Product Overview and Specifications
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Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
Ground Screw
The ground screw is for creating a technical ground for the ungrounded sources/destinations with respect to the
DXLink Transmitters/Receivers and switcher (see page 47).
DXLink Input Connector
The DXLink (RJ-45) connectors transport digital video, embedded audio, Ethernet, and bidirectional control over
twisted pair cable to DXLink devices or boards, including digitally transcoded analog video signals. The DXLink
path supports HDCP and also supports power over the same path from an Enova DGX Switcher and from some
Enova DVX Solutions to power the module. For pinout and LED information, see page 50.
ICS LAN 10/100 Connector
The ICS LAN 10/100 (RJ-45) connector is for Ethernet 10/100 connectivity (e.g., receiving SEND_COMMAND
commands and downloading firmware update files). For pinout and LED information, see page 50.
RS-232 Port
The RS-232 (serial data interface) port is a 3-position screw block which accepts 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 Port
The IR RX port is used for IR control (see page 27). This port is a 3.5 mm stereo jack. 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 TX Port
The IR TX port is used for IR control (see page 27). This port is a 2-way mini-Phoenix connector. 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.
USB Port
The USB-A port on the RX supports keyboard/mouse. This port is used in conjunction with the USB-B Host port
on the HDMI TX which supports a USB device and connects to the PC. (For USB port information, see page 26.)
HDMI Out Connector
The HDMI Out connector is for digital video and embedded audio. The HDMI connector has a center screw for
locking capability. The HDMI connector also supports a DVI-D signal (a DVI-to-HDMI cable adapter is
required).
Stereo Audio Out Connector
The Stereo Audio Out connector is a 3.5 mm stereo jack. This connector has an analog audio signal available for
output whether the embedded audio over the DXLink cable originated as 2 channel digital or analog stereo. If
encoded digital audio or multi-channel audio paths are embedded on the HDMI path, then the local analog out will
not be available.
