XDS PRO4-P
Satellite Receiver
User’s Guide
2
Copyright © 2006 X-Digital Systems, Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Important Information ......................................................................................... 6
1.2 Hardware Upgradeability .................................................................................... 6
1.3 Hardware Versatility ........................................................................................... 6
1.4 Network Management System ............................................................................ 7
2 GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................ 8
2.1 General Guidelines.............................................................................................. 8
2.2 Unpacking the Receiver ...................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 List of Contents ........................................................................................... 9
2.3 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 Excessive Temperature ............................................................................... 9
2.3.2 Proper Ventilation ....................................................................................... 9
2.3.3 Heat, Humidity, and Dust ........................................................................... 9
2.3.4 Power Cord Cabling .................................................................................. 10
2.3.5 Proper Grounding...................................................................................... 10
2.3.6 Circuit Overloading .................................................................................. 10
2.3.7 Foreign Objects ......................................................................................... 10
2.4 Physical Installation of the Receiver................................................................. 11
2.4.1 Rack Mounting the Receiver .................................................................... 11
2.4.2 Uneven Loading of Rack .......................................................................... 11
2.5 Connecting to the Satellite Dish ....................................................................... 11
2.5.1 DC Voltage Requirement .......................................................................... 11
2.5.2 Warnings About Shorting DC ................................................................... 12
2.6 Connecting to the Ethernet Network................................................................. 12
2.6.1 Connecting the Cables .............................................................................. 12
2.6.2 Using DHCP or Static IP Addresses ......................................................... 12
2.6.3 Assigning a TCP/IP Address .................................................................... 13
2.6.4 Assigning a Subnet Mask.......................................................................... 13
2.6.5 Assigning a Default Gateway ................................................................... 13
2.6.6 Proxy Server Configuration ...................................................................... 13
2.6.7 DNS Server Configuration ........................................................................ 13
2.7 Connecting the Audio Ports .............................................................................. 13
2.7.1 Analog Audio Ports................................................................................... 14
2.7.2 Digital Audio Port ..................................................................................... 14
2.8 Connecting the Relay Ports ............................................................................... 14
2.8.1 Physical Ports ............................................................................................ 14
2.8.2 Cues........................................................................................................... 14
2.9 Connecting the Program Associated Data (PAD) Port ..................................... 14
2.9.1 In-Band Ancillary Data ............................................................................. 15
2.9.2 Out-of-Band Ancillary Data ..................................................................... 15
2.10 Connecting the Modem ..................................................................................... 15
3 FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS .............................................................................. 15
3.1 Status LEDs ...................................................................................................... 15
3.1.1 The Power LED ........................................................................................ 15
3.1.2 The Signal LED ........................................................................................ 16
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3.1.3 The Update LED ....................................................................................... 16
3.1.4 The Fault LED .......................................................................................... 16
3.2 The LCD Display and User Interface ............................................................... 16
The Main Menu Options ........................................................................................... 17
3.2.1 The Status Submenus ................................................................................ 17
3.2.2 The SETUP Submenus ............................................................................. 18
3.2.2.1 The Setup:Network Submenus ............................................................. 20
3.2.2.2 The Setup:USB Submenus .................................................................... 22
3.2.2.3 The Setup:Relays Submenu .................................................................. 23
3.2.2.4 The SETUP:TUNER Submenus ........................................................... 24
3.2.3 The AUDIO PORTS Submenus ............................................................... 25
3.2.3.1 The AUDIO PORTS:SETUP Submenus .............................................. 26
3.2.4 Receiver Master Menu Tree ...................................................................... 27
3.2.5 MONITOR AND CONTROL INTERFACE ........................................... 28
3.3 Setting up a Console Connection ...................................................................... 28
3.4 Console Commands .......................................................................................... 30
3.4.1 The ALARM Command ........................................................................... 30
3.4.2 The E0 and E1 Commands ....................................................................... 30
3.4.3 The Factory Command ............................................................................. 31
3.4.4 The FAN Command .................................................................................. 31
3.4.5 The HELP Command ................................................................................ 31
3.4.6 The LOGS Command ............................................................................... 31
3.4.7 The Login Command ................................................................................ 32
3.4.8 The Logout Command .............................................................................. 32
3.4.9 The MON Command ................................................................................ 32
3.4.10 The PID command .................................................................................... 32
3.4.11 The PORT Command ............................................................................... 32
3.4.12 The PING Command ................................................................................ 33
3.4.13 The QUIT Command ................................................................................ 33
3.4.14 The SF Command ..................................................................................... 33
3.4.15 The SN Command..................................................................................... 33
3.4.16 The SS Command ..................................................................................... 33
3.4.17 The TIME Command ................................................................................ 34
3.4.18 The TUNER Command ............................................................................ 34
3.4.19 The VER Command .................................................................................. 34
3.4.20 The VOL Command ................................................................................. 35
4 RECEIVER WEB INTERFACE .............................................................................. 36
4.1 The General Menu ............................................................................................ 36
4.1.1 The Status Tab .......................................................................................... 36
4.1.2 The Tuner Tab........................................................................................... 37
4.1.3 The Setup Tab ........................................................................................... 38
4.1.4 The Relays Tab ......................................................................................... 39
4.1.5 The Logs Tab ............................................................................................ 40
4.2 The Programming Menu ................................................................................... 41
4.2.1 The Programs Tab ..................................................................................... 41
4.2.2 The Recordings Tab .................................................................................. 41
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4.3 The Content Menu ............................................................................................ 42
4.3.1 The Audio Tab .......................................................................................... 42
4.3.2 The Traffic Tab ......................................................................................... 42
4.3.3 The All Tab ............................................................................................... 42
5 AFFILIATE WEB INTERFACE ............................................................................. 44
5.1 Accessing and Logging In ................................................................................ 44
5.2 Play Scheduling ................................................................................................ 45
5.3 Changing the Relay Mappings .......................................................................... 51
5.4 Port Schedules ................................................................................................... 51
5.5 Configuration .................................................................................................... 52
6 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 54
6.1 Receiver Interface Specification ....................................................................... 54
6.2 Mechanical/Electrical Specification ................................................................. 54
6.3 Environmental Specifications ........................................................................... 54
6.4 M&C Interface Connector ................................................................................ 55
6.5 Relay Outputs.................................................................................................... 56
6.6 Analog Audio Output ........................................................................................ 57
6.7 Analog and Digital Audio Input ....................................................................... 58
6.8 Digital Audio Output ........................................................................................ 59
6.9 PAD/ASYNC Output Port ................................................................................ 60
6.10 Ethernet Port ..................................................................................................... 60
6.11 Modem (POTS) Port ......................................................................................... 60
6.12 RF Input Parameters ......................................................................................... 61
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1 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the future of digital audio for the radio industry. This User‟s Guide is your
handbook for the X-Digital PRO4-P digital audio receiver. This receiver is equipped to
deliver multiple audio services in high quality digital audio for your radio station. It has
been designed to make use of all the digital communication features available today, and
to be upgraded to take advantage of the technologies of tomorrow.
The purpose of this guide is to provide an in depth technical guide to the PRO4-P
receiver. Please review the Quick Start Guide and Network Data sheet included with
your receiver for step by step instructions on setting up your receiver.
1.1 Important Information
Throughout this guide, you will find icons designed to help you quickly spot important
information:
1.2 Hardware Upgradeability
X-Digital Systems, Inc. can upgrade its main control software and audio decoder
algorithms remotely. This ensures that your receiver will always have the most up to the
minute features and functionality.
1.3 Hardware Versatility
The XDS PRO4-P can deliver audio received via satellite over any one of its four
balanced output ports. Additionally, content can be received and stored locally for later
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playback or insertion. This content can originate from a real time satellite broadcast, a
high speed satellite IP distribution channel, or can be retrieved via the Internet through
the Ethernet port, depending on how the receiver is configured.
1.4 Network Management System
The PRO4-P satellite receiver has been specifically designed so that its output can be
controlled via one central web application. This application is called the Network
Management System, hereafter referred to as the NMS. From the NMS, network
managers will be able to create play schedules consisting of radio programs and any
combination of network, regional, or off-time commercial spots. The NMS will also
coordinate file transfers to store sound, data, or hardware updates directly to the PRO4P‟s internal storage devices. The NMS will also come equipped with an advanced event
logging system ensuring that any technical problems will be accompanied by a full
history, allowing problems to be easily identified and eliminated.
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2 GETTING STARTED
Please take a few minutes to read through the User‟s Guide prior to setting up and using
the unit. If you are in a hurry, there is a Quick Start section below, but please be sure to
consult this section at your earliest convenience.
2.1 General Guidelines
Review this guide in its entirety before installing your XDS receiver. Please follow these
instructions before calling for support.
Make all satellite RF, data (LAN/WAN) and audio connections prior to applying AC
power to the XDS receiver.
It is strongly recommended to use a Phase Locked Loop (PLL) LNB for your new
XDS receiver. The Local Oscillator (LO) stability of your LNB should not be above
(worse than) 25kHz.
If this XDS receiver is designated to supply DC power to the LNB at your dish, be
sure to turn on the LNB voltage on the front panel menu AFTER the LNB is
connected (See Section 2.5).
Your new XDS receiver might be delivered with an optional parts kit that includes
two 6-foot RG-6 cables and an L-band splitter that allows DC power to pass through
one port.
Please be aware that surge suppressors alone do not provide sufficient protection.
X-Digital Systems urges stations to use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for
the XDS receiver in order to provide protection from power spikes and brownouts.
You may also consider lightning protection if you are located in an area subject to
frequent lightning storms.
Your receiver needs to be activated before it is ready for use. This should happen
automatically when you configure the Ethernet settings properly. See section 3.2.2.1
and the Quick Start Guide for information on how to configure the Ethernet.
2.2 Unpacking the Receiver
Upon receiving your PRO4-P Receiver, ensure that all of the necessary parts have been
included.
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2.2.1 List of Contents
Item
Quantity
Receiver
1
Power Cord
1
Quick Start Guide
1
Installation Kit (Optional)
1
Network Data Sheet
1
Caution!
The following sections provide a list of general hazards to be
avoided for safe, reliable use of the PRO4 receiver.
Table 1 lists the items included in the PRO4 shipping box.
Table 1. Packaging List
2.3 Safety Precautions
2.3.1 Excessive Temperature
The PRO4-P receiver has been designed to operate safely and reliably in an ambient
temperature of 0○C to 50○C. We expect the system to operate without the need for a fan
in air conditioned locations. The fan will be electronically controlled via a temperature
sensor which will allow the unit to operate under less than optimal conditions. It is
important to keep in mind that once the receiver is located in a closed or rack
environment, the ambient temperature may be greater than the room temperature. Please
take this into consideration when installing the receiver and make sure that the ambient
temperature around the receiver does not exceed 50○C.
2.3.2 Proper Ventilation
Air vents on the side and rear of the receiver are provided to ensure proper air flow
through the receiver unit. In order to ensure proper operation the PRO4-P receiver should
be located such that its ventilation is not impeded. In a rack environment, at least two
inches on the sides and at least 5 inches in the rear should be provided. Proper ventilation
will help ensure the receiver performs both safely and efficiently.
2.3.3 Heat, Humidity, and Dust
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In order to avoid unnecessary internal damage, avoid placing the receiver next to external
Warning!
Make sure all power strips are properly grounded.
Warning!
Inserting any type of foreign object into the ventilation holes of the
receiver can result in shock or serious injury of the operator.
heat sources such as heaters, direct sunlight, heating ducts, etc. Additionally, locations of
high humidity, dust, and vibration will be detrimental to the receiver‟s performance and
longevity.
2.3.4 Power Cord Cabling
Avoid running the power cord across places of high traffic where it can be crimped or
tripped over. Make sure the cords are securely fastened to both the wall outlet or power
strip, and the back of the receiver. Do not place objects on or leaning against power
cords.
2.3.5 Proper Grounding
When the receiver is installed, make sure that the antenna and coaxial cable are properly
grounded to avoid static build up and voltage spikes which may occur due to lightning
strikes or other types of power surges. Proper earth grounding of the rack system should
be maintained at all times with special attention paid to any connections which go
through power strips.
2.3.6 Circuit Overloading
The PRO4-P receiver can draw up to 0.5 Amps at 120VAC as indicated on the back of
the receiver. When adding the receiver to an already existing rack setup, take care to
ensure the maximum current rating of the circuit is not exceeded.
2.3.7 Foreign Objects
If a foreign object is inserted into the receiver, immediately power down the receiver and
contact X-Digital Systems technical support. Do not open the receiver, as doing so will
void the receiver‟s warranty.
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Caution!
Do not paint mounting ears as it hinders the grounding path from
the receiver to the rack.
Caution!
Uneven loading may cause the rack to be unstable and
hazardous.
2.4 Physical Installation of the Receiver
The following section will guide you through the physical installation of the PRO4-P
receiver.
2.4.1 Rack Mounting the Receiver
The PRO4-P receiver has been specifically designed to fit into a 19-inch rack. There are
four screw holes provided on the front panel to directly mount the receiver in the rack.
All four screws must be in place after installing the receiver.
2.4.2 Uneven Loading of Rack
When installing the PRO4-P receiver into a rack, make sure to place heavier pieces of
equipment on the bottom and lighter pieces on the top.
2.5 Connecting to the Satellite Dish
This section contains information required for connecting your PRO4-P receiver to a
satellite downlink.
2.5.1 DC Voltage Requirement
You may need to have the PRO4-P receiver supply DC voltage to either an LNB or a
block down-converter (used after an LNA). If this is the case, the user must change the
receiver‟s LNB ON/OFF settings using the front panel display. For directions on how to
use the front panel display, see Chapter 4 of this manual. If, however, you have another
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receiver that receives the L-Band version of the satellite signal (9500-14500MHz) then
Caution!
If the LNB Voltage mode is enabled, be careful not to short the
signal. The voltage on this line is approximately +24V DC.
you may use a splitter with DC blocking circuitry to get the signal to the PRO4-P
receiver. In this case, the LNB Voltage setting should be OFF.
2.5.2 Warnings About Shorting DC
If the DC Voltage is shorted during installation, transient voltage may damage the
Demodulator. In the case of a short, over-current protection circuitry will shut down the
LNB supply. When this occurs, it is important to disconnect the receiver as soon as
possible. If there is a “dead” short in the cable connecting the receiver to the satellite
dish, the unit will not function properly. Remove the power cord from the rear of the unit
and then check the cable connecting the receiver to the satellite dish to make sure it has
not been damaged and is installed correctly. Finally, reinstall the power cord and proceed
with unit setup.
2.6 Connecting to the Ethernet Network
The XDS PRO4-P Satellite Receiver is specifically designed to receive audio broadcasts
via satellite transmissions. It is also equipped with an “internet” only mode in which is
can receive audio data and receiver updates via its Ethernet port. For this feature to be
functional, the receiver must be connected to a network router or directly connected to an
internet connection. This portion of the User‟s Guide will provide instructions on setting
up your receiver to connect to the internet. If you are unsure about any of the values
required below, please contact your local network administrator for.
2.6.1 Connecting the Cables
The Ethernet port on the back of the receiver accepts non-crossover RJ-45 cables.
Depending on your stations internet connection, you will either connect a RJ-45 cable
directly from a Cable or DSL modem box to the PRO4-P receiver, or you will connect
the cable from a network router to the receiver. In either case, ensure that the cable is
properly aligned and that it clicks in when you connect it, so that it can not be removed
without pressing the plastic release button on the end of the cable. Ensure that your
internet connection is functioning before proceeding to the next steps.
2.6.2 Using DHCP or Static IP Addresses
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP, allows the network administrator to
control the assignment of device IP address assignment. If DHCP is on, the receiver will
be assigned an IP address automatically by the network. The implications of this are that
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the IP of the receiver may change each time the receiver is rebooted. Turning DHCP off
will ensure that a static, or non-changing, IP is assigned to the receiver as opposed to a
dynamic one determined at each startup of the receiver. For direction on turning DHCP
on or off, refer to section 3.2.2.1.
2.6.3 Assigning a TCP/IP Address
The TCP/IP address of the receiver serves as its identification number on the local
network. Once the receiver is set up properly on a network, it will host a website which
can be loaded by typing is IP address into any standard web browser. Therefore the
ability to specify a static IP address for the receiver may be useful. To view and modify
the IP address, refer to section 3.2.2.1.
2.6.4 Assigning a Subnet Mask
The subnet mask is used to determine where the network number in an IP address ends
and the node number in an IP address begins. A node is any device on a network that
needs a unique IP address to communicate (computer, server, router, PRO4-P Receiver,
etc.). To set this value for your purposes, refer to section 3.2.2.1.
2.6.5 Assigning a Default Gateway
A gateway refers to a router or host which grants access to the internet. If you have not
enabled DHCP, you must specify the TCP/IP address of this default gateway. To set this
value, refer to section 3.2.2.1.
2.6.6 Proxy Server Configuration
A proxy server can be configured through the front panel as detailed in section 3.2.2.1 or
through the command line interface. To modify the proxy server through the command
line, refer to the E0/E1 PROXY commands in section 4.2.2.
2.6.7 DNS Server Configuration
The DNS Server settings must be configured using the front panel as shown in section
3.2.2.1 or through the command line interface. A receiver may specify up to four DNS
addresses using the E0/E1 DNS commands described in section 4.2.2.
2.7 Connecting the Audio Ports
Live audio channels will physically connect to one of the four audio ports of the
PRO4-P through the R/F downlink. Your PRO4-P receiver is capable of outputting
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both analog and digital audio depending on how the receiver is set up. Networks will
generally assign stations statically to an individual port or port configurations can be
modified through the Affiliate Website.
2.7.1 Analog Audio Ports
The four ports on the back of the receiver labeled Audio A, Audio B, Audio C, and Audio
D output analog audio. For information on the pin-out of the ports, please see section
7.6.
2.7.2 Digital Audio Port
The port on the back of the receiver labeled AES/EBU outputs digital versions of the
audio output from ports Audio A-D. Please see section 7.8 pin-out information.
2.8 Connecting the Relay Ports
The PRO4-P is equipped with two RS-232 ports labeled Relay A and Relay B that are
capable of receiving cue signals from the Network signal and firing relay closures
2.8.1 Physical Ports
Each of the RS-232 ports on the back of the receiver has 32 relay closures that can be
mapped. The relay mappings can be modified, viewed and toggled through the Affiliate
Website (Section 6.3), toggled only through the front panel (Section 3.2.2.3) or viewed
only through the Receiver website (Section 5.1.4). For pin-out information on the RS232 ports please see Section 7.5.
2.8.2 Cues
The PRO4-P is capable of firing multiple types of relays:
Associated cues will fire when the associated program is playing. In addition
these cues will be recoded if the for delayed playback.
Non-associated cues will fire if they are mapped to a relay regardless of what
program is playing.
All cues will be outputted through an RS-232 Tx pin on the receiver‟s relay port
to be used by downstream systems.
2.9 Connecting the Program Associated Data (PAD) Port
The PRO4-P is capable of receiving and displaying PAD in two different ways. Your
Network will provide baud rate settings for the PAD. PAD settings for the receiver can
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be configured through the front panel (Section 3.2.3.1) or the M&C (Section 4.2). PAD
data is output through the port labeled PAD on the back of the receiver. Please see
section 7.9 for information on the PAD port pin-out.
2.9.1 In-Band Ancillary Data
In-band ancillary data is raw asynchronous data embedded within the streaming audio on
the same program PID as the audio. It is fed into the RS232 port of the encoder port and
thereby associated with a single audio stream. MP2 natively supports ancillary data.
AAC will be carry ancillary data in a proprietary enhancement to the framing protocol
(this enhancement will be compatible with all AAC decoders).
2.9.2 Out-of-Band Ancillary Data
Out-of-band ancillary data is raw asynchronous data associated with a single audio
stream but carried outside of the MP2 or AAC data frame. It is fed into the RS232 port
of the encoder port and thereby associated with a single audio stream. This data may be
embedded within the MPEG2 transport framing structure (TSP) of a single audio stream.
2.10 Connecting the Modem
If you do not have access to an always-on internet connection in your station, the PRO4-P
is equipped with a dial-up modem. Please see section 3.2.2.1 for information on
configuring Dial-Up through the front panel.
3 FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS
The front panel of the PRO4-P Receiver is equipped with an interface that allows users to
navigate through the hierarchical menu to view, modify and save receiver settings. The
Four status LEDs are indicative of the power, signal, update and fault states of the
receiver. Users interact with the receiver by using the eight buttons: 1, 2, 3, left(◄), right
(►), up(▲), down(▼), and SET, along with the 128x64 pixel LCD display.
3.1 Status LEDs
Each of the four status light-emitting diodes indicates a specific state of the receiver. The
following sections provide details on reading the status of the receiver based on the
LEDs.
3.1.1 The Power LED
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The POWER LED is on when the unit is plugged in and there is no problem with the
internal circuitry.
3.1.2 The Signal LED
The SIGNAL LED is used to indicate whether or not the receiver has locked onto a
signal. The Signal LED will either be solid green if the receiver is locked or off if the
receiver is not receiving a signal.
3.1.3 The Update LED
The UPDATE led indicates a software download/upgrade is in progress. When it is
blinking slowly (once per second), the download is in process. When it blinks fast (three
times per second), an upgrade has been successfully installed and the receiver is ready to
be rebooted as soon as it is convenient.
The update LED will also be blinking if you haven‟t activated your receiver unit with the
NMS. If the Ethernet is properly configured on your receiver, it should auto-activate.
Use the Test NOC function (Section 3.2.2.1) to verify your Ethernet settings are properly
configured.
3.1.4 The Fault LED
The FAULT LED has three possible states. A red Fault LED indicates that there is an
active fault condition affecting the receiver; a green Fault LED indicates that there is no
active fault, but that there is either an active warning or a past fault in the fault history; a
Fault LED that is off indicates that there are no current or past faults. The STATUS menu
(described below) will give you details as to which faults are active.
3.2 The LCD Display and User Interface
The PRO4-P Receiver comes equipped with a 128x64 pixel LCD on its front panel which
allows the user to view, modify, and save receiver settings. The navigation of the PRO4P receiver‟s menu hierarchy is simple:
- To cycle through the possible submenus, press the ◄ or ► buttons.
- To navigate into the currently selected submenu, press the ▼ or SET button.
- To navigate back up into a higher level of the menu hierarchy, press the ▲
button.
- Once you have navigated to a menu which allows you to edit settings, use the ▲
and ▼ buttons to highlight options, and the SET button, to select an option.
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The Main Menu Options
U/D
L/R
L/R
L/R
EB AG
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Status
XDS PRO4
Setup
XDS PRO4
Audio Ports
Speaker Volume
-----------------------0
VU Mute
VU Meter
A------------------|__
B------------------|16
C------------------|dB
D------------------|__
L/R
1
1
When the receiver‟s front panel is not being used, the idle screen featuring the X-Digital
Systems logo will be displayed1. There are two important statistics displayed on this front
logo screen: EB, energy per bit relative to noise floor, which is a quantitative measure of
signal quality; and AG, automatic gain, which is an indicator of the signal level. Both of
these quantities serve to describe the quality of the satellite signal and should be used as a
guide when positioning the satellite dish. Better signals have better separation between
the data and noise floor, and thus a higher EB. EB range is 0 - 18. The receiver will fade
in and out below 5 dB Eb / No, and loose lock completely at around 3.5 dB. A powerful
signal will have a high AG (indicating little amplification is required) while a weak signal
will have a low AG (indicating unit is amplifying signal).
Once the ▼ button is pressed, the receiver will navigate into its main menu options:
STATUS, SETUP, and AUDIO PORTS. Continually pressing ◄ (or ►) will cycle
through these three main menus. Pressing ▼ or SET will navigate into whichever one of
the three options is currently selected.
From the Main Menu, pressing ◄ or ► will access the Speaker Volume screen and allow
the volume to be increased or decreased. From the Speaker Volume screen, pressing 3
will mute the volume completely and pressing 1 will access the software VU Meter
screen.
3.2.1 The Status Submenus
Figure 1 Main Menu
The X-Digital logo may be replaced by your broadcaster‟s logo.
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From the Status menu, the user can navigate through five submenus; each of them offers
U/D
L/R
L/R
L/R
L/R
L/R
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Status
Active Faults
OK
Fault History
5: Tuner not Locked
CLR
Environment
Temp: 39°C
Fan: HIGH
Power Status
1.2V=1.21
5.0V=5.09
...
Storage - CF
Total: 7693MB
Avail: 7492 MB
Used: 2%
FIX
Storage - HDD
Total: 75117MB
Avail: 72545 MB
Used: 3%
FIX
L/R
a variety of status-related information. From any of these submenus pressing the ▲
button will bring you back to the main menu options. The different submenus available in
Status are:
Active Faults: describes any active faults that may be affecting the receiver. If there
are faults, this screen will indicate „OK.‟
Fault History: offers a list of past faults which may have occurred. Pushing 3 will
clear the fault history. If there are no past faults, this screen will indicate „OK.‟
Environment: indicates the internal temperature of the receiver as well as the speed
of the fan.
Power Status: readings on the various voltage levels inside the receiver.
Storage - CF: gives an indication of the compact flash usage in the receiver. If the
compact flash is in need of repair as indicated in the Active Faults, the repair process
can be started by pressing the „3‟ key labeled as „Fix.‟ If the hard drive is not in need
of repair the „Fix‟ option will not be shown.
Storage – HDD: gives an indication of the internal hard drive usage in the receiver. If
the hard drive is in need of repair as indicated in the Active Faults, the repair process
can be started by pressing the „3‟ key under „Fix.‟ If the hard drive is not in need of
repair the „Fix‟ option will not be shown.
Figure 2 Status Submenus
3.2.2 The SETUP Submenus
By navigating from the Main Menu to Setup, the user reaches the Setup submenus. The
different submenus available under Setup are:
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Serial Number: displays the receiver‟s serial number. Pressing the 3 button
underneath “PWD” will display your receiver‟s affiliate site daily password.
Monitor and Control (M&C) Ports: displays M&C terminal settings needed to
connect to the receiver.
Network: pressing the SET will navigate into the Network submenus. See section
3.2.2.1 for instructions on configuring the network settings.
USB: allows user to manage USB devices and backup or restore receiver identity.
See section 3.2.2.2 for detailed instructions.
Alarms: allows you to set the alarm mask as a hex value. Pressing SET will allow
modify the mask. Use to ▲ or ▼ change a digit and ◄ or ► to move between
digits. The PRO4-P receiver has an alarm relay closure that can be set up to fire on
pin 4 of the M&C port if the receiver enters a fault status. Error values can be found
in Table 3 on page 47. An example would be to set the alarm mask to 00000010
(error value for „Tuner Not Locked‟) if you wanted the relay to fire if the tuner lost
lock with the downlink. Please refer to section 7.4 for pin out details of the M&C
port.
Version: pressing SET in this menu will display the receiver‟s firmware version as
well as the date it was built.
Factory Defaults: pressing SET will offer you the option of resetting the receiver to
factory defaults. Press 1 to confirm or 3 to cancel. After confirming the reset, the
receiver will need to be rebooted for the changes to take effect.
Reboot: pressing SET will allow you to gracefully reboot or unplug the receiver.
Press the 1 key to soft reboot the receiver or the 2 key to put the receiver in a ready
state to be unplugged. It is always recommended to use these reboot options over
simply unplugging the receiver because non-graceful shutdown can damage the
internal storage device file systems.
Relays: allows you to toggle any of the individual relay signals on Relay A or B.
See section 3.2.2.3 for detailed instructions.
Tuner: pressing SET or ▼ will navigate into the Tuner submenu. See section
3.2.2.4 for details on the Tuner submenu
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