Qnex NMP211-G-CU Networked Media Processor User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Qnex
Table of Contents
NMP211-G-CU Networked Media Processor
Networked Media Processor
NMP211-G-CU/NMP211-G-LU
—-Quick Guide—-
1.Product introduction
The Q-NEX Networked Media Processor integrates the Ethernet connection into
the device control system, allowing users to remotely control the device. It
is mainly designed for assisting school’s IT admin to well manage various
electronic facilities in a school, and freeing teachers from complicated
operation of a multimedia classroom.
2.Components of NMP
Networked Media Processor*1
Wireless Mic*1
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Control Panel*1
Touch Panel*1 (Optional) -1-
2.1 NMP front view
2.3 Control panel features
Wireless microphone channel RF: wireless microphone radio frequency indicator
DOWN: switch channel down UP: switch channel up AF: wireless microphone audio
frequency indicator POWER-VOL: wireless microphone volume knob
2.2 NMP rear view interfaces
RJ45 3* 3HDMI matrix Display power supply Electronic projection screen
power supply NMP power supply External device Single pole
double throw power relay Power fuse Electric lock control
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External speaker output Audio output Audio input Mic output Mic input Smart
touch USB ports
(1&2 for USB Host, 3 for USB Device) USB2.0 ports IR learner port Control
Panel connection RS232
Computer: indicator on means HDMI out A switched to HDMI in 1, recommend PC as
input.
Visualizer: indicator on means HDMI out A switched to HDMI in 2, recommend
visualizer as input
HDMI 3: indicator on means HDMI out A switched to HDMI in 3
Display: indicator on means power on the device connected to Display
Light: indicator on means power on the device connected to External, recommend
light
Main power: indicator in blue/red means power on/off MIC: to control volume of
mic when the indicator is on, to
control volume of speaker when the indicator is off VOL.-: the indicator is on
when volume is down to the least VOL indicator light:more indicators on as
volume increases IC Card Areatap the IC card to unlock the panelcan
power on NMP when it’s off VOL.+:the indicator is on when volume is up to the
max. Mute: indicator on means the speaker is mute Lock: indicator on means the
panel is locked
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2.4 Touch panel features
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2.5 Handheld mic features
Communication channel
2.6 Lapel mic features
Frequency
Current frequency
Battery status
2.7 Pairing Touch Panel with Wireless Mic
Pairing steps: 1. Power on microphoneand enter pairing mode. For Handheld
microphone: Press power button 3 times to enter pairing mode
Battery status
Power button
LCD screen Power
a.Press once to power on, long press to power off.
b.When the handheld microphone is on, press the power button to switch to the
next channel.
c.When the handheld microphone is on, continuously click the power button
three times to enter the pairing mode.
Lapel mic port
Power button
Antenna
LCD screen
Volume adjust
Channel pairing: press three
times to enter the pairing mode, the LCD screen
displays IR—; press to
switch channels
For Lapel microphone press round button 3 times to enter pairing mode
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2. Then click on touch Panel or swipe a IC card to turn on NMP, the microphones will automatically pair with the receiver built in the NMP.
3. Get ready before installation
3.1 Require an Admin account of Q-NEX Console from Q-NEX team. Log in
https://mg.qnextech.com/. and bind in NMP devices to a created virtual
organization in the system for identification.
3.2 Prepare the power cable for power out of Display: · Uncovered copper wire
length>=10mm · Wire cable with insulation paste>=25mm · Tighten the single
copper wire
When it is successfully paired, the indicator in front of NMP will turn green as below:
Note: 1) Don’t turn on Q-NEX NMP before setting the wireless microphones in pairing mode, otherwise, the pairing process will fail! 2) Both handheld and lapel microphones are paired with NMP accordingly already before leaving factory, so you DON’T have to pair them when it is FIRST TIME to unbox Q-NEX NMP.
3.2.1 Pry open the shrapnel inside the hole with a screwdriver, in the meantime, insert the thread. Release the screwdriver, the thread will be fastened inside the WAGO. At last, pull the wire to check if it is fixed tightly.
3.2.2 After placing the wires, use the Wire Protection Clip to fasten. Then put on the Shell Base and Shell Cover.
3.3 Prepare the power cable for SPDT switch of External:
Device
L
L
N
Power
3.4 RS232 connection for projector:
For the other end, wiring according to the wiring instructions of the
controlled equipment.
G Ground Rx Receive Tx Transmit
3.5 Speaker connection
+ red – black – black + red
3.6 Electric lock connection Please connect the required interface according
to your electronic lock type.
+: Power output 12V800mA -: Power ground (negative level) I: Door switch
interface D: Door lock status interface C: Relay common end, load capacity
DC3A/30V O: Relay normally open, load capacity DC3A/30V
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4. Wiring and setup
Please follow the instructions below to connect the cables
Note: Installation and repair should only be performed by authorized
personnel.
4.1 Basic installation
Connect the NMP power cable to “POWER IN”.
For Control Panel
Connect the control panel to the NMP “PANEL” port:
If the power indicator on control panel is red, that shows the connection is
well done. Now touch the main power button, the power indicator light turns in
blue, which means it is booted successfully.
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For Touch Panel
(Connect to NMP with CAT Cable)
(1) Screw the wall mount bracket to the desktop stand.
(2) Connect the Touch Panel to network and power up. There are three ways for
connection:
· Connect Touch Panel to NMP by network cable, and power through 12V adapter.
· Connect Touch Panel and NMP to the same switch, and power Touch Panel
through 12V adapter.
· Connect both Touch Panel and NMP to one PoE switch, then no power supply is
required for Touch Panel.
(3) Fasten the wall-mounted bracket into the slots of Touch Panel and make
sure it is fixed.
(4) Initial settings
Make sure that NMP is connected to the network (refer to NMP Quick Guide). Log
in to the Q-NEX Dashboard -Devices-Processor Manager and check the IP address
of this NMP.
Note: · The LAN ports NMP 211-G don’t support POE. · Touch Panel must be on the same LAN as NMP.
It will enter the homepage of Touch Panel after connecting successfully.
Warning
Do not power Touch Panel through adapter and POE at the same time, it will
cause Touch Panel to be short-circuited and burned. This kind of damage is not
covered by the warranty.
Input the IP address on the Touch Panel and click Connect.
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Connect NMP to the Ethernet :
If the yellow and green LED light of Ethernet port is flickering, which means
the network connection is successful.
Add NMP to Console By web Log in to Q-NEX dashboard (check your email for the
initial administrator account / password), enter the Device/Processor Manager
page, and click on the “Add Device” to add a new NMP into the system:
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Note: Keep the gross output power of both “Display”and
“Screen” port under 1,200 W. The current-carrying capacity of
the”External”switch
should not exceed 1200W Power control of control panel or touch panel:
SCREEN: Replace the plug of projection screen with WAGO connector, connect to
SCREEN port. (Note: Projection screen only)
UP
N
DOW N
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Put in a device name (can be “Classroom One”, for example) and device ID indicated on NMP (product S/N). Select a group where the NMP is classified (for example, “Grade One” in a school). Set the startup linkage parameters as required, and click Save:
Add NMP to Console By APP
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Scan the QR code on the NMP through the scan button on the device page and follow the steps to add the new NMP.
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When the NMP device info is successfully submitted, and verified by Q-NEX system online, the “Status” will turn green.
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Projection screen up and down can be controlled via Q-NEX Console, mobile APP
or Touch Panel after successful connection.
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Both control panel and touch panel only control the input source switching of
HDMI out A, press the button to switch directly to the corresponding channel,
and the signal light is on.
4.3 Video matrix switch
NMP supports HDMI output to three displays. Connect display devices, like TV,
projector, and IFP, to HDMI OUT, and connect HDMI devices, such as PC,
document camera, IQShare etc., to HDMI IN.
Please operate on Q-NEX APP or Q-NEX Console to switch the input source of HDMI out B and HDMI out C.
4.2 Power control
DISPLAY: Replace the plug of the display devices (projector and projection
screen, TV, IFP, etc.) with WAGO connector, Connect the WAGO connector to the
DISPLAY port of NMP.
To realize power control of devices with RS232 connection (e.g., projector),
please connect the device through the RS232 of NMP as well.
EXTERNAL: For other devices that need to control power, such as lights, please
connect the device to the EXTERNAL power switch control port according to the
installation of a single-pole double-throw switch:
SPDT switch L
N
Warning: Do not input power to “External”, otherwise it will cause NMP
irreparable fatal failure.
Light
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Touch USB: Route touch signals from different HDMI inputs to a touch display (should be HDMI A). For example, if an interactive flat panel (as HDMI A) can work with a PC for 10 touches, but only one touch with a document camera, then when switching signal from PC to document camera, the interactive flat panel will accordingly enable 10 touches to one touch.
Note: The Touch USB feature works only when the touch display is compatible with the input devices for touch.
Input device
Touch USB HDMI
Touch USB Display
HDMI
HDMI Input device
Touch USB
4.4 Audio control
NMP has a built-in power amplifier, 2*(40w+40w), that can be connected to
passive speakers. Replace the speaker cable with a Phoenix audio connector and
plug into the speaker interface. Up to two pairs of passive speakers can be
connected.
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Volume adjustment or mute can be operated via control panel or touch panel.
Sound muted when MUTE lights up.
Touch panel can also adjust treble and bass, switch the audio source of HDMI
out A as well.
Through 3.5mm line in, NMP can support devices with audio output such as mobile phones, operation can be done via control panel-AUDIO.
4.5 Microphone control
4.5.1 Wireless microphone connection:
Put the wireless microphone close to the NMP and turn it on. After frequency
pairing is successful, there will be a beep and the corresponding MIC
indicator on the front of the NMP will light up.
4.5.2 Wired microphone connection: The wired microphone can be connected to
the NMP through a 6.5mm mic cable. Sound of wired and wirless microphone get
mixed and output.
4.5.3 Microphone volume adjustment:
For Control Panel The microphone is under control when it lights up. At this
time,the operations of increasing the volume, decreasing the volume and muting
are only for the microphone.
For Touch Panel Touch panel can adjust microphone volume, treble and bass.
4.6 Air-conditioner control
Connect infrared transmitter to “IR” port of NMP, and aim the transmitter at
the air conditioner, and ensure there should be no blocks in between the
transmitter and the air conditioner.
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Select infrared control edit module of a certain NMP to identify
the new A/C control code, follow the instruction as below
Click the “New A/C control code” then the “start ”
button
While analyzing, aim the A/C remote control at the infrared
learning hole on NMP, and press the power button
After identified successfully, fill in the A/C brands, models,
and save Select the
air-conditioner
control
code
from
pull-up
menu1,
and save.
Now control the air conditioner on Q-NEX Console or touch
panel.
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5 Q-NEX Console
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5 Touch Panel
Login Q-NEX console -> Dashboard -> Devices -> Processor manager.
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4.7 IR remote control settings
IR remote control module is available for unrecognized air
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conditioners or other devices using infrared remote control.
Connect infrared transmitter to “IR” port of NMP, and aim the
transmitter at the device, and ensure there will be no blocks in
between the transmitter and the device.
Login Q-NEX console -> Dashboard -> Devices -> Processor manager.
Select infrared control edit module of a certain NMP to learn the new remote
control code, follow the instruction as below: click the “New remote control
code” Choose the type of IR control device Click “start to learn” While
analyzing, aim the remote control at the infrared
learning hole on NMP, and then press the function button After identified
success, add information of control code and
save. Select the target remote control code, save and done. Rmote control on
Q-NEX Console or touch panel.
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5. Common problems and solutions
Problem: The microphone button will flash when you long press it. It means
entering the pairing state of the WX-U32 microphone. Solution: It is non-fault
problem. No need to operate, just wait a few seconds and use it as normal.
If you encounter any problems during installation and use, please contact us:
info@qnextech.com
As of the date of manufacture, the product has been tested and found to comply
with specifications for CE marking.
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www.QnexTech.com info@QnexTech.com 6th Bldg. High-Tech Base. Fuzhou Fujian
Prov. China
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