AMX NMX-DEC-N3232 Quick Start Guide

QUICK START GUIDE

SVSI N3X32 H.264 Compressed Video Over IP Series

Overview

The N3X32 Video over IP Series extends the reach of your Networked AV
solution to the WAN for streaming, video to desktop, digital signage, set-top
boxes, cloud, or mobile device applications. Fully integrated with existing
Networked AV control options, the N3X32 Series delivers the highest quality
HD video content at the lowest bandwidth for the most demanding
applications. This quick start guide will familiarize you with your new device
and step you through initial setup.

N3132 Encoder Front

Record/transfer files using a compatible USB device.

(supported only on the Encoder)

N3132 Encoder Rear

P1 ports accept

1G SFP fiber transceivers or

1G SFP direct attach cables

N3232 Decoder Rear

FIG. 1 N3X32 ENCODER AND DECODER CONNECTORS

NOTE: The SFP port supports 1000BASE-X or 1000BASE-T connections only.

Basic Installation Guidelines

Connections Options

Power: PoE: Connect the unit’s P0 port to an active, PoE-enabled

Network: PoE units: If using PoE to power the unit, you should already

Video: N3132 Encoders

network switch

External power supply: If not using PoE for power, connect a
12V regulated power supply (part number N9312) to the
unit’s two-pin terminal block plug connector labeled +12V 2A.

have a network connection.

Externally powered units:

to the network using an Ethernet cable, or connect the P1 port to
the network with the appropriate cable (fiber transceiver or direct­attach cable is required as explained in FIG. 1).

Daisy-chain configuration: Once network connection is
established to one unit, you can daisy chain additional units
by connecting Ethernet cables between devices using their P0
and/or P1 ports. Keep in mind that the number of units
supported in this configuration is limited by bandwidth (total
aggregate streams must be less than 1 Gb/s).

NOTE: PoE power is only supplied to the unit connected
directly to the network. All other units in the daisy-chain must
have an external power supply.

• For video encoding of a digital source, connect the source

to the Encoder’s HDMI IN port using a video cable with an
HDMI connector (or adapter).

• For video encoding of an analog source, connect the source

to the Encoder’s VGA IN port using a video cable with a
VGA connector (or component adapter).

N3232 Decoders

• For video decoding, connect a digital display to the

Decoder’s HDMI OUT port using a video cable with an HDMI
connector (or adapter).

If not using PoE, connect the P0 port

Basic Installation Guidelines (Continued)

Connections Options

Audio: N3132 Encoders

• For audio encoding, connect a line level analog audio

source to the Audio input terminal block plug connector, or

• Use the embedded audio from the video source.

N3232 Decoders

• For analog audio decoding, connect a line level analog

audio device to the Audio output terminal block plug
connector, or

• Send embedded digital audio (embedded in the HDMI
connection) to a monitor’s speakers.

Product Specifications

Models Available (in
stand-alone or card
versions):

Power Requirements: PoE: Can be powered via a PoE switch or other equipment

Dimensions (HWD): 1.05” x 7.888” x 5.5” (2.67cm x 20.04cm x 13.8cm)

Weight: 1.55 lbs (0.7kg)

Certifications: FCC, CE, and NTRL

Environmental: Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)

Mounting Options: Stand alone, surface mount, wall mount, or rack mount.*

NOTE: *Mounting wings (part number N9101) required for surface and wall mounting.
Rack shelf (part number N9102) or card cage (part number N9206) required for rack
mounting. Shelf accommodates two side-by-side N-Series Encoder and Decoder stand­alone units. Card cage accommodates up to six N-Series Encoder and Decoder cards
(mix and match any series). Mounting accessories sold separately and are compatible
with most N-Series devices.

NMX-ENC-N3132 Encoders
NMX-DEC-N3232 Decoders

with a PoE source. Conforms to IEEE 802.3af Class 3 (802.3at
Type 1).

External power supply: 2.0 Amp @ 12 Volts DC; 100-240
Volts AC power supply with country-specific power cord;
Part number N9312 (sold separately).

Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)

Establishing Connection

N3X32 devices are shipped with DHCP as their default IP mode. The IP
address is assigned automatically based on the network DHCP server. If no
DHCP server is found, the unit will use Auto IP mode instead (with a default
IP address of 169.254.xxx.xxx).

Before using your N3X32 unit, it must be configured using the free N-Able
device management software. However, you will not be able to configure
units until they are in the same subnet as the host computer. The sample
steps below show how the required changes (to the host computer’s IP
settings) are made in a Windows environment. See FIG. 2.

Steps for IP address configuration (for Windows 8):

1. From the Control Panel > Network and Internet dialog box, select
Network and Sharing Center.

2. Select Change adapter settings.

3. Select the wired interface connected to your AV network.

4. Click the Properties button.

5. Scroll down in the list to the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
option. Highlight it and click the Properties button.

6. Enable the Use the following IP address option, and enter the static IP
address provided to you by your network administrator.

NOTE: If the computer does not need Internet access, you can simply enter a
unique 169.254.xxx.xxx IP address with a 255.255.0.0 Subnet mask. Please
contact your network administrator if you are unsure of how to configure the
existing interface. If the computer has a statically-assigned IP address, click
on the Advanced button. Then click Add to enter a unique 169.254.xxx.xxx
address with a subnet of 255.255.0.0.

FIG. 2 SETTING A STATIC IP ADDRESS

Steps for auto discovering devices on the network:

1. Use the host computer to download and install the latest version of
N-Able:

PC version - http://www.amx.com/products/N-ABLE-PC.asp
Mac version - http://www.amx.com/products/N-ABLE-MAC.asp

2. Attach your N3X32 unit(s) to the layer-3 network switch.

3. Disable the wireless adapter on your computer (it must be hard-wired
to the switch).

4. Connect the host computer to the layer-3 network switch.

5. Open the N-Able application.

If all devices do not appear automatically, click the Auto Discover button on
the Unit Management tab. This issues a broadcast command that will
discover all units even if they are not in the same IP subnet.

Logging in Using N-Able Software

Once the host IP address is configured properly, you can view all discovered
units using N-Able. Access the N3X32 units from the following tabs:

• Unit Management tab - Type field lists N3000 Encoder/Decoder.

• Video Matrix tab - N3X32 units are found on the N3000 sub-tab of this

screen (as shown below).

NOTE: If you would like for N-Able to support auto-login to your units, make
sure N-Able’s Device Auto-login settings match the unit’s username and
password (by selecting N-Able > Settings from the N-Able tool bar).

FIG. 4 N3000 SETTINGS PAGE

Troubleshooting Guidelines

Problem Possible Solution

Video is not
transmitting.

Local Play graphic is
displayed.

Host Play graphic is
displayed.

Unsupported
Resolution graphic is

displayed.

Copy Protected
Content screen is

displayed.

Black screen/no
graphic is displayed.

No audio is detected. • If there is no audio on

Contact SVSI technical support at [e-mail] or

256.461.7143 x9900 for any installation issues.

• Verify that the Encoder TX Enable setting is turned on.

(Encoders ship from the factory with their video output
turned off by default.)

• Verify Decoder is assigned to view a valid stream in the
N-Able matrix.

• Verify Decoder is currently in live play mode (black text on
matrix view).

• Verify network is properly configured and set up. If needed,
connect Encoder directly to Decoder to verify network
issues.

• Verify Encoder is in live play mode (black text in matrix).

• Verify source is attached and is outputting a valid signal
(HDMI LED on Encoder is on).

• Change source resolution to a valid resolution (try
720p60).

• Verify cabling is correct.

• Contact SVSI technical support.

• Set Decoder to local play. If the local play graphic does not
appear, check the display input settings and cabling.

• If local play appears, set Decoder to live play and verify
network is configured properly.

correct on Encoder.

• If there is no audio on a
are correct on Decoder.

all Decoders, verify audio settings are

single Decoder, verify audio settings

FIG. 3 VIDEO MATRIX

Double-click the unit’s name (in one of the lists mentioned previously) to
view its control pages. If prompted, enter admin and password for the
default username and password. Once logged in, you can change the
username and password (using the options on the unit’s Settings page).

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