Aurora HPX-TX1 User manual

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Manual Number: 140731
USERS GUIDE
HPX Series
HPX-TX1 / HPX-TX2 / HPX-RX-SM / HPX-RX-VW
H.264 IP Distribution
HPX-TX2
HPX-TX1
HPX-RX-VW
HPX-RX-SM

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please review the following safety precautions. If this is the first time using this model, then read this manual
before installing or using the product. If the product is not functioning properly, please contact your local
dealer or Aurora for further instructions.
The lightning symbol in the triangle is used to alert you to the presence of dangerous voltage
inside the product that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to anyone opening
the case. It is also used to indicate improper installation or handling of the product that could
damage the electrical system in the product or in other equipment attached to the product.
The exclamation point in the triangle is used to alert you to important operating and maintenance
instructions. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury to you or damage to the
product.
Be careful with electricity:
Power outlet: To prevent electric shock, be sure the electrical plug used on the product power cord
matches the electrical outlet used to supply power to the Aurora product. Use only the power adapter
and power connection cables designed for this unit.
Power cord: Be sure the power cord is routed so that it will not be stepped on or pinched by heavy
items.
Lightning: For protection from lightning or when the product is left unattended for a long period,
disconnect it from the power source.
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Also follow these precautions:
Ventilation: Do not block the ventilation slots if applicable on the product or place any heavy object on
top of it.
Blocking the air flow could cause damage. Arrange components so that air can flow freely. Ensure that
there is adequate ventilation if the product is placed in a stand or cabinet. Put the product in a properly
ventilated area, away from direct sunlight or any source of heat.
Overheating: Avoid stacking the Aurora product on top of a hot component such as a power amplifier.
Risk of Fire: Do not place unit on top of any easily combustible material, such as carpet or fabric.
Proper Connections: Be sure all cables and equipment are connected to the unit as described in this
manual.
Object Entry: To avoid electric shock, never stick anything in the slots on the case or remove the cover.
Water Exposure: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose to rain or moisture.
Cleaning: Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the
device before cleaning.
ESD: Handle this unit with proper ESD care. Failure to do so can result in failure.
FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Trademarks
All trademarks in this document are the properties of their respective owners.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS.............................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................2
About..................................................................................................................................................... 2
HPX-TX1 / TX2..................................................................................................................................................2
HPX-RX-VW......................................................................................................................................................2
HPX-RX-SM......................................................................................................................................................2
Features................................................................................................................................................ 3
HPX-TX1...........................................................................................................................................................3
HPX-TX2...........................................................................................................................................................3
HPX-RX-VW......................................................................................................................................................4
HPX-RX-SM......................................................................................................................................................4
HPX-TX1 Front & Rear......................................................................................................................... 5
HPX-TX2 Front & Rear......................................................................................................................... 6
HPX-RX-VW Front & Rear.................................................................................................................... 7
HPX-RX-SM Front & Rear.................................................................................................................... 8
APPLICATIONS.........................................................................................................................9
Example 1 HPX-TX1 Transmitter to HPX-RX-SM / VW Receiver........................................................ 9
Example 2 HPX-TX1 Transmitter to Multiple HPX-RX-SM / VW Receivers....................................... 10
Example 3 Multiple HPX-TX1 to Multiple HPX-RX-SM / VW ............................................................. 10
Example 4 Video Wall HPX-RX-VW ....................................................................................................11
HARDWARE INSTALLATION..................................................................................................12
OPERATION............................................................................................................................14
Installation........................................................................................................................................... 14
Control Software Instructions.............................................................................................................. 16
Searching Devices.............................................................................................................................. 16
Setting Device Parameters..............................................................................................................................18
Device Settings ...............................................................................................................................................19
Matrix Setting Introduction............................................................................................................................... 20
Creating the Scene Window............................................................................................................................20
Scene Area Window Instruction....................................................................................................................... 21
Setting a Matrix ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Configuration Files Management..................................................................................................................... 27
Logs.................................................................................................................................................................28
CONNECTOR PIN DEFINITION..............................................................................................29
HDMI................................................................................................................................................... 29

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CAT5e/6/6A......................................................................................................................................... 30
APPENDIX 1 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................31
APPENDIX 2 Firmware Update..........................................................................................32
APPENDIX 3 Technical Specifications..............................................................................33
APPENDIX 4 Warranty .......................................................................................................36

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please make sure the following items are included within your package. Contact your dealer if any items
are missing or damaged.
HPX-TX1
1 qty HPX-TX1
1 qty 12v DC Power Supply
1 qty Power Cable
1 qty 3 pos Phoenix Male Connectors
2 qty Mounting Ears
HPX-TX2
1 qty HPX-TX2
1 qty Power Cable
1 qty 3 pos Phoenix Male Connectors
2 qty Mounting Ears
HPX-RX-VW
1 qty HPX-RX-VW
1 qty 12v DC Power Supply
1 qty Power Cable
1 qty 3 pos Phoenix Male Connectors
1 qty 5 pos Phoenix Male Connectors
2 qty Mounting Ears
HPX-RX-SM
1 qty HPX-RX-SM
1 qty 12v DC Power Supply
1 qty Power Cable
1 qty 3 pos Phoenix Male Connectors
1 qty 5 pos Phoenix Male Connectors
2 qty Mounting Ears
Note: Go to www.auroramm.com for latest manual and firmware

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INTRODUCTION
About
HPX-TX1 / TX2
The HPX-TX is a high performance H.264 streaming media encoder for high definition signal delivery over
IP networks. The HPX-TX can be used with decoders HPX-RX-VW and HPX-RX-SM to provide complete
end-to-end streaming media system. It features one HDMI input (TX2 has two HDMI input), one HDMI loop-
through, one VGAinput, one VGAloop-through (TX2), and one VIDEO (TX2). The HPX-TX adopts standard
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC encoding and outputs two IP streams, a 1080p@60 stream and a 480p@60 stream.
It can outputs resolutions from 480p to 1920x1200 scaled based on the sink EDID. High performance signal
processing scales and optimizes video input signals to obtain the intended viewing effects. Encoding
controls can also adjust bit rate and quality. The HPX-TX1/TX2 expands an AV systems capability by
extending HDMI signals over IP networks for bandwidth optimized applications. To simplify operation,
computer control software and/or the HJ-PXC IP control unit is available for complete management of the
system.
HPX-RX-VW
HPX-RX-VW is a high performance H.264 decoder used with HPX-TX encoder(s) to provide complete end-
to-end streaming-media transmission system. The HPX-RX-VW supports video wall functionality and can
stream resolutions and refresh rates up to 1080p@60. The output resolutions range from 480p to
1920x1200 scaled based on the sink EDID. To simplify operation, computer control software and/or the HJ-
PXC IP control unit is available for complete management of the system.
HPX-RX-SM
HPX-RX-SM is a high performance H.264 decoder used with HPX-TX encoder(s) to provide complete end-
to-end streaming-media transmission system. The HPX-RX-SM can decode and display up to 16 IP
streams and display on a single display up to 1080p@60. The output resolutions range from 480p to
1920x1200 scaled based on the sink EDID. To simplify operation, computer control software and/or the HJ-
PXC IP control unit is available for complete management of the system.

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Features
HPX-TX1
Streams HDMI & VGA signals over IP networks
Supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC compression standard.
Use with H.264 decoder HPX-RX-VW to provide features, such as extending HDMI signals over
IP networks and matrix switching control over LAN by the control software and Videowall effects.
Use with H.264 decoder HPX-RX-SM to provide multi-picture viewing effects (up to 16 pictures)
in a single screen.
Supports the input resolutions, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p.
Supports output resolutions from 480p to 1920x1200 scaled based on the sink EDID.
Scales and optimizes video input signals for the intended viewing effects.
Auto input format detection to provide the appropriate decoding and signal processing.
Encoding bit rate is selectable from 1K~40Mbps.
Supports TCP/IP, Telnet, UDP, IGMP and H.264
Supports AutoIP configuration.
Automatically detected by the control software.
Optional IP control box (HJ-PXC) to allow matrix control and management via LAN for control
systems.
HPX-TX2
Streams HDMI, VGA, & Composite Video signals over IP networks.
Supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC compression standard.
Use with H.264 decoder HPX-RX-VW to provide features, such as extending HDMI signals over
IP networks and matrix switching control over LAN by the control software and Videowall effects.
Use with H.264 decoder HPX-RX-SM to provide multi-picture viewing effects (up to 16 pictures)
in a single screen.
Supports the input resolutions, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p.
Supports output resolutions from 480p to 1920x1200 scaled based on the sink EDID.
Scales and optimizes video input signals for the intended viewing effects.
Auto input format detection to provide the appropriate decoding and signal processing.
Encoding bit rate is selectable from 1K~40Mbps.
Supports TCP/IP, Telnet, UDP, IGMP and H.264
Supports AutoIP configuration.
Automatically detected by the control software.
Optional IP control box (HJ-PXC) to allow matrix control and management via LAN for control
systems.

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HPX-RX-VW
Supports live IP video stream decoding.
Uses with encoder(s) HPX-TX1 / TX2 to provide a complete end-to-end stream transmission
system, supporting seamless switching.
Supports streaming resolutions and refresh rates up to 1080p@60.
Supports output resolutions from 480p up to 1920x1200 based on the sink EDID.
Supports video wall functionality.
RS232 for debug or to control a RS232 device.
Automatic aspect ratio filling, following and fitting management.
Support TCP/IP, Telnet, UDP, IGMP and H.264
Supports PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Supports AutoIP configuration.
Automatically detected by control software.
Optional IP control box (HJ-PXC) to allow matrix control and management via LAN for control
systems.
HPX-RX-SM
Supports live IP video stream decoding
Uses with encoder(s) HPX-TX1 / TX2 to provide a complete end-to-end stream transmission
system, supporting seamless switching.
Supports streaming resolutions and refresh rates up to 1080p@60.
Supports output resolutions from 480p up to 1920x1200 based on the sink EDID.
Supports multi-picture viewing effects in a single screen by automatically dividing the screen into
1, 4, 9 or 16 complete pictures based on the number of IP streams.
RS232 for debug or to control a RS232 device.
Automatic aspect ratio filling, following and fitting management.
Support TCP/IP, Telnet, UDP, IGMP and H.264
Supports PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Supports AutoIP configuration.
Automatically detected by control software.
Optional IP control box (HJ-PXC) to allow matrix control and management via LAN for control
systems.

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HPX-TX1 Front & Rear
Front
Power LED –LED will light RED when power is applied.
Rear
DC 12V –Connection to 12v / 2A power supply
LAN –10/100Mbps
HDMI In –HDMI input signal to be encoded and transmitted.
HDMI Out –HDMI Local Loop Out
RS-232 –Serial port control

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HPX-TX2 Front & Rear
Front
Power LED –LED will light RED when power is applied.
Rear
DC 12V –Connection to 12v / 2A power supply
LAN –10/100Mbps
HDMI IN1 –HDMI input 1 signal to be encoded and transmitted.
HDMI IN2 –HDMI input 1 signal to be encoded and transmitted.
HDMI Out –HDMI Local Loop Out
VGA Out –VGA Local Loop Out
RS-232 –Serial port control

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HPX-RX-VW Front & Rear
Front
Power LED –LED will light RED when power is applied.
Rear
GND Symbol –Ground connection
DC 12V –Connection to 12v / 2A power supply
LAN –10/100Mbps
Audio Out –Audio de-embedded output
HDMI Out –HDMI Output to Display
RS-232 –Serial port control
IR TX –IR Emitter
I/O IN –Digital Input

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HPX-RX-SM Front & Rear
Front
Power LED –LED will light RED when power is applied.
Rear
GND Symbol –Ground connection
DC 12V –Connection to 12v / 2A power supply
LAN –10/100Mbps
Audio Out –Audio de-embedded output
HDMI Out –HDMI Output to Display
RS-232 –Serial port control
IR TX –IR Emitter
I/O IN –Digital Input

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APPLICATIONS
Example 1 HPX-TX1 Transmitter to HPX-RX-SM / VW Receiver

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Example 2 HPX-TX1 Transmitter to Multiple HPX-RX-SM / VW Receivers
Example 3 Multiple HPX-TX1 to Multiple HPX-RX-SM / VW

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Example 4 Video Wall HPX-RX-VW
Based on the number of IP streams from the sources, a single screen can be divided into 1, 4, 9 or 16 parts
with each part displays a complete picture.
For details, see the following table.
Decoder
Number of HPX-RX-VW linked
Viewing effects on the screen
HPX-RX-VW
1
1 complete picture filling the entire screen.
2-4
4 complete pictures filling the entire screen
5-9
9 complete pictures filling the entire screen.
10-16
16 complete pictures filling the entire screen.
Note:
When the number of HPX-RX-SM linked to HPX-TX1/TX2 is from 2-3, 5-8, or 10-15, the unoccupied parts
of the screen show no picture. For example, HPX-TX1 below is linked to one or two HPX-RX-SM, the
displays connected to HPX-RX-SM show one or two complete pictures.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1. Connect a HDMI source to the HPX-TX1 / TX2 via a HDMI cable.
2. Connect a HDMI sink to the HPX-RX-SM via a HDMI cable.
3. Connect a HDMI sink to the HPX-RX-VW via a HDMI cable.
4. Connect a computer, HPX-TX1 / TX2, HPX-RX-SM, & HPX-RX-VW to a 10/100Base-T Ethernet switch via
CAT5e/6 cables.
5. Connect the devices to the power supplies and start the operations.
Note:
If the switch doesn’t support PoE function or is unable to provide enough power, connect HPX devices
to the power supplies with their power adapters.

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OPERATION
PC Control Tool
Installation
1. Obtain the installation package of the HDMI over IP configuration tool HJ Control V2.4.14.zip.
Double-click HJ Control.exe to start the tool.
Note: The Operation System must be Windows XP or a later version.
You can control the device through the web management page of IP control box as well. For details, please
refer to the User Manual of IP control box
2. Set a static IP on the computer, here take Window 7 as an example.
Step 1. Click Start menu, go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing center > Change Adapter
Settings > Local Area Connection, right click it, choose Properties.

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Step 2. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), click Properties.
Step 3. Check Use the following IP address, the IP address enter 169.254.x.x (here take 169.254.2.5
as an example), the subnet mask enter 255.255.0.0. Click OK, then click OK again.

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Control Software Instructions
Searching Devices
Click Search in the Device list area. The search is started. When completed it will list the devices found on
the network and the “Restore” (previous scene) will be checked by default.
Note: If the Windows Security Alert dialog box comes up, check both boxes and click Allow
access (with Administration Authority)