PureLink VIP-400 User manual

VIP-400 USER MANUAL
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VIP-400
4K60 HDMI and USB over IP Fiber/CAT
USER MANUAL
PureLink
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Contents
What’s in the box: ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 4
Product Description ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Front Panel - ENCODER (transmitter) ........................................................................................................... 6
Rear Panel - ENCODER (transmitter)............................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel - DECODER (receiver) ................................................................................................................. 8
Rear Panel – DECODER (receiver) ................................................................................................................. 9
Available Functions when connected over a Network ............................................................................... 10
Built in web server .................................................................................................................................. 10
API ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Building your AV over IP Solution: .............................................................................................................. 11
Extension - Point to Point ....................................................................................................................... 11
Distribution (One ENCODER to more than one DECODER)..................................................................... 11
Switching (More than one ENCODER to one DECODER) ........................................................................ 11
Matrix (One ENCODER to more than one DECODER) ............................................................................. 11
Connecting to the VIP-400 over the Network ............................................................................................. 12
Default IP Address ................................................................................................................................... 12
How to check the IP Address of an Encoder ........................................................................................... 12
Option 1: Front Panel .......................................................................................................................... 12
Option 2: Via connection to a Decoder ............................................................................................... 12
Option 3: Via another VIP-400 endpoint with known address ........................................................... 12
Option 4: Advance IP Scanner ............................................................................................................. 13
How to check the IP Address of a Decoder ............................................................................................. 13
Option 1: Front Panel ......................................................................................................................... 13
Option 2: Via connection to a Display ................................................................................................. 13
How to find all IP Addresses of a VIP-400 system................................................................................... 14
Option 1: Using a VIP-400 endpoint with known IP Address: ............................................................. 14
Option2: Using VPX Management Software ....................................................................................... 14
Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 Computer LAN Port Setup ................................................................. 15

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Setting up your Mac computer to communicate on the same subnet ............................................... 18
Network switch requirements .................................................................................................................... 20
Network switch recommendations ......................................................................................................... 20
Bandwidth Usage and Latency .................................................................................................................... 20
Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Connections ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Power ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Network .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Audio ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
Video ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
Infrared ................................................................................................................................................... 21
RS232 ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Passthrough – follow video ................................................................................................................. 22
Passthrough – breakaway / layered switching ................................................................................... 22
Network API to RS-232 ........................................................................................................................ 22
Diagnostic LEDs ........................................................................................................................................... 22
RJ45 LEDs (Rear Panel) ............................................................................................................................ 22
RJ45 cable pin information ..................................................................................................................... 22
Front Panel Button and Display Functionality ............................................................................................ 23
To change Channel on Encoder .............................................................................................................. 23
To change Channel on Decoder .............................................................................................................. 23
Reset to Factory defaults ........................................................................................................................ 23
Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................... 24

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What’s in the box:
The VIP-400 Transmitter and Receiver are sold separately.
 VIP-400 ENCODER
o 1 VIP-400 ENCODER Transmitter/Encoder
o 1 12 VDC Power Adapter
o 1 set of mounting brackets
 VIP-400 DECODER
o 1 VIP-400 ENCODER Transmitter/Encoder
o 1 12 VDC Power Adapter
o 1 set of mounting brackets
Optional Accessories
VIP-400-RACK2
RPS-1218 – 18 channel, 12 VDC rack mount power supply
VPX – Video Over IP Management Software with Automation
VPX Wallmaster plugin for VPX
VPX Commander – 1U Rack mount host appliance for VPX Management Software
VIP-NET Media Hub purpose built for video over ip network switches

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Product Description
The VIP-400 is a four in one AV/USB over IP transport solution system for applications of extension,
distribution, switching, and matrixing. The VIP-400 accepts up to 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI signals, and USB 2.0,
RS232, and Infrared. The VIP-400 supports layered switching, up to 8x8 videowalls, image rotation, and
transports either via copper (CAT) or fiber (SFP) transport. Audio insertion (embedding) and extraction
(de-embedding) is available.
Specifications
 Input video support; HDMI 2.0 with HDR
o 4K60 4:4:4
o 4K60 4:2:0
o 4K30 4:4:4
o 1080P60
o 1080P30
o 1080P24
o 720P60
o 720P30
 Input audio support
o HDMI input
 Typical HDMI 2.0 audio formats
 Dolby TrueHD
 DTS-HD Master
 LPCM Audio
 Up to 7.1 channels 192 KHz
o Analog stereo input
 HDCP support
o HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 input
o HDCP 1.4 output with HDCP 2.2 inputs (supports legacy 4K HDMI 1.4 displays)
 Data rate
o 50-850 Mbps range, dependent on incoming video signal
o Installer settable variable rate throttle option
 Latency
o Up to 17 milliseconds
 Distance
o Max. 150M using CAT6a
o SFP Multi mode
o SFP Single mode

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Front Panel - ENCODER (transmitter)
1. Recessed Reset
2. Power LED
3. Link Light
a. On Encoder is linked to at least one Decoder with video signal
b. Flashes Encoder is linked to at least one Decoder with no video signal
c. Off Encoder is not linked to any Decoder
4. Display
5. Channel Select
6. USB 2.0 Connects to USB 2.0 devices (keyboard, mouse, camera, etc.)
7. USB Host Connects to laptop or similar
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Rear Panel - ENCODER (transmitter)
1. 12V DC Input
2. 1G LAN Port
3. 1G SFP Fiber Slot
4. HDMI In
5. HDMI Out
6. SPDIF Out
7. Stereo Input (unbalanced)
a. Can be embedded on to the output stream signal
8. Stereo Output (Unbalanced)
a. Can extract the audio from the HDMI input (PCM)
b. Can output from the audio input of a single connected Decoder, both in Unicast mode
only
9. RS-232 Transmitter and Receiver
10. Digital IO Relays
11. IR Receiver/Transmitter Input and Output
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Front Panel - DECODER (receiver)
1. Recessed Reset Switch
2. Power Green LED Indicator
3. Link Red LED Indicator
4. Three Digit Display
5. Channel Select Buttons
6. USB 2.0
7. USB Host
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Rear Panel – DECODER (receiver)
1. 12V DC Input
2. 1G LAN Port
3. 1G SFP Fiber Port
4. HDMI Out
5. SPDIF In
6. Stereo Input (unbalanced)
7. Stereo Output (Unbalanced) *Unicast mode only
8. RS-232 Tx/Rx
9. Digital IO Relays
10. IR Receiver Input/Output
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Available Functions when connected over a Network
In addition video, audio, USB, IR and RS232 transport over networks, the VIP-400 provides network
access to the following functions:
 Built in web server
 API
Built in web server
The built-in web server provides the following functionality
 Informational
o Firmware version
o State of operation
o Detailed diagnostics via API commands
 Settings
o EDID
o Data Rate (encoder)
o Scaler output (decoder)
o IP settings
o Multicast/Unicast mode
API
The VIP-400 employs a rich API, allowing settings, and diagnostics via the network. Please reference the
separate VIP-400 API Command Reference for further information.

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Building your AV over IP Solution:
Extension - Point to Point
To use the VIP-400 as a point to point system, there is no need for a network, you can directly connect
the ENCODER and DECODER by CAT or Fiber to create an extender solution. It is possible to create a
point-to-point extender solution over a network as well, which gains the features and advantage of
communicating with the endpoints through the API commands, to gather valuable data, and change
settings.
Distribution (One ENCODER to more than one DECODER)
Connecting a VIP-400 ENCODER to multiple DECODERS, you will need a compatible network switch to
connect them together. Since this configuration is for distribution, it is not necessary to have control of
the endpoints as the decoders are all set to look at the same encoder. However, as the endpoints are
on the network, their web interfaces are accessible, and the API is available for making setting changes,
or gathering diagnostic data.
Switching (More than one ENCODER to one DECODER)
Connecting more than one VIP-400 ENCODERS to one DECODER, you will need a compatible network
switch to connect them together. Since this configuration is for distribution, it is necessary to have
control of the decoder to set which encoder it is connected to. The API is also available for making
setting changes, or gathering diagnostic data when the endpoints are on a network.
Matrix (One ENCODER to more than one DECODER)
Connecting a VIP-400 ENCODER to multiple DECODERS, you need a compatible network switch to
connect them together. Since this configuration is for switching, it is necessary to have control of the
decoder to set which encoder it is connected to. The API is also available for making setting changes, or
gathering diagnostic data when the endpoints are on a network. Note that the encoders channel setting
should only be set during installation, and not changed again once the system is in operation.

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Connecting to the VIP-400 over the Network
Default IP Address
The VIP-400 encoders and decoders are set from the factory with static IP addresses in the
169.254.nnn.nnn range.
How to check the IP Address of an Encoder
Option 1: Front Panel
Press and hold the CH SELECT UP Button for 5 seconds. The display will toggle through the 4 octets of
the IP Address and return to the Channel setting.
Option 2: Via connection to a Decoder
When connected by CAT or Fiber cable to a VIP-400 Decoder, and the Encoder and Decoder are set to
the same Channel and no video input present at the Encoder, the VIP-400 Decoder will display the
‘Remote IP’ in the lower right corner of the splashscreen.
Option 3: Via another VIP-400 endpoint with known address
Using the VIP endpoint with known IP address: enter the IP address in to a browser. In the Utilities
section>Console API Commands field, enter node_list and press apply. The Output window will show all
VIP-400 endpoints on the system.

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Option 4: Advance IP Scanner
Use Advance Port Scanner to look in the 169.254.1.1 <> 169.254.1.254 range.
How to check the IP Address of a Decoder
Option 1: Front Panel
Press and hold the CH SELECT UP Button for 5 seconds. The display will toggle through the 4 octets of
the IP Address and return to the Channel setting.
Option 2: Via connection to a Display
When connected a display, the Decoder will display the ‘Local IP’ in the lower right corner of the
splashscreen.

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How to find all IP Addresses of a VIP-400 system
Option 1: Using a VIP-400 endpoint with known IP Address:
Using the VIP endpoint with known IP address: enter the IP address in to a browser. In the Utilities
section>Console API Commands field, enter node_list and press apply. The Output window will show all
VIP-400 endpoints on the system.
Option2: Using VPX Management Software
VPX Management software allows for automatic detection of all VIP-400 devices on the network, as long
as the software is on a Windows computer or VPX Commander that is in the same subnet.

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Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 Computer LAN Port Setup
Opening Network Page
Option 1: Right Click on the taskbar icon that looks like a signal strength indicator. Then click on
“Open Network and Sharing Center”.
Option 2: Use the search window and type “Network and Sharing Center”. When the search
function provides choices below, select Network and Sharing Center.
The next page will be as shown below. Select the “Change Adapter Settings”.

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When you are in the Change Adapter Settings page as shown below, select the LAN adapter that you will
use to communicate with the VIP-400system.
For this example, we will select the middle listing, Qualcomm Atheros LAN Adapter. Double click on the
listing. The properties page will open as shown below.

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Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” by double click on the text.
Note: Do not deselect the checkbox or change the selections of any other properties in the menu.
When the window changes to the Properties page for the Internet Protocol Version 4, enter the same IP
subnet as the VIP-400system. (VIP-400 default address is 169.254.nnn.nnn)

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Setting up your Mac computer to communicate on the same subnet
Opening Network Page
From the top menu bar, you can either click on the network symbol
Or click on the Apple icon in the upper left, and the select system preferences:

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Then select Network:
Select the appropriate network adapter from the list in the left pane, and then set the correct IP subnet
parameters.

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Network switch requirements
The VIP-400 is compatible with all PureLink network switches from PureLink, as well as many brands and
models that support IGMP Snooping V2 and Jumbo Frame. We recommend the PureLink switch line as
they are AV over IP purpose built and ready for use out of the box in closed systems. The PureLink line
of network switches are all either L2+ or L3 switches depending on the model, and support CAT and
Fiber transport.
You may use the VIP-400 AV over IP system with other network switches.
The minimum requirements of a network switch for the VIP-400 are:
 1G BaseT Port speeds
 Backplane data rate performance that exceeds the total data rate of your system
 IGMP Snooping V2, and IGMP Querier
 Jumbo Frame of 8K or greater
Network switch recommendations
It is also recommended from a system design standpoint that you consider VLAN management to isolate
the multicast traffic generated by the transmitters from devices other than the receivers.
Bandwidth Usage and Latency
The VIP-400 Encoders use the JPEG2000 codec. Depending on the content and signal types being
encoded, the VIP-400 will output between 50 – 850 Mbps.
Latency is typically ~17 milliseconds.