LG Pro:Centric PCS200S Installation & Setup Manual Warranty

LG Pro:Centric PCS200S Installation & Setup Manual Warranty

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PCS200S Pro:Centric
Server
Installation & Setup Guide
Warranty
P/N: 206-4270 (Rev B)
© Copyright 2015 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

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  • Page 1   ® PCS200S Pro:Centric Server Installation & Setup Guide Warranty P/N: 206-4270 (Rev B) © Copyright 2015 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    When a cart is used, use caution when 20. Test Equipment moving the cart/apparatus combination In some cases, LG has supplied or in order to avoid injury from tip-over. recommended the use of test equipment and 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service devices for the setup and testing of the equip- personnel.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) 22. Servicing Caution: These servicing 21. Damage Requiring Service instructions are for use by qualified Unplug this product from the wall power service personnel only. To reduce outlet and refer servicing to qualified service the risk of electrical shock, do not perform personnel under the following conditions: any servicing other than that described in...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PCS200S Rack Installation B. Reduced Air Flow (also see pages 11 to 12) Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required • Wear a properly grounded, antistatic wrist strap for safe operation of the equipment is not to avoid causing electrostatic (ESD) damage to compromised.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Warnings ..... . . 2 Set the Date and Time ....27 Important Safety Instructions.
  • Page 7: Pcs200S Product Description

    PCS200S Product Description ® The LG PCS200S Pro:Centric  server is a stand-alone, remotely-controlled processor and controller for the Pro:Centric system. The server can be used to capture data from an Internet source, assemble the data as display pages, and output the pages in DTV format over ASI, RF, or IP.
  • Page 8: Setup Information

    Setup Information Check the following items before you begin the PCS200S installation and setup procedures. Note: Once the PCS200S hardware is installed and the initial setup completed, output parameters are configured in the Pro:Centric server Admin Client. Along with this document, it is recommended that you have a copy of the Pro:Centric Server Admin Client User Guide readily available.
  • Page 9 Setup Information (Cont.) Video Channel Assignments for RF Output (DVB-C) with Solid State Drive Each input program is limited to one-half or one-third of the output channel bitrates (Mbps), which in turn are dependent on the modulation format. 256-QAM modulation supports up to 45.05 Mbps (7 MHz bandwidth) or 50.87 Mbps (8 MHz bandwidth), and 64-QAM modulation supports up to 33.79 Mbps (7 MHz bandwidth) or 38.15 Mbps (8 MHz bandwidth).
  • Page 10: Rear And Front Panel Overviews

    Rear and Front Panel Overviews PCS200S Rear View SSD (OPT IONA L) MAX IMUM CUR RENT +5V DC @ 2.0A MODEL: PCS200S RF-OU T DATE: xx/xx/xx I IIIII IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIII 0 dBmV *201-125 2008* RF-OU T ASI-O UT FIRMW ARE VER: Feat ure Port SERV ICE USE ONLY...
  • Page 11: Rack Installation

    Rack Installation Typical Rack Installation 1. To avoid causing electrostatic (ESD) damage to the PCS200S during installation, attach an antistatic wrist strap to a properly grounded rack/object and put it on. 2. (Optional) As shipped, the PCS200S mounting brackets are attached flush with the front of the unit (see diagram a).
  • Page 12: Rack-Mount Considerations

    Rack Installation (Cont.) Front View of Rack Cabinet 1 inch minimum 1 inch minimum Rack-mount Considerations A. Elevated Operating Ambient If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer (see Specifications information in this document).
  • Page 13: System Setup

    System Setup Refer to the following diagrams, and complete the system installation as described on pages 16 to 19. Caution: Do NOT make system connections until instructed to do so during the system installation procedure. In some instances, configuration steps must be performed before physical connections are made.
  • Page 14: Typical Setup Flow Chart For Pcs200S

    System Setup (Cont.) Typical Setup Flow Chart for PCS200S with RF Output Laptop Service Port Connection PCS200S Network Control Port Feature Port ASI Out RF Out Combiner Cable RF Out (0 dBmV) Distribution System 206-4270...
  • Page 15: Typical Setup Flow Chart For Pcs200S With Ip Output

    System Setup (Cont.) Typical Setup Flow Chart for PCS200S with IP Output Laptop Service Port Connection PCS200S Network Control Port Feature Port ASI Out 1000BaseT (default) RF Out Full Duplex Distribution CAT5E Network RF Out Cable (0 dBmV) VPN Network Connections Overview Pro:Centric VPN Server VPN Client...
  • Page 16: Typical System Installation

    System Setup (Cont.) Typical System Installation (see also Typical Setup Flow Charts and VPN Network Connections Overview diagrams) 1. (Optional) To provide capacity for additional media/video playout channels, install a SATA solid state drive (customer-supplied) in the SSD slot on the PCS200S rear panel. See Reference section, “Using an SSD Storage Device with the PCS200S,”...
  • Page 17 System Setup (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) The initial System Information display identifies PCS200S default configuration settings, including the Control Port IP address and the output configuration, for example: PCS200S Pro:Centric Server v7.4 Copyright (c) 2010 - 2015 Zenith Electronics LLC 201-12301011 Hardware ID: OS version:...
  • Page 18 System Setup (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) Use the Network Configuration Menu commands indicated below and follow the system prompts to configure the port(s). See “Configure Network Settings” on pages 22 to 25 for further information. b) Use the “eth0” and “dns” commands to configure the Control Port, as necessary. c) Use the “eth1”...
  • Page 19 System Setup (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 12. If a SATA solid state drive is installed (see step 1), the drive’s file system must be properly formatted. If the drive was previously formatted for use with another PCS200S, you do not need to reformat the drive.
  • Page 20: Network And Communication Setup

    Network and Communication Setup This section describes PCS200S communication options for configuration purposes. Note: Before you proceed with any additional configuration, the system should be installed and operating as described in the system installation procedure on pages 16 to 19. Also note that configuration updates periodically require that you reset the PCS200S.
  • Page 21: Pcs200S Configuration Options

    PCS200S Configuration Options Log In to the PCS200S and Access the Main Menu Note: The PCS200S must be connected to an IP network for SSH client access. For direct access to the PCS200S Service Port, use the FTDI TTL-USB cable (P/N TTL-232R-5V-AJ). See also “Network and Communication Setup”...
  • Page 22: View System Information

    PCS200S Configuration Options (Cont.) View System Information 1. Log in to the PCS200S as described on the previous page. 2. At the Command > prompt, type info and press Enter. The System Information display identifies important information about the PCS200S, including the unit serial number, hardware ID (firmware version), software versions, MAC addresses, and IP addresses, for example: PCS200S Pro:Centric Server v7.4...
  • Page 23 PCS200S Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) Current Network Configuration Interface eth0 Host name: pcs200s Using DHCP: Interface eth1 Host name: pcs200s Using DHCP: Host IP address: Network mask: Gateway IP address: Speed: 1000Mbps DNS servers Primary DNS: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Secondary DNS: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx --------------------------...
  • Page 24 PCS200S Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 7. If the port is NOT using DHCP, type the information requested at each of the following prompts. Type each address in the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, and press Enter after each entry. Note: If the Feature Port is to be used for IP streaming, you MUST configure the port with a static IP address that is on a different subnet than the Control Port IP address.
  • Page 25: Set The Time Zone

    PCS200S Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) Interface eth1 Host name: pcs200s Using DHCP: Host IP address: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Network mask: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Gateway IP address: Speed: 1000Mbps DNS servers Primary DNS: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Secondary DNS: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Do you want to save the new configuration? [y/n]: 12.
  • Page 26 PCS200S Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 4. The system will display the following prompt for a location, followed by a list of options: Please identify a location so that time zone rules can be set correctly. Please select a continent or ocean. At the #? prompt, type the number that corresponds to the appropriate option for your location, and then press Enter.
  • Page 27: Set The Date And Time

    PCS200S Configuration Options (Cont.) Set the Date and Time By default, the PCS200S is synchronized with an NTP server and configured for the US Eastern time zone. If the PCS200S is connected to the Internet, the NTP client will periodically update the time setting on the PCS200S.
  • Page 28: Change The Login Password

    PCS200S Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) If applicable, you can also press Enter at each prompt to accept the default value in square brackets. Enter new year [2015]> Enter new month [01]> Enter new day [26]> b) At each of the following prompts, type the hour and minute, respectively. Note that the hour should be entered in 24-hour format.
  • Page 29: Monitor The System

    PCS200S Configuration Options (Cont.) Monitor the System This option enables you to view dynamic system streaming data. 1. Log in to the PCS200S as described on page 21. 2. At the Command > prompt, type monitor and press Enter to display the current system data.
  • Page 30: Format The Solid State Drive File System

    This option enables you to update the PCS200S operating system via the Ethernet. The appropriate update file must be provided by LG; the system will not download an improper file. Note: See “Update the PCS200S Operating System via Serial Link” on the following page for information on updating software via a serial link.
  • Page 31: Update The Pcs200S Operating System

    PCS200S to cease normal operation. This option enables you to update the PCS200S operating system via a serial link to the PCS200S. The appropriate update file must be provided by LG; the system will not transfer an improper file.
  • Page 32: Shut Down The System

    PCS200S Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) The system will display progress messages as well as the result of the update process (which may take several minutes). 4. When the update is successfully completed, reset the system (see “Reset the System” on the following page for further information).
  • Page 33: Reference: Using An Ssd Storage Device With The Pcs200S

    Reference: Using an SSD Storage Device with the PCS200S To provide capacity for additional media/video playout channels, a (customer-supplied) SATA solid state drive may be installed in the SSD slot on the PCS200S rear panel. This section describes how to install the drive and also provides information on the required formatting. Install the Solid State Drive You will need to have available the four M3 x 5 mm screws and attendant washers (one lock washer per screw) shipped with the PCS200S.
  • Page 34 Cabling/SATA Reference: Using an SSD Storage Device with the connector initially will be tied here. PCS200S (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 8. Slide the drive tray assembly back into the PCS200S. Then, engage and tighten the thumbscrew on each side of the slot cover securely. Attach the four M3 x 5 mm screws and washers either Note: It is recommended that you use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PCS200S Setup The following sections provide basic troubleshooting information for the PCS200S. Equipment Setup Review • Make sure all connectors and connections are tight and secure on all entertainment system components. • Check the PCS200S LED. Under standard operating conditions, i.e., when the PCS200S is booted and operating normally, the PWR (Power) LED on the PCS200S front panel is continuously lit green.
  • Page 36: Pcs200S Communication

    Note: For example, if the PCS200S is is on the same subnet as the configured with IP address: 192.168.1.x PCS200S’s IP address. If and Network mask: 255.255.255.0, the necessary, adjust and then PC’s IP address cannot be: 192.168.2.x. reattempt communication. Problem solved? Contact LG. 206-4270...
  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions Height: 1.692 inches (42.977 mm) Width: 19.0 inches (482.6 mm) (for EIA standard 19-inch rack mount) Depth: 8.5 inches (215.9 mm) Weight: 5.65 pounds (2.56 kgrms) rack-only weight Environmental Operating Conditions Environmental Storage Conditions Temperature (Tma): 0° to 40° Celsius Temperature: -20°...
  • Page 38: Document Revision History / Notes

    Document Revision History / Notes Document Revision History Date Description February 2015 Revision A: New document April 2015 Revision B: FCC Notice update Product documentation is available online at: www.LGsolutions.com. Notes 206-4270...
  • Page 39: Open Source Software Notice

    This offer is valid for three (3) years from the date on which you purchased the product. Please be informed that LG Electronics products may contain open source software listed in the table below.
  • Page 40: Warranty

    God or other causes beyond the control of LG. Any alteration of the product after manufacture voids this warranty in its entirety.

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