Digitalinxip Ipex2101 H.264 Streaming Encoder Installation Guide

DIGITALINXIP IPEX2101 H.264 Streaming Encoder

Product Overview

IPEX2101 Encoder
The DigitalinxIP IPEX2101 encodes / transmits HDMI video and audio over a 1Gb network infrastructure using h.264 AVC encoding with a configurable data rate up to 30 Mbps. The IPEX2101 supports video signals up to 1080p@60 Hz. An analog audio output port de-embeds 2 channel stereo audio from the embedded HDMI content ingested into encoder. The encoder supports control of 3rd party devices via RS232.

The IPEX2101 supports PoE and can be powered remotely by compatible power source equipment, such as a PoE Ethernet switch, eliminating the need for a nearby power outlet.

IPEX2102 Decoder
The Digitalinx IP IPEX2102 decodes HDMI video and audio from an IPEX2101 stream over a 1Gb network infrastructure using h.264 AVC encoding. The IPEX2102 outputs video up to 1080p@60 Hz and can scale the video content either by user defined preference or automatically based on the native resolution of the connected display while seamlessly switching between sources. Depending on the needs of the installation, multiple IPEX2102 devices can be configured to make a video wall configuration. An analog audio output port de-embeds 2 channel stereo audio from the embedded HDMI content, while still passing the audio to the HDMI output. The decoder supports control of 3rd party devices via RS232.

The IPEX2102 supports PoE and can be powered remotely by compatible power source equipment, such as a PoE Ethernet switch, eliminating the need for a nearby power outlet.

Package Contents per Device

1. Installation Guide
2. Power Supply with US, UK, EU, and AU adapters
3. 3-pin Removable Screw Terminal (2 ea)
4. Mounting Ears (2 ea)

Front and Rear Panels

IPEX2101 Front Panel

1. Power indicator
   • When ON; encoder is powered on
   • When OFF; encoder is powered off
2. Status indicator
   • When ON; encoder detects valid input signal
   • When BLINKING; encoder detects no input signal
   • When OFF; encoder is powered OFF or in the boot up process

IPEX2101 Rear Panel

• A. 12V DC power input
• B. Analog audio output
• C. HDMI input
• D. RS232 Connection
• E. LAN connection with PoE support
• F. Factory default reset

IPEX2102 Front Panel

1. Power indicator
   • When ON; encoder is powered on
   • When OFF; encoder is powered off
2. Status indicator
   • When ON; encoder detects valid input signal
   • When BLINKING; encoder detects no input signal
   • When OFF; encoder is powered OFF or in the boot up process
3. Identification button – Shows hostname / alias on TV display

IPEX2102 Rear Panel

• A. 12V DC power input
• B. Analog audio output
• C. HDMI output
• D. RS232 connection
• E. LAN connection with PoE support
• F. Factory default reset

System Installation Instructions

Connecting Devices to Network Switch
A 1GbE PoE managed network switch must be configured for multicast video operation.
Liberty has documented several network switch settings for many common switch manufacturers, see documents related to this product on the product page of the Liberty AV website (www.libav.com).
Connect Category 5e/6 cable from the network switch to the appropriate 2100 devices LAN port.
Use TIA/EIA-568B crimp pattern for Category cable termination.

Best Practice
When installing the AV endpoints, create a spreadsheet of all 2100 devices notating the MAC address, as well as noting attached source/sync devices. This will aid in fast final system commissioning that could be done remotely by accessing the AV system server via VPN or via port forwarding. See Arranger Documentation for more information on how to access the server and set up port forwarding.

Device IP Settings
The 2100 series devices default to auto IP i.e. 169.254.0.0/16 Network ID so the devices can be found easily without the use of an IP scanner. The Arranger controller as well as the endpoints can be changed easily to DHCP so an IP address to the device automatically if desired but for initial login be sure your PC to access the Arranger server is in the 169.254.0.0/16 Network ID range.

Connecting HDMI Devices
Use only high quality High Speed HDMI cables rated for 10.2Gbps, do not exceed HDMI cable lengths over 5m/15’ for devices HDMI connections to AV sources and displays.

Connecting Audio Devices
Connect an unbalanced line level audio device either to the encoder or decoder, the 2100 devices de-embeds the two channel embedded HDMI audio stream.
Note: Audio output is 2 channel stereo audio only and is not capable of downmixing multi channel audio

Connecting Serial / RS232 Compatible Devices
The RS232 connections on the devices provide a means to control 3rd party devices using the API or through Arranger. Connect the TX, RX, and ground control signal wires to the removable 3-pole terminal block, be sure the wiring from transceiver to the device is TX – RX, RX – TX, G – G. See illustration below

Device / System Control

Arranger is an AVoIP server application that will configure and manage the IPEX2101 and the IPEX2102 endpoints on an AV IP Network. Arranger is licensed per endpoint for one AV Network and a license unlock code should have been provided upon purchase of the Arranger DigiIP 2100 series license.
If you are missing the license unlock code contact [email protected] and have serial number of the hardware controller nearby to confirm system license

Connect Arranger Controller
The provided Arranger hardware controller with the DigitalinxIP system should be hardwired via Ethernet to the AV network switch.

Arranger Server Login
Once the hardware controller has been connected to the AV Network, the Arranger server application can be accessed via web browser on any PC that is connected to the same AV Network switch. By default the IP address for the Arranger server is 169.254.1.1. For initial system setup your PC will need to be in the same Network ID, i.e. 169.254.1.1/16.

Upon first login of the Arranger server you will be asked for an unlock code for your license, once the license has been entered you will be prompted for login credentials, by default the user name is admin and the password is admin to login to the system initially.

Once logged in you will be asked to change the admin login password.

Best Practice
Log the changed password that you created in your project documentation spreadsheet.

Once logged in you can configure, manage and control all signal types for the DigitalinxIP 2100 series devices. A complete operation manual and API for the Arranger system is located in the Arranger server application.

Application DiagramsIPEX2101 Technical Specifications

IPEX2102 Technical Specifications

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