Arris VMS1100 Operation Manual

Installation and Operation Manual

VMS1100

Hybrid QAM/IP Video Media Server

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged

in any way, such as the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

The VMS requires careful handling to avoid potential damage to its internal components such as the hard disk
drive which can lead to the loss of recorded data. Be sure to follow these requirements during transportation and
installation.

During Transportation to the Subscriber Home

• Transport the VMS in its shipping box or an equally padded container.

• Do not expose the terminal to rain or moisture.

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During Installation

• Do not place the VMS in an enclosed area where the cooling vents are blocked or impede the flow of air
through the ventilation openings.

• Install the VMS so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not place the
VMS on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings.

• Install the VMS away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers and stoves. Installation of the VMS
near consumer electronics devices, such as stereo receiver/amplifiers and televisions, is permitted as long as
the air surrounding the VMS does not exceed 40º C (104º F).

• Place the VMS on a flat surface not prone to vibration or impact.

• Do not install the VMS in an area where condensation occurs.

• To prevent the temporary loss of guide data and cause a temporarily non-responding VMS, do not plug the AC

power cord into a switched power outlet.

• To avoid shock and vibration damage to the internal hard drive, do not move the VMS while it is plugged in.

• To allow the hard drive to spin down and park its heads, wait at least 10 seconds after disconnecting power

before moving the VMS.

FCC COMPLIANCE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ARRIS for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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FCC Declaration of Conformity

ARRIS Enterprises, Inc., 3871 Lakefield Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024, declares that the VMS1100 set-tops comply
with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.

Industry Canada (IC) Statement

This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY RECYCLING

When you see this symbol on an ARRIS product, do not dispose of the product
with residential or commercial waste.

Recycling your ARRIS Equipment

Please do not dispose of this product with your residential or commercial waste.
Some countries or regions, such as the European Union, have set up systems to
collect and recycle electrical and electronic waste items. Contact your local
authorities for information about practices established for your region.

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Cont ent s

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Contents .................................................................................................................................................................. iv

Tables ....................................................................................................................................................................... vi

Figures .................................................................................................................................................................... vii

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1

Product Features ........................................................................................................................................................1

Standard Features ................................................................................................................................................2

Whole Home DVR Functionality...........................................................................................................................3

Getting Help ................................................................................................................................................................4

Calling for Repairs ................................................................................................................................................4

Product Overview .....................................................................................................................................................5

Top & Front Panels .....................................................................................................................................................5

Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................................................6

M-CardTM .....................................................................................................................................................................7

System Components Overview .................................................................................................................................7

Passive Optical Network (PON) Overview ...........................................................................................................7

Whole Home IP Video Customer Premises Network—Embedded

MoCA BHR ...........................................................................................................................................................9

MoCA ................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Media Server Configurations............................................................................................................................. 11

Installation .............................................................................................................................................................. 12

Before You Begin ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

Check the Home Coaxial Network Topology .................................................................................................... 13

Video Connection Options ................................................................................................................................ 14

Audio Connection Options ................................................................................................................................ 14

Clear the Hard Drive .......................................................................................................................................... 15

Connecting to the Optical Network Terminator (ONT) ............................................................................................ 16

Connecting to the ONT with Embedded MoCA ................................................................................................. 17

Connecting Homes with Multiple Existing Cable Drops ......................................................................................... 18

Connecting the Home Router .................................................................................................................................. 19

Connecting the Home Router – Embedded MoCA ONT ......................................................................................... 19

Installation Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 19

Connecting a High-Definition TV (HDTV) for Video ........................................................................................... 20

Connecting a High-Definition TV (HDTV) for Audio ........................................................................................... 21

Connecting a High-Definition TV (HDTV) and an A/V Receiver for Video .......................................................... 22

Connecting a High-Definition TV (HDTV) and an A/V Receiver for Audio ......................................................... 23

Connecting a Standard-Definition TV ................................................................................................................ 24

Connecting a Standard-Definition TV, A/V Receiver, and VCR .......................................................................... 25

Auto-Provisioning ..................................................................................................................................................... 26

Starting the Auto-Provisioning Process ............................................................................................................. 26

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Sample VMS1100 Self-Test Screens ................................................................................................................ 27

Sample VMS1100 Self-Test Error and Warning Screens .................................................................................. 33

Operational Check for the Remote Control ............................................................................................................. 35

Accessing the Basic User Interface (BUI)................................................................................................................ 35

Optimizing the High-Definition Settings .................................................................................................................. 36

Additional HDMI Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 39

Additional Closed Caption Settings ......................................................................................................................... 42

Graphics Overlaying the Video ................................................................................................................................ 45

Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................................................. 46

Accessing the Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................................... 46

d0 Diagnostics Main Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 47

d01 General Status .................................................................................................................................................. 48

d02 Unit Address / Security ..................................................................................................................................... 51

d03 Code Modules .................................................................................................................................................. 54

d04 Current Channel Status .................................................................................................................................... 61

d05 HTTP Adaptive Video Information .................................................................................................................... 64

d06 In Home Streaming Sessions ........................................................................................................................... 66

d07 Audio / Video Status ......................................................................................................................................... 68

d08 Memory Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 70

d09 Interface / Port Status ....................................................................................................................................... 71

d10 Current Sessions .............................................................................................................................................. 75

d11 Connected Home.............................................................................................................................................. 76

MoCA Node Network ........................................................................................................................................ 77

MoCA Tx and Rx Phy Rates .............................................................................................................................. 78

MoCA Power and Attenuation Level ................................................................................................................ 80

MoCA Rx Packet Count .................................................................................................................................... 81

MoCA Priority QoS ............................................................................................................................................ 82

Ethernet Hardware Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 83

Registered Client List (IP Client) ....................................................................................................................... 84

DHCP Link Status .............................................................................................................................................. 85

LAN and QoS .................................................................................................................................................... 86

d12 Purchase / Poll Status ....................................................................................................................................... 87

d13 IN BAND Status ................................................................................................................................................ 89

d14 Out-of-Band (OOB) Status ................................................................................................................................ 92

d15 DVR/Hard Drive Status ..................................................................................................................................... 95

d16 WAN Network .................................................................................................................................................. 98

d17 Keypad Status ................................................................................................................................................... 99

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................. 100

Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations ........................................................................................................ 104

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Table 1 – DVR Recording Time Guidelines .................................................................................................................3

Table 2 – ARRIS-authorized Service Centers ..............................................................................................................4

Table 3 – Top & Front Panel Controls .........................................................................................................................5

Table 4 – Rear Panel Ports & Connectors...................................................................................................................6

Table 5 – FTTP Passive Optical Network Services .....................................................................................................8

Table 6 – VMS1100 Video Outputs ......................................................................................................................... 14

Table 7 – VMS1100 Audio Outputs ......................................................................................................................... 14

Table 8 – ONT1000M Connections ......................................................................................................................... 18

Table 9 – Remote Control Test ................................................................................................................................ 35

Table 10 – User Settings Fields ............................................................................................................................... 37

Table 11 – Additional HDMI Settings Fields ............................................................................................................ 40

Table 12 – Additional Closed Caption Settings Fields ............................................................................................. 42

Table 13 – General Status Fields (Page 1 of 2) ........................................................................................................ 49

Table 14 – General Status Fields (Page 2 of 2) ........................................................................................................ 50

Table 15 – Unit Address Fields (Page 1 of 2) ........................................................................................................... 52

Table 16 – Separable Security Fields (Page 2 of 2) .................................................................................................. 52

Table 17 – Code Modules – Host Download Information Fields (Page 1) ............................................................... 56

Table 18 – Code Modules – MRL Information Fields (Page 2) ................................................................................ 57

Table 19 – Code Modules – Card Download Fields (Page 3) ................................................................................... 58

Table 20 – Code Modules – Host Object Table Fields (Page 4) .............................................................................. 58

Table 21 – Current Channel Status- – IB Tuner ID Fields (Pages 1 & 2) .................................................................. 62

Table 22 – HTTP Adaptive Video Information Fields ............................................................................................... 64

Table 23 – In Home Streaming Sessions – STREAMING-IN Fields (Page 1) ........................................................... 67

Table 24 – In Home Streaming Sessions – STREAMING-OUT Fields (Page 2 (up to 7)) ........................................ 67

Table 25 – Audio / Video Status Fields .................................................................................................................... 68

Table 26 – Memory Configuration Fields ................................................................................................................. 70

Table 27 – Interface Status -DVI/HDMI Fields (Page 1 of 2) .................................................................................... 72

Table 28 – User Setting Fields (Page 2 of 2) ........................................................................................................... 73

Table 29 – Current Sessions Field ........................................................................................................................... 75

Table 30 – Connected Home Fields ......................................................................................................................... 76

Table 31 – Connected Home – MoCA Node Network Fields .................................................................................. 77

Table 32 – Connected Home – MoCA Tx and Rx Phy Rates Fields ........................................................................ 79

Table 33 – Connected Home – MoCA Power and Attenuation Level Fields ........................................................... 80

Table 34 – Connected Home – MoCA Rx Packet Count Fields ............................................................................... 81

Table 35 – Connected Home – MoCA Priority QoS Fields ...................................................................................... 82

Table 36 – Connected Home – Ethernet Hardware Configuration Fields ................................................................ 83

Table 37 – Connected Home – Registered Client List Fields .................................................................................. 84

Table 38 – Connected Home – DHCP Link Status Fields ........................................................................................ 85

Table 39 – Connected Home – LAN and QoS Fields ............................................................................................... 86

Table 40 – Purchase / Poll Status Fields .................................................................................................................. 88

Table 41 – In Band Status Fields (Page 1) ............................................................................................................... 90

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Table 42 – In Band Status Fields (Page 2) ............................................................................................................... 91

Table 43 – Out-of-Band Status Fields ...................................................................................................................... 92

Table 44 – DVR Status Fields (Page 1 of 3) ............................................................................................................. 96

Table 45 – Hard Drive Partitions Fields (Pages 2 & 3) ............................................................................................. 97

Table 46 – WAN Network Fields ............................................................................................................................. 98

Table 47 – Keypad Status Fields .............................................................................................................................. 99

Table 48 – Troubleshooting Guidelines.................................................................................................................. 100

Table 49 – Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................................................................ 104

Figure s

Figure 1 – Typical VMS1100 Whole Home IP Video Network Solution .....................................................................1

Figure 2 – VMS1100 Front View .................................................................................................................................5

Figure 3 – VMS1100 Rear View ..................................................................................................................................6

Figure 4 – PON Overview ...........................................................................................................................................8

Figure 5 – Whole Home IP Video CPE Overview .......................................................................................................9

Figure 6 – MoCA RF Spectrum ................................................................................................................................ 10

Figure 7 – Set-Top Box MAC Address ..................................................................................................................... 13

Figure 8 – Basic User Interface (BUI) Main Menu ................................................................................................... 15

Figure 9 – Connecting to the ONT1000 ................................................................................................................... 16

Figure 10 – Connecting to the ONT1000M ............................................................................................................. 17

Figure 11 – High-Definition TV (HDTV) for Video Connection ................................................................................. 20

Figure 12 – High-Definition TV (HDTV) for Audio Connection ................................................................................. 21

Figure 13 – High-Definition TV (HDTV) and an A/V Receiver for Video Connection ................................................ 22

Figure 14 – High-Definition TV (HDTV) and an A/V Receiver for Audio Connection ................................................ 23

Figure 15 – Standard-Definition TV Connection ....................................................................................................... 24

Figure 16 – Standard-Definition TV, A/V Receiver, and VCR Connection ................................................................ 25

Figure 17 – Welcome Screen .................................................................................................................................. 27

Figure 18 – Welcome-Start Activation Screen ......................................................................................................... 27

Figure 19 – Sample Welcome-Start Activation Error Screen ................................................................................... 28

Figure 20 – Step 1:-Coax Connection Test Screen (1 of 5)...................................................................................... 28

Figure 21 – Step 1:-Coax Connection Test Screen (2 of 5)...................................................................................... 29

Figure 22 – Step 1: Sample Coax Connection Warning Screen (3 of 5) .................................................................. 29

Figure 23 – Step 1: Step 1: Sample Coax Connection Error Screen (4 of 5) ........................................................... 30

Figure 24 – Step 1: Coax Connection Test Screen n (5 of 5) .................................................................................. 30

Figure 25 – Step 2: Software Download Test Screen (1 of 3) ................................................................................. 31

Figure 26 – Step 2: Software Download Test Screen (2 of 3) ................................................................................. 31

Figure 27 – Step 2: Software Download Test Screen (3 of 3) ................................................................................. 32

Figure 28 – Step 3: Activation Screen ..................................................................................................................... 32

Figure 29 – Activation Complete Screen ................................................................................................................. 33

Figure 30 – Basic User Interface (BUI) Main Menu ................................................................................................. 36

Figure 31 – User Settings Screen ............................................................................................................................ 37

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Figure 32 – Additional HDMI Settings Screen ......................................................................................................... 39

Figure 33 – Diagnostics Main Menu ........................................................................................................................ 47

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Int roduc tion

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This manual is intended for system operator personnel to provide instructions for installing and configuring the

ARRIS VMS1100 High-Definition Video Media Server and other entertainment devices in the home.

Produc t Fe at ure s

The VMS1100 HD Video Media Server is an advanced whole home solution for viewing entertainment in the

home. It is a media server that includes multiple QAM tuners, a high-end processor, expanded memory, and

enhanced graphics to support delivery of digital, on-demand, and interactive services throughout the entire

home. The VMS1100 provides a full complement of interconnection options. This device not only allows for

streaming media content, but also uses smaller, more energy-efficient IP client set-top boxes (STBs). The

VMS1100 communicates with the IPC1100 client set-top boxes (STBs) each connected to a TV. The following

graphic depicts a sample VMS1100 whole home entertainment solution:

Figure 1 – Typical VMS1100 Whole Home IP Video Network Solution

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The VMS1100 provides the following advanced functionality:

• Whole home DVR support for up to four connected IP Client set-top boxes

• Authorization and purchase of on-demand programming

• High-Definition television (HDTV) video decoding

• HDTV output through component video (YPbPr) or High-Definition Multimedia Interface™ (HDMI™)

• Surround-sound audio through a variety of analog and digital interconnection options

• Live playback and LOD buffering capabilities to pause and time shift live video and seamlessly record for

all connected televisions

• Built-in MoCA 1.1/2.0 HW support

As with all ARRIS digital set-tops, the hardware features are enabled by core operating and third-party

application software.

Standard Features

• Six 54 to 864 MHz video tuners with digital video processor

• One dedicated tuner for the out-of-band (OOB) control channel

• ITU standard 64/256 QAM/FEC/enhanced adaptive equalizer

• CSA based encryption/DCII (via inserted CableCARD™) access control

• Out-of-band data receiver (70-130 MHz) 2.048 Mbps

• Digital video scaling (picture in graphics)

• Macrovision

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copy protection

• High-definition video output through:

ο HDMI (also compatible with DVI using an HDMI-to-DVI converter cable)

ο Component Video (YPbPr)

• Standard-definition video output through Baseband (Composite)

• Audio output through:

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ο Digital audio (S/PDIF) ATSC standard Dolby

ο Baseband L/R

Digital optical

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Whole Home DVR Functionality

• Integrated MoCA 1.1/2.0 hardware supporting IP streaming and two-way connectivity to as many as four

connected clients

• DVR functionality integrated with the IPG enables all connected clients to do the following:

ο Pause, rewind, fast-forward, or record FiOS TV

ο Initiate program recordings and access the recordings library

ο Select programs to record across multiple channels and time slots

ο Rewind and replay recorded programs

ο Record multiple programs in the background while viewing another live program

Note: ARRIS cannot guarantee the exact amount of programming that each subscriber will be able to
record. The approximate time depends on the programming type and the encoding format used (see
below):

Table 1 – DVR Recording Time Guidelines

ESTIMATED RECORDING HOURS FOR:

INTERNAL DRIVE SIZE

1 TB 350 to 444 90 to 150

All times are approximate. The actual hours a subscriber can record are a function of program bit rate, the

IPG type, and the reserved buffer space.

STANDARD DIGITAL CHANNELS HDTV CHANNELS

Standard Data Features

• 1 GB flash memory

• 2 GB SDRAM

• One rear Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 port

• 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Port (RJ-45)

Standard Miscellaneous Features

• Messaging capabilities

• Digital diagnostics

• Four-digit, seven-segment LED display

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Ge t ting H elp

For help with your ARRIS product, you can contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) either by

telephone, online, or email:

• Telephone call: 888-944-HELP (888-944-4357) or 1-215-323-2345

• Website: http://moto.force.com/customercare360

• Email: [e-mail]

Calling for Repairs

If an ARRIS set-top box requires repair service, please call one of the following ARRIS-authorized Service

Centers:

Table 2 – ARRIS-authorized Service Centers

COMPANY FROM USA OR CANADA OUTSIDE USA OR CANADA

World Wide Digital

Teleplan

1-800-227-0450 1-956-541-0600

1-800-352-5274 1-302-322-6088

Please contact the ARRIS Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 888-944-4357 (direct dial: 847-725-4011) for

assistance in verifying that repair is necessary. The TAC will create an RSA for repair or an RA for

replacement if equipment qualifies.

The RSA number must be prominently displayed on all equipment cartons. To ensure efficient service,

request a Return for Service Authorization (RSA) number. Be sure to display the RSA number prominently on

all equipment boxes.

The Service Center will provide the shipping address of the location performing your repairs.

Do the following to ship your equipment for repair:

1. Pack the unit securely, if possible in its original factory shipping carton.

2. Print or display the RSA number so it is easily visible on all equipment boxes.

3. Enclose a note describing the exact problem. Complete and enclose the checklist provided with the unit.

4. Ship the unit PREPAID to the address provided by the Service Center.

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Top & Front Pa nels

The VMS1100 top panel controls provide functional navigation if the remote control is not available or

temporarily out of service.

The VMS1100 front panel provides the mechanical Power/Standby button and the LED Clock/Channel

number display. A USB 2.0 port is provided, though some USB connectors are not enabled and require the

support of application software.

Figure 2 – VMS1100 Front View

Table 3 – Top & Front Panel Controls

BUTTON/PORT DESCRIPTION

1 Power button

2 OK button

3 Cursor buttons

4 USB 2.0 Port*

5 Display Panel

6 Display Icons

*This option may not be enabled.

Turns ON/OFF power to the media server

Selects or confirms the current onscreen option

Navigates the onscreen menus

Connects to a high-speed peripheral device

Shows the time or channel number

Message, Recording, Home Network, Software
Update

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Rea r Pa ne l

The VMS1100 rear panel contains ports and connectors for video, audio, RF cabling, data output, and data

interface. Some connectors are not enabled and require application software support.

Figure 3 – VMS1100 Rear View

Table 4 – Rear Panel Ports & Connectors

PORT/CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION

1 FiOS TV In

2 YPbPr

3 Audio

4 Digital Audio (RCA)*

5 M-Card Device Only

6 Video Out

7 Optical Audio*

8 HDMI

Connects to a coaxial cable that delivers the FiOS signal from
your service provider

Connects to the color-coded component video input on a
high-definition TV (HDTV)

Connects to the analog audio left/right stereo inputs on a TV

Connects to the Dolby® Digital 5.1 audio or PCM output on a
digital audio device

Cable card access panel.

The M-CARD is required to view television programs,
previously recorded programs on the DVR, or interactive on­demand programs. The M-CARD should not be removed.

Connects to the standard definition video output on an SDTV
or VCR

Connects to the Dolby® Digital 5.1 audio or PCM output on a
digital audio device

Connects to a high-definition TV (HDTV)

9 USB 2.0*

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PORT/CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION

10 Ethernet*

11 eSATA*

12 IR Remote Input

13 Power

*This option is dependent upon application setting and availability in content.

Connects to an Ethernet device

Connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive

Connects to a remote control set-top accessory cable

Connects the power cord to the VMS1100

M-Ca rdTM

The MCARD is required to view television programs or interactive on-demand programs. The MCARD should

not be removed.

Syst em Com ponent s Ove rview

This section introduces key concepts relevant to installing the ARRIS Whole Home IP Video Network CPE. It

describes the following:

• The passive optical network (PON) connecting the customer premises to the headend

• The ARRIS Whole Home IP Video Network that you install at the customer premises

• Multimedia Over Coax Alliance (MoCA) technology

• Multi-room DVR

The ARRIS Whole Home IP Video Network connects to the fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) passive optical

network (PON). It uses MoCA technology to provide an integrated Ethernet, IP, and coaxial radio frequency

(RF) network. This network enables the delivery of services such as interactive video, high-speed data, and

IP telephony to residential and small business customers using existing RF coaxial cabling.

Passive Optical Network (PON) Overview

A PON is a fiber optic network capable of carrying a high volume of traffic over a single fiber. The same fiber

carries data:

• Downstream from the optical line terminator (OLT) at the headend to the optical network terminator (ONT)

at the customer premises

• Upstream from the ONT back to the headend (also referred to as the return path)

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Figure 4 – PON Overview

Table 5 – FTTP Passive Optical Network Services

SERVICE DESCRIPTION

Two-way video
service

High-speed data
service

Video services include enhanced interactive services such as video on
demand (VoD). Video is carried over the PON to the ONT and then over the
in home coaxial network. Digital and out of band (OOB) carriers are
supported on the 50 to 862 MHz spectrum.

Video traffic on the PON consists of:

• Downstream digital standard and high-definition television (HDTV)
video services; for example, local broadcast channels, Disney

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ESPN

, and other services.

®

,

• Downstream IP data; for example, streaming VoD channels.

• Upstream IP data; for example, VoD purchase data.

• The ARRIS MediaCipher® conditional access system, which

provides subscription, event, firmware download, and set top
terminal management; performs real time encryption for broadcast
programs and pre encryption for VoD content; and uses the OOB
RF downstream channel for all control and management
functions.

• Standard and high definition VoD services are delivered using
constant bit rate MPEG 2 or MPEG-4 single program transport
streams. The MPEG 2/MPEG-4 video is transported in User
Datagram Protocol (UDP) packets addressed to the set top that
are metered to avoid congestion.

All return communication is through IP.

The PON provides data service using the same management infrastructure
as digital subscriber loop (DSL) service

Telephony

A separate private virtual circuit carries telephone service over the PON.

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Whole Home IP Video Customer Premises Network—Embedded
MoCA BHR

The ARRIS Whole Home IP Video Network carries the following over coaxial cable:

• Video QAM MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 encoded broadcast services over the full 50 to 864 MHz spectrum for

MoCA 1.1 BHRs and the 1350 to 1675 MHz spectrum for MoCA 2.0 BHRs

• IP over coaxial for interactive traffic and VoD Streaming over the 975 to 1025 MHz spectrum

Figure 5 – Whole Home IP Video CPE Overview

The components include:

• ARRIS or similar optical network

• Broadband Home Router (BHR) with embedded MoCA

• VMS1100 advanced digital media server supporting HDTV and digital video recording (DVR)

• IPC1100 high-definition IP Client set-tops supporting HDTV

Note: You must connect the BHR to an RF coaxial splitter connected to the coaxial cable wall outlets in the
other rooms on the customer’s premises.

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MoCA

MoCA technology bridges Ethernet traffic onto the coaxial cable network. MoCA 2.0 operates from the
following frequencies:

• 975 to 1025 MHz on the MoCA WAN channel when a MoCA 1.1 BHR is present

• 1125 to 1175 MHz on the MoCA LAN channel when communicating with MoCA 1.x devices

• 1125 to 1225 MHz on the MoCA LAN channel when communicating with any MoCA 2.0 devices

• 1350 to 1675 MHz on the MoCA WAN channel when a MoCA 2.0 BHR is present

Figure 6 – MoCA RF Spectrum

Each MoCA set-top requires an IP address for configuration and management, but do not require any other IP
services. To minimize network IP address requirements, the MoCA uses the Link-Local IP address space.

Link-Local IP addressing enables MoCA set-tops to operate on a private local area network (LAN) using a
defined range of reserved IP addresses. The MoCA set-tops in a home automatically self-assign an IP

address in the range above 169.254.1.18.

The Link-Local address space is registered with the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). For detailed

information about Link-Local addressing, visit

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Media Server Configurations

The VMS1100 is intended to operate in homes with two or more televisions or video output screens. In multi­screen households, the VMS1100 acts as a video services gateway, providing connectivity to the service
provider’s network and handling subscription security, content decryption, channel tuning and program
recording and playback capabilities for all the other screens connected to the home network.

Single VMS Configuration

The VMS1100 can function as a video media server for one directly connected television and up to four
additional TVs connected to the home’s coaxial wiring through a IP Client set top like the IPC1100. In this
configuration, the VMS1100 performs the heavy lifting of tuning the QAM services, decoding the encrypted
signal, and processing any code download or subscription security transactions. Video content is then passed
from the through the home network to connected clients as IP traffic streams.

Though they are in fact utilizing the hardware resources of the VMS, each IP Client can display the IMG, tune
channels, pause/resume live television, initiate recordings or playback recorded content independently.

Multiple VMS Configuration

Households with more than five televisions will require more than one VMS1100 to be installed.

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This section provides instructions for connecting and configuring the VMS1100 in a multi−television screen
household. The VMS1100 supports an auto-provisioning feature that automates many of the tasks required to
configure and provision the in-home IP video components.

The installation will include the following series of steps:

• Connecting to the Optical Network Terminator (ONT)

• Connecting the home router

• Connecting the RF coaxial cable to the RF connector in on each set-top

• Connecting the A/V connections for each set top to the home theater equipment

• Performing the Auto-Provisioning procedures from the VMS1100 On-screen menu

• Optimize the high definition settings

Before You Be gin

Before you move or change components on the subscriber’s entertainment system, do the following:

• Make sure you have all the required tools and equipment.

• Review the installation instructions.

• Check the home coaxial topology.

ο Make sure no cable network or satellite dish is connected.

ο Make sure there are no amplifiers that could interfere with the MoCA network.

ο Determine the numbers and type of splitters used.

ο Verify that the signal at each coaxial outlet you will use is in the range -10 to +10 dBmV.

ο If necessary, replace or move amplifiers or splitters.

• Check the home entertainment system. Determine if you are connecting to one of the following:

ο Standard-Definition analog NTSC TV (supporting RF input)

ο Baseband Composite video or S-Video

ο High-Definition TV (Component video, HDMI, or DVI)

• Determine if the subscriber has other equipment to be connected to the terminal (Home Theater or A/V

receiver, VCR, etc.). Verify that you have the necessary cables and other required items.

• Have the customer specify where the VMS1100 media server should be installed.

Note: Make sure to install the VMS1100 media server before connecting any other set-tops.

• Write down the MAC address and serial number for each VMS1100 and IP Client set-top box. The labels

are located on the bottom of the devices.

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Figure 7 – Set-Top Box MAC Address

Check the Home Coaxial Network Topology

This procedure assumes you are networking at least one VMS1100 and one or more IP Client STBs. Before
you install the VMS1100, do the following:

1. Create a table listing for each of the following:

2. Every room where you plan to install a set top.

3. The signal levels you measured at the RF cable outlets.

4. HFC MAC Address located on the label on the bottom of the set-top used in that room.

5. Optionally, you can include information such as the set top type, serial numbers, and anything else you or

the service provider considers useful.

6. Use your TV signal tester at the coaxial outlet where you will connect any MoCA set-top box and router.
Verify that the signal level of the highest downstream digital channel frequency is between -10 and 10
dBmV. Record your readings in a table similar to Table 4-1. A signal level of +0 dBmV is ideal.

Note: If the signal level is less than -10 dBmV, you must correct the problem before installing the set-top
box.

7. If possible, determine whether there are one or more in-line coaxial RF amplifiers. If possible, move the
existing amplifier to a position near the point of entry. See

8. If possible, determine how many splitters, and what kind, are in use. An older splitter, such as an old
eight-way splitter, may have unacceptably high throughput loss. Replace any splitter cascades having a
loss of 18 dB or more.

9. If the signal level at one or more coaxial outputs remains unacceptably low, the power loss may be caused
by long coaxial cable runs using cable of insufficient quality. For example, a 330 ft (100 m) cable can
reduce the power by 20 to 27 dB, depending on the cable quality. This results in a very low power level at
the outlet of about -5 to -10 dBmV or lower. This loss, combined with loss from a splitter, causes marginal
MoCA network performance.

10. If you make any changes to the network, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Troubleshooting for more information.

Be sure all connections are properly secured. Poor F-connector fittings or poor
grounding can cause ingress.

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the HDMI output instead

If the receiver supports it, use the digital audio optical (S/PDIF)

Video Connection Options

Use the following guidelines to determine the best video connection for the subscriber’s home entertainment
system. To determine the available video inputs on the TV, check the manual supplied with the TV or the TV
itself.

The VMS1100 offers the following video outputs:

Table 6 – VMS1100 Video Outputs

CONNECTION TYPE TV TYPE DESCRIPTION

Component (YPbPr)

HDMI or IEEE-1394

Video (Composite)

HDTV and SDTV

HDTV and SDTV

SDTV only

The YPbPr outputs provide component video, the
most widely supported HD video connection.

• HDMI and IEEE-1394 offer higher quality HD
video than component video. If the TV has an
HDMI or a DVI input, use
of the IEEE-1394 output.

• HDMI and IEEE-1394 are video and audio
connections. If you use HDMI or IEEE-1394, no
separate audio connection to the TV is required.

• HDMI is compatible with DVI. If the TV has a DVI
input, you can use an HDMI-to-DVI converter
cable or adapter to connect to the VMS1100
HDMI connector.

• If you use IEEE-1394, on-screen graphics do not
display.

If the TV does not have an S-Video input, use the
composite video output (video).

Audio Connection Options

When connecting to a home theater receiver, depending on its inputs, you can use the following VMS1100
audio outputs:

Table 7 – VMS1100 Audio Outputs

CONNECTION TYPE DESCRIPTION

Digital audio optical (S/PDIF) or
digital audio coaxial (RCA)

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or digital audio coaxial (RCA) audio output to deliver Dolby
Digital audio to a Dolby Digital home theater receiver.

Audio is available via HDMI and no further audio connection is
required. For RF output, no further audio connection is
required.

If the audio receiver does not support Dolby Digital, use the
baseband AUDIO L and R outputs to connect to the audio
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Connect the stereo audio cable to the audio l and r connectors on the VMS1100 series and the audio left and
right connectors on the TV. If the equipment supports it, use the optical S/PDIF or coaxial digital RCA output
instead of the audio l and r outputs. In most cases, these outputs offer better audio quality, including support
for 5.1 Surround Sound. The cabling diagrams show sample audio/video (A/V) connections to an audio
receiver, where the receiver functions as an A/V router.

When connecting to an audio receiver, reference its installation instructions for directions on connecting to
baseband and digital (S/PDIF) audio ports.

Note: The VCR and TV receive their A/V signals from the currently selected input device on the audio
receiver. This is important when the subscriber has another A/V device such as a DVD player, a secondary
VCR, a CD player, or other electronic component. We recommend connecting the TV to the monitor output
so onscreen menus for the receiver can be displayed. (In many cases, the receivers themselves have
interactive onscreen menus.)

Clear the Hard Drive

If you are installing a previously used VMS1100, delete all recorded programs from the hard drive before
completing the installation at a new subscriber location. This prevents your new subscriber from viewing
programming they may not have purchased or may not want to see.

Do the following to clear the VMS1100 hard drive:

1. Connect the AC power on the VMS1100.

2. Press the D key on the IR remote control immediately after the VMS1100 front panel 8888 indicators dim.

The BUI main menu displays.

Note: There may be a one minute delay while the application boots up before the BUI menu displays.

Figure 8 – Basic User Interface (BUI) Main Menu

3. Select 01 Diagnostics from the BUI main menu to start the onscreen diagnostics. See

Basic User Interface (BUI)

for more information.

4. Within five seconds, press DVR three times, and FiOS TV on the IR remote control.

Note: On some remote controls, the

ο If successful, the hard drive is cleared and

DVR key may be labeled as list.

Clr is displayed on the front panel. Press any other key to

reset the terminal and turn it OFF to complete the clearing process.

Clr is not displayed, repeat step 4.

ο If

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Connec t ing t o t he Opt ica l N et w ork Te rm ina t or (ON T )

If necessary, connect to the ONT to the home coaxial network. This example shows connecting the ARRIS
ONT1000 model which does not have embedded Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) technology.

Make sure the coaxial cabling on the customer premises is not connected to any
digital network or satellite dish.

Determine how to route the coaxial and Ethernet cables from the ONT into the home. You may need to move
an existing cable drop from its present location to where the ONT is mounted.

To connect to the ARRIS ONT1000, do the following:

1. Open the door.

2. Connect the customer’s premises coaxial cable wiring to the

3. Connect the customer’s premises Ethernet cabling to the

4. If necessary, route the coaxial and Ethernet cables into the house.

5. Close the ONT door and secure the ONT.

CABLE OUT port.

ETHERNET port.

Figure 9 – Connecting to the ONT1000

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Connec t ing t o t he ON T w it h Embe dde d M oCA

If necessary, connect to the ONT to the home coaxial network. This example shows connecting the ARRIS
ONT1000M with embedded Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) technology.

Make sure the coaxial cabling on the customer premises is not connected to any
digital network or satellite dish.

Determine how to route the coaxial and Ethernet cables from the ONT into the home. You may need to move
an existing cable drop from its present location to where the ONT is mounted.

To connect to the ARRIS ONT1000M:

• Open the door.

• Connect the customer’s premises coaxial cable wiring to the CABLE OUT port.

• If necessary, route the coaxial cables into the house.

• Replace the lower half enclosure and secure the ONT1000M.

Figure 10 – Connecting to the ONT1000M

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Table 8 – ONT1000M Connections

KEY NAME DESCRIPTION

1 Telco ground terminal

2 Fiber in

3 UPS input terminal strip

4 Telephone terminal strip

Connects the ONT1000M and the subscriber’s telephone, data,
and cable TV wiring networks to protective ground at the
electrical service ground electrode.

OptiFit connector provides input to the ONT1000M from the
PON network.

• Connects the ONT1000M to an external Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS), as follows:

• POS — connects to the +12 VDC output terminal on the
external power supply (UPS).

• NEG — connects to the –RTN output terminal on the
external power supply (UPS).

• Signal RTN — connects to the SIG RTN output terminal on
the external power supply (UPS).

• ON BATT — ONT1000M is operating off of the battery.
Connects to the ON BATT terminal on the UPS.

• REPLACE BATT — battery present but not operational.
Connects to the BATT MISSING terminal on the UPS.

• LOW BATT — battery low, needs changing. Connects to
the LOW BATT terminal on the UPS.

• Using a UPS is optional for a network-powered
ONT1000M.

• Termination point for subscriber’s telephone lines. These
are insulation displacement type connectors (IDCs) and
serve as input for four separate lines.

5 Ethernet connection

6 Cable out

• RJ-45 Ethernet high-speed data connection to the
subscriber’s computer.

Cable TV output for distribution of video services to the
customer premises.

Connec t ing H ome s w it h M ult iple Ex ist ing Cable Drops

Some customer premises may have multiple coaxial inputs from one or more taps, typically entering different
locations in the home. For the PON, it is practical to have one connection only per customer premises. You
must use a splitter and cabling to connect any additional drops to the ONT. The routing will depend on the
layout of the home and customer preference.

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Connec t ing the H ome Rout e r

To connect the home router:

1. Connect the Ethernet cable you routed from the ONT to the WAN Ethernet port on the home router.

2. Make sure the router is powered ON.

3. Enable Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on the router. Follow the instructions provided with

the router.

Connec t ing the H ome Rout e r – Em bedde d M oCA ON T

To connect the home router:

1. Connect the coaxial cable you routed from the ONT to the coax/MoCA port on the home router.

2. Make sure the router is powered ON.

3. Enable Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on the router. Follow the instructions provided with

the router.

Inst a llat ion Ove rvie w

1. Determine if you are connecting to one of the following:

a. High-Definition TV or monitor - Use the HDMI or component video (YPbPr) output. No other video

connection supports HDTV.
If the TV has no HDMI input but does have a DVI input, connect a DVI-to-HDMI adapter or cable to the
HDMI out connector on the VMS set-top and the DVI-HDTV connector on your TV.

b. Standard-Definition TV - Connect the composite video connector using a composite (RCA phono)

cable.

2. Determine if you are connecting the audio to a home theater receiver or directly to the TV:

a. For an HDMI video connection, no additional audio connections to the TV are required.

b. For a DVI video connection, additional audio connections to the TV are required.

c. If the receiver or TV has a digital audio (S/PDIF) input, use the Optical Audio (S/PDIF) or Digital Audio

(Coaxial) outputs. Otherwise, use the baseband left and right audio outputs.

3. Locate the cabling diagram(s) that best match your planned configuration.

4. Connect the audio and video cables as shown in the diagram you are using.

5. Determine if you are connecting to a data device. For installation details, refer to the instructions included

with the data device.

6. Connect the FiOS TV In terminal to the coaxial cable wall outlet.

7. Perform the operational check for the remote control.

8. Optimize the high-definition settings (see

Optimizing the High Definition Settings).

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Connecting a High-Definition TV (HDTV) for Video

Do the following for the best possible HDTV video quality:

1. If the TV has an HDMI input, connect it to the HDMI output on the VMS1100.

2. If the TV has a DVI input, connect it to the HDMI output on the VMS1100 using an HDMI-to-DVI converter

cable or adapter.

3. Otherwise, use the component video (Y, Pb, and Pr) connectors. L/R audio connection or digital audio
S/PDIF connection is required for sound with component video.

Note: Make sure to match up each signal to the same connection on the TV or the colors will not appear
correctly on the TV.

Figure 11 – High-Definition TV (HDTV) for Video Connection

Note: Because HDMI provides both video and audio output, no additional audio connections to the TV are
required.

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Connecting a High-Definition TV (HDTV) for Audio

Figure 12 – High-Definition TV (HDTV) for Audio Connection

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Connecting a High-Definition TV (HDTV) and an A/V Receiver for Video

Note: If the A/V receiver includes an HDMI input and output, the VMS1100’s HDMI output can be
connected directly to the A/V receiver’s input and the A/V receiver’s HDMI output directly to the TV.
Because HDMI provides both video and audio output, no additional audio connections to the A/V Receiver
and TV are required.

Figure 13 – High-Definition TV (HDTV) and an A/V Receiver for Video Connection

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Connecting a High-Definition TV (HDTV) and an A/V Receiver for Audio

Note: If the A/V receiver includes an HDMI input and output, the VMS1100’s HDMI output can be
connected directly to the A/V receiver’s input and the A/V receiver’s HDMI output directly to the TV.
Because HDMI provides both video and audio output, no additional audio connections to the A/V Receiver
and TV are required.

Note: If the receiver can check the baseband and digital audio (S/PDIF) ports for appropriate channels,
connect both the baseband and digital audio connections. Otherwise, do not connect both the baseband
left/right composite connections and the coaxial digital connection. The baseband connections are not
necessary because the digital audio port provides a single audio interface for digital and analog channels.

Figure 14 – High-Definition TV (HDTV) and an A/V Receiver for Audio Connection

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Connecting a Standard-Definition TV

1. Connect the stereo audio cable to the audio L or R connector on the VMS1100 and the audio left and

audio right connectors on the SDTV.

2. If the TV has an HDMI input, connect it to the HDMI output on the VMS1100.

3. If the TV has a DVI input, you can connect it to the HDMI output on the VMS1100 using an HDMI-to-DVI

converter cable or adapter.

Figure 15 – Standard-Definition TV Connection

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Connecting a Standard-Definition TV, A/V Receiver, and VCR

Note: Because some entertainment equipment cannot simultaneously support composite video and S­Video, never simultaneously connect both video inputs.

Note: This connection method does not support HDTV. For more information, see

High-Definition TV (HDTV) for Video

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Connecting a

Figure 16 – Standard-Definition TV, A/V Receiver, and VCR Connection

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Aut o-Provisioning

The auto-provisioning process will streamline the set-top installation and provide informative diagnostics that
will assist you in resolving issues as they are detected. After the VMS1100 and IP Client set-tops are
connected to the home network and the VMS1100 is powered ON, an automatic pre-health check is
performed to identify any potential connection problems. The VMS1100 will conduct a series of self-tests to
verify proper network connectivity and signal levels.

During the activation process, the system health and status are monitored and displayed on the VMS1100
Onscreen menu. Instructions are provided to help resolve any problems discovered during the activation
process. If you encounter any additional problems during the automated health check, see Troubleshooting
for more information.

Note: The VMS1100 must be provisioned first in order to properly prepare the IPC1100 for activation.

After the registration process, the software download process will begin. A progress indicator on the
VMS1100 will show the appropriate steps for the following processes:

• Server Connection

• Software Server Identification

• Software Download

Starting the Auto-Provisioning Process

1. Plug the power cord on the VMS1100 into an electrical wall outlet. Do NOT power ON the IPC1100
set-top(s) until after the network and TV connections are completed.

2. Press OK on the VMS1100 remote control when the Verizon Welcome screen displays (see Figure 17).

Note: If Prok, PrOK, or PrOH appears on the VMS1100 front panel LED display, press the OK button on
the VMS1100 top panel or hand-held remote.

3. The Verizon Welcome-Start Activation screen displays (see Figure 18) and the VMS1100 automatically
starts performing a series of self-tests.

4. Press A on the VMS1100 remote control to navigate to the first detailed auto-provisioning screen (see
Figure 20).

Note: If a problem is detected during the connectivity check, follow the onscreen instructions to correct the
issue (see Figure 23 for sample error screenshot).

1. Upon completion of the software download, the device will send a message to the management server
which will start the network activation process (see Figure 25).

2. After the health check and any necessary corrective steps, the VMS1100 will register with the Verizon
provisioning server and production management servers (see Figure 26).

3. If any problems are encountered with these steps, follow the onscreen instructions to rectify the problem.

4. The management server will set the VMS1100 to active and instruct it to reboot. After rebooting, the

Verizon FiOS TV will start up (see Figure 28). The VMS1100 is now ready for service.

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Sample VMS1100 Self-Test Screens

Note: The screens provided in this section are intended for illustrative purposes only. They are a sampling
of the screens you may see during the auto-provisioning process. In some cases, the actual data may differ
from the examples provided.

Figure 17 – Welcome Screen

Figure 18 – Welcome-Start Activation Screen

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Figure 19 – Sample Welcome-Start Activation Error Screen

Figure 20 – Step 1:-Coax Connection Test Screen (1 of 5)

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Figure 21 – Step 1:-Coax Connection Test Screen (2 of 5)

Figure 22 – Step 1: Sample Coax Connection Warning Screen (3 of 5)

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Figure 23 – Step 1: Step 1: Sample Coax Connection Error Screen (4 of 5)

Figure 24 – Step 1: Coax Connection Test Screen n (5 of 5)

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Figure 25 – Step 2: Software Download Test Screen (1 of 3)

Figure 26 – Step 2: Software Download Test Screen (2 of 3)

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Figure 27 – Step 2: Software Download Test Screen (3 of 3)

Figure 28 – Step 3: Activation Screen

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Figure 29 – Activation Complete Screen

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Ope rat iona l Chec k for t he Re m ot e Cont rol

The operational check tests communication with the remote control.

Table 9 – Remote Control Test

FEATURE TESTING PROCEDURE

Power ON

Channel Selection

Volume Control Press Volume + or - on the remote control to increase the

Press Power on the remote control to turn ON the VMS1100.

Tune to the output channel (3 or 4), if using the RF output.

Scan through the channels using the Channel + or - keys.

Tune to several channels by entering the channel number
using the numeric keys.

volume to its upper limit, lowest level, and to a comfortable
level.

Press mute to turn the sound off. Press mute again to restore
the sound.

If the VMS1100 does not operate properly, see

Troubleshooting for more information.

Acc essing t he Ba sic U se r I nt erfa ce (BU I )

The BUI contains onscreen display (OSD) diagnostics, front panel diagnostics, and user settings. The BUI
allows you to retrieve diagnostics without having to power OFF the application.

Note: It is recommended that you use the BUI menu to access the OSD diagnostics. Do the following to
open the OSD diagnostics:

1. Method 1 - Press and hold the D key on the IR remote control for five seconds and then release the key

to display the BUI Main Menu (see Figure 30).

a. Select Diagnostics to navigate to the onscreen diagnostics.

b. Select User Settings to navigate to the high-definition video User Settings menu.

2. Method 2 – Power ON the VMS1100 and then immediately press the Select key (or OK key) on the IR

remote control twice.

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Figure 30 – Basic User Interface (BUI) Main Menu

Note: The MotoPLYR diagnostics are not available once the VMS1100 is booted up. Please refer to the
MotoPLYR Client Installation and Operation Manual for more information.

Opt imizing the H igh-De finit ion Se t t ings

This section describes how to optimize the SD and HD video settings and closed captioning based on
subscriber preferences.

Do the following before changing the output settings:

1. Connect the VMS1100 to the other home entertainment devices.

2. Plug the power cord on the VMS110 into an electrical wall outlet.

3. Check that the VMS1100 has successfully completed the auto-provisioning process and has connectivity

to the IPC1100 set-top(s) through the home network.

4. Turn ON the TV.

Note: For an HDMI connection, check that the TV is ON and that HDMI is selected as the input before
adjusting the settings. ARRIS recommends using certified Standard (or "category 1") HDMI cables for 1080i
or 720p resolutions. A certified high-speed (or "category 2") HDMI cable is recommended for resolutions of

1080p.

There are two methods for accessing the User Setting menu to optimize the output settings:

• Use the BUI menu. See

• Manually configure the user settings (see below).

To optimize the user settings:

1. Power OFF the VMS1100 and immediately press the Select key and then press the Menu key on the
remote control.

If the TV is ON, the onscreen menu will display the user settings that you can configure (see Figure 31).

Accessing the Basic User Interface (BUI) for more information.

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top and that widescreen programs should be

top and that widescreen programs should be

Figure 31 – User Settings Screen

2. Use the remote control or the cursor keys on the front panel to navigate the onscreen menus:

ο Press the ▲ and ▼ keys to highlight the setting you wish to change.

ο Press the ► key to select an option.

ο To exit the setting and move to another setting, press the ▲ or ▼ key.

ο To exit the menu and save your settings, press the Power or Menu key.

3. If the User Setting screen does not display on the HDTV screen, the TV may not support the default video
output setting. Use the front panel display to adjust the settings as described in

TV screen

in the Troubleshooting section.

There is no video on the

Table 10 – User Settings Fields

SETTINGS DESCRIPTION

TV Type

Allows you to specify the style of television connected to the set-top.
Options include 16:9, 4:3 LETTERBOX, and 4:3 PAN SCAN. By default,
the 16:9 option is selected. The options are used as follows:

• 16:9 designates that a widescreen television is connected to the
set-top.

• 4:3 LETTERBOX designates that a standard screen television is
connected to the VMS set­scaled to fit the screen with black bars above and below the picture.

• 4:3 PAN SCAN designates that a standard screen television is
connected to the VMS set­cropped so that the picture fills the entire screen.

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programs to a widescreen aspect ratio and present the video in the format

create a widescreen version of

definition program by adding black bars to the left and the right

SETTINGS DESCRIPTION

HDMI/YPbPr OUTPUT

4:3 Stretch

Allows you to specify the video output format of the VMS set-top for all
content (when the 4:3 override setting is OFF) or for all 480p, 720p, and
1080i content (when the 4:3 override is ON).

Options include:

• 1080p60 — The VMS set-top will present programs in the
High-Definition 1080p60 format (1920 x 1080 pixels).

• 1080i — Default option: The VMS set-top will present programs in the
High-Definition 1080i format (1920 x 1080 pixels).

• 720p — The VMS set-top will present programs in the High-Definition
720p format (1280 x 720 pixels).

• 480p — The VMS set-top will present programs in the
Enhanced-Definition 480p format (720 x 480 pixels).

• 480i — The VMS set-top will present programs in the
Standard-Definition 480i format (720 x 480 pixels).

Some televisions may only support certain video formats. Please consult
your television’s user manual for more information on format compatibility.

The VMS set-top can detect when the HDMI connection is in use. If you
are not using the HDMI connection on the VMS set-top, the HDMI/YPbPr
Output setting will display as YPbPr Output in the User Settings Menu.

On — The VMS set-top will automatically stretch all standard-definition

designated by the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting. Note that the Stretch
option is only available when the TV Type setting is 16:9.

Off — Default option: The VMS set-top will
a standard­of the picture and present the video in the format designated by the
HDMI/YPbPr Output setting.

Video Sharpness

Controls the sharpness adjustment for the video.

Ranges from 1 (softest) to 5 (sharpest). Default is 3.

Closed Caption Enables or disables closed captions. The front panel display

indicates the status of the closed captions.

Available options: Enabled or Disabled (default)

Pref Audio Lang

Descriptive Video Service

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Enabled Descriptive Video Service (DVS), if available in the content.

Controls the brightness adjustment for the front panel clock display.

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Addit ional H DM I Set tings

The Additional HDMI Settings menu is used to configure advanced options that affect the operation of the
VMS1100 with HDMI and DVI display devices. Adjustable options include:

• Display mode

• Color Space

• Audio Output mode

• Lip Sync

• Lip Sync Delay

• 1080p24 Pass-Through

The Additional HDMI Settings menu screen is illustrated and defined below:

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1100 to generate the video signals on the HDMI output.

a professional installer or someone with a good working knowledge

a professional installer or someone with a good working knowledge

Table 11 – Additional HDMI Settings Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Additional HDMI Settings

HDMI/DVI Mode

Color Space

The Additional HDMI Settings option is available whenever an
HDMI connection is in place.

Selecting this option will present a new menu screen with settings
specific to the HDMI connection, for example DVI/HDMI mode,
Color Space, Audio Output, and Lip Sync settings.

The HDMI/DVI Mode setting allows you to optimize the
HDMI output to work with both DVI-equipped televisions and
HDMI-equipped televisions.

By default, this option is set to HDMI. The options are used
as follows:

HDMI — The VMS1100 is optimized to work with an HDMI
television or home theater receiver.

DVI — The VMS1100 is optimized to work with a DVI
television or display device (connected via an HDMI-to-DVI
adapter).

The Color Space setting allows you to adjust the color space used
by the VMS
By default, this option is set to YCC 4:4:4. The options are used as
follows:

YCC 4:4:4 — The VMS1100 will generate video signals within the
YCC color space.

RGB — The VMS1100 will generate video signals within the RGB
color space.

Note: Adjusting these settings could result in a loss of video. Only

of the color spaces supported by the TV should change this setting.

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The Audio Output setting allows you to specify the digital audio
format delivered over the HDMI output by the VMS1100.

The options are used as follows:

Auto (default) —The VMS1100 will provide the digital audio format
specified by the connected device (TV or home theater receiver)
when that device was first connected to the VMS1100.

L-PCM — The VMS1100 will provide all audio in the Linear Pulse
Code Modulation digital audio format. The L-PCM format is widely
supported by most HDMI televisions and home theater receivers.

Pass-Through — The VMS1100 will provide the same digital
audio format on the HDMI output as is provided with the program
being viewed at that time. For example, if the program has a Dolby
Digital soundtrack, the VMS1100 will pass the Dolby Digital audio
to the HDMI output. This option is most useful when connecting the
VMS1100 to a home theater receiver that has HDMI switching
capability.

Note: Adjusting these settings could result in a loss of audio. Only

of the digital audio formats supported by the TV and/or home
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the HDMI output by the amount of time requested by the connected

Use this option to adjust the HDMI audio delay if you notice that the

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Lip Sync

Lip Sync Delay

The Lip Sync setting allows you to adjust the amount of time the
audio signal is delayed with respect to the video signal on the
HDMI output. Some HDMI televisions and home theater receivers
add an extra delay to the video signal during processing which can
produce an effect where the audio noticeably “leads” the video.

By default, this option is set to Auto. The options are used as
follows:

Auto — The VMS1100 will automatically delay the audio signal on

HDMI device.

Manual — The VMS1100 will delay the audio signal on the HDMI
output by the amount of time selected for the Lip Sync Delay
setting.

Off — The VMS1100 will not delay the audio signal on the HDMI
output.

The Lip Sync Delay setting is only available when the Lip Sync
option has been set to Manual. The Lip Sync Delay setting can be
adjusted between 0 milliseconds (msec) and 500 milliseconds in
50 millisecond increments.

If the Lip Sync option has been set to either Auto or Off, this option
will be disabled and no longer selectable in the menu.

video image routinely seems to be “behind” the audio soundtrack
when using your HDMI device.

1080p24 Pass-Through

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Restore Automatic
Settings

Enables the pass through of 1080p24 content directly to the TV.

Use this option to return to the User Settings Menu main screen.

Use this option to restore all of the settings on this screen
(HDMI/DVI Mode, Color Space, Audio Output, and Lip Sync) to
their default value.

You can also use this option if audio and/or video has been lost
after adjusting these settings from their default values.

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closed captions:

CC1 (default), CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2, T3, or T4

Addit ional Close d Ca pt ion Se t tings

The Additional Closed Caption Settings menu is used to adjust the various display options for closed caption
legibility. Customizable options include font size, font style, font color, and font opacity. You may also select to
view different closed caption services if these are included within the broadcast program.

Table 12 – Additional Closed Caption Settings Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Service Selection

Analog

Sets the service used by the VMS1100 to render (draw) the

This setting affects closed captions for analog and
digital standard definition services.

Available options are:

Digital

This setting affects closed captions for digital enhanced
definition and high definition services. Available
options:

• Primary Language (default)

• Secondary Language

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FIELD DESCRIPTION

Font Size

Font Style

Font Color

Sets the font size for closed captions.

Available options:

Auto (default)

Standard

Large

Small

Sets the font style for closed captions.

Available options:

Auto (default)

Mono Serif

Proportion Serif

Mono No Serif

Proportion No Serif

Casual

Cursive

Small

Sets the font color. Available options:

Primary Language (default)

Secondary Language

3, 4, 5, or 6Auto

White

Black

Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

Magenta

Cyan

Font Opacity

Sets the opacity. Available options:

Auto (Default)

Transparent

Translucent

Solid

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FIELD DESCRIPTION

Font Edge Type

Font Edge Color

Background Color

Sets the edge appearance. Available options:

Auto

None

Raised

Depressed

Uniform

Left Shadowed

Right Shadowed

Sets the edge color. Available options:

Auto (Default)

White

Black

Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

Magenta

Cyan

Sets the background color for closed captions. Available
options:

Auto (Default)

White

Black

Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

Magenta

Cyan

Background Opacity

Sets the background opacity for closed captions. Available
options:

Auto (default)

Transparent

Translucent

Solid

Flashing

Window Color

Window Opacity

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Restore Closed Caption

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Control Mode

Return to Main Page

Defaults

Sets the closed caption settings. Available options:

Auto (default)

User

Selecting this option will return you to the User Setting
screen.

To reset all of the Additional Closed Caption settings to their
default values:

Select this option and press the ► key.

Gra phic s Overlaying t he V ide o

The VMS1100 can generate graphics that overlay the video programming or fill the entire television screen.
Common examples include onscreen menus (such as the User Setting menu), closed captions, and IPG. The
VMS1100 overlays these graphics whenever you open a menu, enable closed captions, or scroll through a
program grid.

Onscreen graphics are available for all VMS1100 video outputs.

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Diagnostics are displayed on the onscreen display (OSD) and VMS1100 front panel display. You can access,
control, and navigate through the diagnostic screens using the VMS1100 front panel controls or remote
control. The diagnostics confirm proper installation, including the following:

• Checking error states and signal integrity

• Identifying the cable terminal on the network

• Verifying communications with the headend

The following information applies to the diagnostics outlined in this section:

• All indicators are in decimal notation, unless noted otherwise.

• All signal level and quality indicators use a 1% to 100% scale, unless noted otherwise.

• All sample displays are illustrative; actual data may differ from the examples provided in this manual.

Note: All sample displays used in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. The actual data may differ
from the examples provided.

Acc essing t he Dia gnostic s

Do the following to start using the diagnostics:

1. Make sure the VMS1100 is powered ON.

2. Choose either method below to access the User Settings screen:

ο BUI menu

Press and hold the D key on the IR remote control for five seconds and then release the key to display
the BUI Main Menu. Select 01 Diagnostics on the BUI main menu.

ο Manually configure the user settings

Press Power and then immediately press Select on the remote control twice to open the Diagnostics
main menu. This method will power OFF the application and is not recommended if diagnostic
information is needed for video or session status.

The Diagnostics main menu will display on the OSD and d01 will appear in the VMS1100 display panel
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d0 Dia gnostic s M ain M e nu

Figure 33 – Diagnostics Main Menu

Use the following keys on the remote control or VMS1100 front panel to navigate the Diagnostics menus:

1. Press channel ▲, channel ▼, cursor ▲, or cursor ▼ to select d01 through E.

2. Press cursor ◄, cursor ►, select or enter to execute the selected diagnostic.

3. Select E from the main menu or press Power to exit.

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Error

Environment

d0 1 Ge ne ra l Sta tus

This diagnostic displays system status information on the OSD and front panel. The information is updated
each time the diagnostic is displayed.

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Table 13 – General Status Fields (Page 1 of 2)

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Error

Error codes display on the front panel and OSD. If
multiple errors occur, the last recorded error is
displayed.

ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION

EP00 No error

EP01 Not connected

EP03 DRAM error

EP04 SRAM error

EP07 ROM verification failure

EP08 RAM test failure

EP09 Battery test failure

EP11 Invalid unit address

EP12 Power on self test failure

EP14 GITV startup failure

Platform ID

Chip Set

Family ID

Model ID

Settop Local Time

DST Active

STD Time Offset

DST Entry Time

DST Exit Time

EP15 TSI structure corrupt

EP18 Driver initialization failure

A unique, 16-bit hexadecimal number that identifies the
platform image (also called the ROM ID).

Identifies the Chip set used by the hardware

The manufacturer and product family, in hexadecimal.

The model, in hexadecimal.

The local time configured by the system

Indicates Daylight Savings Time

The time zone, based on standard time offset from GMT

Indicates entry of Daylight Savings Time and if DST is
currently active

Indicates exit of Daylight Savings Time and if DST is
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Total Run Time

Version Number

Encryption Algorithm

Connected

Channel Map Present

VMS Activation Status

The number of hours and minutes since product last
rebooted

Software version of the platform code

Indicates secure processor decrypt scheme, for
example:

CSA — Connect Scrambler algorithm

DES — Data Encryption Standard

An operations connect or disconnect message
determines whether the product is True or False.

Indicates if the product is configured with a Channel
Map.

Indicates the Activation Status as provisioned by the
headed as True or False (may be VMS or Client
Activation Status, depending on product)

Table 14 – General Status Fields (Page 2 of 2)

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Power State

Indicates logical power state of product, for example,

On or Standby

Provisioning Status

Indicates the Status of auto-provisioning in descriptive
text

Provisioning Errors

Indicates any error codes provided by the auto­provisioning process

Provisioning Error and
Description

Provisioning Error
Corrective Action

SSL Device ID

DTCP Device ID

Config File Version

Indicates any auto-provisioning error in descriptive
text

Indicates the corrective action associated with any
auto-provisioning error in descriptive text

Indicates the Device ID used in SSL

Indicates the DTCP Device ID

Indicates the version number of the configuration file
used to provision the product.

Boot Inform Window

Indicates the time window configured for the TR-069
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d0 2 U nit Address / Se curit y

This diagnostic displays the unit address of the M-Card (cable card), if inserted in the M-Card™ DEVICE
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CableCARD Interface is a status indication of the interface between

The front panel displays the unit address of the device when the Address/Security screen is displayed, if the
device supports a unit address. See the following examples:

Table 15 – Unit Address Fields (Page 1 of 2)

FIELD DESCRIPTION

CableCARD Inserted YES — CableCARD is inserted

NO — CableCARD is not inserted

Unit Address

A unique decimal number that indicates the unit address
of the CableCARD.

Host Serial Number Displayed on the Unit Address Diagnostic screen.

4 MAC Addresses Installed

The MAC addresses are stored in protected flash and displayed in
hexadecimal.

Table 16 – Separable Security Fields (Page 2 of 2)

FIELD DESCRIPTION

CARD Interface

the VMS and CableCARD. It will indicate ‘Good’ if no errors were
detected, ‘Error’ if there is a problem detected with establishing the
CableCARD interface, or ‘Unsupported CARD’ if the inserted
CableCARD is not an M-CARD.

CableCARD ID

Host ID

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The unique identifier provided by the CableCARD.

The unique identifier in the VMS Device Certificate.

A value generated by the CableCARD for the Pairing report.

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if status is not bound because of failure

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Validation

Pairing Method

Provider Phone #

Cable Card

Object Name

• UKNOWN if a Validation message was not received by the
product

• VALID or INVALID as set by the Host Validation Message
received from the headend

• BINDING if the CableCARD is busy with the binding
authentication process

• NOT BOUND if Card validation status in not bound for
CableCARD reasons

• HOST CERTIFICATE INVALID if the status is not bound
because the Host Certificate was invalid

• HOST SIGN FAILED if status is not bound because of
failure to verify Host’s SIGN

• AUTH KEY FAILED
to match AuthKey from the Host Device

• FAILED if binding failed for other reasons

Set to ‘MMI’ or ‘Reportback’ as received by a message from the
headend, or set to ‘Unknown’ if the headend message was not
received.

Phone Number of the Provider as configured at the headend.

Code object name executing on the CableCARD.

Object Ver.

Manufacturer

HW Version

Boot Version

2nd Version

Serial Number

MAC Address

Code object version executing on the CableCARD.

CableCARD manufacturer.

Version number provided by the CableCARD.

Version number provided by the CableCARD.

Version number provided by the CableCARD.

The CableCARD Serial Number provided by the CableCARD.

The CableCARD MAC Address provided by the CableCARD.

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This diagnostic includes information about the firmware loaded in flash memory and all non-volatile code
versions are installed on the VMS series. It is possible to access the diagnostics of the application operating
system and all associated objects when the native suite is running.

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If a download is in progress, the completion percentage for the current download will display on the VMS1100
front display panel.

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Available secondary method for Code download options:

•

•

•

•

ersion of the software object loaded / downloading onto

Table 17 – Code Modules – Host Download Information Fields (Page 1)

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Group ID

Region ID

Primary Server Download
Path

Secondary Server Download Path

Code Installation May Start Time

Code Installation Must Start Time

Code Installation Start Time

Identifies the product configured Group.

Identifies the product configured Region.

Available primary method for Code download options:

• Multicast

• Unicast

• N/A

• Multicast

• Unicast

• Undefined

• N/A

Configured time from the MRL when the product may
start to download.

Time from the MRL when the product must start to
download.

Date and time (local time) when the code installation
was started.

Code Installation End Time

Date and time (local time) when the code installation
was complete.

Code Installation Status

Available code installation status options:

Pending

In progress

Completed

Failed

Failure status indicates two attempts for installation of
the successfully downloaded campaign have failed.

Number of Software Objects

Number of software objects loaded on the set-top
including the objects being currently downloaded.

Campaign Download Status

Available download status options of the campaign:

MRL Downloading

(Code Name) Downloading

Download Complete

No New Campaign

Campaign Version

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This parameter is optional if the MRL gets downloaded via the

Table 18 – Code Modules – MRL Information Fields (Page 2)

FIELD DESCRIPTION

MRL XML File Name

MRL Multicast IP Address

MRL Multicast Destination Port

MRL Source IP Address

MRL PID

MRL Url

MRL IPMC Join Interval

Next MRL IPMC Join Time

Last Successful MRL IPMC
Join Time

MRL file name, if available

Multicast address required for MRL file download. This
parameter is optional if the MRL gets downloaded via IP
unicast method.

Destination port parameter for the MRL file download.

IP unicast method

Source IP address of the server. For multicast, this server is
responsible for Multicasting the MRL file. For unicast, the STB
downloads the MRL file from this server.

PID of the MRL file in the DSMCC carousel, if available.

Interval, in minutes, for the product to join the MRL Multicast
address for downloading the MRL file, if available.

Scheduled data and time when the product is expected joined
the MRL multicast, if available.

Time when the product last successfully joined the MRL
multicast, if available.

MRL Error Indicates the error (DLxx format), if any, that occurred during the

download:

• DL00 - No-error

• DL21 - Invalid MRL source

• DL22 - Unable to join MRL multicast

• DL23 - Failed to authenticate MRL file

• DL24 - Invalid MRL file

• DL25 - Unable to parse MRL

• DL26 - MRL without matching target type

• DL27 - MRL missing campaign for target type

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Table 19 – Code Modules – Card Download Fields (Page 3)

FIELD DESCRIPTION

MCard Download Channel Download channel configured for the MCard Object

MCard DL PID Download PID detected for the M-Card Object

MCard DL Segment Count

Download segment count, if M-Card object is in the
process of downloading.

MCard DL Status Download status from M-Card:

• 0x00 Idle

• 0x01 WaitDLPID

• 0x02 WaitSeg0

• 0x03 Loading

• 0x04 AuthStor

• 0x05 WaitEnabl

• 0x06 WaitReset

MCard DL Error

• 0x00 None

• 0x01 Segment 0 timeout

• 0x02 Header CRC error

• 0x03 Image CRC error

• 0x04 Image authentication error

• 0x05 Flashing error

• 0x06 Object enable timeout

• 0x07 Done and waiting for reset

• 0x08 Wrong image version

• 0x09 Host busy

• 0x0A Host did not find download PID

MCard Object Name M-Card object name of the object being downloaded.

MCard Object Version M-Card object version of the object being downloaded.

Note: Additional Host Object Table pages will display as the number of software objects increases.

Table 20 – Code Modules – Host Object Table Fields (Page 4)

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Object Name

Object Version

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Name of the software object loaded or downloading onto
the set-top.

Version of the software object loaded / downloading onto
the set-top.

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FIELD DESCRIPTION

Object Size Indicates the object size.

Download Status

Associated DL Errors

Status of the object download, expressed as a text string,
which may include:

• Available

• Download-in-progress

• Download-Completed

• Download-Paused

• Authenticating

• Activation-Pending

• Installing

• Executing

• Executing-but-Deletion-Pending

• Error

• Other

Indicates the error, if any, that occurred during the
download:

• DL00 - No-error

• DL01 - Object incompatible with the target STB

• DL02 - The object cannot be found

• DL03 - Reserved

• DL04 - Reserved

• DL05 - Reserved

• DL06 - The object fails validation / authentication

• DL07 - Storage capacity exceeded

• DL08 - Reserved

• DL11 - Download timed out

• DL12 - Unable to join the multicast group

• DL13 - Low memory

• DL14 - Invalid object format

• DL15 - Unsupported object type

Associated DL Errors
(continued)

• DL16 - Unable to reach unicast URL

• DL17 - Unable to resolve unicast URL

• DL18 - File does not exist"

• DL19- Cannot access file

• DL31 - Could not flash

Download Server IP Address

IP address of the server from which the object is
downloaded. In case of Multicast, it represents the Source
IP.

Current DL Server Type Type of download server currently being used:

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FIELD DESCRIPTION

• Unicast

• N/A

Number of Bytes Downloaded

Download Start Time

Download Complete Time

CDL % Complete

Multicast IP

Multicast Destination Port

Object PID

Indicator of the download progress provides the current
value of the number of bytes received

Date and time (local time) when the object download
started.

Date and time (local time) when the object download
completed

Indicator of download progress provides the current
percent complete of the object download.

The Multicast address required for the object download.
Meaningful, only if the object is downloaded via IP
multicast.

Multicast Destination port for the object download.
Meaningful, only if the object is downloaded via IP multicast

PID for the object in the DSMCC carousel; the number of
objects will increase the number of pages displayed, as
necessary.

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d0 4 Current Cha nne l St at us

This diagnostic displays current channels and services entering the home, including screens for Current
Channel Status. Six screens will display for the six IB tuners and a seventh screen will display for the IP
stream.

The following screens illustrate information for IB tuner 1, IB Tuner 2, and IP Stream:

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Table 21 – Current Channel Status- – IB Tuner ID Fields (Pages 1 & 2)

FIELD DESCRIPTION

IB Tuner ID

The following information displays for each IB Tuner ID:

ECN Data Present

Virtual Channel
Number

Service Encrypt Mode

Indicates the source of the current channel being reported:

• Tuner 1

• Tuner 2

• Tuner 3

• Tuner 4

• Tuner 5

• Tuner 6

• IP Stream

Indicates if an Entitlement Control Message is detected for the
acquired digital QAM service.

Indicates the Virtual Channel Number of the service acquired
by that tuner.

Indicates if the of the service acquired by that tuner is
encrypted. Values include:

• UNE - Unencrypted

• CLR - Clear

• ENC - Encrypted

• FWK - Fixed Working Key

• FPK – Fixed Program Key

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FIELD DESCRIPTION

Preview

Purchasable

Purchased

EPOCH Num

Auth Reason

VCT ID

CCI

APS

Indicates whether the current program is in Preview mode

Indicates that the current program is available to be purchased
for viewing

Indicates that the current program was already purchased for
viewing

Indicates the Identifier of the IPPV EPOCH.

The service authorization reason is displayed in hexadecimal
format.

Indicates the Virtual Channel Table provisioned for the
product.

Copy control information:

• 00 - Copy free

• 01 - No more copies

• 10 - Copy once

• 11 - Never copy

• N/A - Value is invalid or cannot be retrieved

Analog Protection System;

• 00 – No Macrovision

• 11 – Type 3 Macrovision

N/A - Value is invalid or cannot be retrieved

CIT

The constrained image trigger as delivered in the PRK or the
Set DRM API:

• 0 – Not set

• 1 – Set

N/A - Value is invalid or cannot be retrieved

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d0 5 H T TP Ada pt ive Vide o Inform at ion

Table 22 – HTTP Adaptive Video Information Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Buffer Fullness

Buffer Status

Stream Type

Acquisition Time

Decoder Bitrate

Indicates the percent fullness of the buffer in the
receiver.

The status of the receiver buffer indicating if over-run or
under-run is detected. Possible values:

Overflow
Underflow
OK

The type of the stream received over the top. Examples
are:

HLS
Progressive DL

Time taken to acquire the last segment, expressed in
milliseconds. This is the time between the request and
receipt of the last segment.

This parameter is from the video decoder and is the
bitrate of the chunk or segment that was last pulled out
of the buffer.

Download Segment
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This parameter is the transfer rate - the bit rate of the
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The sequence number of the segment which is currently

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Playlist Name

Sequence Number

Segment Duration

DRM Type

Source IP

Source Port

This playlist contains the variant playlist names for
different bit rates.

being played.

Duration of each chunk or segment expressed in
milliseconds.

The type of DRM being used. Possible values:

Secure Media
AES
N/A

IP address of streamer server

The port of streamer server that is being used for the
OTT streaming.

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d0 6 I n H ome St rea ming Se ssions

This diagnostic displays a status of the In Home Streaming Sessions, including sessions streaming into the
VMS and sessions streaming out of the VMS to the IP Clients.

Note: Additional Streaming Out pages will display for up to six tuners.

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This parameter indicates when a client device fails to set up a

Indicates whether the server buffer has encountered overflow

Count

Table 23 – In Home Streaming Sessions – STREAMING-IN Fields (Page 1)

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Local IP Address IP address of the local device receiving the stream

Source IP IP address of the streamer server for an incoming stream.

Source Port

Port of the streamer server that is being used for the current
streaming session (incoming to the current STB).

Fail to Establish Secure Stream

secure stream with a server. The client STB will set it to
TRUE in case of failure. After a successful secure stream set
up, it will be set to FALSE.

IP Client Rx Buffer Packet Count Number of packets in the client buffer.

Platform Media Player Event
Status

Status of the media player in the client device. Possible
values:

Playing
Paused
Stopped
Trick Play

Table 24 – In Home Streaming Sessions – STREAMING-OUT Fields (Page 2 (up to 7))

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Stream Type

Type of in-home stream. Possible values:

LIVE - refers to QAM or IP tuning and live or LOD content

VOD

DVR

Destination IP

IP address of client if the current stream is an outgoing
stream from the current STB.

Destination Port

Port of client that is being used for the current streaming
session (outgoing from the current STB).

Tuner ID

Tuner number associated with the stream, if available (N/A
for streams that are not associated with a tuner).

TCP Retransmission
Count

Number of TCP packets that needed a retransmission since
the last reboot.

This parameter is meaningful for a serving session.

Server (VMS) Buffer Overflow

condition.

Server (VMS) TX Buffer Packet

Number of packets in the server buffer.

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d0 7 Audio / Vide o St a t us

This diagnostic displays the Ethernet Return status. The information is updated each time this diagnostic is
displayed.

Table 25 – Audio / Video Status Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Audio SPDIF

Indicates S/PDIF Mode as set by application software.

• N/A Audio S/PDIF mode is not applicable.

• IEC958PCM PCM audio selected.

• DD (Dolby Digital) For Dolby Digital selection, the

following speaker selection is set:

• 1/0 right front or left front.

• 2/0 right front and left front.

• 3/0 right front and left front and center.

• 2/1 right front and left front and (right rear or left

rear).

• 3/1 right front and left front and center and (right rear
or left rear).

• 2/2 right front and left front and right rear and left
rear.

• 3/2 right front and left front and center and right rear
and left rear

Audio Mute

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muted by the software, for example, selectable output
control.

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: the audio mode is not applicable to the currently

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Video Mute

The Video Mute indicates if any of the video outputs have
been muted by the software, for example, selectable output
control.

Input Source

• Input source for the audio and video, for example, IB
Tuner.

Audio Mode

Audio Mode indicates the audio Mode of in incoming digital
service. Valid values include:

• N/A
tuned stream.

• Mono: the audio mode is monophonic.

• Stereo: the audio mode is stereo.

• Surround: the audio mode is surround sound.

• 5.1: the audio mode is Dolby Digital 5.1 surround

sound.

• 7.1: the audio mode is Dolby Digital 7.1.

Input Format Includes the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9), the screen pixel size

(nnnnXnnnn), pixel display (i for interlaced, p for
progressive), and frames per second (24, 25, 30, 60).

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Process

d0 8 M e mory Configura t ion

This diagnostic displays the VMS1100 series memory configuration. The information is updated when the
diagnostic is displayed.

Note: The Memory Configuration table will increase and scroll to multiple pages depending on the number of
processes detected.

Table 26 – Memory Configuration Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Total Memory

Memory Free

Total CPU Load

CPU Load Average Per

Memory Usage

The allocated system RAM in MB

The size of free RAM memory expressed in
megabytes (MB)

Total process load on the CPU

Average CPU load percentage per process

RAM memory used per process (scroll down for
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d0 9 I nte rfa c e / Port Sta tus

The Interface Status diagnostic displays when running in KreaTV. There is no front panel display. The
information on the OSD is updated when you display the diagnostic.

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Table 27 – Interface Status -DVI/HDMI Fields (Page 1 of 2)

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Mode

Color Space

Device Connected

Video Xmission

HDCP Enabled

Output Format

Indicates the connector mode: DVI or HDMI

Indicates the color space used over the HDMI connection:
YCC or RGB

• Indicates whether a device is connected to the HDMI
port: Yes or No.

Video transmission — Indicates whether the VMS1100 is
transmitting video over the HDMI port

Indicates whether the VMS1100 is using HDCP to encrypt
video transmitted over the HDMI link — Yes or No. If the
Video Xmission status is Not Active, the HDCP Enabled
status is No

Indicates the timing format of the video sent through HDMI:

• 1920 x 1080p — 1920 pixels wide by 1080 pixels
high, progressive

• 1920 x 1080i — 1920 pixels wide by 1080 pixels high,
interlaced

• 1280 x 720p — 1280 pixels wide by 720 pixels high,
progressive

• 720 x 480p — 720 pixels wide by 480 pixels high,
progressive

• 720 x 480i — 720 pixels wide by 480 pixels high,
interlaced

• 640 x 480p — 640 pixels wide by 480 pixels high,
progressive

Aspect Ratio

Indicates the aspect ratio of the video sent through HDMI:

4:3 or 16:9.

EDID DATA

Indicates the video timing formats that were read from the
Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) register for the
connected device. In particular, the detailed timing description
blocks. The list displays a selection of common formats that
the TV or repeater supports that have been read by the
Product.

If the Product cannot read any formats, EDID Data is blank.
An asterisk (*) after the aspect ratio means the Product
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programs should be cropped so that the picture fills the entire

Table 28 – User Setting Fields (Page 2 of 2)

SETTINGS DESCRIPTION

TV Type

Output Type

Indicates how the style of television connected to the product was
set (16:9 or 4:3) and the preferred content control method (for
example, Letterbox, pan and scan, undistorted)

• 16:9 designates that a widescreen television is connected to
the
set-top.

• 4:3 LETTERBOX designates that a standard screen
television is connected to the VMS set-top and that
widescreen programs should be scaled to fit the screen with
black bars above and below the picture.

• 4:3 PAN SCAN designates that a standard screen television
is connected to the VMS set-top and that widescreen

screen.

Allows you to specify the video output format of the VMS set-top for
all content (when the 4:3 override setting is OFF) or for all 480p,
720p, and 1080i content (when the 4:3 override is used).

Possible options:

• 1080p60 — High-Definition 1080p, 60 fps format (1920 x
1080 pixels).

• 1080i — (Default option) High-Definition 1080i format (1920
x 1080 pixels).

• 720p — High-Definition 720p format (1280 x 720 pixels)

• 480p — Enhanced-Definition 480p format (720 x 480 pixels).

• 480i —Standard-Definition 480i format (720 x 480 pixels).

1080p24 Passthrough
Enabled

Closed Caption Enabled-

Turns ON or OFF the passthrough of 1080p24 content
directly to the TV.

Turns closed captions ON or OFF. The front panel
display indicates the status of the closed captions.

Possible options: Yes or No (default)

CC Analog Service Selection Sets the analog service used for closed captions:

• CC1 (default), CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2, T3, or T4

CC Digital Service Selection Sets the digital service used for closed captions:

• D1 PRIMARY LANGUAGE (default)

• D2 SECONDARY LANGUAGE

• D3, D4, D5, or D6

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SETTINGS DESCRIPTION

Detection of 3DTV Primary
Formats

Side by Side

Top Bottom

Other Used for 2D for other formats in the EDID register.

HDMI Audio Output Indicates the format of the audio:

HDMI Audio Rate Indicates the audio rate, for example:

Indicates if the 3D video timing formats are read from the Extended
Display Identification Data (EDID) register for the connected device.

Indicates if 3D ‘Side by Side was detected: Yes or No

Indicates if 3D ‘Top Bottom’ was detected: Yes or No

• PCM

• DD

• AAC

• 32 kHz

• 44.1 kHz

• 48 kHz

• 96 kHz

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d1 0 Current Sessions

Table 29 – Current Sessions Field

FIELD DESCRIPTION

OTT Stream Number of over the top (OTT) HLS streams detected (0 or 1

session).

If a host VMS goes offline, an OTT session will be started for
clients connected to that VMS allowing connected clients to
continue TV viewing.

Note: An OTT session has a limited/scaled back channel map,
so not all channels will be available for the IP clients.

Linear Recording

Local Playback

Remote Streaming

Number of linear recording sessions set up.

Number of local playback sessions: 0 or 1.

If live session, will have LOD

Number of remote streaming sessions to IP client STBs (live,
recorded, or VOD).

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Network Link Type

Describes the link type: MoCA, Ethernet, or None

LAN MAC Address

MAC address assigned to the Local Area Network

MoCA Link Status

The status of the MoCA link.

MoCA Connectivity Loss

Number of time MoCA connectivity was lost since

Ethernet Link Status

The status of the Ethernet link.

Ethernet Connectivity

Number of times Ethernet connectivity was lost

d1 1 Conne c te d H om e

Elements included in the Connected Home system will appear in the status. This diagnostic displays the
MoCA network status.

Table 30 – Connected Home Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

The value is set to None to indicate that a connection
is not established yet.

TRUE = Active
FALSE = Inactive

Count

Loss Count

last boot.

TRUE = Active
FALSE = Inactive

since the last boot.

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Selectable information screens for the following

RF Frequency

Displays the frequency of the MoCA RF channel in use by

MoCA: Network/Local

Network and Local MoCA version IDs in the format NN/LL:

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Additional Information

MoCA Node Network

menu items:

• MoCA Node Network

• MoCA Phy Rates

• MoCA Power and Attenuation Level

• MoCA Packet Counts

• MoCA QoS

• Ethernet H/W Configuration

• Registered Client List

• DHCP Link Status

• LAN and QoS

Table 31 – Connected Home – MoCA Node Network Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

the set-top: 1150 (default) to 1500 MHz

Version

• NN is the 2-digit Network MoCA version

• DHCP is the 2-digit Local MoCA node version

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RF Password

MoCA RF Password. Default is 99999999988888888

Number of Nodes in

Total number of nodes (i.e., devices) residing on the MoCA

Number of Nodes

Total number of MoCA nodes/devices connected to the local

Local MoCA Node ID

MoCA assigned node ID of the set top.

for devices in the MoCA

List of the MoCA MAC address for each node in the

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Network

Connected to the Local
Device

Total Devices in
Network

network.

node.

• mocaNodeID will range from 0-7 for devices in the MoCA

1.0 network

• mocaNodeID will range from 0-15

1.1 or 2.0 network

network and indication of the Network Coordinator:

• Node ID: MoCA-assigned node ID associated with

the connected device.
The NodeID ranges from 0-7 for devices in the
MoCA 1.0 network.
The NodeID ranges from 0-15 for devices in the
MoCA 1.1 or 2.0 network

• MoCA MAC Address: MoCA layer MAC address

used for the Phy level home network connection.

Network Coordinator Indication: Shows which node in

•

the MoCA network is acting as the Network Coordinator.

MoCA Tx and Rx Phy Rates

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Phy Rate Table

Table of the Phy Rates associated with each node in the

Tx Phy Rate

The physical layer transmit rate of the STB being polled to

The physical layer receive rate by the STB being

Table 32 – Connected Home – MoCA Tx and Rx Phy Rates Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

MoCA network and any associated warning indications:

• Bw: Node has a link supporting less than 100 Mbps

(the associated BHR RF LED will also blink).

• Fr: Node received significant packet errors caused

by thermal noise or interfering signals.

• Pw: There is insufficient power at the node.

the connected node (indicated by node ID), expressed in
Mbps.

Rx Phy Rate

polled from the connected node (indicated by
nodeID), expressed in Mbps

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MoCA Power and

Table of the Attenuation and Power associated with

Tx Attenuation Level

MoCA transmit attenuation level (dB) for each direct
link between the local device and each MoCA node on

MoCA Tx Power

The RF transmit power level at the connected MoCA

The RF receive power level at the STB being

MoCA Power and Attenuation Level

Table 33 – Connected Home – MoCA Power and Attenuation Level Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Attenuation Level Table

MoCA Rx Power

each node in the MoCA network

the MoCA network, if available.

node expressed in dBm for the link between the
connected node and the STB being polled.

polled expressed in dBm for the link between
the connected node and the STB being polled.

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MoCA Packet Count and

Table of the Rx Packet Count, Packet Error Rate, and

Rx Packet Count

MoCA received packet count for each direct link between

PER Window

Window time in minutes for PER calculation. Expected

Uncorrectable PER

This parameter indicates the fraction of received packets

MoCA received uncorrectable packet count for

MoCA Rx Packet Count

Table 34 – Connected Home – MoCA Rx Packet Count Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

PER Table

Uncorrectable Packet
Count

number of Uncorrectable Packets associated with each
node in the MoCA network

the local device and each MoCA node on the MoCA
network, if available.

range: 60 to 240 minutes.
Window will be considered as t minutes in the past up to
the current time.

that could not be corrected for the time period within
PER Window.

The value is expressed in 10-7. For example, the value 5
will represent the PER 5E-7.

each direct link between the local and each MoCA
node on the MoCA network, if available.

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MoCA Priority QoS

Table of the Traffic Type and associated Priority LAN

Traffic Type

Traffic type that is to be tagged.

Priority LAN

The priority code point setting of a particular traffic

DSCP value to be used.

MoCA Priority QoS

Table 35 – Connected Home – MoCA Priority QoS Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Table

DSCP Mark

and DSCP Mark

type as defined by IEEE 802.1p.
Possible values:

• 0-7

N/A indicates Priority is Not Assigned

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Ethernet MAC Address

MAC Address used for the Ethernet connection.

Driver Loaded

This parameter indicates whether the Ethernet driver

Flow Control

This parameter indicates whether flow control has

Jumbo Packet

This parameter indicates whether Jumbo packets

Link Speed

The link speed expressed in Mbps. Possible values:

This parameter indicates whether Duplex mode is

Ethernet Hardware Configuration

Table 36 – Connected Home – Ethernet Hardware Configuration Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

is loaded. Possible values:

• True = Loaded

•

False = Not loaded

been enabled. Possible values:

• True = Enabled

•

False = Disabled

have been enabled. Possible values:

• True = Enabled

•

False = Disabled

10, 100 and 1000

enabled (after auto negotiation) for the link. Possible

Link Duplex

values:

• True = Enabled

False = Disabled

•

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Registered SSL Client

Comma-separated list of SSL Device IDs of the

Comma-separated list of DTCP IP Device IDs of the

Registered Client List (IP Client)

Table 37 – Connected Home – Registered Client List Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

List

Registered DTCP Client
List

registered IP client STBs.
An updated list must be supplied when an IP client is
added or removed

registered IP client STBs.
An updated list must be supplied when an IP client is
added or removed (scroll down the list as the number
of registered clients increase).

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IP Address

IP Address of either the Ethernet or MoCA IP device,

Subnet Mask

Subnet Mask of the device.

IP Address Lease Time

Date and time (local time) when the IP address was assigned

IP Address Lease Time

Time (expressed in seconds) remaining before the IP lease

IP Address Renewal

The number of times the IP Address was attempted for

IP Address Renewal

The number of times the IP Address was renewed

Renew Lease Control

Also known as the DHCP Renew Lease Control. This indicates

BHR IP Address

IP Address of the BHR from the DHCP interaction.

BHR DNS 1 IP Address

IP Address of the DNS server from the DHCP interaction.

IP Address of a second DNS server, if detected from the DHCP
interaction.

DHCP Link Status

Table 38 – Connected Home – DHCP Link Status Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

depending on the link type.

by the BHR.

Remaining

Attempt Count

Success Count

expires.

renewal since the last reboot.

successfully since the last reboot.

if the IP Lease will be broken to force the device to reacquire
an IP address.

BHR DNS 2 IP Address

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Wake On LAN

Indicates whether the WOL feature is enabled.

Status VLAN/QoS

Indicates whether VLAN 802.1p status is enabled.

Ethernet Priority QoS

Table of the Traffic Type and associated Priority LAN

Traffic Type

Traffic type that is to be tagged.

Priority LAN

Priority code point setting of a particular traffic type as

DSCP Mark

DSCP value to be used.

LAN and QoS

Table 39 – Connected Home – LAN and QoS Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Possible values:

• True = Enabled

False = Disabled

•

Possible values:

• True = Enabled

False = Disabled

•

Table

and DSCP Mark

defined by IEEE 802.1p.
Possible values:

• 0-7

• N/A indicates Priority is Not Assigned Possible

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ON when IPPV

is enabled

Number of

unsent purchases

Purchase
indicator

d1 2 Purchase / Poll St at us

This diagnostic displays the status of subscriber event purchases on the OSD and front panel. The displays
are updated each time this diagnostic is viewed.

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that was sent by the controller. Note that each requesting

Table 40 – Purchase / Poll Status Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Purchases Balance

Unsent

Unack

Last Seq Num

Last RB Time

IPPV Status

Credit Balance

Last Poll Status:

Prep Command

Purchases balanced configured by the headend. The
purchases balance is the number of purchases that can
be made.

The number of purchases in the VMS remaining to be
polled. It can be an integer from 0 to 63.

The number of reports that have not been acknowledged
by the controller. It is an integer.

The last acknowledged sequence number of a purchase
sent by the controller. It is a 16-bit, unsigned
hexadecimal number.

The last time the Product attempted to report back
purchases to the controller, in GPS seconds.

If IPPV is enabled, the IPPV status indicator is ON. If
IPPV is disabled, the IPPV status indicator is OFF.

Credit available for IPPV Purchase.

“Last Prepare for Poll Command” sequence number
and time of the last prepare for poll request command

process maintains an independent sequence of poll
requests to uniquely identify the poll responses.

Prep ACK

“Last Prepare for Poll Acknowledge” sequence number
and time of the last Report Purchase request sent by the
controller.

Poll Request

Sequence number and time of the last send poll buffer
command that was sent by the controller.

Poll Acknowledge

Sequence number and time of the last Poll
Acknowledge message sent by the controller.

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This diagnostic displays the in-band status for the last attempted tuned channel. The information is updated
every five seconds.

Note: Additional information is available for the remaining five tuners on pages 3 thru 12. Scroll down to
display for each additional tuner.

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Table 41 – In Band Status Fields (Page 1)

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Mode

Carrier Lock

Carrier Loss Lock
Count

PCR Lock

The values displayed on the OSD are:

• 64 QAM — 64 QAM digital channel

• 256 QAM — 256 QAM digital channel

Indicates whether the in-band receiver is locked to the carrier. If a
digital carrier is not present, it indicates the carrier is not locked:

OSD

Front Panel
Indicator

YES L Carrier locked

NO U Carrier unlocked

Indicates the cumulative number of times the inband tuner has
lost lock on the inband frequency since last the tune.

Indicates whether the in-band receiver is locked to the current

tuner. If a digital carrier is not present, it indicates the PCR is not
locked.

Description

Data Detection

Indicates whether data is being carried on the in-band stream.
The indicators cover all packet processors regardless of the
stream they are monitoring:

OSD

Front Panel
Indicator

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