4x4 HDMI® Over Cat5 Matrix Switch – 230ft (70M) HDMI® Receiver with IR for ST424HDBT ST424HDBT STHDBTRX *ST424HDBT shown DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.
FCC Compliance 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 installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents Product Diagram.....................................................................................1 ST424HDBT Matrix Transmitter............................................................................................................. 1 STHDBTRX Receiver Unit......................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction.............................................................................................
Product Diagram ST424HDBT Matrix Transmitter Front View 1. Output 1 select button w/ LED indicator 2. Output 2 select button w/ LED indicator 3. Output 3 select button w/ LED indicator 4. Output 4 select button w/ LED indicator 5. IR sensor 6. Power switch Back View 1. Serial port 8. Cat5/local HDMI output ports 2 2. LAN port 9. HDMI input port 1 3. EDID switch 10. HDMI input port 2 4. Power Jack 11. HDMI input port 3 5. IR extender ports (1 through 4) 12. HDMI input port 4 6.
STHDBTRX Receiver Unit Front View 1. HDCP signal indicator LED 2. Link LED 3. Mode LED 4. Power LED 5. IR Receiver port 6. IR Transmitter port Back View 1. Power jack 2. Link port (RJ-45 Connector) 3.
Introduction Packaging Contents ST424HDBT • 1 x HDMI Matrix Switch • 1 x Remote control • 1 x Mounting brackets • 1 x Software Installation CD • 1 x Universal Power Adapter (NA/UK/EU/AUS) • 1 x Quick Install Guide STHDBTRX • 1 x HDMI Receiver unit • 1 x Mounting brackets • 1 x IR kit (transmitter/receiver) • 1 x Universal Power Adapter (NA/UK/EU/AUS) • 1 x Quick Install Guide System Requirements • Up to 4 x Video source devices (i.e. computer, Blu-ray Player) • Up to 4 x HDMI enabled display device (i.e.
Preparing Your Site 1. Determine where the local video sources (i.e. computers, Blu-ray Players) will be located and set up the device. 2. Determine where the remote displays will be located and place/ mount the displays appropriately. Note: Please ensure the Matrix switch and each Receiver is situated near an available AC electrical outlet. Make sure all devices are turned off before beginning installation. Installation Hardware Installation 1.
Note: If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Category 5e unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network cabling to connect the Matrix switch to the Receiver Unit’s location, and that each end is terminated with a RJ45 connector. The cabling should not go through any networking equipment (i.e. router, switch).
Hardware Operation Manual Matrix Operation 1. Press the Output select button (that corresponds with the numbered output display) you wish to select. 2. Press the output select button repeatedly until your desired input number (that corresponds with the numbered input device) is illuminated on the LED indicator. Remote Control Operation 1. Each output port is represented by the number above each of the button groups.
RS232 Serial Operation Software Installation 1. Download latest software from the StarTech.com website. 2. Open the software folder located inside the zipped download file, run the file called COMCTL4x4-320 Vx.x.exe 3. The control interface is now displayed, with the option to connect via serial or Internet Protocol.
Software Overview and Operation 1. The Message section is displayed in the top left hand corner of the software, and allows you to monitor or configure the options listed below. a) The Receive window is located at the top of the Message section and shows messages received from ST424HDBT.
When you send a Control Command to ST424HDBT, it will display the operation results in the receive window. b) The set IP address button is located toward the middle left of the message section, below the Receive Window. Click the button to choose whether you want your network to assign an IP address automatically using DHCP, or to define manually.
If you have chosen to manually assign your IP address click the bullet that says Use the following IP address and enter your desired IP address into the IP address: box below. c) The UTP set button is located next to the IP address button. From the UTP set button you can set the four UTP output ports to single UTP mode or dual UTP mode.
d) The command box and send button is located at the bottom of the message section. You can manually type commands in the command box using specific control codes (See Control Command Format), and click the send button to action your command.
2. The Com Status section is displayed at the bottom of the software, and allows you to monitor or configure the communication options listed below. a) The Connect state is located toward the bottom left of the message section.
The Connection State displays whether you are connected to the ST424HDBT successfully or not, depending on which is bulleted. b) The Com Select drop down menu is displayed at the bottom of the software. The Com select drop down menu enables you to select the COM port that corresponds with the serial port on your computer that the ST424HDBT is physically plugged into.
c) The Connect/Disconnect button is located at the bottom of the software. The Connect / Disconnect button enables you to connect or disconnect a com section between your computer and the ST424HDBT. Note: If the Connection State is set to Disconnect you will have an option to Connect. If the Connection State is set to Connected you will have an option to Disconnect. 3.
a) Each output port is represented by the number above each of the button groups. Use the group of buttons that correspond with the numbered output display you wish to change. b) Press the number of the input source number (that corresponds with the numbered input device) you wish to be displayed on that specific numbered output port. or Press the left or right arrow buttons to toggle between input sources numerically.
c) The command that corresponds with your selection will appear on the command box in the message section, but will be actioned automatically meaning you do not need to press the Send button. Note: the operation results will be displayed in the receive window as confirmation the operation has been completed.
Control Command Format If you would prefer to issue commands to the ST424HDBT using third party terminal software please use the information below. Note: Operation support for third party software is not supported by StarTech.
Example: “ cir 40 ”(hex: 63 69 72 20 34 30 0D 0A), when the mx0404 received this command ,it will change the Outport4 status to the next input port. ( “c”-0x63, ”I”-0x69, ”r”-0x72, ” “-0x20, ”4”-0x34, ”0”-0x30, ‘ ’-0x0d0a) Note: These commands can also be used in the Command box with the included software. (Software Overview and Operation.
Command Code Output4 next: 0x63 0x69 0x72 0x20 0x34 0x30 0x0D 0x0A Output 4 select in1: 0x63 0x69 0x72 0x20 0x31 0x38 0x0D 0x0A Output 4 select in2: 0x63 0x69 0x72 0x20 0x34 0x34 0x0D 0x0A Output 4 select in3: 0x63 0x69 0x72 0x20 0x30 0x46 0x0D 0x0A Output 4 select in4: 0x63 0x69 0x72 0x20 0x35 0x31 0x0D 0x0A Command Feedback Format When a control command is received by the ST424HDBT, it will send feedback to show which input port is selected.
Output to Input Return status OP3->IP3 “s32” OP3->IP4 “s33” OP4->IP1 “s40” OP4->IP2 “s41” OP4->IP3 “s42” OP4->IP4 “s43” Read Status Command The command length is 4 bytes. bc + ‘_’ + ‘ ’ “bc” is the key word, ‘_’ is Space, ‘ ’ is carriage return. When you send the read status command to MX0404, if succeed, it will return the status of the OP(both OP1 and OP2).
IP (Internet Protocol) Operation 1. Open a web browser on a computer connected to your local network. 2. Type the IP address of the ST424HDBT into the address bar in your web browser, and press enter. Note: If you do not know the IP address of the ST424HDBT, it can be obtained using the IP Information Software. Please see IP Information Software Installation and Operation for instructions. 3. The home page for the ST424HDBT will be displayed. Enter your password and click Login.
5. You can change the Input device for each video output port using the output field on the top right side. Each Output port has a section with numbered buttons representing each of the video input devices. Click the number that represents the output port for your desired change.
6. The IR Matrix Field on the bottom left displays which IR output device is currently available for remote control at each output port. Note: The Refresh button will reload the page showing your current configuration. 7. You can change the IR Input location for each IR output port using the IR output field on the bottom right side. Each IR Output port has a section with numbered buttons representing each of the IR input locations. Click the number that represents the output port for your desired change.
IP Information Software Installation 1. Download latest software from the StarTech.com website. 2. Open the software folder located inside the zipped download file, run the file called NETCTL.exe 3. The software will open, and create a file named "NETCTL.TXT". This file contains a backup of all the device information for each device found on the network. IP Information Software Operation 1. Once the software is launched it will search your network for all attached ST424HDBT Matrix switch extenders.
4. If Assign an IP is displayed the device has not been assigned an IP address from your network. Double click Assign IP to assign an IP address. 5. The assign IP box will appear, enter your desired IP information and click the OK button. 6. The previous window will be displayed. Click the Search button followed by the Read Device button, in order to update your device list with the new IP information.
7. To open the Web GUI for the ST424HDBT, double click the device name. Note: If you have more than one ST424HDBT attached to your network, be certain to select the proper device name. EDID Emulation Configuration What is EDID / EDID Emulation? EDID is a standardized protocol that allows a display to communicate its capabilities to a source device, and then allows the source to configure the video content for the display using the display’s optimal video settings.
EDID Function Table EDID Emulation Setting EDID Switch 1 EDID Switch 2 EDID Switch 3 EDID Setting Details EDID Copy Off Off Off Uses the EDID settings from the display connected to your selected video output port. 1080p (3D) Stereo Audio Off Off On Communicates EDID settings for a 1080p video resolution with 2-channel stereo audio and support for 3D video. 1080p Stereo Audio Off On Off Communicates EDID settings for a 1080p video resolution with 2-channel stereo audio (Default Setting).
Setting EDID Configuration 1. Using the EDID Switch, set the dip switches to your desired EDID Emulation Setting as specified in the EDID Function Table. 2. Press and hold the Output 1 selection button for several seconds until the LED indicator flashes. 3. Your desired EDID settings is now set.
Specifications Number of input Ports 4 Number of output Ports 8 (4x HDMI / 4x CAT5) 4 x HDMI female (A/V input) 4 x HDMI female (A/V output) 4 x RJ-45 female (A/V output) Connectors 1 x RJ-J5 female (LAN Control) 1 x DB-9 female (Serial Control) 1 x IRDA (Infrared) Female (3.
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