Digital Video
VLX Series
Visual Lossless Low Latency
4K AV IP Distribution over 1GbE Switching
Product Guide
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please review the following safety precautions. If this is the rst time using this model, then read this manual before
installing or using the product. If the product is not functioning properly, please contact your local dealer or Aurora
for further instructions.
!! e lightning symbol in the triangle is used to alert you to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the product that
may be sucient to constitute a risk of electric shock to anyone opening the case. It is also used to indicate improper
installation or handling of the product that could damage the electrical system in the product or in other equipment
attached to the product.
!! e exclamation point in the triangle is used to alert you to important operating and maintenance instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury to you or damage to the product.
!! Be careful with electricity:
• Power outlet: To prevent electric shock, be sure the electrical plug used on the product power cord matches the electrical
outlet used to supply power to the Aurora product. Use only the power adapter and power connection cables designed
for this unit.
• Power cord: Be sure the power cord is routed so that it will not be stepped on or pinched by heavy items.
• Lightning: For protection from lightning or when the product is lef unattended for a long period, disconnect
it from the power source.
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!! Also follow these precautions:
• Ventilation: Do not block the ventilation slots if applicable on the product or place any heavy object on top of it.
Blocking the air ow could cause damage. Arrange components so that air can ow freely. Ensure that
there is adequate ventilation if the product is placed in a stand or cabinet. Put the product in a properly ventilated area,
away from direct sunlight or any source of heat.
• Overheating: Avoid stacking the Aurora product on top of a hot component such as a power amplifer.
• Risk of Fire: Do not place unit on top of any easily combustible material, such as carpet or fabric.
• Proper Connections: Be sure all cables and equipment are connected to the unit as described in this manual.
• Object Entry: To avoid electric shock, never stick anything in the slots on the case or remove the cover.
• Water Exposure: To reduce the risk of fre or electric shock, do not expose to rain or moisture.
• Cleaning: Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning.
• ESD: Handle this unit with proper ESD care. Failure to do so can result in failure. FCC
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) is device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) is device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................... 1
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 3
About ...........................................................................................................................................................3
Documentation ..........................................................................................................................................3
Features ......................................................................................................................................................4
VLXTC1-C Front .....................................................................................................................................5
VLXTC1-C Rear ........................................................................................................................................6
VLXTCW2H-C Front ..............................................................................................................................7
VLXTCW2V-C Front ...............................................................................................................................8
VLXTCW2H-C & VLX-TCW2V-C Rear .............................................................................................9
VLXTC1-C Dante Option Slot ...............................................................................................................9
UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS ...............................................................................................................10
Direct Connection with No Ethernet Switch ........................................................................................10
1GbEEthernet Switch ...............................................................................................................................10
Network Infrastructure ............................................................................................................................10
Isolated Network or Users Network .......................................................................................................10
Controlling the VLX ................................................................................................................................11
Controlling the VLX for Redundancy ...................................................................................................11
EDID and its Importance ........................................................................................................................11
Video wall Capabilities ............................................................................................................................12
Ethernet Bandwidth Usage ......................................................................................................................12
USB Network Bandwidth Requirement: ...............................................................................................12
Typicalm Video Network Bandwidth: ....................................................................................................13
Bandwidth Table: ......................................................................................................................................13
HARDWARE INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................13
APPLICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................4-17
Example 1: VLX-TCW2 Configured as Transmitter to VLX-TC1 Configured Receiver ................14
Example 2: VLX Multi-Room ..................................................................................................................15
Example 3: Matrix - Multiple VLX to Multiple VLX ............................................................................16
Example 4: Video-Wall ..............................................................................................................................17
Example 5: KVM utilizing USB 2.0 ..........................................................................................................17
RECOMMENDED CABLE AND CONNECTIVITY ...................................................................................18-19
TROUBLESHOOTING VLX SYSTEMS 20 ..................................................................................................20
APPENDIX 1 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................20
APPENDIX 2 Firmware Update ..............................................................................................................20
RECOMMENDED NETWORK SWITCHES ................................................................................................21
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• iPBaseT Revolutionary 4K2K AV Distribution System
IPBaseT® technology combines 4K uncompressed video with zero-latency seamless
switching, video wall and multiviewer modes, digital audio, USB 2.0, Ethernet, and control.
Utilizing the bandwidth of a standard 10G copper or Fiber Optic networks, iPBaseT supports a
large, seamless UHD Video and audio matrix, and it does so while replacing multiple technologies
and products with a single-box distributed platform. The days of needing a separate AV
switcher, control system, video-wall processor, audio/DSP converter, and more are a
thing of the past!
VLX Series:
The VLX Series Products provides one of the most advanced IP Streaming solutions on the market utilizing
Aurora’s IPBaseT technology, which synergizes various IP/AV standards to work together as one. It is the industry’s frst 4K UHD transceiver with only 1.5 frame (25ms) latency and visually lossless compression. Te VLXTCW2H has 2 HDMI® ports. Using a transmitter (encoder) and receiver (decoder), respectively, used to be the
standard – until now. The VLX Series can be set up as either one to make installation, inventory, and troubleshooting easier.
AV COMPARISON CHART
MATRIX IP STREAMING VLX IPX
4K UHD with zero compression and zero latency YES NO Visually Lossless
Low Latency
Transceiver topology for simplied inventory NO NO YES YES
Standard network switch infrastructure for easy scalability NO YES YES YES
Transceiver wall plate NO NO YES YES World’s Only
Videowall processing NO YES YES YES
USB port to use as host or device NO NO YES YES
Full-bandwidth Gigabit Ethernet pass-through for data NO NO NO YES
Easy eld serviceability NO NO YES YES
Integrated 2-input to 1-output HDMI® switch NO NO YES YES
Seamless switching Premium Cost Premium Cost Fast Switch YES
Congure any IPX/VLX as TX or RX on the y NO NO YES YES
ExtremeUSB® (USB 2.0 480Mbps) option NO NO Integrated USB
2.0 Not Extreme
Dante® network audio option NO NO YES YES
YES
YES
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please make sure the following items are included within your package. Contact your dealer if any
items are missing or damaged.
Box Versions
VLX-TC1-C
• 1 qty VLX-TC1-C 1G RJ-45 Copper Tranceiver Unit
• 2 qty Mounting Ears and screws
Wall Plate 2 Gang Versions
VLX-TCW2V-C
• 1 qty VLX-TCW2V-C 1G RJ-45 Copper Tranceiver Unit with VGA and HDMI inputs
VLX-TCW2H-C
• 1 qty VLX-TCW2H-C 1G RJ-45 Copper Tranceiver Unit with Two HDMI Inputs
Power supplies are sold separately.
IP AV - iPBaseT Set Up 4K2K
Streaming IP
AV Inputs
VLX-TCW2H-C
2-HDMI TRANSCEIVER
VLX-TCW2H-C
Bulk 1G Category 6 Cable: West Penn Wire 4246 CMR, 254246 CMP
Note: Category 6 UTP Cables, 4246 CMR, 254246 CMP are used to
Linux Control Server, Touchpanel and to Dante Audio Distribution
HDMI Assemblies ( CN-HD700-xx) Locking HDMI Assembly Series
RS-232/ IR
VGA Assemblies (CN-HDVGAAP-xx) VGA+Audio Assembly
VLX-TC1-C VLX-TC1-C
Cat6 UTP up to
100m
4246
254246
1G Switch
VLX-TC1-C Copper Version
VLX-TC1-RK5 - 5RU Rack Mount
holds 12 Units
Optional
Dante® Port Available
Optional
PoE Switch
1G Switch Dante® Distribution
TouchPanel
Linux Control
Server
VLX-TCW2V-C VGA+HDMI
TRANSCEIVER
VLX-TCI-C
Video Wall Capabilities
iPBaseT® is a 4K IP/AV distribution System.
VLX Features:
• 4K Visually lossless over 1G Network
• Low 1.5 frame latency
• HDMI® 2.0/HDCP 2.2
• Unlimited scalability (Based on Network Topology)
• Videowall with image rotation
• PoE
• Stereo line I/O
• RS-232 and IR Control Ports
• Auto sense switching
• USB 2.0 Host and Device Ports
• Dante® IP Audio Option
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Optional Accessories
• VLX-TC1-RK1 (1RU Rack mount holds 2 units)
Includes 4 Rails and 1 Blank
• VLX-TC1-RK5 (5RU Rack mount holds 12 units)
Includes 24 rails and 4 Blanks
• VLX-TC1-BLK (Blank Plate for Rack Mounts)
& VLX-TC1-RAIL (For VLX-TC1 use in rack mounts)
• VLX-DTE (Dante Option Card)
• DXB-8 ( 8 Button Wall Plate) Available in White or Black
• PS0081-1-US (48V 24 Watt PoE Injector) United States
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INTRODUCTION
About
The VLX Series provides one of the most advanced IP Streaming solutions on the market utilizing Aurora’s
iPBaseT® technology, which synergizes various IP/AV standards to work together as one. It is the industry’s first
4K UHD transceiver with only 1.5 Frame (25ms) latency and visually losses compression. Using a transmitter
(encoder) and receiver (decoder), respectively, used to be the standard – until now. The VLX Series box or wall
plates can be set up as either one to make installation, inventory, and troubleshooting easier.
Another industry first is the option slot to add other IP capabilities, like Dante® audio, for a more complete,
distributed system. Audio, video, data, and control can be sent securely to one or many units using off-the-shelf
1G RJ-45 Ethernet switch. When the VLX is set up to be a transmitter, the 2 HDMI inputs (VLX-TC1-C, VLXTCW2H-C) or VGA/HDMI inputs (VLX-TCW2V-2) become a source switch and the HDMI output becomes a
potential loop out. When set up as a receiver, a user can select the local HDMI inputs or an IP source. Seamless
switching of the sources further enhances the presentation. Regardless of how the VLX is set up, the audio can be
de-embedded at any location, and/or be sent to or received from a Dante® enabled device. The USB is also flex ible,
working as a KVM and/or a high-speed data transfer (480Mbps) for memory sticks. Each VLX USB feature can
also be set as a host or a device. To keep the system friendly, an OSD and integrated web server are available for
easy navigation and setup of features.
Digital signage, education, corporate, and residential are just a few markets which benefit from the flexibility and
low cost of the VLX Series.
Documentation
Aurora provides many documents to support the VLX series and accessories. Below is a list of the available
documents that can be found on the download tab of the VLX products or the customer portal.
• VLX Series Network Switch Recommendation & Confguration
• QXP-2-VLX User Guide
• VLX Series Protocol Guide (Available only on Customer Portal)
• iPBaseT® FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
• iPBaseT® VLX Series AV Evolution for an Industry Revolution (Features and the benefts over tradition
Matrix)
• iPBaseT® Brochure
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Features
• Confgure as Transmitter (Encoder) or Receiver (Decoder)
• 4K UHD Over 1G CAT5e/6/6a
• HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2
• Visually Lossless with only 1.5 Frame Latency
• 128 per source with HDCP, Larger for Non-Encrypted Sources
• Videowall with Image Rotation
• 1G LAN PoE
• 2 HDMI Inputs, 1 HDMI Output (VLX-TC1-C, VLX-TCW2H-C)
• 1 VGA/1 HDMI Inputs, 1 HDMI Output (VLX-TCW2V-C)
• Line In/Out Stereo
• RS-232 Serial Port & IR (In/Out)
• On Screen Display (OSD)
• Integrated Web Server for Confguration and control
• USB 2.0 Host and Device ports
• Two USB 1.1 for HID devices (VLX-TC1-C)
• Dante® IP Audio Option
• Front Keypad & IR Remote
• Rack & Under Table Mounting (VLX-TC1-C)
• 2 Gang Mounting for Wall plates (VLX-TCW2V-C, VLX-TCW2H-C)
• Available in White or Black (VLX-TCW2V-C, VLX-TCW2H-C)
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