AMX AVB-RX-DXLINK-HDMI Data Sheet

DATA SHEET

TM

DXLink

AVB-RX-DXLINK-HDMI (FG1010-500)

HDMI Receiver Module

Overview
The DXLink HDMI Receiver features built-in SmartScale® Technology to deliver
HDMI with HDCP that is perfectly scaled for each connected display automatically,
eliminating the integration challenges that can occur when sources and displays
have different optimal resolutions. It accepts audio, video, control and Ethernet
over one standard twisted pair cable up to 100 meters away from a compatible
Enova DVX All-In-One Presentation Switcher, DXLink Transmitter Module or DXLink
Wallplate; it accepts all this plus power over the same twisted pair cable when used
in conjunction with the Enova DGX 8/16/32/64 Digital Media Switchers, Enova DVX­2150HD or DVX-2155HD. Mount the low-profile DXLink Receiver behind a display
or above a ceiling mounted projector and control it using the built in RS-232 or IR
ports. Plus monitor the connected display's settings, and send IR control signals
back to the head end using the same twisted pair cable.

Common Applications

The DXLink HDMI Receiver Module receives HDMI and control signals from a remote DXLink Transmitter Module,
DXLink Wallplate, Enova DGX or compatible Enova DVX. The receivers built-in control ports can be used to control
a destination device and the ICS Lan port provides IP an access point with used in conjunction with the Enova DGX
or compatible Enova DVX.

Features

 Only One Cable – Receive audio and video while passing control Ethernet and power over one twisted pair

cable

 SmartScale Technology – Automatically responds to the display's declared EDID information and scales the

video to the best resolution and video parameters for that display without manual setup; this prevents
inferior video quality when sources are forced to lower resolutions to support the least capable display in the
system

 Native NetLinx® Control Everywhere - Control connected destination devices using the built-in IR and RS-232

ports

 Standard Twisted Pair Cable – Save time and effort in installation by leveraging cost effective twisted pair

cable, see the Cabling for Success with DXLink white paper for more details

 HDCP Compliant
 DXLink Direct Connection with DXLink Wallplates – When DXLink Wallplates are receiving Power over

DXLink* from the PS-POE-AT-TC or PDXL-2, they can be connected directly to a DXLink Receiver for a point­to-point solution

* AMX only supports the following DXLink Power sourcing devices: Enova DGX 8/16/32 /64 Digital Media Switcher, Compatible Enova DVX
All-In-One Presentation Switcher (Enova DVX-2150HD or DVX-2155HD), PS-POE-AT-TC High Power PoE Injector or PDXL-2 Power over DXLink

© 2013 AMX. All rights reserved.

Controller. AMX only supports the use of these approved Power over DXLink solutions. Other third party power supplies or non -compatible

GENERAL

Dimensions (HWD)

1” x 8 3/4” x 5 1/5” (2.54 x 22.12 cm x 13.08 cm)

Weight

Approx. 1.1 lb (0.50 kg)
Shipping Weight: Approx. 2.20 lb (1.00 kg)

Mounting Options

Compatible with all V Style versatile mounting options
including rack, surface or pole

Compatible AMX Products

•Enova DGX 8/16/32/64 Digital Media Switchers

• Enova DVX-3155HD, DVX-3156HD, DVX-2155HD,

DVX-3150HD and DVX-2150HD All-In-One
Presentation Switchers

•DXLink Multi-Format Wallplate Transmitters as a
point-to-point solution (when Wallplates are powered
by PS-POE-AT-TC or PDXL-2)

•DXLink Multi-Format TX Module

•PS-POE-AT-TC High Power PoE Injector

•PDXL-2 Power over DXLink Controller

MTBF

381,000 hours

Approvals

CE, FCC, UL, cUL, RoHS / WEEE Compliant

Included Accessories

Each HDMI RX ships with a desktop power supply

standard PoE solutions may damage the DXLink equipment. The DXLink HDMI RX can also be powered via the included desktop power
supply (ENERGY STAR® qualified) with power cord

Dealer Benefits

 HDMI/HDCP with the Simplicity of Analog - Hassle-free plug-and-play operation eliminates the need for

time consuming, cumbersome work-around tools to deal with HDCP key constraints and resolution
incompatibilities

 Exceed Video Quality Expectations - Integrated SmartScale Technology in the receiver automatically scales

the video, ensuring the highest resolution possible to each display

 Simplified Design and Installation - Audio, video, control, Ethernet and power are distributed over one

twisted pair cable speeding up installation at remote endpoints

Customer Benefits

 Picture Perfect - Prevents degraded video due to incompatibilities between different display resolutions by

scaling the video to match each display's preferred resolution using innovative SmartScale Technology

 Interruption Free Content - Exclusive InstaGate Pro

quickly and easily to every connected display without the difficulties typically associated with HDCP

®

Technology allows audio and video to be switched

 Audio, Video and Control Everywhere - Compact low profile design and remote powering capabilities allows

the receiver to be installed in discreet locations out of sight without additional wiring

Additional Features

 Built-in Control Ports - Control the display using the built-in IR or RS-232 control ports
 Low Profile Design - Easily mount behind a display or above a ceiling mounted projector
 IR Receiver - Send IR commands back to the Enova DGX or compatible Enova DVX to control source

equipment using an IR remote

 Power Remotely – Power over DXLink* is carried over one twisted pair to simplify installation when used

with the Enova DGX, Enova DVX, PS-POE-AT-TC or PDXL-2

 3D Support - Pass through latest video formats including 3D and Deep Color
 Ethernet Connectivity - Provides ICSLan Ethernet support at the Receiver - add Ethernet connectivity to a

Touch Panel, plug in a WAP or stream IP audio/video to a Ethernet enabled display

* AMX only supports the following DXLink Power sourcing devices: Enova DGX 8/16/32/64 Digital Media Switcher, Compatible Enov a DVX
All-In-One Presentation Switcher (Enova DVX-2150HD or DVX-2155HD), PS-POE-AT-TC High Power PoE Injector or PDXL-2 Power over DXLink
Controller. AMX only supports the use of these approved Power over DXLink solutions. Other third party power supplies or non-compatible
standard PoE solutions may damage the DXLink equipment. The DXLink HDMI RX can also be powered via the included desktop power
supply (ENERGY STAR® qualified) with power cord

Specifications

(ENERGY STAR® qualified) with power cord

Optional Accessories

AVB-VSTYLE-SURFACE-MNT, V Style Module Surface
Mount (FG1010-722)
AVB-VSTYLE-RMK-1U, V Style Module Tray (FG1010-

720)
AVB-VSTYLE-RMK-FILL-1U, V Style Module Tray w/fill
Plates (FG1010-721)
AVB-VSTYLE-POLE-MNT, V Style Module Pole Mount
(FG1010-723)
CC-NIRC, NetLinx IR Emitter Cable (FG10-000-11)
IR03, External IR Receiver Module (FG-IR03)

•PS-POE-AT-TC High Power PoE Injector (FG423-84)

•PDXL-2 Power over DXLink Controller (FG1090-170)

DXLink

Transport Layer Throughput (Max)

10.2 Gbps

Twisted Pair Cable Type

Shielded Cat6, Cat6A and Cat7

DXLink twisted pair cable runs for DXLink equipment
shall only be run within a common building where a
common building is defined as: the walls of the
structure(s) are physically connected and the
structure(s) share a single ground reference

For more details and helpful cabling information,
reference the white paper titled Cabling for Success
with DXLink, or contact your AMX representative

Twisted Pair Cable Length

Up to 328 ft (100 m)

ACTIVE POWER REQUIREMENTS

AC Power

100-240 VAC single phase, 50-60 Hz

0.6 A @ 115 VAC max

DXLink Power

Power can also be supplied by a DXLink Power
sourcing device such as:

•Enova DGX 8/16/32/64 Digital Media Switcher (with a
DXLink Twisted Pair Output Board installed)

•Compatible Enova DVX All-In-One Presentation
Switcher (2150HD, 2155HD)

•PS-POE-AT-TC High Power PoE Injector

•PDXL-2 Power over DXLink Controller

When installed in conjunction with an Enova DGX use
the Enova DGX Configuration Tool located at
AMX.com/enova to determine the power
requirements of the configuration

AMX only supports the use of these approved Power
over DXLink solutions. Other third party
power supplies or non-compatible standard PoE
solutions may damage the DXLink equipment.

Power Consumption (Max)

Local 12V supplied: 18 W
Power over DXLink supplied: 15 W

Power Connector

2.1 mm DC Power Jack (local power)
Included on DXLink Connection (Power over DXLink)

POWER SUPPLY

External, Included

Each HDMI RX ships with a desktop power supply

(ENERGY STAR® qualified) with power cord

External, Optional

Power can also be supplied by a DXLink Power
sourcing device such as:

•Enova DGX 8/16/32 Digital Media Switcher (with a
DXLink Twisted Pair Output Board installed)

•Compatible Enova DVX All-In-One Presentation
Switcher (2150HD, 2155HD)

•PS-POE-AT-TC High Power PoE Injector

•PDXL-2 Power over DXLink Controller

When installed in conjunction with an Enova DGX use
the Enova DGX Configuration Tool located at
AMX.com/enova to determine the power
requirements of the configuration

AMX only supports the use of these approved Power
over DXLink solutions. Other third party
power supplies or non-compatible standard PoE
solutions may damage the DXLink equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Temperature (Operating)

32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

Temperature (Storage)

-22° to 158° F (-30° to 70° C)

Humidity (Operating)

5% to 85% RH (non-condensing)

Humidity (Storage)

0% to 90% RH (non-condensing)

Heat Dissipation (Max)

Local 12V supplied: 61 BTU/hr
Power over DXLink supplied: 51 BTU/hr

FRONT CONNECTORS

Advanced Configuration Interface**

USB Mini-B Connector

BACK CONNECTORS

Local Power

2.1 mm DC Power Jack

DXLink Input

RJ-45

ICS LAN/Ethernet Port

RJ-45 Connector, TCP/IP Port (ICS LAN 10/100)

Serial

3.5mm Pluggable Phoenix Terminal Block
Bidirectional RS-232
Standard NetLinx Baudrate 1200-115k
Parity support Odd/Even/None

IR Control

Port for use with IR03 Receiver (Optional Accessory
FG-IR03)
Port for use with CC-NIRC Emitter (Optional Accessory
FG10-000-11)

USB (HID) Keyboard & Mouse**

USB Type B Connector

HDMI Output

HDMI Type A Female

Analog Stereo Output

3.5mm Mini-Stereo Jack

CONTROL

Advanced Configuration Interface**

USB Mini-B Connector

INDICATORS

Power Indicator

Green indicates whether or not the module is powered

**This feature will be available upon release of a future firmware update

on

Video Indicator

Green LED indicates the presence of video and audio
signals through the module

Audio Indicator

Green LED indicates the presence of audio signals
through the module

Scaling Button and LEDs

1 push button and 3 green LEDs; use Scaling button to
select one of the 3 Scaling options: Bypass, Auto
(SmartScale), or Manual. The factory default is Auto
(SmartScale). If the RX power cycles, it defaults to the
last persisted mode (achieved by pressing scaling
button and holding it until the desired scaling mode
LED flashes)

IR TX Indicator

Red LED lights during the transmission of IR data via
the rear IR port

IR RX Indicator

Yellow LED lights during the receipt of IR data via the
rear IR port

RS-232 TX Indicator

Red LED shows serial transmit (TX) data activity

RS-232 RX Indicator

Yellow LED shows serial receive (RX) data activity

LINK/ACT

Green LED lights when the Ethernet cable is connected
and an active link is established. This LED also blinks
when receiving Ethernet data packets

Status

Green LED lights when the Controller is programmed
and communicating properly

CEC Indicator

Not currently supported

USB Indicator

Not currently supported

ID Pushbutton

Places system in NetLinx Device ID assignment mode

HDMI

Compatible Formats

HDMI , HDCP, DVI

Signal Type Support

HDMI
DVI-D (Single Link with HDMI Cable Adapter)

Input Signal Type

DXLink from any of the following: DXLink HDMI
Transmitter Module, DXLink Multi-Format Transmitter
Module, DXLink Multi-Format Transmitter Wallplate,
DXLink Enova DGX DXLink Twisted Pair Output Board,
Enova DVX-3155HD, DVX-3156HD, DVX-2155HD, DVX­3150HD and DVX-2150HD All-In-One Presentation
Switchers

Output Signal Type

HDMI
DVI-D (Single Link with Cable Adapter)

Output Connector

HDMI Type A Female

Output Scaling

SmartScale or Manual Configuration or Bypass

SmartScale Output Resolution Support

All resolutions between 480p and 1920 x 1200 @ 60
Hz via automatic SmartScale query of the display's
declared EDID Detailed Timing Definition

Output Nominal Voltage

1.0 Vpp Differential

Output Re-clocking

Yes

+5V DDC Pin Output

50 mA when using Enova DXLink Power, 500 mA when
using local 12V supply

+5V USB Output

150 mA when using Enova DXLink Power, 500 mA
when using local 12V supply

Output Rise Time / Fall Time

425 ps typ (20% - 80%)

Propagation Delay (Typ)

25 ms when scaling, 5 us when in Bypass mode

HDMI Audio Synchronization

Video Formats @ 60Hz frame rate: Audio is actively
delayed to match video within 9 ms leading to 10 ms
lagging when scaling. When in Bypass mode the audio
is matched to video within 1 ms.

Data Rate (Max)

4.95 Gbps / 6.75 Gbps

6.75 Gbps supported when the DXLink HDMI RX Scaler
is in Bypass mode and format is 1080p60 or less

Pixel Clock (Max)

165 MHz / 225 MHz
255 MHz supported when the DXLink HDMI RX Scaler
is in Bypass mode and format is 1080p60 or less

Progressive Resolution Support

480p up to 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz including but not
limited to those resolutions show in the DXLink
Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver Instruction Manual

If input is interlaced, the scaled output will deinterlace
video to a progressive resolution format. If in scaler
Bypass mode interlaced input will pass through
unaltered

Deep Color Support

24-bit, 30-bit, 36-bit
30-bit and 36-bit supported when the DXLink HDMI RX
Scaler is in Bypass mode and format is 1080p60 or less

Color Space Support

RGB: 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:4:4: and 4:2:2

Input signal support for YCbCr 4:4:4 and 4:2:2, output
color-space is converted to RGB 4:4:4

3D Format Support

Yes (HDMI Primary Formats)
Frame Packing 1080p up to 24Hz
Frame Packing 720p up to 50/60Hz
Frame Packing 1080i up to 50/60Hz
Top-Bottom 1080p up to 24Hz
Top-Bottom 720p up to 50/60Hz
Side-by-Side Half 1080p up to 50/60Hz
Side-by-Side Half 720p up to 50/60Hz

3D supported when the DXLink HDMI RX Scaler is in
Bypass mode and format is 1080p60 or less

Audio Format Support

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD Master
Audio, DTS, 2 CH through 8 CH L-PCM
Dolby Digital and DTS support up to 48kHz, 5.1
channels

Audio Resolution

16 bit to 24 bit

Audio Sample Rate

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192kHz

Local Audio Support

Yes for audio extraction

HDCP Support

Yes

CEC Support

None

STEREO AUDIO

Output Signal Types

Stereo Analog

Analog Output Level (Max)

+2 dBu, unbalanced

Analog Output Frequency Response

< +0 dB to -0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Analog Audio Output THD+N

<0.03 %, 1 kHz, -10dBu to +2 dBu

Analog Audio Out SNR

>85 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin=+2dBu

Digital to Analog Reference Level

0 dBfs = +0 dBu

Audio Synchronization

Video Formats @ 60Hz frame rate: Audio is actively
delayed to match video within 9 ms leading to 10 ms
lagging when scaling. When in Bypass mode the audio

is matched to video within 1 ms

Output Connectors

3.5mm Mini-Stereo Jack (Analog Stereo)

About AMX

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conference rooms, homes, classrooms, network operation / command centers, hotels, entertainment venues, broadcast facilities, and more. ©2013 AMX. All rights reserved.

Specifications subject to change. Revised 10-July-13.

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