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Sunfire TGM-100 Server Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Theater Grand Media Player TGM-100 Server TGM-100C Client...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    SAFETY Important Safety In struc tions 1. Read In struc tions 12. Power Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked upon or 2. Keep these Instructions pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying par- ticular at ten tion to cords at plugs, con ve nience re cep tacles, 3.
  • Page 4 SAFETY 16. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (which- plug with an ex ten sion cord, receptacle or other outlet ev er is ap pli ca ble) limits for radio noise emis sions from digital unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of ex po sure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 Contents Read the Safety Instructions care- fully before connecting and using your TGM-100. Chapter 1 is a general introduction to the features and details of your TGM-100. Important Safety Instructions .....1 Chapter 2 shows the proper way to Chapter 1: Introduction .......4 connect and install your TGM-100.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    • A Sunfi re TGM-100 and remote control. • If installing a TGM-100C Client, you must have a TGM-100 Server and remote control as well. • A TGM-HDC or TGM-HD1 external storage device. • A TV for the TGM-100 Server.

  • Page 7: Installing The Tgm-100 In A Rack

    Installing the TGM-100 in a Rack If the TGM-100 is to be installed in a rack, please see the diagram below for a guide to correct positioning. Amplifiers & Heat Generating Devices TGM-100 Server Leave space between TGM-100 and other components TGM-100 Clients TGM-HDC...

  • Page 8: Front View

    CHAPTER 1 TGM-100 Front View STANDBY BUTTON Press the Standby button to turn the TGM-100 On; press it again to turn the unit Off. DISC PLAYER CDs and DVDs should be inserted with the label side facing up. EJECT BUTTON Pressing the EJECT button ejects the disc.

  • Page 9: Rear View

    CHAPTER 1 TGM-100 Rear View HDMI VIDEO ANALOG AUDIO OUT Use the HDMI connector to connect your TGM-100 to a digital This analog audio output should be connected to the input jacks fl at-panel television or projector. HDMI Output is usually connect- of a pre-amplifi...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Connections

    TGM-100 Server. system manufacturer. The illustration below shows a typical multi-room confi gura- tion, incorporating a TGM-100 Server, TGM-100C Clients and different types of external storage devices. Output channels from the TGM-100 may be connected to a multi- room control system so that they can be distributed to different rooms around the home.

  • Page 11: Audio/Video Connections

    CHAPTER 2 Audio/Video Connections Audio Connections Your TGM-100 can play a DVD or an audio CD from either a remote storage device or the disc player on the front of The digital output provides bit-perfect audio output without the unit. Video output can be HDMI, Component, S-video the use of a rate converter.
  • Page 12 CHAPTER 2 Analog Audio Connections The Analog Audio output is connected to an audio routing device such as an A/V Receiver or Multi-Room Controller using stereo RCA audio cables. Analog Audio Connections - A/V Receiver A/V Receiver TGM-100 VID1 VID3 AUX1 Stereo Cable...

  • Page 13: Video Connections

    CHAPTER 2 Video Connections HDMI Video Connections The TGM-100 has two video channels (Analog and Digital), HDMI (digital) Video provides the best video display. HDMI which may be connected in several combinations, depend- can be connected directly to a TV, or can be connected ing on system design.
  • Page 14 CHAPTER 2 Component Video Connections Component Video offers very high quality video and should switching capabilities. For Multi-Room systems, connect be used for systems that do not have HDMI capabilities. the TGM-100's Component Video outputs to a Multi-Room Use high quality Component Video cables to connect di- Component Video Switcher or Multi-Room Controller that rectly to a TV, or use an A/V Receiver's Component Video has on-board Component Video switching capabilities.
  • Page 15 CHAPTER 2 S- Video Connections S- Video should be used for systems that do not have relatively short distance restriction, it is not recommended HDMI or Component capabilities. Use high quality S-Video to use this format for Multi-Room systems; instead use cables to connect directly to a TV, or use an A/V Receiver's Component or Composite Video.
  • Page 16 CHAPTER 2 Composite Video Connections Composite Video offers the lowest quality video of the connect directly to a TV, an A/V Receiver, a Composite options available on the TGM-100, however, Composite Video Switcher or a Multi-Room Controller. Long runs from Video also offers the longest range of any of the options the head-end location should be wired using RG-6 or RG- available and so is a good choice for whole-house video...
  • Page 17 CHAPTER 2 Composite Video to Composite Video Switcher/Multi-Room Controller Connections TGM-100 Composite Video Switcher COMPOSITE COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUTS COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUTS Composite Video Cable Composite Video Cable Notes on Video Connections It is very important to have the entire system designed and In systems that utilize touch panels that display Compos- all products specifi...
  • Page 18 CHAPTER 2 Touch Panel Video Connections TGM-DVC DVI to Composite Video Converter To connect a touch panel to the TGM-100 using a TGM- DVC Composite Video Converter: The TGM-100 is the only Media Server to be designed from the ground up to work with all current ELAN touch •...

  • Page 19: Network Connections

    3. Gigabit Ethernet Switch - Connects to the Broadband HDC's CONSOLE port and unused port on the Gigabit Modem or Router and to the TGM-100 Server, TGM- Switch and an additional cable between the TGM-HDC's 1 100 Client, TGM-HDC and computer(s) located on the port and an unused port on the Gigabit Switch.
  • Page 20 2. Plug the TGM-HD1 into the eSATA socket on the back Note: It is possible to use an eSATA Storage Device in of the TGM-100 Server only. TGM-100 Clients only sup- conjuction with one or more iSCSI devices. port external storage via a TGM-100 Server.

  • Page 21: Ethernet Port

    CHAPTER 2 TGM-HDC Rear View TGM-HDC POWER SUPPLY ON/OFF SWITCH (X2) POWER SWITCH-MAIN This switch turns the TGM-HDC's Power Supplies On and Off. The Main Power Switch turns the entire unit On and Off. There are two switches that must both be switched On or Off for the unit to function properly.
  • Page 22 CHAPTER 2 UPS Connections When installing a TGM-HDC External Storage Device, it 4. Connect the Serial Cable (RS-232) that came with is necessary to utilize a Smart UPS Uninterruptible Power the UPS to the Serial port on the UPS and to the port Supply.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: System Confi Guration

    Note:The TGM-100 responds to code bank 001 by default, but when confi gured as a client, it is automatically reset to the next available output on the TGM-100 Server, and will respond to the corresponding remote control code bank. For example, if the TGM-100C Client is assigned Output 6, then the unit will respond to IR code bank 6.
  • Page 24 CHAPTER 3 First Boot Information Disc The Disc icon provides access to a CD or DVD that is When the TGM-100 is fi rst turned on, The Home Screen currently in the Disc Tray. CD options include Play Disc, TV User Interface (TV UI) will be dispalyed on the main TV, Tracks, Record Disc and Record Info.

  • Page 25: Now Playing

    CHAPTER 3 Now Playing The Now Playing screen provides information about the Music or Movie that is currently selected and playing through the system. This screen displays information such as the Title, Director, Actors/Artists, Genre, etc. as well as providing access to playback functions such as Fast Forward, Skip, Pause, etc.

  • Page 26: User Interfaces

    CHAPTER 3 Adjust User Interface allows the user to adjust the size of Touch Panel UI the TV UI to properly fi t the main TV screen. Select Shrink The Touch Panel UI provides a method to control the to reduce the size of the UI. Select Grow to increase the TGM-100 from touch panels located throughout the home.
  • Page 27 CHAPTER 3 Video Confi guration Settings Primary Display Confi guration Now that the TGM-100’s User Interface is controllable, you The Primary Display Confi guration can be set to Auto, can confi gure the video settings for optimum performance. HDMI, Component or S-Video/Composite. à...
  • Page 28 CHAPTER 3 The Choose HDMI Mode screen is displayed: Output Format U and V buttons to choose an appropriate • Use the Typically, you will confi gure this setting to Auto. Use the HDMI Mode and press the O Select button. other settings when using non-standard installations like M Save button.
  • Page 29 CHAPTER 3 Network Confi guration Settings Assigning a Static IP Address To ensure that when the TGM-100 is fi rst switched on it will You will need to assign the TGM-100 a Static IP Address automatically be assigned an IP address on most net- if you are using the TGM-HDC external storage device, or works, it is confi...
  • Page 30 CHAPTER 3 • DNS 1 - DNS servers convert Internet addresses to IP Ethernet Tests numbers. Where a router is being used to connect to There is a series of automated tests that can be run to the Internet, the DNS 1 address will be the same as check the TGM-100’s connection to the network and the the IP address of the router.
  • Page 31 Connecting Clients • • Acces the Admin UI as previously described. There are three different Web UIs that may be accessed: • On the TGM-100 Server, navigate to Setup -> • Touch Panel UI (ex. 192.168.0.39) shown above. Settings. •...

  • Page 32: External Storage

    • Enter the password: Whichever external storage device you choose, it must be connected to a TGM-100 Server (not a client). You can use both an eSATA or a TGM-HDC iSCSI external storage device. Multi-volume support, when implemented, will be available via the online upgrade facility.
  • Page 33 CHAPTER 3 • Confi rm the new IP Address by looking on the front iSCSI Confi g panel display of the TGM-HDC. It should now display This section describes how to confi gure settings that the the value that you just added. TGM-HDC uses to sommunicate with the TGM-100.

  • Page 34: Resetting The System

    CHAPTER 3 • Under Shutdown UPS:, select OFF to totally shut • For systems with multiple TGM-HDC iSCSI down the UPS once the low battery condition of the devices, use a semicolon without spaces UPS is reached. Select ON in order for the audible between the credentials of each device.
  • Page 35 CHAPTER 3 Reset to Factory Default The unit will shut down and restart automatically, and all If you reset the unit to the factory defaults, all personal audio and video media will be erased. If you have a large customization - for instance, changes to the color of the amount of media on your TGM-100, the erase-then-restart user interface - will be removed.

  • Page 36: Chapter 4: Application Installation And Updates

    CHAPTER 4 4. Application Installation and A pop-up window will appear on the television user interface: Updates Software Updates Once the TGM-100’s connection settings have been confi gured, you should perform a check for available software updates. à Library button on the remote control to •...
  • Page 37 CHAPTER 4 The Run an Update window will be displayed: Confi guring Applications You may want to confi gure an application to prevent it from displaying future messages over the user interface (for example, some applications may try to prompt you to update to a newer version).
  • Page 38 CHAPTER 4 The Add or Remove Programs window will be displayed: • Highlight the application you wish to uninstall by clicking on it. • Click on Change/Remove. Follow the prompts to complete the removal process. If you are prompted by the installer to reboot, then do so. The unit will automatically reboot into Engineering Mode.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 5 5. Troubleshooting • Type cmd and click on OK. Network Issues A window will open containing the command prompt. Using the Correct Ethernet Cables • Type ipconfi g and press Enter. There are two types of network cables that may be used The following information will be displayed in the command when connecting the TGM-100 to a home network.
  • Page 40 CHAPTER 5 Discovering Ethernet Settings on a Mac IR Issues • Click on the Apple symbol to display the Apple Menu. If the TGM-100 is failing to respond to button presses on • Click on System Preferences. the remote control, there are a number of possible causes: The System Preferences menu will be displayed.

  • Page 41: Appendix: Specifi Cations

    APPENDIX Appendix Accessories Specifi cations Power Cord................... 4 General Remote Control Unit..............1 System............Diskless Media Server AAA (R03P) Dry Cell Batteries............. 2 Power Requirements......AC 110-240V ~50Hz/60Hz Operating Instructions..............1 Power Consumption............60W Max Current................0.3 - 0.6A Note: The specifi...

  • Page 42: Limited Warranty

    APPENDIX Limited Warranty Sunfi re Limited Warranty Service Assistance Sunfi re, a division of Elan Home Systems, LLC, is proud of its prod ucts If your Sunfi re product ever requires service, write to us or call: which have been built with care using ad vanced technology and premium Sunfi...
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