DXP DVI Pro
DXP HDMI
DVI and HDMI Series
Digital Matrix Switchers
User Guide
Matrix Switchers
68-1370-01 Rev. B
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Safety Instructions • English
This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may present a risk of
electric shock.
Caution
Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment.
Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference.
Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information.
Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment
manufacturer because they may be hazardous.
Warning
Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This
equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third
(grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of
the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).
Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them.
Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To prevent
the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to prevent
overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.
Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer instructions.
Consignes de Sécurité • Français
Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le
matériel contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la
maintenance (réparation).
Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier
de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques
d’électrocution.
Attention
Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant
d’utiliser le matériel.
Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir.
Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou
présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.
Eviter les pièces de fixation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni d’outils non recommandés par le
fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.
Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch
Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen
Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung
(Instandhaltung) geben.
Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren
des Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind
und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.
Achtung
Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und
Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.
Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie
aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.
Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der
Benutzerdokumentation.
Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom
Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.
Avertissement
Alimentations • Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce
matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de terre (neutre). Le troisième
contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la
désactiver.
Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous les
cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou
encore de la prise secteur.
Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que personne
ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.
Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un
technicien qualifié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afin d’éviter tout danger
d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le
retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.
Fentes et orifices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices, ceux-ci servent à empêcher les
composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.
Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement
avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un type equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les
batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.
Vorsicht
Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden.
Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter
konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht
umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.
Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der
Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose
ziehen.
Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand
darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.
Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.
Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks
versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines
elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.
Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese zur
Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empndlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von
anderen Objekten blockiert werden.
Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien
nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird.
Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.
Instrucciones de seguridad • Español
Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean
destacar en el contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.
Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse
dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar
riesgo de electrocución.
Precaucion
Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar el
equipo.
Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta.
Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la
documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.
Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente
recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.
安全须知 • 中文
这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中有重要的操作 和维护 说明。
这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴露的危险电压，有触电危险。
注意
阅读说明书 • 用户使 用该设备前必须阅读并理 解所有安 全和使用说明。
保存说明书 • 用户应保存安 全说明书以备将来使 用。
遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指 南上的所有安全 和操作说明。
避免追加 • 不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或追加设备，以避免危险。
Advertencia
Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación eléctrica
indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución
general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no
puentearia ni eliminaria.
Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentación
eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar
el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.
Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en lugares
donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.
Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal calicado. En el interior no
hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente la
reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes
peligrosos u otros riesgos.
Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el
sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros
objetos.
Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar esta
batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las baterías
usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.
警告
电源 • 该设备只能使用产品上标明的电源。 设备必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。 第三条线（
地线）是安全设施，不能不用或跳过 。
拔掉电源 • 为安全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市电
系统的电源 线。
电源线保护 • 妥善布线， 避免被踩踏，或重物挤压。
维护 • 所有维修必 须由认证的维修人员进行。 设备内部没有用户可以更 换的零件。为避免出现 触
电危险不 要自己试图打开设备盖子 维修该设备。
通风孔 • 有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔，它们是用来防止机内敏感元件过热。 不要用任何东西
挡住通风孔。
锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。必须使用与厂家推荐的相同或相近型号的电池。按
照生产厂的建议处 理废 弃电池。
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FCC Class A Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with
the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.
For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compliance, accessibility, and
related topics, click here.
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Conventions Used in this Guide
In this user guide, the following are used:
CAUTION: A caution indicates a potential hazard to equipment or data.
NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.
TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.
WARNING: A warning warns of things or actions that might cause injury, death, or
other severe consequences.
Commands are written in the fonts shown here:
^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C
[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]
E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2!
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NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned
in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O”
represents the capital letter “o.”
Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font
shown here:
Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32
C:\Program Files\Extron
Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:
ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t
SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX
Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are
written in the font shown here:
From the File menu, select New.
Click the OK button.
Copyright
© 2012 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.
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Contents
Introduction............................................................ 1
About this Guide ................................................ 1
About the DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series
Digital Matrix Switchers ..................................... 1
Features .............................................................. 2
DXP DVI Pro Series .......................................... 2
DXP HDMI Series ............................................. 2
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI ............................ 2
Application Diagrams .......................................... 4
Installation .............................................................. 6
Rear Panels ......................................................... 6
Connections ....................................................... 9
Ethernet Connection ....................................... 9
RS-232 and RS-422 Remote Connections ...... 10
Operation .............................................................. 11
Definitions ........................................................ 11
Front Panel Controls and Indicators ................... 12
Input and Output Buttons ............................. 13
Configuration Port ........................................ 14
Control Buttons ............................................ 14
I/O Buttons ................................................... 16
Button Icons ................................................. 17
Powering On..................................................... 18
Creating a Configuration .................................. 18
Example 1: Creating a Set of Ties .................. 19
Example 2: Adding a Tie to a Set of Video
Ties .............................................................. 21
Breaking Ties ................................................ 22
Example 3: Removing a Tie from a Set of
Ties .............................................................. 23
Viewing a Conguration ................................... 24
Example 4: Viewing Video and Audio,
Audio-only, and Video-only Ties ................... 25
I/O Grouping ..................................................... 28
Example 5: Grouping Inputs and Outputs ...... 29
Saving and Recalling Presets .............................. 32
Example 6: Saving a Preset ............................ 32
Example 7: Recalling a Preset ........................ 33
Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio
Outputs ........................................................... 34
Example 8: Muting and Unmuting an
Output ......................................................... 35
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
(Executive Modes) ............................................ 37
Selecting Lock Mode 2 or Toggling
Between Mode 2 and Mode 0 ..................... 37
Selecting Lock Mode 2 or Toggling
Between Mode 2 and Mode 1 ..................... 38
Switching from Lock Mode 1 to Lock
Mode 0 ........................................................ 38
Resetting .......................................................... 38
Resetting the System from the Front Panel .... 38
Resetting Using the Rear Panel Reset
Button ......................................................... 39
Setting the Button Background Illumination ...... 42
Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 Port Protocol
and Baud Rate (Rear Panel) .............................. 42
Troubleshooting ................................................ 43
Conguration Worksheets ................................ 44
Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment ..... 44
Worksheet Example 2: Daily Conguration.... 45
Worksheet Example 3: Test Conguration ..... 45
Worksheet Form ........................................... 46
SIS Configuration and Control ......................... 47
Serial Ports ........................................................ 47
Ethernet Port .................................................... 48
Ethernet Cable .............................................. 48
Default IP Addresses...................................... 48
Establishing an Ethernet Connection ............. 48
Connection Timeouts .................................... 49
Number of Connections ................................ 49
Verbose Mode .............................................. 49
Host-to-Switcher Instructions ............................ 49
Switcher-initiated Messages .............................. 49
Switcher Error Responses .................................. 51
Using the Command and Response Tables
for SIS Commands ........................................... 51
Special Characters ......................................... 51
SIS Commands for DXP ..................................... 52
Symbol Definitions for DXP ........................... 52
Command and Response Table for DXP SIS
Commands .................................................. 55
IP-specific SIS Commands .................................. 66
Symbol Definitions for IP-specific
Commands .................................................. 66
Command and Response Table for
IP-Specific SIS Commands ............................ 68
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Matrix Software .................................................. 70
Matrix Switchers Control Program ..................... 70
Installing the Software .................................. 70
Software Operation Via Ethernet ................... 71
Special Characters ......................................... 71
Using the Software ....................................... 71
Setting Up the Matrix Window ...................... 74
Managing Ties .............................................. 75
IP Setup ........................................................ 77
Updating the Firmware ................................. 83
Uploading HTML Files ................................... 85
Window Buttons, Menus, and Trash Can
(Right Column) ............................................ 86
Window Menus ............................................ 86
Using Emulation Mode .................................. 97
Using the Matrix Switcher Help File ............... 99
Using the Button Label Generator ..................... 99
HTML Operation ................................................ 101
Accessing the Web Pages ................................ 101
Special Characters........................................... 102
System Status Page ......................................... 103
DSVP and HDCP Page ................................. 104
System Settings Page ...................................... 105
IP Settings Fields ......................................... 106
Date/Time Settings Fields ............................ 107
Passwords Page........................................... 108
Email Settings Page ..................................... 109
Firmware Upgrade Page .............................. 111
Using the File Management Page .................... 113
Uploading Files ........................................... 113
Adding a Directory ...................................... 114
Other File Management Activities ................ 114
Set and View Ties Page (User Control) ............. 114
Global Presets Page ..................................... 116
Reference Information ..................................... 117
Specifications .................................................. 117
Specications — DXP DVI Pro Series ............ 117
Specications — DXP HDMI Series .............. 119
Part Numbers and Accessories ......................... 122
Included Parts ............................................. 122
Optional Accessories ................................... 122
Cables and Adapters ................................... 123
Mounting the Switcher ................................... 123
UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting ................ 123
Rack Mounting Procedure ........................... 124
Button Labels .................................................. 124
Replacing Button Labels .............................. 124
IP Addressing .................................................. 127
What is an IP Address? ................................ 127
Choosing IP Addresses ................................ 127
Subnet Mask ............................................... 128
Pinging for the IP Address ........................... 128
Connecting as a Telnet Client ...................... 129
Subnetting, a Primer ................................... 131
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series
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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 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 44/48/84/88 DVI Pro and the
DXP 44/48/84/88 HDMI series.
The terms “DXP,“ “switcher,” and “DXP switcher” are used interchangeably in this
guide to refer to all DXP models. “DXP DVI Pro” refers to the four DVI Pro models, and
“DXP HDMI” refers to the four HDMI models.
About the DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series Digital Matrix Switchers
The DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI series are high performance, digital matrix switchers. The
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 following matrix sizes are available:
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 HDMI Series:
• DXP 44 HDMI: 4 inputs by 4 outputs
• DXP 48 HDMI: 4 inputs by 8 outputs
• DXP 84 HDMI: 8 inputs by 4 outputs
• DXP 88 HDMI: 8 inputs by 8 outputs
All three series provide easy integration in applications that require reliable DVI Pro or
HDMI signal routing. They include several convenience features that are common to most
Extron matrix switchers, such as the QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC™), global
presets, IP Link®, and Ethernet control.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Introduction 1
Features
DXP DVI Pro Series
DXP HDMI Series
All models feature automatic cable equalization for all inputs and automatic re-clocking
for each output. These features reduce the need for additional signal conditioning
equipment by compensating for weak source signals or signal loss when you are using
long input cable assemblies.
The DXP matrix switchers can be operated via the front panel, RS-232 and RS-422 serial
control, and IP Link Ethernet control. Optional Extron X-Y remote control panels are also
available to operate the DXP switcher remotely.
• Inputs and outputs on DVI-I connectors
• HDMI signal support — Full support of embedded HDMI audio signals when
optional Extron HDMI-to-DVI adapters are used. Audio carried in the HDMI stream is
switched with the video but not removed or decoded from the data stream.
• Automatic cable equalization for each input to 100 feet (30.4 m) at 1920x1200
when the DXP is used with Extron DVI cables
• Inputs and outputs on HDMI connectors
• DVI signal support — Full support of DVI signals when optional Extron DVI-to-HDMI
adapters are used. Audio carried in the DVI stream is switched with the video but not
removed or decoded from the data stream.
• Automatic cable equalization for each input to 100 feet (30.4 m) at 1920x1200
when the DXP is used with Extron HDMI cables
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI
All DXP series feature the following:
• HDMI standard support — Both DXP series support HDMI specication features,
including data rates up to 6.75 Gbps, Deep Color, Lip Sync, and HD lossless audio
formats.
• Automatic output re-clocking — Automatic output re-clocking stabilizes data to
correct pair skew and restore signal integrity for improved performance. Signals are
reshaped and the timing is restored to allow for transmission over long cables.
• Power for external devices — +5 VDC, 250 mA power is available on the outputs
for external peripheral devices.
• EDID reference — Extended display identication data (EDID) les let you direct
computer sources to stored EDID les that dene resolution and refresh rates, or to
the EDID of a connected monitor to specify what resolution to output. User assigned
EDID les are also available, allowing the EDID of Output 1 to be manually assigned to
any input.
• 1.65 Gbps digital data rate — The DXP can switch all digital data (DVI and HDMI
standard) and supports carriage of embedded audio, ancillary data, and the ID
information of the data stream.
• DDC transmission support — DDC channels are actively buffered, allowing pass-
through of EDID and HDCP information between source and display.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Introduction 2
• Audio breakaway — An embedded audio signal can be separated from its
corresponding video signal within the switcher, allowing the audio and video signals
from one source to be switched to different destinations
• 32 global presets — Frequently used I/O configurations can be saved and recalled
as global presets either from the front panel, IP Link, or serial control. This allows I/O
configurations to be set up and stored in memory for future use.
• I/O mode viewing — Users can easily view which inputs and outputs are actively
connected.
• QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC) — The DXP front panels provide a
discrete button for each input and output.
• Tri-color back-lit buttons — The front panel buttons illuminate red, green, or amber,
depending on function, for ease of use in low-light environments, and can be custom
labeled for easy identification.
• IP Link Ethernet control — The DXP matrix switchers can be monitored and
managed over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet, using standard TCP/IP protocols. IP Link
provides for remote selection of I/O ties, EDID conguration, and monitoring system
status.
• RS-232 and RS-422 control — Using serial commands issued from the rear panel
Remote RS232/RS422 port or the front panel 2.5 mm TRS Config port, you can
control and configure the DXP switchers via the included Matrix Switchers Control
Program, or integrate the switchers into a control system. Firmware updates can also
be installed via this port.
• Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) commands — The Extron SIS consists of a set of basic
ASCII code commands that easy programming through a control system via an RS-232
or RS-422 connection.
• Control software — For RS-232, RS-422, and Ethernet remote control via a
computer, the Matrix Switchers Control Program is provided with the DXP switcher.
This icon-driven software uses a graphical, drag-and-drop interface to provide easy I/O
configuration and other customization. The control software also offers an emulation
mode for configuration of an offsite switcher; the configuration can then be saved for
future downloading to the switcher.
• Optional remote control — Available as an option is the MKP 2000 or MKP 3000
X-Y Remote Control Panel, which can be connected via Ethernet or to the Remote
RS232/RS422 port, providing the flexibility to control a DXP matrix switcher from a
remote location.
• Front panel security lockout — Front panel lockout (executive mode) prevents
unauthorized use in non-secure environments. In lockout mode, a special button
combination is required to unlock operation of the switcher from the front panel.
• Rack-mountable 2U, full rack width metal enclosure
• Internal universal power supply — The 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, international
power supply provides worldwide power compatibility.
• High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compliance — The DXP
switchers provide continuous authentication with HDCP-compliant input and output
devices to ensure quick and reliable switching in professional AV environments. This
enables simultaneous distribution of a single source signal to one or more displays.
The DXP switchers support full matrix switching of digital signals with HDCP for copy
protection of digital television broadcasts and high resolution digital video output from
DTV tuners, DVRs, and Blu-ray Disc players.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Introduction 3
Application Diagrams
Display 1
Display 5
Display 7
Display 3
and Administration
Extron
HDMI 201 Tx
HDMI Twisted
Pair Extender
POWER
12V
HDMI INPUT
0.4A MAX
N/A
Laptop
Document Camera
Media PC Server
HD-DVD Player
HDMI 201 Tx
DDC
REMOTE
RS-232
ON
PASS THRU
12
12
TxRx
LOCAL
Extron
HDMI 201 Rx
HDMI Twisted
Pair Extender
POWER
12V
0.4A MAX
HDMI OUTPUT
12
HDMI 201 Rx
RS-232
PASS THRU
TxRx
Extron
IPL 250
IP Link Ethernet
Control Processor
COM1
COM 2 IR
1
TXRX
RTS CTS
TXRX
SGSG
POWER
LAN
12V
500mA
INPUT
COM 3 IR
MAX
3
1234
TXRX
SGSG
TCP/IP
Remote User
Display 8
RELAY
2
2
1
RELAY
3
4
4
Display 2
13
5
LISTED
1T23
C
U S
I.T.E.
HDMI INPUTS
24
6
78
Display 4
HDMI - HDCP COMPLIANT
13
5
HDMI OUTPUTS
24
6
78
Display 6
RESET
LAN
LINKACT
REMOTE
RS232/RS422
Extron
DXP HDMI Series
HDMI Matrix Switchers
HD-VTC
S
T
A
T
I
O
N
3
P
L
A
Y
Network
Control
Game Console
HD Satellite Receiver
FULL HIGH DEFINITION 1080P VIDEO OUTPUT
PC
Blu-ray Player
Figure 1. Application Diagram for a DXP 88 HDMI
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Introduction 4
DVI 201xi Tx
Display 4
Display 2
DVI 201xi Tx
SN XXXXXXXX E XXXXX 00/00
DVI DL TX
POWER
12V
0.4A MAX
LOCAL MONITOR OUTPUT
DVI-D INPUT
PC
DXP DVI Pro Series
HDCP-compliant DVI
Matrix Switcher
Document Camera
DO NOT CONNECT
OUTPUTS TO LAN
OUTPUTS
12
REMOTE DDC
EDID MINDER
DEFAULT EDID
EDID
CONTROL
PASS-THRU
ON
STORE
ON
RxTx
1 2 3
OFF
INPUTS
12
DVI-D OUTPUT
DO NOT
CONNECT
INPUTS
TO LAN
DVI 201 Rx SERIES
DVI 201 Rx
CONTROL
PASS THRU
TxRx
POWER
12V
0.4A MAX
Display 1
DVI 201 Rx
Display 3
TouchLink
™
Control
System
DVI PRO - HDCP COMPLIANT
13
5
LISTED
1T23
C
U S
I.T.E.
DVI-D INPUTS
24
6
78
13
5
DVI-D OUTPUTS
24
6
78
RESET
LAN
LINKACT
REMOTE
RS232/RS422
TCP/IP
IPL 250
IR INPUT RELAY
COM
TX RX
1
3142314231
R
2
3
®
100
LINK
ACT
42
DVS 304 DVI
100-240V 50/60 Hz
100-240V 50/60 Hz
Y
Y
R-Y
B-Y
RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y/YC/VID
RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y/YC/VID
SDI
SDI
/VID
/VID
/C
/C
I
I
N
N
4
4
P
P
U
U
T
T
YC
YC
B-Y
R-Y
VID
VID
0.3A MAX
0.3A MAX
1
1
DVI-I
DVI-I
2
2
3
3
DVD Player
RS-232
RS-232
G/YB
G/YB
R
R
O
O
/B-Y
/B-Y
/R-Y
/R-Y
U
U
T
T
LAN
LAN
P
P
RESET
RESET
U
U
T
T
H/
H/
V
V
HV
HV
ACTLINK
ACTLINK
Displays 5 - 8
HD Satellite Receiver
FULL HIGH DEFINITION 1080P VIDEO OUTPUT
HDMI-DVI Adapters
Blu-ray Player
Laptop
Laptop
Figure 2. Application Diagram for a DXP 88 DVI Pro
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Introduction 5
Installation
24
This section describes the rear panels of the DXP switchers and provides instructions for
cabling. It covers the following topics:
• Rear Panels
• Connections
Rear Panels
Most of the connectors are on the rear panels of the DXP switchers. The following figures
show the rear panels of a DVI model and an HDMI model.
1
13
24
2
DVI-D INPUTS
DVI PRO - HDCP COMPLIANT
3
13
DVI-D OUTPUTS
4
LAN
5
RESET
LINKACT
6
LISTED
1T23
C
U S
I.T.E.
5
6
78
5
6
78
REMOTE
RS232/RS422
7
Figure 3. DXP 88 DVI Pro Rear Panel
NOTES: The illustration above shows a DXP 88 DVI Pro, with eight DVI input and
eight DVI output connectors. The rear panels of the other DVI Pro models are
identical to this model except for the number of inputs and outputs:
• DXP DVI Pro 84 – 8 inputs and 4 outputs
• DXP DVI Pro 48 – 4 inputs and 8 outputs
• DXP DVI Pro 44 – 8 inputs and 4 outputs
LAN
4
REMOTE
RESET
LINKACT
RS232/RS422
5
6
7
1
13
LISTED
1T23
C
U S
I.T.E.
5
2
HDMI - HDCP COMPLIANT
HDMI INPUTS
24
6
78
13
5
3
HDMI OUTPUTS
24
6
78
Figure 4. DXP 88 HDMI Rear Panel
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Installation 6
NOTE: The illustration on the previous page shows a DXP 88 HDMI, with eight
HDMI input connectors and eight HDMI output connectors. The rear panels
of the other three DXP HDMI models are identical to this model except for the
number of inputs and outputs:
• DXP HDMI 84 – 8 inputs and 4 outputs
• DXP HDMI 48 – 4 inputs and 8 outputs
• DXP HDMI 44 – 4 inputs and 4 outputs
a AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to
connect the switcher to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source.
b Input connectors —
• DVI Pro series: Connect DVI-D source devices to these female 29-pin DVI-I input
connectors. Only single-link DVI-D signals are supported.
Pin
Signal
Pin Signal
Pin
Signal
1 TMDS data 2– 9 TMDS data 1– 17 TMDS data 0–
2 TMDS data 2+ 10 TMDS data 1+ 18 TMDS data 0+
1
8
3 TMDS data 11 TMDS data 1/3 19 TMDS data 0/5
2/4 shield shield shield
4 Not used 12 Not used 20 Not used
9
17
Female DVI Connector
24
5 Not used 13 Not used 21 Not used
6 DDC clock 14 +5 V power 22 TMDS clock
shield
7 DDC data 15 Ground 23 TMDS clock+
8 Not used 16 Hot plug 24 TMDS clock–
detect
Figure 5. DVI Connector Pin Assignments
• HDMI series: Connect HDMI source devices to these female 19-pin type A HDMI
input connectors.
Pin
Signal
Pin Signal
1 TMDS data 2+ 7 TMDS data 0+ 13 CEC
2 TMDS data 2 8 TMDS data 0 14 Reserved
shield shield (NC on device)
3 TMDS data 2– 9 TMDS data 0– 15 SCL
4 TMDS data 1+ 10 TMDS clock+ 16 SDA
Pin
Signal
19
18 2
Type A Receptacle
1
1
HDMI
19
5 TMDS data 1 11 TMDS clock 17 DDC/CEC
shield shield ground
6 TMDS data 1– 12 TMDS clock– 18 +5 V power
19
Hot plug
detect
Figure 6. HDMI Connector Pin Assignments
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Installation 7
HDMI
Type A Plug
182
NOTE: LockIt® cable lacing brackets, one for each HDMI input and output
connector, are provided with the DXP HDMI. These brackets can be
used to secure the HDMI cables to the DXP connectors to reduce
stress on the HDMI connectors and prevent signal loss due to loose
cable connections.
For information on attaching the LockIt brackets, see the LockIt HDMI
Lacing Bracket Installation Guide card, available on the Extron website
at www.extron.com.
c
Output connectors —
• DVI Pro series: Connect DVI output devices to these female 29-pin DVI-I output
connectors.
• HDMI series: Connect HDMI output devices to these female 19-pin type A HDMI
output connectors.
NOTE: The switchers do not alter the video signal in any way. The signal that is
output by the switcher is in the same format as the input signal.
d Ethernet port — If desired, connect the DXP switcher to a computer
or to an Ethernet LAN via this RJ-45 connector. You can use a computer
to control the networked switcher with SIS commands from a remote
location. You can also control the switcher from a PC that is either running
the Matrix Switchers Control Program or via the HTML pages that are pre-loaded on
the switcher (see “Ethernet Connection” on the next page).
Ethernet connection indicators — The Link and Act LEDs indicate the status of
the Ethernet connection. The green Link LED indicates that the switcher is properly
connected to an Ethernet LAN. This LED should light steadily. The amber Act (Activity)
LED indicates transmission of data packets on the RJ-45 connector. This LED should
flicker as the switcher communicates.
ETHERNET
e Reset LED — When the unit is being reset, this LED blinks the appropriate number of
times to indicate the level of reset that has been performed.
f Reset button — This recessed button initiates four levels (modes) of reset on the
DXP switcher. To initiate the different reset levels, use a pointed object such as a
small Philips screwdriver or a stylus to press and hold the button while the switcher
is running or while it is being powered up (see “Resetting” on page 38 for more
information).
Remote RS232/RS422 connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer,
g
touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA to the switcher via this 9-pin D
connector for serial RS-232 and RS-422 control (see “RS-232 and RS-422 Remote
Connections” on page 10).
LINK
ACT
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Installation 8
Connections
Crossover Cable Straight-through Cable
Ethernet Connection
WARNING: Remove power from the system before making any connections.
CAUTION: Use Electrostatic discharge precautions (be electrically grounded) when
making connections. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment,
although you may not feel, see, or hear it.
When connecting a computer to the DXP Ethernet port, it is vital that you use the correct
Ethernet cables, and that they be properly terminated with the correct pinout. Ethernet
links use Category (CAT) 3, 5e, or 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair
(STP) cables, terminated with RJ-45 connectors. Ethernet cables are limited to a length of
328 feet (100 m).
NOTES: • Do not use standard telephone cables. Telephone cables do not support
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet.
• Do not stretch or bend the cables, because this can cause transmission
errors.
Pins:
12345678
Insert Twisted
Pair Wires
RJ-45
Connector
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
A cable that is wired as T568A at one end
and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs
reversed) is a "crossover" cable.
End 1 End 2 End 1 End 2
Wire Color
White-green
Green
White-orange
Blue
White-blue
Orange
White-brown
8
Brown
T568A
Wire Color
White-orange
Orange
White-green
Blue
White-blue
Green
White-brown
Brown
T568B
Pin
Wire Color
1
2
3
4
Blue
5
White-blue
6
7
White-brown
8
Brown
T568B
A cable that is wired the same at both ends
is called a "straight-through" cable because
no pin or pair assignments are swapped.
Wire Color
White-orangeWhite-orange
OrangeOrange
White-greenWhite-green
Blue
White-blue
GreenGreen
White-brown
Brown
T568B
Figure 7. RJ-45 Connector and Pinout Tables
The cable used depends on your network speed. The switcher supports both
10 Mbps (10Base-T — Ethernet) and 100 Mbps (100Base-T — Fast Ethernet), half-duplex
and full-duplex, Ethernet connections.
• 10Base-T Ethernet requires CAT 3 UTP or STP cable at minimum.
• 100Base-T Fast Ethernet requires CAT 5e UTP or STP cable at minimum.
The Ethernet cable must be properly terminated for your application as either a crossover
or a straight-through cable.
• Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the DXP switcher
• Patch (straight-through) cable — Connection of the DXP to an Ethernet LAN
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Installation 9
RS-232 and RS-422 Remote Connections
REMOTE
The DXP switchers have two serial ports through which the DXPs can be configured via SIS
commands (serial commands that control the switcher through this connector).
Remote RS232/RS422 port (rear panel)
The following figure shows the pin assignments for the Remote RS232/RS422 connector.
RS-232 FunctionPin Function
1
—
1
5
6
9
2
3
4
5
RS232/RS422
6
7
8
9
Tx
Rx
—
Gnd
—
—
—
—
Not used
Transmit data
Receive data
Not used
Signal ground
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used
RS-422
—
Tx–
Rx–
—
Gnd
—
Rx+
Tx+
—
Not used
Transmit data (–)
Receive data (–)
Not used
Signal ground
Not used
Receive data (+)
Transmit data (+)
Not used
Figure 8. Remote RS232/RS422 Connector Pin Assignments
See the “SIS Configuration and Control” section, starting on page 47, for definitions of
the SIS commands and the “Matrix Software” section, starting on page 70, for details
on how to install and use the control software.
NOTES: • The switcher can support either the RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication
protocol, and operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rate.
• See “Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 Protocol and Baud Rate (Rear
Panel)” on page 42 to configure this port using the front panel buttons.
If desired, you can connect an MKP 2000 or MKP 3000 remote control panel to this port.
See the user guide of either product for details.
RS-232 Config port (front panel)
The Config port is an additional RS-232 connector, located on the front panel. A host
device can be connected to this port for serial RS-232 control only. Protocol for the port is
the same as for the rear panel Remote RS232/RS422 port: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop
bit, no parity, and no flow control.
An optional 2.5 mm cable (Extron part number 70-335-01) can be used to connect the
DXP to your computer. The figure below shows the pin assignments for this cable.
6 feet
(1.8 m)
1
6
6
9
9
5
9-pin D Connection TRS Plug
Pin 2 Computer Rx line Tip
Pin 3 Computer Tx line Ring
Pin 5 Computer signal ground Sleeve
Figure 9. 2.5 mm Connector Cable for the Configuration Port
Part #70-335-01
Tip
Ring
Sleeve (Gnd)
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Installation 10
Operation
This section describes the DXP front panel controls and the procedures for configuring and
operating the DXP switchers. Topics include:
• Definitions
• Front Panel Controls and Indicators
• Powering On
• Creating a Configuration
• Viewing a Configuration
• I/O Grouping
• Saving and Recalling Presets
• Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs
• Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel (Executive Modes)
• Resetting
• Setting the Button Background Illumination
• Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 Port Protocol and Baud Rate (Rear Panel)
• Troubleshooting
• Configuration Worksheets
Definitions
The following terms, which apply to Extron digital matrix switchers, are used throughout
this guide:
• Tie — An input-to-output connection
• Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to
more than one input.)
• Configuration — One or more ties or sets of ties
• Current configuration — The configuration that is currently active in the switcher
(also called configuration 0)
• EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) — Resolution, refresh rate, and pixel
clock information for a display device. This information is stored in memory at system
power-up and each time a new display device is connected. The EDID is then made
available to be assigned to any input.
• Global memory preset — A conguration that has been stored. Up to 32 global
presets can be stored in memory. Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons
and (where necessary) output buttons. All models have 32 presets available from the
front panel and through RS-232, RS-422, or Ethernet.
When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 11
• Room — A subset of outputs that are logically related to each other, as determined
by the operator. The switchers support up to 10 rooms, each of which can consist of 1
to 16 outputs. Each room can have up to 10 presets.
• Room memory preset — A configuration consisting of outputs in a single room
that has been stored. When a room preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the
current configuration for the outputs assigned to that room only (none of the other
outputs are affected).
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
All models of the DXP have the same front panel with the same controls and layout. The
front panel buttons are grouped into two sets, with the input and output buttons located
on the left side of the control panel and the control buttons on the right.
These illuminated push buttons can be labeled with text or graphics. You can set the
buttons to have amber background illumination all the time, or you can disable the
illumination (see “Setting the Button Background Illumination” on page 42).
Depending on the operation, the buttons blink or light steadily when pressed.
The front panel buttons have multiple functions. In the descriptions on the following
pages, primary functions are preceded by a square (❏) and secondary functions are
preceded by a bullet (•).
1
INPUTS
2
1
1
4
3
2
3 4
OUTPUTS
2
7
6
5
5
8
7
6
8
Figure 10. DXP Switchers Front Panel
CONFIG
3
CONTROL
VIEW ESC
ENTER PRESET
DIGITAL CROSSPOINT MATRIX SWITCHER
7
654
I/O
VIDEO
DXP SERIES
8
AUDIO
9
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 12
Input and Output Buttons
Primary Functions
Each DXP model has the same number of input buttons as output buttons, regardless
of how many inputs and outputs it actually has. On models with four inputs or
outputs, buttons 5 through 8 behave like buttons 1 through 4, selecting inputs or
outputs 1 through 4. The following table summarizes the button functions.
Action: Select an input or output for the tie being created.
Indications:
Secondary Functions
Action 1:
I/O Grouping
Presets
Mutes
Background
illumination
Action 2/
indication:
Action/
indication:
Action/
indication:
Action:
1
Blinking: potential tie or untie
Lit: current tie
Amber: video and audio tie
Green: video only tie
Red: audio only tie
Input 1 and Output 1:
Select an I/O group mode.
Assign an input or output to the selected group.
Lit: The input or output is assigned to the selected group.
Select a preset in preset mode.
Lit: A preset has already been saved to this location.
Blinking: The preset location is selected to be saved.
Outputs: Press and hold to mute the video, audio, or video and audio output.
Outputs, blinking: The output is muted.
Press input buttons 1 and 2 to toggle between
background illumination and unlit buttons.
Input buttons — The input buttons do the following:
a
Primary functions (❏):
❏ Select an input.
❏ Identify the selected input.
Secondary functions (•):
• Input 1 only: With the Output 1 button, place the switcher in I/O grouping
mode (see “I/O Grouping” on page 28).
• Select a global preset (see “Saving and Recalling Presets” on page 32).
• Inputs 1 and 2 only: Toggle button background illumination on and off (see
“Setting the Button Background Illumination” on page 42).
2
3
through
8
Output buttons — The output buttons do the following:
b
Primary functions (❏):
❏ Select outputs.
❏ Identify the selected outputs.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 13
Configuration Port
Control Buttons
Primary Functions
Secondary functions (•):
• Select a global preset (see “Saving and Recalling Presets” on page 32).
• Output 1 only: With the Input 1 button, places the switcher in I/O grouping
mode (see “I/O Grouping” on page 28).
• Mute and unmute an output (see “Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio
Outputs” on page 34).
Config port — This RS-232 port is an alternative to the Remote RS232/RS422
c
connector on the DXP rear panel (see “Rear Panels” on page 6 for a description). The
port (RS-232 only) can be used for system configuration and control via SIS commands
or the control software. To connect to the Config port, see “RS-232 and RS-422
Remote Connections” on page 10.
The following table summarizes the primary and secondary functions of the four
control buttons.
Action: Save changes. Select preset mode. Select view mode. Cancel or escape.
Indication: Blink: Save needed
Secondary Functions
I/O Grouping
Port
configuration
Front panel
locks
Action/
indication:
Action 1: Select Configuration Mode
Action 2/
indication:
Action:
ENTER PRESET
Blink: Save preset.
Lit: Recall preset.
Select group 1. Select group 2. Select group 3. Select group 4.
Select 9600 baud.
Blink: Selected
With Video and
Audio, select lock
mode 2 or toggle
between modes 0
and 2.
Enter button — The Enter button does the following:
d
Primary functions (❏):
❏ Saves changes that you make on the front panel.
❏ Indicates that a potential tie has been created but not saved.
❏ Indicates that a global preset has been selected to be saved or recalled but that
the preset action has not been accomplished.
Select 19200 baud.
Blink: Selected
VIEW
View the selected
mode.
Select 38400
baud.
Blink: Selected
Flashes once.
Select 115200
baud.
Blink: Selected
ESC
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 14
Secondary functions (•):
• In I/O grouping mode, selects group 1 (see “I/O Grouping” on page 28).
• In I/O grouping mode, indicates that group 1 is selected.
• With the Preset, View
, and Esc > buttons, places the switcher in serial port
<
configuration mode (see “Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 Protocol and Baud
Rate (Rear Panel)” on page 42).
• Selects 9600 baud for the Remote RS232/RS422 and the RS-232 Config ports in
serial port configuration mode.
• Indicates that the Remote RS232/RS422 and the RS-232 Config ports are set to
9600 baud in serial port configuration mode.
Preset button — The Preset button does the following:
e
Primary functions (❏):
❏ Places the switcher in preset saving mode to save a configuration as a preset, and
in preset recalling mode to activate a previously-defined preset.
❏ Blinks when the DXP is in preset saving mode and lights steadily when the
switcher is in preset recalling mode.
Secondary functions (•):
• In I/O grouping mode, selects group 2.
• In I/O grouping mode, indicates that group 2 is selected.
• With the Enter, View
, and Esc > buttons, places the switcher in serial port
<
configuration mode.
• Selects 19200 baud for the Remote RS232/RS422 and the RS-232 Config ports in
serial port configuration mode.
• Indicates that the Remote RS232/RS422 and the RS-232 Config ports are set to
19200 baud in serial port configuration mode.
View < button — The View < button does the following:
f
Primary functions (❏):
❏ Places the switcher in view-only mode to display the current configuration.
NOTE: View-only mode also provides a way to mute and unmute outputs (see
“Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs” on page 34).
❏ Indicates that the DXP is in view-only mode.
Secondary functions (
• In I/O grouping mode, selects group 3.
• In I/O grouping mode, indicates that group 3 is selected.
• With the Enter, Preset, and Esc
):
•
buttons, places the switcher in serial port
>
configuration mode.
• Selects 38400 baud for the Remote RS232/RS422 and the RS-232 Config ports in
serial port configuration mode.
• Indicates that the Remote RS232/RS422 and the RS-232 Config ports are set to
38400 baud in serial port configuration mode.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 15
I/O Buttons
Esc > button — The Esc > button does the following:
g
Primary functions (❏):
❏ Cancels operations or selections in progress and resets the front panel button
indicators.
NOTE: The Esc > button does not reset the current configuration or any
presets.
❏ Indicates that the escape function has been activated (flashes once).
Secondary functions (
• In I/O grouping mode, selects group 4 (see “I/O Grouping” on page 28).
• In I/O grouping mode, indicates that group 4 is selected.
• With the Enter, Preset, and View
(see “Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 Protocol and Baud Rate (Rear Panel)” on
page 42).
• Selects 115200 baud for the Remote RS232/RS422 and the RS-232 Config ports
in serial port configuration mode.
• Indicates that the Remote RS232/RS422 and the RS-232 Config ports are set to
115200 baud in serial port configuration mode.
You must select video, audio, or both before creating or viewing a tie or a
conguration. This is done by pressing the Video button (g) or the Audio button (h).
):
•
buttons, selects serial port configuration mode
<
Primary Functions
VIDEO AUDIO
Select or deselect video.
Action/indication:
Secondary Functions
Action 1: With Enter, select lock mode 2 or toggle between
Front panel locks
Resets Action: Perform a system reset.
Port
configuration
Action 2: Select lock mode 1 or toggle between lock modes
Action/
indication:
Green when selected
mode 0 and mode 2.
1 and 2.
Select RS-232.
Blink: Selected
(DXP DVI Pro and HDMI
models only) Select or
deselect audio.
Red when selected
Select RS-422.
Blink: Selected
h Video button — The Video button does the following:
Primary function (❏):
❏ Selects and deselects video for a configuration that is being created or viewed,
and lights green to indicate that video is available for configuring or for viewing.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 16
Secondary functions (•):
• With the Enter button and Audio button, selects between front panel locks
(lock mode 2 and lock mode 0) (see “Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
(Executive Modes)” on page 37).
• With the Audio button, selects between front panel lock types (lock mode 2 and
lock mode 1).
• With the Audio button, initiates system reset from the front panel (see
“Resetting the System from the Front Panel” on page 38).
• Selects the RS-232 protocol for the rear panel Remote RS232/RS422 port in serial
port selection and configuration mode and indicate the selection (see “Selecting
the RS-232/RS-422 Protocol and Baud Rate (Rear Panel)” on page 42).
i Audio button — (DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI only) The Audio button does the
following:
Primary function (❏):
❏ Selects and deselects audio for a configuration that is being created or viewed and
lights red to indicate that audio is available for configuring or for viewing.
Secondary functions (•):
• With the Enter button and the Video button, selects between front panel locks
(lock mode 2 and lock mode 0).
• With the Video button, selects between front panel locks (lock mode 2 and lock
mode 1).
• With the Video button, commands the front panel system reset.
• Selects the RS-422 protocol for the rear panel Remote RS232/RS422 port in serial
port selection and configuration mode and indicate the selection.
• Flashes to indicate that the Remote RS232/RS422 port is set to the RS-422
protocol when the DXP is in Serial Port Configuration mode.
Button Icons
You can temporarily remove the numbered translucent covers on the input and output
pushbuttons to insert labels behind the covers.
Input and output labels can be created easily with the Extron Button Label Generator
software, which is provided with every Extron matrix switcher. Each input and output
button can be labeled with names, alphanumeric characters, or color bitmaps. See
the “Matrix Software” section, starting on page 70, for details on using the labeling
software. See ”Button Labels” on page 124 for blank labels and the procedure for
removing and replacing the translucent covers.
INPUTS
1 2 5 7
1 4 5 6 7 8
DVD
Document
VCR
Camera
Computer
Computer
VTG 200
OUTPUTS
Figure 11. Example of Button Labels on a DXP Front Panel
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 17
Powering On
Apply power by connecting the provided IEC power cord to the rear panel IEC connector
and to an AC source. The switcher performs a self-test that flashes the front panel
button indicators red, green, and amber and then turns them off. An error-free power-up
self-test sequence leaves all I/O and control buttons either unlit or showing background
illumination. The lit or unlit status of the Video and Audio buttons remains the same as it
was when the switcher was previously powered off.
The current conguration, EDID information, and all presets are saved in memory. When
power is applied, the most recent configuration is retrieved. The previous presets remain
intact.
If an error occurs during the self-test, the DXP locks up and does not operate. If this
occurs, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline (see the rear cover for contact
information in your area).
Creating a Configuration
A configuration consists of one or more inputs, each tied to a set of one or more outputs.
NOTE: While an input can be tied to multiple outputs, an output can be tied to only
one input.
This section contains the steps to follow to create or change a configuration. The following
subsections contain some examples of configurations that can be created on the DXP,
and instructions for setting them up. The illustrations show the DXP 88; however, the
procedures apply to all DXP models.
To create a configuration:
1. Press the Esc
button to clear any input, output, or control button indicators that
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may be lit.
2. Select to configure video, audio, or both by pressing the
Video and Audio buttons (h and i in figure 10).
3. Select the desired input and outputs by pressing the input and output buttons
(a and b in figure 10).
• The input buttons light one of the following colors:
• Amber: Video and audio ties
• Green: Video only ties
• Red: Audio only ties
• Output buttons light or blink one of the following colors:
• Amber: Video and audio ties
• Green: Video only ties
• Red: Audio only ties
• To indicate potential ties, output buttons blink in the appropriate color when an
input is selected.
• To indicate current ties, output buttons light steadily in the appropriate color
when an input is selected.
• To clear unwanted outputs, press and release the associated lit output buttons. To
indicate potential unties, output buttons blink the appropriate color when an
output is deselected (muted) but not untied from the input.
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4. Press and release the Enter button to accept the tie or to break an existing tie.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to create or clear additional ties until the desired
configuration is complete.
NOTES: • Only one input can be tied to an output. If you tie an input to an
output that is already tied to another input, the older tie is broken in
favor of the newer tie.
• If an input with no tie is selected, only the button for the selected input
lights (no output buttons light).
• If you press the input button for an I/O grouped input and then try to
select an output in a different group, the associated output button
cannot be selected, and the selected input button remains lit (see “I/O
Grouping” on page 28 for more information).
• As each input and output is selected, the associated output button
blinks the appropriate color to indicate a tentative tie. Buttons for
outputs that were already tied to the input light the appropriate color
steadily. Outputs that are already tied can be left on, along with new
blinking selections, or toggled off by pressing the associated output
button.
• When the Video and Audio buttons are lit, if an input with an audio tie
but no video tie is selected, the selected input button lights amber and
the output button lights the appropriate color (red, green, or amber).
Example 1: Creating a Set of Ties
In the following example, input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8. The steps show the front
panel indications that result from your action.
NOTE: This example assumes that there are no ties in the current configuration.
1. Press and release the Esc
Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ENTER
The button flashes once.
Figure 12. Clear all Selections
2. To select video and audio for the tie, press and release the Video and Audio buttons as
necessary until both the buttons light.
NOTE: Because the DXP DVI series switchers do not support audio, you cannot
ESCVIEW
create audio ties. Pressing the Audio button has no effect.
button.
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I / O
VIDEO AUDIO
Press the Video button to toggle on and off.
The button lights green when selected.
Press the Audio button to toggle on and off.
The button lights red when selected.
Figure 13. Select Video and Audio
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3. Press and release the Input 5 button.
Press and release the Input 5 button.
The button lights amber.
INPUTS
1 2 3 4 6 7 8
5
Figure 14. Select Input 5
4. Press and release the Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons.
Press and release the Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons.
The buttons blink amber to indicate that the selected input will be
tied to these outputs.
CONTROL
1 2 5 6 7
3 4
OUTPUTS
PRESET
8
ENTER
The Enter button blinks
green to indicate the need to
confirm the change.
ESCVIEW
Figure 15. Select the Outputs
NOTE: You can cancel the entire set of ties at this point by pressing and releasing
the Esc > button. The Esc > button flashes red once.
5. Press and release the Enter button.
Press the Enter button to
confirm the configuration
change.
ENTER
The Enter button
becomes unlit or returns to
background illumination.
All input and output buttons
become unlit or return to
background illumination.
Figure 16. Press Enter to Confirm the Tie
The configuration now is input 5 video and audio tied to output 3, output 4, and
output 8.
Figure 17. Example 1, Final Configuration
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 20
Example 2: Adding a Tie to a Set of Video Ties
In the following example, a new tie is added to the current configuration. The illustrations
show the front panel indications that result from your actions.
NOTE: This example assumes that you have performed example 1.
1. Press and release the Esc
Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
C O N T R O L
ENTER
PRESET
ESCVIEW
The button flashes once.
button.
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Figure 18. Clear All Selections
2. To select only video for the tie, press and release the Video and Audio buttons as
necessary until the Video button is lit and the Audio button is off.
I / O
AUDIOVIDEO
Press the Video button to toggle video on.
The button lights green when selected.
Press the Audio button to toggle audio off.
The button is unlit or background illuminated when deselected.
Figure 19. Select Video Only
3. Press and release the Input 5 button.
Press and release the Input 5 button.
The button lights green to indicate that video
outputs can be tied to or untied from this input.
INPUTS
1 2 3 4 6 7 8
5
The Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons
light green to indicate the video ties created in
example 1.
1 2 5 6 7
3 4 8
OUTPUT
Figure 20. Select an Input with Ties
4. Press and release the Output 1 button.
Press and release the Output 1 button.
The button blinks green to indicate that the
selected video input will be tied to this output.
1
2 5 6 7
4
OUTPUT
Figure 21. Select an Additional Output
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 21
CONTROL
PRESET
83
ENTER
The Enter button blinks
green to indicate the need to
confirm the change.
ESCVIEW
5. Press and release the Enter button.
Press the Enter button to
confirm the configuration
change.
ENTER
The Enter button
becomes unlit or returns to
background illumination.
All input and output buttons
become unlit or return to
background illumination.
Figure 22. Confirm the Tie
The configuration now is:
• Input 5 video tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8
• Input 5 audio tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8
Figure 23. Example 2, Final Configuration
Breaking Ties
To undo an existing I/O tie:
1. Press the I/O button (Video, Audio, or both) for the type of tie you want to break.
2. Press the input button whose tie you want to dissolve. The input button and its tied
3. Press the desired lit output button. The selected output button and the Enter button
4. Press the Enter button. The selected input and output buttons and the Enter button
Example 3: Removing a Tie from a Set of Ties, on the next page, lets you practice this
procedure.
output buttons light red, green, or amber, depending on your selection in step 1 and
on the types of ties the selected input currently has.
start to blink.
become unlit, and the tie is broken.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 22
Example 3: Removing a Tie from a Set of Ties
In the following example, an existing tie is removed from the current configuration. The
steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.
NOTE: This example assumes that you have performed examples 1 and 2.
1. Press and release the Esc
Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
C O N T R O L
ENTER
PRESET
The button flashes once.
ESCVIEW
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button.
Figure 24. Clear All Selections
2. To select only audio for the tie, press and release the Video and Audio buttons as
necessary until the Audio button is lit and the Video button is off.
I / O
VIDEO
AUDIO
Press the Video button to toggle video off.
The button is unlit or background illuminated
when deselected.
Press the Audio button to toggle Audio on.
The button lights red when selected.
Figure 25. Select Audio Only
3. Press and release the input 5 button.
The Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons
Press and release the Input 5 button.
The button lights red.
light red to indicate the audio ties created in
example 1.
INPUTS
1 2 3 4 6 7 8
5
Figure 26. Select an Input
4. Press and release the Output 4 button.
Press and release the Output 4 button.
The button blinks red to indicate the pending change:
audio input will be untied.
1 2 5 6 7
3
4
OUTPUT
Figure 27. Deselect the Output
1 2 5 6 7
The Output 1 button does not light green to indicate the
tie created in example 2 because that tie is video only.
CONTROL
PRESET
8
ENTER
The Enter button blinks
green to indicate the need to
confirm the change.
4
3
OUTPUT
ESCVIEW
8
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 23
5. Press and release the Enter button.
Press the Enter button to
confirm the configuration
change.
ENTER
The Enter button
becomes unlit or returns to
background illumination.
All input and output buttons
become unlit or return to
background illumination.
Figure 28. Confirm the Tie Removal
The configuration now is:
• Input 5 video tied to output 1, output 3, and output 8
• Input 5 audio tied to output 3 and output 8
• Input 5 video and audio tied to output 3 and output 8
Figure 29. Example 3, Final Configuration
Viewing a Configuration
You can view the current set of video and audio ties using the front panel buttons. The
view-only mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current conguration. View-only
mode also provides a way to mute outputs (see “Muting and Unmuting Video and
Audio Outputs” on page 34).
View the current conguration as follows:
1. Press the Esc button to clear any remaining input, output, or control button selections.
2. Press and release the View button. All output buttons that are not tied light as
follows:
• Amber: No tied video or audio input
• Green: No tied video input
• Red: No tied audio input
3. Select video, audio, or both to view by pressing the Video and Audio buttons.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 24
4. Select the desired input or outputs whose ties you wish to view by pressing the input
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ENTER
ESCVIEW
Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
The button flashes once.
and output buttons.
NOTES: • When you place the DXP in view-only mode, all output buttons without
ties light. Likewise, when you press an output button with no ties, all other
output buttons without ties light.
• To see all ties of the current configuration, press and release each input and
output button, one at a time, with the Video and Audio buttons lit.
• In view-only mode, you can view video and audio, video-only, or
audio-only ties. Pressing and releasing the Video or Audio button toggles
each selection on and off.
• When you view video and audio ties, the Video button is lit green and
the Audio button is lit red. After you select an input or output, the output
buttons light as follows, indicating if audio is broken away:
• Amber: Video and audio ties
• Green: Video only ties
• Red: Audio only ties
• After 30 seconds of front panel inactivity, the switcher exits view-only mode.
Example 4: Viewing Video and Audio, Audio-only, and Video-only Ties
In the following example, we view the video and audio, audio-only, and video-only ties in
the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your
action.
NOTE: This example assumes that you have performed examples 1, 2, and 3.
1. Press and release the Esc button.
Figure 30. Clear All Selections
2. Press and release the View button to put the switcher in view-only mode. The View
button lights red.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 25
3. To select both video and audio for viewing, press and release the Video and Audio
I / O
Until you select an input, the buttons for all untied
outputs light amber if no video or audio inputs are tied,
green if no video inputs are tied (only audio is tied), or
red if no audio inputs are tied (only video is tied).
Press the Audio button
to toggle audio on and
off.
The button lights red
when selected.
Press the Video button to
toggle video on and off.
The button lights green
when selected.
3
8
OUTPUTS
VIDEO
AUDIO
1
4
6 7
52
The buttons for outputs that are not tied to Input 5
are either unlit or background illuminated.
The output buttons for outputs that are tied to Input 5
light the appropriate color:
Amber for audio and video ties (audio follow)
Green for video ties (video breakaway)
Red for audio ties (audio breakaway)
Press and release the Input 5 button.
The button lights amber.
1 2 3 456 7 8
INPUTS
1
2
5 6
OUTPUTS
4
3
8
7
AUDIO
Press the Video button to
deselect it.
The button is unlit or
background illuminated
when deselected.
The Audio button
remains lit red to
indicate that only
audio is selected.
The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to Input 5
are either unlit or background illuminated.
The output buttons for outputs that are tied to Input 5 light
or blink red to indicate audio ties (audio breakaway).
1 234 5 6 78
OUTPUTS
I / O
VIDEO
AUDIO
buttons as necessary until both are lit.
Figure 31. Select Video and Audio
4. Press and release the Input 5 button.
5. Press and release the Video button to deselect video.
Figure 32. Select an Input to View
Figure 33. Deselect Video to View Only Audio Ties
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 26
6. Press and release the Video button to toggle it to green and the Audio button to
The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to Input 5
are either unlit or background illuminated.
The output buttons for outputs that are tied to Input 5 light
green to indicate Video ties (audio breakaway).
Press the Video button
to select it.
The button lights green
when selected.
Press the Audio
button to deselect it.
The button is unlit
or background
illuminated when
deselected.
1 234 5 6 78
OUTPUTS
VIDEO
I / O
AUDIO
All input buttons and output buttons
return to unlit or background illumination.
VIEW
Press the View button
to exit view-only mode.
The View button returns to
unlit or background
illumination.
toggle it to either unlit or background-illuminated.
Figure 34. Deselect Audio and Select Video to View Only Video Ties
If video ties are established for input 5, the output buttons light green for all video
outputs tied to input 5. If no ties are established for input 5, all output buttons return
to either unlit or background illumination.
7. Press and release the View button to exit view-only mode.
Figure 35. Press the View Button to Exit View-only Mode
NOTE: You can also view a set of ties by selecting a tied output. To demonstrate
this:
1. Note the number of a lit output button.
2. Press and release the unlit or background-illuminated button for an
untied output. Observe that the buttons for all of the untied outputs
light.
3. Press the output button that you noted previously and observe that the
selected output button, the tied input button (Input 5), and the output
buttons light for all of the outputs that are tied to the input.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 27
I/O Grouping
I/O grouping is a matrix switcher feature that allows you to subdivide the front panel
control of the matrix into four smaller functional sub-switchers. Inputs and outputs can be
assigned to one of four groups or not assigned to any group.
When you are creating ties on the front panel, inputs and outputs that are assigned
to a group can be tied only to other outputs and inputs within the same group. For
example, you cannot tie an input that is assigned to group 1 to an output that is assigned
to group 2. Ungrouped inputs and outputs can be switched to outputs and inputs in
any group. Ties between groups (for example, an input in group 1 tied to an output in
group 2) can be created via SIS commands, the control software, or the web pages.
Figure 36 gives an example of input and output grouping of DVI Pro and HDMI devices on
a DXP.
INPUTS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OUTPUTS
Editing Station
#1
Editing Station
#2
2 input, 4 output
matrix
Input
78
5
6
Output
7
8
Group 3
Monitor
Monitor
Monitor
Camera #1
Camera #3
DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER
ADJUST
IR
3 input, 2 output
matrix
Input
123
1
2
Group 1
Output
Monitor
Monitor
VTR
(MPEG-2/JPEG 2000) #1
VTR
(MPEG-2/JPEG 2000) #3
3 input, 2 output
matrix
Input
456
3
4
Group 2
Output
1
2 3 4 MENU NEXT
DVS 304
Monitor
Figure 36. I/O Grouping of Incompatible Video Formats
Suggested applications for the I/O grouping feature include:
• Segregating specific video formats to prevent an input in one video format from
being inadvertently applied to an output device that supports another video format
(see figure 36).
• Segregating input and output devices that are in separate rooms.
• Isolating video from being displayed on specific output devices for operational security
purposes.
I/O groups can be set up using the front panel, SIS commands via RS-232 or RS-422
control (see the “SIS Configuration and Control” section, starting on page 47), the
embedded web pages (see the “HTML Operation” section, starting on page 101), or
the Matrix Switchers Control Program via RS-232, RS-422, or IP control (see the “Matrix
Software” section starting on page 70). To set up I/O groups using the front panel:
1. Press the Esc button to clear any input, output, or control buttons that may be lit.
2. To enter I/O group mode, press and hold the Input 1 and Output 1 buttons
simultaneously until the buttons light to indicate the ungrouped inputs and outputs,
then release the buttons.
DVS 304 IP
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 28
3. Press and release one of the control buttons to select a group:
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ENTER
ESCVIEW
Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
The button flashes once.
1324
ENTER
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ESCVIEW
• Press the Enter button to select group 1.
• Press the Preset button to select group 2 (shown at
right).
• Press the View button to select group 3.
• Press the Esc button to select group 4.
Group #
4. Select the desired inputs and outputs to assign to the group by pressing their buttons.
5. Press and release the Video and Audio buttons to exit I/O group mode, or allow the
mode to time out after approximately 30 seconds.
NOTES: • Ties between groups (for example, an input in group 1 tied to an output in
group 2) can be created under RS-232/RS-422 or Ethernet control.
• Ties that existed before I/O groups were created to include them remain in
effect, even if they include inputs and outputs in different groups.
• Presets that tie inputs and outputs across group boundaries can be created
under serial or Ethernet control. These presets are selectable from the front
panel.
• An input or output can be assigned to only one group. If an input or output
is already assigned to a group and you assign it to a different group, the
older grouping is discarded in favor of the new grouping.
• You can break audio away from the video for a given input or output that
are assigned to different groups by pressing the Video or Audio button after
you select I/O group mode (between steps 2 and 3, above) to isolate the
video or audio.
• Audio breakaway across different groups can be confusing when you are
operating the front panel. Breakaway grouping is not displayed by the
Matrix Switchers Control Program, HTML pages, or SIS commands and is not
recommended (after they are created, breakaway ties are displayed).
• For I/O groups to function, at least two groups must be created.
• I/O groups are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can
view the groups in lock mode 2, but you cannot change them from the front
panel (see “Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel (Executive Modes),”
on page 37).
Example 5: Grouping Inputs and Outputs
In the following example, several switcher inputs and outputs are assigned to groups. The
steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.
1. Press and release the Esc button.
Figure 37. Clear All Selections
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 29
2. To enter I/O group mode, press and hold the Input 1 and Output 1 buttons until all
12345678
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ESCVIEW
1324
Press and release the Enter button to select group 1.
The button lights to indicate the selection.
Group #:
ENTER
buttons that are not grouped light green (approximately 2 seconds).
Release the Input 1 button
and Output 1 button.
Ungrouped input and
output buttons light.
INPUTS
INPUTS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Press and hold
the Input 1 and
Output 1 buttons.
2 seconds
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OUTPUTS
12345678
Figure 38. Select I/O Group Mode
3. Press and release the Enter button to select group 1.
Figure 39. Select I/O Group 1
4. Press and release the desired input and output buttons.
Press and release the Input 1 through Input 4 buttons.
The selected buttons light.
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
1234
Press and release the Output 1 through Output 4 buttons.
The selected buttons light.
1234
5 6 7 8
5 6 7 8
OUTPUTS
Figure 40. Assign Inputs and Outputs to Group 1
NOTES: • I/O groups are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected.
You can view the groups in lock mode 2, but you cannot change them
from the front panel (see “Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
(Executive Modes)” on page 37).
• If front panel lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform this step,
the button presses are ignored and the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons
flash.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 30
5. Press and release the Preset button to select group 2.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ENTER
ESCVIEW
1324
Press and release the Preset button to select group 2.
The button lights to indicate the selection.
Group #
Figure 41. Select I/O Group 2
6. Press and release the desired input and output buttons.
Press and release the Input 5 through Input 8 buttons.
The selected buttons light.
INPUTS
1 2 3 4
Press and release the Output 5 through Output 8 buttons.
The selected buttons light.
1 2 3 4
5678
5678
OUTPUTS
Figure 42. Assign Inputs and Outputs to Group 2
7. Simultaneously press and release the Video and Audio buttons to exit I/O group mode.
I / O
VIDEO AUDIO
Press and release both buttons.
Figure 43. Deselect I/O Group Mode
NOTE: If you do not press any front panel buttons for approximately 30 seconds,
the front panel times out and the switcher exits I/O group mode.
• Group 1 consists of inputs and outputs 1 through 4.
• Group 2 consists of inputs and outputs 5 through 8.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 31
Saving and Recalling Presets
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ENTER
ESCVIEW
Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
The button flashes once.
The current configuration (0) can be saved as a preset in any one of 32 preset memory
addresses. Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and (where necessary) output
buttons. Up to 32 presets can be selected from the front panel to be either saved or
retrieved. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration.
NOTES: • Presets cannot be viewed from the front panel unless recalled as the current
configuration. Presets can be viewed using the Matrix Switchers Control
program (see the “Matrix Software” section, starting on page 70, for
more details).
• The current configuration and all presets are stored in non-volatile memory.
When power is removed and restored, the current conguration is still active
and all presets are retained.
• When a preset is recalled, it replaces the current conguration, which is lost
unless it is also stored as a preset. The recalled preset overwrites all of the
current configuration ties in favor of the preset ties.
• All models have 32 presets; however, only up to 16 presets (the number of
front panel buttons) can be selected from the front panel. Preset numbers
greater than 16 can be accessed under serial port or Ethernet control.
Preset
1
1
1
Preset
9
Preset2Preset
2
2
Preset10Preset
Preset
3
3
3 4
Preset
11
4
12
NOTE: Presets 17 through 32 are available via
RS-232/RS-422 and Ethernet control only.
Figure 44. Preset Locations for All DXP Models
Example 6: Saving a Preset
In the following example, the current configuration is saved as a preset. The steps show
the front panel indications that result from your action.
1. Press and release the Esc button.
Preset
4
INPUTS
5
OUTPUTS
Preset
13
Preset6Preset
5
5
Preset14Preset
Preset
8
7
8
7
6
8
7
6
Preset
15
16
Figure 45. Clear All Selections
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 32
2. Press and hold the Preset button until it blinks (approximately 2 seconds).
Preset Assigned
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ENTER
ESCVIEW
The Enter and Preset
buttons return to unlit or
background illumination.
Press the Enter button to
save the preset.
All input buttons return to unlit
or background illumination.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ENTER
ESCVIEW
Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
The button flashes once.
Press and hold the Preset button until it blinks.
PRESET PRESET
2 seconds
All input buttons with assigned
presets light.
If you then save the configuration
to a lit preset number, the
configuration data at that preset
location will be overwritten.
2
1
INPUTS
4
3
No Preset Assigned
7
6
5
Figure 46. Enter Save Preset Mode
3. Press and release the input or output button for the desired preset.
C O N T R O L
Press and release the Input 1 button.
The button blinks to indicate that this
preset number is selected but not saved.
INPUTS
2
1
4
3
5
ENTER
PRESET
The Enter button blinks
•
to indicate the need to
8
7
6
save the preset.
The Preset button
•
continues to blink.
ESCVIEW
Figure 47. Select the Preset
4. Press and release the Enter button. The current conguration is now stored in the
selected memory location.
8
Example 7: Recalling a Preset
Figure 48. Press the Enter Button
In the following example, a preset is recalled to become the current configuration. The
steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.
1. Press and release the Esc button.
Figure 49. Clear All Selections
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 33
2. Press and release the Preset button.
PRESET
All input buttons with
assigned presets light.
Press and release the
Preset button.
The Preset button lights.
Preset Assigned
INPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
No Preset Assigned
Figure 50. Enter Recall Preset Mode
3. Press and release the input or output button for the desired preset.
Press and release the Input 1 button.
The button blinks to indicate that this
preset number is selected but not recalled.
INPUTS
2
1
4
3
6
5
8
7
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ENTER
The Enter button blinks
to indicate the need to
recall the preset.
ESC VIEW
Figure 51. Select the Preset
4. Press and release the Enter button. The conguration stored in the selected memory
location is now the current configuration and can be viewed in view-only mode.
Press the Enter button to
recall the preset.
C O N T R O L
Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs
PRESET
ENTER ESCVIEW
The Enter and Preset
buttons return to unlit or
background illumination.
2
1
All input buttons return to unlit or background illumination.
INPUTS
4
3
6
5
8
7
Figure 52. Press the Enter button
Individual outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows:
NOTES: • Mutes are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can view
the status of the output (muted or unmuted) in lock mode 2 but you cannot
change it from the front panel (see “Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
(Executive Modes)” on page 37).
• To enable changes to the mute settings, set the lock mode to 0.
1. Press the Esc button to clear any input, output, or control buttons that may be lit.
2. Press and release the View button.
3. Press the Video and Audio buttons as necessary to select video, audio, or both to
mute or unmute.
4. One at a time, press and hold the buttons for the desired outputs until the selected
outputs blink to indicate the mute or return to their previous state to indicate the
unmute (approximately 2 seconds).
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 34
5. Press and release the View button to return the switcher to normal operation.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ENTER
ESCVIEW
Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
The button flashes once.
NOTES: • You can mute video and audio, video-only, or audio-only outputs. Pressing
and releasing the Video button and the Audio button toggles each selection
on and off.
• When the DXP enters view-only mode, the output LEDs light for all outputs
without ties.
• Mutes are saved to non-volatile memory. When power is removed and
restored, the mute settings are retained.
Example 8: Muting and Unmuting an Output
In the following example, several switcher outputs are muted and unmuted. The steps
show the front panel indications that result from your action.
1. Press and release the Esc button.
Figure 53. Clear All Selections
2. Press and release the View button to enter view-only mode. The View button lights
red.
3. To select both video and audio for viewing and muting, if necessary, press and release
the Video and Audio buttons.
NOTE: This example shows the front panel indications if examples 1, 2, and 3
have been completed.
Press the Video button to
toggle video on and off.
The button lights green
when selected.
Until you select an input, the buttons for all untied
outputs light amber if no inputs are tied, green if
no video inputs are tied (only audio is tied), or
red if no audio inputs are tied (only video is tied).
2
1
I / O
AUDIOVIDEO
INPUTS
4
3
5
Press the Audio button
to toggle audio on and
off.
The button lights red
when selected.
7 8
6
Figure 54. Select Audio Only
NOTE: Output mutes are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected.
You can view the mutes in lock mode 2 but you cannot change them
from the front panel (see “Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
(Executive Modes)” on page 37).
If front panel lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform steps 4 and
5, the actions are ignored. Set the lock mode to 0 to enable changes.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 35
4. One at a time, press and hold the Output 3 button and then the Output 4 button
).
3
4
3
4
Unmute outputs one at a time.
2 seconds
2 seconds
Press and hold the Output 3 button.
Press and hold the Output 4 button.
The button returns to its previous indication
(either lit, background illuminated, or unlit)
to indicate that the output is unmuted.
The button returns to its previous indication
(either lit, background illuminated, or unlit)
to indicate that the output is unmuted.
All input buttons and output buttons
return to unlit or background illumination.
VIEW
Press the View button
to exit view-only mode.
The View button returns to
unlit or background
illumination.
until each button begins to blink (approximately 2 seconds). The output 3 and
output 4 video and audio signals are muted.
Mute outputs one at a time.
Press and hold the Output 3 button.
3
NOTE: Video is muted in this example.
Press and hold the Output 4 button.
4
2 seconds
2 seconds
The button blinks to indicate
3
that the output is muted.
Green = Video is muted.
Red = Audio is muted.
Amber = Video and audio are muted. (Amber is visible only
after you have selected the Video and Audio buttons
The button blinks to indicate
4
that the output is muted.
Figure 55. Mute the Outputs
NOTES: • If both video and audio are selected, the mute action toggles both the
video and audio outputs. If either the video output or the audio output
is already muted, the unmuted output is muted and the muted output is
unmuted.
• If both video and audio are selected and only video is muted, the output
button flashes between green and amber. If only audio is selected, the
output button flashes between red and amber.
5. One at a time, press and hold the Output 3 button and then the Output 4 button
for approximately 2 seconds until each button returns to its previous state. The video
and audio signals for outputs 3 and 4 are unmuted.
Figure 56. Unmute the Outputs
NOTE: If both video and audio are selected, the unmute action toggles both
the video and audio outputs on and off. If either the video output or the
audio output is already unmuted, the muted output is unmuted and the
unmuted output is muted.
6. Press and release the View button to exit view-only mode.
Figure 57. Press the View Button to Exit View-only Mode
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 36
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel (Executive Modes)
The matrix switchers have three levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation
of the switcher from the front panel:
• Lock mode 0 — The front panel is completely unlocked. All front panel functions are
available.
• Lock mode 1 — All changes are locked from the front panel (except for setting lock
mode 2). Some functions can be viewed.
• Lock mode 2 — Basic functions are unlocked. Advanced features are locked and can
only be viewed.
Basic functions include:
• Making ties
• Saving and recalling presets
• Changing lock modes
Advanced functions include:
• Creating I/O groups
• Setting video and audio output mutes
• Setting the rear panel Remote RS232/RS422 port protocol and baud rate
NOTE: The switcher is shipped from the factory in lock mode 2.
Selecting Lock Mode 2 or Toggling Between Mode 2 and Mode 0
NOTE: If the switcher is in lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2.
If the switcher is in lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 0 (unlocks the
switcher).
Toggle the lock on and off by pressing and holding the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons
simultaneously until the following buttons blink twice (approximately 2 seconds).
• The Esc, Video, and Audio buttons blink if the DXP is now in lock mode 2.
• The Video and Audio buttons blink if the DXP is now in lock mode 0.
Press and hold the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons
simultaneously to enable lock mode 2 or to toggle
between mode 2 and mode 0.
ENTER
I / O
VIDEO AUDIO
2 seconds
ENTER
I / O
VIDEO AUDIO
Figure 58. Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and Mode 0
The Esc, Video, and Audio buttons
blink twice to indicate mode 2.
The Video and Audio buttons blink
twice to indicate mode 0.
Release the buttons.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 37
Selecting Lock Mode 2 or Toggling Between Mode 2 and Mode 1
NOTE: If the switcher is in lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2.
If the switcher is in lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 1.
Toggle the lock on and off by pressing and holding the Video and Audio buttons until the
following buttons blink twice (approximately 2 seconds).
• The Esc, Video, and Audio buttons blink if the DXP is now in lock mode 2.
• The Video and Audio buttons blink if the DXP is now in lock mode 1.
Press and hold the Video and Audio buttons
simultaneously to enable lock mode 2 or to
toggle between mode 1 and mode 2.
I / O
VIDEO AUDIO
2 seconds
I / O
VIDEO AUDIO
The Esc, Video, and Audio buttons
blink twice to indicate mode 2.
The Video and Audio buttons blink
twice to indicate mode 1.
Release the buttons.
Figure 59. Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and Mode 1
Switching from Lock Mode 1 to Lock Mode 0
If the switcher is in lock mode 1, you cannot change it directly to lock mode 0 (completely
unlocked. You must rst place the switcher in lock mode 2, then toggle it to mode 0.
Resetting
Resetting the System from the Front Panel
There are several methods by which you can reset the DXP, and some of these methods
allow for four levels of resetting. The following reset methods are available on the DXP:
• Front panel buttons (See “Resetting the System from the Front Panel.”)
• Rear panel Reset button (See “Resetting Using the Rear Panel Reset Button”
on the next page.)
• SIS commands (See the Resets commands in the Command and Response Table for
SIS Commands, page 62.)
• Matrix Switchers Control Software (See “Master-Reset button” on page 96 in
the “Matrix Software” section, starting on page 70.)
The front panel reset is identical to the
E
ZXXX} SIS command (see the Reset whole
switcher command in the Command and Response table for SIS Commands, page 62). A
system reset does the following:
• Clears all ties and presets
• Clears all video and audio mutes
• Resets all I/O grouping
NOTE: The system reset clears most image and audio adjustments. If you want to
save these settings, use the Matrix Switchers Control Program and select
Save MATRIX settings as... from the File menu before you perform this
reset (see the “Matrix Software” section, starting on page 70).
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 38
To reset the switcher to the factory default settings, press and hold the Video and Audio
I / O
VIDEO AUDIO
Press and hold the Video and Audio
buttons while you apply power to the
switcher.
Release the Video and Audio buttons.
The buttons flash, then
become unlit.
Continue to hold the Video and Audio
buttons until all input and output buttons
return to either unlit or to background
illumination and the Video and Audio
buttons light.
Power
buttons while you apply AC power to the switcher.
NOTE: System reset does not reset the Internet protocol (IP) settings or replace
user-installed firmware.
Figure 60. System Reset
Resetting Using the Rear Panel Reset Button
The rear panel has a recessed Reset button that initiates various levels of resets. For
different reset levels, press and hold the button while the switcher is running or press and
hold the button while you apply power to the switcher.
or small Philips screwdriver to press the button.
Use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen,
CAUTION:
Review the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode could result
in unintended loss of flash memory programming, port reassignment, or a
controller reboot.
NOTES: • The reset modes listed in the table close all open IP and Telnet connections
and all sockets.
•
The modes described in the table below are separate functions, not a
continuation from mode 1 to
•
There is no reset mode 2 for DXP.
mode 5.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 39
The table below provides
a summary of the reset modes
.
Reset Modes Summary
Mode Activation Result Purpose/Notes
1 Hold in the Reset button while applying
power to the switcher.
3 Hold in the Reset button until
the Reset LED blinks once (after
approximately 3 seconds); then within
1 second press Reset momentarily
(for less than 1 second) .
4 Hold in the Reset button until the
Reset LED blinks twice (once after
approximately 3 seconds and again
after 6 seconds); then within 1 second
press Reset momentarily (for less than
1 second).
5 Hold in the Reset button until the
Reset LED blinks three times (once
after approximately 3 seconds, again
after 6 seconds, and then again after
9 seconds); then within 1 second
press Reset momentarily (for less than
1 second).
Restores the factory-installed firmware. It
does not clear the current configuration.
Turns events on and off. During resetting,
the Reset LED flashes two times if events
are starting or three times if events are
stopping.
• Enables ARP capability.
• Sets the IP address, subnet address,
and gateway address to the factory
defaults.
• Sets port mapping to the factory
default.
• Turns DHCP off.
• Turn events off.
The Reset LED flashes four times in quick
succession during the reset.
Performs a complete reset to factory
defaults (with the exception of the
firmware), which includes:
• Everything mode 4 does
• Reset of almost all real time
adjustments:
• Clears all ties, presets, audio or
RS-232 mutes, and I/O grouping.
• Resets all IP options.
• Removes or clears all switcher files.
The reset LED flashes four times in quick
succession during the reset.
Mode 1 can be
used to remove a
version of firmware
if incompatibility
issues arise.
Mode 3 is
useful for
troubleshooting.
Mode 4 enables
you to set IP
address information
using ARP and the
MAC address.
It does not replace
any user-installed
firmware.
Mode 5 is useful
if you want to
start over with
configuration and
uploading and also
to replace events.
NOTE: Mode 5 reset clears most adjustments. To save these settings, use the Matrix Switchers
Control Program and select Save MATRIX settings as... from the File menu before you
perform this reset (see the Matrix Switcher Control Program help file for more information).
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 40
To perform a soft reset of the switcher:
I / O
VIDEO AUDIO
RESET
RESET
RESET
I / O
AUDIO
RESET
RESET
RESET
I / O
VIDEO AUDIO
RESET
RESET
RESET
Release, then immediately
press and release again.
VIDEO
Release, then immediately
press and release again.
IP Settings
Reset
(Level 4)
6 seconds
Absolute Reset
(Level 5)
9 seconds
Press and hold
the Reset button.
3 seconds
Events Reset
(Level 3)
Front panel I/O buttons flash once.
Reset LED flashes once.
Release, then immediately
press and release again.
Reset LED flashes twice.
Press and hold
the Reset button.
Press and hold
the Reset button.
Reset LED flashes
three times.
Front panel I/O buttons flash twice.
Front panel I/O buttons flash three times.
1. Use a small Philips screwdriver to press and hold the rear panel Reset button until
the front panel Video and Audio buttons blink once (for an events reset), twice (for a
system reset), or three times (for an absolute reset).
Figure 61. Soft Resets
2. Release the Reset button and then immediately press and release the Reset button
again. Nothing happens if the second momentary press does not occur within
1 second.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 41
Setting the Button Background Illumination
The Control button that continues flashing indicates the baud rate
as follows:
Enter — 9600 Preset — 19200
View — 38400 Esc — 115200
The I/O button that continues flashing indicates the protocol as
follows:
Video — RS-232 Audio — RS-422
In this example, the port is set to RS-232 at 9600 baud.
Press and hold the Enter, Preset,
View, and Esc buttons.
All Control buttons light with
one flashing.
Both I/O buttons light
with one flashing.
2 seconds
I / O
AUDIO
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ENTER
ESCVIEW
C O N T R O L
ESCVIEW
ENTER
PRESET
VIDEO
The buttons on the front panel can be set to have amber background illumination at all
times or the background illumination can be turned off.
To toggle the background illumination on and off, press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2
buttons simultaneously until the button background illumination changes (approximately
2 seconds.
Press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons
simultaneously to toggle background illumination
mode on or off.
INPUTS
2
1
2
1
After approximately 2 seconds, release
the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons.
3
3 4
4
OUTPUTS
5
5
6
6
8
7
8
7
Figure 62. Toggle Background Illumination On or Off
Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 Port Protocol and Baud Rate (Rear Panel)
The DXP switchers can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol,
and can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200 baud rates. The settings of these
variables can be viewed and changed from the front panel.
NOTE: • The Remote RS232/RS422 port settings are protected when front panel lock
mode 2 is selected. You can view the settings in lock mode 2 but you cannot
adjust them from the front panel (see “Locking and Unlocking the Front
Panel (Executive Modes)” on page 37).
• To enable changes to the RS-232 or RS-422 settings, set the lock mode to 0.
View and congure the switcher serial communications settings as follows:
1. To enter serial port configuration mode, simultaneously press and hold all four
control buttons (Enter, Preset, View, and Esc) until they all light, with one ashing.
Figure 63. RS-232 or RS-422 Baud Rate Display
2. Release the Control buttons.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 42
3. To change a value, press and release the button that selects the desired value (see
Press and release the buttons to configure the RS-232/RS-422 port as follows:
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ENTER
I / O
VIDEO AUDIO
ESCVIEW
5
All Control and I/O buttons return to unlit or background illumination.
Press and release an
input or output button.
figure 64).
Baud rate:
Enter — 9600 Preset — 19200
View — 38400 Esc — 115200
Serial protocol:
Video — RS-232 Audio — RS-422
The selected buttons blink and the others remain lit.
In this example, the port is set to RS-422 at 38400 baud.
4. Press and release an input or output button to exit the serial port configuration mode.
Troubleshooting
Following are recommendations for actions to take if you have problems operating the
switcher:
1. Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on. The switcher is receiving power
2. Check to see if one or more outputs are muted.
3. Ensure that an active input is selected for output on the switcher.
4. Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied.
5. Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary.
6. Call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline if necessary.
ENTER
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ESCVIEW
VIDEO
I / O
AUDIO
Figure 64. RS-232/RS-422 and Baud Rate Selection
NOTE: If front panel lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform this step, the
actions are ignored and the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons flash.
Figure 65. Exit Serial Port Selection and Configuration mode
if the Reset/Power LED is lit.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 43
Configuration Worksheets
Input Sources
Instead of trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheets to record
this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet at the end of this section, and
use one sheet for each preset configuration. Cross out all unused or inactive inputs and
outputs. The worksheet is generic for all models of DXP. Disregard or cross out boxes for
inputs and outputs that your switcher does not have.
Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment
The following figure shows a worksheet for a DXP in a fictional organization with the
system hardware annotated. Output 7 has no connection in this organization, so it has
been crossed out on the worksheet.
DVI PRO/
Camera #1
DVI PRO/
HDMI
Main
podium
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
HDMI
Camera
#2
DVI PRO/
HDMI
Camera
#3
VTR
#1
VTR
#2
VTG
400DVI
Editing
Station
#1
Editing
Station
#2
Main hall#1Main hall#2Podium
monitor
Conf.
Podium
Room
#1
monitor
#2
Demo
Room
Lobby
monitor
Output Destinations
Preset # Title: Video ties:
Fill in the preset number and use colors, dashes, and so forth to make connecting lines.
Weekly status mtg 3
Figure 66. Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment
Inputs include VTRs, editing stations, DVI Pro/HDMI cameras, and an Extron VTG 400DVI.
Output devices include various DVI Pro/HDMI monitors.
The VTG 400DVI video test generator connected to input 6 enables a video test pattern to
be sent to one, several, or all output devices for problem isolation or adjustment purposes.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 44
Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration
78
Input Sources
78
Input Sources
The following figure continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video ties that
make up the configuration of preset 1. A solid ink line shows video ties.
VTG
400DVI
Editing
Station
#1
Editing
Station
#2
HDMI
Camera
#3
VTR
#1
#2
DVI PRO/
DVI PRO/
HDMI
Camera #1
Main
podium
1
1 2 345678
HDMI
Camera
#2
DVI PRO/
VTR
123456
Main hall#1Main hall#2Podium
monitor
#1
Conf.
Room
Podium
monitor
#2
Demo
Room
Lobby
monitor
Output Destinations
Preset # Title: Video ties:
Fill in the preset number and use colors, dashes, and so forth to make connecting lines.
Daily configuration 3
Figure 67. Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration
In this example:
• The image of the presenter, from the main podium camera (input 1), is:
• Displayed in the main hall (output 1)
• Displayed in the conference room (output 4) to the overflow crowd
• Displayed in the lobby (output 8)
• Displayed in the Demo Room (output 6)
• The presenter has a presentation stored in the VTR (input 4) that is:
• Displayed in the main hall (output 2)
• Displayed locally on the #1 podium (output 3).
Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration
The AV system in our ctional organization needs to be ne tuned on a regular basis. The
following gure shows a typical test conguration, with an Extron video test generator
(input 6) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outputs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8).
VTR
VTR
HDMI
Camera
#3
Conf.
monitor
Room
#1
Output Destinations
System Test 3
#1
Podium
monitor
#2
400DVI
Demo
Room
VTG
#2
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 45
DVI PRO/
HDMI
Camera
#2
DVI PRO/
DVI PRO/
HDMI
Camera #1
Main
podium
1 2345678
1
123456
Main hall#1Main hall#2Podium
Preset # Title: Video ties:
Fill in the preset number and use colors, dashes, and so forth to make connecting lines.
Figure 68. Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration
Editing
Station
#1
Editing
Station
#2
Lobby
monitor
Worksheet Form
Input Sources
1 2 345678
1 2 345678
Output Destinations
Preset #
Fill in the preset number and use colors, dashes, and so forth to make connecting lines.
Disregard or cross out the input and output boxes that do not apply to your switcher.
Title:
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Operation 46
SIS Configuration
and Control
This section describes the serial and Ethernet connections through which the Extron Simple
Instruction Set (SIS) commands can be issued, and lists the commands that are available for
controlling and configuring the DXP switchers. Topics include:
• Serial Ports
• Ethernet Port
• Host to Switcher Instructions
• Switcher-initiated Messages
• Switcher Error Responses
• Using the Command and Response Tables for SIS Commands
• SIS Commands for DXP
• IP-specific SIS Commands
Serial Ports
The DXP switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol,
and can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rates (see “Selecting the
RS-232/RS-422 Protocol and Baud Rate (Rear Panel)” on page 42 to configure this
port from the front panel).
The DXP has two connectors that can be used for serial control. Both ports enable use of
SIS commands and the control software. The default protocol for these ports is:
9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control.
• Rear Panel RS-232/RS-422 Port: The rear panel 9-pin D female connector labeled
Remote RS232/RS422 can be connected to the RS-232 or RS-422 serial port of a host
device such as a computer running the Extron DataViewer or the HyperTerminal utility,
an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system.
For the pin assignments for this port, see “Remote RS232/RS422 port (rear panel)”
on page 10.
• Front Panel RS-232 Port: The front panel TRS connector labeled Config can be
connected to a host device for RS-232 control only.
The optional 2.5 mm cable (Extron part number 70-335-01) can be used to connect
the DXP to the host. For connection information for this cable, see “RS-232 Config
port (front panel) on page 10.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 47
Ethernet Port
Ethernet Cable
Default IP Addresses
The rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN
or WAN. Communication between the switcher and the controlling device can be via
Extron DataViewer or Telnet (a TCP socket using port 23). The Telnet port can be changed,
if necessary, via SIS. For information on connecting via Telnet, see “Connecting as a
Telnet Client” on page 129.
The Ethernet connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer
connected to the same LAN or WAN. The SIS commands and behavior of the product
are identical to the commands and behavior the product exhibits when you are
communicating with it via a serial port.
The Ethernet cable must be properly terminated for your application as either a straight-
through cable or a crossover cable. For pin assignments for these cables, see “Ethernet
Connection” on page 9.
To access the DXP switcher via the Ethernet port, obtain the IP address of the switcher
(and the subnet mask and gateway address if needed) from your network administrator.
If the IP address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters,
you can determine the actual numeric IP address using the ping (ICMP) utility (see
“IP Addressing” on page 127 for more details). If the addresses have not been changed,
the factory-specified defaults are:
• IP address: 192.168.254.254
• Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
• Gateway address: 0.0.0.0
Establishing an Ethernet Connection
Establish a network connection to a DXP switcher as follows:
1. Open a TCP connection to port 23, using the IP address of the switcher. A variety of
methods are available for making this connection, including Telnet or utilities such as
Extron DataViewer and HyperTerminal.
The switcher responds with a copyright message that includes the date, the name of
the product, firmware version, part number, and the current date and time.
NOTES: • If the switcher is not password-protected, the device is ready to accept
SIS commands immediately after it sends the copyright message.
• If the switcher is password-protected, a Password prompt appears
below the copyright message.
2. If the switcher is password-protected, enter the appropriate administrator or user
password.
3. If the password is accepted, the switcher responds with
Administrator
4. If the password is not accepted, the Password prompt reappears.
.
Login User or Login
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 48
Connection Timeouts
The Ethernet link times out after a designated period of no communications. By default,
this timeout value is set to 5 minutes, but the value can be changed (see the Configure
current port timeout command in the Command and Response Table for IP-specific SIS
Commands, page 69).
NOTE: Extron recommends leaving the default timeout at 5 minutes and periodically
issuing the Query (Q) command to keep the connection active. If there are long
idle periods, Extron recommends disconnecting and reopening the connection
when another command must be sent.
Number of Connections
A DXP switcher can have up to 200 simultaneous TCP connections, including all http and
Telnet connections. When the connection limit is reached, the switcher accepts no new
connections until some have been closed. No error message or indication is given that
the connection limit has been reached. To maximize performance, keep the number of
connections low and close unnecessary sockets.
Verbose Mode
The connection to a DXP switcher can be used to monitor for changes that
occur on the switcher, such as front panel operations and SIS commands from
other connections or a serial port. To receive change notices from the switcher,
you must enable verbose mode 1 or 3 (see the Set verbose mode command
in the Command and Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands, page 69). In verbose
mode 1 or 3, changes are reported in messages that resemble SIS command responses.
Host-to-Switcher Instructions
SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field. They do not require
any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence. Each switcher
response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ]),
which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.
Switcher-initiated Messages
When a local event such as a front panel operation occurs, the switcher responds
by sending a message to the host. The switcher-initiated messages are listed below
(underlined). In these messages, Vn.nn is the firmware version number and 60-nnnn-01 is
the DXP part number.
With an RS-232 or RS-422 connection:
(c) Copyright 2011, Extron Electronics DXP DVI-HDMI, Vn.nn, 60-nnnn-01
The switcher initiates the copyright message if it is powered on while connected to the
computer.
With an Ethernet connection:
(c) Copyright 2011, Extron Electronics DXP DVI-HDMI, Vn.nn, 60-nnnn-01
Ddd, DD Mmm YYYY HH:MM:SS
The switcher initiates the copyright message when a connection is established via Internet
protocol (IP).
]
]
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 49
]
Password:
The switcher initiates the password message immediately after the copyright message
when the controlling system is connected using TCP/IP or Telnet and the switcher is
password protected. This message means that the switcher requires an administrator or
user level password before it will respond to the commands entered via this link.
NOTE: The Password prompt is redisplayed if an incorrect password is entered.
]
Login Administrator
]
Login User
]
]
The switcher initiates the login message when a correct administrator or user password
has been entered. If the user and administrator passwords are the same, the switcher
defaults to administrator privileges.
]
Qik
The switcher initiates the Qik message when a front panel switching operation has
occurred.
Rprnn
]
The switcher initiates the Rpr message when a memory preset has been recalled from the
front panel. “nn” is the preset number.
]
Sprnn
The switcher initiates the Spr message when a memory preset has been saved from the
front panel. “nn” is the preset number.
]
Vmtn
The switcher initiates the Vmt message when a video output mute is toggled on or off
from the front panel. “n” is the mute status: 1 = on, 0 = off.
]
Amtn
The switcher initiates the Vmt message when a video output mute is toggled on or off
from the front panel. “n” is the mute status: 1 = on, 0 = off.
]
Exen
The switcher initiates the Exe message when executive mode is toggled on or off from the
front panel. “n” is the executive mode status: 0 = front panel unlocked, 1 = all front panel
functions locked, 2 = only advanced functions locked.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 50
Switcher Error Responses
When the DXP receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the
command and sends a response to the host device. If the switcher is unable to perform
the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters, the switcher
returns an error response to the host. The error response codes are:
E01 — Invalid input channel number (out of range)
E10 — Invalid command
E11 — Invalid preset number
E12 — Invalid output number or port number
E13 — Invalid parameter (out of range)
E14 — Command not available for matrix configuration
E17 — System timed out (caused by direct write of global presets)
E21 — Invalid room number
E22 — Busy
E24 — Privilege violation (Ethernet and Extron software only)
E25 — Device not present
E26 — Maximum number of connections exceeded
E27 — Invalid event number
E28 — Bad lename or le not found
E30 — Hardware failure (followed by a colon [:] and a descriptor number)
E31 — Attempt to break port pass-through when it has not been set
NOTE: User privileges extend to all view and read commands except reading the
administrator password. Users can also perform the following functions:
• Creating ties
• Recalling presets
• Muting outputs
Using the Command and Response Tables for SIS Commands
The Command and Response Tables begin on page 55. Upper- and lowercase letters
are acceptable in the command field except where indicated. The table below shows the
hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII character used in the command/response table.
Space
Figure 69. ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion
Special Characters
Use of the following characters is not recommended as part of preset names, the switcher
name, passwords, or locally created file names:
+ ~ , @ = ` [] {} < > ‘’ “” ; (semicolon) : (colon) | \ ? and {space}.
ASCII to Hex Conversion Table
•
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 51
SIS Commands for DXP
Symbol Definitions for DXP
]
= Carriage return and line feed
}
= Carriage return (no line feed)
• = Space
E
= Escape key
NOTE: Input and output numbers in commands may be entered as either one-digit, two-
X!
= Input number 1 – maximum number of inputs for your model
X@
= Input number (for ties)
X#
= Output number 1 – maximum number of outputs for your model
X$
= Lock mode, power, 0 = lock mode 0, not OK, or unmuted
X%
= Group number (for I/O 1 through 4 groups
X^
= Room number (for room 10 maximum. Each room can have up to 10 room
(0 = untied)
supply or individual 1 = lock mode 1, OK, or muted
mute status 2 = lock mode 2
grouping) 0 = no group
presets) presets (
NOTE: A room is a subset of operator-selected outputs that relate to each other. The DXP
digit, or three-digit numbers. All input and output numbers are reported as two-digit
numbers in the response.
0 – maximum number of inputs for your model
X*) assigned.
switchers support up to 10 rooms, each of which can consist of from 1 to 16 outputs.
X&
= Global preset number 00 – 32 (00 = current configuration)
X*
= Room preset number 00 – current ties for the room in view mode, 10
X(
= All video and audio mute 0 = no mutes
X1)
= HDCP status 0 = no input or output connected
X1!
= Connection status 0 = no input connected
X1#
= Name 12 characters maximum for input, output, and global
maximum
NOTE: A room preset is a stored configuration with all of the outputs assigned to a single
room. When a room preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current
configuration.
status 1 = video mute
2 = audio mute
3 = video and audio mute
1 = input or output connected and not HDCP
compliant
2 = input or output connected and HDCP compliant
1 = input connected
preset names
11 characters maximum for room names
Upper- and lowercase alphanumeric characters are
valid.
NOTE: The following characters are invalid or not recommended in the name:
{space} ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ and ?.
X1$
= Total inputs Total number of inputs for this switcher
X1%
= Total outputs Total number of outputs for this switcher
X1^
= Voltage Positive or negative voltage and magnitude
X1&
= Temperature Degrees Fahrenheit
X1*
= Fan speed In RPM
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 52
X1(
= EDID reference le for DDC 01 – 40 32 = 720p (default) data
EDID is a communications protocol or instruction set for the identication of display
devices to computers using the DDC (Display Data Channel) transmission standard. EDID
information consists of the resolution, refresh rate, and pixel clock information of a display
device. You can apply an EDID to a selected input by selecting one of the categories of
EDID les shown in the table below.
• The EDID of the display connected to an output (numbers 1 through the number of
outputs on your DXP)
• One of 28 factory-loaded EDID les (numbers 9 through 36)
• One of the four user-dened les, to which you have saved the EDID for the device
connected to output 1 (numbers 37 through 40)
EDID Table — DDC Source Selection
SIS Value
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
X1(
Resolution Refresh (Hz)
Output 1
Output 2
Output 3
Output 4
Output 5
Output 6
Output 7
Output 8
640x480 60
640x480 75
800x600 60
800x600 75
852x480 60
852x480 75
1024x768 60
1024x768 75
1024x852 60
1024x852 75
1280x768 60
1280x768 75
SIS Value
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
X1(
Resolution Refresh (Hz)
1280x1024 60
1280x1024 75
1365x768 60
1365x768 75
1366x768 60
1366x768 75
1400x1050 60
1600x1200 60
480p
2-channel audio
576p
2-channel audio
720p
2-channel audio
720p
2-channel audio
(Default)
1080p
multi-channel
audio
1080i
2-channel audio
1080p
2-channel audio
1080p
2-channel audio
User assigned #1
User assigned #2
User assigned #3
User assigned #4
60
60
50
60
60
60
50
60
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 53
NOTES: • Multi-channel audio consists of:
PCM 2-channel audio (stereo) DTS 8-channel audio
AC-3 6-channel audio E-AC-3 8-channel audio
PCM 8-channel audio DTS-HD 8-channel audio
AC-3 8-channel audio MLP 8-channel audio
• 2-channel audio consists of PCM, 2-channel audio (stereo).
X2)
= EDID le data block 256 bytes of binary data
X2!
= Firmware version number Shown to second decimal place (n.nn)
X2@
= Verbose rmware version,
X2#
= Sync present 0 = no sync
X2$
= HDCP authorization status 0 = HDCP authorization off
description, and upload date
and time
3 = signal present
1 = HDCP authorization on (default)
NOTE: If the source requires HDCP authentication, ensure that HDCP authorization
is set to On (the default).
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 54
Command and Response Table for DXP SIS Commands
Command
ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
Create Ties
NOTES: • Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. Example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%4*8$
• The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all I/O switches simultaneously.
• The DXP switchers support 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numeric entries (1*1!, 02*02&, or 003*003%).
• The & tie command for RGB and the % tie command for video can be used interchangeably on the DXP.
Tie input
video and audio
Tie input
RGB only
(See second note, above.)
Tie input
video only
(See second note, above.)
Tie input
audio only
Quick multiple tie
Tie input to all outputs, video
and audio
Tie input to all outputs, RGB
only
Example:
(See second note, above.)
Tie input to all outputs, video
only
(See second note, above.)
Tie input to all outputs, audio
only
X@ to output X#,
Example:
X@ to output X#,
Example:
X@ to output X#,
Example:
X@ to output X#,
Example:
Example:
Example:
Example:
X@*X#
! Out
1*3!
X@*X#
& Out
8*4&
X@*X#
% Out
7*5%
X@*X#
$ Out
6*4$
E+QX@*X#
E
+Q3*4%3*5%3*6!
X@
*! In
5*!
X@
*& In
5*&
X@
*% In
2*%
X@
*$ In
%...X@*X#!
}
Mute Commands
Video mute
Video unmute
View individual video mute
Global video mute
Global video unmute
X#
*1B VmtX#*1
X#
*0B VmtX#*0
X#
B
1*B
0*B
Response
(Switcher to Host)
Out3
Out4
Out5
Out4
}
Qik
Qik
X@•
In5
X@•
In5
X@•
In2
X@•
X$]
Vmt1
Vmt0
X#•InX@•
•
In1•All
X#•InX@•
•
In8•RGB
X#•InX@•
•
In7•Vid
X#•InX@•
•
In6•Aud
]
]
]
All
•
]
All
]
RGB
•
]
RGB
]
Vid
•
]
Vid
]
Aud
]
]
]
]
All
]
RGB
]
Vid
]
Aud
]
]
]
]
]
Additional Description
Tie Input X@ video and audio
X#
to Output
Tie Input 1 video and audio to
Output 3.
Video breakaway
Tie Input 8 RGB to Output 4.
Video breakaway
Tie Input 7 video to Output 5.
Audio breakaway
Tie Input 6 audio to Output 4.
Tie Input 3 video to Output 4,
tie Input 3 video to Output 5,
and tie Input 3 audio and
video to Output 6.
Tie Input 5 video to all
outputs.
Video breakaway
Tie Input 5 RGB to all outputs.
Video breakaway
Tie Input 2 video to all
outputs.
Audio breakaway
Mute Output X# video (video
off).
Unmute Output X# video
(video on).
View mute status X$ for video
Output X#.
Mute all video outputs.
Unmute video for all outputs.
.
NOTE:
X@
= Input number 0 – maximum number of inputs for your model (0 = untied)
X#
= Output number 1 – maximum number of outputs for your model
X$
= Mute status of individual output 0 = unmuted, 1 = muted
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 55
Command
ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
Mute Commands (continued)
Response
(Switcher to Host)
Additional Description
Audio mute
Audio unmute
View individual audio mute
Global audio mute
Global audio unmute
View all audio and video
mutes
Example:
DXP DVI Pro 88
NOTE: The “Mut” portion of the response appears only when the switcher is in verbose mode 2 or 3 (see the Set
verbose mode command on page 69).
X#
*1Z AmtX#*1
X#
*0Z AmtX#*0
X#
Z
1*Z
0*Z
E
VM
EVM}
X$]
Amt1
Amt0
X(]
Mut01002300
]
]
]
]
]
Mute audio for Output X#
(audio off).
Unmute audio for Output X#
(audio on).
View audio mute status X$ for
Output X#.
Mute audio for all outputs.
Unmute all audio outputs.
View audio and video mute
status X( for all outputs. Each
X(
response is the mute status
of an output, starting from
Output 1.
Output 2 video, Output 5
audio, and Output 6 video
and audio are muted. All other
outputs are unmuted.
Save, Recall, and Directly Write Global and Room Presets
NOTES: • If you try to recall a preset that is not saved, the matrix switcher responds with the error code E11.
• If the room is nonexistent, the matrix switcher responds with the error code E21.
• The following characters are invalid or not recommended in preset names:
+ – , ` @ = [ ] { } ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ and ?
Save current configuration as
a global preset
Example:
Recall a global preset
Example:
Save current configuration as
a room preset
Example:
X&
,
9
,
X&
.
5
.
X^*X*
3*9
,
X&]
Spr
]
Spr09
X&]
Rpr
]
Rpr05
,
RmmX^•Spr
Rmm03•Spr09
X*]
]
Save the current configuration
X&
as preset
character is a comma.
Save current ties as preset 9.
Recall global preset X&. The
command character is a
period.
Recall preset 5, which
becomes the current
configuration.
Save the current configuration
as preset X* for room X^.
The command character is a
comma.
Save current ties as preset 9
for room 3.
. The command
NOTE:
X#
= Output number 1 – maximum number of outputs for your model
X$
= Mute status for individual output 0 = unmuted, 1 = muted
X^
= Room number (for room presets) Each room can have up to 10 presets (X*) assigned.
X&
= Global preset number 00 – 32. 00 = current configuration
X*
= Room preset number 00 – current ties for the room in view mode, 10 maximum
X(
= Audio and video mute status for For each output:
all outputs (VM command) 0 = no mutes, 1 = video mute, 2 = audio mute, 3 = video and audio
mute
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 56
Command
+27P1*5!5*2$3*6%3*8&
ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
Response
(Switcher to Host)
Additional Description
Save, Recall, and Directly Write Global and Room Presets (continued)
Directly write a
global preset
Example:
NOTE: The direct write of a global preset should always be preceded by a clear global preset ties command of that
same preset number, as shown below. In a directly-written preset, the tied input for each output position (or no
tied input) remains unchanged unless overwritten or cleared.
If you do not clear the ties in a global preset number before you directly write a global preset to that number,
ties that are part of the previous version of the specified preset with the same number can become part of the
newly-created preset.
Clear a global preset
Example:
Write room outputs
NOTES: • A room can contain a maximum of 16 outputs.
• An output can belong to only one room.
• The maximum number of rooms (X^) is 10.
• If no room name is assigned (see the Names commands on page 61), the default name is
“Room #X^ •
Example:
Read room outputs
Example:
Recall room preset
E+X&PX@*X#!X@*X#%X@*X#
Esc
X#
1
,•
E
+ X&PO*!
E
+ 27P0*!
EX^,X#
}
MR
2
X#
,•
E
8,3,4,5,6MR
X#
}
}
1
2
X#
,
,...
3
.”
}
EX^MR}
E
}
3MR
X^*X*
.
X#
n
]
]
X#
}
1
X#
,
$...X@*X#&
X&]
Spr
Spr27
X&]
Spr
Spr27
MprX^,
X#n]
Mpr8,3,4,5,6
1
X#
X1#X^
Class1,1,2,6,8
RmmX^ • Rpr
X#
,
,
X*]
2
,...
]
2
,...
]
The tie all (!), tie RGB (&),
tie video (%), and tie audio ($)
commands are all valid.
Brackets are shown to separate
ties for clarity only. Create
global preset 27, which ties
video and audio Input 1 to
Output 5, audio Input 5 to
Output 2, video Input 3 to
Output 6, and video Input 3 to
Output 8.
Clear all ties in preset X&.
Clear all ties in preset 27.
Assign outputs to room X^.
See the notes below.
Outputs 3, 4, 5, and 6 are
assigned to room 8.
X#n]
Display the outputs assigned
X^
to room
Outputs 1, 2, 6, and 8 are
assigned to room 3, which is
named “Class 1.”
Command character is a
period.
.
NOTE:
X@
= Input number (for ties) 0 – maximum number of inputs for your model
X#
= Output number 1 – maximum number of outputs for your model
X^
= Room number (for room presets) Each room can have up to 10 presets (X*) assigned.
X&
= Global preset number 00 – 32. 00 = current preset
X*
= Room preset number 00 – current ties for the room in view mode, 10 maximum
X1#
= Room name 11 characters maximum for room names. Upper- and lowercase
letters are valid.
NOTE: The following characters are invalid or not recommended in the name:
{space} ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ and ?
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 57
Command
ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
Response
(Switcher to Host)
Save, Recall, and Directly Write Global and Room Presets (continued)
Directly write a room preset
E+X^*X*PX@*X#!X@*X#%X@*X#
$ ... X@*X#&
}
Additional Description
Enter as many ties as are
valid for this model. Tie all (!),
tie RGB (&), tie video (%), and
tie audio ($) commands are all
valid.
Brackets are shown to
separate ties for clarity only.
Create preset 3 for room 7,
which ties video Input 1 to
Output 7, audio Input 3 to
Output 5, RGB Input 4 to
Output 5, and video and audio
Input 6 to Output 6.
Example:
Esc
+7*3P1*7&3*5$4*5%6*6!
RmmX^ • Spr
Rmm07 • Spr03
X*]
]
View Ties and Presets
NOTE: The & view tie command for RGB and the % view tie command for video can be used interchangeably on the
matrix switchers.
View video and audio output
tie
Example:
View RGB output tie
Example:
View video output tie
Example:
View audio output tie
View output mutes
Example:
DXP DVI Pro 88
NOTE: The Mut portion of the response appears only when the switcher is in verbose mode 2 or 3 (see the Set verbose
mode command on page 69).
X#
!
4!
X#
&
7&
X#
%
3%
X#
$
EVM}
EVM}
X@]
]
7
X@]
]
2
X@]
]
6
X@]
1X(2
X(
Mut01002300
...
X(n]
]
View Output X# tied to Input
X@
.
Input 7 video and audio are
tied to Output 4.
Input 2 RGB is tied to
Output 7.
Input 6 video is tied to
output 3.
Audio Input X@ is tied to
Output X#.
Each X( response is the mute
status of an output, starting
from Output 1.
n = the maximum number of
outputs for this model.
Output 2 video, Output 5
audio, and Output 6 video
and audio are muted. All other
outputs are unmuted.
NOTE:
X@
= Input number (for ties) 0 – maximum number of inputs for your model
X#
= Output number 1 – maximum number of outputs for your model
X^
= Room number (for room presets) Each room can have up to 10 room presets (X*) assigned.
X*
= Room preset number 00 – current ties for the room in view mode, 10 maximum
X(
= Audio and video mute status for For each output:
all outputs (VM command)
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 58
0 = no mutes, 1 = video mute, 2 = audio mute,
3 = video and audio mute
Command
1Output:
2345678910 11 12
13 14 15 16
ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
Response
(Switcher to Host)
View Ties and Presets (continued)
View video global preset
EX&
*1*1VC
} X@•X@
•...•X@•Vid
configuration
NOTES: • For all DXP models, the starting output number is 1.
• The response shows 16 outputs regardless of the number of outputs your DXP actually has. All outputs in
excess of the number of outputs on your switcher are shown as dashes (–).
• To view the current video configuration, enter
Example:
E
4*17*1VC
}
EX&
*1*1VC} where X& = 0.
DXP 88 DVI Pro/
DXP 88 HDMI
Response = tied input:
Input 2 tied to output 3
8 • 8 • 2 • 8 • 8 • 7 • 7 • 0 • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • Vid
Each position shown in the response is an output: left = starting output (1), right = starting
output +15 (16). The number in each position is the input tied to that output.
In this example, preset 4, video Input 8 is tied to Outputs 1, 2, 4, and 5; Input 2 is tied to
Output 3; and Input 7 is tied to Outputs 6 and 7. No input is tied to Output 8. Outputs 9
through 16 do not exist on the DXP, so they are shown as having no tied inputs.
View audio global preset
EX&
*01*2VC
} X@•X@
•...•X@•Aud
configuration
NOTES: • For all DXP models, the starting output number is 1.
• The response shows 16 outputs regardless of the number of outputs your DXP actually has. All outputs in
excess of the number of outputs on your switcher are shown as dashes (–).
• To view the current audio configuration, enter
Example:
E
15*1*2VC
DXP 84 DVI Pro
DXP 84 HDMI
Response = tied input:
Output:
}
Input 6 tied
to output 2
2 • 6 • 1 • 0 • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • – • Aud
123456789101112131415 16
EX&
*1*2VC} where X& = 0.
See below.
No tied
input
Each position shown in the response is an output: left = starting output (1),
right = starting output +15 (16). The number in each position is the input tied to that
output. Outputs 5 through 16 are not present on the DXP 84 models.
In this example, preset 15, audio Input 1 is tied to Output 3, Input 2 is tied to Output 1,
and Input 6 is tied to Output 3. No input is tied to Output 4. Outputs 5 through 16 are not
present on this switcher.
View video room preset
EX^*X*
*01*1VC
} X@•X@
•...•X@•Vid
configuration
NOTE: For all DXP models, the recommended starting output number is 1.
No tied
input
No outputs
Additional Description
]
Show preset X& video
configuration. Show the input
X@
) tied to 16 sequential
(
outputs, starting from
output 1.
No outputs
]
Show preset X& audio
configuration. Show the input
(X@) tied to 16 sequential
outputs, starting from
Output 1.
]
Show room X^, preset X*
video configuration. Show the
input (X@) tied to 16 sequential
outputs assigned to room X^,
starting from Output 1.
NOTE:
X@
= Input number (for ties) 0 – maximum number of inputs for your model
X^
= Room number (for room presets) Each room can have up to 10 room presets (X*) assigned.
X&
= Global preset number 00 – 32. 00 = current preset
X*
= Room preset number 00 – current ties for the room in view mode, 10 maximum
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 59
Command
Input 1 in
Input 2 not
Input 8 in
Input 3 Not
Input 8 in
ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
Response
(Switcher to Host)
Additional Description
View Ties and Presets (continued)
View audio room preset
configuration
EX^*X*
*01*2VC
} X@
• X@ •...• X@ • Aud
]
Show room X^, preset X*
audio configuration. Show
input X@ tied to 16 sequential
outputs assigned to room X^,
starting from Output 1.
NOTE: For all DXP models, the recommended starting output number is 1.
Digital Sync Validation Processing (DSVP)
View connections
0LS
X2#
1
X2#2 X2#
3
...
X2#n]
Each
X2#
response indicates
presence or absence of
horizontal and vertical sync on
an input, starting from input
1. n is the maximum number
of inputs on your model.
I/O Grouping
NOTE: The group that is assigned in each of the following I/O grouping commands (X%) must be 1, 2, 3, 4, or 0 (not
grouped).
Write input grouping
EX%1 X%
...
X%
n
}
I
Gri
X%1 X%2 X%
3
...
X%n]
Each X% entry is the group
2
number assigned to an input
position, starting from input 1.
n = the maximum number of
inputs for this model.
Example:
DXP DVI Pro 88
DXP HDMI 88
E
40...2I
}
group 4
GriResponse #s = group:
40133002
1Input:
grouped
2345678
group 2
Input 1 – group 4
input 2 – group 0 (ungrouped)
input 8 – group 2
Write output grouping
EX%1 X%
...
X%
3
}
O
Gro
X%1 X%2 X%
3
...
X%n]
Each X% entry is the group
2
number assigned to an output
position, starting from output 1.
n = the maximum number of
outputs for this model.
Read input grouping
EI}
1 X%2 X%3
X%
...
X%3]
Each X% entry is the group
number assigned to an input
position, starting from Input 1.
n = the maximum number of
inputs for this model.
Example:
DXP DVI Pro 88
DXP HDMI 88
Read output grouping
EI}
EO}
Response = group:
1 X%2 X%3
X%
Input 1 in
Group 1
1103 0
1Input:
X%3]
...
Grouped
30
2345678
Each X% entry is the group
Group 3
0
number assigned to an output
position, starting at Output 1.
n = the maximum number of
outputs for this model.
NOTE:
X@
= Input number (for ties) 0 – maximum number of inputs for your model
X%
= Group number 1 – 4. 0 = ungrouped
X^
= Room number (for room presets) Each room can have up to 10 presets (X*) assigned.
X*
= Room preset number 00 – current ties for the room in view mode, 10 maximum
X2#
= Sync present 0 = no sync detected; 3 = signal detected
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 60
Command
ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
Names
Write global preset name
Example:
Read global preset name
Example:
Write room name
Example:
Read room name
Write room preset name
Example:
Read room preset name
NOTES: • Do not use leading spaces in preset names.
• If a preset is unassigned,
• If a global preset is saved, but not yet named, the default name is Preset
• If a room preset is saved, but not yet named, the default name is Rm X^ Prst X*.
Write input name
Example:
Read input name
Write output name
Example:
Read output name
EX&,X1#
E
1,Security 1NG
EX&
NG
E
2NG
EX^,X1#
E
1,Classrm 1NR
EX^
NR
EX^*X*,X1#
E
1*3,Podium_DVDNP
}
NG
} X1#]
}
}
NR
} X1#]
NP
EX^,X*NP}
X1#
is [unassigned].
EX!,X1#
E
1,Podium camNI
EX!
NI
EX#,X1#
E
1,Main PJ1NO
}
NI
} X1#]
}
NO
EX#NO} X1#]
}
}
}
}
}
Response
(Switcher to Host)
X&,X1#]
Nmg
Nmg01,Security 1
Security 2
X^,X1#]
Nmr
Nmr01,Classrm 1
NmpX^*
}
Nmp01*3,Podium_DVD
X*,X1#]
X1#]
X!,X1#]
Nmi
Nmi1,Podium cam
X#,X1#]
Nmo
Nmo1,Main PJ1
]
Additional Description
Assign global preset X& the
X1#
name
Name global preset 1
]
Security 1.
View the name assigned to
global preset number
Assign room preset X^ the
name
Name room 1 Classrm 1.
]
X1#
.
X&
.
.
]
Name room 1, preset 3
Podium_DVD.
X&
.
X1#
to Input X!.
X1#
to
]
Assign name
Name Input 1 Podium cam.
]
View the name of Input X!.
Assign name
Output X#.
Name Output 1 Main PJ1.
View the name of Output X#.
Lock (Executive) Modes
NOTE: See “Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel (Executive Modes)” on page 37 for more information on the
lock modes.
Lock all front panel functions
Lock advanced front panel
functions
Unlock all front panel
functions
View lock status
NOTE:
X!
= Input number 1 – maximum number of inputs for your model
X#
= Output number 1 – maximum number of outputs for your model
X$
= Current front panel lock mode 0 = unlocked, 1 = all front panel functions locked,
2 = basic functions unlocked
X^
= Room number (for room presets) Each room can have up to 10 room presets (X*) assigned.
X&
= Global preset number 00 – 32. 00 = current configuration
X*
= Room preset number 00 – current ties for the room in view mode, 10 maximum
X1#
= Name Name of preset, room, input, or output
•
1X
2X
0X
X
•
•
]
Exe1
]
Exe2
]
Exe0
X$]
12 characters maximum for input, output, and global preset names
11 characters maximum for room names
Upper- and lowercase alphanumeric characters are valid.
Enable lock mode 1.
Enable lock mode 2.
Enable lock mode 0.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 61
Command
ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
Response
(Switcher to Host)
Additional Description
HDCP Authorization
NOTE: If the source requires HDCP authentication, ensure that HDCP authorization is set to On (the default).
HDCP authorization on
HDCP authorization off
Query HDCP authorization
status
E
E X!*1HDCP
E
E X!*0HDCP
E X!
*HDCP
}
}
}
HdcpE X!*1
HdcpE X!*0
HdcpE X!*
]
]
X2$]
Set HDCP authorization to On
for input X!.
Disable HDCP for input X!.
Show HDCP authorization
X2$
status
Resets
Reset global presets
and names
Reset an individual global
preset
Reset all mutes
Reset room map
Reset individual room
Reset all room presets and
names
Reset individual room preset
and name
Reset whole switcher
Absolute resets
E
}
ZG
EX&
ZG
E
}
ZZ
E
}
ZR
EX^
ZR
E
}
ZP
EX^*X*
E
ZXXX
E
ZQQQ
E
}
ZY
}
}
ZP
}
}
}
]
Zpg
X&]
Zpg
]
Zpz
]
Zpr
X^]
Zpr
]
Zpp
ZppX^*
]
Zpx
]
Zpq
]
Zpy
X*]
Clear all global presets and
their names.
Clear global preset X&.
Unmute all audio or video.
Clear all room definitions.
Delete room X^.
Clear all room presets and
names.
Clear an individual room
preset and name.
Clear all ties and presets.
Similar to the Reset whole
switcher command,
plus clear the IP address
to 192.168.254.254
and subnet mask to
255.255.000.000.
Reset all settings except IP
and gateway address, subnet
mask, unit name, DHCP
setting, and port mapping
(Telnet, web, and direct
access). This is recommended
for after a firmware update.
Information Requests
Information request
Example:
DXP 48 DVI Pro
DXP 48 HDMI
I
I
X1$
X
X1%
V
V4X8•A4X8
• A
]
X1$
X
X1%]
X1$
X
X1%
X1$
V
size. A
matrix size.
The matrix consists of four
video and audio inputs by
eight video and audio outputs.
for input X!.
is the video matrix
X1%
X
is the audio
NOTE:
X!
= Input number 1 – maximum number of inputs for your model
X^
= Room number (for room presets) Each room can have up to 10 presets (X&) assigned.
X&
= Global preset number 00 – 32. 00 = current preset
X*
= Room preset number 00 – current ties for the room in view mode, 10 maximum
X1$
= Total inputs
X1%
= Total outputs Total number of outputs for this switcher
X2$
= HDCP authorization status 1 = HDCP authorization is on (default); 0 = authorization is off.
NOTE: If the source requires HDCP authentication, ensure that HDCP authorization is set to On (the default).
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 62
Total number of inputs for this switcher
Command
Power supply
3.3 V Power
ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
Response
(Switcher to Host)
Additional Description
Information Requests (continued)
Request part number
N
60-nnn[n]-01
]
DXP 44 DVI Pro = 60-875-01
DXP 48 DVI Pro =
60-1009-01
DXP 84 DVI Pro = 60-876-01
DXP 88 DVI Pro = 60-877-01
DXP 44 HDMI = 60-880-01
DXP 48 HDMI = 60-1010-01
DXP 84 HDMI = 60-881-01
DXP 88 HDMI = 60-882-01
Firmware Version Queries:
NOTE: There are up to three separate sets of Extron firmware on which the switcher can report: the controller firmware,
which is the overall control firmware; the Ethernet protocol firmware, which handles the Ethernet interface; and
the latest optional Extron firmware update, which is available at www.extron.com.
Query controller rmware
version
Example:
Q
X2!]
View rmware version
X2!
the second decimal place.
Q
1.23
]
The factory-installed controller
firmware version is 1.23.
Query controller rmware
version (verbose)
0Q
X2! – X2@ – X2@]
Provide a detailed status of the
Ethernet protocol rmware,
the controller firmware, and
any firmware upgrade. The
firmware that is running is
marked by an asterisk (*). A
caret (^) indicates that the
firmware has a bad checksum
or an invalid load. ?.??
indicates that firmware is not
loaded.
Example:
Response:
3.03-1.13(1.81-DXP Series -Wed, 16 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT)-1.13*(1.81-DXP Series -Thu, 02 Sep 2011 18:42:05 GMT)
Ethernet
Protocol
Firmware
Description
DXP Firmware Version
Request system status
0q
S
(See below.)
* Indicates the Version Running
Updated Firmware Version
X1^•X1^•X1&•X1*•X$]
Upload Date and Time
Display voltages X1^, internal
temperature
X1&, fan speed
X1* (rpm), and power supply
status
X$.
Example:
S
System at 3.29
3.29•4.85•+077.80•03750•1
5 V Power System
Temperature
at 4.85 V
Internal
is on and Ok.
Fan 1 rotating
at 3750 RPM
to
NOTE:
X$
= Power supply status 0 = not OK, 1 = OK
X1^
= Voltage Positive or negative voltage and magnitude
X1&
= Temperature
X1*
= Fan speed
X2!
= Firmware version number To second decimal place (n.nn)
X2@
= Verbose firmware version Version–description–upload date and time
In
Degrees Fahrenheit
RPM
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 63
Command
ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
Response
(Switcher to Host)
Additional Description
Information requests (continued)
View File Directory Commands:
NOTE: The response to the View File Directory command differs, depending on whether the command is sent via an
RS-232, RS-422, or Telnet connection, or via a web browser connection.
View le directory
RS-232/RS-422 port and Telnet
EDF}
filename1,date/time,length
filename2,date/time,length
filename3,date/time,length
]
]
]
•••
]
]]
View le directory
web browser
EDF}
filenamen,date/time,length
List user-supplied files.
space_remaining Bytes•Left
Var file = new
array ();
File [1] = ‘filename1,date1,filesize1’;
File [2] = ‘filename2,date2,filesize2’;
File [3] = ‘filename3,date3,filesize3’;
List user-supplied
files.
...
File [n] = ‘filenamen,daten,filesizen’;
File [n+1] = space_remainingBytes•Left
Erase user-supplied web pages
or files
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) Commands
Assign EDID data to an input
Assign EDID data to all inputs
Save output 1 EDID to user
location
(User-assigned le 37–40)
Export EDID le data
Import EDID le to a user le
location
View EDID input data
assignment
E
filenameEF
E
A X!*
E
X1(
A
E
X1(
S
E
X1(
E
E
X1(
I
E
A X!EDID
}
X1(
*EDID
EDID
EDID
EDID
}
EDID
}
}
} X2)]
}X2)
} X1(]
Delfilename
EdidAX!*
EdidA00*
EdidS
EdidI
X1(]
X1(]
X1(]
X1(
]
Assign EDID le
X!
.
Assign EDID information les
to all inputs. See the EDID
Table on page 53 for the
values for each EDID le.
Store the EDID of Output 1 as
user-assigned EDID le
X1(
= 37 – 40.
Export binary data
contained in EDID le
the computer.
Import EDID le binary data
X2)
to user-assigned EDID le
X1(. X1(
View the number of the EDID
file assigned to Input X!.
X1(
= 37 – 40.
to input
X2)
X1(
X1(
.
to
NOTE:
X!
= Input number 1 – maximum number of inputs for your model
X#
= Output number 1 – maximum number of outputs for your model
X1)
= HDCP status 0 = No input or output is connected.
1 = Input or output is connected and is HDCP compliant.
2 = Input or output is connected but is not HDCP compliant.
X1(
= EDID file reference number 01 – 40 (32 = default 720p @ 60 Hz). See the EDID Table on page 53.
X2)
= EDID file data block 256 bytes of binary data
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 64
Command
HDCP Query Commands
View HDCP for an individual
input
View HDCP for an individual
output
View HDCP status for all
inputs
View HDCP status for all
outputs
ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
E
I X!HDCP
E
O X#HDCP
E
I*HDCP
E
O*HDCP
} X1)]
} X1)]
} X1)
} X1)
Response
(Switcher to Host)
1
2
X1)
1
X1)
...
2
...
X1)n]
X1)n]
Additional Description
Show HDCP status
Input X!.
View HDCP status
Output X#.
View HDCP status for all
inputs
View HDCP status for all
outputs
X1)
X1)
for
for
NOTE:
X!
= Input number 1 – maximum number of inputs for your model
X#
= Output number 1 – maximum number of outputs for your model
X1)
= HDCP status 0 = No input or output is connected.
1 = Input or output is connected and is HDCP compliant.
2 = Input or output is connected but is not HDCP compliant.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 65
IP-specific SIS Commands
Symbol Definitions for IP-specific Commands
X3)
= Matrix name Up to 24 alphanumeric characters, including hyphens
NOTE: The following characters are invalid or not recommended in the name:
{space} ~ , @ = ` [] {} < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ and ?
X3!
= Default name Factory default name (model name + last three pairs
X3@
= Time and date (for set) In the format MM/DD/YY•HH:MM:SS, where:
X3#
= Time and date (for read) In the format Day,•DD•Mmm•YYYY•HH:MM:SS:
X3$
= GMT offset –12.0 through +14.0. Hours and minutes removed
X3%
= Daylight Saving Time 0 = Daylight Saving Time off or ignore
X3^
= IP address nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
X3&
= Hardware (MAC) address nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn
X3*
= Number of open connections 0 through 255
X3(
= Password 12 alphanumeric characters
of the MAC address)
MM = month: 01 (January) through 12 (December)
DD = 01 through 31
YY = 00 through 99
HH = 00 through 23
MM = 00 through 59
SS = 00 through 59
Day = weekday: Mon through Sun
DD = 01 through 31
Mmm = month: Jan through Dec
YYYY = 2000 through 2099
HH = 00 through 23
MM = 00 through 59
SS = 00 through 59
from GMT
1 = Daylight Saving Time on (northern hemisphere)
2 = Daylight Saving Time on (Europe)
3 = Daylight Saving Time on (Brazil)
NOTE: The following characters are invalid or not recommended in passwords:
{space} + ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘’ “ ” ; : | \ and ?.
X4)
= E-mail domain name Standard domain name rules apply
NOTES: • The following characters are invalid or not recommended in a domain name:
(for example: nnnnn@xxx.com)
{space} + ~ , = ` [] {} < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ and ?.
• The @ character is acceptable only as the lead-in to the domain name (such as
@extron.com).
X4!
= E-mail account 65 through 72
X4@
= E-mail recipient address Typical e-mail address format (nnnn@xxx.com)
X4#
= Notification selections, part 1 I = inputs
X4$
= Notification selections, part 2 If
If
If
65 = recipient 1, 66 = recipient 2, ...,
72 = recipient 8
F = fans
P = power supply
X4#
(input 1 through input 8)
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 66
= I, then:
X4#
= F, then:
X4#
= P, then:
X4$
= 0 (all inputs) or 1 through 8
X4$
= 00 (all fans)
X4$
= 00 (both power supplies)
X4%
= Notify when? 0 = no response
X4^
= DHCP 0 = off, 1 = on
X4&
= Port number 01 through 99 (two ASCII characters)
X4*
= Baud rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200
X4(
= Parity odd, even, none, mark, space (only the first letter
X5)
= Data bits 7, 8 (default = 8)
X5!
= Stop bits 1, 2 (default = 1)
X5@
= Port type 0 = RS-232
X5#
= Verbose mode 0 = clear/none (default for Telnet connection)
NOTE: If tagged responses is enabled (modes 2 and 3), all read commands return the constant
X5$
= Port timeout interval 1 (= 10 seconds) through 65000
X5%
= Time (in 10 ms increments) to wait 10 (= 100 ms, default) through 32767
X5^
= Time (in 10 ms increments) to wait 2 (= 20 ms, default) through 32767
1 = fail or missing
2 = fixed or restored
3 = both 1 and 2
4 = suspend
required)
1 = RS-422
1 = verbose mode (default for RS-232 or RS-422
connection)
2 = tagged responses for queries
3 = verbose mode and tagged for queries
string and the value as the set command does (for example, the read matrix name
command
(in 10 second increments) (Default is 30 = 300 seconds = 5 minutes)
for characters
between characters
ECN}
, returns Ipn•
X3)]
).
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 67
Command and Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands
Command
IP Setup Commands
Set matrix name
Read matrix name
Reset matrix name to factory
default
Set time and date
Read time and date
Set GMT offset
Example:
Read GMT offset
Set Daylight Saving Time
Read Daylight Saving
Time
Set IP address
Read IP address
Read hardware address
Read number of open
connections
Set subnet mask
Read subnet mask
Set gateway IP address
Read gateway IP address
Set administrator password
Read administrator password
Reset (clear) administrator
password
Set user password
Read user password
Reset (clear) user password
ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
EX3)CN}
ECN} X3)]
E
•CN
}
EX3@CT}
ECT} X3#]
EX3$CZ}
E
8.0CZ
}
ECZ} X3$]
EX3%CX}
ECX} X3%]
EX3^CI}
ECI} X3^]
ECH} X3&]
ECC}
EX3^CS}
ECS} X3^]
EX3^CG}
ECG} X3^]
EX3(CA}
ECA} X3(]
E
•CA
}
EX3(CU}
ECU} X3(]
E
•CU
}
Response
(Switcher to Host)
X3)] X3)
Ipn•
X3)]
Ipn•
X3@]
Ipt
X3$]
Ipz
Ipz+08:00
X3%]
Ipx
X3^]
Ipi
X3*]
Icc
X3^]
Ips
X3^]
Ipg
Ipa•
Ipa•
Ipu•
Ipu•
]
X3(]
]
X3(]
]
Additional Description
can be up to 24
alphanumeric characters or
hyphens (-). The last character
cannot be a hyphen.
In the command, the divider
between hours and minutes
can be a colon or a period. In
the response, it is a colon.
Set mail server, domain name
Read mail server, domainname
Set e-mail recipient
Example:
View e-mail recipient
EX3^,X4),X3(CM}
ECM}
EX4!,X4@
E
72,Jsmith@folklore.netCR
,CR
}
X3^,X4),X3(]
Ipm
X3^
X4),X3(]
,
X4!,X4@]
Ipr
Ipr72,Jsmith@folklore.net,
EX4!CR} X4@,]
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control 68
}
This command sets the
recipient of the e-mail. To
receive e-mail notifications,
you must then set the events
that the switcher reports,
using one or more separate
Set e-mail events (EM)
commands (see the example
below).
]
Show e-mail recipient address
X4@
for e-mail account
X4!
.
Command
ASCII Command
(Host to Switcher)
IP Setup Commands (continued)
Set e-mail events for recipient
Example:
Set DHCP on or off
Read DHCP on/off status
Set serial port parameters
Read serial port parameters
Configure receive timeout
Read receive timeout
Set mode
Read mode
Set verbose mode
Read verbose mode
Configure current port timeout
Read current port timeout
Configure global IP port timeout
Read global IP port timeout
EX4#X4!,X4$,X4%EM} X4%,X4%
EI(X4#
EX4^DH}
EDH} X4^]
EX4&*X4*,X4(,X5),X5!CP}
EX4&CP}
EX4&*X5$,X5%CE]
E
EX4&*X5@CY}
EX4&CY} X5@]
EX5#CV}
ECV} X5#]
E0*X5^TC}
E
E1*X5^TC}
E
X4!
)72
CE
} X5^]
0TC
} X5^]
1TC
,0(
X4$
),3(
Response
(Switcher to Host)
X4%
,...,
X4%
}
)EM
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Matrix Software
This section discusses the following topics:
• Matrix Switchers Control Program
• Using the Button Label Generator
The following software programs accompany the DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI switchers:
• The Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the switcher
via the RS-232/RS-422 port and the Ethernet port, and provides an easy way to set up
ties and sets of ties
• The Extron Button Label Generator, which enables you to design and print labels for
the DXP front panel buttons
Both programs are compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, and later versions
of Windows. Updates to these programs can be downloaded from the Extron web site
(http://www.extron.com).
Matrix Switchers Control Program
Installing the Software
The Matrix Switchers Control Program is contained on a DVD. To install the software
from the DVD to your computer hard drive, load the DVD in your computer. The disc
should start automatically (if it does not, run Launch.exe from the DVD drive). Follow
the instructions that appear on the screens. The Matrix software program occupies
approximately 1 MB of hard-drive space.
By default, the software installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\Matrix
Software directory and places two les (MATRIX Switcher + Control Program [MTRX.exe]
and MATRIX Switcher + Help [MTRX.hlp]) in it.•
NOTES: • The program controls most Extron matrix switchers; however, its operation is
limited to the features and configuration of your DXP.
• The DXP switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication
protocol from the rear panel Remote RS232/RS422 port, and RS-232 from
the front panel Config port. The DXP operates at 9600, 19200, 38400,
or 115200 baud rates. See “Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 Protocol
and Baud Rate (Rear Panel)” on page 42 to configure the Remote
RS232/RS422 and Config ports using the front panel buttons.
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Software Operation Via Ethernet
When a DXP switcher is connected to an Ethernet WAN or LAN, any number of users can
operate it, locally or remotely, using the Matrix Switcher Control Program. See “Ethernet
Connection” on page 9 for connection details.
Connection to the switcher via Ethernet can be password protected. There are two levels
of password protection: administrator and user. Administrators have full access to all DXP
switching capabilities and editing functions. Users can select inputs and outputs, set and
recall presets, and view all settings with the exception of passwords. If the same password
or no password is required for logging on, all personnel are logged on with administrator
privileges. Fields and functions that exceed user privileges are grayed out in the control
program when the operator is logged on as a user.
Ethernet protocol settings
The IP Settings/Options screen (shown on page 77) provides a location for viewing and,
if connected via the RS-232 or RS-422 link or if you are logged on via the Ethernet port
as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface (see “IP Setup” on
page 77 for more details).
Special Characters
The HTML language reserves certain characters for specic functions. The switcher does
not accept these characters in preset names, the switcher name, passwords, or locally
created le names. Use of the following characters is not recommended: {space} (spaces
can be used in names) + ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ and ?.
Using the Software
Many items in the Matrix Switcher Control Program are also accessible via front panel
controls (see the “Operation” section, starting on page 11), under SIS control (see the
“SIS Configuration and Control” section, starting on page 47), and via the web pages
(see the “HTML Operation” section, starting on page 101). The Matrix Switcher Help
Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program, itself.
1. To run the Matrix Switcher Control Program, click on the Matrix
Switcher
Electronics group or folder in the Start menu. You can access this
icon by selecting:
Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics > Matrix Switchers >
Matrix Switcher + Control Program
The Comm Port Selection window opens.
+ Control Pgm icon (shown at right) in the Extron
Figure 70. Comm Port Selection Window
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2. Choose the communication port through which the DXP is connected to the
computer:
• If you selected a Comm port, check the baud rate displayed in the Comm Port
Selection window. To change the baud rate, click the Baud button to display the
baud rate pop-up list. (After you click it, this button changes to OK.) Double-click
on the desired baud rate (available rates are 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200;
the default is 9600), then click OK and proceed to step 4.
Figure 71. Baud Rate Pop-up List
• If you selected IP [LAN], click OK and proceed to step 3.
• If you selected Emulate, click OK and see “Using Emulation Mode” on
page 97.
3. If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2, the IP Connection window opens.
Figure 72. Address and Password Entry for IP Connection
a. Check the Extron IP Address field in the IP Connection window. The field
displays the last Extron IP address entered.
If the IP address is correct: Proceed to step 3b.
If the address is not correct: Either click in the Extron IP Address field and
enter the IP address or click on the scroll down button ( ) and select from among
the recently used addresses.
NOTE: If your local system administrators have not changed the value, the
factory-specified default address, 192.168.254.254, is the correct
value for this field.
b. If the DXP is password protected, click in the
Password field and enter the
appropriate administrator or user password.
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c. Click Connect.
• If you logged on using the administrator password, the program connects you
to the DXP switcher with all of the administrator rights and privileges.
• If you logged on with the user password, the program connects you to the
DXP switcher with only user capabilities.
If an incorrect password is entered, the program beeps and returns to the password
entry display for you to enter another password.
4. The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program matrix window appears. The window
displays the current configuration of the attached matrix, with numbered boxes
representing the video inputs and outputs.
NOTE: Figures 73 (below) and 74 (on the next page) show a DXP 88 model,
which has 8 inputs and 8 outputs. The window for the DXP 88 has 8 input
boxes and 8 output boxes each for audio and video.
Figure 73. Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program Matrix Window (No Ties)
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Figure 74. Sample Matrix Window with Ties
Setting Up the Matrix Window
On the matrix window, the inputs and outputs are represented by boxes. You can assign
icons that represent your connected devices to each numbered input and output box.
1. Click on an input or an output box. The Input Devices or Output Devices dialog box
opens, providing icons for devices that can be connected to a switcher.
Figure 75. Input Devices and Output Devices Icon Windows
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software 74
2. Click and drag an icon from the devices screen to an input or output box on the matrix
window. Repeat for additional devices as desired.
3. In the Caption box, enter a caption for the device, if desired (for example, Camera 2).
This caption appears in the descriptive window that pops up when you pass the cursor
over an input or output box containing an icon (see the example below).
Figure 76. Pop-up Window for Input 4 Containing a Caption
4. When nished assigning icons, click OK to close the device window.
• To change an icon in an input or output box, drag the new icon to the box. It
replaces the previous one.
• To remove an icon from a box and leave the box empty, drag an empty
square to the box.
Alternatively, you can display the input and output numbers in the boxes instead of
icons. To do this, select Numbers in I/O Boxes from the Preferences pull-down
menu.
Managing Ties
On the matrix window, you can create, dissolve, and view input-to-output ties as follows:
• To create a tie, click and drag from an input box to an output box.
• To create a quick multiple tie, drag the desired input box to the word “Out” above
• To remove a tie, drag the output box to its tied input box or to the trash can.
• If Hold/Verify Changes has been selected from the Preferences menu:
A broken line appears, connecting the two boxes. If you want to undo the
preliminary tie at this point, click the Cancel button. The broken line disappears.
Click Take to confirm the tie. The broken line becomes solid.
• If Immediate Changes has been selected from the Preferences menu:
The tie is made immediately. No Cancel button is displayed.
the output column. The input is tied to all the outputs.
• If Hold/Verify Changes has been selected from the Preferences menu:
The tie line becomes broken. If you want to reinstate the tie at this point, click
Cancel. The broken line becomes solid again. Click Take. The broken tie line
disappears.
• If Immediate Changes has been selected from the Preferences menu:
The tie is undone immediately.
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• To view information on a specific input or output device, position the cursor
over that device in the matrix window. A pop-up window opens, showing the input
and output numbers, names (if captions were specified), details on the connections to
that device, and the frequency of the video signal being sent to or from it.
Figure 77. Matrix Window with Pop-up Information on Audio Input 1
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IP Setup
The IP Settings/Options window lets you view and, if connected via the RS-232 or RS-422
link or logged on via the Ethernet port as an administrator, edit settings unique to the
Ethernet interface. To display the IP Settings/Options window, select IP Options from the
Tools pull-down menu.
Figure 78. IP Settings/Options Window
CAUTION: Editing the following fields on the IP Settings/Options screen while
connected via the Ethernet port can immediately disconnect your
computer from the switcher:
• IP Address
• Gateway IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Use DHCP
• Administrator Password
NOTES: • Extron recommends editing the settings on this screen using the RS-232 or
RS-422 link and protecting the Ethernet access to this screen by assigning an
administrator password to qualified and knowledgeable personnel only.
• When the control program is connected to the DXP via RS-232 or RS-422,
the Administrator Password and User Password fields are not masked.
If a password has been inadvertently changed to an unknown value, you can
look up and, if desired, change a password in this window without knowing
the current password.
See “IP Addressing” on page 127 for basic information about IP addresses.
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Setting the IP address
The Matrix IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected matrix switcher.
This value is encoded in the flash memory on the switcher.
Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric sub-elds separated by periods.
Each eld can be numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeros, up to three digits total
per eld, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid.
The default address is 192.168.254.254, but if this conflicts with other equipment, you
can change the IP address to any valid value.
Edit the address eld as follows:
1. Click in the Matrix IP Address field. The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor.
2. Make any desired changes to the address.
3. Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Matrix IP
Address
field.
4. Click the Take button for the address change to take effect.
NOTE: Editing the IP Address field while connected via Ethernet can immediately
disconnect your computer from the DXP. It is recommended that you connect
via RS-232 or RS-422 to edit this field.
Setting the Extron name or descriptor
The Extron Name/Descriptor field contains the name used as the “from” information
when the DXP switcher e-mails notification of its failed or repaired status. The default
name or descriptor shown in this field is a portion of your product name, followed by the
last six characters of the unit MAC address (for example, DXP-DVI/HDMI-05-A6-2D).
This descriptor can be changed to any valid name, up to 24 alphanumeric characters or
hyphens.
NOTE: The following characters are invalid or not recommended in the Extron Name/
Descriptor
{space}.
field: + ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ ? and
Edit the Extron Name/Descriptor field as follows:
1. Click in the Extron Name/Descriptor field. The graphic cursor becomes a text
cursor.
2. Edit the name as desired.
3. Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Extron Name/
Descriptor
field.
4. Click the Take button for the name change to take effect.
Setting the gateway IP address
The Gateway IP Address field identifies the IP address of the gateway to the mail server
to be used if the DXP switcher and the mail server are not on the same subnet (see
“Setting the IP address,” above, for the valid address format).
Edit this eld as follows:
1. Click in the Gateway IP Address field. The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor.
2. Make any desired changes to the address.
3. Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Gateway IP
Address field.
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4. Click the Take button for the address change to take effect.
NOTE: Editing the Gateway IP Address field while connected via Ethernet can
immediately disconnect your computer from the DXP. It is recommended that
you connect via RS-232 or RS-422 to edit this field.
Setting the subnet mask
The Subnet Mask field is used to determine whether the DXP is on the same subnet as the
controlling PC or the mail server when you are subnetting. The subnet mask has the same
format as the matrix switcher IP and gateway addresses (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn).
For more information, see “Subnetting, a Primer” on page 131.
Edit this eld as follows:
1. Click in the Subnet Mask field. The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor.
2. Make any desired changes to the mask.
3. Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Subnet Mask
field.
4. Click the Take button for the changes to the mask to take effect.
NOTE: Editing the Subnet Mask field while connected via Ethernet can immediately
disconnect your computer from the DXP. It is recommended that you connect
via RS-232 or RS-422 to edit this field.
Hardware Address field
The hardware (MAC) address consists of six pairs of alphanumeric characters in the format
xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx. The MAC address is hard coded in the DXP switcher and cannot be
changed.
Enabling and disabling DHCP
Selecting the Use DHCP check box directs the DXP to ignore any entered IP addresses and
to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol (DHCP) server (if the
network is DHCP capable). Contact the local system administrator for information about
DHCP on your system.
NOTE: Selecting or deselecting this check box while connected via Ethernet can
immediately disconnect your computer from the DXP. It is recommended that
you connect via RS-232 or RS-422 to edit this field.
Setting the date
The Date eld displays the current date in the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) zone. If
necessary, adjust the date as follows:
1. Click in the field. A date editing field appears, displaying the date in the format
M(M)/D(D)/YYYY. Leading zeros are not used. The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor
in the date editing field.
2. Edit the eld as desired to set the proper date. Leading zeros are optional.
3. Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Date field.
4. Click the Take button for the date change to take effect.
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Setting the local time
The Time (local) field displays the current time in the local time zone. If necessary, click
the Sync Time to PC button to set the switcher to the internal time on your computer, or
adjust the time manually as follows:
1. Click in the Time (local) field. A time editing field appears with the date in the format
HH:MM:SS (00:00:00 to 23:59:59). The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor in the time
editing field.
2. Edit the eld as desired to set the proper time. Remember to use 24-hour time.
Leading zeros are optional.
3. Press the <Tab> key or click in another field to exit the Time field.
4. Click the Take button for the time change to take effect.
Sync Time to PC button
Clicking the Sync Time to PC button causes the computer you are operating to send its
internal time to the switcher in a set time command.
Setting the offset from GMT
The GMT field displays the amount of hours and minutes that the local time varies from the
GMT international time reference. If necessary, adjust the offset as follows:
1. Click in the GMT field. An offset editing field appears with the offset in the format
±HH:MM (–12:00 to +14:00). The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor in the set offset
field.
2. Edit the eld as desired to set the proper offset. Leading zeros are optional. Some time
zones are on the half-hour (30 minutes).
3. Press the <Tab> key or click in another field to exit the set offset field.
4. Click the Take button for the offset change to take effect.
Enabling daylight savings time
When daylight savings time is enabled, the switcher updates its internal clock between
daylight savings time and standard time in the spring and fall on the date that the time
change occurs in your location. When daylight savings time is turned off, the switcher
does not adjust its time reference.
Select the Use Daylight Savings check box to enable daylight savings time.
Setting the administrator password
The Administrator Password field displays the password required to log on to the
DXP switcher via the Ethernet port with all administrator rights and privileges. Passwords
are case-sensitive and are limited to 12 uppercase and lowercase alphanumeric characters.
While you are logged on as a user, this eld is masked with asterisks (
security measure.
NOTES: • The following characters are invalid or not recommended in passwords:
+ ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ ? and {space}.
• Editing the Administrator Password eld while connected via Ethernet
can immediately disconnect your computer from the DXP. It is recommended
that you connect via RS-232 or RS-422 to edit this field.
************) as a
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Edit Administrator Password field as follows:
1. Click in the Administrator Password field. The graphic cursor becomes a text
cursor.
2. Make any desired changes to the case-sensitive password.
3. Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the
Administrator Password field.
4. Click the Take button for the password change to take effect.
Setting the user password
The User Password field displays the password required to log on to the DXP switcher via
the Ethernet port as a user, without all administrator rights and privileges. Passwords are
case-sensitive and are limited to 12 uppercase and lowercase alphanumeric characters.
While you are logged on as a user, this eld is masked with asterisks (************) as a
security measure.
NOTES: • An administrator password must be created before a user password can be
created.
• The following characters are invalid or not recommended in passwords:
+ ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ ? and {space}.
Edit this eld as follows:
1. Click in the
2. Make any desired changes to the case-sensitive user password.
3. Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the User
Password field.
4. Click the Take button for the password change to take effect.
User Password field. The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor.
Setting the mail server IP address
The Mail Server IP Address field displays the IP address of the mail server that handles
the e-mail for the facility in which the DXP switcher is installed (see “Setting the IP
address” on page 78 for the valid address format).
Edit this eld as follows:
1. Click in the Mail Server IP Address field. The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor.
2. Make any desired changes to the mail server IP address.
3. Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the mail server IP
address field.
4. Click the Take button for the address change to take effect.
Setting the mail server domain name
The Mail Server Domain Name field displays the domain name that the DXP switcher uses
to log on to the e-mail server. Standard domain conventions (such as xxxxx@xxx.com)
apply.
NOTE: The following characters are invalid or not recommended in a domain name:
+ ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ ? and {space}. The @
character is acceptable only as the lead-in to the domain name (such as
@folklore.net).
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Edit the Mail Server Domain Name field as follows:
1. Click in the Mail Server Domain Name field. The graphic cursor becomes a text
cursor.
2. Edit the name as desired.
3. Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Mail Server
Domain
Name field.
4. Click the Take button for the name change to take effect.
Entering e-mail addressee information
The eight E-mail Addressee fields permit the administrator to identify the e-mail
addresses of the personnel to whom the DXP switcher e-mails notification of its failure and
repair status. The following figure shows a typical e-mail from the switcher.
DXP-DVI/HDMI-05-8E-15 - Power Supply Fixed
DXP-DVI/HDMI-05-8E-15@folklore.com
To: Charley Adams
Thu. 11 May 2010 13.02.37
Unit Name = DXP-DVI/HDMI-05-8E-15
Unit IP Address = 100.25.112.9
Figure 79. Typical DXP E-mail
The radio buttons and check boxes associated with each address field permit the
administrator to specify specific e-mail requirements for each recipient.
Edit these elds and controls as follows:
1. Click in the desired E-mail Addressee field. The graphic cursor becomes a text
cursor.
2. Edit the e-mail address as desired. Standard e-mail address conventions
(such as xxxxx@xxx.com) apply.
3. Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the e-mail
addressee field.
4. Use the check boxes associated with each addressee to select the options about which
the addressee will be e-mailed: missing inputs or power supply.
5. When you select either a radio button or a check box for an addressee, the oating
box that contains the input numbers is displayed on the Input Settings/Options
screen. Select the inputs that need monitoring by clicking on their numbers in this box.
Selected input numbers are displayed in white on a blue field.
To deselect an input number, click on it again.
Figure 80. Selecting Inputs to Monitor
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6. Use the radio buttons associated with each addressee to select whether the addressee
will be e-mailed about failures, fixes, both, or will not be notified. The None radio
button is useful for temporarily removing personnel from the e-mail list when they are
unavailable, such as when traveling or on vacation.
7. If desired, click the Send test E-mail button to test the e-mail function.
8. Click the Take button for the e-mail address changes to take effect.
Updating the Firmware
The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the
DXP control board without needing to take the switcher out of service, open its enclosure,
and replace the firmware chip.
Update the DXP rmware as follows:
NOTE: The update firmware utility is for replacing the firmware that controls all
switcher operation. This is not the page to insert your own HTML pages. See
“Uploading HTML Files” on page 85 to insert custom HTML pages.
1. Go to the Extron web site, www.extron.com, and download the latest firmware file
to your computer.
a. On the Extron web page, select the
b. On the Download Center page, click the Firmware link on the left sidebar menu.
c. Click on the name of your DXP switcher.
d. On the next screen, fill in the required information, then click the Download
product
e. On the File Download - Security Warning window, click Save.
f. On the Save As window, browse to the folder where you want to save the
firmware file, and click Save. The firmware installation file is placed on your hard
drive.
2. Start the Matrix Switcher Control Program and connect to the DXP switcher (see steps
1 through 4 under “Using the Software” on page 71 for the procedure).
Downloads tab.
name_firmware version.exe button.
NOTE: The Ethernet connection is much faster than an RS-232 or RS-422
connection. Extron recommends using the Ethernet connection rather
than the serial port for firmware uploads.
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3. From the Tools menu, select Update Firmware.... The Select Files to Upload to
Extron Server... window opens.
4. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware file and select the file.
Figure 81. Select Files to Upload Window with Firmware File Selected
NOTES: • Valid firmware files must have the file extension .S19. Any other file
extension is not a firmware upgrade.
• The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the
DXP switcher. If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason, the
switcher reverts to the factory-installed firmware.
5. Click
Open. A confirmation prompt window opens, reminding you that loading the
selected .s19 file reprograms the device firmware.
6. Click OK to continue with the upload. A status window appears, showing the progress
of the upload. The firmware upload to the DXP switcher may take a few minutes.
7. When the upload is complete, another prompt window appears, informing you that
the new firmware upgrade will cause the DXP to reset, which will terminate the
connection with your computer and close the control software. Click OK.
If you want to continue using the Matrix Switcher Control Program, you must restart
it.
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Uploading HTML Files
You can create customized HTML pages for the DXP to display. The HTML Files List
window (shown below) provides a way to view the contents of the DXP file system and to
upload custom HTML pages to the switcher.
Figure 82. HTML Files List Window
NOTES: • The files listed in the figure above are shown for example only and may not
• The HTML Files List window is for inserting your own HTML pages. This
• The following characters are invalid or not recommended in file names:
be present on your switcher.
is not the window used to replace the firmware that controls all switcher
operation. See “Updating the Firmware” on page 83 to update the
firmware.
+ ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ ? and {space}.
Upload HTML pages as follows:
1. Connect the PC to the DXP via the rear panel Remote RS232/RS422 port, the front
panel Cong port, or the Ethernet port.
2. Start the Matrix Switcher Control Program and connect to the DXP switcher (see steps
1 through 4 under “Using the Software” on page 71 for the procedure).
3. From the
Tools menu, select HTML File Manager. The HTML Files List window opens.
4. Click the Pick File(s)to Load to Server button. The Select Files to Upload to
Extron Server window opens.
5. Navigate to the folder where you saved the HTML les and select them.
NOTES: • To select multiple files, hold the <Ctrl> key while you click on the desired
files.
• If you want one of the HTML les that you created to be the default
start-up page, name the file “index.html.” The DXP switcher looks for
that file name when you first connect to it using an Internet browser.
6. Click the
Open button. The file uploading process may take a few minutes.
7. Click the Update button to confirm the upload.
8. Click the Close button to exit the HTML Files List window.
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Window Buttons, Menus, and Trash Can (Right Column)
The buttons, drop-down menus, and trash can icon on the right side of the matrix window
perform the following functions:
• Power — This button is unavailable for DXP switchers, because the DXP cannot be
powered on and off via software.
• Executive Mode — Allows you to lock out front panel operations, except for the
view-only mode functions (lock mode 2). When executive mode is enabled, the dot to
the right of this button is red.
• Room menu — Displays a list of up to 10 rooms. From this list you can select a room
to display in the window.
NOTE: A room is a subset of outputs that are logically related to each other, as
determined by the operator. The DXP switcher supports up to 10 rooms,
each of which can consist of 1 to 8 outputs.
•
Presets menu — Displays a list of up to 32 global presets and up to 100 room
presets (10 rooms with 10 presets per room). From this list you can select a preset to
display in the window. You can either activate the selected preset by clicking Go or
delete it by clicking Delete.
• Go — Activates the selected preset as the current configuration.
• Save as... — Allows the current set of ties to be saved as a preset. Enter the preset
number when prompted to do so.
• Delete — Deletes the selected preset.
• Take — Allows you to save to file any changes made to the displayed configuration.
• Cancel — Returns to the previous screen, undoing any changes you have made.
• Trash can — Drag and drop from an input or output box to the trash can icon to
undo all ties associated with that input or output.
Window Menus
The menu bar on the matrix window contains the following pull-down menus.
File menu
The File menu contains the following options:
• Save MATRIX settings as — Saves a complete set of
• Restore MATRIX settings from — Loads and
• Save This-Session’s settings — Performs the same function as Save MATRIX
• Restore Last-Session’s settings — Loads the icons and icon captions that were
• Select Printer — Displays a submenu of the printers for which your computer has
• Print Tie Map — Prints the tie set that is displayed on the screen.
• Exit — Closes the Matrix Switcher Control Program.
up to 132 presets (32 global and 100 room presets),
plus the last active setting (preset #0), to a file. Saved
settings include assigned icons and icon captions.
activates a previously saved settings file.
settings as, but you are not able to specify a file name to which it will be saved.
saved during the last session. If you saved the changes from the previous session
when you last exited the program, the ties from that session are loaded.
drivers. From this list you can select the target printer to print tie maps.
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Tools menu
The Tools menu contains the following options. Grayed out
options are unavailable on your switcher.)
• Assign Device Icons — Displays the complete set of input
and output device icons. You can drag any of these icons to the
input and output boxes. To remove an icon from an input or
output box, drag an empty square from this list to the input or
output box.
Figure 83. Devices Window
• Edit Device Palette — Allows you to add your own device icon graphics. For
instructions on using this editing window, press <F1> on your computer keyboard to
display a help page.
Figure 84. Device Palette Editor
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• Mute-Output settings — Displays the Channel Mute Settings window. On this
screen, use the slider bar to select an output to mute, then select the Video check box
in the Mute field. To mute all outputs at once, select the All check box.
Figure 85. Channel Mute Settings Window
• EDID settings — Opens the EDID Conguration window (shown below), which
enables you to set the EDID for selected inputs, and to save Output 1 to any of four
user defined outputs.
Figure 86. EDID Configuration Window
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To select or save an EDID le:
1. Click Advanced Info to open the EDID Record Viewer window, on which you can
display the EDID data for any selected output.
2. Save the EDID to a user-dened le (User-assigned EDID 37 through 40).
Figure 87. EDID Record Viewer
• HDCP status — Opens the EDID Conguration window, which contains a diagram
indicating which inputs and outputs have devices connected and which of the
connected devices are HDCP-compliant.
Figure 88. HDCP Compliance Information on the EDID Configuration
Window
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• Update Firmware — Allows you to replace the firmware that is coded on the
switcher control board (see “Updating the Firmware” on page 83).
• IP Options — Allows you to set options for the IP connection (see “IP Setup,” on
page 77).
• HTML File Manager — Displays a list of HTML les installed on the switcher
and allows you to upload custom files to the switcher from a connected PC (see
“Uploading HTML Files” on page 85).
• Hardware status — Opens the System Status window, which provides an overall
view of the status of the matrix switcher, including the power supply status and
the individual voltages, the internal temperature, the Remote RS232/RS422 port
configuration, the number of IP connections, and the installed and updated firmware
status.
Figure 89. System Status Window
The text color on this screen indicates the following:
• Green — The component is operating properly.
• Red — The component has failed.
• White — The components are not installed.
NOTE: The DXP switchers are not available in custom configurations. Each model
has all available monitored components, such as power supplies, installed.
If you see the white “not installed” indication, the “not installed”
component may have become disconnected during shipment or rough
handling.
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• Name Presets — Opens the Names for Presets window, which contains a list of all the
room and global presets that you have defined.
1. Select a preset from the list and enter a name for it in the text box at the top of
the screen.
2. Click Take to confirm the name.
Figure 90. Names for Presets Window
NOTES: Preset names are limited to 12 upper- and lowercase alphanumeric
characters, {space}, and the _ : = and / characters.
The following characters are invalid or not recommended in preset names:
+ ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ’ ‘ “ ” ; : | \ and ?.
Show RS-232 strings — Displays the ASCII commands that are used by the current
•
conguration. You can refer to these for SIS programming (see the SIS Configuration
and Control section, starting on page 47, for information on entering SIS commands).
Figure 91. RS-232 Program Strings Window
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• I/O Group settings — Allows you to establish input-output groups.
1. Drag two or more of the small boxes representing inputs or outputs to one of the
input or output Group boxes. You can drag boxes to a Group box from the Free
section or from another Group section.
2. Repeat step 1 as desired.
3. Click Take to establish the groups.
Figure 92. Input/Output Groups Window
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• Room configuration — Allows you to assign outputs to rooms or delete outputs
from rooms.
1. Drag one or more of the small boxes representing outputs to one of the Room
boxes.
2. Repeat step 1 as desired to form additional rooms.
3. Click Take to establish the rooms.
NOTE: A room is a subset of outputs that are logically related to each other, as
determined by the operator. The DXP switcher supports up to 10 rooms,
each of which can consist of from 1 to 16 outputs.
Figure 93. Room Configuration Window
• Initialize — Displays the Initialize & Clear window, on which you can select,
initialize, and clear any or all of the following: ties, presets, groups, preset titles, I/O
icons, and I/O icon names.
Figure 94. Initialize & Clear Window
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Preferences menu
The Preferences menu contains the following options:
• Immediate changes — Specifies that the configuration
changes you make take effect immediately, without the
need to click a Take button. (When you select this option,
the Take and Cancel buttons are removed from the matrix
window.)
• Hold/Verify Changes — Delays implementation of
configuration changes until the Take button is clicked.
• Ties as Lines — Displays ties as lines between input and
output boxes.
Fig_Ties Shown as Lines
Figure 95. Ties Shown as Lines
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