ArgoNavis Transcoder
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1. ask Settings Add New Task lame Vela HD Demo mpg D Mpegfiles 1920 x 1080 MPEG TS MPEG 2 Video MPEG Audio Layer 2 ion 00 06 21 414 Clicking on the Source tab will show a breakdown of the basic parameters of the source file ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 10 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual Adding a New Task to the Queue Once a source file has been loaded the transcoding parameters must be set These parameters determine what the output file will be Setting Transcoder Parameter Values To set the parameters select the Add New Task tab Source Current Task Settings Add New Task Format MPEG 2 Use HD Pro Config Mux MPEG 2TS Mux Rate kbps 40000 Video MPEG 2 Audio MPEG 1 Layer 2 Audio BitRate kbps 128 Gop Size 15 IP Frame Distance 3 Scale Video Disabled Crop Video pixels Auto Name FileName Il Path D MpecfFiles Open Template Save As Template Add Task To Queue ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 11 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual Format Sets the type of file to be created Possible Selections are MPEG 2 H 264 MPEG 4 Part 10 AVC Windows Media Use HD Pro Config Available when the Format is MPEG 2 When this checkbox is checked the transcoder will output an MPEG 2 Transport Stream that is compatible with the Vela CineView HD Pro decoder and Vela HDPro Blade devices These decoders and blades are used extensively in broadcast and ad distribut2. MULTI I O B HDMI OUT PORT Encoder Analog and HDMI Model Connection Diagram 3 R Y Out 4 YOut 5 B YOut 7 RYin Intensity Pro Breakout Cable 8 Yin 9 B Yin 10 AES SPDIF Out HDMI 4 2 2 Output 12 Audio Out Left 3 HDMI 4 2 2 Input 13 Audio Out Right 14 Audio In Left 15 Audio In Right Encoder Analog and HDMI Model Connector Table Connectors Component Video Input 3 x RCA Connector Composite Video Input 1 x RCA Connector Analog Audio Input 2 x Unbalanced RCA Connector 1 Stereo Pair HDMI Video 1 x HDMI Type A Connector HDMI Audio 2 Channels Embedded in HDMI ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 7 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual System Specifications Chassis Model 4000 2187 x 1 5 U Rackmount Dimensions WxHxD 16 8 x 2 6 x 13 in 427 x 66 x 330 mm Weight Gross Weight 19 6 lbs 8 9 kg System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage 100 240V AC auto range Rated Input Current 5A max Rated Input Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power 220W Rated Output Voltages 3 3V 0 to 10A 5V 12A 12V 16A 12V 0 3A 5Vsb 0 to 2A 5V and 3V total 80W max Operating Environment Operating Temperature 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Non operating Temperature 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F Operating Relative Humidity 8 to 90 non condensing Non operating Relative Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Dr
3. Size sets the distance between I Frames anchor frames Possible values are 1 to 30 ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 13 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual IP Frame Distance determines the number of B frames where n 1 number of B frames A value of 3 will result in 2 B frames between each T and P frame Possible values are 1to3 Typical broadcast values are GOP Size 15 IP Frame Distance 3 This will yield an IBBP15 GOP GOP Parameters for H 264 Sets the size of the Group of Pictures to be encoded I Frame Interval sets the distance between I Frames anchor frames Possible values are 1 to 200 Num B Frames determines the number of B frames Possible values are O to 2 Typical broadcast values are GOP Size 15 IP Frame Distance 2 This will yield an IBBP15 GOP Coding Scheme sets whether to use CABAC harder to encode easier to decode or CAVLC easier to encode harder to decode Which format to use depends upon the capabilities of the target device Typically CABAC is used Possible values are CABAC or CAVLC GOP Parameters for Windows Media Format GOPs are dynamically set depending on the content No user settings are provided ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 14 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual Scaling the Video Output The video can be scaled to one the values listed in the drop box Check the Scale Video checkbox to enable scaling Possible values are 1920
4. x 1080 1280 x 720 720 x 480 640 x 480 544 x 480 320 x 240 Cropping the Video Output The video can be cropped using x and y co ordinates during transcoding To crop the video check the Crop Video checkbox and set the Left and Right x pixel values and the Top and Bottom y pixel values Filename and Path Auto Name Names the output file as a combination of the source filename and the transcode parameters Filename Sets the name of the output file not used when Auto Name is checked Path Sets the path the output file is saved to Templates Settings that are routinely used can be saved and recalled in the form of a template To save the current settings as a template select Save As Template To recall saved setting from a template select Open Template Add Task to Queue Select this button to add the source file with the current settings to the queue for transcoding ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 15 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual Performing the Transcode To Perform a Batch Encode Repeat the Loading a Source File and Adding a Task to the Queue steps until you have loaded all of the files you wish to transcode Transcoder Controls t L New Source Start Queue Stop Process New Source Loads a Source File into the transcoder module Start Queue Starts the transcode of the files in the queue Stop Process Stop the transcode of the files in the queue Ar
5. ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual ef ArgoNavis Transcoder Installation and User Guide Version 10 0 5 x ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 1 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual ArgoNavis Encoder User Guide Introduction ensena n a Eee Sukk are eee 3 Special Notes on the Touch Screenuuunamsaussnamnimmnaasisunemnaansnedkm 3 FTP 3 Encoder Pro Model Rear Panel label 1 nsdsdoussisseavusannesucnenedseslasasadycuadtaowdtcasasesvsandavendiedasante 3 Encoder Pro Model Connection Diagram sssaranonnnnvnvnvnnvnrvrnvnnnvenenrnnvvrnsnennnnensvrasevsnsneee 4 Encoder Pro Model Connector Table cccvecesseassasentecseacstuatescanandeaestnareagntaneeteteniaesaeeateneess 4 Encoder Pro Model Breakout Cable Pino utisissszsgecesgsadassesntdensneuathcsersiacnstodeavseiccsaees 5 Encoder SDI Model Rear Panel Label o iscscssccisccisssacaesasteveiacdtvscesasnasandassevacsasdedactabesesvenss 6 Encoder SDI Model Connection Diagram sssressnvsessnrssannvssennsessnnsessnnsesennesnsnnsennnssennnsee 6 Encoder SDI Model Connector Table SR 6 Encoder Analog and HDMI Model Rear Panel Label roronnrnronvvnronrnnrenrnnrrrrnnnrrrnsennrne 7 Encoder Analog and HDMI Model Connection Diagram sserrnvvnnnvnnvvrvenvnnnnrnvvrnrvnensnene 7 Encoder Analog and HDMI Model Connector Table cee ceeeeeceeneeseeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeaes 7 System Specifications 2424227 renerne A ben A a aes 8 ArgoNavis OPerations dead edda 9 Launching the Apap CA OM aii sss cadesasatanata
6. UT PORT HDMI in Bom OUT ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 3 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual Encoder Pro Model Connection Diagram 2 RS 422 Deck Control R Y Out Y Out B Y Out Ref In RY ir Yn v nne r gt v BY Ir 10 AES EBU Out CH182 11 AES EBU In CH1 amp 2 HD SD SDI Input c E HD SD SDI Output T ma HOMI Output need HOMI Input Encoder Pro Model Connector Table Connectors SDI Video Input HD SD Switchable 75 ohm BNC Component Video Input Y Pb Pr on 3 BNC Composite Video Input BNC S Video Input S Video Connector HDMI Video Input HDMI type A Connector Analog Audio Input 4 Channels via jack connectors Jack connector is TRS Tip Ring Sleeve Balanced 110 ohm at 4 dBm reference level AES EBU Audio Input 2 Channels Unbalanced 75 ohm BNC SDI Audio Input 8 Channels Embedded in HD or SD HDMI Audio Input 2 Channels Embedded in HD or SD Sync Input 75 ohm BNC Blackburst in PAL and NTSC formats or Tri Level Sync in any format Not Used on the Encoder Device Control Sony compatible RS422 deck control ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 4 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual Encoder Pro Model Breakout Cable Pinout Breakout pin VON AVN Label RS422 pin 1 RS422 pin 8 Audio Out CH4 AES 5 amp 6 Tip Audio Out CH4 AES 5 amp 6 Ring Audio Out CH1 Tip Audio Ou
7. goNavis Transcoder Page 16 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual Starting the Transcoder r 8 I ArgoNavis Transcoder aa ae we mm i balak File Settings Help Preview Source Current Task Settings Add New Task Format MPEG 2 Use HD Pro Config Mux MPEG 2 TS Mux Rate kbps 40000 Video MPEG 2 Audio MPEG 1 Layer 2 Audio BitRate kbps 128 Gop Size 15 IP Frame Distance 3 Scale Video Crop Video pixels g Auto Name amp b Open Template Save As Template New Source Start Queue Stop Process z Add Task To Queue Current Queue Name Status Target Source Source Duration Source Resolution Vela HD Demo i D Mpegfiles Vela HD Demo MPE D Mpegfiles Vela HD Demo mpg _00 06 21 414 1920 x 1080 Transcoding Vela HD Demo Queued DAMpegfilesWVela HD Demo MPE D Mpegfiles VelaHD Demo mpg 00 06 21 414 1920 x 1080 Vela HD Demo Queued D Mpegfiles Vela HD Demo MPE D Mpegfiles Vela HD Demo mpg 00 06 21 414 1920 x 1080 Vela HD Demo Queued D MpegfFiles Vela HD Demo MPE D Mpegfiles Vela HD Demo mpg 00 06 21 414 1920 x 1080 To start the transcode process select Start Queue gt Start Queue Stopping the Transcoder To stop the transcoder select Stop Process Stop Process Current Queue The Current Queue provides indications of what file is currently being transcoded and the progress of the transcode ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 17 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual Removi
8. ion applications Mux Sets the multiplexer wrapper to be used for the stream Possible Selections are When Format MPEG 2 MPEG 2 TS Transport Stream MPEG 2 PS Program Stream When Format H 264 MPEG 2 TS Transport Stream When Format Windows Format WMF Windows Media Format Mux Rate kbps When the Mux Type is MPEG 2 TS Sets the aggregate bitrate including video audio and overhead When the Mux type is MPEG 2 PS or WMF Sets the video bitrate audio bitrate and overhead will be added on top of this bitrate ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 12 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual Possible values are When Format MPEG 2 3000 kbps to 40000 kbps When Format H 264 or WMF 500 kbps to 20000 kbps Video Indicates the video codec used which is set by the Format type selected Possible values are MPEG 2 H 264 WMV Windows Media Video Audio Sets the Audio codec to be used Possible Selections are MPEG 1 Layer 2 typically used with MPEG 2 video AAC typically used with H 264 video WMA used exclusively with Windows Media Format Audio Bitrate Sets the bitrate of the Audio Possible values range from 64 kbps to 384 kbps 192 kbps is typical for broadcast MPEG1 Layer 2 Standard Definition 384 kbps is typical for broadcast MPEG1 Layer 2 High Definition 128 kbps is typical for AAC and WMA applications GOP Parameters for MPEG 2 Sets the size of the Group of Pictures to be encoded GOP
9. ive Bays 2 x 3 5 Internal SATA drive bays Note The following items are subject to change based on configuration part availability obsolescence and technological advances Motherboard MSI Model H67MA E45 Processor s 1 Intel i5 2400 3 1 GHz Quad Core Processor Memory 4 GB DDR3 1333 PC10600 RAM HDD 1 x 1 TB 3 5 7200 RPM SATA OS Windows 7 Professional 32 Bit ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 8 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual ArgoNavis Operations ig ArgoNavis Transcoder File Settings Help Preview Source Current Task Settings Add New Task No Source Currently Loaded New Source Start Queue Stop Process Current Queue Status Target Source Source Duration Source Resolution L Launching the Application The easiest way to launch the transcoder application is from the ArgoNavis Toolbar ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 9 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual The Basic Transcode Process The basic Transcode process involves the following steps 1 Loading a source file to be transcoded 2 Setting the transcode parameters and adding the task to the Queue 3 Performing the Transcode Source Files A source file is the content that will be transcoded Once loaded into the system the file can be transcoded into multiple formats and resolutions Loading a Source File On the Transcoder User Interface select the New Source button to open a browser and select a file
10. ng a File from the Queue To remove a file from the Queue click on the X button beside the file in question 1 i n i New Source Start Queue Stop Process Current Queue Name Status Target Source Source Duration Source Resolution Vela HD Demo C D Mpegfiles Vela HD Demo MPE D MpegFiles Vela HD Demo mpg _ 00 06 21 414 1920 x 1080 Transcoding Vela HD Demo Queued D Mpegfiles Vela HD Demo MPE D MpegFiles Vela HD Demo mpg 00 06 21 414 1920 x 1080 Wela HD Demo Queued D Mpegfiles Vela HD Demo MPE D Mpegfiles Vela HD Demo mpg 00 06 21414 1920 x 1080 Vela HD Demo Queued D Mpegfiles Vela HD Demo MPE D Mpegfiles Vela HD Demo mpg 00 06 21414 1920 x 1080 Exiting the Application Under normal conditions shutdown the application using the windows x button Under abnormal conditions use the Soft Reset on the Vela Toolbar and this will forcibly shutdown the vela programs and clear them from memory ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 18 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual a www vela com 5540 Rio Vista Drive Clearwater FL 33760 3107 727 507 5300 Copyright 2012 Vela Research LP All rights reserved Vela and ArgoNavis are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vela Research LP ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 19
11. rsesessesrsrsresrsesseses 18 Exiting the Ev 18 ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 2 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual Introduction Vela Research is pleased to introduce the ArgoNavis System The ArgoNavis provides advanced multiformat encoding decoding and transcoding capabilities with flexible software and hardware module options Special Notes on the Touch Screen If equipped with a Touch Screen after unit power up please allow several seconds for the Touch Screen drivers to load prior to touching the Touch Screen The Touch Screen is controlled via USB Included with the Touch Screen is a USB cable Connect the USB cable from the Touch Screen to any available USB connector on the ArgoNavis unit Physical Connections Note that the ArgoNavis platform can be configured as an encoder decoder and or transcoder and the inputs and outputs will be enabled disabled based upon the configuration of the unit For example an encoder only unit will have only the inputs enabled Likewise the decoder only configuration will have only the outputs enabled Finally a transcoder only unit will have no physical audio and video inputs and outputs Note that the transcoder is typically packaged with an encoder or decoder module The ArgoNavis Input system comes in three different input output configurations Encoder Pro Model Rear Panel label 4000 xxxx 3 ArgoNavis Encoder Pro O0 Co A HD SD SDI IN MULTI I O B HD SD SDI O
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13. t CH1 Ring Audio In CH4 Tip Audio In CH2 Tip GROUND REF In R y out y out B y out S Video In 3 S Video In 4 SD SDI Out RS422 pin 3 RS422 pin 7 GROUND Tail End 18 19 GROUND Audio Out CH2 Tip Audio In CH4 Ring Audio In CH2 Ring Audio In CH1 Tip composite in GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND Composite Out RS422 pin 2 AES EBU In CH1 amp 2 AES EBU Out CH1 amp 2 Audio Out CH3 AES 3 amp 4 Tip Audio Out CH3 AES 3 amp 4 Ring Audio Out CH2 Ring Audio In CH3 Tip Audio In CH3 Ring Audio In CH1 Ring R y in y out B y in S Video out 3 S Video out 4 GROUND Tail end 2 2 19 ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 5 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual Encoder SDI Model Rear Panel Label 4000 xxxx 2 ArgoNavis Encoder HD SD SDI A GEN LOCK IN MULTI I O B SD SDI PORT C HD SD SDI Encoder SDI Model Connection Diagram Deck Control RS 422 HD SD SDI Output HD SD SDIH Input Ref In Encoder SDI Model Connector Table Connectors SDI Video Input HD SD Switchable 75 ohm BNC Sync Input 75 ohm BNC Blackburst in PAL and NTSC formats or Tri Level Sync in any format Not Used on the Encoder Device Control Sony compatible RS422 deck control ArgoNavis Transcoder Page 6 ArgoNavis Transcoder User Manual Encoder Analog and HDMI Model Rear Panel Label 4000 xxxx 1 ArgoNavis Encoder Analog and HDMI i mk CC A HDMI IN
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