Harman AMX NMX-ENC-N2612S-C User manual

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Attaching Signal and Control Cables
The following table explains how to attach cables to the front of the Encoder.
IMPORTANT: Encoders must be securely mounted and connected to the switch before
attaching the remaining cables.
NOTE: Any switch handling the N2612S-C Encoder video stream must be congured to
support jumbo frames. Disable the wireless adapter on your computer (it must be hard-
wired to the switch).
Basic Cabling Guidelines
Connector Description
External
Power
External Power
Connect a 12v regulated power supply (P/N N9312) to the unit’s two-pin
terminal block plug connector labeled 12V 2A
P0 (PoE+) PoE+
Connect the units P0 port to an active, PoE+ enabled network switch.
HDMI IN 1 Digital Video Connection
For video encoding of a digital source, connect from the source to
the Encoder’s HDMI IN connector using a video cable with an HDMI
connector (or adapter).
HDMI IN 2 Digital Video Connection
For video encoding of a digital source, connect from the source to the
Encoder’s HDMI IN 2connector using a video cable with an HDMI
connector (or adapter).
HDMI OUT Digital Video Connection
For video decoding of a digital source, connect from the display to the
Decoder’s HDMI OUT connector using a video cable with an HDMI
connector (or adapter).
AUDIO IN -
STEREO
Audio Encoding
Insert an analog audio cable from the source into the AUDIO IN
STEREO jack (optional) or use the embedded audio from the video
source.
IR OUT IR Connection
Insert an IR cable blaster from the IR device being controlled into the
IR OUT jack (optional).
RS-232 Serial Control Connection
Insert a RS-232 cable from a RS-232 enabled device into the RS-232
jack (optional).
The table shows LED states on initial power up. If not normal, check connections.
Indicator LEDs Normal
power up Indicates
Front LEDs
POWER Green PoE+/External power is applied.
STATUS Green On flashing (green) when there is software activity.
Rear LEDs
POWER Green PoE+/External power is applied.
STAT Green On flashing (green) when there is software activity.
HDMI Green On when HDMI sync is detected
STREAM Green On when the unit is streaming to the network.
RESET and ID Buttons
FIG. 4 BUTTONS LOCATED ON FRONT OF UNIT
ID button - (Press and release)
Identies the unit in N-Able.
(Press and hold 30 seconds)
set Encoder back to factory
defaults.
RESET button - (Press and release)
Resets Encoder’s CPU.
QUICK START GUIDE
NMX-ENC-N2612S-C Encoder
Overview
The SVSI NMX-ENC-N2612S Encoder is part of the N2600 Series and used in conjunction
with N2600 Series Decoders for transmission of video, audio, control, and USB 2.0
over Ethernet. All Encoders and Decoders of the N2600 Series feature balanced audio,
HDMI video connections, and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE+). The N2600 Series Decoders
support output scaling and limited output downscaling options.
FIG. 1 N2612S-C CARD ENCODER
Installing the N2612S-C Encoder Card:
Follow the steps below to install your new N2612S-C Encoder into an existing N9206
Card Frame.
1. Gently slide the N2612S-C into the card cage slot. Make sure the card is properly
aligned with the guides. The N2612S-C front LED indicators should align with the
holes in the cage faceplate. See Fig. 2.
FIG. 2 Installing Cards
2. Align the thumb screw on to the back plate before seating the N2612S-C into the
cage.
3. Firmly seat the N2612S-C and tighten the thumb screw by hand to secure the
N2612S-C.
4. Use the 2-pin phoenix connector cable with ferrite core attached to connect
the N2612S-C 12VDC input phoenix connector to one of the N9206 six 12VDC
outputs.
5. Repeat these steps until all N2612S-C are properly installed. See Fig. 3.
FIG. 3 Fully Populated N9206
6. For proper airow, cover any unused card slots with faceplate blanks. Blanks are
sold separately (part number NMX-ACC-N9210).
7. Make sure the N9206 power is plugged in for proper cooling. The POWER LED
on the front of the N9206 should ALWAYS be on when cards are installed and
powered on.

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Establishing Connection
N2612S-C Encoders are shipped with DHCP as their default IP mode. The IP address
is assigned automatically based on the network DHCP server. If no DHCP server is
found, the unit will use Auto IP mode instead (with a default IP address of 169.254.
xxx.xxx).
Before using your N2612S-C Encoder unit, it must be congured using the free N-Able
device management software. However, you will not be able to congure units until
they are in the same subnet as the host computer. The sample steps below show how
the required changes (to the host computer’s IP settings) are made in a Windows
environment.
▪Steps for IP address conguration:
1. From the Control Panel > Network and Internet dialog box, select
Network and Sharing Center.
2. Select Change adapter settings.
3. Select the wired interface connected to your AV network.
4. Click the Properties button.
5. Scroll down in the list to the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
option. Highlight it and click the Properties button.
6. Enable the Use the following IP address option, and enter the static IP
address provided to you by your network administrator.
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. Please
contact your network administrator if you are unsure of how to congure the
existing interface. If the computer has a statically assigned IP address, click on the
Advanced button. Then click Add to enter a unique 169.254.xxx.xxx address with a
subnet of 255.255.0.0.
▪Steps for auto discovering devices on the network:
1. Use the host computer to download and install the latest version of N-Able:
PC Version - http://www.amx.com/products/N-ABLE-C.asp
2. Attach your N2612S-C Encoder unit(s) to the managed network switch.
3. Connect the host computer to the same managed network switch.
4. Open the N-Able application.
Note: If all devices do not appear automatically, click the Auto Discover button
on the
Unit Management tab. This issues a broadcast command that will discover
all units.
▪Logging in Using N-Able Software
Once the host IP address is congured properly, you can view all discovered
units using the N-Able software. Access the N2612S-C Encoder units from the
following tabs:
• Unit Management tab - N2600 Encoder/Decoder is listed in the Type
eld.
• Video Matrix tab - N2612S-C Encoder units are found on the N2600 sub-
tab of this screen.
Double-click the unit’s name (in one of the lists mentioned above) to view its
Settings page. If prompted, enter admin and password for the default username
and password. Once logged in, you can change the username and password (using
the options on the unit’s Settings page). From this page, you can access any of
the main pages of the unit’s GUI.
NOTE: If you would like for N-Able to support auto-login to your units, make sure
N-Able’s Device Auto-login settings match the unit’s username and password (by
selecting N-Able > Settings from the N-Able tool bar).
NOTE: N2612S-C Encoder units can be congured to force HTTPS connections, so
your web browser may give you a security warning. N-Able on Windows will ask you
to download OpenSSL for Windows to connect HTTPS.
Basic USB 2.0 Setup
The N2612S-C Encoders and N2600 Series Decoders are USB 2.0-capable. By default,
USB connections are enabled and congured to follow video switching. Follow
these steps for basic USB 2.0 setup.
1. On the N2612S-C Encoder, connect the USB-Micro port to the computer to be
controlled.
2. Connect the computer’s video output to the Encoder’s HDMI IN port.
3. On the N2600 Series Decoder, connect the HDMI OUT to the display.
4. Connect a USB 2.0 device to the Decoder’s USB Standard-A ports (they can be
plugged into either 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. See the screen shot below for an example.
9. Click the Take button to make the change to your matrix. The radio button
turns green to indicate the connection was successful.
FIG. 5 CREATING STREAMING COMBINATIONS
Video/USB Switching Options
Switching Option Description
USB Follows Video By default, units can be switched using N-Able without
modifying the configuration. When you switch video streams
(using the matrix as shown above) the USB functionality will
follow the video.
Independent USB
Switching
Use N-Able’s USB Matrix tab to switch USB control (without
affecting video).
Independent Video
Switching
To switch video streams without affecting USB control, first
select N-Able > Settings from N-Able’s main menu. When
the N-Able Settings dialog box is displayed, disable the
USB follows Video switching for KVM units. Now you
can use the Video Matrix to switch video streams only.
Specications
Product Specifications
Sku Available: AMX-N26E001C
Power
Requirements:
PoE: Powered via a PoE+ switch or other equipment with a PoE+
source. Conforms to IEEE 802.3at Class 4 (802.3at Type 2).
External: 2.0 amp @ 12 volts DC; 100-240 Volt AC power supply,
P/N N9312 (Sold separately) or via N9206 Card Cage (Sold
separately)
Dimensions: 20 cm x 12.7 cm x 2.7 cm (LxWxH)
Product
Weight:
0.74 lbs (Approx. 0.34 kg)
Shipping
Weight:
1.30 lbs (Approx. 0.59 kg)
Certifications: FCC, CE, and UL
Environmental: Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Installation AMX N9206 Card Cage *
NOTE: *Card cage (part number FGN9206) required for rack mounting. Card cage
accommodates up to six N-Series Encoder and Decoder cards (mix and match any
series).
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