Harman AMX N2600 Series User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
N2600 SERIES NMX-ENC-N2615-WP WALLPLATE ENCODERS/NMX-
DEC-N2625-WP WALLPLATE DECODERS
NMX-ENC-N2615-WP-NA,NMX-DEC-N2625-WP-NA
NMX-ENC-N2615-WP-EK, NMX-DEC-N2625-WP-EK

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.
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 wider 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 plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. REFER all servicing to qualified service 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. DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on
the apparatus.
15. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the ACreceptacle.
16. Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
17. DO NOT overload wall outlets or extension cords beyond their rated capacity as this can cause electric shock orfire.
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 product.
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 electrical shock to persons.
ESD Warning: The icon to the left indicates text regarding potential danger associated with the discharge of static electricity from an outside
source (such as human hands) into an integrated circuit, often resulting in damage to the circuit.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
WARNING: Nonaked flame sources - such as candles - should be placed on the product.
WARNING: Equipment shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, grounding of the center pin of this plug must be maintained.
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ESD WARNING
WARNING: This product is intended to be operated ONLY from the voltages listed on the back panel or the recommended, or
included, power supply of the product. Operation from other voltages other than those indicated may cause irreversible damage
to the product and void the products warranty. The use of AC Plug Adapters is cautioned because it can allow the product to be
plugged into voltages in which the product was not designed to operate. If the product is equipped with a detachable power
cord, use only the type provided with your product or by your local distributor and/or retailer. If you are unsure of the correct
operational voltage, please contact your local distributor and/or retailer.
FCC AND CANADA EMC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Approved under the verification provision of FCC Part 15 as a Class A Digital Device.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this
device.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
EU COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
Eligible to bear the CE mark; Conforms to European Union Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC; European Union EMC Directive
2004/108/EC; European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances Recast (RoHS2) Directive 2011/65/EU.
You may obtain a free copy of the Declaration of Conformity by visiting http://www.amx.com/techcenter/certifications.asp.
WEEE NOTICE:
To avoid ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage to sensitive components, make sure you are properly grounded before
touching any internal materials.

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Table of Contents
Introducing Your New N2600 Series Devices ..............................................................................................................................7
Product Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................................7
Hardware Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Installing and Configuring Your AV Equipment ..........................................................................................................................10
Installation Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Step-by-Step Installation Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................................11
Step 1: Setting Up Your Host Computer .................................................................................................................................................................11
Step 2: Connecting Decoders to the Network .........................................................................................................................................................13
Step 3: Connecting Encoders to the Network and Configuring Stream Settings ..............................................................................................................14
Step 4: Configuring Decoder and Encoder IP addresses (if needed) .............................................................................................................................16
How IP Address Changes Affect Unit Control ...................................................................................................................................................16
Changing IP Addresses ...............................................................................................................................................................................16
Option 1: Assigning IP Addresses Individually (using the Settings page) ...............................................................................................................16
Option 2: Assigning IP Addresses to Multiple Units (using CSV files) .....................................................................................................................17
Step 5: Connecting Encoders to an Input Source .....................................................................................................................................................18
Switching and Scaling Options .............................................................................................................................................................................19
Seamless Switching ..................................................................................................................................................................................19
Control Options ..............................................................................................................................................................................................20
Primary Control Options ............................................................................................................................................................................20
N-Command Controllers ............................................................................................................................................................................20
Third-Party Controllers ..............................................................................................................................................................................20
N-Act | On-Board, Built-In Control ..............................................................................................................................................................20
KVM Configuration .........................................................................................................................................................................................20
Basic Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................................................20
Encoder Configuration Options ..............................................................................................................................................21
Home Page ....................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Stream Setup Section .........................................................................................................................................................................................23
Management Setup Settings .............................................................................................................................................................................24
Current Source Section .......................................................................................................................................................................................25
General Setup Section ......................................................................................................................................................................................26
Network Page .................................................................................................................................................................................................27
General Section –IP Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................................28
IPv4 Section –IP Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................................29
IPv6 Section –IP Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................................30
Date/Time .......................................................................................................................................................................................................31
802.1x ............................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Video/Audio Page ............................................................................................................................................................................................33
HDMI Video Section –Video section ........................................................................................................................................................................34
Current Source Section – Video section ...................................................................................................................................................................35
Status – Video section .........................................................................................................................................................................................36
Audio Settings Section – Audio Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................37
EDID Section – EDID Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................38

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Security Page ..................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Web Page Section – General Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................40
Security Certificates Section – General Setup ............................................................................................................................................................41
User Security Details Section – Users Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................42
LDAP Section – LDAP Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................................43
Control Page ..................................................................................................................................................................................................44
USB Setting – KVM/USB ......................................................................................................................................................................................45
System Page ...................................................................................................................................................................................................46
Command Log – Log ...........................................................................................................................................................................................47
Debug Log – Log ................................................................................................................................................................................................48
Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) – Status ...........................................................................................................................................................49
Status – Status ..................................................................................................................................................................................................50
Current Source – Status ......................................................................................................................................................................................51
Software – Status ..............................................................................................................................................................................................52
Decoder Configuration Options ..............................................................................................................................................53
Home Page ....................................................................................................................................................................................................54
Stream Setup Section .........................................................................................................................................................................................55
Management Setup Settings .............................................................................................................................................................................56
Current Source Section .......................................................................................................................................................................................57
General Setup Section ......................................................................................................................................................................................58
Network Page .................................................................................................................................................................................................59
General Section –IP Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................................60
IPv4 Section –IP Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................................61
IPv6 Section –IP Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................................62
Date/Time .......................................................................................................................................................................................................63
802.1x ............................................................................................................................................................................................................64
Video/Audio Page ............................................................................................................................................................................................65
HDMI Video Section –Video section ........................................................................................................................................................................66
Current Source Section – Video section ...................................................................................................................................................................67
Status – HDMI Pass-thru – Video section ..................................................................................................................................................................68
Audio Section – Audio Setup .................................................................................................................................................................................69
EDID Section – EDID Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................70
Security Page ..................................................................................................................................................................................................71
Web Page Section – General Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................72
Security Certificates Section – General Setup ............................................................................................................................................................73
User Security Details Section – Users Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................74
LDAP Section – LDAP Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................................75
Control Page ..................................................................................................................................................................................................76
Serial Commands – Serial Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................77
RS232 Settings – Serial Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................78
Serial Settings – Serial Setup .................................................................................................................................................................................79
IR Command – IR Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................80
IR Passthrough Settings – IR Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................81
USB Setting – KVM/USB ......................................................................................................................................................................................82
System Page ...................................................................................................................................................................................................83
Command Log – Log ...........................................................................................................................................................................................84

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Debug Log – Log ................................................................................................................................................................................................85
Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) – Status ...........................................................................................................................................................86
Status – Status ..................................................................................................................................................................................................87
Current Source – Status ......................................................................................................................................................................................88
Software – Status ..............................................................................................................................................................................................89
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................90
Series Default Local/Host Play Troubleshooting Screens ............................................................................................................................................91
Appendix B: Minimum Network Requirements ........................................................................................................................94

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Introducing Your New N2600 Series Devices
Product Overview
The N2600 AV over IP Series belongs to the N-Series product family from AMX and consists of N2612 Encoders, N2622
Decoders, N2615 Wallplate Encoders and N2625 Wallplate Decoders. This series provides a flexible, feature-rich, and simple-to-
deploy digital media distribution and switching solution that can be used in 4K applications with resolutions up to 4096x2160,
with support for HDCP 2.2. This motion-based wavelet codec solution delivers video with nearly imperceptible latency over
standard gigabit Ethernet networks.
Any source can be sent to one or more displays by routing through layer-2/layer-3 switches using standard Cat5e cable. Standard
features include H264 Stream, output scaling, bi-directional serial, IR, embedded 7.1 audio, USB 2.0 and KVM-over-IP extension.
Card versions compatible
with the N-Series N9206 card cage are available for high-density applications.
Features include:
Design flexibility allows you to start as small as 1x1 and grow the system in increments of single sources and devices by
simply adding additional Encoders and Decoders.
 Simultaneously stream an H264 Stream from the N2612 Encoder allowing for maximum flexibility of the system.
 USB 2.0 can be independently routable or follow video.
Output scaling performed at the Decoder for maximum flexibility.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) eliminates the need for a local power supply and speeds installation. Units can still be powered
locally by 12VDC. This allows easy rack-mountable, high-density installations.
Infrared (IR) emitter connection allows control of low-cost, IR-only display devices.
Fast install with Phoenix connectors for power, IR, RS232 serial, and analog audio interfaces.
Pass-through HDMI interface allows easy installation with local display, such as desktop PC applications.
 USB-A and USB-C connections for KVM applications.
Hardware Overview
Refer to the following figures (front and rear panel drawings of these devices) and the Front and Rear Panel Descriptions table on
page 6 for hardware details.
1) USB-C Port
2) HDMI Input
3) Device ID Discovery Button
4) Device Reset Button
FIG. 1 N2615 Encoder Front Panel
5) LED Status Indicators
6) Analog Audio Input
2
1
3
4
5
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1) Analog Audio Out
2) HDMI Out
3) Device ID Discovery Button
4) Device Reset Button
5) Status Indicators
FIG. 2 N2625 Decoder Panel
6) USB-A HID Connector
7) USB-A, USB 2.0 or HID
8) IR Output
9) RS232 Connector
10) HDMI 2 Video Input
2
1
3
4
5
6
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Wallplate Encoder and Decoder Panel Descriptions
Encoder Panel
DISPLAY Video
On (green) when USB-C is detected
USB-C port For Video/KVM/USB 2.0 support.
HDMI VIDEO
On (green
HDMI IN
HDMI video input.
RESET button
Recessed pushbutton. Press to initiate a “warm restart” which causes the processor to reset, but not lose
power. A reset does NOT affect the current settings.
ID button
Recessed pushbutton. Press to send notification out on the network to identify the unit (the notification
causes a pop-up dialog in N-Able and N-Command). Press and hold for 30 seconds to initiate a factory
restore.
IR In port
3-pin terminal Phoenix connector. Provides infrared (IR) input only and passes signal back to the
connected Encoder/Decoder (33-60 kHz; typically, 39 kHz). IR receiver required (not included).
POWER LED
On solid (green) when operating power is supplied (via PoE or local power supply). This activity is also
shown by the PWR LED on the rear panel.
STATUS LED
On flashing (green) when there is software activity. This activity is also shown by the
STAT
LED on the rear
panel.
STREAM LED
On (green) when the unit is streaming video.
HDCP LED
On (Amber) when the unit detects HDCP
LINK/ACT
On (green) / Flashing (green) based on the activity of the ethernet connection to the device.
AUDIO LED
On (green) when analog audio is enabled
AUDIO IN
3.5mm connector, Provide analog audio input
Decoder Panel
AUDIO LED
On (green) when analog audio is enabled
AUDIO OUT
3.5mm connector, Provide analog audio output
HDMI VIDEO
On (green
HDMI OUT
HDMI video output
RESET button
Recessed pushbutton. Press to initiate a “warm restart” which causes the processor to reset, but not lose
power. A reset does NOT affect the current settings.
ID button
Recessed pushbutton. Press to send notification out on the network to identify the unit (the notification
causes a pop-up dialog in N-Able and N-Command). Press and hold for 30 seconds to initiate a factory
restore.
IR In port
3-pin terminal Phoenix connector. Provides infrared (IR) input only and passes signal
back to the connected Encoder/Decoder (33-60 kHz; typically, 39 kHz). IR receiver
required (not included).
POWER LED
On solid (green) when operating power is supplied (via PoE or local power supply).
This activity is also shown by the
PWR
LED on the rear panel.
STATUS LED
On flashing (green) when there is software activity. This activity is also shown by the
STAT
LED on the rear
panel.
STREAM LED
On (green) when the unit is streaming video.
HDCP LED
On (Amber) when the unit detects HDCP
LINK/ACT
On (green) / Flashing (green) based on the activity of the ethernet connection to the device.
IR OUT
3.5mm connector. Provides IR output only (33 to 60 kHz; typically, 39 kHz). An IR emitter not included.
RS232
3.5mm connector which provides a serial control interface. Full duplex communication. Available
terminal speed settings: 1200 to 115200 baud rates.
USB 2.0 Standard- A port (x2)
For USB 2.0 support connect to top connector. For HID support connect to either USB port.

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Installing and Configuring Your AV Equipment
This chapter provides an installation overview as well as a detailed step-by-step process for installation. If you encounter any
problems, refer to the
Troubleshooting section on page 89 for help.
Installation Overview
The N2600 Encoders and Decoders have multiple configuration and installation options. For basic installation guidelines, see the
table below. For more detailed instructions, refer to
Step-by-Step Installation Instructions on page 12.
Basic Installation Guidelines
Connections
Options
Power
Power over Ethernet (PoE): Connect the unit’s P0 port to an active, PoE-enabled network switch.
Network
PoE units:
Using PoE to power the unit, you should already have a network connection.
Daisy-chain configuration: Once network connection is established to one unit, you can daisy-chain additional units by
connecting Ethernet cables between devices using their P0 and/or P1 ports. Keep in mind that the number of units
supported in this configuration is limited by bandwidth (total aggregate streams must be less than 1Gb/s).
NOTE: PoE power is only supplied to the unit connected directly to the network. All other units in the daisy-chain must
have an external power supply.
Video
N2615 Encoders
• For video encoding of a digital source, connect the source to the Encoder’s USB-C or HDMI IN port using a video
cable with an HDMI connector (or adapter).
N2625 Decoders
• For video decoding, connect a digital display to the Decoder’s HDMI OUT port using a video cable with an HDMI
connector (or adapter).
Audio
N2615 Encoders
• For audio encoding, connect a line level analog audio source to the Audio In input 3.5mm connector, or
• Use the HDMI audio embedded with the source connection.
N2625 Decoders
• For audio decoding, connect a line level analog audio device to the Audio Out output 3.5mm connector, or send the
HDMI embedded audio to a connected display’s speakers.
Acceptable I nput / O ut put Types
N2615 Encoder - Input
Digital
HDMI - Native connection. No adapter necessary.
DVI - Appropriate passive adapter required.
DisplayPort- Appropriate passive adapter required.
N2625 Decoder - Output
Digital
HDMI - Native connection. No adapter necessary.
DVI- Appropriate passive adapter required.
DisplayPort - Appropriate ACTIVE adapter required. The N2625 will not output DisplayPort through a passive adapter.
NOTE:
For all other Input/Output types, an active adapter is required.

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Step-by-Step Installation Instructions
This section provides step-by-step guidance for installing and configuring equipment from the N-Series product family on your
network. The steps provided here assume the following to be true:
1. There are switches operational on the network.
N-Series equipment can operate on many different brands of networking equipment. The network itself needs
to meet certain requirements to be able to support deployment. These instructions assume that you have
purchased and installed a pre-configured switch from AMX or that your existing equipment meets the following
physical and protocol requirements:
• Layer 2 (with IGMP Multicast Protocol), OR Layer 3 (also known as “multi-layer”)
• Gigabit Ethernet
• IGMP Snooping
• IGMP Snooping Querier (which only needs to be enabled on a single switch within the network)
• Capable of Jumbo Frames (due to frame density)
NOTE: To proceed with this installation, the switches must already be successfully connected to your network. If
needed, refer to your product’s documentation for installation instructions.
2. Deployment considerations have been made for the addition of high-speed video.
Our Networked AV solutions provide unsurpassed video and audio quality at bandwidths appropriate to any
network segment or link. Matrix switches as large as 1200x800 have been constructed on a house network
using N-Series equipment. Alternatively, many customers choose to deploy on physically separate networks in
order to use low-cost network appliances but keep video traffic separate from data and voice.
3. N-Able software has been loaded on the computer you are using to configure the equipment.
From your host computer, download N-Able (our free setup utility software):
PC version - http://www.amx.com/products/N-ABLE-PC.asp
This software is designed to set up and control the equipment during initial deployment, however, it is not
always the best solution for production-type or primary user control. Refer to Control Options on page 19 for
details on the available control options.
NOTE: Fora more detailed requirements list, refer to Appendix B: Minimum Network Requirements on page 93.
Step 1: Setting Up Your Host Computer
In order to communicate with N-Series products, your devices must be on the same subnet as the host computer. N2600 units are
shipped in DHCP mode and the IP address will be assigned automatically based on the network DHCP server. If no DHCP server is
found, the unit will use Auto IP mode with a default IP address of 169.254.xxx.xxx.
Before beginning installation, you may need to make some changes to the computer running N-Able. These steps show how this
can be accomplished in a Microsoft Windows environment.
1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center .
2. Select Change

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4. Scroll down in the list to the
Internet Protocol Version 4
option. Highlightit
and click the Properties
button.

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NOTE: If the computer does not need Internet access, you can simply enter a unique 169.254.xxx.xxx IP address with a 255.255.0.0
subnet mask. Contact your network administrator if you are unsure of how to configure the existing network. N-Series units will not
self-assign in the 169.254.0.xxx range.
NOTE: If the computer has a statically-assigned IP address, click the Advanced button. Then click Add to enter a unique
169.254.xxx.xxx address with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.0.0 and a Default Gateway of 169.254.1.1.
Step 2: Connecting Decoders to the Network
The digital connection from a Decoder HDMI OUT port to a display is accomplished using either a HDMI cable or DVI-D (through
adapter). N2600 units support embedded audio input and output on the HDMI ports; however, some display devices (e.g.,
many
monitors)
do not support embedded audio. When using such a display, use the AUDIO port for separate transmission of sound and
turn HDMI Audio off (on the Settings page) to avoid video display issues.
Power is supplied via a PoE-enabled switch. Refer to the following steps and Figure 9 for guidance.
1. Using a minimum Cat-5e cable, connect your N-Series Decoder’s P0 port to a PoE-enabled switch. This provides both network
and power
connection.
2. Connect the display you would like to use for that Decoder (monitor, projector, etc.) to the Decoder’s HDMI OUT port using an
HDMI cable (or DVI through adapter). This must be a digital video connection.
FIG. 9 Decoder Connections
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until all Decoders are installed on the network.
5.
address option, and enter the
static IP address provided to you
by your network administrator.
HDMI Cable

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4. Once the Decoders and displays are connected and powered up, the LocalPlay screen appears on the displays.
NOTE: If the LocalPlay screen does not appear, refer to the chapter Troubleshooting on page 89 for more guidance.
NOTE: In order for the unit to receive PoE, it must be connected to a switch or other equipment that has a PoE PSE (Power Sourcing
Equipment) port.
CAUTION: Do not run wiring that is connected to a PoE PSE port outside of the building where the PSE resides. It is for intra-building
use only.
Step 3: Connecting Encoders to the Network and Configuring Stream
Settings
1. Using a Cat-5e cable, connect your N-Series Encoder’s P0 port to a PoE-enabled switch.
NOTE: In order for the unit to receive PoE, it must be connected to a switch or other equipment that has a PoE PSE port.
2. In N-Able, select the Unit Management tab and click the Auto Discover button (if the table has not already populated itself
with the installed units). See Figure 10.
FIG. 10 Unit Management Page
3. Find your Encoder in the list. N2600 units are displayed on the following tabs:
• Unit Management tab — N2600 units have N2600 E n c o d e r / D e c o d er listed in their Type fields.
• Video Matrix tab — N2600 units are found on the N2600 sub-tab (as shown in Figure 11).
NOTE: If using multiple Encoders in your set up, it is important to plug in and configure one Encoder at a time. All Encoders come pre-
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FIG. 11 Video Matrix Page
4. Double-click the Encoder’s name in the list. The Login page is displayed (see Figure 12). If prompted, use the following default
login credentials to log in for the first time. These can be changed later on the Settings page.
Default username: admin
Default password: password
FIG. 12 Login Page
NOTE: The Login page is only displayed if N-Able's stored username/password does not match the uni t ' s username/password. A
default system will match.
5. The Settings page is displayed (see Figure 13).
6. Change the Stream setting. We recommend setting Stream to a number between 2 and 254 (it is required that the number be
less than 32,512).
Encoders listed along the top
Decoders listed along the bottom

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FIG. 13 Changing Stream Setting
7. Repeat these steps until all Encoders are connected to the network and configured with an appropriate Stream number.
NOTE: Each Encoder’s Stream number must be unique to all other Encoders on the network.
NOTE: Screen-by-screen descriptions of the web interface options are provided for your reference in the Encoder Configuration
Options section on page 23 and the Decoder Configuration Options section on page 39.
Step 4: Configuring Decoder and Encoder IP addresses (if needed)
By default, all Decoders and Encoders are preset to DHCP mode. When first connected to the network, an IP address is assigned
automatically based on the network DHCP server. If no DHCP server is found, the unit will use Auto IP mode (with an IP address
pre-configured to 169.254.xxx.xxx with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0).
How IP Address Changes Affect Unit Control
As discussed previously, N-Able control is dependent upon the host computer being in the same IP address range as the N-Series
devices. Therefore, before making any N2600 IP address changes, we recommend having two statically assigned IP addresses on
your computer.
Configure the first IP address to be in the range of the default N-Series IP settings (i.e., in the 169.254.xxx.xxx range), AND
Configure a second IP address in the range of the IP address you are planning to assign to the units (or when using DHCP,
an address within the defined range for your network).
Changing IP Addresses
There are two ways to assign new IP addresses to your N2600 units using N-Able:
Option 1: Log in to each unit individually and make the changes on the Settings page.
Option 2: Export a comma-separated value (CSV) file, make changes to all units in the resulting file, and import the CSV file
into N-Able to apply the changes.
Option 1: Assigning IP Addresses Individually (using the Settings page)
1. Find the unit you wish to change in the control matrix (either on the Unit Management tab or the Video Matrix > N2600 tab).
2. Double-click the unit and log in.
3. Go to the Network page and select MWC IP Setup page make IP address changes for that unit either by setting a STATIC address
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(see Figure 14).
FIG. 14 MWC IP Setup of the Network settings
4. Click the Save button.
5. Return to the Settings page through the newly configured IP address.
NOTE: If you lose communication for any reason, unplug the N2600, wait one minute, and plug it back in. This restores the unit to the
original IP address.
Option 2: Assigning IP Addresses to Multiple Units (using CSV files)
N-Able has the ability to export and import CSV files. Once units are auto-discovered in N-Able, the CSV file can be exported into
Excel where parameters such as IP address, subnet mask, gateway, stream number, audio settings, etc. can be configured. Once
configured, import the CSV file back into N-Able to assign those parameters to the appropriate devices. Reboot the devices to
activate the new settings. This procedure can be used to configure multiple networked AV devices at the same time. It can also
provide valuable diagnostics by allowing you to see the last known device configuration as well as scan the network for new devices
(regardless of IP configuration).
To configure units using a CSV file, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that you have performed an Auto Discover (on the Unit Management tab of N-Able) since connecting all of the new
units to the network.
2. From the N-Able main menu bar, select Menu > Export CSV.
3. Select Default on the next screen that opens.
4. Click Ok on the pop-up box informing you that a CSV file is about to be generated.
5. Select the location to save the exported settings file.
NOTE: A CSV file editor (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Notepad etc.) is necessary to proceed.
6. The folder containing your CSV file displays. Double-click the file to open it.
7. You can use this file to edit the IP mode, IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP address, stream number, etc. Once all changes
have been made, save the file.
8. Go back into N-Able and select Menu > Import CSV.
9. Browse to your saved CSV file and click Import.

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Step 5: Connecting Encoders to an Input Source
Having already connected the Encoder(s) to the network and made the appropriate settings changes (as described in Step 3 and
Step 4), you can now connect to the appropriate AV source(s). This connection from an Encoder HDMI IN port to an input source is
accomplished using either an HDMI cable or DVI-I (through adapter).
1. Connect the source you would like to use for the Encoder (camera, laptop, etc.) to the Encoder’s HDMI IN port using an HDMI
cable. This connection can be digital or analog.
2. Repeat until all Encoders are connected to their sources.
FIG. 15 Encoder Connection to Source
HDMI Cable

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Switching and Scaling Options
N-Series Encoders and Decoders make up a true AV matrix solution. In other words, one input can go to any or all outputs.
Decoders have internal scaling capabilities. Keep the following in mind:
The input of an Encoder is the video and/or audio signal going into the Encoder.
The output of an Encoder is the network stream.
The input of a Decoder is the network stream.
The output of a Decoder is the digital video and/or audio being transmitted out to the display device.
 Upscaling is fully supported.
 Downscaling is supported only if the input is 3840x2160 and the Decoder scaler is set to 1080p50/60. Any other attempts
at downscaling are not recommended/supported.
Seamless Switching
The N2600 Series supports seamless switching capability if the scalers in the Decoders are all set to the same resolution and
refresh rate. If the scalers are off, all of the
sources must have the same resolution and refresh rate.
To get streams onto a Decoder, use the Video Matrix tab to route video from an Encoder to a Decoder. This works seamlessly if the
previously mentioned settings are true. All you have to do is click the common cell on the matrix and click the Take button. See
Figure 16 for an example.
FIG. 16 Seamless Switching Using the Video Matrix
Clicking this cell causes the Decoder named N2622 – Test
to be prepared to subscribe to the encoder named
Test – N2612.
Clicking Take will accept the route
and the orange dot will turn green.

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Control Options
For the most part, once the initial setup is complete, you will be primarily managing/configuring the Decoders. To better
understand, think of Encoders as radio stations and Decoders as car radios. The Encoders are supplying the streams and, using the
Decoders, you can “tune in” to the stream you want. N-Series, N-Control solutions (N-Command and N-Act) provide you with the
most flexible management options available, insuring you are getting the most from your digital media system.
Primary Control Options
During initial configuration and setup, the free N-Able setup utility (version 2023.2.6 or higher) is sufficient. However, we do not
recommend N-Able for production-level, primary-user control.
N-Command Controllers
These web-based hardware Controllers offer intuitive, powerful management of equipment, content, bandwidth utilization, and
AV switching (using a web-based, point-and-click graphical matrix). The N-Command product line also offers:
Simplified ASCII interface for third-party control via TCP/IP.
 N8002 controllers have leader / follower failover protection.
Graphical presentation of video network connections.
 Full configuration control: assign fixed IP addresses for each N-Series component, adjust variable bitrate for each video
stream, etc.
 Additional software bundles (free with N-Command) allow you to easily create attractive touch panels for N-Series and
third-party equipment control, as well as build software design walls of any size. Visit our website for more details on
the
available N-Command Controllers.
Third-Party Controllers
The N2600 Series is capable of interfacing with third-party control systems such as Crestron, Q-Sys, Extron, Etc.. For direct
control of N2600 units from any Third-Party Control system, please use the Direct Control API (available on our website).
N-Act | On-Board, Built-In Control
All N-Series Encoders and Decoders have on-board, built-in control capability via events that can trigger any number of TCP/UDP
commands to other IP controllable devices. Included free with all N-Series Encoders/Decoders. **Available later 2023 via
firmware update.
KVM Configuration
The N2600 Encoders and Decoders are KVM-capable. By default, KVM connections are enabled.
Basic Setup
Follow these steps for basic KVM configuration:
1. On the N2612 Encoder, connect the USB Micro-B or on the N2615 Encoder, connect the USB C port to the computer to be
controlled.
2. Connect the computer’s video output to the N2612 Encoder’s HDMI 1 IN or HDMI 2 IN or on the N2615 HDMI IN or USB C port.
3. On the N2600 Series Decoder, connect the HDMI OUT to the display.
4. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the Decoder’s USB Standard-A ports (they can be plugged into either port).
NOTE: For wireless devices, simply plug the wireless signal receivers into these ports. For keyboard and mouse combos (with a single
connection) use the keyboard port.
5. Using N-Able, click the Unit Management tab.
6. Click the Auto Discover button to discover your new devices (if you have not already done so).
7. Once discovery is complete (and you see the new units listed in N-Able), click the Video Matrix tab.
8. On the matrix, click the common cell for the desired Encoder/Decoder streaming combination.
9. Click the Take button to make the change to your matrix. The radio button turns green to indicate the connection was
successful.
10. Check the KVM Enable box on the Encoders and Decoders being used (this setting is found on the Control > KVM/USB > KVM
Setting page).
11. On the Decoder Control > KVM/USB > KVM Setting page, enter the KVM Encoder’s IP address (in the KVM IP field).
NOTE: Multiaccess is enabled by default, you can have multiple Decoders attached to a single Encoder. Simply go to each Decoder’s
Settings page and enable KVM and input the Encoder’s IP address (or create the connection in N-Able, as described in the steps
above).