IOGear GHSW8241 User Manual

IOGear GHSW8241 User Manual

4kx2k 4-port hd switch

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4Kx2K 4-Port HD Switch
GHSW8241
PART NO. M1293
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  • Page 1 User Manual 4Kx2K 4-Port HD Switch GHSW8241 PART NO. M1293 www.iogear.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents Requirements Overview Installation Port Switching Serial Port (RS-232) Configuration Serial Port (RS-232) Configuration List Powering Off and Restarting Specification Compliance Information Limited Warranty Contact...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction IOGEAR’s 4Kx2K 4-Port HD Switch allows users to connect up to four HD source devices to one HD display and supports Ultra HD 4Kx2K, the latest digital format for high-definition displays at a distance of up to 50ft. For easy...
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents 1 x GHSW8241 4Kx2K 4-Port HD Switch 1 x Power Adapter 1 x HD Cable 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x IR Remote Control 1 x Warranty Card Requirements Source Devices • HD output Display • HDTV or HD Projector with an HD input Cables •...
  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Front View 1. HD Input 3. Port Status LED 4. IR Receiver 2. Port Selection Push-button HD OUTPUT HD INPUT HD INPUT HD INPUT IR EXT HD INPUT Back View 1. Power Jack 4. RS-232 Serial Port 2. HD Output 5.
  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation Note: Make sure your source devices and display are powered off before you start. STEP 1 Connect an HD cable to the output port from the HD switch to the input port of the HDTV or HD Projector. STEP 2 Connect any HD media sources to the input ports of the HD switch via HD cables.
  • Page 8: Port Switching

    Port Switching Via Front Panel Pushbutton • Press the specific Port ID’s push-button to switch your media source. Via IR Remote Control • Press the specific port ID’s button to switch your media source. • Press the Port Up / Down buttons to switch to the previous or next port respectively.
  • Page 9: Serial Port (Rs-232) Configuration

    Serial Port (RS-232) Configuration The device’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial interface allows system control through a high-end controller, PC and / or home automation / home theater software package. Configuring the Serial Port The controller’s serial port should be configured as follows: Description Setting Baud Rate...
  • Page 10: Serial Port (Rs-232) Configuration List

    Serial Port (RS-232) Configuration List Switch Port Commands The formulas for Switch Port commands are as follows: 1. Switch Command + Input Command + Port Number + [Enter] - For example, to switch to input port 02, type the following: sw i02 [Enter] 2.
  • Page 11: Command Description

    The following table lists the available Switch Port Commands: Command Input Port # Control Enter Description [Enter] Switch Input Port [Enter] Turn on (Display on) [Enter] Turn off (Display off) [Enter] Switch to the next input Switch to the previous [Enter] input Read Command...
  • Page 12 Switch Mode Command You can choose how the 4Kx2K 4-Port HD Switch behaves when a new input source is connected. There are three Switch Modes: 1. Default – The switch behaves normally without automatic switching. 2. Next – Switch priority is placed on the next port that has a new source device connected to it.
  • Page 13 The formulas for Switch Mode Commands are as follows: 1. Switch Command + Input Command + Port Number + Control [Enter] - For example, to enable Auto Mode for port 02, type the following: swmode i02 auto [Enter] 2. Switch Command + Control [Enter] - For example, to enable Next Mode, type the following: swmode next [Enter] 3.
  • Page 14 The following table lists the available Switch Mode Commands: Command Input Port # Control Enter Description default [Enter] To use the Default Switch Mode next [Enter] To use the Next Switch Mode auto [Enter] To use the Auto Switch swmode Mode for port # goto on [Enter]...
  • Page 15 The following table lists the available commands: Command Control Enter Description [Enter] Enables Hot Plug Detect [Enter] Disables Hot Plug Detect Baud Rate Command You can select which RS-232 Baud Rate you want the 4Kx2K 4-Port HD Switch to use, choose between 9600, 19200 (default), 38400 and 57600. The formulas for the Baud Rate commands are as follows: 1.
  • Page 16: Powering Off And Restarting

    Powering Off and Restarting If you power off the 4Kx2K 4-Port HD Switch, follow these steps before powering it on again: 1. Power off the attached devices. 2. Unplug the power adapter cable from the 4Kx2K 4-Port HD Switch. 3. Wait 10 seconds, and then plug the power adapter cable back in. 4.
  • Page 17: Specification

    Specification Function 4Kx2K 4-Port HD Switch Device HD In 4 x HD Type A Female Display HD Out 1 x HD Type A Female Connectors RS-232 Port 1 x DB-9 Female Power 1 x DC Jack IR Extension Port 1 x 3.5mm Jack Switches Port Switch 4 pushbuttons...
  • Page 18: Compliance Information

    Compliance Information FCC Statement 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 setting.
  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR assumes...
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