Digital signage multi-screen video wall controller (15 pages)
Summary of Contents for CYP IP-CS7
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IP-CS7 IP System Controller & Configurator OPERATION MANUAL...
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DISCLAIMERS The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. CYP (UK) Ltd assumes no responsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. CYP (UK) Ltd assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment: • Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
1. INTRODUCTION This controller is a powerful and flexible solution for controlling multiple Video over IP (VoIP) extenders within same network. The user only needs to install this unit into the same local network as the extenders (Transmit- ter and Receiver) to easily define and configure channel routing selec- tions, for both unicast and multicast scenarios, using the WebGUI.
3×Terminal Block (5-pin) 1×3.5mm to IR Extender Cable 1×Remote Control (CR-183) 1×Shockproof Feet (Set of 4) 1×Operation Manual 4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS An active internet connection from a switch or router for control of Ethernet devices. 5. FEATURES Enables the management and configuration of multiple Video over IP (VoIP) extenders through a single WebGUI Supports point-to-point (unicast) and multi-to-multi (multicast) rout- ing selections...
6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6.1 Front Panel POWER IP Master Control POWER LED: This LED will illuminate to indicate the unit is on and receiving power. IR WINDOW: Accepts IR signals from the included IR remote for control of this unit only. 6.2 Rear Panel TX RX DC 5V...
USB: Connect a USB mouse and keyboard to control the unit’s WebGUI as seen via the HDMI output port. Firmware update via USB is also supported. LAN 2: Connect directly, or through a network switch, to your PC/ laptop to control the unit via WebGUI/Telnet. LAN 1 (PoE): This port is used to connect to the Video over IP (VoIP) devices to be controlled.
6.4 IR Cable Pinouts Infrared IR Extender Power Ground 6.5 Serial Control UNIT SERIAL PORT SETTINGS Pinout Pinout Baud Rate 115200 Data Bits Parity Bit None Stop Bits Flow Control None...
6.6 Telnet Control Before attempting to use Telnet control, please ensure that both the unit’s LAN 2 port and the PC/laptop are connected to the same active networks. To Access the Command Line Interface (CLI) Click Start, type “cmd” in the search field, and press Windows 7 Enter.
6.7 RS-232 and Telnet Commands SYSTEM COMMANDS DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS HELP Show the full command list. GET_HARDWARE_VERSION Show the unit’s hardware version. GET_FIRMWARE_VERSION Show the unit’s current firmware version. SET_FACTORY_RESET Reset the unit to the factory de- faults.
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NETWORK COMMANDS DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS GET_IPCONFIG N1 Available values for N1: Show the current Ethernet con- figuration of the selected port. [LAN Port 1] [LAN Port 2] SET_IP_MODE N1 N2 Available values for N1: Set the IP assignment mode for the selected LAN port.
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NETWORK COMMANDS DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS SET_NETMASK N1 N2 Set the netmask for the selected Available values for N1: LAN port. [LAN Port 1] [LAN Port 2] N2 = X.X.X.X [X = 0 ~ 255] GET_NETMASK N1 Available values for N1: Show the current netmask of the selected LAN port.
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DISCOVERY SERVICE COMMANDS DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS GET_RX_DEVICE List all supported VoIP Receiver devices detected on LAN port 1’s local network. MACRO/GROUP COMMANDS DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS MACRO_RUN N1 N1 = 1 ~ 255 [Preset Number] Run preset (macro) N1. GET_MACRO_RUN N1 N1 = 1 ~ 255 [Preset Number] List the contents of preset (macro) SET_GROUP_ROUTE N1 N2 ...
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INDIVIDUAL VOIP UNIT COMMANDS DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS SET_DEVICE_NAME N1 N2 Set the name of the Tx or Rx at IP N1 = X.X.X.X [X = 0 ~ 255, address N1. IP of Target Unit] N2 = {Name} [Alpha-numeric, 12 Chars Max] GET_DEVICE_NAME N1 ...
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INDIVIDUAL VOIP UNIT COMMANDS DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS GET_VW_LAYOUT N1 Show the horizontal and vertical N1 = X.X.X.X [X = 0 ~ 255, display count of the video wall that IP of Target Unit] the Rx at IP address N1 is a part of. SET_VW_POS N1 N2 N3 ...
6.8 WebGUI Control Device Discovery Tool Please obtain the “Device Discovery” software from your authorised dealer and save it in a directory where you can easily find it. Connect the unit and your PC/laptop to the same active network and execute the “Device Discovery”...
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WebGUI Control Page All functions of this unit are controllable via the built in WebGUI which is accessed by connecting your web browser to LAN 2’s IP address or by connecting an HDMI display to the unit’s HDMI output and attaching a USB mouse and keyboard to the unit’s USB port.
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6.8.1 Monitor & Control Tab This tab provides a graphical representation of all current Transmitters, Receivers and video groups. It also provides a simple way to change video routing by using drag and drop. Using the slider switch at the top of the tab, video thumbnails may be set to automatically update (Auto Refresh), or to only update when the “Refresh”...
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6.8.2 Preset Recall Tab This tab lists all currently defined Presets and provides a simple way to activate them. To activate a saved Preset, simply click on the appropriately named button. Presets are defined within the Setting tab. This tab is fully functional even when the user is logged out. 6.8.3 System Tab This tab provides access to system configuration options including IP configuration for both LAN ports, login and user management, access to...
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attempt to obtain proper configuration information from the local DHCP server. If no DHCP server is available, or the user wishes to configure the network settings manually, please set the unit to “Static IP” mode and enter the information as appropriate for your local network. Press “Save” to activate the changes.
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Transmitters, the settings for each can be modified (See the “Transmitter Tab” section for configuration details). After all desired changes have been completed, press the “Next” button to move to the next wizard step. Receiver Setting This wizard step provides a way to control the detailed settings of each detected Receiver.
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Group Setting This wizard step provides a way to define groups of displays that will all receive the same routed source when used in Presets or from the Monitor & Control tab (See the “Display Group Configuration” section for configuration details). After all desired Display Groups have been defined, press the “Next”...
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6.8.5 Setting Tab This tab allows for the assignment and configuration of routing Presets and Display Groups. This tab is not available when the user is logged out. Preset Configuration The Preset window provides a way to add, edit or remove routing Presets. Pressing the “Add”...
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changes. Each route line has the following configurable settings: - Receiver/Group: Use the dropdown to select a Receiver or Group to route the selected source to. - Transmitter: Use the dropdown to select the Transmitter to route to the selected Receiver/Group. - Vertical (Video Wall): Use the dropdown to define the number of displays in the video wall, measured vertically.
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Display Group Configuration The Display Group device selection window provides a way to define a group of displays that will all receive the same routed source when used in Presets or from the Monitor & Control tab. The name of the Display Group is set at the top of the window. To add Receivers to the Display Group, click on the name of each one to include.
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This tab is not available when the user is logged out. Transmitter Configuration - Hello: Clicking on this switch will cause the selected unit to immediately begin flashing the LEDs on the front of the unit to make it easy to find. Clicking it a second time returns the LEDs to their normal behavior.
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6.8.7 Receiver Tab This tab provides a way to control the detailed settings of each detected Receiver. After all desired changes have been completed, press the “Apply” button to send the changes to the appropriate Receivers and activate them. After receiving the new settings, each Receiver will reboot. This tab is not available when the user is logged out.
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- IP Mode & IP Settings: The IP mode of each unit may be switched between “Auto IP”, “DHCP” or “Static IP”. When the unit is set to Auto IP mode it will automatically assign itself an APIPA address from the 169.254.XXX.XXX range.
7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM Serial/Ethernet Port Trigger Control Equipped PC Keypad Macro Macro Macro Macro Macro Macro Macro Macro Serial Trigger Input Input Remote Network Switch Control for Local Network 60° Power IR Input Supply TX RX DC 5V IR EXT CONTROL RS-232 TRIGGER IN...
9. ACRONYMS ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM Command-Line Interface DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Graphical User Interface HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Internet Protocol Infrared Local Area Network Media Access Control Personal Computer Power over Ethernet Transmission Control Protocol Universal Serial Bus VoIP...
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