Getting Started with Streambox Chroma: HD/2K, UHD & 4K Rackmount and Half-Rack sizes, Chroma X, Chroma+ (Chroma Plus) and Streambox Halo
The Streambox Chroma Encoder/Decoder is a rackable unit with Streambox's proprietary ACT-L5 codec, which is uniquely suited for Post Production workflows with support for 12-bit, 4:4:4 color, and support for a multitude of color spaces including the Rec.709, DCI-P3, and Rec. 2020 gamut specifications. Depending on the particular hardware unit and licenses applied, the Chroma rackmounts and half-racks can support up to 4K-DCI resolution, as well as 16-channel audio (compressed or uncompressed), Dolby Vision/HDR10+ HDR metadata transport, and high-grade AES Encryption.
Chroma Half-Rack Encoder/Decoder is a half-width compact evolution of the full-width rackmount which can be shelved in a rack or placed on tabletop.
Chroma X Encoder/Decoder is a compact unit which supports HD Encoding and Decoding in a smaller unit that's appropriate for desktop use.
Chroma+ (also called Chroma Plus) is a compact 4K Decoder which can output via HDMI.
Streambox Halo Decoder is a compact 4K Decoder which can output via HDMI or 12G-SDI, as well as Dual 6G-SDI and Quad 3G-SDI.
HARDWARE MANUALS
Chroma Rackmount (Chroma HD/2K, UHD, and 4K) Download manual
Chroma Half-Rack (Chroma HD/2K, UHD, and 4K) Download manual
Chroma X Quick Start Download manual
Chroma+ (Chroma Plus) Quick Start Download manual
Streambox Halo Quick Start Download manual
NETWORK SETUP
Streambox Network Setup Manual
FEATURE MANUALS
Chroma Multi-Channel Download manual
HDR & Dolby Vision Workflow and Setup Download manual
Security Guide for Chroma Download manual
STORE LINKS TO PURCHASE LICENSES
Encoder/Decoder Licenses: Chroma X Renewal | Chroma Rackmount/Half-Rack Renewal
For Streambox Halo or for other Decode-only needs, contact our sales department at sales@streambox.com to purchase Decoder-only licenses.
Add-ons include 4:4:4/12-bit Color, 16-channel audio, Dolby Vision, 4:4:4/12-bit support, 3D Video
SOFTWARE UPDATE
To
update the software go to the Encoder/Decoder UI -> Systems Tab
-> Advanced Mode -> Settings -> System -> Update software
-> Select the latest version and click "Update".
As long as a Chroma has support access, it can be updated to the Chroma 2024 Update. Read about it here.
REMOTE ACCESS
You can get access to your units by using remote access: https://avenir.streambox.com/r...
ADVANCED WEB UI PASSWORD RESET
If you forgot the password and cannot access settings_webuipwd.php:
1. access the command line with your credentials
2. execute command: /usr/local/sbin/_delete_webui_pwd
POINT-TO-POINT STREAMING
Port
1770/UDP is our default port for stream. If streaming over the internet, the network firewalls at both ends of the stream should be configured to allow both incoming and outgoing traffic over that port. When streaming point-to-point over the internet to a Decoder or Media Player, it is usually necessary to configure the firewall at that (receiving) location with Port Forwarding. See the below Network Setup document for more information.
OTHER RESOURCES:
Streambox Network Setup (includes Ports, Firewall settings, and Port Forwarding for Decoders/Media Players)
Other Streambox product guides:
Getting started with Streambox Media Player
Getting started with Streambox Spectra
Getting started with Streambox Cloud
Getting started with Streambox Iris