SMART-AVI CATXPro Installation Manual

SMART-AVI CATXPro Installation Manual

64-port hdtv cat5 matrix switch with rs-232, ir, usb, tcp/ip and touch control

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CATXPro
64-port HDTV CAT5 Matrix Switch
with RS-232, IR, USB, TCP/IP and Touch Control
For WUXGA, Component Video, Composite Video and S-Video with full stereo
audio support and full IR/RS232 non-blocking matrix switching
Switch up to 64 remote devices to 64 remote displays located up to 1,000 feet away.
www.smartavi.com

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual CATXPro 64-port HDTV CAT5 Matrix Switch with RS-232, IR, USB, TCP/IP and Touch Control For WUXGA, Component Video, Composite Video and S-Video with full stereo audio support and full IR/RS232 non-blocking matrix switching Switch up to 64 remote devices to 64 remote displays located up to 1,000 feet away.
  • Page 2: Control Options

    Cat5/6 UTP cable. • Integral UTP distribution • 9U rackmounted chassis CATXPro is capable of connecting to as many • Uses easy to install, inexpensive CAT-5/5e/6/7/8 as 64 video sources via transmitters and 64 • Maximum extension of 1,000 feet (300m)
  • Page 3: Ordering Information

    Ordering Information PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION CSWX16X16S CAT5 Audio/Video and IR/RS232 16 IN X 16 OUT Matrix with RS-232 Control. Includes: [CSWX16X16, (SM-CSW) & (CCPWR06US)] CSWX16X32S CAT5 Audio/Video and IR/RS232 16 IN X 32 OUT Matrix with RS-232 Control. Includes: [CSWX16X32, (SM-CSW) & (CCPWR06US)] CSWX16X48S CAT5 Audio/Video and IR/RS232 16 IN X 48 OUT Matrix with RS-232 Control.
  • Page 4: Application Diagram

    Require Complete Silence) Application Diagram HDTV Display CRT Display Security Monitor Television LCD Display ...up to 64 Outputs XTPro Receiver CONTROL Total 1,000 Feet CATXPro XTPro Transmitter Infrared TCP/IP RS-232 ...up to 64 Inputs Security Camera Camera Gaming Console Laptop DVR Player...
  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation Connecting XTAV transmitter Connecting The Transmitter 1. Connect the output of the computer video card to the video input of the transmitter using the included male to male video cable. 2. Connecttheoutputofthecomputeraudiocardtothe audio input of the transmitter using 3.5mm audio male to male audio cable.
  • Page 6: Connecting The Receiver

    Installation (continued) Connecting XTWALL Transmitter Connecting The Transmitter 1. Connect the output of the computer video card to the video input of the transmitter using the included male to male video cable. 2. Connect the output of the computer audio card to the audio input of the transmitter using 3.5mm audio male to male audio cable.
  • Page 7 Installation (continued) Connecting the XTPro transmitter Connecting The Transmitter 1. Connect the output of the computer video card to the video input of the transmitter using the included male to male video cable. 2. Connect the output of the computer audio card to the audio input of the transmitter using 3.5mm audio male to male audio cable.
  • Page 8: Ower Supply

    Impe ower Supply Installation (continued) emote Control RMT- Connecting the XTPro-XTREEM receiver Connecting The Receiver 1. Connect CAT5 cable (coming from the transmitter) to the back of the receiver. Diagram 2. Connect a display monitor to the VGA out connectors on the front of the receiver. 3.
  • Page 9 2 Connect the CAT5 cable to the RJ45 and mark each cable with the number of the receivers 3 REPEAT steps for all receivers cables After all connection are made, you can turn on the CATXPro, on the front on the units 2 leds will show normal operation of the unit Connecting the Control Communication Cable: RS-232 Each unit can be controlled by a RS-232 port connected from the back of the chassis.
  • Page 10 CAT5 Preparation The CATXPro is a point to point video extender/switcher. The system does not allow to connecting the Cat5 via hubs or any kind of switches that the point to point connection need be maintained. The 16 RJ45 ports on the front of the CATXPro are output ports, providing connectivity to the XTPro or XT-AV receiver.
  • Page 11: Software Operation

    Software Operation Find the Installation CD that came with your CATXPro unit. This CD has the SmartControlPro software that you will need in order to control the unit using a computer. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM. On the CD you should see: •...
  • Page 12 Software Operation (continued) Inputs/Outputs: Enter the number of Inputs/Outputs your CATXPro has. For now, although the CATXPro can have up to 64 inputs and 64 outputs, we will assume that there are 16 inputs and 16 outputs. Com Port: Select the appropriate com port that your computer is using to access the router.
  • Page 13 CATXPro Panel: This is probably the simplest way to route the connections. Simply click on the cross point itself. The input on the left will then be routed to the output above.
  • Page 14 1. Click on the Record button (last button shown above). A blinking “recording” message below this button will be displayed to indicate that all routes are being recorded. 2. Select the desired cross points. (See CATXPro Routing for details on making these routes.) There is no limit on the number of routes you may record.
  • Page 15: Controlling With Ir

    You have the option of controlling the CATXPro via Remote Control. The remote is used to control the CATXPro. The SM-EYE must be connected to the CATXPro ( this is an optional connector not always available in all boxes) in order to interface the remote control with the matrix.
  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Controlling the CATXPro with the SMTCP module The SMTCP-2 is an RS-232 control module that allows most SmartAVI switching matrixes to be controlled remotely via HTTP or TELNET. Manage the switching functions of your matrix with ease from anywhere in the world. With the SMTCP-2 you can save up to 10 preset input/output configurations for easy access.
  • Page 17 Controlling the CATXPro with the SMTCP module (continued) Connecting to the SMTCP-2 for the first time The first time you connect the SMTCP-2, you will need to perform the following steps to set the initial configuration. This includes establishing an HTTP connection and manually setting the IP address for the SMTCP-2.
  • Page 18: Network Setting

    Controlling the CATXPro with the SMTCP module (continued) 8. Open a web browser and navigate to the IP address that is indicated. You will be prompted to enter a username and password. 9. The default login (case sensitive) is as follows:...
  • Page 19 Controlling the CATXPro with the SMTCP module (continued) Controlling the SMTCP-2 via HTTP Once you have completed the Initial Setup for the SMTCP-2, you can now begin configuring it for your matrix. The following details the individual menu options in the web interface: Matrix Menu The matrix menu allows you to set the crosspoints for the matrix.
  • Page 20 Controlling the CATXPro with the SMTCP module (continued) Device Config Menu The device configuration menu allows you to select the type of matrix you are using, specify the dimensions of the matrix, and assign names to the inputs, outputs and presets, reset the names and reset the system to factory defaults.
  • Page 21 Controlling the CATXPro with the SMTCP module (continued) User Administration Menu The User Administration menu allows you to change the user name and password for the SMTCP-2. The default user name for the SMTCP-2 is Admin and the password is Pass.
  • Page 22 Controlling the CATXPro with the SMTCP module (continued) Connecting to the SMTCP-2 for the first time WITHOUT DHCP The first time you connect the SMTCP-2, you will need to perform the following steps to set the initial configuration. This includes establishing an HTTP connection and manually setting the IP address for the SMTCP-2.
  • Page 23: Technical Information

    Technical Information XTAV SPECIFICATIONS XTPRO SPECIFICATIONS Receiver with Video and Audio support Receiver with local monitor, Audio and IR/RS-232 support VGA Data VGA Data Format RGBHV, RGsB, YUV, Y/C, CVBS Format RGBHV, RGsB, YUV, Y/C, CVBS Up to 1900 x 1200 Resolution VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA Up to 1900 x 1200...
  • Page 24 Technical Information (continued) XTProWALL VGA Data Fromat RGBHV, RGsB, YUV, Y/C, CVBS Resolution Up to 1900 x 1200, VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA) Connector Type HD 15 socket Audio Signal Type Stero unbalanced Connector 3.5 mm jack socket RS232 DB9M TXD, RXD, Gnd. 9600 bps Power Requirements...
  • Page 25 RS-232 Specifications How to properly create an RS-232 connection between a PC and most SmartAVI RS-232 compliant devices Establish a connection to your RS-232 compliant device: Connect a straight through male to female RS-232 cable (shown on right) to the RS-232 connector on the PC.
  • Page 26 RS-232 Specifications (continued) How to properly test an RS-232 connection between a PC and most SmartAVI RS-232 compliant devices After you have established a connection to your device use the following commands:         ...
  • Page 27  RS-232 Specifications (continued)    How to properly test an RS-232 connection between a PC and most SmartAVI RS-232 compliant devices    RS-232 Commands continued:            ...
  • Page 28: Operation

    RS-232 Specifications (continued) How to properly test an RS-232 connection between a PC and most SmartAVI RS-232 compliant devices The following are example commands for the first 8 inputs and 8 outputs. The hexadecimal values of the commands are also listed. Operation Command Hexidecimal Value...
  • Page 29 RS-232 Specifications (continued) How to properly test an RS-232 connection between a PC and most SmartAVI RS-232 compliant devices input_1_output_6 / / F 0 0 M 0 6 I 0 1 <CHK> <CR> 2F 2F 46 30 30 4D 30 36 49 30 31 45 0D input_2_output_6 / / F 0 0 M 0 6 I 0 2 <CHK>...
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  • Page 31: Limited Warranty Statement

    Limited Warranty Statement A. Extent of limited warranty 1. SmartAVI Technologies, Inc. warrants to the end-user customers that the SmartAVI product specified above will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the duration of 1 year, which duration begins on the date of purchase by the customer.
  • Page 32 © Copyright 2012 Smart-AVI, All Rights Reserved NOTICE The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Smart-AVI makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose.

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