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Installation and Setup

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Hardware Reference Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair 4K Transmitters/Receivers

DXLink Transmitter and Receiver Ground Wire Attachment

Attaching ground wires to DXLink Transmitters and Receivers is only required when instructed to do so by Technical Support or an 

electrical technician. For instructions on attaching a ground wire, see page 87.

Important Twisted Pair Cabling Requirements and Recommendations

The following requirements and recommendations apply to cabling DXLink (RJ-45) connectors:

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DXLink cable runs require shielded category cable (STP) of Cat6a or Cat7. 

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DXLink twisted pair cable runs for DXLink equipment shall only be run within a common building.* 

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DXLink delivers 10.2 Gb/s throughput over shielded category cable. Based on this bandwidth requirement, we recommend 

following industry standard practices designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet when designing and installing the cable 

infrastructure.

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The cables should be no longer than necessary to reach the end-points. We recommend terminating the cable to the actual 

distance required rather than leaving any excess cable in a service loop.

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For complete cable specifications, see page 17.

NOTE: 

DXLink Twisted Pair 4K cable runs include support for up to two (2) patch cables of up to 5 meters in length each, provided that 

the total end-to-end cable length does not exceed 80 meters and all cables and couplers/patch panels used in the run meet the 

minimum cable requirements (e.g., from DX-TX-DWP-4K to 5m patch cable, 70m cable run, 5m patch cable to DX-RX-4K using 

shielded Cat6A or better for each cable length).

For more details and helpful cabling information, reference the white paper titled “Cabling for Success with DXLink” available at 

www.amx.com or contact your AMX representative. 
* “Common building” is defined as: Where the walls of the structure(s) are physically connected and the structure(s) share a single 

ground reference.

Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts

The pinout in FIG. 14 is for twisted pair cable that connects to the ICS LAN 10/100 connector (on modules only) or to the DXLink 

connector

 

on all Transmitters and Receivers. Use either the T568A or T568B pinout specification for termination of the twisted pair 

cable used between the units in a standalone setup or between Transmitters and Receivers and an enclosure in a full system

.

 

In a typical installation, the cables should be stretched to their full length between Transmitters and Receivers and the enclosure or 

between units in a standalone system. Service loops or coils of the cable may reduce the overall cable performance and should be 

minimized whenever possible.

RJ-45 LEDs

ICS LAN 10/100 Connector LEDs (DXLink Modules only)

The following information applies to the LEDs on the ICS LAN 10/100 connector on DXLink modules (FIG. 15). Note that #1 Toggle 

must

 be set to ON or ICS LAN functionality will not be provided.

FIG. 14  

Twisted pair cable pinouts for Ethernet connectors

FIG. 15  

Module ICS LAN 10/100 connector LEDs

RJ-45 Connector LEDs

Yellow LED

Green LED

ICS LAN 10/100 LEDs

(Modules only)

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Link/Activity (L/A) Green LED:

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On – Link status is active (when the Ethernet 

cable is connected and terminated correctly)

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Off – Link status is not active 

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Speed Status (SPD) Yellow LED:

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On – Speed status is 100 Mbps

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Off – Speed status is 10 Mbps

Содержание AMX DXLINK DX-RX-4K

Страница 1: ...HARDWARE REFERENCE MANUAL DXLINK TWISTED PAIR 4K TRANSMITTERS RECEIVERS DX TX DWP 4K DX RX 4K...

Страница 2: ...es and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 ONLY USE attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 USE ONLY with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacture...

Страница 3: ...CC AND CANADA EMC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2...

Страница 4: ...g Signal Transport Cables 30 Receiver Modules Attaching Signal and Control Cables 30 Receiver Modules Applying Power 31 Serial Data Transfer and IR Flow Control 32 Optional IR Control on DXLink Module...

Страница 5: ...w 61 Basic Troubleshooting 61 Determining HDCP Compliance 61 Power Issues 61 DXLink Connection Issues 62 Network Setup Issues 62 Technical Support 63 Appendix A Upgrading the Firmware 64 Overview 64 P...

Страница 6: ...VI Pinout for DVI to HDMI Cable Adapter 81 Appendix E Supported Output Resolutions 82 ICSP Settable Output Resolutions 82 Digital Video Output Resolution Support 83 Appendix F Ground Wire Attachment 8...

Страница 7: ...Link Twisted Pair Input Board between the 4K HDMI Wallplate TX and 4K RX the 4K HDMI Wallplate TX sends only signals supported by all downstream DXLink equipment see the DXLink Compatibility Appendix...

Страница 8: ...on see the Enova DGX 100 Series Digital Media Switchers Hardware Reference Manual at www amx com Inputs and outputs up to 8 16 32 or 64 depending on the system in increments of 4 inputs or 4 outputs p...

Страница 9: ...een Master and RX Endpoint Mode Power over DXLink twisted pair cable support when used with a switcher or with an approved AMX Power over DXLink device for power budget information when used with an E...

Страница 10: ...round screw on the rear of the device Components located on rear of 4K HDMI Wallplate TX DXLink Output Connector DXLink RJ 45 connectors transport digital video and embedded audio over twisted pair ca...

Страница 11: ...connected from the Receiver or if no EDID can be found on the destination device the last used Scaling Mode LED will be ON In either case the Receiver will continue to hold its output resolution to th...

Страница 12: ...28 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 Receiver which in turn tr...

Страница 13: ...for enabling disabling network connectivity of the DXLink Transmitter or Receiver to a connected NetLinx Central Controller used for IR ports serial ports and commands to the DXLink unit see page 26...

Страница 14: ...ce Quick Reference Tables for Modes The modes listed in the following three tables are those supported by DXLink Transmitters and Receivers The Quick Reference Tables are intended to help users naviga...

Страница 15: ...ies Switcher using a single IP address For this mode all of the following requirements must be met If not the endpoint will no longer reside in auto setup mode and must be either bound to the integrat...

Страница 16: ...GX Configuration Tool located at www amx com enova to determine the power requirements of the configuration and whether any of the DXLink Transmitters or Receivers should be powered with the local pow...

Страница 17: ...Link Receivers All Wallplate Transmitters require either PDXL 2 FG1090 170 or PS POE AT TC FG423 84 to do so Other AMX Equipment AMX Products Compatible with DXLink Transmitters DX RX 4K DGX I DXL 4K...

Страница 18: ...bit 36 bit Only supported when the Receiver scaler is in Bypass mode using CTA 861 formats and the resolution is 1080p 60 or less Color Space Support RGB 4 4 4 YCbCr 4 4 4 4 2 2 and 4 2 0 Input signa...

Страница 19: ...3840x2160 30Hz via automatic SmartScale query of the display s preferred EDID detailed timing definition Output Voltage nominal 1 0 Vpp differential Output Re clocking Yes 5 V DDC Pin Output 50 mA wh...

Страница 20: ...mbly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient room temperature CAUTION To protect the equipment from overheating do not operate in an area that exceeds...

Страница 21: ...other but in addition the RX is connected to a NetLinx Central Controller via a LAN or directly to the Controller see page 22 Extender Mode Standalone Standalone DXLink TX RX connected directly as a...

Страница 22: ...va DGX DXLink Boards with DXLink 4K Transmitters Receivers Transmitter Input Board Output Board Receiver DX TX DWP 4K DXLink Twisted Pair 4K DXLink Twisted Pair 4K DX RX 4K DX TX DWP 4K DXLink Twisted...

Страница 23: ...a DGX enclosure ships with two mutually redundant power supplies IMPORTANT If you do not plan to draw power from the Enova DGX enclosure s power supplies you must power the DXLink Transmitters and Rec...

Страница 24: ...Network Ethernet Loops CAUTION Be careful not to create a network Ethernet loop Only one connection to a Public LAN is permitted within a switching system with DXLink support Network loops must be avo...

Страница 25: ...t sensitive menu select Network Bind Unbind Device be sure the check box is selected c Click OK DIP Switch Location TIP For easiest access to the DIP switch toggles we recommend setting them before in...

Страница 26: ...ndled via the host When standalone Modules require IR and or Serial control by a separate NetLinx Master then they need to be in Endpoint Mode Only one must be connected via the ICS LAN 10 100 port to...

Страница 27: ...tile mounting options include rack trays and mounting brackets for desktops under desks on walls and on poles For details on V Style Mounting Kit options see www amx com IMPORTANT When mounting under...

Страница 28: ...K using shielded Cat6A or better for each cable length For more details and helpful cabling information reference the white paper titled Cabling for Success with DXLink available at www amx com or con...

Страница 29: ...LEDs in FIG 16 provide information for the DXLink connector NOTE If the RJ 45 connector is upside down compared to the one in FIG 16 the yellow LED will be on the right and the green LED on the left...

Страница 30: ...Link Receiver 1 DXLink input connector Attach a twisted pair cable from the switcher or DXLink Transmitter to the DXLink connector on the Receiver 2 HDMI Out connector Attach the HDMI cable that goes...

Страница 31: ...the last used Scaling Mode LED will be ON In either case the Receiver will continue to hold its output resolution to the last known preferred resolution until a power cycle or reconnection of a sink w...

Страница 32: ...connected as an independent native NetLinx control port from a networked NetLinx Central Controller IMPORTANT For serial strings to pass through a standalone TX and RX pair in Extender Mode without a...

Страница 33: ...n the Receiver Module or the connections can be reversed IR03 External IR Receiver Module not included To connect an IR Receiver to a DXLink Module 1 Connect the jack on the IR03 External IR Receiver...

Страница 34: ...e without altering the signal s resolution NOTE Interlaced and progressive video are supported into Transmitters progressive is only supported out of Receivers unless in Bypass mode which is non scali...

Страница 35: ...ormal operation ON Normal Boot DHCP no server NOTE This state continues until a valid IP address is obtained OFF during light show then normal operation OFF until connected to Master Fast blink contin...

Страница 36: ...ng systems with DXLink support are connected via their DXLink ports only video and audio will be passed through the DXLink connection When a DXLink input or output on one switching system determines t...

Страница 37: ...Mode will not function until the 3 Toggle on the DIP switch is set to ON see page 26 The 3 Toggle must be ON before the device is accessible via SEND_COMMANDs DHCP Mode requires a connection to a net...

Страница 38: ...ery mechanism for DXLink Modules in the rare occurrence that these units move from online to offline status for an extended period of time The recovery mechanism monitors the ICSP connection between t...

Страница 39: ...del with last 7 digits of serial Master Connection Mode NDP For details see page 14 Master URL for TCP and UDP URL modes blank Master Connection Port Number for TCP and UDP URL modes 1319 Friendly Nam...

Страница 40: ...onfiguration see page 41 The default dynamic DHCP address is 169 254 2 2 The ID Pushbutton can be used to toggle between the DHCP and Static IP Modes To toggle between DHCP and Static IP Modes 1 Once...

Страница 41: ...shbutton is held until the Control NetLinx LEDs toggle back and forth in unison approximately 10 times then released when the faster blinking starts the Module will reset to its factory default settin...

Страница 42: ...ased rate all LEDs go to solid on 2 Upon release of the ID Pushbutton the Module executes the following actions a Restores itself to its factory firmware image b Resets to factory default parameters D...

Страница 43: ...2 Verify that you have the latest version of NetLinx Studio on your PC If the version is not the latest Use the Web Update option in NetLinx Studio s Help menu to obtain the latest version Or Go to ww...

Страница 44: ...x Studio is used to map IRL files to DXLink Modules The instructions below assume that the preparations on the previous pages have been completed To send an IR Library IRL file to a Module 1 In NetLin...

Страница 45: ...mapping information is correct for the selected device IRL files are sent to Port 3 IR Device Port on the Module Refer to the Device Numbering section on page 47 for information on device numbering fo...

Страница 46: ...l information on using NetLinx Studio refer to the WebConsole Programming Guide NX Series Controllers available at www amx com Additional IRL Information ICSLan powered devices such as the DXLink Modu...

Страница 47: ...page 53 SERIAL SEND_COMMANDs page 56 Receiver USB SEND_COMMANDs page 57 Common DXLink Receiver SEND_COMMANDs page 58 DXLink System SEND_COMMANDs page 59 SEND_STRING Escape Sequences page 60 NOTE For a...

Страница 48: ...y NetLinx SEND_COMMANDs the DIP switch s 3 Toggle must be set to ON or the device will not be accessible from a NetLinx control system NOTE Since not all devices support both upper and lower case for...

Страница 49: ...ure for the specified video output port Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV VIDOUT_BLANK color Variables color BLACK BLUE Example SEND_COMMAND dvRX VIDOUT_BLANK BLACK VIDOUT_BRIGHTNESS Requests the status of the...

Страница 50: ...w font WHITE white background black font YELLOW yellow background blue font Example SEND_COMMAND dvRX VIDOUT_OSD_COLOR BLACK VIDOUT_OSD_POS Requests the On Screen Display OSD position on the display c...

Страница 51: ...X VIDOUT_SCALE MANUAL VIDOUT_SLEEP Requests to see the TMDS sleep has been enabled or disabled Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV VIDOUT_SLEEP Example SEND_COMMAND dvRX VIDOUT_SLEEP Returns a COMMAND of the form...

Страница 52: ...aintains the input aspect ratio while zooming the image to fill the screen in all directions Image data may be lost on the top and bottom or to the left and right of the displayed image Anamorphic Thi...

Страница 53: ...number 0 to 199 channels Example SEND_COMMAND IR_1 CH 18 The IR port on the DXLink RX performs the following Transmits IR signals for 1 IR code 11 The transmit time is set with the CTON command Waits...

Страница 54: ...the designated port Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV IROFF Example SEND_COMMAND IR_1 IROFF Immediately halts and clears all IR output signals on the IR port SET BAUD Use to set the IR communication parameters...

Страница 55: ...nsmits the IR code as 3 4 enter SEND_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 343 Transmits the IR code as 3 4 3 enter Mode 1 Example x x x enter SEND_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 3 Transmits the IR code as 0 0 3 enter SEND_COMMAND IR_1...

Страница 56: ...time 0 to 10000 1 second Example SEND_COMMAND dvRXRS232 CHARD 10 Sets a 1 millisecond delay between all transmitted characters CHARDM Set the delay time between all transmitted characters to the valu...

Страница 57: ...n volatile memory and is reset to default 9600 N 8 1 at power up Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV SET BAUD baud parity data stop Valid responses baud 115200 76800 57600 38400 19200 9600 4800 2400 1200 600 300...

Страница 58: ...to the right of the Program port on DEVICE_1 NOTE This parameter does not get stored in non volatile memory LEDs are enabled by default at each power up LED EN Enable all LEDs to the right of the Prog...

Страница 59: ...ink Output Boards for DGX Configuration Software Not required to save A V settings to the receiver These are automatically saved when changes are made Syntax SEND_COMMAND DEV PERSISTAV Example SEND_CO...

Страница 60: ...d response time 1 to 255 measured in 100 microsecond increments Example SEND_STRING RS232_1 27 17 10 Sends a break character of 1 millisecond to the RS232_1 device 27 18 0 Clear the ninth data bit by...

Страница 61: ...d green If the Power LEDs on any of the system s equipment are not illuminated Check the power cords or DXLink RJ 45 connection if using power over the DXLink line Check the power connections on the s...

Страница 62: ...allplate TX as the device does not communicate with or receive control from NetLinx Studio NOTE Before setting up the network we recommend plugging all required Ethernet cables into the network before...

Страница 63: ...p until the LEDs blink in unison and then releasing the ID button This will revert the DXLink Module to DHCP mode Start again at Step 1 above Technical Support If this manual has not satisfactorily an...

Страница 64: ...inx devices such as DXLink Receivers The firmware on the Receivers can be upgraded in the field When Receivers are being used in conjunction with a switcher the switcher s integrated Master is used fo...

Страница 65: ...lect and right click the RX from the context sensitive menu select Network Bind Unbind Device be sure the check box is selected click OK 7 Determine the Device Number assigned to the target Receiver w...

Страница 66: ...LED blinks during the process for upgrading the firmware this is normal The progress of the upgrade displays in the Upload Status field Status is also indicated in the Status bar at the bottom The su...

Страница 67: ...06 0 Copyright AMX LLC 2011 NOTE When security is enabled a user can retry logging in three times before being disconnected for information on setting a username and password see page 68 IMPORTANT If...

Страница 68: ...her the username has been defined or not If the username has been defined this value must be entered However since the password can be set independently of the username it s possible to have a passwor...

Страница 69: ...lt In the terminal program type Help or a question mark and press Enter to access the Help Menu and display the terminal commands described in the table below Telnet Commands Command Description or He...

Страница 70: ...addressing information displayed is reflective of actual operating values not stored parameters GET CONNECTION Shows the Master connection information Example get connection Connection Settings Mode U...

Страница 71: ...nformation messages turned on MSG OFF Extended diagnostic information messages turned off NDP UNBIND Clears the NDP binding to a Master requires reboot to take effect PING ADDRESS Pings an address IP...

Страница 72: ...ly as applied to Static IP Mode DNS settings in DHCP Mode are received from the DHCP server Syntax SET DNS This command prompts you to enter a Domain Name DNS IP 1 DNS IP 2 and DNS IP 3 Enter Y yes to...

Страница 73: ...s Example SET TELNET PORT Current telnet port number 23 Enter new telnet port number Usually 23 0 disable Telnet Once you enter a value and press the Enter key you get the following message Setting te...

Страница 74: ...ism to provide the reliability of TCP with the resource efficiency of UDP URL vs NDP vs Auto Determining which connection method to use for Master Connection Mode is essentially a matter of deciding w...

Страница 75: ...then hit keypad 0 then release Alt The standard line feed code is entered decimal 10 Windows will perform an ANSI to OEM conversion on some codes entered this way because of the way Windows handles la...

Страница 76: ...you change the PC s settings to a static IP address the address must be in the same subnet as the DXLink unit the default static IP address for DXLink Receivers is 192 168 1 2 Important Information fo...

Страница 77: ...Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties The Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties dialog box opens 5 Select Use the following IP address and enter 192 168 1 50 or the IP ra...

Страница 78: ...Change the Master System Number default 1 range 1 to 65535 b Select the desired IP Address in the Available Connections list this will be the static IP address that the PC was set to in the previous...

Страница 79: ...d remains in that mode until the ID Pushbutton is used to set it again The DXLink Module automatically reboots to complete the process To assign a device number and set the connection type 1 From the...

Страница 80: ...to a DXLink Transmitter or from a DXLink Receiver to a destination device The following table provides cable pinout details for HDMI connections FIG 27 HDMI pinout information and connector pins NOTE...

Страница 81: ...o HDMI cable adapter DVI Connector Pinout DVI Input Pin Signal Name DVI Output Pin Signal Name 1 Data 2 1 Data 2 2 Data 2 2 Data 2 3 Gnd 3 Gnd 4 n c 4 n c 5 n c 5 n c 6 DDC CLK 6 DDC CLK 7 DDC Data 7...

Страница 82: ...al Active Pixels Vertical Active Pixels Refresh Hz Comments Video Standard 640x480 60 640 480 60 VESA DMT 640x480 72 640 480 72 VESA DMT 640x480 75 640 480 75 VESA DMT 800x600 60 800 600 60 VESA DMT 8...

Страница 83: ...x576p 50Hz 960x576p 50Hz 960 1920 x576i 50Hz 1280x720p 23 24Hz 1280x720p 25Hz 1280x720p 29 30Hz 1280x720p 50Hz 1280x720p 59 60Hz 1280x720p 100Hz 1280x720p 119Hz 1280x720p 120Hz 1920x1080p 23 24Hz 1920...

Страница 84: ...120Hz 848x480 60Hz 960x600 60Hz 1024x576 60Hz 1024x640 60Hz 1024x768 60Hz 1024x768 120Hz 1064x600 60Hz 1152x720 60Hz 1152x864 60Hz 1224x768 60Hz 1280x720 60Hz 1280x768 60Hz 1280x768 120Hz 1280x800 12...

Страница 85: ...1064x600 50Hz 1064x600 60Hz 1064x600 75Hz 1064x600 85Hz 1152x720 50Hz 1152x720 60Hz 1152x720 75Hz 1152x720 85Hz 1152x864 60Hz 1224x768 50Hz 1224x768 60Hz 1224x768 75Hz 1224x768 85Hz 1280x720 50Hz 128...

Страница 86: ...below can only be set via the Enova DGX Switcher when the DXLink Receiver is being used directly from a DXLink output board 640x350 85Hz 640x400 85Hz 640x480 60Hz 640x480 72Hz 640x480 75Hz 640x480 85...

Страница 87: ...en instructed to do so by Technical Support or an electrical technician Items Required Phillips 1 screwdriver 6 foot ground wire with ring terminal ends Attaching a Ground Wire to a Common Earthed Gro...

Страница 88: ...ositioned so that it does not interfere with any of the connectors 5 Attach the ground wire to a common earthed ground see Attaching a Ground Wire to a Common Earthed Ground on previous page 6 Continu...

Страница 89: ...ration of equipment supports USB HID between endpoints Serial and IR Control is only supported between modules not wallplate and module pairs see the DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters Receiver Hardware...

Страница 90: ...Hardware Capabilities Receiver Hardware Capabilities DX TX DX TX WP DX TX DWP DX TX DWP 4K 4K Signal Support Local Power DXLink PoE Power USB Program Port ID Pushbutton HDMI Input Port HD 15 Input Por...

Страница 91: ...gistered trademarks of their respective companies AMX does not assume responsibility for errors or omissions AMX also reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice at any time The AM...

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