Haivision Mantaray Administrator's Manual

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Mantaray
Set-Top Box
Administrator's Guide v1.0.3
HVS-ID-AG-MANTA-103
Issue 01

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  • Page 1 ™ Mantaray Set-Top Box Administrator’s Guide v1.0.3 HVS-ID-AG-MANTA-103 Issue 01...
  • Page 2 Trademarks The Haivision logo, Haivision, and certain other marks used herein are trademarks of Haivision. All other brand or product names identified in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or regis-...
  • Page 3 In accordance with the European Union (EU) WEEE Directive, Haivision products that fall within the scope of the WEEE, are labeled with the above symbol, and customers are encouraged to responsibly recycle their equipment at the time of disposal.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Setup........................19 LED Indicators (Front Panel) ....................21 Installing Batteries in Your Remote Control ................22 Initial Setup ......................23 Joining Mantaray to a Furnace....................24 Configuring Mantaray......................26 On-screen Keyboard ......................26 Display Settings ....................... 27 Ethernet Settings ......................29 Server Setup ........................
  • Page 5 Starting to Play Video......................41 Using the Channel Guide......................44 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Video Decoding ........................47 Audio Decoding........................47 Advanced Features........................48 IP Networking......................... 48 Management Interfaces......................49 Physical Specifications ......................49 Regulatory/Compliance ......................50 Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 6: About This Guide

    About This Guide Welcome to the Administrator’s Guide for Haivision’s Mantaray Set-Top Box (STB), Version 1.0.3. This guide provides an introduction to the features and describes how to set up and operate the set-top box. Topics In This Section About Haivision .
  • Page 7: About Haivision

    Austin, Texas; and Hamburg, Germany. Audience This guide is directed towards qualified service personnel such as technicians and network system administrators involved in setting up and managing Mantaray set-top boxes in a Furnace environment. Reliability of Information The information contained in this guide has been carefully checked and is believed to be entirely reliable.
  • Page 8: Related Documents

    About This Guide Related Documents Related Documents In addition to this guide, the following document(s) are also available through Haivision’s Download Center (see link above): • Mantaray Quick Start Guide • Furnace Administration Guide • Makito X User’s Guide •...
  • Page 9 Document Conventions Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in CAUTION damage to data or equipment, or minor to moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction This section provides a brief overview of Haivision’s Mantaray set-top box (STB), along with a description of the key features and main hardware components. Topics In This Section Product Overview ..........11 Mantaray Features .
  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Mantaray is a small form factor decoder appliance that employs standard encryption to deliver secure HD content to displays in a Haivision Furnace IPTV video system, at up to 1080p. Both digital or analog output is available from a single device.
  • Page 12 Product Overview Electronic Program Guide (EPG) and Local Remote Control Mantaray comes with a remote control unit that is used to access and make selections in the STB Settings application, as well as navigate the electronic program guide, select channels, and control volume.
  • Page 13: Mantaray Features

    Support for Furnace EPG data • Supplied remote control: Navigate EPG select channels and control volume • Remote management capabilities (via Furnace Admin Web Portal> VF Mantaray Manager). • Set and activate the PIN code to be entered at startup •...
  • Page 14: Mantaray-Furnace Integration

    HD encoders, and/or Torpedo DVB to IP Gateways. The following diagram depicts the interoperability of various Haivision encoders and gateways with the Mantaray STB. Mantaray is able to display both the streaming media and associated EPG information. Figure 3 Overview of Mantaray-Furnace Integration...
  • Page 15: Front And Rear Panels

    Introduction Front and Rear Panels Front and Rear Panels The following figures show the Mantaray interfaces, connectors, and LED status indicators. Figure 4 Rear View S/PDIF Audio Out (RCA/coaxial) Component Video Out VGA Out (YPbPr, 3 RCA jacks) Antenna Ethernet...
  • Page 16 If the STB is joined to a Furnace server, it opens in full-screen mode to the default channel. If not joined to a Furnace server, or if the network is down, it opens to the Settings page. Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 17: Connecting Mantaray

    Connecting Mantaray This section explains how to get started setting up and connecting Mantaray. It also includes the instructions for a factory reset. Topics In This Section Package Contents ..........18 Safety First .
  • Page 18: Package Contents

    Refer to “Safety Guidelines” on page 3. • The Mantaray is an indoor appliance and should be kept in a dry, dust free environment. • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, keep this product away from exposed direct sunlight, open flames or heat, large amounts of moisture, dust, or sand.
  • Page 19: Hardware Setup

    Connection Diagram for Mantaray STB To connect the STB: Place the Mantaray on a flat surface near the display, making sure nothing is blocking the signal from the remote control to the STB. Connect the LAN port on the STB to the IP network using an Ethernet cable (type Cat 5 or higher).
  • Page 20 Only one A/V source is active at a time. NOTE Connect the power cable to the Mantaray, and then plug the power adapter into a wall socket. Use only the A/C power adapter provided with the unit. Mantaray automatically starts when you connect the power cord to the STB.
  • Page 21: Led Indicators (Front Panel)

    Connecting Mantaray LED Indicators (Front Panel) LED Indicators (Front Panel) Mantaray has two LED indicators on the front panel: Status and Network. Network Indicator Status Indicators Table 1 LED Indicators Function Color Description Indication RED/ No power or the STB is powered down...
  • Page 22: Installing Batteries In Your Remote Control

    Match the batteries to the marks inside the battery case, and then insert the batteries. Press the battery cover back into place. Recycle or dispose of used batteries in accordance with your local environmental laws and guidelines. Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 23: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup This section explains how to join Mantaray to a Furnace and configure the Mantaray STB Settings application to begin viewing video. Topics In This Section Joining Mantaray to a Furnace ........24 Configuring Mantaray .
  • Page 24: Joining Mantaray To A Furnace

    Furnace. Whenever power is applied to the STB, it remembers the last system it was provisioned with. In order for a Furnace server to provide guide data to Mantaray, the Mantaray must be registered as a device in the Furnace domain. This is done from the Mantaray.
  • Page 25 Initial Setup Joining Mantaray to a Furnace By default the Mantaray’s date and time is 1 Jan 1970. The correct date IMPORTANT and time must be set before the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) will work. If your network supports DHCP, you can skip to Step #7.
  • Page 26: Configuring Mantaray

    (or the last Settings page Display visited). If Mantaray has been configured to require users to enter an Admin PIN to access NOTE the STB Settings application, you will be prompted to enter your PIN. The PIN code is set by administrators from the Furnace Admin Web Portal. For more information, see your system administrator or the Furnace Administration Guide.
  • Page 27: Display Settings

    HDMI, Component, or VGA) as well as the resolution. To change the display resolution: Using the remote control, press the Left/Right arrows or button to scroll through the Resolution values. When you reach the correct value, select Save Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 28 Initial Setup Configuring Mantaray Mantaray will test the new resolution and display a confirmation dialog: To confirm the resolution change, select Confirm To cancel the resolution change, select (or wait 30 seconds). The display Cancel returns to its previous resolution setting.
  • Page 29: Ethernet Settings

    Press the Left/Right arrows or button to toggle between DHCP (default) and Static network mode. If you select Static, fill in the additional network settings that are displayed. When you have finished, select Save Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 30: Server Setup

    Server Setup On the Server Setup page, you can view and specify the IP address and port number of the Furnace server that will provide guide data to Mantaray To specify the Furnace server: Using the remote control, press the Down Arrow to scroll down to...
  • Page 31: Time Settings

    To set up the device local system time, you need to input Date and Time numbers (as shown above). • To use network time, you need to provide an NTP address (as shown below). Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 32 To set a time zone: Select Continent/Ocean. Then select a time zone within the area. You also can set a time zone by setting Continent/Ocean as “none” and select a GMT number. When you have finished, select Save Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 33: Information

    This page shows the current software version, firmware version, bootloader version, MAC addresses, and IP addresses for the STB. To view system information for the STB: Using the remote control, press the Down Arrow to scroll down to Information The Information page is read-only. Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 34: Reset Factory Settings

    Using the remote control, press the Down Arrow to scroll down to Reset Click the Reset Factory Settings button. The device will restart. You will need to reconfigure the Ethernet and Server settings before use. Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 35: Automatic Upgrades

    Firmware upgrades are delivered automatically to your Mantaray by the Furnace server to which it is connected. When a Mantaray is configured to point to a Furnace server, it will poll the server at intervals of 60 seconds to check for firmware/application updates. If there is a new firm- ware/application available, the Furnace server will download the files to the Mantaray.
  • Page 36: Operating Mantaray

    NOTE described in “Hardware Setup” on page 19). Also, the Mantaray must be part of a Furnace domain in order to receive guide data from the Furnace (see “Joining Mantaray to a Furnace” on page 24). Topics In This Section Using Your Remote Control .
  • Page 37: Using Your Remote Control

    Channel/Page Down Volume Down Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) On-screen keyboard Clear button is locked once an STB application has been installed from the NOTE Video Furnace server. See “Unlocking the Video Button” on page 40. Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 38: Remote Control Buttons

    Opens/closes the STB Settings application. For details, see “Configuring Mantaray” on page 26. The Mantaray may have been configured to require users NOTE: to enter an Admin PIN to access the STB Settings application. The Admin PIN code is set by administrators from the Furnace Admin Web Portal.
  • Page 39 Volume Up and Down Raises or lowers the volume. Channel/ Page Up and Down Displays the previous or next channel, or page when viewing the on-screen guide. Future use. Toggles between full-screen mode and program data. Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 40: Unlocking The Video Button

    Video button works normally, i.e., toggles through the video output modes. However, once Mantaray has loaded an STB application from the Furnace server, the Video button is locked. This is designed to prevent users’ from pressing it (for example, to browse videos) and inadvertently changing the video output to an unsupported resolution.
  • Page 41: Starting To Play Video

    Operating Mantaray Starting to Play Video Starting to Play Video Once Mantaray is connected and configured, you can begin using it to browse and view available content. To operate the STB: Turn on the Mantaray STB and the TV or monitor to which it is connected.
  • Page 42 Currently tuned channel & program Volume indicator Since Mantaray is designed for the display of live video streams, transport controls NOTE on the remote control (such as Pause, Restart, and Fast Forward) are not enabled.
  • Page 43 Operating Mantaray Starting to Play Video To display closed captioned text, press the CC button on the remote control and select the CC stream from the on-screen panel (Off or CC1-CC4). Closed captioning stream selector Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 44: Using The Channel Guide

    Operating Mantaray Using the Channel Guide Using the Channel Guide On the Mantaray remote control, press the button to display the Channel Guide. Channel number and name Current time Currently selected Picture-in-Picture (PIP) of (from EPG data) indicator program currently tuned channel...
  • Page 45 Using the Channel Guide You can display channel and program information when viewing video in full-screen mode by pressing the button on the remote control. The information band will then appear along the top of the display. Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 46 A: Technical Specifications PPENDIX This appendix lists the technical specifications for the Mantaray. Topics In This Appendix Video Decoding ..........47 Audio Decoding .
  • Page 47: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    MPEG 1 Layer II ISO/IEC 11172-3 MPEG-2 AAC-LC ISO/IEC 13818-7 MPEG-4 AAC-LC ISO/IEC 14496-3 Audio Channels 2 per video channel Bit Rates From 32 to 448 kbps per audio pair Frequency Response From 20 Hz to 22 kHz Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 48: Advanced Features

    Forward Error Correction (FEC) using Furnace format AES Encryption 128-bit or 256-bit with Furnace systems or SRT IP Networking IP NETWORKING Networking Protocols Multicast Streaming MPEG Transport Stream over UDP FEC and 256-bit AES encryption support Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 49: Management Interfaces

    (1.54”H x 6.34”W x 5.16” D) Weight 1 lbs. (450g) Power 12V/3A Temperature 0° to 35° C [32° to 95° F] operating -40° to 70° C [-40° to 158° F] non-operating Relative Humidity Up to 95% without condensation Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 50: Regulatory/Compliance

    EN 55024:2010 (immunity) FCC part 15: 2009, subpart B, CLASS B ICES-003 Issue 4, Class B AS/ NZS3548 Safety IEC60065:2001 (Seventh Edition) + A1:2005 + A2:2010, EN60065:2002 + A1:2006 + A11:2008 + A2:2010 + A12:2011 Mantaray Administrator’s Guide, v1.0.3, Issue 01...
  • Page 51 ONE (1) YEAR from the date of equipment shipment (“Warranty Period”). If a hardware defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option and to the extent permitted by law, Haivision will either...
  • Page 52 Haivision or Authorized Reseller. You are fully responsible for delivering the product to Haivision as instructed, and Haivision is responsible for returning the product if it is found to be defective. Your product or a replacement product will be returned to you configured as your product was when originally purchased, subject to applicable updates.
  • Page 53 Product, but none so significant as to warrant classification as an Upgrade, which may be provided by Haivision to fix critical or non-critical problems in the Product on a scheduled, general release basis. Updates to the Product (“Version”) are denoted by number changes to the right of the decimal point for a version and revision number (for example, going from 2.0.0 to 2.1.0).
  • Page 54 You and not, by implication or otherwise, to any parent, subsidiary or affiliate of Yours without Haivision’s specific prior written consent. This license is for the limited use of the Product by You for the purpose of creating, managing, distributing and viewing IP Video assets. This license does not grant any license for content whatsoever.
  • Page 55 3.4. Termination; Effect; Survival. All license rights granted hereunder shall terminate; You shall immediately pay to Haivision all amounts due and outstanding as of the date of such termi- nation or expiration; and You shall return to Haivision all Product and all Haivision Reference Manuals or certify that all such Product and Reference Manuals have been destroyed.
  • Page 56 Haivision, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. If any Product is, or in the opinion of Haivision may become, the subject of any Claim for infringe- ment, then Haivision may, or if it is adjudicatively determined that any of the Product infringes in...
  • Page 57 You (if any) related to the Product. Haivision may use this information, as long as it is in a form that does not personally identify You, to improve its products or to provide services or technologies to You.
  • Page 58 Third Party Content. Haivision does not warrant or endorse and does not assume and will not have any liability or responsibility to You or any other person for any Third Party content.
  • Page 59 Entitlement (or to such other address as may be designated by a party from time to time in accordance with this Section 6.16. If you have questions, please contact Haivision Systems Inc., at 4445 Garand, Montréal, Québec, H4R 2H9 Canada or legal@haivision.com.

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