Black Box MediaCento UVX-HDMI-POE-RX User manual

BLACK BOX®
Extend video, audio, and USB signals
via an existing LAN.
Distribute HDMI video, audio, and USB to an unlimited number
of displays using IP multicast.
MediaCento™IPX USB Transmitter and Receiver
UVX-HDMI-POE-TX.
UVX-HDMI-POE-RX
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.
call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax [phone] • Mailing address:
Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: [email protected]
Customer
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Trademarks Used in this Manual
Trademarks Used in this Manual
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and
MediaCento is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc.
Bonjour and Apple are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters’ Laboratories.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be
the property of the trademark owners.

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FCC RFI Statement
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY
CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if
not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct
the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry
Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)Electrical Safety Statement
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.

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NOM Statement
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca
de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que
sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá
a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar
en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de
ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización
del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del
aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas
de energia.

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NOM Statement
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Specifications .................................................................................................. 7
2. Overview ................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Introduction............................................................................................ 9
2.2 Features .................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Multicast Transmitter and Receiver Exclusive Functions ...................... 10
2.4 What’s Included ................................................................................... 10
2.5 Additional Items You Will Need ........................................................... 10
2.6 Hardware Description........................................................................... 11
2.6.1 Transmitters ............................................................................. 11
2.6.2 Receivers.................................................................................. 13
3. Installation ................................................................................................. 15
3.1 System Requirements for PoE .............................................................. 15
3.2 Installing the Transmitter and Receiver ................................................ 15
3.3 Basic Setup/Uses .................................................................................. 15
3.3.1 Unicast..................................................................................... 16
3.3.2 Multicast.................................................................................. 16
4. Operation ................................................................................................. 17
5. USB Extension ............................................................................................... 18
6 Serial and Telnet Extension ........................................................................... 19
7. Advanced Commands...................................................................................22
8. Web Interface................................................................................................23
8.1 Accessing the Web Interface................................................................23
8.2 Accessing the Transmitter without an IP Address................................ 23
8.3 Accessing the Web Interface for a Transmitter or Receiver
with an IP Address................................................................................ 25
Appendix. Connector Pinouts...............................................................................29

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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Technical Specifications
Approvals FCC, TUV, CE, UL®, CSA, RoHS2, WEEE
Bandwidth 120 Mbps maximum
Default IP Address 169.254.x.x (with no DHCP address)
NOTE: To find the IP address of any receiver, simply
connect to monitor and power up to get IP
address. To find the IP address of any other
receiver or transmitter, use Telnet to connect to
any device in the system and use a “node_list”
command or connect with the serial interface.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the
unit. Do not remove the lid unless requested to
do so by a Black Box technical representative.
Distance From source to TX: 16 ft. (5 m) maximum, HDMI;
Between TX and RX: 328 ft. (100 m) Ethernet standard
Efficiency Level Level IV
Heat Dissipation 3.41 BTU /hr.
HDCP Supported
Latency 2 frames (33 ms) maximum + network latency
Leads Supported HDMI video and RS-232 Transmit, Receive, and Signal
Ground, USB
MTBF 90,000 hours
User Controls (1) 16-position rotary selection switch;
(2) Function buttons: (1) F1, (1) F2;
(1) recessed Reset button

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Technical Specifications (continued)
Connectors (1) HDMI female,
(1) RJ-45 interconnect/Gigabit LAN connection,
(1) USB Type B female on transmitter,
(4) USB Type A female on receiver,
(1) 2.1-mm barrel connector for power,
(2) RJ-12, 6-wire
NOTE: Only 4 center pins are used at this time. The
DB9-female adapter/RJ-11 cable that is included with
the transmitter is configured as Data Communications
Equipment (DCE).
NOTE: See the Appendix for serial pinning.
Indicators (1) LED for Link and Power;
(1) LED for Network Activity
Environmental Temperature Tolerance:
Operating: +32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C);
Storage: -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C)
Humidity Tolerance: Operating: 80%, noncondensing;
Altitude: 10,000 ft. (3048 m) maximum
Power Supply—
Inline Supply
Power Input: 1EC14, 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 A;
Output: 12 VDC, 1.5 A, Consumption: 13.5 W max.;
Power Supply Cord Length: 6 ft. (1.8 m)
Power over Ethernet
(PoE)
Meets IEEE 802.3af standard;
Power: Nominal Input: 48 VDC;
Input Range: 36–57 VDC
Size 0.98"H x 3.77"W x 5.11"D (2.5 x 9.6 x 12.9 cm)
Weight 1.1 lb. (0.5 kg)

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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The MediaCento IPX with PoE extends an HDMI video signal with embedded audio
via an existing Local Area Network (LAN) system. With multicast technology, one
local unit can drive multiple remote units with minimal network load. Sixteen
selectable channels can be used to transmit to multiple receivers. In a network that
supports IGMP (Layer 2 or Layer 3 switches), each channel can connect to unlimited
displays in video wall applications and unlimited displays in a multicast application
using a standard Ethernet network structure on a LAN system. The MediaCento IPX
with PoE supports Full HD 1080p, is HDCP compliant, is Blu-ray ready, and supports
Power over Ethernet (PoE). It can handle applications that require greater distance,
high-speed transmission, real-time high video resolution, security, and noise
immunity. It is ideal for situations that need live presentation, such as public
broadcasting, education centers, boardrooms, etc.
The MediaCento can also be used to extend, along with the HDMI video, a USB and
a serial port as well. The MediaCento has two RJ-11 (6 wire) ports. Serial 1 is used
for control and management, while Serial 2 aux/ext can be used to extend a serial
device across the network. The MediaCento includes a built-in 2.0 USB hub that will
allow communication over the network for up to four USB devices, including jump
drives, USB keyboards, and mice. The MediaCento will not enable you to access
media from devices such as smartphones and portable tablets, but the MediaCento
can electrically charge these units.
2.2 Features
• Extends high-definition video signals over LAN (depends on network
performance).
• Power over Ethernet:
- Fully supports IEEE Std. 802.3af-2003
- Input Voltage Range 36V to 57V
• Choose from 16 selections on the DIP rotary switch for pairing.
• Provides automatic EDID configuration.
• Uses well-developed Ethernet technology and TCP/IP communication protocol.
• Transmitters and Receivers are HDCP-compliant and Blu-ray ready.
• HDTV compatible; support 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i.

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• Compatible with popular screen resolutions: XGA, SXGA, UXGA, WSXGA.
• Supports USB extension over IP.
• Supports serial extension over IP.
2.3 Multicast Transmitter and Receiver Exclusive Functions
• Each transmitter can be multicast to up to an unlimited number of displays in
multicast applications.
• Use an IGMP network to prevent network flooding.
• On smaller networks, make sure that your switch has multicast snooping enabled.
2.4 What’s Included
Both units:
• (1) U.S. power supply
• (1) U.S. power cord
• (4) foot pads
• This user manual
UVX-HDMI-POE-TX also has:
• (1) MediaCento IPX Transmitter
• (1) DB9 F to RJ-11 adapter
• (1) RJ-11 to RJ-11 cable
UVX-HDMI-POE-RX also has:
• (1) MediaCento IPX Receiver
2.5 Additional Items You Will Need
• HDCP-compliant monitors with HDMI interface for the HDCP video source
• CAT5/5e/6 UTP cable (EIA/TIA 568B industry-standard compliant)
• Switches with IGMP and optional Power over Ethernet (PoE)