Attaching Cables; Hdcp Support On Enova Dgx Switchers - AMX DGX1600-ENC Hardware Reference Manual

Enova DGX HDMI Boards

Attaching Cables

Viewed from the rear of the enclosure, the input boards (for attaching sources) are on the left, and the output boards (for attaching
destinations) are on the right.
Enova DGX 800/1600 – Input and output channel numbers correspond to the connectors and are located between the input and
output boards. For inputs, numbering is consecutive from left to right on each board from the top board to the bottom board;
outputs start over at "1" and follow the same pattern.
Enova DGX 3200 – Input and output channel numbers correspond to the connectors and are located on the numbering plate (metal
strip) directly above the boards. For inputs, numbering is consecutive from top to bottom on each board from the left board to right
board; outputs start over at "1" and follow the same pattern.
Enova DGX 6400 – Input and output channel numbers correspond to the connectors and are located in the middle of the enclosure
between boards on either side. For inputs, numbering is consecutive from left to right on each board from the top input board on
the left to the bottom input board on the left, continuing on the top input board on the right to the bottom input board on the right.
Outputs are in the lower part of the enclosure, start over at "1" on the left, and follow the same pattern.
NOTE: The HDMI connector has a center screw for locking capability.
To attach HDMI connectors:
NOTE: 4K HDMI Boards require Category 2 high-speed cable for use with 4K content.
1. Attach HDMI connectors to HDMI receptacles.
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Attach HDMI connectors to HDMI receptacles
IMPORTANT: If a device with an EDID (e.g., a video processor) is installed between the output and destination monitor, the scaler
override function will read the EDID for that device. If this happens, we suggest a procedure where you first connect the output to the
monitor and Save the EDID (see page 176) then connect the output to the device and the device to the destination monitor. When all
connections are made, Load the previously saved EDID (see page 176).
Executing a Test Switch for an HDMI Board
We recommend becoming familiar with how HDMI switching works in an Enova DGX Switcher by reading the rest of this chapter
before executing a test switch. We also recommend executing a test switch to verify the system is working correctly and then
disconnecting the test switch before finishing the installation. For information on executing test switches, see page 219.

HDCP Support on Enova DGX Switchers

The Enova DGX HDMI Boards provide true matrix switching for complete distribution of high resolution digital video and embedded
audio from the sources to the destinations (audio can also be inserted or extracted with the use of Audio Insert/Extract Boards;
see page 154). Full-matrix HDMI support allows protected entertainment content to be switched freely, while its high resolution
capabilities provide the advantage of being able to use this solution to switch high resolution computer images. As a result, a single
system can handle a combination of computer images and protected content.
NOTE: This section also applies to DGX DVI, DXLink Twisted Pair, and DXLink Fiber Boards.
Enova DGX Switchers meet the HDCP Standard, which was established to prevent the unauthorized transfer of protected
audiovisual content between devices. In addition, these switchers support InstaGate Pro, which was developed to address the
special concerns that arise when protected content needs to be distributed.
The Enova DGX HDMI Boards route HDCP (content-protected) and non-HDCP digital audiovisual signals. If HDCP is applied, the
transmitted video is encrypted. The HDMI input connectors act as HDCP receivers (RXs) for upstream devices, and the output
connectors act as HDCP transmitters (TXs) for downstream devices.
If the content is protected (HDCP), the Enova DGX Switcher functions as an InstaGate Pro sink and through the HDMI (or DVI)
output connectors handles verification of the connected individual downstream sinks / destination devices (and downstream
repeaters in the path if applicable). This means that the source device only needs to authenticate the HDMI input. Once the
authentication is complete, the encrypted content begins to display on the destinations.
NOTE: Enova DGX Boards do not support CEC.
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