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  • Page 1 Emerge MPX1500 ® HD Multipoint Extender Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 2 Only Avocent- supplied antennas used in a configuration recommended by Avocent are supported by this product.
  • Page 3 MPX1500 products at revision 1.3.1.x firmware, or greater Avocent, the Avocent logo and Emerge are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
  • Page 4 Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Dangerous Voltage This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Figure 2.1: Emerge MPX1500 Transmitter (Rear) ................. 12 Figure 2.2: Emerge MPX1500 HD Multipoint Extender Receiver (Front)........13 Figure 2.3: Emerge MPX1500 HD Multipoint Extender Receiver (Rear) ........14 Figure 3.1: Control LAN Settings....................18 Figure 3.2: Transmitter Source Device Settings ................19 Figure 3.3: Transmitter Custom Resolution Settings ..............
  • Page 6 Figure I.1: Tx Firmware Upgrade....................76 Figure I.2: Tx Firmware Upgrade Status ..................77...
  • Page 7 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 8 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 9 LIST OF TABLES Table 1.1: System Definitions for an MPX Extender Solution ............3 Table 1.2: List of Accessories ......................7 Table 2.1: Rear Panel (MPX1500 Transmitter) ................12 Table 2.2: Front Panel ( Receiver) ....................13 Table 2.3: Rear Panel (Receiver) ....................14 Table 4.1: Transmitter Tuning Parameters - Basic Settings ............
  • Page 10 viii MPX Extender Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 11 T A B L E O F C ON T E N T S Chapter 1: Product Overview..................1 Introduction ............................1 Features ............................. 1 Video ............................1 Audio............................1 Control............................1 Benefits............................... 2 System Overview ..........................3 System definitions ........................3 Browser-based User Interface ......................
  • Page 12 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Configure receiver system settings (Optional) ................. 27 Multiple transmitter considerations ..................28 Configure receiver password (Optional).................. 28 Initiating A Media Session ....................... 29 Troubleshooting........................29 Transmitter and Receiver Placement....................30 Final Adjustments ..........................33 Extension of IR and Serial Data ...................... 33 Change Password ..........................
  • Page 13 Appendix K: Kit Contents ........................ 82...
  • Page 14 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    CHAPTER Product Overview Introduction Emerge MPX multipoint transmitters and receivers work in unison to form a managed audio ® video extension network able to deliver a synchronized stream of high definition computer graphics or video and associated audio from one source to as many as eight display devices in a wired or wireless manner.

  • Page 16: Benefits

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide media LAN, making it possible to control source devices while standing at a display device, and vice-versa. A loopback function also makes it possible to control devices locally from either side of the extension network. Likewise, bi-directional transmission of RS232 signals allows device management across the extension network.

  • Page 17: Figure 1.1: Example Mpx Multipoint Extender Configuration

    Chapter 1: Product Overview System Overview The following diagram illustrates a typical configuration, including a single transmitter and three receiver units using HDMI source and display devices. Figure 1.1: Example MPX Multipoint Extender Configuration System definitions The Emerge MPX extender system consists of one transmitter and one to eight receiver units. The following terms are used in this manual to identify common components of an MPX extender solution: Table 1.1: System Definitions for an MPX Extender Solution...
  • Page 18 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Table 1.1: System Definitions for an MPX Extender Solution (Continued) Term Definition Default EDID Factory default EDID information stored in an MPX transmitter, which describes the supported video characteristics of the transmitter Display Device Video projector, plasma, LCD display, or other display device EDID Extended Display Identification Data: A Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standard data format that contains basic information about a display...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1: Product Overview Table 1.1: System Definitions for an MPX Extender Solution (Continued) Term Definition Primary Receiver A single MPX receiver that you specify as the primary unit during configuration for each system. The primary receiver has the following characteristics: •...

  • Page 20: Browser-Based User Interface

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Browser-based User Interface Browser-based configuration is available for both MPX transmitters and receivers. The web interface provides access to the following functions: • Configure system settings • Configure network settings • Configure source and display device settings •...

  • Page 21: Table 1.2: List Of Accessories

    Chapter 1: Product Overview Accessories The following accessories are available for use with Emerge MPX multipoint extenders. Table 1.2: List of Accessories Part Number Description DB9-DUAL Dual DB9 female serial adapter for MPX1500 transmitters and receivers DB9-UNI Single DB9 female serial (with hardware flow control signals) adapter for MPX1500 receivers DMK-04 Wall/Desk mount bracket for MPX1500 extenders...

  • Page 22: Compatibility With Attached Devices

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Compatibility with Attached Devices The following sections provide guidelines regarding compatibility with source and display devices. EDID compatibility Display devices communicate with source devices using Extended Display Identification Data (EDID), a Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standard data format that contains basic information about a monitor and its capabilities, including vendor information, maximum image size, color characteristics, factory pre-set timings, frequency range limits and character strings for the monitor name and serial number.

  • Page 23: Hdcp Compatibility

    Chapter 1: Product Overview HDCP compatibility High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) protects video content as it travels across DVI-D or HDMI connections. Compliant devices do not allow users to make copies of protected content and must effectively frustrate non-compliant attempts to view protected content. For example, protected digital video content must be restricted to DVD quality when viewed on non-HDCP display devices.

  • Page 24: Rack Mount Safety Considerations

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Rack Mount Safety Considerations Before installing the appliance and other components in the rack (if not already installed), stabilize the rack in a permanent location. Install the equipment starting at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Hardware Overview

    CHAPTER Hardware Overview Transmitter The transmitter digitally-encodes, compresses, encrypts and sends media signals from a source device to a group of bound receivers. The following sections provide an overview of MPX1500 transmitters. MPX1500 transmitter overview The following sectios provide an overview of the MPX1500 transmitter. The front panel of the MPX1500 transmitter and receivers are identical.

  • Page 26: Figure 2.1: Emerge Mpx1500 Transmitter (Rear)

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Power Toslink Serial Universal Audio Audio A/V Port Figure 2.1: Emerge MPX1500 Transmitter (Rear) Table 2.1: Rear Panel (MPX1500 Transmitter) Item Description Power DC power input port Serial Port RJ45 connector for attachment of optional DB9-UNI or DB9-DUAL adapter.

  • Page 27: Figure 2.2: Emerge Mpx1500 Hd Multipoint Extender Receiver (Front)

    The following diagram illustrates the product. Omni-directional Antenna Reset Status IR(Tx) IR(Rx) Figure 2.2: Emerge MPX1500 HD Multipoint Extender Receiver (Front) Table 2.2: Front Panel ( Receiver) Item Description Unit Reset Recessed momentary button Infrared Receiver Port - IR(Rx) Captures signals from an IR remote controller for transmission through the extension network.

  • Page 28: Figure 2.3: Emerge Mpx1500 Hd Multipoint Extender Receiver (Rear)

    Toslink Status Serial Universal Audio Audio A/V Port Figure 2.3: Emerge MPX1500 HD Multipoint Extender Receiver (Rear) Table 2.3: Rear Panel (Receiver) Item Description Power DC power input port Rear Status LEDs Offers a subset of front panel status LED information. Rear status LEDs are useful when front panel status LEDs are not visible due to orientation of a deployed receiver.

  • Page 29: Video Cross Conversion

    Chapter 2: Hardware Overview Table 2.3: Rear Panel (Receiver) (Continued) Item Description Serial Port RJ45 connector for attachment of optional DB9-UNI or DB9- DUAL adapter. The dual adapter splits the port into two RS-232 DB9 female connectors. Supports serial passthrough for control of display devices.
  • Page 30 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Installation

    CHAPTER Installation Getting Ready To begin installing your Emerge MPX extenders, do the following: • Take proper precautions against antistatic discharge. • Remove your MPX transmitter, receivers and antennas from their boxes. • Refer to the kit contents list to ensure that you have all the items necessary for your installation.

  • Page 32: Figure 3.1: Control Lan Settings

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide browser client computer must be configured so it can directly access the transmitter, for example 192.168.1.20. Launch a browser session to the IP address of the transmitter to invoke its web configuration utility via L1, the control LAN port. Leave the username blank and type the default password, which is (case sensitive).

  • Page 33: Figure 3.2: Transmitter Source Device Settings

    Use the various options as follows: Auto: (default setting) This option is appropriate when using: HDMI cable; DVI-D cable; HD15 RGB cable if the supplied Avocent RGB adapter is used; or three-wire component video cable if the optional Avocent component video adapter-cable is used.

  • Page 34: Figure 3.3: Transmitter Custom Resolution Settings

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide The transmitter behaves as a display device to the source device. The Video Resolution Settings drop-down menu defines the way in which the transmitter presents itself to the source device when queried for resolution (EDID) information. Use the various options as follows: Primary: (default) This setting requests the transmitter to report the subset of resolutions that are supported both by itself and the display device attached to the primary receiver.

  • Page 35: Figure 3.4: System Settings

    The Remote Console feature allows for centralized control of the MPX extenders that are deployed at remote locations. Contact Avocent technical support before you enable this feature. Apply the changes.
  • Page 36 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Select the radio button that enables wired operation. NOTE: The IP address of MPX receiver’s media LAN port is dynamically assigned by its transmitter at bind time. This process is similar to DHCP. Although it is not possible to explicitly configure the IP address of the media LAN port of MPX receivers or transmitters, it is possible for 4 MPX transmitters and bound receivers to share a single wired extension network.

  • Page 37: Setting Explicit Receiver Bindings (Suggested)

    Chapter 3: Installation need to adjust the transmitter power setting, refer to wireless transmission power settings on page 41. Setting explicit receiver bindings (Suggested) By default, a transmitter honors requests from any receiver that requests binding. You may, however, configure a transmitter to honor bind requests only from a list of specific receivers. Requests from non-selected receivers will be rejected by the transmitter.

  • Page 38: Figure 3.5: Bindings Page

    All units should be at revision 1.2.1.x or greater. Visit the Avocent web site at www.avocent.com and review the available upgrades. Should you decide to upgrade your units, see Upgrading MPX Firmware on page 75 for detailed instructions.

  • Page 39: Figure 3.6: Mpx1500 Receiver Display Device Settings

    Chapter 3: Installation Receiver Configuration Accessing your receiver’s web interface The on-board web interface of an MPX receiver may be accessed indirectly through the control LAN port (L1) of the transmitter or directly via the control LAN port of the receiver itself. By default, the transmitter forwards web traffic between its control LAN (L1) port and its media LAN (L2) port or wireless LAN interface (which ever is active).

  • Page 40: Figure 3.7: Rx Manual Resolution Settings

    RGB displays if the display and video cabling supports DDC functionality; and component video displays if the optional Avocent component adapter-cable is used. NOTE: When set for Plug-and-Play, MPX receivers are able to distinguish an RGB display device from the EDID information received from the display.

  • Page 41: Mpx Receiver Control Lan (L1) Settings (Optional)

    Manual (Component): This setting must be selected to cause the receiver to output component video if the optional Avocent DVI to component adapter-cable is not used. In addition, this setting requests the receiver to generate EDID information on behalf of the component display device.

  • Page 42: Multiple Transmitter Considerations

    The Remote Console feature allows for centralized control of the MPX extenders that are deployed at remote locations. Contact Avocent technical support before you enable this feature.

  • Page 43: Initiating A Media Session

    Chapter 3: Installation Initiating A Media Session Your MPX extension network is now ready for a media session. The following steps allow you to verify proper operation of your transmitter, receivers, establish an Active EDID string at the MPX transmitter and test compatibility of your source and display devices through the extension network.

  • Page 44: Transmitter And Receiver Placement

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Transmitter and Receiver Placement To find acceptable locations for your extenders: Turn off all MPX extenders. Turn off your source and display devices. Place the transmitters and receivers in their desired locations without firmly mounting the units. If you have a PC-based application that is able to detect nearby access points or if you have a handheld spectrum analyzer, use it now to identify unused channels.

  • Page 45: Figure 3.8: Vertically Misaligned Antennas

    Orient your antennas as needed to account for: Antenna polarity: RF antennas are polarized. The default MPX antenna is a dipole antenna, which emits and responds to vertically-oriented RF signals. The Avocent UNI-8DB antenna, unless otherwise marked, emits and responds to horizontally- oriented RF signals.

  • Page 46: Figure 3.9: Vertically Aligned Antennas

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Figure 3.9: Vertically aligned antennas Reflections: Depending upon your environment, it might be advantageous to orient the antennas on your transmitters and receivers such that one antenna on each unit is upward in a 12 O’clock position and the other antenna is perpendicular to it, in a 3 or 9 O’clock position.

  • Page 47: Figure 3.10: Bound Receiver Status

    Chapter 3: Installation Attach the video display and audio devices to the MPX receiver(s). Turn on your audio and video devices. 10. Turn on your MPX receivers. 11. Turn on your MPX transmitter and wait for the receivers to bind. 12.

  • Page 48: Figure 3.11: Change Login Password Page

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide To change the password: Type the old login password. Type the new login password. The length of the password must be between 0 and 31 characters. The password may contain any combination of letters, digits, and printable characters.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4: Additional Functions

    CHAPTER Additional Functions System Tuning Transmitter tuning parameters Controls provided on the Tuning Parameters web page, illustrated in Figure 4.1, allow you to fine tune the operation of your extension system. To properly tune the video data rate settings, it is important to understand that the bandwidth capacity of the wireless media LAN is continually shifting rather than constant.

  • Page 50: Table 4.1: Transmitter Tuning Parameters - Basic Settings

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide The transmitter offers basic and advanced settings. The basic settings are described in the following table: Table 4.1: Transmitter Tuning Parameters - Basic Settings Setting Description Wireless Video Data Rate These settings allow the MPX transmitter to dynamically adjust the degree of compression applied to real-time video data.

  • Page 51: Figure 4.1: Transmitter Tuning Parameters - Basic Settings

    Under most conditions, these settings should not be required. Should the basic tuning parameters be insufficient to resolve issues in your environment, contact Avocent technical support for additional suggestions. Advanced source device settings The More Settings button on the Source Device Settings web page provides advanced controls for video positioning and clock phase adjustment for RGB source devices.

  • Page 52: Figure 4.2: Transmitter Advanced Source Device Settings

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Phase: This control can be used to adjust the clock of the input video. Adjusting this setting can improve the sharpness of objects such as text and box shapes. Click Apply to activate and store the setting. Auto Image Adjust: This control will cause the transmitter to analyze the incoming video stream and attempt to find the ideal settings.

  • Page 53: Figure 4.3: Receiver Tuning Parameters

    Chapter 4: Additional Functions The following table provides an overview of receiver tuning parameters: Table 4.2: Receiver Tuning Parameters Setting Description Receiver Video Latency The MPX transmitter places a timestamp on audio and video data to ensure proper lip-synch across all bound receivers. Thus audio and video Receiver Audio Latency output will be synchronized across all display devices as long as the devices themselves introduce equivalent latency prior to display.

  • Page 54: Table 4.3: Methods For Fine Tuning

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Fine tuning suggestions The following table provides detailed instructions for tuning your MPX extenders. Table 4.3: Methods for Fine Tuning If you are fine tuning... Then choose... choppy video for a wired or The Wireless Video Data Rate settings on the Tuning Parameters page wireless connection of the transmitter.
  • Page 55 Higher values allow for increased distances between transmitters and receivers. In addition, Avocent offers optional extended distance antennas for this purpose. The default power setting may overdrive radio receivers when MPX transmitters and receivers are positioned in close proximity to each other, within ten feet or less, as might be the case during initial configuration and testing.
  • Page 56 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Table 4.3: Methods for Fine Tuning (Continued) If you are fine tuning... Then choose... Sharpness of Luma Chroma Percentages and Content Type on the Tuning Parameters computer graphics page of the transmitter. Figure 4.1 on page 37 illustrates this web page. The luma chroma setting affects the way in which the transmitter processes luma and chroma information in the input video stream.

  • Page 57: Figure 4.4: Transmitter Media Lan Settings

    Chapter 4: Additional Functions Figure 4.4: Transmitter Media LAN Settings Serial Control Serial passthrough allows data to be sent from a device attached to the serial port of a transmitter to device(s) attached to the serial port of the primary receiver or all bound receivers. Conversely, data arriving at the serial port of the primary receiver will be forwarded to the transmitter and made available to the device attached to its serial port.
  • Page 58 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide single device. Using the Primary radio button provided on the Bindings page, it is possible to switch serial control from one receiver to another. In addition to serial connectivity, IR control and EDID passing are tied to the primary receiver. Thus, it is important to consider the full impact of selecting a new primary receiver.

  • Page 59: Figure 4.5: Serial Passthrough Mode

    Chapter 4: Additional Functions Figure 4.5 illustrates the basic flow of serial data among MPX units and attached devices. Figure 4.5: Serial Passthrough Mode Use the Serial Passthrough parameters section on the transmitter’s Serial Settings page to specify the serial mode and settings. To configure serial passthrough modes: Select Serial Settings from the Transmitter Menu, located on the left side of the web page.

  • Page 60: Figure 4.6: Serial Settings Page: Serial Parameters

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Choose the serial baud rate for the local serial port from the Baud Rate drop-down list. Baud rates up to 38.4K are supported. For baud rates over 9600, it is best to use RTS/CTS hardware flow control. Choose the serial data size for the local serial port from the Data Size drop-down list.

  • Page 61: Figure 4.7: Ir Flow: Transmitter To Receiver

    A single IRB-100 dual emitter is supplied with the MPX transmitter. Should it be necessary to control more than two source devices, Avocent offers the IRB-Y splitter, which allows two IRB-100 dual emitters to be attached to a single MPX transmitter. Additional IRB-100 emitters may also be purchased separately.

  • Page 62: Figure 4.8: Ir Flow: Primary Receiver To Transmitter

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Figure 4.8: IR Flow: Primary Receiver to Transmitter...

  • Page 63: Figure 4.9: Ir Loopback

    Chapter 4: Additional Functions Figure 4.9 illustrates local looping of IR commands. This allows source or display devices to be controlled locally. Figure 4.9: IR Loopback NOTE: IR data looped locally within an MPX transmitter or the primary receiver will also be sent normally across the extension network.

  • Page 64: Figure 4.10: Serial Settings Page: Ir Parameters

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Click Apply to save the changes. Figure 4.10: Serial Settings Page: IR Parameters Regardless of the IR blaster mode setting, all IR data received by the local IR receiver port on the transmitter is forwarded to all connected receivers. This IR data will be sent to the IR transmit port at each of those receivers.

  • Page 65: Table 4.4: Status Page Information

    Chapter 4: Additional Functions following table describes the status information that is provided for MPX transmitters (Tx), MPX receivers (Rx) or both: Table 4.4: Status Page Information Tx / Field Description Device Name Both Provides a friendly name for an MPX transmitter or receiver for ease of identification within the web interface.

  • Page 66: Media Lan Performance

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Table 4.4: Status Page Information (Continued) Tx / Field Description Primary Video A list of all resolutions that the Primary Receiver has reported to the transmitter. Resolutions Video Resolutions A list of resolutions that have been reported to the source device. in Use RGB Video Resolutions that are currently stored in the Active EDID string of the transmitter.

  • Page 67: Figure 4.11: System Reboot Page

    Chapter 4: Additional Functions System Reboot The System Reboot page is displayed when you select Reboot from the transmitter or receiver main menu. The page provides status updates during the reboot process and provides a Reboot Now button. To reboot an extender: Click Reboot Now.

  • Page 68: Figure 4.12: Reset To Factory Defaults Page

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Figure 4.12: Reset to Factory Defaults Page...

  • Page 69: Appendix A: Technical Support

    Appendix A: Technical Support Our technical support staff is ready to assist you with installation or functional issues that you may encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service.

  • Page 70: Appendix B: Radio Considerations

    When cables are necessary, use the shortest Avocent-certified cable that allows you to properly position your antenna. Daisy- chaining of antenna extension cables is not supported. Carefully follow installation instructions provided with your cable kit and properly configure the extender when using extension cables as described in Antenna Options on page 57.
  • Page 71 NOTE: Because antenna options have a direct impact on the effective radiated power of MPX extenders, it is important to use only Avocent-certified options. Furthermore, antenna options should be used only as described herein. Misuse of these options could result in excessive radiated power or degraded performance.
  • Page 72 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide antenna from Avocent that is not specifically listed in the pull-down list, then select the generic antenna that most closely resembles the antenna that you have installed. High gain and directional antennas act to concentrate radio waves in a narrow beam or plane in the same way that a megaphone concentrates sound waves.

  • Page 73: Figure C.1: Mpx Led Status Indicators

    If a Power On Self Test (POST) error occurs, a specific pattern will be displayed. Please make note of the pattern prior to contacting Avocent technical support. Wireless operation status If no connection exists, a 2-step searching pattern sequence is displayed, as follows: Search pattern: Green-1 and Green-2 will alternate, all other LEDs remain off.

  • Page 74: Table C.1: Led Status - Wireless Connection

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Table C.1: LED Status - Wireless Connection Signal Level Amber-1 Amber-2 Green-1 Green-2 Wired operation status If no connection exists, a 2-step searching pattern sequence is displayed, as follows: Search pattern: Green-1 and Green-2 will alternate, all other LEDS remain off. If a connection does exist, the current signal level (0-5) of the connection is displayed as follows: Table C.2: LED Status - Wired Connection Signal Level...

  • Page 75: Table C.3: Led Status - Reset Button Press

    Appendices Reset button status You may perform multiple levels of reset using the button on the front panel of the receiver. As you continue to hold the button the LED pattern will change, reflecting the action to be performed. The various LED patterns are described in the following table: Table C.3: LED Status - Reset Button Press All LEDs blinking or...

  • Page 76: Figure C.2: Mpx Receiver Rear Led Status Indicators

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide ST-2 ST-1 Figure C.2: MPX Receiver Rear LED Status Indicators ST-1 operation: • Blinking: Indicates system boot • Solid Media LAN established ST-2 operation: • Off: Connection with transmitter is not established • Slow blink: Signal level = 1 •...

  • Page 77: Appendix D: Audio

    Appendices Appendix D: Audio MPX1500 extenders offer embedded HDMI digital audio as well as unbalanced analog audio via left and right RCA jacks. Analog audio is sampled at 48Khz, which is CD quality audio. Depending upon your firmware version, the MPX1500 receiver may or may not support coaxial and optical digital audio (S/PDIF).

  • Page 78: Figure E.1: Transmitter Status Table

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Appendix E: Video Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips should help you to resolve most common setup and initialization issues. If your problem persists, please contact Avocent technical support for additional help. Available Information The Transmitter Status table, illustrated in Figure E.1, on the Connection Status page of an MPX transmitter offers additional information.

  • Page 79: Figure E.2: Transmitter Media Lan Performance

    Appendices Primary Video Resolutions: This field contains a list of all resolutions that the Primary Receiver has reported to the transmitter. These values would have come from the display device itself or from the Display Settings page of the receiver. Video Resolutions in Use: This field indicates the list of resolutions that have been reported to the source device.
  • Page 80 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Common Tuning Needs Video is restricted to 640x480: This is an indication that the MPX transmitter has not received valid EDID information from the display device. The following list provides potential causes and suggests actions to remedy the situation: •...
  • Page 81 Appendices • View the resolution and frame rate tables in the appendix of this manual to determine if your source device is operating within supported parameters. • If you have selected wireless operation, select a different channel in the Wireless Media LAN settings to ensure that there is not a conflict with other nearby wireless devices.
  • Page 82 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide NOTE: EDID information is maintained by the MPX transmitter in non-volatile storage; thus, the order of power up sequencing is important only during initial installation. If you followed the recommended power up procedure and no video is visible at the display device, then the following tips may help you to resolve your problem.

  • Page 83: Figure F.1: Mpx1500 Mounting Bracket

    Appendices Appendix F: Mounting Options Mounting options for MPX1500 extenders Wall and table mounting An optional keyhole style mounting bracket (part number DMK-04) is available for use with MPX1500 extenders that allows for wall mounting. The bracket also provides screw slots for table mounting.

  • Page 84: Figure F.2: Mpx1500 Power Supply Bracket

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Figure F.2: MPX1500 Power Supply Bracket To install the power supply bracket: Using the screw provided, attach the bracket to the side of the MPX1500 chassis. Do not attach the top screw at this time. Place the power supply into the bracket. Fasten the bracket to the top of the MPX1500 chassis using the provided screw.

  • Page 85: Table G.1: Mpx1500(T/R) Hd Multipoint Extender Product Specifications

    Appendices Appendix G: Technical Specifications Table G.1: MPX1500(T/R) HD Multipoint Extender Product Specifications Physical Attributes Height 1.0" Width 6.92" Depth 4.55" Ambient Atmospheric Condition Ratings Operating Temperature 32F - 118.4 F (0C - 48C) Storage Temperature -04F - 140F (-20C- 60C) 20% to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) across the operating Humidity temperature range...
  • Page 86 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Table G.1: MPX1500(T/R) HD Multipoint Extender Product Specifications (Continued) DVI-I AV output port that supports a wide range of digital and analog video modes RCA jacks (2) Left and right jacks for unbalanced analog audio. S/PDIF Digital audio output.
  • Page 87 Appendices Table G.1: MPX1500(T/R) HD Multipoint Extender Product Specifications (Continued) Supports the following HDMI and DVI-D resolutions: Computer resolutions: (at 30 frames per second) 640 x 480 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 1280x720 @ 60Hz 1280x768 @ 60Hz 1360x768 @ 60Hz Video Resolutions (HDMI)

  • Page 88: Table H.1: Firmware And Hardware Versions Page Information

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Appendix H: Displaying Firmware and Hardware Versions The Firmware and Hardware Versions page is used to display the firmware and hardware version numbers. This page is the same for transmitters or receivers. To display version information: Select Version Information from the Transmitter Menu or Receiver Menu, located on the left side of the web page.

  • Page 89: Appendix I: Upgrading Mpx Firmware

    Appendices Appendix I: Upgrading MPX Firmware NOTE: You must have access to a TFTP server to perform the Flash update process. The Flash Update page is used to download and install new firmware. The transmitter’s web interface provides a means to update the transmitter as well as all bound receivers. It is necessary to perform this procedure from the web interface of the transmitter to take advantage of the multi- units update feature.
  • Page 90 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide The receiver selection window allows you select: all receivers, only those receivers with mis- matched firmware, or manually selected receivers. Make your selection as appropriate. Once the appropriate units are selected, click the Install button to initiate the upgrade. Press Cancel, if necessary, to return to the main Flash Update page.
  • Page 91 Appendices Figure I.2: Tx Firmware Upgrade Status Flash update status LEDs The receiver has five colored LEDs on the front panel that communicate the current state of the device. The LEDs are located in the following order (left to right): RED AMBER1 AMBER2 GREEN1 GREEN2 While the receiver is upgrading Flash memory, these lights show the current state of the Flash update.
  • Page 92 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Flash update errors A Flash update error may occur at any state. An error message is displayed. Click Restart to try again.

  • Page 93: Table J.1: Mpx Extender Supported Iso Country Codes

    Appendices Appendix J: Supported ISO Country Codes Table J.1: MPX Extender Supported ISO Country Codes Country ISO Code North America United States Canada Europe Austria Belgium Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands...
  • Page 94 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Table J.1: MPX Extender Supported ISO Country Codes (Continued) Country ISO Code Portugal Russia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey Asia / Pacific Australia China (PRC) Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Korea Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Singapore Taiwan Africa / Middle East...
  • Page 95 Appendices Table J.1: MPX Extender Supported ISO Country Codes (Continued) Country ISO Code Brazil Mexico...

  • Page 96: Table K.1: Mpx1500 Transmitter / Receiver Kit Contents

    MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Appendix K: Kit Contents Table K.1: MPX1500 Transmitter / Receiver Kit Contents Part Number Description MPX1500 MPX transmitter or receiver as appropriate 038-0208-5 2 omni-directional antennas DVI-HD15F MPX1500T only: Adapter for RGB video Varies by region Power supply and AC line cord 590-506-501x Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 97 INDE X A/V signals 1 Latency 2 Accessories 7 Lip sync 2 Active EDID 3 Audio Considerations 63 Media module 13, 17 MPX Extender 4 Benefits, MPX1000 Extender product 2 Bound receiver 3 Password 33 Placement, Transmitter and Receiver 25 Configuration, transmitter 17 Primary Display Device 4 Configure network settings 6...
  • Page 98 MPX Extender Installer/User Guide Wireless link 5 Wired link 5...
  • Page 99 For Technical Support: www.avocent.com/support This manual is intended for use with: MPX1500 products at revision 1.3.1.x firmware, or greater 590-906-501B...

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