16x16 and 8x8 vga/hdtv video matrix switch with front panel, rs232, and optional audio & ip control (48 pages)
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User’s Manual HSM-44-BX 4K 4X4 HDMI Matrix Switch with HDBaseT™ and HDMI Outputs Supports 4K UHD resolution HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 compliant with EDID Management Extends HDMI, IR, RS-232, IP, and Power over HDBaseT to 100meters RS-232, IP, IR and Front panel Control with Status LCD Display...
4X4 HDMI Matrix Switch with 4K HDMI & HDBaseT Outputs Table of Contents 1.1 General ......................3 1.0 Introduction ..................3 1.2 Features ......................3 2.0 Package Contents ................4 3.1 Connection Diagram ................... 4 3.0 Configuration and Operation............4 3.2 General Operation ..................
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HSM-44-BX Hall Research and its logo are trademarks of Hall Research. Any other TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged as the property of the trademark owners. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if...
The HSM-44-BX supports HDMI resolutions up to 4K @ 30 Hz 4:4:4 and 4K @ 60 Hz 4:2:0. It also supports HDCP 2.2 and 1.4, 3D, deep-color. PCM, Dolby, DTS, and HD audio standards.
HSM-44-BX 2.0 Package Contents (1) Model the HSM-44-BX (1) Power cord for USA (users in other regions must provide their own cord) (1) IR Remote (1) Rack mounting brackets (2 pcs) (1) RS-232 Cable (6) IR Detectors (for use on IR Input and IR EXT ports)
4X4 HDMI Matrix Switch with 4K HDMI & HDBaseT Outputs 3.2 General Operation The front panel can be used for the following purposes: 3.2.1 Front Panel Functions View current input/output routings (ties) on LCD Make new ties either starting from input or from output •...
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HSM-44-BX The front panel pushbuttons have LEDs built-in. The buttons can be off, on, or blinking. These modes help users control the matrix with ease. Front panel button LED states Easy to understand routing information is displayed on the LCD. On the LCD the 3.2.3 Reading the LCD routing configuration...
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4X4 HDMI Matrix Switch with 4K HDMI & HDBaseT Outputs 2. Press the input button you want to tie to. This will make the selected input button blink. Blinking button designates it as a “candidate” choice; an actual tie is not made until you press the SET button. 3.
HSM-44-BX 1. To blank an output, hold the Output button for 3 seconds or until its led starts blinking. 2. Press SET to apply the change. The blanked Output will be crossed on the front panel LCD with an “X”, indicating that it is blanked.
4X4 HDMI Matrix Switch with 4K HDMI & HDBaseT Outputs 3. Press SET to recall the preset. Example: Saving preset #1 from the previous example 1. To edit a saved preset, press PRE button. 3.3.3 Editing or Copying Presets 2. Hold the preset number you want to edit on the input button until you see the prompt "Editing Preset #"...
HSM-44-BX 3.5 Rear Panel Rear Panel HDMI connectors have small LEDs next to them to indicate status. When an input LED is lit, the signal from source is NOTE detected; when an output LED is on, a sink is detected HDMI Inputs: Connect to HDMI source such as Video players, PCs, STBs etc.
4X4 HDMI Matrix Switch with 4K HDMI & HDBaseT Outputs Control Inputs: TCP/IP connects to a LAN and can be used to control the matrix using Telnet. Use the RS-232 port via DB9 cable to control the unit. There is an IR detector on the front panel of the matrix already, so connecting the IR Detector cable to the IR control port may not be needed.
A main advantage of using the HBX-R is that even though they are shipped with a 5v power supply, when connected to the HSM-44-BX, they get power via the HDBaseT Cat6 from the matrix and connection of the power supply adapter is not required.
4X4 HDMI Matrix Switch with 4K HDMI & HDBaseT Outputs 5.0 EDID management The HSM-44-BX gives users the flexibility to configure the EDID for each input. The source for the EDID data associated with each input can be from one of 15 standard built-in choices or copied from any of the TVs connected to a particular output.
4X4 HDMI Matrix Switch with 4K HDMI & HDBaseT Outputs 6.0 Network Settings As shipped from the factory (or after restoring factory defaults), the HSM-44-BX IP address is set for static IP address of 192.168.1.1. To change the IP or to switch to DHCP, you can use either RS-232 or Telnet.
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4X4 HDMI Matrix Switch with 4K HDMI & HDBaseT Outputs Lock Front Panel Response Command Description n = 0 Lock OFF Panel Unlock n = 1 Lock ON Panel lock Lock Status Query n = 0 Lock OFF n = 1 Lock ON HOT Plug Query LOW (No Sink) n = Output # [1-4]...
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