Elan gMV1616 Installation Manual

Ultramatrix hdmi/audio switcher

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gMV1616
UltraMatrix HDMI/Audio Switcher
INSTALLATION MANUAL
English

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  • Page 1 UltraMatrix HDMI/Audio Switcher INSTALLATION MANUAL English...
  • Page 2: Specifications

    Automatic networked standby mode is activated 10 minutes after loss of control signal via Ethernet control port or RS-232 control port. Specifications and descriptions subject to change due to product upgrades and improvements. © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved. Page 1...
  • Page 3: Preface

    This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and connection examples, along with basic user information for installation and ongoing use of the ELAN gMV1616. This manual is written for the installer of this gMV1616 UltraMatrix Switcher. Please see the software tutorial and Help file for programming information.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    18. Open flame sources, such as lighted candles, should NOT be placed on the apparatus. 19. Protective earthing terminal. The apparatus should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved. Page 3...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Purpose of this Manual......................2 Organization...........................2 Safety Information..........................3 Chapter 1: Introduction............................5 The ELAN Story...........................5 gMV1616 Features..........................6 gMV1616 Functions & Indicators .....................7 gMV1616 Rear Panel Connections....................8 gMV1616 EDID Table.........................13 Chapter 2: System Design and Applications......................17 Applications Examples ……………………………….………………………………………..…..18 Troubleshooting..........................20 © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction The gMV1616 UltraMatrix is the culmination of years of ELAN experience in the design and perfection of multi-zone audio and video switching. Incorporating the features and reliability that has made ELAN the fastest-growing manufacturer of multi-room A/V prod- ucts, the UltraMatrix series of switches are ELAN’s most powerful and flexible multi-source/multi-zone controllers to date.
  • Page 7: Gmv1616 Features

    • Much, Much More The list of UltraMatrix features is so large we had to create its own document. Visit the ELAN website to download the latest copy of the UltraMatrix Designers Guide Included In Box •...
  • Page 8 E L A N gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL gMV1616 Features Figure 1 1: gMV1616 Front Panel Controls and Display Item Function See Page Control LED Blinks when control commands are received or sent Thermal LED Displays when the chassis temperature has exceeded limits...
  • Page 9: Gmv1616 Rear Panel Connections

    Stereo analog source inputs Connect IEC standard power cords 120v-240v Analog Zone Audio Output (typ. of 32) Connect to system amplifier. Outputs may be RS-232 Control and update connection TCP/IP Control connection © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved. Page 8...
  • Page 10 Figure 1-X6 Connecting an Optical Digital Audio source CONTROL & UPDATE CONTROL When paging/door chime is enabled in the ELAN g! Configura- tion Software for distribution over the whole house audio speakers analog input 16 is used. SOURCE Figure 1-X7 Connecting a Coaxial Digital Audio source CONTROL &...
  • Page 11 Multi-channel digital signals cannot be converted for use on analog outputs. Multi-channel digital audio signals may be routed without compromise to digital and HDMI outputs. Figure 1 X12 Connecting an Analog Audio Zone Output © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved. Page 10...
  • Page 12 Ethernet at the destination room for a Smart TV, game station, media player or the like. Ethernet signal distribution over HDBaseT requires use of the ELAN HDRE as the HDBaseT Figure 1 X13 Connecting an Ethernet jumper to the HDBaseT receiver.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION MANUAL Other Connections RS-232 Port (9) – Control and Update port. For ERP compliant installations use the serial port for control. Use ELAN part no. 8900597 to connect a CAT-5 cable directly from the g! controller. CONTROL & UPDATE...
  • Page 14 Fill in your devices and their capabilities. You may have to do a little digging to find the information you need for each device. The highest common resolution is what all displays with access to the source will be sent. Displays not compatible with the resolution may not display an image. © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved. Page 13...
  • Page 15 Fill in your devices and their capabilities. You may have to do a little digging to find the information you need for each device. The highest common format is what all HDMI/HDBaseT outputs with access to the source will be sent. Displays & AVR’s not compatible with the format may not play sound. © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved. Page 14...
  • Page 16 Fill in your devices and their capabilities. You may have to do a little digging to find the information you need for each device. The highest common resolution is what all displays with access to the source will be sent. Displays not compatible with the resolution may not display an image. © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved. Page 15...
  • Page 17 Fill in your devices and their capabilities. You may have to do a little digging to find the information you need for each device. The highest common format is what all HDMI/HDBaseT outputs with access to the source will be sent. Displays & AVR’s not compatible with the format may not play sound. © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved. Page 16...
  • Page 18: System Design And Applications

    Audio Return Program (ARP) – HDBaseT provides a digital PCM audio return channel on each output. ELAN’s implemen- • Zone Grouping – establishes a set of outputs that can be easily tation of this channel is unique and referred to as Audio Return grouped or un-grouped by the end-user.
  • Page 19: Applications Examples

    Application 4: Audio/Video Zone – Local audio source – TV sound from sound bar – music from WHA BlueTooth Receiver HDMI 2 Optical Out HDMI 3 Serial Control HDRE HDMI 1 HDMI 4 © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved. Page 18...
  • Page 20 Analog   m ay   b e   u sed   t o   p reserve   m ulti-­‐ channel   o n   d igital   o utputs Wet   B ar   T V   © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved. Page 19...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Verify with continuity tester that pairs are landed in either T568A or on both ends of the wire 3. Bad patch cable Replace cables with known good cables 4. Too much wire Verify that wire length does not exceed 328’ (100m) © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved. Page 20...
  • Page 22 Verify the source is configured properly No sound from Digital output 2. No Analog/Digital Mirror An analog output must be mirrored for a digital output to receive on zone output analog sources © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved. Page 21...
  • Page 23 (2 years) from date of purchase. If within the applicable warranty period above purchaser discovers that such item was not as warranted above and promptly notifies ELAN in writing, ELAN shall repair or replace the item at the company’s option. This warranty shall not apply (a) to equipment not manufactured by ELAN, (b) to equipment which shall have been installed by other than an ELAN authorized installer, (c) to installed equipment which is not installed to ELAN’s specifications, (d) to equipment which shall have been repaired or...
  • Page 24 E L A N gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL © 2015 Core Brands, LLC. All rights reserved.  ® ELAN   a nd g! are registered trademarks of Core Brands, LLC, a Nortek company. P/N 9901361 Rev. A0 - 06/2015...

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