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1. esee eerte trennen entente ene 56 Table E 1 MPX1000T HD Multipoint Extender Product Specifications eese 60 Table E 2 MPX1000R HD Multipoint Extender Product Specifications 200000000000 61 Table MPX1000T HDMI Input Module Product 8 22 5 62 Table E 4 MPX1000R HDMI Output Module Product Specifications eese 63 Table E 5 MPX1000T HD15 VGA Input Module Product Specifications sss 63 Table E 6 MPX1000R HD15 VGA Output Module Product Specifications suse 64 Table F 1 Firmware and Hardware Versions Page Information 65 Table H 1 MPX1000 Supported ISO Country Codes sse 70 Table 1 1 MPX1000 Transmitter Kit Contents 2204 2 2 006000000000 002 73 Table 1 2 MPX1000 Receiver Kit Contents 73 Table 1 3 MPX1000 Receiver HDMI Media Module Kit Contents eese 73 Table 1 4 MPX1000 Transmitter HDMI Media Module Kit 73 Table 1 5 MPX1000 Receiver VGA Media Module Kit Contents eene 74 vi Table 1 6 MPX1000 Transmitter VGA Media Module Kit Contents een 74 vii MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide viii MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide ix TABLE OF CONTENTS OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Product Overview
2. be resolved by following the procedures outlined 2 Check web site at www avocent com support to search the knowledge base or use the online service request 3 Callthe Avocent Technical Support location nearest you 52 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Appendix B Radio Considerations The number thickness and location of walls ceilings and other objects that signals must pass through may limit the range for the Emerge MPX1000 HD multipoint extender A typical wall has metal or wood studs covered on each side by a single layer of Gypsum board or plaster board Typical signal ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF radio frequency noises in your home or business To maximize your wireless range 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the transmitter and receiver to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless product s range 2 Position a direct line between your transmitter and receiver so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick at a 2 angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick 3 If possible position your devices and extenders so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials Building materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs can impede the wireless signal and may have a negative effect on the
3. The web interface of each unit offers an IR Local Loopback setting This setting affects IR local loopback only Altering this setting has no effect upon the flow of IR data across the extension network Figure 4 7 illustrates the flow of IR data from the MPX1000 transmitter to a single MPX1000 receiver This data however will be received by all bound receivers This functionality allows an administrator to send control strings such as on off to display devices from the equipment rack Figure 4 7 IR Flow Transmitter to Receiver Figure 4 8 illustrates the flow of IR data from the primary MPX1000 receiver to the MPX1000 transmitter This allows a presenter to send control strings such as play pause to source devices from the location of the display device A single IRB 100 dual emitter is supplied with the MPX1000 transmitter Should it be necessary to control more than two source devices Avocent offers the IRB Y splitter which allows two IRB 100 dual emitters to be attached to a single MPX1000 transmitter Additional IRB 100 emitters may also be purchased separately The MPX1000 transmitter or receiver is capable of driving up to 4 emitters two IRB 100s Figure 4 8 IR Flow Primary Receiver to Transmitter Chapter 4 Additional Functions 41 Figure 4 9 illustrates local looping of IR commands This allows source or display devices to be controlled locally IR tx IR rx M Figure 4 9 IR Loopback NOTE IR data
4. WEEE Appendices 65 Appendix F Displaying Firmware and Hardware Versions The Firmware and Hardware Versions page is used to display the firmware and hardware version numbers This page is the same for transmitters or receivers To display version information 1 Select Version Information from the Transmitter Menu or Receiver Menu located on the left side of the web page 2 Check the version numbers and decide whether you want to proceed with a Flash update The Firmware and Hardware Versions page displays the following information Table F 1 Firmware and Hardware Versions Page Information Field Description Device Name Transmitter or Receiver Name MAC Address L1 MAC address control LAN of the transmitter or receiver also printed on an Main Application Firmware Version external label on the unit The version number of the main application firmware Front Panel Firmware Version The version number of the front panel interface application firmware Bootloader Firmware Version Main Board Hardware Version The version number of the bootloader firmware The version number of the main board hardware 66 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Appendix G Upgrading MPX Firmware NOTE You must have access to a TFTP server to perform the Flash update process The Flash Update page is used to download and install new firmware of the steps in this process and the web pages are the same fo
5. the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other marks are the property of their respective owners 2007 Avocent Corporation All rights reserved 590 671 501D Hee Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Dangerous Voltage This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Power On This symbol indicates the principal on off switch is in the on position Power Off This symbol indicates the principal on off switch is in the off position Protective Grounding Terminal This symbol indicates a terminal which must be connected to earth ground prior to making any other connections to the equipment 000000000 Figure 1 1 Example MPX1000 HD Multipoint Extender Configuration 220000000000 3 Figure 2 1 Emerge MPX1000 HD Multipoint Extender Transmitter Front cc 11 Figure 2 2 Emerge MPX1000 HD Multipoint Extender Transmitter Rear secure 12 Figure 2 3 Emerge MPX1000 HD Multipoint Extender Receiver 13 Figure 2 4 Emerge MPX1000 HD Multipoint Extender Receiver Rear 14 Figure 2 3 HDMI Media Module cet
6. CH Turkey TR UK GB Asia Pacific Australia AU China PRC CN Hong Kong HK India IN Indonesia ID Japan JP Korea KR Malaysia MY New Zealand NZ Philippines PH Singapore SG Taiwan TW Africa Middle East Saudi Arabia SA Dubai UAE AE Latin South America Argentina AR 72 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Table H 1 MPX1000 Supported ISO Country Codes Continued 4 Country ISO Code Brazil BR Mexico MX Appendices 73 Appendix I Kit Contents Table 1 1 MPX1000 Transmitter Kit Contents Part Number Description MPX1000T MPX transmitter IRB 100 Dual IR blaster 038 0208 5 2 omni directional antennas 570 1390 501 2 rack mount brackets Varies by region Line cord 590 645 501A Quick Installation Guide Table 1 2 MPX1000 Receiver Kit Contents Part Number Description MPX1000R MPX receiver 038 0208 5 2 omni directional antennas Varies by region Line cord 590 645 501x Quick Installation Guide x revision Table 1 3 MPX1000 Receiver HDMI Media Module Kit Contents Part Number Description MPX1000MR HDMI Receiver media module DVI HDMI DVI HDMI converter Table 1 4 MPX1000 Transmitter HDMI Media Module Kit Contents en Te Part Number Description MPX1000MT HDMI Transmitter media module DVI HDMI DVI HDMI converter 74 MPX 1000 Extender Installer User Guide Table 1 5 MPX1000 Receiver VGA Media Module Kit Contents st
7. Connections RCA Female 2 Unbalanced Audio Input HDMI Digital Audio Video Control Video Supports the following resolutions 720 x 480p 720p HDMI A V input Port 800 x 600 60Hz 640 x 480 60Hz 5 1024x768 60Hz Audio Line Audio Inputs Less than or equal to 10K Ohm with 0 36db of headroom Sensitivity The Analog audio frequency response 20Hz 20Khz with a 3dB per octave roll off Frequency Response beginning at 14 kHz Regulatory Compliance Compliance Model Number CMN 2003 Series Standards FCC Class B UL cUL RoHS CE ICES 003 WEEE Appendices 63 Table E 4 MPX1000R HDMI Output Module Product Specifications Connections RCA Female 2 Unbalanced Audio Input HDMI Digital Audio Video Control Video Video Gain Unity 1DB Supports the following resolutions 720 x 480p 720p HDMI A V Input Port 800 x 600 60Hz 640 x 480 60Hz 1024 768 60 2 Audio Audio Gain Unity Line Audio Outputs Line audio outputs should be 600 Ohm with a internal resistance of about 150 Ohm Frequency Response The Analog audio frequency response 20Hz 20Khz with a 3dB per octave roll off beginning at 14 KHz Regulatory Compliance Compliance Model Number CMN 2003 Series Standards FCC Class B UL cUL RoHS CE ICES 003 WEEE Table E 5 MPX1000T HD15 VGA Input Module Product Specifications Connections RCA Fema
8. Login Password New Login Password New Login Password re enter Login Password length must be between 0 and 31 Help Apply Figure 3 5 Change Login Password Page 32 1000 Extender Installer User Guide Additional Functions Fine Tuning Parameters The following table provides detailed instructions for tuning your MPX 1000 extenders Table 4 1 Methods for Fine Tuning If you are fine tuning Then choose choppy video for a wired or wireless connection Data Rate from the drop down list on the Media LAN Settings page of the transmitter Figure 4 1 on page 36 illustrates this web page This setting affects the degree of compression applied to video input prior to transmission across the extension network The selected value indicates a target throughput in Mbps on the extension network Supported rates for wireless media sessions include integer values from 1 to 20 Mbps Supported rates for wired media sessions include integer values from 1 to 40 Mbps Contention for bandwidth grows as more receivers are bound to a MPX1000 transmitter Excessive contention results in lost frames and increased retransmission requests When this occurs the frame rate of the session will fluctuate or drop on one or more receivers Frame rates below 20 frames per second result in noticably choppy video and degraded audio This is more likely to occur with wireless extension networks than wired extension networks but the princi
9. RJ 45 10 100 Mbps Ethernet for transfer of A V media from the transmitter to all bound receivers Chapter 2 Hardware Overview 13 Table 2 2 Rear Panel Transmitter Continued ES zz suz Item Description Serial Port RS 232 9 pin serial port to support serial passthrough for control of display devices Power IEC power socket with built in fuse and on off switch USB Port USB Type B reserved for future use Media Module Slot Open slot on rear used for insertion of A V media module Receiver The receiver decrypts uncompresses and converts media signals back into the desired format and outputs the signals to the connected display device Depending upon your media module the display device can accept HDMI component or VGA signals MPX1000R Omni directional Status Antenna IR Blaster R IR Receiver casi Figure 2 3 Emerge MPX1000 HD Multipoint Extender Receiver Front Table 2 3 Front Panel Receiver DE Item Description Unit Reset Recessed momentary button Infrared IR Receiver Captures signals from an IR remote controller for broadcast through the extension network 14 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Table 2 3 Front Panel Continued Receiver Continued Item Description Infrared IR Blaster The dual IR tx emitter connects via the 3 5mm jack Omni directional Antenna Used to establish the wireless link between the transmitter and bound receivers Avocent o
10. Video quality setting presented as a target throughput value such as 20Mbps e local loopback setting On Off You may press the Up and Down buttons to manually scroll through these items Press the Left button to return to the main menu Configure control LAN The sub menu for this selection allows you to configure the following settings for transmitter s Control LAN 11 port e address e Subnet mask e Gateway To configure control LAN settings Press the Right button to select an octet for configuration Octets are underlined when selected Press the Up and Down buttons to change the value of the selected octet as needed Press the Right button to select the next octet ae d Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the IP address the subnet mask and gateway address are all properly configured d Press the Right button until Save Change is displayed 6 Press the Up and Down buttons to alternate between Yes and No Chapter 4 Additional Functions 49 7 Press the Center button to complete the operation The settings will be applied immediately if Yes was selected and the settings were valid Otherwise the current configuration will not be altered In either case you will be returned to top level of the Configure Control LAN menu Press the Left button to return to the Avocent logo or the Up and Down buttons to scroll through the top level menu NOTE Front panel configuration may be disabled via the transmitter s web
11. active receivers are listed by MAC address within the Detected Receivers table Figure 3 3 on page 24 illustrates the Detected Receivers table If a receiver is not listed verify proper LAN connectivity or power state of the receiver If the receiver is not detected and your transmitter is configured for wireless operation you may need to adjust the transmitter power setting refer to wireless transmission power settings on page 34 Setting explicit receiver bindings Optional Although receivers dynamic bind with transmitters by default you may wish to establish explicit bindings between a transmitter and its associated receivers Explicit bindings offer the following benefits Chapter 3 Installation 23 e Dynamically bound receivers may drop media sessions for any reason and are not treated as an error Explicitly bound receivers will be flagged as non responsive should they drop connection with the transmitter e Explicit bindings allow for the selection of a Primary Reciever which is required for bi directional serial and IR communications Futher the Primary Receiver may be used to establish a particular display device as the source for EDID information e Mult transmitter configurations require explicit pairings of receivers to transmitters The transmitter s Bindings page contains separate tables for detected receivers and configured receivers In addition there is a global setting that enables automatic binding of detecte
12. and leave all other receivers with default addresses turned off Launch a browser session to the default IP address of an MPX1000 receiver which is 192 168 1 2 with a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 Type the default password which is Admin case sensitive User name is ignored If the unit has not yet been configured you will be prompted to enter a country code The wireless radio is disabled until a country code is entered In addition to enabling the radio the country code will establish legal bands channels and power limits Within the receiver menu select the control LAN Settings page and set the parameters as follows a TypetheIP address for L1 control LAN to match the network on which it will be placed Use this address for subsequent browser connections Do not use the following reserved IP addresses 0 0 0 0 192 168 1 10 192 168 1 1 192 168 1 2 192 168 10 xxx or 192 168 11 xxx b Typethe subnet mask for L1 c Type the gateway address for L1 or 0 0 0 0 if there is no gateway Apply the changes Label the unit with its new IP address 10 Return to step 3 until all MPX1000 receivers are configured with unique IP addresses Configure receiver system settings Optional Although optional it is recommended to configure each receiver with a friendly name These names will be displayed within the web interface of the transmitter To configure receiver system settings 1 Using a browser client access the we
13. displayed on wireless Number extension networks Actual Antenna Tx The effective radiated power inclusive of extension attenuation and gains due to Power power settings and specialized antennas Signal Strength Rx Anindication of the wireless signal strength on the receiver unit Only displayed Indication on wireless A V networks Ranges from 0 to 100 with 0 representing weak signal strength and 100 representing maximum signal strength A graphical display is also provided as follows Poor signal No bars or one red bar Passable signal quality A red bar and one or two yellow bars signal quality should be improved Good signal quality A red bar two yellow bars and one or two green bars Frame Rate Rx video frame rate on the receiver unit With no lost frames the frame rate will alternate between 29 and 30 frames per second Wireless bandwidth contention and poor signal quality may result in lower frame rates Refer to Fine Tuning Parameters on page 33 for tips on restoring acceptable frame rates 44 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide System Reboot The System Reboot page is displayed when you select Reboot from the transmitter or receiver main menu The page provides status updates during the reboot process and provides a Reboot Now button To reboot an extender 1 Click Reboot Now 2 reboot process will begin A message indicates that the system reboot is in progress System Reboot
14. is actively connected to a transmitter over a wired or wireless link Control LAN A LAN port on an MPX1000 receiver or transmitter labelled L1 that allows access to the on board web interface of the product 4 1000 Extender Installer User Guide Table 1 1 System Definitions for an MPX1000 Extender Solution Continued ED ms vz__ Term Definition Default EDID Factory default EDID information stored in an MPX1000 transmitter which describes the supported video characteristics of the MPX1000 transmitter Display Device Video projector plasma LCD display or other display device EDID Extended Display Identification Data A Video Electronics Standards Association VESA standard data format that contains basic information about a monitor and its capabilities including vendor information maximum image size color characteristics factory pre set timings frequency range limits and character strings for the monitor name and serial number Extension Network A generic term denoting an MPX1000 transmitter and all of its bound receivers whether wired or wireless HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP is a form of digital rights management used to secure digital audio and video content Input Media Module Input media module resides in the transmitter and accepts video input from a Source device IR Blaster Dual IR emitter part number IRB 10
15. primary receiver during configuration for each system The primary receiver has the following characteristics Only the primary receiver reports DDC EDID information back to the transmitter and thus back to the source device The primary receiver is the only receiver capable of bi directional IR transfers with the MPX1000 transmitter The primary receiver is the only receiver capable of bi directional RS232 serial transfers with the MPX1000 transmitter Receiver A single MPX1000R unit that decrypts uncompresses converts and manipulates the data back into the desired format and outputs to the connected supported display devices Source Device Computer HD DVD or other source of A V content Transmitter A single MPX1000T unit that compresses encrypts and transmits A V content and control data Wired Link A 10 100 Mbps wired connection between a transmitter and bound receivers Wireless Link An 802 11a connection between an MPX1000 transmitter and bound receivers 6 1000 Extender Installer User Guide Understanding User Interfaces Emerge MPX1000 HD multipoint extenders are accessible through two primary user interfaces an on board web server that allows browser based configuration and system monitoring and a front panel display that provides push button access to system status and initial network configuration Browser based configuration Browser based configuration is available for both MPX 1000 trans
16. 0 that connects to the IR tx port of the transmitter or the receiver and converts electrical signals that arrive at that port to IR signals for control of source and display devices IR Extension Flow of IR data across the MPX1000 extension network IR Local Loopback Flow of IR data from the IR rx receiver to the IR tx port on the same unit IR Remote Remote control that transmits device control information using an infra red LED IR rx port An infra red receive port located on an MPX1000 transmitter or receiver IR tx port An infra red emitter located on an MPX1000 transmitter or receiver Media LAN A LAN port on an MPX1000 receiver or transmitter labelled L2 that serves as a private wired network for transmission of A V media Media Module A modular field installable component that enables transmitter and receiver units to attach to various types of source and display devices Output Media Module Output media module that resides in the receiver and outputs video data to a display device Primary Display Device A display device attached to the primary MPX1000 receiver Primary EDID EDID information received from the primary display device which describes the characteristics of the display device Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1 1 System Definitions for an MPX1000 Extender Solution Continued De a a M Term Definition Primary Receiver A single MPX1000R unit that you specify as the
17. 140F 20C 60C 20 to 80 relative humidity non condensing across the operating Humidity temperature range Power Supply AC input 100 240 VAC AC Frequency 50 60 Hz Inrush Current 91 Amps Connections front IR Receiver IR input 3 5 Mini IR Blaster output 38KHz 2KHz the IR Blaster port supports enough drive current to handle 4 IR LEDs SMA Connector 2 Antenna Proprietary Zigbee Module Slot reserved for future use USB USB 1 1 reserved for future use Connections rear L1 RJ 45 Ethernet Connector 10 100 IEEE 802 3 used for local network control of device L2 RJ 45 Ethernet Connector 10 100 IEEE 802 3 used for streaming video RS 232 Female Serial Control input Power IEC Input Module Input Module Slot Appendices 61 Table E 1 MPX1000T HD Multipoint Extender Product Specifications Continued een en en en in een es ee ee aa zu un ee Regulatory Compliance Compliance Model Number CMN 2003 Series Standards FCC Class B UL cUL RoHS CE ICES 003 WEEE Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure radio bands UNII 1 4 channels 5 15 5 25 GHz UNII 3 4 channels 5 725 to 5 825 GHz Table E 2 MPX1000R HD Multipoint Extender Product Specifications 31 I mec oc Physical Attributes Height 1 7
18. D 1 Transmitter Rack Mount Brackets eese eerte 57 Figure D 2 Parts for Under Desk Mounting Option sese 58 Figure D 3 Installing the Horizontal Mounting Bracket Under Desk Option 58 iv MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide V LIST OF TABLES OF TABLES Table 1 1 System Definitions for an MPX1000 Extender Solution see 3 T ble 1 2 List Of Accessories ho eee e ai dan p a pee RR e eres 7 Table 2 1 Front Panel Transmitter eee eese eene entente eene entere nnne nennen nnne 11 Table 2 2 Rear Panel Transmitter eies esee a e E nennen 12 Table 2 3 Front Panel Receiver eese sese eene eene eene 13 Table 2 4 Rear Panel Receiver 14 Table 4 1 Methods for Fine Tuning eese 33 Table 4 2 gt Status Page Information eee et ER sides et EE 42 Table 4 3 Buttons for Manual Menu 2 4 0 4 500000000000000 45 Table 4 4 Buttons for Automatic Menu Display Mode esee 46 Table 4 5 Buttons for Parameter Modification Mode 225 47 Table LED Status Wireless Connection eese nennen eee 55 Table C 2 LED Status Wired Connection eese trennen rennen 55 Table C 3 LED Status Reset Button Press esses nennen 56 Table C 4 LED Status Flash Update
19. Emerge MPX1000 HD Multipoint Extender SALE fe SALE 3 00 E 7 90 Glass y hs i Glass Cleaner 2 SupermartSpecials _SupermartSpecials ALN i d Li 2 USA Notification Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Note In order to maintain compliance with relevant emission standards analog audio cables should contain a ferrite with a value of at least 150 ohms impedance at 100 MHz A clamp on ferrite may be used Canadian Notification This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of
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21. User Guide Reset button status You may perform multiple levels of reset using the button on the front panel of the receiver As you continue to hold the button the LED pattern will change reflecting the action to be performed The various LED patterns are described in the following table Table C 3 LED Status Reset Button Press All LEDs blinking or flashing together Hold time Interpretation Rate 2 blinks per If the reset button is released now the MPX1000 receiver will 25 5 seconds reset reboot without changing any configuration parameters If the reset button is released now the MPX1000 receiver will 5 10 seconds reset its login password to factory default and then it will reset and reboot Rate 4 flashes per second If the reset button is released now the MPX1000 receiver will gt 10 seconds reset all configuration parameters to factory defaults and then it will reset and reboot Rate 10 flashes per second The same reset functions are available on the MPX 1000 transmitter however status is provided via the front panel display Flash update status LED indicators provide the following status information during the flash update process Table C 4 LED Status Flash Update Flash update state LED Activity Green 2 LED flashing indicates that the flash update is in progress and that it has not In Progress failed While this LED is flashing one or more of
22. Width 12 75 Depth 7 54 Ambient Atmospheric Condition Ratings Operating Temperature 32F 118 4 F 0C 48C Storage Temperature 04F 140F 20C 60C 20 to 80 relative humidity non condensing across the operating temperature range Power Supply AC input 100 240 VAC AC Frequency 50 60 Hz Inrush Current 91 Amps Connections front IR Receiver IR input IR Blaster output 38KHz 2KHz the IR Blaster port supports enough drive current 3 5 Mini to handle 4 IR LEDs SMA Connector 2 Antenna Proprietary Zigbee Module Slot USB USB 1 1 Not Used at this time Connections rear L1 RJ 45 Ethernet Connector 10 100 IEEE 802 3 used for local network control of device 62 MPX 1000 Extender Installer User Guide Table E 2 MPX1000R HD Multipoint Extender Product Specifications Continued EE cR E UE SS L2 RJ 45 Ethernet Connector 10 100 IEEE 802 3 used for streaming video RS 232 Female Serial Control input Power IEC Input Module Input Module Slot Regulatory Compliance Compliance Model Number CMN 2003 Series Standards FCC Class B UL cUL RoHS CE ICES 003 WEEE Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure radio bands UNII 1 4 channels 5 15 5 25 GHz UNII 3 4 channels 5 725 to 5 825 GHz Table E 3 MPX1000T HDMI Input Module Product Specifications a _ _ _ _ W GW M B
23. alization process If a Power On Self Test POST error occurs a specific pattern will be displayed Please make note of the pattern prior to contacting Avocent technical support Wireless operation status When configured for wireless operation the LEDs indicate the current status of the connection If no connection exists a 2 step searching pattern sequence is displayed as follows Search pattern Green 1 and Green 2 will alternate all other LEDS remain off If a connection does exist the current signal level 0 5 of the connection is displayed using one of 6 LED patterns as follows Table C 1 LED Status Wireless Connection Appendices 55 Signal Level Red Amber 1 Amber 2 Green 1 2 0 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 1 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 2 ON ON OFF OFF OFF 3 ON ON ON OFF OFF 4 ON ON ON ON OFF 5 ON ON ON ON ON Wired operation status When configured for wired operation the LEDs indicate the current status of the connection If no connection exists a 2 step searching pattern sequence is displayed as follows Search pattern Green 1 and Green 2 will alternate all other LEDS remain off If a connection does exist the current signal level 0 5 of the connection is displayed using one of 6 LED patterns as follows Table C 2 LED Status Wired Connection Signal Level Red Amber 1 Amber 2 Green 1 Green 2 5 ON ON ON ON ON 56 MPX1000 Extender Installer
24. als The product supports HDMI digital audio and analog audio Analog audio ports are located on a field installable media module Your media module may support balanced audio unbalanced audio or both Unbalanced audio cabling should be limited to 10 feet or less When using the HDMI 2 1000 Extender Installer User Guide media module digital audio if present takes priority over analog audio Only a single stream of audio will be processed by the transmitter Audio will be output at the receiver in the same manner as it was input by the transmitter Control The product supports both RS232 and infrared control of source and display devices These control ports are located on the main chassis of the MPX1000 transmitter and receiver Thus they are permanent rather than field installable Every MPX1000 extender has both an IR receiver and an IR emitter IR strings are passed across the transmitter receiver link making it possible to control source devices while standing at a display device and vice versa A loopback function also makes it possible to control devices locally from either side of the extension network Likewise bi directional transmission of RS232 signals allows device management across the extension network Benefits The Emerge MPX1000 HD multipoint extender provides the following benefits Multipoint wired or wireless extension of High Definition HD content Low latency from input at transmitter to output at recei
25. an nitializing message during power up followed by the Avocent logo Press any button while the Avocent logo is displayed to enter the menu display system Display modes The front panel menu system has three major display modes e Manual Menu Navigation e Automatic Timed Menu Display e Parameter Modification In all display modes the Up and Down buttons automatically repeat every 750 milliseconds if pressed continuously Manual Menu Navigation While you are in Manual Menu Navigation mode the button definitions are as follows Table 4 3 Buttons for Manual Menu Navigation Button Description Up Scrolls up through a set of menu items within a menu NOTE While in this mode the A symbol is displayed in the upper left character position of the display to indicate that the Up button will scroll up to the next item in the menu If the menu being displayed only contains a single item scrolling is not possible This is indicated by the absence of the A symbol 46 MPX 1000 Extender Installer User Guide Table 4 3 Buttons for Manual Menu Navigation Continued aoe EEE De zz x Button Description Down Scrolls down through a set of items within a menu NOTE While in this mode the Wsymbol is displayed in the upper left character position of the display to indicate that the Down button will scroll down to the next item in the menu If the menu being displayed only contains a single item scrolling is not po
26. analog audio signals received on the RCA jacks and extend the data to all bound receivers Supported resolutions are defined in MPX1000T HD15 VGA Input Module Product Specifications on page 63 18 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide 19 Installation Getting Ready To begin installing your Emerge MPX1000 HD multipoint extenders do the following e proper precautions against antistatic discharge e Remove your MPX1000 transmitter receivers antennas and media modules from their boxes e Refer to the kit contents list to ensure that you have all the items necessary for your installation See Kit Contents on page 73 for a complete list of product contents e Place the units on a stable working surface To prevent radio receivers from being over driven allow a distance of three feet between adjacent units e Connect antennas to the extenders Fold the antennas inward while the extenders are in close proximity to each other Excessive signal strength will not damage the extenders but it may cause data loss and retransmission e Ensure that all units are turned off at this time Installing Media Modules MPX1000MT media modules provide media input ports and are intended for use with MPX 1000 transmitters MPX1000MR media modules provide media output ports and are intended for use with MPX1000 receivers NOTE Proper electrostatic discharge ESD protection should be used at all times To install a module into you
27. and video functionality For video functionality only the primary receiver passes EDID information back to the transmitter The MPX1000 transmitter is pre configured with default EDID information which accurately identifies the capability of the MPX1000 transmitter This EDID will be passed to a source device in lieu of information received from MPX1000 receivers As the transmitter learns about the attached display devices through receiver bindings it uses the information to create a more meaningful EDID string referred to as the active EDID string The process occurs as follows e Initially the active EDID string is blank e When a receiver binding occurs if the receiver is not the primary and if the active EDID string is blank then the transmitter will merge the received and default EDID strings such that the resulting string represents the common features supported by both devices This new string will be stored as the active EDID and will be reported to the source device e When the primary receiver binds with the transmitter for the first time the merge process will be repeated using the default and primary EDID strings e When bindings are established with subsequent receivers no action is taken e fa different receiver is selected as the primary via the transmitter s web interface then the merge process will be repeated when a new primary EDID string is received e the primary display device is replaced with a different model
28. antenna with 30 degree beam width Under desk mount brackets for MPX1000R 5GHz antenna extension kit two 1 meter cables and brackets 5GHz antenna extension kit two 2 meter cables and brackets 5GHz antenna extension kit two 3 meter cables and brackets 7 8 1000 Extender Installer User Guide Compatibility with Attached Devices The following sections provide guidelines regarding compatibility with source and display devices For an up to date device compatibility list refer to the MPX1000 extender product page on the Avocent web site EDID compatibility Display devices communicate with source devices using Extended Display Identification Data EDID a Video Electronics Standards Association VES standard data format that contains basic information about a monitor and its capabilities including vendor information maximum image size color characteristics factory pre set timings frequency range limits and character strings for the monitor name and serial number EDID information stored in a display device is passed to the MPX1000 receiver across the video cable through a digital path called the Display Data Channel DDC The receiver forwards this information to the transmitter which is responsible for passing EDID information to the source device thus enabling display and source devices to work together An MPX1000 extension network has a single primary receiver which has special responsibilities regarding serial IR
29. b interface of the 1000 receiver either directly or via the transmitter web interface Within the Receiver Menu launch the System Settings page Type a Device Name to associate a friendly name with the unit such as Aisle 4 Display The device name may contain any combination of printable characters but it cannot exceed 127 characters This name will be displayed for your convenience within the various web pages however it has no affect upon the operation of the named unit The name will also be displayed on the front panel of the MPX 1000 transmitter The additional settings are described in Radio Considerations on page 52 Leave these settings at their default values for now 26 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide 5 Apply the changes Configure receiver password Optional Refer to Change Password on page 31 for detailed instructions Initiating A Media Session Your MPX1000 transmitter is now ready to establish a media session with its bound receivers The following steps allow you verify proper operation of your media modules establish the Active EDID string at the MPX1000 transmitter and test compatibility of your source and display devices through the extension network To establish your first media session across the extension network 1 Turn off your MPX1000 transmitter and receivers 2 Turn off your display devices 3 Properly shut down off your source device if it is not already turned off at this
30. ble top or below table manner Detailed instructions are provided with the kit The following diagram illustrates the basic components of the kit 58 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Figure D 2 Parts for Under Desk Mounting Option The following diagram offers dimensions in inches of the RMK 56 horizontal mounting brackets when used in conjunction with the MPX1000R receiver 14 03 Figure D 3 Installing the Horizontal Mounting Bracket Under Desk Option NOTE Mounting accessories are ordered separately Contact your dealer for more information VESA mounting MPX1000 transmitters and receivers provide VESA MIS E threaded holes allowing you to choose from a wide range of third party ceiling wall tilt cabinet and desk mount products The VESA Appendices 59 MIS E standard is designed for mounting of mid size displays that weigh under 50 pounds Compliant products such as the MPX 1000 transmitter and receiver are equipped with a 200 x 100mm mounting hole pattern Please follow the mounting instructions provided with the third party mounting kit MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Appendix E Technical Specifications Table E 1 MPX1000T HD Multipoint Extender Product Specifications Physical Attributes Height 1 7 Width 17 Depth 7 54 Ambient Atmospheric Condition Ratings Operating Temperature 32F 118 4 F 0C 48C Storage Temperature 04F
31. d IR local loopback is disabled b Enabled IR local loopback is enabled 3 Click Apply to save the changes 42 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Blaster IR Local Loopback Disabled Help Figure 4 10 Serial Settings Page IR Parameters Regardless of the IR blaster mode setting all IR data received by the local IR receiver port on the transmitter is forwarded to all connected receivers This IR data will be sent to the IR transmit port at each of those receivers To configure IR control on a receiver 1 Select Serial Settings from the Receiver Menu located on the left side of the web page Figure 4 10 on page 42 illustrates these settings 2 Choose one of the following IR Local Loopback modes from the drop down list a Disabled IR local loopback is disabled b Enabled IR local loopback is enabled 3 Click Apply to save the changes Connection Status Monitoring The Connection Status page on the transmitter displays the operational status of the transmitter and all bound receivers Figure 3 4 on page 30 illustrates this web page Status content dynamically refreshes every five seconds Status table entries are largely common to both 1000 transmitters and receivers however some functions are specific to transmitters or receivers The following table describes the status information that is provided for MPX1000 transmitters Tx MPX1000 receivers Rx or both Table 4 2 Status Page Informati
32. d its associated display device may cause a noticable video or audio lag when compared to other receivers With this parameter it is possible to mimic this delay on other receivers thus bringing all display devices into synchronization Default value for this parameter is 200ms This delay provides an elastic buffer of roughly 7 frames allowing receivers to remain in lock step even if lost packets need to be retransmitted Reducing receiver latency below the default of 200ms may compromise synchronization across receivers However in applications consisting of one or two receivers it may be desirable to reduce this value if the primary application involves mouse driven presentations that are sensitive to latency If choppy video occurs on one or more receivers raise the value until smooth video is obtained 35 36 MPX 1000 Extender Installer User Guide Wireless and Wired Media LAN Settings Wireless Media LAN Settings Enable Wireless Connection IF Selects Wireless Connection Above parameters only apply if Wireless connection selected Media LAN L2 Settings O Selects Wired Connection ee Mops 207778 Enter value between 1 and 40 Above parameters only apply if Wired connection selected Figure 4 1 Transmitter Media LAN Settings Page Wireless Media LAN Settings 17 dBm 50mW Above parameters only apply if Wireless connection selected Help Figure 4 2 Rec
33. d receivers Entries in the Detected Receivers table contains entries that are dynamically added as receivers are detected on the wired L2 or wireless media LAN Each entry provides the MAC address and bind status of the receiver check box is provided for you to add detected receivers to the Configured Receivers table The Specified Receivers table allows explicit controls for receiver binding A bound receiver participates in media sessions with the transmitter Explictly unbound receivers may be bound by a different transmitter The global option labeled Automatically Bind Detected Receivers is used to indicate whether detected receivers are automatically bound or not NOTE Automatic binding results in a dynamic extension network in which receivers bind and unbind as they are turned on and off Although simple to establish dynamic extension networks lack a primary receiver which prevents the transmission of bi directional serial and IR data To establish explicit receiver bindings 1 Within the Detected Receivers table select the Add to Configured Receivers checkbox next to each detected receiver Figure 3 3 on page 24 illustrates the Detected Receivers table 2 Opbptional You may manually enter a receiver s MAC address MAC address labels are affixed to the bottom of an MPX1000 receiver 3 Optional Configure the Automatically Bind Detected Receivers setting using drop down list If enabled the transmitter will automatically b
34. d wireless channel The range of values at the receiver may be wider than the transmitter because the receiver is not explicitly configured for country code and wireless channel settings Nonetheless the receiver will not exceed legal power limits at any time The Actual Antenna Power field of a receiver s Connection Status page displays the receiver s true radiated power level Lower settings allow transmitters to be placed more closely This is useful when multiple video streams are required Higher values allow for increased distances between transmitters and receivers In addition Avocent offers optional extended distance antennas for this purpose The default power setting may overdrive radio receivers when MPX1000 transmitters and receivers are positioned in close proximity to each other within ten feet or less This may be the case during initial configuration and testing Over driven signals may result in lost frames or in extreme cases in dropped connections To avoid such errors select the lowest setting that results in a stable acceptable image Remember to raise transmit power levels when extenders are placed in their final locations Depending upon environmental conditions you may find it beneficial to configure receiver power settings to a value slightly lower than the transmitter s setting This will reduce contention among receivers and ensure that the transmitter has the most dominent signal Chapter 4 Additional Functi
35. e Control LAN To scroll through these top level menu selections when the Avocent logo is present press any of the four arrow buttons To navigate through these items press the Up or Down buttons To select and display a corresponding sub menu press the Center or Right buttons Press the Left button to return the front panel display to the Avocent logo Display Rx status The sub menu for this selection provides continually updated real time receiver status The following information is provided e Receiver identification MAC address and friendly name 48 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide e Primary status The primary receiver is identified by the presence of Pri in the name display e Signal strength reported by the receiver back to the transmitter e Frame rate Press the Up and Down buttons to manually scroll through status for all receivers Press the Right button to enter into a timed scrolling mode which displays status of all receivers in a round robin manner If you press any button while in the timed scrolling mode the display reverts back to the sub menu Press the Left button to return to the main menu Display Tx settings The sub menu for this selection allows you to display the following information e Transmitter identification MAC address and friendly name e Control LAN address L1 Settings IP address subnet mask and gateway e Media LAN Settings Wireless channel number or Wired for wired configurations
36. e MPX1000 extenders in a wired mode of operation NOTE The media LAN ports L2 of MPX1000 extenders are dynamically assigned an IP address There is no means to assign IP addresses to these ports NOTE Multiple transmitters may not share a single wired extension network To set up a wired media LAN l Interconnect the media LAN L2 ports of the MPX1000 transmitter and all receivers using standard 100Mbps Ethernet hubs or switches and UTP cabling 2 Using your browser client navigate to the Media LAN Settings page on the MPX1000 transmitter 3 Select the radio button that enables wired operation 4 Apply the change Validation of dynamic binding After power up initialization MPX1000 receivers automatically search both wired and wireless media LAN interfaces for an MPX1000 transmitter By default an MPX1000 transmitter will dynamically establish bindings with detected receivers Detected receivers are dynamically listed in the transmitter s web interface and on its front panel display To validate your media LAN and bindings 1 Plug all receiver line cords into the AC mains and turn on your receivers 2 Waitfor the LEDs on all units to become locked This indicates that the receivers have successfully initialized and detected the transmitter 3 Launch a browser session to the transmitter s web utility and select the Bindings link in the transmitter menu 4 Scroll to the bottom of the Bindings page and verify that all
37. e new display device is validated by the source device The duration of this process may last up to 15 seconds The session will continue automatically upon successful authentication In the event that a revoked key is detected the session will terminate to all display devices In this case the user will need to determine which display device is presenting a revoked key and remove it from the extension network Once removed the MPX1000 transmitter must be rebooted to flush the key from its memory At that point the session should resume normally to all compliant display devices In the event that a display does not support HDCP then the MPX1000 receiver will not send protected content to that display device Unprotected analog audio will be processed normally by the MPX1000 receiver The MPX1000 receiver supports connection to compliant display devices Connection to devices such as an HDCP compliant switch which may present multiple keys is not supported Should this occur the MPX1000 receiver will refrain from sending video content to the device Other receivers in the extension network will not be affected 10 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Rack Mount Safety Considerations Before installing the appliance and other components in the rack if not already installed stabilize the rack in a permanent location Install the equipment starting at the bottom of the rack then work to the top Avoid uneven loading or overloading of rac
38. e transmitter e Output media module for the receiver shown below Media received from a source device at the input module of the transmitter is processed and passed to bound receivers where it is properly converted and sent to display devices through the output media module Media modules must be installed in all MPX1000 extenders for proper operation NOTE With your MPX1000 unit you have received two snap on ferrites If you are using the analog audio RCA Jacks these ferrites should be applied to each end of the cables Apply the ferrites approximately one inch from the cable ends One ferrite goes around both cables HDMI media module For the HDMI media module audio is limited to a single stream HDMI digital audio if present takes priority over analog audio Captive Screw RCA Jacks Unbalanced Audio HDMI Type A Figure 2 5 HDMI Media Module Figure 2 5 illustrates an HDMI input media module The HDMI output module although reverse in function has a similar look and feel Supported resolutions are defined in MPX1000T HDMI Input Module Product Specifications on page 62 HD15 media module The HD15 media module is intended for use with computer graphics and video Chapter 2 Hardware Overview 17 Captive Screw RCA Jacks Unbalanced Audio 15 Pin HD female Connector Figure 2 6 HD15 Media Module Figure 2 6 illustrates a HD15 VGA input media module The MPX 1000 transmitter will automatically process
39. e web page is the same as the Erase boot region state It shows the update progress and a percent complete 3 The main firmware application region on Flash memory is erased The web page shows the update progress and a percent complete while updating every three seconds Again do not turn off while in this state Press Cancel if necessary to return to the main Flash Update page 5 main firmware application is written to Flash memory The web page is the same as the Erase application region state it shows the update progress and a percent complete 6 Ifthe Flash upgrade process successfully completes the web page indicates this and the unit will reboot to complete the update process Flash update status The receiver has five colored LEDs on the front panel that communicate the current state of the device The LEDs are located in the following order left to right RED AMBER2 GREENI GREEN2 While the receiver is upgrading Flash memory these lights show the current state of the Flash update Each LED has a specific meaning as follows e GREEN Flashes to indicate that the upgrade is in progress and that it has not failed While this LED is flashing one or more of the GREENI 2 or AMBER1 LEDs will also be a solid color or blinking to indicate the progress of the Flash upgrade e GREENI Blinks while file download is in progress On solid after download has completed e AMBER Blinks while erase or Fla
40. eeeeeeeeesees 1 Titr d chion MEER 1 Be tures nn 1 Vide0 iiio pepe e DR ae p DM EE 1 hoe er p REP me 1 Control ere Rep ptit titan bete 2 Benefits a oett pee iet ei e Dg e o P DR eH SED 2 System OVerViewa sa d ehe ie e Ea RR RE e Aes del b ie ope bee dieat 3 Systenmdefinitions x en P PIE ERE RP pU edd 3 Understanding User Interfaces sn aa i o EERE AE 6 Browser based configur tion c ca ie rette He ee EE EEEE EEIEIEE Ea eite 6 Front panel display e a ete iet Ue ge Par a ed 6 e e P E Re d e t o e nde dies 7 Compatibility with Attached Devices essent ether etre nennen 8 EDID compatibility sao oo RO E ei Ep Per ire edet 8 HDCP compatibility iia e ele REN E eer eo IR e RELY E eH e REDE el 9 Rack Mount Safety 5 reverse renerne renee ener eene eene 10 Chapter 2 Hardware 11 Transmitter eite aeta vtta rait ON ea a ette doe riae 11 Receiver nern ge d UR EUR EON RE bs 13 Media Modules sno at ne D OR p P ree 16 HDMI media module i an i t e n ud ER 16 HDI media module bro pneu 16 Chapter 3 Installation 19 Getting Reddy eiie Bee eee p egi dett eet en eed eie pe eed ce 19 Installing Media Module
41. eiver Media LAN Settings Page General A V Settings Above parameters apply for both wireless and wired connections Help Figure 4 3 Transmitter A V Settings Page General AIV Settings Receiver Video Latency ms 200 Enter value between 50 and 450 Receiver Audio Latency ms 200 Enter value between 50 and 450 Figure 4 4 Receiver A V Settings Page Serial Control Serial passthrough is a mode of operation in which serial data arriving at the serial port of a transmitter may be broadcast to display devices attached to all receivers Conversely data arriving Chapter 4 Additional Functions 37 at the serial port of the primary receiver will be forwarded to the transmitter and made available to the source device through its serial port Thus bidirectional serial transfers can be exchanged only between the devices connected to the transmitter and primary receiver Unidirectional serial communication from the transmitter is made available to all receivers Serial passthrough mode is enabled via the web interface of an MPX1000 transmitter Serial port settings such as baud rate flow control data size top bits and parity are also configurable only via the transmitter s web interface When serial passthrough is enabled this configuration information is forwarded to all receiver units within the extender network When serial mode is disabled there is no processing of serial data on either the transmitter or the receive
42. eivers to bind Turn on your source device Start a media stream from the source device to the MPX 1000 transmitter Using the browser client launch to the transmitter s Connection Status page Figure 3 4 on page 30 illustrates the Connection Status page Verify frame rate and signal quality for each of the bound receivers Make final adjustments if necessary 30 MPX 1000 Extender Installer User Guide NOTE Radio signals propagate outward from the antenna in a disk like perpendicular manner A vertical antenna results in horizontal signal propagation For this reason best performance is obtained when the transmitter and receiver antennas are similarly oriented and aligned on the same horizontal or vertical plane NOTE With your MPX1000 unit you have received two snap on ferrites If you are using the analog audio RCA Jacks these ferrites should be applied to each end of the cables Apply the ferrites approximately one inch from the cable ends One ferrite goes around both cables Transmitter Status MPX Transmitter 00 E0 86 08 2A C8 00 E0 86 08 2A C7 0000000270033434 0 United States 0 T Transmitter HDMI Operational 2 joined receivers 192 168 10 1 44 17 dBm 50 mW DVI 1024 x 768p 4 3 60Hz Yes Hely Bound Receiver Status 192 168 10 100 TEM b 100 gam EE EE Figure 3 4 Connection Status Page Final Adjustments Presentation of audio and video media should no
43. ffers specialized antennas for improved distance or higher performance in certain bands See the Avocent web site for more information Status Lights Five colored LEDs that communicate the current state of the device Located on the front panel in the following order left to right RED AMBER1 AMBER2 GREEN1 GREEN2 See MPX1000R Receiver LED Status on page 54 for a detailed description of LED status indicators USB Port USB type A reserved for future use Power PWR LED built into the unit to indicate that power is connected and turned ON USB L1 L2 Media Module Slot Figure 2 4 Emerge MPX1000 HD Multipoint Extender Receiver Rear Table 2 4 Rear Panel Receiver Item Description L1 Ethernet Port RJ 45 10 100 Ethernet for web based management of the MPX1000 receiver Chapter 2 Hardware Overview 15 Table 2 4 Rear Panel Receiver Continued Item Description L2 Ethernet Port RJ 45 10 100 Ethernet for sending video data from the transmitter to all bound receivers Serial Port RS 232 9 pin serial port to support serial passthrough for control of display devices Power Power socket with built in fuse and on off switch USB Port USB Type B reserved for future use Media Module Slot Open slot on rear used for insertion of A V media module 16 MPX 1000 Extender Installer User Guide Media Modules Two types of media modules exist as follows Input media module for th
44. finition computer graphics or video and associated audio from one source to as many as eight display devices in a wired or wireless manner Display device control data content protection and interactive device control signals including IR and serial are passed from source to sink through the extension network providing a fully managed solution Modular support is available for HDMI video and audio DVI D and analog signals including component video computer graphics and stereo audio Features The Emerge MPX1000 HD multipoint extender is a modular system Audio Video A V data whether analog or digital is converted to a compressed and encrypted digital stream before transmission To ensure support for a wide range of current and future video standards video input and output connections are provided in the form of field installable media modules All media modules are purchased separately The product supports both digital and analog video Video input output ports are located on a field installable media module Your media module may support HDMI VGA or component video Audio and video signals received at the input port of the transmitter s media module are compressed encrypted and transmitted over a 10 100 Mb Ethernet link or a wireless link to one or more receivers The product does not provide scaling of images nor does it provide interlacing or deinterlacing The product does however extend both interlaced and progressive video sign
45. gure the extender for a chan nel in the appropriate band Select Media LAN Settings from the main menu From Wireless Channel pull down menu select an appropriate channel Repeat steps 3 through 7 for each active receiver These settings allow the extenders to properly configure transmit power to compensate for extension loss and report true effective radiated power allowing for high gain antennas 54 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Appendix C MPX1000R Receiver LED Status The MPX1000R receiver features five LEDs used to indicate the status of the receiver The following diagram illustrates the order and color of the LEDs LED 5 Green 2 LED 4 Green 1 LED 3 Amber 2 LED 2 Amber 1 LED 1 Red Figure C 1 MPX1000R LED Status Indicators LED sequences convey operational states and status of the receiver The following sections define the key LED sequences of the product NOTE When a LED is described as Flashing it is flashing on and off at a rate of 4 flashes per second When a LED is described as Blinking it is blinking on and off at a slower rate of 1 5 seconds per blink When a LED is described as On Solid it is continuously illuminated and is neither blinking nor flashing Receiver power status During system initialization the LEDs will turn on from left to right until all LEDs are on Then the LEDs will turn off from right to left until all LEDs are off This pattern will repeat throughout the system initi
46. he VGA source may be operating at a resolution not supported by the MPX1000 transmitter e Ifyou are on a laptop toggle the video back to the laptop display and check the resolution of the secondary monitor To test the connection between the transmitter and the receiver change the secondary monitor setting to 640 x 480 60Hz resolution Again toggle the video to the VGA connector Video should now appear e f your source device is a desktop PC or server then you must disconnect the MPX1000 transmitter from its port and connect a monitor in its place It may be necessary to reboot the computer to establish video Change the resolution to 640 x 480 60Hz After changing the resolution on the PC restart the PC or power cycle your VGA source Quickly reconnect to the MPX1000 transmitter while the VGA source is initializing e After you have obtained video at the 640 x 480 resolution you may change the resolution on the source to one of the other supported resolutions Chapter 3 Installation 29 Transmitter and Receiver Placement To find acceptable locations for your extenders Turn off all MPX1000 extenders Turn off your source and display devices Place the transmitters and receivers in their desired locations without firmly mounting the units Turn on the MPX1000 extenders and raise antennas to their upright positions Allow the units to initialize and bind Using the receiver signal strength indicator f
47. i Part Number Description MPX1000MR HD15 Receiver media module Table 1 6 MPX1000 Transmitter VGA Media Module Kit Contents Part Number Description MPX1000MT HD15 Transmitter media module 75 A A V signals 1 Accessories 7 Active EDID 3 B Benefits MPX 1000 Extender product 2 Bound receiver 3 C Configuration transmitter 20 Configure network settings 6 Control LAN 3 D Default EDID 4 Definitions 3 Display device 4 Display modes front panel 45 E EDID handling 8 Extension 4 Extension Network 4 F Features MPX1000 HD Multipoint Extender 1 Front panel display 45 Front panel receiver 13 Front panel transmitter 11 H HDCP 4 9 Input media module 4 Installing media module 19 L Latency 2 Lip sync 2 Main menu front panel display 47 Media module 4 16 19 Media module HD15 16 Media module HDMI 16 Output media module 4 76 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide System configuration diagram 3 T Web based interface 6 Wired link 5 Transmitter 5 11 U User interfaces 6 Wireless link 5 ON Avocent For Technical Support www avocent com support Avocent Corporation 4991 Corporate Drive Huntsville Alabama 35805 6201 USA Tel 1 256 430 4000 Fax 1 256 430 4031 Avocent Canada 20 Mural Street Unit 5 Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 1K3 Canada Tel 1 877 992 9239 Fax 1 877 524 2985 590 671 501D Avocent
48. in progress Downloading the update The image file is downloaded via TFTP The web page indicates that the download is in progress This page updates every three seconds Press Cancel if necessary to return to the main Flash Update page Installing the update After the image file has been downloaded the web page shows version numbers for the main firmware application and the boot firmware For each the current version is displayed as well as the new version provided by the image file Appendices 67 To install the Flash update 1 Check the version numbers and decide whether you want to proceed with the Flash update 2 Click Install Image to start the Flash update process or click Cancel to return to the main Flash Update page NOTE Do not turn off the unit while the download is in progress 68 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Flash update progress The web page shows the update progress and a percent complete for each of the Flash update steps The web page updates every three seconds Press Cancel if necessary to return to the main Flash Update page Do not turn off the unit because it may not recover NOTE Flash update steps for Erase boot region and Write boot image do not occur if the current boot version and the new boot version are the same To continue with the Flash update steps and progress 1 First the boot region in Flash memory is erased 2 Next the boot region on Flash memory is written Th
49. ind all detected receivers detected that are not explicitly disabled for binding in the Configured Receivers table Apply the changes and navigate back to the Bindings page 5 Inthe Configured Receivers table set the Bind Allowed checkbox to configure each receiver as explicitly bound able to receive media data or not bound able to bind with a different transmitter Figure 3 3 on page 24 illustrates the Configured Receivers table 6 Click the Primary radio button to assign one unit as the Primary receiver for bi directional exchange of IR and serial data and reception of EDID information 7 Apply the changes 24 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Bindings Configured Receivers Receiver MAC Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Detected Receivers ED 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 86 00 00 00 00 00 00 oo 07 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Receiver Address 00 EQ 86 07 6 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 73 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 FD Currently Bound Y Automatically Bind Detected Receivers Enabled Figure 3 3 Bindings Page Receiver configuration Optional Primary Accessing your receiver s web interface The on board web interface of an MPX1000 receiver may be accessed indirectly through the control LAN port L1 of the transmitter or directly via the control LAN port L1 of the receiver itself By default the transmitter will forward web traffic between
50. interface By default front panel configuration is enabled This setting may be changed in the System Settings page Screen saver The front panel display has a screen saver that automatically comes on if no buttons are pressed for 30 consecutive minutes When the screen saver is active it horizontally scrolls the current screen off the left edge of the display while scrolling in a blank screen from the right The process repeats every four seconds While the screen saver is active updates to the content of the display occur only during the four seconds that the screen stops in the center of the display Automatic timed updates to the contents of the screen are delayed while the screen is actively scrolling and will not occur until the screen reaches its center position This lets you see every automatic status update even if the screen saver is active while the RxStatus is in scan mode Press any key while the screen saver is active to immediately stop the screen saver and display the current screen in its normal centered position on the front panel 50 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide 51 mm Appendix A Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Avocent product If an issue should develop follow the steps below for the fastest possible service To resolve an issue 1 Check the pertinent section of the manual to see if the issue
51. its control LAN L1 port and its media LAN L2 port or wireless LAN interface whichever is active Thus no setup or cabling is required to access the web interface of an MPX receiver Hypertext links to active receivers are displayed at the bottom of the Transmitter Menu Receivers are identified by their MAC address however once configured friendly names will be displayed A receiver s web interface may be accessed by clicking on its entry in the Active Receivers list Once connected to the receiver the Active Receivers list will be replaced with a hyperlink to the transmitter Should you wish to establish a dedicated wired LAN for web access to MPX1000 transmitters and receivers the following section will guide you through the process Remove cl Add Configured Receivers 1000 receiver control LAN L1 settings Optional Should you wish to establish a dedicated wired control LAN for management of MPX1000 extenders it will be necessary to establish unique IP addresses for the control LAN ports L1 of each receiver and transmitter to be placed on the shared LAN Chapter 3 Installation 25 To establish a wired control LAN for MPX1000 receivers 1 8 9 Interconnect the control LAN L1 ports of the MPX1000 transmitter and all receivers using industry standard 10 100Mbps Ethernet components Attach your browser client to the control LAN Turn on a single MPX1000 receiver
52. itter Menu select the System Settings page 2 Typea friendly name into the Device Name text box This name will be displayed throughout the web interface as means to identify the transmitter 3 You may disable the ability to change the IP address of the transmitter via the front panel five button interface By default this capability is enabled 4 The additional settings are described in Radio Considerations on page 52 Leave these settings at their default values for now 5 Apply the changes System Settings FERE 5 00 E0 86 08 2A C8 MPX Transmitter None Antenna Type LGAS1G OMN Low Gain 2 2dB Band 1 Omni L pene Not present Enabled v ef BRER R D Rare tmb Figure 3 2 System Settings Validating media LAN connectivity Media session data is transferred from an MPX 1000 transmitter to bound receivers either through the wireless LAN interface or the L2 wired LAN interface By default MPX1000 transmitters are configured for wireless operation MPX1000 receivers are configured neither for wired or wireless operation rather they search for an active transmitter first on their wired LAN and then on their wireless LAN interface The following sections will guide you through a quick test of the wireless and wired modes of operation 22 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Wired Media LAN L2 setup Optional Perform the following steps only if you wish to us
53. ks Elevated ambient temperature In a closed rack assembly the operation temperature of the rack environment can be greater than room ambient Use care not to exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the unit Reduced air flow Carefully install the equipment in a rack so that an adequate amount of airflow is maintained for safe operation of the equipment Mechanical loading Avoid a potentially hazardous condition caused by uneven mechanical loading by carefully mounting the equipment in the rack Circuit overloading Consider the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Observe equipment nameplate ratings for maximum current Reliable earthing Maintain reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit for example use of power strips 11 Hardware Overview Transmitter Because of its modular design the transmitter is able to attach to a wide range of source devices The media input port is provided as a field installable module which allows the product to support an expanding range of media types as additional modules are released Table 2 1 provides an overview of the transmitter Omni directional Antenna Front Panel Display IR Receiver Power IR Blaster USB eset Figure 2 1 Emerge MPX1000 HD Multi
54. le 2 Unbalanced Audio Input HD15 Analog Video Input Video HD15 A V Input Port Supports the following resolutions 640 480 60Hz 800 600 60Hz gt 1024 x 768 60Hz 1280 x 720 60Hz 1280 x 768 60Hz Audio Line Audio Inputs Less than or equal to 10K Ohm with 0 36db of headroom Sensitivity Frequency Response The Analog audio frequency response 20Hz 20Khz with a 3dB per octave roll off beginning at 14 kHz 64 MPX 1000 Extender Installer User Guide Table E 5 MPX1000T HD15 VGA Input Module Product Specifications Continued Regulatory Compliance Compliance Model Number CMN 2003 Series Standards FCC Class B UL cUL RoHS CE ICES 003 WEEE Table E 6 MPX1000R HD15 VGA Output Module Product Specifications RCA Female 2 Unbalanced Audio Input HD15 Analog Video Output Video Video Gain Unity 1DB Limited to the following resolutions 640 x 480 60Hz 800 x 600 60Hz 1024 x 768 60Hz 1280 x 720 60Hz 1280 x 768 60Hz HD15 A V Input Port Audio Audio Gain Unity Line Audio Outputs Line audio outputs should be 600 Ohm with a internal resistance of about 150 Ohm The Analog audio frequency response 20Hz 20Khz with a 3dB per octave roll off Frequency Response beginning at 14 kHz Regulatory Compliance Compliance Model Number CMN 2003 Series Standards FCC Class B UL cUL RoHS CE ICES 003
55. looped locally within an MPX1000 transmitter or the primary receiver will also be sent normally across the extension network IR data looped locally on a receiver other than the primary receiver will not be forwarded to the extension network NOTE The product provides contention handling to prevent the inadvertent mixing of IR extension data with IR loopback data For this reason the local IR loopback function at an MPX1000 receiver is temporarily disabled while the unit is processing IR data received from the MPX1000 transmitter Similarly if IR blaster mode is enabled on a receiver any IR data sent from the transmitter to that receiver is ignored and not emitted by that receiver while the receiver is emitting IR data detected locally by its own IR receive port Should contention occur it will be necessary to repeat the ignored IR command via the remote Configuring IR control Use the IR Blaster section on the Configuration web page to enable or disable local IR loopback which is the flow of data from the IR rx receiver to the IR tx emitter port on the same MPX1000 extender IR extension the flow of data across the extension network is unaffected by this setting To configure IR control on a transmitter 1 Select Serial Settings from the Transmitter Menu located on the left side of the web page Figure 4 10 on page 42 illustrates these settings 2 Choose one of the following IR Local Loopback modes from the drop down list a Disable
56. may be forwarded across the extension network or locally forwarded from the IR rx to the IR tx port on the same MPX1000 unit IR extension permits a presenter to control a source device from the location of the display device Local loopback of IR data permits an administrator to manage display devices from the equipment rack and or a presenter to control a display device from the location of the display Similar to serial data IR data is broadcast across the extension network from an MPX1000 transmitter to all bound receivers Bi directional IR data is limited to the transmitter and the primary receiver For the sake of clarity the flow of IR data from the IR rx receiver to the IR tx port on the same MPX1000 unit shall be referred to as IR local loopback Also for clarity the flow of IR data across the extension network shall be called IR extension IR functionality works as follows Upon boot up an MPX1000 transmitter will forward IR data detected at its IR rx receiver to all bound receivers across the extension network This flow cannot be disabled When an MPX1000 receiver is selected as the primary receiver IR data detected at its IR rx receiver will be forwarded across the extension network to the MPX1000 transmitter where it will be emitted to the source device through the dual emitter This IR data will not be forwarded to other MPX1000 receivers This flow cannot be disabled 40 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide
57. mitters and receivers The web interface provides access to the following functions Configure system settings Configure network settings Display hardware and firmware version Display connection status and signal strength Update firmware Reboot system Reset to factory defaults Change password Front panel display The front panel of the transmitter has a 5 button menu display that provides access to the following functions View receiver connection status including signal strength and frame rate Single receiver and multi receiver scan modes are supported View receiver configuration including receiver name and MAC address Single receiver and multi receiver scan modes are supported View transmitter configuration including IP L1 and MAC address Configure transmitter IP settings L1 Accessories The following accessories are available for use with Emerge MPX1000 HD multipoint extenders Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1 2 List of Accessories Part Number Description DVI HDMI Adapter male DVI D to HDMI female IRB 100 Dual IR emitter 3 5MM plug IRB Y 3 5mm mini jack splitter for connection of 2 IRB 100 emitters to an MPX1000MR HD15 MPX1000MR HDMI MPX1000MT HD15 MPX1000MT HDMI HGA51G DIR30 RMK 56 5G 1M 5G 2M 5G 3M MPX1000 extender MPX1000R media module VGA MPX1000R media module HDMI MPX1000T media module VGA MPX1000T media module HDMI High gain 51GHz directional
58. nection Status Monitoring i P e er 42 System REVOO viva scons testes ete Ne Ba Pa e E ERE ERR Yet ERI tea de De 44 Reset to Factory Defaults ves ues deer etre reas tee itte ye 44 IIO DS TANI 45 Display modes t roe n een aede loa HE 45 Main MENU m 47 Sereen saver tede deed Ree odas de quete piae Bene 49 AppendixA Technical Support 5 uU rre e ert eee dtes 51 E E 51 Appendix B Radio Considerations eee eese eterne nennen nennen trennen trennen 52 Appendix C MPX1000R Receiver LED Status eese nennen eere eene enne 54 Appendix D Mounting Options stets arbre pe La ere e rtp 57 Appendix E Technical Specifications esee eese eene tenente trennen nnne nennen 60 Appendix Displaying Firmware and Hardware Versions eene 65 Appendix Upgrading MPX Firmware eese eterne eene tenerent rennen eene 66 Appendix Supported ISO Country Codes esee 70 Appendix I Kit Contents e t Pe Rt ee t e HEU UPS 73 xi xii MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Product Overview Introduction Emerge MPX 1000 HD multipoint transmitters and receivers work in unison to form a managed audio video extension network able to deliver a synchronized stream of high de
59. not a conflict with other nearby wireless devices It might be useful to attempt using a wired media LAN to check for possible radio related issues Make sure that you have selected a primary receiver The primary is responsible for generation of EDID information for the source device Troubleshooting tips for DVI and HDMI media Initiate a video hot plug of the source and display devices to ensure that the EDID information has been read and transferred across the extension network Power cycle the transmitter to clear invalid HDCP keys which may have been collected from a non valid display device An invalid key will prevent the transmitter from sending protected content Determine if you are sending protected content If so do all of the display devices have appropriate content protection keys If only one display is not working try making it the primary Perform a hotplug of the video connection HDMI VGA If the problem is resolved and the displays are different models there may be a incompatibility between the options these monitors support 28 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Troubleshooting tips for VGA media Display devices differ widely in their support of video resolution refresh rates color depth and other configurable features To enable a workable means for source and display devices to negotiate commonly supported settings for a media session a display data channel standard has been adopted by the industr
60. on Tx Field Rx Description Device Name Both Provides a friendly name for an MPX1000 transmitter or receiver for ease of identification within the web interface Control LAN MAC Both L1 MAC address control LAN of the transmitter or receiver also printed on Address external label on the unit Wired Media LAN Tx L2 MAC address media LAN of the transmitter MAC Address Serial Number Tx The serial number assigned to the unit Chapter 4 Additional Functions 43 Table 4 2 Status Page Information Continued Field Rx Description OEM ID Tx The OEM identifier assigned to the unit This information may be required for technical support but is not required for normal use of the product Country Code Both The country code for the product See Supported ISO Country Codes on page 70 This is currently not user configurable Product Type Both The product type for the unit MPX1000T or MPX1000R Operational Status Tx For transmitters this field will indicate the number of bound active receivers For receivers this field will indicate if the receiver is currently connected to a transmitter For all units this field will provide flash upgrade status AN Module Both The type of media module inserted such as HD15 or HDMI Session IP Both The IP address for the LAN interface on the extension network Address Wireless Channel Both The wireless channel number in use Only
61. on mode the button definitions are as follows Table 4 5 Buttons for Parameter Modification Mode Button Description Up Changes the parameter value to the next valid value in the upward direction Note While in this mode the symbol is displayed in the lower right character position of the display to indicate that pressing the Up button will increase the value of the parameter Down Changes the parameter value to the next valid value in the downward direction Note While in this mode the W symbol is displayed in the lower right character position of the display to indicate that pressing the Down button will decrease the value of the parameter Left Center or Right Switches the display mode back to the Manual Menu Navigation mode The front panel display will continue to show the current menu item Note While in this mode gt symbol is displayed in the upper right character position of the display to indicate that selection is possible for this menu item If no gt symbol appears in the display this menu item is not selectable and pressing the Center or Right button has no effect for this menu item Left Goes back to the previous menu For example pressing the Left button will undo the action previously initiated by pressing the Center or Right button Main menu The top level menu selections for the front panel display are as follows e Display Rx Status e Display Tx Settings e Configur
62. ons Table 4 1 Methods for Fine Tuning Continued If you are fine tuning Then choose Sharpness of computer graphics Luma Chroma Percentages on the A V Settings page of the transmitter Figure 4 3 on page 36 illustrates this web page This parameter affects the way in which the transmitter processes luma and chroma information available in the input video stream By default 67 of the output stream is dedicated to luma information and 33 of the output stream is dedicated to chroma information This ratio is well suited for a combination of motion video and some computer graphics For applications that are heavily slanted toward still graphic images with sharp edges you may have better results by increasing luma to 80 Experiment with the slider bar to find the settings that are best for your application Audio video synchronization across display devices Receiver Video Latency and Receiver Audio Latency on the A V Settings page of the receiver Figure 4 4 on page 36 illustrates this web page The extension network is designed to maintain synchronization of audio and video signals across the output media modules of all bound receivers Thus audio and video output will appear as synchronized across all display devices as long as the devices themselves introduce equivalent latency prior to display Introduction of scalers converters or other active processing devices between the output of a single MPX1000 reciever an
63. or guidance position the units and antennas as needed to obtain optimal signal strength If possible seek to obtain three or more signal strength LEDs on the front of the receiver If necessary signal strength may be optimized as follows a Increase your transmitter power See Table 4 1 on page 33 for more information b Use specialized directional or high gain antennas See Antenna Options on page 52 for more information c Useantenna extension cables Extensions may be used to raise antennas above obstructions near the extenders See Antenna Options on page 52 for specific options and installation instructions d Reposition your extenders See Radio Considerations on page 52 for additional information NOTE If transient obstructions such as people boxes or vehicles are anticipated during normal operation then simulate these factors as best you can to observe their effect upon signal strength under real world conditions 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 Once acceptable signal strength is attained turn off the 1000 transmitter and receivers Mount the MPX1000 extenders securely without altering their orientation See Appendix Mounting Options on page 57 Attach the video and audio source devices to the MPX 1000 transmitter Attach the video and audio sink devices to the MPX 1000 receiver s Turn on your sink devices Turn on your MPX 1000 receivers Turn on your MPX1000 transmitter and wait for the rec
64. ple holds true in both cases To restore smooth video and audio playback adjust the data rate setting downward as needed to obtain a frame rate of 24 fps or greater this will reduce media LAN congestion allowing the frame rate to rise The effect of changes will be noticable within a few seconds It is advisable to maintain the highest setting that yields an acceptable frame rate Ensure that each receiver is properly aligned for maximum signal quality before adjusting the data rate 33 34 1000 Extender Installer User Guide Table 4 1 Methods for Fine Tuning Continued e gr ng GM ES vvzux eazs zz ii If you are fine tuning Then choose wireless channel contention Wireless Channel from the drop down list on the Media LAN Settings resulting from other page of the transmitter Figure 4 1 on page 36 illustrates this web page wireless devices Supported channels are provided in a drop down list The selected channel will be used by the transmitter and bound receivers Once changed the media session will drop and bound receivers will enter a search mode Once the transmitter is detected the session will continue automatically wireless transmission Maximum Transmitter Power field on the Media LAN Settings page This power settings Setting must be made separately to transmitters and receivers Figure 4 1 on page 36 illustrates this web page The range of values at the transmitter is determined by the country code an
65. point Extender Transmitter Front Front Panel Buttons Table 2 1 Front Panel Transmitter Item Description Front Panel Buttons Up Down Left and Right Arrows surrounding a Select button used to view status and configuration settings and to set initial parameters Unit Reset Recessed momentary button 12 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Table 2 1 Front Panel Transmitter Continued FB gu cm zz m Item Description Infrared IR Receiver Port Captures signals from an IR remote controller for broadcast through the extension network Infrared IR Blaster Port The dual IR tx emitter connects to this port via a 3 5mm jack Omni directional Antenna Used to establish the wireless link between the transmitter and bound receivers Avocent offers specialized antennas for improved distance or higher performance in certain bands See the Avocent web site for more information Front Panel Display Built into the unit see Front Panel Display on page 45 Power PWR LED LED built into the unit to indicate that power is connected and switched ON USB Port USB type A reserved for future use Power Serial x Media ModuleSlot USB Li L Figure 2 2 Emerge MPX1000 HD Multipoint Extender Transmitter Rear Table 2 2 Rear Panel Transmitter Item Description L1 Ethernet Port RJ 45 10 100 Mbps Ethernet for web based management of the MPX1000 transmitter L2 Ethernet Port
66. r a transmitter and receivers The Flash update process goes through several different stages The web interface displays a different page depending on its current state It is possible to upgrade the firmware of an MPX1000 receiver across the wireless media extension network Although the update process can be initiated during an active media session it is recommended to disconnect the source device from the MPX1000 transmitter prior to starting the upgrade process This will allow more bandwidth for transmission of the upgrade file thus reducing the overall time to perform the upgrade The upgrade will complete in the shortest possible time when initiated directly via the physical control LAN L1 port of an MPX1000 receiver To start a Flash update 1 Select Flash Upgrade from the Transmitter Menu or Receiver Menu located on the left side of the web page 2 the IP address of the TFTP server from which you are downloading the new Flash image By default this will be the address of the server making the request NOTE TFTP is used to download the image file to do this it must be properly configured on the server 3 Type the full path name of the image file to be downloaded NOTE You may need to specify the file name relative to the server s TFTP root directory 4 Click Apply If you provided valid parameters the Flash update process starts downloading the image file NOTE Do not turn off the unit while the download is
67. r s Serial settings on all source and display devices must correspond with the serial settings established via the web interface on the transmitter In summary serial operation of the product is as follows e fserial passthrough is enabled then data received at the serial port of the transmitter will be broadcast through the extension network to all bound receivers and in turn to all serially attached display devices e fserial passthrough is disabled then serial data received at the serial port on the transmitter will be ignored e Ifa primary receiver is selected via the web interface on the transmitter then data received from the device attached to the serial port of the primary receiver will be forwarded across the extension network to the MPX1000 transmitter and in turn to the device attached to transmitter s serial port e If a primary receiver is not selected then serial data will still be broadcast from the transmitter to all bound receivers however bi directional transfers will not be available e serial settings must be made via the web interface on the transmitter The web interface on the receiver does not offer serial configuration options 38 1000 Extender Installer User Guide Figure 4 5 illustrates the basic flow of serial data among MPX1000 units and attached devices Transmitter Primary Revr To all displays Figure 4 5 Serial Passthrough Mode Use the Serial Passthrough paramete
68. r transmitter or receiver l Align the edges of the media module with the open media module slot on the rear of the unit 2 Slide the media module into the transmitter or receiver s until it is fully seated 3 Fasten the media module into the unit using the provided screws 20 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Transmitter Configuration The transmitter can be configured by using an intuitive web interface The following steps guide you through this process LAN settings To configure transmitter control LAN L1 settings 1 11 Attach line and turn on your transmitter The green LED should illuminate to indicate presence of power Use only an Avocent power cord Wait for the Avocent logo to appear on the front panel display indicating that the initial power up sequence is complete Using a crossover cable or hub connect a browser client to the control LAN port labeled L1 on the rear of the transmitter The default IP address for L1 of the transmitter is 192 168 1 1 with a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 This may be changed using either the 5 button display or the web interface Refer to Configure control LAN on page 48 for more information Change the IP address of the browser client computer so it can directly access the transmitter for example 192 168 1 20 if necessary Launch a browser session to the IP address of the transmitter to invoke its web configuration utility via L1 the control LAN po
69. reboot will cause the EMERGE MPX1000T HD Multipoint Extender to immediately reset and reload the application software from flash memory are three primary reasons why a reboor might be done 1 Aftera configuration change it might he necessary to reboot in order for the change to take effect 2 After a flash upgrade a reboot must be done to load the new firmware 3 If there is a suspected transient problem a reboot might correct the problem lick the Reboot Now button to force a reboot to immediately occur i C Reboot Now Figure 4 11 System Reboot Page Reset to Factory Defaults The Reset to Factory Defaults page is displayed when you select it from the transmitter or receiver main menu The page provides an explanation about what a reset does and also provides a Re Initialize Now button To re initialization an extender 1 Click Re Initialize Now 2 There initialize process will begin A message indicates that the re initialization is in progress Chapter 4 Additional Functions 45 Reset to Factory Defaults A re initialization will cause the EMERGE MPX1000T HD Multipoint Extender to restore all configurable items to their factory defaults NOTE All configuration changes made will be lost Click the Re Initialize Now button to force a re initialization to immediately occur Re Initialize Now Figure 4 12 Reset to Factory Defaults Page Front Panel Display The transmitter displays
70. rs section on the transmitter s Serial Settings page to specify the serial mode and settings To configure serial passthrough mode 1 gx pm Select Serial Settings from the Transmitter Menu located on the left side of the web page Figure 4 6 on page 39 illustrates these settings Choose one of the following Serial Passthrough Modes from the drop down list a Disabled Serial port on the transmitter and receiver units is not used b Simple passthru Serial data received at the serial port of the transmitter will be broadcast to all bound receivers Choose the serial baud rate for the local serial port from the Baud Rate drop down list Choose the serial data size for the local serial port from the Data Size drop down list Choose the number of serial stop bits for the local serial port from the Stop Bit drop down list Choose the serial parity for the local serial port from the Parity drop down list Chapter 4 Additional Functions 39 7 Choose the serial flow control for the local serial port from the Flow Control drop down list 8 Click Apply to save the changes Serial Passthrough disabled v Rate 1200 v 7 bit v none J none v Help Figure 4 6 Serial Settings Page Serial Parameters I R Control Each MPX1000 unit includes a built in IR rx receiver and an IR tx port which is a 3 5mm jack for connection of a dual emitter IR control strings generated from a remote controller
71. rt Type the default password which is Admin case sensitive User name is ignored If the unit has not yet been configured you will be prompted to enter a country code This enables the product to establish legal bands channels and power limits If desired select the password page to change the system password See Change Password on page 31 If you have not done so via the front panel you may configure the L1 IP address using the web interface Figure 3 1 illustrates the network settings dialog box To alter the settings select the control LAN Settings page and set the parameters as follows a Typethe IP address for L1 control LAN to match the network on which it will be placed Use this address for subsequent browser connections Do not use the following reserved IP addresses 0 0 0 0 192 168 1 10 192 168 1 1 192 168 1 2 192 168 10 xxx or 192 168 11 xxx b the subnet mask for L1 c Type the gateway address for L1 or 0 0 0 0 if there is no gateway Apply the changes NOTE Once you change the IP address of a unit the browser session will terminate Your browser session must be re established using the new address of the unit Chapter 3 Installation 21 Cortrol LAN parameters uu Boe ES 0 B B B Configures the wired control LAN L1 only Help Figure 3 1 Network Settings Page with Control LAN Parameters To configure transmitter system settings Optional Within the Transm
72. s koe ePRSE ERREUR 19 Transmitter Configuration ater E HR IR FH CEE aE E EERE Ea e rr i epp 20 LAN Settings a 20 Validating media LAN connectivity eese eene tenete nee entente 21 Setting explicit receiver bindings 0400201400000000000000000 00 ener 22 Receiver configuration Optional eese a e 24 Accessing your receiver s web interface 24 x 1000 Extender Installer User Guide Configure receiver system settings Optional 25 Configure receiver password Optional cessent eene nnne ene 26 Initiating A Media Session i de e edere dee epe tg sn ep eet vo gal eee eet eret 26 Troubleshooting a c ta diee iau dete iita na dre oto n o resi iran deed 27 Transmitter and Receiver Placement eee eene tentent nne inen 29 Final Adjustments ris sangen an rn Banner E eR ariete e 30 Extension of IR and Serial Data eese eese tente nennen renen ener eren rennen 31 Change Password sie eoe DUO 31 Chapter 4 Additional Functions uuuuussssssnnannnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnannnnannnnnn nn 33 Fine Tuning Parameters sessio se ie esie eese dde esed ibn bir an ein 33 Serial Control eei a ORPHEUS PEDI ne 36 UR Control s EU Ue E ERR EN EO RES Rees ee E pen 39 Configuring IR control i e ent e ett dette te 41 Con
73. sh of the boot image is in progress On solid after boot image Flash has successfully completed e AMBER Blinks while erase or Flash of the application image is in progress On solid after application image Flash has successfully completed RED Flashes to indicate that an error has occurred All other LEDs are off while this LED is flashing NOTE The difference between flashing and blinking of the LEDs is that flashing occurs at four flashes per second whereas blinking occurs at a slower rate of 1 5 seconds per blink Appendices 69 Flash update errors A Flash update error may occur at any state An error message is displayed Click Restart to try again 70 MPX1000 Extender Installer User Guide Appendix H Supported ISO Country Codes Table H 1 MPX1000 Supported ISO Country Codes Country ISO Code North America United States US Canada CA Europe Austria AT Belgium BE Cyprus CY Czech Republic CZ Denmark DK Estonia EE Finland FI France FR Germany DE Greece GR Hungary HU Ireland IE Italy IT Latvia LV Lithuania LT Luxembourg LU Malta MT Netherlands NL Norway NO Poland PL Table H 1 MPX1000 Supported ISO Country Codes Continued Appendices 71 Country ISO Code Portugal PT Russia RU Slovakia SK Slovenia 5 Spain ES Sweden SE Switzerland
74. ssible This is indicated by the absence of the Wsymbol Center or Right Selects the current menu item and causes the corresponding sub menu to be displayed NOTE While in this mode a gt symbol is displayed in the upper right character position of the display to indicate that selection is possible for this menu item If no gt symbol appears in the display this menu item is not selectable and pressing the Center or Right button has no effect for this menu item Left Goes back to the previous menu For example pressing the Left button will undo the action previously initiated by pressing the Center or Right button Automatic menu display While you are in Automatic Menu display mode the buttons are defined as follows Table 4 4 Buttons for Automatic Menu Display Mode Button Description Up or Down Identical to Manual Menu Navigation mode with the following exception Before scrolling the display the display mode is switched back to the Manual Menu Navigation mode The automatic timed display updates will stop The front panel display will show the scrolled up or down menu item Left Center or Right Switches the display mode back to the Manual Menu Navigation mode The automatic timed display updates will stop The front panel display will continue to show the current menu item Chapter 4 Additional Functions 47 Parameter modification While you are in Parameter Modificati
75. t na 16 Figure 2 6 HD15 Media Moduler ienien ieks ir EEE ENE 17 Figure 3 1 Network Settings Page with Control LAN Parameters sese 21 Figure 3 22 System Settings e oi eee Rer petente eap 21 Figure 3 3 Bindings 24 Figura 3 4 Connection Status Pages sese eese n e ert deeded seo dees 30 Figure 3 5 Change Login Password Page sese eren eene nennen en 31 Figure 4 1 Transmitter Media LAN Settings renerne renerne rener ennen enes 36 Figure 4 2 Receiver Media LAN Settings Page eene nennen 36 Figure 4 3 Transmitter A V Settings 2000002 2 22 201000000000000000 36 Figure 4 4 Receiver A V Settings Page Lote enit beet ier det lr bt sen 36 Figure 4 5 Serial Passthrough Mode esee nennen enne 38 Figure 4 6 Serial Settings Page Serial Parameters eene 39 Figure 4 7 IR Flow Transmitter to Receiver eese enne nennen nennen 40 Figure 4 8 IR Flow Primary Receiver to Transmitter eese eere 40 Figure 49 IR Eoopback 5 ne iac e d tei teo dm he abe pea ei EEE 41 Figure 4 10 Serial Settings Page IR Parameters eese 42 Figure 4 11 System Reboot Page tentent tree nennen enne 44 Figure 4 12 Reset to Factory Defaults 45 Figure MPX1000R LED Status Indicators esee enne eene 54 Figure
76. the Canadian Department of Communications Note In order to maintain compliance with relevant emission standards analog audio cables should contain a ferrite with a value of at least 150 ohms impedance at 100 MHz A clamp on ferrite may be used Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe B prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada De mani re maintenir la normes d mission analogue les cables audio devraient contenir un ferrite avec une valeur d imp dance d au moins 150 ohms 100 MHz Une attache sur ferrite peut tre utilis e Safety and EMC Approvals and Markings Compliance Model Number CMN 2003 Series IEC 60950 1 2000 IEC 60065 2001 Amd 1 2005 EN 60950 1 2001 EN 60065 2002 UL 60950 3rd Ed CSA 22 2 No 60950 2000 UL 60065 2002 EN 55103 1 1997 EN 55022 1998 1 2000 2 2003 61000 3 2 1995 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN 55103 2 1997 EN 55024 1998 1 2001 2 2003 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B FCC Part 15 Subpart C FCC Part 15 Subpart E EN 50392 2004 EN 301 893 v 1 2 3 2003 08 EN 489 1 v 1 4 1 2002 08 EN 489 17 V 1 2 1 2002 08 Emerge MPX1000 HD Multipoint Extender Installer User Guide Avocent the Avocent logo and Emerge are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates HDMI
77. the green or amber LEDs will also either be on solid or will be blinking to indicate the progress of the flash update Red LED flashing indicates failure of the flash update procedure If you are unable to Failed identify the source of the failure please contact technical support for assistance Appendices 57 Appendix D Mounting Options Transmitter mounting The MPX 1000 transmitter ships with rack mount brackets for installation into an equipment rack When installed the transmitter requires only one unit of rack height Figure D 1 Transmitter Rack Mount Brackets The 1000 transmitter also supports the following mounting options e Table mounting via the optional RMK 56 mounting kit described below e VESA MIS E compatible mounting using third party brackets as described below Receiver mounting The MPX1000R receiver features the following mounting options allowing it to adapt to most work environments e Table mounting via the optional RMK 56 mounting kit described below e VESA MIS E compatible mounting using third party brackets as described below Table mounting The Avocent RMK 56 table mounting bracket kit is compatible with MPX1000 transmitters and receivers The kit contains two brackets which are interchangeable such that either may be used as a left or right bracket In addition the brackets may be attached with keyholes facing up or down This flexibility allows a device to be mounted in a ta
78. then the receiver will report the information to the transmitter and a merge process will take place NOTE A blank screen will occur as EDID changes are being processed Chapter 1 Product Overview 9 HDCP compatibility High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP protects video content as it travels across DVI D or HDMI connections Compliant devices do not allow users to make copies of protected content and must effectively frustrate attempts to view protected content For example protected digital video content must be restricted to DVD quality when viewed on non HDCP display devices Likewise digital audio content is restricted to DAT quality on non HDCP digital audio output devices The following procedures ensure security for protected high definition content Authentication To identify non compliant display devices Encryption To prevent eavesdropping of protected content Key revocation To block devices manufactured by vendors in violation of license agreements from receiving HD content MPX1000 extenders serve as a repeater between HDCP compliant source and display devices When all display devices and the source device are HDCP compliant high definition content will be normally displayed The following exceptions may occur When a new display device is added to the extension network its key will be passed to the source device for validation The MPX1000 transmitter will stop transmission of protected content until th
79. time 4 Attach your display device to the primary MPX1000 receiver using an appropriate cable NOTE Be sure to use a display device that supports DDC2B and contains a valid EDID string 5 Poweron the display device 6 Poweron the primary MPX1000 receiver NOTE This power up sequence ensures that the display device is online when the MPX1000 receiver reads the EDID information 7 Attach the source device to the MPX1000 transmitter using an appropriate cable 8 Turn on the MPX1000 transmitter 9 Wait for the MPX1000 receiver to bind with the MPX1000 transmitter as previously described 10 Power on your source device and activate it as necessary to ensure flow of video data NOTE This power up sequence ensures that proper EDID information is stored in the MPX1000 transmitter before the source device attempts to read it The order of power up sequencing is important only once during initial configuration and setup If it is necessary to replace a field installed MPX1000 transmitter with brand new unit these same steps should be used to properly establish valid EDID information in the replacement unit 11 Video should appear on the display device attached to the MPX1000 receiver within 30 seconds after the source device has completed initializing 12 Additional receivers and display devices may now be added to the extension network Chapter 3 Installation 27 Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips should help
80. ver making the product suitable for live presentations or recorded media Ability to send HDMI audio or unbalanced analog audio Ability to extend A V control signals including serial and IR Ability to synchronize media across all receivers Lip sync is maintained at each receiver Simple web based configuration is provided at the transmitter Provides content security through HDCP digital rights management Product is field upgradable to support future functionality Chapter 1 Product Overview 3 System Overview The following diagram illustrates a typical configuration including a single transmitter and three receiver units using HDMI source and display devices Display Device Loud HDMI Speakers O e MPX1000R MPX1000T 7 Primary Receiver Transmitter Wireless Link MPX1000R Receiver i Source Device A MPX1000R Receiver Figure 1 1 Example MPX1000 HD Multipoint Extender Configuration System definitions Emerge MPX 1000 HD multipoint extender system consists of one transmitter and one to eight receiver units The following terms are used in this manual to identify common components of an MPX1000 extender solution Table 1 1 System Definitions for an MPX1000 Extender Solution Term Definition Active EDID A merged EDID string that describes the subset of characteristics supported by the primary display device and the MPX1000 transmitter Bound Receiver A receiver that
81. w be active at each display device as if they were each individually attached to the source device Inspect each display for signs of hesitation color shift audio loss or other anomalies Refer to Fine Tuning Parameters on page 33 for additional information Chapter 3 Installation 31 Extension of IR and Serial Data After mounting your MPX1000 extenders continue with the next chapter if you intend to use the extension network to pass serial or IR control signals Change Password During authentication the browser asks for user name and password The user name field will accept any value but you must type the correct password or the login will fail The Change Password page lets the administrator change the password NOTE The password dialog box displays bullets or asterisks while you type information If a secure connection is not used the browser sends the unencrypted password to the Web server during this configuration process Credentials are always encrypted during subsequent logons To change the password Type the old login password 2 Type the new login password The length of the password must be between 0 and 31 characters The password may contain any combination of letters digits and printable characters NOTE When you are typing a password the case is significant 3 the new login password again Both password parameters must match 4 Click Apply Change Login Password Login Password Old
82. wireless range 4 Keep your MPX1000 transmitter and receivers away at least 3 to 6 feet or 1 to 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise NOTE Signals will not pass through concrete walls or titanium coated glass The Emerge MPX1000 HD multipoint extender provides wireless transmission over the Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure radio band It operates over two ranges e UNII 1 4 channels 5 15 5 25 GHz e 3 4 channels 5 725 to 5 825 GHz Firmware upgrades including Dynamic Frequency Selection DFS will be provided allowing the product to transmit in the following frequencies as well e 2 4 channels 5 25 5 35 GHz e ETSI 11 channels 5 470 5 725 GHz Antenna Options Various antenna options are available for MPX1000 extenders including specialized antennas antenna extension kits and lightening arrestors The following sections describe these options and offer an overview of installation instructions Installation of antenna options Installation of antenna options have a direct impact on effective radiated power of MPX1000 extenders Appendices 53 To Install antenna options 1 Physically install the antenna arrestor or extender as described in the instructions provided with the option Launch a browser client to the transmitter Select the System Settings page Figure 3 2 on page 21 illustrates the System Settings page Within the Antenna Type pull do
83. wn menu select the antenna installed on your extender The following specialized antennas are available for use with MPX1000 extenders a LGASIG OMN A low gain omni directional antenna tuned for best performance in the UNI 1 and 2 bands This is the default antenna b HGAS1G DIR30 A high gain directional antenna tuned for best performance in the 1 and 2 bands c LGAS55G OMN A low gain omni directional antenna tuned for best performance in the UNI 3 and ETSI bands d HGAS55G OMN A high gain omni directional antenna tuned for best performance in the UNI 3 and ETSI bands Use of high gain and directional antennas is suggested when necessary to extend transmission distance Use of low gain antennas allow transmitters to be placed in closer proximity Use of lower bands antennas are preferable for penetration of walls or other obstructions In multi transmitter environments use of high band antennas allows for good RF separation from extenders using low band antennas within the same RF envelope Within the Lightening Arrestor pull down menu indicate if an arrestor is present or not Within the Antenna Extension pull down menu indicate which extension is installed if any Supported antenna extenders include a 1 Meter Provides a 1 meter antenna extension b 2 Meter Provides a 2 meter antenna extension c 3 Meter Provides a 3 meter antenna extension If you have installed a custom antenna then you will need to confi
84. y The current standard is DDC2B This standard is adhered to by most VGA DVI and HDMI display devices Compliant displays contain a PROM that can be read by a source device across a display data channel DDC The PROM contains formatted information about the capabilities of the display This information is commonly referred to as extended display information data or EDID string for short DVI and HDMI source devices dynamically query EDID information when a display device hot plug event is detected Thus hot plugged displays are immediately available Most VGA computer source devices such as graphics cards however query EDID information only once upon power up Because the MPX1000 transmitter has no prior knowledge of the capability of the display devices attached to the MPX1000 receivers it is particularly important that EDID information is passed through the extension network and assembled by the transmitter into the Active EDID string before power up of source device For this reason the power sequence of MPX extenders display devices and source device is critical when using a VGA source device NOTE EDID information is maintained by the MPX1000 transmitter in non volatile storage thus the order of power up sequencing is important only during initial installation If you followed the recommended power up procedure and no video is visible at the display device then the following tips may help you to resolve your problem e T
85. you to resolve most common setup and initialization issues If your problem persists please contact Avocent technical support for additional help Troubleshooting tips for all media types If no video is visible it is possible that the display device does not provide EDID information over the DDC channel or that it provides invalid EDID information The easiest way to determine this is to connect the monitor directly to a Windows PC Then boot the system and go to device manager Expand the entry for this display device If it listed as DEFAULT then the display device does not report DDC information If the monitor is listed as PLUG AND PLAY then the monitor does report DDC data Visit the Avocent web site for a list of known supported source and display devices Connect a display device directly to your source device If active media is not displayed then resolve the issue before attempting to extend the signal Launch your browser to the Connection Status page on the transmitter Helpful error information may be displayed in the transmitter table Power off all receivers aside from the primary Working with a reduced network will allow you to simplify the troubleshooting environment View the resolution and frame rate tables in the appendix of this manual Is your source device operating within supported parameters If you have selected wireless operation select a different channel in the Wireless Media LAN settings to ensure that there is

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