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PVI VuMATRIX 4K IPRX LE Operation Manual

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VuMATRIX 4K LE & PRO
HDMI over Internet Protocol Network
Operations Manual
ProVideoInstruments Corp
Production & Headquarters Building
7022 TPC Drive Orlando, FL 32822 USA
Tel: 407-720-6101
Fax: 407-720-6105
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  • Page 1 VuMATRIX 4K LE & PRO HDMI over Internet Protocol Network Operations Manual ProVideoInstruments Corp Production & Headquarters Building 7022 TPC Drive Orlando, FL 32822 USA Tel: 407-720-6101 Fax: 407-720-6105...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing the VuMATRIX 4K HDMI over IP system. Before operating any of the Safety Information………………………………………….3 VuMATRIX units please read this operation PVI VuMATRIX information……………………………..4 manual and keep it for future reference. VuMATRIX 4K IPTX Panel Description…..………...5 Note VuMATRIX 4K IPRX Panel Description…..………...6...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information • The openings on this unit are sides and top and bottom of these units are necessary for proper ventilation. To ensure reliable operation and proper cooling please do not place units on or near any of the following: Do not place in any confined spaces (Bookshelves or cabinets etc., unless proper ventilation is provided) Do not place unit near any heat sources (heater or in direct sunlight etc.)
  • Page 4 PVI VuMATRIX Information The VuMATRIX is video integration system that outputs allowing you to change channels on the takes any 4K, full HD (1080), HD (720), or SD TV using the original remotes to change HDMI input and transmits it over a Gigabit channels on all your televisions.
  • Page 5 VuMATRIX 4K IPTX Panel Description Front Panel IR IN (Infrared input from Video Source) IR OUT (Infrared output to Video Source) Serial port connection for Transmit and Receive Selector switch for serial port or UPG Manual DIP switches for Channel # of Transmitter Select button to apply channel number after changing value Option Button # 1 Option Button # 2...
  • Page 6 VuMATRIX 4K IPRX Panel Description Front Panel IR IN (Infrared input from Video Source) IR OUT (Infrared output to Video Source) Serial port connection for Transmit and Receive Selector switch for serial port or UPG Manual DIP switches for Channel # of Transmitter Select button to apply channel number after changing value Option Button # 1 Option Button # 2...
  • Page 7 VuMATRIX 4K PRO TX Panel Description Front Panel Digital Audio Input Analog Audio Input Infrared Receive Output Infrared Transmit Input IR Group Input Serial Transmit and Receive Input Selector switch for Normal Operation or Program Mode Digital Display for Channel Number Channel Down Button Channel Up Button Option Button # 2...
  • Page 8 VuMATRIX 4K PRO RX Panel Description Front Panel Digital Audio Input Analog Audio Input Infrared Receive Output Infrared Transmit Input IR Group Input Serial Transmit and Receive Input Selector switch for Normal Operation or Program Mode Digital Display for Channel Number Channel Down Button Channel Up Button Option Button # 2...
  • Page 9 Configuring the VuMATRIX Transmitters Take the VuMATRIX 4K IPTX transmitter and connect an internet cable into the Ethernet port. Take the other end of the cable and plug it directly into the Ethernet port on a laptop or desktop. Connect the power adapter provided to provide power to the Transmitter. You should see both lights blinking on the Ethernet port of the transmitter and the Ethernet port of the computer (some computer models do not have blinking lights on the Ethernet port of the computer).
  • Page 10 Right-click on the WIFI or LAN symbol and select open Network and Sharing Center. NOTE: If you are still unable to find the WIFI or LAN icon in your taskbar please follow the steps below. If you have found the WIFI or LAN icon, please continue to step 5. Only complete these steps if you are unable to locate the WIFI or LAN ICON in the taskbar Go to your keyboard HOLD DOWN the windows key FIRST and press the R button.
  • Page 11 Then Scroll down and locate the Network and Sharing Center Icon and click on it. In the Networking and Sharing Window click on Change adapter settings. Go to the WIFI icon and right click it. The Wi-Fi adapter window will open. Then select “disable” at the top of the window.
  • Page 12 Then go the Ethernet icon and right click it. On the Ethernet adapter window scroll to the bottom of the window and select “properties”. In the Ethernet properties window select the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and then click on properties.
  • Page 13 (If for some reason, the subnet mask does not automatically appear, the subnet mask is 255.255.0.0) Download the PVI 4K over IP Control Center Software from quickinstallnow.com. NOTE Before you start programming your transmitters, you need to fill out the included Transmitter Network Map.
  • Page 14 Below is an example of a Transmitter Network Map for 4 media devices. In this example, there are 3 cable boxes and 1 DVD player that needs to be configured to communicate across the network. SW version: A6.4.12 Build 2204 VuMATRIX 4K IPTX Transmitters Transmitter # IP ADDRESS...
  • Page 15 Once you have downloaded the software double click on the control center icon to open the control 4K over IP Control Center software. In the 4K VuMATRIX software click on the scan button in the top left corner of the window. Once the scan button is selected the IP address of the transmitter will be showing under the TX window.
  • Page 16 Go to the Control Software and select the IP address that is showing in the control software for the transmitter. The IP address is located here for the transmitter Under casting mode select Multicast and enter the Multicast IP address as shown in your Transmitter Network Map.
  • Page 17 Then select Static IP and enter in the IP address as shown on your transmitter network map. Enter in the IP address here Once the IP address is entered, select apply in the top right corner of the window. A pop-up window will appear asking you to reboot for new settings to take effect. Select yes. NOTE: Please wait for approximately 2 minutes after selecting reboot to allow unit enough time to restart.
  • Page 18 Then take a label or sticker and write the IP address of the transmitter and place it on the transmitter where it is clearly visible. This will help you troubleshoot any issues in the future if they may arise. Programming is complete for your transmitter. If you have more than one transmitter to program, go to the next transmitter and connect it to your computer as in step 1.
  • Page 19 Configuring the VuMATRIX Receivers NOTE Before you start programming your receivers you need to fill out the included Receiver Network Map. This will be your complete guide for programming all your receivers. The IP addresses will start at 192.168.0.151. Below is an example of a sample Receiver Network Map. SW version: A6.3.1 Build 2161 VuMATRIX 4K IPTX Receivers Transmitter #...
  • Page 20 Take the VuMATRIX 4K IPTX receiver and connect an internet cable into the Ethernet port. Take the other end of the cable and plug it directly into the Ethernet port on a laptop or desktop. Connect the power adapter provided to provide power to the receiver. You should see both lights blinking on the Ethernet port of the receiver and the Ethernet port of the computer (some computer models do not have blinking lights on the Ethernet port of the computer).
  • Page 21 Once the scan button is selected the IP address of the transmitter will be showing under the RX window. The IP address will be located here for the receiver. Click on Multicast and select the default TRANSMITTER HOST ID to connect to at the start. DO NOT SELECT ZERO.
  • Page 22 Select static IP. Using the Receiver Network Map, Type in the IP address for the first receiver. Then select Apply. Enter in the IP address here Then take a label or sticker and write the IP address of the receiver and place it on the transmitter where it is clearly visible.
  • Page 23 Once all transmitters and receivers are programmed re-enable your Wi-Fi Adapter. Right-click on the Wi-Fi or LAN symbol and select open Network and Sharing Center (as in step 2 & 3 in Configuring the VuMATRIX Transmitters). In the Networking and Sharing Window click on Change adapter settings. Right-click on the Wi-Fi Adapter and select Enable.
  • Page 24 4K Over IP Channel Controller The 4K Over IP Channel Controller software allows you to change channels on your receivers through any device that is connected to your network. The following steps show you how to use the channel controller software. 1.
  • Page 25 4. Change the receiver names section under receiver names. Use your Receiver Network Map to help guide you in changing the names and match the IP addresses. The IP addresses must match your Receiver Network Map for the software to function properly. Any extra receivers that are not needed can simply be deleted from the text file.
  • Page 26 7. After you finish editing all the receiver and transmitter names go to file and select save. ***** IMPORTANT NOTE***** The pvicontroller.ini file must be saved in a folder with the 4K Over IP Controller software. If the pvicontroller.ini is not saved inside the same folder the program WILL not work.
  • Page 27 8. Double click on the channel controller software. This will open the channel controller window. 9. Select the room or area that you want to change the channel on. 10. Then select the channel you would like to watch. 11. The channel will change to the selected channel.

  • Page 28: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings USB over IP Address NOTE To enable USB over IP across your network all the transmitters and receivers must have the option enabled. Start with the transmitters and refer to the Transmitter Network Map. Then go to the receivers and refer to the Receiver Network Map. To access the advanced options please refer to Step 16 on Configuring the VuMATRIX Transmitters.
  • Page 29 Select the system tab on the top of the window. Click on the Utilities button. Then click the reboot button. DO NOT select the factory default button. The unit will reboot and the setup is complete. Repeat these steps for all the transmitters and receivers that you want to have USB over IP capabilities.
  • Page 30 Scroll down to the serial over IP settings. Make sure the enable serial over IP checkbox is enabled. Set the operation Mode to Type 2. Leave the default settings for the baudrate settings. (Only change these settings if you have experience in networking or knowledge in serial data transmission).
  • Page 31 Complete these steps for all the transmitters. Refer to the Receiver Network Map to program your all your receivers. Then repeat the steps to program all the receivers. API/Automation To send API commands to your devices you can use many different applications to send and receive commands.
  • Page 32 Scroll down to the Console API Command Enter in the commands you want to send to the transmitters and receivers. Once a command has been entered into text box click apply to send the command. Type in the API commands here...
  • Page 33 API commands with PUTTY Open the Putty software on your computer. In the Host Name box enter in the IP address of the device you are trying to access through Telnet. The default port number is 24. Select Telnet option. Then click Open. The command line interface window will open as shown below.
  • Page 34 For a list of some Telnet commands please go to our website quickinstallnow.com download the Telnet commands document. Video Wall Example of a 4 x 4 video wall configuration For a complete guide on how to configure and setup video walls refer to the Video Wall Guide. Go to quickinstallnow.com to download the Video Wall Guide.
  • Page 35 Connections *****VERY IMPORTANT NOTE***** The switch must be configured correctly for the devices to connect and communicate across the network. To properly configure the switch please refer to the Switch Configuration Guide on quickinstallnow.com Transmitters 1. Connect the HDMI cable to the video out of the media source (Cable Box, DVD Player, Computer, PlayStation, etc.).
  • Page 36 Receivers 4. Connect your receiver to the switch. 5. Then connect your HDMI cable to your HDMI IN on your television or projector. Then take the opposite end of the cable and connect it to the HDMI OUT on the receiver. 6.
  • Page 37 IR Extenders To use the IR extenders, take the IR-RX cable and connect it to the IR IN on the receiver. Then place the IR sensor on the front of your television Take the IR-TX cable and plug it into the IR OUT of the Transmitter. Place IR-TX sensor in front of media source (dvd player, cable box, etc..) and the IR extender setup is complete.

  • Page 38: Technical Support

    Technical Support After going through this manual, should you have any question or need tech support the best and fastest way is to contact your local reseller who sold you the equipment, or send an email to support@pviusa.com When you send a tech support request, please be very specific so we can understand and help you as soon as possible.
  • Page 39 Warranty...
  • Page 40 Appendix Transmitter Network Map SW version: VuMATRIX 4K IPTX Transmitters Transmitter # IP ADDRESS Channel # Transmitter NAMES...
  • Page 41 SW version: VuMATRIX 4K IPTX Transmitters Transmitter # IP ADDRESS Channel # Transmitter NAMES...
  • Page 42 Receiver Network Map SW version: VuMATRIX 4K IPTX Receivers Transmitter # IP ADDRESS Channel # RECEIVER Names...
  • Page 43 SW version: VuMATRIX 4K IPTX Receivers Transmitter # IP ADDRESS Channel # RECEIVER Names...

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