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Introduction

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Introduction

About this Manual

This manual describes the configuration environment of the MAC-HD modulator based on 
web interface via Ethernet connection. 
The Manual covers all configuration options: from start-up and operation, to adjusting the 
settings and troubleshooting for the MAC-HD.
The description consist of the connection procedure and access to the configuration set-
tings, description of the environment and its contents, configuration options and interpreta-
tion of the information on the screen.

NOTE

This configuration manual is a practical reference guide. For the correct use and 
installation of the MAC-HD, it is essential to read the corresponding user manual 
(please see www.ikusi.tv for the manual).

Product Description

The MAC-HD is a standalone modulator that can process different Video and Audio for-
mats, to create a high-definition COFDM channel. 
This product offers a solution to video signal distribution requirements in residential installa-
tions, hotels, special buildings or security video monitoring installations with COFDM digital 
TV modulation. Likewise, the MAC-HD comes with a USB Interface which can incorporate 
new functions thanks to the equipment’s evolvable software, such as: video playback from 
USB for digital signage and other possible future functions

Features

The unit has various inputs:
• Two analogue audio and video channels, through 6 RCA connectors. 
• One digital video and audio channel in HDMI format, through an HDMI connector. 
• One digital video and audio channel in HD-SDI format, through a BNC connector. 

Possible combinations:

 SD CVBS/Audio + SD CVBS/Audio

 SD HDMI + SD CVBS/Audio

 SD SDI + SD CVBS/Audio

 SD + USB

 HD HDMI

 HD SDI

 HD + US

B

2 simultaneous SD channels 
1 channel SD + USB

1 channel HD 
1 channel HD + USB

Output:   • Digital DVB-T TV signal over an RF carrier in VHF/UHF
 

• IP signal (configurable only through web interface, no by SPI-300)

Means of configuration: 
• Web interface via Ethernet Connection

 (compatible con aplicación IKUSI HEADEND DISCOVERY).

• LCD screen with control button.

Содержание MAC-HD

Страница 1: ...MAC HD REF 4493 Standalone high definition modulator Web interface user guide ...

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Страница 3: ...7 Main Menu 8 Identification 8 Local configuration 9 Network configuration 10 LCD Joystick 10 Web access password 11 Save Restore configuration 12 Upgrade 12 Restart 14 Signals Adjustment 14 Services 14 Input settings 15 Output settings 17 DVB T Output 19 IP Output 20 USB player 21 Status 21 Input 21 Output 22 General 23 Reports 25 Logs ...

Страница 4: ...n to video signal distribution requirements in residential installa tions hotels special buildings or security video monitoring installations with COFDM digital TV modulation Likewise the MAC HD comes with a USB Interface which can incorporate new functions thanks to the equipment s evolvable software such as video playback from USB for digital signage and other possible future functions Features ...

Страница 5: ...module simply click on the SET button In the home page the USERNAME AND PASSWORD fields appear enter admin in both click on the ENTER button NOTE To view the graphics provided in the unit s configuration programme correctly we recommend installing Mozilla Firefox 1 5 or later www mozilla com on the controlling PC Use a PC with an Ethernet network card and a CAT 5E Ethernet cable Ethernet manually ...

Страница 6: ...ocess must be carried out in local mode even though the unit can be accessed from any PC on the LAN 3 Start the web browser and enter the MAC HD unit s IP address F F INITIAL IP ADDRESS 192 168 1 6 NOTE You may change this initial IP address later if you wish to NOTE The unit is also assigned the default IP address 10 0 0 22 This IP address cannot be modified 4 Click on ENTER to access the home pa...

Страница 7: ...ons available in each menu there will be one or various submenus position 2 in the diagram above In turn each submenu may have one or more configuration tabs J J To change the interface s language settings click on the option corresponding to your preferred language position 4 in the diagram above ES Spanish EN English FR French J J To save the settings you have changed click on the SAVE CONFIGURA...

Страница 8: ...t be modified J J IDENTIFIER Identifying name assigned to the unit by the installer or operator J J LOCATION Name of the location where the unit is installed for example a post code J J INSTALLER Name of the installer or operator J J CONTACT Contact details of the installer or operator for example a telephone number 3 Once you have finished configuring the data you can save the changes by clicking...

Страница 9: ... of the tab Network configuration 1 Select the GENERAL menu and then the CONFIGURATION submenu 2 Access the NETWORK CONFIGURATION tab J J IP ADDRESS Enter a static IP address within the range valid for the local network to which the unit is connected J J NETWORK MASK Enter the local network mask J J DEFAULT GATEWAY Enter the default gateway IP address in the local network to which the unit is conn...

Страница 10: ...ODE Enter the code that will unlock the unit using the LCD and control button Web access password 1 Select the GENERAL menu and then the CONFIGURATION submenu 2 Access the PASSWORD tab The PASSWORD configuration tab allows you to change the current password for acces sing the web interface of the MAC HD unit see web interface connection section J J OLD PASSWORD Enter the current password J J NEW P...

Страница 11: ...kup image 2 Access the SAVE CONFIGURATION section and click on the SAVE button to save a backup copy file A window will open allowing you to select the location and filename of the security copy 3 Access the RESTORE CONFIGURATION FROM BACKUP section and click on the SELECT BACKUP COPY button to load a backup copy A window will open allowing you to select the location and backup file name Click on ...

Страница 12: ...ware update file used by the unit J J To execute and load the new firmware click on the UPDATE button NOTE The firmware update file has to be stored on the PC s hard drive it can be down loaded from http www ikusi com Resart 1 Select the GENERAL menu and then the RESTART submenu 2 Click on the RESTART button The RESTART configuration file can now be used to restart the MAC HD unit 3 Once you have ...

Страница 13: ...TPUT TYPE DVB T or IP Specify the parameters within the INPUT SETTINGS submenu J J INPUT ASPECT RATIO 16 9 or 4 3 The INPUT 1 tab reports on the status of the analogue AV TV input connected to the AV1 input allowing you to modify how the audio and video components are processed To configure the AV2 input select the INPUT 2 tab The information configuration options and meanings are identical to tho...

Страница 14: ...g standard for the digital audio and video signal from among the following options MPEG2 MPEG4 and DEFAULT if the input signal is SD the default encoding standard will be MPEG2 if the input signal is HD the encoding standard will be H 264 1080p resolution only permits MPEG4 J J VIDEO BITRATE 4 10 Mbits s The unit can be configured for an input data encoding rate of between 4 and 10 Mbits s When se...

Страница 15: ...ou the logical channel number J J EIT NAME Allows you to name an event J J EIT DESCRIPTION Allows you to add an explanation of an event To save the selected configuration click on the SAVE SETTINGS button in the lower part of the tab AV1 input signal status information J J VIDEO Tells you whether or not a valid video signal is being received at the AV1 input J J AUDIO Tells you whether or not a va...

Страница 16: ... within a range of 0 dB to 25 dB J J OFDM MODE Allows you to set the OFDM mode selecting between the values of 2K and 8K J J BANDWIDITH Allows you to set the bandwidth selecting between the values of 6 7 or 8 MHz J J GUARD INTERVAL Allows you to set the guard interval by selecting between the values 1 4 1 8 1 16 or 1 32 as fractions of a symbol period J J CONSTELLATION Allows you to set the output...

Страница 17: ...for Europe F F INDEPENDENT TELEVISION COMMISSION Enters the descriptor for the UK F F NORDIG MODE V1 Enters the descriptor as per the Nordig V1 specification F F NORDIG MODE V2 Enters the descriptor as per the Nordig V2 specification F F GENERIC MODE Generic LCN Descriptor J J INSERT TDT TOT Allows you to choose whether or not to insert the date and time information To save the selected configurat...

Страница 18: ...er of the port that is marked as issuer J J ACTIVATE VLAN Allows you to Enable Disable virtual LAN J J VLAN ID 0 4095 Identifying number of the virtual network J J IP OUTPUT FORMAT Selects between formats bit rate variable VBR or CBR cons tant J J ENABLE SAP Check the box if you wish to transmit the program guide J J IP This data cannot be changed It is the IP address assigned to the streamer modu...

Страница 19: ...ls you the whether a file is available and can be played back J J PLAYER STATUS Tells you whether the file is being played back or not Within the FILE PLAYBACK submenus the Actions section allows you to choose whether to play or stop playing the file using two available buttons NOTE The modulator generates a signal for 2 services even though we have one input selected This allows the TV to memoriz...

Страница 20: ...e is a valid video signal at the input F F AUDIO shows whether there is a valid audio signal at the input F F TV SYSTEM shows the colour system at the input 3 Access the OUTPUT tab J J OUTPUT BITRATE F F MAX BITRATE Displays the maximum binary data rate supported by the unit F F CURRENT NULL Displays the current binary data percentage at the output not containing any information F F MIN NULL Displ...

Страница 21: ...is any problem at the DVB T output such as an overflow F F COD STATUS Displays the status of the MPEG encoder F F SI STATUS Displays the status of the DVB signal F F DVB T STATUS Displays an error message if there is any synchronisation pro blem F F IP STATUS Displays an error message if there is any problem F F SYNC STATUS Muestra error si hay algún problema de sincronización F F TEMPERATURE STAT...

Страница 22: ...22 Reports Configuration 1 Select the REPORTS menu and then the CONFIGURATION submenu The general report provides information on the general configuration of the unit as perfor med in the following submenu tabs ...

Страница 23: ...Reports 23 ES ...

Страница 24: ...ports 24 Logs Select the REPORTS menu and then the SYSTEM LOGS submenu The historical system report will display the most recent events The entries shown in this report can be filtered by level or process ...

Страница 25: ...Reports 25 ES ...

Страница 26: ...Ángel Iglesias S A Paseo Miramón 170 20014 San Sebastián Spain Tel 34 943 44 88 00 Fax 34 943 44 88 20 television ikusi com www ikusi tv MAC HD EN ...

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