Hdmi 2.0 4x4 matrix switcher with 4k to 1080p down-scaling (6 pages)
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HDMX44-18G 4x4 HDMI 2.0, 4K Matrix Switcher All Rights Reserved HDMX44-18G rev2.0 MPN:...
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KanexPro assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document. KanexPro also makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information contained in this document.
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HDMX44-18G SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment: • Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
HDMX44-18G 1. INTRODUCTION The KanexPro HDMX44-18G is a professional 4-input, 4-output HDMI matrix featuring HDCP 2.2 with the latest HDMI 2.0 specifications supporting ultra HD resolutions up to 4K @60Hz. It can be fully controlled via RS-232, IR and Web based GUI using Ethernet where end-users can switch, control and manage the matrix using graphical and visual indicators right from the computer or touch-panel.
HDMX44-18G Matrix 4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • HDMI source equipment such as media players, video game consoles or set-top boxes. • HDMI receiving equipment such as HDTVs, monitors or audio amplifiers. • The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cables is highly recommended.
HDMX44-18G 6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6.1 Front Panel 4x4 4K UHD+ Matrix ① IR Window: Accepts IR signals from the included IR remote for control of this unit only. ② Power Button & LED: Press this button to power the unit on (green LED) or place it into stand-by mode (red LED).
HDMX44-18G Matrix 6.2 Rear Panel INPUT OUTPUT IR IN DC 24V SERVICE ① INPUT 1~4: Connect to HDMI source equipment such as media players, game consoles or set-top boxes. DVI sources are supported with the use of an HDMI to DVI adapter.
HDMX44-18G 6.3 Remote Control POWER ① POWER: Press this button to power the unit on or place it OUTPUT into stand-by mode. ② OUTPUT Press OUTPUT number of the input (1~4) to display on Output A. OUTPUT ③ OUTPUT Press the number...
HDMX44-18G 6.6 Telnet and RS-232 Commands COMMAND DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION OF PARAMETER Switch Output N=1~4 A to Input N Switch Output B N=1~4 to Input N Switch Output N=1~4 C to Input N Switch Output N=1~4 D to Input N Switch All Output...
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HDMX44-18G COMMAND DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION OF PARAMETER PRESET N Preset the store N=1~4 I/O Position N Name N N1 Name port N as N1 N=1~4 N1=ABCDEFGH (Max Length=8) NONE Show Unit Firmware Version EM N N1 N=1~4 Setting port EDID Mode to N1...
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HDMX44-18G COMMAND DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION OF PARAMETER USBISP Update FW by NONE HELP Display all NONE available commands and its description Display all NONE available commands QUIT Quit Telnet NONE Note: Commands will not be executed unless followed by a carriage return.
HDMX44-18G 6.7 Telnet Control the PC/Laptop are connected to the same active networks. To access Telnet in Windows 7, click on the “Start” menu and type “cmd” in the search field, then press “Enter”. Under Windows XP go to the “Start” menu, click on “Run”, type “cmd” then press “Enter”.
HDMX44-18G This will connect us to the unit we wish to control. Type “help” to list the available commands. 6.8 WebGUI Control All primary functions of this unit are controllable via the built in WebGUI. This control is presented across 3 separate tabs, including Switch, EDID Settings, and System Settings.
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HDMX44-18G Connect the unit and your PC/Laptop to the same active network and execute the Device Discovery software. Click on “Find Devices on Network” and a list of devices connected to the local network will show up indicating their current IP address.
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HDMX44-18G • Log in to the WebGUI To access the WebGUI, open a web browser on a PC/Laptop that is connected to an active network and type the unit’s IP address into the web address entry bar. Log into the unit by entering the appropriate user name and password.
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HDMX44-18G To begin assigning a new video route, please click the button of the HDMI output you wish to send video to (e.g. “OUTPUT A”) and then click on the button of the preferred HDMI input port (e.g. “INPUT 3”). As you select each button they will change their color to orange.
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HDMX44-18G Presets: This matrix can store up to 4 routing presets. Presets can be utilized to store multiple different routing states in advance for rapid, hassle-free, recall. Preset Set: Once you have the matrix set the way you like, you can ➢...
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HDMX44-18G Preset Recall: When you wish to load a previously stored set- ting, ➢ please click the “recall” icon ( ) and you will be presented with a choice of the available 4 presets. The preset will load immediately upon pressing the preset’s...
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HDMX44-18G • EDID Settings Tab This matrix provides the option of six built in EDIDs, four sink sourced EDIDs and four users uploaded EDIDs that can be assigned to each input port individually. The names of the four-user uploaded EDIDs can changed if desired.
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HDMX44-18G EDID Renaming: All User EDIDs can be renamed as required. To rename an individual User EDID please click the “edit” icon ( ). Click the “Save” icon to confirm the change. Note: Blank spaces (“ ”) are not allowed in names.
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HDMX44-18G the Sink EDID Download dropdown menu and then press the “Down- load” button next to the selection. The EDID will then be saved to your local PC as a *.bin file. • System Settings This page provides system configuration options including turning the power on/off, changing the login password, changing the network settings, resetting the system to factory defaults, and updating the firmware.
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HDMX44-18G Network: The unit’s IP mode (DHCP or Static IP), IP address, netmask, and gateway can be set here. When the unit is set to “DHCP” mode, it will automatically attempt to obtain proper configuration information from the local DHCP server. If no DHCP server is available, or the user wishes to configure the network settings manually, please set the unit to “Static IP”...
HDMX44-18G 8. SPECIFICATIONS 8.1 Technical Specifications Video Bandwidth 600MHz/18Gbps Input Ports 4 x HDMI 1 x IR 1 x RS-232 1 x Mini USB(Service) 1 x RJ45(Control) Output Ports 4 x HDMI Supported Resolutions: 480i~1080p@24/50/60Hz 4K up to 4096x2160@60Hz (YUV 4:4:4, 8-bit)
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