HSW44C 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with CAT5 Output Instruction Manual Made in Taiwan
Safety and Notice The HSW44C 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with CAT5 Output has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the HSW44C should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit. Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
Introduction The HSW44C 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with CAT5 Output provides the most flexible and cost effective solution in the market to route high definition video sources plus multi-channel (up to 7.1-channel) digital audio from any of the four HDMI sources to the remote displays at the same time. Through low cost CAT5/5e/6 LAN cables, not only high quality video and audio can be transmitted to the display sites, but also users can switch among 4 HDMI sources using the push button or remote control.
Features State-of-the-art Silicon Image (founder of HDMI) chipset embedded for upmost compatibility and reliability HDMI 1.2a/1.3c* compliant *HDMI 1.2a for HSW44C v1.2 HDMI 1.3c for HSW44C v1.3 HDCP compliant Allows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time Allows any HDMI display to view any HDMI source at any time Supports 7.
PCB stack-up 4-layer board [impedance control — differential 100Ω; single 50Ω] 1x RJ-45 TMDS 4x HDMI Input 1x RJ-45 DDC 1x RS-232 1x IR socket for IR receiver 4x RJ-45 TMDS Output 4x RJ-45 DDC 1x HDMI 5x IR socket for IR emitter HDMI Input selection Push button / IR remote / RS-232 Push button / IR remote HDMI source control Controllable through IR control path from IR receiver at receiver sites IR remote control Electro-optical characteristics: τ = 25° / Carrier frequency: 38kHz HDMI connector Type A [19-
Panel Descriptions HSW44C 3 6 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 8 9 4 6 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
HSMR 1 2 8 3 4 7 6 5 1. Source LED: Indicate input source 2. IN: Push button for switching input source channel in sequential order 3. EQ: Adjust the 8-level equalization control for HDMI signals. 0 – 7 = strongest – weakest. It is recommended to switch from 7 to 0 to find the optimal visual experience. 4. HDMI Out: Connect to HDTV with a HDMI cable 5. IR: Plug in IR receiver cable 6. 5V DC power jack [optional*] 7. RJ-45 Input: TMDS channel [connect to TMDS channel of OUT1 to OUT4 on HSW44C] 8.
DIP Switch SW1-SW4 for EDID/Audio DIP Switch Position Pin#1 Pin#2 Video Audio OFF [ ] OFF [ ] Up to 1080p Stereo1 Default Mode2 – Up to 1080p & stereo audio output for most HDTVs OFF [ ] ON [ ] Up to 720p / 1080i Stereo Safe Mode3 – Enforce the system output at 720p/1080i video and stereo audio for basic compatibility among HDTVs ON [ ] OFF [ ] Bypass4 Bypass4 ON [ ] ON [ ] Bypass Stereo Description EDID Learning Mode5 – for learning EDID from the display while playing any received H
SW Main for firmware update (for technical support only) DIP Switch Position Pin#1 Pin#2 Pin#3 Pin#4 Normal Operation Mode6 OFF [ ] OFF [ ] ON [ ] OFF [ ] Firmware Update Mode7 ON [ ] ON [ ] OFF [ ] OFF [ ] Note 6 Factory default for SW Main: Pin#1-OFF [ ], Pin#2-OFF[ ], Pin#3-ON [ ], Pin#4-OFF[ ]. PLEASE MAINTAIN THIS SETTING AT ANYTIME FOR REGULAR USE! 7 Sequence for firmware update [1]. Power off the HSW44C. [2]. Set the DIP switch position to Firmware Update Mode. [3].
IR Extender IR Cables IR Emitter Cable IR Receiver Cable IR Sockets HSW44C IR Main: The default location for IR emitter extension cable to transmit all IR command signals received from any of the four remote receivers to all of the HDMI sources. IR1: IR emitter extension cable connected here can only transmit IR command signals from the remote receivers that are setting at the input channel 1.
Definition of IR Earphone Jack IR Emitter IR Receiver You can buy any IR extension cables in the market that are compatible to the definition of the IR sockets for the matrix if necessary for replacement use.
Hardware Installation HSW44C as master 1. Connect all sources to HDMI Inputs on the HSW44C 4x4 HDMI matrix switch with CAT5 output. 2. Connect each DDC output on the HSW44C to respective DDC input on the remote receiver HSMR. 3. Connect each TMDS output on the HSW44C to respective TMDS input on the remote receiver HSMR. 4. Connect IR emitter cable(s) to the HSW44C and direct the IR emitter(s) to the build-in IR receiver of the HDMI sources. 5. Connect the +5V 6A DC power supply to the HSW44C. 6.
Operation and IR Control Source Side Method A: Push Button Push the switch button on the front panel, the source will be sequentially changed. Method B: IR Remote Control a. Please press Note to enter IR control mode If HSW44C receives the IR commands, the LED will flash. If not, try again. b. Decide which output port to be controlled by pressing F1 to F4 Note If the setting is correct, the corresponding LED will flash. If not, please press output port select button or repeat step (a) and (b). c.
Display Side Method A: Push button Push the switch buttons of respective output channels then the output channel will switch from HDMI source 1 to source 4 in sequential order. Method B1: IR remote control for switching input channels Channel select switch must be set to zero. a. Press Power on button to enable IR control function. Note If HSMR receives the IR command, the LED will flash. If not, try it again. b.
RS-232 Serial Port Control Method C: Software Control through RS-232 1 2 4 3 6 5 1 Scan: Push this button will trigger the automatic search over all the available COM ports (1-255). If the matrix is detected, the message window below will show up. Otherwise, an error message shows up to indicate no legal device can be found. Notice that successful connection is only established if there exists at least one available COM port.
2 Open: Open the COM port after scan to establish the connection between PC and the matrix. 3 Close: Release the COM port after scan. 4 Quick Setup Buttons: Provide the fast setup between inputs and outputs of the matrix. “Default” button makes input 1, 2, 3, 4 mapped to output 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively. “Channel 1” makes all outputs see input-1, same for the remaining buttons. 5 Output Channel Setup: Click on this button, a quick selection table of inputs will show up.
RS-232 Commands RSRS-232 transmission transmission Format Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Parity: None Set Command Command Code Data 0x08 0x4d 0x41 0x51 0x44 0x05 *0x01~0xff 0x0c 0x4d 0x41 0x51 0x44 Device_Id 0x02 port1 port2 port3 port4 Check SUM 0x31~0x2f 0x0c+…+port4 Response ACK 0xaa 0xaa Description SET SET MA-5144 Device ID Set MA-5144 Source Mapping of Output Port Status Command Command Code Response Description Data Check SUM Get Status 0x05 0x4d 0x4f 0x44 0xe5 0xaa 0x06 0x4d 0x41 0x51 0x44
Firmware Update Warning! There could be unexpected consequences resulted from inappropriate firmware update operation. Please do it with caution. 1. Please unzip the Matrix_Firmware_Update.zip into your designated folder. 2. Please turn off the power of the HSW44C and set DIP location of [SW Main] at Pin#1-ON( ), Pin#2-ON( ), Pin#3-OFF( ), & Pin#4-OFF( ). 3. Please execute the file Matrix_Firmware_Update.exe 4. In the pop-up window, at [Select Chip], please select W78E365. 5.
6. In the pop-up window, please select the [File Format] to Binary. 7. Please make sure your PC has direct connection to the RS-232 port of the HSW44C, as shown in the picture (left), that in [Communication Setting] the onlne status should be “Wait to connect”. If the RS-232 connection is not firmly established, you will see the online status is “Disconnect.” If so, please check the RS-232 connection until the online status becomes “Wait to Connect.” 8. Please turn on the HSW44C.
Notice 1. If the DVI or HDMI device requires the EDID information, please use EDID Reader/Writer to retrieve and provide DVI/HDMI EDID information. 2. All HDMI over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583A CAT5e 125MHz LAN cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C. 3. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of LAN cables, the type of HDMI sources, and the type of HDMI display.
Warranty Cable Electronics, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of one year from the purchase by the original purchaser. If this product is defective or malfunctions, Cable Electronics will replace or repair this unit (at their option) within a reasonable time.
