Page 1 MuxLab Pro Digital Network Controller (MNC) (Model: 500811) Operation Manual P/N: 94-000810-E SE-000810-E...
Page 2 ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) Copyright Notice: Copyright © 2014 MuxLab Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission of the author.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
© MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) Table of Contents 1. Overview .............................5 1.1. Description ..........................5 1.2. Features ............................ 6 2. Technical Specifications ......................7 3. Installation and Use ........................8 3.1. Part List ............................ 8 3.2. Product Overview ........................9 3.3.
Page 4 © MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) 5.2.10 Delete a preset ........................218 5.2.11 Send data to RS-232 (For 500753/754/755/756/757/758/759) ..........218 5.2.12 Send data to IR (For 500752/753/754 (TX) and 500755/756 (TX & RX) ......219 5.2.13 Modify network setting OF THE MNC ................219 5.2.14 Modify Administrator password OF THE MNC ..............
Page 5: Overview
Overview 1.1. Description The MuxLab Pro Digital Network Controller is a Linux-based PC that allows users to control hub-installed MuxLab products. When installed on a local area network (LAN), the MuxLab Pro Digital Network Controller can scan the LAN for MuxLab products and allows the user to auto- discover, configure and control these products through an Ethernet Web interface.
Page 6: Features
© MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) 1.2. Features (Front View) (Rear & Side View) Figure 1: Pro Digital Network Controller Front Panel  Power LED  Power button Back Panel  VGA video out port  HDMI video out port ...
Page 7: Technical Specifications
Operating Temperature 5 ºC to 50 ºC Dimensions 4.52 x 4.52 x 1.4 inch (115 x 115 x 35 mm) Weight 1.1lbs (0.5kg) Accessories Included External Power Adaptor Regulatory FCC, CE, RoHS, WEEE Order Information 500811 Pro Digital Network Controller Table 1: Technical Specifications Page 7...
Page 8: Installation And Use
ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) Installation and Use 3.1. Part List The MuxLab Pro Digital Network Controller comes with the following parts: • Base unit (1x) • External Power Adapter (1x) Please verify that both parts are present before proceeding. Figure 2: Base Unit...
Page 9: Product Overview
ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) 3.2. Product Overview The external connections and connection indicators of the MuxLab Pro Digital Network Controller are detailed in Figure 4 and Figure 5. Please familiarize yourself with them before installing the unit. Figure 4: Rear Panel...
Page 10: Installation Procedure
MuxLab also has a guide specific to the Cisco SG300 Series, see document SE- 000819-A (Configuring Network Setting of the Ethernet Switch & MuxLab AV over IP Devices), which can be found on MuxLab’s website under any of the AV over IP product pages (as a download under the Operation Manual sub-category).
Page 11 Cisco SG300 Series, see document SE-000819-A (Configuring Network Setting of the Ethernet Switch & MuxLab AV over IP Devices), which can be found on MuxLab’s website under any of the AV over IP product pages (as a download under the Operation Manual sub-category).
Page 12 © MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) Refer to Figure 6. 2. On the computer to which the MNC is connected, open up an Internet browser (Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, etc.) and type the following address in the address bar near the top of the screen: http://192.168.168.50/mnc/...
Page 13 © MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) The following screen will appear (Figure 8). Figure 8: Computer IP Address 5. If the IPv4 Address (shown in the red box of Figure 8) does NOT begin with the numbers 192.168.168.x, then perform the following steps (refer to...
Page 14 © MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) L. In the Subnet mask field, type the following: 255.255.255.0 M. Click on OK. Step 5A Steps 5B-5C Figure 9 Page 14...
Page 17 © MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) Steps 5J-5K-5L-5M Figure 12 The computer is now ready to communicate with the MNC. Refer to Figure 13. 6. Open up an Internet browser (Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, etc.) and type the following address in the address bar near the top of the screen: http://192.168.168.50/mnc/...
Page 18 © MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) Refer to Figure 14. 7. The MuxLab Pro Digital Network Controller Web interface Login Screen will appear. Figure 14 Login Screen 8. In the User Name field, type admin. Use lower case. 9. In the Password field, type admin. Use lower case.
Page 19 © MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) 11. Click the Settings tab. The Network Settings screen will appear. 12. Next to Use DHCP, ensure that the No radio button is selected. 13. In the IP address field, type the first 3 entries of the IP address of the network subnet on which the MNC will be installed, which in our example is 192.168.2.x.
Page 20: Ethernet Web Interface - Device Management
Figure 17 Login Screen In the User Name field, type admin. Use lower case. In the Password field, type admin. Use lower case. Click Log in. You are now ready to manage the MuxLab Pro Digital Network Controller. Page 20...
Page 21 © MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) Extender Models The MuxLab Pro Digital Network Controller is designed to work with various MuxLab Extender models (refer to Table 2). All Extender models are controlled using MuxLab’s Network Controller software, although the setup for each differs from model to model.
Page 22: Extender Model 500752
© MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500752 Extender Model 500752 Products Screen Once the user has logged in, the Products screen will appear (Figure 18). Figure 18: Products Screen – Initial View In the SELECT A PRODUCT TO ADD: drop down box, select Hdmi Over IP (500752/753/754/755/756) and then click on ADD DEVICE (Figure 19).
Page 23 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500752 A dialog box appears asking the user to provide a custom name for the selected product (Figure 20). The user then types a name in the Custom Name: field and clicks on OK. Note that if the user decides to click on CANCEL, the previous screen appears (Figure 19), without a product being added.
Page 24 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500752 The user can change the ID of each row by modifying the ID field. The user can also delete the entire row completely by clicking the next to it. To configure a given product, the user clicks on Select, which brings up a multi- tabbed screen (Figure 22).
Page 25 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500752 1. Products Screen - Set-up Tab The Set-up tab offers the user two options for the type of set-up allowed: Automatic or Manual. Automatic means that the software will scan the system for every dip- switch enabled device.
Page 27 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500752 To save all name changes, click on Save. A green UPDATED tag will appear next to newly changed names (Figure 26). Figure 26: Saving Name Changes To view and modify component parameters, click on the Detail button next to the given component.
Page 28 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500752 2. Products Screen - Matrix Tab The Matrix tab of the Products screen allows the user to connect any Display to any Source. The user also has the option of using Presets to save connection schemes (“Presets”), as well as to edit and delete existing presets (Figure 28).
Page 29 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500752 Once the selection is made (the user can change any or all connections between displays and sources), the user clicks on Connect to finalize the change. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the new or changed connection (Figure 30).
Page 30 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500752 To save this preset, the user clicks on Create. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the > Save current connections as new preset field and the newly created preset becomes the Current active Preset (Figure 32).
Page 31 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500752 Once selected, a dialog will appear asking the user to confirm the deletion request (Figure 34). Figure 34: Confirmation of Deleted Preset Click on OK. The preset will be deleted and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 32 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500752 To save the current matrix configuration under an existing Preset name, click on > Save current connection in following preset drop-down box and selects a preset name (Figure 36). Figure 36: Change Current Active Preset Once selected, the Preset will be saved and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 33 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500752 3. Products Screen - Video Wall Tab MuxLab’s Extender 500752 does not support the Video Wall feature. Clicking on this tab will display the following screen (Figure 38). Figure 38: Video Wall Tab For more information on the Video Wall tab and its features, refer to the section of this manual dealing with MuxLab Extender 500754 and MuxLab Extender 500759.
Page 34 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500752 4. Products Screen - RS-232 Tab MuxLab’s Extender 500752 does not support the RS-232 feature. Clicking on this tab will display the following screen (Figure 39). Figure 39: RS-232 Tab For more information on the RS-232 tab and its features, refer to the section of this manual dealing with MuxLab Extender 500753 and 500754.
Page 35 The IR tab of the Products screen enables the user to send IR commands to a MuxLab transmitter or receiver IR port (Figure 40) via the Network Controller. IR pass-through mode is also supported using an IR handheld remote as the control source.
Page 36 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500752 Once a device is selected, the Data to send in HEX field becomes enabled. In the above example, DVD-1 was chosen as the selected device, meaning that a command sent to DVD-1 will travel from the Network Controller to the Ethernet Switch, then from the Ethernet Switch to the transmitter connected to DVD-1.
Page 37 6. Products Screen - Firmware Tab The Firmware tab of the Products screen enables the user to update the firmware for MuxLab transmitters and receiver (Figure 42). Figure 42: Firmware Tab The user first selects either Display (RX) or Source (TX), then chooses the firmware update file to upload to the given device.
Page 38 The Settings screen contains two tabs: Network and Administration. The Network tab (Figure 43) is used to change the IP address of the MuxLab Network Controller (MNC), the network mask, as well as the router IP address. It also allows the user to enable or disable DHCP.
Page 39 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500752 Software Update Screen The Software Update enables the user to update MuxLab Network Controller software (Figure 45). This software is available on MuxLab’s website (www.muxlab.com). Download the software to the local PC before performing the update.
Page 40: Extender Model 500753
© MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500753 Extender Model 500753 Products Screen Once the user has logged in, the Products screen will appear (Figure 47). Figure 47: Products Screen – Initial View In the SELECT A PRODUCT TO ADD: drop down box, select Hdmi Over IP (500752/753/754/755/756) and then click on ADD DEVICE (Figure 48).
Page 41 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500753 A dialog box appears asking the user to provide a custom name for the selected product (Figure 49). The user then types a name in the Custom Name: field and clicks on OK. Note that if the user decides to click on CANCEL, the previous screen appears (Figure 48), without a product being added.
Page 42 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500753 The user can change the ID of each row by modifying the ID field. The user can also delete the entire row completely by clicking the next to it. To configure a given product, the user clicks on Select, which brings up a multi- tabbed screen (Figure 51).
Page 43 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500753 1. Products Screen - Set-up Tab The Set-up tab offers the user two options for the type of set-up allowed: Automatic or Manual. Automatic means that the software will scan the system for every dip- switch enabled device.
Page 45 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500753 To save all name changes, click on Save. A green UPDATED tag will appear next to newly changed names (Figure 55). Figure 55: Saving Name Changes To view and modify component parameters, click on the Detail button next to the given component.
Page 46 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500753 2. Products Screen - Matrix Tab The Matrix tab of the Products screen allows the user to connect any Display to any Source. The user also has the option of using Presets to save connection schemes (“Presets”), as well as to edit and delete existing presets (Figure 57).
Page 47 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500753 Once the selection is made (the user can change any or all connections between displays and sources), the user clicks on Connect to finalize the change. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the new or changed connection (Figure 59).
Page 48 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500753 To save this preset, the user clicks on Create. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the > Save current connections as new preset field and the newly created preset becomes the Current active Preset (Figure 61).
Page 49 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500753 Once selected, a dialog will appear asking the user to confirm the deletion request (Figure 63). Figure 63: Confirmation of Deleted Preset Click on OK. The preset will be deleted and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 50 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500753 To save the current matrix configuration under an existing Preset name, click on > Save current connection in following preset drop-down box and selects a preset name (Figure 65). Figure 65: Change Current Active Preset Once selected, the Preset will be saved and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 51 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500753 3. Products Screen - Video Wall Tab MuxLab’s Extender 500753 does not support the Video Wall feature. Clicking on this tab will display the following screen (Figure 67). Figure 67: Video Wall Tab For more information on the Video Wall tab and its features, refer to the section of this manual dealing with MuxLab Extender 500754 and MuxLab Extender 500759.
Page 52 The RS-232 tab of the Products screen enables the user to send RS-232 commands to any MuxLab transmitter or receiver (Figure 68). This is done either through the Network Controller or directly by connecting a PC to the RS-232 port of any transmitter or receiver.
Page 53 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500753 Once a device is selected, the Data to send in HEX field becomes enabled. In the above example, DVD-1 was chosen as the selected device (but a receiver connected to sink equipment could have also been selected), meaning that a command sent to DVD- 1 will travel from the Network Controller to the Ethernet Switch, and from the Ethernet Switch to the transmitter connected to DVD-1.
Page 54 The IR tab of the Products screen enables the user to send IR commands to a MuxLab transmitter or receiver IR port (Figure 70) via the Network Controller. IR pass-through mode is also supported using an IR handheld remote as the control source.
Page 55 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500753 Once a device is selected, the Data to send in HEX field becomes enabled. In the above example, DVD-1 was chosen as the selected device, meaning that a command sent to DVD-1 will travel from the Network Controller to the Ethernet Switch, then from the Ethernet Switch to the transmitter connected to DVD-1.
Page 56 6. Products Screen - Firmware Tab The Firmware tab of the Products screen enables the user to update the firmware for MuxLab transmitters and receiver (Figure 72). Figure 72: Firmware Tab The user first selects either Display (RX) or Source (TX), then chooses the firmware update file to upload to the given device.
Page 57 The Settings screen contains two tabs: Network and Administration. The Network tab (Figure 73) is used to change the IP address of the MuxLab Network Controller, the network mask, as well as the router IP address. It also allows the user to enable or disable DHCP.
Page 58 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500753 Software Update Screen The Software Update enables the user to update MuxLab Network Controller software (Figure 75). This software is available on MuxLab’s website (www.muxlab.com). Download the software to the local PC before performing the update.
Page 59: Extender Model 500754
© MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 Extender Model 500754 Products Screen Once the user has logged in, the Products screen will appear (Figure 77). Figure 77: Products Screen – Initial View In the SELECT A PRODUCT TO ADD: drop down box, select Hdmi Over IP (500752/753/754/755/756) and then click on ADD DEVICE (Figure 78).
Page 60 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 A dialog box appears asking the user to provide a custom name for the selected product (Figure 79). The user then types a name in the Custom Name: field and clicks on OK. Note that if the user decides to click on CANCEL, the previous screen appears (Figure 78), without a product being added.
Page 61 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 The user can change the ID of each row by modifying the ID field. The user can also delete the entire row completely by clicking the next to it. To configure a given product, the user clicks on Select, which brings up a multi- tabbed screen (Figure 81).
Page 62 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 1. Products Screen - Set-up Tab The Set-up tab offers the user two options for the type of set-up allowed: Automatic or Manual. Automatic means that the software will scan the system for every dip- switch enabled device.
Page 64 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 To save all name changes, click on Save. A green UPDATED tag will appear next to newly changed names (Figure 85). Figure 85: Saving Name Changes To view and modify component parameters, click on the Detail button next to the given component.
Page 65 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 2. Products Screen - Matrix Tab The Matrix tab of the Products screen allows the user to connect any Display to any Source. The user also has the option of using Presets to save connection schemes (“Presets”), as well as to edit and delete existing presets (Figure 87).
Page 66 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 Once the selection is made (the user can change any or all connections between displays and sources), the user clicks on Connect to finalize the change. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the new or changed connection (Figure 89).
Page 67 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 To save this preset, the user clicks on Create. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the > Save current connections as new preset field and the newly created preset becomes the Current active Preset (Figure 91).
Page 68 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 Once selected, a dialog will appear asking the user to confirm the deletion request (Figure 93). Figure 93: Confirmation of Deleted Preset Click on OK. The preset will be deleted and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 69 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 To save the current matrix configuration under an existing Preset name, click on > Save current connection in following preset drop-down box and selects a preset name (Figure 95). Figure 95: Change Current Active Preset Once selected, the Preset will be saved and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 70 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 3. Products Screen - Video Wall Tab The Video Wall tab enables the user to configure an NxM video wall consisting of NxM monitors, all of the same size (Figure 97). Figure 97: Video Wall Tab...
Page 71 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 a. By clicking on and dragging any of the NxN preconfigured boxes into the display pane, the user creates a video matrix of the same size. In the example shown in Figure 99, a 2x2 video wall consisting of 4 monitors is created.
Page 72 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 c. Once created, the display pane shows an empty (unpopulated) video wall consisting of 4 monitors (Figure 101). Figure 101: Video Wall Tab – Newly Created 2x2 Video Wall 2. The user clicks on +Video Wall Set-Up: Step #2, which expands to provide the user with display mapping options (Figure 102).
Page 73 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 a. The user clicks on a given display in the lower section of the screen. This highlights the display in a light blue box. (Note that dragging and dropping displays into the display pane is not allowed.) b.
Page 74 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 a. The user clicks on one or more cells in the display pane. Once clicked, the panes will change to blue to indicate that they are now actively selected. b. The user clicks on any single source shown in the lower part of the screen.
Page 75 The RS-232 tab of the Products screen enables the user to send RS-232 commands to any MuxLab transmitter or receiver (Figure 107). This is done either through the Network Controller or directly by connecting a PC to the RS-232 port of any transmitter or receiver.
Page 76 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 When sending RS-232 commands through the Network Controller, the user first selects the device that the RS-232 commands will be sent to. This is done by clicking on the Select a device drop-down list and making a selection (Figure 108). The IP Feedback field should also contain the IP address of the Network Controller.
Page 77 The IR tab of the Products screen enables the user to send IR commands to a MuxLab transmitter or receiver IR port (Figure 109) via the Network Controller. IR pass-through mode is also supported using an IR handheld remote as the control source.
Page 78 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 Once a device is selected, the Data to send in HEX field becomes enabled. In the above example, DVD-1 was chosen as the selected device, meaning that a command sent to DVD-1 will travel from the Network Controller to the Ethernet Switch, then from the Ethernet Switch to the transmitter connected to DVD-1.
Page 79 6. Products Screen - Firmware Tab The Firmware tab of the Products screen enables the user to update the firmware for MuxLab transmitters and receiver (Figure 111). Figure 111: Firmware Tab The user first selects either Display (RX) or Source (TX), then chooses the firmware update file to upload to the given device.
Page 80 Settings Screen The Settings screen contains two tabs: Network and Administration. The Network tab (Figure 112) is used to change the IP address of the MuxLab Network Controller, the network mask, as well as the router IP address. It also allows the user to enable or disable DHCP.
Page 81 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500754 Software Update Screen The Software Update enables the user to update MuxLab Network Controller software (Figure 114). This software is available on MuxLab’s website (www.muxlab.com). Download the software to the local PC before performing the update.
Page 82: Extender Model 500755
© MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755 Extender Model 500755 Product Screen Once the user has logged in, the Products screen will appear (Figure 116). Figure 116: Products Screen – Initial View In the SELECT A PRODUCT TO ADD: drop down box, select Hdmi Over IP (500752/753/754/755/756) and then click on ADD DEVICE (Figure 117).
Page 83 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755 A dialog box appears asking the user to provide a custom name for the selected product (Figure 118). The user then types a name in the Custom Name: field and clicks on OK. Note that if the user decides to click on CANCEL, the previous screen appears (Figure 117), without a product being added.
Page 84 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755 The user can change the ID of each row by modifying the ID field. The user can also delete the entire row completely by clicking the next to it. To configure a given product, the user clicks on Select, which brings up a multi- tabbed screen (Figure 120).
Page 85 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755 1. Products Screen - Set-up Tab The Set-up tab offers the user two options for the type of set-up allowed: Automatic or Manual. Automatic means that the software will scan the system for every dip- switch enabled device.
Page 87 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755 To save all name changes, click on Save. A green UPDATED tag will appear next to newly changed names (Figure 124). Figure 124: Saving Name Changes To view and modify component parameters, click on the Detail button next to the given component.
Page 88 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755 2. Products Screen - Matrix Tab The Matrix tab of the Products screen allows the user to connect any Display (sink device) to any source. The user has the option of using Presets to save connection schemes (“Presets”), as well as to edit and delete existing presets (Figure 126).
Page 89 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755 Once the selection is made (the user can change any or all connections between sinks and sources), the user clicks on Connect to finalize the change. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the new or changed connection (Figure 128).
Page 90 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755 To save this preset, the user clicks on Create. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the > Save current connections as new preset field and the newly created preset becomes the Current active Preset (Figure 130).
Page 91 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755 Once selected, a dialog will appear asking the user to confirm the deletion request (Figure 132). Figure 132: Confirmation of Deleted Preset Click on OK. The preset will be deleted and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 92 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755 To save the current matrix configuration under an existing Preset name, click on > Save current connection in following preset drop-down box and selects a preset name (Figure 134). Figure 134: Change Current Active Preset Once selected, the Preset will be saved and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 93 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755 3. Products Screen - Video Wall Tab MuxLab’s Extender 500755 does not support the Video Wall feature. Clicking on this tab will display the following screen (Figure 136). Figure 136: Video Wall Tab For more information on the Video Wall tab and its features, refer to the section of this manual dealing with MuxLab Extender 500754 and MuxLab Extender 500759.
Page 94 The RS-232 tab of the Products screen enables the user to send RS-232 commands to any MuxLab transceiver (transmitter or receiver) (Figure 137). This is done either through the Network Controller or directly by connecting a PC to the RS-232 port of any transmitter or receiver.
Page 95 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755 Once a device is selected, the Data to send in HEX field becomes enabled. In the above example, source “Audio 1” was chosen as the selected device (but a transceiver set as a receiver connected to sink equipment could have also been selected), meaning that a command sent to source “Audio 1”...
Page 96 The IR tab of the Products screen enables the user to send IR commands to a MuxLab transceiver (transmitter or receiver) IR port (Figure 139) via the Network Controller. IR pass-through mode is also supported using an IR handheld remote as the control source.
Page 97 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755 The 500755 transceiver can be configured as a transmitter or receiver and supports a bi-directional IR port. The below example is for transmitting IR from the sink side (display/powered speaker-amplifier side) to the source side, but the 500755 can be configured to transmit IR from the source to the sink side as well.
Page 98 6. Products Screen - Firmware Tab The Firmware tab of the Products screen enables the user to update the firmware for MuxLab transmitters and receiver (Figure 141). Figure 141: Firmware Tab The user first selects either Display (RX) which is the sink unit (connected to powered speakers or an amplifier), or Source (TX), then chooses the firmware update file to upload to the given device.
Page 99 Settings Screen The Settings screen contains two tabs: Network and Administration. The Network tab (Figure 142) is used to change the IP address of the MuxLab Network Controller, the network mask, as well as the router IP address. It also allows the user to enable or disable DHCP.
Page 100 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755 Software Update Screen The Software Update enables the user to update MuxLab Network Controller software (Figure 144). This software is available on MuxLab’s website (www.muxlab.com). Download the software to the local PC before performing the update.
Page 101: Extender Model 500756
© MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500756 Extender Model 500756 Product Screen Once the user has logged in, the Products screen will appear (Figure 146). Figure 146: Products Screen – Initial View In the SELECT A PRODUCT TO ADD: drop down box, select Hdmi Over IP (500752/753/754/755/756) and then click on ADD DEVICE (Figure 147).
Page 102 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500756 A dialog box appears asking the user to provide a custom name for the selected product (Figure 148). The user then types a name in the Custom Name: field and clicks on OK. Note that if the user decides to click on CANCEL, the previous screen appears (Figure 147), without a product being added.
Page 103 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500756 The user can change the ID of each row by modifying the ID field. The user can also delete the entire row completely by clicking the next to it. To configure a given product, the user clicks on Select, which brings up a multi- tabbed screen (Figure 150).
Page 104 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500756 1. Products Screen - Set-up Tab The Set-up tab offers the user two options for the type of set-up allowed: Automatic or Manual. Automatic means that the software will scan the system for every dip- switch enabled device.
Page 105 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500756 Figure 152: Products Screen – Set-up Tab Figure 153: Name Editing Page 105...
Page 106 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500756 To save all name changes, click on Save. A green UPDATED tag will appear next to newly changed names (Figure 154). Figure 154: Saving Name Changes To view and modify component parameters, click on the Detail button next to the given component.
Page 107 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500756 2. Products Screen - Matrix Tab The Matrix tab of the Products screen allows the user to connect any Display to any Source. The user also has the option of using Presets to save connection schemes (“Presets”), as well as to edit and delete existing presets (Figure 156).
Page 108 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500756 Once the selection is made (the user can change any or all connections between displays and sources), the user clicks on Connect to finalize the change. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the new or changed connection (Figure 158).
Page 109 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500756 To save this preset, the user clicks on Create. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the > Save current connections as new preset field and the newly created preset becomes the Current active Preset (Figure 160).
Page 110 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500756 Once selected, a dialog will appear asking the user to confirm the deletion request (Figure 162). Figure 162: Confirmation of Deleted Preset Click on OK. The preset will be deleted and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 111 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500756 To save the current matrix configuration under an existing Preset name, click on > Save current connection in following preset drop-down box and selects a preset name (Figure 164). Figure 164: Change Current Active Preset Once selected, the Preset will be saved and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 112 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500756 3. Products Screen - Video Wall Tab MuxLab’s Extender 500756 does not support the Video Wall feature. Clicking on this tab will display the following screen (Figure 166). Figure 166: Video Wall Tab For more information on the Video Wall tab and its features, refer to the section of this manual dealing with MuxLab Extender 500754 and MuxLab Extender 500759.
Page 113 The RS-232 tab of the Products screen enables the user to send RS-232 commands to any MuxLab transmitter or receiver (Figure 167). This is done either through the Network Controller or directly by connecting a PC to the RS-232 port of any transmitter or receiver.
Page 114 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500756 Once a device is selected, the Data to send in HEX field becomes enabled. In the above example, SDI Cam 1 was chosen as the selected device (but a receiver connected to sink equipment could have also been selected), meaning that a command sent to SDI Cam 1will travel from the Network Controller to the Ethernet Switch, and from the Ethernet Switch to the transmitter connected to SDI Cam 1.
Page 115 The IR tab of the Products screen enables the user to send IR commands to a MuxLab transmitter or receiver IR port (Figure 169) via the Network Controller. IR pass-through mode is also supported using an IR handheld remote as the control source.
Page 116 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500756 The 500756 supports a bi-directional IR port. The below example is for transmitting IR from the sink side (display side) to the source side, but the 500756 can be configured to transmit IR from the source to the sink side as well.
Page 117 6. Products Screen - Firmware Tab The Firmware tab of the Products screen enables the user to update the firmware for MuxLab transmitters and receiver (Figure 171). Figure 171: Firmware Tab The user first selects either Display (RX) or Source (TX), then chooses the firmware update file to upload to the given device.
Page 118 Settings Screen The Settings screen contains two tabs: Network and Administration. The Network tab (Figure 172) is used to change the IP address of the MuxLab Network Controller, the network mask, as well as the router IP address. It also allows the user to enable or disable DHCP.
Page 119 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500756 Software Update Screen The Software Update enables the user to update MuxLab Network Controller software (Figure 174). This software is available on MuxLab’s website (www.muxlab.com). Download the software to the local PC before performing the update.
Page 120: Extender Model 500757
© MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500757 Extender Model 500757 Products Screen Once the user has logged in, the Products screen will appear (Figure 176). Figure 176: Products Screen – Initial View In the SELECT A PRODUCT TO ADD: drop down box, select Hdmi Over IP H264 (500757) and then click on ADD DEVICE (Figure 177).
Page 121 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500757 A dialog box appears asking the user to provide a custom name for the selected product (Figure 178). The user then types a name in the Custom Name: field and clicks on OK. Note that if the user decides to click on CANCEL, the previous screen appears (Figure 177), without a product being added.
Page 122 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500757 The user can change the ID of each row by modifying the ID field. The user can also delete the entire row completely by clicking the next to it. To configure a given product, the user clicks on Select, which brings up a multi- tabbed screen (Figure 180).
Page 123 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500757 1. Products Screen - Set-up Tab The Set-up tab offers the user two options for the type of set-up allowed: Automatic or Manual. Automatic means that the software will scan the system for every dip- switch enabled device.
Page 124 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500757 Figure 182: Products Screen – Set-up Tab Figure 183: Name Editing Page 124...
Page 125 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500757 To save all name changes, click on Save. A green UPDATED tag will appear next to newly changed names (Figure 184). Figure 184: Saving Name Changes To view and modify component parameters, click on the Detail button next to the given component.
Page 126 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500757 2. Products Screen - Matrix Tab The Matrix tab of the Products screen allows the user to connect any Display to any Source. The user also has the option of using Presets to save connection schemes (“Presets”), as well as to edit and delete existing presets (Figure 186).
Page 127 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500757 Once the selection is made (the user can change any or all connections between displays and sources), the user clicks on Connect to finalize the change. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the new or changed connection (Figure 188).
Page 128 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500757 To save this preset, the user clicks on Create. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the > Save current connections as new preset field and the newly created preset becomes the Current active Preset (Figure 190).
Page 129 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500757 Once selected, a dialog will appear asking the user to confirm the deletion request (Figure 192). Figure 192: Confirmation of Deleted Preset Click on OK. The preset will be deleted and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 130 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500757 To save the current matrix configuration under an existing Preset name, click on > Save current connection in following preset drop-down box and selects a preset name (Figure 194). Figure 194: Change Current Active Preset Once selected, the Preset will be saved and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 131 The RS-232 tab of the Products screen enables the user to send RS-232 commands to any MuxLab transmitter or receiver (Figure 196). This is done either through the Network Controller or directly by connecting a PC to the RS-232 port of any transmitter or receiver.
Page 132 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500757 Once a device is selected, the Data to send in HEX field becomes enabled. In the above example, DVD-1 was chosen as the selected device (but a receiver connected to sink equipment could have also been selected), meaning that a command sent to DVD- 1 will travel from the Network Controller to the Ethernet Switch, and from the Ethernet Switch to the transmitter connected to DVD-1.
Page 133 4. Products Screen - Firmware Tab The Firmware tab of the Products screen enables the user to update the firmware for MuxLab transmitters and receiver (Figure 198). Figure 198: Firmware Tab The user first selects either Display (RX) or Source (TX), then chooses the firmware update file to upload to the given device.
Page 134 Settings Screen The Settings screen contains two tabs: Network and Administration. The Network tab (Figure 199) is used to change the IP address of the MuxLab Network Controller, the network mask, as well as the router IP address. It also allows the user to enable or disable DHCP.
Page 135 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500757 Software Update Screen The Software Update enables the user to update MuxLab Network Controller software (Figure 201). This software is available on MuxLab’s website (www.muxlab.com). Download the software to the local PC before performing the update.
Page 136: Extender Model 500758
© MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500758 Extender Model 500758 Products Screen Once the user has logged in, the Products screen will appear (Figure 203). Figure 203: Products Screen – Initial View In the SELECT A PRODUCT TO ADD: drop down box, select Hdmi Over IP 4K (500758/759) and then click on ADD DEVICE (Figure 204).
Page 137 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500758 A dialog box appears asking the user to provide a custom name for the selected product (Figure 205). The user then types a name in the Custom Name: field and clicks on OK. Note that if the user decides to click on CANCEL, the previous screen appears (Figure 204), without a product being added.
Page 138 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500758 The user can change the ID of each row by modifying the ID field. The user can also delete the entire row completely by clicking the next to it. To configure a given product, the user clicks on Select, which brings up a multi- tabbed screen (Figure 207).
Page 139 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500758 1. Products Screen - Set-up Tab The Set-up tab offers the user two options for the type of set-up allowed: Automatic or Manual. Automatic means that the software will scan the system for every dip- switch enabled device.
Page 140 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500758 Figure 209: Products Screen – Set-up Tab Figure 210: Name Editing Page 140...
Page 141 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500758 To save all name changes, click on Save. A green UPDATED tag will appear next to newly changed names (Figure 211). Figure 211: Saving Name Changes To view and modify component parameters, click on the Detail button next to the given component.
Page 142 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500758 2. Products Screen - Matrix Tab The Matrix tab of the Products screen allows the user to connect any Display to any Source. The user also has the option of using Presets to save connection schemes (“Presets”), as well as to edit and delete existing presets (Figure 213).
Page 143 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500758 Once the selection is made (the user can change any or all connections between displays and sources), the user clicks on Connect to finalize the change. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the new or changed connection (Figure 215).
Page 144 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500758 To save this preset, the user clicks on Create. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the > Save current connections as new preset field and the newly created preset becomes the Current active Preset (Figure 217).
Page 145 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500758 Once selected, a dialog will appear asking the user to confirm the deletion request (Figure 219). Figure 219: Confirmation of Deleted Preset Click on OK. The preset will be deleted and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 146 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500758 To save the current matrix configuration under an existing Preset name, click on > Save current connection in following preset drop-down box and selects a preset name (Figure 221). Figure 221: Change Current Active Preset Once selected, the Preset will be saved and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 147 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500758 3. Products Screen - Video Wall Tab MuxLab’s Extender 500758 does not support the Video Wall feature. Clicking on this tab will display the following screen (Figure 223). Figure 223: Video Wall Tab For more information on the Video Wall tab and its features, refer to the section of this manual dealing with MuxLab Extender 500754 and MuxLab Extender 500759.
Page 148 The RS-232 tab of the Products screen enables the user to send RS-232 commands to any MuxLab transmitter or receiver (Figure 224). This is done either through the Network Controller or directly by connecting a PC to the RS-232 port of any transmitter or receiver.
Page 149 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500758 Once a device is selected, the Data to send in HEX field becomes enabled. In the above example, DVD-1 was chosen as the selected device (but a receiver connected to sink equipment could have also been selected), meaning that a command sent to DVD- 1 will travel from the Network Controller to the Ethernet Switch, and from the Ethernet Switch to the transmitter connected to DVD-1.
Page 150 6. Products Screen - Firmware Tab The Firmware tab of the Products screen enables the user to update the firmware for MuxLab transmitters and receiver (Figure 227). Figure 227: Firmware Tab The user first selects either Display (RX) or Source (TX), then chooses the firmware update file to upload to the given device.
Page 151 Settings Screen The Settings screen contains two tabs: Network and Administration. The Network tab (Figure 228) is used to change the IP address of the MuxLab Network Controller, the network mask, as well as the router IP address. It also allows the user to enable or disable DHCP.
Page 152 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500758 Software Update Screen The Software Update enables the user to update MuxLab Network Controller software (Figure 230). This software is available on MuxLab’s website (www.muxlab.com). Download the software to the local PC before performing the update.
Page 153: Extender Model 500759
© MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 Extender Model 500759 Products Screen Once the user has logged in, the Products screen will appear (Figure 232). Figure 232: Products Screen – Initial View In the SELECT A PRODUCT TO ADD: drop down box, select Hdmi Over IP 4K (500758/759) and then click on ADD DEVICE (Figure 233).
Page 154 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 A dialog box appears asking the user to provide a custom name for the selected product (Figure 234). The user then types a name in the Custom Name: field and clicks on OK. Note that if the user decides to click on CANCEL, the previous screen appears (Figure 233), without a product being added.
Page 155 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 The user can change the ID of each row by modifying the ID field. The user can also delete the entire row completely by clicking the next to it. To configure a given product, the user clicks on Select, which brings up a multi- tabbed screen (Figure 236).
Page 156 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 1. Products Screen - Set-up Tab The Set-up tab offers the user two options for the type of set-up allowed: Automatic or Manual. Automatic means that the software will scan the system for every dip- switch enabled device.
Page 157 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 Figure 238: Products Screen – Set-up Tab Figure 239: Name Editing Page 157...
Page 158 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 To save all name changes, click on Save. A green UPDATED tag will appear next to newly changed names (Figure 240). Figure 240: Saving Name Changes To view and modify component parameters, click on the Detail button next to the given component.
Page 159 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 2. Products Screen - Matrix Tab The Matrix tab of the Products screen allows the user to connect any Display to any Source. The user also has the option of using Presets to save connection schemes (“Presets”), as well as to edit and delete existing presets (Figure 242).
Page 160 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 Once the selection is made (the user can change any or all connections between displays and sources), the user clicks on Connect to finalize the change. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the new or changed connection (Figure 244).
Page 161 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 To save this preset, the user clicks on Create. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the > Save current connections as new preset field and the newly created preset becomes the Current active Preset (Figure 246).
Page 162 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 Once selected, a dialog will appear asking the user to confirm the deletion request (Figure 248). Figure 248: Confirmation of Deleted Preset Click on OK. The preset will be deleted and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 163 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 To save the current matrix configuration under an existing Preset name, click on > Save current connection in following preset drop-down box and selects a preset name (Figure 250). Figure 250: Change Current Active Preset Once selected, the Preset will be saved and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 164 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 3. Products Screen - Video Wall Tab The Video Wall tab enables the user to configure an NxM video wall consisting of NxM monitors, all of the same size (Figure 252). Figure 252: Video Wall Tab...
Page 165 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 a. By clicking on and dragging any of the NxN preconfigured boxes into the display pane, the user creates a video matrix of the same size. In the example shown in Figure 254, a 2x2 video wall consisting of 4 monitors is created.
Page 166 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 c. Once created, the display pane shows an empty (unpopulated) video wall consisting of 4 monitors (Figure 256). Figure 256: Video Wall Tab – Newly Created 2x2 Video Wall 2. The user clicks on +Video Wall Set-Up: Step #2, which expands to provide the user with display mapping options (Figure 257).
Page 167 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 a. The user clicks on a given display in the lower section of the screen. This highlights the display in a light blue box. (Note that dragging and dropping displays into the display pane is not allowed.) b.
Page 168 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 a. The user clicks on one or more cells in the display pane. Once clicked, the panes will change to blue to indicate that they are now actively selected. b. The user clicks on any single source shown in the lower part of the screen.
Page 169 The RS-232 tab of the Products screen enables the user to send RS-232 commands to any MuxLab transmitter or receiver (Figure 262). This is done either through the Network Controller or directly by connecting a PC to the RS-232 port of any transmitter or receiver.
Page 170 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 Figure 263: RS-232 Tab - Selecting a Device Once a device is selected, the Data to send in HEX field becomes enabled. In the above example, DVD-1 was chosen as the selected device (but a receiver connected to...
Page 171 6. Products Screen - Firmware Tab The Firmware tab of the Products screen enables the user to update the firmware for MuxLab transmitters and receiver (Figure 265). Figure 265: Firmware Tab The user first selects either Display (RX) or Source (TX), then chooses the firmware update file to upload to the given device.
Page 172 Settings Screen The Settings screen contains two tabs: Network and Administration. The Network tab (Figure 266) is used to change the IP address of the MuxLab Network Controller, the network mask, as well as the router IP address. It also allows the user to enable or disable DHCP.
Page 173 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500759 Software Update Screen The Software Update enables the user to update MuxLab Network Controller software (Figure 268). This software is available on MuxLab’s website (www.muxlab.com). Download the software to the local PC before performing the update.
Page 174: Extender Model 500755-Amp
© MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755-AMP Extender Model 500755-AMP Product Screen Once the user has logged in, the Products screen will appear (Figure 270). Figure 270: Products Screen – Initial View In the SELECT A PRODUCT TO ADD: drop down box, select Hdmi Over IP (500752/753/754/755/756) and then click on ADD DEVICE (Figure 271).
Page 175 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755-AMP A dialog box appears asking the user to provide a custom name for the selected product (Figure 272). The user then types a name in the Custom Name: field and clicks on OK. Note that if the user decides to click on CANCEL, the previous screen appears (Figure 271), without a product being added.
Page 176 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755-AMP The user can change the ID of each row by modifying the ID field. The user can also delete the entire row completely by clicking the next to it. To configure a given product, the user clicks on Select, which brings up a multi- tabbed screen (Figure 274).
Page 177 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755-AMP 1. Products Screen - Set-up Tab The Set-up tab offers the user two options for the type of set-up allowed: Automatic or Manual. Automatic means that the software will scan the system for every dip- switch enabled device.
Page 178 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755-AMP Figure 276: Products Screen – Set-up Tab Figure 277: Name Editing Page 178...
Page 179 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755-AMP To save all name changes, click on Save. A green UPDATED tag will appear next to newly changed names (Figure 278). Figure 278: Saving Name Changes To view and modify component parameters, click on the Detail button next to the given component.
Page 180 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755-AMP 2. Products Screen - Matrix Tab The Matrix tab of the Products screen allows the user to connect any Display (sink device) to any source. The user has the option of using Presets to save connection schemes (“Presets”), as well as to edit and delete existing presets (Figure 280).
Page 181 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755-AMP Once the selection is made (the user can change any or all connections between sinks and sources), the user clicks on Connect to finalize the change. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the new or changed connection (Figure 282).
Page 182 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755-AMP To save this preset, the user clicks on Create. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the > Save current connections as new preset field and the newly created preset becomes the Current active Preset (Figure 284).
Page 183 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755-AMP Once selected, a dialog will appear asking the user to confirm the deletion request (Figure 286). Figure 286: Confirmation of Deleted Preset Click on OK. The preset will be deleted and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 184 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755-AMP To save the current matrix configuration under an existing Preset name, click on > Save current connection in following preset drop-down box and selects a preset name (Figure 288). Figure 288: Change Current Active Preset Once selected, the Preset will be saved and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 185 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755-AMP 3. Products Screen - Video Wall Tab MuxLab’s Extender 500755-AMP does not support the Video Wall feature. Clicking on this tab will display the following screen (Figure 290). Figure 290: Video Wall Tab For more information on the Video Wall tab and its features, refer to the section of this manual dealing with MuxLab Extender 500754 and MuxLab Extender 500759.
Page 186 The RS-232 tab of the Products screen enables the user to send RS-232 commands to any MuxLab transmitter or receiver (Figure 291). This is done either through the Network Controller or directly by connecting a PC to the RS-232 port of any transmitter or receiver.
Page 187 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755-AMP Once a device is selected, the Data to send in HEX field becomes enabled. In the above example, source “Audio 1” connected to the transmitter was chosen as the selected device (but a receiver connected to sink equipment could have also been selected), meaning that a command sent to source “Audio 1”...
Page 188 The IR tab of the Products screen enables the user to send IR commands to a MuxLab transmitter or receiver IR port (Figure 293) via the Network Controller. IR pass-through mode is also supported using an IR handheld remote as the control source.
Page 189 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755-AMP The 500755-AMP supports a bi-directional IR port. The below example is for transmitting IR from the sink side (display/speaker side) to the source side, but the 500755-AMP can be configured to transmit IR from the source to the sink side as well.
Page 190 6. Products Screen - Firmware Tab The Firmware tab of the Products screen enables the user to update the firmware for MuxLab transmitters and receiver (Figure 295). Figure 295: Firmware Tab The user first selects either Display (RX) which is the sink unit (connected to speakers), or Source (TX), then chooses the firmware update file to upload to the given device.
Page 191 Settings Screen The Settings screen contains two tabs: Network and Administration. The Network tab (Figure 296) is used to change the IP address of the MuxLab Network Controller, the network mask, as well as the router IP address. It also allows the user to enable or disable DHCP.
Page 192 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500755-AMP Software Update Screen The Software Update enables the user to update MuxLab Network Controller software (Figure 298). This software is available on MuxLab’s website (www.muxlab.com). Download the software to the local PC before performing the update.
Page 193: Extender Model 500762
© MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500762 Extender Model 500762 Products Screen Once the user has logged in, the Products screen will appear (Figure 300). Figure 300: Products Screen – Initial View In the SELECT A PRODUCT TO ADD: drop down box, select Hdmi Over IP H264/H.265 (500762) and then click on ADD DEVICE (Figure 301).
Page 194 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500762 A dialog box appears asking the user to provide a custom name for the selected product (Figure 302). The user then types a name in the Custom Name: field and clicks on OK. Note that if the user decides to click on CANCEL, the previous screen appears (Figure 301), without a product being added.
Page 195 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500762 The user can change the ID of each row by modifying the ID field. The user can also delete the entire row completely by clicking the next to it. To configure a given product, the user clicks on Select, which brings up a multi- tabbed screen (Figure 304).
Page 196 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500762 1. Products Screen - Set-up Tab The Set-up tab offers the user two options for the type of set-up allowed: Automatic or Manual. Automatic means that the software will scan the system for every dip- switch enabled device.
Page 197 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500762 Figure 306: Products Screen – Set-up Tab Figure 307: Name Editing Page 197...
Page 198 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500762 To save all name changes, click on Save. A green UPDATED tag will appear next to newly changed names (Figure 308). Figure 308: Saving Name Changes To view and modify component parameters, click on the Detail button next to the given component.
Page 199 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500762 Transmitter (500762-TX) Parameters: Custom Name: Device name defined by user (info only) Model: Device model number (info only) Mac Address: Device MAC Address (info only) IP Address: Device IP Address (info only) FW Version: Installed firmware version (info only)
Page 200 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500762 2. Products Screen - Matrix Tab The Matrix tab of the Products screen allows the user to connect any Display to any Source. The user also has the option of using Presets to save connection schemes (“Presets”), as well as to edit and delete existing presets (Figure 310).
Page 201 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500762 Once the selection is made (the user can change any or all connections between displays and sources), the user clicks on Connect to finalize the change. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the new or changed connection (Figure 312).
Page 202 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500762 To save this preset, the user clicks on Create. A green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the > Save current connections as new preset field and the newly created preset becomes the Current active Preset (Figure 314).
Page 203 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500762 Once selected, a dialog will appear asking the user to confirm the deletion request (Figure 316). Figure 316: Confirmation of Deleted Preset Click on OK. The preset will be deleted and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 204 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500762 To save the current matrix configuration under an existing Preset name, click on > Save current connection in following preset drop-down box and selects a preset name (Figure 318). Figure 318: Change Current Active Preset Once selected, the Preset will be saved and a green SUCCESS tag will appear next to the >...
Page 205 Extender Model 500762 3. Products Screen - RS-232 Tab The RS-232 tab of the Products screen enables the user to send RS-232 commands from the Network Controller to a MuxLab 500762 transmitter or receiver (Figure 320). Figure 320: RS-232 Tab When sending RS-232 commands through the Network Controller, the user first selects the device that the RS-232 commands will be sent to.
Page 206 4. Products Screen - IR Tab The IR tab of the Products screen enables the user to send IR commands from the Network Controller to a MuxLab 500762 transmitter or receiver IR port (Figure 322). Figure 322: IR Tab The 500762 supports a bi-directional IR port. The 500762 can be set to transmit IR...
Page 207 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500762 Transmitting IR Commands to Source and Sink Equipment: When sending IR commands through the Network Controller, the user first selects the device that the IR commands will be sent to. This is done by clicking on the Select a device drop-down list and making a selection (Figure 323).
Page 208 5. Products Screen - Firmware Tab The Firmware tab of the Products screen enables the user to update the firmware for MuxLab transmitters and receiver (Figure 324). Figure 324: Firmware Tab The user first selects either Display (RX) or Source (TX), then chooses the firmware update file to upload to the given device.
Page 209 Settings Screen The Settings screen contains two tabs: Network and Administration. The Network tab (Figure 325) is used to change the IP address of the MuxLab Network Controller, the network mask, as well as the router IP address. It also allows the user to enable or disable DHCP.
Page 210 © MuxLab Inc. Extender Model 500762 Software Update Screen The Software Update enables the user to update MuxLab Network Controller software (Figure 327). This software is available on MuxLab’s website (www.muxlab.com). Download the software to the local PC before performing the update.
Page 211: Troubleshooting
DHCP server not to overlay with any assigned Static IP addresses. Table 3: Troubleshooting When contacting your nearest MuxLab dealer or MuxLab Technical Support at 877-689-5228 (toll free in North America) or (+1) 514-905-0588 (International), please have the following information ready: ...
Page 212: Appendix - Ip Command Api
© MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) Appendix – IP Command API 5.1 IP Command API: definition and format 5.1.1 Definition The IP command API use HTTP POST witch JSON data. Each IP command must sent to the following URL: http://aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd/mnc/secure_api.php...
Page 213: Ip Command Api For 500752\753\754\755\756: Command/Response List
© MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) On “products” web page, select “Hdmi Over IP (500752/753) and click “Add Device” Enter a name (ex: myHdmiOverIpMatrix) then click OK Your Hdmi Over IP virtual Matrix is now added in your system, its system ID is now displayed: You must use this ID in the IP commands.
Page 214: Get Devices From The Database
© MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) Response: {"p_targetId":<systemID>,"p_cmd":"launch_discovery_auto","p_rspStatus:"SUCSESS ","p_msg":"<a_message>","p_data":[{"productName":"<value>","modelName":"<value>","cust omName":"<value>","mac":"<value>","ip":"<value>","mask":"<value>","isDhcp":<0/1>,"multicastGroupIp ":"<value>","videoResolution":"<value>","videoFrameRate":"<value>","audioFormat":"<value>","isVideoS ignalDetected":<0/1>,"isIrOn":<0/1>,"isDipSwitchEnabled":<0/1>,"fwVer":"<value>","uartBaudRate":"<val ue>","irMode":"<emitter/sensor>","rs232FeedbackIP":"<value>","irFeedbackIP":"<value>","isRs232Feedba ckOn":<0/1>,"isRs232IpHeader":<0/1>,"compressionRate":"<value>","isAutoCompressionOn":<0/1>,"is60f ps":<0/1>,"isDisplayConnected":<0/1>,"isScreenImageOn":<0/1>,"isScreenTextOn":<0/1>,"connectedMac" { … }, …]} :"<value>","isAutoResolutionOn":<0/1> In Red, these are the additional attributes for RX device In Green, these are the additional attributes for TX device 5.2.3...
Page 215 © MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) List of attribute names that can be modified: For TX and RX: “customName” : set the custom name to give to this device “ip” : set the device ip address (EX: “192.168.1.80”) “mask” : set the device mask (EX: “255.255.255.0”) “isDhcp”...
Page 216: Reboot Device
© MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) mask isDhcp isIrOn isDipSwitchEnabled RX & uartBaudRate rs232FeedbackIP isRs232FeedbackOn irMode isScreenImageOn isScreenTextOn videoResolution isAutoResolutionOn irFeedbackIP hdcpFormat isAutoCompressionOn irFeedbackIP is60fps 5.2.5 Reboot device Description: The system will reboot the devices Command: {"p_targetId":<systemID>,"p_cmd":"reboot_devices","p_userName":"<MNC User Name>","p_password":"<MNC password>","p_data":[{"mac":"<device mac address>"}, {…}, …}]}...
Page 217: Select And Apply A Preset
© MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) Command: {"p_targetId":<systemID>,"p_cmd":"connection","p_userName":"<MNC User Name>","p_password":"<MNC password>","p_data":[{"macRx":"<Rx device mac address>","macTx":"<Tx device mac address>"}, {…}, …}]} "macRx" : the RX mac address to connect/disconnect "macTx": - To disconnect, use "00-00-00-00-00-00" - To connect, use the TX device mac address to connect to...
Page 218: Save Current Matrix Connections In A New Preset Name
© MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) 5.2.9 Save current matrix connections in a NEW preset name Description: Save the current matrix connections in a NEW preset name Command: {"p_targetId":<systemID>,"p_cmd":"create_preset","p_userName":"<MNC User Name>","p_password":"<MNC password>","p_data":[{"presetName":"<a new preset name>"}]} Response: {"p_targetId":<systemID>,"p_cmd":"create_preset","p_rspStatus":"SUCCSESS","p _msg":"<a message>","p_data":[{"prestName": "<name of the preset>", presetId":"<preset ID number >"}]}...
Page 219: Send Data To Ir (For 500752/753/754 (Tx) And 500755/756 (Tx & Rx)
© MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) {"p_targetId":<systemID>,"p_cmd":"send_data_to_rs232","p_rspStatus":"SUCCSESS ","p_msg":"<a message>","p_data":[{"mac":"<device mac address>","rspStatus":"SUCCESS or FAILED","msg":""}, …}]} 5.2.12 Send data to IR (For 500752/753/754 (TX) and 500755/756 (TX & RX) Description: Send data (in hexadecimal) to IR port of a device Command: {"p_targetId":<systemID>,"p_cmd":"send_data_to_ir","p_userName":"<MNC User...
Page 220: Video Wall: Connection Command (For 500754/759)
© MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) Command: {"p_targetId":0,"p_cmd":"changeAdminPswd","p_userName":"<MNC User Name >","p_password":"<MNC password>","p_data":[{"usrname":"<the user name>"}, {"currpswd":"<current passsword>"},{"newpswd":"<new password>"}]} Response: {"p_targetId":0,"p_cmd":" modifyNetSettings ","p_rspStatus":"SUCSESS/ FAILED","p_msg":"<a message>" 5.2.15 VIDEO WALL: Connection command (For 500754/759) Description: Set RX as video wall and connect it to a source (TX) Command: {"p_targetId":<systemID>,"p_cmd":"vwconnection","p_userName":"<MNC User...
Page 221: Video Wall: Select And Apply A Configuration (For 500754/500759)
© MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) EX: Create a 2x1 video wall inside a global video wall of 2x2 {"p_targetId":1,"p_cmd":"vwconnection","p_userName":"admin","p_pa ssword":"admin","p_data":[{"macRx00-0B-78-00-74-14","macTx":" 0B-78-00-74-15 ","isVideoWallMode":true, "vwGlobalSize":"2x2","vwSizeX":2,"vwSizeY":1, "xCoordonate":0,"yCoordonate":0,"measureUnit":"inch","screenWidth ":34.8,"screenHeight":19.6,"bezelTop":0.1,"bezelBottom":0.1,"beze lLeft":0.1,"bezelRight":0.1,"scaleUpH":0,"scaleDownH":0,"scaleUpV ":0,"scaleDownV":0,"shiftRight":0,"shiftLeft":0,"shiftUp":0,"shif tDown":0}, …]} Response: {"p_targetId":<systemID>,"p_cmd":"vwconnection","p_rspStatus":"SU CCSESS","p_msg":"<a message>","p_data": [{"macRx":"<Rx device mac address>","macTx":"<Tx device mac address>","rspStatus ":"SUCCESS or FAILED","msg":""}, …]}...
Page 222: Ip Command Api For 500480: Command/Response List
© MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) {"p_targetId":<systemID>,"p_cmd":"vwApplyConfig ","p_userName":"<MNC User Name>","p_password":"<MNC password>","p_data":[{"vwConfigId ":"<vwConfig id number>","macTx":"Tx device mac address"}]} NOTE: You have the option to use a port ID (to be defined in web server) instead of the mac address "portIn":"<input port number >"...
Page 223: Get All Presets
© MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) 5.3.2 Get all presets Description: The system will retrieve all the preset ID and name Command: {"p_targetId":<systemID>,"p_cmd":" get_presets ","p_userName":"<MNC User Name >","p_password":"<MNC password>"} Response: {"p_targetId":<systemID>,"p_cmd":" get_ presets ","p_rspStatus:"SUCSES S","p_msg":"<a_message>","p_data": [{"presetId":"<value>","presetIdv":"<v alue>","presetName":"<value>"},{ … }, …]} 5.3.3...
Page 224: Select And Apply A Preset
Password: admin Target ID: 1 (Click on “Product” menu in the 500811 web server to know the target ID to use) Transmitter #1 Mac address: 00-0B-78-00-70-19 (assigned to port# 1 via 500811 web server) Receiver #1 Mac address: 00-0B-78-00-75-38 (assigned to port# 1 via 500811 web server)
Page 225 © MuxLab Inc. ProDigital Network Controller (MNC) Receiver #2 Mac address: 00-0B-78-00-74-14 (assigned to port# 2 via 500811 web server) All commands must be HTTP POST and sent to the following URL: http://192.168.168.50/mnc/secure_api.php The data must be formatted in JSON, here are some command data examples: a) {"p_targetId":1,"p_cmd":"connection","p_userName":"admin","p_password":"admin","p_data":[{"macRx"...
Page 226: Product Warranty Policy
Items Under Warranty - Company Policy MuxLab guarantees its products to be free of defects in manufacturing and workmanship for the warranty period from the date of purchase. If this product fails to give satisfactory performance during this warranty period, MuxLab will either repair or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set forth below.
Page 227 Product more than six months old, including shelf life. The defective unit must be returned prepaid to MuxLab and then the unit will be repaired or if repair is not possible, replaced by an equivalent unit and returned to the customer within one (1) month of receiving any returned product. There is no charge for repair (parts and labor) during the full warranty period.
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