AMX DXLink User Manual

Contents
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Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
IRL File Transfers .............................................................................................. 73
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 73
Preparing for IRL File Transfers in an Endpoint System .........................................................74
Preparing for IRL File Transfers in an Extender System .........................................................75
Transferring IRL Files .............................................................................................................76
NetLinx Programming of DXLink Transmitters and Receivers .......................... 79
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 79
Device Numbering and Ports.................................................................................................79
CHANNELs ........................................................................................................................... 81
DXLink Receiver Video SEND_COMMANDs..........................................................................81
DXLink Receiver Audio SEND_COMMANDs.......................................................................... 84
DXLink Transmitter Video SEND_COMMANDs ..................................................................... 85
DXLink Transmitter Audio SEND_COMMANDs .....................................................................90
IR SEND_COMMANDs........................................................................................................... 91
Serial SEND_COMMANDs .....................................................................................................95
Common DXLink Transmitter / Receiver SEND_COMMANDs ...............................................97
DXLink System SEND_COMMANDs ......................................................................................98
SEND_STRING Escape Sequences .........................................................................................99
Enova DVX Switchers – DXLink SEND_COMMANDs ...........................................................100
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 101
Overview .............................................................................................................................101
Basic Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................101
Determining HDCP Compliance........................................................................................... 102
Power Issues ........................................................................................................................102
DXLink Connection Issues....................................................................................................103
Network Setup Issues ..........................................................................................................104
Technical Support ................................................................................................................104
Appendix A – Upgrading the Firmware.......................................................... 105
Overview .............................................................................................................................105
Preparing for KIT File Transfers in an Endpoint System.......................................................106
Preparing for KIT File Transfers in an Extender System.......................................................106
Important Upgrade Information ..........................................................................................108
Transferring KIT Files...........................................................................................................109
Appendix B – Telnet (Terminal) Commands.................................................... 111
Establishing a Terminal Connection Via Telnet ....................................................................111
Telnet Username and Password........................................................................................... 112
Telnet Commands................................................................................................................113
Master Connection Modes...................................................................................................119
Notes on Specific Telnet Clients ..........................................................................................120

AMX DXLink Specifications

General

Category	Receiver
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
HDCP Compliance	Yes
Video Input Signal	HDMI
Control	RS-232, IR, Ethernet
Input Connector	HDMI
Output Connector	HDMI
Operating Temperature	0° to 50° C
Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Temperature	-20° to 70° C