Ecler VEO-XTI1C User manual

VEO-XTI1C / VEO-XRI1C
VIDEO DISTRIBUTION OVER IP
H.264 Full HD over IP Video Extenders
USER MANUAL

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INDEX
1. IMPORTANT REMARK ..........................................................................................................4
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................. 4
3. IMPORTANT NOTE ................................................................................................................6
4. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 6
5. PACKAGE CONTENTS ..........................................................................................................7
6. PANEL DESCRIPTIONS......................................................................................................... 8
6.1. Transmitter Frontal and Rear Panel Description.............................................................. 8
6.2. Receiver Frontal and Rear Panel Description.................................................................... 9
6.3. IR Sensor and Blaster connections .....................................................................................10
7. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION.........................................................................10
7.1. IP Address Settings.................................................................................................................10
7.1.1. Static IP Address Configuration...................................................................................10
7.1.2 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) ........................................................11
7.1.3. Network Requirements...................................................................................................11
7.2. Point-to-Point Connections and Operations:..................................................................11
7.3. Point-to-Multipoint Connections and Operations..........................................................12
7.4. Multipoint-to-Multipoint Connections and Operations ................................................13
8. GROUP ID SELECTION........................................................................................................14
8.1 Group ID and RS-232 baud rate selection by IR Remote Controller ........................14
8.1.1. Group ID ..............................................................................................................................14
8.1.2. Baud Rate............................................................................................................................15
8.1.3. Special Functions..............................................................................................................15

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8.2. Group ID and RS-232 baud rate Selection via Web Browser ...................................16
Transmitters ID Group:................................................................................................................16
Receivers ID Group: .....................................................................................................................16
Transmitter and Receivers RS-232 baud rate.....................................................................16
8.3. Group ID Selection via Telnet...............................................................................................17
9. PC UTILITY SOFTWARE.....................................................................................................17
10. HOW TO RECEIVE A STREAMING WITH VLC..............................................................19
11. FACTORY RESET..................................................................................................................21
12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................22

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1. IMPORTANT REMARK
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING (If applicable): The terminals marked with symbol of “ ” may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The external wiring connected
to the terminals requires installation by an instructed person or the use of ready-made
leads or cords.
WARNING:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture.
WARNING:An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to a mains
socket-outlet with a protective earthing connection.
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the
plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug the apparatus during lightening sorts or when unused for long periods of
time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
14. Disconnecting from mains: Switching off the POWER switch all the functions
and light indicators of the amplifier will be stopped, but fully disconnecting the
device from mains is done unplugging the power cord from the mains input
socket. For this reason, it always shall remain readily operable.
15. Equipment is connected to a socket-outlet with earthing connection by means of
a power cord.
16. The marking information is located at the bottom of apparatus.
17. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING:This product must not be discarded, under any circumstance, as
unsorted urban waste. Take to the nearest electrical and electronic waste
treatment centre.
NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA, S.L. accepts no liability for any damage that may be
caused to people, animal or objects due to failure to comply with the warnings above.

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3. IMPORTANT NOTE
Thank you for choosing our VEO-XTI1C & VEO-XRI1C H.264 Full HD over IP Video
Extenders. It is VERY IMPORTANT to carefully read this manual and to fully understand
its contents before any connection in order to maximize your use and get the best
performance from this equipment.
To ensure optimal operation of this device, we strongly recommend that its maintenance
be carried out by our authorised Technical Services.
The VEO-XTI1C & VEO-XRI1C kit comes with a 3-year warranty.
4. INTRODUCTION
The VEO-XTI1C encoder and the VEO-XRI1C decoder are H.264 over IP extenders that
allow HDMI video distribution via a local Ethernet network. This represents a very
flexible, expandable end cost effective video distribution solution without the need of a
dedicated video cabling system. Encoder and decoder support 120m over single cat5e/6
cable in a point-to-point topology, or standard 100m Ethernet connections in point-to-
multipoint and multipoint-to-multipoint over a standard Ethernet switch. The over IP
solutions are widely suitable for various application such as meeting room, class room,
commercial and residential AV systems, Digital Signage systems, medical information
systems, transportation and mall advertisement.
Features:
Support point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and multipoint-to-multipoint
configurations
Up to 120m over a single Cat5e/6 cable in point-to-point connection, with 1x
looping HDMI output for daisy chaining.
TCP/IP protocol compliant with selectable streaming bit rate up to 15Mbps per
stream.
H.264 compression encoding that support resolution up to 1080p@60hz.
HDCP Compliant.
IR Remote control, with LED display to show the Group ID. Fully operating just
out of the box without the need of PC connection.
Integrated web server for configuration, PC tool control and Telnet control.
Support LPCM audio format.
Wide-band IR pass through to control the source (38khz to 56khz).

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2 way UART/RS232 (Up to 115200) pass-through, with remote controller
function to select 8 group Baud rate options.
Dual power input: 802.3af compliant POE & DC 5V (No need of external power
supply when encoders and decoders are connected to a POE Switch).
Included DC 5V/1A international power supply.
5. PACKAGE CONTENTS
VEO-XTI1C Package
1 x H.264 Transmitter
1 x IR Remote controller
1 x Local IR Receiver Cable
1 x IR Blaster Cable
2 x Mounting Ears
4 x Screws
1 x Phoenix plug for RS232 cable termination
1 x 5V/1A International Power Supply
1 x User Manual
VEO-XRI1C Package
1 x H.264 Receiver
1 x IR Remote controller
1 x Local IR Receiver Cable
1 x IR Receiver Cable
2 x Mounting Ears
4 x Screws
1 x Phoenix plug for RS232 cable termination
1 x 5V/1A International Power Supply

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6. PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
6.1. Transmitter Frontal and Rear Panel Description
1. DC 5V Power Connector
2. Data Status LED Indicator
3. Power Supply LED Indicator
4. HDMI local loop Output port
5. HDMI Input Port
6. RJ45 Ethernet Port
7. IR Blaster Port
8. Bi-directional RS232 port
9. Local IR Receiver Port
10. Group ID channel Display
11. Group ID decrement button
12. Group ID increment button
13. Factory reset button

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6.2. Receiver Frontal and Rear Panel Description
1. DC 5V Power Connector
2. Data Status LED Indicator
3. Power Supply LED Indicator
4. HDMI Output port
5. RJ45 Ethernet Port
6. IR Receiver Port
7. Bi-directional RS232 port
8. Local IR Receiver Port
9. Group ID number LED Display
10. Group ID number decrement button
11. Group ID number increment button
12. Factory reset button

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6.3. IR Sensor and Blaster connections
7. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
When the VEO-XTI1C and VEO-XRI1C are connected as simple extension in a point-to-
point connection through a single cat 5e/6 cable, no configuration is needed. When the
devices are connected to a standard Ethernet LAN in point-to-multipoint or multipoint-
to-multipoint topologies, please make sure that every device has a unique IP address
and every transmitter is using a unique Group ID.
7.1. IP Address Settings
7.1.1. Static IP Address Configuration
When static IP addresses are required, the IP address of each device needs to be set
manually. The default IP address for transmitters and receivers are:
VEO-XTI1C: 192.168.1.11
VEO-XRI1C: 192.168.1.12
The address can be changed using the embedded web page or using the utility
software. For web page access, be sure that PC and VEO devices are in the same
Network Domain and just digit the default IP address on a internet browser. The default
credentials for login are:
User name: admin
Password: admin
After changing the default Ethernet settings press the related “Update” button and
Reboot the unit.

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7.1.2 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
If you are using a Switch or a LAN where a DHCP server is enabled, changing the IP
manually it is not necessary because the DHCP server will automatically assing a unique
IP addres to each d evice.
7.1.3. Network Requirements
Transmitters create continuous multicast streaming traffic of video on the network; for
this reason, when possible, it is recommended to create an indipendent IP video
network using managed network switches. Use of gigabit switches with jumbo frame
and IGMP support is required and will create the most appropriate scenario for both
independent IP video networks, and cases where IP video systems are included within
your data network.
7.2. Point-to-Point Connections and Operations:
1. Connect the source device to the VEO Transmitter HDMI port.
2. Connect the Transmitter HDMI looping output to an eventual HDMI display.
3. Connect the remote HDMI display to the VEO Receiver HDMI port output.
4. Connect Transmitter and Receiver with Cat5e/6 cable

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5. Connect the IR TX cable to “IR TX” port of the Transmitter; Connect the IR RX
cable into “IR RX” port of the Receiver. Then you can control the source at the
RX side via IR.
6. Connect a RS-232 Cable from the PC or automation system to the Transmitter
RS-232 port; Connect a RS-232 cable from the Receiver to the RS232 port of
the device to control.
7. Power on Transmitter and Receiver with adapter 5V 1A.
8. Ensure that the selected Group ID is the same for both devices.
7.3. Point-to-Multipoint Connections and Operations
1. Set the IP address for Transmitter & Receiver and prepare the switch
2. following the steps as instructed above (refer to 6.1)
3. Connect the source device and the VEO Transmitter with a HDMI Cable.
4. Connect the HDMI looping output of the VEO Transmitter to a local HDMI
display.
5. Connect the Transmitter to a network switch/router using cat5e or cat6 cable.
6. Connect all the VEO Receivers and the network switch/ router using Cat5e/6
cables.
7. Connect the HDMI displays to the HDMI VEO Receiver units with HDMI
8. Cable.
9. Connect the IR TX cable to “IR TX” port of the transmitter; Connect the IR
10. RX cable to “IR RX” port of the receiver. Then you can control the source at the
RX side with IR.
11. Connect a RS-232 Cable from the PC or automation system to the
12. Transmitter RS-232 port; Connect a RS-232 cable from the
13. Receiver to the RS-232 port of the device to be controlled.
14. Power on Transmitter and Receiver with adapter 5V1A and power on the
15. Network switch. In case the switch supports PoE (Power over Ethernet), it will
be not necessary to power supply the VEO devices locally.
16. Ensure that the selected Group ID is the same for Transmitter and Receivers.

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7.4. Multipoint-to-Multipoint Connections and Operations
1. Set the IP address for Transmitter & Receiver and prepare the switch
2. following the steps as instructed above (refer to 6.1)
3. Connect the source devices and Transmitter units with a HDMI Cable.
4. Connect the HDMI looping output of the VEO Transmitters to a local HDMI
display.
5. Connect all the Transmitters to a network switch/router using cat5e or cat6
cables.
6. Connect all the VEO Receivers and the network switch/ router using Cat5e/6
cables.
7. Connect the HDMI displays and the HDMI Receiver units with HDMI
8. Cable.
9. Connect the IR TX cable into “IR TX” port of the transmitter; Connect the IR
10. RX cable into “IR RX” port of the receiver. Then you can control the source at the
RX side with IR.
11. Connect one RS-232 Cable from the PC or automation system to the
12. RS-232 port on the Transmitter; Connect one RS-232 cable from the
13. Receiver to the RS-232 device to be controlled.
14. Power on Transmitter and Receiver with adapter 5V1A and power on the
15. Switch. In case the switch supports PoE (Power over Ethernet), it will be not
necessary to power supply the VEO devices locally.
16. Choose the correct ID Group as shown in the next chapter of this manual

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The number of VEO Transmitter can’t exceed the number of 64 units. In a
class C Network, the total number of VEO devices (Transmitter and Receivers)
can’t exceed the number of 253 units.
Please avoid connecting or disconnecting HDMI cables while the VEO devices
are powered on!
8. GROUP ID SELECTION
In a multiple sources scenario, each VEO Transmitter can stream a video signal over the
network using a Group ID number that must be unique in the same network. Each
Group ID from 0 to 63 identifies a multicast address and every VEO Receiver can
“listen” one of these channels. The Group ID for Transmitters is usually set once during
the first installation steps while the receivers ID can change in order to show different
contents on the displays.
The Group ID can be selected in three different ways:
Using the IR Remote Controller
Via Web browser
Via Telnet
8.1 Group ID and RS-232 baud rate selection by IR Remote Controller
8.1.1. Group ID
The Group ID can be selected using the included IR Remote controller. Ensure that IR-
Ext sensor is connected (refer to 5.1). The remote controller can be used to change the
Group ID or the RS-232 baud rate as explained below.
Press the button ①to switch between Group ID and baud rate function
Once the double digit ID Group number is shown, press “+” or “–” to select the
previous or next Group ID.

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Press the numbers to change Group ID. For example, if you need change to 01,
press “0”, then press“1”.
Example:
8.1.2. Baud Rate
The Remote controller can be used to change the RS-232 baud rate.
Press the button ①to switch between Group ID and baud rate function
Once the baud rate function (F0-F7) is shown, press “+” or “–” to select the
desired communication speed:
oF0 = 2400 (default)
oF1 = 4800
oF2 = 9600
oF3 = 19200
oF4 = 28800
oF5 = 38400
oF6 = 57600
oF7 = 115200
8.1.3. Special Functions
Pressing the ②button for more than 3 seconds, will allow to factory reset the VEO
devices. The LED display will start blinking and when it turns to show “00”, the factory
reset is successfully completed.

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8.2. Group ID and RS-232 baud rate Selection via Web Browser
When a PC is connected to the same VEO devices network and it is in the same domain,
the Group ID number of each device can be selected using the device settings web page
as well as the RS-232 baud rate. To access the web page, just digit the device IP
address on an internet browser. The default credentials are:
User name: admin
Password: admin
Transmitters ID Group:
Receivers ID Group:
After changing the ID Group, please remember to validate the selection pressing the
“Submit” button on the Transmitter webpage or the “Update” button on the Receiver
webpage.
Transmitter and Receivers RS-232 baud rate
The VEO-XTI1C and VEO-XRI1C provide a full-duplex RS-232 pass through from TX to
RX or from RX to TX allowing the control of third party devices.
The communication will work properly when baud rate and data settings of Transmitter,
Receiver and third party RS232 devices are the same.
The default baud rate of Transmitter and Receiver is 2400 but it can be changed via
web page just selecting the desired speed value from 2400 to 115200 bps.
The RS-232 pass-through works only when the same ID Group is selected.

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8.3. Group ID Selection via Telnet
The ID group can be selected also opening a Telnet session with a standard Telnet
terminal, using the port 9999.
After the session is opened, send the command set_group_id n(where nis the number
of the desired ID Group) followed by the carriage return and line feed chars (\r\n).
Examples:
set_group_id 1 Group ID 01
set_group id 63 Group ID 63
9. PC UTILITY SOFTWARE
Once the included PC Utility software has been installed, ensure that the PC and the
VEO devices are in the same network domain.
Double clicking on the icon to open the software:
The Device Scan Page will appear:

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Press the “Start Scan” button to search the devices in the network.
Using the “Tx Setup Page” and “Rx Setup Page” it will be possible to modify several
settings and parameters such as Device Name, Network Settings, Video Bitrate,
Downscaling options, RS-232 baudrate, Group ID and performing a Device Reboot or a
Factory Reset from remote.
After any changes please remember to press the “Update” button to validate the new
settings.

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10. HOW TO RECEIVE A STREAMING WITH VLC
The H.264 video streaming generated by the VEO-XTI1C are multicast streaming that
can be received using networked software player like VLC (Video LAN Client).
1. Make sure the Transmitter and PC are in the same network domain.
2. Connect a HDMI Source without HDCP to the Transmitter HDMI input and
Power on the device.
3. Connect the transmitter to the network.
4. Check the multicast IP address related to the selected ID Group on the
Transmitter Setting web page (refer to 7.2).
5. Open the VLC media Player, click “Stream”> “Network”, Input “UDP: //@
239.255.42.42 :5004”
6. Click “Next”.

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7. Choose “RTP / MPEC Transport Stream” or "UDP".
8. Click “Next”
9. Click “Stream”.