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Table 1.1: System Definitions for an MPX Extender Solution (Continued)
Term
Default EDID
Display Device
EDID
Extender Group
Extension Network
HDCP
Input Media Module
IR Blaster
IR Extension
IR Local Loopback
IR Remote
IR(rx) port
IR(tx) port
Media LAN
Input Media Module
MPX Extender
Definition
Factory default EDID information stored in an MPX transmitter, which describes
the supported video characteristics of the transmitter
Video projector, plasma, LCD display, or other display device
Extended Display Identification Data: A Video Electronics Standards Association
(VESA) standard data format that contains basic information about a monitor and
its capabilities, including vendor information, maximum image size, color
characteristics, factory pre-set timings, frequency range limits and character
strings for the monitor name and serial number
A term denoting an MPX transmitter and all of its bound receivers, whether wired
or wireless
A term denoting a wired or wireless media LAN
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is a form of digital rights
management used to secure digital audio and video content
Input media module resides in the transmitter and accepts video input from a
source device
Dual IR emitter (part number IRB-100) that connects to the IR(tx) port of the
transmitter or the receiver and converts electrical signals that arrive at that port to
IR signals for control of source and display devices
Flow of IR data across the MPX extension network
Flow of IR data from the IR(rx) receiver to the IR(tx) port on the same unit
Remote control that transmits device control information using an infra-red LED
An infra-red receive port. An IR receiver is located on the front panel of MPX1000
extenders. An IR receiver port is located on the front panel of an MPX1500 receiver
in the form of a 2.5mm mini jack. On optional receiver may be attached to the unit
via this port
An infra-red emitter port located on the front panel of all MPX transmitters
and receivers
A LAN port on an MPX receiver or transmitter that serves as a private wired
network for transmission of A/V media. This port is labelled L2 on MPX transmitters
and indicated by a LAN symbol on MPX1500 receivers. The Media LAN and
Control LAN functions share the same physical port on MPX1500 receivers.
A modular, field-installable, component that enables an MPX1000 transmitter to
attach to various types of source devices. MPX1500 extenders do not require
media modules.
A generic term denoting an MPX transmitter or receiver