Extron electronics DXP DVI User Manual
Extron electronics DXP DVI User Manual

Extron electronics DXP DVI User Manual

Dvi, dvi pro, and hdmi series digital matrix switchers
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DXP DVI
DXP DVI Pro
DXP HDMI
DVI, DVI Pro, and HDMI Series
Digital Matrix Switchers
User Guide
Matrix Switchers
68-2192-01 Rev. B
09 12

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  • Page 1 User Guide Matrix Switchers DXP DVI DXP DVI Pro DXP HDMI DVI, DVI Pro, and HDMI Series Digital Matrix Switchers 68-2192-01 Rev. B 09 12...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and mainte- equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third nance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications the following are used: WARNING: Risk of severe bodily injury. A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or severe injury. ATTENTION: Potential Damage to Property. Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or associated equipment.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Saving and Recalling Presets ......29 Verbose Mode ..........51 Example 5: Saving a Preset ......29 Host-to-Switcher Instructions ......51 Example 6: Recalling a Preset ....... 30 Switcher-initiated Messages ......51 DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Contents...
  • Page 6 Replacing Button Labels ......103 Pinging for the IP Address ......126 Blank Button Labels ........104 Connecting as a Telnet Client ...... 127 Subnetting, a Primer ........129 DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Contents...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    The terms “DXP,“ “switcher,” and “DXP switcher” are used interchangeably in this guide to refer to all DXP models. “DXP DVI” refers to the two DVI models (non-Pro), “DXP DVI Pro” refers to the four DVI Pro models, and “DXP HDMI” refers to the four HDMI models.
  • Page 8: Features

    Power for external devices — +5 VDC, 250 mA power is available on the outputs • for external peripheral devices. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Introduction...
  • Page 9 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 DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Introduction...
  • Page 10: Application Diagrams

    Game Console Document Camera HD Satellite Receiver Media PC Server FULL HIGH DEFINITION 1080P VIDEO OUTPUT Blu-ray Player HD-DVD Player Figure 1. Application Diagram for a DXP 88 HDMI DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Introduction...
  • Page 11 LINK LINK HD Satellite Receiver FULL HIGH DEFINITION 1080P VIDEO OUTPUT HDMI-DVI Adapters DVD Player Blu-ray Player Laptop Laptop Figure 2. Application Diagram for a DXP 88 DVI Pro DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Introduction...
  • Page 12 MODE DVI-D OUTPUT AUDIO RS-232 1.0A MAX OVER FIBER ALARM FOXBOX 4G Rx DVI Plus Tx Rx DVI Projector Figure 3. Application Diagram for a DXP 88 DVI (Non-Pro) DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Introduction...
  • Page 13: Installation

    “DVI Pro – HDCP Compliant” designation. Fig_DXP HDMI rear panel HDMI - HDCP COMPLIANT HDMI INPUTS HDMI OUTPUTS LISTED 1T23 I.T.E. Figure 5. DXP 88 HDMI Rear Panel DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Installation...
  • Page 14 TMDS data 1 11 TMDS clock 17 DDC/CEC shield shield ground TMDS data 1– 12 TMDS clock– 18 +5 V power Hot plug detect Figure 7. HDMI Connector Pin Assignments DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Installation...
  • Page 15 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 11). DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Installation...
  • Page 16: Connections

    Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the DXP switcher • • Patch (straight-through) cable — Connection of the DXP to a network via a switch, router, or hub. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Installation...
  • Page 17: Rs-232 And Rs-422 Remote Connections

    TRS Plug Pin 2 Computer Rx line Pin 3 Computer Tx line Ring Pin 5 Computer signal ground Sleeve Figure 10. 2.5 mm Connector Cable for the Configuration Port DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Installation...
  • Page 18: Operation

    All models have 16 presets available from the front panel and 32 through RS-232/RS-422 or Ethernet. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 19: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VIEW ENTER PRESET VIDEO AUDIO CONFIG OUTPUTS DXP SERIES DIGITAL CROSSPOINT MATRIX SWITCHER Figure 11. DXP Switchers Front Panel DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 20: Input And Output Buttons

    • “Setting the Button Background Illumination” on page 44). Output buttons — The output buttons do the following: Primary functions (❏): Select outputs. ❏ Identify the selected outputs. ❏ DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 21: Configuration Port

    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. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 22 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, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 23: I/O Buttons

    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, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 24: Button Icons

    Labels” on page 101 for details on using the labeling software and the procedure for removing and replacing the translucent covers. INPUTS Computer Computer VTG 200 Document Camera OUTPUTS Figure 12. Example of Button Labels on a DXP Front Panel DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 25: Powering On

    While an input can be tied to multiple outputs, an output can be tied to only one input. • The DXP DVI (non-Pro) switchers do not support audio; only video ties can be created on these models. 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.
  • Page 26: Example 1: Creating A Set Of Ties

    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 models do not support audio, you cannot create audio ties. Pressing the Audio button has no effect.
  • Page 27 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 18. Example 1, Final Configuration DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 28: Example 2: Adding A Tie To A Set Of Video Ties

    CONTROL VIEW ENTER PRESET OUTPUT The Enter button blinks green to indicate the need to confirm the change. Figure 22. Select an Additional Output DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 29: Breaking Ties

    Press the Enter button. The selected input and output buttons and the Enter button become unlit, and the tie is broken. Example 3: Removing a Tie from a Set of Ties, on the next page, lets you practice this procedure. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 30: Example 3: Removing A Tie From A Set Of Ties

    The button blinks red to indicate the pending change: audio input will be untied. CONTROL VIEW ENTER PRESET OUTPUT The Enter button blinks green to indicate the need to confirm the change. Figure 28. Deselect the Output DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 31: Viewing A Configuration

    “Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs” on page 36). NOTE: The DXP DVI (non-Pro) series do not support audio ties. View the current configuration as follows: Press the Esc button to clear any remaining input, output, or control button selections.
  • Page 32: Example 4: Viewing Video And Audio, Audio-Only, And Video-Only Ties

    ENTER PRESET The button blinks once. Figure 31. Clear All Selections Press and release the View button to put the switcher in view-only mode. The View button lights red. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 33 (audio breakaway). OUTPUTS The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to Input 5 are either unlit or background illuminated. Figure 34. Deselect Video to View Only Audio Ties DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 34 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, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 35: Saving And Recalling Presets

    Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O N T R O L VIEW ENTER PRESET The button blinks once. Figure 38. Clear All Selections DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 36: Example 6: Recalling A Preset

    Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O N T R O L VIEW ENTER PRESET The button blinks once. Figure 42. Clear All Selections DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 37 PRESET VIEW INPUTS The Enter and Preset buttons return to unlit or background illumination. All input buttons return to unlit or background illumination. Figure 45. Press the Enter button DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 38: I/O Grouping

    (see the “HTML Operation” section, beginning on page 105), or the Matrix Switchers Control Program via RS-232, RS-422, or IP control (see the “Matrix Software” section, beginning on page 72). DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 39 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 39). DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 40: Example 7: Grouping Inputs And Outputs

    Press and release the Enter button to select group 1. The button lights to indicate the selection. C O N T R O L VIEW PRESET ENTER Group #: Figure 49. Select I/O Group 1 DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 41 The selected buttons light. INPUTS Press and release the Output 5 through Output 8 buttons. The selected buttons light. OUTPUTS Figure 52. Assign Inputs and Outputs to Group 2 DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 42: Muting And Unmuting Video And Audio Outputs

    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. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 43: Example 8: Muting And Unmuting An Output

    “Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel (Executive Modes)” on page 39). If front panel lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform steps 4 and 5, the actions are ignored. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 44 All input buttons and output buttons VIEW return to unlit or background illumination. < The View button returns to unlit or background illumination. Figure 58. Press the View Button to Exit View-only Mode DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 45: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel (Executive Modes)

    The Video and Audio buttons blink 2 seconds twice to indicate mode 0. VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO ENTER > Release the buttons. Figure 59. Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and Mode 0 DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 46: Selecting Lock Mode 2 Or Toggling Between Mode 2 And Mode 1

    Matrix Switchers Control Program and select from the menu before you perform this Save MATRIX settings as... File reset (see the “Matrix Software” section, beginning on page 72). DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 47: Resetting Using The Rear Panel Reset Button

    • The modes described in the table below are separate functions, not a continuation from mode 1 to mode 5. • There is no reset mode 2 for DXP. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 48 NOTE: Mode 5 reset clears most adjustments. To save these settings, use the Matrix Switchers Control Program and select from the menu before you Save MATRIX settings as... File perform this reset (see the Matrix Switcher Control Program help file for more information). DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 49 Soft Resets 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, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 50: Setting The Button Background Illumination

    Video — RS-232 Audio — RS-422 In this example, the port is set to RS-232 at 9600 baud. Figure 64. RS-232 or RS-422 Baud Rate Display Release the Control buttons. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Ensure that an active input is selected for output on the switcher. Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied. Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary. Call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline if necessary. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 52: Configuration Worksheets

    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, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 53: Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration

    System Test Preset # Title: Video ties: Fill in the preset number and use colors, dashes, and so forth to make connecting lines. Figure 69. Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 54: Worksheet Form

    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. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Operation...
  • Page 55: Sis Configuration And Control

    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 11. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 56: Ethernet Port

    If the switcher is password-protected, enter the appropriate administrator or user password. If the password is accepted, the switcher responds with Login User Login Administrator If the password is not accepted, the prompt reappears. Password DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 57: Connection Timeouts

    (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, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 58 The switcher initiates the Exe message when executive mode is toggled on or off from the front panel. “ ” is the executive mode status: = front panel unlocked, = all front panel functions locked, = only advanced functions locked. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 59: Switcher Error Responses

    + ~ , @ = ` [] {} < > ‘’ “” ; (semicolon) : (colon) | \ ? and {space}. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 60: Sis Commands For Dxp

    [ ] { } < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ + = Total inputs Total number of inputs for this switcher = Total outputs Total number of outputs for this switcher DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 61 0 = HDCP authorization off 1 = HDCP authorization on (default) NOTE: If the source requires HDCP authentication, ensure that HDCP authorization is set to On (the default). DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 62 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 8-channel audio • 2-channel audio consists of PCM, 2-channel audio (stereo). DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 63: Command And Response Table For Dxp Sis Commands

    = Input number 0 – maximum number of inputs for your model (0 = untied) = Output number 1 – maximum number of outputs for your model DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 64 (VM command) 0 = no signals muted, 1 = video only muted, 2 = audio only muted, 3 = video and audio both muted DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 65 00 – current ties for the room in view mode, 10 maximum = Room name 11 characters maximum for room names. Upper- and lowercase letters are valid. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 66 • 12 characters maximum for input, output, and global preset names • 11 characters maximum for room names • Upper- and lowercase alphanumeric characters are valid. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 67 = Global preset number 00 – 32. 00 = current preset = Room preset number 00 – current ties for the room in view mode, 10 maximum DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 68 NOTE: X% = Group number 1 – 4. 0 = ungrouped = Sync present 0 = no sync detected; 3 = signal detected DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 69 • 12 characters maximum for input, output, and global preset names • 11 characters maximum for room names • Upper- and lowercase alphanumeric characters are valid. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 70 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 (default). DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 71 X1& = Temperature Degrees Fahrenheit In RPM = Fan speed = Firmware version number to second decimal place (n.nn) = Verbose firmware version–description–upload date and time DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 72 = EDID file reference number 01 – 40 (32 = default 720p @ 60 Hz). See the on page 56. = EDID file data block 256 bytes of binary data DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 73 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, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 74: Ip-Specific Sis Commands

    = E-mail recipient address Typical e-mail address format (for example: nnnn@ xxx.com) = Notification selections, part 1 I = inputs F = fans P = power supply DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 75 = Time (in 10 ms increments) to wait 10 (= 100 ms, default) through 32767 for characters = Time (in 10 ms increments) to wait 2 (= 20 ms, default) through 32767 between characters DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 76: Command And Response Table For Ip-Specific Sis Commands

    Set e-mail events (EM) commands (see the example below). Example: Jsmith@folklore.netCR Ipr72 Jsmith@folklore.net Show e-mail recipient address E X4! X4@] View e-mail recipient for e-mail account DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 77 Read verbose mode Configure current port timeout X5^] Pti0* X5^] Read current port timeout Configure global IP port timeout X5^] Pti1* Read global IP port timeout X5^] DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 78: Matrix Software

    • Matrix Switchers Control Program • Creating Button Labels The following software programs accompany the DXP DVI, 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 •...
  • Page 79: Software Operation Via Ethernet

    Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics > Matrix Switchers > Matrix Switcher + Control Program. The Comm Port Selection window opens. Figure 71. Comm Port Selection Window DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 80 , is the correct 192.168.254.254 value for this field. If the DXP is password protected, click in the field and enter the Password appropriate administrator or user password. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 81 8 inputs and 8 outputs. The window for the DXP 88 has 8 input boxes and 8 output boxes each for audio and video. • The DXP DVI series do not support audio. For those models, this screen shows only a Video section. Figure 74.
  • Page 82: Setting Up The Matrix Window

    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 76. Input Devices and Output Devices Icon Windows DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 83: Managing Ties

    . The broken line becomes solid again. Click . The broken tie line Cancel Take disappears. has been selected from the menu: Immediate Changes Preferences • The tie is undone immediately. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 84 (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 78. Matrix Window with Pop-up Information on Audio Input 1 DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 85: Ip Setup

    Addressing” on page 125 for basic information about IP addresses. “IP DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 86 Gateway IP Address Make any desired changes to the address. Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Gateway IP field. Address DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 87: Hardware Address Field

    Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the field. Date Click the button for the date change to take effect. Take DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 88: Sync Time To Pc Button

    Ethernet Administrator Password can immediately disconnect your computer from the DXP. It is recommended that you connect via RS-232 or RS-422 to edit this field. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 89 + ~ , = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ ? {space} • character is acceptable only as the lead-in to the domain name (such @folklore.net DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 90 Selected input numbers are displayed in white on a blue field. To deselect an input number, click on it again. Figure 81. Selecting Inputs to Monitor DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 91: Updating The Firmware

    Software” on page 73 for the procedure). 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. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 92 DXP to reset, which will terminate the connection with your computer and close the control software. Click If you want to continue using the Matrix Switcher Control Program, you must restart it. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 93: Uploading Html Files

    The file uploading process may take a few minutes. Open Click the button to confirm the upload. Update Click the button to exit the HTML Files List window. Close DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 94: Window Buttons, Menus, And Trash Can (Right Column)

    From this list you can select the target printer to print tie maps. • — Prints the tie set that is displayed on the screen. Print Tie Map • — Closes the Matrix Switcher Control Program. Exit DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 95 — Allows you to add your own device icon graphics. For Edit Device Palette instructions on using this editing window, press <F1> on your computer keyboard to display a help page. Figure 85. Device Palette Editor DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 96 EDID settings enables you to set the EDID for selected inputs, and to save Output 1 to any of four user defined outputs. Figure 87. EDID Configuration Window DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 97 HDCP-compliant. (This option is grayed-out and unavailable on the DXP DVI series.) Figure 89. HDCP Compliance Information on the EDID Configuration Window DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 98 If you see the white “not installed” indication, the “not installed” component may have become disconnected during shipment or rough handling. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 99 You can refer to these for SIS programming (see the SIS Configuration and Control section, beginning on page 49, for information on entering SIS commands). Figure 92. RS-232 Program Strings Window DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 100 Group boxes. You can drag boxes to a Group box from the Free section or from another Group section. Repeat step 1 as desired. Click to establish the groups. Take Figure 93. Input/Output Groups Window DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 101 — Displays the Initialize & Clear window, on which you can select, Initialize initialize, and clear any or all of the following: ties, presets, groups, preset titles, I/O icons, and I/O icon names. Figure 95. Initialize & Clear Window DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 102: Preferences Menu

    Take • Ties as Lines — Displays ties as lines between input and output boxes. Figure 96. Ties Shown as Lines DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 103 (similar to front panel operation). • — Displays icons that you place in the I/O boxes in the matrix Icons in I/O boxes figure 96 window (see on the previous page). DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 104 Master-Reset and all I/O grouping. NOTE: This button does not reset the Internet protocol (IP) settings. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 105: Using Emulation Mode

    Matrix Switcher Control Program; you are not limited to the DXP. Double-click the icon in the Extron MATRIX Switchers + Control Program Electronics group or folder. On the Comm Port Selection window, select , then click Emulate DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 106 On the Save Emulated Matrix Settings window, enter a file name under which you want to save any changes to the file, and click Save Figure 100. Saving a New Emulation File DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 107: Using The Matrix Switcher Help File

    You can also create labels using the Button Label Generator software (see “Using the Button Label Generator” on the next page). DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 108: Using The Button Label Generator

    Clear Button remove the text and images from all the buttons, click Clear All Buttons To access the Button Label Generator help, select from the menu. Use Help Help DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 109: Replacing Button Labels

    Plunger Base Diffuser Clear Lens Button Label Pry the two pieces apart. Notch Separating the two- piece button here at the corner. Figure 103. Replacing a Button Label DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 110: Blank Button Labels

    Blank Button Labels DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software...
  • Page 111: Html Operation

    Press the <Enter> key. The switcher checks to see if it is password-protected. If the switcher is not password-protected, the System Status web page opens. • If the DXP is password-protected, the network password dialog box is displayed. • DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 112: Special Characters

    Use of the following characters is not recommended: and {space}. + ~ , @ = [ ] { } < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ ? DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 113: Status Tab

    The System Status web page updates itself periodically to reflect the latest status of the switcher components. If a variable changes, the display shows the change in status the next time it updates. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 114: Dsvp And Hdcp Page

    DSVP and HDCP left sidebar menu to display the DSVP and HDCP page. NOTE: The DXP DVI (non-Pro) models have a DSVP link on the side-bar instead of DSVP and HDCP, because those models do not support HDCP. The DSVP sub-page gives only DSVP status.
  • Page 115: Configuration Tab

    49) or using the Matrix Switcher Control Program (see the “Matrix Software” section, beginning on page 72) is password-protected. • Connection via the RS-232/RS-422 port is not password-protected. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 116: Ip Settings Fields

    The subnet mask address has the same validity rules as the system IP and gateway IP addresses. MAC Address field The Media Access Control (MAC) address is hard coded in the switcher and cannot be changed. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 117 America and parts of Europe and Brazil. When daylight savings time is turned off, the switcher does not adjust its time reference. Click the button at the bottom of the Date/Time Settings section to implement Submit your selections. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 118: Passwords Page

    Administrator Password User Password field. Re-enter Password Enter a space in each field. Click the button at the bottom of the web page. Submit DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 119: Email Settings Page

    DXP switcher is installed. The mail IP address has the same validity rules as the system IP address (see “IP Address field” on page 110). DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 120: Email Address Fields

    E-Mail Options be notified by e-mail of failures, fixes, both, not notified, or to be removed from the e-mail list (see figure 111 on the next page). DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 121: Firmware Upgrade Page

    In the Save As window, browse to the folder where you want to save the firmware file, and click . The firmware installation file is placed on your computer hard Save drive. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 122 While the firmware is uploading, the button changes to Upload Uploading... When the uploading process is complete, the button changes back to . (The Upload uploading may take a few minutes.) DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 123: File Management Tab

    File Management page (files are listed separately under headings of their extensions). NOTE: If you want one of the pages that you create and upload to be the default startup page, name that file “index.html.” DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 124: Adding A Directory

    DXP. This menu lets you choose to display only files with the selected extension. Select to display all uploaded files. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 125: Control Tab

    A field pops up (as shown in figure 116 on the next page) that identifies the input and output for that button. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 126 (If you select a option for which no EDID has been specified, the User Assigned default 720p @ 60 Hz is applied to the input.) DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 127: Global Presets Page

    • same name. Recalling a preset To recall a global preset to be the current configuration, click the button for the desired preset on the Global Presets page. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • HTML Operation...
  • Page 128: Reference Information

    DXP 44 DVI 43-265-01 DXP 88 DVI 43-266-01 Included Parts The following parts are provided with your DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, or DXP HDMI. Included Part Replacement Part Number Rubber feet, self-adhesive (4) (not attached) US style IEC power cord LockIt™...
  • Page 129: Optional Accessories

    60-708-02 9-pin D female to 2.5 mm TRS configuration cable 70-335-01 Cables and Adapters The following optional cables and adapters are available for use with the DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, or DXP HDMI Pro: Cable Part Number HDMI Pro/3 High Speed male-to-male 3' (90 cm) 26-650-03 HDMI Pro/6 High Speed male-to-male 6' (1.8 m)
  • Page 130: Rack Mounting Procedure

    Insert the switcher into the rack, aligning the holes in the mounting flanges with those in the rack. Secure the switcher to the rack using the supplied bolts and washers. Figure 118. Rack Mounting the DXP to a 19-inch Rack DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 131: Ip Addressing

    NOTE: The host identifiers (41 and 42 in the above example) do not need to be sequential or in any particular order. However, it is recommended that you group the numbers for simplicity. DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 132: Subnet Mask

    IP address from an alias and to determine the web address. Ping the switcher as follows: From the Windows menu, select . The Run window opens. Start Run... In the text field, enter Open command DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 133: Connecting As A Telnet Client

    Microsoft (R) windows 2000 (TM) Version 5.0 (Build 2195) Welcome to Microsoft Telnet Client Telnet Client Build 5.00.99203.1 Escape Character is 'CTRL+]' Microsoft Telnet> Figure 120. Telnet Screen DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 134: Escape Character And Esc Key

    DXP switcher, and you need to access the Telnet prompt to turn local echo off, enter the sequence (<Ctrl> + <] Escape > DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 135: Subnetting, A Primer

    255. Leading zeros, up to three digits total per octet, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid. Typical IP Address: 192.168.254.254 Octets Figure 121. IP Address and Octets DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 136: Subnet Masks And Octets

    ≠ . ≠ .X.X — No match = . ≠ .X.X — No match Match?: = . = .X.X — Match (Same subnet) (Different subnet) (Different subnet) Figure 123. Comparing the IP Addresses DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, and DXP HDMI Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 137 Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to: USA, Canada, South America,...

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