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Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE RECOMMENDED This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc.
Introduction The BG-UHD-42MG2 is a 4x4 HDMI matrix switcher with audio breakouts. It supports HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 with resolution support up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 plus all 3D formats with HDR output support for each channel. It routes four Hi-Def sources to any four HDTV displays, along with multichannel digital audio formats such as Dolby®...
Panel Descriptions Front Panel ① IR receiving window -- Receive IR signal from the remote control of the matrix. ② Power LED indicator – Lit when getting power, off when no power. ③ Output selection button 1 to 4 -- Press to select the input source from 1 to 4. ④...
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⑩ IR extension receiver input -- 3.5mm stereo earphone jack, connect with an IR receiver cable to receive the IR signal from remote control of BG-UHD-42MG2 or control processor. RS232 port – DB9 female, for control the matrix from PC or control processor ⑪...
Remote Control Output and Input select A. OUTPUT-X select INPUT-Y: 1. Press OUTPUT-X (X means 1 to 4 of outputs) Press INPUT-Y ( Y means 1 to 4 of inputs ) 2. Press OUTPUT-X (X means 1 to 4 of outputs) press the left and right arrow buttons to select the input.
RS232 and Telnet Commands Command Action Print Help Information HELP Print Help Information STATUS Print System Status And Port Status Power On, System Run On Normal State POFF Power Off, System Run On Power Save State IR ON/OFF Set System IR Control On Or Off (Only for IR Extension) KEY ON/OFF Set System KEY Control On Or Off BEEP ON/OFF...
GUI Control PC System: Microsoft Windows Operation System Installation 4x4 HDMI Matrix controller is a green software. You just need to copy “4x4 HDMI Matrix Controller vx.x.exe” to the PC which is used to control the Matrix by RS232 COM or TCP to complete installation.
“General” page ① Select control mode: RS232 COM mode (Auto COM ports detected) or TCP mode ② List detected COM ports ③ List all Matrix devices after search operation ④ Click to search all Matrix devices that connected in same subnet ⑤...
Set TCP control configuration Click Config button to show TCP configuration window. ① Set tag to identify Matrix device ② Set IP mode: Subnet should support DHCP protocol when set Auto IP mode, then Matrix device will obtain IP automatically. Otherwise, set Static IP mode and designate a useable IP for Matrix device ③...
“Port Tag” page ① Input port tags ② Click to edit Input port tags ③ Output port tags ④ Click to edit Output port tags NOTE: Edit boxes are read only, click “Edit” button to pop up window to edit the tags. One set of Input/output port tags can be set for Matrix device when COM control mode selected.
Edit Input port tags After action of ②, edit form will pop-up as below: Define tags for respective Input port, then devices connect the Input ports can be easily remembered. Click buttons with “×” caption to delete tag which is no use any more, if tag is still used by any other Input port, delete action will be discarded.
“Setting” page ① LED which displays Input number for respective Output port ② Click to select Input port for respective Output port ③ Click to select previous or next Input port for respective Output port ④ Display Output from Input with tag information when mouse moves over ② buttons ⑤...
Pop-up tag messages When “Display Input, Output tags when focus setting buttons” checkbox on “General” page is checked and Input/output port tag has been defined, tag messages will pop up like as: Pop-up Menu When mouse moves over ② setting buttons, and click mouse right button, menu will pop up like as:...
All Outputs: All Outputs from same Input “1 Output” to “4 Outputs”: Set current Output (where mouse right clicked) and the next x-1 ( x range is from 1 to 4, set total x Outputs at the same time ) Output(s) from same Input Port to Port: Output1 from Input1, Output2 from Input2, Output3 from Input3, etc.
“EDID control” page ① Set EDID mode for selected Input port or All Input ports, click “Set” button to complete action. NOTE: When set User1/User2 EDID mode, should Download EDID content to User1 Memory/User2 Memory first. User1/User2 default EDID content is 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0.
“IR Configuration” page To enable or disable IR control function. When box checked, IR control function enabled, otherwise, IR control function disabled. This setting is not memorized. IR control function is always enabled after power up.
“FW upgrade” page ① Click to open firmware file (file extension is “.fw”). ② Firmware upgrade progress ③ Click the button to upgrade firmware. NOTE: If failure occurs during upgrading firmware process, the following steps SHOULD be done sequentially to establish next upgrading procedure: Power down the Matrix Close the 4x4 HDMI Matrix Controller Re-power up the Matrix, then wait for 10 seconds to ensure the Matrix is ready...
Maintenance Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzene to clean this unit. Warranty Policy BZBGEAR products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, BZBGEAR will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective.
The warranty does not cover any labor involved in the removal and or reinstallation of warranted equipment or parts on site, or any labor required to diagnose the necessity for repair or replacement. The warranty excludes any responsibility by BZBGEAR for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the equipment or products, or for any inability to use them either separate from or in combination with any other equipment or products.
An RMA number must first be issued by sales. This RMA number will need to be referenced on the outside of the return shipment. Upon receipt of the defective product, BZBGEAR will, at its discretion, either repair or replace the product and ship it out in the most expeditious manner possible. Subject to availability, the replacement product will be shipped on the business day following receipt of the defective product.
Warranty Information (Second Year Assurance) BZBGEAR wants to assure you peace of mind. We're so confident in the quality of our products that along with the manufacturer's one-year limited warranty, we are offering free second-year warranty coverage upon registration*! Taking advantage of this program is simple, just follow the steps below: 1.
Mission Statement BZBGEAR manifests from the competitive nature of the audiovisual industry to innovate while keeping the customer in mind. AV solutions can cost a pretty penny, and new technology only adds to it. We believe everyone deserves to see, hear, and feel the advancements made in today’s AV world without having to break the bank.
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