Harmonic Ellipse 1000, 2000 Contribution Encoder User Guide
Below you will find brief product information for Ellipse 1000, Ellipse 2000. Ellipse 1000 and Ellipse 2000 are high-quality, reliable encoders that can be used to transmit video and audio signals over DVB-ASI and IP networks. They support both MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/AVC (H.264) encoding, and they offer a number of features designed to improve efficiency and reduce latency. The Ellipse 2000 also includes a DVB-S/-S2/DSNG modulator that can be used to transmit signals over satellite links.
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Ellipse 1000/2000
Contribution Encoders
User Guide
RELEASE 2.14
Revision A
Manual Part No. MAN-ELLIPSE-2.14
Contribution Encoders
User Guide
RELEASE 2.14
Revision A
Manual Part No. MAN-ELLIPSE-2.14

© 2012 Harmonic Inc. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
Harmonic reserves the right to alter the equipment specifications and descriptions in this publication without prior notice. No part of
this publication shall be deemed to be part of any contract or warranty unless specifically incorporated by reference into such
contract or warranty. The information contained herein is merely descriptive in nature, and does not constitute a binding offer for
sale of the product described herein. Harmonic assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the use of the products described
herein, except as expressly agreed to in writing by Harmonic. The use and purchase of this product do not convey a license under
any patent rights, copyrights, trademark rights, or any intellectual property rights of Harmonic. Nothing hereunder constitutes a
representation or warranty that using any products in the manner described herein will not infringe any patents of third parties.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Harmonic and all Harmonic product names are trademarks of Harmonic Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Compliance and Approval
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. It may cause harmful interference to radio communications
if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference. If this occurs, the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Connections between the Harmonic equipment and other equipment must be made in a manner that is consistent with maintaining
compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits. Modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Harmonic may
void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
WEEE/RoHS Compliance Policy
Harmonic Inc. intends to comply fully with the European Union’s Directive 2002/96/EC as amended by Directive 2003/108/EC, on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, also known as “WEEE,” and Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended, on the Restriction of
use of Hazardous Substances, also known as “RoHS.”
Harmonic will ensure that product which cannot be reused will be recycled in compliance with the WEEE Directive. To that end,
users are advised that (1) Harmonic equipment is not to be discarded in household or office garbage, (2) Harmonic Inc. will pay the
freight for shipment of equipment to be disposed of if it is returned to Harmonic, (3) customers should call the normal RMA
telephone numbers to arrange for such shipment, and (4) for additional and updated information on this process customers may
consult the Harmonic website: http://harmonicinc.com/ah_weee_recycle.cfm.
Harmonic will ensure that its products will be either reused or recycled in compliance with the WEEE Directive. For the latest
information concerning Harmonic’s WEEE/RoHS Compliance Policy and its Recycling and Take-Back process, please visit our web
site.
Disclaimer
Harmonic reserves the right to alter the equipment specifications and descriptions in this publication without prior notice. No part of
this publication shall be deemed to be part of any contract or warranty unless specifically incorporated by reference into such
contract or warranty. The information contained herein is merely descriptive in nature, and does not constitute a binding offer for
sale of the product described herein. Harmonic assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the use of the products described
herein, except as expressly agreed to in writing by Harmonic. The use and purchase of this product do not convey a license under
any patent rights, copyrights, trademark rights, or any intellectual property rights of Harmonic. Nothing hereunder constitutes a
representation or warranty that using any products in the manner described herein will not infringe any patents of third parties.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Harmonic and all Harmonic product names are trademarks of Harmonic Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Compliance and Approval
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. It may cause harmful interference to radio communications
if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference. If this occurs, the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Connections between the Harmonic equipment and other equipment must be made in a manner that is consistent with maintaining
compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits. Modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Harmonic may
void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
WEEE/RoHS Compliance Policy
Harmonic Inc. intends to comply fully with the European Union’s Directive 2002/96/EC as amended by Directive 2003/108/EC, on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, also known as “WEEE,” and Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended, on the Restriction of
use of Hazardous Substances, also known as “RoHS.”
Harmonic will ensure that product which cannot be reused will be recycled in compliance with the WEEE Directive. To that end,
users are advised that (1) Harmonic equipment is not to be discarded in household or office garbage, (2) Harmonic Inc. will pay the
freight for shipment of equipment to be disposed of if it is returned to Harmonic, (3) customers should call the normal RMA
telephone numbers to arrange for such shipment, and (4) for additional and updated information on this process customers may
consult the Harmonic website: http://harmonicinc.com/ah_weee_recycle.cfm.
Harmonic will ensure that its products will be either reused or recycled in compliance with the WEEE Directive. For the latest
information concerning Harmonic’s WEEE/RoHS Compliance Policy and its Recycling and Take-Back process, please visit our web
site.

© 2012 Harmonic Inc. All rights reserved.
产品中的有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量表
Names and Contents of the Toxic and Hazardous Substances or Elements in the
Products if the Part is Present
该表显示哈雷公司产品中可能含有的有毒有害物质元配件的信息,除了来源于元配件供应商的物料成分资料,
亦来自其它相关的机构与资料。哈雷产品不一定使用这些元配件。
This table shows those components where hazardous substances may be found in Harmonic products based on, among other
things, material content information provided by third party suppliers. These components may or may not be part of the product.
除非特殊注明,哈雷公司产品的环保使用期限 均为 20 年。该环保使用期限的有效条件为:必须遵循该产品使
用手册的规定,对该产品进行使用或存储。
The Environmental Protective Use Period for Harmonic products is 20 years unless displayed otherwise on the product. The EPUP
period is valid only when the products are operated or stored as per the conditions specified in the product manual.
O: 表示在该部件的所有均质材料中,此类有毒有害物质的含量均小于 SJ/T11363-2006 标准所规定的限量。
O: Indicates the content of the toxic and hazardous substances at the homogeneous material level of the parts is below the limit
defined in SJ/T11363 2006 standard.
X: 表示至少在该部件的某一均质材料中,此类有毒有害物质的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量。
X: Indicates that the content of the toxic and hazardous substances in at least one of the homogeneous materials of the parts is
above the limit defined in SJ/T11363 2006 standard.
部件名称 (Part name)
有毒有害物质或元素 (Hazardous Substance)
铅
(PB)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(CrVI)
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
印刷线路板
(Printed Circuit Assemblies) X O O O O O
机械组件
(Mechanical Subassemblies) X O O O O O
光学组件
(Optical Subassemblies) X O O O O O
电源
(Power Supplies) X O O O O O
缆线 / 线束
(Cables, harnesses) X O O O O O
屏幕 / 显示器
(Screens, Monitors) X O O O O O
金属零件
(Metal Parts) O O O O O O
塑 料 / 发泡材料
(Plastics, foams) O O O O O O
电池
(Batteries) X O O O O O
产品中的有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量表
Names and Contents of the Toxic and Hazardous Substances or Elements in the
Products if the Part is Present
该表显示哈雷公司产品中可能含有的有毒有害物质元配件的信息,除了来源于元配件供应商的物料成分资料,
亦来自其它相关的机构与资料。哈雷产品不一定使用这些元配件。
This table shows those components where hazardous substances may be found in Harmonic products based on, among other
things, material content information provided by third party suppliers. These components may or may not be part of the product.
除非特殊注明,哈雷公司产品的环保使用期限 均为 20 年。该环保使用期限的有效条件为:必须遵循该产品使
用手册的规定,对该产品进行使用或存储。
The Environmental Protective Use Period for Harmonic products is 20 years unless displayed otherwise on the product. The EPUP
period is valid only when the products are operated or stored as per the conditions specified in the product manual.
O: 表示在该部件的所有均质材料中,此类有毒有害物质的含量均小于 SJ/T11363-2006 标准所规定的限量。
O: Indicates the content of the toxic and hazardous substances at the homogeneous material level of the parts is below the limit
defined in SJ/T11363 2006 standard.
X: 表示至少在该部件的某一均质材料中,此类有毒有害物质的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量。
X: Indicates that the content of the toxic and hazardous substances in at least one of the homogeneous materials of the parts is
above the limit defined in SJ/T11363 2006 standard.
部件名称 (Part name)
有毒有害物质或元素 (Hazardous Substance)
铅
(PB)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(CrVI)
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
印刷线路板
(Printed Circuit Assemblies) X O O O O O
机械组件
(Mechanical Subassemblies) X O O O O O
光学组件
(Optical Subassemblies) X O O O O O
电源
(Power Supplies) X O O O O O
缆线 / 线束
(Cables, harnesses) X O O O O O
屏幕 / 显示器
(Screens, Monitors) X O O O O O
金属零件
(Metal Parts) O O O O O O
塑 料 / 发泡材料
(Plastics, foams) O O O O O O
电池
(Batteries) X O O O O O

© 2012 Harmonic Inc. All rights reserved.
Standards and Agency Approval
The following tables list regulatory standards and agency approvals:
North America
Europe
Japan
Australia and New Zealand
Standards Agency Approval
EMI: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, ICES-003, Issue 2, Class A FCC
Safety: UL 60950, CSA 60950 cTUV-us Mark
Standards Agency Approval
EMI/EMC: EN55022, Class A, EN55024 CE
Safety: EN 60950 TUV-GS-Mark, CE
Standards Agency Approval
EMI: VCCI V-3 / 2000.04 VCCI
Standards Agency Approval
EMI: AS/NZS-3548: 1995 +A1: 1997 +A2: 1997 N/A
Standards and Agency Approval
The following tables list regulatory standards and agency approvals:
North America
Europe
Japan
Australia and New Zealand
Standards Agency Approval
EMI: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, ICES-003, Issue 2, Class A FCC
Safety: UL 60950, CSA 60950 cTUV-us Mark
Standards Agency Approval
EMI/EMC: EN55022, Class A, EN55024 CE
Safety: EN 60950 TUV-GS-Mark, CE
Standards Agency Approval
EMI: VCCI V-3 / 2000.04 VCCI
Standards Agency Approval
EMI: AS/NZS-3548: 1995 +A1: 1997 +A2: 1997 N/A







































































































































































































































































































































































































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Key features
- MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/AVC (H.264) encoding
- DVB-ASI and IP output
- Low-latency mode
- Cascading capabilities
- DSNG modulation (Ellipse 2000)
- Front-panel and Web management
- Redundancy support
- Dolby Digital audio encoding and pass-through
- Closed caption support
Frequently asked questions
The Ellipse 2000 adds a DVB-S/-S2/DSNG modulator to the Ellipse 1000 platform. This allows you to transmit signals over satellite links.
The Ellipse 1000 and Ellipse 2000 support both MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/AVC (H.264) encoding.
The Ellipse 1000 and Ellipse 2000 can output signals over DVB-ASI and IP networks. The Ellipse 2000 can also output signals over satellite links.
The Ellipse 1000 and Ellipse 2000 support Dolby Digital audio encoding and pass-through.
The Ellipse 1000 and Ellipse 2000 can be managed locally using the front panel or a PC terminal. They can also be managed remotely using a web browser, NMS/SNMP, or Telnet.