NTI SM-nXm-C5AV-LCD - Manuals

Page 3 - ii; TABLE OF CONTENTS

ii MAN050 Rev 4/10/06 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Materials ................................................................................

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iii MAN050 Rev 4/10/06 Figure 7- Maximum total CAT5 cable length cannot exceed 600 feet ................................................................................................ 9Figure 8- Connect VEEMUX to LAN .....................................................................................

Page 5 - NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5; INTRODUCTION; Features; Supported Web Browsers:; Netscape 7.0 or higher; Materials; Materials Supplied with this kit:

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 1 INTRODUCTION The SM-nXm-C5AV-LCD (VEEMUX) is an Audio/Video Matrix switch via CAT5 designed to work in conjunction with the NTI ST-C5VA-600 or ST-C5SVA-600 CAT5 Audio/Video Extender (XTENDEX). Up to 32 audio/video sources can be connectedto the VEEMUX ...

Page 6 - Default User Name and Passwords; The default Telnet password is; The default Web Interface user name is; Administrator; The default Web Interface password is; admin; (lower case letters only). For instruction on using the Web; FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 2 Default User Name and Passwords The default Telnet password is admin (lower case letters only) . For instruction on using Telnet, see page 16. The default Web Interface user name is Administrator (upper case letter for "A" only). The default We...

Page 7 - XTENDEX Features and Functions

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 3 XTENDEX Features and Functions 1. Green LED- communication indicator- blinks when there is valid communication between the local and remote units. 2. Yellow LED- power indicator- illuminates when power has been supplied to the unit 3. Cat 5- RJ45 femal...

Page 8 - XTENDEX INSTALLATION; The Local Unit; Figure 1- Connect the Local Unit to the CPU

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 4 XTENDEX INSTALLATION Audio Compatibility • The audio input of the ST-C5VA-600 Audio/Video Extender is compatible with the following standard CPU audio outputs: • Line out - typically lime green in color • Speaker out- typically orange in color • Headph...

Page 9 - Figure 2- Connect Local User Components to Local Unit

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 5 2. Make connections for a Local User (see Fig. 2) a) Connect the cable from the local user's VGA monitor to the female 15HD port on the Local Unit. b) Connect the cable from the local speakers into the 3.5mm jack on the local unit. Figure 2- Connect Lo...

Page 10 - The Remote Unit; Figure 3- Connect the Extended Components to the Remote Unit

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 6 The Remote Unit 1. Position the Remote Unit such that the CAT5 cable, the monitor cable, speaker cable, and the AC adapter power connector can each reach the Remote Unit comfortably. 2. Connect the monitor cable to the female 15HD video connector on th...

Page 11 - Figure 4- Connect the AC adapters

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 7 Plug-in and Boot Up 1. Plug the power cord from the monitor into the power outlet. 2. Connect each AC adapter power connector to the 9VDC ports on the Remote and Local Units. Make sure the powerconnectors go into each port all the way. Plug each AC ada...

Page 12 - VEEMUX INSTALLATION; Figure 5- Attach ST-C5VA-600 Local Unit to VEEMUX

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 8 VEEMUX INSTALLATION 1. Connect an ST-C5VA-600 Local Unit to an audio/video source as described on pages 4-5. 2. Connect a CAT5 cable (wired as specified on page 26) between the ST-C5VA-600 Local Unit and VEEMUX connector "AV IN 1". Figure 5- At...

Page 13 - Figure 7- Maximum total CAT5 cable length cannot exceed 600 feet

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 9 Note: This total length of CAT5 cable between the ST-C5VA-600 Remote and Local units cannot exceed 600 feet. (SeeFig. 9) Figure 7- Maximum total CAT5 cable length cannot exceed 600 feet 6. To use the WEB Interface (page 15) , connect a CAT5 cable betwe...

Page 14 - USING THE VEEMUX SWITCH; Front Panel Interface Overview; Figure 10- Front panel Interface LCD and keypad; OUT: 1 2 3 4

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 10 USING THE VEEMUX SWITCH The VEEMUX can be controlled by either of four methods: • Using the keypad of the front panel interface • Directly via an RS232 interface • Remotely via web interface • Remotely via telnet interface Front Panel Interface Overvi...

Page 15 - Keypad Control; Key; Configuration Menu

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 11 Keypad Control The front panel interface keypad and LCD enable the user to monitor switch status and route any user to any audio/video source (INPUT) on the switch. Along with the routing of the INPUTS to the user devices (OUTPUTS) the keypad and LCD ...

Page 16 - Set Serial Address; Figure 14- Set Serial Address from LCD and keypad; Set Serial Speed; Figure 15- Set baud rate from LCD and keypad; Set IP Address; Figure 16- Set IP Address from LCD and keypad; Set Subnet Mask; Set Default Gateway

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 12 Set Serial Address When selecting this menu item, the display shows the current serial address and the user is prompted to introduce a new serial address. One or two digits can be entered followed by <Enter>. The display will prompt if the addre...

Page 17 - Set Wserver Timeout; Figure 17- Wserver Timeout Period; Adjust Contrast; Figure 18- Adjust LCD contrast; Video Adjustment; Figure 19- View Output audio level

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 13 Set Wserver Timeout When selecting this menu item, the display shows the current webserver timeout period and offers optional values tochange it to. Figure 17- Wserver Timeout Period The currently selected value is highlighted. Move the highlight (usi...

Page 18 - Command

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 14 This function is particularly useful to determine if a lack of sound from speakers is due to failed speakers, or lack of audio signalthrough the VEEMUX. If no signal is seen in this display, check all connections between the audio source, the XTENDEX,...

Page 19 - Matrix Switcher's Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000 and XP; START

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 15 Matrix Switcher's Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000 and XP The Matrix Switcher's Control Program is an easy and powerful graphical program that controls NTI matrix switches through anRS232 interface from an attached PC. The Matrix Switcher's Co...

Page 20 - Telnet Interface; The default factory password is

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 16 Telnet Interface The Telnet Interface enables the user to control the switch using telnet client through an Ethernet connection. The telnet serverlistens on port 2000 . To access the telnet interface, using the current IP address type the following in...

Page 21 - Web Interface; Figure 20- Web interface Welcome page; Enter the Password; Figure 21- Web interface Login Prompt

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 17 Web Interface A user may control the connections of the VEEMUX using a Web Interface via any web browser (see page 1 for web supportedbrowsers). With the VEEMUX connected to a LAN through an Ethernet cable, a user can access the web interface controls...

Page 22 - Switch Page

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 18 Switch Page Figure 22- Web interface Switch page The Switch page (above) displays the active connections (shown in orange) and enables the user to control theconnections of the VEEMUX. Up to 10 different connection configurations can be saved and late...

Page 24 - Setup Pages; Figure 23- Web interface Setup page

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 20 Setup Pages These settings enable the user to configure the VEEMUX web interface connection. • This change will take a few seconds and automatically redirect the user to the IP address specified. Note: Since the webserver will be restarting all active...

Page 25 - Video Input Names; Figure 25- Web interface Video Input Names page; Video Output Names; Figure 26- Web interface Video Output Names page

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 21 Video Input Names The Video Input Names page enables the Administrator to changethe name of the input ports displayed on the Switch page. Tochange a Video Input Name, enter the name of the input port forthe desired port number, and press Save. Note: O...

Page 26 - Update Firmware; Figure 27- Web interface Update Firmware page; Upload Succeeded; DO NOT RESET OR POWER-DOWN THE VEEMUX

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 22 Update Firmware Figure 27- Web interface Update Firmware page The Update Firmware page shows the current version of the firmware and enables the Administrator to update the firmware of the VEEMUX. WARNING: Failure to carefully follow these directions ...

Page 27 - Change Password Page; Figure 28- Web interface Password page; Help Page; Figure 29- Updating the Web Server

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 23 Change Password Page Figure 28- Web interface Password page Use this page to change the password for accessing the web interface. (This password is also used for the telnetinterface.) Be sure to make note of the new password exactly as it is case sens...

Page 28 - Logout Page; Figure 30- Web interface Logout page

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 24 Logout Page Figure 30- Web interface Logout page This page will enable the user to end the session and close the web interface connection. Click on the "Press Hereto Continue Logout" button to exit the VEEMUX web interface. Note: The connectio...

Page 29 - DEVICE DISCOVERY TOOL; Figure 31- Device Discovery Tool page

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 25 DEVICE DISCOVERY TOOL In order to easily locate the VEEMUX on a network, or change network settings, the NTI Device Discovery Tool may be used. Alink to the Discovery Tool is provided on the web page that appears when you insert the instruction manual...

Page 30 - INTERCONNECTION CABLE WIRING METHOD; Pinouts for typical DTE to DTE null modem cable for CPU connection

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 26 INTERCONNECTION CABLE WIRING METHOD CAT5 Cable The connection cable between the VEEMUX and XTENDEX remote and local units is terminated with RJ45 connectors and mustbe wired according to the EIA/TIA 568 B industry standard. Wiring is as per the table ...

Page 31 - TROUBLSHOOTING; DEFAULT VALUE; Mating Face of DB25 Male

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 27 TROUBLSHOOTING PROBLEM: SOLUTION: No audioCheck all connections and power to all devices. Use the VU-Meter to determine if audio is passing throughthe VEEMUX PROBLEM:SOLUTION: Video not crisp & clearForce video quality adjustment (see page 13) PRO...

Page 32 - CABLE; NTI; Rack

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 28 Appendix C- Distances and Resolutions for CAT5/CAT5e and CAT6 Cables CABLE DISTANCE (feet) RESOLUTION CAT5/CAT5e (UTP) 600 1024x768 at 60Hz CAT5/CAT5e (UTP) 400 1280x1024 at 60Hz CAT5/CAT5e (UTP) 300 1600x1200 at 60Hz CAT5/CAT5e (UTP) 100 1920x1440 at...

Page 33 - Grounding; WARRANTY INFORMATION

NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 29 Grounding These products have protective earth ground terminals and are built with full attention to consumer safety. There must be an un-interruptible safety earth ground between the main power source and the product's power cord or supplied power co...