Digital Devices Octopus NET SL-MC User manual

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Instructions for
Octopus NET SL-MC

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Table of contents
1 Scope of delivery..........................................................................................4
2 Safety instructions & instructions.................................................................4
2.1 General information................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Operational safety.................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Installation site ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Electromagnetic compatibility ................................................................................................. 4
2.5 Cleaning..................................................................................................................................... 4
3 General information.....................................................................................4
3.1 Receive modules....................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.1 Octopus NET SL-MC-S (DVB-S/S2)......................................................................................... 5
3.1.2 Octopus NET SL-MC (DVB-S/DVB-S2/ISDB-S or DVB-C/C2/ISDB-C/J.83 or DVB-T/T2/ISDB-
T)...................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Miscellaneous................................................................................................................................ 5
4 Description...................................................................................................6
4.1 Front View ..................................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Back view....................................................................................................................................... 6
5 Octopus NET SL-MC ......................................................................................6
5.1 First start ....................................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 Connection .................................................................................................................................... 6
5.3 Configuration................................................................................................................................. 7
6 The Web Interface........................................................................................7
6.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................... 10
6.1.1 Overview - Tuner ................................................................................................................. 10
6.1.2 Overview - System Information - Update........................................................................... 10
6.1.3 Overview - System Information - Changing the Date / Time............................................. 11
6.1.4 Overview - System Information - Change Password.......................................................... 12
6.1.5 Overview - System Information - Factory Reset................................................................. 12
6.1.6 Overview - System Information - Reboot........................................................................... 12
6.1.7 Overview - system information - delete transmitter database ......................................... 12
6.2 Network....................................................................................................................................... 13
6.2.1 Network –General............................................................................................................... 13

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6.2.2 Network - Set Static IP......................................................................................................... 14
6.3 Channel scanning......................................................................................................................... 15
6.3.1 Channel Scan - DiSEqC (MC-S only)..................................................................................... 15
6.3.2 Station search - scan your own transponder list.................................................................. 16
6.3.3 Channel search - manual transponder scan......................................................................... 17
6.4 Multicast...................................................................................................................................... 18
6.4.1 Multicast - Export or import list.......................................................................................... 18
6.4.2 Multicast - Remove all streams........................................................................................... 18
6.4.3 Multicast - tuner settings .................................................................................................... 18
6.4.4 Multicast - basic information .............................................................................................. 19
6.4.5 Multicast - Advanced Settings............................................................................................. 19
6.5 Unicast......................................................................................................................................... 20
6.5.1 Unicast - Exporting or importing the list............................................................................. 20
6.6 Tuner ........................................................................................................................................... 21
6.6.1 Tuner - Operating mode (MC-S only) ................................................................................... 21
6.6.2 Tuner - Unicable Settings (MC-S only) ................................................................................ 22
6.7 Common Interface (CI) ................................................................................................................ 23
6.7.1 Common Interface - CAM Options...................................................................................... 23
6.8 Streaming .................................................................................................................................... 25
7 Setup Examples Clients...............................................................................26
7.1 Configuring Multicast Configuration for Panasonic TV ............................................................... 26
7.1.1 Structure of the M3U List for Panasonic TV (Simple)........................................................... 26
7.1.2 Structure of the M3U List for Panasonic TV (Enhanced).................................................... 27
7.1.3 Configuration on the Panasonic TV..................................................................................... 28
7.2 Configuring Multicast Configuration for MAG250 STB ............................................................... 28
7.2.1 Structure of the M3U list for MAG250 STB......................................................................... 28
7.2.2 Configuration on a MAG250 STB......................................................................................... 29
7.3 Software Tool / Client.................................................................................................................. 29
8 Digital Devices............................................................................................30
8.1 Product portfolio......................................................................................................................... 30
8.2 Service information ..................................................................................................................... 30
8.3 Naming Rights.............................................................................................................................. 30
9 Index..........................................................................................................31

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1 Scope of delivery
•Octopus NET SL-MC
•Connecting cable power and power supply unit
•Wall bracket
•Instruction
2 Safety instructions & instructions
2.1 General information
Please read and follow these safety instructions. This ensures reliable operation and a long service life for your
Octopus NET SL-MC. Keep this manual within reach of the Octopus NET SL-MC for reference at any time. The
Octopus NET SL-MC is constantly being developed further, a current version of this document can be
downloaded from our website.
2.2 Operational safety
The Octopus NET SL-MC should be connected by a qualified technician or a person with appropriate knowledge
of network technology. Please contact your supplier if you have any of the following technical problems with
your Octopus NET SL-MC Edition:
•Your Octopus NET SL-MC has come into contact with liquid.
•The Octopus NET SL-MC does not work properly.
If a repair is necessary, please contact our authorized service partners or the manufacturer directly.
Note: Do not allow children to play unattended on electrical equipment, as they cannot yet detect sources of
danger.
2.3 Installation site
•To avoid an electrical short-circuit, wait until the ambient temperature has reached the ambient
temperature after transporting the device.
•Protect the Octopus NET SL-MC from moisture, dust, heat and direct sunlight.
•Place the Octopus NET SL-MC on a level, stable and vibration-free surface.
•Lightning damage (overvoltage damage) can only be avoided in the event of a thunderstorm if ALL
cables to external devices and networks, including the telephone network, are disconnected. (Most
damage is caused by lightning strikes through the antenna/SAT cable, followed by damage via the
mains supply)
2.4 Electromagnetic compatibility
The guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) must be observed when connecting Octopus NET SL-MC
Edition. In order to avoid malfunctions and data loss, you should maintain a minimum distance of one meter
from high-frequency and magnetic interference sources (TV equipment, mobile phone, loudspeaker boxes,
etc.).
2.5 Cleaning
Wipe the Octopus NET SL-MC Edition only with a soft, dry cloth. Disconnect the power plug and connecting
cables before cleaning.
3 General information
•12 multicast streams (SPTS) of max. 8 transponders via UDP/RTP
•Cascading of several Octopus NET SL-MC possible

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•Configurable via password-protected web interface
•Multicast 5 Port managed GigaBit - Switch (5x 10/100/1000 Ethernet)
•Protocols IPv4 and IPv6 (switch only), Multicast, IP filtering, full duplex
•CI support
3.1 Receive modules
3.1.1 Octopus NET SL-MC-S (DVB-S/S2)
•8 x DVB-S/S2 (satellite tuner)
•Overcurrent and short circuit protection
•Frequency range DVB-S2: L-Band 950 MHz to 2150 MHz
•DVB FEC: (Auto Spectral Detection)
•Modulation: QPSK/8PSK
•Full DiSEqC 2. X support
•Unicable support (SCR/single cable solution according to EN50494) for DVB-S/S2 equipment
•4x F-socket (75 Ohm)
3.1.2 Octopus NET SL-MC (DVB-S/DVB-S2/ISDB-S or DVB-C/C2/ISDB-C/J.83 or DVB-
T/T2/ISDB-T)
•4 X Multi-Band tuner. DVB-S/DVB-S2/ISDB-S (satellite tuner), DVB-C/DVB-C2/ISDB-C/J.83 (cable
tuner), DVB-T/DVB-T2/ISDB-T (terrestrial tuner)
•Frequency response: 49-861MHz, 2k&8k OFDM
•All types of modulation according to DVB-T and DVB-T2 specification
•All modulations according to DVB-C specification
•Modulation: 16,64,256,1024,4096 QAM
•Full DiSEqC 2. X support
•One antenna cable supplies all tuners
•1x IEC socket (input 75 Ohm)
3.2 Miscellaneous
•On/Off switch
•Power supply via external 12V power supply, 220V 50-60Hz
•Temperature range: -10 to 50 degrees Celsius
•wall bracket
•Dimensions W x H x D: 45 x 127 x 127 x 127mm
•Made in Germany

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4 Description
4.1 Front View
(1) On / Off button
(2) Status LEDs
4.2 Back view
Octopus NET SL M4
Octopus NET SL SX8
(1) 5 x GigaBit Ethernet ports
(2) 4x L-band input connector, 1x F-Band
(3) 2x CI Slots (for models with CI)
(4) Reset button
(5) Mains connection for external power pack
(1) 5 x GigaBit Ethernet ports
(2) 4x L-band input connector
(3) 2x CI Slots (for models with CI)
(4) Reset button
(5) Mains connection for external power pack
5 Octopus NET SL-MC
5.1 First start
Unpack your Octopus NET SL-MC and check the completeness of all components. For questions
contact the manufacturer's support immediately.
5.2 Connection
First remove all protective films and packaging aids from the Octopus NET SL-MC. Place the unit on a level,
dust-free surface. Installation with the supplied wall mounting adapter should only be carried out after
completion of the installation.

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Connect a LAN socket of the Octopus NET SL-MC to a network cable that is connected to your home network
(router/switch/access point). In order for the Octopus NET SL-MC to automatically receive an IP address, a
DHCP server must be active in the network (e. g. standard with commercial routers). The Octopus NET SL-MC
must be in the same network environment as the end devices (same IP address range).
Connect the Octopus NET SL-MC to the cable of your existing receiver. For the DVB-S/S2 reception mode,
connect the outputs of the LNB/multi switch to one Octopus NET SL-MC tuner each via suitable antenna cable.
Even when using Unicable LNB/Multiswitch, the outputs are wired via a suitable antenna cable to the
respective Octopus NET SL-MC tuner. For use on single cable reception systems (Unicable® according to
EN50494) only one cable to port 4 is required. For further distribution to other devices, use conforming
Unicable SAT distributors if necessary.
For the DVB-C/C2 and DVB-T/T2 reception mode, only one cable is required from your connection distributor
or cable socket.
Finally, connect the Octopus NET SL-MC to the mains power supply using the supplied AC adapter.
5.3 Configuration
The Octopus NET SL-MC responds in the network with the name " ONet-MC1208-1".
The actual configuration of the Octopus NET SL-MC is done via a web interface. This can be accessed via a web
browser by entering the IP address and port 8080 (e. g. 192.168.0.0.120:8080). If you do not know the IP
address of the device, look in the router / switch configuration for a list of devices connected to the network.
In the standard web browser of your PC, the configuration web page appears.
6 The Web Interface
The Octopus NET SL-MC is completely set up via the integrated password-protected web interface, which can
be accessed via PC, tablet or smartphone.
INFO:
If there is no DHCP server in your network, Octopus NET SL-MC is available under the standard IP
192.168.0.0.100:8080. This applies until you switch to a static IP in the configuration or integrate a DHCP
server into your network. Port 8080 is fixed and cannot be changed.

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With mobile devices it can be depending on the resolution or position (high/transverse) that you cannot see
the navigation menu (left), but this is quite present and can be retracted by clicking on the symbol in the
blue bar in the upper left corner.
The following describes the individual areas for configuring Octopus NET SL-MC. The setup of the Octopus NET
SL-MC via the web browser of a PC is explained, and setup via mobile devices is just as easy to manage.

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When calling the web interface of Octopus NET SL-MC you will be the first to go to the login page. To register,
please proceed as follows:
(1) Enter the login name "admin" here.
(2) Enter the password here (default: admin).
(3) Select the desired language in which the web interface should be displayed.
(4) Click on to register.
INFO:
The login name and the default password are "admin".
The password should be changed after successful login in the Overview area (item 6.1.4) for
security reasons to prevent unauthorized access to Octopus NET SL-MC. The login name is fixed
and cannot be changed.

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6.1 Overview
After successfully logging in to the web interface of Octopus NET SL-MC, you will be taken to the Overview
page, which displays the navigation bar with links to the individual sections, available tuners, system
information and the currently used network configuration.
6.1.1 Overview - Tuner
Here you will find information about the tuners available in the system
The tuners will be marked with the appropriate symbols, the tuner will be marked with a symbol indicating
that the tuner is in use and has a lock to a transponder. Mark the tuner with one that the tuner is not in
use.
By clicking on an active tuner, it opens up and you will get more information.
Status:
Indicates whether the tuner is in use or idle.
User:
Shows how many streams are sent by the tuner
Channel:
Always shows the first channel selected on the tuner for the
transponder used.
Frequency:
The transponder frequency
Carrier:
Indicates whether the tuner was able to successfully
establish a LOCK to the transponder.
Signal strength:
The measured signal strength for the selected transponder.
SNR:
Signal Noise Ratio for the selected transponder
Bit error rate:
Displays errors in the received transport stream
6.1.2 Overview - System Information - Update

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Under System Information, click on FIRMWARE UPDATE to perform a firmware update, which requires the Octopus
NET SL-MC to be connected to the Internet.
In our case, the latest firmware is already on the box. Otherwise the current firmware is loaded automatically.
6.1.3 Overview - System Information - Changing the Date / Time
The date and time can be set manually, or by activating "Synchronize via NTP", the time and date can be
automatically synchronized via an NTP server (Network Time Protocol). This function requires an active
Internet connection.
If no NTP server is to be used, enter the current date and time under Date and time.
Click to ACTIVATE the settings or click to DISCARD the changes and cancel the operation.
INFO:
If the "Adjust via NTP" option is not active, the date and time must be set again after a power
failure or power-off, as they are not saved.

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6.1.4 Overview - System Information - Change Password
After delivery or resetting the factory settings, the default password "admin" is used to access Octopus NET SL-
MC, which can be changed in the following screen. The user name "admin" cannot be changed.
To change the password, proceed as follows:
(1) Enter your previous password here.
(2) Enter your new password here.
(3) Repeat the entry of the new password.
(4) Click on to activate the new password.
(5) Click to discard the changes and cancel the operation.
6.1.5 Overview - System Information - Factory Reset
With the Octopus NET SL-MC, it is not only possible to reset the box by pressing the reset button on the rear
side of the box, but also to reset it to the factory settings by clicking on the following button via the web
interface on the overview page.
6.1.6 Overview - System Information - Reboot
Click on to restart the Octopus NET SL-MC. You can abort the process within 15 seconds. The actual restart
takes about 90 seconds until the Octopus NET SL-MC is ready for use again.
6.1.7 Overview - system information - delete transmitter database
With a click on DELETE TRANSMITTER DATABASE the saved station list and the configured streams can be
deleted.
In the pop-up window that opens, click on YES to delete or on NO to cancel the process.

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6.2 Network
In the Network area you can customize the network configuration of Octopus NET SL-MC according to your
needs.
Once changes have been made to the settings, click on to accept them, otherwise they will be discarded.
6.2.1 Network –General
To change the settings, proceed as follows:
(1) Enter the hostname to be used for your Octopus NET SL-MC.
(2) Enter the name server to be used here if it was not found automatically.
(3) Deactivate (shortly UPnP) Universal Plug and Play.
If there is a Dynamic Name Server, or DNS for short, in your network, it is normally automatically detected and
its IP is displayed under "Name Server". The name server can be changed at any time according to your needs.

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6.2.2 Network - Set Static IP
To use a static IP, proceed as follows:
(1) Switching from dynamic IP to static IP.
(2) Enter the desired IP under which Octopus NET SL-MC should be accessible in the network.
(3) Enter the appropriate netmask for the IP address range here.
(4) Enter the broadcast address associated with the IP address and netmask.
(5) Enter a valid gateway address here. The gateway is the key point between your own network area and
other network areas (e. g. Internet).
INFO:
In DHCP mode, Octopus NET SL-MC obtains the necessary network settings from a DHCP server,
e. g. a router. If DHCP is selected, the area is grayed out.

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6.3 Channel scanning
In the area of station scanning, a station scan must be carried out after the Octopus NET SL-MC has been put
into operation for the first time. To do this, select a "Tuner" (1-8), the "Search Range" and the "DiSEqC" setting
required for your system. It is not possible to use all tuners for channel scanning.
With a click on it is started. Depending on the type of reception, this can take several minutes.
You can cancel the search at any time by clicking on Cancel.
6.3.1 Channel Scan - DiSEqC (MC-S only)
If DiSEqC is activated, the desired DiSEqC position can be changed with the slider. The DiSEqC positions are
adjustable:
Value
DiSEqC position
1
A/A
2
B/A
3
A/B
4
B/B
INFO:
DiSEqC cannot be used for every tuner separately, but always applies to all tuners.

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6.3.2 Station search - scan your own transponder list
The process is the same as with the normal search, only that in the "Search area" is set to "Own transponder
list" and is used for the search by clicking on a transponder list in ".ini" format. The process is the same as with
the normal search, only that in the "Search area" is set to "Own transponder list" and is used for the search by
clicking on a transponder list in ".ini" format.
This is started with a click on START SCAN. Depending on the type of reception, this can take several minutes.
The structure of an .ini file looks like this:
[SATTYPE]
1=<VALUE> [4-digit value, whereby the first digit defines the reception physics:
0000...3600 = DVB-S/S2 | 4000...4999=DVB-T/T2 | 5000...5999=DVB-C/C2]
2=<VALUE> [Display name of the transponder list]
[DVB]
0=<VAUE> [Number of transponders in the list]
1=<TP-DATA> [1=... | 2=... | ... | Transponder data are built as follows:
DVB-S/S2 = frequency (MHz), Polarity, symbol rate, FEC, type,
modulation
DVB-T/T2 = frequency (KHz),,, Bandwidth,
DVB-C/C2 = frequency (KHz),, Symbol Rate,,
Sample table:
Satellite
Terrestrial
Cable
[SATTYPE]
1=0192
2=Astra 19.2° Ost Sample
[DVB]
0=3
1=10714,H,22000,23,S2,8PSK
2=10729,V,22000,23,S2,8PSK
3=10744,H,22000,56,S,QPSK
[SATTYPE]
1=4000
2=Terrestrial Sample
[DVB]
0=3
1=177500,,,7,
2=184500,,,7,
3=191500,,,7,
[SATTYPE]
1=5000
2=Cable Sample
[DVB]
0=14
1=130000,,6900,,
2=138000,,6900,,
3=146000,,6900,,
To create your own .ini file, you need an editor that closes the end of the line in a Unix-compliant manner. The
file must be Unix compatible, otherwise the file cannot be transferred correctly to the Octopus NET.
The best way to do this is to use Notepad ++ (free). In Notepad ++ first click on: "View -> Show symbols -> Show
all characters". You will now be shown whether the lines end with a line feed (LF) and a carriage return (CR) at
the end of the line.
If this ends with CR | LF, click under "Edit -> Format line end -> UNIX (LF)".
Afterwards, the lines should only be terminated with LF.

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6.3.3 Channel search - manual transponder scan
To scan individual transponders, select a "Tuner" and, if necessary, for SAT reception, select the "DiSEqC"
setting required for your system. In the "Search area" select the setting that matches the reception, e.g. "DVB-S
/ S2: Manual transponder scan".
(1) Enter the frequency to be scanned in KHz here
(2) Enter the symbol rate in KSymbols / s here
(3) DVB-S / S2 only: Select the polarity here, e.g.
horizontal
(4) Click on START SCAN to start the manual search

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6.4 Multicast
In the Multicast area, you can assign the available stations to the respective tuners. As soon as a station is
assigned, only the remaining stations of the selected transponder are displayed in the list of available stations.
Once all settings have been made on the selected tuner, click to accept them, otherwise they will be discarded.
6.4.1 Multicast - Export or import list
After you have configured the multicast according to your requirements, you can save the newly created
multicast list. The exported list is available in XML format.
Furthermore, it is possible to import the newly exported multicast list, which allows a faster setup of the
multicast in Octopus NET SL-MC.
Click here for on. In the pop-up window that opens, click on and select the XML file to be imported in the file
browser. Click on to import the file.
Click to discard the changes and cancel the operation.
6.4.2 Multicast - Remove all streams
Click on to delete all streams of the selected tuner. The streams of the other tuners remain
unaffected by this action.
6.4.3 Multicast - tuner settings
Click on to go directly to the settings of the tuner you have just selected.

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6.4.4 Multicast - basic information
The Octopus NET SL-MC can manage up to 12 UDP or RTP multicast streams in hardware terms. It does not
matter whether the maximum number of streams is distributed on one or all eight tuners.
"UDP Raw" and " RTP "are supported as protocols for multicast.
Using the "UDP Raw" protocol results in the following address, for example:
•udp: //239.1.1.1:6670 or when using the VLC player from: udp://@239.1.1.1:6670
To use the "RTP" protocol, the call would be:
•rtp: //239.1.1.1:6670 or when using the VLC player from: rtp://@239.1.1.1:6670
If additional transmitters are added, the last set protocol is automatically used.
The Multicast IP address is generated automatically as soon as a transmitter is added, dynamically adapting the
second and fourth part of the IP address.
•239.1.1.1.1 -> The selected tuner
•239.1.1.1.1-> Consecutive numbering of the added stations of the tuner to be configured.
If you enter an IP address other than the automatically generated one, it will be automatically numbered
consecutively via the fourth block.
Furthermore, the address range between 239.0.0.0.0 - 239.126.255.255 should be used for multicast.
6.4.5 Multicast - Advanced Settings
(1) Click on the IP, Port or Protocol to change it. A pop-up window opens (picture below).
(2) Click on the garbage can symbol to remove the respective transmitter from the list.
(1) Enter the desired Multicast IP address here
(2) Enter the desired port here.
(3) Select the desired protocol.
(4) Activate EIT (Event Information Table) to transmit the EPG data contained in the stream with
(5) Activate TDT (Time Date Table) to transmit the current time in the stream (important for EPG).
(6) Save changes.

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6.5 Unicast
In the Unicast area you can configure the available transmitters as unicast. In contrast to multicast, the stations
are not assigned to a specific tuner here, but rather the next free tuner is only started on request from the
client. It is important to ensure that there are enough free tuners available before the configuration.
The order of the channels (starting at 0) can be
moved in the list by clicking on the dashed symbol in
front and dragging. The channel number changes
automatically.
If all settings have been made on the selected tuner, click on to apply them, otherwise they will be discarded
when you exit the menu.
6.5.1 Unicast - Exporting or importing the list
After you have configured the unicast according to your requirements, you have the option of saving the
unicast list you just created using. The exported list is available in XML format.
There is also the option of importing the unicast list that has just been exported, which means that the unicast
can be set up in the Octopus NET SL-MC more quickly.
To do this, click on. In the pop-up window that
opens, click on and select the XML file to be imported in the file browser. Click on to import the file.
Click to discard the changes and cancel the process.