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J-TECH JTECH-4K88-EX-RX Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Website: www.jtechdigital.com
Toll Free: 1-888-610-2818[US]
Email: Support@jtechdigital.com
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J-Tech Digital
4K HDMI Distribution Hub
JTD-ID: 435

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Website: www.jtechdigital.com Toll Free: 1-888-610-2818[US] Email: Support@jtechdigital.com ® J-Tech Digital 4K HDMI Distribution Hub JTD-ID: 435...
  • Page 2 SAFETY AND NOTICE The JTECH-4K88-EX 4K HDMI Distribution Hub Control Path has been tested for conformity to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipment, the JTECH-4K88-EX should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................1 PACKAGE LIST ........................1 FEATURES ..........................2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ......................3 SYSTEM CONNECTION ......................6 IR REMOTE CONTROL ......................7 IR PASS-THROUGH CONTROL ....................8 SIGNAL SWITCHING ......................11 RS232 CONTROL ......................... 12 RS232 CONTROL COMMANDS .................... 14 TCP/IP CONTROL ........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    IR EYE, 8 IR OUT, 1 IR OUT ALL, 7 HDBaseT OUT, 1 HDMI OUT, 1 SPDIF OUT, 1 L&R RCA OUT, and TCP/IP, RS232 control port via phoenix connector. The JTECH-4K88-EX-RX is an HDBaseT Receiver that consists of the following inputs and outputs, 1 HDBaseT IN, 1 IR IN, 1 IR OUT and HDMI OUT. The receiver is powered directly by the Matrix Switcher.

  • Page 5: Features

    FEATURES HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that features 7 HDBaseT outputs and 1 HDMI output.  Supports HDCP 2.2, and is backwards compatible with previous version of HDCP  and HDMI. Transmits 4Kx2K @ 60Hz 4:2:0 up to 26 ft. (8m) via HDMI port and 131 ft. (40m) ...

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Front Panel INPUTS FIRMWARE 4K HDMI2.0 8X8 Matrix Extender / JTD-ID:435 OUTPUTS Name Description ① FIRMWARE Micro USB port for updating firmware. ② Power Indicator Red when DC power present or Standby Mode. 8 input selector buttons & 8 green indicators. Numbered ③...
  • Page 7 PANEL DESCRIPTION Name Description 7 x IR IN: Connect with IR receiver, fixed IR input for  the output, cannot be switched separately. It makes up an IR bi-directional transmission with the IR OUT ③ IR IN on the corresponding HDBaseT receiver. 1 x IR EYE: Connect with extended IR receiver, use ...
  • Page 8 PANEL DESCRIPTION HDBaseT Receiver Front & Rear Panel LINK HDCP HDMI OUT IR IN IR OUT TP IN Name Description ① HDMI OUT Connect to HDMI display. Plug in the IR receiver, this will receive the IR signals ② IR IN from the RCU and send through to the Matrix Switcher and then control the desired source.

  • Page 9: System Connection

    SYSTEM CONNECTION Usage Precautions Verify all components and accessories included before installation.  System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and  humidity. All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated ...

  • Page 10: Ir Remote Control

    IR REMOTE CONTROL IR REMOTE Connect an IR receiver to the IR EYE port of the Matrix Switcher, users can control it through the included IR remote. Here is a brief introduction to the IR remote. ① Standby button: Press it to enter/ exit standby mode. INPUTS ②...

  • Page 11: Ir Pass-Through Control

    IR PASS-THROUGH CONTROL By using IR pass-through & HDBaseT transmission technology, the 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher has some functions as follows: Control far-end display.  Control local source device.  Control far-end display Connect an IR receiver with IR carrier to the IR IN port of the Matrix Switcher; users can control far-end output displayer via its IR remote from local.
  • Page 12 IR PASS-THROUGH CONTROL Control local source device. Connect IR receiver(s) to IR IN on far-end HDBT receiver(s), and IR Emitter(s) to IR OUT port of the switcher, and use the IR Remote of local source to control the device remotely. 1 to 1: ...
  • Page 13 IR PASS-THROUGH CONTROL Multiple to Multiple: (IR Matrix):  The 8 “IR OUT” ports and the 7 “IR IN” ports on the far-end receivers make up a 7 x 8 IR matrix. See as below: IR Emitter IR IN IR OUT CONTROL AUDIO OUTPUT IR EYE...

  • Page 14: Signal Switching

    SIGNAL SWITCHING To convert one input to an output Example: Input 1 to Output 3 → Press INPUTS 1 + OUTPUTS 3 Note: Default status, on first boot up this matrix assigns the IR outputs to the corresponding HDMI input, meaning, IR out 1 is directly associated to HDMI input 1 and so on.

  • Page 15: Rs232 Control

    RS232 CONTROL RS232 Connection Except the front control panel, the Matrix Switcher can be controlled by far-end control system through the RS232 communication port. This RS232 communication port is a 3-pin phoenix connector. User can use the RS232 cable (Phoenix to 9-pin D-Sub) to connect the RS232 port to PC, see as below: IR IN IR OUT...
  • Page 16 RS232 CONTROL The interface of the control software is showed as below: Parameter Configuration area Monitoring area, indicates whether the command sent works. Command sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, baud rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, only then will you be able to send command in Command Sending Area.

  • Page 17: Rs232 Control Commands

    RS232 CONTROL COMMANDS Note： Please disconnect all the twisted pairs before sending command  EDIDUpgrade[X]. In above commands, “[”and “]” are symbols for easy reading and do not need to  be typed in actual operation. Please remember to end the commands with the ending symbols “.” and “;”. ...
  • Page 18 RS232 CONTROL COMMANDS Signal Switching Commands Transfer signals from the input channel [x] [x]All. 01To All. to all output channels. (x=1~8) Transfer all input signals to the All#. corresponding output channels All Through. respectively like 1->1, 2->2… All$. Switch off all the output channels. All Closed.
  • Page 19 RS232 CONTROL COMMANDS Scene Setting Commands Save the present operation to the preset Save[Y]. Save To F1 command [Y], ranges from 0 to 9. (Y=0-9) Recall[Y]. Recall the preset command [Y]. (Y=0-9) Recall From F1 Clear[Y]. Clear the preset command [Y]. (Y=0-9) Clear F1 HDCP Commands HDCP management command.
  • Page 20 RS232 CONTROL COMMANDS EDID Management Commands Input port [y] learns the EDID from output port [x]. If the EDID data is available and the audio EDIDH[x]B[y] part supports not only PCM mode, then EDIDH4B3 force-set it to support PCM mode only. If the EDID data is not available, then set it as initialized EDID data.
  • Page 21 RS232 CONTROL COMMANDS EDID Management Commands Upgrade one of the 6 embedded EDID data, x is the serial number for EDID data: 1) 1080P 2D 2CH 2) 1080P 3D 2CH 3) 1080P 2D Multichannel UpgradeIntE 4) 1080P 3D Multichannel Please send the DID[x].
  • Page 22 RS232 CONTROL COMMANDS Control Far-end Device Commands Set communication between PC and HDBaseT receiver. ① Y is for RS232 port (connect with RS232 port of HDBaseT receiver) The value of Y is defined into the following meanings (in a given baud rate depended by the value of X): Y = 1~8, send this command to the corresponding HDBaseT receiver to...
  • Page 23 RS232 CONTROL COMMANDS Control Far-end Device Commands Under PWON mode, check the command Port 1: ******** %9951. which was sent from port 1 to far-end when PWON device. Under PWON mode, check the command Port 2: ******** %9952. which was sent from port 2 to far-end when PWON device.
  • Page 24 RS232 CONTROL COMMANDS Control Far-end Device Commands Under PWOFF mode, check the command Port 4: ******** %9944. which was sent from port 4 to far-end when PWOFF device. Under PWOFF mode, check the command Port 5: ******** %9945. which was sent from port 5 to far-end when PWOFF device.
  • Page 25 RS232 CONTROL COMMANDS Query Commands STANDBY/PWOF %9962. Check the power status F/ PWON Check the working mode of infrared Carrier native/ %9963. carrier. Force carrier IP:192.168.0.178 %9964. Check the IP address. (default) 01 02 03 04 Connect Y Y Y Y %9971.

  • Page 26: Tcp/Ip Control

    TCP/IP CONTROL Besides IR control, RS232 control, the Matrix Switcher boasts option TCP/IP port for IP control. Default settings: IP: 192.168.0.178; Subnet Mast: 255.255.255.0; Gateway: 192.168.0.1; Serial Port: 4001. IP& gateway can be changed as you need, Serial Port cannot be changed. Connect the Ethernet port of control device and TCP/IP port of the Matrix Switcher, and set same network segment for the 2 devices, users are able to control the device via web-based GUI or designed TCP/IP communication software.
  • Page 27 TCP/IP CONTROL Controlled by PC(s) in LAN  Connect the Matrix Switcher, a router and several PCs to setup a LAN (as shown in the following figure). Set the network segment of the Matrix Switcher to the same as the router’s, then PCs within the LAN are able to control the Matrix Switcher. Internet Router TCP IP Port...

  • Page 28: Gui For Tcp/Ip Control

    GUI FOR TCP/IP CONTROL The 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher provides with built-in GUI for convenient TCP/IP control. GUI allows users to interact with 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher through graphical icons and visual indicators. Type 192.168.0.178 in your browser, it will enter the log-in interface shown as below: There are 2 selectable usernames –...
  • Page 29 GUI FOR TCP/IP CONTROL Main: Interface shown after logging in, provide intuitive I/O connection switching. See the screenshot below: The button matrix displays every possible connection between every input and output, users can carry on the connections by clicking corresponding button. Buttons 1~9 at the right-bottom corner provides quick saving and recall for overall switching status.
  • Page 30 GUI FOR TCP/IP CONTROL Users: Display or modify credential settings, front panel lock, and GUI version. If there is any modification, press Save to restore the settings, or press Cancel to withdraw. Interface: Modify the title bar label and button label.
  • Page 31 GUI FOR TCP/IP CONTROL Configuration: Set HDCP Compliance status for every input, and manage EDID. See the screenshot below: Network: Inquire and configure network settings including MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway...

  • Page 32: Gui Update

    GUI UPDATE GUI Update GUI for 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher supports online update in http://192.168.0.178:100. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in settings, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to log in the configuration interface. After that, click Administration at the source menu to get to Upload Program as shown below: Select the desired update file and press Apply, it will start upgrading then.

  • Page 33: Edid Management

    EDID MANAGEMENT The Matrix Switcher features EDID management to maintain compatibility between all devices. It can be controlled via EDID learning and EDID invoking. EDID Learning The included IR remote can be used to enable the Matrix Switcher to learn the EDID of all sink devices.

  • Page 34: Firmware Update

    FIRMWARE UPDATE The Matrix Switcher boasts a USB port for online firmware upgrade on the front panel. Follow these steps to upgrade firmware: Step1. Copy the upgrade software and the latest upgrade file (.bin) to PC. Step2. Connect the USB ports of the Matrix Switcher and the PC via USB cable. Step3.

  • Page 35: Specification

    SPECIFICATION 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Video Input Input 8 HDMI Input Connector Female HDMI Input Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V Input Impedance 100Ω (Differential) HDMI Standard Support 4K@60 4:2:0 & HDCP2.2 Video Output Output 1 HDMI; 7 HDBaseT Output Connector Female HDMI; Female RJ45(with LED indicators) Output Level T.M.D.S.
  • Page 36 SPECIFICATION HDBaseT Receiver Input & Output Input 1 HDBaseT Input Connector Female RJ45(with LED indicators); Output 1 HDMI Output Connector Female HDMI Control 1 IR IN; 1 IR OUT Control Connector 3.5mm mini jacks General Resolution Range Up to 4K×2K@60Hz Transmission Mode HDBaseT Transmission Distance...

  • Page 37: Panel Drawing

    PANEL DRAWING 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 23.0 mm INPUTS FIRMWARE 4K HDMI2.0 8X8 Matrix Extender / JTD-ID:435 OUTPUTS 436.4 mm IR IN CONTROL IR OUT AUDIO OUTPUT IR EYE RS232 TCP/IP 8-SPDIF 1-HDBT 3-HDBT 4-HDBT 5-HDBT 6-HDBT 7-HDBT 8-HDMI INPUTS OUTPUTS HDBaseT Receiver LINK...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE Problems Potential Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables not be connected correctly or are connected correctly Color losing or no it may be broken. and in working condition. video signal output Make sure the connection Fail or loose connection is good Check with oscilloscope or...
  • Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE Problems Potential Causes Solutions Power Indicator Fail or loose power Check whether the cables remains off when connection. are connected correctly powered on. EDID management Change for another HDMI The HDMI cable is broken does not work cable which is in good at the output end.
  • Page 40 Product pictures are for reference only. Specifications described herein are subject to change without prior notification. All trademarks are the sole property of their respective companies. Copyright © J-Tech Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.

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