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UltraDecoder Operators Manual 

 

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Issue: 4 

23 

 
Ref: ULTD-ASUM-7001 

Copyright © 2016 Vislink plc 

 

This menu is used to configure the source and format of the video output from the ASI O 
connector on the rear panel. 

 

This option provides the facility to define the video output from the ASI O connector.  
Available settings are:  

 

Off - no ASI output. 

 

ASI In - ASI from the physical rear panel connector. 

 

IP In - de-encapsulated ASI from the IP VIDEO input. 

 

This option defines the size of the ASI packets output as either 188 or 204 Bytes. 

 

 

This option allows you to define the ASI source stream, used as the decoder input.  
Available settings are:  

 

Off - no ASI output. 

 

ASI In - ASI from the physical rear panel connector. 

 

IP In - de-encapsulated ASI from the IP VIDEO input. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for UltraCoder

Page 1: ...2 7DE United Kingdom Telephone 44 0 1442 431300 Facsimile 44 0 1442 431301 Email sales vislink com Website www vislink com Company Registered in England no 1910243 VAT registration no 448 636 222 Registered Office Marlborough House Charnham Lane Hungerford Berkshire RG17 0EY ...

Page 2: ...he express terms that it is to be treated as confidential and that it may not be copied used or disclosed to others for any purpose except as authorized by Vislink NOTE Notes are used to convey additional information Caution Cautionary notes are given where potential equipment damage could occur Warning Warnings are shown where there is potential for personal danger or death This warning should be...

Page 3: ...ons recovery procedure 3 21 12 2015 Added Read Me First Quick Start Guide and full Menu Tree Upgrade procedure modified Miscellaneous corrections AUTOBOOT P00016 Vt00 4 17 3 2016 General revision for new release Updated template to new look manual Versions contained in 2016 03 16_Ultradecoder Controller software AUTOBOOT_P0016_V1009 HEVC decoder software 9261update 2016 01 20_16 29 20 ...

Page 4: ... Formats Resolution Bitrates 10 4 5 2 Audio 10 4 5 3 IP Video 10 5 Front Panel 11 5 1 Buttons 11 5 1 1 MENU 11 5 1 2 ESCAPE 11 5 1 3 STATUS 11 5 1 3 1 ALARM LED 11 5 1 3 2 POWER LED 11 5 1 4 Navigation 11 5 1 5 ENTER 11 5 2 Menu Screen 12 5 3 USB 12 6 Rear Panel 13 6 1 IP VIDEO 13 6 1 1 IP to ASI 13 6 2 ETHERNET CONTROL 13 6 3 ASI IN 13 6 4 DATA 13 6 4 1 MPEG DATA 13 6 4 2 Status Relay 13 6 4 3 Pi...

Page 5: ...tatus 22 8 2 1 2 IP Port Setup 22 8 2 1 2 1 Addr 22 8 2 1 2 2 Mask 22 8 2 1 2 3 Gway 22 8 2 1 2 4 Traffic 22 8 2 2 ASI Options 23 8 2 2 1 ASI Out 23 8 2 2 2 ASI Out Mode 23 8 2 3 Decoder Input 23 8 2 3 1 Decoder Input 23 8 3 System 24 8 3 2 Presets 25 8 3 2 1 Recall from Memory 25 8 3 2 1 1 Preset 25 8 3 2 1 2 Name 25 8 3 2 1 3 Recall 25 8 3 2 2 Store to Memory 25 8 3 2 2 1 Preset 25 8 3 2 2 2 Nam...

Page 6: ... 3 4 3 3 Fault Test 28 8 3 4 3 4 Reboot 28 8 3 5 Help 28 8 3 5 1 Unit Version 28 8 3 5 2 Decoder Version 28 8 3 5 3 Support 29 9 Remote Control 31 9 1 SNMP 31 9 3 Web Browser 32 9 3 1 Overview 32 9 3 2 Alarm Logging 34 Appendix A Software Upgrades 35 A 1 Locating the Upgrade Files and Pre Update Information 35 A 2 Upgrading Unit Controller via the Front Panel USB Port 36 A 3 Upgrading Decoder via ...

Page 7: ...onnection Configuration 18 Figure 7 3 IP VIDEO IN Connection Configuration 18 Figure 7 4 Complete Configuration Connection Configuration 19 Figure 9 1 Web Browser Overview 32 Figure 9 2 Routing Tab Overview 33 Figure 9 3 Alarm Logging Tab Overview 34 Figure A 1 Basic Configuration 35 Figure B 1 Web Interface Screen 38 Table 6 1 Data Out Pinouts 14 Table 8 1 Decoder Setup Menu Overview 21 Table 8 2...

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Page 9: ...ing either SNMP or by the internal web server from your preferred web browser A clear graphical routing page in the web browser interface gives total control of all the possible combinations This common control interface contains links to the adjustable parameters for the unit This manual provides information on the complete range available NOTE Not all options are fitted at time of manufacture So...

Page 10: ...UltraDecoder Operators Manual Introduction Issue 4 2 Ref ULTD ASUM 7001 Copyright 2016 Vislink plc This page is intentionally unused ...

Page 11: ... 1 Directly connect Eth 1 to IP Video and Eth 2 to Ethernet Control or 2 Connect all four ports to an external Ethernet switch NOTE This is shown in more detail in Chapter 7 We recommend you use option 1 above for the initial port addresses configuration If the unit is to be connected to an external network with more than one UltraDecoder unit present then the default IP addresses of the ports mus...

Page 12: ...UltraDecoder Operators Manual Read Me First Issue 4 4 Ref ULTD ASUM 7001 Copyright 2016 Vislink plc This page is intentionally unused ...

Page 13: ...n be found from the front panel by selecting Menu System Remote Interfaces Ethernet Port 3 If you are connecting the IP Video port and Eth 1 to your network configure the IP Video port by selecting Menu Unit Setup IP Options IP Port Setup NOTE If you are using a direct connection the default values can be left as is NOTE If a direct connection is used between the IP Video and Eth 1 ports then the ...

Page 14: ...on the routing page shown in Figure 3 1 to select the correct source signal for the decoder Select either the ASI input or the IP input Press Accept Changes to save the changes NOTE Only one change can be made at a time If the ASI IN input is selected then no further input configuration is required Figure 3 1 Routing Tab ...

Page 15: ...ceiving port number from the tab as shown in Figure 3 2 IP IP Video In The receiving address will be as configured for the IP Video port in Section 3 1 The unit used to transmit the IP Video must be configured with matching settings A tick will appear in the status box top in the page header Once the system detects incoming ASI or IP packets Figure 3 2 IP Video Tab ...

Page 16: ...n list in the Decoder tab 2 Select the output format from the Video format field The decoder will automatically recognize the format of the incoming ASI stream and will up scale or down scale to the selected format NOTE It is important to select the same frame rate as the incoming ASI stream as the decoder cannot change this 3 Change the Play control to PLAY If a monitor is connected to the HDMI p...

Page 17: ...net Control IP Video RJ45 USB Ports Type A 2x 3G SDI HD BNC ASI connections BNC 75Ω HDMI 1 4b 4 2 0 10 bit Type A Feature Description IP Video 10 100 1000 Base T Ethernet ASI 75Ω to ISO IEC 13818 2 188 204Bytes constant rate Feature Description ASI 75Ω to ISO IEC 13818 2 188 204Bytes constant rate HDMI 4K 4096 x 2160 or Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 HD or SD 1 4b 3G SDI SMPTE 424M Feature Description USB F...

Page 18: ...n 4 2 0 0 5 6 0Mb s Formats 480i 29 97 576i 25 720p 50 59 94 60 1080i 50 59 94 60 1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 UHD 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 4K 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 Feature Description Decoder ISO 14496 3 2006 HE AAC 4 pairs Outputs Embedded Feature Description Type 10 100 1000 Base T Ethernet Protocol IEEE802 3 Ethernet Encapsulation for ASI RTP RFC2250 ARP IPv4 IGMPv...

Page 19: ...he MENU screen to display the Alarm screen Pressing the button again returns the display to the previously displayed screen The Alarm LED is a tricolour LED and illuminates in different colours depending on the alarm status Green shows when the system is operating as expected i e no alarms Amber shows if the system generates a warning indicating that there is an issue you need to be aware of Red s...

Page 20: ...ty to configure all aspects of the unit via the front panel buttons See Section 8 for full details of the menu structures and functions This connector provides the facility to upgrade the unit s software via a USB memory stick as well as downloading and uploading the unit configuration See Appendix A for details on upgrading the unit ...

Page 21: ...enu This connector is used to remote control the unit via SNMP or a web browser To ensure correct operation of the unit an Ethernet cable must be connected to the ETHERNET CONTROL socket with access to the ETH 2 connection This 75Ω BNC is used to provide an ASI input to the decoder and or video IP block This connection is via a female 15 way D Type connector Future Use This connection is for futur...

Page 22: ... The ETH 1 connector is used for incoming video into the decoder section ETH 1 must be connected to the rear panel IP Video port either by the supplied short Ethernet cable if only ASI input mode is required or via a network switch if IP Input mode is required The ETH 2 connector is used by the control subsystem for configuring the decoder ETH 2 should be connected directly to the rear panel ETHER...

Page 23: ... in the range of 90 264V AC is connected via 3 pin IEC connector The typical total power consumption is less than 100W Live and Neutral conductor fusing is employed The two fuses integrated into the IEC connector are ceramic each with a T5A rating WARNING Dangerous voltage are evident Make sure you disconnect the mains power and external IEC plug before removing any lids or covers that expose any ...

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Page 25: ...168 2 6 ETH 1 is automatically set to 192 168 0 7 NOTE Never assign consecutive address values to IP Video and Ethernet Control Ensure that the addresses plus one do not cause a conflict on any network the unit is connected to If changing the default IP addresses while the unit is connected to a network ensure that only the decoder being configured is active If other units are also connected their...

Page 26: ...al cables must be connected between a network switch and the ETHERNET CONTROL and the ETH 2 connectors Figure 7 2 Web Browser Control Ethernet Connection Configuration In this mode the unit is configured so that it may receive video over IP but without remote configuration via a web An Ethernet cable must be connected directly between the ETHERNET CONTROL and ETH 2 connectors and additional cables...

Page 27: ...er IP and be configured remotely via a web browser In this instance Ethernet cables must be connected between a network switch and all four connectors Different switches or VLANs can be used for the Control and IP Video as long as the relevant ports can communicate as stated in the previous examples above Figure 7 4 Complete Configuration Connection Configuration ...

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Page 29: ...dio Audio 1 4 PID Table 8 1 Decoder Setup Menu Overview This option provides the facility to choose which service you wish to decode by selecting the program number from a list of the current received values The list also includes an AUTO option which defaults the unit to always decoding the first program it receives This option is used to define the format of the output video The decoder will aut...

Page 30: ...ing IP video Valid values range from 0 to 65535 This option reports the status of the unit lock for valid video over IP signals This item defines the IPv4 Address of the IP VIDEO connector which will need to be referenced by external devices when sending video over IP to the unit CAUTION When modifying the Addr option value the IPv4 address for the ETH 1 connector will automatically change to this...

Page 31: ...utput from the ASI O connector Available settings are Off no ASI output ASI In ASI from the physical rear panel connector IP In de encapsulated ASI from the IP VIDEO input This option defines the size of the ASI packets output as either 188 or 204 Bytes This option allows you to define the ASI source stream used as the decoder input Available settings are Off no ASI output ASI In ASI from the phys...

Page 32: ...emory Preset Name Store USB Transfer Recall Store Restore Defaults Restore Defaults IP Defaults Remote Interfaces Ethernet IP Mask Gway MAC Web Identifier ID Service Licences ESN Line 1 Line 2 State Time Time Date Format Run Hours Miscellaneous Lamp Test Contrast Fault Test Reboot Help Unit Version Decoder Version Support Table 8 3 System Setup Menu Overview ...

Page 33: ... ENTER button 3 When the display changes requesting confirmation of the action press ENTER to confirm or ESCAPE to cancel This option provides the facility to save the current unit configuration to its internal memory This option allows selection of one of the sixteen presets to store the configuration to This option allows for a descriptive name to be assigned to the selected preset NOTE The name...

Page 34: ...or ESCAPE to cancel This option provides the facility to download the unit s configuration to a USB memory stick To perform the store 1 First ensure that a USB memory stick is inserted into the USB connector on the front panel 2 Select the item for editing 3 Change the value to Yes and press the ENTER button 4 When the display changes requesting confirmation of the action press ENTER to confirm or...

Page 35: ...This option displays and allows you to input new licences Certain features in the unit will be unavailable or provided with limited functionality until the relevant licence is provided This option displays the unit s electronic serial number which should be quoted when requesting new licences This line displays the first fourteen characters of the unit s licence code We recommend using the web GUI...

Page 36: ...s illuminating for each applicable state for the LED This option provides the facility to adjust the contrast of the display NOTE Unlike all other options changing this value cannot be cancelled by use of the ESCAPE button This option provides the facility to perform a fault test of the unit Any errors or warnings reported are displayed on the Alarm page which is accessed via the Status button Sel...

Page 37: ...ltraDecoder Operators Manual Menu Navigation Issue 4 29 Ref ULTD ASUM 7001 Copyright 2016 Vislink plc This menu displays contact information for Vislink customer support in the event that it is required ...

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Page 39: ...is defined by the MIB To ensure the MIB is up to date a dedicated URL allows for the download of the MIB as a text file The URL is http ipaddrress common DVE5151 MIB txt case sensitive NOTE The field shown as ipaddress must be replaced with the actual IP address of the unit This information is found under the menu System Remote Interfaces Ethernet The MIB may also be downloaded using the unit s we...

Page 40: ... by the interface are checked and their status displayed Normally connection to the web interface would be achieved over a network however it is possible to directly connect a PC to the unit If this is required and the PC Ethernet port is not an autosensing type use a crossover Ethernet cable Figure 9 1 Web Browser Overview ID Function 1 Status summary of unit Top right icons for favourites help a...

Page 41: ...the Accept Changes button is selected The Accept Changes and Cancel Changes buttons will only show if the configuration has changed Clicking on the switch boxes will step through the possible routing for that switch Clicking on the function link boxes will automatically change the display switching to the relevant page to configure the selected feature NOTE Only one switch may be changed at a time...

Page 42: ...16 Vislink plc The Alarm Log tab is accessed under the Unit tab This page shows the most recent alarm events the information is updated and shown in real time Further options are provided to clear events and to view and save the entire list of alarms Figure 9 3 Alarm Logging Tab Overview ...

Page 43: ...ate is performed via the front panel USB socket and the file is named AUTOBOOT_P0016_xxxxx The decoder assembly update is performed via the rear panel USB socket and the file is named 9261update xxxxx The upgrade files are available from our FTP site to download and transfer onto a USB memory stick 1 Download the above named firmware upgrade files available from ftp ftp vislink com Vislink 20Produ...

Page 44: ... Upgrade failed displays an error code will also show The following list shows some possible error codes B1 Error upgrading unit retry upgrade procedure B2 Factory upgrade only unit software too old A4 Kernel version too old contact factory Bx Unknown error in upgrade retry upgrade Ax Boot error contact factory for back to base upgrade 1 To update the Decoder subassembly copy the upgrade file name...

Page 45: ...ore Defaults menu 5 Set the IP Defaults option to Yes NOTE After about 20 seconds the unit will restart 6 When the unit has fully re started plug the memory stick in to the rear USB socket Wait approximately 30 seconds the alarm light should go from red to green When this happens remove the memory stick and power cycle the unit NOTE Communications with the Decoder should be recovered when the unit...

Page 46: ...UltraDecoder Operators Manual Remote Control Issue 4 38 Ref ULTD ASUM 7001 Copyright 2016 Vislink plc Figure B 1 Web Interface Screen ...

Page 47: ...The following fault conditions may occur The suggested remedial action is described Error Message Suggested Remedial Action Clock Error Replace internal back up battery refer to factory agent Over Temperature Check ventilation grilles on each side of unit are free of obstructions Check fans are running Encoder Fault Restart unit If the fault continues refer to factory agent Fan 1 Stopped Refer to ...

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Page 50: ...e or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used to meet FCC emission limi...

Page 51: ...ore Defults Mask IP Gway MAC ID SERVICE HELP Name Preset Store LICENCES MISCELLANEOUS Line 1 ESN Line 2 State Date Time Format Run Hours Contrast Lamp test Fault Test Reboot DECODER VERSION UNIT VERSION SUPPORT VIDEO AUDIO DE SCRAMBLING Program Number Format Restart decoder Audio 1 PID Audio 2 PID Audio 4 PID Audio 3 PID De scrambling Type Key Test Pattern RESTORE DEFAULTS Restore Defults IP OPTIO...

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