Black Box AVX-DVI-IP-TA, AVX-DVI-IP-TB, AVX-DVI-IP-RA User Manual
January 2010
AVX- DVI -IP-TA
AVX-DVI-IP-TB
AVX-DVI-IP-RA
MediaCento IP Video and Audio over IP Transmitters and Receiver
Simplify and save. Use a wired or wireless network
to extend HD-quality digital signage content.
Choose a standalone or PCI card transmitter. Both work with the receiver.
Customer
Support
Information
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Trademarks Used in this Manual
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc.
FireWire is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Molex is a registered trademark of Molex, Inc.
Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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FCC and IC RFI Statements
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 inter ference 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 J 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 emis sion 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
la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
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Instrucciones de Seguridad
(Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement)
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.
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.
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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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: DO NOT DISCARD; READ BEFORE OPERATING.
Read the safety precautions carefully before using this product. Make sure that you use the product correctly according to the
procedures described in these instructions.
The following safety precautions are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the product and its accessories
to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons, and property. Please read and make sure that you understand them
before you proceed to the other sections of these instructions.
• Do not operate this device in a wet environment.
• Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.
• Please read this manual carefully before operating. Follow all operating and other instructions carefully.
• This device should only be operated with the accompanying power adapter.
• Do not use this product near heat sources such as radiators, air ducts, areas subject to direct, intense sunlight, or other products
that produce heat.
WARNING: Do not play the supplied CD-ROM in any CD-ROM player that does not support data CD-ROMs. The extremely loud
sound that may result from playing the CD-ROM in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers.
You might suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a data CD-ROM played on a
music CD player.
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Quick Start Guide ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
1. Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
2. Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................................10
2.2 Features......................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.3 What’s Included .........................................................................................................................................................................10
2.4 System Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................11
2.5 Hardware Description .................................................................................................................................................................11
2.5.1 Video and Audio over IP Standalone Transmitter .............................................................................................................11
2.5.2 Video and Audio over IP PC Card Transmitter ..................................................................................................................12
2.5.3 Video and Audio over IP Receiver ....................................................................................................................................13
3. Software .......................................................................................................................................................................................15
3.1 Configuring Transmitters and Receivers with Conductor Software ..............................................................................................16
3.1.1 Conductor Menu ............................................................................................................................................................18
3.1.2 System Menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
3.1.3 Setting Device IP Address ............................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2 Host Play and Local Play Content ................................................................................................................................................21
3.3 EMCast...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.4 Conductor Tasks ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
3.4.1 Scheduled Tasks Dialog .................................................................................................................................................. 24
3.4.2 Serial Commands ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
4. Using Cameras for Live Feeds ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
Appendix: Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................................... 27
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Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Your AVX-DVI-IP-TA or AVX-DVI-IP-TB transmitter comes with the Conductor Software CD, a USB cable for connecting to the
host, and an audio cable for hooking up an audio source (for example, a sound card or CD player). The AVX-DVI-IP-TA standalone transmitter comes with an additional power adapter. The AVX-DVI-IP-RA receiver comes with a power adapter and a
DVI-HDMI adapter. Use the Video and Audio over IP Transmitter and Receiver as a simple digital video extender without installing
the Conductor software or use it as the basis for an extended video LAN system over which data, video, and audio are all sent
simultaneously.
NOTES:
1. Attach the power connectors to the AVX-DVI-IP transmitters before powering on the units.
2. Before installing each AVX-DVI-IP-RA receiver in a particular location, make a note of the MAC address and/or serial number so
that it can be assigned a name and a transmitter if desired.
3. Important: Any network device you add to the video LAN must have a Gigabit Ethernet connection.
To use the video and audio over IP system as a DVI extender:
1. Install the AVX-DVI-IP-TB PC Card transmitter in an open PCI or PCIe slot on the host computer. The PCI/e tab is not used for
data—only for mechanical support. When used in a PCIe slot, leave the perforated tab intact. If installing in a PCI slot, break
the tab at the perforation to allow the AVX-DVI-IP-TB to seat properly. Connect an available 5-V DC connector from the host
power supply to the 4-pin Molex® connector.
2. Once your AVX-DVI-IP-TB is installed, connect the DVI cable from the host graphics card (or other video source) to the DVI
connector on the AVX-DVI-IP-TB. Connect the audio source to the audio connector on the AVX-DVI-IP using the supplied
3.5-mm audio cable or equivalent. Do not connect the AVX-DVI-IP to the host with a USB cable unless the Conductor software
will be used.
3. Connect a CAT5e or CAT6 cable from the transmitter card to the AVX-DVI-IP-RA receiver. The maximum distance between the
transmitter and receiver is 300 feet (93.8 m). Use a Gigabit Ethernet network switch to extend this distance another 300 feet.
4. Plug the 5-VDC power adapter into the AVX-DVI-IP-RA receiver unit before connecting the DVI connector from the display
monitor. Connect the receiver to the display monitor with a DVI cable (or an HDMI cable using the adapter supplied) and an
RCA-to-3.5-mm audio cable.
5. As soon as video, audio, and power cables are connected, the receiver will play the pre-recorded LocalPlay frame (shown
below) and audio content in the absence of a live video stream. If the transmitter and receiver are communicating correctly,
then live video generated by the graphics card will be displayed on the monitor. At this point, the hardware is correctly
connected as a DVI extender.
Figure QS-1. Default “LocalPlay” content.
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Creating a Video and Data LAN
All Ethernet ports on both the transmitter and receiver function as Gigabit Ethernet switches. Connect common network
appliances such as NAS drives, IP cameras, switches, or routers to these ports or add other AVX-DVI-IP transmitter or receiver
devices to the LAN. For example, you can install multiple AVX-DVI-IP-TB cards in one host computer for multiple video streams on
one LAN. In this case, you can connect the internal Ethernet ports together to include all transmitters on the LAN.
Alternatively, you can daisychain multiple receivers together to extend the same video content to an unlimited number of
monitors.
To implement a video LAN:
1. Install transmitters and receivers as needed in Steps 1-5 on the previous page.
2. Verify that live video streams are displayed on all monitors.
3. Connect network appliances or additional video and audio over IP components as desired. Verify that the left LED on all RJ-45
connectors is flashing three times indicating Gigabit Ethernet.
NOTE: You do not need to install “Conductor” software or video LAN implementation unless you require content scheduling or
diagnostics or if you are using more than one transmitter.
The AVX-DVI-IP-RA has three LEDs on top indicating power, DVI, and LAN connected. All three LEDs must be on for proper
operation. If any of these LEDs are off, you must address the problem.
If the LAN connection is lost, the receiver automatically switches to its on-board LocalPlay content. If the DVI connection is lost,
confirm that the monitor is getting power or try resetting monitor power. Both transmitter and receiver units have two LEDs on
each network connector. The right LED blinks during data transmission, and the left LED blinks in a specific pattern to indicate the
connection bandwidth.
For a Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) connection, the left LED will blink three times and then pause. A fast Ethernet (100BASE-T)
connection will blink two times with a pause, and a 10BASE-T connection blinks once. Neither unit will function properly at a
bandwidth less than 1000BASE-T. The LAN LED on top of the receiver lights when that receiver is getting a valid video stream
from a transmitter. The LAN LED may be off, but the left LED on the connector still indicates a Gigabit connection. This means
that data is received but no valid video stream is detected. In this case, the receiver unit will play its on-board LocalPlay content
only until a valid stream is assigned.
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1. Specifications
Network Bandwidth: 20–100 Mbps (user-adjustable per channel)
Operation: Point to point, point to multipoint, daisychained
Resolutions: HDTV: 1080p at 60 Hz;
CG: Up to 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz
Speed: 1000 Mbps
Synchronization Between Receivers: <5 msec (cable delay excluded)
Video Latency: 3 frames (50 msec at 60 Hz)
CE Approval: Yes
Connectors: AVX-DVI-IP-TA, AVX-DVI-IP-TB: Audio: (1) 3.5-mm stereo audio jack;
Video: (1) DVI-D (HDMI with an adapter);
System control/serial in: (1) USB;
Network switch ports: (3) RJ-45 (1000BASE-TX), daisychainable;
AVX-DVI-IP-RA: Audio out: (2) RCA jacks;
Video out: (1) DVI-D (HDMI with an adapter);
Serial out: (1) DB9 F;
Network switch ports: (3) RJ-45 (1000BASE-TX), daisychainable
Chapter 1: Specifications
Power: 5 VDC at 1.5 A
Size: AVX-DVI-IP-TA: 1.1"H x 6.8"W x 4.8"D (2.8 x 17.3 x 12.2 cm);
AVX-DVI-IP-TB: 0.75"H x 4.5"W x 7"D (1.9 x 11.4 x 17.8 cm);
AVX-DVI-IP-RA: 1.1"H x 6.5"W x 5.5"D (2.8 x 16.5 x 14 cm)
Weight: AVX-DVI-IP-TA: 1.3 lb. (0.6 kg);
AVX-DVI-IP-TB: 0.3 lb. (0.1 kg);
AVX-DVI-IP-RA: 1.4 lb. (0.2 kg)
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