Channel up/down commands will step through the channels in the list. CR Toolbox software is a free PC application designed to connect and update CR products. It may be used to create and edit the channel list and upload the list to one or more QIP-DVX units. Individual channels may be added to or deleted from the list using CR Toolbox software or via RS-232 command.
2. Installing the QIP-DVX The slim profile of the QIP-DVX allows for mounting behind a flat panel display. The unit may be attached to the flat panel display with user provided hook and loop fastener adhesive tape or attached to the wall using the mounting ears. The unit may also be set on a suitable shelf or other stable flat surface.
One-way RS-232 Serial Commands through an ICE-HE-DXL or broadcast UDP. Reply strings are not returned. Web Pages – Enter the QIP-DVX IP address in the address bar of an internet browser on a connected device. The default IP address is 192.168.1.241. The Control web page mimics the optional HD2-RC handheld IR remote.
Baud rate is user configurable, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. When the QIP-DVX is configured for RS-232 display control, the port becomes transmit only and the port settings are automatically configured depending on the display device type selected unless otherwise noted.
Disabling the IR sensor in the configuration settings will also disable the rear panel IR input jack. The QIP-DVX will respond to a universal remote with the TV type set to Sharp. Web Pages The ATSC-mini has on-board web pages for control and configuration. All web page access is password protected by default. Various web page modes are available.
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Depending on the application, the RS-232 port may be configured for one-way or full two-way communication. For installations which the QIP-DVX will be used for display device control, the RS-232 port will be transmit only. Control strings will be sent to the display, but the unit will not respond to any response data on the receive pin from the display.
Menu item available only if TV Control is set for IR Firmware Firmware versions Press Select, then Up/Down to scroll through versions QIP-DVX V3.43 – System Firmware HW Rev A2 – Hardware Version Boot Ldr V1.02 – Bootloader Version Decoder V1.45 – Decoder Firmware...
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Must be different than unit’s IP address MAC/SN 00:14:C8:19:xx:xx UDP Reply On | Off HTTP Disable Disable web page access On | Off Clear Network Password Press Select to clear the password for web page access Page | 10 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
10. HD2-RC IR Handheld Remote The optional HD2-RC IR Remote (5024-004) may be used to setup the QIP-DVX and for daily operation. The QIP-DVX is equipped with a front panel IR sensor and a rear panel IR input jack for connection to an optional IR-RXD (5034-001) or compatible remote IR receiver. Each of the functions on the remote have equivalent commands in RS-232, Ethernet, and wired IR formats.
4:3 Display offers three options for 16:9 video: 16:9 (letterboxed), 4:3 (stretched vertically), and Zoom 16:9 Display offers three options for 4:3 video: 4:3 (pillar boxed), 16:9 (stretched horizontally), and Zoom Page | 12 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
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Auto Volume – Enable/Disable dynamic range compression Menu Language Options for on-screen AV menu language English Spanish French Diagnostics Displays decoder firmware versions, current buffer usage, buffer parameters, and error count. Page | 13 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
12. Web Pages The QIP-DVX has on-board web pages for control, monitoring, and configuration. The web pages may be accessed using a web browser by entering the unit’s IP address in the browser’s address field. The web pages may also be accessed through CR Toolbox. Double-clicking on a decoder in the equipment list will launch the default web browser and navigate to the tuner.
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Press Up or Down until Firmware is displayed, then press Select. Press Up or Down until QIP-DVX V3.xx is displayed in the lower row of text. Simultaneously press Power and Up. Alternately, the factory default settings may be reloaded by RS-232 command. Refer to the section starting on page 18 for additional information.
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Control Web Page System Web Page Channels Web Page Network Web Page Page | 16 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
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A/V Web Page About Web Page Page | 17 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
13. Creating and Loading the Channel List A list of available channels will need to be uploaded to the QIP-DVX prior to viewing the IPTV streams. Each channel entry will include UDP/RTP, channel number, IP address and port, program number, and channel name. Each channel’s IP address may be that of a unicast or multicast stream.
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U239.027.0.106:1234 :2 :6 :Bloom U239.027.0.107:1234 :1 :7 :Sign 1 U239.027.0.108:1234 :2 :8 :Sign 2 The QIP-DVX supports one-part or two-part channel numbers to be compatible with hybrid IP/RF systems. Two-part channel numbers are entered as X.X. udp://@239.027.001.030:5010 :3 :5.1 :KXAS-DT udp://@239.027.001.030:5010 :4 :5.2 :COZI-TV...
General Protocol Specifications Command strings sent to the QIP-DVX begin with the ASCII > (greater than symbol) as an ‘Attention’ character and end with a carriage return (ASCII CR, Hex $0D, or keyboard Enter) as an ‘End of command’ character.
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KK=146 Output Resolution Set to 2160p Refresh Rate Set to 59.94 Hz Refresh Rate Set to 60 Hz Channel Change Box Display on-screen channel number graphic during channel change 0=Disable 1=Enable (Default) Page | 21 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
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Echo On Echo On This command is not available for Telnet. Enable local echo in the terminal program. Echo Off Echo Off Baud Rate 0=1200 4=19.2K 1=2400 5=38.4K 2=4800 6=115.2K 3=9600 (Default) 7=230.4K Page | 22 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
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156=16:9 Ratio Full Wide 26=Mute Toggle 4:3 Ratio Full 27=Power On 157=16:9 Ratio V Zoom 28=Power Off 4:3 Ratio H Zoom 29=Menu 159=PCM 82=Ratio 160=PCM Variable 99=Dash 161=Display 16:9 100=Info 162=Display 4:3 Page | 23 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
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< Volume 1 emulates 232-series volume level for compatibility with existing applications. Volume 2 shows actual QIP-DVX level, from 0-100 steps. Mute status will be sent following mute command from an IR remote, front panel, or web page. Front Panel Mode Status Response String (S):...
Third-party control processor with or without an ICE-HE-DXL or IP-DXL display control center The QIP-DVX receives the command strings as UDP IP data packets at port 31934 of its configured IP address. The ICE-HE-DXL and the IP-DXL will send the command strings to the broadcast IP address of its subnet. For IPTV based applications, the ICE- HE-DXL and IP-DXL are functionally equivalent.
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Control Data Flow with IPTV System Using Display Express Lite Control Data Flow with IPTV System Using Display Express Page | 26 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
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Display control may be enabled in the on-screen communication menu, web page, or via RS-232 command. The options are HDMI CEC, IR, or RS-232. If RS-232 is selected, two-way control RS-232 control of the QIP-DVX will be disabled and the RS-232 port will function to control the display.
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Some display manufacturers do not offer discreet IR commands for power on and power off, but instead use a power toggle command. A situation may occur where the power state of the display and the power state of the QIP-DVX can become out of synchronization. It is possible for the QIP-DVX to detect the power status of the display and prevent an unintentional power command.
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NP-M402H (set baud rate in projector to 9600) Barco Projector 115.2K RLS-W12 Monitor 9600 Christie Projector 115.2K DHD850 Christie Projector 9600 FHQ981 Contact Contemporary Research Technical Support if the desired display type is not listed. Page | 29 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
Display Device Numbers A unique display device number from 1 to 4094 is assigned to each TV controller, tuner/controller, QIP-D decoder/controller, QIP-DVX decoder/controller, or tuner to which control commands are addressed. The displays are organized into 16 zones of up to 255 devices each.
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RTI = Select port, Hex mode, enter A5 01 18 05 54 48 02 0C 03 - Note that when you go back to normal editing mode, the app inserts a \x before each Hex character. Go to www.asciitable.com for a handy Decimal/ASCII/Hex conversion chart. Page | 31 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
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3=Two-part major-minor physical channel number Channel Up “$A5,<dh>,<dl>,2,’TU’ ” (6 bytes) Channel Down “$A5,<dh>,<dl>,2,’TD’ ” (6 bytes) Previous Channel “$A5,<dh>,<dl>,2,’TP’ ” (6 bytes) Audio Volume "$A5,<dh>,<dl>,3,'VL',<Level>" (7 bytes) Set volume in 64 steps, 0 - 63. Page | 32 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
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Miscellaneous Save "$A5,<dh>,<dl>,2,'ZW'" (6 bytes) Save current channel and power status in NVRAM of the controller. Restore "$A5,<dh>,<dl>,2,'ZR'" (6 bytes) Restore channel and power status previously saved in NVRAM of the controller. Page | 33 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
It is best for an internet connection be available when using CR Toolbox. Upon launch, CR Toolbox will scan the local subnet for supported Contemporary Research devices. When a device tab is selected, CR Toolbox will compare the firmware available if any on the local hard drive with the firmware available for that device on the Contemporary Research cloud firmware database.
IR In: 3.5 mm TRS jack for optional external IR receiver or wired IR Tip= +5 VDC (50 mA max) Ring= Input Sleeve= Ground 12VDC: Optional power input 2.1 mm coaxial jack (inside center conductor positive), 0.5 A max Page | 35 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
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CC-COM 3.5 Serial Cable (5061-009) IR-RXD External IR Receiver (5034-001) CC-USB Power Sense Cable (5061-013) Trademarks HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC Page | 36 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible. Page | 37 QIP-DVX Decoder/Controller Product Manual 062024...
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Product Service: Contemporary Research will test, repair, or replace the product or products without charge if the unit is under warranty. If the product is out of warranty, Contemporary Research will test, and then repair the product or products. The parts and labor charge will be estimated by a technician and confirmed by the customer prior to repair.
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A packing slip must be included on the inside of the box with the RMA number listed and reason for RMA return. Products received at Contemporary Research that do not have a valid RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping container may be refused and returned to sender.
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