Leightronix NET-EC User guide

© 2004 LEIGHTRONIX, INC. All rights reserved.
This information is subject to change without notice.
MINI-T-NET, NET-EC, NET-EC, and WinNET are trademarks of:
LEIGHTRONIX, INC.
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Holt, MI 48842
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................2
OVERVIEW OF NET-EC 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 NET-EC and switcher
•Configuring the NET-EC for Ethernet network access
For more detailed instructions, refer to the NET Series Manual.

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OVERVIEW OF NET-EC WIRING CONNECTIONS
The drawing below shows a sample connection scenario for the NET-EC. The NET-EC controls a
video system through an external routing switcher (32 inputs by 32 outputs maximum). Video and
audio sources (VCRs, DVD players, satellite or studio feeds, character generator, etc.) are connected
to the external switcher inputs, while the switcher outputs are connected to the desired destination
equipment (such as modulators). PC configuration and control is conducted through a 10/100 Base-T
Ethernet connection.
NOTE: The NET-EC’s serial port is used solely for external switcher control, and cannot be
controlled by RS-232 communications.
The NET-EC 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 interface to
the Event Controller.
Illustration 1, NET-EC 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
Thu, January 1, 2004
12:00:00 PM NET-EC
LEIGHTRONIX
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
RS-23210/100 Ethernet
Audio
Video
RF Combiner
Audio Source
Character Generator
Video/AudioRouting Switcher 32x32 Max.
CATV

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SIGNAL WIRING AND PRO-BUS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Start
Connect one end of an RJ-11 cable to Event
Controller’s PRO-BUS output (C) 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.
Are all of the VCRs/DVD players
connected to a PRO-BUS interface?
Set the DIP switches on each PRO-BUS
(see instructions included with PRO-BUS).
DIP Switches
End
No
Yes
Connect switcher (A)
to your NET-EC:
B
Rear View of NET-EC
A C DE
If using, connect Tascam DV-D6500
DVD player cables to the DVply ports
(B) on your NET-EC.
NOTE: Refer to “Illustration 1, NET-EC Typical Playback System Diagram” in the “Overview of NET-EC Wiring
Connections” section of this quick guide and the illustrations on this page.
Connect power supply
(D) to NET-EC and plug
Event Controller into
AC outlet.
Configure NET-EC for
Ethernet network access (E).
See the “Ethernet Network
Configuration Instructions”
section of this quick guide.
PRO-BUS Interface Connections
NET-EC
Input (Source)
Equipment
PRO-BUS
Interfaces
End
Yes
No
Will NET-EC be used for
device control?
Connect power supply
(D) to NET-EC and plug
Event Controller into
AC outlet.
Configure NET-EC for Ethernet
network access (E). See the
“Ethernet Network
Configuration Instructions”
section of this quick guide.

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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.