Dtc-315, Introduction – DekTec DTC-315 DtEncode User Manual

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Manual for DTC-315 DtEncode Software

Essential Tools for Digital-TV Professionals

April 2014

Introduction

DtEncode

is a cost-effective software package designed for real-time video and audio encoding.

DtEncode

is intended to be installed by the user on any qualifying PC and works in conjunction with

DekTec input and output devices.

Some common practical applications that can be achieved using DtEncode are shown below:

Live video capture and streaming from any DekTec output adapter

Video (SDI in)

IP TV service encoding and video streaming

DTA-160

TS over IP

Video (SDI in)

Local RF broadcasting

RF out

DTA-160

DTA-115

DTA-(2)145

IP-STB

TERRESTRIAL STB

Video (SDI in)

DTA-(2)145

ASI out

The application is designed in a user-friendly way. The GUI displays information about the incoming
video source, the encoded Transport Stream composition and its rate, and provides all necessary
controls for the configuration of video, audio, service and output encoding. Chapter 5 gives an
overview of the GUI and details how to configure your DtEncode for your specific needs.

The application has integrated functionalities for continuous generation of SD (Standard Definition),
HD (High Definition) and Mobile TV streams. Users can set-up continuous encoding from any
DekTec SDI input adapter as well as from third party video capture board through DirectShow. The
encoded stream can be played out from any DekTec output adapter.

The user can save and record DtEncode settings in an XML file.

DtEncode enables simple configuration to create a service including Elementary-Stream PIDs,
Program/Service ID and TS ID as well as a Network ID. DtEncode only generates an SPTS (Single
Program Transport Stream). For advanced re-multiplexing and TS configuration, it is advised to
combine DtEncode with DekTec DTC-700 MuxXpert.

DtEncode permits fine tuning of parameters for DekTec output adapters and provides an adapted
GUI depending on the type of adapter and the targeted output network.