MPEG-2: Transport Stream Encoder Systems

Real Time, Easy To Use, Affordable, 1RU, Standard Definition, Full D1 Res, Hardware Based, 4:2:0 MPEG-2 Transport Stream Encoder with Composite and Y/C inputs and Two DVB-ASI Outputs. Encodes at 1.5-15 Mbps. Controllable via LCD Front Panel or SNMP.

Standard Features:

• Composite or Y/C input
• Two DVB-ASI outputs
• Fully MPEG-2 4:2:0 MP@ML compliant
• MPEG-1 Layer II audio encoding
• Encoding selectable from 1.5 Mbps to 15 Mbps transport stream bit rates
• Supports MPEG-2 frame/field motion estimation and DCT
• Encoding parameters set up via LCD front panel or SNMP
• Supports PMT/Video/Audio/PCR PID settings
• Program/Service Provider name setting
• Sub-pixel precision encoding
• TS stream PCR synchronization
  

Technical Specifications:

Video

• Encoding Standards: ISO/IEC 13818 (MPEG-2) MP@ML 4:2:0; ISO/IEC 11172 (MPEG-1)
• Image Format: PAL, NTSC
• A/D Resolution: 9 bit
• Picture Type: I, IP, IBP, IBBP
• GOP Structure: adjustable
• Output Resolution: D1, HD1, SIF, QSIF
• Vertical Resolution: 576 (PAL) and 480 (NTSC)
• Horizontal Resolution: 720

Audio

• Audio Encoding: MPEG-1 Layer II
• Audio Sampling Frequency Rate: 32 KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz
• A/D Resolution: 16 bit
• Encoding Bit Rate: 32 — 384 Kbps
• Layer II coding mode: Stereo, Joint Stereo, Dual Channel, Mono
  

Video/Audio Input Interface

• Video Input: BNC: Y/C S-video, composite,
• Audio Interface: BNC; non-balanced stereo (default)

Environmental conditions

• Operating Temperature: 0°C — 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C — 80°C
• Comparative Humidity: 10% — 90% (non- condensing)
  

Electrical Features

• Power: AC 90-250V 50/60 HZ
• Power Consumption: <35W
  

Applications:

• Encoding analog video for transmission over satellite uplinks or cable
• Delivery of live video program streams to the head-end or production studio
• General Head End encoder

The Harmonic MV50 digital video encoder provides Motorola’s sixth generation video compression technology in a compact chassis that is ideally suited for the cable headend, small broadcast and high bandwidth contribution applications. A Real Time, Easy To Use, Professional Broadcast Quality, Feature Rich, Standard Definition, Full D1 Resolution, Hardware Based 4:2:0 or 4:2:2 MPEG-2 Content Origination Encoder with Composite or SDI Inputs and MPEG-1 Layer II or AC-3 Audio. Encodes at 1-15 Mbps at 4:2:0 and 1-45 Mbps at 4:2:2 to ASI/IP Outputs. Includes 16x9 aspect ratio conversion option for North American users. Provides very high video quality at low bit rates.

Professional Grade, Rackmounted, Single or Multichannel, Standard Definition, Linux® Based Analog Video to MPEG-2 Transport Stream Encoder that Integrates Inexpensive PC Bus Based Standard Definition MPEG-2 Encoders and Routes Selected Transport Streams to Any MAC Address via IP – UDP, RTP, RTSP, RTMP, Adaptive, HTTP, HTTP Live, or FTP. Encoder supports 480i and 480p with MPEG-1 layer II audio. Can Work as a Low Cost “Catcher” in Small VOD Implementations. Typically the desired streams are streamed in real time using UDP or RTP via IP multicast or unicast streams to IP set top boxes (STB's) such as Amino, or designated VLC or MPlayer equipped PC clients for viewing. This content server architecture assumes you have proper IP provisioning and this type of system is typically deployed in "closed" systems where bandwidth is dedicated. It is not guaranteed to work over the public internet. Performance depends on available bandwidth.

Standard Features:

• Encapsulates transport streams into IP packets
• Simultaneously receives analog inputs from one to eight video and audio inputs
• Uses multiple dual channel hardware based MPEG-2 encoders that support 480i and 480p video and MPEG-1 layer II audio
• Input: Standard Def analog input via CVBS connectors
• Supports HTTP live adaptive streaming protocol for output to mobile devices
• Supports M3u8 playlist files (standalone and through HTTP live)
• Capable of near real time FTP output of segmented TS streams with I-Frame boundaries
• IP Output
• IP output protocols:  UDP, RTP, RTSP, HTTP, HTTP Live, HTTP Smooth, HTTP Dynamic, FTP, RTMP (Open Flash), WMV9 with HTTP/ASF  
• Supports MPEG-1 Layer II audio inputs and outputs
• 200 Mbps IP raw output capability
• Transmits PAT, PMT, and PCR information
• Receives and transmits at the same time
• Remote configuration management via Web Browser and Secure Shell (SSH)
• Option for store and forward
• Optional support for encrypted streams (CAM modules)
• Supports NTSC or PAL
• Can be combined with HD RF 8VSB receiver cards to create hybrid analog/digital head end
• Tested compatible with major brands of IP devices including Amino™, Roku®, Atlanta DTH, and Apple iPad® and iPhone®
• Based on embedded Linux® (via flashdisk) 
• For similar system with up to 15 Mbps IP transcoded H.264 output capability, see our MPEG Gearbox™
  

Applications:

• IPTV Unicasting, Multicasting, Streaming
• Rebroadcast Direct TV or Dish TV when combined with Component to Analog converter 
• Telco TV
• ENG (Electronic News Gathering) – Stream content to and from remote locations
• Streaming to designated VideoLAN VLC, Mplayer, or Windows Media Player clients
• Internet transmission of movie or video “dailies”

Quick Start Guide (pdf)

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