Harman AMX DXLink DXFP-TX-4K60 User manual

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DXLink™ 4K60 HDMI Fiber Transmitter/Receiver
Mounting Options (Rack Trays and Mounting Brackets)
The DXFP-TX-4K60 and DXFP-RX-4K60 can be mounted using V Style Surface Mounting
Brackets, V Style Single Module Pole Mounting Kit, or NMX-VRK V-Style Rack Shelf.
For details, see www.amx.com
IMPORTANT: When mounting under a surface, the module should be mounted upright and
lowered in the mounting bracket slots to provide an airflow gap between the surface and
the vent holes. If not using V Style brackets, be sure to leave a gap between the top of
the unit and the surface for heat to escape.
1 2 3 4
ON
ID USB MODE
DIP Switch Toggles – Default OFF (for Auto-setup, see next page)
Before installing the units, find the scenario you are using in the table below and set the
DIP switch toggles accordingly. Toggle #4 is reserved for future functionality.
For standalone pair upgrades, set Toggles #1-2-3 to ON and connect one unit to Controller.
** In standalone setup using NetLinx control of DXLink serial/IR ports, only one of the
DXLink fiber units should be connected to network (the unit with #1 Toggle enabled).
COMMON SCENARIOS TOGGLES
Standalone Setup 1 - 2 - 3
AV signals only (plus serial/IR passthrough) OFF - OFF - OFF
AV with Ethernet passthrough to networked device (plus serial/IR
passthrough)*
ON - OFF - OFF
AV with NetLinx control of TX/RX unit and serial/IR ports** ON - ON-ON
AV with NetLinx control of TX/RX unit and serial/IR ports, plus Ethernet
passthrough to network device*
ON - ON-ON
Switcher Setup (TX/RX with Enova DGX/DGX 100 Series Switcher) 1 - 2 - 3
AV signals only OFF - OFF - OFF
AV with Ethernet passthrough to networked device* ON - OFF - OFF
AV with NetLinx control of TX/RX unit and serial/IR ports OFF - OFF - ON
AV with NetLinx control of TX/RX unit and serial/IR ports, plus Ethernet
passthrough to network device*
ON - OFF - ON
•Endpoint Mode (Switcher) – connect one or more to a switcher with an integrated
•Endpoint Mode (Standalone) – connect TX/RX pair directly to each other with one
connected to a NetLinx Central Controller via LAN or directly to Controller.
•Extender Mode (Standalone) – connect TX/RX pair directly to each other.
These Modules support InstaGate Pro® and SmartScale® Technology.
The Hardware Reference Manual - DXLink 4K60 Fiber Transmitter/Receiver contains
complete documentation (including full specifications and supported input and output
resolutions); for details, see www.amx.com.
System Setup
The DXFP-TX-4K60 and DXFP-RX-4K60 work with a switcher that supports DXLink
Technology or as a stand-alone pair to transmit audio, video and control signals. The
Transmitter receives audio and video from the HDMI source and transmits both audio
and video over the fiber optic cable. This DXLink fiber optic cable can be connected directly
to a DXLink fiber receiver or to a DXLink fiber input on a DXLink switcher where it can be
routed to a DXLink fiber output and connected to a DXLink fiber receiver. The DXLink fiber
receiver converts the DXLink fiber input to HDMI and analog audio outputs. On the
transmitter, stereo audio connections are provided as a supplemental audio input. Both the
transmitter and the receiver support RS-232 for serial data transfer, USB, IR, and Ethernet.
FIG. 1 DIP SWITCH TOGGLES ENABLE/DISABLE SPECIAL FUNCTIONALITY
Overview
The DXFP-TX-4K60 and DXFP-RX-4K60 transmit HDMI, audio, USB and control over
fiber optic cable. The TX also has an HDMI loop out. DXLink fiber modules can be set
up in one of three ways:
FIG. 3
HDMI IN
Fiber optic cable
HDMI OUT
Source Device Destination Device
DXLINK FIBER TX AND RX AS EXTENDER SOLUTION
FIG. 2
DXLINK Fiber Transmitter
DXLINK Fiber Receiver
HDMI IN Fiber optic cable
Fiber optic cable HDMI OUT
Destination Device
DXLINK Fiber
Output Board
LAN 100/1000
Source Device
AC
DC
FLT
AC
DC
FLT
DXLINK Fiber
Input Board
DXLINK FIBER TX AND RX AS ENDPOINTS WITH COMPATIBLE DXLINK FIBER EQUIPMENT
F
IG. 4
ICS LAN 10/100 Port
The ICS LAN 10/100 port uses twisted pair cable. FIG. 4 shows the LEDs for this port.
ICS LAN (RJ45) PORT
On - Speed status is 100 Mbps
Off - Speed status is 10 Mbps
Yellow LED:
On - Link status is active
Off - Link status is not active
Green LED:
FIG. 5 FIBER OPTIC TRANSCEIVER MARKED BLACK (MULTIMODE)
Latch and/or label color
Dust plug
SFP+ = enhanced small form-factor
pluggable fiber optic transceiver rated
at 10 Gbps transmission data rate.
Fiber Optic Transceivers
The DXLink Fiber Transmitters and Receivers use SFP+ fiber optic transceivers. Fiber
optic transceivers are self-contained modules that send and receive optical signals over
fiber cable. DXLink SFP+ fiber optic transceivers is multimode and must be wired with
the corresponding cable type. Multimode transceivers support bidirectional and
unidirectional communication.
Attaching Signal, Transport, and Control Cables
Important Cabling Requirements and Considerations
•
•LC Duplex conforming to ANSI TIA-EIA 604-10 (FOCIS 10A)
• DXLink Fiber multimode transceivers use OM3 50/125 μm multimode fiber optic
cable type over distances of up to 984 feet (300 m)*
•Do not create a network (Ethernet) loop. A network loop is created when the
enclosure and one or more of its DXLink Fiber units connect to a common LAN.
Fiber optic cable with LC termination for snap coupling with SFP+ transceivers
* Connect ICS LAN port of DXLink fiber unit to network device (e.g., laptop, IP controlled
projector, ICSLan Device). In standalone setup, connect ICS LAN port of other DXLink
unit to network.
* Cable quality is a determining factor for the maximum length of cable runs.
WARNING：DXLink Fiber units use laser transceiver, which are Class 1 Eye Safe per
IEC 60825-1/CDRH requirements. While the Class 1 category indicates that the invisible
laser used is safe, we recommend avoiding direct eye exposure when using any optical
fiber products (See OSHA directive referenced in the “Hardware Reference Manual”).
DXLINK Fiber Transmitter DXLINK Fiber Receiver
Controller.

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Transmitter panel description and installation steps:
IMPORTANT: On the switcher, the ICS LAN port acts as a DHCP server (private LAN) and
the LAN 100/1000 port acts as a DHCP client (public LAN) with each port on a separate
network. In order to avoid a Network Loop, do not connect any device on the private
network to any branch on the public network.
FIG. 6 TRANSMITTER PANEL DESCRIPTION
Stereo Audio InputDC 12V Power
1. Set DIP switch toggles if necessary (for settings, see the previous page).
2. HDMI In – Attach an HDMI cable from the source to the HDMI In connector.
3. DXLink Fiber Output - Attach a fiber cable to the DXLink fiber output port and to
a DXLink fiber input connector on the switcher (or on the RX for a standalone pair).
DXLink Fiber Input - Attach a fiber cable to the DXLink fiber input port and to a
DXLink fiber output connector on the switcher (or on the RX for a standalone pair).
4. Stereo Audio In jack (optional) – Insert analog audio cable from source.
5. HDMI Output (optional) – Insert an HDMI cable from the display to HDMI Out connector.
6. ICS LAN10/100 port (optional) – Use to attach twisted pair cable to LAN.
To attach signal, transport, and control cables to the Transmitter:
Receiver panel description and installation steps:
To attach signal, transport, and control cables to the Receiver:
1. Set DIP switch toggles if necessary (for settings, see previous page).
2.
3. HDMI Out – Attach HDMI cable from this port to the destination.
4. Stereo Audio Out jack (optional) – Connect analog audio cable from port to
destination.
Applying Power
FIG. 7 RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTION
DXLink Fiber Input
USB HOST
USB Device
ICS LAN 10/100
IR RX RS232 Stereo Audio Output
IR TX HDMI Output
DC 12V Power
ICS LAN 10/100 IR TX USB HOST DXLink Fiber Output
HDMI Input HDMI Output IR RX RS232 USB Device
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LED Status Indicators:
INDICATOR LEDS NORMAL POWER UP INDICATES
rewoP
Status (NetLinx) Indicator
HDCP Indicator
Green
Green
Power is applied
Controller is programed and
communicated properly
Yellow (On/Blinking）HDCP-protected content is
being transmitted or not
RX - Scaling
Netlinx Link/Act
Blue or Off
Green (On/Blinking -
#3 Toggle OFF)
Active LAN connection to an
AMX Network or receiving
Ethernet data packets
Scaling on or off
DXLink Auto-setup with Enova DGX 100 Series Switchers
Auto-setup is the default for using DXLink Modules with Enova DGX 100 Series
Switchers. When all of the following conditions are met, the modules automatically
into Auto-setup Mode and can communicate through the ICS LAN port with the
integrated Controller:
A desktop power supply (ENERGY STAR® qualified) is provided with each TX and RX.
CAUTION: The provided desktop power supply must be used to power the DXLink Fiber
TX and RX, and it must not be altered in any way.
To apply power to the Transmitter and/or Receiver:
1. Plug the cord from the desktop power supply (provided) into the power jack on
rear of the unit (2.1 mm DC jack for 12 V local power).
2. Plug the desktop power supply into an AC external power source. The Power LED
on the front of the unit illuminates green, indicating a ready state.
1. Each TX and RX has a Host Port (USB-B) and a Device Port (USB-A
port is active at a time depending on the position of the USB DIP Switch.
2. The active USB port is set by the USB DIP Switch on the front panel of the TX/RX.
The default setting is TX as Host, RX as Device.
3.
4.
5. Some USB2.0 devices can only be powered by the TX/RX USB port when the TX/RX
is powered via the local power connector.
•NetLinx control and programming commands; Telnet commands;
•IR file transfers; upgrading firmware image; restoring factory default settings;
•Web UI configurations.
), but only one
•A reboot is required for changes to the USB Mode switch to take effect.
•USB ports can also be used to upgrade firmware. See Hardware Reference.
•When a TX and RX are connected point-to-point, the USB mode switches on the
TX and RX cannot be set to the same mode.
Note:
Set the USB Mode to Host when connecting to a USB host like a PC. Set the USB
Mode to Device when connecting to USB devices like keyboards, mice or cameras.
When connecting to a DGX DXLink 4K60 Fiber input/output board, the DGX will
automatically detect the setting on the TX/RX and will set the function of the
associated Micro-USB A/B port accordingly.
ID Button (Front)
The ID button on the front can be used to toggle between static and DHCP IP address,
assign a device address, reset the factory defaults, and restore the factory firmware
image (for details, see the manual).
Additional Information Covered in Manual
For information on the following, see the Hardware Reference Manual - DXLink 4K60 Fiber
Transmitter/Receiver at www.amx.com.
•Endpoints must be set to DHCP Mode (default) and use the NDP
connection mode (default).
•Endpoints must not be bound to a Controller.
IP Addressing Modes
DHCP Mode (enabled when #3 Toggle is flipped ON)
In DHCP Mode, the Module attempts to get a DHCP lease (consisting of an IP address,
gateway, and other network parameters). If the attempt fails, the Module configures
itself for a link-local address, but periodically re-tries DHCP and re-assigns the IP to a
valid DHCP grant if successful. At any time, if the Module determines that its IP address
has changed, it will disconnect and reconnect to the Controller.
Static IP Mode (set with ID button or Telnet command)
With #3 Toggle set to ON, press ID for 10 seconds to assign address or use a Telnet
command to set unit to Static IP Mode (see the manual).
Enova DGX and DXLink Fiber IP Setup (system without auto-setup)
To setup DXLink fiber Modules with an Enova DGX without auto-setup, you must
configure the Device ID for each connected DXLink fiber module and then connect (bind)
the modules to the DGX unit. Complete instructions for DXLink fiber setup on
systems that don’t support auto-setup can be found in the Hardware Reference Manual –
DXLink 4K60 Fiber Transmitter/Receiver.
RS-232 Serial Data (Optional)
The 232 port label is relative to data flow. Data enters at RX label on the Transmitter, is
sent via a fiber optic cable through the switcher, and leaves at TX label on Receiver.
Flow is vice verse from Receiver to Transmitter. Applies to all DXLink fiber modules - wire
RS-232 port for serial data transfer according to pinout above connectors (TXD-RXD-Ground).
IR Control (Optional)
The IR Receiver connects to the IR RX port on the Transmitter and the IR Emitter
connects to the IR TX port on the Receiver or vice versa, depending on the installation.
The signal is sent via DXLink fiber optic cable through the switcher.
When a Transmitter and Receiver are used as a standalone pair, IR control acts as a
passthrough.
Configuring and Using USB Ports