Extron electronics DXP 44 4K PLUS, DXP 84 4K PLUS, DXP 88 4K PLUS User Manual

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series

4K HDMI Switchers

User Guide

Matrix Switchers

68-2939-01 Rev. A

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Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions • English

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voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric
shock.

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to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
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For information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF
compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and
Regulatory Compliance Guide, part number 68-290-01, on the Extron
website, www.extron.com.

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darauf aufmerksam machen, dass im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses
Produktes gefährliche Spannungen herrschen, die nicht isoliert sind und
die einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen können.

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Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

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mantenimiento recogidas en la documentación proporcionada con el
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de normativas, compatibilidad electromagnética, accesibilidad y temas
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produit d’une tension électrique dangereuse susceptible de provoquer
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signale à l’utilisateur des instructions d’utilisation ou de maintenance
importantes qui se trouvent dans la documentation fournie avec le
matériel.

Pour en savoir plus sur les règles de sécurité, la conformité à la
réglementation, la compatibilité EMI/EMF, l’accessibilité, et autres sujets
connexes, lisez les informations de sécurité et de conformité Extron, réf.
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Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano

AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad

avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa
all’interno del contenitore del prodotto che può costituire un rischio di
scosse elettriche.

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avvertire l’utente della presenza di importanti istruzioni di funzionamento
e manutenzione nella documentazione fornita con l’apparecchio.

Per informazioni su parametri di sicurezza, conformità alle normative,
compatibilità EMI/EMF, accessibilità e argomenti simili, fare riferimento
alla Guida alla conformità normativa e di sicurezza di Extron, cod. articolo
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Инструкция по технике безопасности • Русский

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Copyright

© 2018 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.
The following registered trademarks(

®

), registered service marks(

SM

), and trademarks(TM) are the property of RGBSystems, Inc. or

ExtronElectronics (see the current list of trademarks on the Terms of Use page at www.extron.com):

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Configurator, GlobalScripter, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, HyperLane, IPIntercom, IPLink, KeyMinder, LinkLicense, LockIt, MediaLink,
MediaPort, NetPA, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, Show Me, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch,
StudioStation, SystemINTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VideoLounge, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP,
XTPSystems, and ZipClip

Registered Service Mark

(SM)

: S3 Service Support Solutions

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Suppression), Codec Connect, DDSP(Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (DynamicMotionInterpolation), DriverConfigurator,
DSPConfigurator, DSVP(Digital Sync Validation Processing), eLink, Entwine, EQIP, Everlast, FastBite, FOX, FOXBOX,
IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, Opti-Torque, PendantConnect, ProDSP, QS-FPC(QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller), Room
Agent, Scope-Trigger, ShareLink, SIS, SimpleInstructionSet, Skew-Free, SpeedNav, Triple-Action Switching, True4K, Vector™ 4K ,
WebShare, XTRA, and ZipCaddy

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. The ClassA limits 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 interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

NOTES: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/

EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the “Extron Safety and

Regulatory Compliance Guide” on the Extron website.

Battery Notice

This product contains a battery. Do not open the unit to replace the battery. If the
battery needs replacing, return the entire unit to Extron (for the correct address, see the
Extron Warranty section on the last page of this guide).

CAUTION: Risk of explosion. Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type. Dispose

of used batteries according to the instructions.

ATTENTION : Risque d’explosion. Ne pas remplacer la pile par le mauvais type de pile.

Débarrassez-vous des piles usagées selon le mode d’emploi.

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起こすことがあります。 その場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求されることがあります。
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Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

The following notifications are used in this guide:

WARNING: Potential risk of severe injury or death.
AVERTISSEMENT : Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort.

CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury.
ATTENTION : Risque de blessuremineure.

ATTENTION:

• Risk of property damage.

• Risque de dommages matériels.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,0p1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C.0
[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE}

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font
shown here:

Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are
written in the font shown here:

Specifications Availability

Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Extron Glossary of Terms

A glossary of terms is available at http://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses used in this

guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital letter
“o.”

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32
C:\Program Files\Extron

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t
SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

From the File menu, select New.

Click the OK button.

Contents

Introduction............................................................ 1

About this Guide ................................................. 1

About the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series Matrix

Switchers .......................................................... 1

Features ............................................................. 2

EDID Minder ....................................................... 3

Managing EDID............................................... 3

Factory Loaded EDID .................................... 4

Assigned Output EDID .................................... 4

Application Diagram ........................................... 5

Installation .............................................................. 6

Rear Panel .......................................................... 6

Connecting to the LAN Port ................................ 9

Connecting to the Remote RS-232 Port ........... 10

Securing the HDMI Connectors Using the

LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket .................. 11

Operation .............................................................. 12

Definitions ......................................................... 12

Front Panel Controls and Indicators .................. 13

Powering On .................................................... 16

Creating or Changing a Configuration ............... 16

Creating Ties ............................................... 17

Adding a Tie to a Set of Ties ........................ 19

Removing a Tie from a Set of Ties ............... 20

Viewing a Configuration .................................... 21

Saving and Recalling Presets ............................ 22

Muting and Unmuting Outputs from the Front

Panel ............................................................... 23

Viewing the Mute Status ............................... 24

Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel

(Executive Modes) ........................................... 25

Selecting Front Panel Lock Mode 2 or

Toggling between Lock Modes 2 and 0 ....... 25

Selecting Front Panel Lock Mode 2 or

Toggling between Lock Modes 2 and 1 ....... 26

Switching from Lock Mode 1 to Lock

Mode 0 ........................................................ 26

Power Save Modes .......................................... 26

Resetting .......................................................... 27

Resetting the System from the Front Panel ... 27
Resetting Using the Rear Panel Reset

Button ......................................................... 28

Selecting the Remote RS-232 Port Baud

Rate ................................................................ 30

Troubleshooting ................................................ 31

Configuration Worksheets................................. 31

Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment ... 32

Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration .... 33

Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration ..... 33

Worksheet Form ........................................... 34

SIS Configuration and Control ........................ 35

Connection Methods ........................................ 35

Host and Matrix Switcher Communication ........ 35

Copyright Information ................................... 35

Device-Initiated Messages ............................ 36

Error Responses ........................................... 37

Connection Timeouts ................................... 37

Number of Connections ................................ 37

SIS Overview .................................................... 38

Using the Command and Response Table .... 38

Verbose Mode .............................................. 38

Symbol Definitions ........................................ 39

Command and Response Table for SIS

Commands ..................................................... 43

Configuration Software ..................................... 57

Software Installation.......................................... 57

Software Download Center Page .................. 57

PCS Product Page ....................................... 59

Software Connection ........................................ 60

Device Discovery Panel ................................. 61

TCP/IP Panel ................................................ 62

Offline Device Preview ................................... 63

Help File Access ............................................... 64

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Contents

vii

Internal Web Page .............................................. 65

Web Page Access ............................................ 65

Web Page Components ................................... 66

Input Status Panel ........................................ 66

Output Status Panel ..................................... 67

Communication Settings Panel ..................... 67

Device Info Panel .......................................... 68

Date/Time Settings Panel ............................. 69

Passwords Panel .......................................... 71

Configure This Device Panel ......................... 71

Reference Information ...................................... 72

Mounting the Switcher ...................................... 72

UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting .................. 72

Rack Mounting Procedures .......................... 72

Network Setup ................................................. 73

What is an IP Address?................................. 73

Choosing IP Addresses ................................ 73

Subnet Mask ................................................ 74

Pinging for the IP Address ............................ 74

Connecting as a Telnet Client ........................ 75

Subnetting, a Primer ..................................... 77

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Contents viii

Introduction

This section gives an overview of the Extron DXP HD 4K PLUS matrix switchers, describes
significant features of the series, and provides application diagrams. Topics in this section
include:

• About this Guide

• About the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series Matrix Switchers

• Features

• EDID Minder

• Application Diagram

About this Guide

This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the DXP HD 4K
PLUS Series matrix switchers. In this guide, the terms “DXP,” “switcher,” and “DXP matrix
switcher” are used interchangeably to refer to any or all DXP HD 4K PLUS Series models.

About the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series Matrix Switchers

The DXP HD 4K PLUS Series are high performance HDMI matrix switchers for computer
and video resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz They support HDMI 2.0b specifications, including
data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio
formats. These switchers are HDCP 2.2 compliant and incorporate Extron technologies
including SpeedSwitch, EDID Minder, and Key Minder. HDMI input equalization and output
regeneration ensure reliable system operation. Digital audio can be de-embedded from any
input and assigned to digital or analog stereo outputs. The following models are available in
fixed matrix sizes:

• DXP 44 HD 4K PLUS — 4 inputs by 4 outputs with 2 audio outputs

• DXP 84 HD 4K PLUS — 8 inputs by 4 outputs with 2 audio outputs

• DXP 88 HD 4K PLUS — 8 inputs by 8 outputs with 2 audio outputs

The DXP HD 4K PLUS Series are designed for use with computers equipped with 4K
graphics cards, media players and similar signal sources, and 4K native resolution displays.
With a maximum data rate of 18 Gbps, the switchers support computer and video
resolutions up to 4096x2160 @ 60 Hz with 8-bit color in 4:4:4 color space.

To maintain signal integrity, these switchers feature automatic cable equalization on inputs
and output reclocking to reshape and restore timing of the video signal at each HDMI
output. These features combined with Extron Pro Series High Speed HDMI Cables allow
longer 4K signal runs, reducing the need for additional signal conditioning equipment
by compensating for weak source signals or signal loss on long cable runs. Additionally,
+5 VDC, 250 mA power is available on the outputs for peripheral devices.

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Introduction 1

Features

• Supports computer and video resolutions up to and including 4K, including

1080p @ 60 Hz Deep Color.

• Supports HDMI 2.0b specification features, including data rates up to 18 Gbps,

Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats.

• HDMI audio de-embedding with digital S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)

and analog stereo audio outputs — The DXP HD 4K PLUS Series can extract
embedded HDMI two-channel LPCM audio to S/PDIF digital and analog audio outputs.
It can also extract Dolby® or DTS® encoded bitstream audio to the S/PDIF outputs. The
matrix switchers feature multiple sets of S/PDIF and analog outputs, supporting audio
assignment from any HDMI input source.

• S/PDIF audio output — The DXP HD 4K PLUS Series includes two S/PDIF outputs for

2-channel LPCM audio or encoded standard definition bitstream audio for Dolby or DTS
multi-channel surround sound.

• HDCP 2.2 compliant — Ensures display of content-protected media and

interoperability with other HDCP-compliant devices.

• User-selectable HDCP authorization — Allows individual inputs to appear HDCP

compliant or non-HDCP compliant to the connected source, which is beneficial if the
source automatically encrypts all content when connected to an HDCP-compliant
device. Protected material is not passed in non-HDCP mode.

• SpeedSwitch Technology provides high switching speed for HDCP-encrypted

content.

• Key Minder continuously verifies HDCP compliance for quick, reliable

switching — Key Minder authenticates and maintains continuous HDCP encryption
between input and output devices to ensure quick and reliable switching in professional
AV environments, while enabling simultaneous distribution of a single source to one or
more displays.

• HDCP authentication and signal presence LED indicators — Front panel LED

indicators for signal presence and HDCP authentication provide real time feedback and
monitoring of key performance parameters.

• EDID Minder automatically manages EDID communication between connected

devices — EDID Minder ensures that all sources power up properly and reliably output
content for display (available through Product Configuration Software [PCS]).

• Support for High Dynamic Range video (HDR) — Enables greater contrast range

and wider color gamut by providing the necessary video bandwidth, color depth, and
metadata interchange capability for HDR video.

• Supports DDC transmission — DDC channels are actively buffered, allowing

continuous communication between source and display.

• HDMI to DVI Interface Format Correction — Automatically reformats HDMI source

signals for output to a connected DVI display.

• Automatic input cable equalization — Equalizes inputs to support signals up to 4K

resolution at greater distances.

• Automatic output reclocking — Reshapes and restores timing of HDMI signals at

each output, enabling transmission over long HDMI cables.

• Provides +5 VDC, 250 mA power on the HDMI outputs for external peripheral

devices

• Global presets — Up to 16 frequently used I/O configurations can be saved and

recalled using the front panel buttons, Ethernet, USB, or serial control. This time-saving
feature allows I/O configurations to be set up and stored in memory for future use.

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Introduction 2

• Rooming — All models can be programmed to group selected outputs into specific

“rooms,” each with its own set of unique presets. Each room can support up to 8
outputs. A total of 10 rooms, with 10 presets per room, are available.

• QS-FPC QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller — Discrete buttons for each input and

output allow for simple, intuitive operation.

• View I/O mode — Discrete LEDs for each input button allow easy viewing of actively

connected inputs and outputs for ease in troubleshooting.

• Output volume control — Provides the capability to mute one or all outputs at

any time. This allows, for example, content to be viewed on a local monitor prior to
appearing on the main presentation display.

• Audio breakaway — Provides the capability to break an analog audio signal on

output 2 away from its corresponding video signal and route it to the audio outputs,
allowing the analog audio channels to be operated as a separate switcher.

• Ethernet monitoring and control — Can be monitored, managed, or controlled over

a LAN, WAN, or the Internet using standard TCP/IP protocols.

• RS-232 control port — The matrix switcher can be integrated into a control system.

Extron products use the SIS (Simple Instruction Set) command protocol, a set of basic
ASCII code commands that allow for quick and easy programming.

• Product Configuration Software (PCS) — The Extron PCS program provides a

means of configuring multiple products using a single software application.

• Front panel USB configuration port — Enables setup, configuration, and firmware

updating without having to access the rear panel.

• Front panel security lockout (executive mode) — Prevents unauthorized use in

non-secure environments.

• Rack-mountable full rack width metal enclosure, 1U high

• Includes Lockit HDMI cable lacing brackets — Secure HDMI cables to the HDMI

connectors.

• Power save mode — The unit can be placed in a low power standby state to

conserve energy when not in use.

• Highly reliable, energy-efficient internal universal power supply — Provides

worldwide power compatibility, with high demonstrated reliability and low power
consumption for reduced operating costs.

EDID Minder

Managing EDID

EDID Minder ensures that each source connected to an input sees the EDID of a display,
even when that source is not selected for a display.

Depending on the selected EDID mode, the DXP can store the EDID of the connected
display automatically (default), or you can manually select a factory EDID file from a pre­determined list. This EDID file is written to a file located at each selected input within the
supported video group. All inputs support unique EDID emulation, HDCP, and HDCP
Authorization enabling or disabling.

You can manage EDID files using PCS (see the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series Help file). You
can also select and import EDID files using SIS commands (see the EDID Commands on
page 44). (EDID cannot be managed via the front panel.)

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Introduction 3

Factory Loaded EDID

The factory loaded EDID stored on the unit are taken from the Extron EDID Standards
Folder, which is created on the DXP by PCS. You can choose an EDID file from the folder
link via PCS or SIS commands. The HDMI inputs support digital Extron EDID files that
are 2 blocks or 256 bytes. The second block contains audio information. The HDMI EDID
support 2-channel PCM audio. The default Extron factory EDID file 1080p @ 60 Hz.

Assigned Output EDID

The DXP has four or eight memory slots, depending on the model, for the EDID of the
display connected to the output of the matrix switcher.

The unit automatically saves EDID information from the HDMI outputs whenever an output
is connected. The EDID information is saved until a new display or device is detected, and
the new EDID information overwrites the previous one. The EDID of each output is saved
and made available to any input slot. Assigned output EDIDs can be directly assigned to any
input via PCS.

EDID tables for DXP HD 4K PLUS

DXP 88 HD 4K PLUS (8 x 8) and DXP 84 HD 4K PLUS (8 x 4)

SIS Variable

X52

1 Input 1 (store) EXN_HDMI_1080p60_2Ch.bin Manually populated via PCS

2 Input 2 (store) EXN_HDMI_1080p60_2Ch.bin Manually populated via PCS

3 Input 3 (store) EXN_HDMI_1080p60_2Ch.bin Manually populated via PCS

4 Input 4 (store) EXN_HDMI_1080p60_2Ch.bin Manually populated via PCS

5 Input 5 (store) EXN_HDMI_1080p60_2Ch.bin Manually populated via PCS

6 Input 6 (store) EXN_HDMI_1080p60_2Ch.bin Manually populated via PCS

7 Input 7 (store) EXN_HDMI_1080p60_2Ch.bin Manually populated via PCS

8 Input 8 (store) EXN_HDMI_1080p60_2Ch.bin Manually populated via PCS

9 Output 1 N/A Automatically populated

10 Output 2 N/A Automatically populated

11 Output 3 N/A Automatically populated

12 Output 4 N/A Automatically populated

13 Output 5 N/A Automatically populated

14 Output 6 N/A Automatically populated

15 Output 7 N/A Automatically populated

16 Output 8 N/A Automatically populated

EDID Memory Slot Default EDID File Details

with sink from output 1

with sink from output 2

with sink from output 3

with sink from output 4

with sink from output 5

with sink from output 6

with sink from output 7

with sink from output 8

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Introduction 4

DXP 4 HD 4K PLUS (4 x 4)

net

net

Extr
Share

Wireless
Ga

SIS Variable

Application Diagram

HDMI

POWER
12V

--A MAX

ANT A ANT B

E

ANT A ANT B

E

HDMI

STATUS

SEND

INPUT

POWER

LINK

CONFIG

OUTPUT

OFF

DTP2 T 211

INPUTS

SIG LINK

OVER DTP2

AUDIO

IR

RS-232

DTP2 OUT

TxRx TxRxG

Extron
IPCP Pro 550

IP Link Pro
Control Processor

100-240V ~ 50-60Hz

5A MAX

Extron
DTP2 T 211

Transmitter

on

Link 250 W US

Collaboration

teway

1234

WiFi

1234

WiFi

CPUs

CATx Cable
up to 330’
(100 m)

X52

EDID Memory Slot Default EDID File Details

1 Input 1 (store) EXN_HDMI_1080p60_2Ch.bin Manually populated via PCS

2 Input 2 (store) EXN_HDMI_1080p60_2Ch.bin Manually populated via PCS

3 Input 3 (store) EXN_HDMI_1080p60_2Ch.bin Manually populated via PCS

4 Input 4 (store) EXN_HDMI_1080p60_2Ch.bin Manually populated via PCS

5 Output 1 N/A Automatically populated

with sink from output 1

6 Output 2 N/A Automatically populated

with sink from output 2

7 Output 3 N/A Automatically populated

with sink from output 3

8 Output 4 N/A Automatically populated

with sink from output 4

USB

12

USB

12

100-240V ~ 1.0A MAX

1

1 2

+-+-

TxRxGTxRxGTxRxGTxRxG SGSGSGSGRTSCTS

SWITCHED 12 VDC
40W MAX TOTAL

3

4

4 5 6 8

+-+-

TxRxGTxRxGTxRxGTxRxGRTSCTS

12 VDC

50-60 Hz

2 3 7

ShareLink 250 W

ShareLink 250 W

152

INPUTS

1234

1234

PWR OUT = 12W

+V

-SG

+S

eBUS

1 2 3 4 G

5678

5678

SGSGSGSG

FLEX I/O

RELAYSIR/SERIALCOM

Extron
MPA 601-70V

Power Amplier

HDMI

IPCP PRO 550

LAN

POWER
12V

1.3A MAX

6

INPUTS

L

(SUMMED)

R

HDMI

Ethernet

Audio

MPA 601-70V

TIMER OFF

G

70V OUTPUT

STANDBY
10V

50mA

(SUMMED)

L

R

R

V

C

G

CLASS 2 WIRING

REMOTE

3

7

Audio

4K Blu-ray Players

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY/ON

4

8

PQLS HDMIOPEN/CLOSE FL OFF

PQLS HDMIOPEN/CLOSE FL OFF

152

OUTPUTS

CONFIG

INPUTS

POWER
12V

AUDIO

--A MAX

CATx Cable
up to 330’
(100 m)

6

HDMI

STATUS

INPUT

LINK

OUTPUT

SEND
POWER

OFF

SIG LINK

DTP2 OUT

USB

USB

3

7

Extron

DTP2 T 211

OVER DTP2

IR

RS-232

DTP2 T 211

TxRx TxRxG

Transmitte r

4

8

S/PDIF

1

L

R

AUDIO OUTPUTS

2

Audio

INPUTS

L

(SUMMED)
POWER
12V

1.3A MAX

R

Extron
MPA 601-70V

Power Amplier

RESET

Ethernet

MPA 601-70V

TIMER OFF

G

70V OUTPUT

STANDBY
10V

50mA

(SUMMED)

L

R

R

V

C

G

CLASS 2 WIRING

REMOTE

Audio

Extron
SMP 351

Streaming Media Processors

100-240V --A MAX

USB STORAGE

50-60 Hz

HDMI

DXP 88 HD 4K PLUS

REMOTE LAN

RS-232

TxRx G

Extron
DXP HD 4K PLUS

4K/60 HDMI Matrix Switcher
with Audio De-Embedding

100-240V --A MAX

HDMI

USB STORAGE

50-60 Hz

TCP/IP

Network

MOUSE /
KEYBOARD

1

DIGITAL I/O

REMOTE

RS-232

2

1234G

TxRx

G

MOUSE /
KEYBOARD

1

DIGITAL I/O

REMOTE

RS-232

2

1234G

TxRx

G

Ethernet

3

AUDIO

B-Y

HDMI

HDMI

LOOPOUT

1

LR

4

AUDIOLR

LR

2

INPUTS-CH B

INPUTS-CH A

R-YVID

/Y

HDMI

3

AUDIO

B-Y

HDMI

HDMI

LOOPOUT

1

LR

4

AUDIOLR

LR

2

INPUTS-CH B

INPUTS-CH A

R-YVID

/Y

HDMI

OUTPUTS

AUDIOLR

HDMI

Facility

OUTPUTS

AUDIOLR

HDMI

RESET

LAN

RESET

LAN

LAN

SMP 351

Ether

Ether

SMP 351

RS-232

HDMI

Extron

STATUS

SEND

INPUT

POWER

LINK

CONFIG

OUTPUT

OFF

DTP2 R 211

DTP2 R 211

SIG LINK

OUTPUTS

POWER

OVER DTP2

AUDIO

12V

L

R

--A MAX

RS-323 IR

DTP2 IN

TxRx TxRxG

Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

Room 1

Receiver

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Room
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RS-232

HDMI

Extron

STATUS

SEND

INPUT

POWER

LINK

CONFIG

OUTPUT

OFF

DTP2 R 211

DTP2 R 211

SIG LINK

OUTPUTS

POWER

OVER DTP2

AUDIO

12V

L

R

--A MAX

Doc

Tuner

1 2 3

VCRLaptop PC DVD

Cam

Volume

Tuner

Channel

Presets

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654

Mute

987

Last

More
Presets

System

Audio
Control

Off

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RS-323 IR

DTP2 IN

TxRx TxRxG

Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

Room 2

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Figure 1. Application Diagram for a DXP 88 HD 4K PLUS

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Introduction 5

Installation

II

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This section describes the rear panels of the DXP HD 4K PLUS switchers and provides
instructions for cabling. It covers the following topics:

• Rear Panel

• Connecting to the LAN Port

• Connecting to the Remote RS-232 Port

• Securing the HDMI Connectors Using the LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket

Rear Panel

Most of the connectors are on the rear panels of the DXP HD 4K PLUS switchers.

WARNING: Remove power from the system before making any connections.
AVERTISSEMENT : Couper l’alimentation avant de faire l’installation électrique.

ATTENTION:

• Use electrostatic discharge precautions (be electrically grounded) when making

connections. Electrostatic discharge can damage equipment, although you may
not feel, see, or hear it.

• Prenez des précautions contre les décharges électrostatiques (soyez

électriquement relié à la terre) lorsque vous effectuez des connexions. Les
décharges électrostatiques peuvent endommager l’équipement, même si vous ne
pouvez pas le sentir, le voir ou l’entendre.

B

B

2

2

6

3

3

6

7

4

4

8

7

8

S/PDIF

S/PDIF

1

1

L

L

AUDIO OUTPUTS

AUDIO OUTPUTS

G
H
I

R

2

2

Analog audio outputs

S/PDIF audio outputs

AC power connector

DD

D

C

C

DXP 88 HD 4K PLUS

DXP 88 HD 4K PLUS

REMOTE LAN

RESET

RESET

REMOTE LAN

RS-232

Tx Rx G

Tx Rx G

R

100-240V ~ 1.0A MAX

100-240V ~ --A MAX

50-60 Hz

50-60 Hz

INPUTS

A

1

2

1

INPUTS

5

6

5

A
B
C

3

4

3

2

7

6

4

8

8

7

Input connectors

Output connectors

Reset LED

1

1

OUTPUTS

5

OUTPUTS

5

Reset button

D

Remote RS-232 port

E

LAN port

F

Figure 2. DXP 88 HD 4K Plus Rear Panel

NOTE: Figure 2 shows a DXP 88 HD 4K PLUS. The rear panels of the DXP 44 and

DXP 84 models are identical to this model except for the number of inputs and
outputs:

• DXP 44 HD 4K PLUS — 4 inputs and 4 outputs

• DXP 84 HD 4K PLUS — 8 inputs and 4 outputs

• DXP 88 HD 4K PLUS — 8 inputs and 8 outputs

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Installation 6

Input connectors — Connect HDMI source devices (or DVI sources with the

LAN

A

appropriate adapters) to these female 19-pin type A HDMI input connectors.

LockIt cable lacing brackets, one for each HDMI input and output connector, are
provided with the DXP HD 4K PLUS. 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 Securing the HDMI Connectors

Using the LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket on page 11.

Output connectors — Connect HDMI output devices (or DVI devices with the

B

appropriate adapters) to these female 19-pin type A HDMI output connectors for
buffered video output (see Securing the HDMI Connectors Using the LockIt HDMI

Cable Lacing Bracket).

Reset LED — This green LED remains lit while the DXP has power. While the Reset

C

button (D) is being pressed and held, this LED blinks every 3 seconds to indicate the
level of reset that is initiated if the button is released at that point (see Resetting on
page 27 for more information).

Reset button — This recessed button initiates four levels (modes) of reset on the DXP

D

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).

Remote RS-232 port — Connect a host device, such as a computer or touchpanel

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control, to the switcher via this 3-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connector for serial
RS-232 control (see Connecting to the Remote RS-232 Port on page 10.

Connect the 9-pin connector end of the RS-232 cable to the serial port of your
computer or control system.

LAN port — Connect the DXP switcher to a computer, a network switch, or

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a control system via this RJ-45 connector. You can use a computer to configure and
control the networked switcher with SIS commands, the PCS configuration software, or
the HTML page that is embedded on the switcher (see Connecting to the LAN port
on page 9).

Ethernet connection indicators — The green and amber LEDs on the
LAN connector 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 (activity) LED indicates
transmission of data packets on the RJ-45 connector. This LED should flicker as the
switcher communicates.

The default Ethernet settings are:

IP address — 192.168.254.254
Subnet mask — 255.255.0.0
Gateway address — 0.0.0.0

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Installation 7

Analog audio outputs — Connect powered speakers, an amplifier, or other audio

Do not tin the wires!

Slee

No Ground Here

LR

G

output device to these 5-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connectors for 2-channel stereo
analog audio output. These connectors can de-embed LPCM audio that was routed
from any DXP HDMI input and convert it to a stereo analog signal.

NOTE: Analog output 1 and S/PDIF output 1 are always connected to the video

input tied to them. Analog and S/PDIF output 2 can be broken away (switched
separately from the video).

Figure 3 shows how to wire these connectors. Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the
audio cable to the extended tail of the connector.

Tip

Ring

ves
Tip

Ring

Balanced Audio Output

LR

Sleeves

No Ground Here

Tip

Tip

Unbalanced Audio Output

Figure 3. Wiring the Captive Screw Analog Audio Output Connectors

ATTENTION:

• For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeves to the ground contact. DO NOT

connect the sleeves to the negative (-) contacts.

• Pour l’audio asymétrique, connectez les manchons au contact au sol. Ne PAS

connecter les manchons aux contacts négatifs (–).

NOTE: The length of exposed wires is important. The ideal length is 3/16 inch

(5 mm).

S/PDIF digital audio outputs (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) — Use 75 ohm

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digital audio cables to connect audio signal processors (such
as the Extron SSP 7.1 Surround Sound Processor) or other

Tip (+)

compatible devices to these female RCA connectors (see the
illustration at right). The connected processor then converts
digital signals from these ports to analog for encoded

Sleeve ( )

standard definition bitstream audio for Dolby or DTS
multi-channel surround sound.

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NOTES:

• When the input audio is a high bit rate (HBR) audio stream, mute these outputs.

• S/PDIF output 1 and analog output 1 are always connected to the video input

tied to them. S/PDIF and analog output 2 can be broken away (untied).

AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord (provided) into this

connector to connect the switcher to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source.

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Installation 8

Connecting to the LAN Port

Insert T

Crossover Cable Straight-through Cable

When connecting a computer to the DXP LAN port, it is essential that you use the correct
Ethernet cables, and that they be properly terminated with the correct pinout (see figure 4).
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

• Do not stretch or bend the cables; this can cause transmission errors.

Pins:

12345678

Pin

wisted

Pair Wires

RJ-45

Connector

A cable that is wired as T568A at one end
and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs
reversed) is a "crossover" cable.

Figure 4. RJ-45 Connector and Pinout Tables

or Fast Ethernet.

End 1 End 2 End 1 End 2

Wire Color

1

White-green

2

Green

3

White-orange

4

Blue

5

White-blue

6

Orange

7

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.
Both ends of the cable can be T568B (as shown)
or T568A (not shown).

Wire Color

White-orangeWhite-orange

OrangeOrange

White-greenWhite-green

Blue

White-blue

GreenGreen
White-brown

Brown

T568B

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 a network via a network

switch

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Installation 9

Connecting to the Remote RS-232 Port

The DXP HD 4K PLUS switchers have a rear panel Remote serial port through which they
can be configured via SIS commands (serial commands that control the switcher through
this connector).

Wire the 3.5 mm captive screw Remote RS-232 connector as shown in figure 5.

Tx Rx

G

DXP HD 4K PLUS
Rear Panel
RS-232 Port

Tx Rx G

NOTES:

• If you use cable that has a drain wire, tie

the drain wire to ground at both ends.

• Connect a ground wire between the DXP
and the computer or control system.

Ground (G)
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)

Transmit (Tx)
Receive (Rx)

Figure 5. Wiring the Remote RS-232 Connector

See SIS Configuration and Control, starting on page 35, for definitions of the SIS
commands and Configuration Software, starting on page 57, for details on how to install
and use the control software.

NOTES:

• The switcher operates at 300 to 115200 baud. The default is 9600.

• See Selecting the Remote RS-232 Port Baud Rate on page 30 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.

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Installation 10

Securing the HDMI Connectors Using the LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing

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Bracket

After connecting an input or output device to an HDMI
connector, secure the connector in place with the
provided LockIt bracket (see the illustration at right):

1. Plug one or both HDMI cables into the panel

connection (1).

2. Loosen the HDMI connection mounting screw

from the panel enough to allow the LockIt lacing
bracket to be placed over it (2).

3. Place the LockIt lacing bracket onto the screw and

slide it up against the HDMI connectors. Tighten
the screw to secure the bracket (3).

ATTENTION:

• Do not overtighten the HDMI connector mounting screw. The shield to which it

fastens is very thin and can easily be stripped.

• Ne serrez pas trop la vis de montage du connecteur HDMI. Le blindage auquel

elle est attachée est très fin et peut facilement être dénudé.

4. Loosely place the included tie wrap around the HDMI connectors and the bracket (4).

5. While holding the connector securely against the lacing bracket, tighten the tie wrap,

then remove any excess length (5).

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111

555

222

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Installation 11

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 or Changing a Configuration

• Viewing a Configuration

• Saving and Recalling Presets

• Muting and Unmuting Outputs from the Front Panel

• Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel (Executive Modes)

• Power Save Modes

• Resetting

• Selecting the Remote RS-232 Port Baud Rate

• Troubleshooting

• Configuration Worksheets

Definitions

The following terms, which apply to Extron digital matrix switchers, are used in 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, pixel clock,

and audio channel configuration 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. This feature is
available only through PCS (see the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series help file).

• Global preset — A configuration that has been stored, consisting of a complete

map of all input and output connections. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it
becomes the current configuration. The DXP HD 4K PLUS can store up to 16 global
presets in memory.

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation 12

• Room — A subset of outputs that are logically related to each other, as determined by

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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 preset — A configuration consisting of outputs in a single room that has

been stored. When a room preset is recalled from memory, it becomes the current
configuration for the outputs assigned to that room only (none of the other outputs are
affected). Room presets can be saved and recalled only via SIS commands or the PCS
software.

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

NOTE: When the switcher is in either power-save mode (see Power Save Mode SIS

commands on page 51), all front-panel indicators are unlit with the exception of the I/O
Video LED, which blinks continuously.

The buttons on the DXP HD 4K PLUS front panels are grouped into two sets, with the input
and output buttons located on the left side of the control panel and the Control and I/O
buttons on the right.

Each DXP model has eight input buttons and output buttons, regardless of how many rear
panel input and output connectors it actually has.

NOTE: Although the DXP 44 and 84 both have eight input and eight output buttons, not

all these buttons are functional for making ties:

• DXP HD 4K PLUS 44 — Only input and output buttons 1 through 4 are functional,

except for creating and recalling presets (see Saving and Recalling Presets on
page 22).

• DXP HD 4K PLUS 84 — All input buttons are enabled, but only output buttons 1

through 4 are functional, except for creating and recalling presets.

At the right of each button is a bicolor LED that lights to indicate the button status or current
function. Depending on the operation, the button LEDs blink or light steadily when pressed.

The front panel buttons have multiple functions, which are classified as primary and
secondary.

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A

A

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A
B
C
D

B

B

INPUTS

8

Config port

Input buttons

Output buttons

Control buttons

CC

OUTPUTS

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DD

ENTER PRESET ESC I/O

8

I/O button

E

Audio and Video LEDs

F

Signal LEDs

G

HDCP LEDs

H

EE

VIDEO

AUDIO

FF

SIGNAL

HDCP

GG

DXP HD 4K PLUS SERIES

DIGITAL CROSSPOINT MATRIX SWITCHER

INPUTS

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Figure 6. DXP HD 4K PLUS 88 Series Front Panel

Figure 6 shows a DXP 88 HD 4K front panel. The DXP 44 and 84 front panels are identical
to this one except for the product names.

DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation 13

Config port — This USB mini-B port serves a similar communications function to

A

the rear panel Remote port, but is easier to access than the rear port after the matrix
switcher has been installed and cabled. Use a USB type A to mini-B cable to connect
this port to a USB connector on the computer to enable SIS commands to be sent from
the computer, connection to the PCS configuration software, and uploading firmware.

NOTE: A front panel Config port connection and a rear panel Remote port

connection can both be active at the same time. If commands are sent
simultaneously to both ports, the command that reaches the DXP first is handled
first.

Input buttons — The input buttons have the following functions:

B

Primary:

• Select an input.

• Identify the selected input.

Secondary:

• Save and recall presets (see Saving and Recalling Presets on page 22.

Output buttons — The output buttons have the following functions:

C

Primary:

• Select outputs.

• Identify the selected outputs.

Secondary:

• Save and recall presets (see Saving and Recalling Presets).

• Mute video and audio output (see Muting and Unmuting Outputs from the

Front Panel on page 23).

• De-embed HDMI audio signals from the input.

Control buttons — The three Control buttons have the following functions:

D

• Enter button — The Enter button has the following functions:

Primary:

• Save changes made on the front panel.

• Indicate that a potential tie has been created but not saved.

• Indicate that a preset has been selected to be saved or recalled but the preset

action has not been completed.

Secondary:

• Select 9600 baud rate for the Remote RS-232 port.

• Set the front panel lock mode (executive mode).

• In conjunction with the Preset and Esc buttons, place the switcher in serial

port configuration mode.

• Indicate that the Remote RS-232 port is set to 9600 baud in serial port

configuration mode (blinking).

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• Preset button — The Preset button has the following functions:

Primary:

• Place the switcher in preset saving mode to save a configuration as a preset,

and in preset recalling mode to activate a previously-defined preset.

• Indicate when preset saving mode is active (blinks) and when preset recalling

mode is active (lights steadily).

Secondary:

• Select the 19200 baud rate for the Remote RS-232 port.

• In conjunction with the Enter and Esc buttons, place the switcher in serial port

configuration mode.

• Indicate that the Remote RS-232 port is set to 19200 baud in serial port

configuration mode (blinking).

• Esc button — The Esc button has the following functions:

Primary:

• Cancel 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.

• Indicate that the escape function has been activated (blinks once).

Secondary:

• Select the 115200 baud rate for the Remote RS-232.

• With the Enter and I/O buttons, set the front panel lock mode.

• With the Enter and Preset buttons, place the switcher in serial port

configuration mode.

• Select 115200 baud for the Remote RS-232 port in serial port configuration

mode (see Selecting the Remote RS-232 Port Baud Rate on page 30).

• Indicate that the Remote RS-232 port is set to 115200 baud in serial port

configuration mode.

I/O button — For this button, selecting Video routes HDMI signals from any of the

E

inputs to any of the HDMI outputs, while selecting Audio routes the de-embedded
audio from any of the HDMI inputs to any of the S/PDIF and analog audio outputs.

The I/O button has two LEDs to its right: a green Video LED and a red Audio LED.
Press this button to toggle between video (green LED lights) and audio (the red LED
lights) for the selected input or output.

NOTE: The I/O Video LED blinks to indicate that the unit is in power save mode.

The I/O button has the following functions:

Primary:

• Select the signal type, audio or video, for the input or output.

• Select audio or video for the configuration that is being viewed.

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Powering On

Secondary:

• With the Enter and Esc buttons, select between front panel lock modes 2 and 0)

(see Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel (Executive Modes) on page 25).

• View the video or audio mute status of the selected input or output.

• Initiate system reset from the front panel (see Resetting the System from the

Front Panel on page 27).

Audio and Video LEDs — These two LEDs are located to the right of the I/O button

F

and light to indicate whether the selected input or output is audio or video. The Video
LED lights green when the I/O button is pressed to toggle to video. The Audio LED
lights red when audio is selected.

The I/O Video LED also blinks while the DXP is in power save mode 1 or 2 (see Power

Save Modes on page 26).

Signal LEDs — The DXP HD 4K PLUS has a green Signal LED for each input. Each

G

LED lights when a signal (TMDS clock activity) is present on the input.

HDCP LEDs — The DXP HD 4K PLUS has a green HDCP LED for each input, which

H

lights if the source connected to that input is HDCP encrypted.

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 as follows:

The front panel input, output, and I/O button LEDs blink red, then green, while the control
button LEDs blink green. All LEDs turn off except the I/O LEDs, which light steadily red for
several seconds. The I/O LEDs remain lit red while a self-test is performed, during which
the green Input Signal and HDCP LEDs also light in order in a clockwise circling pattern.
If error-free, the self-test ends with only one of the I/O LEDs lit, reflecting the previous
selection of audio or video. 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 last page of this guide for contact information in your area).

The current configuration, EDID information, and all presets are saved in memory. When
power is applied, the most recent configuration is retrieved. The previous presets remain
intact. The switcher powers up in full power mode (neither power save mode enabled).

Creating or Changing a Configuration

A configuration consists of one or more inputs, each tied to a set of one or more outputs.

• A tie is an input-to-output connection.

• A set of ties is an input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to

more than one input.)

• A configuration is one or more ties, one or more sets of ties, or a combination.

NOTE: If power save mode 2 is enabled (all front panel functions are disabled except for

mode 1 selection), you cannot use the front panel to make ties.

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. To create or change a configuration:

1. Press the Esc button to clear any input, output, or control indicators that may be lit.

2. Select to configure video or audio by repeatedly pressing the I/O button until the

desired LED is lit (green LED for video or red for audio).

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3. Select the desired input and outputs by pressing the input and output buttons.

VIDEO

Press the Esc button to clear all selections.

The LED blinks once.

• The input LEDs light one of the following colors:

• Green — Video only ties

• Red — Audio only ties

• The output LEDs light or blink one of the following colors:

• Green — Video only ties

• Red — Audio only ties (output 2 only)

NOTES:

• To indicate potential ties, output LEDs blink in the appropriate color when

an input is selected.

• To indicate current ties, output LEDs light steadily in the appropriate

color when an input is selected.

• To clear unwanted outputs, press and release the associated output buttons whose

LEDs are lit. To indicate potential unties, output LEDs blink the appropriate color
when an output is deselected (muted) but not untied from the input.

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 any 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 LED for the selected input lights (no

output LEDs light).

• As each input and output is selected, the associated output LED blinks the

appropriate color to indicate a tentative tie. LEDs 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.

Creating Ties

NOTES:

• Audio ties are made only with de-embedded audio.

• Before beginning to create ties, ensure the unit is not in power save mode 2 (see

Power Save Modes on page 26).

To tie an input to an output:

1. Press and release the Esc button to clear any input button, output button, or control

button indicators whose LEDs might be lit.

ENTER PRESET ESC I/O

Figure 7. Press the Esc button

AUDIO

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2. Select video or audio by pressing the I/O button until the desired LED lights (green for

Pr
select audio or video.

when video is selected.

The LED lights to indicate the selection.

Press one or more Output buttons.

•

•

(de-embedded audio outputs 1 and 2).

video or red for audio).

NOTE: You cannot select both audio and video for a tie at the same time. You must

repeat the tie process for each type of tie (audio and video) that you want to create
for the desired input and output.

For example, first create a video tie between an input and output, then create an
audio tie for the same input and output.

I/O

ess I/O button to

I/O

VIDEO

Lights green

AUDIO

Lights red when audio is selected.

Figure 8. Selecting Audio or Video using the I/O Button

3. Press the desired input button.

1

Figure 9. Selecting an Input for the Tie

4. Press the output buttons to which the input is being tied. Each selected output LED

blinks green for a video tie or red for an audio tie. The Enter LED also blinks to indicate
that a tie has been initiated.

Green blinking LED indicates a video-only tie.
Red blinking LED indicates an audio-only tie

1

or

1

ENTER

Blinking green LED indicates
the need to confirm the change.

Figure 10. Selecting an Output for the Tie

5. Press the Enter button. All button LEDs turn off.

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Adding a Tie to a Set of Ties

Press the I/O button to toggle video on.

The Audio LED is unlit when audio is deselected.

Press and release an Input button.

y outputs already tied to the selected

ENTER

Press and release the Output button to be

The

To add a new tie to a configuration:

1. Press and release the Esc button.

2. To select only video for the tie, press and release the I/O button to toggle video on.

The Video LED lights green when video is enabled. Deselect audio by pressing the I/O
button until the Audio LED is unlit (see figure 11).

I/O

Figure 11. Selecting Video Only

To select only audio for the tie, press and release the I/O button to toggle audio on.

The Audio LED lights red when audio is enabled. Deselect video by pressing the I/O
button until the Video LED is unlit.

3. Press and release the desired input button.

• If only video is selected, its LED lights green to indicate that video outputs can be

VIDEO

The Video LED lights green when video is selected.

Press the I/O button to toggle audio off.

AUDIO

tied to or untied from this input. Output button LEDs for any outputs already tied to
the selected input light green also (see figure 12).

The LED lights green to indicate that video
outputs can be tied to or untied from this input.

INPUTS

1

5

2

6

3

7

4

8

The LEDs for an
input light green to indicate the existing video ties.

OUTPUTS

1

5

2

6

3

7

Figure 12. Selecting an Input with Ties (Video)

• If only audio is selected, the LED for the selected input button lights red to

indicate that audio outputs (output 2 only) can be tied to or untied from this input.

4. Press and release the button for the output to be added to the tie. The LED for the

selected output button blinks green (for video only, see figure 13) or red (for audio only)
to indicate that the selected input is being tied to this output.

In addition, the Enter button LED blinks green.

added to the tie.
The LED blinks green to indicate that the
selected video input is being tied to this output.

OUTPUTS

1

5

2

6

3

7

4

8

4

8

PRESET ESC I/O

Enter button LED blinks green to

VIDEO

AUDIO

Figure 13. Selecting an Additional Output (Video)

5. Press the Enter button to confirm the tie. All button LEDs become unlit.

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