MediaCento™ IPX Signal Extenders
Extend HDMI video and USB over a LAN to
an unlimited number of screens!
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Virtually
no distance
limitations!
» Leverage existing network
infrastructure for HD content
distribution.
» Ideal for digital signage and video
distribution applications.
» PoE powered.
» HDCP compliant and Blu-ray ready.
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MediaCento IPX Extenders
MediaCento IPX Multicast
• Transmits HDMI® video and audio over an Ethernet
network to a virtually unlimited number of screens.
Can go as far as your network reaches.
• Uses existing standards-based Ethernet technology
and TCP/IP protocols.
• Can be remotely powered over the Ethernet using
standard 802.3af PoE.
• Provides very high image quality with visually lossless
compression.
• Locking HDMI and power connectors.
• A single transmitter can deliver multimedia to hundreds
of remote displays.
• EDID copy function for optimal PC-to-screen performance.
• Supports serial connections to switch screens on/off.
This IP streaming solution multicasts HDMI video and audio to a nearly
unlimited number of screens on a network. You need one VX-HDMI-POE-MTX
transmitter and one VX-HDMI-POE-MRX receiver for each screen.
Ethernet wiring. It works in point-to-point or point-to-multipoint
configurations. Just plug in as many receivers as you need at your remote
screens.
MediaCento IPX is ideal for distributing digital signage content or other
HD video and audio across an Ethernet network. Because the transmitter
and receivers install directly into your existing LAN infrastructure, integration
is easy. There’s no need to run expensive dedicated links from a back room
to digital signage in lobbies. Transmitters and receivers are PoE powered,
eliminating the need for external power supplies.
Extremely easy to set up and use.
The extender transmits up to 328 feet (100 m) per link but goes even
longer when additional network switches are added to the mix. You can
even use fiber with media converters to go several miles if needed. Its
signal is completely digital from end to end, so your digital content is never
compromised.
Lossless compression for HD extension.
Featuring visually lossless compression and ultra-low latency, the
MediaCento IPX units transmit broadcast-quality video and audio and support
Full 1080p resolution no matter what the distance or the number of screens,
as well as all common PC resolutions (XGA, SXGA, UXGA, WSXGA) up to
1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz.
MediaCento IPX PoE Multicast features IGMP support and packetizes
signals so all your HD source content can be delivered anywhere you want over
MediaCento IPX also supports RS-232 for configuration
and control, and for extending bidirectional control signals. Use this serial
link to switch screens on or off.
There’s no need to configure any IP settings (although more experienced
users can do that if needed). Simply use rotary switches to set the transmitter
and receivers to the same multicast channel and all IP multicasting settings
are automatically configured; then just connect your source, your display(s),
and a network switch. It’s ready to go!
For product specifications and ordering information, see the last page.
The ideal solution for:
» Digital signage in different buildings or stores.
Distributing high-quality medical imaging video across
»
a hospital campus.
Streaming video to classrooms in schools.
»
Multicasting video in command and control room setups.
»
Corporate video sharing and training.
»
» Staging and events.
Digital Displays
HDMI Cables
MediaCento IPX PoE
Multicast Receivers
(VX-HDMI-POE-MRX)
Digital Signage Player
CATx Cables
MediaCento™ IPX PoE
Multicast Transmitters
(VX-HDMI-POE-MTX)
HDMI Cable
Layer 3 Switch
with IGMP
Layer 3 Switch with IGMP
CATx Cable
PC
NOTE: For the best performance, use with a Layer 2 or 3 switch with IGMP support. For details, contact Black Box Tech Support.
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CATx Cables
LAN
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MediaCento IPX PoE Extenders
MediaCento IPX for Video Walls
• All the multicast extension capabilities of the standard
version, but for video wall connections.
• Scales source video for output on a video wall matrix.
• Video wall can be configured for multiple rows and columns.
• Use one transmitter to send video to all video wall receivers.
• Assign source video to any screen in a video wall.
• Easy to configure video wall image using Web-based
interface.
Multicast HDMI video and audio to a virtually unlimited number of screens
on a network and even output a single source video on video walls. The
MediaCento IPX also supports output to video walls, so you can create eyecatching walls to project your message and content on a larger scale.
The extender supports customizable monitor array sizes for any video wall
setup or application. A wall can be configured for multiple rows and columns.
You need just one transmitter and up to 64 receivers for an 8 x 8 wall. Each
receiver scales and outputs the correct part of the picture for its video wall
display. To configure video image output, simply access the system’s Webbased interface. You don’t need to install any software on your source
equipment. Just plug in your HDMI source and begin configuring your matrix.
NOTE: For the best performance, use with a switch with IGMP support.
For details, contact Black Box Tech Support. For a selection of switches, visit
blackbox.com/go/Networking.
For product specifications and ordering information, see the last page.
Digital Displays
MediaCento IPX PoE Multicast
Receivers for Video Walls
(VX-HDMI-POE-VRX)
MediaCento™ IPX PoE Multicast
Transmitter for Video Walls
(VX-HDMI-POE-VTX)
HDMI
Cable
CATx Cable
CATx Cables
Layer 3 Switch
with IGMP
LAN
PC
HDMI Cables
CATx Cables
Layer 3 Switch
with IGMP
A unicast version for point-to-point extension is also available:
MediaCento IPX PoE Unicast
• Transmits HDMI video and audio over an Ethernet network
to a single monitor or display.
• Extends up to 328 feet (100 m) point to point but goes
even longer with network switches added to the mix.
• Visually lossless compression for very high image quality.
• Features EDID copy function and is HDCP compliant.
• Does not even require multicast or IGMP and can be used
in any existing corporate Gigabit network.
This IP streaming solution unicasts HDMI video and audio to a distant screen
on your network. Use the MediaCento to distribute digital signage content or
other HD video and audio across an Ethernet network.
The transmitter and receiver install directly into your existing LAN
infrastructure. The system packetizes signals so your HD source content can
be delivered anywhere over Ethernet wiring, supporting Full 1080p resolution
no matter what the distance, as well as all common PC resolutions (XGA,
SXGA, UXGA, WSXGA) up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz.
For product specifications and ordering information, see the last page.
MediaCento IPX PoE
Unicast Transmitter
(VX-HDMI-POE-UTX)
Digital Display
LAN
MediaCento IPX PoE
Unicast Receiver
(VX-HDMI-POE-URX)
PC
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MediaCento IPX Extenders
MediaCento IPX USB
• Similar to the standard MediaCento IPX PoE (p. 2),
but with additional USB capabilities.
• Ideal for touchscreen applications using the iCOMPEL
Digital Signage system.
• Extend HDMI video and audio signals up to 100 meters
point-to-point using straight or crossover CATx cable.
• Extend high definition video signals over LAN using pointto-point (Unicast Mode) or point-to-multipoint (Multicast
Mode) extension.
• Connect monitors, touchscreens, speakers, keyboards,
mice, and other USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices.
• Support for resolutions up to 1920 x 1080p with HDCP.
Blu-ray ready.
Note: NOT compatible with non-USB models.
Touchscreen
HDMI
USB
Digital Signage Player
HDMI
USB
LAN
MediaCento IPX USB
Transmitter
(UVX-HDMI-POE-TX)
MediaCento IPX USB
Receiver
(UVX-HDMI-POE-RX)
Unicast
(Point-To-Point)
What’s included:
• MediaCento IPX Transmitter or Receiver
• Power supply
• Power cord
• (4) foot pads
• CD-ROM with user manual
Transmitters also include:
Unicast with USB
Multicast
Video Walls
• DB9 F to RJ-11 adapter
• RJ-11 to RJ-11 cable
Kits include:
Multicast Kits
Transmitter
Receiver
Transmitter
Receiver
Transmitter
Receiver
Transmitter
Receiver
1x2
1x4
1x8
Part #
VX-HDMI-POE-UTX
VX-HDMI-POE-URX
UVX-HDMI-POE-TX
UVX-HDMI-POE-RX
VX-HDMI-POE-MTX
VX-HDMI-POE-MRX
VX-HDMI-POE-VTX
VX-HDMI-POE-VRX
VX-HDMI1X2-POE
VX-HDMI1X4-POE
VX-HDMI1X8-POE
• MediaCento IPX Multicast Transmitter
• (2, 4, or 8) MediaCento IPX Receivers
• PoE+ Gigabit Managed Switch (10-port for 2- and 4-port hub; 16-port
for 8-port hub)
• (3, 5, or 9) 2-m (6.5-ft.) Locking HDMI to Standard HDMI Cables
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