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IDK FDX-08 User Manual

IDK FDX-08 User Manual

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DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER
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INPUT SELECT
OFF
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OUTPUT SELECT
ALL
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RS-232C
LAN
UPDATE
INPUT
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DVI-D(HDMI)
DVI-D(HDMI)
INPUT
INPUT
LOOP OUT
INPUT
LOOP OUT
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SDI
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IDK Corporation
Modular Matrix Switcher
FDX-08
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PRESET
SELECT MODE
LOAD
INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
SWITCHING MODE
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V&A
VIDEO
AUDIO
MENU/SET
ESC
OPTION
ALARM
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LINK
DVI-D(HDMI)
DVI-D(HDMI)
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HDBaseT
INPUT
LOOP OUT
INPUT
LOOP OUT
DVI-D(HDMI)
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SDI
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FDX-08
<User Guide>
Ver.1.0.0
BREAKER
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LINK
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HDBaseT
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HDBaseT
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AC 100-240V
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  • Page 1 Modular Matrix Switcher FDX-08 <User Guide> Ver.1.0.0 DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER FDX-08 INPUT SELECT PRESET SELECT MODE LOAD INPUT INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT SELECT SWITCHING MODE V&A VIDEO AUDIO MENU/SET POWER BREAKER AC 100-240V 50/60Hz RS-232C OPTION ALARM UPDATE INPUT ～...
  • Page 2  Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.  The terms Anti-snow and Connection Reset are registered trademarks of IDK Corporation in Japan.  All other company and product names mentioned in this manual are either registered trademarks or...
  • Page 3  Some information contained in this User guide such as exact product appearance, diagrams, menu operations, communication commands, and so on may differ depending on the product version.  This User guide is subject to change without notice. You can download the latest version from IDK’s website at: http://www.idkav.com...
  • Page 4 FDX-08 User Guide Safety Instructions Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using this product. Follow all instructions and cautions as detailed in this document. Enforcement Symbol Description Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in death or serious...
  • Page 5 ● Do not repair, modify or disassemble. Since the product includes circuitry that uses potentially lethal, high voltage levels, disassembly by unauthorized personnel may lead to the risk of fire or electric shock. For internal inspection or repair, contact your IDK Do not representative.
  • Page 6 Unplug If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may increase the risk of electrical shock or fire. For maintenance and repair, contact your IDK representative. ● Unplug immediately if water or other objects are directed inside.
  • Page 7 FDX-08 User Guide Caution ■ For installing and connecting products: ● Do not place the product in a location where it will be subjected to high temperatures. If the product is subjected to direct sunlight or high temperatures while under operation, it may affect the product’s performance and reliability and may increase the risk of fire.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    FDX-08 User Guide Table of Contents Included items ............................11 Product outline ............................12 Features ..............................15 Panels ..............................16 Front panel ............................16 Rear panel ............................17 Channel of output board ........................19 System Configuration Example........................ 20 Precautions .............................. 21 Installation ............................
  • Page 9 FDX-08 User Guide 8.4.2 Output mode [OUTPUT MODE] ....................48 8.4.3 Sink device EDID check [OUTPUT HDMI MODE] ..............49 8.4.4 Hot plug ignoring duration [OUTPUT HPD MASK] ..............49 8.4.5 Output Deep Color [OUTPUT DEEP COLOR] ................50 Output timing settings [OUTPUT TIMING]..................51 8.5.1...
  • Page 10 FDX-08 User Guide 8.10.7 Viewing sink device status [MONITOR STATUS] ............... 85 8.10.8 Viewing board status [BOARD STATUS] ..................85 8.10.9 Viewing cooling fan status [FAN STATUS] ................. 86 8.10.10 Viewing power-supply voltage [POWER STATUS]..............86 8.10.11 Viewing firmware and hardware versions [VERSION] ..............87 WEB browser ............................

  • Page 11: Included Items

    FDX-08 User Guide 1 Included items Ensure that all items illustrated below are included in the package. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact IDK. DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER FDX-08 INPUT SELECT PRESET SELECT MODE LOAD INPUT INPUT OUTPUT...

  • Page 12: Product Outline

    FDX-08 User Guide 2 Product outline The FDX-08 is a highly versatile matrix switcher for AV systems with up to 8 inputs and 8 outputs. The HDCP-compliant matrix switcher can input protected video, and it also can input HDMI signals using a conversion cable.
  • Page 13 FDX-08 User Guide FDX-08 Up to inputs/2 boards Up to outputs/2 boards Digital output board Up to 131 ft. outputs/1 board (40 m) Digital video/audio Transmitter Output EQ HDMI　DVI HDBaseT output board Digital input board Up to 328 ft. Up to 98 ft.
  • Page 14 FDX-08 User Guide  Digital input board (4 inputs) Four DVI-I connectors are mounted that can input both HDMI (a conversion cable is needed) and DVI signals.  HDBaseT input board (4 inputs) Four RJ-45 connectors are mounted that can extend digital (video/audio) signals up to 328 ft. (100 m) when the HDC-T series and FDX series are used together.

  • Page 15: Features

    FDX-08 User Guide 3 Features ■ Video ・ Up to 1080p/QWXGA (Reduced Blanking) ・ 3G/HD/SD-SDI input ・ Automatic input signal equalization Input : Up to 98 ft. (30 m) Output : Up to 131 ft. (40 m) ・ Up to 328 ft. (100 m) over Cat6 cable ・...

  • Page 16: Panels

    FDX-08 User Guide 4 Panels 4.1 Front panel ⑪ ⑧ ⑩ ② DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER FDX-08 INPUT SELECT PRESET SELECT MODE LOAD INPUT INPUT ⑦ OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT SELECT SWITCHING MODE ⑥ V&A VIDEO AUDIO MENU/SET ⑤ POWER ① ⑨...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    FDX-08 User Guide 4.2 Rear panel ⑧ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑯ AC 100-240V BREAKER 50/60Hz RS-232C OPTION ALARM UPDATE INPUT ～ ⑦ ① OUTPUT LINK LINK LINK LINK ～ DVI-D(HDMI) DVI-D(HDMI) DVI-D(HDMI) DVI-D(HDMI) HDBaseT HDBaseT HDBaseT HDBaseT...
  • Page 18 FDX-08 User Guide [Table 4.3] Rear panel features (Cont’d) Feature Description ⑫ ALARM connector By using a 2-pin terminal block, problems in cooling fans, supply voltage, and I/O boards can be detected. 【See: 1 Included items】 【See: 6.2.5 Alarm】 【See: 8.10.4 Alarm [ALARM]】...

  • Page 19: Channel Of Output Board

    FDX-08 User Guide 4.3 Channel of output board ・ An output board has four channels or two channels (scan converter output board). ・ The channel numbers of scan converter output board are the first two channels only; the rest of two channels cannot be set.

  • Page 20: System Configuration Example

    CAT.5E HDC cable. For fiber optic cable, please use one duplex fiber or two simplex fibers which have LC connectors and meet standards depending on extension distance. Please see “6.2 Cabling”. Note: If you connect an HDC device to send DVI signals that are protected by HDCP, use IDK’s HDBseT products that supports DVI signals.

  • Page 21: Precautions

    FDX-08 User Guide 6 Precautions Before connecting to external devices, follow the precautions below. 6.1 Installation ・ Before you connecting cables to the FDX or an external device, dissipate static electricity by touching grounded metal such as racks before handling signal cables. Failure to observe this precaution may result in ESD (electrostatic discharge) damage.

  • Page 22: Cabling

    FDX-08 User Guide 6.2 Cabling ・ Read manuals for the external devices. ・ Power all units off before connecting cables. ・ Be sure to fully seat all plugs and connections and dress cables to reduce stress on connectors. 6.2.1 Twisted pair cable for extension To ensure the best performance of twisted pair cables, select a correct twisted pair cable and connect it correctly.

  • Page 23: Sfp Optical Transceiver

    FDX-08 User Guide Note: If there is a problem in the transmission path, video or audio may be interrupted. Check the precautions above. If the problem still cannot be solved, shortening the twisted pair cable may remedy the problem. 6.2.2 SFP optical transceiver The fiber type and transmission distance vary depending on the SFP optical transceiver.

  • Page 24: Coaxial Cable

    FDX-08 User Guide Left : without dust cap Right : with dust cap Before cleaning After cleaning [Fig. 6.2] Dust caps [Fig. 6.3] Cleaning connector 6.2.4 Coaxial cable Select the appropriate coaxial cable by referring to the following table. [Table 6.3] Maximum transmission distances when using BELDEN cable...

  • Page 25: Basic Operation

    FDX-08 User Guide 7 Basic Operation 7.1 Setting switching mode ・ V&A : Illuminates in orange. I/O channels of the FDX and MAU-1616 can be switched simultaneously. ・ VIDEO : Illuminates in green. I/O channels of only the FDX can be switched.

  • Page 26: Selecting I/O Channels

    FDX-08 User Guide 7.2 Selecting I/O channels You can select I/O channels using INPUT SELECT and OUTPUT SELECT keys. If you want to select an input channel first, select “INPUT→OUTPUT” mode; in the opposite case (you want to select output channels first), select “OUTPUT→INPUT”...

  • Page 27: Selecting I/O Channel In Output→Input Mode

    FDX-08 User Guide 7.2.2 Selecting I/O channel in OUTPUT→INPUT mode Selecting output channels first and then selecting an input channel: Selecting I/O channel in OUTPUT→INPUT Procedure Select the desired mode by pressing the SWITCHING MODE key (LEDs of input and output channel keys that corresponding to the selected mode will be turned on.) Select “...

  • Page 28: Menu Operation Key

    FDX-08 User Guide 7.3 Menu operation key The menu consists of the top page, main menu, sub menu, and setting page. Selecting I/O channel and recalling preset memory operations are always precedes other operations. The screen backlight is turned off if no operation is performed for 60 seconds (power saving function).
  • Page 29 FDX-08 User Guide *1 Available “▲”, “▼”, “”, and “” keys are displayed at the lower right of the front display and the LED lights. A channel that does not have its board cannot be set. *2 The set value will be saved after the operation.

  • Page 30: Recalling Preset Memory

    FDX-08 User Guide 7.4 Recalling preset memory The FDX can recall registered preset memory and apply the I/O channel settings. PRESET LOAD front key : Memories 1 to 8 (INPUT SELECT keys) PRESET LOAD menu : up to preset memories 1 to 32 【See: 8.9.1 Recalling preset memory [PRESET LOAD]】...

  • Page 31: Initialization

    FDX-08 User Guide 7.5 Initialization All settings can be reset to factory default values by turning on the FDX while pressing the “ESC” key. Press and hold the “ESC” key until you hear short beep sounds. Once you have initialized the settings, they cannot be reversed.

  • Page 32: Locking/Unlocking Front Key Function Lock

    FDX-08 User Guide 7.6 Locking/unlocking front key function lock Press and hold the “ESC” key for five seconds to set/cancel keylock for keys below. You will hear a beep tone and then one of the following messages is displayed for 1 second.

  • Page 33: Menu

    FDX-08 User Guide 8 Menu Menus are divided into the following groups:  NPUT SETTING  INPUT TIMING  OUTPUT SETTING  OUTPUT TIMING  AUDIO  EDID  COM PORT (RS-232C communication)  LAN  PRESET MEMORY  OTHERS * These menus are available if scan converter output board is mounted.
  • Page 34 FDX-08 User Guide ■ Output settings (OUTPUT SETTING) Menu Function Setting value Default Page OUTPUT EQUALIZER Output equalizer OFF/LOW/ Each output MEDIUM/HIGH OUTPUT MODE Output mode AUTO/HDMI RGB/HDMI 422/HDMI 444/DVI Each output AUTO OUTPUT HDMI MODE Sink device EDID check...
  • Page 35 FDX-08 User Guide ■ LAN communication (LAN) Menu Function Setting value Default Page － IP ADDRESS IP address 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 192.168.1.199 － SUBNET MASK Subnet mask 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.254 255.255.255.0 － CONTROL PORT TCP port number Port number : 1100/6000 to 6999...

  • Page 36: Input Settings [Input Setting]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.2 Input settings [INPUT SETTING] 8.2.1 Input equalizer [INPUT EQUALIZER] If you select “AUTO”, signals are corrected automatically depending on the amount of signal attenuation. Menu INPUT SETTING → INPUT EQUALIZER Setting for Each input connector (IN1 to IN8)

  • Page 37: No-Signal Input Monitoring [Input Signal Check]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.2.2 No-signal input monitoring [INPUT SIGNAL CHECK] If you change the EDID settings of the FDX or power the FDX off/on, the source device may not output a video signal. Use this menu to set the monitoring time which is from when a source device stops outputting signal to when the FDX requests the source device to output video signal.

  • Page 38: Hdcp Input Enabled/Disabled [Input Hdcp]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.2.3 HDCP input enabled/disabled [INPUT HDCP] Some source devices negotiate with the connected device to determine if it supports HDCP encryption. After this negotiation, the source device decides whether they encrypt HDCP signal or not. This process takes place with some source device, even if the content being presented is not copyright protected.

  • Page 39: Sdi Input Audio Group [Input Sdi Audio Gr]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.2.4 SDI input audio group [INPUT SDI AUDIO GR] Up to 16 audio channels are in SDI input audio, and these channels are divided into one to four groups by four channels. Selected two audio groups can be output as multi channel audio and can be specified as Primary or Secondary audio as follows.

  • Page 40: Sdi Dual Stream Input Video [Input Sdi 2Hd Sel]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.2.5 SDI Dual Stream input video [INPUT SDI 2HD SEL] Two video streams are included when 3G-SDI Dual Stream signals are input. You can select one stream to be output. Menu INPUT SETTING → INPUT SDI 2HD SEL...

  • Page 41: Input Timing Settings [Input Timing]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.3 Input timing settings [INPUT TIMING] 8.3.1 Horizontal start position [INPUT H POSITION] Menu INPUT TIMING → INPUT H POSITION Setting for Each input signal Setting value : 0 dot [Default] -100 to +100 : -100 dots to +100 dots Note: This menu is avalilable only if a scan converter output board is mounted.

  • Page 42: Vertical Start Position [Input V Position]

    FDX-08 User Guide Menu INPUT TIMING → INPUT H SIZE Setting for Each input signal Setting value : 0 dot [Default] -100 to +100 : -100 dots to +100 dots Note: This menu is avalilable only if a scan converter output board is mounted.

  • Page 43: Vertical Active Area [Input V Size]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.3.4 Vertical active area [INPUT V SIZE] Vertical active area can be adjusted between -30 lines and +30 lines. (－): The vertical video will be shrunk according to the sink device. (＋): The horizontal video will be enlarged according to the sink device.

  • Page 44: Input Video Aspect Ratio [Input Aspect]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.3.5 Input video aspect ratio [INPUT ASPECT] Menu INPUT TIMING → INPUT ASPECT Setting for Each input signal Setting value AUTO : Selects the best aspect ratio automatically based on input signals [Default] FULL 16:9 16:10 16:9 LT Note: This menu is avalilable only if a scan converter output board is mounted.

  • Page 45: Input Brightness [Input Brightness]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.3.7 Input brightness [INPUT BRIGHTNESS] Menu INPUT TIMING → INPUT BRIGHTNESS Setting for Each input signal Setting value 100% [Default] 80% to 120% Note: This menu is avalilable only if a scan converter output board is mounted.

  • Page 46: Input Sharpness [Input Filter]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.3.9 Input sharpness [INPUT FILTER] Menu INPUT TIMING → INPUT FILTER Setting for Each input signal Setting value -5 SOFT MIN to -1 SOFT : softer filter (soft video image) 0 NORMAL : No filter [Default] 1 SHARP to 15 SHARP MAX : sharper filter (sharp video image) Note: This menu is avalilable only if a scan converter output board is mounted.

  • Page 47: Input Saturation [Input Saturation]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.3.11 Input saturation [INPUT SATURATION] Menu INPUT TIMING → INPUT SATURATION Setting for Each input signal Setting value 100% [Default] 0% to 200% Note: This menu is avalilable only if a scan converter output board is mounted.

  • Page 48: Output Settings [Output Setting]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.4 Output settings [OUTPUT SETTING] 8.4.1 Output equalizer [OUTPUT EQUALIZER] Menu OUTPUT SETTING → OUTPUT EQUALIZER Setting for Each output connector (OUT1 to OUT8, ALL) Setting value OFF: No correction [Default] MEDIUM HIGH Notes: ・ If you use a 16 ft. (5 m) or longer cable, we recommend that you test the configuration beforehand since it is greatly affected by the quality of the output signals and the like.

  • Page 49: Sink Device Edid Check [Output Hdmi Mode]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.4.3 Sink device EDID check [OUTPUT HDMI MODE] The FDX acquires EDID from the sink device and determines if the sink device is an HDMI device or DVI device in order to output HDMI signals. However, if the FDX cannot acquire EDID for some reason, problems such as no audio output and the like may occur.

  • Page 50: Output Deep Color [Output Deep Color]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.4.5 Output Deep Color [OUTPUT DEEP COLOR] Menu OUTPUT SETTING → OUTPUT DEEP COLOR Setting for Each output connector (OUT1 to OUT8) Setting value 24Bit: 24 bit/pixel ( 8 bit/component) [Default] 30Bit: 30 bit/pixel ( 10 bit/component)

  • Page 51: Output Timing Settings [Output Timing]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.5 Output timing settings [OUTPUT TIMING] 8.5.1 Output resolution [OUTPUT RESOLUTION] Menu OUTPUT TIMING → OUTPUT RESOLUTION Setting for Each output connector (OUT1 to OUT8) Setting value : AUTO (current output resolution will be displayed) [Default] 01 : 640x 480 : VGA@60 (640x480)

  • Page 52: Aspect Ratio Of Sink Device [Output Aspect]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.5.2 Aspect ratio of sink device [OUTPUT ASPECT] If you select “THROUGH”, the aspect ratio of the resolution selected in “8.5.1 Output resolution [OUTPUT RESOLUTION]” will be applied. If aspect ratio of the target sink device and the ratio set in “Output resolution”...

  • Page 53: Output Test Pattern [Output Pattern]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.5.3 Output test pattern [OUTPUT PATTERN] Menu OUTPUT TIMING → OUTPUT PATTERN Setting for Each output connector (OUT1 to OUT8) Setting value OFF [Default] V-STRIPES CROSS HATCH WHITE RASTER RED RASTER GREEN RASTER BLUE RASTER COLOR BAR...

  • Page 54: Display Size [Output Size]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.5.4 Display size [OUTPUT SIZE] Menu OUTPUT TIMING → OUTPUT SIZE Setting for Each output connector (OUT1 to OUT8) Setting value 100% [Default] 20.0% to 400.0% Note: Only channels of scan converter output board can be selected in this menu.

  • Page 55: Blank Color [Output Blank Color]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.5.6 Blank color [OUTPUT BLANK COLOR] Select “A” in the front panel to change the settings of “R” (leftmost), “G” and “B” relatively from the current setting values. Menu OUTPUT TIMING → OUTPUT BLANK COLOR Setting for...

  • Page 56: Output Contrast [Output Contrast]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.5.8 Output contrast [OUTPUT CONTRAST] Menu OUTPUT TIMING → OUTPUT CONTRAST Setting for Each output connector (OUT1 to OUT8) Setting value 100% [Default] 0% to 200% Note: Only channels of scan converter output board can be selected in this menu.

  • Page 57: Dissolve Effect [Output Fade Out-In]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.5.10 Dissolve effect [OUTPUT FADE OUT-IN] Menu OUTPUT TIMING → OUTPUT FADE OUT-IN Setting for Each output connector (OUT1 to OUT8) Setting value ON : Enabled [Default] OFF : Disabled Note: Only channels of scan converter output board can be selected in this menu.

  • Page 58: Audio [Audio]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.6 Audio [AUDIO] 8.6.1 Digital audio output [AUDIO DIGITAL OUT] Menu AUDIO → AUDIO DIGITAL OUT Setting for Each output connector (OUT1 to OUT8) Setting value ON [Default] Note: Only channels of output board can be selected in this menu.

  • Page 59: Edid Settings [Edid]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.7 EDID settings [EDID] You can set or customize EDID to be sent to the source device. Change the setting as needed. EXTERNAL(External EDID) Copied EDID 1 OUT 1 IN 1 Copied EDID 2 OUT 8 Copied EDID 3...

  • Page 60: Edid Resolution [Edid Data]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.7.1 EDID resolution [EDID DATA] You can set the EDID to be sent to the source device In order to use values “05” to “24” which are built-in EDID, set the maximum resolution supported by the sink device.
  • Page 61 FDX-08 User Guide [Table 8.2] Maximum resolution and supported pixels Pixels (EDID) 1024 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1360 1366 1400 1440 1600 1600 1680 1920 1920 2048 × × × × × × × × × × × ×...

  • Page 62: Copying Edid [Edid Save]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.7.2 Copying EDID [EDID SAVE] You can store the sink device EDID in the FDX. The stored EDID can be treated as internal EDID by registering the EDID. 【See: 8.7.1 EDID resolution [EDID DATA]】 Menu EDID → EDID SAVE...

  • Page 63: Deep Color Input [Edid Deep Color]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.7.4 Deep Color input [EDID DEEP COLOR] You can set the Deep Color that is output from the source device. 【See: 8.7.1 EDID resolution [EDID DATA]】 Menu EDID → EDID DEEP COLOR Setting for Each input connector (IN1 to IN8)

  • Page 64: Audio Channel [Edid Speaker Ch]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.7.5 Audio channel [EDID SPEAKER CH] You can set the number of multiple channels to be output from the source device. 【See: 8.7.1 EDID resolution [EDID DATA]】 Menu EDID → EDID SPEAKER CH Setting for Each input connector (IN1 to IN8)

  • Page 65: Lpcm Audio [Edid Linear Pcm]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.7.6 LPCM Audio [EDID LINEAR PCM] You can set the maximum sampling frequency of PCM audio that is output from the source device. 【See: 8.7.1 EDID resolution [EDID DATA]】 Menu EDID → EDID LINEAR PCM Setting for...

  • Page 66: Dolby Digital Audio [Edid Ac-3/Dolby D]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.7.7 AC-3 Dolby Digital Audio [EDID AC-3/Dolby D] You can set the maximum sampling frequency of AC-3 Dolby Digital Audio that is output from the source device. 【See: 8.7.1 EDID resolution [EDID DATA]】 Menu EDID → EDID AC-3/Dolby D...

  • Page 67: Aac Audio [Edid Aac]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.7.8 AAC Audio [EDID AAC] You can set the maximum sampling frequency of AAC Audio that is output from the source device. 【See: 8.7.1 EDID resolution [EDID DATA]】 Menu EDID → EDID AAC Setting for Each input connector (IN1 to IN8)

  • Page 68: Dolby Digital Plus Audio [Edid Dolby D+]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.7.9 Dolby Digital Plus Audio [EDID Dolby D+] You can set the maximum sampling frequency of Dolby Digital Plus Audio that is output from the source device. 【See: 8.7.1 EDID resolution [EDID DATA]】 Menu EDID → EDID Dolby D+...

  • Page 69: Dts Audio [Edid Dts]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.7.10 DTS Audio [EDID DTS] You can set the maximum sampling frequency of DTS Audio that is output from the source device. 【See: 8.7.1 EDID resolution [EDID DATA]】 Menu EDID → EDID DTS Setting for Each input connector (IN1 to IN8)

  • Page 70: Dts-Hd Audio [Edid Dts-Hd]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.7.11 DTS-HD Audio [EDID DTS-HD] You can set the maximum sampling frequency of DTS-HD Audio that is output from the source device. 【See: 8.7.1 EDID resolution [EDID DATA]】 Menu EDID → EDID DTS-HD Setting for Each input connector (IN1 to IN8)

  • Page 71: Dolby Truehd Audio [Edid Dolby Truehd]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.7.12 Dolby TrueHD Audio [EDID Dolby TrueHD] You can set the maximum sampling frequency of Dolby TrueHD Audio that is output from the source device. 【See: 8.7.1 EDID resolution [EDID DATA]】 Menu EDID → EDID Dolby TrueHD...

  • Page 72: Rs-232C Communication [Com Port Setup]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.7.14 RS-232C communication [COM PORT SETUP] Menu COM PORT → COM PORT SETUP Setting value [Table 8.3] RS-232C communication setting Item Value Default Baud rate [bps] 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400 9600 Data bit [bit] 7, 8...

  • Page 73: Lan Communication [Lan]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.8 LAN communication [LAN] 8.8.1 IP address [IP ADDRESS] Menu LAN → IP ADDRESS Setting value 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 : IP address [Default] 192.168.1.199 Note: Press the SET key to apply the setting. 8.8.2 Subnet mask [SUBNET MASK] Menu LAN →...

  • Page 74: Tcp Port Number [Control Port]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.8.3 TCP port number [CONTROL PORT] You can set the TCP port and 8-connection feature setting. Menu LAN → CONTROL PORT Setting value for TCP port 1 : 1100, 6000 to 6999 : Port number [Default] 1100...

  • Page 75: Mac Address [Mac Address]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.8.4 MAC address [MAC ADDRESS] Menu LAN → MAC ADDRESS...

  • Page 76: Preset Memory [Preset Memory]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.9 Preset memory [PRESET MEMORY] 8.9.1 Recalling preset memory [PRESET LOAD] Recalling registered preset memory and apply the I/O channel setting. Menu PRESET MEMORY → PRESET LOAD Setting value 01 to 32: The number of preset memory 1 to 32 Note: Press the SET key to apply the setting.

  • Page 77: Saving Preset Memory [Preset Save]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.9.2 Saving preset memory [PRESET SAVE] You can save the current I/O channel status (I/O channel selection, output resolution, test pattern, display setting, contrast, and brightness) into the preset memory. Menu PRESET MEMORY → PRESET SAVE Setting value...

  • Page 78: Editing Preset Memory [Preset Edit]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.9.3 Editing preset memory [PRESET EDIT] Menu PRESET MEMORY → PRESET EDIT Setting value The first page 01 to 32 : The number of preset memory 1 to 32 [xxxxxxxxxx] : Preset memory name (up to 10 characters in ASCII code)

  • Page 79: Start-Up I/O Channel [Preset Start Up]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.9.4 Start-up I/O channel [PRESET START UP] You can set the start-up I/O channel status. Settings other than the channel status will be automatically saved when settings are changed. The last settings will be applied for the next startup.

  • Page 80: Others [Others]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.10 Others [OTHERS] 8.10.1 Front key function lock [KEY LOCK] Menu OTHERS → KEY LOCK Setting value : Key functions of ① are locked. [Default] MENU KEY LOCK MENU KEY UNLOCK : Key functions of ① are unlocked.

  • Page 81: Power Saving [Power Save]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.10.3 Power saving [POWER SAVE] If this function is set to ON and no key operation is performed for 60 seconds, the LCD backlight and key LED will be turned off. Menu OTHERS → POWER SAVE Setting value ON : The LCD backlight and key LEDs are turned off.

  • Page 82: Alarm [Alarm]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.10.4 Alarm [ALARM] Menu OTHERS → ALARM +5V (4.5V～5.5V) +5V (4.5 V to 5.5 V) Setting value ON [Default] Rated voltage : 24 V Rated current : 300 mA FDX-08内部 Inside of FDX-08 [Fig. 8.13] Alarm output circuit In case a problem occurs in a cooling fan, power voltage, or I/O boards, the relay will be closed and the contact between A and B will be set to ON.

  • Page 83: Top Page [Top Display]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.10.5 Top page [TOP DISPLAY] Menu OTHERS → TOP DISPLAY Setting value OFF: Normal [Default] ON : Viewing input signal status (four pages) or sink device status (two pages). These status display can be switched using “▲” and “▼” keys. I/O channels can be selected using “” and “►” keys.
  • Page 84 FDX-08 User Guide ⑨ Input board number ⑩ Input status for each input H : HDMI signal D : DVI signal 入力信号状態画面 4 Input signal status 4 S : SDI signal SLOT01 :01 02 03 04 : With HDCP H H D D : With audio input ⑪...

  • Page 85: Viewing Input Signal Status [Input Status]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.10.6 Viewing input signal status [INPUT STATUS] Menu OTHERS → INPUT STATUS 【See: 8.10.5 Top page [TOP DISPLAY]】 8.10.7 Viewing sink device status [MONITOR STATUS] Menu OTHERS → MONITOR STATUS 【See: 8.10.5 Top page [TOP DISPLAY]】 8.10.8 Viewing board status [BOARD STATUS] Menu OTHERS →...

  • Page 86: Viewing Cooling Fan Status [Fan Status]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.10.9 Viewing cooling fan status [FAN STATUS] Menu OTHERS → FAN STATUS [FAN STATUS] 01:3720rpm OK ① ② ③ [Fig. 8.17] Cooling fan status page [Table 8.6] Cooling fan status page Description ① Cooling fan number 01 to 05 Press “▲”...

  • Page 87: Viewing Firmware And Hardware Versions [Version]

    FDX-08 User Guide 8.10.11 Viewing firmware and hardware versions [VERSION] Menu OTHERS → VERSION Version information is displayed on four pages, and you can switch pages by pressing “▲” and “▼” keys. Hardware versions of input and output boards are available, and you can switch pages of each board by pressing “◄”...

  • Page 88: Web Browser

    Open a web browser on the PC using the same LAN and type the IP address of the FDX in the address bar to open the operation window. * IDK has tested the operation on the Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 for Windows or greater. ①...
  • Page 89 FDX-08 User Guide [Table 9.1] WEB browser control Button name Description ① SWICHING MODE Sets and displays a switching mode V&A : Switching I/O channels of both the FDX and MAU-1616 (optional) VIDEO : Switching I/O channels of only the FDX AUDIO : Switching I/O channels of only the MAU-1616 ②...
  • Page 90 FDX-08 User Guide ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ [Fig. 9.2] Editing I/O channel name [Table 9.2] Editing I/O channel name page Button name Description ① CROSS POINT NAME Edits input channel name displayed in “CROSS POINT” EDIT (for inputs) “IN1” to “IN8” names are set as default...

  • Page 91: Specification

    FDX-08 User Guide 10 Specification 10.1 Pin assignments 10.1.1 DVI-I connector Pin # Signal name Pin # Signal name TMDS data2- Hot plug detect TMDS data2+ TMDS data0- TMDS data2 shield TMDS data0+ N.C. TMDS data0 shield N.C. N.C. DDC CLOCK- N.C.

  • Page 92: Product Specification

    FDX-08 User Guide 10.2 Product specification Item Description Input 8 inputs Output 8 outputs Digital HDBaseT Input board Up to 2 boards, 4 inputs per board (Up to 8 inputs) Optical Digital Up to 2 boards (Up to 8 outputs)
  • Page 93 FDX-08 User Guide ■ Input board specification Item Description HDMI/DVI input board Input 4 inputs HDMI Deep Color (*5)/DVI 1.0 TMDS single link, HDCP 1.4 HDMI/DVI TMDS clock: 25 MHz to 225 MHz, TMDS data rate: 0.75 Gbps to 6.75 Gbps...
  • Page 94 FDX-08 User Guide ■ Output board specification Item Description Digital output board Output 4 outputs HDMI Deep Color (*5)/DVI 1.0 TMDS signal link, HDCP 1.4 HDMI/DVI TMDS clock: 25 MHz to 225 MHz, TMDS data rate: 0.75 Gbps to 6.75 Gbps...
  • Page 95 To transmit those signals, use an IDK’s twisted pair cable extender supporting DVI signals. RJ-45 (HDBaseT connector) is only for extending digital video and audio signals over a Cat5e/Cat6 twisted pair cable. Use it with IDK’s twisted pair cable transmitter or receiver.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    FDX-08 User Guide 11 Troubleshooting This chapter recommends what to do if you have problems operating the FDX. In case the FDX does not work correctly, please check the following items first. ・ Are the FDX and all devices plugged in and powered on normally? ・...
  • Page 97 FDX-08 User Guide Problem Cause/Check item/Solution Page ● Video output (Cont’d) － Video is not output. [4] If a long cable is connected for input or output when digital I/O board or digital scan converter output board is mounted, replace it with a 16 ft. (5 m) or shorter cable. Even though a 16 ft.
  • Page 98 FDX-08 User Guide Problem Cause/Check item/Solution Page ● Video output (Cont’d) － Video is interrupted Ensure that coaxial cable type and SDI output signal of the source or noise appears on device are matched. video. The maximum transmission distances of FDX SDI input signal are following;...
  • Page 99 FDX-08 User Guide Problem Cause/Check item/Solution Page ● Video output (Cont’d) － Video blinks If interlace signal is input to a sink device that does not support interlace signals, the video may blink. Check the output resolution of the sink device.
  • Page 100 FDX-08 User Guide Problem Cause/Check item/Solution Page ● Audio output Audio is not output. Ensure that audio output is turned on. － If there are multiple output connectors in the source device, check the audio output setting of the source device.
  • Page 101 FDX-08 User Guide If additional assistance is required, please perform the following tests and then contact us. 1. Does the same problem occur at all connectors? 2. Connect the devices using genuine cables without connecting the ICP. The problem still cannot be solved? Please contact us for assistance.
  • Page 102 7-9-1 Chuo, Yamato-shi, Kanagawa-pref. 242-0021 JAPAN TEL: +81-46-259-6920 FAX: +81-46-259-6930 Email: info@arvanics.com URL: http://www.arvanics.com Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2019 IDK Corporation, all rights reserved. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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