Lightware VINX-110-HDMI-DEC User manual

VINX-120-HDMI-ENC
VINX-110-HDMI-DEC
VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC
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VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC
User’s Manual
AV Over IP Multimedia Extender

VINX-1x0-HDMI Extenders – User's Manual 2
Important Safety Instructions
Class II apparatus construction.
The equipment should be operated only from the power source
indicated on the product.
To disconnect the equipment safely from power, remove the power
cord from the rear of the equipment, or from the power source. The
MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside of the unit. Removal of the
cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not
remove the cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed.
The appliance must be safely connected to multimedia systems.
Follow instructions described in this manual.
Ventilation
For the correct ventilation and to avoid overheating ensure enough
free space around the appliance. Do not cover the appliance, let the
ventilation holes free and never block or bypass the ventilators (if any).
WARNING
To prevent injury, the apparatus is recommended to securely attach to
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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that
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be placed on the apparatus.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
WEEE
This marking shown on the product or its literature,
indicates that it should not be disposed with other
household wastes at the end of its working life. To
prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources. Household users should contact either the
retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government
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environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their
supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for
disposal.
Common Safety Symbols
Symbol Description
Direct current
Alternating current
Double insulation
Caution: for indoor use only
Caution: possibility of electric shock
Caution
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Document Information
Allpresentedfunctionsrefertotheindicatedproducts.Thedescriptions
have been made during testing these functions in accordance with the
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Item Version
Core version 1.3.0
Web version 1.3.0
Firmware package version 1.4.0
Lightware Device Controller 1.26.1
Document revision: 1.6
Release date: 24-07-2019
Editor: Laszlo Zsedenyi
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1. INTRODUCTION...................................................................................6
 ...................................................................................6
 ................................................................................7
 ...................................................................7
..................................................................7
 ..............................................8
 ....................................................................8
 ........................................................................9
2. INSTALLATION...................................................................................10
.......................................................................10
2.1.1. VESA100 Mounting Adapter for Extenders.................................... 10
2.1.2. Rack Shelf Mounting ....................................................................... 10
2.1.3. UD-kit Mounting............................................................................... 10
............................11
2.2.1. Features ........................................................................................... 11
2.2.2. Assembling Steps............................................................................ 11
........................................................................12
2.3.1. Preparing the Network .................................................................... 12
2.3.2. Point-to-Multipoint Transmission (Multicast Mode) ..................... 12
2.3.3. Point-to-Point Transmission (Unicast Mode) ................................ 13
2.3.4. Installation Checkpoints ................................................................. 13
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......................................................................14
 .................................14
..................................14
3.3. VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC ...............................................................15
3.4. VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC ...............................................................15
3.5. VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC................................................................15
..............................................................16
 ........................................................................17
 ..................................................................17
...................................................................................17
 .................................................................18
 .........................................................................18
3.11.1. One-to-one Video Transmission (Unicast Mode) ........................ 18
3.11.2. One-to-All Video Transmission (Multicast Mode) ....................... 19
3.11.3. Layout Examples ........................................................................... 19
 ............................................................20
............................................................................20
.......................................................................21
4. SOFTWARE CONTROL OPTIONS ....................................................22
...................................................................22
 ........................................22
 .......................22
4.3.1. Installation ....................................................................................... 22
4.3.2. Upgrading the LDC........................................................................... 22
4.3.3. Establishing the Connection........................................................... 23
..............................................................................24
4.4.1. General Settings .............................................................................. 25
4.4.2. Video Status and Settings (Encoder) ............................................. 26
4.4.3. Video Status and Settings (Decoder)............................................. 27
4.4.4. Audio Settings ................................................................................. 27
 ........................................................................28
4.5.1. Frame Detector ................................................................................ 29
....................................................................................29
4.6.1. The EDID Memory Structure ........................................................... 29
4.6.2. EDID Operations............................................................................... 30
......................................................................31
4.7.1. Common Settings (Encoder and Decoder).................................... 31
4.7.2. Decoder-related Settings ................................................................ 32
4.7.3. LW3 Terminal ................................................................................... 33
.........................................................................34
4.8.1. Creating a Video Wall ...................................................................... 34
4.8.2. Identify the Decoders ...................................................................... 35
4.8.3. Gap and Bezel Settings ................................................................... 35
4.8.4. Modifying a Video Wall ................................................................... 35
4.8.5. Deleting a Video Wall ...................................................................... 35
5. PROGRAMMERS' REFERENCE .......................................................36
......................................................................................36
...........................................................................36
5.2.1. The LW3 Tree Structure................................................................... 36
5.2.2. The LW3 Command Structure......................................................... 36
5.2.3. Legend for the Control Commands................................................ 36
5.2.4. General Rules................................................................................... 36
5.2.5. Command Types.............................................................................. 37
5.2.6. Prefix Summary ............................................................................... 37
5.2.7. Error Messages................................................................................ 37
5.2.8. Escaping........................................................................................... 37
5.2.9. Subscription..................................................................................... 37
5.2.10. Signature........................................................................................ 38
5.2.11. Notifications about the Changes of the Properties .................... 38
.......................................................................39
5.3.1. Querying the Product Name ........................................................... 39
5.3.2. Setting the Device Label.................................................................. 39
5.3.3. Querying the Serial Number............................................................ 39
5.3.4. Querying the Package Version........................................................ 39
5.3.5. Resetting the Device........................................................................ 39
5.3.6. Restoring the Factory Default Settings .......................................... 39
 ..............................................................40
5.4.1. Querying the IP Address.................................................................. 40
5.4.2. Querying the DHCP State................................................................ 40
5.4.3. Setting the DHCP State ................................................................... 40
5.4.4. Setting a Static IP Address ............................................................. 40
5.4.5. Querying the Subnet Mask.............................................................. 40
5.4.6. Setting a Static Subnet Mask ......................................................... 41
5.4.7. Querying the Gateway Address ...................................................... 41
5.4.8. Setting a Static Gateway Address.................................................. 41
 .......................................................41
5.5.1. Querying the Input Video Signal Presence..................................... 41
5.5.2. Querying the Resolution of the Input Video Signal........................ 41
5.5.3. Querying the Active Input Port........................................................ 41
5.5.4. Querying the Video Input Selection Mode ..................................... 42
5.5.5. Setting the Video Input Selection Mode......................................... 42
5.5.6. Querying the Video Quality Mode................................................... 42
5.5.7. Setting the Video Quality Mode ...................................................... 42
5.5.8. Querying the HDCP State................................................................ 43
5.5.9. Setting the HDCP State ................................................................... 43
 .......................................................43
5.6.1. Querying the Resolution of the Output Video Signal..................... 43
5.6.2. Querying the Scaling Mode of the Output Video Signal................ 43
5.6.3. Setting the Scaling Mode of the Output Video Signal................... 43
5.6.4. Setting the Resolution of the Output Video Signal........................ 44
5.6.5. Querying the Signal Type of the Output Video Signal ................... 44
5.6.6. Setting the Signal Type of the Output Video Signal....................... 44
5.6.7. Querying the State of the USB Connection .................................... 44
5.6.8. Establishing the USB Connection................................................... 44
............................................................45
5.7.1. Querying the Audio Input Selection Mode ..................................... 45
5.7.2. Setting the Audio Input Selection Mode ........................................ 45
5.7.3. Querying the Audio Signal Presence.............................................. 45
 ......................... 45
...................................................................47
5.8.1. Setting the Port Availability............................................................. 47
5.8.2. Setting the Baud Rate of the Port................................................... 47
5.8.3. Setting the RS-232 Port Mode ........................................................ 47
5.8.4. Setting the Data Bits........................................................................ 47
5.8.5. Setting the Stop Bits........................................................................ 48
5.8.6. Setting the Parity ............................................................................. 48
..........................................48
.......................... 48
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............................. 48
5.9.3. Querying the Video Stream ID Setting Method.............................. 49
5.9.4. Querying the DIP Switch Value ....................................................... 49
5.9.5. Querying the Video Stream ID......................................................... 49
5.9.6. DIP Switch Enable ........................................................................... 49
5.9.7. Setting the Video Stream ID............................................................ 49
..................................................................50
5.10.1. Setting the Name of the Video Wall ............................................. 50
5.10.2. Assigning a Decoder to a Video Wall ........................................... 50
 ...........................................51
 ..............................................52
5.12.1. Switching an Input to an Output................................................... 52
5.12.2. Switching an Input to All Outputs................................................. 52
5.12.3. Switching the Source of a Video Wall .......................................... 52
5.12.4. Multiple Switching......................................................................... 52
.....................................................53
5.13.1. Querying the Emulated EDID......................................................... 53
5.13.2. Setting the Emulated EDID on the Input Port............................... 53
5.13.3. Copying an EDID............................................................................ 53
5.13.4. Querying the Preferred Resolution of an EDID............................. 53
5.13.5. Deleting an EDID from the User Memory..................................... 54
..............................................55
6. FIRMWARE UPGRADE......................................................................58
...................................................................58
 ..................58
 ............................58
 .......................58
6.4.1. Firmware Upgrading Steps ............................................................. 59
 ...................................................60
6.5.1. Installation ....................................................................................... 60
6.5.2. Before Starting the Upgrade ........................................................... 61
6.5.3. Firmware Upgrading Steps ............................................................. 61
7. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................62
8. TECHNOLOGIES................................................................................63
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8.1.1. Understanding the EDID.................................................................. 63
8.1.2. Advanced EDID Management......................................................... 63
 ...............................................................................64
......................................................................64
8.3.1. Protected and Unprotected Content .............................................. 64
8.3.2. Disable Unnecessary Encryption.................................................... 64
............................65
8.4.1. General Information ........................................................................ 65
8.4.2. Types of Serial Cables..................................................................... 65
8.4.3. RS-232 Signal Transmission over VINX Devices ........................... 65
9. APPENDIX ..........................................................................................66
 .............................................................................66
9.1.1. VINX Basic Series............................................................................ 66
9.1.2. VINX AP-series ................................................................................ 66
 ................................................................67
 .................................................................68
 .....................................................69
...........................................................69
........................................................................70
.......................................................................70
 .............................................................71
 ...................................................73
.................................................................75
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1
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Lightware’s VINX Video Network Extender devices. In
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important features in the below listed sections:
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Model Denomination
About the Serial Number
Lightware devices contain a label indicating the unique serial number
of the product. The structure is the following:
VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC
1x input Type of the extender
Product Series
A: Audio (de)embedding
P: PoE support
2x outputs Decoder: input video signal type
Encoder: output video signal type
7A000941
Year of the manufacturing (3-9, A-Y):
7=2017, 8=2018, 9=2019, A=2020, etc...
6-digit running sequence number
Month of the manufacturing (1-9, A-C):
1=January, 2=February, ..., C=December
1.1. Description
VINX-120-HDMI-ENC and VINX-110-HDMI-DEC are LAN-based
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a local source to a remote sink. The Encoder and Decoder devices
connect either via a direct CATx cable connection or through a Gigabit
Ethernet Switch in between. The maximum delivery distance can reach
up to 100 m with minimal latency and employing a quality, proprietary
wavelet transform based image compression.
The maximum supported resolution is 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz with
7.1 audio. The devices support both static and dynamic (DHCP) IP
address settings. Pre-programmed factory EDID presets and user
EDIDs are stored in the Encoder.
Devices feature embedded web for control.
DIP switches serve quick manual setting for device pairing over
the network, a quick and easy installation method. Gap and bezel
compensation can be adjusted for video walls. Scaling is available on
the receiver side and videos can be freely cropped.
VINX AP-series
The VINX 'AP-series’ is the second generation of the VINX family.
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following functions: VGA input port, Analog audio (de)embedding
and transmission over SFP modules. Furthermore, the devices can be
powered over Ethernet (PoE).
Compatible Devices
The VINX AP-series devices are compatible with the VINX-120-HDMI-
ENC and VINX-110-HDMI-DEC (basic VINX) devices. Please note that
certain features are not available when mixing VINX-AP and basic
VINX devices:
* The feature is available only in Unicast mode
See more details in the Model Comparison section.
Basic VINX series VINX AP series
Accepted input signals HDMI 
Analog audio (de)embedding 
Return audio (mono) * 
Network interface RJ45 
Powering modes local 
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1.2. Box Contents
The following items are supplied in the box:
VINX-110-HDMI-DEC VINX-120-HDMI-ENC VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC
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device 
Safety and
Warranty
Info
Quick
Start
Guide
Safety and warranty
info, Quick Start
Guide

5V DC adaptor   ---
12 DC adaptor - - 
HDMI cable -- 
USB cable (mini B
type to B type)   ---
USB cable (A type
to B type) --- 
Serial cable (DB9
male to RJ12) ----
Serial cable (DB9
female to RJ12) ----
Serial cable (DB9
male to female) - - 
1.3. Optional Accessories
The following items can be purchased optionally for the indicated
device:
VINX-110-HDMI-DEC VINX-120-HDMI-ENC VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC
Infrared transmitter
unit -- 
Infrared receiver
unit -- -
VESA-100
compatible
mounting adaptor
  ---
UD-kit   ---
UD-kit double 
1U high rack shelf 
Powered
rackmount cage
(PRC-16-205)
  ---
1.4. Features of the Device
Video Wall Application
The VINX devices can be arranged to a Video wall up
to 8x8 Display devices. The displayed video can be the
same on each display, one image enlarged to all the
sinks, or the mixture of these.
Supporting 4K Resolution
Up to HDMI 2.0 4K 2160p@60Hz 4:2:0 video input
or 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz resolution over a 1 Gigabit
network with very low latency.
3D Signal Support
The extenders support the transmission of 3D content
in 'Side-by-side' and 'Top-to-bottom' modes.
Advanced EDID Management
The user can emulate any EDID on the inputs
independently, read out and store any attached
monitor's EDID in the User memory locations, upload
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ENC
DEC
Local HDMI Output
A display device can be connected to the Encoder for
local signal checking. The port carries the same video
as the transmitted signal.
Frame Detector and Signal Analysis
The exact video and audio signal format can be
determined such as timing, frequencies, scan mode,
HDCP encryption, color range, color space and audio
sample rate.
Scaling the Output Image
Scaling is available at the Decoder side and videos can
be freely cropped.
Image Adjustment
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Decoder side.
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1.5. Further Features of the AP-series
Below mentioned features refer to the VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC,
VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC and VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC models only.
1.6. Typical Applications
Video Wall Application (Multicast Mode)
Simple Signal Extension (Unicast Mode)
12 3 4
USB1.1 USB2.0
IRIN USB
CONNECT
AUDIO
SET
(VOLUME)
VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC
HDMI1.4
1-output decoder with HDMI connector
VideoStream ID
0: Receive stream with Video Stream ID set via software
1-15: Receive stream with fixed Video Stream ID set by the DIP switch
Short press: Acquire USB connection in multicast mode
Long press: Reset to factory defaults
AUDIOSET button
Short press: Togglebetween preset volume levels and mute
USBCONNECT button FrontLEDs
POWER
OFF: No power
Blinking: Booting
Continuous: Power connected
VIDEO
OFF: No connection with ENCODER
Blinking: Connected to ENCODER, no video output
Continuous: Connected to ENCODER, video output
RS-232,Infra port
USBHID extension
AUDIO,PoE, SFP
1-output decoder with HDMI connector
HDMI1.4
Infra port
BidirectionalRS-232
USB HID exten sion
CONNE CT butt on (for fu rther d etail s pleas e see the U ser's m anual )
Short p ress: A cquir e USB con necti on in mul ticas t mode
Long pre ss: Res et to fac tory de fault s
Video St ream ID
0: Recei ve stre am with V ideo St ream ID s et via so ftwar e
1-15: R eceiv e stream w ith fix ed Vide o Strea m ID set by t he swit ch
FrontLEDs
POWER
OFF:No p ower
Blinki ng: Boo ting
Contin uous: P ower con nect ed
VIDEO
OFF: No co nnect ion wit h ENCOD ER
Blinki ng: Con necte d to ENCO DER, no v ideo ou tput
Continuous:Co nnect ed to ENC ODER, v ideo ou tput
USB
OFF:No U SB conn ectio n
Contin uous: U SB conn ectio n aquir ed
VINX-110-HDMI-DEC
HDMIOUTPUT
CONNECT
POWER
VIDEO
USB
1GbELAN
(AVINPUT)
VIDEO
STREAMID
ON DIP
LINK ACT.
12 3 4
8-4-2-1
DECODER
1-output decoder with HDMI connector
HDMI1.4
Infra port
BidirectionalRS-232
USB HID exten sion
CONNECTbutton (fo r furth er deta ils plea se see th e User' s manua l)
Short p ress: A cquir e USB con necti on in mul ticas t mode
Long pre ss: Res et to fac tory de fault s
Video St ream ID
0: Recei ve stre am with V ideo St ream ID s et via so ftwar e
1-15:R eceiv e strea m with fix ed Vide o Strea m ID set by t he swit ch
FrontLEDs
POWER
OFF:No p ower
Blinki ng: Boo ting
Continuous:Power con nect ed
VIDEO
OFF:No c onnec tion wi th ENCO DER
Blinki ng: Con necte d to ENCO DER, no v ideo ou tput
Continuous:Co nnect ed to ENC ODER, v ideo ou tput
USB
OFF:No U SB conn ectio n
Contin uous: U SB conn ectio n aquir ed
VINX-110-HDMI-DEC
HDMIOUTPUT
CONNECT
POWER
VIDEO
USB
1GbELAN
(AVINPUT)
VIDEO
STREAMID
ON DIP
LINK ACT.
12 3 4
8-4-2-1
DECODER
1-output decoder with HDMI connector
HDMI1.4
Infra port
BidirectionalRS-232
USB HID exten sion
CONNE CT butt on (for fu rther d etail s pleas e see the U ser's m anual )
Short p ress: A cquir e USB con necti on in mul ticas t mode
Long pre ss: Res et to fac tory de fault s
Video St ream ID
0: Recei ve stre am with V ideo St ream ID s et via so ftwar e
1-15: R eceiv e stream w ith fix ed Vide o Strea m ID set by t he swit ch
FrontLEDs
POWER
OFF: No p ower
Blinki ng: Boo ting
Contin uous: P ower con nect ed
VIDEO
OFF: No co nnect ion wit h ENCOD ER
Blinki ng: Con necte d to ENCO DER, no v ideo ou tput
Continuous:Co nnect ed to ENC ODER, v ideo ou tput
USB
OFF:No U SB conn ectio n
Contin uous: U SB conn ectio n aquir ed
VINX-110-HDMI-DEC
HDMIOUTPUT
CONNECT
POWER
VIDEO
USB
1GbELAN
(AVINPUT)
VIDEO
STREAMID
ON DIP
LINK ACT.
12 3 4
8-4-2-1
DECODER
1-output decoder with HDMI connector
HDMI1.4
Infra port
Bidirecti onal RS-232
USB HID exten sion
CONNE CT butt on (for fu rther d etail s pleas e see the U ser's m anual )
Short p ress: A cquir e USB con necti on in mul ticas t mode
Long pre ss: Res et to fac tory de fault s
Video St ream ID
0: Recei ve stre am with V ideo St ream ID s et via so ftwar e
1-15:R eceiv e strea m with fix ed Vide o Strea m ID set by t he swit ch
Front L EDs
POWER
OFF:No p ower
Blinki ng: Boo ting
Continuous:Power con nect ed
VIDEO
OFF:No c onnec tion wi th ENCO DER
Blinki ng: Con necte d to ENCO DER, no v ideo ou tput
Continuous:Co nnect ed to ENC ODER, v ideo ou tput
USB
OFF:No U SB conn ectio n
Contin uous: U SB conn ectio n aquir ed
VINX-110-HDMI-DEC
HDMIOUTPUT
CONNECT
POWER
VIDEO
USB
1GbELAN
(AVINPUT)
VIDEO
STREAMID
ON DIP
LINK ACT.
12 3 4
8-4-2-1
DECODER
1-output decoder with HDMI connector
HDMI1.4
Infra port
Bidirecti onal RS-232
USB HID exten sion
CONNE CT butt on (for fu rther d etail s pleas e see the U ser's m anual )
Short p ress: A cquir e USB con necti on in mul ticas t mode
Long pre ss: Res et to fac tory de fault s
Video St ream ID
0: Recei ve stre am with V ideo St ream ID s et via so ftwar e
1-15:R eceiv e strea m with fix ed Vide o Strea m ID set by t he swit ch
FrontLEDs
POWER
OFF: No p ower
Blinki ng: Boo ting
Contin uous: P ower con nect ed
VIDEO
OFF: No co nnect ion wit h ENCOD ER
Blinki ng: Con necte d to ENCO DER, no v ideo ou tput
Continuous:Co nnect ed to ENC ODER, v ideo ou tput
USB
OFF:No U SB conn ectio n
Continuous:USB c onnec tion aq uired
VINX-110-HDMI-DEC
HDMIOUTPUT
CONNECT
POWER
VIDEO
USB
1GbELAN
(AVINPUT)
VIDEO
STREAMID
ON DIP
LINK ACT.
12 3 4
8-4-2-1
DECODER
VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC
8x VINX-110-HDMI-DEC
1x VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC
16-port L3 PoE Switch
Power send
Power send
Control PC
1-output decoder with HDMI connector
HDMI1.4
Infra port
BidirectionalRS-232
USB HID exten sion
CONNE CT butt on (for fu rther d etail s pleas e see the U ser's m anual )
Short p ress: A cquir e USB con necti on in mul ticas t mode
Long pre ss: Res et to fac tory de fault s
Video St ream ID
0: Recei ve stre am with V ideo St ream ID s et via so ftwar e
1-15: R eceiv e stream w ith fix ed Vide o Strea m ID set by t he swit ch
FrontLEDs
POWER
OFF: No p ower
Blinking:Booti ng
Contin uous: P ower con nect ed
VIDEO
OFF: No co nnect ion wit h ENCOD ER
Blinki ng: Con necte d to ENCO DER, no v ideo ou tput
Contin uous: C onnec ted to EN CODER , video o utput
USB
OFF:No USB con necti on
Continuous:USB c onnec tion aq uired
VINX-110-HDMI-DEC
HDMIOUTPUT
CONNECT
POWER
VIDEO
USB
1GbELAN
(AVINPUT)
VIDEO
STREAMID
ON DIP
LINK ACT.
12 3 4
8-4-2-1
DECODER
1-output decoder with HDMI connector
HDMI1.4
Infra port
BidirectionalRS-232
USB HID exten sion
CONNE CT butt on (for fu rther d etail s pleas e see the U ser's m anual )
Short p ress: A cquir e USB con necti on in mul ticas t mode
Long pre ss: Res et to fac tory de fault s
Video St ream ID
0: Recei ve stre am with V ideo St ream ID s et via so ftwar e
1-15: R eceiv e stream w ith fix ed Vide o Strea m ID set by t he swit ch
FrontLEDs
POWER
OFF: No p ower
Blinking:Booti ng
Contin uous: P ower con nect ed
VIDEO
OFF: No co nnect ion wit h ENCOD ER
Blinki ng: Con necte d to ENCO DER, no v ideo ou tput
Contin uous: C onnec ted to EN CODER , video o utput
USB
OFF:No USB con necti on
Continuous:USB c onnec tion aq uired
VINX-110-HDMI-DEC
HDMIOUTPUT
CONNECT
POWER
VIDEO
USB
1GbELAN
(AVINPUT)
VIDEO
STREAMID
ON DIP
LINK ACT.
12 3 4
8-4-2-1
DECODER
1-output decoder with HDMI connector
HDMI1.4
Infra port
BidirectionalRS-232
USB HID exten sion
CONNE CT butt on (for fu rther d etail s pleas e see the U ser's m anual )
Short p ress: A cquir e USB con necti on in mul ticas t mode
Longpress:Res et to fac tory de fault s
Video St ream ID
0: Recei ve stre am with V ideo St ream ID s et via so ftwar e
1-15:R eceiv e strea m with fix ed Vide o Strea m ID set by t he swit ch
FrontLEDs
POWER
OFF: No p ower
Blinki ng: Boo ting
Contin uous: P ower con nect ed
VIDEO
OFF: No co nnect ion wit h ENCOD ER
Blinki ng: Con necte d to ENCO DER, no v ideo ou tput
Continuous:Co nnect ed to ENC ODER, v ideo ou tput
USB
OFF:No U SB conn ectio n
Continuous:USB c onnec tion aq uired
VINX-110-HDMI-DEC
HDMIOUTPUT
CONNECT
POWER
VIDEO
USB
1GbELAN
(AVINPUT)
VIDEO
STREAMID
ON DIP
LINK ACT.
12 3 4
8-4-2-1
DECODER
Power Amplifer
with Speakers
Display Wall
Media player
VGA laptop
HDMI laptop
VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC
1-output encoder with HDMI and VGAconnectors
HDMI1.4, VGA
RS-232,Infra port
USBHID extension
AVSELECT
Short press: Togglebetween Autoselect, HDMI and VGA input sources
COMP.MODE button
Short press: Togglebetween Graphics and Movie mode
Graphicsmode: Best picture quality, may drop frame
Moviemode: Smooth frame rate, no frame drop
Long press: Reset to factory defaults
VideoStream ID
0: Transmit stream with Video Stream ID set via software
1-15: Transmit stream with fixed Video Stream ID set by the DIPswitch
button FrontLEDs
POWER
OFF: No power
Continuous: Power connected
VIDEO
OFF: No connection with DECODER
Blinking: Connected to DECODER, video signal not detected
Continuous: Connected to DECODER, video signal detected on HDMI input
Blinking:Booting
POWERand VIDEO
Blinking: Video Stream ID conflict in the network
AUDIO,PoE, SFP
12 3 4
CATx
Analog audio
HDMI
VGA
VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC
VINX-110AP-
HDMI-DEC
Microphone
16-port L3
PoE Switch
Power send
Power send
CATx
Analog audio
S/PDIF audio
USB
HDMI
VGA
HD TV
Keyboard
and Mouse
USB
pen drive
Blu-ray player
PC
VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC
1-output encoder with HDMI and VGAconnectors
HDMI1.4, VGA
RS-232,Infra port
USBHID extension
AVSELECT
Short press: Togglebetween Autoselect, HDMI and VGA input sources
COMP.MODEbutton
Short press: Togglebetween Graphics and Movie mode
Graphicsmode: Best picture quality, may drop frame
Moviemode: Smooth frame rate, no frame drop
Long press: Reset to factory defaults
VideoStream ID
0: Transmitstream with Video Stream ID set via software
1-15: Transmitstream with fixed Video Stream ID set by the DIP switch
button FrontLEDs
POWER
OFF: No power
Continuous: Power connected
VIDEO
OFF: No connection with DECODER
Blinking: Connected to DECODER, video signal not detected
Continuous: Connected to DECODER, video signal detected on HDMI input
Blinking:Booting
POWERand VIDEO
Blinking: VideoStream ID conflict in the network
AUDIO,PoE, SFP
12 3 4
Audio recorder
Audio
extractor
12 3 4
USB1.1 USB2.0
IRIN USB
CONNECT
AUDIO
SET
(VOLUME)
VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC
HDMI1.4
1-outputdecoder with HDMI connector
VideoStream ID
0:Receive stream with Video Stream ID set via software
1-15:Receive stream with fixed Video Stream ID set by the DIP switch
Shortpress: Acquire USB connection in multicast mode
Longpress: Reset to factory defaults
AUDIOSET button
Shortpress: Toggle between preset volume levels and mute
USBCONNECT button FrontLEDs
POWER
OFF:No power
Blinking:Booting
Continuous:Power connected
VIDEO
OFF:No connection with ENCODER
Blinking:Connected to ENCODER, no video output
Continuous:Connected to ENCODER, video output
RS-232,Infra port
USBHID extension
AUDIO,PoE, SFP
HDMIOUT
S/PDIFOUT
Audio
amplifier 5.1 speakers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
PUSHTOEJECT
CD/US B / SD / AUX / BT / F M / AM
EJECT
SD
TEXT
LOCK
ALL/
FOLDER
RANDOM
REPEAT
AUXIN
POWER
USB
CD/USB/SD
AUX/BT STOP PLAY REC
BT AAC
2 00:03:16
Return Audio
Return
Audio
Built-in Website
Easy access from a web browser to control and
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USB Extension
KVM extension for USB HID (Human Interface Devices,
e.g. keyboard, mouse, presenter) and Mass Storage
devices (Flash drive, Hard drive).
RS-232 Serial Data Transmission
Transparent serial data transmission is available
between the endpoints: Encoder and Decoder devices.
Analog Video Support
The extra VGA input port allows connecting analog
video which is converted to digital signal.
Analog Audio Support
External analog audio signal can embedded in the video
stream at the Encoder side and can be de-embedded at
the Decoder side.
SFP Module Support
The devices can be connected to the network switch
over SFP modules.

The devices can be Powered over Ethernet (according
to IEEE 802.3af) by a compatible power source
equipment.
Return Audio for a Microphone
Mono input port for a microphone from the Decoder
towards the Encoder when the extender-pair is used in
Unicast mode. Includes a 20 dB gain in the signal path.
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1.7. Model Comparison
Enclosure
width Power supply input Inputs Outputs Control ports
  5V DC 12V DC PoE
HDMI VGA AV input Analog
audio
Micro-
phone HDMI AV output Analog audio
RS-232 IR IN IR OUT USB
type-A
USB
mini-B
USB
type-B
D-Sub9 female D-Sub9 male RJ12
VINX-120-HDMI-ENC -- - - - - - -   - - - - ---
VINX-110-HDMI-DEC -- - - - ---- - - - -   -- -
VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC - - - - - -     - - - - - 
VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC - -    - - - -     - - - - - 
VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC - -  - -   -  - - ---- -
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2
Installation
The chapter is about the installation of the device and connecting to other
appliances, presenting also the mounting options and further assembly steps.
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2.1. Mounting Options
INFO:In order to get the necessary mounting accessory please
contact [email protected].
2.1.1. VESA100 Mounting Adapter for Extenders
DIFFERENCE!VESA100 Mounting Adapter can be used with the
quarter-rack sized VINX extenders.
Mounting under the Desk
Two pieces of the adapter is needed for this kind of mounting. Fasten
the adapters to the bottom of the extender and the desk as shown in

Mounting to a Display Device
Two mounting holes can be found on the bottom of the extender at
         
    
compatible device (e.g. rear panel of an HDTV).
VINX Device
(bottom view)
VESA100
Mounting adapter
100 mm
67.5 mm
HDTV
(rear view)
2.1.2. Rack Shelf Mounting
The 1U high rack shelf provides mounting holes for fastening four
VINX devices and put them into a standard rack cabinet (width of the
Rack shelf is 448 mm – without the ears). Fix the device to the Rack
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2.1.3. UD-kit Mounting
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INFO:           
device).
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2.2. Mounting into the Powered Rackmount Cage
DIFFERENCE!Only the VINX-110-HDMI-ENC and VINX-120-HDMI-
DEC devices are compatible with the PRC-16-205 Rackmount Cage.
The PRC-16-205 rackmount cage can be used to install up to 16 VINX
devices in the same cabinet.
2.2.1. Features
▪16 slots for VINX devices in any combination.
▪Built-in power supply unit for the devices.
▪Easy to install as the cage is rack mountable: 3U-high, 1U-wide.
▪
▪The structure of the cage allows different arrangements not
only for VINX devices.
For further information please see the Quick Start Guide of the
Rackmount Cage.
2.2.2. Assembling Steps
Step 1. Assembling the extender
bracket.
Fasten the mounting bracket
(highlighted with grey) onto the
bottom of the extender with the
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   
with a PH1 screwdriver.
Required screw:
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Step 2. 5V DC power cable connection.
Pull out the 5V DC power cable (highlighted with grey) belongs
to the desired slot from the enclosure and connect it to the
power connector of the extender.
Step 3. Fastening the extender in the mounting slot.
Place the extender (highlighted with grey) to the desired
mounting slot and fasten the extender bracket with 1 pc
M4x8mm PH, D head unpainted screw with a PH1 screwdriver.
Pay attention to the guide rails of the cage when placing the
extender.
Required screw:
M4x8, PH, D head, unpainted
Step 4. Assembly of the Rack Ears and the Cable Guides.
The structure of the rack ears and the cable guides allow three
kinds of installations in the Powered Rackmount Cage. The
rack ears (highlighted with blue) are assembled to the front
side in foremost position. Two cable guides (highlighted with
green) are assembled to the device, one is to the front side in
the middle position, the second one is to the rear side in lower
position.
INFO:Below example is recommended if you have a deep rack and
you need cabling on the front and the rear side as well.
Other Compatible Devices
The rackmount cage is compatible with other Lightware extenders,
too:
▪HDMI-OPT-TX100
▪HDMI-OPT-TX100R
▪HDMI-OPT-TX200R
▪HDMI-OPT-RX100
▪HDMI-OPT-RX100R
▪HDMI-OPT-RX200R
▪HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA
Power inlet
Air intake
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2.3. Connecting Steps
ATTENTION!Please make sure that the VINX devices within a
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are different the seamless working is not guaranteed.
2.3.1. Preparing the Network
For the correct installation build a Local Area Network with a
Layer 3 (L3) type switch (highly recommended). However, Unicast
mode requires only Layer 2 (L2) switch. In both cases the switch must
support the Multicast routing.
ATTENTION!VINX Encoder and Decoder send certain system
commands over multicast packages. If the multicast routing is
disabled on the network, the signal transmission may fail.
Layer 2 vs. Layer 3 Switch
The VINX Encoders and Decoders use multicast routing. The managed
switch in the network shall offer the following capabilities:
▪IGMPv2
▪IGMP snooping
▪IGMP fast leave
▪IGMP Querier
▪
▪
These features are supported by the Layer 3 type switches. Please
see more technical information about the network requirements in the
Firmware Release Notes section.
2.3.2. 
Power
HDMI
RS-232
USB
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
ComputerVINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC
VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC
VINX-110-
HDMI-DEC
VINX-110-
HDMI-DEC
VINX-110-
HDMI-DEC
Laptop
RS-232
Relay Box
Keyboard
Touch Panel
Audio amplifier
with speakers
Video
Wall
HDMI
L3 Network Switch
Control PC
POWER
VIDEO
USB
CONNECT
HDMI OUTPUT
ACT.
LINK
1GbELAN
(AVINPUT)
8-4-2-1
VIDEO
STREAM ID
ON DIP
1 2 3 4
POWER
VIDEO
USB
CONNECT
HDMI OUTPUT
ACT.
LINK
1GbELAN
(AVINPUT)
8-4-2-1
VIDEO
STREAM ID
ON DIP
1 2 3 4
POWER
VIDEO
USB
CONNECT
HDMI OUTPUT
ACT.
LINK
1GbELAN
(AVINPUT)
8-4-2-1
VIDEO
STREAM ID
ON DIP
1 2 3 4
RS-232
Audio
VGA
Media player
Audio
CATx
CATx
1 2 3 4
ON DIP
1 2 3 4
ON DIP
USB 1.1 USB 2.0
USB
CONNECT
IR IN
POWER
VIDEO
VIDEO
STREAM ID
RS-232
8-4-2-1
AUDIO
SET
(VOLUME)
USB
HDMI
Connect an HDMI source device (e.g. a computer) to the HDMI
input port of the Encoder.
Connect HDMI display devices to the HDMI output port of the
Decoder devices for the Video Wall application.
VGA
Connect the desired VGA source (e.g.a laptop) to the Encoder.
RS-232
Optionally for RS-232 serial transmission: connect the desired
devices (e.g. a touch Control, relay box) to the RS-232 ports by
the supplied serial cables.
USB
Optionally for USB extension: connect USB devices to the USB
ports of the Decoders. Connect the desired host device (e.g.
computer) to the Encoder via the USB mini-B type port.
Audio
Optionally for audio transmission: connect the desired audio
source device (e.g. a media player) to the audio input port of
the Encoder.

speakers to the audio output port of the Decoder.
CATx
Connect CATx cables between the VINX devices and the L3
Switch.
If '-AP' models are in the system using PoE, it is recommended
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Power
For devices with local power only: connect the power cord of

socket.
For more information about installation techniques please see the
Installation Checkpoints section.
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2.3.3. 
CATx
HDMI
HDMI
VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC
VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC
Audio amplifier
with speakers
Audio
extractor
HD TV
Keyboard
Mouse
Pen drive
Microphone
L3 Network Switch
PC
Audio
USB
USB
USB
VGA
Blu-ray player
Audio recorder
Audio
Audio
USB
CATx
1 2 3 4
ON DIP
1 2 3 4
ON DIP
USB 1.1 USB 2.0
USB
CONNECT
IR IN
POWER
VIDEO
VIDEO
STREAM ID
RS-232
8-4-2-1
AUDIO
SET
(VOLUME)
  

S/PDIF HDMI OUT
HDMI
Audio
HDMI
Connect an HDMI source device (e.g. a blu-ray player) to the
HDMI input port of the Encoder.
Connect a HDMI display device to the HDMI output port of the
Decoder device.
Optionally for audio extraction: connect an audio extractor
device between the display device and the Decoder.
VGA
Connect the desired VGA source (e.g. a computer) to the
Encoder.
USB
Optionally for USB extension: connect USB devices to the USB
ports of the Decoder. Connect the desired host device (e.g.
computer) to the Encoder via the USB type-B port.
Audio
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speakers to the audio output port of the audio extractor.
Optionally for return audio transmission: connect the desired
audio source device (e.g. a microphone) to the audio input port
of the Decoder. Connect an audio recorder to the audio input
and output ports of the Encoder, thus, you can both record and
embed the audio signal in the HDMI stream.
CATx
Connect CATx cables between the VINX devices and the L3
Switch.
It is recommended to connect the 'AP-models' using PoE as
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Power
For devices with local power only: connect the power cord of
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socket.
For more information about installation techniques please see the
Installation Checkpoints section.
2.3.4. Installation Checkpoints
The followings help to have a successful install: check the below
listed settings:
▪Use CAT7 SFTP AWG23 cables for connecting the devices; the
maximum allowed cable length is 100m.
▪Supply the devices by local adaptors or by PoE; the feature is
enabled on the RJ45 ports by default.
▪Power on the L3 switch rst. Wait some minutes for the device
be ready.
▪Power on the devices
INFO:If you power the network switch and the VINX devices
together, the VINX devices may be unreachable as they do not get
IP address from the DHCP server (if set). However, this has no

be opened.
▪Connect a computer to the network to arrange the necessary
settings easily (see the Software Control Options chapter).
▪Group the devices by the DIP switch or via the built-in website.
▪Make sure that each Encoder has a unique video stream ID. Set
the same ID in the desired Decoders and Encoder.
▪Check if the desired input port is selected to transmit.
▪Universal EDID is emulated on the input ports that supports
       
resolution by selecting a factory pre-programmed EDID.
▪Select the desired Decoder for USB transmission in Multicast
mode. (The USB connection is established automatically in
Unicast mode.) Pay attention to the USB port types: USB 1.1
and USB 2.0 support.
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Product Overview
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output ports and connectors.
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3.1. VINX-120-HDMI-ENC Front and Rear View
WARNING!Always use the supplied 5V power adaptor. Warranty
void if damage occurs due to use of a different power source.
1 3 4 52
96 7 q8
1Status LEDs See the Front Panel LEDs section.
2Mode
Button
Short press (less, than 3 sec): switching
between Video and Graphics modes.
Long press (more, than 3 sec): reset to
factory default settings.
3HDMI
Output Port
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as the AV Output Port.
4DIP Switch Linking Encoder and Decoder devices; for
more information see the DIP Switch section.
5AV Output
Port
RJ45 connector for outgoing AV signal to the
Decoder device or Network switch.
6DC 5V Input 5V DC input for local power supply.
7RS-232 Port RJ12 connector for transparent serial
communication (point-to-point or point-to-
multi point).
8USB Port Mini B-type connector for USB pass-through
(IP KVM) application.
9HDMI Input
Port
Video port for DVI or HDMI signal.
qIR Output
Port
IR signal output connector (for 3.5 mm Jack,
3-pole, TRS plug).
3.2. VINX-110-HDMI-DEC Front and Rear View
1 2 34 5
86 7 9
1Status LEDs See the Front Panel LEDs section.
2Connect
Button
Short press (less, than 3 sec): acquire USB
connection (only in Multicast mode)
Long press (more, than 3 sec): reset to
factory default settings.
3HDMI
Output Port
HDMI output to a sink device.
4DIP Switch Linking Encoder and Decoder devices; for
more information see the DIP Switch section.
5AV Input
Port
RJ45 connector for incoming AV signal from
the Encoder device or Network switch.
6DC 5V Input 5V DC input for local power supply.
7RS-232 Port RJ12 connector for transparent serial
communication (point-to-point or point-to-
multi point).
8USB Ports USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible A-type ports
for transmitting USB HID devices in Unicast
mode. USB 1.1 port can be used for changing
the video stream by a keyboard, see the
Keyboard Shortcuts section.
9IR Input Port IR signal input connector (for 3.5 mm Jack,
3-pole, TRS plug).
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3.3. VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC
Front View
Rear View
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r i o p
t y u
3.4. VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC
Front View
Rear View
1 2 3 4 8 6
r i o p
t y u a
1Status LEDs See the attached list.
2RS-232 Port D-SUB9 connector for transparent serial communication (point-to-point
or point-to-multi point).
3IR Output Port IR signal output connector (for 3.5 mm Jack, 3-pole, TRS plug).
4DIP Switch Linking Encoder and Decoder devices (HW setting).
5Audio Select
button
Press the button to toggle between the following modes:
Auto#1 HDMI(Auto#2) Analog audio
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See more details in the Front Panel Buttons section.
6Compression
Mode Button
Short press (less, than 3 sec): switching between the Video and Graphic
modes.
Long press (more, than 3 sec): reset to factory default settings.
7HDMI Output For a local sink device (mirrored from the AV output).
rReset Button Reboots the device.
tAV Input Ports RJ45 connector and slot for an SFP module. Only one of them is available
at the same time for receiving an AV signal. Please note that SFP module
is not supplied with the device.
yHDMI Input Port Video port for DVI or HDMI signal.
uUSB Port B-Type connector for USB pass-through application (e.g. for connecting the
Encoder to a computer).
iAudio Input Port For unbalanced analog audio signal.
3.5. VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC
Front View
Rear View
1 2 9 e4 q w
r d o p
t s
8AV Select
Button
Press the button to toggle between the following modes:
Auto HDMI+Embedded audio
HDMI+Analog audio
VGA
See more details in the Front Panel Buttons section.
9IR Input Port IR signal input connector (for 3.5 mm Jack, 3-pole, TRS plug).
qUSB Connect
Button
Short press (less, than 3 sec): acquire USB connection
(only in Multicast mode).
wAudio Set
Button
Short press (less, than 3 sec): the analog audio output volume is
increased by 10%.
Long press (more, than 10 sec): the analog audio output volume is set to
0%.
eUSB Ports USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible A-type ports for transmitting USB HID and
mass storage devices.
oAudio Output
Port
Presenting the audio signal coming from the Audio input port of the
connected Encoder. This feature is available only in Unicast mode and if the
Analog audio input is selected as an audio source on the Encoder.
pDC 12V Input 12V DC input for local power supply.
aVGA Input Port Video port for analog VGA signal on VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC.
sHDMI Output HDMI output to a sink device on VINX-120AP-HDMI-DEC.
dMIC Input Port Mono input port for a microphone including +20 dB gain in the signal path.
ATTENTION!The microphone input port is not suitable for dynamic microphones which do not contain
isolation or impedance matching transformer.
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3.6. Electrical Connections
1 GbE LAN
The devices provide standard RJ45 connectors for
  . Always use
high quality Ethernet cable for connecting Encoders and
Decoders.
The Wiring of the Twisted Pair Cables
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T 568 B standards:
HDMI Input and Output Ports
The devices are assembled with standard 19-pole
HDMI connectors for inputs and outputs. Special HDMI
cables can be fastened to the housing by the nut.
USB Ports
The USB ports allow USB extension. The Encoders are
assembled with USB B or mini-B type port (connecting a
computer), and the Decoder devices contain two USB
1.1 and two USB 2.0 compatible A-type port. For more
information about the USB extension see the Analog Audio Interface
section.
Pin  Wire Color  Wire Color
1 
2green orange
3 
4blue blue
5 
6orange green
7 
8brown brown
SFP Slots
The module inserted in the SFP slot can be used for network
connection (AV transmission). Please note that SFP module is not
supplied with the product.
DEFINITION:The small form-
factor pluggable (SFP) is a
compact, hot swappable optical
module transceiver used for both
telecommunication and data communication applications. It is a
popular industry format jointly developed and supported by many
network component vendors. The SFP interface supports data
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ATTENTION!Please note that only one of the network port is
available at the same time in a device: either the SFP or the RJ45.
Using both connectors at the same time results unknown outcome.
* Source: 
transceiver
Maximum Allowed Optical Cable Length
The maximum allowed optical cable length depends on the installed


Analog Audio Ports
DIFFERENCE!Below mentioned connectors can be found only on
the AP-series' devices.
Input and Output Ports
       

jack, phone jack, phone plug and mini-jack plug.
Pin no. Signal
1 Left
2 Right
3 Ground
Jack audio plug pin assignments
ATTENTION!The input is noise-sensitive. Applying an unearthed

highly recommended.
ATTENTION!Do not connect a headphone to the Audio output port.
1 2 3
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Mono input port for microphones including +20 dB gain in the signal
path (compared to the forward audio signal level).
ATTENTION!The port is not suitable for dynamic microphones
which do not contain isolation or impedance matching transformer.
Pin no. Signal
1 Signal
2 Ground
Microphone audio plug pin assignments
RS-232 Port
The Basic VINX-series
The quarter rack-sized devices contain a standard RJ12
connector which is used for RS-232 serial connection. The
port can be used to connect serial devices by the supplied
serial cables.
The AP-series
The half rack-sized devices contain a standard D-sub9 connector for
RS-232 serial connection. The pinout of the connectors are different
as follows:
Please see the RS-232 Interface section for more details about the
practical usage and the RS-232 Signal Management (VINX AP-Series)
section for details about the signal transmission.
1 2
VINX-120AP-HDMI ENC
VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC
15
69
1 5
6 9
DCE unit DTE unit
Tx data Pin #2 Rx data
Rx data Pin #3 Tx data
Ground Pin #5 Ground
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3.7. Front Panel LEDs
INFO:However, the colors of the LEDs in the devices are different,
the functions are the same.
POWER LED
▪OFF: the device is not powered.
▪BLINKING: booting is in progress.
▪ON: the device is powered on.
VIDEO LED
▪OFF: there is no network connection.
▪BLINKING: the device is connected to a network but there is no
video stream in progress.
▪ON: the device is connected to a network and video stream is in
progress.

▪OFF: there is no USB transmission between the Encoder and the
Decoder.
▪ON: the USB transmission is active between the Encoder and
the Decoder.

▪BLINKING together: there is a Video Stream ID clash in the network,
e.g. another Encoder is set to the same Video Stream ID.
3.8. Front Panel Buttons
Audio Select Button
Toggle between the following modes:
▪Auto#1: the Analog audio input port is selected when a plug is
connected.
▪Auto#2: the selection follows the video input setting:
–When HDMI is selected as the video source, the
audio embedded in the HDMI is transmitted.
–When VGA is selected as the video source, the
analog audio is transmitted.
DIFFERENCE!Auto#2 mode is available only in VINX-210AP-HDMI-
ENC device.
AUDIO
SELECT
Auto#1 HDMI(Auto#2) Analog audio
Compression Mode Button
▪Short press (less, than 3 sec): switching between the
Movie and Graphics modes.
▪Long press (more, than 3 sec): reset to factory default
settings.
When the network bandwidth is not enough to transmit the video
signal, the following modes are available in the Encoder:
▪Movie mode (Lower image quality @ Less bandwidth): The image
quality is adjusted to the available bandwidth. If the bandwidth
is decreased the image quality will be lower, but the video
streaming is continuous.
▪Graphics mode (Best image quality @ High bandwidth): The image
quality is kept at a high level. If the bandwidth is decreased the
image quality does not change, but frame drop may appear.
The setting has an affect when the available bandwidth is less than
required.
AV Select Button
Toggle between the following modes:
▪Auto mode:
as signal is present on the respective input. If sync is lost for at
least 3 seconds, a switch over to the other source shall occur.
No automatic switch back to the original input shall occur when
the signal is restored.
USB Connect Button
When the button is pressed for less, than three seconds,
the USB connection is acquired. This is necessary only
in Multicast mode; when Unicast mode is active the
assignment is arranged automatically.
Audio Set Button
▪Short press (less, than 3 sec): the analog audio
output volume is increased by 10%.
▪Long press (more, than 3 sec): the analog audio
output volume is set to 0%.
Auto HDMI+Embedded audio
HDMI+Analog audio
VGA
USB
CONNECT
AUDIO
SET
(VOLUME)
3.9. DIP Switch
The DIP switch can be used to set the Video Stream ID manually (HW
setting). The interpretation of the DIP switch values can be found in
the DIP Switch States section; please see the examples below:
DIP Switch State Video Stream ID 
DipSwitch value
Set by Value
8-4-2-1
VIDEO
STREAM ID
1 2 3 4
ON DIP SW setting see the
built-in web 0x0
8-4-2-1
VIDEO
STREAM ID
1 2 3 4
ON DIP HW setting 1 0x1
8-4-2-1
VIDEO
STREAM ID
1 2 3 4
ON DIP HW setting 8 0x8
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3.10. VINX Device Concept
The key feature of the VINX series is the AV signal transmission from
an Encoder to many Decoder devices. The number of the Encoder and
Decoder devices is 'limited' to 100 within a system. The video wall can
be expanded at a later time, e.g. building a wall with 12 Decoders and
add further 12 Decoders later. Another feature is the transmission of
RS-232, USB, and Infrared signals.
INFO:The USB, Serial, and IR data transmission is working
independently from the video signal presence.

A Decoder is connected to an Encoder device.

Many Decoder devices are connected to the same Encoder.
* The Analog audio interface contains limitations, please see the
details in the Analog Audio Interface section.
The USB transmission is available only at one Encoder-Decoder
connection at the same time. The desired device can be activated by
the front panel button or via the built-in website.
Video
Signal Unicast mode Multicast mode
RS-232
IR
Encoder Decoder
USB
E E
E
E
E
E
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
E
D
D
D
E
D
D
D
Analog
audio
ED
E
D
D
D
E
D
D
D
3.11. Video Interface
The following sections describe the modes of the video transmissions.
When the necessary network settings are arranged, the followings
have to be set:
Video Stream ID Setting
DEFINITION:The Video Stream ID is a four-digit number sequence
         
received by a Decoder.
The Video Stream ID creates the connection between an Encoder and
a Decoder. Set the Video stream ID to the same value in the desired
VINX devices:
▪Use the DIP switch and set a value other than '0000', or
▪Set the DIP switch built-in web
page, see the Video Status and Settings (Encoder) section, or
▪Set the DIP switch         
necessary LW3 command to the device, see the Setting up a
Video Wall (Example) section.
INFO:The DIP switch state can be ignored by an LW3 command,
see the DIP Switch Enable section.

DEFINITION:The Unicast mode is for point-point connection: assign
an Encoder and a Decoder directly to each other. The devices can
be connected directly or via the L3 switch.
DEFINITION:The Multicast mode is for point-multipoint connection:
assign an Encoder and many Decoders to each other (L3 switch is
a must in this mode).
Set the desired working mode of the extenders by:
▪Selecting the mode via the built-in web page, see the Advanced
Settings section, or
▪Sending the necessary LW3 command to the device, see the
 section.
3.11.1. 
The Encoder and the Decoder devices are arranged in a LAN by
connecting them to an L2 or L3 switch. Setting the extenders to Unicast
mode it is possible to extend the video signal by an Encoder to a
dedicated Decoder.
INFO:The Encoder and the Decoder can be connected directly and

but there is no way to communicate with other VINX devices.
Displayed images of the Sinks connected to the Decoders
Encoder Decoder
Encoder Decoder
Encoder Decoder
Encoder Decoder
L2/L3 Switch
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3.11.2. 
The Encoder and Decoder devices are arranged in a LAN by connecting
them to an L3 switch. Setting the extenders to Multicast mode a certain
video can be extended from an Encoder to multiple Decoders.
Video Wall Montage
Tiled Video Wall
Encoder
Decoder
Decoder
Decoder
Decoder
L3 Switch
3.11.3. Layout Examples
Multicast Mode with Video Wall
The Layout
Features
▪
are installed (bottom row).
▪Any of the video signals can be displayed on the wall and on a
single display device.
▪The other video signal can be seen on the other display device.
▪The video signal on the wall can be changed by using software
tools (built-in web or LW3 protocol commands).
Legend
DDDDDD
L3 Switch
E E
EEncoder
Decoder
The Decoder is assigned to a Video wall
D
Two Video Walls and Local Monitors with One Encoder
The Layout
Features
▪         
displays are installed (e.g. the video walls and the local displays
are located in different rooms).
▪One video signal is displayed on the two video walls and on two
local monitors.
DDDDDDDDDD
L3 Switch
E
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Small View and Large View Combined in Multicast Mode
The Layout
Features
▪
are installed (bottom row).
▪Any of the video signals can be displayed on the wall and on a
single display device.
▪The other video signals can be seen on the single display
devices (bottom row).
▪The video signal on the wall can be changed by using software
tools (built-in web or LW3 protocol commands).
DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
L3 Switch
EE E E E
3.12. Analog Audio Interface
DIFFERENCE!The analog audio option is available only in VINX AP-
series.
Unicast Mode
The Layout
Features
▪The audio signal of the Media player is transmitted to the Audio

▪The microphone signal is routed back to the Audio recorder
device (return audio).
ATTENTION!The return audio (from the Decoder to the Encoder) is
available only if the analog audio input is selected in the Encoder to
transmit towards the Decoder. Thus, the other analog audio signal
(MIC IN) connected to the Decoder can be routed back to the Audio
output of the Encoder.
ATTENTION!The mono input port for microphones includes 20
dB gain in the signal path. Not suitable for dynamic microphones
which do not contain isolation or impedance matching transformer.
Multicast Mode
The Layout
Features
▪The analog audio signal is selected in the Encoder and
embedded in the video stream.
Media player
Audio recoder
Audio amplier
Microphone
L3 SwitchEncoder Decoder
Media player
Computer
Audio amplierL3 SwitchEncoder Decoder
3.13. USB Interface
USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 data transmission operates between an Encoder
and a certain Decoder device. Connect the host device (e.g. a computer)
to the Encoder and the USB devices to the Decoder. Supported USB
devices:
▪USB HID devices: keyboard, mouse, presenter.
▪Mass storage devices: 
The transmission works in Unicast and Multicast mode as well, but
in latter case, the desired Decoder has to be selected by any of the
following ways:
▪Pressing the Mode button on the front panel for less, than three
seconds (the connected display device will show Starting USB,
the other Sinks will show Stopping USB on the screen),
▪Pressing the Acquire USB connection button in the Advanced tab
on the built-in web page (see the USB Settings (Multicast Mode)
section), or
▪Sending an LW3 command to the desired Decoder.
The USB devices connected to the other Decoders will be still powered
but the data transmission is suspended.
ATTENTION!USB 1.1 ports can be used for the stream changing,
see the Keyboard Shortcuts section.
ATTENTION!The active Decoder works like an extended USB hub
connected to a computer. Please pay attention to the storage device
to remove safely before unplugging it or interrupting during a disc
operation.
INFO:The USB transmission is automatically enabled between the
Encoder and the Decoder in Unicast mode.
USB Transmission between an Encoder and a Decoder
EncoderComputer




Keyboard
Presenter
Flash drive
Mouse
Decoder
Decoder
Decoder
Decoder
L3 Switch
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