Altimium MATF12 User manual

MATF12
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Version: MATF12_2016V1.1
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Preface
Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual
is for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product.
This manual is only for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage. The
functions described in this version are updated till November 2016. Any changes of
functions and parameters since then will be informed separately. Please refer to the
dealers for the latest details.
All product function is valid till 2016-12-2.
Trademarks
Product model and its logo are trademarks. Any other trademarks mentioned in this
manual are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of this
publication may be copied or reproduced without prior written consent.
FCC Statement
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial
installation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To insure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using
the device. Save this manual for further reference.
 Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for
possible future shipment
 Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury
to persons.
 Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical shock
or burn.
 Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause damage,
deterioration or malfunction.
 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this
product near water.
 Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
 Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
 Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by
overheat.
 Keep the module away from liquids.
 Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If
an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.
 Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
 Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to
the device before cleaning.
 Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
 Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general
household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.

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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Introduction to MATF12 ..................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Package List ...................................................................................................... 1
2. Panel Description ........................................................................................................ 2
2.1 MATF12 ............................................................................................................. 2
2.1.1 Front Panel .............................................................................................. 2
2.1.2 Rear Panel............................................................................................... 3
2.2 Signal Cards ...................................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 I-TP& O-TP .............................................................................................. 4
2.2.2 I-SD& O-SD ............................................................................................. 5
2.2.3 I-VG& O-VG ............................................................................................. 6
2.2.4 I-DV& O-DV ............................................................................................. 7
2.2.5 I-HD& O-HD ............................................................................................. 8
3. System Connection ................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Usage Precautions .......................................................................................... 11
3.2 System Diagram .............................................................................................. 11
3.3 Connection Procedures ................................................................................... 12
3.4 Application ....................................................................................................... 12
4. Operations ................................................................................................................ 13
4.1 Front Panel Control ......................................................................................... 13
4.1.1 Switching I/O connection ....................................................................... 13
4.1.2 EDID Learning ....................................................................................... 13
4.1.3 Inquiry .................................................................................................... 14
4.1.4 Clear operation ...................................................................................... 14
4.2 IR Control ........................................................................................................ 15
4.3 RS232 Control ................................................................................................. 16
4.3.1 Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software ............................ 16
4.3.2 Basic Settings ........................................................................................ 16
4.3.3 RS232 Communication Commands ...................................................... 18

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4.4 TCP/IP Control................................................................................................. 26
4.4.1 Control Modes ....................................................................................... 26
4.4.2 Control via TCP/IP communication software ......................................... 27
4.4.3 Control via web-based GUI.................................................................... 28
4.4.4 Port Management .................................................................................. 33
5. Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................... 34
6. Specification ............................................................................................................. 35
6.1 Main Unit ......................................................................................................... 35
6.2 Signal Cards .................................................................................................... 35
6.2.1 I-TP& O-TP ............................................................................................ 35
6.2.2 I-SD& O-SD ........................................................................................... 36
6.2.3 I-VG& O-VG ........................................................................................... 36
6.2.4 I-DV& O-DV ........................................................................................... 36
6.2.5 I-HD& O-HD ........................................................................................... 37
7. Panel Drawing .......................................................................................................... 38
8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ............................................................................... 39
9. After-sales Service .................................................................................................... 40

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1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction to MATF12
MATF12 is a high-performance seamlessly AV modular matrix switcher providing 12
flexible PCIE slots for single VGA/ DVI/ HDBaseT input/ output cards.
With its advanced modularization design, MATF12 can make up a 11x1～1x11 matrix of
HDMI, DVI, HDBaseT, VGA or their any combinations (count with one). All the cards
support plug-and-play. It supports different video signals with seamless cross switching.
Every video or audio signal is transmitted and switched independently to decrease
signal attenuation. The switcher can handle all the audiovisual management, including
the switching, driving, scaling etc.
1.2 Features
 12 card slots for flexible input/ output combination
 Comprehensive signal card compatibility: DVI/ SDI/ VGA/ HDBT
 Automatically recognize input/ output signal card
 Powerful EDID management
 UPnP enables quick-connection to GUI
 HDCP Compliant
 Seamless AV distribution through different AV signal
 Controllable via front panel buttons, IR, RS232 & TCP/IP
 Adjustable output resolution
 Online firmware upgrade via USB port
1.3 Package List
 1 x MATF12
 1 x IR Receiver
 1 x IR Remote
 2 x Pluggable Terminal Blocks
 4 x Plastic cushions
 1 x Power Cord
 1 x User Manual
Signal cards are sold and packed separately, all the items listed above are for
MATF12 solely. Confirm all the accessories are included, if not, please contact
with the dealers.

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2. Panel Description
2.1 MATF12
2.1.1 Front Panel
No.
Name
Description
①
FIRMWARE
Micro USB port, used for firmware update
②
Power
indicator
 Light green once powered on
 Turn red in standby mode
 Turn off when powered off
③
System
Monitor
Display real-time operation status
④
INPUTS
Input selection buttons, ranges from 0~ 9
⑤
OUTPUTS
Output selection buttons, ranges from 0~ 9
⑥
MENU
ALL: Select all inputs/ outputs
EDID: EDID management button, enable input port to learn the
EDID data from output devices.
CLEAR: Withdraw an operation before it comes into effect/ exit
inquiry mode
ENTER: confirm operation/ long-press (3s or more) to enter
inquiry mode

1) Input/ output channels are recognized as double-digit, so press channel 1~9 as
01~09, besides, the interval should not exceed 8s.
2) Operations will be automatically canceled 8s later unless pressing ENTER to
confirm.
⑥
④
⑤
①②③

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2.1.2 Rear Panel
No.
Name
Description
①
Card Slots
Flexible card slots, 12 in total, insert input/ output signal cards here
②
RS232
Serial control port, connect with RS232 port of control device,
control the device or 3rd party device connected to I-TP &O-TP
③
IR ALL IN
Input port for IR control signal, connect with IR receiver (5V, with
carrier), work with IR emitters connected to IR OUT of far-end
HDBT receivers
④
TCP/IP
TCP/IP control port, connect with control device (e.g. a PC)
⑤
IR EYE
Connect with IR receiver (5V, with carrier) to control the switcher
⑥
Power port
Connect with 100~240V AC outlet
⑦
Ground
Connect to grounding

1) MATF12 supports flexible card connection to form 11x1～1x11 matrix.
2) Pictures shown in this manual are only for reference.
INP UT
SDI
LOO P
1 2 34571211
RS2 32
Tx Rx
TCP /IP
①
②
③④⑤⑥ ⑦
VGA
INP UT
AUD IO
L R
DVI
INP UT
AUD IO
L R
Tx Rx
L R
RS23 2 AUDI O
HDB ase T
INP UT
Seaml ess
HDM I
INP UT
AUD IO
L R
DVI
OUT PUT
AUD IO
L R
VGA
OUT PUT
AUD IO
L R
Tx Rx
L R
RS23 2 AUDI O
HDB ase T
OUT PUT
Seaml ess
8 9 10
HDMI
OUT PUT
AUD IO
L R
VGA
OUT PUT
AUD IO
L R
HDMI
OUT PUT
AUD IO
L R
VGA
INP UT
AUD IO
L R

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2.2 Signal Cards
MATF12 boasts 12 card slot for flexible input& output signal card combinations, various
signal card can be selected, including VGA, DVI, SDI, HDBT, HDMI, according to
specific need. All the signal cards support seamless distribution and hot-plug.
The chart below shows all signal cards MATF12 supported:
Input
Output
Card
Ports
Card
Ports
I-TP
HDBT& Analog Audio&
RS232
O-TP
HDBT& Analog Audio&
RS232
I-SD
SDI& Loop output
O-SD
SDI& Loop output
I-VG
VGA& Analog audio
O-VG
VGA& Analog audio
I-DV
DVI& Analog Audio
O-DV
DVI& Analog Audio
I-HD
HDMI& Analog Audio
O-HD
HDMI& Analog Audio
2.2.1 I-TP& O-TP
HDBT signal card (refer to 6.2.1 for detailed specification)
HDMI1.3 &HDCP1.3 compliant;
Work with HDBT transmitter/ receiver to attain long-distance (up to 70m via qualified
CAT6 cable) (up to 70m via qualified CAT6 cable) transmission for 1080p signal and
bi-directional RS232 control;
Real-time work status indicator: green LED blinks once powered on; yellow LED lights
when the port is connected with HDBT devices;
HDBT port supports PoE;
Comprehensive audio capacity with embedded HDMI audio and 1 auxiliary analog audio
port, audio source selectable via RS232 command/ GUI;
Output resolution adjustable via command or GUI;
Support EDID management and DDC communication.
Figure 2- 1 I-TP
Figure 2- 2 O-TP
Pin layout of the HDBT connector:

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Pin
Color
1
orange white
2
orange
3
green white
4
blue
5
blue white
6
green
7
brown white
8
brown
Twist the pure-color cables with their
half-color cables.
2.2.2 I-SD& O-SD
Single SDI input card (refer to 6.2.2 for detailed specification)
Transmit high-definition 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI signal;
Resolution range: 1080p, 1080i, 720p;
Transmit 1080p signal up to 100m;
INPUT card: 1 loop output for local monitoring;
OUTPUT card: 1 SDI and 1 loop output.
Figure 2- 3 I-SD Figure 2- 4 O-SD
The BNC connector is shown as the figure below.

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Sleeve ( )
Tip (+)
BNC Connector
2.2.3 I-VG& O-VG
Single VGA signal card (refer to 6.2.3 for detailed specification)
VGA port supports VGA C-Video, YPbPr;
Input card automatically recognizes input signal format;
Output signal format adjustable via commands or GUI;
Output resolution adjustable via commands or GUI:
 Resolution range for VGA signal: 800x600, 1024x768, 720p, 1280x1024, 1080i,
1080p (default), 1920x1200;
 Resolution range for YPbPr signal: 720p, 1080i, 1080p;
 Resolution range for CVBS signal: 480i, 576i;
Figure 2- 5 I-VG
Figure 2- 6 O-VG
Pin layout of the VGA connectors (female):
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
RED
9
KEY/PWR
2
GREEN
10
GND
3
BLUE
11
ID0/RES
4
ID2/RES
12
ID1/SDA
5
GND
13
HSync
6
RED_RTN
14
VSync
7
GREEN_RTN
15
ID3/SCL
8
BLUE_RTN
When connecting to YPbPr or CVBS signal, insert converting cables according to
specific pin definitions (see the figures below):

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VGA- YPbPr:
Figure 2- 7 VGA-YPbPr converting guide
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
RED
6
GND
2
GREEN
7
GND
3
BLUE
8
GND
Other pins are not used.
VGA- CVBS:
Figure 2- 8 VGA-C-Video converting guide
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
RED
6
GND
7
GND
8
GND
Other pins are not used.
2.2.4 I-DV& O-DV
Single DVI signal card (refer to 6.2.4 for detailed specification)
HDMI1.3& HDCP1.3 compliant, capable to transmit DVI/ HDMI signal;
Output resolution adjustable via commands or GUI: including auto, 800x600, 1024x768,
720p, 1280x1024, 1080i, 1080p (default), 1920x1200
Input/ Output audio can be enabled/ disabled via commands (default settings: input
audio: disabled; output audio: enabled)
Features EDID management and DDC communication.
Figure 2- 9 I-DV
Figure 2- 10 O-DV
Pin Layout of the DVI-I connector (Dual-Link). (Female)

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Pin
Function
Pin
Function
1
T.M.D.S.Data2-
13
T.M.D.S.Data3+
2
T.M.D.S.Data2+
14
+5V Power
3
T.M.D.S. Data
2/4 Shield
15
Ground (return for
+5V,
Hsync and Vsync)
4
T.M.D.S. Data 4-
16
Hot Plug Detect
5
T.M.D.S. Data
4+
17
T.M.D.S. Data 0-
6
DDC Clock
18
T.M.D.S. Data 0+
7
DDC Data
19
T.M.D.S. Data 0/5
Shield
8
Analog Vertical
Sync
20
T.M.D.S.Data5-
9
T.M.D.S.Data1-
21
T.M.D.S.Data5+
10
T.M.D.S.Data1+
22
T.M.D.S. Clock
Shield
11
T.M.D.S.Data1/3
Shield
23
T.M.D. S. Clock +
12
T.M.D.S.Data3-
13
T.M.D.S.Data3+
2.2.5 I-HD& O-HD
Single HDMI signal card (refer to 6.2.5 for detailed specification)
HDMI1.3& HDCP1.3 compliant, capable to transmit DVI/ HDMI signal;
Auto-detect input resolution;
Max resolution: 1080p@60Hz
Output resolution adjustable via commands or GUI: including auto, 800x600, 1024x768,
720p, 1280x1024, 1080i, 1080p (default), 1920x1200
Support EDID Management and DDC communication;
Input audio source selectable via command, including HDMI embedded audio (default),
and analog audio;
Analog output audio can be enabled/ disabled via commands (default: enabled)
Support EDID management& DDC communication

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Figure 2- 11 I-HD
Figure 2- 12 O-HD

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Pin layout of the HDMI connector (female).
No.
Signal
No.
Signal
1
TMDS Data 2+
11
TMDS Clock Shield
2
TMDS Data 2
Shield
12
TMDS Clock-
3
TMDS Data 2-
13
CEC
4
TMDS Data 1+
14
N.C.
5
TMDS Data 1
Shield
15
SCL
6
TMDS Data 1-
16
SDA
7
TMDS Data 0+
17
DDC/CEC Ground
8
TMDS Data 0
Shield
18
+5V Power
9
TMDS Data 0-
19
Hot Plug Detect
10
TMDS Clock+
TMDS Clock Shield

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3. System Connection
3.1 Usage Precautions
1) System should be installed in a clean environment and has a prop temperature and
humidity.
2) All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated and
safe.
3) All devices should be connected before power on.
3.2 System Diagram
The following diagram illustrates typical input and output connections that can be
utilized with MATF12:
Figure 3- 1 Connection Diagram
11 12 13 14
12 13 14
11 14
Laptop
Projector
PC
Monitor
HDTV
Receiver
Transmitter
Camera
VGA Signal:
DVI Signal:
HDMI Signal:
HDBaseT Signal:
RS232 Signal:
TCP/IP Signal:
SDI Signal:
IR Signal:
IR Remote
DVD
HDTV
DVD
Laptop
Speaker
Audio Signal:
Laptop
Laptop
HDTV

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3.3 Connection Procedures
Step1.Insert necessary signal cards to the card slots.
Step2.Connect source device(s) (e.g. Blue-ray DVD) to corresponding input ports.
Step3.Connect displays to corresponding output ports.
Step4.Connect amplifier/ speaker to audio output ports.
Step5.Connect an IR Receiver to IR EYE to enable IR control.
Step6.Connect control device (e.g. a PC) to the RS232 port to enable serial control.
Step7.Connect control device (e.g. a PC) to the TCP/IP port to enable TCP/IP control.
Step8.Insert 100~240V AC outlet via the included power cord.
3.4 Application
Owing to its flexible card design, MATF12 is an all-in-one solution which is ideal for
different projects such as public display, educational demo, professional presentation,
advertising display or control center. The switcher can handle all the audiovisual
management, including the switching, driving, scaling etc.

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4. Operations
4.1 Front Panel Control
MATF12 provides with convenient front panel button control for I/O switch, EDID
management, and system inquiry. Here we make a brief introduction to the operations.
4.1.1 Switching I/O connection
Input/ output channels are recognized in double-digit, press 01~09 for channel 1~9.
1) To convert one input to an output:
Operation: “INPUT”+“OUTPUT”+“ENTER”
Example: transfer input 01 to output 12:
+ +
2) To convert an input to several outputs:
Operation: “INPUT” + “OUTPUT” + “OUTPUT” +… + “ENTER”
Example: Switch input 2 to output 2, 4
+ +
3) To convert an input to all outputs:
Operation: “input” + “ALL” + “ENTER”
Example: Convert input 02 to all outputs
+ +
4.1.2 EDID Learning
MATF12 features EDID management to maintain compatibility between all devices.
 One input port learns the EDID data of one output port
Operation: “EDID”+“INPUT”+“OUTPUT”+“ENTER”.
Example: Input 02 learns EDID data from output 4
+ + +
 All input ports learn EDID data from one output port
Operation: “EDID”+“ALL”+“OUTPUT”+“ENTER”

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Example: All input ports learn EDID data from output 04
+ + +
4.1.3 Inquiry
Press and hold the button “ENTER” for 3 seconds to enter system inquiry mode. The
chart below shows information that can be inquired:
Function Items
Description
Example
Check customer
serial
Interface shown after entering
inquiry mode, customer serial
can be changed via RS232
command.
Check output
resolution
In inquiry mode, press output
channel to check its
resolution
Correspondence
between inputs
and outputs
“OUTPUT” + “ENTER”
4.1.4 Clear operation
Function: clear the previous operations before pressing ENTER to enforce it. Press
CLEAR can only erase the operations not confirmed by pressing ENTER.

1) Input/ output channels are recognized in double-digit, press 01~09 instead of 1~9.
2) The input delay time between two numbers of every input& output channel must be
less than 8 seconds; otherwise the operation will be cancelled.
3) The input/output channels on the rear panel are counting from left to right no matter
whether there is signal card.

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4.2 IR Control
Connect an IR receiver to IR EYE on the rear panel, users can control the switcher with
the included IR remote (shown as below):
①Standby: enter/ exit standby mode
②INPUTS: input selection buttons, channels 1~9
should be pressed as 01~09
③Function Buttons: share the same operation
with front panel buttons
④ENTER:
 confirm operation
 long-press (3 seconds or more) to enter
inquiry mode
Note: navigation buttons are unavailable.
⑤OUTPUTS: output selection buttons, channels
1~9 should be pressed as 01~09