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    Operation/Reference Guide Universal Distribution Matrix UDM-0808-SIG 8x8 Signature Series Multi-Format Distribution Hub UDM-RX02N Multi-Format Receiver UDM-ABB-8-SIG Signature Series Audio Breakout Box Last Revised: 11/15/201 0[...]

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    AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer This Limited W arranty and Disclaimer extends only to products purchased directly from AMX or an AMX Authorized Partner which include AMX Dealers, Distributors, VIP’s or other AMX authorized entity . AMX warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three (3) ye ar[...]

  • Page 3

    Table of Contents i UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Reference Gu ide Table of Contents Important Safety Markings ....... .......................................................................... a Markings Used In This Manual ....................... ........................ ......................... .......... a Voltage...... [...]

  • Page 4

    ii UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-A BB-8-SIG Op eration /Reference Guide Table of Contents Connecting an S-Video In put ........ ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ............ 8 Video Adapter Cables ........ ................. ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. .....[...]

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    Table of Contents iii UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Reference Gu ide Admin Menu ................................... ........................ .................... ......................... ... 24 UDM Control Page........... ......................... ........................ ......................... ............. 25 Sending Co[...]

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    iv UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-A BB-8-SIG Op eration /Reference Guide Table of Contents UDM Port LEDs ............... ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................. ...... 42 CONTROL Connectors ........... ......................... ........................ ......................... ....... 43 SERIA[...]

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    Table of Contents v UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Reference Gu ide Serial SEND_COMMANDs ................................. ......................... ......................... ... 55 "'CHARD'" ............... ............... ............... .............. ............... ............... .............. ......[...]

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    vi UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-A BB-8-SIG Op eration /Reference Guide Table of Contents Signage Applicatio ns .... ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ .......... 78 Maximizing Performanc e Of Cascaded U DM-0808-SIG H ubs .............. .................... ...... 79 Configuring a UDM- 080[...]

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    Important Safety Markin gs a UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide Important Safety Markings Markings Used In This Manual The follow ing symbols are used on th e UDM hardware and throughout this Installation Guide to advise you of important instructions. All maintena nce must be carried out by an AM X trained and qua[...]

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    Important Safety Marking s b UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Important Instructions Compliance FCC and IEC Compliance with FCC and IEC standards are found within the rating label; see above. Environmental Conditions Temperature DO NO T install or operate the UDM Hub i n an area where the ambient temperat ure ex[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG 8x8 Signature Series Multi-Format Distribution Hub 1 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-0808-SIG 8x8 Signature Series Multi-Format Distribution Hub Overview The UDM-0808-SIG Signature Series Mu lti-Format Distrib uti on Hub (FG1402-01) deliv e rs any video source, including Component, RGB, V GA an[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG 8x8 Signature Series Multi-For mat Distribution Hub 2 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Product Specifications UDM-0808-SIG Specifications Power Requirements: • 3 PIN IEC, 100 to 240V ac 50/60Hz • Dissipation: 130W F ront Panel Components LEDs • Power S tatus bar - Blue light bar on front panel[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG 8x8 Signature Series Multi-Format Distribution Hub 3 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide Configuration Options  Use NetLinx SEND_COMMANDs to configure and control the UD M-0808-SIG. Refer to the UDM-0808-SIG NetLinx Pr ogramming section on pag e 13 for programming details.  The UDM-0808-SIG[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG 8x8 Signature Series Multi-For mat Distribution Hub 4 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide 4. T wo Mounting holes are located on each side of th e UDM-0808-SIG. Screw the Hub into the rack using the Mounting holes (FIG. 3). Ventilation AL W A YS ensure that the rack enc los ure is adequately v entilated[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG Wiring and Connections 5 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-0808-SIG Wiring and Connections Overview The system diagram in FI G. 4 illustrates a basic installation using the UDM-0808-SIG Hub, UDM-RX02 N receiv ers, UDM-ABB-8-SIG audio breakou t box, an d attached display and a udio playback de vic[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG Wiring and Connections 6 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide UDM-0808-SIG Rear Panel Components FIG. 6 shows the components on the rear panel of the UDM-0808-SIG: Connecting UDM -RX02N Receivers to the U DM-0808-SIG 1. Connect a standard Cat 5/5e/6 /7cable to a UDM OUTPUT port (1-8) on the UDM-0808-SIG[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG Wiring and Connections 7 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide A/V Source Input Connectors There are eight sets of input conne ctors to the rear panel of the UDM -0808-SIG, labelled A - H (FIG. 7). VIDEO IN Connectors (HD15) FIG. 8 provides the pin layout for the VIDEO IN HD15 Connectors: Connecting a VG[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG Wiring and Connections 8 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Connecting a Componen t Video Input 1. Connect the UDM-HD15RCA3 Br eakout Cable (FG-HD15RCA3, not included) to the video source dev ice’ s Component video output connectors (Red, Green and Blue). 2. Attach the other end of the cable to the [...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG Wiring and Connections 9 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide T wo major factors that can af fect the quality of signal tr ansmission include:  Cable Distance : Long distance cable runs (in excess of 300 meters/1000 feet) are subject to resistance and capacita nce losses which can negati vely im p[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG Wiring and Connections 10 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Serial Port - D efault Communication Settings Use hyper terminal wit h default serial setti ngs to communicate with the UD M-0808-SIG (and UDM- RX02N): DB9-to-RJ12 Adapter Cable Pino uts The follow ing table provides the pinout con figuratio[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG Wiring and Connections 11 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide IEC Power Connector The UDM-0808-SIG uses a univ ersal switch-mode po wer supply , which operates from 90-264V A C, 50/60Hz, with a power consum ption of 130W fully loaded .  The rating label found to the bottom left of the H ub, benea[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG Wiring and Connections 12 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG NetLinx Programming 13 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-0808-SIG NetLinx Programming Overview There are a select number of LEVELs and SEND_COMMANDs recognized by the UDM-0808-SI G. Use NetLinx Studio to send these comm ands to the UDM Hub . Device Numbering By default, the Device Numb er assigne[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG NetLinx Programming 14 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide For e xample, if the UDM-0808-SIG is using it’ s default de vice number assignment of 05600 , and there are eight UDM-RX02N recei vers connected to all eight UDM Output ports on the Hub, then the de vice numbering would be assigned as follo w[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG NetLinx Programming 15 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide SEND_COMMANDs All text is based on a Unicode index. UDM-0808-SIG SEND COMMANDs "'?FWVERSIOND'" Returns the firmware version of various Hub components. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>, "'?FWVERSIOND<D#>'[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG NetLinx Programming 16 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide UDM-0808-SIG SEND COMMANDs (Cont.) "'?A'" Returns connection status for audio outputs in the Hub. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>, "'?A<O#>'" V ariables: • O# = output port number: 1-8 = Outputs [...]

  • Page 27

    UDM-0808-SIG NetLinx Programming 17 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-0808-SIG SEND COMMANDs (Cont.) "'CL'" Connects inputs to outputs. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>, "'CL<L#>I<I#>O<O#>S<S#>'" V ariables: • L# = level: "ALL" - both[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG NetLinx Programming 18 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide UDM-0808-SIG SEND COMMANDs (Cont.) "'MMOFF'" Configures the Hub as a T arget (Slave) Hub in a cascaded system. This command configures the cascade video i nputs and outputs to be correctly driven and designates this Hub to r[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG NetLinx Programming 19 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-0808-SIG SEND COMMANDs (Cont.) "'RESETF A CT ORY'" Resets values to factory defaults. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>, "'RESETFACTORY'" Example: SEND_COMMAND dvUDM, "'RESETFACTORY'&quo[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG NetLinx Programming 20 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide UDM-0808-SIG SEND COMMANDs (Cont.) "'SAI'" Configures an audio input. Configures an audio input to accept signals of a certain type, and sets the source as either the local (back panel) connection or cascaded from an upstrea[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG NetLinx Programming 21 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-0808-SIG SEND COMMANDs (Cont.) "'?SFI'" Returns cascade configuration of inputs. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>, "'?SF<I#>'" V ariables: • I# = input number - a value of zero indicates all i[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG NetLinx Programming 22 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide UDM-0808-SIG SEND COMMANDs (Cont.) "'VI"' Connect video inputs to outputs. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,'"VI<I#>O<O#>S<S#>"' V ariables: • I# = input number 1-8 = Inputs A-H - a va[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG WebConsole 23 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-0808-SIG WebConsole Overview UDM-0808-SIG hubs hav e a b uilt-in W ebConsole that allows you to make v arious configuration settings via a web bro wser on any PC that ha s access to the Hub . The we b console consists of a seri es of web pages that [...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG WebConsole 24 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Accessing the WebConsole From any PC that has access to th e LAN that the UDM -0808-SIG resides on: 1. Open a web browser and type the IP Address of the tar get UDM-0808-SIG Hub in the Address Bar . 2. Press Enter to access the W ebConsole for the sp ec[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG WebConsole 25 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM Control Page Select Control from the Admin menu to access the UDM Contr ol page (FIG. 17). The options on this page allow commands to be dire ctly entered and replies (notif ications) to be displayed for the UDM-0808-SIG hub and connected UDM-RX02N [...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG WebConsole 26 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Device Configuration Page Select Device Conf iguration from the Admin menu to access the Device Conf iguration page (FIG. 18). Use this page to view/edit the de vice configuration for th e UDM-0808-SIG. Note that this page consists of two tabs: Device C[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG WebConsole 27 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide Changing the Con nection Mode The av ailable connection m odes are indicated under Conne ction Mode (def ault = TC P/IP URL). Click on the radio buttons to select a dif ferent mode. Changing the Mode Settings The supported Connection Modes and the av ai[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG WebConsole 28 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Enable / Disable Securit y Settings Login Information Use this set of options to specify a Username and Password. These will be req uired only if one or more of the Security Settings are enabled. Logging Into the Config uration Manager (With Securi ty E[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG WebConsole 29 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide Once you ha ve successf ully logged into the Conf igurati on Manager , the IP Settings page is di splayed, and can be edited as needed. IP Settings Select IP Settings from the Admin drop-do wn menu to open the IP Settings page (FIG. 22). Use the options[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG WebConsole 30 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Port Settings Select Port Settings from the Admin drop-do wn menu to open the P ort Settings page (FIG. 23). Use the options on the page to specify variou s Port settings for this UDM-0808-SIG. The options on this page provide inputs for enabling and di[...]

  • Page 41

    UDM-0808-SIG WebConsole 31 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide Clock Manager - Mode Manager Select the main Cl ock Manager entr y in the Admin Menu, or select Mode from the Clock Ma nager sub-menu, and the Mode Manag er page will be di splayed (FIG. 26): The options on the Mode Manager page provide inputs for selec[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG WebConsole 32 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Clock Manager - D aylight Savings Select Daylight Savings from the Clock Manager sub-menu (or from the main Clock Manager page), and the Daylight Savings Manager page will be displayed (FIG. 27): Note that this t ab is enabled onl y if Network T ime is [...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG WebConsole 33 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide Clock Manager - NIST Servers Select NIST Ser vers from the Clock Manager sub-menu (or from the main Clock Manager page), and the NIST Server Manager page will be displayed (FIG. 28): Note that this tab is enabled only if Network T ime is selected (on th[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG WebConsole 34 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide[...]

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    UDM-0808-SIG Firmware Upgrades 35 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-0808-SIG Firmware Upgrades Overview The NetLinx Studio software application (av ailable for free download from www .amx.com) provides the ability to transfer KIT firmwa re files to a NetLinx de vice such as the UDM-0808-SIG Hub . T o send fir[...]

  • Page 46

    UDM-0808-SIG Firmware Upgrades 36 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide 2. Click the Br owse (...) b utton to na vigate to the tar get directory in the Br owse F or F older dialog (FIG. 30).  The selected directory path is displayed in the Se nd T o NetLinx Device dialog ( Location text box).  Assuming th[...]

  • Page 47

    UDM-0808-SIG Firmware Upgrades 37 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide 3. Select the appropriate *. KIT file from the Fi l e s list. 4. Enter the Device and System ID numbers for the UDM-0808-SIG in the Device and System te xt boxes.  By default, the De vice Number assigned to the UDM-080 8-SIG is 05600 . ?[...]

  • Page 48

    UDM-0808-SIG Firmware Upgrades 38 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide[...]

  • Page 49

    UDM-RX02N Multi-Format Receiver 39 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-RX02N Multi-Format Receiver Overview Installed at the display device, the UDM-RX0 2N (FG1402-20) con verts the signal recei ved from UDM-0808- SIG Hubs to standard audio/video signals. In addition, the RX02N suppor ts AMX IR(.irl) files to p[...]

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    UDM-RX02N Multi-Format Receiver 40 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Configuration Options The UDM-RX02N is conf igured via the UDM Hub that it is connected to, via NetLi nx Studio or via serial commands. Refer to the UDM- RX02N NetLinx Pr ogramming section on page 49 for details. The UDM-RX02N will appear in Net[...]

  • Page 51

    UDM-RX02N Wiring and Connections 41 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-RX02N Wiring and Connections Overview The UDM-RX02N is designed to connect to the network via a connection to an UDM Hub . In this document, the UDM-0808-SIG is used as the e xample, but the UDM-R X02N is compatible with other prev ious ver[...]

  • Page 52

    UDM-RX02N Wiring and Connections 42 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide UDM HUB (RJ-45) Port The following table pro vides detailed pinout information for the UDM port: Connecting th e UDM-RX02N to a UDM-08 08-SIG Hub The UDM-0808-SIG Hub features eight UDM OUTPUT RJ45 connectors, each of which support one UDM- RX0[...]

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    UDM-RX02N Wiring and Connections 43 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide CONTROL Connectors The CONTR OL connectors on the UDM-RX02N include the SERIAL (RJ12) connector , the IR Rx (IR receiv e), and IR Tx (IR transmit) ports. SERIAL (RJ12) Port The SERIAL (RJ12) port (FIG. 37) allo ws administrators to control the [...]

  • Page 54

    UDM-RX02N Wiring and Connections 44 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide T o connect to a display de vice using a serial cable: 1. Connect a seria l cable to th e UDM-RX02N ’ s SERIAL port (see FIG. 37 on page 43). 2. Run the serial cable (observing di stance limitations) to the display device’ s serial port and[...]

  • Page 55

    UDM-RX02N Wiring and Connections 45 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide Using the UDM-RC05 for Video Compensation FIG. 41 indicates the buttons on the UDM-RC05 IR Remote Control that can be used for video compensation n the UDM-RX02N:  Enter setup mode - press AMX, then MENU  Exit setup mode - EXIT ?[...]

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    UDM-RX02N Wiring and Connections 46 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide AUDIO & VIDEO Output Connectors The rear of the UDM-RX02N has two sets of output connectors: A U DIO and VIDEO (FIG. 44). Each of these sets of outputs ha s connections for Digital Audio, Analog Audio (L & R) and V ideo: CVBS (Composite[...]

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    UDM-RX02N Wiring and Connections 47 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide 1. Connect an S-V ideo cable ( FG-UDM-SVID01 ) to the 4 pin S-Video connector (FIG. 47) on the UDM- RX02N. 2. Run the other end of the S- V ideo cable to the S-V i deo connector on the displa y de vice and establish a firm conn ection. 3. If th[...]

  • Page 58

    UDM-RX02N Wiring and Connections 48 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Video Compensation V ideo can be compensated at th e UDM-RX02N using tw o methods:  V ia the UDM-0808-SIG, using the NetL inx LEVEL Commands listed in the LEVELs section on page 50.  V ia the included UDM-RC05 UDM Remote Co ntrol - [...]

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    UDM-RX02N NetLinx Programming 49 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-RX02N NetLinx Programming Overview There are a select number of NetLinx CHANNELs, LEVELs and SEND_COMMANDs recognized by the UDM-RX02N. NetLinx programming is supported onl y if the UDM-RX02N is connect ed to the UDM-0808-SIG Hub (a nativ e Ne[...]

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    UDM-RX02N NetLinx Programming 50 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide CHANNELs LEVELs Lev els are sent to Por t 1 on the UDM-RX02N: SEND_COMMANDs  De vice SEND_COMMANDS are sent to Por t 1 on the UDM-RX02N.  All text is based on a Unicode index. Channel Function 255 This channel on shows t hat the Rx has[...]

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    UDM-RX02N NetLinx Programming 51 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide "'?RP'" Returns the protocol used by the IR remote. The Rx can support a number of different remotes which are mapped through to button pushes . Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>, "'?RP'" Example: SEND_COMMAN[...]

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    UDM-RX02N NetLinx Programming 52 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide IR SEND_COMMANDs IR CHANNELS and SEND_COMM ANDS and are sent to Po r t 3 on the UDM-RX02N: IR CHANNELs IR SEND_COMMA NDs UDM-RX02N SEND CO MMANDs (Cont.) "'SKR'" Sets the skew on the red video channel. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <[...]

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    UDM-RX02N NetLinx Programming 53 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-RX02N IR SEND COMMANDs (Cont.) "'CH'" Send IR pulses for the selected channel. Uses 'CTON' and 'CTOF' times for pulse times. All channels below 100 are transmitted as two digits. If the IR code for ENTER[...]

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    UDM-RX02N NetLinx Programming 54 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide UDM-RX02N IR SEND COMMANDs (Cont.) "'SP'" Generate a single IR pulse. Y ou can use the 'CTON' to set pulse lengths and the 'CTOF' for time Off between pulses. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'SP&[...]

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    UDM-RX02N NetLinx Programming 55 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide Serial SEND_STRING Use the SEND_STRING ke yword to send a string to a controlled device, based on a specified NetLinx de vice/ port: Syntax: SEND_STRING DEV, '<string>' -or- SEND_STRING DEV[ ], '<string>' Serial SEN[...]

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    UDM-RX02N NetLinx Programming 56 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Serial Control Considerati ons With UDM-0808 an d UDM-RX02N The UDM-0808 (and D V X) has a nativ e NetLinx interface wh ich exposes the serial ports integrated into the RX02N as standard NetL inx serial ports. Whil e this make s usin g these ports[...]

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    UDM-RX02N NetLinx Programming 57 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide Additionally , it can control lo w traf fi c two-w ay devices not depe ndent on real time feedba ck. An appropriate 2-way e xample would be a query of lamp hours from a projector once per hour which is dumped into a var iable for vie wing on a tou[...]

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    UDM-RX02N NetLinx Programming 58 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide[...]

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    UDM-RX02N Firmware Upgrades 59 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-RX02N Firmware Upgrades Overview The NetLinx Studio software application (av ailable for free download from www .amx.com) provides the ability to transfer KIT f i rmware f iles to a NetLinx device such as the UDM-RX02N Recei ver . T o send firmw[...]

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    UDM-RX02N Firmware Upgrades 60 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide 2. Click the Br owse (...) b utton to na vigate to the tar get directory in the Br owse F or F older dialog (FIG. 53).  The selected directory path is displayed in the Se nd T o NetLinx Device dialog ( Location text box).  Assuming that [...]

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    UDM-RX02N Firmware Upgrades 61 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide 3. Select the appropriate *. KIT file from the Fi l e s list. 4. Enter the Device and System ID num bers for the host UDM-0808-SIG in the Device and System te xt boxes.  During the upgrade process, the left most front panel LED(s) will blink, [...]

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    UDM-RX02N Firmware Upgrades 62 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide[...]

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    UDM-RX02N IR File Transfers 63 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-RX02N IR File Transfers Overview The NetLinx Studio software application (av ailable for free download from www .amx.com) provides the ability to transfer IR Library f iles to a NetLinx device such as the UDM-RX02N Receiv er . In the case of UDM[...]

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    UDM-RX02N IR File Transfers 64 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Use this tab if the f ile(s) you w ant to transfer are no t included in the open W orkspac e. This tab consis ts of a display of the different types of fi les that can be transferred to the Mast er or System de vices on the bus. 3. Select the ty pe [...]

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    UDM-RX02N IR File Transfers 65 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide 8. Click OK to close the Sele ct F iles F or F ile T ransfer dialog, and return to the F ile T ransfer dialog. The IR file should no w appear in the Files T o Send queue (FIG. 59). 9. Click Send to transfer the file.  If the Host UDM-0808-SIG [...]

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    UDM-RX02N IR File Transfers 66 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide[...]

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    UDM-RC05 Multi-Format IR Rem ote Control 67 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-RC05 Multi-Format IR Remote Control Overview The UDM-0808-SIG comes with one UDM-RC05 Mu lti-Format IR Remote Control (FG1402-70). IR Codes / UDM-RC05 Pushbuttons FIG. 60 provides the IR Codes associ ated with each pushb utton on th[...]

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    UDM-RC05 Multi-Forma t IR Remote Control 68 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide UDM-RC05 - IR Codes IR Code Function Descr iption Source A N/A Source B N/A Source C N/A Source D N/A Source E N/A Source F N/A Source G N/A Source H N/A Skip back N/A Skip forward N/A TV N/A USER N/A 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 10 10 Ne[...]

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    UDM-RC05 Multi-Format IR Rem ote Control 69 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide Using the UDM-RC05 for Video Compensation The UDM-RC05 can also be used with UDM-RX02N recei vers for video compensation (FIG. 61):  Enter setup mode - press MENU, then AMX  Exit setup mode - EXIT  Red ske w increase -[...]

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    UDM-RC05 Multi-Forma t IR Remote Control 70 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide[...]

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    UDM-ABB-8-SIG Audio Breakout Box 71 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide UDM-ABB-8-SIG Audio Breakout Box Overview The UDM-ABB-8-SIG Audio Break out Box ( FG1402-60 ) deliv ers analog and digital audio, buffered and cascaded from the output side of an upstream UDM- 0808-SIG Hub . The Audio Brea kout Box (ABB) allo w[...]

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    UDM-ABB-8-SIG Audio Breakout Box 72 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Product Specifications Connecting the UDM-ABB-8-SIG to an UDM-0808-SIG Use a UDM-EXP01 Cascade cable (F G1402-71) to connect the ABB to the UDM-0808-SIG Hub that will provide the audio sources (FIG . 63), as described belo w: 1. Connect a UDM-E[...]

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    UDM-ABB-8-SIG Audio Breakout Box 73 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide 2. Connect the other end of the Ca scade Cable to the appropriate A UDIO IN port on the ABB ( 1-4 or 5-8 ):  Use the A UDIO IN port labeled 1-4 to connect to the CASCADE 1-4 (OUT) port on the UDM Hub .  Use the A UDIO IN port labele[...]

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    UDM-ABB-8-SIG Audio Breakout Box 74 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Va r i a b l e s :  I# = Input number (initial 'I' may be omitted): 1-8 = Inputs A-H (on the UDM Hub)  F# = Output (on the UDM Hub) to follow selector: " INPUT " = local input (default setting) " PORT "[...]

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    UDM-ABB-8-SIG Audio Breakout Box 75 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide "SAI" Send Command Use the " SAI" Send Command to configu re a spec if ic audio input to accept signals of a certain type, and set the source as either a local source (de vices connected direc tly to the inputs A-H on the UD[...]

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    UDM-ABB-8-SIG Audio Breakout Box 76 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide[...]

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    Cascading Hubs 77 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide Cascading Hubs Overview The UDM-0808-SIG features Cascade In/Out connect ors which allow one UDM-0808-SIG to pass its inputs to another UDM-0808-SIG. This casc ade port can also be used to connect the UDM-0808-SIG to the UDM-ABB-8-SIG Audio Breakout Box. The UDM[...]

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    Cascading Hubs 78 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Cascading Guidelines Maximum Number of Cascaded 0808 Hubs Due to the analog nature of the UDM-0808-SIG, the casc ade limits of the produ ct depend on how it is used. As a general rule, AMX recommends li miting the number of casc aded units to 3, unless the syste[...]

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    Cascading Hubs 79 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide Maximizing Performance Of Cascaded UDM-0808-SIG Hubs  At cable runs longer than 100m, the RX unit should be powered usin g a local po wer supply .  When tw o VGA signals are placed on adjacent input s (e.g. A and B, B and C, C and D), they should be [...]

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    Cascading Hubs 80 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide  The audio for these sources, in a ddition to being sent do wn the Ca t 5 will also be output on their respecti ve outputs on the Audio Break out Box. In the example sho wn in FIG. 70:  The UDM-0808-SIG has been commanded to r oute Source 1 to Output[...]

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    Cascading Hubs 81 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide Cascading Two Hu bs - Cable Connection s 1. Attach one end of the UDM Cascad e cable to th e CASCADE OUT port on the Source Hub . The Source Hub provides the video source that will be cascaded to the T arget Hub (FIG. 71). 2. Attach the other end of the UDM Casc[...]

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    Cascading Hubs 82 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide Configuring the Source Hub In a cascaded Hub installation, the first UDM-0808-SIG Hub in the ch ain must be conf igured as the "Source" Hub . Subsequent downstream Hubs must in turn be conf igured as "T arget" hubs, and should follo w a top ([...]

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    Cascading Hubs 83 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide Configuring the Hub as a Target Hub In a cascaded Hub installation, downst ream Hubs must be conf igured as "T arget" hubs, and should follo w a top (Source) to bottom (T arget #1, T arg et #2, T arget #3) conf iguration. "MMOFF" Send Com man[...]

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    Cascading Hubs 84 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB-8-SIG Operation /Refer ence Guide  C# = Cascade select or - if present ass ume CASCADE, if not assume LOCAL  " LOCAL "  " CASCADE " Example 1: SEND_COMMAND dvUDM,"'SVI0TCVBSC'" Sets all Inputs to CVBS from cascaded inputs. Example 2: SEND[...]

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    Appendix 85 UDM-0808-SIG, UDM-RX02N and UDM-ABB- 8-SIG Operation /Reference Guide Appendix Ascii / Hex Conversion Devi ces are typically con trolled either by using ascii te xt strings or us ing the HEX equiv alent. Control codes can be entered using ASCII, HEX or a combination of both where certain ASCII codes are diff icult to enter (e.g. carriag[...]

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