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BluStream IP100UHD-TX User Manual

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Updated February 2017

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    PoE PWR Link MULTICAST UHD IP100UHD-TX CH Select Rx Tx HDMI IN DC IN Line IN RS-232 24 56V Blustream Multicast User Manual Updated February 2017...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing this product Features For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully Panel Description - IP100UHD-TX Transmitter before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for Panel Description - IP100UHD-RX Receiver future reference.
  • Page 3 Video Preview Video Wall Advanced Settings Preset Control System Search CM100 Accessing The Multicast Web-GUI Interface Multicast Web-GUI - IP100UHD-TX - Transmitter 40-43 Multicast Web-GUI - IP100UHD-RX - Receiver 44-45 Changing Your Computer IP address 46-48 Application Diagrams - Matrix Configuration...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    HDMI, IR and RS-232 over standard network architecture. The CM100 Control Module allows simple third party control of the Multicast system using TCP/IP, RS-232 or IR. The Blustream Multicast products can be powered via PoE from a Network switch or locally should the switch not support PoE.

  • Page 5: Panel Description - Ip100Uhd-Tx Transmitter

    HDMI input – Connect to a HDMI source IR RX (IR input) – 3.5mm stereo jack. Transmits IR to any IP100UHD-RX receiver currently viewing the IP100UHD-TX. Please use supplied Blustream IRR 5V IR Receiver. When using the Blustream IRCAB cable (optional) ensure cable direction is correct IR TX - (IR output) - 3.5mm mono jack –...

  • Page 6: Panel Description - Ip100Uhd-Rx Receiver

    HDMI Out 24 56V IR TX - (IR output) - 3.5mm mono jack – Routed IR to current selected IP100UHD-TX (Source Transmitter). Use supplied Blustream 5V IR emitters IR RX (IR input) – 3.5mm stereo jack. Transmits IR to currently selected IP100UHD-TX transmitter allowing routed IR control of sources.

  • Page 7: Panel Description - Cm100 Control Module

    Control LAN port - Connect to existing network that your third party control system resides on. The Control LAN port is used for Telnet/IP control of the Multicast system Multicast Video LAN port - Connect to the layer 3 network switch that the Blustream Multicast components are connected to Power LED indicator Power port –...

  • Page 8: Hdmi Over Ip Network Configuration

    Blustream Multicast products are not limited to certain brands of network hardware but should you be using a network switch that Blustream have not tested or written instructions for you will need to make sure it supports the following network features:...

  • Page 9: Understanding Product Status Lights

    Analogue L/R audio outputs. Extracted audio will be concurrent with the corresponding HDMI video output. Note: The source input must be PCM 2ch audio for Analogue audio outputs to work. The Blustream Multicast products do not down-mix Dolby Digital, DTS or 5.1ch audio signals.

  • Page 10: Infrared Control

    Blustream have created 80 IR commands allowing source selection of up to 80 IP100UHD-TX Transmitters. For systems larger than 80 source devices (IP100UHD-TX) we recommend the CM100 control module. The full list of Blustream IR codes can be found at the rear of this manual on page 57 ‘IP100 Multicast Infrared Commands’...

  • Page 11: Infrared Distribution

    Infrared solutions. When using third party 12v IR control solutions please use supplied Blustream IRCAB cable for IR conversion. Each Blustream Multicast Transmitter and Receiver is supplied with both an IR Receiver and Emitter, details below: IR Emitter - IR1 & IR2 (IR2 sold separately) Infrared 3.5mm Pin-Out...

  • Page 12: Infrared Pass-Through (Source Control)

    Rx Tx Gnd Link MULTICAST UHD IP100UHD-RX CH Select RS-232 The IR emitter is connected to the IR TX socket on the IP100UHD-TX and located on the IR receiver window of your source device. Rx Tx HDMI IN DC IN Line IN...

  • Page 13: Rs-232 (Serial) Bi-Directional Pass-Through

    This method of control converts a Telnet/IP control command into an RS-232 command. A link is programmed that creates an open connection between a CM100 control module and any IP100UHD-TX or RX (Transmitters or Receivers) product in the system. Telnet/IP commands are sent into the CM100 from a third party control solution. This is then converted into an RS-232/serial command for control of third party products.
  • Page 14 Guest Mode must be enabled in each IP100UHD-TX and RX unit in order to use this functionality. Connect to the Web GUI of the IP100UHD-TX or RX that you wish to enable guest mode for by entering its IP Address in your web browser and navigate to the Functions' tab.

  • Page 15: Manual Configuration (Without Pc)

    'DOWN' channel buttons on the front panel at the same time for 6 seconds to enter 'Local configuration' mode. You will know that the IP100UHD-TX is in this mode as the LCD front display of the product will show 'LC'.

  • Page 16: Edid Settings

    In the Blustream Multicast system each source device only communicates with a single Blustream IP100UHD-TX Transmitter meaning there is only a single EDID handshake. As each Blustream Multicast IP100UHD-RX Receiver has its own in-built video scaler, it is advised that the source EDID is set to output the best video signal possible as this can be down-scaled if required at each IP100UHD-RX Receiver.

  • Page 17: Scaler Output Settings

    USER MANUAL Scaler Output Control The Blustream Multicast Receiver has an in-built video scaler which can both up-scale and downscale video signals allowing the best picture quality possible at each display. Configuration of Multicast Scaler settings can be achieved in several ways:-...

  • Page 18: Multicast Pc Program

    USER MANUAL Multicast PC Program The following pages will review the Blustream Multicast PC program and Web GUI interface, giving the installer the knowledge to completely configure a full Blustream HDMI over IP system. Prior to running the Blustream Multicast PC configuration software it is important that you have the following hardware available: •...

  • Page 19: Ip100Uhd Firmware Update

    3) In order to be able to communicate with the Blustream IP products your computer must also be in the same IP range as the Blustream IP100UHD-TX/RX default IP address. If you are unsure how to update your computer IP range follow the ‘Changing your computer IP address’...

  • Page 20: Ip100Uhd Firmware Update Via Pc Program

    The Transmitter/Receiver display will no longer display ‘PG’ when complete. Please note: DO NOT unplug the power or network connection to the IP100UHD-TX/RX as this may result in failure to upgrade firmware, which may lead to possible failure of the unit.

  • Page 21: Pc Program Main Menu Overview

    USER MANUAL PC Program Main Menu Overview When you first run the Blustream PC Wizard you will see multiple options in the side menu for configuration and control of the Multicast system. Transmitter - page shows a summary of all IP100UHD-TX (Transmitters) installed, with options for EDID management, checking FW version, updating settings, adding new transmitters, replacing or rebooting products etc.

  • Page 22: New Project Configuration

    Please see below summary of the setup process:- Connecting your PC to the network switch/Multicast product In order to configure the Blustream Multicast products your PC must first be physically connected to the products, this can be acheived by: a) A PoE network switch using a Ethernet network cable which is in turn connected to the Blustream...
  • Page 23 Blustream Support. Transmitters The first product to be assigned an IP address is an IP100UHD-TX Transmitter which will be given the IP address of 169.254.3.1. The next Transmitter will be assigned an IP address of 169.254.3.2 and so on..Once the IP range of 169.254.3.x is filled (254 units), the PC wizard will auto assign an IP address of 169.254.4.1 and so on...
  • Page 24 Each time the PC wizard looks for a new Multicast component to configure it is looking for the default IP address ONLY. It is important that only 1 new Blustream Multicast product is connected/configured at a time. Multiple products with the same IP address will cause an IP conflict on the network until configured correctly.
  • Page 25 MULTICAST USER MANUAL Connect the first Blustream IP100HD-TX Transmitter The PC wizard now prompts you to connect your first Multicast Transmitter. Please wait for the product to power up (both the CHANNEL ID LEDs and POWER LED should be lit). On connecting the transmitter, the CH display will rotate until powered and connected.
  • Page 26 This mode is not advised. Press ‘CONTINUE’ when finished to apply the changes to the Blustream Transmitter. You will note the Transmitter will automatically reboot itself in order for the settings to be applied. This may take a couple of minutes.
  • Page 27 USER MANUAL Receiver configuration Once all the Blustream Multicast Transmitters have been configured the PC wizard will automatically move onto configuring the Receiver products. Configuration of the Receivers is identical to the Transmitters, simply name the Receivers as required (i.e Study, Kitchen TV, Gym etc.)

  • Page 28: Transmitter Summary

    5. Status - shows the online / offline status of a product 6. F/W Version - this should marry up with the firmware version that you can find on the Blustream website (see page 19 for more details) 7. EDID - allows you to fix the EDID value for each Transmitter (source) 8.
  • Page 29 USER MANUAL Replacing a Transmitter There may be a time in which a Blustream Multicast product has stopped working. Using the summary window the product will show ‘OFFLINE’ in the status window. If after reviewing the faulty product with Blustream Technical...

  • Page 30: Receiver Summary

    Update button on the same page. 5. Status - shows the online / offline status of a product 6. F/W Version - this should marry up with the firmware version that you can find on the Blustream website (see page 19 for more details) 7.
  • Page 31 You must select the Receiver using the adjacent drop-down selection box prior to pressing ‘Configuration Update’ 6. Replace Receiver - should a Blustream Receiver unit become faulty, the PC program has a simplified way of replacing the product. Please see below for detailed instructions.

  • Page 32: Matrix Control

    USER MANUAL Matrix Control The Blustream PC software Matrix control page is used to quickly and simply change source inputs (Transmitters) for each display (Receiver). This page has been designed to allow for the installer to quickly switch the I/O configuration, not for end user control.

  • Page 33: Video Preview

    2) Select the display you wish to view the previously selected source (Transmitter) using the Display drop-down box 3) Click ‘Apply’ for the input changes to apply 4) The video preview function can be utilised to ensure the switch has taken place contact support@blustream.co.uk / support@blustream.com.au...

  • Page 34: Video Wall

    Video Wall Blustream Multicast receivers can be setup to be part of a video wall array. Each system can contain mulitple video wall arrays of differing sizes. Each video wall can be assigned a number of screens and different layouts that range from 1x2 up to 16x16.

  • Page 35: Advanced Settings

    USER MANUAL Advanced Settings The advanced settings page has further configuration settings for the Blustream Multicast range. Features of the Advanced Settings page include: 1. Time out - once there is no video signal the Receiver will turn off. Time-out ranges from ‘Disable’ (unit will never turn off) up to 60 seconds.

  • Page 36: Preset Control

    You must configure all Multicast products in the system and not just the ones you wish to change as the Preset mode saves the configuration of every Multicast product within each preset. • Presets can only be recalled using the PC program. Presets cannot be recalled using external third party control systems. www.blustream.co.uk...

  • Page 37: System Search

    New Project wizard andf come back t the set-up at a later date/time. Using the search system you are able to find all ‘ACTIVE’ Blustream Multicast products that are on the system. The search will not find products that are not actively connected to the LAN switch at the time of the search.

  • Page 38: Cm100

    CM100’s new IP Address in the Modified IP Address section Click ‘START’. The program will take around 30 seconds to run and will update the firmware. You will see a success message when complete www.blustream.co.uk...

  • Page 39: Accessing The Multicast Web-Gui Interface

    Transmitters The first product to be assigned an IP address when using the PC Wizard is an IP100UHD-TX Transmitter which will be given the IP address of 169.254.3.1. The next Transmitter will be assigned an IP address of 169.254.3.2 and so on..

  • Page 40: Multicast Web-Gui - Ip100Uhd-Tx - Transmitter

    Update Firmware: It may be necessary to update the firmware of the Blustream Multicast products. It is advised to check the Blustream website to see if any firmware updates have been uploaded. Download these files and save them to your PC.
  • Page 41 Changes to the units IP address details can only be viewed from this section, please refer to the Network tab to amend the IP structure of the unit Video - this is the EDID response from the piece of equipment you are connected to. Not required. contact support@blustream.co.uk / support@blustream.com.au...
  • Page 42 You can also swap between Unicast and Multicast functionality of the transmitter. Please note: amending the IP address of Multicast products will prevent the Multicast CM100 control unit from working as this has been configured using default Blustream Multicast IP addresses (169.254.x.x). This is not recommended. www.blustream.co.uk...
  • Page 43 Serial over IP: To enable RS232 pass through from the transmitter, please utilise this section to configure the serial settings of your system. Please refer to separate Blustream manual ‘Advanced Multicast RS-232 Distribution’ which can be found on the Blustream website.

  • Page 44: Multicast Web-Gui - Ip100Uhd-Rx - Receiver

    Basic Set-Up: Please see page 34 of this manual for the details on video wall set-up Advanced Set-Up: This is sub-section is a continuation of the Video Wall section within the Blustream PC Program - please refer to page 35 www.blustream.co.uk...
  • Page 45 Turn Off Screen on Video Lost: Should you not wish for the Blustream Multicast logo to be shown when no video signal is sensed then select the adjacent tickbox. This feature may be used for commercial displays that can automatically turn off when no video feed is present.

  • Page 46: Changing Your Computer Ip Address

    Under ‘View your Active Networks’ you can see connection types available. The example below shows both LAN (local area connection) and Wireless. Select ‘Local Area Connection’ as this is the method of communication you are using with the switch. www.blustream.co.uk...
  • Page 47 MULTICAST USER MANUAL In the next window select ‘PROPERTIES’ A. In the ‘NETWORKING’ window highlight/select ‘INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 4 (TCP/IPv4)’ B. Select ‘PROPERTIES’ , or double click on ‘INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 4 (TCP/IPv4)’ contact support@blustream.co.uk / support@blustream.com.au...
  • Page 48 Click ‘OK’ and exit the network setup Enter the default Network Switch or Blustream Multicast address in your web browser and check that you can connect to the unit. If you have already configured the Transmitter and Receiver products enter the address of one of these (it is advised to use 169.254.3.1 which will be the default first Transmitter IP address).

  • Page 49: Application Diagrams - Matrix Configuration

    MULTICAST USER MANUAL contact support@blustream.co.uk / support@blustream.com.au...

  • Page 50: Application Diagrams - Video Wall Configuration

    MULTICAST USER MANUAL www.blustream.co.uk...

  • Page 51: Application Diagrams - 1 To 1 Configuration

    MULTICAST USER MANUAL contact support@blustream.co.uk / support@blustream.com.au...

  • Page 52: Application Diagrams - 1 To Many Configuration

    MULTICAST USER MANUAL www.blustream.co.uk...

  • Page 53: Terminating The Interconnecting Network Cat Cable

    When installing CAT cables it is advised that you use the best possible CAT cable quality possible. HDMI distribution products will only work if used with CAT5e standard cable or above. Blustream recommends using a CAT6 cable for your installations, especially when running over longer distances, in areas of high EMI, or with 4K signal distribution.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    • Dimensions (W x D x H ): 89mm x 85mm x 23mm Package Contents IP100UHD-TX IP100UHD-RX • 1x IP100UHD-TX • 1x IP100UHD-RX • 1x Mounting kit for IP100UHD-TX • 1x Mounting kit for IP100UHD-RX • 1x IR emitter • 1x IR emitter • 1x IR receiver • 1x IR receiver •...

  • Page 55: Rs-232 And Telnet Commands

    USER MANUAL RS-232 and Telnet Commands The Blustream Multicast system can be controlled via serial and TCP/IP. The following pages list all available serial commands for the Multicast solution. Details of RS-232 pin assignment can be found below: Commonly used Serial commands:...

  • Page 56: Rs-232 And Telnet Commands

    Channel: xxxx Ethernet Link Status: on/off Video Status: WAITING_HOST_MODE Please Enter command: When command is successful Success! Please Enter command: When command fails (time out) Fail! Please Enter command: When command has error error command! Please Enter command: www.blustream.co.uk...

  • Page 57: Ip100 Multicast Infrared Commands

    0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 Input (TX) 13 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0689 contact support@blustream.co.uk / support@blustream.com.au...
  • Page 58 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 Input (TX) 26 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0689 www.blustream.co.uk...
  • Page 59 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 Input (TX) 39 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0689 contact support@blustream.co.uk / support@blustream.com.au...
  • Page 60 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 Input (TX) 52 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0689 www.blustream.co.uk...
  • Page 61 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 Input (TX) 65 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0689 contact support@blustream.co.uk / support@blustream.com.au...
  • Page 62 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0689 www.blustream.co.uk...
  • Page 63 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 Input (TX) 78 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0689 contact support@blustream.co.uk / support@blustream.com.au...
  • Page 64 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 Output (RX) 11 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0689 www.blustream.co.uk...
  • Page 65 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 Output (RX) 24 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0689 contact support@blustream.co.uk / support@blustream.com.au...
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  • Page 67 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 Output (RX) 50 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0689 contact support@blustream.co.uk / support@blustream.com.au...
  • Page 68 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 Output (RX) 63 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0689 www.blustream.co.uk...
  • Page 69 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 Output (RX) 76 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0689 contact support@blustream.co.uk / support@blustream.com.au...

  • Page 70: Ip100 Multicast Infrared Commands

    0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 Output (RX) 76 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0016 0015 0041 0015 0041 0015 0689 www.blustream.co.uk...
  • Page 71 www.blustream.com.au...

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