IKUSI AV-COFDM User manual

MAC
AV-COFDM standalone modulator
User manual for web interface
201
REF. 4449

4 Introduction
4 About this Manual
4 Product Description
5 Connection to the web interface
5 Ethernet connection
7 General configuration
7 Main menu
8 Identification
8 System time
9 Network
9 Password
10 LCD+Joystick
10 Restart
10 Firmware
11 Save/restore configuration
12 Signal settings
12 Inputs
13 Service Management
14 Advanced Service Management
15 Output
17 Status information
17 Status information
19 Reports
19 General
19 Logs
Contents

4
Introduction
About this Manual
This manual describes the conguration environment of the MAC201 unit based on a web
interface via Ethernet connection.
The scope of the conguration options is complete: start-up, settings and fault monitoring
for the MAC201 unit.
The description consists of the procedure for connection and access to the conguration
environment, the description of the environment and its contents, the conguration options
and the interpretation of the information on the screen.
NOTE
This conguration manual is a practical reference. For the correct use and instal-
lation of the MAC201 unit the corresponding user manual must be read.
Product Description
The MAC201 unit is a standalone modulator of analogue TV input signals to COFDM
digital TV output signal. The analogue TV input is composed of video and stereo audio. The
COFDM digital TV output is tuned with an RF carrier that can be congured in VHF or UHF
bands.
Suitable for individual residential installations, it is an ideal solution for the distribution of
analogue video signals with COFDM digital TV modulation in a single standalone unit.
Features:
JInput: 2 AV analogue TV signals.
JOutput: COFDM digital TV signal on RF carrier in VHF/UHF.
JRF loopthrough.
JMeans of conguration:
FWeb interface via Ethernet connection
FLCD display and control button.

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Connection to the web interface
Ethernet connection
The web interface allows you to fully congure the MAC201 unit through an Ethernet con-
nection and a web browser.
NOTE
To display the graphics provided in the unit conguration program correctly, we
recommend installing the web browser Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or higher (www.mozilla.
com) in the control PC.
NOTE
Use a PC with an Ethernet network card and an Ethernet CAT-5E crossover
cable.
1) Access the TCP/IP PROPERTIES of the PC and congure the following parameters:
FIP ADDRESS OF THE PC: 192.168.1.1
FSUBNET MASK: 255.255.255.0
2) Connect the PC to the LAN port (RJ-45) of the MAC201 unit (position 1 in the follow-
ing diagram).
KEY
1Ethernet connector (LAN port, RJ-45) 2Link LED
3Activity LED
NOTE
The Ethernet connector of the MAC 201 (position 1 in the above diagram) has
two indicator lights:
JThe link is correct when the link LED (position 2 in the above diagram) is lit.
JThere is activity in the link when the activity LED (position 3 in the above
diagram) is ashing.
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Connection to the web interface/Ethernet connection
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NOTE
The conguration process must be made in local mode, although later you will be
able to access the unit from any PC in the LAN.
3) Launch the web browser and enter the MAC 201 unit's IP address:
FINITIAL IP ADDRESS: 192.168.1.6
NOTE
This initial IP address may be modied by the user.
NOTE
The unit also has the IP address 10.254.254.254 assigned by default.
This IP address may not be modied by the user.
4) Click on ENTER to access the welcome
screen.
5) Enter the user name “Admin”and the password
“admin”.
NOTE
The unit with which you have connected
the PC disconnects automatically after 15
minutes without interaction.

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General configuration
Main menu
KEY
1Conguration screens 6Print button
2Work area 7Menu selection area
3Exit button 8Main menu
4Information button 9Submenus
5Language selection
JTo explore the different menus, select each one in the menu area (position 8 in the
above diagram). Depending on the requirements of each menu, they will consist of one
or more submenus (position 9 in the above diagram). Each submenu will consist of
one or more conguration tabs (position 1 in the above diagram).
JTo obtain information about the web interface,
click on the option ABOUT (position 4 in the
above diagram). The window on the right ap-
pears with the corresponding information.
JTo change the interface language, click on the
option corresponding to your language (posi-
tion 5 in the above diagram): ES, Spanish; EN,
English; FR, French.
JTo print the interface screen, click on the option PRINT (position 6 in the above dia-
gram).
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General configuration/Identification
JTo exit the interface screen, click on the option EXIT (position 3 in the above dia-
gram).
Identification
1) Select the GENERAL menu and then the CONFIGURATION submenu.
2) Select the IDENTIFICATION tab.
The IDENTIFICATION conguration tab establish-
es the identication data of the MAC 201unit.
JMODEL: shows the name of the model. This
data cannot be modied.
JSERIAL NUMBER: shows the serial number of
manufacture of the unit.
JMAC ADDRESS: automatically shows the MAC
address of the unit for its connection to the
network.
JIDENTIFIER: identifying name assigned to the
unit by the installer or operator.
JLOCATION: name of the site where the unit is installed (for example, a postal address).
JCONTACT: contact details of the installer or operator (for example, a telephone num-
ber).
JINSTALLATION DATE: date of installation and start-up of the unit.
3) Once nished conguring the data you can save it by clicking on SAVE in the lower
part of the screen.
System time
1) Select the GENERAL menu and then the CONFIGURATION submenu.
2) Select the SYSTEM TIME tab.
The SYSTEM TIME conguration tab establishes
the date, time and the reference time zone of the
MAC 201unit.
JCURRENT DATE AND TIME: shows the time,
date and its format (HH:MM DD-MM-YYYY).
JCOUNTRY: select the country in which the unit
is operating.
JTIME ZONE: establishes the time zone applicable to the country in which the unit is
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General configuration/Network
3) To modify the date and time of the unit, click on the option CONFIGURE DATE AND
TIME in the lower part of the screen.
4) Once nished conguring the data you can save it by clicking on SAVE in the lower
part of the screen.
Network
1) Select the GENERAL menu and then the CONFIGURATION submenu.
2) Select the NETWORK tab.
The NETWORK conguration tab establishes the
parameters for connecting the MAC 201 unit to the
Ethernet network.
JMAC ADDRESS: the unit automatically shows
its MAC address for connection to the network.
JUSE DHCP TO RESOLVE IP: select this option
for the unit to obtain an IP address automatically
using the DHCP protocol. If you select this op-
tion it will not be necessary for you to congure
the following elds.
NOTE
If the administrator of the local area network assigns static IP network addresses,
never activate this option. Only activate this option if there is a local area network
switching unit capable of assigning dynamic IP addresses by DHCP protocol.
JIP ADDRESS: enter a static IP address within the valid range for the local area network
to which the unit is connected.
JNETWORK MASK: enter the local area network mask.
JDEFAULT GATEWAY: enter the IP address of the default gateway in the local network
to which the unit is connected.
Password
1) Select the GENERAL menu and then the CONFIGURATION submenu.
2) Select the PASSWORD tab.
The PASSWORD conguration tab enables you to
change the current password for access to the web
interface of the MAC 201unit (see section Connec-
tion to the web interface).
JOLD PASSWORD: enter the current password.
JNEW PASSWORD: enter the new password.
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JREPEAT NEW PASSWORD: repeat the new password.
3) To activate the new password click on SEND in the lower left part of the PASSWORD
tab. The new password will be necessary the next time you access the web interface.
LCD+Joystick
1) Select the GENERAL menu and then the CONFIGURATION submenu.
2) Select the menu LCD+JOYSTICK.
The LCD+JOYSTICK conguration tab lets you
block the unit making it impossible to modify it using
the control button and display.
JBLOCKING THE LCD+JOYSTICK INTER-
FACE: Select the activation box to block the unit
with a code.
JBLOCKING CODE: Enter the code that unblocks the unit through the LCD display and
using the control button.
Restart
1) Select the GENERAL menu and then the CONFIGURATION submenu.
2) Select the RESTART tab.
The RESTART conguration tab enables you to
restart the MAC201 unit.
JRESTART: to restart the unit click on the RE-
START button on the screen.
3) After restarting the unit the welcome screen appears (see section Ethernet Connec-
tion).
Firmware
1) Select the GENERAL menu and then the CONFIGURATION submenu.
2) Select the FIRMWARE tab.
The FIRMWARE conguration tab enables you to
update the software of the MAC 201unit.
JFIRMWARE VERSION: the unit automatically
shows the rmware version currently installed.
JSELECT UPDATE FILE: click on the BROWSE button to select the rmware update
le for the unit.

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NOTE
The rmware update le must be saved on the PC's hard disc (you can download
it at http://www.ikusi.com).
3) To load the new rmware click on the START button at the end of the tab.
Save/restore configuration
1) Select the GENERAL menu and then the
SAVE/RESTORE submenu.
All the conguration data established in the unit and
accessible through the menus, submenus and tabs
of the web interface can be stored in a backup le.
Likewise, all the unit conguration data can be restored using an existing backup le.
2) Select SAVE CONFIGURATION and click on the START button to save the backup
le. A window will appear in which you can select the location and the name of the
backup le.
3) Select RESTORE CONFIGURATION and click on the START button to save the
backup le. A window will appear in which you can select the location and the backup
le.
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Signal settings
Inputs
1) Select the SETTINGS menu and then the AV INPUT submenu.
2) Select the INPUT 1 tab.
The INPUT 1 tab displays the status of the AV ana-
logue TV input in input AV1 and lets you modify how
the audio and video components are dealt with.
Information on the status of the AV1 input signal:
JVIDEO: informs whether there is a valid video
signal to input AV1.
JAUDIO: informs whether there is a valid audio
signal to input AV1.
JCOLOUR SYSTEM: informs of the colour sys-
tem of the signal to input AV1. This can be PAL,
NTSC, SECAM or B&W (black and white).
Denable parameters of the signal in AV1:
JBRIGHTNESS (1-255): congures the brightness of the image within the range of
values from 1 to 255. You can enter a value or increase or decrease unit by unit with the
buttons on the right of the value eld.
JCONTRAST (1-255): congures the contrast of the image within the range of values
from 1 to 255. You can enter a value or increase or decrease unit by unit with the but-
tons on the right of the value eld.
JSATURATION (1-255): congures the saturation of the image within the range of
values from 1 to 255. You can enter a value or increase or decrease unit by unit with the
buttons on the right of the value eld.
JINPUT ATTENUATION (DB) (0 / +40): congures the audio attenuation within the
range from 0dB to +40dB. You can enter a value or increase or decrease unit by unit
with the buttons on the right of the value eld.
JSHARPNESS: congures the sharpness of the video image by selecting one of several
preset values.
JSTANDARD: allows you to select the coding standard of the digitalised audio and
video signal from the options MPEG2 and MPEG4.
JASPECT RATIO: allows you to select the aspect ratio of the image from the options
16:9, 4:3 and 1:1.
JMAX. BITRATE (3-8 MB/S): allows you to select the binary input data coding speed
within the range of 3 to 8 Mbps. You can enter a value or increase or decrease unit by
unit with the buttons on the right of the value eld.

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3) To store the conguration selected click on the
SAVE button in the lower part of the tab.
4) To restore the default values click on the DE-
FAULT button in the lower part of the tab.
5) To congure the AV2 input, select the INPUT 2
tab. The information in the conguration options
and its meaning are completely identical to that
shown for INPUT 1.
Service Management
1) Select the SETTINGS menu and then the SER-
VICE MANAGEMENT submenu.
2) Select the SERVICE MANAGEMENT tab.
The SERVICE MANAGEMENT tab lets you view
and modify the services processed in the MAC
201unit.
JOUTPUT SERVICES:
FEDIT SERVICE: click on the icon to edit
the service corresponding to each input and
save the SID values.
FSID: modies the SID value.
NOTE
The SID value is important to detect channels on some receivers.
All SID values must be different for the group of services processed by one or
more units contributing towards a common RF output.
FSERVICES: displays the name of each
service.
FTYPE: modies the type of service.
FPIDS: click on the icon to view the PID for each service.
FINFO: allows you to view and edit information on the service (summarised and
detailed descriptions).
FINPUT: displays the input corresponding to each service.
FSTATUS: displays the status of each service.
FBLOCKED: to block any of the services, click on the corresponding box.
FLCN: displays the logical channel number. If the background is yellow it cannot be
modied.
JOUTPUT BITRATE:
FMODEL: displays the model of the unit.
FMAX. BITRATE: displays the maximum binary data speed supported by the unit.
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Signal settings/Advanced Service Management
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FMIN. NULL: displays the minimum percentage of binary data in the output that
does not contain information.
FACT. NULL: displays the current percentage of binary data in the output that does
not contain information.
FMAX. NULL: displays the maximum percentage of binary data in the output that
does not contain information.
Advanced Service Management
1) Select the SETTINGS menu and then the SER-
VICE MANAGEMENT submenu.
2) Select the ADVANCED MANAGEMENT tab.
The ADVANCED MANAGEMENT tab lets you
congure the NIT table management (Network Iden-
tier Table).
JNETWORK NAME: allows you to assign a
name to the network.
JNID: allows you to assign a value to the network
identier.
JTSID: allows you to assign a value to the identi-
cation of the transport current or TS.
NOTE
For a header conguration with 2 or more units, the TSID value must be different
for each unit.
JONID: allows you to assign a value to the origi-
nal network identier.
JPROVIDER: allows you to specify the name of the service provider.
JNIT MODE: allows you to select the NIT mode.
FOFF: NIT is not inserted (the LCN values are ignored).
FWITHOUT MODEL: the NIT generated by the unit is inserted.
FINTEGRATION WITH MODEL NIT: the information generated by the unit is
integrated in a selected model NIT (see option LOAD NEW FILE in step 3 of this
chapter). If the TSID coincides, it replaces the information in the model NIT with
that of the unit.
NOTE
When the NIT is enabled, the channels are sorted according to the LCN value.
JNIT LCN MODE: Allows you to select the mode of the NIT LCN.
FOFF: the LCN descriptor is not inserted in the NIT
FEUROPE MODE: the descriptor for Europe is inserted.

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FINDEPENDENT TELEVISION COMMISSION: the descriptor for the UK is
inserted.
FNORDIG MODE V1: the descriptor according to the Nordig V1 specication is
inserted.
FNORDIG MODE V2: the descriptor according to the Nordig V2 specication is
inserted.
FGENERIC MODE: generic LCN descriptor.
JFREE SPACE FOR NIT FILE: informs of the additional space in the memory of the
unit available for the current NIT or any NIT les larger than the current one that may be
loaded.
3) To load a new NIT le click on the option LOAD NEW FILE in the lower part of the
screen. A new window lets you select the location and the name of the NIT le that you
wish to load.
NOTE
The model NIT option lets you combine the NIT information of the unit with an
external NIT, resulting in a combined NIT of both sets of information. If the TSIDs
coincide, they are replaced by those of the unit.
Output
1) Select the SETTINGS menu and then the OUT-
PUT submenu.
The RF OUTPUT tab displays the conguration
parameters of the output signal radio frequency and
lets you modify it for exible setting in the output of
the unit.
JPARAMETERS:
FFREQUENCY: displays the output frequen-
cy of the current radio frequency carrier and
allows you to modify its value (directly on the
value eld or increasing or decreasing unit
by unit using the buttons to the left of the
eld). The frequency value must be within
the valid range for the VHF or UHF bands.
FOFDM MODE: congures the OFDM mode by selecting from the values 2K and
8K.
FBANDWIDTH: congures the bandwidth by selecting from the values 6, 7 and 8
MHz.
FGUARD INTERVAL: congures the guard interval by selecting from the values 1/4,
1/8, 1/16 and 1/32 of symbol.
FCONSTELLATION: congures the constellation of the output modulation by se-
lecting from the options 16QAM and 64QAM.
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Signal settings/Output
FCODE RATE: congures the redundant code rate by selecting from the values 1/2,
2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8.
FATTENUATION: congures the attenuation for the radio frequency carrier signal
to the output using a sliding bar to vary this value within the range of 0dB to 47 dB.
FMAX BIT RATE: reports the maximum binary data speed in the output of the unit.
FNULL PERCENTAGE: reports on the percentage of binary data in the output
without information.
FMINIMUM C/N (THEORETICAL): reports the minimum theoretical carrier to
noise ratio in the output.
FTEMPERATURE: displays the operating temperature in the unit.
2) Select the option ADVANCED PARAMETERS
activating the box in the upper left part of the
screen to view the advanced parameters of the
output signal of the unit.
JADVANCED PARAMETERS:
FI-Q FORMAT: congures the format of the I
and Q digital signals that will be modulated.
FOFDM WINDOW: allows you to activate and congure the OFDM window using a
sliding bar and an OFF button.
FCELL ID: congures the cell identication value using a sliding bar or inserting a
value directly in the eld on the right of the bar that is greater than 0.
FMPE FEC DVB-H: allows you to activate and deactivate multiprotocol encapsula-
tion with error correction without return channel for DVB-H signal.
FTIMESLICING DVB-H: allows you to activate and deactivate the transmission
in shared time for a greater consumption efciency in the transmission of DVB-H
signals.
FDVB-H INTERLACING: allows you to activate and deactivate the interlacing in
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Status information
Status information
1) Select the STATUS menu and then the STATUS INFORMATION submenu.
2) Select the GENERAL tab.
The GENERAL tab in STATUS IN-
FORMATION shows the input status,
the output status and other general unit
parameters (alarms, temperature and
services).
JINPUT 1 and INPUT 2:
FVIDEO: informs whether there is
a valid video signal to the input.
FAUDIO: informs whether there is
a valid audio signal to the input.
FCOLOUR SYSTEM: informs on the colour system to the input. This can be PAL,
NTSC or SECAM.
JOUTPUT:
FOUTPUT STATUS: displays on the status of the output.
FMAXIMUM BITRATE: displays the binary speed of the data to the output.
FMINIMUM NULL: displays the minimum percentage of binary data in the output
without information.
FACTUAL NULL: displays the current percentage of binary data in the output
without information.
FMAXIMUM NULL: displays the maximum percentage of binary data in the output
without information.
JGENERAL:
FHARDWARE ALARM: informs whether any hardware alarms have been triggered.
FTEMPERATURE ALARM: informs whether any temperature alarms have been
triggered. This is activated if the unit exceeds the minimum or maximum tempera-
ture (from 0 to 45°C).
FTEMPERATURE: reports the current operating temperature of the unit.
FSYNC MPEG ENCODER: reports on the optimum running of the MPEG encoder
synchronisation.
FSYNC SI: informs of the optimum status of the synchronisation for SI.
FSERVICES OVERFLOW: informs whether there is a services overow.
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Status information/Status information
3) Select the DETAILS tab.
The DETAILS tab offers a detailed on-screen report
as to the general running of the unit.
This report consists of four sections:
JGENERAL: temperature of the unit.
JINPUT: alarms and status of the inputs.
JTS PROCESSING: transport processing.
JOUTPUTS: output status.
The detailed general status report can be exported
to a text le. To save this text le click on the SAVE
TO FILE button in the lower part of the screen. A
window will appear in which you can select the loca-
tion and the name of the le generated.

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Reports
General
1) Select the REPORTS menu and then the GEN-
ERAL REPORT submenu.
The general report provides information on the gen-
eral conguration of the unit on the screens of the
following submenus:
JGENERAL > CONFIGURATION > IDENTIFI-
CATION
JGENERAL > CONFIGURATION > NETWORK
JSETTINGS > AV INPUT > INPUT 1
JSETTINGS > AV INPUT > INPUT 2
JSETTINGS > SERVICE MANAGEMENT >
SERVICE 1
JSETTINGS > SERVICE MANAGEMENT >
SERVICE 2
JSETTINGS > SERVICE MANAGEMENT >
ADVANCED MANAGEMENT
Logs
1) Select the REPORTS menu and then the SYS-
TEM LOGS submenu.
The system log reports the events in the unit since
the last restart.
The inputs shown in this report can be ltered de-
pending on the level and process:
JSHOW INPUTS
FAT ANY LEVEL
FINFO
FNOTICE
FWARNING
FDEBUG
FERROR
FCRITICAL
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Reports/Logs
JSHOW INPUTS
FANY PROCESS
FNIM_AV: AV input
FIHM_JLCD: LCD interface + joystick
FDBMANAGER: database manager
FPROCESATS: DVB processing
FRFOUT: COFDM output
FKERNEL: operational core of the unit
FOTHERS: other programs
2) To apply the lter click on the APPLY FILTERS button.
The unit log shows the current date and time in the format HH:MM DD MM YYYY.
Each entry in the report consists of the following elds:
JDATE: month and day of the report entry.
JTIME: entry time of the report in the format HH:MM:SS.
JLOG LEVEL: report entry category (ERROR or INFO).
JPROCESS: identication of the process that generated the report entry.
JMESSAGE: text describing the report entry.