Exterity AvediaPlayer r92xx series User manual

Exterity AvediaPlayer r92xx series V3.2.1
Getting Started Guide

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Notices
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Document Number 1300-0058-0001
Exterity Limited, Ridge Way, Hillend Industrial Park, Dalgety Bay, Fife, KY11 9JD, Scotland, UK
http://www.exterity.com
Products Described by This Guide
AvediaPlayer r9200
AvediaPlayer r9210
AvediaPlayer r9220
Trademarks
AvediaStream, AvediaServer and AvediaPlayer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Exterity Limited.
Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows Media Player® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Kensington® is a U.S. registered trademarks of ACCO World Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
EXTERITY LIMITED MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Exterity Limited shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this material.
Warranty
A copy of the specific warranty terms applicable to your Exterity products and replacement parts can be obtained from Exterity. To request more information or parts, email
[email protected]
Safety Notices
Before installing and operating these products, please read the safety information in this guide.

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Safety Notices
Before installing and operating these products, please read the safety information in this manual.
Important Safety Instructions
There are no instructions specifically for service personnel in this document. There are no user serviceable parts inside any Exterity product. To
prevent electric shock or fire hazard, do not remove cover. Refer service to qualified service personnel.
This chapter contains important safety information. If you are unsure about any of the information in the section, please contact Exterity.
USA and Canada
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 instructions contained in this manual.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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 enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
16 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
17 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
EU and Others
Do not proceed beyond a WARNING! notice until you have understood the hazardous conditions and have taken appropriate steps.
Safety Information
Warning: There are no user serviceable parts inside any Exterity product. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, do not remove cover. Refer service to
qualified service personnel.
For 230/240 volt operation, be sure to use a harmonised grounded 3 conductor cord, rated 6 Amp minimum. Use a suitable cord for connection to
the equipment and terminating in an IEC.
This equipment relies upon a safety earth for operation, ensure that you always use a power cord with appropriate earth and that the inlet to
which is inserted also has the appropriate earth. If in any doubt about the earth provision in your building consult a qualified electrician.
Use only the dedicated power supply or cord supplied for your device.

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The Exterity products use ventilation holes for cooling. None of the ventilation holes should be blocked. Keep all materials at least 5cm away from
all the ventilation holes.
Do not expose the product to any rain or moisture.
Do not use the product near a naked flame e.g. a candle.
The operating conditions of the product should be 0°C-40°C with a Relative Humidity of 5 – 95%. The product should not be operated outside of
these conditions.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside these products. Any servicing, adjustment, maintenance, or repair must only be performed by
service-trained personnel.

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Table of Contents
Safety Notices.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
USA and Canada......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
EU and Others ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Safety Information..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
About This Guide....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1 About the AvediaPlayer r92xx Series Receivers.........................................................................................................................................10
Models ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
AvediaPlayer r9200 Receiver.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
AvediaPlayer r9210 Receiver.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
AvediaPlayer r9220 Receiver.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
2 Before You Begin...................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Network Considerations................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Physical Location ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Power ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
User Control....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3 Connection and Power On................................................................................................................................................................................14
Connect the AV Outputs ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
HDMI............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Digital Audio...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
AvediaPlayer r9210 Only - Component/Composite/S-Video/Analogue Audio......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Connect a Wired Handset or IR Extender................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Connect to the IP Network........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Connect to Power Source ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Additional Connections and Functions ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

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Kensington Lock......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Reset ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Serial TV /ADM ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
USB .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
AvediaPlayer r9220 Connections ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Ethernet Ports ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
4 Basic Configuration..............................................................................................................................................................................................21
Determining the IP address of the AvediaPlayer Receiver................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Using the Connected TV and Remote Handset .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Using AvediaServer Director.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Using the Serial Admin Interface ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
IP Address Configuration .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Setting Network Configuration using the Serial Admin Interface ........................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Logging into the Web Interface............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Name and Location................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
General Page Reference........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

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About This Guide
This manual – the AvediaPlayer r92xx Receivers Getting Started Guide – shows you how to perform the first steps of configuring and connecting
Exterity AvediaPlayer r92xx Series Receivers to your TV/display and IP network.
• Refer to the Administrator’s Guide for detailed information about configuring your AvediaPlayer Receiver(s) for use. All AvediaPlayer
documentation is available in the Receivers tab at http://www.exterity.com/support/productdocs.html.
•Refer to the Installation Solutions Guide for information about installing the AvediaPlayer Receivers using the TV mounting plates, enclosures
and fixtures available from Exterity.
• Refer to the AvediaPlayer Receiver Remote Control Handset Administrator’s Guide for information about the configuration and use of the remote
control handset.
Scope
This manual describes the installation, connection and initial configuration of the AvediaPlayer r92xx Series Receivers. For full configuration
information refer to the AvediaPlayer r92xx Administrator’s Guide.
Audience
This manual is intended for use by systems integrators or systems administrators who are installing and setting up Exterity products. The manual
assumes that readers are familiar with installing and configuring network-based and audio-visual products.
Terms and Definitions
The following terms and definitions are used in this document:
Table 1 Terms and definitions
Term Definition Term Definition
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol
DNS Domain Name Server POE Power Over Ethernet
EDID Extended Display Identification Data SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol

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Documentation Conventions
The following conventions are used in this guide:
Note: A Note calls attention or adds information that is important for the proper operation of the product.
Courier Font - is used to identify scripts, code examples, or keyboard commands.
SMALL CAPITALS – are used to indicate Remote Control handset buttons and button presses, for example MODE and PLAY.
Emphasis is used when referring to another document, for example AvediaPlayer Administrator’s Guide.

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1About the AvediaPlayer r92xx Series Receivers
The AvediaPlayer r92xx Series Receivers are network devices which display an IP network delivered MPEG-2 transport stream (TS) on a television or
display. Streams from Exterity TVgateway, Encoder, Transcoder, and AvediaServer products are supported, as well as streams from some third party
products.
Models
All AvediaPlayer r92xx Series Receivers provide the following AV outputs:
• Video: HDMI (with HDCP) 1080i & 1080p, 720p, 576p, 480p @ 50Hz, 59.94Hz or 60Hz
•Audio: HDMI (8 channel PCM or Bitstream), TOS (2 channel PCM or Bitstream)
AvediaPlayer r9200 Receiver
The AvediaPlayer r9200 features a single Ethernet port and an HDMI output in a compact form factor and the lowest power consumption of the
r92xx Series Receivers.
AvediaPlayer r9210 Receiver
The AvediaPlayer r9210 Receiver provides additional support for analogue video and audio outputs. Rear panel connections provide support for:
• HD component (YPbPr, 3 x RCA): 1080i, 720p (50Hz/60Hz),
•SD component (YPbPr, 3 x RCA): 576p, 576i (50Hz), 480p, 480i (60Hz)
• SD composite (CVBS, RCA): PAL 576i (50Hz)
• SD S-Video (Y/C, mini-DIN): PAL 576i (50Hz)
• Analogue unbalanced stereo audio outputs
AvediaPlayer r9220 Receiver
The AvediaPlayer 9220 Receiver has an internal Ethernet switch, allowing three additional network devices to be connected to the network
through the receiver. The receiver must be connected to the network switch using the port marked Ethernet 1 (POE). The ports marked Ethernet 2,
3, and 4 can be used for other network devices, for example, a computer or IP phone.
The AvediaPlayer r9220 Receiver allows the use of 802.1q VLANs on its switch ports. Refer to “AvediaPlayer r9220 Connections” on page 20 for
more information.