Troubleshooting
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Hardware Reference Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair 4K Transmitters/Receivers
Troubleshooting
Overview
The troubleshooting suggestions/strategies provided apply to the Transmitters and Receivers, unless otherwise noted.
Five potential types of issues are covered in this chapter:
Basic troubleshooting
Determining HDCP compliance
Power
DXLink connections
Network setup
This chapter also provides technical support contact information on page 63.
Basic Troubleshooting
We suggest using the following general list to rule out basic troubleshooting issues.
Check the indicator LEDs on all of the equipment. If any are not illuminated, see the “Power Issues” section below.
Check all link and signal connections to make sure everything is physically set up correctly.
Isolate source and destination equipment and cable problems by cabling direct without the DXLink units.
Check Module DIP switch toggle settings (see page 25).
SEND_COMMANDs – double-check the command and the port number specified and re-send the command (see page 47).
If any changes have been made, try resetting the unit to the factory defaults (see page 41).
Additional Resources for Troubleshooting Switching Systems
When the DXLink units are used in conjunction with an Enova DGX Switcher or Solecis 4K Digital Switcher, we suggest checking the
troubleshooting information in that product’s manual.
Determining HDCP Compliance
An orange screen on an output display is the visual cue from DXLink devices that the display device cannot display the HDCP
compliant signal from the source.
Power Issues
Upon power up, the Power indicator LED on the front of the Module illuminates solid 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 switcher if using power over the DXLink line.
Check the power connections on the source and destination devices.
Important Power Considerations for Enova DGX Systems
Local power – Local power (the desktop power supply) always takes precedence over power via the DXLink line from the
switcher. However, if a locally powered Module is connected to a switcher and the local power is lost (i.e., unplugged or
turned off), the Module will power down and then automatically power back up using power from the switcher via the
DXLink connection (increasing the overall power draw on the switcher). When local power is restored, it automatically
replaces the power over the DXLink line.
DXLink power – When Transmitters/Receivers are being powered by an Enova DGX DXLink board or DXLink power injector
(using power via the DXLink line), to maintain the switcher’s power redundancy, we recommend that you:
Determine the power budget based on the Input/Output boards used and the quantity of powered endpoints
(Transmitters/Receivers); see page 23.
Do not use the local DC power jack on Modules (even if the local power adapter is turned off).
Power Issues with Enova DGX Systems
In an Enova DGX System when multiple endpoints (Transmitters/Receivers) cycle their power and the DXLink connection fails,
check the following:
Check to be sure that Modules being powered via local DC jack have power. (Local power always takes precedence.)
Check to be sure that Modules intended to be powered via the DXLink line do not have a DC jack plugged in (even if the local
power adapter is turned off). This can cause inadvertent ground loops that can negatively affect DXLink power sensing circuits.