Instruction manual

Appendix A – Upgrading the Firmware
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Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
Firmware Versions
The following table contains firmware version information for the DXLink units.
Note: For additional details on version differences, see the applicable Readme file(s).
DXLink Firmware Versions
Applies to Version # Date Differences
HDMI RX 1.0.80
and earlier
10/19/2012 • A/V SEND_COMMANDs respond with STRINGs
• SEND_COMMANDs must be sent in uppercase
HDMI RX 1.0.80
or later
01/07/13 • Supports PS-POE-AT-TC (FG423-84) and PDXL-2
(FG1090-170)
HDMI RX 1.3.X or
later
03/07/13 • A/V SEND_COMMANDs respond with COMMANDs
• SEND_COMMANDs are not case sensitive
• Updated VIDOUT_ASPECT_RATIO and VIDOUT_TESTPAT
commands
HDMI TX 1.1.26
and earlier
09/24/2012 • A/V SEND_COMMANDs respond with STRINGs
• SEND_COMMANDs must be sent in uppercase
Multi-Format TX /
Multi-Format Wallplate TX
1.0.44 07/19/2012 • A/V SEND_COMMANDs respond with COMMANDs
• SEND_COMMANDs are not case sensitive
Multi-Format TX /
Multi-Format Wallplate TX
1.0.45 07/19/2012 • Same as 1.0.44
• Modified VGA EDID
• Added: VIDIN_PREF_EDID command for VGA input
HDMI TX /
Multi-Format TX /
Multi-Format Wallplate TX
1.2.X 10/19/2012 • A/V SEND_COMMANDs respond with COMMANDs
• SEND_COMMANDs are not case sensitive
• Added: VIDIN_HDCP command for HDMI input
HDMI TX* 1.2.X 10/19/2012 • When loading any 1.2.X version to an HDMI TX, you must
send the FACTORYAV command to reset the AV registers
(see page 96)
All Transmitters 1.2.40 or
later
01/07/13 • Supports PS-POE-AT-TC (FG423-84) and PDXL-2
(FG1090-170)
All Transmitters 1.4.7 06/12/13 • Supports 3D, Deep Color, High Bit Rate Audio, and limited
Telnet support of SEND_COMMANDs (no queries)
• Includes new VGA EDID AMX_0500_003
• Supports custom VGA EDID using DGX Configuration
Software and Program port
• Supports asynchronous notifications (NetLinx Studio and
Telnet)
HDMI RX 1.5.8 06/12/13 • Supports 3D, Deep Color, and limited Telnet support of
SEND_COMMANDs (no queries)
• Includes v1.0.0.6 FPGA code
• Adds “show vs100 stats” Telnet command
All Transmitters 1.6.7 08/16/13 • Supports USB functionality
HDMI RX 1.9.10 08/16/13 • Supports USB functionality
All Transmitters 1.6.13 06/6/14 • Enhanced immunity to garbage video sources
• Improved USB communication
• Resolved miscellaneous minor issues
HDMI RX 1.9.28 11/19/14 • Added Offline Recovery Mechanism (Telnet command WD)
All Transmitters 1.6.29 11/19/14 • Added Offline Recovery Mechanism (Telnet command WD)