Hdmi 2.0 4x4 matrix switcher with 4k to 1080p down-scaling (6 pages)
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HDMX42-18G 4K UHD+ 4×2 HDMI® Matrix 4K/60Hz 4x2 HDMI® 2.0 Matrix Switcher All Rights Reserved MPN: HDMX42-18G...
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HDMX42-18G SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment: • Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
HDMX42-18G 1. INTRODUCTION The KanexPro HDMX42-18G is an easy to use, cost-effective 4K/60Hz with 4:4:4, 16-bit Deep Color, HDR (High Dynamic Range) and HD audio formats based on HDMI 2.0 specs. Designed with 4-inputs and 2- outputs. For swift switching and routing of any HDMI sources such as laptops, Blu-ray players, and 4K based Apple TV to any four displays.
HDMX42-18G 3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • HDMI source equipment such as media players, video game consoles or set-top boxes. • HDMI receiving equipment such as HDTVs, monitors or audio amplifiers. • The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cables is highly...
HDMX42-18G 4. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 4.1 Front Panel HDMI IN / OUT HDMI IN POWER IR WINDOW: Accepts IR signals from the included IR ① remote for control of this unit only. POWER: Press this button to power on the unit or place it into ②...
HDMX42-18G 4.2 Rear Panel HDMI IN HDMI OUT SERVICE CONTROL RS-232 IR IN DC 5V HDMI IN 2~4 : Connect to HDMI source equipment such as a ① media player, game console or set-top box. DVI sources are also supported with the use of an HDMI to DVI adapter.
HDMX42-18G 4.4 IR Cable Pin Assignments IR Extender IR Signal Power Ground 4.5 RS-232 Protocol UNIT REMOTE SYSTEM Definition Definition ► ◄ Baud Rates: 115200bps Data Bits: 8 Parity Bits: None Stop Bit: 1 Flow Control: None...
HDMX42-18G 4.6 RS-232 and Telnet Commands COMMAND DESCRIPTION AND PARAMETERS HELP Displays all available commands. Displays all available commands. Turn unit’s power off. (Stand-by mode) Turn unit’s power on. INNAME N1 N2 Set the name of input N1 to N2.
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HDMX42-18G COMMAND DESCRIPTION AND PARAMETERS Show the current input routing for both outputs. SOURCEDET Show all source information. SINKINFO Show all sink information. HDCPIN N1 N2 Set the HDCP mode for input N1. N1 = 1~4 [Input number] Available values for N2:...
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HDMX42-18G COMMAND DESCRIPTION AND PARAMETERS EDIDIN N1 N2 Set the EDID to use in “Appoint” mode. N1 = 1~4 [Input number] Available values for N2: 0 [SINK A] 1 [SINK B] 2 [720P] 3 [1080P] 4 [4K_3G] 5 [4K_Y420] 6 [4K_6G]...
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HDMX42-18G COMMAND DESCRIPTION AND PARAMETERS IPMODE N1 Set the current IP address mode. Available values for N1: 0 [Static IP] 1 [DHCP] READMAC Show the unit’s MAC address. UPDATE Update firmware. Note: Commands will not be executed unless followed by a carriage...
HDMX42-18G 4.7 Telnet Control Before attempting to use Telnet control, please ensure that both the unit and the PC/Laptop are connected to the same active networks. To access Telnet in Windows 7, click on the “Start” menu and type “cmd” in the search field, then press “Enter”.
HDMX42-18G 4.8 WebGUI Control 4.8.1 Device Discovery APP Please obtain the “Device Discovery” software from your authorized dealer and save it in a directory where you can easily find it. Connect the unit and your PC/Laptop to the same active network and execute the “Device Discovery”...
HDMX42-18G 4.8.2 WebGUI Control Page All functions, including power, input selection, EDID management, HDCP management, Ethernet settings, and reset/firmware functions, are presented on a single web page to allow for intuitive operation. The individual functions will be introduced in the following sections.
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HDMX42-18G EDID This tab controls EDID management for the unit. All inputs can share the same assigned EDID, or each input can have a discrete EDID assigned to it. • ALL: Selecting the “ALL” mode will send the selected EDID to all inputs.
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HDMX42-18G HDCP Control This tab allows for the HDCP mode to be switched between “Standard” and “Apple” mode. “Apple” mode allows for the display of non- HDCP required content from Apple, and similar, devices on non-HDCP displays. This setting can be assigned individually to each input.
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HDMX42-18G Source Detect When a live input source is detected on one of the 4 HDMI inputs the corresponding input in this tab will display “ON”. If no source is detected on that input, it will display “OFF”. Status This tab displays the currently selected HDMI input sources for each output and the unit’s firmware version.
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HDMX42-18G HDMI Out A Info & HDMI Out B Info These tabs present the information detected from displays connected to HDMI outputs A & B, including type, manufacturer name, native resolution, color depth, 3D support, 4K support and audio format...
HDMX42-18G CONNECTION DIAGRAM Blu-ray Player Game Console Set-top Box Satellite Receiver HDMI Inputs Power Supply HDMI IN / OUT HDMI OUT SERVICE CONTROL RS-232 IR IN DC 5V HDMI IN H D M I I N POWER 2. 2 HDMI...
HDMX42-18G ACRONYMS ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM Command Line Interface Digital Visual Interface EDID Extended Display Identification Data Graphical User Interface High-Definition HDCP High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface High Dynamic Range HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol Internet Protocol Infrared Local Area Network...
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HDMX42-18G Customer Service The return of a product to our Customer Service implies the full agreement of the terms and conditions hereinafter. There terms and conditions may be changed without prior notice. ① Warranty The limited warranty period of the product is fixed 3 (three) years.
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