Page 2 - REGULATORY INFORMATION:; WARNING
2 206-4122 © Copyright 2012 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. For Customer Support/Service, please call: 1-888-865-3026 The latest product information and documentation is available online at: www.LGsolutions.com/products WA R N I N G : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). N...
Page 3 - Damage Requiring Service; Unplug this product from the wall power; Important safeguards for you and your new product; THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED AND TESTED WITH SAFETY IN MIND.; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
206-4122 3 1. Read these instructions. Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the product. 2. Keep these instructions. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instruct...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Access the CodePlus Transcoder
206-4122 5 Table of Contents Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 4Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Setup Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6HCS6300 Product Descript...
Page 6 - Setup Information; Note: All cards must be used in an LG-approved card frame for; installed in Slot 7, the HCS6400 will replace it.; Channel Assignments; transcoder cards to verify that the cards are installed properly.
6 206-4122 Setup Information Check the following items before you begin HCS6300 installation and setup procedures. HCS6300 __ The HCS6300 feature card must be installed in a CodePlus™ card frame (Example: HCS6150R) with one or more CodePlus series transcoder cards (Example: HCS7710). Refer to the In...
Page 7 - HCS6300 Product Description; Features; encryption key maintenance
206-4122 7 HCS6300 Product Description The HCS6300 MUX/MOD controller is one of the LG CodePlus series feature cards. Features • Part of modular system, easily scaled for each application• Controls up to eleven CodePlus transcoder cards with a single IP connection *• Supports Pro:Idiom ® encryption ...
Page 8 - Typical HD Transcoder System Overview; A typical Transcoder System with MUX/MOD functionality includes:; system—up to eight programs supported.; The integrated elements of the Transcoder System:; Transcoder Product Description
8 206-4122 Typical HD Transcoder System Overview The LG HCS6300 MUX/MOD feature card, when used with LG CodePlus series transcoders in a CodePlus card frame, represents an eight-program HDTV solution for commercial and institutional MATV systems (hotels, hospitals, etc.). A typical Transcoder System...
Page 9 - Card Description
206-4122 9 Card Description HCS6300 RF OUT ETHERNET SERVICE PORT RESET STATUS RESET Resets card Retaining Screw Install after inserting HCS6300 card STATUS Blinking pattern indicates condition of card SERVICE PORT TTL-USB serial port connection (use FTDI TTL-232R-5V-AJ cable) RF OUT DTV signal outpu...
Page 10 - four modulated outputs.
10 206-4122 HCS6300 Functional Blocks Slot 1Slot 2 Slot 4Slot 5 Slot 8Slot 9 Slot 11Slot 12 38 Mbps 38 Mbps 38 Mbps 38 Mbps 256-QAM 256-QAM 256-QAM 256-QAM 256-QAM Modulator 2:1 MUX 2:1 MUX 2:1 MUX 2:1 MUX Upconverter Transport Streams from Transcoder Cards MUX Blocks MOD Blocks Upconverter Block RF...
Page 11 - Installing a CodePlus Feature Card; ventilation and FCC and safety agency compliance.; prepare Slot 7 for the HCS6400 fan card.
206-4122 11 Installing a CodePlus Feature Card Note: The CodePlus series products are NOT designed to be hot-swappable!!! Power must be removed to the card frame before any CodePlus transcoder cards are inserted or removed.Note: All cards used in the card frame must be inserted and removed by qualif...
Page 13 - Initialization & Setup Connections
206-4122 13 Satellite STB & HCS6300 Initialization & Setup Connections AC Power Cord Power Outlet (120V 60Hz AC) RF Feed from Satellite HCS6300 in CONTROLLER Slot RF Out from HCS6300 HDMI and/or X-Port Links Laptop PC Network or Combiner RF Distribution System Room Receiver Room Receiver Roo...
Page 14 - System Setup; Typical HCS6300 System Installation; (see also Typical Setup Flow Chart on the following page); system setup information.; AJ cable to connect a PC to the HCS6300 Service Port.; Enter; to refresh the screen and display the
14 206-4122 System Setup Typical HCS6300 System Installation (see also Typical Setup Flow Chart on the following page) Note: ASI output is NOT required from transcoder cards for which modulator functionality is provided by the HCS6300. If additional transcoder cards are to be installed in Slots 3, 6...
Page 15 - Typical Setup Flow Chart for HCS6300; Combiner
206-4122 15 Typical Setup Flow Chart for HCS6300 Access Card RF In HD STB (1 Per Program) HDTV Service Feed In CodePlus Transcoder Card (1 Per Program) RF Cable Out RF Out HCS 6300 (Up to 8 Inputs) Card Frame Laptop PC Service Port or Ethernet Connection Data Bus on Card Frame Backplane RF Cable Com...
Page 16 - Network and Communication Setup; with the HCS6300 via a command line interface.
16 206-4122 Network and Communication Setup The HCS6300 feature card and the transcoder cards installed in the CodePlus card frame contain several internal registers for different configuration options. This document describes configuration options via a network or direct connection to the HCS6300.R...
Page 17 - and/or cause the HCS6300 card to cease normal operation.; Access the CodePlus Transcoder Series Web GUI; ipaddress; depending on the HCS6300 firmware version.; When you have completed your activities in the web GUI; , you can simply close your; Controller Menu Commands; Access the Controller Menu; Configuration Options via GUI
206-4122 17 Caution: Do NOT initiate simultaneous menu sessions to run commands. Doing so will interfere with active processes and may corrupt the system configuration and/or cause the HCS6300 card to cease normal operation. Access the CodePlus Transcoder Series Web GUI Note: The HCS6300 must be con...
Page 18 - Example: Controller Menu; View HCS6300 System Information; With the Controller Menu on display, click on the; Read; button at the right of the System
18 206-4122 Example: Controller Menu View HCS6300 System Information With the Controller Menu on display, click on the Read button at the right of the System Information field to display HCS6300 hardware and software information.The System Information display contains important information about the...
Page 19 - Cards | RF Channel; Example: List Cards Display
206-4122 19 Set HCS6300 RF Channels With the Controller Menu on display, type the appropriate RF start channel number in the data entry field at the right of the Set Start RF Channel field. Then, click on the Set button. The remaining channels will be automatically assigned per EIA-542 STD CATV freq...
Page 20 - Example: List Card Details Display; card# card type hardware id os version app [enc]; View MUX or Raw Bitrate Data; • Click on the; button at the right of the Read MUX Bitrates field to; Slot #3 Raw bitrate data 0 total 0
20 206-4122 Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) Example: List Card Details Display card# card type hardware id os version app [enc] 1: [HCS7700] [7700-v2.3-2010-0715] [HCS7700-738-2010-0716] [2.0] [1.1] 2: [HCS7700] [7700-v2.3-2010-0715] [HCS7700-738-2010-0716] [2.0] [1.1] 3: [-] 4: [HCS7700] [770...
Page 21 - Example: MUX Bitrates Display; Configure Card Number/Channel Assignments
206-4122 21 Configuration Options via GUI (Cont.) Example: MUX Bitrates Display Slot #1 Bitrate 19.035 Mbit/s (unfiltered 19.065 Mbit/s) Slot #2 Bitrate 12.658 Mbit/s (unfiltered 12.694 Mbit/s) Mux #1 Output Bitrate 31.746 Mbit/sSlot #4 Bitrate 19.335 Mbit/s (unfiltered 19.359 Mbit/s) Slot #5 Bitrat...
Page 22 - Set; button at the right of the Set IP
22 206-4122 (Continued from previous page) The system will display the New Channel Map, for example: New Channel Map:-------+----------- RF | Card Slot -------+----------- 54-1 | 1 54-2 | 2 55-1 | 11 55-2 | 12 56-1 | 8 56-2 | 9 57-1 | 4 57-2 | 5 -------+----------- Set the HCS6300 IP Address 1. With...
Page 24 - Update HCS6300 and/or Transcoder Firmware via TFTP; filename; Update
24 206-4122 Update HCS6300 and/or Transcoder Firmware via TFTP If you are not sure of the current firmware version, view and record the System Information for the HCS6300 and/or the transcoder card(s) before you initiate the firmware update. See “View HCS6300 System Information” on page 18 and/or “V...
Page 25 - Transcoder Menu Commands; Access the Transcoder Menu; card configuration settings.; View Hardware Information for a Selected Transcoder
206-4122 25 Transcoder Menu Commands The following subsections describe how to access and use the Transcoder Menu commands. Access the Transcoder Menu 1. Access the CodePlus Transcoder Series web GUI as described on page 17.2. With the Homepage on display, click on the Transcoder menu tab or link. T...
Page 26 - PI key checksum is; where; xxxxxxxxxx
26 206-4122 View Software Information for a Selected Transcoder 1. With the Transcoder Menu on display, click on the down arrow at the right of the Card Select field, and select the appropriate transcoder card from the drop-down list of options. 2. Click on the Read button at the right of the Read S...
Page 27 - Successfully reloaded PI key; Satellite STB Menu Commands; selected satellite STB configuration settings.; Card 1: Channel changed to 209
206-4122 27 Reload the Pro:Idiom Key on a Selected Transcoder This command reloads the Pro:Idiom encryption key on a single transcoder card. Note that a password is required to initiate this command. 1. With the Transcoder Menu on display, click on the down arrow at the right of the Card Select fiel...
Page 28 - Example: Satellite STB Menu; Read the Current STB Channel; currently selected satellite STB channel number, for example:; Card 1: Current STB Channel is 209; button at the right of the Signal Strength field
28 206-4122 Example: Satellite STB Menu Read the Current STB Channel 1. With the Satellite STB Menu on display, click on the down arrow at the right of the Card Select field, and select the appropriate transcoder card from the drop-down list of options. 2. Click on the Read button at the right of th...
Page 31 - Access the HCS6300 Main Menu; Configuration Options via Command Line
206-4122 31 Caution: Do NOT initiate simultaneous menu sessions to run commands. Doing so will interfere with active processes and may corrupt the system configuration and/or cause the HCS6300 card to cease normal operation. Access the HCS6300 Main Menu Note: The HCS6300 must be connected to an IP n...
Page 32 - System Information; Print the RF Channel Map
32 206-4122 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) View HCS6300 System Information 1. Access the HCS6300 Main Menu as described on the previous page.2. At the [Main] Command > prompt, type info and press Enter to display HCS6300 hard- ware and software information. The System Information ...
Page 34 - Install a Pro:Idiom Key on All Transcoders
34 206-4122 (Continued on next page) Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) Set the HCS6300 IP Address 1. Access the HCS6300 Main Menu as described on page 31.2. At the [Main] Command > prompt, type setip and press Enter . 3. At the Using DHCP (y/n)? prompt, either: • Type y and press Ent...
Page 36 - Reload the Pro:Idiom Key on All Transcoders; Reload PI complete OK; Update HCS6300 and/or Transcoder Firmware
36 206-4122 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) Reload the Pro:Idiom Key on All Transcoders This command reloads the Pro:Idiom encryption key on all the transcoders installed in the chassis (including any transcoders in Slots 3, 6, and/or 10). To reload the Pro:Idiom key on a single trans...
Page 38 - crosspt; and press
38 206-4122 Example: MUX Bitrates Display Slot #1 Bitrate 19.035 Mbit/s (unfiltered 19.065 Mbit/s) Slot #2 Bitrate 12.658 Mbit/s (unfiltered 12.694 Mbit/s) Mux #1 Output Bitrate 31.746 Mbit/sSlot #4 Bitrate 19.335 Mbit/s (unfiltered 19.359 Mbit/s) Slot #5 Bitrate 14.679 Mbit/s (unfiltered 14.715 Mbi...
Page 39 - Reset Password for Reload PI Key GUI Option; Password reset ok
206-4122 39 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 1. RF 58-1 <-- Slot #1 2. RF 58-2 <-- Slot #2 3. RF 59-1 <-- Slot #4 4. RF 59-2 <-- Slot #5 5. RF 60-1 <-- Slot #8 6. RF 60-2 <-- Slot #9 7. RF 61-1 <-- Slot #11 8. RF 61-2 <-- Slot #12D...
Page 40 - Example: Transcoder Menu
40 206-4122 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) Transcoder Menu Commands The following subsections describe how to access and use the Transcoder Menu commands. Note: Refer to the Installation & Setup Guide for the applicable transcoder cards for further information on transcoder confi...
Page 44 - Satellite Receiver Menu Commands; Card; Example: Satellite Receiver Menu
44 206-4122 Satellite Receiver Menu Commands The following subsections describe how to access and use the Satellite Receiver Menu commands. Access the Satellite Receiver Menu 1. Access the card menu for the selected transcoder (see “Access the Transcoder Menu” on page 40). 2. At the [ Card ( # )] Co...
Page 46 - Read Auto Tune Parameters; Auto tune is Enabled
46 206-4122 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) Read the Satellite STB Serial Number At the [Satellite ( # )] Command > prompt, type bnum and press Enter to display the satellite STB serial number, for example: Card 1: STB serial number is 029265702091 Set Satellite OSD On or Off At th...
Page 47 - Set/Modify Auto Tune Parameters; Enter the primary tune to channel
206-4122 47 Configuration Options via Command Line (Cont.) Set/Modify Auto Tune Parameters 1. At the [Satellite (#)] Command > prompt, type atset and press Enter . 2. At the Change auto tune settings (y/n)? prompt, either: • Type y and press Enter to modify the current auto tune settings. • Type ...
Page 48 - Troubleshooting; Equipment Setup Review; STATUS LED Behavior; Audio/Video Freeze or Blank Screen
48 206-4122 Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting information for the HCS6300. You can find additional troubleshooting help at www.DIRECTV.com. Equipment Setup Review • Make sure all connectors and connections are tight and secure on all entertainment system components. • Check the E...
Page 49 - Specifications; Dimensions; Temperature: 0° to 40° Celsius; Electrical; Type ‘F’
206-4122 49 Specifications Dimensions Height: 3U (130.20 mm) Width: 1.102362 inches (28.00 mm) Depth: 9.055118 inches (230.00 mm) Weight: 0.5 pounds (0.221 kgrms) Est. Environmental Storage Conditions Temperature: -20° to 70° Celsius -4° to 158° Fahrenheit Humidity: 95% non-condensing Operating Cond...
Page 50 - Document Revision History / Notes; Notes; Revision A: New document
50 206-4122 Document Revision History / Notes Notes Document Revision History Date Description July 2010 Revision A: New document August 2012 Revision B: Updates for GUI and additional HCS6300 configuration options Product documentation is available online at: www.LGsolutions.com/products . From the...
Page 51 - Open Source Software Notice
206-4122 51 Open Source Software Notice The following GPL executables used in this product are subject to the GPL Version 2.0 License Agreements. GPL EXECUTABLES: Linux kernel 2.6.26, boa 0.94, busybox 1.10.1, dhcpcd 0.70, eraseall 1.7, inetd 1.0, lrzsz 0.12.20, simpleinit 1.21 LG Electronics offers...
Page 52 - LG’s R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y; LG HCS6300 MUX/MOD Feature Card Warranty
206-4122 Revision B Broadcast Products Welcome to the LG family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new HCS6300 MUX/MOD feature card. P lease read this warranty carefully, it is a “LIMITED WARRANTY” as defined under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may a...
