VSM-A-4-4 and VSM-I-A-4-JA4 4x4 VGA + Audio
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1. ene ss 11 4 Control Commands RS 232 and IP eese 11 TROWUAG FUNCIONS see ee 12 4 2 Preset Save and Recall Functions esee 13 2 9 POWER FURCIIONS ee elle 13 A Ar Special OMAN a 14 AO EOF ROSPONSOS gjat ee 14 9 IP Control Basics naeh 15 5 1 Getting Device IP AddTeSSu uso 15 5 2 Controlling the Matrix via Web Interface sees 16 5 3 IP Specific Serial GOMMANOS anni 20 6 Telnel Ihlerface naaa o 22 6 1 Telnet Interface COMMANAS essere 22 72 LPO UDIES IN OOUING em 23 1 1 Contacting Rescata 23 4 2 SIPPING ANG Packaging mte 23 9 DpeclllcaUlons aaa 24 Appendix 1 Front Panel Quick Reference Guide 25 Appendix 2 Command Summary eee ene eee ene esen see 25 2 Genesis Series 4x4 AV Matrix Switches 1 Introduction 1 1 General Thank you for purchasing this professional quality and compact Genesis Matrix Switch from Hall Research This User s Manual applies to 4x4 VGA Audio Matrix Switchers that are available in two versions Model VSM A 4 4 4x4 VGA Audio Matrix Switch Model VSM I A 4 JA4 4x4 VGA Audio Matrix Switch with A V on Twisted Pair UTP outputs amp Control over IP As members of Hall s Genesis series these matrices are s2. e Use VID and AUD buttons for independent or synchronized routing of audio and video e Recall preset tie patterns e Save preset tie patterns All of the front panel switches have built in LEDs that help in the operation Front panel functions are designed for maximum intuitiveness With just a little practice one can easily learn to monitor and control the matrix like a pro DIST At any time you can check the tie pattern on the front panel LED Grid However if both the VID and AUD buttons are lit the Grid only shows positions where an output s audio amp video coincide If the audio and video routing to a particular output are not synchronized then the LED position in the Grid will be off In that case to can examine just the Video ties or just the Audio ties by only having VID or AUD button active Figure 8 Connection grid on front panel 3 2 Turning the unit on and off To turn the unit on press the power button The unit will do a LED test where all buttons and LED s are turned on for a few seconds Then the matrix will recall the last routing pattern prior to being shut down and update the Routing Status LED Grid To turn the Matrix off press and hold the power button for 5 seconds This is done as a precaution so that if the power button is accidentally touched it will not turn off the matrix 3 3 Making AV Routings or Ties from Front Panel To make the unit as convenient and intuitive as possible the VSM matrix
3. sync audio video together assign names to Inputs outputs and presets as well as change IP address assign static IP address enable disable password protected login etc Preset Input and Output names are saved permanently in matrix unless user changes it Matrix also remembers Presets even when not powered The web interface is very user friendly and easy to access It consists of four tabs named Video Audio Labels and Settings Video and Audio are tabs for routing video and audio separately Each tab and its features are explained in next sections e 0 Genesis Series 4x4 AV Matrix Switches 5 2 1 Video Routing Tab Video routing tab allows user to change the input channel for each output save the current configuration as a preset load existing presets and turn the matrix On Off It also has sync feature to synchronize audio amp video routing on any given output The following depicts a typical screen as it would appear on a Smart Phone TE 2 all 1 08 PM ER http 192 168 123 243 index html Q HALL FR RESEARCH VSM IP Manager Video Audio Labels Settings Outputs Inputs syne AV Vid_Out_1 In 2 v Vid Out 2 Vid In 2 wi Vid Out 3 Vidin Vid_Out 4 Vid_In_4 ww Recall Save Select Preset wr Power OFF Figure 12 Video Routing Tab Outputs Column Displays output names Output names labels are read only on this page however names can be changed from Labels tab Inputs Column Four
4. Query Response CA1 m CA2 m CA3 m CA4 m 4 1 5 Make Synchronized Audio Video ties Command COn m Stands for Connect both A amp V output m input 12 Genesis Series 4x4 AV Matrix Switches Response COn m I M If the input is 0 the Video 8 Audio outputs will be blanked Command CO mx Stands for Connect All both A amp V Outputs to input Response CO1 m CO2 m CO3 m CO4 m 4 1 6 Query Audio amp Video ties Command COn Stands for Connect Output Audio amp Video Query Response CVn m CAn m Command CO Stands for Connect All Output Audio amp Video Query Response CV1 m CV2 m CV3 m CV4 m CA1 m CA2 m CA3 m CA4 m 4 2 Preset Save and Recall Functions Command PRx Stands for Preset Recall x preset 1 8 Response CV1 m CV2 m CV3 m CV4 m CA1 m CA2 m CA3 m CA4 m Command PSx Stands for Preset Save x preset 1 8 Response PSx Response sent after current tie pattern is saved 4 3 Power Functions Command PW1 Stands for Power On Response PW1 CV1 m CV2 m CV3 m CV4 m CA1 m CA2 m CA3 m CA4 m The Power ON Command can take up to 5 seconds to complete Upon powering up the unit will recall the previous state of each output prior to powering off and restore each connection Command PWO Stands for Power Off Response PWO Variation Command PW Stands for Power Guery Response PWx x 0 off or 1
5. VGA thru WUXGA and 480i through 1080p RGBHV or YPbPr HD15 550 MHz 0 3v to 0 7v 1 V p p on RGB 0 to 5v DC on Sync 150 ft max 1 000 ft max when used with appropriate AV over UTP Receiver VGA through UXGA Balanced Stereo Balanced Stereo 0 to 4dBu 0 78 to 1 23Vrms line level 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz external 5 VDC 2 6 A regulated Fully loaded 10 watts max Storage 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 10 to 90 non condensing Operating 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C 10 to 90 non condensing Convection Front panel 1RU 19 Rack mountable Metal 1 65 H x 17 W x 5 5 D 42 mm H x 432 mm W x 140 mm D E P 1 7 H x 19 W 43 mm H x 483 mm W 9 Ib 4 kg 10 Ib 4 5 kg Hall Research Ultra Thin multicoax VGA cable ISTA 1A in carton International Safe Transit Association CE CE FCC Class A 90 000 hours 2 years parts and labor Specifications are subject to change without notice Genesis Series 4x4 AV Matrix Switches Appendix 1 Front Panel Quick Reference Guide ooo LLLA ID Figure 16 Control buttons on the front panel Function Procedure View ties or Make ties Hit VID or AUD for Video or Audio or both button lights Hit any of the INPUT or OUTPUT Buttons To change ties hit any INPUT or OUTPUT then hit SET Use A and Y buttons to quickly scroll Recall Presets Hit PRE button lights up Hit any INPUT or OUTPUT button Hit SET Save P
6. allows you to make ties starting from the input channel s point of view or from the output In most cases audio and video from the same input are routed to a given output synchronized switching But the Matrix can route the audio and video independently You can use the VID and AUD buttons on the front panel to route just one or the other or if both buttons are lit to route synchronously 3 3 1 Making a tie starting from the output This is the most natural way of making connections since each output gets is signal from only one input Press one of the output channel buttons That button will light up and the inputs routed from that output will light up Atthis point if you change your mind and do not want to make any changes just hit SET If you want to change to another output channel use either the up and down A Y buttons to walk through other outputs or just select another output channel To route the output to a different input than the one currently connected to hit the candidate input channel number This does not actually make the connection the new input channel will be blinking Again if you change your mind either hit the same blinking button it will stop blinking or hit another input channel When you are sure you have selected the input channel you desire hit SET LJ To blank the output press the currently lit input button position and then hit SET Note that once you enter the channel ro
7. dropdown buttons allow user to select Video Input to tie to respective Output It also shows current ties status and updates in real time Sync A V Sync A V checkboxes are there to save you time so if you want to route audio and video from the same input if this box is checked then regardless of which tab you are under Video or Audio whatever ties you make is automatically done on the other one When unchecked audio and video inputs can be routed individually If the front panel is used to make ties this checkbox can automatically disappear If the box is checked then the output routing under the complimentary tab Video or Audio is the same But if the box is not checked then you can t be sure and will have check under the other tab Recall First select preset you want to load from dropdown menu and then click Recall button to load existing preset from memory Save After selecting a preset name from dropdown menu click Save state as a Preset ON OFF These buttons show the current status of Matrix s power and can be used to turn it on and off The button with red boarder is the current state and cannot be clicked The other one is available 5 2 1 Audio Routing Tab BER Rese ARCH VSM IP Manager Audio routing tab functions in a similar manner ed as Video tab explained above VIDEO INPUT 1 Vid In 1 VIDEO INPUT 2 Vid In_2 VIDEO INPUT 3 Vid In 3 5 2 2 Labels Tab User can assign names of their choice to In
8. of I O control and the power connections are on the rear of the unit Serial Control Ethernet IP port Video Inputs A V Outputs Audio Inputs Audio Outputs N of E O QISLI pee Ce 3 ofp y y yn mi ll t m 2 VGA OUTPUT eow Figure 3 Rear Panel Connections for VSM I A 4 JA4 Using guality VGA cables connect the inputs to video sources Connect audio inputs to the detachable screw terminals If your audio source is balanced then connect the and inputs to the appropriate inputs and shield to the GND terminal On the other hand if your audio input is unbalanced as on most PC s or MP3 players then you can connect the source to the balanced as shown in Table 1 below Easy Connection Note connection is to negative inputs ig RING RIGHT SHIELD GND Alternate Connection If connecting to Positive inputs you must j RING RIGHT jumper negative inputs to ground or SHIELD GND volume will be cut in half Connection to remove ground loop If your source is ground referenced and ij RING RIGHT the output of the matrix is also connected an a ground referenced device and there is noise between the grounds or you are using long audio cables then you have a classis situation for picking up 60 cycle and other noise due to ground loop In this case we recommend this alternate connection where you remove the connection to the ground screw terminal se this only if you
9. on 4 4 Special Commands Command FD Stands for Recall Factory Defaults Response FD Deets Factory Default command will clear all audio video ties and presets The units with IP interface have a slightly different response to this command Please see section 5 3 for further details Command FW Stands for Firmware Version Response FWx y Command ST Stands for Status reguest Response PW1 CV1 m CV2 m CV3 m CV4 m CA1 m CA2 m CA3 m CA4 m The 4x4 VSM matrices equipped with IP Port have additional Serial Commands to change IP address parameters Please refer section 5 3 IP Specific Serial Commands for further info 4 5 Error Responses ERR1 Command is not recognized has invalid parameter or wrong syntax ERR2 The only valid command while power is off is Power Status query PW all other commands issued while power is off will result in this error message Genesis Series 4x4 AV Matrix Switches 5 IP Control Basics Serial Control Matrix Command Port 80 Processing NU Web Server IP Control Port 6324 Telnet Telnet Control Figure 9 IP Control Block Diagram As shown in the figure above the matrix can be controlled via RS232 Serial port or through an IP Ethernet port if equipped The IP interface features a built in web server allowing web browsers running on different devices computer smart phone tablet on the network to control and mo
10. patterns Press and release the PRE preset button The button will light up solid Then press and release one of the channel buttons and hit SET 3 6 Resetting system to factory defaults Disconnect the power from the unit Press and hold the POWER button on the front panel while plugging in power Continue to hold the ENTER button until all LEDs on the front panel flash on System reset clears all ties and presets 4 Control Commands RS 232 and IP The Genesis Matrices can be controlled via an external control system by using either the standard RS 232 or the optional IP port Any program capable of standard serial communication in ASCII format is capable of working with the matrix Most PCs with Windows OS have HyperTerminal or equivalent There are also many free Terminal Emulator software programs available for download on the internet Use a DB9 Male to Female cable per Table 2 to connect the unit to the PC s serial port Use 19 200 Baud 8 bits No Parity 1 Stop bit No flow control Upon power up the Matrix will output a screen similar to the figure below through its serial port STRING MEANING PW1 Power is on CV1 1 Connect Video output 1 to input 1 CV2 1 Connect Video output 2 to input 1 CV3 1 Connect Video output 3 to input 1 CV4 1 Connect Video output 4 to input 1 CA1 1 Connect Audio output 1 to input 1 CA2 1 Connect Audio output 2 to input 1 CA3 1 Connect Audio output 3 to input 1
11. CA4 1 Connect Audio output 4 to input 1 4 1 Routing Functions In the following paragraphs the symbol represents Carriage Return Hex 0D The character is a wildcard acts similar to DOS wildcard character Almost all commands issued to the Matrix will elicit a response once the command is accepted and execution completed After issuing any command you must wait for the matrix s response prior to sending another command If you send another command prior to completion of the previous one the matrix might ignore the command 4 1 1 Make video ties Command CVn m Stands for Connect Video n output m input Response CVn m DETER If the input m is O the video output n will be blanked Command CV m Stands for Connect All Video Outputs to input Response CV1 m CV2 m CV3 m CV4 m 4 1 2 Ouery video ties Command CVn Stands for Connect Video n Guery Response CVn Command CV Stands for Connect All Video Query Response CV1 m CV2 m CV3 m CV4 m 4 1 3 Make Audio ties Command CAn m _ Stands for Connect Audio output input Response CAn m IIH If the input m is 0 the Audio output n will be disconnected muted Command CA m Stands for Connect All Audio Outputs to input m Response CA1 m CA2 m CA3 m CA4 m 4 1 4 Ouery Audio ties Command CAn Stands for Connect Audio n Guery Response CAn Command CA Stands for Connect All Audio
12. Group IP Address Hardware Address Status Be Local Area Connection 2 192 168 0 100 MatchPot E MatchPort AR 192 168 0 189 20 ACOHSI DD Online Figure 10 Device Installer Device IP Address Dont try to change the IP address using this utility The IP address can be changed from Web interface section 5 2 or from Serial interface section 5 3 IP specific Serial Commands 5 2 Controlling the Matrix via Web Interface The Genesis Matrices with IP option have a powerful yet easy to use IP based web interface to control and monitor matrix Web browser application running on any device Computer Smartphone iPad on the same network can use this interface Once you have the correct IP address of your device open web browser of your choice and type http your device ip address in the address bar and hit Enter Figure 11 Control via web Interface The web server will automatically format the display for the browser it is running on This means that on a Smart Phone the width and character sizes will be optimized so you don t have to deal with Zooming and scrolling the screen to use the unit Furthermore all elements on the screen are automatically updated from server side This means that if the video routing is altered by the front panel of the matrix or another simultaneous LAN connection your screen will automatically update Web interface allows the user to change monitor matrix I O ties
13. MALL RESEARCH USER S MANUAL TITLES No TTT Bas T T MA al ee CD KS Pu um oum Jo VSM A 4 4 4x4 VGA Audio Matrix Switch Na PN gogogo BOG No p BEER BOG 77 ee um CD P um IT Ki Jo Ko Ta VSM I A 4 JA4 4x4 VGA Audio Matrix Switch with A V on Twisted Pair UTP outputs amp Control over IP Genesis Series 4x4 VGA amp Audio Matrix Switches CUSTOMER Order toll free in the U S 800 959 6439 SUPPORT FREE technical support Call 714 641 6607 or fax 714 641 6698 INFORMATION Address Hall Research 1163 Warner Ave Tustin CA 92780 Web site www hallresearch com E mail info hallresearch com UMA1197 Rev N C Genesis Series 4x4 AV Matrix Switches TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Hall Research and its logo FR are trademarks of Hall Research Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged as the property of the trademark owners FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are intended to provide reasonable prot
14. Pinout Note on RS 232 port availability on PC Most PCs do not have a serial port so you may need a USB to RS 232 Serial converter These are available 4 Controller DB9 Male Pin Function from Hall Research Model USB RS232 1 The 4x4 VSM matrix is available with IP port VSM I On these units there is an RJ45 10 100 Base T for connection to your Local Area Network 2 3 Connection Block Diagrams VSM A 4 4 VGA Audio Sources Displays Figure 5 Connection Block Diagram for VSM A 4 4 UTP to 1000 N _ 8 Li INTERNET gt m f w O A gt Remote IP Control URA URA SKU or URA XT Remote Displays Mirror Local A V VSM I A 4 JA4 VGA Audio Sources Displays Figure 6 Connection Block Diagram for VSM I A 4 JA4 3 Configuration amp Operation 3 1 Front Panel Buttons and Indicators An image of the front panel for the 4x4 matrix is shown below gogg OS gogg BEE Input and Output Control Channels Routing Power Buttons Status Figure 7 HSM 04 04 front panel controls amp indicators Genesis Series 4x4 AV Matrix Switches The front panel can be used for the following purposes Monitor amp Control Power On Off status e View current Input output routings ties on Routing Status LED Grid on the front panel e Make nevv ties either starting from input or from output point of vievv
15. e command line on port 6324 to communicate and control the matrix much the same way as through the RS 232 serial port Only one 1 Telnet client is allowed at any given time and if a new Telnet connection is made the old connection will be closed Telnet connection timeout is set to infinity or until user closes connection Telnet authentication depends on authentication status of web interface If authentication is enabled password will be same as what used for web interface User can also disable telnet interface from web interface Following is an example making a Telnet TCP socket connection to the matrix using Putty an open source telnet client PR PuTTY Configuration EN Category Session Basic options for your PuTTY session Type H nn Specify the destination you want to connect to address of Keyboard Host Name or IP address Port your VSM Es VSM IP ADDRESS matrix Features onnection type Window Telnet pogin SSH Serial age Load sayeof delete a stored session Behaviou N Type 6324 in aved Sessions Port field electiop i amp Default Settings Lond Ze Connection EE u check Raw in Data Save Connection Proxy 29809 Type field Telnet Delete Rlogin SSH Serial Close window exit Click Open Only on clean exit mm Lo Open 2 Cancel Figure 15 Putty client configuration 6 1 Telnet Interface Commands Telnet interface uses
16. ection against such interference when the eguipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this eguipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at their own expense will be reguired to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the eguipment NICAT Oy o Ay or RAL Oy 2 t5 7 nf SSjywo nd Compliant Contents UM c cda lana 3 ETE ite 3 YNYS 4 2 Installation ani oi a 5 2 1 Package COMENS ven e t E a 5 2 2 Input and Output Connections nnr AIII III 5 2 3 Connection Block Diagrams esee 8 3 Configuration amp Operation een 8 3 1 Front Panel Buttons and Indicators sees 8 3 2 F rning Nenit omand Ol 9 3 3 Making AV Routings or Ties from Front 10 3 4 Saving Presets routing rre rrene ene eee ene ere rre rre rrene 11 3 5 Recalling Presets routing patterns sees 11 3 6 Resetting system to factory defaults
17. have noise and suspect it is caused by ground loop Table 1 Unbalanced input connection methods Plug the HD15 video outputs to LCD s If you have the JA4 output option then you can use Cat5e 6 UTP cables to connect the outputs to compatible Receivers upto 1000 feet 300m away Compatible receivers include URA URA SKU or URA XT Note that the EN Genesis Series 4x4 AV Matrix Switches URA does not have RGB Skew correction so you would need to use low skew UTP cable for that option if the distance is over 200 ft The URA SKU or URA XT both have RGB skew correction so you can use any Cat5e or Cat6 cable regardless of length Similar to the audio input the audio outputs are also balanced So when connecting to balanced devices use both and terminals But if you are connecting the output to unbalanced sinks such as using 3 5mm mini stereo plugs do not connect the unused outputs to ground You can connect the tip and ring to either sides or the sides as shown below if Tip LEFT RING RIGHT SHIELD GND Figure 4 Connecting balanced audio outputs to unbalanced devices Ifthe matrix needs to be controlled via RS 232 plug the controller or PC to the DB9 Female port on the rear of the matrix Connection to PC s DB9 Male is made using a straight through DB9 Male to Female cable as shown below Pin Function 2 me 3 Ww Table 2 RS 232 Control Port
18. is disabled it allows user to enter new IP address Subnet Displays current SUBNET address and allows user change it If DHCP is disabled Gateway Displays current GATEWAY address and allows user change it if DHCP is disabled DHCP Enables Disables DHCP Login Enable Disable login password Telnet Enable Disable telnet interface See Section 6 for more details on how to use telnet interface nn XH Change Password Allow user to change existing password When clicked a new window will pop up for entering the new password Password length is limited to eight 8 characters long Apply User must click this button after changing any field on settings tab to save changes Factory Reset This button loads factory defaults to Matrix It will reset unit to factory default values Factory default will also wipe out saved presets 5 2 4 Factory Default Settings Field Name in GUI Default Value Tab in GUI Of LP Assigned by Settings 5 3 IP Specific Serial Commands HSM matrix equipped with IP interface allows user to assign Static IP address using Serial Interface with standard RS 232 Please refer section 4 to connect PC to Matrix over serial interface Once you are connected use following Commands to assign IP address or load factory defaults 5 3 1 Change network settings of unit All commands are case sensitive Also note that you must specify a new IP address followed by SB and GE commands al
19. l 3 for the new IP to take effect Command IP xxx xxx Xxxx xxx stands for new IP address value Success Response IP xxx xxx xxx XXX Possible error Responses ERR IP address not changed if the specified IP address is the same as unit s existing address or ERR IP address is not valid If there is a problem with new IP address as specified Command SB xxx xxx xxx xxx stands for new Subnet Mask address value Success Response SB xxx xxx XXX Xxx 20 Genesis Series 4x4 AV Matrix Switches Command GW xxx xxx XXX XXX _ stands for new Gateway address value Success Response GW xxx xxx xxx XXX User MUST enter ALL THREE Commands mentioned above with correct values and must get success response for each to change IP address Once you have successfully entered all above commands the unit will respond with Applying Settings To Matrix Please Wait for Welcome Message The Welcome message confirms that device has finished applying the new settings Welcome to the VSM I A matrix 5 3 2 Loading factory defaults using Serial port on units with IP To load factory defaults from serial interface use following command Command FD Response Applying Factory Defaults To Matrix Please Wait For Welcome Message Wait until you see following welcome message on terminal screen Welcome to the VSM I A matrix 6 Telnet Interface VSM I A matrices also feature IP based Telnet interfac
20. me theater conference room multimedia presentation systems and other similar settings 1 2 Features e Cross point switching of PC or HD video and audio signals Supports all Component HDTV and RGB PC resolutions e 550 MHz video bandwidth to for sharp and unsurpassed clear image e Zero cross talk so no bleed from unselected inputs on the output image e Supports balanced stereo line level audio inputs and outputs e Independent or synchronized svvitching of Audio and Video Outputs be blanked e Povverful and intuitive front panel controls e Preset Save and Recall of commonly used routing patterns e DDC EDID compliant inputs e Includes RS 232 port with Hall Research s intuitive Genesis Control Command Set GCCS e IP LAN version includes http server with easy to use controls user definable I O names Telnet control and more e 1RU high compact 8 rugged rack mountable metal enclosure e 100 designed and manufactured in USA Genesis Series 4x4 AV Matrix Switches 2 Installation 2 1 Package Contents Your package should contain the 1RU Matrix Switcher a Universal power supply Model 511 3A 161WP05 5v 2 6A 2 1mm plug and a User s Manual Figure 2 Power Supply with international switchable blades AN Use only regulated 5v DC supply center positive as supplied with the unit 2 2 Input and Output Connections The matrix is housed in a 1RU 19 wide rack mountable enclosure All
21. nitor matrix through HTTP protocol on port 80 Section 5 will walk you through this HTTP based Web Interface The IP interface also supports telnet connection over port number 6324 to control and monitor matrix Section 6 will walk you through this telnet based interface The IP interface on every matrix shipped has a unique MAC address and must have a valid IP address to function properly on the network Notice As shipped from factory DHCP is enabled This means that the network automatically assigns an IP address to your Matrix To find the IP address assigned to the matrix please use Device Installer Software to get current IP address of Matrix Device Installer is available on the Product s webpage download tab at www hallresearch com 5 1 Getting Device IP Address The VSM matrix comes preconfigured for DHCP which means it will automatically obtain an IP address when it is connected to the LAN It is recommended that you set a static IP on each system in order to guarantee it maintains the same address In order to set a static IP you must first discover what DHCP address was issued and then login to reconfigure the settings Download and install the Devicelnstaller utility from Hall Research website Once installed run the program It will scan your LAN and locate any devices that are connected nn MA File Edit View Device Tools Help 14 Search S Exclude Assign IP 568 Lantronix Devices 1 device s Type Name
22. puts n un Outputs and Presets in this tab r AUDIO INPUT 3 Aud In Label names are limited to sixteen characters AUDIO INPUT 4 Aud In 4 long including white spaces VIDEO oureur 1 Vid Out 1 VIDEO OUTPUT 2 Vid Out 2 VIDEO OUTPUT 3 Vid Out 3 Apply VIDEO OUTPUT 4 Vid Out 4 Click this button to save your changes after AUDIO OUTPUT 1 Aud 1 changing names AUDIO OUTPUT 2 Aud Out 2 AUDIO OUTPUT 3 Aud Out 3 AUDIO OUTPUT 4 Aud Out 4 PRESET 1 PRESET_1 Figure 13 Labels Tab 12 Genesis Series 4x4 AV Matrix Switches 5 2 3 Settings Tab Settings tab helps user to change IP address enable disable DHCP enable disable password change current password and load factory default settings if necessary HALL RESEARCH VSM IP Manager Labels Settings NAME VSM Matrix LOCATION Hall Research IP 192 168 123 243 SUBNET 255 255 255 0 GATEWAY 192 168 123 1 DHCP Enable Disable Click Apply LOGIN Enabl ep to Save Enable Isable TELNET I TERR changes Enable Disable apply L Factory Reset Change Password VSM 1 A 4 JA4 F W V1 0 Figure 14 Settings Tab Name User defined name for matrix Name can be sixteen 16 characters including spaces and special characters Location User defined location of matrix Location can be twenty 20 characters long including white spaces and special characters IP Displays current IP address of Matrix and if DHCP
23. resets Hold PRE until it starts blinking Hit any INPUT or OUTPUT button Hit SET Power ON OFF To turn on hit power button To turn off Press and hold power button Appendix 2 Command Summary Commands require carriage return Hex OD Command Function Power on off x 0 power off 1 power on Omitting x will show current power status Connect Output n output for all m input L Omitting m will show current connections V Video A Audio O Both Preset Recall x preset can be 1 to 8 Preset Save preset be 1 to 8 Restore Factory Defaults Status Report Genesis Series 4x4 AV Matrix Switches MALL RESEARCH Copyright 2012 Hall Research Inc All rights reserved CUSTOMER Order toll free in the U S 800 959 6439 SUPPORT FREE technical support Call 714 641 6607 or fax 714 641 6698 INFORMATION Mail order Hall Research 1163 Warner Ave Tustin CA 92780 Web site www hallresearch com E mail info hallresearch com
24. same commands as VSM serial RS232 interface Genesis Series 4x4 AV Matrix Switches 7 Troubleshooting There are no field serviceable parts or circuits in the device Opening the device will void the warranty If you think the device is malfunctioning please contact Hall Research 7 1 Contacting Hall Research There are no user serviceable parts in the device Opening the device will void the warranty If you determine that your Genesis Matrix is malfunctioning do not attempt to repair the unit instead contact Hall Research Technical Support at 714 641 6607 Before you do make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description 7 2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your unit e Package it carefully VVe recommend that you use the original container e Before you ship the units back to Hall Research for repair or return contact us to get a Return Authorization RMA number 8 Specifications Video Standards Signal type Connectors Video Bandwidth Video Levels VGA Cable Length RJ45 AV Cable length PC Resolutions Audio Input signal type Output signal type Level Bandwidth General Power Supply Nominal Power Temperature humidity Cooling Mounting Enclosure type Dimensions Product weight Shipping weight Recommended cable Vibration Safety EMI EMC MTBF Warranty
25. uting mode from the front panel if you do not hit any buttons for approximately 10 seconds the system will exit this mode without any user interaction 3 3 2 Making a tie starting from the input The procedure is similar to the above but a particular input can be routed to more than one output or none at all Press one of the input channel buttons That button will light up and ALL the outputs routed from that input will light up A If you want to change to another input channel use either the up and down A V buttons to walk through other inputs or just select another input channel To route the selected input to single or multiple outputs press the output buttons Again these new outputs are only candidates will be blinking and will not be routed until you hit SET 10 h Genesis Series 4x4 AV Matrix Switches 3 4 Saving Presets routing patterns Current tie configuration snap shot of the way video and audio are routed at the moment can be saved as a PRESET for later recall The Matrix can memorize 8 PRESETS Each of the 4 input and 4 output buttons can memorize a preset for a total of 8 To save the current AV routing pattern press and hold the PRE button for 3 sec the backlit LED will start flashing this means that save function is activated Press the desired input output button position to save the preset then press the SET button to complete the operation 3 5 Recalling Presets routing
26. ynonymous with high performance intuitive and powerful user interface easy to use control command set and unsurpassed reliability The Matrix switches are VGA and YPbPr compliant support DDC EDID and have 550 MHz of analog bandwidth to handle PC resolutions to WUXGA 1920x1200 or HDTV resolutions to 1080p Each input is accompanied by a corresponding audio channel The audio inputs are L R stereo on balanced terminals that eliminate ground loops noise that plagues most similar devices Audio routing can follow video synchronized routing or be independent of video path All Matrices feature the Hall Research s beautiful and intuitive front panel for making or reviewing ties and for saving and recalling Preset patterns The VSM I A 4 JA4 adds RJ45 outputs to send the video and audio on a single Catx cable to compatible receivers e g URA URA SKU or URA XT and adds the ability to control the matrix via IP using smart built in server that allows the user to configure and control the matrix from any browser or smart tablet or phone Video amp Audio together on Cats Extension to 1 000 ft 4 independent VGA outputs Balanced Stereo Audio with resolutions to WUXGA Inputs amp Outputs Figure 1 AV on UTP outputs and IP control EDID support wide bandwidth zero cross talk fast switching low profile only 1 RU Preset capabilities RS 232 IP and comprehensive front panel controls make the Genesis matrices ideal for ho
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