Sencore TXS 3800 User manual
Quick Start Guide TXS 3800
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About This Quick Start Guide
This guide is for helping new customers get their Sencore TXS 3800 setup and
running as quickly and easily as possible.
The TXS 3800 series of ATSC 3.0 transcoders can receive an ATSC 3.0 signal
and transcode up to 4x services.
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
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 TXS 3800 hardware itself, the box should include
power cables or AC adapters and various rackmount hardware.
Equipment Installation and Power Up
The TXS 3800 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 TXS 3800 server hardware is specified to operate in the range of 100–
240VAC, 50-60Hz
Figure 3: TXS 3800 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 TXS 3800 operation
3. eth0 Port: Network port for management.
4. eth1 Port: Network port for management.
5. VGA Monitor Output
6. ATSC 3.0 RF receiver module
Establish a Web Connection to the TXS 3800
To access the TXS 3800 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 TXS 3800 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.
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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 TXS
3800 factory setting, a web browser can be used to access the web user
interface at 10.0.20.101.
Figure 2: Setting the IP address manually in Windows
Connecting Monitor and Keyboard to the TXS 3800
It is also possible to configure the network settings of the TXS 3800 using a
monitor and keyboard connected directly to the server. Once the TXS 3800
server boots, a console screen will be shown which will allow viewing and
configuring the IP settings of the system
Figure 3: TXS 3800 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
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Figure 4: TXS 3800 Console Configuration Screen
Connect to the Web User Interface of the TXS 3800
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 TXS 3800 in the browser URL field and
press ENTER. The TXS 3800 login screen will be displayed. The default user is
admin and the default password is mpeg101. Click Login to continue.
Figure 5: TXS 3800 Web UI Login Screen
Define Transcoder Configuration
Once logged in, the main screen of the TXS 3800 is displayed. Click on a
Transcoder tab to begin configuring the TXS 3800 for operation.
Figure 6: TXS 3800 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: +1-605-978-4600
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