Ultra Wide Bandwidth HDTV 9 x 9 1 RU Matrix Switch

                          Accepts Any Remote Control, RS-232, or Ethernet

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Ever wished you could view full quality HDTV throughout your house without a closet full of equipment in every room?  VMX99 integrates everything you need to distribute all your HDTV video to all the displays throughout your home. 

VMX99 is the smallest 9x9 rack mountable matrix switch on the the market.  We save you precious rack space without sacrificing performance.  VMX99 further simplifies integration by adding a full featured Ethernet control port.

The VMX99 has the following features

1. 9 input HDTV component video sets
2. 9 independently controllable HDTV component video output sets
3. Remote IR control with Zerokey code learning ability
4. RS-232 input for serial control
5. Ethernet control port supporting TCP/UDP/DHCP/HTTP
6. Flash based micro controller which allows firmware updates over the RS-232 port or Ethernet
7. Professional quality video amps capable of driving cables up to 300'
8. Designed and tested to pass all video signals up to and including 1080p
9. Slim 1 RU steel rack mountable case
10. Optional rack mounting ears

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Flexible control options

VMX99 can be controlled by several methods, you can choose the one the best fits your home theater control scheme.

1. Manual control using the front panel buttons
2. IR control using a programmable remote.  You can download the Pronto codes needed here.  The raw Hex format is here.
3. IR control using your standard remote.  Zerokey can learn any remote keys to control VMX99
4. RS-232 control with a PC or your existing home theater controller.  RS-232 programming guide here
5. Ethernet control using TCP or HTTP protocols
6. Ethernet control using any web browser on the network.

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Video distribution

VMX99 is the ideal amplifier for driving long video cables in your home.  Many vendors claim their products can do this, but very few can accomplish this without distortion of the video.  The most important amplifier design factors in driving long cables are source impedance matching, output connector quality, amplifier bandwidth, and amplifier current drive and slew rate.  Our amplifier uses the best components for all these, resulting in the best signal distribution you can get.  If you are interested in video distribution, please see our information page for more tips on optimizing your network for zero distortion.

Control VMX99 using a web browser

VMX99 can be fully controlled using a standard web browser.  This allows you to use any networked PC, or even your iPhone, to control your matrix.  An example of the control page can be sere here.

ZeroKey technology

The remote control interface can use ZeroKey infrared code cloning to map any remote control key to each of the inputs & outputs.   ZeroKey technology is compatible with virtually all remote controls, and does not interfere with the normal operation of the remote.  Please see our quick start guide for a description of how to program for an IR remote using ZeroKey.

ZeroKey programming is stored in flash memory, and you will not need to reprogram even if you lose power.  If you buy a new remote in the future, don't worry, the VMX99 can be reprogrammed as much as you like.

This product is covered by our 100% risk free guarantee and our standard warranty.

Upgradeable firmware

VMX99 supports firmware updates over the RS-232 or Ethernet port.  Future updates will add the capability to control all our new products over the expansion port. Follow this link for more information.

Unit includes:

• VMX99 HDTV matrix switch as pictured
• 12V DC desktop power supply
• Owners manual
• 3 year warranty

Specifications:

• 27 High bandwidth analog inputs 
      75Ohm terminated at all frequencies
      Gold plated matched low impedance RCA jacks
      1Vpp nominal input swing (Ypbpr) or 1.3Vpp (Cvbs)   4Vpp maximum  (DC invariant)
      DC rejection via capacitive coupling
      Crosstalk < -80 dB
• 27 High bandwidth analog outputs  
     Source impedance 75 Ohms
     Gold plated matched low impedance RCA jacks
     All output sets individually controllable/switchable
     Selectable AC or DC output coupling
     High performance amplifier capable of driving over 300ft of coax cable per output
     2V/V gain to properly drive output load termination (zero effective gain at display)
     -3dB bandwidth > 100 Mhz
• IR receiver (front)
• Ethernet control port supporting TCP/UDP/DHCP/HTTP
• RS-232 control input (3.5mm female stereo)
• Internal design
      Flash programmable micro controller enables ZeroKey remote technology
      Ultra wide bandwidth integrated buffered t-switch matrix prevents crosstalk or signal distortion
      Independent professional quality video amplifiers for best performance
      High reliability capacitors and self resetting fuse protection for long life
      Designed and manufactured in the USA
  
• Housing
      Black steel rack mountable housing   17" x 13" x 1.75"   (1 RU)

Online manual (word document)   IR remote programming guide       

VMX family coupling change instructions

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