
Installing the N7142
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N7142 User Manual
Chapter 2: Installing the N7142
Physical Installation
Follow the steps below to connect the N7142 to the network.
1.
Mount the unit into a standard 19-inch server rack cabinet using the mounting ears included in shipment.
NOTE:
Maintain a minimum of 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) of clear space between the side edge of the chassis and the side wall of the cabinet.
Ensure the chassis air intake and exhaust vents are not obstructed in any way.
2.
Connect a monitor (that supports 1080p60) to one of the
VIDEO
OUTPUT
connectors on the rear of the unit.
3.
If networked AV cards are installed:
• Connect the network cables from the cards to the built-in switch. See Note below.
• Connect the HDMI output on the installed Decoder to an N7142 HDMI input.
• Connect the HDMI input on the installed Encoder to an N7142 HDMI output.
NOTE:
If the AV card is connected to one of the three PoE+ ports, it will be powered automatically once the network connection
is established. If not, then connect the two-pin phoenix adapter from the 12VDC output connector of the N7142 to the 12VDC
input connector on the card.
CAUTION:
Do not run wiring that is connected to a PoE PSE port outside of the building where the PSE resides. It is for intra-building
use only.
4.
Connect all other video sources, displays, etc. as necessary for your application.
CAUTION:
Do not populate the 60W stereo, 70V 100W and 100V 100W amplifier outputs with uninsulated parts or terminals or any
bare wiring. Avoid touching these outputs when the unit is powered.
5.
Apply power to the unit using the power cable provided.
Initial Setup
Follow the steps below for initial software setup of the N7142.
1.
Once the unit completes the boot up process and the attached monitor displays the AMX logo, press the
MENU
button (on the
N7142’s front panel) to access the On-Screen Display (OSD) setup menu. The
Quick Setup
page displays (see
NOTE:
The OSD menu options are described in detail in the
Room Switcher Configuration Options
chapter beginning on
2.
Use the corresponding arrow and
ENTER
keys (on the front panel) to assign the N7142 a
Name
.
FIG. 3
Set a Name for the Unit
3.
Navigate to the
Neworking
). For both the
N7142
and the
Internal
Switch
, select
AUTOIP
,
DHCP
, or
STATIC
from the
Network Mode
drop-down menu and then configure the other network settings as appropriate.
FIG. 4
Configure Network Settings