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Installing and Configuring Your AV Equipment
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N1000 Series User Manual
Installing and Configuring Your AV Equipment
This chapter provides an installation overview as well as a detailed step-by-step process for installation. If you encounter any
problems, refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 60 for help.
Installation Overview
The N1000 Encoders and Decoders have multiple configuration and installation options. For basic installation guidelines, see the
table below. For more detailed instructions, refer to Step-by-Step Installation Instructions on page 13.
NOTE: When the unit is not in use, remove the power cable and disconnect any other cables (e.g., Ethernet, audio, video) connected to
the Encoders and Decoders.
Basic Installation Guidelines
Connections Options
Power Power over Ethernet (PoE): Connect the unit’s P0 port to an active, PoE-enabled network switch.
External power supply: If not using PoE for power, connect a 12V regulated power supply (part number N9312) to the
unit’s two-pin terminal block plug connector l12V 2A.
Network PoE units: If using PoE to power the unit, you should already have a network connection.
Externally powered units: If not using PoE, connect either the P0 or P1 port to the network using the appropriate
cable.
Video N1000 Encoders
• For video encoding of a digital source, connect the source to the Encoder’s HDMI IN port using a video cable with an
HDMI connector (or adapter).
• For video encoding of an analog source, connect the source to the Encoder’s VGA IN port using a video cable with a
VGA connector (or component adapter).
N1000 Decoders
• For video decoding, connect a digital display to the Decoder’s HDMI OUT port using a video cable with an HDMI
connector (or adapter).
Audio N1000 Encoders
• For audio encoding, connect a line level analog audio source to the Audio input terminal block plug connector, or
• Use the embedded audio from the video source.
N1000 Decoders
• For audio decoding, connect a line level analog audio device to the Audio output terminal block plug connector, or
• Send embedded digital audio (embedded in the HDMI connection) to a monitor’s speakers.