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USERS GUIDE
VLX Series
VLX-TC1-CF ● VLX-TCW2H-C ● VLX-TCW2V-C
1GbE Visual Lossless Low Latency AV over IP
VLX-TC1-CF
VLX-TCW2V-C
VLX-TCW2H-C
www.auroramm.com
Manual Number: 191122 | Firmware Rev: 3.20.0 or Higher

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  • Page 1 USERS GUIDE VLX Series VLX-TC1-CF ● VLX-TCW2H-C ● VLX-TCW2V-C 1GbE Visual Lossless Low Latency AV over IP VLX-TC1-CF VLX-TCW2V-C VLX-TCW2H-C www.auroramm.com Manual Number: 191122 | Firmware Rev: 3.20.0 or Higher...
  • Page 2 Please review the following safety precautions. If this is the first time using this model, then read this manual before installing or using the product. If the product is not functioning properly, please contact your local dealer or Aurora for further instructions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................. 4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..............................5 INTRODUCTION ..................................9 About ....................................9 Documentation ..................................9 Features .................................... 10 VLX-TC1-CF Front ................................11 VLX-TC1-CF Rear ................................13 VLX-TCW2H-C Front ................................ 14 VLX-TCW2V-C Front ................................ 16 VLX-TCW2H-C and VLX-TCW2V-C Rear ........................18 ®...
  • Page 4 Example 3: Matrix – Multiple VLX to Multiple VLX ......................50 Example 4: Video Wall ..............................51 Example 5: KVM Utilizing USB 2.0 ........................... 52 Example 6: VLX-TC1-CF with Local Ethernet Control ...................... 53 Example 7: VLX-TC1-CF Daisy Chain ..........................55 Example 8: VLX-TC1-CF Independent Dante ®...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Please make sure the following items are included within your package. Contact your dealer if any items are missing or damaged. Box Versions VLX-TC1-CF  1 QTY VLX-TC1-CF 1G RJ-45/SFP Copper Transceiver Unit  2 QTY Mounting Ears and screws Wall Plate 2 Gang Versions VLX-TCW2V-C ...

  • Page 6: Optional Accessories

    USERS GUIDE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  RK2-1-K (1RU Rack Mount Holds 2 Units) Includes 4 rails and 1 blank  RK2-5-K (5RU Rack Mount Holds 12 Units) Includes 24 rails and 4 blanks  RK2-BP-K (Blank Plate for Rack Mounts) RK2-RL-K (For VLX-TC1 Use in Rack Mounts) ...
  • Page 7 USERS GUIDE  VLX-LCVR (VLX Wall Plate LAN Port Cover)  IPX-SFP-RJ45-1 (1G RJ-45 LAN SFP Module)  IPX-SFP-1GMM-1 (1G Multi-Mode Fiber SFP Module)  IPX-SFP-1G20 (1G Single-Mode Duplex Fiber SFP Module) www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 8 USERS GUIDE  DXB-8 (8 Button Wall Plate)  PS0081-1 (48V 24 Watt PoE Injector) Available in –US, -AU, -EU, and –UK worldwide models  PS0094-3 (48V 25 Watt Wall Supply) Comes with US, AU, EU, and UK interchangeable blades ...
  • Page 9 USERS GUIDE  IR Blaster CA0049-1  RS-232 Adaptor CA0052-F2T3R (3.5mm TRS to FEMALE DB89 2-TX 3-RX) RS-232 Adaptor CA0052-F3T2R (3.5mm TRS to FEMALE DB89 3-TX 2-RX) RS-232 Adaptor CA0052-M2T3R (3.5mm TRS to MALE DB9 2-TX 3-RX) RS-232 Adaptor CA0052-M3T2R (3.5mm TRS to MALE DB9 3-TX 2-RX) ...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Audio, video, data, and control can be sent securely to one or many units using off-the-shelf 1G RJ-45 Ethernet switch. When the VLX is set up to be a transmitter, the 2 HDMI inputs (VLX-TC1-CF, VLX-TCW2H-C) or VGA/HDMI inputs (VLX-TCW2V-2) become a source switch and the HDMI output becomes a potential loop out. When set up as a receiver, a user can select the local HDMI inputs or an IP source.

  • Page 11: Features

     128 per source with HDCP, Larger for Non-Encrypted Sources  Video Wall with Image Rotation  1G LAN PoE  2 HDMI Inputs, 1 HDMI Output (VLX-TC1-CF, VLX-TCW2H-C)  1 VGA/1 HDMI Inputs, 1 HDMI Output (VLX-TCW2V-C)  Line In/Out Stereo ...

  • Page 12: Vlx-Tc1-Cf Front

    USERS GUIDE VLX-TC1-CF Front LEDs  Power/Status: Power will light green when unit is on or in standby. Status will blink at a normal pace during regular operation and slower pace when in standby.  Encoder/Decoder: Encoder (transmit) or Decoder (receiver) will be lit when set accordingly.
  • Page 13 USERS GUIDE *Note: It is important to use 5V only photo receiver which is with carrier and inverted. Use a stereo 3.5mm TRS connector.  USB HID: Dual Type A USB 1.1 Connectors for keyboard/mouse. Special Functions  Factory Default: Press Power and Menu for 5 seconds. The USB Host LED will blink to indicate factory default and the unit will reboot.

  • Page 14: Vlx-Tc1-Cf Rear

    (up to 7.1) is down mixed to stereo (2 channel).  Control RS-232: Serial port pass-through and control up to 115Kbps.  SFP: SFP Cage for Multi-mode or Single Mode Fiber and RJ-45 LAN with optional modules available from Aurora. www.auroramm.com...

  • Page 15: Vlx-Tcw2H-C Front

    USERS GUIDE VLX-TCW2H-C Front Buttons  In 1: Selects HDMI Input 1 (Lights Red, Green, or Blue).  In 2: Selects HDMI Input 2 (Lights Red, Green, or Blue).  Stream: Selects remote stream assigned when set as decoder (Lights Red, Green, or Blue). If held for 5 seconds will switch between encode and decode modes.
  • Page 16 USERS GUIDE Special Functions  Factory Default: Press [IN2] and [STREAM] button till white LED turns on for a second. Release the switches once the white led turns on, on both the buttons. The unit will reboot automatically after factory default. ...

  • Page 17: Vlx-Tcw2V-C Front

    USERS GUIDE VLX-TCW2V-C Front Buttons  In 1: Selects VGA (Lights Red, Green, or Blue).  In 2: Selects HDMI Input 2 (Lights Red, Green, or Blue).  Stream: Selects remote stream assigned when set as decoder (Lights Red, Green, or Blue). If held for 5 sec will switch between encode and decode modes.
  • Page 18 USERS GUIDE Special Functions  Factory Default: Press In1 and In2 button till white LED turns on for a second. Release the switches once the white led turns on, on both the buttons. The unit will reboot automatically after factory default. ...

  • Page 19: Vlx-Tcw2H-C And Vlx-Tcw2V-C Rear

    USERS GUIDE VLX-TCW2H-C and VLX-TCW2V-C Rear Rear  48VDC: 48 Volt DC isolated power input  LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps LAN. Can power the unit with PoE from injector or switch.  RS-232: Serial port pass-through and control up to 115Kbps. Also, has 5V for connection to DXB-8 8 button wall controller.

  • Page 20: Vlx-Tc1-Cf Dante Option Slot

    USERS GUIDE ® VLX-TC1-CF Dante Option Slot  ® Option card slot for Dante option. ® *Note: The MAC address for the Dante option will be on the card label. www.auroramm.com...

  • Page 21: Vlx-Tcw2 Wall Plate Additional Button And Led Functions

    USERS GUIDE VLX-TCW2 Wall Plate Additional Button and LED Functions LED Indications  Encoder/Decoder Indication: Blue LED to be lit on Stream button in Encoder Mode.  Source Indication: Red LED to be lit on the button corresponding to the source. Button Functionalities ...

  • Page 22: Understanding The Basics

    VLX API. In order to obtain the VLX Server API commands you must be dealer status otherwise an NDA is required and is at the discretion of Aurora. The VLX can also work without the server as a third party control can communicate directly to each unit to change settings or make routes.

  • Page 23: Controlling The Vlx For Redundancy

    USERS GUIDE Controlling the VLX for Redundancy Multiple control systems can run on the same network for redundancy. It is important only one communicates at any given time or incomplete commands may occur between units communicating simultaneously. EDID and its Importance One of the most forgotten setup procedures in AV systems is the EDID.
  • Page 24 USERS GUIDE device. If the network latency is too long, ISO packets may be discarded and causes audio glitch. It is important to use fast-leave high quality switches for this application.  For most of USB devices, the network bandwidth requirement will be almost the same as what it takes on USB bus. Typical Video Network Bandwidth ...

  • Page 25: Hardware Installation

    VLX Series Network Switch Recommendations and Configuration document which can be found on the Aurora website. VLX requires Jumbo/MTU Packet of 8192 or better for full 4K video streaming. 2. Connect CAT cable RJ-45 accordingly to the network switch and to the VLX units.

  • Page 26: Dante ® Option Card Setup

    USERS GUIDE ® Dante Option Card Setup 1. Remove power from the box or wall plate unit. 2. If the Dante ® option is not already installed remove the 4 screws from each side of the VLX unit for the box version to remove the top cover or the 2 screws on the rear of the wall plate version to remove the option card cover.

  • Page 27: Web Setup Pages

    USERS GUIDE WEB SETUP PAGES Web Setup pages can be accessed by typing in the IP address of the unit followed by/setup (example: 192.168.100.1). You will then be prompted for a password. Default password is admin. Make certain if all the VLX units are already connected to the 1GbE network that each VLX web server has a unique IP Address or there will be communication issues.
  • Page 28 USERS GUIDE Version Version reports back the current firmware version. This will help to not only make choices for updating firmware if necessary but by knowing the firmware the user will know the current capabilities that can be expected of the unit. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 29 USERS GUIDE Update Firmware If updating firmware is necessary, this selection allows a user to select the firmware file and upload to the unit. When the process is done, a notification will appear. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 30 USERS GUIDE Utilities The selection allows factory defaults, remote rebooting, resetting of EDID, as well as the ability to manually enter API commands. The Host ID can also be set up here. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 31 USERS GUIDE Statistics This selection is very useful when diagnosing the unit as it reveals important information about the unit itself. Everything from MAC, IP, EDID detail, Video Timing and more is all available to help see the state of the unit. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 32 USERS GUIDE Network Tab The Network tab allows the setup of the IP address, Subnet, and Gateway. In addition, the mode of point to point (Unicast) or matrixing (Multicast) can be selected under Casting mode. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 33 USERS GUIDE Functions Tab The Functions tab has selections pertaining to the Video over IP, Maximum bit Rate which is useful for bandwidth restricted networks, and USB over IP settings. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 34 USERS GUIDE Remote Tab The Remote tab has options pertaining to RS-232 control. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 35 USERS GUIDE Management Tab The Management tab manages routing of streaming video sources and mode selection and configuration of serial over IP settings. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 36 USERS GUIDE Preview Tab The Preview tab allows you to look at the active video source. www.auroramm.com...

  • Page 37: Decoder Mode Web Pages

    USERS GUIDE Decoder Mode Web Pages System Tab The System Tab has 5 selections of Version Info, Updating of Firmware, Utilities, Statistics, and Remote. Hardware Information Shows the Units MAC Address, Serial Number, and Mode. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 38 USERS GUIDE Version Version reports back the current firmware version. This will help to not only make choices for updating firmware if necessary, but by knowing the firmware the user will know the current capabilities that can be expected of the unit. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 39 USERS GUIDE Update Firmware If updating firmware is necessary, this selection allows a user to select the firmware file and upload to the unit. When the process is done, a notification will appear. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 40 USERS GUIDE Utilities The selection allows factory defaults, remote rebooting, resetting of EDID, as well as the ability to manually enter API commands. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 41 USERS GUIDE Statistics This selection is very useful when diagnosing the unit as it reveals important information about the unit itself. Everything from MAC, IP, EDID detail, Video Timing and more is all available to help see the state of the unit. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 42 USERS GUIDE Video Wall Tab The Video Wall tab is comprised of the basic and advanced selections. Basic Basic selection has the controls for a user to setup a video wall very easily by entering the active area and the total area. The VLX will figure out the proper slicing of the image based on this information and position/layout.
  • Page 43 USERS GUIDE Advanced Advanced selection has the controls for a user to do more custom controls of the video wall, including image rotation. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 44 USERS GUIDE Network Tab The Network tab allows the setup of the IP address, Subnet, and Gateway. In addition, the mode of point to point (Unicast) or matrixing (Multicast) can be selected under Casting mode. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 45 USERS GUIDE Functions Tab The Functions tab has selections pertaining to the Video over IP, Maximum bit Rate which is useful for bandwidth restricted networks, and USB over IP settings, www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 46 USERS GUIDE Remote Tab The Remote tab allows the selection of the encoder to route to the unit. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 47 USERS GUIDE Management Tab The Management tab manages routing of streaming video sources and mode selection and configuration of serial over IP settings. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 48 USERS GUIDE Preview Tab The Preview tab allows you to look at the active video output. www.auroramm.com...

  • Page 49: Applications

    USERS GUIDE APPLICATIONS Example 1: VLX-TCW2 Configured as Transmitter to VLX-TC1 Configured Receiver When the VLX Series is connected point to point, no configuration is required, as the units will auto identify and make a tunnel between both ends for the video, audio, RS-232, IR, USB, and Ethernet. With the copper version a maximum distance of 100m (328ft) can be achieved.

  • Page 50: Example 2: Vlx Multi-Room

    USERS GUIDE Example 2: VLX Multi-Room The VLX Series is perfect for multi-room applications with its flexibility. A nearly unlimited number of rooms can share video, audio, data, and control in real-time. The scalability is only limited by the size of the network switch and infrastructure.

  • Page 51: Example 3: Matrix - Multiple Vlx To Multiple Vlx

    USERS GUIDE Example 3: Matrix – Multiple VLX to Multiple VLX The VLX can take the place of any typical card cage matrix system, adding flexibility and performance never seen before. Even features like Fast-switch is no longer a premium. www.auroramm.com...

  • Page 52: Example 4: Video Wall

    USERS GUIDE Example 4: Video Wall The VLX Series is capable of 4K video walls. Up to 8x8 size can be created with 4K input. www.auroramm.com...

  • Page 53: Example 5: Kvm Utilizing Usb 2.0

    USERS GUIDE Example 5: KVM Utilizing USB 2.0 Command & Control and NOC centers are perfect for the VLX Series, especially with the USB 2.0 running at a full 50Mbps. With the VLX it is no longer just keyboard and mouse but full USB peripheral routing as well. www.auroramm.com...

  • Page 54: Example 6: Vlx-Tc1-Cf With Local Ethernet Control

    USERS GUIDE Example 6: VLX-TC1-CF with Local Ethernet Control Using the SFP a multimode fiber, single-mode fiber, or RJ-45 Copper, the VLX can connect to an ethernet switch and to a local device that requires Ethernet. If a copper switch is used with PoE the same can be accomplished by using the main RJ-45 to power and the SFP to do the local control.
  • Page 55 USERS GUIDE www.auroramm.com...

  • Page 56: Example 7: Vlx-Tc1-Cf Daisy Chain

    Example 7: VLX-TC1-CF Daisy Chain The VLX-TC1-CF can be used in a Daisy chain mode with RJ-45 to RJ-45 or a mix of fiber. Note when using daisy chain only the first unit can be power by PoE. Following units would require local power. If a unit in the chain is not power or has an issue the remaining units in the chain will no longer function.

  • Page 57: Example 8: Vlx-Tc1-Cf Independent Dante /Aes67 Switch

    /AES67 Switch In some cases, it may be desired to have the Dante® on its own Ethernet Switch. The VLX-TC1-CF has a mode allowing the traffic of the Dante®/AES67 to only be assigned to one of the 2 LAN ports.

  • Page 58: Software

    IPBaseT Manager PC Control Tool ® The IPBaseT Manager is a Windows based software available at the Aurora customer portal on www.auroramm.com. IPBaseT Manager allows a user to control the various capabilities of VLX series products on a network. While the IPBaseT manager is client software, the IPBaseT Server handles all the communication handling and is the target for all communication.
  • Page 59 EDID editor  Rapid deployment tool  Touch screen/mobile friendly layout  User and group management  Macro recording For full detail of the IPBaseT Manager Software tool and setup, the manual can be found at the Aurora website www.auroramm.com. www.auroramm.com...

  • Page 60: Connector Pin Definition

    USERS GUIDE CONNECTOR PIN DEFINITION HDMI TMDS Data2+ Pin 8 TMDS Data0 Shield Pin 15 Pin 1 Pin 2 TMDS Data2 Shield Pin 9 TMDS Data0– Pin 16 Pin 3 TMDS Data2– Pin 10 TMDS Clock+ Pin 17 DDC/CEC Ground Pin 4 TMDS Data1+ Pin 11...

  • Page 61: Cat5E/6/6A

    USERS GUIDE CAT5e/6/6A T568A and T568B Wiring www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 62 USERS GUIDE RS-232 The RS-232 is a 3.5mm TRS connector. Tip is TX (output), ring is RX (input), and Sleeve is ground. To simplify connections Aurora offers pre-molded RS-232 cables in null and none nulled in male and female DB9. www.auroramm.com...

  • Page 63: Ir (Infrared)

    USERS GUIDE IR (Infrared) It will autosense a TS or a TRS connector to determine if an IR emitter (TS) or IR receiver (TRS) is inserted. The IR receiver must be with carrier inverted to work. The tip is signal, ring is 5V, and sleeve is ground. IR Receiver CA0026-1 (30kHz –...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    USERS GUIDE APPENDIX 1 Troubleshooting It is advisable to make certain all units are using the latest firmware before troubleshooting. Also make sure all network connections are operating on 1G. VLX Web Server is Not Responding  Make certain every VLX unit has a unique IP Address set for the webserver. Disconnect unit from 1G network and connect PC directly to 1G LAN and check to see if webserver appears in browser.
  • Page 65 USERS GUIDE  Confirm the protocol being utilized with a terminal program.  Ensure the proper serial control mode is selected (SoIP). Routing a Source to Multiple Displays is Tearing  Check network switch is properly configured for IGMP and supports Jumbo packets. VLX requires Jumbo/MTU Packet of 8192 or better for full 4K video streaming.

  • Page 66: Firmware Update

    You must be signed up to the Customer Portal in order to download firmware with instructions on how to update. *Note: Aurora suggests using IPBaseT Manager for performing batch firmware updates. IPBaseT Manager will download the latest VLX firmware when the program is installed or updates.

  • Page 67: Protocol

    USERS GUIDE APPENDIX 3 Protocol For the latest protocol please go www.auroramm.com. You must be signed up to the Customer Portal in order to download IPX protocol. The protocol is only available to authorized Aurora dealers. www.auroramm.com...

  • Page 68: Recommended Cabling

    USERS GUIDE APPENDIX 4 Recommended Cabling Cat 5e UTP (Unshielded): 100m (330ft) Any brand on the market made to Category 5e or better specification. Cat 6 UTP (Unshielded): 143m (470ft) Cable Brand: West Penn Wire Part Number: 4246. Cat 6 UTP CMR Part Number: 254246. Cat 6 UTP CMP Cat 6A UTP (Unshielded): 182m (600ft) Cable Brand: West Penn Wire Part Number: 4246A.

  • Page 69: Recommended Network Switches

    Aurora recommends to always enable the FASTLEAVE option when available. Ethernet Switch Configuration The following list includes all network switch configuration options that Aurora Engineers have come across so far. Look for these or similar options when configuring your switch.
  • Page 70 USERS GUIDE 4. Unregistered Multicast Flooding a. Must be disabled if found. 5. Filter Unregistered Multicast (different wording than number 4 above) a. Must be enabled if found. 6. Enable IGMP Query 7. Enable IGMP Query on VLAN1 8. Set IGMP Version to IGMP V2 a.

  • Page 71: Technical Specifications

    Power supply 48V DC (2 pin Euro) or PoE (LAN) Power consumption 6 Watts Operation temperature 0~40°C [32~104°F] Storage temperature -20~60°C [-4~140°F] Relative humidity 20~90% RH [no condensation] Package Contents 1x VLX-TC1-CF *Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. www.auroramm.com...
  • Page 72 USERS GUIDE Model Name VLX-TCW2 Technical Compression Latency 1.5 Frames (25ms) HDMI 2.0/HDCP2.2 (VLX-TCW2V) HDMI Inputs HDMI 2.0/HDCP2.2 (VLX-TCW2H) HDMI Outputs 1 HDMI 2.0/HDCP2.2 VGA/YPbPr Inputs 1 15 Pin HD Female (VLX-TCW2V) Audio Analog Stereo Line In/Out (3.5mm TRS) 1G Copper Ethernet RJ-45 RJ-45 10/100/1000M PoE (PSE) Video Bandwidth...

  • Page 73: Warranty

    Limited 5 Year Warranty Aurora Multimedia Corporation (“Manufacturer”) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years as defined herein for parts and labor from date of purchase. This Limited Warranty covers products purchased in the year of 2019 and after.
  • Page 74 USERS GUIDE VLX-TC1-CF VLX-TCW2H-C VLX-TCW2V-C Aurora Multimedia Corporation 205 Commercial Court | Morganville, NJ 07751 Phone: 732-591-5800 | Fax: 732-591-6801 www.auroramm.com...

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