Operation Manual

MPTS Configuration Parameters

Whenever possible, the MPTS uses the same parameters as configured in the individual encoders.

However, there are two parameters that need to be independently set, as follows:

 MPTS Transport Stream ID: This field sets the Transport Stream ID for the MPTS

formed by multiplexing the two encoders. This field accepts both hexadecimal (starting

with 0x) and decimal entries. Valid values are from 0 (0x0) to 65535 (0xFFFF).

 MPTS Original Network ID: This field set the Original Network ID to be reported in

the MPTS SDT (if enabled). For a discussion of how to set the Original Network ID,

please see the SDT description in Advanced Tab – Mux Parameters in the Encoder

chapter.

Note that this window does not have an Apply button; changes take effect immediately and on-

the-fly.

MPTS PID/Program Allocation

Since the PIDs and Program Numbers can be set arbitrarily in each encoder, it is possible to

select the same values for one or more of these parameters between Encoder 1 and Encoder 2.

However, when the bitstream from the encoders is multiplexed into one MPTS, these values

have to be distinct.

When building the MPTS, the B264 will use the configured values for each encoder if at all

possible. However, if there are any conflicts, the following rules are employed:

1. The PID/Program allocations made for Encoder 1 are used unchanged in the MPTS.

2. If any PIDs configured for Encoder 2 conflict with those from Encoder 1, the Encoder 2

PIDs are remapped to the closest free value. Note that this remapping only happens for

the MPTS; ports carrying the bitstream for Encoder 2 only will use the configured values.

3. If the program number is the same for Encoder 1 and Encoder 2, the program number for

Encoder 2 in the MPTS will be that of Encoder 1 plus 1. For example, if both encoders

are configured to be program 4, Encoder 1 will be program 4 in the MPTS, and Encoder

2 will be program 5 in the MPTS. Both encoders will still be program 4 in their

individual SPTS.

4. The MPTS will have an SDT if either Encoder 1 and/or Encoder 2 have the SDT enabled.

If only one encoder has the SDT enabled, the MPTS SDT will have only one entry, for

that encoder.

The MPTS PID/Program Allocation area reports the actual PIDs and Program Numbers being

used in the MPTS. It also reports whether or not the individual SDTs are enabled per encoder.