AMX MAX-CSD10 manual

Operation/Reference Guide MAX by AMX MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 MAX Video Encoder & Video Decoder Last Revised: 7/17/2012[...]

AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer All products returned to AMX requ ire a Return Mate rial Authorization (RMA) number . The RMA number is obtained from the AMX RMA Department. The RMA number must be clear ly marked on the outside of each box. The RMA is valid for a 30-day period. After the 30-day period the RMA will be cance lled. An y ship ments[...]

Table of Contents i MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Table of Contents MAX-CSE Video Encoder ............... .............................. ....................................... 1 Overview .............................. ......................... ........................ .............................. ..... 1 MAX-CSE Product Specificati[...]

ii MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Table of Contents A/V Set-up Page .......... ......................... ........................ ......................... ................. 32 Changing Video and Audio Settings ......... ................ .................... ................ ................ 33 NetLinx Settings Page ...................[...]

Table of Contents iii MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX vs. NetLinx Master - Functional Overlap ...................................... .................. 63 Verifying the M AX’s Current Versio n of Firmware - via the UI ... ................. .................. 63 Verifying the M AX’s Current Versio n of Firmware - via Studio .....[...]

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MAX-CSE Video Enc oder 1 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Referenc e Guide MAX-CSE Video Encoder Overview The MAX-CSE (Commercial Solutions Encoder) allows audio and video signals to be delivered in real- time across any IP network for broadcast to a virtua lly limitless number of dest inations – classrooms, boardrooms, training facilities, retail sto[...]

MAX-CSE Video Encoder 2 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSE Product Specifications FIG. 1 shows the front and rear views of the MAX-CSE. The following table outlines the specifications for the MAX-CSE V ideo Encoder . FIG. 1 MAX-CSE Video Encoder (f ront and rear views) MAX-CSE Specifications Dimensions (HWD): 1.58" x 5.54"[...]

MAX-CSE Video Enc oder 3 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Referenc e Guide MAX-CSE Specifications (Cont.) Supported Audio Codecs: • MPEG Audio Level 2 (MP2) • MPEG Audio Level 3 (MP3) Front Panel Components: • ID pushbutton: Used to set the NetLinx ID ( Device only ) assignment and reset the unit to factory defaults. Press and hold this button for[...]

MAX-CSE Video Encoder 4 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSE Specific ations (Cont.) Rear Panel Connectors (Cont.): • I/O: T wo digital 4-channel binary I/O ports for contact closure (accepts a 4-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix captive-wire connecto r). Each input is capable of voltage sensing. Input format is software selectable with inter[...]

MAX-CSD10 Video Dec oder 5 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Referenc e Guide MAX-CSD10 Video Decoder Overview The MAX-CSD10 is engineered to provide real-time decoding of streamed digital video content out as Composite and S-V ideo signals for distribution onto ex ternal display devices suc h as a television, plasma screen, and projector , and MPEG-stre[...]

MAX-CSD10 Video Decoder 6 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide FIG. 2 MAX-CSD10 Video Decode r (front and re ar views) MAX-CSD10 (FG2178-72) Specifi cations Dimensions (HWD): 1.58" x 5.54" x 6.95" (4.01 cm x 14.07 cm x 17.65 cm) Power Requirements: • 500mA @ 12VDC (6W) • Power Over Ethernet ( POE ) is available. • Option[...]

MAX-CSD10 Video Dec oder 7 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Referenc e Guide MAX-CSD10 Specifications (Cont.) • ETHERNET 10/100: Single RJ-45 port provides 10/100 Mbps network communication and POE . LEDs show communicati on activity , connections , speeds, and mode informa- tion. • AUDIO R/L: T wo RCA connectors (Red and White) support line-level s[...]

MAX-CSD10 Video Decoder 8 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide[...]

MAX-CSE and MA X-CSD10 Installation 9 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 Installation MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 Connections and Wiring Port Assignments an d Functional ity The rear Port Assignments are as follows: Wiring Guideline s - Direct Power The MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 units require the use of either an external 12 VD[...]

MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 Installation 10 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Wiring Length Guideline s Refer to the following table for the wiring length information related to the tar get MAX unit: Preparing Captive Wires Y ou will need a wire stripper and flat-blade screwdriver to prepare and connect the captive wires. 1. Strip 0.25 inch (6.[...]

MAX-CSE and MA X-CSD10 Installation 11 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide PoE - Special Wiring Instructions Before beginning the connection from the PoE switch to the target MAX unit, follow these instructions carefully:  Refer to the procedures outlined within the previous Pr eparing Captive W ir es section on page 10.  Instal[...]

MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 Installation 12 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Wiring the MAX-CSE Connectors and Cables The rear connectors on the MAX-CSE (FIG. 5) are used to input external multimedia signals a nd then stream them to the network/web. This stream can be displayed through either a MAX-CSD10 Decoder , VG-Series Modero T ouch Panel[...]

MAX-CSE and MA X-CSD10 Installation 13 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Ethernet/RJ- 45 Port: Conn ections and Wirin g The following table lists the pinouts, signals, and pairing for the Ethernet connector . FIG. 6 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals for the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and cable. •E T H E R N E T : RJ-45 connector rout[...]

MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 Installation 14 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Power over Ethernet (PoE) Wiring PoE can be used to indirectly provide DC power to this 802.3af-compliant device via the unused wire pairs in the UTP or STP Ethernet cable (RJ-45 pins 4, 5, 7, and 8). PoE po wer is overridden if a direct power feed (via the r ear 2-pi[...]

MAX-CSE and MA X-CSD10 Installation 15 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide The DB9 Device Port connect or supports RS-232 co mmunication protocols for PC data transmission. This table’ s wiring specifications are applicable to the rear RS-232/422/485 Device Port connectors on the MAX-CSE. IR/Serial Port: Connections and Wiring Y ou can co[...]

MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 Installation 16 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide  When used for outputs, the I/O port acts as a switch to GND and is rated at 200 mA @ 12 VDC. This device can utilize up to 2 I/O ports (see table below).  The PWR pin provides +12 VDC @ 200 mA and is designed a s a power output for the PCS2 or VSS2 (or eq[...]

MAX-CSE and MA X-CSD10 Installation 17 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Installing Into an Equipment Rack Both the MAX-CSE Encoder and the MAX-CSD10 Decoder are designed to be tabletop units, but they may also be fitted for use into equipment racks. Should you choose to do so, use the optional AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit ( FG515 ) to mount [...]

MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 Installation 18 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 19 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSE Web Interface Overview The MAX-CSE and the MAX-CSD10 incorporate built-in security verification capabilities. By using a secured HTTP access, both devices provide users with a convenient browser-based method for securing each MAX unit, and a means of configuring the parame[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 20 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide There is no limit to the number of concurrent logins allowed on the ta rget MAX unit. By default, the MAX unit is shipped with the following account and acce ss rights:  Although the Administrator account can be modified numerous times to alter the username and password requ[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 21 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Browser-based UI Application Overview The UI web page (FIG. 13) can be divide d into separate sections or frames, some of which are independent of the curre nt selection and can both display their own information and contain their o wn functionality . The first page displayed upon[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 22 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Administrat ion Page Features (C ont.) F eature Description • IP Settings This button launches the IP Settings page, which provides the user with the abil- ity to assign the method of commun ication used by the target MAX unit, along with its associated IP parameters. • User T[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 23 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Administration Page The Administration page (FIG. 14) is the first page displayed in the Active frame after a successful login. It can also be accessed by clicking on the Admin b utton in the Navigation Bar . This page displays an overview of the MAX firmware and project informati[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 24 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Changing the Program Description 1. From the Administration page, enter new information in the Pr ogram Name , Pr ogr am Description , Information URL , E-Mail , and Phone Number fields. 2. If you wish to change the genre of program sele cted, choose the appropriate entry from the[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 25 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Upgrading New Firmware The UI presents the following dialog to remind you that the device must be rebooted before new firmware can be load ed (FIG. 15). Before you upload any firmware file, you MUST reboot this device: a. Reboot system by clicking Reboot . b. After this device reb[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 26 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Stream Profiles Page The Str eam Pr ofiles page (FIG. 16) is accessed by clicking on the Stream Set-Up button in the Navigation Bar . The Stream Pr ofiles page allows users (with the prop er access rights) both to configure the properties of the outgoing media stream and set up th[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 27 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide  In a UDP stream, only a T arget (video) Port is needed since both the audio and video information are transported together to the same port on the destination device.  RT P (Real-Time T ransport Protocol) is an Internet protocol used for transmitting real-time data su[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 28 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Stream Profiles Page Features (Co nt.) F eature Description • Video In Rate A drop-down list of data rates which al lows the user to choose the amount of incoming video data throughput availabl e for use by the MAX-CSE. • The larger the amount of available video data coming th[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 29 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Stream Profiles Page Features (Co nt.) F eature Description • Sampling Rate A drop-down list from which the user can choose the sampling rate used on the audio source. • Sampling rate defines the number of sa mples per second taken from a continuous signal to make it a discret[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 30 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide These profiles take effect on the MAX- CSE only after pressing the on-screen A pply button. Stream Profiles Page Features (Co nt.) F eature Description • T arget Address The IP Address of the target IP-c apable device that will receive the encoded outgoing media stream. This is [...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 31 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide If a stream is currently in effect while these parameters are altered, clicking the Apply button will cause the outgoing stream to stop and then incorporate the new settings without restarting. Encoder Profiles and Parameters Profiles: Stream Quality: Video Default s: Audio Defaul[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 32 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Changing the Encoder Profi le 1. From the Stream Pr of iles page, select an option from the Pr ofile drop-down menu. All but the Custom option contain preset parameters. 2. If you selected the Custom option, select the appropriate options from the Vi d e o and A udio sections. 3. [...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 33 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide The following table lists the A/V Setup page fea tures that can be confi gured by an administrator or other authorized user . Changing Video and Audio Settings 1. From the A/V Setup page, select from Composite or S-V ideo from the Vi d e o I n radio buttons. 2. Select from NTSC or[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 34 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide NetLinx Settings Page The NetLinx Settings page (FIG. 18) is accessed by clicking on the NetLinx button in the Navigation Bar . This page allows a user (with the proper access rights) to specify which Master is to be used for communication, query , and firmware updating. The Encry[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 35 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide The following table lists the NetLinx Settings page features that an ad ministrator or other authorized user can configure. NetLinx Settings Page Features F eature Description NetLinx Master: This section allows the user/administrat or to define the communication and encryption pa[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 36 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Changing the NetLi nx Master Connection 1. From the NetLinx Settings page, se lect betwee n Listen , Auto , and URL in the Mode drop-down menu. 2. If you selected Aut o as your Mode, enter the new system number in the System Number field, if necessary . 3. Enter the new Device num[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 37 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide IP Settings Page The IP Setting s page (FIG. 20) is accessed by clicking on the NetLi nx button in the Navigation Bar . This page allows a user (with the proper access rights) to configure the IP communication parameters used by the MAX-CSE to effect a proper IP connection. FIG. 2[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 38 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide The following table lists the IP Settings page features that an administrator or other authorized user can configure. Changing the IP Settings 1. From the IP Settings page and in the IP Address section, select between Dynamic and Static on the IP radio button. 2. If you selected S[...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 39 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide User Page The User page (FIG. 21) is accessed by clicking on the User button in the Navigation Bar . This page allows a user (with the proper access rights) to chang e the current access Username/Password information required for UI access. The following table lists the User page [...]

MAX-CSE Web Interface 40 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Changing User S ettings 1. From the User page, enter the new usernam e in the New Username field. 2. Enter your new password in the New P asswor d field. Enter it again in the Re-type P asswor d field to verify it. 3. T o save the new username and password, click the Accept button[...]

MAX-CSD10 Web Interface 41 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSD10 Web Interface The browser-based UI for the MAX-CSD10 Decoder, known as the Decoder Manager (FIG. 22), is significantly different from the interface for the MAX-CSE Encoder . However , many of the same functions are available to the MAX-CSD10 from the Decoder Mana ger .[...]

MAX-CSD10 Web Interface 42 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Administrat ion Page Features (C ont.) F eature Description Stream St atus frame: Located on the upper-right side of the browser window , this st atic frame allows a user to not only St art and Stop an encoding stream, but also view whether the MAX-CSD10 is detecting an A/V sign[...]

MAX-CSD10 Web Interface 43 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Communicating with the Unit via the Browser-based UI T o facilitate communicate with the MAX-CSD10, it is necessary for the unit to first obtain a DHCP Address (page 51). Once that address is known, y ou can then use your web browser to ac cess the browser-based User Interface ([...]

MAX-CSD10 Web Interface 44 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Stream Selector Page The Str eam Selector page (FIG. 23) allows the user to select the data stream being processed in SAP session by the MAX-CSD10. This page lists both all of the available data streams and the stre am currently being accessed. T o select a new stream: 1. From t[...]

MAX-CSD10 Web Interface 45 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Stream Set-up Page The Str eam Se t-up page (FIG. 24) allows you to control the stream configuration, including the mode used and the individual server be ing accessed. FIG. 24 Stream Set-up Page Stream Set-Up Page Features Run Mode This menu selects the mode in which the stream[...]

MAX-CSD10 Web Interface 46 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Changing the Stream Configu ration At this time, the Stream Set-u p page supports three modes for data streams:  SAP  RSTP  Manual Each mode has different procedures for setting up the stream configuration, as detailed below . Setting up an SAP Stream Configu r[...]

MAX-CSD10 Web Interface 47 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Setting up a Manual Stream Configu ration 1. From the Str eam Set-up page, c hoose Manual from the Run Mode drop-down menu. (See FIG. 26.) 2. Select between UDP and R TP in the T ransports drop-down menu. 3. Enter a new IP address in the Server Addr ess field, if necessary . 4. [...]

MAX-CSD10 Web Interface 48 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Audio/Video Page The Audio/V ideo page (FIG. 27) allows the user to set up the video port used by the MAX-CSD10. T o change the A/V setup: 1. From the Audio/V ideo page, select the video port to be used by the MAX-CSD10. 2. T o save any changes to the port settings, click Accept[...]

MAX-CSD10 Web Interface 49 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide T o change NetLinx settings for the MAX-CSD10: 1. From the NetLinx page, select the Connection Mode to be used from the drop-down menu. 2. If you selected Au t o from the Connection Mode drop-down menu, enter the new System Number , if applicable. 3. Enter a new Device Number , [...]

MAX-CSD10 Web Interface 50 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide T o make changes to the IP Settings pa ge: 1. From the IP Settings page and in the IP Addr ess section , select whether the IP will be dynamic or static. 2. If you selected the IP to be static, change the information in the IP Addr ess field, if necessary . 3. If you selected th[...]

Configuring Communication 51 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Configuring Communication This section refers to steps n ecessary to both communicate and upgrade components for the MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10. Both MAX units are configured to be used as standalone units running on a network capable of supporting the up to a 6Mbps data rate. Bef [...]

Configuring Communication 52 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Configuring the MAX Co mmunication Parameters Although the unit is initially configured to obtain the first available DHCP Address, it is recommended that after the initial connection, the unit be setup to us e a Static IP Address. Using a Static IP Address for both the source[...]

Configuring Communication 53 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide 3. Press the Enter key on your keyboard to initiate the co mmunication process and launch the initial on-screen Enter Network Password secu rity dialog. (FIG. 33). 4. Enter the words administrator and password into the corresp onding User Name/P asswor d fields ( case-sensitiv[...]

Configuring Communication 54 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide 6. Once the unit powers-up, the ne w Static IP Address is then display ed on the LCD after the appearance of AMX logo ( which can take sever al m inutes ). 7. Confirm the new communication pa rameters by launching your b rowser and entering the MAX’ s new Static IP Address i[...]

Configuring Communication 55 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Communicating with the Target Master via an IP Whether the Master ’ s IP Address was Static or Dynamically obtained (DHCP), use the IP Address information from the Network Addre sses dialog to establish communication via the Ethernet-connected Master . 1. Launch NetLinx Stud[...]

Configuring Communication 56 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide 12. Click OK to return to the Communica tions Settings dialog and place a checkmark within the Authentication Requir ed radio box if your Master has been pr eviously secured with a username/ password. This opens up a Master Contr oller User Name and P asswor d dialog. 13. W it[...]

Configuring Communication 57 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Associating the MAX Unit to a Target Master Although the MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 units can function independently of a NetLinx Master , the NetLinx Settings page allows a user (with proper acces s rights) to specify which Master is to be used for communication, query , and firmw[...]

Configuring Communication 58 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide 5. W ithin the Master IP/URL field, enter the IP Address or URL us ed by the target Master . This is the same IP Address used by NetLinx Studio to communicate with the Master . 6. Unless otherwise necessary , do not alter the default value entered within the Master Port field.[...]

Configuring Communication 59 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Associating a MAX-CSD1 0 Unit to a Target Master 1. From the Decoder Manager, click the NetLinx link to open the Netlinx Master page. 2. In the Connection Mode drop-down menu, select URL . 3. Enter the new Master IP/URL number . For more detailed information on communicating w[...]

Configuring Communication 60 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide 8. On the target Master , click Reboot ( from the T ools > Reboot the Master Controller dialo g ) and wait for the System Master to reboot. The STA TUS and OUTPUT LEDs should be gin to alternately blink during the incorporation. W ait until the ST ATUS LED is the only LED t[...]

Configuring Communication 61 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide  This action causes a previously red *Not Active* field to now display a green W aiting...Pr ess Cancel to Quit. field.  This green field indicates that Studio is waiting to detect the device value o f the MAX associated with the ID button. 4. Press the MAX unit’[...]

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Configuration and Firmware Upd ate 63 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Configuration and Firmware Update This section refers to steps n ecessary to both communicate and upgrade the components for both a MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD10 unit. Before You Begin 1. Setup and configure your MAX unit. 2. Complete the procedures in the previous Configurin[...]

Configuration and Firmware Updat e 64 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Verifying the MAX’s Current Vers ion of F irmware - via Stu dio 1. After Studio has establish a connection to the target Master , click on the OnLine T ree tab in the W orkspace window to view the devic es on the System. The de fault System value is one (1) . 2. Rig[...]

Configuration and Firmware Upd ate 65 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide 6. Press the Submit button to begin the process of uploading and incorporating the new firmware component to the target MAX unit. 7. Once the browser ’ s progress bar indicates it’ s completed the upload and incorporation of the new firmware, click the IP Se tting[...]

Configuration and Firmware Updat e 66 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide 9. Select the particular MAX unit’ s kit file from the Files section (FIG. 39). 10. Enter the System and Device numbers associated with the ta rget MAX unit ( listed in the W orkspace window ). The P ort field is gr eyed-out. 11. Click the Reboot Device checkbox to [...]

Displaying Stream Content 67 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Displaying Stream Content Overview The MAX-CSE Media Encoder ca n currently stream A/V signals and direct them to IP-enabled de vices capable of interpreting and d isplaying the incoming MPEG data using either R TP or UDP Transport Protocols. These outgoing signals can be disp[...]

Displaying Stream Content 68 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide media content. If the network can only handle a throughput of 4 Mbps from the encoder , it is recommended that you use something less than or equal to the High Quality encode r profile. T o receive and display content via a third-party media player (such as the VLC media pla y[...]

Displaying Stream Content 69 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide 4. Press the System Settings button (located on the Protected Setu p page) to open the System Settings page and obtain the IP information from the IP Addr ess field (FIG. 41). Configuring the MAX- CSE for commun ication 1. Complete the procedures outlined within the Configurin[...]

Displaying Stream Content 70 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide 7. Access Stream Profiles page (FIG. 42) by clicking the Stream Pr ofiles button in the Navigation Bar . This page allows a user to both configure the properties of the outgoing media stream and setup the properties associated with communicating the stream to an external IP-en[...]

Displaying Stream Content 71 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide 10. From the Stream section o f the page, locate the T ransport Pr otocol field and use the drop-down arrow to select a desired protocol. For the purposes of these p rocedures, select UDP as the protocol.  An UDP proto col is typically used with higher-bandwidth streams [...]

Displaying Stream Content 72 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Configuring the MAX-CS E Audio/Video Inputs 1. Complete the MAX-CSE connection and wiring procedures outlined within the W iring the MAX- CSE Connectors and Cables section on page 12. 2. Access the A/V Setup pag e (FIG. 43) by clicking the A udio/Video button in the Navigation[...]

Displaying Stream Content 73 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Setting up a streaming page within TPDesign4 1. Launch TPDesign4 (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > TPDesign4 > TPDesign4 ). Refer to the TPDesign4 Instruction Manual for mor e detailed instructions of these pr ocedures. 2. From the menu bar[...]

Displaying Stream Content 74 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide 11. Double-click the All States + symbol to expand this folder (FIG. 45) and locate the V ideo F ill field. 12. Use the V ideo F ill drop-down arrow to select the Streaming V ideo option ( A in FIG. 45). 13. W ithin the newly added Streaming Sour ce field, enter the T ransport[...]

Displaying Stream Content 75 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Establishing the Final Connecti on Between the Two Uni ts 1. Start playing the media at its source (DVD, VCR, camera, etc.). 2. While in the UI pages ( log back in if not alr eady connected ), navigate to the Administration pa ge by clicking on the Admin link from the left Nav[...]

Displaying Stream Content 76 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Setting up a Computer to Receive and Display a Stream The MAX-CSE must first be configured to target a specific computer and a specific set of ports on that target machine so that the third-party player has content to rec eive and display on-screen. Obtaining the IP Address of[...]

Displaying Stream Content 77 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide Establishing the Fi nal Connection Between the CSE and Computer 1. Start playing the media at its source (DVD, VCR, camera, etc.). 2. While in the UI pages ( log back in if not alr eady connected ), navigate to the Administration pa ge by clicking on the Admin link from the le[...]

Displaying Stream Content 78 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide 9. T o complete the setup when using an RT P Transport Protocol on the MAX-CSE, repeat steps 5 and 6 to open another instance of the same application. 10. W ithin the Port field of the Network tab (in the second player window - B in FIG. 49), enter the value used with in the T[...]

NetLinx Programming 79 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide NetLinx Programming Y ou can program the MAX unit by using the commands in this section to perform a wide variety of operations using Send_Commands and variable text co mmands. A device must first be defined in the NetLinx programming language with values for the Device: Port: Syste[...]

NetLinx Programming 80 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSE: Streaming Commands (Port 1) The streaming system on the MAX-CSE is located at Por t 1 in NetLinx D:P:S nomenclature. The MAX-CSE supports the following streaming commands. For programming purp oses, do not use a hyphen when specifying MPEG functionality . Use MPEG2 and MPEG[...]

NetLinx Programming 81 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSE Streaming Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description GET FORMA T Get a description of the format used by the current incoming video signal. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'GET FORMAT'" V ariable: format = NTSC or P AL. Example: SEND_COMMAND ENCODER,&quo[...]

NetLinx Programming 82 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSE Streaming Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description GET SESSION INFO Retrieves the selected ses- sion details. Session information is extract ed from the SAP Listener or RTSP depending on system configuration. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>, 'GET SESSION INFO <num&[...]

NetLinx Programming 83 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSE Streaming Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description GET URL Get a description of the URL parameters being used by the current audio/video stream. Requests the current configuration of the URL communica tion parameters. The returned information includes: communi cation p roto[...]

NetLinx Programming 84 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSE Streaming Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description GET VSOURCE Get a description of the source type used by t he current video stream. Requests the a description of the current video source type. This video type indicates which rear connector is being used as the video inpu[...]

NetLinx Programming 85 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSE Streaming Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description SET FORMA T Set the video format of the incoming video signal. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'SET FORMAT'" V ariable: format = NTSC or P AL. Example: SEND_COMMAND ENCODER,"'SET FORMAT PAL&a[...]

NetLinx Programming 86 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSE Streaming Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description SET URL Set the URL parameters for the current audio/video stream. The communication parameters must include: communication protocol, IP Address, and port used. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'SET URL <proto[...]

NetLinx Programming 87 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSE Streaming Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description SET VSOURCE Set the source type needed for the video stream. Sets the current video source type for the outgoing (encoded) video stream. Changing this source type redirects the video detection on the MAX unit’s rear video[...]

NetLinx Programming 88 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSD10: Streaming Commands (Port 1) The streaming system on the MAX-CSD10 is located at Por t 1 in NetLinx D:P:S nomenclature. The MAX-CSD10 supports the following streaming commands. For programming purp oses, do not use a hyphen when specifying MPEG functionality . Use MPEG2 an[...]

NetLinx Programming 89 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSD10 Streaming Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description GET FORMA T Get a description of the format used by the current incoming video signal. Requests the configuration of the video output format. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'GET FORMAT'" V ariable: [...]

NetLinx Programming 90 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSD10 Streaming Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description GET SAP IP AL T Get a description of the alternate address and port being used for SAP advertisements. Requests the configuration of the alternate SAP advertisement address and port. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"[...]

NetLinx Programming 91 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSD10 Streaming Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description GET SESSION LIST Get the number of streaming sessions in the SAP session list. Requests the number of entries in the SAP session list. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'GET SESSION LIST'" V ariable: s[...]

NetLinx Programming 92 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSD10 Streaming Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description GET VIDEO Get a description of the current video codec configu- ration. Requests the current configuration of the video system. The returned information includes: codec, reso lution and stream bit rate. Syntax: SEND_COMMA[...]

NetLinx Programming 93 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSD10 Streaming Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description SET RTSP SERVER Sets the information in an RTSP server entry . Configures the contents of an RTSP server entry . Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'SET RTSP SERVER <index><URL> <Address> <Po[...]

NetLinx Programming 94 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide MAX-CSD10 Streaming Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description SET URL Set the URL parameters for the current audio/video stream, when in manual control mode. The communication parameters must include: communication protocol, IP Address, and port used. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>[...]

NetLinx Programming 95 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide RS-232/422/485 Send_Commands (Port 2) The serial port is located at Port 2 in NetLinx D:P:S nomenclature. The serial port supports the following commands and escape sequences. In these examples: <DEV> = device. RS-232/422/485 Send_Commands Command Description B9MOFF Set the po[...]

NetLinx Programming 96 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide RS-232/422/485 Send_C ommands (Cont.) Command Description GET BAUD Get the RS-232/422/485 port’s current communication par ame te rs. The port sends the parameters to the device that requested the information. The port responds with: <port #>,<baud>,<parity>,<[...]

NetLinx Programming 97 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide RS-232/422/485 Send_C ommands (Cont.) Command Description SET BAUD Set the RS-232/422/485 port's communication par ame te rs. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'SET BAUD <baud>,<parity>,<data>,<stop> [485 <Enable | Disable>]'" V[...]

NetLinx Programming 98 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide RS232/422/485 Ports Channels RS232/422/485 ports are Por t 2 on the MAX-CSE. RS-232/422/485 Send_String Escape Sequences (Port 2) This device also has some special SEND_STRING escape sequenc es: If any of the 3 character combinations below ar e found anywhere within a SEND_STRING pr[...]

NetLinx Programming 99 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide IR / Serial Ports Channels RS-232/422/485 Send_Stri ng Escape Sequences Command Description 27,19,<time> Insert a time delay before transmitting the next character . Syntax: SEND_STRING <DEV>,"27,19,<time>" V ariable: time = 1 - 255. Measured in 1 millise[...]

NetLinx Programming 100 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide IR/Serial Port (Port 3) Commands The IR port is located at Po r t 3 in NetLinx D:P:S nomenclature. The following IR and IR/Serial Send_Commands generate control signals for external equipment. In these examples: <DEV> = device. The IR port shall support the following commands[...]

NetLinx Programming 101 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide IR/Serial Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description CTOF Set the duration of the Off time (no signal) between IR pulses for channel and IR function transmissions. Off time settings are stored in non-volatile memory . This command sets the delay time between pulses generated by t he[...]

NetLinx Programming 102 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide IR/Serial Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description POD Disable previously active 'PON' (power on) or 'POF' (power off) command settings. Channel 255 changes are enabled. T his command is used in conjunction with the I/O Link command. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DE[...]

NetLinx Programming 103 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide IR/Serial Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description PTOF Set the time duration between power pulses in .10-second increments. This time increment is stored in permanent memor y . This command also sets the delay between pulses generated by t he 'PON' or 'POF' se[...]

NetLinx Programming 104 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide IR/Serial Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description SET MODE Set the IR/Serial ports for IR or Serial-controlled devices connected to a CardFrame or NetModule. Sets an IR port to either IR, Serial, or Data mode. Note: IR DA T A Mode works best when using both a lower baud rate and [...]

NetLinx Programming 105 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide IR/Serial Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description XCHM Changes the IR output pat- tern for the 'XCH' send command. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'XCHM <extended channel mode>'" Va r i a b l e : extended channel mode = 0 - 4. Example: SEND_C[...]

NetLinx Programming 106 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide I/O Port Commands (Port 4) The I/O port is located at Por t 4 in NetLinx D:P:S nomenclature. In these examples: <DEV> = device.The I/O port supports the following commands. IR RX Port Channels (Port 5) I/O Send Commands Command Description GET INPUT Get the active state for t[...]

NetLinx Programming 107 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide LCD Commands (Port 6) The LCD is located on the front of the unit at Po rt 6 in N etLinx D:P:S nomenclature. The LCD port supports the following com mands. I/O Send Commands Command Description BACKLIGHT Set the LCD backlight level. Sets the backlight level of the LCD to a specifie[...]

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