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MT-300 Pico Broadcaster
Operator Manual
MT300
Pico Broadcaster
Version 1.3
OPERATOR MANUAL
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  • Page 1 MT-300 Pico Broadcaster Operator Manual MT300 Pico Broadcaster Version 1.3 OPERATOR MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    THERNET CONNECTION TV R ......................20 UNING THE ECEIVER Copyright © 2012 by MELD Technology Inc. Information furnished in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable, but MELD assumes no responsibility for any errors that many appear in this material.

  • Page 3: Preface

    MT-300 Pico Broadcaster Operator Manual 1. Preface This document provides operator information on how to set up the MT300 (Ethernet to Broadcast) Pico Broadcaster. This device requires professional installation and the use of tools and procedures for determining location, minimum power requirements.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Operator Manual 3. Introduction The Meld Technology MT300 White Space radio must be professionally installed by a trained installer. The installation must be in accordance with 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart H and the instructions contained in this manual. Only the following components are approved for use with the radio.

  • Page 5: General Description

    Figure 1 - Typical Setup for Device configuration and TVWS access The MT300 is an easy to use Fixed TV bands device using a VSB modulator that is designed to provide low-power transmission of a DTV compatible signal over a limited area.
  • Page 6 MT-300 Pico Broadcaster Operator Manual The device has two IP address: System Control CPU (default) IP address: 192.168.1.194, Gateway IP: 192.168.1.254 This address points to a web form used for user registration and setting up the radio for FCC compliant operation including database access, and radio control for operational parameters of the system, such as preferred channels and power.

  • Page 7: Applications In Digital Signage

    MT-300 Pico Broadcaster Operator Manual Applications in Digital Signage Pico Broadcast HD video distribution would enable airports, hotels, restaurants, bars, schools, hospitals, professional, industrial applications to wirelessly send high-quality video to any number of screens. • Proven reliable: Used around the world; day in, day out, digital broadcast TV reliably sends perfect clear HD images and sound over large areas.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Front/Rear Panel Interface Note: It is recommended the MT300 be installed and located in a secure area such as a network closet or operations center. The device must be installed in a location that provides a minimum separation from all persons and the antenna of 40 cm (15.7 inches).

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Mt300 For First Time Use

    Setting up the MT300 for first time use Recommended Network Setup Note: The MT300 needs internet access to be able to operate. The transmitter will not be enabled until the device successfully registers with and receives a channel list from the TV Bands database service.
  • Page 10 1 or use the alternative setup below in figure 2 to change the MT300 network configuration. If using the typical setup in figure 1, connect a PC and the MT300 to the router and set the computers IP Address to a static IP address on the same subnet as the default settings for the MT300 (e.g., 192.168.1.100).
  • Page 11 The MT300 needs internet access to be able to operate. The transmitter will not be enabled until the device successfully registers with and receives a channel list from the TV Bands database service. Using your PC internet browser; type the IP address assigned to the MT300 in the custom network setup http://192.168.x.x in the browser URL field to access the device webpage interface.
  • Page 12 MT-300 Pico Broadcaster Operator Manual Registration Screen NOTE: PRESS SAVE AND APPLY BEFORE GOING TO NEXT SCREEN.
  • Page 13 MT-300 Pico Broadcaster Operator Manual Status Screen After your device communicates with the database (allow up to 1 minute) the transmitter output will be enabled. NOTE: The transmitter will not output a signal prior to being authenticated by and receiving a channel list from the White Space Registration database.
  • Page 14 The FCC rules for White Space devices require that the minimum transmit power required for reception of the signal must be used. The MT300 transmit power must be adjusted to use the minimum power necessary for reception of the signal.

  • Page 15: Using Your Pico Broadcaster

    • Following the instructions in section 5.1 of this manual, stream the MPEG2 file to the MT300. Verify the information is displayed on at least one of the TV receivers tuned to the transmitting channel as shown in the example below:...

  • Page 16: Streaming

    This means the Ping command properly saw the MT300 but the MT300 did not respond back, which is to be expected as the MT300 is a one-way streamer and cannot reply. If it says not connected, check physical connection and power MT300.
  • Page 17 MT-300 Pico Broadcaster Operator Manual • You should see the device Internet Address: 192.168.1.193 If using VLC GUI Streamer Configuration • Set to RTP streaming mode • Address: 192.168.1.193 • Port: 5002 Using VLC Streamer Command line Easy streaming… If you find the navigating the VLC GUI a little tedious we suggest we set up some batch files.

  • Page 18: Tune The Tv Receiver

    MT-300 Pico Broadcaster Operator Manual BroadcastHD.bat "C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" "C:\Control\worktestvideo\Shuttle.trp" –loop :sout=#rtp{dst=192.168.1.193,port=5002,mux=ts} :no-sout-rtp-sap :no-sout-standard-sap :ttl=1 "C:\Control\worktestvideo\Clip4.trp" --loop :sout=#rtp{dst=192.168.1.193,port=5002,mux=ts} :no-sout-rtp-sap :no-sout-standard-sap :ttl=1 "C:\Control\worktestvideo\Thunderbirds 480I.mpg" --loop :sout=#rtp{dst=192.168.1.193,port=5002,mux=ts} :no-sout-rtp-sap :no-sout-standard-sap :ttl=1 Streaming your PC screen What you are doing: Sending your PC screen to 192.168.1.193, port=5002 *** Sample Batch file 3: Broadcasts what’s on your PC screen.

  • Page 19: Trouble Shooting

    Set the computers IP Address to a static address on the same subnet as the MT300 (e.g., 192.168.1.100) If the transmit or “On Air” light is not illuminated on the front panel, verify the MT300 network connection to the TVWS database service.

  • Page 20: Tuning The Tv Receiver

    Note: If you do NOT see the device you’ll need to force the ARP table to map to the IP address to the physical address of the MT300 (i.e. 00 02 03 04 05 06.) Use the second mac addess printed on the label which is located on the bottom of the MT300 case.

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