IKUSI HTL-STC User manual

Web Interface guide
HTL-STC /HTL-TRX
Ref. 3860 Ref. 3861

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Index
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 General safety instructions............................................................................ 4
1.2 Installation environment recommendations.......................................... 5
2. General description.............................................................................................................. 5
3. Basic installation................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Headend connection......................................................................................... 6
3.2 Definition of the master module.................................................................. 7
4. Setup Wizard........................................................................................................................... 9
4.1. Step 1: Remote access configuration....................................................... 9
4.2. Step 2: Global configuration...................................................................... 10
4.3. Step 3: Output channel configuration.................................................... 11
4.4. Step 4: Satellite............................................................................................... 13
4.5. Step 5: Service management.................................................................... 13
4.5.1. Satellite input case ........................................................................ 14
4.5.2. Terrestrial/cable input case ...................................................... 16
4.6. Step 6: Service configuration.................................................................... 17
4.7. Step 7: LCN, SID, Output Name configuration..................................... 19
4.8. Step 8: Search for supported configuration ....................................... 20
4.9 Step 9: Confirmation of the new service configuration................... 21
5. Manual Configuration....................................................................................................... 23
5.1 Headend.............................................................................................................. 23
5.1.1 Main Parameters............................................................................. 23
5.1.2 (Un)Register Modules.................................................................... 27
5.1.3 Input and Output Configuration ................................................. 28
5.1.4 Headend Networks......................................................................... 32
5.1.5 Headend Module List..................................................................... 34
5.1.6 Detailed Status................................................................................. 35
5.2 Headend Services........................................................................................... 36
5.3 System Logs.......................................................................................... 38
5.4 Ugrade Report...................................................................................... 39
5.5 Select Language.................................................................................. 39
5.6 Exit............................................................................................................. 40

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1. Introduction
To ensure the correct use and installation of the headend, it is necessary to read the user manuals and the
installation manuals of the modules included in their own packages.
1.1 General safety instructions
Read all of this user manual carefully before plugging in the unit.
Always have these instructions to hand during installation.
Follow all of the instructions and safety notices regarding unit handling.
Danger of death or injury
This safety notice indicates a possible danger for the life and health of people. Not following
these instructions may lead to serious consequences to health and may even cause fatal
injuries.
Do not install the unit during an electrical storm. This could lead to electrostatic discharge from
lightning.
Do not open the unit. There is a risk of electrostatic discharge.
Risk of damage to the unit
This safety notice indicates a possible dangerous situation. Not following these instructions
may lead to the unit being damaged.
The unit must be appropriately ventilated. Install the unit in a dust-free location. Do not place
the unit in a location where the ventilation slots are covered or blocked. Install the unit in a
location with at least 20 cm around it free of other objects.
Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Install the equipment in a dry location with no
infiltration or condensation of water. Should a liquid enter the unit, disconnect it immediately
from the mains.
Keep the unit away from flammable objects, candles and anything that may cause a fire.
Connect the unit to an easily accessible power socket. In the event of an emergency, it will then
be possible to quickly unplug the unit.
Do not expose the unit to sources of heat (sun, heating, etc.).
Handling the inside of the unit is forbidden
This notice forbids any work that may aect the working order of the unit or its warranty
Do not dispose of as urban waste
This type of notice indicates that the unit must not be disposed of as unselected urban waste.
NOTE: This type of notice is a note containing applicable advice and useful information for optimum use of the unit.
DANGER
ATTENTION

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1.2 Installation environment recommendations
The headend is for indoor use only.
Do not plug in the headend in moist rooms.
Never operate the headend immediately after moving it from a cold location to a hot location. When the
device is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the crucial internal parts.
The device must have sucient ventilation and may not be covered.
Protect the device against direct sunlight, heat, intense temperature fluctuations and moisture. Do not place
the device in the vicinity of heatersor air conditioners.
Do not allow liquids to enter into the device. Turn o the device and disconnect it from the main supply if
liquids or foreign substances end up inside the device.
If the device gets too hot or emits smoke, shut it down immediately and unplug the power cable. Arrange
for your device to be investigated by a technical service centre.
Under the following conditions, a layer of moisture can appear inside the device which can lead to
malfunctions:
- if the device is moved from a cold to a warm area.
- after a cold room is heated.
- when this device is placed in a damp room.
The device should not be used in a very dusty or saline environment. Dust or salt particles and other foreign
objects may damage the device.
Do not expose the device to extreme vibrations. It may damage the internal components.
2. General description
This headend station is designed for broadcasting DVB-T or DVB-C signals based on open or encrypted
DVB-S/S2/T/T2/C signals, and is made up of the following elements:
• HTL-STC (Ref. 3860): DVB-S/S2/T/T2/C to DVB-T/C transmodulator
• HTL-TRX (Ref. 3861): DVB-S/S2/T/T2/C to DVB-T/C transmodulator, MPEG4 to MPEG2 transcoder
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HTL-STC HTL-TRX
1 Input splitter loop DVB-T/T2/S/S2/C
2 Preamplifier remote-powering socket
3 DB-9 port
4Status and Sync control LEDs
5DC Power
6 RJ-45 ports for IKUNET bus and PC
7 DVB-T / DVB-C output coupling loop
8 Input 1, in twin-input mode
9 Input 2, in twin-input mode
10 Slot for CAM
11 Link/Act and 10/100 and control LEDs

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An HTL-STC transmodulator module places the selected services of two DVB-S/S2 transponders
or two DVB-T/T2/C muxes of the FI-Sat 950-2150 MHz band or 51-858 MHz band, respectively, in
two DVB-T or DVB-C channels of the 51-858 MHz band. The module input connection is software-
configurable (“2 inputs” or “1 Input + Loop through”) and is equipped with DiSEqC function. Each
transmodulator includes a Web server.
An HTL-TRX transmodulator/transcoder modules oers the same transmodulation functionalities as
an HTL-STC, allowing also to transcode up to four MPEG4 (1080i or 576i) services to MPEG2 576i with a
maximun of four audio channels in total (AC3/AC3+ to MPEG1 Layer II).
3. Basic installation
This document explains how to perform a basic installation of a headend based on HTL-STC or HTL-TRX modules.
The document describes how the headend is configured. For that, initially the physical mounting is described. After
that, it explains how to connect the user pc to the headend through IKUSI HEADEND DISCOVERY application and how to
convert one of the modules into master module. Finally, it describes the steps that must be followed in order to define
a channel lineup, mainly focusing on the Wizard.
CFP-900
POWER
+24V
+18V
300 mA
(22 KHz)
+12V
9A
+13V
300 mA
(22 KHz)
+18V
300 mA
+13V
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TOTmax
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MSS-0520 Ref. 3656
Stand Alone Multiswitch (5 in-20 out)
FREQUENCY RANGE
SAT: 950-2300 MHz
TERR: 5-862 MHz
10/100
HTL-STC
Link/Act
10/100
Link/Act
DVB RF IN
LOOP OUT
IN 1
IN 2
IN
OUT
+V
AUX
DVB RF OUT
CAM
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HTL-STC
Link/Act
10/100
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DVB RF IN
LOOP OUT
IN 1
IN 2
IN
OUT
+V
AUX
DVB RF OUT
CAM
10/100
HTL-STC
Link/Act
10/100
Link/Act
DVB RF IN
LOOP OUT
IN 1
IN 2
IN
OUT
+V
AUX
DVB RF OUT
CAM
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HTL-STC
Link/Act
10/100
Link/Act
DVB RF IN
LOOP OUT
IN 1
IN 2
IN
OUT
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AUX
DVB RF OUT
CAM
DVB-T/C
router
internet
Remote configuration through web interface of a headend station comprising 4 HTL-STC modules,
interconnected with an ethernet adapter (BUS IKUNET) + 1 CFP-900 power source.
3.1 Headend connection
The instructions for connecting the headend are described in detail in the guide that is provided with the
HTL-STC or HTL-TRX module. Also, that guide can be downloaded from our web page www.ikusi.tv
Briefly, the steps to follow are:
- Connect the different cables from the multiswitch to the module inputs.
- Interconnect the modules through the supplied ethernet adapters.
- Interconnect the output line bridges.
- Connect the power line.
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Connect the PC to a headend station module through its ethernet connection with an RJ-45 cable.

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3.2 Definition of the master module
Communication with the headend takes place based on the definition of a module as a master and the
others as slaves. By default, all the modules are slaves. The first step consists on converting one of the
modules in master. Control and access to the headend is done through the master module, which allows
us to configure the other modules.
Use IKUSI HEADEND DISCOVERY application to communicate with the modules without modifying
manually the network configuration of your pc. You can download the IKUSI HEADEND DISCOVERY
aplication from www.ikusi.tv web page.
NOTE: You must use IKUSI HEADEND DISCOVERY version 1.8.4 or higher.
Open IKUSI HEADEND DISCOVERY applicatiohn (the network card IPV6 protocol will be automatically
enabled or permission will be requested to do so).
The window will show the names of the connected modules along with the last six numbers of the MAC
address and the batch serial number. Select the module you want to convert in master and push on
Log in button.
The web browser of the PC will open automatically, showing the access page of the headend.
NOTE: HTL web interface uses https protocol. It is likely that your browser doesn’t recognize the security
certificate generated by the HTL. To continue configuring the module without problems, add the security
exception requested by your browser in a permanent way.
NOTE: To display the graphics provided in the system’s configuration programme, we recommend
installing the Mozilla Firefox 1.5 web browser or later (www.mozilla.com) on the control PC.

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By default, the language of the web interface is the same than the one used by the browser. If you want to
change it, choose in the icon, the flag related with the desired language.
Enter the folowing data, User: Admin Password: admin. Push Accept button. A window as the following
one will open:
Push Master Module mode enable button. The module will launch a readjustment process and, after few
seconds, it will display again the access screen.
Enter again User: Admin, Password: admin. As it is the first connection, setup wizard will be launched
automatically.

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4. Setup Wizard
Setup wizard will guide you simply and quickly through set-up. It will be launched automatically the first
time the headend is configured. To access to wizard subsequently, you can do it from the Advanced
adjustment menu of the headend, selecting Wizard option.
Wizard will open indicating step by step the actions that must be done.
4.1 Step 1: Remote access configuration
The first step consists on configuring the remote access.
A window with information about the modules of the headend will open. By default, external access option
is disabled. To enable it, go to drop down Enable external access list and select ON.
Select DHCP ON when the network settings are provided automatically by a DHCP server. In other case,
select OFF and enter the network parameters manually (IP address, Netmask, Default gateway, Primary
DNS Server, Secondary DNS Server). Consult network manager to get those parameters.
Push Next button.

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4.2 Step 2: Global configuration
A window as the following one will open:
In this window you can configure the following parameters:
• TV Configuration: choosing an specific country, the headend will be configured respecting the
particularities of the TV standards of that country (RF frequency plan, modulation scheme, LCN
descriptors, etc). These parameters, selected automatically by the headend, can be modified subsequently
form the Advanced adjusment menu.
• Time zone: select the time zone where the headend is located.
• TV types: select the type of TVs that are being used in the installation (HD or SD). This parameter will be
used by the headend in order to activate transcoding when the contents are HD and the TVs are SD. In the
case both type of TVs were present, select SD.
• RF Input mode: choose the signal type is going to be received (DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2 or DVB-C)
• RF Output mode: select the type of modulation used in the RF distribution (DVB-T or DVB-C).
NOTE: TV Types parameter only will be displayed in case there is any HTL-TRX in the headend.
NOTE: When the selected country is “Others”, besides selecting the modulation type, you must indicate the
frequencies of the first and the last channels of the reserved spectrum for TV and the bandwith of the TV
channels.
Once the desired parameters have been configured, push Next button.

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4.3 Step 3: Output channel configuration
This screen allows to select the output RF channels where the contents will be transmitted.
Setup wizard shows a frequency plan with all the available channels. By default, setup wizard proposes
the lowest channels. To change that selection, move the channels manually, dragging and dropping them
in an empty channel.
NOTE: As a useful aid, the unwanted channes can be marked (for example, because they are already
occupied by other services which do not form part of this headend), clicking on the channel boxes
(background colour will change).