PACIFIC 9992-4ENC-4K-HEVC
4K HEVC/AVC/MPEG2 Software Defined Broadcast Encoder with Single-Channel 4K or Quad-Channel 2K Video Paths
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Multi-channel broadcast-grade encoder designed to meet the most stringent requirements.

The Cobalt® PACIFIC 9992-4ENC-4K-HEVC 4K HEVC/AVC/MPEG2 Software Defined Broadcast Encoder is a multi-channel broadcast-grade encoder designed to meet the most stringent requirements for today’s broadcasters. Our HEVC video encoding technology provides a dramatic compression efficiency improvement over previous video compression standards, while also supporting existing MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC. The 9992-4ENC-4K-HEVC is an industry standard openGear® card and provide an ideal platform for transitioning to state-of-the-art encoding capabilities.

PACIFIC 9992-4ENC-4K-HEVC

Key Features

Future-Proof — Software-defined architecture supports MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) and HEVC (H.265). Additional audio licenses available using optional licenses.

Industry Standard Form-Factor — The 9992-ENC-4K-HEVC is offered in the industry-standard openGear format, and is compatible with existing deployed openGear frames.

High Density — Supports up to four independent 1080p60 input signals, or a single UHD 4Kp60 input signal. One openGear frame can support up to 10 cards, for a total of 40 HD or 10 UHD 4K channels.

Full Audio Support — The 9992-4ENC-4K-HEVC supports MPEG-1 Layer II, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, LPCM (SMPTE-302M) and Dolby AC-3/EAC-3 (optional license). Flexible “credits-based” audio processing allows flexible audio resource allocation.

Base Unit Features — Support for one 4K encode channel or up to four encode channels up to 1080p60

Base Unit Features — Support for MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)

Base Unit Features — HEVC encoding

Base Unit Features — Support for 4:2:0 8-bit/10-bit encoding

Base Unit Features — Full ancillary data support

Base Unit Features — Support for 2 stereo pairs per channel (4 audio channels) in any combination of MPEG-1 Layer II, AAC-LC, and HE-AAC (v1/v2) modes

Base Unit Features — All network protocols (RIST and SMPTE-2022 FEC available with corresponding Options)

Base Unit Features — Remote control/monitoring via Dashboard™ software

Base Unit Features — Hot-swappable

Base Unit Features — Supports all popular formats: 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080pSF, 1080p

Five year warranty

Specifications

Inputs
(2) 75Ω SDI inputs each supporting 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and SD-SDI
(2) 75Ω SDI inputs each supporting 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and SD-SDI
Support for all standard frame rates (interlaced and progressive):
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
Optional support for SMPTE-2110 baseband video over IP inputs (Future release availability)
Note: Although two 12G/3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs are present, only one input can be used at a time to route to the maximum-available single UHD encoder engine.
Note: In UHD mode, the other three HD encoder channels are not available.

Outputs
(2) DVB-ASI outputs
(2) Gigabit Ethernet ports for IP output, supporting the following protocols:
– UDP unicast/multicast
– RTP unicast/multicast with optional SMPTE-2022 FEC
– RTMP (limited to H.264 only)
Integrated multiplexer creates MPTS over IP or over DVB-ASI
Support for DVB table generation
Support for PSIP table generation (Future release availability)
Optional SMPTE-2110 baseband video over IP turnaround (Future release availability)

Video Pre-Processing
Support for arbitrary down-scaling input video, extending down to 320×240
Support for up-scaling input video (Future release availability)
Interlaced to progressive conversion
Progressive to interlaced conversion (Future release availability)
Frame rate conversion
Basic noise reduction filter and spatial filter
Enhanced pre-processing filters (Future release availability)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) support

Video Encoding
Encoding Standards:
– MPEG-2
– MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
– HEVC (H.265)
Support for up to four independent 1080p60 encode sessions (All encode sessions must use the same standard; mixed-standard encoding is not supported.)
Support for UHD encoding in AVC and HEVC modes (Maximum resolution 4096x2160p60)
Maximum bit rates:
– UHD (4K) encoding: 150 Mb/s
– HD encoding: 40 Mb/s (The first HD channel can be as high as 150 Mb/s.)
Support for 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 color spaces in all modes
Support for 8-bit / 10-bit encoding in all modes
Full control of GOP size and structure
Advanced compression controls available

Audio Encoding
Encoding Standards:
– MPEG-1 Layer II
– AAC-LC
– HE-AAC (v1/v2)
– Dolby AC-3
– Dolby EAC-3
– LPCM (SMPTE-302M)
– Dolby AC-3/EAC-3 pass-through support
(5.1-Surround encoding available for AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Dolby AC-3 and Dolby EAC-3; subject to licensing)
Maximum number of channels supported (subject to licensing):
– MPEG-1 Layer II: 16 stereo pairs (32 audio channels)
– Dolby AC-3: 16 stereo pairs (32 audio channels)
– Dolby EAC-3:  8 stereo pairs (16 audio channels)
– AAC-LC:  8 stereo pairs (16 audio channels)
– HE-AAC (v1/v2):  8 stereo pairs (16 audio channels)
Optional support for 5.1 Surround Sound encoding, in AAC and Dolby modes

Ancillary Data Support
Closed-Captioning: SMPTE-334M (EIA-608 and EIA-708 supported), Line 21 (SD sources)
OP-47/SMPTE RDD-08 teletext subtitles (Future release availability)
AFD: SMPTE-2016, Line 20/22 WSS (SD sources)
SCTE-104 to SCTE-35 conversion
SMPTE-2038 generic ancillary data transport (timecode, KLV, etc.)

Diagrams

Block Diagram

9992-4ENC-4K-HEVC Model Option/Upgrade Licensing

Rear I/O Modules
RM20-9992-DEC-B-HDBNC

RM20-9992-DEC-B-HDBNC

  • (2) 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI Video Out
  • (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Video Out
  • (4) SDI Video Copy Out
  • (2) ASI In BNCs
  • (2) GigE Media Ports
  • COMM/GPIO

(All SDI coaxial connectors HD-BNC)

Options

Software Options

+MP1L2-AAC

MP1L2-AAC

MPEG-1 Layer II, AAC-LC, and HE-AAC Audio Encoding License (each license adds one encoded pair)

+ENCD-2.0

+ENCD-2.0

Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus Stereo Audio Encoding License (each license adds one encoded pair)

+ENCD-5.1

ENCD-5.1

Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 Surround Sound Audio Encoding License (each license adds one encoded pair)

+RIST/ARQ-ENC

RIST RTP/ARQ Support License Option (per unit)

Automatic Repeat Request, Error Correction Assigned For Live Video Over IP / Internet Based on the Reliable Internet Streaming Transport (RIST) Standard

+RIST/ENCRP-ENC

Reliable Internet Stream Transport Encryption/Authentication

RIST Encryption/Authentication Support (per unit). (Requires the +RIST/ARQ-DEC license to also be present on the decoder.)

+SMPTE2022

Support License Option

SMPTE-2022 Support License Option (per unit)

+422

4:2:2 Decoder

Adds 4:2:2 decoding support (transport stream-based option; only one license needed per unit).

+ULL

Ultra-Low Latency

HEVC Ultra-Low Latency Support License (per unit)

+SRT-ENC

SRT Support License Option (per unit)

SRT Support License Option (per unit)

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