Extron electronics DXP 1616 HD 4K PLUS Series User manual

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IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
Go to www.extron.com for the complete
user guide, installation instructions, and
specifications before connecting the
product to the power source.
DXP 1616 HD 4K PLUS Series • Setup Guide
The DXP 1616 HD 4K PLUS Series are digital matrix switchers that route HDMI signals from multiple sources to HDMI-equipped
display devices. They support computer and video resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz with 4.4.4 colorspace. They also support
HDMI 2.0b specications, including data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats.
These switchers are HDCP 2.3 compliant and incorporate Extron SpeedSwitch®, EDID Minder®, and Key Minder®. Digital audio
can be de-embedded from any input and assigned to digital or analog stereo outputs. The DXP 1616 Series models include
DXP 1616 HD 4K PLUS with 16 inputs and 16 outputs and DXP 168 HD 4K PLUS with 16 inputs and 8 outputs.
This setup guide enables you to quickly set up and congure your DXP matrix switcher. Step-by-step instructions show
you how to connect the hardware and to perform basic operations using both the front panel controls and selected Simple
Instruction Set (SIS) commands. The guide also shows you how to connect to the built-in web page and load and start up the
Product Conguration Software (PCS), which you can also use to congure and operate the switcher. For additional information
and specications, see the DXP HD 4K PLUS product page at www.extron.com.
The terms “DXP,” “matrix,” “switcher,” and “DXP matrix switcher” are used interchangeably in this guide to refer to both the
DXP 1616 and DXP 168 models.
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DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Setup Guide (Continued)
Setup Steps
Follow these steps to set up and start operating the DXP matrix switcher (see Operation section, beginning on page 6, for
additional setup procedures you may want to perform).
1. Turn off power to the input and output devices that will be connected.
2. Connect HDMI input devices to the rear panel input connectors (see figure 2, A).
3. Connect HDMI audio and video output devices to the rear panel HDMI output connectors (B).
4. Connect control devices as desired:
• Connect a computer or control system to the Remote RS-232 (E) or the front panel USB Config port (see figure 5, A,
on page 5).
• Connect a computer, control system, or network switch to the RJ-45 LAN (Ethernet) port (see figure 2, F).
5. Plug the DXP switcher into a grounded AC source, and connect power to the input and output devices.
6. Download the PCS program from www.extron.com.
7. Select EDID files to apply to inputs as desired, using PCS (see the DXP HD 4K PLUS Help file for details).
8. Create ties and presets as desired (see Creating Ties on page 6 and Saving or Recalling a Preset on page 7).
Rear Panel Connections
Most of the connectors are on the rear panels of the DXP HD 4K PLUS. Figure 2 shows the rear panel of DXP 1616 model.
CAUTION: Remove power from the system before making any connections.
ATTENTION : Couper l’alimentation avant de faire l’installation électrique.
ATTENTION:
• Use electrostatic discharge precautions (be electrically grounded) when making connections. Electrostatic discharge
(ESD) can damage equipment, although you may not feel, see, or hear it.
• Prenez des précautions contre les décharges électrostatiques (soyez électriquement relié à la terre) lorsque vous
effectuez des connexions. Les décharges électrostatiques (ESD) peuvent endommager l’équipement, même si vous ne
pouvez pas le sentir, le voir ou l’entendre.
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AInput connectors D Reset button GAnalog audio outputs
BOutput connectors E Remote RS-232 connector H S/PDIF audio outputs
CReset LED F LAN port IAC power connector
Figure 2. DXP 1616 HD 4K PLUS Rear Panel
NOTE: Figure 2 shows the DXP 1616 HD 4K PLUS, with 16 inputs and 16 outputs. The rear panel of the DXP 168 is identical
except for the number of outputs.
AInput connectors — Connect HDMI sources to these female 19-pin type A HDMI input connectors for video input.
LockIt™ cable lacing brackets, one for each HDMI input and output connector, are provided with the DXP HD 4K PLUS.
These brackets can be used to secure the HDMI cables to the DXP connectors to reduce stress on the HDMI connectors
and prevent signal loss due to loose cable connections (see Securing HDMI Cables with the LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing
Bracket on page 4).
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BOutput connectors — Connect HDMI output devices to these female 19-pin type A HDMI output connectors for buffered
video output (see Securing HDMI Cables with the LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket on page 4).
CReset LED — While you are holding the Reset button, this green LED blinks every 3 seconds to indicate the
level of reset that will occur if the button is released at that point (see figure 2, D, on the previous page).
DReset button — This recessed button initiates three levels (modes) of reset. Use a pointed object such as a small
screwdriver to press and hold the Reset button.
• Factory firmware reset (mode 1) — Hold the Reset button while powering up the switcher to restore the DXP to
the factory firmware for a single power cycle. This type of reset maintains all the current user settings, such as audio
adjustments, IP settings, and the configuration.
• IP settings reset (mode 4) — While the DXP is running, press and hold the Reset button until the LED blinks twice
(approximately 6 seconds). Release the button and press it again momentarily to reset the switcher IP functions. This
reset does not replace any user-installed firmware.
• Absolute reset (mode 5) — While the DXP is running, press and hold the Reset button until the LED blinks three times
(approximately 9 seconds). Release the button and press it again momentarily to restore the switcher to the default
factory conditions.
ERemote RS-232 connector — Connect an RS-232 capable host
device such as a computer or a touchpanel control to this 3.5 mm
3-pole captive screw connector to configure and control the
switcher via SIS commands. Connect the 9-pin end of the RS-232
cable to the serial port of your computer or control system. The
default port parameters are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no
parity.
FLAN port — Connect a computer, a network switch, or a control
system to this RJ-45 connector. With the Ethernet connection, you
can use a computer to configure and control the networked
switcher with SIS commands, the PCS configuration program, or
the embedded HTML page.
Ethernet connection indicators — The Link and Act
LEDs indicate the status of the Ethernet connection.
• Link — Indicates that the switcher is properly
connected to an Ethernet LAN. This green LED should light
steadily.
• Act (Activity) — Indicates transmission of data on the RJ-45
connector. This amber LED should flicker as the switcher
communicates.
Ethernet links use Category (CAT) 3, 5e, or 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables, terminated
with RJ-45 connectors. Ethernet cables are limited to 328 feet (100 meters).
NOTES:
• Do not use standard telephone cables. Telephone cables do not support Ethernet or Fast Ethernet.
• Do not stretch or bend the cables because this can cause transmission errors.
A cable that is wired as T568A at one end
and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs
reversed) is a "crossover" cable.
A cable that is wired the same at both ends
is called a "straight-through" cable because
no pin or pair assignments are swapped.
Both ends of the cable can be T568B (as shown)
or T568A (not shown).
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Computer or
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RS-232 Port
DXP HD 4K PLUS
Rear Panel
RS-232 Port
NOTES:
•If you use cable that has a drain wire, tie
the drain wire to ground at both ends.
•Connect a ground wire between the DXP
and the computer or control system.
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LAN
Default Ethernet settings:
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IP address — 192.168.254.254
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Subnet mask — 255.255.0.0
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Gateway address — 0.0.0.0
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DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Setup Guide (Continued)
The cable you use depends on your network speed. The switchers support both 10 Mbps (10Base-T — Ethernet) and
100 Mbps (100Base-T — Fast Ethernet), half-duplex and full-duplex Ethernet connections.
• 10Base-T Ethernet requires CAT 3 or higher UTP or STP cables.
• Fast Ethernet requires CAT 5e or higher UTP or STP cables.
Terminate the Ethernet cable as required:
• Network connection — Wire as a patch (straight-through) cable.
• Computer or control system connection — Wire as a crossover cable.
GAnalog audio outputs — Connect powered speakers, an amplifier, or other audio output device to these 5-pole 3.5 mm
captive screw connectors for 2-ch stereo analog audio output. These connectors can de-embed LPCM audio that was routed
from any DXP HDMI input and convert it to a stereo analog signal. Figure 4 shows how to wire these connectors. Use the
supplied tie-wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector.
Do not tin the wires!
Balanced Audio Output
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Figure 4. Connecting Analog Audio
ATTENTION:
• For unbalanced audio output, connect the sleeves to the ground contact. DO NOT connect the sleeves to the
negative (-) contacts.
• Pour l’audio asymétrique, connectez les manchons au contact au sol. Ne PAS connecter les manchons aux
contacts négatifs (–).
NOTE: The length of exposed wires is important. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm).
HS/PDIF digital audio outputs (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) — Use 75 ohm digital
audio cables to connect audio signal processors (such as the Extron SSP 7.1 Surround Sound
Processor) or other compatible devices to these female RCA connectors (see the illustration
at right). The connected processor then converts digital signals from these ports to analog for
encoded standard definition bitstream audio for Dolby or DTS multi-channel surround sound.
NOTE: When the input audio is a high bit rate (HBR) audio stream, mute these outputs.
IAC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord (provided) into this connector
to connect the switcher to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source.
Securing HDMI Cables with the LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket
Use a LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket to securely fasten each HDMI cable to the switcher:
1. Plug the HDMI cable into the panel connection (see the illustration at right, 1).
2. Loosen the HDMI connection mounting screw from the panel enough to allow the LockIt
lacing bracket to be placed over it (2). The screw does not have to be removed.
3. Place the LockIt lacing bracket (3) on the screw and against the HDMI connector, then
tighten the screw to secure the bracket.
ATTENTION:
• Do not overtighten the HDMI connector mounting screw. The shield it fastens to
is thin and can easily be stripped.
• Ne serrez pas trop la vis de montage du connecteur HDMI. Le blindage auquel
elle est attachée est très fin et peut facilement être dénudé.
4. Loosely place the included tie wrap around the HDMI connector and the LockIt lacing bracket as shown (4).
5. While holding the connector securely against the lacing bracket, use pliers or similar tool to tighten the tie wrap, then remove
any excess length.
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Front Panel Features
The front panel buttons of the DXP 1616 and DXP 168 are grouped into two sets, with the input and output buttons located on
the left side of the control panel and the control buttons on the right side. The front panel buttons have multiple primary and
secondary functions. For more details on these functions, see the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series User Guide, available at www.extron.
com. Each button has an LED beside it. These bicolor LEDs light green when video is selected and red when audio is selected.
DXP HD 4K PLUS SERIES
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Figure 5. DXP 1616 and DXP 168 HD 4K PLUS Front Panel
NOTE: Although the DXP 168 PLUS has 16 output buttons like the DXP 1616 PLUS, only output buttons 1 through 8 are
fully functional on the DXP 168. Output buttons 9 through 16 can be used only for creating and recalling presets.
AConfig port — This USB mini-B port serves a similar communications function to the rear panel Remote port, but is easier
to access than the rear port after the matrix switcher has been installed and cabled. Use a USB type A to mini B cable to
connect this port to a USB connector on the computer to enable SIS commands to be sent from the computer, connection to
the PCS configuration software, and uploading firmware.
Front Panel Button Functions
Primary Function Secondary Functions
BInput buttons • Select an input.
• Identify the selected input.
• Save and recall presets.
• View ties.
• Select button background lighting.
COutput buttons • Select outputs.
• Identify the selected outputs.
• Save and recall presets.
• View ties.
• Mute video and audio.
• De-embed HDMI audio signals from input.
• View HDMI audio signals de-embedded
from the input.
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Front Panel Button Functions
Primary Function Secondary Functions
D Control buttons
Enter button • Save changes made on the front panel.
• Indicate that a potential tie has been
created but not saved.
• Indicate that a global preset has been
selected to be saved or recalled but the
preset action has not been completed.
• Select the baud rate for the Remote
RS-232 port.
• Set the front panel lock mode (executive
mode).
Preset button • Place the switcher in preset saving mode
to save a configuration as a preset, and
in preset recalling mode to activate a
previously-defined preset.
• Indicate when preset saving mode is
active (blinks) and when preset recalling
mode is active (lights steadily).
• Select the baud rate for the Remote
RS-232 port.
View button • Place the switcher in view-only mode to
display the current configuration.
• Indicate that the DXP is in view-only mode.
• Select the baud rate for the Remote
RS-232 port.
Escape button • Cancel operations or selections in progress
and resets the front panel button indicators.
• Indicate that the escape function has been
activated (blinks once).
• Select the baud rate for the Remote
RS-232 port.
• Set the front panel lock mode
NOTE: The Escape button does not reset the current configuration or any presets.
E I/O buttons (Video
and Audio)— The
Video button lights
green to indicate that
video is available for
configuring or for
viewing. The Audio
button lights red to
indicate that audio is
available.
• Select the signal type, audio or video, for
the input or output.
• Select audio or video for the configuration
that is being viewed.
• Select the baud rate for the Remote
RS-232 port.
• Set the front panel lock mode (executive
mode).
• View the video or audio mute status of
the selected input or output.
• Video LED blinks to indicate that the unit
is in power save mode.
NOTE: In addition, if the unit is in power save mode 1, pressing any of the front panel buttons cancels this mode (see Power
Save Modes on page 8).
Operation
Creating Ties
NOTES:
• "Tie" is an input-to-output connection.
• "Set of ties" is an input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to more than one input.)
• "Configuration" is one or more ties, one or more sets of ties, or a combination.
• Audio ties can be made only with de-embedded audio.
• If power save mode 2 is enabled (all front panel functions are disabled except for mode 1 selection), you cannot use the
front panel to make ties.
1. Press and release the Escape button to clear any input button, output button, or control
button indicators that may be lit (or whose LED might be lit). CONTROL
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2. Press and release the Video, Audio, or both I/O buttons to select video,
audio, or both.
3. Press an input button. The button lights to indicate the selection.
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Figure 6. Selecting an Input to be Tied
4. Press the output buttons to which the input is to be tied.
CONTROL
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Amber indicates a video and audio tie (de-embedded audio outputs 1-4).
Gr
een indicates a video-only tie.
Red
indicates an audio-only tie (de-embedded audio outputs 1-4).
Blinking green
indicates the
need to confirm the change.
Figure 7. Selecting Outputs to be Tied
5. Press the Enter button. All button indicators become unlit.
Saving or Recalling a Preset
A preset is a complete map of all input and output connections. The current conguration (0) can be saved as a preset in any one
of 16 preset memory slots. Preset locations are assigned to the input and output buttons, and each switcher has as many presets
available from the front panel as it has input and output buttons. In addition, all presets can be saved and recalled from the PCS
software and by SIS commands. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration.
NOTE: Ensure that power save mode 2 (all front panel functions are disabled except for mode 1 selection) is not enabled.
1. To save a preset, press and hold the Preset button until it blinks.
NOTE: The DXP 1616 Series have 16 input buttons. For the purposes of this procedure, the following illustrations show
only the top row of buttons (1 through 8).
CONTROL
ENTERPRESET VIEW ESCAPE
INPUTS
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Press and hold the Preset
button until it blinks.
PRESET
2 seconds
All buttons with assigned presets light.
Assigned Preset
Presets not assigned
To recall a preset, press and release the Preset button.
CONTROL
ENTER PRESET VIEW ESCAPE
INPUTS
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Press and release the Preset button.
PRESET
Preset button lights.
Assigned Preset
Presets not assigned
All buttons with assigned presets light.
Figure 8. Saving and Recalling a Preset
I/O
AUDIO
VIDEO
Gr
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Off when video is deselected
Red when audio is selected
Off when audio is deselected
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2. Press the desired input or output button (see the illustration at right).
3. Press the Enter button.
Power Save Modes
Power save modes are selectable only by SIS commands. Three modes are
available:
• 0— Normal (full power) operation (default).
• 1— Disables all functions except RS-232, USB, and IP control, and
reduces cooling fan speed. This mode is cancelled if power is cycled,
any front panel buttons are pressed, PCS is opened, or any SIS commands are sent via RS-232, USB, or IP.
• 2— Locks the front panel, reduces cooling fan speed, and disables all functions except RS-232, USB, PCS, and IP control.
This mode can be cancelled only by entering the SIS command E0PSAV}or opening PCS.
NOTE: The green front panel Video LED blinks while the DXP is in power save mode 1 or 2.
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel (Executive Mode)
The DXP switcher has three levels of security lock that limit the operation of the switcher from the front panel:
• Lock mode 0 — The front panel is completely unlocked.
• Lock mode 1— All front panel functions are locked (except for setting lock mode 2). Some functions can be viewed.
• Lock mode 2 — Basic functions are unlocked. Advanced functions, such as setting video and audio mute, are locked and
can be viewed only (see the table below). The switcher is shipped from the factory in this mode.
Basic Functions Advanced Functions
•Making ties
•Saving and recalling presets
•Changing lock modes
•Setting video and audio output mutes
•Setting the RS-232 port baud rate
Selecting front panel lock mode 2 or toggling between lock modes 2 and 0
NOTES:
• If the switcher is in lock mode 0 or 1, this procedure selects mode 2.
• If the switcher is in lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 0 (unlocks
the switcher).
• Toggle the front panel lock on and off by pressing and holding the Enter,
Video, and Audio buttons simultaneously until the following buttons blink twice
(approximately 2 seconds).
• If the DXP is now in lock mode 2, the Escape, Video, and Audio buttons
blink twice.
• If the DXP is now in lock mode 0, the Video and Audio buttons blink twice.
Selecting front panel lock mode 2 or toggling between lock modes 2 and 1
NOTES:
• If the switcher is in lock mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2.
• If the switcher is in lock mode 2, this selects mode 1 (locks all switcher functions
except selecting mode 2).
• Toggle the lock on and off by pressing and holding the Video and Audio buttons until
the following buttons blink twice (approximately 3 seconds).
• If the DXP is now in lock mode 2, the Escape, Video, and Audio buttons blink
twice.
• If the DXP is now in lock mode 1, the Video and Audio buttons blink twice.
NOTE: To switch from lock mode 1 (the front panel is completely locked) to lock mode 0 (the front panel is unlocked), you
must first switch to mode 2, then from mode 2 to mode 0.
INPUTS
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CONTROL
VIEW ESCAPE
Press and release the desired input or output button.
ENTER PRESET
The button blinks to indicate this preset number is
selected to save or recall.
The Enter button blinks
to indicate the need to
I/O
CONTROL
ENTERPRESET VIEW ESCAPE VIDEO AUDIO
I/O
CONTROL
ENTERPRESET VIEW ESCAPE VIDEO AUDIO
2 seconds
Press and hold Enter, Video,and Audio buttons
simultaneousely to enable lock mode 2 or toggle
between mode 2 and mode 0.
2 seconds
I/O
CONTROL
ENTERPRESET VIEW ESCAPE VIDEO AUDIO
I/O
VIDEO AUDIO
2 secounds
Press and hold
Video
and
Audio
buttons
simultaneousely to enable lock mode 2
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Viewing Ties
Several methods are available for viewing which inputs and outputs are actively connected (tie conguration) and which outputs
are muted, at the same time.
NOTE: Before beginning to view ties and mutes, press the Escape button to clear any pending ties. Ensure the unit is not in
power save mode 2.
For the I/O buttons, the Video button routes HDMI signals from any of the inputs to any of the HDMI outputs. The Audio button
routes the de-embedded audio from any of the HDMI inputs to any of the S/PDIF and analog audio outputs.
1. Press either or both I/O buttons to select audio, video, or both.
2. Select the input or output ties to view:
• To view ties to an input: Press the View button. Output buttons light for outputs that have no ties set.
NOTE: If you press an output button while an input is selected for viewing, the output button blinks to indicate a
pending tie. Press Escape to cancel the tie or Enter to add the tie to the selected input.
• To view ties to an output: Press the desired output button. The buttons for the tied input and all other outputs tied to
that input light.
• To view all untied outputs: Press View, then press the desired unlit (tied) output button. The buttons for the tied input
and all other outputs tied to that input light.
3. To turn off all lit buttons, press the View or the Escape button, or wait until the lit buttons time out (approximately
15 seconds).
Muting an Output from the Front Panel
NOTES:
• Mutes are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the status of the output (muted or unmuted)
in lock mode 2 but you cannot change it from the front panel.
• To enable changes to the mute settings, set the lock mode to 0.
• Ensure the unit is not in power save mode 2.
See Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel (Executive Mode) and Power Save Modes on the previous page for more
information.
1. Press Escape to clear any button selections or incomplete ties.
2. Press the View button.
3. Press the Video button, the Audio button, or both to select the signal type to be muted.
4. Press the button for the output to be muted, and hold it until it begins to blink (approximately 2 seconds). The button
continues to blink until unmuted.
To unmute an output, press and hold the blinking button until the blinking stops (approximately 2 seconds).
Viewing the mute configuration
You can view the mute conguration whether the outputs were muted using the front panel, SIS commands, or the PCS software.
To view which outputs are currently muted:
1. Press the Escape button.
2. Press the Video button, the Audio button, or both to select the signal type to be view.
3. Press the button for the output to be viewed.
If only the audio is muted If only the video is muted
• The output button blinks red.
• The video button lights steadily green.
• The output button blinks green.
• The audio button lights steadily red.
If both video and audio are muted, the output button blinks amber.

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Selecting the Remote RS-232 Port Baud Rate
NOTES:
• The serial port baud rate setting is protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the setting in lock
mode 2 but you cannot change it from the front panel (see Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel [Executive Mode].)
• To enable changes to the baud rate setting, set the lock mode to 0. Ensure the unit is not in power save mode 2.
To set the baud rate from the front panel:
1. Simultaneously press and hold all Control buttons (Enter, Preset, View, and Escape) until all of the Control buttons light
(approximately 2 seconds). The Control button representing the current baud rate blinks.
2. Press and hold the appropriate Control button until the selected button blinks, to select the desired baud rate:
Enter = 9600, Preset = 19200, View = 38400, and Escape = 115200.
CONTROL
PRESET VIEW ESCAPE
ENTER
2 secounds
CONTROL
ENTERPRESET VIEW ESCAPE
Press and hold all four buttons.
Figure 9. RS-232 Baud Rate Display
3. Release the Control button.
4. To exit baud rate selection mode, press and release an output button, or wait for the mode to time out.
Remote Control
You can send SIS commands over an Ethernet link (rear panel RJ-45 LAN port), USB (front panel Cong port), or a serial
connection (rear panel Remote RS-232 port). The network connection procedure is described below. For information about the
serial and USB connections, as well as a complete list of the available SIS commands, see the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series User
Guide, available at www.extron.com.
Establishing a Network (Ethernet) Connection
To establish a network connection:
1. Open a TCP socket to port 23 using the switcher IP address.
NOTE: The factory default IP address is 192.168.254.254.
The switcher responds with a message consisting of the copyright date, the name of the product, rmware version, part
number, and the current date and time. For example, with an internet connection:
(c) Copyright 20nn,Extron Electronics,DXP nnn HD 4K Plus,Vn.nn,60-nnnn-21 ]
Ddd, DD Mmm YYYY HH:MM:SS ]
NOTES:
• If the switcher is not password-protected, the device is now ready to accept SIS commands.
• If the switcher is password-protected, a password prompt appears.
2. If the switcher is password-protected, enter the password.
NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to the device serial number. In
the event of an absolute system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is no password.
3. If the password is accepted, the switcher responds with Login User or Login Administrator.
If the password is not accepted, the Password prompt reappears (see your network administrator for the assigned password).
Connection timeouts
The Ethernet link times out and disconnects after a designated period of no communications. By default, this timeout value is set
to 5 minutes but the value can be changed.
NOTE: Extron recommends leaving the default timeout at 5 minutes and periodically issuing the Query (Q) command to keep
the connection active or disconnecting the socket and reopening the connection when necessary.
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Number of connections
A DXP switcher can have up to 200 simultaneous TCP connections, including all HTTP sockets and Telnet connections. When
the connection limit is reached, the switcher accepts no new connections until some have been closed. No error message or
indication is given that the connection limit has been reached. To maximize performance of your switcher, keep the number of
connections low and close unnecessary open sockets.
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
The switchers have SIS commands that you can use for operation and conguration. You can issue these commands from
a PC connected to the DXP serial port, USB port, or Ethernet port (see Rear Panel Connections on page 2 for connection
information). The following symbols are used in the Command and Response Table for SIS Commands:
]= Carriage return and line feed }or |= Carriage return (no line feed)
• = Space Eor W= <Escape> key
NOTES:
• Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%4*8$.
• The matrix switchers support 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numeric entries (1*1!,02*02&, or 003*003%).
Command Function ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
Response
(Switcher to Host) Additional Description
Output Switching (Ties)
Tie HDMI input to HDMI video and
audio outputs.
X@*X#! OutX#•InX@•All]Tie HDMI input X@ to video and audio of
output X#.
Example 1*2! Out2•In1•All]Tie input 1 to output 2, video and audio.
Tie input to output, HDMI video only X@*X#% OutX#•InX@•Vid]Tie HDMI video X@ to HDMI output X#.
Example 7*5% Out5•In7•Vid]Tie input 7 video to output 5.
Tie input to output X$ de-embedded
audio
X@*X$$ OutX$•InX@ •Aud]Tie HDMI audio input X@ to audio output
X$.
Example 6*4$ Out4•In6•Aud]Tie input 6 audio to output 4.
Tie multiple inputs to multiple outputs,
audio and video
E+Q X@*X#%... X@*X#!}
Qik]Tie multiple inputs X@ to multiple
outputs X# with one command.
Mutes
Set HDMI video mute X@*X1@BVmtX@*X1@]Set mute of an output.
NOTE: This command mutes both the HDMI video and the embedded audio.
Audio mute and unmute X#*X1)ZAmtX#*X1)] Set output X# audio to mute status X1).
View audio mute status X#ZX1)] View audio mute status for output X#.
NOTE: To set output X# to audio mute status X1):
• Outputs 1 through 4 can be set to 0through 7.
• Outputs 5 through 8 (DXP 168) or 5 through 16 (DXP 1616) can be set only to 0(unmuted) or 1(muted).
Global audio mute 1*Z Amt1]Mute all audio outputs.
Global audio unmute 0*Z Amt0]Unmute all audio outputs.
KEY: X@ = Input number 0– maximum number of inputs for your model (0= untied)
X# = Output number 1– maximum number of outputs for your model (0= untied)
X$ = De-embedded audio output number 0through 4(analog and S/PDIF only). If the audio output number entered
is greater than 4, an E12 error code (“Invalid output number”) is returned.
X1) = Audio mute status 0= audio unmuted, 1= HDMI audio muted, 2= analog audio muted,
3= HDMI and analog audio muted, 4= S/PDIF audio muted,
5= HDMI and S/PDIF audio muted, 6= analog and S/PDIF muted,
7= HDMI, analog, and S/PDIF audio muted
X1@ = Individual mute status 0= All audio and video unmuted, 1 = Video muted (one or more outputs),
2= Audio muted (one or more outputs), 3 = Video and audio muted (one
or more outputs)

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Command Function ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
Response
(Switcher to Host) Additional Description
Mutes (continued)
View all output mutes EVM} X1@1X1@2. . . X1@n]Each X1@ response is the mute status of
an output, starting from output 1.
nis the maximum number of outputs on
the unit.
Power Save Modes
Set power save mode EX5$PSAV}Psav X5$] Set the unit power save mode to X5$.
View power save mode EPSAV} X5$] View the current power save mode.
KEY: X1@ = Individual mute status 0= All audio and video unmuted, 1 = Video muted (one or more outputs),
2= Audio muted (one or more outputs), 3 = Video and audio muted (one
or more outputs)
X5$ = Power save mode 0= power save mode off (default)
1= all functions disabled except SIS, USB, and IP ports. Fan speed slows.
Cancel by pressing any front panel button, sending an SIS command,
or opening PCS.
2= front panel buttons and all functions disabled except SIS, USB, and IP
ports. Fan speed slows. Cancel by entering the EPSAV0}
command or opening PCS.
Saving and Recalling Presets
Save the current tie conguration as a
global preset
X&,SprX&] Save global preset X&.
Command character is a comma.
Example: 9,Spr09]Save current set of ties as preset 9.
Recall a global preset X&.RprX&] Command character is a period.
Example: 5.Rpr05]Recall preset 5, which becomes the
current conguration.
Save a room preset X^*X*, RmmX^•Spr X*] Save room preset X* to room X^.
NOTES:
• A room is a subset of operator-selected outputs that relate to each other. The DXP HD 4K PLUS switchers support up to
10 rooms, each of which can consist of from 1 to 16 outputs (X*).
• A room preset is a stored configuration with all of the outputs assigned to a single room. When a room preset is retrieved
from memory, it becomes the current configuration.
Recall a room preset X^*X*. RmmX^•Rpr X*] Recall room preset X* for room X^.
Front Panel Lock (Executive) Modes
NOTE: See Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel (Executive Mode) on page 8 for more information on the lock modes.
Lock all front panel functions 1X Exe1]Enable lock mode 1.
Lock advanced front panel functions 2X Exe2]Enable lock mode 2.
Unlock all front panel functions 0X Exe0]Enable lock mode 0.
View lock status (executive mode) XX2%] Display current lock mode X2%.
Information Requests
Information request IVX1$XX1%•AX1$XX1%] V X1$ XX1% is the video matrix size.
AX1$ XX1% is the audio matrix size.
Example:
DXP 168 HD 4K PLUS
IV16X08•A16X04]In this example, the matrix is 16 video
and audio inputs by 16 video and 4
audio outputs.
KEY: X^ = Room number for room presets 10 maximum. Each room can have up to 10 room presets (X*) assigned.
X& = Global preset number 00 –32 (00 is the current configuration)
X* = Room preset number 00 – current ties for the room in view mode, 10 maximum
X1$ = Total inputs Total number of inputs for this switcher
X1% = Total outputs Total number of outputs for this switcher
X2% = Front panel Lock mode 0= lock mode 0: Front panel unlocked,
1= lock mode 1: Front panel locked except for enabling lock mode 2
2= lock mode 2: Front panel locked except for making ties, saving and
recalling presets, and changing lock modes.

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Command Function ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
Response
(Switcher to Host) Additional Description
Information Requests (continued)
Request part number N60-nnnn-01]
Query rmware version QX2!] View the unit rmware version.
Example: Q1.23]The factory-installed rmware version is
1.23 (sample value only).
Request system status SX1^•X1&•X1*] Display power supply voltage X1^,
temperature X1&, and fan speed X1*.
Example: S12.127•27.062•2155]
IP Setup
Set IP address EX3^CI}IpiX3^] Set the unit IP address to X3^.
View IP address ECI} X3^] View unit IP address.
Set subnet mask EX3&CS}IpsX3&] Set the subnet mask for the unit to X3&.
View subnet mask ECS} X3&] View the subnet mask.
Set gateway IP address EX3^CG}IpgX3^] Set the unit gateway address to X3^.
View gateway IP address ECG} X3^] View the unit gateway address.
Set DHCP on and off EX4^DH}IdhX4^] Set DHCP to X4^.
View DHCP on/off status EDH}X4^]View the DHCP setting.
Congure current port timeout E0*X5*TC}Pti0*X5*] Set the current port timeout to X5*.
View current port timeout E0TC} X5*] View the current port timeout setting.
Congure global IP port timeout E1*X5*TC}Pti1*X5*] Set the global IP port timeout to X5*.
View global IP port timeout E1TC} X5*] View the global IP port timeout setting.
Set verbose mode EX5#CV}VrbX5#] Set the verbose mode and tagged
responses to X5#.
NOTE: If tagged responses is enabled (modes 2 and 3), all view commands return the constant string and the value as the set
command does (for example, the read matrix name command ECN}, returns Ipn • X3) ]).
View verbose mode ECV} X5#] View the current verbose mode.
KEY: X1$ = Total inputs Total number of inputs for this switcher
X1% = Total outputs Total number of outputs for this switcher
X1^ = Voltage
X1& = Internal temperature in degrees C
X1* = Fan speed in RPM
X2! = Firmware version number Expressed to the second decimal place (n.nn)
X3^ = IP or Gateway address nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
X3& = Subnet mask nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
X4^ = DHCP status 0= Disabled, 1= enabled
X5# = Verbose mode 0= clear or none (default for Telnet connection)
1= verbose mode (default for RS-232 and USB connection),
2= tagged responses for queries, 3= verbose mode and tagged for queries
X5* = Port timeout interval 1(10 seconds) – 65000 (default is 30 = 300 seconds = 5 minutes)
Reset
System reset to factory defaults EZXXX}Zpx]Clear all ties and presets and reset unit
to factory default settings.
NOTE: This command excludes IP settings such as IP address and subnet mask. It does not remove the file system.
Absolute system reset EZQQQ}Zpq]Clear all ties and presets and reset unit
to factory default settings.
NOTES:
• This command includes resetting the IP address to 192.168.254.254 and the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0. The firmware
version remains the same.
• The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to the device serial number. In the event of
an absolute system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is no password.

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Installing and Starting the Configuration Software
The Extron Product Conguration Software (PCS) is a Windows-based program for the DXP HD 4K PLUS that enables you to
congure the input and output, audio, and image settings. It also lets you save and recall presets, select EDID, and perform nearly
all the other functions that can be accomplished via the front panel controls or SIS commands.
NOTE: EDID selection is available only through PCS. When the DXP is connected to PCS, the power save mode is reset to 0
(power save off).
Downloading the software
To use PCS, download the program from
www.extron.com and install it on the PC that will be
connected to the DXP, as described in the following
sections. You can also download updates to the
DXP HD 4K PLUS PCS program as they become
available.
1. Open the Extron web page and select the
Download tab (see 1in the image at right).
2. In the in the left panel of the Download screen,
click the Software link (2).
3. On the Download Center page, click the Plink
(3) below the featured software links.
4. On the next page, scroll to locate PCS and click
the Download button to the right (4).
5. On the Login page, enter the requested
information. If you need an ID number, contact
your Extron representative.
6. Follow the instructions on the subsequent
screens to download the program. By default
the installation creates a folder called “Extron
PCS” at c:\Program Files (x86)\Extron\
Extron PCS or c:\Program Files\Extron\Extron PCS.
If there is not already an Extron folder in your Program Files x86 folder, the installation program creates it.
Starting the configuration program
1. Ensure that your DXP HD 4K PLUS is connected to your computer via USB (front panel Config port) or TCP/IP (rear panel
LAN port).
2. To run the PCS configuration program:
a. Configuration Software > Extron Product Configuration Software. The Extron Product Configuration
Software window opens (see figure 10 on the next page).
b. Enter the IP information on the TCP/IP screen (see step 4 on the next page).
c. Click the Connect button at the bottom of the screen.
3. The PCS main window opens with a Tutorial screen that points out significant items on the PCS window. When ready to
proceed, click OK to close the tutorial. The Device Discovery screen opens, with a list of Extron devices connected to your
network (figure 10).

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Figure 10. PCS Window
4. If your DXP device name is displayed in the Device
Discovery panel, select it and click the Connect button.
If the device name is not listed but the IP address is known:
• Click the TCP/IP tab in the left panel (see 1in the
illustration at right).
• Double-click on the EAF.exe file, located on your
computer at
c:\Program Files [or Program Files(x86)]\Extron\Extron PCS.
• Click Start on the computer screen and select All Programs > Extron Electronics > Extron Product
5. The DXP HD 4K PLUS device tab and main screen is displayed in the PCS
window. When the screen opens, it displays the EDID Minder screen. To
display other screens, click the icons on the toolbar.
Help File
For further assistance with using PCS with the DXP, see the DXP HD 4K PLUS
PCS Help le. To access this le:
1. On the DXP HD 4K PLUS main window, click the down arrow on the device
tab for your DXP. The Device drop-down menu is displayed.
2. From the drop-down list select DXP <model number> HD 4K PLUS Help (see the
illustration at right).
Accessing the Web Page
The embedded DXP HD 4K PLUS web page enables you to monitor and adjust certain settings of the DXP through its Ethernet
port, connected via a LAN or WAN and using a web browser such as Microsoft®Internet Explorer®. This factory-installed web
page is always available and cannot be erased or overwritten.
NOTE: If your Ethernet connection to the DXP is unstable, try turning off the proxy server in your web browser. To do this
in Microsoft Internet Explorer, click Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings, clear the Use aproxy
server... checkbox, then click OK.
1. In the Address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of your unit. The default address for most Extron products
is 192.168.254.254. You can change this address using SIS commands, the PCS configuration software, and the
DXP HD 4K PLUS Series web page (see the DXP 4K HD PLUS User Guide, available at www.extron.com, for instructions).
2. Press the <Enter> key. The DXP checks to see if the web page is password protected.
• If the unit is not password protected, the web page opens.
• If the unit is password protected, the Authentication Required dialog box opens.
3. If an administrator or user password is required, enter the user name (admin, by default) in the User Name field and the
password in the Password field. Click Log In. The DXP HD 4K PLUS web page for your model opens.
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Figure 11. DXP 1616 Web Page
• Device Info — Displays the device name, brief product description, and part number, with the option to edit the device
name. The panel also contains an Extron link which opens www.extron.com in a new window (see figure 11, 1).
• Inputs — Displays the name and signal type of the active input signal, and its HDCP encryption status (2). To display
this information for the rest of the inputs, click the nMore link at the bottom of the panel.
• Roles and Permissions — Enables you to set and remove administrator and user passwords (3). Click the Edit
button to access these controls.
• Device Status —Displays the current date, time, time zone, the amount of time the device has been running (Uptime),
and internal temperature in degrees Celsius (4). Click Sync to PC to set the date and time on the DXP to match that of
the computer to which it is connected. Click Edit to access editable date and time fields.
• Outputs — Displays the resolution and refresh rates of the outputs 1 and 2, their signal type (HDMI or DVI), and their
HDCP status (5). To display information for the rest of the outputs, click the nMore link at the bottom of the panel.
• Network Settings — Enables you can set the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address for your DXP, and turn
DHCP on and off. You can also view the MAC address of the unit (6). To edit these settings (except the MAC address),
click the Edit button to access editable fields.
• Firmware — Displays the current firmware version and the date it was last updated (7). You can also update the
firmware on your DXP from this panel (firmware files can be downloaded from www.extron.com) .
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