BOLIN PD910 Series Dante AV-H Decoder Instruction Manual

BOLIN PD910 Series Dante AV-H Decoder

Specifications

• Model No.: EG40DH
• Decoder (Video Output): Dante AV-H, AVC-H.264 / HEVC-H.265
• Codec Platform: Hardware FPGA-enhanced HEVC codec for FAST HEVC
• Video Resolutions:
  • 3840 x 2160P @60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
  • 1920 x 1080P @60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
  • 1920 x 1080i @60/59.94/50
  • 1280 x 720P @60/59.94/50
• Color Space(HDMI): –
• Audio Formats: –
• Video Streaming Latency: Results may vary depending on network configuration and management settings
• Bandwidth: Results may vary depending on network configuration and management settings
• Ecosystem Friendly
• Video IP IN: –
• Highest Resolution: –
• Highest Frame Rate: –
• Video Codec: –
• Video Format: –
• HDMI & SDI Codec: Decoder only

Product Usage Instructions

Dante Ecosystem Compatibility

• The EDGE Series Dante AV-H Decoder is designed to seamlessly integrate with the Dante ecosystem, providing compatibility with Dante AV-H cameras, encoders, mixers, and other audio devices.

Video Output Options

• The decoder offers HDMI and SDI outputs, allowing for simultaneous connection to monitors or vision mixers.

IP Decode Support

• The decoder supports FPGA decoding for various IP streams including RTSP, SRT, MPEGTS, HEVC, and FAST HEVC, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of cameras and decoders.

Audio Support

• The TRRS audio intercom on the front panel enables live production intercom functionality.

Dante Controller Integration

• Utilize the Dante Controller software for device discovery, management, routing, monitoring, and firmware upgrades, providing a user-friendly experience.

Video Upscaling and Power Options

• The decoder can upscale lower-resolution video to a maximum of 4K60 output and supports flexible power options including POE+ and 12VDC input.

Mounting Options

• The compact form factor allows for versatile mounting options such as rack mount, DIN rail, panel/wall mounts, VESA mounts, and tripod support.

FAQ

Q: Can the decoder handle audio embedded in the video output?

A: Yes, the decoder supports up to eight channels of audio essences embedded in the video output.

Q: What video formats and standards are supported by the decoder?

A: The decoder supports various resolutions including 3840 x 2160P, 1920 x 1080P, 1920 x 1080i, and 1280 x 720P, along with HDMI and SDI outputs.

Q: Does the decoder support Dante AV-H cameras?

A: Yes, the decoder is fully compatible with all Dante AV-H cameras and encoders within the Dante ecosystem.

EDGE Series Dante AV-H™ Network Video Decoder

• Dante AV-H is a software solution for SoC-based video products that brings the power and interoperability of Dante to H.26x video endpoints.
• Dante AV-H is less complicated and more flexible to install than point-to-point solutions and with low bandwidth, it’s the ideal AV solution for today’s networks.” (Audinate.com)
• Bolin EG40DH is a powerful FPGA-engineered IP decoder capable of receiving a single Dante AV-H video flow over a standard 1GB network and outputting up to 4K60 with embedded Dante audio through HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI. It is compatible with all
• Dante AV-H cameras and Dante audio devices. In addition, the EG40DH can decode RTSP IP streams via HEVC, and FAST HEVC, making it compatible with Bolin’s FAST HEVC cameras and decoders.
• Dante AV-H uses the industry standard H.264/H.265 codecs, offering excellent image quality and low bandwidth across the network. Dante AV-H video and audio routing and configuration are managed with the familiar, reliable, easy-to-use Dante Controller software. The EG40DH can also take advantage of Dante Domain Manager’s robust management and user access control.
• Dante AV-H flows can co-exist with Dante AV Ultra flows on the same network, providing excellent video quality with lower bandwidth.
• The EG40DH is a powerful, reliable option for decoding video flows from Dante AV-H PTZ cameras or PCs running Dante Studio software for output to monitors or Vision Mixers to swap between multiple sources.

Bolin Dante AV-H Decoder Workflow

Dante Ecosystem Friendly

• Full compatibility with all existing and future Dante-enabled products.
• Discovery, routing, and management with the familiar and reliable Dante Controller software Dante Studio, and Dante Viewer.
• Compatible with Dante Domain Manager
• Operates on a standard 1GB network infrastructure.
• Can Co-exist with Dante AV Ultra flows on the same network (Dante AV-H devices can only be subscribed to other Dante AV-H devices.)
• Perfect for Houses of Worship, Video Conferencing, Education, Live Performance, Hospitality, Green Rooms, and any situation where excellent quality, low bandwidth, and Dante compatibility are required.

OUTPUT

OVERVIEW

• Up to 4K60 video over standard Gigabit Ethernet
• 2 channels of Dante audio embedded with video
• Low latency, low bandwidth video performance
• HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI output
• Video upscalable max from 720P up to 4K60 (UHD)
• Discoverability, routing, and management with Dante Controller software
• Supports unicast and multicast for video and audio flows with separately routable audio and video streams.
• Seamless integration with existing Dante audio or Dante AV networks

KEY FEATURES

High Quality, Low Bandwidth Video Output

• The EG40DH outputs up to 4K60 video with low latency and very low bandwidth (±50 Mb) across the Dante AV network, giving customers additional flexibility and network management options.

Dante AV-H™ and Dante Audio Compatible

• Full compatibility with all Dante AV-H cameras and encoders and all Dante-enabled Mixers, audio devices, and encoders, with support for up to eight channels of audio essences embedded in the video output.

HDMI and SDI Output

• Support for simultaneous HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI outputs to monitors or Vision Mixers.

IP Decode Support

• FPGA decoding support for RTSP, SRT, MPEGTS IP streams, HEVC, and FAST HEVC, making it compatible with Boliln’s FAST HEVC cameras, decoders, and all standard HEVC streams.

Production Audio Support

• TRRS Audio intercom on the front provides support for live production intercom.

Full Dante Controller Support

• Device discovery, management, routing, monitoring, and firmware upgrades are enabled through the familiar and reliable Dante Controller software, providing a simple, plug-and-play experience.

Video Upscalable

• Upscales lower resolution HDMI and SDI video to the maximum from 720P up to 4K60  (UHD) output. Downscaling is available.

Flexible Power Options

• Support for POE+ power over the network and 12VDC power input (supplied).

Convenient Mounting Options

• The small, 1/3RU form factor offers a variety of horizontal and vertical mounting options, including rack mount, DIN rail, panel and wall mounts, VESA mounts, and tripod support.

Video Format and Standard

Full Format

• 3840 x 2160P 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
• 1920 x 1080P 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
• 1920 x 1080i 60/59.94/50
• 1280 x 720P 60/59.94/50

Upscalable

• Max From 720P Up to 4KP60

SDI Standard

• SMPTE 292(1.5Gb/s)
• SMPTE 424
• SMPTE 425-A(3Gb/s)
• SMPTE 2081(6Gb/s)
• SMPTE 2082-0/1(12Gb/s) with SMPTE 352 SDI Metadata

Dante AV-H™ / FAST HEVC / HEVC

• EG40DH Dante AV-H decoder Decodes
• Dante AV-H – when used within the Dante AV-H environment
• HEVC – when used with any SoC HEVC IP cameras
• FAST HEVC – when used with Bolin’s FAST HEVC cameras to gain ultra-low latency

FPGA-Based FAST HEVC Platform

• Instead of an SoC, the EG40DH utilizes Bolin’s FPGA-based FAST HEVC platform to provide a higher level of performance:
• Dual output 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 video with independent resolution setup
• Upscaling from low resolution up to UHD (4K60) video output, in addition to decoding 4K60 IP streaming
• Ultra-low latency when used with Bolin’s FAST HEVC camera

SPECIFICATIONS

Codec
Encoder/Decoder| Decoder only
Video Codec| Dante AV-H, AVC-H.264 / HEVC-H.265
Codec Platform| Hardware FPGA-enhanced HEVC codec for FAST HEVC
Video Resolutions| 3840 x 2160P @60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98

1920 x 1080P @60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98

1920 x 1080i @60/59.94/50

1280 x 720P @60/59.94/50

Color Space(HDMI)| 4K60: RGB 8bit, YUV4:4:4 8bit, YUV4:2:2 12bit,

4K30 & below: RGB 8bit/10bit, YUV4:4:4 8bit/10bit, YUV4:2:2 12bit

Audio Formats| 3.5mm Jack, analog audio, stereo (unbalanced); audio intercom, Line out – HDMI audio output
Video Streaming| 1 stream
Latency (Results may vary depending on network configuration and management settings)| <4 frame ( <70 ms between encoder and decoder)
Bandwidth

(Results may vary depending on network configuration and management settings)

| 4K60 4:2:2/12bit; 20-60Mbps
1080p60 4:2:2/12bit; 10-35Mbps
Ecosystem Friendly| Dante AV-H, Instant Dante Ecosystem compatibility with existing Dante AV-H enabled products; Unified control of audio and video using Dante tools – Dante Controller
Video codec is compatible with standard AVC/HEVC, H.264/265, or Dante AV-H to output video without having ultra-low latency; Pair with Bolin’s Fast HEVC camera or encoder to decode output extremely low latency video.
Video
Video| Highest Resolution| Up to 4K (3840×2160)
Highest Frame Rate| Up to 60
IP IN| Video Codec| Dante AV-H,AVC-H.264 / HEVC-H.265
Video Format| 3840 x 2160P @60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98

1920 x 1080P @120/60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98

1280 x 720P @60/59.94/50

Frame Rates (Hz)| 23.98, 24, 25, 30, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 60
Application Protocols| Dante AV-H,RTP, RTSP. MP2TS over UDP, TS over RTP, TS over SRT, HTTP, IGMP v1/v2, DHCP, SSH,

802.1X Authentication

Multi-stream| 1 stream
HDMI OUT| Format| HDMI 2.0
Supported Resolutions| 3840 x 2160P 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98

1920 x 1080P 120/60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98

1920 x 1080i 60/59.94/50

1280 x 720P 60/59.94/50

Upscaling| Yes, upscale from 720P up to FHD, and from FHD to 4K60 resolution
Frame Rates (Hz)| 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
Color Space| 4K60: RGB 8bit, YUV444 8bit, YUV422 12bit,

4K30 & below: RGB 8bit/10bit, YUV444 8bit/10bit, YUV422 12bit

SDI OUT| Format| 12G-SDI
Supported Resolutions| 3840 x 2160P @60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98

1920 x 1080P @60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98

1920 x 1080i @60/59.94/50

1280 x 720P @60/59.94/50

Upscaling| Yes, upscale from 720P up to FHD, and from FHD to 4K60 resolution
Frame Rates (Hz)| 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.97, 60
Color Space| YUV422 10bit
Standard| SMPTE 292(1.5Gb/s), SMPTE 424, SMPTE 425-A(3Gb/s), SMPTE 2081, SMPTE 2082-0/1 With SMPTE352 SDI

Metadata Supported

Audio
Audio Transport Formats| Audio Compression| AAC-LC, MPEG-2
Audio S/N Ratio| ≥85dB
Audio THD+N| ≤0.05%
Audio Noise (RMS)| ≤-90dB
Bit Depths| AAC-LC, MPEG-2 (sampling rate: 48KHz/44.1KHz, 24bit, 64-256Kbps selectable)
Intercom| MIC / Headset| Reserved
Output Signal Types| Embedded Audio over

HDMI

| Stereo 2-channel, Dante AV-H ( Audio Flow x 4 Flows / 2 Channels per Flow)
Embedded Audio over SDI| Stereo 2-channel
Format| PCM
Line-out| 3.5mm Jack, analog Line-out
Communication/Connector

Ethernet| Ethernet General| Standard 1Gbps Ethernet
Auto-switching, auto-negotiating, auto-discovery, full/half duplex
Ethernet with PoE| IEEE 802.3at compliant 1000BASE-T Ethernet port
IEEE 802.3at Type 3 compliant, PoE+ Class 4
HDMI OUTPUT (Decoder only)| HDMI 2.0 Type-A connector, female; HDMI digital video/audio output
SDI OUTPUT| BNC| 75Ω
PTZ Camera IR Receiver| Front and Back, bidirectional
LED Indicator| Power| Yes, board powered and active (Bolin Logo corner)
Codec| Yes, video codec active
Low latency| Yes, light up for low latency mode
System| Yes, system status
Control| Interface| –
Protocol| Bolin Restful API
System Firmware Upgrade| Upgrade via the IP web interface or Dante Controller for Dante AV-H
Reset| Yes, long press for 5 seconds to reset
Power| Power Input| 12V DC, 2A
Power Button| Yes
Connector Type| 5.5mm×2.1mm Male DC Power Plug Connector & Screw Lock Female Panel Socket Mount Adapter
Interface| HDMIx1, SDIx1, 12V DC power portx1, Power switchx1, Reset buttonx1, RJ45x1 (LAN/PoE+), Infrared Receiverx2 (front & back), Line outx1, Intercom Mic inputx1, LED Indicatorx3
General
Power| Power Consumption| 18W
PoE| PoE+, IEEE 802.3at Type 3 class 4 compliant
Power Adaptor| 12V DC, 2A
12V DC IN has priority over Ethernet PoE. Ethernet PoE will become active a fraction of a second after 12V DC IN is

disconnected.

Storage Temperature| -40° to 60° C (-40°F to 140°F)
Operating Temperature| 0° to 50° C (32°F to 122°F)
Humidity| 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Heat Dissipation| Cooling fan, 3 Level – Automatically adjust the fan speed according to the temperature
Acoustic Noise| NC35 or less, variable with cooling fan speed adjustment
Dimension| 14215044mm (LxDxH), 14215050.5mm(with feet mats)
Net Weight| 1.05kg (2.31lb)
Enclosure
Chassis| Metal, black finish, heat dissipation surface, fan cooled; vented front and rear
Mounting| Included| HDMI cable secure mount, Base mount
Optional| 19″ Single-rack mount, 19″ Tri-rack mount, Din rail mount, Surface mount
Size of Screw Hole for Tripod| 1/4”
What’s Included| Decoderx1, Power Adapter x1 & Power Cord x3 (US, EU, UK), Thank You Card x1

ORDER INFORMATION

• EG40DH (HDMI 2.0+12G-SDI) Decoder
• Included: • B-BM10 (Base Mount)
• B-SM10 (Surface Mount)

Optional

• B-RM20 (Single-Rack Mount)
• B-RM22 (Dual-Rack Mount)
• B-RM23 (Tri-Rack Mount)
• B-DR10 (Din Rail Mount)

INSTALLATION MOUNT

• Rack Mount
• Base Mount
• Surface Mount
• Pole Mount
• Din Rail Mount
• Tripod Mount

ACCESSORY

Items marked * are optional to purchase

DIMENSIONS

• All models and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Documents / Resources

| BOLIN PD910 Series Dante AV-H Decoder [pdf] Instruction Manual
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