HDMV 4-Port Full HD Multiviewer View four different HDMI video sources simultaneously on one screen. 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 FIRMWARE 12 Q&A What’s in the Box? PART NO.
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 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 1.2 volts 5 volts 1080p HDMI 1.4 Single-link DVI-D 2.0 Up to 20 ft.
Introduction The HDMV Multiviewer Switch allows you to view up to four different high definition video sources simultaneously on one display device. Connections to video sources are managed via HDMI connectors. Advanced viewing options include quad-mode, fullscreen mode, and PiP (picture in picture) mode. Use this device to simplify management of multiple sources by controlling them all through a single display.
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) Medical (Remote Operation Away from Sensitive/Magnetic Equipment) Recording (for Large Studios where Editing/Mixing Stations are Compact and/
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. 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 the MENU button on the front control panel. The OSD allows you to change modes, move the OSD position, toggle the hot plugs, and restore the HDMV to factory defaults. To change modes with the OSD simply navigate using the following buttons on the front panel: 1 - Down 2 - Up 4 - Select FULL - Enter To save the settings navigate to the “Save” text and Enter (FULL button).
To restore the factory settings click scroll down to “Factory Reset” and enter. The HDMV 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 1, 2, 3, 4 buttons on the front control panel to move the OSD, where 1 is down, 2 is up, 3 is left, and 4 is right. 8 www.smartavi.
RS-232 Operation and Console Commands The HDMV may also be controlled via RS-232 commands; this feature requires an RS-232 card installed on your computer or a USB to RS-232 adapter. First connect the RS-232 cable between your PC and the HDMV. RS-232 Cable OR USB to RS-232 Adapter Cab le Next connect to the device using HyperTerminal or a similar serial data application and an DB9 for RS-232 connection. The settings for the connection are shown in the picture on the right.
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. This will allow the HDMV 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 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. Using Chip45Boot2 GUI 2) Open Chip45Boot2 GUI and select the appropriate com port.
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