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FMA-101 OVERVIEW 

 
 
PURPOSE AND DEFINITION 
 
The Panasonic Free-To-Guest (FTG) Basic platform delivers FTG channels to the guest rooms 
with minimal headend equipment installed. The FTG Basic platform uses an FTG Management 
Appliance (FMA-101) to configure and deliver the channel lineup to the guest room terminals 
via the hotel’s coaxial distribution network.   
 
 
This document provides the steps to install, configure, and troubleshoot the FMA-101 used in 
the FTG Basic platform. 
 
 
PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS  
 
Installation and configuration of the FMA-101 requires the following hardware, tools, and 
software. 
 

 

FMA-101 

 

Minimum termcode requirements: 

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HC11 – 2.58 or higher 

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HC12 – 6.02 or higher 

 

Laptop or tablet with Ethernet port 

 

Ethernet crossover cable (for laptop or tablet 
access) 

 

Ethernet straight-through cable (for 
hotel network access) 

 

Coaxial jumper cables 

 

Sencore SLM 1456 meter or 
equivalent  

 

Low Pass Filter (6ELP-50 or 6MLP-50)  

 
 
TIPS AND WARNINGS 
 
FMA-101 Configuration 

 

The FMA-101 configuration must be performed on site. Remote connectivity for 
configuration or troubleshooting is not available. 

 

The FMA-101 should be installed in the FTG rack prior to configuration.  

 

If the configuring laptop is running Windows Vista or Windows 7, resetting the power on the 
FMA-101 while the laptop is connected may cause a network conflict issue. To correct a 
network conflict, disable and then enable the network interface on the laptop and refresh 
the browser page. 

 

To access the FMA-101 web page, open a browser and type http://fma101 in the address 
bar.  

 

The FMA-101 can be configured as a DHCP client or assigned a default IP address.  

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DHCP client configuration: 

Summary of Contents for TH32LRU20 - HOSPITALITY LCD HDTV

Page 1: ...1 PANASONIC FMA 101 FREE TO GUEST MANAGEMENT APPLIANCE Rev Date 07 26 10...

Page 2: ..._____________________________ 7 FMA 101 CONNECTIONS _________________________________________________________ 7 INSTALL THE FMA 101 IN THE FTG RACK ___________________________________________ 8 CONFIG...

Page 3: ...and configure the Panasonic Free To Guest Management Appliance FMA 101 in a Free To Guest FTG Basic platform TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS CONTACT INFORMATION This document was produced by the Technical Pub...

Page 4: ...t crossover cable for laptop or tablet access Ethernet straight through cable for hotel network access Coaxial jumper cables Sencore SLM 1456 meter or equivalent Low Pass Filter 6ELP 50 or 6MLP 50 TIP...

Page 5: ...onnected before the channel lineup configuration is complete the FMA 101 will broadcast a partial or incomplete channel lineup to all terminals connected to the hotel s distribution network at a defau...

Page 6: ...c platform does not contain a host in the headend to support terminal reporting and troubleshooting A visit to the guest room is required to troubleshoot terminal issues Loading termcode must be compl...

Page 7: ...allation and configuration of an FTG Management Appliance FMA 101 This section contains steps to install and configure the FMA 101 in an FTG Basic platform FMA 101 CONNECTIONS Refer to the FMA 101 dia...

Page 8: ...the power cord is the disconnect device the socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible The FMA 101 must be installed in a restricted access location 1 Mount the FMA 10...

Page 9: ...Tablet 1 Configure the laptop tablet network connection settings to provide access to the network 2 Connect an Ethernet straight through cable between a network Ethernet port and the FMA 101 s Etherne...

Page 10: ...t the Update Date Time button Note After selecting the Update Date Time button the screen will begin to reload Wait for the screen to completely reload before continuing 4 Select the View Channel Line...

Page 11: ...plicable Type the digital modulator in the Digital Mod field if applicable Type the digital stream in the Digital Stream field if applicable Type the FTG channel s OSD On Screen Display in the OSD fie...

Page 12: ...e Save Configuration button is not selected before configuring a different page of channels the channel configurations for that page will be lost 9 Repeat the channel configuration steps for another c...

Page 13: ...eld 4 Select the OK button The Channel Lineup Configuration screen will display 5 Add the auxiliary input channel to the lineup Select Digital Only from the Tuning Type drop down list Type 254 in the...

Page 14: ...IN port on the FMA 101 4 Connect a coaxial cable from the low pass filter to an input port on the FTG rack combiner 5 Connect an Ethernet straight through cable from the FMA 101 Ethernet port to the...

Page 15: ...he laptop tablet cannot access the FMA 101 interface Verify the laptop tablet settings are properly configured Verify the Ethernet crossover cable is in good condition and connected properly Ping the...

Page 16: ...of the screen 9 Select the Reset Configuration check box 10 Select the Save Configuration button 11 Wait for the check mark in the Reset Configuration check box to disappear indicating that all channe...

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