Adtec Soloist-HD Pro User Manual
Soloist HD Pro
High Definition Broadcast Player
USER GUIDE
02.07.03
Contents
Trademarks & Copyrights
Adtec Digital Support & Service
Telephone and Email Support
Preparing for Support
Advanced Support Plans
Standard - Priority Support Plan
Priority - 24 Support Plan (24 Hour )
Plan Comparisons
Electrical Device Compliance Notices
Safety Warnings and Cautions
Compliance Notices
FCC
Industry Canada
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Product Overview
Operations
Applications
What ’ s Included
Other Options
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Front Panel
Panel Diagram
Front Panel LEDs
Programming Function Buttons and Arrow Keys
System Menu
Login
Network Sub - menu
Time Sub - menu
NTP Sub - menu
Alarm Menu
Mirror Sub - menu
Com 2 Settings
Firmware Version
Decoder Menu
Decoder Status
Display Target
Video Sub - menu
Audio Sub - menu
Multicast Sub - menu
DVB - ASI Sub - menu
Back Panel Diagram
Connections
Installation
Set - up an IP Address
Set - up a Display Target
Make Connections
Chapter 3 - On - Board Control Interface
Control Application
Zero Configuration Technology
Login
Control Interface Main Screen
Screen Elements
Help Notes
Dashboard Tab
List Builder Tab
Virtual VTR
Schedule Builder Tab
Streaming Tab
Display Tab
OSD Tab
Network Tab
System Tab
Upgrade Tab
Help Tab
Chapter 4 - How - To Guides
Connecting to the Soloist HD Pro Digital Player
Telnet Connection
Serial Connection
Browser - based User Interface
Connect Using Device Serial Number
Using the Web UI
Uploading Content
List Creation
Schedule Building
Upgrading Firmware
Factory Reset / Restore
Playback Prioritization
Advanced Use & Scripting
Setting up Synchronous Playback
Using Graphic Follows Audio
FTP Mirror Mode
Using an NTP Server
Guide to using DVC Files
CMDxxxx . DVC Files
SCHxxxx . DVC Files
LSTxxxDVC Files
PARxxxx . DVC Files
Shadow Files ( xxxx . SHD Files )
Video Connector Compatibility
Television Standards
Chapter 5 - Appendix
Appendix A - GNU General Public License
Appendix B - Media Encoding Parameters
Appendix C - Connector Specifications
Appendix D - Technical Specifications
Trademarks & Copyrights
Copyright: (c) 2013-14 Adtec Digital. All rights reserved. This document may not, in whole or in part, be
copied, photocopied, reproduced and translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machinereadable form without prior written consent from Adtec Digital.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. However, Adtec Digital makes no
warranties with respect to this documentation and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose. Adtec Digital shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the
examples herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Trademarks: Soloist HD Pro is a trademark of Adtec Digital. Other product and company names may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The information in this document is
subject to change without notice.
Adtec Digital Support & Service
Technical Support and Customer Service includes troubleshooting product/system functional
operations concerning Adtec equipment, embedded systems and single device issues; Service Order
generation, processing and tracking; Warranty claim processing; and on-site system evaluation and
maintenance. Technical Support plans do not include customer training programs. Programs incorporating
customer training are defined in the Training Services Policy. Customer Services technicians provide
limited instruction during a support call/email/fax in order to facilitate checking for proper equipment
operation.
Telephone and Email Support
● Telephone: 615-256-6619 ext. 166
● Email: support@adtecinc.com
● Internet: http :// www . adtecdigital . com / support / support - request - form
Adtec Digital offers telephone, email and fax support, warranty and service related inquiries during
normal business hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Central Standard Time (CST), Monday through Friday, holidays
excepted. Support Requests can also be submitted on-line.
All inquiries will be processed in the order in which they are received and by the criteria outlined in the
Call Response Order. Inquiries and inquiry responses made after 5:00 PM (CST) weekdays, Saturday,
Sunday or on an Adtec-recognized holiday will be processed the next business day in the order received.
Callers on hold and returned calls will be prioritized by the following criteria:
● Priority-24 Subscription Customers
● Standard-Priority Subscription Customers
● All customers that have purchased Installation & Training, within 90 days of the installation.
● Adtec Certified Operators (ACO)
● Limited Level Support, Warranty & Service Requests
● Multi-device system installations that have purchased Installation & Training from Adtec
● Distributors
● System Integrators
● Multi-device systems
● Single device users
Preparing for Support
To help expedite the troubleshooting process, please be prepared to provide the following
information to the support representative:
● Product(s) affected: Please provide a list of the Adtec Products involved including the Revision
Number for each affected product.
● Description of the Problem: Please include a detailed description of the problem. Include the
approximate time and day the problem occurred, the spot ID of the material being inserted and
what the operator reported about the incident. It is also helpful to note any recent changes to the
system. More information is always better than too little information.
● Your Contact Data: Please include contact information so we can reach you to discuss how to fix
the problem, additional troubleshooting steps that are required or to gather more complete
information regarding the problem. Please include your facility name (or call letters), your name,
title, email address, telephone number, hours of work, and other contact persons if you are not
available.
Advanced Support Plans
In addition to our basic Inquiry Response Policy, Adtec offers two advanced levels of priority inquiry
support: Standard-Priority and Priority-24. The Standard-Priority & Priority-24 plans provide
guaranteed* response times with the Priority-24 plan offering after hours and holiday support. StandardPriority support is included with the Adtec Certified Operator (ACO) training. Contact Adtec Sales to
upgrade your current support plan.
Standard-Priority Support Plan
Customers can improve upon our normal call processing times and can expedite inquiry support
responses through our subscription Standard-Priority service plan. Under this plan all telephone inquiries
are guaranteed* a telephone response of no more than 4 hours after they are received (within the
designated hours of operation). Telephone inquiries received by 4:00 PM (CST) on weekdays- excluding
Adtec holidays- are guaranteed a same-day telephone response. However, inquiry responses may be
made after hours until 8:00 PM (CST). Email and fax inquiries are limited in scope to normal business
hours, excluding holidays. Standard-Priority customers are entitled to a 10% discount on site visit and
training charges after the initial system/product installation and training. Standard-Priority customers also
receive a 3-day turnaround time guarantee* on warranty and non-warranty repairs on Adtec
manufactured equipment, excluding Studio Encoders.
Priority - 24 Support Plan (24 Hour)
In addition to our Standard-Support plan, after hours, weekend and holiday support is available
with the Priority-24 support plan. This plan is a subscription only service available for service inquiries 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. All telephone inquiries are guaranteed* a telephone response time of no
more than 2 hours. Email and fax inquiries are limited in scope to normal business hours, excluding
holidays. Calls after 5:00 PM will be forwarded to a Customer Services representative on call. Priority-24
customers are entitled to a 25% discount on site visit and training charges, after the initial
system/product installation and training. Priority-24 customers also receive a 1- day turnaround time
guarantee* on warranty and non-warranty repairs on Adtec-manufactured equipment, excluding Studio
Encoders.
Plan Comparisons
Feature/
Plan Name
Hours 24 Hours/Day; 7
Call Response
Time
Discounted Site
Visits
Discounted
Training
Repair Service Guaranteed* 1 Day
Priority-24 Standard Priority Limited
Days/Week
Same day- 2 hours
(1st in order of call
list)
25% 10% None
25% 10% None
Turnaround
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM,
(U.S.Central Standard
Time),
Excludes Weekends &
Holidays
Same Day: 4 Hours (2nd in
order of call list)
3 Day Turnaround None
48 Hours
* A one-month free service extension will be awarded if Adtec fails to meet its service guarantee.
Electrical Device Compliance Notices
Safety Warnings and Cautions
For your safety and the proper operation of the device:
● This unit must be installed and serviced by suitably qualified personnel only.
● Do not break the warranty seals on the device or open the lid. Only approved service technicians
are permitted to service this equipment.
● Disconnect all power before servicing the unit.
● Do not expose this device to rain or other moisture. Clean only with a dry cloth.
● If not installed in an equipment rack, install the product securely on a stable surface.
● Install the product in a protected location where no one can step or trip over the supply cord, and
where the supply cord will not be damaged.
● If a system is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature
of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient temperature.
● Consideration should be given to installing the unit in an environment compatible with the
maximum recommended ambient temperature of 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit).
● Install the unit in a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not
compromised.
○ The recommended clearance on the top and sides of the unit is at least ½“ (one half
inch/one centimeter).
● Mounting of the unit in a rack should be such that no hazardous condition is achieved due to
uneven mechanical loading.
● Use only a grounded electrical outlet when connecting the unit to a power source.
● Reliable earth grounding of rack-mount equipment should be maintained.
○ Particular attention should be given to supply connection other than direct connections to
the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).
Compliance Notices
FCC
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Adtec Digital could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing
Equipment Regulations. 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.
Cet appareillage numérique de la classe B répond à toutes les exigences de l'interférence canadienne
causant des règlements d'équipement. L'opération est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce
dispositif peut ne pas causer l'interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter n'importe quelle
interférence reçue, y compris l'interférence qui peut causer l'opération peu désirée.
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Adtec
Digital cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a
user modification of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
Class B Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 / EN 55022.
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Product Overview
The Soloist HD Pro is the perfect solution for High Definition Plasma and LCD digital signage or kiosk
applications. The Soloist HD Pro provides MPEG 2 and AVC/H.264 high definition and standard definition
file playback from solid state storage and IP stream decoding. Whatever your source, it automatically
scales the content to match your monitor's capabilities up to a
stunning 1080i high definition display. The media can easily be loaded, managed, and scheduled for
playout using the onboard, web-based Control Interface.
Operations
● Play and/or Decode MPEG-2 and AVC H.264 HD: Step up to stunning playback of high
definition AVC/H.264 and MPEG-2 media.
● Automatically Scale SD to HD: Play both SD and HD content with the same player which
automatically sizes video with advanced scalar algorithms to the desired output resolution from
480i up to full HD 1080i.
● Control Playout:The Soloist HD Pro includes a built-in command interface and scheduler that can
play a list of files and loop indefinitely, or be triggered from external control systems from the
parallel or serial ports.
● Tune into IPTV Networks: Tune in and decode IP Multicast HD content with fall back playout of
stored content.
● Synchronize Playback: Deploy multiple players on the same network and get synchronized
playback of your content.
● Sound Professional: Decode stereo MPEG 1 Layer 2, Dolby Digital and decode or downmix Dolby
5.1.
● Manage Content: The included on-board web control application lets you manage your media,
play lists and schedules on the player while controlling the playout. With the ability to view log files
and real-time playout data, day-to-day operations and troubleshooting is streamlined.
Applications
The Soloist HD Pro is the ideal platform for:
● Retail: Impress customers with high definition (HD) retail digital signage and point of purchase
advertising on Plasma and LCD monitors.
● Tradeshows and Museums: Get the detail you need with native HD playback or upscaled
standard definition (SD) for kiosks and interactive displays.
● Private IP Networks: Stream live content to the Soloist HD Pro over IP for point-to-point or
multicast playout. Fall back to playback of stored content when live stream is off.
What’s Included
The Soloist HD Pro ships with the following:
● Soloist HD Pro Digital Media Server
● Terminal Connection Kit 1:
○ Power cord
○ Ethernet cable
○ serial adapter
○ three 5-pin removable stereo terminal audio plugs
● Web-based command and control interface
Other Options
● edjeShelf w/Hardware: Holds 1 Soloist HD Pro unit, power cord and provides cable tie slots (PN: 200-024-
1AKIT)
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Front Panel
The Function Buttons and Directional Keypad of Soloist HD Pro are used to configure and monitor the
configurations and output of the device.
Panel Diagram
Front Panel LEDs
The Soloist HD Pro Front Panel consists of Operational Indicator LEDs, LCD display, and groups of
programming and arrow control buttons.
System / Operation Status Indicator LEDs
Power
Alarm
Link
Green: Power is on
Off (not lit): Power is off
Off (not lit): no alarm
Yellow: minor alarm
Red: major alarm
Green: Ethernet Link Detected
Busy
Network traffic
Storage / Aux
Off (not lit): No Ethernet Connection detected
Orange / Green Flashing: Unit is busy /
Off (not lit): No detected network traffic
Off (not lit)
Decode Indicator LEDs
Play
Green: Unit is playing from internal stored
content
Off (not lit): Power is not playing
Mode / Mulicast
Green: Unit is decoding / playing an IP
Multicast
Orange: Unit is decoding / playing a DVB ASI
Feed
Off (not lit): Not decoding / playing ASI or IP
Video
Green: Unit is decoding / playing video
Off (not lit): Unit is in idle mode or not
outputting video
Audio
Display Target
Alarm
Programming Function Buttons and Arrow Keys
Green: Unit is decoding and outputting Audio
Off (not lit): Unit is not outputting Audio
Green: Corresponding resolution LED NTSC,
PAL, 720, 1080, Other will be lit when
outputting configured video resolution
Off (not lit): Unit is decoding / playing video
Off (not lit): no alarm
Yellow: minor alarm
Red: major alarm
The Soloist HD Pro has an LCD display on the front panel. Using the Mode, Select,Enter, Escape buttons
and directional buttons, you can navigate the front panel menu and control the unit
Control Function
Mode Cycles through the available menus
Select selects a menu or sub-menu
Enter enter a value placed into a menu field
Escape return one level within a menu or to the main menu
Directional Keypad
Arrow keys control the cursor on the LCD display and are used to page through the options in a
menu/sub-menu and to place entries in fields.
Unit Security
Rules:
● The Soloist HD Pro is always logged in on startup.
● If the device has logged out due to accident, or a login duration timer being set (see below), you
will need to log back in. To log in from a logged-out status follow the key sequence below. Note
that the key sequence spells the word U-S-E-R.
Step Action
1 Press <Select>
2 Press <Up> arrow
3 Press <Select>
4 Press <Enter>
5 Press <Right> arrow
6 Press <Enter>
The front panel also has a login duration capability. This setting allows you to specify a time frame in
which the unit will automatically log itself out if it receives no control inputs via the front panel or API
session.
Possible Values:
0 (Zero): The unit will not auto-logout
1-9: The number of minutes until logout if no input is received.
Main System Banner Menu
The main banner menu is a non-editable display. It displays the current installed and applied firmware
version the unit is running as well as the product name.
Key Functions
While in the main menu, the following navigation keys have special meaning in the operation of the Soloist
HD Pro.
Increase LCD Contrast / Brightness
1. 1. Press and hold <Mode> and <Escape> buttons
2. 2. Press <Up> arrow to desired level
Decrease LCD Contrast / Brightness
1. 1. Press and hold <Mode> and <Escape> buttons
2. 2. Press <Down> arrow desired level
Reset the unit
1. 1. Press and hold <Mode> and <Escape> buttons
2. 2. Press the <Right> arrow
3. 3. Release all three buttons at the same time
System Menu
The following diagram illustrates the structure and flow of the System Menu on the Adtec Soloist HD
Pro device:
Login
Item Function Options API Command
Login If the front panel is in a ‘logged out’
state, all configurations are read only.
User must login to change values.
Login
Duration
Specifies the time-out value for
automatically logging out of the front
panel once a user logs in for security
purposes. Setting a time of 0 disables
automatic logout capabilities
N/A N/A
0 - 9 ( minutes ) *.SYSD LDR
Network Sub-menu
Item Function Options API Command
Ethernet
IP Address
Ethernet
IP Mask
IP address of unit on your
network
Defines the units’ Ethernet
Port relative to the rest of
your network
user-defined using<left/right
arrow> and<select> buttons
default is 192.168.10.48
user-defined using<left/right
arrow> and<select> buttons
default is 255.255.255.0
*.SYSD IPA 0
*.SYSD IPM 0
Ethernet
DHCP
GigE IP
Address
GigE IP
Mask
GigE
DHCP
Gateway
IP Address
Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol; allows the device
to self-locate network
Ethernet parameters
GigE IP address of unit on
the network
Defines the units’ GigE Port
relative to the rest of your
network
Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol; allows the device
to self-locate network
Ethernet parameters
traffic director for off-LAN
resources
On (finds own DHCP Address)
Off (defaults to last entered IP
Address)
default is OFF
user-defined using<left/right
arrow> and<select> buttons
default is 192.168.20.48
user-defined using<left/right
arrow> and<select> buttons
default is 255.255.255.0
On (finds own DHCP Address)
Off (defaults to last entered IP
Address)
default is OFF
user-defined using<left/right
arrow> and<select> buttons
default is 192.168.10.1
*.SYSD DHCP 0
*.SYSD IPA 1
*.SYSD IPM 1
*.SYSD DHCP 1
*.SYSD GIP
Time Sub-menu
Item Function Options Adtec API Command
Time specifies system time
24 Hour Clock Format
Timezone specifies time zone unit
operates in
user-defined using <left/right
arrow> and <select> buttons
user-defined using <left/right
arrow> and <select> buttons
*.SYSD TIM
*.SYSD TIZ
NTP Sub-menu
Item Function Options Adtec API
Commands
NTP Status Network Transfer
Protocol
NTP IP
Address
IP address for
Network Transfer
Protocol server
Displays whether or not your unit
is in sync with the designated NTP
server
user-defined using <left/right
arrow> and <select> buttons;
default = 0.0.0.0
*.SYSD NIP
STATUS
*.SYSD NIP
Alarm Menu
Item Function Options
Event Record Log of events outside of operating
parameters
scroll up and down to view log items
Mirror Sub-menu
Item Function Options Commands
Host Mode Set the automated
ftp mirroring mode.
Host IP
Address
Client Name
& Password
IP address for
Mirroring Server
Sets the Username
and Password to
access Mirroring
Server
Client (Turns Mirroring Off)
Mirror List (Use a
MIRRORLISTFILE to add/delete
local files)
Mirror Client (Mirrors all files
found on Server)
user-defined using <left/right
arrow> and<select> buttons;
default = 0.0.0.0
user-defined using <left/right
arrow> and <select> buttons
Username and password are
separated by a comma
*.SYSD HOM
*.SYSD HIP
*.SYSD CPW
Com2 Settings
Item Function Options Adtec API
Commands
Com2
Settings
RS-232 terminal monitor for
communicating with the internal
host motherboard for diagnostics
115200 8 1 NONE
57600 8 1 NONE
38400 8 1 NONE
19200 8 1 NONE
9600 8 1 NONE
default is 38400 8 1
NONE
*.SYSD com2
Firmware Version
Item Function Options Adtec API
Commands
Firmware Displays current version of firmware
(read only)
N/A *.DPID BAN
Decoder Menu
The following diagram illustrates the structure and flow of the Decoder Menu on the Adtec Soloist HD Pro
device. This menu gives you access and control to the unit's handling of digital video and audio, and
multicasting for these elements.
Decoder Status
Item Function Options Adtec API
Commands
Decode
Status
Displays current playout status
(read only)
N/A *.DPID TRA
Display Target
Item Function Options Adtec API
Commands
Display
Target
Television resolution; set to match
resolution of the intended display;
unit will scale up/ down to match.
See Supported
Targets below
*.DCMD VID
Supported Video Display Targets
Television Standards
NTSC NTSCJ 1080P23 1080I59
PAL 720P50 1080P24 1080I60
PALM 720P59 1080I50 1080P59
PALN (Web UI Only) 720P60 1080P50 1080P60
PC Monitor Standards
VESA640X350X85 VESA800X600X72 VESA1152X864X75 VESA1360x768x60
VESA640X400X85 VESA800X600X75 VESA1280X768X60 VESA1400X1050X60
VESA640X480X60 VESA800X600X85 VESA1280X768X75 VESA1400X1050X75
VESA640X480X72 VESA848X480X60 VESA1280X768X85 VESA1400X1050X85
VESA640X480X75 VESA1024X768X43 VESA1280X960x60 VESA1600X1200X60
VESA640X480X85 VESA1024X768X60 VESA1280X960x85 VESA1920X1200X60
VESA720X400X85 VESA1024X768X70 VESA1280X1024x60 XGA1080I50 *
VESA800X600X56 VESA1024X768X75 VESA1280X1024x75 XGA1080I60 *
VESA800X600X60 VESA1024X768X85 VESA1280X1024X85
* Note: XGA 1080i 50 and XGA1080i60 are "custom" display targets and are not recognized within the
industry. They are also only available on firmware builds 2.02.10 and up on specific Adtec products- the
signEdje, edje-4111, Soloist HD Pro, and the Soloist4111.
Video Sub-menu
Item Function Options Commands
Hue Set video hue; default value is 512 0-1024 *.DCMD HUE
Brightness Set video brightness; default value is
512
Contrast Set video contrast; default value is 512 0-1024 *.DCMD CON
Saturation Set video saturation; default value is 512 0-1024 *.DCMD SAT
0-1024 *.DCMD BRI
Audio Sub-menu
Item Function Options Commands
Track Select Select the audio track to be decoded
and output.
The 'track' is defined as the first,
second, etc audio track as found in
the transport PGM pid (transport
streams), or as the n'th audio
stream found in a program stream.
If TSN is set to 0, then the system
will use the AUI or IAT settings to
determine which track to decode.
If none of these options are set,
then the system will decode the
'first' audio stream that is found. If
the TRACKSELECT option has been
set to a non-default value, it will
override the AUI setting and the IAT
setting.
Volume Volume of audio in decibels; default
value is 0 dB
SPDIF Mode Set the SPDIF mode. Four settings
are possible:
1. Off: No SPDIF output
2. Uncompressed: decoded stereo
PCM output on SPDIF
3. Compressed: non-decoded data
output on SPDIF
4. Passthrough: compressed data
output only; no analog audio
0 = trackselect
inactive
1 = first defined
audio stream
played
n = nth defined
audio stream
played
-49 dB through =24
dB, Mute
0 = no SPDIF
output
1 = uncompressed
2 = compressed
3 = passthrough
*.DCMD
TSN
*.DCMD
VOL
*.DCMD
SPM
SDI Audio
Matrix
SDI Audio Matrix allows any of the
eight channels of audio originating
from the decoder to be routed to
any of the eight audio outputs on
the SDI interface. This enables the
customization of the audio channel
mappings from their default
configuration.
Note: Only the first two channels, 1
& 2, are available originating from
the decoder at this time. The other
channels originating from the
decoder will not carry any audio
data.
Valid audio
channels are 1-8
*.DCMD
SMX
Multicast Sub-menu
Item Function Options Commands
Mode Turns streaming MPEG to Off or
Receive; When enabled, the
device can receive an MPEG
Stream over the network using
UDP or RTP protocols.
Rx IP
Address
RX Port Port number for receiving
Multicast IPA sets the multicast
receive Group IP address. IP
Multicast receiving is supported
from compatible streamers.
multicast on the defined Multicast
IP Add.
Off
Recieve
user-defined
using<left/right
arrow>
and<select>
buttons
default is 0.0.0.0
0-65535 *.DCMD MRP
*.DCMD MMO
*.DCMD MRI
DVB-ASI Sub-menu
Item Function Options Commands
Mode Enable or disable the DVB_ASI
receive operation
Program
Number
Specify the program number to
decode when the system is
receiving an MPTS ASI Stream
Off
Recieve
Stream Defined;
Generated from
the stream PAT
and PMT Tables
*.DCMD DVB
*.DCMD DPN
Back Panel Diagram
Note: Some connectors have been discontinued or changed over the life of the product. Consult your units’ rear panel for correct
placement cables and connectors.
Enlarged back panel segments to show connector placement
Connections
Connection Function
DVB-ASI IN Incoming video signals
75 Ohm,terminated SMPTE 259M BNC connector
HD/SD SDI OUT 75 Ohm terminated SMPTE 259M and SMPTE292M (auto-detect) BNC
connector
HDMI HDMI v1.3 and DVI v1.0 compliant transport
CVBS OUT 75 Ohm terminated NTSC or PAL D1 Composite Video Output. BNC connector
GbE (eth1) 10/100/1000 base T ethernet interface; 2 LED indicators
Link- device networked
Busy- traffic on interface
COM1 Terminal monitor connection port for diagnostic access to unit's motherboard.
default 115200 bps
COM2 RS232 connection port for API control. default 38400 baud
ETH 10/100
(eth0)
USB 2.0 Not currently supported / Reserved for future use
SPDIF OUT Sony/Phillips Digital Interface; compressed digital audio transport
Balanced Stereo
Audio Out
DVC PARPORT Parallel IO Interface for Start, Stop, Status, Alarm, and general purpose
POWER AC Power- standard 3-pin plug (70-240 VAC 50-60 Hz)
10/100 base T ethernet interface; 2 LED indicators
Link- device networked
Busy- traffic on interface
Six balanced, 600 Ohm outputs on three 5-pin mini-RST connectors
interfacing to control systems
Installation
One Soloist HD Pro server can be installed into a one-rack unit 19” rack slot. Power should be applied to
the unit and configured with a valid IP address and display target via the front panel.
Set-up an IP Address
Step Action
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press the <Mode> button until SYSTEM MENU is displayed on the LCD screen, then
press <Select>.
Press the <Down> arrow until NETWORK MENU is displayed on the LCD screen, then
press <Select>
Press the <Down> arrow until Ethernet IP Address item is shown on the LCD screen.
Enter the IP address desired for the unit using the <Select> and arrow buttons, then
press <Enter> to save.
Note: The Ethernet IP Address and IP Mask are the settings of the Ethernet port used
for control and communication. Make sure that this port is on the same network as the
control computer.
Press the <Down> arrow button until Ethernet IP Mask is displayed on the LCD screen,
then press <Select>.
Enter the IP Mask using the <Select> and arrow buttons, then press <Enter> to save.
Set-up a Display Target
Step Action
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Press the <Mode> button until DECODER MENU is displayed on the LCD screen, then
press <Select>.
Press the <Down> arrow until Display Target is displayed on the LCD screen.
To change the output display resolution, press <Select> and navigate to the desired
video resolution setting, and then press <Enter> to save.
Note: The display target setting is the output resolution and refresh rate used
simultaneously on both the HDMI, SDI and the composite BNC video outputs.
Therefore, to view video on the composite BNC output port, select one of the NTSC or
PAL display targets.
Make Connections
Connect: Make the following general cable connections for your setup:
Cable Connection
Video Connect a video or Composite monitor to the correct SDI, HDMI or
the composite BNC connector.
Analog Audio Connect Analog Left and Right RCA Cable to display unit
Digital Audio Connect RCA Digital Audio Cable to Digital Audio Decoder
Ethernet Ethernet: Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port for
external control.
Confirm: Plug in the Adtec Soloist HD Pro and confirm that the IP address is correct on your unit, and
that the Link LED on the front of the unit is lit before using Adtec's web-based control application.
Chapter 3 - On-Board Control Interface
Control Application
Adtec Digital provides a web-based command and control (C&C) Graphical User Interface (GUI) application
for our products, often referred to as Web UI. Soloist HD Pro devices with firmware versions 2.05.XX and
up are able to use this application.
Browser Compatibility:
● Firefox ®: 3.0 (recommended) and higher
● MS Internet Explorer®: 7.0 and higher
● Safari®: 3.0 and higher
● Opera®: 9.0 and higher
● Google Chrome®: 31 and higher
Note for Safari® users:
● The C&C program is designed to use the Bonjour Zero Configuration Protocol.
○ When using Safari, click on the " ^^ " symbol to open a networked devices list.
○ Select the device to point the browser to that device's IPA.
○ IE® and Firefox® users can use Bonjour through the use of plug-ins.
* Note to mediaControl Users *
The latest firmware versions on the Adtec Soloist HD Pro Media Player will no longer work with the older
mediaControl interface software.
● mediaControl will not work with firmware versions after 2.3.14.
Zero Configuration Technology
Adtec Digital makes use of Zero Configuration technology to make it easier to integrate your Adtec device into your IP
network. With one mouse click, the device will assign itself an open IP address and announce its presence to the rest of
your network. Adtec devices will reference themselves by serial number, which is also located on the back of the device.
If you wish to access the web application without using Bonjour, and have configured your device with an IP address
manually through the front panel, point a web browser to the device's IP address; the web application sign-in page (see
below) will display.
Login
Access the C&C web-based application by pointing your web browser to the unit's IP address. The
following screen (image reduced for clarity) will appear:
Image reduced for clarity
Log in to the Web UI C&C application by clicking the "Proceed to Login" button and typing in the user
name 'adtec' and the password 'none' (the word none spelled out) in the pop-up box that appears. You
can also access release notes from this screen.
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