HDMI Input & Output Boards
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Enova Digital Media Switchers - Hardware Reference Manual
HDMI Input & Output Boards
Overview
This chapter pertains to Enova DGX HDMI Input Boards and HDMI Output Boards:
FG1058-540 Input board
FG1061-540 4K HDMI Input Board
FG1058-550 Output board
Signal Routing
DGX HDMI Input Boards route signals to DGX HDMI Output Boards or to any other type of Enova DGX Output Boards. HDMI
Output Boards can also accept signals from all of the other types of Enova DGX Boards. When routing signals between
different board types, the Enova DGX Switcher automatically converts the signal format to match the output board.
The HDMI connectors are designed to route high-resolution HDMI or DVI signals with or without HDCP (High-bandwidth
Digital Content Protection). DVI signals must be single link DVI-D and require the use of a cable adapter. Destinations with
DVI-I or single-link DVI-D connectors are supported.
NOTE:
HDMI Boards can also work in conjunction with Audio Switching Boards (see page 164) or AIE Boards (see
page 175).
IMPORTANT:
Signals through HDMI Boards in the Enova DGX Switcher normally produce a quality image and provide
support for the most flexible audio settings because the connectors are pre-loaded with the most common EDID settings
to ensure they will work with the source devices. In addition to common EDIDs on the inputs, SmartScale on every output
also greatly helps ensure that all signals are satisfactory. Therefore, adjustments are not necessary unless the installation
has special scaling, EDID, or HDCP requirements. If changes to EDID settings or scaling settings are needed, use the System
Configuration interface (see page 127)
4K Signal Routing
By default, 4K HDMI Input Boards route 4K video from an attached source device through the Enova DGX to an output
board (or via a DXLink Output Board to a DXLink Receiver). In order to receive 4K video at the destination device, the
entire signal path (e.g., source device, input board, output board, receiver module, and destination device) must support
4K video formats.
4K signals passed to output boards or Receiver Modules that are not 4K capable result in no signals being shown on the
destination device. To resolve compatibility issues, change the format from the source device or route the 4K formatted
signal to a 4K capable output board/Receiver. 4K HDMI Boards require Category 2 high-speed cable for use with 4K
content.
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Enova DGX HDMI Input and Output Boards
Enova DGX Enclosure Support for HDMI Input & Output Boards
DGX 800
Enova DGX 800 enclosures can hold up to four DGX HDMI Boards with four inputs or outputs per board. Each enclosure holds
a maximum of two input and two output boards, accommodating connector configurations up to a maximum of 8x8, as
well as three subsets (i.e., 4x4, 4x8, or 8x4).
DGX 1600
Enova DGX 1600 enclosures can hold up to eight DGX HDMI Boards with four inputs or outputs per board. Each enclosure
holds a maximum of four input and four output boards, accommodating connector configurations up to a maximum of
16x16, as well as subsets (e.g., 16x8 or 4x12).
DGX 3200
Enova DGX 3200 enclosures can hold up to sixteen DGX HDMI Boards with four inputs or outputs per board. Each enclosure
holds a maximum of eight input and eight output boards, accommodating connector configurations up to a maximum of
32x32, as well as subsets in increments of four (e.g., 12x20 or 24x8).
DGX 6400
Enova DGX 6400 enclosures can hold up to thirty-two DGX HDMI Boards with four inputs or outputs per board. Each
enclosure holds a maximum of sixteen input and sixteen output boards, accommodating connector configurations up to a
maximum of 64x64, as well as subsets in increments of four (e.g., 12x48 or 52x8).
Enova DGX 4K HDMI Boards indicate
"4K" beside the IN or OUT label.
