PCS400R Product Description
The LG PCS400R Pro:Centric ® server is a stand-alone, remotely-controlled processor and controller for the
Pro:Centric system. The server enables you to create and remotely manage portal and application content for LG
TVs, using either the Pro:Centric Java or Pro:Centric Direct HTML application.
Features
• Supports the Pro:Centric Java or Pro:Centric Direct HTML application
• Three output options: ASI, RF, or IP
- ASI output: The PCS400R generates one channel for GEM data only or multiplexed GEM/site data.
- RF output: QAM-B (6 MHz), DVB-C (6 MHz, 7 MHz, or 8 MHz), and ISDB-T (6 MHz) modulations are
supported. The PCS400R generates one 256-QAM or 64-QAM RF channel for GEM/site data.
- IP output: The PCS400R generates two multicast streams for GEM/site data.
• Customer may work with content provider to create Pro:Idiom ® encrypted content for RF or IP video playout
channels
- QAM-B and DVB-C RF output: In addition to the GEM/site data channel, the PCS400R generates up to
seven contiguous RF channels for video playout. Each of these channels supports either two or three
program streams multiplexed on each channel. This capability provides output of up to 21 programs of
video content.
- ISDB-T RF output: In addition to the GEM/site data channel, the PCS400R generates up to one (Java
application) or two (HTML application) contiguous RF channels for video playout. Each of these channels
supports either two or three program streams multiplexed on each channel. This capability provides
output of up to three (Java application) or six (HTML application) programs of video content.
- IP output: In addition to two multicast streams for GEM/site data, the PCS400R generates 21 multicast
data streams for video playout. Each data stream supports one program. This capability provides output of
up to 21 programs of video content.
• Provides remote management capability over Ethernet
• Small, lightweight chassis
• 19-inch (48.2 cm) rack-mountable
• 1U height profile to minimize rack space usage
An Internet browser-based Admin Client graphical user interface (GUI), provided for system integrator (SI)
partners and lodging/institution administrators, facilitates support and maintenance of the Pro:Centric system.
The Admin Client enables users to remotely manage system backups, output configuration, software updates,
portal/information section content, TV configuration settings, etc.
Setup Information
Check the following items before you begin the PCS400R installation and setup procedures.
* Note: Once the PCS400R hardware and software is installed and the initial setup completed, output
parameters are configured in the appropriate Pro:Centric Admin Client. Along with this document, it is rec-
ommended that you have readily available a copy of either the Pro:Centric Server Admin Client User
Guide (for the Java application) or the Pro:Centric Direct Admin Client User Guide (for the HTML appli-
cation), as applicable.
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