Sencore ARD 3100 User manual

Quick Start Guide ARD 3100 and ARD 3400
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About This Quick Start Guide
This guide is for helping new customers get their Sencore ARD 3100 and ARD
3400 setup and running as quickly and easily as possible.
The ARD 3x00 series of ATSC 3.0 receiver decoders can receive an ATSC 3.0
signal and decode up to 4x services. The ARD 3100 can decode up to 1x
UHD/HD/SD service and output to SDI which can be synchronized to a genlock
signal. The ARD 3400 can decode up to 1xUHD or up to 4x HD/SD services and
output to SDI. Multiple outputs can be synchronized to a genlock source.
Download the Full User’s Manual
The current versions of the full user’s manuals can be obtained from the
Download tab of individual product pages on our website: www.sencore.com or
by emailing Sencore ProCare support at [email protected].
Unpack the Equipment
Check that there are no signs of damage to equipment due to transport. If the
equipment appears to be damaged, please contact Sencore ProCare for support.
In addition to the Sencore ARD 3100 and ARD 3400 hardware itself, the box
should include power cables or AC adapters and various rackmount hardware.
Equipment Installation and Power Up
The ARD 3100 and ARD 3400 server hardware is designed for rack installation
and should be securely connected to the rack using the included rack rails and
screws suitable for the rack type. Note that there should be sufficient room for air
to freely flow around the unit, ensuring proper cooling. The chassis requires front-
to-back airflow.
The ARD 3100 and ARD 3400 server hardware is specified to operate in the
range of 100–240VAC, 50-60Hz
There are two chassis options that may be used for the ARD 3100 and ARD
3400. The port details for both chassis are shown in Figures 1 and 2.
Figure 1: ARD 3100 and ARD 3400 Rear Port Connectors
Figure 2: ARD 3100 and ARD 3400 Rear Port Connectors
1. Dual Power Connectors: Provides AC power connection for powering
the system
2. IPMI Port: Can be used for remote server management, but not
normally used in the ARD 3100 & 3400 operation
3. eth0 Port: Network port for management.
4. eth1 Port: Network port for management.
5. VGA Monitor Output
6. SDI output module with genlock
7. ATSC 3.0 RF receiver module
NOTE: For details on connecting and configuring SDI outputs see the full user’s
manual.
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Establish a Web Connection to the ARD 3100 & 3400
To access the ARD 3x00 web user interface, it is necessary to establish an
Ethernet connection to the device. There are two alternative ways to connect to
or set the device’s management IP address: using the pre-set management IP
address or connecting a monitor and keyboard to the server.
Using the Pre-Set Management IP Address
The Sencore ARD 3x00 is shipped with the following factory settings for the
network ports:
eth0 Default IP Address: 10.0.20.101
eth0 Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
eth1 Default IP Address: DHCP
To connect to the web UI, the PC used for setup should have corresponding
network settings. Connect a PC directly to eth0 using an Ethernet cable.
For Windows, the network parameters are set in the Control Panel —Network
and Internet —Network and Sharing Center —Network Connection —
Properties —Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties view, as shown in figure
2. Select the user defined address and set the PC’s IP address to 10.0.20.60 and
the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0.
When the IP address of the PC has been set in the same subnet as the ARD
3x00 factory setting, a web browser can be used to access the web user
interface at 10.0.20.101.
Figure 3: Setting the IP address manually in Windows
Connecting Monitor and Keyboard to the ARD 3x00
It is also possible to configure the network settings of the ARD 3x00 using a
monitor and keyboard connected directly to the server. Once the ARD 3x00
server boots, a console screen will be shown which will allow viewing and
configuring the IP settings of the system

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Figure 4: ARD 3100 and ARD 3400 Console Screen
The eth0 and eth1 IP addresses are shown on the initial main menu. If the IP
addresses are not shown or they are to be changed, press the ENTER key on
the keyboard to advance to the next menu.
The next screen allows configuration of both global network settings and the
configuration of any of the eth ports. Select Configure Networks to change the
host name, default gateway or DNS settings. Select eth0 Adapter Status to
change the IP mode (static/DHCP), IP address, netmask, or gateway for eth0.
Select the other Adapter Status selections to configure the other eth ports.
Configure the networks settings to be appropriate for your network and consult
the full user manual if more instructions are needed.
Once the network ports are configured, press ESC to return to the main menu.
Verify that the correct IP address is displayed for eth0 or eth1. A reboot is not
necessary for the settings to be applied
Figure 5: ARD 3100 & 3400 Console Configuration Screen
Connect to the Web User Interface of the ARD 3x00
Launch a web browser application on the management PC. The following web
browsers are supported:
•Microsoft Edge
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 or higher
•Mozilla Firefox
•Google Chrome
Type the management IP address of the ARD 3x00 in the browser URL field and
press ENTER. The ARD 3x00 login screen will be displayed. The default user is
admin and the default password is mpeg101. Click Login to continue.
Figure 6: ARD 3100 and ARD 3400 Web UI Login Screen

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Define Decoder Configuration
Once logged in, the main screen of the ARD 3x00 is displayed. Click on the
Decoder tab to begin configuring the ARD 3x00 for operation.
Figure 7: ARD 3100 and ARD 3400 Main Screen
Support
Reference the full User Manual for more information about operation or
troubleshooting the unit.
Contact Sencore ProCare for support, if required.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [phone]