Black Box MediaCento IPX PoE
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1. Button Action Description Toggle between graphics and video mode F2 Press for 1 second 1 Press and hold the F2 button 2 Apply power to the receiver EDID copy Receiver unit unit F2 only 3 Release right after the Network Status LED starts blinking F2 Press for 5 seconds Change anti dithering mode F1 Press for 1 second Link Unlink connection Page 18 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview Table 2 3 Function buttons continued Button Action Description 1 Press and hold the F1 button 2 Apply power to the unit Resets the box to factory F1 3 Release right after the defaults Network Status LED starts blinking 4 Power cycle the unit 2 6 5 EDID Copy Copying the EDID will enable the receiver to send correct resolutions to your output Although the default EDID will work in most cases some monitors will not work with it NOTE EDID copy is required for DVI monitors To copy the EDID 1 To copy EDID from a specific receiver to a specific transmitter both receiver and transmitter must be configured to the same channel 2 Hold down the function button on the receiver and plug in the power 3 Continue to hold down the function button until the network LED starts blinking EDID is now copied to the receiver 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 19 Chapter 3 Installation 3 Installation WARNINGS Make sure that2. button Use to scale video output horizontally then click on the Apply button Use to scale video output vertically then click on the Apply button Use to compensate for screen tearing then click on the Apply button Type in the Console API Command then click on the Apply button Page 42 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting 8 1 Problem Solutions Problem No video on monitor at bootup Solutions 1 Check the device power using the Link Power LED 2 Check the network connection using the Network LED 3 Check the video connection using the Link Power LED 4 Make sure that the DIP rotary switch is set to the correct ID NOTE If manually changed make sure the IDs match 5 If you re using a mix of multicast and unicast units make sure they match up correctly 6 Set your display device s TV monitor etc input source as HDMI 7 Check the PC BIOS configuration for the video output setting 8 Connect your computer to the HDMI Display DIRECTLY to check if the video signal gets through 9 Make sure the DVI monitor is using the correct EDID See Section 2 6 5 for details Problem Video is of lower guality than input video Solutions 1 Check that network settings are configured correctly 2 Check if anti dithering is turned off 8 2 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your MediaCento IPX with PoE is malfunctioning
3. COM1 PUTTY screen 5 2 Advanced Multicast IP Configuration Predefined multicast addresses can be selected by using the rotary switch buttons on the devices recommended See Table 5 1 for listing of channels 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 27 Chapter 5 Advanced Commands Table 5 1 Channel listing for multicast address Channel Multicast Address IDs BOM B1 PEZE B3 MID 225 0 0 0 0 0 0 225 0 il O 0 0 1 225 0 B 1 0 0 2 225 0 ik 1 0 0 3 225 0 O O 1 0 4 225 0 INN O 1 0 S 225 0 OS 1 1 0 6 225 0 1 1 1 0 7 225 0 0 0 0 1 8 225 0 1 O 0 1 9 225 0 DHE 1 0 1 A 225 0 lo 1 0 1 B 225 0 O O 1 1 225 0 fB O 1 1 D 225 0 O 1 1 1 E 225 0 1 1 1 1 F To override the DIP rotary switch use the commands shown on the next page for each device NOTE BO B1 B2 and B3 refer to the values in Table 5 1 Page 28 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 5 Advanced Commands 5 2 1 Transmitter To change the multicast group IP type in astparam s multicast ip 225 0 B0 B1B2B3 To change the hostname ID of the transmitter type in astparam s hostname id BOB1B2B3 ast send event 1e chg hostname To override DIP rotary switch setting on bootup astparam s reset ch on bootn space between boot and the n astparam save reboot 5 2 2 Receiver To change the multicast group IP type in astparam s multicast ip 225 0 B0 B1B2B3 To change the transmitter channel read astparam s ch select BOB1B2B3
4. Control Options Reset to Basic Setup E single Host Mode wa Screen Layout Row x Column A sh B Apply a lt z o Horizontal Shift N 8 pixels a Vertical Shift HOST N pixels CLIENT N 8 pixels mm Figure 7 3 Advanced Setup screen 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 39 Chapter 7 Video Wall Features Table 7 2 Advanced Setup screen components Component Step 1 Choose control target Show OSD checkbox Step 2 Control options Reset to Basic Setup Single Host Mode checkbox Screen Layout Row x Column Row Position Column Position Horizontal Shift N 8 pixels Vertical Shift HOST N pixels CLIENT N 8 pixels Description Click on the arrows and buttons to select a control target Check this box to output each receiver s specific number to the connected monitor Check this box then press the Reset button Select the number of rows and columns from the drop down menu then click on the Apply button Select the row from the drop down menu then click on the Apply button Select the column from the drop down menu then click on the Apply button Use to shift video output horizontally then click on the Apply button Use to shift video output vertically then click on the Apply button Page 40 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 7 Video Wall Features Figure 7 4 shows the
5. access the Web interface Bonjour is needed to access the Web interface Apple products usually have this installed If needed you can download the free version from http www apple com kb DL999 and click the Print Server link 1 Run Bonjour 2 Configure the control PC s network setting as 169 254 xxx xxx IP domain with netmask 255 255 0 0 Default gateway and DNS can be left blank For Windows 7 http windows microsoft com en us windows7 change tcp ip settings 3 Open a Web browser and insert the address http ast gatewayXXXX local The four digits after ast gateway depend on the position of the Rotary Switch you ve set Please refer to Table 6 1 For example if the position is set up as 7 then the address should be http ast gateway1110 local 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 33 Chapter 6 Accessing the Web Interface Table 6 1 Rotary Switch position settings Four digit Four digit Position setting Position setting 0 0000 8 0001 1 1000 9 1001 2 0100 A 0101 3 1100 B 1101 4 0010 C 0011 5 1010 D 1011 6 0110 E 0111 7 1110 F 1111 je bi 3270438794 2355728 ulmage 4054250312 17825792 inirrd m A197 Figure 6 1 Setup screen without IP address Page 34 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 6 Accessing the Web Interface 6 2 Accessing the Web Interface for a Transmitter or Receiver with an IP Address 1 Configure the control PC s network setting as 169 254 xxx xxx IP domain
6. 12 connector 5 RJ 12 connector power 7 Network Status LED 8 RJ 45 jack 9 Video connector 10 Power Link LED Locking barrel connector for Description See Section 2 6 4 See Section 2 6 4 Set up an identical position for all units Serial port 1 For system control Serial port 2 For data transfer Links to power supply not required with PoE switch Flashing Connected to network Goes off once Abnormal Connects to the 10 100 1000 Mbps network switch and supplies PoE HDMI source Green Power on Interlaced flashing Blue Green Link w o video Blue Link OK Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 6 2 Receivers Figure 2 4 Receiver front panel B 7 8 9 Figure 2 5 Receiver back panel 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 Chapter 2 Overview A DC9 12V VIDEO LAN Reset C BLACK BOX www blackbox com Link OK Power MediaCento IPX BLACK BOX HDMI OVER IP DISTRIBUTION Receiver Control AUX EXT F2 F1 ID Serial 1 Serial 2 v v v Figure 2 6 Receiver top panel Page 16 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview Number 10 Table 2 2 Components of the Receivers Component F2 button F1 button Rotary switch RJ 12 connector RJ 12 connector Locking barrel connector for power Network Status LED RJ 45 jack Video connector Power Link LED Description See Section 2 6 4 Se
7. Configuration 4 Configuration 4 1 Basic Configuration The rotary switch on each device decides the channel of the device when booting For a receiver or receivers to connect to a transmitter they must be on the same channel Each transmitter should be on a separate switch setting and the receivers should be on the same switch setting as the desired transmitter After you change the switch setting you must reboot the device for the changes to take effect 4 2 Advanced Configuration Advanced configuration is not needed but is available You can access devices through the serial interface or Telnet for advanced configuration of network settings A serial Telnet client is needed To see the IP address of a receiver Connect a receiver to a monitor and power on Device information including the IP address will be in the lower right corner Reset the receiver if needed If the receiver is set to DHCP IP mode a network connection is reguired Page 22 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Configuration 4 2 1 Accessing through Serial 1 Using the client select serial and enter 115200 for the speed baud rate Specify the destination you want to connect to Serial line Speed COM1 115200 Connection type O Raw Telnet Rogn SSH Load save or delete a stored session Saved Sessions Default Settings Figure 4 1 PuTTY configuration screen using serial 2 N
8. To override DIP rotary switch setting on bootup type in astparam s reset ch on boot n space between boot and the n astparam save reboot 5 3 Serial Extension Serial extension can be done from one transmitter to all linked receivers Telnet serial extension is also available as a replacement of serial Serial extension information Default baud rate 9600 unless changed manually Data bits 8 Parity Even Stop bits 1 Flow control None NOTE This is a two way communication The transmitter will receive any data sent from the serial devices connected to the receivers 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 29 Chapter 5 Advanced Commands Options controlling local se al lines Select a serial line Serial line to connect to COM1 Configure the serial line Speed baud Data bits Stop bits 9600 8 1 Pay Bow corto Data Proxy Telnet Rlogin SSH Serial Figure 5 4 Options controlling local serial lines For both transmitter and receiver units the added RJ 11 to DB9 serial cable needs to be connected to the second serial port on the devices 5 4 Telnet Extension Telnet serial extension allows for serial output from a receiver through a Telnet connection This disables serial input coming from a transmitter but allows for 2 way communication to specific devices NOTE Telnet extension reguires custom firmware For details contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746
9. do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It contains no user serviceable parts Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or info blackbox com Before you do make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including e the nature and duration of the problem e when the problem occurs 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 43 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting e the components involved in the problem e any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse 8 3 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your MediaCento IPX with PoE e Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e If you are returning the unit make sure you include everything you received with it Before you ship for return or repair contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization RA number Page 44 724 746 5500 blackbox com Appendix Connector Pinouts Appendix Connector Pinouts Figure A 1 shows the DB9 to RJ 12 or RJ 11 connector pinouts 00000 0000 N O A o DB9 RJ12 6P6C cable 2 1 N C 3 2 RX 5 3 GND 4 GND 5 TX 6 N C DB9 RJ11 4P4C cable 2 1 RX 3 2 GND 5 3 GND 4 TX Figure A 1 DB9 to RJ 12 6P6C or RJ 11 4P4C cable pinout 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 45 NOT
10. with netmask 255 255 0 0 Default gateway and DNS can be left blank For Windows 7 http windows microsoft com en us windows7 change tcp ip settings 2 Open a Web browser and insert the IP address of the device Vernon Information Med 01 Feb 2032 17 31 24 0800 3705918070 135 ebin Figure 6 2 Web setup screen with IP address 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 35 Chapter 7 Video Wall Features 7 Video Wall Features Using the Video Wall features you can send video and audio to unlimited ouputs through IP Format the video wall so that separate sections of the video can be sent to different outputs Basic settiings allow for bezel compensation and different arrays of screens Advanced settings allow for video manipulation to specific outputs Figure 7 1 shows a typical application MediaCento IPX MediaCento IPX Multicast Transmitter Multicast Receivers i N VX HDMI POE MTX VX HDMI POE MRX Digital displays 33 va cables Layer 3 switch HDMI cable with IGMP T PC CATx cable Layer 3 switch CATx cables with IGMP Figure 7 1 Sample installation Video Wall Setup Figure 7 2 shows the Basic Setup screen for the VX HDMI POE VTX and VRX Table 7 1 describes its components Page 36 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 7 Video Wall Features ra ES E 1 Cale 418 menes 5495197 OCH D eo DER Apple Yahoo GoogleMaps YouTube Wikipedi
11. 5500 or info blackbox com Page 30 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 5 Advanced Commands To set up a Telnet extension 1 Using a Telnet protocol use Port 6752 169 254 100 1 Connection type Raw Teva Rogn SSH Serial Figure 5 5 Setting up Telnet extension using a Telnet protocol 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 31 Chapter 5 Advanced Commands 2 Turn off line echo and local line editing Options controlling the terminal emulation Set various terminal options Auto wrap mode initially on DEC Origin Mode initially on Implicit CR in every LF Implicit LE in every CR Use background colour to erase screen iSi mS i Data Telnet Rlogin SSH Serial Figure 5 6 Turning off line echo and local line editing Page 32 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 6 Accessing the Web Interface 6 Accessing the Web Interface The Web interface can be used to view information about the device upload a firmware file to the device and for video wall transformers configuration The Web interface will not give network information or screen previews 6 1 Accessing the Transmitter without an IP Address You can access the transmitter directly with a serial connection and find the IP address using the node list command See Chapter 5 To connect without an IP address or serial connection
12. Advanced Commands screen Table 7 3 describes its components wes saup sissa lt gt 3 6 me ss o a D w O EE Apple Yahoo GoogleMaps YouTube Wiipedia News Y Popular Y Screen Layout Row x Column 1 Q x 1 gt ply Row Position o Apply Column Position o S Horizontal Shift N 8 pixels o o Tearing Delay us o Console API Command Vertical Shift HOST N pixels CLIENT N 8 pixels Horizontal Scale Up N pixels column count Vertical Scale Up N pixels row count E ply Apply Figure 7 4 Advanced Commands screen 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 41 Chapter 7 Video Wall Features Table 7 3 Advanced Commands screen components Component Screen Layout Row x Column Row Position Column Position Horizontal Shift N 8 pixels Vertical Shift HOST N pixels CLIENT N 8 pixels Horizontal Scale Up N pixels column count Vertical Scale Up N pixels column count Tearing Delay us Console API Command Description Select the number of rows and columns from the drop down menu then click on the Apply button Select the row from the drop down menu then click on the Apply button Select the column from the drop down menu then click on the Apply button Use to shift video output horizontally then click on the Apply button Use to shift video output vertically then click on the Apply
13. ES Page 46 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOTES 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 47 Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 Tech support the way it should be _ Great tech support is just 60 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com lt gt BLACK BOX About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products You ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free live 24 7 Tech Support available in 60 seconds or less O Copyright 2014 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved VX HDMI POE MTX_version 1 724 746 5500 blackbox com
14. VX HDMI POE MTX VX HDMI POE UTX VX HDMI POE VTX lt gt BLACK BO VX HDMI POE MRX VX HDMI POE URX VX HDMI POE VRX NETWORK SERVICES Customer Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S Support call 724 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days Information a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info amp blackbox com Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks and MediaCento is a trademark of BB Technologies Inc Bonjour and Apple are registered trademarks of Apple Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners Page 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com FCC RFI Statement FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREOUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the
15. W x 5 11 D 2 5 x 9 6 x 12 9 cm Weight 1 1 Ib 0 5 kg 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 9 Chapter 2 Overview 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction The MediaCento IPX with PoE is a perfect solution for audio and video signal extension via an existing Local Area Network LAN system With multicast technology one local unit can drive multiple remote units with no extra network load There are 16 selectable channels that can be used to transmit to multiple receivers In a network that supports IGMP Layer 2 or Layer 3 switches each channel can connect to unlimited displays in video wall applications and unlimited displays in a multicast application using a standard IT Ethernet structure on a LAN system The MediaCento IPX with PoE supports Full HD 1080p is HDCP compliant is Blu ray ready and supports Power over Ethernet PoE It can handle applications that reguire greater distance high speed transmission real time high video resolution security and noise immunity It is ideal for situations that need live presentation such as public broadcasting education centers boardrooms etc 2 2 Available Models Three transmitter receiver pairs are available and they are ordered separately by part number Choose from e MediaCento IPX Multicast Transmitter VX HDMI POE MTX and MediaCento IPX Multicast Receiver VX HDMI POE MRX e MediaCento IPX Unicast Transmitter VX HDMI POE UTX and MediaCento IPX Unicast Recei
16. a News 67 Y Popular Basic Setup Bezel and Gap Compensation 18 7 87 87 8 Wall Size and Position Layout Vertical Monitor Count 1 y jo ete tet Cot Horizontal Monitor Count lt K mn a E single Host Mode Apply To All device s in the list M Apply F show oso Figure 7 2 Basic Setup screen 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 37 Chapter 7 Video Wall Features Table 7 1 Basic Setup screen components Component Description Bezel and Gap Dimensions of screen inside and outside width and Compensation height Wall Size and Position Select number of vertical and or horizontal Layout monitors row position and column position Apply To All a a i device s in the list Click on the Apply button to apply settings Check this box to output each receiver s specific snow O50 Gneckbox number to the connected monitor Page 38 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 7 Video Wall Features Figure 7 3 shows the Advanced Setup screen Table 7 2 describes its components 416 http 169254 2951197 6 7z 73 lt 0mn 7 56 8a8 ero CD 8 Apple Yahoo Google Mops YouTube Wiipedia News 7 y Populer Dr Step 1 Choose Control Target BB 00 B DE D EE E show osp Step 2
17. all devices are powered off before connecting to the unit Make sure all devices you will connect are properly grounded Place cables away from fluorescent lights air conditioners and machines NOTE EDID copy is reguired for DVI monitors System Reguirements for PoE 1 Ensure that a PSE device supports PoE function 2 Ensure that a PSE device can provide sufficient power on the Ethernet cable 3 STP and FTP cabling are recommended Installing the Transmitter and Receiver 1 Connect a video source PC Blu ray etc to the Transmitter Sender Unit 2 Connect the monitor to the Receiver Unit with an HDMI cable NOTE IF the source has HDCP the monitor must support HDCP 3 Connect transmitter and receivers to the desired network with a Layer 2 3 IGMP switch using CATx cables 4 Set matching TX RX to the same rotary position see Section 4 1 Basic Configuration 5 Apply the proper power to all connecting devices 6 Monitors connected to receiver units will show IP address before connecting NOTE Figure 3 1 shows this installation Page 20 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 Installation m W m Monitor gt DVD S player N PY TX Blu ray amp a nu TX PC Layer 2 3 switch with IGMP Figure 3 1 Installation diagram ln m Monitor Monitor RX RX U m m Monitor Monitor 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 21 Chapter 4
18. e 1 MediaCento IPX Unicast Transmitter e 1 DBO F to RJ 11 adapter e 1 RJ 11 to RJ 11 cable VX HDMI POE URX also has e 1 MediaCento IPX Unicast Receiver VX HDMI POE VTX also has e 1 MediaCento IPX Video Wall Transmitter 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 Chapter 2 Overview e 1 DBO F to RJ 11 adapter e 1 RJ 11 to RJ 11 cable VX HDMI POE VRX also has e 1 MediaCento IPX Video Wall Receiver 2 5 Additional Items You Will Need e HDCP compliant monitors with HDMI interface for the HDCP video source e CAT5 5e 6 UTP cable EIA TIA 568B industry standard compliant e Layer 2 or 3 switches with IGMP and optional Power over Ethernet PoE 2 6 Hardware Description NOTE All six transmitter receiver models have the same connectors but with different functions 2 6 1 Transmitters 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 1 Transmitter front panel 6 7 8 9 Figure 2 2 Transmitter back panel Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview A DC9 12V VIDEO LAN Reset C lt gt BLACK BOX www blackbox com O 10 Link OK Power MediaCento IPX BLACK BOX HDMI OVER IP DISTRIBUTION Transmitter Control AUX EXT F2 F1 ID Serial1 Serial 2 Figure 2 3 Transmitter top panel 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 13 Chapter 2 Overview Table 2 1 Components of the Transmitters Number Component 1 F2 button 2 F1 button 3 Rotary switch 4 RJ
19. e Section 2 6 4 Set up an identical position for all units Serial port 1 For system control Serial port 2 For data transfer Links to power supply not reguired with PoE switch Flashing Connected to network Goes off once Abnormal Connects to the 10 100 1000 Mbps network switch and supplies PoE Connects to the HDMI monitor Red Power on Interlaced flashing Blue Red Link without video Blue Link OK 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 17 Chapter 2 Overview 2 6 3 Indicators The LEDs on the extender units show the real time status indicating the linking and communication between the Transmitter Sender unit and the Receiver unit Users can identify the current status through the LED indicators on the unit The quality of the output signal will depend largely upon the quality of the video source cable and display device used Low guality cables degrade output signals causing elevated noise levels Use the proper cable and make sure the display device can handle the resolution and refresh rate selected NOTE The system will disable the video output signal when it detects non HDCP compliant display s trying to play on the HDCP video source All the connected output displays MUST be HDCP compliant when the video source is HDCP compliant 2 6 4 Function Buttons F1 and F2 The Function buttons F1 and F2 on the extender units operate as described in Table 2 3 Table 2 3 Function buttons
20. e operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas 5 El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc 6 El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante 7 El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante 8 Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado 9 El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n e m equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor omo radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo mplificadores que producen calor oa 1 EI aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indigue en el aparato 2 Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada 3 Los cables de la fu
21. ente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato 4 El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 5 En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia Page 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOM Statement 16 17 18 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 5 Table of Contents Table of Contents PS AAA alana ke iea aeaa i aSa 8 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction 2 2 Available Models 2 3 Features 2 3 1 Multicast Unicast and Video Wall Transmitters and Receivers 2 3 2 Multicast Transmitter and Receiver Exclusive Functions 2 4 What s Incl
22. et to connect to any device in the system and use a node list command or connect with the serial interface Distance From CPU to TX 16 ft 5 m maximum HDMI Between TX and RX 328 ft 100 m maximum NOTE Use a network switch to get greater distances Leads Supported Efficiency Level Level IV Heat Dissipation 3 41 BTU hr HDCP Supported Latency 2 frames 33 ms maximum HDMI video and RS 232 MTBF 90 000 hours User Controls 1 16 position rotary selection switch 2 Function buttons 1 F1 1 F2 Page 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 1 Specifications Technical Specifications continued Connectors HDMI female RJ 45 interconnect LAN connection 2 1 mm barrel connector for power RJ 12 6P6Ct TNOTE Only 4 center pins are used at this time 1 1 1 2 Indicators 1 LED for Link and Power 1 LED for Network Activity Environmental Temperature Tolerance Operating 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C orage 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Humidity Tolerance Operating 80 noncondensing Altitude 10 000 ft 3048 m maximum n Power nput 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 0 6 A Output 12 VDC Consumption 13 5 W Power Supply Cord Length 6 ft 1 8 m Power over Ethernet PoE Complies with IEEE 802 3af standard Power Nominal Input 48 VDC nput Range 36 57 VDC Size 0 98 H x 3 77
23. moving any overrides type in reset to default sh To change the baud rate of the serial extension interface type in stty X F dev ttySO replace X with desired baud rate To disable enable the link for a specific device type in ast send event 1 e stop link ast send event 1 e reconnect 5 1 Advanced IP Commands Each device has three possible modes of establishing an IP address autoip dhcp and static 1 AutolP is the default mode and it will always automatically assign available IP addresses in the private IP domain 169 254 xxx xxx NOTE The MediaCento IPX uses the Avahi zeroconf protocol to find an available IP in the 169 254 xxx xxx range Page 26 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 5 Advanced Commands 2 DHCP client gets an address from the local DHCP server CAUTION Make sure a DHCP client is connected or problems will occur 3 Static allows you to manually change the IP address and netmask of the device This reguires further input before reboot To change the IP mode type in astparam s ip mode lt mode gt where lt mode gt is autoip dhcp or static astparam save saves changes reboot reboots the device If static is selected the following commands are needed before reboot Type in astparam s ipaddr XXX XXX XXX XXX enter IP address for x s astparam s netmask xxx xxx xxx xxx enter netmast for x s astparam save saves changes reboot PETE E Z lt Figure 5 3
24. o username or password is required Just press enter 4 2 2 Accessing through Telnet 1 Using the client enter in the IP address of the device 2 Change the port to 24 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 23 Chapter 4 Configuration Basic options for your PuTTY session Specify the destination you want to connect to Host Name or IP address 169 254 000008 Connection type O Raw Tenet Rogn OSSH O Load save or delete a stored session Saved Sessions Default Settings Figure 4 2 PUTTY configuration screen using Telnet 3 The default password is root Page 24 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 5 Advanced Commands 5 Advanced Commands These are advanced configurations and reguire knowledge of IP networking protocols and multicasting Do not attempt to run any commands modify files or change any other settings apart from the specific configurations noted here All commands are case sensitive To list names and IP information of all connected MediaCento IPX devices type in node list EP COM1 PuTTY Figure 5 1 Names and IP information list To view all current configured parameters type in astparam dump 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 25 Chapter 5 Advanced Commands ig COMA PuTTY a A BM III Figure 5 2 Current configured parameters list To reset to factory default setting the IP mode to autoip and re
25. specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the eguipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this eguipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be reguired to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the eguipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le present appareil num rique n emet pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1 Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado 2 Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura 3 Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 3 NOM Statement 4 Todas las instrucciones d
26. uded 2 5 Additional Items You Will Need 2 6 Hardware Description 2 6 1 Transmitters 2 6 2 Receivers 2 6 3 Indicators 2 6 4 Function Buttons F1 and F2 2 6 5 EDID Copy 3 Installation Configuration 4 1 Basic Configuration 4 2 Advanced Configuration 4 2 1 Accessing through Serial 4 2 2 Accessing through Telnet 5 Advanced Commands 5 1 Advanced IP Commands 5 2 Advanced Multicast IP Configuration 5 2 1 Transmitter 5 2 2 Receiver 5 3 Serial Extension 5 4 Telnet Extension 6 Accessing the Web Interface 6 1 Accessing the Transmitter without an IP Address 6 2 Accessing the Web Interface for a Transmitter or Receiver with an IP Address Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com Table of Contents 7 Video Wall Features Troubleshooting 8 1 Problems Solutions 8 2 Contacting Black Box 8 3 Shipping and Packaging Appendix Connector PinOuts ccceeseseeceseeeeeeeteesteeeereeeeneneeeeseees 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 7 Chapter 1 Specifications 1 Specifications Technical Specifications Approvals FCC TUV CE UL CSA ROHS WEEE Bandwidth 120 Mbps maximum Default IP Address 169 254 x x with no DHCP address NOTE To find the IP address of any receiver simply connect to monitor and power up to get IP address To find the IP address of any other receiver or transmitter use Teln
27. ver VX HDMI POE URX e MediaCento IPX Video Wall Transmitter VX HDMI POE VTX and MediaCento IPX Video Wall Receiver VX HDMI POE VRX 2 3 Features 2 3 1 Multicast Unicast and Video Wall Transmitters and Receivers e Extend high definition video signal over LAN dependent on network performance e Power over Ethernet Fully support IEEE Std 802 3af 2003 Input Voltage Range 36V to 57V e Choose from 16 selections on the DIP rotary switch for pairing Page 10 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview e Provide automatic EDID configuration e Use well developed Ethernet technology and TCP IP communication protocol e Transmitters and Receivers are HDCP compliant and Blu ray ready s HDTV compatible support 1080p 1080i 720p 720i e Compatible with popular screen resolutions XGA SXGA UXGA WSXGA 2 3 2 Multicast Transmitter and Receiver Exclusive Functions e Each transmitter can be multicast to up to an unlimited number of displays in video wall applications or unlimited displays in multicast applications e Use an IGMP network to prevent network flooding 2 4 What s Included All units e 1 U S power supply e 1 U S power cord e 4 foot pads e This user manual VX HDMI POE MTX also has e 1 MediaCento IPX Multicast Transmitter e 1 DBO F to RJ 11 adapter e 1 RJ 11 to RJ 11 cable VX HDMI POE MRX also has e 1 MediaCento IPX Multicast Receiver VX HDMI POE UTX also has
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