User’s Manual Model HSM-I-08-08 Genesis™ Digital Matrix Series 8x8 HDMI or DVI Matrix Switcher With Audio De-embedding & Independent Routing Built-in Server for Configuration & Control RS-232, IP, and Front panel Controls HDMI 1.4 Deep-color & 3D Support HDCP compliant with EDID Management Fast-Switch™ Technology CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439 FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698 Address: Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave.
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HSM-I-08-08 Contents 1. Introduction............................................................................................................ 4 1.1 General .................................................................................................................. 4 1.2 Features ................................................................................................................ 5 2. Installation............................................................................................
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 7. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 32 7.1 Contacting Hall Research .................................................................................... 32 7.2 Shipping and Packaging ...................................................................................... 33 8. Specifications .....................................................................................................
HSM-I-08-08 1. Introduction 1.1 General Thank you for purchasing this professional quality and compact digital matrix switch from Hall Research. As a member of Hall’s renowned Genesis™ Series, this matrix is synonymous with high performance, intuitive and powerful user interface, easy to use control command set, and unsurpassed reliability. The matrix is an 8x8 cross-point switch in a compact 1-RU enclosure. It supports HDMI 1.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 1.2 Features • Compatible with HDMI version 1.4a (for color-depth and 3D), and DVI • HDMI Audio De-embedding & Independent Routing to SPDIF outputs • Supports a wide range of HDTV (HDMI) and PC (DVI) resolutions from 480i to 1080p and VGA to WUXGA • Supports digital video formats in Deep Color to 12bit per color • Supports lossless digital audio: both 5.1 and 7.
HSM-I-08-08 2. Installation 2.1 Package Contents Your package should contain the 1RU Matrix Switcher, a Universal power supply (12v DC @ 6A), an IEC320 Power Cord, and a User’s Manual. Figure 1 – Power Supply Notice Use only regulated 12v DC supply (center positive) as supplied with the unit. Use of any other voltage will cause damage to the unit and void the warranty. 2.2 Input and Output Connections The matrix is housed in a 1RU 19” wide rack mountable enclosure.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches Using quality HDMI cables connect the inputs to video sources. If the sources are DVI (PC) then you will need either a DVI to HDMI adapter, or preferably, a DVI to HDMI Cable Figure 3 – Model C-HDMI-DVI-xM (x = 2, 3 or 5 meters) For a professional installation, we recommend using locking HDMI cables.
HSM-I-08-08 built-in web-server that allows control of the matrix via any browser using web enabled controllers. 2.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 3. Configuration & Operation 3.1 Front-Panel Buttons and Indicators An image of the front panel for the 8x8 matrix is shown below.
HSM-I-08-08 If neither the VID nor the AUD button is on, the following screens will be displayed and alternated every 3 seconds. To View/Route AV Use VID/AUD Btns To turn the Matrix off, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. This is done as a precaution, so that if the power button is accidentally touched, it will not turn off the matrix! When the Matrix is off, the following screens will be shown on the LCD. Standing By … Press PWR to turn on 3.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches NOTE HDMI video output blank/un-blank and embedded audio output active/un-active can ONLY be performed through RS-232 commands or web browser interface. When the HDMI video of a selected output is blanked, the embedded audio associated with that output will be muted. 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.
HSM-I-08-08 4. Control Commands (RS-232 and IP) The Genesis™ Matrix 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.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches Important Note on Control Commands Almost all commands issued to the Matrix will elicit a response from the Matrix once the command is accepted and execution completed. 4.1.
HSM-I-08-08 CA3,m CA4,m CA5,m CA6,m CA7,m CA8,m 4.1.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches CV6,m CV7,m CV8,m CA1,m CA2,m CA3,m CA4,m CA5,m CA6,m CA7,m CA8,m Command: Response: PSx PSx stands for Preset Save (where x = preset 1~ 8) 4.
HSM-I-08-08 Issuing a factory Defaults command will set all current and preset HDMI Audio/Video ties plus SPDIF Audio ties 1 to 1 as if issuing a command COn,m where n = m = 1-8. Holding the PWR button down for 1 second while powering up the HSM Matrix will also perform a Factory Defaults. 4.5 Firmware Version Command: Response: FW stands for Firmware Version FP Version:x.x Front Panel Firmware Version Main Version:x SW:x.xx Main Firmware Version Input Version:x SW:x.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 4.9 Naming Input Command: Response Query: Command: Response: NIx,[yyy] NIx,[yyy] stands for naming input (where x = 1-8 [yyy] = 16 characters long) NIx NIx,[yyy] stands for naming input Query (where x = 1-8 [yyy] = 16 characters long) 4.10 On Screen Display Command: Response Query: Command: Response: OSx OSx stands for OSD (where x = 0-1 = Off-On) OS OSx stands for OSD Query (where x = 0-1 = Off-On) 4.
HSM-I-08-08 This command is useful for several purposes. For example, if you do not have HDCP compliant displays on all outputs and you try to send an input with HDCP to an output display that is not HDCP compliant, you will not get an image. This command enables you to check the status of each input and only route content that can be displayed to those outputs.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 5. IP Control Basics Serial Control IP Control HTTP Control Telnet Control RS-232 Port Port 80 Web Server Matrix Command Processing Port 6324 Telnet Server Figure 8 – 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.
HSM-I-08-08 5.1 Getting Device IP Address The HSM 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 Hall Research Device Finder utility. Once installed, run the program.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches Figure 10 – Control via web Interface Web interface allows the user to change/monitor matrix I/O ties, 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.
HSM-I-08-08 Figure 11 – Video routing sub tab Blank When checked it will stop outputting HDMI signal from respective output port. HDMI Outputs Column Displays HDMI output names. You cannot change the output names (labels) here. Labels can be changed using the HDMI Outputs labels tab under labels tab. HDMI Inputs Column Eight dropdown buttons allow user to select Input to tie to respective Output. It also shows current ties status and updates in real time.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches Save Preset Select preset name from dropdown menu and Click Save Preset to save current tie pattern 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. So for example in the above picture, the matrix is ON and you can turn it off if you click on OFF button. 5.2.1.
HSM-I-08-08 HDMI Inputs Column Eight dropdown buttons allow user to select Input to tie to respective Output. It also shows current ties status and updates in real time. Sync A/V When checked from this tab, it will sync HDMI output with respective S/PDIF output and vice versa when checked from video tab. Recall See section 5.2.1.1. Save Preset See section 5.2.1.1. 5.2.2 Labels Tab Figure 13 – HDMI Input sub tab Labels tab has four sub tabs named HDMI Inputs, HDMI outputs, S/PDIF outputs and Presets.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches User can assign names of his/her choice to Inputs, Outputs and Presets in this tab. Label names are limited to sixteen characters long including white spaces, and can have special symbols. Apply Each sub tab of labels tab has one Apply button to save labels on that sub tab. Click this button to save your changes after changing names. 5.2.3 Settings Tab Settings tab has three sub tabs named, Network, OSD and Device.
HSM-I-08-08 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 is disabled, it allows user to enter new IP address. SUBNET Displays current SUBNET address and allows user change it If DHCP is disabled.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 5.2.3.2 OSD sub tab Please refer to Figure 15 below, for a typical screen of OSD settings sub tab, as it would appear on a Smart-Phone. Figure 15 – OSD sub tab OSD Show /Hide OSD. OSD Type Keep OSD on for specified time in OSD Time (Timed) OR keep it on forever (Always On). OSD Time Holds OSD time out value in seconds when selected OSD Type is Timed. OSD Position Select position of the OSD. Apply Must click to apply and save any changes made to this tab.
HSM-I-08-08 5.2.3.3 Device sub tab Please refer to Figure 16 below, for a typical screen of Device settings sub tab, as it would appear on a Smart-Phone. Figure 16 – Device sub tab LCD Contrast Change contrast of LCD on Matrix’s front panel. Active Enable/Disable embed audio in HDMI signal. When checked, audio in HDMI output is active (enabled). When unchecked, audio in HDMI output will be inactive (mute). Factory Reset This button loads factory defaults to Matrix.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 5.2.
HSM-I-08-08 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. As with all other commands, baud rate is 115kbps 5.3.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 5.3.2 Load factory defaults To load factory defaults from serial interface use following commands. Command: FD Response: Applying settings to Matrix please wait. Wait until you see following welcome message on terminal screen. “Welcome to Hall Research HSM matrix.” .” (Note: After loading factory defaults Matrix will reset to default values as mentioned in section 5.2.4 Factory Default Settings) 6.
HSM-I-08-08 Figure-17 Putty client configuration To use this interface, user must open TCP socket connection on port 6324. If PC is used as client, please use Putty telnet client to communicate with matrix. Use figure-17 for configuring putty client on windows machine. Mac and Linux users can use default telnet client. 6.1 Telnet Interface Commands Telnet interface uses same commands as HSM serial (RS232) interface. Moreover, it allows user to use all serial commands that are explained above in section 4.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches 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: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container.
HSM-I-08-08 8. Specifications Video Standards Signal type Connectors Video Data Rate Supported Colors HDMI Cable Length HD Resolutions PC Resolutions Audio Supported Formats General Power Supply Nominal Power Temperature/humidity Cooling Mounting Enclosure type Dimensions Product weight Shipping weight Recommended cable Vibration Safety EMI/EMC MTBF Warranty HDMI 1.3 (1.4 compliant for video color depth and 3D), DVI (single link) TMDS video, DDC EDID (0 to 5 v TTL) HDMI Type A (Female) with Locking 2.
Genesis Digital™ HDMI Matrix Switches Appendix 1 – Front Panel Quick Reference Guide Figure 18 – Control buttons on the front panel Function Procedure View ties or Make ties Hit any of the INPUT or OUTPUT Buttons Recall Presets To change ties, hit any INPUT or OUTPUT then hit SET Hit PRE (button lights up) Save Presets Hit any INPUT or OUTPUT button Hold PRE until it starts blinking Power ON/OFF Hit any INPUT or OUTPUT button To turn on hit power button To turn off Press and
HSM-I-08-08 NIx,[yyy] Naming Input OSx On Screen Display x = 0 - 1 = Off - On OTx On Screen Display x = OSD Timer [1 – 100], Always On [101] OBx On Screen Display Box position HDm Read Input Status, m = Input [1 – 8] Returns: 0 = No Video , 1 = Video, 2 = Video with HDCP ST Status Report 36 x = input [1 - 8], [yyy] = 16 characters long x=0–8
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