ASP-816H ™

ASP-168H ™

ASP-1616H ™

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 x 16, 16 x 8, 16x16 HDMI Matrix

User Manual

 

Manual Number: 101001

Safety and Notice

The ASP-816H, ASP-168H, and ASP-1616H 16x16 HDMI 1.3 Matrix has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the matrices should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit. z Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit. z Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual. z Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water. z Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a stable surface. z Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit. z Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning.

Introduction

The ASP-816H, ASP-168H, and ASP-1616H are high-performance professional HDMI 1.3 digital signal switcher that can be used for cross switching of multiple sources to multiple destinations.

They can be used in broadcasting, multimedia meeting rooms, digital signage, education, residential, and command control centers. It also has an adaptable compensation to extend the input distance to 36 meters. With RS232 interface, it can work with a PC, remote control system, and any other far-end control system devices.

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Features

z HDMI 1.3 compliant z HDCP compliant z Allows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time z Allows any HDMI display to view any HDMI source at any time z Supports 7.1 channel digital audio z Supports default HDMI EDID and learns the EDID of displays if necessary z The matrix master can switch every output channels to any HDMI inputs by push button, IR remote control, or RS-232 control. z Easy installation with rack-mounting z Fast response time – 2~5 seconds for channel switch

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Specifications

Specification

Video Input

Input

Input Connector

Input Level

Input Impedance

Video General

ASP-816H, ASP-168H, ASP-1616H

8 HDMI (816H), 16 HDMI (168H &

1616H)

Female HDMI

T.M.D.S. 2.9V/3.3V

75Ω

Video Output

Output

Output Connector

Output Level

Output Impedance

8 HDMI (816H), 16 HDMI (168H &

1616H)

Female HDMI

T.M.D.S. 2.9V/3.3V

75Ω

Video Signal

Switching Speed

EDID and DDC

Management

HDCP Management

Bandwidth 340 MHz (10.2 Gbit/s)

HDMI 1.3 standard full digital

T.M.D.S signal

Max Time-delay 5nS (±1nS)

200ns (Max.) Crosstalk <-50dB@5MHz

Supports Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) and Display Data Channel (DDC) data using DVI and HDMI standards, EDID and DDC signals are actively buffered. The built-in

EDID/DDC database can analyze these two signals, mix them, and realize the handshake of them internally.

Compliant with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) using DVI and HDMI 1.3 standards. The built-in HDCP management technology can analyze HDCP key, and realize the handshake internally.

Control Parts

Serial Control Port

IR Remote

RS-232, 9-pin female D connector Pin Configurations

Default IR remote Front Panel Control

2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND

Buttons

General

Power Supply

Temperature

Case Dimension

100VAC ~ 240VAC, 50/60Hz

-20 ~ +70 ℃

17 5/16” (19” with Ears) W x 5.25”

H x 12 11/16” D

(3U high, full rack wide)

Power Consumption

Humidity

Product Weight

25W

10% ~ 90%

19lbs

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Packaging

ASP-816H or ASP-168H or ASP-1616H Matrix Switcher depending on model ordered

IR remote

RS-232 Communication Cable

Power Supply Cable

CD

User Manual and Warranty

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Front Panel

Panel Description

 

“AV”

“VIDEO”

“AUDIO”

“1,2,3...16”

“All”

“Though”

“ ← ”

Example: To transfer both the video and the audio signals from input channel No.3 to output channel No.4.

Operation: Press buttons in this order “AV”, “3”, “4””.

Video button: Switching Video only

Example: To transfer video signals from input channel No.3 to output channel No.4.

Operation: Press buttons in this order “VIDEO”, “3”, “4”.

Audio button: Not Used on these models

Example: To transfer audio signals from input channel No.2 to output channel No.3.

Operation: Press buttons in this order ““AUDIO”, “2”, “3””.

I/O Keypads: Number keys for I/O channels.

Example: To transfer input channel No.3 to output channel No.1

Operation: Press buttons in this order: “3” in INPUT area, “1” in OUTPUT area.

Switching one input to all outputs.

Example: To transfer input 1 to all outputs.

Operation: Press buttons in this order: “1”, “All”.

Switching input to the corresponding output.

Example: To transfer input 2 to output 2

Operation: Press the button in this order: “2”, “Though”

Backspace button: Clear latest input button.

Example: To cancel input 3

Operation: Press button in this order: “3”, “ ← ”

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“UNDO” Undo button: Undo switching command.

Example: To cancel you latest switching status: input 3 through output 5

Operation: Press the button in this order: “3” input area, “5” output area, “UNDO”

Command Format for the Switching Operation

The switcher could be controlled directly using the buttons from the front control panel.

“Menu” + “Input Channel” + “Output Channel 1”

“Menu”: “AV”, “Audio”, “Video”

“Input Channel”: Select the number of input channel to be controlled

“Output Channel”: Select the number of output channels to be controlled

Examples of Operation

Example 1 ：To transfer video and audio signals from input channel No.1 to output channel No.3, 4:

AV Video Audio

1, Press the button for switching mode “AV” for the combined video and audio mode (“Audio” for the audio switching mode only (note: does not apply on these models); “Video” for the video switching mode only)

1 2 3 4

2

2

3

3

4

4

2, Press the button for input channel number“1”

3, Press the button for the first output channel number “3”

4, Press the button for the second output channel number “4”

Audio/Video switching from “1” to “3” and “4” is now successfully done.

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EDID Management

Operation of the EDID management

The ASP matrix switcher has built in the EDID management database. The EDID management can be automatic, manual, and factory restored.

Automatic EDID

The ASP matrix switcher has built in the EDID data, which can communicate with the displayers and video source automatically. When the displays or video sources are connected to the ASP matrix switcher, they will share the EDID/DDC information with the matrix switcher.

The ASP EDID database includes the most popular display data. You can manually refresh the EDID data to update the EDID data base.

EDID hand-shake priority

The EDID refresh ports have the priority grade, ranging from output 1 to output 8 in priority order. It means the output 1 is the highest priority to exchange the EDID data, and then output 2 all the way to output 8 which has the least priority.

When the user carries out the EDID erase/refresh function, the ASP will detect the output priority and exchange the EDID data with the available most priority output port.

EDID management by RS232 commands

When you need to refresh the EDID data of the ASP matrix switcher, you can manually exchange the EDID data by sending the RS232 command “EDIDMOn.” (Please notice the text-transform, and the period at the end.)

Erase and Refresh the EDID data

When the “EDIDMOn.” is sent, the ASP matrix switcher will copy the EDID data from the output port with priority. It means the ASP will erase the old EDID data, and fully copy the

EDID data from the display which is connected to the highest priority output port.

EDID restore to factory default

When you send the “EDIDMInit.” to the matrix switcher, it will recover the factory default

EDID data.

RS232 feedback:

When the “EDIDMOn.” or “EDIDMInit.” is correctly sent all the connected displays will be

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blank for 2~3 seconds and recover again. The ASP matrix switcher will send out a RS232 feedback command of “EDIDMOn.” or “EDIDMInit.”.

EDID management by buttons

When you need to recover the ex-factory default EDID data set, you can send the RS232 command or press the buttons of the front panel/IR remote to make it work.

Erase and Refresh the EDID data

Keep pressing the arrow button “<-” for 30 seconds all the LED of “<-” will be on for 10 seconds. It then enters the EDID setting status.

Pressing “Input 2” button and “Undo” button all the outputs will be blank for 3 seconds, to carry the “EDIDMOn.” command to refresh the EDID.

EDID restore to factory default

Keep pressing the button “<-” for 30 seconds and all the LED of “<-” will be on for 10 seconds. It enters the EDID setting status.

Pressing “Input 1” button and “Undo” button all the outputs will be blank for 3 seconds, to carry the “EDIDInit.” command to restore the EDID to factory default.

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Using a Remote Control

The matrix switcher can be controlled using the infrared remote control. The function buttons on the remote control are the same as the ones on the front panel. The remote control shares the same control operation and command format as the front panel.

Inputs 0~9, and “10+” for more

Menu, for switching and functions

Outputs 0~9, and “10+” for more

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Rear Panels

Input and Output Connectors

The ASP-1616H has 16 input and output female HDMI ports while the ASP-816H has 8 inputs and 16 Outputs. The ASP-168H has 16 inputs and 8 outputs. Port numbers and other labeling can be found on the rear silk screen of the unit.

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7

8

9

10

1

2

3

HDMI pin function

Pin

Number

Signal Name

TMDS Data 2+

TMDS Data 2 Shield

TMDS Data 2-

4 TMDS Data 1+

F5 —3 HDMI connector

Pin

Number

20

19

18

17

Signal Name

SHELL

Hot Plug Detect

+5V Power

Ground

5 TMDS Data 1 Shield 16 DDC Data

TMDS Data 1-

TMDS Data 0+

TMDS Data 0 Shield

TMDS Data 0-

TMDS Clock+

15

14

13

12

11

DDC Clock

No Connect

CEC

TMDS Clock-

TMDS Clock Shield

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Using RS-232 Communication Port

Besides the front control panel and IR remote, the matrices can be controlled via Ethernet or RS-232 communication port.

Connecting to a Control System

The matrices can be controlled by several kinds of control systems using the RS-232 communication port.

4

5

6

7

1

2

3

This RS-232 communication port is a female 9-pin D connector.

No.

Pin Function

N/A Unused

Tx Transmit

Rx Receive

N/A Unused

Gnd Ground

N/A Unused

N/A Unused

8

9

N/A Unused

N/A Unused

Connecting to a Computer

Users can control the switcher by connecting it to the computer and by using the control software. (Please refer the details in Communication Protocol and Command Codes)

F 5-2 Connecting to computer

How to Connect Input and Output Terminals

The ASP-816H, ASP-168H, and ASP-1616H can have multiple sources, e.g.: DVD players, computers, graphic workstations and digital showing platforms. The signal can be outputted to projectors, video recorders, displayers and amplifiers.

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Communication Protocol

RS-232 Communication settings & protocol:

Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity: none

Command

Types

Command

Codes

/*Type;

/%Lock;

/%Unlock;

/^Version;

Functions

Request model’s information

Lock the keyboard of control panel on the Matrix.

Unlock the keyboard of control panel on the Matrix

Request firmware version

/:MessageOff; Turn off feedback. It will only show “Switcher OK”

EDIDMOn.

EDIDMInit.

Manually adjust the EDID with the most priority output port.

Recover the factory default EDID data

Demo.

[x1]All.

All#.

All$.

[x1]#.

[x1]$.

[x1] V[x2].

[x1]

V[x2],[x3],[x4].

[x1] A[x2].

[x1]

A[x2],[x3],[x4].

[x1] B[x2].

[x1]

B[x2],[x3],[x4].

Status[x1].

Status.

Switch to “demo” mode, 1->1, 2->2, 3->3 …

Transfers all signals from input channel [x1] to all output channels

Transfers all input signals to the corresponding output channels respectively.

Switches off all output channels.

Transfers signals from input channel [x1] to output channel [x1].

Switches off output channel [x1].

Transfers video signals from input channel [x1] to output channel [x2].

Transfers video signals from input channel [x1] to output channels [x2], [x3] and [x4].

Transfers audio signals from the input channel [x1] to the output channel [x2].

Transfer the audio signals from the input channel [x1] to the output channels [x2], [x3] and [x4].

Transfers both video and audio signals from input channel [x1] to output channel [x2].

Transfer both video and audio signals from input channel

[x1] to output channels [x2], [x3] and [x4].

Request input channel for output channel [x1].

Request input channel for output channels one by one.

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Save[Y]. Save present operation to the preset command [Y].

[Y] ranges from 0 to 9.

Recall[Y].

Clear[Y].

Recall the preset command [Y]

Clear the preset command [Y]

Note:

1. [x1], [x2], [x3] and [x4] are the symbols of input or output channels ranged according to the model of the matrix switcher. If the symbols exceed the effective range, it would be taken as a wrong command.

2. In above commands, “[”and “]” are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be typed in actual operation.

3. Please remember to end the commands with the ending symbols “.” and “;”.

Detail Examples:

1. Transfer signals from an input channel to all output channels: [x1]All.

Example: To transfer signals from the input channel No.3 to all output channels. Run

Command: “3All.”

2. Transfer all input signals to the corresponding output channels respectively:

All#.

Example: The status of it will be: 1->1, 2->2, 3->3, 4->4……16->16.

3. Switch off all output channels: All$.

Example: After running this command, there will be no signals on all the output channels. firmware /^Version;

Unit will reply back with the current firmware version.

5. Switch off feedback commands from serial port: /:MessageOff;

Switch off feedback information from the serial port. The unit will reply with “switch

OK” as the feedback after each operation.

6. Switch on feedback command from serial port: /:MessageOn;

Switch on feedback information from the serial port. The unit will show status information when it switches. Example: when switch 1->2 for Audio, it will reply back with “A0102”.

7. Transfer signals from an input channel to the corresponding output channel:

[x]#.

Example: To transfer signals from the input channel No.5 to the output channel No.5.

Run Command: “5#.”

8. Switch off output channel: [x]$.

Example: To switch off the output channel No.5. Run Command: “5$.”

9. Switch video signals command: [x1]V[x2].

Example: To transfer the video signals from the input channel No.3 to the output channel No.5.

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Run Command: “3V5.”

10. Switch audio signals command: [x1]A[x2].

Example: To Transfer the audio signals from the input channel No.10 to the output channel No.2.

Run Command: “10A2.”

11. Switch both video and audio signals synchronously: [x1]B[x2].

Example: To transfer both video and audio signals from the input channel No.12 to the output channels No.12,13,15. Run Command: “12B12,13,15.”

12. Request input channel for the output channel [x]: Status[x].

Example: To inquire the input channel for output channel No.3. Run Command:

“Status3.”

13. Request input channel for the output channels one by one: Status.

Example: To inquire the input channel to the output channels one by one. Run

Command: “Status.”

14. Save the present operation to the preset command [Y]: Save[Y].

Example: To save the present operation to the preset command No.7. Run

Command: “Save7.”

15. Recall the preset command [Y]: Recall[Y].

Example: To recall the preset command No.5. Run Command: “Recall5.”

16. Clear the preset command [Y]: Clear[Y].

Example: To clear the preset command No.5. Run Command: “Clear5.”

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Limited 3 Year Warranty

Aurora Multimedia Corp. (“Manufacturer”) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years as defined herein for parts and labor from date of purchase. Motorized mechanical parts (Hard Drives, DVD, etc), mechanical parts

(buttons, doors, etc), remotes and cables are covered for a period of 1 year. Batteries are not covered by this warranty. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, the product will be repaired or replaced (with same or similar model) at our option without charge for parts or labor for the specified product warranty period.

This warranty shall not apply if any of the following:

A) The product has been damaged by negligence, accident, lightning, water, act-of-God or mishandling; or,

B) The product has not been operated in accordance with procedures specified in operating instructions: or,

C) The product has been repaired and or altered by other than manufacturer or authorized service center; or,

D) The product's original serial number has been modified or removed: or,

E) External equipment other than supplied by manufacturer, in determination of manufacturer, shall have affected the performance, safety or reliability of the product.

F) Part(s) are no longer available for product.

In the event that the product needs repair or replacement during the specified warranty period, product should be shipped back to Manufacturer at Purchaser's expense. Repaired or replaced product shall be returned to Purchaser by standard shipping methods at Manufacturer's discretion. Express shipping will be at the expense of the Purchaser. If Purchaser resides outside the contiguous US, return shipping shall be at Purchaser's expense.

No other warranty, express or implied other than Manufacturer's shall apply.

Manufacturer does not assume any responsibility for consequential damages, expenses or loss of revenue or property, inconvenience or interruption in operation experienced by the customer due to a malfunction of the purchased equipment. No warranty service performed on any product shall extend the applicable warranty period.

This warranty does not cover damage to the equipment during shipping and Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for such damage.

This product warranty extends to the original purchaser only and will be null and void upon any assignment or transfer.

Aurora Multimedia Corp.

205 Commercial Court, Morganville, NJ 07751

Phone: (732) 591-5800 Fax: (732) 591-5801 www.auroramultimedia.com

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