DCI401MCS Command Set Primer © 2013 Technicolor.
Introduction This document outlines some basic command set features of the DCI401MCS which can be implemented from the COM1000 system. These features are intended to be used by system operators in order to achieve a centralized control and command of these boxes when deployed throughout a property. This document will explain a few of the more useful features. Not all features are explained here.
From this page, you may select 13 different commands from the MessageType: pulldown menu which can control the DCI401MCS in a variety of different ways. The Receiver_ID field is used to route command messages to the right DCI401MCS box or boxes Receiver_ID: For every option, you may choose to broadcast the control message to a specific receiver, or to the entire network of receivers. When you first access the control page, you will see the Receiver_ID field set to 0xffffffff.
MessageType: 0 = Download This feature is used to update the software of the DCI401MCS. Using a TFPT server such as TFTPd32, put the file name of the new software in the Filename field, enter the correct TFPT_IP: address for the TFTP server, then press SUBMIT. You should notice the software transfer on the TFTP server, then the broadcast of the software to the network. Connected DCI401MCSs eligible for this software update should immediately begin the update process.
The below table lists some features commonly used in controlling a DCI401MCS Reset device to original configuration – Remove any disabled features 0x00000000 Disable Power Key from the Remote 0x01000000 Disable the Menu Key from the Remote 0x02000000 Disable the Guide Key from the Remote 0x04000000 Disable the Close Caption Key from the Remote 0x08000000 Disable the Zoom Key from the Remote 0x10000000 Disable channel change from the Remote 0x20000000 If several of these features are desired, t
MessageType: 10 = Text When the DCI401MCS loses signal or is tuned to a channel without any video, the default message appears, “We’ve detected an interruption in your service. Please check the connections. We’re sorry for the inconvenience.” Using the Text option, you may insert your own service interruption message and add contact information such as a telephone number or email address. Type the desired display text in the Filename/Text: field, then press SUBMIT.
Example: Creating a channel map Pressing SUBMIT will remap the physical RF channels so that they appear as more desirable virtual channels 12 and 13. Technicolor MCS 101 W. 103rd St Indianapolis, IN 46290 www.technicolor.
Appendix The entire feature list is included for advanced users who may be interested in other feature capabilities of the DCI401MCS.
Byte FEATURE_LIST_MM_SCAN_NDX 0x00040000 2 Main Menu: Channel Scan FEATURE_LIST_LCK_MASTER_NDX 0x00080000 3 Locks: Master Locks FEATURE_LIST_LCK_MASTER_REMOVE_NDX 0x00100000 4 Locks: Master Locks: Remove All FEATURE_LIST_LCK_MASTER_LOCK_ALL_NDX 0x00200000 5 Locks: Master Locks: Lock All FEATURE_LIST_LCK_RATINGS_NDX 0x00400000 6 Locks: Rating Limits FEATURE_LIST_RATINGS_LOCK_RATINGS_NDX 0x00800000 7 Locks: Rating: Lock Ratings Mnemonic Hex Value (Major_Number) Locks: Rating: Movie
Limit Byte FEATURE_LIST_LCK_CHANLIST_NDX 0x00000800 3 Locks: Channel Locks FEATURE_LIST_SET_SYSINFO_NDX 0x00001000 4 Settings: System Info 0x00002000 5 Settings: FEATURE_LIST_SET_SYSINFO_MODEL_NDX System Info: Model FEATURE_LIST_SET_SYSINFO_UID_NDX 0x00004000 6 Settings: System Info: UID FEATURE_LIST_SET_SYSINFO_SERIAL_NO_NDX 0x00008000 7 Settings: System Info: Serial Number Mnemonic Hex Value (Major_Number) Settings: System Info: SW Version FEATURE_LIST_SET_SYSINFO_SW_VER_NDX 0x0000
Byte FEATURE_LIST_SET_CC_ENABLE_NDX 0x00000010 4 Settings: CC: Enable FEATURE_LIST_SET_CC_ANALOG_NDX 0x00000020 5 Settings: CC: Analog FEATURE_LIST_SET_CC_DIGITAL_NDX 0x00000040 6 Settings: CC: Digital FEATURE_LIST_SET_CC_FONT_NDX 0x00000080 7 Settings: CC: Font Mnemonic Hex Value (Minor_Number) Settings: CC: Font Size FEATURE_LIST_SET_CC_FONT_SZ_NDX 0x01000000 FEATURE_LIST_SET_CC_FONT_STYLE_NDX 0x02000000 1 Settings: CC: Font Style FEATURE_LIST_SET_CC_FONT_COLOR_NDX 0x04000000 2
FEATURE_LIST_SET_CC_FONT_BG_OPACITY_NDX 0x80000000 Mnemonic Hex Value (Minor_Number) Settings: HDMI Setup FEATURE_LIST_SET_HDMI_NDX 0x00010000 FEATURE_LIST_SET_HDMI_AR_NDX 0x00020000 1 Settings: HDMI: Aspect Ratio FEATURE_LIST_SET_HDMI_RES_NDX 0x00040000 2 Settings: HDMI: Resolution FEATURE_LIST_SET_RC_NDX 0x00080000 3 Settings: Remote Control FEATURE_LIST_SET_RC_PAIR_NDX 0x00100000 4 Settings: Remote: Pair FEATURE_LIST_SET_RC_CLEAR_NDX 0x00200000 5 Settings: Remote: Clear Pairing
Controlled 0 Settings: Look & Feel FEATURE_LIST_SET_LOOK_NDX 0x00000100 FEATURE_LIST_SET_LOOK_BANNER_CLR_NDX 0x00000200 1 Settings: Look & Feel: Banner Color Hidden Menu FEATURE_LIST_HIDDEN_NDX 0x00000400 2 FEATURE_LIST_SET_AUDIO_FMT_NDX 0x00000800 3 Settings: HDMI: Audio Format FEATURE_LIST_SET_LOOK_GUIDE_KEY_NDX 0x00001000 4 Settings: Look & Feel: Guide Key 5 Reserved 0x00002000 6 Reserved 0x00004000 7 Reserved 0x00008000 Bit Feature Controlled 0 Reserved 0x00000001 1 Res
See next table for bit definition 0x00000040 6 Action Code bit 0 See next table for bit definition 0x00000080 7 Action Code bit 1 Technicolor MCS 101 W. 103rd St Indianapolis, IN 46290 www.technicolor.
