LG PCS200R manual

© Copyright 2015 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. PCS200R Pro:Centric   ® Server Installation & Setup Guide W arranty P/N: 206-4227 (Rev F)[...]

2 206-4227 W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enc[...]

3 206-4227 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufac - turer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as ra[...]

4 206-4227 (Continued from previous page) 21. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall power outlet and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions: a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been e[...]

5 206-4227 PCS200R Rack Installation (also see pages 1 1 to 12) • Wear a properly grounded, antistatic wrist strap to avoid causing electrostatic (ESD) damage to the PCS200R. • Carefully slide the PCS200R into a standard 19-inch equipment rack. • When mounting in the rack, make sure to use the appropriate hardware. ALL FOUR MOUNT - ING SCREWS[...]

6 206-4227 T able of Contents Safety W arnings ....................... 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 5 T able of Contents ...................... 6 PCS200R Product Description ............ 7 Setup Information ................... 8 – 9 Rear and Front Panel Overviews ......... 10 Rack Installation ................... [...]

7 206-4227 PCS200R Product Description The LG PCS200R Pro:Centric  ® server is a stand-alone, remotely-controlled processor and controller for the Pro:Centric system. The server can be used to capture data from an Internet source, assemble the data as display pages, and output the pages in DTV format over ASI, RF , or IP . Features • Three out[...]

8 206-4227 Check the following items before you begin the PCS200R installation and setup procedures. Note: Once the PCS200R hardware is installed and the initial setup completed, output parameters are congured in the Pro:Centric server Admin Client. Along with this document, it is recommended that you have a copy of the Pro:Centric Server Admin [...]

9 206-4227 Video Channel Assignments for RF Output (DVB-C) with Solid State Drive Each input program is limited to one-half or one-third of the output channel bitrates (Mbps), which in turn are dependent on the modulation format. 256-QAM modulation supports up to 45.05 Mbps (7 MHz bandwidth) or 50.87 Mbps (8 MHz bandwidth), and 64-QAM modulation su[...]

10 206-4227 Rear and Front Panel Overviews POWER 12V Servic e Por t Featur e Por t Contr ol Por t RF-OUT ASI-OUT RF OUT (0 dBmV) AC Power Cord & Adapter SSD Slot (for SA T A solid state drive functionality) RF OUT FEA TURE & CONTROL (Ethernet) Ports Service Port RF-OUT 0 dBmV SSD (OPTIONAL) MAXIMUM CURRENT +5V DC @ 2.0A FIRMWARE VER: Rx.x M[...]

11 206-4227 Rack Installation PWR POWER 12V Servic e Port Featur e Port Contro l Port RF-OUT ASI-OUT RF-OUT 0 dBmV FIRMWARE VER: Rx.x MAC ADDRESS: <Eth0> xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx <Eth1> xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx MODEL: PCS200R DA TE: xx/xx/xx I IIIII IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII *201-1252008* SSD (OPTIONAL) MAXIMUM CURRENT +5[...]

12 206-4227 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. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature [...]

13 206-4227 System Setup PCS200R Fea ture P ort Control P ort Laptop PC Service Port Connection Network RF Out ASI Out RF Coaxial Cable IF Out QAM Modulator ASI In IF In RF Out DT V Upconv erter ASI Coaxial Cable RF Out (0 dBmV ) RF Cable Room Receiver Room Receiver Room Receiver RF Distribution System Combiner Refer to the following diagrams, and [...]

14 206-4227 System Setup (Cont.) T ypical Setup Flow Chart for PCS200R with RF Output PCS200R Fea ture P ort Control P ort Laptop PC Service Port Connection Network RF Cable RF Out (0 dBmV ) RF Out ASI Out Room Receiver Room Receiver Room Receiver RF Distribution System Combiner[...]

15 206-4227 PCS200R Fea ture P ort Control P ort Service Port Connection Network IP Distribution Network Room Receiver Room Receiver Room Receiver RF Out ASI Out CA T5E Cable 1000BaseT (default) Full Duplex Laptop PC RF Out (0 dBmV ) System Setup (Cont.) T ypical Setup Flow Chart for PCS200R with IP Output Pro:C entric VPN Server Internet/ VPN VPN [...]

16 206-4227 T ypical System Installation (see also T ypical Setup Flow Charts and VPN Network Connections Overview diagrams) 1. (Optional) T o provide capacity for additional media/video playout channels, install a SA T A solid state drive (customer-supplied) in the SSD slot on the PCS200R rear panel. See Reference section, “Using an SSD Storage [...]

17 206-4227 (Continued from previous page) The initial System Information display identies PCS200R default conguration settings, including the Control Port IP address and the output conguration, for example: PCS200R Pro:Centric Server v7.4 Copyright (c) 2010 - 2015 Zenith Electronics LLC SN: Hardware ID: OS version: OS release: Ctrl MAC: C[...]

18 206-4227 (Continued from previous page) Use the Network Configuration Menu commands indicated below and follow the system prompts to configure the port(s). See “Configure Network Settings” on pages 22 to 25 for further information. b) Use the “eth0” and “dns” commands to congure the Control Port, as necessary . c) Use the “eth1?[...]

19 206-4227 System Setup (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 12. If a SA T A solid state drive is installed (see step 1), the drive’ s le system must be properly formatted. If the drive was previously formatted for use with another PCS200R, you do not need to reformat the drive. Otherwise, at the Command > prompt, type format and press E[...]

20 206-4227 This section describes PCS200R 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 19. Also note that configuration updates periodically require that you reset the PCS200[...]

21 206-4227 PCS200R Conguration Options Log In to the PCS200R and Access the Main Menu Note: The PCS200R must be connected to an IP network for SSH client access. For direct access to the PCS200R Service Port, use the FTDI TTL-USB cable (P/N TTL-232R-5V -AJ). See also “Network and Communication Setup” on page 20 for further information. If n[...]

22 206-4227 View System Information 1. Log in to the PCS200R as described on the previous page. 2. At the Command > prompt, type info and press Enter . The System Information display identies important information about the PCS200R, including the unit serial number , hardware ID (rmware version), software versions, MAC addresses, and IP ad[...]

23 206-4227 (Continued from previous page) Current Network Configuration Interface eth0 Host name: pcs200r Using DHCP: YES Interface eth1 Host name: pcs200r Using DHCP: NO Host IP address: Network mask: Gateway IP address: Speed: 1000Mbps DNS servers Primary DNS: xxx . xxx . xxx . xxx Secondary DNS: xxx . xxx . xxx . xxx -------------------------- [...]

24 206-4227 PCS200R Conguration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 7. If the port is NOT using DHCP , type the information requested at each of the following prompts. T ype each address in the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , and press Enter after each entry . Note: If the Feature Port is to be used for IP streaming, you MUST congure the [...]

25 206-4227 PCS200R Conguration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) Interface eth1 Host name: pcs200r Using DHCP: NO Host IP address: xxx . xxx . xxx . xxx Network mask: xxx . xxx . xxx . xxx Gateway IP address: Speed: 1000Mbps DNS servers Primary DNS: xxx . xxx . xxx . xxx Secondary DNS: xxx . xxx . xxx . xxx Do you want to save the [...]

26 206-4227 PCS200R Conguration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 4. The system will display the following prompt for a location, followed by a list of options: Please identify a location so that time zone rules can be set correctly. Please select a continent or ocean. At the #? prompt, type the number that corresponds to the approp[...]

27 206-4227 Set the Date and Time By default, the PCS200R is synchronized with an NTP server and congured for the US Eastern time zone. If the PCS200R is connected to the Internet, the NTP client will periodically update the time setting on the PCS200R. If the PCS200R is not connected to the Internet, you also have the option to disable NTP sync[...]

28 206-4227 PCS200R Conguration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) If applicable, you can also press Enter at each prompt to accept the default value in square brackets. Enter new year [2015]> Enter new month [01]> Enter new day [19]> b) At each of the following prompts, type the hour and minute, respectively . Note that the[...]

29 206-4227 PCS200R Conguration Options (Cont.) Monitor the System This option enables you to view dynamic system streaming data. 1. Log in to the PCS200R as described on page 21. 2. At the Command > prompt, t ype monitor and press Enter to display the current system data, for example: 3. The system data will refresh every second. When you ar[...]

30 206-4227 PCS200R Conguration Options (Cont.) Format the Solid State Drive File System This command formats the le system of the solid state drive installed in the PCS200R SSD slot and is essential for video playout operation (see Reference section, “Using an SSD Storage Device with the PCS200R,” for further information). Note: If the d[...]

31 206-4227 PCS200R Conguration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) The system will initiate the download and conrm progress, for example: Downloading file: pcs200r_app_xxxx.upd 4. When the update is successfully completed, reset the system (see “Reset the System” on the following page for further information). Update the PCS20[...]

32 206-4227 PCS200R Conguration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) The system will display progress messages as well as the result of the update process (which may take several minutes). 4. When the update is successfully completed, reset the system (see “Reset the System” below for further information). Shut Down the System This[...]

33 206-4227 Reference: Using an SSD Storage Device with the PCS200R T o provide capacity for additional media/video playout channels, a (customer-supplied) SA T A solid state drive may be installed in the SSD slot on the PCS200R rear panel. This section describes how to install the drive and also provides information on the required formatting. Ins[...]

34 206-4227 Reference: Using an SSD Storage Device with the PCS200R (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 8. Slide the drive tray assembly back into the PCS200R. Then, engage and tighten the thumbscrew on each side of the slot cover securely . Note: It is recommended that you use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the thumbscrews on the SSD slot cov[...]

35 206-4227 T roubleshooting PCS200R Setup The following sections provide basic troubleshooting information for the PCS200R. Equipment Setup Review • Make sure all connectors and connections are tight and secure on all entertainment system components. • Check the PCS200R LED. Under standard operating conditions, i.e., when the PCS200R is booted[...]

36 206-4227 If you are unable to establish remote communication with the PCS200R, refer to the following flow chart. T roubleshooting (Cont.) PCS200R Communication Cannot Communicate with PCS200R No Ye s End Problem solved? Ensure your PC’s IP address is on the same subnet as the PCS200R’s IP address. If necessary , adjust and then reattempt co[...]

37 206-4227 Dimensions Height: 1.692 inches (42.977 mm) Width: 19.0 inches (482.6 mm) (for EIA standard 19-inch rack mount) Depth: 8.5 inches (215.9 mm) Weight: 5.65 pounds (2.56 kgrms) rack-only weight Environmental Operating Conditions T emperature (Tma): 0° to 40° Celsius 32° to 104° Fahrenheit Humidity: 95% non-condensing Environmental Stor[...]

38 206-4227 Document Revision History / Notes Document Revision History Date Description June 2014 Revision A: New document July 2014 Revision B: FCC notice update October 2014 Revision C: New system shutdown command December 2014 Revision D: Safety warning update February 2015 Revision E: SSD and system monitor updates April 2015 Revision F: FCC N[...]

39 206-4227 Open Source Software Notice Product T ype Pro:Centric Server Model Number/Range PCS200R Those products identied by the Product T ype and Model Range above from LG Electronics, Inc. (“LGE”) contain the open source software detailed below . Please refer to the indicated open source licences for the terms and conditions of their use[...]

206-4227 Revision F © Copyright 2015 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. Broadcast Products Welcome to the LG family! W e believe that you will be pleased with your new PCS200R Pro:Centric Server . 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 [...]