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Extend audio and video signals via an existing LAN.
Distribute HDMI video to an unlimited number of displays using IP
multicast, or make eye-catching video walls of up to 9 x 9 displays.
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IPX 4K Transmitter and Receiver
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VX-HDMI-4K-TX
VX-HDMI-4K-RX

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  • Page 1 VX-HDMI-4K-TX VX-HDMI-4K-RX MediaCento IPX 4K Transmitter and Receiver ™ Extend audio and video signals via an existing LAN. Distribute HDMI video to an unlimited number of displays using IP multicast, or make eye-catching video walls of up to 9 x 9 displays. Customer Order toll-free in the U.S.
  • Page 2 Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and MediaCento is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. Bonjour and Apple are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 3 FCC and IC RFI Statement/NOM Statement FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication.
  • Page 4 NOM Statement 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6.
  • Page 5 NOM Statement 16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo. 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Specifications ....................8 Overview ....................10 2.1 Introduction ..................10 2.2 Features ....................10 2.3 What’s Included ................... 11 2.4 Additional Items You Will Need ............11 2.5 Hardware Description ................12 2.5.1 Transmitter ................12 2.5.2 Receiver ...................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Troubleshooting ....................44 8.1 Problems/Solutions ................44 8.2 Contacting Black Box ................45 8.3 Shipping and Packaging ............... 45 Appendix: Connector Pinouts ................46 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com Page 7...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Technical Specifications Approvals FCC, TUV, CE, UL , CSA, RoHS, WEEE ® Control Method Web (LAN), Serial, GUI, IR Default IP Address 169.254.x.x NOTE: To find the IP address of devices, simply connect to monitor devices, power up transmitter and receivers, and view IP addresses on the status screen.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Specifications Technical Specifications (continued) Connectors (continued) Receiver: (1) Locking HDMI female, (1) RJ-45 interconnect/LAN connection, (2) 3.5-mm audio jacks: (1) IN, (1) OUT, (1) 2.1-mm barrel connector for power, (4) USB Type A, (2) RJ-12 6P6C†, (2) 3.5-mm IR ports (1) IN, (1) OUT; †NOTE: Only 4 center pins are used at this time.

  • Page 10: Overview

    Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The MediaCento IPX 4K is a perfect solution for audio and video signal extension via an existing Local Area Network (LAN) system. In a unicast configuration, the MediaCento transmitter and receiver pair is ideal for 4K UHD video signal extension via an existing LAN.

  • Page 11: What's Included

    Chapter 2: Overview • Built-in downscaling. 4K to 1080p compatibility with older displays. • Each transmitter can be multicast to up to an unlimited number of displays in video wall applications or unlimited displays in multicast applications. • Use an IGMP network to prevent network flooding. •...

  • Page 12: Hardware Description

    Chapter 2: Overview 2.5 Hardware Description 2.5.1 Transmitter Figure 2-1. Transmitter front panel. 10 11 13 14 15 16 Figure 2-2. Transmitter back panel. Figure 2-3. Transmitter top panel. 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com Page 12...
  • Page 13 Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. Components of the Transmitters. Number Component Description Type B USB connector Connect to a PC F2 button See Section 2.6.4. F1 button See Section 2.6.4. Green: Power ON Interlaced flashing Blue + Green: Link Power/Link LED w/o video source input Blue: Link OK Set up an identical position for all...

  • Page 14: Receiver

    Chapter 2: Overview 2.5.2 Receiver Figure 2-4. Receiver front panel. 11 12 14 16 17 Figure 2-5. Receiver back panel. Figure 2-6. Receiver top panel. 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com Page 14...
  • Page 15 Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2. Components of the Receivers. Number Component Description (4) Type A USB connectors Connect to USB 2.0 devices F2 button See Section 2.6.4. F1 button See Section 2.6.4. Red: Power OFF Interlaced flashing Blue + Red: Link Power/Link LED without video source input Blue: Link OK...

  • Page 16: Indicators

    Chapter 2: Overview 2.5.3 Indicators The LEDs on the extender units show the real-time status indicating the linking and communication between the Transmitter/Sender unit and the Receiver unit. Users can identify the current status through the LED indicators on the unit. NOTE: The system will disable the video output signal when it detects non-HDCP- compliant display(s) trying to play on the HDCP video source.

  • Page 17: Edid Copy

    Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-3. Function buttons (continued). Button Action Description 1. Press and hold the F1 button. 2. Apply power to the unit. Resets the box to factory 3. Release right after the defaults. Network Status LED starts blinking. 4.

  • Page 18: Installation

    Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation WARNINGS: Make sure that all devices are powered off before connecting to the unit. Make sure all devices you will connect are properly grounded. Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines. Allow adequate space around the unit for air circulation. System Requirements for PoE 1.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3: Installation HDMI 4K VX-HDMI-4K-RX display PC source PoE Ethernet Switch with IGMP VX-HDMI-4K-TX (LPB2910A) Figure 3-1. Connection pattern for unicast configuration with an Ethernet switch. Monitor player PoE Ethernet switch with IGMP Monitor Monitor Blu-ray (LPB2926A) Monitor Monitor Figure 3-2.
  • Page 20 Chapter 3: Installation MediaCento IPX 4K MediaCento IPX 4K ™ ™ Transmitter Receivers Digital displays (VX-HDMI-4K-TX) (VX-HDMI-4K-RX) Diagram HDMI cables Rule Size Layer 3 switch HDMI cable with IGMP CATx cable CATx cables PoE Ethernet switch with IGMP (LPB2926A) Figure 3-3. Video Wall configuration. 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com Page 20...

  • Page 21: Configuration

    Chapter 4: Configuration 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com Page 21...

  • Page 22: Connect To Web Gui Using The Hostname

    Chapter 4: Configuration 4.3 Connect to Web GUI Using the Host name Bonjour is needed to access the Web interface by the hostname. Apple products ® ® usually have this installed. If needed, you can download the free version from apple.com.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4: Configuration Table 4-1. Channel listing for unicast address. Rotary Switch Four Digits Domain Name 0000 http://ast-gateway0000.local 1000 http://ast-gateway1000.local 0100 http://ast-gateway0100.local 1100 http://ast-gateway1100.local 0010 http://ast-gateway0010.local 1010 http://ast-gateway1010.local 0110 http://ast-gateway0110.local 1110 http://ast-gateway1110.local 0001 http://ast-gateway0001.local 1001 http://ast-gateway1001.local 0101 http://ast-gateway0101.local 1101 http://ast-gateway1101.local 0011 http://ast-gateway0011.local 1011...

  • Page 24: Network Information For Transmitter And Receiver

    Chapter 4: Configuration 4.4 Network Information for Transmitter and Receiver • IP Mode – Auto IP, DHCP, Static - Auto IP (default) – Uses Zero Conf to find an open IP address in the 169.254.x.x range. - DHCP – Assign an IP address through DHCP. - Static –...

  • Page 25: Transnmitter

    Chapter 4: Configuration 4.4.1 Transmitter Video over IP: Figure 4-3. Video over IP screen for transmitter. 1. Click on the Functions tab. 2. Check the box next to Enable Video over IP. 3. Check the box next to Enable Video Wall. 4.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4: Configuration USB over IP: Figure 4-4. USB over IP screen for Transmitter. 1. Check the box next to Enable USB over IP. 2. Select the Operation Mode by clicking on the radio button. Options include: • Auto select mode (Recommended, choose per network casting mode) •...
  • Page 27 Chapter 4: Configuration Serial over IP: Figure 4-5. Serial over IP for transmitter. 1. Check the box next to Enable Serial over IP. 2. Select the Operation Mode from the four radio buttons: • Type 1 (Need extra control instructions. For advanced usage.) •...

  • Page 28: Receiver

    Chapter 4: Configuration 4.4.2 Receiver Video Over IP: Figure 4-6. Video over IP for receiver. 1. Click on the Functions tab. 2. Check the box next to Enable Video over IP. 3. Check the box next to Enable Video Wall. 4.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4: Configuration When you select “Customize,” you will see an empty text box. Type in your Custom setting. 6. From the drop-down menu, select the Timeout for Detecting Video Lost. Options include: 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, and Never Timeout.
  • Page 30 Chapter 4: Configuration Serial over IP: Figure 4-8. Serial over IP for receiver. 1. Check the box next to Enable Serial over IP. 2. Select the Operation Mode from the four radio buttons: • Type 1 (Need extra control instructions. For advanced usage.) •...

  • Page 31: Video Wall

    Chapter 5: Video Wall 5. Video Wall 5.1 Application Diagram Using the Video Wall features, you can send video and audio to unlimited ouputs through IP. Format the video wall so that separate sections of the video can be sent to different outputs.

  • Page 32: Video Wall Setup

    Chapter 5: Video Wall 5.2 Video Wall Setup Step 1: Use the show OSD button to display the IP/Name of your receiver units. Select “All” from the Apply To drop down box and check the Show OSD check box. Click Apply to display the OSD on the displays connected to receivers. This information will be used in determining position of each receiver in the video wall.

  • Page 33: Bezel Compensation

    Chapter 5: Video Wall Step 5: Repeat this process for each receiver in the video wall 5.3 Bezel Compensation Measurements of the display will need to be taken to set up bezel compensation. Measuring units (inch, cm, mm) do not matter, but the same unit should be used for all measurements.

  • Page 34: Accessing Through Serial Or Telnet

    Chapter 6: Accessing through Serial or Telnet 6. Accessing through Serial or Telnet 6.1 Accessing through Serial 1. Using the client, select “serial” and enter “115200” for the speed (baud rate). Figure 6-1. PuTTY configuration screen using serial. 2. No username or password is required. Just press enter. 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com Page 34...

  • Page 35: Accessing Through Telnet

    Chapter 6: Accessing through Serial or Telnet 6.2 Accessing through Telnet 1. Using the client, enter in the IP address of the device. 2. Change the port to 24. Figure 6-2. PuTTY configuration screen using Telnet. 3. The default password is root. 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com Page 35...

  • Page 36: Command-Line Interface (Cli)

    Chapter 7: Command-Line Interface 7. Command-Line Interface (CLI) These are advanced configurations and require knowledge of IP networking protocols and multicasting. Do not attempt to run any commands, modify files, or change any other settings apart from the specific configurations noted here. All commands are case-sensitive.

  • Page 37: Advanced Ip Commands

    Chapter 7: Command-Line Interface Figure 7-2. Current configured parameters list. To reset to factory default, setting the IP mode to autoip and removing any overrides, type in: reset_to_default.sh To change the baud rate of the serial extension interface, type in: stty X –F /dev/ttyS0 (replace X with desired baud rate) To disable/enable the link for a specific device, type in:...

  • Page 38: Advanced Multicast Ip Configuration

    Chapter 7: Command-Line Interface 2. DHCP client gets an address from the local DHCP server. CAUTION: Make sure a DHCP client is connected or problems will occur. 3. Static allows you to manually change the IP address and netmask of the device. This requires further input before reboot.

  • Page 39: Receiver

    Chapter 7: Command-Line Interface To change the hostname ID of the transmitter, type in: astparam s hostname_id B0B1B2B3 ast_send_event -1 e_chg_hostname To override DIP rotary switch setting on bootup: astparam s reset_ch_on_boot n (space between boot and the n) astparam save reboot 7.2.2 Receiver To change the multicast group IP, type in:...
  • Page 40 Chapter 7: Command-Line Interface Table 7-1. Channel listing for multicast address. Channel IDs Multicast Address 225.0.100.0 225.0.100.1 225.0.100.8 225.0.100.9 225.0.100.100 225.0.100.101 225.0.100.110 225.0.100.111 225.0.101.0 225.0.101.1 225.0.101.8 225.0.101.9 225.0.101.100 225.0.101.101 225.0.101.110 225.0.101.111 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com Page 40...

  • Page 41: Serial Extension

    Chapter 7: Command-Line Interface 7.3 Serial Extension Serial extension can be done from one transmitter to all linked receivers. Telnet serial extension is also available as a replacement of serial. Serial extension information: Default baud rate: 9600 (unless changed manually) Data bits: 8 Parity: Even Stop bits: 1...

  • Page 42: Telnet Extension

    This disables serial input coming from a transmitter but allows for 2-way communication to specific devices. NOTE: Telnet extension needs serial extension setting changed to “Type 2 guest mode” in the Web interface. For details, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. To set up a Telnet extension: 1.
  • Page 43 Chapter 7: Command-Line Interface 2. Turn off line echo and local line editing. Figure 7-6. Turning off line echo and local line editing. 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com Page 43...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 8. Troubleshooting 8.1 Problem/Solutions Problem: No video on monitor at bootup. Solutions: 1. Check the device power using the Link/Power LED. 2. Check the network connection using the Network LED. 3. Check the video connection using the Link/Power LED. 4.

  • Page 45: Contacting Black Box

    • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.

  • Page 46: Appendix: Connector Pinouts

    Appendix: Connector Pinouts Appendix. Connector Pinouts Figure A-1 shows the DB9 to RJ-12 or RJ-11 connector pinouts. Figure A-1. DB9 to RJ-12 6P6C or RJ-11 (4P4C) cable pinout. 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com Page 46...
  • Page 47 NOTES 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com Page 47...
  • Page 48 877-877-2269 or blackbox.com. About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech Support available in 60 seconds or less.

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