Black Box VX-HDMI-HDIP-TX User manual

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MEDIACENTO
IPX HD
VX-HDMI-HDIP-TX, VX-HDMI-HDIP-RX
USER MANUAL
MEDIACENTO IPX HD
TRANSMITTER
Video
Channel
B2
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
0
1
2
3
4
B1
Link
Power MEDIACENTO IPX HD
RECEIVER
Video
Channel
B2
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
0
1
2
3
4
B1
Link
Power

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Features ....................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 What’s Included........................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.4 Hardware Description..............................................................................................................................................................................8
2.4.1 Transmitter ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.4.2 Receiver..............................................................................................................................................................................................................10
3. CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.1 Point-to-Point Extension........................................................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Broadcast/Cascade/Matrix Extension................................................................................................................................................. 11
4. NETWORK SETUP AND HARDWARE SWITCHING ................................................................................................................... 12
5. HARDWARE OPERATION............................................................................................................................................................ 15
5.1 Button Switching for Unicast Mode......................................................................................................................................................15
5.2 Button Switching for Multicast Mode ..................................................................................................................................................16
6. ACCESS TO WEB UI..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
7. OPERATION FOR WEB UI ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
7.1 Configuring IP Mode...............................................................................................................................................................................21
7.2 Casting Mode for Extension Application..............................................................................................................................................22
7.2.1 How to Change to Unicast Mode...................................................................................................................................................................22
7.2.2 How to Change to Multicast Mode...............................................................................................................................................................23
7.3 Output Video Scaling in Receiver..........................................................................................................................................................24
7.4 Last Image Output Time for Source Content Lost ..............................................................................................................................25
7.5 Video Wall................................................................................................................................................................................................25
8. ADVANCED SETUP...................................................................................................................................................................... 33

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APPENDIX A. REGULATORY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 43
A.1 CE and RoHS2 ........................................................................................................................................................................................43
A.2 NOM Statement .................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
APPENDIX B. DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS ................................................................................................................................. 45
B.1 Disclaimer ...............................................................................................................................................................................................45
B.2 Trademarks Used in this Manual ..........................................................................................................................................................45

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CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 1-1. SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Connectors
Transmitter Video Input: (1) HDMI female
Network Port: RJ-45 Ethernet
Receiver Video Output: (1) HDMI female
Network Port: RJ-45 Ethernet
Audio Support
Transmitter and Receiver
Supports high-definition audio (HD) 5.1/6.1/7.1 surround sound:
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
LPCM channels up to 7.1 channels 192 kHz
User Controls
Hardware Switches
B1: Set/Reset Pushbutton
B2: Function Selection Pushbutton
Rotary switch: Select from 16 Video Channels (HEX 0–F), Paired TX and RX units must use the same channel
Indicators
Transmitter
Status LEDs: Power (blue), Link (blue)
Function Selection LEDs:
EDID Update (blue)
Video Profile Selection (Video or graphic mode) (blue)
Receiver
Status LEDs: Power (blue), Link (blue)
Function Selection LEDs:
EDID Update (blue)
Video Profile Selection (Video or graphic mode) (blue)

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CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 1-1 (CONTINUED). SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Additonal Specs
DDC Supported DDC, DDC2, DDC2B
Extension Cable Type and Length Ethernet, CAT5e/6 up to 328 ft. (100 m)
Maximum Video Resolution 1080p
Power
Power Supply Each unit: (1) External 5 VDC, 3 A
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Complies with IEEE 802.3at standard, Class 4;
Power: Normal input: 48 VDC;
Input Range: 36 to 57 VDC;
Consumption: 10.5 W, CAT6, 328 ft. (100 m)
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 122° F (0 to 50° C)
Storage Temperature -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C)
Humidity 0 to 80% relative humidity
Mechanical
Dimensions Each unit: 1.26” H x 3.86” W x 7.09” D (3.2 x 9.8 x 18 cm)
Weight Each unit: 1.04 lb. (0.47 kg)
Housing Material Metal Chassis