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- Page 1 ® VEEMUX Series SM-nXm-DVI(A)-LCD DVI Video Matrix Switch Installation and Operation Manual MAN124 Rev Date 10/8/2013...
- Page 2 Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202. CHANGES The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction..................................1 Supported Web Browsers............................1 Materials ..................................2 Features and Functions..............................3 Installation..................................4 To Mount to a Rack ..............................4 Make All Connections ..............................5 Audio Connections..............................8 Operating the VEEMUX..............................9 Front Panel LCD with Keypad Control......................... 9 LCD Menus................................ - Page 4 DDC Options................................ 41 Hot Plug Options ..............................42 DDC Mix ................................42 Video Optimization .............................. 43 Update Firmware ..............................44 Standby Mode ..............................45 Logout.................................. 45 Support ................................46 Reboot ................................. 46 Web Interface With Audio Support ..........................47 Device Discovery Tool ..............................48 Infrared Remote Control .............................
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Page 6: Introduction
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH INTRODUCTION The VEEMUX DVI Video Matrix switch (VEEMUX) provides non-blocking access to 4, 8, 16, or 32 single link digital DVI video sources from 4, 8, 16, or 32 displays. Locate computers up to 19 feet away from displays, enabling easy access to multiple servers in various locations. -
Page 7: Materials
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH MATERIALS Materials supplied with this kit • NTI SM-nXm-DVI-LCD DVI Video Matrix Switch • Power Cord- country specific • IRT-UNV Remote Control • CT6182 DB9 Female-to-RJ45 Female adapter • CB4352- 5 foot CAT5 patch cable •... -
Page 8: Features And Functions
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS FRONT VIEW OF SM-8X8-DVI-LCD System OUT: Reset Network Technologies Inc VEEMUX Menu 1 2 3 4 REAR VIEW OF SM-8X8-DVI-LCD AC INPUT 100-240VAC,30W OUTPUT 8 OUTPUT 7 OUTPUT 6 OUTPUT 5... -
Page 9: Installation
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH INSTALLATION This NTI switch was designed to be mounted to a rack or to set on a desktop. It includes rack mount ears to make attachment to a rack easy, and rubber feet to be applied to the bottom of the case if it will instead sit on a flat surface. If this will sit on a flat surface, simply apply the rubber feet to the bottom of the case in each of the 4 corners. -
Page 10: Make All Connections
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Make All Connections 1. Connect a DVI male cable (15 feet maximum) between each video source and an “Input” connector on the rear of the VEEMUX. REAR VIEW OF SM-8X8-DVI-LCD AC INPUT 100-240VAC,30W OUTPUT 8 OUTPUT 7 OUTPUT 6 OUTPUT 5... -
Page 11: Figure 5- Connect Rs232 Control Terminal To Veemux
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH 3.If the VEEMUX will be controlled using RS232, then make a connection between the “RS232” port on the VEEMUX and a serial port on a PC. A DB9M-to-RJ45F adapter and 5 foot CAT5 patch cable have been provided to help with this connection if needed. -
Page 12: Figure 7- Connect Veemux To Local Area Network
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH 4. To make a remote connection, over the Ethernet, from anywhere on the local area network, connect a CAT5/5e/6 Ethernet cable with RJ45 male connectors on the ends, wired straight through (pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, etc.). REAR VIEW OF SM-8X8-DVI-LCD AC INPUT 100-240VAC,30W OUTPUT 8... -
Page 13: Audio Connections
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Audio Connections If this VEEMUX model has audio support, then connect 3.5mm cables from each audio source to the “AUDIO IN” ports and 3.5mm cables from self-powered stereo speakers to the “AUDIO OUT” ports. Figure 9- Connect Audio Source and Speakers... -
Page 14: Operating The Veemux
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH OPERATING THE VEEMUX The VEEMUX video matrix switch has four methods of control: • Front Panel LCD with Keypad • Directly via an RS232 Interface • Remotely via Ethernet • Infrared Remote (optional). Every unit comes standard with all control methods built-in. An IRT-UNV-IR Remote Control is required (purchased separately) to use the Infrared option. -
Page 15: Lcd Menus
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH To quickly change a connection , simply press an Out number followed by an In number corresponding to the display device you want to connect to the video source. Whether the Out-x button or the In-x button is pressed first doesn’t make a difference. To configure the VEEMUX, use the Menu keys. - Page 16 NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH DDC Menu DDC enables the video source to get EDID information from the display device. This enables the video source to automatically select the optimal resolution for the display by receiving, at power up, information from the display device concerning its resolution specifications.
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Page 17: Save And Load (Recall) Config
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Models SM-16X16-DVI-LCD and SM-32X32-DVI-LCD The keypad control for the 16X16 and 32X32 models is very similar to that of the 8X8, with these differences: • The “In” and “Out” ports are selected by pressing the associated port number and then the “In” or “Out” button to designate the video source or the display (respectively). -
Page 18: Usb Console Port
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH USB Console Port If your VEEMUX is model SM-4X4-DVI(A)-LCD and you have connected a USB cable between the VEEMUX and your PC (page 6), you will be able to control your VEEMUX serially from a terminal console using this connection. Installing Drivers You will only need to install drivers the first time the VEEMUX is connected to your PC. - Page 19 NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH C. Let the New Hardware Wizard search for the driver, but direct it to the drive the Product Manual CD is in and the directory of either the 32 bit driver or the 64 bit driver. D.
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Page 20: Windows 7-64 Bit Installation
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Windows 7-64 bit Installation A Windows 7 64 bit installation has a few extra steps. The images below are from a Windows 7, 64-bit installation. A. Upon VEEMUX power ON, the driver cannot be found. Press “Close”. B. - Page 21 NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH E. You will probably get this warning that Windows can’t verify the publisher of the driver software. Select “Install this driver software anyway. “ F. The driver will load. This might take a minute while it searches your computer for the usbser.sys file it needs.
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Page 22: Using The Usb Console Port
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH 4. During the installation, your PC will assign a COM port number to the USB port attached to the VEEMUX. You will need to identify the COM port number assigned. This information can be viewed in your Device Manager list (below) if you didn’t take note of it during installation. -
Page 23: Rs232 Control
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH RS232 CONTROL RS232 enables the VEEMUX to be remotely controlled via RS232. To control the VEEMUX via RS232 the user has three options: • write a program that runs on a PC using the Command Protocol (page 20) •... -
Page 24: Figure 12- Rs232 Connection With Matrix-Y-1 Cable
NTI VEEMUX DVI 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... -
Page 25: Command Protocol
NTI VEEMUX DVI 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 26: Autostatus
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Additional Command Definitions for Audio Option Command String Good Response Description AS SW,IP,OP *<CR> AUDIO Connect One Output/User Port To Input/CPU Port AA SW,IP *<CR> AUDIO Connect All Output/User Ports To Input/CPU Port AO SW,OP *<CR>IP<CR>... -
Page 27: Sertest- Rs232 Interface Test Program
NTI VEEMUX DVI 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 SerTest program is automatically loaded when installing the Matrix Switcher’s Control Program as described above. -
Page 28: Setup Options
NTI VEEMUX DVI 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 (9600) - the current baud rate is displayed in parentheses set unit Address current:... -
Page 29: Ethernet Control
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH ETHERNET CONTROL Telnet Interface-Port 2000 The Telnet Interface enables the user to control the switch using telnet client through an Ethernet connection. The telnet server listens on ports 2000 and 2005. Port 2000 is for an operator telnet session while port 2005 (must be enabled) is intended for a software control type session (see page 26). - Page 30 NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Command Reply Description Read set Scanning Sequence dwell time value (dwt) for specific *<CR> Gs nn Output (nn) in seconds (see also "Scanning Sequences" on page dwt<CR> Sa nn,mm *<CR> Set scan list of individual output nn to all inputs mm Sc nn *<CR>...
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Page 31: Telnet Interface-Port 2005
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Telnet Interface-Port 2005 For a software control type of telnet interface session (versus operator telnet control through port 2000 as described on page 24), connect to the VEEMUX through the current IP address at port 2005. Use the command set below to control and acquire information from the VEEMUX. -
Page 32: Command Detail
NTI VEEMUX DVI 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 ‘r’... -
Page 33: Ss_01- Enable Auto Status Mode
NTI VEEMUX DVI 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 34: Ao-Read Audio Connection For Output Port
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH AO-Read Audio Connection for Output Port Command: Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 ‘A’ ‘O’ Space Output – first digit Output – second digit <CR> (0x41) (0x4F) (0x20) (0x30…0x32) (0x30…0x39) (0x0D) -
Page 35: Av- Set Audio Volume For Output Port
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH AV- Set Audio Volume for Output Port Command: Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 ‘A’ ‘V’ Space Output – 1st digit Output – 2nd digit ‘,’... -
Page 36: Web Interface
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Web Interface A user may control the connections of the VEEMUX using a Web Interface via any web browser (see page 1 for supported web browsers). With the VEEMUX connected to a LAN through an Ethernet cable, a user can access the web interface controls inside the VEEMUX. -
Page 37: Main Menu
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH With a successful login, the main menu and Video Switch page will appear. Main Menu The VEEMUX main menu provides control over all functions of the switch. The administrative menu includes options not available to other users with limited privileges. When logged in a user without administrative privileges, only the SWITCH, LOGOUT, and SUPPORT menu options will be available. -
Page 38: Video Switch Page
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Video Switch Page The Video Switch page (Figure 16) displays the active connections (shown in orange) and enables the user to control the video connections of the VEEMUX. Up to 100 different connection configurations can be saved and later recalled by any connection method. -
Page 39: Administration
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Administration The Administration section provides links to pages for all configuration options in the VEEMUX switch. Only the user ROOT and users with administrative privileges have access to this section. The administration section is broken up into 10 topics: System Assign the switch name and serial port communication settings Network... -
Page 40: Network Configuration
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Network Configuration ON the Network Configuration page, under Administration, the administrative user can configure the VEEMUX web interface connection. This will provide access to control of the VEEMUX from any web-accessible computer. Figure 18- Network Configuration page Mode –... -
Page 41: Video Input Names
NTI VEEMUX DVI 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”. With this box empty, only secure shell web access will be allowed. -
Page 42: Video Output Names
NTI VEEMUX DVI 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 20- 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 43: Scanning Sequences
NTI VEEMUX DVI 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). The page displays: output number being configured the Scanning Sequence function status for that output... - Page 44 NTI VEEMUX DVI 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. Solution: 1.
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Page 45: User Config
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH User Config From the Administration menu, select the User Config to display a list of the users that have been configured on the VEEMUX. To add a user, select “Add New User”. To change the configuration of a user, select the Username, or “Edit”. To delete a user, select “Delete”... -
Page 46: Ddc Options
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH DDC Options From the Administration menu, the DDC Options page can be displayed. DDC enables the video source to get EDID information from the display device. This enables the video source to automatically select the optimal resolution for the display by receiving, at power up, information from the display device concerning its resolution specifications. -
Page 47: Hot Plug Options
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Notes: A Blu-Ray player, and any other video source with protected content, must use "Direct" DDC option and can be connected to only one output port at a time. In order for the video sources to correctly receive the EDID information from the switch at boot-up, the switch must be powered-up before all attached video sources. -
Page 48: Video Optimization
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Video Optimization (Applicable to models 4x4, 16x16, and 32x32 only) From the Administration menu, the Video Optimization page can be displayed. This page enables the administrator to improve the video quality of a PC (input) as viewed on a monitor (output). Note: It is not recommended that the user change the video quality of a connection while in the web interface... -
Page 49: Update Firmware
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Update Firmware From the Administration menu, the Update Firmware page can be displayed. The Update Firmware page shows the current version of the firmware and enables the Administrator to update the firmware to the latest version available. Note Version Number Here Figure 27- Update Firmware page WARNING: Failure to carefully follow these directions can permanently damage the VEEMUX. -
Page 50: Standby Mode
NTI VEEMUX DVI 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. Figure 28- VEEMUX in Standby Mode By simply selecting “Standby”... -
Page 51: Support
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Support The Support link on the menu drops down to two choices, Manual and Downloads. The Manual link will open the pdf manual for the VEEMUX. The Downloads link will open the firmware downloads page for the SM-8X8-DVI Video Matrix Switch at NTI. -
Page 52: Web Interface With Audio Support
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Web Interface With Audio Support Models with audio support have additional control built in. An additional web page is provided to separately control audio connections if so desired. Control connections together or separately Volume Control Figure 32- Audio Switch page There is a checkbox provided that allows the user to choose between controlling audio along with video connections, or controlling them separately. -
Page 53: Device Discovery Tool
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH 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 54: Infrared Remote Control
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL The IRT-UNV Infrared Remote Control allows the user to remotely and intuitively control up to 15 NTI SM-nXm-DVI(A)-LCD DVI video matrix switches, providing the ability to route connections, save and recall switch configurations, and put the switch into Standby. -
Page 55: Buttons
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Buttons The IRT-UNV Infrared Remote Control user interface consists of a keypad with 29 buttons. The buttons have the following functions: • Numerical Values (0-9) Selects port numbers (for IN, OUT) Selects memory locations (for saved configurations) •... -
Page 56: Operation
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH • AUDIO (Applies to models with audio support only) Pressed prior to entering a port switch command Applies the command to the audio signals only (by default, port switch commands are applied to both Audio and Video) •... -
Page 57: Jump To Input
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Examples: Change connection of Output 1 from Input 1 to Input 3: <OUT> + <1> + wait 2 seconds + <IN+> + <IN+> <OUT> + <1> + <ENTER> + <IN+> + <IN+> (must press <IN+> within 5 seconds of pressing <ENTER>) <1>... -
Page 58: Save And Recall
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Save and Recall The SM-8X8-DVI-LCD video matrix switches provide the ability to save and recall up to 10 switch configurations (up to 100 in the 16X16 and 32X32 models). The switch configurations define the current port connections, volume control settings, and video blank status. -
Page 59: Technical Specifications For Irt-Unv
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH 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 Check battery outputs or inputs •... -
Page 60: General Technical Specifications
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Video Video Amplifier Bandwidth 165MHz Input Video Signal 1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal 5 volts p-p (TTL) Single Link Range 1080p/1920 x 1200 DVI Connector DVI-I 29 pin female Audio (Audio Switches Only) Audio Connector 3.5mm jack Audio Signal Type... -
Page 61: Index
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH INDEX optimize video..............42 audio connections ..............8 audio control-infrared ............52 password ................31 audio control-web interface..........46 rack mounting ..............4 Backup................34 reboot................. 45 baud rate................18 Restore ................34 control options ..............9 RS232 pinout ..............
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