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The SAFARI Montage® Digital Encoder is a high-performance encoding solution that offers extremely efficient H.264 video compression, making it ideal for educational applications.

Use a SAFARI Montage® SD or HD Digital Encoder™ to stream video from any traditional analog or digital source for delivery via IP networks. Virtually any encoder can be used in combination with SAFARI Montage® Selective Video Streaming, although we recommend the SAFARI Montage® SD and HD Digital Encoders™ for many reasons.

SAFARI Montage® SD Digital Encoder™

The SAFARI Montage® SD Digital Encoder™ is a powerful and ultra-reliable, "out of the box" solution for your entire IP Television, digital signage and digital media encoding and distribution requirements. The unit can encode incoming digital or analog video to an H.264 or MPEG2 network stream at Standard Definition (SD) resolution and stream it over an IP network to any workstations running SAFARI Montage®, Digital Signage or Classroom Media Controller (CMC).

Unit configuration and control is accessed via a password-protected, embedded web server. The SD Digital Encoder™ offers flexible, streamlined video input options.

SAFARI Montage® HD Digital Encoder™

All of the features of the SD Digital Encoder plus:

  • Encodes video bit rates of up to 15 Mbps (MPEG-2) and 12 Mbps (H.264)
  • Video output up to 1080p (High Definition)
  • Upscales SD video for higher quality viewing on HD displays

Purchase a SD Digital Encoder now and easily and remotely upgrade to the HD version

Front & Back, Standalone
SAFARI Encoder
  • Compact metal case (small footprint)
  • Compatable with the SAFARI Montage Media Player (SMMP), Quicktime® and VLC
    Media Player
  • Low Power Consumption (20W)
  • Maintenance free
  • Audio Encoding - MPEG-1 Layer 2 and
    MPEG-4 ACC
  • Video output up to 480i
  • Accepts HDMI, Component, VGA, S-Video and Composite inputs

Models

 
SD Digital Encoder™
HD Digital Encoder™
Standalone
Unit is housed in a free-standing metal box, has IP network/RS232/USB control interfaces and is built around an ultra-reliable dual-core engine running Linux.
Unit is housed in a free-standing metal box, has IP network/RS232/USB control interfaces and is built around an ultra-reliable dual-core engine running Linux.
Power:

Weight:
Dimensions:
Environmental:
Approvals:
100-240VAC, 47-63 Hz,
0.3-0.15 A, 20W
1.330 Kg
190 x 44 x 210 mm
32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
FCC Part 15, CE, CB
100-240VAC, 47-63 Hz,
0.3-0.15 A, 20W
1.330 Kg
190 x 44 x 210 mm
32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
FCC Part 15, CE, CB
Rack-Mount
Unit is a 'hot swappable' blade that is used in conjunction with the SAFARI Montage Encoder Chassis. The Blade has IP network/RS232/USB control interfaces and is built around an ultra-reliable dual-core engine running under Linux.
Unit is a 'hot swappable' blade that is used in conjunction with the SAFARI Montage Encoder Chassis. The Blade has IP network/RS232/USB control interfaces and is built around an ultra-reliable dual-core engine running under Linux.
Power:
Weight:
Dimensions:
Environmental:
Approvals:
Capacity:
18 Watts (from Chassis)
510 g
225 x 130 x 41 mm
32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
FCC Part 15, CE, CB
9 encoder blades
18 Watts (from Chassis)
510 g
225 x 130 x 41 mm
32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
FCC Part 15, CE, CB
9 encoder blades
Included with each Digital Encoder:
Installation and User’s Guide; RJ45 Cat-5 blue patch cable; 1.5 m YPbPr component video cable; 2 m SVGA cable (15 way HDD plugs); 1.2 m 3.5 mm jack 2 x phone cable; 1 m 1.36 HDMI cable

Specifications

Video
SD Digital Encoder™
HD Digital Encoder™
Video Encoding:
  • H.264 Main profile @ Level 4, supported bit rates to 8 Mbps
  • MPEG-2 Main profile @ High level, supported bit rates to 10 Mbps
  • Unicast or multicast transport streams
  • Constant and variable bitrate encoding
  • H.264 Main profile @ Level 4, supported bit rates to 12 Mbps
  • MPEG-2 Main profile @ High level, supported bit rates to 15 Mbps
  • Unicast or multicast transport streams
  • Constant and variable bitrate encoding
Video Inputs:
CVBS
PAL/NTSC/SECAM
PAL/NTSC/SECAM
HDMI 1.3 Digital
480i/576i to 1080P60
480i/576i to 1080P60
S-Video
PAL/NTSC/SECAM
PAL/NTSC/SECAM
VGA
640 x 480 to WUXGA,
1920 x 1200 (rb)
640 x 480 to WUXGA,
1920 x 1200 (rb)
YPbPr
480i/576i to 1080P60
480i/576i to 1080P60
Audio
SD Digital Encoder™
HD Digital Encoder™
Audio Encoding:
  • MPEG-1 Layer 2
  • MPEG-4 AAC LC
  • MPEG-1 Layer 2
  • MPEG-4 AAC LC
Audio Inputs:
  • MPEG-1 Layer 2
  • Analogue stereo audio, line Configuration via On-Board level - 3.5 mm jack
  • MPEG-1 Layer 2
  • Analogue stereo audio, line Configuration via On-Board level - 3.5 mm jack
Communications and Control
SD Digital Encoder™
HD Digital Encoder™
IP Setup and Control:
  • Configuration via On-Board Browser/Remote status monitoring information.
  • IP/RS232 control protocol to operate with 3rd party Touch Panel Controllers.
  • Configuration via On-Board Browser/Remote status monitoring information.
  • IP/RS232 control protocol to operate with 3rd party Touch Panel Controllers.
Network
Ethernet 10/100 Base T. RJ-45 modular jack with integrated LEDs.
Ethernet 10/100 Base T. RJ-45 modular jack with integrated LEDs.
RS232
Serial port, up to 115200 baud for input source device control via IP network.
Serial port, up to 115200 baud for input source device control via IP network.
Software Updates
Latest software can be loaded either through an IP connection to an HTTP server or by inserting a USB key.
Latest software can be loaded either through an IP connection to an HTTP server or by inserting a USB key.
Supported Operating Systems
SD Digital Encoder™
HD Digital Encoder™
PC
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista®, Windows 7
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista®, Windows 7
Mac
OS X 10.5
OS X v10.6 - 10.7
OS X 10.5 (up to 720p)
OS X v10.6 - 10.7

E-Rate Eligible

For pricing and more information call 800-843-4549 or email cs@safarimontage.com

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