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Enova DGX 100 Series Digital Media Switchers

Overview

Enova DGX 100 Series Digital Media Switchers are available in various configurations in increments of four up to 8x8, 16x16, 32x32, and 64x64. Therefore, the illustrations in this guide may differ from the model(s) purchased. Each enclosure contains an integrated NetLinx Central Control Processor. For complete documentation (including system and board specifications and supported resolutions), see the Hardware

Reference Manual – Enova DGX 100 Series Digital Media Switchers at www.amx.com.

Installation

Rack Mounting

CAUTION: To prevent overheating, avoid placing high heat-producing equipment directly above/below enclosure. The system requires a minimum of 1 empty rack unit above and below (3 empty rack units are recommended). Verify that the openings on the sides and top of the enclosure are not blocked and do not have restricted airflow.

To rack mount a DGX 800/1600/3200 enclosure (3200* requires 2 people min.):

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Position enclosure in rack and secure it with rack mounting screws.

Provided/recommended for DXLink Fiber Boards – Install cable management bars:

Fasten bar with two screws on one end of board and one screw at the other

(FIG. 2) (the long part of the bar is to right of holes); do not over tighten.

DGX 3200 only – Remove number plate at rear top; replace when done.

* When fully loaded, the Enova DGX 3200 weighs approximately 73 lbs (33.1 kg).

To rack mount a DGX 6400 enclosure (requires 3 people minimum):

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While shipping box is still on the pallet, cut and remove outer straps.

Remove cardboard tray from top of shipping box (note wheels on box).

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Lift box off pallet. The DGX 6400 weighs approximately 150 lbs (68.0 kg) fully loaded. Ensure all parties involved in lifting are prepared and follow local requirements.

Unlock 4 latches on sides of shipping box. Lift top of box straight up and set aside.

Attach 2 handles provided for lifting; use 4 of 6 holes on side, in front or rear position.

Using bottom of shipping box, roll the enclosure into position. Lift onto temporary shelf/support in rack. Align as closely as possible and then remove lifting handles.

Lift into position and screw in rack ear screws.

DXLink Fiber Boards only – see Step 2 in the first set of instructions for installing cable management bars.

Attaching Input and Output Cables

Generally, any input board in an Enova DGX Switcher can route signals to any type of output board; signal format is automatically converted to match output board.

DXLink™ Twisted Pair I/O Boards require DXLink™ Twisted Pair TXs and RXs. DXLink™

Fiber I/O Boards require DXLink™ Fiber TXs and RXs. For details, see each product’s

Quick Start Guide or Hardware Reference Manual .

For testing purposes (via Control Panel or System Configuration interface), attach first two source and destination devices (and any required TXs and/or RXs).

Enova DGX ASB, AIE, HDMI, DVI, and DXLink Boards

Audio Switching Boards (ASB) – Support audio breakaway and downmixing for embedded or inserted audio with Digital Signal Processing capabilities on every output.

Audio Insert/Extract (AIE) Board – This board is documented separately. Before wiring, AIE boards must be uninstalled, have their DIP switches set, and be reinstalled.

For directions, see the Quick Start Guide - Enova DGX Audio Insert/Extract Board .

DVI Board

HDMI / HDMI 4K Board

DXLink TP 4K Board

DXLink TP Board

DXLink Fiber Board

Audio Switching Board

NOTE: System setup for DXLink

Twisted Pair Boards is similar to

FIG. 2 right, except with DXLink

Twisted Pair TXs and RXs installed between the DXLink

Boards and the source and destination devices.

FIG. 1 HDMI, DVI, DXLINK, AND ASB BOARDS SHOWN

HDMI and HDMI 4K Boards (HDCP 1.4) – Inputs and outputs incorporate HDMI® technology.

HDMI connectors route high-resolution HDMI or DVI signals with or without HDCP.

For single-link DVI signals, use a cable adapter. 4K HDMI Boards require Category 2 high-speed cable for use with 4K content.

DVI Boards (HDCP 1.4) – Inputs and outputs are HDMI compatible. By changing the

EDID, DVI Boards can route HDMI.

NOTE: If an HDCP signal is switched from an HDMI or DVI Output Board to a destination which does not support HDCP, display of a dark red image indicates authentication failure. For HDCP signals switched via DXLink hardware, an orange image indicates authentication failure.

DXLink Twisted Pair Boards (HDCP 1.4) – Inputs and outputs incorporate HDMI technology. Use with DXLink Twisted Pair TX and RX units, which automatically adjust the scaling and image and almost always result in a quality image on the monitor. When used with DXLink Twisted Pair equipment, DXLink Twisted Pair 4K equipment adjusts to only provide support that matches the capabilities of the equipment. See the Hardware

Reference Manual – DXLink Twisted Pair 4K TXs/RXs for compatibility.

DXLink Fiber Boards (HDCP 1.4) – Inputs and outputs incorporate HDMI technology.

DXLink Fiber boards and units are available for duplex and simplex functionality (with multimode and single mode options for each) for various system requirements. Use with

DXLink Fiber TX and RX units, which automatically adjust scaling and image, resulting in a quality image on the monitor. If the setup has special requirements or adjustment is needed, see the manual.

Recommended – Fasten cable management bars with 2 screws on one end of board and

1 screw at other (long part of bar is to right of holes); do not over tighten (FIG. 2 left).

WARNING: DXLink Fiber units use laser transceivers, which are Class 1 Eye Safe per

IEC 60825-1/CDRH requirements. Class 1 category indicates that invisible laser used is safe; we recommend avoiding direct eye exposure when using any optical fiber products.

CAUTION: DXLink Fiber Boards – we recommend using the provided cable management bars or another type of cable management system to avoid damage to fiber cables.

IMPORTANT: If not using auto-setup, DIP switches must be set on DXLink Transmitter and Receiver Modules before units are cabled to the switcher via their boards. For information on DXLink Transmitters and Receivers, see the unit’s “Quick Start Guide.”

DXLink Fiber connector

(make sure it seats firmly; normally a click is heard)

NOTE: Avoid network loops (created when enclosure and 1 or more TX/RX units in a system are connected to a common LAN).

System Setup

DXLink Fiber TX

DXLink Fiber RX

Applying Power and Startup

• Enova DGX 800/1600 – Cable power via power strip to outlet connected to a single 20 A circuit.

• Enova DGX 3200 – Cable primary power feed to outlet connected to one 20 A circuit breaker. Cable redundant power feed to outlet connected to a second 20 A circuit breaker.

• Enova DGX 6400 – To provide adequate power for an N+1 redundant application, connect each of the four power supplies to its own circuit.

To apply power:

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Plug power cords into possible).

Enova DGX Switcher

DXLink Fiber Input

DXLink Fiber Output

FIG. 2 DXLINK FIBER CABLE ATTACHED TO INPUT; SYSTEM SETUP WITH DXLINK FIBER

Audio EDID Settings

HDMI, DVI, DXLink Twisted Pair Boards ship with a basic audio EDID configuration.

DXLink Fiber Boards obtain EDIDs upon connection to their Transmitters. To optimize audio for your system, you may need to change the EDID settings using the System

Configuration interface. Custom EDID files are available at www.amx.com. For information, see the manual.

DGX Board Custom EDID Files*

• 1080p (VIC 16): AMX_HDMI1v4__Standard.edid

1

• 1080p (VIC 16): AMX_HDMI1v4_A__Surround.edid

2

• 720p (VIC 4): AMX_HDMI1v4_B__720p.edid

1

• 720p (VIC 4): AMX_HDMI1v4_C__720p_Surround.edid

2

* The custom files listed are in the AMX_EDID_Library at www.amx.com along with additional EDID files that support 3D deep color and High Bit Rate (HBR) audio.

1 - Supports basic audio only: 2Ch L-PCM sample rates of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.

2 - Supports up to 192 k for 48 kHz Dolby (5.1), and 48 kHz DTS (5.1), and 2Ch L-PCM sample rates of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.

NOTE: File names containing “AMX_HDMI1v4” do not refer to the HDMI v1.4 standard.

DGX 800/1600/3200 systems each have two power supplies; DGX 6400 has four.

NOTE: We recommend using a surge protector and/or an AC line conditioner.

IMPORTANT: If system is used to power DXLink Twisted Pair TXs/RXs, use the “Enova

DGX Configuration Tool” at www.amx.com/enova to calculate power draw.

Enova DGX 6400 only - If two or more power supplies are not receiving power, CPU and control panel will continue to operate. However, I/O boards will become inoperable and system will not send/receive signals until >3 power supplies resume functional status.

For proper redundant operations, all power supplies must be powered at all times.

all power receptacles (Enova DGX 6400 only – use provided

AC power filtering clamp-on Ferrites on cords as close to the power supplies as

FIG. 3 POWER CORDS MUST BE PLUGGED INTO ALL POWER RECEPTACLES (DGX 6400 SHOWN)

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Plug the other ends of the power cords into power sources.

Turn on the power strip and wait until the system status indicator flashes green.

Check the Indicator LEDs on front and rear of the enclosure; see table below.

For Enova DGX 800/1600/3200 systems with ASB Boards – Attach HSSI cable from SMA port on ASB Input Board to SMA port on ASB Output Board.

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For systems with boards that require modules – Apply power to the modules.

Apply power to the source and destination devices.

If indicator lights do not respond with a normal display as stated in the table below, check power connections and see the troubleshooting information in the manual before contacting technical support.

INDICATOR LEDS – NORMAL DISPLAY ON POWER UP

Front Panel

Power Supplies

(DC is Tri-color)

CPU

Power – power status Green (when all power supplies are working)

AC power Green

• DC power

• Temperature

• Fault status

Status – system status

Green (amber = over temperature; red = fault state)

• Solid amber during boot load (10 sec)

• Solid green during app load (1-4 minutes, depending on system configuration)

• Flashing green when ready

Executing a Test Switch with Control Panel

The Control Panel (standard on all enclosures) is used for controlling system switches and attributes. Use Control Panel (or System Configuration interface) to execute test switch.

Power Indicator

LCD

Control Dial

Function Key

Cancel Key

Take Key

Select Key

Input Keys

Output Keys

ICS LAN and LAN 100/1000 LEDs

To LAN

LAN 100/1000 port (RJ-45)

ICS LAN port (RJ-45)

L/A LED (green): Active connection

SPD LED (yellow): Receiving/transmitting LAN data

FIG. 5 CPU WITH LAN 100/1000 PORT (RJ-45) AND INDICATOR LEDS

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Check the indicator LEDs on the LAN 100/1000 port (FIG. 5 right).

NOTE: The Program port can be used to establish a connection from the integrated

Master to a PC for NetLinx Studio control.

IMPORTANT: The ICS LAN port on the left of the CPU is for communication via Telnet of endpoint devices connected to the integrated Master in Auto-setup Mode. The ICS LAN allows the DGX to provide Private IP addresses to all connected endpoints while only consuming a single IP address on the Public LAN. Please note, however, that the ICS LAN port serves DHCP addresses to any connected device. If the ICS LAN is inadvertently connected to the Public LAN, devices also on the Public LAN may experience DHCP address conflicts.

System Setup via the System Configuration Interface

The System Configuration interface (onboard web pages) provides simplified setup and configuration of inputs, outputs, and endpoints, and complete switching, as well as status functionality.

IMPORTANT: The System Configuration interface requires a browser running HTML5.

Minimum web browser requirements are: Google Chrome 31, Internet Explorer 10,

Firefox 25, or Safari 7. User experience may differ due to browser support for HTML5.

TIP: After the enclosure is connected to a network, the system’s IP address can be obtained via the Control Panel by accessing the Setup Options / Master Info / IP Address screen. The IP address can be entered in a web browser to open the System

Configuration interface.

To disconnect the factory default switch and execute a test switch via the System

Configuration interface:

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From the System Configuration Home page menu, open Switcher/Switching.

NOTE: The default Username is “administrator” and default Password is “password.”

2.

In the Inputs section, click Input 1.

FIG. 4 FRONT VIEW WITH CONTROL PANEL (ENOVA DGX 1600 SHOWN)

Control Panel Keys and Dial

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2.

• Function Key – Press for start of the Function menu anytime during operation.

• Control Dial – Turn to scroll through the Function menu (starts with Change for switching). After scrolling past the last item, the menu loops back to the first item.

• Select Key – Press to enter selections.

• Take Key – Press to complete an operation.

• Cancel Key – Press to cancel an incomplete operation.

To disconnect factory default switch and execute test switch via Control Panel:

From the Function menu, locate Disconnect by scrolling with the Control Dial and then press the Select Key.

Press Input Key 1; press the Take Key.

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4.

The default switch of “1 to all” is disconnected.

Press the Function Key; press the Select Key to select Change.

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The available Input and Output Keys turn blue.

Press Input Key 1. Input Key 1 flashes white.

Press Output Key 1. Output Key 1 illuminates white.

Press the Take Key to execute the switch. Both keys turn blue.

When done, attach remaining sources and destinations. For products that require transmitters or receivers, install appropriate modules between boards/devices.

Establishing a LAN Connection

The Enova DGX Switcher has an integrated NetLinx Central Control Processor with the server connection via the LAN 100/1000 port on the right-hand side of the CPU.

IMPORTANT: (1) Enova DGX Switchers use DHCP by default. (2) Do not connect the

LAN 100/1000 port on Enova DGX Switcher directly to a PC. It will not work.

Cable Requirements for the LAN Connection

Connect the LAN 100/1000 port on the Enova DGX Switcher directly to a LAN

(network) with an RJ-45 cable (crossover or straight-through; port automatically adjusts). A DHCP capable server must be in the network.

To connect an Enova DGX Switcher to a LAN:

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2.

If the system is not already powered, apply power according to the directions starting in the lower right-hand column on the first page.

Insert one end of an RJ-45 link cable into the LAN 100/1000 port.

3.

Connect the other end of the RJ-45 link cable to a LAN hub or switch.

The network will automatically assign a DHCP IP address.

Select Switcher menu

Click Input 1

Click Deselect All

Click Take

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In Outputs section, click the Deselect All button.

Click the Take button. The default switch of “1 to all” is disconnected.

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Click Input 1, Output 2, and then click Take button to execute test switch.

When done, attach remaining sources/destinations. For products requiring TXs/RXs, install modules between boards/devices. For details on system setup of the Master via the System Configuration interface, see the WebConsole & Programming Guide –

NX-Series Controllers . For Input/Output configuration (scaling, EDID, DSP, etc.) via the

System Configuration interface, see the switcher’s Hardware Reference Manual .

Additional Information Covered in Hardware Reference Manual

For information on the following, see the Hardware Reference Manual - Enova DGX 800/

1600/3200/6400 Digital Media Switchers at www.amx.com.

• Input and Output Board specifications and signal support

• NetLinx programming and firmware upgrades

• System Configuration interface – full switching/configuration/status information

• Setup for complete power redundancy with redundant power supplies

• Adding or replacing boards

Reference Documents

• Hardware Reference Manual – DXLink Twisted Pair 4K Transmitters and Receivers

• Hardware Reference Manual – DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver

• Hardware Reference Manual – DXLink Fiber Transmitters and Receivers

• “Cabling for Success with DXLink” (on DXLink Twisted Pair product pages)

• WebConsole & Programming Guide – NX-Series Controllers

Last Revised: 6/8/2016

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