The SY-MS44-18G is a true 4K 4x4 true HDMI 2.0 matrix, that can display any source (Blue-Ray player, HD DVD player, satellite receiver, game system, etc.) to any of its four output displays simultaneously. Each HDMI output is amplified and equalized to ensure optimal HDMI signal transmission through long cables (up to 15m @ 1080p) without any loss of quality.
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Connect display devices to the HDMI output connectors as required. Connect the 5V DC PSU provided with your switcher to the DC input connector. Using the MS44-18G Manual Selection To change the displayed image for any output, press the appropriate Select button on the front panel, to select the required input.
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The matrix switcher also provides a built-in web interface as well as IP control. The IP control commands are identical to the RS232 commands. Connecting the MS44-18G RS232 and IP Commands All RS232 commands are sent with the following settings: 115200 baud, 8 bits, no parity and 1 stop bit.
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6 may be used in any combination to enable all desired colour depth modes. Bit 1 to select the number of audio channel, but only one bit must be set for these audio bits. Bit 7 (HDR mode) and bit 0 (3D mode) can be used independently of all the other bits. V1.0 sy.uk...
The completed EDID command is: @W 05 03 C9 # RS232 Control Software The SY-MS44-18G can also be controlled via RS232 using PC software. The PC must be connected to the matrix switcher to allow the PC software to function correctly. Up on starting the software select the PC serial port from the drop-down list and click on the Connect button in the COM Setting panel.
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Port Set Panel The Port Set panel allows for video selections. Click on any numbered button to select that input for the chosen output group. The Output All group will set all outputs to the chosen input number. V1.0 sy.uk...
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DHCP checkbox should be unchecked to enable the IP Address Setting controls. Once changes to the settings are complete, click on the Save IP Config button and then reset the matrix switcher by either power-cycling the unit or clicking on the Reset button on the System Config panel. sy.uk V1.0...
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This panel can also be used to determine the IP address of any SY-MS44-18G matrix switcher that is connected to the RS232 port. Note that the MAC address is fixed and cannot be changed. Net Config Panel The Net Config panel provide the following features: ...
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Click the Connect button in the Current PC Information section: Click the Search Device button to obtain a list of all SY-MS44-18G units on the local network. Use the Set Device Number list to choose the desired matrix switcher. Click the Connect button in the Host Device Information section: Click IE button to open the web interface in the default browser.
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ON command. While in this mode the HDMI outputs and the front panel of the matrix switcher are turned off. Restore the matrix switcher to factory defaults. This will reset all settings back to their factory defaults – use with caution when the following window appears: V1.0 sy.uk...
If the IP settings are not known, then use the RS232 control software to determine the current IP settings of the SY-MS44-18G as described for the IP Config panel in the RS232 Control Software section given above.
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Be sure to only choose the options that are best suited to HDMI source equipment, or use the Copy commands to make the HDMI input signal fully compatible with the display device. Click the respective Apply button to set the new EDID option for that input. V1.0 sy.uk...
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IP Config The IP Config page allows the user to configure new IP settings for the SY-MS44-18G. Any changes to these settings will only take effect after clicking on the Apply button. Changes to the IP settings are only allowed when the DHCP box is not checked. Note that the MAC address cannot be changed at all.
5V DC @ 3.0A max. Power Consumption 13W max. Environmental Operating Temperature 0 to +45°C (+32 to +113°F) Operating Humidity 10 to 90 % RH (non-condensing) Weight 720g Physical Dimensions 216 x 105 x 34mm Case Material Aluminium chassis V1.0 sy.uk...
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