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DVI Video Matrix Switch, Video Router How To

DVI Routing Switch, DVI video audio switcher

DVI Video Matrix Switch with Audio Option

Switch single link DVI-D video from many video sources among multiple displays.

Also known as: DVI matrix switch, DVI router, video matrix switch, video router, routing switcher,
video switch, video port router, multiplexer, matrix switch, video switch, video matrices.

• WUXGA/1080p Video
   Resolutions
• 4x4, 8x8, 16x16 or 32x32
• Optional Audio
DVI 8x8 Matrix Switch

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VEEMUX® SM-8X8-DVI-LCD (Front & Back)


Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.

RoHS Compliant High Density VGA USB KVM Switch

Additional Product Information

  Data Sheet (PDF)

Features & Applications

The VEEMUX® DVI Video Matrix Switch routes video from up to 32 single link digital DVI video sources (computers, DVD players, satellite receivers, etc.) to up to 32 displays (LCD monitors, Plasma screens, DLP HDTVs, projectors, etc.) and stereo audio speakers (with audio option).
  • Configure and control the switch through Ethernet, serial port, front panel buttons, or optional IR remote.
  • Supports DVI-D interface for crisp and clear video quality on flat panel displays.
  • Available with optional stereo audio.
  • Supports HDTV resolutions up to 1080p and computer resolutions up to 1920x1200 (WUXGA).
  • Meets the electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity requirements of IEC/EN 61000-4-2.
  • Each output provides one video signal and one stereo audio signal
    (with audio option).
  • Each input can be independently connected to any or all outputs.
    • HDCP is supported when connecting any one input to any one output
      (4x4 and 8x8 models only).
    • HDCP is not supported when connecting one input to multiple outputs.
  • EDID learning for the support of any DVI display device.
  • Built-in default EDID configuration tables for both PC and MAC.
    • Dual default EDID configuration tables: high resolution without audio and TV resolution with audio.

Specifications

Video Input
  • Female DVI-I connectors.
  • Signal type: single link digital DVI.
  • Compatible with computers and HDTV video sources (satellite receivers, DVD players, etc) with DVI video.
  • Multiplatform support: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Windows Server 2000/2003/2008, Solaris, Linux, FreeBSD, and MAC OS 9/10.
Video Output
  • Female DVI-I connectors.
  • Signal type: single link digital DVI.
  • Supports HDTV resolutions to 1080p and computer resolutions to 1920x1200 (WUXGA).
  • Video bandwidth: 1.65 Gbps
Optional Audio Input
  • 3.5mm stereo audio jacks.
  • Impedance: 10k Ohm.
  • Maximum input level: 1 Vrms or 2.5Vp-p.
Optional Audio Output
  • 3.5mm stereo audio jacks.
  • Drives 8-Ohm speakers.
  • Unbalanced gain: user defined.
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-0.5 dB.
  • Total harmonic distortion + noise: 0.01% at 1kHz.
  • Gain adjustment: -20 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.
  • 200 mW RMS of continuous power per output.
  • When switching ports, audio mutes until video has been synchronized.
Protocols
  • HTTP, HTTPS
  • TCP/IP, DHCP, UDP, ARP
  • IPV4
Power
  • 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via IEC connector. (Country-specific power supply cable included.)
Power Consumption
NTI Part # Watts NTI Part # Watts
SM-4X4-DVI-LCD 10 SM-4X4-DVIA-LCD 10
SM-8X8-DVI-LCD 20 SM-8X8-DVIA-LCD 20
SM-16X16-DVI-LCD 25 SM-16X16-DVIA-LCD 25
SM-32X32-DVI-LCD 45 SM-32X32-DVIA-LCD 50
Cables
  • Interface cables between the video sources and the switch are required for proper operation.
  • Cables not included.
MTBF
MTBF
NTI Part # Hours NTI Part # Hours
SM-4X4-DVI-LCD 74,502 SM-8X8-DVIA-LCD 77,489
SM-8X8-DVI-LCD 90,801 SM-16X16-DVIA-LCD 42,742
SM-16X16-DVI-LCD 48,326 SM-32X32-DVIA-LCD 29,834
SM-32X32-DVI-LCD 35,727    

Regulatory Approvals
  • CE, RoHS
Warranty
  • Two years
Compatible NTI Products
  • Combine NTI’s extenders, switches, splitters and cables for complex applications
    • DVI-I Single Link Interface Cable (DVI-IS-xx-MM)
    • DVI-D to HDMI Single Link Interface Cable (DVI-HDMI-xx-MM)
    • Stereo Audio Cable (SA-xx-MM)
    • DVI Extender via Fiber Optic Cable (ST-2FODVI-LC)
    • DVI Video Splitter (VOPEX-DVI-x)
    • DVI/VGA Quad Screen Multiviewer (SPLITMUX-DVI-4)
    • Screen Splitter / Video Wall Processor (SPLITMUX-SVDVI-4)

Control Methods

Ethernet Control
  • Configuration can be done over the Internet via Web server or Telnet.
  • Female RJ45 connector.
  • 10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface.
    • Web Server (view product demo)
      • Security is ensured by password and user configurable timeout.
      • Up to 25 users can access the web page at one time.
      • The user can access the following pages:
        • Switch page: allows the user to connect any input to any output, save and recall up to ten connections.
        • Administration pages: administrator can access setup pages, port setting page and update firmware page. Assign names to video and audio inputs and outputs.
        • Password page: allows the user to change the password for accessing the web interface.
        • Help page: review documentation on the usage of the web interface.
        • Update web server page: globally update the web server to any settings that have been changed.
        • Logout page: view currently active connections and logout of the web interface.
    • Telnet
      • Security is ensured by password.
      • Commands are similar to RS232 commands.
      • The telnet server listens on ports 2000 and 2005.
        • Port 2000 is for an operator telnet session.
        • Port 2005 is intended for a software control type session using raw TCP communication.
Front Panel Interface
  • Configuration and control can be done using the front panel buttons.
  • Keypad allows selection of the input source to be routed to the desired outputs.
RS232 Control
  • Configuration and control can be done through the serial port.
    • 4x4 switches: female RJ45 connector or female USB Type B connector.
    • 8x8, 16x16, 32x32 switches: female RJ45 connector.
  • Control the switch using the NTI Switch Control Program with Graphical User Interface (GUI control) via RS232.
Infrared Remote (Optional)
  • Transmitter can be up to 30 feet away.
  • Control up to 15 switches with one remote.
  • Power: Two AAA batteries (included).
Downloads


How to route video from source devices to display devices using the ethernet connection
How to switch single link digital DVI video from many video sources among multiple displays


DVI Video Matrix Switch

Supported Features NTI Part # Video Inputs Video Outputs Desktop Size WxDxH (in.) Rack Units Rack Size WxDxH (in.) Price Each $ # to Quote # to Buy Power Cord Length Download PDF Manual
DVI Video SM-4X4-DVI-LCD 4 4 16.19x10.00x1.75
(without supplied rackmount kit)
1RU 19x10.00x1.75
(with supplied rackmount kit)
1,255 Installation and Operation Manual
DVI Video SM-8X8-DVI-LCD 8 8 17.40x10.00x1.75
(without supplied rackmount kit)
1RU 19x10.00x1.75
(with supplied rackmount kit)
1,900
DVI Video SM-16X16-DVI-LCD 16 16 NA 2RU 19x16.17x3.5 3,370
DVI Video SM-32X32-DVI-LCD 32 32 NA 4RU 19x16.17x7 4,860
DVI Video + Audio SM-4X4-DVIA-LCD 4 4 17.40x10.00x1.75
(without supplied rackmount kit)
1RU 19x10.00x1.75
1,430
DVI Video + Audio SM-8X8-DVIA-LCD 8 8 NA 2RU 19x10.00x3.5
2,400
DVI Video + Audio SM-16X16-DVIA-LCD 16 16 NA 3RU 19x16.17x5.25
3,960
DVI Video + Audio SM-32X32-DVIA-LCD 32 32 NA 4RU 19x16.17x7
5,920
Infrared Remote Control IRT-UNV NA NA NA NA NA 25    

DVI-I Cables, Male to Male

NTI Part # Length (ft.) Price $ # to Quote # to Buy
DVI-IS-3-MM 3 10
DVI-IS-6-MM 6 14
DVI-IS-10-MM 10 22
DVI-IS-15-MM 15 29

Stereo Audio Cables - Male to Male

NTI Part # Length (ft) Price $ # to Quote # to Buy
SA-3-MM 3 1.50
SA-6-MM 6 1.80
SA-10-MM 10 2.80
SA-15-MM 15 4.00

DVI-D Male to HDMI-A Male Single Link Cable

NTI Part # Length (ft) Price $ # to Quote # to Buy
DVI-HDMI-3-MM 3 10
DVI-HDMI-6-MM 6 15
DVI-HDMI-10-MM 10 20
DVI-HDMI-15-MM 15 38

DVI Extender via Fiber Optic Cable

NTI Part # Maximum Resolution Price $ # to Quote # to Buy
ST-2FODVI-LC 1920x1200 550.00

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