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Summary of Contents for AVB-DWP-TX-MULTI-DXLINK

Page 1: ...ver DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters Receiver DXLink Multi Format Wallplate Transmitter DXLink Multi Format Decor Style Wallplate Transmitter US DXLink Multi Format Transmitter Module DXLink HDMI Transmitter Module DXLink HDMI Receiver Module REV J 06 20 2013 ...

Page 2: ... switch on and off any load that is properly connected to our lighting Products as long as the AMX lighting Products are under warranty AMX also warrants the control of dimmable loads that are properly connected to our lighting Products The dimming performance or quality thereof is not warranted due to the random combinations of dimmers lamps and ballasts or transformers d AMX software and firmwar...

Page 3: ...33 General Hazard Precautions 33 Setup Information 34 Wallplate Transmitters Attaching Signal Transport Cables 51 Multi Format TX or HDMI TX Attaching Signal Transport and Control Cables 53 Multi Format TX or HDMI TX Applying Power 54 HDMI RX Attaching Signal and Control Cables 55 HDMI RX Applying Power 56 Serial Data Transfer and IR Flow Control 57 Optional Multi Format TX HDMI TX and HDMI RX Wir...

Page 4: ...n DXLink Transmitter Receiver SEND_COMMANDs 97 DXLink System SEND_COMMANDs 98 SEND_STRING Escape Sequences 99 Enova DVX Switchers DXLink SEND_COMMANDs 100 Troubleshooting 101 Overview 101 Basic Troubleshooting 101 Determining HDCP Compliance 102 Power Issues 102 DXLink Connection Issues 103 Network Setup Issues 104 Technical Support 104 Appendix A Upgrading the Firmware 105 Overview 105 Preparing ...

Page 5: ...ble Pinout 128 DVI Pinout for DVI to HDMI Cable Adapter 129 Appendix E Supported Input Resolutions 131 Available Pixel Display and Refresh Rate 131 Appendix F Supported Output Resolutions 135 HDMI and DVI Supported Output Resolutions 135 Digital Video Output Resolution Support 136 Appendix G Ground Wire Attachment 141 Attaching a Ground Wire to a Common Earthed Ground 141 Attaching a Ground Wire t...

Page 6: ...Contents iv Instruction Manual DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters Receiver ...

Page 7: ...ctive smocks and conductive work mats are specifically designed for this purpose Anyone performing field maintenance on AMX DXLink equipment should use an appropriate ESD field service kit complete with at least a dissipative work mat with a ground cord and a UL listed adjustable wrist strap with another ground cord These items should not be manufactured locally since they are generally composed o...

Page 8: ...coming from your AMX product turn it off immediately and call technical support For products with multiple power supplies in each unit make sure all power supplies are turned on simultaneously Use surge protectors and or AC line conditioners when powering AMX products Only use a fuse s with the correct fuse rating in your enclosure Make sure the power outlet is close to the product and easily acce...

Page 9: ...ce que tous les blocs d alimentation des appareils dotés de blocs d alimentation multiples dans chaque unité soient allumés simultanément Servez vous de protecteurs de surtension ou de conditionneurs de lignes à courant alternatif lorsque vous mettez les appareils AMX sous tension Placez uniquement des fusibles de calibre exact dans les boîtiers Veillez à ce que la prise de courant soit proche de ...

Page 10: ...thout notice US FCC Notice The United States Federal Communications Commission has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of the users of this product Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are de...

Page 11: ...net is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Department of Energy and the U S Environmental Protection Agency Other products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners Warnings and Cautions This manual uses the following conventions and icons to draw attention to actions or conditions that could potentially cause pro...

Page 12: ...Notices 6 Instruction Manual DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters Receiver ...

Page 13: ...l audio embedded with the HDMI signal digital audio over S PDIF or analog stereo audio Either analog or digital video is transmitted out of the DXLink output The active video selection is made using one of two methods 1 Automatic which selects digital video as the priority video input or analog video when no digital video is present 2 Active ICSP command video input selection from a bound NetLinx ...

Page 14: ...EDID output scaling to ensure an appropriate output resolution plus it supports a Manual override option for setting up custom resolutions and a Bypass option The HDMI RX also has IR ports Note If a DVI D signal is used via a DVI to HDMI cable adapter the advanced audio support from HDMI will not be available Note These DXLink products support several different modes which are available for system...

Page 15: ...ity to configure the scaling output by automatically selecting destination defined resolutions Supports HDMI embedded digital audio digital audio over S PDIF and analog stereo audio Standard twisted pair cable saves time and installation effort The USB port on the HDMI Receiver passes keyboard and mouse USB signals to control a remote computer The Transmitter s USB port acts as a Host The Transmit...

Page 16: ...AN or directly to the Controller see page 37 Extender Mode Standalone A standalone DXLink TX RX pair are connected directly to each other as a simple extender solution see page 38 The switcher can be either an Enova DGX Switcher or an applicable Enova DVX Solution see page 8 A wallplate in a standalone configuration requires power via a DXLink power injector Transmitters Note If a DVI D signal is ...

Page 17: ...he NetLinx ID device only and provides additional functionality such as placing the device in Static IP Mode or DHCP Mode Multi Format TX and HDMI TX LEDs Note For detailed behavior of the NetLinx Link Act and Status LEDs on the module s front see page 61 For detailed behavior of the RJ 45 connector LEDs on the module s rear see page 48 Multi Format TX and HDMI TX Indicator LEDs LED Normal Display...

Page 18: ...coupled with digital or analog video path USB Host port Mini B USB connector supports USB host for receiving keyboard mouse commands from a specific RX USB port will be supported in a future firmware upgrade Power LED Indicates when the Wallplate TX is powered on Components located on left and bottom edges of Wallplate TX Reset button left Resets the Wallplate TX s CPU acts like a power cycle soft...

Page 19: ...plate TX is configured to pass HDMI with embedded audio default The Decor Wallplate TX has a number of front panel components some can been seen when a standard decor style front cover plate is attached and some are hidden by the plate FIG 4 shows all of them The cover plate is customer provided to allow matching the individual decor of an environment or matching other standard decor covers in a r...

Page 20: ...late TX have been configured to pass one of the following types of analog video for SEND_COMMAND information see page 86 C composite or Y c two component Y PB PR or RGB three component RGBHV five component or RGBS four component Audio Green The Wallplate TX and Decor Wallplate TX have been configured to pass analog audio as the audio source being embedded on the DXLink output connection coupled wi...

Page 21: ...s for digital video and embedded digital audio When more than one audio signal is present and the default auto mode is enabled HDMI embedded audio takes precedence over S PDIF and analog audio When a NetLinx Central Controller is connected an audio format SEND_COMMAND is available the Transmitter must be set for network connectivity via 3 Toggle to select the desired audio source see page 90 The H...

Page 22: ...sfers the data to the destination device The transfer of data can also be made from the destination to the source In addition to being directly connected to a device this port can be connected as an independent native NetLinx control port from a networked NetLinx Central Controller IR RX Port The IR RX port is used for IR control see page 22 This port is a 3 5 mm stereo jack In addition to being d...

Page 23: ...the rear of the Wallplate TX are a DXLink RJ 45 connector and a DIP switch The Decor Wallplate TX also has its DXLink connector on the rear but its DIP switch is on the front see page 21 The front can be covered with a customer provided standard decor style front cover plate DXLink Output Connector The DXLink RJ 45 connectors transport digital video embedded audio bidirectional control and Etherne...

Page 24: ...ss Auto default or Manual For information on using the Scaling button and options for persisting the Scaling Mode see page 59 Program port This port is a USB mini B connector IR LEDs TX and RX LEDs indicate active IR communication 232 RS 232 LEDs TX and RX LEDs indicate active serial communication NetLinx LEDs Link Act LED indicates network communication activity The Status LED indicates unit stat...

Page 25: ...e from a locally connected DC supply of 12 V An automatically adjusting universal 110 220 IEC power supply is provided The power supply is ENERGY STAR qualified to ensure maximum efficiency and savings HDMI RX Indicator LEDs LED Normal Display Indicates Power Green Power is applied to the Receiver Video Green A video signal is present through the Receiver Audio Green An embedded audio signal is pr...

Page 26: ...ts data from the source device and transfers it via the twisted pair cable to the HDMI RX which in turn transfers the data to the destination device or the transfer of data can also be made from the destination to the source In addition to being directly connected to a device this port can be connected as an independent native NetLinx control port from a networked NetLinx Central Controller IR RX ...

Page 27: ...te TX the front can be covered with a customer provided standard decor style front cover plate 1 Toggle is used for enabling disabling the physical ICS LAN 10 100 port see page 41 2 Toggle is used for setting the DXLink Modules to either automatically or manually determine the DXLink Mode see page 41 3 Toggle is used for enabling disabling network connectivity of the DXLink Transmitter or Receiver...

Page 28: ...plays will still show content from the source device even when the source device is also routed to non compliant displays Non compliant devices can be easily identified because they display a dark red image or an orange image to indicate the authentication process failed IR Control on HDMI TX Multi Format TX and HDMI RX Optional The following two items are required for IR control In addition a com...

Page 29: ...see example on page 38 For further information reference 2 Toggle DIP switch settings for DXLink Mode see page 41 and DXLink System SEND_COMMANDs see page 98 Quick Reference Table Modes for Handling Addressing Networking Mode Description IP Addressing Mode IP Addressing Modes refer to network connection settings By default all network connection settings are turned OFF Static IP Mode This mode con...

Page 30: ...efer to displaying and setting the IR port active system settings as IR Serial or Data modes GET MODE SEND_COMMAND The GET MODE SEND_COMMAND reveals the active system IR Serial or Data settings SET MODE SEND_COMMAND The SET MODE SEND_COMMAND changes the active system settings For further information see IR SEND_COMMANDs on page 91 Quick Reference Table Modes for Handling Video Processing Mode Desc...

Page 31: ...the use of any other power supplies or PoE injectors as these may potentially damage the DXLink equipment To use PS POE AT TC or PDXL 2 as a power source the TX and RX modules require firmware v1 2 40 for TX and v1 0 80 for RX or above Power Budget When installed in conjunction with the Enova DGX Digital Media Switcher use the Enova DGX Configuration Tool located at www amx com enova to determine ...

Page 32: ...e mounting options including rack surface or pole for V Style Mounting kits see www amx com Wallplate TX Dimensions Depth Width Height 1 31 in 3 33 cm 5 98 in 15 20 cm 4 69 in 11 90 cm Wallplate TX Weight Approximately 1 4 lb 0 64 kg Wallplate TX Shipping Weight Approximately 2 0 lb 0 91 kg Wallplate TX Mounting Options Wallplate TX mounts onto standard double gang US UK or EU back boxes Decor Wal...

Page 33: ...dia Switchers Enova DVX 3155HD Enova DVX 3150HD Enova DVX 2155HD Enova DVX 2150HD Included Accessories Desktop power supply ENERGY STAR qualified 1 per module Important Only the provided desktop power supply should be used and it must not be altered in any way Compatible Optional Equipment CC NIRC NetLinx Emitter Cable FG10 000 11 IR03 External IR Receiver Module FG IR03 PDXL 2 FG1090 170 PS POE A...

Page 34: ...with a DVI to HDMI cable adapter DisplayPort input only with HDMI cable adapter Video Data Rate max 4 95 Gbps 6 75 Gbps Video Pixel Clock max 165 MHz 225 MHz Progressive Resolution Support 480p up to 1920x1200 60 Hz including but not limited to those resolutions listed on page 136 and page 139 Interlaced Resolution Support 480i 576i 1080i including but not limited to those resolutions listed on pa...

Page 35: ... The analog video input connection provides a fixed EDID set For the EDID list see the specifications in the Enova DGX DXLink Twisted Pair Boards chapter in the Installation Manual Enova DGX 8 16 32 Digital Media Switchers Input Voltage nominal 1 0 Vpp differential Input Re clocking CDR Yes Input Equalization Yes adaptive Input Connector HDMI Type A female Propagation Delay typical 5 μs RX Output ...

Page 36: ...deo C Composite Progressive Resolution Support 480p up to 1920x1200 60 Hz Interlaced Resolution Support 480i 576i 1080i Auto Adjust Input Supported RGB Input Signal Level Range 1 Vpp nominal RGB Input Impedance 75 ohm HV Sync Input Signal Level Range 2 to 5 Vpp HV Sync Input Impedance 2 5 pF typical 10 pF max Digital Processing 24 bit 165 MHz Y Pb Pr Input Signal Level Range 1 0 Vpp for Y 700 mVpp...

Page 37: ...24 bit S PDIF Sample Rate 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 96 kHz S PDIF Input Signal Level Range 200 mVpp to 600 mVpp terminated S PDIF Input Impedance 75 ohm Analog to Digital Reference Level 2 5 dBu 0 dBfs Connector 3 5 mm mini stereo jack analog stereo RCA jack S PDIF RX Output Output Signal Types Stereo analog Analog Output Level max 2 dBu unbalanced Analog Output Frequency Response 0 dB to 0 5 dB 20 H...

Page 38: ...Product Overview and Specifications 32 Instruction Manual DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters Receiver ...

Page 39: ...nd Receivers All equipment should be installed in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient temperature In a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient room temperature Caution To protect the equipment from overheating do not operate in an area that exceeds 104 F 40 C and follow the clea...

Page 40: ...e with NetLinx Studio and its Telnet interface NetLinx experience should include changing device addresses binding devices updating firmware etc The remainder of the Setup Information section covers information for system setup power budget planning network loop concerns DIP switch settings mounting options chassis grounding cable requirements and recommendations including RJ 45 pinouts and LED be...

Page 41: ... special requirements Before installing in the final location place the equipment close together so that the destination monitor and a PC for control can be seen simultaneously if adjustments are necessary Scaling adjustments can be made using SEND_COMMANDs see page 79 For Enova DGX Switchers DGX Configuration Software can also be used to make scaling adjustments via the switcher see the switcher ...

Page 42: ...s have 1 DXLink output connector each System Setup Options Enova DGX DXLink Boards with DXLink Transmitters Receivers DXLink Module Wallplate Input Board Output Board DXLink Module HDMI TX Module DXLink Twisted Pair DXLink Twisted Pair HDMI RX Module HDMI TX Module DXLink Twisted Pair Any board Not applicable Multi Format TX Module DXLink Twisted Pair DXLink Twisted Pair HDMI RX Module Multi Forma...

Page 43: ...ed pair cable Twisted pair cable Twisted pair cable Twisted pair cable Source Destination Destination Destination Destination Source Source Source HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI cable Twisted pair cable Switcher Switcher Switcher TX acts like a repeater TX acts like a sink TX acts like a sink Example A When a Receiver acts like a source its key do...

Page 44: ...ing the overall power draw on the switcher When local power is restored it automatically replaces the power over the DXLink line DXLink power When modules are being powered by an Enova DGX DXLink board PDXL 2 or PS POE AT TC using power via the DXLink line to maintain the switcher s power redundancy we recommend that you Determine the power budget based on the Input Output boards used and the quan...

Page 45: ... no way detrimental to the system as long as both power supplies are operational In this case necessary power will be pulled evenly from both supplies However the loss of one power supply will result in the system being non operational from a normal non redundant system capability perspective In the Event of a Power Supply Failure If an Enova DGX power supply fails check the following to determine...

Page 46: ... for enabling disabling special Receiver Transmitter functionality are located on the bottom of the Receiver and the Transmitters FIG 18 on the rear of the Wallplate TX left in FIG 19 and on the front of the Decor Wallplate TX right in FIG 19 Note DIP switch settings on any of these DXLink products are read only on reboot After the settings are read any adjustments of the toggles will not be imple...

Page 47: ... LAN 10 100 port the 1 Toggle must be set to ON Caution Option B Because the DXLink connection carries network activity passed from the switcher do not connect the ICS LAN 10 100 port on the Transmitter or Receiver to the same LAN as the switcher because a network loop will result For information on avoiding network loops see page 40 Setting DIP Switch 2 to Set the DXLink Mode The 2 Toggle can be ...

Page 48: ...he DXLink Transmitter or Receiver If enabled it allows the Transmitter or Receiver to be configured to connect to a NetLinx Central Controller used for controlling the DXLink unit and allowing Ethernet traffic see page 42 Note Wallplate TX Before the DIP switch toggles can be set the mounting bracket must be removed unscrew the four screws from the bracket and set it aside Decor Wallplate TX Set b...

Page 49: ...f the other DXLink unit to the network In a standalone setup using NetLinx control of the DXLink serial IR ports only one of the DXLink units should be connected to the network the unit with 1 Toggle enabled Important When connecting a Transmitter or a Receiver in a standalone pair setup to a Master or Virtual Master for upgrade purposes 1 2 and 3 Toggles must be ON Common Scenarios DIP Switch Tog...

Page 50: ...een the surface and the vent holes If not using V Style brackets be sure to leave a gap between the top of the unit and the surface for heat to escape Mounting Options for Wallplates Wallplate TX The holes in the Wallplate TX s mounting bracket are designed to accommodate a variety of double gang back boxes using two or four screws Two types of screws are provided standard and metric Be sure to or...

Page 51: ...driver 6 foot ground wire with ring terminal ends provided Note Currently shipping DXLink Transmitters and Receivers provide a designated ground location on the rear of the chassis for attaching a ground wire For instructions on attaching a ground wire to DXLink Modules without a designated ground location see page 142 Attaching a Ground Wire to a Common Earthed Ground Connect the running end of t...

Page 52: ...round screw on the rear look for the grounding symbol If the DXLink Wallplate does not have a designated screw use the screw directly above the DXLink RJ 45 connector on the rear for grounding To attach a ground wire to a DXLink Wallplate or Decor Wallplate TX 1 If powered power down the unit by removing the DXLink cable from the rear 2 Remove the ground screw and washer for the applicable unit as...

Page 53: ...e stretched to their full length between the Transmitters and Receivers and the enclosure Cable runs with a minimum specification of ANSI TIE EIA 568A 5 and ratings of 250 MHz or better may be used with DXLink equipment However cable run topology and environmental influences can affect the overall successful distance capabilities of these runs For successful deployments up to 100 meters without co...

Page 54: ...sure or between modules in a standalone system Service loops or coils of the cable may reduce the overall cable performance and should be minimized whenever possible RJ 45 LEDs ICS LAN 10 100 Connector LEDs modules only The following information applies to the LEDs on the ICS LAN 10 100 connector on the modules FIG 27 Note that 1 Toggle must be set to ON or ICS LAN functionality will not be provid...

Page 55: ...eceivers It also applies to the DXLink LEDs on the bottom edge of the Wallplate TX and the DXLink LEDs on the front of the Decor Wallplate TX Yellow On Authenticated HDCP handshaking has occurred successfully Flashing Video active no HDCP Off No Video Green On DXLink connection established in Endpoint Mode between TX or RX and switcher in Extender Mode between TX and RX Off DXLink connection not e...

Page 56: ...al Stereo Audio Out connector Analog stereo audio signal These exceptions apply In order for audio to be sent out of the analog stereo audio connector on the HDMI RX it must have originated or be embedded in the HDMI signal on the Enova DGX Digital Media Switcher Enova DVX Solution or Transmitter as a 2 channel signal either analog stereo or 2 channel PCM Multi channel 2 channel L PCM formats will...

Page 57: ...e DXLink RJ 45 connector on the rear of the unit b Attach unit to the back box with four screws through the large screw holes c Important If a network connection is required set 3 Toggle to ON see page 42 3 Wallplate TX Reattach unit to the mounting bracket with the four screws removed in Step 2a 4 Decor Wallplate TX a Check LEDs for normal display see the table on the next page b Attach standard ...

Page 58: ... TX or Decor Wallplate TX Wallplate TX and Decor Wallplate TX Indicator LEDs LEDs Normal Display Indicates Digital Video default Green The Wallplate TX and Decor Wallplate TX have been configured to pass HDMI for SEND_COMMAND information see page 86 Analog Video One of the 3 LEDs will be Green The Wallplate TX and Decor Wallplate TX have been configured to pass one of the following types of analog...

Page 59: ...air cable to the DXLink connector for UTP transport to the switcher or HDMI RX 4 Stereo Audio In jack optional Plug in the analog audio cable from the stereo audio source into the Stereo Audio In jack For audio precedence information see page 50 5 Digital Audio In jack optional Insert the S PDIF RCA plug on the digital audio cable from the digital audio source into the Digital Audio In jack For au...

Page 60: ... for the ungrounded sources destinations with respect to the DXLink Transmitters Receivers and switcher see page 45 The following instructions do not apply if you are using power from the switcher via the DXLink line in an endpoint system To apply power to the Multi Format TX or HDMI TX 1 Plug the cord from the desktop power supply provided into the power jack on rear of the module 2 1 mm DC jack ...

Page 61: ...connector optional Attach a twisted pair cable from this connector to a LAN For NetLinx programming information see page 79 4 USB port optional Connect to a hub using a USB A cable connect keyboard and mouse to the hub This port is for sending keyboard mouse commands to a PC The USB LED on the front monitors this port The USB port will be supported in a future firmware upgrade 5 Stereo Audio Out c...

Page 62: ... In either case the HDMI RX will continue to hold its output resolution to the last known preferred resolution until a power cycle or reconnection of a sink with a valid EDID On power up without a valid EDID the default preferred output resolution presented will be 1280x1024 60 Hz until a different EDID is detected Receiver LED Troubleshooting If the indicator LEDs for the modules do not respond w...

Page 63: ...oller Important For serial strings to pass through a standalone TX and RX pair in Extender Mode without a NetLinx Master acting as the host DIP switch 2 Toggle must be set to OFF The RS 232 port labels are relative to the data flow On the Multi Format TX or HDMI TX data enters the system at the RX label and leaves the system at the TX label on the Receiver FIG 34 The flow is reversed from the Rece...

Page 64: ...1 Connect the jack on the IR03 External IR Receiver Module cable FG IR03 to the IR RX port on the module 2 Run the cable and attach the IR receiver bud so that it has a clear line of sight with the intended remote control device CC NIRC NetLinx IR Emitter Cable not included To connect an IR Emitter to a module 1 Connect the Phoenix connector on the CC NIRC NetLinx IR Emitter cable FG10 000 11 to t...

Page 65: ...er to configure the resolution that the video will display through a destination device Selecting a Scaling Mode results in the module maintaining or altering the source device s resolution as it is passed along to the destination device The Scaling Mode can be set on the HDMI RX with the Scaling button see instructions below with DGX Configuration Software or with SEND_COMMANDs see page 81 To set...

Page 66: ...tence of Scaling Options The HDMI RX defaults to Auto when power is cycled The scaling option can be persisted using one of the three following methods Using the Scaling button see instructions below Using the SEND_COMMAND PERSISTAV for details see page 98 Using DGX Configuration Software to set and persist the scaling option for the connector on the DXLink Output Board on the Enova DGX Digital Me...

Page 67: ...ice is online with the Master Fast blink then normal operation ON Normal Boot DHCP no server Note This state continues until a valid IP address is obtained OFF during light show then normal operation OFF until connected to Master Fast blink continues only during light show then ON until first blink from Master Normal Boot Static IP Note This state continues until the device finishes its light show...

Page 68: ...ms with DXLink support are connected via their DXLink ports only video and audio will be passed through the DXLink connection When a DXLink input or output on one switching system determines that it is connected to a DXLink input or output on another switching system the DXLink port will automatically disable all Ethernet power and control on that connection port so that the only things passed dow...

Page 69: ...ot function until the 3 Toggle on the DIP switch is set to ON see page 42 The 3 Toggle must be ON before the device is accessible via SEND_COMMANDs DHCP Mode Important DHCP Mode will not function until the 3 Toggle on the DIP switch is set to ON see page 42 The 3 Toggle must be ON before the device is accessible via SEND_COMMANDs DHCP Mode requires a connection to a network with a DHCP server loca...

Page 70: ... the module determines that its IP address has changed it will disconnect from the Master if necessary depending on the connection state and then reconnect to the Master TCP IP Address Configuration DXLink Modules support IPV4 network addresses gateway addresses DNS server addresses and network names They also support NDP NetLinx Discovery Protocol capabilities as well as IP discovery via NetLinx ...

Page 71: ...me blank Note If the Friendly Name is non blank both Friendly Name and Location are concatenated to make NDPSTRING2 otherwise NDPSTRING2 is generated from the unit s serial number Location blank Stored MAC Address of Master used for NDP binding 00 00 00 00 00 00 ICSP Device Number 0 0 receive dynamic device number from Master System Number 0 Telnet Port 23 A value of 0 disables the Telnet server T...

Page 72: ...hbutton boot state of a module by its NetLinx LED behavior see page 71 Toggling Between IP Addressing Modes DHCP and Static IP DXLink Transmitters and Receivers support both DHCP and static IP addresses When the 3 Toggle is ON see page 42 the modules automatically use DHCP with link local fallback However you can use a static IP address which can be set via a Telnet command SET IP or you can use t...

Page 73: ...entary press will be ignored Note The latest version of NetLinx Studio is available to download and install from www amx com Refer to the NetLinx Studio online help for instructions on using the application To set the device address on a Transmitter or Receiver 1 Check to be sure 3 Toggle on the bottom of the Transmitter or Receiver is set to ON 2 In NetLinx Studio s OnLine Tree select the Master ...

Page 74: ...nbound state No IRL files For a complete list of factory parameters see the table on page 65 Instructions for the modules are given first followed by the instructions for the Wallplate TX and the Decor Wallplate TX which receive power over DXLink from the switcher Important If a Transmitter or Receiver Module is receiving power from a switcher disconnect the DXLink connector on the module and reat...

Page 75: ... Instructions for the modules are given first followed by the instructions for the Wallplate TX and the Decor Wallplate TX which receive power over DXLink from the switcher PDXL 2 FG1090 170 or PS POE AT TC FG423 84 Important If a Transmitter or Receiver Module is receiving power from a switcher on the module disconnect the RJ 45 cable from the DXLink connector before starting the instructions bel...

Page 76: ...ng up all LEDs flash in unison at the rate of once per second After 10 flashes at that rate the LEDs will blink in unison at a faster rate After 10 seconds of flashing at the increased rate all LEDs go to solid on 3 Upon release the unit executes the following actions a Restores itself to its factory firmware image b Resets to factory default parameters Deletes all IRL files stored on the device R...

Page 77: ... ID Pushbutton is released then OFF Fast blink until ID Pushbutton is released then OFF ID Pushbutton held down long enough for reset to default firmware image Solid ON transitions to OFF once the unit completes writing to flash and is ready to reboot Solid ON transitions to OFF once the unit completes writing to flash and is ready to reboot In Auto ID mode Normal Blink 2 Hz ID Pushbutton held dow...

Page 78: ...Network Configuration 72 Instruction Manual DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters Receiver ...

Page 79: ...e 74 to prepare an endpoint system for IRL file transfer and the instructions on page 76 for the actual transfer Extender System Standalone When a standalone Transmitter and Receiver Module pair are being used as a extender system the IRL file transfer can be done one of two ways The module can be bound to any Master on the network and then unbound when the file transfer procedure is complete If a...

Page 80: ...J 45 cable is connected from the switcher s integrated Master to the network e g from the LAN 100 1000 port on an Enova DGX 32 to a LAN b Verify that the target Transmitter or Receiver is connected via its DXLink connector to a DXLink Input or Output Board respectively on the switcher c Verify that the switcher is powered on 5 Launch NetLinx Studio and open the OnLine Tree 6 Bind the target Transm...

Page 81: ...rk connectivity 6 Connect an RJ 45 cable from the ICS LAN 10 100 port on the Transmitter or Receiver Module to the PC running NetLinx Studio 7 No Master on the network set a TCP connection from the module to the Virtual NetLinx Master Note that the module is present on the network but does not display until the following steps are completed and the workspace is refreshed a From the Tools menu sele...

Page 82: ...n endpoint system or an extender system have been completed To send an IR Library IRL file to a Transmitter or Receiver 1 In NetLinx Studio select Tools File Transfer to open the File Transfer dialog box 2 Click Add to open the Select Files for File Transfer dialog box 3 Open the Other tab if the file you want to transfer is not included in the open workspace The Other tab consists of a display of...

Page 83: ...System numbers for the selected device If the fields are populated Verify that the mapping information is correct for the selected device IRL files are sent to Port 3 IR Device Port on the Transmitter or Receiver Refer to the Device Numbering section on page 79 for information on device numbering for the Transmitter or Receiver If the device s assigned device number has been changed use the OnLine...

Page 84: ...ansfer dialog box The IRL file appears in the File queue 11 Click Send to transfer the file to the Transmitter or Receiver that the file is mapped to Additional Documentation For additional information on using NetLinx Studio refer to the Operation Reference Guide NetLinx Studio v3 3 and the WebConsole Programming Guide NetLinx Integrated Controllers available at www amx com ...

Page 85: ... 97 DXLink System SEND_COMMANDs page 98 SEND_STRING Escape Sequences page 99 Note For a listing of all supported Telnet commands see page 111 Device Numbering and Ports Each DXLink Transmitter and Receiver has its own Device Number which is assigned when the unit is bound to a Master and the following ports Transmitters and Receivers Modules Port 1 Serial Port 2 Not used Port 3 IR TX Port 4 IR RX ...

Page 86: ... firmware version against the information in the Firmware Version table on page 108 FIG 39 NetLinx Studio OnLine Tree Ports 1 through 7 on a DXLink HDMI Transmitter and Receiver Ports 1 7 on DXLink Transmitter device number 32004 Port 1 Serial ICSP COM Port 2 Not used Port 3 IR Output Port 4 IR Input Port 5 USB HID input and output Port 6 Audio Video Output Port 7 Audio Video Input Ports 1 7 on DX...

Page 87: ...caling Mode on the Receiver to AUTO SmartScale MANUAL or BYPASS Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV VIDOUT_SCALE scaling mode Variable scaling mode AUTO MANUAL BYPASS Example SEND_COMMAND dvRX VIDOUT_SCALE MANUAL VIDOUT_RES_REF Requests the resolution and refresh rate of the video through the Receiver Note If the Scaling Mode is set to Bypass the response will be BYPASS Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV VIDOUT_RES_REF ...

Page 88: ...s ratio STRETCH default after FACTORYAV MAINTAIN ZOOM ANAMORPHIC Example SEND_COMMAND dvRX VIDOUT_ASPECT_RATIO Returns a COMMAND of the form VIDOUT_ASPECT_RATIO ratio VIDOUT_ASPECT_RATIO Sets the aspect ratio preference of the video through the Receiver to Stretch Maintain Zoom or Anamorphic For explanations of the ratio options see page 83 Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV VIDOUT_ASPECT_RATIO ratio Variabl...

Page 89: ...tical direction is filled first then the video will have pillar box black bars on the sides of the display If the horizontal direction is filled first then the video will have letter box black bars on the top and bottom of the display Zoom This option maintains the input aspect ratio while zooming the image to fill the screen in all directions Image data may be lost on the top and bottom or to the...

Page 90: ...non compressed 2 channel audio not S PDIF Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital DTS HD Master Audio or DTS AUDOUT_MUTE Requests the setting for the Mute preference of the audio from the Receiver Enable or Disable Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV AUDOUT_MUTE Example SEND_COMMAND dvRX AUDOUT_MUTE Returns a COMMAND of the form AUDOUT_MUTE ENABLE DISABLE AUDOUT_MUTE Sets the Mute preference of the audio from the Receiver...

Page 91: ...NPUT VIDEO Requests the video input being used on the Multi Format TX Wallplate TX or Decor Wallplate TX either the digital video Input 7 or the analog video Input 8 The output is always 6 Note This command applies to all DXLink Transmitters except the HDMI TX Important This command must be sent to Port 1 Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV INPUT VIDEO 6 Example SEND_COMMAND dvMFTX INPUT VIDEO 6 Returns a COM...

Page 92: ...rt 7 HDMI DVI Example SEND_COMMAND dvMFTX VIDIN_FORMAT COMPONENT VIDIN_RES_AUTO Requests the setting for the Auto mode on the Transmitter Enable or Disable Note Send to Port 7 or Port 8 Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV VIDIN_RES_AUTO Example SEND_COMMAND dvMFTX VIDIN_RES_AUTO Returns a COMMAND of the form VIDIN_RES_AUTO ENABLE DISABLE VIDIN_RES_AUTO Enables or disables the Auto mode for automatically deter...

Page 93: ...nsmitters except the HDMI TX Important Send to Port 8 Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV VIDIN_PREF_EDID resolution refresh Variable resolution refresh for supported input resolutions and refresh rates see the tables starting on page 131 Examples SEND_COMMAND dvMFTX VIDIN_PREF_EDID 1920x1080p 60 VIDIN_EDID Requests which EDID is being presented to the source on the video port addressed by the D P S Important...

Page 94: ...ary to disconnect and re connect PC sources Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV VIDIN_HDCP ENABLE DISABLE Example SEND_COMMAND dvTX VIDIN_HDCP ENABLE Enables the HDCP Compliance of video input port 1 based on D P S VIDIN_VSHIFT Requests the vertical shift value of the analog video input port addressed by the D P S Note This command applies to all DXLink Transmitters except the HDMI TX Important Send to Port 8...

Page 95: ...horizontal shifting of video input port 1 based on D P S to 3 shift to left VIDIN_PHASE Requests the input phase of the RGB video input port addressed by the D P S Note This command applies to all DXLink Transmitters except the HDMI TX Important Send to Port 8 This command is valid only for inputs whose format is set to VGA Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV VIDIN_PHASE Example SEND_COMMAND dvMFTX VIDIN_PHAS...

Page 96: ...ntax SEND_COMMAND DEV AUDIN_FORMAT Variable format HDMI SPDIF ANALOG Example SEND_COMMAND dvTX AUDIN_FORMAT Returns a COMMAND of the form AUDIN_FORMAT format AUDIN_FORMAT Selects the audio input source that will be embedded on the HDMI signal through the TX Note When the Multi Format TX is set to route digital video input 7 you can select from the HDMI SPDIF or ANALOG audio inputs When it is set t...

Page 97: ...rt CH Send IR pulses for the selected channel All channels below 100 are transmitted as two digits If the IR code for ENTER function 21 is loaded an Enter will follow the number If the channel is greater than or equal to 100 then IR function 127 or 20 whichever exists is generated for the one hundred digit Note Set the Pulse and Wait times with CTON and CTOF see the next page Syntax SEND_COMMAND D...

Page 98: ...ments Default is 5 0 5 seconds Example SEND_COMMAND IR_1 CTOF 10 Sets the off time between each IR pulse to 1 second CTON Set the total time of IR pulses transmitted and is stored in non volatile memory This command sets the pulse length for each pulse generated by the CH see previous page or XCH see next page Send Commands in tenth of a second increments Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV CTON time Variable...

Page 99: ... waveform inverted DATA 1 way serial TTL Example SEND_COMMAND IR_1 SET MODE IR Sets the IR_1 port to IR mode for IR control SP Generate a single IR pulse You can use the CTON to set pulse lengths and the CTOF to set time Off between pulses Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV SP code Variable code IR code value 1 to 252 253 to 255 reserved Example SEND_COMMAND IR_1 SP 25 Pulses IR code 25 on IR port on RX XCH ...

Page 100: ...END_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 343 Transmits the IR code as 3 4 3 enter Mode 1 Example x x x enter SEND_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 3 Transmits the IR code as 0 0 3 enter SEND_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 34 Transmits the IR code as 0 3 4 enter SEND_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 343 Transmits the IR code as 3 4 3 enter Mode 2 Example x x x SEND_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 3 Transmits the IR code as 0 0 3 SEND_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 34 Transmits the IR code as...

Page 101: ...d works in conjunction with the B9MOFF command Enables 9 bit in 232 mode Syntax B9MON Example SEND_COMMAND SOMEDEVICE_1 B9MON Resets the SOMEDEVICE port s communication parameters to nine data bits and one stop bit CHARD Set the delay time between all transmitted characters to the value specified in 100 microsecond increments Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV CHARD time Variable time 0 to 10000 1 second Exa...

Page 102: ... the Master This command is automatically sent by the Master when a CREATE_BUFFER program instruction is executed Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV RXON Example SEND_COMMAND dvRXRS232 RXON Sets the RX RS 232 port to transmit received characters to the Master TXCLR Stop and clear all characters waiting in the transmit out buffer and stops transmission Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV TXCLR Example SEND_COMMAND dvRXRS...

Page 103: ... LED DIS Disables all LEDs to the right of the Program port on DEVICE_1 Note This parameter does not get stored in non volatile memory LEDs are enabled by default at each power up LED EN Enable all LEDs to the right of the Program port default Syntax LED EN Example SEND_COMMAND DEVICE_1 LED EN Enables all LEDs to the right of the Program port on DEVICE_1 REBOOT Reboot the module Syntax REBOOT Exam...

Page 104: ...AND DEV ICSLAN ENABLE DISABLE Example SEND_COMMAND dvRX ICSLAN ENABLE PERSISTAV HDMI Receiver Only used to save the Receiver s Power On Scaler settings mode to the DGX DXLink Output Boards for DGX Configuration Software Not required to save A V settings to the receiver These are automatically saved when changes are made All Transmitters Disables the AUDIN_FORMAT_AUTO and persists the current audio...

Page 105: ...7 17 time Variable time 1 to 255 measured in 100 microsecond increments Example SEND_STRING RS232_1 27 17 10 Sends a break character of 1 millisecond to the RS232_1 device 27 18 0 Clear the ninth data bit by setting it to 0 on all character transmissions Used in conjunction with the B9MON command see page 95 Syntax 27 18 0 Example SEND_STRING RS232_1 27 18 0 Sets the RS232_1 device s ninth data bi...

Page 106: ...R DXLINK_ETH Returns a COMMAND of the form DXLINK_ETH AUTO OFF DXLINK_ETH Controls Ethernet traffic through the DXLink output card on an Enova DVX Switcher This command instructs the DXLink output card on an Enova DVX Switcher to disable Ethernet traffic or go to Auto mode In Auto mode Ethernet traffic is controlled after negotiation through PDIF Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV DXLINK_ETH AUTO OFF Example...

Page 107: ...s physically set up correctly Isolate source and destination equipment and cable problems by cabling direct without the DXLink units Check the DIP switch s toggle settings see page 40 SEND_COMMANDs double check the command and the port number specified and re send the command see page 79 If any changes have been made try resetting the unit to the factory defaults see page 68 Additional Resources f...

Page 108: ... power via the DXLink line from the switcher However if a locally powered module is connected to a switcher and the local power is lost i e unplugged or turned off the module will power down and then automatically power back up using power from the switcher via the DXLink connection increasing the overall power draw on the switcher When local power is restored it automatically replaces the power o...

Page 109: ...he table above check the patterns in the table below and then check the items listed in the corresponding Troubleshooting column LED Patterns Working as Expected Green Yellow LED Pattern Description Solid green Solid yellow The DXLink link is established and the video stream is passing HDCP protected content Solid green Flashing yellow The DXLink link is established and the video stream is passing...

Page 110: ...not locate the DXLink Module in the Online Tree you can reset the factory default by holding the ID button during power up until the LEDs blink in unison and then releasing the ID button This will revert the DXLink Module to DHCP mode Start again at Step 1 above Technical Support If this manual has not satisfactorily answered your questions regarding the DXLink Transmitters and Receivers or they a...

Page 111: ...ollow the instructions on the top of page 106 to prepare an endpoint system for KIT file transfer and the instructions on page 109 for the actual transfer Extender System Standalone When a standalone Transmitter and Receiver Module pair are being used as an extender system the KIT file transfer can be done one of two ways The module can be bound to any Master on the network and then unbound when t...

Page 112: ...ceiver is connected via its DXLink connector to a DXLink Input or Output Board respectively on the switcher c Verify that the switcher is powered on 5 Launch NetLinx Studio and open the OnLine Tree 6 Bind the target Transmitter or Receiver to the integrated Master select and right click the TX or RX from the context sensitive menu select Network Bind Unbind Device be sure the check box is selected...

Page 113: ...but does not display until the following steps are completed and the workspace is refreshed a From the Tools menu select Telnet Session to open the Telnet Settings window b Click New and enter the TCP IP Address for module 192 168 1 2 Click OK c Select the module s address in the List of Addresses and click OK d At the prompt enter SET CONNECTION e Enter T for TCP URL f Enter the Virtual NetLinx M...

Page 114: ...ts PS POE AT TC FG423 84 and PDXL 2 FG1090 170 HDMI RX 1 3 X or above 03 07 13 A V SEND_COMMANDs respond with COMMANDs SEND_COMMANDs are not case sensitive Updated VIDOUT_ASPECT_RATIO and VIDOUT_TESTPAT commands HDMI TX 1 1 26 and earlier 9 24 2012 A V SEND_COMMANDs respond with STRINGs SEND_COMMANDs must be sent in uppercase Multi Format TX Multi Format Wallplate TX 1 0 44 7 19 2012 A V SEND_COMM...

Page 115: ...r or Receiver The Power LED blinks during the process for upgrading the firmware this is normal The progress of the upgrade displays in the Upload Status field Status is also indicated in the Status bar at the bottom The success of the upgrade or any errors that occur will be reported 7 Close the window when the transfer is complete 8 When the process is complete cycle power using the new image on...

Page 116: ...Appendix A Upgrading the Firmware 110 Instruction Manual DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters Receiver ...

Page 117: ...ng Welcome to DXLINK HDMI RX 0 0 106 0 Copyright AMX LLC 2011 If Telnet security is enabled user credentials are required Enter username admin Enter protected password Welcome to DXLINK HDMI RX 0 0 106 0 Copyright AMX LLC 2011 Note When security is enabled a user can retry logging in three times before being disconnected for information on setting a username and password see page 112 To establish ...

Page 118: ...ting for a user login Password Setting the Password will cause Telnet to prompt for a user login whether the username has been defined or not If the username has been defined this value must be entered However since the password can be set independently of the username it s possible to have a password defined but the username still at its default blank empty string In this case do not enter anythi...

Page 119: ...sion The default Telnet port is 23 A value of 0 zero disables the Telnet server Telnet is enabled by default In the terminal program type Help or a question mark and press Enter to access the Help Menu and display the terminal commands described in the table below Telnet Commands Command Description or Help Display the commands listed in this table DEVICE STATUS Displays device status of a specifi...

Page 120: ... config Device number 32001 Connection Settings Mode UDP URL System Number 1 Master IP URL 192 168 44 53 Master Port 1319 Username Password IP Settings HostName localhost Type DHCP IP Address 192 168 44 86 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP 192 168 44 2 MAC Address 00 0f 3c 00 55 04 DNS Servers Domain suffix amx internal Entry 1 192 168 40 7 Entry 2 192 168 40 8 Note The system number and IP add...

Page 121: ...ostic messages MSG ON error warning info debug sets the terminal program to display log messages generated by the Master The level of log printed to the terminal window depends both on the level used when sending the message and the output level selected with msg on For example if log output is enabled via msg on warning then logs produced at levels AMX_ERROR and AMX_WARNING will be displayed but ...

Page 122: ... that range then no change will be made and the DXLink Transmitter or Receiver will issue an error message A Device Number of 0 means that the DXLink Transmitter or Receiver will accept the auto assigned device number from the Master If the new device number is different from the old device number the DXLink Transmitter or Receiver will disconnect from the Master and begin trying to connect with t...

Page 123: ... specified device Enter a Host Name Type DHCP or Fixed IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address Note DHCP implies DHCP with link local fallback Note For NetLinx Masters the Host Name can only consist of alphanumeric characters Enter Y yes to approve store the information into the Master Enter N no to cancel the operation Note This command requires a reboot to enable new settings Example SET I...

Page 124: ...t blank no username required For details see page 112 SET TELNET PASSWORD Note This command is supported but is not presently in the Help file list of commands Sets the Password for a secure Telnet session Default blank no password required For details see page 112 SHOW CONNECTION LOG Shows the Master connection log for the device SHOW CONNECTION STATS Shows the connection statistics for the devic...

Page 125: ...ormation the device should use to identify the correct Master to connect to The default mode is NDP the mode can be changed via the SET CONNECTION Telnet command see page 116 URL The device connects to the Master with the specified URL The device must be configured with the URL of a specific Master via the SET CONNECTION Telnet command see page 116 NDP The device connects to the Master it s been b...

Page 126: ...en hit keypad 0 then release Alt The standard line feed code is entered decimal 10 Windows will perform an ANSI to OEM conversion on some codes entered this way because of the way Windows handles languages and code pages The following codes are known to be altered but others may be affected depending on the computer s setup Characters 15 21 22 and any characters above 127 This affects both Windows...

Page 127: ...ings to a static IP address the address must be in the same subnet as the DXLink unit the default static IP address for DXLink Transmitters and Receivers is 192 168 1 2 Important Information for PCs with Multiple Network Access Points If the PC has more than one point of network access multiple NIC cards or wireless networking check to see if one of the connections uses an IP address of 192 168 1 ...

Page 128: ...ngs Network Connections 2 Right click the Local Area Connection and select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens 3 From the list of This connection uses the following items select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box opens 4 Select Use the following IP address Internet Protocol Properties dialog box ...

Page 129: ... 1 6 Click OK to exit the current dialog box 7 Click Close to exit the final dialog box Important When finished using the PC as a Virtual Master change the setting in the dialog box shown in Step 5 back to Obtain an IP address automatically Creating a Virtual Master To create a Virtual Master in NetLinx Studio 1 Open NetLinx Studio 2 From the Settings menu select Master Communication Settings Clic...

Page 130: ...ction Option select Virtual NetLinx Master 5 Under Virtual NetLinx Master Options a Optional Change the Master System Number default 1 range 1 to 65535 b Select the desired IP Address in the Available Connections list this will be the static IP address that the PC was set to in the previous instructions Select Virtual NetLinx Master Select IP Address PC s static IP address Change Master System Num...

Page 131: ...s is the same for all modules To place a DXLink Module in Static IP Mode 1 Connect the DXLink Module via its ICS LAN 10 100 port to the PC acting as a Virtual Master 2 Set the DIP Switch s 1 2 and 3 Toggles to ON 3 Apply power to the DXLink Module 4 Once the DXLink Module has booted up the Power LED on the front of the module turns a constant green to indicates a ready state press and hold the ID ...

Page 132: ...ice number does not require a reboot to take effect 8 At the prompt type SET CONNECTION and press Enter 9 Specify TCP for the connection and the PC s static IP address for the Master The Transmitter or Receiver displays under the Virtual Master and is now ready for file transfers Note The process can be repeated for additional Transmitters and Receivers File transfers via a Virtual Master IRL file...

Page 133: ...io Type Precedence on page 50 HDMI Connector Cable Pinout HDMI connectors are found on all DXLink units These connectors are used to pass HDMI or DVI D signals using a DVI to HDMI cable adapter from a source device to a DXLink Transmitter or from a DXLink Receiver to a destination device The following table provides cable pinout details for HDMI connections Connection Type by DXLink Unit Connectio...

Page 134: ...le provides cable pinout details for HD 15 connections for VGA component S Video and composite HD 15 Connector Cable Pinout Input Pin VGA Component S Video Composite 1 Red Pr n c n c 2 Green Y Y CVBS 3 Blue Pb C n c 4 n c n c n c n c 5 GND n c n c n c 6 GND Red GND Pr n c n c 7 GND Green GND Y GND Luminance GND CVBS 8 GND Blue GND Pb GND Chrominance n c 9 5 VDC n c n c n c 10 GND n c n c n c 11 n ...

Page 135: ...MI cable adapter DVI Connector Pinout DVI Input Pin Signal Name DVI Output Pin Signal Name 1 Data 2 1 Data 2 2 Data 2 2 Data 2 3 Gnd 3 Gnd 4 n c 4 n c 5 n c 5 n c 6 DDC CLK 6 DDC CLK 7 DDC Data 7 DDC Data 8 n c 8 n c 9 Data 1 9 Data 1 10 Data 1 10 Data 1 11 Gnd 11 Gnd 12 n c 12 n c 13 n c 13 n c 14 5 VDC in 14 5 VDC out 15 Gnd 15 Gnd 16 Hot Detect 16 Hot Detect 17 Data 0 17 Data 0 18 Data 0 18 Dat...

Page 136: ...Appendix D Cable Details and Pinout Info 130 Instruction Manual DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters Receiver ...

Page 137: ...e Horizontal Active Pixels Vertical Active Pixels Refresh Hz HDMI and DVI Support VGA Support Comments Video Standard 640x400 85 640 400 85 VESA DMT 640x480 60 640 480 60 VESA DMT 640x480 72 640 480 72 VESA DMT 640x480 75 640 480 75 VESA DMT 640x480 85 640 480 85 VESA DMT 720x400 85 720 400 85 VESA DMT 720x480p 60 720 480 60 480p CEA 861 720x480p 120 720 480 120 480p CEA 861 720x480p 240 720 480 2...

Page 138: ...280x800 60 1280 800 60 VESA CVT 1280x960 60 1280 960 60 VESA DMT 1280x960 85 1280 960 85 VESA DMT 1280x1024 60 1280 1024 60 VESA DMT 1280x1024 75 1280 1024 75 VESA DMT 1280x1024 85 1280 1024 85 VESA DMT 1360x764 60 1360 764 60 VESA CVT 1360x768 60 1360 768 60 VESA DMT 1400x1050 60 1400 1050 60 VESA DMT 1400x1050 75 1400 1050 75 VESA DMT 1440x900 60 1440 900 60 VESA DMT 1440x900 75 1440 900 75 VESA...

Page 139: ...izontal Active Pixels Vertical Active Pixels Refresh Hz Comments Video Standard 720x480i 60 720 240 59 9 480i CEA 770 2 720x480p 60 720 480 59 9 480p SMPTE 293M CEA 770 2 ITU R BT 1358 720x576i 50 720 288 50 576i 720x576p 50 720 576 50 576p ITU R BT 1358 1280x720p 50 1280 720 50 720p50 SMPTE 296M 1280x720p 60 1280 720 59 9 720p SMPTE 296M CEA 770 3 1440x960p 60 1440 960 59 9 960p 1920x1080i 50 192...

Page 140: ...Appendix E Supported Input Resolutions 134 Instruction Manual DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters Receiver ...

Page 141: ...s Resolution Name Horizontal Active Pixels Vertical Active Pixels Refresh Hz Comments Video Standard 640x480 60 640 480 60 VESA DMT 640x480 72 640 480 72 VESA DMT 640x480 75 640 480 75 VESA DMT 800x600 60 800 600 60 VESA DMT 800x600 72 800 600 72 VESA DMT 800x600 75 800 600 75 VESA DMT 1024x768 60 1024 768 60 VESA DMT 1024x768 70 1024 768 70 VESA DMT 1024x768 75 1024 768 75 VESA DMT 1280x720p 50 1...

Page 142: ...ace 640x480p 59Hz 720x480p 59Hz 720 1440 x480i 59Hz 720x480p 60Hz 720x480p 119Hz 720x480p 120Hz 720x480p 239Hz 720x480p 240Hz 720x576p 50Hz 720 1440 x576i 50Hz 720x576p 100Hz 720x576p 200Hz 768x576p 50Hz 960x576p 50Hz 960 1920 x576i 50Hz 1280x720p 23Hz 1280x720p 24Hz 1280x720p 25Hz 1280x720p 29Hz 1280x720p 30Hz 1280x720p 50Hz 1280x720p 59Hz 1280x720p 60Hz 1280x720p 100Hz 1280x720p 119Hz 1280x720p ...

Page 143: ...4x640p 60Hz 1024x768p 60Hz 1024x768p 120Hz 1064x600p 60Hz 1152x720p 60Hz 1152x864p 60Hz 1224x768p 60Hz 1280x720p 60Hz 1280x768p 60Hz 1280x768p 120Hz 1280x800p 120Hz 1280x960p 60Hz 1280x1024p 60Hz 1360x768p 60Hz 1360x768p 120Hz 1400x1050p 60Hz 1440x900p 60Hz 1536x960p 60Hz 1600x1000p 60Hz 1600x1200p 60Hz 1680x1050p 60Hz 1704x960p 60Hz 1728x1080p 60Hz 1800x1350p 60Hz 1864x1050p 60Hz 1920x1080p 60Hz ...

Page 144: ...z 1152x720p 50Hz 1152x720p 60Hz 1152x720p 75Hz 1152x720p 85Hz 1152x864p 60Hz 1224x768p 50Hz 1224x768p 60Hz 1224x768p 75Hz 1224x768p 85Hz 1280x720p 50Hz 1280x720p 60Hz 1280x720p 75Hz 1280x720p 85Hz 1280x768p 50Hz 1280x768p 60Hz 1280x768p 75Hz 1280x768p 85Hz 1280x800p 50Hz 1280x800p 75Hz 1280x800p 85Hz 1280x960p 50Hz 1280x960p 60Hz 1280x960p 75Hz 1280x960p 85Hz 1280x1024p 50Hz 1280x1024p 60Hz 1280x1...

Page 145: ...0p 72Hz 640x480p 75Hz 640x480p 85Hz 720x400p 85Hz 800x600p 56Hz 800x600p 60Hz 800x600p 72Hz 800x600p 75Hz 800x600p 85Hz 848x480p 60Hz 1024x768i 43Hz 1024x768p 60Hz 1024x768p 70Hz 1024x768p 75Hz 1024x768p 85Hz 1152x864p 70Hz 1152x864p 75Hz 1152x864p 85Hz 1280x800p 60Hz 1280x960p 60Hz 1280x960p 75Hz 1280x960p 85Hz 1280x1024i 43Hz 1280x1024p 60Hz 1280x1024p 75Hz 1280x1024p 85Hz 1360x768p 60Hz 1366x76...

Page 146: ...Appendix F Supported Output Resolutions 140 Instruction Manual DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters Receiver ...

Page 147: ... look for a two pronged plug or a cord that has only two wires Note Technically this type of grounding is only required when a DXLink Transmitter or Receiver is connected to an ungrounded device but this added grounding measure can be used at the discretion of the installer Items Required Small adjustable wrench or socket driver 6 foot ground wire with ring terminal ends provided Note Currently sh...

Page 148: ...kscrew 1 If powered power down the DXLink Module 2 Remove the jackscrew and silver washer above the HDMI connector 3 Secure the ring terminal of the ground wire against the chassis with the jackscrew and washer 4 Ensure the ground wire is positioned so that it does not interfere with any of the connectors 5 Attach the ground wire to a common earthed ground see Attaching a Ground Wire to a Common E...

Page 149: ...7 and Windows XP Professional Minimum Hardware 166 MHz 128 MB RAM 36 MB of free disk space 800x600 display serial port video card with dual outputs see Caution below Recommended Hardware 2 0 GHz 512 MB RAM The installation process requires 36 MB of disk space for the DGX Configuration Software installer Once installed the program requires 10 MB of disk space Caution We strongly urge the user not t...

Page 150: ...on Software Note The PC will automatically establish a virtual COM port on the Transmitter 5 If changing the communication settings is necessary a From the Communication menu in the DGX Configuration Software select Serial Port b Select Change Settings to change the serial port and or the baud rate for the PC s serial port The baud rate for the PC must match the baud rate for the Transmitter The r...

Page 151: ...o access a short cut menu with options to Copy Selected Copy All or Clear When copying multiple messages either select consecutive items by holding down the Shift key and clicking the first and last item or select nonconsecutive items by holding down the Control key and clicking on each item EDID Programmer View From the EDID Programmer view EDID EEPROM chips for the HD 15 VGA connector on the Tra...

Page 152: ... USER EDID 1 EEPROM location regardless of the VIDIN_EDID setting Important Unless a custom EDID has been previously written to the input attempting to read the EDID will result in a Read Error message The EDID data can be read to confirm the correct EDID has been programmed To read and save EDID data from a DXLink Transmitter 1 On the PC open the DGX Configuration Software and select the EDID Pro...

Page 153: ...ftware and select the EDID Programmer tab 3 Under Inputs Outputs on the left expand the device tree and select the HD 15 input 4 From the File menu select Open File to select the VGA edid file that was downloaded in Step 1 5 Click Write to write the VGA EDID information to the HD 15 input Tip You can confirm that the new VGA EDID data was written to the HD 15 input by selecting the HD 15 input and...

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