AMX MAX-CSD 10 User manual

Operation/Reference Guide
MAX by AMX
MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10
MAX Video Encoder & Video Decoder
Last Revised: 6/19/2007

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
MAX-CSE Video Encoder ....................................................................................1
Overview .................................................................................................................. 1
MAX-CSE Product Specifications .............................................................................. 2
MAX-CSD10 Video Decoder ...............................................................................5
Overview .................................................................................................................. 5
MAX-CSD10 Product Specifications.......................................................................... 5
MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 Installation ..............................................................9
MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 Connections and Wiring................................................ 9
Port Assignments and Functionality ................................................................................ 9
Wiring Guidelines - Direct Power .................................................................................... 9
Wiring length guidelines ............................................................................................... 10
Preparing captive wires................................................................................................. 10
Wiring a power connection ........................................................................................... 10
Wiring Guidelines - Indirect Power (via PoE) ................................................................. 10
PoE - Special wiring instructions ................................................................................... 11
Wiring the MAX-CSE connectors and cables ................................................................. 12
Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring .............................................................. 13
Power over Ethernet (PoE) wiring ................................................................................. 14
Ethernet LEDs ............................................................................................................... 14
DB9 Device Port: Connections and Wiring.................................................................... 14
IR/Serial Port: Connections and Wiring ......................................................................... 15
Input/Output (I/O) Port: Connections and Wiring ......................................................... 15
Wiring the MAX-CSD10 connectors and cables ...................................................... 16
Installing Into an Equipment Rack........................................................................... 17
MAX-CSE Web Interface ..................................................................................19
Overview ................................................................................................................ 19
Security Terms ........................................................................................................ 19
Default Security Configuration ............................................................................... 19
Communicating with the unit via the browser-based UI................................................ 20
Browser-based UI Application Overview ................................................................ 21
MAX-CSE User Interface Overview and Features ......................................................... 21
Administration Page ............................................................................................... 23
Changing the Program Description............................................................................... 24
Upgrading New Firmware............................................................................................. 25
Stream Profiles Page .............................................................................................. 26
Changing the Encoder Profile ....................................................................................... 31

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A/V Set up Page ..................................................................................................... 32
Changing Video and Audio Settings ............................................................................. 33
NetLinx Settings Page ............................................................................................ 33
Changing the NetLinx Master Connection .................................................................... 35
IP Settings Page...................................................................................................... 35
Changing the IP Settings............................................................................................... 36
User Page ............................................................................................................... 37
Changing User Settings ................................................................................................. 38
MAX-CSD10 Web Interface ..............................................................................39
Communicating With The Unit Via the Browser-based UI....................................... 41
Administration Page ............................................................................................... 41
Updating Firmware ....................................................................................................... 41
Stream Selector Page ............................................................................................. 42
Stream Set-up Page ................................................................................................ 43
Changing the stream configuration............................................................................... 44
Setting up an SAP stream configuration ....................................................................... 44
Setting up an RTSP stream configuration...................................................................... 44
Setting up a Manual stream configuration .................................................................... 45
Audio/Video Page................................................................................................... 46
NetLinx Page .......................................................................................................... 46
IP Settings Page...................................................................................................... 47
User Page ............................................................................................................... 48
Configuring Communication .............................................................................49
Reading the Front Panel LCD.................................................................................. 49
Configuring the MAX Communication Parameters ................................................. 50
Obtaining the unit’s initial DHCP Address..................................................................... 50
Communicating with the unit via the browser-based UI................................................ 50
Assigning a Static IP Address to the MAX-CSE via the browser-based UI..................... 51
Communicating with the Target Master via an IP ................................................... 52
Associating the MAX unit to a Target Master......................................................... 54
Associating a MAX-CSE to a Target Master .................................................................. 54
Changing the MAX’s Device Number ..................................................................... 56
Changing the MAX-CSE device number via the UI ........................................................ 56
Changing the MAX-CSE device number via Studio ....................................................... 56
Recommended NetLinx Device numbers....................................................................... 57
Using the ID button to change the MAX-CSE’s Device Value........................................ 57
Resetting a MAX-CSE or MAX-CSD10 Unit to a Factory Default State ......................... 58

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Configuration and Firmware Update ................................................................59
Before You Begin.................................................................................................... 59
MAX vs. NetLinx Master - Functional Overlap ........................................................ 59
Verifying the MAX’s current version of Firmware - via the UI ....................................... 59
Verifying the MAX’s current version of Firmware - via Studio ...................................... 60
Upgrading MAX Firmware...................................................................................... 60
Upgrading MAX-CSE Firmware - via the UI................................................................... 60
Upgrading MAX-CSD10 Firmware - via the UI .............................................................. 61
Upgrading the MAX’s Firmware - via NetLinx Studio.................................................... 61
Displaying Stream Content ...............................................................................63
Overview ................................................................................................................ 63
Requirements for Receiving Streamed Content...................................................... 63
Setting up a Modero Panel to Receive and Display a Stream................................. 64
Obtaining the IP Address of the target panel ............................................................... 64
Configuring the MAX-CSE for communication .............................................................. 65
Configuring the MAX-CSE audio/video inputs .............................................................. 67
Setting up a streaming page within TPDesign4 ............................................................ 68
Establishing the final connection between the two units .............................................. 70
Setting up a Computer to Receive and Display a Stream ....................................... 71
Obtaining the IP Address of the target computer ........................................................ 71
Configure the MAX-CSE for communication to a computer.......................................... 71
Establishing the final connection between the CSE and computer ............................... 72
NetLinx Programming ......................................................................................75
Device:Port:System (D:P:S) ..................................................................................... 75
Port Assignments.................................................................................................... 75
MAX-CSE: Streaming Commands (Port 1)............................................................... 76
MAX-CSD: Streaming Commands (Port 1) .............................................................. 83
RS-232/422/485 Send_Commands (Port 2)............................................................. 89
RS232/422/485 Ports Channels .............................................................................. 92
RS-232/422/485 Send_String Escape Sequences (Port 2)....................................... 93
IR / Serial Ports Channels........................................................................................ 94
IR/Serial Port (Port 3) Commands ........................................................................... 94
I/O Port Commands (Port 4) ................................................................................. 100
IR RX Port Channels (Port 5) ................................................................................. 100
LCD Commands (Port 6) ....................................................................................... 101

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MAX-CSE Video Encoder
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MAX-CSE Video Encoder
Overview
The MAX-CSE (Commercial Solutions Encoder) allows audio and video signals to be delivered in real-
time across any IP network for broadcast to a virtually limitless number of destinations – classrooms,
boardrooms, training facilities, retail store branches, and other commercial settings. The MAX-CSE also
provides real-time encoding of both analog audio or video content into both MPEG-2 and MPEG-4
formats for delivery across these same IP networks directly to a MAX-CSD10 Decoder, Modero VG-
Series Touch Panel, or computer (playback is enabled via a third-party streaming MPEG player).
The MAX Encoder features a rear Ethernet port which provides 10/100 Ethernet connectivity as well as
IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) functionality. This feature enables DC power to be supplied to
this device over the unused pairs of wires on the connected Ethernet cable.
The following table gives a quick overview of this unit’s features.
MAX Encoder Features
MAX-CSE (FG2178-70)
Components:
Front Panel LCD Display 
10/100 Ethernet Connectivity 
On-Board Web Server 
NetLinx Connectivity 
RS-232/485/422 (Serial) Connectivity 
IR Control 
I/O Control (2 ports) 
IR Receiver 
NTSC / PAL Compatible 
A/V Inputs:
Composite Video In 
S-Video In 
Microphone In 
Stereo Audio In 

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MAX-CSE Product Specifications
FIG. 1 shows the front and rear views of the MAX-CSE.
The following table outlines the specifications for the MAX-CSE Video Encoder.
FIG. 1 MAX-CSE Video Encoder (front and rear views)
MAX-CSE Specifications
Dimensions (HWD): 1.58" x 5.54" x 6.95" (4.01cm x 14.07cm x 17.65cm)
Power Requirements: • 500mA @ 12VDC (6W)
• Optional 12VDC power input overrides PoE when used.
• Power requirements are usage-dependent.
• Power Over Ethernet (PoE) is available.
• This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed external power supply
rated from 10 to 18 VDC, minimum 500 mA or equivalent.
Weight: • 2.02 lbs (0.92 kg)
Enclosure: • Metal with black matte finish
Certifications: • FCC Part 15, Class B, CE, and UL listed
Supported Transport Protocols: • RTP (MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Transport Stream)
• UDP (MPEG-2 Transport Stream)
Video Inputs: • Composite Video (via BNC).
• S-Video (via female S-Video connector)
Audio Inputs: • Analog Stereo RCA connectors
• Microphone (1/8” stereo)
Supported Resolutions: • NTSC (480i)
• PAL (576i)
Supported Video Codecs: • MPEG-2 (2 Mbps - 6 Mbps)
• MPEG-4 (500Kbps - 3 Mbps)
• Adjustable Bit Rate: up to 6 Mbps
Ethernet
12 VDC
(front)
(rear)
Composite IN
Ethernet Speed and
S-Video IN
IR/Serial port
Analog stereo audio
Microphone
ID button Status LED LCD Display IR Receiver
Power
Link Activity LEDs
RS232/422/485
port
Input/Output
port
(BNC)

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MAX-CSE Specifications (Cont.)
Supported Audio Codecs: • MPEG Audio Level 2 (MP2)
• MPEG Audio Level 3 (MP3)
Front Panel Components:
• ID pushbutton: Used to set the NetLinx ID (Device only) assignment and reset the unit to
factory defaults. Press and hold this button for at least 10 seconds to set
the unit back to its default settings.
• Status LED: Green LED provides an indication of both the system status and communi-
cation status with the target Master.
1 blink every 5 seconds indicates there is currently active communication
between the CSE and a target Master.
• LCD Display: Provides system information such as the currently used IP Address.
• IR Receiver: Receives 38KHz AMX IR codes.
Rear Panel Connectors:
• COMPOSITE IN: BNC connector (female) supports Composite Video Input (NTSC/PAL).
• 12VDC PWR: 2-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix (male) captive-wire connector for power from
an optional 12 VDC-compliant power supply (overrides POE).
• S-VIDEO IN: Mini-Din4 port for composite S-Video input.
• ETHERNET 10/100: RJ-45 port provides 10/100 Mbps network communication and POE. LEDs
show communication activity, connection status, speeds, and mode infor-
mation:
•SPD (speed) - Yellow LED lights On when the connection speed is 100
Mbps and turns Off when the speed is 10 Mbps.
•L/A (link/activity) - Green LED lights On when the Ethernet cables are
connected/terminated correctly, and then blinks when receiving Ethernet
data packets.
This port automatically negotiates the connection speed (10 Mbps or 100
Mbps), and whether to use half or full duplex mode.
• AUDIO R/L: • Two RCA connectors support line-level stereo input for analog stereo
signals.
• RS-232/422/485: 9-pin (DB9) port supports RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 data output including:
300, 600, 1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, 19,200, 38,400, and 115,200 Baud
rates
• 8 or 9 Data bits
• 1 or 2 Stop bits
• Even, Odd, Mark, Space, and None parity settings
• CTS and RTS handshaking
• XON/XOFF handshaking
• MIC: 1/8” mini-stereo input jack.
• IR/Serial: 2-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix (male) captive-wire connector provides
IR/Serial control output by generating IR with the use of an IR Emitter
(while in IR mode).
This port supports high-frequency carriers of up to 1.142 MHz and can
also generate IR with no carrier frequency.

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MAX-CSE Specifications (Cont.)
Rear Panel Connectors (Cont.):
• I/O: Two digital 4-channel binary I/O ports for contact closure (accepts a 4-pin
3.5mm mini-Phoenix captive-wire connector). Each input is capable of
voltage sensing. Input format is software selectable with interactive power
sensing for IR ports.
Operating / Storage
Environment:
• Operating Temperature: 0° to 45° C (32° to 113° F)
• Storage Temperature: -30º to 70º C (-22º to 158° F)
• Operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% (non-condensing)
• Operation intended for indoor use only.
Included Accessories: • 2-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix female PWR connector (41-5025)
• 4-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix female I/O connector (41-5047)
• BNC to RCA Adapter (41-1074)
• CC-NIRC IR Emitter cable
• MAX-CSE Quick Start Guide
Other AMX Equipment: • AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (FG515)
• CSB Cable Support Bracket (FG517)
• PMB Pole Mount Bracket (FG531)
• STS, Serial To Screw Terminal (FG959)
• Surface Mount Bracket Accessory (FG525)

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MAX-CSD10 Video Decoder
Overview
The MAX-CSD10 is engineered to provide real-time decoding of streamed digital video content out as
Composite and S-Video signals for distribution onto external display devices such as a television, plasma
screen, and projector, and MPEG-streaming capable devices such as AMX Modero Touch Panels.
The rear Ethernet port supports IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (POE) which enables DC power to be
supplied to this device over the unused pairs of wires on the connected Ethernet cable.
MAX-CSD10 Product Specifications
FIG. 2 shows the front and rear views of the MAX-CSD10 unit.
MAX Decoder Features
MAX-CSD10 (FG2178-72)
Components:
Front Panel LCD Display 
10/100 Ethernet Connectivity 
On-Board Web Server 
NetLinx Connectivity 
RS-232/485/422 (Serial) Connectivity 
IR Control 
I/O Control (2 ports) 
IR Receiver 
NTSC / PAL Compatible 
A/V Outputs:
Composite Video Out 
S-Video Out 
Analog Stereo Audio Out 
FIG. 2 MAX-CSD10 Video Decoder (front and rear views)
Ethernet
12 VDC
(front)
(rear)
Composite
Ethernet Speed and
S-Video OUT
IR/Serial port
Analog stereo audio
ID button Status LED LCD Display IR Receiver
Power
Link Activity LEDs RS232/422/485
port
Input/Output
port
OUT
(BNC)
LCD Display

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The following table outlines the specifications for the MAX-CSD10 Video Decoder.
MAX-CSD10 (FG2178-72) Specifications
Dimensions (HWD): 1.58" x 5.54" x 6.95" (4.01 cm x 14.07 cm x 17.65 cm)
Power Requirements: • 500mA @ 12VDC (6W)
• Power Over Ethernet (POE) is available.
• Optional 12VDC power input overrides POE when used.
• Power requirements are usage dependant.
• This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed external power supply
rated from 10 to 18 VDC, minimum 500 mA or equivalent.
Weight: 2.02 lbs (0.92 kg)
Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish
Certifications: FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and UL listed
Video Outputs: Composite Video (via BNC)
S-Video (via standard female S-Video connector)
Audio Outputs: Analog Stereo (RCA connectors - Red/White)
Supported Resolutions: • NTSC (480i)
• PAL (576i)
Supported Video Codecs: • MPEG2 (2 Mbps - 6 Mbps)
• MPEG4 (500Kbps - 3 Mbps)
Supported Audio Codecs: • MPEG Audio Level 2 (MP2)
• MPEG Audio Level 3 (MP3)
• AAC
Front Panel Components:
• ID Pushbutton: Used to both set the NetLinx ID (Device only) assignment and reset the unit
back to its factory defaults.
• Status LED: Green LED blinks to indicate both the system and communication status with
the target Master.
• LCD Display: Provides system information such as the currently used IP Address.
• IR Receiver: • Receives 38KHz AMX IR codes.
Rear Panel Connectors:
• S-VIDEO OUT: Mini-Din4 port for composite S-Video output.
• ETHERNET 10/100: Single RJ-45 port provides 10/100 Mbps network communication and POE.
LEDs show communication activity, connections, speeds, and mode informa-
tion.
• AUDIO R/L: Two RCA connectors (Red and White) support line-level stereo output for ana-
log stereo signals.
• 12VDC PWR: Single 2-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix (male) captive-wire connector from an
optional 12 VDC power supply (overrides POE).
• COMPOSITE OUT: Composite Video Output (NTSC or PAL) via a female BNC connector.
• IR/Serial: Single 2-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix (male) captive-wire connector is used for IR/
Serial control output by generating IR with the use of an IR emitter (while in IR
mode).
This port can support high-frequency carriers of up to 1.142 MHz and can also
generate IR with no carrier frequency.

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MAX-CSD10 Specifications (Cont.)
• RS-232/422/485: Single 9-pin (DB9) port supports RS-232/422/485 data output including:
• 300, 600, 1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, 19,200, 38,400, and 115,200 Baud
rates
• 7 or 8 Data bits
• 1 or 2 Stop bits
• Even, Odd, Mark, Space, and None parity settings
• CTS and RTS handshaking
• XON/XOFF handshaking
• I/O: Two digital binary Input/Output ports for contact closure (accepts a 4-pin
3.5mm mini-Phoenix (male) captive-wire connector). Each input is capable of
voltage sensing. Input format is software selectable with interactive power
sensing for IR ports.
Operating/Storage
Environment:
Operating Temperature: 0° to 45° C (32° to 113° F)
Storage Temperature: -30º to 70º C (-22º to 158° F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% (non-condensing)
Operation intended for indoor use only.
Included Accessories: 2-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix female PWR connector
4-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix female I/O connector
Audio Stereo Cable (Red/White RCA)
BNC to RCA Adapter
CC-NIRC IR Emitter cable
MAX-CSD10 Quick Start Guide
Other AMX Equipment: AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (FG515)
CSB Cable Support Bracket (FG517)
PMB Pole Mount Bracket (FG531)
STS, Serial To Screw Terminal (FG959)
Surface Mount Bracket Accessory (FG525)

MAX-CSD10 Video Decoder
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MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 Installation
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MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 Installation
MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 Connections and Wiring
Port Assignments and Functionality
The rear Port Assignments are as follows:
Wiring Guidelines - Direct Power
The MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 units require the use of either an external 12 VDC-compliant power
supply or an 802.3af-compliant device to provide DC power. Power can be fed to the unit through either
the rear 2-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix PWR connector or the rear Ethernet connector (PoE).
Use the power requirements from the Specifications table on page 2 to determine the unit’s power draw.
The MAX CSE and MAX-CSD10 are configured to be used as standalone units
running on a network capable of supporting the up to a 6Mbps data rate. It is
recommended that you set up the unit locally prior to installing it within an AC-RK
19-inch rack unit, as described on page 17.
MAX-CSE Port Assignments
Description ICSP Port #
Video Encoder 1
RS-232/422/485 (DB9) Serial Port 2
IR/Serial Port 3
I/O Port 4
IR RX Port 5
LCD Display 6
MAX-CSD10 Port Assignments
Description ICSP Port #
Video Decoder 1
RS-232/422/485 (DB9) Serial Port 2
IR/Serial Port 3
I/O Port 4
IR RX Port 5
LCD Display 6
This unit should only have one source of incoming power.
Although the unit can be connected to two separate power sources, the
12 VDC-compliant power input overrides the PoE. Refer to the Wiring Guidelines -
Indirect Power (via PoE) section on page 10 for specific PoE wiring procedures and
restrictions.

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Wiring length guidelines
Refer to the following table for the wiring length information related to the target MAX unit:
Preparing captive wires
You will need a wire stripper and flat-blade screwdriver to prepare and connect the captive wires.
1. Strip 0.25 inch (6.35mm) of insulation off all wires.
2. Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector (according to the wiring diagrams
and connector types described in this section).
3. Tighten the screws to secure the wire in the connector. Do not tighten the screws excessively, as
doing so may strip the threads and damage the connector.
Wiring a power connection
To use the 2-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix connector with a 12 VDC-compliant power supply, the incoming
PWR and GND cables from the external source must be connected to their corresponding locations on
the connector (FIG. 3).
Wiring Guidelines - Indirect Power (via PoE)
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) can be used to indirectly provide DC power to this 802.3af-compliant device
via the unused wire pairs in the UTP or STP Ethernet cable (RJ-45 pins 4, 5, 7, and 8). PoE power is
overridden if a direct power feed (via the rear 2-pin PWR connector) is detected.
Any 802.3af-compliant PoE switch (such as the NXA-ENET24 PoE) can automatically detect the MAX
device by its authenticated PoE signature and sense its required load before applying power to the PoE
Ethernet port on a target device.
MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 @ 500 mA
Wire size Maximum wiring length
18 AWG 216.76 feet (66.07 meters)
20 AWG 137.61 feet (41.94 meters)
22 AWG 88.78 feet (27.06 meters)
24 AWG 54.15 feet (16.50 meters)
Never pre-tin wires for compression-type connections.
FIG. 3 2-pin mini-Phoenix connector wiring diagram (direct power)
PWR +
GND -
To the rear of the MAX unit
Power Supply
PoE connections work with all existing Category (CAT) 3, 4, 5, 5e or 6 network
cabling (including patch cables and patch-panels, outlets, and other connecting
hardware) without requiring modification.

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PoE - Special wiring instructions
Before beginning the connection from the PoE switch to the target MAX unit, follow these instructions
carefully:
 Refer to the procedures outlined within the previous Preparing captive wires section on
page 10.
 Install a single wire into the (-) GND side of the rear green 2-pin mini-Phoenix connector
(FIG. 4).
 Connect this wire to a grounded source (FIG. 4). This GND wire provides the necessary ESD
protection to the unit. Only after this step has been completed can you continue on to the
wiring of the PoE connection.
 Pre-configure the 802.3af-compliant PoE switch (such as the NXA-ENET24 PoE) and prepare
it for power transmission to the target MAX unit. Refer to the PoE’s product documentation
for more details.
 Connect a CAT5/CAT6 Ethernet cable from the RJ-45 PoE connector on the PoE switch to the
rear RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector on the target MAX unit (FIG. 4).
When using PoE, you must FIRST ground the unit to provide ESD protection.
The length of the GND wire should not exceed 6 feet (1.83 meters).
FIG. 4 ESD grounding and PoE connection of a MAX unit
PWR +
GND -
Grounded Metal
plate or object
MAX-CSE
R
E
A
R
802.3af-compliant
PoE switch
EthernetPWR
MAX-
CS
E

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Wiring the MAX-CSE connectors and cables
The rear connectors on the MAX-CSE (FIG. 5) are used to input external multimedia signals and then
stream them to the network/web. This stream can be displayed through either a MAX-CSD10 Decoder,
VG-Series Modero Touch Panel or through a third-party player such as VLC®.
The rear-panel wiring connections are described below (from left to right):
FIG. 5 MAX-CSE connector wiring diagram
• COMPOSITE IN: Uses a BNC connector to feed a Composite video signal in from an
outside video source and then out to an external streaming media
display or device via the Ethernet port.
The BNC connector can be modified to receive signals from an RCA
connector by using the included BNC to RCA Adapter (41-1074).
This signal can also be fed from a DB15 connector by using an
optional NXA-RGBCBL (15-pin to 5X BNC) RGB Breakout cable
(FG2250-80).
Note: Although the MAX-CSE can accept either a Composite or
S-Video input signal type. If both signal types are detected, the unit (in
its default state) will use the Composite signal. This selection can be
later changed by the user via the A/V Setup UI page.
• S-VIDEO IN: Uses a female S-Video connector to feed a video signal in from an
external video source and then out to an external streaming media
display or device via the rear Ethernet port.
Note: Although the MAX-CSE can accept either a Composite or
S-Video input signal type. If both signal types are detected, the unit (in
its default state) will use the Composite signal. This selection can be
later changed by the user via the A/V Setup UI page.
•PWR 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector connects to a direct
12 VDC-compatible power supply.
MAX-CSE
Encoder
Box
F
R
O
N
T
R
E
A
R
Outbound Audio/Video/Data (RJ-45)
Ethernet - Data (RJ-45)
12 VDC power
supply
COMPOSITE IN (BNC)
IR/Serial
I/O
or
S-VIDEO IN (MiniDin4)
RS232/422/485
Right Audio Channel IN
Left Audio Channel IN
Microphone IN

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MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide
Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring
The following table lists the pinouts, signals, and pairing for the Ethernet connector.
FIG. 6 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals for the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and cable.
•ETHERNET: RJ-45 connector routes streamed Audio/Video and Data out to an
external device capable of receiving the streamed media content
(including a MAX-CSD10, VG-Series touch panel, or computer).
The Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) feature of the Ethernet port can be
used to provide indirect DC power to this 802.3af-compliant device
over the unused wire pairs in the UTP or STP Ethernet cable
(RJ-45 pins 4, 5, 7, and 8).
• AUDIO IN: Stereo line-level input via two rear RCA connectors (R/L).
• MIC IN: Stereo line-level input via a rear 1/8” mini-stereo jack.
•IR: 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector accepts a single IR Emitter
(CC-NIRC) and can connect one IR- or Serial-controllable device.
• I/O: 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector allows for the connection of up
to two devices. The I/O port responds to either switch closures,
voltage level (high/low) changes, or can be used for logic-level
outputs. When used for outputs, the I/O port acts as a switch to GND.
Ethernet RJ-45 Pinouts and Signals
Pin Signals Connection
s
Pairing Color
1 TX + 1 --------- 1 1 --------- 2 Orange-White
2 TX - 2 --------- 2 Orange
3 RX + 3 --------- 3 3 --------- 6 Green-White
4 no connection 4 --------- 4 Blue
5 no connection 5 --------- 5 Blue-White
6 RX - 6 --------- 6 Green
7 no connection 7 --------- 7 Brown-White
8 no connection 8 --------- 8 Brown
FIG. 6 RJ-45 wiring diagram

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Power over Ethernet (PoE) wiring
PoE can be used to indirectly provide DC power to this 802.3af-compliant device via the unused wire
pairs in the UTP or STP Ethernet cable (RJ-45 pins 4, 5, 7, and 8).
PoE power is overridden if a direct power feed (via the rear 2-pin PWR connector) is detected.
Any 802.3af-compliant PoE switch (such as the NXA-ENET24 PoE) can automatically detect the MAX
device by its authenticated PoE signature and sense its required load before applying power to the PoE
Ethernet port on a target device.
Ethernet LEDs
MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 units use a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to provide 10/100 network
connectivity to the network. LEDs indicate communication activity, connection status, speeds, and mode
information as described in FIG. 7.
DB9 Device Port: Connections and Wiring
FIG. 8 shows the connector pinouts for the rear RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 (DB9) Device Port on both the
MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 units. This port supports most standard RS-232 communication protocols
for data transmission.
FIG. 7 Ethernet LEDs
FIG. 8 RS-232/422/485 DB9 (male) connector pinouts for the rear Device Port
SPD
L/A
ETHERNET 10/100
SPD - Speed LED lights (yellow) when
and turns Off when the speed
is 10 Mbps.
the connection speed is 100 Mbps
L/A - Link/Activity LED lights
(green) when the Ethernet
cables are connected and
terminated correctly.
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
Male
DB9 Device Port pinouts (male connector)
Pin 2: RX signal
Pin 3: TX signal
Pin 5: GND
Pin 7: RTS
Pin 8: CTS
RS-232
Pin 1: RX -
Pin 4: TX +
Pin 5: GND
Pin 6: RX +
Pin 9: TX -
RS-422
Pin 1: A (strap to 9)
Pin 4: B (strap to 6)
Pin 5: GND
Pin 6: B (strap to 4)
Pin 9: A (strap to 1)
RS-485