Lightware VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC-DNT User manual

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

VINX-1x0-HDMI Extenders – User's Manual 2
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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.
Caution: Laser Product
CLASS1
LASER PRODUCT
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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VINX-1x0-HDMI Extenders – User's Manual 3
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Symbol Legend
The following symbols and markings are used in the document:
WARNING!Safety-related information which is highly
recommended to read and keep in every case!
ATTENTION!Useful information to perform a successful procedure;
it is recommended to read.
DIFFERENCE:       
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INFO:A notice which may contain additional information. Procedure
can be successful without reading it.
DEFINITION:The short description of a feature or a function.
TIPS AND TRICKS:Ideas which you may have not known yet but
can be useful.
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Document Information
All presented functions refer to the indicated products. The
descriptions have been made during testing these functions in
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environment:
Document revision: 1.8
Release date: 22-01-2020
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Item Version
Firmware package version 
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About Printing
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Eco-friend mentality. Thus, this document is made for digital usage
primarily. If you need to print out few pages for any reason, follow the
recommended printing settings:
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TIPS AND TRICKS:
around the content (gray on the second picture below) makes
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pages, they can be placed easily into a ring folder.
Hashtag (#) Keywords in the Document
This user's manual contains keywords with hashtag (#) to help you to
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The format of the keywords is the following:
#<keyword>
The usage of the keywords: use the Search
of your PDF reader application, type the #(hashtag) character and the
wished keyword.
The #new
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Example
#dhcp
This keyword is placed at the DHCP (dynamic IP address) setting in
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keywords of the document in the 
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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
 ................................................................. 13
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......................................................................14
 .................................14
..................................14
3.3. VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC ...............................................................15
3.4. VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC-DNT .......................................................16
3.5. VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC ...............................................................17
3.6. VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC................................................................18
..............................................................19
 ........................................................................20
 ..................................................................20
.................................................................................20
 .................................................................21
 .........................................................................21
3.12.1. One-to-one Video Transmission (Unicast Mode) ........................ 21
3.12.2. One-to-All Video Transmission (Multicast Mode) ....................... 22
 ........................................................................... 22
 ............................................................23
............................................................................23
 ...............................................24
.......................................................................25
4. SOFTWARE CONTROL OPTIONS ....................................................26
...................................................................26
 ........................................26
 .......................26
........................................................................... 26
........................................................... 
..............................................................................28
 .............................................................................. 29
 ............................................. 30
 ................................................................................. 31
............................................. 32
 ................................................................................. 32
 ........................................................................33
 ................................................................................ 
....................................................................................34
 ........................................................... 
............................................................................... 
......................................................................36
.................................... 36
 ................................................................ 
 ................................................................................... 38
.........................................................................39
 ...................................................................... 39
 ...................................................................... 
 ................................................................... 
 ................................................................... 
 ...................................................................... 
5. PROGRAMMERS' REFERENCE .......................................................41
......................................................................................41
...........................................................................41
................................................................... 
......................................................... 
................................................ 
................................................................................... 
.............................................................................. 
 ............................................................................... 
................................................................................ 
........................................................................................... 
..................................................................................... 
........................................................................................ 
 .................... 
.......................................................................44
 ........................................................... 
.................................................................. 
............................................................ 
........................................................ 
........................................................................ 
 .......................................... 
 ..............................................................45
.................................................................. 
 ......................................... 
 ............................................ 
 .............................................. 
 ................................................. 
 ............................................................. 
.............................................................. 
 ......................................................... 
 ...................................................... 
................................................ 
 .......................................................47
..................................... 
........................ 
........................................................ 
 ..................................... 
......................................... 
................................................... 
 ...................................................... 
................................................................ 
 ................................................................... 
 .......................................................49
..................... 
................ 
................... 
........................ 
 ................... 
....................... 
 .................................... 
................................................... 
............................................................51
 ..................................... 
 ........................................ 
 .............................................. 
 ......................... 
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  

...................................................................53
............................................................. 
................................................... 
 ........................................................ 
........................................................................ 
........................................................................ 
 ............................................................................. 
..........................................54
.......................... 
............................. 
.............................. 
 ....................................................... 
......................................................... 
 ........................................................................... 
............................................................ 
..................................................................56
 ............................................. 
 ........................................... 
 ...........................................57
 ..............................................58
................................................... 
................................................. 
 .......................................... 
......................................................................... 
.....................................................59
......................................................... 
............................... 
............................................................................ 
............................. 
..................................... 60
..............................................61
6. FIRMWARE UPGRADE......................................................................63
...................................................................63
 ..................63
 ............................63
 .......................63
 ............................................................. 
 ...................................................65
 ....................................................................................... 
 ........................................................... 66
 ............................................................. 66
7. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................67
8. TECHNOLOGIES................................................................................68
........................................................................68
8.1.1. Understanding the EDID.................................................................. 68
8.1.2. Advanced EDID Management......................................................... 68
 ...............................................................................69
......................................................................69
8.3.1. Protected and Unprotected Content .............................................. 69
8.3.2. Disable Unnecessary Encryption.................................................... 69
............................70
........................................................................ 
..................................................................... 
 ........................... 
9. APPENDIX ..........................................................................................71
 .............................................................................71
9.1.1. VINX Basic Series............................................................................ 
9.1.2. VINX AP-series ................................................................................ 
 ................................................................73
.......................................................................73
 .................................................................74
 .....................................................75
...........................................................75
........................................................................76
 .............................................................77
 ...................................................79
.................................................................81
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1. Introduction VINX-1x0-HDMI Extenders – User's Manual 6

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Lightware’s VINX Video Network Extender devices. In

important features in the below listed sections:
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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:
* VGA is available in VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC model only.
** In VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC-DNT model only.
See more details in the Model Comparison section.
Model Denomination
About the Serial Number
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of the product. The structure is the following:
Basic series AP series
Video input port HDMI HDMI, VGA *
Analog audio (de)embedding 
Return audio (mono) – in unicast mode 
Dante®or AES67 audio de-embedding **
Network interface  
Powering modes local local, PoE
VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC-DNT
Extender
type Dante® audio breakout
A: Analog audio support
P: PoE support
2x video
outputs
1x video
input
Decoder: input video signal type
Encoder: output video signal type
7A000941
7=2017
8=2018
9=2019
A=2020
B=2021
C=2022
D=2023
E=2024
F=2025
6-digit running sequence number
Month of the manufacturing:
Year of the manufacturing:
(3-9, A-Y)
1: Jan
2: Feb
3: Mar
4: Apr
5: May
6: Jun
7: Jul
8: Aug
9: Sep
A: Oct
B: Nov
C: Dec
1.1. Description
    
     
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.
          
          
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
          
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).
VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC-DNT #new
This variant contains a special module that allows de-embedding the
audio of the incoming HDMI signal and transmitting as a 2-channel
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details in the Dante® Audio Output Interface section.
Dante® is a registered trademark of
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1. Introduction  
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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 VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC-DNT
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device 
Safety and
Warranty
Info
Quick
Start
Guide
Safety and warranty
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Guide
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   ----
12 DC adaptor - - 
Mounting screws
 - - 
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 VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC-DNT
Infrared transmitter
unit --
Infrared receiver
unit ----
VESA-100
compatible
mounting adaptor
  ----
UD-kit   ----
UD-kit double 
1U high rack shelf 
Powered
rackmount cage
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  ----
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
        
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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.
Image Adjustment
         
Decoder side. Scaling is available at the Decoder side
and videos can be freely cropped.
Built-in Website
Easy access from a web browser to control and
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1. Introduction VINX-1x0-HDMI Extenders – User's Manual 8
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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)
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.
Remote Power (PoE)
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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The audio of the HDMI signal can be transmitted as
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1. Introduction VINX-1x0-HDMI Extenders – User's Manual 9
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1.7. Model Comparison
Enclosure
width
Power supply
input Inputs Outputs Control ports
  
DC
12V
DC PoE
HDMI VGA AV input Analog
audio
Micro-
phone HDMI AV output Dante® audio
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-
120AP-HDMI-ENC-DNT --   - - - -      - - - - - 
VINX-
210AP-HDMI-ENC --    - - - -   -  - - - - - 
VINX-
110AP-HDMI-DEC --  - -   -  - - ----- -
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2. Installation VINX-1x0-HDMI Extenders – User's Manual 10
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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
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2.1.1. VESA100 Mounting Adapter for Extenders
DIFFERENCE:VESA100 Mounting Adapter can be used with the
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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
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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
WARNING!           
supplied with the extender. Longer screw may touch internal parts
and harm the device.
The 1U high rack shelf provides mounting holes for fastening four
VINX devices and put them into a standard rack cabinet (width of the


2.1.3. UD-kit Mounting
Mounting with UD-kit double (Under Desk Double)
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-


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.
          
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

   
with a PH1 screwdriver.
Required screw:

Step 2. 

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

Pay attention to the guide rails of the cage when placing the
extender.
Required screw:

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
        
too:
▪HDMI-OPT-TX100
▪HDMI-OPT-TX100R
▪HDMI-OPT-TX200R
▪HDMI-OPT-RX100
▪HDMI-OPT-RX100R
▪HDMI-OPT-RX200R
▪
Power inlet
Air intake
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2.3. Connecting Steps
ATTENTION!Please make sure that the VINX devices within a

are different the seamless working is not guaranteed.
2.3.1. Preparing the Network
          
        

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
▪
▪
▪
          
see more technical information about the network requirements in the
Firmware Release Notes section.
2.3.2. Point-to-Multipoint Transmission (Multicast Mode)
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

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
 
Switch.
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. Point-to-Point Transmission (Unicast Mode)
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

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
 
Switch.
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.
2.3.4. Installation Checkpoints
The following help to have a successful install:
▪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

▪Power on
▪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

output ports and connectors.
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çVINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC
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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  section.
2Mode
Button
Short press: switching between Video and
Graphics modes.
Long press (more, than 10 seconds): reset to
factory default settings.
3HDMI
Output Port

as the AV Output Port.
4DIP Switch 
more information see the DIP Switch section.
5AV Output
Port

Decoder device or Network switch.
6DC 5V Input 
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

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  section.
2Connect
Button
Short press: acquire USB connection (this is
required only in Multicast mode)
Long press (more, than 10 seconds): reset to
factory default settings.
3HDMI
Output Port
HDMI output to a sink device.
4DIP Switch 
more information see the DIP Switch section.
5AV Input
Port

the Encoder device or Network switch.
6DC 5V Input 
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 and mass storage
devices. USB 1.1 port can be used for
changing the video stream by a keyboard, see
the Keyboard Shortcuts section.
9IR Input Port 
3-pole, TRS plug).
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
Rear View
1 5 6 7
2 3 4
1Reset Button Reboots the device.
2AV Input Ports 
is available for receiving an AV signal. Please note that
SFP module is not supplied with the device.
3HDMI Input Port Video port for DVI or HDMI signal.
4USB Port B-Type connector for USB pass-through application (e.g.
for connecting the Encoder to a computer).
5Audio Input Port For unbalanced analog audio signal.
6Audio 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.
7DC 12V Input 12V DC input for local power supply.
3.3. VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC
Front View
1 2 3 74 5 6
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 
4DIP Switch 
5Audio Select
button
Press the button to toggle between the following modes:
Auto HDMI Analog audio
6Compression
Mode Button
Short press: switching between the Video and Graphics modes.
Long press (more, than 10 seconds): reset to factory default
settings.
7HDMI Output For a local sink device (mirrored from the AV output).
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3.4. VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC-DNT
Front View
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 
4DIP Switch 
5Audio Select
button
Press the button to toggle between the following modes:
Auto HDMI Analog audio
6Compression
Mode Button
Short press: switching between the Video and Graphics modes.
Long press (more, than 10 seconds): reset to factory default
settings.
7HDMI Output For a local sink device (mirrored from the AV output).
1 2 3 74 5 6
Rear View
21 6 7 8
3 4 5
1
Output

        
source.
2Reset Button Reboots the device.
3AV Input Ports 
is available for receiving an AV signal. Please note that
SFP module is not supplied with the device.
4HDMI Input Port Video port for DVI or HDMI signal.
5USB Port B-Type connector for USB pass-through application (e.g.
for connecting the Encoder to a computer).
6Audio Input Port For unbalanced analog audio signal.
7Audio 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.
8DC 12V Input 12V DC input for local power supply.
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
3.5. VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC
Front View
1 2 3 4 5 6
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 
4DIP Switch 
5AV Select
Button
Press the button to toggle between the following modes:
Auto HDMI+Embedded audio
HDMI+Analog audio
VGA+Analog audio
See more details in the Front Panel Buttons section.
6Compression
Mode Button
Short press: switching between the Video and Graphics modes.
Long press (more, than 10 seconds): reset to factory default
settings.
Rear View
1 6 7 8
2 3 4 5
1Reset Button Reboots the device.
2AV Input Ports 
time is available for receiving an AV signal. Please note
that SFP module is not supplied with the device.
3HDMI Input Port Video port for DVI or HDMI signal.
4USB Port B-Type connector for USB pass-through application (e.g.
for connecting the Encoder to a computer).
5VGA Input Port Video port for analog VGA signal on VINX-120AP-HDMI-
ENC.
6Audio Input Port For unbalanced analog audio signal.
7Audio 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.
8DC 12V Input 12V DC input for local power supply.
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3.6. VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC
Front View
1 2 3 74 5 6
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 Input Port 
4DIP Switch 
5USB Connect
Button
Short press: acquire USB connection (this is required only in
Multicast mode).
Long press (more, than 10 seconds): reset to factory default
settings.
6Audio Set
Button
Short press: the analog audio output volume is increased by 10%.
Long press
is set to 0%.
7USB Ports USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible A-type ports for transmitting USB HID
and mass storage devices. USB 1.1 port can be used for changing
the video stream by a keyboard, see the Keyboard Shortcuts
section.
Rear View
WARNING! 
microphone. Thus it is not suitable for dynamic microphones which do not contain isolation or an
impedance matching transformer. (Danger of damage of the microphone.)
1 4 5 6
2 3
1Reset Button Reboots the device.
2AV Input Ports 
time is available for receiving an AV signal. Please note
that SFP module is not supplied with the device.
3HDMI Output HDMI output to a sink device on VINX-120AP-HDMI-DEC.
4MIC Input Port Mono input port for a microphone including +20 dB gain
in the signal path.
5Audio 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.
6DC 12V Input 12V DC input for local power supply.
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3.7. Electrical Connections
1 GbE LAN
      
  . Always use
high quality Ethernet cable for connecting Encoders and
Decoders.
INFO:The connector type and the applied cable is the same for the
Dante® audio output.
The Wiring of the Twisted Pair Cables


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 USB 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.

ATTENTION!Please note that only one of the network port is

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
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.
Microphone Input Port (Return Audio)
Mono input port for microphones including +20 dB gain in the signal
path (compared to the forward audio signal level).
ATTENTION!
the connected electret (condenser) microphone. Thus it is not
suitable for dynamic microphones which do not contain isolation or
an impedance matching transformer. (Danger of damage of the
microphone.)
Pin no. Signal
1 Signal
2 Ground
Microphone audio plug pin assignments
RS-232 Port
The Basic VINX-series
       
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

RS-232 serial connection. The pinout of the connectors are different
as follows:
Please see the Dante® Audio Output 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.
VINX-120AP-HDMI ENC
VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC
DCE unit DTE unit
Tx data Pin #2 Rx data
Rx data Pin #3 Tx data
Ground Pin #5 Ground
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3.8. Front Panel LEDs
INFO:
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.
USB LED (only in Decoders)
▪OFF: there is no USB transmission between the Encoder and the
Decoder.
▪ON: the USB transmission is active between the Encoder and
the Decoder.
POWER and VIDEO LEDs (only in Encoders)
▪BLINKING together: there is a Video Stream ID clash in the network,
e.g. another Encoder is set to the same Video Stream ID.
3.9. Front Panel Buttons
Audio Select Button #button
Toggle between the following modes:
Auto: the Analog audio input port is selected when a plug is connected.
Auto HDMI Analog audio
Mode and Compression Mode Buttons
▪Short press: switching between the Movie and
Graphics modes.
▪Long press (more, than 10 seconds): reset to factory
default settings.
          
signal, the following modes are available in the Encoder:
▪Movie mode
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 
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, it will be switched over to the other source. No
automatic switch back to the original input takes place when
the signal is restored.
Connect and USB Connect Buttons
         
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: the analog audio output volume is
increased by 10%.
▪Long pressthe analog audio
output volume is set to 0%.
Auto HDMI+Embedded audio
HDMI+Analog audio
VGA+Analog audio
3.10. DIP Switch

setting). The interpretation of the DIP switch values can be found in
the DIP Switch States section; please see the examples below:
#led #dipswitch #videostreamid #streamid
DIP Switch State Video Stream ID 
DipSwitch value
Set by Value
 see the
built-in web 0x0
 1 0x1
 8 0x8
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