Optibase MGW 2000e User manual

MGW 2000e
MPEG-2 Video Streaming Server
(Version 4.0)
Quick Start Guide

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Optibase Inc., California. (c) 2006 Optibase Inc. All rights reserved.
Published 2006, Israel
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Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your MGW
2000e unit from potential damage and to ensure your own
personal safety.
When using MGW 2000e
As you operate MGW 2000e, observe the following safety
guidelines
Note
Do not open the MGW 2000e unit, as this will void your warranty. MGW
2000e does not contain any user serviceable parts.
•Before installing MGW 2000e, unplug the system to help
prevent electric shock or system board damage. Certain
system board components continue to receive power any
time MGW 2000e is connected to AC power.
•To help prevent electric shock, plug the power cable into
properly grounded sources. Use only properly grounded
extensions and adaptors as the need arises.
•Use only a UL Recognized power cord.
•Make sure nothing rests on your MGW 2000e power cable
and that the cables are not located where they can be
stepped or tripped over.
•Do not spill food or liquids on your MGW 2000e unit.
•Do not push any objects into free slots of your MGW 2000e
unit. Doing so will damage your MGW 2000e unit and can
cause fire or electrical shock by shorting out interior
components.

•Keep your MGW 2000e unit away from radiators and heat
sources. Also, do not block cooling vents. Avoid placing
loose papers underneath your MGW 2000e unit. Do not
place your MGW 2000e unit in a closed-in wall unit or on a
bed, sofa, or rug.
•When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its
strain relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a
connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this
type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before
disconnecting the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep
them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins.
Also, before you connect a cable, make sure both
connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
•ESD Warning: Normal handling precautions should be
taken to avoid static discharge.

MGW 2000e Overview
MGW 2000e transmits multiple channels of live TV and video
over IP networks. It can receive up to six live analog signals,
encode them in real-time to MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 and then
stream them over an IP network in multicast or unicast mode.
With MGW 2000e, organizations can utilize their IP networks
for business TV, training and corporate communications.
MGW 2000e encodes, multiplexes and transmits up to 6 live
MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 streams.
A Web-based remotely controlled management application lets
you configure, control and operate multiple streams.
MGW 2000e ships with two network interface cards (NIC)
enabling you to transmit streams over one NIC and use the
second one to configure and operate MGW 2000e.
This guide instructs you on how to connect MGW 2000e to a
network and initialize for the first use. It also guides you in
encoding one live channel from an analog or digital source with
pre-set default parameters.
Detailed instructions on setting streaming and encoding
parameters can be found in the user manual.

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MGW 2000e Components
Chassis Components Description
MGW 2000e chassis ‘Housing’ of the MGW 2000e system.
Power cord that fits your local Din
socket.
Connects to MGW 2000e's power
connector
(not supplied by Optibase).
Network cables - shielded category 5 Connect MGW 2000e's NICs A and
B to two different network segments
(not supplied by Optibase).
19”, 23” or ETSI mounted bracket Rack-mounts MGW 2000e.
RS-232 cable Connects PC to MGW 2000e.
USB disk The USB disk is optional. It connects
to MGW 2000e and provides space
to store video clips
(not supplied by Optibase).
Encoding Modules Description
MGE-100 Encodes video from Composite and
S-Video sources at SIF and QSIF
resolutions and audio from
unbalanced audio sources.
MGE-200 FD1 720 Encodes video from Composite and
S-Video sources at SIF, QSIF, HD1
2/3 D1, 3/4 D1 and FD1 resolutions
and audio from unbalanced sources.
MGE-200D FD1 720 Like MGE-200 FD1 720, but encodes
SDI video sources and unbalanced
and AES3 sources.
MGE-200 Low Latency Supports Optibase's low latency
optimized microcode for encoding at
a reduced latency.
Encoding Module Components Description
Video BNC cable Connects a Composite or SDI
source.
S-Video MiniDIN cable Connects an S-Video source.
Audio Stereo MiniJack cable Connects an unbalanced source.
RCA Coaxial cable Connects an AES3 source.
Table 1: MGW 2000e Components

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Getting Started
This section describes how to unpack and initialize MGW
2000e. It instructs you on encoding and transmitting a UDP
stream under default conditions by using one encoding module
and MGW 2000e Director.
For instructions on encoding and transmitting RTP streams,
refer to the user manual.
Unpacking MGW 2000e
1. Choose a dry location for MGW 2000e, which complies
with the requirements regarding temperature specified in
the user manual.
2. Unpack MGW 2000e and its components carefully and
make sure that you have all the required components
available.
3. Desk-mount or rack-mount MGW 2000e.
Power Supply
MGW 2000e operates at 90/260V AC. The power cord connects
to the power connector on MGW 2000e’s rear panel. MGW
2000e recognizes your local voltage automatically.
MGW 2000e does not ship with a power cord. You will have to
purchase a power cord that fits your local DIN socket.

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Installing an Encoding Module in MGW 2000e
Before you start operating MGW 2000e, you have to install one
of the encoding modules listed in Table 1.
For instructions on installing encoding modules, refer to chapter
2 in the user manual.
For tables showing where to connect sources, refer to page 17.
User Authorization
MGW 2000e operates from two user platforms. Table 2
illustrates their access authorization and the tasks they can
perform. For additional tasks performed by the users, refer to
the user manual.
User Password Task Remarks
Administrator Administrator Initializes MGW 2000e
via HyperTerminal from
a separate PC.
Connects via
RS-232.
Configures MGW
2000e via Telnet from a
PC in the network.
Connects
through the
network
Operates MGW 2000e
using MGW 2000e
Director.
Connects
through the
network.
MGW2000Guest -- Views the configuration
using MGW 2000e
Director and previews
content that is being
encoded.
Connects
through the
network.
Table 2: MGW 2000e’s User Profile
Note
•Disconnect the power cable from the power connector prior to
performing any task on the MGW 2000e unit.
•Avoid touching inside free slots as this may cause electrical hazards.
Touching inside free slots may also damage your MGW 2000e unit.