Blackbox VX-HDMI-4KIP-TX, VX-HDMI-4KIP-RX User Manual
USER MANUAL
VX-HDMI-4KIP-TX, V X-HDMI-4KIP-RX
MEDIACENTO
IPX 4K
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Serial over IP
Link
Video Channel
EDID
SET
RESET
Select
V.ProfileSFP
CH+
IR
Emitter
CH-
Receiver
IR
USB
Serial over IP
Link
SFP
Video Channel
EDID
SET
RESET
USB
Select
V.Profile
CH+
CH-
IR
IR
Receiver
Emitter
USB
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. OVERVIE W ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Features .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 Basic Features ....................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2.2 Advanced Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.3 What’s Included ........................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.4 Hardware Description ..............................................................................................................................................................................8
2.4.1 Transmitter ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.4.2 Receiver..............................................................................................................................................................................................................12
3. CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.1 One-to-One Mapping Extension ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.2 Multicasting ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
4. NETWORK SETUP AND HARDWARE SWITCHING ................................................................................................................... 17
5. HARDWARE OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
5.1 EDID Update by Buttons ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.1.1 “EDID Update” for HDMI Sink Device on TX or RX Side ............................................................................................................................ 18
5.1.2 “EDID Update” to be Factory Default .............................................................................................................................................................18
5.2 Audio Over IP Extension ............................................................................................................ ............................................................18
5.3 Video Profile ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.4 Hotkey Video Channel Switch on RX Side ...........................................................................................................................................20
6. ACCESS TO WEB UI ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
7. OPERATION FOR WEB UI ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
7.1 Configuring IP Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................... 23
7.2 Device Mode of Extension Application .................................................................................................................................................24
7.2.1 How to Change to Extender Mode ................................................................................................................................................................ 24
7.2.2 How to Change to Matrix Mode.....................................................................................................................................................................27
7.3 Jumbo Frame Requirement for the Link Between TX and RX ............................................................................................................28
7.4 Automatically Copy EDID of RX Display ...............................................................................................................................................29
7.5 Output Video Scaling in RX ....................................................................................................................................................................30
7.6 Last Image Output Time for Source Content Lost .............................................................................................................................. 31
7.7 Output Video Rotation in RX ..................................................................................................................................................................32
7.8 Serial (RS-232) Over IP Extension .........................................................................................................................................................33
7.9 USB Over IP Extension ...........................................................................................................................................................................35
7.10 Matrix Connection Management with Displaying TX’s Source Content ..........................................................................................35
7.11 Video Wall .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
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APPENDIX A. FIBER MODULES AND CABLES .............................................................................................................................. 42
APPENDIX B. REGULATORY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 43
B.1 CE and RoHS2 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
B.2 NOM Statement .................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
APPENDIX C. DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS ................................................................................................................................. 45
C.1 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
C.2 Trademarks Used in this Manual .......................................................................................................................................................... 45
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CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 1-1. SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Connectors
Video Output: (1) HDMI female
Serial Control Port (RS-232): (1) DB9 female
Video Input: (1) HDMI female
Transmitter
Receiver
Audio Support
Transmitter and Receiver
User Controls
Hardware Switches
Infrared Remote Bidirectional, through 20 to 60 kHz, two-way passthrough
Indicators
Transmitter
Receiver
Network Port: RJ-45 Ethernet
Audio + IR + RS-232 + USB Extension over IP)
Fiber Por t: SFP Ethernet
USB interface: (1) USB Type B female
Audio: 2-way analog audio, (1) Line IN, (1) Line OUT
Console Connection:
Video Output: (1) HDMI female
Serial Control Port (RS-232): (1) DB9 male
Network Port: RJ-45 Ethernet
Audio + IR + RS-232 + USB Extension over IP)
Fiber Por t: SFP Ethernet
USB interface: 2-way analog audio: (1) Mic IN, (1) Line OUT
Supports high-definition audio (HD) 5.1/6.1/7.1 surround sound:
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
LPCM channels up to 7.1 channels 192 kHz
Set/Reset: Pushbutton
Function Selection: Pushbutton
Video Channel: Pushbutton (CH+/CH-)
Status LEDs:
Power (blue), Link (blue)
Function Selection LEDs:
EDID Copy (blue)
SFP Status (blue)
Video Profile Selection (Video or graphic mode) (blue)
Status LEDs:
Power (blue), Link (blue)
Function Selection LEDs:
EDID Update (blue)
SFP Status (blue)
Video Profile Selection (Video or graphic mode) (blue)
USB Link (upstream) (blue)
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TABLE 1-1 (CONTINUED). SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Additonal Specs
DDC Supported DDC, DDC2, DDC2B
Extension Cable Type and Length
Maximum Video Resolution Up to 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz
Power
Power Supply (1) 5-VDC, 3-A power supply
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 122° F (0 to 50° C)
Storage Temperature -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C)
Humidity 0 to 80% relative humidity
Mechanical
Dimensions 1.25"H x 3.58"W x 7.34"D (3.2 x 9.8 x 18 cm)
Weight
Housing Material Metal Chassis
Ethernet, CAT5e/6 up to 328 ft. (100 m)
Fiberoptic (SFP module), single-mode, up to 30 km
Complies with IEEE 802.3at standard, Class 4;
Power: Normal input: 48 VDC;
Input Range: 36 to 57 VDC;
Consumption: 10.5 W, CAT6, 328 ft. (100 m)
Transmitter: 1.034 lb. (470 g)
Receiver: 1.036 lb. (471 g)
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TABLE 1-2. COMPATIBLE SFPS
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
LFP411 SFP, 1250-Mbps Fiber with Extended Diagnostics, 850-nm Multimode, 550 m LC
LF P412 SFP, 1250-Mbps Fiber with Extended Diagnostics, 1310-nm Multimode, 2 km LC
LF P413 SFP, 1250-Mbps Fiber with Extended Diagnostics, 1310-nm Single-Mode, 10 km LC
LFP414 SFP, 1250-Mbps Fiber with Extended Diagnostics, 1310-nm Single-Mode, 30 km LC
LFP418 SFP, 1250-Mbps Fiber with Extended Diagnostics, 1550 -nm Single-Mode, 80 km, LC
NOTE:
Also should support most gigabit fiber SFP modules
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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The MediaCento IPX 4K extends HDMI, USB, Audio, RS-232, and IR over IP via CATx or single-mode fiberoptic cable. The extender
consists of two units: one transmitter and one receiver.
NOTE: You can link the transmitter and receiver together via one CATx cable or one single-mode fiberoptic cable, but not both types of cable
at the same time.
Multicasting supports multiple transmitters (TX) and receivers (RX) that can be arranged in a crosspoint matrix architecture.
The extender supports 7.1 CH audio, 3D video, and USB 2.0/1.1.
You can use the built-in web user interface (UI) for configuration and operation.
2.2 FEATURES
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2.2.1 BASIC FEATURES
Uses one UTP/STP CATx cable OR one single-mode fiberoptic cable between each transmitter/receiver link
Supports a visually lossless compression algorithm
Extends HDMI Digital Audio/Video up to 330 feet (100 meters) between Transmitter and Receiver (point-to-point) using CATx cable
or up to 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) between Transmitter and Receiver over single-mode fiberoptic cable using a standard SFP (Small
Form-factor Pluggable) module.
Compatible SFPs include Black Box part numbers LFP411, LFP412, LFP413, LFP414, and LFP418. Also should support most gigabit
fiber SFP modules
Supports Ultra HD video 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz and 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz (reduced blanking)
Supports all 3D image formats
Provides repeating/distributing/matrix extension through a Gigabit Ethernet Switch with a transceiver installed that is compatible
with both Transmitter and Receiver units and video wall
Compatible with USB 2.0 devices at data rates up to 480 Mbps and backward with USB 1.1. The transmitter uses one USB Type B
host interface and the receiver uses four USB Type A device interfaces.
Can map different transmitter sources or create a grouping loop for each receiver that corresponds to a video channel
Wall-mount housing design with rack mountable bracket enables easy and robust installation
Audio supports 7.1CH LPCM, DTS, Dolby, analog LINE-IN/LINE-OUT
Supports Interlaced and Progressive Display Modes
Provides DDC/DDC2B, Hot-Plug Detection (HPD) and complies with HDCP standards
Supports Default EDID and EDID copy function for optimal PC-to-Screen performance
Uses a bidirectional Infrared Remote (IR) signal and RS-232 control communication (Transmitter and Receiver)
Transmitter has a 4K HDMI local loopback output
Uses a 7-segment LED display for video channel indication
Includes IR remote control for video channel setting
Operates as a PoE powered device (PD) using IEEE 802.3at PoE+
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2.2.2 ADVANCED FEATURES
Web UI shows the linking connection status for all Transmitter (TX) and Receiver (RX) units
Switches TX-RX connections via web UI, pushbuttons, IR remote control or keyboard hotkey
Can upgrade firmware via web UI
Visualizes video wall configuration
Transmitter (TX) unit monitors HDMI-in and synchronizes HDMI-out
If a firmware update fails, the MediaCento IPX 4K recovers redundant Flash ROM
Two-digit LED display indicates current transmitting and receiving channel
Supports 99 selectable channels to transmit or receive
2.3 WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support
at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com
MediaCento IPX 4K Transmitter (VX-HDMI-4KIP-TX) includes:
(1) MediaCento IPX 4K Transmitter
(1) 5-VDC, 3-A power supply
(1) IR blaster cable
(1) USB 2.0 cable
(1) Audio/mic cable
This user manual
MediaCento IPX 4K Receiver (VX-HDMI-4KIP-RX) includes:
(1) MediaCento IPX 4K Receiver
(1) 5-VDC, 3-A power supply
(1) IR receiver cable
(1) IR remote control
This user manual
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2.4 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
The MediaCento IPX 4K consists of a Transmitter unit and a Receiver unit.
2.4.1 TRANSMITTER
Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the transmitter. Table 2-1 describes its components.
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FIGURE 2-1. TRANSMITTER FRONT PANEL
TABLE 2-1. TRANSMITTER FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS
NUMBER IN
FIGURE 2-1
1 Serial over IP: RS-232 extension port Connects to source device’s RS-232 port
2a Power On status LED Lights steady when power on sequence is completed
2b Link LED for L AN link status
2c SFP LED for fiber link status
3a Set/Reset button
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
• Goes out when LAN link between Transmitter and Receiver/Gigabit Ethernet Switch is off
• Blinks when LAN link between Transmitter and Receiver/Gigabit Ethernet Switch is on
and there is no image data stream on the LAN link
• Lights steady ON when LAN link between Transmitter and Receiver/Gigabit Ethernet
Switch is on and there is an image data stream on the LAN link
• Lights steady ON when Transmitter is powered on
• Blinks when there is an image data stream on the fiber link between Transmitter and
Receiver
Press to set a function, reset system, or reset to default
• Short press for setting the following functions
- EDID: Update EDID stored in Transmitter with EDID of display connecting to Transmitter
- Video Profile: Configure video profile with video or graphic mode
- Video Channel: Select video channel
• Long press (3 sec) for System Reset when no above functions selected to be set
• Longer press (6 sec) for Reset to Default when no above functions selected to be set
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TABLE 2-1 (CONTINUED). TRANSMITTER FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS
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NUMBER IN
FIGURE 2-1
3b Select button
4a EDID LED
4b V. Profile LED
5 Video Channel LED
6 CH+/CH- pushbuttons Press to change video channel
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8
9
10
11
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Select EDID, video profile, or video channel
• Press to cycle through setting EDID / Video Profile / Video Channel / Quit “Select” in sequence
• Slow blink in the related LEDs when selecting EDID or Video Profile
• Slow blink in 7-segment LED display when selecting Video Channel
• Lights steady ON EDID LED indicator, Video Profile LED indicator and 7-segment LED display when quitting
“Select”
Indicates EDID update status
• Blinks when EDID update is ready to be set
• Press SET/RESET button to set/clear EDID update
• Lights steady ON when EDID stored in Transmitter is updated with EDID of displayconnected to Transmitter
• Not lit when EDID is not being updated
Indicates video/graphic mode
• Blinks when Video Profile is ready to be set
• Press SET/RESET button to set Video Profile to video/graphic mode
• The short OSD pops up on Receiver’s display to show the setting result of video/graphic mode
• Lights steady ON when Video Profile is set to video mode
• Not lit when Video Profile is set to graphic mode
7-segment LED display for Video Channel indication
• Blinks when Video Channel is ready to be set
• Press CH+ or CH- button to change video channel
• Press SET/RESET button to set the video channel change
IR Emitter
IR Receiver
Audio connector
Audio connector
USB Type B connector
Connector used for emitting signal of IR extension over IP
Connector used for receiving signal of IR extension over IP
Connector for analog audio output of audio extension over IP (speaker)
Connector for analog audio input of audio extension over IP (microphone)
Links to host source device for USB extension over IP
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Figure 2-2 shows the back panel of the transmitter. Table 2-2 describes its components.
FIGURE 2-2. TRANSMITTER BACK PANEL
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TABLE 2-2. TRANSMITTER BACK PANEL COMPONENTS
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NUMBER IN
FIGURE 2-2
1 SFP cage Fiberoptic SFP module for link between transmitter and receiver installs here
2 RJ-45 connector Used for LAN Link between transmitter and receiver/Gigabit Ethernet switch
3 HDMI In connector Connects to HDMI source for the source signal of HDMI extension over IP
4 HDMI Out connector Loops back the source signal to Transmitter’s connected display
5 5-VDC jack Links to 5-VDC power supply
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
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2.4.2 RECEIVER
Figure 2-3 shows the front panel of the receiver. Table 2-3 describes its components.
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FIGURE 2-3. RECEIVER FRONT PANEL
TABLE 2-3. RECEIVER FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS
NUMBER IN
FIGURE 2-3
1 Serial over IP: RS-232 extension port Connects to sink device’s RS-232 por t
2a Power On status LED Lights steady when power on sequence is completed
2b Link LED for L AN link status
2c SFP LED for fiber link status
3a Set/Reset button
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
• Goes out when LAN link between Transmitter and Receiver/Gigabit Ethernet Switch is off
• Blinks when LAN link between Transmitter and Receiver/Gigabit Ethernet Switch is on
and there is no image data stream on the LAN link
• Lights steady ON when LAN link between Transmitter and Receiver/Gigabit Ethernet
Switch is on and there is an image data stream on the LAN link
• Lights steady ON when Transmitter is powered on
• Blinks when there is an image data stream on the fiber link between Transmitter and
Receiver
Press to set a function, reset system, or reset to default
• Short press for setting the following functions
- EDID: Update EDID stored in Transmitter with EDID of display connecting to Receiver
- USB: Link or unlink USB extension
- Video Profile: Configure video profile with video or graphic mode
- Video Channel: Select video channel
• Long press (3 sec) for System Reset when no above functions selected to be set
• Longer press (6 sec) for Reset to Default when no above functions selected to be set
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TABLE 2-3 (CONTINUED). RECEIVER FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS
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NUMBER IN
FIGURE 2-3
3b Select button
4a EDID LED
4b USB Link Status :LED
4c V. Profile LED
5 Video Channel LED
6 CH+/CH- pushbuttons Press to change video channel
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8
9
10
11
12
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Select EDID, video profile, or video channel
• Press to cycle through setting EDID / Video Profile / Video Channel / Quit “Select” in sequence
• Slow blink in the related LEDs when selecting EDID or Video Profile
• Slow blink in 7-segment LED display when selecting Video Channel
• Lights steady ON EDID LED indicator, Video Profile LED indicator and 7-segment LED display when quitting
“Select”
Indicates EDID update status
• Blinks when EDID update is ready to be set
• Press SET/RESET button to set/clear EDID update
• Lights steady ON when EDID stored in Transmitter is updated with EDID of displayconnected to Transmitter
• Not lit when EDID is not being updated
Indicates USB link status
• Blinks when USB link is ready to be set
• Press SET/RESET button to set USB link/unlink
• The short OSD pops up on Receiver’s display to show the setting result of USB link/unlink
• Lights steady ON when USB link is set
• Not lit when USB unlink is set
Indicates video/graphic mode
• Blinks when Video Profile is ready to be set
• Press SET/RESET button to set Video Profile to video/graphic mode
• The short OSD pops up on Receiver’s display to show the setting result of video/graphic mode
• Lights steady ON when Video Profile is set to video mode
• Not lit when Video Profile is set to graphic mode
7-segment LED display for Video Channel indication
• Blinks when Video Channel is ready to be set
• Press CH+ or CH- button to change video channel
• Press SET/RESET button to set the video channel change
IR Emitter
IR Receiver
Audio connector
Audio connector
(2) USB Type A
connectors
(2) USB Type A
connectors
Connector used for emitting signal of IR extension over IP
Connector used for receiving signal of IR extension over IP
Connector for analog audio input of audio extension over IP (microphone)
Connector for analog audio output of audio extension over IP (speaker)
Links to USB devices for USB extension over IP (USB 2.0)
Links to USB keyboard/mouse for USB extension over IP (USB HID)
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Figure 2-4 shows the back panel of the receiver. Table 2-4 describes its components.
FIGURE 2-4. RECEIVER BACK PANEL
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TABLE 2-4. RECEIVER BACK PANEL COMPONENTS
NUMBER IN
FIGURE 2-4
1 SFP cage Fiberoptic SFP module for link between transmitter and receiver installs here
2 RJ-45 connector Used for LAN Link between transmitter and receiver/Gigabit Ethernet switch
3 HDMI Out connector Connects to HDMI source for the sink signal of HDMI extension over IP
4 5-VDC jack Links to 5-VDC power supply
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
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3.1 ONE-TO-ONE MAPPING EXTENSION
FIGURE 3-1. ONE-TO-ONE MAPPING EXTENSION
Use this to pair a single set of TX and RX. The default video channel on each unit is 1. This can also be adjusted on multiple RXs to
match a single TX, then press the “SET/RESET” button on the RX unit(s).
Fiber
OR
Copper
NOTE: The TX-RX link can use fiber
OR copper cable, but not both at
the same time.
FIGURE 3-2. ONE-TO-ONE CONNECTION
3.2 MULTICASTING
Multicasting enables you to install a matrix of TX and RX units for use as an extender matrix system over an IP network. A multicasting
application requires a Gigabit/1000-Mbps network switch.
For multicast-matrix installation, the Gigabit Managed Switch or Gigabit Smart Switch must support the IGMP V2 querier function and
Jumbo Frame (at least 8K) is required.
For each Transmitter (TX), set a unique video channel number ranging from 01–99 to avoid channel conflict. Each Receiver’s (RX) video
channel must correspond to the Transmitter’s (TX) video channel whose video content will be displayed on RX’s display. Press the “ SET/
RESET ” button of the RX unit to implement extension linking.
A multicasting application diagram is shown on the next page.
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