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- Page 1 PDF provided by Conference Room AV Aurora IPX-TCW3-C-B 4K Streaming Transceiver Wall Plate w/ IPBaseT, 2x1 HDMI I/O...
- Page 2 USERS GUIDE IPX Manager IPX Series Windows Control Software Manual Number: 170302 IPX Manager Version: 2.1.40 & above IPX Server 2.8.3 & above IPX FPGA Firmware: 2.11.3 IPX MCU Firmware: 2.1.10...
- Page 3 Overheating: Avoid stacking the Aurora product on top of a hot component such as a power amplifier. Risk of Fire: Do not place unit on top of any easily combustible material, such as carpet or fabric.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................1 About............................... 1 Features ............................1 INSTALLATION ......................... 2 Cloning Installations......................... 5 SOFTWARE OPERATION ......................6 Launching IPX Manager ........................6 Connecting to QXP-2-IPX Server ..................... 7 Matrix Switching ..........................9 Seamless Switching........................10 Video Wall ............................11 Audio Switching .......................... -
Page 5: Introduction
Always check from time to time for the latest firmware as it may have enhancements, new features, and bug fixes. IPX Manager allows a user to control the various capabilities of IPX series products on a network. While the IPX manager is a client software, the IPX Server (QXP-2-IPX Server) handles all the communication handling and is the target for all communication. -
Page 6: Installation
User Guide INSTALLATION 1. Download the IPX Manager from the Aurora website customer portal. It will require a login. If http://portal.auroramultimedia.com/login you do not have one you can register for one. 2. Unzip and launch the setup.exe 3. Read the EULA (Copy in back of manual under Appendix 4), select I agree, then Next to... - Page 7 User Guide 4. If accepted, click next for the default directory unless it is required to install in different location. 5. A prompt will appear to confirm the installation selection. Press Next if you still wish to continue.
- Page 8 User Guide 6. A progress bar will appear. Please note it will not start until Windows User Account Control prompts for permission. 7. Once installation is finished a prompt will appear to confirm. Note at the bottom instructions to check for any updates to the .net framework as IPX Manager uses it.
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Page 9: Cloning Installations
User Guide Cloning Installations The clone file IPX Manager.exe.config is located at C:\Program Files (x86)\IPX Manager\IPX Manager\. If there is an existing installation with presets and other parameters, the clone file can be saved and used to copy over a new installation config file. -
Page 10: Software Operation
User Guide SOFTWARE OPERATION Launching IPX Manager With a properly installed IPX Manager there will be an Icon for the IPX Manager as shown below. Launch the application by double clicking or single clicking (based on mouse settings). The default starting position will appear which is in an unconnected state which is why no units will show at this time. -
Page 11: Connecting To Qxp-2-Ipx Server
User Guide Connecting to QXP-2-IPX Server Click on Connection at top and select Connection Manager if this is the first time setting up IPX Manager. If there is already a connection created click on connect. The Connection Manager has the ability to Add, Edit, Delete, and to Connect Servers. - Page 12 User Guide When adding a new connection, enter the Site Name it is to be referred by and the IP Address. The port number is fixed at 6970. When done click on Save. The Site Name will appear in the listing. To connect, click on the Connect icon to the right.
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Page 13: Matrix Switching
User Guide Matrix Switching Once connected, the Matrix page will show the Encoders and Decoders available on the network. The matrix page is for genlocked routing which means there will be no latency. The switch is instant but takes the time of the display to lock before the image will show. Usually this is about 3 seconds depending on the brand and model of display. -
Page 14: Seamless Switching
User Guide Seamless Switching Seamless switching routing is the same as the matrix switching except the image will change instantly without going to black for 3 seconds. There are rules to using this feature with the IPX-TC1 and TCW-3. 1. When switching between sources they must be of the same resolution and refresh rate. 2. -
Page 15: Video Wall
User Guide Video Wall The IPX-TC1 & IPX-TCW3 videowall mode has the ability to take in a 4K UHD signal and create a low latency high quality videowall. It is important to note it does this without the use of the scaler as it relies on the scaler and capabilities of the display. - Page 16 User Guide Image below is before the Decoders are dragged to the right. Image below is after Decoders are starting to be dragged to the right.
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Page 17: Audio Switching
User Guide Audio Switching The IPX Series has the ability to do break away audio routing. The example below shows the Encoders and Decoders on the network for routing in the vertical view mode. -
Page 18: Rs-232 Routing And Control
RS-232 Routing and Control The IPX Series has the ability to do RS-232 routing of one devices port to another. The example below shows the Encoders and Decoders on the network for routing of the RS-232 in the vertical view mode. -
Page 19: Infrared Routing
User Guide Infrared Routing The IPX Series has the ability to do IR routing of one devices port to another. The example below shows the Encoders and Decoders on the network for routing of the IR in the Horizontal view mode. -
Page 20: Usb Routing
User Guide USB Routing The IPX Series has an optional USB 2.0 480Mbps feature for KVM and data transfer applications. If the feature has been installed the Encoders and Decoders with the option installed will appear. Routing of the USB is the same by using drag and drop technique. A very powerful feature of the USB is the ability to choose if it is a Host or a Device on Encoders or Decoders. -
Page 21: Recalling & Saving Macros
User Guide Recalling & Saving Macros Before recalling macros, it must be created first. Under Macro at the top select New Macro on the pull- down, or click “New Macro” on the Macro Recall tab. Notepad will open allowing you to enter a macro script based on the API. - Page 22 User Guide To apply the macro, click on the newly created icon after clicking “Refresh Macros”. When the preset is recalled, the macro script will be sent directly to the control server.
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Page 23: Help
User Guide Help Help Icon currently brings a selection for support to the Aurora website. The Help selection on the top has more selections available for Logging, Online Help, Contact Support, and About. Under the About selection is Product Info, Version Info, and EULA. - Page 24 User Guide...
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Page 25: Setup
User Guide Setup Setup has the Videowall Configuration setup. Refer to this section for more details of this function. -
Page 26: Tools
User Guide Tools Tools are the same selections listed in the main Icon selection bar. -
Page 27: View
User Guide View View allows the selection of Horizontal and Vertical viewing. Videowall mode is always a tri-view window. There is also a selection for Toggle the Information window which will appear at the bottom of the screen. The information window shows the Telnet commands being sent as the selections are being made. - Page 28 User Guide Vertical View Example. Information Window Example...
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Page 29: Encoder & Decoder Setup
User Guide Encoder & Decoder Setup To setup a specific IPX, right click on the Encoder or Decoder to be modified and a pull-down with Setup will appear. Roll-over and select Setup and the dialog box will appear with tabs for the various settings available to the specific device. - Page 30 User Guide Decoder Right Click Pull-down...
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Page 31: Device Settings
User Guide Device Settings There are six tabs to choose from each one containing various setup features. At the top bar of the window is the Host Name and the MAC Address of the unit. The General tab consists of the following: ... - Page 32 User Guide The Network tab consists of the following: Host Name – Must be unique for every unit. The default is the MAC Address but can be changed to a unique name for identity. IPBaseT IP Address – This is the IP Address for the IPBaseT video streaming engine. ...
- Page 33 User Guide The Port Settings tab consists of the following: RS-232 – This is the port settings for the RS-232 (Baud Rate, Data Bit, Stop Bit, and Parity) USB – Host or Device selection Infrared – Carrier removal and signal inversion.
- Page 34 User Guide The Debug Settings tab consists of the following: Debug Main Processor – This is the port settings for the RS-232 Baud Rate, Data Bit, Stop Bit, and Parity. Debug Matrix Processor – This is the port settings for the RS-232 Baud Rate, Data Bit, Stop Bit, and Parity.
- Page 35 User Guide The Analog Input/Output tab consists of the following: Direction – Select whether to use the analog input or output of an IPX. Decoders have an audio source tab to select the audio source of an attached encoder. Use sterro downmix to decode multi-channel audio streams to stereo speakers.
- Page 36 User Guide The HDMI Decoder tab consists of the following: HDCP Support – Allows you to enable or disable HDCP support. EDID Management – Allows you to save the EDID of a display or load a saved EDID from a file.
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Page 37: Search
User Guide Search The search box at the top right allows you to filter your Encoders and Decoders by Hostname. -
Page 38: Edid Setup And Its Importance
User Guide EDID Setup and its Importance One of the most forgotten setup procedures in AV systems is the EDID. The EDID comes from the destination (display, VTC, recorder, etc.) and must be saved into the encoder and decoder HDMI input ports. - Page 39 User Guide When you right click on an encoder there is a selection to save or send the EDID. The decoder has only the ability to save the EDID as the EDID is always used for the Encoder as it is the reflection of the display connected to the decoder.
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Page 40: Firmware Update
User Guide Firmware Update For the latest firmware updates please go www.auroramm.com You must be signed up to the Customer Portal in order to download firmware with instructions on how to update. The Firmware Update tab allows you to batch update the FPGA on all of your devices, or individually update the K64 and Boot Loader. - Page 41 User Guide...
- Page 42 User Guide K64 – Right click on an individual unit and select “Update k64 firmware”. The IP and current FW version will be displayed. Select the k64 hex file you wish to update your IPX with and click upload. This process can take a couple of minutes per device.
- Page 43 User Guide Boot Loader – This process is almost the same as the K64 update. Right click on an individual unit and select “Update Boot Loader”. The IP and current boot version will be displayed. Select the boot .bin file you wish to update your IPX with and click upload.
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Page 44: Appendix 1 Troubleshooting
User Guide APPENDIX 1 Troubleshooting It is advisable to make certain all units are using the latest firmware before troubleshooting. Why IPX Manager cannot find any devices? Check the IP Address of the QXP-2-IPX server and make certain it is connected on the same network. -
Page 45: Appendix 2
User Guide APPENDIX 2 Protocol For the latest protocol please go www.auroramm.com You must be signed up to the Customer Portal in order to download IPX protocol. The protocol is only available to authorized Aurora dealers. -
Page 46: Appendix 3 Eula
Important: This end user license agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or an entity) and the author(s) of this software represented under the name "Aurora Multimedia". Read it carefully before using the software. It provides a license to use the software and contains warranty information and liability disclaimers. - Page 47 This EULA shall continue for as long as the software is used according to the terms of this agreement. However, Aurora Multimedia may terminate this EULA and revoke the granted license if you fail to comply with any of its terms and conditions. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the software. The limitations of warranties and liability set forth in this EULA shall continue in force even after termination.
- Page 48 In any case, Aurora Multimedia's entire liability under any provision of this EULA shall be limited to the amount actually paid by you for the software. Aurora Multimedia will not be held liable for any consequences of using our software including damage to your...
- Page 49 User Guide Aurora Multimedia Corp. 205 Commercial Court Morganville, NJ 07751 Phone: 732-591-5800 Fax: 732-591-6801...
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