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Audio out can be de-embedded from any ⚫ output. HDMI outputs support 4K to 1080p ⚫ The AVG-CSK-HD44 is a professional 4x4 HDMI down-scaling. V2.0 Matrix Switcher with audio breakout. It transmits HDMI signals up to 70m over single CATx Controllable by front panel, IR, RS232 ⚫...
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT PLEASE READ THIS PRODUCT MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual is only for operational instruction only, and not to be used for maintenance. The functions described in this version are current as at June 10th. Any changes of functions and operational parameters will be updated in future manual versions.
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT SAFETY OPERATION GUIDE To guarantee the reliable operation of the equipment and safety of the user, please abide by the following procedures in installation, use and maintenance: The system must be earthed properly. Please do not use two blade plugs and ensure the alternating power supply ranges from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz to 60Hz.
Product Introduction....................1.1 Features ....................... 1.2 What’s in the box ....................1.3 Specifications ....……………………………………………………………………2 Product Appearance of the AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT ............3 Matrix Switcher Front Panel .................. 3.1 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel .................. 3.2 Receiver Front and Rear Panel ................3.3 System Connection ......................
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 1. Introduction The AVG-CSK-HD44 is a professional 4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix Switcher with audio breakout. It includes 4 HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI outputs and 3 CATx extension outputs with a HDMI loop out. HDMI signal is extended up to 70m over single CATx cable. All the HDMI outputs support down-scaling function.
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 1.2 Package List 1.2.1 Switcher 1x AVG-CSK-HD44 ⚫ 2x Mounting ears with 4 screws ⚫ 4x Plastic cushions ⚫ 5x IR receiver ⚫ 5x IR emitter ⚫ 3x IR remote ⚫ 1x RS232 cable (3-pin to DB9) ⚫...
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 3. Panel Description 3.1 Matrix Switcher Front Panel Name Description Illuminates green when device powered on; ⚫ Power Indicator ① Turns red in standby mode. ⚫ Long press more than 3 seconds to lock/ ⚫ unlock the front panel buttons.
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 3.2 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Name Description INPUTS 4 HDMI inputs, connects with HDMI sources. ① 3 IR inputs and 1 IR all-in, work with the receivers to support IR pass-through. IR IN ② 1 IR EYE input, connects with external IR receiver for using the IR remote to control the Matrix Switcher.
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 3.3 Receiver Front and Rear Panel Name Description Type-A female HDMI port to connect HDMI display ① DISPLAY device. RJ45 port to connect the CATx OUT port of transmitter by CATx cable. It supports 12V PoC and the receiver can be powered from the transmitter.
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 4. System Connections 4.1 Usage Precautions Make sure all components and accessories included before installation. ⚫ System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and ⚫ humidity. All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and ⚫...
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 5. Panel Button Control 5.1 I/O Connection Switching The front panel features eight output selection buttons, each one has 4 input indicators. Press the button to toggle from input 1 to input 4. If the HDMI input is selected, the corresponding indicator will turn green.
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 6. IR Remote Control The Matrix Switcher features one IR EYE port on rear panel to receive IR signal from IR remote to enable IR control. ① Standby button: Press it to enter/ exit standby mode. ② INPUTS:...
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 7. GUI Control The matrix switcher can be controlled by web GUI via TCP/IP port. The default IP settings are: IP Address: 192.168.0.178 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Type 192.168.0.178 in the internet browser, it will enter the below log-in webpage:...
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 7.1 Switching Tab Use the 4x4 button grid on the page to set which inputs are directed to which outputs. For example, clicking the button on the Input 1 row and Output 1 column, directs input 1 to output 1.
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 7.2 Audio Tab Audio De-embedded OPTICAL & STEREO audio output ports can be de-embedded from 4x HDMI ⚫ output.
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 7.3 Configuration Tab Video Resolution Down-scaling: The matrix supports video resolution downscaling on HDMI outputs. 4K (4096x2160/3840x2160) input can be automatically degraded to 1080p output for compatibility with 1080p display, shown in the below chart. Input Output Resolution...
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT EDID Setting Select the compatible built-in EDID for the selected input source. ⚫ Upload user-defined EDID by the below steps: ⚫ 1) Prepare the EDID file (.bin) on the control PC. 2) Select the User-defined. 3) Click the box , and then select the EDID file (.bin) according the tooltip.
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 7.4 CEC Tab If the input source devices, HDMI output display devices support CEC, they can be controlled via the following CEC interface. Input Source Device Control Select one input source device to be controlled, and then press function buttons.
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT Output Display Device Control Select one output device to be controlled, and then press function buttons. ⚫ Note: It can not control two or more output devices simultaneously.
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 7.5 RS232 Tab ASCII or HEX command format can be selected. ⚫ Baud Rate: Supports 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200. ⚫ Command Ending: NULL, CR, LF or CR+LF can be chosen. ⚫ Command: Type the command in this box to control the third-party device which is ⚫...
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 7.6 Interface Tab Modify the title bar label. ⚫ Modify the button labels. ⚫...
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 7.7 Network Tab Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). ⚫ Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. ⚫...
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 7.8 Access Tab Modify the login password. ⚫ Upgrade the MCU firmware. ⚫ Lock or unlock the front panel buttons. ⚫...
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 7.9 GUI Upgrade Please visit at http://192.168.0.178:100 for GUI online upgrade. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in setting, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to login the configuration interface. After that, click Administration in the source menu to get to Upload Firmware as shown below: Select the desired update file and press Apply, it will start upgrading then.
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 8. RS232 Control 8.1 RS232 Control Software Installation Copy the control software file to the computer connected with CSK- ⚫ HD44. Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. ⚫ 8.2 Basic Settings Firstly, connect CSK-HD44 with necessary input devices and output devices. Then, connect it with a PC installed RS232 control software.
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT Set the parameters (baud rate, data bit, stop bit and parity bit) correctly to ensure reliable RS232 control. 8.3 RS232 Communication Commands Case-sensitive. ⚫ “[“, “]” in the commands are for easy recognition only and not necessary in real ⚫...
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT Command Function Feedback Example [YY]=01~04, YY=01~04 is the number of input port. Enable HDMI 5V of output port. [xx]=00, 04~05. Turn ON Output 04! @OUT[xx]. xx=04 4th output port, 05 is the Turn ON Output 05! HDMI loop out of third output. xx=00, means all output ports.
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT Command Function Feedback Example power the receiver. [xx]=00~03. xx=01~03 is the number of CATx output port, xx=00, means all CATx output ports. Disable PoC output on CATx to power the receiver. PCAT[xx]:OFF [xx]=00~03. CAT 03 Power OFF! xx=01~03 is the number of CATx output port,.
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT Command Function Feedback Example 1 2 3 4 5 STA_OUT. Query HPD Status of output. LINK Y Y Y Y Y Output 01 Switch To In Output 02 Switch To In Query the input source of output STA_VIDEO.
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT Command Function Feedback Example CAT 01 Power OFF! Query the PoC output on CATx STA_PCAT. CAT 02 Power OFF! out. CAT 03 Power OFF! Preset 09 Sta: Query the scene. Out 01 In 01! PresetSta[xx]. xx = 01-09, represents 9 scene.
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 8.3.5 Audio Commands Command Function Feedback Example SPDIF OUT and ANALOG OUT(They are same input audio AUDIO[00]:[YY] Audio Out Switch To source at one group) select which Video Out 04! input audio source. [yy]=01~04, means de-embedded audio from 1-4 output.
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT Command Function Feedback Example xx=01~04 is the number of output port, 05 represents HDMI loopout of 6th output. if the xx =00, it means all output ports. 8.3.7 EDID Management Command Function Feedback Example Restore the factory default EDID All Input EDID Set EDIDMInit.
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT Command Function Feedback Example Input ports xx use built-in EDID yy [xx]=00~04 xx=01~04 is the number of the input port, if the xx=00, it means all input ports. Input 03 EDID Upgrade EDID/[xx]/[yy]. [yy]=01~09 OK By 01 Internal EDID!
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT Command Function Feedback Example Note: Input 04 EDID From 06 If built-in EDID09 is not user- Internal EDID! ⚫ defined, when querying it, the input port will use EDID6 Internal EDID instead. For example, send "EDID/03/09.”, “EDIDSTA03.”, and the result is “Input 03 EDID From 06...
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT The “[BB]” represents the device type (e.g. TV: 40/20/80; Blu-ray DVD: 04/08). ⚫ The “[CC]” represents the CEC function type (e.g. “44”: Remote control). ⚫ The “[DD]” represents the specific command from the table below. ⚫ ✓ Control the input source:...
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT CEC Output 04 Send Success! CECO04404443. CECO[AA][BB][CC]43. Mute CEC Output 04 Send Success! CECO048004. CECO[AA][BB]04. Power on. CEC Output 04 Send Success! CECO048036. CECO[AA][BB]36. Power off. CEC Output 04 Send Success! 9. Firmware Upgrade Please follow the steps as below to upgrade firmware by the RS232 port on the rear panel: 1) Prepare the latest upgrade file and rename it as “08010000.APP”...
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 10. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables are not be connected correctly or connected correctly and in Color losing or no it may be broken. working condition. video signal output Make sure the connection is Fail or loose connection.
AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT Note: If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek further help from authorized dealer or our technical support. 11. Customer Service The return of a product to our Customer Service implies the full agreement of the terms and conditions hereinafter.
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AVG-CSK-HD44 KIT 4) Documentation: Customer Service will accept defective product(s) in the scope of warranty coverage at the sole condition that the defeat has been clearly defined, and upon reception of the documents or copy of invoice, indicating the date of purchase, the type of product, the serial number, and the name of distributor.
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