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USER MANUAL
VX-HDMI-4KIP-TX, VX-HDMI-4KIP-RX
MEDIACENTO
IPX 4K
24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM
Video Channel
Serial over IP
SET
EDID
RESET
Link
Select
SFP
V.Profile
USB
CH+
IR
IR
Emitter
Receiver
CH-
Video Channel
Serial over IP
EDID
SET
RESET
CH+
USB
Link
CH-
Select
V.Profile
SFP
USB
IR
IR
Emitter
Receiver
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Summary of Contents for Blackbox VX-HDMI-4KIP-TX
- Page 1 USER MANUAL VX-HDMI-4KIP-TX, VX-HDMI-4KIP-RX MEDIACENTO IPX 4K 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM Video Channel Video Channel Serial over IP EDID Serial over IP RESET EDID RESET Link Emitter Receiver Link Emitter Receiver Select V.Profile Select V.Profile...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
7.6 Last Image Output Time for Source Content Lost ..........................31 7.7 Output Video Rotation in RX ..................................32 7.8 Serial (RS-232) Over IP Extension .................................33 7.9 USB Over IP Extension ...................................35 7.10 Matrix Connection Management with Displaying TX’s Source Content ..................35 7.11 Video Wall ......................................37 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 3 APPENDIX A. FIBER MODULES AND CABLES ..........................42 APPENDIX B. REGULATORY INFORMATION ..........................43 B.1 CE and RoHS2 ......................................43 B.2 NOM Statement ....................................44 APPENDIX C. DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS ..........................45 C.1 Disclaimer .......................................45 C.2 Trademarks Used in this Manual ................................45 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 4: Specifications
SFP Status (blue) Video Profile Selection (Video or graphic mode) (blue) Status LEDs: Power (blue), Link (blue) Function Selection LEDs: Receiver EDID Update (blue) SFP Status (blue) Video Profile Selection (Video or graphic mode) (blue) USB Link (upstream) (blue) 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 5 SFP, 1250-Mbps Fiber with Extended Diagnostics, 1310-nm Single-Mode, 10 km LC LFP414 SFP, 1250-Mbps Fiber with Extended Diagnostics, 1310-nm Single-Mode, 30 km LC LFP418 SFP, 1250-Mbps Fiber with Extended Diagnostics, 1550-nm Single-Mode, 80 km, LC Also should support most gigabit fiber SFP modules NOTE: 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 6: Overview
Š Transmitter has a 4K HDMI local loopback output Š Š Uses a 7-segment LED display for video channel indication Š Š Includes IR remote control for video channel setting Š Š Operates as a PoE powered device (PD) using IEEE 802.3at PoE+ Š 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 7: Advanced Features
2.3 WHAT’S INCLUDED Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com MediaCento IPX 4K Transmitter (VX-HDMI-4KIP-TX) includes: Š (1) MediaCento IPX 4K Transmitter Š Š (1) 5-VDC, 3-A power supply Š... -
Page 8: Hardware Description
- Video Channel: Select video channel • Long press (3 sec) for System Reset when no above functions selected to be set • Longer press (6 sec) for Reset to Default when no above functions selected to be set 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 9 Connector for analog audio output of audio extension over IP (speaker) Audio connector Audio connector Connector for analog audio input of audio extension over IP (microphone) Links to host source device for USB extension over IP USB Type B connector 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
- Page 10 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 Figure 2-2 shows the back panel of the transmitter. Table 2-2 describes its components. FIGURE 2-2. TRANSMITTER BACK PANEL 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
- Page 11 Used for LAN Link between transmitter and receiver/Gigabit Ethernet switch HDMI In connector Connects to HDMI source for the source signal of HDMI extension over IP HDMI Out connector Loops back the source signal to Transmitter’s connected display 5-VDC jack Links to 5-VDC power supply 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 12: Receiver
- Video Channel: Select video channel • Long press (3 sec) for System Reset when no above functions selected to be set • Longer press (6 sec) for Reset to Default when no above functions selected to be set 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 13 Connector for analog audio output of audio extension over IP (speaker) (2) USB Type A Links to USB devices for USB extension over IP (USB 2.0) connectors (2) USB Type A Links to USB keyboard/mouse for USB extension over IP (USB HID) connectors 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
- Page 14 Fiberoptic SFP module for link between transmitter and receiver installs here RJ-45 connector Used for LAN Link between transmitter and receiver/Gigabit Ethernet switch HDMI Out connector Connects to HDMI source for the sink signal of HDMI extension over IP 5-VDC jack Links to 5-VDC power supply 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 15: Connections
Transmitter’s (TX) video channel whose video content will be displayed on RX’s display. Press the “ SET/ RESET ” button of the RX unit to implement extension linking. A multicasting application diagram is shown on the next page. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 16 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 FIGURE 3-3. TYPICAL MULTICASTING APPLICATION 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 17: Network Setup And Hardware Switching
Š Receiver’s IP and MAC address Š Š Firmware version of this receiver Š Š Device mode setting of this receiver (Extender or Matrix) Š Š Current receiving video channel Š Š Current video resolution Š FIGURE 4-1. REMOTE CONTROL 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 18: Hardware Operation
Line in jack on the TX unit, the embedded HDMI audio is switched off. This allows the audio signal from Line in jack (TX unit) to be received on the Line out jack (Receiver/RX unit). 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 19: Video Profile
4. “V. Profile” LED is not lit when the Video Profile is set to Graphic mode. By default, the units are set in “Video Mode.” If the High-Definition signal is a video source, it will be displayed in optimal quality. FIGURE 5-1. VIDEO MODE 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 20: Hotkey Video Channel Switch On Rx Side
RX is switched accordingly. For instance, press “Scroll Lock” twice within 1 sec, and then type in “99”. The channel of RX is switched to channel 99. NOTE: The keyboard MUST be connected to RX’s USB port with keyboard/mouse symbol only. NOTE: K/M over IP function of RX must be enabled. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 21: Access To Web Ui
9. Power on all Video Sources and start playing video. 10. Set the control PC’s IP setting: Š Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Š Š IP address: 169.254.2.1 or the other IP address within 169.254.XXX.XXX Š Š Netmask: 255.255.0.0 Š FIGURE 6-1. PROPERTIES SCREEN 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 22 D. Access the Web browser via the control PC by using the selected RX’s IP address shown in the OSD ( http://169.254.XXX.XXX/ ). E. When the access is done, the home page of Web Interface Control Software will appear. VX-HDMI-4KIP-TX Transmitter V.6.4.12 Build 2204 FIGURE 6-3. HOME PAGE 1.877.877.2269...
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Page 23: Operation For Web Ui
When you apply new settings, reboot the unit to take effect. To reboot the TX unit or RX unit: 1. Press the “SET/RESET” button on the unit for 3 seconds. 2. Click the Reboot button on the Web interface. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 24: Device Mode Of Extension Application
1. By default, the Device Mode of TX and RX unit is Matrix Mode. 2. Click the Network tab and click Extender button. When selected, the Extender button will be highlighted in blue, and then click the Apply button. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 25 3. A message will be displayed, indicating that the casting mode has been applied to the TX unit. FIGURE 7-4. CASTING MODE MESSAGE 4. After a few seconds, another message will be displayed stating that the TX unit must be rebooted. Reboot the transmitter and the new setting will take effect. FIGURE 7-5. REBOOT MESSAGE 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
- Page 26 Press the “Set/Reset” on the TX unit for 3 seconds. Click the Reboot button on the Web interface. FIGURE 7-6. SET/RESET AND REBOOT BUTTON ON THE WEB UI 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 in sequence for each TX and RX on the network. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 27: How To Change To Matrix Mode
2. The IP Mode has to be assigned to either DHCP or Static mode. CAUTION: With any changes in device modes or channel setting changes, you MUST REBOOT each Transmitter (TX) and Receiver (RX) unit for the new settings to take effect. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 28: Jumbo Frame Requirement For The Link Between Tx And Rx
Š Check “Enable Jumbo Frame (recommended)” and click “Apply” to add this requirement. Š Š Uncheck “Enable Jumbo Frame (recommended)” and click “Apply” to remove this requirement. Š Š Make all TXs and RXs in the network on the same status for this requirement. Š FIGURE 7-8. ENABLE JUMBO FRAMES 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 29: Automatically Copy Edid Of Rx Display
2. Log in to the Web UI of the specified RX for which this function is to be enabled. 3. Check “Automatically Copy EDID from this Receiver Video Output” and click “Apply” to enable this function. FIGURE 7-9. COPY EDID 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 30: Output Video Scaling In Rx
(Per EDID)” which means the RX’s output video is automatically scaled up/down based on the EDID of the display connecting to RX. “Pass-Through” mode means RX directly outputs the video without any scaling. Select the needed setting and click “Apply” to activate it. FIGURE 7-10. OUTPUT VIDEO SCALING IN RX 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 31: Last Image Output Time For Source Content Lost
When the TX’s source content is lost, the RX’s video output will be frozen in the last image for a time period from 3 sec to 60 sec. Select the needed time and click “Apply” to activate it. FIGURE 7-11 TIMEOUT FOR LOST CONTENT 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 32: Output Video Rotation In Rx
LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 7: OPERATION FOR WEB UI TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 7.7 OUTPUT VIDEO ROTATION IN RX The output video of the individual RX can rotate by 90°, 180° and 270°. FIGURE 7-12. VIDEO ORIENTATION 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 33: Serial (Rs-232) Over Ip Extension
1. Access the Web Interface Control Software using the RX’s IP address http://169.254.XXX.XXX/. 2. Click the Functions tab and locate the Serial over IP section. 3. Make sure that the Enabled Serial over IP box is checked as shown in the screen. FIGURE 7-13. ENABLE SERIAL OVER IP BOX CHECKED 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 34 CHAPTER 7: OPERATION FOR WEB UI TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 4. After selecting the needed value, click the Apply button. 5. Reboot to have the new setting take effect. 6. Repeat the above steps in the TX on the link. FIGURE 7-14. REPEAT STEPS 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 35: Usb Over Ip Extension
10. Click the “Refresh” button to display the updated status of all TXs and RXs in the matrix extension network. 11. Check “Show OSD” function to show the index number of the display connected to RX. 12. Uncheck “Show OSD” function to remove the index number of display connected to RX. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 36 “Receiver: #” (standing for RX in the matrix extension network). Point the mouse cursor to any “Channel##” or “Receiver: #” and click the right button of mouse to access the Web UI accordingly. FIGURE 7-16. GRID TABLE 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 37: Video Wall
3. Make sure and set all TXs and RXs to be in Matrix mode (default setting is Matrix mode). 4. Click the “Video Wall” Tab in Web UI, and then the video wall control panel appears. FIGURE 7-17. VIDEO WALL CONTROL PANEL 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 38 Š This step is used to configure the bezel and gap compensation. If you do not need this, just set all values to 0. Š Š Follow the picture and input the size of the monitor used. Note that the unit is 0.1 mm and the value MUST be an integer. Š FIGURE 7-18. BEZEL AND GAP COMPENSATION SCREEN 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
- Page 39 1B. Set Wall Size Š Set “Vertical Monitor Count” from 1 to 8 based on the application Š Š Set “Horizontal Monitor Count” from 1 to 8 based on the application Š FIGURE 7-19. SET VERTICAL MONITOR COUNT SCREEN 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
- Page 40 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 7: OPERATION FOR WEB UI TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 FIGURE 7-20. SET HORIZONTAL MONITOR COUNT SCREEN 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
- Page 41 2B. After setting the video wall size, move the mouse cursor to each display diagram, and click the right button of the mouse to assign the RX mapped to the display’s position in video wall. FIGURE 7-21. SET VIDEO WALL SIZE 2C. Go through all RXs one by one by following the above steps. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 42: Appendix A. Fiber Modules And Cables
APPENDIX A. FIBER MODULES AND CABLES TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 A 1000-Mbps SFP fiber transceiver is used for high-speed connection expansion. Š 1000-Mbps LC, multimode SFP fiber transceiver Š Š 1000-Mbps LC, single-mode 10 km SFP fiber transceiver Š 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 43: Appendix B. Regulatory Information
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 APPENDIX B: REGULATORY INFORMATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 B.1 CE AND ROHS2 This product complies with CE and ROHS2 certifications. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 44: Nom Statement
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 45: Appendix C. Disclaimer/Trademarks
C.2 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 46 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 NOTES TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________\ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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- Page 48 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 © COPYRIGHT 2017 BLACK BOX CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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