Leightronix NET-164 User guide

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This information is subject to change without notice.
MINI-T-NET, NET-164, NET-EC, and WinNET are trademarks of:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................2
OVERVIEW OF NET-164 WIRING CONNECTIONS............................................................................3
SIGNAL WIRING AND PRO-BUS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.................................................4
ETHERNET NETWORK CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................5
NET SERIES: SELECTED FRONT PANEL SETTINGS .....................................................................6
Front Panel Password....................................................................................................................................................... 6
TCP/IP Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this quick guide is to provide the basic steps for the following:
•Connecting signal wiring and PRO-BUS interfaces to the NET-164
•Configuring the NET-164 for Ethernet network access
For more detailed instructions, refer to the NET Series Manual.

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OVERVIEW OF NET-164 WIRING CONNECTIONS
The drawing below shows a sample connection scenario for the NET-164. Video and audio sources
(VCRs, DVD players, satellite or studio feeds, character generator, etc.) are connected to the 16
NET-164 inputs, while the NET-164 outputs are connected to the desired destination equipment
(such as modulators). PC configuration and control is done over a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
connection.
NOTE: In order to use WinNET software, you must connect your PC to the NET-164 via an
Ethernet cable.
The NET-164 has two DVply connectors to control TASCAM® DV-D6500 DVD players, which allow
cueing of DVDs by Title: Chapter. VCRs and DVD players are controlled through the use of
LEIGHTRONIX PRO-BUS interfaces, sold separately for many brands and models of professional
video equipment and available with infrared, mini-jack, and multi-pin connectors. The PRO-BUS
interfaces loop together so the user does not have to separately connect each PRO-BUS to the event
controller.
The NET-164 has configurable fallback inputs. If valid video is lost on an output and a fallback time
has been set, the NET-164 will switch that output to the fallback input when video has been absent for
the entered time. Place a continuous source of video such as a character generator, bulletin board,
or satellite feed on your fallback input(s) to act as the fallback in case of source equipment
malfunction.
Illustration 1, NET-164 Typical Playback System Diagram
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TCP/IP Network
WinNET
Management
Software
Schedule Files
System Status & Log Files
PRO-BUS™
Tascam DV-D6500
Tascam DV-D6500
DVply™
DVply™
STANDBY
STOP PLAY PAUSE SKIP
OPEN/
CLOSE
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
POWER
TASCAM DV-D6500
STANDBY
STOP PLAY PAUSE SKIP
OPEN/
CLOSE
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
POWER
TASCAM DV-D6500
SatelliteDish
Studio Feed
PRO-
BUS
DVD-4
PRO-
BUS
DVD-3
PRO-
BUS
DVD-2
PRO-
BUS
DVD-1
VCR-6
PRO-
BUS
VCR-3
PRO-
BUS
VCR-4
PRO-
BUS
VCR-5
PRO-
BUS
VCR-2
PRO-
BUS
VCR-1
PRO-
BUS
Modulator
Modulator
Modulator
10/100 Ethernet
Audio
Video
RF Combiner
Audio Source
Character Generator
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12:00:00 PM
NET-164
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SIGNAL WIRING AND PRO-BUS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Connect the following to your NET-164:
●Input (source) equipment video cables (A)
●Input (source) equipment audio cables (B)
●Output (destination) equipment video cable(s) (C)
●Output (destination) equipment audio cable(s) (D)
Start
Is there another VCR/
DVD player connected to
NET-164?
End
Connect one end of a RJ-11 cable to
Event Controller’s PRO-BUS output (F)
and the other cable end into the input of
a PRO-BUS interface.
Using attached device cable, connect
PRO-BUS interface to VCR/DVD player.
Connect an RJ-11
cable from the
output of the first
PRO-BUS to input of
another PRO-BUS.
Yes
No
Set the DIP switches on each PRO-BUS
(see instructions included with PRO-BUS).
DIP Switches
End
Yes
No
Will NET-164 be used for
device control?
If using, connect Tascam DV-D6500
DVD player cables (E) to your NET-164.
NOTE: Refer to “Illustration 1, NET-164 Typical Playback System Diagram,” in the “Overview of NET-164 Wiring
Connections” section of this quick guide and the illustrations on this page.
Connect power supply
(G) to NET-164 and
plug Event Controller
into AC outlet.
Configure NET-164 for
Ethernet network access (H).
See the “Ethernet Network
Configuration Instructions”
section of this quick guide.
Connect power supply
(G) to NET-164 and
plug Event Controller
into AC outlet.
Configure NET-164 for
Ethernet network access (H).
See the “Ethernet Network
Configuration Instructions”
section of this quick guide.
Rear View of NET-164
EA
B
C
D GF H
PRO-BUS Interface Connections
NET-164
Input
(Source)
Equipment
PRO-BUS
Interfaces

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ETHERNET NETWORK CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS

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NET SERIES: SELECTED FRONT PANEL SETTINGS
ACTION STEPS CORRESPONDING SCREEN DISPLAY
1. From any status screen, press “→” to
display password entry screen.
Front Panel Password
•Enter password to access
event controller and
display “MAIN MENU.” 2. Press “→” 5 times to enter the factory-
default password and display the
“MAIN MENU” screen.
1. From the “MAIN MENU” screen, press
“↑” or “↓” to proceed to “TCP/IP
Configuration.”
2. Press “→” to select “TCP/IP
Configuration.”
3. Press “→” to select “Edit IP Address.”
4. Press “→” or “←” to position the
underscore under the editable fields
and press “↑” or “↓” to edit the values.
5. Press “→” to enter next screen.
6. Either press “→” again to save your
changes or “←” to abort changes.
7. Press “↑” to proceed to “Edit Subnet
Mask.”
8. Press “→” to select “Edit Subnet
Mask.”
TCP/IP Configuration
•Enter IP address, subnet
mask, and, optionally,
gateway address.
9. Press “→” or “←” to position the
underscore under the editable fields
and press “↑” or “↓” to edit the values.
10. Press “→” to enter next screen.
Enter new Subnet Mask
255.255.255. 0 ~
IP CONFIG MENU Use `/ˆ
Edit Subnet Mask ~
IP CONFIG MENU Use `/ˆ
Edit IP Address ~
Press ~ to confirm
IP address.
Enter new IP address
0. 0. 0. 0
IP CONFIG MENU Use `/ˆ
Edit IP Address ~
MAIN MENU Use `/ˆ
TCP/IP Configuration ~
Use arrow keys to enter
Password:*****

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ACTION STEPS CORRESPONDING SCREEN DISPLAY
11. Either press “→” again to save your
changes or “←” to abort changes.
12. Press “↑” to proceed to “Edit Gateway
Address.”
13. Press “→” to select “Edit Gateway
Address.”
14. Press “→” or “←” to position the
underscore under the editable fields
and press “↑” or “↓” to edit the values.
15. Press “→” to enter next screen.
16. Either press “→” again to save your
changes or “←” to abort changes.
17. Reboot unit to apply address
changes by simultaneously
pressing “↓” and “→” and then
pressing “↑.”
END OF QUICK GUIDE
Press ~ to confirm
Gateway address.
Enter new Gateway
0. 0. 0. 0 (none) ~
IP CONFIG MENU Use `/ˆ
Edit Gateway Address ~
IP CONFIG MENU Use `/ˆ
Edit Subnet Mask ~
Press ~ to confirm
Subnet Mask.