VSW-HDMI2X2-4K VSW-HDMI4X2-4K 4K HDMI Matrix Switch—2 x 2 or 4 x 2 Switch one of two or four HDMI source devices to one or two HDMI displays. Supports 4K HDMI formats with RS-232 serial or IR remote control. Customer Support Information Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 www.blackbox.com • info@blackbox.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................................6 2. Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................7 2.1 Introduction................................................................................
Chapter 1: Specifications 1.
Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The 4K HDMI Matrix Switch—2 x 2 or 4 x 2—routes two or four HDMI sources to two HDMI displays (projectors, monitors, and so on). It displays the same image from one video source to all monitors or images from different video sources to different monitors. Multi-controlled functions include front-panel buttons with LED indicators, IR remote, and serial control, allowing you to operate the system easily.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.3 What’s Included • (1) 4K HDMI Matrix Switch: 2 x 2 or 4 x 2 • (1) Power adapter • (1) IR Remote Controller • (1) CD containing users manual and GUI application. • (1) set of foot pads • (1) RJ-12 Cable for serial (RS-232) control • (1) RJ-12-to-RS-232 Converter for serial (RS-232) control To download this user manual from the Black Box Web site, follow the instructions below: 1. Go to www.blackbox.com 2. Enter the part number in the search box: 3.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4 Hardware Description 2.4.1 VSW-HDMI2X2-4K 14 16 Figure 2-1. VSW-HDMI2X2-4K front panel. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Figure 2-2. VSW-HDMI2X2-4K back panel. 3 1 9, 10 4 5 6 8 7 2 11, 12 13 14 15 16 Figure 2-3. VSW-HDMI2X2-4K top panel. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. VSW-HDMI2X2-4K components. Number in Figure 2-1, 2-2, or 2-3 Component Description 1, 2 Video input 1 and 2 Connect to an HDMI video source 3, 4 Video Output 1 and 2 Connect to an HDMI display 5 Audio/Video EDID Setting Switch Configure Audio/Video EDID Setting 6 EDID Copy button Copy the monitor’s EDID 7 Serial port Port for serial control using RJ-11 connector 8 Power supply Apply power to the unit.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4.2 VSW-HDMI4X2-4K 18 20 22 Figure 2-4. VSW-HDMI4X2-4K front panel. 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Figure 2-5. VSW-HDMI4X2-4K back panel. 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 14, 15, 16, 17 10, 11, 12, 13 19 20 21 22 18 Figure 2-6. VSW-HDMI4X2-4K top panel. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2. VSW-HDMI4X2-4K components. Number in Figure 2-4, Component 2-5, or 2-6 Description 1, 2, 3, 18 Video Input 1, 2, 3, and 4 Connect to an HDMI video source 4, 5 Video Output 1 and 2 Connect to an HDMI display 6 Audio/Video EDID Setting Switch Configure Audio/Video EDID Setting 7 EDID Copy button Copy the monitor’s EDID 8 Serial port Port for serial control using RJ-11 connector 9 Power supply Apply power to the unit.
Chapter 2: Overview Slide Switch EDID Setting switch Figure 2-7. Audio/Video EDID Setting switch on back panel of Matrix Switch. Table 2-3. Slide switch settings. Mode Video Audio 1 Auto Auto 2 Auto Inventory 3 Inventory Auto 4 Inventory Inventory NOTE: For more operation details, refer to the Operation section. Advanced Auto-sensing Setting Switch Figure 2-8. Advanced Autosensing Setting switch. Table 2-4. Advanced Autosensing switch functions.
Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation WARNING: • Before installing the switch, power off all devices that will be connected to this system. • Make sure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded. • Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. 3.1 Device Connection 1. Use a video cable (HDMI) to connect the display to the video output port on the unit. 2.
Chapter 4: Operation 4. Operation Video Input Status LED 1 and 2 IR sensor Video Output Status LED 1 and 2 Figure 4-1. LEDs on the top panel of the 2 x 2 switch. Video Input Status LED 1, 2, 3, and 4 Video Output Status LED 1, 2, 3 and 4 IR sensor Figure 4-2. LEDs on the top panel of the 4 x 2 switch. 4.
Chapter 4: Operation Table 4-1. LED indicators on the unit. Input or Output in Figure 4-1 or 4-2 Switch/Auto/Priority Modes Status LED Video Input Status LED 1 The selected LED emits green and goes The input video signal isn't ready. off 3 times per 2 seconds. Video Input Status LED 2 The selected LED emits green and goes The input video signal is ready but cannot detect the monitor. off once per 2 seconds. Video Input Status LED 3 The selected LED emits steady green.
Chapter 4: Operation 4.2.2 EDID Setting NOTE: Before starting, slide the Audio/Video EDID Setting Switch to position 2/3/4. EDID Setting switch Figure 4-3. EDID Setting switch on back panel of Matrix Switch. Copy Monitor EDID (2 methods): Method 1 Step 1: Apply power to the unit. Step 2: Connect the (EDID compliant) monitor to the output port of the unit and power on the monitor. Step 3: Press and hold the button “EDID COPY” for 3–5 sec.
Chapter 4: Operation EDID Emulation Slide the switch to the desired position as shown below. EDID Setting switch Figure 4-2. Audio/Video EDID Setting switch on back panel of Matrix Switch. Table 4-2. Slide switch settings. Mode Video Audio 1 Auto (Va) Auto (Aa) 2 Auto (Va) Inventory (Ai) 3 Inventory (Vi) Auto (Aa) 4 Inventory (Vi) Inventory (Ai) Table 4-2. Slide switch settings. Va Video Auto Automatically use the EDID of the attached display (video algorithm).
Chapter 4: Operation 4.2.3 EQ Adjustment EDID Copy button Figure 4-3. EQ Adjustment switch on the units. Press the BTNB and EDID Copy buttons for 3 seconds and release right after the (left) LED L1–L4 flash red. (LED L1–L4 indicates which level is on). Then press BTNA to decrease one level or press BTNB to increase one level. (8 levels: GREEN: level 1–4, RED: level 5–8). Press the EDID Copy button once to exit the setting. Figure 4-4. EQ adjustment steps. 4.2.
Chapter 4: Operation 4.3 IR Remote Control • A/V Source selection: - Switch Mode (Switch, Auto, Priority) Press 1/ 2/3/4: Select Source1/Source 2/Source 3/Source 4. - Matrix Mode (2-BUS) For BUS-A (Monitor 1): Press 1/2/3/4: Select Source1/Source 2/Source 3/Source 4. For BUS-B ((Monitor 2): Press S1/S2/S3/S4: Select Source1/Source 2/Source 3/Source 4. Figure 4-4. IR remote control. Page 20 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 5: Serial Configuration 5. Serial Configuration The HDMI Switch-Splitter with built-in serial interface allows users to control the unit via a PC, serial controller devices, or a home theater system. Configure the ontroller’s serial port as shown below: Baud Rate: 38400 bps Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: None 5.1 Simple Serial Connection The following window is an example of Windows XP HyperTerminal.
Chapter 5: Serial Configuration 5.2 GUI over Serial The switch-splitter allows users to control the unit by GUI operation via a built-in serial interface. Follow the installation and operation steps described next. 1. Installing Application A serial console (PC) running Windows 98/2000/X/Vista/7 is required to install the appropriate software. Follow the step-by-step instructions listed below. All prompt screens and dialog boxes shown in this section are for Windows XP and above.
Chapter 5: Serial Configuration The window shown below pops up next. Figure 5-3. AV Console Center screen. Step 1: Open “Tools” on the tool bar, and select “Communication Port.” Figure 5-4. Tools drop-down menu. Step 2: Check “COM Port” and choose the serial port you want to connect, such as COM1, and set the Baud Rate as “38400.” Figure 5-5. Communication Port screen. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 5: Serial Configuration Step 3: A dialog box will pop out indicating device(s) detected. Figure 5-6. Devices detected OK prompt. Step 4: Double-click “Digital Switch-Splitter” on the left block. (There are other ways to detect the device. For more information, refer to Toolbar Guidance/Action.) Figure 5-7. Digital Switch–Splitter screen. 2. GUI Toolbar Guidance You can see the toolbar on the upper-left corner. Both top toolbars are identical in functions.
Chapter 5: Serial Configuration Table 5-1. Topology file options. Number Option Function 1 Open Existing Topology Open pre-stored topology file 2 Save Current Topology Allow users to save current topology file in the location where the software is installed. 3 Save Current Topology As… Allow users to save current topology file in the requested location. 4 Create New Device File (reserved) 5 Exit Exit the system Actions: Detect all devices or connect the selected device.
Chapter 5: Serial Configuration Table 5-2. GUI option functions. Number Option Function 1 Auto apply Automatically apply settings. We do not recommend checking this item, because it could slow down the system. 2 Apply Activates the settings. 3 Get Detect and show the current setting status. Users can operate the unit via front panel push button or IR remote controller. 4 EQ Adjust the video equalization (sharpness).
Chapter 5: Serial Configuration Figure 5-12. Method copy screen. Table 5-4. Method Operation Steps. Method Operation Steps Copy selected input port EDID as factory Step 1. Check the desired input port(s) or check All input ports to select all. default. Step 2. Click Make EDID. Copy selected input port EDID from selected monitor (audio and video). Step 1. Check the desired input port. Step 2. Select the desired Monitor (next to Method). Step 3. Click Make EDID.
Chapter 5: Serial Configuration Changing Source/Display Icon: Double-click the source/display icon and a pop-up window will appear. Users may change the icon and name the selected source or display. Name the display/source: Click the corresponding icon and insert any name you want. Change the icon: a. Built-in Icons: The GUI application provides commonly-used icons (Built-in Icons) as shown on the top of the pop-up window. Figure 5-13. Built-in icons on the GUI window. b.
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