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SVSI N3X32 

H.264 Compressed Video Over IP Series

Overview

The N3X32 Video over IP Series extends the reach of your Networked AV 

solution to the WAN for streaming, video to desktop, digital signage, set-top 

boxes, cloud, or mobile device applications. Fully integrated with existing 

Networked AV control options, the N3X32 Series delivers the highest quality 

HD video content at the lowest bandwidth for the most demanding 

applications. This quick start guide will familiarize you with your new device 

and step you through initial setup. 

Establishing Connection

Before using your N3X32 unit, it must be configured using the free N-Able 

device management software. However, you will not be able to configure 

units until they are in the same subnet as the host computer. N-Series 

devices are shipped in Auto-IP mode with a default IP address of 

169.254.xxx.xxx. The sample steps below show how the required changes 

(to the host computer’s IP settings) are made in a Windows environment. 
Steps for IP address configuration:
1.

From the 

Control Panel > Network and Internet 

dialog box, select 

Network and Sharing Center

.

2.

Select 

Change adapter settings

.

3.

Select the wired interface connected to your AV network.

4.

Click the 

Properties

 button.

5.

Scroll down in the list to the 

Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

 

option. Highlight it and click the 

Properties

 button.

6.

Enable the 

Use the following IP address

 option, and enter the static IP 

address

 provided to you by your network administrator

. See FIG. 2.

FIG. 1  

N3X32 ENCODER AND DECODER CONNECTORS

Basic Installation Guidelines 

Connections

Options

Power:

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 labeled 

+12V 

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 the 

P0

 port 

to the network using an Ethernet cable, or connect the 

P1

 port to 

the network with the appropriate cable (fiber transceiver or direct-

attach cable is required as explained in FIG. 1). 

Daisy-chain configuration:

 Once network connection is 

established to one unit, you can daisy chain additional units 

by connecting Ethernet cables between devices using their 

P0

 

and/or 

P1

 ports. Keep in mind that the number of units 

supported in this configuration is limited by bandwidth (total 

aggregate streams must be less than 1 Gb/s). 

NOTE: PoE power is only supplied to the unit connected 

directly to the network. All other units in the daisy-chain must 

have an external power supply.

Video:

N3132 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).

N3232 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).

N3132 Encoder Rear

N3232 Decoder Rear

N3132 Encoder Front

Record/transfer files using a compatible USB device.

(supported only on the Encoder) 

P1

 ports accept 

 1G SFP fiber transceivers or 

1G SFP direct attach cables

Connections

Options

Audio:

N3132 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.

N3232 Decoders

• For analog 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.

Product Specifications

Models Available (in 

stand-alone or card 

versions):

NMX-ENC-N3132 Encoders

NMX-DEC-N3232 Decoders

Power Requirements:

PoE: 

Can be powered via a PoE switch or other equipment 

with a PoE source. Conforms to IEEE 802.3af Class 3 (802.3at 

Type 1).

External power supply: 

2.0 Amp @ 12 Volts DC; 100-240 

Volts AC power supply with country-specific power cord; 

Part number N9312 (sold separately).

Dimensions (HWD):

1.05” x 7.888” x 5.5” (2.67cm x 20.04cm x 13.8cm)

Weight:

1.55 lbs (0.7kg)

Certifications:

FCC, CE, and NTRL

Environmental:

Temperature:

 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)

Humidity: 

10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)

Mounting Options:

Stand alone, surface mount, wall mount, or rack mount.*

NOTE: *Mounting wings (part number N9101) required for surface and wall mounting. 

Rack shelf (part number N9102) or card cage (part number N9206) required for rack 

mounting. Shelf accommodates two side-by-side N-Series Encoder and Decoder stand-

alone units. Card cage accommodates up to six N-Series Encoder and Decoder cards 

(mix and match any series). Mounting accessories sold separately and are compatible 

with most N-Series devices. 

Basic Installation Guidelines (Continued)

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