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Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher
User's Guide
Revision 1.1 — May 2008

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  • Page 1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher User’s Guide Revision 1.1 — May 2008...
  • Page 2 ......© 2008 RGB Spectrum, Inc. All rights reserved. This guide is for use with the RGB Spectrum Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher. Use for any other purpose is not permitted. This guide was prepared for viewing on a PC;...
  • Page 3 ......RGB Spectrum (RGB) warrants that this product will be free from defects...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Setting the PC IP Address ....10 Beginning a Telnet Session ....11 Changing the Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher IP Address. 13 Chapter 3 Operation .
  • Page 5 RS-232 Port ........55 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...
  • Page 6 Appendix B Contact Information ....56 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: List Of Figures

    ......Figure 1-1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher Front Panel ... . . 2 Figure 1-2 Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel .
  • Page 8 Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments ....54 Table A-5 RS-232 Connector Pin Assignments ....55 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Introduction And Installation

    ........The Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher is a non-blocking digital router.

  • Page 10: Physical Description

    Power - AC power is on Alarm - System is overheated L i n x D V I 8 x 8 Figure 1-1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher Front Panel All connections are made on the rear panel of the Linx Switcher. RS-232 DVI Inputs...

  • Page 11: Edid Control

    Fixed EDID - Contains fixed EDID for each input selected from the EDID list. The factory default resolution for each register is 1280 x 1024 at a frame rate of 60 Hz. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Hot Plug Event

    Saving display EDID to the EDID list • Naming an EDID list entry • Viewing an entry in the EDID list • Deleting an EDID list entry • Exporting and importing an EDID list entry 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Input Equalization

    ..CONNECTIONS R S - 2 3 2 C O N T R O L Connect the Linx Switcher RS-232 to a PC using a cable with standard RJ-11 connectors. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 14: 10/100 Base-T Control

    Changing the Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher IP Address on page 13..POWER Connect the Linx Switcher to a power source using the supplied cord. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Communications Setup

    ......LAUNCHING A A command line interface is provided for Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher using the serial port. A full description of available commands is...

  • Page 16: Figure 2-2 Connection Description Dialog

    In the Connect To dialog box, ignore the Country Area Code fields. In the field, select the Phone Number Connect Using PC’s COM port to which the serial cable from Linx Switcher is connected. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Ethernet Control

    ......The Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher can be controlled from the 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port using either a graphical user interface or a command line interface.The graphical interface uses a standard web...

  • Page 18: Setting The Pc Ip Address

    To use the Linx Switcher on a Local Area Network (LAN), change the unit’s IP address before putting it on the network. This avoids potential conflicts between Linx Switcher’s default IP address and the network. Changing the Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher IP Address on page 13 for instructions.

  • Page 19: Beginning A Telnet Session

    Run Window Click to open the Windows command window. At the prompt in the command window type: telnet <ipaddress> 8000 where <ipaddress> represents the Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher’s current IP address. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Figure 2-8 Telnet Connected

    ... and press ENTER. The password must be entered in upper case. At this point, the Telnet window starts and the Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher responds with the product name and copyright notice as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 21: Changing The Linx Dvi 8X8 Matrix Switcher Ip Address

    C O M M U N I C A T I O N S S E T U P Changing the Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher IP Address CHANGING THE LINX DV I 8X8 MA TRI X SWITCHER IP ADDRES S .

  • Page 22: Operation

    ........Operation of the Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher can be done through command lines, front panel controls, or the graphic interface web control panel (WCP).

  • Page 23: Switch Settings

    - Deleting a preset removes a name if present and all input/output settings. SaVePreSeT - Save a single input-to-output routing or save the complete current configuration. RECALLPreSeT - Load the input/output settings of a saved preset. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 24: Edid

    1 and its input number for all presets; subsequent outputs and input routes for all presets follows. S Y S T E M The model number and firmware version are saved to a file. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Edid

    IMPORTSETTINGS - After a settings file has been uploaded from a PC to the Linx Switcher, this command is issued to load the saved values. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Front Panel Operation

    ......The Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher front panel supports a limited number of system commands.

  • Page 27: Presets Page

    Stepping through the presets, TAKE will be displayed in reverse contrast. PRESETS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SELECT Configuration 1 STAT SYS TAKE Figure 3-3 Presets Page 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 28: Status Page

    No controls are supported on the status page. MATRIX STATUS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STAT SYS TAKE Figure 3-4 Matrix Status Page 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: System Page

    (WCP). Baud Rate - Displays the current baud rate of the RS-232 interface. Change the setting using the command line interface or the WCP. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Web Control Panel Operation

    Disable any pop-up blockers before launching the WCP. When the physical connections have been made, launch an internet web browser and connect to the Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher by entering its IP address into the URL address line. Example: If the Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher IP address is 192.168.1.200, the browser entry would be as illustrated below.

  • Page 31: Routing Window

    Names Routing Output Names ut Status Enable/Disable Out Figure 3-8 Routing Window Notice that as the cursor is moved over the routing window, the input and output numbers are highlighted. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Figure 3-9 Preview Preset Routings

    Routing - The current routing is indicated by green dots; preset preview routing is indicated by red dots. Routing may be changed by clicking in the desired row/column. To change a preset, click the Presets tab. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Configuration Tab

    The priority can be the output with the lowest resolution or the lowest numbered output. Output Number - Select an output number from the drop-down list. Output Name - To name or rename an output, type the desired name and press ENTER. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 34: Presets Tab

    A window will open allowing a preset name to be entered. Click OK to save. Figure 3-12 Name and Save Preset To create a preset: 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Edid Tab

    EDID list. To create an entry in the EDID list: Select the output number connected to the display whose EDID is to be saved. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: System Tab

    Default Gateway - Modify the default gateway as required. I N F O System information is display only. Product ID - The product name is factory-entered and not subject to change. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Serial Port

    S E R I A L P O R T Baud - Select a baud rate from the drop-down list. The default is 9600. Echo - Turn echo on or off. Default is ON. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Commands

    ........Serial commands can be issued through the Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher RS-232 port or through the Ethernet port using Telnet.

  • Page 39: Command Arguments

    Deletes specific preset or all presets. DISPLAYMODE EDID Sets the display ID reported for dynamic EDID mode. ECHO Communication Turns the serial echo on/off. EDIDMode EDID Sets EDID mode to fixed or dynamic. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...
  • Page 40 Sets routing path: to output # from input #. RECALLPreSeT Switch Loads a saved preset. RestoreFactoryDefaults Miscellaneous Restores all system settings to factory default values. ROUTE Switch Sets routing path: from input # to output # 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...
  • Page 41 SYStemReSeT Miscellaneous Restarts the system without powering off and on. SYStemTIME Miscellaneous Sets or reports system time. UpdateFirmWare Miscellaneous Updates the system firmware. VERsion Miscellaneous Reports the firmware version. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Communications Commands

    Example: To remove a host name type: and press ENTER hostname "" Without an argument, this command returns the current host name. Default: none 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 IP subnet address. Without an argument, this command reports the current IP subnet address. Default: 255.255.255.0 MACADDRess none Displays the physical Ethernet Media Access Controller address. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Switch Commands

    Example: To assign the name “Conference Room” to output 5, type: nameout 5 Conference Room press ENTER. If a name is not entered, the command will return the current name of the indicated output. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Example: To route input 3 to output 4, type: and press ENTER. route 3 4 To display the current status of an input, omit the output argument. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Preset Commands

    Example: To save the current routing to preset 12, type: and press ENTER. presetsave 15 Example: To assign input 1 to output 6 in preset 10, type: and press ENTER. svpst 10 1,6 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Edid Commands

    Example: To report EDID information from the lowest resolution output for all inputs, type: and type edidpri all minres ENTER. To display the current setting, enter the output number or all only. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...
  • Page 48 Example: To assign the name ViewSonic to EDID list entry 45, type: and press nameedid 45 ViewSonic ENTER. To display the current name of an EDID list entry omit the name argument. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...
  • Page 49 Files Chapter 5 for instructions on downloading and uploading files. Example: To copy EDID parameters from the file sony_1.txt to EDID list entry 16, type: and press imedid 16 sony_1.txt ENTER. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 50: Miscellaneous Commands

    Causes the Linx Switcher to reboot. This command allows the system firmware to be restarted without having to use the front panel power switch. Use to begin using new IP values. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...
  • Page 51 2007 06 20 09 30 15 ENTER. UpdateFirmWare none Update System Firmware Refer to on page 48 for a complete discussion of updating firmware. VERsion none Reports the system, front panel and channel processors firmware versions. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 52: Transferring Files And Updating Firmware

    ......Files may be downloaded from and uploaded to the Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) via connection through the Ethernet port.

  • Page 53: Figure 5-2 Ftp Download Session

    Type and press ENTER to disconnect from the Linx Switcher. Type and press ENTER to view file copied to the PC. Close the command window by typing and pressing exit ENTER. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Uploading A File To The Linx Switcher

    ENTER to list the files in the Linx Switcher. The uploaded file will be displayed. Type and press ENTER to disconnect from the Linx Switcher. Type and press ENTER to close the command window. exit 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Figure 5-4 Ftp Upload Session

    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 Figure 5-4 FTP Upload Session 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 56: Update System Firmware

    Using HyperTerminal through the RS-232 port or Telnet through the 10/100 BASE-T port issue the UpdateFirmWare command. After the Linx Switcher reboots, start a new HyperTerminal or Telnet session as required. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    ......The front panel filter must be checked on a regular basis to prevent overheating the Linx DVI 8x8 Matrix Switcher. Once a month would be an appropriate interval in a clean environment. If the Linx Switcher is used where dust and dirt are a problem, it is recommended that the filter be inspected weekly.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    The souce has stopped sending a signal. Check that the input status box at the bottom of the WCP routing window is green or use the INputSTATus command. 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Appendix A Specifications

    ......Table A-1 Communications Specifications Port Specification Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T RS-232 serial Baud: 9600 to 15,200 Bits: 8 Stop bits: 1 Parity: None Flow control: XOn/XOff 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Dvi Inputs And Outputs

    Only the digital pins of the DVI-I connector are used. Figure A-1 DVI Input and Output Connectors Table A-3 DVI Connector Pin Assignments Signal TMDS data 2- TMDS data 2+ TMDS data 2/4 shield — — DDC clock 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...
  • Page 61 — — +5V power used at 300 mA Ground Hot plug detect TMDS data 0- TMDS data 0+ TMDS data 0/5 shield — — TMDS clock shield TMDS clock+ TMDS clock- 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 62: Ethernet Port

    Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments Signal Wire Color TX Data + White/Orange TX Data - Orange RX Data + White/Green — Blue — White/Blue RX Data - Green — White/Brown — Brown 350-8794 V1.1 Linx DVI 8x8 Matix Switcher User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Rs-232 Port

    ......Linx DVI 8x8 commands can be sent through the RS-232 port to control the system.
  • Page 64 ........RGB Spectrum can be reached by phone, fax, mail and e-mail as listed below: •...

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