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PureTools - Flexible Matrix 16-port chassis, 4K, I/O auto detect.

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Chapter 1 of 20

Safety precautions

  • Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment
  • Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
  • Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical shock or burn.
  • Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause damage, deterioration or malfunction.
  • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this product near water.
  • Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
  • Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
  • Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by overheat.
  • Keep the module away from liquids.
  • Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.
  • Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
  • Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning.
  • Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
  • Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.
Chapter 2 of 20

Introduction

Introduction to Single Plug-in Card Matrix Switcher

This product is a high-performance seamlessly AV modular matrix switcher providing 12 flexible PCIE slots for single HDMI/HDBaseT/VGA input/output cards and 4 fixed slots for output signal cards.

With its advanced modularization design, Freedom combination of single HDBaseT/HDMI/VGA input/output card can make up different kinds of matrix. All the cards support plug-and-play. It supports different video signals with seamless cross switching. Every video or audio signal is transmitted and switched independently to decrease signal attenuation. The switcher can handle all the audiovisual management, including the switching, driving, scaling etc.

Features

  • 12 card slots for flexible input/output combination, and 4 slots for output signal cards.
  • Comprehensive signal card compatibility: HDMI/HDBaseT/VGA.
  • Automatically recognize input/output signal card.
  • Powerful EDID management.
  • UPnP enables quick-connection to GUI.
  • HDCP Compliant.
  • Seamless AV distribution through different AV signal.
  • Controllable via front panel buttons, IR, RS232 & TCP/IP.
  • Adjustable output resolution.
  • Online firmware upgrade via USB port.

Package List

  • 1 x Single Plug-in Card Matrix Switcher
  • 4 x Plastic Cushions
  • 1 x IR Receiver
  • 2 x Pluggable Terminal Blocks
  • 2 x Mounting Ears
  • 1 x Power Cord
  • 1 x IR Remote
  • 1 x User Manual

Note: Signal cards are sold and packed separately, all the items listed above are for the Matrix Switcher solely. Confirm all the accessories are included, if not, please contact with the dealers.

Chapter 3 of 20

Panel Description

Front Panel

Description for Touch Screen
Touch any button to awake touch screen and white backlight will appear. If without any operations within 8 seconds, touch screen will enter sleep mode and the white backlight will goes out.

Note: Due to the buttons may not be able to touch successfully; the touch screen will not be awakened. In this case, please refer to the shown below to slide your finger left and right.

  • When the touch screen is awaking, press any button, the white backlight of this buttons will turn into blue.
  • Press the button of IR remote, the corresponding button will appear blue backlight.
No.NameDescription
Description for Touch ScreenTouch any button to awake touch screen and white backlight will appear. If without any operations within 8 seconds, touch screen will enter sleep mode and the white backlight will goes out. Note: Due to the buttons may not be able to touch successfully; the touch screen will not be awakened. In this case, please refer to the shown below to slide your finger left and right. When the touch screen is awaking, press any button, the white backlight of this buttons will turn into blue. Press the button of IR remote, the corresponding button will appear blue backlight.
①LCD screenDisplay real-time operation status.
②FIRMWAREMicro USB port, used for firmware update.
③PWRPower indicator: OFF: No power. RED: Normal work. Green: Standby.
④ACTRS232 Link indicator: OFF: No RS232 serial signal. Blinking Green: Transmit RS232 serial signal.
⑤IRIR indicator: OFF: No IR signal. Blinking red: when the built-in IR sensor receive IR signal.
⑥INPUTSBack-lit buttons for input selection, ranges from 0~9, 12 selectable channels in total.
⑦OUTPUTSBack-lit buttons for output selection, ranges from 0~9, 16 selectable channels in total.
⑧MENUALL: Select all inputs/outputs. EDID: EDID management button, enable input port to learn the EDID data from output devices. CLEAR: Withdraw an operation before it comes into effect/exit inquiry mode. ENTER: confirm operation/long-press (3s or more) to enter inquiry mode.

Note: Input/output channels are recognized as double-digit, so press channel 1~9 as 01~09, besides, the interval should not exceed 8s.
Operations will be automatically canceled 8s later unless pressing ENTER to confirm.

Rear Panel

No.Name
① 1~12 Card SlotsFlexible card slots, 12 in total, insert input/output signal cards here.
② 13~16 Card Slots4 in total, insert output signal cards here.
③ RS232Serial control port, connect with the RS232 port of control device to control the Matrix Switcher or the 3rd party device connected to I-BT & O-BT.
④ IR ALL INInput port for IR control signal, connect with IR receiver (5V, with carrier), and work with IR emitters connected to IR OUT of far-end HDBT receivers.
⑤ IR EYEConnect with IR receiver (5V, with carrier) to control the switcher.
⑥ TCP/IPTCP/IP control port, connect with control device (e.g. a PC).
⑦ GroundConnect to grounding.
⑧ Power portConnect with 100~240V AC outlet.

Note: Pictures shown in this manual are only for reference.

Signal Cards

The Matrix Switcher boasts 12 card slot for flexible input & output signal card combinations, and 4 card slots for output signal cards, HDMI, HDBT and VGA signal card can be selected, according to specific need. All the signal cards support seamless distribution and hot-plug.
The chart below shows all signal cards:

Figure 2- 1 I-UH Figure 2- 2 O-UH
Figure 2- 1 I-UH Figure 2- 2 O-UH
Figure 2- 1 I-UH Figure 2- 2 O-UH
Figure 2- 1 I-UH Figure 2- 2 O-UH
Input – CardInput – PortsOutput – CardOutput – Ports
I-UH4K HDMI & Analog AudioO-UH4K HDMI & Analog Audio
I-BT4K HDBT & Analog Audio & RS232 & IRO-BT4K HDBT & Analog Audio & RS232 & IR
I-UVVGA & Analog AudioO-AUMIC/LINE IN, MIX OUT & PGM OUT

I-UH& O-UH

Single 4K seamless HDMI signal card (refer to 9.2.1 for detailed specification).
HDMI1.4 & HDCP2.2 compliant, capable to transmit HDMI/DVI-I/DVI-D signal; Auto-detect input resolution; Max resolution: 4K×2K@60Hz 4:2:0;
The default output resolution is 4K×2K@30Hz and it can be adjusted via commands or GUI, support 4K×2K@60Hz, 1024×768@60Hz, 1920×1080p@60Hz, 1280×720@60Hz;
Support EDID Management (default EDID: 4K×2K@30Hz) and DDC communication; Input audio source selectable via command or GUI, including HDMI embedded audio (default), and external analog audio.
Figure 2-1 I-UH Figure 2-2 O-UH

No.SignalNo.Signal
1TMDS Data 2+11TMDS Clock Shield
2TMDS Data 2 Shield12TMDS Clock-
3TMDS Data 2-13CEC
4TMDS Data 1+14N.C.
5TMDS Data 1 Shield15SCL
6TMDS Data 1-16SDA
7TMDS Data 0+17DDC/CEC Ground
8TMDS Data 0 Shield18+5V Power
9TMDS Data 0-19Hot Plug Detect
10TMDS Clock+TMDS Clock Shield

I-BT& O-BT

4K seamless HDBT signal card (refer to 9.2.2 for detailed specification).
Max resolution: 4K×2K@60Hz; Adaptive HDCP input and support HDCP2.2, the output signal support HDCP1.4; Work with HDBT transmitter/receiver to attain long-distance transmission (up to 70m via qualified CAT6 cable for 1080P or 40m for 4K signal); Real-time work status indicator: yellow LED blinks once powered on; green LED lights when the port is connected with HDBT devices;

  • HDBT port supports PoE;
  • Input audio source selectable via command or GUI, including HDMI embedded audio (default), and external analog audio;
  • The default output resolution is 4K×2K@30Hz and it can be adjusted via commands or GUI, support 4K×2K@60Hz, 1024×768@60Hz, 1920×1080p@60Hz, 1280×720@60Hz;
  • Support bi-directional RS232 control;
  • Support bi-directional IR control, compatible with 5V/12V IR receiver (default: 5V);
  • Support EDID Management (default EDID: 4K×2K@30Hz) and DDC communication.

Figure 2-3 I-BT Figure 2-4 O-BT

PinColor
1orange white
2orange
3green white
4blue
5blue white
6green
7brown white
8brown

Twist the pure-color cables with their half-color cables.

I-UV

4K seamless VGA signal input card (refer to 9.2.3 for detailed specification);
Max VGA input resolutions: 1920×1200p@60Hz;

Figure 2- 3 I-BT Figure 2- 4 O-BT
Figure 2- 3 I-BT Figure 2- 4 O-BT

External analog audio input for VGA video signal; Work with O-UH/O-BT output cards to switch video & audio input signal, and the video signal can be adjusted as 4K@30Hz 4:4:4.

Figure 2- 3 I-BT Figure 2- 4 O-BT
Figure 2- 3 I-BT Figure 2- 4 O-BT
Figure 2- 3 I-BT Figure 2- 4 O-BT
Figure 2- 3 I-BT Figure 2- 4 O-BT

Figure 2-5 I-UV

Note: When one PC used as input source, due to some models aren’t compatible with this input signal card, the video image may not be displayed fully.

O-AU

Audio signal output card (refer to 9.2.4 for detailed specification); Support external MIC or LINE audio input; Features MIX OUT port to output MIC/LINE & source audio simultaneously; Features PGM OUT port to output MIC/LINE & source audio simultaneously, and then the mixed sound volume and channel can be controlled via web-based GUI; Works with I-UH/I-BT/I-UV to output the de-embedded audio.
Figure 2-6 O-AU

Figure 2- 6 O-AU
Figure 2- 6 O-AU
Chapter 4 of 20

System Connection

Usage Precautions

  • System should be installed in a clean environment and has a prop temperature and humidity.
  • All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated and safe.
  • All devices should be connected before power on.

System Diagram

The following diagram illustrates typical input and output connections that can be utilized with the Matrix Switcher:

Note: System Diagram shown in this manual are for reference only, more specific schemes depend on real devices.

Connection Procedures

  1. Insert necessary signal cards to the card slots.
  2. Connect source device(s) (e.g. Blue-ray DVD) to corresponding input ports.
  3. Connect displays to corresponding output ports.
  4. Connect amplifier/ speaker to audio output ports.
  5. Connect an IR Receiver to IR EYE to enable IR control.
  6. Connect control device (e.g. a PC) to the RS232 port to enable serial control.
  7. Connect control device (e.g. a PC) to the TCP/IP port to enable TCP/IP control.
  8. Insert 100~240V AC outlet via the included power cord.

Application

Owing to its flexible card design, the Matrix Switcher is an all-in-one solution which is ideal for different projects such as public display, educational demo, professional presentation, advertising display or control center. The switcher can handle all the audiovisual management, including the switching, driving, scaling etc.

Chapter 5 of 20

Front Panel Control

The Matrix Switcher provides with convenient front panel button control for I/O switch, EDID management, and system inquiry. Here we make a brief introduction to the operations.

Switching I/O connection

  1. To convert one input to an output: Operation: “INPUT”+“OUTPUT”+“ENTER” Example: transfer input 1 to output 5: INPUT： OUTPUT：
  2. To convert an input to several outputs: Operation: “INPUT” + “OUTPUT” + “OUTPUT” +… + “ENTER” Example: Switch input 2 to output 4, 5 INPUT： OUTPUT：
  3. To convert an input to all outputs: Operation: “input” + “ALL” + “ENTER” Example: Convert input 2 to all outputs INPUT：

EDID Learning

The Matrix Switcher features EDID management to maintain compatibility between all devices.

  1. One input port learns the EDID data of one output port Operation: “EDID”+“INPUT”+“OUTPUT”+“ENTER” . Example: Input 1 learns EDID data from output 10.
  1. INPUT： OUTPUT：
  1. All input ports learn EDID data from one output port Operation: “EDID”+“ALL”+“OUTPUT”+“ENTER” Example: All input ports learn EDID data from output 6 OUTPUT：

Inquiry

Press and hold the button “ENTER” for 3 seconds to enter system inquiry mode. The chart below shows information that can be inquired:

Function ItemsDescription
Check customer serialInterface shown after entering inquiry mode, customer serial can be changed via RS232 command.
Check output resolutionIn inquiry mode, press output channel to check its resolution
Correspondence between inputs and outputs“OUTPUT” + “ENTER”

Clear operation

Function: clear the previous operations before pressing ENTER to enforce it. Press CLEAR can only erase the operations not confirmed by pressing ENTER.

Note: Input/ output channels are recognized in double-digit, press 01~09 instead of 1~9.The input delay time between two numbers of every input& output channel must be less than 8 seconds; otherwise the operation will be cancelled.

Note: The input/output channels on the rear panel are counting from left to right no matter whether there is signal card.

Chapter 6 of 20

IR Control

Connect an IR receiver to IR EYE on the rear panel, users can control the switcher with the included IR remote (shown as below):

  • ① Standby: enter/ exit standby mode
  • ② INPUTS: input selection buttons, channels 1~9 should be pressed as 01~09
  • ③ Function Buttons: share the same operation with front panel buttons
  • ④ ENTER:  • confirm operation  • long-press (3 seconds or more) to enter inquiry mode Note: navigation buttons are unavailable.
  • ⑤ OUTPUTS: output selection buttons, channels 1~9 should be pressed as 01~09
Chapter 7 of 20

RS232 Control

The Matrix Switcher provides with one RS232 port for serial port control. Connect the Matrix Switcher to the control device (e.g. a PC) with RS232 cable and set the correct parameters, the control device is capable to control the Matrix Switcher via designed software.

RS232 Control Software

  • Installation: Copy the control software file to the computer connected with the Matrix Switcher.
  • Uninstallation: Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path.

Basic Settings:
Firstly, connect the Matrix Switcher with an input device and an output device. Then, connect it with a computer which is installed with RS232 control software. Double-click the software icon to run this software.
Here we take the software CommWatch.exe as example. The icon is showed as below:
The interface of the control software is showed as below:

Please set the parameters of COM number, bound rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, only then will you be able to send command in Command Sending Area.

  • Parameter Configuration area
  • Monitoring area, indicates whether the command sent works.
  • Command Sending area

RS232 Communication Commands

Note: Case insensitive.In following commands, “[”and “]” are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be typed in actual operation.Type in the complete commands including ending symbol “.” or “;”.For input/ output channels 1~9 in the commands, type in 01~09 instead of 1~9.After sending command “%0911.” to restore factory default, wait for 10s or so before you reboot the device. Or the restoration may fail, and it will prompt “Default failed, please try again!” in the feedback.

Communication Protocol: Baud rate: 9600; Data bit: 8; Stop bit: 1; Parity bit: none.

CommandDescriptionFeedback
/*Type;Inquire the modelXXXXX
/%Lock;Lock the front panel buttonsSystem Locked!
/%Unlock;Unlock the front panel buttonsSystem Unlock!
/^Version;Inquire the firmware versionVX.X.X
/:MessageOff;Turn off the feedback from the com port. It only shows “switcher OK”./:MessageOff;
/:MessageOn;Turn on the feedback from the com port./:MessageOn;
Undo.Cancel the previous operation.Undo Ok!
Demo.Switch to the “demo” mode, 02->01, 2->2, 3->3 … and so on.Demo Mode AV: 02-> 01 ……
[x]All.Transfer signal from Input [x] to all outputs02 To All.
All@.Switch on all the outputsAll Open.
All$.Switch off all the outputsAll Closed.
[x]@.Switch on output [x]02 Open.
[x]$.Switch off output [x]01 Closed.
[x1]V[x2],[x3],[x4]…Transfer signal from input [x1] to output [x2],[x3],[x4].., separate output channels with “,”AV: 01->07 AV: 01->08 …
Save[Y].Save the present operation to the preset command [Y], [Y]=0~9Save To F1
Recall[Y].Recall the preset command [Y]Recall From F1 AV: 02->04 AV: 02->06 …
Clear[Y].Clear the preset command [Y]Clear F1
EDIDMInit.Reset factory default EDIDEDIDMInit.
EDIDM[X]B[Y].Manage EDID, enable input [Y] learn EDID data from output [X]EDIDM07B03
PWON.Work normallyPWON
PWOFF.Enter standby modePWOFF
STANDBY.Enter standby mode, can be awaken via front panel button operationsSTANDBY
/+[Y]/[X]:******.Set communication between PC and HDBaseT receiver. ① Y is for RS232 port (connect with RS232 port of HDBaseT receiver) a. Y = 1 ~ 16, send this command to the corresponding HDBaseT receiver to control far-end device when the Matrix Switcher is working properly. b. Y = A ~ P, send this command to the corresponding HDBaseT receiver when the Matrix Switcher is PWON. c. Y = a ~ p, send this command to the corresponding HDBaseT receiver when the Matrix Switcher is PWOFF. ② X is for baud rate, its value ranges from 1 to 7 (1=2400；2=4800；3=9600；4=19200；5=38400；6=57600；7=115200 ③ ***** is for data (max 48 Byte).601% Volume of MIC : 60 (****** and feedback from HDBT receiver)
CustomerSerial:11 111111111111111 11.Set the customer serial numbercustomer serial is 1111111111111111111
HDCPON.Open HDCP for all output cards.HDCP ON
HDCPOFF.Close HDCP for all output cards.HDCP OFF
%0911.Reset factory defaultFactory Default
Status[x].Inquire the respective input for output [x]AV:01-> 02
Status.Inquire respective inputs for all outputsAV:01->02 AV:03->06 … …
CheckInKatype.Get the input signal card type *-- no available input signal card/output card, 1--VGA, 2--DVI, 4--BT, 5--SDI, 6--HDMIChannel IN:*11*4**11*4*.
CheckOutKatype.Get the output signal card type *-- no available output signal card/input card, 1--VGA, 2--DVI, 4--BT, 6--HDMIChannel OUT: ***4*62**1**.
%9961.Get current keylock statusSystem Unlock!/ System Locked!
%9962.Inquire current working statusPWON/STANDBY /PWOFF
%9963.Return all input& output connection statusPort 01 02 03 04 Mode In In In In Port 05 06 07 08 Mode In Ou In In Port 09 10 11 12 Mode Ou Ou In Ou Port 13 14 15 16 Mode Ou Ou Ou Ou
%9964.Inquire the IPIP: 192.168.0.178
%9973.Return resolutions of all outputsResolution Out02 1920x1080P 60 Resolution Out04 1920x1080P 60 … …
%9974.Get current HDCP Status of output port. “X” means input port or no signal cards. “Y” means the output signal traffic with HDCP; “N” means not.Out 01 02 03 04 HDCP X X X X Out 05 06 07 08 HDCP X N X X Out 09 10 11 12 HDCP N N X N Out 13 14 15 16 HDCP N N N N

Get current input & output card correspondence status

Out01020304
In00000000
Out05060708
In00010000
Out09101112
In01010001
Out13141516
In01010101

Get the output card type

  • Channel 6 output mode is Digital
  • Channel 9 output mode is Digital
  • … …

Inquire output resolution configuration mode (manual/auto EDID)

  • Channel xx is auto/manual signal format.

Inquire the customer serial number

  • customer serial is 1111111111111111111

Inquire input/output type of current inserted cards

Note: If there is no card inserted in a slot, it will show “Nc” instead of In/Ou.

Port01020304
ModeInInInIn
Port05060708
ModeInOuInIn
Port09101112
ModeOuOuInOu
Port13141516
ModeOuOuOuOu
  • Channel status has changed.

Get the command sent to port N when PWON

PortPWON Command
11A1. when PWON
21A1. when PWON
31A1. when PWON
41A1. when PWON
51A1. when PWON
61A1. when PWON
71A1. when PWON
81A1. when PWON
91A1. when PWON
101A1. when PWON
111A1. when PWON
121A1. when PWON
13NO Data when PWON
14NO Data when PWON
15NO Data when PWON
16NO Data when PWON

Get the command sent to port N when PWOFF

PortPWOFF Command
12A1. when PWOFF
22A1. when PWOFF
32A1. when PWOFF
42A1. when PWOFF
52A1. when PWOFF
62A1. when PWOFF
72A1. when PWOFF
82A1. when PWOFF
92A1. when PWOFF
102A1. when PWOFF
112A1. when PWOFF
122A1. when PWOFF
13NO Data when PWOFF
14NO Data when PWOFF
15NO Data when PWOFF
16NO Data when PWOFF

Commands for Signal Cards

I-UH

USER/I/[x]:0706%;Set the audio source of input [x] to HDMI embedded audio. Channel 04 in audio command is:0706%

USER/I/[x]:0707%;Set the audio source of input [x] to analog audio. Channel 04 in audio command is:0707%

USER/I/[x]:0408%;Restore the signal card to its factory default settings.

O-UH

USER/O/[x]:0804%;Set the resolution of output [x] to 720P 60Hz. Resolution Out08 1280x720P

USER/O/[x]:0813%;Set the resolution of output [x] to 1080P 60Hz. Resolution Out08 1920x1080P

USER/O/[x]:0824%;Set the resolution of output [x] to 1024x768 60Hz. Resolution Out08 1024x768

USER/O/[x]:0840%;Set the resolution of output [x] to 3840x2160 30Hz. Resolution Out08 3840x2160 30Hz

USER/O/[x]:0841%;Set the resolution of output [x] to 3840x2160 60Hz. Resolution Out08 3840x2160 60Hz

USER/I/[x]:0408%;Restore the signal card to its factory default settings.

I-BT

USER/I/[x]:0706%;Set the audio source of input [x] to HDMI embedded audio. Channel 04 in audio command is:0706%

USER/I/[x]:0707%;Set the audio source of input [x] to analog audio. Channel 04 in audio command is:0707%

USER/I/[x]:0408%;Restore the signal card to its factory default settings.

USER/I/[x]:0409%;RS232 pass-through control mode 1: Control far-end device from the RS232 port of this input card.

USER/I/[x]:0410%;RS232 pass-through control mode 2(factory default): Control far-end device from the RS232 port of this Matrix Switcher.

O-BT

USER/O/[x]:0804%;Set the resolution of output [x] to 720P 60Hz. Resolution Out08 1280x720P

USER/O/[x]:0813%;Set the resolution of output [x] to 1080P 60Hz. Resolution Out08 1920x1080P

USER/O/[x]:0824%;Set the resolution of output [x] to 1024x768 60Hz. Resolution Out08 1024x768

USER/O/[x]:0840%;Set the resolution of output [x] to 3840x2160 30Hz. Resolution Out08 3840x2160 30Hz

USER/O/[x]:0841%;Set the resolution of output [x] to 3840x2160 60Hz. Resolution Out08 3840x2160 60Hz

USER/O/[x]:0408%;Restore the signal card to its factory default settings.

USER/O/[x]:0409%;RS232 pass-through control mode 1: Control far-end device from the RS232 port of this output card.

USER/O/[x]:0410%;RS232 pass-through control mode 2(factory default): Control far-end device from the RS232 port of this Matrix Switcher.

O-AU

Setup commands

PortXX/InputMic.Switch the audio input channel of port xx to MIC. Port XX Switch to mic.

PortXX/InputLine.Switch the audio input channel of port xx to LINE. Port XX Switch to line.

PortXX/SetMicVol:X X.Set the MIC volume of port xx to xx. Port XX Volume of MIC: xx. (xx can be 0-60)

PortXX/SetSourceVol:XX.Set the source volume of port xx to xx. Port XX Volume of SOURCE : xx. (xx can be 0-60)

PortXX/MicVolume+.Increase the MIC volume of port xx. Port XX Volume of MIC : xx. (xx can be 0-60)

PortXX/MicVolume-.Decrease the MIC volume of port xx. Port XX Volume of MIC : xx. (xx can be 0-60)

PortXX/SourceVolume+.Increase the source volume of port xx. Port XX Volume of SOURCE : xx.

PortXX/SourceVolume-.Decrease the source volume of port xx. Port XX Volume of SOURCE : xx.

PortXX/SetStereo.Switch the output audio mode of port xx to stereo. Port XX Output is stereo mode.

PortXX/SetMono.Switch the output audio mode of port xx to mono. Port XX Output is mono mode.

PortXX/MicMute.Mute the MIC audio of port xx. Port XX Mic Mute.

PortXX/MicUnmute.Unmute the MIC audio of port xx. Port XX Mic Unmute.

PortXX/SourceMute.Mute the source audio of port xx. Port XX Source Mute.

PortXX/SourceUnmute.Unmute the source audio of port xx. Port XX Source Unmute.

Inquire commands

%9921.Inquire the input audio channel. Port XX Switch to mic. Port XX Switch to line.

%9922.Inquire the output audio mode. Port XX Output is stereo mode. Port XX Output is mono mode.

%9923.Inquire the mute status of MIC audio. Port XX Mic Mute. Port XX Mic Unmute.

%9925.Inquire the mute status of source audio. Port XX Source Mute. Port XX Source Unmute.

%9926.Inquire the volume of MIC audio. Port XX Volume of MIC : xx.

%9928.Inquire the volume of source audio. Port XX Volume of SOURCE : xx.

Chapter 8 of 20

TCP/IP Control

The Matrix Switcher boasts TCP/IP port for IP control.
Default settings: IP: 192.168.0.178; Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0; Gateway: 192.168.0.1;
Serial Port: 4001.
IP & gateway can be changed as you need, Serial Port cannot be changed.
Connect the Ethernet port of control device and TCP/IP port of the Matrix Switcher, and set same network segment for the 2 devices, users are able to control the device via web-based GUI or designed TCP/IP communication software.

Chapter 9 of 20

Control Modes

The Matrix Switcher can be controlled by PC without Ethernet access or PC(s) within a LAN.

  • Controlled by PC without Ethernet access Connect a computer to the TCP/IP port, and set its network segment to the same as the Matrix Switcher’s.
  • Controlled by PC(s) in LAN Connect the Matrix Switcher, a router and several PCs to setup a LAN (as shown in the following figure). Set the network segment of the Matrix Switcher to the same as the router’s, then PCs within the LAN are able to control the Matrix Switcher.
  1. Connect the TCP/IP port of the Matrix Switcher to Ethernet port of PC with straight-thru CAT5e/6.
  2. Set the PC’s network segment to the same as the Matrix Switcher’s.
  3. Set the Matrix Switcher’s network segment to the same as the router.
  4. Set the PC’s network segment to the original ones.
  5. Connect the Matrix Switcher and PC(s) to the router. PC(s) within the LAN is able to control the Matrix Switcher asynchronously.
Chapter 10 of 20

Control via TCP/IP communication software

  1. Connect a computer and the Matrix Switcher to the same network. Open the TCPUDP software (or any other TCP/IP communication software) and create a connection, enter the IP address and port of the Matrix Switcher (default IP: 192.168.0.178, port:4001):
  2. After connect successfully, we can enter commands to control the Matrix Switcher, as below:

Here you will receive the feedback when a command is sent.
Enter your command here.
Commands are the same with RS232 commands listed in 4.3.3 RS232 Communication Commands

Chapter 11 of 20

Control via web-based GUI

The Matrix Switcher provides with built-in GUI for convenient TCP/IP control. GUI allows users to interact with the Matrix Switcher through graphical icons and visual indicators.
Access GUI interface through any one of the following methods:

  • Access through UPnP: Go to My Network Place in your PC, and click the icon named the Matrix Switcher.
  • Access through web browser: type the IP of the device (default: 192.168.0.178, changeable) in the browser.

Note: PCs running Windows XP system may occur issues in finding UPnP icon, follow these steps to switch on UPnP protocol:

  1. Add UPnP component: go to “Control Panel” -> double-click “Add/ Delete Programs” -> double-click “Add/ Delete windows component” ->tick “UPnP” -> click “Next” -> click “OK”
  2. Enable Windows Firewall: go to “Control Panel” -> double-click “Windows Firewall” -> click “Others” -> tick “UPnP framework”
  3. Enable UPnP auto-starting: go to “Control Panel” -> double-click “Administrative Tools ” -> double-click “Services” -> find and click SSDP Discovery Service and Universal Plug and Play Device Host -> click “OK” UPnP will now automatically start when you turn on your computer.
  4. Reboot the device.

The log-in interface is shown below:

There are 2 selectable accounts to log in. Type the right name and password in relative column and click Login to enter configuration interfaces.
Name: admin; Password: admin (default setting, changeable via GUI).
Name: user; Password: user (default setting, changeable via GUI).

It will enter scene management interface (left) after log-in, which provides direct scene switch. The chart below illustrates the main structure of GUI interfaces:
The web-based GUI system can be divided into Switch Control and System Setting menu, but log in as user will only access Switch Control.
Click at the left-bottom corner to enter Switch Control menu.
Click at the left-bottom corner to enter System Setting menu.

Switch Control

This menu boasts 3 selectable interfaces in total, including scene switch interface and I/O switch interface.

Scene Switch

All ten scenes are shown in above interface. Select a scene and then click “Load” can invoke the selected scene. Click “cancel” to cancel the current operation.

I/O Switch

  1. Select button1 at INPUT column
  2. Select button 10 at OUTPUT column (If all OUTPUT ports are needed, you only need to click “All”.)
  3. Choose a scene that you want to save.
  4. Click “Confirm” to save the setting or Click “Clear” to clear set up.

System Setting

This menu boasts 4 submenu items in total, including configuration, status, EDID and password.

Configuration

6 submenu items in total, including Resolution, VGA Port, Network, Audio In, Audio Out and Audio port.
① Configure output resolution

In this interface, you can set output resolution.
O-UH & O-BT: support 4K×2K@60Hz、4K×2K@30Hz、1024×768@60Hz、1920×1080p@60Hz、1280×720@60Hz.
O-AU: Unavailable.

② Configure VGA port

Set the VGA signal format of I-UV: including VGA, YPBPR, and CVBS.
③ Configure network

In this interface, you can set DHCP (automatically assign IP by router) or static IP (manually set IP).

④ Configure audio input

In this interface, you can switch on/ off audio input port of I-UH, I-BT, and I-UV.
O-AU: Unavailable.

⑤ Configure audio output

In this interface, you can switch on/ off audio output port of O-UH and O-BT.
O-AU: Unavailable.

⑥ Configure PGM OUT audio port
In this interface, you can adjust the mixed audio volume, select stereo or mono audio channel, and select mic or line audio input.
This menu is only used for controlling the PGM port of O-AU signal card.

Chapter 12 of 20

7.3.1.2. I/O Switch

The button matrix displays every possible connection between every input and output; users can carry on the connections by clicking corresponding button. For example:

  1. Select button1 at INPUT column
  2. Select button 10 at OUTPUT column (If all OUTPUT ports in needed, you only need to click “All”.)
  3. Choose a scene that you want to save.
  4. Click “Confirm” to save the setting or Click “Clear” to clear set up.
Chapter 13 of 20

7.3.2 System Setting

This menu boasts 4 submenu items in total, including configuration, status, EDID and password.

7.3.2.1. Configuration

6 submenu items in total, including Resolution, VGA Port, Network, Audio In, Audio Out and Audio port.

① Configure output resolution

Status

3 submenu items in total, including LCD, Button, and Scene
① Configure LCD display

In this interface, you can configure LCD display information: max at 16 numbers/ letters.

② Set button labels

In this interface, you can set button labels: max at 7 numbers/ letters/ Chinese characters.

③ Name scene

In this interface, name scenes: max at 7 numbers/ letters/ Chinese characters.

EDID

On EDID management interface, enable 1/all input(s) capture and learn the EDID data from 1 output.
In this interface, you can:

  • 1 input learns EDID from 1 output: Output + Input + Confirm
  • All inputs learn EDID from 1 output: Output + To All Inputs
  • Undo the previous input: click Cancel

Password

In this interface, you can:

  • Set password: max at 10 numbers/ letters
  • Configure front panel lock status
  • Inquire GUI& Hardware versions

Remember to click Save to save the settings.

Note: Notes on the front panel icon:

Icon
Front panel button unlock
Front panel button locked

Press the button to switch between the 2 states.

Note: Clear the cache of the browser beforehand to ensure reliable GUI operation.

Chapter 14 of 20

Port Management

Type the designed website 192.168.0.178:100 (Default, changeable via GUI) in your browser. Enter correct username and password (same with GUI name and password) to log in the WebServer:

Here is the main configuration interface of the WebServer:
In this interface, you can:

  • Change website display language.
  • Modify network settings: Go to Internet Settings -> WAN.
  • Upgrade TCP/IP module: Go to Administration -> Upload Program -> Select program file -> Start upgrading.
  • Reboot the device after upgrading.
Chapter 15 of 20

Firmware Upgrade

The switcher boasts a USB port for online firmware upgrade on the front panel. Follow these steps to upgrade firmware:

  1. Copy the upgrade software and the latest upgrade file (.bin) to PC.
  2. Connect the USB ports of the switcher and the PC via USB cable.
  3. Double-click the update software icon (see as below). It will enter the upgrade interface shown as below:
  1. Click Connect USB.
  2. Click Open to load the upgrade file, then click Updata to start firmware upgrading.

Note: To ensure available control, the COM number of the PC should be 1~9.If the update progress bar can’t go on, please cut off power, and then restart this machine to update firmware again.

Chapter 16 of 20

Specification

Main Unit

Main Unit
Connectors
Control(1) IR ALL IN, (1) IR EYE, (1) RS232, (1) TCP/IP
Card Slot16 PCI-E
Control Connectors 23.5mm mini jack, 1 DB9, 1 RJ45
General
Power Supply100~240V AC
Power Consumption13W（no load）
Working Temperature0~50℃
Relative Humility10%~90%
Dimension (W*H*D)483mm x 132mm x 320mm

Signal Cards

I-UH& O-UH

I-UHO-UH
Input(1) HDMI;(1) Analog audio
Input Connector(1) 19-pin Type A Female HDMI; (1) 3-pin pluggable terminal block
Power Consumption4w (max)
Output(1) HDMI; (1) Analog audio
Output Connector(1) 19-pin Type A Female HDMI; (1) 3-pin pluggable terminal block
Power Consumption1.5w (max)
General
Switching Speed< 100ns
StandardHDMI1.4 & HDCP2.2
Working Temperature0~50℃
Relative Humility10%～90%
EDIDSupports EDID Management
Output ResolutionAuto, 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:2:0, 4Kx2K@30Hz, 1024x768@60Hz, 1920x1080p@60Hz, 1280x720@60Hz

I-BT& O-BT

I-BTO-BT
Input(1) HDBT; (1) Analog audio; (1) RS232; (1) IR IN, (1) IR OUT
Input Connector(1) Female RJ45; (2) 3-pin pluggable terminal block; (2) 3.5mm mini jack
Power Consumption15w (max)
Output(1) HDBT; (1) Analog audio; (1) RS232; (1) IR IN, (1) IR OUT
Output Connector(1) Female RJ45; (2) 3-pin pluggable terminal block; (2) 3.5mm mini jack
Power Consumption17w (max)
General
Transmission Distance1080p ≤70m(Cat6); 4Kx2K ≤40m(Cat6)
Switching Speed< 100ns
Working Temperature0~50℃
Relative Humility10%～90%
StandardHDMI2.0 & HDCP2.2
AudioPCM
EDIDSupports EDID Management
Output ResolutionAuto, 4Kx2K@60Hz, 4Kx2K@30Hz, 1024x768@60Hz, 1920x1080p@60Hz, 1280x720@60Hz

I-UV

I-UV
Video
Input1 VGA
Input Connector1 Female 15 pin HD;
Input ResolutionUp to 1920x1200@50/60Hz
Audio
Input1 Analog audio
Input Connector1 3-pin pluggable terminal block
Signal FormatPCM
Frequency Response20Hz~20KHz, ±0.5dB
CMRR>85dB@20Hz~20KHz
General
Power Consumption2w (max)
Switching Speed< 100ns
Working Temperature0~50℃
Relative Humility10%～90%

O-AU

O-AU
Input1 MIC/LINE IN
Input Connector1 3-pin pluggable terminal block
Output1 MIX OUT; 1 PGM OUT
Output Connector2 3-pin pluggable terminal block
General
Signal FormatPCM
Power Consumption5W
Frequency Response20Hz~20KHz, ±0.5dB
CMRR>85dB@20Hz~20KHz
Working Temperature0~50℃
Relative Humility10%～90%
Chapter 17 of 20

Panel Drawing

PWR
IR
INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ALL EDID
CLEAR ENTER
9
9
0
0
ACT
437 mm
132 mm
23 mm

Chapter 18 of 20

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

ProblemsCausesSolutions
Color losing or no video signal output in HDMI displayThe connecting cables may not be connected correctly or it may be broken.Check whether the cables are connected correctly and in working condition.
No HDMI signal output in display while local input is working normallyLoose cable connectionReconnect the devices and make sure they’re well contacted.
The display doesn’t support the resolutionSet output resolution to other supportive ones or Auto.
Splash screen in output devicesPoor quality of the connecting cableChange for another cable of good quality.
Poor contact at the input/output endReconnect the devices and make sure they’re well contacted.
Cannot control the device via front panel buttonsFront panel buttons are lockedSend “/%Unlock;” to unlock.
Cannot control the Matrix Switcher by control device (e.g. a PC) through RS232 portWrong RS232 communication parametersMake sure the RS232 communication parameters are correct.
The Matrix Switcher is brokenSend it to authorized dealer for repairing.
Static becomes stronger when connecting the video connectorsBad groundingCheck the grounding and make sure it is connected well.

If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek further help from authorized dealer or our technical support.

Chapter 19 of 20

After-sales Service

If there appear some problems when running the device, please check and deal with the problems reference to this user manual.

  1. Product Limited Warranty: We warrant that our products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years, which starts from the first day the product leaves warehouse (check the SN mark on the product). Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice must be presented to obtain warranty service.
  2. What the warranty does not cover:
  3. Technical Support: Email to our after-sales department or make a call, please inform us the following information about your cases. Product version and name. Detailed failure situations. The formation of the cases.
  • Warranty expiration.
  • Factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.
  • Damage, deterioration or malfunction caused by:
  • Normal wear and tear
  • Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications
  • No certificate or invoice as the proof of warranty.
  • The product model showed on the warranty card does not match with the model of the product for repairing or had been altered.
  • Damage caused by force majeure.
  • Servicing not authorized
  • Other causes which does not relate to a product defect
  • Delivery, installation or labor charges for installation or setup of the product

Remarks: For any questions or problems, please try to get help from your local distributor.

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