LG CodePlus OAT100R Installation & Setup Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. LG Manuals
  4. Network Hardware
  5. CodePlus OAT100R
  6. Installation & setup manual

LG CodePlus OAT100R Installation & Setup Manual

Off air transcoder system
Hide thumbs Also See for CodePlus OAT100R:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

CodePlus™ OAT100R Off Air
Transcoder System
Installation & Setup Guide
Warranty
P/N: 206-4218 (Rev B)
© Copyright 2013 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for LG CodePlus OAT100R

Summary of Contents for LG CodePlus OAT100R

  • Page 1 CodePlus™ OAT100R Off Air Transcoder System Installation & Setup Guide Warranty P/N: 206-4218 (Rev B) © Copyright 2013 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    When a cart is used, use caution when 20. Test Equipment moving the cart/apparatus combination In some cases, LG has supplied or recom- in order to avoid injury from tip-over. mended the use of test equipment and 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service devices for the setup and testing of the equip- personnel.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 24. Safety Check (Continued from previous page) Upon completion of any service or repairs to 21. Damage Requiring Service this product, ask the service technician to Unplug this product from the wall power perform safety checks to determine that the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service product is in proper operating condition.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS E. Mains Outlet Earthing (Continued from previous page) The apparatus with Class I construction must B. Reduced Air Flow be connected to a mains socket outlet with a Installation of the equipment in a rack should protective earthing connection. be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not OAT100R Server Installation on a Flat Surface...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Warnings ..... . . 2 Configuration Options via Command Line ......39 – 66 Important Safety Instructions.

  • Page 7: Oat100R Product Description

    OAT100R Product Description The LG CodePlus™ OAT100R Off Air Transcoder System provides a flexible solution for system providers who provide terrestrial delivered DTV content to commercial facilities (hotels, hospitals, etc.). The OAT100R incorporates eight RF tuners that receive up to eight off air DTV channels from the terrestrial broadcast service.

  • Page 8: Setup Information

    Setup Information This document provides installation and setup support only for the OAT100R. One or more VHF and/or UHF antennas must be installed before you proceed to set up the OAT100R. LG recommends that the system be professionally installed. Check the following items before you begin the OAT100R installation and setup procedures.

  • Page 9: Setup Information

    Setup Information (Cont.) channels will be 95, 96, and 97. Refer to EIA-542 STD CATV frequency allocation tables for further information as required. The highest available RF channel number for the OAT100R is 135. Thus, to allocate all four channels available for OAT100R RF output, the RF start channel must be set no higher than 132.

  • Page 10: Packet Identifiers (Pids) Overview

    Packet Identifiers (PIDs) Overview Each RF channel has five or more associated PIDs assigned in a hierarchy (see diagram below), and the content of each RF channel is carried in a transport stream. The transport stream is a packet-based protocol, where each packet has a PID that is used to uniquely identify packets for particular purposes (video, audio, etc.).

  • Page 11: Rear And Front Panel Overviews

    Rear and Front Panel Overviews OAT100R Rear View R F - R F - R F - RF OUT R F - R F - RF IN 8 R F - R F - R F - R F - Disconnect Device The AC mains plug is used RF IN 1...

  • Page 12: Rack Installation

    Rack Installation Typical Rack Installation 1. (Optional) As shipped, the OAT100R mounting brackets are attached flush with the front of the unit (see diagram a). If desired, the mounting brackets may be detached from the unit and reattached, for example, so that they are flush with the rear of the unit (see diagram b). If you wish to change the location/orientation of the mounting brackets, carefully remove each of the four (M4 x 10 mm) screws and attendant washers (one flat and one lock washer per screw) holding each bracket in place.

  • Page 13: Rack-Mount Considerations

    Rack Installation (Cont.) Front View of Rack Cabinet 1 inch minimum SERVICE PWR STATUS PORT 1 inch minimum Rack-mount Considerations A. Elevated Operating Ambient If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient.

  • Page 14: System Setup

    System Setup Refer to the following diagrams, and complete the system installation as described on pages 16 to 21. Caution: Do NOT make system connections until instructed to do so during the system installation procedure. In some instances, configuration steps must be performed before physical connections are made.

  • Page 15: With Ip Output

    RF IN 6 RF IN 5 RF IN 4 RF IN 3 VHF/UHF RF IN 2 Antenna (s) RF IN 1 Use multiple antennas Feature Port System Setup (Cont.) or an amplifier/splitter as necessary. Up to eight Control Port (for 256-QAM output) or four (for 64-QAM output) antenna signals may be connected.

  • Page 16: Typical System Installation

    7. At the login as: prompt, type admin and press Enter. Then, type the admin user password (provided by LG) at the password: prompt. 8. At the Command > prompt, type info and press Enter. (Note that you can press Enter at any OAT100R command prompt to view current menu.)
  • Page 17 The initial System Information display identifies OAT100R default configuration settings, including the Control Port IP address, the PID configuration, and the output configuration, for example: OAT100R CodePlus Off Air Transcoder System Copyright (c) 2010-2012 LG Electronics U.S.A, Inc. Copyright (c) 2010-2012 Zenith Electronics LLC 201-12301011 Version HW id:...
  • Page 18 System Setup (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 12. (RF output only) Complete OAT100R RF output configuration as follows: a) If the Command > prompt is on display, type setup and press Enter to access the Setup Menu. b) Use the Setup Menu “rf” command to configure the RF mode and the RF channels. See “Configure the RF Output”...
  • Page 19 System Setup (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) b) At the Setup Command > prompt, type setip and press Enter. The system will display the current network configuration, followed by the Network Configuration Menu. c) Use the Network Configuration Menu “ip” and “dns” commands to configure the Control Port.

  • Page 20: System Setup

    System Setup (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 18. (64-QAM output only) Streams 1, 2, 3, and 4 are configured by default when 64-QAM output is used, though any four of the OAT100R tuners may be mapped to these streams. In the default system configuration, Tuner 1 is mapped to Stream 1, Tuner 2 is mapped to Stream 2, etc.
  • Page 21 System Setup (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 20. If the Setup Command > prompt is on display, type exit and press Enter to return to the Main Menu Command > prompt. 21. At the Command > prompt, type tuner and press Enter to access the Tuner Menu. The next series of steps will guide you through the process of setting the channel and program numbers and verifying the configuration for each tuner.

  • Page 22: Network And Communication Setup

    Network and Communication Setup This section describes OAT100R communication options for configuration purposes. Note: Before you proceed with any additional configuration, the system should be installed and operating as described in the system installation procedure on pages 16 to 21. Also note that configuration updates periodically require that you reset the OAT100R.

  • Page 23: Configuration Options Via Gui

    Configuration Options via GUI Access the OAT100R Web GUI Note: The OAT100R must be connected to an IP network for GUI access. See “Network and Communication Setup” on page 22 for further information. If necessary, consult the system administrator to obtain the “admin” user password before proceeding.

  • Page 24: Oat100R System Status

    Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) OAT100R System Status Note: In both the System Status and Tuner Information screens, the site location, if specified in the System Setup screen or in the command line interface Setup Menu, is identified in blue text to the right of the screen title.

  • Page 25: Tuner Information

    Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) • Bitrates: If a bitrates value is shown with a green background, the data transmission is within a standard operating range; if the bitrates value is shown with a yellow background, the data transmission may be too slow (i.e., between 0.2 and 2 Mbps); and if the bitrates value is shown with a red background, there is little to no data transmission (under 0.2 Mbps).

  • Page 26: Tuner Menu Options

    Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) From the Tuner Information screen, you can click on a tuner channel number to access the Tuner Menu for the selected tuner. Refer to “Tuner Menu Options” on pages 26 to 28 for information on the Tuner Menu. To view the tuner information data at any time while you are working in the web GUI, click on Tuner Info in the options panel at the left of the screen.
  • Page 27 Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) Typical Tuner Menu Screen Set the Tuner Channel In the Change Channel section of the Tuner Menu screen, you can specify the appropriate channel number for the tuner. Note: It is also possible to set tuner channels in the Input Channels screen. See “Modify Tuner/Output Assignments”...

  • Page 28: Input Channel Options

    Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) When you click “Set,” the system will also search for and then identify the program(s), if any, found for the selected channel, for example: Refer to the “Program Mapping” section below for information on assigning programs to transport streams.
  • Page 29 Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) Typical Input Channels Screen Scan for RF Channels In the RF Scan section of the Input Channels screen, you can select up to two tuners at a time and initiate a scan for all available off air RF channels. If an RF scan was run previously, the screen will show the date and time of the previous scan, along with a listing of the channels found.

  • Page 30: Oat100R System Setup Options

    Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) Modify Tuner/Channel Assignments 1. Click on the down arrow at the right of each Channel field you wish to reassign, and select from the drop-down list of options the appropriate channel number or N/C (no connection) for the tuner listed in the Tuner column.
  • Page 31 Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) Typical System Setup Screen 206-4218...
  • Page 32 Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) Control Port Configuration In the Control Port IP Configuration section of the System Setup screen, you can modify the Control Port configuration as required. 1. Select the appropriate DHCP Mode—Enable (default) or Disable—by clicking the radio button at the left of the desired option.
  • Page 33 Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) Example: IP Output Configuration Fields Complete output configuration as follows: 1. Select the Output Mode—RF or IP—by clicking the radio button at the left of the appropriate option. Note: Depending on the current configuration of the system, when you access the System Setup screen, either the RF Output Configuration or IP Output Configuration fields initially will be on display below the Output Mode options.
  • Page 34 Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) Date and Time Configuration By default, the OAT100R is synchronized with an NTP client and configured for the Central time zone. If the OAT100R is connected to the Internet, the NTP client will periodically update the time setting on the OAT100R.

  • Page 35: Mux Setup Options

    Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) MUX Setup Options The MUX Setup screen enables you to reset or reconfigure tuner/output assignments. To access the MUX Setup screen, click on MUX Setup in the options panel at the left of the screen. Typical MUX Setup Screen Note: If the system is set for RF 64-QAM output, the MUX Setup screen will show only four...

  • Page 36: Oat100R Maintenance Options

    Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 2. When you have completed the assignments, click on the Set button at the bottom of the Tuner column. Note: The system will display an error message and will not allow you to continue if you attempt to map one tuner to multiple streams.
  • Page 37 Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) Update the OAT100R Firmware The appropriate update file must be provided by LG. The system will not download an improper file. 1. In the Firmware Update section of the Maintenance screen, either click on the Browse button at the right of or simply click in the Filename field, and navigate to/select the appropriate file from the File Upload pop-up window.

  • Page 38: Configuration Options Via Gui

    Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) Reset the System 1. Click on the Reset button in the System Reset section of the Maintenance screen. 2. The system will display a pop-up window prompting for confirmation. Either: • Click OK to initiate a reset of the OAT100R. The reset process, during which each of the tuners will also be reinitialized, may take up to two minutes, after which the system resumes normal operation.

  • Page 39: Line

    Configuration Options via Command Line Log In to the OAT100R and Access the Main Menu Note: The OAT100R must be connected to an IP network for SSH client access. For direct access to the OAT100R Service Port, use the FTDI TTL-USB cable (P/N TTL-232R-5V-AJ). See also “Network and Communication Setup”...

  • Page 40: View System Information

    ID (firmware version), Control Port MAC and IP addresses, and output configuration, for example: OAT100R CodePlus Off Air Transcoder System Copyright (c) 2010-2012 LG Electronics U.S.A, Inc. Copyright (c) 2010-2012 Zenith Electronics LLC Location: Chicago, IL...

  • Page 41: View The System Program Map

    Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) Example: System Monitor Display SYSTEM MONITOR Date: 2012-10-17 16:44:27 Output: RF 256-QAM-B Bitrates (Mbps): ------+-------+-----+------+------+------+-----+-------- Tun | RF In | SNR | Errs | Lck | Out | Str | RF Out ------+-------+-----+------+------+------+-----+-------- 50 | 25 | 0 | Yes | 15.7 | 12 |...

  • Page 42: Tuner Menu Commands

    Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) Tuner Menu Commands The following subsections describe how to access and use the Tuner Menu commands. Access the Tuner Menu 1. Log in to the OAT100R as described on page 39. 2. At the Command > prompt, type tuner and press Enter. 3.
  • Page 43 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) Change Tuner This command enables you to switch to the Tuner Menu for another tuner. 1. At the Tuner Command > prompt, type tuner and press Enter. 2. At the Enter Tuner number [#]> prompt, type the number of the OAT100R X-Port connected to the tuner for which you wish to view/modify configuration.
  • Page 44 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) Note: When a tuner is powered ON from a power OFF state, the Status field of the Tuner Information display reflects the progress of the power ON process, which may take up to 90 seconds as tuner firmware is reloaded.
  • Page 45 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) If the channel is set successfully, the system will display confirmation and then will search for and identify the programs found for the specified channel, for example: Channel: 7 Program selection (default): Program 1: Program 2: Program 3:...
  • Page 46 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 2. At the Select input program prompt, either: • Press Enter to accept the default value in square brackets, or • Type 0 and press Enter to specify “no connection.” •...
  • Page 47 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) Note: If the system is set for RF 64-QAM output, the stream number prompt (see step 2) will allow only four stream options. Streams 1, 2, 3, and 4 are configured by default when 64-QAM output is used, though any four of the OAT100R tuners may be mapped to these streams.

  • Page 48: Setup Menu Commands

    Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) Exit the Tuner Menu At the Tuner Command > prompt, type exit and press Enter to exit the Tuner Menu and return to the OAT100R Main Menu Command > prompt. Setup Menu Commands The following subsections describe how to access and use the Setup Menu commands. Access the Setup Menu 1.
  • Page 49 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) View System Information This option is also available from the OAT100R Main Menu. At the Setup Command > prompt, type info and press Enter. The System Information display identifies important information about the OAT100R, including the unit serial number, software version, hardware ID (firmware version), Control Port MAC and IP addresses, and output configuration.
  • Page 50 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) Available output modes: 1 - RF 2 - IP Enter number of new output mode [1]> 2. At the prompt, either press Enter to accept the default value (i.e., the current setting) in square brackets, or type the number that corresponds to the appropriate output mode and press Enter.
  • Page 51 It is intended only for qualified service personnel and should only be used when recommended by LG. This option requires the Pro:Idiom user password. If this is the first time the command is being run, contact LG for the password; otherwise, if necessary, obtain the password from the system administrator.
  • Page 52 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) After you specify the Pro:Idiom messages setting, the system will display an overview of the new configuration and prompt for confirmation, for example: New PID Configuration Program PIDs range: 0x30 - 0x6f Pro:Idiom PIDs range: 0x1051 - 0x1058 Send Pro:Idiom messages:...
  • Page 53 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 2. Either: • Continue with step 3 for information on modifying the IP configuration of the Control Port. • Go to step 8 for information on modifying the DNS configuration. •...
  • Page 54 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) New Network Configuration Interface controller port Host name: oat100r Using DHCP: Host IP address: 10.166.60.92 Network mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway IP address: 10.166.60.1 DNS servers Primary DNS: 68.94.156.2 Secondary DNS: 68.94.157.2 Do you want to save the new configuration? (Y/N): 10.
  • Page 55 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) Select a new RF mode [2]: 2. At the prompt for the RF mode, either: • Type 1 and press Enter to disable RF output. • Type 2 and press Enter to enable 256-QAM output. •...
  • Page 56 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 2. At the prompt for confirmation, either: • Type y and press Enter if you want to run an RF scan. Continue with step 3. • Type n and press Enter to return to the Setup Command prompt without scanning for RF channels.
  • Page 57 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) Example: Output IP Configuration Menu ---------------------------- IP Output Configuration Menu ---------------------------- display Display output IP configuration Configure output IP channel fill Fill IP configuration with autoincrement IP apply Apply the new IP configuration exit Return to the Setup Menu IP Output Command >...
  • Page 58 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 4. At the Enter new multicast port [1234]> command, either press Enter to accept the default value in square brackets, or type the appropriate port number for the multicast stream and press Enter. 5.

  • Page 59: United States

    Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) Set the Time Zone Note: See “Set the Date and Time” on the following page for information on setting the date and time for the OAT100R. 1. At the Setup Command > prompt, type tz and press Enter. The system displays the current time zone information for the OAT100R and prompts you to specify whether or not you wish to change the time zone.
  • Page 60 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 6. Either: • Type 1 and press Enter if the information in the display is correct. The system will confirm the setting and then prompt you to reset the OAT100R: Time zone has been set.
  • Page 61 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 3. At each of the following prompts, type the year, month, and day, respectively. Note that all three of these fields require numerical values. Press Enter after each entry. If applicable, you can also press Enter at each prompt to accept the default value in square brackets.
  • Page 62 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) Run a Tuner Diagnostic This command enables you to run a diagnostic test on all OAT100R tuners. Caution: The tuner diagnostic requires that all tuners be switched to a known good channel for testing purposes. Thus, standard system operation will be disrupted for the duration of the routine (up to five minutes).
  • Page 63 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) Identify the Site Location This option enables you to identify the site in which the OAT100R is installed. If specified as described below or in the GUI System Setup screen, the site location is identified as part of the System Information display (available from the Main Menu and Setup Menu).

  • Page 64: Update Menu Commands

    This option enables you to update OAT100R firmware via the Ethernet. The appropriate update file must be provided by LG; the system will not download an improper file. Note: See “Update OAT100R Firmware via Serial Link” below for information on updating firmware via a serial link.
  • Page 65 This option enables you to update OAT100R firmware via a serial link to the OAT100R. The appropriate update file must be provided by LG; the system will not transfer an improper file. Note: See “Update OAT100R Firmware via Ethernet” above for information on updating firmware via the Ethernet.

  • Page 66: Reset The System

    Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) Reset the System Note: This option is also available from the Setup Menu. 1. If not already logged in, log in to the OAT100R as described on page 39. 2. At the Main Menu Command > prompt, type reset and press Enter. The system will prompt for confirmation: Are you sure you want to reset the system? [y/n]: 3.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting OAT100R Setup The following sections provide basic troubleshooting information for the OAT100R. Equipment Setup Review • Make sure all connectors and connections are tight and secure on all entertainment system components. • Check the OAT100R LEDs: − Under standard operating conditions the PWR (Power) LED on the OAT100R front panel is continuously lit green.

  • Page 68: Oat100R Communication

    255.255.255.0, the PC’s IP address cannot be: OAT100R’s IP address. If 192.168.2.x. Also, make sure that the OAT100R and necessary, adjust and then PC IP addresses are not on the 192.168.0.x subnet, reattempt communication. which is reserved for internal communication. Problem solved? Contact LG. 206-4218...

  • Page 69: Receiver Reception

    Receiver Reception If one or more receivers have symptoms of broken audio or video or no signal, refer to the troubleshooting flow charts below and on the following pages. If necessary, contact LG for additional troubleshooting help. Broken Audio/Video on...
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting (Cont.) Receiver Reception (Cont.) Access the OAT100R System Status (via GUI) or System Monitor (via command line) display and observe the system configuration data. Check that the OAT100R output mode (RF or IP) is properly configured. If necessary, reconfigure the output mode as described in this document.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (Cont.) Receiver Reception (Cont.) For example: Verify that the problem • Check that the receiver is configured properly for the QAM type receiver(s) is/are set up (256-QAM or 64-QAM). properly. • If using RF output, check that the RF signal level at the receiver is OK.

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions Height: 1.692 inches (42.977 mm) Width: 19.0 inches (482.6 mm) with mounting brackets attached (for EIA standard 19-inch rack mount) Depth: 8.5 inches (215.9 mm) Weight: 4.45 pounds (2.02 kgrms) rack-only weight Environmental Storage Conditions Temperature: -20° to 70° Celsius -4°...

  • Page 73: Document Revision History / Notes

    Document Revision History / Notes Document Revision History Date Description October 2012 Revision A: New document January 2013 Revision B: Features list update Product documentation is available online at: www.LGsolutions.com. Notes 206-4218...

  • Page 74: Open Source Software Notice

    Copyright © 1996-1998, 2003 William Allen Simpson all referenced license terms, warranty disclaimers and copy- Copyright © 2003 Peter Stuge right notices are available for download. LG Electronics Copyright © 2005 Reyk Floeter will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a Copyright ©...

  • Page 75: Warranty

    Broadcast Products Welcome to the LG family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new CodePlus OAT100R Off Air Transcoder System. Please read this warranty carefully, it is a “LIMITED WARRANTY” as defined under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state-to-state within the U.S.A.

Table of Contents