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DXP 168

Control
IP, RS-232 (default TCP)
Encoding
ASCII
IP
TCP port 23
RS-232
9600 baud, 8N1
Line ending
CR
Roles
Switcher, DSP

Commands

53 commands
POWER2
CEC POWER ON \x1BO%o*"PwrOn"DCEC,DcecO%o*%E0%04*1
Ending: cr
CEC POWER OFF \x1BO%o*"PwrOff"DCEC,DcecO%o*%E0%36*1
Ending: cr
VOLUME3
VOLUME UP %o+V
Reply: Out%o Vol%vEnding: cr
VOLUME DOWN %o-V
Reply: Out%o Vol%vEnding: cr
VOLUME SET %o*%vV
Reply: Out%o Vol%vEnding: cr
MUTE4
MUTE ON %o*1Z
Reply: AMT%o*1Ending: cr
MUTE OFF %o*0Z
Reply: AMT%o*0Ending: cr
VIDEO MUTE ON %o*1B
Reply: VMT%o*1Ending: cr
VIDEO MUTE OFF %o*0B
Reply: VMT%o*0Ending: cr
INPUT16
INPUT 1 1
Ending: cr
INPUT 2 2
Ending: cr
INPUT 3 3
Ending: cr
INPUT 4 4
Ending: cr
INPUT 5 5
Ending: cr
INPUT 6 6
Ending: cr
INPUT 7 7
Ending: cr
INPUT 8 8
Ending: cr
INPUT 9 9
Ending: cr
INPUT 10 10
Ending: cr
INPUT 11 11
Ending: cr
INPUT 12 12
Ending: cr
INPUT 13 13
Ending: cr
INPUT 14 14
Ending: cr
INPUT 15 15
Ending: cr
INPUT 16 16
Ending: cr
ROUTING28
OUTPUT 1 1
Ending: cr
OUTPUT 2 2
Ending: cr
OUTPUT 3 3
Ending: cr
OUTPUT 4 4
Ending: cr
OUTPUT 5 5
Ending: cr
OUTPUT 6 6
Ending: cr
OUTPUT 7 7
Ending: cr
OUTPUT 8 8
Ending: cr
SEND IN TO OUT *
Ending: cr
OUT1 IN1 1*1!
Reply: Out1 In1 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN2 2*1!
Reply: Out1 In2 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN3 3*1!
Reply: Out1 In3 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN4 4*1!
Reply: Out1 In4 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN5 5*1!
Reply: Out1 In5 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN6 6*1!
Reply: Out1 In6 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN7 7*1!
Reply: Out1 In7 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN8 8*1!
Reply: Out1 In8 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN9 9*1!
Reply: Out1 In9 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN10 10*1!
Reply: Out1 In10 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN11 11*1!
Reply: Out1 In11 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN12 12*1!
Reply: Out1 In12 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN13 13*1!
Reply: Out1 In13 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN14 14*1!
Reply: Out1 In14 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN15 15*1!
Reply: Out1 In15 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN16 16*1!
Reply: Out1 In16 AllEnding: cr
AV SWITCH %n*%o!
Reply: Out%o In%n AllEnding: cr
AUDIO SWITCH %n*%o%
Reply: Out%o In%n AudEnding: cr
VIDEO SWITCH %n*%o$
Reply: Out%o In%n VidEnding: cr

Cheat sheet

driver.cheatSheet()

What it is

The DXP HD 4K PLUS Series are digital matrix switchers that route HDMI signals from multiple sources to HDMI-equipped display devices. They support computer and video resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz.

Specs

Resolution: up to 4K @ 60 Hz

Frame Rate: 60 Hz

Signal Type: HDMI 2.0b (data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, HD lossless audio formats)

Inputs: 16

Outputs: 8

Setup

First Use: Connect input/output devices, then control devices. Plug into AC power. Download PCS program. Select EDID files using PCS. Create ties and presets.

Control: Connect a computer or control system to the Remote RS-232 or front panel USB Config port. Connect a computer, control system, or network switch to the RJ-45 LAN (Ethernet) port.

Support

Tech Support Phone: 800.633.9876

Factory Reset: IP settings reset (mode 4): Press and hold Reset for ~6 seconds until LED blinks twice. Release and press momentarily.

Absolute reset (mode 5): Press and hold Reset for ~9 seconds until LED blinks three times. Release and press momentarily.

About this driver

driver.source()

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Revision
1
Updated
2026-11-05
Catalog date
2026-11-12
License
CC-BY-4.0