Z-IP Encode 004/008 User Guide
User Manual and Installation Guide
7
Hardware Installations and Connections
System Installer must adhere to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible
.
Unpacking and Inspection
Each unit is shipped factory tested. Ensure all items are removed from the container prior to discarding
any packing material.
Thoroughly inspect the unit for shipping damage with particular attention to connectors and controls. If
there is any sign of damage to the unit or damaged or loose connectors contact your distributor
immediately. Do not put the equipment into service if there is any indication of defect or damage.
It is highly recommended that quality cables and connectors be used for all video and audio source
connections.
1. The unit is designed to be rack mounted in a st
andard EIA 19” rack.
2.
Connect the included power cord into the unit’s POWER plug.
3. Connect the power cord to an appropriately rated AC power outlet.
4. Before connecting any A/V cables to the unit, ensure the unit has fully booted and settled into its
normal state before moving to step 5.
The unit will display 8 flashing LED status lights when it is fully booted up.
Note: Flashing Encoder Status lights indicate no A/V cable or input is connected.
5. The unit comes standard with HDMI and DIN inputs (Component and Composite video inputs).
The encoder / modulator is intelligently designed to detect the video input from the video source.
HDMI Connection:
Connect the HDMI cable(s) from the video source(s) into the HDMI input(s).
Or, Connect the DIN Cable to the back of the encoder as required using the DIN to DIN or DIN
to breakout cable.
6.
Use a quality 75Ω coaxial cable with “F” connectors from the unit’s
RF OUT jack
to the
distribution system
(combiner or reverse splitter) or directly to a television.
7. If connecting to an IP network: connect the Ethernet cable to the IP output RJ45 connector.
(IGMP capable and enabled switch is required with IGMP Snooping enabled)
8. If connecting the ASI output: connect the BNC cable to the ASI output.
9. If connecting to an EAS Receiver: make the proper connections (connect relay and Video /Audio
Inputs) to the EAS receiver.
