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Introduction

This section gives an overview of the Extron DXP Series Digital Matrix Switchers, describes significant features of the series, and provides application diagrams.

•About this Guide

•About the DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series Digital Matrix Switchers

•Features

•Application Diagrams

About this Guide

This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the DXP Series Digital Matrix Switchers, including the DXP DVI series, the DXP DVI Pro series, and the DXP HDMI series.

The terms “DXP,“ “switcher,” and “DXP switcher” are used interchangeably in this guide to refer to all DXP models. “DXP DVI” refers to the two DVI models (non-Pro), “DXP DVI Pro” refers to the four DVI Pro models, and “DXP HDMI” refers to the four HDMI models.

About the DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series Digital Matrix Switchers

The DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI series are high performance, digital matrix switchers. The DVI and DVI Pro series route single link DVI-D signals (up to eight) and the DXP HDMI series route HDMI signals from multiple sources to any DVI or HDMI-equipped display devices. All DXP matrix switchers support resolutions of up to 1920x1200 and HDTV 1080p/60.

The DVI Pro and HDMI models are HDCP compliant, enabling simultaneous distribution of a single source signal to one or more compliant displays. (The DXP DVI series are not HDCP compliant.)

The following matrix sizes are available:

DXP DVI Series (non-Pro):

•DXP 44 DVI: 4 inputs by 4 outputs

•DXP 88 DVI: 8 inputs by 8 outputs

DXP DVI Pro Series:

•DXP 44 DVI Pro: 4 inputs by 4 outputs

•DXP 48 DVI Pro: 4 inputs by 8 outputs

•DXP 84 DVI Pro: 8 inputs by 4 outputs

•DXP 88 DVI Pro: 8 inputs by 8 outputs

DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Introduction

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Contents

DXP DVI Safety Instructions English FCC Class a Notice Specifications Availability Conventions Used in this Guide Software CommandsNotifications Contents 122 105 DXP DVI Series non-Pro About this GuideDXP DVI Pro Series DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP Hdmi FeaturesDXP DVI and DXP DVI Pro Series DXP Hdmi Series Rack-mountable 2U, full rack width metal enclosure Application Diagram for a DXP 88 Hdmi Application Diagrams Application Diagram for a DXP 88 DVI Pro Application Diagram for a DXP 88 DVI Non-Pro DXP 88 DVI Pro Rear Panel Rear Panels DVI Connector Pin Assignments Input connectors Output connectors Ethernet Connection Wire ColorStraight-through Cable Pin End Wire Color Connections Remote RS232/RS422 port rear panel RS-232 Config port front panelRemote RS232/RS422 Connector Pin Assignments RS-232 and RS-422 Remote Connections Definitions Operation DXP Switchers Front Panel Front Panel Controls and Indicators Input and Output Buttons Setting the Button Background Illumination on Control Buttons Configuration Port Secondary functions Buttons Example of Button Labels on a DXP Front Panel Button Icons Creating a Configuration Powering On Clear All Selections Example 1 Creating a Set of Ties Select Input Select Video Only Example 2 Adding a Tie to a Set of Video Ties Confirm the Tie Breaking Ties Select Audio Only Example 3 Removing a Tie from a Set of Ties Confirm the Tie Removal Viewing a Configuration Press the Esc button to clear all selections Select an Input to View Deselect Audio and Select Video to View Only Video Ties Example 5 Saving a Preset Saving and Recalling Presets Enter Save Preset Mode Example 6 Recalling a Preset Enter Recall Preset Mode O Grouping of Incompatible Video Formats Grouping Group # Example 7 Grouping Inputs and Outputs Select I/O Group Mode Assign Inputs and Outputs to Group Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs Deselect I/O Group Mode Example 8 Muting and Unmuting an Output Mute the Outputs Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Executive Modes Selecting Lock Mode 2 or Toggling Between Mode 2 and Mode Switching from Lock Mode 1 to Lock Mode ResettingResetting the System from the Front Panel System Reset Resetting Using the Rear Panel Reset Button Mode Activation Result Purpose/Notes Reset Modes Summary Soft Resets Toggle Background Illumination On or Off Setting the Button Background Illumination RS-232/RS-422 and Baud Rate Selection Troubleshooting Worksheet Example 1 System Equipment Configuration Worksheets Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration Input Sources Output Destinations Worksheet Form Serial Ports SIS Configuration Control Establishing an Ethernet Connection Default IP AddressesEthernet Port Ethernet Cable Verbose Mode Host-to-Switcher InstructionsSwitcher-initiated Messages Connection Timeouts Password Using the Command and Response Tables for SIS Commands Switcher Error ResponsesSpecial Characters X1$ SIS Commands for DXPSymbol Definitions for DXP X1# X2# X2$ DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP Hdmi DXP DVI Pro and Hdmi Edid Table DDC Source Selection @ *% Command and Response Table for DXP SIS Commands@ *X# $ +Q X@ *X# %...X@ *X# # Z Mute CommandsSave, Recall, and Directly Write Global and Room Presets # B X1# X ,X# ,X# , ...X# n + X& P X@*X#!X@*X# % X@*X#$...X@*X#+X& PO X# ,X# , ...X# n MR Mpr X ,X# ,X# , ...X# n +X*X* P X@*X#!X@*X#%X@*X#$...X@*X# View Ties and Presets@X@...X@Vid DXP 88 Hdmi @X@...X@Aud Digital Sync Validation Processing Dsvp % X%... X%nI% X%...X% O Gro X% X% X%...X%n X* ,X1# NP Nmp X *X* ,X1# X1# NG Nmg X&,X1#2NG X1# NR Nmr X,X1# Information Requests Hdcp Authorization DXP DVI Pro and Hdmi models onlyResets X* ZP Firmware Version Queries X1X1X1&X1*X$ X1 . X1 = 37 Edid Extended Display Identification Data CommandsX!*X1 Edid X1 EDIDX2 X1 X1...X1n Hdcp Query Commands X4# IP-specific SIS CommandsSymbol Definitions for IP-specific Commands X3@ X3# X3$ X3% X5# X4$X5$ X5% Command and Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands Cpn X4&Ccp X4*,X4,X5,X5 X4# X4!,X4$,X4% EM Ipe X4# X4!*X4$*X4% X4%...X4%X4 DH X4&*X4*,X4,X5,X5! CP Installing the Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Ethernet protocol settings Using the SoftwareSoftware Operation Via Ethernet Baud Rate Pop-up List Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program Matrix Window No Ties Sample Matrix Window with Ties Setting Up the Matrix Window Pop-up Window for Input 4 Containing a Caption Managing Ties Matrix Window with Pop-up Information on Audio Input IP Settings/Options Window IP Setup Setting the Extron name or descriptor Setting the IP addressSetting the gateway IP address Enabling and disabling Dhcp Setting the subnet maskSetting the date Hardware Address field Sync Time to PC button Setting the local timeSetting the offset from GMT Setting the administrator password Setting the mail server IP address Setting the user passwordSetting the mail server domain name Typical DXP E-mail Entering e-mail addressee information Updating the Firmware Select Files to Upload Window with Firmware File Selected Html Files List Window Uploading Html Files Window Menus Window Buttons, Menus, and Trash Can Right ColumnFile menu Devices Window Tools menu Channel Mute Settings Window Edid Record Viewer Uploading Html Files on Names for Presets Window Input/Output Groups Window Room Configuration Window Ties Shown as Lines Preferences menu Ties Shown as Crosspoints O Boxes Containing the Input and Output Numbers Master-Reset button Help menu Using Emulation ModeIP Connection Selecting an Emulation File Creating Button Labels Using the Matrix Switcher Help File Button Label Generator Window Using the Button Label Generator Replacing a Button Label Replacing Button Labels Blank Button Labels Html Operation Accessing the Web Pages Special Characters Example of a Network Password Dialog Box System Status Status Tab Dsvp and Hdcp Page for the DXP DVI Pro and DXP Hdmi Dsvp and Hdcp System Settings Configuration Tab Unit Name field IP Settings Fields Date/Time Settings Fields Date/Time Settings Fields Entering a password PasswordsClearing a password Mail IP Address field Email Settings Domain Name field Smtp Authorization Required fieldsEmail address fields Email Options Menu on the Email Settings Firmware Upgrade Choose File Window with a Firmware File Selected Uploading Files File Management Tab Other File Management Activities Adding a Directory Set and View Ties Control Tab Pop-up Field Providing Formation About a Button Tie Saving a preset Global PresetsRecalling a preset Included Parts Part Numbers and AccessoriesIncluded Part Replacement Part Number Models UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting Mounting the SwitcherOptional Accessories Cables and Adapters Rack Mounting the DXP to a 19-inch Rack Rack Mounting Procedure Class Name Valid Address Range Identifier Arrangement What is an IP Address?IP Addressing Choosing IP Addresses Class Name Subnet Mask Subnet MaskPinging for the IP Address Ping to determine Extron IP address Ping to determine web IP address Connecting as a Telnet ClientStarting Telnet Connecting to the DXP Open command Operating using Telnet IP addresses and octets Subnetting, a PrimerGateways Local and remote devices Masked octets are not compared indicated by n in figure Subnet masks and octetsDetermining whether devices are on the same subnet Unmasked octets are compared indicated by ? in figure Extron Warranty