Sony EBS-SP35 User Guide Enseo, Inc. 401 International Parkway Suite 100 Richardson, Texas 75081 www.Enseo.com 21 Copyright 2006 – Enseo, Inc.
Introduction The EBS-SP35 is a professional tri-band tuner providing 8VSB, QAM and NTSC tuner function for connection to a line of Sony Professional LCD and Plasma displays. The EBS-SP35 includes support for Pro:Idiom™ decoding on lodging systems supporting this encryption technology. This document outlines the set up and operation of the EBS-SP35. For questions or to check for updated information on this product, please check www.sony.com/support for more information.
Hardware Setup Supplied Accessories (Images not to scale) EBS-SP35 Set-Top-Box (Enseo HD1000) Communication Cable HDMI Cable 12V DC Power Supply Audio Adapter Cable HDMI to DVI Adapter Note: For connecting the EBS-SP35 with the following Sony displays, the HDMI to DVI Adapter and Audio Adapter Cable are required: FWD-32LX1/R FWD-40LX1 FWD-50PX2 FWD-42PX2 FWD-42PV1 For other models (LX2 and KLH) the HDMI Cable will supply both video and audio.
Sony Displays with DVI-HDCP Digital Connections 1. Connect HDMI cable to EBS-SP35 2. Connect HDMI to DVI adapter to Display Input 1 3. Connect HDMI cable to HDMI to DVI adapter 4. Connect L/R audio to SP35 5. Connect mini-jack audio to the Input 1 audio 6. Connect the Communication cable to the input marked Display on the SP35 7. Connect the 9-pin serial connector on the Communication cable to the input labeled Remote on display. 8.
Navigating Menus The menus in the operation of the EBS-SP35 have been designed to use the Left, Right, Up, Down buttons for most functions. To return to a previous menu, pressing the Left button Set Up Menu The EBS-SP35 set up process includes a sequence of numbers pressed on the Sony remote to access the set up menus. With the display and SP35 powered on press the following in sequence (note: when pressing buttons, press the buttons to be sure the system receives the code.
Channel Options The EBS-SP35 supports analog and digital channels from cable or over-the-air sources.
Edit Channel List This submenu allows for manual add, delete and management functions of channels.
Digital Type Selection The options for a digital channel include: Browse Digital Channels Access to see available digital channels.
Switch-On Options This menu provides options for setting up default settings for when the display first turns on. These settings are particularly useful in a lodging environment to be sure the display starts on the barker channel and at a pre-defined volume setting. Channel Enter the channel that you would like the EBS-SP35 to tune to when it turns on. Use Restore to cancel the change Volume Set the numeric value from 0 to 99 that you would like to be used as the default volume level for the display.
Show Volume Indicator This menu item is a Yes/No selection for whether a visual representation on the volume adjustment should be shown on the screen when the user uses the volume up or down on the remote. Use 3-Digit Entry This menu item is a Yes/No selection for support of 3-digit numbers for channels over 99 and digital channels that may use a sub-digit Show Channel Guide This menu item is a Yes/No selection for whether a channel guide is active for the user to see the available channels on the SP35.
Control Options This setup section provides system level settings for the EBS-SP35. ESP (Energy Savings Protection) This menu item allow for a setting of a default time off to protect against a TV being left on when a guest leaves a room without turning off the TV. The mode can be set On or Off, and the hours of inactivity until it turns itself off can be 1 to 9 hours.
Captioning Options This submenu is used to control the default values for the Closed Captioning function on the EBS-SP35 device. Restore User Setting This setting allows for the selection of allowing user settings for CC to be stored between power cycles, or to always use a default setting on power on. Select YES to override the previous user CC setting on power on, or select NO to allow the previous user setting to be used on the next power on.
V-Chip Options This submenu sets up default options for the V-Chip settings. Restore User Setting This setting allows for the selection of allowing user settings for V-Chip to be stored between power cycles, or to always use a default setting on power on. Select YES to override the previous user V-Chip setting on power on, or select NO to allow the previous user setting to be used on the next power on. V-Chip Menu Item This setting controls whether the user has access to the V-Chip selection and settings.
Select TV Ratings This matrix allows for allowing or restricting various settings, including the TV industry Parental Guide ratings, and new specific ratings: TV-Y = All Children TV-Y7 = Directed to Older Children TV-G = General Audience TV-PG = Parental Guidance Suggested TV-14 = Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-MA = Mutual Audience Only FV = Fantasy Violence (cartoons) V = Violence S = Sexual Situations L = Language D = Suggestive Dialog Use the arrow keys to highlight a box in the matrix and then use the 0
Service Options The EBS-SP35 is an advanced media device with the ability of communicating through an RF network to maintain updated firmware and control. The features outlined below are advanced functions designed for an integrated RF system. This menu area is used to set up parameters for servicing the EBS-SP35 or performing service functions. Update Channel This feature is used for setting a channel to perform firmware updates.
USER MENU User menus are accessed using either the lodging remote provided in the hotel room, or the Sony remote supplied with the Sony display. These menus are available to users to enjoy the features of the EBS-SP35 and Sony display. Only a few control functions are available through the user menus. Captioning This feature allows the selection of OFF / ON and On When Muted, Using the arrow buttons highlight the desired setting and then press the Left Arrow button to save and exit the field.
Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) This menu item allows the user the option of turning on SAP audio if available. Source If made user-accessible from the Setup Menu, the user will have the ability to select available inputs on the Sony Display for use of attached media devices. If this feature is not enabled on the Setup menu, this item will not be visible on the User Menu. Note: The available inputs will be based on the model of Sony display and video expansion boards installed (if any).
OPERATION General Operation The EBS-SP35 is an advanced HDTV and NTSC TV tuner with features that support lodging systems and stand-alone operation. Lodging Mode The EBS-SP35 will automatically function in a lodging mode when attached to a compatible PPV system. The EBS-SP35 will communicate with lodging system, identify the system and the necessary communication protocols and immediately send commands to the Sony display necessary to function with the attached PPV system.
TROUBLESHOOTING / FAQ Troubleshooting Display Show Blank Screen and “No Input” The EBS-SP35 is designed to only work with specific Sony displays. To activate the video, the EBS-SP35 must communicate with the display via the Communication Cable. Possible Remedies: - Check the power to the EBS-SP35. Make sure that the green LED light is visible from the top of the box.
FAQ Q: Which hospitality systems is the EBS-SP35 Compatible With? A: The EBS-SP35 is designed to be compatible with most major PPV Hospitality Systems, including: - LodgeNet (Tested and Certified Compatible) - OnCommand (Tested and Certified Compatible) - SeaChange (Tested and Compatible) - More… Most lodging system operate on a similar standard of protocol commands for operation. If a PPV provider is not listed above, it is still likely that the EBS-SP35 is capable of working with this provider.
FCC Statement 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. 21 Copyright 2006 – Enseo, Inc.
