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Introduction to MediaStar Compact
How does Compact distribute video:
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Maximum of 16 channels only
Over Cat5/5e & 6 cable
Composite output from receive units
How does Compact manage the
distribution of video:
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RCU control at user position
Browser, IP or RS232/485 central control
What are the system requirements:
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Composite video sources
RF Sources (optional)
Cat5 etc Cable infrastructure
Displays with Composite video Input
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Compact – Connectivity
RF Input
MediaStar Compact
Video Hub
Remote
Transmitter
Unit
A/V Cable
A/V Cable
I/R Blaster
I/R
Blaster
Cat5 Structured Cabling
DVD Unit
Satellite Decoder Unit
Display
Duplicate
Display
DVD Unit RCU
Recieve
Unit
I/R Receiver
MediaStar Compact RCU
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Satellite Decoder Unit RCU
Receive
Unit
Hub Details
Versions:
740 MediaStar Compact Video Hub supporting 16 users,16 Composite channel inputs, IR routing
743 MediaStar Compact Video Hub supporting 16 users,16 Composite channel inputs, IR routing
and 2 x 4 Duplicate output capability and 8 Remote Video inputs
Versions:
R indicates a system with an RF tuner board installed
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
MediaStar Compact Video Hub – Fascia and backplane
743 Compact VideoHub only
8 remote video feed RJ45 Input sockets,
options are:
• Set as channels 9-16 (default)
• Set as channels 1-8
743 Compact Video Hub only
8 duplicate RJ45 Output sockets, options are:
• All 8 duplicate of outlet A
• 4 duplicates of outlet A and 4 duplicates of E
DUPLICATE OUTPUTS of A/E
DUPLICATE OUTPUTS of A
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
VIDEO
OUTPUTS A-P
1/9
2/10
3/11
4/12
5/13
6/14
7/15
8/16
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
16 RJ45 Output sockets labelled “A” to “P”
RF Input
(if fitted)
IR Links
Local video source inputs
Serial Link
REMOTE INPUT
CHANNELS
RF INPUT
CHANNELS
POWER
Input
configuration
LEDs
1–8
9 - 16
Power LED
Power
Input
IP Link
PAL/NTSC Switch
Multiple Hub Link V-Bus and comms connectors
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Spare Fuse
MediaStar Compact Video Hub – Rackmounting
Rack Mounting
The MediaStar Compact Video Hub is supplied with 19”
rackmount brackets.
Once the rack mounting brackets are fitted, mount the Hub
into the cabinet or closet using the screws supplied with
the Rack Mount Kit
Power connection
Once the Hub is mounted in the cabinet, connect
the Hub to an AC power supply using the IEC
Power Lead supplied
Once the lead is connected the Hub will power on
automatically
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Video format selection
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Set the video format required, PAL or NTSC, depending on your video sources
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The switch can be found at the rear of the Hub, located next to the 64 V-Bus Connector
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PAL = Upper position, NTSC = Lower position
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Local video sources
MediaStar Compact Video
Hub
A/V Cable
Display
Cat5 Structured
Cabling
I/R Receiver
Local A/V source
MediaStar Compact RCU
Recieve
Unit
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Across the back of the Compact Video Hub is a bank of phono RCA connectors labelled 1 to 16
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For each local video source, the audio and video connectors must be plugged into the appropriate
connectors on the hub
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The source will appear on the channel as labelled by the video input connector (1 to 16)
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Connecting local video sources
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Connect the source video device to the relevant audio and video inputs located at the
rear of the Compact Video Hub
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The video input is at the top (yellow), with the left audio connector in the middle
(white) and the right audio connector at the bottom (red)
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Ensure that the correct left and right audio feeds are connected
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Connecting local video sources – 2 Channel example
The example below shows two video sources, a DVD and Satellite decoder unit, connected to the
Compact Video Hub.
R
IN
Dish input
VIDEO
L
R
RF Output
OUT
IN
VIDEO
DVD
L
R
Input 1
Satellite
Decoder
Input 2
Compact
Video Hub
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The DVD unit is connected to input 1 and will appear to users as channel 1
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The Satellite Decoder is connected to input 2 and will appear to users as channel 2
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The channel name displayed to the user can be edited
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Local video source IR routing
Versions:
Some TV channel sources (Satellite
Decoder, DVD, etc) can be controlled
using infrared remote control units.
The IR routing feature of the
MediaStar Compact System allows
users to control these devices
using the devices own RCU
at the Compact Receive
Unit position.
911-4147 IR blaster
A/V Cable
Local A/V source
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•
•
MediaStar
Compact Video
Hub
MediaStar
Compact RCU
I/R
Blaster
Cat5 Structured
Cabling
Local A/V
source RCU
Display
I/R Receiver
RX Unit
When the user selects a Compact TV channel, an IR ‘path’ is set up between the receiver in the
Recieve unit and the TV channel source
The IR blaster module (part no.911-4147) itself is positioned over the IR receiver on the remote
channel source device and connected to the Compact Video Hub via IR blaster drive connectors
located at the rear of the hub
There are a total of 16 IR blaster connectors available, one for each input available
Note: the Compact Video Hub is supplied with 1off 911-4147 Blaster module
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Connecting a local video IR source
This example shows two video sources, a DVD
and Satellite decoder unit and their respective
IR routing, connected to the Compact Video
Hub.
If the local or remote video source unit can be
controlled with a 38KHz modulated IR remote
control, an IR blaster is connected to the 2 pin
polarised IR blaster connector on the backplane
of the hub to the devices IR source.
Note: Some IR control equipment uses different
modulation techniques or frequencies and
cannot be controlled through the MediaStar
Compact System.
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Satellite
Decoder
DVD
Compact
Video Hub
The IR blaster head must be carefully fitted over the video source unit’s own IR receiver
Care must be taken to ensure that the adhesive pad on the IR blaster head does not damage the
surface of the unit
If the video source unit responds to IR commands intermittently, or does not respond at all, the
power of the IR emitted by the blaster may need to be adjusted
Power is adjusted by turning the small screw on the outward facing side of the IR blaster
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
751 Video Receive Unit
On the front of the Compact Video Hub there are 16 RJ45 sockets, labelled ‘A’ to ‘P’.
The Video Receiver Units (part no. 751) are connected to these outlets with
up to 400m of Category5 cabling.
The users connected to these outlets are able to independently select any one of the 16 channels
available.
Versions:
Power/IR Receive LED
Video Network
Connection
Remote IR Receiver
Socket
751 Receive Unit
Video Adjustment
L
Video
Adj
Video
Network
Front view
Rear view
S
IR
Recvr
A/V Output
Cable
Underside view
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The Audio/Video (A/V) output cable provides the video signal and left and right audio signals to
the TV, plasma display or PC graphics card on male phono connectors.
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The Video Adjustment control should be set to provide optimum video picture quality.
be done by viewing the picture or using video test equipment as required.
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
This can
790/1X Remote Control
The 751 Receive unit is not supplied with the 751 Receive Unit and needs to be ordered separately.
You will need the Remote Control Unit to:
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Change Compact channels
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Change volume
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Access on-screen information and menu options
Versions:
790/1X
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Receive Unit
IR Receiver
An integrated IR receiver is located at the front of the MediaStar Video Receiver Unit.
When the unit receives any IR command from the Compact remote control unit (RCU),
the LED on the unit will flash.
Compact Video
Hub
Compact
RCU
Video
Receiver
Unit
Remote IR
Receiver
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If the MediaStar Compact Video Receiver Unit is to be positioned where the
IR receiver will not be visible, a remote IR receiver module (part no.9114141) can be plugged into the Remote IR Receiver connector.
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This can then be positioned discretely on the display unit, visible to the
remote control unit.
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The internal IR receiver in the Video Receiver Unit will be disabled.
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When positioning a remote IR receiver, ensure that the surface where it is
located will not be affected by the adhesive on the IR receiver.
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Configuring Hub details
Using the MediaStar Compact IR remote control unit you can configure several
different settings on the Compact Video Hub, these include:
• View current settings
Information given includes hub name, outlet label, software version, TV standard
and channel input sources
• Compact Video Hub name
Change the current hub name, default is “Video Hub 1”
• Channels names
Set the displayed name for specific channels
• Set New Password
Change the current password required to access the configuration options, default
is “000000”
• Define Duplicate Outlet Source
Define whether the second set of four duplicated outlets are duplicates of Outlet A
or Outlet E, select Menu/Settings/Duplicate Source
• Define Tuner Settings
Where internal tuners are fitted in the hub, the type of RF input into the hub must
be defined. The channel and frequency for each tuner must then be defined
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Configuring Hub details (continued)
• Define Serial Comms Mode
If the hub is to be controlled by an external unit using the serial comms port, the
mode of communication must be set up.
•Set IP Details
In order to communicate with the hub over a 10BaseT LAN, the network IP settings
must be configured.
• Set Screen Background Colour
Use this option to change the background colour of the screen used for menus,
select Menu/Settings/Screen Colour.
• Set Channel Access
User access can be restricted to specific channels
Please consult the MediaStar Compact User Guide for further details.
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Category 5 Cable connectivity for 751 Units
The MediaStar Compact system uses the Cat5 4pair structured cabling for the transmission of
composite video/audio streams and control signals to individual users.
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The maximum distance from Hub to user location must not exceed 400 metres (1200 feet) for Cat
5 UTP.
Pair
1
2
3
4
RJ45 Pins
4&5
1&2
3&6
7&8
568B Colour Spec.
Blue & Blue/White
White/Orange & Orange
White/Green & Green
White/Brown & Brown
Typical RJ45
Pin 8
Pin 1
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Usage
Audio Left/+12V
Audio Right/-12V
Communications/IR & Grd
Video Downstream
764 Compact-Evolution Interface Unit
This unit provides an interface between the MediaStar Evolution DVI
Endpoint and a MediaStar Compact TV distribution system. It takes a
standard Compact TV feed and converts it to a format that can be input
into the MediaStar Evolution Endpoint. The Evolution Endpoint can then
use the Compact video and audio signals as a TV source that can be
scaled and presented on any of the Endpoint’s output options.
764 Interface Unit
Compact Video Hub
Cat5 Structured
Cabling
Display
I/R Receiver
Compact RCU
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Versions:
Evolution 760 or 760/xM Endpoint
with 764 Interface Unit fitted
The Compact 751 Receive Unit in NOT required as the feed from the Compact Hub connects
directly to the Interface Unit
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
753 RS232 to IR Converter
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The RS232 To IR Adapter (part no.753) provides a serial control
Versions:
753 RS232 to IR Converter
interface for MediaStar Compact Video Receiver Units.
•
Cabletime provides the Mediastar Viewer PC based software application that works with this
converter unit to control the selection of TV channels.
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You can, if you wish to use your own hardware or software for channel control.
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This unit is powered from the Video Receiver Unit or Micro Settop, and requires no external
power supply.
The RS232 To IR converter is connected between an asynchronous serial communications port (typically
COM1 on a PC) and the Remote IR Receiver socket of the Video Receiver Unit or Micro Settop unit.
When the converter receives a specific ASCII character followed by a carriage return (<CR>), it
transmits a series of electrical pulses into the Video Receiver Unit or Micro Settop unit. These pulses
imitate the output from a Remote IR receiver when it sees IR from an RCU key press. The Video
Receiver Unit or Micro Settop then responds to those RCU key presses in the usual way.
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The serial interface operates using half duplex asynchronous serial communications, at 9600 Baud,
with 1 start bit, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. There is no hardware handshaking.
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On the 9 way D connector, pin 2 is RX data, Pin 3 is TX data and pin 5 is signal ground.
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All other pins are not connected.
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Compact Viewer
As well as controlling the MediaStar Compact System with a Remote Control Unit (RCU), you can
control it from a PC, using the MediaStar Compact Viewer software application.
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The application allows PC users to select the channel to view, and adjust the volume setting.
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It also provides access to all the on-screen setup menus that can be shown on a TV screen.
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The Viewer application requires video hardware that has the relevant “Video for Windows”
drivers.
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Multiple copies of the Viewer application can be run simultaneously on a Desktop to enable
control of several display devices.
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If the user wishes to create their own control application for the Video Receiver Unit, the serial
communications protocol for the Mediastar RS232 to IR converter is available.
Please consult the MediaStar
Compact User Guide for further
details.
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
RS232 to IR Converter switch closure inputs
This RS232 to IR Converter unit has four switch contact inputs to support external Channel up/down
and Volume up/down keypads.
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The switch inputs are on 4 pins of the 753’s 9 way D connector (see table below)
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When a switch contact closure is made, the appropriate input pin should be shorted to pin 5
(ground) of the 9 way D connector
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Switches must be of the ‘normally open’
type. If a switch (button) is held closed
(pressed), the button press will auto-repeat
after a short pause
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•
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753 9 way D Type
Female Connector
1
9
Only one button should be pressed at a
time. If more than one button is pressed,
all buttons will be ignored
If a suitable 9 way D lead is produced, this
unit can accept serial commands from a
control system and switch closure inputs at
the same time
If these switch inputs are not required, the
unit can be connected to a computer using
the supplied 9-way cable as usual
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Function
Channel Up (U)
Channel Down (D)
Volume Up (+)
Volume down (-)
Signal ground
Serial TX
Serial RX
pin
8
1
9
6
5
2
3
Button
Channel Up
Example
1
9
Optional PC Serial 9 way D
Connector
Button
Channel Down
IR Converter Connectivity options
751 Video Receiver
Unit
Audio & Video
Lead
Compact
Video Hub
753 Converter
Display
Wall mounted
touch panel
Cat 5
Structured
Cabling
753 Converter
Connected to COM1
751 Video
Receiver
Unit
Audio & Video
Lead
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Video Capture and
Audio Cards
PC Running MediaStar
Compact Viewer
Duplicate outputs (743 Compact Video Hub Only)
743 MediaStar Compact
Video Hub
Duplicate
Display 4
Cat5 Structured
Cabling
Duplicate
Display 8
Display, outlet A
RX Unit
RX Unit
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The Duplicate outlets consist of two groups of 4 RJ45 Sockets (743 Hub versions only)
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The left group of 4 sockets are duplicates of Outlet A
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The right group of 4 sockets can be configured via setup menus to be duplicates of Outlet A or all
duplicates of Outlet E
•
This provides either 2 groups of 5 identical outputs or 1 group of 9 identical outlets
•
Any Video Receiver Units connected to Duplicated Outlets are able to make channel changes
•
Any channel change made will affect all the outlets that have been grouped together, including
Outlet A or Outlet E
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Remote video sources (743 Compact Video Hub Only)
743 Compact
Video Hub
Remote
Transmitter
Unit
Cat5 Structured Cabling
A/V Cable
Remote A/V Source
•
Up to 8 remote video sources can be connected via CAT5 cabling to the hub (743 Hub versions
only) using the remote video inputs located on the front of the hub
•
The maximum distance from the Transmit Unit to the Hub via Cat5 cable is 400 meters
•
Although hubs are fitted with 8 remote video inputs, any unused (unconnected) remote input
may be used for rear panel local video inputs
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Remote video source IR routing (743 Compact Video Hub Only)
If the video source unit can be controlled with a 38KHz modulated IR remote control, an IR blaster is
connected to the 2 pin polarised IR blaster connector on the Remote Video Transmitter.
Note: Some IR control equipment uses
different modulation techniques or
frequencies and cannot be controlled
through the MediaStar Compact
System.
•
743 Compact
Video Hub
A/V
Cable
Cat5 Structured
Cabling
Remote A/V
source
IR Blaster
Ensure IR blaster head is then carefully fitted over the
video source unit’s own IR receiver.
•
Remote
Transmitter Unit
Ensure care is taken to ensure that the adhesive pad on the
IR blaster head does not damage the surface of the unit.
Receive Unit
Remote A/V
source RCU
•
If the video source unit responds to IR commands
•
intermittently, or does not respond at all, the power of the IR emitted by the
blaster may need to be adjusted.
•
The power is adjusted by turning the small screw on the outward facing side of the
IR blaster head
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Display
MediaStar
Compact
RCU
752 Remote Transmitter Unit (743 Compact Video Hub Only)
The Remote Video Transmitter (part no.752) is connected to the 743 Compact Video Hub via the CAT5
structured wiring system (up to 400m away).
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•
The transmitter is powered from the hub
The LED will show orange when it is connected
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The A/V sources are connected to the phono inputs on the transmitter unit
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When a video input signal is detected, the Remote Video Transmitter LED will show green
RJ45 Video Network
Connection
Left Audio Input
Video
Adjustment
Video Input
Video
Network
L
Power
Power/Video Input LED
S
Video
Left audio
Right audio
Right Audio
Input
Video
Adj
IR Blaster Socket
Versions:
752 Remote Transmitter Unit
•
The video adjustment screw on the Remote Video Transmitter is turned to give the best picture
quality
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Category 5 Cable connectivity for 752 Units
The MediaStar Compact system uses the Cat5 4pair structured cabling for the transmission of
composite video/audio streams and control signals remote transmitters.
•
The maximum distance from Hub to remote location must not exceed 400 meters (1200 feet) for
Cat 5 UTP.
Pair
1
2
3
4
RJ45 Pins
4&5
1&2
3&6
7&8
568B Colour Spec.
Blue & Blue/White
White/Orange & Orange
White/Green & Green
White/Brown & Brown
Typical RJ45
Pin 8
Pin 1
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Usage
Audio Left/+12V
Audio Right/-12V
Communications/IR & Grd
Video Downstream
Connecting an RF feed
If your MediaStar Compact Video Hub is fitted with a tuner module (R Suffix), up to 8 off-air or CATV RF
sources can be used by the hub. Although hubs are fitted with blocks of 8 tuners, any unused (switched
off) tuner source channels may be used for local video inputs instead.
RF Connector
•
The RF feed is connected via an ‘F’ type connector located on the rear face of the unit
•
The MediaStar Compact Video Hub tuner module supports PAL or NTSC standards
•
The MediaStar Compact Video Hub tuner module supports a frequency Range of 48 to 862MHz
Configuring
Where RF tuners are fitted in the hub, you must use the
remote control unit or IP Browser interface to define RF
input levels and tuner frequency settings.
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Defining Input Settings
Where RF tuners are fitted in the hub and/or remote
video sources are used these are defined as either
channels 1-8 or 9-16.
At the front of the hub are LED’s which indicate the
hubs current configuration.
Orange
Green
Red
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•
Remote Input Channels (743 Only)
Remote video inputs set up for channel bank 1 to 8
Remote video inputs set up for channel bank 9 to 16
There is a clash of channel bank settings between local
and remote video source. Refer to
Installer/Manufacturer.
5/13
6/14
7/15
8/16
REMOTE INPUT
CHANNELS
RF INPUT
CHANNELS
POWER
M
N
Off
Orange
Green
Red
O
P
1-8
9-16
RF Input Channels
No tuner card fitted
RF inputs set up for channel bank 1 to 8
RF inputs set up for channel bank 9 to 16
There is a clash of channel bank settings
between RF source and remote video source.
Refer to Installer/Manufacturer.
When an RF tuner board is installed the RF sources will be configured as channels 1-8 and the
remote video sources as channels 9-16.
To set these RF sources as channels 9-16 on the video hub you will need to configure the video
hub internally, please consult with Cabletime Limited regarding this.
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Multiple Hubs
RF input to Hub#1
MediaStar Compact
Video Hubs
A/V Cable
Remote
Transmitter
Unit
A/V Cable
I/R Lead
Cat5 Structured
Cabling
Satellite Decoder Unit
connected to Hub#1
I/R Lead
Display
Connected to
Hub #1
MediaStar
Compact RCU
DVD Unit connected
to Hub#2
Display
Connected to
Hub #2
RX Unit
Satellite Decoder
Unit RCU
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
RX Unit
DVD Unit RCU
MediaStar Compact RCU
Multiple Hubs Setup
•
Up to 4 hubs can be linked together, providing a 64 user, 16 Channel system.
•
When the hub link connector is fitted it allows changes in channel configurations to be shared
between the hubs, for example a new channel name.
•
The V bus ribbon cable and hub link cables are supplied as a Multiple Hub Configuration Kit,
available from your reseller or Cabletime.
•
There can only be one source for each of the 16 TV channels. That source may be fed into any of
the connected hubs.
•
For systems where 16 remote video sources are required, one hub will be configured with remote
video inputs on channel bank 1 to 8 and the second video hub must be configured with remote
video inputs on channel bank 9 to 16.
•
Similarly, if more than 8 RF source channels are required the RF source
must be externally split and fed into two video hubs with the RF tuner
sources configured on channel bank 1 to 8 on one hub and channel bank
9 to 16 on the second hub.
•
To enable users on different hubs to remotely control local
video sources with IR RCUs, the rear panel IR drive connectors
Versions:
on each hub must be linked together using a multi hub IR
747/2
747/4
drive cables
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
2 Hub Link Kit
4 Hub Link Kit
Multiple Hub Connectivity
Dish input
R
IN
VIDEO
R
RF Output
OUT
Multi hub
IR drive
cable
Satellite
Decoder 1
L
IN
L
VIDEO
DVD
R
Compact
Video Hub #1
Hub Link Connector
V Bus Ribbon Cable
Compact
Video Hub #2
RF Input
(Channels 1-8)
RF Input
(Channels 12-16)
•
R
IN
OUT
Dish input
VIDEO
R
L
RF Output
Satellite
Decoder 2
This diagram shows a Dual Hub system with 13 RF & 3 local Channels and IR control of channel 9
(Satellite decoder 1) for all users.
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
External Control of Compact Video Hubs
External devices such as Crestron or AMX control units can control MediaStar Compact Video Hubs. The
external devices send text-based commands to the hub, using an IP, RS232 or RS485 communications
link. The hub then actions the commands and returns an appropriate status message indicating
whether the command was executed successfully.
•
•
Before any external commands are executed using IP, RS232 or RS485 links, the control feature of
the hub must be enabled.
If serial or IP control is disabled, an enablement code must be obtained from your installer or
Cabletime. This code is then entered using the Feature Enablement menu option.
Serial Connection
IR
DRIVE
IP Connection
10 BT
1
1
NIC
9
HUB
LINK
RF IN
V-BUS
WARNING:
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
NO OPERATOR SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE
Please consult the MediaStar Compact User Guide for further details.
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
2
Rear view of
Compact Video Hub
Browser Control
The Mediastar Compact Video Hub can be configured and controlled remotely over a 10BaseT IP
network link using standard browser software (e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 onwards or
Netscape 6, both with Javascript V1.1 support). If utilising IE8 please use the IE7 Emulation mode.
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•
•
•
Browser control of the hub is an optional feature that must be enabled before use. To check
whether it is enabled, press the INFO button twice on the MediaStar Compact remote control
unit. ‘Browser’ will be shown as either ‘enabled’ or ‘disabled’.
The hub must be configured with a static IP address and subnet mask prior to connection onto the
LAN.
When a network link is established, the green IP Link LED on the rear of the hub will be
illuminated. When the hub sees network traffic addressed to it, the LED will flash.
On the controlling PC, start up the standard browser software. In the address field, enter the IP
address of the hub in the following format:
http://<IP address of hub>
eg http://191.53.51.206
•
After a short pause, the ‘Enter Network Password’ window appears. If the window does not
appear it may be that the password has not been set.
•
After entering the username and password the MediaStar Compact Video Hub specification page
will be displayed.
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Hub specification
On the left hand side of the
window, there is a selection of
controls:




Information
Hub Control
Settings
Admin Password
Click on each of these items to
show the controls available. The
structure of these controls is
similar to the on-screen
configuration menus.
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Hub information
This displays information regarding
the Compact Video Hub, including:

Hub name

Hub part no:

Hub serial no:

Hub software version

TV standard

Channels 1-8 and 9-16
configuration

Serial control option

Browser option

The outlet source for the
duplicate outlets (743 Only)
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Channel changes page
This command is used to change
the channel being viewed by an
outlet.

Select an outlet between A
and P

Select the channel to be
viewed between 1 and 16

Select submit
The outlet selected will then view
the specified channel.
MediaStar Compact Training Slides Rev. E
Remote Volume Control
This command is used to change
the volume setting of an outlet.

Select the volume action:

Select an outlet between A
and P

Mute

Unmute

Increment

Decrement

Enter the volume setting if
required

Select submit
The outlet selected will then
change to the specified volume
setting.
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Set Hub Name
This command is used to change
the Hubs name.

Enter the new hub name

Select submit
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Set Channel Names
This command is used to set the
channel names.

Select the channel

Enter the new channel name

Select submit
The channel selected will then
change to the specified setting.
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Set Duplicate Outlet Source
This command is used to set the
duplicate outlet sources.

Select the source outlet
A or B

Select submit
The source selected will then
change to the specified setting.
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Set Outlet Background Colour
This command is used to set the
outlet background colour.

Select an outlet

Select the required
background colour

Select submit
The outlet selected will then change
to the specified colour setting.
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Channel Access Control
These pages are used to set users
channel access permissions:

Select the required channels

Select submit
The channel selected will then be
available to the relevant user.
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Set Serial Control Comms Mode
This page is used to set the serial
communications mode :

Select the serial
communications mode if
applicable:

RS232 or RS485

Select Submit
The channel mode will then be
available to the relevant control
device.
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Tuners
This page is used to set the tuners
if installed:

Switch tuner channel ON or
OFF

Set the frequency of
individual channels

Select Submit
The tuner status and frequency will
then be set.
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RF Input Level
This page is used to set the tuners
RF input level, if installed:

Select either

Antenna Amplifier
or

CATV feed

Select Submit
The RF Input level will then be set.
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Set Menu Password
This page is used to set a new
Menu password:

Create or reset the system
password

If the password field is left
blank, no password is
required in future

Select Submit
The new password will be set.
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