Remote User Interface
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As outlined in the section on Installation and Initial Setup, certain settings and configurations can be accessed and performed using the front panel buttons and screen, but the LA-5291 is designed to be connected to a network and operated through its web-based interface.
Important! As explained in the section on Setting IP Addresses, LA-5291 must be connected to 1000BASE-T (Gigabit) switch ports, and the Control and AES67 ports should not be connected to a common network with the same netmask/subnet.
No special client software is required, and the HTML-5-based GUI is device-, operating system-, and browser-agnostic. We recommend using Google Chrome or Apple Safari. The computer or tablet should be on the same network and subnet as the LA-5291.
Note - This section is primarily an overview of the user interface to provide an explanation of the various menus and screens. It is not intended to provide step-by-step instructions for setting up or operating the LA-5291. Where applicable, references to specific chapters will be made where you can find more detailed instructions for specific controls.
Once the LA-5291 and your computer are connected to your network, enter the IP address of the LA-5291 to which you want to connect in the URL field of your browser. Once connected, the Home Screen will appear. As you navigate through the user interface, clicking on the LA-5291 logo (A) in the top left corner will always return you to this screen.
Multiple users can connect to the same LA-5291 hardware simultaneously. Anyone connected to the unit will be able to see the information on this screen including the unit’s name (B) and physical location (C).
Additionally, all users can access the Meters screen (D) which offers level meters along with pertinent information about the input or output bitstream (depending on the workflow selected).
The Locate Unit feature (E), which causes the front panel display of the unit to flash for easy identification in a crowded rack, can also be activated without logging in.
Additional information about installed options, clock sync, network status and IP address, power supply status, software and FPGA versions, and unit uptime are displayed to the right of the screen (F).
Making modifications to the LA-5291’s configuration, signal routing, or transcoding parameters via the remote user interface requires logging into the unit. At this time, only one user account with one password and one level of access is supported.
By default, the password is 1234. The ability to change the password will be included an upcoming software update.
Additional menus and options available after logging in include the transcoder controls (A), the I/O menus (B) which include clock, GPI/O, and delay controls, and detailed system-wide information and configuration settings (C) which includes the IP configuration menu.
