Operation/Reference Guide TVM-1600 Endeleo Managed TV Distribution Hub Endeleo Distributed Media L as t R e vi s ed: 6 /2 6 /20 0 8
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Important Safety Markings Important Safety Markings Markings Used In This Manual The following symbols are used on the Endeleo TVM hardware and throughout this Installation Guide to advise you of important instructions. All maintenance must be carried out by an Endeleo trained and qualified engineer. Voltage This symbol (FIG. 1) warns the presence of a voltage of sufficient magnitude to cause a severe or fatal electric shock. Follow the appropriate instructions carefully to avoid the risk of injury. FIG.
Important Safety Markings Important Instructions This symbol, used within this manual, indicates an important instruction for the correct and safe installation, operation or maintenance of your Endeleo TVM-1600. Failure to comply with such instruction may result in injury to person or damage to the Endeleo TVM hardware. Compliance FCC and IEC Compliance with FCC and IEC standards are found within the rating label, see above.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Markings ................................................................................. a Markings Used In This Manual .................................................................................. a Voltage............................................................................................................................ a Rating Label........................................................................................................
Table of Contents Overview .................................................................................................................. 9 Getting Started......................................................................................................... 9 Login......................................................................................................................... 9 Network Configuration ...........................................................................................
Table of Contents No device at the TVM port ........................................................................................... 25 Shared .......................................................................................................................... 25 Named Device............................................................................................................... 25 Changing Channels .............................................................................................
Table of Contents Serial Device Control ........................................................................................43 Overview ................................................................................................................ 43 Important Notes About Serial Device Control ........................................................ 43 Components Needed For Serial Device Control ................................................... 43 Configuration.......................................
Overview Overview The TVM-1600 Managed TV Hub is the central node of the system that converts the multi-channel RF input to user selectable video channels for distribution using the standard building infrastructure. The TVM-1600 is available in two versions: The US version (FG-TVM-1600) is configured to work with standard US NTSC frequencies. The International version (FG-TVM-1600-PSC) is configured to work with standard PAL frequencies.
Overview The following functions are performed by each of the pins: 568B Pair 1 2 3 4 Color RJ45 Pin White/Blue 5 Blue 4 White/Orange 1 Orange 2 White/Green 3 Green 6 White/Brown 7 Brown 8 Color RJ45 Pin Endeleo Function Balanced Audio Left/Mono Balanced Video Bidirectional data Balanced Audio Right/Phantom Power 568A Pair 1 2 3 4 White/Blue 5 Blue/Blue White 4 White/Green 1 Green 2 White/Orange 3 Orange 6 White/Brown 7 Brown 8 Endeleo Function Balanced Audio Left/Mon
Overview Rear Panel RF In Serial Port RF Out Network Port IR Output Control Port IEC Power Connector FIG. 3 TVM-1600 Rear panel The rear panel has connectors to enable the connection of an RF feed, and enable this to be cascaded to subsequent hubs. There are also connectors for connection of a serial control device, an IR output connection for remote control of various devices (up to 4 devices supported), and a 10 baseT network connector.
Overview IR Output Control Port The IR output port (FIG. 3) enables centrally located hardware to be control using local IR blasters attached to the connector using a custom cable assembly. Network Port This is a standard 10BaseT Ethernet port (FIG. 3), enabling control of the TVM-1600 from the Managed TV software platform using UDP messaging. IEC Power Connector The TVM-1600 uses a universal switch-mode power supply (FIG. 3), which operates from 90-264V AC, 50/60Hz, with a power consumption of 60W.
Installation Installation Rack Mounting the TVM-1600 Exercise extreme CARE when lifting or moving the TVM-1600 within the rack to avoid injury. It is recommended that you seek the assistance of another person when rack mounting the TVM-1600. Rack mounting brackets and screws are located in the accessories box supplied with the TVM-1600. 1. Attach the rack mounting brackets to each side of the TVM-1600 using four M4 screws for each bracket. FIG.
Installation Ventilation ALWAYS ensure that the rack enclosure is adequately ventilated. Sufficient airflow must be achieved (by convection or forced-air cooling) to satisfy the ventilation requirements of all the items of equipment installed within the rack. Connecting the Headend into the TVM-1600 To connect the Headend (TV Signals) into the TVM-1600; 1. Run the RF feed from the Headend into the TVM-1600 via the RF Input port at the rear of the TVM-1600. 2. Ensure the cable is attached correctly. 3.
Installation Powering off the TVM-1600 Where a mains plug (or appliance coupler) is used in the event of a fault, the TVM1600 can be disconnected from the mains by removing the lead from the IEC inlet or from the mains socket. It is important that the TVM-1600 is installed in such a way that this method remains readily operable. The user should have easy access to either the IEC inlet or the mains socket in the event of a fault. Flick the power switch up to its Off (0) position.
Installation Connecting the TVM-1600 to a UDM Hub Channels available in a TVM-1600 can be distributed to a UDM Hub by interconnecting the 2 Hubs via a Cat5 port on the TVM-1600 and an A/V port on the UDM Hub. 4 standard RJ45 ports are located in an AV Inputs section to the front of the UDM Hub, labelled 1 through 4. These 4 ports are dedicated to bringing in TV feeds from the TVM-1600. Ensure power on the TVM Ports delivering TV to the UDM Hub has been disabled on each of the TVM-1600 ports.
Hub Configuration Hub Configuration Overview The TVM-1600 can be configured in a number of ways, but this manual only details configuration via the web browser. Getting Started 1. The default IP address of the TVM-1600 Hub is 192.168.0.96. 2. Enter the IP address into the address field within a browser window (FIG. 7). FIG. 7 Default IP address of the TVM-1600 Login 1. Upon connection to the TVM-1600, authentication (username and password) is required (FIG. 8). FIG. 8 Login screen 2.
Hub Configuration Network Configuration Hubs can be configured for the network environment using the Setup page (FIG. 9). FIG. 9 Setup Page 1. Click on the Setup option to the left of the screen. 2. The following Hub options are configured from this page: Hub IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway; UDP Port (default is 2008) and Hub name (maximum of 20 characters). 3. Once the network environment has been configured click on Update.
Configuration - Channel Lineup Configuration - Channel Lineup About Channel Lineup In this section the Administrator will configure the TV Channels which are to be fed into the TVM-1600. Several tasks will need to be performed; Name the channel; Configure the channel’s frequency; Configure the TV System and Configure the maximum number of channels the TVM can be configured for. From the Status page the Administrator is able to choose the specific TV Channel to be displayed per TVM port.
Configuration - Channel Lineup Configuring the TV system A drop down box is available on the Channel Lineup screen to set the TV standard of the incoming feed. Endeleo manufactures two types of TVM-1600; NTSC (for the US and Japanese market) and Multi-format (PAL / SECAM). To configure the TV standard (system); 1. From the TV System drop down list (FIG. 11), choose the appropriate TV System e.g. NTSC M, PAL I etc. for the appropriate region. FIG.
Configuration - Channel Lineup Uploading a channel lineup As an alternative option to manually entering all channel name and frequency information you can upload a channel configuration file to the Channel Lineup web pages. This channel information can then if necessary be applied to the TVM Ports. Consult AMX for further information on this file. If a configuration file exists, then: 1. Ensure the Channel Lineup option is selected. 2. Click on Browse to search for the Channel Lineup file. 3.
Configuration - Channel Lineup 14 TVM-1600 Endeleo Managed TV Distribution Hub
Configuration - User Access Configuration - User Access About configuring User Access Individual user ports can be configured with different access rights from the complete available channel list (FIG. 14). As with other controls via the web page, changes are instantaneously applied as they are made. User ports on the TVM-1600 are listed across the top of the page (beneath the Channels), with channels listed down the left of page.
Configuration - User Access 3. Now click on Enable All Channels, to the right of screen (FIG. 16). FIG. 16 Enable all channels for a TVM User Port 4. All the tick boxes, in the column, should be ticked. The user port has access to all 16 TV channels on this page. 5. Repeat the process for other TVM user ports on this page. 6. Repeat the process for other TV channels to be configured for a TVM user port - use the Channels links at the top of screen e.g. 17-32.
Configuration - User Access To globally disable channels on a TVM user port To remove all TV channels from a TVM user port; 1. Click on the User Access option. 2. Beneath the appropriate TVM user port column at the bottom of the screen click the tick box to activate the global configuration option for that User port (FIG. 15). 3. Now click on Disable All Channels, to the right of screen (FIG. 17). 4. All the tick boxes, in the column, should not be ticked.
Configuration - User Access 18 TVM-1600 Endeleo Managed TV Distribution Hub
Configuration - Devices Configuration - Devices About Device configuration The Device page is for setting up and controlling 4 Back End devices. A Back end device could be a DVD player, VCR or Cable/Satellite Receiver that is modulated onto the RF feed and is connected to the rear of the TVM-1600 for distribution. The TVM-1600 has the ability to learn the IR codes for those devices and then allow a user to control them from the TVM system. Endeleo refers to this feature as Pass-Through device control.
Configuration - Devices Selecting a Device Protocol The Protocol drop down box displays the pre-learned IR protocols for the remote devices. This is the protocol used by Device’s Remote Control to power off, power on etc. To assign a protocol to a device: 1. Click on the Devices option. 2. Click on the downward arrow in the Protocol column for the relevant device. 3. Select the correct protocol (previously learned) to be assigned to this device.
Configuration - Devices Issuing Controls To a Device To issue a control to a device from the Devices page: 1. Click on the Devices option. 2. Select the Device(s) to accept the control. Use the tick box to the extreme right of screen, beneath the Include column, to select the device. The Device will highlight in orange. 3. From the bottom toolbar (FIG. 19), click on the drop down control list beside the 1st Control. A list of commands will be visible. 4.
Configuration - Devices 22 TVM-1600 Endeleo Managed TV Distribution Hub
Configuration - Status Page Configuration - Status Page Port Configuration Port configuration is accessed through the Status option, then clicking on the relevant port hyperlink or configuration option from the main Status screen. The Status and Port Control options are almost identical – the Port control option displays a control toolbar which is used to issue controls to devices connected to TVM ports. For this section, we will use the Status option as most administration is performed from here.
Configuration - Status Page Naming a port 1. Click on the Status option. 2. Click on the relevant port hyperlink e.g. Port 1 (FIG. 21). FIG. 21 Naming a port 3. In the Port name field, type in the name of the port. Port names can be no more than 11 characters. Enabling power on a port The check box to the right of the port power option is to enable the phantom power for that port. Phantom power delivers power to the TVM-RX03 unit over the twisted pair connection. To enable power; 1.
Configuration - Status Page 2. Click on the relevant port hyperlink e.g. Port 1 (FIG. 23). Leave the IR remote type at 02 and address at 110. By default, this is set to IR Remote Type 2 with an Address of 110. Do NOT change unless advised to do so by AMX technical support. Device Port This option is for setting what, if any, back end devices the port will have control of. The TVM has the ability to control Back End devices such as DVD Players, VCRs or Cable/Satellite Receivers.
Configuration - Status Page Changing Channels Changing channels by name Each port on the TVM-1600 has a drop down box, which displays all of the channels (from the channel line up) that the TVM port has been enabled for (FIG. 25). FIG. 25 Configuring a different channel for a port To change channels: 1. Ensure the Status option has been selected. 2. From the Channel column select the (relevant TVM port) drop down Channel list to reveal the channels configured for this port. 3.
Configuration - Status Page 3. Once the setting has been configured click on Execute to the right of screen. Locking a Port Locking a port means the port will display only the TV channel which is configured at the web pages. There will be no human interaction permitted to change channels or volume etc. using a remote control at the user end. To Lock a device: 1. Click on the Status option. 2. Lock the device.
Configuration - Status Page Sending Controls To a Device Device controls can be executed from the Status page (FIG. 27) – as well as the Devices page. FIG. 27 Status Page controls The Control tool bar at the bottom bar of the status page can be used to send commands to the remote device from the web pages. Issuing primary controls to a device Only three commands are appropriate for Control 1; Power On, Power Off and A/V select. To issue a first control to a device: 1. Click on the Status option. 2.
Configuration - Status Page 1. Click on the Status option. 2. Select the TVM port to where the control will be issued. Use the tick box to the extreme right of screen to select the TVM Port. The port will highlight in orange. 3. From the bottom toolbar click on the drop down control list beside the 2nd Control. A list of commands will be visible. Select the second command to be executed for example Play. 4. To execute the command for the selected TVM port click on Send To Included.
Configuration - Status Page 30 TVM-1600 Endeleo Managed TV Distribution Hub
Configuration - Messaging Configuration - Messaging Overview This allows an Administrator to send a basic text message across the screen of any or all ports that are selected. The text overlay is white with font size and color being fixed. About Messaging Messages can be displayed at display devices connected to the TVM-1600. The messaging interface is accessed by; Clicking on the Control link at the bottom of the screen (FIG. 30) or FIG.
Configuration - Messaging The message can be placed on any of 10 rows of 20 columns. 6. Once the message has been typed in and the start and finish positions have been specified, click on Send to included. Configuring multiple messages Multiple messages can be placed in different locations on the screen, with any one of those set to be a scrolling message. Follow procedures above for each individual message. Configuring a Scrolling message 1. Click on the Messaging option from the left of screen. 2.
IR Learning and IR Device Control IR Learning and IR Device Control Overview The Endeleo Managed TV solution supports the learning of the Infrared (IR) control protocols of the end display devices. For example it is possible from the TVM-1600 hardware to issue a remote IR request and place the screen in standby, or switch to an alternative AV input. When used in conjunction with the Endeleo Managed TV Server software these events can be scheduled to occur at predetermined times / dates.
IR Learning and IR Device Control Performing IR Learning The two stages for learning IR Protocols are: 1. Train the TVM-1600 to understand the timing sequences of the remote control protocol. 2. Learn the IR code for specific functions on that remote control. Learning the Device’s IR Protocol 1. A console session needs to be opened on the TVM-1600. The configuration settings for the Terminal session are: • Baud Rate: 9600 bps • Data Bits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop Bits: 1 • Flow Control: None 2.
IR Learning and IR Device Control Learning the Device’s Control Functions To learn a device’s control functions (i.e. play, stop, pause etc.): 1. Ensure a console session has been opened on the TVM-1600. The configuration settings for the Terminal session are: • Baud Rate: 9600 bps • Data Bits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop Bits: 1 • Flow Control: None 2. Login to the TVM-1600. 3. At the command prompt enter the following; r xx hub XX is the IR code.
IR Learning and IR Device Control Saving the IR File To a PC AMX advises you create a folder to save your IR Files in and change to that directory in the command prompt. Once an IR protocol has been learned for a specific device, it can be saved across the network to a PC using the tftp command. To save the IR file; 1. Open a command prompt on the PC and navigate to where the IR files are to be stored. 2. At the command prompt, use the following command; tftp –i [ip address of hub] get irtable.hub FIG.
IR Learning and IR Device Control Loading an IR File To a TVM-1600 Previously saved IR Files on a PC can be uploaded to the TVM-1600; 1. At the command prompt on the PC, navigate to the location where the IR File is saved (FIG. 39). 2. Enter the following command: tftp –i [IP address of hub] put [name of ir table].hub FIG. 39 Putting an IR File on the TVM-1600 3. Push Enter to execute the command. 4. Upon completion a successful transfer message is displayed (FIG. 40). FIG.
IR Learning and IR Device Control 3. At the command prompt enter the following command: r init X Where X is the port number that the TVM-RX03 unit is attached to. It can be a value from 1 to 16. 4. Push Enter to execute the command. The process will then guide you through what to do; Point the remote control at the IR port (Right Window Only) on the front of the TVM-1600 and press any key on the remote when prompted. When you are prompted to Press a key, press the same key each time you are prompted.
IR Learning and IR Device Control 3. Push Enter to execute the command. The process will then guide you through what to do; Point the remote control at the IR port (Right Window Only) on the front of the TVM-1600 and press the appropriate key e.g. power off from the remote when prompted. Continue to enter commands for the device (FIG. 42). Example: "r 12 1" will learn the Power Off function of the TV from the remote control to the TVM-RX03 unit attached to port 1.
IR Learning and IR Device Control Loading a Previously Saved IR File Previously saved IR Files can be uploaded to the TVM-1600; 1. At the command prompt, navigate to the location where the IR File is saved. 2. Enter the following command to put the file on a port on the TVM-1600 (FIG. 45): tftp –i [IP address of hub] put [name of ir table].XXX Where XXX is the port number the TVM-RX03 is connected to. FIG. 45 Loading the iSonyLCD protocol to port 1 3.
IR Learning and IR Device Control Uploading the IR protocol to a TVM-RX03 To upload this IR file to a TVM-RX03 unit on port 16 of the TVM-1600, now use the tftp command with the new file iSonyLCD.016. 1. Open a command session. 2. Type in the following command; tftp –i 192.168.1.200 put isonylcd.016 3. Push Enter to execute the command.
IR Learning and IR Device Control 42 TVM-1600 Endeleo Managed TV Distribution Hub
Serial Device Control Serial Device Control Overview The Endeleo Managed TV solution supports the learning of serial commands for display devices. For example it is possible to turn a TV, LCD or Plasma on and off from the TVM-1600 over a serial connection. This section describes how to learn the Serial Protocols for the TV screen and save it to the TVM-RX03 Managed TV Receiver. An RS232 cable is then connected to the TVM-RX03 and attached to the TV screen’s RS232 control port.
Serial Device Control Initializing the TVM-RX03 For Serial Control and Display Device’s Baud Rate 1. A console session needs to be opened on the TVM-1600. The configuration settings for the Terminal session are: • Baud Rate: 9600 bps • Data Bits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop Bits: 1 • Flow Control: None 2. At the command prompt enter the following command: r serial X (Baud Rate) Where X is the port number the TVM-RX03 unit is attached to.
Serial Device Control 6. Continue entering the serial commands for the functions you want to control on the display device from the TVM system. Hexadecimal Control Codes All Hexadecimal control codes should be converted to their Decimal equivalent and placed in brackets. For example, if the serial code to power off an NEC Plasma (02 03 00 0E) was being learned you would need to enter the serial string as shown below.
Serial Device Control Saving The Serial File To a PC The serial protocol is stored on the receive unit and rather than repeat the above process, it is possible to copy (get) a serial control table from one receive unit to others across the network. 1. To capture the serial control table, use the following command (FIG. 53); tftp –i [Hub IP Address] get sname.001 Where sname is a user-defined name for the serial file, as long as it starts with an “s” e.g. sSonyLCD.001.
Serial Device Control Terminal Commands All administration and configuration should be performed from the TVM Web Browser. Only if directed by AMX support should the command line be used. Inappropriate use of the command line may result in misconfigurations. The TVM-1600 includes a serial console port and accepts some text based commands at that port – some of these commands are described below.
Serial Device Control Command Line Commands (Cont.) Reset Controller Resets the controller – reboots as though powered on ! Get Hub Identification / Displays version information for the TVM-1600 controller. System Information ? Get Port Details Displays port details and details of the device connected (resolution, polarity) ? [port no] Command Line Range Commands Sets the Channel range for the TVM-1600. This property value may be used in subsequent action commands.
Serial String Control Serial String Control Overview The TVM system has the ability to control display devices via RS232. With the proper setup at the TVM-RX03 a user can send serial strings to the display device. To access the serial string toolbar; 1. Click again on the control link if the Messaging toolbar is displayed (FIG. 57). If the Messaging toolbar is not displayed, click the Control toolbar link until Serial String becomes visible (FIG. 57). FIG. 57 Serial String control on the Status page 2.
Serial String Control 50 TVM-1600 Endeleo Managed TV Distribution Hub
Appendix A– Endeleo IR Codes Appendix A– Endeleo IR Codes Endeleo IR Codes The following is a list of IR Codes used by Endeleo in learning serial or IR controls for display devices. Note that several of the items in the following table are not represented in the Action drop-down menus for IR and Serial protocols (in the Web Configuration Interface). For example, “AV SELECT 1" is available in the Action drop-down menu (see “A/V Sel”), and needs no custom code reference.
Appendix A– Endeleo IR Codes 52 TVM-1600 Endeleo Managed TV Distribution Hub
Appendix B: ASCII Control Set Appendix B: ASCII Control Set ASCII characters can be included in the serial string provided they are enclosed in brackets. For example, Carriage Return <13>, Line Feed <10>.
Appendix B: ASCII Control Set 54 TVM-1600 Endeleo Managed TV Distribution Hub
Appendix C: ASCII / Hex Conversion Appendix C: ASCII / Hex Conversion Overview Devices are typically controlled either using ascii text strings or using the HEX equivalent. Control codes can be entered into the Endeleo hardware using ASCII, HEX or a combination of both. (Where certain ASCII codes are difficult to enter (e.g. carriage return).
Appendix C: ASCII / Hex Conversion 56 TVM-1600 Endeleo Managed TV Distribution Hub
Appendix B – Endeleo IR Codes TVM-1600 Endeleo Managed TV Distribution Hub 57
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