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The 9223-S Single-Channel 3G/HD/SD MPEG-4 Encoders provide a card-based solution for distribution of MPEG-4 encoding. Utilizing the openGear® open-architecture platform, the 9223-S offers scalable incorporation and the easy-to-use DashBoard™ setup and control operator interface. Up to 10 of the 9223 cards can be installed in a 20-slot frame, offering distribution delivery of up to 10 channels in a single frame, using less than 150W total, for reduced operating expenses. In addition to SD/HD-SDI inputs, the 9223-S provides the flexibility of supporting SD analog composite video and an analog audio stereo pair per input channel (using MPEG-1 Layer II audio encoding as standard).
The 9223-S offers the latest advances in video compression that deliver excellent video quality at very low bit rates. Unique encoding designs allow the delivery of multiple HD and SD video services simultaneously. In addition to ASI outputs, the 9223 provides Ethernet outputs, supporting full-duplex 100 Mb/s and 1 Gb/s operation. Input video auto-detect mode allows encoding to automatically configure an output that corresponds to the input, with resolution and frame rate the same as input, and scaling set to the same as input or other applicable choices.
When using the Ethernet output, the 9223-S supports the traditional UDP/RTP/SPMTE 2022 FEC protocols, as well as the HTTP Live Streaming protocol for transmitting live video over the Internet. Using HTTP Live Streaming, the 9223-S can transmit broadcast-quality video to mobile phones (Apple and Android 4.0 supported), tablets, and a variety of consumer set-top boxes (such as the Amino A140 and the Roku Player).
RTMP support allows direct publishing of real-time, live content to Adobe® Media Servers or any other servers, websites and CDNs with RTMP ingress, such as Justin.tv, UStream, LiveStream and Akamai. Publish professional-quality real-time SD/HD content to Internet viewers (including some critical features not available in PC-based software encoders) such as ancillary data support (closed-captioning, AFD) and SD-SDI/HD-SDI video inputs with embedded audio support – all in broadcast-grade video quality. SMPTE-2038 processing allows inserting generic ancillary data packets in the transport stream, with frame accuracy. Up to four DID/SDID pairs can be supported.
Full user remote monitor/control allows full card status and control access across a standard Ethernet network. Status monitoring is also available at card edge.
9223 encoders are also available in dual encoding channel configuration (some 9223-S models can be upgraded to dual-channel; see Options and Ordering Information). For info on 9223-D Dual-Channel 3G/HD/SD MPEG-4 Encoder models, please see 9223-D.
The 9223-S is also available in stand-alone form factor BBG-1123-ENC.
Key Features
Card-based design allows scalability, from 1 channels to 10 channels per frame
Input video auto-detect mode automatically configures output to correspond to input frame rate and scaling
Low power/high-density design; only 6 Watts per card
DVB-ASI and Ethernet outputs
Full support of CEA-608 and CEA-708 closed captioning and PMT information. Closed-captioning filtering allows filtering to allow and use only SMPTE-334M and/or CEA-708 closed captioning.
Support for inserting generic ancillary data packets in the transport stream using SMPTE-2038, with frame accuracy. Up to four DID/SDID pairs can be supported.
SCTE 104 to SCTE 35 conversion
License-based options allow tailoring functionality as needed, with upgrades available if later desired
Built-in video/audio ADC and embedder allows direct use with SD composite video and audio analog sources
RTMP support for publishing to Adobe® Media Server, availing SDI content to Internet viewers
HTTP Live Streaming protocol allows viewing by Apple® and Android™ 3.0 (or higher) devices
Optional support for additional audio pairs
Built-in Packet Test Generators allow pre-validation of transport
Remote control/monitoring via DashBoard™ software
Hot-swappable
Five year warranty
Specifications
Electrical
Power: 6 watts
3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs
Number of inputs: 2, each configurable as:
3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M)
HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M)
SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) with EDH
Composite analog video (PAL/NTSC)
Audio Inputs Supported
Embedded SDI, AC-3 (optional)
(2) L/R pairs (max) of analog audio embed
Video Encoding
HD Video:
MPEG-4 AVC High profile at level 4.2 (HP@L4.2)
MPEG-4 AVC High profile at level 4.0 (HP@L4.0)
CBR & VBR
2Mbps to 30Mbps (configurable)
SD Video:
MPEG-4 AVC Main profile at level 3.0 (MP@L3.0)
CBR; VBR
1.5Mbps to 10 Mbps (configurable)
Audio Encoding
MPEG-1 layer II, 1 stereo pair base (Dolby pass-thru)
MPEG-4 AAC-LC up to 2 pairs
Lip sync adjustment
Video Resolution Supported
HD: 1920 x 1080p 60/50/30/29.97/25
1920 x 1080/1440i 25/29.97/30
720 x 1280/960/640p 59.94/50/30/29.97/25
SD: 576 x 720/528i 29.97fps
576 x 720/528i 25fps
Video Pre-Processing
Advanced adaptive spatial filtering
Closed Captions CEA 608B and CEA-708C
WSS/AFD
ASI Outputs
Number of outputs: 2, 75Ω BNC DVB-ASI
213Mbit/s maximum ASI TS bit-rate per port
Ethernet Outputs
Number of outputs: 2, 100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports, auto-negotiate or fixed speed
IPv4, IPv6, UDP, RTP
SMPTE 2022 ProMPEG FEC CoP3, ‘Forward Error Correction’ (Row and Column)
Regulatory Compliance
CE: CE marked in accordance with 93/68/EEC (22/07/03) Directive
UL: UL approval
US FCC: Part 15
EMC: EN55022, EN55024, EN6100-3-2
Diagrams
Block Diagram
RM20-9223-B
- (2) SDI/CVBS In (signal type selected in DashBoard card control)
- (2) ASI Out
- (4) Analog Audio In (2 L/R pairs; 3-pin balanced)
- (2) GigE Ethernet Ports
(All video coaxial connectors BNC)
RM20-9223-U
- (2) SDI/CVBS In (signal type selected in DashBoard card control)
- (2) ASI Out
- (4) Analog Audio In (2 L/R pairs; RCA unbalanced)
- (2) GigE Ethernet Ports
(All video coaxial connectors BNC)
- Options denoted as “+” are software-based options. These options can be fitted on a new product during ordering or field-installed as a software upload upgrade.
- Options denoted as “-“ are ‘hardware-based option which are factory-installed upon ordering, or for a product returned to Cobalt for option installation.
- Add Encoder Second Channel license options may require card to be returned to factory for hardware board populate upgrade. Inquire with Customer Support for more information and details.
- Add Encoder Second Channel options cannot be used with -A8 (8-channel audio) models.
- Although the –A8 versions support eight channels, encoding is not designed for phase coherency between PCM pairs (i.e., using six available channels to carry 5.1 PCM surround-sound).
- RTMP and HLS modes can only use stereo encoding.
- The +SMPTE2022 and +RIST/ARQ-ENC options cannot be used with -A8 (8-channel audio) models.
- Add Encoder Second Channel options cannot be used with -A8 (8-channel audio) models.
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