Kvarta STB Monitor User manual
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 3
2. STB Monitor..................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................... 3
2.2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE TV STREAM MONITOR ..................................................... 4
3. Getting connected........................................................................................................................... 5
3.1. Connecting to the embedded web site................................................................................... 5
3.2. Interface and VLAN (802.1q) Configuration............................................................................ 6
3.3. LCD Display.............................................................................................................................. 6
3.4. Back panel ............................................................................................................................... 6
3.5. Included Accessories .............................................................................................................. 7
3.6. STB Hardware Restart (*Optional) .......................................................................................... 7
3.7. HDMI Splitter Connection (*Optional).................................................................................... 7
3.8. System Configuration .............................................................................................................. 8
3.9. System Reset ........................................................................................................................... 8
4. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION................................................................................................. 9
4.1. STB Monitor............................................................................................................................. 9
4.1.1. Auto mode –Automated testing......................................................................................... 9
4.1.1. Manual mode –Manually send remote control commands............................................... 9
4.2. Automated Tests Status ........................................................................................................ 10
4.3. Automated Tests Configuration ............................................................................................ 10
4.3.1. Channel Tests Configuration ............................................................................................. 10
4.3.2. Custom Tests Configuration* ............................................................................................ 11
4.3.3. Channel Test Information Page......................................................................................... 12
4.4. Alarms Status/Configuration................................................................................................. 13
4.4.1. Alarms Status..................................................................................................................... 13
4.4.2. Alarms Configuration......................................................................................................... 13
4.6. Remote Control Configuration .............................................................................................. 15
4.6.1. Recording remote control infrared codes......................................................................... 15
4.6.2. Design Remote Control with SVG Image........................................................................... 16
4.6.3. Design Remote Control with built in HTML Table and CSS styles ..................................... 16
5. Advanced Configuration............................................................................................................ 17
5.1. Installing new updates .......................................................................................................... 17
5.2. E-mail client configuration .................................................................................................... 19
5.3. System Restart....................................................................................................................... 20
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4.1. SNMP configuration .............................................................................................................. 21
APPENDIX A - DEFAULT SETTING........................................................................................................... 22
A.1. DEFAULT VALUES................................................................................................................... 22
A.2. Configuration and special files on the device........................................................................ 22
a. config.ini/ onfig2.ini –Keeps all configuration information...................................................... 22
b. help.txt –ASCII commands description file............................................................................... 22
c. export.ini/import.ini –Export/Import configuration without IP settings................................. 22
d. channels.csv –Comma Separated Value File to export import channel list ............................. 22
e. ***.mib –SNMP MIB file........................................................................................................... 22
1. INTRODUCTION
For more than 20 years, Kvarta has been developing products for Broadcasters and CATV providers.
Our devices are used by major radio and television broadcasters and regulatory agencies.
Broadcasting is our passion. We know what you want and we have designed many devices, which are
perfectly adapted to your needs. These include RDS encoders, FM Radio monitors, CATV and IPTV
systems. KVARTA has a reputation for excellence and innovation among its clients and partners.
Our CATV and IPTV Headend, DVB Monitoring and broadcasting devices are growing in popularity
due to their reliability, quality and functionality at exceptional prices. All of our products have been
designed for professional broadcast use and fully meet the standards. Our devices incorporate
embedded web site and SNMP communication.
2. STB Monitor
2.1. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
In your package, you should receive:
•Your STB Monitor
•USB HDMI Input
•USB Infrared Transceiver
•Quick start guide
•Ethernet cable
•Power cable
•HDMI Splitter (Optional) for HDCP 2.2 supprt
•IEC to Schuko (Optional) for STB Power Supply remote restart
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2.2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE TV STREAM MONITOR
Communication ports
Ethernet 0
1Gbit for streaming or management
Ethernet 1
1Gbit for streaming or management
Included accessories
Infrared Rx/Tx
USB Infrared Transceiver for remote control emulation
HDMI Input
USB HDMI Input supporting (4K/60Hz)
STB Power Supply Socket*
Power Socket (Schuko) to reset the power supply of the set top box*
Streaming
HLS Live Streaming
HLS Live Streaming with less than 3 seconds delay
WebRTC
Ultra-low latency during manual configuration
Monitoring
Alarms
Audio Freeze Detection, Video Freeze Detection
Log, E-mail, SNMP traps
Available
SNMP Mib table
Downloadable from the device
HLS streaming
For remote observation of TV channels using VLC or another
compatible player
Automated Testing
Channel tests
Automatic channel switching and checking Audio/Video Freeze
Custom tests*
Custom sequence of actions (button clicks/waits/checks) *
Custom test templates*
Optional included with Custom tests. To facilitate multiple custom
test creation.*
Features
Supported devices
Any Set-Top-Box with HDMI output and a supported remote-control
(infrared), Apple TV, Roku, PS4, PS3, XBox One, XBox 360, Fire TV,etc
Browser requirements
Chrome or Firefox web browser
Other requirements
None. Complete standalone operation
NOTE: Does NOT require any outbound network access to portal or
the cloud.
Power Supply
Supply voltage
230V/115V
Voltage tolerance
+/- 10%
Main AC frequency
45-65 Hz
Fuse
2A
Consumption
50 VA
Mechanical aspects
Height
1U (44,5 mm)
Width
483 mm
Depth
265 mm
Net weight
2 kg
Info
Updates
Available
Front panel LCD
Displays management/streaming IP address
* Optional
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3. Getting connected
3.1. Connecting to the embedded web site
1. Connect the Ethernet cable between the RJ45 and the network.
2. Open a Web browser (Chrome, Mozilla, Internet Explorer, …) and enter the monitor’s IP
address for Ethernet (Defaults: Ethernet 0: 192.168.3.3, Ethernet 1: 192.168.2.3) you just set
in the previous step. Log in with the default username and password (admin/admin). The
home page of the embedded web site is displayed:
NOTE: Your computer should have IP address which is in the same network.
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3.2. Interface and VLAN (802.1q) Configuration
The device can receive streams from different interfaces and VLAN.
From the left menu select “Interface Settings”. Enable VLAN and select which VLANs should be used
by entering VLAN ID. It can be from 1 to 4094. VLAN equal to 0 will not use VLAN filter.
3.3. LCD Display
The front panel LCD displays version information as well as current IP settings for Ethernet 0 and
Ethernet 1 and their connection status.
3.4. Back panel
•ETHERNET 0 –Ethernet connection (1Gbit port)
•ETHERNET 1 –Ethernet connection (1Gbit port)
•IEC Connector –AC Power Supply connection 230V/115V
•Infrared USB Input –Dedicated for infrared transceiver
•USB Inputs –for the HDMI Input external device
•Optional –IEC STB power supply output to restart the STB device
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3.5. Included Accessories
•USB Infrared Transceiver
•USB HDMI Input
3.6.STB Hardware Restart (*Optional)
•Built in IEC female power output to restart the power supply of the external STB device
•Included accessories: IEC to Schuko
3.7. HDMI Splitter Connection (*Optional)
NOTE: HDMI Splitter is required for 4K HDCP encrypted HDMI signals.
1. Connect USB power port of the HDMI splitter to one of the 4 free USB 3.0 ports at the back
of the STB Monitor.
2. Connect HDMI OUT2 to HDMI Capture (HDMI to USB)
3. Connect HDMI Capture USB port to one of the 4 USB 3.0 ports at the back of the STB
Monitor.
4. Connect HDMI cable of the STB (Set-Top-Box) Receiver to the HDMI input of the splitter
5. Important: Set EDID to 4K5.1 or 4K7.1 to enable receiving HDCP encrypted HDMI signals
a. NOTE: If you connect TV or Monitor to HDMI OUT1 you can leave the EDID to COPY1.
So that HDCP uses the EDID of the TV.
b. Scaler could be set to ON, however, scaler setting should not affect the captured
video signal.
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3.8. System Configuration
•Contains system files, CPU information, manual time configuration and factory reset
•Device name: –changes the default device name
•config.ini and config2.ini(backup): –stores all device configurations (can be downloaded
from current device and uploaded to other STB Monitor devices)
•help.txt –contains ASCII commands
•Selecting FACTORY_RESET will prompt you to confirm if you wish to reset the monitors
default factory settings (NOTE: this will NOT reset the device’s IP address)
3.9. System Reset
How to reset the STB Monitor to its default IP address (192.168.2.3 and 192.168.3.3) and default
configuration settings:
•Press the front panel reset button with a small screw for 5 seconds
•Factory reset message will appear on the front panel.
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4. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION
4.1. STB Monitor
•Click on the STB Monitor link in the side menu to display the current device status and view
the video stream of the STB device. There are two modes of operation Auto (Automated testing) and
Manual (Manually send remote control commands to the device).
4.1.1. Auto mode –Automated testing
•In auto mode round robin scan of all tests is done. Video shows the current STB HDMI output
status. The LIVE HLS link can be opened in an external video player like VLC.
4.1.1. Manual mode –Manually send remote control commands
•In manual mode remote controls can be send using the infrared remote control on the web
page. Live Low Latency video is displayed (with less than 1 second delay) in order for best
user experience.
NOTE: Only one Live Low Latency client is allowed. All of the following connections will be HLS
Live streams with (~3seconds delay).
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4.2. Automated Tests Status
•Clicking Status link on the top menu will open the tests status page. Click on a test box in
order to view details information for the selected test.
4.3. Automated Tests Configuration
•Clicking Configuration link on the top menu will open the test configuration web page.
Additional configuration icons will be displayed. To lock to a specific test, edit or delete a
test.
4.3.1. Channel Tests Configuration
•Configure the following for channel tests:
•Channel name –Program/Service name
•Channel number to auto switch using the USB Infrared Remote Control Transmitter
•Check Audio Freeze/Video Freeze/Audio&Video Freeze or OFF
•Priority and Time Profile (*Optional)
•NOTE: Channel tune time and Channel confirm key are configured in Config Channel Tests.
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4.3.3. Channel Test Information Page
•Status –Displays status log for a period of up to 10 days.
•Video –Displays recorded video during execution of the test (minimal 10 minutes between
recorded videos is applied to avoid storage failure). You can download the mp4 file.
•Thumbnail –Thumbnail is recorded at the end of each test
•Log & Export –Contains logged statuses used to draw the Status log graph
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4.4. Alarms Status/Configuration
4.4.1. Alarms Status
In alarms status web page, you can view all active alarms.
NOTE: You can trigger temporary silence mode for up to 24 Hours during maintenance hours to avoid
receiving alarms.
NOTE: Confirmation time is the time period for all alarms before triggering and sending alarm email
or trap. This is used if there are short period (glitches) and temporary faults to avoid receiving too
many alarm messages.
4.4.2. Alarms Configuration
Contains configuration table of all enabled alarms and the respective thresholds.
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4.5. Priority Channels & Time Profiles (*Optional)
4.5.1. Priority channel
NOTE: Priority channels are checked each round-robin cycle. While non priority channels are checked
on every second cycle. Thus, increasing the speed of alarming for priority channels. All priority
channels are marked with a star.
4.5.2. Time Profiles
Time Profiles option enables specifying different schedules for different programs. You can
disable/enable (ON check) checking of the channel for specific period of the day/week/weekend. You
can also change the confirmation time to trigger the alarm for specific channel. Higher confirmation
time leads to sending alarms after that period thus avoiding alarms for short term faults.
For example, outages during the day come mostly from issues in the network (thus short
confirmation time can be used), outages during nights come from maintenance windows and take a
few minutes to 1-2 hours. So for the nights, it would be great if alarms could be triggered only after a
long(er) time setting confirmation time to 300 seconds for example.
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4.6. Remote Control Configuration
4.6.1. Recording remote control infrared codes
•You need to enable Rx Mode (Advanced configuration) from Remote Controls -> Config
•You will then see additional tab Advanced Configuration
•You can add/edit remote controls in Advanced Configuration -> Infrared Codes
•Press Add new to create new Remote Control configuration
•You need to have the remote control pointing to the USB IR Transceiver at no more than 3
cm from the IR head like on the photo below:
•Press random keys for 2-3 seconds until you get the following:
•Configure each key by selecting/writing the key name in “Remote control key” field.
•Press the button until it is recognized. Like on the photo below:
•The same procedure should be done for all keys.
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4.6.2. Design Remote Control with SVG Image
•You need an SVG image of the remote control the preferred resolution is about 200x700
(width/height).
•Each button should be in a figure (rectangular or circular) with attribute name “key” and the
value should be the infrared key name for example “KEY_MENU”.
•The color of the figure should be black fill (flat color) with opacity of 50%.
•The name of the SVG file should be the same as the name of the remote control plus .svg.
•You need to upload the svg file from: Advanced Configuration -> Configuration files -> Upload
•Tutorial video for more details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q2uHbN5k4g
4.6.3. Design Remote Control with built in HTML Table and CSS styles
•Set width and height in Advanced Configuration -> Design -> General
•Configure the Buttons and design in Advanced Configuration -> Design -> Buttons
oThe remote-control design is in an HTML table with 12 columns
oFor example: If you want 3 buttons in a row each button should have 4 columns. If
you want 4 buttons in a row each button should have 3 columns.
oYou can use the following button types:
▪BUTTON_ICON –Configure the icon, action and class. Note: Fontawesome 4
icons are used
▪BUTTON_TEXT –Configure the text, action and class.
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5. Advanced Configuration
5.1. Installing new updates
•Current device firmware is displayed in the General -> System -> Update tab
•There are 4 ways for installing new updates:
1. Online Update
oYou can check for updates for your device through the “Online Update” button
oRefresh the embedded website and your new firmware is ready to use
NOTE: Please, do not turn off the power of the device while updating!
NOTE: The device should have Internet access.
2. Manual update
oSelect General -> System -> Update
oClick on [Online update version.txt] –a new tab appears
oDownload the update file from the URL link inside version.txt file.
oUpload the file and a new button (“Update to …”) will appear next to the “Online
Update” button
oClick on it and the device will be updated
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3. Update through a local server
oSelect General -> System -> Configuration
o“Update location” by inserting your local server’s name (e.g.
www.operator.net/updates and click “Save”
oSelect General -> System -> Update
oClick on [Online update version.txt]
oSave it as version.txt and change the URL to your local server’s name (e.g.
URL=http://www.operator.net/updates/update.dvbStreamMonitor-1.64-
17.02.2021)
oUpload both version.txt and the update files to your local server
oClick the “Online Update” button
NOTE: If the version is not new, the device will not be updated.
4. Automatic update
oSelect General -> System -> Configuration
oSelect one of the several options for “Automatic updates” and click “Save”
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5.3. System Restart
Restart STB restarts the external STB using the output power port. (Optional)
Restart USB IR restart the connected USB IR transceiver
Restart Application restarts the STB service application.
Reboot Device reboots the STB operating system.
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