UTE UH-4U-8K User Manual

UTE UH-4U-8K User Manual

8k uhd 4x1 hdmi 2.1 switcher with earc and auto-switching

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UH-4U-8K
8K UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher
with eARC and Auto-Switching
All Rights Reserved
Version: UH-4U-8K_2023V1.1
www.ute.de

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  • Page 1 User Manual UH-4U-8K 8K UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC and Auto-Switching All Rights Reserved Version: UH-4U-8K_2023V1.1 www.ute.de...
  • Page 2 UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC Statement Thanks for purchasing this product, please read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures are shown in this manual for reference only. Different models and specifications are subject to real product.
  • Page 3 UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC Safety Precaution To ensure the best performance from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference. Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for ⚫...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC Contents 1 Introduction ....................... 1 1.1 Product Introduction..................1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.3 Packing List ...................... 2 2 Panel Description ...................... 3 2.1 Front Panel ....................... 3 2.2 Rear Panel ......................4 3 System Connection ....................
  • Page 5 UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 10 Panel Drawing ......................19 11 Troubleshooting & Maintenance ................20 12 After-sales / Customer Service ................21 U.T.E. electronic GmbH & Co. KG www.ute.de...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Introduction The UH-4U-8K is an auto switcher with four HDMI video inputs and one HDMI output. This switcher supports HDMI video resolution up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 HDR+ and High Definition audio.
  • Page 7: Packing List

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 1.3 Packing List 1x UH-4U-8K: 8K UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with auto-switching ⚫ 2x Mounting Ears ⚫ 2x Mounting Screws ⚫ 4x Plastic Cushions ⚫ 1x RS232 Cable (3-pin terminal block to DB9) ⚫...
  • Page 8: Panel Description

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 2 Panel Description 2.1 Front Panel Figure 2-1 UH-4U-8K Front Panel ① POWER LED: The LED illuminates green when power is applied. ② AUDIO LED: Illuminates blue when de-embedding audio ③ INPUT 1~4 LEDs: The LED illuminates green when there is HDMI input on the corresponding channel.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 2.2 Rear Panel Figure 2-2 UH-4U-8K Rear Panel ① IN 1~4: Four type-A female HDMI input ports to connect HDMI sources. The input 4 port supports eARC. ② OUT: Type-A female HDMI output port to connect HDMI display.
  • Page 10: System Connection

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 3 System Connection 3.1 Usage Precautions 1) Make sure all components and accessories included before installation. 2) System should be installed in a clean environment and has a prop temperature and humidity.
  • Page 11: Source Button Control

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 4 Source Button Control 4.1 Manual Switching When the switcher is in manual switching mode, the Switching Mode LED will be off, and please press SWITCH AUTO/3s button to switch to the next input.
  • Page 12: Ir Remote Control

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 5 IR Remote Control Please connect an IR receiver to the IR input port; the IR remote is used for signal switching and it can also be used to control source and display devices based on CEC function.
  • Page 13: Rs232 Control

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 6 RS232 Control Connect the switcher to the control device (e.g. PC) with RS232 cable and set the parameters in the right manner, the control device is capable to control this switcher by RS232 commands.
  • Page 14 UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC The interface of the control software is shown as below: Parameter configuration area Monitoring area, indicates if the command sent works. Command sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, bound rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly (Baud rate: 9600 , Data bit: 8 , Stop bit: 1 , Parity bit: none), and then the command is ready to be sent in command sending area.
  • Page 15: Rs232 Command

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 6.2 RS232 Command 6.2.1 RS232 Communication Protocol Communication protocol: Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none  Note: All commands must be ended with “<CR><LF>”. 6.2.2 Signal Switching...
  • Page 16: Source Device Control

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 6.2.3 Source Device Control  Notes: • The input source device is required to support CEC. • Due to the HDMI input 4 port does not support CEC, the source device connected to this port can not be controlled by IR remote.
  • Page 17: Display Device Control

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 6.2.4 Display Device Control  Note: The display device is required to support CEC. Function Command Feedback Example Turn on the display device, e.g. <CecTvOn >CecTvOn HDTV. Turn off the display device, e.g.
  • Page 18: System Control

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 6.2.6 System Control Function Command Feedback Example <Factory Reset >Reset System reset. <Reboot >Reboot Machine reboot. <WUH4ARC-8K <V1.0.0 <Video 01 <AutoSwitch On Get system information. >GetStatus <Aout On <EDID 01 <DetMode 5V <RS232Baud: 9600...
  • Page 19: Edid Management

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 7 EDID Management 7.1 Predefined EDID Setting The rear panel boasts a 4-pin DIP switch to set the predefined EDID. The ten types of embedded EDID and their corresponding switch status are shown in the below list.
  • Page 20: User Defined Edid Setting

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 7.2 User Defined EDID Setting Except directly invoking the embedded EDID, the specific EDID can be customized. There are five EDID can be customized following the below operations. Step1. Rename the user defined EDID according the following format: EC_xx_xxxx_xxx.bin...
  • Page 21: Firmware Upgrade

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 8 Firmware Upgrade Please follow the steps as below to upgrade firmware by the Micro-USB port on the rear panel: Step1. Prepare the latest upgrade file (.bin) and rename it as “USERAPP.bin”...
  • Page 22: Technical Specification

    UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 9 Technical Specification Video Input Input (4) HDMI Input Connector (4) Type-A female HDMI HDMI Input Resolution Up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0, Dolby Vision, HDR+ HDMI Standard HDCP Version HDR+ Supported Dolby Vision...
  • Page 23 UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC General Bandwidth 40Gbps Operation Temperature -5 to +55℃ (+23° to +131°F) Storage Temperature -25 to +70℃ (-13° to +158°F) Relative Humidity 10% to 90%, non-condensing Input:100V~240V AC; Output: 12V DC 1A...
  • Page 24 UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 10 Panel Drawing Figure 10-1 UH-4U-8K (8K HDMI2.1 Switcher 4x1)  Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product. U.T.E. electronic GmbH & Co. KG...
  • Page 25 UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 11 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Colour losing or no video signal output in HDMI The connecting cables Check whether the cables display. may not be connected are connected correctly...
  • Page 26 UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 12 After-sales / Customer Service Any transport costs are borne by the users during the warranty. The return of a product to our Customer Service implies the full agreement of the terms and conditions hereinafter.
  • Page 27 UH-4U-8K: 8K60 UHD 4x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher with eARC 5) Technical Support: Email to our after-sales department or make a call, please inform us the following information about your cases. ⚫ Product version and name. ⚫ Detailed failure situations. ⚫ The formation of the cases.
  • Page 28 U.T.E. electronic GmbH & Co. KG Tel: +49-2302-28283-0 Fax: +49-2302-28283-10 Email: info@ute.de Website: www.ute.de...

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