LG PCS150R Pro Installation Manual

PCS150R Pro:Centric

®

Server

Installation & Setup Guide

Warranty

© Copyright 2013 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

P/N: 206-4157 (Rev B)

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WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING :

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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 appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such

as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à des égouttements d’eau ou des éclaboussures et de plus
qu’aucun objet rempli de liquide tel que des vases ne doit être placé sur l’appareil.

REGULATORY INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envi­ronment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user should be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from LG
Electronics U.S.A., Inc. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate
this product.

COMPLIANCE:

The responsible party for this product’s compliance is: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA • Phone: [phone]

Marketed and Distributed in the United States by LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufac­turer's instructions.

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

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
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.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where it exits 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 in
order to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.

Refer all servicing to qualied 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.

14. Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the

type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your INSTALLATION, consult your
product dealer or local power company.

15. Overloading

Do not overload wall power outlets and

extension cords as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.

16. Disconnect Device

The AC mains plug is used as the disconnect

device. The disconnect device must remain
readily operable.

17. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this

product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

18. Outdoor Use
Warning: To prevent fire or shock
hazards, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.

19. Wet Location

Do not use this product near water or mois-

ture or in an area, such as a basement, that
might become flooded. 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.

20. Test Equipment

In some cases, LG has supplied or recom­mended the use of test equipment and
devices for the setup and testing of the equip­ment. The operation and maintenance of test
equipment is described in their associated
instruction manuals. Please refer to these
manuals for explicit instructions regarding the
safe use and handling of the equipment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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21. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall power out­let and refer servicing to qualied service
personnel under the following conditions:

a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have

fallen into the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or

water.

d.

If the product does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions, as an
improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualied technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance.

Caution: Refer all servicing to qualied
service personnel.

22. Servicing

23. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be

Caution: These servicing instruc­tions are for use by qualied service

personnel only. To reduce the risk
of electrical shock, do not perform any
servicing other than that described in the
operating instructions unless you are
qualied to do so.

sure the service technician uses replacement
parts specied by the manufacturer or that
have the same characteristics as the original
parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in re, electric shock, or other hazards.

24. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.

PCS150R Rack Installation (also see page 10)

To install the PCS150R in a rack:

• Carefully slide the PCS150R into a standard
19-inch equipment rack.

• When mounting in the rack, make sure to use
the appropriate hardware. ALL FOUR MOUNT­ING SCREWS MUST BE USED.

• This equipment is not designed to support
other devices. Do NOT stack other equipment
on the top of the PCS150R.

• Rear cabling must be dressed and supported
so that the weight of the cabling is not a strain
on the PCS150R connectors.

• MOUNTING OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE
RACK SHOULD BE SUCH THAT A HAZARD­OUS CONDITION IS NOT ACHIEVED DUE TO
UNEVEN MECHANICAL LOADING.

Rack-mount Considerations

A. Elevated Operating Ambient
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack

assembly, the operating ambient tempera­ture of the rack environment may be greater
than room ambient. Therefore, consideration
should be given to installing the equipment in
an environment compatible with the maximum
ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the
manufacturer (see Specifications information
in this document).

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B. Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment in a rack should

be such that the amount of air flow required
for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised. To ventilate the system nor­mally and avoid overheating, leave at least
1 inch (2.5 cm) on each side (including top
and bottom) of the PCS150R. Do NOT stack
other equipment on the top of the PCS150R.
Also, ensure the unit’s AC power adapter
is never stacked or bundled with other AC
power adapters. Each adapter should have
adequate ventilation and should be isolated
from other heat sources.

C. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the con-

nection of the equipment to the supply circuit
and the effect that overloading of the circuits
might have on overcurrent protection and
supply wiring.

D. Reliable Earthing

Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted

equipment. Particular attention should be
given to supply connections other than direct
connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of

power strips).

E. Mains Outlet Earthing

The apparatus with Class I construction must

be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.

PCS150R Installation on a Flat Surface

To install the PCS150R on a level surface (table
top, shelf, etc.):

• Install the equipment in an environment
compatible with the maximum operating
ambient temperature (Tma) specied by the
manufacturer (see Specications information
in this document).

• Place spacers or rubber feet (not provided) on
the bottom of the PCS150R.

• Carefully place the
surface.

• To ventilate the system normally and avoid
overheating, leave at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) on
each side (including top and bottom) of the
PCS150R. Do NOT stack other equipment on
the top of the PCS150R.

PCS150R

on the level

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Table of Contents

Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 5

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

PCS150R Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setup Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Rear and Front Panel Overviews . . . . . . . . . . 9

Rack Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Typical Rack Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Rack-mount Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 – 17

Typical Setup Flow Chart for PCS150R

with ASI Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Typical Setup Flow Chart for PCS150R

with RF Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Typical Setup Flow Chart for PCS150R

with IP Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

VPN Network Connections Overview . . . . 13

Typical System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Network and Communication Setup . . . . . . . 18

PCS150R Configuration Options. . . . . . . 19 – 29

Log In to the PCS150R and Access

the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

View System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Configure Video Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Configure Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Set the Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Set the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Change the Login Password . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Update the PCS150R Operating System

via Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Update the PCS150R Operating System

via Serial Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Update the VPN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Reset the PCS150R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Exit the Current Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 – 31

PCS150R Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

PCS150R Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Document Revision History / Notes . . . . . . . 33

Open Source Software Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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PCS150R Product Description

The LG PCS150R Pro:Centric ® server is a stand-alone, remotely-controlled processor and
controller for the Pro:Centric system. The server can be used to capture data from an Internet
source, assemble the data as display pages, and output the pages in DTV format over an ASI or
RF interface or an IP stream.

Features

• Three output options: ASI, RF, or IP

• Remote management capability over Ethernet

• Small, lightweight chassis

• 19-inch rack-mountable

• 1U height prole to minimize rack space usage

An Internet browser-based Admin Client graphical user interface (GUI), provided for system
integrator (SI) partners and lodging/institution administrators, facilitates support and maintenance
of the Pro:Centric system. The Admin Client enables users to remotely manage system backups,
output conguration, software updates, portal/information section content, TV conguration
settings, etc.

Note: Design and specifications subject to change without prior notice.

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Setup Information

Check the following items before you begin the PCS150R installation and setup procedures.

ASI Output (Optional)

__ If the system is using ASI ouput, install the modulator and upconverter that will receive the

ASI output signal from the PCS150R. Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation.

PCS150R

__ Unpack the PCS150R Pro:Centric server unit and all accessories.

PCS150R Accessories: • AC Power Cord and Adapter

__ Select the location for mounting the PCS150R. Ensure that adequate ventilation is

available

__ Obtain the necessary attachment hardware to mount the PCS150R chassis in its targeted

location.

__ Plan and install the necessary cabling and network (Ethernet) and AC power access for

the PCS150R.

You also will need the following to connect a PC directly to the PCS150R for system setup

verification purposes:

• DB9 Male-to-DB9 Female RS-232 straight-through serial cable (Example: Cables Unlimited
PCM-2100-06 serial cable).

• (Optional) USB 2.0-to-serial DB9 adapter (Example: Cables Unlimited USB-2920 adapter).
If there is no serial port on the PC, use the adapter to connect the serial cable to the PC.

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PCS150R Rear View

Rear and Front Panel Overviews

MODEL: PCS150R DATE: xx/xx/xx
I IIIII IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

*201-12150025*

RF-OUT

FIRMWARE VER:
R 4.6

MAC ADDRESS:
<Eth0>
xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
<Eth1>
xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx

ASI-OUT

RS-232

.. . ..

.. . .

ETHERNET-1 / ETHERNET-0

USB

POWER-IN

12V DC

Disconnect Device

The AC mains plug is used as the
disconnect device. The disconnect
device must remain readily operable.

PCS150R Front View

Ventilation Holes

Air flow must not be obstructed. To ventilate
the system normally and avoid overheating,
leave at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) on each side
(including top and bottom) of the PCS150R.
Do NOT stack other equipment on the top of
the PCS150R.

RF OUT

RS-232 Port

ASI OUT

NETWORK

(Ethernet) Ports

STATUS LED

STATUS

USB Ports

AC Power

Cord & Adapter

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Rack Installation

Typical Rack Installation

1. Carefully slide the chassis into a standard 19-inch equipment rack.

2. Use all four mounting screws to secure the chassis to the rack.

STATUS

STATUS LED

Rack-mount Considerations

A. Elevated Operating Ambient

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack

environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to
installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature
(Tma) specified by the manufacturer (see Specifications information in this document).

B. Reduced Air Flow

Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for

safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. To ventilate the system normally and
avoid overheating, leave at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) on each side (including top and bottom) of the
PCS150R. Do NOT stack other equipment on the top of the PCS150R unit. Also, ensure that
the unit’s AC power adapter is never stacked or bundled with other AC power adapters. Each
adapter should have adequate ventilation and should be isolated from other heat sources.

C. Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the

effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.

D. Reliable Earthing

Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment. Particular attention should be given to

supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).

E. Mains Outlet Earthing

The apparatus with Class I construction must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a

protective earthing connection.

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System Setup

Refer to the following diagrams, and complete the system installation as described on pages
14 to 17.

Caution: Do NOT make system connections until instructed to do so during the
system installation procedure. In some instances, configuration steps must be
performed before physical connections are made.

Typical Setup Flow Chart for PCS150R with ASI Output

PCS150R

eth0
eth1

ASI Out

RS-232

RF Out

ASI
Coaxial
Cable

RS-232 Port
Connection

Network

ASI In

QAM

Modulator

Laptop

PC

IF Out

RF
Coaxial
Cable

IF In

DTV

Upconverter

RF Out

Combiner

RF

Distribution

System

RF
Cable

Room

Receiver

Room

Receiver

Room

Receiver

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