Lan Communication - IDK MSD-701AMP User Manual

7.4.2 LAN communication

The internal switching hub enables connections between the MSD's LAN connector and LAN connectors of
twisted pair cable transmitters and receivers that are connected to HDBaseT I/O connectors. Bidirectional
communication is also available.
Communication control command from PC to the MSD and control command output from the MSD to external
devices can be executed from all LAN ports. Operation mode will be switched according to the setting of
"9.15.6 LAN operation mode". The MSD has eight connections that can be set individually.
Communication
command to MSD
Laptop
Outputs control command
to external device
Power amp.
■ DHCP
The MSD does not support automatic acquisition of IP address using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol). If you use the MSD in a network with DHCP, use a fixed IP address. If controlling peripheral devices
connected over LAN from the MSD, use multiple fixed IP addresses.
Bidirectional communication
LAN cable
Switching hub
Connections
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Control unit
[Fig. 7.11] Example of LAN communication
【See: 8.3.1 Selecting menu】
HDBaseT receiver
Category cable
Outputs control command to external device
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LAN cable
Projector
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