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SiliconDust HDHomeRun TECH - User Manual

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HDHomeRun TECH Usage Guide
(20121008)
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Summary

I. Hardware Overview

Front Panel Components

Lists the LEDs on the front panel: Power, Network, Tuner0, and Tuner1.

Back Panel Connectors

Details the connectors on the back panel: Power, Network, Tuner1, and Tuner0.

Power Requirements

Specifies the required 5V 1A power adapter for the HDHomeRun TECH.

Ethernet Connectivity

Explains network connection types and direct-connect Auto-MDX capability.

Tuners and RF Specifications

Covers tuner specifications (8VSB, QAM) and required signal level range.

II. Software Installation

Windows Software Installation

Guide for downloading and installing the HDHomeRun software on Windows.

Linux;BSD;Solaris Installation

Instructions for compiling and installing `hdhomerun_config` on Unix-like systems.

Recommended Software Players

Lists QuickTV, VideoLAN VLC, and TSReader for playback and analysis.

III. Initial Configuration

Computer IP Address Configuration

Explains static IP and AutoIP setup for direct computer connection.

Default IP Address Behavior

Describes DHCP and AutoIP usage, and addressing by Device ID.

Methods to Determine IP Address

Using `hdhomerun_config discover` or checking DHCP server logs.

Setting the IP Address

Details DHCP local subnet and fixed assignment methods.

Static IP Assignment

How to configure a static IP address using the command line.

Reverting to DHCP

Command to revert the device's IP configuration back to DHCP.

Channel Map Configuration

Setting channel maps via GUI or command line for scan optimization.

IV. HDHomeRun Config (GUI)

Overview and Usage

Introduces the GUI tool for checking signal level and previewing channels.

Step-by-Step Guide

Details selecting tuner, channel map, and channel for viewing programs.

Constellation Plots

Explains how to view constellation plots for signal analysis (8VSB, QAM64, QAM256).

V. Scripting and Command Line Operations

Overview of Scripting

Introduces the `hdhomerun_config` command-line utility for automation.

Discovering Devices

How to use `hdhomerun_config discover` to find devices on the network.

Sending Commands to Devices

How to address devices by Device ID or IP address for commands.

Querying Device Options

Using `get help` to list supported configuration options for a device.

Channel Scanning

How to initiate a channel scan using the `scan` command and log results.

Tuning Physical Channels

Setting specific channels and modulation types for tuners.

Checking Signal Strength

Using `get status` to retrieve detailed tuner signal information.

Detecting Programs

Using `get streaminfo` to query detected programs and sub-channels.

Filtering by Program

Selecting sub-channels by program number or virtual channel number.

Filtering by PID

Setting hardware PID filters for custom stream filtering.

Saving Streams

Automating stream saving to filesystem or standard output.

Streaming to Target Machine

Configuring UDP/RTP targets, including IP, port, and TTL settings.

VI. Datacast Operation

Datacast Overview

Explains support for Datacast TCP/IP over OTA broadcast.

Datacast Configuration Example

Steps for setting up datacast streams, including PID and target.

VII. Using;sys;boot

Overview of;sys;boot

Enables automatic setting of variables at startup for persistence.

Boot Script Syntax

Format for defining startup variables in a text file.

Storing Configuration

How to save boot script configurations to the HDHomeRun.

Executing Boot Script

Command to apply the new /sys/boot configuration immediately.

VIII. Multicast Streaming

Multicast Configuration Steps

Guides setting channel, program, IP, and port for multicast streams.

Writing and Executing Boot Scripts

How to save and run multicast configurations via boot scripts.

Verifying Stream Status

Checking tuner and target status for active stream output.

HDHomeRun QuickTV Client

Using QuickTV for multicast playback with .qtv channel files.

VideoLAN VLC Client

Using VLC for multicast playback by setting RTP address and port.

IX. FCC Notice and Trademarks

FCC Compliance (US TECH models)

Regulatory compliance statement for US TECH models under FCC Part 15.

FCC Compliance (US HDRACK models)

Regulatory compliance statement for US HDRACK models under FCC Part 15.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks for HDHomeRun and HDRACK.

SiliconDust HDHomeRun TECH Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSiliconDust
ModelHDHomeRun TECH
CategoryTV Tuner
LanguageEnglish

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