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HDMI® 4x4 M A T R I X over Cat5e/Cat6 with POE Receivers Vanco Part Number EVMX44QI HDMI® 4 x 4 Matrix Selector Switch over Cat5e/Cat6 with POE Receivers www.vanco1.com • 800.626.6445...
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DEAR CUSTOMER Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. This product is 100% inspected and tested in the United States to verify HDMI performance parameters.
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INTRODUCTION The EVMX44QI is a professional HD 4x4 video matrix which can accept 4 HD HDMI signal inputs (Blu-ray, STB, etc.), and route them through 4-mirrored outputs either via HDMI or through a single Cat5e/6 using the provided receiver(s). The system supports POE so that the receiver(s) do not require a power supply since it is provided over the category cable by the matrix.
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 12 12 12 12 1. Local IR receiver window 2. UTP extender receiver link status 3. HDMI output link status 4. Selected source indictors for HDMI output A, B, C and D 5. Output selection buttons for HDMI output A, B, C and D 6.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM Source Source IR RX HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI Cat5e/6 HDMI HDMI Cat5e/6 Cat5e/6 Cat5e/6 EVRX2006 IR TX IR TX EVRX2006 HDTV HDTV HDTV CONNECT AND OPERATE Before installation • Prepare place for installing system • The matrix should be far away from electromagnetic disturbance sources such as AC motors, electro- soldering, fluorescents, microwave ovens, etc.
OPERATION AND CONTROL The product has 4 HDMI inputs, and 4 HDMI/UTP outputs that are fully HDMI and HDCP compliant. 4 HDMI/ UTP outputs can select any one of 4 HDMI different inputs, or same HDMI inputs. The user can control 4x4 matrix by front panel buttons, IR remote, RS232 or local 100M LAN Ethernet port.in clear view to receive an infrared signal from the remote handset used to control the display outputs.
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The bi-directional IR system allows you to control the source that is connected to the extender unit, from the display; or the display from the source, not simultaneously. There are two important things to note when setting up the IR system: 1.
CONFIG Switch Please see below table to set the matrix with different configuration mode by front panel CONFIG switch. Switch # ON Choose the higher definition display terminal’s Choose the lower definition display EDID forward to source terminal’s EDID forward to source Power over UTP function is ON Power over UTP function is OF EDID dynamic selection will be done only with...
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Input Selection and Mapping 1. I/O: Select the input: Click “Send” to change the I/O setting 2. Save Mapping: Select Mapping(1-8) 3. Preset mapping: Select Mapping(1-8), Click “Send” button to recall previous mapping which are saved Rename I/O Button 1. Rename I/O: Rename output/input 2.
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View EDID Click “View / Create” button, display “EDID Analysis” popup menu 2. Select Input or HDMI output, then read EDID and analysis You can also load EDID file for analysis Create EDID: a) Click “View / Create” button, display “EDID Analysis”...
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GUI USER GUIDE You can update firmware as below 1. Choose the corresponding serial port, then click “open” button to open serial port: 2. Click “System” label, enter Firmware update interface, Click “LoadFile” button in “Host MCU FW Update” Combo box 3.
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5. Click “start” button in “Host MCU FW Update” Combo box, The status bar at GUI left bottom corner will show information “Start to connect … Pls restart the machine.”, what you do is to power down matrix, then power on, wait for the firmware automatic update 6.
4. If you are still encountering issues, attempt the “hot-plug concept. With all of the HDMI cables disconnected, turn on the source and plug in the HDMI cable into it’s output, then power up the Vanco unit and plug the HDMI cable into it’s input, finally turn on the display and plug the HDMI cable from the receiver into it.
If repairs are needed during the warranty period the purchaser will be required to provide a sales receipt/sales invoice or other acceptable proof of purchase to the seller of this equipment. The seller will then contact Vanco regarding warranty repair or replacement.
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