Quick Start Guide. Getting Started With MediaStar Pro 500. Mediastar Pro. What s in the box. Important Safety Instructions

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Getting Started With MediaStar Pro 500 The MediaStar Pro Hub is a 7U rack mountable video hub with either 90/100 (PAL) or 180/200 (NTSC) channel input that will provide TV/AV service to a total of 64

1 Getting Started With MediaStar Pro 500 The MediaStar Pro Hub is a 7U rack mountable video hub with either 90/100 (PAL) or 180/200 (NTSC) channel input that will provide TV/AV service to a total of 64 individual endpoints. Each Hub can house up to 16 hot swappable Quad Outlet Blades (Part 560), each supporting four independent endpoint display devices such as a touch screen panel, PC, or Plasma/LCD display. Quad Cards support either 90/180 (PAL) channels or 100/200 (NTSC) channels with local audio output option available. Front panel RJ45 sockets allow interconnection with the Receiver Units at distances of up to 800 meters (2,600 ft). An RF Headend (Part KUF series) combines incoming satellite signals and MATV/CATV feeds, with local content from antennas, decoders, cameras, DVDs and VCRs to form an RF backbone for distribution to the Pro Hub. Single or dual RF inputs enable up to 200 NTSC or 180 PAL television channels. The unit is line powered to support MediaStar Pro Micro TV Settop Receiver Units (Part 507), Micro PC Desktop Receiver Units (Part 508), and Micro Access Receiver Units (Part 512) to enable versatile and scalable TV and AV delivery over Cat-5 cabling infrastructure. Configuration, control and monitoring of the MediaStar Pro system can be easily accomplished via an IP or RS232/RS485 connection with the MediaStar Controller (Part 700/C) and MediaStar Administration software (Part 461). What s in the box AC Power mains lead Cat-5/6 cable RS232 cable Rack Mounting Kit Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding-type plug. A polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments or accessories specified by manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 1

System Controller The System Controller runs the Administration software and holds the system configuration databases. The databases are maintained by the System Administrator software.

Note: For remote system administration to function the Controller PC requires a connection to the corporate data network.

2 System Controller The System Controller runs the Administration software and holds the system configuration databases. The databases are maintained by the System Administrator software. Remote system maintenance may be enabled by installing the System Administrator on a PC elsewhere on the corporate data network. Note: For remote system administration to function the Controller PC requires a connection to the corporate data network. 560 Quad Outlet Blades Each Quad Card allows delivery of baseband video and audio to any device, including Plasmas, LCDs, projectors, touch screen panels, TVs and PC workstations. Quad Cards support either 90/180 (PAL) channels or 100/200 (NTSC) channels with local audio output option available. A total of four independent endpoint devices can be accommodated from each Card and connect via RJ45 sockets with Receive Units (Part 507) for infra red remote control of each device. RF Headend The TV signal input to the Hub must be provided as an RF modulated signal on coax cable terminated with an F type connector. The channels delivered to the Hub must be within the range 48MHz to 860MHz at dbmv for PAL systems or dbmv for NTSC systems, 75Ω in all cases. The purpose of the RF Headend is to receive broadcast TV channels from disparate sources (e.g. Satellite, off-air, Digital TV, VCR, etc) and present them in a common modulated format at the correct level and within the required frequency range to the MediaStar Pro Hub. Installation of a Head End requires specialist test equipment and knowledge and is normally undertaken by installers of Satellite and TV services. RF Amplifier The RF amplifier takes RF signals from either the RF Headend or directly from a Cable TV company s feed cable (CATV) and is adjusted to provide the input signal levels required by the Hub (34 36 dbmv 75W for PAL systems or dbmv 75W for NTSC systems). Installation Fit the rack-mountable components into a grounded 19 rack cabinet using cage nuts and bolts. It is recommended that the Hub is secured using 8 bolts, and that it is installed in the rack before any User or External Device cards are installed. Remove the blanking plates and install the 4-port User card(s) into the Hub. Conventionally, User cards are installed from left to right and External Device cards are installed from right to left. Carefully slide the card into the Hub, ensuring that it is properly located in the guide rails provided. Push home firmly and tighten the knurled fixing screws. WARNING: Hazardous voltages may be accessible when the cards are removed. Ensure that blanking plates are fitted to all unused slots. If there is insufficient rack space for all the Hubs and/or PCs it is recommended that the Hubs and TV headend equipment be installed in one rack and the PC s in an adjacent one. In many installations it will be necessary to reserve rack space for Satellite/Digital TV channel decoder units. Typically, each decoder will require a shelf and 2U of space. The User Outlets on the Hub are numbered thus: the card slots number from left to right (slot 1 is the furthest left); outlets on a card number from top to bottom. For example, port 22 is the second port down on the sixth card from the left. 2

RF Amplifier The RF Amplifier may be mounted on a 2U 19 panel (Part 400-7005), pre-fitted with mounting bolts.

RF Headend The Hub requires a video feed on coaxial cable terminated in an F type connector, bearing TV signal carriers on RF frequencies in the range 48 860 MHz.

Signal carriers lower than this level will produce TV pictures that appear grainy to the end users. a 4-digit number set using the Hub address switches. The factory default value is 0101.

3 RF Amplifier The RF Amplifier may be mounted on a 2U 19 panel (Part ), pre-fitted with mounting bolts. It is suggested that the panel is installed at a convenient location at the back of the rack cabinet. RF Headend The Hub requires a video feed on coaxial cable terminated in an F type connector, bearing TV signal carriers on RF frequencies in the range MHz. The input power should be between 34 and 36 dbmv (94 96 dbmv) for PAL format, or dbmv ( dbmv) for NTSC format. Signal carriers lower than this level will produce TV pictures that appear grainy to the end users. a 4-digit number set using the Hub address switches. The factory default value is Subsequent Hubs in the chain should be configured with addresses in increments of 1. If the address switches are adjusted while the Hub is powered on, the change in address will not be registered until the power is cycled (switched off and then on). 507 Micro TV Settop Receiver Unit POWER The Power Supply works with Volt and 50-60Hz power supplies without adjustments required. Mains lead must be disconnected to remove power from the Hub. Status Leds When the Hub is powered on, the upper blue LED (labelled CC) should flash approximately once a second. The lower yellow LED indicates communication with the MediaStar Pro Controller software running on the System Controller (LED on for successful communications, LED off for no communications or an error or fault in communications). The centre red LED will light up the first time the Hub is powered on. Once communications are established with the MediaStar Pro Controller application running on the System Controller, the red LED should extinguish (this may take up to a minute). Thereafter the red LED will light only to indicate a fault in the Hub hardware or corruption of the data held in its NVRAM. Hub Connections Hub Address One MediaStar Pro System Controller may control up to 100 Hubs. Each Hub must have a unique identifier, The Micro TV Settop Receiver will receive baseband A/V and connect with any television source device such as a plasma screen, LCD, or CRT to enable infra red capability for remote control from any convenient location. The Receiver Unit connects to the front panel RJ45 sockets on the Pro Hub to allow interconnection at distances of up to 800 meters (2,600 ft) using the accompanying IR Sensor (Part ) and Remote Control Unit (Part 590/1Y). Included within the scope of delivery: Micro TV Settop Receiver Unit, Mono Audio c/w IR Remote Control, IR Sensor module, connector cables: SCART plug to 2 x phono plugs, Velcro Mounting Kit. Connect the Micro Settop Receiver to a TV or other display device using the cables provided. The yellow phono socket is the video output and the white phono socket is the audio output. Connect the Micro unit to the MediaStar Pro Hub using an RJ45 patch lead. If the status LED is not flashing, check the connection to the Hub. Switch on the TV and select the A/V input channel. Set the Video Adjustment rotary control (fine) and L (long) or S (short) switch to give best picture sharpness. Insert the batteries into the Remote Control Unit. Point the Remote Control at the IR sensor and check that the volume control slider display appears when the volume control buttons are pressed. If several MediaStar Remote Controls are in use at the same time in the same area, the IR Sensor can be made more directional by fitting the self-adhesive mask. Simply attach the mask such that the hole is directly over the infra-red sensor so as not to block signals. 3

Mediastar Micro TV Settop Receive Unit Installation Menus: MediaStar Micro menu screens access user configurable display options and provide system status information.

?. The following will appear on screen: Channel display Choose how to display the channel name on screen Channel position Choose where to display the channel name on screen Background colour Choose

4 Mediastar Micro TV Settop Receive Unit Installation Menus: MediaStar Micro menu screens access user configurable display options and provide system status information. To configure the display setting options: Press MENU and the following will appear on screen. View information Settings Use the next channel select buttons to select Settings, then press OK or NEXT/??. The following will appear on screen: Channel display Choose how to display the channel name on screen Channel position Choose where to display the channel name on screen Background colour Choose screen background colour Update channel Update the channel list Use the next channel select buttons to select the required setup option and then press OK or NEXT/??. Choose which setting parameters you require using the LOGON or LOGOFF buttons and then press OK or NEXT/?? to select or press QUIT to exit screen menu options. To access system status menus: Press MENU and the following will appear on screen. View information Settings Navigate using the channel select buttons, select View Information and press OK or NEXT/??. The following sub menus will be displayed: User ID Shows the id number of the current logged on user. Micro Settop Shows micro Settop TV standard, model, software version, address and IR type. Hub Outlet Shows connection detail. Hub address, hub outlet and hub software details. Select QUIT to exit menu mode. Remote Control Unit Quit: Used to exit screen menu options Volume Control: Use the +/- keys to alter the volume Logon to the MediaStar Video Network. You will be prompted to enter a six digit User ID and a four digit password. In menu mode, < is used to select setting parameters Up/Down Arrows: Select next TV Channel Up/Down: Also used to select some menu screen options OK: Select in screen menu mode Menu: Enter menu function screens 0-9 Buttons: used to select TV Channel and to input six digit User ID and the four digit password 4

508 Micro Pc Desktop Receiver Unit The Micro PC Desktop Receiver will connect with any desktop PC to receive baseband A/V.

An RS232 connector cable sends signals from the PC to the Receiver. Included within the scope of delivery: Micro PC Desktop Receiver Unit, Mono Audio c/w 2.

Connect the Micro Receiver Unit to the PC using the RS232 cable supplied. Make a note of the communications port used.

Connect the Micro unit to the MediaStar Pro Hub using an RJ45 patch lead. Power on the Micro unit and if the status LED is not flashing, check the connection to the Hub.

5 508 Micro Pc Desktop Receiver Unit The Micro PC Desktop Receiver will connect with any desktop PC to receive baseband A/V. The Receiver Unit connects RJ45 sockets on the Pro Hub via the Cat-5/6 infrastructure to allow interconnection at distances of up to 800 meters (2,600 ft). An RS232 connector cable sends signals from the PC to the Receiver. Included within the scope of delivery: Micro PC Desktop Receiver Unit, Mono Audio c/w 2.5mm Jack Plug to 9-way D type RS232 cable, connecting cables: phono to phono; phono to 3.5mm Jack; 3.5mm female to female jack socket adapter, Velcro mounting kit. Connect the Micro Receiver Unit to the PC using the RS232 cable supplied. Make a note of the communications port used. Next, connect the unit to the PC video card using the yellow phono socket and to the PC sound card inputs using the white phono socket. Connect the Micro unit to the MediaStar Pro Hub using an RJ45 patch lead. Power on the Micro unit and if the status LED is not flashing, check the connection to the Hub. Set the Video Adjustment rotary control switch (fine) and L (long) or S (short) switch to give best picture sharpness. Connectivity For 507/508 And 512 Receiver Units Power Input Video Network Input Power LED Installing The Desktop Viewing Software The Desktop Viewing Software requires the following minimum PC specification: 233 MHz processor 32 Mbytes of RAM 10 Mbytes of hard disk space Windows 95/98 or NT 4 One available Com port capable of Baud MediaStar Software Version 5 or above Note: Please consult your Network supervisor before commencing with this installation. 1. Insert the CD into the PC CD drive. The following screen will appear: 2. Select the following option - 3. Follow the remaining installation procedures as instructed on the screen and then restart the PC (please remove the CD before Windows restarts). The Desktop Viewing Software will now be available using the Windows programs. Video Adjustment Switch Audio Output Video Output RS232 Communication Port/507 - IR Sensor Connector Micro PC desktop receiver RS232 Link to Crestron or 3rd Party Controller Communication Port 5

6 512 Micro Access Receiver Unit Designed for use with Crestron or similar third party touch screen control panels, the Micro Access Receiver will provide a simple RS232 control interface between these devices and the MediaStar Pro Hub so that baseband A/V media can be delivered to a touch screen panel over a Cat-5/6 infrastructure. Included within the scope of delivery: Micro Access Receiver Unit, Mono Audio, c/w 2.5mm Jack Plug to 9-way D type RS232 cable, connecting cables: phono to phono; phono to 3.5mm Jack; 3.5mm female to female jack socket adapter, Velcro mounting kit. Connectivity Connect the Video Out to the PC Video Card or TV Video Input port. Next, connect the Audio Out to the PC Sound Card/TV Audio input port or directly to speakers. Use a Cat-5/6 RJ45 patch lead to connect the Video Network Input to the MediaStar Pro Hub. Connect supplied PSU to Power Input port, and check that the Power LED is lit. Finally, connect the RS232 cable supplied to the Crestron Controller Communications port. Configuration Ensure that the Video Network Port used on the MediaStar Pro Hub is configured as a TV Direct Feed with the appropriate channels. This is done via MediaStar Pro Administrator software. The Crestron Controller communications port used should be set for the following: Bits per second 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity Even Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None RS232 Cable Connectivity The power LED located on the MediaStar 512 Micro Access Receiver will flash at one second intervals to indicate a successful communications link with the device. The LED will flash at a faster rate when good serial commands are received. Control Command Interface The commands used to control the MediaStar 512 Micro Access Receiver consist of a series of ASCII characters. All characters sent to the unit will be echoed back. When a command is successfully accepted the unit will respond with OK. If there is an error, ERR will be shown. All commands sent to the unit must be preceded with an * (asterisk) character. All command responses generated (except OK and ERR) will be preceded with a # (hash) character. At power up, and on receipt of a *? command, the Micro Access Receiver will show its software version number and the latest set of commands supported. A short-list of control commands is listed below: *Cxxx *CH *CL Select a channel from 001 onwards Select the next channel up Select the next channel down *Vx Select a volume level between 0-6 (default is 2) *VH *VL *Pxxxx Increase volume level Decrease volume level Used for 4-digit password on restricted channels *Q Queries current status *? Displays commands Note: As this is a text based command protocol, Windows Hyper Terminal can be used to confirm the operation of the interface. 6

7 Technical Specifications Video Standards Supported Rear Panel Video Inputs Composite Video SNR (weighted) Rear Panel Audio Inputs RF Input Antenna Mode Input Video SNR (weighted) pal /NTSC Composite 1V pk-pk (75Ω) >71dB Stereo 2.2V pk-pk (10KΩ) MHz Type F (75Ω) Level 0 to +17dBmV dbmv. dbmv. 8 RF TV Carriers Max Input 24dBmV CAT V Mode adjacent Carrier Levels Video SNR (weighted) IR remote control (*see note) Hub Communications Local Control R IP Browser Control Input level 25 dbmv - 40dBmV Max 2dB Between Adjacent Carriers 38kHz Modulated proprietary Protocol rs232/rs485, 9 pin D type Male 10 Base-T, RJ45 Physical Specification Dimensions HxWxD Weight Mounting 19 Rack 45x437x350 mm 5Kg/11lb 1U Power Requirement 3 pin IEC Male V AC, 1.5A Power Dissipation Approvals Operating Temperature 80W max CE, UL, FCC part 15 class A 0-40 C *Additional notes on Infra Red control function The MediaStar compact Receivers and Hubs provide an IR porting function that enables compact users to send IR control signals from an infra red RCU to remotely located third party equipment. Please note that this function is compatible with third party equipment that utilises the common 38khz modulated IR standards. Other frequencies or proprietary IR codes may not be supported. 7

8 Regulatory Requirement Notices EUROPE Cabletime Limited declare that the products described in this manual conform to the requirements of the following Directives: 89/336/EEC 92/31/EEC Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC THE STANDARDS APPLIED ARE: BSEN55022: BSEN :1998 BSEN :2000 BSEN60065: Limits and methods of measurement of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment Electromagnetic compatibility - generic immunity standard Specification for safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment Audio Video and similar electronic apparatus safety requirements UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Cabletime Limited declare this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this publication, the publishers and authors cannot accept responsibility for any errors and omissions. Cabletime Limited reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content from time to time without notice. Copyright Cabletime All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without prior written permission of Cabletime Ltd. Head Office Cabletime Ltd, 64 Greenham Road, Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom RG14 7HX T: E: sales@cabletime.com USA Office Cabletime USA T: E: usa@cabletime.com Asia Office Cabletime ASIA T: E: asia@cabletime.com Brought to you by 8

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