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PM 16 x 16 Cross-Platform Modular Matrix Router
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PureLink
535 East Crescent Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Tel: 201.488.3232
Fax: 201.621.6118
Owner's Manual
PM-16X
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  • Page 1 PM Series Matrix Router Owner’s Manual PM-16X PM 16 x 16 Cross-Platform Modular Matrix Router PureLink Website : www.purelinkav.com 535 East Crescent Ave E-mail : info@purelinkav.com Ramsey, NJ 07446 Tel: 201.488.3232 For Technical Support, contact us at Fax: 201.621.6118 support@purelinkav.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PureLink by Dtrovision ABLE OF ONTENTS Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Safety Precautions --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.2 Product Introduction ----------- --------------------------------------------------------------- 1.3 Front View ------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.4 Rear View ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 2. Features and Specifications 2.1 Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.2 Router Frame Specifications --------------------------------------------------------------- 14 2.3 Input Boards Specifications ----------------------------------------------------------------...
  • Page 3 PureLink by Dtrovision Chapter 4. Operation 4.1 Front Panel LCD Touch Screen Operation ---------------- ----------------------------- 49 System Information --- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 49 Create ---------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53 System Configuration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 55 Preset ---------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59 I/O Configuration ---- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62 EDID ----------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.2 RS-232/422 Command Line Operation -------------------------------------------------...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    PureLink by Dtrovision Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Safety Precautions When using and installing Dtrovision PureLink product, adhere to the following basic safety precautions.  Read and understand all instructions before using and installing this product.  The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

  • Page 5: Product Introduction

    The PM-8X Matrix Router can support up to 2 I/O Boards of any of the above type. The PM-16X Matrix Router can support up to four I/O Boards of any of the above type. The PM-32X Matrix Router can support up to eight I/O Boards of any of the above type.

  • Page 6: Front View

    Panel and power switch are placed at the front panel as show in Figure 1-1 ➀ ➁ ➂ Figure 1-1 Front view of PM-16X enclosure ➀ 7'' LCD Touch screen control panel ➁ Power On/Off switch ➂ Foldable Handle ➀...

  • Page 7: Rear View

    Figure 1-2. Actual rear view will vary depending on the configuration of Input/Output Board type. The rear view of PM-16X in Figure 1-2 is fully populated each of CATx Input/Output Board, Fiber Input/Output Board, DVI Input/Output Board, and HDMI Input/Output Board in PM-16X main frame.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    PureLink by Dtrovision ➀ Input Board Section (6 Board options are available) ➁ Output Board Section (7 Board options are available) ➂ Independent Audio Matrix Router (Balanced or Unbalanced), 5-pin Phoenix Connector ➃ Communication Board ➄ Audio Insertion/Extraction on Input Board ➅...

  • Page 9: Features

    Total eight size of main frames are available PM-8X (up to 8x8), PM-16X (up to 16x16), PM-32X (up to 32x32), PM-48X (up to 48x48), PM-64X (up to 64x64), PM-80X (up to 80x80), PM-128X (up to 128x128) and PM-256X (up to 256x256) ▶...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    PM-8X-AD: Optional Internal 8x8 Audio Matrix Router for PM-8X PM-16X-AD: Optional Internal 16x16 Audio Matrix Router for PM-16X PM-32X-AD: Optional Internal 32x32 Audio Matrix Router for PM-32X PM-80X-AD: Optional Internal customizable up to 80x80 Audio Matrix Router for...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    PureLink by Dtrovision ▶ Audio Attenuation and Muting Every PM series Matrix Router allows volume attenuation and muting on the Audio Matrix Router's Output. ▶ Test Pattern Generator Every PM series Matrix Router provides a built-in Test Pattern Generator, enabling easy testing from the Matrix Router to the display.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    In lock-out mode, a password entered from the touch screen or special command sent from controller can disable the lock-out mode. ▶ Auto-EDID (EDID Library, Emulation) PureLink's EDID library and emulation features failsafe EDID capture & storage to provide constant and continuous EDID for source devices. ▶ Various Input/Output Choices There are five Input Board types and six Output Board types to support every conceivable digital Video format.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Optic cable to and from the PM Matrix Router using PM series Fiber Extenders. ▶ Plug-N-Play ▶ Standard 19'' Rack-mountable  PM-8X (3 RU)  PM-16X (5 RU)  PM-32X (10 RU)  PM-48X (15 RU)  PM-64X (20 RU)  PM-128X (39 RU)  PM-256X (2 Rack wide self-standing unit, 39 RU) ▶...

  • Page 14: Router Frame Specifications

    PureLink by Dtrovision 2.2 Router Frame Specification PM-8X PM-8X Frame General Specifications Maximum # of Input Board load 2 of any kind of Input Board Available Input Board HDMI, DVI, 3G/HD-SDI, VGA/Component, CATx (HDBaseT), Fiber Optic Maximum # of Output Board load...

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    PureLink by Dtrovision PM-16X PM-16X Frame General Specifications Maximum # of Input Board load 4 of any kind of Input Board Available Input Board HDMI, DVI, 3G/HD-SDI, VGA/Component, CATx (HDBaseT), Fiber Optic Maximum # of Output Board load 4 of any kind of Output Board...

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    PureLink by Dtrovision PM-32X PM-32X Frame General Specifications Maximum # of Input Board load 8 of any kind of Input Board Available Input Board HDMI, DVI, 3G/HD-SDI, VGA/Component, CATx (HDBaseT), Fiber Optic Maximum # of Output Board load 8 of any kind of Output Board...

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    PureLink by Dtrovision PM-48X PM-48X Frame General Specifications Maximum # of Input Board load 12 of any kind of Input Board Available Input Board HDMI, DVI, 3G/HD-SDI, VGA/Component, CATx (HDBaseT), Fiber Optic Maximum # of Output Board load 12 of any kind of Output Board...

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    PureLink by Dtrovision Dimensions (W x D x H) 17.1'' x 14.5'' x 25.9'' (435 x 368 x 658mm) Shipping Dimensions (with cover box) 29'' x 19'' x 33'' (737 x 483 x 832mm) Rack mounting Yes, 19'' standard rack, 15RU Weight (w/o Boards installed) 58.00 lbs (26.30 kg)

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    PureLink by Dtrovision Available Input Board HDMI, DVI, 3G/HD-SDI, VGA/Component, CATx (HDBaseT), Fiber Optic Maximum # of Output Board load 16 of any kind of Output Board Available Output Board HDMI, HDMI w/scaling, DVI, DVI w/scaling, 3G/HD-SDI, CA Tx (HDBaseT),...

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    PureLink by Dtrovision PM-128X PM-128X Frame General Specifications Maximum # of Input Board load 32 of any kind of Input Board Available Input Board HDMI, DVI, 3G/HD-SDI, VGA/Component, TABLE OF CONTENTS...

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    PureLink by Dtrovision CATx (HDBaseT), Fiber Optic Maximum # of Output Board load 32 of any kind of Output Board Available Output Board HDMI, HDMI w/scaling, DVI, DVI w/scaling, 3G/HD-SDI, CA Tx (HDBaseT), Fiber Optic Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz Redundant power supply is standard...

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    PureLink by Dtrovision PM-256X PM-256X Frame General Specifications Maximum # of Input Board load 64 of any kind of Input Board Available Input Board HDMI, DVI, 3G/HD-SDI, VGA/Component, CATx (HDBaseT), Fiber Optic Maximum # of Output Board load 64 of any kind of Output Board...

  • Page 23: Table Of Contents

    PureLink by Dtrovision MTBF 50,000 hours Cooling Fan left, right, rear Dimensions (W x D x H) 38.0'' x 14.5'' x 66.9'' (966 x 368 x 1700mm) Shipping Dimensions (with cover box) Rack mounting 2 Rack wide self-standing unit, 39RU...

  • Page 24: Input Boards Specifications

    PureLink by Dtrovision 2.3 Input Boards Specification HDMI Input Board (PM-HIS4) HDMI Input Board (PM-HIS4) Specifications Number of Port 4 HDMI ports, 4 Stereo In/out ports Connector Type Female HDMI connector, Female 3.5mm stereo jack Signal Type RGB digital Video (DVI and HDMI standards)

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    PureLink by Dtrovision DVI Input Board (PM-DIS4) DVI Input Board (PM-DIS4) Specifications Number of Port 4 DVI ports, 4 HDMI ports, 4 Stereo In/out ports Connector Type Female DVI connector, Female HDMI connector, Female 3.5mm stereo jack Signal Type RGB digital Video (DVI and HDMI standards)

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    PureLink by Dtrovision CATx (HDBaseT) Input Board (PM-CIS4) CATx (HDBaseT) Input Board (PM-CIS4) Specifications Number of Port 4 CATx ports, 4 HDMI ports, 4 Stereo In/out ports Connector Type Female RJ45 connector, Female HDMI connector, Female 3.5mm stereo jack Supported Twisted Cable Type...

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    PureLink by Dtrovision Fiber Optical Input Board (PM-FIS4) Fiber Optical Input Board (PM-FIS4) Specifications Number of Port 4 Optical ports, 4 HDMI ports, 4 Stereo In/out ports Connector Type Female 2 LC connector, Female HDMI connector, Female 3.5mm stereo jack Mode Type Supports both single mode &...

  • Page 28: Table Of Contents

    PureLink by Dtrovision 3G/HD-SDI Input Board (PM-SIS4) 3G/HD-SDI Input Board (PM-SIS4) Specifications Number of Port 4 3G/HD-SDI ports, 4 Stereo In/out ports Connector Type Female BNC connector, Female 3.5mm stereo jack Audio Extraction Via 3.5mm stereo Audio out ports Audio Insertion Via 3.5mm stereo Audio in ports...

  • Page 29: Table Of Contents

    PureLink by Dtrovision VGA/Component Input Board (PM-AIS4) VGA Input Board (PM-AIS4) Specifications Number of Port 4 VGA ports, 4 Stereo Input ports Connector Type Female 15-pin D-Sub connector, Female 3.5mm stereo jack Signal Type RGBHV or YPbPr component Video Bandwidth...

  • Page 30: Output Board Specifications

    PureLink by Dtrovision 2.4 Output Boards Specification HDMI Output Board (PM-HOS4) HDMI Output Board (PM-HOS4) Specifications Number of Port 4 HDMI ports, 4 Stereo In/out ports Connector Type Female HDMI connector, Female 3.5mm stereo jack Signal Type RGB digital Video (DVI and HDMI standards)

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    PureLink by Dtrovision HDMI Output Board with Scaling (PM-HOS4S) HDMI Output Board with Scaling (PM-HOS4S) Specifications Number of Port 4 HDMI ports Connector Type Female HDMI connector, Signal Type RGB digital Video (DVI and HDMI standards) YCrCb digital component Video (HDMI)

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    PureLink by Dtrovision DVI Output Board (PM-DOS4) DVI Output Board (PM-DOS4) Specifications Number of Port 4 DVI ports, 4 HDMI ports, 4 Stereo In/out ports Connector Type Female DVI connector, Female HDMI connector, Female 3.5mm stereo jack Signal Type RGB digital Video (DVI and HDMI standards)

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    PureLink by Dtrovision DVI Output Board with Scaling (PM-DOS4S) DVI Output Board with Scaling (PM-DOS4S) Specifications Number of Port 4 DVI ports Connector Type Female DVI connector, Signal Type RGB digital Video (DVI and HDMI standards) YCrCb digital component Video (HDMI)

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    PureLink by Dtrovision CATx (HDBaseT) Output Board (PM-COS4) CATx (HDBaseT) Output Board (PM-COS4) Specifications Number of Port 4 CATx ports, 4 HDMI ports, 4 Stereo In/out ports Connector Type Female RJ45 connector, Female HDMI connector, Female 3.5mm stereo jack Supported Twisted Cable Type...

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    PureLink by Dtrovision Fiber Optical Output Board (PM-FOS4) Fiber Optical Output Board (PM-FOS4) Specifications Number of Port 4 Optical ports, 4 HDMI ports, 4 Stereo In/out ports Connector Type Female 2 LC connector, Female HDMI connector, Female 3.5mm stereo jack Mode Type Supports both single mode &...
  • Page 36 PureLink by Dtrovision 3G/HD-SDI Output Board (PM-SOS4) 3G/HD-SDI Output Board (PM-SOS4) Specifications Number of Port 4 3G/HD-SDI ports, 4 Stereo In/out ports Connector Type Female BNC connector, Female 3.5mm stereo jack Audio Insertion Via 3.5mm stereo Audio in ports Nominal Level 0.8 Vp-p ±10 %...

  • Page 37: Pm Matrix Boards And Pm Extenders Compatibility Chart

    PureLink by Dtrovision 2.5 PM Matrix Boards and PM Extenders Compatibility Chart Boards PM-CIS4 PM-FIS4 PM-COS4 PM-FOS4 Extenders PM-CT101 ● PM-CT102 ● PM-CT103 ● PM-CT101-D ● PM-CT102-D ● PM-CT101-RF6 ● PM-CT102-RF6 ● PM-CT101-RF6-D ● PM-CT102-RF6-D ● PM-FT101 ● PM-FT102 ●...
  • Page 38 PureLink by Dtrovision PM-FR101-RF6-D ● PM-FR102-RF6-D ● PM-CT101 PM series HDMI over CATx (HDBaseT) Extender Transmitter, Stand alone type, HDMI Loop-Through, single 3.5mm Audio in, POE+, RS-232+, 330 ft PM-CT102 PM series HDMI over CATx (HDBaseT) Extender Transmitter, Stand alone type, HDMI and VGA selectable Input, dual 3.5mm Audio in,...
  • Page 39 PureLink by Dtrovision PM-FT101-D : PM series DVI over Fiber Optic Extender Transmitter, Stand alone type, HDMI Loop-Through, single 3.5mm Audio in, RS-232+, 6,600 PM-FT102-D : PM series DVI over Fiber Optic Extender Transmitter, Stand alone type, HDMI and VGA selectable Input, dual 3.5mm Audio in,...
  • Page 40 PureLink by Dtrovision PM-CR102-RF6-D: PM series DVI over CATx (HDBaseT) Extender Receiver, RF6 Rack mount able type, Built-in Scaler, single 3.5mm Audio out, POE+, RS-232+, 330ft Note) Scaling Receiver (PM-CR102-RF6-D) does not support POE PM-FR101 : PM series HDMI over Fiber Optic Extender Receiver, Stand alone type, Single 3.5mm Audio out, RS-232+, 6,600 ft...

  • Page 41: Package Contents

    PureLink by Dtrovision Chapter 3. Installation 3.1 Package Contents The shipping group consists of the followings: 1 x PM series Matrix Router Main Frame ▶ Input / Output Boards (purchased separately) ▶ AC Power Cords ▶ 1 x RS-232C Cable (crossed type) ▶...

  • Page 42: Installation

    Input board section Output board section PM-16X has total 8 vertical Board slots; 4 Input Board slots section on the left side and 4 Output Board slots section on the right side, to configure maximum of 16 Inputs and 16 Outputs.
  • Page 43 PureLink by Dtrovision Note) PM-32X and larger frame takes board from left top to right bottom. For example of PM-48X is ; Input 1,2,3,4 Output 1,2,3,4 ○ ○ Input 5,6,7,8 Output 5,6,7,8 ○ ○ Input 9,10,11,12 Output 9,10,11,12 ○ ○...
  • Page 44 PM-16X is designed to be mounted in a standard 19'' (48.26 cm) AV rack. It takes 5 RU rack space and it is recommended to have at least one empty rack unit space above and below of the Matrix Router to prevent overheating.
  • Page 45  Turn on the power of Matrix Router  Turn on the power of source devices Note) For most of cases, PureLink's Auto EDID factory default setting will result in a satisfactory image on the display. It's almost plug-n-play system.

  • Page 46: Cable Termination

    PureLink by Dtrovision 3.4 Cable Termination  CATx (HDBaseT) cable  RS-232/422 cable (PM Matrix)  LAN cable  Audio cable  RS-232/422 cable (PM Extenders) CATx Cable Termination (for CATx Input/Output Boards) PM series Matrix Router and Extenders are designed TIA/EIA-566-B Standard. Please ensure that each PIN layout of the cable is corresponding with the picture below before connecting the cable.
  • Page 47 PureLink by Dtrovision RS-232 RS-422 Not used Not used Rx: Receive Rx-: Receive (-) Tx: Transmit Tx-: Transmit (-) Not used Not used Ground Ground Not used Not used Not used Tx+: Transmit (+) Not used Rx+: Receive (+) Not used...
  • Page 48 PureLink by Dtrovision Audio Cable Termination (for Audio Matrix Router) 5-pin Phoenix connector is used for Audio Matrix Router's Input/Output. Please ensure to follow the picture below for Audio cable termination before connecting the cable. Audio Phoenix Connector L + (Stereo Audio)

  • Page 49: Front Panel Lcd Touch Screen Operation

    PureLink by Dtrovision Chapter 4. Operation PM series Matrix Router can be operated via three convenient methods; 1) Front panel LCD touch screen 2) RS-232/422C 3) LAN (TCP/IP) 4.1 Front Panel LCD Touch Screen Operation Front panel LCD touch screen of PM series Matrix Router is designed for user to operate and configure settings through six main menus;...
  • Page 50  It displays cooling fan's status  If the status shows as Cool Fan Error, please turn off the system and contact your PureLink representative immediately.  It displays power supply units' status 1.2) Channel info ...
  • Page 51 PureLink by Dtrovision 2) Input PM Matrix Router has built-in signal analyzing function which enables user to check the detail information of incoming and outgoing signals.  It displays Input port number, Board type, EDID information, firmware version, incoming signal's resolution, Video format, and transmission status.
  • Page 52 PureLink by Dtrovision  It displays Output port number, Board type, selected Input channel number, connected monitor's EDID information, firmware version, incoming signal's resolution, Video format, and transmission status. 4) Audio It displays Audio Matrix Router's switching status and Output volume.

  • Page 53: Create

    PureLink by Dtrovision Create PM series Matrix Router is designed to create an independent Video/Audio switching or switching Video/Audio together. This section will guide user how to create/disconnect switching Video and Audio connection. 1) Video This section is to switch Video connection only. Select Input and Output numbers to route source signal to destination devices and push "Enter"...
  • Page 54 PureLink by Dtrovision This section is to switch Audio connection only. Select Input and Output numbers to route source signal to destination devices and push "Enter" button on the bottom right to execute. User can send select multiple Outputs for the Input 3) Video &...

  • Page 55: System Configuration

    PureLink by Dtrovision System Configuration PM series Matrix Router's communication setting can be configured using a front panel touch screen LCD not needing an external PC or device. This section will demonstrate how to set RS-232, LAN, and Product ID information.
  • Page 56 PureLink by Dtrovision 2) LAN PM series Matrix Router can be controlled through the 10/100 base Ethernet port using either GUI (graphic user interfaces) or a command line interface. The graphic user interfaces use a standard web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  • Page 57 PureLink by Dtrovision 3) Router ID By setting different ID to the Matrix Router, up to 255 units of PM series Matrix Router can be connected and operated in the same network either via serial or LAN communication. Router ID can be set between 001 ~ 255.
  • Page 58 PureLink by Dtrovision 4) Factory Reset Factory reset will put the general setting back to the factory default mode. Factory default setting value: RS-232 Baud rate: 19200 IP Address: 192.168.000.002 Gateway: 192.168.001 Input/Output Connection: No Connection Product ID:  All Video/Audio switching connection becomes clear ...

  • Page 59: Preset

    PureLink by Dtrovision Preset PM series Matrix Router provides Preset function for user to execute predefined multiple switching at once. Presets can be saved and recalled from the front panel touch screen. Preset only works for Video switching.  All presets remain stored when power is lost and restored unless user sets the Matrix Router to the factory reset.
  • Page 60 PureLink by Dtrovision 2) Channel Edit Create or edit Input/Output switching connection and push enter button to save current Input/Output switching connection. Push return button to go back to the Preset main menu to configure other settings. 3) Name Edit On the Preset main menu, select preset # that you wish to name and then push name edit button.
  • Page 61 PureLink by Dtrovision on the LCD. Push enter button to save name and push return button to go back to the Preset main menu to configure other settings. Up to ten characters can be used to name preset. 4) Save...

  • Page 62: I/O Configuration

    PureLink by Dtrovision I/O Configuration On this I/O configuration menu, user can configure Input and Output Video setting, test pattern, and preview monitoring Output. 1) Input Configuration Some of the configuration applies to certain Input Board type only. For example, HDMI Input Board does not need to configure Video because there are no choices to make.
  • Page 63 PureLink by Dtrovision PM series Matrix Router will detect signals between AS (Embedded Audio from HDMI source or PM Extender Transmitters) or AJ (inserted Audio from Input Board via 3.5mm stereo Audio jack) and Output whichever is active. If both AS and AJ are active, it will Output AJ. Factory default is set to AS.
  • Page 64 PureLink by Dtrovision both 1S and 1J are active, it will Output 1S. Factory default is set to 1S: Set Output Audio into Embedded Audio In here, embedded Audio represents Audio from selected Input's Audio 1J: Set Output Audio into 3.5mm stereo Audio In here, 3.5mm stereo Audio represents inserted Audio from Output...
  • Page 65 PureLink by Dtrovision 3) Test Pattern PM series Matrix Router provides a built-in Test Pattern Generator, enabling easy testing from the Matrix Router to the display. Select timing -> pattern -> Output -> Enter Multiple Outputs can be selected at once.

  • Page 66: Edid

    PureLink by Dtrovision 4) Monitoring Out PM Matrix Router provides an HDMI preview monitoring port, which further simplifies system testing by acting like an extra Video Output. Select Input # that needs to be checked and push enter button. Selected Input # will be Output to preview monitoring port.
  • Page 67 PureLink by Dtrovision EDID handshake may sound simple; however, with multiple peripheral devices within the chain, display's EDID information easily get lost or blocked while it is traveling to the source device. PM series Matrix Router provides Auto EDID management system to meet today's sophisticated digital connectivity integration environment.
  • Page 68 PureLink by Dtrovision 1) External EDID (Emulation) This menu is to emulate EDID data from any display devices that are connected to the Matrix Router's Output via copper cables and save it on to Matrix Router's Input EEPROM.  For CATx and Fiber Output Boards, EDID emulation is not possible. In this case, try EDID library feature.
  • Page 69 PureLink by Dtrovision 2) Internal EDID (EDID library) On this menu, select an EDID from the library and save it on to the Input EEPROM. PM series Matrix Router has 14 selectable most widely used EDID data pre-programmed and 6 empty slots that can be used to upload and save EDID data from any external display device.
  • Page 70 PureLink by Dtrovision 3) EDID Store On this menu, user can emulate EDID data from any display devices that are connected to Matrix Router's Output via copper cables and save it on to the EDID library for future use.  Select Output # ...
  • Page 71 This section is designed for programmers who wish to create their own control programs using the command code. All PureLink digital Matrix Routers provide a simple character stream control used by external control devices attached to a PureLink device. Command codes are used primarily for control, during system installation and setup, and for diagnostic purposes.

  • Page 72: General Rules For Command Codes

    PureLink by Dtrovision Ex 1) Command (Connect Input 1 to Output 1) *255CI01O01!  Ack value *255sC I01O01! Ex 2) Command (Check Input connection status on Output 3) *255?O03!  Ack Value *255s? I03O03! General Rules for Command Codes The commands are coded in ASCII and HEXA. Please refer to Table 5.1 on pg.72 for detailed descriptions of keys and functions.
  • Page 73 PureLink by Dtrovision Function Description and Example Byte ASCII 0x2A Start the command Header Code 0x21 End the command Tail Code 0D0A Execute the command Execute the command  Initiates a Connect (switch) 0x43 Connect* command for both Video and...
  • Page 74 PureLink by Dtrovision Input Video select Input Video select command; this - M: HDMI/SDI, must precede Input # and Video - S: DVI/CATx, Fiber, selection specification - A: Auto mode) Input Audio select Input Audio select command; this - M: Embedded Audio, must precede Input # and Audio - S: 3.5mm Stereo,...
  • Page 75 PureLink by Dtrovision - P01: Color bars - P02: Cross Hatch - P03: 16 Gray - P04: 256 Gray - P05: 4 Color Gray Output channel information request Output channel information command : this must precede Output # Output Extender (CATx, Fiber only)
  • Page 76 PureLink by Dtrovision *255NSM255.255.255.000!  - Gate Way Setting *255NGW192.168.000.001!  - MAC Address Setting *255NMA00.50.C2.B0.20.05!  - Port Number Setting *255NPN3000!  - Network Information *255NNI000!  Router communication connection 0x48 Connection check check command: *255H000!  0x68 * Audio commands are for the independent green blocks Audio Matrix Router...

  • Page 77: Connecting Switches

    PureLink by Dtrovision because the Input number was not included The command was not executed *255CI01O01  Command Code Error because “!” (End) was not included The command was not executed *300CI01O01!  Router ID Error because the actual Router ID and...
  • Page 78 PureLink by Dtrovision Examples (Connect Video and Audio): Command Codes Action *255CI01O01!  Connect both Video and Audio Input 1 to Output 1 *255CI01O08,I08O02! Connect both Video and Audio Input 1 to Output 8 and Input 8 to Output 2 *255CI01O01,I02O02,I03O03!...

  • Page 79: Disconnecting Switches

    PureLink by Dtrovision *255VCI001O001,I002O002,I0 Connect Video Input 1 to Output 1, Input 2 to Output 2, and 03O003!  Input 3 to Output 3 *255VCI001O001,002,003!  Connect Video Input 1 to Output 1, 2, and 3 *255VCI001O001-007!  Connect Video Input 1 to Output 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7...
  • Page 80 PureLink by Dtrovision It can be interpreted as follows: (*) Starting the command code (255) Router ID is 255 (D) Disconnect on (I01) Input 01 to (O00) Output 00 (!) take the command. For a complete list of command characters and their functions, see the command list below To disconnect a switch: Enter the Disconnect command below.

  • Page 81: Connection Status Check

    PureLink by Dtrovision Connection Status Check A connection status can be checked to confirm that the switch has been correctly executed or to confirm correct routing to multiple Outputs. The characters and numbers in a status command tell the system which Input or Output to check.
  • Page 82 PureLink by Dtrovision IV: Input Video Source Select The "IV" is an initiation command for Input Video selection. The characters and numbers that follow the "IV" command tell the system, which Input # will be set to which Video source. The last character “!” is found at the end of a command code which tells the system to execute the command.
  • Page 83 PureLink by Dtrovision Audio source. The last character “!” is found at the end of a command code which tells the system to execute the command. For example, the command code *255IAI01A,I02M,I03S!  can be interpreted as follows: (*) Starting the command code (255) Router ID is 255 (IA) Input Audio selection on (I01) Input 01 to (A) auto mode, (I02) Input 02 to (M) Embedded Audio, (I03) Input 03 to (S) 3.5mm stereo Audio (!) take the command.
  • Page 84 PureLink by Dtrovision Example: Command Codes Action *255IMI02!  Set Input 2 to monitoring out *255IMI00!  No monitoring out IF: Input Channel Information Request The "IF" is an initiation command for Input channel general information selection. The characters and numbers that follow the "IF" command tell the system, which Inputs' channel information will be requested.
  • Page 85 PureLink by Dtrovision IE: Input Extender Source Select SP: VGA (PC), SH: HDMI Example: Command Codes Action *255IEI01SP!  Set Input1 Extender source to VGA *255IEI02SP,I14SH!  Set Input2 Extender source to VGA, Input14 to HDMI *255IEI01-09SH! Set Input1-9 Extender source to HDMI IP: Input Extender Command Transmission (Pass Through Mode) The "IP"...

  • Page 86: Output Board Function Configuration

    #7 at 115200 bps baud rate IALL"pm "  Send command (pm) to all open ports I02"purelink "  Send command (purelink) to Input #2 I01-04"pm-256x "  Send command (pm-256x) to Input #1 ~ 4 Output Board Function Configuration Output Board's Video and/or Audio function can be configured via command control.
  • Page 87 PureLink by Dtrovision For example, the command code *255OMO01A,O02M,O03S!  can be interpreted as follows: (*) Starting the command code (255) Router ID is 255 (OM) Output Audio selection on HDMI/SDI ports on (O01) Output 01 to (A) auto mode, (O02) Output 02 to (M) Embedded Audio, (O03) Output 03 to (S) 3.5mm Audio (!) take...
  • Page 88 PureLink by Dtrovision can be interpreted as follows: (*) Starting the command code (255) Router ID is 255 (OS) Output Audio selection on CATx/Fiber ports on (O01) Output 01 to (A) Auto mode, (O02) Output 02 to (M) embedded Audio, (O03) Output 03 to (S) 3.5mm Audio (!) take the command.
  • Page 89 PureLink by Dtrovision - T02: 1920 x 1200 P02: Cross Hatch - T03: 720 x 480P P03: 16 Gray - T04: 1280 x 720P P04: 256 Gray - T05: 1920 x 1080P P05: 4Color Gray Example: Command Codes Action *255OTALLT01P01! ...
  • Page 90 PureLink by Dtrovision Auto 1080p (50Hz) SXGA (1280x1024@75Hz) 480p (60Hz) 1080p (59Hz) SXGA (1280x1024@85Hz) 576p (50Hz) 1080p (60Hz) UXGA (1600x1200@60Hz) 720p (50Hz) SVGA (800x600@60Hz) 1360x768@60Hz 720p (59Hz) SVGA (800x600@75Hz) 1366x768@60Hz 720p (60Hz) XGA (1024x768@60Hz) 1440x900@60Hz 1080i (50Hz) XGA (1024x768@75Hz) 1920x1200@60Hz...
  • Page 91 Output #7 at 115200 baud rate OALL"pm "  Send command (pm) to all open ports O02"purelink "  Send command (purelink) to output #2 O01-04"pm-256x "  Send command (pm-256x) to output #1 ~ 4 OH: 3G/HD-SDI Output Scaler timing select command The "OH"...

  • Page 92: Audio Matrix Volume Configuration

    PureLink by Dtrovision NTSC T05 1920x1080i @50 1920x1080p @30 T06 1920x1080i @50 1920x1080p @50 1280x720p @50 T07 1920x1080p @24 1920x1080p @60 1280x720p @60 T08 1920x1080p @25 Audio Matrix Volume Configuration Audio Matrix volume configuration commands are for the green block Audio Matrix Router AV: Output Audio Volume Setting (1.0dB Step Attenuation)

  • Page 93: Router Id Check

    PureLink by Dtrovision The "AF" is an initiation command for Audio Matrix Router's Output Audio volume information request. The characters and numbers that follow the "AF" command tell the system, to request Audio volume information of selected Output. The last character “!” is found at the end of a command code which tells the system to execute the command.

  • Page 94: Network Configuration

    PureLink by Dtrovision *255@#! @001: Baud rate at 19200 @002: Baud rate at 38400 @003: Baud rate at 57600 @004: Baud rate at 115200 Example: Command Codes Action *255@001!  Set baud rate at 19200 *255@002!  Set baud rate at 38400 *255@003! ...

  • Page 95: Lan (Tcp/Ip) Operation

    PureLink by Dtrovision *255KST!  Touch Lock Status Return *255KON!  Touch Lock On *255KOFF!  Touch Lock Off 4.3 LAN (TCP/IP) Operation TELNET Protocol with LAN(TCP/IP) The PM series Matrix Router can be controlled from remote locations through the LAN port...

  • Page 96: Http Protocol With Lan (Tcp/Ip)

    PureLink by Dtrovision Router ID verification command code Send “ *999I000! ” Router will send response: “ *255sI Router ID 255” HTTP Protocol with LAN(TCP/IP) Control PC Search Searching data for channel configuration Character train should begin with “LCD.CGI” to “O01=I08” to Output 01 = Input 8. The sequence and size of the character train must be the same.
  • Page 97 PureLink by Dtrovision Run Explorer and enter the newly configured IP address to open the channel configuration window above. Select desired channel and click SEND to change the channel. TABLE OF CONTENTS...

  • Page 98: Firmware Update Instruction

    Confirm if PM series Matrix Router (USB serial port) is properly connected to the PC on PC's device manager section. 3. Create a hyper terminal connection (connect it using same com port number; COM1)  Create a name (ex, PureLink)  Bits per second: 115200bps ...
  • Page 99 PureLink by Dtrovision 4. Hyper terminal setting Go to file --> Properties setting --> ASCII setup TABLE OF CONTENTS...
  • Page 100 PureLink by Dtrovision Check on "Echo typed characters locally" and then ok. 5. Type "program" and enter TABLE OF CONTENTS...
  • Page 101 PureLink by Dtrovision 6. Type "1" and enter 7. Go to send (T) menu and then => send file Select Ymodem Protocol TABLE OF CONTENTS...
  • Page 102 PureLink by Dtrovision 8. Select firmware file (.rom) and then, => Send (S) 9. Firmware update progress window Firmware update completion window => Once firmware update is completed, disconnect USB cable and power cycle the unit (OFF/ON) Set baud rate back to 19200...

  • Page 103: Warranty

    PureLink by Dtrovision 5.2 Manufacturer’s Warranty (2-Year) Dtrovision warrants this PM series Matrix Router to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for a period of five (5) years parts for PM series Matrix Routers and its I/O Boards, and three (3) years on labor from the date of purchase from Dtrovision or its authorized resellers.

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