Silex technology Multicast Video Distribution System MVDS X-1 Install & User's Manual

Multicast Video Distribution System

MVDS X-1

Installation / User's Guide

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About notation

Thank you very much for purchasing Silex's MVDS X-1, the Multicast Video

Distribution System (this product).

This manual provides how to setup and use this product.

Introduction

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Index

Product Overview..................................................... 1

1.1 About this product ........................................................................................2

1.2 Specication.....................................................................................................4

1.2.1 Hardware specication.....................................................................................................................4

1.2.2 Software specication ......................................................................................................................6

1.2.3 Interface specication ......................................................................................................................7

1.2.4 Notes on the radio wave..................................................................................................................8

1.3 Network composition ..................................................................................9

1.4 Parts and function

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12

Installation .............................................................. 15

2.1 Before you begin......................................................................................... 16

2.1.1 Necessary items ...............................................................................................................................16

2.1.2 Create environment for setup ....................................................................................................17

2.2 Congure this product.............................................................................. 19

2.2.1 Assign IP address

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19

2.2.2 Congure via Web browser

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21

Host name / Password conguration............................................................................................. 22

Network conguration ........................................................................................................................ 23

Adjusting a screen image (at transmitter)

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25

Adjusting a screen image (at receiver(s))...................................................................................... 27

2.3 Hardware installation................................................................................. 28

2.3.1 Connect to a wired network

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28

2.3.2 Connect to a wireless network................................................................................................... 29

Vertical convergence angle and minimum distance................................................................ 30

Vertical coverage and Line-of-sight

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31

Monitor and Maintenance ..................................... 33

3.1 Front panel..................................................................................................... 34

3.1.1 Menu structure and how to use it............................................................................................. 34

3.1.2 Functions available in each menu............................................................................................. 36

Initial screen (Level:0)........................................................................................................................... 36

SERVICE ACTIVITY..................................................................................................................................37

CONNECTION STAT

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38

DEVICE INFO............................................................................................................................................ 39

ADMIN MODE MENU............................................................................................................................ 40

3.2 Web interface................................................................................................ 46

3.2.1 Status ................................................................................................................................................... 48

General...................................................................................................................................................... 48

Network

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49

Video/Audio/Data

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50

3.2.2 Conguration.................................................................................................................................... 51

General...................................................................................................................................................... 51

Network ....................................................................................................................................................52

Video/Audio/Data (at transmitter).................................................................................................. 54

Video/Audio/Data (at receiver).........................................................................................................57

Static Node (at transmitter) ...............................................................................................................59

Static Node (at receiver)......................................................................................................................60

Dynamic Node (at transmitter)......................................................................................................... 61

Dynamic Node (at receiver) ...............................................................................................................62

3.2.3 Tools

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63

Common...................................................................................................................................................63

Video/Audio (at transmitter) .............................................................................................................64

Video/Audio (at receiver).................................................................................................................... 65

Appendix................................................................A-1

A-1 Conguration item list............................................................................ A-2

1.Product Overview

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Product Overview

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1.1 About this product

MVDS stands for "Multicast Video Distribution System", which allows to distribute video

or audio data from Player (e.g. PC, DVD player, etc) to Display (e.g. TV, Monitor, etc) by IP

Multicast.

The MVDS consists of transmitter and receiver(s). The transmitter is connected to Player

and the receiver(s) are connected to Display. Transmitter encodes the signal output

from the Player (e.g. video, audio, etc.) and distributes its codec data to receiver(s) in

real time, and the receiver(s) decodes and outputs it on Display.

A/D

D/A

Encode

Decode

IP Network

X-1T X-1R

Audio

Vi

deo

Serial

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Feature

Video and Audio control

- Adopts JPEG2000 codec. High compression with less image degradation available

- Audio codec: 16bit stereo PCM (Sampling rate: 32KHz)

- Screen size supports WXGA (1280x768)

- Up to 30fps of frame rate

- Synchronization function for video and audio (Lip-sync)

Network control

-

Allow simultaneous distribution to multiple receivers by multicast (up to 32 receivers)

- Time correction between transmitter and receivers allows simultaneous

output among receivers

- Support Wired LAN(10Base-T/100Base-TX) and Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11a/g:

Infrastructure/ad hoc mode)

Others

- Support 1ch of serial port for remote monitoring and control

- Various congurations are available on embedded Web page

- Switch the transmitter automatically at a specied interval

- Connection and communication status can be veried at LCD (Transmitter only)

- Receiver's ID (host name) can be set by rotary switch (Receiver only)

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1.2.1 Hardware specication

Hardware specication is as follows:

CPU TOSHIBA TX4939 400MHz (32/64bit MIPS)
RAM 128MB DDR
ROM 8MB
Interface Video Analog RGB D-SUB15 x 1

Audio 16bit Stereo line in / out (Mini Jack)
Serial RS-232C (D-SUB9) x 1
Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Auto detection (RJ-45) x 1

Wireless IEEE802.11a/b/g mini PCI module x 1 (SX-10WAG)
Power AC adapter (Operating voltage 15V)
LCD 16 Characters x 2 Lines (Transmitter only)
LED 4 Front Side

"Power" / "Status" / "Wireless" / "Ether"

2 Back Side
RJ-45 "Link" / "Status"

Push Switch 4 Front Side

"MEMU" / "-" / "+" / "SET"

Rotary Switch 2 (Receiver only)

1.2 Specication

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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.

FCC Notices

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, it

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 o 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 dierent from that to

which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

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1.2.2 Software specication

Software specication is as follows:

Protocol

TCP/IP Network Layer ARP , RARP , IPv4 , ICMP

Multicast : IPv4 Organization Local Scope 239.192.0.0/14
Transport Layer TCP , UDP
Application Layer TELNET , BOOTP , DHCP , HTTP , UPnP ,

JCP (proprietary #19541) ,

RTP (proprietary #50001 - #65535) ,

MVDS Announcement Protocol (proprietary #50000)

SX-RPC (proprietary via HTTP/RTP)

Others FLDP For rmware version up

Other

Serial Data Transfer Protocol Proprietary

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1.2.3 Interface specication

Interface specication is as follows:

Video

Interface Analog RGB (15pin Dsub)
Codec JPEG2000
Resolution 1280 x 768 pixel (WXGA)
Flame rate 30 fps (MAX)
Conguration Video Adjustment(Contrast , Bright , Position etc…)
Others Startup screen, Stop signal screen, Maintenance screen

(Display a still image specied in each mode.)

Audio

Interface Stereo mini jack
Codec 16bit PCM
Sampling rate 32 (KHz)

Serial Data

Baud rate 300 , 600 , 1200 , 2400 , 4800 , 9600 , 14400 , 19200 , 38400 , 57600 , 115200 (bps)
Bit length 8 , 7 (bit)
Stop bit 1 , 2 (bit)
Parity NONE , EVEN , ODD
Flow Control NONE , XON/XOFF , RTS/CTS
Timeout 50 to 1000(ms)

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1.2.4 Notes on the radio wave

Do not use this product near the following equipment or places.

- Microwave, scientic instruments, pacemaker or other medical equipment.

- Licensed radio station in a factory.

- Small power radio station (a non-licensed radio station).

Wireless Equipment for 2.4GHz and 5GHz band

This frequency band is used by a microwave, industry, science, medical equipment

and licensed in room or low power (non licensed) radio stations.

- Before you use this equipment, verify that it will not interfere with other

broadcasting.

- If interference happens, stop using the equipment or change the band.

Contact us to discuss ways of avoiding interference (example: create the wall).

The following equipment may use the same band. If you use this product near

this equipment, the radio waves from this product and the following devices may

interfere with each other.

A cellular phone, TV, and radio use dierent radio bands than our product.

Generally if they are used near this product, it will not cause a problem. However,

when near this product, sound or image noise can happen.

If there is reinforced concrete/metal between wireless devices, they may not

connect.

This product can connect through wood or glass, but can have trouble

communicating through reinforced concrete/metal.

Do not use this product near a cellular phone, TV or Radio.

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1.3 Network composition

A MVDS network is composed of one MVDS transmitter and 32 MVDS receivers

(at maximum). In each group, a video or audio data are distributed in multicast (or

unicast).

As for network interface, both Wired and Wireless LAN ports are supported. Since

MVDS transmitter and receivers exchange their status each other regularly, you

can easily install and congure this product as well as support various network

environment.

- UDP is used as a protocol for data distribution and information exchange.

- Not available via an Internet.

Wireless system - Network composition for Infrastructure mode

The player (e.g. PC, DVD player, etc.) outputs data (e.g. video, audio, serial data,

etc.) to MVDS transmitter. The transmitter captures and sends them to Access Point

via a wired LAN. These data are distributed to the MVDS receivers being connected

to the Access Pint in Infrastructure mode.

{

AV Cable
Ethernet (100Base, PLC)
Wireless (IEEE802.11a/g)

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Wireless system - Network composition for Ad-Hoc mode

The player (e.g. PC or DVD player, etc.) outputs data (e.g. video, audio, serial data,

etc.) to MVDS transmitter. The transmitter captures and sends them to the MVDS

receivers being connected to the transmitter in Adhoc mode.

Network composition for wired connection

The player (

e.g.

PC or DVD player, etc) outputs data (

e.g.

video, audio, serial data,

etc.) to MVDS transmitter. The transmitter captures and distributes it to the MVDS

receivers being connected to an Ethernet LAN.

{

AV Cable
Wireless (IEEE802.11a/g)

AV Cable
Ethernet (100Base, PLC)

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Network composition for wired/wireless connection mix

If the wired/wireless system are mixed, you can support wider variety of

environment.

{

AV Cable
Ethernet (100Base, PLC)
Wireless (IEEE802.11a/g)

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1.4 Parts and function

The name of each part and the function are explained below:

Front

Transmitter

Push button Description
MENU Go into LCD menu from initial screen.

Return to initial screen from LCD top menu.
Go back to higher level in LCD menu.
Start a factory default conguration when this button and [SET] button are
pushed together while turning on this product.

- Return to previous option in LCD menu.
Select a value to set.

+ Move to next option in LCD menu.

Select a value to set.

SET Go into the selected menu in LCD menu.

Enable the selected value.
Start a factory default conguration when this button and [MENU] button are
pushed together while turning on this product.

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LED (both Transmitter and Receiver)

LED Description
POWER OFF: Powered o or being on boot process.

ON: Powered on (Normal status)

STATUS Blink: Blink every time when codec of 1 frame data is complete.

ON: Factory default conguration using push buttons is complete.

WIRELESS OFF: Wireless communication is disabled.

Blink: Wireless communication is not established. (Detecting AP or other node,
or unable to connect for wireless conguration mismatch).
ON: Wireless communication is established.

ETHER OFF: Not connected to wired LAN (Not linked)

ON: Connected to wired LAN (Being linked)

Receiver

Push button Description
MENU Start a factory default conguration when this button and [SET] button are

pushed together while turning on this product.

- Not use.

+ Not use.
SET Start a factory default conguration when this button and [MENU] button are

pushed together while turning on this product.

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Back

Both Transmitter and Receiver

Part Description
DCIN 15V1A AC connector (15V 1A)

* In case of X-1ER, AC power can be supplied via internal DC connector.

ETHER Ethernet interface (RJ45)
RS232C Serial interface (9pin Male)
AUDIO Audio interface (3.5mm mini)
ANALOG RGB RGB interface (D-Sub15pin)
Antenna SMA Connector

(Connect the antenna to either or both of the connectors.)

Ethernet LED Description
Backside

(Ethernet Connector)

Green

OFF: Not connected to a wired LAN (Not linked)
ON: Connected to a wired LAN (Linked)

Orange

Blink: Blink when receiving a packet via wired or wireless LAN.
Flash: Data error in a conguration area

ROM/RAM check error

LED (both Transmitter and Receiver)

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Installation

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This section explains the necessary actions that should be taken before you

connect and setup this product.

2.1 Before you begin

2.1.1 Necessary items

Please prepare the following items.

MVDS Transmitter
( X-1T )

One transmitter is required.

MVDS Receiver
( X-1R )

As many receivers as you need for your environment. Each receiver supports
one monitor, and up to 32 receivers can be congured for use with a single
MVDS transmitter.

PC
(used for setup)

A PC with a wired LAN (100BASE-T) port.

Player A media player with VGA interface and 1280x768 60Hz support (the player

can be a PC or any other device that can output video in the required format
using a VGA interface)

Monitor A monitor with VGA interface and 1280 x 768 60Hz support (up to 32

monitors total)

Speaker Up to 32 stereo speaker pairs (not necessary if the speaker is embedded in the

monitor above).

VGA cable VGA cable (male/male) with D-Sub15 pin connector and noise suppression.

One cable is required for each transmitter and each receiver.

Audio cable Cables with 3.5mm mini plug connector and noise suppression.

One cable is required for each transmitter and receiver.

LAN cable
(used for setup)

Category 5 or better LAN cables for connecting the PC to the transmitter and
to the receiver(s) for conguration purposes.
* Either straight cable or crossover cable can be used as Auto MDI-X is

supported.

* An Ethernet hub can be used, but is not required.

Antenna An antenna is required for each transmitter and receiver. The MVDS

transmitters and receivers include 2dB antennas, but you may wish to use
more specialized antennas to provide better performance.
Select the antenna according to your location status, distance from the
receiver or layout.
The MVDS transmitters and receivers have 2 antenna terminals. You can use
both terminals as they automatically recognize which terminal is in use. The
antenna is not required during the installation.

Conguration Software Use AdminManager. You can download AdminManager from the Silex

website:
http://www.silexamerica.com/adminmanager-software-download.html

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2.1.2 Create environment for setup

The rst step is to connect the cables to the MVDS transmitter and receiver, and to

the player, monitor(s) and PC. All the conguration can be performed via a wired

LAN network.

1.

Connect the LAN cables

Connect the MVDS transmitter and receiver(s) to the PC using LAN cables.

Connect the VGA cables

Connect the player to the MVDS Transmitter, and connect the monitor(s) to the

receiver(s).

2.

Connect the audio cables

Connect the player to the MVDS transmitter, and connect the speaker(s) to the

receiver.

3.

Power ON

Turn on the MVDS transmitter and receiver, the PC, the player and the

monitor(s) and speakers.

4.

Start output from the player

Output a movie (1280 x 768) from the player.

Or to make an adjustment to the screen image at the MVDS transmitter, output

a still image (white or any other light color) from the player.

5.