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- Page 1 USER MANUAL VERSION: V1.0.0 VPX-1701 7x1: 2 Scaling Presentation Switcher A V FOR AN IT WORLD ®...
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Page 2: Important 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 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Web UI Control ........................22 Refresh ........................23 Factory Default ......................23 Reboot ........................23 Update Status......................24 LOGOUT ........................24 Auto Switch ....................... 24 Key Lock ........................24 HDCP Support ......................24 EDID Support ......................25 Display Control ......................25 Audio Output Volume ....................25 User Manual - VPX-1701... - Page 5 Output Resolution Setting ..................26 Network ........................26 System ........................27 Firmware Upgrade ......................28 Before Starting ......................28 Transferring KIT Files....................28 Troubleshooting .........................29 API Command List Instructions ..................30 NetLinx Commands ....................30 Telnet/SSH Commands ....................38 User Manual - VPX-1701...
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Page 6: Overview
EDIDs of two connected displays and output optimum resolution for both displays. The VPX-1701 can be set to auto switching or manual switching. It can be controlled by front panel buttons, LAN control with NetLinx Studio, Telnet API and Web GUI. -
Page 7: Specifications
1 = at 23.98 Hz, 2 = at 24 Hz, 3 = at 25 Hz, 4 = at 29.97 Hz, 5 = at 30 Hz, 6 = at 50 Hz, 7 = at 59.94 Hz, 8 = at 60 Hz Control Method • Auto switching • Front panel buttons • Contact closures • LAN (Telnet API, WEB UI) • NetLinx control User Manual - VPX-1701... - Page 8 Note: Straight-through category cable wired to T568B standard is recommended. Cable Type Range Supported Video Shielded Cat 6a/7 100/328 ft 1080P@60Hz 80m/262 ft 4K@60 4:4:4 HDMI Input/Output: 15m/50ft 1080P@60Hz Input: 5m/16ft 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 Output: 10m/33ft Input/Output: 5m/16ft 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 User Manual - VPX-1701...
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Page 9: Front Panel Description
LED: LED is located on the top of the selection button. When the button function is enabled, pressing an input selection button will light the LED Green. POWER LED On: VPX-1701 is powered on. (Green) Off: VPX-1701 is powered off. -
Page 10: Rear Panel Description
Connect to an Ethernet device. RESET When the VPX-1701 is powered on, use a pointed stylus to hold down the RESET button for three or more seconds, and then release it. It will reboot and restore to its factory defaults. -
Page 11: Pinout Information
The following figures show the pinouts of the Phoenix Connectors. RS232&IR Connects to the RS232 and IR devices with the 6-pole, 3.5mm captive screw connectors. Audio IN/OUT Connect to audio device with the 3-pole, 3.5mm captive screw connector. User Manual - VPX-1701... -
Page 12: Installation
Power on all attached devices. When all connections are made and power is ON, check if all LED indicators on the VPX-1701 are normal to ensure installation is successful. For LED indication, please refer to Panel Description section. - Page 13 User Manual - VPX-1701...
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Page 14: Osd
Press and Hold the front panel buttons VGA IN 1 and VGA IN 2 for at least 3 seconds. The IP address of the VPX-1701 will display on the upper right of the connected display’s screen for about 15s and then disappear. -
Page 15: Input Source Switching
If you want to select a specific input port using selection buttons: Disable Auto Switching through command setting or WEB UI on NetLinx. Press the appropriate Input Button to select a desired input port. When an inactive port is selected, the VPX-1701 will output no signal. -
Page 16: Ir Operation
Control the Source To control the source from the display location: Connect an IR emitter to IR port of the VPX-1701; Connect a broadband IR receiver to the IR IN port of an HDBT receiver. When the connections are complete, the source can be controlled at the display location through a source remote. -
Page 17: Rs232 Operation
RS232 Operation The RS232 port of the VPX-1701 can be used for bi-directional RS232 signal pass-through between the VPX-1701 and an HDBT receiver. To set up for RS232 pass-through: Connect an RS232 Master (or Slave) Device to the RS232 port of the VPX-1701 with an RS232 cable (See Pinout Information Section for RS232 wiring);... -
Page 18: Netlinx Control
Device Number and Ports Each VPX-1701 has its own Device Number (which is assigned when the unit is bound to a Control System) and the following ports. Port 1: VGA IN 1 (AUDIO IN 1); HDMI OUT; AUDIO OUT; HDBT OUT... -
Page 19: Send Command To Control A Device
Click “Diagnostics” on the menu bar, select “Control a Device”. A window will display as follows, type the Device number, Port number, System and command respectively, and click “Send To Device”. (For API commands, see the Section Thor API Command Set.) User Manual - VPX-1701... -
Page 20: Launch Telnet Window
* If you select “Launch TELENT Window via User Defined Program”, you may need to enable Telnet by completing the following: (1) go to Start/Control Panel/Programs and Features; (2) on the left, select “Turn Windows features on or off”; (3) select the check-boxes Telnet Client and Telnet Server, and click OK. User Manual - VPX-1701... -
Page 21: Web Ui Control Via Netlinx
Web UI Control via NetLinx To configure and control the device on the Web, right click the Device Number in the Online Tree Tab, choose “Web Control Page” – “Launch Web Control Page via NetLinx Studio”. User Manual - VPX-1701... -
Page 22: Web Ui Control
Web UI Control The Web UI designed for the VPX-1701 allows basic controls and advanced settings of the device. The Web UI page can be accessed through NetLinx Studio. To access the VPX-1701 Web UI: Connect your PC and the LAN port of the VPX-1701 to the same local area network. -
Page 23: Refresh
A successful reset will restore all the device settings to their factory defaults and the device will reboot automatically. Allow at least 2 minutes for the reboot to complete. Reboot The Reboot button is used to reboot the device. To reboot the device: Click “Reboot” button. Click “OK” to proceed. User Manual - VPX-1701... -
Page 24: Update Status
ON: Click to enable Auto Switch (default setting). • OFF: Click to disable Auto Switch. Key Lock Key Lock allows locking of the buttons on the VPX-1701 to prevent accidental or unwanted switching. • ON: Click to enable Key Lock. •... -
Page 25: Edid Support
Locate the target input port and select the settings from its drop-down menu, then click “Apply” to perform the setting. Display Control Auto Display Control Auto Display Control allows control of CEC-enabled displays connected to the VPX-1701 through HDMI. • ON: Click to enable the Auto Display Control. -
Page 26: Output Resolution Setting
DHCP: When enabled, the IP address of the VPX-1701 will be assigned automatically by the connected DHCP server. • Static: When the VPX-1701 fails to obtain or detect an IP address from the network to which it is connected, select “Static” to set up the IP address manually. -
Page 27: System
• SSH ACCOUNT The default user name is admin, the default password is password. Note: Reboot the device for the SSH ACCOUNT setting change to take effect. • APPLY: Click to choose each of the settings. User Manual - VPX-1701... -
Page 28: Firmware Upgrade
Download the latest firmware (KIT) file to your PC. (Place KIT files on a local drive for the fastest throughput.) Verify the following: a) Verify that an Ethernet/RJ-45 cable is connected from the VPX-1701 to the same network as the control system. b) Verify the VPX-1701 unit is powered ON. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Power: Ensure all devices are powered on. Indicator: Ensure all LED indicators of the VPX-1701 are normal according to the user manual. Devices: Ensure picture can be shown normally when directly connecting a source to a display device . -
Page 30: Api Command List Instructions
VGA IN 1 (Audio in 1) VGA IN2 (Audio in2) HDMI IN 3 HDMI IN 4 HDMI IN 5 HDMI IN 6 HDMI IN 7 HDMI OUT Audio out HDBT OUT HOST RS232 Contact IN Tally Out User Manual - VPX-1701... - Page 31 Return: SWITCH-L<sl>I<input>O<output> SWITCH-ALL,I1,OALL. Description: Description: <sl> : {ALL}. HDMI IN1 routes to all outputs. <input> 1: VGA IN1; 2: VGA IN2 3: HDMI IN1; 4: HDMI IN2; 5: HDMI IN3; 6: HDMI IN4; 7: HDMI IN5; User Manual - VPX-1701...
- Page 32 TIMEOUT’” TIMEOUT’” when on active signal Return: Return: CEC_SLEEP_TIMEOUT-<time> CEC_SLEEP_TIMEOUT-5 Description: Description: time: {1 ~ 30} Get Delay Time to control the display off when on active signal. The Delay Time is 5 Minutes. User Manual - VPX-1701...
- Page 33 HDMI IN3; HDMI IN4; HDMI IN5; <resolution> For VGA Input 1920x1200,60 1920x1080,60 1680x1050,60 1600x900,60 1440x900,60 1360x768,60 1280x768,60 1024x768,60 For HDMI Input 3840x2160,60 3840x2160,30 1920x1080,60 1280x720,60 1920x1200,60 1680x1050,60 1600x1200,60 1600x900,60 1440x900,60 1400x1050,60 1366x768,60 1280x1024,60 1280x960,60 1024x768,60 COPY User Manual - VPX-1701...
- Page 34 Command: Command: ?VIDIN_HDCP To Get Input HDCP SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,”’?VIDIN_HDCP’” SEND_COMMAND VIDEO_INPUT_3,”’?VIDIN_ Compliant Status HDCP’” Return: VIDIN_HDCP-<ENABLE|DISABLE> Return: VIDIN_HDCP-ENABLE Description: Description: Input port: HDMI IN2 HDCP Compliant. HDMI IN1; HDMI IN2; HDMI IN3; HDMI IN4; HDMI IN5; User Manual - VPX-1701...
- Page 35 4096x2160,60 4096x2160,30 … … 1024x768,60 800x600,60 Command: Command: REBOOT To cause a warm reboot SEND_COMMAND <DEV>, “’REBOOT’” SEND_COMMAND 5002:1:0, “’REBOOT’” Return: Return: REBOOT SEND_COMMAND 5002:1:0, “’REBOOT’” Description: Description: Cause a warm reboot. Cause a warm reboot. User Manual - VPX-1701...
- Page 36 Set Video out color space as RGB. Command: Command: ?VIDOUT_RGB Get the video color SEND_COMMAND <DEV>, “’?VIDOUT_RGB’” SEND_COMMAND SWITCHER,”’?VIDOUT_RGB’” space for the video Return: Return: output port VIDOUT_RGB-<ENABLE|DISABLE> VIDOUT_RGB-DISABLE Description: Video out color space is YUV. User Manual - VPX-1701...
- Page 37 Set Audio vol as 50. Command: Command: ?AUDOUT_VOLUME Get the audio vol for the SEND_COMMAND <DEV>, “’?AUDOUT_ SEND_COMMAND AUDOUT_VOLUME_1, audio output port VOLUME’” “’?AUDOUT_VOLUME’” Return: Return: AUDOUT_VOLUME-<value> AUDOUT_VOLUME-50 Description: Description: <value> = {0~100} Audio volume is 50. User Manual - VPX-1701...
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Page 38: Telnet/Ssh Commands
0 and 59 seconds integer value of seconds between 0 and 59 Example: set time 13 30 00 show mem Display the memory usage for >show mem all memory types. RAM available: 349634560 bytes RAM total: 406167552 bytes User Manual - VPX-1701... - Page 39 DNS #1: 192.168.2.1 DNS #2: 192.168.3.1 Set friendlyname >set friendlyname friendlyname Please input friendlyname: Old friendlyname: New friendlyname: 111 Would you like to save this setting(Y/N) Setting is ok , you should reboot that make it effective User Manual - VPX-1701...
- Page 40 Set ssh service login password >set ssh password password Enter ssh new password password pass Would you like to set this password (y/n) Changed && Saved (you should reboot this device that make your setting active) User Manual - VPX-1701...
- Page 41 About AMX by HARMAN Founded in 1982 and acquired by HARMAN in 2014, AMX® is dedicated to providing AV solutions for an IT World. AMX solves the complexity of managing technology with reliable, consistent and scalable systems comprising control, video switching and distribution, digital signage and technology management. AMX systems are deployed worldwide in conference rooms, classrooms, network operation/command centers, homes, hotels, entertainment venues and broadcast facilities, among others.
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