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Summary

Comrex ACCESS NX 4.1-P1 Firmware Release Notes

Updates with 4.1-P1 Firmware

Lists changes and bug fixes in the 4.1-P1 firmware version for ACCESS NX.

Introduction to ACCESS NX

Unpacking and Checking Contents

Details the items included with the new ACCESS NX Portable unit and instructions for checking them.

About ACCESS NX Portable

Provides an overview of the ACCESS NX Portable, highlighting its features and capabilities.

About Comrex Corporation

Offers background information about Comrex Corporation and its history in broadcast equipment.

Warranty and Disclaimer

Outlines the product warranty terms, limitations, and disclaimers provided by Comrex Corporation.

Controls and Connections

Front Panel Diagram and Descriptions

Identifies and describes the controls and connectors located on the front panel of the ACCESS NX unit.

Top Panel Diagram and Descriptions

Details the ports and indicators on the top panel of the ACCESS NX unit, including USB, Power, Serial, and Ethernet.

Side Panel Diagram and Descriptions

Illustrates and explains the connectors on the side panels, such as MIC/LINE IN, HEADPHONES, and LINE OUT.

Rear Panel Diagram and Descriptions

Shows and describes the rear panel components, including Battery Compartment, Adjustable Strap, and Mixer Port.

Mono vs. Stereo Operation

Explains how audio inputs and outputs are handled differently in mono and stereo modes on the NX unit.

A Simple NX Remote Broadcast

Introduction to CrossLock

Introduction to Switchboard

Getting Started with NX

Powering Up NX

Provides instructions on how to power on the ACCESS NX unit using its internal or external power sources.

Powering Down NX

Details the procedure for safely powering off the ACCESS NX unit.

Controlling NX from the Touch Screen

Describes how to navigate and operate the NX unit using its capacitive touchscreen interface.

Status Bars

Explains the information presented in the top and bottom status bars of the NX display.

Making Connections with NX

Connections with Switchboard

Guides on establishing connections using the Comrex Switchboard server for easy remote access.

Manual Connections without CrossLock

Outlines the process for making direct IP connections using the legacy BRIC-Normal mode.

Manual Connections with CrossLock

Explains how to manually create connections utilizing the CrossLock reliability layer for enhanced stability.

Outgoing Calls

Details the procedure for initiating outgoing connections from the NX unit.

Incoming Calls

Describes how the NX unit handles and displays incoming calls.

Network Manager

Ethernet Network Configuration

Covers the configuration and status of the built-in Ethernet port for network connectivity.

Wi-Fi Network Configuration

Explains how to enable, scan, and configure Wi-Fi adapters for network access.

3 G;4 G Network Configuration

Details the setup for cellular modems, including APN settings for 3G/4G data connections.

POTS Network Configuration

Describes the setup for the optional POTS modem for analog telephone line connections.

Web Browser

Dashboard

Audio Inputs and Outputs

Audio Input Configuration

Details how to configure the mono and stereo audio inputs, including levels and phantom power.

Input Levels

Explains the three fixed preamp settings for Mic/Line inputs: Mic LO, Mic HI, and Line.

Mono;Stereo Input Modes

Describes how to configure input channels for mono or stereo operation and their implications.

Audio Busses

Explains the function of the Program and Producer audio busses for routing audio signals.

Audio Output Configuration

Covers the configuration of headphone and line outputs, including level controls and audio source selection.

Using the Mixer

Explains how connecting the optional mixer affects the Audio I/O menu structure.

Statistics Menus

CrossLock Statistics

Provides real-time network activity and quality metrics during a CrossLock connection.

Remote Statistics

Displays jitter values and frame loss information from the Jitter Buffer Manager.

Channel Statistics

Shows real-time graphs of outgoing and incoming packet rates, segmented by data and overhead.

Profile Manager Menu

Default Profile Settings

Explains how to set and view default profiles for connections, with OPUS Mono as the factory default.

Viewing Profile Details

Describes how to access and view the specific parameters configured within a connection profile.

Local and Remote Settings

Details settings that determine the NX unit's behavior and the remote ACCESS unit's behavior.

Editing and Adding Profiles

Guides on creating new custom profiles or copying existing ones for connection configurations.

System Settings Menu

Connections Settings

Configures general connection parameters like Unit Name and Incoming Connection Password.

Contact Closures Settings

Manages settings for contact closure triggers and auto-connect rules for remotes.

Security Settings

Configures security options including remote control passwords and enabling remote control functionality.

Switchboard Server Settings

Enables and configures the Switchboard Traversal Server for managing connections.

Alternate Modes Settings

Configures alternate operation modes such as BRIC Normal, Modem, and EBU 3326/SIP.

Crosslock Menu

Pinouts

Audio Pinouts (XLR, Line In;Out)

Provides pinout details for XLR, Line In, and Line Out audio connectors on the unit.

Serial Port Pinout

Details the pin configuration for the 8-pin mini-DIN serial port used for data transfer.

Contact Closures Pinouts

Outlines the pinout for the 9-pin mini-DIN connector used for contact closure inputs and outputs.

About the Algorithms

Switchboard Traversal Server (TS)

Configuring Switchboard

Steps to enable and configure the Switchboard Server within the unit's system settings.

Logging In and Setting Up Switchboard

Instructions for creating an account and logging into the Comrex Switchboard server.

Creating Switchboard Users

Guides on adding and managing multiple user accounts for accessing the Switchboard interface.

Contact Lists Management

Explains how to create and manage contact lists to filter codec visibility within Switchboard.

Shares Management

Details how to share codec status with external Switchboard accounts.

Switchboard Theory and Concepts

Explains the underlying principles and challenges of using Switchboard for internet connections.

CrossLock Details

CrossLock and Switchboard Integration

Recommends using CrossLock in conjunction with Switchboard for enhanced connection information.

Making CrossLock Connections via Switchboard

Describes the process of establishing CrossLock connections using the Switchboard service.

Making CrossLock Connections without Switchboard

Explains how to establish CrossLock connections directly, without relying on the Switchboard service.

Device Manager

Using Device Manager

Introduces the Device Manager software for updating, configuring, and managing Comrex devices.

Web Configuration (Toolbox)

Accessing the simplified setup interface via Device Manager for device configuration.

ToolBox

Locations Management

Explains how to save and manage network configurations for different environments.

Configuring Wi-Fi in Toolbox

Details the process of setting up and configuring Wi-Fi connections using the Toolbox interface.

Advanced Network Settings in Toolbox

Covers advanced network configuration options like Preserve after Reset and Use with CrossLock.

Operating NX in a 24;7 Environment

Setting NX for 24;7 Operation

Configures the NX unit for continuous operation, adjusting timeout and reconnection parameters.

Making EBU 3326;SIP Compatible Connections

More About EBU 3326

Provides background on the EBU 3326 standard for codec compatibility.

EBU 3326;SIP Modes

Explains the different modes for making SIP-style calls, including registered and unregistered connections.

Registering with a SIP Server

Details the information required to register the NX unit with a SIP server.

Making SIP Registered Calls

Guides on initiating calls using a registered SIP profile and understanding potential call rejection reasons.

Multi-Streaming

IP Multicast

Multicast Profiles

Explains how to create profiles for configuring ACCESS units as Multicast Senders or Receivers.

Setting Up a Multicast Remote

Details the process of configuring remotes for IP Multicast connections.

Streaming Server Function

Decoding an HTTP Stream

Instructions on how to decode audio streams using supported media players.

POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) Codec Connections

POTS Codec Set-Up For NX Compatibility

Explains the setup requirements for legacy codecs to ensure compatibility with the NX unit.

Using NX With POTS

Guides on connecting and using the NX unit with a POTS modem over analog telephone lines.

Rate Vs. Retrain for POTS Calls

Describes controls for adjusting POTS call connection rates and retraining the modems.

Troubleshooting POTS Connections

Provides troubleshooting tips and rules for resolving issues with POTS codec connections.

Gateway Operation

Connecting as a Gateway

Explains how to configure the NX unit to share its network connection with other devices.

Gateway Setup

Details the network configuration steps for enabling Gateway Mode on the NX unit.

Advanced Settings

Advanced Remote Settings

Covers advanced configurations for remote connections, including backup options.

Auto Fall-Forward Function

Explains the auto fall-forward feature for managing backup connections and reverting to primary.

Profile Settings

Guides on naming new profiles and selecting the channel type for IP or other connection modes.

Local & Remote Settings

Details how local and remote settings affect NX behavior and remote ACCESS unit's behavior.

Advanced Profile Settings

Covers fine-tuning obscure parameters like Frames per Packet for optimal NX performance.

Decoder Downmix Function

Explains how to use the decoder downmix feature to output specific audio channels.

Loss Cushion Settings

Adjusts buffer manager behavior to ignore a percentage of late packets, impacting delay sensitivity.

Retransmit Squelch Settings

Manages buffer manager reaction to data dropouts and packet loss.

Fixed Delay and Delay Cushion

Configures buffer manager behavior to maintain a specified delay or cushion.

UDP Reliability and Max Retransmission

Configures UDP reliability and sets limits on retransmission bandwidth for packet loss.

Connections Settings (System)

Manages system-wide connection settings like disabling congestion avoidance.

Security Settings (System)

Configures system-level security features like remote diagnostics and web server port.

Switchboard Server Settings

Configures Switchboard server address, STUN server, and TCP port.

BRIC Normal Settings

EBU 3326;SIP Settings

HTTP Settings

Modem Settings

Standard RTP Settings

TCP Settings

CrossLock Settings

Advanced 3 G;4 G Network Settings

Appendix A - IP Compatibility

Luci Live Compatibility

Details how to configure the NX for compatibility with Luci Live software for streaming.

Zephyr Xstream Compatibility

Explains the configuration steps for achieving compatibility with Zephyr Xstream devices.

Standard RTP Mode

Describes the Standard RTP mode for receiving basic, unformatted AAC streams.

Appendix B - Information for IT Managers

Appendix C - Using Access on Unidirectional Networks

Decode Side Settings Only

Configures the unit to only receive audio, disabling the return channel.

Encode Side Settings Only

Sets up connections for unidirectional audio transmission, sending audio only.

Full-Time or Triggered Connections

Configures connections for automatic reconnection or triggering via external contact closures.

Appendix D - Using the Comrex Access Decoder Downmix Function

Appendix E - Specifications

Connections Specifications

Lists the pinouts and connector types for all physical connections on the unit.

Audio Specifications

Details the technical specifications for audio inputs and outputs, including impedance and levels.

Power Specifications

Provides information on the unit's power requirements, including AC and DC voltage and wattage.

Physical Specifications

Lists the physical dimensions, weight, and shipping details of the unit.

Comrex Switchboard Traversal Server Use

License and Warranty Disclosures

Software Licenses

Details the software licenses and copyrights associated with the ACCESS NX unit's programs.

Warranty Information

Outlines the product warranty terms and conditions provided by Comrex Corporation.

Comrex Access NX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandComrex
ModelAccess NX
CategoryMedia Converter
LanguageEnglish

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