Elan gMV88 Installation Manual

Ultramatrix hdmi/audio switcher

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gMV88
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 Specifications and descriptions subject to change due Ethernet control port or RS-232 control port. 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 gMV88. This manual is written for the installer of this gMV88 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 gMV88 Features..........................6 gMV88 Functions & Indicators ......................7 gMV88 Rear Panel Connections......................8 gMV88 EDID Table..........................13 Chapter 2: System Design and Applications.....................15 Applications Examples ……………………………….…………………………………………..…..16 Troubleshooting..........................18 © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    The ELAN Story Located in Petaluma, CA, USA, ELAN is a part of Core Brands, LLC a Nortek Company. Sister companies within Core Brands include Niles, Xantech and Panamax/Furman. You may see references in this document to products from those brands. ELAN has designed innovative multi-room audio/ video systems since 1989.
  • Page 7: Gmv88 Features

    The UltraMatrix Switchers were developed in conjunction with the HDRE and HDRS HDBaseT receivers to maximize performance • 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 gMV88 INSTALLATION MANUAL gMV88 Features Figure 1 1: gMV88 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: Gmv88 Rear Panel Connections

    Serial Connection (typ. of 8) Master power disconnect for chassis Zone specific RS-232 serial connection IEC Power Cord Connection Ethernt (typ. of 8) Connect IEC standard power cords 120v-240v Zone specific IR return © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved. Page 8...
  • Page 10 If you have a mono source make sure to connect it to both the left and right inputs. Analog inputs may be routed to any analog or digital output. When paging/door chime are enabled in the ELAN g!Configuration Software for distribution over the whole house audio speakers analog input 16 used.
  • Page 11 Multi-channel digital audio signals may be routed 2015 Core Brands, LLC, Petaluma CA. Made in the USA. MAIN POWER 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 receiver.
  • Page 13 (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. installations use the serial port for control. Use ELAN part no. 8900597 CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) UPDATE ONLY to connect a CAT-5 cable directly from the g! controller.
  • 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: System Design And Applications

    Audio Return Program (ARP) – HDBaseT provides a digital PCM audio return channel on each output. ELAN’s implementation of this channel is unique and referred to as Audio Return Program (ARP). ARP utilizes separate inputs on the HDRE receiver to provide an audio input that is independent of the monitor.
  • Page 17: 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 16...
  • Page 18 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 17...
  • Page 19: 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 18...
  • Page 20 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 19...
  • Page 21 E L A N gMV88 INSTALLATION MANUAL © ELAN 2015 All rights reserved. Page 20...
  • Page 22 (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 23 E L A N gMV88 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 24 E L A N gMV88 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 9901360 Rev. A0 - 06/16/15...

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