NTI RACKMUX Series User manual

SPLITMUX-3GSDI-9
3G-SDI Screen Splitter/Multiviewer, 9-Port
Installation and Operation Manual
SPLITMUX-3GSDI-9 (Front and Rear View)
MAN431 Rev Date 2/16/2023
RACKMUX®Series

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CHANGES
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right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................1
Materials..........................................................................................................................................................................1
Features and Functions...................................................................................................................................................2
Software Control Methods...............................................................................................................................................3
Hardware Control Methods .............................................................................................................................................6
Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................................................7
Warranty Information.......................................................................................................................................................7

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INTRODUCTION
The SPLITMUX® 3G/HD/SD-SDI Screen Splitter/Multiviewer allows video from up to nine different SDI sources to be
simultaneously displayed in real-time on a single monitor. It is capable of displaying the video sources in full screen, quad screen
mode, 9-picture screen mode, or custom mode on one HDMI monitor and one SDI monitor at the same time. In custom display
mode, each picture can be adjusted to any size and positioned to any location on the display, such as to mimic Picture-in-Picture,
dual screen, or triple screen display modes.
Full screen, quad screen, 9-picture screen, or custom display mode.
oCustom Display Mode: the size, position and selection of any or all windows are customizable.
Mimic Picture-in-Picture (PiP), dual screen, or triple screen display modes with this method.
Maintain input aspect ratio if desired – no stretching necessary.
Independent video-in to video-out resolution.
Display the same video output configuration on two monitors at the same time with one SDI output and one HDMI output.
Supports HDTV resolutions to 1080p.
Fluid, real-time video performance with 60 frames per second (fps) in all nine segments.
Control the multiviewer through front panel buttons, IR remote, or Graphical User Interface (GUI) which can be
connected via RS232 serial port or Ethernet.
Backup and restore multiviewer configurations.
Built-in default EDID configuration tables.
oSupported output resolutions can be selected.
1RU mounting kit included.
MATERIALS
Materials supplied with this kit:
NTI SPLITMUX-3GSDI-9 3GSDI Screen Splitter/Multiviewer
Line cord, country specific
URL slip with path to this manual
IR Remote Control
Materials Not supplied but REQUIRED:
An HDMI male-to-male cable to connect an HDMI monitor (if used)- order HD-xx-MM where xx = up to 50 feet long).
Use DVI-HD-xx-MM cable to connect a DVI display up to 50 feet.
Interface cables between the video sources/displays and the multiviewer- RG6 75 Ohm coaxial cable terminated with BNC
connectors is recommended for use.
Extend 1080p up to 197 feet (60 meters) and 1080i/720p up to 328 feet (100 meters)
HDMI and DVI Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling [phone] (800-RGB-TECH) in the US
and Canada or [phone] (worldwide).

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
# LABEL CONNECTOR/LED DESCRIPTION
1 IR IR Sensor To receive signal from IR remote control
2 LED Red LED Status indicator-illuminates when switch is working normally
3 1-9 Buttons For single screen mode for each video input
4 Segmented square Button For switching to 9-screen mode
5 MODE Button For selecting a custom screen mode
6 RESO Button For switching between available supported output resolutions
7 FN Button Not used- saved for future
8 None IEC C14 Connect power cable here
9 Power ON/OFF Power Switch Toggle power ON/OFF
10 INPUT (SDI INx) BNC Connector Connect SDI coax cables from video sources
11 OUTPUT BNC and HDMI
Female Connect SDI coax cable from 3G/HD/SD SDI display and/or HDMI cable from HDMI display
12 LAN RJ45 Female For connection of Ethernet cable to PC for controlling the graphic user
interface
13 RS232 DB9 Female For connection of RS232 cable to PC for controlling the graphic user
interface
14 L/S Slide switch Not used in this model.
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SOFTWARE CONTROL METHODS
A connected computer can configure the SPLITMUX-3GSDI-9 SDI Processor in real time through an RS232 serial port or
Ethernet port using an application available from the NTI website. Use the application under Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP,
Vista, or 7 through the web interface or RS-232 serial control. Use the application to control the switch and change the display
modes between full screen, quad screen, 9-picture screen mode and custom mode screens.
RS232
Connect a serial cable between the RS232 port on the SPLITMUX-3GSDI-9 and a computer. Open the application, and select
the "RS232" tab under "Connect Type". Choose the port you are connected through. Click "Open".
You are now ready to control the display mode of the SPLITMUX.
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Ethernet
Connect an Ethernet cable, wired straight through, between the "LAN"
port on the SPLITMUX and an Ethernet port on a computer. Open
the application, and select the "Network" tab under "Connect Type".
Click the "Search" button under "Add Device", and double click the
IP address of the SPLITMUX.
A connection to the SPLITMUX will be made.
You are now ready to control the display mode of the SPLITMUX.
Modes
Select between the display modes available under "Common Mode". Choose between inputs 1 through 9, or any of 6 other pre-
determined combinations.
If a custom mode is desired, select between S1 - S4, and then drag the inputs you want to view, CH1 -CH9, up into the display
box. Stretch the Channel borders to the way you want to view it. Once you have applied all of the Channels for your custom
layout, click Save and that layout will be saved as the S# you have selected. Going forward, anytime you want to see that layout,
click that S#. To delete that layout, click "Delete".
To help with positioning, you can select 3X3 or 4X4 curtain walls to provide and outline to assist in placing your channel borderes.
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OutputResolutions
Output Resolutions for the video output can be selected between 1920x1080p@60Hz, 1920x1080p@50Hz, 1920x1080p@30Hz
or 1280x720p@60Hz.
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HARDWARE CONTROL METHODS
Front Panel Interface
Use front panel buttons to locally change ports, select a display mode, or change resolutions.
Infrared Remote Control
Use to change ports, select a display mode, or change resolutions.
Note: Remote requires two AAA batteries (not included).
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Video Input/Output
Nine female 75 ohm BNC connectors for 3G/HD/SD-SDI video input.
One female 75 ohm BNC connector for 3G/HD/SD-SDI display.
One female HDMI connector for HDMI display.
Video Resolution Input: Supports 576x480@60Hz through 1920x1080@60Hz
Output: Supports 1920x1080@30/50/60Hz and 1280x720@60Hz
Operating environment
temperatures and RH Operating temperature: 32 to 113°F (0°C to 45°C).
Storage temperature: -4 to 149°F (-20°C to 65°C).
Operating and storage relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing RH.
Power Input: 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via IEC connector. (Country-specific power supply cable
included.)
oPower consumption: 12.6W.
Size (In.) WxDxH 17.31x9.50x1.75 (440x236x44 mm)
Approvals RoHS, FCC
Cables
Interface cables between the video sources/displays and the multiviewer are required for proper operation.
RG6 75 Ohm coaxial cable terminated with BNC connectors is recommended for use.
oExtend 1080p up to 197 feet (60 meters) and 1080i/720p up to 328 feet (100 meters).
Use HD-xx-MM cable to connect an HDMI display up to 50 feet.
Use DVI-HD-xM-MM to connect a DVI display up to 5 meters.
Cables not included.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is two (2) years from the date of purchase. Please contact Network
Technologies Inc at [phone] (800-RGB-TECH) or [phone] or visit our website at http://www.networktechinc.com for
information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return authorization number is required for all repairs/returns.
MAN431 Rev. 3/16/23