LG PCS150R Pro:Centric Installation & Setup Manual

LG PCS150R Pro:Centric Installation & Setup Manual

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PCS150R Pro:Centric™
Server
Installation & Setup Guide
Warranty
P/N: 206-4157 (Rev A)
© Copyright 2011, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

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  • Page 1 PCS150R Pro:Centric™ Server Installation & Setup Guide Warranty P/N: 206-4157 (Rev A) © Copyright 2011, 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.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    20. Test Equipment the cart/apparatus combination in order In some cases, LG has supplied or recom- to avoid injury from tip-over. mended the use of test equipment and devic- 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service es for the setup and testing of the equipment.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 24. Safety Check (Continued from previous page) Upon completion of any service or repairs to 21. Damage Requiring Service this product, ask the service technician to Unplug this product from the wall power out- perform safety checks to determine that the let and refer servicing to qualified service product is in proper operating condition.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS E. Mains Outlet Earthing (Continued from previous page) The apparatus with Class I construction must B. Reduced Air Flow be connected to a mains socket outlet with a Installation of the equipment in a rack should protective earthing connection. be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not PCS150R Installation on a Flat Surface...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ASI output signal from the PCS150R. Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation. PCS150R __ Unpack the PCS150R Pro:Centric™ server unit and all accessories. Accessories provided: Power Cord and Adapter __ Select the location for mounting the PCS150R. Ensure that adequate ventilation is available.
  • Page 7: Pcs150R Product Description

    PCS150R Product Description The PCS150R Pro:Centric server is a stand-alone, remotely-controlled processor and controller for the Pro:Centric system. This device can be used to capture data from an Internet source, assemble the data as display pages, and output the pages in DTV format over an ASI or RF interface. With appropriate post- processing, the ASI or RF signal can then be used for either IP or RF distribution in a lodging site application.
  • Page 8: Rear And Front Panel Overviews

    Rear and Front Panel Overviews PCS150R Rear View R F - ..A S I - O U RF Out RS-232 Port Disconnect Device The AC mains plug is used ASI Out as the disconnect device. USB Ports The disconnect device must NETWORK...
  • Page 9: Rack Installation

    Rack Installation Typical PCS150R Rack Installation 1. Carefully slide the chassis into a standard 19-inch equipment rack. 2. Use all four mounting screws to secure the chassis to the rack. S T A T U S Rack-mount Considerations A. Elevated Operating Ambient C.
  • Page 10: System Setup

    System Setup Refer to the following diagrams, and complete the system installation as described on pages 11 and 12. Typical Setup Flow Charts for the PCS150R ASI Output Network PCS150R ASI Out Laptop Distribution RS-232 Port System Connection Combiner ASI In IF In Coaxial Coaxial...
  • Page 11: Vpn Network Connections Overview

    System Setup (Cont.) VPN Network Connections Overview Pro:Centric VPN Server VPN Client Internet/ PCS150R Laptop VPN Client Typical System Installation (see also Typical Setup Flow Charts and VPN Network Connections Overview diagrams) 1. If your system is using ASI output, make the following two connections; otherwise, go to step 2.
  • Page 12 When the boot-up is complete, a System Information display identifies important information about the PCS150R, including the unit serial number, hardware ID (firmware version), soft- ware versions, MAC addresses, and IP addresses, for example: PCS150R Pro:Centric Server v4.5 001-12410005 Hardware ID: 1.1.0.1 OS version: Linux 2.6.38-zenith+...
  • Page 13: Pcs150R Configuration Options

    PCS150R Configuration Options This section describes configuration options for the PCS150R. Note: Before you proceed with any additional server configuration, the system should be installed and operating as described in the system setup procedure on pages 11 and 12. Also note that configuration updates will generally require that you reset the PCS150R. Make sure to reset the unit when directed to do so.
  • Page 14: View System Information

    2. At the The System Information display identifies important information about the PCS150R, including the unit serial number, hardware ID (firmware version), software versions, MAC addresses, and IP addresses, for example: PCS150R Pro:Centric Server v4.5 001-12410005 Hardware ID: 1.1.0.1 OS version: Linux 2.6.38-zenith+...
  • Page 15: Configure Video Parameters

    PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) Configure Video Parameters This option enables you to view current settings and/or configure new settings, as required. 1. Log in to the PCS150R as described on page 13. Command > prompt, type video and press Enter. 2.
  • Page 16 PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) • Elementary PID: There are four Elementary PIDs. Type 4, 5, 6, or 7, depending on which Elementary PID you wish to change, and press Enter. Enter new value for Elementary PID# []: prompt, type the new At the Elementary PID and press Enter.
  • Page 17: Configuring Dns

    PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 3. Either: • Continue with step 4 for information on modifying the configuration a PCS150R Ethernet port. • Go to step 9 for information on modifying the DNS configuration. • To exit the Network Configuration Menu without modifying any settings, type exit at the >...
  • Page 18: Set The Time Zone

    PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 10. When you are finished with network configuration, type exit at the Network Configuration > prompt. The system will display an overview of the new network configuration Menu and then prompt for confirmation to save the changes, for example: New Network Configuration Interface eth0 Host name:...
  • Page 19: United States

    PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 4. The system displays 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. #? prompt, type the number that corresponds to the appropriate option for your At the location, and then press Enter.
  • Page 20: Change The Login Password

    Refer to “Update PCS150R Application or OS Software via Serial Link” on the next page for information on updating software via a serial link. The appropriate update file must be provided by LG. The system will not download an improper file.
  • Page 21: Update The Vpn Setup

    PCS150R. Refer to “Update PCS150R Application or OS Software via Ethernet” on the previous page for information on updating software via the Ethernet. The appropriate update file must be provided by LG. The system will not transfer an improper file.
  • Page 22: Reset The Pcs150R

    PCS150R 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, the system may prompt you to reset the PCS150R.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting / Specifications

    Troubleshooting / Specifications Troubleshooting If the PCS150R is not connecting to the network during system setup, i.e., the Eth0 IP field in the System Information display (see setup procedure on page 12) is blank: 1. Check the ETHERNET-0 connector on the rear panel of the PCS150R. Make sure the cable connection is tight and secure.
  • Page 24: Document Revision History / Notes

    Document Revision History / Notes Document Revision History Date Description May 2011 Revision A: New document Product documentation is available online at: www.LGsolutions.com/products. From the Products page, select TVs, Systems & Solutions, then Head End Systems, then Pro:Centric Server (click Show [+] to view the list of products), then PCS150R.
  • Page 25: Open Source Software Notice

    LGPL LIBRARIES: eglibc 2.8, libelf-0.8.5, termcap-2.0.8 Copyright © 1994 Phil Karn Copyright © 1996-1998, 2003 William Allen Simpson LG Electronics offers to provide source code to you on Copyright © 2003 Peter Stuge CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing Copyright ©...
  • Page 26 Broadcast Products Welcome to the LG family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new PCS150R Pro:Centric Server. Please read this warranty carefully, it is a “LIMITED WARRANTY” as defined under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state-to-state within the U.S.A.

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