Optibase MGW 2000e User's Manual
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1. MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide A optibase Installing an Encoding Module in MGW 2000e Before you start operating MGW 2000e you have to install one of the encoding modules listed in Table 1 For instructions on installing encoding modules refer to chapter 2 in the user manual For tables showing where to connect sources refer to page 17 User Authorization MGW 2000e operates from two user platforms Table 2 illustrates their access authorization and the tasks they can perform For additional tasks performed by the users refer to the user manual User Administrator MGW2000Guest Password Administrator Task Initializes MGW 2000e via HyperTerminal from a separate PC Configures MGW 2000e via Telnet from a PC in the network Operates MGW 2000e using MGW 2000e Director Views the configuration using MGW 2000e Director and previews content that is being encoded Remarks Connects via RS 232 Connects through the network Connects through the network Connects through the network Table 2 MGW 2000e s User Profile Note e Disconnect the power cable from the power connector prior to performing any task on the MGW 2000e unit e Avoid touching inside free slots as this may cause electrical hazards Touching inside free slots may also damage your MGW 2000e unit A optibase MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Initial Configuration To operate MGW 20008 for the first time2. correct drive Restart your PC the direct connection called 2000e Direct Connection is available under Network Connections in the Control Panel We recommend creating a shortcut on the Desktop Use a serial cable and connect one end to the RS 232 connector and the other end to the Configuration PC s COMI port Copy 2000e ht 2 to a local folder on your PC and create a shortcut on the Desktop Double click 2000e Direct Connection gt enter the user name and the password for MGW 2000e s Administrator user and click Connect Double click 2000e ht 2 HyperTerminal appears with the MGW 2000 e s Logon prompt To initialize MGW 2000e 1 2 Log on as Administrator MGW 2000e initializes e Ifa network segment is DHCP enabled TCP IP settings are automatically defined for the associated NIC e Ifa network segment is not DHCP enabled refer to page 8 to define TCP IP settings for the associated NIC Press any key the Main menu appears A optibase MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide To change MGW 2000e s hostname 1 6 To avoid network conflicts make sure that there are no other network devices with the name you want to use Press 1 Rename MGW 2000e you will be asked to confirm your request to change MGW 2000e s hostname Press Y to confirm the request Type the new hostname for MGW 2000e and press Enter MGW 2000e s hostname changes MGW 2000e only allows hostnames consisting of less than 1
3. Multicast address and enter it into the Target Address field 4 To implement the settings click Apply 5 To return to the Channels list click Channels in MGW 2000e Director s menu For a detailed description of target parameters and instructions on adding and configuring targets other than UDP refer to the user manual 13 MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide A optibase Running a Channel Once you have configured the channel you can start transmitting a stream Follow the instructions to transmit a channel MGW 2000e also lets you schedule a channel For instructions on scheduling a channel refer to the user manual To transmit a stream 1 In MGW 2000e Director s Menu click Channels The Channels page appears 2 From the Channels list select the channel you want to transmit Ifthe Run Channels button is disabled no target has been added to the channel To run this channel you must first add a target as explained on page 13 3 Click MGW 2000e Director transmits the channel The Run Channel button now toggles to the Stop Channel button aj 4 Repeat steps 2 4 for each channel you want to transmit To stop transmitting e Click aj the associated channel stops transmitting The Stop Channel button Ll now toggles to the Run Channel button sj Note If you are logged on as MGW2000Guest the Run and Stop buttons do not show 14 A optibase MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Previewing MPEG 1 UDP S
4. Source Description Connects analog audio source Connects Composite video source Connects S Video source Functionality Off Bad or no video source Green Video source detected Table 5 MGE 100 and 200 Encoding Module Interfaces Cable Video BNC S Video MiniDIN Stereo MiniJack Audio Description Connects Composite video source Connects S Video source Connects analog audio source Table 6 Cables connecting Sources to MGE 100 200 Encoding Modules 17 A optibase MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Connectors Description ANALOG AUD Connects analog audio source DIG AUD Connects digital audio source SDI Connects digital video source LEDs Description Source Off Bad or no video source Green Video source detected Table 7 MGE 200D Encoding Module Interfaces Cable Description Video BNC Connects digital video source RCA Coaxial Connects digital audio source 18 Stereo MiniJack Audio Connects analog audio source Table 8 Cables connecting Sources to MGE 200D Encoding Modules Technical Support Optibase s Extended Warranty program is a support package for Optibase products and provides one to four years of warranty starting with the day of purchase For more details and first line support contact the reseller or distributor who sold you your Optibase product The Optibase Knowledge Base offers technical tips and information about Optibase products The Knowledge Base is available at http helpdesk op
5. respect to this documentation and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose From time to time changes may occur in the file names and in the files actually included on the distribution disks Optibase makes no warranties that such files or facilities as mentioned in this documentation exist on the distribution disks or as part of the materials distributed Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your MGW 2000e unit from potential damage and to ensure your own personal safety When using MGW 2000e As you operate MGW 2000e observe the following safety guidelines Note Do not open the MGW 2000e unit as this will void your warranty MGW 2000e does not contain any user serviceable parts e Before installing MGW 2000e unplug the system to help prevent electric shock or system board damage Certain system board components continue to receive power any time MGW 2000e is connected to AC power e To help prevent electric shock plug the power cable into properly grounded sources Use only properly grounded extensions and adaptors as the need arises e Use only a UL Recognized power cord e Make sure nothing rests on your MGW 2000e power cable and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped or tripped over e Do not spill food or liquids on your MGW 2000e unit e Do not push any objects into free slots of your MGW 2000e unit Doing so wil
6. you have to initialize MGW 2000e using HyperTerminal which is pre installed on the Configuration PC The Configuration PC must have at least one free serial port To enable the Configuration PC to communicate with MGW 2000e you have to first add a direct network connection and a HyperTerminal connection You may add and configure conections manually or use pre configured configuration files available on the MGW 2000e CD e To use pre configured configuration files refer to the next page e To add the required connections manually refer to the user manual Before you initialize MGW 2000e 1 To avoid network conflicts make sure that no other network device with the hostname MGW2000E is connected to the network 2 Usea serial cable to connect MGW 2000e s RS 232 port to a free serial port e g COM1 on the Configuration PC 3 Use a network cable to connect MGW 2000e s NIC A to the network To connect NIC B as well refer to the user manual for further information and instructions Note To ensure proper network communication we recommend using shielded Category 5 network cables MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide A optibase To add the required connections 1 Insert the MGW 2000e CD and navigate to the HyperTerminal Settings folder Copy rasphone pbk a to C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Microsoft Network Connections PbK on your PC If Windows is not installed on C specify the
7. 000e ships with two network interface cards NIC enabling you to transmit streams over one NIC and use the second one to configure and operate MGW 2000e This guide instructs you on how to connect MGW 2000e to a network and initialize for the first use It also guides you in encoding one live channel from an analog or digital source with pre set default parameters Detailed instructions on setting streaming and encoding parameters can be found in the user manual MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide A optibase MGW 2000e Components Chassis Components MGW 2000e chassis Power cord that fits your local Din socket Network cables shielded category 5 19 23 or ETSI mounted bracket RS 232 cable USB disk Encoding Modules MGE 100 MGE 200 FD1 720 MGE 200D FD1 720 MGE 200 Low Latency Encoding Module Components Video BNC cable S Video MiniDIN cable Audio Stereo MiniJack cable RCA Coaxial cable Description Housing of the MGW 2000e system Connects to MGW 2000e s power connector not supplied by Optibase Connect MGW 2000e s NICs A and B to two different network segments not supplied by Optibase Rack mounts MGW 2000e Connects PC to MGW 2000e The USB disk is optional It connects to MGW 2000e and provides space to store video clips not supplied by Optibase Description Encodes video from Composite and S Video sources at SIF and QSIF resolutions and audio from unbalanced aud
8. 5 characters Make a note of MGW 2000e s new hostname for future reference To return to the Main menu press any key The following sections explain how to set network configurations for the connected NIC if the respective network is not DHCP enabled Note To ensure proper network communication we recommend using shielded Category 5 network cables to connect MGW 2000e to the network MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide A optibase If your Network is not DHCP enabled If your network is not DHCP enabled you must define TCP IP settings for NIC A upon logging on for the first time The following section instructs you on how to define TCP IP settings To define TCP IP settings 1 In the Main menu press 2 Change Network Settings the Network menu appears Press 1 Change TCP IP Settings for NIC A DHCP options appear Press 2 Disable DHCP and set TCP IP parameters manually DHCP is disabled and TCP IP options appear Enter the new IP address and Subnet mask for NIC A and press Enter e To make MGW 2000e accessible from outside your local network define the Default Gateway and press Enter e _ For instructions on defining TCP IP settings for NIC B refer to the user manual The new parameters are defined and MGW 2000e returns to the Network menu once you press Enter To return to the Main menu press 0 Return to the Previous Menu A optibase MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide To display TCP IP s
9. MGW 2000e MPEG 2 Video Streaming Server Version 4 0 Quick Start Guide AM optibase Trademarks Optibase and VideoPlex are trademarks of Optibase Inc Microsoft MS and MS DOS ActiveMovie Windows Windows 2000 and Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM PC XT AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machine Corporation All other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the sole property of their respective manufacturers Copyright Optibase Inc California c 2006 Optibase Inc All rights reserved Published 2006 Israel MPEG 2 Packaged Media Notice Notice Any use of this product other than consumer personal use in any manner that complies with the MPEG 2 standard for encoding video information for packaged media is expressively prohibited without a license under applicable patents in the MPEG 2 Patent portfolio The required license is available from MPEG LA L L C 250 Steele Street Suite 300 Denver Colorado 80206 Information in this document is subject to change without notice Optibase Inc and Optibase Ltd assume no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual Companies names and data used in examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of Optibase Inc Optibase makes no warranties with
10. acement parts not approved by Optibase Without limiting the generality of the foregoing Optibase reserves the right to refuse warranty repair on any product that in our opinion has been subjected to any abnormal electrical mechanical or environmental abuse or shows signs of modification by an unauthorized person or company To assure coverage under this warranty you must fax your Warranty Registration Fax Back Sheet to Optibase within 30 days of purchase of the product along with a copy of your sales receipt Call your local distributor or reseller for out of warranty repair charge estimates prior to returning a product Serial Number Date of Purchase
11. ettings 1 To display MGW 2000e s TCP IP settings re open the HyperTerminal connection and log on again as Administrator the Main menu appears 2 Type 3 Display TCP IP Settings the TCP IP settings are displayed 3 To return to the Main menu press any key To log off MGW 2000 e 1 Inthe Main menu press 0 Quit you are notified that MGW 2000e will have to restart for the new settings to take effect 2 Press any key the connection is terminated and MGW 2000e restarts which may take several minutes MGW 2000e is available again when the Power LED turns green If you wish to log on again Re open the HyperTerminal connection and enter the user name and password for Administrator the Main menu appears MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide A optibase 10 Transmitting Streams The following chapters show you how to operate MGW 2000e using MGW 2000e Director Logging on to MGW 2000e Director 1 Open Microsoft Internet Explorer from any computer on the network In the URL field enter MGW 2000e s hostname or IP address Internet Explorer s URL field will read something like the following http 172 16 100 107 Director or http MGW2000E Director Press Enter the MGW 2000e Director Logon page appears Log on as Administrator The default password for this user is Administrator e For instructions on changing the Administrator password refer to the user manual Click Login the Channels pa
12. ge appears Note MGW 2000e Director has been optimized for Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 and higher A optibase MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Configuring a Live Channel To access the Channels page choose Channels in MGW 2000e Director s menu The Channels page displays a list of the available live channels corresponding to the number of encoding modules installed in the MGW 2000e chassis You have to configure the stream source and target parameters for the live channel This section instructs you on how to configure the required parameters Configuring Stream Parameters 1 Under Control click Properties ES the Properties page appears displaying stream parameters Set Color System to Auto Detect and click Apply MGW 2000e detects the color system of your video source automatically Other parameters are set to default values and don t have to be adjusted For detailed instructions and explanations on how to set the other parameters refer to the user manual To return to the Channels list click Channels in MGW 2000e Director s menu For a detailed description of the stream parameters refer to the user manual Note MGE 100 encoding modules only support MPEG 1 settings You will not be able to set MPEG 2 parameters for channels associated with MGE 100 encoding modules If you are logged on as MGW2000Guest the Properties button does not show 11 MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide A optiba
13. io sources Encodes video from Composite and S Video sources at SIF QSIF HD1 2 3 D1 3 4 D1 and FD1 resolutions and audio from unbalanced sources Like MGE 200 FD1 720 but encodes SDI video sources and unbalanced and AES3 sources Supports Optibase s low latency optimized microcode for encoding at a reduced latency Description Connects a Composite or SDI source Connects an S Video source Connects an unbalanced source Connects an AES3 source Table 1 MGW 2000e Components A optibase MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Getting Started This section describes how to unpack and initialize MGW 2000e It instructs you on encoding and transmitting a UDP stream under default conditions by using one encoding module and MGW 2000e Director For instructions on encoding and transmitting RTP streams refer to the user manual Unpacking MGW 2000e 1 Choose a dry location for MGW 2000e which complies with the requirements regarding temperature specified in the user manual 2 Unpack MGW 2000e and its components carefully and make sure that you have all the required components available 3 Desk mount or rack mount MGW 2000e Power Supply MGW 2000e operates at 90 260V AC The power cord connects to the power connector on MGW 2000e s rear panel MGW 2000e recognizes your local voltage automatically MGW 2000e does not ship with a power cord You will have to purchase a power cord that fits your local DIN socket
14. l damage your MGW 2000e unit and can cause fire or electrical shock by shorting out interior components Keep your MGW 2000e unit away from radiators and heat sources Also do not block cooling vents Avoid placing loose papers underneath your MGW 2000e unit Do not place your MGW 2000e unit in a closed in wall unit or ona bed sofa or rug When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop not on the cable itself Some cables have a connector with locking tabs if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before disconnecting the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned ESD Warning Normal handling precautions should be taken to avoid static discharge MGW 2000e Overview MGW 2000e transmits multiple channels of live TV and video over IP networks It can receive up to six live analog signals encode them in real time to MPEG 1 or MPEG 2 and then stream them over an IP network in multicast or unicast mode With MGW 2000 organizations can utilize their IP networks for business TV training and corporate communications MGW 2000e encodes multiplexes and transmits up to 6 live MPEG 2 and MPEG 1 streams A Web based remotely controlled management application lets you configure control and operate multiple streams MGW 2
15. se 12 Configuring Source Parameters 1 2 Click the Source tab the Source page appears Under Video Input choose the video source connected to the relevant encoding module and click Apply If you use an analog audio source set Audio Input to Unbalanced and click Apply If you have an MGE 200D encoding module installed and use a digital audio source set Audio Input to Digital Audio and click Apply The other parameters are pre set to default values and don t have to be adjusted For detailed instructions and explanations on setting other parameters refer to the user manual To return to the Channels list click Channels in MGW 2000e Director s menu For a detailed description of the source parameters refer to the user manual Note If you want to choose SDI as video input you have to encode from a digital video source and install an MGE 200D encoding module For instructions on installing encoding modules and connecting peripherals refer to the user manual A optibase MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Configuring a UDP Target 1 Click the Target tab the Target page appears 2 Select a UDP Target UDP appears under Target Type 3 Click Add Target a default Multicast address is assigned and default parameters are set e Confirm that your receiving PC belongs to the displayed Multicast address otherwise you won t be able to play the stream e Refer to your network administrator to obtain a valid
16. tibase com syshelp logon htm If you purchased your Optibase product directly from Optibase Inc contact Optibase s technical support directly as follows Optibase Inc Tel 800 451 5101 Fax 650 691 9998 Software Updates Software resources and updates are available for download at http www optibase com Documentation For errors or suggestions regarding this user manual contact Optibase s documentation team directly at documentation optibase com Warranty Your Optibase product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months starting with the date of delivery We will repair or replace at our option any part that proves defective during the warranty period provided the entire unit is returned to Optibase by prepaid shipping in Optibase s original packing Note that you are only eligible for warranty if your MGW 2000e unit carries a serial number on its rear panel Your dated sales receipt or invoice proves the date you purchased the unit Before returning your product for repair contact our Customer Service department for a Return Materials Authorization RMA number No unit will be accepted for repair without RMA number Neither Optibase Inc nor Optibase Ltd will be responsible for any damages resulting from the use maintenance or installation of any Optibase product Neither Optibase Inc nor Optibase Ltd will be responsible for the incorporation of any spare or repl
17. treams Playing back MPEG 1 UDP streams requires installing Optibase Player For additional information refer to the user manual To preview a MPEG 1 UDP stream 1 On MGW 2000e Director s Main window click Channel Preview your currently configured channel appears 2 Click Select Optibase Player appears and the channel displays The Select button is disabled if the channel is stopped 15 MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide A optibase 16 Hardware Overview LEDs Power Alarm Ethernet Link Ethernet Transmit Channel 1 6 Description Off Blinks green Green Off Blinks red Off Orange Off Flashes green Off Blinks red if module is inserted Green Blinks green Red No power MGW 2000e is booting Power on No error At least one fan runs too slow or failed No connection Connected No transmission Transmitting Empty slot MGW 2000e is booting Slot error software not loaded Encoding module inserted and ready to encode Encoding Encoding module inserted channel error Certain errors may cause this LED to flash Table 3 MGW 2000e Front Panel LEDs A optibase MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Ports Six slots Power connector Power switch Description Accommodate up to six encoding modules Connects power cord 90 260V AC Switches MGW 2000e on and off Table 4 MGW 2000e Rear Panel Interface Connectors Audio COMP VID S VIDEO LEDs
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