Overview

RAMe 4100 Encoder is among the most compact, power-efficient, full-featured MPEG2 Encoder with professional quality encoding. By offering a configuration of up to Eight channels in a 1U/19” rack mount unit, operators can provide multiple, feature-rich services utilizing less space than required in a traditional head-end. The encoder supports composite video input and analog audio. The output is IP that meets DVB TS stream standard and IP data standard.


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KEY FEATURES

• Up to Eight high-quality Encoding channels in 1U/19’’ rack mounting unit.
• capable of MPEG-2 encoding of SD video.
• Analog audio/video inputs
• MPEG-2 TS/UDP over IP output (FEC).
• Optional DVB-ASI output.
• The encoder supports static or dynamic GOP control to improve the efficiency of the encoder and video quality.
• Ultra-low bit rate encoding
• Dolby® AC-3, AAC and MPEG1 Layer II encoding, multi-channel passthrough.
• Feature to adjust the audio volume prior to encoding.
• Facility to delay the audio when audio input is out of synchronization with a video's visual track.
• Feature to control picture appearance by adjusting the brightness, contrast and color.
• Various video filters available to remove noise and improve the video quality.
• PSI/SI information creation.
• PCR correction to accurately correct several PCR of the input data.
• LCD display.
• Support system software upgrade over Ethernet
• Easy to use web-based interface simplifies remote management.

VIDEO SPECIFICATION

• Video Compression : MPEG2
• Video Processing :
- Horizontal Blur
- Inverse Telecine Detection
- Fade detection
- Scene change Detection
- Deblocking
- Motion compensated temporal filter (MCTF)
- Motion Estimation
- Skin Tone Detection
- Weighted Prediction
• Aspect Ratios : 4 x 3
• Resolutions : NTSC (720 x 480i29.97)
  PAL (720 x 576i25)
• Encoding Bit-Rate :

- MPEG2 0.5 to 15 Mbps (4:2:0 CBR)

• Profiles and Levels :
- MPEG2 High & Main Profile, Main Level

• Chroma : 4:2:0 & 4:2:2

AUDIO SPECIFICATION

• Audio Formats : MPEG Layer II, Dolby Digital (AC-3), AAC,
AC-3 pass-through
• Operating Modes : Mono, Dual channel*, Stereo, Joint stereo
• Encoding Bit-Rate : MPEG Audio Layer II: 56 to 384 kbps
                                  Dolby Digital (AC-3): 56 to 448 kbps
                                  AAC: 32 to 384 kbps
• Sampling Frequencies : 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Cooling : air flow front to side
• Operating Temp : Range 0º to 40º C (32º to 122º F)
• Storage Temp : Range -20º to +80º C ( -4º to +176º F)
• Operating Humidity : < 95% non-condensing

INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

• Video Inputs : Analog composite PAL or NTSC
• Audio Inputs : Analog Unbalanced
• Outputs : IP (100 BaseT connectors)

PHYSICAL

• W x H x D : 48.26 cm x 4.45 cm x 60.69 cm
   19" x 1.75" x 24"
• Weight : 24 lbs. / 11 kg

 

ORDERING INFORMATION

RAMe-4188 : 8 video channels, 1 stereo audio per channel
RAMe-4148 : 4 video channels, 2 stereo audio per channel
RAMe-4128 : 2 video channels, 4 stereo audio per channel
RAMe-4118 : 1 video channels, 8 stereo audio per channel

POWER

• Input Voltage Range : 96-263 VAC
• Line Frequency : 47-63 Hz
• Typical Consumption : 74 W (8 Channels)

 

SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

Web Interface

 


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