Magewell Pro Convert for NDI to HDMI Users Guide

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Getting Started

03Overview

03Key Features

04System Requirements

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Installation

05Safety Information

06Interfaces & Indicators

07Connections

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Web UI Configuration

08Accessing the Web UI

12Signing In/Out

13Dashboard

17Signal

19Video

23Audio

25EDID

26Source

23Audio

25EDID

26Source

29System

37Rebooting/Resetting Pro Convert

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FAQ

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Support

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Warranty

52

Notice

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Glossary and Abbreviations

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Overview

Pro Convert family of NDI decoders are built on NewTek’s extremely

popular NDI media-over-IP technology, converting live NDI streams into high-

quality outputs for connection to baseband devices such as monitors and

projectors. The low-latency decoder simplifies the use of NewTek’s popular

media-over-IP technology in applications such as digital signage and video

walls.

The ultra-compact Pro Convert devices are ideal for both in-studio and

portable field use. The decoder features DHCP-based automatic network

configuration, while a browser-based interface provides access to status

monitoring and advanced features such as FPGA-based up/down/cross-

conversion. Two on-device buttons also enable users to select source content

and match the output format to their target display without requiring a

computer.

Key Features

Getting Started

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Support for decoding streams of NDI, RTSP, HTTP, RTMP Pull/Push and TS

over UDP/SRT/RTP in H.264 or H.265 format.

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Support for decoding embedded audio.

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Support for PoE (Power over Ethernet).

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Support for plug-and-play.

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Support for Ethernet over USB.

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Support for web-based UI remote control and on-device control buttons.

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System Requirements

Network

Supported Web Browser for the Web UI

Supported Product

The decoder supports to decode NDI , RTSP, HTTP, RTMP Pull/Push or TS over

UDP/SRT/RTP streams. The compatible products supported by the decoder

includes but not limited to the following products.

Gigabit Ethernet

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Google Chrome version 49 and above

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 11

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Microsoft Edge

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Mozilla Firefox version 61 and above

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Apple Safari 11.1 and above

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Opera 55.0.2994.44 and above

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Pro Convert encoder

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Magewell Bridge for NDI

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NDI Scan Converter

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NewTek Connect

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NDI Studio Monitor

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OBS Studio

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vMix

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VLC

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IP Camera

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Haivision

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Installation

Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Operation Safety

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

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Make sure that you are using the correct power adapter for the local voltage. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact

your local power company.

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If the power adapter is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer for help.

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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you notice any damage, contact your dealer

immediately.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact your dealer or the Magewell Support Team via [e-mail].

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Interfaces & Indicators

Note:The SD card function is not available currently.

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1. Plug in the USB cable.

2. Plug in the Ethernet cable.

3. Plug in the HDMI cable to connect presentation and delivery appliances to

the OUT port, such as a monitor, a video switcher or a projector. * An

android TV is not recommended if low latency matters.

4. Connect a wired or wireless keyboard or mouse to the USB HOST to make

it more convenient to control advanced settings without requiring a

computer.

Connections

For power supply: connect the other end of the USB cable to the

power adapter.

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For Ethernet over USB (RNDIS/ECM): connect the other end of the USB

cable to your computer.

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For PoE: connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a PoE switch

or a PoE adapter for power and Ethernet connection.

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To ensure high speed transmission, it is recommended to connect the

Pro Convert unit to a gigabit network.

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Accessing the Web UI

If you know your device's IP address, type it into your web browser to display

the Web UI. Alternatively, you can access the Web UI in one of the following

ways. (1) For Windows7/8/8.1/10 users, you can find and access your Pro

Convert device as a Network device in a File Explorer window. (2) Using the

Ethernet over USB function. (3) Using the on-screen menu Options.

Figure1. Connections

Solution 1: using Windows File Explorer

This method is available for Windows7/8/8.1/10 users.

Web UI Configuration

Pro Convert allows you to control your devices via a web-based user interface. With the Web UI, you can monitor the device’s working status, output signal status,

and configure settings for your sessions.

Connect your decoder via Ethernet and power it up as shown on the

left figure.

Step 1

Open a File Explorer window in one of the following ways.Step 2

Click on the Start button and find File Explorer in the Start

menu.

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Press the Windows logo key + E.

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Select the folder icon on the taskbar.

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Select the Network at the bottom of the list of items on the left side

of the File Explorer.

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Turn on the network discovery function if prompted.Step 4

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Figure2. Find your Pro Convert device in the Network > Other Device section

Find your Pro Convert device in the Other Device section, where it

will be shown as "Pro Convert + #board index + (serial number)".

Step 5

The serial number (marked on your device) will be in a form like

"A410180706006".

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The board index (the rotary switch number on your device) is

shown like "06" or "#06".

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Double click the decoder icon to open the Web UI of the device in

your web browser.

Step 6

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Solution 2: using Ethernet over USB

RNDIS (For Microsoft)/ECM (For Mac/Linux) provides a virtual Ethernet link to

the computer's operating system.

The pop-up web UI of the connected device will be shown in your

browser.

Please do not change it unless there is a conflict in your network.

Connect the device and your computer using a USB cable as shown

on the left.

Step 1

Type the Ethernet over USB IP address in your web browser. The

default address is http://192.168.66.1.

Step 2

Do not connect more than one Pro Convert device

simultaneously to the same system via Ethernet over USB.

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Figure1. Select System in Options menu

Figure2. Check the WebGUI

Solution 3: using the on-screen menu Options

Connect your decoder via Ethernet, power it up and connect a

presentation device as shown in the Figure1. Connections.

Step 1

Press the on-device MENU button, click the mouse or the

keyboard(if connected), to display the Options overlaid on the

output.

Step 2

Go to the System option and check for the device WebGUI URL or

scan the WebGUI QR to open the web UI in your web browser within

the same LAN with your decoder.

Step 3

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Signing In/Out

The Web UI allows multi-users to have read/write access to make configuration

settings at the same time after login. However, to avoid configuration conflicts,

we do not recommend you to operate one device simultaneously.

Note that the Reboot function requires administrative rights.

Signing In: enter your account and password in the SIGN IN page.Step 1

The default administrator account name and password are as

follows:

Username: Admin

Password: Admin

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It is recommended to change the admin password after login

(see modify the admin password). Unlike the password, the

administrator username cannot be modified.

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Your account will sign out automatically if there is no operation

performed within ten minutes.

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Signing Out: click the drop-list icon behind your username at the

top-right of the Web UI, and select Sign out.

Step 2

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Checking Basic Information

Checking the Current Working Status

Dashboard

The Dashboard tab in the web UI can show the real-time status and parameters of the Pro Convert device. Click and enter the Dashboard tab to check the device

status.

Device name shows the name of your Pro Convert unit.

Only the Administrator can modify the device name in the System >

Network tab. For detailed information, refer to Setting Device Name.

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Serial number shows the serial number of your unit, which is also marked

on your device.

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Hardware version shows the hardware version of your unit.

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Firmware version shows the current firmware version that’s installed in your

unit. Only the Administrator can update the firmware, via the Firmware tab.

For detailed information, refer to Updating the Firmware.

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Output shows whether an output device is connected to the Pro Convert

device.

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CPU shows the current CPU usage (the load on the processor, shown as a

percentage) of the Pro Convert device.

CPU usage increases when the device is handling more complex video

processing tasks (e.g. decoding at higher resolutions and frame rates).

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Memory shows current memory usage.

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Checking Ethernet Status

You can find out the free memory in System > Report tab, subject to

administrative rights.

Temperature shows the current temperature of the unit's processor.

Keeping the device free from dust and avoiding a high-temperature work

environment may help to avoid overheating of the device. If the core

temperature is approaching 100℃, please try to lower the temperature by

ensuring a supply of cooler air.

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Board Index shows the rotary switch number.

You can change the number on the rotary switch to set a different Board

Index.

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Up Time shows the elapsed time since your device’s last boot-up.

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SD Card shows the capacity of current inserted SD card.

This function is not available now.

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Connection shows Ethernet network connection status.

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IP Address shows Ethernet IP Address. You can manually change it in the

System > Network tab with administrative rights.

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Send shows the current Ethernet transmission speed.

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Receive shows the current Ethernet receive speed.

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Checking Ethernet over USB Status

Checking Source Status

Settings of decoded video stream refers to the Source tab.

Connection shows Ethernet over USB connection status.

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IP Address shows Ethernet over USB IP Address.

By default, it is http://192.168.66.1. You can manually change it in the

System > Network tab, with administrative rights.

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Send shows current Ethernet over USB send speed.

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Receive shows current Ethernet over USB receive speed.

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General shows video source information.

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Type shows the decoding stream type which is specified in the Source

tab.

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Connection shows whether a stream data is received by your decoder.

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Tally shows the decoded stream "on-air" status.

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Preview shows whether the decoded source stream is being previewed.

If yes, it shows On and is green, otherwise, it is Off and grey.

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Program shows whether the decoded source stream is being

programmed. If yes, it shows On and is red, otherwise, it is Off and grey.

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QoS shows the number of frames dropped in the previous second.

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Video drop samples shows dropped video samples in the previous

second.

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Audio drop samples shows dropped audio samples in the previous

second.

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Decoding shows the decoding speed in the previous second.

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Video shows the video bitrate for the previous second.

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Audio shows the audio bitrate for the previous second.

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Video shows the decoded video information.

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Resolution shows the decoded video resolution.

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Field rate shows the decoded video field rate.

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Audio Shows audio information.

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Sampling shows the sampling rate and bit depth of the audio source.

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Channels shows the total number of source audio channels.

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Jitter Shows the time difference between the estimated and actual arrival

time of a frame of source image.

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Video shows the video time difference.

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Audio shows the audio time difference.

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Checking VIDEO STATUS

Signal

Click and enter the Signal tab to check the input signal information detected by the device.

Codec shows the video encoding format.

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Resolution shows the chosen stream pixel resolution & frame rate.

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Color depth shows the chosen stream color depth, in bits.

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Sampling shows the chosen stream color sampling format.

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Aspect ratio shows the chosen stream aspect ratio.

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Color format shows the chosen stream color encoding format.

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Frame struct shows the chosen stream frame type, it is always 2D.

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Quantization range shows the quantization range, e.g. Full or Limited.

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Saturation range shows the saturation range, e.g. Full or Limited.

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Checking AUDIO STATUS

Codec shows the audio encoding format.

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Sampling shows the audio sampling rate and bit depth of the chosen

stream.

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Channels shows the number of audio channels of the chosen stream.

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Setting OSD Format

Choose the overlay layers on the output.

Video

Click and enter Video tab to modify the video format according to your needs. By clicking Reset to Default in the bottom right corner of the page, you can cancel

your modified settings.

Show source name & resolution

Turn on the switch to show current decoded stream name at the top of the

output display. By default, it is off.

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Show tally indicators

Turn on the switch to show the "on-air" status of selected stream at the top

field of the output. If being previewed, it is

PREVIEWPREVIEW

; if being on-air, it is

PROGRAMPROGRAM

. The indicators locate beside the source name & resolution;

otherwise, there is nothing displayed. By default, it is off.

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Ident mode

Choose to show/hide the device name or ident text that overlays the output.

It is used to separate multiple decoders from each other when they are

working together. By default, it is Hide.

The device name can be modified in the System tab with administrative

rights. The steps refer to Setting Device Name.

Ident text can be edited in the Ident text option.

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Ident text

Custom digital label overlaid on the output. By default, it is null. The text will

be overlaid on the output when the Ident mode is set to Show ident text.

The label text ranges from 1 to 32 characters which contains A to Z, a to z, 0

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to 9, and special characters including spaces, dash(_), minus(-) and plus(+)

sign.

Show audio meter

Check the box to show the volume bar on the left side of presentation

screen. By default, it is overlaid on the output.

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Audio meter scale

Choose the scale for the measurement of the volume.

If CONVERT MODE in the Audio tab is EBU: 0dBu (NDI) = -18dBFS (HDMI),

options are Hide, Show dBu scale, Show post gain dBu scale, and Show

post gain dBFS scale. If audio gain is set, the Show post gain dBu scale,

and Show post gain dBFS scale will show the gain effect. By default, it is

Hide.

If CONVERT MODE in the Audio tab is SMPTE: +4dBu (NDI) = -20dBFS

(HDMI), options are Hide, Show dBVU scale, Show post gain dBVU scale,

and Show post gain dBFS scale. If audio gain is set, the Show post gain

dBVU scale, and Show post gain dBFS scale will show the gain effect. By

default, it is Hide.

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Show center cross

Turn on the switch to overlay the center cross on the output screen which

determines the center position of the entire image, helps with interlaced

scans check and static convergence.

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Safe area

It ensures that the most important parts of the picture are seen by the

majority presentation device. Choose from None, Show 80% center view

area, Show 4:3 aspect ratio area, and Show square aspect ratio area. By

default, it is None.

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Setting PROCESS Format

By clicking Reset to Default in the bottom right corner of the page, you can

cancel all settings.

Horizontal flip

Turn on the switch to set a mirror effect of the video, making sure the

viewer see the image in the right direction. By default, it is off.

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Vertical flip

Turn on the switch to reverse the active image vertically, making sure the

viewer see the image in the right direction. By default, it is off.

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Deinterlace mode

Convert interlaced source video into a progressive one using Weave or Bob

method.

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Weave takes pairs of fields and puts them together (every other line) to

one frame. The result is the same as no deinterlacing. This mode is used

when users want to capture the original video.

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Bob blends the top and bottom & field together. By default, this is used.

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AR convert

Set the method to convert the aspect ratio of the decoded video.

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Letterbox/Pillarbox indicates to adapt the display size of the

presentation screen by filling with black borders to keep the aspect ratio

of the source image. Letterbox features to fill in black bars at the top and

bottom while pillarbox filling in left and right. By default, this is used.

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Full Screen indicates to stretch the video image to fill the presentation

screen.

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Zoom/Crop indicates to use the screen aspect ratio as the decoded

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Setting SOURCE Format
Setting RESOLUTION

The decoder will list all selections of resolution, frame rate and aspect ratio

according to the capability of the connected presentation device in the

RESOLUTION section. Options varies according to the presentation appliances.

Specify the resolution to meet your needs, or else the default mode is

recommended.

video aspect ratio by stretch or compression.

Color encoding

Set the color space to BT.601 or BT.709. When it is set to Auto, the color

space will be BT.601 for SD and BT.709 for HD according to the source.

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Display during source switching

Set the image to either Black screen or Keep last picture of the previous

video when the source is changed.

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Audio

Click and enter the Audio tab to set the output.

CONVERT MODE

Two ways are provided for audio values conversion between source and

output signal: EBU: 0dBu (NDI) = -18dBFS (HDMI), SMPTE: +4dBu (NDI)

= -20dBFS (HDMI). By default, it is SMPTE: +4dBu (NDI) = -20dBFS (HDMI).

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GAIN

Adjust the gain from -100.00dB to 20.00dB as needed. Or you can select

+20 dB, +10 dB, EBU (+6 dB), SMPTE (+0dB) or Mute (-inf dB) from the

Quick gain set. By default, it is 0.

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SAMPLE RATE

Choose the proper sample rate for your work, including Follow input,

32000Hz, 44100Hz, 48000Hz, 88200Hz, 96000Hz. By default, it is Follow

input.

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CHANNEL COUNT

Choose the proper audio channels for your work, including Follow input, 2

Channels, 4 Channels, 8 Channels. Then you can set the mapping

relationship between the output and source channels. By default, it is Follow

input.

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CHANNEL MAP

Map the audio channels between the output and source channels when the

CHANNEL COUNT is not Follow input.

When the CHANNEL COUNT is set to 2 Channels, select audio channels

mapping for Channel 1/2.

When the CHANNEL COUNT is set to 4 Channels, select audio channels

mapping for Channel 1/2 & 3/4.

When the CHANNEL COUNT is set to 8 Channels, select audio channels

mapping for Channel 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8.

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EDID

EDID shows the EDID of the presentation device connected via output port.

Export: Click and set the file name to export the current EDID as a .bin file.

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Setting SOURCE PRESETS

SOURCE PRESETS shows saved stream sources adding manually or from the

NDI SOURCES. By default, it is None, which means not to decode.

Notes

Source

Not only NDI stream, but also RTMP, RTSP, SRT, HTTP, UDP and RTP streams are supported to be processed by Pro Convert decoder. Click and enter the Source

tab to do the settings.

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Click Edit to modify the parameters of the stream.

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Click Delete to remove the source from the list.

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Click Select to decode current source stream.

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Click Add to select streams of NDI, RTSP, HTTP, RTMP Pull/Push and TS

over UDP/SRT/RTP to join to the list.

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Click Clear to delete all presets. Please be cautious of this operation.

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The name of each stream should be unique.

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Either name or URL is required when adding a new NDI source.

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NDI source, which can not be auto-detected but can be pinged by the

decoder, can be added to preset list.

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When adding RTMP Push stream to the decoder, the port number specified

by the sender should be 1935 or be omitted, and the key of sender and

receiver should be identical.

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If the source TS OVER SRT stream has a password, Encrypted and

Passphrase is required when being added to decoding list. The decoder can

be either a caller or a listener.

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Setting NDI SOURCES

NDI sources auto-detected by the decoder are list here. The sources, which

are in the specified group and be able to pinged, are included, if Discovery

Server is enabled in the NDI OPTIONS section.

If low latency is required, you can reduce the Buffer duration. Otherwise, the

default value 60 ms is recommended.

Click Apply after modification.

You can click Reset to reset the buffer to default value.

For NDI source, the buffer duration ranges from 20 to 120 ms, while the

non-NDI type of source ranges from 20 to 800 ms.

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Click Save as preset to add current stream to SOURCE PRESETS list.

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Click Select to start decoding current stream.

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Buffer duration ranges from 20 to 120ms. We recommend that you set the

value greater than the Jitter in the Dashboard tab.

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Setting NDI OPTIONS

Note that you need to click Apply at the bottom-right corner of the NDI

OPTIONS to save changes.

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Discovery Server

Turn on the switch for the decoder to auto-detect a source sender in

different network segment but be able to pinged. And the Server IP should

be the IP address of the server running discovery server software. By default,

it is off.

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Group name

Specify the Group name which the source belongs to. It is non case-

sensitive, and should contain A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9 and special characters like

_-. The group name entry can contain comma-separated values, allowing

your decoder to receive all the groups listed here. By default, it is public.

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Low bandwidth

Turn on the switch for decoding NDI stream when the network bandwidth

is too low to have a smooth video. Generally, if the resolution is higher than

2048 x 1080, it will be reduced to a quarter of the original resolution;

otherwise it will be reduced to half of the original value. Meanwhile, the

frame rate will drop to about 15 FPS. By default, it is off.

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Creating/Removing General Users

After signing in with default admin account, you may need to add general

users to give them permissions to do basic operations, like monitoring the

device, or setting some of the parameters.

System

With administrative rights, you can access the System tab to control more functions, such as:

Otherwise, the System tab is invisible when you log in as a general user.

Creating or removing general user accounts for accessing the decoder

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Changing passwords for all users of the decoder

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Changing the decoder's name

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Network settings for joining a specific LAN

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Updating firmware for the latest features and improvements

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Exporting reports and logs to get technical support

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Rebooting or resetting the decoder to fix problems

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Access the Web UI, and sign in as administrator.Step 1

Click and enter the System > User admin tab.Step 2

Click Add New User.Step 3

Type in the user name, password, and confirm your password.Step 4

The username is a string of 3 to 12 characters, which contains the

letters A-Z, a-z, numbers 0-9 and underscore.

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The password is a string of 1 to 32 characters, which contains the

letters A-Z, a-z, numbers 0-9 and special characters _-

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decoders support the addition of up to 15 general users.

~!@#$%^&*-+=.

Click OK.Step 5

Repeat Step 3 to 5 to add multiple users.Step 6

To delete a user, move the cursor to the user name you want to

delete, then click the delete button "X" appeared at the top-right

corner.

Step 7

Confirm the deletion when prompted.Step 8

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Setting Password

After login, You can either set up a password in the user account drop-list, or in

the System tab (with administrative rights).

Solution 1: Setting in via the user account drop-list

The password is a string of 1 to 32 characters, which contains letters
A-Z, a-z, numbers 0-9 and special characters _~!@#$%^&*-+=.

Solution 2: Setting in the System tab

The password is a string of 1 to 32 characters, which contains letters

A-Z, a-z, numbers 0-9 and special characters _~!@#$%^&*-+=.

Access the Web UI, and sign in with your username and password.Step 1

Click the drop-list icon beside the logged-in username, and click

Change password.

Step 2

In the prompt window, type in your old password, the new

password, and confirm your new password.

Step 3

Click OK.Step 4

Access the Web UI and sign in from the administrator account, then

you can change any user's password.

Step 1

Click and enter the System tab.Step 2

Move the cursor to the specific user name, then click Set password.Step 3

In the prompt window, type in and confirm your password.Step 4

Click OK.Step 5

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Setting Device Name

To change device name in the System tab requires administrative rights.

By default, the device name is the same as the product model name.

The device name is a string of 1 to 30 non-case sensitive characters,

containing letters a to z, A to Z, 0-9, spaces and special characters

like _-+.

Network Settings

To change network connections in the System tab requires administrative

rights. You can change the device name while setting network parameters.

By default, the Pro Convert unit automatically detects any connected network.

You can set a static IP Address if the device failed to auto-configure using

DHCP. If multiple devices are connected using Ethernet over USB, change the

RNDIS IP address according to your own arrangement.

Setting Ethernet IP Address

Access the Web UI, and sign in as administrator.Step 1

Click and enter the System tab, then select Network.Step 2

Enter a new Device name.Step 3

Click Apply to save changes, and confirm with Yes when prompted.Step 4

Access the Web UI, and sign in as administrator.Step 1

Click and enter the System tab, then select Network.Step 2

Turn on Set IP Address Manually, then enter a new IP address,

Subnet mask, Gateway, and DNS server.

Step 3

Click Apply to save changes.Step 4

When the prompt appears, click Yes.Step 5

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Setting Ethernet over USB IP Address

RNDIS (Microsoft's widely used Ethernet over USB protocol)/ECM (Ethernet

Control Model) provides a virtual Ethernet link for the decoder to connect to a

computer operating system.
Note:

Type the manually assigned IP address in your web browser to

access the Web UI, verifying if the network settings work.

Step 6

It is not recommended that you modify this IP address unless there is a

conflict on your LAN.

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Do not connect more than one decoder simultaneously to one system when

using Ethernet over USB.

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Access the Web UI and sign in as administrator.Step 1

Click and enter the System tab, then select Network.Step 2

Enter a new IP address for Ethernet over USB.Step 3

Click Apply to save changes, then click Yes when prompted.Step 4

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Figure1. Click to update

Figure2. Click update

Figure3. Click Reboot

Updating the Firmware

To update the firmware via the System tab requires administrative rights.

Note: Currently online update is not supported.

You can download the Pro Convert firmware package from the

Downloads section of the Magewell website:

http://www.magewell.com/downloads/pro-convert.

The device will automatically verify the update file.

The unit will upload the file after the file verification is passed.

DO NOT shut down or reboot the device when updating firmware.

The changes take effect after you reboot the device.

The Firmware version should have changed to show the number of

the new update.

Access the Web UI, and sign in as administrator.Step 1

Click and enter the System tab, then select Firmware.Step 2

Click on click to update to select the .mwf firmware update file from

your local storage, or just drag and drop the file from your

computer into the upload zone.

Step 3

Click Open to upload the updates package.Step 4

In the Manual Update window, click Update.Step 5

Click Reboot to complete the update.Step 6

Log in to your unit's Web UI and check the current Firmware

version in the Dashboard tab.

Step 7

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Exporting Reports and Logs

You can export reports and logs from your decoder when you want to get help

from the Magewell Support team. These files will help our support engineers

get a better understanding of your device status and other related equipment

like the source device. These operations require administrative rights.

Exporting Reports

Access the Web UI and sign in as administrator.Step 1

Click and enter the System tab, then select Report.Step 2

Click Export... to generate a .html file.Step 3

When the prompt appears, click Export.Step 4

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Clearing/Exporting All Logs

By default, all logs are displayed in the table. Log entries can be
categorized as "error", "warning", and "information".

When prompted in the window, click Export.

When prompted in the window, click Yes.

Access the Web UI and sign in as administrator.Step 1

Click and enter the System tab, then select Log.Step 2

(Optional) Filter current logs.Step 3

Total shows the total number of filtered events.

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All: Check to show all logs.

The device can store up to 1000 local log entries. After 1000

entries have been recorded, the oldest entry will be deleted

before a new one can be added.

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Information: Check to show information logs - which record user

actions or significant system events, e.g. login and signal locked.

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Warning: Check to show warning logs - which mean something

has not worked as it should. e.g. Ethernet is disconnected or

signal is unlocked.

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Error: Check to show error logs - which mean some serious error

has happened.

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(Optional) Click Export... to get a .html file of all logs.Step 4

(Optional) Click Clear to delete all logs.Step 5

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Rebooting/Resetting Pro Convert

Rebooting/resetting your Pro Convert when problems are encountered.

Rebooting Pro Convert

Figure1. Connections Figure2. Reset all settings

Resetting All Settings

The default address is http://192.168.66.1. Please do not change it

unless there is a conflict in your network.

The reset process may take a few minutes.

Rebooting your device will not lose any of your configuration settings.

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Access the Web UI and sign in as administrator.Step 1

Click the drop-list icon behind your username at the top-right of

the Web UI and select Reboot.

Step 2

When prompted in the window, click Reboot.Step 3

Warning: Resetting your device will lose all your configuration data.

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Connect the device and your computer with the USB cable.Step 1

Launch your web browser and type in the Ethernet over USB address

to access the Web UI SIGN IN page.

Step 2

Click Reset all settings at the top right corner of the SIGN IN page.Step 3

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How to supply power to the Pro Convert

There are 2 ways to power your decoder as shown in the left figure:

1. Via USB: Plug in the supplied 5V power adapter via the USB cable to

supply power.

2. Via PoE: Plug in an Ethernet cable connected to a PoE switch or a PoE

adapter for power and Ethernet connection.

Note:

Which version of NDI SDK is compatible with Pro Convert?

Pro Convert is compatible with NewTek NDI SDK from 3.5 to 4.0 version for

now.

How long it takes for one frame to be received until it is displayed?

After testing, in a Gigabit Ethernet network, if using Philips 328M monitor as the

presentation device, the minimum delay of converting 1080P60 signal is about

50 ms when the buffer duration is 20 ms.

FAQ

Pro Convert devices require a 5V DC source with a current rating of no less

than 2.1A.

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We recommend that you use only the included Magewell accessories.

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If any included accessory is lost or broken, please contact your Magewell

authorized local resellers for help.

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How to configure Pro Convert via Web UI

Pro Convert allows you to set up and control via a web-based user interface as

either an administrator or a general user.

You can get access to the Web UI using Windows File Explorer, through your

web browser over a USB connection, or with menu Options.

Make sure that at least one of the following web browsers is installed in your

system.

Figure1. Connections

1. Using Windows File Explorer

This method is available for Windows7/8/8.1/10 users.

Google Chrome version 49 and above

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 11

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Microsoft Edge

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Mozilla Firefox version 61 and above

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Apple Safari 11.1 and above

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Opera 55.0.2994.44 and above

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Connect your decoder via Ethernet and power it up. Connect a

presentation device.

Step 1

Open a File Explorer window in one of the following ways.Step 2

Click on the Start button and find File Explorer in the Start

menu.

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Press the Windows logo key + E.

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Select the folder icon on the taskbar.

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Select the Network view at the bottom of the list of items on the leftStep 3

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2. Using Ethernet over USB

The default admin account (case-sensitive) is Admin, Admin.

side of the File Explorer.

Turn on the network discovery function if prompted.Step 4

Find your Pro Convert device in the Other Device section, where it

will be shown as "Pro Convert + #board index + (serial number)".

Step 5

The serial number (marked on your device) will be in a form like

"B410180706006".

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The board index (the rotary switch number on your device) is

shown like "04" or "#04".

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Double click the decoder icon to open the Web UI of the device in

your web browser.

Step 6

Connect the Pro Convert device to your computer using the USB

cable.

Step 1

Launch your web browser, and type in USB RNDIS address to access

the Web UI. The default address is http://192.168.66.1.

Step 2

Enter your account and password in the SIGN IN page, and

configure the device after you login successfully.

Step 3

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Figure1. Select System in Options menu

Figure2. Check the WebGUI

Solution 3: using the on-screen menu Options

Connect your decoder via Ethernet, power it up and connect a

presentation device as shown in the Figure1. Connections.

Step 1

Press the on-device MENU button, click the mouse or the

keyboard(if connected), to display the Options overlaid on the

output.

Step 2

Go to the System option and check for the device WebGUI URL or

scan the WebGUI QR to open the web UI in your web browser within

the same LAN with your decoder.

Step 3

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How to change device name

Pro Convert allows you to set up and control via a web-based user interface as

either an administrator or a general user. Changing the device name requires

administrator rights.

The device name is a string of 1 to 30 non-case sensitive characters,

containing letters a to z, A to Z, 0-9, spaces and special characters

like _-+.

It may take a few minutes for your settings to take effect.

Access the Web UI, and sign in as administrator.Step 1

Click and enter the System > Network tab.Step 2

Change the Device name.Step 3

Click Apply to save your changes, and then click Yes when

prompted.

Step 4

Click and enter the Dashboard tab in the Web UI to check the

Device name. The values should be the same as your settings.

Step 5

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How to reset a Pro Convert device

The default address is http://192.168.66.1. Please do not change it

unless there is a conflict on your network.

The reset process may take a few minutes.

Warning: Resetting your device will lose all your configuration data.

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Connect your decoder to your computer.Step 1

Launch your web browser, and type in the USB RNDIS address to

access the Web UI SIGN IN page.

Step 2

Click Reset all settings at the top right corner of the SIGN IN page.Step 3

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Figure1. Click to update

Figure2. Click update

Figure3. Click Reboot

How to manually update the firmware for Pro Convert

You can update firmware via the Web UI with administrative rights.

You can download the Pro Convert firmware package from the

Downloads section of the Magewell website:

http://www.magewell.com/downloads/pro-convert.

The device will automatically verify the update file.

The unit will upload the file after the file verification is passed.

The device will verify the update file and automatically upload it if

the verification is successful.

The reboot process may take a few minutes.

The Firmware version should now show the number of the new

update.

Access the Web UI and sign in as administrator.Step 1

Click and enter the System tab, then select Firmware.Step 2

Click on click to update.Step 3

Select the .mwf firmware update file from your local storage.Step 4

Click Open to upload the updates package.Step 5

In the Manual Update window, click Update.Step 6

After loading successfully, click Reboot to complete the update.Step 7

Login to the Web UI again and check the current Firmware version

number in the Dashboard tab.

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What to do if you forgot the password

If you are a general user, ask your administrator to set a new password for you.

If you are the administrator, you need to reset all settings back to default

values, then set a new admin password.

1. To reset a general user's password.

The password is a string of 1 to 32 case-sensitive characters, which
contains A-Z, a-z, 0-9 and special characters _-~!@#$%^&*-+=.

Figure1. connections Figure2. Reset all settings

2. To set a new admin password.

The default IP address of USB RNDIS is http://192.168.66.1. Please

do not modify it unless there is a conflict on your network.

The reset process may take a few minutes, and all configuration data

will be lost – not just the passwords.

Access the Web UI, and sign in as administrator.Step 1

Click and enter the System tab.Step 2

Click the Set password link which appears when your mouse hovers

over the user name.

Step 3

Type in new password and confirm the new password as prompted

in the window.

Step 4

Click OK.Step 5

Connect the device to a computer with the USB cable.Step 1

Type in the USB RNDIS address to your web browser.Step 2

Click Reset all settings at the top-right corner of the SIGN IN page.Step 3

Sign in to the Web UI via the default admin account (case-sensitive):

Admin, Admin.

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The password is a string of 1 to 32 case-sensitive characters, which
contains letters A-Z, a-z, numbers 0-9 and special characters _­~!@#$%^&*-+=.

Click and enter the System tab.Step 5

Click the Set password link which appears when your mouse hovers

over the user name.

Step 6

Type in new password, and confirm the new password as prompted

in the window.

Step 7

Click OK.Step 8

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Figure1. USB RNDIS connections

Figure2. Windows

How to retrieve your USB RNDIS IP Address

Connect the device and your computer with a USB cable as shown

in Solution 2: using USB RNDIS .

Step 1

Take the following steps according to your operating system.Step 2

For Windows users

1. Type cmd in the search bar to start the command

interpreter.

2. Type in ipconfig, and find an IPv4 address of the form

192.168.xxx.2, as shown in Figure1. Windows.

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For Linux users

1. Launch the terminal.

2. Type in ifconfig -a, and find an IPv4 address of the form

192.168.xxx.2, as shown in Figure2. Linux.

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For Mac users

1. Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock or choose

Apple menu > System Preferences.

2. Choose Network > Pro Convert, and check the IP Address,

as shown in Figure3. Mac.

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If 192.168.xxx.2 is taken, the IP address would automatically

change to another value within the ranges of 192.168.xxx.2

to 192.168.xxx.254.

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Type in 192.168.xxx.1 in your web browser to access the Web UI.Step 3

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Figure3. Linux

Figure4. Mac

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Support

Get the Latest Information

If you have any problems using Magewell products or need more technical information, please visit the following channels.

Technical Support

Contact the Magewell Technical Support Team at [e-mail].

Tutorial video: http://www.magewell.com/tv

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YouTube channel: Magewell Video Capture Device

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Knowledge base: http://www.magewell.com/kb/pro-convert

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Official website: http://www.magewell.com/pro-convert

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Warranty

Limited Warranty

Except otherwise set between you and Magewell in advance in a written form, the free limited warranty service starts from the date on your proof of purchase. The

proof can be: sales contract, formal sales receipt, invoice or delivery note. The earliest date of these proofs is the starting date of the free limited warranty.

The period of free limited warranty goes as below:

How to get the limited warranty

1. Please contact the Magewell support team by email ([e-mail]) first, to determine whether your problem can only be solved by returning it to

Magewell for repair. Magewell might ask you to take photos of the front and back of the defective products.

2. Magewell will issue an RMA letter to you if it is confirmed that you need to return the faulty product for further examination or repair. Please fill in the RMA with

necessary information as required.

If it is regular repair, you will be responsible for the shipping cost, duties and insurance cost (if applicable); if the product is DOA, Magewell will be responsible for

the shipping cost.

3. If some components need to be replaced, Magewell will decide to repair, renovate or replace the components by itself. Magewell may use new or repaired

component to repair the product. The repaired product can be expected to work normally and the performance to remain the same. Repaired products can

work in a good working condition and at least function the same as the original unit. The original replaced component will become the property of Magewell

and components which are replaced for the client will become his/her property.

4. If the product is within warranty, Magewell will repair or replace the faulty units at its own discretion. In circumstances where the faulty unit is replaced by another

one, Magewell may use new, repaired or renovated units. The faulty unit will then become the property of Magewell while the replacement unit will become the

property of the purchaser.

5. If the warranty expires, Magewell will inform the purchaser whether the products can be repaired and the maintenance costs they need to pay. If purchasers

Pro Convert Family: two (2) years;

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The USB cable and power adapter provided as accessories: one (1) year;

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decide to repair, Magewell will repair, renovate, or replace the components after receiving the maintenance costs. If purchasers give up repairing, Magewell will

dispose of the faulty unit if the purchaser chooses that option.

6. The repaired or replaced product assumes 1) the remaining term of the Warranty of the replaced unit or faulty unit; 2) ninety (90) days from the date of

replacement or repair, whichever provides longer coverage for you. The extended warranty is only valid for repaired/replaced components.

7. The period of service depends on the client’s location (country and area) and the product.

To view the complete warranty policy, please visit www.magewell.com/quality-assurance.

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Notice

Copyright © 2019 Nanjing Magewell Electronics Co., Ltd.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or

other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and

certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

Trademarks

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Windows, DirectShow and

DirectSound are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. OS X and macOS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. NDI is

trademark or registered trademark of NewTek Inc. Other trademarks and company names mentioned are the properties of their respective owners.

About this Document

This document is for reference only. Please refer to the actual product for more details.

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The user shall undertake any losses resulting from violation of guidance in the document.

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In case that PDF document cannot be opened, please upgrade the reading tool to the latest version or use other mainstream reading tools.

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This company reserves rights to revise any information in the document anytime; and the revised contents will be added to the new version without prior

announcement. Some functions of the products may be slightly different before and after revision.

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The document may include technically inaccurate contents, inconsistencies with product functions and operations, or misprint. Final explanations of the company

shall prevail.

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The only warranties for Magewell products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein

should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Magewell shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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Glossary and Abbreviations

Board Index

Board Index indicates the rotary switch number located in the Pro Convert. It helps users to mark and identify multiple devices

ECM

Ethernet Control Model (ECM) provides a virtual Ethernet link for mac users used on top of USB.

EDID

Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is a metadata format for display devices to describe their capabilities to a video source.

NDI

NDI (Network Device Interface) is a standard developed by NewTek to transport video, audio & metadata over a local Ethernet network. Visit

https://www.newtek.com/ndi/ for more information.

PoE

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Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a networking feature defined by the IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards. PoE allows a single cable to provide both

data connection and electric power to attached devices.

QoS

Quality of service (QoS) is the description or measurement of the overall performance of a service. To quantitatively measure quality of service, sev

eral related aspects of the network service are often considered, such as packet loss, etc.

RNDIS

Remote Network Driver Interface Specification (RNDIS) is a Microsoft proprietary protocol used on top of USB. It provides a virtual Ethernet link to

operating systems.

Tally

Tally lights comprise one or more signal-lamps on a professional video camera or monitor, to show when the device is on-air. A preview tally signal

is typically green, while a program one is usually shown using the colour red.

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