Mediastar Evolution 780-AV User manual

MediaStar 780-AV Digital Media Decoder and IP Television Receiver
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QUICK START GUIDE
It is specically designed to be deployed close to the display screen and provides Composite, RGB, YPbPr (780-AV
models) or HDMI (780-AV and 780-SL models) video outputs. The video output resolutions of 480i/480p/576i/560p
are supported for SD and for HD 720p (60fps) and 1080i (50/60).
Important Safety Instructions
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 a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
9. This unit must be installed using a mains (AC supply) plug and
socket that contains a protective earth (ground).
The mains socket must be located near the equipment,
remain operable and be easily accessible to disconnect the
unit in the case of an emergency.
10. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or
grounding-type plug. A polarised 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 t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
13. Use only with the cart, stand tripod, bracket, or table specied
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.
14. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
15. Refer all servicing to qualied 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.
The MediaStar Evolution 780 is a fully featured
video and audio media player ideally suited for
corporate, educational, sports, digital-signage
and other commercial applications. It can play
out SD and HD MPEG-2 or H264 encoded video
and audio network streams, show live web
pages from the internet or show les and web
pages stored in internal ash memory.
What’s in the box:
• 780 unit
• AC mains adaptor (non PoE versions)
• HDMI to HDMI cable
• 3.5mm to 2 x Phono (audio) cable
• Phono to Phono (video) cable
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Installation
When locating the 780 unit, ensure that a clearance distance of 25mm (1”) is maintained around the ventilation
airow. Items that could accidentally block the ventilation grills or impede the cooling airow must not be located near
the unit. The 780 must not be installed where there is a possibility of exposure to condensation, dripping or splashing
liquids. Containers lled with uid should not be located in the vicinity of this unit.
Connect the 780 unit to the display device using the desired video interface. Composite Video is available from the
yellow CVBS phono connector, Component YPbPr/RGB from the three coloured phono connectors, or HDMI/DVI from
the HDMI connector. Connect the stereo analogue audio output from the 3.5mm Jack socket if required. If you are
using the HDMI output, digital audio is provided on this cable, as well as digital video.
The 780 unit can be powered using an external mains/ DC power supply, or units ordered with the Power over
Ethernet (PoE) option (denoted with a part number ending with - PoE) can also be powered with an 802.3af compliant
PoE system.
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Powering with an external mains/DC power supply
The external mains/DC power supply input rating must
meet the specications of the mains supply at the installa-
tion location. Only the LPS (Limited Power Source) power
supply provided with this equipment should be used.
This device must be installed using a mains (AC supply)
plug and socket that is located near the equipment, that
remains operable and be easily accessible to disconnect
the unit in the case of an emergency.
Insert the DC jack plug of the mains/DC power supply
unit into the jack socket on the Endpoint unit. Plug in the
mains/DC power supply unit, switch on and check that
the indicator LED on the connector edge of the unit is lit.
Powering as a 802.3af PoE Powered Device (PD)
On the PoE equipped network system, power to the
780 unit can be supplied via the CAT5/6/6e/7 cable.
The 780 unit will automatically negotiate with the power
supply equipment and power up when the cable is
inserted in the 780’s RJ45 sock.
A blue LED (on the side of the unit close to the RJ45 socket)
will be illuminated to indicate PoE is operational.
The operation of the 780 is then identical to that when
an external DC power supply is used. If a DC power supply
is connected at the same time as PoE is in use, the 780
will take most power from the local DC supply, but will
maintain the PoE power supply link.
Booting Up
Once powered, the LED indicator close to the Composite
output phono connector will initially be orange. After
approximately 15 seconds, the video outputs will become
active and then show an initialising screen.
During the boot sequence the screen may go blank for
a few seconds, then return to showing the initialising
prompt. When booting is complete (typically 90 seconds
after power up) the indicator LED will turn green and the
INFO menu will be shown on screen. When this menu
clears, the 780 is fully booted.
The INFO menu will show important information about
the 780 unit, including its network IP address settings
(these may have been automatically obtained from a
network DHCP server).
The default 780 settings are as follows:
IP Network Address: DHCP
Video Output: HDMI and YPbPr 720p
USB Keyboard/Mouse: Enabled
The 780’s network MAC address is printed on the under-
side of the unit. 780 conguration can now be carried out
using the MediaStar Infra-Red Remote Control unit (RCU)
(ordered separately) with on-screen menus, or by using
HTTP browser software and the conguration web pages
on the 780 unit.
Infra Red Remote Control
The 780 conguration menus can be setup using the
MediaStar Infra-Red Remote Control Unit - RCU (order
separately - 791/3W). Ensure the RCU is at least 1 metre
(3”) away from the IR receiver for reliable operation.
Pressing any key on the RCU will cause the green indicator
LED to ash o then on again to verify IR reception. If this
does not occur, check the RCU batteries and ensure no
other IR ‘emitters’ are in view of the IR receiver (this will
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A remote IR receiver module can be used with the 780
unit if required. This can be ordered separately – part
number 911-4141. When the remote IR sensor is used,
the IR receiver on-board the 780 is disabled.
Please note that on-screen menus take a short time to
update. Repeated key presses are stored and may lead
to menu selection diculties.
When moving around on-screen menus, use the up/down
arrows to jump between elds, and the +/- arrows select
dierent eld settings.
Video Output Control
The 780 unit will output active video on either the Compos-
ite output or the HDMI/YPbPr outputs. The active output
can be switched with the RCU or via web page menus.
To check your display is connected to the active video
output, press the INFO (or MENU) button on the RCU. If
you see the info menu showing the IP address, Unit name,
serial number etc (or the main menu), you are watching
the active video output.
If you see a prompt on-screen saying ‘Press [] to move
active video to this output’ your display is connected to
the in-active video output.
To switch the active video output using the RCU, press the
INFO (or MENU) button. The Info menu (or main menu) will
be shown on the active output, and ‘Press [] to move active
video to this output’ is shown on the in-active output.
Press the [] button on the RCU – the in-active video output
then asks for the GREEN button to be pressed to conrm
the change. After a few seconds the active video output
will swap displays.
If you do not have an RCU, use the 780’s conguration
web pages to make this change. In the Video Output
Selection/Active output eld, select SD for Composite
output or HD for HDMI/YPbPr output.
• If you are using the Composite output and the image
appears in monochrome, then it is likely the NTSC/PAL
setting is wrong.
• If the YPbPr/RGB output image colour is incorrect, it is
likely the current YPbPr or RGB video setting does not
match your display input. If the YPbPr image cannot be
seen, try changing the video refresh rate (50/60Hz).
• If you are using the HDMI output, the 780 will
automatically negotiate with the display to select a
visible picture format.
Setting the 780-AV IP address
Each 780 unit is pre-congured with its IP address set to DHCP. When connected to the network the 780 will
automatically obtain an IP address from the DHCP server. The IP address being used can be seen on the Info
menu shown after boot-up, or shown when the RCU INFO button is pressed.
If no DHCP server is available on the network, use the RCU and on-screen menus to set a xed IP address.
The MAC address of the unit can be found on the Info menu and also on the label on the bottom face of the unit.
Once IP connectivity is established with the unit, use standard browser software (MS Windows Internet Explorer or
Firefox for example) to access the conguration menus. Enter the IP address (or host name) of the 780 unit into the
URL address bar, to see the menus.
The Network Setup menu will allow you to make specic IP network conguration settings. Contact your network
administrator to ensure any manual settings made are appropriate for your network.
Using RS232 Serial or USB Communications
Use a terminal emulator program (e.g. Hyperterminal)
to issue commands. The serial communications settings
are: 9600 Baud, 8 bits data, 1 stop bit, no parity, no ow
control. To set the static IP address using this method,
turn echo on by using the command: echoon.
Then use the command:
setipconf, dhcp=”false”,dnsaddr=””, gatewayaddr=””,
hostname=”evo-4011051”,localaddr=”192.168.66.5”,
localnetmask=”255.255.255.0”
Please note that the dhcp parameter is set to “true”
by default, and will have to be set to “false” before any
other network parameters can be congured. Local
address and localnetmask will have to be specied as
a minimum requirement for this command to work.
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780-AV Operating mode
The 780 unit can be congured to work in Standalone mode, in Playlist Mode (for operation with the Drag & Drop
Administrator), or in Login Mode (for operation with the MediaStar Pro Administrator system). The operating mode
can be set on the Main menu/Operating Mode menu.
Standalone Mode
In standalone mode, the 780 unit can be congured to display dierent types of media, in a similar way to selecting
dierent TV channels at home. Each channel number has video and audio ‘media’ associated with it, and a URL that
enables the 780 to access that content when the channel is selected.
The media can be network UDP TV streams, web pages, JPEG les etc. The channel URLs are dened in menus and stored
locally on the unit. Each 780 unit operates on its own, with user channel selection from a RCU or he web page menus.
Playlist Mode
Playlist Mode allows an unlimited number of 780 units to be congured and administered centrally with the MediaStar
Evolution Drag & Drop Administration software.
780 units download a play list le from a central server that denes the media that is shown, its sequence and timing.
In addition, user channel changes can be dened that start playing out pre-dened media sequences. See the MediaStar
Evolution Drag & Drop Administration Software Guide for more details.
Login Mode
Login Mode allows the 780 device to operate in conjunction with the MediaStar Pro Admin system. This allows multiple
780 units to have a series of channel tiers dened centrally. Users can change channels in a similar manner to Standalone
Mode, and timed channel switching events can also be congured. See the MediaStar Pro Administration Software Guide
for more details.
Conguration menus
The 780 unit’s conguration menus allow operational parameters to be set. These can be accessed on-screen with
a RCU or networked units can be accessed with a standard PC browser. The menus are functionally similar in both
cases. When using web pages, full contextual help is provided on the right side of the screen. When changes have
been made, press the APPLY button at the bottom of the page to ensure these take eect.
Conguration menus include:
Status – shows the current status of the Endpoint,
including the IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, DNS,
Controller, Software Version, Serial Number, Mac
Address, Temperature and Video Output. Please
note, the temperature shows the internal unit
temperature and not the ambient temperature.
Readings up to 70ºC are normal.
Operating mode – species the 780 Mode of operation
(as described).
Standalone Channels – sets the parameters necessary
for the standalone channels and the display device such
as whether a channel is enabled (on/o) the name
displayed on the screen for the channel, the prex for
the URL dening the channel, and the main part of the
URL for the channel.
Channel URLs have the following forms:
udp://multicast_ip_address:port – Species an
MPEG-2/H264 multicast transport stream.
udp://port - Species an MPEG-2/H264 unicast
transport stream.
http://server/page OR http://server:port/path –
species the channel is a rendered HTML page.
le://lename - species a video le to display.
This will be downloaded from the media download
location and stored locally (on xGB units only).
monitor://#o - species that the video output is
switched o when this channel is selected. This also
requires the menu Display Device/Control Display
Device to be ticked and the Display type to be set to
make it work! Setting Display Type = Videoblanking
disables the video signals.
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Network Setup – allows specication of Network
Connection, Static or DHCP addressing, Hostname, IP
Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway settings.
Conrm these with the network administrator before
conguring.
Video Output Selection – allows the output video
format to be specied, including HD image resolutions
and NTSC/PAL composite video standards.
Display Device – allows the display device to be
switched on/o or switched to a particular input.
Supported display devices include Pioneer, Panasonic,
Fujitsu, NEC, Sony, Samsung and LG. Inputs supported
are BNC, DVI, HDMI, AV and Component (appropriate
to the display). Video output blanking is also supported.
On/O Control – allows the display device to be set
to switch on or o at a specic time each day.
Date/Time – allows setting of correct date and time
including connection to a NTP Time Server if accessible
via the network.
Update Locations – specify where the unit will look
for software updates, media les and centralised unit
conguration les.
SNMP – allows conguration of SNMP community
and trap targets.
Email Logs – conguration of who log les are
emailed to and when.
Event Log – displays a list of events generated by
the unit.
Media Files – shows a list of les stored locally on
xGB units.
Display Control – change channel, volume, mute,
brightness, contrast and hue.
Set 780 Unit Password – a password may be set to
prevent the unauthorised modication of the 780
conguration. A password must consist of exactly
six digits from 0-9. If a password gets lost, contact
Cabletime for assistance.the unit.
Enablement – enter enablement codes here to
recongure or expand the capabilities or your unit.
Details can be obtained from your reseller or Cabletime.
Installation notes
IP Address:
Unit Name:
Serial Number:
Unit Location:
Output Resolution:
Display Type

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Declaration of Conformity
Cabletime Limited declares that the products listed below, when installed and
operated as described here, conform to the requirements of the directives shown:
Directives:
2004/108/EC EMC Directive
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
The standards applied are:
EN55022:1998 Limits and methods of measurement of radio interference characteristics of
information technology equipment.
EN61000-6-3:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility – generic immunity standard.
EN61000-6-1:2001 EMC Immunity.
EN60950-1:2001
IEC60950-1:2001 Specication for safety of information technology equipment, including electrical
business equipment, with CB variations for US, Canada, Japan, and Australia.
CB Certication
All EU countries, Switzerland, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina,
UAE, South Africa, India, Russian Federation, Turkey
I hereby declare that the products listed here conform to the directives shown above when installed and used
according to their respective manuals.
Keith Watts
Technical Director
September 2016
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United States of America
Cabletime Limited declares this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Subpart B (15.107, 15.109). These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Correct Disposal of this Product
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accessories should not be disposed with other household waste at the end of its working life.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote
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