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  • Page 1 Multicast Video Distribution System MVDS X-1 Installation / User's Guide...
  • Page 3 This can be caused by different versions of operating systems on the PC, upgrades, etc. - This manual has been edited very carefully. However, Silex Technology, Inc. is not responsible for any mistakes included in this manual or any damages, direct or indirect, arising from the use of this manual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Product Overview... 1 1.1 About this product ...2 1.2 Specification...4 1.2.1 Hardware specification...4 1.2.2 Software specification ...6 1.2.3 Interface specification ...7 1.2.4 Notes on the radio wave...8 1.3 Network composition ...9 1.4 Parts and function... 12 Installation ... 15 2.1 Before you begin ... 16 2.1.1 Necessary items ...
  • Page 6 Monitor and Maintenance ... 33 3.1 Front panel... 34 3.1.1 Menu structure and how to use it ... 34 3.1.2 Functions available in each menu... 36 Initial screen (Level:0)... 36 SERVICE ACTIVITY... 37 CONNECTION STAT... 38 DEVICE INFO ... 39 ADMIN MODE MENU...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    1.Product Overview Product Overview...

  • Page 8: About This Product

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide 1.1 About this product MVDS stands for "Multicast Video Distribution System", which allows to distribute video or audio data from Player (e.g. PC, DVD player, etc) to Display (e.g. TV, Monitor, etc) by IP Multicast. The MVDS consists of transmitter and receiver(s). The transmitter is connected to Player and the receiver(s) are connected to Display.
  • Page 9 Feature Video and Audio control - Adopts JPEG2000 codec. High compression with less image degradation available - Audio codec: 16bit stereo PCM (Sampling rate: 32KHz) - Screen size supports WXGA (1280x768) - Up to 30fps of frame rate - Synchronization function for video and audio (Lip-sync) Network control - Allow simultaneous distribution to multiple receivers by multicast (up to 32 receivers) - Time correction between transmitter and receivers allows simultaneous...

  • Page 10: Specification

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide 1.2 Specification 1.2.1 Hardware specification Hardware specification is as follows: TOSHIBA TX4939 400MHz (32/64bit MIPS) 128MB DDR Interface Video Analog RGB D-SUB15 x 1 Audio 16bit Stereo line in / out (Mini Jack) Serial RS-232C (D-SUB9) x 1 Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Auto detection (RJ-45) x 1 Wireless...

  • Page 11: Fcc Notices

    FCC Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 12: Software Specification

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide 1.2.2 Software specification Software specification is as follows: Protocol TCP/IP Network Layer Transport Layer Application Layer Others FLDP Other Serial Data Transfer Protocol ARP , RARP , IPv4 , ICMP Multicast : IPv4 Organization Local Scope 239.192.0.0/14 TCP , UDP TELNET , BOOTP , DHCP , HTTP , UPnP , JCP (proprietary #19541) ,...

  • Page 13: Interface Specification

    1.2.3 Interface specification Interface specification is as follows: Video Interface Analog RGB (15pin Dsub) Codec JPEG2000 Resolution 1280 x 768 pixel (WXGA) Flame rate 30 fps (MAX) Configuration Video Adjustment(Contrast , Bright , Position etc…) Others Startup screen, Stop signal screen, Maintenance screen (Display a still image specified in each mode.) Audio Interface...

  • Page 14: Notes On The Radio Wave

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide 1.2.4 Notes on the radio wave Do not use this product near the following equipment or places. The following equipment may use the same band. If you use this product near this equipment, the radio waves from this product and the following devices may interfere with each other.

  • Page 15: Network Composition

    1.3 Network composition A MVDS network is composed of one MVDS transmitter and 32 MVDS receivers (at maximum). In each group, a video or audio data are distributed in multicast (or unicast). As for network interface, both Wired and Wireless LAN ports are supported. Since MVDS transmitter and receivers exchange their status each other regularly, you can easily install and configure this product as well as support various network environment.
  • Page 16 MVDS X-1 User's Guide Wireless system - Network composition for Ad-Hoc mode The player (e.g. PC or DVD player, etc.) outputs data (e.g. video, audio, serial data, etc.) to MVDS transmitter. The transmitter captures and sends them to the MVDS receivers being connected to the transmitter in Adhoc mode.
  • Page 17 Network composition for wired/wireless connection mix If the wired/wireless system are mixed, you can support wider variety of environment. AV Cable Ethernet (100Base, PLC) Wireless (IEEE802.11a/g) 1.Product Overview...

  • Page 18: Parts And Function

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide 1.4 Parts and function The name of each part and the function are explained below: Front Transmitter Push button Description MENU Go into LCD menu from initial screen. Return to initial screen from LCD top menu. Go back to higher level in LCD menu.
  • Page 19 Receiver Push button Description MENU Start a factory default configuration when this button and [SET] button are pushed together while turning on this product. Not use. Not use. Start a factory default configuration when this button and [MENU] button are pushed together while turning on this product.
  • Page 20 MVDS X-1 User's Guide Back Both Transmitter and Receiver Part Description DCIN 15V1A AC connector (15V 1A) * In case of X-1ER, AC power can be supplied via internal DC connector. ETHER Ethernet interface (RJ45) RS232C Serial interface (9pin Male) AUDIO Audio interface (3.5mm mini) ANALOG RGB...

  • Page 21: Installation

    2.Installation Installation...

  • Page 22: Before You Begin

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide 2.1 Before you begin This section explains the necessary actions that should be taken before you connect and setup this product. 2.1.1 Necessary items Please prepare the following items. MVDS Transmitter One transmitter is required. ( X-1T ) MVDS Receiver As many receivers as you need for your environment.

  • Page 23: Create Environment For Setup

    2.1.2 Create environment for setup The first step is to connect the cables to the MVDS transmitter and receiver, and to the player, monitor(s) and PC. All the configuration can be performed via a wired LAN network. Connect the LAN cables Connect the MVDS transmitter and receiver(s) to the PC using LAN cables.
  • Page 24 MVDS X-1 User's Guide <Connection example> An example MVDS installation is shown below: Player VGA Cable Transmitter Audio Cable VGA Cable LAN Cable Display Audio Cable Receiver...

  • Page 25: Configure This Product

    2.2 Configure this product When the cable connections and power on are completed, configure the network settings and adjust the screen images for the MVDS transmitter and receivers. 2.2.1 Assign IP address To simplify the configuration process, the MVDS transmitter and receivers support automatic configuration of the IP address.
  • Page 26 MVDS X-1 User's Guide Select the MVDS transmitter or receiver that you wish to configure. From the top menu, click Configuration - Set IP address. Configure a unique IP address that is not used by other network devices. (Example: 10.3.0.1) Repeat this process and enter a unique IP address into each of the MVDS transmitters and receivers.

  • Page 27: Configure Via Web Browser

    2.2.2 Configure via Web browser After you have assigned the IP address for each MVDS transmitter and receiver, you can configure these devices using a PC with any standard web browser. For each MVDS transmitter and receiver, access the Web page using the IP address you have configured into the device.

  • Page 28: Host Name / Password Configuration

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide Host name / Password configuration Configure Host Name and Password. - Be sure to set a password, especially if you are using the MVDS with a public network. In factory default, the last six hexadecimal digits of the Ethernet MAC address is used as the host name of the MVDS transmitter and receiver(s).

  • Page 29: Network Configuration

    * Required for both Transmitter and Receivers Configure the IP address and wireless settings. Select Network under Configuration in the Web page. - The MVDS transmitter and receivers operate without the need to manually configure an IP address as they supports Auto IP function. - It is impossible to broadcast a movie across a router.
  • Page 30 MVDS X-1 User's Guide Example: The following are the sample settings to use this product in AdHoc mode. Interface Mode SSID Ch.AutoSearch Channel DataRate Authentication Key Index Key Size WEP Key1 Transmitter Enable AdHoc Optional Optional (same as Transmitter) DISABLE Optional 36Mbps Open...

  • Page 31: Adjusting A Screen Image (At Transmitter)

    Adjusting a screen image (at transmitter) Connect to the web page of the transmitter to adjust a screen image appropriate for the player. If you are sure of what value to set for screen image, click Video/Audio/Data under Configuration and configure each setting. If you are not sure what values to set, you can use the auto-adjustment feature to automatically adjust the screen image.
  • Page 32 MVDS X-1 User's Guide Click Video/Audio/Data under Configuration and adjust the settings such as PHASE_CC, etc. to make the image quality better.

  • Page 33: Adjusting A Screen Image (At Receiver(S))

    Adjusting a screen image (at receiver(s)) - You normally do not have to adjust a screen image at the receivers since the monitor will automatically make adjustments. If adjustment is necessary, go to the Web page of the transmitter. Click Video/Audio under Tools and click the Start button next to Maintenance screen mode to switch to maintenance mode and output the maintenance screen to the receivers.

  • Page 34: Hardware Installation

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide 2.3 Hardware installation 2.3.1 Connect to a wired network To configure this product in a wired network, connect the transmitter and receivers via Ethernet HUB. Sample connection for wired network Player Transmitter Ethernet HUB LAN Cable LAN Cable LAN Cable LAN Cable...

  • Page 35: Connect To A Wireless Network

    2.Installation 2.3.2 Connect to a wireless network Below is a sample connection to install this product outdoors. Select the antenna according to your location status, distance from the receiver or layout.

  • Page 36: Vertical Convergence Angle And Minimum Distance

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide Vertical convergence angle and minimum distance Every 'high-gain' antenna has vertical and horizontal selectiveness. The narrower the coverage, the higher the possible gain. However, this selectiveness also creates 'blind spot' in close range, especially if antennas located in different height.

  • Page 37: Vertical Coverage And Line-Of-Sight

    2.Installation Vertical coverage and Line-of-sight From a vertical convergence point of view, less height difference is better to minimize distance problems. However, it also creates more Non-Line-Of-Sight (NLOS) problems. In this diagram, the other side of the office building could not covered by single TX antenna, so another TX set needs to be provided if there are other stations there.
  • Page 38 MVDS X-1 User's Guide...

  • Page 39: Monitor And Maintenance

    3.Monitor and Maintenance Monitor and Maintenance...

  • Page 40: Front Panel

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide 3.1 Front panel The MVDS transmitter has a LCD which provides the operating status and configuration for transmitters. Use the push buttons to the right of LCD ( MENU, -, +, SET ) to switch the panel menu as well as change the settings.
  • Page 41 Each menu can be switched by pushing the push buttons to the right of LCD. To switch the menu levels, use [MENU] and [SET] buttons. To switch the options in the same level, use [ + ] and [ - ] buttons. The menu transition diagram is as below. silex X-1T TOP Menu TX:1 RX:3...

  • Page 42: Functions Available In Each Menu

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide 3.1.2 Functions available in each menu This section explains the functions available in LCD menu. This screen is always displayed while this product is turned on. When this product is running properly, the model name and operating status are shown in the upper line and lower line respectively.

  • Page 43: Service Activity

    Shows the service status for each data transfer. SERVICE ACTIVITY (sample) SERVICE:VIDEO ACTIVE 1280x768 Menu options and status Menu Displays a service status for VIDEO video data transfer. Displays the service status for AUDIO audio data transfer. Displays the service status for SERIAL serial data transfer.

  • Page 44: Connection Stat

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide Shows a network status. CONNECTION STAT (sample) CONN:ETHERNET LINK 100Mb/Full Menu options and status Menu ETHERNET Show the Ethernet link status. WIRELESS Show a wireless link status. Show the link status in RTP RTP LINK level. CONNECTION STAT Selected menu Current status of the selected menu...

  • Page 45: Device Info

    Shows the device information. DEVICE INFO (sample) DEV:HOST NAME TX012345 Menu options and status Menu HOST NAME Show the host name. IP ADDRESS Show the IP Address. MAC ADDR Show the Mac Address. F/W VERSION Show the firmware version. FPGA VER. Show the FPGA version.

  • Page 46: Admin Mode Menu

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide Part of settings can be configured, referred and maintained through ADMIN MODE MENU. This menu has a hierarchic structure below. Level 1 ADMIN MODE MENU Only the settings with ( * ) can be configured. ADMIN MODE MENU Level 2 LCD CONTRAST ( * )

  • Page 47: Admin:pin Code

    To enter into LEVEL2 in ADMIN MODE MENU, the PIN CODE is required (In the factory default setting, the PIN CODE is "0000"). PIN CODE entry screen ADMIN:PIN CODE PIN CODE? 0 _ _ _ To enter the PIN CODE, select each number by pushing [ + ] and [ - ] buttons and save it by pushing [SET] button.

  • Page 48: Wireless Config

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide WIRELESS CONFIG Shows or Changes the wireless LAN settings. WIRELESS CONFIG (sample) WIRELESS I/F ENABLE Menu WIRElESS I/F WIRELESS MODE SSID CH AUTO SEARCH CHANNEL DATA RATE Selected menu Current setting of the selected menu Displays whether the wireless LAN setting is enabled or disabled. Displays a wireless LAN mode (AdHoc/Infra.).

  • Page 49: Video Config

    VIDEO CONFIG Shows or Configures the video settings. VIDEO CONFIG (sample) CAPTURE GAIN R 128 G 128 B 128 Menu AUTO CONFIG Selected menu Current setting of the selected menu Starts the auto-adjustment for image parameters. By pushing [SET] button, you can switch to the auto-adjustment screen. Push [ + ] and [ - ] buttons to select [OK] (the current setting is enclosed with [ ]).
  • Page 50 MVDS X-1 User's Guide VIDEO CONFIG Menu CAPTURE GAIN CAPTURE OFFSET HORIZONTAL POS PHASE_CC BUFFER LEVEL Displays or Configures the Gain value (R/G/B). You can switch to the configuration screen by pushing [SET] button. CAPTURE GAIN R 128 G 128 B 128 s Set the value in the order of R ->...
  • Page 51 SERIAL CONFIG Shows the serial settings. SERIAL CONFIG (sample) BAUD RATE (bps) 19200 Menu BAUD RATE (bps) BIT LENGTH STOP BIT PARITY FLOW CONTROL DATA TIMEOUT MAINTENANCE SCR Sends or Stops a maintenace screen. MAINTENANCE SCR screen MAINTENANCE SCR? [ STOP ] START Push [ + ] and [ - ] buttons to select [START] or [STOP] (the current setting is enclosed with [ ]).

  • Page 52: Web Interface

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide 3.2 Web interface Configure using a Web browser Since this product implements HTTP protocol, advanced settings for this product can be configured or changed using a Web browser. Also, a convenient function such as a remote reboot is available. - To use a Web browser, the TCP/IP settings need to be enabled, and an IP address needs to be configured to this product.
  • Page 53 3.Monitor and Maintenance Configure from the Web page Click the menu item that you wish to configure. When the screen below is displayed, type a user name (root) and password, then click OK. In the factory default settings, no password is set.

  • Page 54: Status

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide 3.2.1 Status Operating status for each audio, video and serial port is displayed. Displays general status for each audio, video and serial port. Video Services Audio Data Status Ethernet Link Wireless Link Connection RTP Clients RTP Server Name Host Name MAC Address Device...

  • Page 55: Network

    Displays current network status (IP Address and wireless). IP Address Subnet Mask Ethernet Status Default Gateway Link Status SSID Channel RSSI (dbm) Rate Wireless Status Encryption Mode Country Code Network Name Display an IP address. Display a subnet mask. Display a default gateway address. Display a link status.

  • Page 56: Video/Audio/Data

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide Displays status for each audio, video and serial port. Resolution Frame size (byte) Interval (ms) Frame count (frame) Video Status Codec error count Frame lost count Sampling Rate Audio Status Data lost count Baudrate (bps) Bit length Stop bit Serial Status Parity...

  • Page 57: Configuration

    3.2.2 Configuration Configure the network settings and transmission conditions for audio, video and serial port. Click the item that you wish to configure. Select an option or enter a value and click Submit. Common settings for Transmitter and Receivers. Configure a host name and password.

  • Page 58: Network

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide Network Configures the network settings.
  • Page 59 Name DHCP/BOOTP Ethernet IP Address Subnet Mask Configuration Default Gateway Wireless Interface Wireless Mode SSID Ch Auto Search Channel Wireless Data Rate Configuration Network Authentication SSID Broadcast Key Index Key Size WEP Key1 Configuration WEP Key2 WEP Key3 WEP Key4 WEP Encryption Mode Select an encryption mode of WPA.

  • Page 60: Video/Audio/Data (At Transmitter)

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide Video/Audio/Data (at transmitter) Configures the video signal parameters, serial port and buffer size of transmitter.
  • Page 61 Name Capture Timing Gain R Gain G Gain B Filter R Filter G Filter B Offset R Offset G Offset B H.Position H Width H Period Video V.Position Configuration V Width V Period PLLGAIN_H PLLGAIN_L PLLDIV CLPDLY CLPDUR HSOPW SYNC_CTRL PHASE_CC 3.Monitor and Maintenance Details...
  • Page 62 MVDS X-1 User's Guide H.Position Offset H.Width Offset H.Period Offset Video Configuration V.Position Offset V.Width Offset V.Period Offset Baudrate (bps) Bit length Serial Stop bit Parity Configuration Flow control Data timeout Buffer Buffer Level Name Displays the offset value for H.Position setting that you may have configured from LCD menu.

  • Page 63: Video/Audio/Data (At Receiver)

    3.Monitor and Maintenance Video/Audio/Data (at receiver) Configures the video signal parameters, serial port and buffer size of receivers.
  • Page 64 MVDS X-1 User's Guide H Width H Period H Back Porch V Width V Period V Back Porch H.Width Offset H.Period Offset Video Configuration H.Back Porch Offset V.Width Offset V.Period Offset V.Back Porch Offset Baudrate (bps) Bit length Serial Stop bit Parity Configuration Flow control...

  • Page 65: Static Node (At Transmitter)

    Configures Static Node control of transmitter. Usually, the default settings are used. Node List Method Static Node 0 Static Node 1 Static Node 2 Node Static Node 3 Configuration Static Node 4 Static Node 5 Static Node 6 Static Node 7 - Use this only for irregular situations such as when you need to specify the node for your network environment.

  • Page 66: Static Node (At Receiver)

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide Configures Static Node control for receivers. Usually, the default settings are used. Node List Method Switch source interval Static Node 0 Node Static Node 1 Configuration Static Node 2 Static Node 3 Static Node 4 Static Node 5 Static Node 6 Static Node 7 - Use this only for irregular situations such as when you need to specify a node for your...

  • Page 67: Dynamic Node (At Transmitter)

    Configures Dynamic Node control for transmitter. Shows the list and status of receivers connected to a particular group and changes the transmission method. Dynamic Coordinators Node Configuration Devices <Dynamic Node> Change the method of transmission to receiver. Note Dynamic Node (at transmitter) Name Display a list of the discovered groups.

  • Page 68: Dynamic Node (At Receiver)

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide Configures Dynamic Node control for receivers. Shows or Changes which transmitter the receivers should connect to. Node Dynamic Coordinators Configuration <Dynamic Node> Use this when you switch the group manually. Note Dynamic Node (at receiver) Name Display the list of discovered groups.

  • Page 69: Tools

    3.2.3 Tools Performs reboot, factory default configuration and firmware update. Click the button of item that you wish to execute. Reboots, resets and updates the firmware of this product. Reboot Restore to Factory Reset menu Default Firmware Update Common Name Reboot this product.

  • Page 70: Video/Audio (At Transmitter)

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide Adjusts the screen image for transmitter and changes the maintenance screen to be displayed for receivers. The screen currently being captured can be applied as a maintenance screen. Refresh Maintenance mode Manage custom Capture screen Upload Delete Maintenance screen mode...

  • Page 71: Video/Audio (At Receiver)

    Changes the startup screen and stop signal screen for receivers. The screen currently being output to monitors from receivers can be captured and then applied as startup screen and/or stop signal screen of receiver. Refresh Startup screen Stop signal screen Manage custom screen Capture...
  • Page 72 MVDS X-1 User's Guide...

  • Page 73: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix...

  • Page 74: A-1 Configuration Item List

    MVDS X-1 User's Guide A-1 Configuration item list The below is the list of configuration item: Parameter name Host Name Set a host name. Root password Set passwords for Web and Telnet. LCD Contrast Set a contrast for LCD. Menu idle timeout Set the amount of time before the LCD menu returns to the initial screen when it is idle.
  • Page 75 14 - - - reserved 15 - - - 600 MHz 0 - 255 0 - 65535 0 - 65535 0 - 65535 0 - 65535 0 - 65535 0 - 65535 0 - 65535 0 - 65535 Appendix Default value silex technology 1664...
  • Page 76 MVDS X-1 User's Guide Parameter name H.Position Offset Save the offset value for H.Position setting that you may have configured from LCD menu. H.Width Offset Save the offset value for H.Width setting that you may have configured from LCD menu. H.Period Offset Save the offset value for H.Period setting that you may have configured...

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