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 ................................................................................................. 1...
Page 9 - Chapter 1: Specifications
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 9 Chapter 1: Specifications Technical Specifications (continued) Connectors (1) HDMI female, (1) RJ-45 interconnect/LAN connection, (1) 2.1-mm barrel connector for power, (2) RJ-12 6P6C† †NOTE: Only 4 center pins are used at this time. Indicators (1) LED for Link and...
Page 11 - Multicast Transmitter and Receiver Exclusive Functions
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 11 Chapter 2: Overview • Provide automatic EDID configuration.• Use well-developed Ethernet technology and TCP/ IP communication protocol.• Transmitters and Receivers are HDCP-compliant and Blu-ray ready.• HDTV compatible; support 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i.• Compatibl...
Page 20 - Chapter 3: Installation
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 20 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 22 - Chapter 4: Configuration; Advanced Configuration
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 22 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 25 - Chapter 5: Advanced Commands
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 25 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 26 - Advanced IP Commands
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 26 Chapter 5: Advanced Commands Figure 5-2. Current configured parameters list. To reset to factory default, setting the IP mode to autoip and removing any overrides, type in:reset_to_default.shTo change the baud rate of the serial extension interface, type in:stty X...
Page 27 - Advanced Multicast IP Configuration
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 27 Chapter 5: Advanced Commands 2. DHCP client gets an address from the local DHCP server. CAUTION: Make sure a DHCP client is connected or problems will occur. 3. Static allows you to manually change the IP address and netmask of the device. This requires further in...
Page 33 - Chapter 6: Accessing the Web Interface; Accessing the Web Interface
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 33 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 36 - Chapter 7: Video Wall Features; Video Wall Features; Video Wall Setup
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 36 Chapter 7: Video Wall Features 7. Video Wall Features Using the Video Wall features, you can send video and audio to unlimited ouputs through IP. Format the video wall so that separate sections of the video can be sent to different outputs. Basic settiings allow f...
Page 43 - Chapter 8: Troubleshooting; Contacting Black Box
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 43 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 44 - Shipping and Packaging
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 44 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting • the components involved in the problem.• any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem or make it worse. 8.3 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your MediaCento IPX with PoE:• Package it ...
Page 45 - Appendix: Connector Pinouts; Appendix. Connector Pinouts
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 45 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 46 - NOTES
Page 48 - Chapter; BLACK BOX; Tech support the
Chapter Page 900 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com BLACK BOX ® Great tech support is just 60 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-POE-MTX_version 1 About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of network...