Harman AMX DXLink DXFP-TX-4K60 Quick Start Manual

DIP Switch Toggles – Default OFF (for Auto-setup, see next page)
Before installing the units, find the scenario you are using in the table below and set the
DIP switch toggles accordingly. Toggle #4 is reserved for future functionality.
For standalone pair upgrades, set Toggles #1-2-3 to ON and connect one unit to Controller.
COMMON SCENARIOS
Standalone Setup
AV signals only (plus serial/IR passthrough)
AV with Ethernet passthrough to networked device (plus serial/IR
passthrough)*
AV with NetLinx control of TX/RX unit and serial/IR ports**
AV with NetLinx control of TX/RX unit and serial/IR ports, plus Ethernet
passthrough to network device*
Switcher Setup (TX/RX with Enova DGX /DGX 100 Series Switcher)
AV signals only
AV with Ethernet passthrough to networked device*
AV with NetLinx control of TX/RX unit and serial/IR ports
AV with NetLinx control of TX/RX unit and serial/IR ports, plus Ethernet
passthrough to network device*
* Connect ICS LAN port of DXLink fiber unit to network device (e.g., laptop, IP controlled
projector, ICSLan Device). In standalone setup, connect ICS LAN port of other DXLink
unit to network.
** In standalone setup using NetLinx control of DXLink serial/IR ports, only one of the
DXLink fiber units should be connected to network (the unit with #1 Toggle enabled).
FIG. 1
DIP SWITCH TOGGLES ENABLE/DISABLE SPECIAL FUNCTIONALITY

Overview

The DXFP-TX-4K60 and DXFP-RX-4K60 transmit HDMI, audio, USB and control over
fiber optic cable. The TX also has an HDMI loop out. DXLink fiber modules can be set
up in one of three ways:
• Endpoint Mode (Switcher) – connect one or more to a switcher with an integrated
Controller.
• Endpoint Mode (Standalone) – connect TX/RX pair directly to each other with one
connected to a NetLinx Central Controller via LAN or directly to Controller.
• Extender Mode (Standalone) – connect TX/RX pair directly to each other.
These Modules support InstaGate Pro® and SmartScale® Technology.
The Hardware Reference Manual - DXLink 4K60 Fiber Transmitter/Receiver contains
complete documentation (including full specifications and supported input and output
resolutions); for details, see www.amx.com.

System Setup

The DXFP-TX-4K60 and DXFP-RX-4K60 work with a switcher that supports DXLink
Technology or as a stand-alone pair to transmit audio, video and control signals. The
Transmitter receives audio and video from the HDMI source and transmits both audio
and video over the fiber optic cable. This DXLink fiber optic cable can be connected directly
to a DXLink fiber receiver or to a DXLink fiber input on a DXLink switcher where it can be
routed to a DXLink fiber output and connected to a DXLink fiber receiver. The DXLink fiber
receiver converts the DXLink fiber input to HDMI and analog audio outputs. On the
transmitter, stereo audio connections are provided as a supplemental audio input. Both the
transmitter and the receiver support RS-232 for serial data transfer, USB, IR, and Ethernet.
DXLINK Fiber
Source Device
Input Board
Fiber optic cable
HDMI IN
DXLINK Fiber Transmitter
FIG. 2
DXLINK FIBER TX AND RX AS ENDPOINTS WITH COMPATIBLE DXLINK FIBER EQUIPMENT
TOGGLES
OFF - OFF - OFF
ON - OFF - OFF
ON - ON - ON
ON - ON - ON
OFF - OFF - OFF
ON - OFF - OFF
OFF - OFF - ON
ON - OFF - ON
ON
1 2
ID USB MODE
Destination Device
DXLINK Fiber
Output Board
HDMI OUT
Fiber optic cable
AC AC DC
DC
F L T
F L T
LAN 100/1000
DXLINK Fiber Receiver
DXLink™ 4K60 HDMI Fiber Transmitter/Receiver
Source Device
HDMI IN
DXLINK Fiber Transmitter
FIG. 3
DXLINK FIBER TX AND RX AS EXTENDER SOLUTION
1 - 2 - 3

Mounting Options (Rack Trays and Mounting Brackets)

The DXFP-TX-4K60 and DXFP-RX-4K60 can be mounted using V Style Surface Mounting
Brackets, V Style Single Module Pole Mounting Kit, or NMX-VRK V-Style Rack Shelf.
For details, see www.amx.com
IMPORTANT: When mounting under a surface, the module should be mounted upright and
lowered in the mounting bracket slots to provide an airflow gap between the surface and
1 - 2 - 3
the vent holes. If not using V Style brackets, be sure to leave a gap between the top of
the unit and the surface for heat to escape.
ICS LAN 10/100 Port
The ICS LAN 10/100 port uses twisted pair cable. FIG. 4 shows the LEDs for this port.
F
IG. 4
ICS LAN (RJ45) PORT

Fiber Optic Transceivers

3 4
The DXLink Fiber Transmitters and Receivers use SFP+ fiber optic transceivers. Fiber
optic transceivers are self-contained modules that send and receive optical signals over
fiber cable. DXLink SFP+ fiber optic transceivers is multimode and must be wired with
the corresponding cable type. Multimode transceivers support bidirectional and
unidirectional communication.
Latch and/or label color
FIG. 5
FIBER OPTIC TRANSCEIVER MARKED BLACK (MULTIMODE)

Attaching Signal, Transport, and Control Cables

Important Cabling Requirements and Considerations

• Fiber optic cable with LC termination for snap coupling with SFP+ transceivers
• LC Duplex conforming to ANSI TIA-EIA 604-10 (FOCIS 10A)
• DXLink Fiber multimode transceivers use OM3 50/125 μm multimode fiber optic
cable type over distances of up to 984 feet (300 m)*
• Do not create a network (Ethernet) loop. A network loop is created when the
enclosure and one or more of its DXLink Fiber units connect to a common LAN.
* Cable quality is a determining factor for the maximum length of cable runs.
WARNING：DXLink Fiber units use laser transceiver, which are Class 1 Eye Safe per
IEC 60825-1/CDRH requirements. While the Class 1 category indicates that the invisible
laser used is safe, we recommend avoiding direct eye exposure when using any optical
fiber products (See OSHA directive referenced in the "Hardware Reference Manual").
QUICK START GUIDE
Fiber optic cable
Green LED: On - Link status is active
Off - Link status is not active
Yellow LED: On - Speed status is 100 Mbps
Off - Speed status is 10 Mbps
SFP+ = enhanced small form-factor
pluggable fiber optic transceiver rated
at 10 Gbps transmission data rate.
Dust plug
Destination Device
HDMI OUT
DXLINK Fiber Receiver