Product Overview and Specifications
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Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
USB Port (Rear)
Multi-Format and HDMI Transmitters
The USB-B port on the rear of the Multi-Format TX and HDMI TX can be connected to a PC to support a USB
device. This port is considered the Host port, which is used in conjunction with the USB-A port on the rear of the
HDMI RX. As the Host port, it is connected to a PC and passes through information via the DXLink connection to
the HDMI Receiver. A USB (mini-B) Host port is also available on the Wallplate TX and Decor Wallplate TX.
HDMI Receiver
The USB-A port on the rear of the HDMI Receiver supports pass through information from the USB Host port on
the Transmitter to an HID (Human Interface Device), which is most commonly a keyboard or mouse.
HID Devices and Windows 8
Windows 8 will not wake up from a DXLink connected keyboard or mouse unless the properties for the HID
device are set to allow the device to wake the computer. (Note that even a hot plug of the USB cable will not
restore connectivity.)
To set Windows 8 to work with DXLink modules and HID devices:
1.
On the PC, go to Start > Control Panel > Device Manager and expand “Keyboards.”
2.
Right-click the HID Keyboard Device and select Properties.
The HID Keyboard Device Properties dialog box opens.
FIG. 12
TX USB port = host (top); RX USB port = keyboard/mouse (bottom)
USB port - keyboard/mouse
USB port - host
DXLink HDMI RX
DXLink Multi-Format TX
HID Keyboard Device
Select Properties
