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User Manual BG-PS41-BYOD-4K 18G 4x1 Presentation Switcher with Soft Codec & Wireless BYOD All Rights Reserved...
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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.
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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 ⚫ possible future shipment. Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury ⚫...
1. Product Introduction Thanks for choosing the BG-PS41-BYOD-4K 18G 4x1 Presentation Switcher. The switcher is designed with one wireless Miracast/Airplay input, two HDMI inputs, one USB-C input and one HDMI output. It supports HDMI 2.0b, 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, and HDCP 2.2. In addition, there is smart built-in EDID setting can be selected by the 4-pin DIP switch on the front panel.
2. Specification Video Video Input (1) AirPlay/Miracast, (2) HDMI, (1) USB-C (1) External antenna connector, (2) Type-A female HDMI, Video Input Connector (1) Type-C USB 3.0 AirPlay/Miracast Input Resolution Up to 4K@30Hz 4:4:4 HDMI Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDR10, Dolby Vision USB-C Input Resolution Up to 4K@30Hz 4:4:4 Video Output...
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(1) 3-pin terminal block Network Connectivity WLAN Standards IEEE 802.11ac Band 2.4 and 5GHz ≤5m, environment dependent, reduce disturbance to increase Max. Wireless Coverage transmission distance up to 10m Max. Output Resolution 4K/30Hz iOS 7 or above, MacOS, Android 4.0 or above, Windows 8.1 or Version above.
3. Panel Description 3.1 Front Panel ① POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied. ② Four Input LEDs: The LED illuminates orange when there is video signal on its corresponding input channel and it will be off when there is no signal detected. It will illuminates green when the video signal is chosen as input source.
3.2 Rear Panel PC 1 PC 2 PC 3 AUDIO OUT HOST DEVICES DC 24V PC 1 PC 2 HDMI OUT RS232 ① Miracast/Airplay Input: Connect to the external antenna. ② PC1~PC2: Two type-A female HDMI input ports to connect HDMI source devices. ③...
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 ⚫...
4.3 Miracast/Airplay Connection The device (e.g. MacOS/iOS, Android, Windows 8.1 or later Version) that support AirPlay/Miracast can be used as input source. Here take iPhone, Samsung Android and Win10 Notebook as examples to introduce the connection of wireless projection. When switch to the Miracast/Airplay input by pressing the SELECT AUTO/3s button, the Wi-Fi SSID and password will be showed on the display device.
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⚫ Take iPhone as an example: Connect the Apple iPhone to the Wi-Fi. Slide the iPhone screen to enter Control Center, and click the Screen Mirroring, and then click the SSID for screen mirroring.
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⚫ Take Samsung Android as an example: Slide down the Android screen and click Smart View, then click the SSID for screen mirroring.
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⚫ Take Win10 Notebook as an example: Press Winkey + P on keyboard, and then click Connect to a wireless display in the pop-up window. Click the SSID for screen mirroring.
5. Front Panel Control 5.1 Manual-Switching When the switcher is in the manual switching mode, press the SELECT AUTO/3s button repeatedly to cycle through the four video inputs, and the corresponding source LED illuminates green immediately. 5.2 Auto-Switching Press and hold the SELECT AUTO/3s button at least three seconds to enable auto-switching, and the AUTO LED turns green.
5.4 EDID Setting The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is used by the source device to match its video resolution with the connected display. The DIP switch on the front panel can be used to set the EDID to a fixed value to ensure the compatibility in video resolution.
6. RS232 Control Connect the RS232 port to control device (e.g. PC) with RS232 cable. The switcher can be controlled by sending RS232 commands. 6.1 RS232 Control Software Installation: Copy the control software file to the control PC. ⚫ Uninstallation: Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. ⚫...
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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.
6.2 RS232 Command Communication protocol: RS232 Communication Protocol Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none 6.2.1 System Control The ending mark of command is “<CR><LF>”. Command & Feedback Command Description Example #GET_FIRMWARE_VER Get the firmware version. @V1.0.0 SION #FACTORY_RESET...
Command & Feedback Command Description Example #GET_AV Get the current input source. @AV PC1 #SET_AUTO_SWITCH 0 Disable auto-switching mode. @AUTO_SWITCH 0 #SET_AUTO_SWITCH 1 Enable auto-switching mode. @AUTO_SWITCH 1 #GET_AUTO_SWITCH Get the auto-switching status. @AUTO_SWITCH 1 6.2.3 CEC/RS232 Function Setting The ending mark of command is “<CR><LF>”. Command &...
6.2.4 Function Setting The ending mark of command is “<CR><LF>”. Command & Feedback Command Description Example Set the number of sending DISPLAY OFF #SET_OFF_CNT 1 @OFF_CNT 1 command to 1 time. Set the number of sending DISPLAY OFF #SET_OFF_CNT 2 @OFF_CNT 2 command to 2 times.
Command & Feedback Command Description Example When not detecting video input signal, set the #SET_DTIME 1:30 auto power-off time of display device to #SET_DTIME [PARAM1]: [PARAM1]: [PARAM2]. The default time is 10 [PARAM2] minutes. @DTIME 1:30 [PARAM1]=0~30 minutes. [PARAM2]=0~1800 seconds. #GET_DTIME Get the auto power-off time of display device.
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Command & Feedback Command Description Example Set the HEX RS232 command XX XX to be #SET_H_ON_05_30:31 sent to control the third-party device when 32 33 34 35 the DISPLAY ON button is pressed. ⚫ [PARAM1] = 00~06 (Baud Rate) 00 - 115200 01 - 57600 02 - 38400 #SET_H_ON_[PARAM1]_...
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Command & Feedback Command Description Example Set the HEX RS232 command XX XX to be #SET_H_OF_05_30:41 sent to control the third-party device when 42 43 44 45 the DISPLAY OFF button is pressed. ⚫ [PARAM1] = 00~06 (Baud Rate) 00 - 115200 01 - 57600 02 - 38400 #SET_H_OF_[PARAM1]_...
7. Firmware Upgrade Please follow the steps as below to upgrade firmware by the FW port on the rear panel: 1) Prepare the latest upgrade file (.bin) and rename it as “FW_MERG.bin” on PC. 2) Power off the switcher, and connect the FW port of switcher to the PC with USB cable.
9. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Bad quality of the connecting cable Try another high-quality cable. Output image with white Make sure the connection is noise. Fail or loose connection good. Check with oscilloscope or No signal at the input / output end. multimeter if there is any signal at the input/ output end.
10. 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 one year. 2) Scope These terms and conditions of Customer Service apply to the customer service provided for the products or any other items sold by authorized distributor only.
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