Aurora VLX-TC1-C User manual

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Product Guide
Digital Video
VLX Series
Visual Lossless Low Latency
4K AV IP Distribution over 1GbE Switching

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please review the following safety precautions. If this is the rst time using this model, then read this manual before
installing or using the product. If the product is not functioning properly, please contact your local dealer or Aurora
for further instructions.
!! e lightning symbol in the triangle is used to alert you to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the product that
may be sucient to constitute a risk of electric shock to anyone opening the case. It is also used to indicate improper
installation or handling of the product that could damage the electrical system in the product or in other equipment
attached to the product.
!! e exclamation point in the triangle is used to alert you to important operating and maintenance instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury to you or damage to the product.
!! Be careful with electricity:
• Power outlet: To prevent electric shock, be sure the electrical plug used on the product power cord matches the electrical
outlet used to supply power to the Aurora product. Use only the power adapter and power connection cables designed
for this unit.
• Power cord: Be sure the power cord is routed so that it will not be stepped on or pinched by heavy items.
• Lightning: For protection from lightning or when the product is lef unattended for a long period, disconnect
it from the power source.
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!! Also follow these precautions:
• Ventilation: Do not block the ventilation slots if applicable on the product or place any heavy object on top of it.
Blocking the air ow could cause damage. Arrange components so that air can ow freely. Ensure that
there is adequate ventilation if the product is placed in a stand or cabinet. Put the product in a properly ventilated area,
away from direct sunlight or any source of heat.
• Overheating: Avoid stacking the Aurora product on top of a hot component such as a power amplifer.
• Risk of Fire: Do not place unit on top of any easily combustible material, such as carpet or fabric.
• Proper Connections: Be sure all cables and equipment are connected to the unit as described in this manual.
• Object Entry: To avoid electric shock, never stick anything in the slots on the case or remove the cover.
• Water Exposure: To reduce the risk of fre or electric shock, do not expose to rain or moisture.
• Cleaning: Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning.
• ESD: Handle this unit with proper ESD care. Failure to do so can result in failure. FCC
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) is device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) is device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS ..........................................................................................................................1
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................3
About ...........................................................................................................................................................3
Documentation ..........................................................................................................................................3
Features ......................................................................................................................................................4
VLXTC1-C Front .....................................................................................................................................5
VLXTC1-C Rear........................................................................................................................................6
VLXTCW2H-C Front ..............................................................................................................................7
VLXTCW2V-C Front ...............................................................................................................................8
VLXTCW2H-C & VLX-TCW2V-C Rear .............................................................................................9
VLXTC1-C Dante Option Slot ...............................................................................................................9
UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS ...............................................................................................................10
Direct Connection with No Ethernet Switch ........................................................................................10
1GbEEthernet Switch ...............................................................................................................................10
Network Infrastructure ............................................................................................................................10
Isolated Network or Users Network .......................................................................................................10
Controlling the VLX ................................................................................................................................11
Controlling the VLX for Redundancy ...................................................................................................11
EDID and its Importance ........................................................................................................................11
Video wall Capabilities ............................................................................................................................12
Ethernet Bandwidth Usage ......................................................................................................................12
USB Network Bandwidth Requirement: ...............................................................................................12
Typicalm Video Network Bandwidth: ....................................................................................................13
Bandwidth Table: ......................................................................................................................................13
HARDWARE INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................13
APPLICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................4-17
Example 1: VLX-TCW2 Configured as Transmitter to VLX-TC1 Configured Receiver ................14
Example 2: VLX Multi-Room ..................................................................................................................15
Example 3: Matrix - Multiple VLX to Multiple VLX ............................................................................16
Example 4: Video-Wall ..............................................................................................................................17
Example 5: KVM utilizing USB 2.0..........................................................................................................17
RECOMMENDED CABLE AND CONNECTIVITY ...................................................................................18-19
TROUBLESHOOTING VLX SYSTEMS 20 ..................................................................................................20
APPENDIX 1 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................20
APPENDIX 2 Firmware Update ..............................................................................................................20
RECOMMENDED NETWORK SWITCHES................................................................................................21

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• iPBaseT Revolutionary 4K2K AV Distribution System
IPBaseT® technology combines 4K uncompressed video with zero-latency seamless
switching, video wall and multiviewer modes, digital audio, USB 2.0, Ethernet, and control.
Utilizing the bandwidth of a standard 10G copper or Fiber Optic networks, iPBaseT supports a
large, seamless UHD Video and audio matrix, and it does so while replacing multiple technologies
and products with a single-box distributed platform. The days of needing a separate AV
switcher, control system, video-wall processor, audio/DSP converter, and more are a
thing of the past!
VLX Series:
The VLX Series Products provides one of the most advanced IP Streaming solutions on the market utilizing
Aurora’s IPBaseT technology, which synergizes various IP/AV standards to work together as one. It is the in-
dustry’s frst 4K UHD transceiver with only 1.5 frame (25ms) latency and visually lossless compression. Te VLX-
TCW2H has 2 HDMI® ports. Using a transmitter (encoder) and receiver (decoder), respectively, used to be the
standard – until now. The VLX Series can be set up as either one to make installation, inventory, and trouble-
shooting easier.
MATRIX IP STREAMING VLX IPX
4K UHD with zero compression and zero latency YES NO Visually Lossless
Low Latency
YES
Transceiver topology for simplied inventory NO NO YES YES
Standard network switch infrastructure for easy scalability NO YES YES YES
Transceiver wall plate NO NO YES YES World’s Only
Videowall processing NO YES YES YES
USB port to use as host or device NO NO YES YES
Full-bandwidth Gigabit Ethernet pass-through for data NO NO NO YES
Easy eld serviceability NO NO YES YES
Integrated 2-input to 1-output HDMI® switch NO NO YES YES
Seamless switching Premium Cost Premium Cost Fast Switch YES
Congure any IPX/VLX as TX or RX on the y NO NO YES YES
ExtremeUSB® (USB 2.0 480Mbps) option NO NO Integrated USB
2.0 Not Extreme
YES
Dante® network audio option NO NO YES YES
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please make sure the following items are included within your package. Contact your dealer if any
items are missing or damaged.
Box Versions
VLX-TC1-C
• 1 qty VLX-TC1-C 1G RJ-45 Copper Tranceiver Unit
• 2 qty Mounting Ears and screws
Wall Plate 2 Gang Versions
VLX-TCW2V-C
• 1 qty VLX-TCW2V-C 1G RJ-45 Copper Tranceiver Unit with VGA and HDMI inputs
VLX-TCW2H-C
• 1 qty VLX-TCW2H-C 1G RJ-45 Copper Tranceiver Unit with Two HDMI Inputs
1
AV Inputs
Optional
Dante® Port Available
VLX-TC1-C Copper Version
VLX-TC1-RK5 - 5RU Rack Mount
holds 12 Units
VLX-TC1-C VLX-TC1-C
VLX-TCW2H-C
2-HDMI TRANSCEIVER
VLX-TCW2V-C VGA+HDMI
TRANSCEIVER
Cat6 UTP up to
100m
4246
254246
1G Switch
iPBaseT® is a 4K IP/AV distribution System.
VLX Features:
• 4K Visually lossless over 1G Network
• Low 1.5 frame latency
• HDMI® 2.0/HDCP 2.2
• Unlimited scalability (Based on Network Topology)
• Videowall with image rotation
• PoE
• Stereo line I/O
• RS-232 and IR Control Ports
• Auto sense switching
• USB 2.0 Host and Device Ports
• Dante® IP Audio Option
IP AV - iPBaseT Set Up 4K2K
Streaming IP
VLX-TCW2H-C
Optional
PoE Switch
1G Switch Dante® Distribution
TouchPanel
VLX-TCI-C
Video Wall Capabilities
Bulk 1G Category 6 Cable: West Penn Wire 4246 CMR, 254246 CMP
Note: Category 6 UTP Cables, 4246 CMR, 254246 CMP are used to
Linux Control Server, Touchpanel and to Dante Audio Distribution
HDMI Assemblies ( CN-HD700-xx) Locking HDMI Assembly Series
RS-232/ IR
VGA Assemblies (CN-HDVGAAP-xx)VGA+Audio Assembly
Linux Control
Server
Power supplies are sold separately.

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Optional Accessories
• VLX-TC1-RK1 (1RU Rack mount holds 2 units)
Includes 4 Rails and 1 Blank
• VLX-TC1-RK5 (5RU Rack mount holds 12 units)
Includes 24 rails and 4 Blanks
• VLX-TC1-BLK (Blank Plate for Rack Mounts)
& VLX-TC1-RAIL (For VLX-TC1 use in rack mounts)
• VLX-DTE (Dante Option Card)
• DXB-8 ( 8 Button Wall Plate) Available in White or Black
• PS0081-1-US (48V 24 Watt PoE Injector) United States
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INTRODUCTION
About
The VLX Series provides one of the most advanced IP Streaming solutions on the market utilizing Aurora’s
iPBaseT® technology, which synergizes various IP/AV standards to work together as one. It is the industry’s first
4K UHD transceiver with only 1.5 Frame (25ms) latency and visually losses compression. Using a transmitter
(encoder) and receiver (decoder), respectively, used to be the standard – until now. The VLX Series box or wall
plates can be set up as either one to make installation, inventory, and troubleshooting easier.
Another industry first is the option slot to add other IP capabilities, like Dante® audio, for a more complete,
distributed system. Audio, video, data, and control can be sent securely to one or many units using off-the-shelf
1G RJ-45 Ethernet switch. When the VLX is set up to be a transmitter, the 2 HDMI inputs (VLX-TC1-C, VLX-
TCW2H-C) or VGA/HDMI inputs (VLX-TCW2V-2) become a source switch and the HDMI output becomes a
potential loop out. When set up as a receiver, a user can select the local HDMI inputs or an IP source. Seamless
switching of the sources further enhances the presentation. Regardless of how the VLX is set up, the audio can be
de-embedded at any location, and/or be sent to or received from a Dante® enabled device. The USB is also flexible,
working as a KVM and/or a high-speed data transfer (480Mbps) for memory sticks. Each VLX USB feature can
also be set as a host or a device. To keep the system friendly, an OSD and integrated web server are available for
easy navigation and setup of features.
Digital signage, education, corporate, and residential are just a few markets which benefit from the flexibility and
low cost of the VLX Series.
Documentation
Aurora provides many documents to support the VLX series and accessories. Below is a list of the available
documents that can be found on the download tab of the VLX products or the customer portal.
• VLX Series Network Switch Recommendation & Confguration
• QXP-2-VLX User Guide
• VLX Series Protocol Guide (Available only on Customer Portal)
• iPBaseT® FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
• iPBaseT® VLX Series AV Evolution for an Industry Revolution (Features and the benefts over tradition
Matrix)
• iPBaseT® Brochure
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Features
• Confgure as Transmitter (Encoder) or Receiver (Decoder)
• 4K UHD Over 1G CAT5e/6/6a
• HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2
• Visually Lossless with only 1.5 Frame Latency
• 128 per source with HDCP, Larger for Non-Encrypted Sources
• Videowall with Image Rotation
• 1G LAN PoE
• 2 HDMI Inputs, 1 HDMI Output (VLX-TC1-C, VLX-TCW2H-C)
• 1 VGA/1 HDMI Inputs, 1 HDMI Output (VLX-TCW2V-C)
• Line In/Out Stereo
• RS-232 Serial Port & IR (In/Out)
• On Screen Display (OSD)
• Integrated Web Server for Confguration and control
• USB 2.0 Host and Device ports
• Two USB 1.1 for HID devices (VLX-TC1-C)
• Dante® IP Audio Option
• Front Keypad & IR Remote
• Rack & Under Table Mounting (VLX-TC1-C)
• 2 Gang Mounting for Wall plates (VLX-TCW2V-C, VLX-TCW2H-C)
• Available in White or Black (VLX-TCW2V-C, VLX-TCW2H-C)
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VLX-TC1-C Front
LEDs
• Power/Status – Power will light green when unit is on or in standby. Status will blink at a normal pace durin
regular operation and slower pace when in standby.
• Encoder/Decoder – Encoder (transmit) or Decoder (receiver) will be lit when set accordingly.
• HDMI 1/HDMI 2 – Will light accordingly based on input selection. If both are lit, then it is the remote stream
when set as a decoder. If neither is lit, then no source is routed.
• 232 TX/RX – Will blink when RS-232 data is being sent or received.
• IR TX/RX – Will blink when IR signal is being sent or received
• Host/Device – For USB option. Host will be lit if set for PC to be connected to the USB. Device will be lit if set
for peripherals like keyboard or mouse is to be connected.
Buttons
• Power Button – Press and hold for 5 seconds for power standby.
• Menu Button – Press and hold for 5 seconds to switch between encode/decode mode.
• Up Button - Select next input source.
• Down Button - Select previous input source.
• Up/Down Button – Press and hold for 5 seconds to output IP info, at 9600 baud rate, on RS-232 port.
Miscellaneous
• IR Window – Future use for IR remote and IR Pass through.
• IR Input – For use with external IR Receiver. If utilized, front IR window will become disabled. Note: It is im
portant to use 5V only IR photo receiver which is with carrier and inverted. Use a stereo 3.5mm TRS
connector.
• USB HID – Dual Type A USB 1.1 Connectors for keyboard/mouse
Note: Default Settings - 9600 baud rate; default IP DHCP 169.xxx.xxx.xxx range; autosense of.
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VLX-TC1-C Rear
Rear
From lef to right
48VDC 48 Volt DC isolated power input.
LAN 10/100/1000Mbps
LAN. Can power the unit with PoE from injector or switch.
USB 2.0 480Mbps USB 2.0 Type A to be connected to a host (PC) or Type B for device (ex. Mouse,
keyboard, etc.).
HDMI In 1/ In 2 HDMI inputs up to 4K30p/4:4:4 or 4K60p/4:2:0.
HDMI Out HDMI Output to Display up to 4K30p/4:4:4 or 4K60p/4:2:0.
Output can be native or scaled (e.g. from 1080p to 4K30p/4:4:4)
Audio In Analog stereo audio input.
Audio Out Analog stereo audio output.
De-embedded audio output from HDMI stream. HDMI multichannel audio (up to 7.1) is
downmixed to stereo (2 channel).
Control RS-232 Serial port pass-through and control up to 115Kbps.
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VLX-TCW2H-C Front
Buttons
• In 1 – Selects HDMI Input 1 (Lights Red, Green, or Blue).
• In 2 – Selects HDMI Input 2 (Lights Red, Green, or Blue).
• Stream – Selects remote stream assigned when set as decoder (Lights Red, Green, or Blue). If held for 5 sec will
switch between encode and decode modes. Stream button will light blue when in encode mode.
Connectors
• HDMI In 1/2 – HDMI inputs up to 4K30 4:4:4/4K60 4:2:0.
• HDMI Out – HDMI Output to Display.
• RS-232 – Serial port pass-through and control up to 115Kbps.
• IR Output – For InfraRed output of 30kHz-60kHz. Uses 3.5mm TS emitter.
• Audio In – Stereo audio input.
• Audio Out – Audio de-embedded output.
• Ethernet – 10/100 LAN.
• USB – 480Mbps USB 2.0 Type A to be connected to a host (PC) or device (ex. Mouse, keyboard, etc.).
Miscellaneous
• IR Window – Future use for IR remote or IR pass-through.
Note: Default Settings - 9600 baud rate; default IP DHCP 169.xxx.xxx.xxx range; autosense of.
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VLX-TCW2V-C Front
Buttons
• In 1 – Selects VGA (Lights Red, Green, or Blue).
• In 2 – Selects HDMI Input 2 (Lights Red, Green, or Blue).
• Stream – Selects remote stream assigned when set as decoder (Lights Red, Green, or Blue). If held for 5 sec will
switch between encode and decode modes. Stream button will light blue when in encode mode.
Connectors
• VGA In – VGA input up to 1900 x 1200 @ 60Hz
• HDMI In – HDMI inputs up to 4K30/4:4:4 or 4K60/4:2:0.
• HDMI Out – HDMI Output to Display.
• RS-232 – Serial port pass-through and control up to 115Kbps.
• IR Output – For InfraRed output of 30kHz-60kHz. Uses 3.5mm TS emitter.
• Audio In – Stereo audio input.
• Audio Out – Audio de-embedded output.
• Ethernet – 10/100 LAN.
• USB – 480Mbps USB 2.0 Type A to be connected to a host (PC) or device (ex. Mouse, keyboard, etc.).
Miscellaneous
• IR Window – Future use for IR remote or IR pass-through.
Note: Default Settings - 9600 baud rate; default IP DHCP 169.xxx.xxx.xxx range; autosense of.
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VLX-TCW2H-C & VLX-TCW2V-C Rear
Rear
• 48VDC – 48 Volt DC isolated power input.
• LAN – 10/100/1000Mbps LAN. Can power the unit with PoE from injector or switch.
• RS-232 – Serial port pass-through and control up to 115Kbps. Also, has 5V for connection to DXB-8 8 button
wall controller.
• Expansion Slot for Dante option. Cover supplied for card protection.
Wall plate versions require full 2 gang electrical box space. Some electrical boxes and mud rings do not accom-
modate the full size. VLX-TCW2 wall box dimensions are 3.728” x 2.83” x 1.404”. Wall box portion depth is
1.404” without option card and 2.25” with option card.
VLX-TC1-C Dante Option Slot
• Option Card Slot for Dante option.
Note: The MAC address for the Dante option will be on the card label.
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UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS
Direct Connection with No Ethernet Switch
The VLX Series is designed to automatically tunnel the video, audio, USB, RS-232, and IR if they are connected
without an Ethernet switch.
1GbE Ethernet Switch
It is important to use a non-blocking IGMP 1GbE switch with IGMP snooping and Jumbo packets. Te size
of the switch is based on the requirements of the project. With this in mind, consider if extra port capacity is
required for future expansion. If you run out of port capacity, you can always add another 1GbE switch in the
future. The VLX, when set to encoder (TX), determines the bandwidth that will be multicast across the network.
24bit 4k@30Hz can peak at about 850Mbps and 425Mbps for 24bit 1080p@60Hz (Data Rate in bits per second =
Color Depth x Horizontal Resolution x Vertical Resolution x Frame Rate) but typically averages 218Mbps for full
motion 4K video. Tis does not include the 10/100 LAN, 480Mbps USB, RS-232, IR over the same transmission
if required. If 10 units are set as encoders, and 4K@30Hz is the desired video resolution, then 8.5Gbps of band-
width will be required if uplinked to another switch. If the available bandwidth between the two 1GbE switches is
less than 8.5Gbps, then packets will drop and information will be lost. It is also a good idea to take into account
overhead and assume 15% bandwidth loss to play it safe. Since each port is bi-directional 1Gbps, it enables any
port to be used as an encoder or decoder. The AV industry is used to standard distribution topology limitations of
4x4, 8x8, 16x16, etc. With networked based video distribution, a 48 port 1GbE switch as an example can be 24x24,
1x47, 47x1, 12x36, etc. If bandwidth is tight the VLX has the ability to cap the bandwidth at 200Mbps which will
work well for most applications. (see Ethernet Bandwidth Usage section for more detailed information)
Network Infrastructure
Te raw network cabling as well as the patch cables are as important as the switch. When using copper, CAT5e, 6,
or 6a cable is preferred for optimal performance and is important to follow the standard rules for running Eth-
ernet cables. No sharp bends, coiling, putting near power lines, grouping tightly together with other LAN cables,
etc. Shielding is not necessary but can be used for noisy environments.
Isolated Network or Users Network
When discussing a networked based video solution, many times it is assumed it has to be on the client’s network.
This is not true. The application determines the type of network to be used. For example, if it is simply being used
as a typical AV matrix switch with no distribution throughout the facility, then a 1GbE switch can be used just
for that room. Just because it is Ethernet based does not mean it has to be used on the main network. Te Ethernet
switch is simply used as the end point for all the cables and the glue that holds everything together. In other
words, it takes the place of the standard AV matrix switch topology. If only remote control is required from the
main network, then connect the 1GbE switch to the main network and allow the control data between the 1GbE
switch VLAN and the main network. Even if the VLAN is part of the main network it does not mean you will use
all the bandwidth. The purpose of IGMP, is to only send the multicast data to the ports specified, which would be
where the VLX units are connected to. Non-blocking switch assures full bandwidth is available for all
ports as required.
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Controlling the VLX
To simplify control of the VLX, each unit can be controlled via. It can also be controlled from other Aurora
control products or 3rd party control systems with the available VLX API. In order to obtain the VLX Server API
commands you must be dealer status otherwise an NDA is required and is at the discretion of Aurora. The VLX
can also work without the server as a 3rd party control can communicate directly to each unit to change settings
or make routes. This makes the VLX extremely flexible and for low cost smaller systems very cost effective.
Controlling the VLX for Redundancy
Multiple control systems can run on the same network for redundancy. It is important only one communicates at
any given time or incomplete commands may occur between units communicating simultaneously.
EDID and its Importance
One of the most forgotten setup procedures in AV systems is the EDID. The EDID comes from the destination
(display, VTC, recorder, etc.) and must be saved into the encoder and decoder HDMI input ports. Tis allows the
source (Blu-ray, computers, etc.) to know the capabilities of the destination. This includes the audio type if any,
video resolution and timing, color space, color depth, and more. If no EDID is present an HDMI device will revert
to lowest resolution in DVI mode which also means no audio. If the wrong EDID is used, the image may look
pink, green, or have no image at all. To make matters more complex, if different destinations/displays are in use in
a matrix configuration, then it is important to use an EDID with a common denominator or only one or the other
destination may work. In an ideal installation, all the destinations should have the same capabilities for optimal
performance. I this is not possible a scaler may have to be implemented to assist in the compatibility.
For example, there are 2 displays one 1080p the other 4k UHD. If the EDID of the 4K display is used, the 1080p
will not see an image if the source is capable of 4K. If the 1080p EDID is used, then both will see the image but the
4K will never benefit from 4K content. In a situation where this is unacceptable, a 4K scaler can be used on the
1080p screen to down scale the 4K content so the 4K EDID can be used and the better screen can have a benefit.
Note scalers do add frame latency and can affect image quality based on the quality of the scaler. This is why it is
always ideal to use destinations with similar capabilities for optimal performance.
Audio can be impacted just as easily. If a destination is 6-channel surround sound capable and the other destina-
tion is not, then the EDID from the 5.1 destination cannot be used, or there will be no audio on the other desti-
nation. In most commercial installations, it should not be an issue to choose the lowest common denominator,
which is 2-channel audio, but in cases where you must have surround sound then a down-mixer for the 2-channel
destination must be used.
In some cases, a custom EDID could be created, as the audio and video are mismatched between the destinations.
Tis can occur for example, when one destination has 4K 2-channel audio and the other 1080p with multichannel
surround sound. If the EDID of the 1080p destination is used, audio will not be present on the 4K destination. If
the 4K EDID is used, there will be no video present on the 1080p destination. Te only way to solve this issue, is a
new EDID combining the common features. In this case an EDID which is set at 1080p with 2-channel audio is
the solution.
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Videowall Capabilities
Te VLX videowall mode has the ability to take in up to a 4K UHD signal and create a low latency high qual-
ity videowall up to 8x8 in size. Te way the mode works is by dividing the input resolution by the amount of
displays. For example, a 2x2 videowall will become four 1080p signals from a 4K UHD signal. Te VLX also has
bezel compensation to create a seamless window pane effect.
Ethernet Bandwidth Usage
Te VLX streaming bandwidth is dynamic with the compression a low fxed 8:1 compression. With no USB ac-
tivity and a still image fed into a decoder the VLX will use as little as 216Kbps of network bandwidth. Maximum
throughput is 820Mbps.
USB Network Bandwidth Requirement:
• When USB devices are attached but there is no activity, the network bandwidth requirement
is almost 0.
• For non-isochronous USB devices, network performance only impacts the performance of the
USB device. It won’t impact USB devices’ functionality.
• For isochonous USB devices (for example, USB Audio), the network latency may impact the
functionality of this kind of device. If the network Latency is too long, iso packets may be
discarded and causes audio glitch. It is important to use fast-leave high quality switches for this
application.
• For most of USB devices, the network bandwidth requirement will be almost the same as what
it takes on USB bus.
Typical Video Network Bandwidth:
• Still frame < 216Kbps
• Web browsing 70-100Mbps (1920x1080) 60fps
• YouTube full screen 21-132Mbps (1920x1080) 60fps
• Movie average 165-315Mbps (1920x1080) 60fps
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Network Setup
1. Connect a 1GbE network switch and make certain IGMP Snooping features are enabled.
2. Connect CAT cable RJ-45 accordingly to the network switch and to the VLX units.
3. Connect a QXP-2-VLX Server to the network switch and power on. Follow instructions for the QXP-2-VLX to
set the IP address for remote control.
Encoder Setup
1. Plug HDMI source(s) into the inputs. Local display should be connected to the HDMI output. Connect any
other RS-232, IR, USB, or audio accordingly.
2. Connect power via 48v red euro connector or PoE via LAN connection. Unit will take about 30 seconds to
initialize.
3. Make certain the unit’s LED is set to Encode. If not, for box version use the front menu button by holding for 5
seconds or the stream button on the wall plate version.
4. For the box version select the input to be streamed using the front up or down buttons to choose HDMI 1 or 2.
Te HDMI 1/2 LED will light accordingly.
5. Every VLX unit has a unique MAC and IP addresses. It can be changed using through the built-in setup web
pages. It is important to make certain each unit has its own unique IP and Host Name.
Decoder Setup
1. Plug the display into the HDMI output. If local sources will also be connected to the decoder, use the HDMI
inputs 1 and/or 2. Connect any RS-232, IR, USB, or audio accordingly.
2. Connect power via 48v red euro connector or PoE via LAN connection. Unit will take about 30 seconds to
initialize.
3. Make certain the unit’s LED is set to Decode. If not, for box version, use the front menu button by holding
for 5 seconds or the stream button on the wall plate version.
4. For the box version select the input to be streamed using the front up or down buttons to choose HDMI 1, 2,
or stream. Te HDMI 1/2 LED will light accordingly. If both are lit, then stream is selected. For the wall plate
use the labeled buttons accordingly.
5. Every VLX unit has a unique MAC and IP addresses. It can be changed using through the built-in web setup
pages. It is important to make certain each unit has its own unique IP and Host Name.
Control Setup
1. Ensure that the IP address of the PC is in 169.254.xx.xx domain
2. Launch the windows scanning applicaton node_list.bat available on the Aurora Customer Portal
3. The units on the network will popualte into the encoder and decoder fields accordingly
4. This will allow you to initally identify and communicate with the built-in web pages to set up each unit to
communicate directly with the VLX protocol
Important:
• Take note of the MAC Address of every unit. It can be found on the underside or rear of the unit. Te MAC
Address is how you will identify the unit relative to its location.
• Make certain all units are using the latest frmware.
• Remember to setup EDID for proper operation
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APPLICATIONS
Example 1: VLX-TCW2 Confgured as Transmitter to VLX-TC1 Confgured Receiver
When the VLX Series is connected point to point, no confguration is required, as the units will auto identify and
make a tunnel between both ends for the video, audio, RS-232, IR, USB and Ethernet. With the Copper Version a
maximum distance of 100m (328f) can be achieved.
Example 2: VLX Multi-Room
The VLX series is perfect for multi-room applications with its flexibility. A nearly unlimed number of rooms can
share video, audio, data, and control in real-time. The scalability is only limited by the size of the network switch
and infrastructure.
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Example 3: Matrix - Multple VLX to Multiple VLX
The VLX can take the place of any typical card cage matrix system, adding flexibility and performance never seen
before Even features like seamless switching is no longer a premium
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Example 4: Matrix - Video Wall
Te VLX is capable of 4K video-walls. Up to 8x8 size can be created with 4K inputs
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