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4x4 HDMI® Over Cat5 Matrix Switch – 230ft (70M)
HDMI® Receiver with IR for ST424HDBT
ST424HDBT
STHDBTRX
DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com
FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com
ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com
IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com
NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com
PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com
For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com
Manual Revision: 09/24/2015
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- Page 1 DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com Manual Revision: 09/24/2015...
- Page 2 StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question. Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document, StarTech.com hereby...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Product Diagram ..................1 ST424HDBT Matrix Transmitter ......................1 STHDBTRX Receiver Unit ........................2 Introduction ....................3 Packaging Contents ..........................3 System Requirements ..........................3 Preparing Your Site ................4 Installation ....................4 Hardware Installation ..........................4 Hardware Operation ................6 Manual Matrix Operation ........................6 Remote Control Operation ........................ -
Page 4: Product Diagram
Product Diagram ST424HDBT Matrix Transmitter Front View 1. Output 1 select button w/ LED indicator 2. Output 2 select button w/ LED indicator 3. Output 3 select button w/ LED indicator 4. Output 4 select button w/ LED indicator 5. IR sensor 6. -
Page 5: Sthdbtrx Receiver Unit
STHDBTRX Receiver Unit Front View 1. HDCP signal indicator LED 2. Link LED 3. Mode LED 4. Power LED 5. IR Receiver port 6. IR Transmitter port Back View 1. Power jack 2. Link port (RJ-45 Connector) 3. HDMI out port... -
Page 6: Introduction
• Up to 4 x Video source devices (i.e. computer, Blu-ray Player) • Up to 4 x HDMI enabled display device (i.e. television, projector) • Up to 4 x STHDBTRX HDMI Receiver units (sold separately) • Up to 8 x M/M HDMI cables for displays and video sources (Additional cables... -
Page 7: Preparing Your Site
If the device receiving the IR signal is on the Transmitter side, then connect the IR Transmitter Cable (also included with each STHDBTRX Receiver Unit) to the IR- Transmitter port that corresponds with the remote device that is being transmitter, and position the IR sensor where the remote control will point. - Page 8 Connect the other end of each Cat5e/6 cable run to the Link port (RJ-45 Connector) on the connector on the remote STHDBTRX Receiver Units (sold separately). 3. Install STHDBTRX Receiver Units (sold separately). a) Position each Receiver Unit near the video display (i.e. television, projector).
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Page 9: Hardware Operation
Hardware Operation Manual Matrix Operation 1. Press the Output select button (that corresponds with the numbered output display) you wish to select. 2. Press the output select button repeatedly until your desired input number (that corresponds with the numbered input device) is illuminated on the LED indicator. Remote Control Operation 1. -
Page 10: Rs232 Serial Operation
RS232 Serial Operation Software Installation 1. Download latest software from the StarTech.com website. 2. Open the software folder located inside the zipped download file, run the file called COMCTL4x4-320 Vx.x.exe 3. The control interface is now displayed, with the option to connect via serial or Internet Protocol. - Page 11 Software Overview and Operation 1. The Message section is displayed in the top left hand corner of the software, and allows you to monitor or configure the options listed below. a) The Receive window is located at the top of the Message section and shows messages received from ST424HDBT.
- Page 12 When you send a Control Command to ST424HDBT, it will display the operation results in the receive window. b) The set IP address button is located toward the middle left of the message section, below the Receive Window. Click the button to choose whether you want your network to assign an IP address automatically using DHCP, or to define manually.
- Page 13 If you have chosen to manually assign your IP address click the bullet that says Use the following IP address and enter your desired IP address into the IP address: box below. c) The UTP set button is located next to the IP address button. From the UTP set button you can set the four UTP output ports to single UTP mode or dual UTP mode.
- Page 14 d) The command box and send button is located at the bottom of the message section. You can manually type commands in the command box using specific control codes (See Control Command Format), and click the send button to action your command. Instruction Manual...
- Page 15 2. The Com Status section is displayed at the bottom of the software, and allows you to monitor or configure the communication options listed below. a) The Connect state is located toward the bottom left of the message section. Instruction Manual...
- Page 16 The Connection State displays whether you are connected to the ST424HDBT successfully or not, depending on which is bulleted. b) The Com Select drop down menu is displayed at the bottom of the software. The Com select drop down menu enables you to select the COM port that corresponds with the serial port on your computer that the ST424HDBT is physically plugged into.
- Page 17 c) The Connect/Disconnect button is located at the bottom of the software. The Connect / Disconnect button enables you to connect or disconnect a com section between your computer and the ST424HDBT. Note: If the Connection State is set to Disconnect you will have an option to Connect.
- Page 18 a) Each output port is represented by the number above each of the button groups. Use the group of buttons that correspond with the numbered output display you wish to change. b) Press the number of the input source number (that corresponds with the numbered input device) you wish to be displayed on that specific numbered output port.
- Page 19 c) The command that corresponds with your selection will appear on the command box in the message section, but will be actioned automatically meaning you do not need to press the Send button. Note: the operation results will be displayed in the receive window as confirmation the operation has been completed.
- Page 20 Control Command Format If you would prefer to issue commands to the ST424HDBT using third party terminal software please use the information below. Note: Operation support for third party software is not supported by StarTech.com Com Port Settings Baud Rate:...
- Page 21 Example: “ cir 40 ”(hex: 63 69 72 20 34 30 0D 0A), when the mx0404 received this command ,it will change the Outport4 status to the next input port. ( “c”-0x63, ”I”-0x69, ”r”-0x72, ” “-0x20, ”4”-0x34, ”0”-0x30, ‘ ’-0x0d0a) Note: These commands can also be used in the Command box with the included software.
- Page 22 Command Code Output4 next: 0x63 0x69 0x72 0x20 0x34 0x30 0x0D 0x0A Output 4 select in1: 0x63 0x69 0x72 0x20 0x31 0x38 0x0D 0x0A Output 4 select in2: 0x63 0x69 0x72 0x20 0x34 0x34 0x0D 0x0A Output 4 select in3: 0x63 0x69 0x72 0x20 0x30 0x46 0x0D 0x0A Output 4 select in4: 0x63 0x69 0x72 0x20 0x35 0x31 0x0D 0x0A...
- Page 23 Output to Input Return status OP3->IP3 “s32” OP3->IP4 “s33” OP4->IP1 “s40” OP4->IP2 “s41” OP4->IP3 “s42” OP4->IP4 “s43” Read Status Command The command length is 4 bytes. bc + ‘_’ + ‘ ’ “bc” is the key word, ‘_’ is Space, ‘ ’ is carriage return. When you send the read status command to MX0404, if succeed, it will return the status of the OP(both OP1 and OP2).
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Page 24: Ip (Internet Protocol) Operation
IP (Internet Protocol) Operation 1. Open a web browser on a computer connected to your local network. 2. Type the IP address of the ST424HDBT into the address bar in your web browser, and press enter. Note: If you do not know the IP address of the ST424HDBT, it can be obtained using the IP Information Software. - Page 25 5. You can change the Input device for each video output port using the output field on the top right side. Each Output port has a section with numbered buttons representing each of the video input devices. Click the number that represents the output port for your desired change.
- Page 26 6. The IR Matrix Field on the bottom left displays which IR output device is currently available for remote control at each output port. Note: The Refresh button will reload the page showing your current configuration. 7. You can change the IR Input location for each IR output port using the IR output field on the bottom right side.
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Page 27: Ip Information Software Installation
IP Information Software Installation 1. Download latest software from the StarTech.com website. 2. Open the software folder located inside the zipped download file, run the file called NETCTL.exe 3. The software will open, and create a file named "NETCTL.TXT". This file contains a backup of all the device information for each device found on the network. - Page 28 4. If Assign an IP is displayed the device has not been assigned an IP address from your network. Double click Assign IP to assign an IP address. 5. The assign IP box will appear, enter your desired IP information and click the OK button.
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Page 29: Edid Emulation Configuration
7. To open the Web GUI for the ST424HDBT, double click the device name. Note: If you have more than one ST424HDBT attached to your network, be certain to select the proper device name. EDID Emulation Configuration What is EDID / EDID Emulation? EDID is a standardized protocol that allows a display to communicate its capabilities to a source device, and then allows the source to configure the video content for the display using the display’s optimal video settings. -
Page 30: Edid Function Table
EDID Function Table EDID EDID EDID EDID Emulation Switch Switch Switch EDID Setting Details Setting Uses the EDID settings from the EDID Copy display connected to your selected video output port. Communicates EDID settings for 1080p (3D) a 1080p video resolution with Stereo Audio 2-channel stereo audio and support for 3D video. -
Page 31: Setting Edid Configuration
Setting EDID Configuration 1. Using the EDID Switch, set the dip switches to your desired EDID Emulation Setting as specified in the EDID Function Table. 2. Press and hold the Output 1 selection button for several seconds until the LED indicator flashes. -
Page 32: Specifications
Specifications Number of input Ports Number of output Ports 8 (4x HDMI / 4x CAT5) 4 x HDMI female (A/V input) 4 x HDMI female (A/V output) 4 x RJ-45 female (A/V output) Connectors 1 x RJ-J5 female (LAN Control) 1 x DB-9 female (Serial Control) 1 x IRDA (Infrared) Female (3.5mm) 1 x DC Power... -
Page 33: Technical Support
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