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  • Page 1 HMX SYSTEM Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 2 USA Notification Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Avocent and the Avocent logo are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2009 Avocent Corporation. 590-821-501G...
  • 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

    Networked installation......................14 Installing the HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 User Stations ..............17 Needed to install the HMX 1070 or HMX 2050 user station............ 17 Needed for non-standard installations (HMX 2050 user station only) ........17 Mounting option..........................17 Installation options ..........................
  • Page 6 Navigating the serial menu....................... 33 Configuring Network Settings......................33 Detecting a transmitter IP address................... 40 Authentication ..........................42 Flash Upgrading your HMX System....................45 Restoring Factory Default Settings....................48 Resetting the HMX System ....................... 48 Viewing System Information ......................49 Configuring Video Input Settings ....................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    HMX system.Virtual USB support is also featured in the HMX system. NOTE: References to the HMX system in this document refer to both the receiver (HMX 1050, HMX 1070 or HMX 2050 user stations) and the transmitter. The HMIQDI transmitter accompanies the HMX 1050 user station, the HMIQSHDI accompanies the HMX 1070 user station and the HMIQDHDD transmitter accompanies the HMX 2050 user station.
  • Page 8 NOTE: The HMIQDHDD and HMIQSHDI transmitters provide a single USB interface, and use an integrated hub within the transmitter. Video Video of 24-bit color depth up to a resolution of 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz is supported by the HMX 1050 user station and HMIQDI transmitter. Both CRT and flat-panel LCD monitors are supported,...

  • Page 9: Transmitter Features

    NOTE: The HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 user stations will only show a single, A channel video of the HMIQSHDI HMIQDHDD transmitters, respectively.
  • Page 10 Mass storage devices, such as removable drives and external CD-ROM drives, can be attached to the HMX user station and will function as if they are directly connected to the remote workstation. You can connect both a removable drive and an external drive to an HMX user station.

  • Page 11: User Station Modes

    User station modes The HMX system can operate in Extender Mode, Desktop Mode, Matrix Mode or Share Mode. The HMX user station and transmitter can obtain their IP address data from a DHCP server in any of the three modes.

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    User Station Ethernet LAN Safety Precautions To avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using Avocent products: • If the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the workstation and monitor are on the same phase. For best results, they should be on the same circuit.
  • Page 13 To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to equipment, please observe the following precautions: • Do not use a 2-wire extension cord in any Avocent product configuration. • Test AC outlets at the workstation and monitor for proper polarity and grounding.
  • Page 14 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation

    Installation Installing the HMX 1050 User Station Before installing your HMX 1050 user station, refer to the list below to ensure that you have all the items necessary for installation. NOTE: For installation of the HMX Manager, see the HMX Manager Installer/User Guide.

  • Page 16: Installation Options

    HMX 1050 user station by unplugging the power supply from the electrical outlet. To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, turn on the remote workstation and the HMX 1050 user station in the order described in the following procedures.
  • Page 17 Connect one end of the UTP cable to the HMIQDI transmitter’s RJ-45 connector and turn on the workstation. Route the other end of the UTP cable to the location you have chosen for the HMX 1050 user station. If necessary, you can extend the UTP cable via junctions or a hub (subject to normal...
  • Page 18 Connect your keyboard, monitor, mouse and other peripherals cables to the appropriately labeled ports on the back of the HMX 1050 user station. Connect the UTP cable to the RJ-45 port on the back of the HMX 1050 user station.
  • Page 19 Turn on the HMX 1050 user station. A connection will be automatically established with the remote workstation. NOTE: VGA monitors can be connected to the HMX 1050 user station by using a DVI-I to VGA adaptor. Figure 2.3: HMX 1050 User Station and HMIQDI Transmitter Installation Table 2.3: Figure 2.3 Descriptions...

  • Page 20: Connecting Power

    (attached via USB) HMIQDI Transmitter Connecting power The HMX 1050 user station features an external power supply. A DC power jack is located on the rear of the HMX 1050 user station. NOTE: Use only the power supply provided by Avocent.
  • Page 21 The HMX 1050 user station has been preconfigured with factory-default network settings. If you install only one HMX 1050 user station and one HMIQDI transmitter on a subnet, you do not need to change these default network settings. If you install multiple units on the same subnet, you will need to assign a unique IP address to each unit or configure them for DHCP.
  • Page 22 LAN via the unit's RJ-45 connector. Connect the HMX 1050 user station to the peripherals. Use UTP cable to connect the HMX 1050 user station to the Ethernet network via the RJ-45 connector on the rear of the HMX 1050 user station.

  • Page 23: Installing The Hmx 1070 And Hmx 2050 User Stations

    CAUTION:To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, disconnect the power from the HMX 2050 or HMX 1070 user station by unplugging the power supply from the electrical outlet. To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, turn on the remote workstation and the HMX 2050 or HMX 1070 user station and HMIQDHDD or HMIQSHDI transmitter in the order described in the following procedures.
  • Page 24 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Figure 2.5: Point-to-Point Installation (HMX 2050 User Station) Table 2.6: Figure 2.5 Descriptions Number Description Remote Workstation HMIQDHDD Transmitter HMX 2050 User Station To connect the HMIQSHDI or HMIQDHDD transmitter: Before connecting the HMIQSHDI or HMIQDHDD transmitter to the remote workstation, ensure that the resolution and the refresh rate of the remote workstation are supported by the user station.
  • Page 25 Line-out NOTE: The HMIQSHDI transmitter features one DVI-D connector and one VGA connector. To connect the HMX 1070 or HMX 2050 user station: Connect your keyboard, monitor, mouse and other peripherals cables to the appropriately labeled ports on the back of the user station.

  • Page 26: Connecting Power

    Serial Port Remote Workstation HMIQDHDD Transmitter Local Peripherals attached via USB Connecting power The HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 user stations and associated transmitters feature an external power supply. A DC power jack is located on the rear of each.

  • Page 27: Networked Installation

    Ethernet network. In this case, it is important for each unit to be configured with a unique IP address. NOTE: In Desktop and Extender modes, the HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 user station and HMIQSHDI and HMIQDHDD transmitter can obtain their IP address data from a DHCP server.
  • Page 28 HMX 2050 User Station The HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 user stations have been preconfigured with factory-default network settings. If you install only one user station and one associated transmitter on a subnet, you do not need to change these default network settings. If you install multiple units on the same subnet, you will need to assign a unique IP address to each unit or configure them for DHCP.
  • Page 29 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 Transmitter To install the HMX 1070 or HMX 2050 user station and associated transmitter on a network: Connect the transmitter to the remote workstation. Connect one end of the UTP cable to the transmitter’s RJ-45 connector. Connect the other end of the UTP cable to the Ethernet network.
  • Page 30 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Operations

    LED identification Front panel There are two blue LEDs on the front panel of an HMX user station. The PWR LED will light up when the user station is turned on. The ACTIVE LED will blink slowly until the user station establishes a connection with the transmitter.

  • Page 32: Accessing The System

    You will be able to interact with the remote workstation as if it were located at your desk. NOTE: If the remote workstation has been turned off, the HMX user station cannot establish a connection. OSD functions...
  • Page 33 Chapter 3: Operations To display system information: Press and select the User tab to display user information for your HMX user Print Screen station. Figure 3.1: User Dialog Box (Matrix Mode) If the user has access to a list of target computers, the Target dialog box will appear when the Target tab is selected.
  • Page 34 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Click the Info tab to view system information for your user station and transmitter. Click the Rcvr radio button to view the system information for your user station. Figure 3.3: User Station Connected to Transmitter -or- Click the Trans radio button to view the system information for your transmitter.

  • Page 35: Configuring Networking Parameters Using The Osd

    This feature would normally be used when configured for Extender Mode. To change networking information for the user station and transmitter: Press and select the Net tab to configure network parameters for your HMX user Print Screen station or transmitter.  ...

  • Page 36: Setting The Auto Logout Timeout

    HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide To change the OSD Timeout: Press and select the CFG tab. Print Screen     Figure 3.6: Configuration Menu (OSD Timeout and Auto Logout) Enter the desired amount of time for the OSD to be displayed.

  • Page 37: Access Through Auto-Login Mode

    Using the HMX Manager, an administrator can enable Auto-Login Mode. Once this step is complete, the HMX user station is reset by the HMX Manager and it attempts to connect to the specified transmitter. A login progress message will be seen at this point.

  • Page 38: The Serial Menu

    Configure the transmitter for normal aspect or wide screen resolutions Accessing the serial menu You can access the serial menu via the serial port on the back of the HMX user station. All terminal ® commands are executed through a terminal or computer running HyperTerminal emulation software or equivalent.

  • Page 39: Navigating The Serial Menu

    Type the password and press Enter NOTE: If there is no transmitter connected to the HMX user station, an error message will display and you will be returned to the Appliance Selection Menu. Navigating the serial menu...
  • Page 40 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide NOTE: The Reset Appliance option in the Transmitter Main Menu applies only to network settings. Press to select the Network Configuration option and press Enter Figure 3.9: Network Configuration Menu Press to select the Transmitter Network Config option and press Enter Figure 3.10: Transmitter Network Configuration Menu...
  • Page 41 Chapter 3: Operations 13. A system message will appear that states Connection to the Transmitter is lost. You will be automatically returned to the Appliance Selection Menu screen. To configure network settings for the receiver: Press option to access the Receiver Menu and press .
  • Page 42 Enter The HMX user station will now automatically reset to apply the new network configuration. You will be automatically returned to the Appliance Selection Menu screen. The connection to the transmitter will be automatically restored.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3: Operations Figure 3.14: Appliance Mode Menu Press to activate the serial menu. The Appliance Selection Menu displays. Enter Press to access the Receiver Menu. If the password option is enabled, you will be prompted for a password. Type the password and press .
  • Page 44 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide NOTE: The Receiver Network Configuration Menu is identical in both Extender and Desktop modes. Figure 3.16: Receiver Network Configuration Menu (Extender and Desktop Mode) NOTE: The reset option in the Receiver Network Configuration Menu applies only to network settings.
  • Page 45 The HMX user station will now automatically reset to apply the new network configuration. During reset, the HMX user station will drop its connection to the transmitter. You will be returned to the Appliance Selection Menu screen. The connection will be restored.

  • Page 46: Detecting A Transmitter Ip Address

    In the event that you forget the IP address of a transmitter, you can use the serial menu to detect the IP address of a transmitter that is connected to the HMX user station. NOTE: This can only be done if the transmitter has been assigned a static IP address.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3: Operations Press to access the Receiver Main Menu and press . If the password option is enabled, Enter you will be prompted for a password. Figure 3.19: Receiver Main Menu Press to select Network Configuration and press . The Network Configuration Menu Enter will appear.

  • Page 48: Authentication

    To save your changes and exit the menu, type 0 (zero) and press Enter. Authentication Authentication for the HMX user station You can change the password settings for the HMX user station through the serial menu via the Receiver Security Configuration Menu. To access the Receiver Security Configuration Menu:...
  • Page 49 . The serial menu will generate a code and ?????? Enter display it to you. The code is a 16 character hex sequence. The serial menu will also prompt you to enter a Key. Contact Avocent Technical Support to obtain the Key.
  • Page 50 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide In the serial menu at the Key prompt, type the new 16 character hex sequence provided by Avocent Technical Support. Press Enter The default password is now active. Authentication for the transmitter You can change the password settings for the transmitter through the serial menu using the Transmitter Security Configuration Menu.

  • Page 51: Flash Upgrading Your Hmx System

    NOTE: Do not use software (XON/XOFF) flow control when using XMODEM. NOTE: It is recommended that you Flash upgrade the transmitter before you Flash upgrade the HMX user station. Transmitters and user stations should have the same version for guaranteed operation.
  • Page 52 When the transfer has completed, a message will display stating Firmware update successful. Resetting Appliance. During reset the transmitter will drop the connection to the HMX user station. A second system message will appear that states: Connection to the Transmitter is lost.
  • Page 53 Resetting Appliance.The connection to the HMX user station will be restored. NOTE: If the HMX user station determines that the upgrade file is invalid, the HMX user station cancels the upgrade and maintains the previous firmware version. A message will display indicating that the firmware upgrade has failed.

  • Page 54: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Restoring Factory Default Settings The serial menu enables you to easily restore the factory default settings of both the HMX user station and the transmitter. NOTE: Restoring factory default settings will also reset network settings. Before restoring factory default settings, assess whether this is likely to cause conflicts with other devices on the network.

  • Page 55: Viewing System Information

    Connection to the Transmitter is lost. You will be automatically returned to the Appliance Selection Menu. The connection will be automatically restored. Viewing System Information The serial menu enables you to display the firmware release and details of the HMX user station and of the transmitter. To view HMX user station system information:...
  • Page 56 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide The Receiver Appliance Information Menu screen contains the following information and all values are read-only: • user station name • EID number • release version • application • boot and FPGA firmware version numbers •...

  • Page 57: Configuring Video Input Settings

    DVI only from the remote workstation to your analog or digital monitor. The HMX system will normally operate well when set on its default settings. The HMX 1050 user station needs the transmitter to be set for the dedicated video type to operate correctly.

  • Page 58: Preferred Monitor Resolutions (Edid Preferred Timing)

    HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Press to access the Target Video Menu and press Enter Figure 3.30: Transmitter Target Video Menu Press to select DVI Normal and press Enter Configure video input settings as appropriate. Type (zero) and press to save your changes and exit the menu. The unit resets.

  • Page 59: Session Retry Settings

    Cancel. Session retry settings The HMX user station is designed to automatically establish a connection between the HMX user station and the remote workstation. By default, if the HMX user station cannot immediately establish a connection with the remote workstation it will retry once per second until a connection is successfully established.

  • Page 60: Configuring The Osd Hotkey Sequence

    HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Press to access the Receiver Main menu and press . If the password option is enabled, Enter you will be prompted for a password. Press to access the Console Settings Menu and press Enter Press 1 to access the Session Retry Menu and press Enter Figure 3.33: Session Retry Menu...
  • Page 61 Chapter 3: Operations NOTE: The layout of the Console Settings Menu is different for the Desktop and Extender modes. In this example, the screen is in Extender Mode. Figure 3.34: Receiver Console Settings Menu (Extender Mode) Press to access the OSD Hotkey Menu and press Enter .

  • Page 62: Osd Inactivity Time-Out

    Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock OSD Inactivity Time-out By default, the HMX user station is configured to dismiss the OSD after an inactivity period of 10 minutes. To reactivate the OSD, you must enter a valid OSD hotkey sequence. Using the serial menu, you can disable the OSD time-out or change the time-out period to any value between zero minutes and 10 hours.

  • Page 63: Audio Performance Settings

    Chapter 3: Operations Press 2 to access the OSD Inactivity Timer and press Enter Figure 3.37: OSD Inactivity Timer Menu Press to choose Inactivity Time and press . You will be prompted to enter a time-out Enter period in the format hours:minutes (HH:MM). The maximum time-out period you can enter is 9 hours and 59 minutes (09:59).
  • Page 64 (zero) and press . The unit resets Enter after you press Enter To change the audio performance setting for the HMX user station: From the serial menu, press to access the Receiver Main Menu and press Enter . If the password option is enabled, you will be prompted for a password.

  • Page 65: Display Power Saving Mode

    Enter Display power saving mode By accessing the HMX Manager appliance, you can set and display the power saving mode feature. To set up the display power saving mode feature: From the serial menu, press to access the Receiver Main Menu and press .
  • Page 66 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Enter to choose Session Auto logout time, then press . The Session Auto Logout Menu Enter opens. Figure 3.41: Session Auto Logout Menu To enable or disable the logout timer, enter to toggle back and forth. The screen will be refreshed with the new setting.

  • Page 67: Chapter 4: Share Mode

    Audio and video quality Share Mode does not affect sound or video quality to any connected user. Configuration Share Mode can be configured from the HMX Manager, or when in Extender Mode it can be configured from the serial menu. Switch requirements Share Mode connected transmitters send out multicast IP packets to the Ethernet switch.

  • Page 68: Share Mode In Extender Mode

    Each monitor attached to a user station has to be capable of displaying the same resolution and frequency that all the other monitors in the share group use. NOTE: For Share Mode to operate in Desktop Mode, HMX Manager software version equal to or higher than 3.x.x.x is required.

  • Page 69: Connecting

    Chapter 4: Share Mode Figure 4.1: Transmitter Console Settings Menu Press to access the Share Mode menu. To enable or disable Share Mode, select option and toggle back and forth. Press (zero) to exit and apply changes. Connecting From a user station, two steps are required to make a Share Mode connection with a Share Mode enabled transmitter: •...

  • Page 70: Using Share Mode In Desktop Mode

    HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Using Share Mode in Desktop Mode Share Mode is available to HMX user stations configured for Desktop Mode via the HMX Manager. To make a Share Mode connection in Desktop Mode: Press and select the User tab to display user information for your HMX user Print Screen station.

  • Page 71: Chapter 5: Advanced Operations

    HMX transmitters and user stations via an ASCII-based protocol delivered via TCP. The password protected SAMI is enabled over the serial port on your HMX extender system and operates in Extender Mode only. The SAMI supports the following commands: •...
  • Page 72 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Table 5.1: SAMI Parameters and Descriptions Parameter Description Type Example password The password initiates a management session. use password Once the session is initiated, any other commands may be used. The session will close sessionpassword resp when the time-out expires.
  • Page 73 Chapter 5: Advanced Operations Accessing the SAMI Menu To access the SAMI Menu, navigate to the Console Settings menu, press and then press Enter This menu shows you the editable SAMI settings, current port numbesr and SAMI time-out settings. New settings to the SAMI are not applied until after entering to exit/apply changes.
  • Page 74 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide NOTE: Before a changed IP address, gateway or subnet address becomes active, the use reset command has to be entered. Being able to read the new address with a get command before sending use reset does command...

  • Page 75: Appendices

    Extension Ports Number Connectors RJ-45 User Ports USB: 4; DVI-I video: 2; audio line-out: 1; power jack: 1 (HMX 2050 user station) Number USB: 4; DVI-D video: 1; VGA video: 1; audio line-out: 1; power jack: 1 (HMX 1070 user station)
  • Page 76 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Table A.1: HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 User Station Product Specifications (Continued) Three-wire serial interface: RX, TX, GND via 16450-compatible Type UART Connectors 9-pin D-Shell (DB9) Dimensions H x W x D 28 x 210 x 140 mm (1.10 x 8.27 x 5.51 in) 0.95 Kg (2.09 lb)
  • Page 77 Appendices Table A.1: HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 User Station Product Specifications (Continued) All Mass Storage Class devices that use: SCSI mass storage subclass Bulk only transfer protocol Printers Touch screens Pen tablets Mass Storage Devices Smart card readers Digital sign pads...
  • Page 78 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Table A.2: HMIQDHDD and HMIQSHDI Transmitter Specifications Network Ethernet Standard Ethernet II Extension Ports Number Connectors RJ-45 Console Ports USB: 1; DVI-I video: 2; audio line-out: 1(HMIQDHDD) Number USB: 1; DVI-D video: 1; VGA video:1 audio line-out: 1...
  • Page 79 Appendices Table A.2: HMIQDHDD and HMIQSHDI Transmitter Specifications (Continued) Operating Humidity 10 to 90% noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 95% Supported Hardware Network Ethernet Standard Ethernet II Extension Ports Number Connectors RJ-45 Console Ports Number USB: 1; DVI-I video: 2; audio line out: 1 Type USB Type A, DVI-D video USB, male;...
  • Page 80 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Table A.3: HMX 1050 User Station Product Specifications Network Ethernet Standard Ethernet II IP Port Usage Port 16384 - Video Port 16385 - Audio Port 16386 - Keyboard\Mouse Port 16387 - vMedia Ports 4463, 4464, 4465 - Control...
  • Page 81 Smart card readers Digital sign pads Joysticks NOTE: Check with your Avocent representative for the latest list of devices that have been tested and verified on the HMX system. Video Resolution 640 x 350 @ 85 Hz 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz...
  • Page 82 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Table A.3: HMX 1050 User Station Product Specifications (Continued) Video Standard DDC version 2B Color Depth 24 Bit Audio Standard PC99 Audio Performance High Performance Line-out: 44.1 kHz over stereo channels at a resolution of 16 bits Microphone: 44.1 kHz over a single channel at a resolution of 16 bits...
  • Page 83 Appendices Table A.4: HMIQDI Transmitter Product Specifications Network Ethernet Standard Ethernet II Extension Ports Number Connectors RJ-45 Console Ports Number USB: 2; DVI-I video: 1; audio microphone: 1; audio line-out: 1 Type USB Type A, DVI-I video USB, male; DVI-I, male; 3.5 mm stereo audio jacks, line-out Connectors and mic;...
  • Page 84 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Table A.4: HMIQDI Transmitter Product Specifications (Continued) Supported Hardware 640 x 350 @ 85 Hz 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz 720 x 400 @ 70 Hz, 85 Hz...

  • Page 85: Appendix B: Factory Default Settings

    Appendices Appendix B: Factory Default Settings Table B.1: HMX System Factory Defaults HMX 1050, HMX 1070 and HMX 2050 User Stations Name RX_<MAC address> IP Address 192.168.13.1 Default Gateway 0.0.0.0 Netmask 255.255.255.0 OSD Hotkey Sequence Print Screen OSD Inactivity Timer...
  • Page 86 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Table B.1: HMX System Factory Defaults (Continued) HMIQDI, HMIQSHDI and HIMQDHDD Transmitters (continued) Password password Video DVI - Normal Video Performance Bandwidth Management Unlimited Static/DHCP Network Configuration Static...

  • Page 87: Appendix C: Technical Support

    Appendix C: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service. To resolve an issue: Check the pertinent section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following the procedures outlined.

  • Page 88: Appendix D: Troubleshooting

    Confirm that the IP address used by the transmitter has not been assigned to a second device on the network. • Confirm that the IP address used by the HMX user station has not been assigned to a second device on the network. •...
  • Page 89 Ensure that the speaker cable is securely plugged into the line-out port of the HMX user station. • Verify that the audio sample rate has not been set to “off” for either the transmitter or the HMX user station. •...
  • Page 90 Ensure that the mass media device is connected directly to one of the USB connectors on the HMX user station. If the mass media device is connected to the HMX user station via a USB hub, it will not be possible to access it.
  • Page 91 Transmitter disconnected from DHCP server (Matrix Mode) To connect transmitter to DHCP server (Matrix Mode): In the HMX Manager Explorer Window area, select Units to add a single unit. Select the product without an IP address. Select No, the Transmitter does not have an address.

  • Page 92: Appendix E: Login Error Messages

    HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide Appendix E: Login Error Messages The following table lists error messages that may appear when using the HMX 1050 user station. Table E.1: HMX Manager and User Station Initiated Error Messages HMX 1050 User Station Login Error...
  • Page 93 Appendices Table E.1: HMX Manager and User Station Initiated Error Messages (Continued) HMX 1050 User Station Login Error Description Messages Login failed IP address not set for HMX Manager. HMX Manager not specified Login failed The user station access to the transmitter has timed out.
  • Page 94 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide...

  • Page 95: License Information

    (such licenses referred to as Public Licenses), in particular the software program “mtd”. A machine-readable copy of the source code protected by these Public Licenses is available from Avocent on a medium customarily used for software interchange for a period of three years from date of purchase of this product by contacting Avocent Corporation at www.Avocent.com/support.
  • Page 96 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program’s source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty; keep intact all the notices that refer to this License and to the absence of any warranty;...

  • Page 97: License Information

    License Information redistribution of the Program by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you, then the only way you could satisfy both it and this License would be to refrain entirely from distribution of the Program. If any portion of this section is held invalid or unenforceable under any particular circumstance, the balance of the section is intended to apply and the section as a whole is intended to apply in other circumstances.
  • Page 98 HMX Extender System Installer/User Guide...
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