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  • Page 1 SW42DA User Manual RevA3_SW42DA_USER_MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SW42DA PRODUCT MANUAL Contents Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product. Front Panel For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully Rear Panel before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this EDID Management manual for future reference.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    SW42DA PRODUCT MANUAL Introduction The Blustream SW42DA is a 4-Way HDMI switch that has been designed to breakout, convert, and downmix embedded Dolby Audio or DTS Audio within a HDMI switching environment. The SW42DA will pass native video with the embedded multi-channel audio to compatible...

  • Page 4: Front Panel

    Front Panel IR Receiver Window Power Button — Press and hold for 3 seconds to power ON LCD Display — Shows the status of input/output selection, / OFF the SW42DA EDID, etc... Left Button / Volume Down Input 1 Button...
  • Page 5 Dante®. The TCP/IP port allows access to TCP/IP and the web-GUI The IR EXT port can be used to control the SW42DA via the included remote when the IR Receiver Window is obstructed, or via a 3rd party control processor.

  • Page 6: Edid Management

    The SW42DA will act as an ‘end point’ in the HDMI signal path. Using the EDID dip-switches predetermines the video resolution and audio format of the source, regardless of the video output resolution that the SW42DA scales to.

  • Page 7: Web Gui - Log In And Initialisation

    Using the default hostname address: sw42da.local When initially accessing the web-GUI of the SW42DA, the Guest Control page is shown as below. Permissions for the Guest can be set so as to restrict control of the unit for users who are not logged in.
  • Page 8 Please note: the first time the Administrator logs into the web-GUI of the SW42DA, the default password must be changed to a unique password. Please retain this password for future use. Forgetting the password will mean having to factory reset the unit, losing all prior network and configuration settings.

  • Page 9: Web-Gui - Control

    The Audio Return Channel (ARC) on HDMI Ouput 1 can act as a source or an output. When set as a source, ARC will be assigned as input 5 on the SW42DA, resulting in ARC audio for all audio outputs, but no video signal on HDMI 1 & 2 outputs.

  • Page 10: Web-Gui - Input

    Load User EDID: It is possible to upload custom EDID .bin files to the SW42DA if a specific EDID is not listed within the standard formats. A custom EDID file can be generated from a third party EDID generation tool, and uploaded using the Browse and Upload buttons. There are 2 x custom EDID slots available that can be directed at any of the 4 x inputs.

  • Page 11: Web-Gui - Output

    Set the audio format to either Downmix 2CH (for displays that only support 2ch audio) or Bypass Video – The SW42DA can detect and display information about the output connection such as the resolution, refresh rate, colour depth and HDR Output Scaling –...

  • Page 12: Web-Gui - Audio

    SW42DA PRODUCT MANUAL Web-GUI - Output (continued) Name – The name of the output can be updated by entering a new name into the name field and pressing the Update button Output – The output can be turned on or off by using the toggle Web-GUI - Audio The Audio page allows for configuration and fine tuning of the analogue outputs and Dante®...
  • Page 13 26: 7.1CH + Dolby ATMOS Enabled Speaker(7.1.2CH) CEC Volume Control: The SW42DA has the ability to adjust the volume of connected devices through the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) feature, essentially allowing you to control multiple devices with a single remote through a single HDMI connection.
  • Page 14 Output mode. The screenshots in this manual are of the SW42DA operating in mode 24. Master Output The Master Output sets the volume for all outputs on the SW42DA. To set an output volume independently, set the desired output grouping toggle to OFF.
  • Page 15 Dante module’s web-GUI. Please note: the default IP of the Dante® modules may differ to the main IP address of the SW42DA. Please check the network settings of the SW42DA within the Settings page.

  • Page 16: Web-Gui - Dante Module Settings

    IP addresses within local networks without the need for a dedicated DNS server. The SW42DA is able to be accessed via the hostname if the IP address is not known.

  • Page 17: Web-Gui - Dante Module Update

    – Reboots the unit. Web-GUI - Dante Module Information The Information page displays the model name, serial number, web-GUI firmware version and MCU firmware version of the SW42DA. It also displays network configuration, temperature and uptime data. Contact: support@blustream.com.au support@blustream-us.com...

  • Page 18: Web-Gui - Users

    Web-GUI - Users The Users page allows for configuration of the Guest and User privileges. The SW42DA can be setup with different users, each with their own control privileges. This will enable the Administrator to manage the accessibility of features, including inputs and outputs, for each individual.

  • Page 19: Web-Gui - Settings

    Web Module Information: The Web Module Information section displays the network configuration of the SW42DA, and the firmware version of the web- GUI. The Update button will open a sub menu to configure the network settings of the module, which can be set manually or automatically with DHCP.

  • Page 20: Device Information

    Domain Name: – Sets the domain name of the SW42DA that can be used to access the web-GUI without knowing the IP details of the unit. Press the Update button at the bottom of the sub menu to apply any changes.

  • Page 21: Firmware Update

    ARC Selection Method changes how ARC functions on the SW42DA – ‘ARC as a source’ will assign ARC as input 5 on the SW42DA resulting in ARC audio for all audio outputs, but no video signal on HDMI 1 & 2 outputs.

  • Page 22: Dante® Controller

    SW42DA PRODUCT MANUAL Dante® Controller Dante® Controller software is required in order to configure the SW42DA as well as control your Dante® network. Audinate provide extensive training videos and documentation on their website. This can be found here: http://www.audinate.com/products/ software/dante-controller Upon connecting the SW42DA to a compatible network, the Dante®...

  • Page 23: Advanced Dante® Settings

    By default, the SW42DA is shipped with the network settings set to obtain an IP Address automatically on the Dante® port. This means that if a DHCP server is present on the network, the SW42DA will be provided with an IP Address. If no DHCP server is present, then the SW42DA will receive a default IP Address in the 169.254.xxx.xxx range.
  • Page 24 SW42DA PRODUCT MANUAL Certifications FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage Temperature: - 4°F to 140°F (- 20°C to 60°C) Power Supply: Internal 100-240V AC Package Contents • 1 x SW42DA • 1 x Remote control • 1 x IR receiver • 1 x 19” Rack Mounting kit •...

  • Page 26: Rs-232 Configuration And Telnet Commands

    Some other examples that other control systems deploy include \r or 0D (in hex) • Spaces: Blustream commands do not require space between commands unless specified. There may be some programs that require spacing in order to work. •...
  • Page 27 SW42DA PRODUCT MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands (continued) COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION Print Help Information Set Output:xx On Or Off xx=00: Select All Output Port HELP Print Help Information OUT xx ON/OFF xx=01: Select HDMI Output Port 1 STATUS...
  • Page 28 SW42DA PRODUCT MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands (continued) COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION Increase Output:xx Volume Set Audio Output Mode:yy xx=00: Select All Output Port yy=01: 2.0CH xx=01: Multi Channel Line Out L yy=02: 2.1CH + Top Middle(2.1.2CH) xx=02: Multi Channel Line Out R yy=03: 2.1CH + Top Middle(2.1.2CH) Dolby ATMOS...
  • Page 29 SW42DA PRODUCT MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands (continued) COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION Set GROUP zz Volume Setting Including/Excluding Set Input:xx EDID To Default EDID:zz Channel yy xx=00: Select All Input Port zz=01: Multi Channel Line Out Group xx=[01...04]: Select One Input Port...

  • Page 30: Installer Notes

    SW42DA PRODUCT MANUAL Installer Notes www.blustream.com.au www.blustream-us.com www.blustream.co.uk...
  • Page 31 SW42DA PRODUCT MANUAL Installer Notes Contact: support@blustream.com.au support@blustream-us.com support@blustream.co.uk...
  • Page 32 www.blustream.co.uk...

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