KanexPro HDC-MXB42AC 4×2 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- KanexPro
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4×2 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with Audio
Extractor/Scale/ARC/EDID function
VER 1.2
USER MANUAL
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.
Surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by
electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc. The use of
surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend
the life of your equipment.
Introduction
This high-performance HDMI Matrix Switcher can switch any of these four HDMI sources to two HDMI displays. It supports resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4 and HDCP 2.2. It can extract HDMI source device audio to optical and analog L/R output. It supports 4K→1080P downscale function if the source is 4K but TV only supports up to 1080P. It also supports ARC and EDID (AUTO/COPY/STD) functions. With its 18Gbps bandwidth and the additional features with the latest HDMI standards. Flexible control via front panel buttons and IR remote.
Features
- HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 / HDCP 1.4 and DVI 1.0 compliant
- Supports 4 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs
- Video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4
- Supports 18Gbps uncompressed bandwidth on all HDMI
- Supports Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HLG
- Supports extract HDMI input source device audio of OUT A or OUT B to optical and analog L/R output
- OUTA and OUT B support 4K to 1080P downscale function
- Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
- Supports advanced EDID management including AUTO, COPY and STD
- Control is via front panel buttons and IR remote
Package Contents
- 1× 4×2 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switcher
- 1× 12V/1A Locking Power Adapter
- 2× Mounting Ears
- 1× IR Remote
- 1× User Manual
Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.0
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth| 18 Gbps
Video Resolution| Up to 4K2K©50/60Hz(YCbCr 4:4:4),4K2K0230Hz.All HDMI 3D TV
format, etc.
Color Space| RGB. YCbCr4:4:4,YCbCr4:2:2. YCbCr 4:2:0
Color Depth| 8-bit. 10-bit. 12-bit [1080P. 4K30Hz, 4K601-1z (YCbCr 4:2:0)]
8-bit [4K60Hz (YCbCr4:4:4)]
HDMI Audio Formats| PCM2.0/5.1/7.1CH. Dolby Digital/Pius/EX, Dolby True HD,
DTS. DTS-EX,DTS-96124. DTS High Res. DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD
Optical Audio Formats| PCM2.0, Dolby Digital / Plus, DTS
UR Audio Formats| PCM2.00H
(Note: If ARC function is turned on. the audio port will mute.)
ESD Protection| Human-body Model: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge), ±4kV (Contact
discharge)
Connections
Input Ports| 4xHDMI TypeA [19-pin female]
Output Ports| 2xHDMI TypeA [19-pin female] IxUR audio out [3.5mm Stereo Mini-
jack] 1x0PTICAL audio out [S/PDIF]
Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| 251mm(W)x105mm(D)x2Omm(H)
Weight| 620g
Power Supply| Input: AC100-240V 50160Hz Output: DC12V11A
Power Consumption| 3.8W (max)
Operating Temperature| 0°C – 40°C / 32°F – 104°F
Storage Temperature| -20°C – 60°C / -4°F – 140°F
Relative Humidity| 20-90% RH (non-condensing)
Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel
| Number | Name | Function description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power LED | The blue LED will illuminate when the product is comected power |
supply.
2| IR| IR receiver window. It only receives IR remote signal from this
product.
3| OUT A button and LED| Press the OUTA button to select an input source to
OUT An output. the corresponding blue LED will illuminate.
AUTO LED| The blue AUTO LED will ilium:late and the AUTO function will be
turned on when you press the OUTA button up to 3 seconds, press the OUTA
button up to 3 seconds again will turn off the AUTO function.
AUTO function: Detect input signal source The AUTO function is turned on. if
an or a few HDMI IN ports are connected source device. OUTA port will output
the signal from the last connected input source.
4| OUT B button and LED| Press the OUT B button to select an input source to
OUT B output. the corresponding blue LED will illuminate.
AUTO LED| The blue AUTO LED will illuminate and the AUTO function will be
turned on when you press the OUT B button up to 3 seconds. Press the OUT B
button for up to 3 seconds again will turn off the AUTO function.
AUTO function: Detect input signal source. The AUTO function is turned on. if
an or a few HOMI IN ports are connected source device. OUT B port will output
the signal from the last connected input source
5| AUDIO button| •Press the AUDIO button to select extract the input source
audio from OUTA port or OUT B port to optical and analog LJR output, the
corresponding blue LED will illuminate.
•If the ARC function is turned on. Press the AUDIO button to select return the
audio signal from OUTA or OUT B display device to optical output, the
corresponding blue LED will illuminate. At this time, the analog UR port is
mute.
Number| Name| Function description
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6| 41<-1080P button| Press the button to select OUT A or OUT 8 4k-1080P
downscale function. the corresponding blue LED will illuminate. For example.
if the source is 4K but TV only supports 1080P. at this time the input
resolution with 4K will downscale to 1080P to TV output.
7| ARC button| Turn on I off ARC function. The blue ARC LED will illuminate
when you turn on the ARC function.
Rear Panel
| Number | Name | Function description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDMI IN port | HDMI input ports. connect to HDMI source device such as DVD |
or PS4 with an HDMI cable.
2| HDMI OUT Al OUT B port| HDMI output ports, connect to HDMI display devices
such as Nor Projector with an HDMI cable.
3| OPTICAL/UR port| Connect to an audio output device such as amplifier or
speaker with the optical and analog audio cable.
4| EDID AUTO / COPY / STD| AUTO: Compare with Out A and Out B display device’s
EDID information. and then sending the best EDID information to source devices
of Out A and Out B. The source device of Out A and Out B will send the EDID
information again to Out A and Out B display device output.
COPY: Copy Out A display device’s EDID information to the source device of Out
A and Out B. Then the source device of Out A and Out B will send the EDID
information again to Out A and Out B display device output.
STD: Out A and Out B display device output default 1080P.
5| SERVICE port| Firmware update port.
6| DC 12V| Plugin 12V11A adapter to AC wall outlet fa* power supply.
IR Remote
| !Power on the product or set it to standby mode.
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Output A (Output B)
1/2/3/4| Select input source signal to Out A port output. the corresponding
blue LED on the front panel will illuminate.
| Select the last or next put source signal to OUT A port output, the
corresponding blue LED on the front panel will illuminate.
AUTO| Turn on or off AUTO function. The Auto function is turned on, if or a
few HDMI IN ports are connected source device. Out A pat will output the
signal from the last connected input source.
4K/HD| Select Out A 4k—•1080P downscale function. For example, if the source
is 4K but TV only supports 1080P. at this time the input resolution with 4K
will downscale to 1080P to TV output
Audio function
ARC| Turn on / off ARC function.
Audio A / B| •If the ARC function is turned on. press the Audio Aar B button
to select return the audio signal from Out A or Out B display device to
optical port (TOSLINK) output. At this time, the analog L/R port (Audio out)
is mute.
•If the ARC function is turned off, press Audio A or B button to select
extract the input source audio from Out A port or Out B port to optical port
(TOSLINK) and analog L/R port (Audio out) output.
Application Example
FAQ
- Q: Does this product require an HDMI line length for the connection interface?
A: According to the HDMI line length test, HDMI input/output with 4K60Hz YCbCr:4:4 is the longest line length up to 8m / 3m.
The use of a “Premium High-Speed HDMI” cable is highly recommended.
IR remote sends signal distance for 0~7 meters, and angle is plus-minus 45 degrees.
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