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- Page 1 MX-400TS User Guide Software revision 1.17.3 West Pond Enterprises, LLC 6/28/2018...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Revision History ............................3 Related documentation ..........................3 Terms and terminology ..........................3 MX-400TS ..............................4 MX-400TS Option Modules ........................4 MX-400TS Software ..........................4 Setting up the system ........................... 5 Unpacking the unit ............................ 5 Installing in the rack ..........................5 Making the connections .......................... - Page 3 Info ..............................16 Tools ..............................16 Appendix A – Quick Start Help ........................17 Appendix B – FAQs ............................18 How do I create a TV channel from a video file? ................18 Confidential Page 2...
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Page 4: Revision History
Monitor Feature of the MX-400 software, included with a the RF modulator, which scans the target RF plant for unused frequencies and monitoring used frequencies. Note: “MX-400” and “MX-400TS” are uses interchangeably in this document. Confidential Page 3... -
Page 5: Mx-400Ts Option Modules
MX-400TS Option Modules The MX-400TS multiplexor accepts TS sources from ASI and IP inputs and will output a TS to ASI, IP, and Modulator target devices. The standard configuration is IP to IP. ASI inputs/outputs and modulators are optional. Each 1U unit supports up to 8 modulated output channels and 4 ASI input/outputs. -
Page 6: Setting Up The System
merging, automated multicast IPTV channel discovery, a user friendly Web based UI, and front panel video monitoring for all mux inputs. Supported TS sources include an integrated video server (TS file spooling), TSoIP video/IPTV, RTSP (i.e. security cameras), and ASI. The multiplexer output can deliver transports streams over IP, integrated multi-standard RF modulators, and/or ASI. -
Page 7: Power On
Power On Power on the MX-400 using the switch at the rear of the unit near the power receptacle. The blue LED located at the center of the front panel will light immediately. Soon after this the two quarter VGA screens will be illuminated. -
Page 8: Accessing The Webui
To set the MX-400 WebUI password to factory defaults, select “Reset Auth” from the system menu. Use the CH up/down buttons to the left of the right screen to scroll through the video inputs configured via the Web UI. The video monitoring screen shows a scaled replica of each enabled TS multiplexor input. -
Page 9: Getting Familiar With The Mx-400
Operator: Used by less technical personal to access and change the video wrapper content. This user can view nearly all settings but can only control those features that need to be changed during a game or event. Monitor: Read only access. Used by anyone who has an interest in the technology but should not be making any configuration changes to the system. -
Page 10: Sources
Sources The Sources page shows how devices and IP streams are enabled as inputs to the multiplexor. Sources may include network streams such as IPTV or an RTSP feed from a security camera the MX-400 internal video server ... -
Page 11: Outputs
The “Content” tab shows the files that have been uploaded and may be used in any channel playlist. Content with the icon are managed by the FlexDM service. The Channels tab shows the channels created and the status of their playback. Create channels and upload content using the appropriate buttons at the bottom of the screen. -
Page 12: Asi
Give the output a friendly name. Keep in mind that this name will be used as the description if/when you generate an m3u playlist. Next select UDP vs. RTP. UDP is raw UDP. The RTP protocol, which is also transmitted using UDP, is more robust because the packets are numbered. Additional robustness can be added using SMPTE2022 FEC, but this is only beneficial if the receiving device can utilize the FEC data. -
Page 13: Program Mapping
To edit an RF output click on the associated config icon. Select the Channel from the list. It’s best to be sure that the channel selected is not in use. If the Channel/Frequency you wish to use is not on the list, you may need to change the channel map. -
Page 14: Oversubscribing The Transport
bandwidth limitations of your chosen output transport. If you oversubscribe, artifacts may occur on any program in that transport. More on this topic below. The Program Number field is used when you wish to manually set the program number for this program use this field. If not using the “auto”... -
Page 15: Monitor
with the MX-400HY before it can receive commands. Select the “Displays” tab and click on to start. Type in the Serial number located on the bottom of the RX device or via the on screen display. Give the unit a friendly Name such as “Suite 202 hall”. Assign the device to a group, or leave this for later if the group has not been created. -
Page 16: System
System The System page is used for configuring and monitoring system level features of the MX-400 system. Settings This page provides a more comprehensive view into the system configuration of the MX-400. Network: The network configuration is shown both here and on the front panel. Changes may be made on either UI. -
Page 17: Accounts
of the owner. For more information on creating a FlexDM remote management contact West Pond sales or technical support. Accounts There are three preconfigured accounts for managing the MX-400. This page allows the administrator to set the passwords for these three accounts. Use the User pulldown to select the user and then enter the new passwords. -
Page 18: Appendix A - Quick Start Help
Appendix A – Quick Start Help This section is provided to enable installers with a check list of things to do when installing the system. 1) Mount the device and make all the required connections. Power the system on. For more information follow the instruction above in the section: Setting up the system. -
Page 19: Appendix B - Faqs
Appendix B – FAQs How do I create a TV channel from a video file? Video files can be transcoded into TS files that can then be sources to the MX-xxx multiplexor and transmitted over any of the multiplexor outputs. The steps to creating a channel from a video files are: 1) Transcode the video file into a TS file that is suitable for your output transport and receiving devices. - Page 20 Step 4: Add to Playlist Click on the icon on the Channel table entry for which you wish to create a Channel play list. (See image above) The playlist is an ordered list of video files. All of the files in a Play List must be compatible with the Output transport and TV receiver.
- Page 21 Step 5: Include Channel in Output The last step is to include the new source channel in the output transport. Navigate to the Outputs tab and click on the icon for the output you wish to include the channel. Before making changes, you may want to check the Overview Output page to make sure your...
- Page 22 document. Be sure to click OK and then click Save to save the changes to your Output. Confidential Page 21...
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