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- Page 1 ® VEEMUX Series SM-nXm-DVI-LCD DVI Video Matrix Switch Installation and Operation Manual MAN124 Rev Date 3/4/2011...
- 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 Operating the VEEMUX..............................8 Front Panel LCD with Keypad Control......................... 8 Save and Load (Recall) Config.......................... - Page 4 Channel Surfing..............................38 Jump To Input..............................39 Jump To Output..............................39 Connect Input to Multiple Outputs ........................39 Connect All ................................39 Save and Recall..............................40 Multiple Switch Control ............................40 Canceling a Command ............................40 Technical Specifications For IRT-UNV ........................41 Troubleshooting the IRT-UNV ...........................
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Page 5: Introduction
8, 16, or 32 displays. Locate computers up to 19 feet away from displays, enabling easy access to multiple servers in various locations. The “n” in the part number SM-nXm-DVI-LCD represents the number of displays. The “m” in the part number represents the number of video sources. -
Page 6: 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 • CT6182 DB9 Female-to-RJ45 Female adapter • CB4352- 5 foot CAT5 patch cable • Rack mount kit (2 Mounting ears, 6 screws-HW6137) •... -
Page 7: Features And Functions
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS FRONT VIEW OF SM-8X8-DVI-LCD System Reset OUT: 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 8: 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 9: Make All Connections
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Make All Connections 1. Connect a DVI male cable 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 OUTPUT 4... -
Page 10: 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 11: Figure 7- Attach Ac Power Cord To Veemux
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH 4. Connect the powercord to the VEEMUX and plug it in. REAR VIEW OF SM-8X8-DVI-LCD AC INPUT 100-240VAC,30W OUTPUT 8 OUTPUT 7 OUTPUT 6 OUTPUT 5 OUTPUT 4 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 RS232 (DCE) ETHERNET... -
Page 12: 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 13 NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to scroll through this list. Use the Enter Key to select a menu item. Press the List button again to exit the menu. If, while in a menu, you pause for more than 5 seconds, you will automatically exit the menu.
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Page 14: Save And Load (Recall) Config
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH 4. The fourth option in the main menu is ”Standby”. If you select Standby, the VEEMUX switch will immediately go into a power saver mode and the LCD display will go blank. It will remain in this state until 1) any button is pressed on the front panel, 2) the Standby button is pressed on the optional IR Remote Control (page 37), or 3) the “Disable Standby”... -
Page 15: 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 13) •... -
Page 16: Figure 8- 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 17: 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 18: Autostatus
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH 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 19: Matrix Operations
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Matrix Operations Selection Description Connect Video Output/User to an Input/CPU - connect an output to an input Connect All Video Outputs/Users to an Input/CPU - connect all outputs to an input Connect Audio Output/User to an Input/CPU - connect an output to an input (audio ports only) Connect All Audio Outputs/Users to an Input - connect all outputs to an input (audio ports only) -
Page 20: 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 17). -
Page 21: 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 16), 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: Terminate Telnet Session
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Terminate telnet session Command: Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 ‘X’ ‘X’ <CR> (0x58) (0x58) (0x0D) Response: Byte 1 Byte 2 <CR> ‘∗’ (0x0D) (0x2A) The unit will respond with ‘*’<CR> and close the connection, terminating the telnet session. The unit is then available for future connections. -
Page 25: Web Interface
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 26: Video Switch Page
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH With a successful login, the main menu and Video Switch page will appear. Figure 11- Main menu and Video Switch page From the menu the user can choose from several links to either view the status of the switch or change the configuration of it. As described on the following pages, each link will enable different areas of control. - Page 27 NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH To quickly clear the selected radio buttons press the Clear Changes button. This will only work if the Submit button has not already been pressed with the selections made. To quickly connect all outputs to a single input, click on the desired input. FYI: See page 22 for an example of using the Outputs Scanning Sequences feature.
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Page 28: Administration
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Administration The Administration section provides links to pages for all configuration options in the VEEMUX switch. The administration section is broken up into 8 topics: System Assign the switch name and serial port communication settings Network Assign all network settings for connection to LAN Video Input Names... -
Page 29: Network Configuration
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Network Configuration ON the Network Configuration page, under Administration, the user can configure the VEEMUX web interface connection. This will provide access to control of the VEEMUX from any web-accessible computer. Figure 13- Network Configuration page Mode –... -
Page 30: Video Input Names
NTI VEEMUX 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 31: 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 15- Video Output Names page To change an Output Name, enter the name of the port for the desired output port number, and press "Save". -
Page 32: Scanning Sequences
NTI VEEMUX 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 33 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 34: 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 35: Change Password
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Change Password From the Administration menu, the Change Password page can be displayed. This page enables the administrator to change the password used to access the VEEMUX. (This password is also used for the telnet interface.) Be sure to make note of the new password exactly as it is case sensitive. -
Page 36: 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. Figure 19- Update Firmware page WARNING: Failure to carefully follow these directions can permanently damage the VEEMUX. -
Page 37: 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 20- VEEMUX in Standby Mode By simply selecting “Standby”... -
Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: Infrared Remote Control
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL The IRT-UNV Infrared Remote Control (optional) allows the user to remotely and intuitively control up to 15 NTI SM-8X8-DVI-LCD DVI video matrix switches providing the ability to route connections, save and recall switch configurations, and put the switch into Standby. -
Page 41: 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 42: Operation
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Buttons Not Used for this product: • VIDEO • AUDIO • VOL + / - • MUTE Audio • PREV Operation Operation of the IRT-UNV is intuitive. The number of button presses required to complete any operation is kept to a minimum. -
Page 43: Jump To Input
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Jump To Input With the output port selected, a user knowing the desired input port number can enter it using the Numeric keys (0-9). Just as with using the “OUT” button, pressing the “IN” button after the number will force the command immediately. If the “IN” button is pressed prior to the port number, the “ENTER”... -
Page 44: 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 45: 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 46: Index
NTI VEEMUX DVI VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH INDEX baud rate................12 Matrix-Y-1 cable..............12 change password............... 32 password ................22 control options ..............9 rack mounting ..............5 DDC ................... 31 reboot................. 35 Device Discovery Tool ............36 RS232 pinout ..............12 firmware ................