Black Box VX-HDMI-POE-MRX, VX-HDMI-POE-VTX, VX-HDMI-POE-VRX, VX-HDMI-POE-MTX, VX-HDMI-POE-URX User Manual

VX-HDMI-POE-MTX VX-HDMI-POE-UTX VX-HDMI-POE-VTX.

VX-HDMI-POE-MRX VX-HDMI-POE-URX VX-HDMI-POE-VRX

MediaCento™ IPX with PoE

Extend audio and video signals via an existing LAN.

Distribute HDMI video to an unlimited number of displays using IP multicast, or make eye-catching video walls of up to 8 x 8 displays.

Customer Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. Support call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days

Information a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax [phone] • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: [e-mail]

Trademarks Used in this Manual

Trademarks Used in this Manual

Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and MediaCento is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc.

Bonjour and Apple are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters’ Laboratories.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

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FCC RFI Statement

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference­ to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed

to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission­ from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)Electrical Safety Statement

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1.Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2.Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.

3.Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.

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4.Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5.El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.

6.El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7.El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.

8.Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9.El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.

10.El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.

11.El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

12.Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13.Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.

14.El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.

15.En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.

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16.El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17.Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18.Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A:El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B:Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o

C:El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D:El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o

E:El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1.	Specifications...................................................................................................			8
2.	Overview		.................................................................................................	10
	2.1	Introduction..........................................................................................		10
	2.2	Available Models...................................................................................		10
	2.3	Features.................................................................................................		10
		2.3.1 Multicast, Unicast, and Video Wall Transmitters
			and Receivers...........................................................................	10
		2.3.2 Multicast Transmitter and Receiver Exclusive Functions..........		11
	2.4	What’s Included....................................................................................		11
	2.5 Additional Items You Will Need............................................................			12
	2.6	Hardware Description...........................................................................		12
		2.6.1	Transmitters..............................................................................	12
		2.6.2	Receivers...................................................................................	15
		2.6.3	Indicators..................................................................................	18
		2.6.4 Function Buttons (F1 and F2)...................................................		18
		2.6.5	EDID Copy................................................................................	19
3.	Installation		.................................................................................................	20
4.	Configuration.................................................................................................			22
	4.1	Basic Configuration...............................................................................		22
	4.2	Advanced Configuration.......................................................................		22
		4.2.1	Accessing through Serial..........................................................	23
		4.2.2	Accessing through Telnet.........................................................	23
5.	Advanced Commands...................................................................................			25
	5.1	Advanced IP Commands.......................................................................		26
	5.2	Advanced Multicast IP Configuration...................................................		27
		5.2.1	Transmitter...............................................................................	29
		5.2.2	Receiver....................................................................................	29
	5.3	Serial Extension.....................................................................................		29
	5.4	Telnet Extension....................................................................................		30
6 Accessing the Web Interface.........................................................................				33
	6.1 Accessing the Transmitter without an IP Address................................			33
	6.2 Accessing the Web Interface for a Transmitter
		or Receiver with an IP Address.............................................................		35

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7.	Video Wall Features.......................................................................................		36
8.	Troubleshooting.............................................................................................		43
	8.1	Problems/Solutions...............................................................................	43
	8.2	Contacting Black Box............................................................................	43
	8.3	Shipping and Packaging........................................................................	44
Appendix: Connector Pinouts...............................................................................			45

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

Technical Specifications

Approvals	FCC, TUV, CE, UL®, CSA, RoHS, WEEE
Bandwidth	120 Mbps maximum
Default IP Address	169.254.x.x (with no DHCP address)
	NOTE: To find the IP address of any receiver, simply
	connect to monitor and power up to get IP
	address. To find the IP address of any other
	receiver or transmitter, use Telnet to connect to
	any device in the system and use a “node_list”
	command or connect with the serial interface.
Distance	From CPU to TX: 16 ft. (5 m) maximum, HDMI;
	Between TX and RX: 328 ft. (100 m)* maximum
	*NOTE: Use a network switch to get greater distances.
Efficiency Level	Level IV
Heat Dissipation	3.41 BTU/hr.
HDCP	Supported
Latency	2 frames (33 ms) maximum
Leads Supported	HDMI video and RS-232
MTBF	90,000 hours
User Controls	(1) 16-position rotary selection switch,
	(2) Function buttons: (1) F1, (1) F2

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Technical Specifications (continued)
Connectors	(1)	HDMI female,
	(1)	RJ-45 interconnect/LAN connection,
	(1)	2.1-mm barrel connector for power,
	(2) RJ-12 6P6C†
	†NOTE: Only 4 center pins are used at this time.
Indicators	(1)	LED for Link and Power;
	(1)	LED for Network Activity
Environmental	Temperature Tolerance:
		Operating: 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C);
		Storage: -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C)
	Humidity Tolerance: Operating: 80%, noncondensing;
	Altitude: 10,000 ft. (3048 m) maximum
Power	Input: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 A;
	Output: 12 VDC;
	Consumption: 13.5 W;
	Power Supply Cord Length: 6 ft. (1.8 m)
Power over Ethernet	Complies with IEEE 802.3af standard;
(PoE)	Power: Nominal Input: 48 VDC;
	Input Range: 36–57 VDC
Size	0.98"H x 3.77"W x 5.11"D (2.5 x 9.6 x 12.9 cm)
Weight	1.1 lb. (0.5 kg)

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Chapter 2: Overview

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

The MediaCento IPX with PoE is a perfect solution for audio and video signal extension via an existing Local Area Network (LAN) system. With multicast technology, one local unit can drive multiple remote units with no extra network load. There are 16 selectable channels that can be used to transmit to multiple receivers. In a network that supports IGMP (Layer 2 or Layer 3 switches), each channel can connect to unlimited displays in video wall applications and unlimited displays in a multicast application using a standard IT Ethernet structure on a LAN system.

The MediaCento IPX with PoE supports Full HD 1080p, is HDCP compliant, is Blu-ray ready, and supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). It can handle applications that require greater distance, high speed transmission, real-time high video resolution, security, and noise immunity. It is ideal for situations that need live presentation, such as public broadcasting, education centers, boardrooms, etc.

2.2 Available Models

Three transmitter/receiver pairs are available, and they are ordered separately by part number. Choose from:

•MediaCento IPX Multicast Transmitter (VX-HDMI-POE-MTX) and MediaCento IPX Multicast Receiver (VX-HDMI-POE-MRX)

•MediaCento IPX Unicast Transmitter (VX-HDMI-POE-UTX) and MediaCento IPX Unicast Receiver (VX-HDMI-POE-URX)

•MediaCento IPX Video Wall Transmitter (VX-HDMI-POE-VTX) and MediaCento IPX Video Wall Receiver (VX-HDMI-POE-VRX)

2.3 Features

2.3.1 Multicast, Unicast, and Video Wall Transmitters and

Receivers

•Extend high definition video signal over LAN (dependent on network performance).

•Power over Ethernet:

-Fully support IEEE Std. 802.3af-2003

-Input Voltage Range 36V to 57V

•Choose from 16 selections on the DIP rotary switch for pairing.

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•Provide automatic EDID configuration.

•Use well-developed Ethernet technology and TCP/IP communication protocol.

•Transmitters and Receivers are HDCP-compliant and Blu-ray ready.

•HDTV compatible; support 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i.

•Compatible with popular screen resolutions: XGA, SXGA, UXGA, WSXGA.

2.3.2 Multicast Transmitter and Receiver Exclusive Functions

•Each transmitter can be multicast to up to an unlimited number of displays in video wall applications or unlimited displays in multicast applications.

•Use an IGMP network to prevent network flooding.

2.4 What’s Included

All units:

•(1) U.S. power supply

•(1) U.S. power cord

•(4) foot pads

•This user manual

VX-HDMI-POE-MTX also has:

•(1) MediaCento IPX Multicast Transmitter

•(1) DB9 F to RJ-11 adapter

•(1) RJ-11 to RJ-11 cable

VX-HDMI-POE-MRX also has:

•(1) MediaCento IPX Multicast Receiver

VX-HDMI-POE-UTX also has:

•(1) MediaCento IPX Unicast Transmitter

•(1) DB9 F to RJ-11 adapter

•(1) RJ-11 to RJ-11 cable

VX-HDMI-POE-URX also has:

•(1) MediaCento IPX Unicast Receiver

VX-HDMI-POE-VTX also has:

•(1) MediaCento IPX Video Wall Transmitter

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• (1) DB9 F to RJ-11 adapter

• (1) RJ-11 to RJ-11 cable

VX-HDMI-POE-VRX also has:

• (1) MediaCento IPX Video Wall Receiver

2.5 Additional Items You Will Need

• HDCP-compliant monitors with HDMI interface for the HDCP video source

• CAT5/5e/6 UTP cable (EIA/TIA 568B industry-standard compliant)

• Layer 2 or 3 switches with IGMP and optional Power over Ethernet (PoE)

2.6 Hardware Description

NOTE: All six transmitter/receiver models have the same connectors, but with different functions.

2.6.1 Transmitters

1

2

3

4

5

Figure 2-1. Transmitter front panel.

6

7

8

9

Figure 2-2. Transmitter back panel.

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Figure 2-3. Transmitter top panel.

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Table 2-1. Components of the Transmitters.

	Number	Component	Description
	1	F2 button	See Section 2.6.4.
	2	F1 button	See Section 2.6.4.
	3	Rotary switch	Set up an identical position for
			all units
	4	RJ-12 connector	Serial port 1: For system control
	5	RJ-12 connector	Serial port 2: For data transfer
	6	Locking barrel connector for	Links to power supply (not
		power	required with PoE switch)
	7	Network Status LED	Flashing: Connected to network
			Goes off once: Abnormal
			Connects to the 10-/100-/
	8	RJ-45 jack	1000-Mbps network switch and
			supplies PoE
	9	Video connector	HDMI source
			Green: Power on
	10	Power/Link LED	Interlaced flashing Blue + Green:
			Link w/o video

Blue: Link OK

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2.6.2 Receivers

1

2

3

4

5

Figure 2-4. Receiver front panel.

6 7 8 9

Figure 2-5. Receiver back panel.

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