Installing and Configuring Your AV Equipment
N2412A/N2422A User Manual
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Chapter 2: 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 67
for help.
Installation Overview
The N2400 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 12
.
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 FGN9312) to
the unit’s two-pin terminal block plug connector l12V 3A.
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.
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
N2412A 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).
•
For local viewing of pass thru video, connect a digital display to the Encoder’s
HDMI OUT
port using a video cable
with an HDMI connector (or adapter).
N2422A/N2424A 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
N2412A Encoders
•
For audio encoding, connect a line level analog audio source to the
Audio
input terminal block plug connector, or
•
Use the HDMI audio embedded with the source connection.
NOTE:
Unit will not pass audio from the analog AUDIO input through the pass thru (HDMI OUT) port.
N2422A/N2424A Decoders
•
For audio decoding, connect a line level analog audio device to the
Audio
output terminal block plug connector, or
•
Send the HDMI embedded audio to a connected display’s speakers.
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.
Acceptable Input/Output Types
N2412A Encoder - Input
Digital
HDMI - Native connection. No adapter necessary.
DVI - Appropriate passive adapter required.
DisplayPort- Appropriate passive adapter required. Active adapter required for some sources.
Analog
VGA - Native connection. No adapter necessary.
Component- Appropriate passive adapter required.
RGBHV- Appropriate passive adapter required.
N2422A/N2424A Decoder - Output
Digital
HDMI - Native connection. No adapter necessary.
DVI- Appropriate passive adapter required.
DisplayPort - Appropriate ACTIVE adapter required. The N2422A will not output DisplayPort through a passive adapter.
NOTE:
For all other input/output types, an active adapter is required.
