User Manual 4Kx2K 4-Port HD Switch GHSW8241 PART NO. M1293-a www.iogear.
Table of Contents Introduction 4 Package Contents 5 Requirements 5 Overview 6 Installation 7 Port Switching 8 Serial Port (RS-232) Configuration 9 Serial Port (RS-232) Configuration List 10 Powering Off and Restarting 16 Specification 17 Compliance Information 18 Limited Warranty 19 Contact 19 3
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.
Package Contents 1 x GHSW8241 4Kx2K 4-Port HD Switch 1 x HD Cable 1 x IR Remote Control Requirements Source Devices • HD output Display • HDTV or HD Projector with an HD input Cables • 4 HD Cables* • RS-232 Cable (optional)* • IR extension Cable (optional)* *Cable not included 5 1 x Power Adapter 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Warranty Card
Overview Front View 1. HD Input 3. Port Status LED 2. Port Selection Push-button HD OUTPUT HD INPUT Pow 4. IR Receiver HD INPUT HD INPUT IR EXT 2 HD INPUT 1 4 3 Back View 1. Power Jack 4. RS-232 Serial Port 2. HD Output 5. IR Extension Port (IR extension cable not included) 3. HD Input Pow HD OUTPUT 1 HD INPUT 2 HD INPUT HD INPUT HD INPUT 3 4 Remote Control 1. Port Up / Port Down Buttons HD OUTPUT 2.
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. STEP 3 (optional) Connect your hardware or software RS-232 controller for HD switch control.
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. *Note: The maximum range of the remote control is 20ft. Aim the remote control at the IR receiver located on the front panel of the 4Kx2K 4-Port HD Switch.
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.
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. Switch Command + Enable / Disable HD Out + [Enter] - For example, to disable the HD output signal, type the following: sw off [Enter] 3.
The following table lists the available Switch Port Commands: Command sw Input i Port # xx Control Enter Description [Enter] Switch Input Port on [Enter] Turn on (Display on) off [Enter] Turn off (Display off) + [Enter] Switch to the next input [Enter] Switch to the previous input - Read Command To view the current configuration settings of the device, enter in the formula as follows: 1.
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. 3.
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. Switch Command + Control [Enter] - For example, to enable Default Mode to disable Next / Auto mode, type the following: swmode default [Enter] 4.
The following table lists the available Switch Mode Commands: Command swmode Input i Port # Control xx 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 Mode for port # goto on [Enter] To enable the Go To function goto off [Enter] To disable the Go To function Hot Plug Detect Command When enabled, Hot Plug Detect (HPD) will force the connected source device to read the display’s EDID informatio
The following table lists the available commands: Command hpd Control Enter Description on [Enter] Enables Hot Plug Detect off [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.
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. After the 4Kx2K 4-Port HD Switch is powered on, power on the attached devices. Note: Whenever the 4Kx2K 4-Port HD Switch is powered on, it will automatically select the A/V source device attached to Port 1.
Specification Function Connectors Switches 4Kx2K 4-Port HD Switch Device HD In 4 x HD Type A Female Display HD Out 1 x HD Type A Female RS-232 Port 1 x DB-9 Female Power 1 x DC Jack IR Extension Port 1 x 3.5mm Jack Port Switch 4 pushbuttons IR Control LEDs 1 Selected 4 (Green) Video Resolution HDTV resolution: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and up to 4k2k (4096x2160 or 3840x2160) Power Consumption DC5V Environment Physical Properties Operating Temp. 0–50ºC Storage Temp.
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. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used as directed, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Limited Warranty WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU! NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT? Make sure you: 1. Visit www.iogear.com for more product information 2. Visit www.iogear.com/support for live help and product support Warranty Information This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go to https://www.iogear.com/support/warranty Register online at https://www.iogear.
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