ELAN gMV1616 Guide

UltraMatrix Designer’s Guide
A New Class of Audio and HDMI Video Distrbution Switchers
Designer’s Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction ……………......………………………………………….................
Fundamentals …………………………………………………......……….........
Inputs ………………………………………………………….….....................
Outputs ……………………………………………………................................
Features ………………………………………………….........………...............
Important HDBaseT Information …………………………..........................................
Area Applications …………………………………………………..........................
Index ……………………….………………………………………......................
Appendix A – UltraMatrix Cut Sheets ……………………............................................
Appendix B – UltraMatrix audio circuit diagram .............................................................
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DESIGNER’S GUIDE ULTRAMATRIX SERIES
gMV64
ELAN’s UltraMatrix series of audio and video switchers breaks new ground, allowing unprecedented flexibility when creating centralized distribution music and high performance video systems. The UltraMatrix switchers were developed specifically with integrated audio and video projects in mind. Audio centric features were included that provide enhanced end user experience
put/output configurations that embrace the complexities of local source inputs like video from a
display with audio from architectural speakers, or using the video display as a zone amplifier.
The UltraMatrix series breaks the conventional model of a commercial video switcher box
installed with a matrix audio switcher box. By combining the audio and video in one box and
transcoding Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog, UltraMatrix provides the connectivity and
source routing flexibility your installations require. One box greatly simplifies wiring and programming which will make the UltraMatrix switchers your preferred audio and video distribution
platform.
This Designers Guide will provide a system designers reference to the features and configuration
options of the ELAN UltraMatrix series switchers. Other than specific input and output quantities,
all three UltraMatrix switchers are the same. Same features, same performance, same configuration.
gMV88
UltraMatrix Fundamentals
UltraMatrix switchers require a gSC series controller. They are not compatible with HC series
controllers and are not controllable by third party control systems. Two gMV switchers may be
installed in a project, but they are completely independent of each other. Additional audio chassis, like the S1616A or S86A, may be used along with an UltraMatrix switcher, but they too are
completely independent of the UltraMatrix switcher.
UltraMatrix switchers feature a voltage switching power supply and are international voltage
compliant. Included in the box are both a US and an EU power cord. China and UK users will
have to supply a power cord with an IEC connector on one end.
gMV1616
UltraMatrix switchers supply voltage over the HDBaseT wire to power the HDBaseT receivers
(ELAN P/N HDRE or HDRS) so no power is required at the remote end for the receiver. More
detail on this is provided in the HDBaseT section of this design guide.
All UltraMatrix switchers are shipped with rack mount hardware attached. The gMV64 also
includes feet which can be installed to allow it to set on a shelf. The gMV88 & gMV1616 are
rack mount only.
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INPUTS
VIDEO
HDMI inputs each include audio breakout that allows the audio program to be routed
to audio outputs. HDMI inputs on all three chassis are compatible with included
brackets that can be attached to the chassis and used to secure the HDMI cable by
using a zip tie.
Video inputs are compatible with HDMI 1.4a specifications including 3D, 36bit deep
color, HDCP 1.1, and resolutions up to 1080p and 1920x1080@60Hz. They are compatible with all HDMI supported digital audio formats including Dolby Digital & TrueHD
and DTS-HD & Master Audio. There is a limitation on what audio formats can be converted for analog outputs, please make sure you read the OUTPUT section carefully.
AUDIO
Audio inputs are available for analog, optical SPDIF and coaxial SPDIF sources. Analog
sources are available to digital outputs (coaxial SPDIF and HDMI), and digital PCM 2ch
sources are available to analog outputs. See the Audio OUTPUT section for some tips
on connecting and routing multi-channel digital audio sources.
g! controlled audio distribution systems have always been able to use outputs from
one zone controller (UltraMatrix or an AVR in this case) as inputs to another zone
controller. This allows increased flexibility when creating a system.
Each HDBaseT output includes an audio return path from the remote area. ELAN’s
implementation of this audio return feature is called Audio Return Program (ARP). ARP
allows you to utilize the HDBaseT wiring to connect an additional source. This source
is accessible to all zones of the system at all times and through configuration you may
decide which zones have access.
Page/Doorbell inputs are accommodated on all UltraMatrix chassis. On the gMV64
there is a dedicated analog input for page/doorbell. On the gMV88 & gMV1616 the
last analog input is used for page/doorbell. Page/doorbell inputs are analog only and
are mono-mix inputs so a single connection to either the left or right input is sufficient.
Connections to both the left and right input are summed to mono. Page/Doorbell override is triggered via connection to the gSC series controller Sense input. Depending on
your triggering device, you need to include an ELAN sensor for the trigger. Most of the
time this will be the CTSENSOR, for dry contact outputs, or the VTSENSOR for 9-24V
AC or DC outputs. When triggered the UltraMatrix switcher mutes the zone outputs,
plays the page, then softly ramps back to the previous volume for all zones.
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OUTPUTS
VIDEO
Each video zone features an HDMI and an HDBaseT output. Both UltraMatrix video
outputs are active simultaneously and mirror each other. You may utilize either or both.
When both outputs are connected the video EDID from the HDBaseT output is routed
to the source and the audio EDID from the HDMI output is routed to the source (more
on EDID in the FEATURES section).
Video outputs support playback of audio only sources. This is particularly handy when
you have a zone that has a high quality soundbar or remotely located AVR and you
wish to use it as the speaker for both audio and video sources. When audio only
sources are playing the UltraMatrix switcher sends a black screen to the display.
Control
Each video zone output includes connections to transmit control signals down the
HDBaseT output to the remote area. These control signals are not added to the HDMI
outputs. Each output is independent of other video zone outputs.
Ethernet
Each video zone output has an Ethernet port for connection to an Ethernet switch.
Plan an Ethernet switch output for each video zone you need Ethernet distributed to.
Ethernet connections are limited to 10/100 data rates due to bandwidth limitations of
HDBaseT. Access to Ethernet signals requires the use of an ELAN HDRE receiver.
Bi-directional Serial
Each video zone output has a female DB9 connector that connects bi-directional serial
RS-232 control signals to the remote area via the HDBaseT Cat5e/6/7. The serial
pass through is compatible with only 3 wire serial data, Utilize the ELAN P/N 8900597
RJ45 to Male DB9 adaptor to connect this port to a gSC series controller. At the remote end you may use either the ELAN HDRE or HDRS receiver as both accommodate
bi-directional serial. Another ELAN P/N 8900597 RJ45 to Male DB9 adaptor may be
used on the receiver output. Max baud rate 112500
Bi-directional IR
Each video zone output has female 3.5mm stereo connections for IR input and output.
IR input connects to the IR output of the gSC series controller that has been assigned
to control devices in the remote area. The receiver output can accommodate single
(Xantech 282D/283D) dual (Xantech 284D/286D) emitters or be routed to a connecting block (Xantech 78944) if more than two IR devices are to be controlled.
The IR output returns IR signals generated at the remote room to control head end
gear. As the gSC series controller generally does this for you about the only application we have thought of for this would be to locate a g1 at the head end and use the
g1 remote for control in the area. It is there, however, if you figure out a need for it.
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AUDIO
Analog and digital outputs, including HDMI, are available for audio zones. Analog
outputs are only available in pairs. There are several routing options for these outputs.
The table below will help you understand what audio signal may be routed to which
outputs.
INPUTS
HDMI
ARP
Optical
SPDIF
Coaxial
SPDIF
Analog
OUTPUTS
HDBaseT HDMI Coaxial
•
•
•
•
•
•
Analog
•†
•†
•
•
•
•†
•
•*
•
•*
•
•*
•†
•
* requires mirrored analog & digital zone outputs
† 2ch PCM only
If you prefer a written explanation of the chart;
• Any format digital input may be routed to any digital output
• Any 2ch PCM digital input may be routed to any analog output
• If you wish to route an analog input to a digital output the digital output
must mirror an analog output. This is due to the fact that UltraMatrix
switchers only have Analog to Digital converters on the analog outputs.
• ARP converts analog to 2ch PCM while it leaves a digital input in
its original format. Any 2ch ARP signal may be routed to any analog or
digital output. Multi-channel digital ARP signals may only be routed to
digital outputs without compromise.
Connecting a zone output from any zone controller (UltraMatrix switchers, a supported
audio matrix switch, or an AVR) to another zone controller allows the sources available
to the first controller to become available to the second controller. For example, if you
have a bluray DVD, and a satellite connected to an AVR and connect the zone 2 output
of the AVR to a source input on an UltraMatrix switcher then the bluray and satellite
become sources that may be accessed in any UltraMatrix zone.
bluray
Zone 2
satellite
AVR
roku
UltraMatrix
All zone outs
streamer 1
streamer 2
bluray
satellite
roku
streamer
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There are a couple of things to remember about this configuration; first – not all AVR’s
allow all sources to be routed to the Zone 2 outputs so make sure you check the AVR
specifications. Second – you cannot connect the outputs of the first zone controller to
the second while also connecting the second to the first. This creates a feedback loop
that will cause the controller to crash.
UltraMatrix
Zone x Out
UltraMatrix
AVR
Zone x Out
AVR
Zone x Out
Yes
No
For sources that are connected to a surround sound receiver and therefore should
not be configured for 2ch PCM you may bi-wire them, using HDMI or SPDIF inputs for
multi-channel digital and RCA stereo analog for 2ch. For the relatively rare source that
does not have both analog and digital outputs (here’s looking at you AppleTV) we have
included an optical SPDIF to analog converter with each UltraMatrix switcher. See “Input Format Conversion” for additional alternatives for multi-channel downconverting.
FEATURES
HDMI Audio Breakout
Digital audio from each HDMI input is “copied” and available for routing to any digital
output. The audio channel remains attached to the HDMI video signal and is routed to
video zone outputs intact. If the breakout is 2ch PCM format it may also be routed to
any analog zone output. For sources that you wish to route both digital multi-channel
and utilize as source for analog zone outputs simply bi-wire the source to an analog
input and configure them both as unique inputs.
Audio Return Path (ARP)
ARP provides an additional audio input path for your projects. Using the inputs on the
ELAN HDRE HDBaseT receiver the wire carrying content and control to the remote
location will also return digital audio to the UltraMatrix chassis. A single source may
be connected to the HDRE with analog or SPDIF digital connections. SPDIF digital
connections may be multi-channel or 2ch PCM. Analog inputs are converted to 2ch
PCM. Only 2ch PCM sources may be routed to an analog output. This input is always
available and may be source managed in g! configurator to be available in any zone,
except as noted below.
Note that when set as the audio from a display, the ARP source is ONLY available to
the zone in which the display is associated with. You can, however, still access the
display source globally through the Event Mapper.
It is also important to note when ARP is used in conjunction with CAT5e wiring, the
total wire length is limited to 262’ (80m) due to bandwidth limitations of the wire.
There is no wire length reduction when using CAT6 or CAT7.
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Lip Sync
Up to 170ms of lip sync is available for both source inputs and zone outputs. Lip
sync adjustments are used to delay audio signals to match the video processing
delay caused by some equipment. On the source side the delay is applied whenever
the specific source is selected. On the zone side the delay is always active for that
zone. When a delayed source is selected in a delayed zone both delays sum and the
total delay, as long as it doesn’t exceed 170ms, is utilized. Lip Sync delay is set in g!
configurator and is not end-user adjustable.
Input Format Conversion
UltraMatrix switchers have the ability to convert analog audio signals to 2ch PCM
digital and 2ch PCM digital signals to analog stereo. At the writing of this document
they do not have the ability to down convert multi-channel Dolby© Digital or DTS to
analog. For sources that are being connected via HDMI or coax SPDIF to a surround
sound receiver we recommend bi-wiring using the analog stereo output of the source.
g! will allow you to create two sources, one for digital multi-channel and one for
stereo analog, and show them in appropriate zones. When a multi-channel source
is connected to an analog zone content will play as long as it is in 2ch PCM format.
When the content becomes multi-channel no sound will play and the zone interface
will display a warning to the end-user indicating that the audio format of the content
is incompatible with the zone.
For your convenience one optical digital input Dolby© down converting analog output
converter is included with each UltraMatrix switcher for connecting a source like an
AppleTV that does not include both HDMI and analog outputs.
Another option for Dolby© downmix is to utilize the zone 2 output of an AVR. By connecting zone 2 from an AVR you can utilize the Dolby downmix of the AVR to provide
2ch analog outputs of all sources connected to the AVR. One caveat; you absolutely
CANNOT connect the zone output of the AVR to the UltraMatrix and also connect a
zone output of the UltraMatrix to the AVR. This causes a feedback loop that will cause
your controller to constantly crash and eventually produce the magic smoke.
UltraMatrix
Zone x Out
AVR
UltraMatrix
Zone x Out
AVR
Zone x Out
Yes
No
Input Level Gain
Each input may be adjusted -/+ 24db to match the level of other sources. This
assures the end user that when switching sources they will not be blasted out of the
room by one source while barely hearing another. Input Level Gain is set in g! configurator and is not end-user adjustable.
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Input Mixer
Each input may be mixed for standard stereo, dual left, dual right, inverted L/R or
mono. Mixing for dual left or right takes the left/right input and routes it to both channels. Mixing to mono does not compromise frequency response or performance while
left and right images are combined so all of the content is available to every speaker.
Analog and Digital Zone Outputs
Analog outputs are included on every UltraMatrix chassis at the rate of two pair of analog outputs for each video output. Analog inputs are routed to analog outputs without
compromise. Digital inputs have some rules which can be reviewed above in “Input
Format Conversion”. All analog outputs have a DSP circuit which provides tone control
and EQ, lip sync delay, and channel mixing. These specific features are described in
detail below.
Digital signals are routed through two paths. When a digital input is routed to a digital
output it is a direct connection without DSP or any other modifications. Multi-channel
signals are preserved in this method.
When analog signals are routed to digital outputs they must pass through an analog
to digital chip and the DSP chip (see Appendix B for a audio circuit diagram). Since
the DSP chip only exists on analog outputs UltraMatrix switchers require that the digital output mirrors an analog output. For example digital output Coax 33 mirrors Analog
1 on a gMV1616 switcher. These assignments are performed in g! Configurator and
g! makes it easy to use the correct connections. When a digital output is set to mirror
an analog output both outputs are fixed level outputs and may be utilized in system
hookup. This could be convenient if you want a wet bar next to the rec room to have
a speaker while the rec room is connected to an AVR. A wall mounted volume control
would provide amplitude adjustment for the bar speakers in this scenario.
If lip sync, EQ, or channel mixing is required for a digital input the input must be in
2ch PCM format and the digital output configured to mirror an analog output. The
UltraMatrix switcher will then allow for full DSP manipulation of the digital signal.
Unlike the ELAN S1616A all analog outputs are assigned to a zone in pairs and each
pair is recognized as a single zone. Grouping outputs together to act as one zone
may be accomplished permanently (Sub Zoning) or at the end-users discretion (Zone
Grouping). Both are explained below.
HDMI Audio Zones
Often rooms are configured with a nice sound bar connected to the display. Many
times it doesn’t make sense to also include audio only speakers in the ceiling, but we
do it because there is no effective way to route zone audio to the display. UltraMatrix
switchers allow analog and digital audio only sources to be routed to the display, and
for the display to be used as the zone controller. As the zone controller the display
routes the incoming audio signal to the sound bar via its audio output with fixed or
variable volume control. This allows anything plugged locally into the TV as well as any
audio/video or audio only source to play through the sound bar. When an audio only
source is connected the UltraMatrix switcher sends the TV a black screen.
This arrangement also works well when using just the TV’s internal speakers. Take the
example of the laundry room where the customer wanted just TV but no music. After
living in the home a few weeks the customer is sorry that they did not ask for speakers in that room. Offering the client music from their TV may just sate their need. If not
you can add a sound bar to the TV for higher quality sound.
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Zone Tone Controls and EQ
Each analog zone output, along with any mirrored digital output, features a 5 band
graphic EQ for the technician and bass/treble controls for the end-user. EQ settings
are persistent, once they are set they stay that way until the technician makes a
change. Bass/Treble, accessed through the standard g! zone settings end-user interface, may be reset to default (0) each time the zone is activated, or may remain where
the end-user set them at the discretion of the programming technician.
Zone Channel Balance
Outputs of each analog zone output may be balanced to the left or right outputs to
compensate for acoustical or architectural issues causing one speaker to sound
louder than the other.
Zone Channel Mix
Each pair of analog zone outputs may be configured to output stereo, dual left or
dual right, inverted L/R, or dual mono. For many installations dual mono is a great
option for outdoor or large areas with multiple speakers. There is no compromise in
frequency response or performance while left and right images are combined so all of
the content is available to every speaker.
Note that when digital outputs are configured to mirror analog outputs the Zone Channel Mix also affects the digital output.
Zone On Volume Min/Max
The turn on volume min/max for each zone is set with g! Configurator. Volume below
the minimum when the zone is turned off will be raised to the minimum when the
zone is turned on. Volume above the max when the zone is turned off will be reduced
to the max setting when the zone is turned on. To set the zone on volume to be the
same every time the zone is activated the min and max can be set to the same level.
Turn on and maximum volumes are not adjustable by the end-user and do not affect
digital outputs and non-UltraMatrix zones.
Sub-Zoning
Any zone output may be sub-zoned to another zone. When a zone is connected to
another via sub-zoning the input and power of the sub is permanently synchronized to
the master. Once a zone is subbed to another you have your choice of matching the
volume of the master or allowing the sub zone volume to be independently adjusted.
When the subbed zones volume is synced to the master g! allows the technician to
adjust the Output Level Gain of the sub zone relative to the master by -/+ 24db.
A couple of use cases may help with understanding sub-zoning;
A commercial sports bar installation has several different viewing areas all of which
can see the giant screen in the main room and have the sound for the giant screen
piped throughout the entire establishment. Each area of the bar is set as a sub-zone
of the main room so the source tracks the main room and the volume is set to Independent. User interfaces in each area now control the volume of their own area and
can be adjusted independently depending on the activity or noise level.
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On a home with a large outdoor area multiple zone outputs are sync’d to the Patio
zone and their volume is set to Sync. The technician adjusts the output levels relative
to the Patio output, including one of the zone outputs which is dedicated to an outdoor
subwoofer and hides all of the sub-zones from the user interfaces. The end-user simply selects the source and comfortable listening volume for their activity on the Patio
zone, and their entire garden, pool, tennis court and patio come to life with perfectly
balanced music.
Additionally, the Lip Sync delay can be engaged on any sub-zone output to allow up to
170ms of delay to be introduced to compensate for architectural or speaker spacing
issues.
Whole House Music (WHM)
Whole house music, or “Party” mode, is enabled/disabled by the end-user in the zone
settings interface. Zones are included or excluded from WHM mode by the technician.
This setting is not changeable by the end-user. When WHM is engaged all zones
source and power settings are tied together while individual zones retain independent
control over volume. WHM can be disabled by turning off any WHM included zone,
which turns off all zones and disables WHM mode or by disabling through the zone
settings interface of any included zone. When disabled through the zone settings
interface all zones remain as they were until changed by individual zone interfaces.
WHM Enable/Disable buttons are automatically added or deleted from the zone settings interface of included or excluded zones respectively.
Zone Grouping
Zone grouping was introduced with the S1616A and has proven to be a very popular
feature. Zone groups are mini-WHM groups and are used for areas that the end-user
will generally want to group together without turning on the whole house using WHM.
Examples of this are the entertaining zones of the kitchen, dining room, living room,
and family room or a large multi-room master suite area that includes the master
bedroom, sitting room, bathroom, deck, and dressing areas. Zone Group button
appear on the zone settings interface for areas that are included in a zone group. Any
zone may be part of any one zone group. Sub-Zones are automatically assigned to the
master’s zone group.
Similar to WHM, once grouped zones retain independent volume control but share
source and power selections. To disable a zone group you either power down any
group zone or access the zone settings page of a grouped zone and press the GROUP
button. GROUP buttons are automatically automatically added or deleted from the
zone settings interface of included or excluded zones respectively.
Each UltraMatrix chassis accommodates different total zone groups;
• gMV64
2 zone groups
• gMV88
4 zone groups
• gMV1616
8 zone groups
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EDID Management
UltraMatrix switchers feature advanced EDID management options that are simply
configured using the g! Configurator software. An explanation of EDID and why it is
necessary for you to specify its configuration for projects is required;
EDID is simple in concept as each monitor or receiver contains a small data block that
indicates what the monitor’s or receiver’s video and audio capabilities are. When a
source connects to a monitor, the monitor’s EDID is read, and using this information,
the source adjusts its output to match the capabilities of the monitor. The EDID will
contain all of the video resolutions that the monitor can display, and what audio formats it can decode. The source will compare the capabilities of the monitor to its own
capabilities and select the best video and audio solution to send over the HDMI link. If
a monitor can display 1080p and decode Dolby© Digital and the source can output
1080p and Dolby Digital then 1080p with Dolby© Digital will be sent over the HDMI
connection. When a single source is connected to a single monitor this is a simple exchange. When an AVR is placed between the source and monitor it replaces the audio
EDID with its own information and passes the video EDID through to the source.
Matrix switches present an issue as all devices connected to the zone outputs are
unlikely to have the same video and audio capabilities. UltraMatrix switchers allow you
to decide which zone outputs each source receives EDID data from. As part of source
configuration the technician selects the HDMI outputs and the UltraMatrix builds a
table from the EDID data of the selected outputs. From the table the UltraMatrix sends
the highest common EDID to the source. For example in a system with 3x 1080p
(but also capable of 720p and 480p) and 1x720p monitors connected to outputs, the
UltraMatrix would tell the source to output 720p. If the 720p monitor will never access
the source then leaving it out of the EDID table will allow the source to provide 1080p
to the other three monitors. You have to be careful with this table, as not including the
720p TV in the table but sending it video from the source will result in no picture being
displayed on it.
Clearly some planning is required and from time to time adding a component dedicated to a lower resolution monitor so that the high resolution monitors receive the best
signal they can handle may be necessary. Replacing a low resolution monitor in an
installation is also a valid option to optimizing performance.
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Don’t forget the EDID table also incorporates audio standards. Consider the installation
that has video outputs going to three 1080p monitors and a fourth output that is first
connected to an AVR and then from the AVR to a 1080p monitor. Because all four
monitors are 1080p the source will output 1080p video, but the audio format will be
limited by the audio EDID of the monitors. In this case the monitors are compatible
with Dolby© Digital, but not TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio. Because of this the
source will never output those high performance CODEC’s and the AVR will always
process the basic Dolby Digital and DTS feeds. There are some monitors that are not
Dolby Digital compatible and will pull the audio resolution all the way to 2ch PCM for
all devices, so be sure to check the spec’s of all devices connected to the UltraMatrix.
Although the UltraMatrix switchers are not compatible with multi-channel sources,
they do not introduce their own EDID to the table and will have no effect on the audio
EDID’s.
The table below is an example of an EDID table. This table worksheet can be found in
the back of the UltraMatrix chassis installer manual.
VIDEO EDID WORKSHEET
INPUTS
HDMI 1
D
E
V
I
C
E
S
Samsung Blu-ray
480i
480p


COMPATIBLE RESOLUTION
720p
1080i


1080p

HDMI 2
DirecTV Satt 1





HDMI 3
DirecTV Satt 2





HDMI 4
Roku 3





HDMI 5
Xbox One





Samsung 46"





Samsung 55"





LG 60"







HDMI 6
OUTPUTS
HDMI 1
HDBASET 1
HDMI 2
HDBASET 2
HDMI
HDBASET 3
Epson Projector



HDMI 4
Sony 24"



HDBASET 4
Fill in your devices and their capabilities. You may have to do a little digging to find the information you need on each device. The
highest common resolution is what all displays with access to the source will be sent. Displays not compatible with the resolution
will not display an image.
In the above case any source configured to include the Sony 24” TV in its EDID table
will be limited to 720P resolution.
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AUDIO EDID WORKSHEET
INPUTS
D
E
V
I
C
E
S
2ch PCM
COMPATIBLE FORMAT
Dolby Dgt
DTS
DD TrueHD
HDMI 1
Samsung Blu-ray



HDMI 2
DirecTV Satt 1



HDMI 3
DirecTV Satt 2



HDMI 4
Roku 3



HDMI 5
Xbox One



Samsung 46"



Samsung 55"



HDMI
LG 60" via Integra AVR



HDBASET 3
Epson Projector

HDMI 4
Sony 24"



DTS Master






HDMI 6
OUTPUTS
HDMI 1
HDBASET 1
HDMI 2
HDBASET 2
HDBASET 4
Fill in your devices and their capabilities. You may have to do a little digging to find the information you need on each device. The
highest common format is what all HDMI/HDBaseT outputs with access to the source will be sent. Displays & AVR's not compatible
with the format will not play sound.
In the above table the Integra AVR connected to HDMI 3 will be limited to 2ch PCM,
Dolby Digital & DTS unless the Xbox One and Samsung are configured to include only
Output 2 in its EDID table.
Remember, it is not recommended to deliberately “fool” the EDID table by omitting
lower performance devices from the table. Doing so will cause issues with the lower
performance device.
HDBaseT Receivers
ELAN offers two options for use at the remote end of the wire to convert signals from
HDBaseT to standard connections. Both the HDRS and HDRE provide the HDMI output
for the monitor and bi-directional serial & bi-directional IR connections for control.
The HDRE is meant for areas where a local audio source needs to be returned to the
UltraMatrix chassis via ARP or when you need Ethernet and has additional connectivity.
Important HDBaseT Information
What is HDBaseT?
HDBaseT is a connectivity standard for whole-home and commercial distribution
of uncompressed HD multimedia content. The cornerstone of HDBaseT technology
is 5Play™, a feature set that converges uncompressed full HD digital video, audio,
100BaseT Ethernet, power over cable and various control signals through a single LAN
cable.
The HDBaseT 5Play™ feature set enables delivering the following over a single
100m / 328ft CAT5e / 6 cable:
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Video
HDBaseT delivers full HD / 3D and 2K / 4K uncompressed video to a network of
devices or to a single device (point-to-point ). Since the video is passed through the
HDMI chipset, HDBaseT supports all key HDMI 1.4 features, including EPG, CEC, EDID,
and HDCP. The unique video-coding scheme ensures the highest video quality at zero
latency. At the time of this publishing 4K distribution specifications have not been
finalized and there are many different formats, refresh rates, and color depth options
that affect performance. HDBaseT technology is compatible with several potential
combinations and you should prepare any new build project for upcoming standards
by installing the highest bandwidth wire available (Cat6 or Cat7).
Audio
HDBaseT audio is also passed through directly from the HDMI chipset. HDBaseT audio
supports all standard formats, including Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS
HD-Master Audio.
Ethernet
HDBaseT supports 100Mb Ethernet, enabling communication between televisions,
sound systems, computers, and other CE devices as well as access to any stored multimedia content (such as music or video streaming). HDBaseT also supports Ethernet
Fallback Mode, which enables seamless integration between a HDBaseT device and
an Ethernet-only infrastructure. In such a case, only the Ethernet capabilities of the
connection are enabled.
Control
HDBaseT enables multiple control signals for multiple purposes: Consumer Electronic
Controls (CEC), Recommended Standard (RS)-232, USB, and infrared (IR). IP control
is also enabled due to the support of an Ethernet channel. HDBaseT’s wide range
of control options provides manufacturers with virtually endless opportunities. While
HDBaseT is capable of carrying USB signals, ELAN’s UltraMatrix implementation of the
technology omits USB transfer.
Power
Up to 100W of DC power can also be delivered over the same CAT5e/6 cable. This
major aspect of 5Play provides the freedom to place equipment where you want it and
not where an available power source happens to be installed.
HDBaseT Architecture
HDBaseT uses an asymmetric method, sending video, audio, Ethernet and controls
from source to sink, but only 100Mb are transferred back (Ethernet and controls).
Unlike conventional data communication which is a symmetrical application by nature,
with required a bit error rate (BER) of at least 10 to the minus 12, the asymmetric
nature of HDBaseT is based on an innovative DSP engine and an AFE (Application
Front End) architecture.
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A special line coding scheme was developed to provide a better transfer quality to
some kinds of data (audio, controls, Ethernet) without the need to ‘pay’ the protecting
overhead for the video content which consumes most of the bandwidth.
HDBaseT uses a proprietary version of Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM) technology,
where digital data is represented as a coding scheme using different levels of DC
voltage at high rates. This enables the 5Play feature-set to be maintained over a single
100 m CAT cable, without the electrical characteristics of the wire affecting performance. Although HDBaseT uses the same coding technology as Ethernet and even
has an Ethernet channel, its packet-based technology is different from the traditional
Ethernet packets. HDBaseT simply relies on the same physical cabling which provides
the inherent benefits of the cost-effective CAT infrastructure.
ELAN requires that your CAT5e/6/7 be installed in observance with all established
industry recommendations for distance to EMI sources and electrical wiring, bend
radius, wire securement and management and that termination be made following the
T568B color code.
Please note: ELAN does not support the use of RJ-45 “EZ” connectors as they are
prone to poor termination caused by the cutting action of the tool that can cause RF
leakage and make the circuit susceptible to externally generated interference.
T568B COLOR CODING STANDARD
PIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PAIR
2
2
3
1
1
3
4
4
WIRE
COLOR
tip
ring
tip
ring
White/Orange Stripe
Orange Solid
White/Green Stripe
Blue Solid
tip
ring
tip
White/Blue Stripe
Green Solid
White/Brown Stripe
Brown Solid
ring
Maximum wire length with CAT5e, CAT6, or CAT7 wire is 328 wire feet (100 wire
meters). Note that this is not 328 linear feet as the wire goes up, down, and often zig
zags its way from the head end to the remote area. This circuitous route is what is
referred to as “wire feet”. All wiring must be 100% tested for continuity after termination and prior to system connection.
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AREA APPLICATIONS
Scenario 1 – A monitor acting as a switcher for several local sources and the audio
is returned to the UltraMatrix switcher via ARP. Serial control operates the TV while
Ethernet controls the Roku 3 and IR controls the Bluray DVD. The monitor can also
view centralized sources via the HDMI output of the HDRE receiver. Sound comes out
of the architectural speakers.
Scenario 1
Roku 3
HDMI 2
Optical Out
HDMI 3
TV
Serial Control
HDMI 1
HDRE
Xbox
HDMI 4
BluRay
LAN
Scenario 2 – Here we accommodate a 4K monitor and source. Considering that there
are very few 4K sources and the monitors are expensive it is not unreasonable to
expect the source to be connected directly to the monitor. A second HDMI connection
from the UltraMatrix system provides access to all of the other sources. For lip sync
alignment all the audio is routed through the monitor. Serial controls the monitor while
Ethernet operates the AVR and the 4K source.
Scenario 2
4K Source
HDMI 2
Optical Out
Serial Control
TV
HDMI 1
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
LAN
HDRE
HDMI
AVR
Digital Audio
Ethernet
HDBaseT
Serial
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Scenario 3 – Here we utilize the ARP as an audio source return for a local Bluetooth receiver which will allow the end-user to play content from their phone
throughout the local zone and zone group. Audio output from the monitor is fed
into an active sound bar and it is used as the video and audio speaker system. g!
allows the UltraMatrix to control the inputs and the sound bar to provide volume
control. In this scenario the TV could also utilize its Netflix streaming capabilities.
Scenario 3
BlueTooth Receiver
HDMI 2
Optical Out
HDRE
HDMI 3
TV
Serial Control
HDMI 1
HDMI 4
LAN
Scenario 4 – This is a pretty standard situation where sources are switched through
the UltraMatrix and sent to the area monitor while sound for all sources is piped
through the architectural speakers. Control of the TV is via serial, but could be IR
instead. Unfortunately most manufacturers turn off the Ethernet jack when the monitor
powers down so HTTP control is not effective.
Scenario 4
HDMI 2
Optical Out
HDMI 3
TV
Serial Control
HDMI 1
HDRS
HDMI
Digital Audio
HDMI 4
LAN
Ethernet
HDBaseT
Serial
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Scenario 5 – This is a two zone configuration that covers a lot of ground connection
wise. Head end located sources are sent along with control signals to the monitor
which also has a local source and sound for it comes from a sound bar that g! controls
via IR. All the video sources are configured to play through the sound bar while music
sources play through the ceiling mounted architectural speakers. The g! configurator
interface allows the technician to create a user experience that makes this look like a
single zone so everything on their end is simple.
Scenario 5
HDMI 2
Optical Out
HDRE
HDMI 3
TV
Serial Control
4K Source
HDMI 1
HDMI 4
LAN
Scenario 6 – In this case head end video and audio sources as well as local video
game machine, Bluray player and internally streamed Netflix all play through TV
speakers. g! provides control via IR and serial while Ethernet is connected so the TV
can stream from the Internet.
Scenario 6
HDMI 2
Optical Out
Serial Control
TV
HDMI 1
HDRE
HDMI
Xbox
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
BluRay
LAN
Digital Audio
Ethernet
HDBaseT
Serial
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Scenario 6 – In this case head end video and audio sources as well as local video
game machine, Bluray player and internally streamed Netflix all play through TV
speakers. g! provides control via IR and serial while Ethernet is connected so the TV
can stream from the Internet.
Scenario 6
HDMI 2
Optical Out
HDMI 3
TV
Serial Control
HDMI 1
HDRE
Xbox
HDMI 4
BluRay
LAN
Scenario 7 – Let’s say you have a monitor in the kids play area and want to be able
to hear what is playing on it in the office so you can monitor what they are watching.
Using the Audio Return Program (ARP) input from the play area you can select the TV
sound in any area you choose while using the monitors’ speakers for the kids. Note
that in this application Event Maps are required to allow access to the TV sound from
zones other than the play area.
Scenario 7
HDMI 2
Optical Out
HDRE
HDMI 3
TV
Serial Control
HDMI 1
HDMI 4
LAN
HDMI
Digital Audio
Ethernet
HDBaseT
Serial
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Scenario 8 – Here we place an AVR in the remote area with a couple of sources
connected to the AVR which feeds the monitor with a single HDMI connection. All head
end sources as well as local sources are seamlessly accessible to the end-user.
Scenario 8
HDMI 2
Optical Out
Serial Control
HDMI 3
TV
HDMI 1
HDMI 4
LAN
Xbox
HDRE
AVR
BluRay
Scenario 9 – Here we have dual monitors in the same area. The HDRS connects
the projector, which provides the video EDID while the second monitor is connected
through the AVR via HDMI. The audio EDID in this case comes from the AVR so that
Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio can be accessed if available from the
source. Serial controls the projector via the HDRS while serial directly from the gSC
control controls the TV and Ethernet covers the AVR.
Scenario 9
HDMI 2
Optical Out
Serial Control
TV
HDMI 1
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
LAN
HDRS
AVR
HDMI
Digital Audio
Ethernet
HDBaseT
Serial
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Scenario 10 – Here is a video wall with an extra monitor in the wet bar. The wet bar
monitor mirrors the big monitor while the surrounding four all get independent inputs.
Surround sound is connected via coax SPDIF with Ethernet control and IR controls all
of the monitors but the wet bar which is connected using the serial connection of the
HDRS.
Scenario 10
HDMI
TV
Zone 1
Optical Out
lR Control
HDMI
TV
Zone 2
HDMI
TV
Zone 4
HDMI
TV
Zone 5
HDMI 2
TV
Zone 3
HDMI 1
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
LAN
HDRE
Wet Bar TV
Zone 3
AVR
HDMI
Digital Audio
Ethernet
HDBaseT
Serial
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Scenario 11 – This is the sports bar described in the Sub Zoning example. You’ve got
a giant screen in the main room with an array of monitors in that room and positioned
around the establishment. The dining areas divide the establishment into four isolated
areas and each can view the giant screen as well as monitors in their specific area.
Any monitor can be switched to any source and the audio outputs are independently
switched of the monitors to any source. There are two zone configuration options that
would provide real value to this project. The first is to Sub-Group all areas to the Main
Room so that all speakers play the giant screen audio but have independent volume
control. Second, would be to use the Zone Group feature to link the zones together
when required or separate the zones out and allow individual source routing.
Scenario 11
60" LCD
Video Zone 2
120" Projection TV
Video Zone 1
60" LCD
Video Zone 3
60" LCD
Video Zone 4
HDRS
60" LCD
Video Zone 5
HDRS
HDRS
60" LCD
Video Zone 6
HDRS
Main Room
Zone 1 - Master
HDRS
60" LCD
Video Zone 7
HDRS
HDRS
West Dining
Zone 2
Sub to 1
60" LCD
Video Zone 8
HDRS
HDRS
HDRS
East Dining
Zone 3
Sub to 1
60" LCD
Video Zone 9
60" LCD
Video Zone 10
HDRS
60" LCD
Video Zone 11
HDRS
HDRS
Party Room
Zone 3
Sub to 1
60" LCD
Video Zone 12
HDRS
HDRS
HDRS
60" LCD
Video Zone 15
60" LCD
Video Zone 16
60" LCD
Video Zone 13
60" LCD
Video Zone 14
Sub-Zone Configuration
HDMI
Digital Audio
Ethernet
HDBaseT
Serial
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Scenario 11
60" LCD
Video Zone 2
120" Projection TV
Video Zone 1
60" LCD
Video Zone 3
60" LCD
Video Zone 4
HDRS
HDRS
60" LCD
Video Zone 5
HDRS
60" LCD
Video Zone 6
HDRS
Main Room
Zone 1
Group 1
HDRS
60" LCD
Video Zone 7
HDRS
HDRS
West Dining
Zone 2
Group 1
60" LCD
Video Zone 8
HDRS
HDRS
HDRS
East Dining
Zone 3
Group 1
60" LCD
Video Zone 9
60" LCD
Video Zone 10
HDRS
60" LCD
Video Zone 11
HDRS
HDRS
Party Room
Zone 3
Group 1
HDRS
60" LCD
Video Zone 16
60" LCD
Video Zone 12
HDRS
HDRS
60" LCD
Video Zone 15
60" LCD
Video Zone 13
60" LCD
Video Zone 14
Zone Grouped Configuration
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Index
Audio Return Path (ARP)................................................................................... pg 6
EDID Management ……........………........................................................... pg 11
HDBaseT Receivers ……………….............................................................. pg 13
HDBaseT …………….................................……………............................ pg 13
HDMI as Audio Zone ………………....................................................………pg 8
HDMI Audio Breakout ……………..............................................…............… pg 6
Input Format Conversion ………….…..............................................................pg 7
Input Level Matching ……………………....................................................... pg 7
Input Mixer ………………………..........................….................................. pg 8
Inputs
Audio …………………………………......................................... pg 3
Page/DB ……………………………............................................. pg 3
Video ……………………………................................................. pg 3
Lip Sync …………………………………................................................... pg 7
Outputs
Audio ………………………………............................................. pg 5
Control …………………………....................……....................... pg 4
Video ………………………….........................……........…........ pg 4
Sub Zoning ………………………………………....................................... pg 9
Whole House Music (WHM) ……………........................................................ pg 10
Zone Channel Balance ………………........................................................… pg 9
Zone Channel Mix ………………………….................................................. pg 9
Zone Grouping ………………………………........................................….. pg 10
Zone On Volume Min/Max ………….............................……........................... pg 9
Zone Tone Controls & EQ …………………..................................................... pg 9
Specifications and descriptions subject to change due to product upgrades and improvements.
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Appendix A
Sell sheets for UltraMatrix switchers and HDRE / HDRS receivers
UltraMatrix Family data sheet
UltraMatrix Series A/V Switchers
With a 25 year history
through architectural speakers simply wasn’t a
INTEGRATION IN THE KEY OF g!
development requirement of this type of gear.
of building products that integrators love to
install, ELAN is proud to introduce the UltraMatrix
series of audio and video switchers. UltraMatrix
switchers are designed specifically for residential
systems with the integrator in mind.
AUDIO OVER VIDEO
Installations that distribute video from a
centralized area of the home are convenient for
the homeowner, aesthetically appealing to the
interior decorator, and generally a challenge for
the integrator. That is because, up until now,
the installer has been forced to use commercial
grade video gear and mash it together with a
series of adaptors, custom programming and
a bit of bubble gum and bailing wire to the
audio system. Getting video sources to play
CONTROLLERS AND SOURCES
ORDER NO. gMV64, gMV88, gMV1616
INTERNATIONAL ORDER NO. gMV64, gMV88, gMV1616
As a member of the ELAN g! family of products
you already know that you will not have to
spend days programming the UltraMatrix
switchers. ELAN is the original purveyor of
“get in, get out, get paid”, a tradition that
continues with the UltraMatrix switchers.
The reality is that every home installation has
more audio zones than video zones and routing
the audio from video sources, or using a great
soundbar attached to a monitor as an audio
zone, simply wasn’t conceived of.
THE INTEGRATORS ANSWER
A complex system, one featuring as many as
72 audio input paths and 64 output paths
along with 16 by 16 video switching can be
programmed as little as an hour, instead of a
few days. No custom code, no harnessing your
business to an outside programmer, and no
surprises. The ELAN UltraMatrix switchers were
designed for the integrator.
ELAN’s UltraMatrix line of switching gear
provides at least twice as many audio zones as
video zones. Audio from video sources may be
routed to audio zones and music from audio
sources may be routed to video zones. Analog
can be routed to digital outputs and digital
routed to analog outputs. The fact of the matter
is that the UltraMatrix switchers have so many
in/out combinations you will be hard pressed to
find an application they cannot handle.
For additional information please consult the
UltraMatrix Designers Guide.
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gMV1616 Audio & Video Matrix Switch
ORDER NO. gMV88
INTERNATIONAL ORDER NO. gMV88
ORDER NO. gMV1616
INTERNATIONAL ORDER NO. gMV1616
The ELAN gMV64 Audio & Video Matrix Switch –
flexibility beyond “the norm”.
Created to simplify the connection and
distribution of high performance audio and
video gear, the UltraMatrix™ series of audio and
video switchers defines flexibility.
Inputs and outputs are things that no
installation ever seems to have enough of. Even
the best engineered projects often run short.
Extensive I/O and the flexibility to route signals
from any source to virtually any destination
serve as the genesis of the UltraMatrix™
A/V switch.
Video sources like satellite, cable and Blu-ray
are often used as sources to the audio system.
Whether it is to play the big game through the
architectural speakers around the house or to
use those same speakers in place of the tinny
TV speakers making the connection between
video source and audio zone used to be time
consuming and created a wiring quagmire.
The gMV64 features HDMI audio breakout and
Audio Return Program, delivering a simple
path for the soundtrack to reach the rest of the
house. Lip sync adjustments are available on a
zone or source basis to account for timing issues
caused by video processors and displays.
coaxial digital outputs. You are covered whether
it is a reel to reel, 8 track, CD changer, cable box
or AppleTV©. The gMV64 automatically converts
analog to digital and digital to analog allowing
signals to pass seamlessly between amplifiers.
The ELAN gMV88 maximum
flexibility for a changing world.
Suitable for high end custom and luxury homes
as well as commercial installations where
you cannot have enough connectivity options,
the ELAN UltraMatrix series of audio and
video switchers are your go-to product.
Through your ELAN gSC series controller the
gMV64 is efficiently programmed in hours
instead of days. g! maps the connections for you
after you set the zone and source parameters.
The gMV64 includes bass/treble/loudness
adjustments for the end user and a five band
digital EQ for the technician.
HDBaseT technology is incorporated to facilitate
high definition content distribution. HDBaseT is
used to feed monitors 1080P images along with
all of the high definition audio formats. HDBaseT
also connects control signals and Ethernet to
remote areas, enabling control of monitors &
sources and providing internet to smart TV’s,
streaming sources and gaming devices.
The ELAN gMV88 was created to enable your
creativity. Want to listen to the same program
you are watching in the master bedroom while
you are in the master bathroom? Simple.
How about a killer sound bar for the family
room? I bet you want to hear music as well
as video content through that sound bar. No
problem. ELAN has you covered for this and for
configuration options that you may have not
even thought of.
End user-centric features like zone grouping
and sub zoning along with Whole House Music
provide a superior user experience while adding
a boost to ELAN’s world renowned reputation
for being the favorite of the integrator and
end user alike.
Audio sources are accommodated no matter
what their output format. The gMV64 is
compatible with analog, optical digital and
CONTROLLERS AND SOURCES
gMV88 Audio & Video Matrix Switch
ORDER NO. gMV64
INTERNATIONAL ORDER NO. gMV64
CONTROLLERS AND SOURCES
gMV64 Audio & Video Matrix Switch
Video sources like satellite, cable and Blu-ray
are often used as sources to the audio system.
Whether it is to play the big game through the
architectural speakers around the house, or to
Audio sources are accommodated regardless
of their output format. The ELAN gMV88 is
compatible with analog and coaxial digital
outputs. The gMV88 automatically converts
analog to digital and digital to analog allowing
signals to pass seamlessly between amplifiers,
surround sound receivers and monitors.
use those same speakers in place of the tiny TV
speakers, making the connection between video
source and audio zone to be time consuming
and create a wiring quagmire. The gMV88
features HDMI audio breakout and Audio Return
Program, delivering a simple path for
the soundtrack to reach the rest of the house.
The ELAN gMV1616, incomparable flexibility and configuration
simplicity for your most demanding projects.
Suitable for high end custom and luxury homes
as well as commercial installations where
you cannot have enough connectivity options,
the ELAN UltraMatrix series of audio and video
switchers are your go-to product.
With more input and output options supporting
zone configurations you may not have even
thought of, the ELAN gMV1616 allows you to
answer “Yes” to virtually any customer request.
The gMV1616 provides the matrix switching
options to route signals from any source to
virtually any destination.
With an ELAN gSC series controller the gMV88
is programmed in a fraction of the time required
on competitive systems. ELAN g! maps the
connections for and each analog zone includes
bass/treble/loudness adjustments for the
end user and a five band digital EQ for the
technician.
HDBaseT technology is incorporated to facilitate
high definition content distribution. HDBaseT
is used to feed monitors up to 1080p images
along with all of the high definition audio
formats. HDBaseT also provides single wire
connection to distribute Ethernet, serial and
IR control signals to remote rooms. The ELAN
UltraMatrix series audio video switchers are the
only switchers available that provide mirrored
HDBaseT and HDMI output for every output,
doubling your connection options.
Video sources like satellite, cable and Blu-ray
are often used as sources to the audio system.
Whether it is to play the big game through the
architectural speakers around the house, or to
use those same speakers in place of the tiny TV
speakers making the connection between video
source and audio zone to be time consuming
The ELAN gMV88 provides you the flexibility,
reliability, simplicity, performance and user
experience that your most demanding projects
require.
CONTROLLERS AND SOURCES
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of their output format. The ELAN gMV1616
is compatible with analog, optical digital and
coaxial digital speaker outputs. The gMV1616
automatically converts analog to digital and
digital to analog allowing signals to pass
seamlessly between amplifiers, surround
sound receivers and monitors.
and created a wiring quagmire. The gMV1616
features HDMI audio breakout and Audio
Return Program, delivering a simple path for
the soundtrack to reach the rest of the house.
HDBaseT technology is incorporated to facilitate
high definition content distribution. HDBaseT
is used to feed monitors up to 1080p images
along with all of the high definition audio
formats. HDBaseT also provides single wire
connection to distribute Ethernet, serial and IR
control signals to remote rooms enabling the
control of monitors and sources and providing
internet to smart TV’s streaming sources and
gaming devices.
Through the ELAN gSC series controller the
gMV1616 is efficiently programmed in a small
fraction of the time required on competitive
systems. ELAN g! maps the connections for
you after you have set the zone and source
parameters and each analog zone includes bass/
treble/loudness adjustments for the end user
and a five band digital EQ for the technician.
The ELAN UltraMatrix series audio video
switchers are the only switchers available that
provide mirrored HDBaseT and HDMI output for
every output, doubling your connection options.
Audio sources are accommodated regardless
The ELAN gMV1616 provides you the flexibility,
reliability, simplicity, performance and user
experience that your most demanding projects
require.
FEATURES
§ HDMI 1.4a inputs with Audio Breakout
(Stereo/Dual Left/Dual Right/Mono)
§ HDBaseT/HDMI mirrored outputs
§ Zone Volume Min/Max
§ Audio Return Program (ARP) over HDBaseT
§ Zone Channel Balance
§ Input format conversion
§ International Voltage
(120/240V 50/60Hz) Compatible
§ Input level matching
§ Advanced EDID Management
§ Lip Sync Adjustment
(Both Source and Zone)
§ Zone Tone Controls and EQ
§ Zone Grouping & Sub-Zoning
§ Serial, IR, & Ethernet distribution
to every HDBaseT zone
INPUTS
FEATURES
OUTPUTS
HDBaseT
HDMI
Coaxial
Analog
HDMI
•
•
•
•†
ARP
•
•
•
•
Optical SPDIF
•
•
•
•†
Coaxial SPDIF
•
•
•
•†
•*
•*
•*
•
Analog
§ Zone Channel Balance
§ Audio Return Program (ARP) over HDBaseT
§ International Voltage
§ Advanced EDID Management
§ Lip Sync Adjustment
(Both Source and Zone)
§ Rack Mount Hardware Included
§ Zone Tone Controls and EQ
§ Works exclusively with ELAN g!
gSC series controllers
§ Zone Channel Mix
§ Zone Volume Min/Max
§ HDBaseT/HDMI mirrored outputs
§ Input level matching
† 2ch PCM only
based programming
§ HDMI 1.4a inputs with Audio Breakout
§ Input format conversion
* requires mirrored analog & digital zone outputs
§ Convenient g! Configurator
§ Zone Grouping & Sub-Zoning
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HDRE/HDRS HDBaseT Receivers
FEATURES
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(120/240V 50/60Hz) Compatible
§ Serial, IR, & Ethernet distribution
to every HDBaseT zone
§ Convenient g! Configurator
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
HDBaseT
HDMI
Coaxial
Analog
HDMI
•
•
•
•†
ARP
•
•
•
•
Optical SPDIF
•
•
•
•†
Coaxial SPDIF
Analog
•
•
•
•†
•*
•*
•*
•
§ Works exclusively with ELAN g!
§ Zone Volume Min/Max
§ HDBaseT/HDMI mirrored outputs
§ Zone Channel Balance
§ Audio Return Program (ARP) over HDBaseT
§ International Voltage
§ Input format conversion
§ Input level matching
§ Advanced EDID Management
based programming
§ Rack Mount Hardware Included
§ HDMI 1.4a inputs with Audio Breakout
§ Lip Sync Adjustment
* requires mirrored analog & digital zone outputs
(Both Source and Zone)
† 2ch PCM only
§ Zone Tone Controls and EQ
gSC series controllers
§ Zone Grouping & Sub-Zoning
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§ Zone Channel Mix (Stereo/Dual Left/Dual Right/Mono)
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§ Serial, IR, & Ethernet distribution
to every HDBaseT zone
§ Convenient g! Configurator
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
HDBaseT
HDMI
Coaxial
Analog
HDMI
•
•
•
•†
ARP
•
•
•
•
Optical SPDIF
•
•
•
•†
Coaxial SPDIF
Analog
•
•
•
•†
•*
•*
•*
•
based programming
§ Rack Mount Hardware Included
§ Works exclusively with ELAN g!
* requires mirrored analog & digital zone outputs
† 2ch PCM only
gSC series controllers
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UltraMatrix
ORDER NO. HDRE/HDRS
CONTROLLERS AND SOURCES
HDRE
HDRS
HDRS
HDRE and HDRS are available internationally
Performance and Flexibility
ELAN’s HDBaseT receivers are designed to work
exclusively with the UltraMatrix series of Audio/
Video switchers and offer the reliability and
connectivity that your projects demand.
Both The HDRE and the HDRS comply to
HDBaseT standards allowing them to be placed
up to 100 wire meters (328 feet) from the
UltraMatrix chassis using Category 5e/6/7 wire.
The HDRE and HDRS receivers decode the
HDBaseT signal and provide high performance
HDMI high definition video and all formats of
Dolby and DTS digital surround sound.
Both units also provide bi-directional serial
control as well as bi-directional infra-red control.
Exclusive Functionality
The HDRE adds two features to simplify
projects. First is ELAN’s unique Audio Return
Program (ARP). Dedicated analog and digital
audio inputs provide a return path to the
UltraMatrix switcher for connection of a local
audio source. This source may be made available
to any UltraMatrix zone and the source may
be controlled by the HDRE’s serial, IR or
Ethernet connections. The HDRE also includes
a 10/100 Ethernet switch allowing you to
connect a smart TV, gaming station, media
streamer, or any other equipment requiring
access to the internet.
HDRE vs. HDRS
Both units feature HDMI output and
bi-directional serial and IR connections.
The HDRE adds a four port Ethernet switch
and ELAN's exclusive ARP circuit.
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Appendix B
Audio Inputs
Analog
Audio Outputs
A/D
DSP
D/A
Analog
2CH PCM ONLY
Coax SPDIF
Coax SPDIF
Optical SPDIF
HDMI SPDIF
HDMI SPDIF
ARP SPDIF
This drawing represents one UltraMatrix audio switching section. The switcher has one of
these sections for each analog output.
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ELAN® is a registered trademark of Core Brands, LLC, a Nortek company.
Rev C0 - 11/2015 - 2016 Edition