Exterity avediaplayer R93 series Getting Started Manual

Exterity AvediaPlayer Receiver r93xx Series V5.0

Getting Started Guide

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Notices

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Edition

Document Number 1300-0104-0001

Issue 1 July 2015

Exterity Limited, St David’s House, St David’s Drive, Dalgety Bay KY11 9NB

http://www.exterity.com

Products Described by This Guide

AvediaPlayer r9300

AvediaPlayer r9310

Trademarks

AvediaStream, AvediaServer and AvediaPlayer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Exterity Limited.

Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows Media Player® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Kensington® is a U.S. registered trademarks of ACCO World Corporation.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

EXTERITY LIMITED MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. Exterity Limited shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

Support and Contact Information

Technical Support for Exterity products is provided by authorized Systems Integrators and Resellers. Please contact your Systems Integrator or Reseller with any support issues.

Warranty

A copy of the specific warranty terms applicable to your Exterity products and replacement parts can be obtained from Exterity. To requ est more information or parts, email

[e-mail]

Safety Notices

Before installing and operating these products, please read the safety information in this guide.

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Table of Contents

Safety Notices.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Important Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

USA and Canada.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

EU and Others ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Safety Information.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

About This Guide.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

1 About the AvediaPlayer r93xx Series Receivers.....................................................................................................................................................10

Models ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

AvediaPlayer r9300 Receiver.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

AvediaPlayer r9310 Receiver.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

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

Network Considerations.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

Physical Location ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Power ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

User Control......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

3 Connection and Power On............................................................................................................................................................................................15

Connect the AV Outputs................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

HDMI................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

AvediaPlayer r9310 Only - Component/Composite/Analog Audio.................................................................................................................................................................................................16

Digital Audio........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Connect to a Power Source and the Network......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Additional Connections and Functions..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Kensington Lock.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Reset ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20

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Serial TV /ADM .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20

USB ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20

4 Basic Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................................................................21

Using a DHCP Server to Determine the Receiver’s IP Address ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................21

Using AvediaServer Director.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Using the Connected TV and Remote Handset ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23

Using the Serial Admin Interface ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Log into the Web Interface....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Assigning a Static IP Address ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Using the Serial Admin Interface ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Using the Receiver’s Web Interface ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Configuring the Device’s Name and Location......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

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Safety Notices

Before installing and operating these products, please read the safety information in this manual.

Important Safety Instructions

There are no instructions specifically for service personnel in this document. There are no user serviceable parts inside any Exterity product. To prevent
electric shock or fire hazard, do not remove cover. Refer service to qualified service personnel.

This chapter contains important safety information. If you are unsure about any of the information in the section, please contact Exterity.

USA and Canada

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 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 are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.

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

apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

15 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

16 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

17 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

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

EU and Others

Do not proceed beyond a Warning notice until you have understood the hazardous conditions and have taken appropriate steps.

Safety Information

Warning: There are no user serviceable parts inside any Exterity product. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, do not remove cover. Refer service to qualified

service personnel.

For 230/240 volt operation, be sure to use a harmonized grounded 3 conductor cord, rated 6 Amp minimum. Use a suitable cord for connection to the
equipment and terminating in an IEC.

This equipment relies upon a safety earth for operation, ensure that you always use a power cord with appropriate earth and that the inlet to which is

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inserted also has the appropriate earth. If in any doubt about the earth provision in your building consult a qualified electrician.

Use only the dedicated power supply or cord supplied for your device.

Exterity products use ventilation holes for cooling. None of the ventilation holes should be blocked. Keep all materials at least 5cm away from all the
ventilation holes.

Do not expose the product to any rain or moisture.

Do not use the product near a naked flame e.g. a candle.

The operating conditions of the product should be 0°C – 40°C with a Relative Humidity of 5 – 95%. The product should not be operated outside of these
conditions.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside these products. Any servicing, adjustment, maintenance, or repair must only be performed by service-trained
personnel.

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About This Guide

This manual shows you how to perform the first steps of configuring and connecting Exterity AvediaPlayer r93xx Receivers to your TV/display and IP network.

• Refer to the AvediaPlayer r93xx Receiver Administrator’s Guide for detailed information about configuring your AvediaPlayer Receiver(s) for use. All
AvediaPlayer documentation is available from the Exterity website at www.exterity.com > Support > Documentation. (A login is required.)

• Refer to the Installation Solutions Guide for information about installing AvediaPlayer Receivers using the TV mounting plates, enclosures and fixtures
available from Exterity.

• Refer to the AvediaPlayer Receiver Remote Control Handset Administrator’s Guide for information about the configuration and use of the remote control
handset.

Scope

This manual describes the installation, connection and initial configuration of AvediaPlayer r93xx Receivers. For full configuration information refer to the
Administrator’s Guide.

Audience

This manual is intended for use by systems integrators or systems administrators who are installing and setting up Exterity products. The manual assumes
that readers are familiar with installing and configuring network-based and audio-visual products.

Terms and Definitions

The following terms and definitions are used in this document:

Table 1 Terms and definitions

Term Definition Term Definition

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol

DNS Domain Name System PoE Power over Ethernet

EDID Extended Display Identification Data SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol

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Documentation Conventions

The following conventions are used in this guide:

Note: A Note calls attention or adds information that is important for the proper operation of the product.
Courier Font - is used to identify scripts, code examples, or keyboard commands.

SMALL CAPITALS – are used to indicate Remote Control handset buttons and button presses, for example MODE and PLAY.

Emphasis is used when referring to another document, for example AvediaPlayer Receiver Administrator’s Guide.