Chapter 1 Installing the Cisco Digital Media Encoder 2200

Installation

Figure 1-1shows the rear panel of the encoder. Using the reference chart and images in Table 1-1, you can connect the appropriate device and power to the encoder.

Table 1-1

Rear Panel Reference

 

 

 

 

Port

 

Description

 

 

 

1

AC Power Input

Provides system power.

 

 

 

2

Video Test Ports

BNC connector for composite video IN/OUT. Allows you

 

 

 

to connect a video test signal, such as a color bar generator,

 

 

 

to calibrate the video settings for video capture sessions.

 

 

 

3

Channel A & B AV Inputs

Each AV Input channel provides the following input ports:

 

 

 

1. Left/Right XLR connector for balanced audio sources;

 

 

 

right XLR connector for AES/EBU audio

 

 

 

2. Mini-DIN connector for S-Video sources

 

 

 

3. BNC connector for composite video sources

 

 

 

4. BNC connector for SDI Video Sources with embedded

 

 

 

SDI audio

 

 

 

5. Left/Right BNC connectors for unbalanced audio

 

 

 

sources

 

 

 

4

Alarm Relay Connector

Use this port to connect an external device (such as an

 

 

 

audible bell or buzzer) so that, if the system fails, it will

 

 

 

trigger an external audible sound.

 

 

 

5

Network Ports (Line 1 & 2)

Dual Ethernet ports provide redundant connections to your

 

 

 

network.

 

 

 

6

Auxiliary VGA Connector

Use this port to connect an external VGA monitor so that

 

 

 

you can view the Operating System Interface.

 

 

 

7

Control RS-422 Connector

(FUTURE) 9-pin D connector. Allows you to control the

 

 

 

encoder via RS-422 protocols, providing integration into a

 

 

 

broadcast studio master control center. This is a standard

 

 

 

RS-422 port that can be used with deck control software.

 

 

 

8

USB 2.0 Connectors

Use these ports to connect USB control devices, such as a

 

 

 

keyboard and mouse or USB memory devices.

 

 

 

 

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