Matrix Switching System—User Manual User Manual Matrix Switcher 4x4 / 8x8 / 16x16 HX-2444 / HX-2488 / HX-341616 V.2012HX-4881616.
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Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Table of Contents 1. Matrix System Overview ............................................................................................................4 1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................4 1.2 Packing ..............................................................................................................................5 1.3 Accessories (Optional) .................
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 7.2.8 Communication Protocol/Control Command Code .............................................43 7.3 LAN Web Configuration .................................................................................................44 7.3.1 Audio Configuration.............................................................................................45 7.3.2 Video Configuration .............................................................................................46 7.3.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 1. Matrix System Overview 1.1 Introduction AVLINK Matrix Switcher is high performance HDMI switching equipment combining with video and audio. It is used for input/output cross switching of multimedia signals. Through 4 , 8 or 16 sets separated HDMI sources, you can transmit multimedia input separately to each multi-output equipment, thereby minimizing signal attenuation and ensuring high definition, integrating high fidelity graphics and audio signal output.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Figure 1-3 HX-341616 Matrix Switcher 1.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual User Manual * 1 1.3 Accessories (Optional) IR Mini-Controller Extender (HX-RW) IR Receiver Cable IR Blaster Cable 2. Features Support 4x4,8x8 or 16x16 fixed I/O interfaces Mixed use HDMI cables for input and Cat.5e cables for output connections Output supports HDBaseT as a long-distance transmission via a 100m Cat.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Support IR remote control Support IR Mini-Controller to select the input channel through Output configuration Support RS-232 control Support RS-485 serial control Support Ethernet control Internal universal power supply 1U rack for HX-2444 and 2U rack for HX-2488 and 3U rack for HX-341616 7
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Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Serial Control Port RS-232: 9 Pin Female D Type Connector RS-485: 1X5 Pole Captive Screw Control Sequence Matrix Remote Control Remote Controller, IR Receiver, IR Blaster Web Server LAN, RJ45 4. Device Installation The Matrix Switcher has a black metallic housing. It can be placed on a sturdy desk directly or installed on a 1U (HX-2444) , 2U (HX-2488) or 3U (HX-341616) 19in bracket.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 5. Front/Rear Panels 5.1 Front Panel HX-2444 supports up to 4 Output/Input switching keys on the Front Panel allowing you to switch signal quickly. Figure 5-1 HX-2444 Front Panel for 4 Output/Input Keys HX-2488 supports up to 8 Output/Input switching keys on the Front Panel allowing you to switch signal quickly.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual of “ALL” key is the same as output key. - Press the “ALL” key. - Select the one of the IN 1~4, 8 or 16 keys. - The selected IN x key will transfer the input signal to all output channels. - You can also press the “ALL” key and then press the “OFF” key to disable all the displayed switching settings. OFF: Disable the entire output channels. Press one of the OUT x keys that want to be disabled for the output channel, then press the “OFF” key.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual - The system will retrieve the saved all status and implement current status switching if the previously saving channel is selected. ) Press and hold STO and RCL keys simultaneously at least 1 sec. to restore to factory default values. ) HX-2444 Memory control only up to 4 sets ACTIVE LED: A clear LED indicator designed for reaction by pressing keys on the front panel and remote controller. Refer to Appendix A Matrix Switcher Remote Controller.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 5.2 Rear Panel Figure 5-4 HX-2444 Rear Panel for 4 Output/Input Jacks HX-2444 supports up to 4 input jacks (HDMI Type A) and 4 output jacks (RJ45) on the rear panel, each female terminals form the signal input/output jacks. The HX-2444 signal input/output terminal channels are numbered as IN1~4/OUT1~4 channels.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Power Port: The Power Port is applicable for 100~240VAC, 50~60Hz connected to the outlet of power source. Refer to 6.4 Power Connection. Power Switch: To switch power ON or OFF the Matrix Switcher. RS-232: Use a 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect both computer serial port (COM1 or COM2) and Matrix Switcher RS-232 communication port, refer to 6.6.1 RS-232. The computer then can be deployed to control the Matrix Switcher after installing of application software.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual OUTPUT1~4, 8 or 16: Matrix Switcher Output jacks are connected to extensible accessory devices (HX-RW) for HDTVs, projectors or other sink devices connection. ) OUTPUT1~8 or 16 RJ45 jacks are only used for extender (HX-RW) connection. IR Tx1~4, 8 or 16 Ports: Used to connect to the IR Blaster Cable for IR pass-through. IR Blaster Pin Definitions: IR Rx1~8 or 16 Ports: Used to connect to the IR Receiver Cable for IR pass-through. IR Receiver Pin Definitions: 6.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Figure 6-3 HX-341616 Connections The HX-2444/HX-2488/HX-341616 supports up to 2/4/8 I/O modules for reparation or upgrade. Each module can be configured individually based on module number. You can search these module numbers by pressing PLUG and INFO keys simultaneously when you want to upgrade firmware version.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 6.1 Input/Output Connections Use the HDMI connecting cable to connect the Input serial jack (No.1 ~ No. 4, 8 or 16) to the HDMI jack of the Blu-ray/DVD player/graphics workstations/number displays. Use the Cat.5e cable to connect the output RJ45 jack (No.1 ~ No. 4, 8 or 16) to the RJ45 jack of extenders (HX-RW). Through the extender (HX-RW), you can extend the connection of HDTVs, projector, video recorder, displayer or multiplexer to your Matrix Switcher.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 6.1.1 Output LED This Matrix Switcher supports HDBaseT output for a long distance signal transmission. Output connector is RJ45 jack with two LED indicators. The LED indicators show you the status of output transmission. * The left of RJ45 output jack is specified for HDCP LED (Yellow). * The right of RJ45 output jack is specified for LINK LED (Green). ) The LED indicators are only designed for the Output – RJ45 jack of Matrix Switcher.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 6.2 IR Pass-through Connection The Matrix Switcher provides an IR Receiver Cable and IR Blaster Cable accessories for IR pass-through. IR Receiver Cable can be connected to IR Rx ports or IR EXT on the rear panel. On the other hand, IR Blaster Cable can be connected to IR Tx ports on the rear panel. - Support you an IR channel to control the player from TV or control the TV from player.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 6.3 IR EXT Connection The Matrix Switcher provides an IR Receiver Cable for more convenient to react to the Matrix Switcher Remote Controller. If it is difficult for you to aim at IR Receiver on the front panel due to the location of Matrix switcher, please connect IR Receiver Cable to the IR EXT port located on the rear panel for optional position. Figure 6-8 IR EXT Connection 6.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 6.5 Matrix Switcher Remote Control Use the RS-232 connecting cable to connect the computer serial communication port (COM1 or COM2) to the RS-232 communication port of the Matrix Switcher. The computer can then be used to control the Matrix Switcher after installing of application software. Aside from using the front panel keys for switching operation, you are also permitted to use the RS-232 connection port for remote operation.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 6.6 Ports and Switchers The Matrix Switcher provides standard RS-232 and RS-485 serial communication ports. Beside the front panel for key switching operation, you can also use the RS-232 or RS-485 serial communication port to carry out remote operation. 6.6.1 RS-232 The RS-232 Pin functions are described as below: Pin No.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Figure 6-12 (a) RS-232 – From Female DB9 (PC) to Male DB9 (Matrix) Figure 6-12 (b) RS-232 – From Female DB9 (PC) to Male DB9 (Matrix) Figure 6-13 RS-232 – From Female DB25 (PC) to Male DB9 (Matrix) 23
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 6.6.2 RS-485 RS-485 is a standard defining the electrical characteristics of drivers and receivers for use in balanced digital multipoint systems. Digital communications networks implementing the RS-485 standard can be used effectively over long distances and in electrically noisy environments. This Matrix Switcher supports up to two RS-485 ports allows you to control more than one Matrix Switcher.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Figure 6-16 RS-485 Connection for HX-341616 Figure 6-17 RS-485 Connection for HX-2488 and HX-341616 25
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual See Pin definitions as below: RS-485 + - + - Figure 6-18 RS-485 Port Serial connection between Matrix RS-485: Pin1 TX（+） TX（+）--- Transmitted Data + Pin2 TX（-） TX（-）--- Transmitted Data Pin3 Gnd Pin4 RX（+） Pin5 RX（-） (Ground) RX（+）--- Received Data + RX（-）--- Received Data - ) RS-232 and RS-485 baud rates: 9600bps, no odd or even calibration address, 8bit data transmission address, 1bit stop address (96, N, 8, 1). 6.6.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 6.6.4 DIP Switcher 8 Pins Figure 6-20 DIP Switcher A. DIP Switcher Pin 1 to 5: Switch to down (ON) is specified for “0”, on the other hand to up (OFF) is specified for “1”. For Device ID settings refer to 6.6.6 Device ID Settings. B. DIP Switcher Pin 6: Mater/Slave Enable/Disable. Only one Matrix Switcher can be connected to other device and control PC via RS-232/LAN that is specified as Master, others are specified as Slave.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 6.6.6 Device ID Settings Device ID Settings The Device ID determines the position of a Matrix system. When multiple Matrix products are connected to one PC or when the Matrix products are serially connected, the Device ID decides which Matrix product is to be controlled. Device ID must not set to same number.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 26 1A 11010 OFF OFF ON OFF ON 27 1B 11011 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 28 1C 11100 OFF OFF OFF ON ON 29 1D 11101 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 30 1E 11110 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 31 1F 11111 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 29
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 7. Matrix Application Software 7.1 Software Introduction The 《AV Matrix》 matrix control software applies to different input/output matrixes. 7.1.1 Software Description The 《AV Matrix》 matrix testing software is an application tool developed for matrix testing and application. The software operation environment is as below: - Window98/2000/NT/XP operating systems 32M internal memory or above 10M hard disk space or above CD-ROM At least one serial communication port 7.1.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 7.1.3 Connect Matrix Switcher and PC You must power off the Matrix Switcher. Then, connect the Matrix RS-232 port to the PC RS-232 port with the bundled communication cable. And make sure the DIPs on the rear panel are set to Master and RS-232. (Refer to the previous section 6.6.1 RS-232) 7.2 Matrix Configuration After finishing installation, click to active AV Matrix Application.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual ) The Device ID is based on the DIP of switcher located on the rear panel. Slide the scrollbar on the lower left area of main window to view all contents (including ID, Name, A/V, I/O (only for VO/AO reference), Memory, VI Plug, AI Plug, VO Plug, AO Plug, EDID Type, Volume, Bass, Treble, Subwoofer, Delay, Delay Unit, Max Delay and Version) as described below: ID: Specify the ID address of Matrix Switcher. Name: The name of Matrix Switcher.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.2.1 Main Operation Interface Refer to the main window as above, the marked blue area shows crossing matrix of output ports 001-004 (HX-2444) , 001-008 (HX-2488) or 001-016 (HX-341616) and input ports 001-004 (HX-2444) , 001-008 (HX-2488) or 001-016 (HX-341616). You can slide the scrollbar on the INPUT/OUTPUT area to view all configured ports.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual more information, refer to 7.2.4 EDID Configuration Function. Disconnect: To disable the connections. After you had configured the connection between input and output ports, you can click this button to disable the connections Select all output: Click this button to select all output ports including output 001-004 (HX-2444) , 001-008 (HX-2488) or 001-016 (HX-341616). Video check box: Used for video configurations. Audio check box: Used for audio configurations.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.2.2 Disconnect Function Key Disable all the unused output ports. A specific example of operation is described as below: The present input and output relations are shown in Figure 7-4 (a) below: Figure 7-4 Disconnect Function Key (a) for HX-341616 Reference Follow the steps as below to disable the output ports including port 003、002、and 001. Step 1: First press down the output number keys 003, then 002 and final 001 to the right of the blue configuration area.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual The final results will be as shown in Figure 7-4 (b) below: Figure 7-4 Disconnect Function Key (b) for HX-341616 Reference 36
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 7.2.3 Audio Configuration Function This function is only for Audio Matrix Switcher, click “Audio” tab to enter the audio configuration window. In the audio configuration window allows you to adjust Volume, Bass, Treble, Subwoofer and Delay by sliding the scrollbar. You can also enable/disable the “Mute” function here. Figure 7-5 Audio Configuration Window Mute Function Description: To mute the volume.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Figure 7-6 Mute One Port Configuration A specific example of Mute all function is described below: Click “Select all” check box, all of configuration sections will become as light blue block, then click “Mute” check box to mute all blocked sections. All of the .
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Figure 7-7 Mute All Ports Configuration 39
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 7.2.4 EDID Configuration Function Click “Video” tab to enter the video configuration window. In the video configuration window allows you to configure the EDID type of channel as FIX or Output1. In Matrix Switcher, the audio and video can be processed synchronously. Beside, all ports for EDID functions are also processed entirely. You cannot configure the port separately.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 7.2.5 RS-232 Memory Function Function Description: To store and retrieve the settings. Memory Save Function Description: The function saves all the present input/output switching relations to any Locations from #1 to #8 you desired. A specific example of the Store Function is described below: Store all the present input/output switching relations to Location #1. First, select Location #1, as shown below.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 7.2.6 Options Function Activation Function: In the main configuration menu, select Options to prop-up the Options Window as shown in Figure 7-11（a） Figure 7-11 Options（a） Figure 7-11 Options（b） Function Description: Linking Methods: In “Port number” select one of the COM ports as shown in Figure 7-11（b）for an example; in “Baud rate” select 9600 for signal transmission as shown in Figure 7-11（a） 7.2.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 7.2.8 Communication Protocol/Control Command Code Communication Protocol: Baud rate 9600bps, no odd or even calibration bit address, 8bit transmission address, 1bit stop address. Please refer to the “Command list.pdf” in the CD-ROM for more relative Command Code information. Also see Appendix D RS-232 Communication Protocol.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.3 LAN Web Configuration Open the Browser on your PC, key in the default IP address: http://192.168.0.3 to login the AV MATRIX Control configuration window. Once the default IP address is changed, please use the changed IP to login. The software controls signal connection between the corresponding input port and output port as required.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Upgrade: Use for firmware upgrade. For more information, refer to Appendix C Firmware Upgrade . Options: Allow you to configure the IP address. Save: Click this button to save the connected combinations output and input ports. It also includes the present input/output switching relations and all settings. ) For more relative information, refer to 5.1 Front Panel as “STO” key function. All Output: A Hot Key for you to set the same value to all output channels.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual In “Audio Settings” window, you can select output port from the drop-down list. If you want to mute the volume, please select the Mute check box. You can also adjust the Subwoofer, Bass, Treble or Lip-sync value here. If the Matrix Switcher does not support audio function, it will appear “---”. Figure 7-16 Audio Settings 7.3.2 Video Configuration For video configuration, click Video button directly to pop-up “Video Settings” window.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 7.3.3 Device Status Information Click Status button pop-up “Device Status Information” window as below. Figure 7-20 Device Status The “Device Status Information” window will show you Device Name, Device ID, Firmware Version, Total Memory, Total Output and Total Input information. Click “Refresh” button to renew related information in real time. Figure 7-21 Device Status Information 7.3.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 7.3.5 LAN Main Operation Refer to the main configuration window, for the basic operation is described as below: Example: Now there is an HX-341616 Matrix Switcher having all the input/output ports properly connected to the equipment. If you want to set channel 1 input to channel 2, 3 and 4 output; channel 3 inputs to channel 1 output.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.3.6 LAN Memory Function Function Description: To store and retrieve the settings. Store Function Description (STO/Save): The Store Function saves all the present input/output switching relations to any Locations from #1 to #8 you desired. A specific example of the Store Function is described below: Store the present input/output switching relations to Location #2. First, select Location #2, as shown in the figure below.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.3.7 LAN IP Function In the main configuration menu, select Options button to prop-up the Browser ex. “Windows Internet Explorer” dialog box, click “OK” to show the IP configuration window as shown in Figure 7-25 Figure 7-25 Network Settings In the “Network Settings” window, you can set the IP information by yourself (Fix IP) or click the Enable DHCP check box to get the IP from the DHCP (Float IP). ) Click the Default button to restore to default IP address.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.3.8 Other Application The software utility will show you at least 32 units Device ID and Name. You can click the Console down list to select which device that you want to configure output /input values. The entire connected Device name will be showed on the Console List as Figure 7-26. For this model, the software utility will show at least 1 up to 32 devices. The example as below shows you an ID: 0 for the Name: HX-341616 presently.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 8. Operation Examples Example 1: Switch the NO.1 input signal to the NO.2 output channel. Key LCD Display Operation HX-2444 1. Press the NO.2 key of the output channel, then the input channel will begin to flicker. HX-2488 HX-341616 HX-2444 2. Press the NO.1 key of the Input channel.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Example 2: Switch the NO.1 and NO.2 input signals to NO.1 and NO.2 output channels. Key LCD Display Operation HX-2444 1. Press the NO.1 key of the output channel, then the input channel will begin to flicker. HX-2488 HX-341616 HX-2444 2. Press the NO.1 key of the Input channel. HX-2488 HX-341616 HX-2444 3. Press the NO.2 key of the output channel, then the input channel will begin to flicker.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual HX-341616 HX-2444 4. Press the NO.2 key of the Input channel. HX-2488 HX-341616 Example 3: “All” settings. Key LCD Display Operation HX-2444 1. Press the ALL key on the front panel, and then press the OFF key to cancel all the settings.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual HX-341616 HX-2444 2a. Press ALL key then select input 4 that indicate all outputs will switch to selected inputs. E.g. Input is 4. HX-2488 2a. Press ALL key then select input 8 that indicate all outputs will switch to selected inputs. E.g. Input is 8. HX-341616 2b. Press ALL key then select input 16 that indicate all outputs will switch to selected inputs. E.g. Input is 16.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Example 4: “STO” and “RCL” functions. Key LCD Display Operation HX-2444 1. Press the STO key on the front panel. The Store to Memory begins to flicker about 8 seconds. HX-2488 HX-341616 HX-2444 2. Press the IN1 key or OUT1 key to save the setting in the NO.1 memory location. HX-2488 HX-341616 HX-2444 3. Press the RCL key on the front panel, The Recall from Memory begins to flicker about HX-2488 56 8 seconds.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual HX-341616 HX-2444 4. Press the IN1 key or OUT1 key to Load the previously saving. HX-2488 HX-341616 Example 5: “STO” and “RCL” combinations – restore to factory default values. Key LCD Display Operation HX-2444 1. Press and hold the STO and RCL keys about 2~3 seconds simultaneously on the front HX-2488 panel to restore all settings to factory default values. Follow the screen information, press HX-341616 57 “STO” key to begin resetting.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual HX-2444 2. After finish resetting, All of settings will restore to the factory default values. HX-2488 HX-341616 Example 6: “EDID” functions. Key LCD Display Operation HX-2488 Press the EDID key to switch FIX and OUT1, refer to EDID.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Example 7: “PLUG” function. Key LCD Display HX-2444 Operation Press the PLUG key individually to show you the status of I/O jack. “O” is specified for the I/O jack is HX-2488 used and “X” is specified for unused. HX-341616 Example 8: “INFO” function. Key LCD Display Operation HX-2444 Press the INFO key individually to show information.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Example 9: “PLUG” and “INFO” combinations. Key LCD Display Operation HX-2444 1. Press the PLUG and INFO keys simultaneously on the front panel. The screen will show you the firmware version of module. HX-2488 HX-341616 HX-2444 2. If one of modules firmware upgrade is fail, the screen will show you information. HX-2488 HX-341616 Modules Configuration 60 “V0.0.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 9. Troubleshooting 1. What to do if LCD is fail in display? Answer: Check the connection of power cord is not loosening and the power cord is in a good status having no any damage. Check the power source is normally. 2. What to do if the HDMI Matrix front panel keys switching not responsive? Answer: The HDMI Matrix front panel keys employ scanning testing and require longer response time. Press the keys for 2 seconds and then release.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 5. What to do if you sense the power leakage during plugging or unplugging of the input/output ports? Answer: It could be that the equipment power is not properly grounded. You must properly ground your equipment; otherwise product life can easily be shortened. 6. What to do if the HDMI Matrix panel keys and communication ports are out of order? Answer: Check if the equipment power input is in good contact and the computer communication ports are in good order.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Appendix A Matrix Switcher Remote Controller The Matrix Switcher supports a remote control interface allows you to control the channels and video features switch of Matrix Switcher through remote controller. OSD, SCAN, , , AUDIO, VIDEO and +10 keys are useless. ID key is the same as “INFO” function on the front panel. Power key is the same as “RETURN” function on the front panel except for on the main screen status.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Appendix B IR Mini-Controller The Matrix Switcher supports an IR Mini-Controller to allow you to select input channel through infrared sensor upon an extended connection – Extender (HX-RW). The signal for IR Mini-Controller is only available to the IR Receiver Cable connected to the IR1 IN or IR2 IN IR receiver of Extender (HX-RW). If there are over 2 IR Receivers receive the signal, all of them will be switched to the same selected input simultaneously.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Appendix C Firmware Upgrade This Chapter will introduce you how to upgrade firmware on your web browser. For firmware upgrade, you have to upload the firmware file to your web server and then upload it to your device from web server. Follow the steps as below to upgrade the firmware: 1. Open the Browser on your PC, key in the default IP address: http://192.168.0.3 to login the AV MA TRIX Control configuration. Click “Upgrade” to begin firmware upgrade. 2.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual ) For 0: General selecting, you have to adjust the switcher ID on the real panel to “0” that means the device with ID “0” will be upgraded. 4. For 1: Matrix Device will allow you to select target device based on ID 0 to 31 for upgrading firmware. 5. Select “2: Matrix I/O Module” will allow you to upgrade I/O modules. You have to decide which device you want to configure, and then select the suitable Device ID and I/O Module from the drop-down menu.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 6. After finishing firmware upgrade successfully, “Firmware Upgrade to Device Success” information will appear as below. Besides, the firmware upgrade will not stop even though the web connection is fail suddenly. Please check with the LCD screen to confirm the firmware upgrade has been finished successfully or wait at least 2 minutes then power off to restart your PC. 7. If there is a firmware already exists on the web server during firmware upgrade.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Appendix D RS-232 Communication Protocol This AV Matrix RS-232 communication protocol uses fixed length with 5 bytes of information as define below. The default baud rate is 9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bit and 1 stop bit. Command timeout is 300 milliseconds, and byte to byte timeout is 30 ms. Use the RS-232 connecting cable to connect the computer serial port to the RS-232 communication port of the Matrix Switcher. The computer can control the Matrix Switcher via RS-232.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual D-1.2 Request Byte Request Byte (RB) Name Bit 7 Bit 6 RB 0 0 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Request Type (0 - 63) Request Type: Please refer to "Table - Host Request List". 0: Reserve, Always 0.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 0x15 Request Audio Output Bass Output Memory B 0x16 Control Audio Output Treble Output Level A 0x17 Request Audio Output Treble Output Memory B 0x18 Control Audio Output Subwoofer Output Level A 0x19 Request Audio Output Subwoofer Output Memory B 0x1C Control Audio Output Delay Low Output Delay1 A 0X1D Request Audio Output Delay Low Output Memory B 0X1E Control Audio Output Delay High Output Delay2 A 0X1F Request Audio Output Delay
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual D-1.3 Index Byte Index Byte (IB) Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Index IB Index: Please refer to "Table - Host Request List" and "Table - Command Index List". Table – Command Index List Index Description Output The output that will be selected. (Port 1 = 1, Port 2 = 2… Port n = n) 0: All outputs Input Setting - The input that will be selected. (Port 1 = 1, Port 2 = 2… Port n = n) 0: All inputs The setting type that will be selected.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual D-1.4 Value Byte Value Byte (VB) Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Value VB Value: Please refer to "Table - Host Request List" and "Table - Command Value List". Table – Command Value List Value Description Input The input that will be connected.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual D-1.5 CRC Byte CRC Byte (CB) Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 CRC (cyclic redundancy check) CB CRC: Host must send CRC code to follow the last byte.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual D-2 Device ACK Packet When the device receives supported commands comes from the host, and then will response with following ACK: Table – ACK Type List Ack Type Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 … Last Byte Type A AB Type B AB LB Index 1 Value 1 Type C AB LB Data 1 Data 2 Type D AB LB INF OP IP Name 1 … CB Type E AB LB EXINF VEINF AEINF PLUG … CB CB Index 2 Value 2 … CB CB D-2.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual D-2.2 ACK Type B ACK Byte + LB + Index1 + Value1 + Index2 + Value2 +…..+ CRC Byte Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 AB ACC 0 0 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Device ID (0 – 31) LB Length for the total data bytes (Index + Value) IB n Index VB n Value … … CB CRC AB & CB: These are the same as the ACK Type A. LB: LB value is equal to the total data bytes (Index + Value), not include the CRC byte.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual D-2.3 ACK Type C ACK Byte + LB + Data 1 + Data 2 + CRC Byte (Total 5 Bytes) Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 AB ACC 0 0 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Device ID (0 – 31) LB Length for the total data bytes (This byte is always 2) DB 1 Data 1 DB 2 Data 2 CB CRC AB & CB: These are the same as the ACK Type A. LB: LB value is always 2 (Data 1 + Data 2). Not include the CRC byte. DB: Data Bytes as define below.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual D-2.4 ACK Type D ACK Byte + LB + INF + OP + IP + Name 1 + Name 2 + Name 3 +.....+ CRC Byte Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 AB ACC 0 0 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Device ID (0 - 31) Length for the total data bytes (INFO +.....
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Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual D-2.5 ACK Type E ACK Byte + LB + EXTI + VIDI + AUDI + PLUG +.....+ CRC Byte Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 AB ACC 0 0 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Device ID (0 - 31) Length for the total data bytes (EXINF +.....
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual TRE - Treble command flag. (Request 0x16 and 0x17) 1 - Support Treble command. 0 - Not support Treble command. SW - Subwoofer command flag. (Request 0x18 and 0x19) 1 - Support Subwoofer command. 0 - Not support Subwoofer command. DELAY – Audio delay command flag. (Request from 0x1C to 0x1F) 1 - Support audio delay command. 0 - Not support audio delay command. DTUF - defines the audio delay time scale units.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Appendix E Extender (HX-RW) The extension of HDMI video signal device supports up to 100 meter away by using an Extender and Cat.5e cable.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Features Through the Extender (HX-RW), you can use the output of HX-2444 , HX-2488 or HX-341616 to display identical image and extension of HDMI signal up to 100 meter on HDTV HDCP Compliant Support 3D pass-through Support all frequency band IR pass-through One Cat.5e cable extension Support resolution up to 4K x 2K HDBaseT technology Use Cat.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual IR Receiver Cable Directions Put IR Receiver Cable into the Extender (HX-RW) “IR2 IN” port and place the IR Receiver Cable, so that you can point to it easily with your IR remote controller. IR Receiver Cable: GND +V Sig IR Blaster Cable Directions Plug IR Blaster Cable into Extender (HX-RW) “IR OUT” port located on the front-panel.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Wiring Information for Link Connector Conductor Identification Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4 RJ45 Pin Assignment Color Code for Conductor 5 White-Blue 4 Blue 1 White-Orange 2 Orange 3 White-Green 6 Green 7 White-Brown 8 Brown ) However sometimes, especially in demonstrations or in a lab environment, the cable is rolled randomly in small turns for convenience.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual Firmware Upgrade Before upgrading firmware, you have to receive a Firmware burn package containing all software needed for burning. Follow the steps as below to upgrade the Extender (HX-RW) firmware: 1. Connect the power cord to the power port on the panel of Extender (HX-RW). The other end of the power cord connected to a suitable power source. 2. Connect the control PC and Extender (HX-RW) with a RS-232 cable. 3.
Matrix Switcher Series—User Manual 5. The burning windows will pop-up and begin to upgrade. 6. Final, the burning is finish as below.
