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HC 400 Series • Setup Guide (Continued)
In the row for the HCR 102, click the Edit button in the IP Address
5.
column. The Communication Settings dialog box opens,
displaying controls for network configuration.
Either select (enable) the Use DHCP checkbox to have the receiver
6.
obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server, or enter the
static IP address for the unit in the IP Address field.
NOTE:
When setting up DHCP during network configuration or
if using a host name instead of an IP address, the user must
enter a qualified host name (Username.HostName.Domain).
For example: somename.extron.com.
Configure the other items (device name, subnet mask, gateway
7.
address, DNS server address) as needed.
Click Apply to save the configuration changes. Alternatively, you can
8.
click Apply and Connect to save the configuration changes and
then establish a connection from the PCS software to the receiver to
configure AV settings or front panel lockout.
To configure network settings using Toolbelt:
Connect the PC that you will use for setup and the HCR 102 receiver to the same network, and apply power to all devices.
1.
For details on the LAN connection, see
Start Toolbelt.
2.
Start device discovery from within Toolbelt. Toolbelt displays a list of all Extron control devices connected to the network.
3.
In Toolbelt, use the MAC address to locate the desired device (the HCR 102) in the list and select it.
4.
Use the Set IP feature in Toolbelt or use the Toolbelt Manage > Network Settings tab feature to enter the IP address and
5.
subnet address, then configure other network settings as needed.
NOTE:
When setting up DHCP during network configuration or if using a host name instead of an IP address, the user
must enter a qualified host name (Username.HostName.Domain). For example: somename.extron.com.
Step 6 — Configure AV Settings
The AV and scaling settings for the system can be configured via a host connection through the LAN port or the USB port using
PCS software or the on-screen display. Many settings can be configured using either method (OSD or PCS). Some settings are
available only in the PCS software.
To configure the AV settings using PCS software:
Install Extron PCS Product Configuration Software on a PC and start the program.
1.
Connect the PC to the receiver via the rear panel LAN port (see figure 4,
2.
connector (see figure 3,
Use the PCS program to set the output resolution and rate, configure EDID Minder, adjust the video color bit depth, or
3.
monitor the signal and HDCP status, or other AV settings, as required. For details, see the HC 400 Series User Guide, or
access the PCS Help File (press <F1> on the keyboard or click the ? button in the software and select Help File).
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LAN
on page 14.
A
on page 3). USB connection requires a user-provided USB A to USB mini-B cable.
The PCS Communication Settings
Figure 8.
Dialog Box
N
on page 4) or the front panel Config USB
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