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- Page 1 ® VEEMUX Series SM-nXm-C5AV-1000 Audio/ Video Matrix Switch via CAT5 Installation and Operation Manual MAN148 Rev Date 03/12/2014...
- 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 Connectors and LEDs ..............................3 Installation ..................................4 To Mount in a Rack..............................4 Select Extenders................................9 Connect Extended Sources and Devices ........................10 Direct-Connect Source and Devices ......................... 11 Connect to the Ethernet............................. - Page 4 Terminate telnet session ............................. 33 Web Interface ................................34 Enter the Password ..............................34 Video Switch Page..............................35 Administration ................................. 37 System Configuration ............................37 Network Configuration ............................38 Video Input Names .............................. 39 Video Output Names ............................40 Scanning Sequences............................41 DDC Options................................
- Page 5 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1- XTENDEX Cable Length Limitations ..........................9 Figure 2- Connect XTENDEX Transmitters ............................. 10 Figure 3- Connect XTENDEX Receivers ............................10 Figure 4- VGA Video and Stereo Audio Source directly connected ....................11 Figure 5- VGA Display and Stereo Audio Devices directly connected ..................... 11 Figure 6- Connect the VEEMUX to the LAN ............................
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Page 6: Introduction
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 INTRODUCTION The VEEMUX® Audio/Video Matrix Switch routes audio and video inputs from many video sources to multiple displays (projectors, monitors, etc.) and speakers via inexpensive CAT5/5e/6 cable. It is capable of connecting to as many as 64 video sources via transmitters (XTENDEX Local Units) and 64 video displays via receivers (XTENDEX Remote Units) with a maximum extension of 1,000 feet between the transmitters and receivers (sold separately). -
Page 7: Materials
(such as being near industrial lighting or motors). On 64 output models, shielded CATx cables is required for all installations. Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) in the US and Canada or (330) 562-7070 (worldwide). -
Page 8: Connectors And Leds
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 CONNECTORS AND LEDS LABEL CONNECTOR/LED DESCRIPTION IR Activity Green LED Illuminates to indicate communication between the hand-held remote control and the VEEMUX IR In Sensor Receives communication from hand-held remote control Green/Red LED Illuminates green to indicate proper power to the unit and normal operation Illuminates red during system boot-up or while in standby... -
Page 9: Installation
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 INSTALLATION This NTI switch was designed to be mounted to a rack. It includes flanges to make attachment to a rack easy. To Mount in a Rack (For models SM-16X16/16X32/16X48-C5AV-1000) 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 rack screws (#10-32x3/4”, supplied). - Page 10 NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Rail assemblies are adjustable in length from 24” to 40”. Labeled XXXXX 3. Install six #10-32 cage nuts at the front of the rack in positions where the VEEMUX will be mounted (three in each side). Install four more cage nuts at the rear of the rack where the upper and lower flange holes will be located (as shown below).
- Page 11 NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 4. Install the right rail assembly. The end with the label “Right Front” mounts to the front rack support. Install only the center screw through the rail flange to the rack support and cage nut using the #10-32 x 1/2” flat head machine screw provided. (See image below.) Do not tighten at this time.
- Page 12 NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 7. Lineup the rail guides on the VEEMUX case with the slots in the front of the left and right rails and slide the VEEMUX into the rack. 8. Apply four more #10-32 x 3/4” pan-head machine screws (two for each) through the holes in the front panel, through the holes in the washer (lowermost holes only), into the cage nuts in the rack supports.
- Page 13 NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 10. Tighten the 4 screws securing the front panel to the rack. 11. Tighten securely the four screws applied to the rear rail flanges in step 5. 12. Make your cable connections according to the instructions that follow.
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Page 14: Select Extenders
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Select Extenders The VEEMUX Audio/Video CATx Matrix Switch includes ports for connecting extended video/audio sources to extended self- powered speakers and display devices. Extended Video/Audio sources, displays, and speakers can be connected using NTI XTENDEX transmitters and receivers (sold separately) as listed below: XTENDEX Models Compatible with the VEEMUX include: 600 Series (Local and Remote) -
Page 15: Connect Extended Sources And Devices
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Connect Extended Sources and Devices 1. Connect CATx cables from XTENDEX transmitters to ports marked “CATx IN”. Figure 2- Connect XTENDEX Transmitters 2. Connect CATx cables from XTENDEX receivers to ports marked “CATx OUT”. Figure 3- Connect XTENDEX Receivers... -
Page 16: Direct-Connect Source And Devices
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Direct-Connect Source and Devices The user can directly connect one audio and/or video source to the “VGA VIDEO IN 16” and “AUDIO IN 16” ports. The “Source” switch controls whether video for port 16 will come from the direct-connect source or the extended source connected through the RJ45 port at port 16. -
Page 17: Connect To The Ethernet
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Connect to the Ethernet If the Telnet Interface (page 29) or Web Interface (page 34) will be used to remotely control port connections, an Ethernet connection to the Local Area Network (LAN) must be made using CATx 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 CATx cable between the connector labeled "ETHERNET"... -
Page 18: Figure 8- Serial Connection Using Usb Console Port
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 To use the “USB CONSOLE” port, connect a USB cable (1 meter cable supplied) between the VEEMUX and your PC. Then install the drivers as described on page 18. Figure 8- Serial Connection using USB Console port... -
Page 19: Operating The Veemux
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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. -
Page 20: Lcd Menus
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 To quickly change a connection , use one of these scenarios: Press the Out button and the desired port number followed by the In button and desired port number. Then press Enter. Press the In button and the desired port number followed by the Out button and desired port number. -
Page 21: Save And Load (Recall) Config
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 The Mode parameter will let you select between a manual IP setting and a DHCP assigned dynamic IP address setting. An asterisk indicates which mode is configured, an arrow shows which mode is being selected. To change the configured setting and move the asterisk, select the desired mode and press the Enter button. - Page 22 NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 VU Meter The VU Meter selection on the LCD Menu allows the user to see what the volume level is set at for an input port. The port for which the information is displayed is indicated on the LCD below the information. Use the arrow buttons to scroll up or down to display the volume level for other audio sources.
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Page 23: Usb Console Port
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 USB Console Port The “USB Console Port” can be used for a serial control connection to your PC. Connect a USB cable (1 meter cable supplied) between the VEEMUX and your PC (page 13), you will be able to control your VEEMUX serially from a terminal console using this connection. - Page 24 NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 25: Windows 7-64 Bit Installation
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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. - Page 26 NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 27: Using The Usb Console Port
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 28: Rs232 Control
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 25) •... -
Page 29: Figure 11- Rs232 Connection With Matrix-Y-1 Cable
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 50 feet. SERIAL SERIAL SERIAL... -
Page 30: Command Protocol
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 31: Autostatus
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Autostatus When Autostatus is enabled, any output-to-input connection change in the VEEMUX will cause an Autostatus message to be sent via RS232 to the administrator. The format of the message would be "pc SW,OP:IP<CR>" Example of an Autostatus message: pc 01,01:04<CR>... -
Page 32: Sertest- Rs232 Interface Test Program
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 33: Setup Options
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 34: Ethernet Control
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 ETHERNET CONTROL Telnet Interface-Port 2000 Note: Before Telnet can be used, it must first be enabled using the WEB interface (page 38). 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. -
Page 35: Telnet Interface-Port 2005
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Telnet Interface-Port 2005 For a software control type of telnet interface session (versus operator telnet control through port 2000 as described on page 29), 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 36: Command Detail
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 37: Ca- Connect All Output Ports To Input Port
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 CA- Connect All Output Ports to Input Port Command: Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Input – 1st digit ‘C’ ‘A’ Space Input - 2nd digit <CR>... -
Page 38: Sx- Examine Connections
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 SX- Examine connections Command: Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 ‘S’ ‘X’ <CR> (0x53) (0x58) (0x0D) Response: Multiple lines, one line for each output: Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7... -
Page 39: Web Interface
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 40: Video Switch Page
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 With a successful login, the main menu and Video Switch page will appear. Hover over a radio button with the mouse to view a position indicator Blank video to an output Enable Sequences Bidirectional Data Figure 14- 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. - Page 41 NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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. FYI: See page 22 for an example of using the Outputs Scanning Sequences feature.
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Page 42: Administration
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 Network Assign all network settings for connection to LAN Video Input Names... -
Page 43: Network Configuration
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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. This is unchecked by default Figure 16- Network Configuration page IP Settings Mode –... -
Page 44: Video Input Names
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Server Settings 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 45: Video Output Names
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 18- 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 46: Scanning Sequences
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 47 NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 48: Ddc Options
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 49: Change Password
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 50: Update Firmware
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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. Figure 22- Update Firmware page WARNING: Failure to carefully follow these directions can permanently damage the VEEMUX. -
Page 51: Standby Mode
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 23- VEEMUX in Standby Mode By simply selecting “Standby”... -
Page 52: Support
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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-16xN-C5AV-1000 Video Matrix Switch via CAT5 at NTI. -
Page 53: Device Discovery Tool
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 DEVICE DISCOVERY TOOL In order to easily locate NTI Devices 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. Either click on the link or browse the CD to locate the NTIDiscover.jar file. -
Page 54: Infrared Remote Control
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL The IRT-UNV Infrared Remote Control (optional) allows the user to remotely and intuitively control up to 15 NTI SM-16Xn-C5AV-1000 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 AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 • SCAN Pressed to toggle the scan enable/disable feature for the selected port Must be preceded by an output port number (1 or 2 digits), or the * (Asterisk) button to toggle all ports Note: If the dwell time for a port is set for 0 seconds, it will not be scanned (page 41) •... -
Page 57: Jump To Input
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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” button is pressed prior to the port number, the “ENTER”... -
Page 58: Save And Recall
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Save and Recall The VEEMUX provides the ability to save and recall up to 100 switch configurations. The IRT-UNV IR Remote can be used to access these configurations by using the “SAVE” and “RECALL” buttons. To save a configuration, press the “SAVE”... -
Page 59: Technical Specifications
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CATx CATx Connectors RJ45 for CAT5, 5e, 6 or 7 Distance Limitations Depends on combinations of extenders connected- see page 9 Video (Local Ports) Video Connector HD15 female Video Resolution 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz 16 outputs: 175MHz Video Bandwidth... -
Page 60: Technical Specifications
RoHS, CE 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 61: Index
NTI VEEMUX AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 INDEX baud rate, 23 Rackmounting, 4 change password, 44 reboot, 47 control options, 14 RS232 pinout, 23 DDC, 43 RS232 port, 3 Device Discovery Tool, 48 Scanning Sequences, 41 drivers-USB, 18 SerTest, 27 Ethernet, 12 source switch, 11 firmware, 45...
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