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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INCITE DIGITAL VIDEO PRESENTATION SYSTEMS
NCITE-813 NCITE-813A NCITE-813AC
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ these instructions.
2. KEEP these instructions.
3. HEED all warnings.
4. FOLLOW all instructions.
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. USE ONLY with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. REFER all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
17. Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
18. DO NOT overload wall outlets or extension cords beyond their rated capacity as this can cause electric shock or re.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous volt­age” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
ESD Warning: The icon to the left indicates text regarding potential danger associated with the discharge of static electricity from an outside source (such as human hands) into an integrated circuit, often resulting in damage to the circuit.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
WARNING: No naked ame sources - such as candles - should be placed on the product.
WARNING: Equipment shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
AMX© 2015, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of AMX. Copyright protection claimed extends to AMX hardware and software and includes all forms and matters copyrightable material and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or herein after granted, including without limitation, material generated from the software programs which are displayed on the screen such as icons, screen display looks, etc. Reproduction or disassembly of em­bodied computer programs or algorithms is expressly prohibited.
LIABILITY NOTICE
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication, AMX
assumes no responsibility for error or omissions. No liability is assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Further, this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice.
AMX WARRANTY AND RETURN POLICY
The AMX Warranty and Return Policy and related documents can be viewed/downloaded at www.amx.com.
ESD WARNING
To avoid ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage to sensitive components, make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal materials.
When working with any equipment manufactured with electronic devices, proper ESD grounding procedures must be followed to make sure people, products, and tools are
manufactured locally, since they are generally composed of highly resistive conductive materials to safely drain static discharges, without increasing an electrocution risk in the event of an accident.
Anyone performing eld maintenance on AMX equipment should use an appropriate ESD eld service kit complete with at least a dissipative work mat with a ground cord
and a UL listed adjustable wrist strap with another ground cord.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: This product is intended to be operated ONLY from the voltages listed on the back panel or the recommended, or included, power supply of the product. Operation from other voltages other than those indicated may cause irreversible damage to the product and void the products warranty. The use of AC Plug Adapters is cautioned because it can allow the product to be plugged into voltages in which the product was not designed to operate. If the product is
equipped with a detachable power cord, use only the type provided, or specied, by the manufacturer or your local distributor.
WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Place the equipment near a main power supply outlet and make sure that you can easily access the power breaker switch.
BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS:
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LITHIUM PACK OR COIN/BUTTON CELL BATTERY. IF MISUSED OR ABUSED THIS CAN RESULT IN:
WARNING: Do not place batteries in mouth or ingest. Chemical burn hazard. Keep new and used batteries out of reach of children and pets. If swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING: If battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children and pets. WARNING: Do not handle leaking or damaged Lithium batteries. WARNING: Risk of leakage. Only use the specied type of batteries. Never mix new and used batteries.
Observe correct polarity. Remove batteries from products that are not in use for extended periods of time. Store batteries in a dry place.
WARNING: Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like. WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
WARNING: Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries. WARNING: Avoid exposure to extreme heat or cold.
Please dispose of any used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
WARNING: Disposal of a battery into re or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, can result in an explosion.
• Smoke or gas hazard
• Heat hazard
• Fire hazard
• Explosion hazard
RACK MOUNTING:
A) Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum
ambient temperature (Tma) specied by the manufacturer.
B) Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air ow required for safe operation of the equipment is
not compromised.
C) Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
D) Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the eect that overloading of the
circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
E) Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).”
FCC AND CANADA EMC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it 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.
WARNING: This product must not be used in residential areas. CAUTION: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
WARNING: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference.
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: For interference purposes, the residential and domestic environments are dened as an environment within 10meters of radio or broadcast
receiving equipment or home use.
CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
警 告
此为 A 级产品。在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰。在这种情况下，可能需要用户对干扰采取切实可行的措施
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If shielded cables were used to show compliance:
Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance. Equipment to be used in a Network Environment 0 per IECTR 62101. The NCITE-813, NCITE-831A, NCITE-813AC are to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.
ErP (Ecodesign):
Power consumption in X.XWatts in networked standby if all wired network ports are connected and all wireless ports are activated.
Guidance on how to activate and deactivate wireless network ports if implements networked standby. Description of trigger that is used to reactivate equipment when in networked standby.
EU COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
Hereby, AMX LLC declares that the equipment type NCITE-813, NCITE-813A, NCITE-813AC are in compliance with the following: European Union Low
Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU; European Union EMC Directive 2014/30/EU; European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances Recast (RoHS2) Directive 2011/65/EU; European Union Eco-Design 1275/2008; European Union Eco-Design 801/2013; European Union Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Directive 1907/2006
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.amx.com/ techcenter/certications.asp.
WEEE NOTICE:
This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
This device is designed and evaluated under the condition of non-tropical climate; it can only be usedin locations in non-tropical climate areas. Using the device in tropical climate areas could result in apotential safety hazard.
该设备的设计和测试是在非热带气候条件进行的 , 它只适用在非热带气候的地区 . 在热带气候地区使用可 能会导致潜在的安全 隐患 .
This device is designed and evaluated under the condition of altitude below 2000 meters above sealevel; it can only be used in locations below 2000 meters above sea level. Using the device above 2000meters could result in a potential safety hazard.
是在海拔 2000 米高度以下进行的, 它只适用在海拔2000 米以下的地区. 在海拔2000米以上使用可能会导致潜在的安全隐患.
该设备的设计和测试
此标识适用于在中华人民共和国销售的电子信息产品. 标识中间的数字为环保实用期限的年数.
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Table of Contents
Overview .......................................................................................................... 14
4K/60 4:4:4 Support................................................................................................................ 14
HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 Support ............................................................................................. 14
Scaled Outputs........................................................................................................................ 14
Advanced Windowing with Scaling.......................................................................................... 14
DSP by BSS ............................................................................................................................. 14
dbx AFS (Advanced Feedback Suppression)........................................................................... 14
Crown DriveCore Amplification (NCITE-813A/AC only) .......................................................... 15
Distance Transport................................................................................................................. 15
Flexible Interface Options ...................................................................................................... 15
Integrated NX Central Control (NCITE-813AC only) ............................................................... 15
Incite Digital Video Presentation Systems ....................................................... 16
NCITE-813/813A .............................................................................................................. 16
Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 16
NCITE-813AC ................................................................................................................... 19
Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 19
Port Numbers......................................................................................................................... 23
Installation ...................................................................................................... 24
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 24
Mounting the NCITE-813 into an Equipment Rack............................................................ 24
Ventilation .............................................................................................................................. 25
Wiring and Device Connections ........................................................................ 26
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 26
LEDs (NCITE-813AC only) ....................................................................................................... 27
General Status LEDs.......................................................................................................................... 28
SERIAL LEDs...................................................................................................................................... 29
RELAYS LEDs..................................................................................................................................... 29
IR/SERIAL LEDs................................................................................................................................. 30
I/O LEDs............................................................................................................................................. 30
Video Input Selection (1-8) ..................................................................................................... 30
Navigation Pushbuttons.......................................................................................................... 31
MENU ON/OFF Pushbutton ..................................................................................................... 31
SELECT Pushbutton................................................................................................................ 31
MODE Pushbutton................................................................................................................... 32
Program Port (NCITE-813AC only) ......................................................................................... 32
USB Port (NCITE-813AC only)................................................................................................. 32
VIDEO INPUTS (1-8) ................................................................................................................ 33
VGA INPUTS (1-2) .............................................................................................................................. 33
HDMI INPUTS (3-6) ............................................................................................................................ 34
DXLITE INPUTS (7-8) ......................................................................................................................... 34
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AMP OUT................................................................................................................................. 36
AUDIO OUTPUTS ..................................................................................................................... 37
Rear Panel Control and Power (NCITE-813AC only) ........................................................ 38
Serial Ports ............................................................................................................................ 38
RS-232 Ports ..................................................................................................................................... 38
RS-232/422/485 Port......................................................................................................................... 38
Relay Port............................................................................................................................... 39
Relay Connections ............................................................................................................................. 39
AxLink Port and LED (4-pin captive-wire) .............................................................................. 40
Configuration DIP Switch........................................................................................................ 41
Program Run Disable (PRD) Mode..................................................................................................... 41
ICSLAN Port............................................................................................................................ 42
Using the ICSLAN Network................................................................................................................ 42
Opening LAN and ICSLAN Sockets from Code.................................................................................... 42
USB Port ................................................................................................................................. 42
ID Pushbutton......................................................................................................................... 43
Switching to Static or Dynamic IP Addressing ................................................................................... 43
Restoring the Controller Settings to the Factory Defaults ................................................................ 43
Restoring the Controller?s Factory Firmware Image........................................................................ 43
IPv4.................................................................................................................................................... 44
IPv6.................................................................................................................................................... 44
Power Connector/Switch........................................................................................................ 44
Audio/Video Configuration ............................................................................... 45
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 45
Using the On-Screen Menu............................................................................................... 45
Audio Settings ........................................................................................................................ 46
Selecting an Audio Test Tone.................................................................................................. 47
Changing the Microphone Mode.............................................................................................. 47
Video Settings......................................................................................................................... 48
Network Settings.................................................................................................................... 50
Status Menu............................................................................................................................ 50
Master Controller Configuration Options......................................................................... 52
WebConsole - System Configuration ...................................................................................... 52
WebConsole User Interface - Additional Documentation........................................................ 52
Using a Web Browser....................................................................................................... 52
Default User Names and Passwords ...................................................................................... 53
On-Board WebConsole User Interface ............................................................. 54
WebConsole UI Overview ................................................................................................. 54
NCITE-813AC WebConsole Options ........................................................................................ 54
NCITE-813/813A WebConsole Options.................................................................................... 54
System Configuration Interface Tips: ................................................................................................ 55
Accessing the WebConsole..................................................................................................... 55
Default User Names and Passwords ...................................................................................... 55
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WebConsole - Network Options ....................................................................... 56
Network Overview............................................................................................................ 56
Network - IPv4 Setup ....................................................................................................... 57
IPv4 Setup Options.................................................................................................................. 57
Network - IPv6 Setup ....................................................................................................... 58
IPv6 Setup Options.................................................................................................................. 58
Network - Date/Time ....................................................................................................... 59
Setting the Mode for the Clock Manager................................................................................. 59
Setting Daylight Savings Rules............................................................................................... 60
Selecting a Custom NIST Server............................................................................................. 60
Adding a Custom NIST Server to the List................................................................................ 61
Removing an NIST Server From the List................................................................................. 61
Clock Manager NetLinx Programming API ............................................................................. 61
Network - NetLinx Setup ................................................................................................. 62
ICSP Setup Options ................................................................................................................. 62
WebConsole - Security Options ........................................................................ 63
Security Overview ............................................................................................................ 63
Login Rules............................................................................................................................. 63
User and Role Name Rules................................................................................................................ 64
Password Rules................................................................................................................................. 64
Security - General............................................................................................................ 65
System Level Security - System Security Settings ................................................................. 65
System Security Options......................................................................................................... 65
Security Presets ..................................................................................................................... 68
Audit Logs............................................................................................................................... 68
Banners.................................................................................................................................. 69
Security - Roles................................................................................................................ 69
Default Roles.......................................................................................................................... 70
Role Permissions.................................................................................................................... 70
Adding a New Role.................................................................................................................. 71
Viewing and Modifying Role Security Settings Details............................................................ 72
Deleting a Role ....................................................................................................................... 73
Locking/Disabling a Role........................................................................................................ 73
Security - Users ............................................................................................................... 73
Default User Accounts ............................................................................................................ 73
Adding a New User ................................................................................................................. 74
Viewing and Editing User Security Settings............................................................................ 75
Deleting a User....................................................................................................................... 75
Locking/Disabling a User........................................................................................................ 75
Security Settings - LDAP.................................................................................................. 76
LDAP Options.......................................................................................................................... 76
Accepting Changes ................................................................................................................. 77
Testing the Connection to the LDAP Server............................................................................ 77
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Wired 802.1X support ............................................................................................................. 78
Security - Profile.............................................................................................................. 78
Changing a User Account Password ....................................................................................... 78
WebConsole - System Options ......................................................................... 80
System Overview.............................................................................................................. 80
System - Info.................................................................................................................... 80
System - Devices.............................................................................................................. 81
Changing the System Number on the Master ......................................................................... 81
Changing the Device Number on a Device............................................................................... 81
Resetting the Master Controller to the Factory Defaults Configuration ................................. 81
WebConsole - Modules Options ....................................................................... 82
Modules Overview............................................................................................................ 82
Modules - Device Options................................................................................................. 83
Configuring Device Binding Options........................................................................................ 83
Managing Device Driver Modules ........................................................................................... 83
Uploading a Module ........................................................................................................................... 83
Archiving a Module............................................................................................................................ 83
Deleting a Module.............................................................................................................................. 83
Modules - Bindings .......................................................................................................... 84
Configuring Application-Defined Devices ............................................................................... 85
Application Devices and Association Status............................................................................ 86
Viewing Physical Device Properties........................................................................................ 86
Modules - User-Defined Devices...................................................................................... 87
Adding a User-Defined Device ................................................................................................ 87
Modules - Active Devices ................................................................................................. 88
Searching For All Compatible Duet Modules for a Selected Device........................................ 88
Viewing Physical Device Properties........................................................................................ 89
WebConsole - Switcher Options ....................................................................... 90
Switcher Overview ........................................................................................................... 90
Configuration Page .......................................................................................................... 91
Configuration Components..................................................................................................... 92
Video Settings......................................................................................................................... 93
Inputs ................................................................................................................................................ 93
Outputs.............................................................................................................................................. 93
Audio Settings ........................................................................................................................ 94
Inputs ................................................................................................................................................ 94
Microphone........................................................................................................................................ 95
Outputs.............................................................................................................................................. 96
Audio Group....................................................................................................................................... 96
Selecting an Audio Test Tone.................................................................................................. 98
Changing the Video Output Resolution.................................................................................... 99
Changing the Output Aspect Ratio .......................................................................................... 99
Selecting a Video Test Pattern................................................................................................ 99
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Status Page.................................................................................................................... 100
Windows Page................................................................................................................ 101
Firmware Upgrades ....................................................................................... 102
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 102
Before You Start ............................................................................................................ 102
Verifying the Current Firmware Version........................................................................ 103
Downloading the Latest Firmware Files from www.amx.com ....................................... 103
Downloading Incite Firmware Files on www.amx.com......................................................... 103
Required Order of Firmware Updates for Incite Digital Presentation Systems .................... 103
Sending Firmware (*.KIT) Files to the Device ................................................................ 103
Additional Documentation .................................................................................................... 105
Updating Firmware on NCITE-813/813A........................................................................ 106
Programming ................................................................................................ 107
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 107
NetLinx Channels and Levels......................................................................................... 107
NCITE-813AC NetLinx Channels........................................................................................... 107
Channel Video Switching ...................................................................................................... 108
NCITE-813AC NetLinx Levels ............................................................................................... 108
Port Numbers....................................................................................................................... 109
AUDIO SEND_COMMANDs.............................................................................................. 110
AI<input>O<output>.................................................................................................................................. 110
?AUDIN_COMPRESSION .................................................................................................................................. 110
AUDIN_COMPRESSION.................................................................................................................................... 110
?AUDIN_COMPRESSION_ATTACK................................................................................................................... 110
AUDIN_COMPRESSION_ATTACK..................................................................................................................... 110
?AUDIN_COMPRESSION_RATIO ...................................................................................................................... 110
AUDIN_COMPRESSION_RATIO........................................................................................................................ 110
?AUDIN_COMPRESSION_RELEASE................................................................................................................. 111
AUDIN_COMPRESSION_RELEASE................................................................................................................... 111
?AUDIN_COMPRESSION_THRESH................................................................................................................... 111
AUDIN_COMPRESSION_THRESH..................................................................................................................... 111
?AUDIN_DIGITAL............................................................................................................................................. 111
AUDIN_DIGITAL............................................................................................................................................... 111
?AUDIN_GAIN.................................................................................................................................................. 111
AUDIN_GAIN.................................................................................................................................................... 111
?AUDIN_STEREO ............................................................................................................................................. 112
AUDIN_STEREO............................................................................................................................................... 112
?AUDMIC_COMPRESSION................................................................................................................................ 112
AUDMIC_COMPRESSION ................................................................................................................................. 112
?AUDMIC_COMPRESSION_ATTACK ................................................................................................................ 112
AUDMIC_COMPRESSION_ATTACK .................................................................................................................. 112
?AUDMIC_COMPRESSION_RATIO.................................................................................................................... 112
AUDMIC_COMPRESSION_RATIO ..................................................................................................................... 112
?AUDMIC_COMPRESSION_RELEASE .............................................................................................................. 113
AUDMIC_COMPRESSION_RELEASE ................................................................................................................ 113
?AUDMIC_COMPRESSION_THRESH ................................................................................................................ 113
AUDMIC_COMPRESSION_THRESH.................................................................................................................. 113
AUDMIC_DUCK_ATTACK................................................................................................................................. 113
AUDMIC_DUCK_HOLD..................................................................................................................................... 113
AUDMIC_DUCK_LEVEL.................................................................................................................................... 113
AUDMIC_DUCK_RELEASE............................................................................................................................... 114
?AUDMIC_EQ_CF............................................................................................................................................. 114
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AUDMIC_EQ_CF............................................................................................................................................... 114
?AUDMIC_EQ_FT............................................................................................................................................. 114
AUDMIC_EQ_FT............................................................................................................................................... 114
?AUDMIC_EQ_GAIN......................................................................................................................................... 114
AUDMIC_EQ_GAIN........................................................................................................................................... 115
?AUDMIC_EQ_Q............................................................................................................................................... 115
AUDMIC_EQ_Q................................................................................................................................................. 115
?AUDMIC_GAIN ............................................................................................................................................... 115
AUDMIC_GAIN ................................................................................................................................................. 115
?AUDMIC_GATING ........................................................................................................................................... 116
AUDMIC_GATING............................................................................................................................................. 116
?AUDMIC_GATING_ATTACK............................................................................................................................ 116
AUDMIC_GATING_ATTACK.............................................................................................................................. 116
?AUDMIC_GATING_DEPTH.............................................................................................................................. 116
AUDMIC_GATING_DEPTH................................................................................................................................ 116
?AUDMIC_GATING_HOLD................................................................................................................................ 116
AUDMIC_GATING_HOLD.................................................................................................................................. 116
?AUDMIC_GATING_RELEASE.......................................................................................................................... 117
AUDMIC_GATING_RELEASE............................................................................................................................ 117
?AUDMIC_GATING_THRESH............................................................................................................................ 117
AUDMIC_GATING_THRESH ............................................................................................................................. 117
?AUDMIC_LIMITER.......................................................................................................................................... 117
AUDMIC_LIMITER............................................................................................................................................ 117
?AUDMIC_LIMITER_ATTACK........................................................................................................................... 117
AUDMIC_LIMITER_ATTACK............................................................................................................................. 117
?AUDMIC_LIMITER_RELEASE......................................................................................................................... 118
AUDMIC_LIMITER_RELEASE........................................................................................................................... 118
?AUDMIC_LIMITER_THRESH........................................................................................................................... 118
AUDMIC_LIMITER_THRESH ............................................................................................................................ 118
?AUDMIC_ON................................................................................................................................................... 118
AUDMIC_ON..................................................................................................................................................... 118
?AUDMIC_PHANTOM_PWR ............................................................................................................................. 118
AUDMIC_PHANTOM_PWR ............................................................................................................................... 118
?AUDMIC_PREAMP_GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 119
AUDMIC_PREAMP_GAIN ................................................................................................................................. 119
?AUDMIC_STEREO........................................................................................................................................... 119
AUDMIC_STEREO ............................................................................................................................................ 119
?AUDOUT_BALANCE ....................................................................................................................................... 119
AUDOUT_BALANCE ......................................................................................................................................... 119
?AUDOUT_DELAY ............................................................................................................................................ 119
AUDOUT_DELAY .............................................................................................................................................. 119
AUDOUT_DUCK_ATTACK ................................................................................................................................ 120
AUDOUT_DUCK_HOLD .................................................................................................................................... 120
AUDOUT_DUCK_LEVEL ................................................................................................................................... 120
AUDOUT_DUCK_RELEASE .............................................................................................................................. 120
?AUDOUT_DUCK_THRESH .............................................................................................................................. 120
AUDOUT_DUCK_THRESH ................................................................................................................................ 120
?AUDOUT_DUCKING........................................................................................................................................ 120
AUDOUT_DUCKING.......................................................................................................................................... 121
?AUDOUT_EQ_CF ............................................................................................................................................ 121
AUDOUT_EQ_CF.............................................................................................................................................. 121
?AUDOUT_EQ_FT ............................................................................................................................................ 121
AUDOUT_EQ_FT .............................................................................................................................................. 121
?AUDOUT_EQ_GAIN ........................................................................................................................................ 121
AUDOUT_EQ_GAIN .......................................................................................................................................... 122
?AUDOUT_EQ_MODE....................................................................................................................................... 122
AUDOUT_EQ_MODE......................................................................................................................................... 122
?AUDOUT_EQ_Q .............................................................................................................................................. 122
AUDOUT_EQ_Q................................................................................................................................................ 122
AUDOUT_GROUP_MUTE.................................................................................................................................. 122
AUDOUT_GROUP_VOLUME.............................................................................................................................. 122
?AUDOUT_MAXVOL ......................................................................................................................................... 122
AUDOUT_MAXVOL ........................................................................................................................................... 123
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?AUDOUT_MINVOL .......................................................................................................................................... 123
AUDOUT_MINVOL............................................................................................................................................ 123
?AUDOUT_MUTE.............................................................................................................................................. 123
AUDOUT_MUTE ............................................................................................................................................... 123
AUDOUT_RESET_EQ........................................................................................................................................ 123
?AUDOUT_STEREO.......................................................................................................................................... 123
AUDOUT_STEREO............................................................................................................................................ 123
?AUDOUT_TESTTONE...................................................................................................................................... 124
AUDOUT_TESTTONE........................................................................................................................................ 124
?AUDOUT_VOLUME ......................................................................................................................................... 124
AUDOUT_VOLUME ........................................................................................................................................... 124
?SPDIFOUT_AUDIO.......................................................................................................................................... 124
SPDIFOUT_AUDIO............................................................................................................................................ 124
?XPOINT .......................................................................................................................................................... 124
VIDEO SEND_COMMANDs .............................................................................................. 125
CI<input>O<output>.................................................................................................................................. 125
VI<input>O<output> .................................................................................................................................. 125
?VIDIN_EDID.................................................................................................................................................... 125
VIDIN_EDID ..................................................................................................................................................... 125
?VIDIN_EDID_AUTO......................................................................................................................................... 125
XPOINT ............................................................................................................................................................ 125
VIDIN_EDID_AUTO .......................................................................................................................................... 126
?VIDIN_FORMAT.............................................................................................................................................. 126
?VIDIN_HDCP .................................................................................................................................................. 126
VIDIN_HDCP .................................................................................................................................................... 126
?VIDIN_HSHIFT ............................................................................................................................................... 126
VIDIN_HSHIFT ................................................................................................................................................. 126
?VIDIN_NAME.................................................................................................................................................. 126
VIDIN_NAME.................................................................................................................................................... 127
?VIDIN_PHASE ................................................................................................................................................ 127
VIDIN_PHASE .................................................................................................................................................. 127
?VIDIN_PREF_EDID......................................................................................................................................... 127
VIDIN_PREF_EDID........................................................................................................................................... 127
?VIDIN_RES_REF ............................................................................................................................................ 127
VIDIN_RES_REF .............................................................................................................................................. 128
?VIDIN_STATUS............................................................................................................................................... 128
?VIDIN_VSHIFT................................................................................................................................................ 128
VIDIN_VSHIFT.................................................................................................................................................. 128
?VIDOUT_ASPECT_RATIO................................................................................................................................ 128
VIDOUT_ASPECT_RATIO ................................................................................................................................. 128
?VIDOUT_BLANK............................................................................................................................................. 128
VIDOUT_BLANK............................................................................................................................................... 129
?VIDOUT_BRIGHTNESS ................................................................................................................................... 129
VIDOUT_BRIGHTNESS ..................................................................................................................................... 129
?VIDOUT_CONTRAST....................................................................................................................................... 129
VIDOUT_CONTRAST......................................................................................................................................... 129
?VIDOUT_FREEZE............................................................................................................................................ 129
VIDOUT_FREEZE.............................................................................................................................................. 129
?VIDOUT_MUTE ............................................................................................................................................... 129
VIDOUT_MUTE................................................................................................................................................. 129
?VIDOUT_OSD.................................................................................................................................................. 130
VIDOUT_OSD.................................................................................................................................................... 130
?VIDOUT_OSD_COLOR..................................................................................................................................... 130
VIDOUT_OSD_COLOR ...................................................................................................................................... 130
?VIDOUT_OSD_POS ......................................................................................................................................... 130
VIDOUT_OSD_POS........................................................................................................................................... 130
?VIDOUT_RES_REF ......................................................................................................................................... 130
VIDOUT_RES_REF ........................................................................................................................................... 131
?VIDOUT_SCALE.............................................................................................................................................. 131
VIDOUT_SCALE................................................................................................................................................ 131
?VIDOUT_SLEEP_DELAY ................................................................................................................................. 131
VIDOUT_SLEEP_DELAY................................................................................................................................... 131
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?VIDOUT_TESTPAT.......................................................................................................................................... 131
VIDOUT_TESTPAT............................................................................................................................................ 131
?FP_LOCKOUT................................................................................................................................................. 132
FP_LOCKOUT................................................................................................................................................... 132
?INTENSITY_LEDS........................................................................................................................................... 132
INTENSITY_LEDS ............................................................................................................................................ 132
System SEND_COMMANDs ............................................................................................ 132
?FAN_SPEED................................................................................................................................................... 132
?TEMP ............................................................................................................................................................. 132
Window Positioning SEND_COMMANDs......................................................................... 133
?PIP_POS ........................................................................................................................................................ 133
PIP_POS .......................................................................................................................................................... 133
?PIP_SELECT .................................................................................................................................................. 133
PIP_SELECT .................................................................................................................................................... 133
?PIP_SIZE........................................................................................................................................................ 133
PIP_SIZE.......................................................................................................................................................... 133
?VIDOUT_TRANSITION .................................................................................................................................... 133
VIDOUT_TRANSITION ...................................................................................................................................... 133
?VIEW_MODE................................................................................................................................................... 134
VIEW_MODE .................................................................................................................................................... 134
?WIN_POS ....................................................................................................................................................... 134
WIN_POS......................................................................................................................................................... 134
?WIN_SELECT ................................................................................................................................................. 134
WIN_SELECT ................................................................................................................................................... 134
?WIN_SIZE....................................................................................................................................................... 134
WIN_SIZE ........................................................................................................................................................ 134
Appendix A - Input Resolutions ...................................................................... 135
Available Pixel Display and Refresh Rates..................................................................... 135
DVI, HDMI, and VGA Supported Input Resolutions ................................................................ 135
Appendix B - Output Resolutions ................................................................... 137
Available Pixel Display and Refresh Rates..................................................................... 137
DVI and HDMI Supported Output Resolutions ....................................................................... 137
Appendix C - Volume Attenuation Table ........................................................ 138
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 138
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Overview
AMX Incite Digital Video Presentation Systems are the next generation of presentation switchers that combine AMX control and
signal distribution with HARMAN audio. Video presentation features include advanced windowing with scaling allowing for various
video congurations (side-by-side, top-bottom, and picture-in-picture), and live production style video features such as transition eects. Support and scaling for 4K/60 4:4:4 and HDCP 2.2, as well as lower resolutions, ensures the Incite family provides exi
bility for visiting devices and compatibility from source to display whether using legacy or new devices. Audio features include DSP with advanced capabilities like independent 10-band parametric EQ, independent input gain adjustments, and variable compres
sion, Advanced Feedback Suppression™ and two of the three models also include DriveCore amplication technology.
FIG. 1 displays the NCITE-813AC.
FIG. 1
The Incite Digital Video Presentation Systems covered in this manual include the following devices:
Overview
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NCITE-813AC
Incite Digital Video Presentation Systems
Name FG# Description Page Ref
NCITE-813 FG1901-10 8x1:3 4K60 4:4:4 Digital Video Presentation Switcher with HDCP 2.2, Video
Scaling, Distance Transport, Advanced Windowing, DSP, Advanced Feedback Suppression
NCITE-813A FG1901-12 8x1:3 4K60 4:4:4 Digital Video Presentation Switcher with HDCP 2.2, Video
Scaling, Distance Transport, Advanced Windowing, DSP, Advanced Feedback
Suppression, DriveCore Amplication
NCITE-813AC FG1901-16 8x1:3 4K60 4:4:4 Digital Video Presentation Switcher with HDCP 2.2, Video
Scaling, Distance Transport, Advanced Windowing, DSP, Advanced Feedback
Suppression, DriveCore Amplication, NX Central Control
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4K/60 4:4:4 Support
Incite supports today’s 4K content without modifying the color space or reducing the frame rate.
HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 Support
By incorporating HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2, the NCITE products are compatible with all the latest 4K sources and displays.
Scaled Outputs
Provides current and future support for permanent and visiting source devices connected at the same time, both 4K and non 4K.
Current HD signals can be up-scaled, while 4K60 can be downscaled, providing exible compatibility from source to display.
Advanced Windowing with Scaling
Send two sources to a single display in various preset congurations (side-by-side, top-bottom, and picture-in-picture) regard­less of source resolution, Incite will scale the sources to t the resolution requirements of the destination display. The Incite also includes “Live Production” Style Video Features such as transition eects when switching between sources providing presenters
with a professional look and feel.
DSP by BSS
Includes an integrated digital signal processor with advanced capabilities like independent 10-band parametric EQ, independent input gain adjustments and variable compression, allow precision tuning to match unique source and room attributes. Enhanced Microphone Processing includes 3-band EQ, compressional, gating, auto-ducking, and limiting on each microphone input to en sure crystal clear communication.
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dbx AFS (Advanced Feedback Suppression)
Never experience feedback problems again, Advanced Feedback Suppression (AFS) takes the guesswork out of controlling feed-
back, which is not only annoying but can even damage speakers – and ears. AFS is exible and easy to use: just choose the level
of suppression you want, and you’re done. AFS automatically stops feedback in its tracks.
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Overview
Crown DriveCore Amplification (NCITE-813A/AC only)
Seamlessly integrates the amplier drive stage into the power output stage fusing everything into a chip the size of a dime. The foundational DriveCore™ circuitry is based on breakthroughs by Crown’s own Gerald Stanley with ve patents applying to
the advanced feedback, modulation and output stage technologies. DriveCore’s front-end drive circuits leverage the inherent
eciency of Class D output stages while also maintaining superb sonic characteristics. The end result is an ultra-ecient one­piece audio amplier circuit that exhibits the exemplary audio quality of a highly evolved Class AB design.
Distance Transport
Extend the reach of 4K60 4:4:4 to 100 meters, well beyond the capabilities of typical HDMI cabling.
Flexible Interface Options
Interface options include integrated web GUI, front control panel, On Screen Menu Setup and is a Native NetLinx device which can
be controlled via native NetLinx ICSP commands. Full feedback and notications are provided for NetLinx integration.
Integrated NX Central Control (NCITE-813AC only)
The NCITE-813AC is a programmable network appliance specically designed to control AV and building technology using
multiple analog and digital formats. The NCITE-813AC provides a scalable platform for the future by combining high performance, backward compatibility and extensive network security features. The NCITE-813AC is ideal for control and automation of medium­sized rooms and multi-room applications.
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Incite Digital Video Presentation Systems
Incite Digital Video Presentation Systems
NCITE-813/813A
FIG. 2 displays the NCITE-813:
NCITE-813 (front panel)
FIG. 2
Specifications
The following table lists the specications for the NCITE-813/813A Digital Video Presentation Systems:
NCITE-813/813A Specifications
General:
Enclosure: Metal with black matte nish
Dimensions (HWD): 1 11/16” x 19” x 14” (4.4 cm x 48.3 cm x 35.6 cm)
Weight: TBA
Regulatory Compliance: TBA
Included Accessories: • (1) Power Cord, Universal
• (2) Front Rack Mounting Brackets
• (4) Rubber Feet
Active Power Requirements:
Power Consumption: TBA
Power Connector: • IEC Power Card Connector
Environmental:
Temperature (Operating):
Temperature (Storage): -10º C to 70º C (14º F to 158º F)
Humidity (Operating): 5% to 85% RH
Ethernet:
Connection: (1) RJ-45
Description: 10/100 Port RJ-45 connector provides TCP/IP communication
Link/Act Indicator: Link/Activity LED (green) blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets, one on Ethernet RJ-45 connector and one on
Speed Indicator: Speed LED (yellow) lights On when the connection speed is 100 Mbps Ethernet connection and turns OFF when the
Integrated Amplier (NCITE-813A only):
Crown DriveCore
Amplication:
Integrated Matrix Switcher Control:
Source Select Buttons 1-8:
Navigation Control (Up, Down, Left, Right,
Select):
Menu On/O: For entering or exiting on-screen menu mode
Video Mute: Press to mute/un-mute (enable/disable) all video output displays. Video mute results in a blank screen on the output
Volume Knob: Turn on volume up/down, push to mute/un-mute, assigned to audio group 1.
•100-240 VAC
•50-60 Hz
0º C to 40º C (32º F to 104º F)
the front panel
speed is 10 Mbps
• Integrated Crown DriveCore Amplier (NCITE-813A only)
• 8 Ohm stereo / 70 V / 100 V mono selectable amplier
Press to select audio and video source selection.
For on-screen menu navigation and selection
display.
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Incite Digital Video Presentation Systems
NCITE-813/813A Specifications (Cont.)
Presentation Switcher:
Video Switching: 8x1:3 4K60 4:4:4 Video Switching, selected scaled image presented to 3 outputs simultaneously
Video Inputs: • (2) HD15; supports RGBHV
• (4) HDMI; supports 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2
• (2) DXLite; supports 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, audio, and power (receives signals from DX-TX-DWP-4K DXLink 4K HDMI Decor Style Wallplate Transmitter
Video Outputs: • (2) HDMI; supports 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2
HDCP Support: • Yes, including HDCP 1.x and HDCP 2.2
EDID Management: A preferred EDID can be selected for each input or any display EDID can be mirrored to any input independently.
HDMI with HDMI:
Signal Type Support: • HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2
Input Connectors: (4) HDMI Type A Female Ports
Output Connectors: (2) HDMI Type A Female Ports
Output Scaling: Yes, selected scaled image presented to 3 outputs (2 HDMI and 1 DXLite) simultaneously
Video Data Rate (Max): 18 Gbps (Max)
Video Pixel Clock (Max): Up to 600 MHz
Progressive Resolution Support:
Interlaced Resolution Support:
4K Resolution Support (Max):
HDMI Cable Requirement:
HDCP Support: • Yes, including HDCP 1.x and HDCP 2.2
• (1) DXLite; supports 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, audio, power, and USB 2.0 (sends signal to DXL-RX-4K60 DXLite RX)
• Key Management System
• AMX HDCP InstaGate Pro™ Technology
• Key support up to 16 devices per output, independent of source device
• DVI-D (Single Link with HDMI Cable Adapter)
• DisplayPort ++ (Input Only, with HDMI Cable Adapter)
480p up to 4096x2160@60Hz 4:4:4 including 3840x2160 4:4:4
480i, 576i, 1080i
• 3840x2160p@24/25/30/60Hz @ 4:4:4
• 4096x2160p@24/25/30/60Hz @ 4:4:4
HDMI High Speed Cable, Category 2, Required
• Key Management System
• AMX HDCP InstaGate Pro™ Technology
• Key support up to 16 devices per output, independent of source device
Audio:
Audio Inputs: • (6) 3.5mm 5-position captive-wire terminals; support balanced (dierential) or unbalanced (single-ended) stereo
audio
• (2) 3.5mm 3-pin captive-wire MIC connectors; supports up to two mono microphones, unbalanced or balanced audio
• (4) HDMI connections support digital audio
• (2) DXLink connections support embedded DXLite audio
Audio Outputs: • (1) Amplied audio output; 4-position captive-wire connector; supports amplied, variable, mono or stereo audio
(NCITE-813A only)
• (2) Line level audio output; supports balanced or unbalanced mono or stereo
• (2) HDMI connections support embedded digital audio
• (1) DXLite output support embedded digital audio
Analog Video (RGBHV with HD15):
Compatible Formats: RGBHV
Input Connector: HD-15
Resolution Support: Up to 1920x1200@60Hz Reduce Blanking
Auto-Adjust Input: Supported
Digital Processing: 24-bit, 165 MHz
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NCITE-813/813A Specifications (Cont.)
DXLite with RJ-45:
Input Connections:
Input Compatible Formats:
Output Connection:
Output Formats:
Output Scaling:
HDCP Support:
Twisted Pair Cable Type:
Microphone Audio:
Microphone Input Connections:
(2) RJ-45
Supports 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, audio, and power (input)
(1) RJ-45
Supports 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, audio, and power; output supports all this plus USB 2.0
Yes, selected scaled image presented to 3 outputs (2 HDMI and 1 DXLite) simultaneously
Yes
Shielded Cat6, Cat6A, and Cat7
DXLink and DXLite twisted pair cable runs for equipment shall only be run within a common building where a common building is dened as: the walls of the structure(s) are physically connected and the
structure(s) share a single ground reference.
For more details and helpful cabling information, reference the white paper titled Cabling for Success
with DXLink, or contact your AMX representative.
(2) 3.5mm 3-pin captive-wire connectors; supports up to two mono microphones, unbalanced or bal­anced audio
Incite Digital Video Presentation Systems
Microphone Input Format
Support:
Microphone input Equalizer:
Microphone Input Compression:
Microphone Gating:
Microphone Limiter:
Microphone Ducking:
Line or Mic level, balanced or unbalanced audio
• 3-band parametric EQ with variable center frequency, lter type and Q
• Center Frequency: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• EQ Gain per Band: -12 to +12 dB
• Q per band: 0.1 to 20
• Filter Types: Bell, Base Shelving, Treble Shelving, Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Band Stop
• Independent Compression per Microphone
• Attack: 1 to 2000 ms
• Release: 10 to 5000 ms
• Compression Ratio: 1 to 20
• Threshold: -60 to 0 dB
• Independent Gating per Microphone
• Attack: 1 to 2000 ms
• Release: 10 to 5000 ms
• Depth: 0 to 20 dB
• Hold O: 0 to 2000 ms
• Threshold: -60 to 0 dB
• Independent Limiting per Microphone
• Attack: 1 to 2000 ms
• Release: 10 to 5000 ms
• Threshold: -60 to 0 dB
• Independent Ducking per each of 3 audio paths
• Attack: 1 to 2000 ms
• Release: 10 to 5000 ms
• Attenuation: 0 to 20 dB
• Hold O: 0 to 4000 ms
• Threshold: -60 to 0 dB
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Incite Digital Video Presentation Systems
NCITE-813AC
FIG. 3 displays the NCITE-813AC:
FIG. 3
NCITE-813AC (front panel)
Specifications
The following table lists the specications for the NCITE-813AC Digital Video Presentation System:
NCITE-813AC Specifications
General:
Enclosure: Metal with black matte nish
Dimensions (HWD): 3 1/2” x 19” x 14” (8.82 cm x 48.3 cm x 35.6 cm)
Weight: TBA
Regulatory Compliance: TBA
Included Accessories: • (1) Power Cord, Universal
Active Power Requirements:
Power Consumption: TBA
Power Connector: • IEC Power Card Connector
• (2) Front Rack Mounting Brackets
• (4) Rubber Feet
•100-240 VAC
•50-60 Hz
Environmental:
Temperature (Operating):
Temperature (Storage): -10º C to 70º C (14º F to 158º F)
Humidity (Operating): 5% to 85% RH
Heat Dissipation (Typical):
Heat Dissipation (Standby):
Ethernet:
Connection: (1) RJ-45
Description: 10/100 Port RJ-45 connector provides TCP/IP communication
Integrated Amplier:
Crown DriveCore
Amplication:
ICSLAN:
ICSLan Connection: (1) RJ-45, 10/100 Port RJ-45 connector. Auto MDI/MDI-X enabled. Supports IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Supports HTTP,
ICSLan Link/Active Indicator:
ICSLan Speed Indicator: Speed LED (yellow) lights On when the connection speed is 100 Mbps Ethernet connection and turns OFF when the
0º C to 40º C (32º F to 104º F)
TBA
TBA
• Integrated Crown DriveCore Amplier
• 8 Ohm stereo / 70 V / 100 V mono selectable amplier
HTTPS, Telnet, FTP.
ICSLan LED (green) blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets, one on Ethernet RJ-45 connector and one on the front panel
speed is 10 Mbps
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NCITE-813AC Specifications (Cont.)
Onboard Master:
Controller: Integrated Controller is the equivalent of a NetLinx NX-2200 Integrated Controller
Memory: •NVRAM: 1 MB
Processor: 1600 MIPS
Program Port: (1) USB Standard B
Conguration Dip Switch: 4-Position
ID Pushbutton: Black ID pushbutton for setting IP mode and reverting to default conguration and rmware It has no eect on the
Status Indicator: Status LED (green) blinks to indicate that the system is programmed and communicating properly
Input Indicator: Input LED (yellow) blinks to indicate that the Controller is receiving data
Output Indicator: Output LED (red) blinks to indicate that the Controller is transmitting data
USB Host Port: (2) USB Standard A, one on front and one on back, USB Host port supports Solid State drive for upgrading rmware, loading
Control Parts and Indicators:
AxLink Port (1): (1) 4-position 3.5mm Screw Terminal, provides data and power to external AxLink control devices
AxLink Indicator: (1) AxLink LED (green) indicates the state of the AxLink port
RS-232/422/485 Port: • (1) 10-position 3.5mm Screw Terminal
•Memory Card: 16 GB SD
•DDRAM: 1 GB
NOTE:
Supports external USB Solid State Drive
Internal Switcher Device.
code les, copying conguration data and remote storage
•NetLinx Port 1
• XON/XOFF (transmit on / transmit o)
• CTS/RTS (clear to send/ready to send)
• 300 - 115,200 baud
RS-232 Port: • (3) 5-position 3.5mm Screw Terminal
Serial Indicator: (4) sets of LEDs (red/yellow) indicate when serial Ports 1-4 are transmitting and receiving data
IR/Serial: • (4) 2-position 3.5mm Screw Terminal
IR/Serial Indicators: (4) LEDs (red) indicate when each of the IR/Serial ports (11-14) are transmitting control data
I/O Channels: • (4) One 6-position 3.5mm Screw Terminal
I/O Indicator: (4) LEDs (yellow) indicate each of the I/O channels (1-4) are active
Relays: • (4) One 2-position 3.5 mm Screw Terminal, (4) singlepole, single-throw relays
Relays Indicators: (4) LEDs (red) indicate when each of the relay channels (1-4) are active (closed)
Integrated Matrix Switcher Control:
Source Select Buttons 1-8:
Navigation Control (Up, Down, Left, Right, Select):
Menu On/O: For entering or exiting on-screen menu mode
•NetLinx Ports 2-4
• XON/XOFF (transmit on / transmit o)
• CTS/RTS (clear to send/ready to send)
• 300 - 115,200 baud
• 4 IR Transmit / 1-way Serial ports
•NetLinx Ports 11-14
• Support high-frequency carriers up to 1.142 MHz
• 4 IR/Serial data signals can be generated simultaneously
• 4-channel binary I/O port for contact closure with each
• input being capable of voltage sensing
•NetLinx Port 22
• Channels 1-4
•NetLinx Port 21
• Channels 1-4
• Each relay can switch up to 24 VDC or 28 VAC @ 1 A
• Each relay is independently controlled
Press to select audio and video source selection.
For on-screen menu navigation and selection
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NCITE-813AC Specifications (Cont.)
Integrated Matrix Switcher Control: (Cont.)
Video Mute: Press to mute/un-mute (enable/disable) all video output displays. Video mute results in a blank screen on the output
Volume Knob: Turn on volume up/down, push to mute/un-mute, assigned to audio group 1.
Presentation Switcher:
Video Switching: 8x1:3 4K60 4:4:4 Video Switching, selected scaled image presented to 3 outputs simultaneously
Video Inputs: • (2) HD15; supports RGBHV
Video Outputs: • (2) HDMI; supports 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2
HDCP Support: • Yes, including HDCP 1.x and HDCP 2.2
EDID Management: A preferred EDID can be selected for each input or any display EDID can be mirrored to any input independently.
HDMI with HDMI:
Signal Type Support: • HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2
display.
• (4) HDMI; supports 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2
• (2) DXLite; supports 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, audio, and power (receives signals from DX-TX-DWP-4K DXLink 4K HDMI Decor Style Wallplate Transmitter
• (1) DXLite; supports 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, audio, power, and USB 2.0 (sends signal to DXL-RX-4K60 DXLite RX)
• Key Management System
• AMX HDCP InstaGate Pro™ Technology
• Key support up to 16 devices per output, independent of source device
• DVI-D (Single Link with HDMI Cable Adapter)
• DisplayPort ++ (Input Only, with HDMI Cable Adapter)
Input Connectors: (4) HDMI Type A Female Ports
Output Connectors: (2) HDMI Type A Female Ports
Output Scaling: Yes, selected scaled image presented to 3 outputs (2 HDMI and 1 DXLite) simultaneously
Video Data Rate (Max): 18 Gbps (Max)
Video Pixel Clock (Max): Up to 600 MHz
Progressive Resolution Support:
Interlaced Resolution Support:
4K Resolution Support (Max):
HDMI Cable Requirement:
Input Equalization: TBA
Input Re-clocking (CDR):
HDCP Support: • Yes, including HDCP 1.x and HDCP 2.2
Audio:
Audio Inputs: • (6) 3.5mm 5-position captive-wire terminals; support balanced (dierential) or unbalanced (single-ended) stereo
480p up to 4096x2160@60Hz 4:4:4 including 3840x2160 4:4:4
480i, 576i, 1080i
• 3840x2160p@24/25/30/60Hz @ 4:4:4
• 4096x2160p@24/25/30/60Hz @ 4:4:4
HDMI High Speed Cable, Category 2, Required
TBA
• Key Management System
• AMX HDCP InstaGate Pro™ Technology
• Key support up to 16 devices per output, independent of source device
audio
• (2) 3.5mm 3-pin captive-wire MIC connectors; supports up to two mono microphones, unbalanced or balanced audio
• (4) HDMI connections support digital audio
• (2) DXLink connections support embedded DXLite audio
Audio Outputs: • (1) Amplied audio output; 4-position captive-wire connector; supports amplied, variable, mono or stereo audio
(NCITE-813A only)
• (2) Line level audio output; supports balanced or unbalanced mono or stereo
• (2) HDMI connections support embedded digital audio
• (1) DXLite output support embedded digital audio
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NCITE-813AC Specifications (Cont.)
Analog Video (RGBHV with HD15):
Compatible Formats:
Input Connector:
Resolution Support:
Auto-Adjust Input:
Digital Processing:
DXLite with RJ-45:
Input Connections:
Input Compatible Formats:
Output Connection:
Output Formats:
Output Scaling:
HDCP Support:
Twisted Pair Cable Type:
RGBHV
HD-15
Up to 1920x1200@60Hz Reduce Blanking
Supported
24-bit, 165 MHz
(2) RJ-45
Supports 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, audio, and power (input)
(1) RJ-45
Supports 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, audio, and power; output supports all this plus USB 2.0
Yes, selected scaled image presented to 3 outputs (2 HDMI and 1 DXLite) simultaneously
Yes
Shielded Cat6, Cat6A, and Cat7
DXLink and DXLite twisted pair cable runs for equipment shall only be run within a common building where a common building is dened as: the walls of the structure(s) are physically connected and the
structure(s) share a single ground reference.
For more details and helpful cabling information, reference the white paper titled Cabling for Success
with DXLink, or contact your AMX representative.
Incite Digital Video Presentation Systems
Microphone Audio:
Microphone Input Connections:
Microphone Input Format
Support:
Microphone input Equalizer:
Microphone Input Compression:
Microphone Gating:
Microphone Limiter:
(2) 3.5mm 3-pin captive-wire connectors; supports up to two mono microphones, unbalanced or bal­anced audio
Line or Mic level, balanced or unbalanced audio
• 3-band parametric EQ with variable center frequency, lter type, and Q
• Center Frequency: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• EQ Gain per Band: -12 to +12 dB
• Q per band: 0.1 to 20
• Filter Types: Bell, Base Shelving, Treble Shelving, Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Band Stop
• Independent Compression per Microphone
• Attack: 1 to 2000 ms
• Release: 10 to 5000 ms
• Compression Ratio: 1 to 20
• Threshold: -60 to 0 dB
• Independent Gating per Microphone
• Attack: 1 to 2000 ms
• Release: 10 to 5000 ms
• Depth: 0 to 20 dB
• Hold O: 0 to 2000 ms
• Threshold: -60 to 0 dB
• Independent Limiting per Microphone
• Attack: 1 to 2000 ms
• Release: 10 to 5000 ms
• Threshold: -60 to 0 dB
Microphone Ducking:
• Independent Ducking per each of 3 audio paths
• Attack: 1 to 2000 ms
• Release: 10 to 5000 ms
• Attenuation: 0 to 20 dB
• Hold O: 0 to 4000 ms
• Threshold: -60 to 0 dB
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Port Numbers The following table lists the port numbers for the NCITE-813AC:
NCITE-813AC Port Numbers
RS-232 RS-232/422/485 IR/Serial I/O Relay
2-4 1 11-14 22 21
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Installation
Overview
This chapter provides information on installing a presentation system into an equipment rack.
Mounting the NCITE-813 into an Equipment Rack
The NCITE-813/813A occupies one rack unit (1 RU) in a standard equipment rack. The NCITE-813AC occupies two rack units (2 RU) in a rack. The following steps apply to mounting the presentation systems.
1. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object.
2. Position and install the mounting brackets, as shown in FIG. 4, using the supplied mounting screws. FIG. 4 displays how the brackets should be attached to the NCITE-813AC:
Installation
Rack mounting the NCITE-813AC
FIG. 4
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Installation
FIG. 5 displays how the brackets should be attached to the NCITE-813/813A:
Rack Mounting the NCITE-813/813A
FIG. 5
3. Install the presentation system in the mounting rack by using the mounting screws to ax the unit to the rack. Use four
screws to mount each bracket on the NCITE-813AC. The NCITE-813/813A requires only two screws for each bracket.
NOTE:
You can also rotate the mounting brackets on each type of unit to mount the device to the underside of a surface such as a
table or desk.
4. Connect any applicable wires to the presentation system. Refer to the Wiring and Device Connections (Incite Devices) section on page 22 for wiring diagrams and pinout descriptions.
CAUTION: DO NOT stand other units directly on top of the presentation system when it is rack mounted, as this will place excessive strain on the mounting brackets.
Ventilation
ALWAYS ensure that the rack enclosure is adequately ventilated. Do not block any ventilation openings. Sucient airow must be
achieved (by convection or forced-air cooling) to satisfy the ventilation requirements of all the items of equipment installed within the rack.
The maximum operating ambient temperature is 40C (104F).
NOTE:
CAUTION: When installing equipment into a rack, distribute the units evenly. Otherwise, hazardous conditions may be created by
an uneven weight distribution. Reliable earthing (grounding) of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. The presentation system should not be installed in enclosed spaces. It is recommended that you leave 1 RU of space above the presentation system when you install it in a rack.
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Wiring and Device Connections
Overview
This chapter provides functional details for each item on the front and rear panel of the Incite Presentation Systems. Wiring speci-
cations are also provided, when applicable. FIG. 6 displays the front panel of the NCITE-813.
MENU ON/OFF
Wiring and Device Connections
Video Input Selection (1-8)
Navigational Pushbuttons
NCITE-813 front panel
FIG. 6
FIG. 7 displays the rear panel of the NCITE-813:
AUDIO INPUTS
Pushbutton
VIDEO MUTE Pushbutton
MODE
Pushbutton
SELECT
Pushbutton
MIC INPUTS (1-2)
ID Pushbutton
HDCP/ACTIVE LEDs
SERIAL/IR PASSTHRU
Volume Knob
Volume LEDs
Power
Connector
VGA VIDEO HDMI VIDEO INPUTS (1-2) INPUTS (3-6)
FIG. 7 NCITE-813 rear panel
The NCITE-813A features the same options on the rear panel as the NCITE-813 with the exception of also featuring 2 AMP OUT captive-wire connectors.
FIG. 8 displays the rear panel of the NCITE-813A.
FIG. 8
NCITE-813A rear panel
The NCITE-813AC features the same options on the rear panel as the NCITE-813A but also features several control ports includ ing RS-232, RS-232/422/485, Relay, I/O, IR/Serial, AxLink, and ICSLAN ports.
DXLITE VIDEO AUDIO INPUTS (7-8) OUTPUTS (1-2)
DXLITE VIDEO
OUTPUT (C)
AMP OUT
connectors
HDMI VIDEO OUTPUTS (A-B)
LAN Port
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FIG. 9 displays the rear panel of the NCITE-813AC.
Wiring and Device Connections
RS-232/422/485
RS-232
Ports (1-3)
NCITE-813AC rear panel
FIG. 9
FIG. 10 displays the front panel of the NCITE-813AC:
FIG. 10
NCITE-813AC front panel
Port (1) RELAY
Port (21)
I/O
Port (22)
IR/SERIAL
Ports (11-14)
AXLINK
Port
DIP
Switch
ICSLAN
Port
USB Port
ID pushbutton
Power Switch
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
The following sub-sections describe each component on the front panel of the NCITE-813 units. Refer to FIG. 6 on page 26 for the component layout of the front panel.
LEDs (All NCITE units)
This section details the LEDs that appear on the front of all NCITE-813 units. FIG. 12 displays the front panel LEDs for the NCITE-813:
FIG. 11
LEDs (NCITE-813AC only)
This section details the LEDs that only are featured on the front panel of the NCITE-813AC. FIG. 12 displays the front panel LEDs for the NCITE-813AC:
FIG. 12
Front Panel - HDCP and ACTIVE LEDs
MASTER LEDs
ICSLAN LED
SERIAL LEDs
Front Panel - LEDs
Relay LEDs
IR/Serial LEDs
I/O
LEDs
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The LEDs on the front panel indicate the communications status of several dierent connections, as described in the following
table:
Front Panel LEDs
Label Color Description
LINK/ACT green Blinks when receiving LAN data packets.
STAT US green Blinks to indicate that the system is programmed and communicating properly.
OUTPUT red Blinks to indicate that the Controller is transmitting data.
INPUT yellow Blinks to indicate that the Controller is receiving data.
ICSLAN red Blinks when the category cable to port 1 is connected and terminated correctly. The LED
SERIAL (1-4) red/yellow 4 sets of LEDs indicate that the RS-232 ports (2-4) and RS-232/422/485 port (1) are
RELAYS (1-4) red Lights to indicate that one or more of the relay channels (1-4) of port 21 are currently
IR/SERIAL (1-4) red Lights to indicate that one or more of the IR/Serial channels (1-4) of ports 11-14 are
I/O (1-4) yellow Lights to indicate that one or more of the I/O channels (1-4) of port 22 are currently
also blinks when receiving LAN data packets.
transmitting or receiving data.
Red = transmitting data Yellow = receiving data
active (closed).
currently transmitting control data.
active.
General Status LEDs
The General Status LEDs include the Link/Activity, Status, Output, and Input LEDs. FIG. 13 displays the General Status LEDs on the NCITE-813AC.
FIG. 13
General Status LEDs
Link/Act - Lights green when the link is up and toggles o when a data packet is sent or received. Status - Lights green and blinks once per second if the master is functioning normally and has established com-
munication with a DHCP server.
Output - Lights red when the controller transmits data Input - Lights yellow when the controller receives data
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The following table lists the following special LED patterns for the Link/Act and Status LEDs:
LED Patterns
Mode Link/Act Status
Normal ON if connected to the Master, blinks o on
Normal Boot (DHCP found)
NOTE:
This state continues from the time an IP address
is obtained until the device is online with the Master.
receiving data
OFF ON
Blinks as instructed by NetLinx BLINK
message. ON solid if oine with Master.
Wiring and Device Connections
Normal Boot (DHCP, no server)
This state continues until a valid IP address is
NOTE:
obtained.
Normal Boot (Static IP)
NOTE:
This state continues until the device nishes the
initialization sequence.
Boot with ID Pushbutton held down Slow Blink (1Hz) Slow Blink (1Hz)
ID Pushbutton held down long enough for reset to default parameters
ID Pushbutton held down long enough for reset to
default rmware image
In Auto ID mode Normal Blink (2Hz)
ID Pushbutton held down long enough to accept new ID2 Blinks, then normal 2 Blinks, then normal
After boot: ID Pushbutton held down, but not long enough for IP mode change
After boot: ID Pushbutton held down long enough for IP mode change
* - The fast blink is, in most cases, undetectable to the user’s eye.
Downloading rmware Fast Blink*, alternating with Status LED Fast Blink*, alternating with Link/Act LED
Fast Blink*, then normal operation ON
OFF until connected to Master Fast Blink (through initialization sequence),
then ON until rst blink from Master.
Fast Blink* until ID Pushbutton is released, then OFF
Solid ON, transitions to OFF once the unit
completes writing to ash and is ready to
reboot
Slow Blink (1Hz) Slow Blink (1Hz)
Fast Blink*, then OFF Fast Blink*, then OFF
Fast Blink* until ID Pushbutton is released, then OFF
Solid ON, transitions to OFF once the unit
completes writing to ash and is ready to
reboot
ICSLAN LEDs
The ICSLAN LED lights green when there is an active link on the ICSLAN port. The light toggles o when a data packet is sent or
received (see FIG. 14).
FIG. 14
ICSLAN LEDs
SERIAL LEDs
The SERIAL LEDs are two sets of LEDs which light to indicate that the RS-232 ports are transmitting or receiving RS-232, 422, or
485 data (red= TX, yellow = RX). The light toggles on when a data packet is sent or received. There are two sets of four SERIAL
LEDs on the NCITE-813AC (see FIG. 15).
FIG. 15
SERIAL LEDs
RELAYS LEDs
The RELAYS LEDs light red to indicate that the corresponding relay port is active. The light toggles o when the relay port is not
engaged. There are four RELAY LEDs on the NCITE-813AC (see FIG. 16).
FIG. 16
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IR/SERIAL LEDs
The IR/SERIAL LEDs light red to indicate that the corresponding IR/Serial port is transmitting data. There are four IR/SERIAL LEDs on the NCITE-813AC (see FIG. 17).
FIG. 17
IR/SERIAL LEDs
I/O LEDs
The I/O LEDs light yellow to indicate that the corresponding I/O port is active. There are four I/O LEDs on the NCITE-813AC (see FIG. 18).
FIG. 18
I/O LEDs
Video Input Selection (1-8)
The eight backlit Video Input Selection buttons (1-8) allow you to select an active video input (see FIG. 19).
FIG. 19 Video Input Selection
Each numbered VIDEO INPUT SELECTION button is associated with the corresponding numbered Input on the rear panel (refer to FIG. 7 on page 26):
Video Input Selection Options
Video Input Selector Corresponding Input Connector
Input 1 VIDEO INPUT 1 (VGA connector)
Input 2 VIDEO INPUT 2 (VGA connector)
Input 3 VIDEO INPUT 3 (HDMI connector)
Input 4 VIDEO INPUT 4 (HDMI connector)
Input 5 VIDEO INPUT 5 (HDMI connector)
Input 6 VIDEO INPUT 6 (HDMI connector)
Input 7 DXLITE VIDEO INPUT 7 (RJ-45 connector)
Input 8 DXLITE VIDEO INPUT 8 (RJ-45 connector)
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Navigation Pushbuttons
The four directional navigation buttons (Left/Right/Up/Down) enable you to navigate through and adjust the congurable pa­rameters shown on the On-Screen menu (OSM). The UP and DOWN navigation buttons are used to move between congurable parameters within a menu. Pressing UP takes you to the previous conguration parameter. Pressing DOWN takes you to the next conguration parameter. These buttons do not change the currently selected menu. The LEFT and RIGHT navigation buttons are
used to change the setting of the displayed parameter. If the parameter is read-only the value cannot change. Pressing LEFT decreases the value displayed if the setting is numeric, or goes to the previously set item if the setting is a set selection. Pressing RIGHT increases the value displayed if the setting is numeric, or goes to the next set item if the setting is a set selection. These buttons do not change the currently selected menu. FIG. 20 displays the navigation pushbuttons.
Move up to next menu conguration parameter
Decrease value, or change the state of
the selected parameter
Move down to next menu conguration parameter
FIG. 20
Navigation Pushbuttons
Increase value, or change the state of the selected parameter
MENU ON/OFF Pushbutton
Press the MENU ON/OFF pushbutton to access the SWITCH menu on the OSM. Press this button to congure the audio or video
inputs and outputs. FIG. 21 displays the MENU ON/OFF pushbutton.
FIG. 21
MENU ON/OFF Pushbutton
SELECT Pushbutton
Press the SELECT pushbutton to select and congure video or audio parameters. This button does not access the menus or
change the currently selected menu. FIG. 22 displays the SELECT pushbutton.
FIG. 22
SELECT Pushbutton
VIDEO MUTE Pushbutton
Press the VIDEO MUTE button to enable or disable video on all output displays. FIG. 23 displays the VIDEO MUTE pushbutton.
FIG. 23
The pushbuttons light (red) to indicate that Video muting is active.
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MODE Pushbutton
Press the MODE pushbutton is reserved for future use. FIG. 24 displays the MODE pushbutton.
Wiring and Device Connections
FIG. 24
MODE Pushbutton
Program Port (NCITE-813AC only)
The front panel of the NCITE-813AC features one Type-B USB port for connecting the controller to a PC via USB cable. The Pro­gram port uses a standard Type-A-to-Type-B USB cable to connect to a PC. When connected, you can view your NCITE-813AC
among the listed Masters connected via USB in NetLinx Studio. See the Initial Conguration chapter in the NX-Series Controllers WebConsole and Programming Guide for more information.
FIG. 25
Program port
USB Port (NCITE-813AC only)
The front panel of the NCITE-813AC features one Type-A USB port you can use to connect a mass storage device for loading
.tkn les, reading or writing conguration les and log les, or updating the rmware on the unit.
This USB port only supports a FAT32 le system.
NOTE:
This USB port (FIG. 26) uses standard USB cabling to connect to any mass storage or peripheral devices.
FIG. 26 USB port
USB hubs are not supported on this port.
NOTE:
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Rear Panel Inputs and Outputs
The following sub-sections describe each component on the rear panel of the Digital Video Presentation Systems. Refer to FIG. 7 on page 26 for the component layout of the rear panel.
VIDEO INPUTS (1-8)
The VIDEO INPUTS area on the rear panel consists of eight video ports including 2 VGA ports, 4 HDMI ports, and 2 DXLITE ports.
FIG. 27 displays the VIDEO INPUTS ports.
FIG. 27
The following sections provide more details for each type of input port.
VIDEO INPUTS ports
VGA INPUTS (1-2)
The NCITE-813AC features two HD-15 VGA connectors for RGBHV video input. These connectors are used to accept a variety of analog video signals from a source device. These ports support standard VGA cables and standard HD-15 to RCA component cables (FG10-2170-03). The following table provides cable pinout details for HD-15 connections for VGA, component, S-Video, and composite.
VGA INPUT Connector Cable Pinouts
Input Pin # VGA-RGBHV Component S-Video Composite
1 Red Pr n/c n/c
2 Green Y Y Composite
3 Blue Pb C n/c
4 n/c n/c n/c n/c
5 GND n/c n/c n/c
6 GND - Red GND - Pr n/c n/c
7 GND - Green GND - Y GND - Y GND - Composite
8 GND - Blue GND - Pb GND - C n/c
9 +5 V DDC n/c n/c n/c
10 GND n/c n/c n/c
11 n/c n/c n/c n/c
12 DDC_SDA n/c n/c n/c
13 H Sync n/c n/c n/c
14 V Sync n/c n/c n/c
15 DDC_SCL n/c n/c n/c
FIG. 28 displays the location of the pins for each VGA input.
FIG. 28
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HDMI INPUTS (3-6)
The HDMI INPUT connectors on the rear panel are used to connect source input devices to the presentation system. The presentation system routes digital video and audio from connected source input devices to the connected output devices. These ports support HDMI (with Deep Color) and HDCP 2.2.
When an input sends protected content to a non-HDCP compliant monitor, the video output displays a black screen rather
NOTE:
than a red screen as displayed via Enova DVX Presentation Switchers.
These inputs support 2 CH L-PCM.
The following table describes the pinout conguration of the HDMI INPUTS connectors:
HDMI INPUT Connectors - Pinouts and Signals
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 TMDS Data 2+ 11 TMDS Clock Shield
2 TMDS Data 2 Shield 12 TMDS Clock-
3 TMDS Data 2- 13 CEC
4 TMDS Data 1+ 14 Reserved, HEC Data
5 TMDS Data 1 Shield 15 SCL
6 TMDS Data 1- 16 SDA
7 TMDS Data 0+ 17 DDC/CEC/HEC Ground
8 TMDS Data 0 Shield 18 +5V Power (max 50mA)
9 TMDS Data 0- 19 Hot Plug Detect, HEC Data+
10 TMDS Clock+
FIG. 29 displays the pin locations for the HDMI pinouts:
FIG. 29
To connect HDMI input source devices (DVI and HDMI) to the HDMI INPUT connectors, the following (optional) adapter cables are required:
HDMI pinouts
DVI Input Adapter Cables
Name Description Length FG#
HDMI Interface Cable
HDMI to DVI Cable HDMI Male to DVI Male 6’ (1.828m) FG10-2179
DXLITE INPUTS (7-8)
Two DXLite (RJ-45) connectors transport digital video, embedded audio, and bi-directional control over twisted pair cable to DXLink devices or boards, including digitally transcoded analog video signals. Both inputs support HDCP 2.2.
When an input sends protected content to a non-HDCP compliant monitor, the video output displays a black screen rather
NOTE:
than a red screen as displayed via Enova DVX Presentation Switchers.
HDMI Male to HDMI Male 6 1/2’ (2m) FG10-2178-05
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AUDIO INPUTS (1-6)
The AUDIO INPUTS connectors are 3.5 mm 5-position captive-wire terminals that can be wired for either balanced (dierential) or
unbalanced (single-ended) stereo audio. Since the NCITE allows independent switching of video and audio, video and audio inputs of
the same number do not have to be connected to the same source equipment. These connectors feature the following specications:
Nominal input level: +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms) balanced or -10 dBu (0.3262 Vrms) unbalanced Maximum input level: 2 Vrms
Input impedance: >12k ohms unbalanced, >12k ohms balanced, DC coupled FIG. 30 displays the AUDIO INPUTS connectors.
FIG. 30
AUDIO INPUTS connectors
Source devices require either balanced (dierential) or unbalanced (single-ended) connections. FIG. 31 illustrates options for
wiring between sources and input connectors. More than one option can be used in the same system.
Presentation System
source device
Balanced wiring
Unbalanced wiring
FIG. 31
Stereo 5-terminal wiring
FIG. 32 provides details for wiring from an audio input to a an unbalanced source device that has RCA connectors. Positive and ground wires connect to the source. You also can use a CC-3.5ST5-RCA2F 2 RCA Female to 5-Pin Phoenix Cable (FG10-003-20) for this type of connection.
Presentation System
source device
FIG. 32
RCA Stereo audio source wiring
CAUTION: Do not connect the negative terminals to the source connector. Doing so can cause damage to your device.
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MIC/LINE INPUTS
Two 3.5mm 3-pin captive-wire MIC/LINE INPUT connectors allow up to two mono microphones to be connected to the presenta­tion system. Each microphone input supports balanced and unbalanced audio. Each input supports up to 48V of phantom power.
FIG. 33 displays the MIC/LINE INPUTS connectors.
FIG. 33
MIC/LINE INPUTS
FIG. 34 illustrates wiring connections between the presentation system and a mono RCA output and an XLR output.
NCITE NCITE
RCA output
XLR output
FIG. 34
RCA (mono) and XLR output wiring
FOR INICTE VERSIONS WITH AMPLIFIER (FG1901-12, FG1901-16):
CAUTION: Never use shielded cable for output wiring.
CAUTION: Never connect the speaker return to the chassis of the Incite, or damage to the device may result.
NOTE: Custom wiring should only be performed by qualied personnel. Class 2 output wiring is required.
AMP OUT
The AMP OUT amplied audio outputs are available only on the NCITE-813A and NCITE-813AC, and each model oers two sepa­rate wiring options:
The 4-position captive wire connector provides amplied, variable, mono or stereo audio output. The two 2-position captive wire connectors provide 70V or 100V mono amplied audio output. Connect a speaker to
either the 70V or 100V terminal, but not both simultaneously. FIG. 35 displays the AMP OUT audio output.
FIG. 35
For standard 8-Ohm speaker loads, connect speakers to the AMP OUT output as displayed in FIG. 36.
FIG. 36
AMP OUT CLASS 2 WIRING Output
Connecting speakers to the Amplied Audio output
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For mono amplied output, connect a speaker to either the 70V or 100V terminals as displayed in FIG. 37.
FIG. 37
Connecting speakers to the Amplied Audio output (-T models)
AUDIO OUTPUTS
The Line Level audio outputs (ports 1-2) provide balanced or unbalanced, mono or stereo line-level audio output. FIG. 38 displays the AUDIO OUTPUTS connectors,
FIG. 38
Destination devices require either balanced (dierential) or unbalanced (single-ended) connections. FIG. 39 illustrates options
for wiring between output connectors and the destinations.
FIG. 39
CAUTION: Do not connect the negative terminals to the source connector. Doing so can cause damage to your device.
AUDIO OUTPUTS
destination device
NCITE
Balanced wiring
Unbalanced wiring
Stereo 5-terminal wiring
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Rear Panel Control and Power (NCITE-813AC only)
The following sub-sections describe the control and power components on the rear panel of the NCITE-813AC. These compo­nents are not featured on the NCITE-813 or NCITE-813A. Refer to FIG. 9 on page 27 for the component layout of the rear panel.
Serial Ports
The NCITE-813AC features device control serial ports that support either RS-232 or RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication
protocols. Each port supports the following specications:
XON/XOFF (transmit on/transmit o) CTS/RTS (clear to send/ready to send) 300-115,200 baud rate
RS-232 Ports
The RS-232 ports (ports 2-4 on the NCITE-813AC) are 5-pin 3.5 mm male connectors used for connecting A/V sources and displays. These ports support most standard RS-232 communication protocols for data transmission.
FIG. 40 displays the RS-232 ports for the NCITE-813AC.
FIG. 40
RS-232 ports
The following table lists the pinouts for the RS-232 ports.
RS-232 Port Pinouts
Pin 1 GND
Pin 2 RXD
Pin 3 TXD
Pin 4 CTS
Pin 5 RTS
In the above table, pin 1 is located on the right side of the port, and the pinouts count up to the left.
RS-232/422/485 Port
The RS-232/422/485 port (port 1) is a 10-pin 3.5 mm male connector used for connecting A/V sources and displays. This port can be used as a RS-232 port by disabling RS-422 and RS-485 on the ports. By default, RS-422 and RS-485 are disabled on this port. Only with RS-422/485 disabled will the ports operate as RS-232. See the SET BAUD command and the TSET BAUD com
mand in the NetLinx Programming chapter of the NX-Series Controllers WebConsole and Programming Guide for more information
on enabling and disabling RS-422 and RS-485 on these ports. These ports support most standard RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication protocols for data transmission.
FIG. 41 displays the RS-232/422/485 port for the NCITE-813AC.
FIG. 41
RS-232/422/485 ports
The following table lists the pinouts for the RS-232/422/485 port.
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RS-232/422/485 Port Pinouts
Pin 1 GND (used in RS-232 and RS-422)
Pin 2 RXD (used in RS-232)
Pin 3 TXD (used in RS-232)
Pin 4 CTS (used in RS-232)
Pin 5 RTS (used in RS-232)
Pin 6 TX+ (used in RS-422 and RS-485)
Pin 7 TX- (used in RS-422 and RS-485)
Pin 8 RX+ (used in RS-422 and RS-485)
Pin 9 RX- (used in RS-422 and RS-485)
Pin 10 +12V
In the above table, pin 1 is located on the right side of the port, and the pinouts count up to the left.
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Relay Port
The relay port (port 21 on the NCITE-813AC) is an 8-pin 3.5 mm male connector used for connecting external relay
devices. You can connect up to 4 independent external relay devices on the NCITE-813AC. When a relay is “OFF”, terminals A and B are open-circuit. When a relay is “ON”, terminals A and B are shorted together.
Relay Connections
Use connectors A for common and B for output (FIG. 42). Each relay is isolated and normally open. A metal connector strip is also provided to common multiple relays.
FIG. 42
RELAY connector (male)
8-channel single-pole single-throw relay ports Each relay is independently controlled
Supports up to 4 independent external relay devices Channel range = 1-8 Each relay can switch up to 24 VDC or 28 VAC peak @ 1 A
One 8-pin 3.5mm male connector provides relay termination
I/O Port
The I/O port (port 22 on the NCITE-813AC) is a 6-pin 3.5 mm male connector used for connecting logic-level outputs. The I/O port responds to either switch closures, voltage level (high/low) changes, or it can be used for logic-level outputs. Each port is capable of being used as an input or an output.
FIG. 43 displays the I/O port for the NCITE-813AC.
FIG. 43
I/O ports
A contact closure between the GND and an I/O port is detected as a Push. When used for voltage inputs, the I/O port detects a low signal (0 - 1.5 VDC) as a Push, and a high signal (3.5 - 5 VDC) as
a Release. (This I/O port uses 5V logic but can handle up to 12V without harm).
When used for outputs, the I/O port acts as a switch to GND and is rated for 200mA @ 12 VDC. The NCITE-813AC can use up to 4 I/O ports The PWR pin provides +12 VDC @ 200 mA and is designed as a power output for the PCS Power Current Sensors, VSS2
Video Sync Sensors (or equivalent).
The GND connector is a common ground and is shared by all I/O ports. A common ground is shared with I/O ports 1-4. The input impedance on the I/O port is 22k.
I/O Port Wiring Specifications
Pin Signal Function
1 GND Signal GND
2 I/O 1 Input/Output
3 I/O 2 Input/Output
4 I/O 3 Input/Output
5 I/O 4 Input/Output
6 12 VDC PWR
In the above table, pin 1 is located on the right side of the port, and the pinouts count up to the left.
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IR/SERIAL Port: Connections and Wiring
The IR/SERIAL ports provide IR transmit/one-way serial connections that support high-frequency carriers up to 1.142 MHz. You can simultaneously generate up to four IR/Serial data signals on the NCITE-813AC.
These ports accept an IR Emitter (CC-NIRC) that mounts onto the device’s IR window, or a mini-plug (CC-NSER) that connects to the device’s control jack. You can also connect a data 0 - 5 VDC device to these ports. FIG. 44 displays the IR/SERIAL ports for the NCITE-813AC.
FIG. 44
NOTE:
IR/SERIAL connector (male)
The maximum baud rate for ports using DATA mode is 19200. Also, DATA mode works best when using a short cable length
(< 10 feet).
NOTE:
For each data signal, the negative (-) terminal is for Signal GND, and the positive (+) terminal is for IR/Serial data.
The IR/Serial connector wiring specications are listed in the following table.
IR/SERIAL Connector Wiring Specifications (per Port)
Signal # NCITE-813AC Port #
1 11
2 12
3 13
4 14
AxLink Port and LED (4-pin captive-wire)
The AxLink port allows the central controller to support AMX AxLink devices. FIG. 45 displays the AXLINK port for the NCITE-813AC.
FIG. 45
The (green) AxLink LED indicates AxLink data activity:
The AxLink port can be used to supply power to downstream AxLink-compatible devices as long as the maximum current draw is less than 0.5 Amps on the NCITE-813AC. To isolate the central controller from high in-rush current, AxLink devices, or potential power faults on the AxLink bus, it is strongly recommended that you power external AxLink devices from an independent power supply.
NOTE:
source when connecting AxLink devices to the central controller.
IMPORTANT: The NCITE-813AC CANNOT be powered via the AxLink port. The +12V pin on the AxLink connectors are designed only for voltage output. Do NOT connect +12V from a power supply or the NXA-PDU to the +12V pin on the AxLink connectors, or you may permanently damage the NCITE-813AC and/or the power supply.
Refer to the following table for the wiring length information used with the AxLink port:
AxLink Ports and LEDs
Off - No power, or the controller is not functioning properly. 1 blink per second - Normal operation. 3 blinks per second - AxLink bus error. Check all AxLink bus connections.
The AxLink port provides only limited power to connected AxLink devices. It is recommended to use an alternate power
Wiring Guidelines
Wire size Maximum wiring length
18 AWG 154.83 feet (47.19 meters)
20 AWG 98.30 feet (29.96 meters)
22 AWG 63.40 feet (19.32 meters)
24 AWG 38.68 feet (11.79 meters)
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FIG. 46 provides wiring requirements for the AxLink connector:
To the Controller’s AxLink/PWR connector To the external AxLink device
Top view Top view
Wiring and Device Connections
FIG. 46
To use the 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) captive-wire connector for data communication and power transfer, the incoming PWR and GND cable from the 12 VDC-compliant power supply must be connected to the AxLink cable connector going to the central controller. FIG. 47 shows the wiring diagram:
FIG. 47
Mini-Phoenix connector wiring diagram (direct data and power)
To the external AxLink device
Top view Top view
4-pin mini-Phoenix connector wiring diagram (using external power source)
Local 12+ VDC power supply (coming from an external power supply)
To the Controller’s AxLink/PWR connector
CAUTION: When you connect an external power supply, do not connect the wire from the PWR terminal (coming from the external
device) to the PWR terminal on the Phoenix connector attached to the Controller unit. Make sure to connect only the AXM, AXP,
and GND wires to the Controller?s Phoenix connector when using an external power supply.
Make sure to connect only the GND wire on the AxLink/PWR connector when using a separate 12 VDC power supply. Do not connect the PWR wire to the AxLink connector’s PWR (+) opening.
Configuration DIP Switch
The NCITE-813AC has a conguration DIP switch which allows for certain operations to occur during boot-time. FIG. 48 displays the Conguration DIP Switch for the NCITE-813AC.
FIG. 48
Conguration DIP Switch
Program Run Disable (PRD) Mode
You can use the Conguration DIP switch to set the on-board Master to Program Run Disable (PRD) mode. PRD mode prevents the
NetLinx program stored in the on-board Master from running when you power up the Integrated Controller. You should only use PRD mode when you suspect the resident NetLinx program is causing inadvertent communication and/or control problems.
If necessary, place the on-board Master in PRD mode and use the NetLinx Studio program to resolve the communication and/or control problems with the resident NetLinx program. Then download the new NetLinx program and try again. FIG. 49 displays the default DIP switch settings and the settings for PRD mode. To switch to PRD mode, move the position 1 DIP switch to ON.
Default mode PRD mode
FIG. 49 DIP Switch settings - PRD mode
NOTE:
Consider equating PRD Mode to a PC?s SAFE Mode setting. With PRD mode, you can continue to power a unit, update the
rmware, and download a new program while circumventing any problems with a currently downloaded program. You must power
cycle the unit after activating/deactivating PRD mode on Program Port DIP switch #1.
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Wiring and Device Connections
ICSLAN Port
The NCITE-813AC has two types of Ethernet ports: LAN and ICSLAN. The LAN port is used to connect the master to an external
network, and the ICSLAN port is used to connect to other AMX equipment or third-party A/V equipment. The ICSLAN port pro vides Ethernet Communication to connected AMX Ethernet Equipment in a way that is isolated from the primary LAN connection.
The ICSLAN port is a 10/100 Port RJ-45 connector and Auto MDI/MDI-X enabled. The NCITE-813AC features one port. The port
supports IPv4 and IPv6 networks, as well as HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, and FTP.
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The ICSLAN port gets its IP addresses in one or more of the following ways:
ICSLAN port
IPv4 - Static assignment of the subnetwork address by the user IPv6 - Link local address
Using the ICSLAN Network
The default IP address for the ICSLAN network is 198.18.0.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0.
It is important that the ICSLAN and LAN subnets do not overlap. If the LAN port is congured such that its address space over
laps with the ICSLAN network, the ICSLAN network will be DISABLED.
Typically, the NCITE-813AC communicates with an A/V switcher via ICSLAN. Since the A/V switcher has a static IP address
NOTE:
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on the ICSLAN network, and you cannot change the IP address on the switcher, you cannot change the 198.18 subnet information on the NCITE-813AC platform of processors. You can only change the Host name and DHCP server settings.
DHCP Server
The ICSLAN port has a built-in DHCP server. This DHCP server is enabled by default and will serve IP addresses to any connected devices set to DHCP mode.
The DHCP server can be disabled from telnet with the command:
SET ICSLAN
The DHCP address range is xed. The server will provide addresses in the range x.x.0.2 through x.x.63.255.
Devices using static IP addresses on the ICSLAN network should be set within the reserved static IP address range of x.x.64.1 to x.x.255.255.
Opening LAN and ICSLAN Sockets from Code
When opening sockets from NetLinx or Java code there is no mechanism to indicate which network to use. The controller will open the socket on whichever network has an IP subnet that matches the address provided in the command to open the socket. There is no indication which network was used, only whether the socket was created successfully.
USB Port
The NCITE-813AC features one Type-A USB port you can use to connect a mass storage device for loading .jar les and IR data les (.irl), reading or writing conguration les and log les, or updating the rmware on the unit.
NOTE:
This USB port only supports a FAT32 le system.
This USB port (FIG. 51) uses standard USB cabling to connect to any mass storage or peripheral devices.
FIG. 51
NOTE:
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ID Pushbutton
The NCITE-813AC features an ID pushbutton which you can use to toggle between static and dynamic IP addressing. You can also
use the pushbutton to reset the default settings on the controller or restore the controller to its factory rmware image.
FIG. 52 displays the ID pushbutton for the NCITE-813AC.
FIG. 52
ID pushbutton
Switching to Static or Dynamic IP Addressing
To toggle between static or dynamic IP addressing, the controller cannot be currently booting or it must be in ID Mode. If these conditions are met, holding the ID pushbutton for 10 seconds toggles the current IP addressing mode between static and dynam ic IP addressing.
Restoring the Controller Settings to the Factory Defaults
To restore the controller settings to the factory defaults, the controller must be currently booting and you must press the ID push­button for 10 seconds. The controller is booting when the System and Input LEDs are both ON and the Output LED is OFF. This includes resetting the static IP address to its default and deleting the NetLinx program.
The presentation system cannot detect a press of the ID pushbutton until 30 seconds into the booting process. While boot-
NOTE:
ing the unit, any ID pushbutton presses before 30 seconds have elapsed are not detected. You can verify the unit has detected a
button press when the front panel LEDs begin to ash at one second intervals.
CAUTION: Pressing the ID pushbutton for 20 seconds restores the factory rmware image on the controller. Do not press the pushbutton signicantly longer than the necessary 10 seconds if you only want to restore the default settings on the controller.
Restoring the Controller’s Factory Firmware Image
To restore the controller’s factory rmware image, the controller must currently be booting and you must press the ID pushbutton for 20 seconds. This also deletes all code and IRL les.
The presentation system cannot detect a press of the ID pushbutton until 30 seconds into the booting process. While boot-
NOTE:
ing the unit, any ID pushbutton presses before 30 seconds have elapsed are not detected. You can verify the unit has detected a
button press when the front panel LEDs begin to ash at one second intervals.
LAN 10/100 Port
The NCITE-813 features a LAN 10/100 port to provide 10/100 Mbps communication via Category cable. This is an Auto MDI/
MDI-X enabled port, which allows you to use either straight-through or crossover Ethernet cables. The port support IPv4 and
IPv6 networks, as well as HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, and FTP. The LAN port automatically negotiates the connection speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps), and whether to use half duplex or full
duplex mode. FIG. 53 displays the LAN port for the NCITE-813.
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FIG. 53
FIG. 54 provides the pinouts and signals for the LAN connector and cable.
FIG. 54
FIG. 55 describes the blink activity for the LAN connector and cable.
FIG. 55
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RJ-45 wiring diagram
L/A - Activity LED (green)
lights when receiving or
transmitting LAN data packets
LAN connector / LEDs
A
L
SPD - Link LED (amber) lights when
connected; it does not dierentiate
between the two speeds.
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The LAN port gets its IP address(es) in one or more of the following ways:
IPv4
Static assignment by the user Dynamic assignment by an IPv4 DHCP server Link local as a fall back when congured for DHCP but unable to successfully obtain an address
IPv6
Link local address Prex(es) assigned by a router
Power Connector/Switch
FIG. 56 displays the power switch and connector for the NCITE-813AC.
Power switch
Power cable connector
Wiring and Device Connections
FIG. 56
Power Connector/Switch/Fuse
CAUTION: This unit should only have one source of incoming power. Using more than one source of power to the device can result in damage to the internal components and a possible burn out. Apply power to the unit only after installation is complete.
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Audio/Video Configuration
Overview
You can access the conguration settings for the Digital Video Presentation System by using one of the following methods:
Using the on-screen menu Using the WebConsole via a Web browser (see page 52)
Using the On-Screen Menu
You can access the conguration settings for the presentation system by using the MENU ON/OFF button on the front panel of
the device. FIG. 57 displays the on-screen menu.
Audio/Video Conguration
FIG. 57
Use the Navigational buttons to traverse the available conguration parameters and change their settings. FIG. 58 displays
the navigational function of each button.
FIG. 58
Press the SELECT pushbutton to select the highlighted setting on the on-screen menu and use the navigational buttons to peruse the available options for that setting or increase/decrease the value of the setting.
When navigating the on-screen menu, you can change the setting of any option that appears blue when highlighted. Any option that appears gray cannot be altered. Any option featuring a guillemet (>) indicates that the option contains one or more sub-op tions. Use the right navigational button to view the sub-options. Pressing the MENU ON/OFF button a second time closes the on-screen menu.
NOTE:
On-Screen menu
Move up to next menu conguration parameter
Decrease value, or change the state of
the selected parameter
Move down to next menu conguration parameter
Navigation buttons
The on-screen menu may appear pixelated when downscaling video at lesser resolutions.
Increase value, or change the state of the selected parameter
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Audio Settings
Press the MENU ON/OFF button on the front panel of the presentation system to access the on-screen menu and the Audio settings. The Audio settings appear as default when you access the on-screen menu. The following table lists the audio options available for inputs on the on-screen menu:
Audio Settings - Inputs Menu Options
INPUTS/OUTPUTS 1-8
Input Name Displays the name of the audio input. This option is view-only.
Stereo Use the left and right navigational buttons to select a group of preset equalizer settings. You can choose from Enable or
Input Gain Use the left and right navigational buttons to adjust the gain/attention level of the audio input. You can set the gain from
Analog Audio Use the left and right navigational buttons to change the audio format of the selected audio input. You can choose from
Test Tone Enable Use the left and right navigational buttons to enable or disable the test tone set for the selected audio output. This option is only available
Test Tone Generator Use the left and right navigational buttons to select a test tone for the selected audio output. You can choose from O,
MICROPHONE
Mic Mode Use this option to switch between Single Stereo and Dual Mono microphone modes. Select Single Stereo to adjust both microphone inputs
Single Stereo Use the left and right navigational buttons to set the mix level of microphone 1 in the overall mix. You can set the mix level from 0 to -100.
Enable Use the left and right navigational buttons to toggle whether the selected microphone is active. You can choose from O or On. The default
Phantom Power Use the left and right navigational buttons to turn on or turn o phantom power for the selected microphone. You can set the Phantom
Preamp Gain Use the left and right navigational buttons to adjust the preamp gain level of the microphone input. You can set the gain from 0 to +65dB in
Dual Mono Use the left and right navigational buttons to adjust the maximum volume of the audio output. You can set the maximum volume from 0 to
Enable Use the left and right navigational buttons to toggle whether the selected microphone is active. You can choose from O or On. The default
Phantom Power Use the left and right navigational buttons to turn on or turn o phantom power for the selected microphone. You can set the Phantom
Preamp Gain Use the left and right navigational buttons to adjust the preamp gain level of the microphone input. You can set the gain from 0 to +65dB in
Disable.
-24 to +24dB in 1dB increments. The default setting is 0.
Enable or Disable.
for audio outputs.
60Hz, 250Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz, Pink Noise, and White Noise. This option is only available for audio outputs.
or Dual Mono Mode to adjust the microphone settings individually. See the Changing the
Microphone Mode section on page 47 for information on how to the change the microphone mode.
The default setting is 0.
setting is O.
Power to On or O. The default setting is O.
1dB increments. The default setting is 0.
100 in increments of 1. The default value is 100.
setting is O.
Power to On or O. The default setting is O.
1dB increments. The default setting is 0.
The following table lists the audio options available for inputs on the on-screen menu:
Audio Settings - Outputs Menu Options
OUTPUTS 1-8
Output Name Displays the name of the audio output. This option is view-only.
Volume Use the left and right navigational buttons to adjust the volume level of the audio output. You can set the level from 0 to
Mute Use the left and right navigational buttons to enable or disable volume muting on the audio output.
Test Tone Enable Use the left and right navigational buttons to enable or disable the test tone set for the selected audio output.
Test Tone Generator Use the left and right navigational buttons to select a test tone for the selected audio output. You can choose from O,
Audio Group Displays the audio group this to which the audio output belongs.
Amp
Volume Use the left and right navigational buttons to adjust the volume level of the amplier. You can set the level from 0 to
Mute Use the left and right navigational buttons to enable or disable volume muting on the amplier.
Test Tone Enable Use the left and right navigational buttons to enable or disable the test tone set for the selected audio output.
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60Hz, 250Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz, Pink Noise, and White Noise.
The options below appear when you press the right navigation button while this option is highlighted.
-100.
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Audio Settings - Outputs Menu Options (Cont.)
Test Tone Gener ator Use the left and right navigational buttons to select a test tone for the selected audio output. You can choose from O,
Audio Group Displays the audio group this to which the amplier belongs.
60Hz, 250Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz, Pink Noise, and White Noise.
Using the WebConsole, you can create a group of several dierent audio inputs and outputs and collectively adjust specic set
tings for the entire group. The following table lists the audio group options available on the on-screen menu.
Audio Settings - Groups Menu Options
Mix
Input Use the left and right navigational buttons to adjust the mix level of the audio input for the audio group. You can set the
Microphone 1 Use the left and right navigational buttons to adjust the mix level of microphone 1 for the audio group. You can set the
Microphone 2 Use the left and right navigational buttons to adjust the mix level of microphone 2 for the audio group. You can set the
Format
Stereo Output Options
Mute Use the left and right navigational buttons to mute the audio on all devices in the group.
Volume Use the left and right navigational buttons to adjust the volume levels for all devices in the group.
Balance Use the left and right navigational buttons to adjust the balance level of the selected audio output. You can set the
Sync Delay Use the left and right navigational buttons to set the number of milliseconds to delay the audio. You can set the delay
Mono Output Options
Mute Use the left and right navigational buttons to mute the audio on all devices in the group.
Volume Use the left and right navigational buttons to adjust the volume levels for all devices in the group.
Adv. Sup. Feedback Use the left and right navigational buttons to enable or disable Advanced Suppression Feedback for the audio group.
The options below appear when you press the right navigation button while this option is highlighted.
level from 0 to -100.
level from 0 to -100.
level from 0 to -100.
Use the left and right navigational buttons to change the audio format of the selected audio input. You can set the audio format to Stereo or Mono. The default setting is Stereo.
The options below appear when you press the right navigation button while this option is highlighted.
balance level from -20 to +20. The default value is 0.
between 0 to 200 milliseconds. The default value is 32.
The options below appear when you press the right navigation button while this option is highlighted.
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Selecting an Audio Test Tone
Selecting a test tone for your input source can help determine if you have your audio devices connected correctly. Perform these steps to select a test tone:
1. Press the MENU ON/OFF button on the front panel of the presentation system to open the On-Screen menu.
2. With AUDIO highlighted, press the right navigational button to view the audio options.
3. Press the down navigational button to select the audio device you want, then press the right navigational button to
view its options.
4. Press the down navigational button to select OUTPUTS, then press the right navigational button to view its options.
5. Press the down navigational button to highlight the Test Tone Generator option.
6. Press the SELECT button on the front panel and use the left and right navigational buttons to scroll through the
available test tones. Press SELECT again when you see the test tone you want.
7. Press the up navigational button to highlight the Test Tone Enable option.
8. Press the SELECT button on the front panel and use the left and right navigational buttons to enable the test tone.
Changing the Microphone Mode
Perform these steps to change the microphone mode:
1. Press the MENU ON/OFF button on the front panel of the device.
2. With the Audio Settings highlighted, press the right arrow button one time to access the Audio settings menu.
3. Press the down arrow button until the Microphone option is highlighted, then press the right arrow button to access the Microphone options.
4. With Mic Mode selected, press the SELECT button and use the left and right arrow buttons to toggle between Single Stereo and Dual Mono microphones.
5. Press the SELECT button to accept the option you want.
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Video Settings
Press the MENU ON/OFF button on the front panel of the presentation system to access the on-screen menu and the Video set­tings. When the on-screen menu appears, use the DOWN navigational button to access the Video settings. The following table lists the video options available on the on-screen menu:.
Video Settings Options
INPUTS 1-8
Input Name The name of the video input. This information is view-only. You can change the input name by using the WebConsole.
NOTE: The maximum number of characters allowed for the input name is 32, however, longer names may not be viewable
on the OSD. To keep the input name from appearing truncated, the input name should be a maximum of 18 characters.
Format The analog format for the video input. You can choose from Stereo or Mono. This information is view-only.
Resolution The current video resolution and refresh rate for the selected video input. For a complete list of output resolutions, see the
EDID Mode The type of EDID data to be sent to the source or which output’s EDID you would like to mirror to that source. This infor-
Preferred EDID The type of EDID data to be sent to the source or which output’s EDID you would like to mirror to that source. This infor-
HDCP Compliance Use the left and right navigational buttons to activate HDCP compliance on the selected input. HDCP compliance is active
More Info The options below appear when you press the right navigation button while this option is highlighted.
Color Space This option lists the color space on the video input. This option is view-only
VIC This option lists the VIC on the video input. This option is view-only
V Freq This option lists the video frequency on the video input. This option is view-only
PIP This option lists whether the input is part of a Picture-in-Picture (PIP) setup. This option is view-only.
Color Depth This option lists the color depth on the video input. This option is view-only
Pixel Clock This option lists the pixel clock on the video input. This option is view-only
OUTPUTS
Scaler Setup Press the right navigational button to access the options for Picture Settings, Scaling Mode, Resolution, and Aspect Ratio.
Picture Settings The options below appear when you press the right navigation button while this option is highlighted.
Brightness Use the left and right navigational buttons to alter the brightness level adjustment applied to all outputs. You can set the
Contrast Use the left and right navigational buttons to alter the contrast level adjustment applied to all outputs. You can set the
Scaling Mode Indicates whether the output image is scaled. This information is view-only.
Resolution The resolution and refresh rate of the selected output. For a complete list of output resolutions, see the DVI and HDMI
Aspect Ratio Indicates the aspect ratio and is set to one of the following options:
DVI and HDMI Supported Output Resolutions section on page 137. This information is view-only.
mation is view-only.
mation is view-only.
by default.
brightness level from 0-100. The default setting is 50.
contrast level from 0-100. The default setting is 50.
Supported Output Resolutions section on page 137. This information is view-only.
• MAINTAIN: Maintains the input aspect ratio while lling the screen either vertically or horizontally. Black bars may appear
above and below or to the left and right of the image.
• STRETCH: Ignores the input aspect ratio and stretches the image to ll the screen in all directions.
• ZOOM: Maintains the input aspect ratio while zooming the image to ll the screen in all directions. Image data may be
lost on the top and bottom or to the left and right of the displayed image.
• ANAMORPHIC: Use with anamorphic formatted video sources so that images appear correctly on the display. This information is view-only.
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Video Settings Options (Cont.)
General Setup Press the right navigational button to access the options for OSD, Video Transition, and Blank/Color Logo.
OSD Press the right navigational button to access the options for OSD.
Enable OSD Use the left and right navigational buttons to toggle whether you want the On-Screen Display (OSD) overlay to be turned
on or o.
You can choose from Enabled or Disabled. When enabled, the input name and resolution displays in a small box in the
upper left-hand corner of the screen whenever you select a new input source. The location of the input name and resolution can be changed using the OSD Position option. The default setting is Disabled.
The OSD may appear pixelated when downscaling video at lesser resolutions.
NOTE:
OSD Color Use the left and right navigational buttons to select the background color for the on-screen display. You can choose from
Allow Display Sleep
Display Sleep Delay
OSD Position Use the left and right navigational buttons to select the on-screen display’s relative position so it is unobtrusive to video.
Video Mute Use the left and right navigational buttons to mute/un-mute (enable/disable) all video output displays. Video mute results
Video Freeze Use the left and right navigational buttons to toggle whether you want the current image to freeze and remain on the
Video Transition Use the left and right navigational buttons to select a transition between the previously selected video input and the cur-
Blank Color/Logo Use the left and right navigational buttons to choose a blanking screen. You can choose from Blue, Black, or an uploaded
LOCAL HDMI OUTPUT A-B/DXLite OUTPUT C
The following options appear for all three of these outputs unless specied otherwise.
Port This option lists the output port currently being used. This option is view-only.
H ACTIVE This option lists the horizontal active pixels on the video output. This option is view-only.
V ACTIVE This option lists the vertical active pixels on the video output. This option is view-only.
Color Space This option lists the color space on the video output. This option is view-only.
Color Depth This option lists the color depth on the video output. This option is view-only.
VIC This option lists the VIC on the video output. This option is view-only.
Pixel Clock This option lists the pixel clock on the video output. This option is view-only.
Source Channel This option lists the video input currently sending video to the video output. This option is view-only.
DXLite Quality This option lists the degree or lack of quality in the video output. This option is only available on DXLite Output C and is
WINDOWS:
Windows Settings Press the right navigational button to view the settings for Window Position, Window Size, Left/Large Input, and Right/
Window Position Use the left and right navigational buttons to choose a window position for the windows when the View Mode is set to
Window Size Use the left and right navigational buttons to choose a window size for the windows when the View Mode is set to
Left/Large Input Use the left and right navigational buttons to choose a video input for the left window when the View Mode is set to
Right/Small Input Use the left and right navigational buttons to choose a video input for the right window when the View Mode is set to
Black, White, Yellow, or Blue. The default setting is Black.
Use the left and right navigational buttons to enable or disable sleep delay on the selected video output.
Use the left and right navigational buttons to set the sleep delay for the OSD.
You can choose from Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, and Bottom Right. The default setting is Top Left.
in a blank screen on the output displays.
screen. You can choose from Enable or Disable. The default setting is Disable.
rently selected video input. You can choose from Diag Top Left, Diag Top Right, Diag Bottom Left, Diag Bottom Right,
Horiz From Left, Horiz From Right, Vert From Top, Vert From Bottom, and Fade.
Logo.
NOTE:
If you have uploaded a logo to display on the output, you can also select the logo from this option. Logo images
must be 24-bit color bitmap les at least 36x36 pixels in size.
view-only.
Small
Input.
Windows. You can choose from Side By Side and Top Bottom.
Windows. You can choose from Top Large and Bottom Large.
Windows.
Windows.
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Video Settings Options (Cont.)
PIP Settings Press the right navigational button to view the settings for PIP Position, PIP Size, Main Window Input, and PIP Window
PIP Position Use the left and right navigational buttons to choose a PIP position for the video output. You can choose from Top Left, Top
PIP Size Use the left and right navigational buttons to choose a PIP size for the video output. You can choose from Small, Medium, and Large.
Main Window Input Use the left and right navigational buttons to choose a video input for the main window when the View Mode is set to PIP.
PIP Window Input Use the left and right navigational buttons to choose a video input for the PIP window when the View Mode is set to PIP.
View Mode Use the left and right navigational buttons to choose a viewing mode for the video output. You can choose from Transition,
Video Transition Use the left and right navigational buttons to choose a video transition mode for the video output. You can choose from
Input.
Right, Bottom Left, and Bottom Right.
PIP, and Window.
Diag Top Left, Diag Top Right, Diag Bottom Left, Diag Bottom Right, Horiz From Left, Horiz From Right, Vert From Top,
Vert From Bottom, and Fade In. You can only access this option when the View Mode is set to Transition.
Network Settings
Press the MENU ON/OFF button on the front panel of the presentation system to access the on-screen menu and the Network settings. When the on-screen menu appears, use the DOWN navigational button to access the Network settings. The following table lists the video options available on the on-screen menu:
Network Menu Options
IPV4:
DHCP/Static: Displays how the device is assigned an IP address: either dynamically (DHCP) or manually (Static). This option only appears on NCITE-
813/813A models.
IP Address: Displays the IP address of the device.
Subnet Mask: Displays the subnet mask of the network.
Gateway: Displays the gateway address of the network.
Hostname: Displays the hostname of the device.
MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the device.
System Number Displays the system number for the device.
IPV6: (These options only appear on NCITE-813/813A models.)
Address 1 The primary IPv6 address of the device.
Address 2 The secondary IPv6 address of the device.
Address 3 The third IPv6 address of the device.
Subnet Mask The IPv6 subnet mask of the device.
Gateway The IPv6 gateway of the device.
NetLinx: (These options only appear on NCITE-813/813A models.)
Device Status Displays the device status.
Master Mode Displays the Master mode.
IP/URL Displays the IP address/URL of the device.
Device Number Displays the device number.
System Number Displays the system number for the device.
Status Menu
Press the MENU ON/OFF button on the front panel of the presentation system to access the on-screen menu and the Status settings. When the on-screen menu appears, use the DOWN navigational button to access the Status settings. The following table lists the status options available on the on-screen menu. These options are view-only.
Status Menu
Serial Number Displays the serial number of the presentation system.
Switcher Firmware Displays the version number of the rmware the switcher is using.
Master Firmware Displays the version number of the rmware the Master is using.
Device Firmware Displays the version number of the rmware the device is using.
Temperature Displays the temperature of the device in degrees Celsius (C).
Fan Speed Displays the speed in Revolutions per Minute (RPM) for each fan.
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Audio/Video Conguration
WebConsole
The Incite presentation systems feature an on-board WebConsole that allows you to congure the device and make various ad­justments to audio/video and system settings. The WebConsole is accessed via a web browser on a PC that has network access to the presentation system.
The WebConsole can be divided into two primary parts:
Audio/Video Switcher Conguration Settings Master Controller Conguration Options
Accessing the WebConsole
From any PC that has access to the LAN that the target Master resides on:
1. Open a web browser and type the IP Address of the target Master in the Address Bar.
2. Press Enter to access WebConsole for that Master. The initial view is the Web Control page (FIG. 59).
FIG. 59
WebConsole - WebControl Page (initial view)
When using the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser in Windows 8, you may not be able to login and connect to the Master via the WebConsole. If you cannot login and connect, try any of the following options:
Shift+Right-click Internet Explorer icon and select Run as administrator. Select Internet Options | Advanced | Security Settings, and check Enable Enhanced Protection Mode. A Windows 8 restart
will be required.
Use the Master’s Hostname instead of its IP numeric address to enter the URL (e.g.: http://AMXM98A1A2B rather than
http://192.168.1.123).
Use a non-Windows 8 device if Internet Explorer 10+ is required.
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Master Controller Configuration Options
The NCITE-813AC Presentation System features a NetLinx central controller functionally equivalent to an NX-2200. The NCITE­813AC provides the same set of conguration pages that are available to the NX-series controllers.
All NX-Series NetLinx Masters share a common WebConsole, as described in the NetLinx Integrated Controllers WebConsole
NOTE:
& Programming Guide (available at www.amx.com).
WebConsole - System Configuration
The NCITE-813AC (and all other NetLinx Masters) features a built-in WebConsole that allows you to make various conguration
settings via a web browser on any PC that has access to the Master.
The webconsole consists of a series of web pages that are collectively called the “Master Conguration Manager” (FIG. 59).
The webconsole is divided into six primary sections, indicated by six control buttons across the top of the main page (FIG. 60):
FIG. 60
System Conguration Menu Options
Home: This option appears when you access the System Conguration page. Use these options to view any connected
device or access a module. This option only appears on the NCITE-813AC.
Network: Click to access the Network Settings for the Master. The options on these pages enable you to view and modify
the IPv4 and IPv6 network settings and the clock settings for the system.
Security: Click to access the System Security page. The options in this page allow you to congure various aspects of
NetLinx System and Security on the Master, including network conguration and creating users and roles.
System: Click to access the System Details page. The options on this page allow you to view and congure various as-
pects of the NetLinx System. This option only appears on the NCITE-813AC.
Modules: Click to access several dierent device-related pages. This option only appears on the NCITE-813AC. Switcher: Click to access the Switcher Conguration page.
WebConsole User Interface - Additional Documentation
For a full description of all System Conguration pages, refer to the NX-Series Controllers WebConsole & Programming Guide,
available at www.amx.com.
Using a Web Browser
You can access the conguration settings for the Presentation System by using the latest, industry-accepted version of HTML5 web browsers. If a browser is inconsistent, upgrade or try a dierent browser. The system conguration pages are available by
entering the IP address of the NetLinx master into the location bar of your web browser. Entering your IP address into your web browser opens the Main WebControl page (FIG. 61).
FIG. 61
Perform these steps to access the conguration settings:
1. Open a web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the presentation system in the location bar of the web browser. (If you do not know your device’s IP
NOTE:
Main WebControl page
address, see the Locating the IP Address of the Presentation System section on page 53.) The Main WebControl page opens (FIG. 61).
WebControl requires that you install the latest version of the Adobe Flash Player plug-in for your browser. If your browser
does not have the Flash Player plug-in installed, you will be prompted to install it.
3. Click the Switcher tab to open the Switcher Conguration page.
If a web browser or Flash Player is not available, the buttons on the front panel and NetLinx commands provide equivalent
controls for audio/video conguration. See the Using the On-Screen Menu section on page 45 for more information.
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Locating the IP Address of the Presentation System
You can locate the IP address of the presentation system by using the buttons on the front panel of the unit. The IP address ap­pears on the LCD display on the front panel of the device. Perform these steps to locate the IP address of the unit:
1. Press the MENU ON/OFF button on the front panel of the unit. The on-screen menu appears on the connected output display.
2. Use the UP and DOWN navigational arrow buttons to navigate to the Network options. Press SELECT and you can see the IP address is listed among the network settings. Note the IP address for future reference.
Default User Names and Passwords
The following table lists the default user names and passwords for accessing the NCITE-813AC through NetLinx Studio or the WebConsole.
Default User Names and Passwords
NetLinx Studio netlinx password
WebConsole administrator password
User Name Password
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On-Board WebConsole User Interface
WebConsole UI Overview
Incite Digital Video Presentation Systems have a built-in System Conguration interface that allows you to make various con­guration settings via a web browser on any PC that has access to the Master. The System Conguration interface (an on-board web conguration) contains a comprehensive set of web pages that can be used during setup to manage your system’s network, security, and system needs, as well as congure its inputs and outputs while executing switches (FIG. 62).
On-Board WebConsole User Interface
FIG. 62
The options available via the WebConsole dier depending on the on the Presentation System model.
WebConsole - Web Controls page (initial view)
NCITE-813AC WebConsole Options
On the NCITE-813AC, the WebConsole oers six primary sections from a menu located at the top of the page, indicated by six
menu options across the top of the main page (FIG. 63):
FIG. 63
From the Home page, Web Control options become available (e.g., RMS, Virtual Keypad, and device details pages for any connect
ed devices).
System Conguration Menu Options (NCITE-813AC)
Home: This option appears when you access the System Conguration page. Use these options to view any connected
device or access a module.
Network: Click to access the Network Settings for the Master. The options on these pages enable you to view and modify
the IPv4 and IPv6 network settings and the clock settings for the system (see the WebConsole - Network Options section on page 56).
Security: Click to access the System Security page. The options in this page allow you to congure various aspects of
NetLinx System and Security on the Master, including network conguration and creating users and roles (see the Web
Console - Security Options section on page 63).
System: Click to access the System Details page. The options on this page allow you to view and congure various as-
pects of the NetLinx System (see the WebConsole - System Options section on page 80).
Modules: Click to access several dierent device-related pages (see the WebConsole - Modules Options section on page
82).
Switcher: Click to access the Switcher Conguration page (see the WebConsole - Switcher Options section on page 90).
This page only appears for Enova devices.
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NCITE-813/813A WebConsole Options
On the NCITE-813AC, the WebConsole oers three primary sections from a menu located at the top of the page, indicated by
three menu options (Network, Security, and Switcher) across the top of the main page (FIG. 64):
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System Conguration Interface Tips:
It is recommended that you use the latest, industry accepted version of HTML5 browsers. If a browser is inconsistent,
upgrade or try a dierent browser. To-date, browsers tested include Google Chrome (preferred), Mozilla Firefox, Apple
Safari, and Microsoft Internet Explorer 10+/Edge.
To access the interface after initial setup, simply type the integrated Master’s IP address in the address bar of the browser
and press the Enter key. You can locate the IP address of your device by using the on-screen menu (see the Using the On­Screen Menu section on page 45 for more information).
Some devices run on a secured le-system. As such, le-system operations (e.g., Load and Save operations) may not be
supported by the device’s default capabilities and may require downloading a le manager application.
When selecting Inputs and Outputs for switches – you may select an input followed by multiple outputs, but only one
input is selectable if you select an output rst.
Inputs and Outputs can only have one name each, regardless of whether the name is set via the Video tab or the Audio
tab in the Conguration page (or via NetLinx SEND_COMMANDs VIDIN_NAME, VIDOUT_NAME,
AUDIN_NAME, AUDOUT_NAME). Inputs and Outputs may be named independently.
Accessing the WebConsole
From any PC that has access to the LAN that the target Master resides on:
1. Open a web browser and type the IP Address of the target Master in the Address Bar.
2. Press Enter to access WebConsole for that Master. The initial view is the Web Control page (FIG. 62).
When using the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser in Windows 8, you may not be able to login and connect to the Master via the
WebConsole. If you cannot login and connect, try any of the following options:
Shift+Right-click Internet Explorer icon and select Run as administrator. Select Internet Options | Advanced | Security Settings, and check Enable Enhanced Protection Mode. A Windows
8 restart will be required.
Use the Master’s Hostname instead of its IP numeric address to enter the URL (e.g.: http://AMXM98A1A2B rather than
http://192.168.1.123)
Use a non-Windows 8 device if Internet Explorer 10+ is required.
Default User Names and Passwords
The following table lists the default user names and passwords for accessing the NX-series controllers through NetLinx Studio or
the WebConsole.
Default User Names and Passwords
NetLinx Studio netlinx password
WebConsole administrator password
User Name Password
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WebConsole - Network Options
Network Overview
The Network page (FIG. 65) is accessed by clicking Network on the page’s main heading. This page allows you to view and
congure various aspects of the Master’s network:
IPv4 Setup - Options on this page allow you to view/change the Master’s IP and DNS address information. See the
Network - IPv4 Setup section on page 57 for details.
IPv6 Setup - Options on this page allow you to view the Master’s IPv6 address information. Date/Time - Options on this page allow you to enable/disable using a network time source and provide access to Daylight
Saving conguration and which NIST servers to use as a reference. This page is only available on the NCITE-813AC
Presentation System. See the Network - Date/Time section on page 59 for details.
NetLinx Setup - Options on this page allow you to establish NetLinx settings for your system. This page is only available
on the NCITE-813/813A Presentation Systems. See the Network - NetLinx Setup section on page 62 for details.
WebConsole - Network Options
FIG. 65
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Network - IPv4 Setup
Click IPv4 Setup to access the IPv4 Setup page (FIG. 66) and view and congure IP and DNS addresses for the Master. Use the
options on this page to view/edit the Master’s network settings. A user can only modify the information on this page if it is
assigned a Role that includes the Network Conguration permission. Without the proper permission, a user can only view the
information on this page.
FIG. 66
Network - IPv4 Setup page
IPv4 Setup Options
The IPv4 Setup options are described in the following table:
IPv4 Setup Options
Option Description
IP Address: This section enables you to set IPv4 information for the Master’s network.
IP Hostname
DHCP/Specic IP
Address
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
DNS Address: This section enables you to set hostname, domain, and DNS information for the Master’s network.
Domain
DNS IP
Zero-Cong
Networking
NetLinx Discovery Protocol (NDP)
Enter the IP host name in this eld.
NOTE:
Host names may contain only the ASCII letters ‘a’ through ‘z’ (case-insensitive), the digits ‘0’
through ‘9’, and the hyphen (‘-’).
Use the buttons to select a DHCP or static IPv4 address. Additional options in this area become available if you select
Specic IP Address.
Enter the IPv4 address in this eld. This eld is only available if you select Specic IP Address.
Enter the IPv4 subnet mask in this eld. This eld is only available if you select Specic IP Address.
Enter the gateway IPv4 address in this eld. This eld is only available if you select Specic IP Address.
Enter the domain name of the DNS server in this eld.
Enter up to three DNS server addresses in the provided elds.
Use the buttons to activate zero-cong networking functionality on the Master’s network. Zero-cong
networking provides the ability to automatically discover devices that are present on the LAN. By default, zeroconf is enabled (On option selected). With zeroconf enabled, the Master’s web interface will be regis tered via zeroconf and can be viewed through a zeroconf browser plug-in such as Bonjour for IE.
Use the buttons to indicate whether you want the Master to search for any NDP-capable devices currently
connected to the Master.
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Network - IPv6 Setup
Click the IPv6 Setup link (on the Network page) to access the IPv6 Setup page (FIG. 67). The options on this page allow you to
view the Master’s IPv6 network settings. A user can only modify the information on this page if it is assigned a Role that includes
the Network Conguration permission. Without the proper permission, a user can only view the information on this page.
FIG. 67
Network - IPv6 Setup page
IPv6 Setup Options
The IPv6 Setup options are described in the following table:
IPv6 Setup Options
Option Description
IPv6 Address The IPv6 address of the Master. This information is view-only.
IPv6 Subnet Mask The IPv6 subnet mask of the Master. This information is view-only.
IPv6 Gateway The IPv6 gateway of the Master. This information is view-only.
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Network - Date/Time
Click the Date/Time link (on the Network page) to access the Date/Time page (FIG. 68). The options on this page allow you to
enable/disable using a network time source and provide access to Daylight Saving conguration and which NIST servers to use
as a reference. This page is only available on the NCITE-813AC Presentation System.
FIG. 68
Network - Date/Time page
The Clock Manager Options are separated into three areas:
Clock Manager - The Clock Manager allows you to set the Clock Manager Mode (Network Time or Stand Alone).
Daylight Savings Time Manager - The Daylight Savings Time Manager allows you to specify how and when to implement
Daylight Savings rules on the clock.
NIST Server Manager - The NIST Server Manager allows you to connect to a specic NIST (Internet Time Service) Server.
Setting the Mode for the Clock Manager
1. In the Manage System tab (FIG. 68), select a Time Sync option.
Network Time: This option allows the Master to manage it’s clock by connecting to a NIST (Internet Time Service) Server.
When this option is selected, the Master will connect to the default NIST Server to get date and time information.
You can select a dierent NIST Server (or specify the IP Address of a known NIST Server) in the NIST Server Manager
section (see the Selecting a Custom NIST Server section on page 60).
Stand Alone: This option lets the Master use its own internal clock. When this option is selected, two additional elds are
available on this tab:
Date - Enter the current date in this eld (mm/dd/yyyy). Time - Enter the current time in these elds (Hours/Minutes/Seconds).
2. Click Accept to save these settings to the Master.
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WebConsole - Network Options
Setting Daylight Savings Rules
1. In the Daylight Savings Time Manager section (FIG. 69), enable Daylight Savings mode by clicking the On button. Clicking On reveals additional Daylight Savings options.
FIG. 69
Date/Time Options - Daylight Savings Time Manager
2. Use the Offset drop-down menus to adjust the amount of time (hours and minutes) to oset Daylight Savings. By
default, the oset is set to 1 hour.
NOTE:
Although most places that support Daylight Savings usually adjust the local time by one hour this doesn’t cover all
locations.
To provide exibility for such locations it is possible to congure a dierent daylight savings time oset.
3. Use the Starts elds to specify when Daylight Savings should start. The Starts rules include:
Select Fixed to specify the calendar date when the rule applies as a specic date (“March 21”). When Fixed is selected,
use the Day, Month, Hours, and Minutes elds to specify the date and time (hh:mm) to start Daylight Savings time.
Select by Occurrence to specify the calendar date when the rule applies as a heuristic, (“the 3rd Sunday in March”).
When by Occurrence is selected, use the Wk of the Month, Day, Month, Hours, and Minutes elds to specify the occurrence to start Daylight Savings time.
The range for Wk of the Month is 1 through Last, where Last indicates the last occurrence of a particular day of the
month. This is to accommodate months that include four weeks as well as those that include ve.
4. Use the Ends elds to specify when Daylight Savings should end. The Ends rules match the Start rules, and follow the same
logic. Select Fixed or by Occurrence, and specify the End date/time information accordingly.
5. Click Accept to save these settings to the Master.
Selecting a Custom NIST Server
FIG. 70
Date/Time Options - NIST Server Manager
1. In the NIST Server Manager section (FIG. 70), use the option buttons to select one of the NIST Servers in the list.
2. Click Accept to save the selection to the Master.
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Adding a Custom NIST Server to the List
1. Click Add Server. The Add New Server dialog opens (FIG. 71).
WebConsole - Network Options
FIG. 71
2. In the New Server URL eld, enter the URL of the NIST Server. The URL is used only to help you manage entries, and is not
3. Enter the NIST Server’s IP Address in the New IP eld. This is used internally and must be a valid IP address.
Add New Server dialog
veried or used internally by the clock manager.
The strings entered into the URL and Location elds are not used to connect to NIST Servers. The IP Address (entered
NOTE:
into the IP eld) species the NIST Server(s) that will be used. As stated above, the address entered into the IP eld must be
must be a valid IP address (not a URL).
4. Enter the NIST Server’s location in the New Location eld. This is used only to help the user manage entries and it is not veri-
ed or used internally by the clock manager.
5. Click Accept to save these settings to the Master.
1. Click on the Remove (x) button to the right of a user-added NIST Server in the NIST Server Manager list.
2. Click Accept to save these settings to the Master.
NOTE:
The built-in entries cannot be removed.
Refer to Appendix C: Clock Manager NetLinx Programming API in the NetLinx Programming Guide (available at www.amx.com) for
a listing and description of the Types/Constants and Library Calls that are included in the NetLinx.AXI to support Clock Manager
functions.
Removing an NIST Server From the List
Clock Manager NetLinx Programming API
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WebConsole - Network Options
Network - NetLinx Setup
Click the NetLinx Setup link (on the Network page) to access the NetLinx Setup page (FIG. 72). The options on this page estab­lish NetLinx settings for your system. This page is only available on the NCITE-813/813A Presentation Systems..
FIG. 72
Network - NetLinx Setup page
ICSP Setup Options
The ICSP Setup options are described in the following table:
ICSP Setup Options
Option Description
Master Mode This option allows you to set the Master Mode for your system. You can choose from URL, Listen, NDP,
IP/URL The IP address or URL for your system.
Device Number The device number for your system.
System Number The system number that your device belongs to.
Username The username to access the NetLinx system.
Password The password to access the NetLinx system.
Auto, and UDP.
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WebConsole - Security Options
Security Overview
The Security page is accessed by clicking Security on the page’s main heading. This page allows you to view congure and mod­ify the Master’s security settings at three levels (System, Role, and User). See the Security Presets section on page 68 for more information on the three presets.
System Level - changes made at this level aect the system globally. See the Security - General section on page 65 for
details.
Role Level - changes made at this level aect specic Roles. See the Security - Roles section on page 69 for details. User Level - changes made at this level aect individual Users. See the Security - Users section on page 73 for details.
The default view for the option is System Security Settings (FIG. 73).
WebConsole - Security Options
FIG. 73
NOTE:
for access to the web or command line interface.
Additional security conguration options are available via Terminal/Telnet Commands. See Accessing the Security Conguration
Options sections in the NetLinx Programming Guide (available at www.amx.com)for more information.
NOTE:
for these devices.
System Security Settings
By default, all System-level security options are disabled, except for Authentication On Server Ports, which requires a login
While the Security page exists on NCITE-813/813A Presentation Systems, the options listed in this chapter are not available
Login Rules
There is no limit to the number of concurrent logins allowed for a single user. This allows for the creation of a single user that is provided to multiple ICSP devices (touch panels, for example) using the same login to obtain access to the Master. For example, if you have 50 devices connected to a Master, you do not have to create 50 individual user accounts, with one for each device. Instead, you only need to create one which all 50 devices use for access.
The rst layer of security for the Master is to prompt a user to enter a valid user name and password before gaining access to a
secured feature on the target Master.
Depending on the Security conguration, users may be prompted to enter a valid user name and password before gaining access to various features of the WebConsole. User access is specied by the administrator in the Role and User Level pages of the Security
section.
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WebConsole - Security Options
NOTE:
This user name and password information is also used by both G5 touch panels (within the System Connection rmware
page) and AMX software applications such as NetLinx Studio v 4.0 and above to communicate securely with a Master using
encrypted communication.
User and Role Name Rules
User account and role names must follow these rules:
Case-sensitive Must be between 4 and 20 alpha-numeric characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9
The following characters are allowed: - _ . and <space>.
Password Rules
The rules for changing a password vary according to the Password Complexity setting for the user. A user’s password complexity can be set to Low, Medium, or High.
Low - Minimum length is 4 characters, and must be dierent from the previous password. Medium - Minimum length is 8 characters, must contain characters from 3 character classes listed in the table below,
must contain at least 4 changes from the previous password, and must be dierent from the previous 10 passwords.
High - Minimum length is 15 characters, must contain characters from all of the characters classes listed in the table
below, must contain at least 8 changes from the previous password, and must be dierent from the previous
30 passwords.
The requirements for each setting are listed in the following table:
Password Complexity Requirements
Requirement Low Medium High
Case Change Only No No Ye s
Character Classes Required 0 3 4
Library Check No No Ye s
Minimum Length 4 8 15
Palindrome Check No No Yes
Same Consecutive Characters No check 5 3
Similarity Check 1 4 8
User Name Check (straight or reversed) No Yes Yes
Dierent from Previous # of Passwords 1 10 30
The denitions of each requirement are listed below:
Case Change Only: A new password cannot dier from the previous passwords solely by a change in case (upper/lower) Character Classes Required: A password must contain characters from a set number of character classes. See the
Character Classes table below for the list and denitions of character classes.
Library Check: The password cannot contain a word from a dictionary le supplied with the OS. Minimum Length: The password must contain a minimum set number of characters.
Palindrome Check: The password does not contain a palindrome of a 7-letter length or greater. Same Consecutive Characters: The password does not contain more than a set number of the same consecutive
characters.
Similarity Check: The password diers from the previous password by a set number of characters. User Name Check: The password does not contain the user’s user name.
Different from Previous # of Passwords: The password diers from a set number of previous passwords.
The following table lists the characters available in each character class:
Character Classes
Character Class Example
Uppercase Letters A-Z
Lowercase Letters a-z
Numbers 0-9
Other Characters `~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ - + = { } [ ] \ | : ; “ ‘ <> , . ?/ (including
“space”)
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Security - General
The General Security Settings page provides global permissions for various options that may be individually selected and applied to all users. The Master provides 3 levels of security settings presets: Low, Medium, and High. The levels are simply presets of various security settings. When a preset is selected, the settings are not applied until you click Accept. You can customize any settings as needed on the security preset before accepting and applying the settings. The default for the settings will match the Low presets.
System Level Security - System Security Settings
Click the System Security Settings link to access the System Security Details page (FIG. 74). The options in this page allow
you to establish whether the Master will require a valid user name and password be entered prior to gaining access to the cong
uration options.
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FIG. 74
These are global options that enable or disable the login requirement for both users and roles.
System Security Settings
System Security Options
The System Security options are described in the following table:
System Security Options
Option Description
Security Presets The Master provides three levels of security setting presets: Low, Medium, and High. Each level is a preset
of various security settings (see the Security Presets section on page 68 for more information.) When a preset is selected, that setting is applied after clicking Accept.
NOTE:
If a security preset is not selected, all subordinate options are grayed-out and not selectable, mean-
ing that the Master is completely unsecured and can be altered by any user (regardless of their rights).
Audit Log Select to enable/disable remote syslog. See the Audit Logs section on page 68 for more information.
Banner Display Select to turn on or turn o banner messages. Banners enable you to display pre- and post-login text in
USB Host Port Select to enable all Type-A USB connectors on the Master.
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See the Banners section on page 69 for more information.
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Option Description
Inactivity Timeout Select to enable the Master to log out a user after a dened period of inactivity. After enabling the inactivity timeout op-
Password Expiration Select to force a user to change its password after a set period of time. After enabling the password expiration options,
Cryptography Strength:
Password Complexity Set the password complexity to Low, Medium, or High. When the password complexity level is raised from a lower level
Lockout Access Select to enable a lock on a user account after a set number of failed logins. When enabled, use the Attempts spin box
HTTP/HTTPS Select to enable HTTP and HTTPS access to the Master.
tion, use the spin box to set the number of minutes before the timeout activates. You can set a timeout in the range of
1 to 60 minutes. The default setting is 10 minutes. The timeout applies to Program Port, Telnet, SSH, HTTP, and HTTPS sessions. When the inactivity timeout is enabled, the Master limits the number of concurrent sessions for all non-device accounts to 10. When the number of active sessions is full, any additional login attempts will fail.
use the spin box to set the interval for password expiration. You can set an amount of time in the range of 1 to 180 days. The default setting is 60 days.
This option is only valid on locally-maintained accounts. When external LDAP is enabled, only the administrator and
NOTE:
device user accounts are aected.
Set the cryptography strength of the Master to Low or High. On the High setting, only FIPS 140-2 validated binaries are used.
to a higher level, the Master requires conrmation from the user. When the user conrms the change, all passwords are
marked as expired on all local user accounts, and the passwords must be changed to meet the new complexity require­ments. Password complexity requirements are as follows:
• Low - Minimum length is 4 characters, and must be dierent from previous password.
• Medium - Minimum length is 8 characters, must contain characters from 3 of the following characters sets (uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, other characters), must contain at least 4 changes from the previous password, and
must be dierent from the previous 10 passwords.
• High - Minimum length is 15 characters, must contain characters from all of the following characters sets (uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, other characters), must contain at least 8 changes from the previous password, and
must be dierent from the previous 30 passwords.
This option is only valid on locally-maintained accounts. When external LDAP is enabled, only the administrator and
NOTE:
device user accounts are aected.
to set the number of login attempts allowed. Use the Lockout Duration options menu to indicate the amount of time you want the lockout to last. The default setting is 60 minutes.
NOTE:
This option is only valid on locally-maintained accounts. When external LDAP is enabled, only the administrator
user is aected.
HTTP: The port value used for unsecure HTTP Internet communication between the web browser’s UI and the target
Master. By disabling this port, the administrator (or other authorized user) can require that any consecutive sessions between the UI and the target Master are done over a more secure HTTPS connection.
By default, the Master does not have security enabled and must be communicated with using http:// in the Address eld.
The default port value is 80.
One method of adding security to HTTP communication is to change the Port value. If the port value is changed,
NOTE:
any consecutive session to the target Master has to add the port value at the end of the address
(within the Address eld). An example is if the port were changed to 99, the new address information would be:
http://192.192.192.192:99.
HTTPS: The port value used by web browser to securely communicate between the web server UI and the target Master.
This port is also used to simultaneously encrypt this data using the SSL certicate information on the Master as a key.
This port is used to communicate securely between the browser (using the web server UI) and the Master using HTTPS
but also provide a port for use by the SSL encryption key (embedded into the certicate). Whereas SSL creates a secure
connection between a client and a server, over which any amount of data can be sent securely, HTTPS is designed to
transmit individual messages securely. Therefore both HTTPS and SSL can be seen as complementary and are congured
to communicate over the same port on the Master. These two methods of security and encryption are occurring simulta­neously over this port as data is being transferred. The default port value is 443.
NOTE:
Another method of adding security to HTTPS communication would be to change the port value. If the port
value is changed, any consecutive session to the target Master has to add the port value at the end of the address
(within the Address eld). An example is if the port were changed to 99, the new address information would be:
http://192.192.192.192:99.
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Option Description
Telnet/SSH/SSH FTP Access
FTP Access Select to enable FTP access to the Master. The default port value used for FTP communication is 21.
Online Certicate
Status Protocol (OCSP)
Authenticate on Server Ports
Restricted Switcher
Mode - DXLink
Network/Logo FTP
Authenticate AMX
Devices On ICSLAN Ports
ICSLAN AMX Device
Connection
AMX Device
Connection
Secure AMX Device
Connection
Legacy ICSP Encryption
Authenticate AMX
Devices On LAN Ports
LAN AMX Device
Connection
AMX Device
Connection
Secure AMX Device
Connection
Legacy ICSP Encryption
Select to enable Telnet, SSH, and SSH FTP access to the Master.
Telnet: The port value used for Telnet communication to the target Master. Enabling this feature allows future communica­tion with the Master via a separate Telnet application.
• The default port value for Telnet is 23.
• Refer to the NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection section for more information on the related procedures.
SSH: The port value used for secure Telnet communication. A separate secure SSH Client would handle communication over this port. When using a secure SSH login, the entire login session (including the transmission of passwords) is en­crypted; therefore it is secure method of preventing an external user from collecting passwords.
• SSH version 2 is supported.
• The default port value is 22.
If this port?s value is changed, make sure to use it within the Address eld of the SSH Client application.
NOTE:
NOTE:
This port can be disabled/enabled, but its value cannot be changed.
Select to enable usage of the OCSP to validate received certicates before trusting the sending site.
Select to require user name and password authentication on Telnet, Program, and HTTP/HTTPS ports. Authentication is always required on FTP/SFTP and SSH ports.
If Authenticate on Server Ports is disabled but LDAP is enabled, a login is still required. If you do not desire a login,
NOTE:
LDAP must also be disabled.
Select to enable or disable the Switcher Secure Mode on DVX and DGX platforms. During Switcher Secure Mode, the switcher (5002 device) does not allow packet routing between the LAN connector and any DXLink endpoints.
Additionally, the switcher disables any open IP ports on the LAN (e.g. Telnet or FTP servers.)
Select to require user name and password authentication on devices connected to the ICSLAN ports on the Master.
Select to allow ICSP access to the Master for Device-type users connected to the ICSLAN ports. Expand the ICSLAN
AMX Device Connection section to view this option.
Select to enable connection to AMX devices from the Master. Expand the ICSLAN AMX Device Connection section to view
this option.
Select to enable secure connection to AMX devices from the Master. Expand the ICSLAN AMX Device Connection section
to view this option.
Select to enable encryption on the legacy ICSP ports on the Master. Expand the ICSLAN AMX Device Connection section
to view this option.
Select to require user name and password authentication on devices connected to the LAN ports on the Master.
Select to allow ICSP access to the Master for Device-type users connected to the LAN ports. Expand the LAN AMX
Device Connection section to view this option.
Select to enable connection to AMX devices from the Master. Expand the LAN AMX Device Connection section to view this
option.
Select to enable secure connection to AMX devices from the Master. Expand the LAN AMX Device Connection section to
view this option.
Select to enable encryption on the legacy ICSP ports on the Master. Expand the LAN AMX Device Connection section to
view this option.
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Security Presets
The Master provides three levels of security setting presets: Low, Medium, and High. Each level is a preset of various security set­tings. The following table describes each of the Security Presets presented on the General section of the Security page:
Security Presets
Preset Low Medium High
Audit Log O On On
Banner Display O On On
USB Host Port Enabled Enabled Disabled
Authentication On Server Ports Required Required Required
Inactivity Timeout O On On
Password Expiration Disabled Enabled Enabled
Cryptography Strength Low Low High
Password Complexity Low Medium High
Lockout Access O On On
FTP/SFTP Both enabled Disabled/Enabled Disabled/Disabled
HTTP/HTTPS Both enabled Disabled/Enabled Disabled/Disabled
Telnet/SSH Both enabled Disabled/Enabled Disabled/Disabled
OCSP Disabled Disabled Enabled
Switcher Secure Mode Disabled Disabled Enabled
Authenticate AMX Devices on
ICSLAN Ports
ICSLAN AMX Device Connection ICSPS enabled, ICSP enabled -
Authenticate AMX Devices on
LAN Ports
LAN AMX Device Connection ICSPS enabled, ICSP enabled -
Not required Required Required
ICSPS enabled, ICSP enabled - with
without encryption
Not required Required Required
without encryption
encryption
ICSPS enabled, ICSP enabled - with encryption
ICSPS enabled, ICSP disabled
ICSPS enabled, ICSP disabled
Once any of the settings have been modied, press the Accept button to save these changes to the Master. Once these changes are saved, the following message appears: “Device must be rebooted for the setting to take eect. To reboot, go to the System Devices page.” A link appears which you can click to jump to the System Devices page (see the System - Devices section on page 81 for more information.) Click the Reboot button to remotely reboot the target Master.
Audit Logs
An audit log includes the date/time of the event, the event type, the software or hardware component where the event occurred, the source of the event, the subject identity, and the outcome of the event. For events related to a remote device, the audit log
includes the source and destination network addresses and ports or protocol identiers. The Master generates an audit record for
the following events:
Each successful or unsuccessful attempt to access security les Alerts and errors Starting/Shutting down audit logging Any blocking (including the reason) of access based on a UID, terminal, or access port
Any conguration change. The record includes the source and destination network addresses and ports or protocol identi-
ers.
Denial of access due to excessive login attempts Each log o
Each successful or unsuccessful attempt to log on to the application Successfully or unsuccessfully loading and starting a Duet module Modication of permissions associated with roles Connection and loss of connection to an NTP server. (Loss of connection is dened as three successive failed polls. A single
successful poll constitutes a re-connection.
System reboot Software or rmware updates Creation, modication, and deletion of user accounts
The Master retains audit log records for 30 days (or less depending on available space), after which they are automatically
NOTE:
purged.
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Banners
Banners enable you to display pre- and post-login text in the WebConsole and terminal interfaces. Banner les are text les containing up to 5000 characters in each le. (Any additional characters are discarded.)
Banner les are user-provided and optional. If no les are found, no banner appears.
NOTE:
The following special characters are allowed for use in banner text messages:
! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ~
Also allowed are any printable ASCII characters (including “space”): A-Z, a-z, 0-9. Pre-login banners must be named “banner.txt” and stored in the /user directory on the Master. Post-login banners are obtained
from one or more les in the /user directory. Post-login banner text is a concatenation of the allroles_banner.txt le, followed by all of the applicable <role>_banner.txt les, where <role> is the name of a dened Role in the system. The applicable les are those that match the Roles assigned to the user that logged in. If a Role is currently locked, its banner le is not included.
If you load a new “banner.txt” le with new content to the Master, you must reboot the Master to display the new le.
NOTE:
Security - Roles
A Role is a set of privileges or permissions assigned to one or more users. The privileges and permissions can involve various
functions or allow access to specic ports. Any privileges or permissions set for a role are inherited by all users sharing that
role. Multiple roles can be assigned to a user, but at the same time, roles are not required for users. A user can have zero roles assigned to it.
NOTE:
You cannot assign a permission directly to a user. All user permissions are determined by the Role assigned to the user.
NOTE:
If you have a remote directory such as LDAP enabled, the common name of the LDAP group on the LDAP server must match
the name of the Role assigned to the user on the Master.
Select the Roles option of the Security Page to access the Role Security Details page (FIG. 75).
FIG. 75
The options in this page allow authorized users to assign and alter role properties such as creating, modifying, or deleting a role’s
rights, locking a role, and dening the les/directories accessible by a particular role. Locking a role disables the role without
deleting it.
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Default Roles
By default, the NetLinx Master creates the following accounts, access rights, directory associations, and security options:
Default User Accounts
All_Permissions Studio
Permissions: All Permissions:
• Device Management
• Firmware/Software Update
• Network Management
• Security Control
• General Conguration
Role Permissions
The following table lists the permissions available for Roles:
Role Permissions
Option Description
Audit Log Select to allow the role to view and congure the audit log.
Device
Conguration
Select to allow the role to modify the conguration of NetLinx and 3rd party devices including the following:
• System number
• Device number
• Integrated device settings
• Switcher device settings (DVX or DGX)
•Reboot
This permission is not required to view the information, only to change it.
NOTE:
Firmware/Soft­ware
Update
Select to allow the role to update rmware and software. This setting allows Device access via ICSP with user
credentials.
NOTE:
This permission also includes the right to reboot the Master after the update. It does not include the
right to reboot the Master outside of this context or to reboot any other devices.
FTP Access Select to allow the role to have FTP access.
General
Conguration
Select to allow the role to modify general conguration including access to WebControl for RMS and RPM conguration, importing and exporting conguration les, and the following parameters:
• Auto-locate enable/disable
• Device Holdo setting
• Duet memory allocation
• ICSP TCP timeout
• Master-to-master route mode
• Message log length
• Message thresholds for threads
• Queue sizes for threads
• UDP broadcast rate
This permission also includes the right to reboot the Master after the conguration change. It does
NOTE:
not include the right to reboot the Master outside of this context or to reboot any other devices.
NOTE:
This permission is not required to view the information, only to change it.
HTTP/HTTPS Select to allow the role to have HTTP and HTTPS access through the web interface.
Network
Conguration
Select to allow the role to modify network conguration including the following:
• Clock Manager settings
• DHCP/Static setting (Gateway IPv4 address, IPv4 address, IPv4 subnet mask (if static selected))
• DNS server addresses
•Domain name
• Hostname
• zerocong enable/disable
This permission also includes the right to reboot the Master after the conguration change. It does
NOTE:
not include the right to reboot the Master outside of this context or to reboot any other devices.
NOTE:
This permission is not required to view the information, only to change it.
Program Port Access
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Security Control Select to allow the role to view and congure security including the following:
• Audit log enable
• Authentication on server ports enable
• Authentication on ICSP LAN ports enable
• Authentication on ICSP ICSLAN ports enable
• Banner display enable
• CAC authentication enable
• Cryptographic options
• Lockout on failed logins enable
• FTP/SFTP enable
This permission also includes the right to reboot the Master after the conguration change. It does not include the
NOTE:
right to reboot the Master outside of this context or to reboot any other devices.
NOTE:
This permission is not required to view the information, only to change it.
•HTTP/HTTPS enable
• Inactivity timeout enable
• ICSP options on ICSLAN
• ICSP options on LAN
• Password complexity
• Password expiration enable
• Switcher Secure Mode enable
•Telnet/SSH enable
• USB Host port disable
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Telnet/SSH/SSH FTP Access
Option Description
Touch Panel Administration
User Access 1-4 Select to allow the role access generic access permissions. These privileges are to be used by NetLinx programs.
User Management Select to allow the role to view, create, modify, lock, and remove user accounts.
Select to allow the role to have Telnet, SSH, and SSH FTP access.
Select to allow the Master to access a touch panel’s settings page.
A user has the ability to change its own password, regardless of whether it has the User Management permission.
NOTE:
Adding a New Role
1. Select the Roles option (in the Security section) to open the Role Security Details page.
2. Click the Add Role button (see FIG. 76) to access the Add New Role page (FIG. 76).
FIG. 76
Add New Role
3. In the Role Name eld, enter a unique name for the new role.
The name must be a valid character string consisting of 4 - 20 alpha-numeric characters. See the User and Role Name
Rules section on page 64 for a complete list of valid characters.
The string is case sensitive and must be unique. The terms “All_Permissions” and “Studio” cannot be used for a new role name since the names already exist by default.
If you have a remote directory such as LDAP enabled, the common name of the LDAP group on the LDAP server must
NOTE:
match the name of the Role assigned to the user on the Master.
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4. Enable the security access rights you want to provide to the role. By default, all of these options are disabled. See the Role
Permissions section on page 70 for details.
5. Click the Accept button to save your changes to the target Master.
If there are no errors within any of the page parameters, a “Role added successfully” message displays at the top of the page.
Security changes made from within the web browser are applied instantly without the need to reboot.
NOTE:
Viewing and Modifying Role Security Settings Details
Click any Role listed on the Role Security Details page to expand the view to show details for the selected user Role (FIG. 77):
Lock button
Click to expand
Edit button
FIG. 77
1. Select the Roles option (in the Security section) to open the Role Security Details page.
2. Click any Role listed on the Role Security Details page to expand the view to show details for the selected user Role.
3. Modify the previously congured access rights by enabling/disabling the check boxes. See the Role
4. Click Accept to save your changes to the Master.
top of the page. NOTE:
Any properties possessed by roles (ex: access rights, update rights, directory associations, etc.) are inherited by users assigned to that particular role.
Unchecking a security option (which is available within the associated role) does not remove that right from the user. The only way to remove a role’s available security right from a target user is either to not associate a role to a user or to alter the security rights of the role being associated.
Role Security Details Page
Permissions section on page 70 for details.
If there are no errors with the modication of any of this page’s parameters, a “Role updated successfully” is displayed at the
The “All_Permissions” user name cannot be modied or deleted.
Deleting a Role
1. Select the Roles option (in the Security section) to open the Role Security Details page.
2. Click the Edit button (see FIG. 77) for any Role listed on the Role Security Details page to expand the view to show details for the selected Role.
3. Click Delete to remove the selected role and refresh the page. The system will prompt you to verify this action - click
OK to proceed. If the role is associated with several users, you might get an error while trying to delete the role. If this happens, change the
role association of
those specic users utilizing the old role and either give them a new role or assign them (none) as a role. When you return to delete the desired role, you receive a message saying “Role deleted successfully”.
4. Click the Accept button to save your changes to the Master.
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Locking/Disabling a Role
1. Select the Roles option (in the Security section) to open the Role Security Details page.
2. Click the Lock button (see FIG. 77) for any Role listed on the Role Security Details page to lock and disable the Role.
Click the Lock button again to unlock and enable the Role
Any Role can be disabled except for the All_Permissions role.
NOTE:
Security - Users
Select the Users option on the Security Page to access the User Security Details page (FIG. 78). The options on this page allow
authorized users to add/delete/lock User accounts and congure User’s access rights. Locking a user account disables the
account without deleting it.
FIG. 78
A User represents a single client of the Master, while a Role species a set of privileges and permissions which can be assigned to a user. An administrator can assign up to 5 roles to a single user. Any properties possessed by a role are inherited by all of the users assigned to the role.
Security - Users page
Default User Accounts
By default, the NetLinx Master creates the following accounts, access rights, directory associations, and security options:
Default User Accounts
administrator netlinx
Username: administrator Username: netlinx
Password: password Password: password
Role: All_Permissions Role: Studio
Directory Association: /* Directory Association: none
NOTE:
You can delete and/or modify the “administrator” user
account to optimize system security. If deleted, you can create
a new user with the “administrator” user name with its own
proper settings, provided LDAP is not enabled.
FTP Security is always enabled on the Masters. All other security options are disabled by default.
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The “netlinx” user account is compatible with previous
NetLinx Master rmware versions. This account is initially created by default and can later be deleted or modied.
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Adding a New User
TIP: For a quicker conguration, it is recommended to dene all roles and permissions before dening users.
1. Select the Users option (in the Security section) to view the User Security Details page.
2. Click the Add User button (see FIG. 78) to access the Add New User page (FIG. 79).
FIG. 79
Add New User
3. In the User Name eld, enter a unique name for the new role.
The name must be a unique alpha-numeric character string (4 - 20 characters), and is case sensitive. The words “administrator” and “NetLinx” cannot be used since they already exist by default.
The Type eld indicates the type of account for the user. This eld lists either Normal or Device. Normal users are any
NOTE:
users which access the web interface, Telnet, or NetLinx Studio, and must be assigned to a Role with those permissions assigned to it. Device connections are required for machine to machine over ICSP, such as touch panels and ICSLan device control boxes.
Device-type users are stored only in the local user database and are able to be modied even when a remote directory service is
enabled.
4. From the Roles options menu, choose from a list of roles and associate the rights of the role to the new user. You can assign up to 5 roles to a user.
5. Enter a user password in both the Password and Password Conrm elds. The password must conform to the rules set by the Password Complexity level set on the User account. See the Password Rules section on page 64 for more information.
6. Select Force Password Change if you want the user to change its password on its next login. This option is not available for Device users.
7. Click the Accept button to save your changes to the Master.
Any security changes made to the Master from within the web browser are instantly reected within a Terminal session
NOTE:
without the need to reboot, unless otherwise notied.
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Viewing and Editing User Security Settings
Click any User listed in the User Security Details page to view the security settings for the selected User (FIG. 80):
Edit button
click to expand
Lock button
FIG. 80
1. Click the Edit button for the User you want to edit to expand the User’s details.
2. Make any necessary changes to the selected User, and click Accept for the changes to take eect.
Security - Users page
Deleting a User
1. Select the Users options (in the Security section) to open the User Security Details page.
2. Click the Edit button for the User you want to delete to expand the User’s details.
3. Press the Delete button to remove the selected User and refresh the page. The system will prompt you to verify this
action - click OK to proceed.
4. Reboot the Master via the Reboot button on the Manage System Page (select the System control button to access).
Locking/Disabling a User
1. Select the Users option (in the Security section) to open the User Security Details page.
2. Click the Lock button (see FIG. 78) for any user listed on the User Security Details page to lock and disable the user. Click the Lock button again to unlock and enable the user.
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Security Settings - LDAP
The LDAP page provides conguration and tests connection to a remote directory service via LDAPv3. The master supports the option of an insecure or secure connection. The secure option is supported via “LDAPS”, or LDAP over SSL/TLS on port 636. Se
lect the LDAP option on the Security Page to access the LDAP Settings page (FIG. 78). The options on this page allow authorized users to enable and modify LDAP security settings.
-
FIG. 81
Security - LDAP page
LDAP Options
All parameters are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as they are entered into the LDAP database. You can also perform
LDAP Client Conguration via terminal commands to the NetLinx Master’s Program Port - see the Enabling LDAP via the Program
Port section in the NetLinx Programming Guide (available at www.amx.com) for details. See Appendix A: LDAP Implementation Details in the NetLinx Programming Guide (available at www.amx.com) for additional infor
mation on implementing LDAP on the NetLinx Master. The LDAP options are described in the following table:
LDAP Options
Option Description
LDAP Enabled: This parameter enables the LDAP conguration parameters described below.
When LDAP is enabled, you can only create device users. If the administrator user has been
NOTE:
deleted, you must perform a factory reset of the Master via pushbutton to restore the administrator user.
LDAP URI This parameter has the syntax ldap[s]://hostname:port.
• The ldap:// URL is used to connect to LDAP servers over unsecured connections.
• The ldaps:// URL is used to connect to LDAP server over Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connections.
• The hostname parameter is the name or IP address, in dotted format, of the LDAP server (for example,
LDAPServer01 or 192.202.185.90).
• The port parameter is the port number of the LDAP server (for example, 696).
The standard unsecured port number is 389 and the standard secured port number is 636.
NOTE:
LDAP BASE DN This parameter species the Distinguished Name (DN) of an entry in the directory. It identies the
entry that is the starting point of the user search.
BIND DN This parameter species the Distinguished Name (DN) to use to bind to the LDAP server for the
initial search for the user’s DN.
User Query Attr This LDAP attribute is used for the AMX equipment user search (for example, UID).
NOTE:
This attribute MUST be unique in the context of the LDAP BASEDN or the search will fail.
Search Password This is the password used for the initial bind to the LDAP server - it is the password associated with
BIND DN.
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Click the LDAP enabled check box to make the LDAP options available for selection.
When LDAP is enabled, users are authenticated using the conguration set up on the LDAP server. The “administrator” user is handled by the local NetLinx Master, and does not connect to the LDAP server for user veri-
cation.
If an administrator password change is desired, LDAP must be disabled, the password changed and saved and then LDAP
re-enabled.
Users may not be added or deleted via the web pages when LDAP is enabled. User access privileges cannot be changed via the web pages. As users log onto a NetLinx Master, their user name and access privileges are displayed on the User Security Details page
(see Security - Users section on page 73). This information is stored in the master’s RAM but is not written to non-volatile memory, and is lost after rebooting the Master.
If a user is removed from the LDAP directory tree, access is denied, and if that user name is on the master’s User Security
Details web page it is removed.
Accepting Changes
Click the Accept/Test button to save changes on this page. Accepting changes is instantaneous and does not require rebooting the Master.
Testing the Connection to the LDAP Server
After entering and accepting the parameters, the Accept/Test button can be used to test the connection to the LDAP server. This test does a bind to the BIND DN using the Search Password entered. successful is displayed.
If the server could not be reached or the bind is unsuccessful, the message Could not connect to server -- Please check
LDAP URI, BIND DN and Search Password settings is displayed.
Refer to Appendix A: LDAP Implementation Details in the NetLinx Programming Guide (available at www.amx.com) for additional information.
IMPORTANT: For the NX-series Masters to work with LDAP over SSL (LDAPS), you must upload a CA server certicate in .pem format to the Master’s FTP server. The certicate’s le name must be “ldap_ad.pem” and the le must be saved in a folder named “certs”. Once the le is uploaded, you must reboot the Master for the certicate le to be read and employed by the system. LDAPS requires
Master Firmware version 1.3.78 or greater.
If the bind is successful, the message Connection
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Wired 802.1X support
IEEE 802.1X is an IEEE Standard for Port-based Network Access Control (PNAC). PNAC provides the ability to grant or deny net­work access to devices wishing to attach to a LAN based on credentials tied to the device rather than to a user. Until the device
has been veried and permitted access, no network trac is passed through the connected port, eectively keeping the device
disconnected from the network.
The NX-Series controller acts as a supplicant (client device) to a wired 802.1X enabled network and presents customer-provided X.509 certicates to be allowed access to protected networks. The following EAP Encryption Methods are supported.
PEAPv0/MSCHAPv2 TTLS/MSCHAPv2
TTLS/PAP MD5
Customer provided X.509 certicates are uploaded to the NX-Series controller using NetLinx Studio, and 802.1x is congured via
the Command Line Interface and the syntax:
DOT1X[status|enable|disable]
Once you add the certicate le to your workspace, NetLinx Studio transfers the le to the appropriate directory on the controller.
1. Click to select (highlight) a System (in the Workspace tab of the Workspace Bar).
2. Right-click on the Other folder to access the Other File Folder context menu, and select Add Existing Other File.
3. In the Add Existing Other File dialog, locate and select the certicate le (.crt) that you want to add to the selected System. Change the Files of Type option to All Files (*.*) to look for other le types, if necessary.
4. Click Open to access the File Properties dialog, where you can view/edit general le information for the selected le.
5. Click OK to add the le to the selected System. The le should now appear in the Other folder under the selected System.
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Security - Profile
The Prole page (FIG. 82) enables a user to see its own roles and permissions. The user cannot change the roles and
permissions on this page. The Change Password option for user accounts is available on this page.
FIG. 82
Security - Prole page
Changing a User Account Password
Consult the Password Rules section on page 64 for password requirements for each level of security.
1. Select the Proles option (on the Security page) to open the Proles page.
2. Click Change Password. The Change Password window opens (FIG. 83).
FIG. 83
3. Enter the current password in the Old Password eld.
4. Enter the new password in the New Password eld, then enter it again in the Conrm Password eld.
5. Click Accept.
Change Password window
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System Overview
The System page is accessed by clicking System on the page’s main heading. This page allows you to view and congure various
aspects of the NetLinx System:
System Information - Options on this page allow you to view a detailed list of the properties of the Master. See the System
- Info section on page 80 for details.
third-party devices). See the System - Devices section on page 81 for details.
Devices - Options in this tab allow you to view the details of additional attached devices (including module-supported
NOTE: This page is not available on the WebConsole for NCITE-813/813A devices. You can nd the information listed on the Info
tab on the Switcher - Status page for these devices. See the Status Page section on page 100 for more information.
The default view for the System option is Manage System / System Number (FIG. 84).
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FIG. 84
System - Info page
System - Info
The Info page (FIG. 84) enables you to view a detailed list of the properties of the Master. The properties include the Model ID
and serial number of the Master, network addresses, and rmware versions. This information is view-only. See the WebConsole - Network Options section on page 56 for information on changing the network address of the Master.
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System - Devices
The Devices page (FIG. 85) contains information about the Master and any connected devices. Select a device from the Device List and its information appears in the Device Information area. The information in this area is view-only, unless the device allows a change to its device number. If so, you can change the device number on this page (see Changing the Device Number on a Device below for more information.) Masters also include a system number which a user can change with proper access (see Changing the System Number on the Master below for more information.)
FIG. 85
System - Devices page
Changing the System Number on the Master
1. Select the Master from the Device List.
2. Enter the new numeric value into the New System Number eld.
3. Click the Accept button to save this new value to the system on the target Master. The message “System number changed to X.
Master must be rebooted for the change to take eect.” reminds you that the Master must be rebooted before the new settings
take eect.
4. Click Reboot to reboot the target Master. The Device Tree then reads “Rebooting...”. After a few seconds, the Device Tree
refreshes with the current system information (including the updated system number assignment.) If the Device Tree does not refresh within a few minutes, press the Refresh button and reconnect to the Master.
Changing the Device Number on a Device
Note that in most cases, the Device Number for Masters should remain set to zero.
1. Select the device from the Device List. Ensure the device has a device number.
2. Enter the new numeric value into the Device Number eld.
3. Click the Accept button to save this new value to the system on the target device.
Resetting the Master Controller to the Factory Defaults Conguration
Click the Reset to Factory Defaults button. Clicking the button resets the Master to its factory default state. Resetting to the factory default state includes the following tasks:
Removing all security settings Removing all user les and recreating the administrator and netlinx user accounts Removing all roles and recreating the All_Permissions and Studio roles Resetting the IP address to DHCP Loading an empty NetLinx program
Once reset, the Master will be eectively in an out-of-box state.
NOTE: It may be necessary to refresh the browser window after the master has nished booting (click Refresh).
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Modules Overview
The Modules page is accessed by clicking Modules on the page’s main heading. This page allows you to view and congure various aspects of the NetLinx System:
Device Options - Options on this page display various details specic to additional (non-NetLinx) System Devices. See
the Modules - Device Options section on page 83 for details.
Bindings - Options on this page allow you to view the details of additional attached devices (including module-supported
third-party devices). See the Modules - Bindings section on page 84 for details.
User-Dened Devices - Options on this page provide a listing with all of the dynamic devices that have been discovered
in the system, and allow you to add and delete User-Dened Devices. See the Modules - User-Dened Devices section on page 87 for details.
Active Devices - Options on this page allow you to check devices for compatible Duet Modules. See the Modules - Active
Devices section on page 88.
The default view for the Modules option is Device Options (FIG. 86).
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FIG. 86
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Modules - Device Options
Click the Device Options link (in the Manage Devices tab) to access the Details for Additional Devices page (FIG. 86). The
options on this page display various details specic to additional (non-NetLinx) System Devices.
Configuring Device Binding Options
1. Use the Congure System Binding Options to specify how the Master will manage Bound Devices:
Configure System Binding Options
Option Description
IP Device Discovery This option enables you to specify whether you want the Master to scan your network and locate any devices con-
nected to it.
Enable Auto Shutdown Auto-Shutdown forces the termination of modules that have lost communication with their respective physical
device. This capability is needed for plug-and-play support.
By default, Auto-Shutdown is enabled. If automatic termination of modules when they have lost communication is not desired, this selection should be disabled.
Enable Subnet Match This selection allows you to specify whether or not IP devices should only be detected/discovered if they are on the
same IP Subnet as the Master.
Purge Bound Modules on Reset
This selection indicates that all modules should be deleted from the bound directory upon the next reboot.
During the binding process, the associated Duet modules for a device are copied from the /unbound directory into a protected /bound area.
Due to the dynamic nature of Java class loading, it is not safe to delete a running .JAR le. Therefore, this selection
provides the administrator the capability of removing existing modules upon reboot by forcing a re-acquisition of the module at bind time. This selection is a one-time occurrence. Upon the next reboot, the selection is cleared.
2. Press the Accept button to save your changes.
Managing Device Driver Modules
Use the Manage Device Driver Modules set of options to upload, archive, or delete modules from the Master. All modules currently present on the Master are indicated in the Module list.
Uploading a Module
Perform the following steps to browse for a Module le and then upload it to the Master:
1. Click Upload Module to browse for Duet Modules on your PC/Network.
2. Select the JAR le that you want to upload to the Master.
3. Click the Open button to upload a copy of the selected JAR le to the target Master’s /unbound directory. Only JAR le types are allowed for Upload to the target Master.
Archiving a Module
Click the Archive button next to the module you want to archive. This action copies the selected module (*.JAR) le to your PC. Your PC may require you to conrm this action depending on its security settings.
Deleting a Module
Select a module and click the Delete Module button. This action deletes the selected module from the /unbound directory.
Any corresponding module within the /bound directory will not be deleted. Bound modules must be deleted via the Purge
NOTE:
Bound Modules on Reset selection described in the Congure System Binding Options section.
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Modules - Bindings
Click Bindings to access the Device Bindings page (FIG. 87). Use the options on this page to congure application-de­ned Duet virtual devices with discovered physical devices.
FIG. 87
The table on this page displays a list of all application-dened devices, including each device’s “Friendly Name”, the Duet virtual
device’s D:P:S assignment, the associated Duet Device SDK class (indicating the type of the device), and the physical device’s D:P:S
assignment. This information has to be pre-coded into the NetLinx le currently on the Master.
Modules - Bindings
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Configuring Application-Defined Devices
Elements such as DUET_DEV_TYPE_DISPLAY and DUET_DEV_POLLED are dened within the NetLinx.axi le. The NetLinx.axi le contains both the new API denitions, as well as the pre-dened constants that are used as some of the API
arguments (ex: DUET_DEV_TYPE_DISPLAY).
Physical device names are typically prexed with “dv” and Virtual device names are typically prexed with “vdv”.
NOTE:
Example Code:
PROGRAM_NAME=’DDD’
DEFINE_DEVICE
COM1 = 5001:1:0
COM2 = 5001:2:0
dvDisplay = 41001:1:0 dvVideoProjector = 41002:1:0
DEFINE_CONSTANT
DEFINE_TYPE
DEFINE_VARIABLE
DEFINE_START
STATIC_PORT_BINDING(dvDisplay, COM1, DUET_DEV_TYPE_DISPLAY, ‘statbcc Display’, DUET_DEV_POLLED)
DYNAMIC_POLLED_PORT(COM2)
DYNAMIC_APPLICATION_DEVICE(dvVideoProjector, DUET_DEV_TYPE_VIDEO_PROJECTOR, ‘statbcc Serial Projec tor’)
(***********************************************************)
(* THE EVENTS GO BELOW *)
(***********************************************************) DEFINE_EVENT
DATA_EVENT [dvVideoProjector]
{
// Duet Virtual device data events go here }
You can nd this example code within the DEFINE_START section of your code. This code is reected in the rst two entries listed in FIG. 87. The code gives the Master a “heads-up” notication to look for those devices meeting the criteria outlined within the
code.
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Application Devices and Association Status
There are two types of application devices: Static Bound application devices and Dynamic application devices:
Static Bound application devices specify both a Duet virtual device and its associated Device SDK class type, as well as a
NetLinx physical device port to which the application device is always associated (i.e. statically bound).
Dynamic application devices specify both the Duet virtual device and its associated Device SDK with no association to a
physical port. Binding of an application device to a physical device/port occurs at run-time (either via auto-binding or manual binding).
Application devices that have a “bound” physical device display their physical device ID within the Physical Device column. If an associated Duet module has been started to communicate with the device, its associated property information is displayed in a mouse-over popup dialog when the cursor hovers over the physical device ID (see FIG. 88). Each entry in the table has one of four buttons to the right of the Physical Device D:P:S assignment:
Static Bound application devices will either be blank, or display a Release button:
blank button.
Static Bound application devices that have not yet detected a physical device attached to their associated port have a
Once a physical device is detected and its associated Duet module has been started, a Release button appears. Click
Release to force the associated Duet module to be destroyed. The rmware then returns to detecting any physical
devices attached to the port.
Dynamic application devices either display a Bind or Unbind button:
Dynamic application devices that have been bound display an Unbind button. When you select Unbind, any associated
Duet module is destroyed and the “link” between the application device and the physical device is broken.
Dynamic application devices that have not been bound to a physical device display a Bind button. When this button is
selected, a secondary display appears with a listing of all available unbound physical devices that match the applica
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tion device’s Device SDK class type.
If a currently bound device needs to be replaced or a Duet Module needs to be swapped out, the device should be unbound
NOTE:
and the new module/driver should then be bound.
The administrator/user can select one of the available physical devices to bind with the associated application device. When you click Accept, the binding is created and the target Master attempts to locate the appropriate Duet Module driver. Once the Master
locates a driver, the Duet Module started and becomes associated with the specied application device (Duet virtual device). If the
you click Cancel button, the binding activity aborts.
If the manufacturer device does not support Dynamic Device Discovery (DDD) beaconing, you must use the Add Device page
NOTE:
to both create and manage those values necessary to add a dynamic physical device. This process is described in detail in the
Modules - User-Dened Devices
section on page 87
.
Viewing Physical Device Properties
Hold the mouse cursor over the Physical Device entry in the table to display detailed device properties for that device in a pop-up window (FIG. 88). You can only view the device properties for bound devices.
FIG. 88
Device Bindings - Device Properties pop-up
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Modules - User-Defined Devices
Click the User-Dened Devices link (in the Manage Devices tab) to access the User-Dened Devices page (FIG. 89). This page provides a listing with all of the dynamic devices that have been discovered in the system, and allows you to add and delete
User-Dened Devices.
FIG. 89
Modules - User-Dened Devices Adding a User-Defined Device
1. Click the Add Device button (in the User-Dened Devices page) to access the Add User Dened Device page (FIG. 90):
FIG. 90
User-Dened Devices - Add New Device
2. Fill in the device information elds, as described in the following tables:
User-Defined Device Information Fields
Address: Enter the address of the physical device in the Address eld. This information can be either the NetLinx Master port value
Control Method: Use the drop-down list to select the control method associated with the physical target device (IR, IP, Serial, Other).
SDK Class: Use the drop-down list to select the closest Device SDK class type match for the physical target device. The SDK Class
GUID: Enter the manufacturer-specied device’s GUID (Global Unique Identication) information. You must specify either the GUID
Make: Enter the name of the manufacturer for the device being used (ex: Sony, ONKYO, etc.)
Model: Enter the model number of the device being used (ex: Mega-Tuner 1000). You can enter up to 255 alpha-numeric characters.
Revision Enter the rmware version used by the target device. Text is required within this eld. The version must be in the format:
(D:P:S) or an IP Address (#.#.#.#).
Types table on page 88 provides a listing of the available choices.
or Make/Model.
• Up to 55 alpha-numeric characters
• Spaces in the name will be converted to underscores.
major.minor.micro (where major, minor, and micro are numbers). An example is: 1.0.0 (revision 1.0.0 of the device rmware).
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SDK Class Types
Amplier Digital Video Recorder MultiWindow Text Keypad
AudioConferencer Disc Device PoolSpa TV
AudioMixer Display PreAmp Surround Sound Processor UPS
AudioProcessor Document Camera Receiver Utility
AudioTape HVAC RelayDevice VCR
AudioTunerDevice IODevice RFID System Video Conferencer
Camera Keypad Security System Video Processor
Digital Media Decoder Light Sensor Device Video Projector
Digital Media Encoder Light System Set Top Box Video Wall
Digital Media Server Monitor Slide Projector Volume Controller
Digital Satellite System Motor Switcher Weather
3. When you are nished with creating the prole for the new device, click the Add Property button to access the Name and
Value elds property information for association with the new User Dened Device. This information appears in the Physical
Device Properties for each device. See the Viewing Physical Device Properties section on page 89 for more information.
4. Click the Accept button. The new device is indicated in the list of discovered physical devices (in the User-Dened
Devices page).
Modules - Active Devices
Click the Active Devices link (in the Manage Devices tab) to access the Active Devices page (FIG. 91). The options on this page allow you to check devices for compatible Duet Modules.
FIG. 91
Modules - Active Devices
Searching For All Compatible Duet Modules for a Selected Device
1. Click the Search button for any device to search for a Duet Module for that particular device. This action initiates a search for
compatible modules. Modules that are retrieved from either the Internet or from the manufacturer’s device are then placed into the /unbound directory and automatically overwrite any existing module of the same name.
If the device specied a URL in its DDD beacon, the le is retrieved from the URL either over the Internet or from the physical
device itself, provided the device has an inboard HTTP or FTP server.
2. Once a list of all compatible modules is compiled, the list of available Duet Modules appears on this page. Each module is
listed with its calculated “match” value. The greater the “match” value, the better the match between the Duet Module’s
properties and the physical device’s properties.
3. Select a module and click the Accept button to associate the selected Duet module with the physical device. NOTE:
action will not aect any currently running Duet module associated with the physical device. The module is associated with the
device upon reboot.
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Viewing Physical Device Properties
Hold the mouse cursor over the Device entry in the table to display detailed device properties for that device, in a pop-up window (FIG. 92).
FIG. 92
Active Devices - Device Properties pop-up
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Switcher Overview
The Switcher page (FIG. 93) is accessed by clicking Switcher on the page’s main heading. This page allows you to route the sys­tem’s inputs to its outputs during system setup:
Conguration - Options on this page allow you to congure audio and video inputs and outputs. See the Conguration
Page section on page 91 for details.
Status - Options on this page allow you to check a number of the switcher’s components and their states. See the Status
Page section on page 100 for more details.
Windows - Options on this page allow you to set options for transitioning between video outputs or setting up Picture in
Picture (PIP). See the Windows Page section on page 101 for more details.
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FIG. 93
Each input and output can be labeled by lling in the Input Name or Output Name eld on the respective Video or Audio tab on the Conguration page.
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Configuration Page
The Conguration page is used to congure inputs and outputs in the system. The most recently selected input or output displays in the Conguration page. The Conguration page displays the Switching page components on the left. Note that the
components are active, i.e., they can be used for all switching functionality.
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Configuration Components
The Conguration page features the following components:
Inputs section – This section contains buttons for each of the available input signals in the system. Click the input button that needs to be switched.
Outputs section – This section contains buttons for each of the available output signals in the system. Note that when the cur
rently selected button is an output, it also appears in the Conguration page with signal details (for button/signal details, click
the Legend button). Legend button – Click to open an additional window tab (Audio/Video Legend) which displays the legend key with details regard
ing the state of the input (source) and output (destination) connections. The browser tab opens in a tearaway tab/window that
can be dragged and dropped as a standalone desktop window for side-by-side reference with the Switcher/Conguration pages.
The label on the title bar can be edited in the Input or Output Name eld on the Conguration page.
NOTE:
Title bar
Board state icons
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Any changes made in the Conguration page occur instantaneously on the attached devices. In addition, when you select an input or an output on the left, the options on the right side of the page change to reect the current settings. Conguration is not aected by power loss, restarting the enclosure, or upgrading the rmware.
Input and Output buttons are selected individually for conguration. Video (default) and Audio tabbed views – click tabs to congure the video or audio signal that is selected on the Conguration
page. The signal will be either input or output depending on the Cong Viewer button selection. The setting options vary depend
ing on the signal. Selecting any video or audio signal button will display corresponding information as follows: Input or Output button – an enlargement of the button selected under Switching (or from the Switching page) appears on the
Conguration side with the source name and number, plus signal details (for an explanation of the button’s details, click the
Legend button).
Video button Audio button
Input Name or Output Name eld – use to label the buttons in the Switching pane (and on the Switching page). Type the name in the eld and press Enter on the keyboard.
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Video Settings
Video settings display when the Switch Mode is A/V or Video, the Video tabbed view is selected, and a specic input or output is
selected.
Inputs
General:
Resolution – Displays Resolution (read-only). EDID Mode – From the drop-down list, select the resolution type (4K, 4K60, All HD Resolutions, HD Wide-Screen, HD
Full-Screen, or Mirror Out (1-3)).
Preferred EDID – From the drop-down list, select the specic resolution/refresh rate.
HDCP Setting:
HDCP Compliance – If desired, click the check box to enable compliance.
Outputs
General:
Scaling (Mode) – Click the button for the mode (Auto or Manual) Resolution – From the drop-down list, select the resolution/refresh rate. Aspect Ratio – Click Maintain, Stretch, Zoom, or Anamorphic.
Display Settings:
Video Freeze – Click the check box to freeze the video. Video Transition – From the drop-down list, select a transition between the previously selected video input and the currently
selected video input. You can choose from Diag Top Left, Diag Top Right, Diag Bottom Left, Diag Bottom Right, Horiz From Left, Horiz From Right, Vert From Top, Vert From Bottom, and Fade In.
Logo/Test Pattern – From the drop-down list, select O, Color Bar, Grill 1:1, Border, Gray Ramp, SMPTE Bar, or Logo (1-3). Blank Color/Logo – From the drop-down list, select Black, Blue, or Logo (1-3). Allow Display Sleep – Click the check box to place the display in sleep mode after the number of seconds you set in the
Display Sleep Delay eld.
Display Sleep Delay(s) – Use the up-and-down arrow buttons to set the sleep delay, in seconds.
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Logo Setup:
Select Logo File – Click to search and locate a logo le on a local or network drive. Save All Logos – Click to save all logos that you loaded.
On-Screen Display:
Enable OSD – Click the check box to enable. OSD Color – From the drop-down list, select Black, Blue, White, or Yellow. OSD Position – From the drop-down list, select Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, or Bottom Right.
Picture Settings:
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Brightness – Use the slider bar to adjust (range: 0 to 100). Contrast – Use the slider bar to adjust (range: 0 to 100).
Audio Settings
Audio settings display when the Audio tabbed view is selected, and a specic input or output is selected. The audio settings can be used to congure any digital signal processing required for the audio signal that is selected in the Switching view.
Inputs
Analog Audio – Click to enable analog as the audio format of the selected audio input.
General:
Stereo or Mono buttons – Click either to select the audio mode. Setting this option to Mono audio on the input
results in the left channel being sent to both the left and right output channels.
Input Gain (dB) – Use the slider bar to adjust (-24 dB to +24 dB), Encoding – PCM (read only)
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Compression:
Buttons at top – Click O, Low, Medium, High, or Custom. Threshold – Use the slider bar to adjust (range: 0 to -60). Attack (ms), Release (ms), and Ratio – Adjust the values in the boxes (either enter values or use the arrows)
When in Low, Medium, or High, changes to any of the other Compression settings will automatically change the Compres-
NOTE:
sor mode to Custom.
Microphone
Microphone settings are available on the Audio Input tab.
Mode
Dual Mono/Single Stereo – Click to select Single Stereo or Dual Mono microphone mode. Select Single Stereo to adjust
both microphone inputs or Dual Mono Mode to adjust the microphone settings individually.
L/R Adjustment
Enable – Click to activate the microphone. Phantom Power – Click to activate Phantom Power on the microphone.
PreAmp Gain – Use the lever to adjust the preamp gain level of the microphone input. You can set the gain from 0 to
+65dB in 1dB increments.
Gain – Use the lever to adjust the gain level of the microphone input. You can set the gain from -24 to 24dB in 1dB
increments.
Equalizer – Click Enabled to turn on the equalizer settings. Use the options to set the Band, Filter, Frequency, Gain, and
Q settings.
Gating – Use the slider bar to adjust the Threshold setting (range: 0 to -60). Adjust the values in the boxes for the
Attack, Release, Depth, and Hold O settings (either enter values or use the arrows).
Limiter – Use the slider bar to adjust the Threshold setting (range: 0 to -60). Adjust the values in the boxes for the
Attack and Release settings (either enter values or use the arrows).
Compression – Use the slider bar to adjust the Threshold setting (range: 0 to -60). Adjust the values in the boxes for
the Attack, Release, and Ratio settings (either enter values or use the arrows).
Show Audio Levels – Click to open a new window tab which displays the Level Meter for the microphone and audio input.
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Outputs
Port-Specic:
Encoding – PCM (read only). Test Tone Enable – Click Disable or Enable. Mute – Click Mute if desired. Changing the volume level will not un-mute the signal; however, the new volume level is
Output Volume (0 to 100) Min/Max (0 to 100)
Global:
WebConsole - Switcher Options
saved and when the Mute button is deselected, the volume returns at the new level.
Test Tone Generator – from the drop-down list, select O, 60Hz, 250Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz, Pink Noise,
or White Noise.
Audio Group
Audio Groups enable you to create a group of audio ports in which all adjustments aect each individual port within the
group. For example, if an audio group contains audio ports 1, 3, and 5 and you click Group Mute, the audio on ports 1, 3, and 5 become muted.
Mode:
Select the group you want to work with from the drop-down menu.
Adjustment:
Output Format – Click Stereo or Mono. Group Mute – Click to mute the audio on all devices in the group.
Group Volume (-100 to 0, left to right) Balance (-20 to 20, left to right) Sync Delay (ms) (0 to 200).
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Mix:
Input – Use the slider to adjust the mix level of the audio input for the audio group. Mic1 and Mic2 – Use the sliders to adjust the mix level of the microphone for the audio group.
10-Band Parametric Equalizer:
WebConsole - Switcher Options
Advanced Feedback Suppression – Click to activate. Enabled – This check box must be selected before the Equalizer options are available. On reboot, the Enabled box
always returns to the checked (default) state. To disable the Equalizer options over a reboot, set the “y” (vertical)
vertex to 0 (zero).
Tone Adjust – Use the drop-down box to select: O, Voice, Music, or Movie (Tone Adjust is applied on top of any
equalizer adjustments).
Reset EQ – Click this button to reset the all of the Equalizer values. Blue Handles – Use the sliders (blue handles) to adjust Equalizer values. The following drop-down lists can also be used to adjust Equalizer values.
Band – Numbered from 1 to 10. Filter – The options are Bell, Band Pass, Band Stop, High Pass, Low Pass, Treble Shelf, and Bass Shelf. Frequency – The adjustment range is from 20 to 20000 (Hz).
Gain – The adjustment range is from -12 to 12. Q – The adjustment range depends on the lter selected:
Bell = 0.1 to 20 Band Pass = 0.1 to 20 Band Stop = 0.1 to 20 High Pass = 0.5 to 1.4 Low Pass = 0.5 to 1.4 Treble Shelf = 0.5 to 1 Bass Shelf = 0.5 to 1
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WebConsole - Switcher Options
Ducking:
Buttons at top – Click O, Low, Medium, High, or Custom. L/R Mic – Use the slider bar to adjust (range: 0 to -60).
use the arrows)
Attack (ms), Attenuation (dB), Release (ms) and Hold Time (ms) – Adjust the values in the boxes (either enter values or
Selecting an Audio Test Tone
Selecting a test tone for your input source can help determine if you have your audio devices connected correctly. Perform these steps to select a test tone:
1. Connect to your Presentation System via WebConsole.
2. Select the Switcher tab.
3. On the Switcher page, select the Conguration tab (see FIG. 95).
FIG. 95
WebConsole - Switcher Conguration page
4. Select an output on the left side of the WebConsole.
5. Click the Audio Out tab.
6. In the Global area, use the Test Tone Generator menu to select a test tone.
7. In the Port-Specic area, select Enable under Test Tone Enable.
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WebConsole - Switcher Options
Changing the Video Output Resolution
Perform these steps to change the video output resolution:
1. Connect to your Presentation System via WebConsole.
2. Pass your pointer device over the Switcher tab so the drop-down menu appears, then select Conguration. The
Conguration page opens, and the Video Out tab appears by default (see FIG. 96).
FIG. 96
3. In the General section, use the Resolution drop-down menu to select a resolution. Your selection takes eect
WebConsole - Switcher Conguration page
immediately.
Changing the Output Aspect Ratio
Perform these steps to change the output aspect ratio:
1. Connect to your Presentation System via WebConsole.
2. Pass your pointer device over the Switcher tab so the drop-down menu appears, then select Conguration. The Conguration page opens, and the Video Out tab appears by default (see FIG. 96).
3. In the General section, click the button you want for the aspect ratio. Your selection takes eect immediately.
Selecting a Video Test Pattern
Selecting a test pattern for your input source can help determine if the displays are connected correctly. Perform these steps the select a test pattern:
1. Connect to your Presentation System via WebConsole.
2. Pass your pointer device over the Switcher tab so the drop-down menu appears, then select Conguration. The Conguration page opens, and the Video Out tab appears by default (see FIG. 96).
3. In the Display Settings section, use the Logo/Test Pattern drop-down menu to select a test pattern or logo image to display on the video output.
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WebConsole - Switcher Options
Status Page
The Status page (FIG. 97) is used to check a number of the switcher’s components and their states. The components (from top to bottom of page) display status for alarms, fan speed, and device temperature. Firmware versions and the current microphone
mode are also available on this page. On this page, you can access options for locking the front panel, enabling the 70V amplier,
enabling auto switching, and muting all video displays.
FIG. 97
NCITE-813/813A devices have a slightly dierent version of this page with more system information available. The additional
information you see on this page is available on the System - Info page on the NCITE-813AC (see the System - Info section on page 80 for more information.)
Switcher - Status page (NCITE-813AC)
FIG. 98 Switcher - System page (NCITE-813/813A devices)
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