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USER MANUAL (VER. 7A)
DVI Matrix Router –ODM1818
DVI Input 2
PC
DVI Output
Display 18 DVI Input 1 PC DVI Input 18 PC
DVI Output
Display 1
Control PC
Internet
USB
RS-232

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Table of Contents
1Introduction and Installation...................................................................................................................4
1.1 Key features:.................................................................................................................................4
1.2 ODM1818 Shipping Content:........................................................................................................4
1.3 Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................................5
1.4 Physical Description......................................................................................................................5
1.4.1 Front Panel................................................................................................................................5
1.4.2 Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................6
1.5 EDID Control and Configuration....................................................................................................7
1.6 Connecting Optical DVI cables and modules for extended distance............................................8
1.7 Initializing ODM1818 and Installation Guide.................................................................................8
1.7.1 Initialization................................................................................................................................8
1.7.2 Rack Mounting ..........................................................................................................................9
1.7.3 Control Connection....................................................................................................................9
1.7.4 RS-232 Control..........................................................................................................................9
1.7.5 Ethernet Control........................................................................................................................9
2Communications Setup..........................................................................................................................9
2.1 Setting the Router ID of ODM1818...............................................................................................9
2.2 Front Panel Interface...................................................................................................................10
2.3 CREATE Mode............................................................................................................................10
2.4 PREVIEW Mode..........................................................................................................................10
2.5 CANCEL Mode............................................................................................................................11
2.6 FUNCTION Mode........................................................................................................................11
2.6.1 MONITOR OUTPUT SELCTION. ...........................................................................................11
2.6.2 RS-232 BAUD RATE ..............................................................................................................11
2.6.3 GATEWAY ..............................................................................................................................12
2.6.4 SUBNET MASK.......................................................................................................................12
2.6.5 IP ADDRESS...........................................................................................................................12
2.6.6 MAC ADDRESS......................................................................................................................13
2.6.7 PORT NUMBER......................................................................................................................13
2.6.8 EDID SAVE.............................................................................................................................14
2.6.9 COMMNAD TYPE...................................................................................................................14
2.6.10 FACTORY MODE ...............................................................................................................14
2.7 Serial Communication.................................................................................................................14
2.7.1 HyperTerminal.........................................................................................................................14
2.7.2 Telnet ......................................................................................................................................16
2.7.3 LAUNCHING TELNET SESSION...........................................................................................16
2.8 Ethernet Control..........................................................................................................................18
2.8.1 SETTING THE IP ADDRESS of the PC..................................................................................18
2.9 USB CONTROL ..........................................................................................................................19
3Operation .............................................................................................................................................19
3.1 Front Panel Operation.................................................................................................................19
3.2 Command Line Operation...........................................................................................................21
3.2.1 Create......................................................................................................................................23
3.2.2 Preview....................................................................................................................................24
3.2.3 Cancel. ....................................................................................................................................24
3.2.4 Upload Data Request..............................................................................................................24
3.2.5 Upload Data Request:.............................................................................................................25
3.2.6 Rolling command.....................................................................................................................25
3.2.7 Upload Router ID.....................................................................................................................26

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3.2.8 Rolling Stop.............................................................................................................................26
3.2.9 Check Connection...................................................................................................................27
3.2.10 Upload One Channel Data Request....................................................................................27
3.2.11 Read Output Device EDID ..................................................................................................27
3.2.12 Read Input EEPROM EDID ................................................................................................28
3.2.13 EDID Write ..........................................................................................................................28
3.2.14Default EDID Setting...........................................................................................................29
3.2.15 Baud rate Setting.................................................................................................................29
3.2.16 Monitoring............................................................................................................................30
3.3 Web Control Panel Operation.....................................................................................................30
3.4 Proprietary PC Software Operation.............................................................................................30
3.4.1 Installation of PC Application ..................................................................................................30
3.4.2 Installation of USB Driver........................................................................................................32
3.4.3 PC Operation using RS-232....................................................................................................34
3.4.4 PC Operation using Ethernet ..................................................................................................34
3.5 Control Buttons............................................................................................................................36
3.6 File menu.....................................................................................................................................37
3.7 Edit Pattern..................................................................................................................................37
3.8 Rolling Function...........................................................................................................................39
3.8.1 Single Rolling ..........................................................................................................................40
3.8.2 Unlimited Rolling .....................................................................................................................40
3.9 EDID Setting................................................................................................................................41
3.9.1 Features:.................................................................................................................................41
3.9.2 Importance of EDID - Example ...............................................................................................41
3.9.3 Setting EDID............................................................................................................................41
3.9.4 Write EDID ..............................................................................................................................42
3.9.5 Read EDID..............................................................................................................................42
3.9.6 Read EDID from Output Device..............................................................................................43
3.9.7 File Save/Open EDID..............................................................................................................43
3.9.8 EDID EDIT...............................................................................................................................44
4Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................45
5Features...............................................................................................................................................46
6Specification.........................................................................................................................................46
7Firmware downloading.........................................................................................................................47
7.1 Installation of the Ponyprog2000.................................................................................................47
7.2 Download of Firmware ................................................................................................................52

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1 Introduction and Installation
ODM1818 is a high speed cross-switch with 18 DVI inputs and 18 DVI outputs housed in a rugge-
dized metal enclosure to protect against harsh environments.
1.1 Key features:
Eight (18) DVI single-link inputs and outputs
Pixel resolution up to WUXGA (1920x1200) @ 60Hz refresh ratio –with 1.65Gbps trans-
mission bandwidth
Dynamic EDID management –adapts to overall power management of the system
Restores the default EDID to Input port
Reads EDID from display and stores EDID to Input port via EEPROM
Long distance extension of DVI Input and Output by Optical DVI cables or modules
Re-Clocking of R, G, B of DVI inputs and outputs
Various Control Interfaces:
Front panel key input
Input commands through RS-232, LAN, and USB
Graphical user interface using Ethernet and Proprietary PC software in the shipped
system
Hierarchical connection of multiple ODM1818 - up to 3 levels to increase the number of
display connections or source connections
DIP switch for up to 255 different ID settings for multiple use of ODM1818 over RS-232
connection
IP setting for Ethernet –point-to-point and local network control
1.2 ODM1818 Shipping Content:
ODM1818 Mainframe: 1 EA
Hard carrying case: 1 EA
AC/DC power adaptor (12V/10A,
AC110V-240V): 1 EA
AC power cord: 1 EA
User Manual: 1 EA
PC control software CD: 1 EA
A plug –B plug USB cable: 1 EA
Firmware download cable: 1 EA
RS-232 cable (crossed type): 1 EA
RJ-45 UTP cable (crossed type): 1 EA

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1.3 Safety Instructions
Use of the equipment in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may result in irre-
coverable damage.
Use the assigned power cord or power adaptor shipped with the system.
Connect the power cord to the normal and safe outlet.
Keep the unit away from liquid, magnetic and combustible substances.
Do not place heavy weight on the unit.
Move away from noisy environment such as vibration or impact.
Do not install the unit vertically.
Do not disassemble the unit.
When malfunction or breakdown occurs, contact factory immediately.
1.4 Physical Description
1.4.1 Front Panel
ODM1818 chassis is mountable on a 19”standard rack with rack ears. Control
keys, Input-Output buttons and the status LCD display, are placed on the front
panel as shown in Figure 1-1.
Control keys: ①
CREATE –Update or Configure Input-Output setup
PREVIEW –Displays current status of Input-Output configuration
CANCEL - Resets all Outputs configured with an Input or Reject any key in-
puts
ENTER - Accepts keyed inputs and completes configuration of Input-Output
setup
FUNCTION - Configures IP for Ethernet, baud rate for RS-232 and EDID
Input-Output Buttons:
Eight (18) LED inputs: ②
Eight (18) LED outputs: ③
Status display: LCD displays the control status in 20x4 text mode: ④
POWER ON/OFF button: ⑤
RESET button –Restart System ⑥

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Figure 1-1 Front Panel
1.4.2 Rear Panel
All Input ports, Output ports, interface ports and power connections are placed on
the rear panel as follows;
Eight (18) single link DVI inputs: ①
Eight (18) single link DVI outputs: ②
DIP switch - 8 bits to set ID (identifier) in case of multiple connection of
ODM1818: ③
USB B type receptacle port: ④
RS-232 Serial port: ⑤
10/100 Base Ethernet port: ⑥
Firmware download port: ⑦
DC power receptacle: ⑧
MONITORING DVI port –monitors a designated source for test purpose: ⑨
[Note] For ODM1818, Output #1 will be disconnected automatically when monitoring port is
connected and working.

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Figure 1-2 Rear Panel
1.5 EDID Control and Configuration
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is an information set that is provided by a
display to describe its capabilities to a graphic source. It enables a graphic source to
identify the connected display.
The information set includes: manufacturer, product type, phosphor or filter type, timings
supported by the display, display size, luminance data and (for digital displays only) pixel
mapping data.
Once the graphic source reads the information set (usually during the booting process),
the EDID determines the optimal format for a connected display.
ODM1818 supports storing of EDID information to an EEPROM for each Input by
dedicated PC software.
ODM1818 has two-way EDID settings, default EDID from factory and direct readout of
stored EDID of any target display. The default EDID setting from the factory is 1080p
(1920 x 1080) @ 60Hz for all inputs.

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Figure 1-3 Concept drawing for setting EDID in ODM1818
As depicted in Figure 1-3, once EDID is configured, each EDID is stored in EEPROM at
the front of the DVI Input. As a result, the video sources are able to read EDID from the
EEPROM during boot-up; even though the ODM1818 and connected displays are not
powered on yet.
1.6 Connecting Optical DVI cables and modules for extended distance
ODM1818 supports connection of Optical DVI cables or modules to all inputs and outputs.
The use of copper DVI cables over 3m (10ft.) is not recommended.
1.7 Initializing ODM1818 and Installation Guide
1.7.1 Initialization
1) Plug the provided AC power cord to the AC/DC power adaptor then plug the DC
cord to the +12VDC connector on the rear panel; make sure that the arrow mark
on the connector of the DC cord is aligned.
2) Push POWER button on the front panel then observe:
EEPROM18
EEPROM1
EEPROM2
EEPROM17
EEPROM3
EEPROM16
EDID
INTERFACE
CONTROL
INPUT 1~`18
OUTPUT 1~18
WRITE EDID

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Display –will display “Initializing …18x18 DVI Matrix”
Green and Red lights (Inputs and Outputs buttons) will be turned on and off.
Display –will show “USER MODE”
Then, the system is ready to accept commands.
1.7.2 Rack Mounting
Before installing cables, attach two rack ears on left and right side of ODM1818
using the supplied screws.
1.7.3 Control Connection
Commands and functions of ODM1818 are transferred through the RS-232 and
Ethernet connection. USB connection is only valid with proprietary Windows PC
Software; contained in the CD ROM provided with the system.
1.7.4 RS-232 Control
Connect the ODM1818 to a video controller or PC with the supplied RS-232 ca-
ble.
1.7.5 Ethernet Control
Connect the ODM1818 to PC or video controller with the cross-type RJ-45 cable.
1) Point to point Ethernet connection of PC or video controller to the
ODM1818
When PC is connected to the network, dynamic IP address is configured by net-
work DHCP server. But, if the PC is connected directly to the ODM1818 by RJ-45
cable, the IP address of PC should be set manually. Refer to Setting the IP ad-
dress of the PC in Chp. 2.8.1.
2) LAN connection of ODM1818
ODM1818 is configured at the factory with the default IP address of 192.168.0.44.
Before connecting to your network, verify the IP address in your network.
Front key buttons or command lines can reconfigure the IP address over RS -232,
Ethernet and USB.
2 Communications Setup
2.1 Setting the Router ID of ODM1818
If multiple units of ODM1818 with a video controller or PC controller are used, each
ODM1818 should be identified with the Dip-switch located on the rear panel marked as
Router ID. Each Dipswitch has 8 digits, one (1) at the up position and zero (0) at the
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Example Setting
In case of 000 In case of 001 In case of 255
All command codes are required to have the Router ID in its header. For more details,
refer to the command code instruction in Chapter. 3.2.
2.2 Front Panel Interface
All communications with ODM1818 is can be done using the front input keys - without
video controller or control PC.
Before pressing control keys, make sure that the LCD display shows USER MODE.
CREATE, PREVIEW and CANCEL keys are activated and deactivated by pressing
each key repeatedly - the activated key is executed by pressing ENTER key.
The FUNCTION has the ability to select multiple features on the ODM1818.
Repeatedly pressing the FUNCTION key will display each feature on the LCD
display.
To save the selected feature, press ENTER - to escape current setting, press
another control key; i.e. CREATE or PREVIEW.
2.3 CREATE Mode
Configures Input-Output connections for cross switching.
1) Press CREATE button once to activate (orange color LED is on) - LCD will display
the Input channel.
2) Select and Press an input key (the respective Green LED is on) –LCD will display
Input channel number.
3) Press single or multiple Output buttons to select desired outputs (Red LED is on for
each selected Output button).
4) Outputs can be deselected by pressing the respective Output button (Red LED is off)
5) Press ENTER to save the selected configuration.
6) To configure the next Input to Output or outputs, repeat steps 1 to 5.
2.4 PREVIEW Mode
PREVIEW mode shows current Input-Output configuration.
1) Press PREVIEW button.
2) Press any Input button (Green LED is on) to see the current connected Output (indi-
cated by Red LED is on)
3) To preview status of another Output, press another Input button.
To see the status of all Input-Output connections, press PREVIEW then ENTER.