Amperes iPX Series User manual

Thank you for choosing another quality product from Amperes Electronics.
Amperes iPX Series of IP equipment provides multiple advantages over conventional systems in term of cabling
infrastructure and future expansions. With continuous development of more IP products in the pipeline, the
possibilities of more applications based on IP shall be beyond imagination.
With iPX modules, existing conventional system can be converted into IP without much changes, thus reducing the
cost of upgrading. With our policy of understanding the needs of the market, we offer some simple tools with
powerful functions to achieve the needs. A simple graphical illustration and basic engineering knowledge shall be
sufficient to apply these products into your installation, making it a system of countless limitations.
iPX5300 is used to received music files from music server or via PC with PMX Music Server Interface and provide a
balanced audio output. This dedicated music client shall be placed in satellite buildings of a system to receive central-
ized BGM. Among applications shall be university complexes, multiple buildings or factories.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iPX5300
Ethernet Music Client
VER 2 / 2020
iPX 5300
ETHERNET MUSIC CLIENT
EHTERNET ADDRESS
ETHERNET
RESET
BALANCED LINE
OUTPUT
amperes

Parts Identification
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1. AUDIO OUTPUT
Balanced line output via XLR jack.
2. RESET BUTTON
Button for resetting the unit to factory default. Use only when required as setting done previously would be lost.
3. ETHERNET PORT
Ethernet Port accept cables with RJ45 connectors.
4. POWER PORT
24V power supply.
5. INDICATOR LEDS
POWER - This blue LED shall lit when iPX5300 is powered ON.
SERVER - This green LED shall lit when iPX5300 successfully establish a connection with Music Server (iPX5200).
STATUS - Blink whenever there is a network activity ongoing.
STREAMING - Blink whenever iPX5200 receive streaming audio from Music Server.
iPX 5300
ETHERNET MUSIC CLIENT
ETHERNET ADDRESS
ETHERNET
RESET
BALANCED LINE
OUTPUT
amperes
2
3
4
Front View Rear View
Schematic Diagram
Network Switch
To Mixer Input
LOCATION 1
To Mixer Input
LOCATION 2
PMX with music
server interface
or
Audio
Audio
iPX5200 Music Server
Fiber optic connectivity is possible for distance above 100m
iPX5300 Music Client
iPX5300 Music Client
Analogue Audio Source
(CD / Tuner / aux)
iPX 5300
ETHERNET MUSIC CLIENT
ETHERNETADDRESS
ETHERNET
RESET
BALANCEDLINE
OUTPUT
amperes
iPX 5300
ETHERNET MUSIC CLIENT
ETHERNETADDRESS
ETHERNET
RESET
BALANCEDLINE
OUTPUT
amperes
IPX 5200 amperes
UP
PRE
DOWN
SOURCE NEXT
STREAMING 1 2 345 6 78
MUSICCLIENT GROUP
ETHERNET MUSIC SERVER
POW
START/ STOP
The illustration on the left shows Music
Client ( iPX5300 ) can be used alongside
with a PC running PMX.
PMX is a software featured with music
playing & paging capability. These audio
can be fed into iPX5300 via IP network
and have them broadcasted from main
rack.
iPX5200 Music Server is another IP
based audio source that can be worked
with iPX5300. iPX5200 accept analog
audio from CD / Tuner and have these
audio sent to iPX5300 which placed at
remote buildings via network.
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iPX5300 ETHERNET MUSIC CLIENT Page 3
Connecting to iPX5300
microSD
ON/OFF
IPX 5200
ETHERNET MUSIC SERVER
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AMPERES ELECTRONICS
RESET
+ -
DC 24V
100mA
LEFT
RIGHT
ETHERNET ADDRESS :
SERIAL NO :
ETHERNET
24V DC Power
Supply (Amperes
PS9400) 0.5A
Mini SD
Card
Unbalanced stereo input (RCA jack)
CD Player
AM / FM Tuner
MP3 Player
iPX5200
Back View
PC Audio Source
CAT5e
Network Switch
Fiber Optic
Convertor
.................
iPX 5300
ETHERNET MUSIC CLIENT
ETHERNET ADDRESS
ETHERNET
RESET
BALANCED LINE
OUTPUT
amperes
iPX5300
Single mode /
Multimode
~
~
Fiber Optic
Convertor
iPX 5300
ETHERNET MUSIC CLIENT
ETHERNET ADDRESS
ETHERNET
RESET
BALANCED LINE
OUTPUT
amperes
iPX5300
Audio Output to Local
PA System / Mixer amp.
Remote
Location via
Fiber Optic
BASS
CH2 CH3 CH4 CH6CH5
TREBLE
MASTER
O
I
CH1
Speaker
24V DC
Line Audio Output
(Balanced)
MA2024
Mixer Amp
CAT5e
24V DC
CAT5e

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Device Setup Via Browser
iPX5300 shall require some simple setups, kindly follow the step by step instructions as listed below. The unit shall be connected
to LAN network together with iPX5200 IP Server / PMX II to form a complete system. The default IP address is 192.168.0.100.
Login page shall appear and the default User ID and Password are both “admin”.
Info / Main Page
Info: Provide firmware version, network ports, IP address and
connection status with Music Server. This shall be the first page once
you enter the iPX5300 web page.
Network Configuration: For configuration of IP address and its
related ports.
System Configuration: For Application Settings such as volume
controls, User and Password setup and System’s web page and
firmware updates.
Network Configuration
Unless required, you are recommended to change the IP
address only, leaving other setting such as port number as
default. Once the address has been changed to suit the
environment, click the “Save Changes” button.
Network Settings
Application Settings
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
Data Port
192.168.0.100
Hardware Information
Firmware Version
Hardware Revision
Serial Number
Device Name
Network Information
MAC Address
IPV4 Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
Application Information
Connection Status
Server Name
Server IP
Data Port
Stream Port
Stream Mode
Stream IP

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Device Setup Via Browser
System Configuration
Application Settings:
Music Server IP: Enter iPX5200 Music Server IP address
here. If PMX is used as the source, the Music Server IP shall
be corresponding to the PC’s IP address.
Sync With Server: If checked, whenever iPX5300 is
powered ON, the Volume, Bass and Treble levels shall follow
the levels configured in iPX5200.
Volume / Bass / Treble: Volume / Bass / Treble level
can be adjusted here.
Group: Group refer to default clients that are able to receive
streaming audio from a iPX5200 each time the iPX5200 is
reset or turned on.
Example:
On an iPX5200, enable Group 1 & 2;
On an iPX5300, Group 1 is checked,
then whenever the iPX5200 is turned on, the iPX5300 will be
able to play streaming music sending from the iPX5200. Any
clients that are not belongs to Group 1 or 2 will not play the
audio.
Device Name: A meaningful device name like “Level 1
Music Client” can be entered here. The name will be reflected
in iPX5300 Info page.
Authentication: You can alter the user name and pass-
word to avoid unnecessary access to the system.
Firmware Update: Firmware is stored in the unit’s
memory. Should there be any updates available, use this
section to perform system upgrades accordingly. Refer to next
page (page 6).
Application Settings
Volume
Bass
Treble
Group
Device Name
Connection Mode
Music Server IP
Sync With Server
Web Page Theme
Authentication
New User Name
Old Password
New Password
Confirm Password
Firmware Update
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