Page 2 - WARNING; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
2 206-4157 WA R N I N G : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulate...
Page 3 - Do not; Warning: To prevent fire or shock; Do not use this product near water or mois-; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 206-4157 1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufac- turer's instructions. 8. Do not ins...
Page 4 - Caution: Refer all servicing to qualified
4 206-4157 (Continued from previous page) 21. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall power out- let and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fal...
Page 5 - The apparatus with Class I construction must; PCS150R Installation on a Flat Surface
5 206-4157 (Continued from previous page) B. Reduced Air Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. To ventilate the system nor- mally and avoid overheating, leave at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) o...
Page 6 - Table of Contents / Setup Checklist; Setup Checklist; Accessories provided: Power Cord and Adapter; Table of Contents
6 206-4157 Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 5Table of Contents / Setup Checklist . . . . . . . . 6PCS150R Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Rear and Front Panel Overviews . . . . . . . . . . 8Rack Insta...
Page 7 - PCS150R Product Description; Features
7 206-4157 PCS150R Product Description The PCS150R Pro:Centric server is a stand-alone, remotely-controlled processor and controller for the Pro:Centric system. This device can be used to capture data from an Internet source, assemble the data as display pages, and output the pages in DTV format ove...
Page 8 - Rear and Front Panel Overviews
8 206-4157 Rear and Front Panel Overviews POWER -IN 12V DC / 4.0A ETHERN ET-1 / E THERN ET-0 ASI- OUT RS-232 RS-232 Port ASI Out NETWORK (Ethernet) Ports RF-OUT USB . . . . . . . . . USB Ports RF Out Power Supply/Cord Disconnect Device The AC mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The disconne...
Page 9 - Rack Installation; Typical PCS150R Rack Installation
9 206-4157 Rack-mount ConsiderationsA. Elevated Operating Ambient If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment c...
Page 10 - System Setup; Typical Setup Flow Charts for the PCS150R; ASI Output
10 206-4157 System Setup Combiner RF Coaxial Cable RF Cable ASI Out PCS150R IF Out QAM Modulator ASI In IF In RF Out DTV Upconverter Network Room Receiver Room Receiver Room Receiver RF Distribution System ASI Coaxial Cable Laptop PC RS-232 Port Connection RF Cable RF Out PCS150R RF Distribution Sys...
Page 11 - Typical System Installation; ASI IN on the modulator.; VPN Server; VPN Network Connections Overview
11 206-4157 Typical System Installation (see also Typical Setup Flow Charts and VPN Network Connections Overview diagrams) 1. If your system is using ASI output, make the following two connections; otherwise, go to step 2.• Connect a 75 ohm BNC-to-BNC coaxial cable between ASI OUT on the PCS150R and...
Page 12 - Make the appropriate connection to the RF distribution system:; equipment may be required to adjust the signal level.; the
12 206-4157 (Continued from previous page) 6. Plug the AC power cord into a powered AC line receptacle. When power is applied, the STATUS LED on the PCS150R front panel will light, and you will see boot-up messages on the PC. When the boot-up is complete, a System Information display identifies impo...
Page 13 - admin; PCS150R Configuration Options
13 206-4157 This section describes configuration options for the PCS150R. Note: Before you proceed with any additional server configuration, the system should be installed and operating as described in the system setup procedure on pages 11 and 12. Also note that configuration updates will generally...
Page 14 - Example: PCS150R Main Menu; View System Information; info; and press
14 206-4157 Example: PCS150R Main Menu --------- Main Menu --------- info System information video Configure video parameters setip Setup TCP/IP tz Timezone setup pwd Change password update Update updser Update via serial link vpn VPN setup reset Reset board exit End the session Command > View Sy...
Page 15 - Configure Video Parameters; ) Elementary PID1
15 206-4157 Configure Video Parameters This option enables you to view current settings and/or configure new settings, as required.1. Log in to the PCS150R as described on page 13.2. At the Command > prompt, type video and press Enter . The system displays the current video parameters and prompts...
Page 16 - Configure the TCP/IP Settings; setip
16 206-4157 PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) • Elementary PID: There are four Elementary PIDs. Type 4 , 5 , 6 , or 7 , depending on which Elementary PID you wish to change, and press Enter . At the Enter new value for Elementary PID # []: prompt, type the new Elem...
Page 17 - Configuring DNS
17 206-4157 PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 3. Either: • Continue with step 4 for information on modifying the configuration a PCS150R Ethernet port. • Go to step 9 for information on modifying the DNS configuration.• To exit the Network Configuration Menu withou...
Page 18 - Set the Time Zone
18 206-4157 PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) 10. When you are finished with network configuration, type exit at the Network Configuration Menu > prompt. The system will display an overview of the new network configuration and then prompt for confirmation to sav...
Page 20 - Change the Login Password; Changing password for admin; Update PCS150R Application or OS Software via Ethernet
20 206-4157 PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) Change the Login Password 1. Log in to the PCS150R as described on page 13.2. At the Command > prompt, type pwd and press Enter . The system prompts for the current password: Changing password for admin Old password: 3. Type the current password a...
Page 22 - reset; Logout; At the; exit; to end the current session.
22 206-4157 PCS150R Configuration Options (Cont.) (Continued from previous page) The system will display progress messages as well as the result of the update process (which may take several minutes). 4. When the update is successfully completed, the system may prompt you to reset the PCS150R. If ne...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting / Specifications; Specifications; Dimensions; Impedance at ASI Out jack:; Troubleshooting; cable connection is tight and secure.
23 206-4157 Troubleshooting / Specifications Specifications Dimensions Height: 1.692 inches (42.977 mm) Width: 19.0 inches (482.6 mm) (for EIA standard 19-inch rack mount) Depth: 8.5 inches (215.9 mm) Weight: 3.45 pounds (1.56 kgrms) rack-only weight Environmental Storage Conditions Temperature: -20...
Page 24 - Document Revision History / Notes; Notes; Date; Revision A: New document; Head End Systems; tab at the
24 206-4157 Document Revision History / Notes Notes Document Revision History Date Description May 2011 Revision A: New document Product documentation is available online at: www.LGsolutions.com/products . From the Products page, select TVs, Systems & Solutions , then Head End Systems , then Pro...
Page 25 - Open Source Software Notice
25 206-4157 The following GPL executables and LGPL libraries used in this product are subject to the GPL Version 2.0/LGPL Ver- sion 2.1 License Agreements: GPL EXECUTABLES: Linux kernel 2.6.33, LTIB 10.1.1, bash-2.05b, busybox-1.1.3, e2fsprogs-1.34, ethtool-3, gawk-3.1.3, lrzsz_0.12.21, lzo-2.03, mt...
Page 26 - LG PCS150R Pro:Centric Server Warranty
206-4157 Revision A Copyright 2011, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. Broadcast Products Welcome to the LG family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new PCS150R Pro:Centric Server. Please read this warranty carefully, it is a “LIMITED WARRANTY” as defined under Federal Law. This warranty giv...
