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User Manual

Matrix Switcher

4x4 / 6x2
HX-2544 / HX-2562
V.2016HX-254462.00
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  • Page 1: Matrix Switcher

    User Manual Matrix Switcher 4x4 / 6x2 HX-2544 / HX-2562 V.2016HX-254462.00...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS All rights reserved by C&C TECHNIC TAIWAN CO., LTD. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from the product manufacturer. Changes are periodically made to the information in this document. They will be incorporated in subsequent editions.

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Follow all instructions marked on the device during using. Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water. It is better to keep it in a dry environment. Place the device on a stable surface (example cart, stand, table, etc.). The system should be installed indoor only.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Copyright and Trademarks ......................1 Before You Begin .......................... 2 Table of Contents .......................... 3 Table of Figures ..........................5 Chapter 1 Overview........................6 1.1 Introduction ........................6 1.2 Packing ..........................7 Chapter 2 Features ........................8 Chapter 3 Specifications ......................
  • Page 5 Appendix C RS-232 Communication Protocol ............... 45 C-1 Host Request ....................... 45 C-1.1 Device Byte ....................... 45 C-1.2 Request Byte ....................46 C-1.3 Index Byte ......................48 C-1.4 Value Byte ......................49 C-1.5 Byte 5 – Check Byte ..................50 C-2 Device ACK Packet .....................

  • Page 6: Table Of Figures

    TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1-1 HX-2544 ........................6 Figure 1-2 HX-2562 ........................6 Figure 4-1 HX-2544 with 1U Rack-Mount ................10 Figure 4-2 HX-2562 with 1U Rack-Mount ................10 Figure 4-3 Mount the Device in the Rack ................10 Figure 5-1 HX-2544 Front Panel ....................11 Figure 5-2 HX-2562 Front Panel ....................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Overview

    CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW 1.1 Introduction The HX-2544/2562 Matrix switcher is a high performance HDMI switching equipment combining with video and audio. It is used for input/output cross switching of image signals. It can also transmit images input separately to each multi-output equipments, thereby minimizing signal attenuation and ensuring high definition, integrating high fidelity graphics and audio signal output.

  • Page 8: Packing

    1.2 Packing HDMI Matrix Switcher x 1 (HX-2544 or HX-2562) Power Adapter x 1 - HX-2544: 12V/5A - HX-2562: 12V/1.25A RS-232 Communication Connected Cable x 1 LAN Line x 1 HDMI Cable x 1 IR Receiver Cable x 1 IR Blaster Cable x 1...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Features

    CHAPTER 2 FEATURES Support 4x4 or 6x2 fixed I/O interfaces Mixed use HDMI cables for input and output connections HDCP Compliant Support HDR EDID management (Copy from OUT port 1) Memory control can up to 4 sets Support resolution up to 4K x 2K@60Hz (8-bit) or 1080P@60Hz (12-bit) Support original 3D pass through Support High Definition Audio (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD MA) Fast response time for channel switch...

  • Page 10: Chapter 3 Specifications

    CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS Hardware HX-2544: HDMI Type A x 4 Input Connector HX-2562: HDMI Type A x 6 HX-2544: HDMI Type A x 4 Output Connector HX-2562: HDMI Type A x 2 RS-232 Connector DB9 Female LAN Connector RJ45 8 Pins Dip Switcher...

  • Page 11: Chapter 4 Installation

    Figure 4-1 HX-2544 with 1U Rack-Mount Figure 4-2 HX-2562 with 1U Rack-Mount Use the screws provided with the rack and a screw driver to firmly tighten the device in the rack to prevent working lose due to vibration on the rack.

  • Page 12: Chapter 5 Front/Rear Panels

    CHAPTER 5 FRONT/REAR PANELS 5.1 Front Panel HX-2544 supports up to 4 Input and 4 Output switching keys on the Front Panel allowing you to switch signal quickly. Figure 5-1 HX-2544 Front Panel HX-2562 supports up to 6 Input and 2 Output switching keys on the Front Panel allowing you to switch signal quickly.
  • Page 13 “ALL” key and then press the “OFF” key to disable all the displayed switching settings. In addition to switching port menu, press “OFF” key can return to the main screen during implementing in other menu. EDID: FHD (fix mode) and OUT1 (access the first output channel) selection key. FHD Mode: The Matrix Switcher supplies a set of fixed EDID values to support up to only 1080P high performance TV.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    5.2 Rear Panel HX-2544 supports up to 4 input and 4 output HDMI Type A jacks on the rear panel, each female terminals form the signal input/output jacks. The HX-2544 signal input/output terminal channels are numbered as IN1~4/OUT1~4 channels. Figure 5-3 HX-2544 Rear Panel The HX-2562 supports up to 6 input and 2 output HDMI Type A jacks on the rear panel, each female terminals form the signal input/output jacks.
  • Page 15 IR EXT: This is used to connect the IR Receiver Cable for the Matrix Switcher Remote Controller. Refer to 6.4 IR EXT Connection. IN1~4 (HX-2544) or 1~6 (HX-2562): Matrix Switcher Input jacks are connected to the Blu-ray players, DVD players, STBs or other source devices. HDMI Type A: Pin Definitions:...

  • Page 16: Chapter 6 Connections

    CHAPTER 6 CONNECTIONS Figure 6-1 HX-2544 Connections Figure 6-2 HX-2562 Connections...

  • Page 17: Input/Output Connections

    6.1 Input/Output Connections Use the HDMI connecting cable to connect the Input/Output serial jack (IN1 ~ IN4 or 6) to the HDMI jack of the Blu-ray/DVD player/graphics workstations/number displays. Figure 6-3 Input Connections Figure 6-4 Output Connections...

  • Page 18: Matrix Switcher Remote Control

    6.2 Matrix Switcher Remote Control The Matrix Switcher provides standard RS-232 and LAN communication ports. Beside the front panel for key switching operation, you can also use the RS-232 or LAN communication port to carry out remote operation. 6.2.1 RS-232 Use the RS-232 connecting cable to connect the computer serial communication port (COM1 or COM2) to the RS-232 communication port of the Matrix Switcher.

  • Page 19: Figure 6-6A Rs-232 - From Female Db9 (Pc) To Male Db9 (Matrix)

    The Matrix RS-232 port is defined by DCE. Figure 6-6a RS-232 – From Female DB9 (PC) to Male DB9 (Matrix) Figure 6-6b RS-232 – From Female DB9 (PC) to Male DB9 (Matrix) Figure 6-7 RS-232 – From Female DB25 (PC) to Male DB9 (Matrix)

  • Page 20: Rj45 Lan Port

    6.2.2 RJ45 LAN Port This Matrix Switcher supports a network RJ45 registered jack using 8P8C modular connector, which specifies the physical male and female connectors as well as the pin assignments of the wires in a telephone cable. (A common LAN cable is available.) That allowing you to control all series connected devices through PC Browser.

  • Page 21: Ir Pass-Through Connection

    6.3 IR Pass-Through Connection The Matrix Switcher provides an IR Receiver Cable and IR Blaster Cable accessories for IR pass-through. IR Receiver Cable can be connected to IR Rx ports or IR EXT on the rear panel. On the other hand, IR Blaster Cable can be connected to IR Tx ports on the rear panel.

  • Page 22: Ir Ext Connection

    6.4 IR EXT Connection The Matrix Switcher provides an IR Receiver Cable for more convenient to react to the Matrix Switcher Remote Controller. If it is difficult for you to aim at IR Receiver on the front panel due to the location of Matrix switcher, please connect IR Receiver Cable to the IR EXT port located on the rear panel for optional position.

  • Page 23: Dip Switcher

    6.6 DIP Switcher Figure 6-13 DIP Switcher A. DIP Switcher Pin 1: Switch between RS-232 port and LAN port connection. ON: RS-232 OFF: LAN B. DIP Switcher Pin 2: Reset the web server IP address to the factory default value. The steps are as below: 1.

  • Page 24: Chapter 7 Remote Configurations

    5. Press Enter Please switch the DIP Switcher PIN 1 to DOWN for LAN configuration. The command examples for this chapter are for HX-2544 reference. 7.1.1 Command List and Reboot Once the connection with Switcher is established, the Telnet prompt screen will appear, type help [Enter] to show the command list.

  • Page 25: Ip/Telnet Configuration

    Display the TCP/IP configuration HX-2544> ipconfig [Enter] Current IP: 192.168.0.3 Current IP Mask: 255.255.255.0 Current Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Renew the IP Address HX-2544> setip [ip addr] [Enter] [ip addr]: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Example: Set IP address: 192.168.0.2 HX-2544> setip 192.168.0.2 [Enter] HX-2544> setip IP address: 192.168.0.2 Renew the Subnet Mask HX-2544>...
  • Page 26 Example: Set gateway address: 192.168.0.1 HX-2544> setgateway 192.168.0.1 [Enter] HX-2544> setgateway Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Renew the DNS Servers HX-2544> setdns [ip addr] [Enter] [ip addr]: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Example: Set DNS IP address: 192.168.0.1 HX-2544> setdns 8.8.8.8 [Enter] HX-2544> setdns DNS IP:8.8.8.8 Set DHCP Enable or Disable HX-2544>...

  • Page 27: Device Configuration

    Output 02: Input = 02 Output 03: Input = 01 2. Set all outputs to accept signals come from input 1. HX-2544> route 0 1 [Enter] or HX-2544>route 1 [Enter] Output 01: Input = 01 Output 02: Input = 01...
  • Page 28 Route the next n output to the specified input yyn, n<=4. Example: Set output port sequentially to the corresponding input 3 and 4. HX-2544> route 1 3 4 [Enter] Output 01: Input = 03 Output 02: Input = 04 Display the input and output link status HX-2544>...
  • Page 29 EDID management HX-2544Z> edid <edid> [Enter] <edid>: select edid source, 0: default 1080P, 1: copy port1, 2: 4K30, 3: 4K60 Example: HX-2544> edid 1 [Enter] Input 01: EDID = 01 Input 02: EDID = 01 Input 03: EDID = 01...

  • Page 30: Av Matrix Protocol Command

    7.1.4 AV Matrix Protocol Command Figure 7-4 AV Matrix Protocol Command Send AV Matrix protocol command <API> HX-2544> avm <instruction> <index> <value> [Enter] <instruction>: AVM Protocol Byte 2 <index>: AVM Protocol Byte 3 <value>: AVM Protocol Byte 4...

  • Page 31: Rs-232 Commands

    7.2 RS-232 Commands You can also operate and configure the Switcher via a remote terminal session using RS-232. Follow the steps as below to log into the Switcher by means of a RS-232 session (the example as below is for Hyper Terminal): 1.

  • Page 32: Commands List And Status

    7.2.1 Commands List and Status Once the connection with Switcher is established, type help in the Hyper Terminal screen to show the command list. Show the command list Figure 7-5 Command List Show the Status of Your Switcher Figure 7-6 Switcher Status...

  • Page 33: Hdmi Command

    7.2.2 HDMI Command HDMI Output Setup Command Figure 7-7 HDMI Output Setup Command Example: Set output 1 signal comes from input 5. Figure 7-8 HDMI Output Setup Command - Example 7.2.3 EDID Command EDID Setup Command Figure 7-9 EDID Setup Command Example: Set resolution copied from EDID output 2.

  • Page 34: Hdmi Output Resolution Commands

    7.2.4 HDMI Output Resolution Commands Figure 7-11 HDMI Output Resolution Setup Command Example: Figure 7-12 Resolution Setup Command - Example 7.2.5 Restore Default Command Restore to Factory Default Settings Figure 7-13 Restore Default Command...

  • Page 35: Chapter 8 Operation Examples

    CHAPTER 8 OPERATION EXAMPLES Example 1: Switch the NO.1 input signal to the NO.2 output channel. LCD Display Operation HX-2544 1. Press the NO.2 key of the output channel for 2 seconds, then the input channels will begin to HX-2562 flicker.
  • Page 36 Example 2: Switch the NO.1 and NO.2 input signals to NO.1 and NO.2 output channels. LCD Display Operation HX-2544 1. Press the NO.1 key of the output channel, then the input channel will begin to flicker. HX-2562 HX-2544 2. Press the NO.1 key of the Input channel.
  • Page 37 Example 3: “All” settings. LCD Display Operation HX-2544 1. Press the ALL key on the front panel, and then press the OFF key to cancel all the settings. HX-2562 2. Press ALL key then HX-2544 select input 4 that indicate all outputs will switch to selected inputs.
  • Page 38 Example 4: “STO” and “RCL” functions. LCD Display Operation HX-2544 1. Press the STO key on the front panel. The Store to Memory begins to flicker about 8 seconds. HX-2562 HX-2544 2. Press the IN1 key or OUT1 key to save the setting in the NO.1 memory...
  • Page 39 LCD Display Operation 4. Press the IN1 key or HX-2544 OUT1 key to Load the previously saving. HX-2562 Example 5: “STO” and “RCL” combinations – restore to factory default values. LCD Display Operation HX-2544 1. Press and hold the STO and...
  • Page 40 Example 6: “EDID” functions. LCD Display Operation HX-2544 Press the EDID key to switch OUT1, FHD, 4K30 and 4K60, refer to EDID. HX-2562 Example 7: “PLUG” functions. LCD Display Operation HX-2544 Press PLUG individually to show you the status of I/O jack. “O” is...
  • Page 41 Example 8: “INFO” function. LCD Display Operation HX-2544 Press the INFO key to show you the device information. HX-2562...

  • Page 42: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. What to do if LCD is fail in display? Answer: Check the connection of power cord is not loosening and the power cord is in a good status having no any damage. Check the power source is normally. 2.
  • Page 43 5. What to do if you sense the power leakage during plugging or unplugging of the input/output ports? Answer: It could be that the equipment power is not properly grounded. You must properly ground your equipment; otherwise product life can easily be shortened. 6.

  • Page 44: Appendix Amatrix Switcher Remote Controller

    APPENDIX MATRIX SWITCHER REMOTE CONTROLLER The Matrix Switcher supports a remote control interface allows you to control the channels and video features switch of Matrix Switcher through remote controller. Figure A-1 Matrix Switcher Remote Controller POWER, OSD, SCAN, , AUDIO, VIDEO and +10 keys are useless. ID key is the same as “INFO”...

  • Page 45: Appendix B Firmware Upgrade

    APPENDIX B FIRMWARE UPGRADE This Chapter will brief introduce you how to upgrade firmware on your web browser. For firmware upgrade, you have to upload the firmware file to your web server and then upload it to your device from web server. In order to avoid the error during upgrading, we suggest that it is better to contact your local agency for helping.

  • Page 46: Appendix C Rs-232 Communication Protocol

    APPENDIX C RS-232 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL This AV Matrix RS-232 communication protocol uses fixed length with 5 bytes of information as define below. The default baud rate is 9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bit and 1 stop bit. Command timeout is 300 milliseconds, and byte to byte timeout is 30 ms. Use the RS-232 connecting cable to connect the computer serial port to the RS-232 communication port of the Matrix Switcher.

  • Page 47: C-1.2 Request Byte

    C-1.2 Request Byte Request Byte (RB) Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Request Type (0 - 63) Request Type: Please refer to "Table - Host Request List". 0: Reserve, Always 0. Table - Host Request List Request Description...
  • Page 48 0x16 Control Audio Output Treble Output Level 0x17 Request Audio Output Treble Output Memory 0x18 Control Audio Output Subwoofer Output Level 0x19 Request Audio Output Subwoofer Output Memory 0x1C Control Audio Output Delay Low Output Delay1 0X1D Request Audio Output Delay Low Output Memory 0X1E...

  • Page 49: C-1.3 Index Byte

    C-1.3 Index Byte Index Byte (IB) Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Index Index: Please refer to "Table - Host Request List" and "Table - Command Index List". Table – Command Index List Index Description The output that will be selected.

  • Page 50: C-1.4 Value Byte

    C-1.4 Value Byte Value Byte (VB) Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Value Value: Please refer to "Table - Host Request List" and "Table - Command Value List". Table – Command Value List Value Description The input that will be connected.

  • Page 51: C-1.5 Byte 5 - Check Byte

    C-1.5 Byte 5 – Check Byte Check Byte (CB) Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 CRC (cyclic redundancy check) CRC: Host must send CRC code to follow the last byte. Example: 20 01 05 03 93 --- Device ID 0, Switch Video Output 6 to the Input 3.
  • Page 52 Example: BYTE BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0x23 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0x01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------ A ^ B 0x22 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 A ^ B = 0x23 ^ 0x01 = 0x22 CRC calculation for C Language command[0] = 0x20;...

  • Page 53: Device Ack Packet

    C-2 Device ACK Packet When the device receives supported commands comes from the host, and then will response with following ACK: Table – ACK Type List Ack Type Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 …...

  • Page 54: C-2.2 Ack Type B

    C-2.2 ACK Type B ACK Byte + LB + Index1 + Value1 + Index2 + Value2 +…..+ CRC Byte Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Device ID (0 – 31) Length for the total data bytes (Index + Value) IB n Index...

  • Page 55: C-2.3 Ack Type C

    C-2.3 ACK Type C ACK Byte + LB + Data 1 + Data 2 + CRC Byte (Total 5 Bytes) Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Device ID (0 – 31) Length for the total data bytes (This byte is always 2) DB 1 Data 1...

  • Page 56: C-2.4 Ack Type D

    C-2.4 ACK Type D ACK Byte + LB + INF + OP + IP + Name 1 + Name 2 + Name 3 +..+ CRC Byte Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Device ID (0 - 31) Length for the total data bytes (INFO +..+ Name n)

  • Page 57: C-2.5 Ack Type E

    C-2.5 ACK Type E ACK Byte + LB + EXTI + VIDI + AUDI + PLUG +..+ CRC Byte Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Device ID (0 - 31) Length for the total data bytes (EXINF +..+ DTMAX) LBMAX EXINF...
  • Page 58 TRE - Treble command flag. (Request 0x16 and 0x17) 1 - Support Treble command. 0 - Not support Treble command. SW - Subwoofer command flag. (Request 0x18 and 0x19) 1 - Support Subwoofer command. 0 - Not support Subwoofer command. DELAY –...

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