Chapter 2: Installing And Configuring Your Av Equipment; Installation Overview - AMX N2412A Instruction Manual

Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring Your AV Equipment

This chapter provides an installation overview as well as a detailed step-by-step process for installation. If you encounter any
problems, refer to the

Installation Overview

The N2400 Encoders and Decoders have multiple configuration and installation options. For basic installation guidelines, see the
table below. For more detailed instructions, refer to
Basic Installation Guidelines
Connections
Power
Network
Video
Audio
NOTE: When the unit is not in use, remove the power cable and disconnect any other cables (e.g., Ethernet, audio, video) connected to
the Encoders and Decoders.
Acceptable Input/Output Types
N2412A Encoder - Input
Digital
Analog
N2422A Decoder - Output
Digital
NOTE: For all other input/output types, an active adapter is required.
N2412A/N2422A User Manual
Troubleshooting section on page 67
Options
Power over Ethernet (PoE+): Connect the unit's P0 port to an active, PoE+ enabled network switch.
External power supply: If not using PoE+ for power, connect a 12V regulated power supply (part number FGN9313) to
the unit's two-pin terminal block plug connector labeled +12V 3A.
PoE units: If using PoE+ to power the unit, you should already have a network connection.
Externally powered units: If not using PoE+, connect either the P0 or P1 port to the network using the appropriate
cable.
Daisy-chain configuration: Once network connection is established to one unit, you can daisy-chain additional units by
connecting Ethernet cables between devices using their P0 and/or P1 ports. Keep in mind that the number of units
supported in this configuration is limited by bandwidth (total aggregate streams must be less than 1 Gb/s).
NOTE:
PoE+ power is only supplied to the unit connected directly to the network. All other units in the daisy-chain must
have an external power supply.
N2412A Encoders
• For video encoding of a digital source, connect the source to the Encoder's HDMI IN port using a video cable with an
HDMI connector (or adapter).
• For video encoding of an analog source, connect the source to the Encoder's VGA IN port using a video cable with a
VGA connector (or component adapter).
• For local viewing of pass thru video, connect a digital display to the Encoder's HDMI OUT port using a video cable
with an HDMI connector (or adapter).
N2422A Decoders
• For video decoding, connect a digital display to the Decoder's HDMI OUT port using a video cable with an HDMI
connector (or adapter).
N2412A Encoders
• For audio encoding, connect a line level analog audio source to the Audio input terminal block plug connector, or
• Use the HDMI audio embedded with the source connection.
NOTE: Unit will not pass audio from the analog AUDIO input through the pass thru (HDMI OUT) port.
N2422A Decoders
• For audio decoding, connect a line level analog audio device to the Audio output terminal block plug connector, or
• Send the HDMI embedded audio to a connected display's speakers.
HDMI - Native connection. No adapter necessary.
DVI - Appropriate passive adapter required.
DisplayPort- Appropriate passive adapter required. Active adapter required for some sources.
VGA - Native connection. No adapter necessary.
Component- Appropriate passive adapter required.
RGBHV- Appropriate passive adapter required.
HDMI - Native connection. No adapter necessary.
DVI- Appropriate passive adapter required.
DisplayPort - Appropriate ACTIVE adapter required. The N2422A will not output DisplayPort through a passive adapter.
for help.
Step-by-Step Installation Instructions on page
Installing and Configuring Your AV Equipment
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