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Tornado M55 User Manual

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TORNADO
M55/M70/M60/M80/M85
IPTV SET TOP BOXES

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)
1. Welcome
Thank you for purchasing SysMaster Corporation award-winning Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80
Digital Media Center. You made an excellent choice and we hope you will enjoy all its capabilities.
SysMaster Corporation's award-wining Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 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. They are fully compatible with SIP industry standard and can
interoperate with many other SIP compliant devices and software on the market.
For more information about the company, please visit us at:
www.sysmaster.com

2. Product Overview

2.1. What is Included in the Package
The Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 device package contains:
1. One Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 Main Case
2. One Audio and Video Cable
3. Advanced Infra Red Remote Control
4. One Universal Power Adaptor
5. One Ethernet Cable
6. User Manual
The Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 device package contains:
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Digital Media Center. You made an excellent choice and we hope you will enjoy all its capabilities. SysMaster Corporation's award-wining Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 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 2: Device Controls

    1. One Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 STB 2. One Audio and Video Cable 3. One Universal Power Adaptor 4. One Ethernet Cable 5. User Manual 2.2. Device Controls Remote Control for Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80...
  • Page 3 CHAT – switch to Chat/Messenger selection INFO – provide information for the running stream Keyboard Mapping for Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 Bellow is a description how a standard USB PC Keyboard buttons map to the buttons of the STB Remote Control: Insert: "save"...

  • Page 4: Connecting Video

    -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 5 Please refer to the above diagram for detail information on connecting the cables.

  • Page 6: Supported Accessories

    Please refer to the above diagram for detail information on connecting the cables. Supported Accessories Tornado STB devices support the following accessories that can be attached via the USB ports: 1. WiFi USB 802.11b/g/n Adapter. Allows wireless connectivity to Access Points, Routers, CellNodes, and AirStream CellNodes.

  • Page 7: Safety Compliances

    2.3. Safety Compliances The Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 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 8: Features And Capabilities

    3. Product Features 3.1. Key Features SysMaster Corporation Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 Digital Media Center is a next generation consumer IP device system based on industry open IPTV and VOIP standards. Built on innovative technology, SysMaster Corporation Digital Media Center features market leading superb sound quality and rich functionalities at mass-affordable price.
  • Page 9 Connectors/Interfaces:  One Ethernet (RJ-45) 10/100M Port  Two USB 2.0 Ports  One HDMI Port *  One Composite Port  One S-Video Port  One YPbPr Port *  One L/R Audio Port  One RS232 Port * ...

  • Page 10: Getting Familiar With Tv/Lcd Menu Options

     IGMP  BOOTP  RTP/RTCP  RTSP  HTTP  HLS  FLASH  RTMP Dimensions  9.4" (W) x 1.2" (H) x 6" (D) 4. Using Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 Digital Media Center 4.1. Getting Familiar with TV/LCD Menu Options...

  • Page 11: Menu Structure

    Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 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. Menu Structure Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 Digital Media Center features a tree-like, multi-level menu hierarchy to allow easy menu navigation and access.

  • Page 12: 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 M53/M55/M70/M60/M80). Both devices allow support “hot-keys” to allow easy access of commonly...

  • Page 13: Video Sub-Menu

    Video on 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 M53/M55/M70/M60/M80). To return to the Main Menu the users must press “Return” button of the remote control.

  • Page 14: Ip Television (This Function Requires Service Subscription)

    Navigator-OK Enters the selected function. Return Switches to the upper menu. 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 15: Pay Per View (This Function Requires Service Subscription)

    VOLUME +/- Increases/Decreases the volume SAVE Initiates channel/file recording (if configured) 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 16: Video On Demand (This Function Requires Service Subscription)

    DISPLAY Switches On/Off Information display mode MUTE Mutes the audio output VOLUME +/- Increases/Decreases the volume SAVE Initiates channel/file recording (if configured) Switches On/Off Parental Lock. Requires password. 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.
  • Page 17 STOP Stops paying the selected channel/file FORWARD >> Forwards the channel/file (if possible) BACKWARD << Backwards the channel/file (if possible) PAUSE Pauses the playing of the channel/file DISPLAY Switches On/Off Information display mode MUTE Mutes the audio output VOLUME +/- Increases/Decreases the volume 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.

  • Page 18: User Video

    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. Once selected the function will connect to the remote server and retrieve the data content. The system will display various channel information including name, file type and size information.
  • Page 19 Button Function Navigator-UP Switches to the UP channel Navigator-DOWN Switches to the DOWN channel Navigator-LEFT Moves Left across Folder selection Navigator-RIGHT Moves Right across Folder selection Channel-UP Moves one page UP (one page has 6 channels) Channel-DOWN Moves one page DOWN (one page has 6 channels) Navigator-OK Selects and plays channel/file PLAY...

  • Page 20: Audio Sub-Menu

    Radio streams, 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 M53/M55/M70/M60/M80). To return to the Main Menu the users must press “Return” button of the remote control.

  • Page 21: Audio On Demand (This Function Requires Service Subscription)

    Button Function Navigator-UP Switches to the UP channel Navigator-DOWN Switches to the DOWN channel Navigator-LEFT Moves Left across Folder selection Navigator-RIGHT Moves Right across Folder selection Channel-UP Moves one page UP (one page has 6 channels) Channel-DOWN Moves one page DOWN (one page has 6 channels) Navigator-OK Selects and plays channel/file PLAY...

  • Page 22: User Audio

    Button Function Navigator-UP Switches to the UP channel Navigator-DOWN Switches to the DOWN channel Navigator-LEFT Moves Left across Folder selection Navigator-RIGHT Moves Right across Folder selection Channel-UP Moves one page UP (one page has 6 channels) Channel-DOWN Moves one page DOWN (one page has 6 channels) Navigator-OK Selects and plays channel/file PLAY...
  • Page 23 (LAN). The device will scan for open shared directories and locate compatible file types (mp3) that can be played. Once selected the function will connect to the remote server and retrieve the data content. The system will display various channel information including name, file type and size information. Button Function Navigator-UP...

  • Page 24: Telephony Sub-Menu

    Telephony option from the main menu or once they press the “Phone” button of the remote control (Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80) or press the “Speaker” button of the phone set (Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80). To return to the Main Menu the users must press “Return” button of the remote control.
  • Page 25 Button Function Navigator-UP Switches to the UP phone line. Navigator-DOWN Switches to the DOWN phone line. Navigator-Left Moves Left across Function selection. Navigator-Right Moves Right across Function selection. Navigator-OK Opens the phone line and dials the number. If there is no entered number, switches to the Phone Book.

  • Page 26: History And Media History Service

    the line and press “OK”. The line is in Calling Card IVR auto attendant. To pick up the call, select the line and press “OK”. The line is in Virtual Office IVR auto attendant. To pick up the call, select the line and press “OK”. There is in incoming Video call.

  • Page 27: Information Sub-Menu

    4.1.18. Information Sub-Menu Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 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 28 Provides direct access to the Google Maps Services. This is informational service only. 4.1. cati Torna M53/ M55/ M70/ M60/ M80 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.

  • Page 29: Email Service

    Button Function Navigator-UP Switches to the UP function. Navigator-DOWN Switches to the DOWN function. Navigator-OK Enters the selected function. Func/Menu Switches to the upper menu. Info Brings up the Virtual keyboard 4.1.23. Email Service The Email function allows the users to receive and send emails. 4.1.24.

  • Page 30: Services Sub-Menu

    4.1.26. Services Sub-Menu Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 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...
  • Page 31 Button Function Navigator-UP Switches to the UP function. Navigator-DOWN Switches to the DOWN function. Navigator-OK Enters the selected function. Func/Menu Switches to the upper menu. Info Brings up the Virtual keyboard...

  • Page 32: Calculator Service

    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. Navigator-Right Switches to the RIGHT function. Navigator-OK Executes the mathematical function.
  • Page 33 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 Function Navigator-UP Switches to the UP alarm entry. Navigator-DOWN Switches to the DOWN alarm entry.

  • Page 34: Wake-Up Call

    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. The wake-up call termination requires remote user interaction via the IVR functionality. 4.1.30.

  • Page 35: Search Service

    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. Button Function Navigator-UP...
  • Page 36 YoutTube Browser Interface Button Function Navigator-UP Switches to the UP function. Navigator-DOWN Switches to the DOWN function. Navigator-Left Switches to the LEFT function. Navigator-Right Switches to the RIGHT function. Navigator-OK Starts the file Deletes a single character to the left. INFO Invokes the Virtual Keyboard Prints a character...
  • Page 37 Picasa Browser Interface Button Function Navigator-UP Switches to the UP function. Navigator-DOWN Switches to the DOWN function. Navigator-Left Switches to the LEFT function. Navigator-Right Switches to the RIGHT function. Navigator-OK Starts the file Deletes a single character to the left. INFO Invokes the Virtual Keyboard Prints a character...

  • Page 38: Configuration Guide

    Setup: 5.1.2. User Login Dialog Once this HTTP request is entered and sent from a Web browser, the Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 will respond with the following login screen: The password is case insensitive with maximum length of 25 characters and the factory default password...

  • Page 39: Start Menu

    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. Click on the left end of the line to open the System Information screen.
  • Page 40 The System Information is used for information purposes only and does not allow direct data entry. The table below explains the data parameters of the form. IP Address This is the IP Address of the device MAC Address This is the MAC address of the device. DNS Server This is the IP of the DNS server.
  • Page 41 5.1.5. System Management 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. No reboot is necessary for the data to take effect. This is the custom login for the “admin”...

  • Page 42: Phone Book

    This is the URL that is first displayed upon GIU startup. The URL allows modification of the complete STB GIU by providing custom HTML/XML and Java Script interface. The default URL is: http://www.sysmaster.com/demo/M55/M70/index.html HTTP Server Port This is the port via which the device will be accessible when using an HTTP protocol.
  • Page 43 Where the VERSION file should contain the theme version for example 1 The theme should be configured both on the M55 and the Server side: M55: 1. Navigate to Master Console >> Streaming Services and configure an existing account PIN.
  • Page 44 Where the VERSION file should contain the font version for example 1 The font should be configured both on the M55 and the Server side: M55: 1. Navigate to Master Console >> Streaming Services and configure an existing account PIN.
  • Page 45 DLNA Client This option will enable the DLNA client software. The DLNA client is software that allows extracting and playing content from DLNA servers located in the same LAN. Remote Control App Enables/Disables the remote control App option for mobile phones and tablet devices.
  • Page 46 providers to customize the device interfaces to alternative languages. Daylight Savings This option should be checked once the region (where the device is located) switches to/from the Daylight Savings time. This parameter controls whether the time will be displayed in daylight savings time or not.
  • Page 47 5.1.6. SIP Management Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 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 48 Enable Auto Discovery Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 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 49 decoding while using an attached video camera. Decoder Formats* This option is used to allow negotiation of different audio formats for inbound calls. H263 Parameters* This is the selection of the video conference mode resolution. To send the largest picture, set to mode to CIF (default), for smaller picture resolution to QCIF and for the smallest picture resolution SQCIF.

  • Page 50: Phone Book Entry Configuration

    5.1.7. Phone Book Configuration Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 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 51 Caller Name Press the Caller Name button to enter the Phone Book Entry dialog to modify the contact information. General Number This is the general device number of the contact person. Home Number This is the home device number of the contact person. Mobile Number This is the mobile device number of the contact person.

  • Page 52: Local Media Server

    5.1.9. 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. The function allows the device to act as a DVR/PVR unit and perform dynamic recording of Video and Audio content.

  • Page 53: Streaming Services

    Saves the configuration changes. 5.1.10. 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 54 Enable Streaming Services Enables and Disables the Streaming services for this device Content Server IP Address This is the IP address of the server that provides streaming services. Usually this is the IP address of the Voicemaster CMS server. Content Server Password This is parameter is used to define the PIN that is used to access the content in the Content server.
  • Page 55 Video Services Management Video Encoder Bitrate* This option is used to define the video encoding bitrate in kbps for camera streaming. Auto Reconnect This function will make the device to reconnect if the connection between the device and the server fails. Quick Tune The selection is used to allow different switching for selected objects.

  • Page 56: User Objects

    another server that is used to re-stream existing stream in multicast format. Use Sub-Node IP Address* This is a special parameter that allows the set-top-box to connect to an intermediary server when multicast-to-unicast video stream conversion is required. Sub-Node IP Address* This parameter is used to define the IP address of the multicast-to- unicast conversion server.

  • Page 57: Payment Services

    Object Index This is the index of the object. The index is used to allow easy sorting of the object in the user section. Object Name This is the name of the object that will appear in the User list. Object Extension This is the list of object extensions that are supported by the device Object Config String...
  • Page 58 Enables and Disables the Payment services for this device Payment Server IP Address This is the IP address of the payment server that will accept voucher payments initiated directly from the Tornado device. Apply Saves the configuration changes. 5.1.13. Transponder Management This section allows configuration of the digital cards that are built-in or connected to the device.
  • Page 59 Satellite Configuration This section supports configuration of DVB-S/S2 cards. Satellite – this option allows selection of pre-defined system satellites. LNB Number – this option allows selection if this satellite is using specific LNB DiseqC capable. LnbLofHi (MHz) – this is the high frequency for the LNB. LnbLofLo (MHz) –...
  • Page 60 For DVB-C Cards: #Transponder Name TransponderType TransponderFrequency SymbolRate ErrorCorection Modulation TransponderType – 'C' (default) TransponderFrequency – transponder frequency ErrorCorrection - 'AUTO' (default) Modulation Types - 'QAM16' | 'QAM32' | 'QAM64' | 'QAM128' | 'QAM256' Example: #DVB-C Transponder Name and Description C 12345 6789 AUTO QAM16 For DVB-S/S2 Cards: #Transponder Name and Description...
  • Page 61 Modulation – this is the digital signal modulation type. DVB-T Transponder Management This section allows configuration for digital terrestrial television cards. Transponder Name – this is the name of the transponder or service that is used. Transponder Frequency – this is the television transponder frequency in kHz. Bandwidth –...
  • Page 62 Transponder Frequency – this is the satellite transponder frequency in kHz. Symbol Rate – this is the digital satellite symbol rate in seconds (symbols/sec) Polarization – this is the transponder signal polarization Error Correction – this is the transponder signal error correction type. LNB Number –...

  • Page 63: Play List Management

    5.1.14. Play List Management This media dialog allows configuration of Play List. Play Lists are groups of User Objects that are played in sequence. Play List Index – this text field is used to store the index of the defined playlist. The index is used for intuitive EPG (Electronic Program Guide) navigation.

  • Page 64: Calling Card Application Mode

    5.1.16. Calling Card Application Mode Depending on the model of TORNADO purchased, the Calling Card function may not be available. TORNADO can support advanced Calling Card functionality to allow easy and fully automated calling card function suitable for automated call shop and other pre-paid device applications. Using the below form administrators can enable the Calling Card mode of the device.

  • Page 65: Auto Attendant Configuration

    Saves the changes to the form. 5.1.17. Auto Attendant Configuration Depending on the model of TORNADO purchased, the Auto Attendant/Virtual Office function may not be available. The Auto Attendant/Virtual Office function allows advanced virtual office services. The device will accept incoming calls, provide IVR auto attendant services, and allow subscribers to setup their specific Virtual office requirements.
  • Page 66 Saves the changes to the form. 5.1.18. PBX Management Depending on the model of TORNADO purchased, the General PBX Configuration function may not be apply. TORNADO can support advanced stand-alone PBX functionality to allow independent PBX feature support that does not rely on external PBX or IP Centrex servers. The below Web interface allows advanced management of this functionality.

  • Page 67: Voice-Mail Configuration

    5.1.19. Voice-mail Configuration Depending on the model of TORNADO purchased, the Voice-mail Configuration function may not be apply. TORNADO can support advanced Voice-mail functionality to allow independent Voice-mail feature support that does not rely on external Voice-mail servers. The web interface shown in the image...
  • Page 68 Administrative Lock This option enables administrators to lock all options of the Voicemail functionality. Enable Voice-mail This field enabled and disabled the Voice-mail server. Numeric Voice-mail Password Users can setup the Numeric Voice-mail Password that allows access to the Voice-mail IVR menu system. The password is used to access the Voice-mail from remote location via device.

  • Page 69: Voice-Mail Messages Administration

    Voice-mail message, press "Delete". 5.1.21. Call Routing Management Depending on the model of TORNADO purchased, the Call Routing Configuration may not be apply. TORNADO can support advanced call routing functionality to allow independent call routing feature support that does not rely on external SIP routing servers. The system supports up to 10 independent routes that can point to SIP proxy servers, SIP gateways (point-to-point), and to FXO device lines.
  • Page 70 Route ID This is the Route Index. This is the route index. All matches are done based on the longest prefix match first and then if the prefixes are the same on the Route Index. Prefix This is the prefix that needs to be matched against the number. All outbound calls are compared against the existing prefixes and then routed based on longest prefix match and route index.

  • Page 71: Ring Tone Configuration

    Pressing the BROWSE/UPLOAD FILE buttons the users can upload an existing inbound ring tone from their computer into the TORNADO device. The system allows only ring tones that are recorded in 8-bits, 8000Hz, Mono, Nextsun PCM Mu-law files with *.au extension.

  • Page 72: History List

    Pressing the DELETE button the users can delete the existing ring tone. 5.1.21. History List Depending on the model of TORNADO purchased, the Call History feature may not be available. TORNADO can support advanced Call History List that displays all dialed numbers, received inbound calls and viewed content objects.

  • Page 73: Auto Attendant/Virtual Configuration

    Saves the changes to the form. 5.1.24. Auto Attendant/Virtual Configuration Depending on the model of TORNADO purchased, the Auto Attendant/Virtual Office function may not be available. The Auto Attendant/Virtual Office function allows advanced virtual office services. The device will accept incoming calls, provide IVR auto attendant services, and allow subscribers to setup their specific Virtual office requirements.
  • Page 74 Description This is the description of the Auto Attendant message. Enable This is the status of the Auto Attendant message. If checked the messages will be played in Auto Attendant mode. Connect To This is the number that the call will be routed to once the selection is complete.
  • Page 75 Saves the changes to the form. 5.1.25. Digital Signage Management Depending on the model of TORNADO purchased, the Digital Signage option may be available. The TORNADO device supports two different types of Digital Signage services: Remotely managed and Local/Stand-Alone. The Digital Signage configuration has 3 main components: Play List - these are the lists of media video files that are played in sequence by the Digital Signage player;...
  • Page 76 Digital Signage layout file. Remote Digital Signage Files This is the list of remote digital signage video files that are cached in the TORNADO device. The options allow Download and Delete of such files. Local Layout Files This section allows management, download, and upload of local layout files.
  • Page 77 Play List that this file will use. The higher the priority the sooner the file will play in the Play List. Upload Video File This function allows upload of video files into the TORNADO device to be stored locally. Download Video Files This function allows download of video files from the TORNADO device to a PC computer.
  • Page 78 URL: http://TORNADO_IP/services/SERVICE_FILE_NAME. This URL can be directly embedded into the Local Layout file to allow the sections to dynamically use them. Upload Service File This function allows upload of service files into the TORNADO device to be stored locally. Download Service Files This function allows download of service files from the TORNADO device to a PC computer.
  • Page 79 Depending on the model of TORNADO purchased, the Theme Management option is available. Basically the theme represents the way the default TORNADO TV interface look. The Theme is a compilation of multiple HTML, JS, and Image files that are packaged into a package and can be uploaded or downloaded.

  • Page 80: Menu Management

    Depending on the model of TORNADO purchased, the Menu Management option is available. Basically the menu represents the way the default TORNADO TV interface TEXT looks. The menu is a compilation file with all texts used in the TORNADO device. The Menu Management function allows local storage of the modified text menu into the TORNADO device.

  • Page 81: Remote Configuration Upgrade

    Upload Font This function allows upload of True Type font file into the TORNADO device to be stored locally Download Font This function allows download of True Type font file from the TORNADO device to a PC computer. Delete Font This function allows deletion of local Font file.

  • Page 82: Remote Configuration Extract

    5.1.31. Remote Configuration Extract Users can reboot the device at any time without danger to the data in the configuration or the Voicemail files, utilizing two procedures: 1. By unplugging its power supply. 2. Using the “Reboot Device” option in the START menu. To use the Web software reboot the use must select the “Reboot Device”...

  • Page 83: Wireless Management

    5.1.33. Wireless Management Wireless Management dialog allows management of wireless devices attached to the TORNADO STB. Wireless Device Status This function allows WiFi USB device to be turned on and turned off. SSID Name This is the SSID name of the selected Wireless network that the STB will connect to..
  • Page 84 This function allocates available radio channels to the AirStream mode. All channels are using the 2.4Ghz band. The channels with highest capacity are HT40+ and HT40-. 5.1.34. Smart Card Management Smart Card Management dialog allows management of smart card devices for the TORNADO DVB-S/S2 and DVB-C devices Service Type This function allows configures the smart card management service type that can be Local, Remote Client, or Remote Server.
  • Page 85 Server Key This is the authentication key used to connect to the Remote Server. User This is the user name of the Remote Server that is used to log in. Password This is the password of the Remote Server that is used to log in. Process EMM This is the EMM service that needs to be processed.
  • Page 86 5.1.36. 3G/GSM Card Management 3G/GSM Card Management can be used to configure the mobile data settings of a 3G modem connected to the STB. This is the status of the 3G service – enabled or disabled 3G Device Status Provider This is the name of the 3G service provider Provider domain This is the setting for provider domain...

  • Page 87: Vpn Management

    5.1.37. VPN Management VPN Status Here you can enable or disable the Virtual Private Network mode Use Remote Config This used to enable the use of remote configuration of the VPN Remote Config URL This is used to set the path/URL of the remote configuration file 5.1.38.

  • Page 88: Alarm Management

    End Time(HH:MM) This is the end time of the scheduled action Start Date(DD-MM-YYYY) This is the start date of the scheduled action End Date(DD-MM-YYYY) This is the end date of the scheduled action This is the scheduled action is – Switch (to channel), Record or Download Action 5.1.39.

  • Page 89: Remote Configuration And Firmware Upgrade

    This is the note for the wake up call 5.2. Remote Configuration and Firmware Upgrade SysMaster Corporation Tornado M53/M55/M70/M60/M80 can be automatically configured from a central provisioning server by setting the proper Remote URL Locations in the System Configuration dialogs.
  • Page 90 The returned file will be with one of the following names: 1. “none” - there is no newer firmware available or the MAC/Version is invalid. 2. “tornado.Y.X.bin” – where X is a number represents the current version number of the downloaded firmware upgrade. Y represents the device type.
  • Page 91 6. 1. 1. Uploading Themes Once the themes are downloaded and modified, please use the same TGZ format to create a package and upload the package into the TORNADO STB using the following steps:  Log into the Admin Interface ...
  • Page 92 TORNADO allows easy menu management form a central location or locally on TORNADO. The menu can be modified either centrally or locally by accessing the Admin Interface of the TORNADO device. To download a selected menu file follow these steps: ...
  • Page 93 </desc> <index>2</index> </item> Status: true | false – defines the visibility of the selected item in the menu Type: defines the various item types supported by the system Name: this is the name of the menu item that is used to access it Title: this is the title of the menu item that shows up on the interface Desc: this is the description of the menu item Index: this is the place in the list that the item is displayed on...
  • Page 94 6. 3. Index Channel File Structure TORNADO allows flexible EPG and channel list management. The system allows EPG and channel list generation either from the Content Management System (CMS) or from a text file located on a web server that has the following format (‘ |’ delimited): From Broadcaster the following URL can be used.
  • Page 95 TIMER – this is the channel duration INDEX – this is the index name that allows easy selection with the remote control TYPE – this is the channel type. Default is “iptv”. RECORDING_STATE – this is the recording flag for the channel 1: Enabled, 0:Disabled. RATING –...
  • Page 96 |http://192.168.0.11/imgs/btv_logo_b.gif|0,0,0 |1 |...

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