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REGULATORY CERTIFICATIO N RGB Spectrum maintains copies of test results, certifications, and Declarations of Conformity on file in its offices in Alameda, CA. Copies of test results, certificates and declarations will be made available upon request. REGULATORY CERTIFICATION: ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY U.S.A...
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(FRU’s). L IMITE D WARRANTY RGB Spectrum (RGB) warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service when correctly installed and maintained, for a period of three (3) years from date of shipment.
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An annual extended warranty may be purchased. Should the product fail to operate properly during the covered period, RGB Spectrum will repair the product and restore it to normal operation without charge for labor or parts. For further information on obtaining an extended warranty, email support@rgb.com or call (510) 814-7000.
This manual describes the installation and operation of the Linx™ DVI Matrix Switcher family. Covered models include the Linx 3200S, Linx 3200, Linx 1600, Linx 800S, and Linx 800. Where model- specific differences exist, the Linx 3200/Linx3200S property will be used in the text followed by the Linx 1600 and Linx 800S/Linx 800 in braces { }.
Graphical user interface using standard web browser ■ EDID pass-through and over-ride with Total EDID Manager™ ■ Stores 100 switcher presets Table 1-1 Linx DVI Switcher Models and Features Linx 3200 Linx 3200S Linx 1600 Linx 800S Linx 800 Chassis 6-RU...
I N T R O D U C T I O N Spare Parts Kits 1.4 Spare Parts Kits Spare parts kits are available for the Linx 3200S and the Linx 3200. The contents of these kits are shown in the tables below. Table 1-3...
I N T R O D U C T I O N EDID Control In Fixed Mode, a user-selected In Emulated Mode, a user- EDID is assigned to an input selected EDID is assigned to an channel. This provides a static output channel.
I N T R O D U C T I O N EDID Control The block diagram in Figure 1-1 illustrates the selection of EDID to be passed to the host graphics adapter. The data is stored in the EDID register which can be read whether the Linx DVI Switcher is powered on or off.
I N T R O D U C T I O N Input Equalization 1.5.5 EDID Management Total EDID Manager works through the Web Control Panel (WCP) or command line operation. Management functions include: ■ Loading EDID from the EDID list to a register ■...
CHAPTER P H Y S IC A L DE S C R IPT ION A N D INSTALLATION This chapter begins with a description of the front and rear features of each Linx DVI Matrix Switcher model. The input and output modules are then discussed. Installation information is followed by basic operating instructions.
P H Y S I C A L D E S C R I P T I O N A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N Linx 3200S 2.1.1 Supplied Components Accessories supplied with the Linx 3200S include two AC power cords, two rails for rear rack mount support, 10 mounting screws for the rear rack mount supports and a CD that contains this manual.
P H Y S I C A L D E S C R I P T I O N A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N Linx 3200S Input and output modules are keyed to prevent insertion into an incorrect slot. Each I/O card is secured to the chassis with two screws.
The Linx 3200 is contained in a 6-RU housing with standard rack-mounting brackets and rear rack supports. Features on the front and rear of the Linx 3200 are identical to those on the Linx 3200S with the exception of the power supplies. The power supplies for the Linx 3200 are located inside the front panel.
B Air Filter Figure 2-3 Linx 3200 Front View P O W E R S U P P L I E S The two system power supplies are located behind the air intake upper foam filter. The power supplies are redundant. One supply may be powered off and swapped while the unit is powered on without interruption.
P H Y S I C A L D E S C R I P T I O N A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N Linx 1600 A C P O W E R Each of the two power supplies has its own AC connector, switch, and fuse.
P H Y S I C A L D E S C R I P T I O N A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N Linx 1600 2.3.3 Rear Panel Description Features on the rear of the Linx 1600 include the input and output modules, power supply, AC connector, power switch, a 100/1000 BASE-T connector for control over Ethernet, and an RS-232 port for serial control.
P H Y S I C A L D E S C R I P T I O N A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N Linx 800S It is not necessary to have all output slots populated with modules. But if a slot has no module, a blank plate must be installed.
AC Power In RS-232 Port Figure 2-10 Linx 800S Rear View The I/O cards from the Linx 1600 and Linx 3200 models are not interchangeable Note with I/O cards from the Linx 800S. I N P U T S Input modules are inserted in the upper portion of the unit. Each input module supports two DVI inputs.
P H Y S I C A L D E S C R I P T I O N A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N Linx 800 R S - 2 3 2 P O R T Serial control of the Linx DVI Switcher is supported through the RS-232 port on a DB-9 connector.
DVI or HDMI signal. DVI In power ready dvi active dvi active Figure 2-12 Linx 3200, Linx 3200S and Linx 1600 DVI Input Module dvi active power ready DVI In Figure 2-13 Linx 800S and Linx 800 DVI Input Module 350-10035-01 v4.1.1...
P H Y S I C A L D E S C R I P T I O N A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N Output Modules Figure 2-14 Linx 3200, Linx 3200S, and Linx 1600 I/O Blank Plate Figure 2-15 Linx 800S and Linx 800 I/O Blank Plate 2.8 Output Modules...
P H Y S I C A L D E S C R I P T I O N A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N Installation 2.9 Installation 2.9.1 Rack Mounting The Linx DVI Switcher is designed to operate in a rack mounted configuration.
P H Y S I C A L D E S C R I P T I O N A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N Basic Operation ■ LAN connection — Use a standard Ethernet cable. The Linx DVI Switcher is configured at the factory with the default IP address 192.168.1.200.
CHAPTER COMMUNICATIONS This chapter provides instructions for establishing serial and Telnet connections to the Linx DVI Matrix Switcher. Tera Term, a third-party program provided on the product disk that contains this manual, may be used serial control on a PC or for Telnet control over Ethernet. Please see documentation for your specific controller or your IT representative for additional instructions.
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S Ethernet Control Select Serial and the Port to be used. Click OK. The terminal window opens. From the Setup menu, select Serial Port. Figure 3-2 Serial Port Setup Set the communication parameters to match those of the Linx DVI Switcher.
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S Ethernet Control Connection of the Linx DVI Switcher via the Ethernet port requires it to have a unique, static IP address. The factory default IP address is 192.168.1.200. Consult the network administrator to obtain a valid IP address before commencing the network setup.
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S Changing the Linx Switcher IP Address Figure 3-4 Telnet Prompt The window is now ready for command control. The Terminal feature in the WCP provides the same functionality as a Telnet connection.
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C O M M U N I C A T I O N S Changing the Linx Switcher IP Address The command may be used in conjunction with SETIPADDR SETIPGW SETIPSUBNET with a single reboot required to update settings. This completes the procedure for setting up the IP address. The Linx DVI Switcher can now be connected to a LAN for control over the Ethernet port using ASCII commands from the Telnet window or from the Web Control Panel using a standard web browser.
CHAPTER WEB CONTROL PANEL OPERATION The Web Control Panel, WCP, provides a graphic alternative to command-line control. This method uses the Linx DVI Matrix Switcher’s internal web server, allowing set-up and operation from a standard browser. For proper performance a minimum display resolution of 1280 x 1024 is recommended. Some illustrations in this chapter are based on a system with 16 inputs and 16 outputs.
W E B C O N T R O L P A N E L O P E R A T I O N Opening the Web Control Panel If the Linx DVI Switcher IP address is 192.168.1.200, the browser entry would be as illustrated below.
W E B C O N T R O L P A N E L O P E R A T I O N Web Control Panel 4.2 Web Control Panel The WCP opens to display the current routing and ‘Current Routing’ is displayed at the bottom- right of the window.
W E B C O N T R O L P A N E L O P E R A T I O N Web Control Panel 4.2.3 Routing Matrix Current routing is indicated by a green dot. A red diagonal line through a routing element indicates that either an input module or output module is not present.
W E B C O N T R O L P A N E L O P E R A T I O N Web Control Panel Load Preset Configuration Create Preset EDID Info System Figure 4-5 Routing Window Icons Three additional icons appear on the lower-right side of the matrix.
W E B C O N T R O L P A N E L O P E R A T I O N Configuration Window E D I D A S S I G N M E N T Select between a Dynamic EDID, determined by the output EDID selection, or a Fixed EDID from the drop-down list.
Figure 4-8 Advanced Settings ■ Enable Extended HDCP Authentication - Allowed for the Linx 3200 when a source capable of supporting 16 compliant displays is connected to more than 16 compliant output devices. When enabled, the system will attempt to authenticate up to 32 compliant displays for any connected source of protected content;...
W E B C O N T R O L P A N E L O P E R A T I O N Load Preset 4.4 Load Preset To load an existing preset, click the load preset icon. The window shown in is displayed.
W E B C O N T R O L P A N E L O P E R A T I O N Create Preset Figure 4-11 Preset Routing Window 4. Click Save in the Create Preset window. A dialog opens to enter an optional name for the preset.
EDID capture from a non-connected output and save to the list. If not named otherwise, it will display as 1920x1200@59.95 RGB 0026. HDMI audio requires a 2-block EDID. The RGB Spectrum default EDID is single- Note block and does not support audio.
W E B C O N T R O L P A N E L O P E R A T I O N System Window 4.7 System Window Click the system icon to open the system window. The System window supports modifications to the network and serial port settings.
W E B C O N T R O L P A N E L O P E R A T I O N Information Figure 4-16 Terminal Window 4.8 Information Clicking on the information icon will display the Info window. Figure 4-17 System Info Window ■...
FRO N T PA N EL O PE R A T ION Front panel control is available on the Linx 3200, Linx 3200S, and Linx 1600. On the Linx 800S and Linx 800, the front panel is only used to display system information.
F R O N T P A N E L O P E R A T I O N System Information 5.2 System Information Press the SYS button to display system information. Rotate the control knob to step through the data.
F R O N T P A N E L O P E R A T I O N Assigning an Input to an Output Press TAKE. The front panel will display the routing when it has taken effect. 16 Output 16 5 Input 5 5.4 Assigning an Input to an Output To use the front panel select an input for an output, the front panel cross-connect function must be...
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F R O N T P A N E L O P E R A T I O N Loading Presets Press the PST button. It defaults to the preset that was most recently displayed; this may not be the currently loaded preset. 3 Training Room 3 Rotate the control knob until the desired preset is displayed.
CHAPTER COMMANDS Serial commands can be issued through the Linx DVI Switcher RS-232 port or through the Ethernet port using Telnet or the Terminal in the WCP. See for connection instructions. Chapter 2 On units operating under firmware revisions prior to 3.0, do not issue any serial Note commands before the switcher has fully booted.
C O M M A N D S Command Format Type h namein to get help on the input name command. Example ■ Type Help followed by a single letter to get a list of all the commands that begin with that letter. 6.1.2 Command Arguments Required parameter values are shown in angle brackets...
C O M M A N D S Command Summary To display the current IP address of the Linx DVI Switcher, enter the IPADDRess command without entering an argument. Type the command: Example IPADDR might return: 192.168.1.201 Do not use the delete key when entering commands. The backspace key may be used. Note Note to After issuing a command, wait for the prompt to be displayed again before issuing a...
C O M M A N D S Command Summary Table 6-1 Alphabetical List of Commands (Continued) Command Type Description EDID Transfers the specified list entry to the Linx DVI EXportEDID Switcher memory for transfer to a target device. Miscellaneous Writes a list of system attribute names and values to EXPORTSETTINGS a text file.
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C O M M A N D S Command Summary Table 6-1 Alphabetical List of Commands (Continued) Command Type Description Macro Pauses a running macro. MACROPAUSE Macro Restarts a paused macro. MACRORESUME Macro Runs a stored macro. MACRORUN Macro Saves a downloaded macro file. MACROSAVE Switch Names the specified list entry.
C O M M A N D S Communications Commands Table 6-1 Alphabetical List of Commands (Continued) Command Type Description Switch Upsamples input or output from 4:2:2 to 4:4:4. UPSAMPLE Miscellaneous Reports firmware version of main and channel VERsion processors. * Only used in upgrades prior to version 2.1.
C O M M A N D S Communications Commands Table 6-2 Communications Commands (Continued) Command Arguments Description [ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd] Changes the IP address of the Linx DVI Switcher. IPADDRess to set the IP address to 192.168.35.101, Example: type: IPADDR 192.168.35.101 Use the to activate the new IP address.
C O M M A N D S Control Commands Table 6-2 Communications Commands (Continued) Command Arguments Description [ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd] Sets the IP gateway address immediately; no reboot SETIPGW required. With no argument, the current IP gateway address is displayed. To set the IP gateway address to Example: 192.168.1.100, type: setipgw 192.168.1.100...
C O M M A N D S EDID Commands 6.5 EDID Commands Table 6-4 EDID Commands Command Arguments Description <list # | ALL> Deletes the EDID information from the specified list DELeteEDID number. To clear all EDID settings from the list, Example: type: deledid all...
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C O M M A N D S EDID Commands Table 6-4 EDID Commands (Continued) Command Arguments Description <list #> [file name.txt] Transfers the specified list entry to the Linx DVI EXportEDID Switcher memory for transfer to a target device. See for instructions on Transferring Files Chapter...
C O M M A N D S Preset Commands Table 6-4 EDID Commands (Continued) Command Arguments Description <list #> When an entry is created using the SaVeEDID NAMEEDID <EDID name> command, the default name is the resolution of the specified output;...
C O M M A N D S Preset Commands Table 6-5 Preset Commands (Continued) Command Arguments Description <preset #> <input #> <output Adds a route to a preset. PreSetADD #> To add the routing of input 11 to output 6 Example: to preset 51, use the command: psadd 51 11 6...
C O M M A N D S Switch Commands 6.7 Switch Commands Table 6-6 Switch Commands Command Arguments Description <ON | OFF> Enables/disables the probe of source devices for AUTOPROBE their KSV FIFO depth. Turning it on will result in long acquisition times for HDCP devices the first time they are attached, but will result in an optimized system for the subsequent authentication of downstream...
Command Arguments Description [ON | OFF] This feature is for use with the Linx 3200/3200S. EXtendedHDCPAUTHentication When an HDCP source device such as a Blu-Ray player can normally support 6 KSVs or more, this function allows simultaneous viewing on up to 32 HDCP compliant displays.
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C O M M A N D S Switch Commands Table 6-6 Switch Commands (Continued) Command Arguments Description <input # | All> [0 ... 255] Defines the equalization setting for one or all inputs. INputEQ Although input equalization may be set to a value between 0 and 255, actual equalization occurs when set between 150 and 255.
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C O M M A N D S Switch Commands Table 6-6 Switch Commands (Continued) Command Arguments Description <input #> Initiates a probe of the specified input port's KSV PROBEKsvFifoDepth FIFO depth. Not fully supported at this time. <input #> Forces a manual re-synchronization of the HDMI RESYNCAUDIO audio for the specified input port.
C O M M A N D S Miscellaneous Commands 6.8 Miscellaneous Commands Table 6-7 Miscellaneous Commands Command Arguments Description <PRESETS | EDID | Writes a list of system attributes to a text file. The file EXPORTSETTINGS SYSTEM | ALL> [file name may be up to 23 characters in length;...
C O M M A N D S Macro Commands Table 6-7 Miscellaneous Commands (Continued) Command Arguments Description none Reports the temperature of backplane and I/O cards TEMPerature equipment with sensors (currently the Single Dual-Link HDMI output only). Example: After issuing the command, a report similar to the below would be displayed.
C O M M A N D S Macro Commands To enable only outputs 2, 6, and 15 and disable all others, use the following commands: outen all off outen 2 on; outen 6 on; outen 15 on The macro begins by disabling all outputs, and then turning each of the specified outputs on.
C O M M A N D S Macro Commands There is no facility to rename the file during the download process. Note 6.9.3 Listing Macros Macros that are already stored on the Linx DVI Switcher front panel flash card can be listed using the command from either the RS-232 or Telnet command line interfaces.
C O M M A N D S Macro Commands 6.9.8 Restarting Macros To continue execution of a paused macro use the command MACRORESUME. The macro will continue executing from the command in the macro at which the was issued. MACROPAUSE Issuing other system commands while the system is in may result...
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C O M M A N D S Macro Commands Table 6-8 Macro Commands (Continued) Command Arguments Description <filename> Load and run the specified macro. MACRORUN To run the macro “Config_2.txt,” enter the Example: command: macrorun Config_2.txt <filename> Take the specified file that has been placed in the MACROSAVE MediaWall ftp folder and save it to the MediaWall compact flash card.
TRANSFERRING CHAPTER F I L E S A N D U PD A T I N G FI R M WA R E 7.1 Transferring Files Files may be downloaded from and uploaded to the Linx DVI Matrix Switcher using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) via connection through the Ethernet port.
TR A N S F E R R I N G F I L E S A N D U P D A T I N G F I R M W A R E Transferring Files The Linx FTP directory will be displayed in the Explorer as shown in Figure 7-2.
TR A N S F E R R I N G F I L E S A N D U P D A T I N G F I R M W A R E Update System Firmware Figure 7-4 Copying Firmware to the Linx Switcher When copying is complete, the firmware will be visible in the Linx FTP directory along with other system files.
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TR A N S F E R R I N G F I L E S A N D U P D A T I N G F I R M W A R E Update System Firmware Delete any exported or saved files in the Linx FTP buffer before uploading any firmware files. System files user.log and .profiles, if present, do not need to be IMPORTANT deleted.
TR A N S F E R R I N G F I L E S A N D U P D A T I N G F I R M W A R E Updating I/O Card Boot Code Model: Linx 1600/1700/1800 Manufacture date:...
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TR A N S F E R R I N G F I L E S A N D U P D A T I N G F I R M W A R E Updating I/O Card Boot Code Run the command specifying INPUT or OUTPUT and the card number or ALL UpdateBooT...
CHAPTER SPE C I F I C A T I O N S 8.1 Physical Specifications Table 8-1 Physical Specifications Linx 3200S Linx 3200 Linx 1600 Linx 800S Linx 800 Chassis 7-RU 6-RU 4-RU 2-RU 2-RU W 19” x H 12.25”...
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S DVI Inputs and Outputs 8.3 DVI Inputs and Outputs Each input and output port provides a single link with a maximum bandwidth of 1.65 Gbps. The table below lists the high resolution digital input and output specifications.
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Ethernet Port 8.4 Ethernet Port 10/1000 BASE-T Ethernet connection is supported through the RJ-45 port on the rear panel. ■ Supports control of the full set of Linx DVI Matrix Switcher commands over a network connection using a Telnet server/client architecture.
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S RS-232 Port Figure 8-3 RS-232 DB-9 Connector Table 8-6 RS-232 Connector Pin Assignments Circuit Description Carrier Detect Transmit Data Received Data — (not connected) Signal Ground (common return) Data Set Ready Clear to Send Request to Send...
The large filter (5.2”x16”) is part number 410-9442-02. 9.2 Fuse Replacement The fuse holder on the Linx 3200 is supplied with a spare IEC 60127 5x20 mm 250 V, 8 A Slow-Blow fuse. Turn the power off the on the port which has the fuse that needs to be replaced. The second power supply can remain on.
Power off the supply to be replaced. The Linx DVI Switcher may remain on powered by the second supply. If one power supply is not installed, its LED on the front panel of the Linx 3200 will Note be non-functional and therefore will not display any status.
M A I N T E N A N C E A N D TR O U B L E S H O O T I N G Input and Output Module Replacement Slide in the new supply until it clicks into place. Replace the power cord.
M A I N T E N A N C E A N D TR O U B L E S H O O T I N G Troubleshooting Table 9-1 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Symptom Action Output has been disabled. Use OUTputENable display or change an output status.
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