The MFS51-18G is a 4K scaling switcher that provide 3 HDMI inputs, 1 DisplayPort input and 1 VGA input with HDMI and HDBaseT mirrored outputs. It also provides flexible audio routing with auto-mixer and auto-gain options, ensuring the main audio will always be audible and optimal. The MFS15-18G provides a number of control methods: front panel, RS232, IR, Web GUI, or external contact closures.
Rear Panel Name Description LAN port for Web GUI interface RS232 Control RS232 control port IR IN IR input to HDBaseT receiver IR OUT IR output from HDBaseT receiver Contact In External pushbutton interface for selecting the inputs Audio Ouput Analogue stereo audio output A1 to A5 Analogue stereo audio inputs...
Configuration Example Using the MFS51-18G The MFS51-18G can be controlled using any of the following methods: Front Panel buttons RS232 control commands Built-In Web GUI IR remote control Front Panel Control The input selection buttons allow manual selection of the inputs, simply press the button for the desired input.
Auto Switching Modes The MFS51-18G has three Auto Switching modes that can be set using either RS232 commands or from the WebGUI interface: Last Connected Mode The most recently connected input will always be selected. When the currently selected input is removed, the first available input, starting from input 1, will be selected.
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Getting a List of Supported Commands Send the message help! to get a list of the supported commands. The MFS51-18G will output a list of the supported commands where each one is enclosed in braces, e.g. {s source 1!}. Selecting the inputs RS232 Command Response Input Selected...
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The following command returns the currently selected output resolution setting: RS232 Command Response Function r edid! See previous table Return the current edid setting Setting the Output Resolution The MFS51-18G provides a range of output resolutions that can be chosen to suit any specific requirement: RS232 Command Response...
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Setting the Output HDCP Mode RS232 Command Response Output HDCP Setting s hdcp 1.4! hdcp out 1.4 Force HDCP 1.4 s hdcp bypass! hdcp out bypass Use display HDCP mode The following command returns the currently selected output HDCP setting: RS232 Command Response Function...
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The following commands are only valid when the Mic Mixer is in Auto mode: RS232 Command Response Function Set the MIC mixer volume level of s auto vol n! auto vol n the background audio. n = 0 to 32 Set the fade out time for the s fade out time n! fade out time n...
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RS232 Command Response Function Current microphone Read the microphone volume r mic vol! volume level level Current audio input for Return the audio input source for r hdmi1 audio! HDMI 1 input HDMI 1 Current audio input for Return the audio input source for r hdmi2 audio! HDMI 2 input HDMI 2...
System Commands The following RS232 commands change various system parameters and should only be used when necessary. RS232 Command Response Function Return to the default factory s factory reset! factory reset status Get the current firmware version number. r version! Vm.rr m = Major version rr = Revision number.
Web GUI Control To access the Web GUI simply enter the current IP address of the SY-MFS51-18G and the following page will appear. General Page This page provides basic control of the video and audio input selections, output resolution, input aspect ratio, auto switching mode, EDID and HDCP settings.
Audio Page This page is for controlling the audio volume levels and the microphone mixer section. The values in the lower portion of the Mic Mixer block can only be changed when the AUTO mode is active. Network Page The network page provides information for the current IP settings. Note that the values in the Network Configuration section can only be changed when the IP mode is set the Static.
Advanced Page This page allows control of the button beep sound, power setting, baud rate, sleep, and OSD timers. The Factory Reset button will reset the units to the factory defaults, and the Upgrade Scaler button will allow the firmware to be upgraded from the USB memory device connected to the USB port.
MIC Mode The MIC mode is used for self-powered electret condenser or dynamic microphones. Unbalanced Connection Balanced Connection Line Mode The LINE mode is for line level audio signals, for example, a wireless microphone. Unbalanced Connection Balanced Connection V1.0 sy.uk...
Specifications General VESA and SMPTE 480p to 2160p with 3D. All HDMI resolutions to 3840x2160p @60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI and DisplayPort 480p@60Hz 576p@50Hz 720p@60Hz Video Inputs 1080p@24Hz 1080p@50Hz 1080p@60Hz 4K@24Hz 4K@30Hz 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 All PC resolutions to 1920x1200 @60Hz VGA Video Input Up to 1920x1200 @60Hz Embedded Audio Format LPCM 2 channel...
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Damage to the product due to incorrect usage or storage Damage caused by unauthorised repairs Damage caused by mistreatment of the product Please direct any questions or problems you may have to your local dealer before contacting SY Electronics. V1.0 sy.uk...
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