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3.4. Connecting Steps
ATTENTION!  
3.4.1. Preparing the Network
routing.
ATTENTION!  VINX Encoder and Decoder send certain system commands over multicast packages. If the 
multicast routing is disabled on the network, the signal transmission may fail.
Layer 2 vs. Layer 3 Switch
The VINX  Encoders and Decoders use multicast routing. The managed switch in the network shall offer the 
following capabilities:
 ▪ IGMPv2
 ▪ IGMP snooping
 ▪ IGMP fast leave
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network requirements in the  section.
3.4.2. Point-to-Multipoint Transmission (Multicast Mode)
Connect an HDMI source device (e.g. a computer) to the HDMI input port of the Encoder.
application.
Connect the desired VGA source (e.g.a laptop) to the Encoder.
Optionally for RS-232 serial transmission: connect the desired devices (e.g. a touch Control, relay box) 
to the RS-232 ports by the supplied serial cables.
Optionally for USB extension: connect USB devices to the USB ports of the Decoders. Connect the 
desired host device (e.g. computer) to the Encoder via the USB mini-B type port.
Optionally for audio transmission: connect the desired audio source device (e.g. a media player) to the 
audio input port of the Encoder.
the Decoder
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          Applied cable shall be max. 
then 
to the AC power socket.
For more information about installation techniques please see the Installation Checkpoints section.