Alcorn Mcbride Digital Video Machine 4, User Manual

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Ethernet Connector
This RJ-45 connector provides connection for a standard 100-Base TX Ethernet
cable. This cable would normally be connected to a hub, but may also be
connected directly to a PC’s Ethernet card using an Ethernet null, or “cross-
connect” cable, which is included with the DVM4.
Ethernet is the primary mechanism for transfer of video data into the DVM4,
and may also be used for control and monitoring. The DVM4 is shipped with a
factory default IP address of 192.168.0.254, which is useful for transferring
video across an Ethernet LAN, but must be changed if the Digital Video
Machine 4 is to be connected to a router on the Internet. Refer to the
Networking Your DVM4 section of this document for more information.
USB Connector
This connector can be used as an alternate method of loading files on the
DVM4. Simply connect a USB storage device to the DVM4 with a
command0.bat file, and the files will be copied to the DVM4 upon start-up.
RS-232 Serial Connector (9-pin)
This port is one of the main methods of controlling the DVM4. With the
included Null Serial Cable, you can control the DVM4 with the Pioneer /AMI
serial protocol specified in this manual.
VGA Monitor Output
This connector provides the VGA output of the DVM4. This output is helpful
for controlling the DVM4 locally as well as gathering information. Things such
as OS version, Network Information, and communication logs can view from
here. To use this output, simply connect a standard PC monitor that is able to
handle an 800x600 @60Hz display format.