Avocent MPX1000 User Manual

Avocent

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Chapter 1: Product Overview.......................................................................................... 1

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 1

Features ............................................................................................................................................. 1

Video ........................................................................................................................................... 1

Audio........................................................................................................................................... 1

Control........................................................................................................................................ 2

Benefits............................................................................................................................................... 2

System Overview ................................................................................................................................ 3

System definitions ....................................................................................................................... 3

Understanding User Interfaces.......................................................................................................... 6

Browser-based configuration ..................................................................................................... 6

Front panel display..................................................................................................................... 6

Accessories......................................................................................................................................... 7

Compatibility with Attached Devices................................................................................................. 8

EDID compatibility..................................................................................................................... 8

HDCP compatibility ................................................................................................................... 9

Rack Mount Safety Considerations.................................................................................................. 10

Chapter 2: Hardware Overview ..................................................................................... 11

Transmitter....................................................................................................................................... 11

Receiver ........................................................................................................................................... 13

Media Modules ................................................................................................................................ 16

HDMI media module ................................................................................................................ 16

HD15 media module ................................................................................................................. 16

Chapter 3: Installation ................................................................................................... 19

Getting Ready .................................................................................................................................. 19

Installing Media Modules ................................................................................................................ 19

Transmitter Configuration ............................................................................................................... 20

LAN settings.............................................................................................................................. 20

Validating media LAN connectivity .......................................................................................... 21

Setting explicit receiver bindings (Optional)............................................................................ 22

Receiver configuration (Optional)............................................................................................ 24

Accessing your receiver’s web interface .................................................................................. 24

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S