AMX MAX-CSD10 Leaflet

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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.