BZBGEAR BG-PS41-BYOD-4K PRODUCT MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Statement Safety Precaution Introduction Features Packing List Technical Specifications Operation Controls and Functions System Connection Methods Front Panel Control RS232 Control Firmware Upgrade Application Example Tech Support Warranty Mission Statement Copyright · ·...
BZBGEAR BG-PS41-BYOD-4K PRODUCT MANUAL Statement Please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating, or configuring this product. Please save this manual for future reference. Safety Precaution ● Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment.
USB ports for host connection, and two type-A USB ports for USB devices such as webcams, microphones, keyboard, etc. The BG-PS41-BYOD-4K has multiple methods of control. When AUTO mode is selected the switcher will automatically switch to the first detected source device. The switcher can also be manually controlled by the front panel buttons and RS232 commands.
BZBGEAR BG-PS41-BYOD-4K PRODUCT MANUAL Operation Controls and Functions Front Panel 1. POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is supplied. 2. Input LEDs 1-4: The LED illuminates orange when the video signal is detected on the corresponding input channel. It will illuminate green when the video signal/channel is chosen as the input source.
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BZBGEAR BG-PS41-BYOD-4K PRODUCT MANUAL Diemensions · · Address: 830 National Drive #140, Sacramento, CA 95834, USA Tel: +1(888)499-9906 Email: support@bzbgear.com...
BZBGEAR BG-PS41-BYOD-4K PRODUCT MANUAL System Connection Methods Miracast/Airplay Connection A device using MacOS/iOS, Android, Windows 8.1 or later that supports AirPlay/Miracast can be used as an input source. Switch to the Miracast/Airplay input by pressing the SELECT AUTO/3s button for 3 seconds and then the Wi-Fi SSID and password will be shown on the display device.
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1) Connect the Apple iPhone to the Wi-Fi SSID. 2) Slide up on the screen of the iPhone from the bottom to enter the Control Center, click Screen Mirroring, and then click the SSID for the BG-PS41-BYOD-4K screen mirroring. ·...
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● Windows 10 Connection: 1) Press the Windows key + P on keyboard, and then click Connect to a wireless display in the pop-up window. 2) Click the SSID of the BG-PS41-BYOD-4K for screen mirroring. · · Address: 830 National Drive #140, Sacramento, CA 95834, USA Tel: +1(888)499-9906 Email: support@bzbgear.com...
BZBGEAR BG-PS41-BYOD-4K PRODUCT MANUAL Front Panel Control Manual-Switching When the switcher is in the manual switching mode, press the SELECT AUTO/3S button repeatedly to cycle through the four video inputs, and the corresponding source LED will illuminate green. Auto-Switching Press and hold the SELECT AUTO/3s button for at least three seconds to enable auto-switching and the AUTO LED will turn green.
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BZBGEAR BG-PS41-BYOD-4K PRODUCT MANUAL EDID Setting The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is used by the source device to match its video resolution with the connected display. The DIP switch on the front panel can be used to set the EDID to a fixed value to ensure compatibility of video resolution between devices.
RS232 Control The switcher can be controlled by sending RS232 commands. Connect the RS232 port of the BG-PS41-BYOD-4K to a control device such as a PC with a RS232 cable. Basic Settings: Connect the switcher with all input devices and output devices as needed. Next, connect the unit to a PC that has RS232 control software installed.
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BZBGEAR BG-PS41-BYOD-4K PRODUCT MANUAL RS232 Command Com PORT: determined by the PC (sometimes a program will automatically fill this section but if it does not, the information can be found in Device Manager on Windows OS devices) Baud rate: 9600...
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BZBGEAR BG-PS41-BYOD-4K PRODUCT MANUAL CEC/RS232 Function Setting The ending mark of command is “<CR><LF>”. Command Function Command & Feedback Example #SET_SYNCACT_CEC 1 Enable the function of automatically sending CEC commands. @SYNCACT_CEC 1 When detecting a video input signal or not detecting any video signal, the switcher will automatically send the corresponding CEC command to control the display device.
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BZBGEAR BG-PS41-BYOD-4K PRODUCT MANUAL Command Description Command & Feedback Example #SET_DTIME [PARAM1]: When not detecting a video input signal, set the auto power-off #SET_DTIME 1:30 [PARAM2] time of the display device to [PARAM1]: [PARAM2], The default @DTIME 1:30 time is 10 minutes.
BZBGEAR BG-PS41-BYOD-4K PRODUCT MANUAL Firmware Upgrade Please follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware using the FW port on the rear panel: 1) Prepare the latest upgrade file (.bin) and rename it as “FW_MERG.bin” on a PC. 2) Power off the switcher and connect the FW port of the switcher to the PC with a USB cable.
BZBGEAR BG-PS41-BYOD-4K PRODUCT MANUAL Tech Support Have technical questions? We may have answered them already! Please visit BZBGEAR’s support page (bzbgear.com/support) for helpful information and tips regarding our products. Here you will find our Knowledge Base (bzbgear.com/knowledge-base) with detailed tutorials, quick start guides, and step-by-step troubleshooting instructions.
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