VIDEO RS232 COMMANDS Video Selections Video Output Signal Format Input Video Format AUDIO RS232 COMMANDS Input Audio Select SYSTEM RS232 COMMANDS Get Firmware Version System Reset RS232 CONTROL FROM SY-PC TOOLS SOFTWARE Controlling the Matrix Switcher EDID Management sy.uk V1.01...
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Type B Bezel Settings Bezel Compensation Video Wall Context Menu Scene Save/Load (Pre-set) Network Setting Tab USING THE BUILT-IN WEBGUI Controlling the Switcher IP Config Tab SPECIFICATIONS Video Audio Control and Power Environmental Physical Package Contents Safety Instructions After Sales Service V1.01 sy.uk...
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Place the unit away from heat sources and allow adequate ventilation. High quality High-Speed HDMI 2.0 cables (such as SY Stealth range) are highly recommended. As much as possible cables should be routed away from any noisy sources and avoiding long runs in close proximity to mains cables.
The SY-SMS44-18G is a high-performance HDMI 2.0 seamless scaling matrix switcher capable of handling HDMI signals up to 4K60 4:4:4 (18Gbps) (input and output). It provides 4 HDMI inputs, 4 HDMI outputs and can be used as a 4x4 seamless matrix switcher or a video wall processor that can be configured to almost any video wall layout.
Connect the IEC port to an AC outlet. Controlling the SY-SMS44-18G Seamless Matrix Switcher When the SY-SMS44-18G is being used as a seamless matrix switcher, it can be controlled by any one of the following three methods: Front Panel RS232 Control Software...
Repeat from Step 1 until all the required inputs are set. The available EDID options are: Number Input EDID Setting Number Input EDID Setting 3840x2160p 60Hz (default) 1280x1024 60Hz 3840x2160p 30Hz 1920x1200 60Hz 1920x1080p 60Hz Manual 1280x720p 60Hz ― ― V1.01 sy.uk...
The IR detector and emitter must have the following wiring to ensure proper IR function: 3.5mm Jack IR Detector (Eye) IR Emitter IR Signal IR Signal Ring Sleeve IR Return (Ground) No Connection The IR matrix routing will always follow the HDMI matrix video routing. sy.uk V1.01...
1 to 4 Select Input x to All Outputs SET INx VIDEO ALL Where: x is in the range 1 to 4 Examples: SET IN4 VIDEO OUT2 OUT2 VIDEO IN4 SET IN1 VIDEO ALL ALL VIDEO IN1 V1.01 sy.uk...
This GET command returns the detected video input format for the specified video input. Command Details Return the video format for Input x GET INx IN-SIGNAL Where: x is in the range 1 to 4 Examples: IN1 IN-SIGNAL UHD-HDMI@4K2Kp60 GET INx IN-SIGNAL sy.uk V1.01...
System RS232 Commands There are several system related commands that can be used to determine which product is connected to the RS232 communication link and getting the current IP configuration for the SY switcher device connected to a network. V1.01...
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GET SYS IP Command +++aAT+MAC AT+WANN AT+ENTM Response SYS IP D8B04CB947DF DHCP,192.168.0.247,255.255.255.0,192.168.0.1 SET SYS IP DHCP Command +++aAT+WANN=DHCP AT+Z Response AT+ENTM SYS IP DHCP SET SYS IP STATIC 192.168.0.222,255.255.255.0,192.168.0.1 Command +++aAT+WANN=STATIC 192.168.0.222,255.255.255.0,192.168.0.1 Response AT+ENTM sy.uk V1.01...
U0000U0101U0202U0303U0404U0505U0606U0707--# RS232 Control from SY-PC Tools Software The SY-SMS44-18G can also be controlled using RS232 from the SY-PCTools or by using RS232 commands (see separate RS232 Command Protocol document). This section will only detail controlling the unit from the RS232 PC Tools software (can also use LAN connection).
SaveAs drop-down list. This action is immediate without any prompts. A matrix selection can be recalled from a pre-set memory by selecting from Mode1 to Mode8 from the Recall drop-down list. This action is immediate and will be shown by changes to the video selection markers. sy.uk V1.01...
Select the location and enter a filename to save the EDID data to and click the Save button. Be sure to include the .bin extension when entering the filename as it will not be added automatically when clicking the Save button. V1.01 sy.uk...
Reset to Factory Defaults The Reset button should be used with caution as clicking Yes to the following warning message will reset the SY-SMS44-18G matrix switcher back to its factory default settings. The following items will be affected: All named inputs and outputs will lose their names.
Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness sliders to the selected output to adjust the image quality of that output. Use the Read button to obtain the current values and the Reset button to restore the factory default values. V1.01 sy.uk...
However, changing the Rows, Columns and Available sliders will automatically delete the current video wall set up when the Set button is clicked. The following example shows a more unusual video wall set-up of two video walls each with a two 2x1 configuration: sy.uk V1.01...
Click the Set button view the effect of the new values. Bezel Compensation The following images demonstrate the effect of not having bezel compensation and what a correctly configured bezel compensation settings should produce: No Bezel Compensation Correct Bezel Compensation V1.01 sy.uk...
Use the submenu to set the HDCP options for that output. Two sub options: OFF (default – No rotation), ON (Rotate image). Rotate Select ON: 180º image rotation of the selected screen Test Pattern Each output can display Colour Bar pattern at the selected resolution. sy.uk V1.01...
RS232 connection. Click either Search Device or the Find via UART button to obtain the current network parameters of the SY-SMS44-18G unit. Use this form to make any required changes to make the matrix switcher become visible on the network it is connected to and click Save Config button to program the changes.
IP Config Tab The IP Config tab is used to change the IP settings of the matrix switcher. Enter necessary changes and click Save to program the switcher to the new settings, or Cancel to reject the changes. sy.uk V1.01...
Balanced and 3.5mm Stereo Jack: 20Hz – 20kHz, 1.5Vrms max. Mini-Toslink Output Supports all de-embeded digital formats Control and Power Control Ports RS232, IR or LAN RS232 (Tx, Rx) 57600, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit Power Supply 110~240V AC Power Consumption 60W max. V1.01 sy.uk...
This product has a two years standard warranty, beginning from the date of purchase as stated on the sales invoice. For full details please refer to our Terms and Conditions. SY Product warranty is automatically void under any of the following conditions: ...
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