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NETWORK 1275 Danner Dr Tel:330-562-7070 TECHNOLOGIES Aurora, OH 44202 Fax:330-562-1999 INCORPORATED www.networktechinc.com ® VEEMUX Series SM-nXm-AV-LCD Audio/Video Matrix Switch Installation and Operation Manual MAN069 Rev Date 7/19/2007...
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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction..................................1 Basic Operation ................................1 Supported Web Browsers............................1 Ordering Information..............................1 Optional Features ..............................1 Materials ..................................2 Cables..................................2 Default User Name and Passwords ..........................2 Features and Functions..............................3 Installation..................................4 Connect the Sources ..............................4 Connect the Monitors and Speakers ...........................
The VEEMUX-A Audio/Video Matrix switch is built to a specific size ranging from 8 to 32 inputs and 2, 4, 8, 12, or 16 outputs. Simply order a SM-nXm-AV-LCD where the “n” in the part number represents the number of inputs and the “m” in the part number represents the number of outputs.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Materials Materials Supplied with this kit: NTI SM-nXm-AV-LCD Audio/Video Matrix switch • IEC Line cord, country specific • 4- #10-32 x 3/4" pan head screws and 10-32 cagenuts (server cabinet mounting hardware) • CD with: a pdf file of this owner's manual •...
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Front View of VEEMUX-A 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 VEEMUX Network Tech nologies Inc MENU ENTER Rear View of VEEMUX-A AUDIO OUT (USER) AUDIO IN (CPU) ETHERNET NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED 1275 Danner Dr Tel:330-562-7070 Aurora, OH 44202 Fax:330-562-1999...
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH INSTALLATION Connect the Sources Turn OFF power to all video sources (inputs) that will be connected to the VEEMUX-A before connecting or disconnecting any cables. For each video source, connect a VEXT-xx-MM cable from the video port of the source to a video input ("VIDEO 1") of the VEEMUX-A (see Fig.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Connect the Monitors and Speakers Connect a video output device to the port labeled MONITOR 1 on the rear of the VEEMUX-A (see Fig. 2). Repeat step 6 for remaining output devices (monitors). Connect audio output device (speakers) to port labeled AUDIO OUT 1. Repeat step 8 for remaining audio output devices, connecting them to any remaining AUDIO OUT ports.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Connect to the Ethernet If the Telnet Interface (page 14) or Web Interface (page 22) will be used, an Ethernet connection to the Local Area Network (LAN) must be made using Cat5 cable with RJ45 connectors attached. Wiring between connectors should be straight through (pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, etc..) Connect a Cat5 cable between the connector labeled "ETHERNET"...
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH CONTROL OPTIONS The VEEMUX-A Audio/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 the Front Panel LCD with Keypad, RS232, and Ethernet connection built-in. If desired, the Infrared Remote option may be requested at the time of the order.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Connecting audio only • To make an audio connection without changing the current video connection, use any of the following commands: <OUT>, <▼>, <▼>, Single digit output port number, <IN> or <ENTER>, Single digit input port number, <ENTER>. Ex: <OUT>...
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Menu Button The Menu button is used to configure the RS-232 port. The baud rate is selected from the “Baud Rate Menu.” To access this menu, use the command: • <MENU>, the <1> key Next, press the keypad number corresponding with the desired baud rate: <1>...
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/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 11) •...
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Command Protocol CPU controller commands supported by the unit are defined below. All commands should be terminated with a <CR> (carriage return). When a command is sent, the entire string is echoed back to the host along with a response from the addressed unit as shown in the command definitions table below.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Matrix Switcher’s Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP and Vista The Matrix Switcher’s Control Program is an easy and powerful graphical program that controls NTI matrix switches through an RS232 interface. The Matrix Switcher’s Control Program is downloaded by clicking on the link "Download Matrix Switcher’s Control Program"...
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Ethernet Operations Selection Description Set Unit IP Address - enter the desired IP address in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format - number of digits is minimum 1 and maximum 3 for each field. Leading zeroes are accepted Set Unit Subnet Mask - enter the desired IP address in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format - number of digits is minimum 1 and maximum 3 for each field.
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH The following commands are now available: Command Reply Description H(elp) or Displays the list of commands Help h(elp) CS nn,mm *<CR> Connect One Output nn To Input mm CA nn *<CR> Connect All Outputs To Input nn Read Connection For Output.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/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 14), connect to the VEEMUX through the current IP address at port 2005. To do this, a connection to port 2005 must first be enabled (see Web Setup on page 26).
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Web Interface A user may control the connections of the VEEMUX-A using a Web Interface via any web browser (see page 1 for web supported browsers). With the VEEMUX-A connected to a LAN through an Ethernet cable, a user can access the web interface controls inside the VEEMUX-A.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Video Switch Page Figure 9- Web interface Video Switch page The Video Switch page (above) displays the active connections (shown in orange) and enables the user to control the audio and video or just the video connections of the VEEMUX-A. (To change audio connections separately, see page 19.) Up to 100 different connection configurations can be saved and later recalled by any connection method.
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH To save a configuraton, from the Stored Configurations user interface, use the drop-down list to select the desired slot (numbers 0-99) to save the active configuration into and press the Save button. Note: This will save the currently active configuration on the VEEMUX-A.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Audio Switch Page To change audio connections only, the Audio Switch page (right) enables the user to control the audio connections independently of the video connections. Note: If Scan Mode is enabled for the output port being connected to, changes to that output port connection will not be accepted.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Setup Pages These settings enable the user to configure the VEEMUX-A web interface connection. This change will take a few seconds and automatically redirect the user to the IP address specified. Note: Since the webserver will be restarting all active connections will be logged out. The Website Timeout option controls how long an inactive web connection will stay logged in.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Input Names The Input Names pages (Video and Audio) enable the Administrator to change the names of the video and audio input ports displayed on the Switch page. To change an input port name, enter the name of the port for the desired input port number, and press "Save".
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Outputs Scanning Sequences Figure 15- Outputs Scanning Sequences page The Outputs Scanning Sequences 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 the Scan Mode status of each input (ON/OFF)
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Example of using Outputs Scanning Sequences Problem: A synchronous scan is desired for all outputs with a dwell time of 30 minutes per input, and no two outputs should be looking at the same input at any given time. Solution: 1.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Update Firmware For updating the Ethernet Control, use this section and insert the file v1_x.bin For updating the Front Panel LCD, use this section and insert the file rmtlcd_va_1_x. hex Figure 16- Web interface Update Firmware page The Update Firmware page (located in the main menu under "ADMINISTRATION") shows the current version of the firmware for the Web interface (Fig-16-upper) and for the Front panel (Fig-16-lower) and enables the Administrator to update the firmware of the VEEMUX-A.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Change Password Page Figure 17- Web interface Password page Use this page to change the password for accessing the web interface. (This password is also used for the telnet interface.) Be sure to make note of the new password exactly as it is case sensitive. The password must be between 5 and 16 characters in length and can be alphabetical or numeric.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Logout Page Figure 19- Web interface Logout page This page will enable the user to end the session and close the web interface connection. Click on the "Press Here to Continue Logout" button to exit the VEEMUX-A web interface. Note: The connection will timeout automatically after a preset period of inactivity, configurable on the Web Setup page.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH DEVICE DISCOVERY TOOL In order to easily locate the VEEMUX-A on a network, 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. Click on the link or browse the CD and click on the file discover.html .
Unless otherwise specified, by default, all IRT-enabled switches will be configured as switch #1. Materials included: • IRT-64X32 Infrared Remote Transmitter for audio/video matrix switches • (2) AA Cell Batteries- installed Network Technologies Inc Features And Functions Lo Batt KEYPAD Buttons Numbered 0-9 – Used for port selection OUT –...
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH How To Use The IRT The IRT-64X32 enables the user to control the connections of up to 32 input ports and 16 output ports on up to four (4) separate NTI audio/video matrix switches. When any key is pressed, the IRT will power ON. A number key should always be pressed first unless a change to the configuration is desired (see "Set Configuration"...
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Change Output Port Press the desired port number. If there is no change in the desired output port, the output port must still be selected. As the digits are selected, the last number entered will blink. The LCD will also display the current switch number followed by the decimal point.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Set Configuration The IRT-64x32 factory default setting is 32 inputs and 16 outputs. When the batteries are changed the setting will return to the default value. At the default setting the IRT has the ability control any matrix switch with up to 32 inputs and 16 outputs without changing the configuration.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Battery Replacement The IRT has a low-battery indicator to let the user know when it is time to change the batteries. The right-hand decimal point in the LCD display will illuminate (see illustration below). This will stay illuminated while the IRT is in use until the batteries are changed or the battery charge is too low for the IRT to operate.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH DDC SUPPORT (Optional) DDC information allows the CPU to automatically select the optimal resolution for the monitor by receiving, at power up, information from the monitor concerning its resolution specifications. When DDC Support is installed, the DDC information is acquired from the monitor by the VEEMUX-A switch when the VEEMUX-A is powered-up.
HyperTerminal has been configured for connection through the correct COM port on the PC. With the HyperTerminal window open, hold the spacebar and apply power to the VEEMUX-A. A command menu and the Command prompt (>) should appear. Copyright 2006 Network Technologies Inc Flash Loader Utility v1.0 Display this help menu Clear flash Load flash with .hex file...
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Press <L> to load the firmware (hex) file. This will prepare the file for transfer to the VEEMUX-A. If the file fails to load, press the <C> key to clear the old firmware, and press <L> to load it again. When the message “Start sending file via Xmodem protocol..”' appears, the VEEMUX-A is waiting for the Firmware file to be uploaded.
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH RS232 CONNECTION CABLES Pinout of RS232 port on VEEMUX-A The VEEMUX-A RS232 serial port is a DB-9F (female) connector configured as a DCE (data communication equipment) port. The RS232 port interface signals are listed below, including equivalent CCITT V.24 identification, and signal direction: DB-9F Common CCITT...
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Pinout for Matrix-Y-1 Cable The Matrix-Y-1 cable is used to connect multiple VEEMUX-A units in a daisy-chain to a single terminal. (See RS232 Control on page 10. ) Wiring Schematic of Matrix-Y-1 cable 9D Male 9D Female 9D Male (Unit #1)
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution No Video Check power – power ON, power cable connected Check video cabling – make sure cables are secured Check connections – make sure you’re connected to an active input No Audio Check power –...
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/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 for information regarding repairs and/or returns.
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