AMX DCE-1 Instruction Manual

AMX DCE-1 Instruction Manual

Display control and edid manager

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DISPLAY CONTROL AND EDID MANAGER
DCE-1
A V FOR AN IT WORLD
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DISPLAY CONTROL AND EDID MANAGER DCE-1 A V FOR AN IT WORLD ®...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    COPYRIGHT NOTICE AMX© 2018, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of AMX. Copyright protection claimed...
  • Page 3: Esd Warning

    Anyone performing field maintenance on AMX equipment should use an appropriate ESD field service kit complete with at least a dissipative work mat with a ground cord and a UL listed adjustable wrist strap with another ground cord.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Rear Panel Description ...................... 10 Installation ........................11 Wiring ..........................11 EDID Management ......................13 RS232 Control ........................14 DCE-1 Control ........................14 Display Control ........................15 Troubleshooting ........................ 15 API Command List Instructions ..................16 Instruction Manual - Display Control and EDID Manager...
  • Page 5: Overview

    The DCE-1 also offers audio de-embed capabilities, with digital SPDIF and analog output options. To simplify display control, the DCE-1 also offers the ability to turn the display on and off using CEC, or RS232 strings whenever a source device is connected or disconnected.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications DCE-1 Specifications General Dimensions 3 in (8cm) depth 4.7 in (12cm) width 1 In (2.5cm) height Weight Approx. 0.66 lb (0.30 kg) Shipping Weight Mounting Options Includes V-Style surface mount brackets Approvals: Regulatory CE, FCC, NRTL, RoHS, WEEE Compliance...
  • Page 7 Specifications Specifications DCE-1 Specifications (cont.) HDMI Compatible Formats HDMI , HDCP Signal Type Support HDMI, DisplayPort++ (input only with HDMI cable adapter) Output Signal Type HDMI, HDCP Output Connector HDMI Type A Female Input Video Level .5 - 1.2 V p-p Data Rate (Max)
  • Page 8 Specifications Specifications DCE-1 Specifications (cont.) HDMI (cont.) 4K Format Support 3840x2160p@24/25/30/60 Hz, 4:4:4 4096x2160p@24/25/30/60 Hz, 4:4:4 3840x2160p@50/60 Hz, 4:2:0 4096x2160p@50/60 Hz, 4:2:0 Audio Format Support Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS, 2 CH L-PCM, 6 CH L-PCM, 8 CH L-PCM Dolby Digital and DTS support up to 48kHz, 5.1 channel...
  • Page 9: Front Panel Description

    Front Panel Description Front Panel Description Name Description RELAY 1-2 Connect to the projector screen for Relay control (turn on or off the projector screen) when DCE-1 detects input signal status change. HDMI OUT Connect to an HDMI display. RS-232 Connect to a PC or RS232-enabled display to control the DCE-1 or the display through RS232 serial commands.
  • Page 10: Rear Panel Description

    Rear Panel Description Rear Panel Description Name Description DC 12V 12V DC power input, threaded port for standard or locking connection. POWER LED On: The device is powered on. Off: The device is powered off. HDMI IN Connect to an HDMI source. EDID For EDID Management S/PDIF OUT...
  • Page 11: Installation

    RS232 commands. Connect for relay control Connect the projection screen to Relay 1 and Relay 2 of the DCE-1 to turn ON or OFF the screen through pre-loaded RS232 commands. Connect the included 12V power adapter to the DCE-1. Power ON all attached devices.
  • Page 12 Installation & Wiring Wiring In-ceiling Speaker Amplifier HDMI IN S/PDIF OUT AUDIO OUT RELAY Control HDMI RS232 Control Projection Screen Projector Instruction Manual - Display Control and EDID Manager...
  • Page 13: Edid Management

    The DCE-1 features multiple EDID presets which can be performed using the EDID rotary switch on the rear panel. By default, the EDID switch is set in position 0. Should any compatibility issues occur, use the following table for the EDID setting:...
  • Page 14: Rs232 Control

    DCE-1 Control Connect a control PC to the DCE-1 via a USB-UART cable, and run a terminal emulation program on your PC to configure the connection parameters correctly. The baud rate for the DCE-1 is 9600. This allows execution of RS232 commands through the software.
  • Page 15: Display Control

    Power-ON and Power-OFF commands in string/hex (refer to the document “API Command Set_DCE-1). Disconnect the PC from the DCE-1, and connect the display according to the diagram on page 6. The DCE-1 can automatically execute RS232 commands to Power ON or OFF the connected projector and projection screen when an input signal change is detected.
  • Page 16: Api Command List Instructions

    API Command List Instructions API Command List Instructions General Rules for Using BCS Commands • Command strings typically are not case-sensitive. • All command strings must end with the Take command “T” which tells the system to execute the command. •...
  • Page 17 API Command List Instructions API Command List Instructions (cont.) Function Description Command Example Note Command: Command: Configure UART command in string CPW#PS#T CPW1PSONONT Return: Return: CPW#PS#T CPW1PSONONT Description: Description: PW#: # = {0, 1} Configure “ONON” for the power-on 0: off command in string for the display. 1: on PS#: # = {xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx} // STR is the original command...
  • Page 18 API Command List Instructions API Command List Instructions (cont.) Function Description Command Example Note Command: Command: Get all boards firmware version ~VER! ~VER! Return: Return: ~VER!( # ) ~VER!(mainmcu ver Vx.x slavemcu ver Vx.x) Description: Get all boards firmware version. Command: Command: Upgrade module ~UPG! ~UPG! Return:...
  • Page 19 API Command List Instructions API Command List Instructions (cont.) Function Description Command Example Note Command: Command: SET RELAY To Default setting Momentary CMD#T CMD2T is 3s. Return: Return: CMD#T CMD2T Description: Description: MD# : # = {1 ~10 (seconds)} Set relay momentary hold time as 2 seconds.
  • Page 20 LAST REVISED © 2018 Harman. All rights reserved. Metreau, NetLinx, AMX, AV FOR AN IT WORLD, HARMAN, and their respective logos are registered trademarks of HARMAN. Oracle, Java and any other company or brand name referenced may be trademarks/registered trademarks of their respective 10/11/2018 companies.

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