X-Digital System XDS PRO4-P User manual

XDS PRO4-P
Satellite Receiver
User’s Guide

XDS PRO4-P Receiver User‟s Guide
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Warning!
Approved external telecom power cross protection must be incorporated into
the final installation in accordance with Annex NAC of UL/CSA standard
60950-1. Failure to comply may result in a fire or electric shock hazard and
will void regulatory compliance certification.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION OF THIS DEVICE IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE
RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Important Information......................................................................................... 6
1.2 Hardware Upgradeability.................................................................................... 6
1.3 Hardware Versatility........................................................................................... 6
1.4 Network Management System............................................................................ 7
2 GETTING STARTED................................................................................................ 8
2.1 General Guidelines.............................................................................................. 8
2.2 Unpacking the Receiver...................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 List of Contents........................................................................................... 9
2.3 Safety Precautions............................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 Excessive Temperature............................................................................... 9
2.3.2 Proper Ventilation....................................................................................... 9
2.3.3 Heat, Humidity, and Dust ........................................................................... 9
2.3.4 Power Cord Cabling.................................................................................. 10
2.3.5 Proper Grounding...................................................................................... 10
2.3.6 Circuit Overloading .................................................................................. 10
2.3.7 Foreign Objects......................................................................................... 10
2.4 Physical Installation of the Receiver................................................................. 11
2.4.1 Rack Mounting the Receiver .................................................................... 11
2.4.2 Uneven Loading of Rack.......................................................................... 11
2.5 Connecting to the Satellite Dish ....................................................................... 11
2.5.1 DC Voltage Requirement.......................................................................... 11
2.5.2 Warnings About Shorting DC................................................................... 12
2.6 Connecting to the Ethernet Network................................................................. 12
2.6.1 Connecting the Cables .............................................................................. 12
2.6.2 Using DHCP or Static IP Addresses......................................................... 12
2.6.3 Assigning a TCP/IP Address .................................................................... 13
2.6.4 Assigning a Subnet Mask.......................................................................... 13
2.6.5 Assigning a Default Gateway ................................................................... 13
2.6.6 Proxy Server Configuration...................................................................... 13
2.6.7 DNS Server Configuration........................................................................ 13
2.7 Connecting the Audio Ports.............................................................................. 13
2.7.1 Analog Audio Ports................................................................................... 14
2.7.2 Digital Audio Port..................................................................................... 14
2.8 Connecting the Relay Ports............................................................................... 14
2.8.1 Physical Ports............................................................................................ 14
2.8.2 Cues........................................................................................................... 14
2.9 Connecting the Program Associated Data (PAD) Port..................................... 14
2.9.1 In-Band Ancillary Data............................................................................. 15
2.9.2 Out-of-Band Ancillary Data ..................................................................... 15
2.10 Connecting the Modem..................................................................................... 15
3 FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS.............................................................................. 15
3.1 Status LEDs ...................................................................................................... 15
3.1.1 The Power LED ........................................................................................ 15
3.1.2 The Signal LED ........................................................................................ 16

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3.1.3 The Update LED....................................................................................... 16
3.1.4 The Fault LED .......................................................................................... 16
3.2 The LCD Display and User Interface ............................................................... 16
The Main Menu Options........................................................................................... 17
3.2.1 The Status Submenus................................................................................ 17
3.2.2 The SETUP Submenus ............................................................................. 18
3.2.2.1 The Setup:Network Submenus ............................................................. 20
3.2.2.2 The Setup:USB Submenus.................................................................... 22
3.2.2.3 The Setup:Relays Submenu.................................................................. 23
3.2.2.4 The SETUP:TUNER Submenus........................................................... 24
3.2.3 The AUDIO PORTS Submenus ............................................................... 25
3.2.3.1 The AUDIO PORTS:SETUP Submenus.............................................. 26
3.2.4 Receiver Master Menu Tree...................................................................... 27
3.2.5 MONITOR AND CONTROL INTERFACE ........................................... 28
3.3 Setting up a Console Connection...................................................................... 28
3.4 Console Commands.......................................................................................... 30
3.4.1 The ALARM Command ........................................................................... 30
3.4.2 The E0 and E1 Commands ....................................................................... 30
3.4.3 The Factory Command ............................................................................. 31
3.4.4 The FAN Command.................................................................................. 31
3.4.5 The HELP Command................................................................................ 31
3.4.6 The LOGS Command ............................................................................... 31
3.4.7 The Login Command................................................................................ 32
3.4.8 The Logout Command.............................................................................. 32
3.4.9 The MON Command ................................................................................ 32
3.4.10 The PID command.................................................................................... 32
3.4.11 The PORT Command ............................................................................... 32
3.4.12 The PING Command ................................................................................ 33
3.4.13 The QUIT Command................................................................................ 33
3.4.14 The SF Command ..................................................................................... 33
3.4.15 The SN Command..................................................................................... 33
3.4.16 The SS Command..................................................................................... 33
3.4.17 The TIME Command................................................................................ 34
3.4.18 The TUNER Command ............................................................................ 34
3.4.19 The VER Command.................................................................................. 34
3.4.20 The VOL Command ................................................................................. 35
4 RECEIVER WEB INTERFACE.............................................................................. 36
4.1 The General Menu ............................................................................................ 36
4.1.1 The Status Tab .......................................................................................... 36
4.1.2 The Tuner Tab........................................................................................... 37
4.1.3 The Setup Tab........................................................................................... 38
4.1.4 The Relays Tab......................................................................................... 39
4.1.5 The Logs Tab............................................................................................ 40
4.2 The Programming Menu................................................................................... 41
4.2.1 The Programs Tab..................................................................................... 41
4.2.2 The Recordings Tab.................................................................................. 41

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4.3 The Content Menu ............................................................................................ 42
4.3.1 The Audio Tab.......................................................................................... 42
4.3.2 The Traffic Tab......................................................................................... 42
4.3.3 The All Tab............................................................................................... 42
5 AFFILIATE WEB INTERFACE ............................................................................. 44
5.1 Accessing and Logging In ................................................................................ 44
5.2 Play Scheduling ................................................................................................ 45
5.3 Changing the Relay Mappings.......................................................................... 51
5.4 Port Schedules................................................................................................... 51
5.5 Configuration.................................................................................................... 52
6 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................... 54
6.1 Receiver Interface Specification....................................................................... 54
6.2 Mechanical/Electrical Specification ................................................................. 54
6.3 Environmental Specifications........................................................................... 54
6.4 M&C Interface Connector ................................................................................ 55
6.5 Relay Outputs.................................................................................................... 56
6.6 Analog Audio Output........................................................................................ 57
6.7 Analog and Digital Audio Input ....................................................................... 58
6.8 Digital Audio Output ........................................................................................ 59
6.9 PAD/ASYNC Output Port................................................................................ 60
6.10 Ethernet Port ..................................................................................................... 60
6.11 Modem (POTS) Port......................................................................................... 60
6.12 RF Input Parameters ......................................................................................... 61

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1 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the future of digital audio for the radio industry. This User‟s Guide is your
handbook for the X-Digital PRO4-P digital audio receiver. This receiver is equipped to
deliver multiple audio services in high quality digital audio for your radio station. It has
been designed to make use of all the digital communication features available today, and
to be upgraded to take advantage of the technologies of tomorrow.
The purpose of this guide is to provide an in depth technical guide to the PRO4-P
receiver. Please review the Quick Start Guide and Network Data sheet included with
your receiver for step by step instructions on setting up your receiver.
1.1 Important Information
Throughout this guide, you will find icons designed to help you quickly spot important
information:
Note!
The note icon identifies information for the proper
operation of your equipment, including helpful hints,
shortcuts, or important reminders
Caution!
The caution icon identifies information that requires
careful attention in order to prevent equipment damage.
Warning!
The warning icon identifies a procedure or practice that
could result in personal injury if not performed correctly.
1.2 Hardware Upgradeability
X-Digital Systems, Inc. can upgrade its main control software and audio decoder
algorithms remotely. This ensures that your receiver will always have the most up to the
minute features and functionality.
1.3 Hardware Versatility
The XDS PRO4-P can deliver audio received via satellite over any one of its four
balanced output ports. Additionally, content can be received and stored locally for later

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playback or insertion. This content can originate from a real time satellite broadcast, a
high speed satellite IP distribution channel, or can be retrieved via the Internet through
the Ethernet port, depending on how the receiver is configured.
1.4 Network Management System
The PRO4-P satellite receiver has been specifically designed so that its output can be
controlled via one central web application. This application is called the Network
Management System, hereafter referred to as the NMS. From the NMS, network
managers will be able to create play schedules consisting of radio programs and any
combination of network, regional, or off-time commercial spots. The NMS will also
coordinate file transfers to store sound, data, or hardware updates directly to the PRO4-
P‟s internal storage devices. The NMS will also come equipped with an advanced event
logging system ensuring that any technical problems will be accompanied by a full
history, allowing problems to be easily identified and eliminated.

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2 GETTING STARTED
Please take a few minutes to read through the User‟s Guide prior to setting up and using
the unit. If you are in a hurry, there is a Quick Start section below, but please be sure to
consult this section at your earliest convenience.
2.1 General Guidelines
Review this guide in its entirety before installing your XDS receiver. Please follow these
instructions before calling for support.
Make all satellite RF, data (LAN/WAN) and audio connections prior to applying AC
power to the XDS receiver.
It is strongly recommended to use a Phase Locked Loop (PLL) LNB for your new
XDS receiver. The Local Oscillator (LO) stability of your LNB should not be above
(worse than) 25kHz.
If this XDS receiver is designated to supply DC power to the LNB at your dish, be
sure to turn on the LNB voltage on the front panel menu AFTER the LNB is
connected (See Section 2.5).
Your new XDS receiver might be delivered with an optional parts kit that includes
two 6-foot RG-6 cables and an L-band splitter that allows DC power to pass through
one port.
Please be aware that surge suppressors alone do not provide sufficient protection.
X-Digital Systems urges stations to use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for
the XDS receiver in order to provide protection from power spikes and brownouts.
You may also consider lightning protection if you are located in an area subject to
frequent lightning storms.
Your receiver needs to be activated before it is ready for use. This should happen
automatically when you configure the Ethernet settings properly. See section 3.2.2.1
and the Quick Start Guide for information on how to configure the Ethernet.
2.2 Unpacking the Receiver
Upon receiving your PRO4-P Receiver, ensure that all of the necessary parts have been
included.

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2.2.1 List of Contents
Table 1 lists the items included in the PRO4 shipping box.
Item
Quantity
Receiver
1
Power Cord
1
Quick Start Guide
1
Installation Kit (Optional)
1
Network Data Sheet
1
Table
1.
Packaging List
2.3 Safety Precautions
Caution!
The following sections provide a list of general hazards to be
avoided for safe, reliable use of the PRO4 receiver.
2.3.1 Excessive Temperature
The PRO4-P receiver has been designed to operate safely and reliably in an ambient
temperature of 0○C to 50○C. We expect the system to operate without the need for a fan
in air conditioned locations. The fan will be electronically controlled via a temperature
sensor which will allow the unit to operate under less than optimal conditions. It is
important to keep in mind that once the receiver is located in a closed or rack
environment, the ambient temperature may be greater than the room temperature. Please
take this into consideration when installing the receiver and make sure that the ambient
temperature around the receiver does not exceed 50○C.
2.3.2 Proper Ventilation
Air vents on the side and rear of the receiver are provided to ensure proper air flow
through the receiver unit. In order to ensure proper operation the PRO4-P receiver should
be located such that its ventilation is not impeded. In a rack environment, at least two
inches on the sides and at least 5 inches in the rear should be provided. Proper ventilation
will help ensure the receiver performs both safely and efficiently.
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In order to avoid unnecessary internal damage, avoid placing the receiver next to external
heat sources such as heaters, direct sunlight, heating ducts, etc. Additionally, locations of
high humidity, dust, and vibration will be detrimental to the receiver‟s performance and
longevity.
2.3.4 Power Cord Cabling
Avoid running the power cord across places of high traffic where it can be crimped or
tripped over. Make sure the cords are securely fastened to both the wall outlet or power
strip, and the back of the receiver. Do not place objects on or leaning against power
cords.
2.3.5 Proper Grounding
When the receiver is installed, make sure that the antenna and coaxial cable are properly
grounded to avoid static build up and voltage spikes which may occur due to lightning
strikes or other types of power surges. Proper earth grounding of the rack system should
be maintained at all times with special attention paid to any connections which go
through power strips.
Warning!
Make sure all power strips are properly grounded.
2.3.6 Circuit Overloading
The PRO4-P receiver can draw up to 0.5 Amps at 120VAC as indicated on the back of
the receiver. When adding the receiver to an already existing rack setup, take care to
ensure the maximum current rating of the circuit is not exceeded.
2.3.7 Foreign Objects
Warning!
Inserting any type of foreign object into the ventilation holes of the
receiver can result in shock or serious injury of the operator.
If a foreign object is inserted into the receiver, immediately power down the receiver and
contact X-Digital Systems technical support. Do not open the receiver, as doing so will
void the receiver‟s warranty.