RM1106 CATV - RADIANT COMMUNICATIONS
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1. 3 Minimum Reqg irements cade a NT rq as nes Pan eco NM KRT 4 qs 4 beoe o ei 4 Important questions that need to be answered prior to installation 2 SYSTEM SETUP V CRAP ERR US 6 Port 6 Command and Control deett te d e e PARE 6 M ltimedig C 6 NAT aud M ltiple e PUR Adde dU S 7 Summary of Port SHE ede eA edu 8 Discovers and Set up ER e 9 Vision 3O P 9 POV CONFIG iari Me e pe 10 USING PC VISION asser dioe enit iren eerta 12 Adding the RM1106 RM1121 Device uie ee Dieta do t etum e 13 Connecting to aseo dibs etse a pierres re eb ERE RT RAN 13 eu tn 14 Selecting Network Transport Protocol 14 Gonftiotratigt c oo me ema a ebd ora Mens rM e MM D Ut 15 SC2. 4 RM1106 v 3 1 RM1106 User Manual Important questions that need to be answered prior to installation By answering the questions below your Radiant Communications representative can assess the overall picture of your user environment and make decisions on set up problems that they may face and overall system performance Please read the questions below and be prepared to answer them in the event of a change in or problems with your configuration e Hardware gt What type of network switch gear will the system be running on gt How many routers gateways are between the user and the RM1106 RM1121 What are the processor memory and video card specs on the viewing stations running PC Vision e Software What operating system is the view station running gt Ifit is a home work station does it have a software firewall or virus protection on it e Networking What network operating system is being used gt 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 The more secure configuration filters access to the devices by the IP address of the client In order to configure the firewall
3. 2 5 tl Double click the PC Vision shortcut E your desktop PC Vision displays Figure 2 Y Radiant Communications PC Vision 3 File Device Tools Help Group n Address Mame 10 5 4 101 RM1106 6 NEL Users Picture Video Audio Remote ep User Name User Level Device Read Figure 2 PCVision screen RM1106 v 3 1 12 Using PCVision Adding the RM1106 RM1121 Device 1 On the top left click the Add Device button The Add Device dialog box displays Add Device Address Group Default 2 Enter the IP address of the unit 3 Click OK to enter the address in the list The dialog box will disappear OR Click Apply to enter the IP address and leave the dialog box open for the next IP to be entered Deleting a RM1100 Device Click the Delete Advice button Select the device intended to be removed A dialog box will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the device ue ox E Select Yes to permanently remove the IP address from the list Connecting to the Device To connect to the device 1 Highlight the IP address the unit 2 Click the Play button located at the bottom of the video window The Login dialog box displays in the video window PIN Level Admin vl Login Cancel RM1106 v 3 1 13 RM1106 User Manual Logging In There are three default password for l
4. 27 Normal Mode 6 NTSC 28 O Online Support 20 P Page Up 23 PAL 29 Password troublshooting 25 PC Vision 2 Adding the RM1106 Device 12 advantages 2 main menu 20 PC VISION 12 PIII 29 Port Usage 6 Ports Command and Control 6 Multimedia 6 NAT and Multiple Users 7 Protocols 29 Q Qos 29 QoS 1 R RAM 29 Rate Control 29 Remote control guide 23 info 23 menu Buttons 23 page down 23 page up 23 settings 23 Remote control favorites 23 power 23 troublshooting 26 Remote Control 21 RM1106 Device Adding to PC Vision 12 S Saturation 18 21 29 Screen troubleshooting 26 Serial port 29 Software questions to ask 5 Switch Mode 21 System setup 6 IR Blaster 6 Video L R Audio cables 6 System Specifications 31 Audio I O 31 Dimensions 31 Network 31 Video 31 Video CodeC 31 T Take control 24 TCP IP 29 Tech 14 Troubleshooting 25 34 RM1106 v 3 1 RM1106 User Manual U UDP 29 Unpacking 3 USB 29 User 13 V VCR DVD Control Buttons 23 Back 23 Forward 23 Pause 23 Play 23 Record 23 Stop 23 VHS 30 Video Input 21 Video Settings 18 Video Audio troubleshooting 25 VLAN 30 VOD 30 Volume 21 down 23 up 23 VPN 30 WAN 30 RM1106 v 3 1 35
5. min p Use 0 For no timeout Password 1234 16 RM1106 v 3 1 Using PCVision The Inputs tab provides This tab allows is where remote control options can be changed b The display shows the current IR configuration by remote control names and file number 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 Configure Device General Permissions Inputs Input 1 Name Input 1 IR Lib Unknown IR Library 01147 00 Set 4 Defaults to Current A V Settings RM1106 v 3 1 17 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 2 These options are hidden by default Click the Advanced controls hyperlink to expose these configuration values Picture Settings To adjust picture settings 1 On the PC Vision main screen click the Picture tab at the bottom of the screen 2 Adjust picture quality values by dragging the slide bars for Brightness Saturation Contrast and Hue Audio Settings To adjust audio settings 1 On PC Vision main screen click the Audio tab at the bottom of the screen
6. 1 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 channel for carrying information Binary A base 2 number system used in programming computers Bit rate Sets the video default streaming bit rate when the user connects to the units and streams video Brightness A description of how bright or dark the color appears in terms of how much light is reflected back to the eye Adding black lowers its value while adding white increases the value CATV Cable TV Central Processor Unit CPU Components of a computer that interprets and executes instructions Contrast The difference in brightness between different parts of an image If there is a little difference the image has low contrast If there is a large difference the image has high contrast Digital Technology in which an analog wave is sampled at some interval and then turned into numbers that are stored in the digital device DVD Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc a type of optical disk technology commonly used as a medium
7. 2 Adjust the audio settings by dragging the Volume slide bar to raise or lower the audio levels 3 Select left or right to check that audio is available on both channels Note For an explanation of Rate Control see the definition in Appendix A Glossary Adjusting the Color You may adjust several settings that control the color and clarity of the image including bandwidth brightness contrast hue and saturation The following table describes how to change these settings To adjust Do this Bandwidth Choose a value from the Bit Rate drop down list on the main toolbar Brightness Drag the Brightness slider 2 2 2 zd on the picture tab Contrast Drag the Contrast slider 2 on the picture tab Hue Drag the Hue slider 1 on the picture tab Saturation Drag the Saturation slider O 2 on the picture tab 18 RM1106 v 3 1 Using PCVision Adjusting Audio PC Vision provides you with several tools for adjusting the audio on your unit Refer to Using the Audio Settings Toolbar on page 22 for more information To adjust the volume To adjust Do this Audio L R settings Click the L R button C on the Audio Settings toolbar This toggles you between the left and right speaker adjustments Note configuration changes reset the volume bar to 0 Default PC Vision Main Screen Think of the PC Vision main screen as your control panel All
8. of buildings MAX Quantizer Can be set from 1 31 The maximum setting is the highest Coarsest value the quantizer can have This setting is a bar for how low image quality can go without dropping frames Higher values enable the encoder to maintain a higher frame rate Lower values enable the encoder to maintain a higher quality images with loss of frame rate Typically the range should be between 8 12 MB Megabytes used to describe data storage 1 048 576 2 to the 20th power bytes Mbs Megabytes per second used to describe data transfer rates 1 000 000 bytes per second MPEG4 An ISO IEC standard developed by MPEG provides the standardized technological elements enabling the integration of the production distribution and content access paradigms of digital television interactive graphics applications and interactive multimedia World Wide Web distribution of and access to content Multi protocol Label switching providing an integrated approach to traffic engineering which optimizes the routing of IP traffic routes traffic flows across a network based on the resources the traffic flow requires and the resources available in the network Employs constraint based routing in which the path for a traffic flow is the shortest path that meets the resource requirements The flow has bandwidth requirements media requirements and a priority over flows NAT Network Address Translation an inte
9. 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 Radiant Communications PC Vision 3 File Device Tools Help B Group Address Name 6464 53 181 197 RM1106 6455 60 190 2 Robinwood Headend 6 67 52 107 80 RM1106 THE Channe 706 Pay Per View NgEARCH 192 168 0 102 Remote Monitoring Unit EOR K 04 Zoologist Alfred Kinsey studies human sexual v liam Neeson Laura Linney Chris Donned n Buy unti 8 40 am 3 95 Of V H H oE 106 Users Picture Video Audio Remote User Name User Level tony Admin 000 0000 Refresh 900 o 5 Figure 3 PCVision Main screen RM1106 v 3 1 19 RM1106 User Manual The Main Menu The Main Menu allows you to perform basic functions The table below describes the various functions on the Main Menu Menu Option Description File Configuration Allows you to set and change various configuration options including hubs IP addresses IR folder location and personal user information Import configuration Displays PC Vision Import File dialog box allowing you to import a configuration file Export configuration Displays PC Vision Export File dialog box allowing you to export a configuration fil
10. the device it is displayed as Searching on the list of units or the Device Manager is unable to connect to the unit This often indicates a problem on the Command and Control port Refer to Port Usage on page 7 for more information VSIP PORT must be set to 5600 Solution VSIP Port is set up in the RM1106 RM1121 Configurator from the Options tab Set the Configurator to 5600 Cannot Discover Unit PC Vision Reason The initial software installation was not done in the correct order Solution Uninstall the three programs and reinstall them in the correct order From the CD install DOTNETFX exe first then install dx90b_ exe Install PC Vision last No Video Audio After unit is discovered in PC Vision Reason Port 5600 5615 is blocked on Network by Firewall Solution Check with the network administrator to confirm that ports 5600 5615 are 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 The more secure configuration filters access to the devices by the IP address of the client In order to configure the firewall consult with the manufacturer s instructions The port requirements are documented in this manual RM1106 v 3 1 25 Troubleshooting No Audio Video is OK R
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12. Pad7 Select option 7 NumPad8 Select option 8 NumPad9 Select option 9 X Exit RM1106 v 3 1 32 RM1106 User Manual Index A Additional Features 24 Admin 13 Admin Mode Only 6 Analog 27 Audio adjusting 19 L R settings 19 troubleshooting 26 B Bandwidth 18 27 Benefits 1 Binary 27 Bit rate 27 Bit Rate 21 Brightness 18 21 27 27 Central Processor Unit 27 Channel down 23 Up 23 Channel Buttons 23 Check For Updates 20 codec 27 Color adjusting 18 Configuration 15 20 Connecting 13 Contrast 18 21 27 CPU 27 D Device Manager 10 24 Digital 27 Discover troubleshooting 25 Discover Unit troubleshooting 25 Discovers 9 PC Vision 9 Ethernet 27 Exit 20 23 Export configuration 20 F Features 2 File menu 20 filet 27 Firmware adding 24 H Hardware questions to ask 5 Hardware Controller 2 Help 20 About 20 Online Support 20 Hue 18 21 27 I I O 28 Import configuration 20 Input filter mode 27 Input format 27 IP 28 IP Address default 11 IR 28 K Kbs 28 Keyboard Shortcuts 32 L LAN 28 Last 23 Left Right 21 Logging In 13 RM1106 v 3 1 33 Index M MAX Quantizer 28 MB 28 Mbs 28 Menu Buttons 23 Minimum Requirements 4 Networking 4 PC 4 MPEG4 28 Multi protocol 28 Mute 23 N NAT 28 Network Configuration settings 10 Networking questions to ask 5 noise filter mode
13. RM1106 RM1121 CATV Remote Monitoring System User Manual PC Vision 3 1 Copyright 2005 by Radiant Communications Corporation 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 Making copies of any part of this manual for any purpose other than your own personal use is a violation of United States copyright laws For information address Radiant Communications Corporation New Jersey This manual is distributed as is without warranty of any kind either express or implied respecting the contents of this manual including but not limited to implied warranties for the manual s quality or performance RM1106 User Manual Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 555 1 ei ys 1 c NE 2 Hardware Controllers iG Nea 2 PCE VISION suom Eas Ue ee t LA 2 GETTING STARTED ii ivssscsdivcccsevstubesegiscoxicaseasestbivesesesucsvactodnasCovniessesscivesekcancavesusavasvaensees 3 Unpacking your RM1106 RM1121
14. adcasting messages over a network RM1106 v 3 1 29 Appendix A Glossary VHS Video Home System the recording and playing standard for video cassette recorders VCRs It became a standard format for consumer recording and viewing in the 1980s VLAN Virtual Local Area Network a logically segmented network mapped over physical hardware often configured to reduce the size of the collision domain in a large single Ethernet segment to improve performance VOD Video On Demand VOD systems allow users to select and watch video content over a network as part of an interactive television system VPN Virtual Private Network a private communications network used within one or more companies or organizations communicating over a public networking infrastructure such as the Internet using standard protocols WAN Wide Area Network a computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area usually consisting of two or more 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 30 RM1106 v 3 1 RM1106 User Manual Appendix B System Specifications The RM1106 RM1121 system specifications are listed below Video e One NTSC PAL RCA input composite Video 750hm 1V Video CodeC e User configurable bit rate e User configurable quality e UP
15. ass HA Group Address Name 6464 53 181 197 RM1106 655 60 190 2 Robinwood Headend 67 52 107 80 RM1106 192 168 0 102 Remote Monitoring Unit Channel 706 Pay Per View 5 6 RM1106 Users Picture Video Audio Remote User Name User Level tony Admin Refresh Note Users must be in control of unit in order to user the remote Adding Firmware The PCV Config applications can be used to add firmware See PCV Config supplement for detailed instructions on this 24 RM1106 v 3 1 RM1106 User Manual Troubleshooting Listed below are some common issues that you may encounter Each description provides an explanation and action you may take to reach a resolution If you do not find your problem here you may logon to http It rccsupport com index html and click on the Knowledge Base link for a complete list of common problems and FAQ s For additional issues and inquiries contact the RM1106 RM1121 Technical Support Group at 516 798 8084 Forgot Password In the event that the Admin password is forgotten Radiant Communications can provide a service to recover a password Password recovery is possible either by returning the unit to Radiant or by making the unit available on the internet for a remote login by Radiant Communications Tech Support Password Recovery is made available for a fee of 100 Cannot Discover Unit RM1106 RM1121 Reason If the software cannot detect
16. at a time Mute Toggles the audio on and off Exit Exits the program guide Volume Up Increases the volume Volume Down Decreases the volume Channel Up Changes the channel by selecting the next channel Channel Down Changes the channel by selecting the previous channel Reserved Buttons Numeric Channel Buttons Changes the channel to the number that is clicked Last Changes the channel to the last channel that was viewed Favorites 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 23 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 Ifyou are currently in control the remote will be in color and the Take Control and Request Control buttons will be grayed out 3 If you require control select either the Take Control options Available only for Admins to use or Request Control Radiant Communications PC Vision 3 File Device Tools Help
17. ble video encoder Multi protocol to accommodate different network environments e 1 port or 4 ports models e IR port e Standard Ethernet networking port Bi directional audio channel e U Rack mount chassis e Analog decoder PC Vision Some of the advantages of using PC Vision are e tis designed for quick learning and ease of use It uses logical grouping scheme that defines locations and available CATV boxes It displays which user is connected to each cable box e The system allows for online administration and configuration of RM1106 RM1121 e Passwords are assigned to Admin Technician and User groups for added security e A dialog box is used for messaging between remote and central locations in real time It has an easy to use remote control interface for accessing cable box controls e customization option is available 2 RM1106 v 3 1 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 A C Power cord e 1 6FT Triple RCA RCA Cable IR Blaster RM1121 T e 1 CD Manual and Installation Software 2 RJ45 Cables lea straight and crossover Power cord e 1 6FT Triple RCA RCA Cable 4 IR Blaster Note In the e
18. consult with the manufacturer s instructions The port requirements are documented in this manual gt Is the PC Vision system on its own sub net or VPN VLAN gt Is there any network scanning for viruses that may block streaming servers Canchanges be made to the firewall rules and protocols for the functions of PC Vision gt Does the network use NAT to talk to the RM1106 RM1121 behind a router Whatare the available bandwidths at the locations where the units are deployed gt What are the bandwidths at the locations where viewing occurs RM1106 v 3 1 5 RM1106 User Manual System Setup Make sure that there is enough space to pull and connect the Video L R Audio cables RCA and IR Blaster to the cable box Connect RJ45 cables from the RM1106 RM1121 Series unit to the network Install the RM1106 RM1121 Series units such that the environmental specifications are not exceeded Installation in a well ventilated temperature controlled area will minimize the possibility of component failure and increase systems reliability Important Read prior to setup When installing the PC Vision software choose the Admin install for the initial setup One admin and any two combinations of users or techs can be logged on to the unit at the same time Configuration of the unit can only be done by an Admin in Admin Mode Only When configuration is complete the admin must change to Normal Mode to allow other users access to the un
19. e Exit Exits PC Vision Note Always Stop play and Disconnect prior to exiting Device Configure Allows you to select and change configuration settings for the device Add New Device Adds a new device which can then be accessed Remove Device Removes the selected device Remote Control keys F12 Turns the remote control shortcut keys on and off Tools Options Allows you to change the display name media protocols 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 20 RM1106 v 3 1 Using PCVision Button Description Video Input Select a video input device from the drop down list Bit Rate Select a bit rate setting from the drop down list Brightness Adjust the brightness of the video display by dragging the slider Hue Adjust the hue of the video display by dragging the slider Contrast Adjust the contrast of the video display by dragging the slider Switch Mode Click to toggle the display between a single screen and quad display 4 screens Button Description Volume Adjust the volume by dragging the slider Left Right Toggles between adjustments for left and right speakers Saturation Adjust the saturati
20. eason Solution All changes in Configure from the PC Vision Main Screen initiate a soft reboot which resets Audio Volume Control to Zero 0 From the PC Vision main screen adjust Audio L R settings on the Audio Settings toolbar located on the top left of the main viewing screen Use the slider to adjust the volume for both the left and right channels of audio Remote Does not Function Reason Solution Either the IR Code selected under IR Set up does not match that of the set top box interfacing with the RM1106 RM1121 unit or you do not have permissions to operate Remote Channel changing capability From the PC Vision main screen select Configuration from the File menu This opens the Options dialog box Click on the IR Config tab Select IR Configuration File for Remove Existing Files To add a Configuration File browse to find the file the Browse button is to the right of Configuration File Name Highlight the file from the list and click Add If remote is grayed out right click on the unit and select Take control 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 Reason Solution The unit is streaming but there is no video signal into the RM1106 RM1121 Check the video source Note Red Blue screen is present while channels are changing on settop box when unit locks on video sync 26 RM1106 v 3
21. eee eee etes sense tosta stato 32 je tec 33 ii RM1106 v 3 1 RM1106 User Manual Introduction The RM1106 RM1121 system is Radiant Communications latest innovation for head end consolidation The system is an encoding decoding device that provides you with the ability to remotely monitor your entire channel lineup over your existing local area network LAN or WAN The RM1106 RM1121 series enables transmission of high quality video signals over existing IP networks This is an extremely flexible system with a number of features including four selectable video inputs each can be viewed at a time bi directional audio and multiple data and contact closures for controlling various devices at the remote hub site The encoder operates with a scaleable bandwidth from 56kbs to 2Mbs so that it will not congest your network However for critical applications the video packets can be tagged for prioritization QoS 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 The RM1106 RM1121 can be used by your cable company to monitor and troubleshoot the channel lineup at a hub or anywhere else The figure below displays a configuration of the basic setup CABLE PC with RM1106 RM1121 Software Benefits Following is a lis
22. for digital representation of movies and other multimedia formats that combine sound and graphics Ethernet The most widely installed Local Area Network LAN technology Ethernet networks operate at 10Mbps running over coaxial cable or twisted pair wires TP Hue A description of the absolute place of color on the spectrum according to its wavelength In the visible spectrum from infrared to ultraviolet orange red has a long wavelength compared to indigo which has a shorter wavelength Input format See NTSC Input filter mode Sets the noise filter mode A higher filter smoothes the image 1 removes sharp edges and noises This allows for greater compressions at the expense of a less sharp image A low filet setting retains image detail and the expense of less compression Normally the unit is set to medium If none is selected the codec simply passes the noise through to the image RM1106 v 3 1 27 Appendix A Glossary Input output Used when referring to input and output devised and systems IP Internet Protocol responsible for moving packet of data from node to node IP forwards each packet based on a four byte destination address the IP number IR Infra Red Kbs Kilobytes per second used to describe data transfer rates 1 000 bytes per second LAN Local Area Network a computer network covering a local area like a home office or small group
23. it and use of PC Vision Refer to Setting the Unit to Admin only Mode on page 14 for more information Port Usage The PC Vision application communicates with the RM1106 RM1121 device using a number of TCP and UDP ports It is important that these ports be opened and not blocked in order to connect to the device view video and hear audio 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 If there are problems it may need to be investigated on the device end Multimedia Video and audio are transmitted via UDP packets from the device to the PC client Video and audio are in the form of RTP packets carried over two separate UDP channels UDP has better viewing characteristics over varying types of networks an these ports must be opened Typically a firewall will block inbound UDP packets and the result is that neither video nor audio will be streamed to the client You may be able to connect to the device and configure it but video and audio are not present Video and audio are carried on ports 5610 and 5614 respectively Inbound traffic from the device to the PC requires that UDP traffic be allowed on these ports PC Vision supports the viewing video from 4 RM1106 RM1121 devices simultaneously RM1106 v 3 1 6 PCV Config By defau
24. lt the following ports are used Inbound UDP Port Description 5610 Video Channel 1 5611 Video Channel 2 5612 Video Channel 3 5613 Video Channel 4 5614 Audio Channel 1 5615 Audio Channel 2 5616 Audio Channel 3 5617 Audio Channel 4 Note While PC Vision can display 4 videos simultaneously only the audio channel from the active video will be played However 4 separate ports are required to support switching the active audio channel NAT and Multiple Users In order to support multiple users on a LAN the ports used for video and audio may be configured for each individual PC This allows for rules on the firewall to be created which will route the multimedia streams to the proper user The following configuration is recommended User Port Range UDP User 1 Video Ports 5610 5613 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 7 RM1106 User Manual Summary of Port Usage Usage Type PC Client Direction RM1106 21 Device Command and Dynamic 5600 Control Video Channel 1 UDP 5610 PT Dynamic Video Channel 2 UDP 5611 lt Dynamic Video Channel 3 UDP 5612 PS Dynamic Video Cha
25. nnel 4 UDP 5613 Dynamic Audio Channel 1 UDP 5614 PS Dynamic Audio Channel 2 UDP 5615 Dynamic Audio Channel 3 UDP 5616 Dynamic Audio Channel 4 UDP 5617 a Dynamic Port is dynamically assigned by the operating system and will vary for each connection RM1106 v 3 1 PCV Config 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 Insert the CD and browse to the Setup Icon on the CD 2 Double click the Setup Icon to start InstallShield Wizard Figure 1 InstallShield Wizard 2 Preparing to Install PC Vision Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the program setup process Please wait J Figure 1 InstallShield Wizard 3 Follow the instructions provided in the InstallShield Wizard to install PC Vision 4 Choosing the Admin option in the initial setup will install additional tools which allowing administrators to make set up and configuration changes NOTE Choosing the User option only installs PC Vision and 15 not recommended for initial setup It is recommended that only one person has Admin rights The additional work station
26. ogin e Admin The default password is 1234 e User the default password is 1111 e 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 Only three users including one Admin can be logged in at the same time Users with higher privileges have first priority After login Connected shows in the lower left hand corner If user is not in control the Remote will be grayed out and the bottom left will show playing video and audio Selecting Network Transport Protocol RTP RTP uses UDP protocol and supports synchronized audio video streams You must have appropriate network ports open in order to use this option see Ports PC Vision is configured to use RTP RTP by default but will remember your last protocol selection upon restart TCP TCP uses a dedicated TCP connection for audio and video It does not support synchronized audio video and limits the box to 2 connections While this option does not require ports to be opened it does require proper bandwidth allocation based on video and audio settings TCP RTP uses a dedicated session of TCP for Video only This is appropriate for VPN applications where the UDP QOS is low and does not run will in full UDP mode Note Login is only required the first time connecting to the unit After the initial login user right will be remembered To select network transport protocol 1 On the PC Vi
27. on by dragging the slider Using the Remote Control You may use the remote control to adjust your TV settings just as you would a physical remote control For example you can change channels set favorites and change the volume 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 21 RM1106 User Manual Guide Settings Menu Buttons Mute Volume Up Volume Down HDZ POWER Info Page Up SELECT gt Page Down Exit Channel Up Channel Down Reserved Buttons Numeric Channel Buttons Last Favorites Back gt gt Forward Sto E Pause MT Figure 4 Remote control 22 RM1106 v 3 1 Using PCVision The table below describes each of the remote control s buttons Button Description Power Toggles the unit on and off Guide Displays the program guide Info Displays the system information menu Settings Displays settings options Menu Buttons Changes the highlighted menu option by moving up down left and right one menu item at a time Press Select to choose the highlighted menu item Page Up Scans the menu by moving up one screen at a time Page Down Scans the menu by moving down one screen
28. rnet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of addresses for external traffic Provides a type of firewall by hiding internal IP addresses and enables a company to use more internal 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 28 RM1106 v 3 1 RM1106 User Manual PAL Phase Alternating Line Sets the standard for television and video display in Europe Used as a video display option in PC Vision PIV Intel Pentium IV processor Protocols The special set of rules used at end points in a telecommunication connection when they communicate Protocols exist at several levels hardware telephone protocols between each of several functional layers and each corresponding layer at the other end of a communication Both end points must recognize and observe a protocol Qos Quality of service attempts to provide a more efficient flow of information over a network by providing priority traffic flows for specific networks RAM Random access memory A temporary memory that looses its contents when the computer is turned off Rate Control Determines whether the unit operates in Constant Bit rate CBR mode or Variable Bit Rate VBR B
29. s should be installed as users unless another ADMIN is necessary RM1106 v 3 1 9 RM1106 User Manual PCVCONFIG To setup the PCVCONFIG Application 1 6 To start the PCVCONFIG tool click Start select Programs find Radiant Communications and click PCVCONFIG Click Manage Devices tab on the top left 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 When the unit is discovered click on the unit to highlight it Select Configure to change the IP Address settings for the unit Y PC Vision Administrative Tasks Manage Devices Upgrade Firmware Version Upgrade Version IP Address Control Port Add Configure Reboot Discovery port Note Manage Devices is intended for initial discovery of the RM1100 unit on the network assigning that unit an IP address and future Firmware upgrades of the units Under Network Configuration enter your IP address 10 RM1106 v 3 1 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 11 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 OR
30. sion main screen click the Tools menu 2 Select Options The dialog box displays 3 Select Transport tab appropriate for your network configuration 14 RM1106 v 3 1 Using PCVision Configuration Configuration of the unit can only be done by an Administrator To configure a device 1 Once connected to the selected device select the Device option 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 Setting for Maximum Bitrate value Configure Device General Permissions Inputs Name Device Name RMI 106 Device Type Video Inputs Audio Inputs IR Outputs Device Information IP Address 10 5 4 101 MAC Address 00 01 75 04 02 43 Firmware Version Device Uptime Device Limits Maximum Bitrate RM1106 v 3 1 15 RM1106 User Manual The Permissions tab provides Allows set up of User Tech and Admin options b Sets passwords c Sets idle timeouts Configure Device General Permissions Inputs User Enable Remote Control change Input Idle Timeout min Enable A V Controls Use 0 For no timeout Password 1111 Enable Remote Control v Change Input Idle Timeout min Enable Controls Use 0 for no timeout Password 1111 Admin Idle Timeout
31. t of ways in which PC vision benefits your CATV company e Technicians can quickly connect to unmanned hubs from anywhere e Problems can be assessed as soon as a complaint is registered e Multiple CATV hubs can be monitored simultaneously from one central location You verify problems and reduce the number of onsite service calls e Real time messaging capability can be used to quickly diagnose problems e The solution is customizable enhancing future options for remote control of unmanned sights You take a proactive approach to QoS of your CATV System e There is a remote start stop capability for DVD VOD and VHS systems e The system uses standard network infrastructure 1106 v 3 1 1 Introduction Features Below is a list of the RM1106 RM1121 system s most useful and unique features e Remote channel lineup monitoring gt Remotely monitor your entire channel lineup using your settop box via your existing LAN gt Easily monitor multiple remote hub locations from anywhere on your network e Scalable Video channel bandwidth This feature allows you to trade off the monitored video quality vs the local area network bandwidth usage e Expandable System you may easily add sites at any time e Works on intranets and the internet e Left and right audio monitoring e Operates on MPEG4 Hardware Controller The RM1106 RM1121 hardware controller consists of the following e MPEG4 based scala
32. to 30fps e MPEG4 Audio e Line In Out RCA e 77dBSNR 46 to 3dBV Input Impedance10k Ohms Network Connections 802 3 e Protocols Multicast UDP IP TCP DHCP e Physical connection via RJ 45 e Bandwidth 30 Kbs to 4 Mbs Dimensions e 17 0W X 13 0DX1 7 H Power Environmental Operating voltage 90 250VAC 10W e Operating 32 F 0 Degrees C to 122 F 50 Degrees C e Storage 4 F 20 degrees to 158 degrees F 70 degrees C RM1106 v 3 1 31 RM1106 User Manual Appendix C Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts for PC Vision are described in the table below Press To F12 Toggles keyboard between remote control input mode and normal mode Enter Select an option A Select option a B Select option b C Select option c Page Up Move to the previous page Page Down Move to the next page L Select the last option F Select Favorite S Select Settings G Select Guide I Select Info O Move up a channel on the Num Pad O Move down a channel on the Num Pad Move up one option in a menu v Move down one option in a menu Move to the next menu item to the left Move to the next menu item to the right 0 Select zero NumPad1 Select option 1 NumPad2 Select option 2 NumPad3 Select option 3 NumPad4 Select option 4 NumPad5 Select option 5 NumPad6 Select option 6 Num
33. vent that anything is missing contact Radiant Communication Corp Technical Support at 800 969 3427x228 for product returns or missing parts If it becomes necessary to return the unit repackage all components in the original box s RM1106 v 3 1 3 Getting Started Minimum Requirements PC e Pentium IV Class Processor or better e 128MBRAM e 10 Base T network card e Windows 2000 XP Professional with network features enabled 30 MB hard disk space e Screen resolution of 1024 x 768 e Video 5610 5614 e Audio 5615 5620 Control ports 5600 Note PC Vision setup will automatically install INET and DX9 software Networking e TCP IP network internet protocol e 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 If all UDP ports are closed on the firewall router you may be able to scan the unit and see it in the list of available units however video and audio will not stream For more information refer to Port Usage on page 7 for more information Calculating total bandwidth required e Video Bandwidth 56kbs 2Mbs e Audio constant 128Kbs e Data packet overhead 10 above added together will equal total bandwidth required to stream video audio and data controls
34. y default the unit is set to automatic This allows the encoder to decide which mode to use VBR is used when the quality of the video is desired to be at a constant level and you wish only to use enough bandwidth as necessary to transmit that quality CBR is used when you wish to have the encoder vary the quality as high as possible as for the current bit rate Saturation The intensity or purity of a color Also known as chroma level Saturation is inversely related to the amount of its opposite s color that it contains For example a fully saturated red contains no green or blue Adding equal parts of green and blue to red lowers it s saturation Serial port One of the most basic external connections to a computer used primarily for modems and printers although many printers and digital devices use USB ports in the 2000 s TCP IP TCP Transfer Control Protocol P Internet Protocol is composed of layers responsible for verifying the correct delivery of data from client to server TCP adds support to detect errors or lost data and to trigger retransmission until the data is correctly and completely received see also IP USB Universal Serial Bus external connection to a computer used primarily for digital devices UDP User Datagram Protocol a connectionless protocol that runs on top of IP networks UDP IP offers a direct way to send and receive datagrams over an IP network used primarily for bro
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