Encoder Pro Card (HD1492)

Release Notes:

• GPI-G now supports “Telnet Enable” mode, which locks out Telnet caption input unless GPI-G is active

Upgrade Instructions

• Download the update file (hd1492_1.3.2_r2.tar.bz2) to your computer.
• Navigate to the Update page the HD1492 Web Portal and click the Choose File button.
• Select the update file you just saved and then click the Upload button to load the file onto the unit.
• After the update finishes uploading, click the Proceed button to begin the update process. This should take 5-10 minutes.
• When the update is complete, the encoder will reboot automatically; please do not reboot the unit yourself.
• The web site will indicate that the update is complete once the encoder has rebooted. You may need to perform a “hard refresh” in your browser in order to see the latest version of the HD1492 Web Portal.
• Your system software build will be either “1.3.2” or “x1.3.2”, depending on what build you had before the upgrade.

Previous releases

Build 1.3.1

• Lexi Controller 2.3.4
  • Standby feature now works with any Lexi instance targeting the selected accesscode, regardless of what instance is selected on the encoder
  • Supports special characters in EEG Cloud passwords
  • Cloud server address is now configurable
• iCap 4.6.2
  • Key bug fix related to stability of encoder’s connection to iCap server
  • Supports faster resuming of Lexi when standby periods end
• SCTE-104 Inserter 6.1
  • Supports frame-accurate insertion of SCTE-104 triggers using UTC timestamps
  • Improved logging for LAN-based messages
  • LAN messages longer than 128 bytes now supported
• SSL Certificates web page added
  • Allows users to upload their own SSL certificates to be used for both inbound access to and outbound access from the encoder
• ANC Capture web page added
• Firmware version 1.69
  • Numerous improvements to OP-47/OP-42 Teletext encoding

Build 1.2.0

• Lexi Controller 2.3.0
  • Supports putting Lexi into a new standby/pause mode, where Lexi remains running but does not send captions to the encoder. This allows for:
    • faster transitions between Lexi and other sources of captioning,
    • scheduling Lexi jobs from EEG Cloud, whilie not running Lexi upon other caption sources
    • running fewer Lexi jobs, making it easier to review lists of jobs for debugging purposes.
      • Note: Billing of Lexi hours will still occur while Lexi is paused / in standby.
  • SCTE-104 triggers can now be used to block Lexi captions, such as when commercials are active
  • Improved status messages on encoder Lexi web page
  • Adds new “Instances” mode, allowing Lexi settings to managed via EEG Cloud rather than via the encoder
  • Maximum row width is now 36 characters (only recommended for use in OP-42/OP-47 output mode, rather than 608/708 mode)
• Decoder 28.1
  • Auxiliary SDI output now supports output of an open-captioned version of the main video output
  • Improved Teletext decoding in OP-42/OP-47 output mode, including support for Newfor-based workflows
• iCap 4.6.1
  • iCap Video improvements
    • Higher frame rate (8-9 fps)
    • Allows sending open-captioned video frames (via Caption Settings page)
• Caption Settings web page
  • Consolidates key encoding and decoding settings into one convenient location
  • Reduces or eliminates need to use Startup Settings editor for custom settings
• Teletext encoding enhancements
  • Support for OP-42 insertion and recovery
  • Improved cross-conversion from 608 to OP-42/OP-47
  • Support for passthrough of upstream OP-42/OP-47
• System stability improvements
• Miscellaneous bug fixes and feature additions
  • Web site retains 14 days of logs, rather than 7
  • Fixes bug that sometimes required rebooting the encoder before being able to upgrade it
  • Web update page now provides upload status and allows larger uploads
  • Users can download all logs with one click
  • GPI-G can now be used to block incoming Telnet captions

Build 1.1.0

• Lexi 1.1.3
  • Improved job statuses and logging
  • Pressing “apply” after changing settings while a job is running will start a new job with the new settings
  • Automatically updates language list as new languages are added in EEG Cloud system
• Supports sending single audio channels to iCap listeners
• More detailed firmware logging
• Startup settings editor allows applying new settings immediately
• Web portal 0.1.26
  • User-editable nickname field at top of page
  • Active ports” display now shows name of service that is providing captions
  • GPI settings are persistent upon reboot
• Video iCap supports SD-PAL
• Bug fixes related to GPO alarms, DHCP address acquisition

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