RX-50 Managed Display Controller

RX-50 Managed Display Controller

The RX-50 provides display controls for TVs that have an integrated tuner and therefor do not need an additional tuner/decoder set top box. Compatible with the MX-400, MX-100 and MX-GS200 display control protocol, the RX-50 controls the display state using only the coax wiring. This plug-and-play device is easily registered with the WPE MX product by momentarily connecting the RX-50 USB port to the MX headend equipment. Installation requires no further configuration as the RX-50 will automatically discover the appropriate control channel and from that point on is software controlled. The display state can be set using CEC on the TVs HDMI port, RS-232, IR, or via a power relay using the internal GPIO controls. Device controls are script driven using positive feedback to ensure the correct state is reached. Use this device to control a display, set top box, or any other appliance that is easily reached via in-house cable TV coax infrastructure.

Hardware

• Dimensions: 60 mm x 100 mm 15 mm
• Inputs/Outputs:
• USB device port for registration and power
• RF input, connect to house RF
• RF output, connect to TV
• 2.5 mm jack – CIR emitter
• 3.5 mm jack – RS-232 (RS-232 or TTL levels)
• CEC – Utilize the TV’s HDMI-CEC controls
• Status LEDs:
  • Power, 4 bar signal strength, Signal Lock, Managed, and Fault
• Tuner:
  • MHz boundaries, 47 – 1002 MHz VHF/UHF (ATSC, US CableTV)
• Demodulation:
  • ATSC / US Cable TV
  • DVB-T/C
• TV/Display controls:
  • Receives DTV control signals over coax wiring
  • Commercial TVs: DB-9 RS-232 5′ cable and null modem adapter included
  • Consumer TVs: HDMI-CEC (power on/off only)
  • Other devices: Consumer IR emitter, GPIO relay