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- Page 1 MXCORE 32X32 User Manual Expandable HDMI Video Switch Matrix Made in U.S.A. www.SmartAVI.com 1-800-AVI-2131...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT'S IN THE BOX? INTRODUCTION FEATURES APPLICATIONS EDID EMULATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE INSTALLATION FRONT PANEL CONTROL ESTABLISHING AN RS-232 CONNECTION USING THE SmartControl SOFTWARE 9-11 USING RS-232 CONTROL 12-16 USING NET-IP-PRO (TCP/IP CONTROL) USING IR REMOTE CONTROL LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT WHAT’S IN THE BOX? PART NO. -
Page 3: Features
EDID and the emulation of any display. The MXCore Series enables HDMI and DVI sources to continuously read the EDID of a monitor with full emulation at any given time. The EDID management allows learning and saving of up to 100 displays, in- cluding audio. -
Page 4: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VIDEO Video Amplifier Band- 3.2G width Input Video Signal Video (TMDS) 0.5~1.0Vpp Input DDC Signal 5 volts Signal Supports HDMI Standard, DVI and HDCP compliant Pixel Rates Clock frequency beyond 165Mpix/second Format HDMI Single Link, 4:4:4 and 4:2:2 data input formats Resolution HDMI up to 1080p and DVI up to 1920x1200x60hz Input Ports... -
Page 5: Hardware Installation
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 1. Power off the computers and displays. 2. Connect the HDMI video cables from the video sources to the HDMI inputs on the rear of the MXCORE 32X32. 3. Connect the displays to the HDMI outputs on the rear of the MXCORE 32X32. 4. -
Page 6: Front Panel Control
FRONT PANEL CONTROL Front Panel Buttons Figure 6-1 To lock the front panel buttons and avoid any accidental changes, press ESC + MENU + ENTER + SWITCH at the same time. The display will indicate that it is locked. Repeat the procedure to unlock the front panel. - Page 7 FRONT PANEL CONTROL (Continued) Main Menu To view the menu, press MENU. There are 6 menu options available: Figure 7-1 RS-232 Acknowledge - Sets the MXCORE 32X32 to send a confirmation that an RS-232 command has been received. Send Update - Sets the MXCORE 32X32 to send an RS-232 command back to the controller when the configuration is changed via the front panel or remote control (optional).
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Page 8: Establishing An Rs-232 Connection
ESTABLISHING AN RS-232 CONNECTION Before you start: Controlling a Smart-AVI device via RS-232 requires an RS-232 card installed on your computer or a USB to RS-232 adapter. Below are instructions on how to create an RS-232 connection between a PC and the Smart-AVI device. -
Page 9: Using The Smartcontrol Software
MXCORE32X32 , using SmartControl allows for customization of all the matrix func- tions. Download the Smart Control Pro software from the Smart-AVI website. www.smartavi.com Double click SmartControlPro-v5-0-03_Installer.exe in order to initiate software installation. Click Install. After installation has completed, click CLOSE. - Page 10 USING THE SmartControl SOFTWARE (continued) Main Routing Window The Main Routing Window enables you to control the router(s) connections by means of the Crosspoint panel, the button panel, or with pre-recorded routes called macros. Crosspoint Panel: This is the simplest way to route the connections. Simply click on the cross point itself. The input on the left will then be routed to the output above.
- Page 11 USING THE SmartControl SOFTWARE (continued) The Button Panel: Output Options: To select multiple outputs, in the row for any input or source, click the button under the desired outputs or displays. Input Options: To route an input to all the outputs at once, hold the control key down and click on an input. Macros: This section of the window is used to save and play back macros.
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Page 12: Using Rs-232 Control
When you connect to the MXCORE32x32 to a computer via an RS-232 connection and turn the MXCORE32X32 on, you will see the following screen (results from HDR32x32 shown): SmartAVI MXCore 32x32 ver: ##.##.##.# Debug Mode: To enter Debug Mode type “d on <enter>” and you will see the following prompt:... - Page 13 USING RS-232 CONTROL (Continued) To display the help menu for a list of commands, type “? <enter>” or “help <enter>“ DBG>? ========================================================================== Command Line Interface Help: Enable/Disable debug d [on]/[off] Switch Port sw [output] 1-32 [input] 1-32 Broadcast Port br [input] 1-32 Set output mode om [output | a] [mode# (0-2) | ?] Disable outputs...
- Page 14 USING RS-232 CONTROL (continued) To switch ports, type “sw [output] 1-32[input] 1-32 <enter>”: Example: DBG>sw 2 2 This switches Output 2 to Input 2 To set the broadcast port, type “br [input] 1-32<enter>”: Example: DBG>br 2 This will send input 2 to all outputs. DBG>br \ Sets 1:1 mode.
- Page 15 USING RS-232 CONTROL (continued) Command Mode: allows raw commands to be sent to the MXCORE 32x32 to control its various functions without the use of a menu or prompt. This mode is intended for advanced use only. There are two types of commands that you can issue the MXCORE32X32: Commands with CHECKSUM <CHK>...
- Page 16 USING RS-232 CONTROL (continued) B. Sending commands without CHECKSUM: 1. To set a video crosspoint: \\FxxMyyIzz<CR> Ex. to set video input 3 to output 12 on a router with the default frame address “0” send the com- mand: \\F00M12I03<CR> 2. To broadcast an input to all outputs: \\FxxBzz<CR>...
- Page 17 USING NET-IP-PRO (TCP/IP CONTROL) The NET-IP-PRO (Sold separately) is an RS-232 control module that allows most SmartAVI switching ma- trixes to be controlled remotely via HTTP or TELNET. Manage the switching functions of your matrix with ease from anywhere in the world. With NET-IP-PRO you can save input/output configuration presets for easy access.
- Page 18 USING IR REMOTE CONTROL Switching Input / Output ports Press [IN] [1] [OUT] [4] [OK] This will send the input (source) connected to port 1 to the display connected to output port 4. Broadcasting a single input source to all output ports. Press [F1] [4] [OK] This will send input 4 to all output displays.
- Page 19 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT A. Extent of limited warranty Smart‐AVI Technologies, Inc. warrants to the end‐user customers that the Smart‐AVI product specified above will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the duration of 1 year, which duration begins on the date of purchase by the customer. Customer is responsible for maintaining proof of date of purchase. Smart‐AVI limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the product, and do not apply to any: a. Improper or inadequate maintenance or modifications b. Operations outside product specifications c. Mechanical abuse and exposure to severe conditions If Smart‐AVI receives, during applicable warranty period, a notice of defect, Smart‐AVI will at its discretion replace or repair defective product. If Smart‐AVI is unable to replace or repair defective product covered by the Smart‐AVI warranty within reasonable period of time, Smart‐AVI shall refund the cost of the product. Smart‐AVI shall have no obligation to repair, replace or refund unit until customer returns defective product to Smart‐AVI. Any replacement product could be new or like new, provided that it has functionality at least equal to that of the product being replaced. Smart‐AVI limited warranty is valid in any country where the covered product is distributed by Smart‐AVI. B. Limitations of warranty To the extant allowed by local law, neither Smart‐AVI nor its third party suppliers make any other warranty or condition of any kind whether expressed or implied with respect to the Smart‐AVI product, and specifically disclaim implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for a particular purpose. C. Limitations of liability ...
- Page 20 NOTICE The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. SmartAVI makes no war‐ ranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchant‐ ability and fitness for particular purpose. SmartAVI will not be liable for errors contained herein or for inci‐ dental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without prior written consent from SmartAVI Technologies, Inc. 20170109 ...
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