4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Preface Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual is for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is only for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage. The functions described in this version are updated till October 2015.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To insure the best 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 possible future shipment Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher is a professional 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that accommodates 4 HDMI IN (4k signal at max), 4 auxiliary audio IN, 4 IR IN. Select HDMI input by front panel buttons, IR, RS232, or GUI.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 1.4 Package List 1 x 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 2 x Mounting ears (6 x Screws) 1 x RS232 cable 1 x IR Receiver 4 x Plastic cushions (4 x Black Screws) 1 x IR remote 1 x Power Adapter (DC 24V 2.5A) 8 x Pluggable Terminal Blocks 1 x User manual...
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 2. Product Appearance of the 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 2.1 Front Panel INPUTS MENU SYSTEM MONITOR FIRMWAR E EDID CLEAR EN TER Name Description ① Firmware Micro USB port for updating firmware Power ② Illuminate red when power on.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher ENTER: Confirm operation. Press and hold it for 3 seconds to enter in Inquiry mode. Notes: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product. 2.2 Rear Panel Name Description Input port for IR control signal, connect with IR receiver, deliver...
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher b. COAX: HDMI de-embedded digital audio output. c. RS232: Serial port to communicate with the RS232 port on corresponding HDBaseT receiver. When controlled by HDBaseT receiver, the communication protocol must be the same with 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher. d.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 3. System Connection 3.1 System Applications As its good performance in control and transmission, the 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher can be widely used in computer realm, monitoring, large screen displaying, conference system, television education and bank securities institutions etc. 3.2 Usage Precautions 1) System should be installed in a clean environment and has a prop temperature and humidity.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 4. System Operations 4.1 Front Panel Button Control 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher provides with convenient front panel button control. Here we make a brief introduction to the system operations. 4.1.1 Switching I/O connection To convert one input to an output: Operation: “input”+“output”+“ENTER”...
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher One input port learns the EDID data of one output port Operation: Press “EDID”, “INPUTS”+“OUTPUTS”+“ENTER”. Example: Input 2 learns EDID data from output 4 All input ports learn EDID data from one output port Operation: Press “EDID”, “ALL”+“OUTPUTS”+“ENTER” Example: All input ports learn EDID data from output 4 Note: Indicators of the pressed buttons will blink green for three times if the conversion is done, then it will be off.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Press (hold for 3 seconds) to switch to the 4th EDID data Note: If the conversion is successful, indicators of the pressed buttons will blink green for three times at normal speed; if the conversion failed, they will blink for three times quickly.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Use the UP and DOWN Check the output direction button to check all resolution the 4 output resolutions. Output check Press any output button to check its corresponding input. Example: Check which one is the corresponding input for output 2. (Presume Output 2 corresponds to Input 1.) Operation: Press Output 2 button, LCD screen display “AV: 1->2 IR: 1->2”, and indicators of input 1 and output 2 turn on and last for 3 seconds.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher ENTER: Confirm button. ⑤ OUTPUTS (buttons 5~8 are not available) In normal mode: output channel selection buttons, each channel has 1 IR IN, 1 HDBaseT, 1 RS232, and 1 AUDIO outputs, and channel 1~4 have HDMI outputs. In EDID invoking mode: press button 1/2 to switch among the 5 embedded EDID data Note: With this IR remote, 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher can be controlled by the...
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher OUT port can emit control signals to the remote display. See the figure below: IR Remote TPHD402PR HDTV HDTV IR Emitter Control far-end device from Local Note: The IR receiver connected to IR IN must be with IR carrier 1 to All: (through IR ALL IN) Connect an IR receiver to the IR ALL IN port of 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher, the IR signal received from IR ALL IN port will be transmitted to all the 4 connected far-end...
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher remotely. 1 to 1: Connect an IR receiver to IR IN on far-end HDBT receiver, and an IR Emitter to IR OUT port of the switcher. Use the IR Remote of local souce to control the device remotely.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher a) Sending command (reference to 4.3 RS232 Control): [x1]R[x2]. x1: Corresponding to the 4 IR OUT ports of the matrix, the IR transmitter connected to this port can be placed at IR receiving area of output device or 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher itself.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Control the switcher& 3rd-party Device through 9 pin female RS232 port Control the switcher: send RS232 commands directly Control 3 party: send command: “/+[Y]/[X]:******.” (Refer to for detailed information.) 4.3.3 Control through 3-pin RS232 port Control 3rd party device from local Connect the RS232 (3-pin pluggable terminal block) port in any zone to PC, and connect the controlled RS232 device (3rd party device) to the corresponding (same...
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Control 3rd party device from remote 4.3.4 Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software Installation Copy the control software file to the computer connected with the switcher. Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 4.3.5 Basic Settings Firstly, connect the switcher with an input device and an output device.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Monitoring area, indicates whether the command sent works. Command Sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, baud rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, only then will you be able to send command in Command Sending Area. 4.3.6 RS232 Communication Commands Note: 1) Please disconnect all the twisted pairs before sending command EDIDUpgrade[X].
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example /%Lock; Lock the front panel buttons on the Matrix. System Locked! Unlock the front panel buttons on the /%Unlock; System Unlock! Matrix. /^Version; Inquire the version of firmware VX.X.X Demo Mode AV:01->01 IR:01->01 Switch to the “demo”...
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example All@. Switch on all output channels. All Open. Transfer the AV signal from the input AV: X1-> X2 channel [x1] to one or several output [x1]V[x2]. channels ([x2], separate output channels (X1/X2=01~04) with comma).
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Enter into standby mode. (Do not cut off the power supply to HDBaseT receivers, STANDBY. STANDBY press other buttons or send other commands to start.) HDCP management command. [Y] is for input (value: I) or output (value: O);...
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Set communication between PC and HDBaseT receiver. ① Y is for RS232 port (connect with RS232 port of HDBaseT receiver) Y= 1~5 or A~H, The value of Y is defined into the following meanings (in a given baud rate depended by the value of X): a.
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example ③ ***** is for data (max 48 Byte) Input port [y] learns the EDID from output port [x]. If the EDID data is available and the audio EDIDH[x]B[y]. EDIDH[x]B[y] part supports not only PCM mode, then force-set it to support PCM mode only.
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Upgrade one of the 5 embedded EDID data, x is the serial number for EDID data: 1. 1080P 2D 2CH 2. 1080P 3D 2CH 3. 1080P 2D Multichannel UpgradeIntED Please send the EDID ID[x].
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Check the command sent by port 2 when Port 2:data when %9956. PWOFF. PWOFF Check the command sent by port 3 when Port 3:data when %9957. PWOFF. PWOFF Check the command sent by port 4 when Port 4:data when...
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Check the HDCP compliant status of the 01 02 03 04 %9978. inputs. HDCPEN Y Y Y Y 4.4 TCP/IP Control 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher boasts option TCP/IP port for IP control. Default settings: IP: 192.168.0.178;...
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Same network segment as the switcher Controlled by PC(s) in LAN Connect 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher, a router and several PCs to setup a LAN (as shown in the following figure). Set the network segment of 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher to the same as the router’s, then PCs within the LAN are able to control 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher the router. Step4. Set the PC’s network segment to the original one. Step5. Connect the 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher and PC(s) to the router. PC(s) within the LAN is able to control 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher asynchronously.
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher The button matrix displays every possible connection between every input and output, users can carry on the connections by clicking corresponding button. Buttons 1~9 at the right-bottom corner provides quick saving and recall for overall connection status.
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Configuration: Set HDCP Cmpliance status for every input, and manage EDID. See the screenshot below: Network: Inquire and configure network settings including MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway Note: Log in as user access main interface only.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 4.4.3 GUI Update GUI for 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher supports online update in http://192.168.0.178:100. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log- in settings, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to log in the configuration interface.
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher upgrading. Note: To ensure available control, the COM number of the PC should be 1~9.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Frequency 20Hz~20KHz Response Control Parts 4 IR OUT (green) 4 IR IN (black) 1 IR EYE (black) Control Ports 1 TCP/IP (female RJ45) 1 RS232 (9 pin female D) 4 RS232 (3-pin pluggable terminal blocks) Panel RS232 9-pin female RS232...
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables not be connected correctly connected correctly Color losing or no video or it may be broken. and in working condition. signal output Make sure the connection Fail or loose connection...
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4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Power Indicator remains off Fail loose power Check whether the cables when powered on connection are connected correctly Change for another HDMI EDID management does The HDMI cable is broken cable which is in good not work normally at the output end.
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 8. After-sales Service If there appear some problems when running the device, please check and deal with the problems reference to this user manual. 1) Product Limited Warranty: We warrant that our products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years, which starts from the first day the product leaves warehouse (check the SN mark on the product).
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