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A New Class of Audio and HDMI Video Distrbution Switchers

UltraMatrix Designer’s Guide

Table of ContentsIntroduction ……………......………………………………………….................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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ELAN’s UltraMatrix series of audio and video switchers breaks new ground, allowing unprece-dented fl exibility when creating centralized distribution music and high performance video sys-tems. The UltraMatrix switchers were developed specifi cally with integrated audio and video proj-ects in mind. Audio centric features were included that provide enhanced end user experience put/output confi gurations 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 amplifi er.

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 fl exibility your installations require. One box greatly simplifi es wiring and program-ming 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 confi guration options of the ELAN UltraMatrix series switchers. Other than specifi c input and output quantities, all three UltraMatrix switchers are the same. Same features, same performance, same confi gu-ration.

UltraMatrix FundamentalsUltraMatrix 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 chas-sis, 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.

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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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 com-patible 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 con-verted 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 over-ride 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 re-mote 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 IREach 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 connect-ing 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 applica-tion 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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AUDIOAnalog 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.

OUTPUTS INPUTS HDBaseT HDMI Coaxial AnalogHDMI • • • •†ARP • • • •†Optical SPDIF • • • •†Coaxial SPDIF • • • •†Analog •* •* •* •

*requiresmirroredanalog&digitalzoneoutputs†2chPCMonly

If you prefer a written explanation of the chart;

•Anyformatdigitalinputmayberoutedtoanydigitaloutput

•Any2chPCMdigitalinputmayberoutedtoanyanalogoutput

•Ifyouwishtorouteananaloginputtoadigitaloutputthedigitaloutput must mirror an analog output. This is due to the fact that UltraMatrix switchers only have Analog to Digital converters on the analog outputs.

•ARPconvertsanalogto2chPCMwhileitleavesadigitalinputin 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 fi rst 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.

AVRUltraMatrix

bluray

satellite

roku

Zone 2

streamer

All zone outs

streamer 1streamer 2bluraysatelliteroku


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Zone x Out UltraMatrixAVR

Zone x Out

Zone x Out

Yes No

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.

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 “In-put 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 ConversionUltraMatrix 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 con-necting 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.

UltraMatrixAVR

Zone x Out UltraMatrixAVR

Zone x Out

Zone x Out

Yes NoInput 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! configu-rator 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 chan-nels. 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 an-alog 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 digi-tal 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 ZonesOften 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 speak-ers 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 inter-face, 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 Chan-nel 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 Inde-pendent. 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 sim-ply 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 set-tings 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 2zonegroups •gMV88 4zonegroups •gMV1616 8zonegroups


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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 for-mats 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 ex-change. 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 dedicat-ed 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 WORKSHEETINPUTS 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p

HDMI 1 Samsung Blu-ray

HDMI 2 DirecTV Satt 1


HDMI 4 Roku 3

HDMI 5 Xbox One

HDMI 6

OUTPUTSHDMI 1 Samsung 46"

HDBASET 1

HDMI 2 Samsung 55"

HDBASET 2

HDMI LG 60"

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.

COMPATIBLE RESOLUTION

DEVICES

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 WORKSHEETINPUTS 2ch PCM Dolby Dgt DTS DD TrueHD DTS Master

HDMI 1 Samsung Blu-ray



HDMI 4 Roku 3

HDMI 5 Xbox One

HDMI 6

OUTPUTSHDMI 1 Samsung 46"

HDBASET 1

HDMI 2 Samsung 55"

HDBASET 2

HDMI LG 60" via Integra AVR

HDBASET 3 Epson Projector

HDMI 4 Sony 24"

HDBASET 4

COMPATIBLE FORMAT

DEVICES

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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VideoHDBaseT 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 specifi cations have not been fi nalized 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).

AudioHDBaseT 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.

EthernetHDBaseT supports 100Mb Ethernet, enabling communication between televisions, sound systems, computers, and other CE devices as well as access to any stored mul-timedia 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.

ControlHDBaseT 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.

PowerUp 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 ArchitectureHDBaseT 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 perfor-mance. 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.

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 termina-tion and prior to system connection.


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T568B COLOR CODING STANDARD

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2

3

4

5

6

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AREA APPLICATIONSScenario 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.

TV

Roku 3

Xbox

BluRayHDRE

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

Optical Out

Serial Control

LAN

Scenario 1

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.

TV

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

Optical Out

Serial Control

LAN

AVRHDRE

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Scenario 3 – Here we utilize the ARP as an audio source return for a local Blue-tooth 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.


TV

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

Optical Out

Serial Control

LAN

HDRE

BlueTooth Receiver

Scenario 3

TV

HDRS

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

Optical Out

Serial Control

LAN

Scenario 4

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.


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HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

Optical Out

Serial Control

LAN

HDRE

Scenario 5

4K Source

TV

HDRE

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

Optical Out

Serial Control

LAN

Scenario 6

Xbox

BluRay

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 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.



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HDRE

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

Optical Out

Serial Control

LAN

Scenario 6

Xbox

BluRay

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 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.


TV

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

Optical Out

Serial Control

LAN

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TV

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

Optical Out

Serial Control

LAN

AVRHDRE

Scenario 8

Xbox

BluRay

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 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.

TV

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

Optical Out

Serial Control

LAN

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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.


TVZone 3

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

Optical Out

lR Control

LAN

Scenario 10

AVR

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TVZone 2HDMI

TVZone 5HDMI

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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.


120" Projection TVVideo Zone 1

60" LCDVideo Zone 3

60" LCDVideo Zone 2

60" LCDVideo Zone 4

60" LCDVideo Zone 5

60" LCDVideo Zone 6

60" LCDVideo Zone 7

60" LCDVideo Zone 8

60" LCDVideo Zone 9

60" LCDVideo Zone 10







HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRSHDRS

HDRS

Main RoomZone 1 - Master

West DiningZone 2Sub to 1

East DiningZone 3Sub to 1

Party RoomZone 3Sub to 1

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120" Projection TVVideo Zone 1

60" LCDVideo Zone 3

60" LCDVideo Zone 2

60" LCDVideo Zone 4

60" LCDVideo Zone 5

60" LCDVideo Zone 6

60" LCDVideo Zone 7

60" LCDVideo Zone 8

60" LCDVideo Zone 9








HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRS

HDRSHDRS

HDRS

Main RoomZone 1Group 1

West DiningZone 2Group 1

East DiningZone 3Group 1

Party RoomZone 3Group 1

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Index

Audio Return Path (ARP)................................................................................... pg 6EDID Management ……........………........................................................... pg 11HDBaseT Receivers ……………….............................................................. pg 13HDBaseT …………….................................……………............................ pg 13HDMI as Audio Zone ………………....................................................………pg 8HDMI Audio Breakout ……………..............................................…............… pg 6Input Format Conversion ………….…..............................................................pg 7Input Level Matching ……………………....................................................... pg 7Input Mixer ………………………..........................….................................. pg 8Inputs Audio …………………………………......................................... pg 3 Page/DB ……………………………............................................. pg 3 Video ……………………………................................................. pg 3Lip Sync …………………………………................................................... pg 7Outputs Audio ………………………………............................................. pg 5 Control …………………………....................……....................... pg 4 Video ………………………….........................……........…........ pg 4Sub Zoning ………………………………………....................................... pg 9Whole House Music (WHM) ……………........................................................ pg 10Zone Channel Balance ………………........................................................… pg 9Zone Channel Mix ………………………….................................................. pg 9Zone Grouping ………………………………........................................….. pg 10Zone On Volume Min/Max ………….............................……........................... pg 9Zone Tone Controls & EQ …………………..................................................... pg 9


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Specifications and descriptions subject to change due to product upgrades and improvements.

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Appendix ASell sheets for UltraMatrix switchers and HDRE / HDRS receivers

UltraMatrix Family data sheet


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©2015 ELAN • PETALUMA, CA USA • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

With a 25 year history

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

through architectural speakers simply wasn’t a

development requirement of this type of gear.

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

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.

INTEGRATION IN THE KEY OF g!

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.

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.

For additional information please consult the

UltraMatrix Designers Guide.

UltraMatrix Series A/V Switchers

ORDER NO. gMV64, gMV88, gMV1616INTERNATIONAL ORDER NO. gMV64, gMV88, gMV1616

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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.

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.

Audio sources are accommodated no matter

what their output format. The gMV64 is

compatible with analog, optical digital and

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.

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.

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.

The ELAN gMV64 Audio & Video Matrix Switch – fl exibility beyond “the norm”.

ORDER NO. gMV64INTERNATIONAL ORDER NO. gMV64

gMV64 Audio & Video Matrix Switch

FEATURES

§ HDMI 1.4a inputs with Audio Breakout

§ HDBaseT/HDMI mirrored outputs

§ Audio Return Program (ARP) over HDBaseT

§ Input format conversion

§ Input level matching

§ Advanced EDID Management

§ Lip Sync Adjustment (Both Source and Zone)

§ Zone Tone Controls and EQ

§ Zone Grouping & Sub-Zoning

§ Zone Channel Mix

INPUTS OUTPUTS

HDBaseT HDMI Coaxial Analog

HDMI • • • • †

ARP • • • •

Optical SPDIF • • • • †

Coaxial SPDIF • • • • †

Analog • * • * • * •

* requires mirrored analog & digital zone outputs

† 2ch PCM only

(Stereo/Dual Left/Dual Right/Mono)

§ Zone Volume Min/Max

§ Zone Channel Balance

§ International Voltage (120/240V 50/60Hz) Compatible

§ Serial, IR, & Ethernet distribution to every HDBaseT zone

§ Convenient g! Confi gurator based programming

§ Rack Mount Hardware Included

§ Works exclusively with ELAN g! gSC series controllers

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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.

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.




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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The ELAN gMV88 provides you the flexibility,

reliability, simplicity, performance and user

experience that your most demanding projects

require.

The ELAN gMV88 maximum fl exibility for a changing world.



FEATURES










§ Zone Channel Mix (Stereo/Dual Left/Dual Right/Mono)

INPUTS OUTPUTS


HDMI • • • • †

ARP • • • •



Analog • * • * • * •


† 2ch PCM only








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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.




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

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.

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

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.

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 gMV1616 provides you the flexibility,

reliability, simplicity, performance and user

experience that your most demanding projects

require.

The ELAN gMV1616, incomparable fl exibility and confi guration simplicity for your most demanding projects.



FEATURES










§ Zone Channel Mix (Stereo/Dual Left/Dual Right/Mono)

INPUTS OUTPUTS


HDMI • • • • †

ARP • • • •



Analog • * • * • * •


† 2ch PCM only








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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 FunctionalityThe 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.

Performance and Flexibility

ORDER NO. HDRE/HDRS

HDRE/HDRS HDBaseT Receivers

HDRE and HDRS are available internationally

HDRSHDRSHDRS

UltraMatrix

HDRE vs. HDRSBoth 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.

HDRS

HDRE

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Coax SPDIF Coax SPDIF

Audio Inputs Audio Outputs

Analog Analog

Optical SPDIF

HDMI SPDIF

ARP SPDIF

DSPA/D D/A

HDMI SPDIF

2CH PCM ONLY

This drawing represents one UltraMatrix audio switching section. The switcher has one of these sections for each analog output.

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