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Introduction The 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix Kit 4K allows you to select and switch between any of the 4 HDMI source devices to display on any of the 3 HDBaseT outputs and one HDMI output. Features • Transmits HDMI signals in 1080p up to 70 meters and 4K signals up to 40 meters over high quality CAT cable via HDBaseT technology •...
Hardware Installation Power off all devices including your HDMI source(s) and HDMI display(s). Connect your HDMI source device(s) to the HDBaseT Matrix Switcher's HDMI Input connector with an HDMI cable (HDMI cable not included). Connect your CAT cable between the HDBaseT Matrix Switcher and HDBaseT Receivers.
Application Diagram The application diagram shows the most typical input and output devices used with the 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix Kit 4K. Figure 5: Application Diagram...
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IR Control Provides IR control of the connected devices. The IR feature is bidirectional so either the source device or the display device(s) can be remotely controlled. IR Remote Users can control the Matrix Switcher using the included remote. Connect an IR receiver cable to the IR Eye of the Matrix Switcher.
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Controlling the Display Device(s) Connect an IR Receiver cable to the IR In port of the HDBaseT Splitter. Connect an IR Emitter cable to the IR Out port on each HDBaseT Receiver. Point the IR Emitter cable's IR eye in line with the IR receiver on the display device.
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Controlling the Source Device Connect an IR Emitter cable to the IR Out port of the Matrix Switcher. Point the IR Emitter cable's IR eye in line with the IR receiver on the source device. Connect an IR Receiver cable to the IR In port on each HDBaseT Receiver.
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RS232 Control Connect the control PC's RS232 serial port to the Matrix Switch's RS232 port using the included RS232 cable. Figure 10: RS232 Control RS232 Control Software Works with most serial command and monitoring software such as CommWatch. • Download CommWatch or the serial command software of your choice •...
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Control Software Interface Set the COM port, Baud rate, data bit, stop bit, and parity. Enter commands into the Command Sending Area.
TCP/IP Control The Matrix Switcher can be controlled by PC with or without a LAN connection. Both PC and Matrix Switcher need to be in the same network segment. Direct Control by PC Connect your PC's Ethernet port to the TCP/IP port of the Matrix Switcher using a network cable.
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PC Control via Router Figure 12: Router Connection Hardware Installation Connect the TCP/IP port of the Matrix Switcher to the Ethernet port of the PC with a network cable. Set the PC's network segment to the same as the Matrix Switcher. Please write down the PC's orignal network setting because you will be using them again later.
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GUI Control The Matrix Switcher comes with built-in GUI for convenient TCP/IP control. Open the GUI by typing 192.168.0.178 in your browser and the login interface, as shown below, will open.
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EDID Management The Matrix Switcher features EDID management to maintain compatibility between all devices. EDID can be controlled via EDID learning and setting embedded EDID. EDID Learning The included IR remote can be used to enable EDID learning. One input port learns the EDID of one output port: Example: Input 2 learns the EDID from output 4 - Press: EDID + INPUTS2 + OUTPUTS 4 + Enter All input ports learn EDID from one output port:...
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Disclaimer The product name and brand name may be registered trademarks of related manufacturers. TM and ® may be omitted on the user's guide. The pictures on the user's guide are just for reference, and there may be some slight differences with the actual products.
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