HDMI Matrix Switch USER MANUAL VM0404H
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Package Contents The VM0404H 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch package contains the following items: 1 VM0404H 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch 1 IR Remote Control Unit 1 Power Adapter 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 User Instructions* Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
Overview With more and more HDMI devices entering the market, the need for simultaneous access to different HDMI sources is becoming increasingly important. Now, the VM0404H 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch offers an easy and affordable way to add extra HDMI capabilities to your installation by allowing you to switch easily between four HDMI sources and four HDMI displays.
Features Connects any of 4 HDMI sources to any of 4 HDMI displays Switch between HDMI sources and displays using a remote control or front panel pushbuttons Superior video quality – HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (1920x1080); VGA, SVGA, SXGA, UXGA (1600x1200), and WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Features EDID expert technology to set up different video configurations via different EDID modes HDCP compatible CEC enable/disable function provides an option of communicating a
System Requirements Source Devices HDMI Type A output connector(s) Note: A DVI/HDMI adapter is required when connecting a DVI source device. Display Devices Display devices or receivers with an HDMI Type A input connector Cables 1 HDMI cable for each source device you will be connecting 1 HDMI cable for each display device you will be connecting Note: 1. No cables are included in this package.
Components VM0404H Front View 1 A B A D C 1 B A D C 2 C B A D C 3 B 4 D 3 2 No. Component Function 1 Output Port Selection Pushbuttons Pressing a port selection pushbutton cycles through the four HDMI input sources (Source A, B, C, or D) to be displayed on the display device attached to the corresponding output port (Display 1, 2, 3, or 4).
IR Remote Control 1 2 No. Component Function 1 Input Port Selection Buttons Press the Port Up button to cycle forward through the HDMI source devices (A to B; B to C; C to D; D to A). Press the Port Down button to cycle backward through the HDMI source devices (A to D; D to C; C to B; B to A). 2 Output Port Selection Buttons Press a button to bring the focus directly to the display device attached to its corresponding port.
Installation 1. Make sure that the power to any device that you connect to the installation has been turned off. 2. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are properly grounded. Installation of the VM0404H is simply a matter of plugging in the appropriate cables. To install the switch, refer to the installation diagram below as you perform the following steps: 1. Use HDMI cables to connect the HDMI In ports on the video display devices to the HDMI Out ports on the rear panel of the VM0404H. 2.
Installing the RS-232 Controller In order to use the RS-232 serial interface to attach a high-end controller (such as a PC) to the VM0404H, use a serial cable such as a modem cable. The end connecting to the VM0404H should have a 9-pin male connector. Connect this to the serial interface on the rear of the VM0404H. Refer to number 4 on the diagram on page 10. Note: To configure the controller serial port, see page 12.
RS-232 Serial Interface The VM0404H’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.
Output Command o Description Output command Output Port Number yy Description 01-04 port (default is 01) * All output ports Control Description on Turn on off Turn off + Next port - Previous port Note: 1. Each command string can be separated with a space. 2. The Port Number command string can be skipped, and the default value will be used.
Read Commands View information from the device using the following command: Read Command + Port + Control [Enter] The following tables show the possible values and formats for the Control command: Command read Description Reads and displays information from the VM0404H The following table shows the available command list: Command read Enter [Enter] Description Displays information such as firmware version and EDID Echo Commands If the Echo feature is enabled: for each action from the front panel (pushb
Power On Detection Commands Enabling Power On Detection means that the VM0404H automatically switches to the next powered on device when one of the HDMI source devices is powered off.
Mute Commands Enable or disable audio coming from the output port(s) using the following command: Mute Command + Output Command + Port Number + Control (On / Off) [Enter] For example, to mute the audio coming from output port 1, type the following: mute o01 on [enter] The following tables show the possible values for commands: Command Description mute Enable / Disable audio of HDMI output port Output Command o Description Output command Port number Description yy 01-08 port (default is 01) * All
CEC Commands Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) allows interconnected HDMI devices to communicate and respond to one remote control.
Panel Button Control Commands The formula for Panel Button commands is as follows: Panel Button Command + Control + [Enter] For example, to enable the front panel pushbuttons, type the following: button on [Enter] The following tables show the possible values for commands: Command Description button Front panel pushbutton enable/ disable control Command Control Description button on Enable front panel pushbuttons (default) button off disable front panel pushbuttons The following table shows LED
EDID Mode Selection Commands Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is a data format that contains a display's basic information and is used to communicate with the video source/system.
Specifications Function VM0404H Display Connections 4 HDMI Input Connections Connectors 4 Device HDMI In 4 x HDMI Type A Female (Black) Display HDMI Out 4 x HDMI Type A Female (Black) RS-232 Port 1 x DB-9 Female (Black) Power Switches Port Selection LEDs Selected 1 x DC Jack 4 x Pushbuttons 16 (Green) Video Resolution HDTV resolutions up to 1080p; computer resolutions up to WUXGA (1920x1200) Power Consumption Environment DC 5.3 V, 9 W (max.) Operating Temp. 0–50ºC Storage Temp.
