Installation and Setup
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Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
Unpacking Tips
Before fully unpacking the Transmitters and Receivers,
inspect the shipping box(es) for any
signs of damage
. If a box is partially crushed or any sides have been broken open, notify the
shipping agency immediately and contact your AMX representative (see the warranty at
www.amx.com
).
Once unpacking is complete, closely check the physical condition of the units.
Collect all documentation.
Note:
Please save the original shipping container and packing materials. AMX is not responsible
for damage caused by insufficient packing during return shipment to the factory. Shipping boxes
are available; for details, contact your AMX representative.
Setup Information
Setup Requirements
A PC with NetLinx Studio (v3.3 or later) installed.
An understanding of which DXLink Mode the system will be used in (see below and page 38).
An understanding of the DIP switch settings (see page 41).
When used with an Enova DGX Digital Media Switcher – The system’s power requirements must
be determined (see page 38).
When used with an Enova DVX Solution – The SEND_COMMANDs for enabling network
activity (Ethernet traffic) over the DXLink line must be used (see page 100).
Important:
We recommend that DXLink equipment be installed by a technician with knowledge of
networks and experience 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 behavior), and audio type
precedence.
The specific installation’s requirements dictate the system setup, which generally takes one of the following
three forms.
Endpoint Mode (Switcher)
– One or more Transmitters and/or Receivers are connected to a
switcher* containing a Master (see below).
Endpoint Mode (Standalone)
– A standalone DXLink TX/RX pair are connected directly to each
other but, in addition, either the TX or RX is connected to a NetLinx Central Controller via a LAN
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 “Product
Compatibility Tables” on page 8).
Endpoint Mode (Switcher): Example of Typical System Setup
The primary function of the Transmitters and Receivers is to work with compatible DXLink equipment as
an endpoint solution for transmission of HDMI over twisted pair cable (or DVI-D signals with the use of a
DVI-to-HDMI cable adapter, or analog video signals through a Multi-Format TX, Wallplate TX, or
Decor Wallplate TX).
