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AMX TDS

Television Distribution System

ClearQAM / ATSC (High Definition)

Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

Television Distribution System

Last Revised: 11/04/2011

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AMX Television Distribution System (TDS) .........................................................1

Overview .................................................................................................................. 1

Network Considerations.................................................................................................. 1

System Diagram - TDS Distribution ................................................................................ 2

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition) ...................................................3

Overview .................................................................................................................. 3

System Components ................................................................................................. 3

DTV-TX03-US Transmitters ....................................................................................... 4

Product Specifications..................................................................................................... 4

Front Panel - Status LEDs ................................................................................................ 5

Rear Panel - TUNER IN .................................................................................................... 5

Recommended Signal Levels ....................................................................................................... 5

Rear Panel - 10/100 Network Port .................................................................................. 6

10/100 Network Port Pinouts and Signals................................................................................... 6

Ethernet LEDs ............................................................................................................................. 7

Default IP Address ...................................................................................................................... 7

Network Switch Requirements .................................................................................................... 7

Rear Panel - RS-232 Port ................................................................................................. 7

Setting the Transmitter’s IP Address via the RS232 Port ............................................................ 7

setip lan ....................................................................................................................................7

Rear Panel - POWER/12 VDC Connector......................................................................... 8

Rack-Mounting DTV-TX03-US Transmitters..................................................................... 8

DTV-RX02-HD Receivers ......................................................................................... 10

Trademark Acknowledgement ...................................................................................... 10

Product Specifications................................................................................................... 10

Feature Comparison - HD vs SD Receivers.................................................................... 11

DTV-RX02-HD Receivers - Supported Output Resolutions ............................................ 11

Subtitle Support............................................................................................................ 11

Front Panel - External IR Receiver Socket ..................................................................... 12

Front Panel - IR Receiver ............................................................................................... 12

Rear Panel - 10/100 Network Port ................................................................................ 12

Default IP Address .................................................................................................................... 12

Network Port Pinouts and Signals............................................................................................. 12

Ethernet LEDs ........................................................................................................................... 12

Rear Panel - Video Output Connectors ......................................................................... 13

Rear Panel - Audio Output Connectors ......................................................................... 13

Rear Panel - RS 232 Port ............................................................................................... 13

Setting the Receiver’s IP Address via the RS 232 Port .............................................................. 14

setip lan .................................................................................................................................. 14

Rear Panel - POWER/12 VDC Connector....................................................................... 14

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Wiring and Connections.......................................................................................... 15

Installing DTV-TX03-US Transmitters ...................................................................... 16

Applying Power to the Transmitters ............................................................................. 16

Connecting TV Sources to the Transmitter.................................................................... 16

Connecting a Digital Cable TV Source to DTV-TX03-US Transmitters....................................... 16

Recommended Signal Levels..................................................................................................... 16

Connecting the Transmitters to the Network................................................................ 17

Configuring DTV-TX03-US Transmitters ........................................................................ 17

Installing DTV-RX02-HD Receivers .......................................................................... 17

Applying Power to the Receivers .................................................................................. 17

Connecting DTV-RX02-HD Receivers to the Network ................................................... 18

Connecting an (Optional) Remote IR Receiver to DTV-RX02-HD Receivers................... 18

Configuring DTV-RX02-HD Receivers ............................................................................ 18

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition) .......................................19

Overview ................................................................................................................ 19

System Components ............................................................................................... 19

DTV-TX Transmitters............................................................................................... 20

DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter ................................................................................. 20

Product Specifications ................................................................................................... 21

DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter ................................................................................. 22

Product Specifications ................................................................................................... 22

DTV-TX Transmitters - Front Panel Components .................................................... 23

Front Panel - ETHERNET 10/100 Port ........................................................................... 23

Network Port Pinouts and Signals ............................................................................................ 24

Ethernet LEDs ........................................................................................................................... 24

Default IP Address .................................................................................................................... 24

Front Panel - Status LEDs .............................................................................................. 25

Front Panel - Common Interface Slots ........................................................................... 25

Front Panel - Reset Button ............................................................................................ 26

DTV-TX Transmitters - Rear Panel Components...................................................... 26

Rear Panel - RF IN 1 & 2 ................................................................................................ 27

Rear Panel - RF OUT 1 & 2 (DTV-TX01-DVB-T only)....................................................... 27

Rear Panel - Factory RESET Button ............................................................................... 27

Rear Panel - SERIAL Port ............................................................................................... 28

Setting the Transmitter’s IP Address via the CONSOLE Port.................................................... 28

Rear Panel - 12VDC PWR Connector ............................................................................. 28

DTV-RX01-SD Receivers.......................................................................................... 29

Product Specifications ................................................................................................... 29

Feature Comparison - HD vs SD Receivers .................................................................... 31

Rear Panel - CONSOLE (RJ12) Port ............................................................................... 31

Setting the Receiver’s IP Address via the CONSOLE Port ........................................................ 31

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Rear Panel - IR Rx Port .................................................................................................. 32

Connecting an IR Receiver......................................................................................................... 32

Rear Panel - IR Tx Port .................................................................................................. 32

Connecting an IR Emitter .......................................................................................................... 33

Rear Panel - Reset Pushbutton ...................................................................................... 33

Rear Panel - Status LEDs ............................................................................................... 33

Rear Panel - Audio Output Connectors ......................................................................... 33

Rear Panel - Video Output Connectors ......................................................................... 34

Rear Panel - ETHERNET 10/100 (PoE) Port ................................................................... 34

Default IP Address .................................................................................................................... 34

Network Port Pinouts and Signals............................................................................................. 34

Ethernet LEDs ........................................................................................................................... 34

Performing a Full Factory Reset on the DTV-RX01-SD Receiver.................................... 35

Wiring and Connections.......................................................................................... 36

Installing DTV-TX-DVB Transmitters ....................................................................... 37

Applying Power to the Transmitters ............................................................................. 37

Connecting TV Sources to the Transmitters .................................................................. 37

Connecting a Terrestrial Source to DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitters ........................................... 37

Connecting a Satellite Source to DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitters .............................................. 38

Recommended Signal Levels ..................................................................................................... 38

Connecting the Transmitters to the Network................................................................ 38

Using Conditional Access Module (CAM) Modules........................................................ 39

Configuring DTV-TX-DVB Transmitters ......................................................................... 39

Installing DTV-RX01-SD Receivers .......................................................................... 40

Connecting DTV-RX01-SD Receivers to the Network.................................................... 40

Configuring DTV-RX01-SD Receivers ............................................................................ 40

DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance ..........................................................41

Overview ................................................................................................................ 41

Rear Panel Components.......................................................................................... 42

12 VDC Power Connector ............................................................................................. 42

Video Output Connectors ............................................................................................. 43

10/100 Network Port .................................................................................................... 43

10/100 Network Port Pinouts and Signals................................................................................. 43

Ethernet LEDs ........................................................................................................................... 44

Default IP Address .................................................................................................................... 44

Network Switch Requirements .................................................................................................. 44

Audio Output Connector............................................................................................... 44

DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Controller ..........................................................45

Overview ................................................................................................................ 45

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AMX TDS Installation Overview ........................................................................47

Overview ................................................................................................................ 47

1) Set a Static IP Address for the DTV-MA01.......................................................... 47

2) Access the TDS Configuration Pages .................................................................. 48

3) Configure the NetLinx Master for AMX TDS ...................................................... 48

Load the AMX TDS Module on the NetLinx Master ...................................................... 49

Modify the Master’s Source Code ................................................................................. 49

4) Install System Hardware ..................................................................................... 49

5) Configure the Transmitter(s) ............................................................................... 49

6) Configure the Receiver(s).................................................................................... 51

Scaling and Centering the Picture ................................................................................. 51

Assigning a DTV-RC01 Remote Controller To a Specific Receiver................................. 51

Digital TV Configuration Manager ....................................................................53

Overview ................................................................................................................ 53

Accessing the Digital TV Configuration Manager ................................................... 53

Transmitter Setup Pages......................................................................................... 54

Transmitter Setup - Network Settings ........................................................................... 54

Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup (DTV-TX03-US)........................................................... 56

Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup (DTV-TX01-DVB-T) ..................................................... 58

Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup (DTV-TX02-DVB-S) ..................................................... 61

Transmitter Setup - Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................... 63

Transmitter Setup - Diagnostic Logs ............................................................................. 65

Receiver Setup Pages ............................................................................................. 66

Receiver Setup - Network Settings ............................................................................... 66

Receiver Setup - Channel Setup .................................................................................... 68

Receiver Setup - Output Settings (DTV-RX02-HD) ........................................................ 69

Receiver Setup - Output Settings (DTV-RX01-SD) ......................................................... 70

Receiver Setup - Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................. 72

Receiver Setup - Diagnostic Logs .................................................................................. 73

External AV Setup Page.......................................................................................... 74

System Setup Page ................................................................................................. 75

Serial Commands ..............................................................................................79

Overview ................................................................................................................ 79

Entering Command Mode....................................................................................... 79

DTV-RX02-HD High-Definition Receivers....................................................................... 79

DTV-RX01-SD Receivers ................................................................................................ 79

ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition) Serial Commands ............................................. 79

boot ....................................................................................................................................... 79

setip ....................................................................................................................................... 79

setip lan .................................................................................................................................. 79

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Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition) Serial Commands................................... 80

DHCPd,i.i.i.i,gw.gw.gw.gw,nm.nm.nm.nm ............................................................................. 80

IP? ........................................................................................................................................... 80

STATUS ................................................................................................................................... 80

setip wlan ...............................................................................................................................80

setip clear ...............................................................................................................................80

STATUS ................................................................................................................................... 81

Firmware Upgrades ..........................................................................................83

Overview ................................................................................................................ 83

Upgrading Firmware On the DTV-MA01 ................................................................ 83

Upgrading Firmware on DTV Transmitters and Receivers ...................................... 85

Upgrading Firmware on DTV Transmitters.................................................................... 85

Upgrading Firmware on DTV Receivers ........................................................................ 86

Appendix A: FAQs and Recommendations .......................................................87

FAQs....................................................................................................................... 87

Recommendations .................................................................................................. 88

Appendix B: Network Recommendations .........................................................89

Products Applicability............................................................................................. 89

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 89

Introduction to AMX Television Distribution System .............................................. 89

Network Considerations ......................................................................................... 89

Network Switches ......................................................................................................... 89

Channel/Transport Stream Bandwidth .......................................................................... 89

IGMP ............................................................................................................................. 89

Power Over Ethernet .................................................................................................... 90

Multicast/UDP Port Settings ......................................................................................... 90

Network Distances ........................................................................................................ 90

DHCP Server ................................................................................................................. 90

Appendix C: LNB Recommendations for DTV-TX02-DVB-S Installations .......... 91

Products Applicability............................................................................................. 91

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 91

Introduction To Satellite LNBs ................................................................................ 91

Recommendations for Installing DTV-TX02-DVB-S –

Large System With Quattro LNB ......................................................................... 92

Recommendations for Installing DTV-TX02-DVB-S –

Small System With Quad LNB or Multiswitcher ................................................... 93

Notes and Examples ............................................................................................... 95

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AMX Television Distribution System (TDS)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

DTV-TX03-US Transmitter

DTV-RX02-HD Receiver

DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance

DTV-RC01 Remote Control

High-Definition (ClearQAM/ATSC)

TDS Components

Standard-Definition (DVB Terrestrial & Satellite)

TDS Components

DTV-RX01-SD Receiver

DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter

DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter

AMX Television Distribution System (TDS)

Overview

AMX Television Distribution Systems simplify the capture, storage and distribution of video content by providing integrated solutions that support live video, pre-recorded video or TV signals. Using intuitive interfaces, administrators can control incoming video or TV signals and determine where to project them, either to a display, projector or PC. They support multicast, as well as most industry standard video file formats plus audio. And our solutions can build on an existing video infrastructure to simplify the installation and reduce costs in deploying a video content management system.

AMX Television Distribution System (TDS) products are designed to transmit digital TV content over Ethernet using a multi-cast enabled LAN as opposed to a separate dedicated coaxial cable.

Television distribution is managed via the DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance. Use a PC to connect to the DTV-MA01, to configure the transmitters and receivers in the system.

The AMX TDS Transmitters send a complete transport stream (MPEG2 and MPEG4, H264, as broadcast by the service provider) which can include multiple individual channels of live programming to an AMX TDS Receiver located at the TV display. It also sends control information over the same Ethernet network allowing the ability to centrally manage the displays including powering them on and off. AMX TDS Receivers are available both in High-Definition and Standard Definition models (FIG. 1).

FIG. 1 AMX TDS System Components

Network Considerations

Because of the high bandwidth associated with A/V distribution, the TDS system is typically managed via a separate IT infrastructure. However, content may be streamed over the main network if desired. Consult your IT representative to determine the proper network configuration for the TDS system.

The AMX TDS system transmits audio/video using IP multicast. In order for this to work satisfactorily, it is vital that the network switches are multicast-enabled in order to prevent unwanted flooding of traffic on the network.

Within the context of AMX TDS documentation. the term “Multicast-enabled” means that all

network switches carry out IGMP snooping, and one switch must function as the IGMP querier.

AMX TDS supports version 2 of IGMP.

AMX Television Distribution System (TDS)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

NetLinx Central Controller

DTV-MA01

DTV-RX01

DTV-RX02

DTV-TX01 DTV-TX02DTV-TX03

Touch Panel

LAN

System Diagram - TDS Distribution

FIG. 2 AMX TDS System Diagram

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

DTV-TX03-US Transmitter (front)

DTV-RX02-HD Receiver (front)

DTV-RC01 Remote Control

DTV-MA01 (front)

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

Overview

This section describes the QAM/ATSC (High Definition) version of the AMX TDS, intended primarily for use

within the USA. The High Definition TDS utilizes DTV-TX03-US Digital TV Transmitters (FG1410-03) and DTV-RX02-HD High-Definition Receivers (FG1411-02).

Note that both the High-Definition and Standard Definition versions of the AMX TDS utilize the

DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance (FG1412-01) and (optionally) the DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Controller (FG1411-70).

FIG. 3 shows the primary components of the AMX TDS (HD) system.

FIG. 3 AMX TDS System - Component Devices (QAM-High Definition TDS)

The Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition) version of the TDS is described in the AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition) se ction on page 19.

System Components

The AMX TDS system consists of several components, including a Receiver (and IR Remote Controller), and Transmitter modules.

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition) - Component Devices

Product Name Description FG#

DTV-TX03-US Digital TV Transmitter QAM/ATSC

• For use with QAM/ATSC digital TV broadcasts

• Provides one transport stream

DTV-RX02-HD Digital TV Receiver High Definition FG1411-02 DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance FG1412-01 DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Control FG1411-70

FG1410-03

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

(front)

(rear)

10/100 (RJ45) Ethernet connector (to network)

RS232 Serial connector (DB9: for local device control only)

PWR connector

QAM/ATSC Tuner Input

Communication Status LED (red) Power Status LED (green)

not used

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

DTV-TX03-US Transmitters

The DTV-TX03-US Digital TV Transmitter (FG1410-03) receives the incoming ClearQAM or ATSC signal

and sends the digital TV content to the DTV Receiver located at the display (FIG. 4).

FIG. 4 DTV-TX03-US Transmitter

Product Specifications

DTV-TX03-US Transmitter

Dimensions (HWD): 1" x 10.5" x 4.25" (2.54 cm x 26.67 cm x 10.76 cm) Weight: 1 lb (0.45 kg) Power: • Input Voltage 12VDC

Tuners: 1 internal QAM/ATSC tuner RF Input Level: • 950 - 2150 MHz

Front Panel Components:

Status LEDs: • Power Status LED (green):

USB Connector: not used

Rear Panel Connectors:

TUNER IN (RCA) Accepts incoming QAM/ATSC signals.

10/100 (RJ45): Standard 10/100 Network (RJ45) connector (see Network Switch Requirements). HDMI: Reserved for future implementation. RS232 (DB9): Serial connector for local command line interface (RS232 only). POWER: Barrel plug accepts 12VDC power from the included power supply.

Environment: • Operating Temperature: 32°F - 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

Certifications: • CE

Included Accessories: • 12V Power Supply

Other AMX Equipment: • DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance (FG1412-01)

• Power Dissipation 6~10 Watts

• -35 - -55 dBm

• Communication Status LED (red):

Note: Use the included Coax-to-RCA adapter on this connector.

Note: This connector is intended to be used only with the provided power supply.

• Operating Humidity: 85% (Max relative humidity, non-condensing)

• FCC part 15 Class A

• Coax-to-RCA connector adapter

• DTV-RX02-HD Receiver (FG1411-02)

• CC-232 Serial Communication Cable (FG10-752-04)

• DTV-RK-TX03 Rack-Mounting Kit (FG1410-61)

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Communication Status LED (red)

Power Status LED (green)

Video is distributed via

Ethernet to DTV Receiver(s)

Incoming Digital TV Signal

Front Panel - Status LEDs

The two status LEDs are located on the front panel, directly beneath the AMX logo (FIG. 5):

FIG. 5 Status LEDs

Power Status (green): Lights to indicate that the Transmitter is receiving power and is functional. If

the LED fails to light, check your 12VDC Power connection (see the Applying Power to the Transmitters section on page 16).

Communication Status (red): Lights to indicate that the Transmitter is connected to the network.

The USB Port on the front panel is not used at this time.

Rear Panel - TUNER IN

The TUNER IN (RCA) connector accepts incoming QAM/ATSC TV signals via coax cable (FIG. 6).

FIG. 6 TUNER IN (shown with Coax-to-RCA adapter installed)

In order to use the TUNER IN (RCA) connector with coax cable, you must first install the included Coax-to-RCA adapter (see FIG. 25 on page 16).

Refer to the Connecting TV Sources to the Transmitter section on page 16 for details.

Recommended Signal Levels

AMX TDS Transmitters require good quality input signals. The recommended signal levels for QAM Transmitters are:

Signal to noise ratio (SNR): > 7 - 9 dB

Bit error rate (BER): < 2E-04

For best results, only stream QAM channels with a Strength rating of 201-255, as indicated in the Tuner Setup page (see the Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup (DTVTX03-US) section on page 56).

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Cat5/5e/6 network cable

Rear Panel - 10/100 Network Port

The 10/100 (Ethernet RJ45) port on the front panel provides 10/100 BaseT network connectivity via Cat5/5e/6 network cable (FIG. 7). Refer to the Connecting the Transmitters to the Network section on page 17 for more information.

FIG. 7 10/100 Ethernet Port

DTV-TX03-US Transmitters require Layer 3 switching. Therefore a Layer 3 Network Switch (sometimes referred to as a "Multilayer Switch") is required to operate properly.

10/100 Network Port Pinouts and Signals

The following table lists the pinouts, signals, and pairing for the 10/100 Network port.

10/100 Port Pinouts and Signals

Pin Signals Connections Pairing Color

1 TX + 1 --------- 1 1 --------- 2 Orange-White 2 TX - 2 --------- 2 Orange 3 RX + 3 --------- 3 3 --------- 6 Green-White 4 no connection 4 --------- 4 Blue 5 no connection 5 --------- 5 Blue-White 6 RX - 6 --------- 6 Green 7 no connection 7 --------- 7 Brown-White 8 no connection 8 --------- 8 Brown

FIG. 8 diagrams the pinouts and signals for the 10/100 Port RJ45 connector and cable. Note that while 568B termination is shown in the figure, 568A can also be used, as long as both ends are terminated the same way.

RJ45 wiring diagram

FIG. 8

Consult the Network Administrator for correct cabling from the DTV-TX03-US Transmitter onto the network.

For remote connectivity, the Firewall may have to be configured to open port 2008 for remote

connectivity over UDP.

Ports 5000 and 5001 are required for the Transmitters as well as any ports used for the TDS

Multicast stream.

Ports 5002 and 5003 are fixed as the multicast stream output ports.

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

SPD - Speed LED connection speed is 100 Mbps

and turns Off when speed is

lights (yellow) when the

L/A - Link/Activity LED

lights (green) when the

Ethernet cables are

connected and terminated

10 Mbps.

correctly.

DB9 programming cable

Ethernet LEDs

FIG. 9 Ethernet LEDs

Default IP Address

By default, DTV-TX03-US Transmitters are set to DHCP.

Network Switch Requirements

DTV-TX03-US Transmitters require a Layer 3 Gigabit Switch with multicast support, IGMP Querier/Snooping and PIM.

Rear Panel - RS-232 Port

The RS-232 port on the rear panel provides a serial interface that provides basic diagnostics and the ability to change the IP address, via a standard DB9 connector (FIG. 10).

FIG. 10 RS-232 Port

Use a standard DB9 programming cable such as the CC-232 (FG10-752-04, not included) to

connect to a PC for Terminal communication.

Supported terminal commands are listed in the Serial Commands section on page 79.

Use hyper terminal with default serial settings to communicate with the DTV Transmitters:

Default Serial Settings

Baud Rate: 115200 Data Bits : 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: None

Setting the Transmitter’s IP Address via the RS232 Port

In most cases, all setup and configuration for both Transmitters and Receivers is done via the Digital TV Configuration Manager (see the Digital TV Configuration Manager section on page 53 for information). However, the Transmitter’s IP Address can also be specified via serial command, using the RS232 port on the rear panel (see FIG. 10).

In order to configure the network settings via the RS232 port, the Transmitter must be placed in command mode. To place the Transmitter in command mode, press ’Enter’ while the unit is booting up. To reboot, recycle power by disconnecting and re-connecting the 12VDC POWER connector on the rear panel.

Use the setip lan serial command to configure the network settings:

setip lan Following prompts to configure LAN network settings. This setting takes effect immediately after the

unit boots up.

Enter DHCP option (0/1) > Enter ipAddr: Enter subnet: Enter Gateway: Enter priDNS: Enter secDNS: Enter DomainName:

Note: If DHCP is set, all other options to enter IP address setting will be skipped. If entry is not valid, it will be prompted again. If second entry is still not valid, the configuration will exit without saving.

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Supplied Power Adapter

4 mounting screws 4 washers

mounting shelf

All DTV Transmitters and Receivers must have an assigned IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway Address in order for the DTV system to work correctly. This

applies to units that utilize DHCP and to units that have been assigned Static IP addresses. If you are using DHCP, verify tha t these ad dress assignments are provided by the DHCP Server.

Rear Panel - POWER/12 VDC Connector

Connect the power adapter to the Transmitter, and plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet (FIG. 11).

FIG. 11 POWER/12 VDC Connector

Use ONL Y the power adapter supplied with the Transmitter . Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.

Rack-Mounting DTV-TX03-US Transmitters

Use the DTV-RK-TX03 Rack-Mounting Kit (FG1410-61) to mount the DTV-TX03-US into a standard 19" equipment rack. The DTV-RK-TX03 uses a single RU. The components of the Rack-Mounting Kit are shown in FIG. 12:

FIG. 12 DTV-RK-TX03 Rack-Mounting Kit Components

Rack-mounting the DTV-TX03-US Transmitter requires four plastic grommets, which are not included with the Rack-Mounting Kit. Rather, they are included with the Transmitter.

The mounting base of the DTV-TX03-US Transmitter has four mounting holes that fit over the posts on the mounting shelf.

1. Align the mounting holes on the Transmitter with the mounting posts on the Mounting Shelf (FIG. 13).

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

front

rear

DTV-TX03-US Transmitter

Mounting Shelf

front

rear

Washer (x4)

Mounting Post (x4)

Mounting Hole (x4)

Mounting Screw (x4)

front

rear

Rack-mounting screws (x4, not included)

FIG. 13 Placing the Transmitter on the mounting posts

2. Insert a washer between each Mounting Post on the shelf and matching Mounting Hole on the

Transmitter.

3. Use the supplied mounting screws to secure the Transmitter to the Mounting Shelf.

4. Once the Transmitter is secured to the Mounting Shelf, the entire assembly can be mounted into the

equipment rack using four rack screws (not included - FIG. 14).

FIG. 14 Placing the Transmitter on the mounting posts

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

CVBS digital video Out

SPDIF digital audio OutAnalog audio Out (L/R)

(front)

IR Receiver

RS232 Serial connector

(DB9: for local device control only)

PWR connector

10/100 (RJ45) Ethernet

connector (to network)

Component video Out HDMI video Out

not used

(rear)

External IR Receiver socket

DTV-RX02-HD Receivers

The DTV-RX02-HD High-Definition Receiver (FG1411-02) is located at the display and receives incoming

transmitted digital TV signal (from a DTV Transmitter), and converts it to a compatible format for a target display in High Definition (FIG. 15).

FIG. 15 DTV-RX02-HD Receiver

Trademark Acknowledgement

The design of the DTV-RX02-HD was approved by Dolby™.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Product Specifications

Product Specifications - DTV-RX02-HD Receiver

Dimensions (HWD): 1" x 10.5" x 4.25" (2.54 cm x 26.67 cm x 10.76 cm) Weight: 0.90 lbs (0. 41 kg) Power: • Input Voltage 12VDC

• Power Dissipation 6~10 Watts

Front Panel Components

External IR Receiver Socket:

IR Receiver: The IR Receiver on the front panel allows the DTV-RX02-HD to use the DTV-RC01

USB Ports: not used

Rear Panel Connectors

10/100 (RJ45): Standard 10/100 Network (RJ45) connector.

AUDIO / VIDEO OUT Connectors:

RS232 (DB9): Serial connector for local command line interface (RS232 only).

Connects to External IR Receiver (60-1411-01)

Digital TV Remote Control for channel selection and control of local monitor volume and power.

Note: The DTV-RX02-HD does not support PoE power.

• COMPONENT: 15-pin connector provides Component video output.

• CVBS: RCA connector provides Composite video output.

• L / R Stereo: RCA connectors provide L /R Analog audio output.

• SPDIF: RCA connector provides Digital audio output.

• HDMI: HDMI connector provides HDMI video output.

Note: See for a listing of supported video output resolutions.

Mainly used for control of TV , and can be used for changing IP (see the Setting the Receiver’s IP Address via the RS 232 Port section on page 14 for details).

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Product Specifications - DTV-RX02-HD Receiver (Cont.)

Rear Panel Connectors (Cont.)

POWER: Barrel plug accepts 12VDC power from the included power supply.

Note: This connector is intended to be used only with the provided power supply.

Operating Environment: • Temperature: 35°F - 95°F (5°C - 35°C)

• Humidity: Max. relative humidity - 85% (non-condensing)

Certifications: • CE

• FCC part 15 Class A

Included Accessories: • 12 VDC Power Supply

• DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Control (FG1411-70)

• External IR Receiver (60-1411-01)

Other AMX Equipment: • DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance (FG1412-01)

• DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter (FG1410-01)

• DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter (FG1410-02)

• DTV-TX03-US Transmitter (FG1410-03)

• CC-232 Serial Communication Cable (FG10-752-04)

Feature Comparison - HD vs SD Receivers

The following table provides a summarized feature comparison for the DTV-RX01-SD (Standard Definition) Receivers and DTV-RX02-HD (High-Definition) Receivers:

Feature Comparison - HD vs SD Receivers

Feature DTV-RX01-SD (FG1411-01) DTV-RX02-HD (FG1411-02)

Definition Standard (PAL or NTSC) High (to 1080p)

Video Decoding MPEG2 MPEG2, MPEG4pt2 and MPEG4pt10 (H.264)

Audio Decoding MPEG2 MPEG2, MPEG2layer3 (MP3), AC-3

Subtitles ETSI EN 300 743 EIA-608 (encoded line 21)

IP Stream decoding UDP UDP

PoE Yes No IR Remote (SC-31) Yes Yes IR Remote (SC-33) Yes No

Display Control - IR Yes No

Display Control - Serial Yes Yes

Control Menu Yes Yes

On Screen Display OSD Yes No

MAX CSE support No Yes

Refer to the DTV-RX01-SD Receivers section on page 29 for detailed information on the Standard Definition DTV Receivers.

DTV-RX02-HD Receivers - Supported Output Resolutions

The following table lists all video output resolutions supported by the DTV-RX02-HD Receivers:

DTV-RX02-HD Receivers - Supported Output Resolutions

• 1920 x 1080p / 60Hz (*) • 1080p / 50Hz (*)

• 1920 x 1080i / 60Hz (*) • 1080i / 50Hz (*)

• 1280 x 720p / 60Hz (*) • 720p / 50Hz (*)

• 480p / 60Hz • 576p / 50Hz (*)

• 480i / 60Hz • 576i / 50Hz (*)

Note: The asterisk (*) indicates dual output with HDMI/Component

Subtitle Support

DTV-RX02-HD Receivers do not support the display of subtitles.

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

External IR Receiver

IR Receiver

Cat5/5e/6 network cable

Front Panel - External IR Receiver Socket

The IR Receiver socket on the front panel (FIG. 16) connects to the included External IR Receiver (60-1411-01).

FIG. 16 External IR Receiver Socket

Front Panel - IR Receiver

The IR Receiver on the front panel allows the DTV-RX02-HD to use the DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Control (included) for channel selection and control of local monitor volume and power (FIG. 17).

FIG. 17 IR Receiver

Rear Panel - 10/100 Network Port

The NETWORK (RJ45) port provides 10/100 BaseT network connectivity (FIG. 18). Refer to the Connecting DTV-RX02-HD Receivers to the Network section on page 18 for more information.

FIG. 18 10/100 Network Port

The maximum distance that a Receiver can be mounted from the Network Switch is 100m (328’).

Consult the Network Administrator for correct cabling from the DTV-RX02 Receiver onto the network. For remote connectivity, the Receivers will use ports 2008, 5000, 5001, 5002 and 5003 for remote connectivity over UDP.

Default IP Address

By default, DTV Receivers are set to DHCP.

Network Port Pinouts and Signals

Refer to the 10/100 Network Port Pinouts and Signals section on page 6.

Ethernet LEDs

Refer to the Ethernet LEDs section on page 7.

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Component Video cable

CVBS Composite Video cable

HDMI Audio/Video cable

RCA Stereo cable Digital cable

DB9 programming cable

Rear Panel - Video Output Connectors

The Video Output connectors contained within the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT group on the rear panel (FIG. 19):

FIG. 19 Video Output Connectors

COMPONENT: The black 15-pin connector provides Component video output. CVBS: The yellow CVBS RCA connector provides Composite video output. HDMI: The HDMI connector provides HDMI audio/video output.

Rear Panel - Audio Output Connectors

The Audio Output connectors are contained within the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT group on the rear panel (FIG. 20):

FIG. 20 Audio Output Connectors

Analog: Standard red and white AUDIO RCA connectors provide analog stereo audio output

(White = Left, Red = Right).

Digital: The orange SPDIF RCA connector provides digital audio output.

Rear Panel - RS 232 Port

The RS-232 Port on the rear panel provides a RS232 serial interface for local device control, as well as diagnostic and troubleshooting purposes, via a standard DB9 connector (FIG. 21).

FIG. 21 RS 232 Port

Use a standard DB9 programming cable such as the CC-232 (FG10-727, not included) to connect

to a PC for Terminal control.

Supported terminal commands are listed in the ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition) Serial

Commands section on page 79.

Connecting the Serial port on the DTV Transmitters is not an essential step in the installation process. While the Serial port can be used for many of the same configuration options and control/diagnostics/troubleshooting functions, in most cases it is preferable to use the Digital TV Configuration Manager to perform these tasks. See the Digital TV Configuration Manager section on page 53 for details

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Supplied Power Adapter

Use hyper terminal with default serial settings to communicate with the DTV Transmitters:

Default Serial Settings

Baud Rate: 115200 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: None

Setting the Receiver’s IP Address via the RS 232 Port

In most cases, all setup and configuration for both Transmitters and Receivers is done via the Digital TV Configuration Manager (see the Digital TV Configuration Manager section on page 53 for information). However, the Receiver’s IP Address can also be specified using a local command line interface, accessible via the RS 232 (DB9) port on the rear panel (see FIG. 10 on page 7).

In order to configure the network settings via the RS 232 Port, the Receiver must be placed in Command mode. To place the Receiver in Command mode, press Enter while the unit is booting up.

To reboot, re-cycle power to the unit by disconnecting and re-connecting the 12VDC POWER connector on the rear panel.

Use the following command to configure the network settings:

setip lan Following prompts to configure LAN network settings. This setting takes effect immediately after the

unit boots up.

Enter DHCP option (0/1) > Enter ipAddr: Enter subnet: Enter Gateway: Enter priDNS: Enter secDNS: Enter DomainName:

All DTV Transmitters and Receivers must have an assigned IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway Address in order for the DTV system to work correctly. This applies to units that utilize DHCP and to units that have been assigned Static IP addresses. If you are using DHCP, verify tha t these ad dress assignments are provided by the DHCP Server.

Refer to the Serial Commands section on page 79 for a listing of all supported Serial commands.

Rear Panel - POWER/12 VDC Connector

Connect the power adapter to the Transmitter, and plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet (FIG. 22).

FIG. 22 POWER/12 VDC Connector

Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the Receiver. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Incoming TV signal

DTV-TX03-US Transmitter

Incoming TV signal

DTV-TX03-US Transmitter

Incoming TV signal

DTV-TX03-US Transmitter

DTV-RX02-HD Receiver

Incoming TV signal

DTV-TX03-US Transmitter

(front)

PoE Network Switcher

MAX-CSE

PC providing multi-cast video stream

providing DVD video output

Display Device

Provides access to the TDS Configuration Manager

Video Server providing multi-cast video stream

DHCP Server

(Layer 3 Switching required)

DTV-MA01

TDS Management Appliance

Wiring and Connections

FIG. 23 illustrates a common system installation of the AMX TDS ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition) System:

FIG. 23 AMX TDS - Network Configuration

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

(rear)

Power Supply

TUNER IN

(RCA) connector

Coax-to-RCA adapterCoax cable

(Type-F connector)

DTV-TX03-US

Coax

TUNER IN:

Incoming ATSC/QAM

digital TV signal

Installing DTV-TX03-US Transmitters

Applying Power to the Transmitters

Each DTV-TX03-US Transmitter receives 12 VDC power via the 12VDC POWER connector on the rear panel (FIG. 24).

FIG. 24 Applying Power to the Transmitters

This connector is intended to be used only with the provided power supply.

Connecting TV Sources to the Transmitter

DTV-TX03-US Transmitters receive QAM/ATSC digital TV broadcasts, and connect to a cable outlet via the TUNER IN (RCA) connector.

In order to use the TUNER IN connector with coax cable, you must first install the included Coax-to-RCA adapter (FIG. 25):

FIG. 25 Installing the Coax-to-RCA Connector Adapter on the TUNER IN (RCA) port

Connecting a Digital Cable TV Source to DTV-TX03-US Transmitters

To connect from cable to the DTV-TX03-US, use coax cable with an F-type connector (FIG. 26):

FIG. 26 Connecting a ATSC/AQM Digital TV signal to DTV-TX03-US Transmitters

Recommended Signal Levels

AMX DTV Transmitters require good quality input signals. The recommended signal levels are specified below.

ATSC:

Signal level: > 45 dBµV and < 70 dBµV

Signal to noise ratio (SNR): > 26dB

Bit Error Rate (BER): < 2E-04

QAM:

Signal to noise ratio (SNR): > 7 - 9 dB

Bit error rate (BER): < 2E-04

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Connect to LAN (via Network Switcher)

(rear)

Power Supply

Connecting the Transmitters to the Network

DTV-TX03-US Transmitters require Layer 3 switching. Therefore a Layer 3 Network Switch (sometimes referred to as a "Multilayer Switch") is required to operate properly.

Use the ETHERNET 10/100 Port on the front panel of the DTV-TX03-US Transmitter to connect each Transmitter to the network, via Cat5/5e/6 UTP network cable (FIG. 27).

FIG. 27 Connecting the Transmitters to the Network

Refer to the Rear Panel - 10/100 Network Port section on page 6 for details on the 10/100 Network

Port, including Pinouts and Signals information, and descriptions of the port LEDs.

Network Configuration for the Transmitters is done via the Digital TV Configuration Manager (see

the Transmitter Setup - Network Settings section on page 54 for information).

By default, DTV-TX03-US Transmitters are set to DHCP.

Configuring DTV-TX03-US Transmitters

The Transmitters are configured via the Digital TV Configuration Manager. See the Transmitter Setup Pages section on page 54 for information.

Installing DTV-RX02-HD Receivers

DTV-RX02-HD Receivers receive TDS broadcasts from DTV-TX03-US Transmitters (via Ethernet), and pass the signal to the end display-device via standard A/V connectors.

DTV-RX02-HD Receivers do not connect directly to the Transmitters. Rather, they connect to Transmitters indirectly via the LAN (using a network switch).

One DTV-RX02-HD Receiver is required for each display device. The Receivers are designed to be

mounted on or near the display devices.

Each DTV-RC01 remote controller is associated with a Receiver via options in the Digital TV

Configuration Manager. See the Receiver Setup Pagessection on page 66 for instructions.

Applying Power to the Receivers

Each DTV-RX02-HD Receiver receives 12 VDC power via the 12VDC POWER connector on the rear panel (FIG. 28).

FIG. 28 Applying Power to the Receiver

This connector is intended to be used only with the provided power supply.

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Standard A/V connectors connect the Receiver to the display device

Network Switcher

DTV-RX02-HD Receiver

Cat5/5e/6

Connecting DTV-RX02-HD Receivers to the Network

Use standard (Cat5/5e/6 UTP) network cable to connect the DTV-RX02-HD Receivers to a network switcher.

DTV-RX02-HD Receivers feature standard A/V connectors to deliver the incoming TV signal to the display device (FIG. 29).

FIG. 29 Connecting DTV-TX01 Transmitters to DTV-RX02-HD Receivers

Refer to the DTV-RX02-HD Receivers section on page 10 for detailed descriptions of the connectors and A/V outputs available on the Receivers.

Connecting an (Optional) Remote IR Receiver to DTV-RX02-HD Receivers

Use the External IR Receiver socket on the front panel to connect the included External IR Receiver (60-1411-01). The IR Receiver provides wired IR control of the RX02.

Configuring DTV-RX02-HD Receivers

The Receivers are configured via the Digital TV Configuration Manager. See the Receiver Setup Pages section on page 66 for information.

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

DTV-RC01 Remote Control

DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance (front)

DTV-RX01-SD Receiver (front)

DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter (front) DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter (front)

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

Overview

This section describes the Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition) version of the AMX TDS, intended

primarily for use outside the USA. The Standard Definition TDS utilizes DTV-TX01-DVB-T (FG1410-01) and DTV-TX02-DVB-S (FG1410-02) Digital TV Transmitters, and DTV-RX01-SD Receivers (FG1411-01).

There are two versions of the Standard Definition DTV-TX Digital TV Transmitter:

DTV-TX01-DVB-T - The DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter supports DVB-T (terrestrial) signals.

The DTV-TX01-DVB-T features RF 1/2 OUT output connectors to allow multiple streams for maximum channel coverage.

DTV-TX02-DVB-S - The DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter supports DVB-S (satellite) signals.

Note that both the High-Definition and Standard Definition versions of the AMX TDS utilize the DTV-MA01

TDS Management Appliance (FG1412-01) and (optionally) the DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Controller (FG1411-70).

FIG. 30 AMX TDS System - Component Devices (Standard Definition TDS)

The ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition) version is described in the AMX TDS ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition) section on page 3.

System Components

The Standard Definition AMX TDS system consists of several components, including a Receiver (and IR Remote Controller), and Transmitter modules. There are two Transmitter modules available, to accommodate Terrestrial and Satellite digital TV broadcasts. Generally, both of the Transmitters are operated and managed in the same way. However, each Transmitter has some unique features and management requirements, as described in this document.

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

NETWORK

RS232 Serial connector (DB9: for local device control only)

(front)

(rear)

2-pin PWR connector

Factory

RF IN 2

RF IN 1

Common Interface Slots 1 & 2

Streaming status (green)

Network Connectivity status (green) Power status (yellow)

RJ45 connector

(to network)

Reset button

RF OUT 2

RF OUT 1

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition) - Component Devices

Product Name Description FG#

DTV-TX01-DVB-T Digital TV Transmitter DVB-T

• For use with terrestrial digital TV broadcasts

• Provides two transport streams

DTV-TX02-DVB-S Digital TV Transmitter DVB-S

• For use with satellite digital TV broadcasts

• Provides two transport streams

DTV-RX01-SD Digital TV Receiver Standard Definition FG1411-01 DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance FG1412-01 DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Control FG1411-70

DTV-TX Transmitters

There are two versions of the DTV-TX Digital TV Transmitter:

DTV-TX01-DVB-T (FG1410-01) - The DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter supports DVB-T

(terrestrial) signals. The DTV-TX01-DVB-T features RF 1/2 OUT output connectors to allow multiple streams for maximum channel coverage.

DTV-TX02-DVB-S (FG1410-02) - The DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter supports DVB-S

(satellite) signals.

FG1410-01

FG1410-02

DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter

The DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter (FG1410-01) supports DVB-T (terrestrial) signals, and features RF 1/2

OUT output connectors to allow multiple streams for maximum channel coverage (FIG. 31).

FIG. 31

DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Product Specifications

DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter

Dimensions (HWD): 2.18" x 5.41" x 7.60" (5.56cm x13.74cm x 19.30cm) Weight: 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg) Power Requirements: • Power Consumption: 6W

• Voltage rating: nominal 12 to 13.5V DC

• Current draw at 12V: 0.5A Tuners: 2 internal tuners RF Input Level: • 480 ˜ 860 MHz

• -35 ˜ -50 dBm

Front Panel Components

• NETWORK Connector: Standard RJ45 connector.

• LEDs: Three LEDs indicate the status of the Transmitter:

• Streaming LED (green): Flashes if only one tuner is streaming. Steady on if both

tuners are streaming.

• Network Connectivity LED (green): Lights to indicate that the Transmitter is

connected and communicating with the network.

• Power status LED (yellow): Lights to indicate that the Transmitter is receiving

power, and is functional.

• Common Interface

Slots 1 & 2:

• RESET button: Press to reboot the Transmitter.

Rear Panel Components:

• RF INPUTs: Two TV aerial plug/Belling-Lee connectors accept incoming terrestrial signals.

• RF OUTPUTs: Two RF aerial plug/Belling-Lee connectors allow you to daisy chain

• Factory Reset Button: The recessed Factory Reset button on the rear panel allows you to perform a full

• SERIAL (RS232): DB9 serial connector for local command line interface (RS232 only).

• PWR: 2-pin mini-phoenix connector provides 12VDC power from the power supply.

Environment: • Operating Temperature: 32°F - 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

Certifications: • CE

Other AMX Equipment: • DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance (FG1412-01)

Dual Common Interface Slots enable the Transmitter to select encrypted channels in cases where this is supported by the broadcaster.

Note: Before de-scrambling content using the Common Interface Slots, ensure that you have the appropriate authority/rights to transmit the de-scrambled content on your network.

DTV-TX01-DVB Transmitters together.

Note: There is a 3db signal loss on RF output relative to the RF input.

factory reset (resets flash and reboots the Transmitter in DHCP mode):

• Press and hold the recessed Factory Reset button while simultaneously pressing

the Reset button on the front panel.

• Continue to hold the Factory Reset button while the unit is rebooting.

• Release when the Streaming Status LED begins to flash.

Note: A 12VDC Power Supply is required (not included)

• Operating Humidity: Max. relative humidity - 85% (non-condensing)

• FCC part 15 Class A

• DTV-RX01-SD Receiver (FG1411-01)

• DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter (FG1410-02)

• DTV-RK, Rack Mount Kit for DVB-T/S Transmitters (FG1410-60)

• CC-232 Serial Communication Cable (FG10-752-04)

• 12V Power Supply

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

NETWORK

RS232 Serial connector (DB9: for local device control only)

(front)

(rear)

2-pin PWR connector

Factory

RF IN 2

RF IN 1

Common Interface Slots 1 & 2

Streaming status (green)

Network Connectivity status (green) Power status (yellow)

RJ45 connector

(to network)

Reset button

DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter

The DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter (FG1410-02) supports DVB-S (satellite) signals (FIG. 32).

FIG. 32 DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter

Product Specifications

DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter

Dimensions (HWD): 2.18" x 5.41" x 7.60" (5.56cm x13.74cm x 19.30cm) Weight: 2.65 lbs (1.20 kg) Power Requirements: • Power Consumption: 4.8W

Tuners: 2 internal tuners RF Input Level: • 950 - 2150 MHz

Front Panel Components

• NETWORK Connector: Standard RJ45 connector.

• LEDs: Three LEDs indicate the status of the Transmitter:

• Voltage rating: nominal 12 to 13.5V DC

• Current draw at 12V: 0.5A

• -35 - -55 dBm

• Streaming LED (green): Flashes if only one tuner is streaming. Steady on if both tuners are streaming.

• Network Connectivity LED (green): Lights to indicate that the Transmitter is connected and communicating with the network.

• Power status LED (yellow): Lights to indicate that the Transmitter is receiving power, and is functional.

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Cat5/5e/6 network cable

DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter (Cont.)

• Common Interface Slots 1 & 2:

• RESET button: Press to reboot the Transmitter.

Rear Panel Components:

• RF INPUTs: Two coaxial (Type F) input connectors accept incoming satellite signals.

• Factory Reset Button: The recessed Factory Reset button on the rear panel allows you to perform a full

• SERIAL (RS232): DB9 serial connector for local command line interface (RS232 only).

• PWR: 2-pin mini-phoenix connector provides 12VDC power from the power supply.

Environment: • Operating Temperature: 32°F - 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

Certifications: • CE

Other AMX Equipment: • DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance (FG1412-01)

Dual Common Interface Slots enable the Transmitter to select encrypted channels in cases where this is supported by the broadcaster.

Note: Before de-scrambling content using the Common Interface Slots, ensure that you have the appropriate authority/rights to transmit the de-scrambled content on your network.

Note: The DVB-S unit does not provide LNB power, or a 22kHz tone. Therefore, to change polarization or LO frequency, an LBN/22kHz injector is required at the head-end.

factory reset (resets flash and reboots the Transmitter in DHCP mode):

• Press and hold the recessed Factory Reset button while simultaneously pressing the Reset button on the front panel.

• Continue to hold the Factory Reset button while the unit is rebooting.

• Release when the Streaming Status LED begins to flash.

• Operating Humidity: Max. relative humidity - 85% (non-condensing)

• FCC part 15 Class A

• DTV-RX01-SD Receiver (FG1411-01)

• DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter (FG1410-01)

• DTV-RK, Rack Mount Kit for DVB-T/S Transmitters (FG1410-60)

• CC-232 Serial Communication Cable (FG10-752-04)

• 12V Power Supply

DTV-TX Transmitters - Front Panel Components

The front panel components are identical on the DTV-TX01-DVB-T and DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitters .

Front Panel - ETHERNET 10/100 Port

The ETHERNET 10/100 (RJ45) port on the front panel provides 10/100 BaseT network connectivity via Cat5/5e/6 network cable (FIG. 33). Refer to the Connecting the Transmitters to the Network section on page 38 for more information.

FIG. 33

ETHERNET 10/100 Port

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

SPD - Speed LED

connection speed is 100 Mbps and turns Off when speed is

lights (yellow) when the

L/A - Link/Activity LED

lights (green) when the

Ethernet cables are

connected and terminated

10 Mbps.

correctly.

Network Port Pinouts and Signals

The following table lists the pinouts, signals, and pairing for the NETWORK port.

RJ45 Network Port Pinouts and Signals

Pin Signals Connections Pairing Color

FIG. 34 diagrams the pinouts and signals for the Network RJ45 connector and cable. Note that while 568B termination is shown in the figure, 568A can also be used, as long as both ends are terminated the same way.

FIG. 34

RJ45 wiring diagram

Consult the Network Administrator for correct cabling from the DTV-TX Transmitter onto the network. For remote connectivity, the Firewall may have to be configured to open port 2008 for remote connectivity over UDP. Ports 5000 and 5001 are required for the Transmitters as well as any ports used for the TDS Multicast stream. Ports 5002 and 5003 are fixed as the multicast stream output ports.

Ethernet LEDs

FIG. 35 Ethernet LEDs

Default IP Address

By default, DTV-TX Transmitters are set to DHCP.

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Streaming Status

Network Connectivity

Power Status

Common Interface Slots

Front Panel - Status LEDs

There are three LEDs on the front panel to indicate various types of device status (FIG. 36):

FIG. 36 Status LEDs

Status LEDs

Streaming Status (green): Flashes if only one tuner is streaming. Steady on if both tuners are

streaming.

Network Connectivity Status (green): Lights to indicate that the Transmitter is connected to the network. Power Status (yellow): Lights to indicate that the Transmitter is receiving power and is

functional. If the LED fails to light, check your 12VDC Power connection (see the

Applying Power to the Transmitters section on page 37).

Front Panel - Common Interface Slots

DTV-TX Transmitters provide two Common Interface Slots on the front panel (FIG. 37) to enable decryption of channels where this is supported by the broadcaster (such as in the case of Top Up TV).

FIG. 37

Only single-channel streams (as opposed to full stream mode) can be decoded with the Common Interface Slots.

Refer to the Using Conditional Access Module (CAM) Modules section on page 39 for more information.

Common Interface Slots

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Reset Button

RS232 Serial connector

(DB9: for local device

control only)

2-pin PWR

Factory

RF IN 2

RF OUT 2

RF IN 1

RF OUT 1

connector

RESET button

RS232 Serial connector

(DB9: for local device

control only)

2-pin PWR

Factory

connector

RESET button

RF IN 2

RF IN 1

DTV-TX01-DVB-T

DTV-TX02-DVB-S

Front Panel - Reset Button

Press to reboot the Transmitter (FIG. 38).

FIG. 38 Reset Button

DTV-TX Transmitters - Rear Panel Components

The rear panel components and connectors for DTV-TX01-DVB-T and DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitters (FIG. 39) are described in the following sub-sections:

FIG. 39 DTV-TX01-DVB-T - Rear Panel Components

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

RF IN 1

Video is distributed via

Ethernet to DTV Receiver(s)

RF IN 2

Incoming Digital TV Signal

(up to 2 per DTV Transmitter)

Video is distributed via

Ethernet to DTV Receiver(s)

RF-1

INPUT

RF OUT 1 RF IN 1

RF-2

INPUT

Coax

Rear Panel - RF IN 1 & 2

The RF IN 1 & 2 connectors accept incoming digital TV signals via a standard coaxial input.

FIG. 40 DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter - RF IN 1/2

These connectors can also be used to accept incoming signals from another upstream Transmitter, in installations with multiple Transmitters (see FIG. 41 on page 27).

Refer to the following sections for more information:

Connecting a Terrestrial Source to DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitters section on page 37. Connecting a Satellite Source to DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitters section on page 38.

Rear Panel - RF OUT 1 & 2 (DTV-TX01-DVB-T only)

The RF OUT 1 & 2 aerial plug/Belling-Lee connectors (on the DTV-TX01-DVB-T only) allow you to daisy chain DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitters together. Use these connectors to send the TV signal coming into the RF IN 1 & 2 connectors to other downstream DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitters (FIG. 41).

FIG. 41 DTV-TX01-xx Transmitter

Each time an RF feed is output from a Transmitter and fed back into another downstream Transmitter (as an RF input), the signal strength will be lower approximately a 3dB drop in signal level for each split in signal.

Rear Panel - Factory RESET Button

The recessed Factory Reset button on the rear panel allows you to perform a full factory reset (resets flash and reboots the Transmitter in DHCP mode):

1. Press and hold the recessed Factory Reset button while simultaneously pressing the Reset button on the

front panel.

2. Continue to hold the Factory Reset button while the unit is rebooting.

3. Release when the Streaming Status LED (see FIG. 36 on page 25) begins to flash.

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Rear Panel - SERIAL Port

The SERIAL Port on the rear panel provides a RS232 serial interface for local device control, as well as diagnostic and troubleshooting purposes, via a standard DB9 connector.

Use a standard DB9 programming cable such as the CC-232 (FG10-752-04, not included) to

connect to a PC for Terminal control.

Supported terminal commands are listed in the Serial Commands section on page 79.

While the Serial port can be used for network setup, in most cases it is preferable to use the Digital TV Configuration Manager to perform these tasks. Connecting the Serial port on the DTV Transmitters is not an essential step in the installation process.

Use hyper terminal with default serial settings to communicate with the DTV Transmitters:

Default Serial Settings

Baud Rate: 115200 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: None

Setting the Transmitter’s IP Address via the CONSOLE Port

In most cases, all setup and configuration for both Transmitters and Receivers is done via the Digital TV Configuration Manager. However, the Transmitter’s IP Address can also be specified using a local command line interface, accessible via the CONSOLE (RJ12) port.

In order to configure the network settings on the Transmitters, the Transmitter must be placed in Command

mode (via the IPTVsetup serial command):

IPTVsetup<LF><CR>

Use the following command to configure the network settings:

DHCPd,i.i.i.i,gw.gw.gw.gw,nm.nm.nm.nm Sets IP details:

• d = 1: DHCP on, 0, DHCP off

• i = ip

• gw = gateway

• nm = network mask

All DTV Transmitters and Receivers must have an assigned IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway Address in order for the DTV system to work correctly. This

applies to units that utilize DHCP and to units that have been assigned Static IP addresses. If you are using DHCP, verify tha t these ad dress assignments are provided by the DHCP Server.

Rear Panel - 12VDC PWR Connector

To use the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector with a 12 VDC-compliant power supply, the incoming PWR and GND cables from the external source must be connected to their corresponding locations on connector (FIG. 42).

1. Insert the PWR and GND wires on the terminal end of the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix cable. Match the

wiring locations of the +/- on both the power supply and the terminal connector.

2. Tighten the clamp to secure the two wires. Do not tighten the screws excessively; doing so may strip the

threads and damage the connector.

3. Verify the connection of the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix to the external 12 VDC-compliant power supply.

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

PWR +

GND -

Transmitter

Power Supply

ETHERNET (RJ45) Port

IR Tx port

IR Rx port

CVBS digital video Out

COMPONENT video Out

SPDIF digital audio Out

Analog audio Out (L/R)

CONSOLE (RJ12) Port

Status LEDs

Reset button

Factory Reset Button (recessed)

(front)

(rear)

FIG. 42 2-pin mini-Phoenix connector wiring diagram (direct power)

For safety reasons, DTV-TX Transmitters must be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

DTV-RX01-SD Receivers

The DTV-RX01-SD Receiver (FG1411-01) accepts the digital TV signals being output by the DTV

Transmitters via TDS and decodes the signals, in order to provide standard A/V connections for target display devices (FIG. 43).

FIG. 43 DTV-RX01-SD Receiver

Product Specifications

Product Specifications - DTV-RX01-SD

Dimensions (HWD): • 1.21" x 8.55" x 3.68" (3.08cm x 21.72cm x 9.37cm)

• Can be mounted to the display device using standard VESA brackets. Weight: 1.60 lbs (0.725 kg) Power: PoE (Power Over Ethernet) - as a PoE-powered device, the DTV Receiver must be

used either with a PoE-enabled Network Switch, or with an PoE injector.

• PoE Class: Class 2

• Power consumption (typical usage): 3.5W

Front Panel Component

Factory Reset button (recessed):

The recessed Factory Reset button on the front panel is used in conjunction with the Reset pushbutton on the rear panel to perform a full factory reset of the Receiver.

A full factory reset resets flash and reboots the unit in the factory default IP address mode (DHCP).

See Performing a Full Factory Reset on the DTV-RX01-SD Receiver section on page 35 for details.

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Product Specifications - DTV-RX01-SD (Cont.)

Front Panel Components (Cont.)

CONSOLE: RJ12 connector provides local command line interface (via RS232 only).

The RS01 RS-232 Serial Transmit Cable (FG-RS01) is to be used on this port.

Note: On some units, this connector may be labelled “SERIAL”, but the connector functions the same in either case.

IR Rx: 3.5mm stereo input port, for connection of an IR receiver to allow setup of the DTV-

RX01-SD, and for channel selection and control of local monitor volume and power. The IR03 External IR Receiver module (FG-IR03) can be connected to this port.

Rear Panel Components

IR Tx: 3.5mm stereo output port allows one IR-controlled device (such as a local monitor)

to be controlled via an optional wired IR emitter. The IR01 IR Emitter Module (FG-IR01) can be connected to this port.

RESET pushbutton: Press to reboot the Receiver. See the Performing a Full Factory Reset on the DTV-

RX01-SD Receiver section on page 35 for details.

Status LEDs: Three LEDs indicate the status of the Receiver:

•Power (red): Lights to indicate that the Receiver is receiving power (via PoE), and is functional.

• Streaming (yellow): Flashes to indicate that the Receiver is receiving or sending data from or to the master.

• Lock (green): Lights to indicate that the Receiver is locked to a transport stream, and should be playing video/audio (if valid channel is selected).

AUDIO: RCA connectors provide audio output:

• LEFT: Analog audio Left Out

• RIGHT: Analog audio Right Out

• S/PDIF: Digital audio Out

VIDEO: RCA connectors provide video output:

• CVBS: Yellow RCA provides Composite video Out.

• RED / Pr: Component output: Pr

• BLUE / Pb: Component output: Pb

• GREEN / Y: Component output: Y

NETWORK: Standard RJ45 connector connects the Receiver to the network and provides PoE

Environment: • Operating Temperature: 35°F - 95°F (5°C - 35°C)

Certifications: • CE

Included Accessories: • DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Control (FG1411-70)

Other AMX Equipment: • DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance (FG1412-01)

power to the unit (requires PoE-enabled network switcher, or PoE injector).

• Operating Humidity: Max. relative humidity - 85% (non-condensing)

• FCC part 15 Class A

• IR03 External Infrared Receiver Module (FG-IR03)

• DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter (FG1410-01)

• DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter (FG1410-02)

• IR01 IR Emitter Module (FG-IR01)

• PS-POE-AF PoE Injector (FG423-80) - required only if connected to a non PoEenabled network switcher.

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

RS232 Serial Transmit cable

Feature Comparison - HD vs SD Receivers

The following table provides a summarized feature comparison for the DTV-RX01-SD (Standard Definition) Receivers and DTV-RX02-HD (High-Definition) Receivers:

Feature Comparison - HD vs SD Receivers

Feature DTV-RX01-SD (FG1411-01) DTV-RX02-HD (FG1411-02)

Definition Standard (PAL or NTSC) High (to 1080p)

Video Decoding MPEG2 MPEG2, MPEG4pt2 and MPEG4pt10 (H.264)

Audio Decoding MPEG2 MPEG2, MPEG2layer3 (MP3), AC-3

Subtitles ETSI EN 300 743 EIA-608 (encoded line 21)

IP Stream decoding UDP UDP

PoE Yes No IR Remote (SC-31) Yes Yes IR Remote (SC-33) Yes No

Display Control - IR Yes No

Display Control - Serial Yes Yes

Control Menu Yes Yes

On Screen Display OSD Yes No

MAX CSE support No Yes

Refer to the DTV-RX02-HD Receivers section on page 10 for detailed information on the DTV Receivers.

All connectors are located on the rear panel of the DTV-RX01-SD, for ease of installation and easy access.

Rear Panel - CONSOLE (RJ12) Port

The CONSOLE (RJ12) port (FIG. 44) provides access to a local command line interface via RS232, via the

RS01 RS232 Serial Transmit Cable (FG-RS01, not included).

FIG. 44 CONSOLE (RJ12) Port

See the Serial Commands section on page 79 for a listing of all supported Serial commands.

Setting the Receiver’s IP Address via the CONSOLE Port

In most cases, all setup and configuration for both Transmitters and Receivers is done via the Digital TV Configuration Manager (see the Receiver Setup Pages section on page 66 for information).

However, the Receiver’s IP Address can also be specified using a local command line interface, accessible via the CONSOLE (RJ12) port.

The default baud rate is 115200.

In order to configure the network settings on the Receivers, the Receiver must be placed in Command mode

(via the IPTVsetup serial command):

IPTVsetup<LF><CR>

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

IR03 IR Receiver

IR03 IR Receiver (FGIR03)

IR01 IR Emitter (FGIR01)

IR01 IR Emitter

Use the following command to configure the network settings:

DHCPd,i.i.i.i,gw.gw.gw.gw, nm.nm.nm.nm

All DTV Transmitters and Receivers must have an assigned IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway Address in order for the DTV system to work correctly. This

applies to units that utilize DHCP and to units that have been assigned Static IP addresses. If you are using DHCP, verify tha t these ad dress assignments are provided by the DHCP Server.

Rear Panel - IR Rx Port

The IR Rx (IR Receiver) port supports remote control of connected IR devices. IR remote control requires an IR03 External IR Receiver Module (FG-IR03, included) to receive IR commands from the remote controller (FIG. 45).

Sets IP details:

• ip = ip

• gw = gateway

• nm = network mask

FIG. 45 IR Rx Port

The Receiver must be powered-down before connecting or removing an IR Emitter or IR Receiver. These connections are not hot-swappable.

Connecting an IR Receiver

1. Remove power from the DTV Receiver.

2. Connect the IR03 IR Receiver cable to the IR Rx port on the DTV Receiver.

3. Run the cable and attach the IR receiver bud such that it has a clear line-of-sight with the intended remote

control device.

4. Replace power to the DTV Receiver.

Rear Panel - IR Tx Port

The IR Tx IR Transmitter port supports wired control of one connected IR device (FIG. 46).

FIG. 46 IR Tx Port

To issue IR commands to a display device, an IR01 External IR Emitter Module (FG-IR01, not included) is

installed on the display device.

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Reset Pushbutton

Power

Streaming

Lock

RCA Stereo cable

Digital Stereo cable

Connecting an IR Emitter

1. Connect an IR01 IR Emitter cable (FG-IR01) to the IR Tx port on the DTV Receiver.

2. Run the other end of the IRTX cable to the display device and locate the IR window.

3. Attach the IR Emitter bud over the device’s IR sensor by removing the cover of the reverse side of the

Emitter and sticking it directly over the IR window.

Rear Panel - Reset Pushbutton

Press to the Reset Pushbutton on the rear panel to reboot the Receiver (FIG. 47).

FIG. 47 Reset Pushbutton

The RESET pushbutton is used in conjunction with the recessed Factory Reset button on the front panel to perform a full factory reset of the Receiver. See the Performing a Full Factory Reset on the DTV-RX01-SD Receiver section on page 35 for details.

Rear Panel - Status LEDs

There are three LEDs on the rear panel to indicate various types of device status (FIG. 48):

FIG. 48 Status LEDs

Power (red): Lights to indicate that the Receiver is receiving power (via PoE), and is functional. Streaming (yellow): Flashes to indicate that the Receiver is receiving or sending data from or to the

master.

Lock (green): Lights to indicate that the Receiver is locked to a transport stream, and should be

playing video/audio (if valid channel is selected).

Rear Panel - Audio Output Connectors

The Audio Output connectors are grouped under "AUDIO" on the rear panel (FIG. 49):

FIG. 49 Audio Output Connectors

Analog: Standard red and white AUDIO RCA connectors provide analog stereo audio output

(White = Left, Red = Right).

Digital: The Black SPDIF RCA connector provides digital audio output.

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Component Video cable

Composite Video cable

Cat5/5e/6 network cable

Rear Panel - Video Output Connectors

The Video Output connectors are grouped under "VIDEO" on the rear panel (FIG. 50):

FIG. 50 Video Output Connectors

Component: The green, red and blue COMPONENT RCA connectors provides Component

(Y/Pb/Pr) video output.

CVBS: The yellow CVBS RCA connector provides Composite video output.

Rear Panel - ETHERNET 10/100 (PoE) Port

The ETHERNET 10/100 (PoE) RJ45 port (FIG. 51) provides 10/100 BaseT network connectivity as well as PoE (Power over Ethernet). Refer to the Connecting DTV-RX01-SD Receivers to the Network section on page 40 for more information.

FIG. 51 ETHERNET 10/100 (PoE) Port

As a PoE-powered device, the DTV Receiver must be used either with a PoE-enabled Network Switch (such as the NXA-ENET24PoE), or with an PoE injector (such as the PS-POE-AF).

The maximum distance that a Receiver can be mounted from the Network Switch is 100m (328’).

Consult the Network Administrator for correct cabling from the DTV-RX01 Receiver onto the network. For remote connectivity, the Receivers will use ports 2008, 5000, 5001, 5002 and 5003 for remote connectivity over UDP.

Default IP Address

By default, DTV Receivers are set to DHCP. See the Setting the Receiver’s IP Address via the CONSOLE Port section on page 31.

Network Port Pinouts and Signals

Refer to the Network Port Pinouts and Signals section on page 24.

Ethernet LEDs

Refer to the Ethernet LEDs section on page 24.

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Yellow LED

Reset pushbutton

Factory Reset button (recessed)

(front)

(rear)

Performing a Full Factory Reset on the DTV-RX01-SD Receiver

The recessed Factory Reset button on the front panel, in conjunction with the Reset pushbutton on the rear panel (FIG. 52), allows you to perform a full factory reset of the DTV-RX01-SD Receiver. A full factory reset resets flash and reboots the unit in the factory default IP address mode (DHCP).

FIG. 52 Performing a Full Factory Reset on the Receiver

To perform a full factory reset:

1. Press and hold the factory reset button, recessed on front panel.

2. Press and release the reset button on rear.

3. Wait until the yellow LED starts to flash and release the factory reset button.

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

PoE Network Switcher

PC providing multi-cast video stream

Display Device

Provides access to the TDS Configuration Manager

Video Server providing multi-cast video stream

Incoming TV signal

DTV-RX01 Receiver

DTV-TX Transmitter

DHCP Server

DTV-MA01

TDS Management Appliance

Wiring and Connections

FIG. 53 illustrates a common system installation of the AMX TDS Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard-Definition) Systems:

FIG. 53 AMX TDS - Network Configuration

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

(rear)

Power Supply

RF IN 1:

Incoming Terrestrial

digital TV signal

RF OUT 1 (optional): To other DVBT Transmitters

(from aerial)

Coax cable / Belling-Lee connector)

RF IN 2:

Incoming Terrestrial

digital TV signal

(from aerial)

RF OUT 2 (optional): To other DVBT Transmitters

(rear)

Coax cable / Belling-Lee connector)

Installing DTV-TX-DVB Transmitters

Applying Power to the Transmitters

Each DTV-TX-DVB Transmitter receives 12 VDC power via the 2-pin captive-wire PWR connector on the rear panel (FIG. 54).

FIG. 54 Applying Power to the Transmitters

Refer to the Rear Panel - 12VDC PWR Connector section on page 28 for details on the power connection.

Connecting TV Sources to the Transmitters

DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitters receive Terrestrial digital TV broadcasts, and connect to an aerial

(antenna).

DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitters receive Satellite digital TV broadcasts, and connect to a satellite

dish.

For DTV-TX02-DVB-S T ransmitters, LNB power and 22kHz tone need to be added at the head-end.

Connecting a Terrestrial Source to DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitters

Each DTV-TX01 Transmitter has two tuners labelled RF1 and RF2, with TV aerial plug inputs (Belling-Lee connectors) on the rear panel.

To connect the terrestrial source to the DTV-TX01, connect the TV aerial (antenna) to the RF IN 1 or RF IN 2 tuner input (FIG. 55):

FIG. 55 Connecting a Terrestrial Source to DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitters

This could be a connection direct from the aerial, or it could be via a splitter in order to connect to

multiple Transmitters.

Where the aerial feed is split, use an active splitter to avoid loss of signal strength.

The terrestrial aerial should be installed by a professional installer, ensuring that the signal levels conform to the requirements listed in the Recommended Signal Levels section on page 38.

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Coax

RF IN 1:

Incoming Satellite

digital TV signal

(from dish)

Coax

RF IN 2:

Incoming Satellite

digital TV signal

(from dish)

(rear)

Connect to LAN (via Network Switcher)

Cat5/5e/6

Connecting a Satellite Source to DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitters

Each DTV-TX02 Transmitter has two tuners labelled RF1 and RF2 with standard coax inputs on the rear panel. To connect from the satellite dish to the DTV-TX02, use a co-axial cable with male F-type connector (FIG. 56):

FIG. 56 Connecting a Satellite Source DTV-TX02-DVB-S Satellite Transmitters

The DTV-TX02 unit does not provide LNB power, or a 22kHz tone. Therefore, to change polarization or LO frequency, an LBN/22kHz injector is required at the head-end.

Recommended Signal Levels

The satellite dish should be installed by a professional installer, ensuring that the signal levels conform to the requirements listed below:

Terrestrial:

Signal level: > 45 dBìV and < 70 dBìV

Signal to noise ratio (SNR): > 26dB

Bit Error Rate (BER): < 2E-04

Satellite:

Signal to noise ratio (SNR): > 7 - 9 dB

Bit error rate (BER): < 2E-04

Connecting the Transmitters to the Network

Use the ETHERNET 10/100 Port on the front panel of the DTV-TX-DVB Transmitter to connect each Transmitter to the network, via Cat5/5e/6 UTP network cable (FIG. 57).

FIG. 57 Connecting the Transmitters to the Network

Note that while DTV-RX01-SD Receivers require PoE for power, the DTV-TX01 Transmitters are

powered locally, and do not utilize PoE. (see the Applying Power to the Transmitters section on page 37).

Refer to the Front Panel - ETHERNET 10/100 Port section on page 23 for details on the

ETHERNET 10/100 Port, including Pinouts and Signals information, and descriptions of the Ethernet LEDs.

Network Configuration for the Transmitters is done via the Digital TV Configuration Manager (see

the Tran smitter Setup - Network Settingssection on page 54 for information).

By default, DTV-TX01 Transmitters are set to DHCP.

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Slot 2 (de-scrambles signals for Tuner 2)

Slot 1 (de-scrambles signals for Tuner 1)

(front)

Using Conditional Access Module (CAM) Modules

Two Common Interface Slots on the front panel enable the Transmitter to select encrypted channels (in cases where this is supported by the broadcaster), via appropriate Conditional Access Module (CAM) modules (FIG. 58).

FIG. 58 Common Interface Slots

Only a single channel per stream can be decoded per tuner.

Before de-scrambling content, ensure that you have the appropriate authority/rights to transmit the de-scrambled content on your network.

CAM modules can be inserted/removed while the Transmitter is running.

Configuring DTV-TX-DVB Transmitters

DTV Transmitters are configured via the Digital TV Configuration Manager. See the Digital TV Configuration Manager section on page 53 for information.

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Standard A/V connectors connect the Receiver to the display device

PoE Network Switcher

DTV-RX01 Receiver

Cat5/5e/6

Installing DTV-RX01-SD Receivers

DTV-RX01-SD Receivers receive TDS broadcasts from DTV-TX01-DVB-T and DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitters (via Ethernet), and pass the signal to the end display-device via standard A/V connectors.

DTV-RX01-SD Receivers do not connect directly to the Transmitters. Rather, they connect to Transmitters indirectly via the LAN, using a PoE-enabled network switch.

DTV-RX01-SD Receivers receive power via PoE, therefore it is required that a PoE network

switcher (i.e. the NXA-ENET24PoE - FG2178-61 from AMX) is used to connect the Receivers to the network.

One DTV-RX01-SD Receiver is required for each display device. The Receivers are designed to be

mounted on or near the display devices.

Each DTV-RC01 remote controller is associated with a Receiver via options in the Digital TV

Configuration Manager. See the Assigning a DTV-RC01 Remote Controller To a Specific Receiver section on page 51 for instructions.

Connecting DTV-RX01-SD Receivers to the Network

Use standard (Cat5/5e/6 UTP) network cable to connect the DTV-RX01-SD Receivers to a PoE-enabled network switcher.

DTV-RX01-SD Receivers feature standard A/V connectors to deliver the incoming TV signal to the display device (FIG. 59).

FIG. 59 Connecting DTV-TX01 Transmitters to DTV-RX01-SD Receivers

Configuring DTV-RX01-SD Receivers

The Receivers are configured via the Digital TV Configuration Manager. See the Receiver Setup Pages section on page 66 for information.

DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Status light (surrounds the Power Switch)

Power Switch

USB Ports

Serial Port

Power

SVGA Video Out

HDMI Video Out

Ethernet Port

USB Ports

Audio Out

(front)

(rear)

DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance

Overview

The DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance (FG1412-01) manages television distribution in a TDS system

(FIG. 60).

FIG. 60 DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance

Product Specifications - DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance

Dimensions (HWD): 6.54" x 1.89" x 6.46" (16.6 cm x 4.8 cm x 16.4 cm) Weight: 2.85 lbs (1.3 kg) Power • 100-240VAC, 1.5A, 50/60Hz

Environmental: • Environment Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 50°C (32 ~ 122°F)

Enclosure: Enclosure SECC with black matte finish Operating System: POSReady 2009

Front Panel Components

Status: Blue LED indicates power status and hard drive activity Power Switch: Turns power on/off.

USB Ports: 2 Type-B USB 2.0 Ports for connecting USB mouse and keyboard.

• 90W (20V, 4.5A) AC Adapter

• Storage Temperature: -30 ~ 60ºC (-22 ~ 140ºF)

• Relative Humidity : 90% RH (45°C non-Condensing)

Note: This is a "soft switch": flipping the switch while the Player is running issues a shutdown request.

Note: The Player is designed to be used without a keyboard and mouse; they are only required for initial configuration and maintenance.

DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

12 VDC Power Connector

Product Specifications - DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance (Cont.)

Rear Panel Components

Power Connector: • 90W (20V,4.5A) AC Adapter

USB Ports: 4 Type-B USB 2.0 Ports. Ethernet Port: RJ-45 Ethernet port provides Gigabit Ethernet communication between the Player

Audio Out: Provides stereo audio output

Serial Port: Provides serial control over devices which support RS232 commands HDMI Video Out : Provides HDMI video output to the display, via an HDMI cable VGA Video Out: Provides analog RGBHV video output to the display

e-SATA: Reserved for future use Certifications CE, FCC, UL, CB Included Accessories One power adaptor Other AMX

Equipment:

• Input Voltage AC 100-240V

Note: Isolate IT Power System Connection.

and the LAN.

Note: The Audio in (blue) and Microphone (red) connectors are not used.

• DTV-RX01-SD Receiver (FG1411-01)

• DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter (FG1410-01)

• DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter (FG1410-02)

• DTV-RX02-HD Receiver (FG1411-02)

• DTV-TX03-US Transmitter (FG1410-03)

Rear Panel Components

12 VDC Power Connector

Connect the power adapter to the unit, and plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet (FIG. 61).

FIG. 61

Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the DTV-MA01. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.

12 VDC Power Connector

DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

HDMI Video OutputVGA Video Output

10/100 Network Port

Video Output Connectors

The VGA and HDMI Video Output connectors are located on the rear panel (FIG. 62):

FIG. 62 Video Output Connectors

VGA: The VGA connector provides analog RGBHV. HDMI: The HDMI connector provides HDMI video output.

10/100 Network Port

The 10/100 (Ethernet RJ45) port on the front panel provides 10/100 BaseT network connectivity via Cat5/5e/6 network cable (FIG. 63).

Refer to the AMX TDS Installation Overview section on page 47 for more information.

FIG. 63 10/100 Network Port

10/100 Network Port Pinouts and Signals

The following table lists the pinouts, signals, and pairing for the 10/100 Network port.

10/100 Port Pinouts and Signals

Pin Signals Connections Pairing Color

DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

SPD - Speed LED connection speed is 100 Mbps

and turns Off when speed is

lights (yellow) when the

L/A - Link/Activity LED

lights (green) when the

Ethernet cables are

connected and terminated

10 Mbps.

correctly.

Analog Audio Output

FIG. 64 diagrams the pinouts and signals for the 10/100 Port RJ45 connector and cable. Note that while 568B termination is shown in the figure, 568A can also be used, as long as both ends are terminated the same way.

FIG. 64 RJ45 wiring diagram

Consult the Network Administrator for correct cabling from the DTV-MA01 onto the network.

For remote connectivity, the Firewall may have to be configured to open port 2008 for remote

connectivity over UDP.

Ports 5000 and 5001 are required for the Transmitters as well as any ports used for the TDS

Multicast stream.

Ports 5002 and 5003 are fixed as the multicast stream output ports.

Ethernet LEDs

FIG. 65 Ethernet LEDs

Default IP Address

By default, the DTV-MA01 is set to DHCP.

The DTV-MA01 must be set to a static IP address, or have the DHCP server set up to always give it the same IP address. Automatic re-assignment of the IP

address via DHCP may cause communication issues with the TDS system. If the DTV-MA01 is assigned a new IP address, then all TX and RX units in the system must be rebooted.

Network Switch Requirements

The DTV-MA01 requires a Layer 3 Gigabit Switch with multicast support, IGMP Querier/Snooping and PIM.

Audio Output Connector

The green 1/8" stereo connector provides analog audio output (FIG. 66). Note that the Audio in (blue) and Microphone (red) connectors are not used.

FIG. 66 Analog Audio Output

DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Controller

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

AMX - Displays user-defined Control Menu MENU - Displays menu options (EPG, sub-titles, language) GUIDE - Displays the EPG (program list) EXIT - Exits any on-screen displays

INFO - Access detailed program information F1 - user-programmable (via NetLinx code) OFF - Powers off/on the local display device MUTE - Mutes the audio

SEL - Select the highlighted option on-screen

Red - Page Up (EPG) Green - Page Down (EPG) Yellow - user-programmable (via NetLinx code) Blue - user-programmable (via NetLinx code)

(#)0-9 - Enter Channel numbers VOL - Up/Down arrows adjust volume on display device CH - Up/Down arrows change channels on display device

DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Controller

Overview

The DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Controller (FG1411-70) allows the user to change the channel and

navigate the available channels (FIG. 67).

FIG. 67 DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Controller

Product Specifications - DTV-RC01 Remote Controller

Dimensions (HWD): • 3 5/16" x 2 1/8" x 1/4" (3.31" x 2.13" x 0.25")

• 8.41cm x 5.39cm x 0.63 cm

Battery: CR 2032 lithium battery

Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Rated Supply Voltage: 3Vdc. / CR2032

Each DTV-RC01 is associated with a single DTV-RX02-HD Receiver, via options in the Receiver Setup - IR Settings page. See the Assigning a DTV-RC01 Remote Contr oller To a Specific Receiver section on page 51 for

information.

The DTV-RC01 controls the DTV-RX02-HD Receiver via its built-in IR Receiver, or optionally via an External IR Receiver (60-1411-01, not included).

When installing the DTV Receiver, be sure to position the unit so that IR signals from the DTV-RC01 can reach the IR Receiver.

The button functions of the DTV-RC01 are described below:

DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Controller - Button Functions

• AMX: Press to access a user-definable (10x10) Control Menu.

• MENU: Press to access a sub-menu that allows access to the EPG (programming guide), Subtitles and Audio Language settings.

These options allow the selection of the configured settings made in the TDS Configuration Menu, and apply only to the Receiver associated with the DTV-RC01.

DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Controller

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Controller - Button Functions (Cont.)

• GUIDE: Displays the EPG (programming guide).

• EXIT: Press to exit any on-screen display and return to the current program.

• SEL: (Select) - Selects the highlighted option on the screen.

• Arrows (up/down, left/right): Press to navigate within any on-screen menus or displays.

• INFO: Press to access detailed programming information on the current program.

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0 Press to enter channel numbers.

• F1: This button is user-programmable via NetLinx code.

• OFF: Press to power the local display off and on (via NetLinx Code).

• MUTE: Press to mute the audio. Press again to un-mute (via NetLinx Code).

• VOL (up/down): Press to adjust the volume up/down on the local display (via NetLinx Code).

• CH (up/down): Press to change the channel up/down on the local display (via NetLinx Code).

• Red: Press for "Page Up" in the EPG (Programming Guide).

• Green: Press for "Page Down" in the EPG (Programming Guide).

• Yellow: This button is user-programmable via NetLinx code.

• Blue: This button is user-programmable via NetLinx code.

Refer to the Assigning a DTV-RC01 Remote Controller To a Specific Receiver section on page 51 for instructions on associating the DTV-RC01 to a specific Receiver in the system.

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

AMX TDS Installation Overview

Connect a VGA Monitor

Connect USB Keyboard

Connect USB Mouse

Connect Power Cable

Overview

This section gives a brief overview of the steps required to get the AMX TDS system up and running. All configuration is done via options in the Digital TV Configuration Manager web console.

The DTV-MA01 requires Layer 3 switching. Therefore, a Layer 3 Network Switch (also referred to as a "Multilayer Switch") is required to operate properly.

1) Set a Static IP Address for the DTV-MA01

The first step is to make the basic connections to the DTV-MA01 in order to set a Static IP Address for the unit. This will allow you to add the DTV-MA01 to a LAN for subsequent configuration and control:

The DTV-MA01 must be set to a static IP address, or have the DHCP server set up to always give it the same IP address. Automatic re-assignment of the IP

address via DHCP may cause communication issues with the TDS system. If the DTV-MA01 is assigned a new IP address, then all TX and RX units in the system must be rebooted.

1. Connect a USB Keyboard and mouse to any two USB Ports on the unit (USB Ports are available on both

the front and rear panels - see FIG. 68).

AMX TDS Installation Overview

FIG. 68 DTV-MA01 (rear panel)

By default, the DTV-MA01 recognizes all USB keyboards as UK-Style Keyboards. There are subtle differences in the key layouts between UK and US keyboards. Therefore, if you are using a US style keyboard to enter data, verify that you are getting the expected results as you type. This should not be an issue if you are only entering basic login credentials and IP address information.

2. Connect a monitor to the SVGA (or HDMI) Video Output on the rear panel.

3. Plug in the provided power cable.

4. Press the Power Switch on the front panel to power the unit on (FIG. 69).

AMX TDS Installation Overview

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Power Switch

FIG. 69 DTV-MA01 (front panel)

5. Once the unit is powered up, you will be logged in automatically, using the default User Name and

Password:

Default User Name: "amxdtv" Default Password: "admin" (case-sensitive)

6. Either via the Control Panel (Network Connections) or a Terminal session, set a static TCP/IP Address for

the DTV-MA01 (make a note of the address, you’ll need it in the next step).

If your Network Administrator does not allow static TCP/IP addressing, they will have to setup the DHCP server to always give the DTV-MA01 the same IP address.

2) Access the TDS Configuration Pages

1. Power-up the DTV-MA01.

2. On any PC that has access to the LAN to which the DTV-MA01 is connected, open a web browser and

enter the following default URL to access the TDS Configuration Pages (on the DTV-MA01):

http://<IP Address assigned to the DTV-MA01>:8080/TDS/web/TxNetworkPage.xml

3. Press enter to be prompted for the default User Name and Password for the DTV-MA01:

Default User Name: "amxdtv" Default Password: "admin" (case-sensitive)

The User Name and Password can be changed via options in the System Setup page (in the Digital TV Configuration Manager). See the System Setup Page section on page 75 for details.

4. Press OK to proceed to the built-in Web Console called the "Digital TV Configuration Manager".

The Digital TV Configuration Manager allows you to configure the Receiver and all Transmitters in the TDS solution via a web browser on any PC that has access to the LAN to which the DTV-MA01 is connected.

Refer to the Digital TV Configuration Manager section on page 53 for information on each of the Configuration Pages.

3) Configure the NetLinx Master for AMX TDS

While it is not a requirement of the TDS System, many installations utilize a NetLinx Master (in conjunction with one or more touch panels) for system control.

By utilizing the NetLinx AMX TDS Module (available to download from www.amx.com) on the Master, the TDS Transmitters and Receivers can interface with NetLinx code to perform various functions (such as controlling screens via Serial) which can't be done through the web pages described in this document.

In order to use a NetLinx Master with the TDS system, two steps must be taken to prepare the Master (both require the NetLinx Studio application):

1. The AMX TDS Duet Module (.JAR file) must be loaded on the Master.

2. The Master’s Source Code file must be modified slightly and reloaded to the Master.

AMX TDS Installation Overview

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Load the AMX TDS Module on the NetLinx Master

Download the Duet Module file - AMX_DIGITAL_TV_Server_dr00_01_00.JAR from

www.amx.com.

2. Use the File Transfer utility in NetLinx Studio to transfer the JAR file to the Master.

Refer to the NetLinx Studio online help for instructions on transferring files to system devices.

Modify the Master’s Source Code

To run the AMX TDS Duet Module on the NetLinx Master, the following changes must be made to the Master’s Source Code file:

DEFINE_START

DEFINE_MODULE 'AMX_DIGITAL_TV_Server_dr00_01_00' mdl1(vdvMAIN,vdvMAIN)

....

DEFINE_EVENT

DATA_EVENT[vdvMAIN] { ONLINE: { SEND_COMMAND vdvMAIN,"'PROPERTY-IP_Address,192.168.60.128'" // Change to the IP address of the DTV-MA01

SEND_COMMAND vdvMAIN,"'PROPERTY-Port,2008'"

....

Refer to the TDS Module documentation for more detailed instructions on its use.

4) Install System Hardware

1. Install the Transmitters - refer to the following sections of this document for information:

Installing DTV-TX03-US Transmitters on page 16. Installing DTV-TX-DVB Transmitters on page 37.

2. Install the Receivers - refer to the following sections of this document for information:

Installing DTV-RX02-HD Receiv er s on page 17. Installing DTV-RX01-SD Receivers on page 40

When installing the DTV Receiver, be sure to position the unit so that IR signals from the DTV-RC01 can reach the IR Receiver.

5) Configure the Transmitter(s)

The Tuner in each Transmitter must be configured individually. Configure the Tuner in each Transmitter via options in the Transmitter Setup pages. The basic steps outlined below apply to each Transmitter in the system:

1. Open the Digital TV Configuration Manager (see the Accessing the Digital TV Configuration

Manager section on page 53).

2. Click the Tx Setup command button to open the Transmitter Setup (Network Settings) page (see the

Transmitter Setup Pagessection on page 54).

The Transmitters are listed under Manage Unit in the Transmitter Setup - Network Settings page,

each one indicated by it’s MAC address. The MAC address for each Transmitter is printed on a label located on the bottom panel of the device.

If you do not see the installed Transmitters indicated in this list, refresh your browser window.

AMX TDS Installation Overview

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

After booting up a Tx (or Rx), it must first be allocated an IP address (if DHCP enabled) before appearing in the device list. Depending on the Network, this may take a couple of minutes.

3. Rename each Transmitter, so that you can identify them easily in the future.

a. Select a Transmitter in the Manage Unit list. b. Enter a new name for the selected Transmitter in the Unit Name text field. c. Click Update.

4. Scan for channels on the tuner in each Transmitter:

a. Select Tuner A Setup to access the Tuner A Setup page.

The Tuner B Setup option on this page is not used.

b. Select the Tuner Type (see page 56). c. Click Scan. The scan process can take several minutes to complete, depending on the number of

frequencies, and number of channels per frequency being scanned. The following page is displayed during the scan process (FIG. 70):

FIG. 70 Manage Transmitters - Channel Scan In Progress

d. Click Refresh.

If the scan is not yet complete, Refresh simply returns you to the Scanning In Progress page.

When the scan is compete, Refresh to view the results of the scan, in the form of a listing of

Channels found on the scanned frequency.

5. Select the channels that you want to enable.

You can manually enable up to five channels from the same transport stream. Select Full Stream to enable all channels from a transport stream.

AMX TDS Installation Overview

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

6. Assign a unique IP (multicast) address to the Tuner:

a. Select Tuner A Setup to access the Tuner A Setup page. b. Enter a unique IP address for Tuner A in the Tuner Output/IP Address field, and click Save.

A IPv4 multicast address should be used, ranging from 224.0.0.0 to

239.255.255.255. Avoid any reserved addresses.

6) Configure the Receiver(s)

The basic steps outlined below apply to each Receiver in the system.

1. Click the Rx Setup command button to open the Receiver Setup (Network Settings) page (see the

Receiver Setup Pages section on page 66).

The Receivers are listed under Manage Unit in the Receiver Setup - Network Settings page, each

one indicated by it’s MAC address. The MAC address for each Receiver is printed on a label located on the bottom panel of the device.

If you do not see the installed Receivers indicated in this list, refresh your browser window.

After booting up a Rx (or Tx), it must first be allocated an IP address (if DHCP enabled) before appearing in the device list. Depending on the Network, this may take a couple of minutes.

2. Rename each Receiver, so that you can identify them easily in the future.

a. Select a Receiver in the Manage Unit list. b. Enter a new name for the selected Receiver in the Unit Name text field. c. Click Update.

3. Enable Channels on the selected Receiver:

a. Click Channel Setup to open the Receiver Setup - Channel Settings page. b. Select the channels that you want to receive on the selected Receiver.

Select All Units to apply the channel selection on this page to all Receivers in the system.

c. Click Save.

Scaling and Centering the Picture

If the picture needs to be scaled or centered:

1. Disconnect the Receiver from the network and reboot.

2. Press MENU on the remote to display the menu page on the monitor.

3. The Player Setup options allow the user to adjust display scale and position.

Assigning a DTV-RC01 Remote Controller To a Specific Receiver

In the Digital TV Configuration Manager (see the Digital TV Configuration Manager section on

page 53), enter a 2-digit numeral/character combo (any combination of 0-9 and A-F), in the Remote Control Number field of the Receiver Setup - Output Settings page (FIG. 71).

FIG. 71 Receiver Setup - IR Settings

The default Remote Control Number for DTV-RC01 remote controllers is 6E.

See the Receiver Setup - Output Settings (DTV-RX02-HD) section on page 69 for more information.

2. Click Save to load the new remote control address into the Receiver.

AMX TDS Installation Overview

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

A B

CDEF

3. Press and hold the SEL and OFF buttons for 4 seconds.

4. Enter the Remote Control Number number by pressing buttons on the DTV-RC01. Refer to FIG. 72 for

entering letters (A-F):

FIG. 72 DTV-RC01 - Letter keys

5. Press the SEL button to save the number.

At this point, you should be able to use the DTV-RC01 to control the associated Receiver and

Repeat this process to assign a unique Remote Control Number to each DTV-RC01/Receiver pair, Refer to the DTV-RC01 Digital TV Remote Controller section on page 45 for details on using the

connected display device.

DTV-RC01.

To return to the default remote control address (6E), press and hold the SEL and GUIDE buttons for 4 seconds.

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Digital TV Configuration Manager

Command Buttons provide access to the main configuration pages

Overview

The DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance features a built-in web console called the Digital TV Configuration Manager. The Digital TV Configuration Manager allows you to configure the Receiver and all

Transmitters in the TDS solution via a web browser on any PC that has access to the DTV-MA01 in the TDS system.

These instructions assume that the TDS System has been installed, and that the DTV-MA01 and a PC is connected to the LAN. Refer to the AMX TDS Installation Overviewsection on page 47 for instructions on connecting the DTV-MA01 to the network and installing the TDS System.

Accessing the Digital TV Configuration Manager

1. On any PC that has access to the LAN to which the DTV-MA01 is connected, open a web browser and

enter the following default URL to access the TDS Configuration Pages (on the DTV-MA01):

http://<IP Address assigned to the DTV-MA01>:8080/TDS/web/TxNetworkPage.xml

2. Press enter to be prompted for the default User Name and Password for the DTV-MA01:

Default User Name: "amxdtv" (case-sensitive) Default Password: "admin" (case-sensitive)

Digital TV Configuration Manager

The User Name and Password can be changed via options in the System Setup page (in the Digital TV Configuration Manager). See the System Setup Page section on page 75 for details.

3. Press OK to proceed to the Digital TV Configuration Manager. The initial view is of the Transmitter

Setup page (FIG. 73).

FIG. 73 Transmitter Setup -Network Setup

The command buttons along the top of the page provide access to the main areas of the Digital TV Configuration Manager:

Tx Setup - Click to configure DTV Transmitters (see the Transmitter Setup Pages section on

page 54).

Rx Setup - Click to configure DTV Receivers (see the Receiver Setup Pages section on page 66). External AV - Click to add and configure external AV devices to be included in the TDS system

(see the External AV Setup Page section on page 74).

System Setup - Click to configure the TDS System (see the System Setup Page section on

page 75).

Digital TV Configuration Manager

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Click to refresh the Tx device list

Click to save the Network Settings for the selected Transmitter

The links directly below the three command buttons (Network Setting s, Channel Setup, IR Settings, Firmware Upgrade & Diagnostics Logs) provide access to configuration options specific to the current area of the

Configuration Manager, as described in the following sections.

Transmitter Setup Pages

Click the Tx Setup command button (FIG. 74) to access the Transmitter Setup pages described in the

following sub-sections.

FIG. 74 Tx Setup command button

By default, DTV Transmitters are set to DHCP.

Transmitter Setup - Network Settings

Select Network Settings in the Manage Transmitters page to access the options shown in FIG. 75:

FIG. 75 Transmitter Setup -Network Setup

The options on the Transmitter Setup - Network Settings page include:

Transmitter Setup - Network Settings

Manage Unit

• Device List: The Manage Unit window displays a list of all DTV Transmitters connected to

• Refresh List: Click to refresh the Transmitters list (in the Manage Unit window).:

the Master.

Digital TV Configuration Manager

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Transmitter Setup - Network Settings (Cont.)

Network Settings

• Unit Name: Displays the name currently assigned to the selected Transmitter.

Note: By default, they are named according to their MAC Addresses, with the prefix "Tx -" to indicate Transmitters.

To change the Unit Name, type the new name here.

• DHCP / Static IP: Select either DHCP (default setting), or Static IP.

By default, DTV Transmitters are set to DHCP. If Static IP is selected, the following IP address fields are enabled, and

required: IP Address: Assign a valid IP Address for the Transmitter (Static IP only). Subnet Mask: Assign a valid Subnet Mask for the Transmitter (Static IP

only).

Gateway: This display-only field provides the Gateway Address of the

selected Transmitter.

MAC Address: This display-only field provides the MAC Address of the

selected Transmitter.

Note: All DTV Transmitters and Receivers must have an assigned IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway Address in order for the DTV system to work

correctly. This applies to units that utilize DHCP and to units that have been assigned Static IP addresses. If you are using DHCP, verify that these address assignments are provided by the DHCP Server.

• Update: Click to save the Network Settings for the selected Transmitter.

Unit Status

• Current Status: Indicates that the selected Transmitter is online or offline.

• Send Poll: Click to send a poll to the selected Transmitter to see if it is online.

• Refresh: Click to refresh the unit status.

Reset to Default

• Reset unit to factory default: Click to reset the Network Settings for selected Transmitter to DHCP.

Digital TV Configuration Manager

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup (DTV-TX03-US)

With a DTV-TX03-US transmitter selected in the Manage Unit list, select Tuner A Setup in the Manage Transmitters page to access the options shown in . The options on this page are specific to

DTV-TX03-US (high-definition) transmitters.

FIG. 76 DTV-TX03-US Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup

The Manage Unit window displays a list of all DTV Transmitters found to be connected to the Master. Click Refresh List to refresh the list.

Each DTV Transmitter contains one internal tuner (the Tuner B Setup option is not used).

Each Tuner can handle a single (frequency) stream, with a maximum total of five channels per

stream, unless Full Stream is selected.

Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup (DTV-TX03-US)

Manage Unit

• Device List: The Manage Unit window displays a list of all DTV Transmitters connected to

• Refresh List: Click to refresh the Transmitters list (in the Manage Unit window).:

Tuner A/B Channels - ATSC/QAM

• Master Tuner IP Address: Enter the output (IP) address for the multicast address.

• Tuner Type: Select the type of tuner (ATSC, QAM64 or QAM256) from the drop-down list.

• Streaming Priority This read-only field indicates the priority of the following streams:

• Scan: Click to initiate a scan for transponders, based on the parameters entered.

the Master.

Port: This read-only field indicates the output port used by the Transmitter for streaming output.

1) Full Stream using Master IP address

2) Individual channel to Individual IP address

3) Selectable channels using Master Tuner IP address

Note: This scan may take several minutes to complete, depending on the number of frequencies, and the number of channels present

Digital TV Configuration Manager

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup (DTV-TX03-US)

Stream

Each stream detected by the Tuner is displayed in this area. The example screen shown in FIG. 76 on page 56 indicates only four Streams, but (depending on the provider) there may be any number of Streams available. Each Stream indicated here provides the following information and options:

• Stream Number: This read-only field indicates the Stream Number used by the selected

• Full Stream: Select this option to multicast all channels within the transport stream.

• Channel List: The main window on this page provides a listing of all channels detected by the

Save Click to save all changes made on this page. Re-Stream: Click to re-start the stream for the selected channel(s).

Disable all Channels: Click to disable (and de-select) all channels from all streams.

Transmitter.

"Full Stream" is a technology that uses a hardware accelerated filtering method to improve the performance and visual quality of streaming video playback.

Note: If streaming has been changed between Full Stream and individual channel selection the unit will automatically reboot.

Transmitter, complete with the following information and options:

• Ch. No: Channel number. To change channel numbers, click and type directly into this text field.

• Ch. Name: Channel name. To change channel names, click and type directly into this text field.

• Frequency: Channel frequency (read-only)

• Strength: Strength of channel’s signal (0 - 255, read-only).

Note: For best results, only stream channels with a Strength rating of 201-255.

• Enabled: Click these check boxes to enable each listed channel. Up to 5 individual channels can be selected per stream; one

stream for each of the two Tuners.

Note: If streaming has been changed between full stream and individual channel selection the unit will automatically reboot.

Note: If the tuner unit is currently streaming, the unit may reboot depending on the stream type.

Digital TV Configuration Manager

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup (DTV-TX01-DVB-T)

With a DTV-TX01-DVB-T transmitter selected in the Manage Unit list, select Tuner A Setup in the Manage Transmitters page to access the options shown in . The options on this page are specific to

DTV-TX01-DVB-T (terrestrial) transmitters.

FIG. 77 DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup

Select Tune r B Setup in the Manage Transmitters page to access Tuner B Setup options. The configuration options are identical for both Tuners. The only difference is that the changes made are applied to Tuner B.

Digital TV Configuration Manager

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

The Manage Unit window displays a list of all DTV Transmitters found to be connected to the Master. Click Refresh to refresh the list.

Each DTV Transmitter contains two internal tuners (A & B).

Each Tuner can handle a single (frequency) stream, with a maximum total of five channels per

stream, unless Full Stream is selected.

Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup (DTV-TX01-DVB-T)

Manage Unit

• Device List: The Manage Unit window displays a list of all DTV Transmitters connected to the Master. Click Refresh to refresh the list.

• Refresh: Click to refresh the Transmitters list (in the Manage Unit window).:

Tuner A/B Channels - DVB-T

• Tuner Output IP Address: Enter the output (IP) address for the multicast address.

Port: This read-only field indicates the output port used by the Transmitter for streaming output.

• Tuner Region: Select the region (UK, Europe, Australia, China, USA, Canada or Japan) in which this Tuner will be used from the drop-down list.

• Number of PIDs Used: Each channel uses some number of PIDs to deliver various aspects of the stream. This read-only field indicates the number of PIDs used by the selected channels.

• The maximum number of PIDs allowed for non-Full Stream is 22.

• This value only applies to individually selected channels (as opposed to Full

Stream).

Note: Always refresh the Number of PIDs Used value after selecting channels (via the Refresh button), to ensure that the number of PIDs used by the selected channels has not exceeded 22.

• Scan: Click to initiate a scan for transponders, based on the parameters entered.

Note: This scan may take several minutes to complete, depending on the number of frequencies, and the number of channels present

• Refresh: Click to refresh the read-only Number of PIDs Used value (see above), after selecting or de-selecting channels.

Stream

Each stream detected by the Tuner is displayed in this area. Depending on the provider, there may be any number of Streams available. Each Stream indicated here provides the following information and options:

• Stream Number: This read-only field indicates the Stream Number used by the selected Transmitter.

• Full Stream: Select this option to multicast all channels within the transport stream. "Full Stream" is a technology that uses a hardware accelerated filtering method

to improve the performance and visual quality of streaming video playback.

Note: If streaming has been changed between Full Stream and individual channel selection the unit will automatically reboot.

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Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup (DTV-TX01-DVB-T - Cont.)

• Channel List: The main window on this page provides a listing of all channels detected by the

Save Click to save all changes made on this page. Re-Stream: Click to re-start the stream for the selected channel(s).

Disable all Channels: Click to disable (and de-select) all channels from all streams.

Transmitter, complete with the following information and options:

• Ch. No: Channel number. To change channel numbers, click and type directly into this text field.

• Ch. Name: Channel name. To change channel names, click and type directly into this text field.

• Frequency: Channel frequency (read-only)

• Strength: Strength of channel’s signal (0 - 255, read-only)

• Encrypted: Click these check boxes for all channels that are encrypted. If Encrypted is selected, the Transmitter will decode the signal.

Note: If an encrypted channel is selected, then no other channels can be specified.

• Enabled: Click these check boxes to enable each listed channel. Up to 5 individual channels can be selected per stream; one

stream for each of the two Tuners.

Note: While you can enable up to five channels, there is a limit of up to 22 PIDs per stream. Theoretically, it is possible to select less than five channels and still surpass the maximum number of PIDs allowed (for example four channels selected with six PIDs each).

Therefore, always refresh the "Number of PIDs Used" value after selecting channels (via the Refresh button next to that field) to ensure that all selected channels will in fact be enabled.

Note: If streaming has been changed between full stream and individual channel selection the unit will automatically reboot.

Note: If the tuner unit is currently streaming, the unit may reboot depending on the stream type.

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Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup (DTV-TX02-DVB-S)

With a DTV-TX02-DVB-S transmitter selected in the Manage Unit list, select Tuner A Setup in the Manage Transmitters page to access the options shown in . The options on this page are specific to

DTV-TX02-DVB-S (satellite) transmitters

FIG. 78 DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup

Select Tuner B Setup in the Manage Transmitters page to access Tuner B Setup options. The options for Tuner B are identical to those provided for Tuner A, with one exception: Tuner B does not provide an option for Full Stream. Any changes made on the Tuner B Setup page are applied to Tuner B.

The Manage Unit window displays a list of all DTV Transmitters found to be connected to the Master. Click Refresh to refresh the list.

Each DTV Transmitter contains two internal tuners (A & B).

Tuner A can handle a single (frequency) stream, with a maximum total of five channels per stream,

unless Full Stream is selected.

Tuner B can output up to five channels, but does not support Full Stream.

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Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup (DTV-TX02-DVB-S)

Manage Unit

• Device List: The Manage Unit window displays a list of all DTV Transmitters connected to

• Refresh: Click to refresh the Transmitters list (in the Manage Unit window).:

Tuner A/B Channels - DVB-S

• Tuner Output IP Address: Enter the multicast address for the stream which the selected Tuner will output.

• Port: This read-only field indicates the output port used by the Transmitter for

• Local Oscillator Frequency: Enter the frequency in MHz of the RF signal at the Tuner input.

• Symbol Rate: Enter the symbol rate in symbols/sec.

• FEC: • Set FEC to 7 for all cases, this will automatically detect the FEC code.

• Number of PIDs Used: Each channel uses some number of PIDs to deliver various aspects of the

• Scan: Click to initiate a scan for transponders, based on the parameters entered.

• Refresh: Click to refresh the read-only Number of PIDs Used value (see above), after

Stream

• Stream Number: This read-only field indicates the Stream Number used by the selected

• Full Stream (Tuner A only): Select this option to multicast all channels within the transport stream.

the Master. Click Refresh to refresh the list.

streaming output.

This should range between 950 to 2150MHz, after the LNB Local Oscillator frequency of 9750 or 10600MHz has been subtracted from the actual broadcast frequency (typically 9750 if no 22kHz signal tone or 10600 if tone present).

stream. This read-only field indicates the number of PIDs used by the selected channels.

• The maximum number of PIDs allowed for non-Full Stream is 22.

• This value only applies to individually selected channels (as opposed to Full

Stream).

Note: Always refresh the Number of PIDs Used value after selecting channels (via the Refresh button), to ensure that the number of PIDs used by the selected channels has not exceeded 22.

Note: This scan may take several minutes to complete, depending on the number of frequencies, and the number of channels present

selecting or de-selecting channels.

Transmitter.

"Full Stream" is a technology that uses a hardware accelerated filtering method to improve the performance and visual quality of streaming video playback.

Note: If streaming has been changed between Full Stream and individual channel selection the unit will automatically reboot.

The "Full Stream" option is available only for Tuner A:

• Tuner A can perform a full stream or output up to 5 channels.

• Tuner B can output up to 5 channels, but does not support Full Stream.

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Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup (DTV-TX02-DVB-S - Cont.)

• Channel List: The main window on this page provides a listing of all channels detected by the

Save Click to save all changes made on this page. Re-Stream: Click to re-start the stream for the selected channel(s).

Disable all Channels: Click to disable (and de-select) all channels from all streams.

Transmitter, complete with the following information and options:

• Ch. No: Channel number. To change channel numbers, click and type directly into this text field.

• Ch. Name: Channel name. To change channel names, click and type directly into this text field.

• Frequency: Channel frequency (read-only)

• Strength: Strength of channel’s signal (read-only)

• Encrypted: Click these check boxes for all channels that are encrypted. If Encrypted is selected, the Transmitter will decode the signal

• Enabled: Click these check boxes to enable each listed channel.

Note: If streaming has been changed between full stream and individual channel selection the unit will automatically reboot.

Note: If the tuner unit is currently streaming, the unit may reboot depending on the stream type.

Transmitter Setup - Firmware Upgrade

Select Firmware Upgrade in the Manage Transmitters page to access the options shown in :

FIG. 79

Transmitter Setup - Firmware Update

The options on the Transmitter Setup - Firmware Update page include:

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Manage Unit

• Device List: The Manage Unit window displays a list of all DTV Transmitters connected to

• Refresh List: Click to refresh the Transmitters list (in the Manage Unit window).

Firmware Version

• Version Number: This read-only field indicates the version of firmware currently loaded on the

Upload New Firmware File

• Browse: Click to locate and select a *.DST file to upload to the Transmitter(s), via the

• Upload: Click to transfer the specified *.DST File to the selected Transmitter.

• Upload To All: Click to upload the specified *.DST File to all Transmitters connected to the

Firmware updates typically take about 10 minutes to complete. The firmware file is initially loaded

onto the Master, and then loaded to the units. At the point that the file is loaded to the units, a 0 100% indicator is presented on the Firmware Update page.

Do not interrupt the upload operation during an upgrade. See the Firmware Upgrades section on page 83 for details.

the Master.

selected Transmitter.

Browse for Files dialog.

Master.

Note: If the currently selected Transmitter is a DVB-T, "Update To All " updates DVB-Ts only (and not DVB-S Transmitters. The same applies to DVB-S Transmitters.

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Transmitter Setup - Diagnostic Logs

Select Diagnostic Logs in the Manage Transmitters page to access the options shown in :

FIG. 80 Transmitter Setup - Diagnostics Page

The options on the Transmitter Setup - Diagnostics Page include:

Transmitter Setup - Diagnostics Page

Manage Unit

• Device List: The Manage Unit window displays a list of all DTV Transmitters connected to the Master.

• Refresh List: Click to refresh the Transmitters list (in the Manage Unit window).

Diagnostic Log

• Diagnostic Log window: This window displays errors since the last time the window was cleared.

• Clear Log Click to clear the contents of the Diagnostic Log window.

Setup Log

• Send Setup Log to Telnet

(port 23):

• Start: Click to send the Setup Log (or configuration) of the specified Transmitter to

• All Tx Units: Check this option to send the Setup Log of all Transmitters to port 23.

This text indicates that the Setup File or System Configuration files will be sent to port 23 (when the Start button is clicked).

port 23.

Note: The data is in XML format.

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Click to refresh the Receiver device list

Click to save the Network Settings for the selected Receiver

Transmitter Setup - Diagnostics Page (Cont.)

Remote Communication

• Tuner A/B Command: These text fields allow you to send UDP commands to Tuner A, Tuner B or

Receiver Setup Pages

Click the Rx Setup command button (FIG. 81) to access the Receiver Setup Pages described in the following

sub-sections.

both: Enter the command string in the text field, and click Send to send the string.

FIG. 81

Rx Setup command button

Receiver Setup - Network Settings

The first configuration page presented is the Receiver Setup - Network Settings page shown in FIG. 82. Alternatively, select Network Settings in the Manage Receivers page to access the Receiver Setup - Network Settings page. Use the options in this page to configure the network settings for DTV Receivers.

FIG. 82 Receiver Setup - Network Settings page

The Manage Unit window displays a list of all DTV Receivers found to be connected to the Master. Click Refresh to refresh the list of DTV Receivers.

The options on the Receiver Setup - Network Settings page include:

Receiver Setup - Network Settings

Manage Unit

• Device List: The Manage Unit window displays a list of all Receivers connected to the

• Refresh List: Click to refresh the Receivers list (in the Manage Unit window).:

Master.

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Network Settings

• Unit Name: Displays the name currently assigned to the selected Receiver.

Note: By default, they are named according to their MAC Addresses, with the prefix "Rx -" to indicate Receivers.

To change the Unit Name, type the new name here.

• DHCP / Static IP: Select either DHCP (default setting), or Static IP. By default, DTV Receivers are set to DHCP. If Static IP is selected, the following IP address fields are enabled, and

required:

Note: Network Settings can also be set via a local command line interface (see the Serial Commands section on page 79).

IP Address: Assign a valid IP Address for the Receiver (Static IP only). Subnet Mask: Assign a valid Subnet Mask for the Receiver (Static IP only). Gateway: This display-only field provides the Gateway Address of the

selected Receiver.

MAC Address: This display-only field provides the MAC Address of the

selected Receiver.

Note: All DTV Transmitters and Receivers must have an assigned IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway Address in order for the DTV system to work

• Update: Saves the network settings for the selected Receiver.

Unit Status

• Current Status: Indicates that the selected Receiver is online or offline.

• Send Poll: Click to send a poll to the selected Receiver to see if it is online.

Note: It can take up to 5 seconds before the poll will state the unit is offline.

• Refresh: Click to refresh the unit status.

Reset to Default

• Reset to default: Click to reset the Network Settings for selected Receiver to DHCP.

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Receiver Setup - Channel Setup

Select Channel Setup in the Manage Receivers page to access the Receiver Setup - Channel Settings page

shown in FIG. 83. Use the options in this page to configure the channel settings for DTV Receivers.

FIG. 83 Receiver Setup - Channel Setup

The options on the Receiver Setup - Channel Setup page include:

Receiver Setup - Channel Settings

Manage Unit

• Device List: The Manage Unit window displays a list of all DTV Receivers connected to the Master.

• Refresh List: Click to refresh the Receivers list (in the Manage Unit window).

Channel List

The Channel List represents a cumulative list of all channels being streamed by all Transmitters in the system, and therefore are available to be received on the selected DTV Receiver. Channels are listed by number and name.

• Ch. No.: Displays the channel number for each channel (read-only).

• Ch. Name: Displays the channel name for each channel (read-only).

• Enabled: Click the checkbox next to each channel that you want to enable on the selected Receiver.

• Stop Decoding: Click to stop decoding the currently selected channel.

Note: This action will result in a black screen for any display devices connected to this Receiver, at which point the channel must be manually re-selected to restore the stream.

• Save: Click to save the enabled channels.

• Clear Channel List: Click to de-select all channels.

• Enable All Channels: Click to enable all channels in the list.

• All Units: Select this option to save the channel settings on this Receiver to all Receivers in the system.

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Receiver Setup - Output Settings (DTV-RX02-HD)

With a DTV-RX02-HD receiver selected in the Manage Units list, select Output Settings in the Manage Receivers page to access the options shown in FIG. 84. Use the options in this page to associate a remote

controller and device IR file to each DTV Receiver. The options on this page are specific to DTV-RX02-HD (high-definition) receivers.

Use the Upload New IR File option to load a IR Library (*.IRL) file associated with the display device that will be used with this Receiver and Remote Controller.

FIG. 84 Receiver Setup - Output Settings (DTV-RX02-HD)

The options on the Receiver Setup - Output Settings page for DTV-RX02-HD Receivers include:

Receiver Setup - Output Settings (DTV-RX02-HD)

Manage Unit

• Device List: The Manage Unit window displays a list of all DTV Receivers connected to the Master.

• Refresh List: Click to refresh the Receivers list (in the Manage Unit window).

Remote Control Selection

• Remote Control Number:

• All Units: Select this option to assign the specified DTV-RC01 remote controller to all Receivers.

• Save: Click to save the current Remote Control Number.

Output Resolution

• Video Resolution: Click the down arrow to select the output resolution for the selected Receiver.

• All Units: Select this option to set the selected Video Output Resolution setting to all Receivers.

• Save: Click to save the current Video Output Resolution setting.

Enter the 2-digit number that will be assigned to the DTV-RC01 remote controller. See the Assigning a DTV-RC01 Remote Controller To a Specific Receiver section on

page 51 for details.

Note: This Output Resolution setting affects both HDMI and Component outputs.

See the DTV-RX02-HD Receivers - Supported Output Resolutions section on page 11 for details.

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Receiver Setup - Output Settings (DTV-RX01-SD)

With a DTV-RX01-SD receiver selected in the Manage Units list, select Output Settings in the Manage Receivers page to access the options shown in FIG. 85. Use the options in this page to associate a remote

controller and device IR file to each DTV Receiver. The options on this page are specific to DTV-RX01-SD (standard-definition) receivers.

Use the Upload New IR File option to load a IR Library (*.IRL) file associated with the display device that will be used with this Receiver and Remote Controller.

FIG. 85 Receiver Setup - Output Settings

The options on the Receiver Setup - Output Settings page for DTV-RX01-SD Receivers include:

Receiver Setup - Output Settings (DTV-RX01-SD)

Manage Unit

• Device List: The Manage Unit window displays a list of all DTV Receivers connected to the Master.

• Refresh List: Click to refresh the Receivers list (in the Manage Unit window).

TV Aspect Ratio

• Picture Aspect Click the down arrow to select the aspect ratio setting for the selected Receiver.

• All Units: Select this option to set the selected Picture Aspect setting to all Receivers.

• Save: Click to save the current Picture Aspect setting.

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Remote Control Selection

• Remote Control Type:

• Remote Control Number:

• All Units: Select this option to set the selected Remote Control Number setting to all Receivers.

IR Settings

• Current IR File: Click the down arrow to select the IR File for the selected Receiver.

• Save: Click to save the current Remote Control Number.

• All Units: Select this option to assign the specified DTV-RC01 remote controller to all Receivers.

• Remove: Click to remove the current IR file.

• Upload New IR File:

Click the down arrow to select the type of remote control to be used with the selected Receiver.

Enter the 2-digit number that will be assigned to the DTV-RC01 remote controller. See the Assigning a DTV-RC01 Remote Controller To a Specific Receiver section on

page 51 for details.

• Browse - Click to browse and select a new IR library file to upload to the selected Receiver.

• Submit - Click to upload the selected IR file to the selected Receiver.

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Receiver Setup - Firmware Upgrade

Select Firmware Upgrade in the Manage Receivers page to access the options shown in . Use the options in

this page to upload new Firmware (*.DST) files to DTV Receivers.

FIG. 86 Receiver Setup - Firmware Upgrade

The options on the Receiver Setup - Firmware Upgrade page include:

Receiver Setup - Firmware Upgrade

Manage Unit

• Device List: The Manage Unit window displays a list of all DTV Receivers connected to the Master.

• Refresh List: Click to refresh the Receivers list (in the Manage Unit window).

Firmware Version

• Version Number: This read-only field indicates the version of firmware currently loaded on the selected Receiver.

Upload New Firmware File

• Browse: Click to locate and select a *.DST file to upload to the Receiver(s), via the Browse for Files dialog.

• Upload: Click to transfer the specified *.DST File to the selected Receiver.

• Upload To All: Click to upload the specified *.DST File to all Receivers connected to the Master.

Firmware updates typically take about 10 minutes to complete. The firmware file is initially loaded onto the Master, and then loaded to the units. At the point that the file is loaded to the units, a 0 - 100% indicator is presented on the Firmware Update page.

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Receiver Setup - Diagnostic Logs

Select Diagnostic Logs in the Manage Receivers page to access the options shown in :

FIG. 87 Receiver Setup - Diagnostics Page

The options on the Receiver Setup - Diagnostics Page page include:

Receiver Setup - Diagnostics Page

Manage Unit

• Device List: The Manage Unit window displays a list of all DTV Receivers connected to the Master.

• Refresh List: Click to refresh the Receivers list (in the Manage Unit window).

Diagnostic Log

• Diagnostic Log window: This window displays errors since the last time the window was cleared.

• Clear Log Click to clear the contents of the Diagnostic Log window.

Setup Log

• Send Setup Log to Telnet

(port 23):

• Start: Click to send the Setup Log (or configuration) of the specified Receiver to port

Remote Communication

• Send Command: This text field allows you to send a UDP command to the selected Receiver:

This text indicates that the Setup File or System Configuration files will be sent to port 23 (when the Start button is clicked).

23. Note: The data is in XML format.

Enter the command string in the text field, and click Send to send the string.

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External AV Setup Page

Click the External AV command button (FIG. 89) to access the External AV page described below (FIG. 89).

FIG. 88 External AV command button

FIG. 89 External AV Setup Page

The options on this page allow you to add and configure externally sourced TDS streams (such as from a MAX-CSE):

External AV Setup Page Options

Add New External AV Source

• IP Address: Enter the Multicast (IP) address of the streaming device that you want to pick up.

• Port: Enter the port on which the Multicast stream is transmitting.

• Channel Number: Assign a Channel Number to the device that you are adding to the system.

• Channel Name: Assign a Channel Name to the device that you are adding to the system.

• Enabled: Check this option to enable this device, once it is added to the system.

• Add: Click to add the newly defined device to the system.

Current External AV Sources

• IP Address: Indicates the Multicast IP address of each stream.

• Port: Indicates the Port that each Multicast stream is using.

• Channel Number: Indicates the Channel Number assigned to each External AV device currently in the

• Channel Name: Indicates the Channel Name assigned to each External AV device currently in the

• Enabled: Check this option to enable or disable each External AV source device in the system.

• Update: Click to save any changes made to the External AV device.

• Delete: Click to permanently remove the External AV device from the system.

This is the channel number that will be accessed to view this source.

This is the channel name that will be accessed to view this source.

Note: By default, devices are disabled when they are added to the system.

system.

• If a source is enabled, the channel will appear in the Channel Listing of the Receiver.

• If a source is disabled, the channel will not appear in the Channel Listing of the Receiver.

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System Setup Page

Click the System Setup command button (FIG. 90) to access the System Setup page described below

(FIG. 91).

FIG. 90 System Setup command button

FIG. 91 System Setup

The options on this page allow you to configure system-level options for the TDS system:

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System Setup

Network Selection

Network Selection Select the network settings (IP Address / Name of LAN) to which this

Audio & Subtitles Setup

• Audio Option 1: Click the down-arrow to select a language option for audio.

• Audio Option 2: Click the down-arrow to select a language option for audio.

• Subtitle Option 1: Click the down-arrow to select a language option for subtitles.

• Subtitle Option 2: Click the down-arrow to select a language option for subtitles.

Note: DTV-RX02-HD Receivers support US (CEA-608 - line 21 type) subtitles/closed-caption only (not European subtitles).

Note: Available languages will depend on local region and TV feed.

Video Format

• Receiver Video Format: Select either PAL or NTSC as the Receiver video format.

Time Zone

Modify Time: Click to open the Modify Time drop-down menu to set the time zone for the

Update: Click to update the Time Zone settings.

Extended Log Information

Enable extended data log: Click to enable extended data log information.

Update: Click to update the Extended Log Information settings. Clear Data: Click to clear all extended data log information.

Encrypted Channels

Show encrypted channels: Click to enable showing channels that are encrypted Update: Click to update the Encrypted Channels settings.

EPG Cache Manual Update

Update: Click to manually update the EPG Cache.

System Maintenance Control

System Factory Reset Click to initiate a full factory reset on the DTV-MA01.

DTV-MA01 is connected.

Select Visual Impaired Commentary to enable additional audio commentary for the visually impaired (when available).

Default = PAL.

TDS system, relative to GMT in 1-hour increments (+/- 12 hours).

Note: Extended Data Logging uses a lot of memory. It is recommended to only enable this for fault diagnostics

Note: The EPG Cache will update every 30 minutes or when channel streaming changes have been made. Clicking update will manually request an update.

• All configuration settings will be lost.

• This action will result in a reboot of the DTV-MA01 and all Transmitters and Receivers in the system.

Note: It typically takes up to 10 minutes for the entire system to return to the normal state of operation.

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System Setup (Cont.)

Web Page Login

User Name: Enter a new User Name to use for login credentials on this DTV-MA01.

• This entry will overwrite the default user name (default user name = "amxdtv").

• Note that the User Name and Password fields are both case-sensitive.

Password: Enter a new Password to use for login credentials on this DTV-MA01.

• This entry will overwrite the default password (default password = "admin").

• Note that the User Name and Password fields are both case-sensitive.

Re-Type Password: Re-type the new password to verify that it was entered correctly. Delay system broadcasting

and control for <X> minutes after system boot up.

Disable system broadcasting and control during firmware upgrades

Save Click to save the current System Maintenance Control settings. Enable Now Click to enable the current System Maintenance Control settings immediately. Disable Now Click to disable the current System Maintenance Control settings immediately. Management Software

Version:

Specify the number of minutes to delay system broadcasting and control after system boot up in the text field provided .

Default = 5 minutes Click to disable system broadcasting and control during firmware upgrades

Default = Selected

This read-only field indicates the version of Duet Module currently loaded on the DTV-MA01.

Note: The Duet Module is the source for these Digital TV Configuration Manager pages.

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Serial Commands

Overview

Direct user interface to both the Transmitter and the Receiver is done via the RS232 serial connection. All commands available via UDP are available via serial.

Each tuner broadcasts and receives on the same IP, with the port set to 5000 on the main PCB tuner

and 5001 on the daughter board tuner.

Commands via UDP to the RX unit use port 2008. The default baud rate is 115200.

Entering Command Mode

In order to configure the network settings via the CONSOLE Port, the Receiver must be placed in Command mode.

DTV-RX02-HD High-Definition Receivers

To place the DTV-RX02-HD Receiver in Command mode, press ’Enter’ while the unit is booting up. To reboot, re-cycle power to the unit by disconnecting and re-connecting the 12VDC POWER connector on the rear panel.

DTV-RX01-SD Receivers

To place the DTV-RX01-SD Receiver in Command mode, send the following IPTVsetup serial command:

IPTVsetup<LF><CR>

Serial Commands

ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition) Serial Commands

The following serial commands are supported by both DTV-TX03-US Transmitters and DTV-RX02-HD Receivers:

ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition) Serial Commands

boot Exit boot loader prompt and start booting firmware setip Display current IP setting in bootloader to be passed to kernel when booting up.

Note: This command does not display current network setting in firmware. It is only used to check what has been configured before booting up the unit.

setip lan Following prompts to configure LAN network settings. This setting takes effect immediately after

the unit boots up.

Enter DHCP option (0/1) > Enter ipAddr: Enter subnet: Enter Gateway: Enter priDNS: Enter secDNS: Enter DomainName:

Note: All DTV Transmitters and Receivers must have an assigned IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway Address in order for the DTV system to work correctly. This applies to units that utilize DHCP and to units that have been assigned Static IP addresses. If you are using DHCP, verify that these address assignments are provided by the DHCP Server.

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ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition) Serial Commands (Cont.)

setip wlan Following prompts to configure WIFI network settings. This setting takes effect immediately after

setip clear Clear the current setting in "setip lan" option. This does not affect the current network

the unit boots up.

Enter DHCP option (0/1) > Enter wlanIpAddr: Enter wlanSubnet: Enter wlanGateway: Enter wlanPriDNS: Enter wlanSecDNS: Enter DomainName: Enter SSID: WEP Type (0-4): 0[None]/1[WEP40]/2[WEP128]/3[WPA]4[WPA2]

(Follow prompts to enter WEP keys)

configuration.

Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition) Serial Commands

The following serial commands are supported by both DTV-TX Transmitters and DTV-TX Receivers:

Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition) Serial Commands

DHCPd,i.i.i.i,gw.gw.gw.gw, nm.nm.nm.nm

IP? Unit responds with a summary of status network settings:

STATUS

(Transmitters)

Sets IP details:

• ip = ip

• gw = gateway

• nm = network mask

Note: All DTV Transmitters and Receivers must have an assigned IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway Address in order for the DTV system to work

• DHCP status

•MAC

• IP address

• Gateway

•Netmask Responds with unit status information, in the format:

STATUS a b c d e f g h

Example:

STATUS 1 224.10.0.3:1234 1:1:c3:[6000:64c0 6000:6440] F:DVB-T E:0 C:"NO CAM"

where:

• A = Unit command (0,1 or 2 for transmitter)

• B = transport stream IP,Port,tttt,pppp

• C:D = Full mode (1 - full, 0 - not full):

• D = Streaming mode (1- locked, 0 - not locked)

• E = Signal strength (in real time)

• F = programs being streamed

• G = Frontend - Type of Tx it is (DVB-T, S or cable)

• H = whether the signal is encrypted

• I = whether the CAM is being used

• J = The number of PIDs being used

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition) Serial Commands (Cont.)

STATUS

(Receivers)

Responds with unit status information, in the format:

STATUS a b:c d:e f g

Example:

STATUS 1 224.10.0.3:1234 5:6000:64c0 0 0 0 0

Where:

• A = Unit command (0, 1 or 3 for receiver)

• B and C = What the IP and port is (IP, port,)

• D = The lock state of the Rx (5=locked,0 not locked)

• E = Program being received

• E = What the video type is set to

• F = What the audio type is set to (0 for analogue and spdif)

• G = Whether OSD is on or off (0 off, 2 on)

• H = Whether the signal is being decrypted

Serial Commands

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Firmware Upgrades

Connect a VGA Monitor

Connect USB Keyboard

Connect USB Mouse

Connect Power Cable

Power Switch

Overview

This section describes performing firmware upgrades on the DTV-MA01, as well as on DTV Transmitters and Receivers.

Upgrading Firmware On the DTV-MA01

The following instructions describe upgrading the device firmware on DTV-MA01 TDS Management Appliance.

Before attempting to upgrade the firmware, you must have the latest AMX-TDS.JAR Module file. Check www.amx.com for the latest device firmware files.

1. Connect a USB Keyboard and mouse to any two USB Ports on the unit (USB Ports are available on both

the front and rear panels - see FIG. 92).

Firmware Upgrades

FIG. 92 DTV-MA01 (rear panel)

2. Connect a monitor to the SVGA (or HDMI) Video Output on the rear panel.

3. Plug in the provided power cable.

4. Press the Power Switch on the front panel to power the unit on (FIG. 93).

FIG. 93 DTV-MA01 (front panel)

5. When the unit is fully booted up, click on the Knopflerfish desktop UI and select the AMX-TDS bundle

(FIG. 94).

Firmware Upgrades

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Start the AMX TDS Bundle

Stop the AMX TDS Bundle

Bundles menu

AMX TDS Bundle

FIG. 94 Knopflerfish Desktop UI

6. Press the Stop toolbar button, or select Stop from the Bundle menu to stop the Knophlerfish service.

7. In Windows Explorer:

a. Locate the AMX-TDS.JAR Module file (available to download from www.amx.com). b. Copy the AMX-TDS.JAR file over the existing version of the file in the following directory:

C:\Program Files\AMX\TDS Management\

8. In the Knophlerfish desktop UI:

a. Select the AMX-TDS bundle. b. Select Bundles > Update Selected Bundles. c. Click the Start toolbar button, or select Start on the Bundle menu, to restart the AMX-TDS bundle.

Firmware Upgrades

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Upgrading Firmware on DTV Transmitters and Receivers

The Firmware Upgrade option in the Transmitter Setup and Receiver Setup pages (in the Digital TV Configuration Manager) allows you to upgrade the device firmware on DTV-TX03-US Transmitters and DTV-RX02-HD Receivers.

Before attempting to upgrade the firmware, you must have the appropriate *.DST file for your DTV

Transmitter and/or Receiver.

Check www.amx.com for the latest device firmware files.

Upgrading Firmware on DTV Transmitters

Access the Digital TV Configuration Manager (see the Digital TV Configuration Manager section on

page 53).

2. Click the Tx Setup command button to open the Manage Transmitters page.

3. Select Firmware Upgrade to access the Transmitter Setup - Firmware Update page (FIG. 95). Use the

options in this page to upload new Firmware (*.DST) files to DTV Transmitters.

FIG. 95 Transmitter Setup - Firmware Upgrade

4. Select a Transmitter in the Manage Unit list.

The read-only Firmware Version field indicates the firmware version currently loaded on the selected Transmitter.

5. Click Browse to select the new firmware file.

6. Select the desired firmware file and click Upload.

Click Upload To All to upload the specified *.DST File to all Transmitters of a similar type connected to the Master. For example, if the currently selected Transmitter is a DVB-T, Upload To All updates DVB-Ts only

(and not DVB-Ss).

Firmware Upgrades

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

The file is initiated and loaded onto the NetLinx Master before it is uploaded into the unit. This process can take over 10 minutes and should not be interrupted.

Upgrading Firmware on DTV Receivers

Access the Digital TV Configuration Manager (see the Digital TV Configuration Manager section on

page 53).

2. Click the Rx Setup command button to open the Manage Receivers page.

3. Select Firmware Upgrade to access the Receiver Setup - Firmwar e Up date page (FIG. 96). Use the

options in this page to upload new Firmware (*.DST) files to DTV Receivers.

FIG. 96 Receiver Setup - Firmware Upgrade

4. Select a Receiver in the Manage Unit list.

The read-only Firmware Version field indicates the firmware version currently loaded on the selected Receiver.

5. Click Browse to select the new firmware file.

6. Select the desired firmware file and click Upload. Alternatively, click Upload To All to upgrade all

Receivers to the new firmware.

The file is initiated and loaded onto the NetLinx Master before it is uploaded into the unit. This process can take over 10 minutes and should not be interrupted.

Appendix A: FAQs and Recommendations

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Appendix A: FAQs and Recommendations

FAQs

1. The System is locking up, or generally is having issues streaming.

Reboot the DTV-MA01 or stop and re-start the AMX TDS bundle, in the Knopflerfish desktop UI

(see FIG. 94 on page 84).

Select System Factory Reset in the System Setup page to initiate a full factory reset on the

DTV-MA01 (see the System Setup Page section on page 75).

All configuration settings will be lost.

This action will result in a reboot of the DTV-MA01 and all Transmitters and Receivers in the

system.

It typically takes up to 10 minutes for the entire system to return to the normal state of operation.

2. To remove receivers or transmitters from the list that are no longer installed.

Individual units – go into Network Settings and select ‘Reset to Def ault’. Multiple units – reboot the DTV-MA01 – as the unit boots it will send out a beacon out to all units,

and populate the unit lists with any units that respond.

3. T r ansmitter Unit won’t stream out.

a. Check that the green LED on the RJ45 is flashing quickly (indicating that the tuner should be

streaming).

b. If LED indicates the tuner is streaming then check the channel is enabled for viewing by the

Receiver.

c. Ensure content is not protected. d. Reboot the Transmitter.

4. Receiver is failing to respond to touch panel.

a. Check the touch panel is set to control the receiver. Possibly a receiver has been removed or added.

Select an alternative unit and then return to the original.

b. Check the desired channel has been enabled within the webpages. c. Reboot the Receiver.

5. Video is breaking up, though RF signal strength was correct.

a. Possibly due to network traffic.

DTV-TX01-DVB-T and DTV-TX02-DVB-S only: Perform a STATUS request for Transmitter units and check the processor speed. If the processor speed is approaching or exceeding 75%, this may indicate that the unit is struggling to handle data buffering as the network is busy.

b. Check the current signal strength on the Transmitter by performing a STATUS request to check that

signal level has not dropped since the initial scan (see the Serial Commands section on page 79).

Check levels are not approaching 128 (80 hex) for DVB-T and 48 (30 hex) for DVB-S (these levels

are approximate).

c. Check that the strongest signal has been selected for streaming.

The tuner may detect more than 1 channel with the same name and channel number, ensure you select the channel with the strongest signal for best results.

For DTV-TX03-US Transmitters, only select channels with a Strength rating of 201-255, as indicated in the Tuner Setup page (see the Transmitter Setup - Tuner Setup (DTV -TX03-US) section on page 56).

Appendix A: FAQs and Recommendations

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

6. Added unit fails to be discovered by the DTV-MA01

a. Check that the unit has obtained a unique IP.

Check the IP address that is returned. DTV-RX02-HD: Press ’Enter’ while the Receiver is booting, and type setup lan to place the

Receiver in command mode (see the Entering Command Mode section on page 79). DTV-RX01-SD: Type IPTVsetup and IP?.

b. Try rebooting the unit to re-send the beacon to the NetLinx Controller.

7. NetLinx Central Controller Memory – Duet Module fails to run

a. The TDS system may use more NetLinx Controller memory than the default setting.

In Telnet type SET DUET MEM to see what has been set, and what the maximum limit is, increase this number, but do not set this figure to the maximum allowed as this may restrict the amount of memory available for running the Duet and associated configuration files.

Leave approximately 6M free.

8. Can’t enter serial debug mode on a Receiver.

Ensure that the baud is set to 115k2, 8-N-1 (or to the baud rate set by the customer).

AMX’s CC-232 Serial Communication Cable (FG10-727) is suitable for connecting to most PCs.

9. Telnet Session

Telnet provides a useful method for monitoring TDS Duet Activity, such is identifying when units

are rebooted or watching the progress of a tuner scanning.

To start a Telnet session, type Telnet ‘IP-of-master’, then type ‘msg on’.

Netlinx Studio can also be used.

10. Configuring a Network for Multicast Broadcasting.

Multicasting video data can result in significant network traffic, therefore it is vital to configure the

network correctly to ensure traffic is limited.

Network switches should be configured to enable IGMP snooping with one set up as IGMP querier.

11. AMX Remote Control is not working.

a. Ensure IR receiver is plugged into the IR Rx socket on the Receiver. b. Check the remote control address is the same as the Receiver. c. Reboot the Receiver.

12. Restarting the DTV-MA01

If the above FAQ’s have not solved your problem, then try restarting the DTV-MA01.

Restarting the DTV-MA01 causes it to beacon out to all attached Transmitters and Receivers, these will all then respond back to the DTV-MA01and will re-create the list of units found, including refreshing the channel list and re-sending requests to transmitters to stream the requested channels.

Here are two easy ways to restart the DTV-MA01:

Log out of Windows. The DTV-MA01 will automatically log back in and restart the Knopflerfish

desktop UI and the AMX-TDS bundle.

or:

Select the AMX-TDS bundle in the Knopflerfish desktop UI, select Stop on the toolbar, then select

Start on the toolbar (see FIG. 94 on page 84).

13. Unable to scan DVB-S channels

Verify that the LNB and 22kHx tone have been set correctly. See Appendix C: LNB Recommendations for DTV-TX02-DVB-S Installations on page 91 for details.

Recommendations

At times it may become necessary to ‘reboot’ the Receiver, although very infrequently, therefore we recommend that you either mount the receiver in such a way that the 12VDC POWER connector is accessible. The only way to reboot the Receiver is to re-cycle power to the unit.

Also see Appendix B: Network Recommendations on page 89.

Appendix B: Network Recommendations

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Appendix B: Network Recommendations

Products Applicability

DTV-TX01-DVB-T

DTV-TX02-DVB-S

DTV-TX03-QAM-US

DTV-RX01-SD

DTV-RX02-HD

Introduction

This section provides network information for any installer or IT Network Manager planning on installing an AMX Television Distribution System (TDS).

Introduction to AMX Television Distribution System

The AMX Television Distribution System (TDS) transmits digital TV content over Ethernet using a multi-cast enabled LAN. A typical system consists of 1 or more ‘transmitter’ devices, that receive broadcast TV signals and stream them over a network using multicast, 1 or more ‘receiver‘ devices that receive and convert multicast video/audio signals into suitable signals for viewing on a television, finally an AMX NetLinx controller with installed DTV Management Software is required for managing all TDS devices on the network.

The AMX NetLinx controller transmits a multicast beacon to discover TDS devices on the system and later sends UDP packages to control and communicate with each device.

Network Considerations

Network Switches

The bandwidth capability of any network switches will depend on the number of audio/video channels being transmitted over the network at any one time. Typically individual programs can range from 2Mbps for a low quality video channel to greater than 10Mbps for a high definition video channel.

To determine the type of network switches required, an initial assessment of the total number of channels to be streamed should be performed. Typically a gigabit Ethernet switch is required for any audio/video streaming application. Although 100baseT ports to each device will typically be acceptable.

Any connections between switches should be a minimum of gigabit Ethernet.

Channel/Transport Stream Bandwidth

As noted above individual channels may have a data rate between 2M-10Mbps, but the channel may be ‘bundled’ with other channels from the same transport stream, depending on the configuration from the tuner/ transmitting devices.

Therefore when considering the data rate for each channel, also consider whether there are other channels within the same transport stream which are broadcast on the same multicast IP, this could increase the data rate to an individual receiver to above 30Mbps, depending on the number of channels streamed.

The DTV-TX01-DVBT and DTV-TX02-DVBS bundles all channels from each tuner into the same multicast IP, whilst the DTV-TX03-QAM-US enables the user to either bundle channels or stream on individual multicast IP’s.

IGMP

The TDS system broadcasts digital audio/video across a network using IP multicast. Therefore to prevent network flooding, all network switches should have IGMP snooping enabled, with one switch configured as the IGMP querier.

All switches should support Layer 2/3, IGMP snooping v2, flow control, jumbo frame and

multicast support.

For best results Layer 3 switches should be used.

Appendix B: Network Recommendations

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Power Over Ethernet

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) is required for DTV-RC01-SD devices only. PoE power can be sourced either from the network switch or from separate PoE injectors. The DTV-RC01-SD is a PoE class 2 device.

Multicast/UDP Port Settings

The TDS system uses a number of network ports for multicast and UDP communications, these port ID’s are fixed and cannot be changed. Depending on the network, these may need to be opened.

Multicast/UDP Port Settings

Port Number Use

Port 5002 Multicast audio/video tuner A Port 5003 Multicast audio/video tuner B Port 5000 UDP comms/control to tuner A Port 5001 UDP comms/control to tuner B Port 2008 UDP comms/control to receiver Port 52428 DTV Management Software Listens to this port to discover devices Port 52429 DTV Management Software Broadcasts to this port to request beacons from devices

Network Distances

All network connections should be 100m or less.

DHCP Server

TDS devices are delivered with DHCP set as default, this can be changed to static if required, but otherwise a DHCP server is required for managing and assigning IP’s to each unit.

The DTV-MA01 must be set to a static IP address, or have the DHCP server set up to always give it the same IP address. Automatic re-assignment of the IP

address via DHCP may cause communication issues with the TDS system. If the DTV-MA01 is assigned a new IP address, then all TX and RX units in the system must be rebooted.

Appendix C: LNB Recommendations for DTV-TX02-DVB-S Installations

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Appendix C: LNB Recommendations for DTV-TX02-DVB-S Installations

Products Applicability

DTV-TX02-DVB-S

Introduction

This tech note briefly describes Satellite Low Noise Block down-converters (LNBs) and recommended methods for interfacing AMX DTV-TX02-DVB-S units.

Introduction To Satellite LNBs

An LNB is used to down convert high satellite frequencies down to an appropriate Intermediate Frequency (IF) for distributing over cable and being received by a suitable receiver.

Most modern installations will have satellite dishes fitted with either a Quad or a Quattro LNB, the Quad being suitable for small domestic installations whilst the Quattro is aimed at larger domestic/industrial installations using a ‘head end’ IF distribution system.

Both of these LNBs provide four outputs:

1. Horizontal polarization low band - (LNB 15.5 to 18V – no tone)

2. Horizontal polarization high band - (LNB 15.5 to 18V - with 22kHz tone)

3. Vertical polarization low band - (LNB 12.5 to 14.5v – no tone)

4. Vertical polarization high band – (LNB 12.5 to 14.5v – with 22kHz tone)

Each output on the Quad LNB are switchable, requiring a DC LNB voltage and 22kHz tone to switch to select the desired output and desired program selections. The DC voltage and tone are typically supplied by the satellite receivers, and are inserted onto the RF cable, therefore providing the required voltage/tone to the LNB. The Quad LNB is limited to distributing to 4 points, hence Quattro LNBs are recommended for most large installations.

The Quattro LNB has a four fixed outputs, which are then fed into a suitable head end distribution system. This will typically be a multiswitch, where the required LNB output is switched and routed to the receiver by the receiver injecting a similar DC voltage and tone onto the RF cable.

The requirement for horizontal or vertical orientation can be identified by looking at the many Satellite Listing sites available on the web.

The requirement for the 22kHz can also be determined from the same Satellite Listing sites, but this time the required LNB down conversion frequency must be calculated by selecting either 9750Mhz (no LNB tone) or 10600MHz (22kHz tone) to be subtracted from the broadcast frequency to ensure the frequency fed into the receiver falls within the range of 950MHz to 2150MHz. Please note that the frequency to be subtracted, called to Local Oscillator frequency will depend on the LNB used, please refer to your LNB User Guide for actual Local Oscillator frequencies.

Appendix C: LNB Recommendations for DTV-TX02-DVB-S Installations

AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)

Recommendations for Installing DTV-TX02-DVB-S – Large System With Quattro LNB

It is recommended that all installations of the DTV-TX02-DVB-S use an appropriately sized satellite dish fitted with a Quattro LNB.

It is also recommended that each DTV-TX02-DVB-S unit is typically ‘tied’ to a specific LNB output, hence is tuned to a specific frequency/polarization during initial installation only. The DTV-TX02-DVB-S receiver does not provide LNB power and 22kHz tone, which is not required for Quattro LNB installation, providing multiswitchers are not utilized, and each tuner is tuned to a specific range of channels available to an LNB and not re-tuned regularly.

FIG. 97 shows a typical recommended installation for the AMX DVB-S receiver. Various options are available, including alternative manufacturers for the satellite amplifier, and the active splitters shown could be replaced by passive alternatives if the number of receivers is small and the associated signal lose is acceptable.

FIG. 97 Recommended DTV-TX02-DVB-S Satellite Installation

The splitters could also be replaced by any suitable distribution amp, providing they are suitable for the frequency range 950-2150Mhz and do not present multiswitch outputs. Suitable distribution amplifiers are available from Proception – Starbox proSTR5S, porSTR10S, or Labgear HDU681S, HDU641S.

AMX TDS Operation/reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

AMX Television Distribution System (TDS)

Overview

Network Considerations

System Diagram - TDS Distribution

AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)

Overview

System Components

DTV-TX03-US Transmitters

Product Specifications

Front Panel - Status LEDs

Rear Panel - TUNER IN

Recommended Signal Levels

Rear Panel - 10/100 Network Port

10/100 Network Port Pinouts and Signals

Ethernet LEDs

Default IP Address

Network Switch Requirements

Rear Panel - RS-232 Port

Setting the Transmitter’s IP Address via the RS232 Port

setip lan Following prompts to configure LAN network settings. This setting takes effect immediately after the

Rear Panel - POWER/12 VDC Connector

Rack-Mounting DTV-TX03-US Transmitters

DTV-RX02-HD Receivers

Trademark Acknowledgement

Product Specifications

Feature Comparison - HD vs SD Receivers

DTV-RX02-HD Receivers - Supported Output Resolutions

Subtitle Support

Front Panel - External IR Receiver Socket

Front Panel - IR Receiver

Rear Panel - 10/100 Network Port

Default IP Address

Network Port Pinouts and Signals

Ethernet LEDs

Rear Panel - Video Output Connectors

Rear Panel - Audio Output Connectors

Rear Panel - RS 232 Port

Setting the Receiver’s IP Address via the RS 232 Port

setip lan Following prompts to configure LAN network settings. This setting takes effect immediately after the

Rear Panel - POWER/12 VDC Connector

Wiring and Connections

Installing DTV-TX03-US Transmitters

Applying Power to the Transmitters

Connecting TV Sources to the Transmitter

Connecting a Digital Cable TV Source to DTV-TX03-US Transmitters

Recommended Signal Levels

Connecting the Transmitters to the Network

Configuring DTV-TX03-US Transmitters

Installing DTV-RX02-HD Receivers

Applying Power to the Receivers

Connecting DTV-RX02-HD Receivers to the Network

Connecting an (Optional) Remote IR Receiver to DTV-RX02-HD Receivers

Configuring DTV-RX02-HD Receivers

AMX TDS - Terrestrial/Satellite (Standard Definition)

Overview

System Components

DTV-TX Transmitters

DTV-TX01-DVB-T Transmitter

Product Specifications

DTV-TX02-DVB-S Transmitter

Product Specifications

DTV-TX Transmitters - Front Panel Components

Front Panel - ETHERNET 10/100 Port

Network Port Pinouts and Signals

Ethernet LEDs

Default IP Address

Front Panel - Status LEDs

Front Panel - Common Interface Slots

Front Panel - Reset Button

DTV-TX Transmitters - Rear Panel Components

Rear Panel - RF IN 1 & 2

Rear Panel - RF OUT 1 & 2 (DTV-TX01-DVB-T only)

Rear Panel - Factory RESET Button

Rear Panel - SERIAL Port

Setting the Transmitter’s IP Address via the CONSOLE Port

Rear Panel - 12VDC PWR Connector