UltraMatrix™ AV DVI 8x8 DVI VIDEO ROUTER INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 10707 Stancliff Road Houston, Texas 77099 800-333-9343 www.rose.
LIMITED WARRANTY ® Rose Electronics warrants the UltraMatrix™ AV DVI 8x8 to be in good working order for one year from the date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace the Unit as set forth below. Repair parts and replacement units will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced parts become the property of Rose Electronics.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page # Disclaimer ...................................................................................................... 1 System introduction ....................................................................................... 1 Features ..................................................................................................... 2 Package contents ...................................................................................... 2 Rose Electronics web site........
INTRODUCTION Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or circuitry of the product without notice.
Features 8 x 8 non-blocking, single link DVI-D matrix switch (8-DVI video inputs / 8-DVI video outputs) Independently display the contents of 8 computers on 8 displays Max TMDS rate of 2 x 1.65 Gb/sec HDTV resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 Switch using the front panel selection, send serial commands to the RS232 port, or using RoseControl switching software Unique “Learn Mode” determines the specs for any output monitor or any PC or Apple monitor.
MODELS Model Front View Figure 1. Front View OUTPUTS INPUTS Rear View Inputs Outputs Figure 2. Rear View Left – 8 DVI-I video in connectors Right – 8 DVI-I video out connectors DB9F Serial input for serial switching commands Power input jack (+5V power adapter) Cables DVI-I MM – Video In DB9MM – Serial RS232 In Figure 3.
INSTALLATION and OPERATION Installation and Set-Up Please refer to the safety section first before proceeding with any installation or configuration or the UltraMatrix AV DVI. It is recommended that the following installation procedure be followed. All equipment (UltraMatrix AV DVI, Monitors, and PC’s) should be powered off until all cabling is connected.
Connecting the video sources Connect up to eight single link DVI video sources to the Video In ports on the rear panel using a DVI male to male extension cable. The DVI cable length is a maximum of 20 ft. (6.1 m). Connecting the video monitors Connect up to eight DVI video monitors to the Video Out ports on the rear panel. Monitor cable length is a maximum of 20 ft (6.1 meters).
Switching using the front panel To switch a video source to an output monitor using the front panel, first press the enter button to choose which output port to display the video on. Next press the scroll button to select the input source to route to the selected output. Sequence through the 8 outputs and assign the needed input. An input can be switched to any or all outputs, but an output can only be connected to one input source.
Switching using serial commands Set-up a serial communication program with the following parameters: Baud Rate – 9600 Data Bits – 8 Parity – None Stop Bits - 1 Connect to the UltraMatrix AV DVI 8x8 unit and issue the following command : //MxxIyy where xx = output port / yy = input port / = carriage return To switch monitor #2 to computer #4, issue the command //M02I04 To display a computer on all monitors use 00 as the output port.
Installing RoseControl software Install the RoseControl switching software on the computer or laptop that will be used to control and switch the video inputs. Installation of RoseControl follows the standard Windows® type installation procedure. NOTE: All equipment should be properly connected, powered on and the control computer connected via a serial cable to the unit prior to installing the RoseControl software. Insert the provided CD and when Autorun executes, click on the Install RoseControl tab.
Figure 6. Rose Control Switching Matrix The left column lists the inputs 1-8 and the right column lists the outputs 1-8. The input and output names can be changed by highlighting the name to change and re-naming it. Switching using Rose Control Switching Matrix Using the switching matrix is the easiest way to route a video input to any or all outputs.
Example: To route outputs 1, 2, and 4 to input #2, hold down the control key, click on the output numbers 1, 2, and 4. When all outputs are selected, click on input #2. To select multiple adjacent outputs to connect to a single input, click on the first output number, hold down the shift key, and then click on the last output number. Example: To route outputs 1-3 to input #3 click on output number 1, hold down the shift key and click on output number 3, then click on the input #3.
NOTE: A macro is temporarily saved in the macro tabs (1-50) for the current session. If power is cycled or removed, all macro settings are lost unless they have been previously saved. To save the macro and session settings, click on “File” and choose “Save Configuration” or “Save Configuration As” and save the session and all macro information to a file on the controlling computer.
SAFETY Safety The UltraMatrix AV DVI 8x8 has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. Like all electronic equipment, the unit should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the Unit, read and follow these safety instructions. Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this Unit. Except where explained in this manual, do not attempt to service this Unit yourself.
Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements Safety information Documentation reference symbol. If the product is marked with this symbol, refer to the product documentation to get more information about the product. WARNING CAUTION A WARNING in the manual denotes a hazard that can cause injury or death. A CAUTION in the manual denotes a hazard that can damage equipment. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING or CAUTION notice until you have understood the hazardous conditions and have taken appropriate steps.
SERVICE and MAINTENANCE Service Information Maintenance and Repair This Unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts. In the event a Unit needs repair or maintenance, you must first obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electronics or an authorized repair center. This Return Authorization number must appear on the outside of the shipping container. See Limited Warranty for more information.
APPENDICES Appendix A - Specifications Video Video Bandwidth 165MHz Video Input Signal Level 1.2 Volt p-p Resolution 1080p / 1920 x 1200 Video Connector DVI-I Power Voltage 5VDC / 3A Power Adapter Physical Dimensions 17” W x 6.75” D x 1.75” H (432mm W x 171.5mm D x 44.5mm H Weight 2.0 lbs (0.
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