ICS-SP30 User Guide Enseo, Inc. 401 International Parkway Suite 100 Richardson, Texas 75081 www.Enseo.com Copyright 2007 – Enseo, Inc.
Introduction The ICS-SP30 is a professional tri-band tuner providing 8VSB, QAM and NTSC tuner function for internal connection to a line of Sony Professional LCD and Plasma displays. The ICS-SP30 includes support for Pro:Idiom™ decoding on lodging systems supporting this encryption technology. This document outlines the installation, set up and operation of the ICS-SP30. 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) ICS-SP30 Card HDMI Cable Card Adapter Notes: Compatible Displays The ICS-SP30 card is compatible with the following Sony Displays: KLH-W26 KLH-W32 FWD-40LX1 FWD-32LX2 FWD-40LX2 FWD-50PX2 FWD-42PX2 DVI-HDCP Displays Some Sony Displays require an HDMI to DVI adapter and audio adapter cable for audio (not supplied) and may require a longer HDMI cable than the 12” cable supplied (PX2 models).
Setting Up the ICS-SP30 / Making Connections The ICS-SP30 is designed to function with Sony Professional LCD and Plasma displays which may differ in input types and connection configuration. For questions on connections and specifications on specific Sony displays, consult www.sony.com/support. Installing Card Step 1 – Remove power cord from the display to ensure power is off. Remove any populated cards in slot 1 and/or slot 2 (if any). There may be a cover over slot 2.
Menus / Configuration Stand Alone vs. Lodging Mode The ICS-SP30 is designed to operate in a Pay-Per-View environment, connected to a lodging system that uses protocols and commands to control the display and tuner. The ICS-SP30 may also be able to operate in a Stand Alone mode to provide basic TV tuning for the Sony Display. When the ICS-SP30 is connected to a compatible lodging system, the ICS-SP30 will automatically recognize the lodging system and respond to the PPV commander.
Stand-Alone Set Up Menu The ICS-SP30 set up process includes a sequence of numbers pressed on the Sony remote to access the set up menus. With the display and ICS-SP30 powered on press the following in sequence. (note: when pressing buttons, press the buttons to be sure the system receives the code. Setup Menu code: Up Right Left Mute If a button is pressed in error, press the Down arrow to clear the code entries.
Channel Options The ICS-SP30 supports analog and digital channels from cable or over-the-air sources. Note: Air – To receive over-the-air channels, an antenna and additional equipment may be required Cable – Digital cable channels may not be accessible if conditional access or subscriptions are required Image 2 – Channel Options Menu Tuning Mode Option is either Air (Over-The-Air) or Cable.
Edit Channel List Submenu This submenu allows for manual add, delete and management functions of channels. Image 3 – Edit Channel Submenu Channel Using remote, enter the number of the channel to manage, or to setup the Startup Channel, select Startup Channel The Startup Channel is a feature to have a specific channel tuned as the default whenever the TV turns on. The Startup Channel may also be an AV Input in the case where an external media device is used for the PPV system.
Note: Depending on the selection type, the menu options will change for the Channel List menu Analog Type Selection The options for an analog channel include a customized Label for the channel, Addition of a thumbnail logo for the channel and selection of audio/video options for the channel.
Logo Selectable menu of graphical logos for adding a visual thumbnail for many popular TV channels (Note: PPV systems may not use the logo setting in the ICS-SP30 and instead use own logo method. Confirm with your PPV provider if label information will be used) Image 7 – Logo Options Usage Selection of Audio and Video (default), Audio only for music channels/inputs or video only for video only usage. Allow Online Remapping Note: Not all PPV systems allow Online remapping.
Switch-On Options Menu 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 Startup Channel and to pre-define volume, screen format and other settings.
Standby – Return to a standby mode if power is lost or on first plug in Force On – Turn on TV and Tuner if power is lost or on first plug in (Note: Force On mode may cause TV to turn on in lodging environment following power outage) ON Æ OFF Hold Off Timer This setting allows for a selectable period of time where the ICS-SP30 will ignore additional IR button presses during a power off process. This feature is used when guests may have situations where extra IR presses are causing undesirable interaction.
On-Screen Display Options The On-Screen Display Options settings provide for customization and set up of OSD options. Image 10 – On-Screen Display Options Menu 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.
Welcome Message Options This menu item provides for a way to have a welcome message shown on the display. Show Message (Yes/No) Line 1: First line of text Line 2: Second line of text Note: If show message is yes And there is nothing in line one Or two, the welcome message Will display “Acquiring Channel”. Image 11 – Welcome Message Submenu Control Options This setup section provides system level settings for the tuner card.
Picture Format Menu Item This menu item is a Yes/No selection and allows control over whether a user, through the user menu, has access to change the Image Format (widescreen or native). Minimum Volume Set the available minimum volume from 0 to 99 Maximum Volume Sets the available maximum volume from 0 to 99 Setup Key Sequence Provides a method for changing the key button sequence used to access set up features. If these are changed, make sure to write down the keys.
Cycle Time – This is the duration of time to complete a full shift of the image through orbit (includes shifts UP, RIGHT, DOWN, AND LEFT to complete an orbit). The selection options for Cycle Time are: 10-seconds, 30-seconds, 60seconds, and 5 minutes. Note: The shorter the selected cycle time, the more noticeable the orbit function will be to the user/viewer. Select Channels – This selection area allows selection/de-selection of specific channels to implement orbit on.
Captioning Setup This submenu is used to control the default values for the Closed Captioning function on the tuner. Image 16 – Captioning Options Menu 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 NO to override the previous user CC setting on power on (using the default settings), or select YES to allow the previous user setting to be used on the next power on.
V-Chip Setup This submenu sets up default options for the V-Chip settings. Image 17 – V-Chip Options Menu 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 NO to override the previous user V-Chip setting on power on, or select YES to allow the previous user setting to be used on the next power on.
Default Limits This section allow for various default values to be set for the tuner. Image 18 – V-Chip Default Limit Submenu Enable V-Chip This setting is a YES/NO selection. By setting YES, the default V-Chip settings will be active when the ICS-SP30 starts up. Selecting NO disables the V-Chip settings.
Select Movie Ratings This menu allows for the authorization or exclusion of content based on the Movie Rating system. Image 20 – V-Chip Movie Ratings G = Children and Family PG = Parental Guidance Suggested PG-13 = Parental Guidance – Special Guidance to children under 13 R = Restricted. No one under 17 without an adult NC-17 = No children under 17 X = Adult content / Adults only Not Rated = Some films are not rated and other content is beyond NC-17 and withdrawn before rating..
Service Menu The HD tuner 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 tuner or performing service functions. Image 22 – Service Options Menu Update Channel This feature is used for setting a channel to perform firmware updates.
Note: During a firmware update, the Display MUST NOT be unplugged or turned off. Doing so while firmware is being downloaded and upgraded on the device could damage the unit and make it unusable. If the firmware update was initiated by mistake, it will time out after 3 to 5 minutes. Start Settings Update To manually initiate a Clone Setting update, press the Right arrow button on the remote from this menu line.
USER MENU User menus are accessed using either the lodging remote provided in the hotel room, or the remote supplied with the display. These menus are available to users to enjoy the features of the tuner and display. Only a few control functions are available through the user menus. Image 23 – User Menu 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 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 display and video expansion boards installed (if any).
OPERATION The HD tuner is an advanced HDTV and NTSC TV tuner with features that support lodging systems and stand-alone operation. Lodging Mode The tuner will automatically function in a lodging mode when attached to a compatible PPV system. The tuner will communicate with lodging system, identify the system and the necessary communication protocols and immediately send commands to the display necessary to function with the attached PPV system.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting The Display and/or Tuner Do Not Respond to Remote Possible Remedies - Check that the display has power attached - Check that the Communication Cable is correctly attached to the PPV control box. My Display Does Not Respond to The Remote or Button on the Display Possible Remedies - It is possible that the Communication Cable became disconnected during operation and the display must be reset - Review the Section “Controlling the Sony Display” on Page 18 for further details.
Product Specification ICS-SP30 Specifications ITEMS Dimensions Total Power Consumption Digital Tuner Analog Decryption RF Input Inputs RS232 HDMI Outputs Digital Audio Analog Audio Product Safety Standard EMC Environmental English OSD Control Display Ports PPV DETAILS L 9.53" x D 3.48" x H 1.18" 8.3 Watts Typical QAM/8VSB NTSC Pro:Idiom One One With HDCP S/PDIF One Risk Assessment based on IEC60950 FCC (Class B) RoHS Internal RJ12 Connector COMMENTS Internal power 3.5mm mini-jack with special cable 3.
