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Wiring the MAX-CSE for external video streaming
The rear connectors are used to input RGB video signals from an external video/
audio source. FIG. 3 shows a sample wiring configuration streaming video from a
MAX-CSE to either a MAX-CSD10 or VG-Series touch panel.
Configuring the Communication Parameters
The MAX-CSE is configured to be used as a standalone unit running on a network
capable of supporting the up to a 6Mbps data rate. It is recommended that you set up
the unit locally prior to installing it within an AC-RK rack unit.
Obtaining the unit’s initial DHCP Address
1.
Connect an Ethernet cable to the unit’s rear Ethernet connector.
2.
Connect the 2-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix PWR connector to the rear power
connector and then apply power.
Note
: The MAX-CSE uses the active Ethernet connection to communicate with
the DHCP Server an obtain a valid DHCP Address.
•
After the unit has successfully obtained an IP Address from the DHCP Server,
it then displays this obtained DHCP Address across the front LCD (FIG. 4).
3.
Write down the new DHCP Address displayed on the front panel LCD.
Communicating with the unit via the browser-based UI
To communicate with the MAX-CSE, it is necessary for the unit to first obtain a DHCP
Address. Once that address is known, you can then use your web browser to access
the browser-based User Interface (UI) pages and then configure the project, video,
and IP connection parameters.
1.
Launch your web browser.
2.
Enter the IP Address of the target unit (ex: http://192.199.99.99) into the web
browser’s
Address
field.
3.
Press the
Enter
key on your keyboard to initiate communication and launch the
initial on-screen Enter Network Password security dialog.
•
The MAX unit is shipped in a secured configuration which requires the user to
enter a username and password into the on-screen security dialog before
gaining access to the UI pages.
4.
Enter the words
Admin
and
1988
into their corresponding
User Name/Password
fields (
case-sensitive
). This profile can later be changed.
5.
Click
OK
to enter the information and proceed to the first UI page.
Assigning a Static IP Address to the unit via the browser-based UI
Although the initial communication to the unit is done via a DHCP connection and
since this is your stream source, it is recommended that for streaming and
programming purposes, you assign a Static IP Address to the unit via the browser-
based UI.
1.
Access the IP Settings page by clicking the
IP Settings
link from within the
Navigation frame (FIG. 5).
•
Note that both the default IP Configuration setting is
DHCP
and the
corresponding read-only fields display the MAX unit’s communication
parameters obtained from the DHCP Server during the initial setup.
2.
Click on the
Static
radio box to begin entering the previously obtained Static IP
Address information (
typically provided by your Network Administrator
).
3.
Enter the corresponding
Static IP Address
,
Subnet Mask
,
Gateway
, and
DNS
parameters into their corresponding fields on this page.
4.
Click the
Apply
button to save your changes.
5.
Click the
Reboot
button to restart the unit and incorporate these changes.
6.
Once the unit powers-up, the new Static IP Address is then displayed on the
LCD after the appearance of AMX logo (
which can take several minutes
).
7.
Launch your browser and enter the MAX’s new Static IP Address into the
browser’s
Address
field.
8.
Press the
Enter
key on your keyboard to begin the communication process
and launch the initial on-screen security dialog.
9.
Re-enter the words
Admin
and
1988
into their corresponding
User Name/Password
fields (
case-sensitive
).
10.
Click
OK
to enter the information and proceed to the Administration page.
Troubleshooting
•
If the LCD does not display any information (such as the AMX logo or an IP
Address) during the initial startup sequence, verify that the unit is receiving
power.
•
If the L/A LED (FIG. 2) is not On or blinking, check your cables and connectors.
•
If the web browser cannot establish a connection to the unit’s browser-based
UI, confirm you’ve entered the correct/new IP Address into the browser’s
Address
field. If this does not correct the problem, cycle power to the unit,
confirm the displayed IP Address information, and re-enter it into your browser.
Notice
: MAX Products are not designed or intended to, and may not be used to,
violate anyone’s copyright or other intellectual property rights. Each user of the MAX
Products may only use the products in connection with materials legally owned or
licensed by such user and only to the extent such ownership or license rights permit
such use.
This product includes the GoAhead Web Server.
Copyright (c) 2006 GoAhead Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
FIG. 2
Ethernet LEDs
FIG. 3
Sample wiring configuration using a CSE streaming to different devices
FIG. 4
Example of the initial DHCP display
SPD
L/A
ETHERNET 10/100
SPD
- Speed LED lights (yellow) when
and turns Off when the speed
is 10 Mbps.
the connection speed is 100 Mbps
L/A
- Link/Activity LED lights
(green) when the Ethernet
cables are connected and terminated
correctly. Blinks when receiving
Ethernet data packets.
VG-Series
(BNC)
Mic In
Audio In
(Stereo RCA)
via Ethernet
Line Level In
Touch Panels
Direct PWR
Connection
Indirect
Connect
Power
supply
MAX-CSD10
Video Decoder
Power
supply
Outbound Audio/Video/Data
Et
her
n
e
t (RJ-45
)
PoE
or
(S-V
ideo)
(CAT5)
MAX-CSE
Video Encoder
WEB
Et
her
net
(
R
J-4
5
)
Audio Out
(Stereo RCA)
RGB Video Out
(BNC)
or
(S-Video)
PoE
or
via Et
her
net
Inbou
nd A
udio/
Vi
deo/
Dat
a
S-Video or COMP Video In
(DVD, VCR, etc.)
Power
supply
Network
FIG. 5
Sample IP Settings page (DHCP)
Navigation
frame
Active page
frame
Browser
Address
field
Stream
Status
frame