EN5990 Encoder for MPEG-4 Part 10
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2.5
Connecting Up the Encoder
Always use the specified cables supplied for signal integrity and compliance with
EMC requirements (see
the Reference Guide
).
The connectors illustrated in
are active.
Figure 2.2: Rear Panel Component Parts and Connectors
Table 2.1: Types of Connector
Type of Connector
Description
Alarm
If required, connect an external status-monitoring device to the
Alarm
connector. A 9-way, D-type male connector provides an
alarm relay interface.
RS-422/RS-232 Data
Both the 15-way D-type female connector and the 9-way
D-type female connector for RS-232 can be used for the entry
of real-time data such as closed captioning information.
Ethernet #1 and #2
An 8-way, RJ-45 connector provides a 10BaseT Ethernet
interface for control and monitoring. The Encoder has a single
switched Ethernet channel. Ethernet#1 is selected as default at
power up. If a carrier is not detected on Ethernet#1 then the
input switches to Ethernet#2.
ASI OUT 1, 2 and 3
A 75
Ω
BNC connector provides the transport stream output
from the Encoder, if this feature has been enabled.
HSYNC
Audio In 1
A 75
Ω
BNC connector allows the internal encoder clock to be
locked to a reference.
The 15-way, D-type male connector is available for legacy
audio encoding. It is recommended that it is not used so o
cable is supplied with the unit for use with this connector.
Technical Earth
Connect the Encoder's Technical earth to a suitable point.
HD-SDI IN
A 75
Ω
BNC connector provides a high definition serial digital
video input to the unit.
Audio In 2
The 15-way, D-type male connector that allows the input of up
to 4 stereo pairs of digital audio into the unit. A
breakout cable
is supplied as part of the basic unit.
Technical
Earth
Alarm
HD-SDI IN
Audio In 1
HSYNC
ASI Out
1,2 and 3
Ethernet
#1, #2
RS-232
Data
RS-422
Data
Audio In 2
