Product Overview and Specifications
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Hardware Reference Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair 4K Transmitters/Receivers
DXLink Transmitter and Receiver Features
NOTE:
Wallplate Transmitters have a limited set of features (i.e., no S/PDIF, IR, or serial ports).
S
upports transport of 4K and UHD format signals
Incorporates HDMI® technology
HDCP 1.4 compatible
Supports resolutions up to 2160p, as well as 3D support (3D and Deep Color)
Supports HDMI passthrough with embedded digital audio and single link DVI (DVI-to-HDMI cable adapter required)
Reads the downstream EDID from the sink (Extender Mode)
Transports video signals over distances up to 262 feet (80 m) via the DXLink connection
Interruption free content when used in conjunction with a switcher, AMX’s exclusive InstaGate Pro
®
Technology allows
audio and video to be switched quickly and easily to every connected display without the difficulties typically associated
with HDCP.
SmartScale
®
on the Receivers works to automatically recognize any device’s supported resolutions and signal type
parameters, allowing switching out source and destination devices without manual setup. Also included is the ability to
control detailed timing parameters for customized video output formats. (SmartScale is the ability to configure the scaling
output by automatically selecting destination defined resolutions.)
Supports HDMI embedded digital audio
Standard twisted pair cable saves time and installation effort
The 232 port (RS-232 serial) supports bidirectional transfer of serial data between Master and RX (Endpoint Mode)
The IR port supports bidirectional transfer of IR data between 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 Enova DGX Digital Media Switcher, see page 23)
A desktop power supply (ENERGY STAR
®
qualified) is provided per module. The 4K HDMI Wallplate TX receives power from
the switcher or can be used with a DXLink power injector (for power budget information, see page 23).
DXLink modules are compatible with all V Style, versatile mounting options including rack, surface, and pole.
The 4K HDMI Wallplate TX mounts in a standard US single-gang box.
Backed by AMX’s 3 year warranty (see www.amx.com)
24-hour technical support
NOTE:
Features and specifications described in this document are subject to change without notice.
Common Applications
DXLink Transmitters and Receivers are designed to send audio and video to a remote display across the room, on the other side of
the house, or to a classroom down the hall. The installation’s requirements dictate the system setup which generally takes one of
the following three forms.
Endpoint Mode (Switcher)
– One or more Transmitters and/or Receivers are connected to a 100 Series Enova DGX Digital
Media Switcher (see page 21).
Endpoint Mode (Standalone)
– A standalone DXLink TX/RX pair* are connected directly to each 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)
– A standalone DXLink TX/RX pair* are connected directly to each other as a simple extender
solution (see page 23).
* A wallplate in a standalone configuration requires power via a DXLink power injector.
NOTE:
DXLink Twisted Pair 4K Receiver modules can also be setup for standalone communication with Solecis 4K Digital Switchers.