Encoding parameters for creating compatible HD content for Alcorn McBride Video Players
Don’t wait until you get to the field to test your video material! The most common cause of playback issues with our products is improper video encoding. In order to guarantee reliable and repeatable performance, the audio and video MUST be encoded and multiplexed correctly. If you do not have an encoding solution, please check out our Encoding Guide. This guide provides you with detailed directions on how to use several different software packages to encode video properly for our products. If you are not comfortable encoding content yourself, we encourage you to use a service with Alcorn McBride encoding experience. These companies know how to make high-quality video that plays perfectly, synchronously (when needed), and reliably. If, however, you wish to configure your software to encode for our video products, please refer to the following guidelines.
DVM-8500 and A/V Binloop HD
- Video and audio must be multiplexed into a Transport Stream.
- Video stream must be encoded in MPEG2 or H.264
- MPEG2 (MP@HL) video codec is supported up to 40Mbps CBR
- H.264 (Level 4.1) video codec is supported up to 40Mbps CBR
- Video Resolution must be 720p (1280×720), 1080i (1920×1080), or 1080p (1920×1080)
- Supported video frame rates are 23.976, 25, 29.97, and 59.94 (720p only)
- Audio is required and must be MPEG audio, AAC, or AC3
- Audio bitrates up to 448 kbps are supported.
- Audio sampling must be 16-bit at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
DVM-8400, DVM-8500 and A/V Binloop HD
- Video and audio must be multiplexed into a Transport Stream.
- Video stream must be encoded in MPEG2 or H.264
- MPEG2 (MP@HL) video codec is supported up to 40Mbps CBR
- H.264 (Level 4.1) video codec is supported up to 30Mbps CBR
- Video Resolution must be 720p (1280×720) or 1080i (1920×1080)
- Supported video frame rates are 25, 29.97, and 59.94 (720p only)
- Audio is required and must be MPEG audio, AAC, or AC3
- Audio bitrates up to 448 kbps are supported.
- Audio sampling must be 16-bit at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
DVM/HD Encoding Parameters
- Video and audio must be multiplexed into a Transport Stream.
- Video stream must be encoded in MPEG2
- MPEG2 (MP@HL) video codec is supported up to 50Mbps CBR
- Video Resolution must be 720p (1280×720) or 1080i (1920×1080)
- Supported video frame rates are 25, 29.97, and 59.94 (720p only)
- Audio is required and must be MPEG audio or AC3
- Audio bitrates up to 384 kbps are supported.
- Audio sampling must be 16-bit at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.