50 Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide • Rev 04
2. Hardware Orientation
Video Processors
10) Ethernet Port
One RJ-45 connector is provided for 10/100BaseT Ethernet communications.
For multiple connections, use an Ethernet switch on an isolated network.
Six analog and digital connectors are provided for each M/E. Please note:
~All M/E boards are identical on a VPx. See the “M/E Connectors (VPx)
section on page 52 for details.
~Refer to the “A Word About M/E Connector Priority” section on
page50 for info rmation on M/E connector priority.
14) Unit ID Selector
One 16-position selector (with physical digits 0 - 15) is provided for setting an
unique ID on a VPx The selector enables you to assign logical IDs 1 to 16.
By default, a VPx is configured as an DHCP Client, and it automatically obtains
an IP address when it sees a DHCP Server. Controller Models SC and LC are
configured (by default) as DHCP Servers.
15) Serial Port
One 9-pin D connector is provided for RS-232 serial communications with the
VPx. In Appendix A, see the “Serial Connector” section on page373 for pinouts.
16) AC Connector
One AC Connector is provided to connect the VPx to your AC source.
See the “Program Output Notes” section on page 57 for more information on VPx outputs.
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Depending on your VP or VPx configuration, the M/E connectors on the rear of the chassis
do not necessarily relate 1:1 to the layer buttons in the Controller’s Layer Control Section.
Please note:
The Controller’s layer buttons are arranged left-to-right in order of visual priority,
from the lowest (Mixer 1) to the highest (Mixer 3).
The M/E boards are arranged in order of electronic priority, from the lowest (M/E
3) to the highest (M/E 1).
Electronic priority does not equate 1:1 to visual priority, with regard to the silk-
screened labels on the Controller.
11) M/E 1 Con nectors 12) M/E 2 Connectors 13) M/E 3 Connectors
Note Physical digit 0 equates to logical ID 16.
Note Always ensure that each VPx has a unique ID. During setup,
the ID is used during various configuration procedures.
Note Using the Miscellaneous Menu, you can re-define IDs using
numbers 17 - 32. In Chapter5, refer to the “Miscellaneous
Menu” section on page 196 for details.