HALL TECHNOLOGIES HT-EUROPA4-2 Matrix Switcher User Manual

Hall Technologies • 1234 Lakeshore Dr Suite #150 Coppell, TX 75019 • halltechav.com
HT-EUROPA4-2
4×2 Matrix Switcher
USER MANUAL
August 7, 2023

Introduction

OVERVIEW
The HT-EUROPA4-2 is a simple HDMI matrix switcher with four HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs. It allows up to four Ultra HD/4K sources to be independently routed to two Ultra HD/4K displays. It supports digital optical audio de- embedding from two outputs and analog audio de-embedding from Output 1. The matrix also supports ARC function on Output 2, and the digital audio output can select ARC audio through switching the DIP slider. Each output port supports scaling from 4K to 1080P independently.
The HT-EUROPA4-2 supports IR, web UI and API commands control, EDID management via RS-232 interface, and also supports automatic/manual CEC control to turn on/off the connected display by input signal status detection.

FEATURES

• Routes four HDMI sources to two 4K HDR Ultra HD displays
• HDCP 2.2 compliant
• Supports up to 4K@60Hz, 4:4:4 8bit
• Each output supports scaling from 4K to 1080P independently
• Analog and digital audio de-embedded from Output 1, with or without a display connected
• HDMI Output 2 supports digital audio de-embedded or ARC
• Supports 12-bit Deep Color, 3D, Lip Sync and loss-less HD audio formats pass-through
• Rich control options include RS-232, IR, LAN and push button controls

Package Contents

• 1 x HT-EUROPA4-2 matrix switch
• 1 x DC 5V Power Adapter w/ US, UK, EU, and AU pins
• 1 x IR Remote Controller
• 1 x Mounting Brackets

Panel Description

FRONT PANEL

· OFF: The device is powered off
2 & 4| Output Select Button| Click to select input source for Output 1 and Output 2
3 & 5| Input LED| · ON: HDMI In (1-4) is selected
· OFF: HDMI In (1-4) is not selected
6| IR Window| Receives IR signals

REAR PANEL

from HDMI OUT 1
5| AUDIO OUT| Connect to an audio device for analog de-embedded audio from HDMI OUT 1
7| S/PDIF/ARC| Connect to audio devices such as AV system for digital de-embedded audio output from HDMI OUT 2 or ARC audio output from the TV connected to HDMI OUT 2
8| DIP Switch| De-embed: SPDIF OUT outputs de-embedding from HDMI OUT 2 ARC: SPDIF OUT outputs the ARC audio from the TV connected to HDMI OUT 2
9| RS-232| Connect to a control PC or control system for RS-232 serial control
10| ETHERNET| Connect to an ethernet device for LAN control

Installation

INSTALLATION
Note: Before installation, please ensure the device is disconnected from the power source.

1. Attach the installation bracket to the enclosure using the screws provided.
2. Attach the brackets to the desired mounting surface using hardware provided by others.

Application Wiring

1. Connect the HDMI sources (such as PC, Blu-ray player, Apple TV, 4K media player, etc.) to the HDMI IN 1-4 ports.

2. Connect the HDMI display (such as a TV, monitor, projector, etc.) to the HDMI OUT 1-2 ports.

3.  If not using a display with built-in speakers, connect an amplifier or powered speakers to the SPDIF OUT or AUDIO OUT.
   a. For HDMI OUT 2 there are two options:
   i. SPDIF OUT – set dipswitch to De-embed mode for digital audio out
   ii. ARC audio – set dipswitch to ARC to output the ARC audio from the TV connected to HDMI OUT 2

4. Additional control options:
   a. RS-232 control: connect a control PC or a control system to the RS-232 port
   b. IR control: the included IR remote is for controlling the matrix
   c. Ethernet control: connect the RJ-45 port to a local area network

5. Connect the DC 5V power supply provided

6.  Power on all attached devices

Control – Remote Control

REMOTE CONTROLLER
The included remote controller can be used to turn on and off CEC-enabled displays as well as select between the desired inputs.

NOTE: The internal battery is packaged with an insulation slice – please remove before use.
SYSTEM CODE SWITCH
The IR remote provided is shipped in “00” IR system code. In the event that the remote’s IR signal interferes with other IR devices, the remote can be switched to “4E” code by short pressing the System Code Switch on the bottom corner of the remote. In this case you will also need to redefine the IR system code in the matrix using the API command. (See the API Commands document.)

Control – RS-232

Advanced users may need to control the matrix through RS-232 serial communication. Connect a control PC or control system to the RS-232 port of the matrix. (See “HT-EUROPA4-2_API Commands” document for a complete list of available API commands.)
Before executing the API commands through RS-232 serial connection, please ensure the RS-232 interface of the device and the control PC are configured correctly.
RS-232 DEFAULT SETTING

Web UI

The Web UI designed for the HT-EUROPA4-2 allows for basic controls and device settings. This Web UI can be accessed through a modern browser, e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox, IE10+, etc.

To get access the Web UI:

1. Connect the LAN port of the switcher to a local area network. Ensure there’s a DHCP server in the network so that the device can obtain a valid IP address. If there is no DHCP server the following two methods can be used to locate the IP address:
   a Connect the RS-232 port of the matrix and send the API command “GET IPPADR”. (See “HT-EUROPA4-2_API Commands” document for a complete list of available API commands)
   b Use the third-part tool “SmartSetGUI” to search the IP address. Double click the icon tool to launch the application and click “Search” to get the IP address. (To find the device make sure your PC’s network settings are also set to Auto or DHCP mode.)
   

2. Connect the PC to the same network as the matrix switcher.

3. Input the matrix switcher’s IP address in the browser and press Enter, the following window pops up.
   

4. Input the password (default password: admin) and click Login to enter the main page
   The Web UI main page includes two main tabs: General and System.
   • General (1 st page) – provides video switching controls, audio mutes, CEC, and EDID setting changes
   • System – provides IP settings, changing login password, and doing firmware updates

General Page

VIDEO SWITCHING

input and HDMI output. Default setting is HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 both selected HDMI IN 1 as the input source.

AUDIO MUTE

(output 1 only) and SPDIF out

CEC

buttons will power on/off the display manually.
**Auto| Click to enable or disable CEC Auto Control. With Auto enabled, CEC commands will automatically be sent to the connected display to turn the display on/off. Default setting is Auto CEC ON.
****Delay (1~30min)**| Click to select the desired delay time to power off the display automatically when no signal is present. (CEC Auto must be set to ON).

EDID

setting is “Restore Defaults”. In this mode, when the display connected to HDMI OUT 1 has a resolution less than 4k and the HDMI OUT 2 has a display resolution of 4k, the EDID will copy from HDMI OUT 2.
Otherwise, it will copy HDMI OUT 1.
NOTE: The EDID processing priority is OUT 1 > OUT 2. Last configuration will be invoked when power is restored. Setting EDID takes effect immediately.

System Page

IP SETTINGS

is DHCP)
IP Address| Set the IP address manually if Static mode is selected.
Subnet| Set Subnet Mask manually if Static mode is selected.
**Gateway| Set gateway address manually for the device to communicate with another network that uses different communication protocols when Static mode is selected.
****Apply| Click to apply setting changes. Note:** After the IP settings are changed, please refresh the Web UI page to re-login.

LOGIN

new password.
Apply| Click to apply setting changes.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

firmware update.

SYSTEM

settings. A pop-up will open asking to confirm factory reset.
Reboot| Click to reboot the device.

Restore Factory Default Settings

Resetting and restoring the matrix to the factory default settings will delete all information users defined, and restore the device to the original factory default settings including Ethernet status, video and audio status, CEC settings, username and password.
There are three methods for restoring the matrix to the default factory settings:

1. Open up the web UI and press the “Factory Reset” button (see Web UI section)
2. Send the RESET command through the RS-232 port
3.  Hold OUTPUT1 and OUTPUT2 buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. All front panel LEDs will flash once factory reset is initiated.

Troubleshooting

Video

| No Video on Display| Confirm the HDMI input on the display is correctly selected
Confirm the connected source is sending video to the HT-EUROPA (verify the connected laptop is in duplicate or extend mode)
Confirm the correct source is selected on HT-EUROPA
Audio| No Audio on HDMI OUTPUT1 or HDMI OUTPUT2| Confirm audio mute on each HDMI output is not enabled
Confirm HT-EUROPA is selected as the desired speaker output in the laptop by clicking on the speaker icon to open the audio output
Confirm source is playing audio (PC not muted) and turned up
No Audio on SPDIF or 3.5mm on OUTPUT1| Confirm same steps with HDMI OUTPUT as noted above but with Audio De-embed mute not enabled

No Audio on SPDIF on OUPTUT2

| Confirm same steps with HDMI OUTPUT as noted above but with Audio De-embed mute not enabled
Confirm dip switch is in the correct De-embedded position and not ARC

Specifications

Audio and Video

Interface| 4 x HDMI in, 2 x HDMI out, 1 x RS-232, 2 x Optical (Digital), 1 x 3.5mm Audio Out, 1 x

Ethernet, 1 x RJ45, 1 x DC 5V In

Input/Output Signal Type| HDMI w/ 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR 10, HLG & Dolby Vision, HDCP 2.2
Input/Output Resolution Supported| VESA

800×6008 | 1024×7688 | 1280×7688 | 1280×8008 | 1280×9608 | 1280×10248 | 1360×7688 |

1366×7688 | 1440×9008 | 1600×9008 | 1600×12008 | 1680×10508 | 1920×12008

SMPTE

720x576P6 | 1280x720P6,7,8 | 1920x1080P2,5,6,7,8 | 3840×21602,3,5,6,8 | 4096×21602,3,5,6,8
= @24Hz; 3 = @25Hz; 5 = @30Hz, 6 = @50Hz; 7 = @59.94Hz; 8 = @60Hz

Audio Format| · HDMI IN/OUT: Fully supports audio formats in HDMI 2.0 spec, including PCM 2.0/5.1/7.1, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS:X
·  Audio OUT: Only supports PCM 2.0
·  SPDIF: Support PCM 2.0/5.1, Dolby digital and DTS up to 5.1 Channel
Maximum Data Rate| 18Gbps
Communication and Control

Control Method| Front Panel Buttons | LAN control (Web UI & Telnet) | RS-232 | IR | CEC
General

Operating Temperature| 0°C ~ 45°C (32°F to 113°F), 10% to 90%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature| -20°C ~ 70°C (-4°F to 158°F), 10% to 90%, non-condensing
ESD Protection| Human-body Model: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) / ±4kV (Contact discharge)
Power Supply| DC 5V 1A
Power Consumption (Max)| 3.3W
Dimension (Width x Height x Depth)| 9.69” x 0.87” x 3.94” (246mm x 22mm x 100.2mm)
Net Weight| 1.37 lbs. (0.62kg)
Transmission Distance

Cable Type| Range| Supported Video

HDMI

| Input: 15m/50ft

Output: 10m/33ft

| 1080P@60Hz 24bpp
Input/Output: 10m/33ft| 4K@30Hz 4:4:4 24bpp

4K@60Hz 4:2:0 24bpp

Input/Output: 5m/16ft| 4k@60Hz 4:4:4 24bpp

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