MGW 2000e MPEG-2 Video Streaming Server (Version 4.
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Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your MGW 2000e unit from potential damage and to ensure your own personal safety. When using MGW 2000e As you operate MGW 2000e, observe the following safety guidelines Note Do not open the MGW 2000e unit, as this will void your warranty. MGW 2000e does not contain any user serviceable parts. • Before installing MGW 2000e, unplug the system to help prevent electric shock or system board damage.
• Keep your MGW 2000e unit away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your MGW 2000e unit. Do not place your MGW 2000e unit in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug. • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before disconnecting the cable.
MGW 2000e Overview MGW 2000e transmits multiple channels of live TV and video over IP networks. It can receive up to six live analog signals, encode them in real-time to MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 and then stream them over an IP network in multicast or unicast mode. With MGW 2000e, organizations can utilize their IP networks for business TV, training and corporate communications. MGW 2000e encodes, multiplexes and transmits up to 6 live MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 streams.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide MGW 2000e Components Chassis Components Description MGW 2000e chassis ‘Housing’ of the MGW 2000e system. Power cord that fits your local Din socket. Connects to MGW 2000e's power connector (not supplied by Optibase). Network cables - shielded category 5 Connect MGW 2000e's NICs A and B to two different network segments (not supplied by Optibase). 19”, 23” or ETSI mounted bracket Rack-mounts MGW 2000e. RS-232 cable Connects PC to MGW 2000e.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Getting Started This section describes how to unpack and initialize MGW 2000e. It instructs you on encoding and transmitting a UDP stream under default conditions by using one encoding module and MGW 2000e Director. For instructions on encoding and transmitting RTP streams, refer to the user manual. Unpacking MGW 2000e 1. Choose a dry location for MGW 2000e, which complies with the requirements regarding temperature specified in the user manual. 2.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Installing an Encoding Module in MGW 2000e Before you start operating MGW 2000e, you have to install one of the encoding modules listed in Table 1. For instructions on installing encoding modules, refer to chapter 2 in the user manual. For tables showing where to connect sources, refer to page 17. User Authorization MGW 2000e operates from two user platforms. Table 2 illustrates their access authorization and the tasks they can perform.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Initial Configuration To operate MGW 2000e for the first time, you have to initialize MGW 2000e using HyperTerminal, which is pre-installed on the Configuration PC. The Configuration PC must have at least one free serial port. To enable the Configuration PC to communicate with MGW 2000e, you have to first add a direct network connection and a HyperTerminal connection.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide To add the required connections: 1. Insert the MGW 2000e CD and navigate to the HyperTerminal Settings folder. 2. Copy rasphone.pbk to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Connections\Pbk on your PC. If Windows is not installed on C, specify the correct drive. 3. Restart your PC; the direct connection, called 2000e Direct Connection, is available under Network Connections in the Control Panel.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide To change MGW 2000e’s hostname: 1. To avoid network conflicts, make sure that there are no other network devices with the name you want to use. 2. Press 1 (Rename MGW 2000e); you will be asked to confirm your request to change MGW 2000e’s hostname. 3. Press Y to confirm the request. 4. Type the new hostname for MGW 2000e and press Enter. MGW 2000e’s hostname changes. MGW 2000e only allows hostnames consisting of less than 15 characters. 5.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide If your Network is not DHCP enabled If your network is not DHCP enabled, you must define TCP/IP settings for NIC A upon logging on for the first time. The following section instructs you on how to define TCP/IP settings. To define TCP/IP settings: 1. In the Main menu, press 2 (Change Network Settings); the Network menu appears. 2. Press 1 (Change TCP/IP Settings for NIC A); DHCP options appear. 3.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide To display TCP/IP settings: 1. To display MGW 2000e’s TCP/IP settings, re-open the HyperTerminal connection and log on again as Administrator, the Main menu appears. 2. Type 3 (Display TCP/IP Settings); the TCP/IP settings are displayed. 3. To return to the Main menu, press any key. To log off MGW 2000e: 1. In the Main menu, press 0 (Quit); you are notified that MGW 2000e will have to restart for the new settings to take effect. 2.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Transmitting Streams The following chapters show you how to operate MGW 2000e using MGW 2000e Director. Logging on to MGW 2000e Director 1. Open Microsoft Internet Explorer from any computer on the network. 2. In the URL field, enter MGW 2000e’s hostname or IP address. Internet Explorer’s URL field will read something like the following: http://172.16.100.107/Director or http://MGW2000E/Director 3. Press Enter; the MGW 2000e Director Logon page appears. 4.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Configuring a Live Channel To access the Channels page, choose Channels in MGW 2000e Director’s menu. The Channels page displays a list of the available live channels corresponding to the number of encoding modules installed in the MGW 2000e chassis. You have to configure the stream, source and target parameters for the live channel. This section instructs you on how to configure the required parameters. Configuring Stream Parameters 1.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Configuring Source Parameters 1. Click the Source tab; the Source page appears. 2. Under Video Input, choose the video source connected to the relevant encoding module and click Apply. 3. If you use an analog audio source, set Audio Input to Unbalanced and click Apply. If you have an MGE-200D encoding module installed and use a digital audio source, set Audio Input to Digital Audio and click Apply. 4.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Configuring a UDP Target 1. Click the Target tab; the Target page appears. 2. Select a UDP Target; UDP appears under Target Type. 3. Click Add Target; a default Multicast address is assigned and default parameters are set. • Confirm that your receiving PC belongs to the displayed Multicast address, otherwise you won't be able to play the stream. • Refer to your network administrator to obtain a valid Multicast address and enter it into the Target Address field. 4.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Running a Channel Once you have configured the channel, you can start transmitting a stream. Follow the instructions to transmit a channel. MGW 2000e also lets you schedule a channel. For instructions on scheduling a channel, refer to the user manual. To transmit a stream: 1. In MGW 2000e Director’s Menu, click Channels. The Channels page appears. 2. From the Channels list, select the channel you want to transmit.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Previewing MPEG-1 UDP Streams Playing back MPEG-1 UDP streams requires installing Optibase Player. For additional information, refer to the user manual. To preview a MPEG-1 UDP stream: 1. On MGW 2000e Director’s Main window, click Channel Preview; your currently configured channel appears. 2. Click Select; Optibase Player appears and the channel displays. The Select button is disabled, if the channel is stopped.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Hardware Overview LEDs Description Power Off Blinks green Green No power MGW 2000e is booting Power on Alarm Off Blinks red No error At least one fan runs too slow or failed Ethernet Link Off Orange No connection Connected Ethernet Transmit Off Flashes green No transmission Transmitting (Channel) 1-6 Off Empty slot Blinks red (if module is inserted) MGW 2000e is booting.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Ports Description Six slots Accommodate up to six encoding modules. Power connector Connects power cord (90/260V AC). Power switch Switches MGW 2000e on and off. Table 4: MGW 2000e Rear Panel Interface Connectors Description Audio Connects analog audio source COMP.
MGW 2000e Quick Start Guide Connectors Description ANALOG AUD Connects analog audio source. DIG AUD Connects digital audio source. SDI Connects digital video source LEDs Description Source Off Green Bad or no video source. Video source detected.
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Warranty Your Optibase product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months starting with the date of delivery. We will repair or replace (at our option) any part that proves defective during the warranty period, provided the entire unit is returned to Optibase by prepaid shipping in Optibase’s original packing. Note that you are only eligible for warranty, if your MGW 2000e unit carries a serial number on its rear panel.
