SY Apollo 41 User Manual

4x1 multi-view seamless switcher hdmi 2.0 (18g 4k60 444), up/down scaler, audio de-embedder, volume control

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Apollo 41
User Manual
4x1 Multi-view Seamless Switcher
HDMI 2.0
Up/Down scaler,
(18G 4K60 444),
Audio de-embedder,
Volume control
SY Electronics Ltd., 7 Worrall Street, Manchester, M5 4TH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)161 868 3450 –
Web: sy.uk

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  • Page 1 Apollo 41 User Manual 4x1 Multi-view Seamless Switcher HDMI 2.0 Up/Down scaler, (18G 4K60 444), Audio de-embedder, Volume control SY Electronics Ltd., 7 Worrall Street, Manchester, M5 4TH, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)161 868 3450 – Web: sy.uk...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the Apollo 41 The Apollo 41 is designed with professional AV installers in mind. The many extensive features assist in system integration, validation and maintenance. Installation precautions This product has special circuitry to protect it against moderate surges and static discharges.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Features Packing List Connectors and Controls Front Rear Using Apollo 41 Making Connections Front Panel Control Power LED Modes Input LED Modes AUTO LED IR Control IR Button Descriptions OSD Menu System Multiview Modes and Layouts RS232 Control Get the Apollo Unit Type...
  • Page 4: Features

    The Apollo 41 is a 4x1 4K60 18G Seamless Switcher / Multi-viewer with powerful up/down scaler capability. It provides seamless single image switching, as well as several MV layouts for each of the PIP, Dual, Triple and Quad modes. With Auto-switch option and volume control, Apollo 41 can be controlled from the front panel, RS232 commands or IR remote control.
  • Page 5: Rear

     Press briefly to bring the Apollo unit out of standby mode when the power LED is Red. (LED then goes Green) No Red border visible – Apollo 41 will switch to full screen mode and show the last used INPUT input.
  • Page 6: Power Led Modes

    The input is not selected to the respective output display While in single screen mode and the Auto LED is lit, the Apollo 41 will switch to any new HDMI signal connection. When that signal is removed, the Apollo 41 will select the next available input.
  • Page 7: Ir Button Descriptions

    Choose the input to display in window 2 Win3 Select Choose the input to display in window 3 Win4 Select Choose the input to display in window 4 Mode Set the layout mode Aspect Set the window aspect ratio V1.0 sy.uk...
  • Page 8: Multiview Modes And Layouts

    Installed firmware version (not selectable) Multiview Modes and Layouts The Apollo 41 has several multiscreen layout options that are accessible from the Front panel MV button, RS232 and IR control. All the below images are shown with the default 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 9: Rs232 Control

    The output from this command is quite large as it lists all the RS232 commands supported. Command Purpose help! List all available RS232 commands Power Control These commands control the Apollo 41 power status. Command Purpose power 0! Standby mode – Put the Apollo unit into standby mode power 1! Active mode –...
  • Page 10: View Mode Selection

    Position and Size Dual (PBP), Triple and Quad Aspect and Mode To use the commands in the following sections, the Apollo 41 output must be first set to the correct Multiview mode. PIP Control Commands These commands control the size and position of the PIP window:...
  • Page 11: Dual (Pbp) Mode Control Commands

    Return the current triple view mode setting of output z (1,2) Audio Control The Apollo 41 can output audio from any input. The commands apply to the HDMI, Optical and Analogue outputs at the same time. Command...
  • Page 12: Setting The Input Edid

    <EDID_DATA>! Where <EDID_DATA> is 256 ASCII hexadecimal values of valid EDID data. Each value must be separated by a space. This data can be read back from the Apollo unit by sending this command: r edid user1! sy.uk V1.0...
  • Page 13: Vka (Video Keep-Alive)

    36 00 00 00 00 00 00 1A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 AF VKA (Video Keep-Alive) When there are no input signals available, the Apollo 41 will output either a black or a blue image to keep displays and projectors active until an input signal is present.
  • Page 14: It Content Setting

    Return the current HDCP setting System Commands The commands in the following table provide system information and control: Command Purpose r fw version! Return the currently installed firmware version reboot! Reboot the Apollo 41 reset! Reset the Apollo 41 to factory defaults sy.uk V1.0...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Output Resolution Auto Output HDCP Multiview Aspect Ratio 16:9 Dual View Mode Side-by-Side Triple View Mode 1 over 2 Quad View Mode Four Quadrants PIP Position Bottom Left RS232 57600 bps, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit V1.0 sy.uk...
  • Page 16: Base Panel Mounting Hole Dimensions/Position

    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. sy.uk V1.0...

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