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1. None 7 Plug the PCS100R AC power cord into the surge protected power strip see Surge Protected Power Strip Requirements on page 9 When power is applied the STATUS LED on the PCS100R front panel will light and you will see boot up messages on the PC When the boot up is complete a System Information display identifies important information about the PCS100R including the unit serial number hardware ID firmware version software versions MAC address and IP address for example PCS100R Pro Centric Server v3 3 SN 001 12090025 Hardware ID 0 0 0 15 OS version Linux 2 6 33 zenith pcs100r OS release 98 Mon Aug 9 09 36 05 CDT 2010 MAC Address 00 0C 63 3B 00 0E5 IP Address 192 168 0 51 Datarate high 38 8 Mbps Local time Thu Jan 13 12 50 32 EDT 2011 8 Check the IP Address field in the display By default the PCS100R uses DHCP thus the DHCP server assigns an IP address to the PCS100R once the PCS100R successfully connects to the network If the IP Address field shows an IP address the PCS100R is up and running on the net work If the IP Address field is blank refer to Troubleshooting information on the following page 9 Connect the RF output on the upconverter to the RF distribution center combiner and balance the RF signal so that the signal level at the TV s is between 0 to 7 dBmV A Caution For proper system performance the Pro Centric signal level at the TV input ANTENNA IN must be betwee
2. Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised Do NOT stack other equipment on the top of the PCS100R unit Continued on next page 206 4142 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Continued from previous page C Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the con nection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Reliable Earthing Maintain reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit e g use of power strips Mains Outlet Earthing The apparatus with Class construction must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 206 4142 PCS100R Installation on a Flat Surface To install the PCS100R on a level surface table top shelf stacked with other equipment etc e Carefully place the PCS100R on a level surface e Note the operating temperature from the speci fications e Do NOT stack other equipment on the top of the PCS100R e If necessary place spacers or rubber feet not provided on top and bottom Table of Contents Setup Checklist Table of Contents Safety Warnings 00 05 2 System Setup 11 12 Impor
3. LG Life s Good PCS100R Pro Centric Server Installation amp Setup Guide Warranty Copyright 2011 LG Electronics U S A Inc P N 206 4142 Rev D For Customer Support Service please call 1 888 865 3026 The latest product information and documentation is available online at www LGsolutions com products WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus L appareil ne doit pas tre expos a des gouttements d eau ou des claboussures et de plus qu aucun objet rempli de liquide tel que des vases ne doit tre plac sur l appareil REGULATORY INF
4. Please refer to these manuals for explicit instructions regarding the safe use and handling of the equipment Continued on next page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Continued from previous page 21 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall power out let and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a If the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Caution Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 22 Servicing Caution These servicing instruc tions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not perform any servicing other than that described in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so 23 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement parts
5. amp Setup Guide carefully so that you will understand the operation of the PCS100R Pro Centric Server and how to adjust the settings Warranty Service For warranty service information call 1 888 865 3026 Parts and service labor that are LG s responsibility see above will be provided without charge Other service is at the owner s expense If you have any problem in obtaining satisfactory warranty service call 1 888 865 3026 You must provide the model number serial number and date of purchase or date of original installation For Customer Support Service please call 1 888 865 3026 www LGsolutions com Pro Centric is a trademark of LG Electronics U S A Inc All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners 206 4142 Copyright 2011 LG Electronics U S A Inc Revision D
6. is furnished to do so subject to the following conditions SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THE GPL VERSION 2 0 LGPL VERSION 2 1 LICENSE AGREEMENTS THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS COPYRIGHT HOLDERS OR LG ELECTRONICS THE LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING FROM OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES LICENSEE ASSUMES THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION 15 LG PCS100R Pro Centric Server Warranty Broadcast Products Welcome to the LG family We believe that you will be pleased with your new PCS100R 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 LG s RESPONSIBILITY Warranty Term One year parts and labor from date of purchase or delivery date Parts New or remanufactured replacements for factory defective parts may be used Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty
7. performing such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon e mail request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for three 3 years from the date on which you purchased the product You can obtain a copy of the GPL LGPL licenses from http www gnu org licenses old licenses gpl 2 0 html and http www gnu org licenses old licenses lgpl 2 1 html This product includes e OpenSSH 4 3p2 Copyright 1994 1995 Tatu Ylonen Espoo Finland Copyright 1998 CORE SDI S A Buenos Aires Argen tina Copyright 1995 1996 by David Mazieres Copyright 1980 1983 1987 1988 1990 1992 1993 1995 The Regents of the University of California Copyright 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Markus Friedl Copyright 1995 1996 1998 1999 Theo de Raadt Copyright 1999 2000 2001 2002 Niels Provos Copyright 1999 Dug Song Copyright 1999 Aaron Campbell Copyright 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Damien Miller Copyright 2001 Kevin Steves Copyright 2002 Daniel Kouril Copyright 2003 Wesley Griffin Copyright 2001 Per Allansson Copyright 2002 2003 Nils Nordman Copyright 2001 2003 Simon Wilkinson Copyright 2000 2001 2003 Ben Lindstrom Copyright 2002 2005 Tim Rice Copyright 2000 Andre Lucas Copyright 2002 Chris Adams Copyright 2000 2001 Corinna Vinschen Copyright 2002 Cray Inc Wendy Palm Copyright 2000 Denis Parker Copyright 2001 Gert Doering 20
8. 15 16 17 18 19 20 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your INSTALLATION consult your product dealer or local power company Overloading Do not overload wall power outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Disconnect Device The AC mains plug is used as the disconnect device The disconnect device must remain readily operable Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this prod uct through openings as they may touch dan gerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Outdoor Use Warning To prevent fire or shock hazards do not expose this product to rain or moisture Wet Location Do not use this product near water or mois ture or in an area such as a basement that might become flooded The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Test Equipment In some cases LG has supplied or recom mended the use of test equipment and devic es for the setup and testing of the equipment The operation and maintenance of test equip ment is described in their associated instruc tion manuals
9. 6 4142 Copyright 2001 2003 Jakob Schlyter Copyright 1996 Jason Downs Copyright 2002 Juha Yrj l Copyright 2000 Michael Stone Copyright 2002 Networks Associates Technology Inc Copyright 1997 1998 2000 2002 2004 Todd C Miller Copyright 2003 2004 2005 Darren Tucker Copyright 1988 2002 Sun Microsystems Inc Copyright 2005 The SCO Group Copyright 2004 The OpenBSD Project Copyright 2005 Anil Madhavapeddy Copyright 1994 Phil Karn Copyright 1996 1998 2003 William Allen Simpson Copyright 2003 Peter Stuge Copyright 2005 Reyk Floeter Copyright 1991 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Copyright 2004 Ted Unangst and Todd Miller Copyright 1999 WIDE Project Copyright 1996 Internet Software Consortium Portions Copyright 1999 2001 Internet Software Consor tium Portions Copyright 1993 Digital Entertainment Corpora tion Portions Copyright 1995 International Business Ma chines Inc e OpenSSL 1 0 0 Copyright 1998 2008 The OpenSSL Project Copyright 1995 1998 Eric Young All rights reserved Permission is hereby granted free of charge to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documen tation files the Software to deal in the Software without restriction including without limitation the rights to use copy modify merge publish distribute sublicense and or sell cop ies of the Software and to permit persons to whom the Soft ware
10. ORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envi ronment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user should be required to correct the interference at his own expense 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 COMPLIANCE The responsible party for this product s compliance is LG Electronics U S A Inc 2000 Millbrook Drive Lincolnshire IL 60069 USA Phone 1 847 941 8000 Marketed and Distributed in the United States by LG Electronics U S A Inc 2000 Millbrook Drive Lincolnshire IL 60069 2 Copyright 2011 LG Electronics U S A Inc 206 4142 EO ON ee ATD S 10 11 12 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with d
11. e must remain readily operable Rack mount Considerations A Elevated Operating Ambient If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maxi mum ambient temperature Tma specified by the manufacturer see Specifications infor mation in this document B Reduced Air Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised Do NOT stack other equipment on the top of the PCS100R unit 10 C Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the con nection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring D Reliable Earthing Maintain reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit e g use of power strips E Mains Outlet Earthing The apparatus with Class construction must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 206 4142 System Setup Refer to the following diagrams and complete the system installation as described on page 12 Typical Setup Flow Chart for the PCS100R l
12. fer to the manufacturer s documentation Complete the setup procedure for the PCS100R see pages 11 and 12 206 4142 PCS100R Product Description The PCS100R Pro Centric server is a stand alone remotely controlled processor 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 the ASI With appropriate post processing this ASI signal can then be used for either IP or RF distribution in a lodging site application Features Remote programming capability via Ethernet e Unit does not require local monitor keyboard or mouse connection e Small lightweight chassis e 19 inch rack mountable e 1U height profile to minimize rack space usage Note Design and specifications subject to change without prior notice 206 4142 7 Rear and Front Panel Overviews PCS100R Rear View Pi Speen i ASI Out NETWORK Ethernet Disconnect Device Port A The AC mains plug is used as the SOFTWARE disconnect device The disconnect RESET Button device must remain readily operable PCS100R Front View STATUS LED 8 206 4142 Rack Installation Installing the PCS100R in a Rack 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 see diagram below 3 Refer to Surge Protected Power Strip Requirements below Although
13. ion B Specifications update January 2011 Revision C System setup update November 2011 Revision D Surge protected power strip requirements added Product documentation is available online at www LGsolutions com products From the Products page select TVs Systems amp Solutions then Head End Systems then Pro Centric Server click Show to view the list of products then PCS100R Click the Literature amp Downloads tab at the bottom of the PCS100R page and select the required document s from the Downloads list Notes 14 206 4142 Open Source Software Notice The following GPL executables and LGPL libraries used in this product are subject to the GPL Version 2 0 LGPL Version 2 1 License Agreements GPL EXECUTABLES Linux kernel 2 6 33 LTIB 10 1 1 bash 2 05b busybox 1 1 3 e2fsprogs 1 34 ethtool 3 gawk 3 1 3 Irzsz_0 12 21 Izo 2 03 mtd utils 1 2 0 net tools 1 60 ntpclient_2003_194 openvpn 2 1 1 pciutils 2 1 11 ppp 2 4 1 procps 3 1 11 screen 4 0 2 1 skell 1 13 time 1 7 LGPL LIBRARIES eglibc 2 8 libelf 0 8 5 termcap 2 0 8 To obtain the source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that are contained in this product please visit http opensource lge com In addition to the source code all referenced license terms warranty disclaimers and copy right notices are available for download LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD ROM for a charge covering the cost of
14. n 0 to 7 dBmV Note that additional equipment may be required to adjust the signal level 12 206 4142 Troubleshooting Specifications Troubleshooting If the PCS100R is not connecting to the network i e the IP Address field in the System Information display see setup procedure on previous page is blank 1 Check the NETWORK connector on the rear panel of the PCS100R Make sure the cable connection is tight and secure 2 Observe the green LED on the NETWORK port Once the PCS100R is connected to the network the LED will be lit continuously 3 Contact the network administrator to verify the network status Specifications Dimensions Height 1 692 inches 42 977 mm Width 19 0 inches 482 6 mm for EIA standard 19 inch rack mount Depth 8 5 inches 215 9 mm Weight 2 70 pounds 1 22 kgrms rack only weight Environmental Storage Conditions Temperature 20 to 70 Celsius 4 to 158 Fahrenheit Humidity 95 non condensing Environmental Operating Conditions Temperature Tma 0 to 35 Celsius 32 to 95 Fahrenheit Humidity 95 non condensing Electrical DC Input 12V DC 5Amps Impedance at ASI Out jack 75 ohms Level at ASI Out jack 800 mv Ethernet 10 100 1000BaseT Note Design and specifications subject to change without prior notice 206 4142 13 Document Revision History Notes Document Revision History Date Description June 2010 Revision A New document September 2010 Revis
15. period Warranty Service Warranty service is provided at LG Customer pays for shipping charges to LG LG pays for return shipping charges to return PCS100R Pro Centric Server to customer Call 1 888 865 3026 for further information Not Covered This warranty covers manufacturing defects and does not cover installation adjustment of customer controls installation or repair of antenna systems cable converters or cable company supplied equipment it also does not cover damage due to misuse abuse negligence acts of God or other causes beyond the control of LG Any alteration of the product after manufacture voids this warranty in its entirety THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU OWNER S RESPONSIBILITY Effective Warranty Date Warranty begins on the date of delivery of the PCS100R Pro Centric Server For your convenience keep the dealer s dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date Installation Guide Read the Installation
16. power is not actually applied to the PCS100R until later during the system setup see Typical System Installation on page 12 the power strip should be readied at this time Surge Protected Power Strip Requirements see also diagram on following page e The PCS100R AC line should be plugged in to the surge protected power strip e Any modulators upconverters accessories etc connected to the ASI output of the PCS100R also should be connected to this same surge protected power strip The power strip should provide surge protection in both Normal hot to neutral and Common hot to ground and neutral to ground Modes e The surge suppression should be 600 joules minimum though 3800 joules is preferred with UL1499 rated let through voltage equal to 330 volts The surge protected power strip should conform to the ANSI C62 41 standard or equivalent 206 4142 9 Rack Installation Cont PCS100R Power Connector PCS100R ASI OUT PCS100R To AC power source Typical modulator 75 oh BNC to BNC upconverter unit coaxial cable Vv X Modulator Upconverter Power Supply Cord O O O O 0 O O O ES Surge Protected Power Strip Modulator ASI IN O O O O O O HF O O PCS100R Power Supply Cord Disconnect Device A The AC mains plug is used as the disconnect device The disconnect devic
17. ry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufac turer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polar ized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are pro vided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where it exits from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories speci fied by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manu facturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination in order to avoid injury from tip over Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 206 4142 14
18. specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 24 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition PCS100R Rack Installation also see pages 9 and 10 To install the PCS100R in a rack e Carefully slide the PCS100R into a standard 19 inch equipment rack When mounted in the rack make sure appro priate hardware is used ALL FOUR MOUNT ING SCREWS MUST BE USED This equipment is not designed to support other devices Do NOT stack other equipment on the top of the PCS100R Rear cabling must be dressed and supported so that the weight of the cabling is not a strain on the PCS100R connectors MOUNTING OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE RACK SHOULD BE SUCH THAT A HAZARD OUS CONDITION IS NOT ACHIEVED DUE TO UNEVEN MECHANICAL LOADING Rack mount Considerations A Elevated Operating Ambient If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tma specified by the manufacturer see Specifications information in this document B Reduced Air
19. t gt Network PCS100R RF Distribution System Room Rece iv er l gt Roo m ceive Combiner RF gt p Room Eceivey Coaxial QAM RF DTV Cable Modulator a Upconverter l VPN Network Connections Overview Pro Centric VPN Server VPN Client PCS100R VPN Client 206 4142 11 System Setup Cont Typical System Installation see also Typical Setup Flow Chart and VPN Network Connections Overview on page 11 1 Connect a 75 ohm BNC to BNC coaxial cable between ASI OUT on the PCS100R and ASI IN on the modulator A Note The BNC cable must be less than 30 feet 9 2 meters in length 2 Connect an RF coaxial cable between IF OUT on the modulator and IF IN on the upconverter 3 Connect one end of a CAT5 RJ 45 Ethernet cable to the NETWORK port on the PCS100R rear panel and connect the other end of the cable to the institution s network 4 Connect the PCS100R power supply to the POWER connector on the PCS100R rear panel 5 Use the straight through serial cable and if necessary the USB adapter to connect a PC to the RS 232 port on the PCS100R rear panel This step will enable you to verify the network connection once power is applied in step 7 6 Using HyperTerminal or an equivalent terminal emulation program on the PC configure the serial port as follows Bits per second 115200 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control
20. tant Safety Instructions 3 5 Troubleshooting Specifications 13 Table of Contents Setup Checklist 6 Document Revision History Notes 14 PCS100R Product Description 7 Open Source Software Notice 15 Rear and Front Panel Overviews 8 Warranty 00 0 ae Back Cover Rack Installation 00 9 10 Setup Checklist 1 Unpack the PCS100R Pro Centric server unit and all accessories Accessories provided Power Cord and Adapter Select the location for mounting the PCS100R Ensure that there is adequate ventilation available Obtain the necessary attachment hardware to mount the PCS100R chassis in its targeted location Plan and install the necessary cabling and network Ethernet and AC power access for the PCS100R You will also need the following to connect a PC directly to the PCS100R for system setup verification purposes e DB9 Male to DB9 Female RS 232 straight through serial cable Example Cables Unlimited PCM 2100 06 serial cable e Optional USB 2 0 to serial DB9 adapter Example Cables Unlimited USB 2920 adapter If there is no serial port on the PC use the adapter to connect the serial cable to the PC 5 Carefully follow the rack installation procedure for the PCS100R see pages 9 and 10 If not already done install the modulator and upconverter that will receive the ASI output signal from the PCS100R Re
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