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PCS150R Pro:Centric™
Server
Installation & Setup Guide
Warranty
© Copyright 2011, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. P/N: 206-4157 (Rev A)
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For Customer Support/Service, please call: 1-888-865-3026 The latest product information and documentation is available online at: www.LGsolutions.com/products WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsula
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 14. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the 2. Keep these instructions. type of power source indicated on the marking 3. Heed all warnings. label. If you are not sure of the type of power 4. Follow all instructions. supply to your INSTALLATION, consult your 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. product dealer or local power company. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 15. Overloading 7. Do not block any ventila
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) 24. Safety Check 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 out- perform safety checks to determine that the let and refer servicing to qualified service product is in proper operating condition. personnel under the following conditions: a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. PCS150R Rack Installation (also
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) E. Mains Outlet Earthing 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 PCS150R Installation on a Flat Surface compromised. To ventilate the system nor- To install the PCS150R on a level surface (table
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Table of Contents / Setup Checklist Table of Contents Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 – 12 Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 5 PCS150R Configuration Options. . . . . . . 13 – 22 Table of Contents / Setup Checklist . . . . . . . . 6 Troubleshooting / Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 23 PCS150R Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Document Revision History / Notes . . . . .
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PCS150R Product Description The PCS150R Pro:Centric server is a stand-alone, remotely-controlled processor and controller for the Pro:Centric system. This device can be used to capture data from an Internet source, assemble the data as display pages, and output the pages in DTV format over an ASI or RF interface. With appropriate post- processing, the ASI or RF signal can then be used for either IP or RF distribution in a lodging site application. Features • Two output options: ASI or RF •
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USB ETHERNET-1 / ETHERNET-0 ..... .... STATUS RF-OUT ASI-OUT POWER-IN RS-232 12V DC / 4.0A Rear and Front Panel Overviews PCS150R Rear View RF Out RS-232 Port Disconnect Device The AC mains plug is used ASI Out as the disconnect device. USB Ports The disconnect device must NETWORK remain readily operable. (Ethernet) Ports Power Supply/Cord PCS150R Front View Ventilation Holes STATUS LED Air flow must not be obstructed. To ventilate the system normally and avoid overheating, leave at leas
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STATUS Rack Installation Typical PCS150R Rack Installation 1. Carefully slide the chassis into a standard 19-inch equipment rack. 2. Use all four mounting screws to secure the chassis to the rack. Rack-mount Considerations A. Elevated Operating Ambient C. Circuit Overloading If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack Consideration should be given to the con- assembly, the operating ambient temperature nection of the equipment to the supply circuit of the rack environment may be greater than
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Room Receiver Room Receiver Room Receiver Room Receiver Room Receiver Room Receiver System Setup Refer to the following diagrams, and complete the system installation as described on pages 11 and 12. Typical Setup Flow Charts for the PCS150R ASI Output Network PCS150R ASI Out RF Laptop Distribution RS-232 Port PC Connection System Combiner ASI In IF In ASI QAM RF DTV Coaxial Coaxial RF Cable Modulator Upconverter Cable Cable IF Out RF Out RF Output Network PCS150R RF Out Laptop RS-232 Por
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System Setup (Cont.) VPN Network Connections Overview Pro:Centric VPN Server VPN Client Internet/ PCS150R VPN Laptop PC VPN Client Typical System Installation (see also Typical Setup Flow Charts and VPN Network Connections Overview diagrams) 1. If your system is using ASI output, make the following two connections; otherwise, go to step 2. • Connect a 75 ohm BNC-to-BNC coaxial cable between ASI OUT on the PCS150R and ASI IN on the modulator. Note: The BNC cable must be less than 30 feet (9
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System Setup (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 6. Plug the AC power cord into a powered AC line receptacle. When power is applied, the STATUS LED on the PCS150R front panel will light, and you will see boot-up messages on the PC. When the boot-up is complete, a System Information display identifies important information about the PCS150R, including the unit serial number, hardware ID (firmware version), soft- ware versions, MAC addresses, and IP addresses, for example: PCS150R Pro:Ce
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PCS150R Configuration Options This section describes configuration options for the PCS150R. Note: Before you proceed with any additional server configuration, the system should be installed and operating as described in the system setup procedure on pages 11 and 12. Also note that configuration updates will generally require that you reset the PCS150R. Make sure to reset the unit when directed to do so. Network and Communication Options There are two options for establishing communication w
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PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) Example: PCS150R Main Menu --------- Main Menu --------- info System information video Configure video parameters setip Setup TCP/IP tz Timezone setup Note: You can always press pwd Change password Enter at the Command > prompt update Update to display the Main Menu. updser Update via serial link vpn VPN setup reset Reset board exit End the session Command > View System Information 1. Log in to the PCS150R as described on the previous p
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PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) Configure Video Parameters This option enables you to view current settings and/or configure new settings, as required. 1. Log in to the PCS150R as described on page 13. 2. At the Command > prompt, type video and press Enter. The system displays the current video parameters and prompts for a selection, for example: Current video configuration: 1) Program number 47 (default) 2) PMT PID 4096 (default) 3) Video PID 4097 (default) 4) Elementary PID1 409
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PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) • Elementary PID: There are four Elementary PIDs. Type 4, 5, 6, or 7, depending on which Elementary PID you wish to change, and press Enter. At the Enter new value for Elementary PID # []: prompt, type the new Elementary PID and press Enter. The system will redisplay the video configuration, showing your update. Note: Assign video and elementary PIDS as necessary according to the system’s network distribution requirements.
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PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 3. Either: • Continue with step 4 for information on modifying the configuration a PCS150R Ethernet port. • Go to step 9 for information on modifying the DNS configuration. • To exit the Network Configuration Menu without modifying any settings, type exit at the Network Configuration Menu > prompt. 4. Type eth0 or eth1, as applicable, to modify the configuration of the desired Ethernet port. Then, press Enter. 5. At the Hos
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PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 10. When you are finished with network configuration, type exit at the Network Configuration Menu > prompt. The system will display an overview of the new network configuration and then prompt for confirmation to save the changes, for example: New Network Configuration Interface eth0 Host name: pcs150r Using DHCP: YES Interface eth1 Host name: pcs150r Using DHCP: YE
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PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 4. The system displays 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 appropriate option for your location, and then press Enter. 5. The system displays the following prompt for a country, followed by a list of options: Please select a co
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PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) Change the Login Password 1. Log in to the PCS150R as described on page 13. 2. At the Command > prompt, type pwd and press Enter. The system prompts for the current password: Changing password for admin Old password: 3. Type the current password and press Enter. The system will then prompt you to type and retype the new password: New password: Retype password: 4. Type and then retype the new password at the prompts. Press Enter after each entry. Once you
