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Network Technologies SM-nXm-C5AV-LCD Installation And Operation Manual

Veemux series audio/video matrix switch via cat5
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NTI
NETWORK
R
TECHNOLOGIES
INCORPORATED
Audio/Video Matrix Switch via CAT5
Installation and Operation Manual
1275 Danner Dr
Tel:330-562-7070
Fax:330-562-1999
Aurora, OH 44202
www.networktechinc.com
VEEMUX
SM-nXm-C5AV-LCD
®
Series
Used with NTI ST-C5VA-600 (XTENDEX
TM
) (NOT INCLUDED)
MAN050 Rev 4/10/06

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  • Page 1 NETWORK 1275 Danner Dr TECHNOLOGIES Aurora, OH 44202 INCORPORATED SM-nXm-C5AV-LCD Audio/Video Matrix Switch via CAT5 Installation and Operation Manual Tel:330-562-7070 Fax:330-562-1999 www.networktechinc.com ® VEEMUX Series Used with NTI ST-C5VA-600 (XTENDEX ) (NOT INCLUDED) MAN050 Rev 4/10/06...
  • Page 2 Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202. CHANGES The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Local Unit... 4 The Remote Unit... 6 Plug-in and Boot Up... 7 VEEMUX INSTALLATION... 8 USING THE VEEMUX SWITCH ... 10 Front Panel Interface Overview ... 10 Keypad Control ... 11 Configuration Menu ... 11 Set Serial Address ... 12 Set Serial Speed ...
  • Page 4 Figure 30- Web interface Logout page... 24 Figure 31- Device Discovery Tool page ... 25 Figure 32- View looking into RJ45 female... 26 Figure 33- Mount Switch to a Rack ... 28 APPENDICES Appendix A- Default Settings ... 27 Appendix B- General Information... 27 Appendix C- Distances and Resolutions for CAT5/CAT5e and CAT6 Cables ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 INTRODUCTION The SM-nXm-C5AV-LCD (VEEMUX) is an Audio/Video Matrix switch via CAT5 designed to work in conjunction with the NTI ST-C5VA-600 or ST-C5SVA-600 CAT5 Audio/Video Extender (XTENDEX). Up to 32 audio/video sources can be connected to the VEEMUX via XTENDEX Local Units (n), each accessible by up to 16 audio/video displays connected via XTENDEX Remote Units (m).

  • Page 6: Default User Name And Passwords

    Interface, see page 17. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS VEEMUX Features and Functions 1. Keypad- for manual user control of connections and switch programming 2. LCD- for visual indication of connections and audio level indication 3. Power ON/OFF switch 4. IEC Power Connector- for attachment of power cord 5.

  • Page 7: Xtendex Features And Functions

    Audio Jack- 3.5mm stereo audio jack- for connecting to local speakers Video Connector- blue 15HD male- for connecting to the video port on the CPU or KVM switch Audio Plug- 3.5mm stereo audio plug- for connecting to CPU audio line out Audio Jack- 3.5mm stereo audio jack- for connecting to remote speakers...

  • Page 8: Xtendex Installation

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 XTENDEX INSTALLATION (XTENDEX not included) Audio Compatibility • The audio input of the ST-C5VA-600 Audio/Video Extender is compatible with the following standard CPU audio outputs: • Line out - typically lime green in color •...

  • Page 9: Figure 2- Connect Local User Components To Local Unit

    Note: If an RJ45 wall outlet is being used, connect the other end of the extension cable to the RJ45 wall outlet. WARNING: Never connect the ST-C5VA-600 Extender to an Ethernet card, Ethernet router, hub or switch or other Ethernet RJ45 connector of an Ethernet device. Damage to devices connected to the Ethernet may result.

  • Page 10: The Remote Unit

    Note: If an RJ45 wall outlet is being used, connect the other end of the extension cable to the RJ45 wall outlet. WARNING: Never connect the ST-C5VA-600 Extender to an Ethernet card, Ethernet router, hub or switch or other Ethernet RJ45 connector of an Ethernet device. Damage to devices connected to the Ethernet may result.

  • Page 11: Plug-In And Boot Up

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Plug-in and Boot Up Plug the power cord from the monitor into the power outlet. Connect each AC adapter power connector to the 9VDC ports on the Remote and Local Units. Make sure the power connectors go into each port all the way.

  • Page 12: Veemux Installation

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 VEEMUX INSTALLATION Connect an ST-C5VA-600 Local Unit to an audio/video source as described on pages 4-5. Connect a CAT5 cable (wired as specified on page 26) between the ST-C5VA-600 Local Unit and VEEMUX connector "AV IN 1".

  • Page 13: Figure 7- Maximum Total Cat5 Cable Length Cannot Exceed 600 Feet

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Note: This total length of CAT5 cable between the ST-C5VA-600 Remote and Local units cannot exceed 600 feet. (See Fig. 9) Figure 7- Maximum total CAT5 cable length cannot exceed 600 feet 6. To use the WEB Interface (page 15) , connect a CAT5 cable between the Local Network and the RJ45 connector on the VEEMUX labeled ETHERNET.

  • Page 14: Using The Veemux Switch

    • Remotely via web interface • Remotely via telnet interface Front Panel Interface Overview On the front panel is an 18 push-button keypad and LCD that enable the user to operate the switch and change settings.(See Fig. OUT: OUT: Figure 10- Front panel Interface LCD and keypad After turning power ON, the LCD will show a start-up message for three seconds (see Fig.

  • Page 15: Keypad Control

    The front panel interface keypad and LCD enable the user to monitor switch status and route any user to any audio/video source (INPUT) on the switch. Along with the routing of the INPUTS to the user devices (OUTPUTS) the keypad and LCD allow the users to configure the RS-232 control interface and web server settings.

  • Page 16: Set Serial Address

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Set Serial Address When selecting this menu item, the display shows the current serial address and the user is prompted to introduce a new serial address. One or two digits can be entered followed by <Enter>. The display will prompt if the address is successfully changed.

  • Page 17: Set Wserver Timeout

    VEEMUX. Otherwise an automatic video quality adjustment is made whenever a new connection (Input to Output) is established and whenever VEEMUX is powered ON. Show Size This menu item allows the users to see the number of inputs and outputs available for the switch and the status of the webserver. Displaying Audio Level (Digital VU-Meter) To display the dynamic audio level (volume) of one of the outputs, the user should press <Esc>...

  • Page 18: Rs232 Interface

    <CR>timeout<CR> If the first field is not a known command (as listed above) or SW field is different from the serial address programmed in the switch memory, the command will be ignored. If the SW field corresponds to the serial address, but the syntax is wrong after this field, the switch will answer with ?<CR>.

  • Page 19: Matrix Switcher's Control Program For Windows 9X, Nt, 2000 And Xp

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Matrix Switcher's Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000 and XP The Matrix Switcher's Control Program is an easy and powerful graphical program that controls NTI matrix switches through an RS232 interface from an attached PC.

  • Page 20: Telnet Interface

    2. If a mistake is made, the user must backspace to the beginning and completely retype the command. 3. If a command is sent that the VEEMUX does not recognize or exceeds the configuration of the switch, the reply "?" may be received. Check the command syntax and try again.

  • Page 21: Web Interface

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Web Interface A user may control the connections of the VEEMUX using a Web Interface via any web browser (see page 1 for web supported browsers). With the VEEMUX connected to a LAN through an Ethernet cable, a user can access the web interface controls inside the VEEMUX.

  • Page 22: Switch Page

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Switch Page The Switch page (above) displays the active connections (shown in orange) and enables the user to control the connections of the VEEMUX. Up to 10 different connection configurations can be saved and later recalled by any connection method.
  • Page 23 NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 To save a configuraton, from the Stored Configurations user interface, use the drop-down list to select the desired slot (numbers 0-9) to save the active configuration into and press the Save button. The webpage configuration that loads after a Save is the configuration that was actually saved.

  • Page 24: Setup Pages

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Setup Pages These settings enable the user to configure the VEEMUX web interface connection. • This change will take a few seconds and automatically redirect the user to the IP address specified. Note: Since the webserver will be restarting all active connections will be logged out.

  • Page 25: Video Input Names

    Video Input Names The Video Input Names page enables the Administrator to change the name of the input ports displayed on the Switch page. change a Video Input Name, enter the name of the input port for the desired port number, and press Save.

  • Page 26: Update Firmware

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Update Firmware Figure 27- Web interface Update Firmware page The Update Firmware page shows the current version of the firmware and enables the Administrator to update the firmware of the VEEMUX. WARNING: Failure to carefully follow these directions can permanently damage the VEEMUX. Please read these directions in full before continuing.

  • Page 27: Change Password Page

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Change Password Page Use this page to change the password for accessing the web interface. (This password is also used for the telnet interface.) Be sure to make note of the new password exactly as it is case sensitive. The password must be between 5 and 16 characters in length and can be alphabetical or numeric.

  • Page 28: Logout Page

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Logout Page This page will enable the user to end the session and close the web interface connection. Click on the "Press Here to Continue Logout" button to exit the VEEMUX web interface.

  • Page 29: Device Discovery Tool

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 DEVICE DISCOVERY TOOL In order to easily locate the VEEMUX on a network, or change network settings, the NTI Device Discovery Tool may be used. link to the Discovery Tool is provided on the web page that appears when you insert the instruction manual CD into your CD ROM drive.

  • Page 30: Interconnection Cable Wiring Method

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 INTERCONNECTION CABLE WIRING METHOD CAT5 Cable The connection cable between the VEEMUX and XTENDEX remote and local units is terminated with RJ45 connectors and must be wired according to the EIA/TIA 568 B industry standard. Wiring is as per the table and Fig. 32 below.

  • Page 31: Troublshooting

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Mating Face of a 9D Male TROUBLSHOOTING No audio PROBLEM: Check all connections and power to all devices. Use the VU-Meter to determine if audio is passing through SOLUTION: the VEEMUX PROBLEM: Video not crisp & clear...

  • Page 32: Figure 33- Mount Switch To A Rack

    This NTI switch was designed to be directly mounted to a rack and includes a mounting flange to make attachment easy. Install 4 captive nuts to the rack in locations that line up with the holes (or slots) in the mounting flange on the NTI switch.

  • Page 33: Warranty Information

    NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Grounding These products have protective earth ground terminals and are built with full attention to consumer safety. There must be an un- interruptible safety earth ground between the main power source and the product's power cord or supplied power cord set.

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