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VLSC242
4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher
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  • Page 1 User Manual VLSC242 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher All Rights Reserved Version: VLSC242_2019V1.1...
  • Page 2 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 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 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 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 for ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher Table of Contents 1. Product Introduction ....................1 1.1 Features ......................1 1.2 Package List ...................... 2 2. Specification ....................... 3 2.1 Matrix Switcher ....................3 2.2 HDBaseT Receiver .................... 5 3. Panel Description ......................7 3.1 Matrix Switcher Front Panel ................
  • Page 5 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 7.4.2 EDID Management ................22 7.5 CEC Control Tab ....................23 7.6 Tags Setting Tab ....................26 7.7 RS232 Control Tab ..................27 7.8 Network Setting Tab ..................28 7.9 Security Setting Tab ..................29 7.10 GUI Upgrade ....................

  • Page 6: Product Introduction

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 1. Product Introduction Thanks for choosing the VLSC242 4x2 multi-format seamless presentation matrix switcher with one TPUH610SR receiver! The matrix switcher simplifies meeting room and presentation space system integration by providing three HDMI inputs, one USB-C input, one HDMI output and one HDBaseT output with one HDMI loop output.

  • Page 7: Package List

    Controllable via front panel buttons, RS232 local and pass-through, IR local and  pass-through, TCP/IP, CEC and on OSD. 1.2 Package List 1x VLSC242 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher  2x Mounting Ears with 6 Screws  4x Plastic Cushions ...

  • Page 8: Specification

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 2. Specification 2.1 Matrix Switcher Video Input Video Input (3) HDMI, (1) USB-C Video Input Connector (3) Type-A female HDMI, (1) Type-C USB 3.0 HDMI: Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit Video input Video Resolution USB-C: Up to 4Kx2K@30Hz Video Output loop...
  • Page 9 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher SPDIF: <-70dB, 10KHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max level before clipping). Crosstalk Isolation L+R: <-80dB, 10KHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max level before clipping). L-R Level Deviation L+R: < 0.05dB, 1KHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max level before clipping) Frequency Response <±0.5dB 20Hz~20KHz.

  • Page 10: Hdbaset Receiver

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 2.2 HDBaseT Receiver Video Input (1) HDBT Input Connector (1) RJ45 Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:2:0 Output (1) HDMI Output Connector (1) Type-A female HDMI Output Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit Audio Input (1) ARC Audio In Input Connector...
  • Page 11 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher Transmission Standard HDBaseT 1080P@60Hz ≤ 230 feet (70 meters), Transmission Distance 4K@60Hz ≤ 131 feet (40 meters) Operation Temperature -5℃ ~ +55℃ Storage Temperature -25℃ ~ +70℃ Relative Humidity 10%-90% Power Supply Input:100V~240V AC; Output:24V DC 1.25A Power Consumption 12W (Max) Dimension (W*H*D)

  • Page 12: Panel Description

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 3. Panel Description 3.1 Matrix Switcher Front Panel 1. HDMI 2. HDMI 3. HDMI ① Power LED: The LED illuminates red when the device is powered on. ② SOURCE: Total five buttons with blue backlight. 1.HDMI input selector / Left Key for On Screen Display control (OSD).

  • Page 13: Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 3.2 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel OUTPUTS AUDIO INPUTS CONTROL Phantom (48V) 1.HDMI AUDIO 2.HDMI 3.HDMI 4.USB-C 1.HDMI 2.HDMI 2.HDBT SPDIF AUDIO IR IN IR OUT IR EYE FIRMWARE RS232 DC 24V ① INPUTS: Total four video inputs and one audio input. 1.HDMI: Type-A female HDMI port to connect the HDMI source.
  • Page 14 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher ④ CONTROL: IR IN: 3.5mm jack to connect the IR receiver for IR pass-through.  IR OUT: 3.5mm jack to connect the IR emitter for IR pass-through.  IR EYE: 3.5mm jack to connect IR receiver to control the switcher by the IR ...

  • Page 15: Receiver Front And Rear Panel

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 3.3 Receiver Front and Rear Panel ① Power LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied. ② ARC Mode: Press the button with paper clip or other sharp tool to enable the ARC mode, and then the left LED illuminates blue. Press it again to exit the ARC mode and the LED is off.

  • Page 16: System Connection

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 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 17: Ir Connection

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher ③ Connect PC to the RS232 port of switcher to control the far-end third-party device (e.g. Projector) which is connected to the RS232 port of receiver by sending RS232 commands. ④ Connect PC to the RS232 port of receiver to control the local third-party device which is connected to the RS232 port of switcher by sending RS232 commands.

  • Page 18: Button Control

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 5. Button Control 5.1 Manual Switching When the switcher is in manual switching mode, the AUTO button LED goes out. Please follow the below steps to switch input source to output channel. 1) Press any one of four input buttons to select input source, and the corresponding button LED turns blue.

  • Page 19: Switching Status Query

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 5.3 Switching Status Query Press any input button can get its corresponding output channel.  Press any output button can get its corresponding input channel.  Example: 2.HDMI input is switched to the HDMI OUT. Press 2.HDMI input button, and then the 2.HDMI source button and the 1.HDMI output button illuminate blue and last for 3 seconds.

  • Page 20: Ir Remote Control

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 6. IR Remote Control Connect IR receiver to the IR EYE port, the switcher can be controlled by the following IR remote. ① Select input source ② Press AUTO to enable auto switching mode, and then select output channel.

  • Page 21: Gui Control

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 7. GUI Control The 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: Username: admin Password: admin Type the user name and password, and then click Login to enter the section for video...

  • Page 22: Video Switching Tab

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 7.1 Video Switching Tab HDMI OUTPUT: Switch the selected input source to HDMI output. Click AUTO to  enable/disable auto switching mode. HDBT OUTPUT: Switch the selected input source to HDBT output. Click AUTO to ...

  • Page 23: Resolution Selection Tab

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 7.2 Resolution Selection Tab HDMI OUTPUT: Select the HDMI output video resolution.  HDBT OUTPUT: Select the HDBT output video resolution. ...

  • Page 24: Audio Control Tab

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 7.3 Audio Control Tab 7.3.1 Audio Input HDMI IN:  Source: Select the HDMI audio stream of source device for 1.HDMI input.   Embedded: Select the external balanced audio (5-pin) to be embed in 1.HDMI input.

  • Page 25: Audio Output

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 7.3.2 Audio Output HDMI Output: Select MIX or MIC input audio to mix with the HDMI output audio,  and then control the global output audio by volume bar and buttons. HDBT Output: Select MIX or MIC input audio to mix with the HDBT output audio, ...

  • Page 26: Configuration Tab

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 7.4 Configuration Tab 7.4.1 PoC Setting Turn on or off PoC for HDBT output port. ...

  • Page 27: Edid Management

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 7.4.2 EDID Management Select the compatible built-in EDID for the selected input source.  Upload user-defined EDID by the below steps:  Step 1: Prepare the EDID file (.bin) on the control PC. Step 2: Select the User-defined. Step 3: Click the box , and then select the EDID file (.bin) according the tooltip.

  • Page 28: Cec Control Tab

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 7.5 CEC Control Tab If the input source devices and display devices support CEC, they can be controlled by the below control buttons to replace IR remote. 1) Source Control Select the input source which needs to be controlled, and then press function ...
  • Page 29 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 2) Display Control Select the output display which needs to be controlled, and then press function  buttons.
  • Page 30 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 3) User-defined The switcher also provides user-define CEC functions, the CEC command can be edited and saved in the Trigger box. Select the input source, and then type CEC command in the Trigger 1 or Trigger 2 ...

  • Page 31: Tags Setting Tab

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 7.6 Tags Setting Tab INPUTS: Modify the label of input sources.  Preset: Modify the label of presets. ...

  • Page 32: Rs232 Control Tab

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 7.7 RS232 Control Tab Select Local or HDBT Out control mode.   Local: Send RS232 commands to control the local third-party which is connected to the RS232 port of the switcher.  HDBT Out: Send RS232 commands to control the far-end third-party (e.g. Projector) which is connected to the RS232 port of HDBaseT receiver.

  • Page 33: Network Setting Tab

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 7.8 Network Setting Tab Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).  Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. ...

  • Page 34: Security Setting Tab

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 7.9 Security Setting Tab Modify the login password.  Lock or unlock the front panel buttons. ...

  • Page 35: Gui Upgrade

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 7.10 GUI 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 that, click Administration in the source menu to get to Upload Firmware as shown below: Select the desired update file and press Apply, it will start upgrading then.

  • Page 36: Rs232 Control

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 8. RS232 Control Connect the RS232 port to control device (e.g. PC) with RS232 cable. The switcher can be controlled by sending RS232 commands. 8.1 RS232 Control Software Installation: Copy the control software file to the control PC. ...
  • Page 37 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher The main view is shown as below: Parameter configuration area Monitoring area, show the commands and its feedback information. Command sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, bound rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, and then you are able to send command in command sending area.

  • Page 38: Rs232 Command

    Type the command carefully, it is case-sensitive.  8.2.1 System Control Command Example and Command Description Feedback #SYS_SET_DEVICE_MODL #SYS_SET_DEVICE_M E VLSC242 Rename system model to ****. ODLE **** VLSC242 #SET_PWR_STATE ON System on. @PWR_STATE PWON #SET_PWR_STATE System standby. @PWR_STATE PWOFF...
  • Page 39 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher Command Example and Command Description Feedback #GET_PORT_RELAY @PORT_RELAY 00 Get PoC status. @PORT_RELAY 01 Set the baud rate of switcher to [PARAM]. [PARAM]=01~07 #SET_BADURATE_MODE 05 [PARAM] Baud Rate 2400 4800 #SET_BADURATE_MO 9600 DE [PARAM] 19200 38400 57600...

  • Page 40: Video Switching

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 8.2.2 Video Switching Command Example and Command Description Feedback Enable the auto switching mode for the #SET_AUTO_SWITCH 01 ON #SET_AUTO_SWITCH HDMI or HDBT output. [PARAM] ON @AUTOSWITCH 01 ON [PARAM] = 01 (HDMI)/02 (HDBT) Disable the auto switching mode for the #SET_AUTO_SWITCH 01 OFF #SET_AUTO_SWITCH...

  • Page 41: Audio Control

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 8.2.4 Audio Control Command Example and Command Description Feedback Set the audio source of the audio #SET_IIS_SEL 01 output (L+R) port to [PARAM]. #SET_IIS_SEL [PARAM] [PARAM]=01 ~ 02 @IIS_AUDIO 01 01=HDMI output audio 02=HDBT output audio Get the audio source of the audio #GET_IIS_SEL @IIS_AUDIO 01...
  • Page 42 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher Command Example and Command Description Feedback ALL=All audio. Get the output status of [PARAM] #GET_AUDIO_MUTE 01 audio. #GET_AUDIO_MUTE ALL [PARAM]=01~05, ALL 01=HDMI output audio #GET_AUDIO_MUTE 02=HDBT output audio @AUDIO MUTE 01 ON [PARAM] 03=MIX audio @AUDIO MUTE 04=MIC audio OUT 01 02 03 04 05...

  • Page 43: Output Resolution Setting

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher Command Example and Command Description Feedback 01=HDMI Output @AUDIO_MIX 01 ON 02=HDBT Output @AUDIO_MIX 01 OFF ALL=All outputs @AUDIO_MIX ALL OFF [PARAM2]=ON/OFF @AUDIO_MIX ALL ON Get the MIX audio status of output #GET_AUDIO_MIX 01 [PARAM].

  • Page 44: Edid Management

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher Command Example and Command Description Feedback [PARAM1]=1~10  [PARAM1] Resolution 4K@60HZ 4:4:4 4K@30Hz 4:4:4 1920X1200@60Hz 1080P@60Hz 1080P@50Hz @OUTPUT_RES 4k@60 TO 01 1600x1200@60Hz 1360x768@60Hz 1024x768@60Hz 720P@60Hz 720P@50Hz #GET_OUTPUT_RES 01 Get the video resolution of output #GET_OUTPUT_RES [PARAM].

  • Page 45: Cec Control

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher Command Example and Command Description Feedback Upgrade the EDID data of the HDMI input port [PARAM]. [PARAM]=01~03 #SET_EDID_MODE UPL:01 (1.HDMI IN~3.HDMI IN) When the command applied, system #SET_EDID_MODE prompts to upload the EDID file (.bin). UPL: [PARAM] Operation will be cancelled in 15 @EDID_MODE UPL:01...
  • Page 46 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 2.HDMI output (Loop) 2.HDBT output The “[command]” represents the specific command from the table below.   Control the input source: Command Description Command Example and Feedback #SEND_CECCMD 03:00 #SEND_CECCMD Confirm operation (Enter). [port]:00 [CEC]: blue ray OK.
  • Page 47 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher Command Description Command Example and Feedback [port]:4C [CEC]: blue ray skid backward. #SEND_CECCMD 03:6C #SEND_CECCMD Power off. [port]:6C [CEC]: Source Power off. #SEND_CECCMD 03:6D #SEND_CECCMD Power on. [port]:6D [CEC]: Source Power on.  Control the output display: Command Description Command Example and Feedback...

  • Page 48: Third-Party Device Control

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 8.2.8 Third-party Device Control The switcher supports RS232 pass-through control, the third-party device can be controlled by RS232 command, and the command format as shown below: Command Function Command Example  Send the ASCII or HEX command to control the third-party device.
  • Page 49 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher Command Function Command Example  When power on system, automatically send the #SET_OF_A_01_03:12 ASCII or HEX command to the third-party device. 3456789 [PARAM1]=A/H: Represents the command  format. Explanation: [PARAM1] Command Format Automatically send the ASCII ASCII command “123456789”...
  • Page 50 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher Command Function Command Example  [PARAM2]=01~07: Represents the baud rate  of third-party device. [PARAM2] Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 When power off system or enter system standby #SET_OF_A_01_03:12 mode, automatically send the ASCII or HEX 3456789 command to the third-party device.
  • Page 51 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher Command Function Command Example  Get the feedback command which to be sent to the third-party device when the system is powered off or enter standby mode. [PARAM1]=01~02: Represents the RS232  port. [PARAM1] RS232 Port The RS232 port of the switcher.

  • Page 52: Osd Control

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 9. OSD Control The VLSC242 provides a powerful OSD operation menu which contains 3 parts: optional settings, image settings, system settings etc. There are two ways to enter OSD menu: 1) Press and hold the MENU/2s button at least two seconds on the front panel.
  • Page 53 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher are available. SOUND MENU OPTION MENU...
  • Page 54 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher SYSTEM MENU INFO MENU...

  • Page 55: Firmware Upgrade

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 10. 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 (.bin) on PC. 2) Power off the switcher, and connect the FIRMWARE port of switcher to the PC with USB cable.

  • Page 56: Panel Drawing

    2. HDMI 3. HDMI 436.4 mm OUTPUTS AUDIO INPUTS CONTROL Phantom (48V) 1.HDMI AUDIO 2.HDMI 3.HDMI 4.USB-C 1.HDMI 2.HDMI 2.HDBT SPDIF AUDIO IR IN IR OUT IR EYE FIRMWARE RS232 DC 24V VLSC242 Matrix Switcher 140 mm TPUH610SR HDBaseT Receiver...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 12. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Bad quality of the Try another high quality cable. connecting cable Output image with white noise. Make sure the connection is Fail or loose connection good Check with oscilloscope or No signal at the input / multimeter if there is any signal...

  • Page 58: Customer Service

    4x2 HDMI 2.0 Seamless Matrix Switcher 13. 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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