AMX TDS, Operation/Reference Manual

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AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)
7 AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)
Ethernet LEDs
Default IP Address
By default, DTV-TX03-US Transmitters are set to DHCP .
Network Switch Requirements
DTV-TX03-US Transmitters require a Layer 3 Gigabit Switch with multicast support,
IGMP Querier/Snooping and PIM.
Rear Panel - RS-232 Port
The RS-232 port on the rear panel provides a serial interface that provides basic diagnostics and the ability to
change the IP address, via a standard DB9 connector (FIG. 10).
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Use a standard DB9 programming cable such as the CC-232 (FG10-752-04 , not included ) to
connect to a PC for Terminal communication.
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Supported terminal commands are listed in the
Serial Commands
section on page 79.
Use hyper terminal with default serial settings to communicate with the DTV Transmitters:
Setting the Transmitter’s IP Address via the RS232 Port
In most cases, all setup and configuration for both Transmitters and Receivers is done via the Digital TV
Configuration Manager (see the
Digital TV Configuration Manager section on page 53 for information).
However, the Transmitter’s IP Address can also be specified via serial command, using the RS232 port on the
rear panel (see FIG. 10).
In order to configure the network settings via the RS232 port, the Transmitter must be placed in command
mode. To place the Transmitter in command mode, press ’Enter’ while the unit is booting up. To reboot, re-
cycle power by disconnecting and re-connecting the 12VDC POWER connector on the rear panel.
Use the setip lan serial command to configure the network settings:
FIG. 9 Ethernet LEDs
FIG. 10 RS-232 Port
Default Serial Settings
Baud Rate: 115200
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None
setip lan Following prompts to configure LAN network settings. This setting takes effect immediately after the
unit boots up.
Enter DHCP option (0/1) >
Enter ipAddr:
Enter subnet:
Enter Gateway:
Enter priDNS:
Enter secDNS:
Enter DomainName:
Note: If DHCP is set, all other options to enter IP address setting will be skipped. If entry is not valid,
it will be prompted again. If second entry is still not valid, the configuration will exit without saving.
SPD - Speed LED
connection speed is 100 Mbps
and turns Off when speed is
lights (yellow) when the
L/A - Link/Activity LED
lights (green) when the
Ethernet cables are
connected and terminated
10 Mbps.
correctly.
DB9 programming cable