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4K HDMI Switchers
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Matrix Switchers
68-2939-01, Rev. M
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  • Page 1 DXP HD 4K PLUS 4K HDMI Switchers User Guide Matrix Switchers 68-2939-01, Rev. M 02 24...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Pour en savoir plus sur les règles de sécurité, la conformité à la réglementation, la compatibilité EMI/EMF, l’accessibilité, et autres sujets connexes, lisez les informations de sécurité et de conformité Extron, réf. 68-290-01, sur le site Extron, WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to www.extron.com.
  • Page 3 安全記事 • 繁體中文 안전 지침 • 한국어 경고: 이 기호 警告: 若產品上使用此符號， 是為了提醒使用者， 產品機殼內存在未隔離的危險 가 제품에 사용될 경우, 제품의 인클로저 내에 있는 電壓， 可能會導致觸電之風險。 접지되지 않은 위험한 전류로 인해 사용자가 감전될 위험이 있음을 경고합니다. 注意 若產品上使用此符號， 是為了提醒使用者， 設備隨附的用戶手冊中有重要 주의: 이 기호 的操作和維護...
  • Page 4 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 5 Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: • Risk of property damage. • Risque de dommages matériels. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here: ^AR Merge Scene,,0p1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C.0...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Saving a Preset — DXP 168 and About this Guide ............. 1 1616 PLUS ............37 About the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series Matrix Saving a Preset — DXP 44, 84, and Switchers ............... 1 88 PLUS ............39 Features ..............
  • Page 8 Web Page Components ........109 Device Info Panel ..........110 Inputs Panel .............110 RS-232 Panel ...........111 Device Status Panel .........111 Outputs Panel ..........113 Roles and Permissions Panel ......113 Network Settings Panel ........114 Firmware Panel ..........115 DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Contents viii...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction This section gives an overview of the Extron DXP HD 4K PLUS matrix switchers, describes significant features of the series, and provides application diagrams. Topics in this section include: • About this Guide • About the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series Matrix Switchers •...
  • Page 10 S/PDIF and analog outputs, supporting audio assignment from any HDMI input source. • S/PDIF audio output (DXP 44, 84, 88, 168, and 1616 PLUS only) — The DXP HD 4K PLUS Series includes S/PDIF outputs for 2-channel LPCM audio or encoded standard definition bitstream audio for Dolby or DTS multi-channel surround sound.

  • Page 11: Edid Minder

    HDCP, and HDCP Authorization enabling or disabling. Managing EDID You can manage EDID files using PCS (see the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series Help file). You can also select and import EDID files using SIS commands (see the EDID Commands on page 87).

  • Page 12: Assigned Output Edid

    The EDID of each output is saved and made available to any input slot. Assigned output EDID can be directly assigned to any input via PCS. EDID tables for DXP HD 4K PLUS Table 1. DXP 1616 PLUS (16 x 16) HD 4K PLUS and DXP 168 (16 x 8) HD 4K PLUS...
  • Page 13 EDID from output 1 Output 2 Automatically populated with sink EDID from output 2 Output 3 Automatically populated with sink EDID from output 3 Output 4 Automatically populated with sink EDID from output 4 DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Introduction...

  • Page 14: Application Diagrams

    IPCP Pro 250 Table Mic IP Link Pro Ethernet Control Processor Ethernet Extron TLP Pro 1025T 10" Tabletop TouchLink HDMI Videoconferencing PC Pro Touchpanel Capture Figure 1. Application for a DXP 42 HD 4K PLUS DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Introduction...
  • Page 15 < > < > shift shift shift shift control option command command option control enter control option command command option control enter Figure 2. Application for a DXP 88 HD 4K PLUS DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Introduction...
  • Page 16 IP Link Pro 7" Wall Mount Control Processor TouchLink Pro Touchpanel Extron Ethernet/PoE TLP Pro 725M 7" Wall Mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanel Laptops Figure 3. Application for a DXP 1616 HD 4K PLUS DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Introduction...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation This section describes the rear panels of the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series matrix switchers and provides instructions for cabling. It covers the following topics: • Rear Panels • Connecting to the LAN Port • Connecting to the Remote RS-232 Port •...

  • Page 18: Dxp 44, 84, And 88 Rear Panels

    ) is being pressed and held, this LED blinks every 3 seconds to indicate the level of reset that is initiated if the button is released at that point (see Resetting page 49 for more information). DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Installation...
  • Page 19 Pour l’audio asymétrique, connectez les manchons au contact au sol. Ne PAS connecter les manchons aux contacts négatifs (–). NOTE: The length of exposed wires is important. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm). DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Installation...

  • Page 20: Connecting To The Lan Port

    "crossover" cable. no pin or pair assignments are swapped. Both ends of the cable can be T568B (as shown) or T568A (not shown). Figure 8. RJ-45 Connector and Pinout Tables DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Installation...

  • Page 21: Connecting To The Remote Rs-232 Port

    Patch (straight-through) cable — Connection of the DXP PLUS to a network via a network switch Connecting to the Remote RS-232 Port The DXP HD 4K PLUS switchers have a rear panel Remote serial port through which they can be configured via SIS commands (serial commands that control the switcher through this connector).

  • Page 22: Connecting Power To The Dxp 42

    à l’intérieur d’un placard dédié. • Always use a power supply specified by Extron for the DXP HD 4K PLUS. Use of an unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certification and may cause damage to the supply and the DXP.

  • Page 23: Securing The Hdmi Connectors Using The Lockit Hdmi Cable Lacing Bracket

    2. Plug the connector into the orange 2-pole captive screw power connector on the rear panel. In the example shown in figure 11, a power supply is being connected to the power connector of a DXP HD 4K PLUS. POWER 1.5A MAX...
  • Page 24 4. Loosely place the included tie wrap around the HDMI connectors and the bracket (see in the image on the previous page). 5. While holding the connector securely against the lacing bracket, tighten the tie wrap, then remove any excess length ( DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Installation...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Global preset — (DXP 44, 84, 88, 168, and 1616 PLUS only) A configuration that has been stored, consisting of a complete map of all input and output connections. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration. The DXP HD 4K PLUS can store up to 16 global presets in memory. •...

  • Page 26: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Front Panel Controls and Indicators All DXP HD 4K PLUS switchers have input and output buttons. Depending on the operation, the button LEDs blink or light steadily when the button is pressed. The front panel buttons may have multiple functions, which are classified as primary and secondary.

  • Page 27: Dxp 44, 84, And 88 Hd 4K Plus Front Panel

    Inputs 1 and 2 only — Toggle button background illumination on and off (see Setting the Button Background Illumination - DXP 168 and1616 Only on page 48). DXP 42 PLUS • Primary: Select an input. • Secondary: View ties. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...
  • Page 28 DXP 168 and 1616 PLUS: With the Enter, View, and Escape buttons, place the switcher in serial port configuration mode. • Indicate that the Remote RS-232 port is set to 19200 baud in serial port configuration mode (blinking). DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...
  • Page 29 44). • View the video or audio mute status of the selected input or output. • Resetting the System from the Front Panel Initiate system reset from the front panel (see page 49). DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 30: Powering On

    When power is applied, the most recent configuration is retrieved. The previous presets remain intact. The switcher powers up in full power mode (neither power save mode enabled). DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 31: Creating Or Changing A Configuration

    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. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 32: Dxp 44, 84, And 88 Plus Configuration

    LEDs for outputs that were already tied to the input light the appropriate color steadily. Outputs that are already tied can be left on, along with new blinking selections, or toggled off by pressing the associated output button. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 33: Creating Ties - Dxp 168 And 1616 Plus

    14 15 16 Figure 18. Select the Outputs NOTE: You can cancel the entire set of ties at this point by pressing and releasing the Escape button. The Escape button blinks red once. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...
  • Page 34 The button lights green to indicate that video previously created. outputs can be tied to or untied from this input. INPUTS OUTPUTS Figure 23. Select an Input with Ties DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...
  • Page 35 To remove a tie from a configuration: 1. Press and release the Escape button. Press the Escape button to clear all selections. CONTROL ENTER PRESET VIEW ESCAPE The button blinks once. Figure 27. Clear All Selections DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...
  • Page 36 Input 5 video tied to output 1, output 2, output 3, output 4 • Input 5 audio tied to output 2 and output 3 • Input 5 video and audio tied to output 2 and output 3 DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...
  • Page 37 Amber — Audio and video ties (outputs 1 through 4 only) • Select both video and audio for viewing — Press and release the Video and Audio buttons as necessary until both are lit. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...
  • Page 38 OUTPUTS The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to the selected input are either unlit or background illuminated. Figure 36. Deselecting Video and Selecting Audio to View Only Audio Ties DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 39: Creating Ties - Dxp 44, 84, And 88 Plus

    1. Press and release the Esc button to clear any input button, output button, or control button indicators whose LEDs might be lit. Press the Esc button to clear all selections. VIDEO ENTER PRESET AUDIO The LED blinks once. Figure 39. Press the Esc button DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...
  • Page 40 To select only audio for the tie, press and release the I/O button to toggle audio on. The Audio LED lights red when audio is enabled. Deselect video by pressing the I/O button until the Video LED is unlit. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...
  • Page 41 2. Press the I/O button repeatedly to select the type of tie you want to break (green for Video, red for Audio). VIDEO Lights green when video is selected. Press I/O button to select audio or video. AUDIO Lights red when audio is selected. Figure 46. Selecting Audio or Video Using the I/O Button DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...
  • Page 42 2. Select video or audio by pressing the I/O button until the desired LED lights (green for video or red for audio). VIDEO Lights green when video is selected. Press I/O button to select audio or video. AUDIO Lights red when audio is selected. Figure 49. Selecting the Type of Ties to View DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 43: Creating Ties - Dxp 42 Plus

    After 5 seconds, all LEDs turn off. Figure 51. Tying Input 1 to Output 1 NOTE: If no output is selected within 5 seconds, the input LED turns off and no tie is made to the input. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 44: Saving And Recalling Presets

    By default, audio ties cannot be made using the front panel buttons. However, front panel audio ties can be Front Panel Audio Tie Mode enabled using SIS commands or PCS (see on page 86 or the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series Help File). The following audio tie modes are available: •...

  • Page 45: Saving A Preset - Dxp 168 And 1616 Plus

    NOTES: • Presets cannot be viewed from the front panel unless recalled as the current configuration. Presets can be viewed using the PCS configuration program (see the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series Help File for more details). • The current configuration and all presets are stored in non-volatile memory.
  • Page 46 Press and release the Preset button. CONTROL ENTER PRESET VIEW ESCAPE Assigned Presets Preset button lights. INPUTS All buttons with assigned presets light. PRESET Presets not assigned Figure 59. Entering Recall Preset Mode DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 47: Saving A Preset - Dxp 44, 84, And 88 Plus

    1. Press the Esc button to clear any previous selections. The Esc LED blinks green once. 2. To save a preset, press and hold the Preset button until the Preset LED starts blinking. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 48: Muting And Unmuting Outputs From The Front Panel

    44). • To enable changes to the mute settings, set the lock mode to 0. • Muting from the front panel is not available on the DXP 42 HD 4K PLUS. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 49: Muting Outputs - Dxp 168 And 1616 Plus

    If both video and audio are selected and only video is muted, the output button blinks between green and amber. If only audio is selected, the output button blinks between red and amber. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...
  • Page 50 If both Video and Audio I/O buttons were selected, the output button blinks alternating amber and green. • If neither signal is muted for the selected output, the output button lights steadily in the color indicating its signal type. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 51: Muting Outputs - Dxp 44, 84, And 88 Plus

    I/O button again to view the video status of the same output. 5. To exit the view mode, press Esc or wait for the indicators to time out. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 52: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel (Executive Modes)

    2 and mode 0. CONTROL ENTER PRESET ESCAPE VIDEO AUDIO VIEW 2 seconds 2 seconds CONTROL Buttons blink twice. AUDIO ENTER PRESET VIEW ESCAPE VIDEO Figure 73. Toggling between Front Panel Lock Modes 0 and 2 DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 53: Setting Lock Modes - Dxp 44, 84, And 88 Plus

    The Esc, Video, and Audio LEDs blink twice if the DXP PLUS is now in lock mode 2. • The Video and Audio LEDs blink twice if the DXP PLUS is now in lock mode 0. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...
  • Page 54 If the switcher is in lock mode 1, you cannot change it directly to lock mode 0 (completely unlocked). You must first place the switcher in lock mode 2, then toggle it to mode 0 (see Selecting Front Panel Lock Mode 2 or Toggling between Lock Modes 2 and 0 on page 100). DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 55: Power Save Modes

    2. Press the appropriate Control button to select the desired baud rate: • Enter = 9600 • Preset = 19200 • View = 38400 • Esc = 115200 The selected Control button blinks. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 56: Selecting The Baud Rate For Dxp 44, 84, And 88 Plus

    (approximately 2 seconds. Press and hold Input 1 and Input 2 buttons simultaneousely to toggle background illumination mode on or off. INPUTS Figure 80. Toggle Background Illumination On or Off DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 57: Resetting

    Reset Commands - DXP 42 on page 92). • PCS (see the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series Help File) NOTE: Entering the E ZQQQ } SIS command or performing a mode 5 reset via the rear panel Reset button (see the...

  • Page 58: Resetting Using The Front Or Rear Panel Reset Button

    Analysez minutieusement les différents modes de réinitialisation voir tableau page suivante. Appliquer le mauvais mode de réinitialisation peut causer une perte inattendue de la programmation de la mémoire flash, une reconfiguration des ports ou une réinitialisation du sélecteur. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...
  • Page 59 The modes described in the table are separate functions, not a continuation from mode 1 to mode 5. • There is no reset mode 2 for DXP HD 4K PLUS Series. If you attempt to initiate it, the Power and Reset LED blinks 3 times but no reset is performed.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    3. Ensure that an active input is selected for output on the switcher. 4. Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied. 5. Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary. 6. Call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline if necessary. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 61: Configuration Worksheets

    Fill in the preset number and use colors, dashes, and so forth, to make connecting lines. Figure 84. Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment Inputs include media players, a PC, a laptop, editing stations, and 4K cameras. Output devices include various 4K monitors. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 62: Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration - 8 Inputs And Outputs

    Output Destinations Weekly status mtg Preset # Title: Video ties: Fill in the preset number and use colors, dashes, and so forth, to make connecting lines. Figure 86. Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 63: Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment - 16 Inputs And Outputs

    Displayed in the lobby (output 8) • The presenter has a presentation stored on PC 1 (input 4) that is: • Displayed in the main hall (output 2) • Displayed locally on podium 1 (output 3) DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 64: Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration

    Output Destinations Weekly status mtg Preset # Title: Video ties: Fill in the preset number and use colors, dashes, and so forth, to make connecting lines. Figure 89. Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 65: Worksheet Form - 8 Inputs And Outputs

    Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, and so on, to make connecting lines. Disregard or cross out the input and output boxes that do not apply to your switcher. DXP HD 4K PLUS Configuration Worksheet DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 66: Worksheet Form - 16 Inputs And Outputs

    Worksheet Form — 16 Inputs and Outputs DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Operation...

  • Page 67: Sis Configuration And Control

    SIS Configuration and Control The DXP HD 4K PLUS Series can be configured and controlled with Extron Simple Instruction Set commands. This section describes the communication between a connected host and the DXP PLUS. Topics are: • Connection Methods •...

  • Page 68: Device-Initiated Messages

    • Reconfig The switcher sends this response upon any change of input frequency on the currently selected input or inputs. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 69: Error Responses

    Number of Connections A DXP HD 4K PLUS Series switcher can have up to 200 simultaneous TCP connections, including all http and Telnet connections. When the connection limit is reached, the switcher accepts no new connections until some have been closed.

  • Page 70: Verbose Mode

    1 or 3 (see the starting on page 79). In verbose mode 1 or 3, changes are reported in messages that resemble SIS command responses. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 71: Symbol Definitions

    HDCP mode 0 = auto (follow the input, default) 1 = on (always encrypt HDMI outputs) 2 = none (do not send HDCP content to the sink) (DXP 42 only) DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 72 HDCP notification — screen 0 = black screen background color 1 = green screen (default) Signal status 0 = no signal detected 1 = input signal detected DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 73 Maximum 63 alphanumeric characters or hyphens. The first character must be an alpha character. The last character cannot be a hyphen. No blank or space characters are permitted. Uppercase and lowercase letters are interchangeable. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 74 Stop bits 1 (default), 2 EDID record 256 bytes of binary data in Hex EDID resolution and rate Native resolution and refresh rate from current EDID input assignment, translated from Hex DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 75 When an input is switched to output 1, analog audio output 3 is also selected. • When an input is switched to output 2, analog audio output 4 is also selected. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 76: Command And Response Table - Dxp 44, 84, 88, 168, And 1616 Plus

    = Output number HDMI output, 1 through maximum number of outputs < >: DXP 44 and 84 PLUS: 1-4 DXP 88 PLUS and 168 PLUS: 1-8 DXP 1616 PLUS: 1-16 DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 77 > For viewing all ties: 01 through 16 00 = No ties 1 through maximum number of outputs < >: = Output number 0 = untie (for ties if applicable) DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 78 = HDCP Authorized device 1 = allow HDCP encryption (default) 0 = no source detected X& = Input HDCP status 1 = source is HDCP compliant 2 = source is not HDCP compliant DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 79 EDID. EDID file name and path (can be a full path name). EDID file format is = EDID filename .bin carrying 128 or 256 bytes of binary data. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 80 1 = sink connected but does not support HDCP 2 = sink connected and supports HDCP, but currently not encrypted 3 = sink connected, supports HDCP, and is currently encrypted DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 81 0 = no mutes = Output mute 1 = video mute (one or more outputs) 2 = audio mute (one or more outputs) 3 = video and audio mute (one or more outputs) DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 82 MKP Mode for Volume Control on page 84). NOTE: If exceeds the acceptable volume range specified in the analog output volume setting commands, above, an E13 error message is returned. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 83 16 alphanumeric characters ([unassigned] for presets not saved) = Name X1& X1& = Global preset number 1-16. can be 0 for viewing current ties only. NOTE: = maximum number of outputs. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 84 DXP 1616 PLUS — 1-16 16 alphanumeric characters ([unassigned] for presets that have not been = Name saved) 1 through 10 = Room number 1 through 10 = Room preset number DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 85 1 = mode 1 (complete front panel lockout) 2 = mode 2 (tie configuration and preset management only, default) 0 = No signal detected = Video signal status 1 = Input signal detected DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 86 RS-232 ports and slow fan speed. Front panel is non-responsive. The unit responds only to SIS viewing commands and E 0PSAV To return to mode 0: Enter E 0PSAV (only method). DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 87 < >: = Output number 1-4, DXP 42 PLUS — DXP 44 and 84 PLUS — DXP 88 PLUS — = Analog audio and S/PDIF output number 1 or 2 DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 88 = Serial number DXP 42 — 60-1678-01 DXP 88 — 60-1495-01 = Unit part number DXP 44 — 60-1493-01 DXP 168 — 60-1496-01 DXP 84 — 60-1494-01 DXP 1616 — 60-1497-01 DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 89 = IP address nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (255.255.0.0 = default) = Subnet mask nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (0.0.0.0 = default) = Gateway address 00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx = MAC address maximum number of open connections < > = Open connections DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 90 YYYY = year: 2000 to 2099 HH = hour: 00 to 23 mm = minute: 00 to 59 SS = second: 00 to 59 -12:00 to +14:00 = GMT offset DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 91 In the format (UTC ) • <Description> This is the UTC equivalent for a time zone as well as a description of the geographical area. = Password 0 to 128 characters DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 92 2 = Set DXP PLUS to MKP volume control range, 1-64 steps. NOTES: • Entering the system reset command resets the MKP mode to the factory ZQQQ ZXXX default (mode 1). • Affects all analog and S/PDIF audio outputs. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 93: Command And Response Table - Dxp 42

    •--•...--• Aud • KEY: 1 through 4 = Input number 0 = untie (for ties If applicable) 1 through 4 = Output number 0 = untie (for ties if applicable) DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 94 Verbose modes 2 and 3 HdcpI00* KEY: 0 = no source detected X& = Input HDCP status 1 = source is HDCP compliant 2 = source is not HDCP compliant DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 95 EDID. EDID file name and path (can be a full path name). EDID file extension is = EDID filename .bin and carries 128 or 256 bytes of binary data. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 96 1 = sink connected but does not support HDCP 2 = sink connected and supports HDCP, but currently not encrypted 3 = sink connected, supports HDCP, and is currently encrypted DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 97 0 = unmute, 1 = video mute, 2 = video and sync mute = Video mute 0 = black screen, 1 = green screen (default) = HDCP notification screen 0 = no signal present, 1 = signal present = Signal status DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 98 0 to 100 percent in approximately 1.28 dB intervals (100 = default) = Output volume level NOTE: If exceeds the acceptable volume range specified in the analog output volume level commands, above, an E13 error message is returned. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 99 Maximum 24 alphanumeric characters or hyphens. The first = Device name character must be alpha. The last character cannot be a hyphen. No blank or space characters are permitted. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 100 HDMI output, 1 through maximum number of outputs = Output number < >: 1-4, DXP 42 — DXP 44 and 84 — DXP 88 — 1 through 4 = Analog audio output number DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 101 KEY: 0 = Disable DHCP mode (default), 1 = Enable DHCP mode = Enable or disable nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (192.168.254.254 = default) = IP address nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (255.255.0.0 = default) = Subnet mask DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 102 MMM = month: 01 to 12 YYYY = year: 2000 to 2099 HH = hour: 00 to 23 mm = minute: 00 to 59 SS = second: 00 to 59 DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 103 KEY: Length can be 0 to 128 characters. All human-readable characters are = Password permitted except . Passwords are case-sensitive and cannot be a single space. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 104: Cec Sis Commands

    Playback Device 1 Audio System Tuner 2 Tuner 3 Playback Device 2 Recording Device 3 Tuner 4 Playback Device 3 Reserved Reserved Free Use Unregistered (as initiator address) Broadcast (as destination address) DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 105 = CEC data — User selected elements (0 through 15) in the form of a percent sign followed by two hex digits. Example: %2A%07%FF X11) = CEC address byte — In the form of percent sign followed by two hex digits Example: %E0 = Extron output (14) to TV (0) DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 106: Command And Response Table For Cec Sis Commands

    User selected elements (0 to 15) in the form of percent sign followed by 2 hex digits Example: %2A%07%FF X11) = CEC address byte, in the form of a percent sign followed by two hex digits Example: %E0 = Extron output (14) to TV (0) DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 107 User selected elements (0 to 15) in the form of percent sign followed by two hex digits Example: %2A%07%FF X11) = CEC address byte, in the form of a percent sign followed by two hex digits Example: %E0 = Extron output (14) to TV (0) DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 108: Configuration Software

    The graphical interface includes many of the same functions as those on the device front panel and through SIS commands. This section describes the software installation and communication. For detailed information about configuring the device with PCS, see the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series Help file. Topics in this section include: • Software Installation •...
  • Page 109 C:\Program Files (x86) \ Extron \ Extron PCS. If there is not already an Extron folder in your Program Files (x86) folder, the installation program creates it as well. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Configuration Software...

  • Page 110: Pcs Product Page

    5. Open the executable (.exe) file from the save location. 6. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. By default, the installation creates a directory in the Program Files or Program Files (x86) folder. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Configuration Software...

  • Page 111: Software Connection

    NOTE: Connecting to PCS returns the switcher to normal operation from power save modes 1 and 2. Figure 94. PCS Window, Device Discovery Panel Offline device configuration is not supported with the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series, but the configuration screens and panels can still be viewed. Device Discovery Panel The Device Discovery panel displays accessible Extron devices connected directly to the PC or to a LAN or WAN.
  • Page 112 Click the Apply button to accept the changes and return to the Device Discovery panel. • Click the Apply and Connect button to accept the changes and connect to the selected device. A new device configuration tab opens. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Configuration Software...

  • Page 113: Tcp/Ip Panel

    ), enter the IP address of the control processor connected to the AV LAN. 4. Enter the password if required. 5. Click Connect ( ). The TCP/IP window closes and the device configuration window opens. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Configuration Software...

  • Page 114: Offline Device Preview

    Figure 98. Configuration File Drop-Down Menu NOTE: The Open Configuration File option is not available for the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series. Figure 99. New Configuration File Dialog Box (DXP 88 HD 4K PLUS Selected) 2. Select the desired device model from the Device Models list (see figure 99, 3.

  • Page 115: Help File Access

    Extron PCS Help from the Software menu in the top right corner. Figure 100. Software Menu The DXP HD 4K PLUS Series Help file contains information about configuring the connected switcher. To access the help file, either connect to a device (see...

  • Page 116: Internal Web Page

    Internal Web Page This section provides procedures for accessing and using the DXP HD 4K PLUS internal web page. Topics in this section include: • Web Page Access • Web Page Components The internal web page displays information about the device and provides basic configuration options. For more...

  • Page 117: Web

    Device Info Panel Device Status Panel Network Settings Panel Inputs Panel Outputs Panel Firmware Panel RS-232 Panel Roles and Permissions Panel Figure 102. Internal Web Page Example DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Internal Web Page...

  • Page 118: Device Info Panel

    HDCP status. The following HDCP status indicators may be displayed for the inputs: Symbol Definition The signal is HDCP encrypted. The signal is not encrypted. There is no signal detected. No Signal DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Internal Web Page...

  • Page 119: Rs-232 Panel

    Click Sync to PC at the bottom of the Device Status panel. When the sync is completed, the message shown in figure 105 appears in the upper-right corner of the screen. Figure 105. Sync to PC Success Message DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Internal Web Page...
  • Page 120 Time Zone — In the Timezone field, select the desired time zone from the drop-down menu ( 3. When finished entering settings, click Save ( ) to confirm them, or Cancel to close the dialog box without implementing the settings. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Internal Web Page...

  • Page 121: Outputs Panel

    2. In the Admin panel, click the Change Admin Password link and enter the new administrator password in the figure 108, field below (see on the next page). 3. Click in the Confirm Admin Password field ( ) and repeat the password from the Change Admin Password field. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Internal Web Page...

  • Page 122: Network Settings Panel

    DXP PLUS, and turn DHCP on and off. You can also view the MAC address of the unit. To set the IP addresses: 1. Click Edit in the lower-left corner of the Network Settings panel. The EDIT Network Settings screen opens. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Internal Web Page...

  • Page 123: Firmware Panel

    2. In the Open dialog box, browse to locate the new firmware file on your computer (by default the file is stored at C:\Program Files (x86)\Extron\Firmware after being downloaded from the Extron web page). NOTE: Firmware files for DXP HD 4K PLUS series have a .eff extension. Do not attempt to load any other file types.
  • Page 124 When the update is completed, the progress window closes and the message Firmware Upload Complete appears near the top of the screen. The new firmware filename appears beside Version in the Firmware panel of the web page. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Internal Web Page...

  • Page 125: Reference Information

    • Network Setup Mounting the Switcher The DXP HD 4K PLUS series switchers can be placed on a table top (with the four provided rubber feet attached to the bottom) or mounted to a rack. UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the DXP HD 4K PLUS switcher in a rack.

  • Page 126: Mounting Procedures

    DXP 44, 84, and 88 PLUS — Using the included brackets or an optional 19-inch rack shelf kit (available at www.extron.com), mount the unit to the rack, following the instructions provided with the mounting kit. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Reference Information...

  • Page 127: Downloading Updated Firmware

    3. On the Download Center screen, click the D link (see figure 114, Figure 114. D Link on Firmware Download Center Page 4. If necessary, scroll to locate your device: DXP HD 4K PLUS Matrix Series ( DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Reference Information...

  • Page 128: Network Setup

    6. Click the Download link to the right of your DXP PLUS device (see figure 115, Figure 115. Firmware Download Link for DXP HD 4K PLUS 7. On the login page that appears next, fill in the required information to log in to www.extron.com...

  • Page 129: Subnet Mask

    Ping utility. If the address has not been changed, the factory-specified default is 192.168.254.254. Ping can also be used to test the Ethernet link to the DXP PLUS switcher. DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Reference Information...

  • Page 130: Connecting As A Telnet Client

    Access the command prompt and start Telnet as follows: 1. On the Start menu, enter telnet in the Search field. 2. Click OK. The computer returns a display similar to figure 117. Figure 117. Telnet Screen DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 131 Local echo can be turned off by entering unset local_echo at the Telnet prompt. If your computer is connected to the DXP PLUS switcher, and you need to access the Telnet prompt to turn local echo off, enter the Escape sequence (<Ctrl+ >). DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Reference Information...

  • Page 132: Subnetting, A Primer

    (see figure 118). 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 118. IP Address and Octets DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 133 = . = .X.X — Match ≠ . ≠ .X.X — No match = . ≠ .X.X — No match (Same subnet) (Different subnet) (Different subnet) Figure 120. Comparing the IP Addresses DXP HD 4K PLUS Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 134 Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

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