Page 2 - Trademarks Used in this Manual
724-746-5500 | 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 t...
Page 3 - FCC RFI Statement; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 3 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 ma...
Page 4 - NOM Statement
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 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. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usa...
Page 6 - Table of Contents
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 6 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications .................................................................................................. 82. Overview ......................................................................................................
Page 8 - Chapter 1: Specifications
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 8 Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Compliance — FCC, TUV, CE, UL ® , CSA, RoHS, WEEE Default IP Address — 169.254.x.x (with no DHCP address) NOTE: To find the IP address of any receiver, simply connect to monitor and power up to get IP address. To find the...
Page 10 - Video Wall Transmitter and Receiver Exclusive Functions
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 10 Chapter 2: Overview • HDTV compatible; support 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i.• Compatible with popular screen resolutions: XGA, SXGA, UXGA, WSXGA. 2.3.2 Multicast and Video Wall Transmitter and Receiver Functions • Each transmitter can be multicast to up to 250 display...
Page 19 - Chapter 3: Installation
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 19 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.NOTE...
Page 20 - Chapter 4: Configuration; Advanced Configuration
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 20 Chapter 4: Configuration 4. Configuration4.1 Basic Configuration The rotary switch on each device decides the channel of the device when booting.For a receiver or receivers to connect to a transmitter, they must be on the same channel. Each transmitter should be o...
Page 23 - Chapter 5: Advanced Commands
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 23 Chapter 5: Advanced Commands 5. Advanced Commands 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 configurat...
Page 25 - Advanced IP Commands
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 25 Chapter 5: Advanced Commands 5.1 Advanced IP Commands Each device has three possible modes of establishing an IP address: autoip, dhcp, and static.1. AutoIP is the default mode and it will always automatically assign available IP addresses in the private IP domain...
Page 26 - Advanced Multicast IP Configuration
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 26 Chapter 5: Advanced Commands 5.2 Advanced Multicast IP Configuration Predefined multicast addresses can be selected by using the rotary switch buttons on the devices (recommended). See Table 5-1 for listing of channels: Table 5-1. Channel listing for multicast add...
Page 31 - Chapter 6: Accessing the Web Interface; Accessing the Web Interface
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 31 Chapter 6: Accessing the Web Interface 6. Accessing the Web Interface The Web interface can be used to view information about the device, upload a firmware file to the device, and for video wall transformers configuration. The Web interface will not give network i...
Page 33 - Accessing the Web Interface for a Transmitter or Receiver
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 33 Chapter 6: Accessing the Web Interface 6.2 Accessing the Web Interface for a Transmitter or Receiver with an IP Address 1. Configure the control PC’s network setting as 169.254.xxx.xxx IP domain with netmask 255.255.0.0. Default gateway and DNS can be left blank. ...
Page 34 - Chapter 7: Video Wall Features; Video Wall Features; Video Wall Setup
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 34 Chapter 7: Video Wall Features 7. Video Wall Features Using the Video Wall features, you can send video and audio to 250 ouputs through IP. Format the video wall so that separate sections of the video can be sent to differ-ent outputs. Basic settiings allow for be...
Page 41 - Chapter 8: Troubleshooting; Contacting Black Box
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 41 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...
Page 42 - Shipping and Packaging
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 42 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 8.3 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your MediaCento IP: • 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 ...
Page 43 - Appendix: Connector Pinouts; Appendix. Connector Pinouts
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 43 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.
Page 44 - Chapter; BLACK BOX; Tech support the
Chapter Page 900 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com BLACK BOX ® Great tech support is just 30 seconds away at 724-746-5500 or blackbox.com. Black Box Tech Support: FREE! Live. 24/7. Tech support the way it should be. VX-HDMI-IP-MTX version 2 About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networki...