Makito X4 Encoder

Configuring Video Encoder Settings

From the Video Encoder Detail View, you can define the Input interface and video encoding parameters, such as the Codec Algorithm, Encoding Profile, Bitrate, Frame Rate, and GOP Size.

On systems licensed for ST 2110 with the Personality set to ST 2110, you can select an Ancillary Data Input.

Tip

For supported video encoding resolutions, see Supported Video Encoding Input and Downscale Resolutions.

To configure the Video Encoding Settings:

  1. From the Video Encoders List View, click the Settings icon AR_settings.png on the encoder panel. 
    The Video Encoder Detail View opens, displaying the settings for the selected video encoder.

    MX4E_VidEnc settings.png
  2. Select or enter the new value(s) in the appropriate field(s). See Video Encoder Settings.

  3. Click the Settings icon AR_settings.png again to retract the video encoder settings.

  4. To start or stop the encoder, click the Start/Stop icons AR_play_filled.png / AR_stop_filled.png (as applicable).

  5. To view statistics for the encoder, click the Statistics icon AR_stats_2.png . For details, see Video Encoder Statistics.

    MX4E_VidEnc_Stats.png
  6. To reset the video encoder statistics, click Reset.

  7. Click the Statistics icon AR_stats_2.png again to retract the video encoder statistics panel. 

  8. To apply your changes, click Apply.

Note

For information on configuring multi-channel synchronization on the Makito X or Makito X4 Encoder and Decoder, see Multi-Channel Synchronization.

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