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KAMELYON Series HDT-1000 Compact HD/SD Digital Video Transmitter User and Technical Manual Manual Part No. 400599-1 Rev. E March 2015...
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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 specifications of the product described in this manual at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.
Receiver Setup ....................51 Viewing Two Video Streams Simultaneously ............52 Decoding two streams over IP using VLC ............53 Specifications...................54 Electrical ......................54 Environmental ....................54 Mechanical ......................54 Glossary ...................55 Notes ....................60 Getting Support for Your Vislink Product .........61 Page 3 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Select your desired channel using the Preset and UP/Down buttons [see Main Control Panel section]. Press the Save button. If required, refer to Web Browser Control Interface section for Preset configuration instructions. For special Livestream setup, see page 16. Page 4 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Content Delivery Networks, and direct setup connection for Livestream™. The HDT-1000 is designed to transmit up to two NTSC or PAL standard definition [SD] video signals or one high-definition [HD] video signal [up to 1080i] plus two audio signals and an RS-232 data channel.
Unlicensed operation under FCC Part 15 in S Band is factory limited to 2.414 - 2.458 GHz. Check your model number for the operating band of your HDT-1000. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
SAVE Key to complete the task. PRESET Button The HDT-1000 has up to 16 pre-configured* PRESETS in memory that include settings such as frequency and power output mode. To select a Preset [1 - 16], complete the following steps: Press the PRESET key.
LED illuminates to indicate which audio input was selected. 3. Press SAVE to complete. NOTE: The HDT-1000 recalls the most recently saved audio input setting when it is powered up. NOTE: If the SAVE key is not pressed within 5...
Verify whether encryption is required for the is enabled and transmitter is selected preset. transmitting the encryption code Verify that encryption is properly configured. associated with the preset. Dark indicates encryption is disabled. Page 9 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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 10 HDT-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 dialogue box to complete. Page 11 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Web Browser Control Interface The HDT-1000 has on-board firmware that enables web browser control without the need to install software. To set-up PC control of your transmitter, complete the following steps: Connect an Ethernet network cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the front panel of the HDT-1000 and to your PC.
18 alphanumeric characters in length. Enter the new password in the Confirm Password field then click the Change Password button. NOTE: Be sure to remember your new password. menu bar Page 13 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
To access the Factory Settings screen, select System > Factory Settings on the menu bar. 123456789 The Factory Settings screen is where you can read the Factory Settings directly from your transmitter, as shown in the Device Mode section of the screen [above]. Page 14 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
You can then view the video stream using a client such as VLC Media Player [available for free at http://www.videolan.org/vlc/]. NOTE: When streaming over IP, the transmitter does not simultaneously transmit microwave RF. Page 15 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Livestream To setup your HDT-1000 network for Livestream video broadcasting, complete the following steps. Go to www.livestream.com to setup your free or premium account. Internet Go to pages 32-35 for Livestream settings in the Web Browser Control Interface Obtain an IP Address...
1. To access the Presets screen, select Presets > View/Edit from the menu bar. The Presets screen displays. Select the desired Preset Setting number to be configured. Click the Load button. The Web Browser Control Interface collects the current data from the transmitter. Page 17 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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Finally, go back to Presets > View/Edit from the menu bar and on the Presets screen, click the Store button to upload the new settings to your transmitter NOTE: You MUST Store the data on the Presets screen to upload any changes to the transmitter. Page 18 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Finally, go back to Presets > View/Edit from the menu bar and on the Presets screen, click the Store button to upload the new settings to your transmitter NOTE: You MUST Store the data on the Presets screen to upload any changes to the transmitter. Page 19 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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Standard Definition – Low Delay Video Settings Input A Composite Input B Disabled Resolution 480i Frame Rate Match Input Output TS over Radio Scale Factor No Scaling H.264 Profile High Slices 1 Slice per Frame GOP Length Page 20 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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High Definition – Low Delay Video Settings Input A Input B Disabled Resolution 1080i Frame Rate Match Input Output TS over Radio Scale Factor No Scaling H.264 Profile High Slices 1 Slice per Frame GOP Length Page 21 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
48 kHz Encoding Mode MPEG-2 Mic Gain Left Mic Gain Right Microphone Audio Audio Settings Mode Analog Analog Input Sample Rate 48 kHz Encoding Mode MPEG-2 Mic Gain Left Adjust Mic Gain Right Adjust Page 22 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Select 1/2 or RS only 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 Modulation Settings. Make sure your HDR-1000 receiver is configured with matching settings.
Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware in your radio, complete the following steps. Download the firmware image from Vislink and save it onto your computer drive. Select System > Firmware Upgrade from the menu bar. The Firmware Upgrade screen displays.
Bandwidth and the Encoder Target Bitrate. The throughput indicated here can sometimes be useful in troubleshooting, should a problem occur. The Board Information section is also displayed, which may provide useful specifics about your transmitter to Customer Service. Page 25 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Change Password Screen. A valid password is case sensitive and up to 18 characters long [numbers and letters only]. Login [Button] Enter the Login name and Password then click the Login Button to gain access to the Web Browser Control Interface. Page 26 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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HDT-1000 Screen: Board Information Screen Menu Path: Info > Board RF Channel Bandwidth Displays the maximum throughput in kbps [kilobits per second]. This number [Status Section] will be affcted by modulation type, guard interval, and forward error correction [FEC]. Encoder Target Bitrate Displays target bitrate in kbps [kilobits per second] per channel.
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Network Configuration Screen. NOTE: In the event that you have forgotten or lost network configuration of the HDT-1000, the network settings can be set back to the default static IP of 192.168.1.200 by simultaneously holding down the up, down, and audio 1 keys on the top of the radio for 8 seconds until the lights on the interface flash.
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Change Password [User Click the Change Password Button to set the New Password. Password Section] HDT-1000 Screen: Firmware Upgrade Screen [EXPERT USER] Menu Path: System > Firmware Upgrade Current Firmware Version Displays the Current Firmware Version number in the transmitter.
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Click the Reset to Factory Settings Button to erase all current settings and [Factory Reset Settings return to factory defaults. See Preserve network settings checkbox [above]. Section] HDT-1000 Screen: Factory Settings Screen [EXPERT USER] Menu Path: System > Factory Settings Device Mode [Device Mode Select Transmitter radio button only.
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HDT-1000 Screen: Factory Settings Screen [EXPERT USER] Menu Path: System > Factory Settings Enter Wayside Data or Remote Control. Wayside Data provides an input Serial Port Mode [Device connection for ancillary RS232 serial data. Remote Control provides a Mode Section] connection for an external remote control head.
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HDT-1000 Screen: Livestream [CONSULT FACTORY] Menu Path: System > Livestream [Go to www.livestream.com for more information.] Username [Configure Enter the Username in the field provided. You must have a Livestream Livestream Tab, Livestream Account. Account Settings Section] Password [Configure Enter the Password in the field provided. You must have a Livestream Livestream Tab, Livestream Account.
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HDT-1000 Screen: Livestream [CONSULT FACTORY] Menu Path: System > Livestream [Go to www.livestream.com for more information.] Automatically Add Click the Automatically Add Recordings to On-Demand Library checkbox Recordings to On- to setup Livestream for automatic adding of your recordings to your on- Demand Library [Configure demand library for later viewing.
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HDT-1000 Screen: Livestream [CONSULT FACTORY] Menu Path: System > Livestream Account/Channel [View Displays the Account and Channel currently selected. Livestream Tab, Livestream Status Section] Auto Live [View Livestream Displays the state of the Auto Live setting; Enabled or Disabled. Tab, Livestream Status...
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Click the Load button to collect the current data from the transmitter. Store [Preset Setting Section] Click the Store button to upload any changes to the transmitter. NOTE: Use this button to upload changes from other screens as well. Page 35 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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HDT-1000 Screen: RF Band Settings Menu Path: Presets > RF Settings RF Band Configuration [RF Future use. Settings Section] RF Band Description [RF Select the desired band from the RF Band Description drop down menu: Settings Section] L&S, L, S, C [model dependent].
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Note that there is a decimal point between the menus and the step size is 250 kHz. The number selected is in MHz. Apply [Modulation Settings Click the Apply button to set the new information in the Modulation Settings Section] Section to the transmitter. Page 37 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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HDT-1000 Screen: Encoder Settings Screen [EXPERT USER] Menu Path: Presets > Video Settings Input A [Video Settings Select the desired setting from the Input A drop down menu: Composite, Section] Disabled, ASI, SDI. Input B [Video Settings Select the desired setting from the Input B drop down menu: Disabled, Section] Composite.
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HDT-1000 Screen: Encoder Settings Screen [EXPERT USER] Menu Path: Presets > Video Settings Sample Rate [Audio Settings Select the desired setting from the Sample Rate drop down menu: 48 kHz, Section] [Future Use] Encoding Mode [Audio Select the desired setting from the Encoding Mode drop down menu: MPEG Settings Section] Layer II, AAC-LC, PCM.
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HDT-1000 Screen: Transport Stream Settings Menu Path: Presets > Transport Stream Transport Stream ID Enter the desired identifier in the Transport Stream ID field, such as 20. [Transport Stream Information Section] Transport Stream Program Enter the desired program number in the Transport Stream Program Number Number [Transport Stream field, such as 1.
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HDT-1000 Screen: Transport Stream Settings Menu Path: Presets > Transport Stream Ancillary Data PID Enter the desired identifier in the Ancillary Data PID field, such as 511. [Transport Stream Information Section] Service Type [DVB Service Select the desired setting from the Service Type drop down menu: SD Digital...
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Apply Click the Apply button to set the new information in the Encryption Settings Section to the transmitter. HDT-1000 Screen: Ancillary Data Settings Menu Path: Presets > Ancillary Data Settings Auxilliary SIO Enable Select the desired setting from the Auxilliary SIO Enable drop down menu: Enabled, Disabled.
Heatsinks The HDT-1000 generates heat during normal operation. Give careful consideration to mounting the transmitter and amplifier to direct heat away from the housing. There are two optional heat sinks that may be ordered from Vislink. WARNING: If products are not properly cooled, warranty will be voided.
This 75 Ohm, BNC female connector provides composite video input to the transmitter. Description Center Pin Signal Conn. Shell Ground Ethernet [Network RJ-45] Signal Description Not used Not used Not used Not used Page 44 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
DC Power Input [4-Pin Lemo] The following list shows the pin-outs for the Lemo [FGGOB304CLAD52] POWER IN 4-pin male power connector. Vislink supplies a DC power cable assembly with each unit. Description 11 to 32 VDC 11 to 32 VDC...
1. Download Advanced IP Scanner [for free] at: http://www.radmin.com/products/ ipscanner/ 2. Follow the installation wizard instructions provided in the download. 3. Once installed, start the Advanced IP Scanner application. The Main Screen displays. xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx Page 46 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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Then, click the Scan button. Wait while the utility scans your local network for IP devices. The HDT-1000 ships with a factory-set IP address of 192.168.1.200. The HDR-1000 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 >...
To Transmitter I/O You will need the following equipment for this procedure: Multiple SD video sources. HDT-1000 Transmitter with System I/O Cable [for Video Input B]. HDR-1000 Receiver [RF] HDR-DV DoubleVision Expansion Unit [Decoder for simultaneous viewing of...
Transmitter Setup Complete the following steps to set-up your HDT-1000 transmitter. Access the Web Browser Control Interface. Select Presets > Video Settings from the menu bar. The Encoder Settings screen displays. Select Composite input from both the Input A drop-down list and from the Input B drop-down list. Click the Apply button.
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Click the Store button. The Web Browser Control Interface sends the current data to the transmitter. The transmitter is now configured with two video streams. Select Presets >Transport Stream to check the transport stream information that is generated: Page 50 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
BNC Video 1 Input] or Auto use second available channel [corresponding to the Transmitter I/O Cable B Video Input]. 3. Click the Apply button to save settings. 4. Monitor the Video Out B of the Receiver to see the selected video stream. Page 51 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Web Browser Control Interface. Setup the HD-DV Decoder to the same active Preset as the Receiver. NOTE: The HDR-DV Decoder behaves like a second HDR-1000 Receiver (without the RF section) in the Web Browser Control Interface. Page 52 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
8. Select either of the two video streams from the VLC Playback menu. NOTE: Do NOT set GOP Length to 0 (Transmitter Encoder Settings) when using VLC Media Player. Setting GOP Length to 0 may cause VLC to perform intermittently. Page 53 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
Humidity: 0 to 95% relative, non-condensing Altitude: 20,000 feet/ 6,000 meters Mechanical DC Input Connector Lemo 4-pin female Housing milled aluminum Dimensions 2.87” L x 4.125” W x .675” H Weight approximately 0.75 lbs. RF Output SMA female Page 54 HDT-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 55 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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The GOP is a group of successive pictures within an MPEG-coded film and/or video stream. Each MPEG-coded film and/or video stream consists of successive groups of pictures. High Definition (video) Page 56 HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual...
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Multiplexer A device that is able to send several signals over a single line. Page 57 HDT-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 58 HDT-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 59 HDT-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: ...
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