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- Page 1 User’s Guide XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers XDS-PRO SERIES (PRO1Q, PRO4Q, PRO1R, PRO4R) Visit Our Website www.picodigital.com Contact Us 858.546.5050 Toll Free 858.421.6511...
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Page 2: Important Notices
The information is provided on an “as is” basis and Pico Digital shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this document. - Page 3 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Document Revision History Revision Date Description ECO# 10/11/11 Initial release for PRO1Q and PRO4Q models, Firmware v0.0.6 1514 1/19/17 Revised to include PRO1R and PRO4R models, and to update 2120 the website and NMS sections. Also added proper logos and acknowledgements for HD Radio support.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Notices ............................. 2 INTRODUCTION ..........................7 Important Information........................ 7 Hardware Upgradeability ......................7 Hardware Versatility ........................7 Network Management System ..................... 7 GETTING STARTED ........................... 8 Unpacking the Receiver ......................8 2.1.1 List of Contents ........................8 Safety Precautions ........................ - Page 5 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Connecting the Relay Ports ....................... 13 2.7.1 Physical Ports ........................13 2.7.2 Cues ..........................13 Connecting the Program Associated Data (PAD) Port ..............14 2.8.1 In-Band Ancillary Data ...................... 14 2.8.2 Out-of-Band Ancillary Data ....................14 FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS ......................15 Status LEDs ..........................
- Page 6 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers XDS-AMR Menu (Optional) ......................30 AFFILIATE WEB INTERFACE ......................31 Accessing and Logging In ......................31 5.1.1 Obtaining login password for receivers that are equipped with front panels ......31 5.1.2 Obtaining login password for receivers that are NOT equipped with front panels ....31 Play Scheduling ........................
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Page 7: Introduction
Warning! Hardware Upgradeability Pico Digital, Inc. can upgrade its main control software and audio decoder algorithms over-the-air. This ensures that your receiver will always have the most up to date features and functionality. Hardware Versatility... -
Page 8: Getting Started
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 2 GETTING STARTED Please take a few minutes to read through the User’s Guide prior to setting up and using the unit. If you are in a hurry, there is a Quick Start guide that comes packaged with the receiver, but please be sure to consult this section at your earliest convenience. -
Page 9: Heat, Humidity, And Dust
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 2.2.3 Heat, Humidity, and Dust In order to avoid unnecessary internal damage, avoid placing the receiver next to external heat sources such as heaters, direct sunlight, heating ducts, etc. Also avoid locations of high humidity, dust, and vibration. -
Page 10: Rack Mounting The Receiver
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 2.3.1 Rack Mounting the Receiver The XDS-PRO receiver has been specifically designed for installation and operation in an EIA standard 19- inch equipment rack. When mounting it in the rack, use pan or round head screws and flat washers in all four front panel mounting locations. -
Page 11: Dc Voltage Requirement
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 2.4.2 DC Voltage Requirement You may need to have the receiver supply DC voltage to either an LNB or a block down-converter (used after an LNA). For the PRO4Q, PRO1R, and PRO4R (or PRO1Q model equipped with an optional front control panel), the user must change the receiver’s LNB ON/OFF settings using the front panel display. -
Page 12: Connecting To The Ethernet Network
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Connecting to the Ethernet Network The XDS-PRO receivers are specifically designed to receive audio broadcasts via satellite transmissions. It is also equipped with an “internet” only mode in which it can receive audio data and receiver updates via its Ethernet port (see Section 2.5.8 for further details.) For this feature to be functional, the receiver must be connected to a network router or directly connected to an internet connection. -
Page 13: Setting Up "Ip Only Mode
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 2.5.8 Setting Up “IP Only Mode” If it is desired to run the XDS-PRO receiver in IP Only Mode (i.e. – no RF used), it can be enabled in two ways: 1. (for XDS-PRO receivers with a Front Panel) – Navigate to the IP Only Mode section on the Front Panel (see Figure 1), and select “Enabled”. -
Page 14: Connecting The Program Associated Data (Pad) Port
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Non-associated cues will fire if they are mapped to a relay regardless of what program is playing. All cues will be outputted through an RS-232 Tx pin on the receiver’s relay port to be used by downstream systems. -
Page 15: Front Panel Operations
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 3 FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS All XDS-PRO receivers provide four status LEDs which indicate power, signal, update, and fault. These four status LEDs serve as a quick reference for the current state of the receiver. The PRO4Q, PRO1R, and PRO4R receivers (and PRO1Q equipped with optional control front panel) are also equipped with: A 128x64 pixel LCD display;... -
Page 16: Front Panel Flow
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Front Panel Flow Speaker Volume A |----------------------| B |----------------------|16 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 C |----------------------|dB XDSPRO4R MUTE D |----------------------| XDS PRO1 (4) XDS PRO1 (4) XDS PRO1 (4) Status Setup Audio Ports... -
Page 17: Main Menu Options
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 3.3.1 Main Menu Options Note: For all of the following subsections, please refer to the Front Panel Flow as shown in Figure 1 - PRO Receiver Front Panel Flow. When the receiver’s front panel is not being used, the idle screen featuring the X-Digital Systems logo energy per will be displayed. -
Page 18: Setup: Network Sub-Menus
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers USB: Pressing the ▼ will navigate into the USB sub-menus. ALARMS: Allows you to set the alarm mask as a hex value. VERSION: Pressing SET in this menu will display the receiver’s firmware version. ... -
Page 19: Audio Ports: Setup Sub-Menus
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 3.3.4.1 AUDIO PORTS: SETUP Sub-Menus Each of the five audio ports (Audio Port A-D, and Headphones) have their own identical setup sub menus. From these menus, users may modify the station call number, the current program played on the audio port, the current commercial spot played on the audio port, and a couple miscellaneous audio settings (stereo or mono). -
Page 20: Receiver Web Interface
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 4 RECEIVER WEB INTERFACE The XDS-PRO receiver includes an on-board web interface. From this interface, you can view most of the receiver’s internal settings, as well as the contents of the receiver’s integrated hard drive. To access this site, open a web browser connected to your network and navigate to the desired receiver’s assigned IP address. - Page 21 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers NOC Connection Test – Perform a connection test here. Figure 2 - General Status Page - Part 1 Figure 3 - General Status Tab - Part 2 R830001-2001, REV. C www.picodigital.com TOLL FREE 800.421.6511...
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Page 22: Tuner Tab
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Figure 4 - General Status Tab - Part 3 4.1.2 Tuner Tab The Tuner Tab presents the user with tuner related data (see Figure 5 - Tuner Settings), and includes: Currently active tuner. Enabled/disabled status. ... -
Page 23: Setup Tab
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Figure 5 - Tuner Settings 4.1.3 Setup Tab The Setup Tab shows specific receiver settings, and allows the user to modify them: Networking values used by the receiver including: LAN IP Address, LAN Subnet Mask, Gateway, WAN IP Address, WAN Subnet Mask, primary NMS website URL, and backup NMS website URL. - Page 24 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Figure 6- General Setup Figure 7- Firmware Update R830001-2001, REV. C www.picodigital.com TOLL FREE 800.421.6511...
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Page 25: Relays Tab
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 4.1.4 Relays Tab The Relay Tab presents the user with cue to relay mappings that the receiver is assigned. Your network provides specific relay cue message than can be used to trigger a relay closure if the cue is mapped to a specific relay pin. -
Page 26: Opto Inputs Tab
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 4.1.5 Opto Inputs Tab The Opto Inputs Tab provides the user with the ability to setup the Opto input mode and to program the Opto Inputs to execute a command or a group of commands. The Opto input can be configured in two modes;... -
Page 27: Uncoded Opto Input Mode
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 4.1.5.2 Uncoded Opto Input Mode In this mode, the receiver is expecting that there will be a closure in one of the Opto input pins at a time and each pin can be programmed to a different function (see Figure 10). Figure 10 - Opto Inputs - Uncoded 4.1.5.3 Programming Opto Inputs... -
Page 28: Logs Tab
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 4.1.6 Logs Tab The Logs Tab presents the receiver activity logs. It shows all core transactions the receiver is performing. The user can select to display the logs in UTC or local time. The user can download and save the logs to a local computer in text format. ... -
Page 29: Programming Menu
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Programming Menu From the Programming Menu, the user is able to view all of the programs and recordings the receiver is equipped to receive and re-broadcast. 4.2.1 Programs Tab Each receiver is identified by the Network Management System (NMS) as authorized to receive and broadcast particular radio programs. -
Page 30: Content Menu
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Content Menu The Content Menu lists all of the files which the receiver’s internal storage currently holds. 4.3.1 Audio Tab The Audio Tab displays all audio type files which have been stored for later use by the receiver. The file name (along with download link), ISCI code, and received date are displayed. -
Page 31: Affiliate Web Interface
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 5 AFFILIATE WEB INTERFACE Your XDS-PRO receivers must always be connected to the internet to allow configuration, activation, setup, monitoring of signal quality, program schedules, audio content and accountability. The XDS-PRO receivers are capable of communicating with and being configured by an internet- accessible Network Management System (NMS). -
Page 32: Play Scheduling
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Play Scheduling The Affiliate NMS is a powerful tool for managing your radio programming. From this, it is possible to create a play schedule for your receiver. To create a station schedule, follow these steps: Log into the Affiliate Website (see section 5.1). ... - Page 33 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Figure 20 - Programming Schedule Calendar View In order to add a program to the scheduler, click on the ‘Program List’ tab at the top of the screen. A window will appear asking which program to view. The drop down menu will contain all of the programs for which the current station is authorized.
- Page 34 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Figure 22 - Network Feeds Page The XDS-PRO receivers have the ability to play a live broadcast, delay a live broadcast, play only a partial feed, record a program its storage device for later playback or any combination of the above. To reach these options click on the ‘Edit’...
- Page 35 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers If you are creating a new schedule and would like to play the network feed in its entirety, leave the “live” option selected, use the check boxes to select which days to play the feed, specify a start and end date if desired and click the ‘Add’...
- Page 36 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Figure 26 - Record Feed Settings With all of the above options, users have the option to specify what days of the week the schedule is for, as well as specify a date range for the schedule. If the ‘End Date’ filed is left blank, the schedule will be indefinite.
- Page 37 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Figure 28 - Calendar View of Set Schedules To delete or modify an existing program in the schedule, click on the text within the Calendar View tab to quickly link to the Network Feed page. Modifications can be made by clicking the ‘Edit’ button;...
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Page 38: Changing The Relay Mappings
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Figure 30 - Prioritization Pop-Up Changing the Relay Mappings There are 32 different relays on the PRO4Q and PRO4R receivers, and 16 relays on the PRO1Q and PRO1R receivers. Each relay can correspond to a different net relay for a radio broadcast. You can use the NMS to specify the relay mapping for the receiver. -
Page 39: Checking Receiver Health
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers To cancel the changes you have made and to go back to the previous relay mapping, click “Cancel”. Net relays entered into the NMS’s relay-mappings text box bust be upper-case alphanumeric, i.e. only upper-case letters, or numbers. -
Page 40: Changing The Receiver's Time Zone
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Changing the Receiver’s Time Zone Using the Affiliate website, it is also possible to change the receiver’s time zone settings. To do this, navigate to the Configuration tab located on the top of the webpage. There is a pulldown box that will configure the time zone of the receiver. -
Page 41: Monitor And Control Interface
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 6 MONITOR AND CONTROL INTERFACE The XDS-PRO receivers are equipped with multiple methods for viewing and changing receiver settings. The M&C Console Port on the back of the receiver can be used for this purpose. Setting up a Console Connection To set up a console interface from your computer to the receiver: ... - Page 42 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers E0 and E1 Commands: The E0 and E1 commands change various settings for the first and second Ethernet ports respectively. The syntax for these commands is shown in Table 2. Option Argument Action SHOW Shows various technical data regarding the specified port.
- Page 43 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers LCD Command: The LCD command allows the user to display custom content on the front panel of the receiver. Syntax is: LCD “Line1” “Line2” “Line3” “Line4”. LOGIN Command: This command will log the console into a user profile specified by the parameters. The syntax is: LOGIN [username],[password].
- Page 44 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Option Argument Action STATUS [port] Displays Station, Mode, PGM, PID mappings for all ports STOP [port] Stop specified port from playing LIVE [port],[pgmid] Change port to play live program based on program ID. [port],[pid] Change port to play PID. PID specified in hex.
- Page 45 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers SF SHOW will provide the fault history in text form SN Command: This command displays the receiver’s serial number. SS SHOW Command: This command displays the current status of the receiver in the form of a list of in a verbal description current faults which are affecting the receiver.
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Page 46: Tech Account Commands
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers VER Command: This command, which takes no options, displays the receiver’s firmware version to the console. VOL Command: This command sets the volume of the receiver’s headphone output. The syntax is: VOL [v] where [v] is a value greater than or equal to 0 (mute) and less than or equal to 63 (full volume). (This feature is not available on the PRO1Q unless fitted with optional control front panel). - Page 47 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Option Argument Action [Status, SN, IP, VOLUME, HP Shows AMR settings, dependant on the SHOW SOURCE, FAULT] argument used. [0-100] Get / Set the AMR volume [A-D] Get / Set the AMR headphone source BAUD Command: Get and set Console (M&C) baud rate, parity setting, data bit, and stop bit settings. FACTORY Command: Resets all of the receiver’s settings to factory defaults.
- Page 48 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Table 9 - ISTREAM Command LOAD Command: The LOAD command is used for upgrading the receiver with new code or displaying the current version code on the receiver. Option Argument Action SHOW Display code version FILE [filename] Start Ethernet download HTTP [filename]...
- Page 49 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Option Argument Action SHOW Displays SMTP Host, SMTP Port, Mail Recipient, and Alerts TEST Send a test message to configured recipient CLEAR Clear mail recipient HOST Host[:port] Local SMTP host, default port assumed if unspecified. [recipient] Specify mail recipient (name@domain format, limit 256 characters, comma separate multiple addresses) FROM [originator]...
- Page 50 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Option Argument Action SHOW Display NAS configuration REMOUNT [0-1] EXPORT Remark all files for export [0-1],[NONE/NFS/SMB],[urn],[path],[user,[pwd]] [urn] is the host and mount point. Table 15 - NAS Command PAD Command: Get and set PAD port settings. Table 16 shows all PAD arguments. Option Argument Action...
- Page 51 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Option Argument Action [AUTHS/BOUQUETS/GROUPS/ CUES/NETWORK/WINDOWS/NIT] SHOW SCHED [pgmid] MONITOR [ON/OFF/USBLOAD] Enable PSI and PID monitoring CLEAR GROUPS [pid] In hex, 0=auto (from PAT) [pgmid],[pid] Manually add a program/PID pair to PSI ACTIVATE [YES/NO] Table 17 - PSI Command PLAY Command: Used to play a file.
- Page 52 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Option Argument Action [0-31]*,[ON/OFF/PULSE] Fire, disable or pulse a relay on specified relay. SHOW Show all relay mappings on the receiver. [xxxx] Activate all relays. [1-15] Activate individual relay. TEST [START/STOP] Start or stop a relay test that will send a pulse to all relays.
- Page 53 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Option Argument Action SHOW Display all trace options. *=live traces Turn on all traces NONE Turn off all traces Table 21 - TRACE Command TTY Command: Modem diagnostics command. See Table 22 for usage. Option Argument Action [port],[0-2] Open serial port (0=M&C, 1=NETCUE, 2=MODEM) [port],[2400/9600/19200]...
- Page 54 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Option Argument Action [ENABLE/DISABLE] Set receiver terrestrial mode SHOW Shows various technical data regarding the specified port. [kHz],[sps] Sets the tuners radio frequency to [kHz] and the tuner’s symbol rate to [sps]. MODE [DVB-S, DVB-S2-QPSK, Set Modulation mode DVB-S2-8PSK] [kHz], [sps], [mode], Set fallback carrier parameters...
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Page 55: Xds Discovery Tool
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 7 XDS DISCOVERY TOOL About The XDS Discovery Tool The XDS Discovery Tool is only to be used on XDS-PRO1Q units that do not have the optional front panel. It allows the user to view details about the receivers connected to the local network, including: ... -
Page 56: Specifications
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 8 SPECIFICATIONS The following specifications are divided into sections corresponding to the various functional blocks within the receiver. Receiver Monitor & Control and Interface Specification 8.1.1 M&C Interface Features The Monitor and Control Features are provided in Section 6. The LCD, Keypad, and Headphone Jack are options on the PRO1Q and standard on the PRO4Q, PRO1R, and PRO4R. -
Page 57: Relay Outputs
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers FUNCTION ALARM - ALARM + Ground OPTO1 OPTO2 OPTO3 OPTO4 Table 26 - M&C Port Pin-Out 8.1.3 Relay Outputs The receiver includes a connector port providing 16 normally open relay contact connections. There is a single connector provided on the PRO1Q and PRO1R models and two connectors on the PRO4Q and PRO4R receivers. - Page 58 XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers FUNCTION FUNCTION RLY1A RLY1B RLY2A RLY2B RLY3A RLY3B RLY4A RLY4B Ground Ground RLY5A RLY5B RLY6A RLY6B RLY7A RLY7B RLY8A RLY8B Ground RLY9B RLY9A RLY10B RLY10A RLY11B RLY11A RLY12B RLY12A Ground TxData RLY13B RLY13A RLY14B RLY14A RLY15B RLY15A RLY16B RLY16A Table 28 - Relay Port Pin-Out...
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Page 59: Analog Audio Output
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 8.1.4 Analog Audio Output The PRO4Q and PRO4R have 4 analog output channels, and the PRO1Q and PRO1R have one analog output channel. The audio output port specifications are outlined in Table Table 30 lists the pin-outs of the analog output connectors. -
Page 60: Analog Audio Input
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 8.1.5 Analog Audio Input The XDS-PRO receivers have one analog audio input port. The audio input port specifications are outlined in Table 9. Table 10 lists the pin-outs of the analog input port. Connector DB-9 Male Format Balanced Pair L, R Range +4dBu nominal (+22max) -
Page 61: Digital Audio Input
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 8.1.6 Digital Audio Input In addition to the analog audio input, the PRO4Q and PRO4R receivers also have one digital audio input port that shares the same connector. Table 33 provides the specification for digital audio interface and Table 34 provides the complete connector pinout that is shared by analog and digital audio inputs to the PRO4Q and PRO4R receivers. -
Page 62: Digital Audio Output
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 8.1.7 Digital Audio Output The PRO4Q and PRO4R receivers have four digital audio output channels that provide AES/EBU versions of the four analog audio output ports A through D. The channels are mapped from analog Port A to the digital pair of CH0 signals, Port B to CH1, Port C to CH2, and Port D to CH3. -
Page 63: Pad/Async/External Reset Port
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers 8.1.8 PAD/ASYNC/External Reset Port The PAD port (Program Associated Data) relays information which is carried along with the audio data received. i.e. song and artist information, or relay cues to trigger events. Table 37 provides the PAD / ASYNC port specifications, and Table 38 contains the pin-out table for the PAD port. -
Page 64: Ethernet Port
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Ethernet Port Connector RJ-45 Modular Jack Connection Rate 10/100Base-TX (Auto) Number of Ports PRO1Q & PRO1R – 2 PRO4Q – 3 PRO4R – 2 Max Output IP Rate Up to 20 Mbps (combined for all ports) VLAN Each port is managed for VLAN use Table 39 - Ethernet Port RF Input Parameters... -
Page 65: Lbr Module (Optional) Rf Input Parameters
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers LBR Module (Optional) RF Input Parameters The PRO1R and PRO4R receivers support an optional LBR module that can be installed to provide support for low bit rate carriers. The LBR module can receiver both DVB-S and DVB-S2 modulated satellite signals which will be received and demodulated by the XDS-PROR receiver. -
Page 66: Environmental
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Environmental The XDS-PRO receiver environmental specifications are provided in Table 43. Operating Temperature 0̊ to 50̊ C Storage Temperature -40̊ to 85̊ C Maximum Operating Altitude 10,000 feet Operating Relative Humidity 20% to 80% non-condensing Table 43 - Environmental Specifications R830001-2001, REV. -
Page 67: Regulatory Compliance
XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers Regulatory Compliance North America Emissions THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 SUBPART B OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION OF THIS DEVICE IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE; AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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