Rose UltraMatrix AV VGA 8 User Manual

UltraMatrix AV

8x8 AUDIO/VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH

INSTALLATION A ND

OPERATIONS MANUA L

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LIMITED WARRANTY

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

Rose Electronics warrants the UltraMatrix™ AV to be in good working order for one year from the date of purchase from
Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this
one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace the Unit as set forth below. Repair parts
and replacement units will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced parts become the property of Rose Electronics.
This limited warranty does not include service to repair damage to the Unit resulting from accident, disaster, abuse, or
unauthorized modification of the Unit, including static discharge and power surges.

Limited Warranty service may be obtained by delivering this unit during the one-year warranty period to Rose
Electronics or an authorized repair center providing a proof of purchase date. If this Unit is delivered by mail, you agree
to insure the Unit or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit, to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service
location, and to use the original shipping container or its equivalent. You must call for a return authorization number first.
Under no circumstances will a unit be accepted without a return authorization number. Contact an authorized repair
center or Rose Electronics for further information.

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD
OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IF THIS PRODUCT IS NOT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS WARRANTED ABOVE, YOUR SOLE REMEDY SHALL
BE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR AS PROVIDED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL ROSE ELECTRONICS BE LIABLE TO
YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, EVEN
IF ROSE ELECTRONICS OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.

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DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES
YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Rose Electronics Part # MAN-UMAV-8x8
Printed In the United States of America Revision

INTRODUCTION

Contents Page

Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Features ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1

Installation (single unit) ........................................................................................................................................................ 3

Installation (multiple units) .................................................................................................................................................... 7

Operating UltraMatrix AV ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Macro’s ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements ........................................................................................................................ 13

Service Information ............................................................................................................................................................ 14

Maintenance and Repair ................................................................................................................................................ 14

Technical Support ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

Figures Page

Figure 1. Typical Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 3

Figure 2. Configure Router ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Figure 3. Rose Control Switching Matrix .............................................................................................................................. 5

Figure 4. Multiple Unit Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Figure 5. Configure Router (Multiple units) .......................................................................................................................... 7

Figure 6. RoseControl 16x32 ............................................................................................................................................... 8

Figure 7. Operating the RoseControl Matrix ........................................................................................................................ 9

Figure 8. Macros ................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Figure 9. Help menu ........................................................................................................................................................... 11

Appendices Page

Appendix A – General Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 15

INTRODUCTION

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Disclaimer

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for
errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or circuitry of
the product at any time without notice.

The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of the product or other circumstances outside the
manufacturer’s control. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury arising directly or
indirectly from the use of this product.
(See limited warranty)

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Rose Electronics® UltraMatrix AV™ for your audio and VGA video switching requirements. The
UltraMatrix AV is designed especially for control rooms, audio/video presentations, security centers and many other

digital media applications.

The ease of switching audio and video sources makes the UltraMatrix AV a versatile and flexible add it ion to your
system. Up to 8 video sources and 8 audio sources can be switched to any selected output port. The audio is
automatically switched with the video source. The video and audio switching can be controlled by an IR controller, the
RS232 input using a PC Windows based software, or the front panel display.

The UltraMatrix AV supports HDTV resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 for high quality imagery and video and full stereo
audio with a frequency response of 20Hz to 20 KHz.

Repetitive switching sequences can be recorded and saved in 1 of 50 macros for playback at any time.
Installation consists of two procedures:

1. Connecting the equipment
a. Computer videos
b. Audio sources

2. Installing the access software for controlling the UltraMatrix AV.

Each computer’s video is connected using a HD15M to HD15M cable
Each computer’s audio is connected using a standard 3.5mm stereo audio cable
The access software makes switching the selected input to an output fast and easy. Just click on the input source and

then the output destination and the video and audi o are instantly switched. The video and audio from a selected input
source are switched together to the output destination.

Features

Switch multiple video and audio signals to multiple monitors and stereo speakers

Route stereo audio together with the video signal to multiple outputs

Supports all video formats

(VGA / SVGA / XGA / RGBHV / SOG and others)

Video bandwidth of 200MHz

Supports HDTV resolutions up to 1920 x 1200

Save and playback up to 50 different Macro routing sequences

Click and switch intuitive software for audio and video switching

Add additional units to increase the number of monitors (up to 64) that can be switched to

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MODELS

Front Panel

Connectors

Rear Panel

OUTPUTS INPUTS

The right side of the rear panel is the video and audio inputs (8)
The left side of the rear panel is the video and audio outputs (8)

Display

Manual switching

Buttons

Scroll
Enter

8- audio input
8- audio output

(Standard 3.5 mm
Stereo Mini plug)

8 video input
8 video output
(HD15F connectors)

1- RS232 serial input

Power

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