Installation and Setup
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Instruction Manual – DXLink Fiber™ Transmitters and Receivers, Duplex
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 Fiber Mode the system will be used in (below and page 26)
An understanding of the DIP switch settings (page 38)
Important:
We recommend that DXLink Fiber 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, network loop concerns,
DIP switch settings, mounting options, cable requirements and recommendations, and “audio type” precedence.
Endpoint Mode (Switcher)
– One or more Transmitters and/or Receivers are connected to an Enova DGX Switcher
containing an integrated Master (see page 35). The Transmitters and Receivers can be either multimode or single mode
as long as each one’s transceiver matches the fiber optic transceivers on the DXLink Fiber Input or Output Board it is
attached to.
Important:
Use of a DXLink Fiber Transmitter and Receiver as a standalone pair
will be supported in a future firmware upgrade.
Endpoint Mode (Switcher): Example of Typical System Setup
The primary function of the DXLink Fiber Transmitters and Receivers, Duplex is to work with compatible DXLink
Fiber equipment as an endpoint solution for transmission of HDMI or analog video signals over fiber optic cable (or
DVI-D signals via a DVI-to-HDMI cable).
The DXLink Fiber Transmitter receives an HDMI signal and an audio signal from a source device. The audio can be
either digital audio embedded with the HDMI signal or analog stereo audio. Both the video and embedded audio are
transmitted over fiber optic cable to a fiber optic transceiver on the DXLink Fiber Input Board. The HDMI signal is then
routed through any (or all) of the fiber optic transceivers on one or more output boards. The HDMI signal can also be
routed through any other types of boards in the system.
When the HDMI signal is routed through a fiber optic transceiver on a DXLink Fiber Output Board to a DXLink Fiber
Receiver, the Receiver sends the HDMI signal with embedded audio on to the destination device. The audio can also be
output on the Receiver’s stereo audio port.