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ISSUED: 11-07-13 SHEET #: 180-9044-1
FAQs
Q.
What type of media format does the HDS-PB100 Pico Broadcaster accept?
A. The HDS-PB100 needs the format of the media to be MPEG-2 TS. The Peerless-AV Streaming
Media software will determine if the given media
fi
le(s) need transcoding once the
fi
le is dropped into
the window.
Q.
What type of input does the HDS-PB100 Pico Broadcaster accept?
A. The only input associated with the HDS-PB100 is an RJ45 network port as the Broadcaster
requires a UDP stream (User Datagram Protocol).
Q.
What is the DB9 serial port used for?
A. The DB9 port is for factory use only.
Q.
What is the USB port used for?
A. The USB port is for factory use only.
Q.
What is the “reset” toggle used for?
A. If information and setup need to return to factory settings, press the reset toggle brie
fl
y while
power is applied. The RJ 45 lights will blink off and then on momentarily. Unit has now been rest. Wait
30 seconds to access webpage to continue setup.
Q.
What is the “con
fi
” toggle used for?
A. The “con
fi
” toggle is used only for
fi
rmware updates. The user will hold down the “con
fi
” toggle as
power is applied. This will put the device into
fi
rmware update mode.
Q.
What is the SD card slot used for?
A. The SD Card slot is for factory use only.
Q.
What are white space channels?
A. White space channels are the frequencies available that allow for low power personal broadcast
devices. In any given geographical location there are from 1-10 or more available channels to
broadcast onto. These channels are within the frequencies 500 MHz - 700 MHz commonly known as
channels 21-51.
Q.
How do I
fi
nd the longitude and latitude of my location?
A. Websites such as
http://www.getlatlon.com
and
http://www.fi ndlatitudeandlongitude.com
can
be used to
fi
nd Latitude and Longitude. For location searches from a tablet or smart-phone, the user
may use the app “Show My White Space” from Spectrum Bridge Inc. (available for Android and iOS).
Q.
What bit rate is available to stream per white space channel?
A. Each stream has the ability to carry up to 19.2Mbps.
Q.
What do the lights on the front of the HDS-PB100 refer to?
A. When looking at the front of the device, the right most light is the
Power
indicator, illuminated
when power is applied. The center light is the
On Air
light used to signify the HDS-PB100 is operating
properly and is in broadcast mode. Until the device is registered properly the
On Air
light will remain
off. The left most light is the
Error
light and will illuminate red when there is an error with the device.
Q.
Can the antenna be placed behind the DTV? Where is it best to mount the antenna?
A. The Antenna can be placed behind the DTV, but placement of the HDS-PB100 Pico Broadcaster
really dictates where the antenna can live. The higher up physically that the Pico Broadcaster is
mounted, the more options you have with antenna placement. Antennae need to “see” the broadcast
device, or have the ability to receive a re
fl
ected signal from a device installed high off the ground.