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KAMELYON Series HDR-1000 Compact HD/SD Digital Video Receiver User and Technical Manual Manual Part No. 400596-1 Rev. E May, 2014...
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Vislink. The information in this manual remains the property of Vislink and may not be used, disclosed, or reproduced in any form whatsoever, without the prior written consent of Vislink. Vislink reserves the right to make changes to equipment and specifi cations of the product described in this manual at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.
APPENDIX A. Find the IP Address of your Radio ......36 APPENDIX B. DoubleVision™ ............38 Transmitter Setup ....................39 Receiver Setup ....................41 Viewing Two Video Streams Simultaneously ............42 Video Streaming Via VLC ..................43 Specifi cations...................46 Glossary ...................48 Getting Support for Your Vislink Product .........53 Page 3 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Video Out A is always HD/SD-SDI. Video Out B is always composite. The receiver automatically disables Video Out B if Video Out A is set to a resolution higher than SD (480i NTSC or 576i PAL). Page 4 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Introduction The HDR-1000 digital receiver is designed for both portable and fi xed applications. It typically receives video and audio from a remote transmitter, such as the HDT-1000 or HDX-1100. The HDR-1000 can receive DVB-T COFDM digital transmissions consisting of either NTSC or PAL SD (standard defi...
4.4 - 5.0 GHz HDR-1000C3 C3 band 6.4 - 7.1 GHz Check your model number for the operating band of your HDR-1000. Operation Connectors and controls are described in this section, along with operating instructions. Power IN (Lemo) Connects to the 4-pin Lemo DC input cable. There is no power switch on the unit;...
SNR reading. from the transmitter. Connect to the Ethernet interface to diagnose Illuminates to indicate that there ALARM the source of the alarm. is an alarm or fault detected. Page 7 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
To set level, press AUDIO LEVEL 1 or 2, then press the Up or Down arrow keys. The LEDs display the relative setting. Next press SAVE. NOTE: The HDR-1000 recalls the most recently saved audio input setting when it is powered up. NOTE: If the SAVE key is not pressed within 5...
Windows 7 is shown here. Other versions of Windows may vary slightly. From Windows Control Panel, go to Network and Sharing Center. Click on Change Adapter Settings. The Network Connections window displays. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. Page 9 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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Web Browser Control Interface. IP Address: 192.168.1.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Proceed to the Web Browser Control Interface section. NOTE: Close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to complete. Page 10 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Web Browser Control Interface The HDR-1000 has on-board fi rmware that enables web browser control without the need to install software. NOTE: You must complete the PC Network Setup section before proceeding. To set-up PC control of your receiver, complete the following steps: Connect an Ethernet cable to the NETWORK connector on your HDR-1000 and to your Windows PC.
18 characters long (numbers and letters only) . Enter the new password in the Confi rm Password fi eld then click the Change Password button. NOTE: Be sure to remember your new password. menu bar Page 12 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
To check the receiver status, select Info > Status from the menu bar. The RF/Video Status Screen displays detailed information on the current active preset in your receiver. The RF Status section displays the signal strength, signal-to-noise ratio, and frequency. Page 13 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Confi guring Presets To confi gure presets, complete the following steps. Select Presets > View/Edit from the menu bar. The Active Preset screen displays. Decimal Point Page 14 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the fi rmware in your radio, complete the following steps. Download the fi rmware image from Vislink and save it onto your computer drive. Select System > Firmware Upgrade from the menu bar. The Firmware Upgrade screen displays.
The LED Dark Timer extinguishes the LED after the set time. To set LED Dark Timer, Select System > Misc Options. Enter the desired delay time in seconds from 1 to 180 (default = 10). Or, select Alarm and/or Keypad LEDs always active. Click the Apply button. Page 16 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Select 1/2 or 1/1 from FEC drop-down list. NOTE: FEC RS only in the HDT-1000 is the same as FEC 1/1 in the HDR-1000. Make your other selections under RF Parameters. Make sure your HDT-1000 transmitter is confi gured with matching settings.
Enter the Login name and Password (above) then click the Login button to gain access to the Web Browser Control Interface. HDR-1000 Screen: Board Information Screen Menu Path: Info > Board The Board Information Screen provides information for factory support only. There are no user features on this screen.
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HDR-1000 Screen: Board Information Screen Menu Path: Info > Board The Board Information Screen provides information for factory support only. There are no user features on this screen. In a support call, you may be asked to provide information from this screen to your customer support technician.
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HDR-1000 Screen: RF/Video Status Screen Menu Path: Info > Status TPS Status (RF Status Section) Displays the status of the Transport Parameter Signaling as either Locked or Unlocked. This inherent COFDM monitoring signal is the main indicator for an unlocked condition (bad link).
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HDR-1000 Screen: RF/Video Status Screen Menu Path: Info > Status Video PID (Video Section) Displays the Packet Identifyer such as 258. Video Type (Video Section) Displays the Video Type such as H.264 (720x480i59.94). Video Output Mode (Video Displays the Video Output Mode such as 480i.
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HDR-1000 Screen: Network Confi guration Screen Menu Path: System > Network Setup NOTE: You may be logged out of the Web Browser Control Interface if changes are made on the Network Confi guration Screen. To customize the receiver’s Hostname, enter a name, then click the Apply Hostname (Hostname Button to set (below).
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Click the Change Password Button to set the New Password. Change Password (User Password Section) HDR-1000 Screen: Firmware Upgrade Screen (EXPERT USER) Menu Path: System > Firmware Upgrade Displays the Current Firmware Version number in the receiver. Current Firmware Version...
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HDR-1000 Screen: Misc Settings (EXPERT USER) Menu Path: System > Misc Options Turn Off Keypad LEDs after Enter the desired delay time in seconds from 1 to 180 (default = 10) for Keypad _____ seconds. (Misc Device LEDs to remain lit. Keypad LEDs always active (below) must be set to no for Settings Section) this function.
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HDR-1000 Screen: License Setup Screen (REFERENCE SCREEN - Not for normal operation.) Menu Path: System > License Features (Licensed Features Displays the current Features that are licensed for this receiver. Section) Demodulator Modes (Licensed Displays the current Demodulator Modes that are licensed for this receiver, Features Section) such as DVB-T, SCM.
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HDR-1000 Screen: Factory Settings Screen (EXPERT USER) Menu Path: System > Factory Settings Select the Transmitter or Receiver radio button. Normal = Receiver. Device Mode (Device Mode Transmitter setting for repeater operation (not for normal operation). Section) Unit Serial Number (Device Enter the Unit Serial Number into this fi...
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HDR-1000 Screen: Active Preset Screen Menu Path: Presets > View/Edit Click to select the Preset to be confi gured. Confi gure the Preset by changing Presets (List, Left Side) the settings then clicking the Save button (see below). The Active Preset is the Preset that the receiver is set to. To set the Active Preset, select the desired Preset number then click the Change button.
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Auto settings as described in the Doublevision section. Use the Manual (Video Source Section) setting for multiplexed video (not typical). Can be set to Generic MPEG2 Encoder or Vislink MPEG2 Encoder. Generic MPEG2 uses the standard GOP (Group of Pictures) MPEG2 Video Source (Video implementation.
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HDR-1000 Screen: Active Preset Screen Menu Path: Presets > View/Edit Zero Delay Rendering Can be set to ON or OFF. (Video Output Section) Streaming over Ethernet Can be set to ON or OFF. ON setting is for streaming UDP to the RJ-45 (UDP) (Video Output Section) Network connector.
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HDR-1000 Screen: Active Preset Screen Menu Path: Presets > View/Edit Can be set to: Disable (no encryption) Legacy AES 128-bit (32 bit hex encryption key in top fi eld) Legacy AES 256-bit (64 bit hex encryption key in two fi elds) AES Bcrypt 128-bit (32 bit hex encryption key in top fi...
Packet Diversity Chaining The HDR-1000 allows up to four receivers to be cascaded together. By cabling to the BNC connectors on the receivers’ front panels, the user can create an eight-antenna RF spatial diversity system to enhance coverage range and provide greater operational reliability.
Connector pin-outs are each described in turn below. DC Power Input (Lemo) The following list shows the pin-outs for the Lemo (FGGOB304CLAD52) POWER IN 4-pin female power connector. Vislink supplies a DC power cable assembly with each unit. Description NOTE: Connect +11-32 VDC to 11 to 32 VDC both Pins 1 and 2.
These SMA 50 Ohm female connectors provide connections from antennas to the receiver. Description Center Pin Signal Conn. Shell Ground System I/O (21 Pin) Vislink supplies a System I/O cable assembly with each unit. See drawing below. Page 35 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Download Advanced IP Scanner (for free) at: http://www.radmin.com/products/ ipscanner/ Follow the installation wizard instructions provided in the download. Once installed, start the Advanced IP Scanner application. The Main Screen displays. xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx Page 36 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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The HDT-1000 Transmitter ships with a factory-set IP address of 192.168.1.200. The HDR-1000 Receiver ships with a factory-set IP address of 192.168.1.100. If you can access the Web Browser Control Interface, the IP address can be viewed by selecting System > Network Setup.
APPENDIX B. DoubleVision™ The HDT-1000/HDR-1000 product family offers an additional feature called Double Vision™, which supports dual, simultaneous composite SD video feeds through a single link. The following procedure shows you how to set up the HDT and HDR for DoubleVision.
VLC Media Player. Setting GOP Length to 0 may cause VLC to perform intermittently. NOTE: To transmit two video streams over the Ethernet port, set Encoder Settings > Output > TS over Ethernet (vs. TS over Radio). Page 39 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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Click the Store button. The Web Browser Control Interface sends the current data to the transmitter. The transmitter is now confi gured with two video streams. Select Presets >Transport Stream to check the transport stream information that is generated: Page 40 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Receiver Setup Complete the following steps to set-up your HDR-1000 receiver. Access the Receiver via the Web Browser Control Interface. Select Presets > View/Edit. NOTE: Video Out A is always HD/SD-SDI. Video Out B is always composite. The receiver automatically disables Video Out B if Video Out A is set to a resolution higher than SD (480i NTSC or 576i PAL).
Viewing Two Video Streams Simultaneously In order to view two video streams simultaneously, you will need both an HDR-1000 Receiver and HDR-DV Decoder. Video Video Monitor Monitor Antenna 1 Antenna 2 DC Power Source Complete the following steps to set up your HDR-1000 Receiver and HDR-DV Decoder to receive two video streams simultaneously.
5. On the Network tab enter the Network URL: (this should match the client port address in the HDR-1000 Receiver Presets > View/Edit > Video Output > Client IP Address. 6. Verify stream information in VLC by selecting Tools > Codec Information > Codec Details.
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8. Return to the VLC Media Player and select Open Media > Network (see example). a. Confi rm the IP address and correct entry to match the port URL selected in 7b. b. Press Play to view the video feed. Page 44 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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Specifi cations General RF Diversity Two-input MaxRC Packet Diversity Cascade up to four HDR-1000 Receivers Demodulation DVB-T (standard) COFDM-EN300-744 RangeMaster™ (Optional) Narrow Band QPSK FadeFighter™ (Optional) Decryption AES 128/256 bit key Digital Video Decoding H.264/MPEG-4: SD/HD Baseline, Main, and High Profi les DoubleVision™...
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11.43 cm W x 17.52 CM L x 4.5 cm H Weight 1.8 lbs.. (0.8 kg) Power Power Consumption U/L/S Band 23 Watts max. C1, C2, C3 Band 25 Watts max. DC Supply Voltage +10 VDC to +32 VDC Page 47 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
The Bit Error Rate is the percentage of bits that have errors relative to the total number of bits in the signal. The rate is an indication of how often a packet or other data unit has to be retransmitted because of an error. Page 48 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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The GOP is a group of successive pictures within an MPEG-coded fi lm and/or video stream. Each MPEG-coded fi lm and/or video stream consists of successive groups of pictures. High Defi nition (video) Page 49 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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Multiplexer A device that is able to send several signals over a single line. Page 50 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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SNR is typically measured in decibels (dB). Subcarrier An electromagnetic signal that is used as a medium for placing an information channel above another information channel. Page 51 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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These lines are typically inserted into the vertical blanking interval if the video signal. Wide Area Network A network provided by telephone and cell phone companies to provide data communications to users over a large geographic area. Page 52 HDR-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Getting Support for Your Vislink Product You can contact the Vislink T echnical Support staff as follows: 24-hour Worldwide Customer Support E-mail: ussupport@vislink.com T elephone: +1 978-671-5929 or 888-777-9221 In the US or Canada When you contact T echnical Support, include the following information: Model number and serial number of the unit (located on a label on the bottom of each unit).
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