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- Page 1 RM1106/RM1121 CATV Remote Monitoring System User Manual PC Vision 3.1...
- Page 2 All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Unauthorized use of this material without the expressed written consent of Radiant Communications is prohibited. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the written permission of Radiant Communications Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Command and Control....................6 Multimedia ........................6 NAT and Multiple Users ..................... 7 Summary of Port Usage ....................8 Discovers and Set up of RM1106/RM1121..............9 PC Vision 3.0 ......................9 PCVCONFIG ......................10 USING PC VISION ......................12 Adding the RM1106/RM1121 Device................13 Connecting to the Device....................13... - Page 4 Taking Control of the Unit.....................24 Adding Firmware......................24 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................25 Forgot Password ......................25 Cannot Discover Unit (RM1106/RM1121) ..............25 Cannot Discover Unit (PC Vision) ................25 No Video/Audio (After unit is discovered in PC Vision)..........25 No Audio (Video is OK)....................26 Remote Does not Function ....................26 The Screen is Red and Blue...................26...
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Page 5: Introduction
At the central location, the video can be viewed on a monitor with the use of a decoder or on a PC with just the software. The RM1106/RM1121 is standards-based so that it will work in any IP system. It is now available with MPEG4 quality video. -
Page 6: Features
Introduction Features Below is a list of the RM1106/RM1121 system’s most useful and unique features: • Remote channel lineup monitoring Remotely monitor your entire channel lineup, using your settop box via your existing LAN Easily monitor multiple remote hub locations from anywhere on your network •... -
Page 7: Getting Started
RM1106 User Manual Getting Started Unpacking your RM1106/RM1121 components Remove all materials from the packing box and confirm receipt of the following according to the specific product ordered: RM1106-T • 1 CD (Manual and Installation Software) • 2 RJ45 Cables [1 ea straight and crossover] •... -
Page 8: Minimum Requirements
• TCP/IP network/internet protocol • UDP ports in the 5600-5620 range Important: For the RM1106/RM1121, UDP ports in the 5600-5620 range must be open on network routers and firewalls for WAN and internet applications. This allows for proper data passage on the network and enables you to view video, hear audio, and pass necessary controls. -
Page 9: Important Questions That Need To Be Answered Prior To Installation
What protocols are currently being used or blocked? What ports are being used or blocked? If the RM1106/RM1121 Device is used on the public internet, it is strongly recommended that it be protected by a firewall between it and the public connection. A simple firewall is often present in Cable/DSL routers and while simple, it is usually sufficient to control access to the units. -
Page 10: System Setup
Command and Control TCP port 5600 on the RM1106/RM1121 device is used to send all command and control data to the unit. Since the connection to the device is outbound (from the PC client to the device) this is usually not a problem on the client end. -
Page 11: Nat And Multiple Users
Audio Ports 5614-5617 User 2 Video Ports 5620-5623 Audio Ports 5624-5627 User 3 Video Ports 5630-5633 Audio Ports 5634-5637 User 4 Video Ports 5640-5643 Audio Ports 5644-5647 For each user x… User x Video Ports 56x0-56x3 Audio Ports 56x4-56x7 RM1106 v 3.1... -
Page 12: Summary Of Port Usage
RM1106 User Manual Summary of Port Usage Usage Type PC Client Direction RM1106/21 Device Command and Dynamic* → 5600 Control Video Channel 1 5610 Dynamic* ← Video Channel 2 5611 Dynamic* ← Video Channel 3 5612 Dynamic* ← Video Channel 4... -
Page 13: Discovers And Set Up Of Rm1106/Rm1121
This section provides you with information on installing PC Vision and setting up the unit, enabling you to control it from PC Vision. PC Vision 3.0 The PC Vision software is required to properly run the RM1106/RM1121 unit. Install PC Vision from the CD provided. To install PC VISION: 1. -
Page 14: Pcvconfig
RM1106 User Manual PCVCONFIG To setup the PCVCONFIG Application: 1. To start the PCVCONFIG tool click Start, select Programs, find Radiant Communications, and click PCVCONFIG. 2. Click Manage Devices tab on the top left. 3. For units on the same physical LAN select Discover. Units on the WAN select Add and manually enter in the IP address of the unit. - Page 15 PCV Config Note: All units are shipped with the factory default IP Address 10.5.4.101/Subnet Mask 255.224.0.0 7. Click OK. 8. Close the PCVCONFIG dialog box. RM1106 v 3.1...
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Page 16: Using Pc Vision
RM1106 User Manual Using PC Vision PC Vision is your interface with the RM1106/RM1121 system. To use PC Vision to communicate with the RM1106/RM1121: 1. Start the PC Vision application by clicking Start, selecting Programs, and clicking on PC Vision. -
Page 17: Adding The Rm1106/Rm1121 Device
Using PCVision Adding the RM1106/RM1121 Device 1. On the top left, click the Add Device button . The Add Device dialog box displays. 2. Enter the IP address of the unit. 3. Click OK to enter the address in the list. The dialog box will disappear. -
Page 18: Logging In
RM1106 User Manual Logging In There are three default password for login: • Admin –The default password is 1234. • User – the default password is 1111. • Tech – the default password is 1111. Note: You can allow users to login without entering a password by going into Change Password and entering 0000. -
Page 19: Configuration
2. Select Configure. The Configure Device dialog box displays a three tabs. The General Tab provides: a. Option to see/change the device name b. Device Type shows single or four ports c. General Device information d. Setting for Maximum Bitrate value RM1106 v 3.1... - Page 20 RM1106 User Manual The Permissions tab provides a. Allows set up of User, Tech and Admin options b. Sets passwords c. Sets idle timeouts RM1106 v 3.1...
- Page 21 To change remote select the change tab and the remote control required. d. The remote code will automatically upload and the remote image on the right side of the screen will change to the newly selected file. RM1106 v 3.1...
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Page 22: Adjusting Settings
RM1106 User Manual Adjusting Settings Video Settings To adjust the video settings: 1. On the PC Vision main screen, click the Video tab at the bottom of the screen. This tab allows you to select Bitrate, Inputs(1121 only), Input Filter Mode, Quality, and Frame Rate Control. -
Page 23: Pc Vision Main Screen
Think of the PC Vision main screen as your control panel. All of the functions that you need to perform are done from this screen. Figure 3 illustrates the various components of the PC Vision main screen. Figure 3 PCVision Main screen RM1106 v 3.1... -
Page 24: The Main Menu
Allows you to change the display name, media protocols, Options… audio/video synchronization, and starting port Help Online Support Accesses Radiant Communications’ online support service Check For Updates Checks Radiant Communications’ website for PC Vision updates About… Displays PC Vision version and copyright information RM1106 v 3.1... -
Page 25: Using The Remote Control
You can also use the remote to control other devices such as a VCR. For a complete description of the remote control functions refer to Figure 4 and the table below. Figure 4 illustrates the remote and it’s various functions. RM1106 v 3.1... - Page 26 RM1106 User Manual Power Info Guide Page Up Settings Page Down Menu Buttons Exit Mute Channel Up Volume Up Channel Down Volume Down A, B, C Reserved Buttons Numeric Channel Buttons Favorites Last Play Forward Back Stop Pause Record Figure 4 Remote control...
- Page 27 Displays a favorites list from which a channel may be selected VCR/DVD Control Buttons Back Backs up playing of the tape/DVD Play Plays recorded tape/DVD Forward Fast forwards playing of the tape/DVD Pause Temporarily pauses recording/playing of the tape/DVD Stop Stops recording Record Starts recording RM1106 v 3.1...
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Page 28: Additional Features
RM1106 User Manual Additional Features Taking Control of the Unit There may be times when you will want to take control of the unit so that you can perform specific functions. To take control of the unit: 1. On the PC Vision main screen, select the Users tab at the bottom of the Screen 2. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Check with the network administrator to confirm that ports 5600-5615 are Solution: open. If the RM1106/RM1121 Device is used on the public internet, it is strongly recommended that it be protected by a firewall between it and the public connection. A simple firewall is often present in Cable/DSL routers and while simple, it is usually sufficient to control access to the units. -
Page 30: No Audio (Video Is Ok)
Depending on user rights, it will either pass control to you or indicate that an Admin has it temporarily locked out. The Screen is Red and Blue The unit is streaming but there is no video signal into the RM1106/RM1121. Reason: Check the video source. -
Page 31: Appendix A Glossary
RM1106 User Manual Appendix A Glossary Term/Acronym Definition Analog Technology in which a wave is recorded or used in its original form, as opposed to digital. See Digital. Bandwidth A range of frequencies between two defined points expressed in cycles per second, or hertz (Hz) when defining the circuit, or kilobits per seconds or megabits per second (Mbps) for a transmission line’s capacity, or the capacity of a transmission... - Page 32 IP addresses and to combine multiple ISDN connections into a single internet connection. NTSC National Television System Committee. Sets the standard for television and video display in the United States. Used as a video display option in PC Vision. RM1106 v 3.1...
- Page 33 RM1106 User Manual Phase Alternating Line. Sets the standard for television and video display in Europe. Used as a video display option in PC Vision. Intel Pentium IV processor Protocols The special set of rules used at end points in a telecommunication connection when they communicate.
- Page 34 Local Area Networks (LANs). Computers connected to a WAN are often connected through public networks, such as a telephone system, leased lines, or satellites. The largest WAN is the Internet. RM1106 v 3.1...
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Page 35: Appendix B System Specifications
RM1106 User Manual Appendix B System Specifications The RM1106/RM1121 system specifications are listed below. Video • One NTSC/PAL (RCA) input, composite Video, 750hm, 1V Video CodeC • User configurable bit rate • User configurable quality • UP to 30fps • MPEG4 Audio I/O •... -
Page 36: Appendix C: Keyboard Shortcuts
RM1106 User Manual Appendix C: Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts for PC Vision are described in the table below. Press… To… Toggles keyboard between remote control input mode and normal mode Enter Select an option Select option a Select option b... -
Page 37: Index
RM1106 User Manual Index PC Vision, 9 Additional Features, 24 Admin, 13 Ethernet, 27 Admin Mode Only, 6 Exit, 20, 23 Analog, 27 Export configuration, 20 Audio adjusting, 19 L-R settings, 19 Features, 2 troubleshooting, 26 File menu, 20 filet, 27... - Page 38 Software Password questions to ask, 5 troublshooting, 25 Switch Mode, 21 PC Vision, 2 System setup, 6 Adding the RM1106 Device, 12 IR Blaster, 6 advantages, 2 Video/L+R Audio cables, 6 main menu, 20 System Specifications, 31 PC VISION, 12...
- Page 39 RM1106 User Manual VHS, 30 Video Input, 21 UDP, 29 Video Settings, 18 Unpacking, 3 Video/Audio USB, 29 troubleshooting(, 25 User, 13 VLAN, 30 VOD, 30 Volume, 21 VCR/DVD Control Buttons, 23 down, 23 Back, 23 up, 23 Forward, 23...