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MGW Ace Decoder

 

HEVC Decoding Appliance 

 

User Manual, Version 1.0 

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To manually add a a channel: 

If a channel does not appear within the SAP list, the channel can be manually set. 

For UDP TS and RTP/RTSP channels: 

Parameter 

Description 

Channel Name

 

(Optional)

 

Enter a Channel Name to differentiate channels within the 
Channel list. The Channel name is an optional field. 

Ethernet Port

 

Select the Ethernet Port from which the channel is received. 

Streaming 
Protocol

 

Select the required protocol. 

IP Address

 

Type the channel IP address. 

Port

 

Type the port number. 

AES Encryption 

Select if you wish to decode an encrypted channel. The AES key 
value must be entered. 

Default PID 

By default, the decoder selects the first Video and Audio PID to 
be decoded. In case another PID to be decoded is 
necessary,clear the check box and its related fields below. 

Audio1/2 PID  Set the Audio PID to be decoded for each audio pair (1 and 2) 

Video PID 

Set the Video PID to be decoded 

For RTSP channel (RTP ES from MGW Ace Encoder): 

In addition to the parameters specified in the table above, type the path of the SDP file 
residing on the RTP server. 

 

 

NOTE

You must click 

Apply 

for the new settings to be saved. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MGW

Page 1: ...User Manual Version 1 0 i MGW Ace Decoder HEVC Decoding Appliance User Manual Version 1 0 Date November 7 2016 Doc Rev A...

Page 2: ...k Parameters through a USB Thumb Drive 13 Chapter 4 Setup and Operations 15 Using the MGW Ace Decoder Interface 15 MGW Ace Decoder Functions 15 The Main Menu 16 Dashboard Frame 17 The Dashboard Page 1...

Page 3: ...User Manual Version 1 0 iii Index 49...

Page 4: ...W ACE Install the system on a secured and stable surface To help prevent electric shock plug the power cable into properly grounded sources Use only properly grounded extensions and adapters as the ne...

Page 5: ...rence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Modifying the equipment without VITEC authorization may result in the eq...

Page 6: ...uipment Radio disturbance characteristics Limits and methods of measurement EN 55024 Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement Per directive 2012 19 E...

Page 7: ...ellectual property rights is granted under this document This document as well as the software described in it are furnished under a separate license and shall only be used or copied in accordance wit...

Page 8: ...ticular purpose From time to time changes may occur in the file names and in the files actually included on the distribution disks VITEC provides no warranties that such files or facilities as mention...

Page 9: ...2022 Pro MPEG SMPTE 2022 is an industry standard Forward Error Correction FEC protocol that uses a one or two dimensional XOR algorithm It sends redundant information to accommodate for packet loss du...

Page 10: ...with VITEC compatible encoders for point to point streaming or with Zixi Broadcaster server The MGW Ace Decoder package includes The MGW Ace Decoder appliance Power supply with cable Breakout cable f...

Page 11: ...anced Analog Audio input Audio Talkback OUT Mini Jack Unbalanced Analog Audio output USB Port USB Type A USB connection To set or retrieve network parameters Reset Pin A short press will restart the a...

Page 12: ...is up and ready The appliance is starting The appliance is being upgraded Error LED Off Red All services are running smoothly An error occurred in one or more services Steady on channel error Blinking...

Page 13: ...NC DVB ASI input currently not in use DVB ASI OUT BNC DVB ASI output currently not in use Serial Audio Genlock Multi pin connector Breakout cable for audio outputs Digital Audio AES x2 Balanced Analog...

Page 14: ...r connected directly to the platform To configure the appliance s network settings for the first time 1 Connect a power source to the rear power input port 2 Connect the network port labeled Ethernet1...

Page 15: ...he subnet mask address Default Gateway Enter the default gateway address 7 Set the below parameters that are required for your network and click Apply Caution When in DHCP mode MGW Ace Decoder will re...

Page 16: ...opied properly 6 Remove the USB Thumb drive from the appliance and insert it to a PC 7 Open the DecoderNetworkSettings txt file in the USB thumb drive using any text editor program 8 Read the IP addre...

Page 17: ...coder will be set with the new IP address 5 Enter the IP you have set to the Internet browser URL field The Log on window appears 6 Log in 7 Save the file either on a USB thumb drive or any other plac...

Page 18: ...Page 32 The Event Log Page 36 The Configurations Page 36 The General Page 39 Using the MGW Ace Decoder Interface MGW Ace Decoder Functions The followings are available at all times regardless which me...

Page 19: ...ters source streaming protocol IP address Ethernet port Decoder Settings set video audio decoder ancillary data and talkback parameters System view and set appliance s parameters such as network secur...

Page 20: ...adcaster Zixi P2P Pro MPEG Channel streaming protocol IP Address IP address Displays the stream IP address or the Zixi Broadcaster server IP address Port Displays the stream port number Video H 265 H...

Page 21: ...s been started Started is displayed Decoder Displays the decoder output resolution and framerate Talkback OFF ON ON Push To Talk Displays the status of the talkback feature OFF talkback is turned OFF...

Page 22: ...he Dashboard page To view the dashboard parameters 1 From the main menu select Dashboard The following parameters are displayed NOTE The Dashboard page automatically polls the appliance hardware for t...

Page 23: ...rate Codec Displays the video codec within the stream Chroma Sampling Displays the chroma sampling of the stream Resolution Displays the stream resolution Framerate Displays the stream framerate Scan...

Page 24: ...e IP address Fans RPM Display current fan speed Up Time Displays the up time since last reboot Date Time Display Date and Time The Channel Page In the Channel page a list of channel can be set and sav...

Page 25: ...put Channel Configuration page 3 Set the following channel parameters as required in each section and click Add 4 Refer to the Input Channel Configuration description in the next section for more info...

Page 26: ...MGW Ace Decoder HEVC Decoding Appliance User Manual Version 1 0 23 Figure 4 5 The Network Channel Selection window NOTE Channels can be deleted or modified using the bin or settings icon...

Page 27: ...meters of a channel MGW Ace Decoder supports the Session Announcement Protocol SAP to detect and select SAP channel for auto configuration 1 To detect SAP channels click SAP in the Input Channel Confi...

Page 28: ...IP Address Type the channel IP address Port Type the port number AES Encryption Select if you wish to decode an encrypted channel The AES key value must be entered Default PID By default the decoder...

Page 29: ...ing directly from an encoder enter stream port to match the encoder settings For Zixi Broadcaster channel Parameter Description Channel Name Optional Enter a Channel Name to differentiate channels wit...

Page 30: ...and MGW ACE encoder Set the MGW ACE encoder Target Address by entering MGW Ace Decoder system IP address Zixi is unicast address only Set the same target port on both MGW Ace Decoder and MGW ACE encod...

Page 31: ...e Decoder Settings parameters 1 From the main menu select Decoder Settings 2 Set the desired parameters as required in each section and click Apply To set Video Parameters This section sets video outp...

Page 32: ...ion from the drop down list SDI1 HDMI SDI2 Composite Enable video outputs when the box is selected Display Format Select the preferred display from the drop down list Aspect Ratio Select the aspect ra...

Page 33: ...ted independently for the audio analog balanced and unbalanced outputs Figure 4 7 The Decoder Settings Audio page To set Decoder Settings Parameter Description Decoder Clock Source Select source clock...

Page 34: ...ON and microphone audio input is turned OFF by default To talk push the Microphone icon in the upper dashboard Icon will turned blue when microphone input is enabled Target IP Address Enter IP addres...

Page 35: ...tion NOTE Live stream preview decoding is available with multicast streams only The preview module requires VLC plugin to be installed Go to http www videolan org vlc http www videolan org vlc to inst...

Page 36: ...parameters 1 From the main menu select System 2 Set the desired parameters as required in each section and click Apply To set the Network Interfaces Two network interfaces are available Each one can...

Page 37: ...if Static mode is selected Default Gateway Enter default Gateway if Static mode is selected IPv6 Address Type Select either Static Statefull or Stateless IPv6 Address auto prefix Displays the IP Prefi...

Page 38: ...pe the new password Host Name Host name is MGW ACE DEC_ SN where SN is the system serial number Figure 4 10 The Security page To set Date and Time Parameter Description Use NTP Select the box to enabl...

Page 39: ...t saving Parameter Description Enable Select the box to enable daylight saving Start Date Set the daylight saving start date End Date Set the daylight saving end date The Event Log Page In the Event L...

Page 40: ...figurations Page MGW Ace Decoder allows you to save screen shots of various configurations to be loaded manually or automatically in the future In the Configurations page you can add delete Activate a...

Page 41: ...tion row 2 Click Delete to delete the configuration To activate a configuration on boot up 1 Select the desired configuration row 2 Click the desired configuration row under the Load at Startup column...

Page 42: ...page System Information parameters Parameter Description Ethernet 1 MAC Address Displays the Network Interface 1 MAC Address Ethernet 2 MAC Address Displays the Network Interface 2 MAC Address System...

Page 43: ...ngs 192 168 1 2 with subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Ethernet1 and DHCP mode for Ethernet 2 To connect from Ethernet 1 if you are connected to the unit from a PC on a different subnet reconfigure your compu...

Page 44: ...of the upgrade file can take up to few minutes and may vary from one computer to another It also depends on network speed and the connection s quality between the computer and the MGW Ace Decoder appl...

Page 45: ...ns NOTE If not deleted old configurations may cause to the MGW Ace Decoder to load with the new firmware into an unsupported state 1 Click the General tab 2 Click Firmware Upgrade The Load Firmware wi...

Page 46: ...a minutes depending on your available network bandwidth When loading completes the Upgrade message disappears 5 MGW Ace Decoder reboots Reconnect at the previously used IP address then enter your log...

Page 47: ...ure Industrial grade Mounting holes for seamless installation in vehicles onto flat surfaces FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Stream Input support Video Decoder HEVC H 265 MPEG H HEVC ISO IEC 23008 2 Modes Main...

Page 48: ...296M SMPTE 424M SMPTE 425M A 12G SDI activated by firmware update and license option 1 x HDMI v2 0 1x SD SDI SMPTE 259M C 1x Composite CVBS Output Resolutions frame rates support 1920x1080p 60 59 94...

Page 49: ...access preferred support tools as described in your extended support agreement For more information visit our web site at http www vitec com The VITEC s Products Knowledge Base is part of our web sit...

Page 50: ...esponsible for i any damages resulting from the use maintenance or installation of any Product or ii for the incorporation of any spare or replacement parts not approved by the company Without limitin...

Page 51: ...ing Appliance User Manual Version 1 0 48 by U S or other applicable law without obtaining prior authorization from the U S Department of Commerce and other competent government authorities to the exte...

Page 52: ...ions 15 MGW Ace Decoder Overview 5 6 MGW Ace Decoder Rear Panel 10 R Retrieving or Setting Network Parameters through a USB Thumb Drive 12 13 34 S Safety Instructions i Setup and Operations 5 15 Syste...

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