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Data-Tronix DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB User Manual

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DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB
IP Control Box
Version: V1.0.0

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  • Page 1 User Manual DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB IP Control Box Version: V1.0.0...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, please follow the guidelines below: 1. Do not expose this apparatus 6. Clean this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or only with dry cloth. splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....................3 Overview ....................3 Features ....................4 Package Contents ..................5 Specifications ................... 6 Panel ......................8 Front Panel ..................8 Rear Panel..................9 Hardware Installation .................. 11 Accessing the Device .................. 13 Before Accessing the Device ..............13 Using LAN2 (C) Port ................
  • Page 4 System Settings Page ................28 IP Setup ................... 28 IP Setup (TX and RX Communication) ..........28 IP Setup (Telnet Client and Browser Communication) ..... 30 Debug Logs ..................31 Web Matrix Switching ..............31 Importing Configuration File from PC Configurator ......31 Web Matrix Page ................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Overview DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB is an IP control box that is used as an A/V control device for managing, configuring and controlling H.264 encoders and decoders on the local area network. It features two Ethernet ports and two RS232 ports, offering integration-friendly control features——LAN (Telnet & Web GUI), a third party controller (API) providing simple, flexible control and management options.

  • Page 6: Features

    Features  IP control via LAN (Telnet & Web GUI) and a third party controller (API)  Features two Ethernet ports and two RS-232 ports  Detects H.264 encoders and decoders automatically  Supports matrix switching between H.264 encoders and decoders ...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Package Contents  1 x DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB  1 x 12VDC 1A Power Supply  1 x Detachable Plug  1 x Phoenix Connector (Male, 3.5 mm, 6 pins)  2 x Mounting Ears with screws  5 x Label Cards (49 mm x 15 mm)

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications Technical 1 x LAN1 (AV) (10/100 Mbps) 1 x LAN2 (C) (10/100 Mbps) I/O Connections 2 x RS-232 LED indication for Power and Status Button 1 x Reset Button Power Supply 12VDC 1 A, 5.5 mm 1.6 W (Max.) Power Consumption LAN (Web GUI &...
  • Page 9 General  5.46'' x 1.02'' x 3.67'' Product Dimension  (W x H x D) 138.7 mm x 26 mm x 93.2 mm  250 mm x 80 mm x 170 mm Box Dimension  (W x H x D) 10'' x 3.15'' x 6.7'' Net Weight 0.40 kg / 0.9 lbs (without accessories)

  • Page 10: Panel

    POWER Lit red when device is powered on. RESET When DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB is powered on, use a pointed stylus to hold down the RESET button for five or more seconds, and then release it. DT- HDVD-IPSTR-CB will reboot and restore to its default settings.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    255.255.0.0. 1 x LAN2 (C): Connects to a switch or computer for configuring, managing and controlling DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB, encoders and decoders through LAN control (Telnet & Web GUI). The default IP parameters of this RJ45 port are IP address 192.168.11.243 and subnet mask 255.255.0.0.
  • Page 12 Name Description RS232: RS-232 ports  Left (DEBUG): Pins TX, RX, GND are used for troubleshooting only.  Middle (Control): Pins GND, RX, TX are used for configuring, managing and controlling DT- HDVD-IPSTR-CB, encoders and decoders through RS-232 software or a third party controller.

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    Power on the switches first, then the other devices. Use the PC to configure, manage and control the DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB Control Box, encoders and decoders through LAN control (Telnet & Web GUI) or RS-232 ports.

  • Page 14: Power Supply

    The serial port on the left is for troubleshooting only and the right one can be connected to a PC or a third party controller for configuring, managing and controlling the DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB, encoders and decoders via API commands. Audio/Video Input...

  • Page 15: Accessing The Device

    Accessing the Device You can use Web, Telnet or a third party controller to access the device to configure, manage and control DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB, encoders and decoders via Web GUI or API commands. Before Accessing the Device Using LAN2 (C) Port Before accessing the device, make sure that your computer and LAN2 (C) port are on the same subnet.
  • Page 16 3. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. 4. Check Use the following IP address. After configuring the settings in the following example, click OK.  IP address: 192.168.11.45  Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0...

  • Page 17: Using Rs-232 Port

    5. Click OK. Using RS-232 Port Before accessing the device, make sure that your computer or third party controller is connected to RS-232 port on the rear panel. This section takes Windows 7 and COM software Comm Uart Assit (V3.7.2) as an example. You can also use other COM software to perform this operation.
  • Page 18 2. Locate the connected COM port on your computer. 1) Choose Start > Run. 2) Enter devmgmt.msc, and then click Enter. 3) In Device Manager window, locate the connected COM port COM2 below. 3. Connect COM software to IP control box. 1) Launch COM software.

  • Page 19: Accessing The Device Via Web

    Using the Administrator Account You can use the administrator account to access the device Web configuration page to configure, manage and control DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB, encoders and decoders via Web GUI or API commands. Launch a web browser. For optimal performance, we would recommend use of the latest versions of Firefox, Opera, Safari, Internet Explorer 10 or Chrome.

  • Page 20: Using The Common User Account

    Using the Common User Account You can use the common user account to access the device Web configuration page to control DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB, encoders and decoders via Web GUI (Scenes page available only) or API commands. Before that, you need to create a common user account under administrator privileges.

  • Page 21: Accessing The Device Via Telnet

    Common User Account" section. Accessing the Device via Telnet This section takes Windows 7 as an example to use Telnet to access the device to configure, manage and control DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB, encoders and decoders through API commands. Choose Start > Run.

  • Page 22: Web Configuration Page

    Web Configuration Page The Web configuration page is designed to configure, manage and control DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB, encoders and decoders. Tabs at the top of the Home Screen page are used to access settings for Scenes, TX/RX Settings and System Settings. Note: ...

  • Page 23: Setting Scenes

    Setting Scenes 1. Click the All Devices button, and the table of devices will appear with TX units across the top and the RX down the left hand side. 2. Click the box that links each TX and RX to test switching of the video to each RX.

  • Page 24: Telnet Api Command

    You can enter API commands in Telnet API Command box from Scenes, TX/RX Settings and System Settings pages to configure, manage and control DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB, encoders and decoders. 1. Locate the Telnet API Command box by scrolling through the Scenes, TX/RX Settings or System Settings pages.

  • Page 25: Logs

    Logs Logs have recorded the web operation and device communication information. They can be used by technical engineers for troubleshooting. You can access the log from Scenes, TX/RX Settings and System Settings pages.  To display the logs: click ON ...

  • Page 26: Tx/Rx Settings Page

    TX/RX Settings Page The TX/RX Settings section enables IP settings and alias of each TX and RX to be configured as well as encoder setup, rebooting the devices, factory resetting the devices, inputting API commands and viewing logs.

  • Page 27: Configuring The Ip Settings Of Tx/Rx

    After changing the IP settings of TX/RX, you need to reboot them for the settings to take effect as well as to ensure that they remain on the same subnet as other TX/RX and DT-HDVD-IPSTR-CB. Otherwise, communication failure may occur.

  • Page 28: Encoder Setup

    GUI Element Description Default gateway of TX/RX, a gateway address for Default interfacing with another network, which can be set only Gateway when the Static mode is selected. By default, keep it unchanged. Click this to save the current settings and apply Apply them to TX/RX.

  • Page 29: Restoring Tx/Rx To Their Default Settings

    "IPE200" "IPE6000" "MX143" "EX373" "IPD1000" "IPD3000" ''IPE2000” "MS300" "MX153" "EX373L" "IPD2000" "RX" Restoring TX/RX to their Default Settings 1. Log in to the Web configuration page. 2. Click TX/RX Settings tab. 3. Select a device to be configured from the list displayed. If no device is found, click Reload to refresh the device list.

  • Page 30: System Settings Page

    System Settings Page The System Settings section enables IP settings of the IP control box to be configured as well as opening or closing logs, importing configuration file from PC configurator, managing common user and administrator account, factory resetting this device, rebooting this device, shutting down this device, viewing API and system version, inputting telnet API commands and viewing logs.
  • Page 31 GUI Element Description IP Setup Configures the IP settings in LAN1 (AV) port for communicating with RX/TX devices. (TX and RX Communication) IP Address IP address for TX and RX communication. Subnet Mask Subnet mask for TX and RX communication. Default gateway for TX and RX communication, a Default Gateway gateway address for interfacing with another network.

  • Page 32: Ip Setup (Telnet Client And Browser Communication)

    Setup (Telnet Client Browser Communication) GUI Element Description IP Setup LAN2 (C) port for communicating with PC or a third party controller. (Telnet client and browser communication) IP address for communicating with PC or a third party IP Address controller. Subnet mask for communicating with PC or a third Subnet Mask party controller.

  • Page 33: Debug Logs

    GUI Element Description Note: After changing IP settings and clicking Apply, IP control box will automatically reboot for the settings to take effect. Debug Logs This section is reserved for further version. Web Matrix Switching Importing Configuration File from Configurator You can directly import a configuration file (.hoi) exported from PC configurator.

  • Page 34: Web Matrix Page

    Web Matrix Page After a configuration file is imported, scene items will appear next to the All Devices button. For example, if Matrix3x3 is the scene created in PC configurator Matrix3x3 scene item will appear next to All Devices button. For more information about Web matrix page, see the table below.
  • Page 35 GUI Element Description Matrix3x3 Represents the scene name created in PC configurator. Note: Scene names created in PC configurator should not contain spaces. Otherwise, errors may occur in Web matrix switching. Screen Represents the scene area for matrix switching. Transmitters Represents the list of transmitters.

  • Page 36: Operating Matrix Switching Via Web

    Operating Matrix Switching via Web If you import a configuration file from PC configurator, you can use the scenes created already. For example, if you create a 3 x 3 matrix in PC configurator, which contains 2 x 2 video wall (), multi-view () and single view (DT-HDVD-IPSTR-RX) settings, you can use the same scene Matrix3x3 in the Web configuration page after importing its configuration file.

  • Page 37: Managing Administrator And Common User Account

     To change a transmitter for video wall operation (Video wall not supported transmitter ( EX363 by the DT-HDVD-IPSTR-RX), click and drag a only) from the transmitters list to the any box of the 2 x 2 video wall divided by broken double lines. ...

  • Page 38: Creating A Common User Account

     If you have forgotten your new password, you can create a new one or restore IP control box to its default settings to use the factory parameters. For more information, see "Restoring IP Control Box to its Default Settings" section. 5.

  • Page 39: Device Maintenance

    Device Maintenance Restoring IP Control Box to its Default Settings 1. Log in to the Web configuration page. 2. Click System Settings tab. 3. Scroll down to the Commands area. 4. Click Factory Default. Then this device will reboot and restore to its default settings.

  • Page 40: Rebooting Ip Control Box

    Rebooting IP Control Box 1. Log in to the Web configuration page. 2. Click System Settings tab. 3. Scroll down to the Commands area. 4. Click Reboot. Then this device will reboot. Note: You can also power off IP control box then on to perform this operation.

  • Page 42: Faq

    1. Why can’t I log in to the Web configuration page?  Check that all the devices are powered on and working properly.  Check that all the cables are qualified and connected properly.  Check that LAN2 (C) port is connected for login. ...

  • Page 43: Product Service

    Product Service Maintenance Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. Provided Service 1. Damage Requiring service: The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:  The DC power supply cord or AC adapter has been damaged; ...

  • Page 44: Mail-In Service

    DATATRONIX 1-Year Limited Warranty DATATRONIX. (the "Company") warrants to the Original Purchaser that the item purchased is free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use. This warranty starts on the date of shipment of the hardware to the Original Purchaser.

  • Page 45: Warranty Limits And Exclusions

    find out whether the above exclusion applies to you. This warranty allocates risks of product failure between Original Purchaser and the Company. The Company's hardware pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this warranty. The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other express warranties, whether oral or written.
  • Page 46 Glossary Acronym Complete Term Application Programming Interface Direct Current Electro-static Discharge Graphical User Interface HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Input / Output Local Area Network Light Emitting Diode Personal Computer Receiver (Decoder) Transmitter (Encoder)
  • Page 47 DATA-TRONIX Corporate Office 1085 Andrew Dr. Ste A West Chester PA 19380 Tel: (610) 429-1821 www.datatronix.biz support@datatronix.biz...

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