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Introduction The 4x4 HMI 2.0 Matrix Kit allows you to select and switch between any of the 4 HDMI source devices to display on any of the 4 HDMI displays simultaneously. Features • Select and switch between any of the 4 HDMI source devices to any of the 4 HDMI displays simultaneously •...
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Package Contents 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher 1x 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher • Surface mount accessories • 4x Plastic pads • 1x IR remote control • 5x IR receiver cables • 5x IR emitter cables • 1x RS232 cable (Phoenix to 9-pin D-Sub) •...
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CAT 6/7 Receiver Figure 3: CAT 6/7 Receiver Front and Rear Panel Layout...
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Hardware Installation Power off all devices including your HDMI source(s) and HDMI display(s). Connect your HDMI source device(s) to the Matrix Switcher's HDMI Input connectors with HDMI cables (HDMI cables not included). Connect your CAT cables between the Matrix Switcher and CAT 6/7 Receivers. Optional: Connect an HDMI display to the HDMI output of the Matrix Switcher using an HDMI cable (HDMI cable not included).
11. Plug the included power adapter into the Matrix Switcher's Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into a reliable power outlet. 12. Power on all connected devices. The 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Kit is ready for use. Application Diagram The application diagram shows the most typical input and output devices used with the 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Kit.
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IR Control Provides IR control of the connected devices. The IR feature is bidirectional so either the source device or the display device(s) can be remotely controlled. IR Remote Users can control the Matrix Switcher using the included remote. Connect an IR receiver cable to the IR Eye of the Matrix Switcher.
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Control the Matrix Switcher Locally Connect an IR Receiver cable to the IR Eye port of the Matrix Switcher. Point the included Remote Control at the IR Receiver Cable's IR eye to control the Matrix Switcher. Figure 6: Controlling the Matrix Switcher Locally Control the Matrix Switcher Remotely Connect an IR Receiver cable to the IR In port on each CAT 6/7 Receiver.
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Controlling the Display Device(s) Connect an IR Receiver cable to the IR In port of the Matrix Switcher. Connect an IR Emitter cable to the IR Out port on each CAT 6/7 Receiver. Point the IR Emitter cable's IR eye in line with the IR receiver on the display device.
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Controlling All Display Devices Simultaneously Connect an IR Receiver cable to the IR All In port of the Matrix Switcher. Connect an IR Emitter cable to the IR Out port on each CAT 6/7 Receiver. Point the IR Emitter cable's IR eye in line with the IR receiver on the display device.
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Controlling the Source Device Connect an IR Emitter cable to the IR Out port of the Matrix Switcher. Point the IR Emitter cable's IR eye in line with the IR receiver on the source device. Connect an IR Receiver cable to the IR In port on each CAT 6/7 Receiver.
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Multiple to Multiple Device IR Control (Matrix) Connect an IR Emitter cable to the IR All Out port of the Matrix Switcher. Point the IR Emitter cable's IR eye in line with the IR receiver on the source device. Connect an IR Receiver cable to the IR In port on each CAT 6/7 Receiver.
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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 Connect your PC to the Matrix Swicher's PCP/IP Control Port. Set the PC's network segment to the same setting as the Matrix Switcher.
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Switching Tab Use the 4x4 button grid on the page to set which inputs are directed to which outputs. For example, clicking the button Input 1 row and Output 1 column directs the source device connected to Input 1 to the display device connected to Output 1.
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Audio Tab • Optical and Stereo audio output can be de-embedded from the 4 HDMI outputs. Configuration Tab 1) PoC • Turns On/Off PoC to the CAT 6/7 receiver units...
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2) HDCP • HDCP setting for the 4 outputs 3) EDID Copy • Copy the EDID of the selected display to one or more source devices...
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4) EDID Setting • Select the compatible embedded EDID for the selected source device • Upload user-defined EDID using the steps below: 1. Prepare the EDID file (.bin) on the control PC. 2. Select User-defined. 3. Click on the box, then select the ".bin" file. 4.
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CEC Tab 1) Input Device Control • Select one input device to be controlled, and then press function buttons. Note: Can not control two or more source devices simultaneously 2) Output Device Control • Select one output device to be controlled, and then press function buttons.
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RS232 Tab • ASCII or HEX command format can be selected • Baud Rate: Supports 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 • Command Ending: Null, CR, LF, or CR+LF • Command: Type the command in this box to control the device that is connected to the RS232 port Interface Tab •...
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Network Tab • Select Static IP or DHCP • Modify the static IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Access Tab • Modify the Login password • Upgrade the firmware • Lock or unlock the front panel buttons...
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RS232 Control Connect the control PC's RS232 serial port to the Matrix Switch's RS232 port using the included RS232 cable. RS232 Control Software Works with most serial command and monitoring software such as CommWatch. • Download CommWatch or the serial command software of your choice •...
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Control Software Interface Set the COM port, Baud rate, data bit, stop bit, and parity. Enter commands into the Command Sending Area.
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RS232 Commands • Default settings: Baud rate: 9600, Data bit: 8, Stop bit: 1, Parity bit: none • Commands are case sensitive • Command inside "[ ]" are for easy recognition only and not added to the real command. Other symbols including, ".", ",", "/", "%", "^", are parts of the command •...
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CEC Control CEC enable source and display devices can be controlled by sending the following commands. • [I] represents the input port. [O] represents output port • [AA] represents port number. The HDMI input ports are 01-04. The HDMI ouput ports are 04-05, 05 standing for the HDMI loop-out of the 3rd HDMI output •...
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Disclaimer The product name and brand name may be registered trademarks of related manufacturers. TM and ® may be omitted on the user's guide. The pictures on the user's guide are just for reference, and there may be some slight differences with the actual products.
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