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Genesis™ Digital Matrix Series
Audio De-embedding & Independent Routing
Built-in Server for Configuration & Control
HDCP compliant with EDID Management
CUSTOMER
SUPPORT
INFORMATION
Model HSM-I-08-08
8x8 HDMI or DVI Matrix Switcher
RS-232, IP, and Front panel Controls
HDMI 1.4 Deep-color & 3D Support
Fast-Switch™ Technology
Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439
FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698
Address: Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780
Website: www.hallresearch.com E-mail: info@hallresearch.com
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Model HSM-I-08-08 Genesis™ Digital Matrix Series 8x8 HDMI or DVI Matrix Switcher With Audio De-embedding & Independent Routing Built-in Server for Configuration & Control RS-232, IP, and Front panel Controls HDMI 1.4 Deep-color & 3D Support HDCP compliant with EDID Management Fast-Switch™...
  • Page 3 Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Hall Research and its logo are trademarks of Hall Research. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged as the property of the trademark owners. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    HSM-I-08-08 Contents 1. Introduction......................4 1.1 General ........................4 1.2 Features ........................ 5 2. Installation......................6 2.1 Package Contents ....................6 2.2 Input and Output Connections ................6 2.2 Connection Block Diagram ..................8 3. Configuration & Operation ................... 9 3.1 Front-Panel Buttons and Indicators ...............
  • Page 5 Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 7. Troubleshooting ....................32 7.1 Contacting Hall Research ..................32 7.2 Shipping and Packaging ..................33 8. Specifications ...................... 34 Appendix 1 – Front Panel Quick Reference Guide ..........35 Appendix 2 – Command Summary ................ 35...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    SPDIF outputs, ability to remove audio from HDMI outputs, comprehensive front panel controls, RS-232 and Telnet control. The HSM-I-08-08 Genesis™ Digital matrix is ideal for home theater, conference room, multimedia presentation, digital signage in retail space, and other similar settings.

  • Page 7: Features

    Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 1.2 Features • Compatible with HDMI version 1.4a (for color-depth and 3D), and DVI • HDMI Audio De-embedding & Independent Routing to SPDIF outputs • Supports a wide range of HDTV (HDMI) and PC (DVI) resolutions from 480i to 1080p and VGA to WUXGA •...

  • Page 8: Installation

    2.2 Input and Output Connections The matrix is housed in a 1RU 19” wide rack mountable enclosure. All of I/O, control, and the power connections are on the rear of the unit. Figure 2 – Rear Panel Connections (for HSM-I-08-08)
  • Page 9 Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches Using quality HDMI cables connect the inputs to video sources.  If the sources are DVI (PC) then you will need either a DVI to HDMI adapter,  or preferably, a DVI to HDMI Cable Figure 3 –...

  • Page 10: Connection Block Diagram

    HSM-I-08-08 built-in web-server that allows control of the matrix via any browser using web enabled controllers. 2.2 Connection Block Diagram Figure 5 – Connection Block Diagram Figure 6 – On Screen Display of user defined input names after switching (position and duration is configurable)

  • Page 11: Configuration & Operation

    3. Configuration & Operation 3.1 Front-Panel Buttons and Indicators An image of the front panel for the 8x8 matrix is shown below. Figure 7 – HSM-I-08-08 front panel controls & indicators The front panel can be used for the following purposes: •...

  • Page 12: Making Av Routings Or "Ties" From Front Panel

    HSM-I-08-08 If neither the VID nor the AUD button is on, the following screens will be displayed and alternated every 3 seconds. To View/Route AV Use VID/AUD Btns To turn the Matrix off, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. This is done as a precaution, so that if the power button is accidentally touched, it will not turn off the matrix! When the Matrix is off, the following screens will be shown on the LCD.

  • Page 13: Saving Presets (Routing Patterns)

    Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches NOTE HDMI video output blank/un-blank and embedded audio output active/un-active can ONLY be performed through RS-232 commands or web browser interface. When the HDMI video of a selected output is blanked, the embedded audio associated with that output will be muted. 3.3.2 Making a tie starting from the input The procedure is similar to the above but a particular input can be routed to more than one output or none at all!

  • Page 14: Control Commands (Rs-232 And Ip)

    HSM-I-08-08 4. Control Commands (RS-232 and IP) The Genesis™ Matrix can be controlled via an external control system by using either the standard RS-232 or the optional IP port. Any program capable of standard serial communication in ASCII format is capable of working with the matrix. Most PCs with Windows™...
  • Page 15 Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches Important Note on Control Commands Almost all commands issued to the Matrix will elicit a response from the Matrix once the command is accepted and execution completed. 4.1.1 Make HDMI Audio & Video ties: CVn,m<cr> stands for Connect HDMI Audio &...

  • Page 16: Preset Save And Recall Functions

    HSM-I-08-08 CA3,m<cr> CA4,m<cr> CA5,m<cr> CA6,m<cr> CA7,m<cr> CA8,m<cr> 4.1.3 Make HDMI Audio & Video ties plus SPDIF Audio ties: COn,m<cr> stands for Connect Output n to input m Command: COn,m<cr> (where n = output [1-8], m = input [1-8]) Response: Query: COn <cr>...

  • Page 17: Power Functions

    Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches CV6,m<cr> CV7,m<cr> CV8,m<cr> CA1,m<cr> CA2,m<cr> CA3,m<cr> CA4,m<cr> CA5,m<cr> CA6,m<cr> CA7,m<cr> CA8,m<cr> PSx<cr> stands for Preset Save (where x = preset 1~ 8) Command: PSx<cr> Response: 4.3 Power Functions PW1<cr> stands for Power On (where m = input [1-8]) Command: PW1<cr>...

  • Page 18: Firmware Version

    HSM-I-08-08 Issuing a factory Defaults command will set all current and preset HDMI Audio/Video ties plus SPDIF Audio ties 1 to 1 as if issuing a command COn,m where n = m = 1-8. Holding the PWR button down for 1 second while powering up the HSM Matrix will also perform a Factory Defaults.

  • Page 19: Naming Input

    Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 4.9 Naming Input NIx,[yyy]<cr> stands for naming input (where x = 1-8 Command: NIx,[yyy]<cr> [yyy] = 16 characters long) Response Query: NIx<cr> stands for naming input Query (where x = 1-8 Command: NIx,[yyy]<cr> [yyy] = 16 characters long) Response: 4.10 On Screen Display OSx<cr>...

  • Page 20: Current Status

    HSM-I-08-08 This command is useful for several purposes. For example, if you do not have HDCP compliant displays on all outputs and you try to send an input with HDCP to an output display that is not HDCP compliant, you will not get an image. This command enables you to check the status of each input and only route content that can be displayed to those outputs.

  • Page 21: Ip Control Basics

    Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 5. IP Control Basics Serial RS-232 Port Control Matrix Command Port 80 Processing HTTP Web Server Control Control Port 6324 Telnet Telnet Server Control Figure 8 – IP Control Block Diagram As shown in the figure above, the matrix can be controlled via RS232 Serial port or through an IP (Ethernet) port if equipped.

  • Page 22: Getting Device Ip Address

    HSM-I-08-08 5.1 Getting Device IP Address The HSM matrix comes preconfigured for DHCP, which means it will automatically obtain an IP address when it is connected to the LAN. It is recommended that you set a static IP on each system in order to guarantee it maintains the same address. In order to set a static IP you must first discover what DHCP address was issued and then login to reconfigure the settings.
  • Page 23 Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches Figure 10 – Control via web Interface Web interface allows the user to change/monitor matrix I/O ties, assign names to Inputs, outputs and presets as well as change IP address, assign static IP address, enable/disable password protected login etc… Preset, Input and Output names are saved permanently in matrix unless user changes it.
  • Page 24 HSM-I-08-08 Figure 11 – Video routing sub tab Blank When checked it will stop outputting HDMI signal from respective output port. HDMI Outputs Column Displays HDMI output names. You cannot change the output names (labels) here. Labels can be changed using the HDMI Outputs labels tab under labels tab.
  • Page 25 Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches Save Preset Select preset name from dropdown menu and Click Save Preset to save current tie pattern as a preset. ON/OFF These buttons show the current status of Matrix’s power and can be used to turn it on and off.
  • Page 26 HSM-I-08-08 HDMI Inputs Column Eight dropdown buttons allow user to select Input to tie to respective Output. It also shows current ties status and updates in real time. Sync A/V When checked from this tab, it will sync HDMI output with respective S/PDIF output and vice versa when checked from video tab.
  • Page 27 Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches User can assign names of his/her choice to Inputs, Outputs and Presets in this tab. Label names are limited to sixteen characters long including white spaces, and can have special symbols. Apply Each sub tab of labels tab has one Apply button to save labels on that sub tab. Click this button to save your changes after changing names.
  • Page 28 HSM-I-08-08 NAME User defined name for matrix. Name can be sixteen (16) characters including spaces and special characters. LOCATION User defined location of matrix. Location can be twenty (20) characters long including white spaces and special characters. Displays current IP address of Matrix and if DHCP is disabled, it allows user to enter new IP address.
  • Page 29 Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 5.2.3.2 OSD sub tab Please refer to Figure 15 below, for a typical screen of OSD settings sub tab, as it would appear on a Smart-Phone. Figure 15 – OSD sub tab Show /Hide OSD. OSD Type Keep OSD on for specified time in OSD Time (Timed) OR keep it on forever (Always On).
  • Page 30 HSM-I-08-08 5.2.3.3 Device sub tab Please refer to Figure 16 below, for a typical screen of Device settings sub tab, as it would appear on a Smart-Phone. Figure 16 – Device sub tab LCD Contrast Change contrast of LCD on Matrix’s front panel.
  • Page 31 Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 5.2.4 Factory Default Settings Field Value Tab in GUI Power Video Routing HDMI Input 1 HDMI_In_1 HDMI Inputs HDMI Input 2 HDMI_In_2 HDMI Inputs HDMI Input 3 HDMI_In_3 HDMI Inputs HDMI Input 4 HDMI_In_4 HDMI Inputs HDMI Input 5 HDMI_In_5 HDMI Inputs...

  • Page 32: Ip Specific Serial Commands

    HSM-I-08-08 5.3 IP Specific Serial Commands HSM matrix equipped with IP interface allows user to assign Static IP address using Serial Interface with standard RS-232. Please refer section 4 to connect PC to Matrix over serial interface. Once you are connected use following Commands to assign IP address or load factory defaults.

  • Page 33: Telnet Interface

    Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 5.3.2 Load factory defaults To load factory defaults from serial interface use following commands. FD<cr> Command: Applying settings to Matrix please wait. Response: Wait until you see following welcome message on terminal screen. “Welcome to Hall Research HSM matrix.” .”...

  • Page 34: Telnet Interface Commands

    HSM-I-08-08 Figure-17 Putty client configuration To use this interface, user must open TCP socket connection on port 6324. If PC is used as client, please use Putty telnet client to communicate with matrix. Use figure-17 for configuring putty client on windows machine. Mac and Linux users can use default telnet client.

  • Page 35: Shipping And Packaging

    Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches If you determine that your Genesis™ Matrix is malfunctioning, do not attempt to repair the unit; instead, contact Hall Research Technical Support at 714-641-6607. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    HSM-I-08-08 8. Specifications Video Standards HDMI 1.3 (1.4 compliant for video color depth and 3D), DVI (single link) Signal type TMDS video, DDC EDID (0 to 5 v TTL) Connectors HDMI Type A (Female) with Locking Video Data Rate 2.25 Gbps...

  • Page 37: Appendix 1 - Front Panel Quick Reference Guide

    Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches Appendix 1 – Front Panel Quick Reference Guide Figure 18 – Control buttons on the front panel Function Procedure View ties or Make ties  Hit any of the INPUT or OUTPUT Buttons  To change ties, hit any INPUT or OUTPUT then hit SET Recall Presets ...
  • Page 38 HSM-I-08-08 NIx,[yyy] Naming Input x = input [1 - 8], [yyy] = 16 characters long On Screen Display x = 0 - 1 = Off - On x = OSD Timer [1 – 100], Always On [101] On Screen Display On Screen Display Box position x = 0 –...
  • Page 40 © Copyright 2013. Hall Research, Inc. All rights reserved. CUSTOMER Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439 FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698 SUPPORT Mail order: Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780 INFORMATION Web site: www.hallresearch.com E-mail: info@hallresearch.com...

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