Marshall Electronics NCB-2010 User manual

Marshall Electronic
s, Inc.
1910 East Maple Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
www.LCDRacks.com • [email protected]
2010
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Marshall Electronics
NCB-2010
Network Control Box for IMD Monitors
Operating Instructions

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Specifications (continued)
Dimensions
Warranty
Marshall Electronics warranties to the first consumer that this NCB-2010 Network Control Box will, under normal use, be
free from defects in workmanship and materials, when received in its original container, for a period of one year from the
purchase date. This warranty is extended to the first consumer only, and proof of purchase is necessary to honor the
warranty. If there is no proof of purchase provided with a warranty claim, Marshall Electronics reserves the right not to
honor the warranty set forth above. Therefore, labor and parts may be charged to the consumer. This warranty does not
apply to the product exterior or cosmetics. Misuse, abnormal handling, alterations or modifications in design or
construction void this warranty. It is considered normal for a minimal amount of pixels, not to exceed three, to fail on the
periphery of the display active viewing area. Marshall Electronics reserves the option to refuse service for display pixel
failure if deemed unobtrusive to effective use of the monitor by our technicians. No sales personnel of the seller or any
other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described above, or to extend the duration of any
warranties on behalf of Marshall Electronics, beyond the time period described above. Due to constant effort to improve
products and product features, specifications may change without notice.

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Specifications
■CONTROL INPUT
Connector
1 x RJ12 (Modular 6P6C)
Physical Layer
RS-485 / 422
Data Protocols
Image Video:
Start Bits 1
Data Bits 7
Parity Even
Stop Bits 1
Baud Rate 38400
TSL v3.1/v4.0 Protocol:
Start Bits 1
Data Bits 8
Parity Even
Stop Bits 1
Baud Rate 38400
Pinout
■MONITOR OUTPUTS
Connectors
4 x RJ12 (Modular 6P6C)
Physical Layer
RS-422 / 485
Data Protocol
MEI
Start Bits 1
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Baud Rate 57600
Pinout
■NETWORK CONNECTION
Connector
1 x RJ45 (Modular 8P8C)
Physical Layer
10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet
Data Protocol
TCP/IP
■ELECTRICAL
Power Consumption 3.0A @ 12VDC (36 W)
Voltage Requirement 12 VDC
V-PS12-5V-1 Power Supply:
Input 100V-240V, 1.5A, 50-60Hz
Output 12VDC, 5A, 60W Max
■MECHANICAL
Dimensions (w x h x d): See Dimensions Specifications
Rack Height: 1RU
Weight: 5 lbs
Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40 °C)
Storage Temperature -4°F to120°F (-20°C to 50°C)
RoHs Do not dispose. Return to
Manufacturer or Authorized
Recycle Facility.
Pin No. Signal
1 N/C
2 Ground
3 Rx+
4 Rx-
5 Ground
6 N/C
Pin No. Signal
1 Rx-
2 Ground
3 Tx+
4 Tx-
5 Ground
6 Rx+
3
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Contents
Product Overview.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Features ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Installation and Power-On ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Unpacking....................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Rack Installation...........................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Power-On Procedure....................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Front and Rear Panel Features ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Power LED and Rocker Switch ....................................................................................................................................................................................7
RX / TX / READY LED .................................................................................................................................................................................................7
RS-485/422 Ports.........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
RS-485 / 422 Port 5 .....................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Host Port...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Ethernet.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Console........................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Power Input..................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Connecting to the NCB-2010....................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Overview......................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Connecting the NCB-2010 to a Single Computer..........................................................................................................................................................8
Changing the IP Address of the NCB-2010 ................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Procedure..................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Connectingthe NCB-2010 to an Local Area Network.................................................................................................................................................13
System Configuration .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Basic Remote Control of IMD Monitors.......................................................................................................................................................................14
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Wiring Diagram.....................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Monitor Configuration............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Remote Control with Image Video Pass-Through.......................................................................................................................................................15
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Wiring Diagram.....................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Monitor Configuration............................................................................................................................................................................................15
Remote Control with TSL Pass-Through....................................................................................................................................................................16
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Wiring Diagram.....................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Monitor Configuration............................................................................................................................................................................................16
Web Interface..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Web Interface Menu..............................................................................................................................................................................................17
Target Monitor ......................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Target Monitor ......................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Target Monitor ......................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Target Monitor ......................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Protocol Pass-Through Status ..............................................................................................................................................................................18
Display.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Key & Image Enhancement ..................................................................................................................................................................................18
Window Settings...................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Debug Mode......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Waveform Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................................................20
OSD...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
OSD Settings........................................................................................................................................................................................................21
IMD Settings......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Tally Settings........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Tools..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Keypad.................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Ping......................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Presets.................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
System Logs.........................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Status.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Network Control Box Info......................................................................................................................................................................................24
Device Info............................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Network................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Help...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Contact Information...............................................................................................................................................................................................27
Table ofWeb Interface Commands............................................................................................................................................................................28
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Warranty.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
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CCMonitor Off, On
OSD IMDState Off, On
Set IMD Intensity 0-100
Send IMD Alignment Left, Center, Right
IMD Send IMD Color Red, Green,
Yellow/Amber
Send IMD String 1-16 characters
Send IMD Name 1-16 characters
Get IMD Name
Show IMD, Show IMD
Name, Show IMD Address
Tally01 [Left] Off, Red, Green,
Yellow/Amber
Tally Tally01 [Text] Off, Red, Green,
Yellow/Amber
Tally01 [Right] Off, Red, Green,
Yellow/Amber
Menu, Select, ↑, ↓, F1, F2,
Power
Keypad Color, Brightness, Contrast +, - , Default
Channel 1 / SDI 1,
Channel 2 / SDI 2,
Channel 3, Channel 4,
Quad / Layout, DVI
Tools Ping Healthy, Warning,
Critical
Presets Load
User1, User2,
User3, User4,
User5, User6,
Factory
Save User1, User2, User3, User4,
User5, User6
Log
Web version This will change
with updated
firmware releases
System Firmware version This will change with
updated firmware
releases
Hardware version NCB01-2003-B1
Change Current ID Name
Get Version X Software, Keypad,
FPGA1, FPGA2
Get Software Version
Get Protocol Version
Status Device Get Keypad Version
Get Model Number
Protocol Standby, System
Reset
Set Power State Off, On
MAC Address
IP Address
Network Broadcast Address
Netmask
Gateway

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Table of Web Interface Commands
Brightness Get, set
Contrast Get, set
Color Get, set
ColorTemp 55k, 65k, 93k, Linear, User1,
User2
Image Red Offset Get, set
Red Gain Get, set
Blue Offset Get, set
Blue Gain Get, set
Green Offset Get, set
Green Gain Get, set
Analog Phase Get, set
Display 4:3, Scaled 4:3, 16:9,
Centered 16:9
Set Window Layout Single, Quad,
HPOP3, VPOP3
Set Source SDI, DVI
Window 1, Window
2, Window 3,
Window 4,
Set Window Source Channel 1, Channel
2, Channel 3,
Channel 4
Window Set Framelock
Set Marker
Off, 95%, 93%,
90%, 88%, 80%,
1.85:1, 2.35:1, 4:3,
14:9, 13:9
Set Center Off, On
Set Background Transparent, 50%
Gray, Black
Set Curtain Color White, Black, Blue,
Red, Green
Reset Test Mode
SetBlueOnly Off, On
Debug Monochrome Off, On
Set Waveform Mode
YUV Overlay, YUV
Parade, RGB
Overlay, RGB
Parade
Set Waveform Scale Off, Millivolts, %IRE, Auto
Waveform Color Off, On
Waveform Limits Off, On
Min / Max 0000-1023
Line Mode Off, On
Set Line Number 0000-0000
Set Vectorscope
Targets Off, 75%, 100%
Set Overlay osition Off, Bottom, Top
Waveform
Set Overlay
Transparency 000-100
Config (Baud Rate) 38400, 57600,
115200
Set Protocol Image Video, TSL
Pass-Through On, Off
Read Protocol Type,
Protocol Status
StatusDisplay Off, On
Timecode Off, LTC, VITC
Main AudioMonitor Off, On
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Product Overview
The NCB-2010 Network Control box is a comprehensive remote control solution for Marshall’s IMD (In-Monitor Display)
line of monitors. The NCB-2010 offers complete control of each monitor's menu settings and adjustments such as
contrast, color, curtain color, aspect ratio, and more. The NCB-2010 can control up to 255 monitors individually by ID#, or
up to 512 monitors simultaneously on a global scale. The NCB-2010 also enables the use of third party UMD controllers
such as Image Video or TSL, while maintaining remote control of the monitor’s settings and adjustments. The NCB-2010
is operated with a web interface via a standard TCP/IP network connection. No special application or additional software
is needed other than a standard web browser.
Features
■Full Remote Control
The NCB-2010 offers complete control of all monitor settings and adjustments, such as brightness, color, contrast,
aspect ratio, screen markers, curtain color, IMD text, etc.
■Control Entire Video Walls or Individual Monitors
The NCB-2010 can send global commands to affect all monitors in a video wall, or individual commands to affect
single monitors identified by ID#.
■Support for Third Party UMD Protocols
The NCB-2010 accepts and transmits Image Video or TSL v.3.1 and v4.0 protocol commands, while maintaining full
remote control of the monitors settings and adjustments.
■No Additional Software Needed
As the NCB-2010 is operated with a built-in web interface via a standard TCP/IP network, no special application or
additional software is needed other than a standard web browser.

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Installation and Power-On
■Unpacking
Carefully unpack the NCB-2010 and verify that the following items are included:
• NCB-2010 Network Control Box
• V-PS12-5V-1 Power Supply with 2-Pin Twist Lock Connector
• Operating Instructions
Inspect the unit for any physical damage that may have occurred during shipping. Should there be any damage,
immediately contact Marshall Electronics at [phone]. If you are not located within the continental United States,
call [phone].
■Rack Installation
The NCB-2010 can be mounted in any standard EIA 19” equipment rack. If additional equipment is installed directly
above and below the NCB-2010 in a rack, adequate ventilation of the rack is required to prevent overheating.
■Power-On Procedure
Plug the V-PS12-5V-1 power supply into an AC power source (100-240 V @ 50/60 Hz). Attach the 2-pin twist lock
connector to the back of the unit. Using the Power switch on the front of the unit, turn the NCB-2010 to the ‘ON’
position.
Allow the NCB-2010 to boot properly before attempting to access the Web Interface. During booting, the
READY LED will remain lit. On completion of the boot process, the READY light will blink.
READY
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Help
The Help section contains Contact Information for Marshall Electronics, Inc.
Contact Information
The Contact Information page is shown below:
Please contact Marshall Electronics with any questions, comments or concerns.

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Network
The Network Settings page is shown below:
oMAC Address –Indicates the MAC Address of your NCB-2010. This cannot be changed.
oIP Address – This field shows the current IP Address of the NCB-2010. You can change this by typing the
desired IP address in the text field and pressing Set below the Gateway field. You will be prompted to begin a
new instance of the NCB-2010 Web Interface with the new IP Address. Please consult your IT department for
information on valid IP address ranges on your network before you change this.
oBroadcast Address – This field shows the current Broadcast Address of the NCB-2010. You can change this by
typing the desired Broadcast address in the text field and pressing Set below the Gateway field. Please consult
your IT department for information on valid Broadcast addresses ranges on your network before you change this.
oNetmask – This field shows the current Netmask used by the NCB-2010. You can change this by typing the
desired Netmask in the text field and pressing Set below the Netmask field. Please consult your IT department
for information on selecting an appropriate Netmask.
oGateway – This field shows the current Gateway used by the NCB-2010. You can change this by typing the
desired Gateway in the text field and pressing Set below the Gateway field. Please consult your IT department
for information on selecting an appropriate Gateway.
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Front and Rear Panel Features
POWER LED and Rocker Switch
The POWER LED indicates whether the NCB-2010
is in the ON or OFF state. The rocker switch
controls the power state of the NCB-2010. The
rocker switch is protected in order to avoid
accidental tripping of the switch.
RX – TX – READY LEDs
The Wall / Host RX and TX LEDs indicate whether
data is being received (RX) or transmitted (TX) by
the NCB-2010. The Wall RX / TX LEDs indicate that
information is being received and transmitted to IMD
equipped monitors. The Host RX LED indicates that
the NCB-2010 is receiving and transmitting
information. During the boot process, the READY
LED will remain lit. When the NCB-2010 is ready to
operate, the READY LED will blink.
RS-485 / 422 Port 1-4
The RS-485 / 422 ports send MEI protocol
commands to Marshall’s IMD line of monitors. Up to
128 screens can be connected to each port. These
ports also pass Image Video or TSL v3.1/v4.0
protocol commands from the RS-485 / 422 Port 5,
embedded in the MEI protocol.
RS-485 / 422 Port 5
The RS-485 / 422 port 5 is a Control Input that
receives Image Video or TSL v3.1 or v4.0 protocol
commands from an external controller. These
commands are then embedded in MEI protocol and
sent to the IMD monitors.
USB Peripheral Port
Use the USB peripheral ports to connect a USB
Mouse and USB keyboard to the NCB-2010 system
while in Console / Debugging mode.
Ethernet
The Ethernet port is an RJ-45 network interface used
to connected the NCB-2010 to a standard TCP/IP
network. The NCB-2010 is operated via an
embedded web interface
Console
The Console port is used for debugging purposes.
Please contact Marshall Electronics for instructions
on how to use this port.
Power Input
Connect the 12VDC input to the 2-Pin twist lock
power input connector. Note that the NCB-2010 takes
about 3 minutes to start up after power on, before the
unit is functional.
IMPORTANT: If using a power source other than the
included power supply, be sure that the polarity of
the DC input is correct:
USB Peripheral Ports
Use the USB peripheral ports to connect a USB
Mouse and USB keyboard to the NCB-2010 system
while in Console / Debugging mode. This is also a
bootable USB port when used with a USB Memory
Stick containing NCB-2010 Firmware.
READY

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Connecting to the NCB-2010
Overview
The NCB-2010 can be operated by any computer with a web browser, via a TCP/IP network connection. No additional
software is needed. The NCB-2010 may be connected directly to a single computer, or connected to a local area network
and accessed by multiple computers. The NCB-2010 is shipped with the default IP address 10.0.0.254.
The following procedures describe the two ways to connect to the NCB-2010.
Connecting the NCB-2010 to a Single Computer
To use the NCB-2010 for the first time, you will most likely need to connect the NCB-2010 directly to a single computer.
After this connection is made, you can change the unit’s IP address to be suitable for your network.
1. Connect the NCB-2010 to a Windows-based computer using a cross-over ethernet cable.
2. Supply power to the NCB-2010 with the included power supply. Set the rocker switch on the front of the unit to
ON ( | ).
3. In Windows, open the Network Connections control panel. (Start > Control Panel > Network Connections)
4. A Local Area Connection should be listed. Right-Click on Local Area Connection, and select Properties.
5. Scroll down the list in the Local Area Connection Properties, click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the
Properties button. Before making any changes to your Internet Protocol properties, contact your IT
department for guidance.
6. The computer attached, either directly or indirectly, to the NCB-2010 will have to be setup with an IP Address
10.0.0.xxx, where xxx could be any number from 2 to 253 and Subnet mask 255.255.255.0, as shown in the
image below:
7. If your IP address is not obtained automatically, please note down your settings before making any changes.
Contact your IT department for assistance.
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oHardware version – Provides the current Hardware version of the NCB-2010.
Device Info
The Device Info page is shown below:
The Message Box shows the current status of commands being sent and acknowledged, as well as any error messages.
oChange Current ID Name –Allows you to set a name to a particular monitor ID on the NCB-2010 target monitor
pull down menu by typing a name in the text field. Only one ID Name can be changed at one time. The monitor
selected in the target monitor pull down menu will be changed when the Set button is pressed.
oGet Version X – Retrieves the Software, Keypad, FPGA1 or FPGA2 versions of the monitor ID selected in the
target monitor pull down menu. This information can only be retrieved from one monitor at a time. If your monitor
does not have a second FPGA, the NCB-2010 will respond with an error.
oGet Protocol Version – Retrieve the Protocol version of the monitor ID selected in the target monitor pull down
menu. This section applies to the Marshall Electronics protocol version embedded in your Marshall Electronics
monitor.
oGet Keypad Version – Retrieve the Keypad version of the monitor ID selected in the target monitor pull down
menu.
oGet Model Number – Retrieve the monitor Model number of the monitor ID selected in the target monitor pull
down menu.
oProtocol Standby – This sets the monitor selected in the target monitor pull down menu on Protocol Standby, or
RS-422 Ignore mode. This will render your Marshall Electronics monitor unable to respond to any RS-485 / 422
command. A message will appear on your monitor screen indicating Protocol Standby. The monitor must be
physically reset in order to return normal operation.
oSystem Reset – Resets the monitor selected in the target monitor pull down menu.
oSet Power State – Sets the Power state, Off or On, of the monitor selected in the target monitor pull down menu.

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System Logs
The System Logs page is shown below:
The System Logs page is a log of all Status and Error messages displayed by the NCB-2010 for the currently active
Web Interface Page. The Log is cleared from the Web Interface after the end of each session. Although the log is
cleared in the Web Interface, a permanent log is kept on board the NCB-2010’s memory. This permanent log can be
accessed for troubleshooting purposes.
Status
The Status section of the NCB-2010 Web Interface Menu allows you to retrieve information about the software and
hardware versions of the NCB-2010,
Network Control Box Info
The Network Control Box Info page, labeled System in the Web Interface Menu, is shown below:
The message boxes are populated automatically at the startup of the Web Interface. The message boxes show you the
following information:
oWeb version –Provides the current Web version of the NCB-2010.
oProtocol version – Provides the current implementation of the MEI Protocol in use on the NCB-2010.
oFirmware version – Provides the current Firmware version of the NCB-2010.
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Connecting to the NCB-2010 (continued)
Connecting the NCB-2010 to a Single Computer (continued)
8. Click OK in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and then click Close in the Local Area
Connection Properties window.
9. Open any web browser application (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.)
10. Enter the NCB-2010 Web Interface address. In the default case, it is http://10.0.0.254/. Make sure the
READY LED is blinking on the NCB-2010 before attempting to access the web interface.
11. Please check that you have the Shockwave Flash Player plug-in (Version 10.0 or above) in order to use this
webpage. You may see the following prompt when accessing from your web browser:
12. Click OK after the system has requested settings, as shown below:
13. If all system settings are loaded correctly, the following dialog will appear. Click OK.
14. If successfully connected, the web interface of the NCB-2010 will be shown in the browser windows as shown
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*Note: After you have successfully connected to the NCB-2010, you may want to configure your NCB-2010 to work off of
a network. The next section will detail how to change your IP Address to facilitate connecting your NCB-2010 to a
Local Area Network.
Before you can connect to the NCB-2010 via a Local Area Network, the settings made to your computer’s Local Area
Connection properties for direct connection from your PC to the NCB-2010 may need to be undone. Please contact your
IT department if your normal Local Area Connection settings need to be recalled.
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oKeypad Commands (Menu, Select, ↑, ↓, F1, F2, F3, F4, Power) – These commands simulate pressing keypad
buttons on a monitor. The entire on-screen menu can be navigated using these commands alone.
oColor, Brightness and Contrast (+, - , Default) – Use these commands to manually increment or decrement the
value of the corresponding control by 1 unit. Use the Default button to set these values to their default value.
oChannel 1/ SDI 1, Channel 2 / SDI 2, Channel 3, Channel 4, Quad / Layout, DVI – Use these settings to select
a particular channel to view in full-screen mode, or the Quad button to return to toggle between different Layouts.
Use the DVI button to toggle your Channel 4 between a regular input or the DVI-I input on your QV monitor, or to
select the DVI input on the DLW monitors. Please check the Operating Instructions of your monitor to determine
if you have access to all of these settings.
Ping Device
The Ping Device page is shown below:
oPing (Healthy, Warning, Critical) – Test a command and response with a monitor.
Presets
The Presets page is shown below:
Use the buttons shown above to load and save presets in each monitor. Note that these controls affect the presets in
each monitor only. There are no presets in the NCB-2010 itself.
oLoad (Load presets User1 – User6, or Factory Default Settings)
oSave (Save the current settings on each monitor to presets User1 – User6)

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oSend / Get IMD Name – Set the IMD Name (S/N) of a monitor. Use the Get command to get the IMD Name
(S/N) of the selected monitor.
oShow IMD – Show the fixed string on a monitor.
oShow IMD Name – Show the IMD Name on a monitor.
oShow IMD Address – This command displays the current address of each monitor screen connected to the
NCB-2010.
Tally Settings
The Tally Settings page is shown below:
Use the Radio buttons to configure the Tally colors triggered with your TSL text and tally commands. Please refer to the
Operating Instructions of your TSL Tally equipment used in your equipment.
Tools
The Tools section of the NCB-2010 Web Interface Menu allows you to see a replicated version of the IMD monitor
keypad, and also allows you to Ping your monitors , access settings and view System Logs for troubleshooting purposes.
Keypad Controls
The Keypad Controls page is shown below:
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Changing the IP Address of the NCB-2010
Overview
The NCB-2010 is shipped with a default IP address of 10.0.0.254. This IP address can be changed through the web
interface. Note that the existing IP address must be known to make this change. If the existing IP address is
unknown, please contact Marshall Electronics for assistance.
Procedure
1. Connect the NCB-2010 to your network or directly to your Windows-based PC, with a standard Ethernet patch
cable as described in the previous procedure.
2. Verify connection of the NCB-2010 by loading the web interface in a browser window, at the current IP address.
3. In the web interface, hover over the Status tab and select the Network button. You will reach the Network Settings
page.
4. In the Network Settings page, enter the desired IP Address in the IP Address field and click the Set button.
5. You will be prompted to close your web browser (or tab) and access the web interface at the new IP Address you
selected.
6. If you would like to permanently apply these settings, click the Save Settings button in the lower part of the NCB
Web Interface. You will see the following prompt. Click OK.

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7. The next popup you see will tell you that your settings are now saved.
Note: The NCB-2010 saves any new applied settings every hour, automatically. If you have made an immediate change
and would like to save these settings, please use the Save Settings button as described in Step 6.
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OSD Settings
The OSD Settings page is shown below:
oSet Protocol (Image Video, TSL) – Select the protocol type to be passed through the NCB-2010. The drop
down menu above the Set Protocol text is the Baud Rate of the selected protocol. The Baud Rate selected
when a Protocol Button is pressed is the Baud Rate that is enforced. Note that this option must be set
according to the protocol that is applied to the RS-485 / 422 Port 5 on the NCB-2010.
oPass-Through (On, Off) – Enable or disable the pass-through of Image Video or TSL protocol.
oRead Protocol Type – Refresh the Protocol Type display in the Target Monitor page.
oRead TSL Status – Read the TSL error status. Results are displayed in the Message Box at the bottom of the
page.
Use the right-hand section of the page to configure the OSD with following commands:
oStatus Display (Off, On)
oTimecode (Off, LTC, VITC)
oAudio Monitor (Off, On)
oCCMonitor (Off, On)
IMD Settings
The IMD Settings page is shown below:
oIMD State (Off, On) – Set to ON to allow the monitor to show IMD, IMD Name and IMD Address.
oSet IMD Intensity (0-100)
oSend IMD Alignment (Left, Center, Right) – Set the fixed string alignment of a monitor.
oSend IMD Color (Red, Green, Yellow/Amber) – Set the fixed string color of a monitor.
oSend IMD String – Set the fixed string in a monitor.

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oBlue Mode (Off, On)
oMonochrome Mode (Off, On)
oPixelToPixel Mode (Off, On)
Waveform Mode
The Waveform/Vectorscope Settings are shown below. Note, this section of the NCB-2010 Web Interface will only work
with Marshall Electronics’ line of DLW monitors. For further information on these settings, please consult the Operating
Instructions on your DLW Series monitor:
Use the buttons above to send the following commands:
oSet Waveform Mode – Set the display mode for the Waveform monitor on all DLW Series monitors. You can
select between YUV Overlay, YUV Parade, RGB Overlay or RGB Parade.
oSet Waveform Scale – Set the measurement scale on your DLW Series monitors. Select between Off, Millivolts,
%IRE and Auto.
oWaveform Color – Use this setting to apply color to the Waveform monitor data.
oWaveform Limits – Use this setting to apply the Limit mode to the Waveform monitor.
oMin / Max Limit Values – Set your Minimum and Maximum Limit values for the data on the Waveform monitor.
oLine Mode – Use this to turn Line Mode Off and On on the Waveform monitor.
oSet Line Number – Use this, along with Line Mode, to set the Line Number to be analyzed on the Waveform
monitor.
oSet Vectorscope Targets – Use this to set the target locations for the Vectorscope. Choose between Off, 75%
and 100% targets.
oSet Overlay Position – Use this setting to set the position of the Audio, Vectorscope and Waveform monitor
charts when viewing video in Full Screen mode on the DLW Series monitors. Choose between Off, Bottom and
Top.
oSet Overlay Transparency (0 – 100)– Use this to set the Transparency of the Audio, Vectorscope and Waveform
monitor charts when viewing video in Full Screen mode on the DLW Series monitors.
OSD
The OSD section of the NCB-2010 Web Interface Menu allows you to adjust the OSD, IMD and Tally settings of your IMD
monitors.
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Connecting to the NCB-2010
Connecting the NCB-2010 to a Local Area Network
Before you can connect to the NCB-2010 via a Local Area Network, the settings made to your computer’s Local Area
Connection properties for direct connection from your PC to the NCB-2010 may need to be undone. Please contact your
IT department if your normal Local Area Connection settings need to be recalled.
1. Connect the NCB-2010 to the network, using a standard ethernet cable:
2. Using any computer connected to the network, enter the unit’s IP address in a web browser to access the
NCB-2010 web interface.
3. If successfully connected, the web interface of the NCB-2010 will be shown in the browser windows as shown
below:
Network
PC
Ethernet
cable Ethernet
cable*
NCB-2010
* In general, a standard “straight” ethernet cable should be used. If the network hub’s
ethernet jack is not auto-switching, it may be necessary to use a cross-over cable.

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System Configuration
Overview
The NCB-2010 can be used in three different system configurations. The following diagrams show the different
configurations:
Basic Remote Control of IMD Monitors
■Overview
Use the following configuration for basic remote control of Marshall IMD series monitors. This setup allows remote
control of all features in the on-screen menu of each IMD monitor.
■Wiring Diagram
Use the following configuration for basic remote control of Marshall IMD series monitors.
■Monitor Configuration
The following settings are required on each IMD monitor:
IMD Protocol: MEI
IMD Baud Rate: 57600
ID#: Each monitor must have a unique ID# for remote control of individual monitors.
PC
Ethernet Cable to
Network Connection
on NCB-2010
Marshall
IMD Marshall IMD
Marshall
IMD Marshall
IMD
Marshall
IMD Marshall IMD
Marshall
IMD Marshall
IMD
Marshall
IMD Marshall IMD
Marshall
IMD Marshall
IMD
Network
PC
Connect to monitors’
RS
-
422 / 485 In / Out
on Marshal IMD Monitors. Use RS-485 /
422 ports 1-4 on the NCB-2010.
Use 6P6C Modular Cable, wired pin-to-pin.
Use second
RS
-
422
/ 485
In/Out port on each monitor to
daisy
-
chain multiple monitors.
Connect up to 128
IMD screens per
RS-485 / 422 port
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Window Settings
The Window Settings page is shown below:
Use the buttons and menus shown above for the following settings:
oAspect Ratio – Set the Aspect Ratio of a screen to 4:3, Scaled 4:3, 16:9 and Centered 16:9.
oScreen Markers – Set the display screen markers to Off, 95%, 93%, 90%, 88%, 80%, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 4:3, 14:9,
13:9.
oSet Background – Set the background transparency of the Screen Markers to Transparent, 50% Gray or Black.
oCurtain Color – Set the curtain color to White, Black, Blue, Red or Green.
oWindow Layout – Set the window layout of QV (Marshall Electronics’ line of Quad Viewer monitors) to Single,
Quad, HPOP3, VPOP3, or DUAL. You may also set DLW (Marshall Electronics’ line of Waveform / Vectorscope
capable monitors) to MULTI, VECTOR, or WAVE mode. Please check the Operating Instructions of your monitor
to determine if you have access to this setting.
oSource – Set a select channel to display from either the SDI, DVI or SDI2 input. Please check the Operating
Instructions of your monitor to determine if you have access to this setting.
oWindow Source – Set the arrangements of your Channel inputs to a particular window. Please check the
Operating Instructions of your monitor to determine if you have access to this setting.
oFramelock – Set a Framelock reference channel from your monitor. This setting is determined by the selected
Channel in the Window Source setting.
Debug Mode
The Debug Mode page is shown below:
Use the buttons above to send the following commands:
oReset Test Mode – This command turns Blue mode, Monochrome Mode, and PixelToPixel mode OFF.

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■Protocol Pass-Through Status
On the bottom of the frame, three windows show the protocol, pass-through and baud-rate status:
oThe first window displays “Image Video Protocol” or “TSL Protocol,” according to which protocol is selected for
pass-through in the OSD Configuration & IMD page.
oThe second window displays “Pass-Through: ON” or “Pass-Through: OFF,” according to the pass-through
setting in the OSD Configuration & IMD page.
o The third window displays the Baud Rate of the protocol selected in the first window.
Display
The Display tab on the NCB-2010 Web Interface menu allows access to the Image Enhancement settings, Window
adjustment settings and the image Debug options. .
Image Enhancement
The Window Management page is shown below:
Use the buttons and menus shown above for the following settings:
oBrightness, Contrast and Color Value (0-100) – Use the SET command to assign a fixed value to the
corresponding control. Use the GET command to read the current value of a control.
oColorTemp Setting – Set the color temperature preset.
oRed / Blue / Green Gain and Offset Value (0-100) – Use the SET command to assign a fixed value to the Red,
Blue or Green Gain or Offset of the image. Use the GET command to read the current value of a control.
oAnalog Phase (0-31) – Use the SET command to assign a fixed value to the Analog Phase command.
Appropriate values range from 0-31. This setting will ONLY work with monitors with DVI-I inputs. Please see
your monitors Operating Instructions for more information.
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System Configuration (continued)
Remote Control with Image Video Pass-Through
■Overview
Use the following configuration for basic remote control of Marshall IMD series monitors, while also passing through
Image Video protocol. This setup allows remote control of the IMD monitor and pass-through of Image Video text and
tally commands from an Image Video TSI-1000 or other Image Video protocol source.
■Wiring Diagram
■Monitor Configuration
The following settings are required on each IMD monitor:
IMD Protocol: MEI-Image Video
IMD Baud Rate: 57600
ID#: Each monitor’s ID# will be set automatically by Image Video controller.
IMD Name (S/N): Each monitor must have a unique string in this field.
In this configuration, Pass-Through must be set to “ON” and to “Image Video” in the OSD Settings page of the
web interface.
Ethernet Cable to
Network Connection
on NCB-2010
Marshall
IMD Marshall
IMD
Marshall
IMD Marshall IMD
Marshall
IMD Marshall
IMD
Marshall
IMD Marshall IMD
Marshall
IMD Marshall
IMD
Marshall
IMD Marshall IMD
Network
NCB-2010
Use second
RS
-
422
/ 485 In/Out
port
on
each monitor to daisy-chain multiple
monitors.
Image Video TSI-1000 Tally Controller
(Or other Image Video Protocol Source)
Connect up to 128
IMD screens per
RS-485 / 422 port
PC
Connect to monitors’
RS
-
422 / 485 In / O
ut
on Marshal IMD Monitors. Use RS-485 /
422 ports 1-4 on the NCB-2010.
Use 6P6C Modular Cable, wired pin-to-pin.
Connect to the RS485 /
422 Port 5 on the rear of
the NCB
-
2010.

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System Configuration (continued)
Remote Control with TSL Pass-Through
■Overview
Use the following configuration for basic remote control of Marshall IMD series monitors, while also passing through
TSL v3.1/v4.0 protocol. This setup allows remote control of the IMD monitor along with pass-through of TSL text and
tally commands from a TSL Tally Man controller or other TSL protocol source.
■Wiring Diagram
■Monitor Configuration
The following settings are required on each IMD monitor:
IMD Protocol: MEI
IMD Baud Rate: 57600
ID#: Each monitor must have a unique ID# for remote control of individual monitors.
In this configuration, Pass-Through must be set to “ON” and to “TSL” in the OSD Settings Page of the web
interface.
TSL to MEI adapter
(RJ-45 to RJ-11)
Marshall
IMD Marshall
IMD
Marshall
IMD Marshall IMD
Marshall
IMD Marshall
IMD
Marshall
IMD Marshall IMD
Marshall
IMD Marshall
IMD
Marshall
IMD Marshall IMD
Network
NCB-2010
Use second
RS
-
422
/ 485 In/Out
port
on
each monitor to daisy-chain multiple
monitors.
TSL Tally Man Controller
(Or other TSL Protocol Source)
From
UMD Port
on TSL Tally
Man Controller to TSL to MEI
adapter. Use standard
ethernet cable.
Connect up to 128
IMD screens per
RS-485 / 422 port
From adapter to
RS
-
485 / 422
Port 5 on NCB-2010. Use 6P6C
Modular Cable, wired pin-to-pin.
PC
Connect to monitors’
RS
-
485 / 422
Outputs
on Marshal IMD Monitors. Use RS-485 /
422 ports 1-4 on the NCB-2010.
Use 6P6C Modular Cable, wired pin-to-pin.
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Web Interface
Overview
The web interface is used to operate the NCB-2010. Once the NCB-2010 is connected to a network, access the web
interface by entering the units IP address in any web browser on any computer on the network. The web interface allows
remote control of all on-screen menu features of individual monitors or all monitors connected, controls the pass-through
of Image Video or TSL protocol, and allows for configuration of the NCB-2010 network settings.
NCB-2010 Web Interface Menu
The NCB-2010 Web Interface Menu allows for quick navigation of all of the NCB-2010’s feature and configuration options.
Target Monitor
The target monitor frame is always visible at the bottom of the NCB-2010 web interface page.
■Target Monitor
In the Pull Down menu, choose which monitors to address:
oWhen the “All” option is selected, all commands will be globally sent to all IMD monitors connected to the NCB-
2010.
oWhen the specific monitor ID option is selected, all commands will be sent only to the IMD monitor with the ID#
in the adjacent field.
Note that to control individual monitors, each monitor must be pre-assigned a unique ID#. Also note that GET
commands do not work in “All” mode.
■Get All Settings
Click the Get All Settings button to force the NCB-2010 to recall all settings for a Target Monitor. This includes the
Current ID Name, Software Version, Protocol Version, etc. When used with the All text in the Target Monitor
section, any updates in the Network Control Box Info page (Web version, Protocol version, etc.) will be gathered
and updated.
■Save Settings
Click the Save Settings button to force the NCB-2010 to save all settings changed on the NCB-2010. The NCB-
2010 also automatically saves any changes in the system every hour when on.