Triple HDMI to IP Encoder: TERRA mhi430

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TERRA mhi430 R81607 is a multifunctional device that encodes input HDMI signals to IP stream. High-definition signals provided to the HDMI inputs can vary from 720_50i to 1920x1080_60p. The device has three HDMI inputs, RJ-45 output (SPTS IP), and RJ-45 Ethernet control interface. The output can stream three independently configured multimedia streams (H.264 and MPEG-1 Layer II/ AAC encoding) with individual multicast addresses, using UDP/RTP (multicast) or SAP/SDP protocols.
The source signals may come from media players, DVRs, Blu-rays, PCs, STB decoders etc. The IP signal coming from the encoder may be applied to an Ethernet switch to split it among multiple receivers deployed in the wired Ethernet network. The bit rate of the compressed signal at the output of the encoder is limited to 11 Mbps. The IP streaming can be properly decoded by PC computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones running e.g. free VLC application, or by dedicated IPTV receivers, e.g. hd-442 R81612.
One of the main advantages of the Terra IPTV solution is no need for any middleware software between the headend and the receivers. As a result, the system is much cheaper (no software license fees) than other solutions and very simple in both configuration and operation. A unique feature of the system is the fact that the terminal units - R81612 IPTV receivers - do not require any configuration, which can be of great importance in the case of larger networks. They automatically detect any changes in the local network or the programming.
The mhi430 encoder can cooperate with:
  • media converters that allow for transmission of the IP signal via optical medium
  • IPTV streamers that enable management and distribution of satellite, terrestrial and cable DVB channels within Ethernet (LAN) networks based on twisted-pair cabling
  • IP (100/1000 Mbps) to 4x DVB-T transmodulator mix-440 R81611 that converts IP stream to DVB-T COFDM standard
Key features:
  • conversion of incoming Full HD (1920x1080-60p) signal fed to HDMI to an SPTS IP stream (Single Program Transport Stream)
  • conversion from +++3+ HDMI sources to three IP streams (TV programmes), encoded in H.264 with individual multicast addresses
  • possibility to watch TV on PCs and laptops with free installed software VLC
  • unique SAP/SDP communication protocol allowing full automation of the iptv HD-442 R81612 receiver configuration (no configuration required)
  • use of twisted-pair cable as transmission medium
  • easy transmission of TV signal over long distances (optical fibre)
  • IP multicast stream - low use of LAN resources
Configuring the output stream
Selecting transmission protocol for all output streams

Specifications

Product type Streamer IP
Name mhi430
Brand TERRA
Input standard HDMI
HDMI input number 3 ×
IP output Bandwidth Mbps 100
Ethernet IEE802.3 10/100 Base T
MPTS Yes
Technical specifications
Output standard IP
Video input type HDMI
Video input encoding MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Baseline profile 4.0
resolution 1920 × 1080-60p
Audio input type HDMI
Audio input encoding MPEG-1 Layer II, AAC
data rate kbps 64, 96, 128, 192, 256, 320, 384
IP output transmission protocol UDP/RTP, SAP/SDP
resolution 1920 × 1080-30p
multicast Yes
SPTS Yes
H.264 Encoder encoding MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
H.264 Encoder bit rate 0...25
configurable parameters Service Name, Service ID, Video PID, Audio PID, PMT PID, PCR PID
General
Configuration Port RJ-45
Configuration IP address 192.168.1.10
Remote Yes
Power supply V/A DC12/0.7
Operating temperature °C 0...+50
Weight kg 0.9
Dimensions mm 48,5 × 198 × 112