Stoltzen ATHENA 44 User Manual

4x4 hdmi 2.0 matrix with audio matrix/downscaling/aoc supported

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Stoltzen ATHENA 44
4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/
Downscaling/ AOC Supported
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Version: ATHENA 44 _2019V1.0

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  • Page 1 User Manual Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported All Rights Reserved Version: ATHENA 44 _2019V1.0...
  • Page 2 Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Preface Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only. Different models and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is only for operation instruction, please contact the local distributor for maintenance assistance.
  • Page 3 Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference. Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material ⚫...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Table of Contents 1. Product Introduction ....................1 1.1 Features ......................1 1.2 Package List ...................... 1 2. Specification ....................... 2 3. Panel Description ......................4 3.1 Front Panel ......................4 3.2 Rear Panel ......................5 4.
  • Page 5 Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 8.2.2 Setting Command .................. 21 8.2.3 Query Command ................... 24 8.2.4 CEC Control ..................27 8.2.5 Command Description and Explanation ..........28 9. Firmware Upgrade ....................29 9.1 WebGUI Upgrade .................... 30 10. Troubleshooting and Maintenance ................31...
  • Page 6: Product Introduction

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 1. Product Introduction The ATHENA 44 is a professional 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with Audio Matrix. It includes 4 HDMI inputs, 4 HDMI outputs and the last two outputs with down-scaling function, which is designed for switching two HDMI2.0 and HDCP2.3 compliant signals.
  • Page 7: Specification

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 2. Specification Video Video Input (4) HDMI Video Input Connector (4) Type-A female HDMI Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 Video input Video Resolution Video Output (4) HDMI Video Output Connector (4) Type-A female HDMI,...
  • Page 8 Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Output Load Capability 1k ohm and higher (supports 10x paralleled 10k ohm loads) Noise -80dB Control Control Port (1) IR EYE, (1) RS232, (1) FIRMWARE, (1) TCP/IP (1) 3.5mm jack, (1) 3-pin terminal block, (1) USB-A, (1) RJ45,...
  • Page 9: Panel Description

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 3. Panel Description 3.1 Front Panel INPUTS ENTER PRESET RECALL HOLD TO STORE Athena 44 OUTPUTS CLEAR Name Description Illuminates green when device powered on; ⚫ Power Indicator ① Turns red in standby mode.
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 3.2 Rear Panel INPUTS OUTPUTS AUDIO MATRIX OUTPUTS CONTROL SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF DOWN-SCALING IR EYE R S232 TCP/IP DC 24V Name Description HDMI input ports, 4 in total, connects with HDMI INPUTS ①...
  • Page 11: System Connection

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 4. System Connection 4.1 Usage Precaution Make sure 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 and ⚫...
  • Page 12: Panel Control

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 5. Panel Control 5.1 I/O Connection Switching The front panel features four input selection buttons and four output selection buttons for switching I/O connection. To convert 1 input to 1 output: Example: Input 1 to Output 3 →...
  • Page 13: Clear Button

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 5.5 CLEAR Button Please press the CLEAR button if want to withdraw an operation before the ENTER button comes into effect, meanwhile, the matrix will return to the previous status. 6. IR Remote Control The Matrix Switcher features one built-in IR receiver to receive IR signal from IR remote to enable IR control.
  • Page 14: Gui Control

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 7. GUI Control The matrix switcher can be controlled via TCP/IP. The default IP settings are: IP Address: 192.168.0.178 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Type 192.168.0.178 in the internet browser, it will enter the below log-in webpage:...
  • Page 15: Switching Tab

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 7.1 Switching Tab Use the 4x4 button grid on the page to set which inputs are directed to which outputs. For example, clicking the button on the Input 1 row and Output 1 column, directs input 1 to output 1.
  • Page 16: Display Control Tab

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 7.2 Display Control Tab If the input source devices, output display devices support CEC, they can be controlled via the following Display Control interface. Input Source Device Control Select one input source device to be controlled, and then press function buttons.
  • Page 17 Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Output Display Device Control Select one output device to be controlled, and then press function buttons. ⚫ Note: It can not control two or more output devices simultaneously.
  • Page 18: Audio Tab

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 7.3 Audio Tab Audio Setting • There are eight audio sources can be selected for four digital SPDIF output ports. Audio Sources Audio Output Ports Input Breakout Output Breakout SPDIF 1 & Analog 1...
  • Page 19: Configuration Tab

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Audio Volume • Four pairs analog L/R audio to control their outputs volume. 7.4 Configuration Tab EDID Copy Copy the EDID of the selected output device to one or more input source device.
  • Page 20 Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix EDID Setting Select the compatible built-in EDID for the selected input source. ⚫ Upload user-defined EDID by the below steps: ⚫ 1) Prepare the EDID file (.bin) on the control PC. 2) Select the User-defined.
  • Page 21: Rs232 Tab

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 7.5 RS232 Tab ASCII or HEX command format can be selected. ⚫ Baud Rate: Supports 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200. ⚫ Command Ending: NULL, CR, LF or CR+LF can be chosen.
  • Page 22: Tag Tab

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 7.6 Tag Tab Modify the title bar label. ⚫ Modify the button labels. ⚫...
  • Page 23: Network Tab

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 7.7 Network Tab Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). ⚫ Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. ⚫ 7.8 Access Tab Modify the login password. ⚫ Lock or unlock the front panel buttons.
  • Page 24: Rs232 Control

    Uninstallation: Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. ⚫ Basic Settings Firstly, connect ATHENA 44 with necessary input devices and output devices. Then, connect it with a PC installed RS232 control software. Double-click the software icon to run this software.
  • Page 25: Rs232 Communication Commands

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Set the parameters (baud rate, data bit, stop bit and parity bit) correctly to ensure reliable RS232 control. Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none 8.2 RS232 Communication Commands Case-sensitive.
  • Page 26: Setting Command

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Example and Command Function Feedback UnLock/Lock front keypad. #SET_KEYPAD_LOCK 1 [x]=0~1 #SET_KEYPAD_LOCK [x] 0 - Unlock @KEYPAD_LOCK 1 1 - Lock #GET_GUI_IP Query GUI IP. @192.168.0.178 #SET_GUI_IP:XXX.XXX.XXX. Set GUI IP. @GUI_IP:192.168.0.178 8.2.2 Setting Command...
  • Page 27 Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Example and Command Function Feedback ANALOG and SPDIF audio (They are same source) output [YY]. [XX]=H1, H2, H3, H4, O1, O2, O3, @Switch HDMI Input 1 audio to Analog output 1 [YY]=A1, A2, A3, A4, AA (all audio...
  • Page 28 Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Example and Command Function Feedback Input no HDCP, Output no HDCP [XX]=O1,O2,O3,O4, OA (All HDMI Outputs(1~4)) [XX]=O1,O2,O3,O4, OA (All HDMI Outputs(1~4)) Reset all HDMI inputs EDID to @All Input EDID Set #EDIDMInit factory default.
  • Page 29: Query Command

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Example and Command Function Feedback 09 User-defined EDID #EDIDM O1 H1 Copy the EDID data of output [XX] to input [YY]. #EDIDM O1 HA #EDIDM [XX] [YY] [XX]=O1, O2, O3, O4. @H1 EDID Copy From...
  • Page 30 Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Example and Command Function Feedback will show "user define EDID" Internal EDID @Turn ON 5V On HDMI @Turn ON 5V On HDMI #STA_POUT Query HDMI outputs 5V statue. @Turn ON 5V On HDMI...
  • Page 31 Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Example and Command Function Feedback @Switch HDMI Input 2 Audio to Audio Output 2 @Analog Output 2 Volume UnMute #PresetSta01 @Preset 01 Sta: Query the switching setting of @O1 H1 #PresetSta[XX] Preset [XX].
  • Page 32: Cec Control

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 8.2.4 CEC Control If the input sources, HDBaseT output devices and local HDMI output devices are supports CEC, they can be controlled by sending the following command instead of IR remote. #CEC [XX] [BB] [CC] [DD] [XX]=H1, H2, H3, H4, HA (All inputs).
  • Page 33: Command Description And Explanation

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 8.2.5 Command Description and Explanation Category Description Alias Remarks Video HDMI Input 1 Video HDMI Input 2 Video HDMI Input 3 Video HDMI Input 4 Video All HDMI Inputs Video HDMI Output 1...
  • Page 34: Firmware Upgrade

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 9. Firmware Upgrade Please follow the steps as below to upgrade firmware by the FIRMWARE port on the rear panel: 1) Prepare the latest upgrade file and rename it as “08010000.APP” on PC.
  • Page 35: Webgui Upgrade

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 9.1 WebGUI Upgrade Please visit at http://192.168.0.178:100 for GUI online upgrade. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in setting, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to login the configuration interface. After...
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 10. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables not be connected correctly or are connected correctly and Color losing or no it may be broken.
  • Page 37 Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix EDID management Change for another HDMI The HDMI cable is broken at does not work cable which is in good the output end. normally working condition. Switch again. Manage the EDID data There is a blank...
  • Page 38: Customer Service

    Stoltzen ATHENA 44 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 11. 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 three years.

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