User Guide Matrix Switchers DXP DVI Pro DXP HDMI DVI and HDMI Series Digital Matrix Switchers 68-1370-01 Rev.
Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
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Contents Introduction............................................................ 1 About this Guide.................................................. 1 About the DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series Digital Matrix Switchers...................................... 1 Features.............................................................. 2 DXP DVI Pro Series.......................................... 2 DXP HDMI Series............................................ 2 DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI............................
Switcher Error Responses................................. 52 Using the Command and Response Tables for SIS Commands........................................... 52 Special Characters........................................ 52 SIS Commands for DXP.................................... 53 Symbol Definitions......................................... 53 Command and Response Table for DXP SIS Commands.................................... 56 IP-specific SIS Commands................................
Introduction This section gives an overview of the Extron DXP Series Digital Matrix Switchers, describes significant features of the series, and provides application diagrams. • About this Guide • About the DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series Digital Matrix Switchers • Features • Application Diagrams About this Guide This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the DXP Series Digital Matrix Switchers, including the DXP DVI Pro series and the DXP HDMI series.
All models feature automatic cable equalization for all inputs and automatic re-clocking for each output. These features reduce the need for additional signal conditioning equipment by compensating for weak source signals or signal loss when you are using long input cable assemblies. The DXP matrix switchers can be operated via the front panel, RS-232 and RS-422 serial control, and IP Link Ethernet control. Optional Extron X-Y remote control panels are also available to operate the DXP switcher remotely.
• Audio breakaway — An embedded audio signal can be separated from its corresponding video signal within the switcher, allowing the audio and video signals from one source to be switched to different destinations • 32 global presets — Frequently used I/O configurations can be saved and recalled as global presets either from the front panel, IP Link, or serial control. This allows I/O configurations to be set up and stored in memory for future use.
Application Diagrams Display 3 HDMI - HDCP COMPLIANT POWER 12V 0.4A MAX HDMI INPUT 6 4 1 2 7 8 5 6 HDMI OUTPUTS 3 4 7 8 LISTED 1T23 U SI.T.E.
Display 2 Display 4 DVI 201xi Tx DVI 201xi Tx Display 1 DO NOT CONNECT OUTPUTS TO LAN LOCAL MONITOR OUTPUT DVI-D INPUT REMOTE DDC EDID MINDER EDID STORE DEFAULT EDID SN XXXXXXXX E XXXXX 00/00 DVI DL TX POWER 12V 0.4A MAX OUTPUTS 1 2 CONTROL PASS-THRU Tx Rx ON ON OFF Display 3 1 2 3 DVI 201 Rx INPUTS POWER 12V 0.
Installation This section describes the rear panels of the DXP switchers and provides instructions for cabling. It covers the following topics: • Rear Panels • Connections Rear Panels Most of the connectors are on the rear panels of the DXP switchers. The following figures show the rear panels of a DVI model and an HDMI model. 1 3 2 4 4 1 2 7 8 5 6 DVI-D OUTPUTS 3 4 7 8 LISTED 1T23 ACT 6 3 REMOTE 5 DVI-D INPUTS U SI.T.E. Figure 3.
NOTE: The illustration on the previous page shows a DXP 88 HDMI, with eight HDMI input connectors and eight HDMI output connectors.
NOTE: LockIt® cable lacing brackets, one for each HDMI input and output connector, are provided with the DXP HDMI. These brackets can be used to secure the HDMI cables to the DXP connectors to reduce stress on the HDMI connectors and prevent signal loss due to loose cable connections. For information on attaching the LockIt brackets, see the LockIt HDMI Lacing Bracket Installation Guide card, available on the Extron website at www.extron.com.
Connections WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Remove power from the system before making any connections. ATTENTION: Use Electrostatic discharge precautions (be electrically grounded) when making connections. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment, although you may not feel, see, or hear it. Ethernet Connection When connecting a computer to the DXP Ethernet port, it is essential that you use the correct Ethernet cables, and that they be properly terminated with the correct pinout.
RS-232 and RS-422 Remote Connections The DXP switchers have two serial ports through which the DXPs can be configured via SIS commands (serial commands that control the switcher through this connector). Remote RS232/RS422 port (rear panel) 1 6 9 5 Figure 8. RS232/RS422 REMOTE Figure 8 shows the pin assignments for the Remote RS232/RS422 connector.
Operation This section describes the DXP front panel controls and the procedures for configuring and operating the DXP switchers.
• Room — A subset of outputs that are logically related to each other, as determined by the operator. The switchers support up to 10 rooms, each of which can consist of 1 to 16 outputs. Each room can have up to 10 presets. • Room preset — A configuration consisting of outputs in a single room that has been stored. When a room preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration for the outputs assigned to that room only (none of the other outputs are affected).
Input and Output Buttons Each DXP model has the same number of input buttons as output buttons, regardless of how many inputs and outputs it actually has. On models with four inputs or outputs, buttons 5 through 8 behave like buttons 1 through 4, selecting inputs or outputs 1 through 4. The following table summarizes the button functions. Primary Functions 1 2 Action: Select an input or output for the tie being created.
Secondary functions (•): • Select a global preset (see “Saving and Recalling Presets” on page 28). • Output 1 only: With the Input 1 button, places the switcher in I/O grouping mode (see “I/O Grouping” on page 31). • Mute and unmute an output (see “Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs” on page 35). Configuration Port c Config port — This RS-232 port is an alternative to the Remote RS232/RS422 connector on the DXP rear panel (see “g Remote RS232/RS422 connector” on page 8).
Secondary functions (•): e • In I/O grouping mode, selects group 1 (see “I/O Grouping” on page 31). • In I/O grouping mode, indicates that group 1 is selected. • With the Preset, View <, and Esc > buttons, places the switcher in serial port configuration mode (see “Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 Protocol and Baud Rate (Rear Panel)” on page 43). • Selects 9600 baud for the Remote RS232/RS422 and the RS-232 Config ports in serial port configuration mode.
g Esc > button — The Esc > button does the following: Primary functions (❏): ❏ Cancels operations or selections in progress and resets the front panel button indicators. NOTE: The Esc > button does not reset the current configuration or any presets. ❏ Indicates that the escape function has been activated (flashes once). Secondary functions (•): • In I/O grouping mode, selects group 4 (see “I/O Grouping” on page 31). • In I/O grouping mode, indicates that group 4 is selected.
Secondary functions (•): i • With the Enter button and Audio button, selects between front panel locks (lock mode 2 and lock mode 0) (see “Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel (Executive Modes)” on page 38). • With the Audio button, selects between front panel lock types (lock mode 2 and lock mode 1). • With the Audio button, initiates system reset from the front panel (see “Resetting the System from the Front Panel” on page 39).
Powering On Apply power by connecting the provided IEC power cord to the rear panel IEC connector and to an AC source. The switcher performs a self-test that flashes the front panel button indicators red, green, and amber and then turns them off. An error-free power-up self-test sequence leaves all I/O and control buttons either unlit or showing background illumination. The lit or unlit status of the Video and Audio buttons remains the same as it was when the switcher was previously powered off.
4. Press and release the Enter button to accept the tie or to break an existing tie. 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to create or clear additional ties until the desired configuration is complete. NOTES: • Only one input can be tied to an output. If you tie an input to an output that is already tied to another input, the older tie is broken in favor of the newer tie. • If an input with no tie is selected, only the button for the selected input lights (no output buttons light).
3. Press and release the Input 5 button. Press and release the Input 5 button. The button lights amber. INPUTS 1 2 Figure 14. 3 4 5 6 7 8 Select Input 5 4. Press and release the Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons. Press and release the Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons. The buttons blink amber to indicate that the selected input will be tied to these outputs.
Example 2: Adding a Tie to a Set of Video Ties In the following example, a new tie is added to the current configuration. The illustrations show the front panel indications that result from your actions. NOTE: This example assumes that you have performed example 1. 1. Press and release the Esc > button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC The button blinks once. Figure 18. Clear All Selections 2.
5. Press and release the Enter button. Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. ENTER All input and output buttons become unlit or return to background illumination. The Enter button becomes unlit or returns to background illumination. Figure 22. Confirm the Tie The configuration now is: • Input 5 video tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8 • Input 5 audio tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8 Figure 23.
Example 3: Removing a Tie from a Set of Ties In the following example, an existing tie is removed from the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. NOTE: This example assumes that you have performed examples 1 and 2. 1. Press and release the Esc > button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O NT R O L VIEW ENTER PRESET ESC The button blinks once. Figure 24. Clear All Selections 2.
5. Press and release the Enter button. Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. ENTER All input and output buttons become unlit or return to background illumination. The Enter button becomes unlit or returns to background illumination. Figure 28. Confirm the Tie Removal The configuration now is: • Input 5 video tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8 • Input 5 audio tied to output 3 and output 8 • Input 5 video and audio tied to output 3 and output 8 Figure 29.
4. Select the desired input or outputs whose ties you wish to view by pressing the input and output buttons. NOTES: • When you place the DXP in view-only mode, all output buttons without ties light. Likewise, when you press an output button with no ties, all other output buttons without ties light. • To see all ties of the current configuration, press and release each input and output button, one at a time, with the Video and Audio buttons lit.
3. To select both video and audio for viewing, press and release the Video and Audio buttons as necessary until both are lit. Press the Video button to toggle video on and off. Press the Audio button to toggle audio on and off. I/O VIDEO The button lights green when selected. AUDIO The button lights red when selected.
6. Press and release the Video button to toggle it to green and the Audio button to toggle it to either unlit or background-illuminated. Press the Video button to select it. The button lights green when selected. Press the Audio button to deselect it. I/O VIDEO The button is unlit or background illuminated when deselected. AUDIO The output buttons for outputs that are tied to Input 5 light green to indicate Video ties (audio breakaway).
Saving and Recalling Presets The current configuration (0) can be saved as a preset in any one of 32 preset memory addresses. Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and (where necessary) output buttons. Up to 16 presets can be selected from the front panel to be either saved or retrieved (16 additional presets can be selected via the control software, SIS commands, or the web pages). When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration.
2. Press and hold the Preset button until it blinks (approximately 2 seconds). Preset Assigned Press and hold the Preset button until it blinks. PRESET INPUTS PRESET 2 seconds All buttons with assigned presets light. If you then save the configuration to a lit preset number, the configuration data at that preset location will be overwritten. Figure 38. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No Preset Assigned Enter Save Preset Mode 3. Press and release the input or output button for the desired preset.
2. Press and release the Preset button. Press and release the Preset button. Preset Assigned The Preset button lights. INPUTS 2 1 PRESET All buttons with assigned presets light. 3 4 7 6 5 8 No Preset Assigned Figure 42. Enter Recall Preset Mode 3. Press and release the input or output button for the desired preset. Press and release the Input 1 button. C O NT R O L The button blinks to indicate that this preset number is selected but not recalled.
I/O Grouping I/O grouping is a matrix switcher feature that allows you to subdivide the front panel control of the matrix into four smaller functional sub-switchers. Inputs and outputs can be assigned to one of four groups or not assigned to any group. When you are creating ties on the front panel, inputs and outputs that are assigned to a group can be tied only to other outputs and inputs within the same group.
To set up I/O groups using the front panel: 1. Press the Esc button to clear any input, output, or control buttons that may be lit. 2. To enter I/O group mode, press and hold the Input 1 and Output 1 buttons simultaneously until the buttons light to indicate the ungrouped inputs and outputs, then release the buttons. 3. Press and release one of the control buttons to select a group: • Press the Enter button to select group 1. • Press the Preset button to select group 2 (shown at right).
Example 7: Grouping Inputs and Outputs In the following example, several switcher inputs and outputs are assigned to groups. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. 1. Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O NT R O L VIEW ENTER PRESET ESC The button blinks once. Figure 46. Clear All Selections 2.
4. Press and release the desired input and output buttons. Press and release the Input 1 through Input 4 buttons. The selected buttons light. INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press and release the Output 1 through Output 4 buttons. The selected buttons light. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUTPUTS Figure 49. Assign Inputs and Outputs to Group 1 NOTES: • I/O groups are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected.
7. Simultaneously press and release the Video and Audio buttons to exit I/O group mode. I/O VIDEO AUDIO Press and release both buttons. Figure 52. Deselect I/O Group Mode NOTE: If you do not press any front panel buttons for approximately 30 seconds, the front panel times out and the switcher exits I/O group mode. • Group 1 consists of inputs and outputs 1 through 4. • Group 2 consists of inputs and outputs 5 through 8.
Example 8: Muting and Unmuting an Output In the following example, several switcher outputs are muted and unmuted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions. 1. Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O NT R O L VIEW ENTER PRESET ESC The button blinks once. Figure 53. Clear All Selections 2. Press and release the View button to enter view-only mode. The View button lights red. 3.
4. One at a time, press and hold the Output 3 button and then the Output 4 button until each button begins to blink (approximately 2 seconds). The output 3 and output 4 video and audio signals are muted. Mute outputs one at a time. 3 Press and hold the Output 3 button. 2 seconds Press and hold the Output 4 button. 2 seconds Figure 55. The button blinks to indicate that the output is muted. Green = Video is muted. Red = Audio is muted. Amber = Video and audio are muted.
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel (Executive Modes) The matrix switchers have three levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the switcher from the front panel: • Lock mode 0 — The front panel is completely unlocked. All front panel functions are available. • Lock mode 1 — All changes are locked from the front panel (except for setting lock mode 2). Some functions can be viewed. • Lock mode 2 — Basic functions are unlocked. Advanced features are locked and can only be viewed.
Selecting Lock Mode 2 or Toggling Between Mode 2 and Mode 1 NOTE: If the switcher is in lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2. If the switcher is in lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 1. Toggle the lock on and off by pressing and holding the Video and Audio buttons until the following buttons blink twice (approximately 2 seconds). • The Esc, Video, and Audio buttons blink if the DXP is now in lock mode 2. • The Video and Audio buttons blink if the DXP is now in lock mode 1.
To reset the switcher to the factory default settings, press and hold the Video and Audio buttons while you apply AC power to the switcher. NOTE: System reset does not reset the Internet protocol (IP) settings or replace user-installed firmware. Press and hold the Video and Audio buttons while you apply power to the switcher. I/O The buttons flash, then become unlit.
The table below provides a summary of the reset modes. Reset Modes Summary Mode Activation Result Purpose/Notes 1 Hold in the Reset button while applying Restores the factory-installed firmware. It power to the switcher. does not clear the current configuration. 3 Hold in the Reset button until the Reset LED blinks once (after approximately 3 seconds); then within 1 second press Reset momentarily (for less than 1 second) . Turns events on and off.
To perform a soft reset of the switcher: 1. Use a small Philips screwdriver to press and hold the rear panel Reset button until the front panel Video and Audio buttons blink once (for an events reset), twice (for a system reset), or three times (for an absolute reset). Release, then immediately press and release again. RESET RESET Events Reset (Mode 3) Reset LED flashes once. 3 seconds RESET Press and hold the Reset button. Front panel I/O buttons flash once. I/O VIDEO Reset LED flashes twice.
Setting the Button Background Illumination The buttons on the front panel can be set to have amber background illumination at all times or the background illumination can be turned off. To toggle the background illumination on and off, press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons simultaneously until the button background illumination changes (approximately 2 seconds. Press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons simultaneously to toggle background illumination mode on or off.
3. To change a value, press and release the button that selects the desired value (see figure 64). Press and release the buttons to configure the RS-232/RS-422 port as follows: Baud rate: Enter — 9600 Preset — 19200 View — 38400 Esc — 115200 Serial protocol: Video — RS-232 Audio — RS-422 The selected buttons blink and the others remain lit. In this example, the port is set to RS-422 at 38400 baud. I/O C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET Figure 64.
Configuration Worksheets Instead of trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheets to record this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 47, and use one sheet for each preset configuration. Cross out all unused or inactive inputs and outputs. The worksheet is generic for all models of DXP. Disregard or cross out boxes for inputs and outputs that your switcher does not have.
Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration Figure 67 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video ties that make up the configuration of preset 1. A solid ink line shows video ties. Input Sources DVI PRO/ DVI PRO/ DVI PRO/ HDMI HDMI HDMI Camera Camera #1 Camera #2 #3 Main podium 1 2 3 VTR #1 VTR #2 VTG 400DVI Editing Station #1 Editing Station #2 4 5 6 7 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 Main hall #1 Main hall #2 Podium monitor #1 Conf.
Worksheet Form Input Sources 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Output Destinations Preset # Title: 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.
SIS Configuration and Control This section describes the serial and Ethernet connections through which the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands can be issued, and lists the commands that are available for controlling and configuring the DXP switchers.
Ethernet Port The rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. Communication between the switcher and the controlling device can be via Extron DataViewer or Telnet (a TCP socket using port 23). The Telnet port can be changed, if necessary, via SIS. For information on connecting via Telnet, see “Connecting as a Telnet Client” on page 126. The Ethernet connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN or WAN.
Connection Timeouts The Ethernet link times out after a designated period of no communications. By default, this timeout value is set to 5 minutes, but the value can be changed (see the Configure current port timeout command in the Command and Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands, page 70). NOTE: Extron recommends leaving the timeout at 5 minutes (default) and periodically issuing the Query (Q) command to keep the connection active.
]Password: The switcher initiates the password message immediately after the copyright message when the controlling system is connected using TCP/IP or Telnet and the switcher is password protected. This message means that the switcher requires an administrator or user level password before it will respond to the commands entered via this link. NOTE: The Password prompt is redisplayed if an incorrect password is entered.
Switcher Error Responses When the DXP receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the command and sends a response to the host device. If the switcher is unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters, the switcher returns an error response to the host.
SIS Commands for DXP Symbol Definitions ] = Carriage return and line feed } or ¦ = Carriage return (no line feed) • = Space E or W = key NOTE: Input and output numbers in commands may be entered as either one-digit, two- digit, or three-digit numbers. All input and output numbers are reported as two-digit numbers in the response.
X1^ X1& X1* X1( = = = = Voltage Positive or negative voltage and magnitude Temperature Degrees Fahrenheit Fan speed In RPM EDID reference file for DDC 01 – 40 32 = 720p (default) data EDID is a communications protocol or instruction set for the identification of display devices to computers using the DDC (Display Data Channel) transmission standard. EDID information consists of the resolution, refresh rate, and pixel clock information of a display device.
NOTES: • Multi-channel audio consists of: PCM 2-channel audio (stereo) DTS 8-channel audio AC-3 6-channel audio E-AC-3 8-channel audio PCM 8-channel audio DTS-HD 8-channel audio AC-3 8-channel audio MLP 8-channel audio • 2-channel audio consists of PCM, 2-channel audio (stereo).
Command and Response Table for DXP SIS Commands ASCII Command Command Response (Host to Switcher) (Switcher to Host) Additional Description Create Ties NOTES: • Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. Example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%4*8$ • The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all I/O switches simultaneously. • The DXP switchers support 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numeric entries (1*1!, 02*02&, or 003*003%).
ASCII Command (Host to Switcher) (Switcher to Host) Response Additional Description Video mute X#*1B Vmt X#*1] Video unmute X#*0B VmtX#*0] View individual video mute X# B X$] Global video mute Global video unmute Audio mute 1*B 0*B X#*1Z Vmt1] Vmt0] Amt X#*1] Audio unmute X#*0Z Amt X#*0] View individual audio mute X# Z X$] Global audio mute Global audio unmute View all audio and video mutes 1*Z 0*Z Amt1] Amt0] X(X(...X(n] In verbose mode 2 or 3: Mute Output X# video (video off).
Command ASCII Command (Host to Switcher) Response (Switcher to Host) Additional Description Save, Recall, and Directly Write Global and Room Presets (continued) Save current configuration as a room preset Example: Directly write a global preset Example: X^*X*, Rmm X^•SprX*] 3*9, Rmm03•Spr09] Save the current configuration as preset X* for room X^. The command character is a comma. Save current ties as preset 9 for room 3. E+X&PX@*X#!X@*X#%X@*X#$...
Command ASCII Command Response (Host to Switcher) (Switcher to Host) Additional Description Save, Recall, and Directly Write Global and Room Presets (continued) Rmm X^•Rpr X*] Recall room preset X^*X*. Directly write a room preset E+X^*X*PX@*X#!X@*X#%X@*X#$...X@*X#&} Example: Command character is a period. Rmm X^•Spr X*] Enter as many ties as are valid for this model. Tie all (!), tie RGB (&), tie video (%), and tie audio ($) commands are all valid.
Command ASCII Command Response (Host to Switcher) Additional Description (Switcher to Host) View Ties and Presets (continued) View video global preset configuration EX&*1*1VC} X@•X@•...•X@•Vid] Show preset X& video configuration. Show the input (X@) tied to 16 sequential outputs, starting from output 1. NOTES: • For all DXP models, the starting output number is 1. • The response shows 16 outputs regardless of the number of outputs your DXP actually has.
Command ASCII Command (Host to Switcher) Response Additional Description (Switcher to Host) I/O Grouping NOTE: The group that is assigned in each of the following I/O grouping commands (X%) must be 1, 2, 3, 4, or 0 (not grouped). Write input grouping Example: DXP DVI Pro 88 DXP HDMI 88 EX% X%...X%nI} Gri X% X% X%...X%n] E 40...2I} Input 1 in group 4 Input 2 not grouped Input 8 in group 2 Response #s = group: Gri 4 0 1 3 3 0 0 2 Input: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Write output grouping EX% X%...
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Switcher) (Switcher to Host) EX^*X*,X1# NP} E1*3,Podium_DVDNP} NmpX^*X*,X1#] Nmp01*3,Podium_DVD] Names (continued) Write room preset name Example: Name room 1, preset 3 Podium_DVD. Read room preset name EX^,X* NP} X1#] NOTES: • Do not use leading spaces in preset names. • If a preset is unassigned, X1# is [unassigned]. • If a global preset is saved, but not yet named, the default name is Preset X&.
ASCII Command Command Response (Host to Switcher) (Switcher to Host) E ZG} Zpg] EX& ZG} Zpg X&] E ZZ} E ZR} EX^ ZR} E ZP} Zpz] Zpr] Zpr X^] Zpp] EX^*X* ZP} Zpp X^*X*] E ZXXX} E ZQQQ} Zpx] Zpq] E ZY} Zpy] I V X1$ X X1%•A X1$ X X1%] Additional Description Resets Reset global presets and names Reset an individual global preset Reset all mutes Reset room map Reset individual room Reset all room presets and names Reset individual room preset and name Reset whole switcher Absolute resets Clea
ASCII Command Command (Host to Switcher) Response (Switcher to Host) Additional Description Information Requests (continued) Firmware Version Queries: NOTE: There are up to three separate sets of Extron firmware on which the switcher can report: the controller firmware, which is the overall control firmware; the Ethernet protocol firmware, which handles the Ethernet interface; and the latest optional Extron firmware update, which is available at www.extron.com.
Command ASCII Command (Host to Switcher) Response (Switcher to Host) Additional Description Information Requests (continued) View File Directory Commands: NOTE: The response to the View File Directory command differs, depending on whether the command is sent via an RS-232, RS-422, or Telnet connection, or via a web browser connection.
Command ASCII Command Response (Host to Switcher) (Switcher to Host) E I X! HDCP} X1)] E O X# HDCP} X1)] E I*HDCP} X1) X1)...X1)n] E O*HDCP} X1) X1)...X1)n] Additional Description HDCP Query Commands View HDCP for an individual input View HDCP for an individual output View HDCP status for all inputs View HDCP status for all outputs Show HDCP status X1)for Input X!. View HDCP status X1) for Output X#.
IP-specific SIS Commands Symbol Definitions for IP-specific Commands X3) = Matrix name Up to 24 alphanumeric characters, including hyphens NOTE: The following characters are invalid or not recommended in the name: + ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘’ “ ” ; : | \ ? and {space}.
X4$ = Notification selections, part 2 If X4# = I, then: X4$ = 0 (all inputs) or 1 through 8 (input 1 through input 8) If X4# = F, then: X4$ = 00 (all fans) If X4# = P, then: X4$ = 00 (both power supplies) X4% = Notify when? 0 = no response 1 = fail or missing 2 = fixed or restored 3 = both 1 and 2 4 = suspend X4^ = DHCP 0 = off, 1 = on X4& = Port number 01 through 99 (two ASCII characters) X4* = Baud rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200 (Default = 960
Command and Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands ASCII Command Response Additional Description EX3) CN} Ipn•X3)] X3) can be up to 24 Read matrix name Reset matrix name to factory default Set time and date Read time and date Set GMT offset E CN} E•CN} X3)] Ipn•X3)] EX3@ CT} E CT} EX3$ CZ} Ipt X3@] X3#] Ipz X3$] Example: Read GMT offset Set Daylight Saving Time Read Daylight Saving Time Set IP address Read IP address Read hardware address Read number of open connections Set subnet mask Read
Command ASCII Command (Host to Switcher) Response (Switcher to Host) Additional Description IP Setup Commands (continued) Set e-mail events for recipient Example: Set DHCP on or off Read DHCP on/off status Set serial port parameters Read serial port parameters Configure receive timeout Read receive timeout Set mode Read mode Set verbose mode Read verbose mode Configure current port timeout Read current port timeout Configure global IP port timeout Read global IP port timeout EX4#X4!,X4$,X4% EM} EI
Matrix Software This section discusses the following topics: • Matrix Switchers Control Program • Creating Button Labels The following software programs accompany the DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI switchers: • The Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port and the Ethernet port, and provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties • The Extron Button Label Generator, which enables you to design and print labels for the DXP front panel button
Software Operation Via Ethernet When a DXP switcher is connected to an Ethernet WAN or LAN, any number of users can operate it, locally or remotely, using the Matrix Switcher Control Program. See “Ethernet Connection” on page 9 for connection details. Connection to the switcher via Ethernet can be password protected. There are two levels of password protection: administrator and user. Administrators have full access to all DXP switching capabilities and editing functions.
Fig_Comm port sel window Figure 70. Comm Port Selection Window 2. Choose the communication port through which the DXP is connected to the computer: • If you selected a Comm port, check the baud rate displayed in the Comm Port Selection window. To change the baud rate, click the Baud button to display the baud rate pop-up list. (After you click it, this button changes to OK.
3. If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2, the IP Connection window opens. Figure 72. Address and Password Entry for IP Connection a. Check the Extron IP Address field in the IP Connection window. The field displays the last IP address entered for an Extron product. If the IP address is correct: Proceed to step 3b. If the address is not correct: Either click in the Matrix IP Address field and enter the IP address or click on the scroll down button ( ) and select from among the recently used addresses.
Fig_Matrix window_no ties Figure 73. Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program Matrix Window (No Ties) Fig_Sample matrix ties Figure 74.
Setting Up the Matrix Window On the matrix window, the inputs and outputs are represented by boxes. You can assign icons that represent your connected devices to each numbered input and output box. 1. Click on an input or an output box. The Input Devices or Output Devices dialog box opens, providing icons for devices that can be connected to a switcher. Figure 75. Input Devices and Output Devices Icon Windows 2.
Managing Ties On the matrix window, you can create, dissolve, and view input-to-output ties as follows: • To create a tie, click and drag from an input box to an output box. • If Hold/Verify Changes has been selected from the Preferences menu: A broken line appears, connecting the two boxes. If you want to undo the preliminary tie at this point, click the Cancel button. The broken line disappears. Click Take to confirm the tie. The broken line becomes solid.
IP Setup The IP Settings/Options window lets you view and, if connected via the RS-232 or RS-422 link or logged on via the Ethernet port as an administrator, edit settings unique to the Ethernet interface. To display the IP Settings/Options window, select IP Options from the Tools pull-down menu. Figure 78.
Setting the IP address The Matrix IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected matrix switcher. This value is encoded in the flash memory on the switcher. Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric sub-fields separated by periods. Each field can be numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeros, up to three digits total per field, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid. The default address is 192.168.254.
4. Click the Take button for the address change to take effect. NOTE: Editing the Gateway IP Address field while connected via Ethernet can immediately disconnect your computer from the DXP. It is recommended that you connect via RS-232 or RS-422 to edit this field. Setting the subnet mask The Subnet Mask field is used to determine whether the DXP is on the same subnet as the controlling PC or the mail server when you are subnetting.
Setting the local time The Time (local) field displays the current time in the local time zone. If necessary, click the Sync Time to PC button to set the switcher to the internal time on your computer, or adjust the time manually as follows: 1. Click in the Time (local) field. A time editing field appears with the date in the format (H)H:(M)M:(S)S (00:00:00 to 23:59:59). The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor in the time editing field. 2. Edit the field as desired to set the proper time.
Edit Administrator Password field as follows: 1. Click in the Administrator Password field. The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor. 2. Make any desired changes to the case-sensitive password. 3. Press the key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Administrator Password field. 4. Click the Take button for the password change to take effect.
Setting the mail server domain name The Mail Server Domain Name field displays the domain name that the DXP switcher uses to log on to the e-mail server. Standard domain conventions (such as xxxxx@xxx.com) apply. NOTE: • The following characters are invalid or not recommended in a domain name: + ~ , = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ ? and {space}. • The @ character is acceptable only as the lead-in to the domain name (such as @folklore.net). Edit the Mail Server Domain Name field as follows: 1.
5. When you select either a radio button or a check box for an addressee, the floating box that contains the input numbers is displayed on the Input Settings/Options screen. Select the inputs that need monitoring by clicking on their numbers in this box. Selected input numbers are displayed in white on a blue field. To deselect an input number, click on it again. Figure 80. Selecting Inputs to Monitor 6.
3. From the Tools menu, select Update Firmware.... The Select Files to Upload to Extron Server... window opens. 4. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware file and select the file. Figure 81. Select Files to Upload Window with Firmware File Selected NOTES: • Valid firmware files must have the file extension .S19. Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade. • The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the DXP switcher.
Uploading HTML Files You can create customized HTML pages for the DXP to display. The HTML Files List window (shown below) provides a way to view the contents of the DXP file system and to upload custom HTML pages to the switcher. Figure 82. HTML Files List Window NOTES: • The file listed in figure 82 is shown for example only and may not be present on your switcher. • The HTML Files List window is for inserting your own HTML pages.
Window Buttons, Menus, and Trash Can (Right Column) The buttons, drop-down menus, and trash can icon on the right side of the matrix window perform the following functions: • Power — This button is unavailable for DXP switchers, because the DXP cannot be powered on and off via software. • Executive Mode — Allows you to lock out front panel operations, except for the view-only mode functions (lock mode 2). When executive mode is enabled, the dot to the right of this button is red.
Tools menu The Tools menu contains the following options. Grayed out options are unavailable on your switcher.) • Assign Device Icons — Displays the complete set of input and output device icons. You can drag any of these icons to the input and output boxes. To remove an icon from an input or output box, drag an empty square from this list to the input or output box. Figure 83. • Devices Window Edit Device Palette — Allows you to add your own device icon graphics.
• Mute-Output settings — Displays the Channel Mute Settings window. On this screen, use the slider bar to select an output to mute, then select the Video check box in the Mute field. To mute all outputs at once, select the All check box. Figure 85. • Channel Mute Settings Window EDID settings — Opens the EDID Configuration window (shown below), which enables you to set the EDID for selected inputs, and to save Output 1 to any of four user defined outputs. Figure 86.
To select or save an EDID file: 1. Click Advanced Info to open the EDID Record Viewer window, on which you can display the EDID data for any selected output. 2. Save the EDID to a user-defined file (User-assigned EDID 37 through 40). Figure 87. • EDID Record Viewer HDCP status — Opens the EDID Configuration window, which contains a diagram indicating which inputs and outputs have devices connected and which of the connected devices are HDCP-compliant. Figure 88.
• Update Firmware — Allows you to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher control board (see “Updating the Firmware” on page 84). • IP Options — Allows you to set options for the IP connection (see “IP Setup,” on page 78). • HTML File Manager — Displays a list of HTML files installed on the switcher and allows you to upload custom files to the switcher from a connected PC (see “Uploading HTML Files” on page 86).
• Name Presets — Opens the Names for Presets window, which contains a list of all the room and global presets that you have defined. 1. Select a preset from the list and enter a name for it in the text box at the top of the screen. 2. Click Take to confirm the name. Figure 90. Names for Presets Window NOTES: Preset names are limited to 12 upper- and lowercase alphanumeric characters, {space}, and the _ : = and / characters.
• I/O Group settings — Allows you to establish input-output groups. 1. Drag two or more of the small boxes representing inputs or outputs to one of the input or output Group boxes. You can drag boxes to a Group box from the Free section or from another Group section. 2. Repeat step 1 as desired. 3. Click Take to establish the groups. Figure 92.
• Room configuration — Allows you to assign outputs to rooms or delete outputs from rooms. 1. Drag one or more of the small boxes representing outputs to one of the Room boxes. 2. Repeat step 1 as desired to form additional rooms. 3. Click Take to establish the rooms. NOTE: A room is a subset of outputs that are logically related to each other, as determined by the operator. The DXP switcher supports up to 10 rooms, each of which can consist of from 1 to 8 outputs. Figure 93.
Preferences menu The Preferences menu contains the following options: • Immediate changes — Specifies that the configuration changes you make take effect immediately, without the need to click a Take button. (When you select this option, the Take and Cancel buttons are removed from the matrix window.) • Hold/Verify Changes — Delays implementation of configuration changes until the Take button is clicked. • Ties as Lines — Displays ties as lines between input and output boxes.
• Ties as Crosspoints — Displays ties as a matrix of inputs and outputs. Current ties that have been made are indicated by amber boxes. • To create a tie, click in a crosspoint box. A + sign appears briefly in the box you clicked, indicating a tie has been formed. • To break a tie, click on the desired amber (tied) box. A – sign appears briefly and the amber fill is cleared from the box. Figure 96.
• Numbers in I/O boxes — Displays the input and output numbers in the I/O boxes in the matrix window. You are not able to place icons in the boxes when this option is selected. Figure 97. • I/O Boxes Containing the Input and Output Numbers Catch FPC/other’s Changes — When checked, sets the switcher to report all configuration and setting changes to the Remote RS232/RS422 or Ethernet port connection through which this selection was made.
• Contents — Displays the Matrix Switcher + Help program, in which you can find procedures for using the software to control and configure the DXP. • Switcher information — The two sections below the Contents option are not menu options; they display information about your switcher: • • Model — DXP model name • Config — Video and audio matrix size: V(nxn) A(nxn) • Firmware Ver.
4. 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 99. Saving a New Emulation File 5. On the Emulation Configuration window, select the number of video boards, audio boards, and the matrix switcher model you are configuring, and click OK. Figure 100. Emulation Configuration Window 6. Continue using the program as described under “Using the Software” on page 72.
Using the Matrix Switcher Help File For information about program features, you can access the Matrix Switcher Control Program help file by any of the following methods: • From the Extron Electronics program folder or Start menu group, select the MATRIX Switcher + Help icon (shown at right). • Within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, select Contents from the Help menu on the matrix window. • From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, press the key.
2. From the Systems pull-down menu, select DXP 44/88 for the layout that most resembles all DXP switchers (although you can select any option from this menu). You can also select Customize Button Layouts from the Tools menu to open the Customize button layout window, on which you can create your own layout. 3. Click on the button representation that you want to edit. A red box surrounds the selected button. 4. Edit the selected button by using any of the tools provided on the Button Label Generator window.
3. Using a rotating motion of the screwdriver, carefully pry the two pieces apart (see c in figure 102). 4. Lift out the transparent square label that you want to replace, being careful not to damage the circuits beneath it. You may need to use the small screwdriver to gently pry the label out. 5. Insert one of the new labels you created in before starting into the clear button cap, align the white backing plate with the cap, and firmly snap it into place. 6.
Blank Button Labels DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • Matrix Software 103
HTML Operation This section provides procedures for accessing and using the DXP embedded web pages. The following topics are included: • Accessing the Web Pages • Special Characters • Status Tab • Configuration Tab • File Management Tab • Control Tab The DXP can be controlled and operated through its Ethernet port, connected via a LAN or WAN and using a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer®.
4. Press the 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. Figure 103. Example of a Network Password Dialog Box 5. In the Password field, enter the appropriate administrator or user password. If desired, select the check box to have the system input your password the next time you enter your DXP IP address. Click OK.
Status Tab The Status tab lets you access the System Status and the DSVP and HDCP pages. System Status Page The System Status page provides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher, including individual voltages and serial port status (if applicable). The System Status page is the default page that the switcher downloads when you connect to it. You can access the System Status page from other pages by clicking the Status tab. Figure 104.
DSVP and HDCP Page You can view a snapshot-in-time of the frequencies of connected inputs on the Digital Sync Validation Processing (DSVP) and High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) page. To display the DSVP statuses, select the Status tab, then click the DSVP and HDCP link on the left sidebar menu to display the DSVP and HDCP page. Figure 105.
Configuration Tab Click the Configuration tab to access the System Settings, Passwords, Email Settings, and Firmware Upgrade pages. System Settings Page The DXP switcher displays the System Settings page when you click the Configuration tab. The screen consists of fields in which you can view and edit IP administration and system settings. You can access the Email Settings and Passwords pages by clicking the appropriate link on the sidebar menu.
IP Settings Fields The fields in the IP Settings section provide a location for viewing and editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface. After editing any of the settings on this page, click the Submit button at the bottom of the section. Unit Name field The Unit Name field contains the name used as the “from” information when the DXP e-mails notification of its failed or repaired status. You can change this name field to any valid name, up to 24 alphanumeric characters.
Date/Time Settings Fields The fields in the Date/Time Settings section provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions. Figure 107. Date/Time Settings Fields Change the date and time settings as follows: 1. Click the drop-down box for the desired variable. The variables are month, day, year, hours, minutes, am or pm, and (time) zone. A drop-list appears (the Month list is selected in figure 107). 2. Click and drag the slider or click the Scroll Up until the desired variable is visible.
Passwords Page Access the Passwords page by clicking the Passwords link on the sidebar menu on the Configuration tab. Figure 108. Passwords Page The fields on the Passwords page are used to enter and verify administrator and user passwords. Passwords are case-sensitive and are limited to 12 upper- and lowercase alphanumeric characters. Entering a password To set a password for the DXP: 1. Enter the password in the Administrator Password or the User Password field. 2.
Email Settings Page Access the Email Settings page by clicking the Email Settings link on the sidebar menu on the Configuration tab. The Email Settings page has fields for setting up the DXP e-mail notification capabilities. For the e-mail settings and for each row of the e-mail notification settings: 1. Click the Edit button at the right of the field to make the field available for editing. The button changes to Save. 2. After editing the settings, click the Save button to save them. Figure 109.
Domain Name field The Domain Name field displays the domain name that the DXP switcher uses to log on to the e-mail server. Standard domain name conventions (for example: xxxxx@xxx.com) apply. NOTE: • The following characters are invalid or not recommended in a domain name: + ~ , = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ ’ “ ” ; : | \ ? and {space}. • The @ character is acceptable only as the lead-in to the domain name (such as @folklore.net).
Fig_Email Options menus Figure 110. Email Options Menu on the Email Settings Page The Suspend option is useful for temporarily removing personnel from the e-mail list when they are unavailable, such as traveling or vacation. Deleting an e-mail addressee and clicking the Save button removes the recipient from e-mail notification completely.
2. Access the DXP web pages. 3. Select the Configuration tab. 4. On the Configuration page, click the Firmware Upgrade link on the left side. 5. Click the Browse button. A Choose File to Upload window opens. 6. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file and select the file. Figure 112. Choose File Window with a Firmware File Selected ATTENTION: Valid firmware files must have the file extension .S19. Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade.
File Management Tab To delete files (such as HTML pages) from the switcher or to upload your own files, click the File Management tab. The switcher displays the File Management page. Figure 113. File Management Page NOTE: The files listed in figure 113 are shown for example only and may not be present on your switcher. Uploading Files Files to be uploaded to the DXP must contain only valid alphanumeric characters and underscores.
Adding a Directory 1. Enter the directory name in the Dir: field, following the slash (/). (The / stands for the root or parent directly.) 2. Click the Add Dir button. 3. With the directory name displayed, perform the uploading files procedure described in the previous section to add a file to the directory. The directory name appears at the top of the Files column, preceded by a slash (/).
Control Tab Use the Control tab to access the Set and View Ties page (click the User Control link) and the Global Presets page (click the Presets link). Set and View Ties Page On the Set and View Ties page, you can create and undo ties, mute and unmute outputs, and assign EDID values to inputs. To access the Set and View Ties page, select the Control tab, then click User Control in the left sidebar menu. and View Ties screen Figure 114.
Fig_Button tie pop-up field Figure 115. Pop-up Field Providing Formation About a Button Tie • To tie an input to all outputs, click that input number, located at the left of the matrix. 2. Click the Take button to make the configuration changes or Cancel button to abandon the changes. • Input Adjustments — Contains an HDCP Authorization check box for each input. For the desired input, select this check box to turn on HDCP authorization or clear the box to turn authorization off.
Global Presets Page You can save and recall global presets from the Global Presets page. To access the Global Presets page, click the Control tab, then the Presets link on the left sidebar menu. Figure 116. Global Presets Page Saving a preset Save the current configuration (configuration 0) as a preset as follows: 1. Click the Save Preset button. It changes to Select Preset.... 2. Select the desired preset by clicking one of the preset buttons.
Reference Information This section provides reference information on the DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI.
Optional Accessories The following optional accessories can be purchased for use with the DXP DVI, DXP DVI Pro, or DXP HDMI. Accessory Part Number MKP 2000 Matrix Switcher X-Y Remote Control Panel (black) 60-682-02 MKP 3000 Matrix Switcher X-Y Remote Control Panel (black) 60-708-02 9-pin D female to 2.
• Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that uneven mechanical loading does not create a hazardous condition. • Circuit overloading — When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Consider equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern.
IP Addressing What is an IP Address? An IP address is a 32-bit binary number that is used to identify each device on an Ethernet network. This number is usually represented by four decimal numbers (called “octets”), each in the range of 0 through 255 and separated by dots; for example, 198.123.34.240. This is called “dotted decimal notation.
The following is an example of an invalid Class C addressing scheme: Device IP Address Matrix Switcher Control Software computer 208.132.180.41 DXP DVI Pro switcher 192.157.180.42 NOTE: The above addresses are invalid because the network identifier for each address is not the same even though each IP address is unique. You can perform a test from your computer to check that a device at a particular address is responding correctly or to determine its address (see “Pinging for the IP Address,” below).
4. At the command prompt, enter ping IP address. The computer returns a display similar to figure 118. The line Pinging ... reports the actual numeric IP address, regardless of whether you entered the actual numeric IP address or an alias name. C:\>ping 192.168.254.254 Pinging 192.168.254.254 with 32 bytes of data: Reply Reply Reply Reply from from from from 192.168.254.254: 192.168.254.254: 192.168.254.254: 192.168.254.
Operating using Telnet It is not the intention of this guide to detail all of the operations and functionality of Telnet; however, some basic level of understanding is necessary for operating the DXP switcher via Telnet. Connecting to the DXP (Open command) You connect to the DXP Plus switcher using the Open command. After your computer is connected to the switcher, you can enter the SIS commands the same as you would if you were using the RS-232 link. Connect to the DXP as follows: 1.
Local echo can be turned off by entering unset local_echo at the Telnet prompt. If your computer is connected to the DXP switcher, and you need to access the Telnet prompt to turn local echo off, enter the Escape sequence (). Setting carriage return-line feed Unless commanded otherwise, Telnet transmits a line feed character only (no carriage return) to the connected switcher when you press the key. This is the correct setting for SIS communication with the switcher.
IP addresses and octets Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric sub-fields, called “octets,” which are separated by dots (periods) (figure 120). Each octet can be numbered from 000 through 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 120.
Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.