QVidium Pro-MPEG DVB-ASI User Manual

QVidium™ TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Pro-MPEG DVB-ASI Gateway

Quick Start Guide

© 2006 QVidium™ Technologies, Inc.

12989 Chaparral Ridge Road, San Diego, CA 92130

Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]

Table of Contents

1 Introduction.............................................................................................................3

1.1 Unpacking

1.2 System View
Front View
Rear View

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Configuring the System.......................................................................................6

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Using the LCD Front Panel Console.............................................................6

2.2 Setting the Media Network IP Address

2.3 Ethernet Port Configuration

2.4 Setting the Netmasks and Gateway Address

3 Transmitting a Stream

3.1 Creating a network transmit stream

3.2 Starting a network transmit stream

3.3 Stopping a network transmit stream

4 Receiving a Stream

4.1 Creating a network receive stream

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4.2 Starting a network receive stream

4.3 Stopping a network receive stream
5 Troubleshooting
6 Appendix

6.1 Front Panel Console – Control/Configuration Menu

6.2 Front Panel Status Screens

6.3 Electromagnetic Emissions and Safety Certifications

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1 Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the QVidium™ Pro-MPEG DVB-ASI gateway. This chapter introduces
the features and functions of the product.

1.1 Unpacking

After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these items:

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1 rail kit

4 rubber feet

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power cords (USA and Germany)

Inspect all the items. If any item is damaged or missing, notif y your dealer immediately. Keep the
shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or store the system in the future.

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1.2 System View

Front View

button for 4 seconds to turn off the system.

Ref Component Description

1 Power Button Turns the power on and off. You must press and hold the power

2 Power Indicator Glows green when the power is on .

3 LAN1 Indicator Indicates a media network connection

4 LAN2 Indicator Indicates a management network connection

5 Flash Disk Indicator Indicates activity on the flash disk drive.

6 USB Ports Either of the ports connects to a USB keyboard.

7 LCD Screen Displays messages and values entered.
8 Control Buttons Allow you to enter network configuration information.

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Rear View

Ref Component Description

1 Ventilation Openings Maintain proper operating temperatur e. Do not cover or b lock th e

openings.

2 Power Connector Connects the power cord.

3 Power Switch Turns the main power of the system on and off.

4 LAN1 Connector Connects the LAN cable for media.

5 LAN2 Connector Connects the LAN cable for management.

6 Serial Port Connects a serial device.

7 VGA Port Connects an external CRT monitor.

8 USB Ports Either of the ports connects to an USB keyboard.
9 DVB-ASI connectors Allows you to connect ASI devices.

ASI Connector

View Close-Up

Ref Component Description

1 Ref Clock Refer ence fo r ASI tran smit

2 ASI Tx ASI transmit of network receive stream.

3 ASI Loop-through ASI transmit of ASI receive stream.
4 ASI Rx ASI receive to network transmi t.

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This chapter tells you how to use the LCD Front Panel Console interface and how to
configure basic system settings.
of extensive control and configuration of the system. For a detailed view of the Front
Panel menu structure and status screens, please see the Appendix.

2.1

After you have made the network and power connections, you can configure the network settings
using the

Before you begin, make sure that you have the following information ready:

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Gateway/router address (necessary only if communicating with other networks)

The LCD screen on the front of the system displays two lines of text. The first line shows the
information required; the second line sho ws the data already entered . You can enter the data by
using the arrow buttons to the right of the LCD screen.

The LCD screen has two modes of operation: statu s mode and control/conf ig urat ion mod e. In
status mode, it rotates through a sequence of status screens. In control/configuration mode, it
provides front-panel access to configuration, setup, and operation of the system.

Configuring the System

However, the Front Panel Console is also capable

Using the LCD Front Panel Console

LCD Front Panel Console.

IP address assigned to the system
Subnet mask of your network

The Left arrow button moves the cursor to the left.

The Right arrow button moves the cursor to the right.

The Up arrow button increases the digit located at the cursor position

The Down arrow button decreases the digit located at the cursor position.

The S (Select) button accepts the data entered or selects the option displayed. In

status mode, it toggles between holding and rotating among the status screens.

The C (Cancel) button cancels the data entered or the option displayed. In status

mode, it changes the mode to control/configuration mode.

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