AMX Endeleo UDM-1604 Operation/Reference Manual

AMX Endeleo UDM-1604 Operation/Reference Manual

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UDM-1604
Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub
E n d e l e o D i s t r i b u t e d M e d i a
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  • Page 1 Operation/Reference Guide UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub E n d e l e o D i s t r i b u t e d M e d i a L a s t U p d a t e d : 1 / 2 4 / 2 0 0 8...
  • Page 2 Products repaired under this policy will carry a ninety (90) day warranty on material and labor. • AMX will notify the AMX Authorized Partner with the cost of repair, if cost is greater than the Standard Repair Fee, within five (5) days of receipt.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Product Specifications ... 2 Installation ...5 Overview ... 5 Ventilation... 5 Wiring and Connections ...7 UDM-1604 Front Panel Components ... 7 IR Learning Sensor ... 7 OUTPUT Ports (RJ-45)... 7 UDM Port Pinouts ... 7 UDM Port Transmission Details ... 8 UDM-1604 Rear Panel Components ...
  • Page 6 Connecting a Component Video Input ... 14 Connecting an S-Video Input... 14 Cascade IN/OUT Ports ... 14 IEC Power Connector... 15 Powering the UDM-1604 Hub On ... 15 Powering the UDM-1604 Hub Off ... 15 Hub Configuration ...17 Connecting to the Multi Format Video Hub... 17 Hub Login ...
  • Page 7 Scheduling an Event(s) for Device(s) ... 45 Configuring the UDM-RC02 Remote Control for Scheduling ... 46 Preset Scheduling ... 47 Cascading Hubs ...49 Overview ... 49 Configuring a Master Hub ... 49 Cascading 2 Hubs ... 49 UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Table of Contents...
  • Page 8 Upgrading Port Controllers ... 54 Copying the Hub Configuration File ... 55 Restoring the UDM-1604 Configuration file ... 56 Loading the Hub Configuration File On the UDM-1604 ... 56 Copying Protocols Between UDM Receivers ... 56 Retrieving IR Files From the UDM Ports... 57 Backing up the Hub Configuration File ...
  • Page 9: Important Safety Markings

    Important Safety Markings Markings Used In This Manual The following symbols are used on the UDM hardware and throughout this Installation Guide to advise you of important instructions. All maintenance must be carried out by an AMX trained and qualified installer. Voltage This symbol (FIG.
  • Page 10: Important Instructions

    Model number and designation, comprised of up to seven characters. One- or two-character ID code. Three-digit date code, comprised of week of year (1-52) and last digit of year. Starting at “0001” and continuing to “9999”. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub (4 digits)
  • Page 11: Environmental Conditions

    DO NOT install or operate the UDM-0102 or UDM-RX02 near water or in a location which may be prone to water seepage, dripping or splashing. DO NOT place objects containing liquids on the appliance. The hub is not waterproof. External use DO NOT operate the UDM-0102 or UDM-RX02 outdoors. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Important Safety Markings...
  • Page 12 Important Safety Markings UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 13: Udm-1604 Multi-Format Distribution Hub

    The UDM-1604 offers four high-resolution input ports on the back of each unit. Additional Composite video inputs (RJ-45 located on the front) enable the connection of four interconnects from a TVM-1600 Managed TV Distribution Hub or four Composite video sources using approved Video over UTP extenders.
  • Page 14: Fcc And Iec

    UDM-1604 Multi-Format Distribution Hub Compatibility The UDM-1604 is compatible for use with the UDM-RX01 (FG-UDM-RX01) receiver. Product Specifications UDM-1604 Specifications Power Requirements: Front Panel Components IR Sensor: Outputs: A/V Inputs: Rear Panel Components Network Port: Serial Port: IRTX Ports: Input Connectors (A-D):...
  • Page 15 UDM-1604 Specifications Included Accessories: Other AMX Equipment: UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub UDM-1604 Multi-Format Distribution Hub • IEC power cord • 19" mounting brackets • RS-232 DB-9/RJ-12 connection cable Note: No A/V interface cables supplied • HD15 to S-Video Cable (FG-UDM-SVID01) •...
  • Page 16 UDM-1604 Multi-Format Distribution Hub UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 17: Installation

    2. Place the UDM-1604 in the Rack and hold steady. 3. Two fixing holes are supplied on each side of the UDM-1604. Screw the hub into the rack using the fixing holes (FIG. 3).
  • Page 18 Installation UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 19: Wiring And Connections

    Wiring and Connections UDM-1604 Front Panel Components The components on the front panel of the UDM-1604 are described below (FIG. 4). FIG. 4 UDM-1604 - Front Panel Components IR Learning Sensor An IR receive port is found at the front of the UDM Hub to the right hand side. This is used to learn device IR remote control functions from devices such as DVD players, VCRs etc.
  • Page 20: Udm Port Transmission Details

    Composite Video No Video 1 No Video 3 No Video 2 UDM-1604 Rear Panel Components FIG. 6 shows the components on the rear panel of the UDM-1604: FIG. 6 UDM-1604 - rear panel components UDM (SVideo) UDM (YPbPr) Luma +...
  • Page 21: Network Port (Rj45)

    Default IP Address The default IP address of the UDM-1604 is 192.168.0.96. Once the UDM-1604 is switched on, use the Setup option in the UDM WebConsole to configure the Hub’s correct IP address (see the Setup Page section on page 38).
  • Page 22: Serial Port

    The Serial port on the UDM-1604is an RJ12 connector, and requires a DB9-to-RJ12 adapter cable (FG-RS01) to connect to a PC for Terminal control. Serial Port - Default Communication Settings Use hyper terminal with default serial settings to communicate with the UDM-1604 (and UDM-RX01): Default Serial Settings Baud Rate:...
  • Page 23: Irtx (Ir Transmit) Ports

    IR commands for each device on the system have to be learned by the UDM-0102 in order to function properly. Refer to the Protocols and IR Learning section on page 49 on how to learn a device’s IR commands. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Wiring and Connections...
  • Page 24: A/V Source Input Connectors

    Wiring and Connections A/V Source Input Connectors There are four sets of input connectors to the rear panel of the UDM-1604, labelled A, B, C and D (FIG. 10). RCA Audio Inputs (L/R) Video Input (female HD15) FIG. 10 A/V Source Input connectors (A and B shown) Audio &...
  • Page 25: Video In Connectors (Hd15)

    RCA cable cannot be used in its place (the Y, Pb, and Pr connections are shifted from the VESA standard). If a standard cable is to be used, you will have to swap the connectors. Contact AMX Technical Support for details. Connecting a VGA Video Input 1.
  • Page 26: Connecting A Composite Video Input

    The Cascade In and Cascade Out ports are used to cascade two UDM hubs. A UDM-EXP-01 cascade cable (optional) is required to connect the UDM hubs together. Refer to the Cascading Hubs section on page 49 for details on configuring cascaded Hubs. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 27: Iec Power Connector

    Hub's installation environment. The Power On/Off switch is located beside the IEC power connector. As a Class 1 appliance the UDM-1604 should be connected to a mains supply with a protective earthing connection. Powering the UDM-1604 Hub On 1.
  • Page 28 Wiring and Connections UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 29: Hub Configuration

    Hub Configuration Connecting to the Multi Format Video Hub 1. The default IP address of the UDM-1604 Hub is 192.168.0.96. 2. Enter the IP address into the address field within a browser window (FIG. 13). FIG. 13 Default IP address of the Multi Format Video Hub Hub Login 1.
  • Page 30: Configuring The Hub

    Checking the Hub Time Clicking on the date and time on the screen simply refreshes the clock to the current time. This can be useful before creating a scheduled event (FIG. 16). FIG. 16 Hub Date and Time UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 31: Restoring Hub Configuration And Connections

    3. Click the Hub reset button to reset the hub. The Hub’s network connection will be lost temporarily and video displays will switch off then on again very quickly. A power down of the Hub should now be performed to complete the reset procedure. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Hub Configuration...
  • Page 32 Hub Configuration UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 33: Input Configuration

    3. Select the appropriate Input Type. For RGB, VGA, Component or SVideo inputs, only one connection is possible per input port (FIG. 19). FIG. 19 Input configuration page - Selecting the Input Type 4. Name the Input Type appropriately. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Input Configuration...
  • Page 34: Configuring Tvm (Av) Inputs

    3. Connect a Cat5 cable from the TVM port to the relevant TVM port on the front of the UDM hub (FIG. 21). FIG. 21 TVM (AV) inputs 4. Click on the Inputs option and in the Inputs section configure the TVM input - Name the port accordingly (FIG. 22). UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 35: Configuring Audio Types For Inputs

    FIG. 22 Configuring TVM inputs for a UDM-1604 5. Configure the default channels for each TVM input. For example if you enter "12" in the text field for TVM-AV1, then every time a UDM user selected TVM-AV1 then they would be initially switched through to TV channel 12.
  • Page 36: Cascaded Inputs

    3. Simply click on the relevant Port Name hyperlink on the Status page. 4. The Port Configuration page will now be displayed (FIG. 25). FIG. 25 Configuration options for Output ports 5. Name the port appropriately. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 37: Compensating Video At The Output Ports

    Basic Video Compensation 4. Fine tuning can be achieved by varying the distance entered. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Endeleo recommends that the video compensation is first adjusted to eliminate any skew, using vertical red / green / blue lines.
  • Page 38: Advanced Mode

    5. The skew delay rotates through red then green then blue and back to red again – configure appropriately. Each radio button is equivalent to 2ns delay (FIG. 28). FIG. 28 Cable distance and Skew controls UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 39: Compensating Video Using The Udm-Rc02 Remote Control

    RX unit is replaced or swapped out the compensation settings will travel with the RX unit. It may therefore be necessary to re-compensate the RX / replacement RX if this RX unit is to be used elsewhere or is being replaced. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Input Configuration Infrared RX port...
  • Page 40 Input Configuration UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 41: Device Configuration And Control

    DVR or Satellite Decoders to be managed from the user port. This is performed through the Devices page. FIG. 30 UDM-1604 rear panel - IR TX ports "Centrally Located "means the device is connected directly to the rear of the UDM hub via the UDM IR ports (Tx1 – Tx4) using an Endeleo IR Tx bud.
  • Page 42: Issuing Controls To A Centrally Located Ir Device

    1. Select the custom option within the 2 2. Type in the value of the IR code which is to be sent in the relevant box. 3. Execute the custom control or schedule it to occur later. list of commands. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 43: Protocols And Ir Learning

    7. Click on Add to create the new protocol. 8. Repeat if necessary for other serial commands which are to be stored under this protocol name. 9. Once completed the protocol can now be assigned to relevant devices. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Protocols and IR Learning...
  • Page 44: Updating The Udm Receiver With The Serial Protocol

    The UDM Hub can learn between 8 and 25 IR commands depending on the actual command length and protocol used. IR Learning with a Device’s Remote Control 1. Click on the Protocols option. 2. Click on the downward arrow beside the IR protocol field. Click on New. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 45 Configuring the device’s remote Step 2 The IR learning process requires that the command on the device’s remote is learned twice i.e the same remote control command needs to be repeated at Step 2. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Protocols and IR Learning...
  • Page 46: Updating The Udm Receiver With The Ir Protocol

    1. Click on the Protocols option. 2. To delete all protocols click the Delete all hyperlink in the Serial section i.e. the top half of the screen. This deletes all Serial and all Infrared protocols. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 47: Operating The Udm Hub

    IRTx ports 1 – 4 or TVM (Managed TV) ports connected to the front of the UDM Hub at the AV Inputs ports. 3. Select the appropriate Input (VGA display, DVD, TV Channel) which this port will display. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Operating the UDM Hub...
  • Page 48: Selecting Multiple Inputs For Display

    The input being displayed at a port can be changed at any time. Simply select the new input to be displayed at this port. To change multiple ports select/include those ports appropriately (FIG. 43). FIG. 43 Changing an Input UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 49: User Control

    Appendix B – Endeleo IR Codes section on page 65. 4. Once selected click on the Execute button (FIG. 46). The command will be executed for the relevant port. FIG. 46 Execute button UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Operating the UDM Hub...
  • Page 50: Issuing Commands To Multiple Ports

    4. Now click the Send to included hyperlink to issue the control(s). The Device’s commands must have been learned by the UDM hub in order to function. Refer to the Protocols and IR Learning section on page 31. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 51: Assigning A Command To An Endeleo Udm-Rc02 Remote Control

    Device (e.g. a DVD player added to the system as a device) when it is pushed. 6. The Endeleo RX unit will now accept the relevant command from the UDM-RC02 Remote Control i.e. key F on the UDM-RC02 Remote Control will play the device (DVD). UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Operating the UDM Hub...
  • Page 52: Passthrough Mode (Inputs A - D)

    4. Click on the Passthrough checkbox to the right of the key dedicated to putting the RX into Passthrough Mode e.g. key 0 on the remote. 5. The device (Sky box, DVD Player) can now be controlled directly at the RX end. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 53: Passthrough Mode (Inputs Tvm-Av1 - Tvm-Av4)

    To exit passthrough mode, click on any key on the remote control (which accessed passthrough mode) which is not configured as a control enabled key. If accessing a Sky box press TV on the Sky remote to exit passthrough mode. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Operating the UDM Hub...
  • Page 54: Dual Output

    3. Once selected click on the Execute button at the top of the screen. The port is now locked to that display. Multiple ports can be locked by clicking on the Include check box relevant to the port, then clicking on Execute to lock the ports. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 55: Scheduling Events

    The ports are highlighted in orange. 3. Click on the Schedule button at the top of the page. The Schedule page should now be visible (FIG. 54). FIG. 54 Main Schedule page UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Scheduling Events...
  • Page 56 7. Once the frequency of the event has been configured click on Add to add the schedule to the list of scheduled events. The event must now be enabled. Click the event’s Enabled tickbox beneath the Enabled column (FIG. 59). The event will execute at the specified time. Input UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Ports...
  • Page 57: Scheduling An Event(S) For Device(S)

    Event happens at a specified time and then every 24 hours (Monday through Friday). Sunday Event happens every Sunday at specified time. Monday-Saturday As with Sunday. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Enabled Scheduled Event or 2 ) to be executed (FIG. 60) from the grey toolbars at the Scheduling Events...
  • Page 58: Configuring The Udm-Rc02 Remote Control For Scheduling

    Remote Control will issue. For Example choose Flat Panels on. FIG. 65 Assigning a schedule to key F on the Endeleo RX01 Ensure the correct key on the UDM-RC02 Remote Control corresponds with the correct schedule. Enabled Scheduled Event UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 59: Preset Scheduling

    5. Finally click the Add hyperlink button. The Preset event should now appear in the event list. 6. Enable the event also by clicking on the tick box beneath the Enable column beside the combination event (FIG. 69). FIG. 69 Enabling a Preset schedule UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Scheduling Events Enabled Scheduled Event...
  • Page 60 Scheduling Events No tick box appears to the left of the combined event as several combined events can not be added together. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 61: Cascading Hubs

    The Cascade In port and Cascade Out ports will be used when cascading 2 Hubs together. A cascade cable UDM-EXP-01 will be required to connect Hubs together. This cable can be purchased from AMX, as it is not shipped with the Hub. Configuring a Master Hub A Master Hub will have to be configured (to synchronize audio) in any cascaded system.
  • Page 62: Cascading Three Hubs

    5. Finally, connect the Endeleo UDM-EXP-01 cable to the Cascade Out port on the second hub and connect it to the Cascade In port on the third Hub. (FIG. 74). FIG. 74 Three Hubs cascaded together UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 63: Software Configuration For Cascading Hubs

    The Cascade option on the corresponding Input which is actually being cascaded does not need to be checked in its Hub. Only the Inputs through which the signal will cascade need to be configured as Cascade i.e. Input A in Hubs 2 and 3. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Cascading Hubs...
  • Page 64 Cascading Hubs UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 65: Advanced Administration

    Windows XP Pro has a built in TFTP client program. If you are using another operating system, or have an alternate TFTP client, follow the directions of your OS and install TFTP client if necessary. Consult with AMX Technical Support as to the appropriate client for your OS.
  • Page 66: Web Interface Update

    Windows XP Pro has a built in TFTP client program. If you are using another operating system, or have an alternate TFTP client, follow the directions of your OS and install TFTP client if necessary. Consult with AMX Technical Support as to the appropriate client for your OS.
  • Page 67: Copying The Hub Configuration File

    Windows XP Pro has a built in TFTP client program. If you are using another operating system, or have an alternate TFTP client, follow the directions of your OS and install TFTP client if necessary. Consult with AMX Technical Support as to the appropriate client for your OS.
  • Page 68: Restoring The Udm-1604 Configuration File

    Windows XP Pro has a built in TFTP client program. If you are using another operating system, or have an alternate TFTP client, follow the directions of your OS and install TFTP client if necessary. Consult with AMX Technical Support as to the appropriate client for your OS.
  • Page 69: Retrieving Ir Files From The Udm Ports

    TFTP -i [IP address] get ixxxxx.hub or TFTP -i [IP address] get sxxxxx.hub Where ixxxxxx.hub is the name of the hub configuration file. The file name must start with an i or an s. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Advanced Administration...
  • Page 70: Restoring The Hub Configuration File

    TFTP –i [IP address] PUT u[filename].[portnumber] For example typing in TFTP –i 192.168.0.96 PUT ufilename.001 will upload the Input controller file to Input 1 on the UDM hub with IP address 192.168.0.96. 4. Push Enter to execute the command. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 71: Backend Commands

    1. To check the input port configuration, type in the following – a question mark followed by the Input Number (129, 130, 131 or 132): Example: ? 129 2. Push Enter. 3. The following information will be displayed (FIG. 78); FIG. 78 Querying a multi format input port UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Advanced Administration...
  • Page 72: User Outputs

    2. At the command prompt type in –h to view the Hub’s internal temperature. (FIG. 80) FIG. 80 Displaying the Hub temperature Description Port number on UDM Hub Port Controller version Master (version) On or Off Port in Master or Slave hub UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 73: Copying Ir/Serial Tables

    Windows XP Pro has a built in TFTP client program. If you are using another operating system, or have an alternate TFTP client, follow the directions of your OS and install TFTP client if necessary. Consult with AMX Technical Support as to the appropriate client for your OS.
  • Page 74: Endeleo Udm Receiver Commands

    1. Use Hyperterminal to connect to the Receiver via its serial port. 2. At the command prompt type in setup. 3. Once in setup mode type in x to reset the compensation settings if required. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 75: Appendix A: Ascii / Hex Conversion

    (cr) (so) (si) (dle) (dc1) (dc2) (dc3) (dc4) (nak) (syn) (etb) (can) (em) (sub) (esc) (fs) (gs) (rs) (us) UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub Char Char (sp) " & < > Appendix A: Ascii / Hex Conversion Char Hex (del)
  • Page 76 Appendix A: Ascii / Hex Conversion UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 77: Appendix B - Endeleo Ir Codes

    An asterisk in the Description column for any IR Code in this table indicates that the command will require custom code (since the command is not represented in the Actions list. UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub IR code 90 -99 Appendix B –...
  • Page 78 Appendix B – Endeleo IR Codes UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 79 Appendix B – Endeleo IR Codes UDM-1604 Endeleo Multi-Format Distribution Hub...
  • Page 80 It’s Your World - Take Control™ 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE, RICHARDSON, TX 75082 USA • 800.222.0193 • 469.624.8000 • 469-624-7153 fax • 800.932.6993 technical support • www.amx.com...

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