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2 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide UñU=asf=oçìíÉê= √ =rëÉêÛë=dìáÇÉ `çéóêáÖÜí © Barco, Inc. May 26, 2006 All rights reserved. No pa rt of this docume nt may be copied, reproduce d or translated. It shall not otherwise be recorded, transmitted or stored in a retr ieval system without the prior written consent[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 3 If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by Barco, or if the goods are ha ndled incorrectly , in particular if the systems are commissioned operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not agreed upon i[...]

4 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide léÉê~íçêë=p~ÑÉíó=pìãã~êó The general safety informa tio n in this summary is for operating personnel. aç=kçí=oÉãçîÉ=`çîÉêë=çê=m~åÉäë There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages. T o avoid personal in[...]

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6 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide `Ü~åÖÉ=eáëíçêó The table below lists the changes to the MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router User ’s Guide. T able 0-1. Change History Rev Date ECO # Description Approved By A 5/26/06 1640 MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router User ’s Guide M. Lettau[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 7 q~ÄäÉ=çÑ=`çåíÉåíë `Ü~éíÉê=N fåíêçÇìÅíáçå =K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K =K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=NN In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Chapter Structure . . . . . [...]

8 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide Table of Contents Tech Support Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Status Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 EDID Resolution Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 9 Table of Conte nts Via FTP Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Via Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Serial Upgrade Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

10 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide Table of Contents HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 ^ééÉåÇáñ=`= `çåí~Åí=fåÑçêã~íáçå =K=K =K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K=K[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 1 1 N K==fåíê çÇìÅíáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter is designed to introduce you to the MatrixPRO™ 8x8 DVI Router. Areas to be covered are: • Chapter Structure • How to Use This G uide • Conventions • About the Matrix PRO 8x8 DVI Router • Features • Connectivity Diag[...]

12 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå Chapter Structure `Ü~éíÉê=píêìÅíìêÉ The following chapte rs pro vide instructions fo r all aspects of MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router operations: • Chapter 1, “ I ntroduction ” provides a system overview , a list of features, and a system connectivity diagram[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 13 NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå How to Use This Guide eçï=íç=rëÉ=qÜáë=dìáÇÉ Following are important tips for streamlining your use of this User’s Guide in its electronic “PDF” form. k~îáÖ~íáåÖ Use Acrobat Reader ’s “bookmarks” to navigate to the desired location. All ch[...]

14 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå About the MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router ^Äçìí=íÜÉ=j~íêáñmol=UñU=asf=oçìíÉê The MatrixPRO = 8x8 DVI Router is a DVI cro sspoint switch supporting resolu tions ranging from VGA (640x480) to UXGA (1600x1200x60) — including al l HDTV resolutions. Any input can [...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 15 NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå Connectivity Diagram `çååÉÅíáîáíó=aá~Öê~ã The figure below provides a samp le connectivity diagram: Figure 1-1. MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router System Diagram (sample ) ^ééäáÅ~íáçå=nìÉëíáçåë At Barco, we take pride in offering unique so lutions [...]

16 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå Connectivity Diagram[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 17 O K = = e ~ êÇï~ êÉ = l êá É å í ~ í á ç å få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter provides d etailed diagrams of the system’s front and rear panels. The following topics are discussed: • MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Ro uter Front Panel • MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router Rear Panel[...]

18 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 2. Hardware Orientation MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router Front Panel j~íêáñmol=UñU=asf=oçìíÉê=cêçåí=m~åÉä The figure below illustra tes the Matr ixPRO 8x8 DVI Router front panel: Figure 2-1. MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router F ront Panel Following are descriptions of each front panel control featur[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 19 2. Hardware Orientation MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router Front Panel 5) RGB MUTE Button The RGB MUTE button enabl es you to blank the selected output video whi le leaving sync signals running to the monito r . Select the desired output, press RGB MUTE and press TA K E to complete the route. In Chapter 4 ,[...]

20 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 2. Hardware Orientation MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router Front Panel aáëéä~ó=pÉÅíáçå The figure below illustra tes the Display Section : Figure 2-2. Display Section Descriptions of each button and control are provided below: • The Menu D isplay is a 4 line x 20 character V acuum Fluorescent Di[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 21 2. Hardware Orientation MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router Rear Panel j~íêáñmol=UñU=asf=oçìíÉê=oÉ~ê=m~åÉä The figure below illustra tes the Matr ixPRO 8x8 DVI Router rear panel: Figure 2-1. MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router Rea r Panel Following are descriptions of each rear panel connector: 1) DVI In[...]

22 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 2. Hardware Orientation MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router Rear Panel The Ethernet connector is compatible with: ~ S tandard RJ-45 Ethernet cables ~ Neutrik EtherCon ® series cables In Appendix A, refer to the “ Ethernet Connector ” section on page 89 for pinouts. 5) AC Connector One AC Connector is pro[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 23 PK==fåëí ~ää~íáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter provides d etailed instructions for installin g th e Ma tri xPR O 8x 8 DVI Router hardware. The following topics are discussed: • Safety Precautions • Unpacking and Inspection • Site Prep aration • Rack-Mount Installation •[...]

24 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 3. Installation Safety Precautions p~ÑÉíó=mêÉÅ~ìíáçåë= For all MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router installation pr ocedu res, observe the following important safety and handling rules to avoid da mage to yourself and the equipment: • T o protect users from electric shock, ensu re that the power[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 25 3. Installation Rack-Mount Installation o~ÅâJjçìåí=fåëí~ää~íáçå MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Routers are designed to be rack mounted. Please note the following important points: • When rack mounting the unit, remem ber that maximum ambient opera ting temperature for the unit is 40 degrees C.[...]

26 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 3. Installation Power Installation mçïÉê=fåëí~ää~íáçå  Use the following steps to install power to the MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Route r : 1. Connect an AC power cord to the AC Power Connector on the rear of the MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router, and then to an AC outlet. 2. Connect AC Power cords ([...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 27 3. Installation Signal Installation páÖå~ä=fåëí~ää~íáçå The figure below illustrates a sample MatrixPR O 8x8 DVI Router system diagram. Use this figure for reference during the sign al installati on process. Figure 3-2. MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router System D iagram (sample)  Use the fol[...]

28 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 3. Installation Signal Installation[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 29 QK==léÉê ~íáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter provides detailed operating instru ctions for the MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router. The following topics are discu ssed: • Control Overvi ew • Power-Up Initialization • Menu T ree • Menu System Overview • Quick Function Refe rence • U[...]

30 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 4. Operation Control Overview `çåíêçä=lîÉêîáÉï There are several ways to control the MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router: • The front panel is available for status and control using the display , the ADJUST knob and the two “navigation” buttons ( SEL and ESC ). These controls enable you to [...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 31 4. Operation Menu Tree jÉåì=qêÉÉ The figure below illustra tes t he MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router Menu Tree . Use this diagram for reference throughout this chapter . Figure 4-1. MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router Menu Tree Setup Menu Status Menu EDID Setup Menu Cable Equalizati on Menu Test Pattern Menu V[...]

32 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 4. Operation Menu System Overview jÉåì=póëíÉã=lîÉêîáÉï This section lists the rule s and conventions for using the Matri xPR O 8x8 DVI Router’s menu system. The figure below illustrates a sample menu: Figure 4-2. T est Pattern Menu (sample) Please note the following important rules[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 33 4. Operation Menu System Overview • The SEL button is also used to answer “ Ye s ” to certain menu queries. The ESC button is also used to answer “ No ” to cert ain menu queries. Note The display itself is four lines high, and the ADJUST knob is used to scroll through the various menu li[...]

34 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 4. Operation Quick Function Reference nìáÅâ=cìåÅíáçå=oÉÑÉêÉåÅÉ Use the following table to quickly access the proper menu for a specific function. T able 4-1. MatrixPRO Quick Functi on Reference T able How to : Use the Fol lowing: Page Add input or output to a group Working with G[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 35 4. Operation Using the Main Menu rëáåÖ=íÜÉ=j~áå=jÉåì The figure below illustra tes the Main Menu : Figure 4-3. MatrixPRO Main Menu The Main Me nu provides access to all MatrixPR O menus and sub-menus: • Select Setup to access the Setup M enu , which enables you to adjust system param[...]

36 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 4. Operation Using the Main Menu pÉíìé=jÉåì From the Main Menu , select Setup to display the Setup Menu : Figure 4-4. MatrixPRO Setup Menu The Setup Menu enables you to ad just system parameters, pe rform a factory reset or obtain the T ech Support number . Following are descriptions of each[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 37 4. Operation Using the Main Menu opJOPO=pÉííáåÖë=jÉåì From the System Men u , select RS-232 Sett ings to display the RS-232 Settings Menu . This menu enables you to adjust t he settings of the rear panel’s Serial Port . Figure 4-6. MatrixPRO RS-232 Settings Me nu Please note: • Baud [...]

38 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 4. Operation Using the Main Menu Please note: • The default IP address is 192.168.0 00.243 . • If DHCP is on, the IP address appears b etween brackets, and cannot be adjusted.  T o adjust the IP address: 1. Ensure that DHCP is off. 2. On the IP Add ress Menu , rotate the knob to change the v[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 39 4. Operation Using the Main Menu c~Åíçêó=oÉëÉí=jÉåì From the Setup M enu , select Factory Rese t to display the Factory Reset Menu . Figure 4-9. MatrixP R O Factory Reset Menu When you perform a factory reset, the following actions occur: • All output channels are blanked, an d all r[...]

40 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 4. Operation Using the Main Menu pí~íìë=jÉåì From the Main Menu , select Statu s to display the Sta tu s Me nu : Figure 4-1 1. MatrixPRO St a tus Menu (sample) This menu shows all current input-to-output a ssign ments (or “routes”). Any input can be routed to any combination of the 8 out[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 41 4. Operation Using the Main Menu bafa=oÉëçäìíáçå=jÉåì From the Main Menu , select EDID Setup to display the E D ID Resolution M e nu : Figure 4-12. MatrixPRO EDID Resolution Menu (sample) The EDID Resolution Menu enables you to set MatrixPRO's preferred EDID resolution, either for[...]

42 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 4. Operation Using the Main Menu 6. (Optional) If desired, scroll to the “ Reset ” line and pre ss SEL to reset the EDID resolution fo r all in puts to the defa ult value of 1400x1050 @59.94 . 7. Reboot the computer(s) in order for the new EDID information to be read, and for the new preferred [...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 43 4. Operation Using the Main Menu ~ If All is selected and all equalization values do n ot match, the label “ Not All Same ” is shown. ~ If an individual input is selected, its equalization value is shown. 6. Rotate the ADJUST knob and select the desired equalization value. 7. Press SEL to “a[...]

44 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 4. Operation Using the Main Menu rëáåÖ=íÜÉ=qÉëí=m~ííÉêå  Use the following steps to pre-select a test pattern: 1. From the Main Menu , select T est Pattern to display the T est Pattern Menu . 2. Scroll to line 2 (the “ Resolution ” line), and press SEL to display the edit curs[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 45 4. Operation Using the Main Menu rëáåÖ=íÜÉ=o~ëíÉê=_çñ The Raster Box can be enabled/disable d for an output to wh ic h a pattern is currentl y routed, or the Raster Bo x can be “preset” to appear the next time a test pattern is routed to an output.  Use the following steps to e[...]

46 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 4. Operation Using the Main Menu 3. Rotate the ADJUST knob and select the desired state ( Enabled or Disabled ). 4. Press SEL to “accept” the new state, or press ESC to return to the current state without making changes. 5. T o choose a timing so urce, ensure that the function i s enabled. Scro[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 47 4. Operation Using the Main Menu oÉÅ~ää=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå=jÉåì From the Main Menu , select Recall Preset to display the Recall Configuratio n Menu : Figure 4-17. MatrixPRO Recall Configuration Menu ( sample) A stored “preset” (configuratio n file) containing all input and output [...]

48 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 4. Operation MatrixPRO Operating Procedures j~íêáñmol léÉê~íáåÖ=mêçÅÉÇìêÉë The following operating pro cedures are covered in this section: • Performing a T ake • Performing a Multi-T ake • Clearing a Route • Checking Router St atus • Routing a T est Pattern • Using [...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 49 4. Operation MatrixPRO Operating Procedures mÉêÑçêãáåÖ=~=jìäíáJq~âÉ This procedure enab les you to perform multiple input-to-outp ut routes with one “take.”  Use the following steps to perform a multi-take: 1. In the Output Selection Section , select the output channel (desti[...]

50 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 4. Operation MatrixPRO Operating Procedures oçìíáåÖ=~=qÉëí=m~ííÉêå Operationally , the TEST P A T button is treated just like any other input on the router .  Use the following steps to route a test pat te rn : 1. Ensure that you have pre-selected the des ired test patt ern. Refer [...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 51 4. Operation MatrixPRO Operating Procedures tçêâáåÖ=ïáíÜ=dêçìéë The MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router enables you to set up groups of input and output channels, in order to prevent certain inputs from bei ng switched to selected outputs. Once established, routes can only be performed within [...]

52 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 4. Operation MatrixPRO Operating Procedures råäçÅâáåÖ=íÜÉ=`çåíêçä=m~åÉä The control panel can be locked in the following ways: • Via serial communications using the FPLock command. In Appendix B, refer to the “ FPLOCK en ” section on page 95 for details. • From the GUI, [...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 53 RK==drf=fåëí ~ää~íáçå=~åÇ=léÉê ~íáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter describes the installation and operation of the MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router interactive Control GUI. The following topics are discu ssed: • Control GUI Inst allation • Running the GUI • GUI Overview •[...]

54 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 5. GUI Installa tion and Operation Control GUI Installation `çåíêçä=drf=fåëí~ää~íáçå The MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router Control GUI is an interactive Graphical User Interface application designed to assist users with Matr ixPRO op eration. The software is only available via downloa d from [...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 55 5. GUI Installation and Operation Control GUI Installation 5. the Double-click on the MatrixPRO_DVI_8x8_Rev ###.exe icon to display t he Wel co me Di al og . Figure 5-1. Welcome Dialog 6. Click Next to display the Choose D estination Dialog : Figure 5-2. Choose Destination D ialog If desired, clic[...]

56 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 5. GUI Installa tion and Operation Control GUI Installation 7. Click Next to display the Start Inst allatio n Dialog . The setup application is now ready to install the MP Control app lication. Figure 5-3. St art Installation Dialog 8. Click Next to begin installation. Af ter successfully installin[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 57 5. GUI Installation and Operation Running the GUI oìååáåÖ=íÜÉ=drf  Use the following steps to run the MatrixPRO GUI: 1. T urn on MatrixPRO and wait for a complete system boot up. 2. Ensure that your PC (or laptop) is connected to MatrixPRO either via serial (R S- 232) or via Ethernet. [...]

58 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 5. GUI Installa tion and Operation Runnin g th e GU I • If an operation (such as a route) is not completed by using a T AKE command via the Front Panel or via serial commands, the GUI can fa ll into an unknown state and operation may become unrel iable. • T o prevent any operation al difficulti[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 59 5. GUI Installation and Operation GUI Overvi ew drf=lîÉêîáÉï The MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router Control GUI consists of a main window , a menu bar and six function tabs. Each is explained in the following sections. Please note: • The GUI is used by multiple Barco pro ducts. When conne cted to a[...]

60 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 5. GUI Installa tion and Operation Using the Me nu Bar rëáåÖ=íÜÉ=jÉåì=_~ê The figure below illustra tes the MatrixPRO GUI’s Menu Bar : Figure 5-7. Menu Bar Each menu is described in detail below: • File Menu • Serial Port Menu • About Menu cáäÉ=jÉåì The figure below illustr[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 61 5. GUI Installation and Operation Using the Menu Bar pÉêá~ä=mçêí=jÉåì The figure below illustra tes the Serial Port Menu : Figure 5-9. Serial Port Menu The following functions are provided: • Click Serial Port > Open COM to display the COM Port Sub-menu : Figure 5-10. COM Port Sub-m[...]

62 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 5. GUI Installa tion and Operation Using the Me nu Bar ^Äçìí=jÉåì On the Menu Bar , click About to display the About Dialog : Figure 5-1 1. About Dialog The About Dialog lists the system’s version, the mini mum required resolution, plu s the company websites and support email address. Clic[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 63 5. GUI Installation and Operation Using the Video Switching T ab rëáåÖ=íÜÉ=sáÇÉç=pïáíÅÜáåÖ=q~Ä The Video Swit ch ing T a b enables you to route sources, perform multi-takes, save and recall presets, and mute output channels. Figure 5-12. Video Switching T ab (sample) Following [...]

64 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 5. GUI Installa tion and Operation Using the Video Switchin g Tab The following addition al controls are provi ded: ~ At the bottom of the Input s Section , click TA K E to complete a route. ~ Click Cancel to cancel a pen din g route. 2) Outputs Section The Output s Section provides numbere d butto[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 65 5. GUI Installation and Operation Using the Video Switching T ab drf=pïáíÅÜáåÖ=léÉê~íáçåë Operating procedures are cover ed in the following sections: • Performing a T ake • Performing a Multi-T ake • Clearing a Route • Using RGB Mute • Saving Presets • Recalling Preset[...]

66 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 5. GUI Installa tion and Operation Using the Video Switchin g Tab mÉêÑçêãáåÖ=~=q~âÉ  On the Video Switchi ng T ab , use the following steps to perform a take: 1. In the Output s Section , click the output to which you want to route an input. The output button turns yellow . 2. In the [...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 67 5. GUI Installation and Operation Using the Video Switching T ab `äÉ~êáåÖ=~=oçìíÉ The “clear” procedure enables you to cl ear (or “blank”) a route.  On the Video Switchi ng T ab , use the following steps to clear a route: 1. In the Outputs Section , click the output channel th[...]

68 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 5. GUI Installa tion and Operation Using the Video Switchin g Tab p~îáåÖ=mêÉëÉíë The router ’s current state (all inpu t and output routes) can be saved to one of eight presets (or “configuration” files). For exa mp le, yo u ca n save a preset in which all outputs are “blanked,”[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 69 5. GUI Installation and Operation Using the Video Switching T ab oÉÅ~ääáåÖ=mêÉëÉíë A stored “preset” (configuratio n file) containing all input and output routes can be recalled from memory and applied instantly to the router ’s current state. For example, you can recall a confi[...]

70 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 5. GUI Installa tion and Operation Using the Labeling Tab rëáåÖ=íÜÉ=i~ÄÉäáåÖ=q~Ä The Labeling T a b enables you to create mnemonic labe ls for inputs, outputs, groups and presets. Once created, the label s appear on the buttons in the appropriate GUI sections. Figure 5-15. Labeling T [...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 71 5. GUI Installation and Operation Using the Grouping Tab rëáåÖ=íÜÉ=dêçìéáåÖ=q~Ä The Grouping T ab enables you to set up groups of input and output channels, in order to prevent certain inputs from being switched to selected outputs. Once established, routes can only be performed wit[...]

72 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 5. GUI Installa tion and Operation Using the Grouping Ta b • T o check the “members” of a group, click a group in the Group column. All assigned group input and output buttons will light in yellow . If no buttons light, that group is not configured .  Use the following steps to crea te an [...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 73 5. GUI Installation and Operation Using the Sequencing Tab rëáåÖ=íÜÉ=pÉèìÉåÅáåÖ=q~Ä The Sequencing T ab enables you to cycle through a sequence of presets. Figure 5-17. Sequencing T ab (sample) This functionality also allows for a variable delay time (in seconds), du ring which ti[...]

74 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 5. GUI Installa tion and Operation Using the Sequenci ng Tab 3. In the Delay column, set the desired delay interval for each enabled preset — from 3 to 9999 seconds. 4. Click Star t to begin the sequence. “Active” presets are in dicated by the bright green square adjacent to the sequen ce num[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 75 5. GUI Installation and Operation Using the Setup Tab rëáåÖ=íÜÉ=pÉíìé=q~Ä The Setup T ab enables you to select the method of MatrixPR O remote control (either RS- 232 or Ethernet), chang e the IP addres s if required, and reset the system. Figure 5-18. Setup T a b (sample) The followin[...]

76 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 5. GUI Installa tion and Operation Using the " A bo u t" Tab rëáåÖ=íÜÉ=?^Äçìí?=q~Ä The About T ab shows the current versions of GUI software and firmware, along with serial activity indicators and the curre nt COM port. Figure 5-19. About T a b (sample) Note that the About T a[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 77 SK==réÖê ~ÇáåÖ=pçÑí ï ~ê É få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter prov ides detailed instructi ons for upgrading system so ftware. The following topics are discussed: • Software Upgrade Overview • Hardware Requirements • Sof tware Requirement s • Downloadin g Software • Seria[...]

78 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 6. Upgrading Software Software Upgrade Overview pçÑíï~êÉ=réÖê~ÇÉ=lîÉêîáÉï Firmware files for the MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router system are load ed into the hardware at power-up. These files are stored in the unit’s onboard flash memory , which can be upgraded using a serial or Etherne[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 79 6. Upgrading Software Downloading Software açïåäç~ÇáåÖ=pçÑíï~êÉ T wo different methods can be used to download MatrixPRO so ftware and the Flash File Loader utility: • Via FTP Site • Via We b S i te sá~=cqm=páíÉ Barco Folsom's FTP site address is: ftp.folsom .com  T [...]

80 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 6. Upgrading Software Serial Upgrade Metho d pÉêá~ä=réÖê~ÇÉ=jÉíÜçÇ  Use the following steps to upgrade MatrixPRO software using a serial connection to your PC: 1. With the download complete, navig ate to the target folder and double-click the EXE to launch the installation shield. [...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 81 6. Upgrading Software Serial Upgrade Method e. If the prompt appears, continue with step 10 (uploadi ng files). 9. T o troubleshoot the se rial con nection: a. If the DCD and CTS status lights are green, re-check the communication settings in the loader , and verify that th e COM port and Baud Rat[...]

82 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 6. Upgrading Software Ethernet Upgrade Method bíÜÉêåÉí=réÖê~ÇÉ=jÉíÜçÇ  Use the following steps to upgrade Matrix PRO software using an Ethernet conn ection to your PC: 1. Ensure that your PC (or laptop) uses the Windows ® 2000 or XP op erating systems. 2. Connect MatrixPRO’s [...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 83 6. Upgrading Software Ethernet Upgrade Me thod 8. In the dialog, enter Matri xPRO’s IP address (as noted in step 5 above), and enter the default port number: 23 . 9. Click the Connect button. If the connection is successfully , the message “ Connect via Ethernet suc cessful ” appears in the [...]

84 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide 6. Upgrading Software Ethernet Upgrade Method g. If you see a “ Request timed out ” message, the PC is unable to locate and communicate with MatrixPRO. If this is the case: • Check your network connections an d settings as described above, or ... • Contact your network administrator , or ..[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 85 ^ K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë få=qÜáë=^ééÉåÇáñ This appendix provides detailed technical specif icatio ns for the MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router. The following topics are discu ssed: • Input Specifications • Output Specifica tions • Physical and Electr ical Specifications • Communic[...]

86 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input Specifications fåéìí=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router input specifications. lìíéìí=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë The table below lists MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router output specifications. T able A-1. MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI R[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 87 ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Physical and Electrical Specifications mÜóëáÅ~ä=~åÇ=bäÉÅíêáÅ~ä=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router physical and electrical specifications. `çããìåáÅ~íáçåë=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below li[...]

88 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Pinouts máåçìíë= The following topics are discu ssed in this section: • DVI Connector • Ethernet Connector • Serial Connector asf=`çååÉÅíçê The figure below illustra tes the DVI connector: Figure A-1. DVI Connector The table below lists DVI Connect[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 89 ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Pinouts bíÜÉêåÉí=`çååÉÅíçê The figure below illustra tes the Ethernet connector: Figure A-2. Ethernet Connector The table below lists Ethernet connector pinouts. T able A-7. Ethernet Connector Pinouts Pin Signal Wire Color 1 TX Data + White / Orange 2 [...]

90 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide ^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Pinouts pÉêá~ä=`çååÉÅíçê The figure below illustra tes the Serial connector: Figure A-3. Serial Connector The table below lists Serial connector pinouts. T able A-8. Serial Connector Pinouts Pin RS-232 Signal Description 1 CD Carrier Detect 2 RXD Received [...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 91 _K==oÉ ãçí É=` çåíê çä=mê çí çÅçä få=qÜáë=^ééÉåÇáñ This appendix provides information regarding exte rnal remote control pro tocol. The following topics are discussed: • Default Serial Parameters • Default IP Address • RS-232 Mode • MatrixPRO Remote Commands[...]

92 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide _K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä Default Serial Parameters aÉÑ~ìäí=pÉêá~ä=m~ê~ãÉíÉêë The following are the parameter settings for seri al communica tion: • Baud Rate = 1 15K baud • Parity = NONE • Sto p B i t = 1 • Data Bit = 8 • Echo = ON • Flow Control = N[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 93 _K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä RS-232 Mode opJOPO=jçÇÉ The MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router will respon d with a “ # ” prompt when the comma nd processor is ready for a command. The command syntax is shown below cmd arg1 arg2 … argn<CR> Please note: • A space (ASCII 32) mus[...]

94 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide _K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä MatrixPRO Remote Commands j~íêáñmol=oÉãçíÉ=`çãã~åÇë The table below lists MatrixPRO 8x 8 DVI Router remote commands. T able B-2. MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router Remote Commands Command Description Page CLEAR Clear all matrix video routings 95 DH[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 95 _K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä MatrixPRO Remote Comma nds j~íêáñmol UñU=asf=oçìíÉê=pÉêá~ä=`çãã~åÇ=iáëí `ib^o • Description : Clears all existing and pending video routes. • Parameters : None S CLEAR ae`m== • Description : Enable/disable DHCP mode • Para[...]

96 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide _K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä MatrixPRO Remote Commands dabi=Öêé=çìí=áå • Description : Remove output and/or input from the selected group. • Parameters : [GroupNum] Group number to remove output; [1-8] [OutNum] Output number to remove; [1 -8] / 101 if no output to remov[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 97 _K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä MatrixPRO Remote Comma nds kpq^q • Description : Number Ins/Outs S tatus ~ Send the number of in puts and outputs mopq=åìã • Description : Saves current front panel configur ation/routing to a Preset location • Parameters : out Preset number t[...]

98 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide _K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä MatrixPRO Remote Commands od_jrqb== • Description : Mutes the output ch annel, syncs remain • Parameters : RGBMUTE [output] [state] Set RGB Mute to st ate for specified output. omopq=åìã • Description : Recall an existing preset from a preset l[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’s Guide 99 _K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä MatrixPRO Remote Comma nds qm^q== • Description : Selects tes t pattern • Parameters : TP A T [type] Set T est Pattern to specified type ~ 0=H Ramp, 1=V Ramp, 2=100p Col Bars, 3=16x Grid ~ 4=32x Grid, 5=Burst, 6= 75p Col Bars, 7=50p Gray ~ 8=Gr S t[...]

100 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide _K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä MatrixPRO Remote Commands[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’ s Guid e 101 `K==`çåí~Åí=fåÑçêã~íáçå få=qÜáë=^ééÉåÇáñ The following topics are discu ssed in this Appendix: • Wa r r a n t y • Return Material Au thorization (RMA) • Contact Information t~êê~åíó All video products are designed and tested to the highest quality standards a[...]

102 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide `K==`çåí~Åí=fåÑçêã~íáçå Contact Informat io n `çåí~Åí=fåÑçêã~íáçå Barco Media and Ent ert ainment 1 1 1 01 T r ade Ce nter Drive Rancho C ordova, Californ ia 9567 0 USA • Phone: (916) 859-2 500 • Fax: (916) 859-2515 • Websites: ~ www .folsom.com ~ www .events.barc[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’ s Guid e 103 fåÇÉ ñ ^ About dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 MatrixPRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 AC connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 power cords [...]

104 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide Index Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 menu system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Convert, scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Crosspoint selection butt[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’ s Guid e 105 Index how to run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 installation and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 mute an output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

106 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide Index IPINFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 i Labeling T ab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 LOADRMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Lockout message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 j Main Menu, using[...]

MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User ’ s Guid e 107 Index Preset recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Presets section, GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Protocol, remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 PRST . . . . . . . . .[...]

108 MatrixPRO • 8x8 DVI Router • User’s Guide Index Signal installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Site preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Software downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 installed version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 9 requirements, upgrading[...]