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- Page 1 ® SPLITMUX Series SPLITMUX-4K18GB-4 SPLITMUX-USB4K18GB-4 4K 18Gbps Quad Screen Splitter/Multiviewer Installation and Operation Manual SPLITMUX-4K18GB-4 MAN399 Rev Date 6/29/22...
- Page 2 SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer TRADEMARK SPLITMUX and the NTI logo are registered trademarks of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries. All other brand names and trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction..................................1 Supported Web Browsers ............................... 2 Materials ..................................2 Connectors and LEDs ..............................3 Mounting..................................5 Installation ..................................7 Terminal Connection for RS232 ..........................9 Ethernet Connection for Remote User Control......................9 Power ON .................................. - Page 4 SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Using The Text Menu ..............................41 Text Menu Navigation............................41 Current Mode................................42 System Configuration ..............................43 Network Configuration ............................... 45 User Configuration..............................47 Input Configuration ..............................49 Output Configuration..............................50 Mode Configuration ..............................52 Load/Save Layout..............................
- Page 5 Figure 2- Assembled unit, ready to mount in rack..........................5 Figure 3- Remove cable tray (if applicable) ............................6 Figure 4- Video Source/Display Connections ............................ 7 Figure 5- Video Source\Display Connections- SPLITMUX-USB4K18GB-4 ..................8 Figure 6- RS232 Terminal Connection............................... 9 Figure 7- Ethernet connection................................9 Figure 8- Power Switch and LED..............................
- Page 6 SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Figure 53- Front Panel Button OSD Functions ..........................58 Figure 54- The OSD Menu................................58 Figure 55- OSD System Configuration............................. 60 Figure 56- OSD Network Configuration ............................61 Figure 57- OSD IP Settings ................................62 Figure 58- OSD Server Settings ..............................
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Page 7: Introduction
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer INTRODUCTION The SPLITMUX® 4K 18Gbps Quad Screen Splitter/Multiviewer allows you to simultaneously display 4k Ultra High Definition video from four different computers or video sources on a single monitor providing resolutions up to 4096 x 2160. Features: ... -
Page 8: Supported Web Browsers
Note: 4K in the above chart refers to both 3840x2160 and 4096x2160 resolutions Contact your nearest NTI distributor or NTI directly for all of your cable needs at 800-RGB-TECH (800-742-8324) in US & Canada or 330-562-7070 (Worldwide) or at our website at http://www.networktechinc.com... -
Page 9: Connectors And Leds
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer CONNECTORS AND LEDS LABEL CONNECTOR/LED DESCRIPTION Pushbuttons HDMI Input Selection (Standard Mode) OSD Menu Navigation (OSD Mode) +, -, TAB, ENTER Pushbuttons For selecting the display mode for image placement on the user’s SCREEN- monitor FULL,QUAD,TRIP,PIP MODE (Display... - Page 10 Green LED – illuminated when Ethernet link is present, strobing indicates activity on the Ethernet port USB Type A Female For connecting USB devices (mouse and keyboard) to control connected CPUs (SPLITMUX-USB4K18GB-4 only) USB Type A Female X2 For connecting keyboard and mouse to control SPLITMUX from KYBD/MOUSE...
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Page 11: Mounting
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer MOUNTING The SPLITMUX comes with parts and hardware for mounting in a rack. Follow the instructions below for assembly and installation. The SPLITMUX can be mounted rear-facing or front-facing, so brackets will be attached to the case to enable mounting. For a front-facing SPLITMUX, attach the mounting ears to the holes in the sides of the SPLITMUX using the #6-32 x 1/4”... -
Page 12: Figure 3- Remove Cable Tray (If Applicable)
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Note: If the mounting ears will be applied such that the rear will face out, you will need to disassemble the cable tray from the rear of the SPLITMUX as shown below. The cable management tray will not be used. Assemble the ear brackets to the holes vacated by the screws securing the cable tray. -
Page 13: Installation
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer INSTALLATION 1. Connect each of the HDMI or DVI video sources to the ports on the SPLITMUX marked “HDMI IN x” (x = 1-4). 2. Connect the display to the port marked “HDMI OUT”. 3. -
Page 14: Figure 5- Video Source\Display Connections- Splitmux-Usb4K18Gb-4
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer 6. For SPLITMUX units supporting USB CPUs (SPLITMUX-USB4K18GB-4), a USB2-AB-xM cable (where x = 0.5 meter, 3,6,10 or 15 feet)(sold separately) can be connected between a USB port on the CPU and a “CPU IN x) port corresponding with the “HDMI IN x”... -
Page 15: Terminal Connection For Rs232
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Terminal Connection for RS232 If control via serial connection is going to be used, serial control can be achieved by connecting a control terminal to the “RS232” port . To use the “RS232” port, connect one end of a CAT5 patch cable (supplied) to the port labeled “RS232” on the rear of the SPLITMUX. -
Page 16: Power On
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer POWER ON When you plug in the AC adapter between the SPLITMUX and your power supply, with the power switch OFF (switch towards “O”), the LED on the SPLITMUX will illuminate red after approximately 20 seconds. To use the SPLITMUX, press the power switch to ON (switch towards “I”). -
Page 17: Control Methods
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer CONTROL METHODS The SPLITMUX can be controlled using any of six methods; Standard Mode using the front panel buttons OSD Mode using the front panel buttons and/or keyboard and mouse, Using the Command Line Interface either through RS232 or remote connection ... - Page 18 SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer In QUAD screen mode, all four video sources share the screen equally. Each video source is displayed completely. In PIP mode (right) , either 2, 3 or all 4 video sources can be displayed, with the active source being displayed in its entirety on the full screen and the remaining selected images at a reduced...
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Page 19: Osd Mode
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer In Triple mode (right), 3 out of 4 video sources can be displayed, all of which are active and sharing the screen equally. The monitor is mounted vertically in this mode, and the video will output clockwise or counter-clockwise (user- selectable- depending upon how the monitor is rotated) to be viewed properly. -
Page 20: Reset Resolution
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Reset Resolution In the event an incompatible resolution setting is applied to the SPLITMUX, to quickly restore the images of video sources to the SPLITMUX, press the PIP and CUSTOM buttons at the same time. This will reset the output to the default resolution of 1280x720 @60Hz. -
Page 21: Device Discovery Tool
Tip: If your Windows program asks which program to open the NTIDiscover.jar file with, select the Java program. Figure 10- Device Discovery Tool Click on the “Detect NTI Devices” button to start the discovery process. After a short time, the tool will display all NTI devices on your network, along with their network settings. -
Page 22: Use And Operation Via Web Interface
IP address to enter when logging in to the SPLITMUX, or use the OSD menu to view the System Info page. Note: The computer using the Device Discovery Tool and the NTI Device must be connected to the same subnet in order for the Device Discovery Tool to work. -
Page 23: Figure 12- Initial Page- Administrator
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer With a successful log in, a screen similar to the following will appear: Figure 12- Initial page- Administrator The initial page is the Mode page where the current operating mode of the SPLITMUX is selected and the input channel to be displayed in Full Screen mode is assigned. -
Page 24: Administration-System
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer System Fields for applying unit settings (name and keypad PIN), Serial configuration settings, OSD screen position, and configuration backup and restore options Network Fields for providing all the network settings to the SPLITMUX and access control settings Input Settings Display configuration settings for each input channel... - Page 25 SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer System Settings Description Unit Settings Name Unique name for this SPLITMUX to appear on the login page and header of each web interface page Keypad Pin PIN number that must be entered before using the keypad to change settings- 4 digits using buttons 1-4.
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Page 26: Administration-Network
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Administration-Network The Network Configuration page is where all network settings are entered. These settings determine how you will remotely access the SPLITMUX. This IP address is ONLY used if the Mode is set to “Static” ” (settings are grayed-out when set to DHCP). -
Page 27: Administration- Input Settings
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Administration- Input Settings Figure 16- Input Settings Input Settings Description Input Channel x Port Name Enter a port name to associate with the video source on Input 1 Enable Choose to Enable or Disable the video input for this channel Each Input channel can be configured with these settings. -
Page 28: Administration- Output Settings
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Administration- Output Settings Maximum recommended level Indicates no audio at source Colors show input volume from source Arrows indicate output volume through SPLITMUX Figure 17- Output Settings Video Output Configuration Description Output Port Name Enter a port name to associate with the display Output resolution Select the output resolution to send to the display or select “Auto”... -
Page 29: Audio Level And Gain
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Audio Level and Gain The Audio level bar indicates the sound level output for the left and right speakers of that input channel. The level “ -96dB” indicates minimum sound output and “0dB” indicates maximum sound output. The audio level can also be viewed on the display (see Figure 18) when enabled through the web interface (see Figure 22). -
Page 30: Administration-Mode Settings
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Administration-Mode Settings Figure 19- Mode Settings Power Up Mode Setting Description Power Up Mode Choose the mode the SPLITMUX will be in when powered ON Full Screen Mode Settings Description Input Channel Select the input channel assigned to Full Screen Enable Scan Enable scanning for the full screen input channel- to automatically switch from one channel to another... - Page 31 SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Figure 20- Triple Screen Mode Settings Triple Screen Mode Settings Description Rotation Direction Choose a Clockwise or Counter-clockwise image rotation direction Enable Aspect Ratio Click to Enable to maintain the input aspect ratio for each displayed image Top Screen Select which of the 4 inputs should be on top Middle Screen...
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Page 32: Figure 20- Pip Screen Mode Settings
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Figure 21- PIP Screen Mode Settings Pip Screen Mode Settings Description Active Channel Select which active channel is in full screen mode Enable full screen Enable active input in full screen mode with overlay of PIP image. If deselected, active input will shrink to prevent overlay of PIP image. -
Page 33: Single Pip Mode
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Single PIP Mode When in Single PIP Mode, the PIP window will be in the upper right position by default. You can adjust the vertical position on the screen by setting the "PIP Vert Position". With "Enable Scan"... -
Page 34: Administration- Custom Settings
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Administration- Custom Settings Using the Custom Mode Settings page you can individually customize how you want the video from each channel to appear on the display. 10 Preset Layouts View of display positions by channel Alignment Tools... -
Page 35: Preset Layouts And Display Preview
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Preset Layouts and Display Preview You can use any of the 10 preset layouts (use the slide bar to scroll to 9 and 10) or you can change the presets to a custom configuration and save those as well. The window below the presets provides a preview of the spacing of each channel on the display. -
Page 36: Individual Channel Settings
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Individual Channel Settings The settings applied here will impact only the individual channel being configured. The Aspect Ratio can be configured to be a Fixed or Free Ratio. When set to Fixed Ratio, no matter what size you drag the channel to be, the viewed image will retain the ratio of the source. -
Page 37: Save/Restore Layouts
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Save/Restore Layouts Any customized layout can be saved as a preset. Once you have the desired layout settings, click on “Download” and save the layout file to a location on your PC. Save the layout file to a location on your PC. -
Page 38: Cascade Settings
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Cascade Settings In order to expand the number of video inputs that can be monitored by one display, SPLITMUXs can be connected in a cascaded configuration. To cascade SPLITMUXs, simply connect the output port of any downstream SPLITMUXs to the input port of an upstream SPLITMUX. - Page 39 SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Cascade Configuration Description Output type Direct- port will be directly connected to a display Cascade Slave- port will be connected to the Input port of an upstream SPLITMUX Output IP Address When the Output is connected to another SPLITMUX, enter the IP address of that SPLITMUX Input X (1-4) type Direct- port will be directly connected to a source Cascade Slave- port will be connected to the Output port of a downstream SPLITMUX...
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Page 40: Administration-User Config
To edit a user’s settings, click on the user name within the list. The “root” username and privileges cannot be changed, but the root password can be edited. If the root password is changed and forgotten, contact NTI to provide instruction to reset the password back to “nti”. -
Page 41: Administration- Firmware
Note: In the event the SPLITMUX firmware should be corrupted, such that connection through the web interface is no longer possible, contact NTI for instruction and recovery files to access the SPLITMUX and restore the firmware using a TFTP server and Terminal connection (page 9). -
Page 42: Administration- System Information
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Administration- System Information The System Information page provides firmware version, MAC address, network settings and input connection status for the SPLITMUX. This information is particularly helpful when the IP mode is set to “DHCP With Failover” (the default setting) because it displays the DHCP server-assigned settings, regardless of the network setting applied on the Network Configuration page (page 20) which only apply when the IP mode is set to “Static”. -
Page 43: Support
Support The Support section of the menu includes two links, Manual and Downloads. The Manual link will open the pdf manual for the SPLITMUX on the NTI website. You must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to open this. -
Page 44: Command Line Interface
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer COMMAND LINE INTERFACE The SPLITMUX can be controlled using a command line interface from either a terminal connection to the “RS232” serial port (page 9) or through an Ethernet connection (page 9). RS232 Control The RS232 Interface is designed to meet the RS232C standard and can be controlled from any CPU or other controller with an RS232 communications port. -
Page 45: Rs232 Command Protocol
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer RS232 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 46: Telnet Control
<SPLITMUX IP address> is IP address of the SPLITMUX (default is connect through port 2000. The user will be prompted for the root password to connect to the SPLITMUX. The factory default password is "nti". (all lowercase letters). With a proper password sent the SPLITMUX will respond with:... -
Page 47: Using The Text Menu
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer USING THE TEXT MENU The text menu can be reached either by using a serial command through the RS232 port or a Telnet command through an Ethernet connection. Either way, a text menu with full feature control can be reached by any administrative user. Text Menu Navigation ... -
Page 48: Current Mode
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Figure 30- Text Menu-Main Menu The Main Menu is broken into 10 categories: Function Description Current Mode Sets the current viewing mode of the SPLITMUX System Configuration Configure system settings Network Configuration Configure network settings User Configuration Configure user access settings Input Configuration... -
Page 49: System Configuration
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer System Configuration In the System Configuration screen (Main Menu—>2) provides 3 categories of settings to configure, and provides an option to restore the SPLITMUX configuration to default settings. Figure 32- Text Menu- System Configuration The Unit Settings page provides a place to enter the name as you want it to appear in the web interface. -
Page 50: Figure 33- Text Menu- Serial Port Settings
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Serial Settings page provides configuration of the baud rate (select a value between 1200 and 115200 bps) and the assigned serial address (1-15). Figure 34- Text Menu- Serial Port Settings The OSD Screen Settings page provides values for the placement of the OSD menu on your screen. Values of the Horizontal and Vertical Position offsets are in percentage of the screen and range from 0 to 70%. -
Page 51: Network Configuration
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer If item 4 is selected from the System Configuration menu, you will be prompted for a “Yes” or “No” selection as to whether you are sure you want to reset all settings in the SPLITMUX to default values, or not. Be careful here, but the default answer is “No”... -
Page 52: Figure 37- Text Menu- Ipv4 Network Settings
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer The main network settings required to connect the SPLITMUX to your network are found under IP Settings. Figure 38- Text Menu- IPv4 Network Settings (Default settings are shown in this image) IP Settings Mode Select the method for acquiring IP Settings- Static (manual), DHCP (automatic) or Disable IP Address Enter valid IPv4 address (for Static Mode) (default is 192.168.1.30) -
Page 53: User Configuration
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Important server settings that determine your ability to connect the SPLITMUX and stay connected are found under Server Settings. Figure 39- Text Menu-Server Settings Server Settings Enable Telnet Change to “Enable” to permit access to the SPLITMUX via Telnet The default is disabled. -
Page 54: Figure 40- Text Menu- Account Settings
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Figure 41- Text Menu- Account Settings Figure 42- Text Menu- User Account Settings Account Settings Username enter the name the user will use to login Password enter a password for this user to login with Confirm re-enter the password this user will login with Enabled... -
Page 55: Input Configuration
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Input Configuration Configure what inputs will be viewed on the display in the Input Configuration screen (Main Menu—>5). Select which input to configure and choose the settings to be applied. Figure 43- Text Menu- Input Configuration Input Settings Input Channel x Port Name Enter a port name to associate with the video source on Input 1... -
Page 56: Output Configuration
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Output Configuration The Output Configuration determines how the inputs will be viewed on the display (Main Menu—>6). From this menu you can also select the Audio Output Configuration which will provide settings for how the audio from the inputs is managed. Figure 44- Text Menu- Output Configuration Video Output Configuration Output Port Name... -
Page 57: Figure 44- Text Menu- Audio Output Configuration
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Figure 45- Text Menu- Audio Output Configuration Audio Output Configuration Input 1 Audio Mode Select the audio mode for the Input- between enabled/disabled/automatic Input 2 Audio Mode Select the audio mode for the Input- between enabled/disabled/automatic Input 3 Audio Mode Select the audio mode for the Input- between enabled/disabled/automatic Input 4 Audio Mode... -
Page 58: Mode Configuration
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Mode Configuration Mode Configuration (Main Menu—>7) will determine how each display mode provided by the SPLITMUX will be presented. Mode characteristics will determine how the images will look on the display. Figure 46- Text Menu- Mode Settings Menu Figure 47- Text Menu- Default Mode Configuration Power Up Mode Setting Default Power On Mode... -
Page 59: Figure 47- Text Menu- Full Screen Mode Settings
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Figure 48- Text Menu- Full Screen Mode Settings Full Screen Mode Settings Input Channel Select the input channel assigned to Full Screen Enable Scan Enable scanning for the full screen input channel- to automatically switch from one channel to another Scan time Set the dwell time while scanning- the amount of time (in seconds) each channel will appear... -
Page 60: Figure 49- Text Menu- Pip Mode Settings
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Figure 50- Text Menu- PIP Mode Settings Pip Screen Mode Settings Active Channel Select which active channel is in full screen mode Enable full screen Enable active input in full screen mode with overlay of PIP windows Enable aspect ratio Enable the aspect ratio to be maintained for all displayed images PIP Mode... -
Page 61: Figure 50- Text Menu- Custom Mode Settings
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Figure 51-Text Menu- Triple Screen Mode Settings Triple Screen Mode Settings Rotation Direction Clockwise or Counter-clockwise Enable Aspect Ratio Yes or No to keep the input aspect ratio Top Screen Select which input should be displayed on top Middle Screen Select which input should be displayed in the middle Bottom Screen... -
Page 62: Load/Save Layout
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Load/Save Layout Select Load/Save Layout from the main menu (Main Menu—>8) to save or recall a display configuration of video sources being viewed. Figure 53- Text Menu- Load/Save Layout... -
Page 63: System Information
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Either save your current layout to one of 10 possible saved layouts…… …… or load one of up to 10 previously viewed and saved layouts. System Information Select System Information from the main menu (Main Menu—>9) to view the port status, network configuration, firmware version and MAC address for the SPLITMUX. -
Page 64: Using Osd
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer USING OSD In OSD Mode, the front panel buttons are used to navigate and control the SPLITMUX using an on screen display (OSD) menu. To bring up the OSD menu, press the FULL and QUAD buttons at the same time. To exit the OSD menu, press them again. The OSD Mode can also be controlled using the attached keyboard (if connected) from Command Mode. -
Page 65: Navigating Osd Menus Via Keyboard
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Most of the settings that can be changed using the web interface and text menus can also be changed using the OSD menus. Function Description System Configuration Configure system settings Network Configuration Configure network settings Input Configuration Configure which inputs will be viewed Output Configuration... -
Page 66: System Configuration
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer System Configuration In the System Configuration screen provides 3 categories of settings to configure. Access to the OSD menus is controlled under Unit Settings, serial communication baud rate and address under Serial Settings, and the position of the OSD menu on the display under OSD Settings. -
Page 67: Network Configuration
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer System Settings Description Unit Settings Name Unique name for this SPLITMUX to appear on the web interface login page and header of each web interface page Keypad Pin PIN number that must be entered before OSD mode can be accessed to change settings- 4 digits using buttons 1-4. - Page 68 SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer The IP address shown here is only used when the IPv4 Mode is set to “STATIC”. To quickly view the IP address when the mode is set to “DHCP”, go to the “System Information” page (page 70). Figure 59- OSD IP Settings IP Settings Mode...
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Page 69: Input Configuration
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Input Configuration Configure what inputs will be viewed and heard on the display and what EDID mode they should be in from the Input Configuration screen. Select which input to configure and choose the settings to be applied. Figure 61- OSD Input Configuration Figure 62- OSD Input Settings Input Settings... -
Page 70: Output Configuration
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Output Configuration The Output Configuration determines how the inputs will be viewed on the display. From this menu you can also select the Audio Output Configuration which will provide settings for how the audio from the inputs is managed. Figure 63- OSD Output Settings Video Output Settings Output Port Name... -
Page 71: Mode Configuration
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Mode Configuration Mode Configuration will determine how each display mode provided by the SPLITMUX will be presented. Mode characteristics will determine how the images will look on the display. Figure 64- OSD Mode Settings... - Page 72 SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Figure 65- Default, Full Screen and Quad Screen Settings Power Up Mode Setting Power Up Mode Choose the default mode the SPLITMUX will be in when powered ON. Choose from Full screen , PIP screen, Quad screen or Custom screen Full Screen Mode Settings Input Channel Select the input channel assigned to Full Screen...
- Page 73 SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Figure 66- PIP Screen Mode settings Pip Screen Mode Settings Active Channel Select which active channel is in full screen mode Enable full screen Enable/disable active input in full screen mode with overlay Enable aspect ratio Enable/disable the aspect ratio to be maintained for all displayed images PIP Mode Select how many PIP images will be displayed, 2, 3 or 4 (one will be at full screen)
- Page 74 SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Figure 67-Triple Mode Settings Triple Screen Mode Settings Rotation Direction CW (clockwise) or CCW (counter-clockwise) Aspect Ratio Enable or Disable keeping the input aspect ratio Top Screen Select which input should be displayed on top Middle Screen Select which input should be displayed in the middle Bottom Screen...
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Page 75: Load / Save Layout
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Load / Save Layout When you have a screen layout configured in such a way that you want to save that layout for future viewing, select Load / Save Layout to open the Save Layout menu. Figure 69- OSD- Load/Save Layout functions Figure 70- Save or Load a Custom Layout Up to 10 custom layouts can be saved and re-loaded as needed. -
Page 76: System Information
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer System Information Select System Information from the main menu to view the current network settings, MAC address, and port status. This is particularly helpful when the SPLITMUX is in DHCP mode with a server-assigned IP address. The IP address shown below is used when the SPLITMUX is set to IP Mode: Static . -
Page 77: Infrared Remote Control
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL The IRT-UNV Infrared Remote Control (optional-sold separately) provides the user with limited remote control of up to 15 NTI SPLITMUX-4K18GB-4 multiviewers. The IRT-UNV can control connections and change the operating modes without having to press buttons on the SPLITMUX case. -
Page 78: Operation
Multiple Multiviewer Control All NTI SPLITMUX-4K18GB-4 will work with the same IRT-UNV IR Remote control. As a result, a user with multiple NTI SPLITMUXs may find that, if the units are installed too close together, both units may respond to an IR command intended only for one unit. -
Page 79: Technical Specifications For Irt-Unv
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Technical Specifications For IRT-UNV Number of Controllable Systems Max: 15 Pushbutton Control 29 keys Power supply 2x AAA Battery Chassis material Plastic Approvals RoHS Troubleshooting the IRT-UNV PROBLEM SOLUTION IRT-UNV is not selecting inputs Check battery ... -
Page 80: Example Of Cascaded Configuration
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer EXAMPLE OF CASCADED CONFIGURATION In the example below, 4 SPLITMUXs are connected in a cascaded configuration. 192.168.3.183 192.168.3.145 192.168.3.125 192.168.3.173 Figure 72- View of cascaded configuration from Master The Custom Mode Settings page provides a view of the combined custom mode settings of the configuration. - Page 81 SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer tabs showing hierarchy of configuration Figure 73- View of cascaded configuration from Slave at IP 192.168.3.173 When looking at a slave unit, the hierarchy will be indicated at the upper left of the layout choices. The leftmost tab is the master, followed by the nearest connected slave.
- Page 82 SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer In Figure 74, it is indicated that one level of SPLITMUX is connected through channel 2 (Input 2). This is IP 192.168.3.183. Notice that in Cascade Settings the slave (192.168.3.183) is configured for connection to Input 2, and the upstream slave (192.168.3.173) is connected to the output.
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Page 83: Specifications
1- RJ45 Ethernet 1- RJ45 RS232 1- 2.1mm x 5.5mm power jack 2- USB Keyboard/Mouse Additional Ports 2- USB 2.0 High Speed Transparent (SPLITMUX-USB4K18GB-4 only) Protocols supported HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, DHCP, UDP, ARP, IPV4 Operating temperature 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C). -
Page 84: Troubleshooting
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer TROUBLESHOOTING Each and every piece of every product produced by Network Technologies Inc is 100% tested to exacting specifications. We make every effort to insure trouble-free installation and operation of our products. If problems are experienced while installing this product, please look over the troubleshooting chart below to see if perhaps we can answer any questions that arise. -
Page 85: Removing Lines
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer Removing Lines When using Quad mode to merge 4 video sources onto one large monitor, you will likely see lines between the channels. LINE BETWEEN CHANNELS To remove the lines and perfect the images, using Custom Mode, increase the dimensions of the channels by a few pixels to make them overlap other channels. - Page 86 SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer With the dimensions adjusted, click on each channel in the viewer to bring that channel to the forefront (page 28). With the right adjustments and selection, the line(s) will disappear. Once the displayed channels look as intended, that configuration will remain in place until you change it.
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Page 87: Index
SPLITMUX Quad Screen 4K 18GB Multiviewer INDEX baud rate, 36 OSD menus, 55 cascade settings, 30 OSD via Keyboard, 56 output settings, 21 Command Mode, 13, 56 connections, 7 Password, 15 custom settings, 26 RS232 pinout, 36 default IP address, 15 save layout, 29, 53, 65 Device Discovery Tool, 14 serial settings, 17...
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