Panasonic Free-To-Guest Management Appliance Fma101 Operating Manual

							 
 
 
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PANASONIC FMA 101  
FREE-TO-GUEST MANAGEMENT 
APPLIANCE 
 
Rev. Date: 07-26-10 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
 
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
DOCUMENT INFORMATION______________________________________________________ 3 
DOCUMENT
 CHANGE HISTORY ___________________________________________________ 3 
TECHNICAL
 PUBLICATIONS CONTACT INFORMATION _______________________________ 3 
FMA-101 OVERVIEW____________________________________________________________ 4 
PURPOSE
 AND DEFINITION _______________________________________________________ 4 
PROCEDURE
 REQUIREMENTS ____________________________________________________ 4 
TIPS
 AND WARNINGS ____________________________________________________________ 4 
FMA-101 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES__________________________________________ 7 
PURPOSE
 AND DEFINITION _______________________________________________________ 7 
FMA-101
 CONNECTIONS _________________________________________________________ 7 
INSTALL
 THE FMA-101 IN THE FTG RACK ___________________________________________ 8 
CONFIGURE
 THE LAPTOP/TABLET _________________________________________________ 8 
CONNECT
 TO THE FMA-101 _______________________________________________________ 9 
CONFIGURE
 THE DATE/TIME ______________________________________________________ 9 
CONFIGURE
 THE CHANNEL LINEUP ______________________________________________ 10 
CONFIGURE
 THE AUXILIARY INPUT CHANNELS IN THE CHANNEL LINEUP ____________ 13 
CONNECT
 THE FMA-101 TO THE HOTEL’S DISTRIBUTION NETWORK ________________ 14 
FMA-101 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES____________________________________ 15 
TROUBLESHOOT
 THE FMA-101 __________________________________________________ 15 
RESET
 THE CHANNEL LINEUP ____________________________________________________ 15 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
 
 
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DOCUMENT INFORMATION 
 
 
DOCUMENT CHANGE HISTORY 
 
Date Rev. Description 
03-24-10  A  Initial release of document describing how to install and configure 
the Panasonic Free-To-Guest Management Appliance (FMA-101) in 
a Free-To-Guest (FTG) Basic platform. 
 
 
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS CONTACT INFORMATION 
 
This document was produced by the Technical Publications Department in Sustaining 
Engineering. Please direct any questions, comments, or feedback to 
[email protected]
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FMA-101 OVERVIEW 
 
 
PURPOSE AND DEFINITION 
 
The Panasonic Free-To-Guest (FTG) Basic platform delivers FTG channels to the guest rooms 
with minimal headend equipment installed. The FTG Basic platform uses an FTG Management 
Appliance (FMA-101) to configure and deliver the channel lineup to the guest room terminals 
via the hotel’s coaxial distribution network.   
 
 
This document provides the steps to install, configure, and troubleshoot the FMA-101 used in 
the FTG Basic platform. 
 
 
PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS  
 
Installation and configuration of the FMA-101 requires the following hardware, tools, and 
software. 
 
 FMA-101 
 Minimum termcode requirements: 
o HC11 – 2.58 or higher 
o HC12 – 6.02 or higher 
 Laptop or tablet with Ethernet port 
 Ethernet crossover cable (for laptop or tablet 
access)  Ethernet straight-through cable (for 
hotel network access) 
 Coaxial jumper cables 
 Sencore SLM 1456 meter or 
equivalent  
 Low Pass Filter (6ELP-50 or 6MLP-50)  
 
 
TIPS AND WARNINGS 
 
FMA-101 Configuration 
 The FMA-101 configuration must be performed on site. Remote connectivity for 
configuration or troubleshooting is not available. 
 The FMA-101 should be installed in the FTG rack prior to configuration.  
 If the configuring laptop is running Windows Vista or Windows 7, resetting the power on the 
FMA-101 while the laptop is connected may cause a network conflict issue. To correct a 
network conflict, disable and then enable the network interface on the laptop and refresh 
the browser page. 
 To access the FMA-101 web page, open a browser and type http://fma101 in the address 
bar.  
 The FMA-101 can be configured as a DHCP client or assigned a default IP address.  
o DHCP client configuration:  
						

							 
 
 
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 To configure the FMA-101 as a DHCP client, connect the FMA-101 to a network 
with a DHCP server before applying power. When the FMA-101 is powered on, it 
will search for a DHCP server to assign correct network configuration parameters to 
it.  
o Default IP address assignment: 
 If the FMA-101 is connected directly to a computer via an Ethernet crossover cable 
or a DHCP server is not available, the FMA-101 will be assigned a default IP and 
subnet of 10.20.1.128/255.255.248.0. 
 The configuring laptop or tablet must be on the same subnet (255.255.248.0) as the 
FMA-101. For example, the laptop network configuration can be set to 
10.20.1.90/255.255.248.0.  
 Up to 100 channels (0-99) can be configured in the FMA-101, but only 20 channels can be 
viewed or configured at a time.   
 After configuring a page or range of channels, the configuration must be saved before 
proceeding to the next page or range of channels. If the configuration is not saved, the 
channel configurations for that page will be lost. 
 
FMA-101 Replacement 
 If a replacement is required, an FMA-101 can be ordered from the warehouse.  
 A replacement FMA-101 should not be connected to the hotel’s distribution until it has 
been configured with the channel lineup. If the FMA-101 is connected before the channel 
lineup configuration is complete, the FMA-101 will broadcast a partial or incomplete 
channel lineup to all terminals connected to the hotel’s distribution network at a default 
interval of 300 seconds (5 minutes). 
 
FMA-101 Output 
 The FMA-101 outputs a 42 dB signal at a frequency of 50.5 MHz. 
 The FMA-101 output should have a 50 MHz low pass filter (6MLP-50 or 6ELP-50) installed 
to protect channels 2 and 3 from any potential RF interference produced by the FMA-101. 
 The FMA-101 output must be padded as necessary to meet the 3-10 dB signal requirement 
in the guest room. 
 
FMA-101 Date and Time 
 If the FMA-101 has been connected to power for at least 30 minutes, the configured date 
and time will remain correct and current for a minimum of 9 hours after a loss of power. 
 If the DST (US Daylight Savings Time) option is enabled, the FMA-101 will automatically set 
the clock ahead or back one hour at 2:00 am on the designated Daylight Savings Time 
dates. 
  
FMA-101 Channel Lineup 
 FTG channels cannot be censored from the channel lineup.  
 The FMA-101 will broadcast the channel lineup and the date/time at a default rate of every 
300 seconds (5 minutes). This allows a terminal to be replaced in a room without additional 
configuration. 
 The channel lineup broadcast rate can be modified during the date/time configuration 
procedure. Setting this rate to 0 seconds will disable the channel lineup and date/time 
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Terminal Configuration/Troubleshooting 
 The FTG Basic platform does not contain a host in the headend to support terminal 
reporting and troubleshooting. A visit to the guest room is required to troubleshoot terminal 
issues.  
 Loading termcode must be completed on-site using a Remote Programmer Downloader 
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FMA-101 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 
 
 
PURPOSE AND DEFINITION 
 
Delivery of the channel lineup in a FTG Basic platform requires the installation and 
configuration of an FTG Management Appliance (FMA-101). This section contains steps to 
install and configure the FMA-101 in an FTG Basic platform. 
 
 
FMA-101 CONNECTIONS 
 
Refer to the FMA-101 diagrams and connectivity table for connections and port information. 
 
 
FMA-101 Port Diagram – Front View 
 
 
 
 
 
FMA-101 Port Diagram – Rear View 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
 
 
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FMA-101 Connectivity 
Port Name Description 
Connects via Ethernet (crossover) cable to the laptop or tablet for configuration 
purposes. 
Ethernet 
Connects via Ethernet (straight-through) cable to the hotel’s network, if 
available. 
RF Out  Connects via coaxial cable to the combiner in the FTG rack. 
RF In  Not Used 
DC 12V  Connects to the 12V DC power supply. 
PWR Illuminates when the 12V DC power supply is connected to the FMA-101 and a 
power source. 
RX Illuminates when the stored configuration has been reset to the FMA-101’s 
default settings due to data corruption. 
TX  Flashes when data is being transmitted from the FMA-101 RF Out connection. 
 
 
INSTALL THE FMA-101 IN THE FTG RACK 
 
Complete the following steps to install the FMA-101 hardware in the FTG rack.  
 
Notes:  
 When the plug on the power cord is the disconnect device, the socket outlet must be 
installed near the equipment and be easily accessible. 
 The FMA-101 must be installed in a restricted access location. 
  
1. Mount the FMA-101 in the FTG rack.  
2. Plug the FMA-101 into the FTG rack’s power strip. 
 
 
CONFIGURE THE LAPTOP/TABLET 
 
Complete the following steps to configure the laptop or tablet that will be used to configure the 
FMA-101 and connected directly to the device via an Ethernet crossover cable. Note: If the 
FMA-101 is connected to the site’s network, consult the site’s network administrator for proper 
network configuration. 
 
Windows XP 
1. Right-click on My Network Places on the desktop. 
2. Select Properties. 
3. Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon. 
4. Select Properties. 
5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 
6. Select the Use the following IP address radio button. 
7. Type an IP address from the following range: 10.20.1.81 – 10.20.1.92 
8. Type 255.255.248.0 in the Subnet mask field. 
9. Select OK twice.  
						

							 
 
 
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Windows Vista or Windows 7 
1. Select the Start button on the desktop. 
2. Right-click on Network. 
3. Select Properties. 
4. Select Manage Network Connections. 
5. Right-click on Local Area Connection. 
6. Select Properties. 
7. Select the Use the following IP address radio button. 
8. Type an IP address from the following range: 10.20.1.81 – 10.20.1.92 
9. Type 255.255.248.0 in the Subnet mask field. 
10. Select OK twice. 
 
 
CONNECT TO THE FMA-101 
 
Complete the following steps to access the FMA-101 software.  
 
Direct Connection between the FMA-101 and Laptop/Tablet 
1. Connect an Ethernet (crossover) cable between the Ethernet port on the laptop/tablet and 
the FMA-101’s Ethernet port. 
2. Launch a web browser. 
3. Type http://10.20.1.128 in the browser’s address bar and press . The Current 
Channel Lineup screen will display. 
Network Connection between the FMA-101 and Laptop/Tablet 
1. Configure the laptop/tablet network connection settings to provide access to the network. 
2. Connect an Ethernet (straight-through) cable between a network Ethernet port and the 
FMA-101’s Ethernet port. 
3. Connect the FMA-101’s 12V DC power supply. 
4. Wait for the FMA-101 to power up and obtain the network configuration settings from the 
DHCP server. Note: This may take a minimum of 35 seconds to complete. 
5. Launch a web browser. 
6. Type http://fma101 in the browser’s address bar and press . The Current Channel 
Lineup screen will display. 
 
 
CONFIGURE THE DATE/TIME 
 
Complete the following steps to configure the date and time on the FMA-101. 
 
1. Select the Configure Date/Time link at the bottom of the Current Channel Lineup screen to 
display the Date and Time Configuration screen. 
2. Modify the following Date and Time Configuration fields. 
 Month: Select the current month from the drop down menu. 
 Day of Month: Type the day of the month (1-31). 
 Year: Type the current year (2010-2047). 
 Hour: Type the current hour (0-23). 
 Minutes: Type the current minute (0-59).  
						

							 
 
 
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 DST Enable?: Select Yes or No from the drop down menu. Note: This field enables or 
disables automatic US Daylight Savings Time changes. 
 Rate: Type the number of seconds the FMA-101 will wait between each broadcast of 
the date, time, and channel configuration (0-999). Note: The default setting is 300 
seconds (5 minutes).  
 
 Warning: Setting the rate to 0 seconds will disable the channel lineup and 
date/time broadcast!   
 
3. Select the Update Date & Time button. 
 
Note: After selecting the Update Date & Time button, the screen will begin to reload. Wait for 
the screen to completely reload before continuing. 
 
4. Select the View Channel Lineup link to return to the Current Channel Lineup screen. 
 
 
CONFIGURE THE CHANNEL LINEUP 
 
Complete the following steps to configure the channel lineup in the FMA-101. 
 
1. Select the Configure Channel Lineup link. A login screen will display. 
2. Type panasonic in the User name field. 
3. Type blan in the Password field. 
4. Select the OK button. A Channel Lineup Configuration screen similar to the following 
example will display.