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- Page 1 NETWORK 1275 Danner Dr Tel:330-562-7070 TECHNOLOGIES Fax:330-562-1999 Aurora, OH 44202 INCORPORATED www.networktechinc.com VEEMUX Series ® SM-nXm-15V-LC Video Matrix Switch Installation and Operation Manual MAN156 Rev Date 8/1/2012...
- Page 2 TRADEMARK VEEMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 1999, 2012 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Unit Address and Loop Back ..........................10 Command Protocol ..............................12 Autostatus................................13 NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP, Vista and 7 .............. 13 SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program ........................14 Main Options................................14 Matrix Operations..............................14 Ethernet Operations.............................. - Page 4 Support ................................33 Reboot ................................. 33 Device Discovery Tool ..............................34 Infrared Remote Control ............................. 35 Materials ..................................35 Buttons..................................36 Operation ................................... 37 Changing Ports ............................... 37 Channel Surfing..............................37 Jump To Input..............................38 Jump To Output..............................38 Connect All ................................38 Save and Recall..............................
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Page 5: Introduction
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH INTRODUCTION The SM-nXm-15V-LC (n = number of inputs (video sources), m = number of outputs (monitors)) video matrix switch (VEEMUX) allows any of up to 8 video sources to output to any or all of up 8 (8) monitors. The configuration of the VEEMUX is determined at time of order. -
Page 6: Materials
Matrix Switches are FEMALE. When using multi-coax high resolution VGA to BNC cables, the BNC connectors are also FEMALE for input and output. Custom cables are available – contact NTI for pricing and distance / resolution limitations. -
Page 7: Features And Functions
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS LABEL CONNECTOR/LED DESCRIPTION Menu Buttons Buttons for navigating LCD menu None LCD Display Displays port connections and menu for control of the VEEMUX Green/Red LED Illuminates green to indicate proper power to the unit and normal... -
Page 8: Installation
Figure 1- Secure rack mount ears to switch Install 4 cage nuts (supplied) to the rack in locations that line up with the holes in the mounting ear on the NTI switch. Secure the NTI switch to the rack using four #10-32X3/4” screws (supplied). -
Page 9: Connect The Sources And Monitors
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Connect the Sources and Monitors Turn OFF power to all video sources (inputs) that will be connected to the VEEMUX before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Connect a VEXT-xx-MM cable from the video port of a video source to a 15HD female video connector labeled VIDEO 1 on the VEEMUX. -
Page 10: Connect Rs232
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Connect RS232 RS232 control can be achieved using a separate user terminal or CPU with a terminal program. To make a terminal connection, a DB9M-to-RJ45F adapter and 5 foot CAT5 patch cable have been supplied if needed. -
Page 11: Power Up
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Power Up Plug the VEEMUX into an AC power outlet. Turn ON power to the VEEMUX. Turn ON power to the video sources and monitors connected to the VEEMUX. Figure 7- Connect Power to VEEMUX... -
Page 12: Control Options
Every unit comes standard with the Front Panel LCD with Keypad, RS232, and Infrared Receiver built in. With the RS232 option, there are no external devices to be purchased. NTI provides software commands as well as a test program to ensure the RS232 functions properly (see page 10 –... -
Page 13: Lcd Menus
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH LCD Menus 1. Under the “Serial” menu are two parameters: 1- Baud rate 2- Address These parameters are used when the VEEMUX is controlled through an RS232 connection (page 10). If you select Baud rate, use the arrow keys to toggle through the available baud rates. -
Page 14: Rs232 Control
To allow multiple units to be controlled from a single host port, the RS232 control interface is designed to allow "daisy chaining" up to 15 units using an NTI Matrix-Y-1 cable. Connect the Matrix-Y-1 cable between the RJ45-to-DB9 serial adapter (provided with the RS232 option) and the CPU as shown in Figure 8. -
Page 15: Figure 8- Rs232 Connection With Matrix-Y-1 Cable
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH RS232 Matrix-Y-1 Matrix-Y-1 Matrix-Y-1 Serial Port Note: The maximum combined RS232 cable length between the RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 CPU and any NTI switch cannot TO DB9 TO DB9 TO DB9 exceed 15 feet. SERIAL SERIAL SERIAL ADAPTER ADAPTER ADAPTER... -
Page 16: Command Protocol
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Command Protocol CPU controller commands supported by the unit are defined below. All commands must be terminated with a <CR> (carriage return). When a command is sent, the entire string is echoed back along with a response from the addressed unit as shown in the Command Definitions table (below). -
Page 17: Autostatus
Follow the instructions on the screen The NTI Switch Control Program performs best on monitors set to a screen resolution of at least 800 X 600. Instruction for using the NTI Switch Control Program is available by opening "MSCP Help" in the "NTI" program group once the program has been installed and is open on the screen. -
Page 18: Sertest- Rs232 Interface Test Program
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program This software allows a user to test the functions of an NTI server switch, matrix switch or Multi-user/Multi-platform switch RS232 interface. The program SERTEST along with the NTI Switch Control Program (above) is installed from the CD packaged with this switch. -
Page 19: Setup Options
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Setup Options Selection Description select Com port current: - select PC serial port (COM1:) - the current PC serial port is displayed in parentheses select Baud rate current: - select PC serial port baud rate... -
Page 20: Ethernet Control
IP address, type the following in a command shell: telnet 192.168.1.30 2000 The VEEMUX will prompt the user for a password. The user must enter the password followed by <Enter>. The factory default password is "nti". With a proper password sent the VEEMUX will respond with: Password Successful... -
Page 21: Telnet Interface-Port 2005
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH S- nn,mm *<CR> Remove input mm from Scan List of output nn *<CR>oooxoxxxooooxxx< Sx nn Display the Scan List of output nn (o=skip x=don't skip) CR> <Ctrl>-<X> Good Bye. Quit telnet session (see note 4 below) Connection to host lost. -
Page 22: Command Detail
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Command Detail RU-Read Unit Size Command: Byte 1 Byte2 Byte3 ‘R’ ‘U’ <CR> (0x52) (0x55) (0x0D) Response: Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Space Input –... -
Page 23: Ss_01- Enable Auto Status Mode
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH SS_01- Enable Auto Status Mode Command: Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 ‘S’ ‘S’ Space ‘0’ ‘1’ <CR> (0x53) (0x53) (0x20) (0x30) (0x31) (0x0D) Response: Byte 1 Byte 2 <CR>... -
Page 24: Terminate Telnet Session
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Terminate telnet session Command: Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 ‘X’ ‘X’ <CR> (0x58) (0x58) (0x0D) Response: Byte 1 Byte 2 <CR> ‘∗’ (0x0D) (0x2A) The unit will respond with ‘*’<CR> and close the connection, terminating the telnet session. The unit is then available for future connections. -
Page 25: Web Interface
To open a SSL-encrypted connection, type: Address https://192.168.1.30 You will be prompted to accept a certificate. Accept the NTI certificate. A "Login Page" will appear. Figure 10- Web interface Login page Enter the Password The cursor will be flashing inside the username box. -
Page 26: Video Switch Page
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH With a successful login, the main menu and Video Switch page will appear. Blank video to an output Enable Sequences Figure 11- Main menu and Video Switch page From the menu the user can choose from several links to either view the status of the switch or change the configuration of it. As described on the following pages, each link will enable different areas of control. - Page 27 NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH To quickly clear the selected radio buttons press the Clear Changes button. This will only work if the Submit button has not already been pressed with the selections made. To quickly connect all outputs to a single input, click on the desired input.
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Page 28: Administration
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Administration The Administration section provides links to pages for all configuration options in the VEEMUX switch. The administration section is broken up into 8 topics: System Assign the switch name and serial port communication settings... -
Page 29: Network Configuration
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Network Configuration ON the Network Configuration page, under Administration, the user can configure the VEEMUX web interface connection. This will provide access to control of the VEEMUX from any web-accessible computer. Figure 13- Network Configuration page Mode –... -
Page 30: Video Input Names
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH If telnet is going to be used to control the VEEMUX, place a checkmark in the “Enable Telnet” block. If you wish to disable non-secure web access to the VEEMUX, remove the checkmark from “Allow HTTP Access”. -
Page 31: Video Output Names
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Video Output Names From the Administration menu, the Output Names page can be displayed. This page enables the Administrator to change the names of the output ports displayed on the Switch page. Figure 15- Video Output Names page To change an Output Name, enter the name of the port for the desired output port number, and press "Save". -
Page 32: Scanning Sequences
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Scanning Sequences From the Administration menu, the Scanning Sequence page can be displayed. The Scanning Sequence page displays the configuration of an automatic switching sequence from input (video source) to input for each output (monitor). - Page 33 NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Example of using Outputs Scanning Sequences Problem: A synchronous scan is desired for all outputs with a dwell time of 3 minutes per input, and no two outputs should be looking at the same input at any given time.
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Page 34: Change Password
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Change Password From the Administration menu, the Change Password page can be displayed. This page enables the administrator to change the password used to access the VEEMUX. (This password is also used for the telnet interface.) Be sure to make note of the new password exactly as it is case sensitive. -
Page 35: Update Firmware
(https) website, you will be automatically redirected to the non-secure site. To update the firmware: 1. Contact NTI for the latest firmware file name veemux-vga-vx-x.bin (where x.x is the version number) and copy it to your computer. 2. On the Update Firmware page, in the “Update File” block, browse to the firmware file. -
Page 36: Standby Mode
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Standby Mode From the menu, the user can quickly place the VEEMUX in Standby Mode. When in Standby, the VEEMUX will still be powered- ON but all functions will stop. The VEEMUX will be in a power-saving ready-to-use state. -
Page 37: Support
The Manual link will open the pdf manual for the VEEMUX. The Downloads link will open the firmware downloads page for the SM-8X8-15V-LC Video Matrix Switch at NTI. From there you can see what versions of firmware are available and determine if the version in your VEEMUX is current or in need of an upgrade (page 31). -
Page 38: Device Discovery Tool
DEVICE DISCOVERY TOOL In order to easily locate the VEEMUX on a network, or to change network settings, the NTI Device Discovery Tool may be used. A link to the Discovery Tool is provided on the web page that appears when you insert the instruction manual CD provided into your CD ROM drive. -
Page 39: Infrared Remote Control
INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL The IRT-UNV Infrared Remote Control allows the user to remotely and intuitively control up to 15 NTI SM-nXm-15V-LC video matrix switches providing the ability to route connections, save and recall switch configurations, and put the switch into Standby. -
Page 40: Buttons
Pressed to recall a switch configuration (port connections and volume settings) Up to 10 configuration can be recalled (0-9) • Pressed to select the desired NTI system to be controlled Only used when controlling multiple systems Must be followed by a system number: 1-15 •... -
Page 41: Operation
Operation of the IRT-UNV is intuitive. The number of button presses required to complete any operation is kept to a minimum. This is accomplished using intelligent software within the NTI Matrix Switch. Additionally, the Matrix Switch allows for multiple ways for the user to complete the same operation – ensuring that the Remote will work as expected, regardless of who uses it. -
Page 42: Jump To Input
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Jump To Input With the output port selected, a user knowing the desired input port number can enter it using the Numeric keys (0-9). Just as with using the “OUT” button, pressing the “IN” button after the number will force the command immediately. If the “IN”... -
Page 43: Multiple Switch Control
Multiple Switch Control All compatible NTI matrix switches will work with the same IRT-UNV IR Remote control. As a result, a user with multiple NTI matrix switches may find that, if the switches are installed too close together, both switches may respond to an IR command intended only for one switch. -
Page 44: Rs232 Connection Cable
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH RS232 CONNECTION CABLE Pinout for Matrix Y-1 Cable Wiring Schematic of Matrix-Y-1 cable 9D Male 9D Female 9D Male (Unit #1) (Source) (Unit #2) Not connected to source connector Jumper Jumpers Arrows indicate signal direction. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Servicing NTI products are not intended to be serviced in the field and contain no user-serviceable parts. In the event repair is needed, all servicing must be performed by factory trained and authorized service personnel. -
Page 46: Warranty Information
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH WARRANTY INFORMATION The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is two (2) years from the date of purchase. Please contact Network Technologies Inc at (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) or (330) 562-7070 or visit our website at http://www.networktechinc.com...
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