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
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RECEIVER
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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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

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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The MediaCento IPX HD extends HDMI over IP via CATx cable. The transmitters and receivers support multicasting. They can be
connected in a crosspoint matrix architecture. A built-in Web-UI is included for convenient operation.
2.2 FEATURES
• Requires only one UTP/STP CAT5e/6 cable
• Uses a visually lossless compression algorithm
• Extends HDMI Digital Audio/Videoup to 330 feet (100 meters) between Transmitter and Receiver (point-to-point)
• Supports Full HD 1080p video
• Supports all 3D image formats
• Allows video to be repeated or distributed in a point-to-point or a matrix application through a Gigabit Ethernet switch.
• Maps different Transmitter sources to channels and allows each Receiver to be assigned to a corresponding video channel
• Mounts on the wall or in a rack
• Supports Interlaced and Progressive Display Modes
•Features DDC, Hot-Plug Detection (HPD) and HDCP
• Uses Default EDID and EDID copy function for optimal PC-to-Screen performance
• Works as a Powered Device (PD) of Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Use the rotary switch to select 16 video channels (HEX 0–F) for link routing

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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2.3 WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support
at 877-877-2269 or [e-mail]
MediaCento IPX HD Transmitter (VX-HDMI-HDIP-TX) includes:
(1) MediaCento IPX HD Transmitter
(1) 5-VDC, 3-A power supply
(1) Quick Start Guide
MediaCento IPX HD Receiver (VX-HDMI-HDIP-RX) includes:
(1) MediaCento IPX HD Receiver
(1) 5-VDC, 3-A power supply
(1) Quick Start Guide

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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2.4 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
The MediaCento IPX 4K consists of a Transmitter unit and a Receiver unit.
2.4.1 TRANSMITTER
Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front and back panels of the transmitter. Table 2-1 describes its components.
Power
MEDIACENTO IPX HD
TRANSMITTER
Link B1 B2 Video
Channel
15
43
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FIGURE 2-1. TRANSMITTER FRONT PANEL
PoE
LAN
HDMI In
DC 5V-3A
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FIGURE 2-2. TRANSMITTER BACK PANEL

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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
TABLE 2-1. TRANSMITTER COMPONENTS
NUMBER IN
FIGURE 2-1 OR 2-2 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
1 Power On status LED Lights steady when power on sequence is completed
2 Link LED for LAN link status
• Goes out when LAN link between Transmitter and Receiver/Gigabit Ethernet Switch is off
• Blinks when LAN link between Transmitter and Receiver/Gigabit Ethernet Switch is on
and there is no image data stream on the LAN link
• Lights steady ON when LAN link between Transmitter and Receiver/Gigabit Ethernet
Switch is on and there is an image data stream on the LAN link
3 B1: Set/Reset button
Press to set a function, reset system, or reset to default
• Short press for setting the following functions
- EDID: Update EDID stored in Transmitter with EDID of display connecting to Transmitter
- Video Profile: Configure video profile with video or graphic mode
- Video Channel: Select video channel
• Long press (3 sec) for System Reset when no above functions selected to be set
• Longer press (6 sec) for Reset to Default when no above functions selected to be set
4 B2: Function/Select button
Select EDID, video profile, or video channel
• Press to cycle through setting EDID / Video Profile / Video Channel / Quit “Select” in
sequence
• Slow blink in the related LEDs when selecting EDID or Video Profile
• Slow blink in 7-segment LED display when selecting Video Channel
• Lights steady ON EDID LED indicator, Video Profile LED indicator and 7-segment LED
display when quitting “Select”
5 Rotary Switch Use to set video channel
6 RJ-45 connector Used for LAN Link between transmitter and receiver/Gigabit Ethernet switch
7 HDMI In connector Connects to HDMI source for the source signal of HDMI extension over IP
8 5-VDC jack Links to 5-VDC power supply

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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2.4.2 RECEIVER
Figures 2-3 and 2-4 show the front and back panels of the receiver. Table 2-2 describes its components.
Power
MEDIACENTO IPX HD
RECEIVER
Link B1 B2 Video
Channel
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43
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FIGURE 2-3. RECEIVER FRONT PANEL
PoE
LAN
HDMI Out
DC 5V-3A
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FIGURE 2-4. RECEIVER BACK PANEL

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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
TABLE 2-2. RECEIVER COMPONENTS
NUMBER IN
FIGURE 2-3 OR 2-4 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
1 Power On status LED Lights steady when power on sequence is completed
2 Link LED for LAN link status
• Goes out when LAN link between Transmitter and Receiver/Gigabit Ethernet Switch is off
• Blinks when LAN link between Transmitter and Receiver/Gigabit Ethernet Switch is on
and there is no image data stream on the LAN link
• Lights steady ON when LAN link between Transmitter and Receiver/Gigabit Ethernet
Switch is on and there is an image data stream on the LAN link
3 B1: Set/Reset button
Press to set a function, reset system, or reset to default
• Short press for setting the following functions
- EDID: Update EDID stored in Transmitter with EDID of display connecting to Receiver
- USB: Link or unlink USB extension
- Video Profile: Configure video profile with video or graphic mode
- Video Channel: Select video channel
• Long press (3 sec) for System Reset when no above functions selected to be set
• Longer press (6 sec) for Reset to Default when no above functions selected to be set
4 B2: Function/Select button
Select EDID, video profile, or video channel
• Press to cycle through setting EDID / Video Profile / Video Channel / Quit “Select” in
sequence
• Slow blink in the related LEDs when selecting EDID or Video Profile
• Slow blink in 7-segment LED display when selecting Video Channel
• Lights steady ON EDID LED indicator, Video Profile LED indicator and 7-segment LED
display when quitting “Select”
5 Rotary Switch Use to set video channel
6 RJ-45 connector Used for LAN Link between transmitter and receiver/Gigabit Ethernet switch
7 HDMI Out connector Connects to HDMI source for the sink signal of HDMI extension over IP
8 5-VDC jack Links to 5-VDC power supply

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CHAPTER 3: CONNECTIONS
3.1 POINT-TO-POINT EXTENSION
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FIGURE 3-1. ROTARY SWITCH
For point-to-point extension, the TX and RX must be on the same video channel (16 channels ranging from 0 to F on the rotary
switch).
TX
SOURCE
RX
CONSOLE
CATX UTP/STP CABLE
NOTE: Copper cable is required
and can be point-to-point
or over an Ethernet network.
FIGURE 3-2. POINT-TO-POINT INSTALLATION
3.2 BROADCAST/CASCADE/MATRIX EXTENSION
For broadcast, cascade or matrix extension installations, you will need a Gigabit switch that supports IGMP V2 query and Jumbo Frame
(at least 8K).
Each TX must be set to a unique video channel (one of 16 channels) ranging from 0 to F (HEX) via its rotary switch. Set each RX video
channel to the channel that corresponds to the TX video channel. For larger installations, additional channels can be set via the CLI.

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CHAPTER 3: CONNECTIONS
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RECEIVER
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Power
MEDIACENTOIPX 2K
RECEIVER
Link B1 B2 Video
Channel
Power
MEDIACENTOIPX 2K
RECEIVER
Link B1 B2 Video
Channel
Power
MEDIACENTOIPX 2K
RECEIVER
Link B1 B2 Video
Channel
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MEDIACENTOIPX 2K
RECEIVER
Link B1 B2 Video
Channel
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MEDIACENTOIPX 2K
RECEIVER
Link B1 B2 Video
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MEDIACENTOIPX 2K
RECEIVER
Link B1 B2 Video
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MEDIACENTOIPX 2K
RECEIVER
Link B1 B2 Video
Channel
Power
MEDIACENTOIPX 2K
RECEIVER
Link B1 B2 Video
Channel
Power
MEDIACENTOIPX 2K
RECEIVER
Link B1 B2 Video
Channel Power
MEDIACENTOIPX 2K
RECEIVER
Link B1 B2 Video
Channel
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Gigabit Switch
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Gigabit Switch
Ethernet
Gigabit Switch
CATx up to 328 ft. (100 m)
HDMI
FIGURE 3-3. BROADCAST/CASCADE/MATRIX EXTENSION APPLICATION

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CHAPTER 4: NETWORK SETUP AND HARDWARE SWITCHING
1. Power on the Gigabit Switch and enable Jumbo Frame (8K) and IGMP v2.
2. Using CAT5e/6 cables, connect all transmitters and receivers to the Gigabit Switch.
3. Using HDMI Cables, connect all transmitters to their video sources, and all receivers to their displays/TVs.
4. Plug in the DC power adapter to all TX and RX. The units will power on.
5. Power on all Video Sources and start playing video.
6. Power on all Displays/TVs and select HDMI input. The displays will show video from the selected video channel.
7. To set the video channel of the transmitter, rotate the rotary switch on the transmitter from 0 to F and then follow the steps below
to activate the setting.
7a. To unlink the transmitter, short-press the B1 button. The Link LED will go off.
7b. To link the transmitter, short-press B1 button until the Link LED blinks or constantly lights.
8. To connect to the different video channels (sources), change the receiver’s video channel by rotating the rotary switch to select the
video channel from channel 0 to F (HEX) and then follow the steps below to activate the connection.
8a. To unlink the receiver, short-press the B1 button. The Link LED will go off.
8b. To link the receiver, short-press B1 button until the Link LED blinks or constantly lights.

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CHAPTER 5: HARDWARE OPERATION
5.1 BUTTON SWITCHING FOR UNICAST MODE
Table 5-1 describes the button operation for unicast mode. The Items with asterisks (*) are described in Table 5-2.
TABLE 5-1. BUTTON OPERATION FOR UNICAST MODE
ACTION BUTTON 1 BUTTON 2
MEDIACENTO IPX HD TX
Short Press Link/Unlink Video Mode (default)/Graphic Mode*
Long Press (3 sec) N/A Anti-Dither 1/2 or OFF (default)
Long Press when Ethernet Link is Off N/A Ethernet Jumbo Frame ON (default) or OFF*
Long Press on Boot (Press until Power LED Blinking) Engineering Mode* N/A
Long Press on Boot (Press until Power LED
and Link LED Blinking) Engineering Mode and Reset to default* N/A
MEDIACENTO IPX HD RX
Short Press Link/Unlink Video Mode (default)/Graphic Mode*
Long Press (3 sec) N/A Anti-Dither 1/2 or OFF (default)
Long Press when Ethernet Link is Off N/A Ethernet Jumbo Frame ON (default) or OFF*
Long Press on Boot (Press until Power LED Blinking) Engineering Mode* N/A
Long Press on Boot (Press until Power LED
and Link LED Blinking) Engineering Mode and Reset to default* N/A
TABLE 5-2. BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
STATE/FEATURE DESCRIPTION
Video Mode/ Graphic Mode
User can select to change between Video Mode/Graphic Mode using this button. The button state will be saved
to SPI flash, and will be retained after rebooting.
• Video Mode: FW will automatically trade-off between bandwidth and video quality to ensure a smooth video
playing experience.
• Graphic Mode: Firmware will trade-off to ensure the best graphic/text viewing experience.
Anti-Dither (1/2/off)
Anti-Dithering Mode is designed to work with graphic cards that provide dithering output. Dithering output
makes color looks better than its original color depth. It uses visual transients to create a half-tone effect. But
this reduces the ability of Video Compression to maintain low bandwidth even if the source display seems static.
This mode supports Anti-dithering for 1 bit, 2 bit, or off.
If the source content does not generate dithering output, and this feature is turned on, blocking may occur
because the Video Engine is unable to detect pixel changes. To avoid this, turn this Anti-Dither to off.
Engineering Mode 1. Static IP: 192.168.0.88
2. You can connect to http://192.168.0.88 webpage to update the firmware.
Reset to Default 1. Reset Any changes in SPI flash setup flag.
2. After you Reset to Default, you MUST power cycle the device for the changes to take effect
Ethernet Jumbo Frame 1. Enable/Disable Ethernet jumbo frame.
2. If the link LED is ON solid, then jumbo frame is enabled. If link LED is blinking, then jumbo frame is disabled.

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CHAPTER 5: HARDWARE OPERATION
5.2 BUTTON SWITCHING FOR MULTICAST MODE
Table 5-3 describes the button operation for multicast mode. The Items with asterisks (*) are described in Table 5-4.
TABLE 5-3. BUTTON OPERATION FOR MULTICAST MODE
ACTION BUTTON 1 BUTTON 2
MEDIACENTO IPX HD TX
Short Press Link/Unlink Video Mode (default)/Graphic Mode*
Long Press (3 sec) N/A Anti-Dither 1/2 or OFF (default)
Long Press when Ethernet Link is Off N/A Ethernet Jumbo Frame ON (default) or OFF*
Long Press on Boot (Press until Power LED Blinking) Engineering Mode* N/A
Long Press on Boot (Press until Power LED
and Link LED Blinking) Engineering Mode and Reset to default* N/A
MEDIACENTO IPX HD RX
Short Press Link/Unlink Video Mode (default)/Graphic Mode*
Long Press (3 sec) N/A Anti-Dither 1/2 or OFF (default)
Long Press when Ethernet Link is Off N/A Ethernet Jumbo Frame ON (default) or OFF*
Long Press on Boot (Press until Power LED Blinking) Engineering Mode* Update EDID*
Long Press on Boot (Press until Power LED
and Link LED Blinking) Engineering Mode and Reset to default* N/A

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CHAPTER 5: HARDWARE OPERATION
TABLE 5-4. BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
STATE/FEATURE DESCRIPTION
Video Mode/ Graphic Mode
User can select to change between Video Mode/Graphic Mode using this button. The button state will be saved
to SPI flash, and will be retained after rebooting.
• Video Mode: FW will automatically trade-off between bandwidth and video quality to ensure a smooth video
playing experience.
• Graphic Mode: Firmware will trade-off to ensure the best graphic/text viewing experience.
Anti-Dither (1/2/off)
Anti-Dithering Mode is designed to work with graphic cards that provide dithering output. Dithering output
makes color looks better than its original color depth. It uses visual transients to create a half-tone effect. But
this reduces the ability of Video Compression to maintain low bandwidth even if the source display seems static.
This mode supports Anti-dithering for 1 bit, 2 bit, or off.
If the source content does not generate dithering output, and this feature is turned on, blocking may occur
because the Video Engine is unable to detect pixel changes. To avoid this, turn this Anti-Dither to off.
Update EDID
While in Multicast mode, a monitor/TV might have a lower resolution than the source. For example, you might
have one monitor/TV with 720p resolution but mostly 1080p. Select the monitor/TV with the lowest resolution
to ensure that all can be displayed correctly.
If you are using one pair of TX/RX in Matrix mode, you must update EDID correctly. If not, it will cause
compatibility issues.
Operation: Once the button event is triggered correctly at the client side, the system is setup correctly for
Multicast. The selected EDID will be updated to the Host Side EEPROM.
In the system setup, the last EDID updated will stay in the EEPROM. If users set up this button many times, the
last one triggered will be applied.
Engineering Mode 1. Static IP: 192.168.0.88
2. You can connect to http://192.168.0.88 webpage to update the firmware.
Reset to Default 1. Reset Any changes in SPI flash setup flag.
2. After you Reset to Default, you MUST power cycle the device for the changes to take effect
Ethernet Jumbo Frame 1. Enable/Disable Ethernet jumbo frame.
2. If the link LED is ON solid, then jumbo frame is enabled. If link LED is blinking, then jumbo frame is disabled.

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CHAPTER 6: ACCESS TO WEB UI
1. Power on the Gigabit Switch and enable Jumbo Frame and IGMP.
2. Connect all transmitters and receivers to the Gigabit Switch using CATx cable to set up the matrix extension network.
3. Using HDMI cables, connect all transmitters to video sources, and all receivers to displays/TVs/monitors.
4. To use the Web UI, you will need to connect a control PC to the Gigabit Switch using CATx cable.
5. If you are not using PoE power, plug in the DC power adapters to all transmitters and receivers. The units will power on.
6. Power on all Video Sources and start playing video.
7. To control the PC’s IP setting: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) - IP address: 169.254.2.1 or another IP address within
169.254.XXX.XXX - Netmask: 255.255.0.0
FIGURE 6-1. TCP/IPV4 GUI INTERFACE
8. To access the Web Interface Control Software:
8a. Select any receiver in the matrix extension network and unlink it by disconnecting its CATx cable.
8b. The OSD will immediately appear on the display connected to the selected receiver as follows. The selected receiver’s IP and
MAC address are shown in the OSD.

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CHAPTER 6: ACCESS TO WEB UI
Selected RX’s IP address
FIGURE 6-2. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)
8c. Re-link the selected receiver to the matrix extension network by re-connecting the CATx cable.
8d. Access the Web browser via the control PC by using the selected receiver’s IP address shown in the OSD ( http://169.254.XXX.
XXX/ ).

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8e. When the access is done, the home page of Web Interface Control Software will appear as follows.
FIGURE 6-3. WEB INTERFACE CONTROL SOFTWARE HOME PAGE