MFR-5000
Quick Setup Guide
Preparation
The MFR standard system is composed of the following three hardware components.
Main Unit (hereafter MU)
MFR-5000
Remote Control Unit (hereafter RU) MFR-39RU/40RU/18RU/16RU/16RUD/16RUW/32RUW/64RUW/16RUTA/39RUA/18RUA
Computer (Web Browser)
The MFR system setting and operation via a web browser
The MFR system is connected via LAN. Network settings for MFR units are properly set prior to shipment. Operation can be
performed immediately upon completing the following network settings and connections. Prepare the following items in the table for
the system in advance.
Items to prepare
Computer
For Web-based Control.
A LAN port is required. Refer to section 2-1. "System Requirements" in the MFR Series
Web-based Control Operation Manual" for more details.
LAN cables
For MU and PC direct connection
(Cat5e or higher)
For MU and PC connection via a hub
For MU and RU direct connection (*1)
*
The supplied straight LAN
cable is also available.
For MU and RU connection via a hub
(*1) Not available if redundant CPU is configured. (*2) Additional cable required if redundant CPU is configured.
(*3) Additional cable required if redundant CPU is configured.
1. LAN Connection
(1) Set the PC IP address and subnet mask as shown below.
IP address
192.168.1.XXX
Subnet mask
255.255.255.0
(2) Connect the MFR-LAN (MFR-LAN1) port on the MU rear panel and MFR-LAN port on the RU rear panel using a LAN cable.
*
Connect the MFR-LAN(CPU1) and MFR-LAN(CPU2) ports to the LAN, respectively, when the redundant CPU is configured.
(3) Connect the PC-LAN 1 port on the MU rear panel and the PC LAN port using a prepared LAN cable.
PC-LAN and MFR-LAN must be placed in separate LAN segments (using a bridge or switch).
PC-LAN1: 192.168.1.12/24
PC-LAN2: 192.168.1.13/24
SDI OUT
MU (MFR-5000)
MFR-LAN1: 192.168.1.10/24
SDI IN
MFR-LAN2: 192.168.1.11/24
Refer to section 2-3 "Network Settings" in the "MFR Series Web-based Control Operation Manual" for more details.
Single cross-over cable
Two cross or straight cables (*2)
Single cross-over cable
Two cross or straight cables (*3)
XXX must be from 1 to 254 except the following numbers.
10 to 13 (Used for MU)
60 to 62 (Used for MFR-TALM)
70 to 85 (Used for MFR-RULINK)
Web browser
HUB
LAN cable
HUB
LAN cable
RU
2. Power ON
(1) Connect the power to the MU using the supplied power cord(s).
(2) Connect the power to the RU using the supplied AC adaptor and cable. Be sure to secure the cable with the supplied cable clip.
(3) Power on all devices in the system.
3. Open the Web-based Control Screen
(1) Launch your web browser on the PC, enter the MFR MU address as shown below and connect to the MFR MU.
http://192.168.1.12 (IP address of MU PC-LAN)
(2) Enter the following user name and password to login to the MFR Web-based Control.
User name:
Password:
(3) The Web-based Control screen will appear.
4. Display the MU or RU Setting Page
(1) Press [System Settings] in the upper left corner of the screen
to display the navigation tree in the left pane, in which the MFR
components in the system are displayed.
Unit ID:
The current MFR system devices are displayed in the tree
such as [100]MFR-39RU, [101]MFR-18RU, etc. as shown
at right.
The number displayed in square bracket such as [100] is
a Unit ID, which also indicates the fourth octet of IP address.
The IP address of MFR-39RU is "192.168.1.100" in this figure
example.
(2) Clicking on a plus or minus sign in front of a folder icon shows
or hides a detailed menu tree.
Clicking an item on detailed menus displays the associated
setting page in the right pane.
Refer to section 5 "Main Unit Settings" and section 6 "Remote
Control Panel Settings" in the "MFR Web-based Control
GUI operation
Operation Manual."
Precautions
MFR-LAN
- Operate the unit only at the specified supply voltage.
- Ensure the unit is properly grounded at all times.
- Ensure the power cord and connectors are firmly connected.
- Do not access circuitry with power applied to the unit.
- Unit should not be operated or stored with the cover, panels,
and/or casing removed.
Button operation
- Unit should not be operated or stored in a humid, dusty, etc.
environment. Doing so could result in fire or electrical shock.
user
password
Click to show / hide
detailed menu tree.
- Do not allow fluids, metal fragments, or any other foreign
objects to enter the unit. If foreign matter does enter the unit,
turn the power off and disconnect the power cord
immediately. Remove the material or contact your authorized
service representative.
- If you notice any strange smells or noises coming from the unit,
turn the power off immediately, disconnect the power cord,
then contact your authorized service representative.
Click [System Settings]
Unit ID is indicated in
square brackets ([ ]).
Click on an item opens a
setting page in the right pane.
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