Clare Controls CM-MT4420-HD, User Manual

Page 1: ...2014 02 382 Rev 02 HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switcher User Guide Model CM MT4420 HD ...

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Page 3: ... and patents HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switcher Model CM MT4420 HD name is a trademark of Clare Controls Inc Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products Manufacturer Clare Controls Inc 7519 Pennsylvania Ave Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 USA Version This document applies to HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switcher User Guide Mode...

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Page 5: ...ns 3 Connecting the RS232 communication port 4 Connecting with the computer 5 System diagram 6 Connection procedure 6 EDID management 7 EDID automatic handshake 7 System applications 8 System operations 8 IR controls 9 Using the IR remote 9 Communication protocol and command codes 10 Specifications 13 Panel drawing 14 Troubleshooting and maintenance 15 Safety operation guide 16 After sales service...

Page 6: ...dental damages the preceding limitation may not apply to you In any event the total liability of Clare Controls Inc shall not exceed the purchase price of the product The foregoing limitation will apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law regardless of whether Clare Controls Inc has been advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of whether any remedy fails of its esse...

Page 7: ...B port on front panel HDMI switcher is controllable via RS232 IR remote included or the front panel RS232 serial control port for serial commands and third party control RS232 controllable front panel security lock to avoid unauthorized or accidental use when the matrix is installed in an unsecure environment Built in gain compensation technique and synchronous signal correction technology Switchi...

Page 8: ... resolution Press to change menus and to change selection 6 OUTPUTS Output buttons range from 1 to 4 7 FUNCTION SELECT Used to transfer video and audio signal HDMI from an input to an output Example To transfer both the video and audio signals from input channel 3 to output channel 4 press Input 3 SELECT Output 4 GLOBAL Used to transfer video and audio signal HDMI of an input channel to all output...

Page 9: ...for unit control 9 pin female connector Connects with a control device such as a PC Note Be sure to fill in the corresponding communication protocol parameters correctly 6 Power input Connect with the power adaptor Indicator light is on when the switcher is powered Be sure to use the adapter that came with the unit System connection Usage precautions The system should be installed in a clean envir...

Page 10: ... Clare Controls Crestron Control4 etc using its RS232 communication port The RS232 communication port is a female 9 pin D connector DB9 As shown in the table below only pins 2 3 and 5 are used The standard functions of Tx Rx and Gnd apply Table 1 RS232 connection definitions No Pin Function 1 N u Unused 2 Tx Transmit 3 Rx Receive 4 N u Unused 5 Gnd Ground 6 N u Unused 7 N u Unused 8 N u Unused 9 N...

Page 11: ...ty control system such as Clare Controls Crestron or Control4 The RS232 protocols required for these systems are listed in the section Communication protocol and command codes on page 10 Use a straight thru RS232 cable non null modem to connection to these systems unless otherwise stated by the control system s manufacturer Figure 3 Switcher connecting to the computer ...

Page 12: ...ble connections Figure 4 System diagram Connection procedure 1 Connect the HDMI sources e g DVD to the HDMI INPUTS on the SWITCHER with the HDMI cables 2 Connect the HDMI displays to the HDMI OUTPUTS on the SWITCHER with HDMI cables 3 Connect the RS232 port on the SWITCHER to a control device with a serial cable included Control SWITCHER via the control device e g a PC 4 Connect an IR receiver to ...

Page 13: ...he EDID database includes the most common display data but not all This is due to capability and firmware limitations You can manually refresh the EDID data to update the EDID database EDID management of the switcher The RS232 commands for EDID management of the switcher includes EDIDMon and EDIDMoff Note the period at the end of the command When the command is correctly sent all the connected dis...

Page 14: ...enu Refer to the table below for examples of front panel operations Table 2 Examples of front panel operations Function items Example Description Check the connection status of inputs Y means the corresponding port is connected with input device N means it is not Check the connection status of outputs Y means the corresponding port is connected with output device N means it is not Correspondence b...

Page 15: ...HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switcher User Guide 9 IR controls Using the IR remote Figure 6 IR remote Note A built in IR or extended IR receiver connected to an IR Eye can control the device with this remote control ...

Page 16: ...mmand from the COM port It will only show Switch OK MessageOn Turn on the feedback command from the COM port Demo Switch to Demo mode 1 1 2 2 3 3 and so on The switching interval is two seconds Undo To cancel the previous operation Operation command x All Transfer signals from the input channel x to all output channels All Transfer all input signals to the corresponding output channels respectivel...

Page 17: ...5 enable all the 4 ports DigitAudioOFF x Disable HDMI audio output of port x X 1 2 3 4 disable this one port X 5 disable all the 4 ports EDIDH x B y Copy the EDID from output port x to input port y If the EDID data is effective and the audio part supports not only PCM mode then force set it to PCM mode If the EDID data is not effective then set it as initialized EDID data EDIDPCM x Set the audio p...

Page 18: ...ement If input is with HDCP so is output 0911 Reset to factory default 9961 Check the system locking status 9962 Check the status while in standby mode 9971 Check the connection status of the inputs 9972 Check the connection status of the outputs 9973 Check the HDCP status of the inputs 9974 Check the HDCP status of the outputs 9975 Check the switching status 9976 Check the output resolution 9977 ...

Page 19: ... Gbit s Video signal HDMI Maximum pixel clock 225 MHz Resolution range Up to 1920 x 1200 or 1080P at 60 Hz Switching speed 200 ns max EDID management In built EDID data and manual EDID management HDCP Supports HDCP 1 3 auto and manual HDCP management Control parts Control Ports 1 IR EYE black 1 RS232 9 pin female D Panel Control Front panel buttons IR Default IR remote General Power supply 12 VDC ...

Page 20: ...14 HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switcher User Guide Panel drawing Figure 7 Panel drawing of the HDMI 4x4 switcher ...

Page 21: ...l the switcher by computer through its COM port check the COM port number in the software Make sure the COM port is in good condition and the communication protocol is correct When switching and there is no output image Ensure there is a signal at the input and the output Ensure the output port number is the same as the controlled output port Ensure the input output cables are not broken or the co...

Page 22: ... and ventilation The device generates heat when running Its environment should be well ventilated to prevent damage caused by overheating Disconnect power in humid weather or when left unused for long periods Before making or removing any connections to the device ensure that the power supply has been disconnected Do not attempt to open the enclosure of the equipment Do not attempt any repairs The...

Page 23: ... be repaired a suitable replacement will be issued Replacement units will be comparable to the original However due to potential design changes over time replacement units may not be identical to the unit replaced Items not covered by this warranty Damage caused due to incorrect usage and or connections Damage caused due to installation by person s not adequately trained in the installation of thi...

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