The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the
right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.
Supported Web Browsers............................................................................................................................................1
Features and Functions................................................................................................................................................3
To Mount to a Rack .....................................................................................................................................................4
Make All Connections..................................................................................................................................................5
Operating the VEEMUX.................................................................................................................................................8
Front Panel LCD with Keypad Control.........................................................................................................................8
Save and Load (Recall) Config............................................................................................................................10
NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10 ...................................................13
SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program...................................................................................................................14
Main Options...........................................................................................................................................................14
RU-Read Unit Size..............................................................................................................................................19
RO-Read Connection for Output Port .................................................................................................................19
CS- Connect Output Port to Input Port................................................................................................................19
CA- Connect All Output Ports to Input Port.........................................................................................................19
SS_01- Enable Auto Status Mode.......................................................................................................................20
SS_00- Disable Auto Status Mode......................................................................................................................20
Web Interface ............................................................................................................................................................22
Enter the Password ................................................................................................................................................22
Main Menu.................................................................................................................................................................23
Video Switch Page..................................................................................................................................................24
System Configuration..........................................................................................................................................25
Video Input Names..............................................................................................................................................27
Video Output Names...........................................................................................................................................28
User Config..........................................................................................................................................................31
Jump To Input......................................................................................................................................................42
Jump To Output...................................................................................................................................................42
Connect All ..........................................................................................................................................................42
Save and Recall......................................................................................................................................................43
Canceling a Command...........................................................................................................................................43
Technical Specifications For IRT-UNV......................................................................................................................44
Troubleshooting the IRT-UNV ...................................................................................................................................44
Troubleshooting the VEEMUX...................................................................................................................................44
General Technical Specifications..............................................................................................................................45
Figure 1- Secure switch to a rack ......................................................................................................................................................4
Figure 2- Connect video sources to VEEMUX...................................................................................................................................5
Figure 3- Connect display devices to VEEMUX.................................................................................................................................5
Figure 4- Connect RS232 control terminal to VEEMUX.....................................................................................................................6
Figure 5- Connect VEEMUX to local area network............................................................................................................................6
Figure 6- Attach AC power cord to VEEMUX.....................................................................................................................................7
Figure 7- Web interface Login page................................................................................................................................................22
Figure 8- Administrator Menu ..........................................................................................................................................................23
Figure 9- Main menu and Video Switch page..................................................................................................................................23
Figure 10- System Configuration page ............................................................................................................................................25
Figure 20- VEEMUX in Standby Mode.............................................................................................................................................36
Figure 21- Logout of the VEEMUX web interface............................................................................................................................36
Figure 22- Support Tab....................................................................................................................................................................37
Figure 23- System Reboot...............................................................................................................................................................37
The VEEMUX HDMI 4K Video Matrix switch (VEEMUX) provides non-blocking access to 16 4k x 2k video sources from 16
displays. Locate computers up to 20 feet away from 4K @ 60Hz displays or 50 feet from 1080p @ 60Hz displays, enabling easy
access to multiple servers in various locations. Cables longer than 50 feet can be used for 1080p displays provided they have
the built-in digital video equalizer (also known as an "active HDMI cable").
Application Note: Greater distances can be achieved using an ST-C64K-300 Video Extender supporting up to 4K@ 30hz. The
ST-C64K-300 does not support HDMI2.0 and HDCP2.2. Be sure the video source connected is providing a 4K@30Hz signal for
the ST-C64K-300 extender to work.
Features:
Configure and control the switch through serial port, front panel buttons, web interface, or optional infrared control.
Supports HDMI interface for crisp and clear video quality on flat panel displays.
Supports HDMI operation up to 18 Gb/second
Resolutions to 3840x2160 (UHD), and 4096x2160 (4K) @ 60Hz / RGB/YCBCR 4:4:4.
o Supports up to 12 bits deep color.
o Supports 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 pixel encoding.
EDID learning for the support of any HDMI display device.
Built in default EDID configuration tables for 1080p and 4K resolution.
Each output provides one video signal.
Each input can be independently connected to any or all outputs.
Up to 16 users (including “root”) can be configured to control the VEEMUX from the Web Interface
HDMI 1.4 and 2.0 compatible.
HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 support.
Passes embedded audio.
Supported Web Browsers
Most modern web browsers should be supported. The following browsers have been te sted:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Netscape 7.0 or higher
Mozilla FireFox 40 or higher
Google Chrome 9.0.5 or higher
Apple Safari 5.0.3 or higher
Opera 11.0 or higher
Set your browser to always check if there is a newer version of the page than the version stored in cache. This action will ensure
that it will display the most up-to-date information.
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MATERIALS
Materials supplied with this kit:
NTI SM-16X16-HD4K HDMI 4K Video Matrix Switch
Power Cord- country specific
CT6182 DB9 Female-to-RJ45 Female adapter
CB4352- 5 foot CAT5 patch cable
4pcs #10-32 x 3/4" pan head screws and #10-32 cage nuts (server cabinet mounting hardwar e)
36 pcs zip ties
Materials Not supplied but REQUIRED:
HD-xx-MM cable for each 4K monitor being connected to the switch and for each PC being connected- available in 3, 6,10,
15,20,30,50,75 and 100 foot lengths
where:
xx is the length of the cable in feet
MM indicates male-to-male connector
Note:
HD-3/6/10/15/20-MM supports resolutions to 4Kx2K.
HD-30/50/75/100-MM supports resolutions to 1080p.
o HD-75/100-MM have a built-in digital video equalizer for extending HD signals up to 1080p at 60Hz. These
cables are directional, with one plug end marked for the display.
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Item Type Description
1
IR LED
2
IR Receiver
3
Power/Standby LED
4
System Reset
button
5
LCD Display
6
Menu buttons
7
Out and In buttons
8
Power Switch
9
IEC Connector
10
HDMI Female
11
HDMI Female
12
RJ45 Female
13
RJ45 Female
(Rear view shown without cable tray)
For indicating when an infrared signal is being received from the IR remote control
this receives the IR signal from the infrared remote control (IRT-UNV sold separately)
Indicates when the VEEMUX is either ready for user interface (green) or in standby
mode (red)
press this button to cycle the VEEMUX processor and reboot the system
indicates what inputs (video sources) are connected to the labeled output (display
device
Used to control LCD menu navigation
Used to select which outputs (display devices) to connect to which inputs (video
sources) when pressed
To control the ON/OFF function of the switch
For attachment of country-specific power cord
For connecting to HDMI video sources
For connection of HDMI display devices
RS232 (DCE) connection for attachment of RS232 control cable
For connection of CATx cable to Local Area Network (LAN) for WEB interface
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INSTALLATION
This NTI switch was designed to be mounted to a rack. It includes rack mount flanges to make attachment to a rack easy and a
cable tray to easily secure attached cables to prevent disconnection.
To Mount to a Rack
1. Install 4 cage nuts (supplied) to the rack in locations that line up with the holes in the mounting flanges on the NTI switch.
2. Secure the NTI switch to the rack using four #10-32X3/4” screws (supplied). Each screw should be of sufficient length
to go completely through the NTI mounting flange, rack frame and fully engage all threads in the cage nut. Be sure to
tighten all mounting screws securely.
3. Attach all cables securely to the switch and where necessary supply adequate means of strain relief for cables.
Figure 1- Secure switch to a rack
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Make All Connections
1. Connect a HDMI male cable between each video source and an “HDMI INx” connector on the rear of the VEEMUX.
Figure 2- Connect video sources to VEEMUX
2. Connect a HDMI male cable between each display device and an “HDMI OUTx” connector on the rear of the VEEMUX.
Figure 3- Connect display devices to VEEMUX
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3. If the VEEMUX will be controlled using RS232, then make a connection between the “RS232” port on the VEEMUX and a
serial port on a PC. A DB9M-to-RJ45F adapter and 5 foot CAT5 patch cable have been provided to help with this connection
if needed.
Figure 4- Connect RS232 control terminal to VEEMUX
4. To make a remote connection, over the Ethernet, from anywhere on the local area network, connect a CAT5/5e/6 Ethernet
cable with RJ45 male connectors on the ends, wired straight through (pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, etc.).
Figure 5- Connect VEEMUX to local area network
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5. Connect the powercord to the VEEMUX and plug it in.
Figure 6- Attach AC power cord to VEEMUX
6. Power ON all components. (In any order, which ones are first and which are last does not matter.)
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OPERATING THE VEEMUX
The VEEMUX video matrix switch has four methods of control:
Front Panel LCD with Keypad
Directly via an RS232 Interface
Remotely via Ethernet
Infrared Remote
Every unit comes standard with all control methods built-in. An IRT-UNV-IR Remote Control is required to use the Infrared
option. No software is involved (see Infrared Control on page 39). With the RS232 option, there are no external devices to be
purchased. NTI provides software commands as well as a test program to ensure the RS232 functions properly (see page 11 –
RS232 Control).
Front Panel LCD with Keypad Control
The front panel LCD and keypad allow the user to monitor switch status and route any user to any video source on the switch.
When the unit is first powered-up, each monitor is automatically connected to the video source of its equal number (i.e. monitor 1
to source 1, monitor 2 to source 2, monitor 3 to source 3, etc.). (After configurations have been saved (page 24), upon power-up
the VEEMUX will load the configuration saved into memory location 0.) Along with the routing of the inputs (video sources) to the
outputs (monitors) the keypad and LCD allow the users to configure the RS232 control interface. The keypad buttons perform the
following functions:
Key Functions:
Up Arrow- Scroll up the menu
Down Arrow- Scroll down the menu
Left Arrow (Enter Key)- Select the menu item
List - Open the menu, or exit the menu (also used to back
out of the menu, one step at a time)
Out-1- through 16 Used in command sequence to select which
output (display device) to connect
In-1-though 16 Used in command sequence to select which
input (video source) to connect
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Up
Arrow
Down
Arrow
List
Enter
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To quickly change a connection, simply press the associated port number and then the “In” or “Out” button to designate the
video source or the display (respectively). Alternatively, the “In” or “Out” button can be pressed, then the port number, followed
by the “Enter” button.
Multiple displays can be connected to a single video source using one command sequence:
<In> xx<Out>xx<Out>xx<Out>xx<Out>xx<Enter> or
<Out>xx<Out>xx<Out>xx<Out>xx <In> xx <Enter> (where xx is the port number)
To configure the VEEMUX, use the Menu keys.
Press the List button to list your main menu options:
1- Serial
2- Ethernet
3- DDC
4- Standby
5- Save Config
6- Load Config
Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to scroll through this list.
Use the Enter Key to select a menu item.
Press the List button again to exit the menu.
If, while in a menu, you pause for more than 5 seconds, you will automatically exit the menu.
LCD Menus
Serial Menu
Under the “Serial” menu are two parameters:
1- Baud rate
2- Address
These parameters are used when the VEEMUX is controlled through an RS232 connection (page 1 1). If you select Baud rate,
use the arrow keys to toggle through the available baud rates. The baud rate can be set to 115200, 57600, 38400, 19 200, 9600,
4800, 2400, or 1200.
If you select Address, use the arrow keys to toggle through the address options (01-15). This is also the switch address used in
conjunction with the IR Remote operation (page 43).
Ethernet Menu
Under “Ethernet” menu are several parameters:
1- Mode
2- IP Address
3- Mask
4- Gateway
5- Pref. DNS
6- Alt. DNS
The Mode parameter will let you select between a manual IP setting, a DHCP assigned dynamic IP address setting, or disabling
the Ethernet port. An asterisk indicates which mode is configured, an arrow shows which mode is being selected. To change the
configured setting and move the asterisk, select the desired mode and press the Enter button.
If you choose a manual IP setting, the IP parameter provides the fields for entering a valid IP address. Use the up and down
arrows to advance the numbers, and the Enter button to move from field to field. Press List to exit this screen.
Selections 3, 4 are necessary to apply valid values for your Subnet Mask and Gateway. Navigate these settings as described for
setting the IP address.
Selections 5 and 6 are not used at this time and are therefore unnecessary.
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DDC Menu
DDC enables the video source to get EDID information from the display device. This enables the video source to automatically
select the optimal resolution for the display by receiving, at power up, information from the display device concerning its resolution
specifications.
1) Choose Input- select the EDID information source for each input individually, or
2) All Inputs- select EDID information source for all inputs at once.
Within these sections you will need to select between:
default 1- the inputs will get EDID information from a predefined table in the VEEMUX supporting 1080p resolution
default 2- the inputs will get EDID information from a predefined table in the VEEMUX supporting UHD resolutions
From Out (?)- select which Output port the Input will get EDID information from regardless of which output it is connected to
DDC Mix(?)- select which Input will receive EDID information that is common to the Outputs selected on the “DDC Mix”
page (page 34) for that input
3) FacDefault1- Select this to use the factory default EDID data for DDC “Default 1” configuration
4) UsrDefault1- Select this to replace the EDID information stored in the VEEMUX for “Default 1” with the EDID data from the
monitor presently connected to Output 1.
5) ReloadOptn- Select this and choose to enable or disable this feature. When enabled, the switch will refresh DDC data
stored in the VEEMUX each time the VEEMUX is power-cycled. The DDC data will be based on the current DDC configuration
settings.
Standby
The fourth option in the main menu is ”Standby”. When Standby is selected, the VEEMUX switch will immediately go into a
power saver mode and the LCD display will go blank. It will remain in this state until
1) any button is pressed on the front panel,
2) the Standby button is pressed on the optional IR Remote Control (page 40), or
3) the “Disable Standby” button is pressed in the web interface (page 36)
Save and Load (Recall) Config
The SM-16X16-HD4K includes the ability to save and recall up to 100 switch configurations using the LCD menu. The switch
configurations define the current port connections, volume control settings, and video blank status.
Note: The IRT-UNV IR Remote (page 39) can also be used to access these configurations by using the “SAVE” and
“RECALL” buttons.
To save a configuration, select “Save Config” from the main menu followed by a numeric button(s) (0-99) corresponding to
the memory slot the configuration is to be saved in. Press Enter after your selection to force the current configuration to
immediately be saved to the selected memory slot.
Configurations can be loaded (recalled) in much the same manner. To recall, select “Load Config” fro m the main menu
followed by the numeric button(s) (0-99) corresponding to the memory slot from which the configuration is to be recalled. Press
Enter after your selection to immediately force the switch to change the current switch configuration to match that of the
configuration recalled.
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RS232 CONTROL
RS232 enables the VEEMUX to be remotely controlled via RS232. To control the VEEMUX via RS232 the user has four options:
write a program that runs on a PC using the Comman d Protocol (page 12)
use the Matrix Switcher's Control Program (page 13)
use the SerTest program (page 14)
Remote Connection
The RS232 Interface is designed to meet the RS232C standard and can be controlled from any CPU or other contro ller with an
RS232 communications port. The pin-out for the RJ45 connector on the unit is as follows:
RS232 (RJ45) CONNECTOR
PIN SIGNAL FUNCTION
1 - No connection
2 - No connection
3 RX+ Receive data (TXD at host)
4 GND Ground
5 - No connection
6 TX+ Transmit data (RXD at host)
7 - No connection
8 - No connection
A 5 foot patch cable and adapter, RJ45-to-DB9, have been provided for connection to most CPUs (see page 6).
Baud Rate
The baud rate can be changed by selecting MENU on the front panel ke ypad, using the OSD menu, using Telnet commands
(page 16) or from the RS232 commands (page 12). The baud rate can be set to 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200, 9600, 4 800,
2400, or 1200. A data protocol of 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit is used for communications. The default baud rate setting
is 9600.
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Command Protocol
CPU controller commands supported by the unit are defined below. All commands must be terminated with a <CR> (carriage
return). When a command is sent, the entire string is echoed back along with a response from the addressed unit as shown in the
Command Definitions table (below). All characters in the command string are case sensitive (see Command Definiti ons table),
and all numbers below 10 must have a leading 0 (ex: 1 = 01).
Legend:
(All numbers must be two digits)
SW : Switch (01-15)
BR : Baud Rate Code
OP : Output Port (01-MAXOUTPUTS)
IP : Input Port (01-MAXINPUTS)
Command Definitions
Command String Good Response Description
CS SW,IP,OP*<CR> VIDEO Connect One Output/User Port To Input/CPU Port
CA SW,IP*<CR> VIDEO Connect All Output/User Ports To Input/CPU Port
RO SW,OP *<CR>IP<CR> VIDEO Read Connection For Output/User Port
VB SW,OP,01 *<CR> Blank the video for specific Output/User Port
VB SW,OP,00 *<CR> Unblank the video for specific Output/User Port
CC SW,MM *<CR>MM<CR> Save Matrix Connections Into Memory Bank xx
RC SW,LL*<CR>LL<CR> Restore Matrix Connections From Memory Bank
RA SW * <CR>ip<CR> Read the IP address, ip is in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format,
number of digits is minimum 1 and maximum 3 for each field
RM SW * <CR>ip<CR> Read the Subnet mask, ip is in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format,
number of digits is minimum 1 and maximum 3 for each field
RG SW * <CR>ip<CR> Read the default gateway, ip is in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format,
number of digits is minimum 1 and maximum 3 for each field
RT SW * <CR>timeout<CR> Read the website timeout; timeout = numeric string of timeout in seconds.
Values: 60, 300, 600, 900, 1800, 3600, 7200, 18000, 28800
SS SW,00 *<CR> Disable Autostatus feature (see below)
SS SW,01 *<CR> Enable Autostatus feature (see below)
GO SW,OP *<CR>go
SW,OP,IP<CR>
GM SW,00 *<CR>go SW,OP,IP
(all ports)<CR>
If the first field is not a known command (as listed above) or SW field is different from the serial address programmed in the switch
memory, the command will be ignored. If the SW field corresponds to the unit address, but the syntax is wrong after this field, the
switch will answer with a bad response ?<CR>.
Read connection of a Video Output Port to Video Input Port
MM : Save Into Memory Bank (00-99)
LL : Load From Memory Bank (00-99)
<CR> : Carriage Return (Hex 0xD)
ip : IP address
Xx=00-99
Factory default is 9600
Leading zeroes are accepted
Leading zeroes are accepted
Leading zeroes are accepted
Leading zeroes are accepted
Leading zeroes are accepted
Leading zeroes are accepted
Read connection matrix of all Video Output ports
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Autostatus
When Autostatus is enabled, any output-to-input connection change in the VEEMUX will cause an Autostatus message to be sent
via RS232 to the administrator. The format of the message would be "pc SW,OP:IP<CR>"
Example of an Autostatus message:
pc 01,01:04<CR>
which means "At the switch with unit address 01, the output (01) has changed connection to input 04."
Notes: Message to the administrator will be delayed by any RS232 traffic being received by the switch from the
administrator.
Autostatus must be disabled before using SerTest or the Matrix Switcher's Control Program (page 13).
By default, Autostatus is disabled and must be manually enabled. Autostatus is also disabled any time the power to the
VEEMUX is interrupted.
NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10
The NTI Switch Control Program is an easy and powerful graphical program that controls NTI matrix switches through an RS232
interface. The NTI Switch Control Program is downloaded from http://www.networktechinc.com/download/d-vmtx-dvi.html
To install the Program after downloading
1. Locate the Setup.exe in the directory the program was downloaded to and double-click on it
The NTI Switch Control Program performs best on monitors set to a screen resolution of at least 800 X 600. Instruction for using
the NTI Switch Control Program is available by opening "MSCP Help" in the "NTI" program group once the program has been
installed and is open on the screen.
To open "MSCP Help" from the Windows desktop
1. Click on START
2. Click on PROGRAMS
3. Click on NTI
4. Click on MSCP Help
2. Follow the instructions o n the screen
Note: While in Scan Mode, the video radio
buttons shown on the Switch page of the NTI
Switch Control Program may not be in sync
with the connection changes within the
VEEMUX. Connections will change without
updating the image on the screen.
.
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