KanexPro HDMX44-18G Manual
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HDMX44-18G
4x4 HDMI 2.0, 4K Matrix Switcher
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HDMX44-18G rev2.0
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  • Page 1 HDMX44-18G 4x4 HDMI 2.0, 4K Matrix Switcher All Rights Reserved HDMX44-18G rev2.0 MPN:...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    HDMX44-18G Matrix CONTENTS Introduction ............ 1 Applications ............ 1 Package Contents ..........1 System Requirements ........2 Features............2 Operation Controls and Functions....... 3 Front Panel ..........3 Rear Panel ........... 4 Remote Control .......... 5 6.4 IR Pin Definitions ..........6 RS-232 Protocols.........
  • Page 5: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 6: System Requirements

    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.
  • Page 7: Operation Controls And Functions

    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).
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    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.
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    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...
  • Page 10: Ir Pin Definitions

    HDMX44-18G IR Extender IR Signal Power Grounding 6.5 RS-232 Protocols MATRIX REMOTE CONTROLLER Definition Definition ► ◄ Baud Rate: 115200bps Data bit: 8 bits Parity: None Flow Control: None Stop Bit: 1...
  • Page 11: Telnet And Rs-232 Commands

    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...
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Telnet Control

    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”.
  • Page 15: Webgui Control

    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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 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 ➢...
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 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”...
  • Page 25: Connection Diagram

    HDMX44-18G 7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM Blu-ray/PS4 Player Blu-ray/PS4 Player Blu-ray/PS4 Player Blu-ray/PS4 Player Projector 6GHDMI TV/Display...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    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)
  • Page 27: Timing

    HDMX44-18G DVI and HDMI Supported Resolutions (Hz) Input Output 640x480@60/72/75/85 √ √ 720x400@85 √ √ 800x600@56/60/72/75/85 √ √ 1024x768@60/70/75/85 √ √ 1152x864@75 √ √ 1280x720@60 √ √ 1280x768@60/75/85 √ √ 1280x800@60 √ √ 1280x960@60 √ √ 1280x1024@60 √ √ 1360x768@60 √...
  • Page 28 HDMX44-18G DVI and HDMI Supported Resolutions (Hz) Input Output 1920x1080p@23.97/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 √ √ 3840x2160@24/25/30/50/60 √ √ 4096x2160@24/25/30/50/60 √ √...
  • Page 29 HDMX44-18G Brea, California www.kanexpro.com...

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