Appendix A - Upgrading the Firmware
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Hardware Reference Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
Firmware Versions
The following table contains firmware version information for the DXLink units.
NOTE:
For additional details on version differences, see the applicable Readme file(s).
DXLink Firmware Versions
Applies to
Version #
Date
Differences
HDMI RX
1.0.80
and earlier
10/19/2012
• A/V SEND_COMMANDs respond with STRINGs
• SEND_COMMANDs must be sent in uppercase
HDMI RX
1.0.80
or later
01/07/13
• Supports PS-POE-AT-TC (FG423-84) and PDXL-2
(FG1090-170)
HDMI RX
1.3.X or later
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
09/24/2012
• A/V SEND_COMMANDs respond with STRINGs
• SEND_COMMANDs must be sent in uppercase
Multi-Format TX /
Multi-Format Wallplate TX
1.0.44
07/19/2012
• A/V SEND_COMMANDs respond with COMMANDs
• SEND_COMMANDs are
not
case sensitive
Multi-Format TX /
Multi-Format Wallplate TX
1.0.45
07/19/2012
• Same as 1.0.44
• Modified VGA EDID
• Added:
VIDIN_PREF_EDID
command for VGA input
HDMI TX /
Multi-Format TX /
Multi-Format Wallplate TX
1.2.X
10/19/2012
• A/V SEND_COMMANDs respond with COMMANDs
• SEND_COMMANDs are
not
case sensitive
• Added:
VIDIN_HDCP
command for HDMI input
HDMI TX*
1.2.X
10/19/2012
• When loading any 1.2.X version to an HDMI TX, you must send the
FACTORYAV
command to reset the AV registers (see page 80)
All Transmitters
1.2.40 or later
01/07/13
• Supports PS-POE-AT-TC (FG423-84) and PDXL-2 (FG1090-170)
All Transmitters
1.4.7
06/12/13
• Supports 3D, Deep Color, High Bit Rate Audio, and limited Telnet support
of SEND_COMMANDs (no queries)
• Includes new VGA EDID AMX_0500_003
• Supports custom VGA EDID using DGX Configuration Software and
Program port
• Supports asynchronous notifications (NetLinx Studio and Telnet)
HDMI RX
1.5.8
06/12/13
• Supports 3D, Deep Color, and limited Telnet support of
SEND_COMMANDs (no queries)
• Includes v1.0.0.6 FPGA code
• Adds “show vs100 stats” Telnet command
All Transmitters
1.6.7
08/16/13
• Supports USB functionality
HDMI RX
1.9.10
08/16/13
• Supports USB functionality
All Transmitters
1.6.13
06/6/14
• Enhanced immunity to garbage video sources
• Improved USB communication
• Resolved miscellaneous minor issues
HDMI RX
1.9.28
11/19/14
• Added Offline Recovery Mechanism (Telnet command WD)
All Transmitters
1.6.29
11/19/14
• Added Offline Recovery Mechanism (Telnet command WD)
All Transmitters
1.08.16
12/15/15
• Supports connection to DXLink Input Boards running firmware version
1.4.0.10 or later
• Supports full Enova DGX 100 Series features
HDMI RX
1.13.18
12/15/15
• Supports connection to DXLink Output Boards running firmware
version 1.4.0.10 or later
• Supports full Enova DGX 100 Series features