User guide

Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control
4.7 Setup MX8400 Multiplexer Multiple Output Transport
Streams
4.7.1 Introduction
Multiple Output Transport Streams are a subject to a purchasable licence.
Each MX8400 can support up to 8 independent Output Transport Streams. In the
simple example shown in Figure 4.1, the MX8400 Multiplexer is configured to
produce three Transport Streams (TS1 – 3).
MX8400 Multiplexer
IP Port
IP Port
2 x Transport Streams:
TS1, TS2
1 x Transport Stream:
TS3
ASI Port
Figure 4.1 Multiple Output Transport Stream Example
4.7.2 Adding an Output
Outputs from the Multiplexer can be configured, with appropriate hardware, to be
either IP or ASI. Table 4.9 describes how to add an output on the nCompass Control
Equipment Setup Physical Map.
New devices are added to an exisitng or new map by selecting an icon from the
Device Types list in the right-hand pane, and dragging and dropping a copy into the
map window.
Table 4.9 Add IP Outputs on the Physical Map
Step Action Result Comments
1
From the Device Types
list, select Outputs
Displays a list of
available output types
This may be hardware dependent.
2
From the list, select IP
Output
3
Drag and drop the icon
onto the map
A copy of the icon
appears on the
Physical Map
The parameters for the device must now be
set
4 Double-click the icon
The IP Properties
Page is displayed.
This dialog box allows the IP Output port
parameters to be set
5
Add the required number
of outputs
An example is shown
in Figure 4.2
Up to eight outputs can be added
6 Upload the physical map to the server to make it live
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