How To Configure The S300 For Tv Viewing - Novra S300V User Manual

5 How to Configure the S300 for TV Viewing

This Section provides a step-by-step procedure for viewing TV programs using the S300.
Also, it should be pointed out that the S300 provides an Ethernet output (not a video output). It therefore
cannot be connected directly to your TV. You can, however, pass the Ethernet signal to an MPEG-over-IP
set top box (which would be used to drive video to your TV), or you can view the TV program(s) directly on
your PC using a software video player, such as VLC.
To configure the S300-Pro or S300CA for watching TV, please do the following:
1. Configure the Novra software.
a. Ensure the host PC is on the same IP address class as the S300. This can be changed back
after Novra receiver is configured (Refer to Section 4.1.1).
b. Ensure the L-band frequency, symbol rate and LNB settings are correctly set and that the unit
is locked to the satellite signal (see Section 4.1.2)
c. Select the Content screen and click the Video Program Selection tab. Use the Program
Guide to determine which program you wish to receive. Note: it may be necessary to click
the Refresh button on the bottom of the Program Guide to update the guide.
i. Enter the Program ID of the program you wish to receive and your multicast IP
ii. If necessary, configure your Audio PID's, SI tables and Teletex PID (refer to Section
iii. Click Add Video Program to add your program and select Apply to configure the
NOTE: To receive scrambled programs, you will need an S300CA with the appropriate
Conditional Access Module (CAM) and an authorized smart card.
2. To set up VLC Media player to render the stream, perform the following:
a. Select File, Open Network Stream.
b. Click on the UDP/RTP radio button and enter the multicast address and port you specified
above in the appropriate areas. Select OK.
c. VLC will then start playing the television programming.
Version: 2.02
address/port number.
4.3.1.1).
S300 with the program. The S300 should now be sending this program via its LAN
port to the multicast address specified.
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