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Tornado M55 User Manual

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Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER
Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER

USER MANUAL

(This manual contains web settings operational guidelines for
both Admin and User roles. If logged in as User and some
sections of the menu or parts of dialog are missing, this is
because the User privileges are limited to partial access)
SysMaster Corporation

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER USER MANUAL (This manual contains web settings operational guidelines for both Admin and User roles. If logged in as User and some sections of the menu or parts of dialog are missing, this is...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.3. Safety Compliances ......................9 2.4. Warranty ........................... 9 3. Product Features........................10 3.1. Key Features ........................10 4. Using Tornado M55/M60 Digital Media Center ..............13 4.1. Getting Familiar with TV/LCD Menu Options ............... 13 4.1.1. Menu Structure......................13 4.1.2. Main Menu........................ 15 4.1.3.
  • Page 3 Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 4.1.18. Information Sub-Menu.................... 29 4.1.19. Currency Exchange Service ..................30 4.1.20. Stock Quote Service....................30 4.1.21. Google Maps Services................... 30 4.1.22. Communication Sub-Menu ..................31 4.1.23. Email Service ......................31 4.1.24. Chat/Messenger Service..................31 4.1.25. Web Browser......................32 4.1.26.

  • Page 4: Welcome

    Center. You made an excellent choice and we hope you will enjoy all its capabilities. SysMaster Corporation's award-wining Tornado M55/M60 SIP Digital Media Center is the innovative Digital Media Center that offer a rich set of IPTV, Video Conferencing, and Telephony functionalities and superb sound quality.

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 2. Product Overview 2.1. What is Included in the Package The Tornado M55/M60 device package contains: 1. One Tornado M55/M60 Main Case 2. One Audio and Video Cable 3. Advanced Infra Red Remote Control 4. One Universal Power Adaptor 5.

  • Page 6: Device Controls

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 2.2. Device Controls Remote Control for Tornado M55/M60 Element Description Turn On/Off the device in Sleep Mode Mute the Audio Alpha-Numeric Characters used to enter Digits or other Characters RECALL – refresh the objects list DISPLAY –...
  • Page 7 Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER PLAY – play Video or Audio or Picture Browser selection STOP – stop playing Video or Audio or Picture Browser selection PAUSE – pause the play of Video or Audio or Picture Browser selection FORWARD – forward Video or Audio or Picture Browser selection BACKWARD –...
  • Page 8 -S-Video for good picture quality. With either Video connection the audio outputs must be connected separately. Connecting Audio Tornado M55 HD provides the following audio outputs: -Left and right audio for stereo sound. -S/P DIF (optical) digital output for best quality surround sound.

  • Page 9: Safety Compliances

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 2.3. Safety Compliances The Tornado M55/M60 Digital Media Center is compliant with various safety standards including FCC/CE. Its power adaptor is compliant with UL standard. The device should only be operated with the universal power adaptor provided with the package. Damages to the device caused by using other unsupported power adaptors are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

  • Page 10: Product Features

    3. Product Features 3.1. Key Features SysMaster Corporation Tornado M55/M60 Digital Media Center is a next generation consumer IP device system based on industry open standard SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). Built on innovative technology, SysMaster Corporation Digital Media Center features market leading superb sound quality and rich functionalities at mass-affordable price.

  • Page 11: Video Resolution

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER Video Codecs and Formats H.264 MPEG4 MPEG2 WMV / VC1 Audio Codecs and Formats Dolby Digital 5.1 16bit Linear PCM with HDCD Support Video Resolution H.264: Up to 1920x1080p/1080i at 30fps MPEG4: Up to 1920x1080p/1080i at 30fps...
  • Page 12 Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER Dimensions 9.4" (W) x 1.2" (H) x 6" (D) SysMaster Corporation...

  • Page 13: Using Tornado M55/M60 Digital Media Center

    4. Using Tornado M55/M60 Digital Media Center 4.1. Getting Familiar with TV/LCD Menu Options Tornado M55/M60 device includes advanced display functionally to allow dynamic and easy device management. The device must be connected to the TV set or to a Monitor with RCA video and audio input connectors: 4.1.1.
  • Page 14 Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER Web Browser Services Services Setup Search Calculator Alarm Wake Up Call SysMaster Corporation...

  • Page 15: Main Menu

    “UP/DOWN” buttons of the navigator. Once the desired selection is high-lighted, the users must press “OK” button to execute. The navigator buttons are accessible via the Remote Control (Tornado M55/M60). Both devices allow support “hot-keys” to allow easy access of commonly used functions. Button...

  • Page 16: Video Sub-Menu

    Demand, Pay per View, and User Video provided content. The sub-menu is entered after the users select the Video option from the main menu, once they press the “Video” button of the remote control (Tornado M55/M60). To return to the Main Menu the users must press “Return” button of the remote control.

  • Page 17: Ip Television (This Function Requires Service Subscription)

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 4.1.4. IP Television (this function requires service subscription) The IP Television function allows the users to watch online IP TV streaming video content. Once selected the function will connect to the remote server and retrieve the data content. The system will display various channel information including name, index, time, rating, artist, and cost information.

  • Page 18: Pay Per View (This Function Requires Service Subscription)

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 4.1.5. Pay Per View (this function requires service subscription) The Pay per View function allows the users to watch online Video streaming content. Once selected the function will connect to the remote server and retrieve the data content. The system will display various channel information including name, index, time, rating, artist, and cost information.

  • Page 19: Video On Demand (This Function Requires Service Subscription)

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 4.1.6. Video On Demand (this function requires service subscription) The Video On Demand function allows the users to watch online Video streaming content. Once selected the function will connect to the remote server and retrieve the data content. The system will display various channel information including name, index, time, rating, artist, and cost information.
  • Page 20 Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER In some cases, the Video on Demand and Pay per View content will require payment and the subscribers will be prompted to confirm the payment prior to receiving the Video stream. SysMaster Corporation...

  • Page 21: User Video

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 4.1.7. User Video The User Video function allows the users to watch Video streaming content over Local Area Network (LAN). The device will scan for open shared directories and locate compatible file types (AVI, MP3) that can be played.

  • Page 22: Audio Sub-Menu

    Audio on Demand streams, and User provided content. The sub-menu is entered after the users select the Audio option from the main menu or once they press the “Audio” button of the remote control (Tornado M55/M60). To return to the Main Menu the users must press “Return” button of the remote control.

  • Page 23: Online Radio (This Function Requires Service Subscription)

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 4.1.9. Online Radio (this function requires service subscription) The Online Radio function allows the users to listen to online streaming Audio content. Once selected the function will connect to the remote server and retrieve the data content. The system will display various channel information including name, index, time, rating, artist, and cost information.

  • Page 24: Audio On Demand (This Function Requires Service Subscription)

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 4.1.10. Audio On Demand (this function requires service subscription) The Audio On Demand function allows the users to listen to online streaming Audio content. Once selected the function will connect to the remote server and retrieve the data content. The system will display various channel information including name, index, time, rating, artist, and cost information.

  • Page 25: User Audio

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER FUNC Switches to the Main menu SAVE Initiates channel/file recording (if configured) DELETE Switches On/Off Parental Lock. Requires password. 4.1.11. User Audio The User Audio function allows the users to listen to Audio streaming content over Local Area Network (LAN).

  • Page 26: Telephony Sub-Menu

    Telephony option from the main menu or once they press the “Phone” button of the remote control (Tornado M55/M60) or press the “Speaker” button of the phone set (Tornado M55/M60). To return to the Main Menu the users must press “Return” button of the remote control.

  • Page 27: Call Center (This Function May Require Service Subscription)

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 4.1.13. Call Center (this function may require service subscription) The Call Center function allows the users to initiate and accept Audio and Video calls. The device supports up to 4 active lines and allows advanced Centrex/PBX functions such as Call on Hold, Call Transfer, Call Forwarding, Conference Calling, Message Wait Indicator, Voicemail, and other.

  • Page 28: Phone Book Service

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER dial tone. To drop the call, press the button again. Voice calls can not be switched to Video unless they have been initiated as Video calls with the Video/Mon button. Mute Mutes the audio input.

  • Page 29: Sms Sending (This Function Requires Service Subscription)

    SMS message is 255 characters. 4.1.18. Information Sub-Menu Tornado M55/M60 supports advanced Information options to allow users to receive valuable online information such as Weather, Currency Exchange, News, and Stock Quotes information. The sub- menu is entered after the users select the Information option from the main menu. To return to the Main Menu the users must press “Return”...

  • Page 30: Currency Exchange Service

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 4.1.19. Currency Exchange Service The Currency Exchange function allows the users to receive the most current currency exchange information. The currency exchange requires refresh and is updated every 30 minutes. Its accuracy is not guaranteed. This is informational service only.

  • Page 31: Communication Sub-Menu

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 4.1.22. Communication Sub-Menu Tornado M55/M60 supports advanced Communication options to allow users to communicate online via Email, and Chat/Messenger. In addition, the users have direct access to the Internet via Web Browser. Button Function Navigator-UP Switches to the UP function.

  • Page 32: Web Browser

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER Navigator-UP Switches to the UP contact. Navigator-DOWN Switches to the DOWN contact. Navigator-Left Deletes one character to the left. Navigator-OK Sends the Chat message. 0-9 Buttons Enters the alpha numeric digits of the message. To enter alpha characters, please press multiple times the 0-9 buttons.

  • Page 33: Services Sub-Menu

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 4.1.26. Services Sub-Menu Tornado M55/M60 supports advanced Services options to allow users to have direct access to convenient services such as Calculator, Alarm Clock, Wake-up Call, Program Schedule, Setup and Search Functions. The sub-menu is entered after the users select the Services option from the main menu.

  • Page 34: Calculator Service

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 4.1.27. Calculator Service The Calculator function allows the users to perform different types of mathematical functions. Button Function Navigator-UP Switches to the UP function. Navigator-DOWN Switches to the DOWN function. Navigator-Left Switches to the LEFT function.

  • Page 35: Alarm

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 4.1.28. Alarm The Alarm function allows the users to schedule alarms. The service will trigger an alarm (initiate Ringing Alarm) via the TV set or via the Phone once the scheduled time is reached. Button...

  • Page 36: Wake-Up Call

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 4.1.29. Wake-Up Call The Wake-Up function allows the users to schedule wake-up calls to remote numbers. The service will trigger a wake-up call with IVR function to a predefined number once the scheduled time is reached.

  • Page 37: Search Service

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 4.1.31. Search Service The Search function allows the users to search the complete media content accessible by the device. The search will find and sort Video, Audio, Picture, and User content utilizing substring match functions. To switch between different content types the users must select the desired folder type.
  • Page 38 Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER SysMaster Corporation...
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  • Page 40: Configuration Guide

    Setup: 5.1.2. User Login Dialog Once this HTTP request is entered and sent from a Web browser, the Tornado M55/M60 will respond with the following login screen: The password is case insensitive with maximum length of 25 characters and the factory default password for “user”...

  • Page 41: Start Menu

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 5.1.3. Start Menu To enter the all configuration options after you log in press the START menu and select Navigator. 5.1.4. System Information Dialog Upon successful authentication the system will display the following System Information screen.
  • Page 42 Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER operation. Current Time Shows the current time. Uptime Shows the time since the last reboot. To go to the screens that allow actual data entry the user must use the left navigation menu. Once clicked the option opens the appropriate right dialog that allows data entry. All user sessions will be timed out after 10 minutes inactivity to allow high level of security.

  • Page 43: System Configuration Dialog

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 5.1.5. System Configuration Dialog The below dialog allows the device administrator to setup the basic system parameters. Some of the parameters will not be displayed if the user has logged in as “user” account. After entering the data the user must press SAVE to permanently commit it.
  • Page 44 Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER Admin Login This is the custom login for the “admin” account. Users must keep this login a secret to avoid unauthorized access. If this device is bind to a service provider usually this login will not be disclosed to the device users and the device will be locked for administrative access.

  • Page 45: Sip Configuration

    This parameter manages the time zone of the device. 5.1.6. SIP Configuration Tornado M55/M60 support advanced SIP functionality to allow it to function as a stand-alone PBX system or an integrated device connected with an external SIP server. In addition, the device supports a Patent-Pending SIP Auto Discovery protocol to allow automated infrastructure build-up without an external SIP Registrar or Proxy server.
  • Page 46 Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER This is the caller id of the SIP device. Tornado M55/M60 supports a Caller ID single caller ID in default, but can also support more virtual Caller ID numbers utilizing an external SIP Proxy server such as Voicemaster.
  • Page 47 Outbound SIP Proxy server and the SIP Proxy server to be different servers. Enable Auto Discovery Tornado M55/M60 supports Patent-Pending SIP Auto Discovery via LAN broadcasts to find out other devices that are located within its network. This functionality is extremely useful to identify and setup device infrastructures without the use of external SIP proxy servers.

  • Page 48: Phone Book Configuration

    0x10 5.1.7. Phone Book Configuration Tornado M55/M60 support advanced Phone Book functionality to allow easy contact management and selection. The system supports unlimited number of support entries that include comprehensive information about the contact on file. The Phone Book is managed via the Web. To delete a Phone Book entry, select the entry and then click on “Edit”...

  • Page 49: Phone Book Entry Configuration

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 5.1.8. Phone Book Entry Configuration Tornado M55/M60 support adv anced Phone Book Entry management functionality to allow easy contact management and selection. The Phone Book is managed via the Web. SysMaster Corporation...

  • Page 50: Global Directory Configuration

    Saves the changes to the form. 5.1.10. Local Media Server Local Media Server functionality allows subscribers to use their Tornado device to read and write file to remote computers running Digital media Software for Windows. The results of this function are displayed in the User sections such as the User Video, User Audio, and User Picture sections.
  • Page 51 Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER Enable Server Auto Discovery This function allows Digital Media Center server auto discovery. If enabled, the device will accept DMC broadcasts and link automatically to the DMC server. Media Location This function allows the device to point its DVR/PVR function to different media to read and write files.

  • Page 52: Streaming Services

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 5.1.11. Streaming Services Streaming Services functionality allows subscribers to use their Tornado device to provide Video, Audio and other media services. The Streaming Services configuration allows easy service configuration and simplified service management. The Streaming Services require service subscription.

  • Page 53: User Objects

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER other parts of the world. Auto Reconnect This function will make the device to reconnect if the connection between the device and the server fails. Buffering Time This is the buffering time in seconds. Buffering is required for all TCP connection to ensure the good quality of the reception even in bad network conditions.

  • Page 54: Payment Services

    Saves the configuration changes. 5.1.14. Chat/Messenger Services Chat/Messenger Services allow subscribers to use their Tornado device to chat online using on MSN, ICQ, or AOL community groups. The Chat/Messenger Services require service subscription. MSN subscribers can use the MSN configuration dialog to setup their tornado device to communicate with all MSN community groups.
  • Page 55 This is the MSN password. Apply Saves the configuration changes. ICQ subscribers can use the ICQ configuration dialog to setup their tornado device to communicate with all ICQ community groups. ICQ Status Enables and Disables the ICQ chat service for this device.

  • Page 56: Email Services

    Tornado M55/M60 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER 5.1.15. Email Services Email Services allow subscribers to use their Tornado device to send and receive emails. E-mail Status Enables and Disables the E-mail service for this device. E-Mail This is the E-mail of the subscriber Account Name This is the user account name in the name server.

  • Page 57: Remote Configuration Extract

    Upgrade, Remote Firmware Upgrade, or the Reboot Device dialogs. 5.2. Remote Configuration and Firmware Upgrade SysMaster Corporation Tornado M55/M60 can be automatically configured from a central provisioning server by setting the proper Remote URL Locations in the System Configuration dialogs.

  • Page 58: Remote Configuration Upgrade

    For the Remote Firmware Upgrade http://server_ip/cgi-bin/if.cgi?run=mdown 5.2.1. Remote Configuration Upgrade Tornado M55/M60 will attempt to contact the http://server_ip/cgi-bin/if.cgi?run=mgetcf HTTP/URL location for configuration upgrade and will attach some additional information such as its MAC address and Version number (the version number is numeric).

  • Page 59: Hardware Test Procedure

    5.2.3. Hardware Test Procedure Tornado M55/M60 will attempt to test its hardware in any mode. To start the test procedure, users must enter the key sequence *123456# using the remote control To exit test mode, users must power down the device.

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