VivoLink VL120022 User Manual Download Page 6

Single Plug-in Card Matrix Switcher

 

1. Introduction 

1.1 Introduction to VL120022 

This product is a high-performance seamlessly AV modular matrix switcher providing 12 
flexible PCIE slots for single HDMI/HDBaseT input/ output cards and 4 fixed slots for 
output signal cards. 

With its advanced modularization design, Freedom combination of single HDBaseT

HDMI input/output card can make up different kinds of matrix. All the cards support 
plug-and-play. It supports different video signals with seamless cross switching. Every 
video or audio signal is transmitted and switched independently to decrease signal 
attenuation. The switcher can handle all the audiovisual management, including the 
switching, driving, scaling etc. 

1.2 Features 

  12 card slots for flexible input/ output combination, and 4 slots for output signal 

cards. 

  Comprehensive signal card compatibility: HDMI/HDBaseT. 

  Automatically recognize input/ output signal card. 

  Powerful EDID management. 

  UPnP enables quick-connection to GUI. 

  HDCP Compliant. 

  Seamless AV distribution through different AV signal. 

  Controllable via front panel buttons, IR, RS232 & TCP/IP. 

  Adjustable output resolution. 

  Online firmware upgrade via USB port. 

1.3 Package List 

 

1 x VL120022 

 

4 x Plastic cushions 

 

1 x IR Receiver 

 

2 x Pluggable Terminal Blocks 

 

2 x Mounting ears 

 

1 x Power Cord 

 

1 x IR Remote 

 

1 x User Manual 

 

Signal cards are sold and packed separately, all the items listed above are for the 
Matrix Switcher solely. Confirm all the accessories are included, if not, please 
contact with the dealers. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VL120022

Page 1: ...VL120022 Single Plug in Card Matrix Switcher User Manual ...

Page 2: ... trademark owner No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without prior written consent FCC Statement This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant ...

Page 3: ...ture or install this product near water Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by overheat Keep the module away from liquids Spillage into the housing may result in fire...

Page 4: ...3 3 Connection Procedures 9 3 4 Application 9 4 Operations 10 4 1 Front Panel Control 10 4 1 1 Switching I O connection 10 4 1 2 EDID Learning 10 4 1 3 Inquiry 11 4 1 4 Clear operation 11 4 2 IR Control 12 4 3 RS232 Control 12 4 3 1 Installation uninstallation of RS232 Control Software 12 4 3 2 Basic Settings 12 4 3 3 RS232 Communication Commands 14 4 4 TCP IP Control 21 4 4 1 Control Modes 21 4 4...

Page 5: ...tcher 4 4 3 2 System Setting 27 4 4 4 Port Management 31 4 5 Firmware Upgrade 32 5 Specification 34 5 1 Main Unit 34 5 1 1 I UH O UH 34 5 1 2 I BT O BT 34 6 Panel Drawing 36 7 Troubleshooting Maintenance 37 8 After sales Service 38 ...

Page 6: ...ual management including the switching driving scaling etc 1 2 Features 12 card slots for flexible input output combination and 4 slots for output signal cards Comprehensive signal card compatibility HDMI HDBaseT Automatically recognize input output signal card Powerful EDID management UPnP enables quick connection to GUI HDCP Compliant Seamless AV distribution through different AV signal Controll...

Page 7: ... to touch successfully the touch screen will not be awakened In this case please refer to the shown below to slide your finger left and right When the touch screen is awaking press any button the white backlight of this buttons will turn into blue Press the button of IR remote the corresponding button will appear blue backlight LCD screen Display real time operation status FIRMWARE Micro USB port ...

Page 8: ...k lit buttons for output selection ranges from 0 9 16 selectable channels in total MENU ALL Select all inputs outputs EDID EDID management button enable input port to learn the EDID data from output devices CLEAR Withdraw an operation before it comes into effect exit inquiry mode ENTER confirm operation long press 3s or more to enter inquiry mode 1 Input output channels are recognized as double di...

Page 9: ...ol the Matrix Switcher or the 3rd party device connected to I BT O BT IR ALL IN Input port for IR control signal connect with IR receiver 5V with carrier and work with IR emitters connected to IR OUT of far end HDBT receivers IR EYE Connect with IR receiver 5V with carrier to control the switcher TCP IP TCP IP control port connect with control device e g a PC Ground Connect to grounding Power port...

Page 10: ...s HDMI signal card refer to 5 2 1 for detailed specification HDMI2 0 HDCP2 2 compliant capable to transmit HDMI DVI I DVI D signal Auto detect input resolution Max resolution 4K 2K 60Hz The default output resolution is 4K 2K 30Hz and it can be adjusted via commands or GUI support 4K 2K 60Hz 1024 768 60Hz 1920 1080p 60Hz 1280 720 60Hz Support EDID Management default EDID 4K 2K 30Hz and DDC communic...

Page 11: ...CAT6 cable for 1080P or 40m for 4K signal Real time work status indicator yellow LED blinks once powered on green LED lights when the port is connected with HDBT devices HDBT port supports PoE Input audio source selectable via command or GUI including HDMI embedded audio default and external analog audio The default output resolution is 4K 2K 30Hz and it can be adjusted via commands or GUI support...

Page 12: ...in Card Matrix Switcher 7 Pin layout of the HDBT connector Pin Color 1 orange white 2 orange 3 green white 4 blue 5 blue white 6 green 7 brown white 8 brown Twist the pure color cables with their half color cables ...

Page 13: ... OUT PoC Blu ray DVD OUTPUTS 13 16 OUTPUT 4K Tx Rx R L IR OUT IR IN RS232 AUDIO HDBaseT OUTPUT 4K Tx Rx R L IR OUT IR IN RS232 AUDIO HDBaseT OUTPUT 4K Tx Rx R L IR OUT IR IN RS232 AUDIO HDBaseT OUTPUT 4K Tx Rx R L IR OUT IR IN RS232 AUDIO HDBaseT 4K RS232 AUDIO Tx Rx R L INPUT IR OUT IR IN HDBaseT 4K RS232 AUDIO Tx Rx R L INPUT IR OUT IR IN HDBaseT 4K RS232 AUDIO Tx Rx R L INPUT IR OUT IR IN HDBas...

Page 14: ...l Step6 Connect control device e g a PC to the RS232 port to enable serial control Step7 Connect control device e g a PC to the TCP IP port to enable TCP IP control Step8 Insert 100 240V AC outlet via the included power cord 3 4 Application Owing to its flexible card design the Matrix Switcher is an all in one solution which is ideal for different projects such as public display educational demo p...

Page 15: ...to an output Operation INPUT OUTPUT ENTER Example transfer input 1 to output 5 INPUT OUTPUT 2 To convert an input to several outputs Operation INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT ENTER Example Switch input 2 to output 2 4 INPUT OUTPUT 3 To convert an input to all outputs Operation input ALL ENTER Example Convert input 2 to all outputs INPUT 4 1 2 EDID Learning The Matrix Switcher features EDID management to maint...

Page 16: ...RS232 command Check output resolution In inquiry mode press output channel to check its resolution Correspondence between inputs and outputs OUTPUT ENTER 4 1 4 Clear operation Function clear the previous operations before pressing ENTER to enforce it Press CLEAR can only erase the operations not confirmed by pressing ENTER 1 Input output channels are recognized in double digit press 01 09 instead ...

Page 17: ...des with one RS232 port for serial port control Connect the Matrix Switcher to the control device e g a PC with RS232 cable and set the correct parameters the control device is capable to control the Matrix Switcher via designed software 4 3 1 Installation uninstallation of RS232 Control Software Installation Copy the control software file to the computer connected with the Matrix Switcher Uninsta...

Page 18: ...wed as below Please set the parameters of COM number bound rate data bit stop bit and the parity bit correctly only then will you be able to send command in Command Sending Area Parameter Configuration area Monitoring area indicates whether the command sent works Command Sending area ...

Page 19: ...ommand Description Feedback System Command Type Inquire the model VL120022 Lock Lock the front panel buttons System Locked Unlock Unlock the front panel buttons System Unlock Version Inquire the firmware version VX X X MessageOff Turn off the feedback from the com port It only shows switcher OK MessageOff MessageOn Turn on the feedback from the com port MessageOn Operation Command Undo Cancel the ...

Page 20: ...n between PC and HDBaseT receiver Y is for RS232 port connect with RS232 port of HDBaseT receiver a Y 1 16 send this command to the corresponding HDBaseT receiver to control far end device when the Matrix Switcher is working properly b Y A P send this command to the corresponding HDBaseT receiver when the Matrix Switcher is PWON c Y a p send this command to the corresponding HDBaseT receiver when ...

Page 21: ... 2 DVI 4 BT 5 SDI 6 HDMI Channel IN 11 4 11 4 CheckOutKatype Get the output signal card type no available output signal card input card 1 VGA 2 DVI 4 BT 6 HDMI Channel OUT 4 62 1 9961 Get current keylock status System Unlock System Locked 9962 Inquire current working status PWON STANDBY PWOFF 9963 Return all input output connection status Port 01 02 03 04 Mode In In In In Port 05 06 07 08 Mode In ...

Page 22: ...is Digital Channel 9 output mode is Digital 9978 Inquire output resolution configuration mode manual auto EDID Channel xx is auto manual signal format 9979 Inquire the customer serial number customer serial is 1111111111111111111 9981 Inquire input output type of current inserted cards Note If there is no card inserted in a slot it will show Nc instead of In Ou Port 01 02 03 04 Mode In In In In Po...

Page 23: ...rt 12 when PWON Port 12 1A1 when PWON 8812 Get the command sent to port 13 when PWON Port 13 NO Data when PWON 8813 Get the command sent to port 14 when PWON Port 14 NO Data when PWON 8814 Get the command sent to port 15 when PWON Port 15 NO Data when PWON 8815 Get the command sent to port 16 when PWON Port 16 NO Data when PWON 8816 Get the command sent to port 1 when PWOFF Port 1 2A1 when PWOFF 8...

Page 24: ...FF Port 16 NO Data when PWOFF Commands for Signal Cards I UH USER I x 0706 Set the audio source of input x to HDMI embeded audio Channel 04 in audio command is 0706 USER I x 0707 Set the audio source of input x to analog audio Channel 04 in audio command is 0707 USER I x 0408 Restore the signal card to its factory default settings O UH USER O x 0804 Set the resolution of output x to 720P 60Hz Reso...

Page 25: ...SER O x 0804 Set the resolution of output x to 720P 60Hz Resolution Out08 1280x720P USER O x 0813 Set the resolution of output x to 1080P 60Hz Resolution Out08 1920x1080P USER O x 0824 Set the resolution of output x to 1024x768 60Hz Resolution Out08 1024x768 USER O x 0840 Set the resolution of output x to 3840x2160 30Hz Resolution Out08 3840x2160 30Hz USER O x 0841 Set the resolution of output x t...

Page 26: ...t port of control device and TCP IP port of the Matrix Switcher and set same network segment for the 2 devices users are able to control the device via web based GUI or designed TCP IP communication software 4 4 1 Control Modes The Matrix Switcher can be controlled by PC without Ethernet access or PC s within a LAN Controlled by PC without Ethernet access Connect a computer to the TCP IP port and ...

Page 27: ...s network segment to the same as the Matrix Switcher s Step3 Set the Matrix Switcher s network segment to the same as the router Step4 Set the PC s network segment to the original ones Step5 Connect the Matrix Switcher and PC s to the router PC s within the LAN is able to control the Matrix Switcher asynchronously 4 4 2 Control via TCP IP communication software Exampled by TCPUDP software 1 Connec...

Page 28: ...the Matrix Switcher through graphical icons and visual indicators Access GUI interface through any one of the following methods 1 Access through UPnP Go to My Network Place in your PC and click the icon named the Matrix Switcher 2 Access through web browser type the IP of the device default 192 168 0 178 Here you will receive the feedback when a command is sent Enter your command here Commands are...

Page 29: ...ck Administrative Tools double click Services find and click SSDP Discovery Servic and Universal Plug and Play Device Host click OK UPnP will now automatically start when you turn on your computer 4 Reboot the device The log in interface is shown below Figure 4 1 Log in There are 2 selectable accounts to log in Type the right name and password in relative column and click Login to enter configurat...

Page 30: ...ture The web based GUI system can be divided into Switch Control and System Setting menu but log in as user will only access Switch Control Click at the left bottom corner to enter Switch Control menu Click at the left bottom corner to enter System Setting menu ...

Page 31: ...aces in total including scene switch interface and I O switch interface 1 Scene Switch Figure 4 3 Scene Switch All ten scenes are shown in above interface Select a scene and then click Load can invoke the selected scene Click cancel to cancel the current operation 2 I O Switch Figure 4 4 I O Switch ...

Page 32: ...Choose a scene that you want to save Step4 Click Confirm to save the setting or Click Clear to clear set up 4 4 3 2 System Setting This menu boasts 4 submenu items in total including configuration status EDID and password 1 Configuration 5 submenu items in total including Resolution VGA Port unavailable Network Audio In and Audio Out unavailable 1 Configure output resolution Figure 4 5 Configurati...

Page 33: ... Figure 4 6 Configuration Network In this interface you can set DHCP automatically assign IP by router or static IP manually set IP 3 Configure audio input Figure 4 7 Configuration Audio In In this interface you can switch on off audio input for I UH and I BT ...

Page 34: ...LCD Button and Scene 1 Configure LCD display Figure 4 8 Status LCD In this interface you can configure LCD display information max at 16 numbers letters 2 Set button labels Figure 4 9 Status Button In this interface you can set button labels max at 7 numbers letters Chinese characters ...

Page 35: ...tters Chinese characters 3 EDID EDID management interface enable 1 all input s capture and learn the EDID data from 1 output Figure 4 11 EDID Management In this interfaces you can 1 input learns EDID from 1 output Output Input Confirm All inputs learn EDID from 1 output Output To All Inputs Undo the previous input click Cancel ...

Page 36: ...nt panel icon Icon Status Description Front panel button unlock Front panel button locked Press the button to switch between the 2 states Clear the cache of the browser beforehand to ensure reliable GUI operation 4 4 4 Port Management Type the designed website 192 168 0 178 100 Default changeable via GUI in your browser Enter correct username and password same with GUI name and password to log in ...

Page 37: ...are Upgrade The switcher boasts a USB port for online firmware upgrade on the front panel Follow these steps to upgrade firmware Step1 Copy the upgrade software and the latest upgrade file bin to PC Step2 Connect the USB ports of the switcher and the PC via USB cable Step3 Double click the update software icon see as below It will enter the upgrade interface shown as below Step4 Click Connect USB ...

Page 38: ... Card Matrix Switcher 33 Note 1 To ensure available control the COM number of the PC should be 1 9 2 If the update progress bar can t go on please cut off power and then restart this machine to update firmware again ...

Page 39: ...udio Output 1 HDMI 1 Analog audio Input Connector 1 19 pin Type A Female HDMI 1 3 pin pluggable terminal block Output Connector 1 19 pin Type A Female HDMI 1 3 pin pluggable terminal block Power Consumption 4w Power Consumption 1 5w General Switching Speed 100ns Standard HDMI2 0 HDCP2 2 Working Temperature 0 50 Reference Humility 10 90 EDID Supports EDID Management Output Resolution Auto 4K 2K 60H...

Page 40: ...ble terminal block 2 3 5mm mini jack Power Consumption 15w Power Consumption 17w General Transmission Distance 1080p 70m Cat6 4K 2K 40m Cat6 Switching Speed 100ns Working Temperature 0 50 Reference Humility 10 90 Standard HDMI2 0 HDCP2 2 Audio PCM EDID Supports EDID Management Output Resolution Auto 4K 2K 60Hz 4K 2K 30Hz 1024 768 60Hz 1920 1080p 60Hz 1280 720 60Hz ...

Page 41: ...Single Plug in Card Matrix Switcher 36 6 Panel Drawing PWR IR INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALL EDID CLEAR ENTER 9 9 0 0 ACT 437 mm 132 mm 23 mm ...

Page 42: ...uality of the connecting cable Change for another cable of good quality Poor contact at the input output end Reconnect the devices and make sure they re well contacted Cannot control the device via front panel buttons Front panel buttons are locked Send Unlock to unlock Cannot control the Matrix Switcher by control device e g a PC through RS232 port Wrong RS232 communication parameters Make sure t...

Page 43: ...om the product Damage deterioration or malfunction caused by Normal wear and tear Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications No certificate or invoice as the proof of warranty The product model showed on the warranty card does not match with the model of the product for repairing or had been altered Damage caused by force majeure Servicing not authorized Other causes which does not re...

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