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Turn your MediaCento IPX transmitters and receivers
into an IP-based matrix switch and video wall
controller.
Enables remote control via a Web interface.
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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. Support call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days Information a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- 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.
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Page 3: Instrucciones De Seguridad
FCC RFI 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. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment... - 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.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Specifications ....................7 Overview ....................8 2.1 Introduction .................... 8 2.2 Features ....................8 2.3 What’s Included ..................8 2.4 Additional Items You Will Need ............. 8 2.5 Hardware Description ................9 Installation ....................10 User Interface Pages .................. -
Page 7: Specifications
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Technical Specifications Approvals FCC, TUV, CE, UL , CSA, RoHS2, WEEE ® Ethernet Network controller: (2) RJ-45 (10/100/1000 Mbps) Connectors (1) HDMI, (1) VGA, (2) RJ-45, (2) USB 2.0, (1) DB9 RS-232 console port Indicators (1) Power LED, (2) Network Connection LEDs Environmental... -
Page 8: Overview
• Enables you to control video walls up to 8 x 8 (64 screens). 2.3 What’s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • MediaCento IPX Controller • Power supply with power cord •... -
Page 9: Hardware Description
Chapter 2: Overview 2.5 Hardware Description Figure 2-1. Front panel. Figure 2-2. Back panel. Table 2-1. Components. Number Component Description (1) DB9 male connector RS-232 console port (2) USB 2.0 Type A connectors Links to USB devices (1) RJ-45 connector Links to AV network (1) RJ-45 connector Links to control network... -
Page 10: Installation
Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation 1. Connect Ethernet port 1 into your video extension network. 2. (Optional) If using a separate control network, connect Ethernet port 2 into your control network. 3. Power on the MediaCento IPX Controller by plugging in the power supply. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 10... -
Page 11: User Interface
Chapter 4: User Interface Pages 4. User Interface Pages 4.1 Dashboard The dashboard is where the user can check the status of the controller as well as see which each receiver is currently connected to which transmitter. The main use of the dashboard will be to view status and change presets. -
Page 12: Custom Display
Chapter 4: User Interface Pages 4.2 Custom Display The custom display page is where specific switching is done as well as setting up presets, if desired. The matrix in the middle is easy to use with receivers/groups/and video walls along the left of the matrix and transmitters (sources) along the top. To switch, simply select the box that matches the desired receivers to the correct transmitters and confirm the switch. -
Page 13: Groups
Chapter 4: User Interface Pages 4.3 Groups The groups page is where groups and video walls are created from a number of receivers. To create a group, select the desired receivers and put them into the right column. The group can be named and saved now or turned into a video wall. To create a video wall out of the group, check the video wall checkbox. -
Page 14: Settings
Chapter 4: User Interface Pages 4.4 Settings The settings page is where the controller specific settings can be changed. This cur- rently includes the IP addresses of both the control and video networks. Figure 4-4. Settings screen. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 14... -
Page 15: Hardware
Chapter 4: User Interface Pages 4.5 Hardware The hardware page is where new MediaCento IPX units are detected and configura- tion on them is done. Detecting new units can take up to 30 seconds but it will find and display every MediaCento IPX unit seen on the network. Receivers are listed on the left and transmitters on the right. -
Page 16: Advanced Commands
Chapter 5: Advanced Commands 5. Advanced Commands 1. Connect to the unit’s control port through the default. IP address: 169.254.1.1 2. A blank Dashboard page will be shown: Figure 5-1. Blank Dashboard page. 3. Start by adjusting the controller’s IP addresses on the Settings page: Figure 5-2. - Page 17 Chapter 5: Advanced Commands 4. Once the IP settings have been configured, select the hardware page: Figure 5-3. Hardware page. 5. Select the detect units button. This process will take approximately 30 seconds to complete: Figure 5-4. Detect units. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 17...
- Page 18 Chapter 5: Advanced Commands 6. Once completed, all detectable MediaCento IPX units will be displayed in the columns, receivers in the left and transmitters in the right. Figure 5-5. MediaCento units detected. 7. You can rename any device by selecting it and clicking “Rename Device”. In order to more easily tell which receiver has which IP address, an OSD button will show the IP address of every connected unit: Figure 5-6.
- Page 19 Chapter 5: Advanced Commands 8. After all units are named accordingly, groups and videowalls can be configured in the Groups page: Figure 5-7. Groups page. 9. Select which receivers will be in a group or videowall and bring them to the right column: Figure 5-8.
- Page 20 Chapter 5: Advanced Commands 10. The group can be saved now as individual multicast selections or made into a videowall by selecting the “Make Wall” checkbox: Figure 5-9. Make Wall option. 11. To create a videowall, first input the number of rows and columns are desired, as well as the information for bezel compensation: Figure 5-10.
- Page 21 Chapter 5: Advanced Commands 12. Once set, simply drag and drop the list of receivers on the left to the appropriate spot on the diagram and save: Figure 5-11. Save receivers. 13. To start switching video signals and set up presets go to the Custom Display page.
- Page 22 Chapter 5: Advanced Commands 14. To switch a receiver between transmitters, simply select the row of your receiver and select the column of the transmitter you want connected to it. Once completed, click the switch button. Switching takes a few seconds for all control commands to be sent safely: Figure 5-13.
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- Page 24 724-746-5500 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.