J-TECH DIGITAL RS232 HDMI Matrix Switch User Manual

J-TECH DIGITAL RS232 HDMI Matrix Switch

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment:

1. Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
2. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this product near water.
3. Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
4. Never push an object of any kind into this product through any openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts inside the unit.
5. Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
6. Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU if it is damaged.
7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
8. To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for sufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.

INTRODUCTION

This 8×8 4k HDMI Matrix supports the transmission of video (resolutions up to 4K2K@60Hz, HDCP 2.2, HDMI2.0) and multi-channel digital audio from 8 HDMI sources to 8 HDMI outputs and 8 SPDIF Output. This matrix supports high resolution digital audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio as well as 3D video content.
Controllable via Panel buttons, local IR, RS-232, IP or Web GUI. We can provide control drivers for all the major control systems. This unit also supports HDR10 to bring ultimate visual experience. It is designed to save end users’ time and energy for they are able to update the system by the creative micro USB interface. In addition, this matrix also allow additional options for integration of third-party control systems, we could provide control drivers for control systems such as Control 4.

APPLICATIONS

• Video/TV wall display and control
• Security surveillance and control
• Commercial advertising, display and control
• University lecture hall, display and control
• Retail sales and demonstration

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• 1x HDMI Matrix
• 1x 12V DC power supply
• 1x Remote control
• 1x IR Ext RX Cable
• 1x mounting kit
• 1x CD for control software & user manual

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• HDMI source equipment such as media players, video game consoles or set-top boxes.
• HDMI receiving equipment such as HDTVs, monitors or audio amplifiers.
• The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cables is highly recommended

FEATURES

• HDMI 2.0 version (Support 4K@60Hz YUV4:4:4)
• Support 3D
• Bandwidth upto 18Gbps
• HDCP2.2 input ,HDCP2.2 output
• HDCP1.4 input, HDCP1.4 output
• Support HDR10
• 8xHDMI Input, 8xHDMI output with 8xSPDIF Audio
• Any one of the 8 Ultra HD sources to any one of the 8 Ultra HD displays
• Support Dolby True HD and DTS-HD master audio
• Micro USB interface for user to upgrade firmware
• Controllable via front-panel buttons, IR remote, RS232, IP , Web GUI Control
• 1U rack design, easy installment
• Unit size: L440XW220XH44.5mm

SPECIFICATIONS

Resolution

| 480p@60hz,576P@50hz,720P@60hz,

1080P@24hz,1080P@50hz,1080P@60hz,4K@24hz,4K@30hz,

4K@60hz YUV4:2:0, 4K@ 60hz YUV4:4:4

Video Input Connectors| 8xHDMI Type A, 19-pin, female
Video Output Connectors| 8xHDMI Type A, 19-pin, female
RS-232 serial port| DB9, female
Ethernet port (IP control)| RJ45, female
IR Ext port| 1×3.5mm stereo jack
Rack-Mountable| Rack ears included
Dimensions(WxHxD)| L440XW220XH44.5mm
Net Weight| 2.8kg
Operating Temperature| 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature| 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
Power consumption| 23W(Max)

OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

1. IR WINDOW: Accepts IR signals from the included IR remote for control of this unit only.
2. OUTPUT 1~8 & INPUT 1~8: Press output keys (1~8) to select output source; then press input buttons to select input source (1~8). And also could press and hold Input & Output buttons for 3 second to set up below functions:
3. Locking & Unlocking: Press and hold the Input8 for 3 seconds to lock all button functions on the front panel. Press and hold Input8 for 3 seconds again to release the lock function.
4. Checking & Setting IP Address / DHCP: Press and hold the Input7 for 3 seconds to enter into the mode of checking IP address and DHCP. Press and hold Input5 for 3 seconds to Exit. Press below buttons shortly to revise the IP address and DHCP accordingly.
5. Press Input1 button to let cursor move LEFT
6. Press Input2 and/or Output2 button to revise the data
7. Press Input3 button to let cursor move RIGHT
8. Press Output1 button to confirm revising
9. Checking & Setting EDID: Press and hold the Input6 for 3 seconds to enter into the mode of checking EDID. Press and hold Input5 for 3 seconds to Exit. Press below buttons shortly to revise the EDID accordingly.
10. Press Input2 and/or Output2 button to revise the data
11. Press Output1 button to confirm revising

Rear Panel

1. IP CONTROL: Connect directly, or through a network switch, to your PC or laptop to control the unit via telnet/Web GUI.
2. RS232: Connect directly to a PC, laptop or other serial control device to send RS-232 commands to control the unit
3. MICRO USB: This slot is reserved for firmware update use only
4. IR IN: Connect to the provided IR Extender to extend the IR control range of the unit. Ensure that the remote being used is within direct line-of-sight of the IR Extender.
5. SPDIF Audio Output: Audio output is from the selected HDMI source
6. DC POWER: Plug the 12V DC power adapter into the unit and connect it toan AC wall outlet for power.
7. INPUT 1~8: Connect to HDMI source equipment such as media players, game consoles or set-top boxes. DVI sources are supported with the use of an HDMI to DVI adapter.
8. OUTPUT 1~8: Connect to HDMI TVs, monitors or amplifiers for digital video and audio output.

Remote Control Description

1. Standby Mode.
2. OUTPUT-X select INPUT-Y: Press OUTPUT-X (X means 1 to 8 of outputs) Press INPUT-Y (Y means 1 to 8 of inputs)
3. All outputs select INPUT-Y: Press ALL button in zone OUTPUT Press INPUT-Y button (Y means 1 to 8 of inputs), then INPUT-Y switched to ALL OUTPUTS.
4. Cancel Button: Cancel the switching operation
5. PTP button: Mirror all inputs and outputs (Ex. Input 1 to output 1, input 2 to output 2, etc): Press PTP button in Zone OUTPUT

RS232 Pin Assignment

RS232 Control
Software control

• Connect the 8×8 Matrix to PC with a RS232 cable, open the software on your PC. On the COM Setting session, select the COM port according to your PC and click“Connect” to get connected.
• On this COM setting session, you can also change the Device name, Device name support up to 16 characters. Save or edit your status by clicking the Edit button.
• Come to Port Set session to select or switch your input sources for each output, We can read the current status by clicking the “Status” button, or Clear our historical operating record by clicking “Clear” button. The right down blank shows the operating history.
• The EDID session helps us to Read and Configure EDID for each input, such as HDR, 3D, Data rates and Audio channel.
• The IP configure session helps to read and configure the IP address and MAC of the Matrix. Check DHCP if you want the router to assign an IP for the Matrix automatically .
• The Net Config session allows us to configure the PC and Matrix in the same LAN with the IP Address and connection.
• Click “Net config” → “Connect” → “Search Device” → “Sel Device Number”→“Connect” then you can see the device name, it means successful connection
• You can also click “IE”, easy and click to enter into web
• The last session is System Config, which allows power ON/OFF or reset, default the Matrix.

Command Control

1. Open CommUart Assistant.
2. Comport setting:
   Baud Rate:| 115200 bps
   ---|---
   Parity:| None
   Data Bits:| 8 bit
   Stop Bits:| 1 bit
   TCP/UDP Port:| 5000
3. Enter Port Command in Send options
4. Command
   Command| Function| Note
   ---|---|---

@T 04 00 01 02 03 ··

|

PTP Function

| Mirror all inputs and outputs

(Ex. Input 1 to output 1, input 2 to

output 2, etc)

@T 50 #| Reboot|
@T 51 #| Restore             Factory Setting|
@T 0F 00 #| Standby| 00: Standby Mode

01: Cancel “Standby Mode”

5. Select HDMI input for HDMI output
   Command| Description
   ---|---
   00| Output1
   01| Output2
   02| Output3
   03| Output4
   11| Output5
   12| Output6
   13| Output7
   14| Output8
   04| All Output
    |
   00| Input1
   01| Input2
   02| Input3
   03| Input4
   04| Input5
   05| Input6
   06| Input7
   07| Input8

6. EDID Setting @T XX AA BB #:

Parameter Description:

XX for configuration of “INPUT EDID”

AA for selecting “Video Mode”

BB for selecting blowing function

“1” : select the function, “0” : not select the function. E.g: 11001001: HDR, 48Bit, 7.1CH, 3D
Chang Binary code “11001001” to hexadecimal format “C9”. E.g: @T 05 03 C9 #
The EDID of input 1 is: 4K2K_60(YC444)、HDR、48Bit、7.1CH、3D.

Web Control

1. Connect the HDMI Matrix and PC to the LAN under the Matrix DHCPMode
2. Open the PC tool (included in the CD).
3. Search the IP address of HDMI Matrix, please refer to picture 4 & picture 5.
4. Open the web browser and enter the IP address you searched, then you can set the function as below pictures

Micro USB to update firmware
Connect 8×8 HDMI Matrix to PC or laptop with Micro USB cable after matrix is powered on. Open the “updated software’ which has been downloaded in our CD. And then click “ Search” → “ Port Sel” ( to choose correct port) → “Connect” (It will show “S3RLC” when connect successfully ) → “Load FW File” → “Update” Please do not power off or disconnect when it is updating the FW file.

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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References

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