HDMV-Plus 4-Port Full HD Multiviewer View four different HDMI video sources simultaneously on one screen with USB keyboard and mouse support. Installation Manual Made in the U.S.A. www.smartavi.com www.smartavi.
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2-3 INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES 4 APPLICATIONS 5 CONNECTING THE BOX AND USING THE FRONT CONTROL PANEL 6 USING THE OSD 7-8 HOTKEY AND CONSOLE COMMANDS 9 CONSOLE COMMANDS (cont) AND ACCESSORIES 10 PROGRAMMING THE EDID 11 UPGRADING THE VIDEO/USB FIRMWARE Q&A What’s in the Box? PART NO. QTY 12-13 14 DESCRIPTION HDMV-Plus 1 4-Port HDMI-Plus, USB 1.
Technical Specifications VIDEO Video Bandwidth Resolution HDTV PC Resolution Input Video Signal Input DDC Signal Single Link Range Format DVI Compliance Output Cable Length HDCP Compliance Video Bandwidth Input Interface Output Interface Connector USB Input Input Interface Keyboard Mouse CONTROL Front Panel RS-232 MECHANICAL Height Width Depth Weight POWER Requirements Power Supply Approvals Single-link 340MHz [10.2Gbps] 480i,480p,720i,720p,1080i,1080p 800 x 600 up to 1920 x 1200 1.
Introduction The HDMV-Plus Multiviewer Switch allows you to view up to four different high definition video sources simultaneously on one display device. It also supports keyboard and mouse functionality, allowing you to access all four displays with one set of interface controls. Connections to video sources are managed via HDMI connectors. Advanced viewing options include quad-mode, full-screen mode, and PiP (picture in picture) mode.
Applications • • • • • • • • • Law enforcement Security Clearance Hospital and Hospice Care Patient Monitoring Professional Presentations Corporate or Educational Presentations Financial (Remote Servers/User Control) Call Centers for Technical Support Industrial (Long-Range Workstation Isolation) Airport Installations (Air Traffic Control/Passenger Information) Application Diagram HD HD M I In I In M Com put er Com put er HD HD Multi -D DV I MVP viewe r lus Syste m Com put
Connecting the Box The power connection and switch are located at the back of the unit as well as the RS-232 connection and all HDMI and USB inputs and outputs. Connect all peripheral devices first and turn them on before powering on the HDMV-Plus. Modes Using the Front Control Panel To switch to Full Screen Mode press the button “FULL” on the front control panel and then select the desired channel 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Using the On Screen Display The OSD can be accessed by using either the “MENU” button on the front control panel or through hotkey commands “Hotkey + Hotkey + O”, for example if your hotkey is left ctrl (by default) press “Ctrl + Ctrl+ O” and the OSD will come up. The OSD allows you to change modes, change the hotkey button, move the OSD position, toggle the hot plugs, and restore the HDMV-Plus to factory defaults.
To save the settings navigate to the “Save” text and press the Enter key. The next time the HDMV-Plus is started the current screen mode will load by default. To restore the factory settings click scroll down to “Factory Reset” and press enter. The HDMV-Plus will perform a power reset on itself. The position of the OSD can be moved around. Select the “OSD Position” text and press enter. Next use the up, down, left, and right arrows from the keyboard to move the position of the OSD.
Using HotKey Commands The default factory hotkey is the left “ctrl” key. To use a hotkey command simply hit ctrl twice, and then the appropriate command. HOTKEY SEQUENCE FUNCTION EXAMPLE hotkey + hotkey + Q + # Change to quad mode Ctrl + ctrl + Q + 2 (quad mode) Hotkey + hotkey + F + # Change to full mode of channel Hotkey + hotkey + P + # Change to picture in picture mode for that channel (Note, user control will default to the last channel selected.) Ctrl + ctrl + F + 1 (full mode with ch.
Console Commands Continued MODE CONSOLE COMMAND DESCRIPTION & EXAMPLE Quad Mode //Q# 4 inputs on screen, equally displayed. “//Q2” quad mode, channel 2 as user control Full Screen Mode //F# 1 input on screen, displaying full screen. “//F4” Full mode, input 4 selected Picture in Picture Mode //P# 4 inputs on screen, main selection largest Area. “//P3” Picture in picture mode, input 3 selected Change User Control //U# Changes USB control to input selected.
Programming the EDID The EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) of your monitor or display can be programmed into the HDMV-Plus. This will allow the HDMV-Plus to pass essential display information between the display and the attached sources. Information pertaining to color depth, resolution, and sound must be properly configured in order for the optimum viewing . To program the EDID first disconnect any inputs to the HDMV-Plus and plug a monitor in to the output. Next power the device on.
How to Upgrade the Video Firmware Download the latest firmware upgrade from the SmartAVI website. Open either Chip45Boot2 or a serial data application such as HyperTerminal. Chip45Boot2 may be downloaded from the Chip45 website. HyperTerminal, Putty, TeraTerm are widely distributed and free to use. 1) Connect an RS-232 cable or USB to RS-232 adapter from your computer to the HDMV-Plus. Using Chip45Boot2 GUI 2) Open Chip45Boot2 GUI and select the appropriate com port.
How to Upgrade the USB Firmware Open a serial data application such as HyperTerminal. HyperTerminal, Putty, Tera Term are widely distributed and free to use. Connect to the RS-232 at 115200 bits per second, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. Set Emulation to VT100 and setup the ASCII with a line delay of 250 milliseconds, send line ends with line feeds. These settings may be found in properties in hyperterminal.
Q&A Q: What do I need in order to use the console commands? A: A standard RS-232 cable, one end is male and the other end is female. Your home computer, laptop, or home entertainment control system must have an RS-232 card or simply use an external USB to RS-232 adapter cable. _________________________________________________________________________________ Q: How do I update the firmware? A: If new firmware is available you will be able to download it from the SmartAVI website.
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