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Streambox SBT3-9200 Installation Manual 

7 Setting HD or SD Mode 

 

19 

1.

 

 Click on “Start” “Run” 

 

2.

 

In the “Open” dialog type:    
notepad c:\streambox\2000.txt 

 

and click “OK”.   Notepad will open the file 2000.txt 
from the C:\Streamobx folder for editing. 

3.

 

Edit the text in the file to represent the desired mode.    
Available options are: 

a.

 

HD_ENCODER 

b.

 

HD_DECODER 

c.

 

SD_ENCODER 

d.

 

SD_DECODER 

4.

 

Close the file and click “Yes” to save the changes 

 

Summary of Contents for SBT3-9200

Page 1: ...SBT3 9200 HD SD Encoder Decoder Product Manual REV 0 93 ...

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Page 3: ... before powering the system The product fans should be serviced after three years of normal usage The power supply should be checked every three years in normal operation and replaced with a similar model if needed The motherboard has a battery which should be replaced every 5 years in normal usage Condensation Warning Allow to warm up before using when moving from a cold to warm environment FAILU...

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Page 5: ...NECTIONS 7 4 2 UTILITY CONNECTIONS 7 4 3 ENCODER CONNECTIONS 8 Video Input 8 Audio Input 9 4 4 DECODER CONNECTIONS 9 Video and Audio Output 9 4 5 POWER CONNECTOR 9 5 TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF 10 5 1 AUTO POWER ON 10 5 2 POWER ON SEQUENCE 10 5 3 POWER OFF 10 Normal Power Off 11 Forced Power Off 11 6 CONFIGURING THE NETWORK SETTINGS 12 6 1 IP CONFIGURATION GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE 12 6 2 IP CONFIG...

Page 6: ... 18 8 REMOTE ADMINISTRATION 21 8 1 WINDOWS REMOTE DESKTOP 21 9 ACCOUNTS AND PASSWORDS 22 9 1 GUI WINDOWS INTERFACE PASSWORD 22 9 2 WEB INTERFACE 25 10 MAINTENANCE 26 10 1 UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE 26 Replacing the SSD Firmware drive 26 APPENDIX A FUNCTIONAL TEST 27 ETHERNET BENCH TEST 27 Connect the Streambox Units 27 Enter IP Address Information 27 Set Test Parameters 28 Test the System 28 ...

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Page 9: ...nd bandwidth shaping technologies The system s ability to encode transmit and playout either live or file based HD or SD video streams over digital input output formats sets the SBT3 9200 apart from other HD solutions In addition Streambox s integrated approach to HD SD video transport enhances the system s flexibility and applicability to a variety of mission critical operations The SBT3 9200 sys...

Page 10: ...t data rates from 512 Kbps to 15 Mbps Unrivaled SD video quality at data rates from 64 Kbps to 15 Mbps Support for digital HD SD input and output formats Mitigate packet loss network jitter and buffering with robust forward error correction and other advanced networking features LDMP Low Delay Multi Path network transport is designed to guarantee fixed latency over multiple network paths as well a...

Page 11: ...Streambox SBT3 9200 Installation Manual 1 Introduction 3 Streambox SBT3 9200 Front Streambox SBT3 9200 Rear ...

Page 12: ...o Out Type Standard SDI Embedded AES SDI available for SDI input 1 2 4 6 8 Channel embedded SDI audio 24 bit SMPTE 259 Network Type Standard LAN 1 RJ 45 Ethernet 10 100 1000 Mbps LAN 2 RJ 45 Ethernet 10 100 1000 Mbps Utility Type Standard VGA D SUB VGA connection for graphical user interface USB Series A USB 1 1 2 0 High Definition Transport Parameter Description Video Encoding Streambox ACT L3 Vi...

Page 13: ... 480x480 352x480 352x240 320x240 PAL 720x576 528x576 480x576 352x576 352x288 320x288 Video encoding frame rate Full Encoding color space 4 2 0 or 4 2 2 Audio encoding 2 ch 1 ch AAC GSM or CELP 48 or 44 1 KHz Video post filtering Advanced interlaced progressive post filtering including de blocking de mosquito and anti aliasing Bandwidth Adjustable from 64Kbps to 15Mbps Encoding latency Adjustable f...

Page 14: ...on includes 2 hardware units that must be connected and configured The Streambox SBT3 9200 Encoder should be installed at the video source location and the Decoder should be installed at the receiving location 3 1 Package Contents Streambox SBT3 9200 Unit Power Cord Streambox SBT3 9200 Installation Manual Streambox ACT L3 HD SD Transport Manual 3 2 Rack Mounting The unit is designed to fit in a st...

Page 15: ...etwork device using a category 5 6 Ethernet cable 4 2 Utility Connections Utility connections are used for administering the Streambox unit using the Microsoft Windows graphical user interface GUI or for troubleshooting purposes As most configuration parameters are set by the encoder the decoder GUI interface does not provide significant control as compared to the GUI interface of the encoder VGA ...

Page 16: ...nd reliable connection To connect video BNC connectors push the connector onto the port and turn the connector clockwise until it is locked into place SDI input accepts HD SDI or SD SDI signal using SMPTE 292 296 standard This connection also accepts up to 8 channels of embedded SDI audio in 24 bit SMPTE 259 standard format in HD SDI and up to 2 channels of SDI audio in SD SDI Genlock input accept...

Page 17: ...wise until it is locked into place Encoder output connections can also be used as a monitor outputs SDI outputs HD SDI or SD SDI SMPTE 292 296 standard video signal This connection also outputs up to 8 channels of embedded SDI audio in 24 bit SMPTE 259 standard format 4 5 Power Connector The power connector is a standard 3 pin power connection with a retainer bracket to prevent accidental removal ...

Page 18: ...tored 5 2 Power On Sequence As the unit starts it will go through three phases of startup 1 Power On Self Test POST During the first phase the power up the blue power indicator light should illuminate all fans should start and the front panel LCD should illuminate Nothing will be displayed on the front panel display at this time 2 Operating System Loading During the second phase of power up the un...

Page 19: ...Quickly press the blue power button located on the left front of the chassis The unit will save its settings and power down within 20 seconds Forced Power Off Press and hold down the blue power button located on the left front of the chassis for 6 seconds The unit will power off immediately ...

Page 20: ...ses a static IP address configuration is recommended for the decoder as it will need to receive its ACT L3 Transport stream It is also recommended to use a static IP address for the encoder if remote management is desired 6 1 IP Configuration Graphical User Interface 1 Using the mouse or keyboard and the Windows GUI click on the Start menu 2 Select Control Panel 3 Click View Network status and tas...

Page 21: ...the IP address information a IP address b Subnet mask c Default gateway 7 In the Preferred DNS server It is not necessary to enter DNS server addresses as the Streambox units are not used to browse named network services 8 Click OK OK to save the settings 9 Restart the Streambox software for the settings to take effect 6 2 IP Configuration Front Panel Control Setting the IP address information fro...

Page 22: ...select NETWORK press enter 2 Select NET ADAPTERS press enter 3 Select RECONNECT press enter 4 The unit s network settings are refreshed and the any changes that were made will be reflected Viewing IP Configuration Whether using DHCP or a static IP address configuration it is sometimes necessary to view the IP address currently configured on a unit s network interface Use the following steps to vie...

Page 23: ...a network or is connected to a network that does not provide DHCP and it has not had enough time to RECONNECT and establish a default DHCP IP address b 169 254 xxx xxx The interface is connected to a network but is unable to receive a DHCP IP address from the network The interface has chosen a default non routable IP address as a placeholder This address is usable in some bench testing scenarios b...

Page 24: ... Wait a moment for the unit to make the change 6 After the unit is set to static mode use the up arrow to navigate the IP ADDRESS setting on the selected interface and press ENTER 7 The IP address is shown in XXX XXX XXX XXX format Change the IP address to reflect the desired value Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the digit to be adjusted Each value may only be changed in its given valid r...

Page 25: ...7 10 Select GW ADDRESS to set the IP gateway or router address and press ENTER 11 Select SET STATIC and press ENTER NOTE If SET STATIC is not selected before exiting the configuration menu the settings will not take effect 12 Refresh the network adapters by selecting RECONNECT ...

Page 26: ...o select the desired mode 7 SET AS SD ENCODER SET AS HD ENCODER 8 SET AS HD DECODER 9 SET AS SD DECODER 7 2 Decoder Front Panel Control FPC 6 SET AS SD DECODER SET AS HD DECODER 7 SET AS HD DECODER 8 SET AS SD DECODER 7 3 Encoder Graphical User Interface From the File menu select Set as HD Encoder Set as SD Encoder Set as HD Decoder or Set as SD Decoder 7 4 Set the Mode by Editing the Setting File...

Page 27: ...og type notepad c streambox 2000 txt and click OK Notepad will open the file 2000 txt from the C Streamobx folder for editing 3 Edit the text in the file to represent the desired mode Available options are a HD_ENCODER b HD_DECODER c SD_ENCODER d SD_DECODER 4 Close the file and click Yes to save the changes ...

Page 28: ...Streambox SBT3 9200 Installation Manual 20 5 Close and launch the Streambox ACT L3 software by closing all open windows and clicking on the Streambox ACT L3 icon on the desktop ...

Page 29: ... connection through the Ethernet port The remote connection can be as simple as direct cables and a hub or a LAN WAN or Internet link or even via dial up modem if necessary NOTE When setting up a network connection remember to select Option Local Resources Local Devices Disk Drives before connecting if you plan to copy of update files Select Leave sound on the remote system in Option Local Resourc...

Page 30: ...revent unauthorized access 9 1 GUI Windows Interface Password The console interface is used for both console access and remote desktop access RDP The SBT3 9200 is shipped with a single administrator account with the following credentials To change the password for GUI interface use the following procedure 1 On the keyboard hold CTRL ALT DEL the Windows Security menu Login Password Administrator St...

Page 31: ...k the Change Password button the Change Password window will appear 3 Enter the current password and the new password and click OK to apply the changes Auto logon must be adjusted to reflect the new password 4 From the Start menu click Run 5 In the Open dialog type control userpasswords2 ...

Page 32: ... and Passwords Streambox SBT3 9200 Installation Manual 24 and click OK to open the User Accounts control panel 6 Check then uncheck the box the reads Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer ...

Page 33: ...it starts automatically with the new password NOTE Record the password somewhere safe and reliable If the password is lost it cannot be recovered without a firmware replacement 9 2 Web Interface If the unit is equipped with a web interface the user account settings are separate from the console interface Refer to the Streambox ACT L3 HD Transport Manual or Streambox ACT L3 SD Transport Manual for ...

Page 34: ...perating system and Streambox software The firmware may be upgraded easily by swapping out the SSD with an updated version Additionally if there is a problem with the firmware the SSD can be easily swapped out with a backup Replacing the SSD Firmware drive 1 Open the front panel and power down the unit 2 Open the top SSD cover by pushing the silver button down and to the right 3 Remove the SSD dri...

Page 35: ...cable A standard category 5 6 CAT5 crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors can be used Alternatively an Ethernet hub or switch may be used for bench testing Connect the Streambox Units Make all required video audio and network connections for testing at this time After the Streambox units are installed and connected power them on and verify operation Enter IP Address Information After the units have...

Page 36: ...d setting a target bitrate You may do this via the FPC or GUI method 2 On the decoder verify that a data stream is being received by examining the front panel display 3 Next verify the video and audio output from the decoder Test the System Experiment with different settings to familiarize yourself with the ACT L3 Transport Refer to the ACT L3 Transport Encoder Configuration and ACT L3 Transport D...

Page 37: ...ort streambox com 1 206 956 0544 Option 2 Corporate Headquarters 1848 Westlake Avenue N Suite 200 Seattle WA 98109 USA Sales and Information sales streambox com 1 206 956 0544 Option 1 International Sales and Information internationalsales streambox com 1 206 956 0544 Option 1 Business Development business streambox com 1 206 956 0544 Option 4 ...

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