Zigen sw42 hdmi 2.0 uhd 600 mhz 4x1 switch w/hdcp 2.2 & webos mirrored long distance hdbaset 100m port (18 pages)
Summary of Contents for Zigen SW-42Plus
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Zigen SW-42Plus 4 x 2 HDMI Switch 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4 HDCP 2.2 & Auto Switching ZigNet, Full Web Interface and System Diagnostics...
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Do not use this product near water. 2. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 3. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Return Policy If you would like to return a Zigen product, it can be done within 30 days of purchase for a full refund, less shipping and handling. Zigen will not be responsible for shipping and handling of product returns. Returns will only be accepted of products with proof of purchase, products in the original packaging with zero to minimal use and a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number provided by Zigen.
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Licensing This product uses software that is subject to open source licenses, lwIP is licensed under the BSD license: Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
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Contacting Zigen Technical Support Tel: (818) 654-5252 Fax: (818) 654-5355 9:00AM - 5:00PM (PST) Email info@zigencorp.com www.zigencorp.com Mailing Address Zigen Corp. c/o Customer Service 16135 Wyandotte Street Lake Balboa CA 91406...
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Features • 4x2 HDMI Switch • HDMI 2.0a (18 GBPS UHD) on all ports • Full color depth support including 10,12,16 bit • Supports digital video formats up to 4K UHD including: 2160p60 @ 4:4:4, 2160p60 @ 4:2:2, 2160p60 @ 4:2:0 •...
Table of Contents Introduction Front Panel ....................... 9 Back Panel ........................ 10 IR Remote Control ....................11 Get Started Installation ........................ 12 Application Diagram ....................13 Using the Front Panel ....................14 Using the Back Panel ....................15 Using the Remote Control ..................16 Connection &...
This push button will glow bright blue when the included 12V DC power supply is connected to the SW-42Plus from an available electrical outlet. The function of the push button is to place the SW-42Plus in stand-by mode which will glow bright red, or full functioning mode which will glow bright blue.
The Zigen locking HDMI cable is recommended. HDMI OUT 1-2 Connect an HDMI cable from this ouput port to your display. The SW-42Plus supports 1080p, 4K, and Ultra 4K resolutions. The Zigen locking HDMI cable is recommended. SETUP DIP switches provide overrides for defaults or prior system settings.
IR Remote Control The SW-42Plus IR remote control can be used for switching between inputs and powering the unit up or down. ON/OFF Button Press these buttons to toggle between the operating modes. Input Buttons 1-4 Press these buttons to select the desired input for the selected output. Each button corresponds to an accompanying HDMI port (1-4) on the back panel of the switch.
Video 1. Use an HDMI cable to connect up to four UltraHD sources to inputs (1-4) on the back panel of the unit. The Zigen locking HDMI cable is recommended for a sturdy connection. 2. Connect an HDMI cable to the Output 1 port on the back panel of the unit.
Using the Front Panel The front panel of the SW-42Plus has a set of four LED push button selectors which are associated with each HDMI input connectors on the rear of the switch. Press the Input button to select the desired input.
Using the Back Panel The back panel of the SW-42Plus has a set of four DIP switches. DIP switch explanations from left to right 1. DIP 1 is force Hot Plug Detect (HPD) enable. To enable set switch to down position.
Using the IR Remote Control The included IR remote control is used to switch between HDMI inputs. The front panel of the SW-42Plus has a set of four LED indicators which are associated with each input on the switch. 1. Point the IR remote control unit at the IR sensor on the front panel.
Connecting to ZigNet Network Setup Option 1: Connect the unit and a computer into a router or switch. Network Setup Option 2: Connect a computer directly into the unit by using an Ethernet crossover cable...
Accessing ZigNet IP Address Retrieval 1. Open an RS-232 connection and power on the unit. 2. Upon power-up of the unit the IP address will be displayed on the RS-232 interface. 3. Open a web browser of your choice and insert the given IP address in the address bar. Optional for Windows users: Skip steps 1-3 and type in the host name which is displayed on the bottom of the unit.
RS-232 Configuration Configuring an RS-232 Connection 1. Connect the RS-232 port on the back of the SW-42Plus to a computer using an RS-232 cable. 2. Open a hyperterminal app of your choice (Putty recommended) on a computer. 3. Enter default settings shown below:...
Telnet IP Configuration Configuring a Telnet IP Connection 1. Connect the SW-42Plus to the network or with a crossover cable. See page 9 for more information. 2. Open a Telnet client application of your choice (Putty recommended) on a computer.
Using ZigNet The web interface provides easy management of all features used by the SW-42Plus. The SW-42Plus features a highly functional web server that is accessible either remotely across the Internet or directly with a connection between a personal computer on a local area network, or a connection directly to the Ethernet connector on the back panel of the unit.
Using ZigNet Navigation Bar From the navigation bar, select the appropriate link to get to the corresponding page. The blue bar below the link indicates that the page is selected. Control Page Allows the user to switch the inputs for the outputs, change EDID settings and adjust audio settings.
Using ZigNet Control Page Switch Click the desired input (source). The active Input is indicated by a blue bar. EDID Management Active EDID Displays the current EDID sent to the source. Sink EDID Displays the EDID available at the sink. New EDID Use the three drop down menus to select a new EDID configuration and press Set EDID.
Using ZigNet Diagnostics Page Diagnostics displays the status and parameters of the HDMI Input, Outputs and the disposition of the system. See appendix for Diagnostics Specifications (pg.31) for detailed explanations.
Using ZigNet Email Alert Page The Email Alert page allows full customization of system notifications. Toggle between specific alerts and choose the frequency of notifications.
Using ZigNet Admin Page User Notes Allows the user to write and save notes for system configuration. Device Settings and Information Hostname: type desired host name and press Change Name. Manual IP Address: Use these fields to change the IP address used in static IP mode and the IP address used in DCHP mode when no IP address can be obtained.
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Using ZigNet Admin Page Change Passeord To change the password, type the current password, the desired new password and confirm the new password.
To address a single unit, replace “xxxx” with the serial number located on the bottom of your unit. To address a cluster of SW-42Plus units use only “xxxx” without serial numbers. Note: These commands can be combined like so: “@SW42-xxxx st uptime version”...
Note: These commands can be combined like so: “SW42-xxxx st uptime version” Powering Device Command Example: - To power ON the SW-42Plus use command: SW-42-xxxx pwr on \n - To power OFF the SW-42Plus use command: SW-42-xxxx pwr off \n...
Specifications Connections 4 x HDMI type A HDMI Input 2 x HDMI type A HDMI Output 1 x RJ45 LAN Port for TCP/IP Control 1 x 9-pin RS-232 port 1 x 3.5mm IR In Port 1 x IR Sensor (In) 1 x 12 VDC Locking Connector Temperature Operating 32-122 F (0-50 C)
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Specifications Video Bandwidth 18 GBPS Video Resolutions All SMPTE & VESA in HDMI 2.0 Specification Max SMPTE UHD - 4096 x 2160P60/ RGB / 4:4:4 Color Space RGB, YUV Color Bit Depth 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit & 16-bit per pixel Note: Resolution and video bandwidth limitations: ex. 2160p60 RGB or 4:4:4 8-bit would use almost the entire 18 Gb/s of bandwidth.
Diagnostics Specifications Source: Indicates if a source is connected to the unit. Video Link: Indicates if video is being passed from the source. Source Type: Indicates if the source is connected through an HDMI or DVI interface. 18G Signal: Indicates if the HDMI signal being transmitted is greater than 3.4 GBPS. HDCP Status: Indicates the HDCP authentication status.
UHD – Ultra High Definition. This is commonly referred to the video format 3840 x 2160. VESA – Video Electronics Standards Association is a technical standards organization for computer display formats. ZigNet – Proprietary web control developed by Zigen, Inc.
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Glossary Glossary HDMI 2.0 4K Specifications The table below specifies the only combinations of resolution, frame rate, color space and depth. 8 bit 10 bit 12 bit 16 bit 4K@24 4K@25 4:4:4 4:4:4 4:4:4 4:4:4 4:2:2 4K@30 4k@50 4:2:2 4:4:4 4:2:0 4:2:0 4:2:0...
Infrared (IR) Protocol The SW-42 Plus IR protocol uses the NEC standard over 38kHz. An example IR message that uses the protocol with address 0x00 and command 0xAD is shown below this section. Illustration 1: NEC Protol IR Commands Below are pronto hex codes for IR commands for the SW-42 Plus. All IR commands use address 0x0A. Set Output 1 to Input 1 Description: Set HDMI Output 1 to Input 1.