RGB Spectrum Linx 3200 User manual

RGB SPECTRUM
RGB Spectrum
950 Marina Village Parkway
Alameda, CA 94501
Linx™DVI 
Matrix Switchers 
User’s Guide
Models
Linx 3200,
Linx 3200S,
Linx 1600,
Linx 800S, and
Linx 800
July 2012

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DOCUMENT
■Linx™DVI Matrix Switchers User’s Guide
■P/N 350-10035-01 v4.1.1
■July 2012
COPYRIGHT
© 2010-2012 RGB Spectrum. All rights reserved.
This guide is for use with the RGB Spectrum Linx DVI Matrix Switchers. Use for any other purpose is not
permitted. This guide was prepared for viewing on a PC; a copy may be printed as required.
■Linx, EDID Manager, and the RGB Spectrum logo are trademarks of RGB Spectrum in the
United States and other countries.
NOTICE
RGB Spectrum reserves the right to make any modification to this guide or the information contained
herein at any time without notice.
All features, functions, and specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
COMPANY ADDRESS
RGB Spectrum
950 Marina Village Pkwy.
Alameda, CA 94501
■Telephone: [phone]
■Fax: [phone]
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The RGB Spectrum Web Control Panel (WCP) uses the GoAhead WebServer.
Copyright © 2003 GoAhead Software, Inc. All rights reserved
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.

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REGULATORY CERTIFICATION
RGB Spectrum maintains copies of test results, certifications, and Declarations of Conformity on file in its
offices in Alameda, CA.
Copies of test results, certificates and declarations will be made available upon request.
REGULATORY CERTIFICATION:
ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
U.S.A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements in Part 15 Subpart B, ICES-
003 of the FCC rules for a Class A computing device. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may
cause unacceptable
interference to radio and TV reception requiring the operator to take whatever steps necessary to correct
the interference.
Canada
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Industry Canada ICES-003 Issue 4, February 7,
2006 Class A.
Europe
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with:
■EN 55022 (CISPR 22):2006 Class A
■EN 55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003
REGULATORY CERTIFICATION:
SAFETY AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE
U.S.A/Canada
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with UL60950-1/CSA C22.2 N. 60950-1 - Safety of
Information Technology Equipment.
Europe
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with:
■IEC 609590-1: 2005 (2nd Edition) Information Technology Equipment - Safety
■EN 60950-1: 2006 Information Technology Equipment – Safety
■60950-1 (ed. 2) CB Test Certificate

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RESTRICTIONS ON HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (ROHS)
This equipment complies with EU RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC. This equipment, with the listed allowed
exception noted below, does not contain any homogeneous material that:
a) Contains lead (Pb) in excess of 0.1% weight (1,000 ppm),
b) Contains mercury (Hg) in excess of 0.1% weight (1,000 ppm),
c) Contains hexavalent chromium (CR VI) in excess of 0.1% weight (1,000 ppm),
d) Contains polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) in excess of 0.1% weight (1,000 ppm),
e) Contains polybrominated dimethyl ethers (PBDE) in excess of 0.1% weight (1,000 ppm), or
f) Contains cadmium (Cd) in excess of 0.01% weight (100 ppm).
The only listed exception is for lead (Pb) contained in the dielectric of exempted multi-layer ceramic
capacitors.
WASTE EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL
Disposal of this equipment must comply with local regulations for waste electronics and electrical
equipment.
SERVICE
While there are no user serviceable parts in the Linx DVI Switcher, the product contains various field
replaceable units (FRU’s).
LIMITED WARRANTY
RGB Spectrum (RGB) warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship,
under normal use and service when correctly installed and maintained, for a period of three (3) years from
date of shipment. RGB’s liability under this warranty is limited solely to replacing, repairing or issuing credit
for any product which is shown to be defective during the warranty period. Purchaser shall (i) notify RGB
promptly in writing of any claims, and (ii) provide RGB with an opportunity to inspect and test the product
claimed to be defective. Warranty does not cover misuse, abuse, improper installation or application,
improper maintenance or repair, alteration, accident or negligence in use, improper temperature, humidity
or other environmental condition, storage, transportation or handling. RGB Spectrum shall have no
obligations under this warranty with respect to any defect unless it receives notice and a description of
such defect no later than five (5) business days following the expiration of the warranty period.
THE WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL RGB BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING FROM THE
PURCHASER’S INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT EITHER SEPARATELY OR IN COMBINATION
WITH ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES, OR FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE.

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EXTENDED WARRANTY
An annual extended warranty may be purchased. Should the product fail to operate properly during the
covered period, RGB Spectrum will repair the product and restore it to normal operation without charge for
labor or parts. For further information on obtaining an extended warranty, email [email protected] or call
[phone].
SHIPPING CONTAINER
Damage to the shipping container may indicate rough handling which could result in damage to the Linx
DVI Switcher. If this is the case, please contact the shipping company.
Keep the shipping container and all packing materials in case the Linx DVI Switcher needs to be returned
to RGB Spectrum for service.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Chapter 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 About this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Input and Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Spare Parts Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 EDID Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.5.1 EDID Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.5.2 Hot Plug Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.5.3 EDID Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5.4 EDID List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5.5 EDID Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.6 Input Equalization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2 Physical Description and Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.1 Linx 3200S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.1 Supplied Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.2 Front Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
LED Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.3 Rear Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RS-232 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.2 Linx 3200 (discontinued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.1 Supplied Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.2 Front Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Air Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2.2.3 Rear Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
2.3 Linx 1600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.1 Supplied Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.2 Front Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
LED Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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2.3.3 Rear Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
RS-232 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
2.4 Linx 800S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
2.4.1 Supplied Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.4.2 Front Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LED Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2.4.3 Rear Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RS-232 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
AC Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.5 Linx 800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
2.5.1 Supplied Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.5.2 Front Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.5.3 Rear Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.5.4 Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.6 Reset Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.7 Input Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.8 Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
2.9 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
2.9.1 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.9.2 Video Inputs and Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
2.9.3 Control Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
RS-232 Serial Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
10/100 BASE-T Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.10Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Chapter 3 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
3.1 Serial Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.2 Ethernet Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
3.3 Changing the Linx Switcher IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Chapter 4 Web Control Panel Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.1 Opening the Web Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2 Web Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.1 Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.2 Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.3 Routing Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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4.2.4 Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Routing Ruler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Enable Force Hot Plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Apply Force Hot Plug to All Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
4.3 Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.3.1 Input Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
EDID Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cable Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
4.3.2 Output Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.3.3 Display Full Switcher’s Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.3.4 Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.4 Load Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
4.5 Create Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.6 EDID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
4.7 System Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.7.1 Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.7.2 Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.7.3 Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.8 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 5 Front Panel Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
5.1 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.2 System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.3 Routing an Input to Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
5.4 Assigning an Input to an Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
5.5 Loading Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 6 Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
6.1 Command Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.1.1 Command Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.1.2 Command Arguments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.1.3 Predefined Parameter Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.1.4 Parameter Ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.1.5 Query the Current Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
6.2 Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.3 Communications Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.4 Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.5 EDID Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6.6 Preset Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.7 Switch Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.8 Miscellaneous Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.9 Macro Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.9.1 Creating Macros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.9.2 Downloading Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.9.3 Listing Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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6.9.4 Deleting Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.9.5 Running Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
6.9.6 Pausing Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.9.7 Canceling Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.9.8 Restarting Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.9.9 Macro Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Chapter 7 Transferring Files and Updating Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . .68
7.1 Transferring Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.1.1 Uploading a File to the Linx Switcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
7.1.2 Downloading a File from the Linx Switcher . . . . . . . . . . . .70
7.2 Update System Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
7.3 Updating I/O Card Boot Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Chapter 8 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
8.1 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
8.2 Communications Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
8.3 DVI Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
8.4 Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.5 RS-232 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
9.1 Air Filter (Linx 3200, Linx 3200S, and Linx 1600) . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
9.2 Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
9.3 Power Supply Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
9.3.1 Linx 3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
9.3.2 Linx 1600 and Linx 3200S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
9.4 Input and Output Module Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
9.5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Chapter 10 Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1 Selecting EDID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 2-1 Linx 3200S Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 2-2 Linx 3200S Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Figure 2-3 Linx 3200 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 2-4 Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 2-5 Linx 3200 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 2-6 AC Power Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Figure 2-7 Linx 1600 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 2-8 Linx 1600 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 2-9 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 2-10 Linx 800S Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 2-11 Linx 800 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 2-12 Linx 3200, Linx 3200S and Linx 1600 DVI Input Module . . . . 20
Figure 2-13 Linx 800S and Linx 800 DVI Input Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 2-14 Linx 3200, Linx 3200S, and Linx 1600 I/O Blank Plate . . . . . . 21
Figure 2-15 Linx 800S and Linx 800 I/O Blank Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 2-16 Linx 3200, Linx 3200S, and Linx 1600 DVI Output Module . .21
Figure 2-17 Linx 800S and Linx 800 DVI Output Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 3-1 Serial Communication Selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 3-2 Serial Port Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Figure 3-3 Initializing Telnet on Tera Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Figure 3-4 Telnet Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 4-1 Entering the IP Address in the Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 4-2 WCP Routing Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Figure 4-3 Disabled Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Figure 4-4 WCP Selecting Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 4-5 Routing Window Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 4-6 Routing Ruler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 4-7 Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Figure 4-8 Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 4-9 Load Preset Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 4-10 Create Preset Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Figure 4-11 Preset Routing Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Figure 4-12 Name Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Figure 4-13 EDID Management Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 4-14 Name EDID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 4-15 System Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 4-16 Terminal Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 4-17 System Info Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Figure 5-1 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 7-1 FTP Address Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Figure 7-2 FTP Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Figure 7-3 Locate File to Upload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Figure 7-4 Copying Firmware to the Linx Switcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Figure 7-5 Firmware Uploaded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Figure 7-6 SYSINFO Report Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Figure 8-1 DVI Input and Output Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Figure 8-2 Ethernet Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Figure 8-3 RS-232 DB-9 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Figure 9-1 Fuse Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1 Linx DVI Switcher Models and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Table 1-2 Input and Output Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table 1-3 Linx 3200S Spare Parts Kit (980 10253). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table 1-4 Linx 3200 Spare Parts Kit (980 9583) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table 6-1 Alphabetical List of Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Table 6-2 Communications Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Table 6-3 Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Table 6-4 EDID Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Table 6-5 Preset Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Table 6-6 Switch Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Table 6-7 Miscellaneous Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Table 6-8 Macro Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Table 8-1 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Table 8-2 Communications Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Table 8-3 Digital Input and Output Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Table 8-4 DVI Connector Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Table 8-5 Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Table 8-6 RS-232 Connector Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Table 9-1 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

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This manual describes the installation and operation of the Linx ™ DVI Matrix Switc her family.
Covered models include the Linx 3200S, Linx 3200
, Linx 1600, Linx 800S, and Linx 800. Where model-
specific differences exist, the Linx 3200/Linx3200S property will be used in the text followed by the
Linx 1600 and Linx 800S/Linx 800 in braces { }.
The Linx DVI Matrix Switcher is a high-performance, non-blocking switcher available in
configurations up to 32 {16, 8} inputs by 32 {16, 8} outputs. Each unit delivers pure digital switching
and routing of DVI signals with full pixel re-clocking. When combined with digital signal sources,
digital displays and cabling, it allows fully digital end-to-end signal distribution.
Each DVI input accepts signals up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz as well as HDTV resolutions up to 2048
x 1080p. A modular architecture simplifies I/O card replacement should it ever be needed.
The Linx DVI Switcher supports HDCP, allowing it to accommodate content-protected signals from
HDMI™ sources. An HDCP encoded signal can be routed to all outputs simultaneously, possibly
subject to limitations of the source device or media. With firmware release 2.3, HDCP can be turned
off for inputs receiving signals from non-HDCP sources.
EDID management and control are simplified with RGB Spectrum’s Total EDID Manager™, which
provides the user with the most complete set of management tools available. This highly advanced
system offers the user a choice between fixed, pass-through or emulated EDID. The Total EDID
Manager eliminates the need for external EDID emulators.
Maintaining digital signal integrity is crucial in a digital switcher. Jitter and signal distortion errors are
corrected with precision pixel re-clocking, resulting in pristine digital images.
Each input features built-in cable equalization to extend cable lengths without the need for external
extenders. The Linx DVI Switcher can supply up to 500 mA of 5-Volt power to a single output port for
pin-powered devices such as cables or extenders, eliminating the need for external power supplies.
Control is via Ethernet and RS-232 serial ports. An internal server for switcher control is accessible
from any web browser; no special software is required on the user's PC. Front panel controls on the
Linx 3200 and Linx 1600 provide quick access to call up presets or create a routing assignment.
CHAPTER
1INTRODUCTION
1.1 About this Manual
1.2 Product Overview

INTRODUCTION
Input and Output Modules
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All models are packaged in a rugged steel chassis and utilize forced-air cooling. Linx DVI Switchers
provide an unmatched combination of performance, features, robust construction, and ease of use.
■Robust 24/7 operation
■DVI single-link inputs with cable equalization
■DVI single-link outputs with up to 500 mA pin-power
■HDCP support
■Full pixel re-clocking for optimal image quality
■Network control
■Graphical user interface using standard web browser
■EDID pass-through and over-ride with Total EDID Manager™
■Stores 100 switcher presets
Individual input and output modules may be ordered to expand the unit or as replacements, should
that be necessary.
Table 1-1 Linx DVI Switcher Models and Features
Linx 3200a
a.Discontinued model
Linx 3200S Linx 1600 Linx 800S Linx 800b
b.Discontinued model
Chassis 6-RU 7-RU 4-RU 2-RU 2-RU
Maximum Inputs 32 32 16 8 8
Maximum Outputs 32 32 16 8 8
Ethernet Control   
Serial Control   
Front Panel Control ——
Front Panel Display   
Power Supply Front-Load
Dual-Redundant
Rear-Load
Dual-Redundant
Rear-Load
Single
Internal
Single External DC
1.3 Input and Output Modules
Table 1-2 Input and Output Modules
Model Input Modules Output Modules
Linx 3200 LX32 2IN LX32 2OUT
Linx 3200S LX32S 2IN LX32S 2OUT
Linx 1600 LX16 2IN LX16 2OUT
Linx 800S and Linx 800 LX8 2IN LX8 2OUT

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Spare Parts Kits
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Spare parts kits are available for the Linx 3200S and the Linx 3200. The contents of these kits are
shown in the tables below.
EDID, Extended Display Identification Data, is information which enables a graphics adapter source
to output a graphics standard best suited for the connected display monitor. This information
includes the display resolution and frame rate. Total EDID Manager provides a choice of what EDID
to supply to the source and arbitrates when an input is routed to multiple output ports connected to
displays of differing capabilities. The user can p
reload appropriate EDID files into a switch before
installation if desired.
1.4 Spare Parts Kits
Table 1-3 Linx 3200S Spare Parts Kit (980 10253)
Quantity Description
1 Foam filter
1 12-volt power supply
2 Exhaust fans
1 Single-link DVI input module
1 Dual-link DVI output module
1 Intake fan assembly
Table 1-4 Linx 3200 Spare Parts Kit (980 9583)
Quantity Description
2 8-amp, slow-blow fuse
1 Foam filter
1 12-volt power supply
1 Single-link DVI input module
1 Dual-link DVI output module
1.5 EDID Control

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EDID Control
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Figure 1-1 Selecting EDID
1.5.1 EDID Registers
There are three EDID registers within the Linx DVI Switcher:
■Pass Through EDID - Contains EDID passed through from the display device in real
time. The contents of the display register may be saved as an entry in the EDID list.
■Emulated EDID - Contains EDID assigned to each output selected from the EDID list.
■Fixed EDID - Contains fixed EDID for each input selected from the EDID list and when
selected is continuously supplied to the graphics source connected to that input.
The factory EDID’s default preferred resolution is 1920 x 1200 at a frame rate of 59.95 Hz.
This value is restored when EDID is captured on a port with no output device connected.
EDID I/F
User selected from
EDID timing table
EDID I/F
Emulated
EDID
Display
EDID
Output 1
Output 32
Fixed
EDID
Emulated
EDID
Pass
Through
EDID
Static
EDID
Input 1
Input 32 Fixed
EDID
Static
EDID
User selected from
EDID timing table
User selected from
EDID timing table
User selected from
EDID timing table Input EDID
Priority
Arbitration
Input #1
EDID
Input #32
EDID
Output #1
EDID
Output #32
EDID
EDID data for
input #1 is
stored here
EDID data for
input #32 is
stored here
In Emulated Mode, a user-
selected EDID is assigned to an
output channel. Different than
Fixed Mode, the EDID read by
the graphics card changes along
with the routing assignment.
In Fixed Mode, a user-selected
EDID is assigned to an input
channel. This provides a static
EDID to the graphics card,
independent of switcher signals,
avoiding Hot-Plug event induced
shut-downs.
In Pass Through Mode,
EDID from the display
device is passed through
the switch in real-time.
Linx Switcher Priority Arbitration allows user
selection of one display’s
EDID when a signal is sent to
multiple displays. Priority can
be based on switcher output
number or signal resolution.

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EDID Control
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The block diagram in Figure 1-1 illustrates the selection of EDID to be passed to the host
graphics adapter. The data is stored in the EDID register which can be read whether the Linx
DVI Switcher is powered on or off.
1.5.2 Hot Plug Event
When a display is connected to or disconnected from an output port, a hot plug event occurs.
If the unit is configured with EDID pass-through and input is set for Dynamic, the Linx
Switcher downloads the display's EDID parameters to the EDID register for the duration of
that connection. The source device reads the EDID from this register.
A hot plug event also occurs when a graphics source is connected to a Linx Switcher input
port. The Linx Switcher will continuously supply EDID to the graphics source even if the Linx
Switcher is powered off.
A Force Hot Plug command is available via the WCP or command line (FORCEHotPlug).
1.5.3 EDID Priority
When an input is routed to multiple outputs, a number of options are available. Fixed EDID
can be selected from the EDID list or a priority scheme may be used to select EDID from one
of the output ports. Priority is needed when the displays have different resolutions from one
another and can be set to select either the active output with the lowest resolution or the
lowest numbered active output. EDID priority is applied to Emulated and display pass-
through data. The input configuration must be set to Dynamic for the priority schemes to
work.
Instances where two or more displays’ resolutions are not compatible with each other may
occur. For these occasions, a lower “common-denominator” resolution or scaler will be
needed.
Only active outputs are considered when establishing priority. Active outputs are those
having parameters stored in the Linx Switcher EDID display register; these may be outputs
currently connected or those with assigned emulated EDID.
1.5.4 EDID List
The EDID list is used to apply parameters to the fixed and emulated EDID registers. User
entries in the list are numbered 1 to 100 with an additional factory default based on the Dell
2408 monitor (1920x1200 at 59.95 Hz). Data contained in the list include:
■List index number
■Name
■Display device manufacturer’s ID
■Resolution and frame rate
Advanced users may view and modify additional timing parameters with third-party software
such as Phoenix EDID Designer freeware available at
http://www.tucows.com/preview/329441.

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1.5.5 EDID Management
Total EDID Manager works through the Web Control Panel (WCP) or command line
operation. Management functions include:
■Loading EDID from the EDID list to a register
■Saving display EDID to the EDID list
■Naming an EDID list entry
■Viewing an entry in the EDID list
■Deleting an EDID list entry
■Exporting and importing an EDID list entry
Input equalization is used to compensate for the losses caused by the electrical and physical
characteristics of a copper DVI cable. The longer the cable, the greater the need for equalization.
An improperly equalized input, either under- or over-equalized, may result in one of the following on
the displayed output:
■Noise
■Lines
■“Sparkles”
■Drop-out
■No signal
Through the WCP, input equalization may be set to Auto, Off, Minimum or in the range to Maximum.
Equalization may be set to a value through command line control. The usable equalization range is
between 165 and 255; 0 is AUTO and 128 is OFF.
Generally, no equalization should be needed for cables under 5 meters (15 feet) in length and never
for fiber optic cables. Each cable is unique relative to the amount of equalization it may require.
Longer or narrower gauge cables may require a larger equalization value.
See Cable Equalizer and the input equalization command, INputEQ. Input equalization is not
available on the front panel.
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This chapter begins with a description of the front and rear features of each Linx DVI Matrix Switcher
model. The input and output modules are then discussed. Installation information is followed by basic
operating instructions.
The Linx 3200S is housed in a 7-RU chassis. The power supplies are installed at the bottom left of the rear
panel. (See page 79 for supply replacement instructions.) The power supplies are identical to those used
on the Linx 1600.
Figure 2-1 Linx 3200S Front View
CHAPTER
2PHYSICAL
DESCRIPTION AND
INSTALLATION
2.1 Linx 3200S
SPECTRUMRBG
link
activity PRESS TO
SELECT
alarm
power A
power B
System IP Address
192.168.1.101
SRCDST
PST SYS TAKE
Air Filter
LEDs
Display
Control Knob
Buttons

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2.1.1 Supplied Components
Accessories supplied with the Linx 3200S include two AC power cords, two rails for rear rack
mount support, 10 mounting screws for the rear rack mount supports and a CD that contains
this manual.
2.1.2 Front Panel Description
Features on the front panel include LED indicators, a two-line display, control knob, buttons,
and the air intake. See Chapter 5 for a detailed description of the display, control knob and
buttons.
LED INDICATORS
■Active - Indicates network activity.
■Link - Illuminates when an Ethernet link is present.
■Alarm - If the system is overheated, this LED will be red.
■Power A and Power B - Indicates that the power supplies are present and
powered on. If only one power supply is installed, the LED for the blank
supply will be red.
LED DISPLAY
Rotate the control knob to step through the system information. Data displayed include:
AIR INTAKE
Six 4-40 x 1/4” Phillips flathead screws hold the air intake cover in place. Remove these
screws to access the foam air filter(s).
See Chapter 9 for instructions on cleaning and replacing the air filters.
2.1.3 Rear Panel Description
Features on the rear of the Linx 3200S include the input and output modules, and the AC
power connectors and switch, a 100/1000 BASE-T connector for control over Ethernet, and an
RS-232 port for serial control.
■IP Address
■Gateway IP Address
■Subnet Mask Address
■Mac Address
■Model Name
■Firmware Version
■Hostname
■Serial Port Baud Rate
■Serial Port Echo State
■Board Temperature
■Maximum Temperature
CAUTION Do not operate the Linx DVI Switcher without the air filters in place. Doing so will
cause the unit to overheat.