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- Page 1 Blustream Multicast IP50HD-TX/RX User Manual RevA1_IP50_Manual_210604 M U L T I C A S T...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
IP50HD USER MANUAL Contents Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product Features For optimum performance and safety, Panel Description - IP50HD-TX Transmitter please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting Panel Description - IP50HD-RX Receiver this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. -
Page 3: Introduction
IP50HD USER MANUAL Introduction Our Contractor HD Multicast distribution platform allows distribution of AV and control signals over a 1Gb network. The IP50HD-TX/RX is an industry leading 1080p HDMI distribution system that uses H.265 compression technology to deliver HDMI, Bi-directional IR, RS-232 & USB/KVM up to lengths of 100m over standard network architecture. The IP50HD can be powered via PoE from the network switch or locally should the switch not support PoE. -
Page 4: Panel Description - Ip50Hd-Tx Transmitter
IP50HD USER MANUAL Panel Description - IP50HD-TX Transmitter IP50HD-TX Front Panel IP50HD-TX Rear Panel Config Up/Down - configure IP50HD-TX manually Channel status window - displays product information Reset button - short press to restart / reboot device, press and hold for 10 seconds to factory reset device Power LED indicator Link LED indicator - solid status light indicates a stable connection to the network switch Power port –... -
Page 5: Panel Description - Ip50Hd-Rx Receiver
IP50HD USER MANUAL Panel Description - IP50HD-RX Receiver IP50HD-RX Front Panel IP50HD-RX Rear Panel Channel Select Up/Down - configure IP50HD-RX manually and select channel of TX to view Channel status window - displays product information Reset button - short press to restart / reboot device, press and hold for 10 seconds to factory reset device Power LED indicator Link LED indicator - solid status light indicates a stable connection to the network switch Power port –... -
Page 6: Unicast Or Multicast
IP50HD USER MANUAL Unicast or Multicast The Blustream IP50HD system supports both unicast and multicast video transmission. A unicast transmission sends the video stream from a transmitter to a single receiver on a network. Note that for each receiver that connects to the transmitter, you are duplicating the bandwidth being transmitted. The IP50HD features a 100Mbps connection and each transmission is up to 20Mbps in bandwidth, due to this the number of devices a transmitter can send to in unicast mode is limited. -
Page 7: Understanding Product Status Lights
IP50HD USER MANUAL Understanding Product Status Lights IP50HD products have several LED lights to indicate connectivity status, or to help diagnose connection problems. IP50HD Status Lights LAN PoE status light - solid Orange indicates PoE from the network switch powering the Multicast product LAN status light - solid Green indicates active network connection Power status light - Off = No power, Flashing = Product booting, On = Power on / booted Link status light - Off = No connection to network, Flashing = not connected to any device (another Multicast... -
Page 8: Infrared Control
IP50HD USER MANUAL InfraRed Control The Blustream Multicast system can be controlled using local IR hardware connected directly to the IP50HD-RX Receiver. This prevents the need for a third party control solution. Only the source selection feature is available using local IR control through the Receiver. -
Page 9: Infrared Distribution
IP50HD USER MANUAL InfraRed Distribution The Blustream range of Multicast products include multiple options for control and routing of IR. IMPORTANT: Blustream InfraRed products are all 5V and NOT compatible with alternative manufacturers InfraRed solutions. When using third party 12V IR control solutions please use the Blustream IR-CAB cable for IR conversion, or ensure 12V IR is enabled in the IP50HD-TX/RX. -
Page 10: Infrared Pass-Through (Source Control)
IP50HD USER MANUAL InfraRed Pass-Through (Source Control) The Multicast products feature InfraRed pass-through allowing users to use an original source remote to control the sources located in another area. The IR signal is routed discretely to the source that is currently selected, meaning that individual source control can be achieved with installations consisting of multiple source equipment of the same type, i.e. -
Page 11: Infrared Pass-Through (Display Control)
IP50HD USER MANUAL InfraRed Pass-Through (Display Control) Using the ACM200, IR can be routed independently from any IP50HD-TX to any IP50HD-RX unit for display control, regardless of the current video stream routing between a receiver and another transmitter. Instructions for the configuration of Fixed Routing can be found in the ACM200 User Manual, downloadable from the Blustream website. -
Page 12: Rs-232 (Serial) Bi-Directional Pass-Through
IP50HD USER MANUAL RS-232 (Serial) Bi-Directional Pass-Through IP50HD products feature bi-directional RS-232 pass-through for control of products using serial commands. There are multiple methods for distribution of RS-232 using the Blustream Multicast solution which include: 1) Fixed Rourting - 1-to-1 routed RS-232 A link is programmed that creates an open connection that is fixed between any Transmitter and Receiver in the system. - Page 13 IP50HD USER MANUAL Manual Configuration of Multicast Products The Blustream Multicast system can be configured without the need of a computer, allowing basic setup options such as addressing of products (IP configuration), EDID selection, and Scaler output selection. Manual configuration does not require the product to be connected to a network switch in order to be set-up, it only requires the units to be powered either by local power supply or by a PoE switch/power injector.
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Page 14: Manual Configuration
IP50HD USER MANUAL Configuring the IP50HD-RX: 1) Power the IP50HD Receiver - to configure the Multicast Receiver first connect the product to a power supply (local or PoE network) and wait for the product to boot up. The front panel LED display will rotate whilst booting and display a 2 digit number when complete. -
Page 15: Edid Control
IP50HD USER MANUAL EDID Control EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is a data structure that is used between a display and a source. This data is used by the source to find out what audio and video resolutions are supported by the display device. From this information the source will discover what the best audio and video resolutions need to be output. -
Page 16: Scaler Output Control
IP50HD USER MANUAL Scaler Output Control The Blustream Multicast Receiver has an in-built video scaler which can both up-scale and downscale video signals allowing for differing image resolutions at each display. Configuration of Multicast Scaler settings can be achieved in several ways: 1) During the manual configuration of the IP50HD-RX Receiver - see previous pages 2) Using the Multicast web-GUI interface (by addressing the unit via it's IP Address within a browser) 3) Using the Web-GUI of the Blustream ACM200... -
Page 17: Ip50Hd Ip Addresses
IP50HD USER MANUAL IP50HD IP Addresses Each Blustream IP50HD device is shipped with a default fixed IP address (TX: 169.254.100.254, RX: 169.254.100.253). Once the PC network is amended to work in the same IP range as the fixed IP of the Multicast products, it is possible to communicate directly with the built-in web server in each Multicast IP50HD Transmitter or Receiver. -
Page 18: Ip50Hd Web-Gui
IP50HD USER MANUAL IP50HD Web-GUI When you connect to the IP address of a Transmitter or Receiver you will be greeted with a login screen: Select the Login button in the top left corner and a username and password prompt will be displayed: Enter the username and password (the default username and password are listed on the opposing page) and press Sign in to login to the web GUI. - Page 19 IP50HD USER MANUAL IP50HD Web-GUI Continued Transmitter Video Page: The Transmitter Video Page allows you to adjust settings about the video transmission of the Transmitter. • Main Stream - This is the main video stream coming from the Transmitter. This is the signal distributed to the IP50HD Receivers.
- Page 20 IP50HD USER MANUAL IP50HD Web-GUI Continued Receiver Video Page: The Receiver Video Page allows you to adjust settings about the video output of the Receiver. • Transmission Protocol - Select between Unicast or Multicast. It is recommended to utilise multicast for larger systems.
- Page 21 IP50HD USER MANUAL IP50HD Web-GUI Continued Transmitter and Receiver Settings Page: The Transmitter and Receiver Settings Page allows you to adjust settings about the network and security of the Transmitter. • Network Settings - Adjust the IP address of the Transmitter or Receiver. •...
- Page 22 IP50HD USER MANUAL IP50HD Web-GUI Continued Transmitter and Receiver Update Page: The Transmitter and Receiver Update Page allows you to update the firmware and reset the Transmitter or Receiver. • Firmware Update - Select the IP50HD-TX or RX firmware update file and press update to update the firmware of the device.
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Page 23: Configuring A Computer Ip Address
IP50HD USER MANUAL Configuring a Computer IP address To communicate with the Control Network or Multicast Video Network, the IP Address of the computer being used may need to be amended to communicate with the either network. Connect the computer to the Multicast network switch using an Ethernet cable. In the Windows toolbar navigate to ‘CONTROL PANEL’... - Page 24 IP50HD USER MANUAL In the next window select ‘PROPERTIES’ A. In the ‘NETWORKING’ window highlight/select ‘INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 4 (TCP/IPv4)’ B. Select ‘PROPERTIES’ , or double click on ‘INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 4 (TCP/IPv4)’ www.blustream.com.au www.blustream-us.com www.blustream.co.uk...
- Page 25 IP50HD USER MANUAL A. Under the ‘General’ tab select ‘USE THE FOLLOWING IP ADDRESS’ B. Enter the following FIXED IP network details for the configuration of the Network Switch or the ACM200 (check with the manufacturer of the LAN switch if this address is relevant in advance) IP Address 192.168.1.1 Subnet Mask...
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Page 26: Schematic
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Page 27: Specifications
IP50HD USER MANUAL Supporting Documentation & Downloads The relevant supporting documents for Blustream Multicast products including firmware updates, switch configuration guides and 3rd party drivers can be found on the Blustream website: www.blustream.com.au / www.blustream.co.uk / www.blustream-us.com Specifications IP50HD-TX IP50HD-RX •... -
Page 28: Certifications
IP50HD USER MANUAL Maintenance Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzene to clean this unit. Certifications FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 29 IP50HD USER MANUAL Notes... Contact: support@blustream.com.au support@blustream-us.com support@blustream.co.uk...
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