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Harman AMX DUX-8D User Manual

8×8 hdmi matrix • 4k@60hz 4:4:4 18gbps • de-embedded audio • four hdbt output
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USER MANUAL
DUX-8D
8×8 HDMI Matrix
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4K@60Hz 4:4:4 18Gbps
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De-Embedded Audio
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Four HDBT Output

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL DUX-8D 8×8 HDMI Matrix • 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 18Gbps • De-Embedded Audio • Four HDBT Output...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 03 1. INTRODUCTION ....................... 04 2. PACKING LIST ......................... 05 3. SPECIFICATIONS ......................06 4. PANEL OVERVIEW ......................07 4.1 Front Panel ......................07 4.2 Rear Panel ....................... 07 5. INSTALLATION AND WIRING ..................08 5.1 Installation .......................

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: We reserve the right to change the content from time to time without notice. WARNINGS: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, please observe the following Safety Instructions while installing and operating the product: Do not expose this apparatus Do not install or place this...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION DUX-8D HDMI Matrix, or the Matrix, comes with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compatibility, and allows eight sources to be switched to eight local displays through HDMI outputs and four remote displays through HDBT outputs (Four HDBT Outputs mirror HDMI Outputs 1-4).

  • Page 5: Packing List

    2. PACKING LIST 1 x DUX-8D  1 x AC Power Cord  1 x IR Remote Handset (38 kHz)  1 x IR Receiver Cable (38 kHz)  4 x Broadband IR Receiver (30 - 50 kHz)  1 x USB to UART Cable ...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    3. SPECIFICATIONS Technical 8 x HDMI IN 8 x HDMI OUT 8 x AUDIO OUT 4 x IR IN. 4 x RS232 Jack Port Input / Output Connections 4 x HDBT OUT 1 x IR EXT. 1 x LAN 1 x RS232 DB9 Port 1 x EDID DIP Switch 1 x AC IN HDMI 2.0...

  • Page 7: Panel Overview

    4. PANEL OVERVIEW 4.1 Front Panel DUX-8D Item Name Description Output Channel Indicator Indicates input for output port 1-8. Receives signals from IR Remote. Selects input and output channels. Selection Buttons (White LED) • Left/Right: selects output channels. • Up/Down: selects input channels. Enter Button (White LED) Press to implement the input and output selection.

  • Page 8: Installation And Wiring

    5. INSTALLATION AND WIRING 5.1 Installation CAUTION: Before installation, please ensure the Matrix is disconnected from the power source. DUX-8D occupies 1U space and can be placed on a solid and stable surface or installed on a standard equipment rack. To install the Matrix on an equipment rack: 1.

  • Page 9: Wiring

    NOTE: The Matrix shall not be installed in enclosed spaces. It is recommended that you leave 1U space above the Matrix when you install it in a rack. 5.3 Wiring NOTE: Please use cables provided by the manufacturer and high-quality cables recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 10 USER MANUAL - DUX-8D...

  • Page 11: Control Of The Matrix

    6. CONTROL OF THE MATRIX DUX-8D HDMI Matrix is designed with ease of connection and control in mind. When the Matrix is connected and powered on, you can choose the optimal way to control the unit at your convenience, either through Front Panel, IR Remote (IR Receiver can be connected when the Matrix is less accessible), LAN (for Web UI or Telnet) or RS232.

  • Page 12: Ir Remote Control

    6.2 IR Control DUX-8D HDMI Matrix can be controlled by the IR Remote provided. Point the Remote directly to the Matrix, now you can select input source for each output display. If IR extension is required, connect the IR Receiver to the IR EXT port at the rear panel of the Matrix and ensure the receiver eye is accessible to the Remote.

  • Page 13: Lan Control (Via Web Ui)

    6.3 LAN Control (via Web UI) When connected to a LAN, DUX-8D can be controlled through Telnet or a Web UI specifically designed. For advanced users who opt to control via Telnet. API command set for Telnet control is available in “Appendix 1: API Command”. For users prefer intuitive control, the Web UI will be the option.

  • Page 14: Matrix Control

    The Web Ui main screen is comprised by Matrix Control and Admin Setting pages. The Matrix Control is used for basic setting of the Matrix: input and output Switch and Presets save and load. The Admin Setting is designed for advanced controls, e.g. CEC Setting, EDID Setting, HDCP Support, Port Naming, Preset Name, etc.

  • Page 15: Preset

    2) Preset The Presets section saves or loads the input/output switch settings to or from the Matrix. • Save: Input/output settings in the Switch section are saved. • Load: Preset already saved is loaded. To save a Switch to Preset 1: 1.

  • Page 16: Admin Setting

    6.3.2 Admin Setting The Admin Setting page is used for advanced control of the following functions: • CEC Setting • EDID Setting • HDCP Support • Port Naming • Preset Name • Network • Change Password • Update Web UI •...
  • Page 17 USER MANUAL - DUX-8D...

  • Page 18: Cec Setting

    1) CEC Setting CEC Setting allows you to control CEC-enabled devices connected to the Matrix through HDMI, without the need of touching the device. • Output: click the drop-down menu to select the output you wish to set up. • Display On: click to power on the display connected to the output selected.

  • Page 19: Hdcp Support

    To set up the EDID setting for HDMI input channel: 1. Select the desired the HDMI output and click to “Read” its EDID setting. 2. Click to save the EDID information read. 3. Go to the target HDMI Input and select the settings from its drop-down menu, then click to "Apply".

  • Page 20: Port Naming

    4) Port Naming Port Naming allows you to redefine inputs and outputs to names easy to remember. • Save: click to save and apply all the changes. • Reset: click to reset all the changes. NOTE: The length of each port name shall not exceed 15 characters and can include letters, numbers, space and Chinese characters.

  • Page 21: Network

    6) Network Network is used to toggle between the dynamic and static IP addressing. The default IP address of the Matrix is 192.168.10.254. • DHCP: when enabled, the IP address of the Matrix is assigned automatically by the DHCP server connected. •...

  • Page 22: Update Web Ui

    NOTE: The new password must contain 4 to 16 characters (alphanumeric only). TIP: If you have forgotten any of the passwords, use API command (Command 21 in “Appendix 1: API COMMAND” ) to reset the Matrix to factory default settings. 8) Update Web UI Update Web UI section is used to update your Web UI to the latest version.

  • Page 23: Log

    9) Log In the Log section, you can select to “SHOW” or “HIDE” the Wed UI setting change records. When “SHOW” is selected, the log section will be displayed on the page. 10) Custom Web UI Logo Custom Web UI Logo allows you to create your own logo for the Web UI you are using. To create customized Web UI Logo: 1.

  • Page 24: Reset All Settings To Default

    11) Reset All Settings to Default Reset All Setting to Default is the section where a setting can be saved to or loaded from a local PC and restore all the settings of the Matrix to factory default. • Save Settings: click to save current settings as a setting file to be saved in PC. •...

  • Page 25: Rs232 Control

    6.4 RS232 Control Advanced users may also choose to control the Matrix through RS232 serial communication. A USB-UART cable is provided to connect a control PC or control system (e.g. NX-2200) to the Matrix. API command for RS232 control is available in “Appendix 1: API COMMAND”.

  • Page 26: Ir Pass-Through

    7. IR PASS-THROUGH DUX-8D’s four IR IN ports can be connected directly with Broadband IR Receivers or a control system like NX-2200 for IR pass-through. To set up for IR pass-through (please refer to the set-up chart next page): 1. Connect IR IN: Connect Braodband IR Receivers or a control system (e.g. NX- 2200) to IR IN 1-4 of the Matrix.
  • Page 27 USER MANUAL - DUX-8D...

  • Page 28: Rs232 Pass-Through

    8. RS232 PASS-THROUGH DUX-8D installs four RS232 ports in the HDBT OUT section which can be used for RS232 bi-directional pass-through. To set up for IR pass-through (please refer to the set-up chart next page): 1. Connect RS232: Connect a control system (e.g. NX-2200) to RS232 1-4 of the Matrix.
  • Page 29 USER MANUAL - DUX-8D...

  • Page 30: Edid Management

    9. EDID MANAGEMENT EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is a data structure provided by a digital display to describe its capabilities to a video source. DUX-8D HDMI Matrix features an EDID management that can be used when the EDID setting’s does not meet the installation requirements.

  • Page 31: Appendix 1: Api Command

    APPENDIX 1: API COMMAND Function Command Example Action Command: CL0I2O8T Switches Input 2 to Output 8 on Level 0 Return: CL0I2O8T Command: CL0I2O2 4 8T Switches input 2 to Outputs 2, 4, 8 on Return: Level 0 CL0I2O2 4 8T Command: Switches Input 2 CI2O8T...
  • Page 32 Function Command Example Action Command: Switches Input 2 CO8I2T to Output 8 on the default level (normally Return: Level 0) CO8I2T Command: CO4:8I2T Switches Input 2 to Outputs 4,5,6,7,8 on Return: Level 0 CO4:8I2T Command: CL#O#I#T CO1:3 5 7:8I2T Switches Input 2 to To execute a Outputs 1,2,3,5,7,8 on switch...
  • Page 33 Function Command Example Action Command: RR1T RR#T Define the current To define a #: 1-8 system state as Global global preset Return: Preset 1 RR1T Command: To execute a Executes Global Return: global preset Preset 1 SO1T( 6 )SO2T( 6 )SO3T( 6 )SO4T( 6 )SO5T( 6 )SO6T( 6 )SO7T( 6 ) SO8T( 6 ) Command:...
  • Page 34 Function Command Example Action CL#O#D#SPT O#: #={1~12, ALL}; To define a Command: Define Delay 3 // 1~8 hdmi1-hdmi8 Delay Time to CO3D5SPT minutes to control the outputs; execute a sink sink that connected //9~12 hdbt1-hdbt4 power off when Return: to output 3 power off outputs no active signal CO3D5SPT...
  • Page 35 Function Command Example Action CL#I#E#T I#: #={1~8,ALL}; E#: {1~20} 1 : Copy form hdmi output 1 2 : Copy form hdmi output 2 8 : Copy form hdmi Command: output 8 CI5E1T 9 : Copy form hdbt output 1 Return: 10 : Copy form hdbt CI5E1T output 2...
  • Page 36 Function Command Example Action SL#I#ET I#: {1~8}; E#: {1~20} 1 : Copy form hdmi output 1 2 : Copy form hdmi output 2 8 : Copy form hdmi output 8 9 : Copy form hdbt output 1 10 : Copy form hdbt output 2 11 : Copy form hdbt Command:...
  • Page 37 [22] ~APP!( To cause a warm reboot ) [23] ~SYSR!( To reset system setting ) Command: ~VER! To determine the system’s ~VER! Return: Application ~VER!( AMX DUX-8D #.# ) Code version e.g.: ~VER!( AMX DUX-8D 1.0 ) USER MANUAL - DUX-8D...
  • Page 38 Function Command Example Action Command: ~APP! To cause a ~APP! warm reboot Return: ~APP! Command: ~SYSR! To reset system ~SYSR! setting Return: ~SYSR! USER MANUAL - DUX-8D...
  • Page 39 AMX DUX SERIES Compact 8x8 HDMI 2.0 matrix switcher for video DUX-8C signals up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 (bandwidth 18 Gbps) Dual output 8x8 HDMI 2.0 matrix switcher with 4 mir- DUX-8D rored HDBT outputs for vid- eo signals up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 (bandwidth 18 Gbps) HDMI 1.4 over HDBT TX up DUX-TX...
  • Page 40 © 2017 Harman. All rights reserved. ENZO, 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 companies.

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