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MATF12
Single Plug-in Card Matrix Switcher
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Version: MATF12_2016V1.1

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  • Page 1 User Manual MATF12 Single Plug-in Card Matrix Switcher All Rights Reserved Version: MATF12_2016V1.1...
  • Page 2 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 3  Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.  Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes. Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Single Plug-in Card Matrix Switcher Contents 1. Introduction ......................... 1 1.1 Introduction to MATF12 ..................1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.3 Package List ...................... 1 2. Panel Description ......................2 2.1 MATF12 ......................2 2.1.1 Front Panel ....................2 2.1.2 Rear Panel....................3 2.2 Signal Cards ......................
  • Page 5 6.2.1 I-TP& O-TP .................... 35 6.2.2 I-SD& O-SD ................... 36 6.2.3 I-VG& O-VG ................... 36 6.2.4 I-DV& O-DV ................... 36 6.2.5 I-HD& O-HD ................... 37 7. Panel Drawing ......................38 8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ................39 9. After-sales Service ....................40 Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    MATF12 is a high-performance seamlessly AV modular matrix switcher providing 12 flexible PCIE slots for single VGA/ DVI/ HDBaseT input/ output cards. With its advanced modularization design, MATF12 can make up a 11x1～1x11 matrix of HDMI, DVI, HDBaseT, VGA or their any combinations (count with one). All the cards support plug-and-play.

  • Page 7: Panel Description

    Single Plug-in Card Matrix Switcher 2. Panel Description 2.1 MATF12 2.1.1 Front Panel ① ② ④ ③ ⑤ ⑥ Name Description FIRMWARE Micro USB port, used for firmware update ①  Light green once powered on Power  Turn red in standby mode ②...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Connect with IR receiver (5V, with carrier) to control the switcher ⑤ Power port Connect with 100~240V AC outlet ⑥ Ground Connect to grounding ⑦  1) MATF12 supports flexible card connection to form 11x1～1x11 matrix. 2) Pictures shown in this manual are only for reference. Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 9: Signal Cards

    Single Plug-in Card Matrix Switcher 2.2 Signal Cards MATF12 boasts 12 card slot for flexible input& output signal card combinations, various signal card can be selected, including VGA, DVI, SDI, HDBT, HDMI, according to specific need. All the signal cards support seamless distribution and hot-plug.

  • Page 10: I-Sd& O-Sd

    Transmit 1080p signal up to 100m; INPUT card: 1 loop output for local monitoring; OUTPUT card: 1 SDI and 1 loop output. Figure 2- 3 I-SD Figure 2- 4 O-SD The BNC connector is shown as the figure below. Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 11: I-Vg& O-Vg

    Pin layout of the VGA connectors (female): Signal Signal KEY/PWR GREEN BLUE ID0/RES ID2/RES ID1/SDA HSync RED_RTN VSync GREEN_RTN ID3/SCL BLUE_RTN When connecting to YPbPr or CVBS signal, insert converting cables according to specific pin definitions (see the figures below): Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 12: I-Dv& O-Dv

    Input/ Output audio can be enabled/ disabled via commands (default settings: input audio: disabled; output audio: enabled) Features EDID management and DDC communication. Figure 2- 9 I-DV Figure 2- 10 O-DV Pin Layout of the DVI-I connector (Dual-Link). (Female) Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 13: I-Hd& O-Hd

    720p, 1280x1024, 1080i, 1080p (default), 1920x1200 Support EDID Management and DDC communication; Input audio source selectable via command, including HDMI embedded audio (default), and analog audio; Analog output audio can be enabled/ disabled via commands (default: enabled) Support EDID management& DDC communication Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 14 Single Plug-in Card Matrix Switcher Figure 2- 11 I-HD Figure 2- 12 O-HD Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 15 TMDS Clock- Shield TMDS Data 2- N.C. TMDS Data 1+ TMDS Data 1 Shield TMDS Data 1- DDC/CEC Ground TMDS Data 0+ TMDS Data 0 +5V Power Shield Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data 0- TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Clock+ Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 16: System Connection

    2) All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated and safe. 3) All devices should be connected before power on. 3.2 System Diagram The following diagram illustrates typical input and output connections that can be utilized with MATF12: SDI Signal: VGA Signal: DVI Signal: HDBaseT Signal:...

  • Page 17: Connection Procedures

    Step8. Insert 100~240V AC outlet via the included power cord. 3.4 Application Owing to its flexible card design, MATF12 is an all-in-one solution which is ideal for different projects such as public display, educational demo, professional presentation, advertising display or control center. The switcher can handle all the audiovisual management, including the switching, driving, scaling etc.

  • Page 18: Operations

    Single Plug-in Card Matrix Switcher 4. Operations 4.1 Front Panel Control MATF12 provides with convenient front panel button control for I/O switch, EDID management, and system inquiry. Here we make a brief introduction to the operations. 4.1.1 Switching I/O connection Input/ output channels are recognized in double-digit, press 01~09 for channel 1~9.

  • Page 19: Inquiry

    2) The input delay time between two numbers of every input& output channel must be less than 8 seconds; otherwise the operation will be cancelled. 3) The input/output channels on the rear panel are counting from left to right no matter whether there is signal card. Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 20: Ir Control

    Function Buttons: share the same operation ③ with front panel buttons ENTER: ④ confirm operation  long-press (3 seconds or more) to enter  inquiry mode Note: navigation buttons are unavailable. OUTPUTS: output selection buttons, channels ⑤ 1~9 should be pressed as 01~09 Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 21: Rs232 Control

    Uninstallation: Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 4.3.2 Basic Settings Firstly, connect MATF12 with an input device and an output device. Then, connect it with a computer which is installed with RS232 control software. Double-click the software icon to run this software.
  • Page 22 Command Sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, bound rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, only then will you be able to send command in Command Sending Area. Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 23: Rs232 Communication Commands

    Communication Protocol: Baud rate: 9600; Data bit: 8; Stop bit: 1; Parity bit: none. Command Description Feedback System Command /*Type; Inquire the model MATF12 /%Lock; Lock the front panel buttons System Locked! /%Unlock; Unlock the front panel buttons System Unlock! /^Version;...
  • Page 24 Enable/ Disable PoE function of signal card [X] [X]=1~12, enable/ disable POE/[X]:[Y]. function of 1 signal card, [X]=13, POE/1:0 enable/ disable PoE function of all signal cards [Y]=0 (disable PoE) or 1 (enable PoE) Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 25 Y = A~L, send this command to corresponding HDBaseT 601% receiver when MATF12 Volume of MIC : 60 /+[Y]/[X]:******. powered on (****** feedback c. Y = M~X, send this command to from HDBT receiver)
  • Page 26 Y Y Y Y Inquire the command send to port [XX]+1 [XX]=00~11, get the command sent to Port 11: 2A1. when %88[XX]. port 1~12 when powered on MATF12 PWOFF [XX]=12~23, get the command sent to port 1~12 when powered off MATF12 System Unlock!/ %9961.
  • Page 27 720x576 I Set the signal format of VGA output [x] USER/O/[x]:0201%; 0201% to YPBPR Set the signal format of VGA output [x] USER/O/[x]:0202%; 0202% to VGA Set the signal format of VGA output [x] USER/O/[x]:0203%; 0203% to CVBS Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 28 Set the output signal to DVI and USER/O/[x]:0104%; 0104% neglect hot-plug detection Capture the best resolution of far-end USER/O/[x]:0105%; display connected to output [x] and 0105% enable hot-plug detection Switch on the HDCP compliance of USER/O/[x]:0106%; 0106% output [x] Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 29 Enable analog audio output for output Channel 11 out audio USER/O/[x]:0110%; command is:0110% Disable analog audio output for output Channel 11 out audio USER/O/[x]:0111%; command is:0111% Inquire analog audio output status for Channel audio USER/O/[x]:0710%; output [x] output is mute Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 30 Single Plug-in Card Matrix Switcher Switch on the HDCP compliance of USER/O/[x]:0106%; 0106% output [x] Switch off the HDCP compliance of USER/O/[x]:0107%; 0107% output [x] Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 31: Tcp/Ip Control

    MATF12 can be controlled by PC without Ethernet access or PC(s) within a LAN.  Controlled by PC without Ethernet access Connect a computer to the TCP/IP port of the MATF12, and set its network segment to the same as the MATF12’s.

  • Page 32: Control Via Tcp/Ip Communication Software

    Step3. Set the MATF12’s network segment to the same as the router. Step4. Set the PC’s network segment to the original ones. Step5. Connect the MATF12 and PC(s) to the router. PC(s) within the LAN is able to control the MATF12 asynchronously.

  • Page 33: Control Via Web-Based Gui

    Single Plug-in Card Matrix Switcher 2) After connect successfully, we can enter commands to control the MATF12, as below: Enter your command here. Commands are the same with RS232 commands listed in 4.3.3 RS232 Communication Commands Here you will receive the feedback when a command is sent.
  • Page 34 The chart below illustrates the main structure of GUI interfaces: Figure 4- 2 GUI Structure Log in as user will only access interfaces in bold in Figure 4-2. Switch Control: 2 selectable interfaces in total, including scene switch interface and I/O Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 35 System Setting: 4 submenu items in total, including configuration, status, EDID and password. Configuration: 5 submenu items in total, including Resolution, VGA Port, Network, Audio In and Audio Out Figure 4- 5 Configuration Interface In these interfaces, you can:  Configure output resolution Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 36 Audio IN: select HDMI embeded audio as input source Audio OUT: disable analog audio output Press the button to switch between the 2 states. Status: 3 submenu items in total, including LCD, Button, and Scene Figure 4- 6 Display information configuration In these interfaces, you can: Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 37 In these interfaces, you can:  1 input learns EDID from 1 output: Output + Input + Confirm  All inputs learn EDID from 1 output: Output + To All Inputs  Undo the previous input: click Cancel Password: Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 38: Port Management

    In this interface, you can: Change website display language  Modify network settings: Go to Internet Settings -> WAN  Upgrade TCP/IP module: Go to Administration -> Upload Program -> Select  program file -> Start upgrading Reboot the device after upgrading. Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 39: Firmware Upgrade

    Note: 1. To ensure available control, the COM number of the PC should be 1~9. 2. If the update progress bar can’t go on, please cut off power, and then restart this machine to update firmware again. Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 40: Specification

    Power Power 13.5w Consumption Consumption General Transmission Switching (1080p)≤70m ﹤100ns Distance Speed Working Reference 0~50℃ 10%~90% Temperature Humility Standard HDMI1.3, DVI1.0 & HDCP1.3 Audio EDID Supports EDID Management Output Auto, 800x600, 1024x768, 720p, 1280x1024, 1080i, 1080p, Resolution 1920x1200 Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 41: I-Sd& O-Sd

    Reference 0~50℃ 10%～90% Temperature Humility 6.2.4 I-DV& O-DV I-DV O-DV Input 1 DVI, 1 Audio Output 1 DVI, 1 Audio Female DB24+5/ HDMI Female DB24+5/ Input 1 3-pin pluggable Output Connector HDMI Connector terminal block 1 3-pin pluggable Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 42: I-Hd& O-Hd

    Power Power 2.7w Consumption Consumption General Audio Bandwidth 6.75 Gbps Switching Standard HDMI1.3 & HDCP1.3 ﹤100ns Speed Working Reference 0~50℃ 10%～90% Temperature Humility EDID Supports EDID Management Output Auto, 800x600, 1024x768, 720p, 1280x1024, 1080i, 1080p, Resolution 1920x1200 Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 43: Panel Drawing

    Single Plug-in Card Matrix Switcher 7. Panel Drawing 23 mm 437 mm Seamless Seamless RS232 AUDIO RS232 AUDIO LOOP INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT Altimium www.altimium.com...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    Send “/%Unlock;” to via front panel buttons locked unlock. Make sure the RS232 Wrong RS232 communication parameters Cannot control MATF12 by communication parameters are correct. control device (e.g. a PC) through RS232 port Send it to authorized MATF12 is broken dealer for repairing.

  • Page 45: After-Sales Service

     Product version and name.  Detailed failure situations.  The formation of the cases. Remarks: For any questions or problems, please try to get help from your local distributor. Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 48 ALTIMIUM 587 Avenue Blaise Pascal 77550 MOISSY-CRAMAYEL Tél : 01.64.13.31.00 Fax: 01.60.29.62.70 Mail: contact@tesca-audio.com Web: www.altimium.com...

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