gMV1616 UltraMatrix HDMI/Audio Switcher INSTALLATION MANUAL English
gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Specifications INPUTS & OUTPUTS � HDMI 1.4a compliant Source Inputs � 3D capable HDMI 16 w/ audio breakout HDBaseT ARP 16 incl. with HDBaseT Analog Audio 16 pr RCA connector Digital Audio 16 ea Optical SPDIF 16 ea RCA Coaxial SPDIF � 36 bit deep color HDMI Inputs/Outputs � HDCP 1.1 compliant � 6.
gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Preface Purpose of this Manual This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and connection examples, along with basic user information for installation and ongoing use of the ELAN gMV1616. This manual is written for the installer of this gMV1616 UltraMatrix Switcher. Please see the software tutorial and Help file for programming information. These can be found at www.elanhomesystems.com. Organization The following information is contained in this manual.
ELAN gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Table of Contents Specifications....................................................................................................................................1 Preface Purpose of this Manual..........................................................................................................2 Organization...........................................................................................................................2 Safety Information.................
gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Chapter 1: Introduction The gMV1616 UltraMatrix is the culmination of years of ELAN experience in the design and perfection of multi-zone audio and video switching. Incorporating the features and reliability that has made ELAN the fastest-growing manufacturer of multi-room A/V products, the UltraMatrix series of switches are ELAN’s most powerful and flexible multi-source/multi-zone controllers to date.
gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN gMV1616 Features • 16 HDMI In x 16 HDMI/HDBaseT out Video switching for larger projects • Analog, Optical & Coaxial SPDIF Inputs Connect virtually any source • Analog & Coaxial SPDIF Outputs Connect power amplifiers or surround sound receivers • HDMI Audio Decoupling Audio from video sources may be routed to audio only zones • HDMI & HDBaseT Mirrored Outputs Two displays may be connected to any video output • Lip Sync Adjustment Digital delay may be added to any source or
ELAN gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL gMV1616 Features A B C D Figure 1 1: gMV1616 Front Panel Controls and Display Item Function See Page A Control LED Blinks when control commands are received or sent 20 B Thermal LED Displays when the chassis temperature has exceeded limits 20 C Communication LED Displays when a valid TCP/IP connection is not available 20 D Power LED Indicates power is connected to the chassis and the Mains Switch is ON 20 © ELAN 2015 All
gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN gMV1616 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 3 4 14 15 5 6 7 16 17 8 9 18 CONTROL & UPDATE CONTROL 10 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Function 12 11 See Page Ethernet (typ. of 16) 11 Zone specific Ethernet connection Serial Connection (typ. of 16) 11 Zone specific RS-232 serial connection HDMI Output (typ. of 16) 10 HDMI zone output – mirrors HDBaseT HDBaseT Output (typ.
gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN FIGURE 1-X3 Basic Inputs This UltraMatrix switch can accommodate most common audio / video wired signals. Figure 1 X3 HDMI Connection HDMI (6) – The UltraMatrix switcher can separate digital audio imbedded in the HDMI connection and route it to both analog and digital zone outputs. HDMI sources are connected to one of the HDMI Input connectors.
gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Basic Outputs FIGURE 1-X 9 HDBaseT (4) – HDBaseT outputs combine HDMI, digital audio, bi-directional serial, bi-directional IR, 10/100 Ethernet and ARP signals along with voltage to power the HDRE onto a single Cat5e/6/7 wire. The HDBaseT standard allows wiring lengths up to 100m (328’), although the use of ARP reduces the maximum wire length by 15m (50’). Terminate wiring with T568B RJ45 connectors rated for the type of wiring you have run.
gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN When analog inputs are routed to digital outputs the digital output and an analog output mirror each other Digital Output # Mirrors Analog Output # 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 FIGURE 1-X13 † Digital zone outputs configured to access analog inputs create a mirrored digital and analog output situation.
ELAN FIGURE 1-X18 gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL Other Connections CONTROL & UPDATE CONTROL 597 8900 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 gSC10 FIGURE 1-X19 UPDATE Figure 1 X17 Connecting Serial to the UltraMatrix RS-232 connector. RS-232 Port (9) – Control and Update port. For ERP compliant installations use the serial port for control. Use ELAN part no. 8900597 to connect a CAT-5 cable directly from the g! controller.
ELAN gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL EDID Table The UltraMatrix switchers utilize a table format to manage source and display EDID’s. EDID’s tell the source what video and audio format to output. Each source has a table and the capabilities of each display that the source may be routed to is included in the table. Once populated, the EDID table will direct the source to output the highest performance format that all displays and the source are compatible with.
ELAN gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL VIDEO EDID WORKSHEET COMPATIBLE RESOLUTION OUTPUTS 480i 480p 720p HDMI 1 HDBASET 1 HDMI 2 HDBASET 2 HDMI 3 HDBASET 3 HDMI 4 HDBASET 4 D E V I C E S 1080i 1080p HDMI 5 HDBASET 5 HDMI 6 HDBASET 6 HDMI 7 HDBASET 7 HDMI 8 HDBASET 8 HDMI 9 HDBASET 9 HDMI 10 HDBASET 10 HDMI 11 HDBASET 11 HDMI 12 HDBASET 12 HDMI 13 HDBASET 13
ELAN gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL EDID Table The UltraMatrix switchers utilize a table format to manage source and display EDID’s. EDID’s tell the source what audio format to output. Each source has a table and the capabilities of each display that the source may be routed to is included in the table. Once populated, the EDID table will direct the source to output the highest performance format that all displays and the source are compatible with.
ELAN gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL AUDIO EDID WORKSHEET COMPATIBLE RESOLUTION OUTPUTS 2ch PCM Dolby Dgt DTS HDMI 1 HDBASET 1 HDMI 2 HDBASET 2 HDMI 3 HDBASET 3 HDMI 4 HDBASET 4 D E V I C E S DD TrueHD DTS Master HDMI 5 HDBASET 5 HDMI 6 HDBASET 6 HDMI 7 HDBASET 7 HDMI 8 HDBASET 8 HDMI 9 HDBASET 9 HDMI 10 HDBASET 10 HDMI 11 HDBASET 11 HDMI 12 HDBASET 12 HDMI 13 HDBAS
ELAN gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL Chapter 2: System Design and Applications System Design The UltraMatrix family of switchers have a vast number of features with their own potential benefits to the end user. The description of features and the design requirements of each feature is covered in-depth in the UltraMatrix Designers Guide. Covered in this manual are just the features that affect the wiring of an UltraMatrix chassis.
gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Application Examples Advanced Connections Basic connections were covered in the previous section. This section will provide hookup diagrams for some of the more common advanced distribution scenarios.
ELAN gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL Application 5: Audio/Video Zone – TV plays music through sound bar as zone controller – requires TV on to listen to music BlueTooth Receiver HDMI 2 Optical Out Serial Control HDMI HDRE HDMI 3 TV HDMI 4 HDMI 1 LAN Digital Audio Ethernet HDBaseT Serial IR Analog Audio Application 6: Home Theater Zone – Remote zone with AVR, centralized and local sources HDMI 2 Optical Out Serial Control HDMI 3 TV HDMI 1 HDMI 4 LAN Xbox HDRE AVR BluRay Application 7: Home The
gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Troubleshooting Table 1.1 Troubleshooting with the Front Panel LED’s Symptom Possible Cause/s What an authorized installer can do Control LED Does not flash when control commands are sent from g! controller 1. No power Check Main Power Switch on rear Confirm unit is plugged into an unswitched power outlet Check the circuit breaker 2.
gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Symptom Possible Cause/s What an authorized installer can do HDCP LED is dark. (The LED is solid when a valid HDCP key is registered. The LED flashes when picture is present but an HDCP key is not required) 1. The source is not a valid HDCP source Select a source with HDCP protected material POWER LED is dark 2. The display is not compatible with HDBaseT transmitted HDMI Verify display has latest firmware for compatibility with HDBaseT 3.
ELAN gMV1616 INSTALLATION MANUAL Limited Warranty ELAN UltraMatrix HDMI/Audio Switcher ELAN HOME SYSTEMS, LLC, a Core Brands, LLC company (“ELAN”) warrants the UltraMatrix HDMI/Audio to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of two years (2 years) from date of purchase. If within the applicable warranty period above purchaser discovers that such item was not as warranted above and promptly notifies ELAN in writing, ELAN shall repair or replace the item at the company’s option.
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