KanexPro EXT-AVIPH264TX User manual

EXT-AVIPH264TX
USER MANUAL
H.264 HDMI® Encoder over IP w/ POE &
RS-232
All Rights Reserved
Version: Ext-AVIPH264TX_2017V1.0

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Preface
Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures displayed
in this manual are for reference only. Different models and specifications are
subject to the actual product.
This manual is only for operational instruction, not for any maintenance
usage. The functions described in this version are updated till June 2016. Any
changes of functions and parameters since then will be informed separately.
Please refer to the dealers for the latest details.
All product function is valid till 2017-6-2.
Trademarks
Product model and logo are trademarks. Any other trademarks mentioned in
this manual are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No
part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without the prior written
consent.
FCC Statement
This equipment can generate, use, and radiate radio frequency energyand, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply
with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a commercial installation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference, in which case the user at their own expense will be required to
take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture
would void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To ensure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully
before using the device. Save this manual for further reference.
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing
material for possible future shipment.
Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock
and injury to persons.
Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in
electrical shock or burn.
Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause
damage, deterioration or malfunction.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not install this product near water.
Do not place any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by
overheating.
Keep the module away from liquids.
Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment
damage. If an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the
module immediately.
Do not twist/pull by force the ends of the optical cable. It can cause
malfunction.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the
power cord to the device before cleaning.
Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period.
Information on disposal for scrapped devices: Do not burn or mix with
general household waste; please treat the devices as normal electrical
waste.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction………………………………………………………………………….5
1.1 Introduction to EXT-AVIPH264TX……………………………………………….5
1.2 Features……………………………………………………………………..5
1.3 Package Content………………………………………………………………………………..6
2. Specifications………………………………………………………………………..6
3. Panel Description…………………………………………………………………….8
3.1 TX Panel……………………………………………………………………..8
3.2 RX Panel……………………………………………………………………..8
3.3 Panel Drawing…………………………………………………………………………………10
4. Installation and Configuration…………………………………………………………11
5. RS232 and Baud Rate ………………………………………………………………18
6. Firmware Update……………………………………………………………………18
7. PC Tool Instructions…………………………………………………………………19
8.After-sales Service Warranty…………………………………………………………26
9. How To Use VLC………………………………………………………………………………………..27
10. Warranty………………………………………………………………………………………………..31

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Introduction
1.1 Introduction to EXT-AVIP264TX
The KanexPro EXT-AVIPH264TX is an AV over IP Encoder with an HDMI
input and Ethernet out which uses advanced H.264 compression algorithm to
transmit full HD 1080p from HDMI based sources with less bandwidth over
LAN network. It supports PoE (power over Ethernet) with distances over a
single CATx up to 394 ft. (120m) delivering one-to-one, one-to-many and
many-to-many over the Ethernet switch.
1.2 Features
•Encode and extend pure 1080p resolutions up to 394' / 120 meters
•Features real-time AV coding and decoding to broadcast 1080p
•H.264 Compression technology
•Can be used with DVI connection
•Supports one to many, many to many and point to point broadcasting
•Dual power input: 802.3af compliant w/ POE & DC 5V
•(No need power supply when connecting with POE Switch)
•Can be cascaded to multiple AV over IP Extenders
•Support LPCM audio format
•Smart IP Address Setting: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
•Wide-band IR pass through to control the source (38khz to 56khz)
•By pass 2 - way UART/RS232 (Up to 115200), use remote controller to
select 8 group Baud rate
•Support one to one, one to many, many to one, many to many modes,
with large cascading.
1.3. Packing Content
1). 1x Transmitter
2). 1x Receiver
3). 1x IR-TX cable
4). 1x IR-RX cable
5). 2X IR Ext Cable
6). 1x Manual
7). 8x screws
8). 4xdetachable mounting ears
9). 2xPhoenix plugs for RS232 cable termination
10). 2x Remote controller

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11). 2x Power adapter 5V 1A
2. Specifications
Performance
Protocol
H.264 encoder over TCP/IP
Support Video format
480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080
p@60HZ
Support Audio format
LPCM, Audio sampling rate 48KHZ
Streaming Bit Rate
15Mbps
HDCP
Compliant
IR Frequency
38 -56 KHZ
RS232 Baud rate
Default 2400bps, total 8 options
IP setting &Group ID setting
Default IP
TX: 192.168.1.11 ; RX: 192.168.1.12
Group ID
Group 00 ~ group 63
Request for Switch/Router
Support IGMP, support DHCP
Connectors on Transmitter
Input
1xHDMI Female port
Output
1x RJ45 output, 1x HDMI looping
output
RS232
Phoenix RS232 port
IR
IR TX port (Support 38K-56KHz)
IR Ext port (Support 38KHz)
Connectors on Receiver
Input
1xRJ45 input
Output
1xHDMI Female port looping output
RS232
Phoenix RS232 port
IR
IR RX port (Support 38K-56KHz)
IR Ext port (Support 38KHz)
Environmental & Power Requirements
Operating temperature
-5 to +35 ℃（+23 to +95℉）
Operating Humidity Range
5 to 90%RH (No Condensation)
Power supply
DC 5V 1A
Power consumption
Max 3 watt
Physical
Dimension
TX:119x79.5x28mm;RX:

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119x79.5x28mm
Net Weight
TX: 0.28KG; RX:0.28KG
Supported input resolution
Frequency
Resolution
50Hz
576i
576P
720P
1080P
1080i
60Hz/59.94Hz
480i
480P
720P
1080P
30Hz/29.97Hz
1080P
24Hz
1080P
25Hz
1080P
VESA Resolution
Frequency
Resolution
50Hz
576i
576P
720P
1080P
1080i
60Hz/59.94Hz
480i
480P
720P
1080P
30Hz/29.97Hz
1080P
24Hz
1080P
25Hz
1080P

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3. Panel description
3.1 TX
1) DC 5V 1A input 2) Green indicator of data status
3) Red indicator of power input 4) HDMI output for local display
5) HDMI input 6) CAT5e/6 output
7) IR-TX 8) RS232 port
9) IR-Ext 10) LED to show the Group ID
11) Press the button for the previous Group ID
12) Press the button for the next Group ID 13) Reset button
①the green LED will blink once the unit is working.
②The LED indicator will glow bright red once the power supply is
connected.
3.2 RX

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1) DC 5V 1A input 2) Green indicator of data status
3) Red indicator of power input 4) HDMI output
5) CAT5e/6 input 6) IR-RX
7) RS232 port 8) IR-Ext
9) LED to show the Group ID
10) Press the button for the previous Group ID
11) Press the button for the next Group ID 12) Reset button
①The green LED will blink once the unit is working.
②The LED indicator will glow bright red once the power supply is
connected.
3). How to connect the IR Cable
Remote of the source
Remote of the HDMI extender

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3.3 Panel Drawing
Transmitter
Receiver

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4. Installation and Configuration
Setup HDMI TX and RX
When connecting point to point, no need to configure TX and RX,
When connecting point to many, many to point and many to many, please
make sure every TX and RX has unique IP and MAC address, every TX has
unique group ID.
AV over IP Extender has been assigned unique default MAC address for
every TX and RX, so you don’t have to set the MAC for the units.
You just need to set the IP address and Group ID following bellowing steps.
Setting the IP address
A). DHCP (Dynamic host configuration protocol)
If you are using a Switch that supports DHCP, please enable DHCP so that
the Switch will assign a unique IP for TX and RX, and you don’t need to
change the IP for the units manually.
B). Set the IP via web browser
If you are using a Switch that doesn’t support DHCP, please change the
default IP for TX (192.168.1.11) and RX (192.168.1.12) manually.
AHTTP server is embedded in each TX and RX. You can set up IP address
for HDMI Extender via web browser
The default IP address of the TX is 192.168.1.11, user name: admin,
password: admin

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The default IP address of the RX is 192.168.1.12
Step 1: Make sure the Transmitter and PC are in the same domain.
Access the Network Setting Control Panel in Windows and locate your
Lan connection. Under Windows 7, this can be done by clicking Start >
Control Panel >Network Sharing center>Change adapter settings >
Properties >Internet Protocol Version4 (TCP/IPv4). Change the IP address fi
eld to 192.168.1.1
(0-255). After that press "OK" to save the configuration.
※The PC and TX/RX should be in the same domain.
※The IP address of PC should be different from the IP address of
TX and RX.
Step 2: Use an Ethernet Cable to connect the PC (or laptop) and the
extender. the power LED for the extender is red and the green status is
blinking.
Step 3: Login in IE: 192.168.1.11 (default IP for TX) or 192.168.1.12(default
IP for RX), You can setup IP address for the TX and RX. TX requires user
name: admin and password: admin
Please set IP address for each TX and each RX, IP: 192.168.1.XX (XX:1-255.
all IP address for TX and RX must be different and can’t be same as the PC’s
address.)
Step 4: After selecting “Use DHCP” or reset the IP Address, click “Submit”
(transmitter) or “update DHCP” (Receiver).
Step 5: Click “Reboot”.

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Step 6: Restart the extender after resting the IP Address.
Choose the Group ID and Baud Rate by Remote controller
(When the LED shows “00”, it’s ready to work)
①Press the button, switch to
choose the Group ID or Baud rate.
②Factory reset. Press the button for
3 seconds, the LED will flicker then
turn to “00”, you have successfully
finished the factory reset.
Choose Group ID 00-63
1). Press “+” or “–” to change to the previous or next Group ID.
2). Press the No to change Group ID. For example, if you need change to 01,
press “0”, then press “1”.
Choose the Baud Rate
Press the Button, switch to Baud Rate mode, press “+” or “–” to change the
Baud Rate.
F0 = 2400 (default)
F1 = 4800
F2 = 9600
F3 = 19200
F4 = 28800
F5 = 38400
F6 = 57600
F7 = 115200
3). How to choose the source:
For example, when the connection is:
Source (DVD1) - TX (TX1) - Gigabit Switch –RX (RX1) - TV1
Source (DVD2) - TX (TX2) - Gigabit Switch –RX (RX2) - TV2
Source (DVD3) - TX (TX3) - Gigabit Switch –RX (RX3) - TV3
The group ID of transmitters is:
TX1 (01)
TX2 (02)
TX3 (03)
If you need display Source on TV1, then just set Group ID of RX1 same as
TX1: 01(see below picture).

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TX 1 RX 1
Set the group ID for TX and RX via web browser
Step 1: Make sure the Transmitter and PC are in the same domain.
(Refer to 5.1.1)
Step 2: Use an Ethernet Cable to connect the PC (or laptop) and the
Extender. the power LED for the extender is red and the green status
LED is blinking.
Step 3: Power on the TX or RX with 5V 1Apower supply.
Step 4: Login in IE: 192.168.1.11 (default IP for TX) or 192.168.1.12(default IP
for RX), TX requires user name: admin and password: admin.
Step5: Change the group ID at “Stream setting”, “00” means group “00” here
which can be chosen from 00 to 63.
Step 6: Click “Submit” (transmitter) or update (receiver).
※When you change the group ID on both Web browser and Remote
controller, the units will follow the latest one.
※If you change the Group ID on web browser, it can’t be shown
on the LED.
4.2 Preparing the switch
Whendoing point to many and many to many, it requires a switch to distribute
the sources. We suggest you use the Switch that supports IGMP and DHCP.
IGMP feature help to manage the group ID which is related to switch the
sources; DHCP allow the switch to assign an IP for TX and RX automatically,
please enable DHCP of the switch.
4.3 Connection
※Please don’t insert into or pull out HDMI cable when power on.
Please connect cable only when power is off.
4.3.1 Point to point
1. Connect the source device and the Transmitter unit with HDMI Cable.
2. Connect the HDMI looping output of the Transmitter to the local HDMI
display.

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3. Connect another HDMI display and the HDMI Receiver unit with HDMI
Cable.
4. Connect the Transmitter and Receiver with Cat5e/6 cable
5. Connect the IR TX cable into “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 with IR.
6. Connect one RS-232 Cable from the PC or automation system to the
RS-232 port on the Transmitter; Connect one RS-232 cable from the
Receiver to the RS-232 device to be controlled.
7. Power on Transmitter and Receiver with adapter 5V 1A.
NOTE: Insert/Extract cables gently.
4.3.2 Compatible with Video Player such as VLC etc
4.3.3 Point to many
1. Setting the IP address for Transmitter & Receiver and preparing the switch
following the steps as instructed above (5.1.1&5.2)
2. Connect the source device and the Transmitter unit with HDMI Cable.

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3. Connect the HDMI looping output of the Transmitter to the local HDMI
Display.
4. Connect the transmitter and the switch/router with cat5e or cat6 cable.
5. Connect all the Receivers and the switch/ router with Cat5e/6 cable.
6. Connect the HDMIdisplays and the HDMI Receiver units with HDMICable.
7. Connect the IR TX cable into “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 with IR.
8. Connect one RS-232 Cable from the PC or automation system to the
RS-232 port on the Transmitter; Connect one RS-232 cable from the
Receiver to the RS-232 device to be controlled.
9. Power on Transmitter and Receiver with adapter 5V1A, power on the
switch with its adapter.
※Daisy chain the switch if its RJ45 port is not enough.
※The quantity of Receiver is up to 255pcs.
4.3.4 Many to many
1. Setting the IP address for Transmitter & Receiver and preparing the switch
following the steps as instructed above (5.1.1&5.2)
2. Connect the source device and the Transmitter unit with HDMI Cable.
3. Connect the HDMI looping output of the Transmitter to the local HDMI
Display.
4. Connect the transmitters and the switch/router with cat5e or cat6 cable
5. Connect the Receivers and the switch/ router with Cat5e/6 cable
6. Connect the HDMIdisplays and the HDMIReceiver units with HDMI Cable.
7. Connect the IR TX cable into “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 with IR.
8. Connect one RS-232 Cable from the PC or automation system to the
RS-232 port on the Transmitter; Connect one RS-232 cable from the
Receiver to the RS-232 device to be controlled.
9. Power on Transmitter and Receiver with adapter 5V1A, power on the
switch with its adapter.

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10. Choose the source by Remote controller or Web browser as instructed
above (5.1.2)
※Daisy chain the switch if its RJ45 port is not enough.
※The quantity of Transmitter is no more than 64 pcs.
※The total quantity of Transmitter and Receiver is less than
256 pcs.
※The total qty of TX, RX, Switch is less than 256pcs.
5. RS232 and Baud rate
The unit provides a path to pass through the RS232 signal, RS232 passes

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from TX to RX or from RX to TX, connect to your RS232 devices, such as PC,
IP Camera, Creston control panel, Smart Matrix, printer and Scanner and so
on. It works when TX, RX and your RS232 devices baud rate is the same.
The default baud rate of TX and RX is 2400 which is frequently used for most
devices.
5.2 Baud rate setting
5.2.1 Setting the Baud rate via Web Browser
Login TX and RX with their default IP (TX: 192.168.1.11; RX: 192.168.1.12)
to modify the Baud Rate which range from default 2400 to 115200.
※When you change the Baud rate on both Web browser and Remote
controller, the units will follow the latest one.
※Please send the data in the same group ID.
6. Firmware update
We provide the firmware to upgrade the units when it is necessary. Please
follow up bellowing steps to update the firmware.
Step1: Connect TX / RX to the PC with a short Cat5e cable
Step2: Power on TX/ RX with power adapter 5V1A.
Step3: Login TX or RX with their default IP (TX: 192.168.1.11; RX:
192.168.1.12) on web browser, TX requires user name: admin and password:
admin
Step4: Click “choose File” on the interface and find out the latest version
firmware
Step5: Click “Upgrade”, the process will takes seconds, please DO NOT
interrupt or power off the units during the time.
One key recovery to default setting
It is available to recover the setting to factory setting, use a tiny pin to insert
the reset hole and hold about 10 seconds, when the unit is connected.

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7. PC Tool Instructions
Step 1: Make sure the Transmitter and PC are in the same domain. (Refer to
5.1.1)
Step 2: Open the PC Tool.
Step 3: Click “Start Scan”.

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Step 4: Choose the TX or RX Name.
7.1 Firmware Upgrade
Upgrade for TX
Step 1: Click “Firmware Upgrade”.