnet port MAC SN 00 14 C8 1A xx xx Unicast IPA xxx xxx...
Page 7: ...IR remote operation If this occurs the frequency of the IR can be changed in the HD2 RC remote Hold Select and press 9 to set the IR frequency at 57 KHz Hold Select and press 4 to set the IR to the normal 38 KHz frequency Check the front panel menu to see if IR Receive is turned on or off If there is significant IR interference an IR RXC Remote Sensor may be required Cover the front panel IR senso...
Page 8: ...evice The Ratio command can also toggle through the available options for each display setting 4 3 Display offers three options for 16 9 video 16 9 letterboxed 4 3 stretched vertically and Zoom 16 9 Display offers three options for 4 3 video 4 3 pillar boxed 16 9 stretched horizontally and Zoom Time Menu Configures time settings Daylight Saving Time Zone Note Time data is derived from STT data in ...
Page 9: ...or control web page Hold Select button on the front panel Serial command Web Pages The IP SDI 4i features web pages accessible by any browser over IP Launch the web browser and enter the IP address of the IP SDI 4i in the address bar The current IP address may be displayed on the front panel by holding down the Setup button For a direct network connection a crossover cable is not required The foll...
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Page 11: ...t channel numbers is 1 1 to 999 999 Two part channel numbers are useful in the situation where an RF encoder modulator is used as the channel s source and the output is set for a simultaneous RF and IP stream The channel name is limited to seven characters There are three ways to enter the channel list Individual channels can be added using the AC command via the RS 232 serial port or Telnet Indiv...
Page 12: ...er of information is UDP RTP multicast address port program ID channel number then name For Contemporary Research QMOD QIP encoders the default Program ID for Program A is 1 and 2 for Program B In the alternate format the udp can be shortened to start with U or R RTP udp 239 027 0 101 1234 1 1 Fox udp 239 027 0 102 1234 2 2 CNN udp 239 027 0 103 1234 1 3 Weather udp 239 027 0 104 1234 2 4 KOBJ udp...
Page 13: ... information banner Some features of the special function commands may not be available if unsupported in the IPTV stream Hold the Select button and press 9 to set the IR frequency at 57 KHz Hold the Select button and press 4 to set the IR to the normal 38 KHz frequency RS 232 Telnet UDP Control Protocol The IP SDI 4i full duplex RS 232 Telnet protocol enables a system programmer to control all de...
Page 14: ...ogramming examples in the manual will not show the CR Command and Status Response Commands can be sent back to back at any time without any delay To allow for rapid multiple commands status responses are intentionally delayed by about 125mS sending the most current status in response to control commands or user actions String Example The example below is a command for a channel change to 6 2 follo...
Page 15: ...tage 0 9 Q0 Display Closed Captions 0 Captions off 1 Captions on Q1 Analog Caption Service Selects analog caption service 1 8 1 Caption 1 5 Text 1 2 Caption 2 6 Text 2 3 Caption 3 7 Text 3 4 Caption 4 8 Text 4 Q7 Digital Caption Service Selects digital caption service 1 6 1 Service 1 4 Service 4 2 Service 2 5 Service 5 3 Service 3 6 Service 6 R6 Refresh Rate Sets to 59 94 Hz RM Refresh Rate Sets t...
Page 16: ...eous Commands HE Help Returns a list of serial commands NW Set Name Sets the IP SDI 4i name Limited to 20 characters NM Get Name Returns the IP SDI 4i name ID ID Returns the product model and application firmware version Z Reload factory default settings Reconfigures unit for all factory default settings IP address will not revert to default until after a Z command or hard power cycle Z Reboot Emu...
Page 17: ...us will indicate how many thousands up to 63 to be added to the Major number As an example channel 1032 would be represented as Major channel 032 and Minor channel F01 Two part channel numbers are limited to 999 999 Audio Status Response String V Start Unit CMD Power Volume 1 Volume Mute Stereo Volume 2 Fixed U On M Off 0 63 Emulated level 2 digits U Unmuted M Mute N A 0 100 Actual level 3 digits ...
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Page 19: ...the Refresh button will restart a search for new software If the Application version is higher than the version shown in the IP SDI 4i list Check the IP SDI 4i decoders that need the update Check the Application box for the latest version Press Start to update the decoders When the process is complete the app will note which units did not update l firmware update is only possible via Ethernet conn...
Page 20: ...nts inoneRU rackspace usethetwo shortrack ears and thetiebar assembly Notethat the early QDA4 45 andQCA9 33unitshavesolidsidepanels andshouldnotbe mountednextto components with the ventilation holes as that will block airflow Check that your enclosures have the tie bar slot Slide the included tie bar into the side of one unit and attach with one included 4 40 x 3 16 screw but do not tighten Slide ...
Page 21: ...white text on blue LCD Top line indicates channel number channel name and resolution Lower line indicates IP address and port number of IPTV stream IR IR Sensor Control Power Menu Setup and Select buttons Up and Down Channel Up and Down buttons Left and Right Volume Up and Down buttons USB Mini USB B Virtual Com Port Rear Panel Service USB A port Decoder firmware updates Ethernet RJ 45 connector 1...
Page 22: ...4 decoders in lieu of the included PS12 1 5 power supplies RK1 Single Rack Kit 1RU 5008 001 RK2EZ Dual Rack Kit 1RU 5008 015 IR RXC External IR Receiver 5032 001 CC COM B RS 232 Null Modem Cable 5061 003 Trademarks HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and th...
Page 23: ...he cabinet is damaged o When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Heat This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the Nat...
Page 24: ... Warranty Payment arrangements are required before outbound shipment for all out of warranty products General RMA Terms and Procedures RMA s are valid for 30 days and will be issued only to authorized active Contemporary Research dealers and distributors End users must return products through authorized Contemporary Research dealers End users may be eligible for a RMA at the discretion of CR Techn...
