Mediastar Evolution 780 Quick Start Manual - page 2
Installation
When locating the 780 unit, ensure that a clearance
distance of 25mm (1”) is maintained around the
ventilation airflow. Items that could accidentally block
the ventilation grills or impede the cooling airflow
must not be located near the unit.
The 780 must not be installed where there is a
possibility of exposure to condensation, dripping or
splashing liquids. Containers filled with fluid should not
be located in the vicinity of this unit.
Connect the 780 unit to the display device using the
desired video interface. Composite Video is available
from the yellow CVBS phono connector, Component
YPbPr/RGB from the three coloured phono connectors,
or HDMI/DVI from the HDMI connector. Connect the
stereo analogue audio output from the 3.5mm Jack
socket if required. If you are using the HDMI output,
digital audio is provided on this cable, as well as digital
video.
The 780 unit can be powered using an external mains/
DC power supply, or units ordered with the Power over
Ethernet (PoE) option (denoted with a part number
ending with - PoE) can also be powered with an
802.3af compliant PoE system.
Powering with an external mains/DC power
supply
The external mains/DC power supply input rating
must meet the specifications of the mains supply at
the installation location. Only the LPS (Limited Power
Source) power supply provided with this equipment
should be used.
This device must be installed using a mains (AC supply)
plug and socket that is located near the equipment,
that remains operable and be easily accessible to
disconnect the unit in the case of an emergency.
Insert the DC jack plug of the mains/DC power supply
unit into the jack socket on the Endpoint unit. Plug in
the mains/DC power supply unit, switch on and check
that the indicator LED on the connector edge of the
unit is lit.
Powering as a 802.3af PoE Powered Device (PD)
On the PoE equipped network system, power to the
780 unit can be supplied via the CAT5/6/6e/7 cable.
The 780 unit will automatically negotiate with the
power supply equipment and power up when the
cable is inserted in the 780’s RJ45 sock. A blue LED (on
the side of the unit close to the RJ45 socket) will be
illuminated to indicate PoE is operational.
The operation of the 780 is then identical to that when
an external DC power supply is used. If a DC power
supply is connected at the same time as PoE is in use,
the 780 will take most power from the local DC supply,
but will maintain the PoE power supply link.
Booting Up
Once powered, the LED indicator close to the Composite
output phono connector will initially be orange. After
approximately 15 seconds, the video outputs will
become active and then show an initialising screen.
During the boot sequence the screen may go blank for
a few seconds, then return to showing the initialising
prompt. When booting is complete (typically 90
seconds after power up) the indicator LED will turn
green and the InFO menu will be shown on screen.
When this menu clears, the 780 is fully booted.
The InFO menu will show important information about
the 780 unit, including its network IP address settings
(these may have been automatically obtained from a
network DHCP server). The default 780 settings are as
follows:
IP network Address:
DHCP
Video Output:
HDMI and YPbPr 720p
USB Keyboard/Mouse: Enabled
The 780’s network MAC address is printed on the
underside of the unit.
780 configuration can now be carried out using the
MediaStar Infra-Red Remote Control unit (RCU) (ordered
separately) with on-screen menus, or by using HTTP
browser software and the configuration web pages on
the 780 unit.
Infra Red Remote Control
The 780 configuration menus can be setup using the
MediaStar Infra-Red Remote Control Unit - RCU (order
separately - 791/3W). Ensure the RCU is at least 1
metre (3”) away from the IR receiver for reliable
operation. Pressing any key on the RCU will cause
the green indicator LED to flash off then on again to
verify IR reception. If this does not occur, check the
RCU batteries and ensure no other IR ‘emitters’ are in
view of the IR receiver (this will corrupt the IR signals
from the RCU).
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