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For 24 / 7 support, see the back of the product for the support number Notice tvONE reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice. 32x32 ModularMX is a trademark of tvONE, All trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION........................1 Features..........................2 Package Includes......................2 Pre-Configured Options....................3 Front Panel Layout......................8 Front Panel Descriptions....................9 Back Panel Layout......................10 Back Panel Descriptions....................11 CONNECTING THE 32x32 ModularMX ................12 Connections........................12 Wiring Diagram......................12 DisplayPort package options..................17 OPERATING THE 32x32 ModularMX ................18 Booting Up / Standby Screen..................18 Displaying the current Routing State................19 Routing Sources......................20 Locking the Matrix......................22 Using the Cancel button....................23...
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CONTENTS Status........................83 In / Out......................83 System......................84 Manage EDID.......................85 Assign......................85 Bank Names....................87 Upload / Download..................88 Configuration......................89 APPENDIX..........................93 Card Removal and Installation..................93 Firmware Update Procedure..................96 RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATION................100 SPECIFICATIONS......................101 WARRANTY........................102 LICENSING.........................103...
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Routing features can be accessed using the serial control interface or via Telnet. See page 37 - 74 for more information. • The 32x32 ModularMX has several The tvONE 32x32 ModularMX provides several different pre-configured packages to suit the needs of your application. This User Manual covers all available configurations. See page 3 for information on identifying the type of 32x32 ModularMX that was purchased.
DVI, ELR, or 1FO output modules in any of its four output slots. This feature allows the tvONE 32x32 ModularMX to function as both a Matrix and as an Extender. The front-panel LCD displays the current routing status and each DVI source is accessible to any display by using the front-panel push buttons, via the RS-232 interface, or through IP Control (built-in Web server and Telnet).
Power ON / OFF switch • Rack-mountable Package Includes See the information beginning on the next page for details on the available pre-configured options. If any of the items from the pre-configured packages are missing, call tvONE Technical Support between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, EDT in the USA or 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday - Friday, GMT in Europe.
INTRODUCTION Pre-Configured Options Before reading this User Manual, familiarize yourself with the rear panel of the 32x32 ModularMX. The 32x32 ModularMX can accommodate up to four input cards and four output cards. Each card provides eight connectors, providing a total of 32 inputs and outputs. The 32x32 ModularMX is sold pre-configured with a combination of input and output cards best suited for the needs of your application. We will cover each configuration in the next section.
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INTRODUCTION Input bays The following list outlines the available pre-configured options. Because this User Manual covers information on all available configurations, it is important to identify the type of 32x32 ModularMX that you have purchased: • MOD-32432-DVI Four input cards. Each card contains eight DVI inputs, providing a total of 32 DVI inputs. Four output cards. Each card contains eight DVI outputs, providing a total of 32 DVI outputs.
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INTRODUCTION • MOD-32432-DVIELR Four input cards. Each card contains eight DVI inputs, providing a total of 32 DVI inputs. Four output cards. Each card contains eight ELR-POL outputs. Each of these ELR- POL outputs are connected to a Receiver unit, using a CAT-5e cable, allowing you to extend the DVI signal up to 330 feet (100 meters).
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(4) ModularMX 8 DisplayPort Cards (4) ModularMX 8 DVI Sender over CAT-5 Cards (32) DVI ELR Receivers with POL (1) Quick-Start guide • MOD-32432-DVI1FO Four input cards. Each card contains eight DVI inputs, providing a total of 32 DVI inputs. Four output cards. Each card contains eight SC-type fiber optic connectors. Each of these fiber optic connectors are connected to a Receiver unit, allowing you to extend the DVI signal up to 6600 feet (2 kilometers) using 50μ OM3e multimode fiber optic...
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INTRODUCTION • MOD-32432-DP1FO Four input cards. Each card contains eight DisplayPort inputs, providing a total of 32 DisplayPort inputs. Four output cards. Each card contains eight SC-type fiber optic connectors. Each of these fiber optic connectors are connected to a Receiver unit, allowing you to extend the DisplayPort signal up to 6600 feet (2 kilometers) using 50μ OM3e multimode fiber optic cable. OM3 and OM1 fiber are also supported. 32 fiber optic Receiver units are included with this package option. Package Includes: (1) 32x32 ModularMX Frame (1) DB-9 Cable (2) AC Power Cords (4) ModularMX 8 DisplayPort Input Cards (4) ModularMX 8 DisplayPort Sender over 1FO Cards (32) DVI Modular Receivers over 1FO...
INTRODUCTION Front Panel Descriptions Mode Buttons These buttons are used to control other features on the product. See pages 22 - 36 for more information. Output Buttons (1 - 32) Used for routing an Input to an Output. Each of these buttons represents an Output. See page 22 for more information on routing DVI sources.
Back Panel Descriptions Out (1 - 32) Connect the output devices to these ports. Output banks are shown using the tvONE ELR-POL Extender (DVI-8ELR-S), the tvONE Fiber Optic Extender (DVI-1FO-S), and the tvONE DVI Output Board (MOD-8DVI-O). Power (Input / Output boards) Each Input and Output card has its own power indicator.
32x32 ModularMX. See the following pages for detailed connection instructions on each package option. • MOD-32432-DVI..................13 • MOD-32432-DVIELR................13 • MOD-32432-DVI1FO................14 • MOD-32432-DPDVI................17 • MOD-32432-DPELR................17 • MOD-32432-DP1FO................17 Wiring Diagram...
CONNECTING THE 32X32 MODULARMX MOD-32432-DVI Connect up to 32 DVI sources to the DVI inputs on the rear panel of the 32x32 ModularMX using DVI cables. Connect up to 32 DVI displays to the DVI outputs on the rear panel of the 32x32 ModularMX.
Power to the Receiver unit is delivered from the power supply in the matrix over the CAT-5e cable using tvONE Power Over Line (POL) technology. The Link indicator will glow bright green to indicate a solid connection between the matrix and the Receiver unit.
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CONNECTING THE 32X32 MODULARMX 50μ OM3e, OM3, and 62.5μ OM1 multimode fiber optic cable can be used. However, the maximum extension distance will be dependent upon the type of fiber optic cable used. Refer to the table, below. Fiber type Maximum Distance multimode, 50μ OM3e 6600 feet (2 kilometers) 2000 feet (600 meters) multimode, 50μ OM3 660 feet (200 meters) multimode, 62.5μ OM1 Connect the power supply to the 1FO Receiver unit then connect the power supply to an available electrical outlet.
Matrix card and the Receiver unit. The POL indicators will glow bright amber to indicate that the Receiver unit is being powered. • MOD-32432-DP1FO (based on the MOD-32432-DVI1FO) Connect up to 32 DisplayPort sources to the DisplayPort inputs on the matrix. Connect a single strand of SC-terminated 50μ OM3e multimode fiber optic cable from each SC connector on the Sender card to each Receiver unit.
When the unit is powered on, the following screens are displayed: EDID LOADING PLEASE WAIT EDID LOADING COPY COMPLETED After a few moments, the standby screen is displayed: tvONE ModularMX...
OPERATING THE 32X32 MODULARMX Displaying the Current Routing State To display the current routing status of the Matrix, press any one of the Input or Output buttons on the front panel. Output buttons Input buttons In the example above, Input A1 is routed to Output A4, Output A5, Output A7, Output A8, Output B1, Output B2, Output B3, Output C3, Output C5, and Output C6.
OPERATING THE 32X32 MODULARMX Routing Sources To change the current routing state, press the Set button to activate Routing Mode. Press the Set button The front-panel LCD will indicate that Routing Mode has been selected: ROUTING MODE Press the desired Output button(s) from the top two rows of push-buttons. One or more Output buttons may be selected.
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OPERATING THE 32X32 MODULARMX Select any Input from the bottom two rows of buttons (A1 - D8), corresponding to the source to be displayed on the output(s). Press the Set button again to complete the operation. Press the Set button The front-panel LCD display will indicate that the routing process is complete: ROUTING COMPLETE...
Press the Lock button to activate System Lock Mode. Press the Lock button The front-panel LCD screen will display the following while in System Lock Mode: LOCK MODE Press the Lock button a second time to deactivate System Lock Mode. tvONE ModularMX...
Using the Cancel button Press the Cancel button, while in any mode, to return to cancel the current function and display the Standby Mode screen. Press the Cancel button The 32x32 ModularMX front-panel LCD screen as it appears in Standby mode: tvONE ModularMX...
OPERATING THE 32X32 MODULARMX Cycling between Information Screens Press the Cancel button more than once, while in Standby Mode, to cycle through each of the information screens: Press the Cancel button tvONE MODULAR BOLO IP ADDRESS 192.168.2.235 MAC ADDRESS 0.1C.91.2.80.0...
OPERATING THE 32X32 MODULARMX Saving the current Routing State Set the routing state (see page 22), then press the PreSet button twice to activate Preset Mode. Press the PreSet button twice After pressing the PreSet button once, the following will be displayed on the front- panel LCD screen: PRESET MODE RECALL SAVED STATE...
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OPERATING THE 32X32 MODULARMX Press an Input button (A1 - D8) to store the current routing state. Press the Set button to complete the operation. The system will remain in Save Current Preset Mode. Press the Set button The front-panel LCD screen will indicate that the current routing state has been saved: PRESET MODE COMPLETED...
OPERATING THE 32X32 MODULARMX Recalling a stored Routing State Press the PreSet button once to activate Recall Preset Mode. Press the PreSet button once The following will be displayed on the front-panel LCD screen: PRESET MODE RECALL SAVED STATE Press the Input button (A1 - D8) of the routing state to be recalled.
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OPERATING THE 32X32 MODULARMX Press the Set button to complete the operation. The system will remain in Save Current Preset Mode. Press the Set button The front-panel LCD screen will indicate that the current routing state has been recalled: PRESET MODE COMPLETED...
OPERATING THE 32X32 MODULARMX Masking Outputs Masking prevents the output device (display, etc) from receiving an output signal, instead of powering-down the output device. The masking process is identical for masking or unmasking outputs. Press the Mask button to activate Mask Mode. Press the Mask button The front-panel LCD screen will indicate that the 32x32 ModularMX is in Mask Mode:...
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OPERATING THE 32X32 MODULARMX Select the Output (A1 - D8) to be masked: Press the Set button to complete the operation. Press the Set button The front-panel LCD screen will indicate that the selected output has been masked: MASK MODE COMPLETED...
OPERATING THE 32X32 MODULARMX Managing EDID Saving the Downstream EDID data to Local memory: Press EDID button once to activate DSTOLO (Downstream To Local) Mode. Press the EDID button The front-panel LCD display will show the following: EDID DSTOLO MODE Press the Output button (A1 - D8) to select the EDID source:...
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OPERATING THE 32X32 MODULARMX Press any Input button (A1 - D8) to select the EDID data destination: Press the Set button to complete the operation. Press the Set button...
OPERATING THE 32X32 MODULARMX Saving the Default EDID data to Local memory Press the EDID button twice to activate DETOLO (Default To Local) Mode. Press the EDID button The front-panel LCD will display the following: EDID DETOLO MODE Press any Input button(s) (A1 - D8) to select the EDID data destination(s).
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OPERATING THE 32X32 MODULARMX Press the Set button to copy the default EDID to the selected Input. Press the Set button The front-panel LCD will indicate that the EDID is being copied: EDID LOADING PLEASE WAIT After a few moments, the front-panel LCD will indicate that the EDID copy process has completed: EDID LOADING COPY COMPLETED...
RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL RS-232 Interface DE-9 DA-15 RS-232 Controller Matrix DB-25 Only TXD, RXD, and GND are used. DC-37 RS232 Settings Baud rate ........................19200 Data bits ..........................8 Parity bits ........................None Stop bits ..........................1 DD-50 Flow Control ........................None IMPORTANT: When sending RS-232 commands, a carriage return must be included at the end of the command.
RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL IP Configuration The 32x32 ModularMX supports IP-based control using Telnet, UDP, or the built-in Web-based GUI. To set up IP control, the network settings for the 32x32 ModularMX must be configured via RS-232. The default network settings for the matrix are as follows: IP Address: 192.168.1.72 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.254...
RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL RS-232 / Telnet Commands EDID Management Command Description #edidbatolo Read downstream EDID and stores in any Local Input #ediddetolo Set to default EDID on Local Input #ediddstoba Read downstream EDID and stores in EDID Bank #ediddstolo Read downstream EDID and stores into a Local EDID #lock_edid...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #ediddetolo Command The #ediddetolo command stores the default (Internal) EDID to the specified input(s). Syntax: #ediddetolo param1 param2 param3...param9 Parameters: param1 - param32 Input list [1 ... 32] Notes: If param1 = 0, then the default EDID will be stored in all 32 inputs. Examples: #ediddetolo 5 6 7 Loading default EDID to locals Inputs: 5 6 7, please wait..
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #ediddstoba Command The #ediddstoba command reads the downstream EDID and stores it to the specified EDID bank. Syntax: #ediddstoba param1 param2 Parameters: param1 A downstream display [1 ... 32] EDID bank offset [1 ... 20] param2 Example: #ediddstoba param1 param2 Loading Downstream EDID 25 to EDID bank 20, please wait..Finished Loading #ediddstolo Command The #ediddstolo command reads the downstream EDID and stores it to a Local EDID.
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #lock_edid Command The #lock_edid command secures the EDID stored on all inputs. This prevents the default EDID from being loaded to all inputs during a power-up procedure. This feature can be enabled or disabled. Syntax: #lock_edid param1 Parameters:...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #loedidtolo Command The #loedidtolo command loads an EDID file and stores it in the specified input. Syntax: #loedidtolo param1 Parameters: param1 Input [1 ... 32] Notes: If param1 = 0, then the downstream EDID is stored in all 32 inputs. Example: #loedidtoba 8 ============================== Download EDID bin file___1 cancel__________________0 ============================== Please send EDID bin file...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #prbaedid Command The #prbaedid command displays the EDID stored in the specified EDID bank. Syntax: #prbaedid param1 Parameters: param1 Bank [1 ... 20] Example: #prbaedid 20 Print the Bank EDID 20 on terminal screen 0x00 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0x00 0x10 0xAC 0x35 0x40 0x4C 0x32 0x33 0x32 0x31 0x13 0x01 0x03 0x80 0x41 0x29 0x78 0xEA 0x8F 0x95 0xAD 0x4F 0x32 0xB2 0x25 0x0F 0x50 0x54 0xA5 0x4B 0x00 0x81 0x80...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #predidst Command The #predidst command displays the EDID used by each input. Syntax: #predidst Parameters: None Example: #predidst EDID table Input| Source |ID |Monitor name 1| Default|GFN |tvONE_XPT_SL 2| Default|GFN |tvONE_XPT_SL 3| Bank 2|MEI |PanasonicTV0 4| Bank 2|MEI |PanasonicTV0 5| Bank...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #prloedid Command The #prloedid command displays the EDID stored in the specified input. Syntax: #prloedid param1 Parameters: param1 Input [1 ... 32] Example: #prloedid 3 Print the local Input 3 on terminal screen, please wait..0x00 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0x00 0x34 0xA9 0xAF 0xA0 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x01 0x00 0x14 0x01 0x03 0x80 0x00 0x00 0x78 0x0A 0xDA 0xFF 0xA3 0x58 0x4A 0xA2 0x29...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #set_bank_name Command The #set_bank_name command sets the name of the specified EDID bank. Syntax: #set_bank_name param1 param2 Parameters: param1 EDID Bank [1 ... 20] param2 Name [20 chars max.] Notes: Spaces are not permitted when naming EDID banks. If a space is required, use the underscore character (“_”).
RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL IP Configuration Command Description #ipconfig Displays the current IP configuration Sets IP configuration to factory settings #resetip #set_http_port Sets the Web server listening port #set_tcp_term_pass Sets the TCP terminal password #set_tcp_term_port Sets the TCP terminal port #set_udp_port Sets the UDP port #set_udp_rip Sets the remote UDP IP address Sets the remote UDP port #set_udp_rport #sgateway...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #resetip Command The #resetip command sets the current IP configuration to factory (default) settings. Syntax: #resetip Parameters: None Notes: A reboot is required after using this command. #set_http_port Command The #set_http_port command specifies the Web server listening port. The default port setting is 80. Syntax: #set_http_port param1 Parameters: param1 Port [0 ... 255] Notes: A reboot is required after using this command.
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #set_tcp_term_pass Command The #set_tcp_term_pass command sets the TCP terminal password. Syntax: #set_tcp_term_pass param1 param2 param3 Parameters: param1 Old password [20 chars max.] param2 New password [20 chars max.] param3 New password (confirm) [20 chars max.] Notes: A reboot is required after using this command. Example: #set_tcp_term_pass Admin reindeer reindeer TCP Terminal password updated to: reindeer...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #set_udp_port Command The #set_udp_port command sets the UDP server listening port. The default port setting is 21. Syntax: #set_udp_port param1 Parameters: param1 Port [1 ... 65535] Notes: A reboot is required after using this command. Example: #set_udp_port 56 New UDP server port set to: 56...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #set_udp_rport Command The #set_udp_rport command sets the remote UDP listening port. The default UDP remote port is 50008. Syntax: #set_udp_rport param1 Parameters: param1 Port [1 ... 65535] Notes: A reboot is required after using this command. Example: #set_udp_rport 30 New UDP Remote port set to: 30...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #show_tcp_term_pass Command The #show_tcp_term_pass command displays the current TCP terminal password. The default TCP terminal password is Admin. Syntax: #show_tcp_term_pass Parameters: None Example: #show_tcp_term_pass TCP Terminal password: reindeer #show_user_name Command The #show_user_name command displays the current TCP terminal user name. The default TCP terminal user name is Administrator.
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #sipadd Command The #sipadd command sets the IP address of the matrix. The IP address must be typed using dot-decimal notation. The default IP address for the matrix is 192.168.1.75. Syntax: #sipadd param1 Parameters: param1 IP address Notes:...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #use_tcp_term_pass Command The #use_tcp_term_pass command enables or disables the login credentials when starting a terminal session. Syntax: #use_tcp_term_pass param1 Parameters: param1 State [0 ... 1] Value Meaning Disable Enable Notes: A reboot is required after using this command. Example: #use_tcp_term_pass 1 TCP Terminal password at login is set to ON...
RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL Routing and Masking Command Description #callpreset Restores the specified routing / masking preset Masks the specified outputs #maskout #prpreset Displays the current list of presets #savepreset Saves the current routing / masking preset #set_input_name Assigns an input with the specified name #set_output_name Assigns an output with the specified name #set_preset_name Assigns a preset with the specified name Displays the specified input name #show_input_name #show_output_name Displays the specified output name #show_preset_name Displays the specified preset name #unmaskout...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #maskout Command The #maskout command masks the specified outputs. Syntax: #maskout param1 param2 ... param8 Parameters: param1 - param8 Output [1 ... 32] Notes: If param1 = 0, then all 32 outputs will be masked. Examples: #maskout 2 3 4 Masked Outputs: 2 3 4 #maskout 0 Masked all Outputs...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #prpreset Command The #prpreset command displays the current list of presets in tabular form. Syntax: #prpreset Parameters: None Example: #prpreset Preset table Set | Outputs 1-32 | M 2 A 2 A 3 A 4 M 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 M10 M11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 | A17 A18 A19 A20 A21 A22 A23 A24 A25 A26 A27 A28 A29 A30 A31 A32 | A22 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 | A17 A18 A19 A25 A17 A22 A23 A24 A17 A26 A27 A28 A29 A30 A31 A32...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #savepreset Command The #savepreset command saves the current routing and masking state to a specified preset. To restore a saved preset, use the #callpreset command (see page 57). Syntax: #savepreset param1 Parameters: param1 Preset [1 ... 16] Example: #savepreset 2 Current routing state is saved to preset #set_input_name Command The #set_input_name command provides the specified input with a name.
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #set_output_name Command The #set_output_name command provides the specified output with a name. Syntax: #set_output_name param1 param2 Parameters: param1 Output [1 ... 32] param2 Name [20 chars max.] Example: #set_output_name 25 Dell_30 Dell_30 is assigned to output 25 #set_preset_name Command The #set_preset_name command provides a name for the specified preset. Syntax: #set_preset_name param1 param2 Parameters: param1...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #show_input_name Command The #show_input_name command displays the name of the specified input. Syntax: #show_input_name param1 Parameters: param1 Input [1 ... 32] Notes: If param1 = 0, then the name of all 32 inputs will be returned. Example: #show_input_name 17 Input 17 - signal_generator #show_output_name Command The #show_output_name command displays the name of the specified input.
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #show_preset_name Command The #show_preset_name command displays the name of the specified preset. Syntax: #show_preset_name param1 Parameters: param1 Preset [1 ... 16] Example: #show_preset_name 2 Preset 2 - Studio1 #unmaskout Command The #unmaskout command unmasks the specified outputs. Syntax: #unmaskout param1 param2 ... param8 Parameters: param1 Output [1 ... 32] Notes: If param1 = 0, then all outputs will be unmasked.
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL m Command The m command displays the current matrix status in tabular form. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Syntax: Parameters: None Example: Show the matrix status in tabular form Routing status table Outputs | +0 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 | +7 | 22 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL r Command The r command routes the specified input to the specified outputs. Only one input can be specified at a time. However, up to eight outputs can be specified at a time. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Syntax: r param1 param2 ... param9 Parameters: Input [1 ... 32] param1 param2 Output [1 ... 32] Notes: If param2 = 0, then the specified input will be routed to all outputs. The s command will perform this same function.
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL s Command The s command routes the specified inputs to all outputs. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Syntax: s param1 Parameters: param1 Input [1 ... 32] Notes: If param1 = 0, then the matrix is placed in a 1-to-1 routing state. This means that Input 1 is routed to Output 1, Input 2 is routed to Output 2, and so on.
RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL System Commands Command Description #factory_reset Resets the matrix to factory-default settings Resets the routing and masking to factory-default settings #fadefault #fw_upgrade Used to update the 32x32 ModularMX firmware #help Displays a list of available RS-232 / Telnet commands #hpdto Cycles the HPD line on the specified output #lock_fo Enables / disables the power lock state #reboot...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #fadefault Command The #fadefault command resets the routing and masking to factory-default settings. This command is similar to the #factory_reset command, except that the TCP/IP settings are preserved. Syntax: #fadefault Parameters: None Example: #fadefault Reset to factory default, Please wait Routing 1-1,2-2,...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #help Command The #help command displays the list of available RS-232 / Telnet commands. The #help command can also be used to provide help on a specific command. Syntax: #help [param1] Parameters: param1 Command (optional) Notes: When asking for help on a specific command, the “#” character must be included as part of the command. Examples: #help #maskout Cmd #maskout: Mask outputs...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #hpdto Command The #hpdto command cycles the HPD line on the specified input. This command is the equivalent of performing a physical hot-plug (disconnecting and reconnecting) on the source device. Syntax: #hpdto param1 Parameters: Input [1 ... 32] param1 Example: #hpdto 17 HPD cycle on input 17 #lock_fo Command The #lock_fo enables/disables the power lock state.
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #show_temp Command The #show_temp command displays the temperature of each board within the matrix. Syntax: #show_temp Parameters: None Example: #show_temp Temperature result [C deg] for UI board:34 Temperature result [C deg] for BP board sensor1 (Mindspeed) - 47 sensor2 (power) - 39...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL #show_voltage Command The #show_voltage command displays the input and output board voltages. Syntax: #show_voltage Parameters: None Example: #show_voltage ADC UI measurment result: VCC CORE 1.8, Value = 1845 mVolt PSU1 - DS460 PSU1 PSOK, Value = 1038 mVolt PSU1 Imon, Value = 519 mV ->...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL f Command The f command enables / disables the +5V on the specified input. WARNING: Use caution when applying power to inputs. If the source device supplies +5V on the input, then enabling the +5V may cause damage to the source and/or the 32x32 ModularMX. Syntax: f param1 param2 Parameters:...
RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL Using the Built-in Web server The Web GUI is divided into four main pages: Routing, Status, Manage EDID, and Configuration. Each of these pages is represented by a tab. Click on the desired tab to open the its page.
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL OUTPUTS Provides information on each Output on the matrix. Type Displays the type of output card used in slot. FOPT_OUT: ModularMX 8 DVI Sender over 1FO (DVI-8FO-S) ELR_OUT: ModularMX 8 DVI Sender over CAT-5 Card (DVI-8ELR-S) DVI_OUT: ModularMX 8 DVI Output Card (MOD-8DVI-O) Output # Click to place a check mark in the box and select the desired output.
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL INPUTS Provides information on each Input on the matrix. Route Click this button to route the current input and output selection(s). Name Displays the current name of the input. The name of each input can be changed.
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL Legend Provides color-coded information on the status of each Input and Output. Save Routing Preset Saves the current routing state to memory. Click the drop-down list to select the desired routing preset, then click the Save button to save the preset to memory.
RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL Routing >> Preset Names Refresh Updates the Web page to reflect the new Preset Name. Name Type the desired name of the Preset in this field. Click the Save Changes button to save the Preset Name. Click the Cancel button to restore the previous name. Save Changes Cancel Saves the current changes.
RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL Routing >> I/O Names Refresh Updates the Web page to reflect the new Input and/ or Output Name. Name Type the desired name of each Output or Input in this field. Click the Save Changes button or click the Cancel button to restore the previous name. Save Changes Cancel Saves the current changes.
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL Routing >> +5V WARNING: Use caution when applying power to inputs. If the source device supplies +5V on the input, then enabling the +5V may cause damage to the source and/or the 32x32 ModularMX. Refresh LOCK Power Updates the Web page to reflect...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL Check All Places a check mark in each box under the +5V column. Clear All Clears all check marks from the +5V column. Click this button to enable +5V on the selected input(s). See the previous page for information on selecting inputs.
RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL Routing >> Output Masks Refresh Updates the Web page to reflect the new Input and/or Output Name. Output # Indicates the number of each output. If the output has been masked, it will be highlighted in blue (as shown). Name The current name of each output.
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL Check All Places a check mark in each box under the Mask column. Clear All Clears all check marks from the Mask column. Click this button to enable masking on the selected output(s). See the previous page for information on selecting inputs.
The Status >> In/Out tab provides information on the hardware and firmware of the 32x32 ModularMX. The OUTPUTS column lists each Output Card that is installed. The INPUTS column lists each Input Card that is installed. The information presented on this screen is used by tvONE Technical Support for troubleshooting purposes, only.
RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL Status >> System The Status >> System tab provides additional detailed information on the 32x32 ModularMX hardware. The information presented on this screen is used by tvONE Technical Support for troubleshooting purposes, only.
RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL Manage EDID >> Assign EDID Lock Secures the Local EDID and disables the automatic loading after power-up. See the #lock_edid command on page 42 for more information. Copy EDID From Select the EDID from the drop-down list. The EDID will be copied from the selected destination to the desired input(s).
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL EDID Source Checkbox Displays the EDID source used by the Click to select the Input(s) to where the input. In the illustration above, the EDID source will be copied. Selecting EDID source is Output 25. an input does not automatically copy the EDID source.
RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL Manage EDID >> Bank Names Bank # Indicates the EDID bank number. Name Type the desired name of the EDID bank in this field. Click the Save Changes button to save the bank name. Click the Cancel button to restore the previous name. Save Changes Cancel Saves the current name Restores the previous names for each EDID...
RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL Manage EDID >> Upload/Download Browse... Upload Click this button to Click this button to upload the EDID select the EDID file to to the specified bank. be uploaded. Select Bank Location Click this drop-down list to select the bank Drop-down list to where the EDID will be uploaded.
RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL Configuration CHANGE IP SETTINGS Assigns IP address, subnet, gateway, HTTP listening port, Telnet port, and UDP port. The MAC address cannot be changed. Click the Save Settings button to apply changes. Click the Set Defaults button to restore the factory-default IP settings.
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL TCP/Telnet Terminal LOGIN SETTINGS Sets the user name and password for Telnet sessions to the 32x32 ModularMX. Click the Save Settings button to apply changes. Click the Force Password on Connect check box to have the 32x32 ModularMX prompt for a password each time a Telnet session is started.
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL WEB LOGIN SETTINGS Sets the user name and password for Web Interface sessions using the 32x32 ModularMX. Click the Save Settings button to apply changes. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Allows saving and loading of Restore configuration files. This feature Uploads the selected allows the current state of the configuration file to the...
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RS-232 / IP / UDP CONTROL NOTE: As of this writing, the firmware update procedure is not functional from within the Web interface. This feature will be available in a future release of the product. The firmware update procedure must be performed using RS-232. See page 98. Browse... Update (future implementation) (future implementation) Selects the firmware file Updates the 32x32 to be used to upgrade the ModularMX with the selected 32x32 ModularMX.
APPENDIX Card Removal and Installation Although each 32x32 ModularMX is sold pre-configured, both input and output cards can be removed or added to fit the needs of the application. Each module can easily be removed and installed without using any special tools. IMPORTANT: Modules are sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) which can damage the module. Avoid touching the module contacts or the components on the module. Always hold modules by the edges or by the knobs on the front of the module.
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APPENDIX Grab the knobs on both sides of the card, between the thumb and index finger, and gently pull to remove the card from the matrix, as shown on the next page. If a cover plate is being removed, then loosen the fastening screws on both sides of the cover plate and gently remove the cover plate. Locate the grooved metal track on either side of the expansion bay.
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APPENDIX Position either hand on both sides of the matrix and firmly push the card with both thumbs until it snaps in place. Secure the card by hand-tightening the fastening screws. Do not overtighten the screws. To prevent damage to the screws, do not use pliers or other high-torque devices. Fastening screw...
APPENDIX Firmware Update Procedure The following items are required to update firmware: • tvONE 32x32 ModularMX • Computer running Windows XP • Terminal-emulation program (e.g. HyperTerminal) • RS-232 cable (do not use a null-modem cable) • Firmware files: MMTX_BP_[version].bin, MMTX_DVIinout_[version].bin, MMTX_UI_[version].bin To begin the update procedure use the #fw_update command. The following set of instructions will be using Hyperterminal.
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Size: 50688 Bytes Activate boot loader for BP board Please wait....The system will reboot itself, please wait *********************** tvONE Modular MultiMatrix UI FW version: 0.3.38 *********************** Establish connection with Input Board 1 Board Type: DP input 8 channels Board SN: 959800 FW ver:0.3.8...
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................................Finished loading new FW version to all IN/OUT boards The system will reboot itself, please wait *********************** tvONE Modular MultiMatrix UI FW version: 0.3.38 *********************** Establish connection with Input Board 1 Board Type: DP input 8 channels Board SN: 959800 FW ver:0.3.8...
RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATION Maximum recommended ambient temperature: 45 ˚C (104 ˚F). Increase the air flow as needed to maintain the recommended temperature inside the rack. Do not exceed maximum weight loads for the rack. Install heavier equipment in the lower part of the rack to maintain stability. Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock....................165 MHz Input Video Signal...................... 1.2V p-p DVI Input Connectors............(32), organized into banks of 8 depending upon the type of input card used: • DVI: (8) DVI-I, 29-pin, female • DisplayPort: (8) female Output Connectors.............. (32), organized into banks of 8 depending upon the type of output card used: •...
If equipment fails because of such defects and tvONE is notified within two (2) years from the date of shipment, tvONE will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair.
LICENSING lwIP is licenced under the BSD licence: Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
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