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AMX Video Decoder MAX-CSD10 Installation Manual

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Installation Guide

MAX-CSD10 Video Decoder

MAX-CSD10 Video Decoder

This unit (FG2178-72) is engineered to provide real-time decoding of streamed digital

video content out as Composite and S-Video signals for distribution onto external

display devices such as a television, plasma screen, or projector, and video display-

capable devices such as AMX Modero Touch Panels.

The rear Ethernet port supports IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (POE) which

enables DC power to be supplied to this device over the unused pairs of wires on the

connected Ethernet cable. FIG. 1 shows the front and rear panel views.

Note: This unit can be mounted onto either a flat surface or into an equipment rack by

first removing the front screws and then attaching it to an AC-RK.

Wiring Installation Procedures

The wiring parameters for the PWR, Serial, and Ethernet ports are described in detail

within the following sections.

Wiring The Power Connector

Use an external power supply (see Power Requirements) to provide power to the

MAX-CSD10 through the rear 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (FIG. 1). The

incoming PWR and GND cable from the power supply must be connected to the

corresponding locations within the PWR connector.

Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) Connection

Caution: If using Power-over-Ethernet as your source of power, you must FIRST

ground the unit to provide ESD protection. Install only a single wire into the (-) GND

side of the rear green 2-pin PWR connector, and then connect the terminal-end of this

same wire to a grounded source. It is recommended that the length of this wire

NOT exceed 6 ft. (1.83 m).

Any 802.3af-compliant POE switch (such as the NXA-ENET24 POE) can

automatically detect the 802.3af-compliant MAX device by its authenticated POE

signature and sense its required load before turning on DC power to the POE Ethernet

port.

Note: Power-over-Ethernet connections work with all existing Category 3, 4, 5, 5e or 6

network cabling, including patch cables and patch-panels, outlets, and other

connecting hardware, without requiring modification.

Reading the Ethernet LEDs

The MAX-CSD10 uses a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to provide 10/100 network

connectivity between the encoder and the network (FIG. 2).

FIG. 1

MAX-CSD10 Video Decoder (front and rear views)

MAX-CSD10 (FG2178-72) Specifications

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.

• Optional 12VDC power input overrides POE when used.

• Power requirements are usage dependant.

• This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed external

power supply rated from 10 to 18 VDC, minimum 500 mA or

equivalent.

Weight: • 2.02 lbs (0.92 kg)

Enclosure: • Metal with black matte finish

Certifications: • FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and UL listed

Video Outputs: • Composite Video (via BNC)

• S-Video (via standard female S-Video connector)

Audio Outputs: • Analog Stereo (RCA connectors - Red/White)

Supported Resolutions: • NTSC (480i)

• PAL (576i)

Supported Video

Codecs:

• MPEG2 (2 Mbps - 6 Mbps)

• MPEG4 (500Kbps - 3 Mbps)

Supported Audio

Codecs:

• MPEG Audio Level 2 (MP2)

• MPEG Audio Level 3 (MP3)

• AAC

Front Panel

Components:

• ID Pushbutton: Used to both set the NetLinx ID (Device only)

assignment and reset the unit back to its factory defaults.

• Status LED: Green LED blinks to indicate both the system and

communication status with the target Master.

• LCD Display: Provides system information such as the

currently used IP Address.

• IR Receiver: Receives 38KHz AMX IR codes.

Rear Panel

Connectors:

• COMPOSITE OUT: Composite Video Output (NTSC or PAL)

via a female BNC connector.

• 12VDC PWR: Single 2-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix (male) captive-

wire connector from an optional 12 VDC power supply

(overrides

POE).

• S-VIDEO OUT: Mini-Din4 port for composite S-Video output.

• ETHERNET 10/100: Single RJ-45 port provides 10/100 Mbps

network communication and

POE. LEDs show communication

activity, connections, speeds, and mode information (FIG. 2).

• AUDIO R/L: Two RCA connectors (Red and White) support

line-level stereo output for analog stereo signals.

• IR/Serial: Single 2-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix (male) captive-wire

connector is used for IR/Serial control output by generating IR

with the use of an IR emitter (while in IR mode). This port can

support high-frequency carriers of up to 1.142 MHz and can

also generate IR with no carrier frequency.

Ethernet

12 VDC

(front)

(rear)

Composite

Ethernet Speed and

S-Video OUT

IR/Serial port

Analog stereo audio

ID button

Status LED

LCD Display IR Receiver

Power

Link Activity LEDs

RS232/422/485

port

Input/Output

port

OUT

(BNC)

LCD Display

MAX-CSD10 Specifications (Cont.)

Rear Panel Connectors

(Cont.):

• RS-232/422/485: Single 9-pin (DB9) port supports RS-232/422/

485 data output including:

- 300, 600, 1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, 19,200, 38,400, and

115,200 Baud rates

- 7 or 8 Data bits

- 1 or 2 Stop bits

- Even, Odd, Mark, Space, and None parity settings

- CTS and RTS handshaking

- XON/XOFF handshaking

• I/O: Two digital binary Input/Output ports for contact closure

(accepts a 4-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix (male) captive-wire

connector). Each input is capable of voltage sensing. Input

format is software selectable with interactive power sensing for

IR ports.

Operating/Storage

Environment:

• Operating Temperature: 0° to 45° C (32° to 113° F)

• Storage Temperature: -30º to 70º C (-22º to 158° F)

• Operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% (non-condensing)

• Operation intended for indoor use only.

Included Accessories: • 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female PWR connector

• 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female I/O connector

• BNC to RCA Adapter

• CC-NIRC IR Emitter cable

• MAX-CSD10 Quick Start Guide

Other AMX Equipment: • AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (FG515)

• CSB Cable Support Bracket (FG517)

• PMB Pole Mount Bracket (FG531)

• STS, Serial To Screw Terminal (FG959)

• Surface Mount Bracket Accessory (FG525)

FIG. 2 Layout of Ethernet LEDs

SPD

L/A

ETHERNET 10/100

SPD - Speed LED lights (yellow) when

and turns Off when the speed

is 10 Mbps.

the connection speed is 100 Mbps

L/A - Link/Activity LED lights

(green) when the Ethernet

cables are connected and terminated

correctly. Blinks when receiving

Ethernet data packets.