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About VBrick Systems
Founded in 1997, VBrick Systems, an ISO 9001 certified vendor, is a privately held company that has enjoyed rapid
growth by helping our customers successfully introduce mission critical video applications across their enterprise
networks. Since our founding, VBrick has been setting the standard for quality, performance and innovation in the
delivery of live and stored video over IP networks—LANs, WANs and the Internet. With thousands of video
appliances installed world-wide, VBrick is the recognized leader in reliable, high-performance, easy-to-use
networked video solutions.
VBrick is an active participant in the development of industry standards and continues to play an influential role in
the Internet Streaming Media Alliance (ISMA), the MPEG Industry Forum, and Internet2. In 1998 VBrick
invented and shipped the world's first MPEG Video Network Appliance designed to provide affordable DVDquality video across the network. Since then, VBrick's video solutions have grown to include Video on Demand,
Management, Security and Access Control, Scheduling, and Rich Media Integration. VBrick solutions are
successfully supporting a broad variety of applications including distance learning and training, conferencing and
remote office communications, security, process monitoring, traffic monitoring, business and news feeds to the
desktop, webcasting, corporate communications, collaboration, command and control, and telemedicine. VBrick
serves customers in education, government, healthcare, and financial services markets among others.
VBrick's WM IP Receiver is similar to a conventional set top box but is significantly more
stable, rugged, and reliable. It is designed for 24x7 operation, and built for enterprise
networks that require a high degree of stability, security, and scalability. The WM IP Receiver
meets the demanding requirements of VBrick's EtherneTV Media Distribution System. The
WM IPR plays Windows Media streams from VBrick WM appliances and Windows Media
servers. The WM IPR is also a fully-featured VBrick EtherneTV client. This means that in
addition to the ability to deliver video, the WM IPR will eventually provide scheduling, access
logging, and device control from the Portal Server.
Organization
Getting Started
Configuration
Status, Maintenance & Help
Local Mode Configuration
Software Upgrade
Using the IPR
provides an overview of the IP Receiver and explains how to
connect, configure, and login to the device.
explains all IPR configuration options including Start mode,
network configuration, and security options.
explains how to check system information, reboot or
shutdown the IPR, and launch a software upgrade.
explains how to configure the IPR for Local mode and how
to create and upload customized pages.
explains how to use the ETV-IPRDownload application to
upgrade the IPR software.
explains how to use the IPR to view Local, Fullscreen, or
Portal Server streams.
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Related Documents
For more information about using and configuring the WM IPR with the Portal Server, see
the EtherneTV Portal Admin Guide. This document is available on the
VBrick EtherneTV page
at www.VBrick.com/documentation
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VBrick's EtherneTV Media Distribution System provides the ability to view live and stored
WM (Windows Media) streams directly on a television or monitor by using the ETV IP
Receiver. The IP Receiver is integrated with the EtherneTV Portal Server and the ETV
video-on-demand (VOD) servers to enable viewing of stored and live WM streams. The IP
Receiver can also be deployed as a standalone decoder without the need for a Portal Server.
Chapter 1
As explained on the following pages, the IPR can be configured to operate in one of three
modes:
includes a Portal Server, the IPR is directed to the Portal Server for user control—the
graphics and user interface reside on the ETV Portal Server. When the IPR is deployed
independently of the Portal Server, it comes equipped (in
and internal graphics. The IP Receiver can be configured using a standard web browser.
Portal Server, Local (standalone), Local-Fullscreen (standalone). When the installation
Local mode) with a user interface
Figure 1. Ethernet-TV Media Distribution System
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The WM IP Receiver is a state-of-the-art decoder for WM streams originatin g from a VBrick WM appliance or a Windows Media streamin g server, or for strea ms hosted by a VBrick EtherneTV Portal S erver.
Figure 2. WM IPR – Top View
Hardware Specifications
ModelWM IPR
ProcessorIntel® Pentium-M ® Processor 1.4 GHz
ChipsetIntel 854 chipset with 3D graphics
MemoryStandard: On Board DDR333 128 MB
Mass Storage64 MB DOM
Input DeviceIR Remote Control
Front PanelButton: Power On/Off Indicators: Stand-By, Connected, Recording
Rear Panel• 10/100 Ethernet port
• One RCA jack for composite video output
• Two RCA jacks for stereo audio output (right/left)
• S-Video output connector
• Coaxial and Optical S/PDIF out (not used)
• Two USB 2.0 connectors
•VGA
WeightLess than 4.3 kg (9.4 lbs)
Dimension308 (L) x 223 (D) x 60 (H) mm
PowerAC 100~240V/47-63 Hz, 80W
Operating SystemWindows CE 5.0
Functional Specifications
ResolutionsComposite/S-Video: NTSC (720x480), PAL (720x576)
VGA: 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1920x1080.
ProtocolsMulticast, HTTP, MMS
Video SourcesVBrick WM Appliance, Windows Media Server.
NetworkEthernet, DHCP, Manual IP configuration, IGMP v3.
Management• Remote Management via web browser.
SecurityLogin required for user interface change or system changes.
Compatible with VBrick's ETV Portal Server (v4.1 or higher).
• Local (Static Program Guide).
• Local-Fullscreen (play configured program).
•Portal Server.
•Web Service.
• Telnet (future release).
IPR Power States
Once plugged into an AC power source, the IPR is always in one of three states: On, Off, or
Standby. Standby is a power saving mode in which the device is neither on or off. There are
two triangular silver buttons on the front panel. You can turn power on or off using the
(upper) triangular silver button or by using the
lower button has no function.
Power button on the remote control. The
OnTurn the IPR on (from the off state) by briefly pressing the Power
button on the front panel or using the Power button on the remote
control.
OffTurn the IPR completely off by pressing the Power button on the
front panel for five seconds or more. The IPR is off when unplugged
or immediately after being plugged in.
StandbyPut the IPR in Standby (from the on state) by pressing the Power
button on the remote control or by using the Shutdown command on
the IWS Maintenance menu. To exit Standby, press Power on the
remote control. In Standby, there is no network connectivity and the
TV will be black.
1. Connect the IPR
The WM IP Receiver is shipped with all the cables and connectors you need to install the
device. No software installation is required. The WM IPR is also shipped with the latest IPR
software already installed. In the unlikely event you need to reinstall (or upgrade) the
software, see Software Upgrade
as shown in the following drawing. The WM IPR includes the following components:
•WM IP Receiver
•Remote Control with 2 AA Batteries
on page 27.) Connect the audio, video, and Ethernet cables
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•Power cable
•RCA connector
TTo connect the IPR:
1.Using the provided RCA cable, connect the IPR video out to a TV monitor using the
yellow video connector.
2.Using the provided RCA cable, connect the IPR audio out to a TV monitor using the
corresponding red and white audio connectors.
3.Using customer-provided cables, connect the IP Receiver to your Ethernet network, using
the
LAN port.
4.Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports and install two AA batteries in the
remote control.
5.Connect the IPR power cord to a powerstrip and power on the IPR using the triangular
Power button on the front panel.
Figure 3. WM IPR – Rear Panel
CompositeComposite video out.
S-VideoConnect to standard TV.
Audio OutAudio out left and right.
LANConnect to local area network.
USB Ports (2)Connect USB mouse and/or keyboard.
VGAConnect to a standard TV or a projector with a VGA port.
Power PlugConnects to power cord.
Figure 4. WM IPR – Front Panel
ConnectedYellow. Blinks when you press any button on remote control.
StandbyOrange. Press Power button to toggle Standby on or off.
RecordingRed. Steady red when a recording is in progress.
The IP Receiver is configured with DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enabled
and will automatically retrieve an IP address from a DHCP server if present. If a DHCP
server is not available, you can configure the IP Receiver with a static IP address. The
following steps explain how to login to the IPR the first time only. After this initial
configuration, you can login to the IPR using IWS.
Note By default, DHCP is used to retrieve a dynamic IP address for the IPR. If you are not
using a DHCP server, you must configure the IPR to use a static IP address as
explained below.
TTo configure network parameters:
1.Connect the TV, cables, keyboard, and mouse as explained above and power on the IPR.
Wait for the box to completely power up before continuing.
2.When the Login page is displayed, log in to the Integrated Web Server (IWS) using the
default username (admin) and password (admin).
3.Navigate to the Network Configuration
and other network configuration parameters. Use this page to record the DHCP IP
address for future use or to set a different IP address (see Assigning an IP Address
below). If leaving the IPR in DHCP mode, be sure to record the IP address provided by
the DHCP server for future access to IWS from a PC.
4.When done, click
Apply and then Logout.
5.Remove the USB keyboard and mouse. The next time you will login using the IPR's
Integrated Web Server (IWS).
page which shows the IP Address, Hostname,
Getting Started
Note VBrick recommends using the initial management pages only to record (or set) the IP
address using a keyboard and a mouse. Do not change other IPR parameters until
you logout, remove the keyboard and mouse, and login to the IWS management
pages over a network connection.
Assigning an IP Address
TTo assign a static IP address (optional):
1.Go to the
2.Change
Network configuration page.
DHCP Enable to Static and enter a valid IP Address.
3.Set other network parameters (
necessary. Contact a system administrator for the parameters to use on your network.
4.When done, click
configure the IPR from a PC. Either logout from the console or wait (15 minutes) for the
session to expire in order to manage the IPR over the network.
3. Login to IWS
You access the IP Receiver by typing its IP address in the Address field of a web browser
such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. You login to the IPR's Integrated Web Server (IWS)
using the default username and password (you can change these on the Security
Configuration page). IWS is a web management application used to set or change
configuration settings (see Using IWS
Subnet Mask, Gateway, Domain Name Server etc.) as
Apply and then Logout. If you do not logout, you will be unable to
on page 9 for more about IWS).
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TTo login to the IP Receiver:
1.Type the IP address of the IPR in a browser, for example
http://<IPR_IPAddress>
2.Enter the Username and Password and click Login. This displays the Administrator Page.
Use this page to access all system configuration parameters.
Figure 5. Login Page
User nameCase-sensitive username. Default =
(read-only).
PasswordCase-sensitive password. Default =
(read-only).
Note If you have problems logging in because of a misconfigured IPR or lost IP address,
you can still launch IWS by pressing
attached to the IPR. See Logging In
4. Select a Start Mode
The next step is to choose a Start mode from among the options explained below. The Start
mode determines how the IPR will behave in your network environment when it's powered
on. A network administrator will generally determine the
requirements at your site. Note that if you are using a TV monitor to configure IWS, as soon
as you select a
mode.
TTo set the Start mode:
1.After logging in as explained above, the
2.Select a
Configuration on page 11 for more information about these options.
Start mode and press Apply, IWS closes and the TV switches to the selected
Start Mode from among the three choices listed below. See General
The WM IPR can operate in a fullscreen mode. One channel is
displayed and this stream uses the entire screen of the attached
monitor. Table 1 below shows the URL syntax for Local-Fullscreen.
Portal Server
When installed with an ETV Portal Server, the features and options of
the VBrick WM IPR are controlled through the VBrick Portal Server.
See the Portal Server Admin Guide for more information.
Local
In Local mode, the IPR will retrieve and render the user interface web
page from the configured local path. This is typically located on the
IPR's file system. The program guide on the viewer web page will
include the streams defined for
page. See Local Mode Configuration
Local mode on the IWS configuration
on page 23 for more
information.
3.Press Apply to exit IWS and open the IPR interface in the selected mode
Tab le 1 . Local-Fullscreen URL Syntax
Stream TypeURL Syntax
Multicast WMMulticast IP address of VBrick WM Appliance. On the WM
Appliance, go to Configuration: Encoder > Multicast and use the
Multicast URL, for example:
http://<ip_address>/vbs1multi.nsc
Unicast WM HTTP
(Live)
Unicast or HTTP
(VOD)
HTTP URL of VBrick WM Appliance. On the WM Appliance, go to
Configuration: Encoder > Server and use the
example:
http://<ip_address>:8080/vbrickvideo1/group1
HTTP URL, for
If your WM Appliance is configured to serve multiple bit rates (MBR)
you must configure the WM IPR with a group-specific URL, for
example:
http://<ip_address>:8080/vbrickvideo1/group1
Depends on VOD server. The complete path including HTTP URL
and publishing point, for example: