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Hall Research Technologies Genesis Series User Manual

16x16 and 8x8 vga/hdtv video matrix switch with front panel, rs232, and optional audio & ip control
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16x16 and 8x8 VGA/HDTV Video Matrix Switch with
Front Panel, RS232, and Optional Audio & IP Control
* This user's manual pertains to a variety of the Hall
Research Genesis™ Line of 16x16 and 8x8 matrix switches that
are constructed in a compact 2 RU chassis
© Copyright 2010. Hall Research Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 Research Genesis™ Line of 16x16 and 8x8 matrix switches that are constructed in a compact 2 RU chassis UMA1137 Rev. F © Copyright 2010. Hall Research Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 1163 Warner Ave Tustin, CA 92780 Ph: (714)641-6607 Fax: (714)641-6698...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Genesis™ Matrix Switches Table of Contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL ....................... 4 1.0 GENERAL ........................5 1.1 F ........................5 EATURES 2.0 INSTALLATION ......................6 2.1 I & V ................6 NPUT UDIO IDEO ONNECTIONS 2.1.1 AV inputs on standard unit.................. 6 2.1.1.1 Video inputs ........................
  • Page 4 Hall Research Technologies, Inc. 3.1.2 Making Audio and Video Routings or “Ties” ............. 19 3.1.2.1 Making a tie by Input....................20 Video and Audio to follow each other..................20 Video only or Audio only ....................... 20 3.1.2.2 Making a tie by Output ....................20 Video and Audio to follow each other..................
  • Page 5 Genesis™ Matrix Switches 3.2.12.1 To read or set date & time:..................30 3.2.12.2 Scheduling Auto recall of Preset Patterns .............. 30 3.2.12.3 To read or set a schedule ..................31 3.2.13 Routing RS-232 Communication through the Matrix ........32 3.2.13.1 Basics of Serial Communication with the Outputs ..........32 3.2.13.2 Commands for Serial Communication with each Output ........

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This nual This user’s manual covers several variations of the Hall Research Genesis™ 8x8 and 16x16 VGA/HD matrix switches. The Video matrix comes in various configurations specified by a part number defined as follows. Since this is an all- encompassing user’s manual, portions of this guide may not pertain to any...

  • Page 7: General

    Genesis™ Matrix Switches 1.0 General The Genesis™ series refers to compact, high-end matrix switches for video and audio. The matrices are used for cross-point switching of video and audio signals. The switch provides 8 or 16 video (and audio) outputs, each capable of independently displaying any of 8 or 16 inputs in any combination.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Hall Research Technologies, Inc. 2.0 Installation The matrix is housed in a 2RU 19” wide rack mountable enclosure. All of I/O, control, and the power connections are on the rear of the unit. Figure 1 – Rear panel of the standard matrix showing all the connections 2.1 Input Audio &...

  • Page 9: Audio Inputs

    Control Panel > Display Settings > Advanced > Monitor tab. An alternative method is a hardware solution which does not require any changes to the PC’s display settings. Hall Research manufactures EDID Emulators that are constructed as simple HD15 pass-through adapters.

  • Page 10: Av Inputs On Units With Rj45

    JA (RJ45 with Audio). 2.1.2.1 RJ45 input with Video and Power The JP units are compatible with Hall Research’s Mini-Cat® series of senders. The Matrix can also send power to one channel senders via the CAT5 cable so that no external power supply would be needed. This is applicable to senders...

  • Page 11: Rj45 Input With Video And Audio

    Cat5 from Receiver or Matrix Switch 2.1.2.2 RJ45 input with Video and Audio The JA units are compatible with Hall Research’s UVA series of senders. These senders transmit VGA video and audio to the matrix. The audio is received as a balanced signal and is immune to noise pickup or ground noise.

  • Page 12: Output Audio & Video Connections

    Hall Research Technologies, Inc. PART NUMBER UVA-WP VGA + Audio Sender on a single-gang Wallplate. Has one RJ45 output. Comes with Power supply. If source has 5v on pin 9 per VESA standard, unit can be port powered without attaching the supply.

  • Page 13: Av Outputs On Standard Unit

    2.2.2 AV outputs on units with RJ45 Currently there are three types of RJ45 output configurations possible. Please contact Hall Research sales for availability and delivery information. The model number designates the outputs either as: JP (video on RJ45 with power)

  • Page 14: Rj45 Output With Video And Power (Jp)

    SD/HDTV for up to 1000 ft and resolutions up to 1080p. 2.2.2.2 RJ45 output with Video and Audio (JA) The JA units are compatible with Hall Research’s URA series of receivers. The audio is sent as balanced signal and is immune to noise pickup or ground noise.

  • Page 15: J45 Output With Video And Rs232 Serial (Jr)

    #1. 2.2.2.3 J45 output with Video and RS232 Serial (JR) The JR units are compatible with Hall Research’s UR232 series of receivers for unidirectional (send only) RS-232 communications. For bidirectional communications, please contact Hall Research sales for the compatible receiver.

  • Page 16: Control Inputs

    Hall Research Technologies, Inc. purchase a compatible power cord or use an adapter. The Matrix supports both 110 V, 60 Hz and 220 V, 50 Hz power systems. There is a power on indicator light on the front panel Figure 7 –IEC320 / C6 power cord 2.4 Control Inputs...

  • Page 17: Primary Rs-232 Control Port

    TX RX and Ground. Optional current limited 12v DC may also be provided (max rated output current of 50 maDC) that can be used to power external keypads or control devices, please contact Hall Research if you need to draw power from this connector.

  • Page 18: Units With Ip Control

    Hall Research Technologies, Inc. 2.4.2 Units with IP control Matrices with the letter ‘I’ in the control block of the part number are equipped with 10/100 base-T Ethernet connection and can be controlled via IP. They also have the primary RS-232 serial control port on the screw terminal input. The command set for controlling the matrix via the IP port is exactly the same as the RS-232 port.

  • Page 19: Viewing Audio And Video Routings Or "Ties

    Genesis™ Matrix Switches All of the front panel switches have built-in LEDs that help in the operation. The functions of front panel are carefully designed for intuitiveness. With just a little practice, one can learn to quickly monitor and control the matrix. 3.1.1 Viewing Audio and Video Routings or “Ties”...

  • Page 20: Viewing Ties By Video Only

    Hall Research Technologies, Inc. … To View from output side Press and release any output button, the backlit LED of that button will light, and if that output’s video and audio are tied to one particular input, that input LED will also light.

  • Page 21: Viewing Ties By Audio Only

    Genesis™ Matrix Switches When you are done viewing ties, to exit you can hit ENTER. If you don’t hit any buttons, then after 8 sec the view function times out and all the input and output LEDs will go out. 3.1.1.3 Viewing ties by Audio only Press and release the AUD and/or VID buttons so that the backlit LED of the AUD button is lit and the VID button is off...

  • Page 22: Making A Tie By Input

    Hall Research Technologies, Inc. 3.1.2.1 Making a tie by Input Video and Audio to follow each other Make sure both VID and AUD LEDs are lit, indicating that your changes will be synchronized (audio and video are together). Video and audio will be routed to the same input channel.

  • Page 23: Video Only Or Audio Only

    Genesis™ Matrix Switches Video only or Audio only Press and release the AUD and/or VID buttons so that the backlit LED of the desired button is lit and the other one is off. Follow the same procedure as described above. 3.1.3 Recalling Presets (routing patterns) The number of presets accessible from front panel is the same as # of inputs (however through the IP or Serial port, the unit can store and recall up to 16...

  • Page 24: To Set The Audio Output Level To High (+4Dbu)

    Hall Research Technologies, Inc. 3.1.7 To set the audio output level to high (+4dBu) This function is applicable to units with Pro Audio option only. The matrix’s Audio outputs can be globally set for high pro-audio line levels of (+4dBu).

  • Page 25: Using The Front Panel Vu Meter

    Genesis™ Matrix Switches 3.1.8.1 Using the Front Panel VU meter All units with audio option have this feature. Enter the audio adjustment mode as described above. The bottom row of LEDs (output channel row) indicates the sound level. The indicated gain/attenuation is based on the matrix’s internal reference level of -10dBV (standard line-level).

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Input Audio Gain Or Attenuation

    Hall Research Technologies, Inc. 3.1.8.2 Adjusting the input audio Gain or attenuation Enter the audio adjustment mode as described above. Initially the audio gain level at the input is set to 0 db (gain of 1). Press and release the ▲ or ▼ button to change the gain settings. Each push is about 1dB change (see graph below).

  • Page 27: Control Commands (Rs-232 And Ip)

    Most PCs and notebooks do not have a serial port. So to program the Matrix Switch you may need a USB to RS-232 Serial converter. These are available from Hall Research (Model USB-RS232-1). Figure 15 – USB to RS-232 Adapter Use Figure 8 to connect the unit to the PC’s serial port.

  • Page 28: Naming Functions

    Hall Research Technologies, Inc. 3.2.1 Naming Functions The matrix unit can be named. Its name can be up to 10 characters long. To assign or retrieve a unit name: NU<cr> stands for Name Unit Command: Response: xxxxxxxxxx (current name up to 10 characters) Rename unit: No change<cr>...

  • Page 29: To Make An Audio Tie

    Genesis™ Matrix Switches 3.2.2.2 To make an audio tie: CAn,m<cr> stands for Connect Audio n = output, m= input Command: Note: Unit accepts leading zeros in the numbers. Spaces are ignored. To check the source of a particular output, omit the input channel and just enter CAn<cr>. CAn,m<cr>...

  • Page 30: Rebooting The System

    Hall Research Technologies, Inc. Note: Restore Factory command will clear all ties, presets, schedule settings, and unit name. -AP units with input volume adjustment will set input volume to 0 dB (gain of 1) on all channels. Upon completion of this command, all LEDs on the front panel will flash on and off.

  • Page 31: To Read Volume Units (Vu Sound Level) Of Output #1

    Genesis™ Matrix Switches 3.2.8 To Read Volume Units (VU sound level) of output #1 This command returns the height of hypothetical bar LED indicator having a height of 16 segments. It will return a number from 0 to 16 with 10 being 0 db levels.

  • Page 32: Real Time Clock Functions

    Hall Research Technologies, Inc. 3.2.12 Real Time Clock Functions 3.2.12.1 To read or set date & time: DS<cr> stands for Date Set Command: Response: Friday 09/18/08 12:27:15pm Enter the year (00-99): Hit Enter if you want to keep previous value; hit Esc to exit...

  • Page 33: To Read Or Set A Schedule

    Genesis™ Matrix Switches 3.2.12.3 To read or set a schedule SS<cr> stands for Schedule Set (current schedule is displayed) Command: Response: ------------------ Weekday ------------------ (on/off) (on/off) indicates if the Schedule is in-effect or Timer1 = 06:00am Preset Pattern = 1 not.

  • Page 34: Routing Rs-232 Communication Through The Matrix

    Hall Research Technologies, Inc. if “5” was entered (schedule off). Response: Schedule setting is OFF<cr>. if “ESC” was entered (Quit). Response: Quit schedule setting<cr>. 3.2.13 Routing RS-232 Communication through the Matrix The Matrices with the -JR Option are capable of sending serial commands to each of the outputs.

  • Page 35: Commands For Serial Communication With Each Output

    Genesis™ Matrix Switches To send commands out to the remote device (1~16), the user can issue a transmit command followed by a string of characters (ASCII or Hex), these characters are stored in the UART’s output buffer. The user’s string must end with a special “Terminal Character”...

  • Page 36: Ip Control Basics

    Hall Research Technologies, Inc. The matrix stores the last 64 bytes received from the target in a receive FIFO, then upon receipt of this command it sends whatever it has (as binary) out to the user. Nothing if the buffer is empty.

  • Page 37: Ip Setup Commands Using The Rs-232 Serial Port

    Genesis™ Matrix Switches Port 1001 by default is used to control the matrix (this port number can be changed as part of the IP Settings). The commands used to control the matrix are the same as those through the RS-232 Serial port. 3.2.14.1 IP Setup Commands using the RS-232 Serial Port IP interface on the matrix has a unique MAC-address, and it must be assigned a valid IP-address to function properly on the network.
  • Page 38 Hall Research Technologies, Inc. OK ..........if command completed successfully. Error................if command failed. To get the current subnet mask: GNM <cr> stands for Get Net Mask. Command: 255.255.255.0 Response: To set a subnet mask: SNM255.255.255.0 <cr> stands for Set Net Mask.

  • Page 39: Ip Configuration Through Port 23

    Genesis™ Matrix Switches If you change the IP address, Subnet mask, etc., the changes do not take effect unless you reboot the unit. You can do this by unplugging the AC from the unit and reconnecting it in a few seconds, or by using the FB command discussed earlier.
  • Page 40 Hall Research Technologies, Inc. To get the current gateway IP address: <CTRL-B> GGI <CR> Command: <CTRL-B> A 192.168.123.122 <CR> Response: To set a new gateway IP address: <CTRL-B> GGI192.168.123.125 <CR> Command: To get the current subnet mask: <CTRL-B> GNM <CR>...
  • Page 41 Genesis™ Matrix Switches Note on IP Settings through port 23 If you are unable to access the unit’s port 23 from your PC using the matrix’s default or last known IP address, it could be that the IP address of the matrix is not compatible on your LAN.

  • Page 42: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Contact Hall Research Technical Support at 714-641-6607 or via email or web. If you need to ship your matrix switch for repair, make sure to get a Return Material...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Genesis™ Matrix Switches 5.0 Specifications Video Inputs 8 or 16 HD15 female connectors Video Outputs 8 or 16 HD15 female connectors Resolutions Supported PC resolutions up to 1900x1200 @ 60 Hz & HDTV to 1080p Video Levels -0.3v to 0.7v (1 V p-p) on RGB, 0 to 5v DC on Sync Audio Inputs Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Levels...

  • Page 44: Appendix 1 - Front Panel Quick Reference Guide

    Hall Research Technologies, Inc. Appendix 1 – Front Panel Quick Reference Guide Figure 18 – Control buttons on the front panel Function Procedure View ties or Make ties Hit VID and/or AUD buttons to light desired Hit any of the INPUT or OUTPUT Buttons...

  • Page 45: Appendix 2 - Command Summary

    Genesis™ Matrix Switches Appendix 2 – Command Summary Command Function COn,m Connect Output (both A&V). n = output, m= input Omitting ,m will show current connections Substitute * for n to tie all outputs Substitute 0 for m to blank and mute that output CVn,m Connect Video output.
  • Page 46 Hall Research Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 48 Product Designed and Made in the USA...

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