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Optibase MGW 2000e Quick Start Manual

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

Quick Start Guide

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    MGW 2000e MPEG-2 Video Streaming Server (Version 4.0) Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 Notice Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Optibase Inc. and Optibase Ltd. assume no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. Companies, names and data used in examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Optibase Inc.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    When using MGW 2000e As you operate MGW 2000e, observe the following safety guidelines 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.
  • Page 4 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. •...
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Chassis Components

    Video BNC cable S-Video MiniDIN cable Audio Stereo MiniJack cable RCA Coaxial cable Description ‘Housing’ of the MGW 2000e system. Connects to MGW 2000e's power connector (not supplied by Optibase). Connect MGW 2000e's NICs A and B to two different network segments (not supplied by Optibase).

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    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. MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 10: User Authorization

    MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide 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.

  • Page 11: Initial Configuration

    Initial Configuration To operate MGW 2000e for the first time, you have to initialize MGW 2000e using HyperTerminal, which is pre-installed on the Configuration PC. The Configuration PC must have at least one free serial port. To enable the Configuration PC to communicate with MGW 2000e, you have to first add a direct network connection and a HyperTerminal connection.
  • Page 12 MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide To add the required connections: To initialize MGW 2000e Insert the MGW 2000e CD and navigate to the HyperTerminal Settings folder. Copy rasphone.pbk C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Connections\Pbk on your PC. If Windows is not installed on C, specify the correct drive.
  • Page 13 NIC, if the respective network is not DHCP enabled. To ensure proper network communication, we recommend using shielded Category 5 network cables to connect MGW 2000e to the network. MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide you will be asked to...
  • Page 14 DHCP is disabled and TCP/IP options appear. Enter the new IP address press Enter. • To make MGW 2000e accessible from outside your local network, define the Default Gateway and press Enter. • For instructions on defining TCP/IP settings for NIC B, refer to the user manual.
  • Page 15 To return to the Main menu, press any key. To log off MGW 2000e: In the Main menu, press 0 (Quit); you are notified that MGW 2000e will have to restart for the new settings to take effect. Press any key; the connection is terminated and MGW 2000e restarts, which may take several minutes.
  • Page 16 The following chapters show you how to operate MGW 2000e using MGW 2000e Director. Logging on to MGW 2000e Director MGW 2000e Director has been optimized for Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher. Open Microsoft Internet Explorer from any computer on the network.
  • Page 17 Configuring a Live Channel To access the Channels page, choose Channels in MGW 2000e Director’s menu. The Channels page displays a list of the available live channels corresponding to the number of encoding modules installed in the MGW 2000e chassis.
  • Page 18 MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Configuring Source Parameters For a detailed description of the source parameters, refer to the user manual. If you want to choose SDI as video input, you have to encode from a digital video source and install an MGE-200D encoding module. For instructions on installing encoding modules and connecting peripherals, refer to the user manual.
  • Page 19 To return to the Channels list, click Channels in MGW 2000e Director’s menu. For a detailed description of target parameters and instructions on adding and configuring targets other than UDP, refer to the user manual. MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 20 Once you have configured the channel, you can start transmitting a stream. Follow the instructions to transmit a channel. MGW 2000e also lets you schedule a channel. For instructions on scheduling a channel, refer to the user manual. To transmit a stream: To stop transmitting: •...
  • Page 21 Previewing MPEG-1 UDP Streams Playing back MPEG-1 UDP streams requires installing Optibase Player. For additional information, refer to the user manual. To preview a MPEG-1 UDP stream: On MGW 2000e Director’s Main window, click Channel Preview; your currently configured channel appears.

  • Page 22: Hardware Overview

    MGW 2000e is booting. inserted) Slot error (software not loaded) Green Encoding module inserted and ready to encode Blinks green Encoding Encoding module inserted, channel error Certain errors may cause this LED to flash. Table 3: MGW 2000e Front Panel LEDs...
  • Page 23 Six slots Accommodate up to six encoding modules. Power connector Connects power cord (90/260V AC). Power switch Switches MGW 2000e on and off. Table 4: MGW 2000e Rear Panel Interface Connectors Description Audio Connects analog audio source COMP.VID Connects Composite video source...
  • Page 24 MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Connectors ANALOG AUD DIG AUD LEDs Source Cable Video BNC RCA Coaxial Stereo MiniJack Audio Description Connects analog audio source. Connects digital audio source. Connects digital video source Description Green Table 7: MGE-200D Encoding Module Interfaces...

  • Page 27: Technical Support

    Technical Support Optibase's Extended Warranty program is a support package for Optibase products and provides one to four years of warranty starting with the day of purchase. For more details and first-line support, contact the reseller or distributor who sold you your Optibase product.

  • Page 28: Warranty

    We will repair or replace (at our option) any part that proves defective during the warranty period, provided the entire unit is returned to Optibase by prepaid shipping in Optibase’s original packing. Note that you are only eligible for warranty, if your MGW 2000e unit carries a serial number on its rear panel.

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