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NTI INCORPORATED
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VEEMUX Series
SM-nXm-C5AV-LCD
Audio/Video Matrix Switch via CAT5
Installation and Operation Manual
TM
Used with NTI ST-C5VA-600 (XTENDEX ) (NOT INCLUDED)
MAN050 Rev 4/10/06
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TRADEMARK VEEMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2003-2006 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202. CHANGES The material in th
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................1 Materials ......................................................................................................................................................................1 Default User Name and Passwords .....................................................................................................
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Figure 7- Maximum total CAT5 cable length cannot exceed 600 feet................................................................................................9 Figure 8- Connect VEEMUX to LAN ..................................................................................................................................................9 Figure 9- Connect user terminal to VEEMUX ....................................................................................................................
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 connected to the VEEMUX via XTENDEX Local Units (n), each accessible by up to 16 audio/video displays connected via XTENDEX Remote Units (m). The VEEMUX enables connections from any single XTENDEX Local Unit to any or all of
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 Web Interface password is admin (lower case letters only). For instruction on using the Web Interface, see page 17. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS VEEMUX Features and Functions 1. Keypad- for manual
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 female- for connecting the CAT 5 cable 4. Video Connector- 15HD female- for connecting the local user's monitor 5. Audio Jack- 3.5mm stereo audio jack- for connecting to local speakers 11 6. Video Connect
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 XTENDEX INSTALLATION (XTENDEX not included) 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 • Headphone out- typically located on the CD-ROM (audio extension cable would be needed) • The audio output of the ST-C5VA-600 Audio/Video Extender is compatible with self-powered stereo
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 Local User Components to Local Unit 3. Connect the CAT5 cable to the “Cat 5” port on the Local Unit. (See Fig. 2.) When properly inserted the
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 the Remote Unit. 3. Connect the speakers to the 3.5mm jack on the Remote Unit (see Fig. 3). Figure 3- Connect the Extended Components to th
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 power connectors go into each port all the way. Plug each AC adapter into a power outlet. The yellow LED on the RJ45 connector of both the Remote and Local Units should illuminate, indicating that a proper power connection has been made to them. (See Fig.
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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- Attach ST-C5VA-600 Local Unit to VEEMUX 3. Connect a CAT5 cable (wired as specified on page 26) between an ST-C5VA-600 Remote Unit and VEEMUX connector "
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Note: This total length of CAT5 cable between the ST-C5VA-600 Remote and Local units cannot exceed 600 feet. (See Fig. 9) Figure 7- Maximum total CAT5 cable length cannot exceed 600 feet 6. To use the WEB Interface (page 15) , connect a CAT5 cable between the Local Network and the RJ45 connector on the VEEMUX labeled ETHERNET. (See Fig. 8) This cable should be wired straight through between two
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 Overview On the front panel is an 18 push-button keypad and LCD that enable the user to operate the switch and change settings.(See Fig. 10) IN: 1 2 3 4 OUT: 1 2 3 4 6 78 0 Esc Ou
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 allow the users to configure the RS-232 control interface and web server settings. The keypad buttons perform the following functions: Key Action ESC Cancel current action. 0 – 9 Used to enter numbers
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 . The display will prompt if the address is successfully changed. Pressing will cancel this command. The serial address is used by the RS232 line to send commands. Valid addresses are between 1 and 99. The factory default address is 1.
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Set Wserver Timeout When selecting this menu item, the display shows the current webserver timeout period and offers optional values to change it to. Figure 17- Wserver Timeout Period The currently selected value is highlighted. Move the highlight (using the arrow keys) to the desired timeout value and press to apply the value. An alternative method of selection is to p
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 This function is particularly useful to determine if a lack of sound from speakers is due to failed speakers, or lack of audio signal through the VEEMUX. If no signal is seen in this display, check all connections between the audio source, the XTENDEX, and the respective Input port on the VEEMUX. Pressing again will return to the connections display. RS232 Interface A user may control the VEEMUX using an RS232 interface by connecting a PC
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 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 an RS232 interface from an attached PC. The Matrix Switcher's Control Program is included on the CD packaged with the VEEMUX. The Matrix Switcher's Control Program is downloaded by clicking on the link "Download Matrix Switcher's Control Program". To install
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NTI VEEMUX AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH VIA CAT5 Telnet Interface The Telnet Interface enables the user to control the switch using telnet client through an Ethernet connection. The telnet server listens on port 2000. To access the telnet interface, using the current IP address type the following in a command shell: telnet 192.168.1.1 2000 The VEEMUX will prompt the user for a password. The user must enter the password followed by . The default factory password is "admin". With a proper
