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- Page 1 4K 2x4 HDMI® Splitter and Extender Kit P/N 43960 User's Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ......................4 INTRODUCTION ...................................5 FEATURES ....................................6 CUSTOMER SERVICE................................ 7 PACKAGE CONTENTS ..............................7 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..............................8 Front Panel ..................................8 Rear Panel ..................................9 Receivers ..................................10 SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM ........................10 IR CONTROL ................................... 11 Controlling the Source Devices ........................ - Page 3 Switching Commands............................17 CEC Commands ................................19 SPECIFICATIONS ................................22 Splitter/Transmitter ............................... 22 Receivers (each) ............................... 24 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..............................25 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ..........................25 Notice for FCC ................................25 Notice for Industry Canada ..........................26...
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Page 4: Safety Warnings And Guidelines
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. This device is intended for indoor use only. •... -
Page 5: Introduction
Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use chemical cleaners, solvents, • or detergents. For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth with warm water. This device has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open, • service, or modify this device. INTRODUCTION This 4K 2x4 HDMI®... -
Page 6: Features
FEATURES Distributes either one of two HDMI® inputs to a single HDMI loop output • and four RJ45 outputs for extension over single Cat5e/Cat6/Cat7 Ethernet cables Supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz with YCbCr 4:4:4 8-bit • Supports all HDMI audio formats •... -
Page 7: Customer Service
CUSTOMER SERVICE The Monoprice™ Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your ordering, purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you have any problem with your order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website www.monoprice.com or via email at support@monoprice.com. -
Page 8: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel POWER: The LED illuminates green when power is applied, it blinks green when in standby mode, and it is off when there is no power. HDMI 1/HDMI 2: One of the two LEDs illuminates green to indicate the selected input. -
Page 9: Rear Panel
Rear Panel INPUTS: Two HDMI® ports for connecting video source devices. OUTPUTS: One HDMI port for connecting a local display or cascading to other units, and four RJ45 jacks for connecting the receivers. IR IN: Four numbered IR input jacks and an IR ALL IN jack for receiving IR signals to control the remote displays using their native remote(s). -
Page 10: Receivers
Receivers CATx IN: RJ45 jack for connecting the Ethernet cable from the transmitter. IR IN: 3.5mm jack for connecting an IR receiver. IR OUT: 3.5mm jack for connecting an IR transmitter. DISPLAY: HDMI® port for connecting an HDMI display. SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM... -
Page 11: Ir Control
IR CONTROL This system supports bidirectional IR passthrough, allowing you to control the remote displays from the source location and the connected source devices from the remote locations. The system includes one IR transmitter and four IR receivers, which allows for the basic source device control from the remote locations. -
Page 12: Controlling The Displays Using The Same Remote
Controlling the Displays Using the Same Remote You can control the remote displays from the source location when all displays use the same remote. To do this, you will need to purchase three additional IR transmitters. The following sample connection diagram shows the connections and signal paths. -
Page 13: Source Switching
SOURCE SWITCHING This system supports both Manual Switching Mode and Auto Switching Mode. When in Manual Switching Mode, momentarily press the SELECT button • on the front panel to switch between the two inputs. Press and hold the SELECT button on the front panel for 3 seconds to •... -
Page 14: Video Downscaling
FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware in this splitter can be upgraded. If an upgraded firmware is available, it can be downloaded from the 43960 page on the www.monoprice.com website or from the Downloads section. Download the firmware upgrade zip file and extract the firmware file. -
Page 15: Rs-232 Control
Using a USB cable (available separately), plug one end into the FW port on the splitter, then plug the other end into an available USB port on your computer. Power on the switch. Your computer will automatically detect a U-disk named BOOTDISK. -
Page 16: Configuration
Configuration Launch your software package once it is installed, then set the communications parameters as follows: PORT: the serial port on your computer that is connected to the switch. Baud Rate: 9600 Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Parity: None You can now issue RS-232 control commands to the switch. -
Page 17: Rs-232 Commands
System Commands Function Command Example Feedback Set the device name, where >SetDeviceModel:xxxx <Model:43960 xxxx is the desired name. Get the device name. >GetDeviceModel <Model:43960 Reboot the system. >SetDeviceModelRst <DeviceModelRst... - Page 18 Function Command Example Feedback Sets the signal detection >SetSignalDetect [param] <SignalDetectMode 5V mode, where param is 5V or TMDS. Gets the signal detection >GetSignalDetect <SignalDetectMode 5V mode. Enable or disable standby >SetSystemStandbyMode mode, where param is On or <SystemStandbyMode On [param] Off.
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Page 19: Cec Commands
CEC Commands Function Command Example Feedback Send the CEC MENU command to a source device, where param is 01 or >SetCecSrcMenu [param] <CecSrcMenu 01 02, representing HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. Send the CEC UP command to a source device, where param is 01 or 02, >SetCecSrcUp [param] >CecSrcUp 01... - Page 20 Function Command Example Feedback Send the CEC ENTER command to a source device, where param is 01 or >SetCecSrcEnter [param] >CecSrcEnter 01 02, representing HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. Send the CEC ON command to a source device, where param is 01 or 02, >SetCecSrcOn [param] >CecSrcOn 01 representing HDMI 1 and...
- Page 21 Function Command Example Feedback Send the CEC NEXT command to a source device, where param is 01 or >SetCecSrcNext [param] >CecSrcNext 01 02, representing HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. Send the CEC REWIND command to a source device, where param is 01 or >SetCecSrcRewind [param] >CecSrcRewind 01 02, representing HDMI 1 and...
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Page 22: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Splitter/Transmitter 43960 Video Inputs 2x HDMI® Video Outputs 1x HDMI, 4x RJ45 HDMI Version HDCP™ Version Video Bandwidth 18Gbps Maximum Input Resolution 4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4 8-bit Maximum HDMI Output Resolution 4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4 Maximum RJ45 Output Resolution 4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4 compressed... - Page 23 Noise -90dB Stereo Analog Audio Output Supported Audio Formats Frequency Response 20Hz ~ 20kHz, ±1dB Maximum Output Level 2.0 V ±0.5dB < 0.05%, 20Hz ~ 20kHz bandwidth, THD+N 1kHz sine at 0dBFS or maximum level Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 80dB, 20Hz ~ 20kHz bandwidth >...
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Page 24: Receivers (Each)
Storage Temperature -13 ~ +158°F (-25 ~ +70°C) Operating Humidity 10 ~ 90% RH, noncondensing Dimensions (WxHxD) 7.9" x 1.7" x 5.1" (200 x 44 x 130 mm) Weight 1.9 lbs. (855 g) Note that the digital optical S/PDIF output does not support the DTS-HD Master Audio™... -
Page 25: Technical Support
Operating Humidity 10 ~ 90% RH, noncondensing Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.1" x 0.7" x 3.1" (80 x 17 x 80 mm) Weight 2.5 oz. (70 g) TECHNICAL SUPPORT Monoprice™ is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product recommendations. -
Page 26: Notice For Industry Canada
Modifying the equipment without Monoprice's authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class B digital devices. In that event, your right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense. - Page 27 Monoprice™, Blackbird™, the Blackbird logo, and all Monoprice logos are trademarks of Monoprice Inc. HDMI®, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDCP™ is a trademark of Digital Content Protection LLC.
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