AMX HDMI-UTPRO-0808 manual

Instruction Manual Matrix Switcher with Integrated Transport HDMI-UTPRO-0808 HDMI UTPro 8x8 Matrix Switcher HDMI-UTPRO-RX HDMI UTPro Receiver REV F: 01/07/201 4[...]

AMX Domestic Channel Partner Limited Warranty, Disclaimer and License (Excerpt from CHANNEL P ARTNER TE RMS AND CONDITIONS V ersions 1 1.17. 201 1 with updates for p revious version 8.25.2010 [sections 6.1 (a), (b) and (f)]) 6. LIMITED W ARRANTY ; RETURN, REP AIR AND REPLACEMENT 6.1 AMX warrants the Products to be free of material defect s in mater[...]

Contents 3 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Contents ESD Warning ............... .................................................................................. ................... .. 6 Important Safety Information and I nstructions ....................... ............................................ 7 Information et directives de sécurit[...]

Contents 4 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Defining and Exe cuting Global Presets (Glo bal Preset Mode) ....... ............. ................ ............. ................ 51 Executing Loc al Presets (Lo cal Preset Mode ) .... ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ......... ....... 5 4 Locking and Unlo[...]

Contents 5 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Appendix A – EDID Programmer ... ................................................................................. 101 EDID Over view ................. ................ ............. ............. ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. .... 10 1 Determining the[...]

ESD Warning 6 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 ESD Warning T o avoid ESD (Electrost atic Dischar ge) damage to se nsitive components, make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal materials. When working with any equipment manuf actured with electronic de vices, proper ESD grounding procedures must be followed to make sure [...]

Important Safety Inform ation and Instructions 7 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Important Safety Information and Instructions When using and installing your AMX produc t, adhere to th e follow ing basic safety precautions. For more information about operating, installing, or servicing your AMX product , see your product documentation. ?[...]

Information et directives de séc urité importantes 8 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Information et directives de sécurité importantes V euillez vous conformer aux direct ives de sécurité ci-dessous lorsque vous installe z et utilisez votre appareil AMX. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet de l’installation, du fonctionnement[...]

Notices 9 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Notices Copyright Notice AMX © 2014 (Rev F), all rights reserved. No part of this public ation may be reproduced, stored in a retr ieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any mean s, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of AMX. C[...]

Notices 10 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Trademark No tices AMX ® , NetLinx ® , and InstaGate ® are trademarks of AMX. W indows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp oration in the United St ates and other countries. UL ® and the UL logo are trademarks of UL LLC. T eraT erm is a copyright produ ct of T . T eranishi and T eraT e r[...]

Overview and General Specificat ions 11 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Overview and General Specifications Applicability Notice The information in this manual applies to the HDM I-UTPRO-0808, T wisted Pair Dist Kit (FG1047-88K). HDMI-UTPRO-0808, Twisted Pair Distribution Kit (FG1047-88 K) The HDMI-UTPRO-0808, T wisted Pair Distribut ion Kit[...]

Overview and General Specificat ions 12 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 HDMI UTPro Front Panel Components The HDMI UTPro comes standard with a front control panel. Even when another method of control is primary , the control panel can be used for system verification, redundant cont rol, and troubleshoot ing. Control panel operation is covere[...]

Overview and General Specificat ions 13 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 CPU / Serial Control The CPU is to the right of the power re ceptacle on the rear of the enclosure. CPU Components:  Status LED – system status indicator  Control port – serial port (DB-9) for attaching an external serial contro l device (see page 39) The[...]

Overview and General Specificat ions 14 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 HDMI Matrix S witching Connectors ( 1-8 HDMI Inputs and 1-8 HDMI Out puts) The HDMI matrix switching connectors (8 inputs left and 8 outputs right) are on the top as viewed from the rear of the enclosure. Information on cabling thes e connectors is on page 29, and specia[...]

Overview and General Specificat ions 15 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 HDMI-UTPRO-RX Receiver The HDMI-UTPRO-RX Receiver is used in conjunction with the HDMI UTPro 8x8 to assist in the transport of HDMI signals over UTP cable. Cables from the HDMI UTPro are connected to the HDMI-UTPRO-RX Receivers, which in turn are connected to the destina[...]

Overview and General Specificat ions 16 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 IR Control (O ptional) Compatible IR Contr ol Op tions: UDM-RC05 or MIO-R1 The following three items are require d fo r IR control via t he HDMI-UTPRO-RX Rece iver . (These items are not included with the HDMI UTPro but must be ordered separately .)  UDM-RC05 – T[...]

Overview and General Specificat ions 17 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Product Specifications * The fuse is internal and is not field serviceable. If you believe the fuse needs to be replaced, contact technical support (see page 43). HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Specifications Parameter V alue Approvals UL, cUL, CE, FCC Class A, RoHS, WE[...]

Overview and General Specificat ions 18 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Rear Panel Components (continued) Serial Port (RJ-12) • Bi-directional RS-232 • Baud rates 1 15200, 57600, 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200 (default 9600) • RJ- 12 connec tor NetLinx LED Blinks at 5 second intervals when a conn ection to a NetLinx Master is est[...]

Overview and General Specificat ions 19 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Digital Video – HDMI Specifications * Dolby Digital and DTS support up to 48 kHz, 5.1 channels. ** T wo channel L-PCM suppor t up to 192 kHz at 1080p (50 Hz, 59 Hz, 60 Hz). T wo channel L-PCM sup port up to 96 kHz at 720p, (5 0 Hz , 59 Hz, 60 Hz), 1080p (24 Hz, 25 Hz, [...]

Overview and General Specificat ions 20 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 EDID Resolutions Supported throug h Local DDC for HDMI Connectors Standard and established timings are provided in the following tabl es along with deta iled timing blocks. Note: The EDID can be re-programmed to support additional resolutions th rough the local DDC using[...]

Overview and General Specificat ions 21 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 CEA Video Information Code (VIC) Format s Audio Data Block VIC # Resolution Refresh Rate and Aspect Ratio VIC = 1 640x480p 59.94/60 Hz, 4:3 VIC = 2 720x480p 59.94/60 Hz, 4:3 VIC = 3 720x480p 59.94/60 Hz, 16:9 VIC = 4 1280x720p 59.94/60 Hz, 16:9 VIC = 5 1920x1080i 59.94/6[...]

Overview and General Specificat ions 22 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 HDMI-UTPRO-RX Specifications * We recommend using a regulated power supply for the HDMI- UTPRO-RX. If you exceed the specified voltage level for the power jack on the RX, the warranty will be void . AMX reserves the right to modify its prod ucts and their specifi cations[...]

Overview and General Specificat ions 23 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Control Options HDMI UTPro systems support two main protocols: TCP/IP and XNNet (protocol us ed by control panel). Several control options are available. Multi ple control methods can be used on the same system. Native NetLinx Interface The HDMI UTPro can be integrated w[...]

Installation and Setup 24 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Installation and Setup Site Recommendations When placing the enclosure, foll ow the recommendations and precautions in this section to reduc e potential install ation and operation hazards. Environ ment  Choose a clean, dust free, (prefe rably) air -conditioned location.  [...]

Installation and Setup 25 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Reliable Eart hing (Grounding) Reliable earthing of rack-mount ed equipment should be maintained. If not using a direct connection to the branch circuit (e.g., plugging into a power strip), pay pa rticular attention to supply con nections. Unpacking The HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Kit is shipped [...]

Installation and Setup 26 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 System Diagram The diagram in FIG . 8 illustrates a ba sic A/V distribution system u sing an HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Ma trix Switcher and eight HDMI-UTPRO-RX Receivers. Import ant: Each HDMI matrix switch ing output connector must be connected (with HDMI patch cable - provided) to its corresp[...]

Installation and Setup 27 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Installati on Recommendatio ns  W rite the system’ s serial number i n an easily access ible location befor e installing the HDMI UTPro in a rack. The system’ s serial number is located in two places on the enclosure: on the left rear and on the lef t side of the enclosure n[...]

Installation and Setup 28 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 To install and set u p an HDMI U TPro in a rack : 1. Attach the rack ears pe r FIG . 10 (ears provided). 2. Place the enclosure in the rack and attach fr ont-mounting screws to hol d it firmly in place. Tip : When placing an enclo sure, keep in mind that the optimal viewing angle for [...]

Installation and Setup 29 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Important Twisted Pair Cable Recommendations The requirements are the same for the tw isted pair cable used with the ICS L AN 10/100 (Ethernet) connector and with the DXLink (RJ-45) connector . T wisted pair cable is designed to ca rry Full HD content over 100 meter (328 ft .) cables [...]

Installation and Setup 30 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 LEDs on RJ-45 Connectors The following infor mation applies to the LEDs on the UT P (RJ-45) transport connectors on the HDMI UTPro enclosure and to the Input (RJ-4 5) connector LEDs on the Receivers.  Gr een:  On – link has be en establi shed  Off – no link ?[...]

Installation and Setup 31 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Import ant: Before attaching source and destinati on devices, we recommend reading the “Se tting Up HDMI Systems” chapter for information on conce rns and consideration s you sh ould be aware of when switching HDMI (see page 60). Import ant: UTP cable quality req uired in order to[...]

Installation and Setup 32 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 IR Control (Optional) For information on the equipment ne eded for IR control, see page 16. IR Receiver To connect an IR Re ceiver to the HDMI -UTPRO-RX Receiv er: 1. Connect the IR03 IR Receiver (FG-IR03) ca ble to the IR Rx port on the Receiver . 2. Run the cable and attach the IR r[...]

Installation and Setup 33 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Establishing an Ethernet 10/100 Network Connection The LAN 10/100 (RJ-45) port provides Et hernet 10/100 BaseT connectivity . The following table li sts the pinouts, signals, and paring for the port. FIG . 17 diagrams the pinouts and signals fo r the network RJ-45 connector and cable.[...]

Installation and Setup 34 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 LEDs on LAN 10/100 (Ethernet) RJ-45 Connector The LAN 10/100 port is an Ethernet li nk connector , handling Ethern et 10/100 connections for 100 Mbps (megabits per second) and 10 Mbps. (This connection is comp atible with most Ethernet based LANs.) The two small rectangular LEDs on th[...]

Installation and Setup 35 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 To connect an HDMI UT Pro to a LAN: 1. Complete the install ation of the HDMI UTPro including power up of the system. 2. Insert one end of the RJ-45 link cable into the LAN 10/100 port on the enclosure. 3. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 link cable to a LAN hub or switch. The netwo[...]

Installation and Setup 36 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 2. Right-click anywhere in the W orkspace and select Re fresh Zero-Config List to generate an i nitial listing of al l Zero-Config devices that have been detected (FIG . 20). 3. Click the plus symbol (+) to the le ft of the “AMX HDMI-UTPRO-0808” in the Zero-Config list to expand i[...]

Installation and Setup 37 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Serial Port - Default Communication Settings The default serial settings for the Serial port are listed in the table below . The settings can be altered by sending SEND_COMMANDs to Port 2 of the HDMI UTPr o (see page 87) or the Receiver (see page 92). Cable Adapter Kit (FG-RS01K) A ca[...]

Installation and Setup 38 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 RS-01 Adapter Cable (FG-RS01) The adapter cable can be ordered by itself fo r a DCE interface with female connection.  Serial port as DCE interf ace with female connec tion: Serial Port (RJ-12) Pinout The following table provides the pinout conf igura tion for the RJ-12 connecto[...]

Installation and Setup 39 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Control Port (DB-9) The Control (DB-9 port) on the HDMI UTPro is reserved for fi rmware upgrades to the CPU. If needed, this port can also attach to a PC for using EDID Program mer or XNConnect software or for ot her traditional serial port functions (e.g., BCS commands or third-party[...]

Installation and Setup 40 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 2. Plug one end of the null modem serial cable into the Control (RS-232) port on the enclosure. 3. Plug the other end of the serial cable into the serial port on the PC (or serial controller/device). 4. Open the serial communic ation software and set the PC’ s port settings to match[...]

Installation and Setup 41 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 5. Apply power to the source and destination devices. The Power indicator on the front of the enclosure illumina tes (green), indicating that the enclosure is receiving power . The system is ready for a te st switch (see the se ction below). Note: For information on checking the softw[...]

Installation and Setup 42 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 2. Press the Select Key to choose Change. This places the system in Change Mode (available Input and Output Keys turn blue). 3. Press Input Key 1. Input Key 1 flashes i ndicating that it is ready to switch. (Any outputs currently connected to Input 1 will turn white.) 4. Press Output [...]

Installation and Setup 43 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Installation Troubleshooting If the test switc h did not execute cor rectly:  Check the power indicator on the front of the enclosure. If it is not il luminated, check the power cords.  V erify the status of the tes t switch. If using the control panel , press th e F[...]

Operating the Control Panel 44 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Operating the Control Panel Control Panel Overview This section describes the components and features on the control panel on the front of the enclosure of the HDMI UTPro. The HDMI UTPro control panel features an LCD, a Function Key , a Control Dial, a Select Key , a Cancel Key ,[...]

Operating the Control Panel 45 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Take Key The T ake Key functions much like the Enter Key on a comput er keyb oard. Pressing the T ake Key instructs the system to execute or disconnect a switch. Prior to pressing the T ake Key , the i ndividual operation compone nts are selected by pressing the appropriate keys.[...]

Operating the Control Panel 46 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Function Menu Overview and Options The Function Menu is displayed on the c ontrol panel LCD screen and provides access to various control an d setup options for the HDMI UTPro (FIG . 33). The modes that apply to the HDMI UTPro are Change , Disconnect , St a t u s , Lock, and Glob[...]

Operating the Control Panel 47 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 The Function menu and its submenus access the following modes and lists: Working With the Fu nction Menu  T o choose a mode, submenu, or list – Press the Function Key to access the Function menu. Use the Control Dial and Se lect Key to choose the desi red mode, submenu, o[...]

Operating the Control Panel 48 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Note: When you put the panel in Cha nge Mode, availabl e keys will be blue and any una vailable ones will not be illuminated. The fi rst blue key selected flashes whit e and the next key(s) selected turns white. Y ou can toggle the non-flashing white keys between the selected (w [...]

Operating the Control Panel 49 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Changing the Virtual Matrix Selecting V irtual Matrix accesses the VMs that are d efined for the HDMI UTPro.  The list contains 0:All and 1:V ideo (unless custom VMs have been created in XNConn ect).  The setting does not need to be changed as the system functions the[...]

Operating the Control Panel 50 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Disconnecting Switches (Disconnect Mode) Disconnecting a sw itch deactivates the c onnection between an input (source) a nd one or more output (destination) devices. Disconnecting an input disconnects all o utput s currently receiving that source sign al. An output can only be co[...]

Operating the Control Panel 51 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Verifying Signal Status (Status Mode) Signal status can be verified to conf irm that a switc h has executed p roperly or to confir m correct routing to multiple outputs (destinations). Input st atus and output status both f unction on the control panel. An output can only be conn[...]

Operating the Control Panel 52 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 To define a global preset: This example defines Globa l Preset 3, and the example on the ne xt page executes Global Preset 3. 1. Route the sy stem to th e desired st ate. 2. Press the Function Key . The Function menu appears. 3. Locate Global Preset by scro lling with the Control[...]

Operating the Control Panel 53 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 To execute a global prese t: 1. Press the Function Key . Th e Function menu appears. 2. Locate Global Preset by scrolling wi th the Control Dial. 3. Press the Sele ct Key . Th e Global Preset submenu appears. 4. Press the Select Key again to choose Execute Global. The Execute Glo[...]

Operating the Control Panel 54 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Executing Local Presets (Local Preset Mode) A local preset i s a predetermined se t of switches on a partic ular virtual matrix that are r outed simultaneously . They are stored in each enclosure’ s configuration fi le and can be executed at anytime. “Local Pr eset” will no[...]

Operating the Control Panel 55 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Locking and Unlocking (Lock Mode) Locking the pa nel prohibits access to th e system and can prevent accidental swit ching. The control pa nel can be locked by entering a sequence of keys. Th e factory default password is the first five keys in the t op row (Inputs 1, 2, 3, 4 and[...]

Operating the Control Panel 56 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Unlocking the Control Panel When the panel is locked and you press any key , the Unlock Panel screen appears and you have ten (10) seconds to enter the password, or the control panel remains locked. If you wa it longer than 10 seconds, press any key again before entering the pass[...]

Operating the Control Panel 57 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 3. Press the Se lect Key . The Setup Options submenu appears. 4. Press the Select Key again to choose Software V ersion. The Software V ersion screen appears. 5. Scroll to see additional Soft ware V ersion information. 6. Press the Cancel Ke y to return to the Setup Options subme[...]

Operating the Control Panel 58 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 6. Scroll to 2:Custom . 7. Press the Se lect Key The display returns to the top of the Setup Options submenu. 8. Cycle power to implement VM 2 as the default vi rtual matrix. Or Change the virtual matrix (see page 49) to immediately perform operations on the new default virtual m[...]

Operating the Control Panel 59 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 System Error Codes on Control Panel LCD If you are experiencing problems with your HDMI UTPro, you can enable error code reporting on the control panel’s LCD (see below). If the system has an e rror code associated wi th the problem, th e error code will then display on the LCD[...]

Setting Up HDMI Systems 60 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Setting Up HDMI Systems Applicability Notice This chapter pertains to using the HDMI UTPro’ s HDMI matrix switching connectors a nd the HDMI and UTP transport connectors in conjunction with HDMI-UTPRO-RX Receivers fo r setting up an HDMI system. The HDMI connectors are designed to [...]

Setting Up HDMI Systems 61 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Five Steps in Co ntent Protection Process 1. The HDMI UTPro uses an authentica tion pr otocol to verify that the display devi ce is license d to receive t he content. 2. The transmitte r on the so urce device uses authe ntication pr otocol to verify that the HDMI UTPro matrix switchi[...]

Setting Up HDMI Systems 62 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808  If a source could support 16 or more sinks downstream from the HDMI UTPro and a 17 th sink is added downstream of the HDMI UTPro, the protected cont ent stops transm itting and the HDMI matrix switching input automatically clears it s cache. The input will authenticate each of[...]

Setting Up HDMI Systems 63 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Determining Sink Sup port Maximum on a Source Devi ce Determining how many sinks the source can support is necessary to make sure the system runs smoothly . Note: If you already know how many sinks each s ource supports, go to “Initializing InstaGate ® T echnology” on page 66 to[...]

Setting Up HDMI Systems 64 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Example of Determining Sink Support (FIG . 39): FIG . 39 illustrates a s ource device that was checked and found to suppor t only 5 sinks past R1. The check included the following: From a cl ear matrix state (the cache is clear), the s ource device was routed to Out puts 1, 2, 3, 4, [...]

Setting Up HDMI Systems 65 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Dealing with S ources wi th Limited Sink Support For sources with limited sink support, the f ollowing system design considerations and control suggest ions are provided. System Design Considerations  If at all possible, replace the source device with one with that supports mor[...]

Setting Up HDMI Systems 66 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 The virtual matrice s in this example assume no repeaters are used upstream or downstream of the HDMI UTPro. This example is also used in “Appendix D – Cr eating V irtual Matrices” (see page 1 19).  VM 1 – The sources connected to the inputs in orange (Inputs 1 through [...]

Setting Up HDMI Systems 67 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 When the syst em is initially set up, each first time switch to an output must go through the lengthy authentication process. After the initial a uthentication, t he system “r emem bers” the destination device and significantly reduces the latency . Note: If necessary , EDID Prog[...]

Setting Up HDMI Systems 68 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 The HDMI Connector’s Sink Key Cache If you need to persist the sink key cache on the HDMI UTPr o matrix switching input connect ors or clear persistence of the cache, follow the instructions provided. Import ant: These commands apply to the r outing state of the en tire system. In [...]

HDMI UTPro WebConsole 69 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 HDMI UTPro WebConsole Overview HDMI UTPro has a built-in W ebConsole that allows you to make various configur ation settings vi a a web browser on any PC that has access to the enclosure. The W ebConsole consists of a series of web pages that are collectivel y called the “Configurati[...]

HDMI UTPro WebConsole 70 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Note: The serial number displays at the end of the product name in the Zero-Config tree. Accessing the WebConsole To access the WebConsole: 1. From the NetLinx S tudio Zero-Config tab – Double-click on “AMX-HDMI-UTPRO-0808” or right-click and select one of the launch browser opti[...]

HDMI UTPro WebConsole 71 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Admin Menu Several configuration pages are included in the Configuration Manager , all of which are acce ssed via the Admin drop-down menu (FIG . 44). Click on an option in this menu to access each of the confi gur ation pages, as described in the fo llowing sections. The Restore Setti[...]

HDMI UTPro WebConsole 72 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 4. Click Accept to send the command. The response appears in th e Replies field on the right.  Clic k Refresh to receive new replies (notifi cations) in the Re plies field. New replies are added to the bottom of the list.  Click Clear to clear the Replie s field.  Cli[...]

HDMI UTPro WebConsole 73 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Master Connection Tab Click the Master Connection tab in the Device Configuration page to view/edit the Master Connection for the HDMI UTPro (FIG . 47). Use the options on the Master Con nection page to view/e dit the Connection M ode, Mode Settings and Authentica tion Settings for the[...]

HDMI UTPro WebConsole 74 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Security Settings Select Security Settings from the Admin drop-down menu to open the Security Settings page (FIG . 48). Use the options on the page to specify security settings and login information for the HDMI UTPro. Note: If Security Settings are disabled and then enabled again, Log[...]

HDMI UTPro WebConsole 75 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Logging Into the Configur ation Manager (With Security Enabled) Login is only required if the We b and/or Admin security options have been enabled on the HDMI UTPro. To log into the Conf iguration Manger ( with security enabled): 1. Click the Login link in the upper-right corn er of th[...]

HDMI UTPro WebConsole 76 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Anytime you click Reboot from any page in the W ebConsole, the server reboots. The reboot updates information between the HDMI UTPro and the server . (The HDMI UTPro system its elf does not reboot.)  Click Accept to save the changes. IP setting changes require a reboot.  Cl[...]

HDMI UTPro WebConsole 77 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Editing the Clock Manager Settings The W ebConsole provides a Clock Manage r (accessible from the Admin drop dow n menu) for selecting the current mode of the system time. Be sure to click Accept to save your changes. The changes take effect immediately . Clock Manager - Mode Manager T[...]

HDMI UTPro WebConsole 78 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Clock Manage r - Daylight Sa vings (only available if Network Ti me is selec ted) The options on the Daylight Savings Manager page allows you to enable and disa ble daylight savings and to specify daylight savings st art and end times. To adjust Dayl ight Savings setting in the Clock M[...]

HDMI UTPro WebConsole 79 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Clock Manager - NIST Servers (only av ailable if Netwo rk Time is selected) The options on the NIST Servers page allow you to select th e NIST server th at will be queried at each clock synchronization and allow you to add more NIST servers to the list. Note: Only one NIST server is se[...]

HDMI UTPro WebConsole 80 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 WebConsole Troubleshooting Check the following:  Be sure all power, signal, and link connections on all of the equipment are secure.  Be sure the HDMI UTPro is correctly plugged into a network with a DHCP server .  Be sure the LEDs on the LAN 10/100 connector indica t[...]

HDMI UTPro WebConsole 81 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Changing the Proxy Setting If the HDMI UTPro does not open, you may need to add an exception in the Proxy Setting dialog box. The instructions below apply to Internet Explorer . T o change these settings in another browser , consult its Help file. To add an exception to the proxy setti[...]

HDMI UTPro WebConsole 82 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 3. Click the LAN settings. The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box opens. If the Pro xy server box is checked, so to Step 4. If the Proxy server box is not checked, check it before going to S tep 4. 4. Click Advanced. The Proxy Settings dialog box opens. 5. In the Exceptions f[...]

HDMI UTPro NetLinx Programming 83 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 HDMI UTPro NetLinx Programming Overview The HDMI UTPro recognizes a select number of SEND_CO MMANDs. Use NetLinx St udio (V ersion 3 or higher is required) to send these comm ands to the HDMI UTPro. Device Numbering By default, the Device Number assigned to the HDMI UT Pro is [...]

HDMI UTPro NetLinx Programming 84 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Note: Only HDMI-UTPRO-RX units that are physically co nnected to the HDMI UTPr o will be represented in the Online T ree. The device number for each HDMI-UTPRO -RX Rec eiver currently connected to the HDMI UTPro is automatically designated a device number , based on th e devic[...]

HDMI UTPro NetLinx Programming 85 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 SEND_COMMANDs SEND_COMMANDs are sent to Port 1 on the HDMI UTPro. Note: All text is based on a Unicode index. HDMI UTPro SEND_COMMANDs CL<L#>I<I#>O<O#> Connect inputs to outputs with specified level (for virtual matrices). Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,&qu[...]

HDMI UTPro NetLinx Programming 86 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 HDMI UTPro SEND_COMMANDs (continued) ?CO<O#> Returns connection status for the HDMI UTPro. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'?CO<O#>'" Va r i a b l e s : • O# = output port number: 1-8 = Outputs 1-8 - a value of 0 or ALL means all outputs Exa[...]

HDMI UTPro NetLinx Programming 87 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 SERIAL SEND_COMMANDs SERIAL (RS-232) SEND_COMMANDs are sent to Port 2 on the HDMI UTPro. * Both commands for setting the bau d rate are acce pted by the HDMI UTPro and work th e same way . When the system is rebooted or power cycled, th e serial ports default to 9600, N, 8, 1.[...]

HDMI UTPro Firmware Upgrades 88 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 HDMI UTPro Firmware Upgrades Overview The NetLinx S tudio software a pplication (available for fre e download from www .amx.c om ) provides the ability to transfer KIT firmware fil es to a NetLinx device such as the HDMI UTPro. To prepare for a firm ware upgrade: 1. V erify that[...]

HDMI UTPro Firmware Upgrades 89 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 2. Click the Browse (...) button to navi gate to th e target directory in th e Browse For Folder dialog (FIG . 59). The Send to NetLinx Device dialog opens  The select ed directory path is displayed in the Location field.  Assuming that the specified tar get di recto[...]

HDMI UTPro Firmware Upgrades 90 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Note: For additional information on usin g NetLinx S tudio, refer to the “Programming Guide – NetLinx Integrated Controllers” (available at www .amx.com ). Caution: If for any reason your KIT file transfer should fail, continue to retry the transfer until you are succes sf[...]

HDMI-UTPRO-RX NetLinx Programming 91 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 HDMI-UTPRO-RX NetLinx Programming Overview The HDMI-UTPRO-RX Receiver recognizes a select number of NetLinx C HANNELs and SEND_COMMANDs. NetLinx programming is supported only if the HDMI-UTPRO-RX is connected to the HDMI UTPro (a native NetLinx device).  The main Devi[...]

HDMI-UTPRO-RX NetLinx Programming 92 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 CHANNELs SEND_COMMANDs Device SEND_COMMANDs are sent to Port 1 on the HD MI-UTPRO-RX. Note: All text is based on a Unicode ind ex. Channel Function 255 • This channel on indicates that the RX has a valid UTP connection to the HDMI UTPro. • If the channel is off , the RX[...]

HDMI-UTPRO-RX NetLinx Programming 93 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 IR SEND_COMMANDs IR CHANNELs and SEND_COMMANDs are se nt to Port 3 on the HDMI-UTPRO-RX. Import ant: Use only IR ch annel numbers 96 and bel ow with the HDMI-UTPRO-RX. Channel numbers assigned to IR SEND_COMMAND can be renumbered using IR edit software. IR CHANNELs IR SEND_[...]

HDMI-UTPRO-RX NetLinx Programming 94 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 HDMI-UTPRO-RX IR SEND_COMMANDs (continued) CTOF Set the duration of the Off time (no signal) between IR pulses for channel and IR function transmissions. Off time settings are stored in non-volatile memory . This command sets the delay time between pul ses generated by the [...]

HDMI-UTPRO-RX NetLinx Programming 95 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 HDMI-UTPRO-RX IR SEND_COMMANDs (continued) XCHM Changes the IR output pattern for the 'XCH' send command. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'XCHM-<extended channel mode>'" Va r i a b l e s : • extended chan nel mode = 0 - 4. Example: SE[...]

HDMI-UTPRO-RX NetLinx Programming 96 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 SERIAL SEND_COMMANDs SERIAL (RS-232) SEND_COMMANDs are sent to Port 2 on the HDMI-UTPRO-R X. HDMI-UTPRO-RX SERI AL SEND_COMMAND s CHARD Set the delay time between all transmitted characters to the value specified (in 100 Microsecond increments). Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV[...]

HDMI-UTPRO-RX NetLinx Programming 97 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 * Both commands for setting the baud rate ar e accepted by the Receivers and work the same way . When the system is rebooted or power cycled, the serial ports default to 9600, N, 8, 1. HDMI-UTPRO-RX SERIAL SE ND_COMMANDs (continued) SET BAUD Set the serial communication par[...]

HDMI-UTPRO-RX IRL File Transf ers 98 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 HDMI-UTPRO-RX IRL File Transfers Overview The NetLinx S tudio software a pplication (available for fre e download from www .amx.c om ) provides the ability to transfer IR Library files to a NetL inx device such as the HDMI-UTPRO-RX Receiver. In the case of HDMI-UTPRO-RX R e[...]

HDMI-UTPRO-RX IRL File Transf ers 99 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Transferring IRL Files To send an IR Libra ry (*.IRL) file to the HDMI-U TPRO-RX: 1. Choose T ools > File T ransfer to open the File T ransfer dialog (FIG . 63). 2. Click the Add command button to open th e Select Fil es for File T ransfer di alog, and open the Other tab[...]

HDMI-UTPRO-RX IRL File Transf ers 100 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 6. Click Open. a. If the selected file has not been ma pped to a device, the Enter Device Ma pping Information dialog is displayed (FIG . 65). b. Enter the device mapping information, and click OK to return to the Select Files For File T ransfer dialog.  IRL Files ar[...]

Appendix A – EDID Programmer 101 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Appendix A – EDID Programmer Applicability EDID Programmer software is provided for re-progr amming the EDID EEPROM chips on the HDMI UTPro if necessary . This software is avail able at www .amx.com . EDID Overview EDID (Extended Display Iden tifi cation Data) is a data str[...]

Appendix A – EDID Programmer 102 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Determining the Need for EDID Programming Ideally the E DID analysis will have been completed during in s tallation sp ecification. If t h is was not possible but all of the system ’ s devices are now avail able, the most effective way to proceed is to test if the HDMI sign[...]

Appendix A – EDID Programmer 103 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 If EDID programming is nece ssary, you have two options:  Install the EDID Programmer . Read the EDID from the destination device and write it to the HDMI input connector .  Install the EDID Program mer . Check the “EDID Library” file at www .amx.com (search f[...]

Appendix A – EDID Programmer 104 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 2. Connect an HDMI cable to the PC using the PC’ s spare monitor port (if your PC h as a DVI port, use a DVI-to-HDMI cable adapter). 3. Connect the open end of the HDMI cable to the destina tion device (typically a m onitor) from which the EDID information needs to be read.[...]

Appendix A – EDID Programmer 105 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 10. Save the connector ’ s EDID default as a backup (assumes the connector has factory default EDID programming).  Click the Refresh Display List button.  Select the device.  Click the Read button.  Click the Save button (select location, enter file [...]

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interfa ce for System Diagnostics 106 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Appendix B – Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics System Component Information The HDMI UTPro displays system information in its splash screen* for di agnostic purposes. The in formation indicates the current status and well-being[...]

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interfa ce for System Diagnostics 107 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Component Identity Se ttings Detailed information for a single system componen t can be specified by using its identity ( i ) number setti ng ( i0 through i5 ) in the following table. Minima l information for all five compone nts can be specif[...]

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interfa ce for System Diagnostics 108 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Splash Screen Examples Note: AMX reserves the right to add to the contents of the splash screen at any time, without notice. Power-Up Splash Screen The first exa mple is of the splash screen that displays when power is applied to the enclosure[...]

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interfa ce for System Diagnostics 109 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 FIG . 72 Display for v3i3 (verbosity 3, component 3) FIG . 73 Display for v3i4 (verbosity 3, component 4) FIG . 74 Display for v3i5 (verbosity 3, component 5) ~scrv3i3! [3:Communication Interfaces] count = 4 [interface 1] detected [type] BCS m[...]

Appendix C – Managing Configuration Files 110 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Appendix C – Managing Configuration Files Applicability Notice This appendix applies to XNC onnect version 2.10.0. XNConnect ’ s version information is located under its Help menu. V ersion 2.10.0 supports full Device Discovery . This appendix covers the foll[...]

Appendix C – Managing Configuration Files 111 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Installing and Launching XNConnect Use XNConnect software only if you need to cu stomize or change the configuration in formation from the original specification. Import ant: Even if XNConnect is alrea dy on your PC, install the newest version from www .amx.com .[...]

Appendix C – Managing Configuration Files 112 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Discovering the System The discovery process queries the attached s ystem for conf iguration information and prope rties, includin g information regarding assigned signals and virtual matrix definitions. Th e discovery process may take several minutes to complete[...]

Appendix C – Managing Configuration Files 113 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Virtual Matrices V iew The V irtual Matrices view displays pr operties of the existing virtual matrices . Most common tasks are conducted from this view , including customizing cha nnel names and crea ting local pres ets. Note: The HDMI UTPro enclosure displays a[...]

Appendix C – Managing Configuration Files 114 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 4. Enter the new name in the Name field in the right-hand pane and pr ess Enter . The new channel name re places the de fault cha nnel name in the Source s or Destinations list. Note: If a channel is in more than on e VM (virtual matrix), you must repeat St eps 3[...]

Appendix C – Managing Configuration Files 115 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 To set the password and load it to the contr ol panel: 1. Discover the system (see page 1 12) or open the .xcl file (see page 1 11). 2. In the Hardware view , right-click th e CP-15 control panel icon – this ico n is used for the HDMI UTPro control panel. (If c[...]

Appendix C – Managing Configuration Files 116 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 2. Click the Name New button. The Name New Pres et dialog box opens. 3. Optional – Enter a different preset number (local presets do not need to be numbered sequentially). 4. Enter a name for the new preset. 5. Click OK. The Modify Preset dialog box opens. 6. F[...]

Appendix C – Managing Configuration Files 117 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 13. From the File menu, se lect Save As and save an .xcl fi le with a ne w name to t he PC. (W e str ongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified.) 14. If applicable – Reload the .xcl file from the CPU t o the control panel according [...]

Appendix C – Managing Configuration Files 118 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Restoring the Automat ic Configuratio n To restore the automatically constructed configuration: 1. Connect the system to a PC (see page 39). 2. Open a terminal emulati on program (e.g ., T eraT erm, PuTTY , or HyperT erminal). 3. Enter: ~def! to restore the confi[...]

Appendix D – Creating Virtual Matrices 119 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Appendix D – Creating Virtual Matrices Applicability Notice : This appendix applies to XNConnect version 2. 10.0. XNConnect’ s version information is found under its Help menu. Overview The HDMI UTPro Matrix Swi tcher is pre-engineered at the fact ory . It is co[...]

Appendix D – Creating Virtual Matrices 120 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Creating a New Virtual Matrix Import ant: Save a backup copy of the existing configuration file if you find it necessary to modify the file for any reason. Process Overview Creating a new virtual matrix involv es creating virtual channels which must be assigned to t[...]

Appendix D – Creating Virtual Matrices 121 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Preparing Existing VMs W e recommend preparing the configurat ion file for new VMs by making the fo llowing changes to the existing VMs. Import ant: Before making these cha nges: use Save As (un der the File menu), make a backup copy of the current file with a new n[...]

Appendix D – Creating Virtual Matrices 122 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 5. Click OK. The Assign Signals to M atr ices dialog box opens. 6. From the A vailable Signals bo x, select the HDMI signal. 7. From the Enclosure and Physical Matrix dro p-down lists, accept the defaults. 8. Click Assign Matrix. 9. Click OK to finalize the setti ng[...]

Appendix D – Creating Virtual Matrices 123 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 15. Click OK. The Manage V irtual Matrix Gr oupings dialog box opens again. 16. Under Select a Method, click Group by Pattern (this time throug h, the destinations will be assigned). 17. Specify the following parameters for the output channels :  Under Pattern[...]

Appendix D – Creating Virtual Matrices 124 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 The three VMs created for the example on page 1 19 using th e previous procedure are illustrated in FIG . 79 below . (Note that VM 55 at the bottom of the VM list was the orig inal VM 0 discovered on the syst em and renamed for possible reuse later .) FIG . 79 Virtu[...]

Appendix E – ASCII / Hex Conversion 125 Instruction Manual – HDMI-UTPRO-0808 Appendix E – ASCII / Hex Conversion Devices are typically controlled ei ther by using ASCII text strings or the hexadeci mal equivalent. Control codes can be entered into the hardware using ASCII, hexa decima l, or a combin ation of both wh ere certain ASCII codes ar[...]

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