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PC CONTROLLER USER GUIDE

The HDMX4K44 includes software that can be used for firmware updates, adjust EDID, and even switch the 
unit using an RS-232 connection to a PC or computer.

Software for the HDMX4K44 can be found on the product webpage on www.vanco1.com, and requires the 
included DB9 RS-232 connection to connect from a PC or computer to the matrix.

1.  Connect a PC or Computer to the Matrix via the included RS-232 cable
2.  Power up the matrix
3.  Save software on the desktop
4.  Run software by double clicking“4x4 HDMI matrix Controller.exe”

The following user interface will come up:

Summary of Contents for HDMX4K44

Page 1: ...HDMI 4x4 4K Matrix Selector Switch with HDR Vanco Part Number HDMX4K44 Technical Support www vanco1 com techsupport vanco1 com 800 626 6445 ...

Page 2: ...cularly at the plugs 9 Use unit only with accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Refer all servicing to qualified personnel CAUTION HDMI is a very complex technology requiring continuous authentication of the signal and the same video resolution and audio settings on all electronic equipment in the system When there are multiple sources and displays the video resolution and audio setting on ...

Page 3: ...ll as RS 232 for third party integration in addition to manual controls For reliable HDMI distribution with 4K and HDR in mind in an ultra compact form factor the HDMX4K44 is a great choice for any application HDMI 4x4 4K Matrix Selector Switch with HDR Part HDMX4K44 Allows up to 4 HDMI sources to be distributed simultaneously to up to 4 displays Supports 4K 60Hz 4 4 4 Chroma Subsampling with HDR ...

Page 4: ...80i 1080p 60 2160p 60 Input Ports 4 HDMI 1 RS 232 Output Ports 4 HDMI HDMI Connector Type A 19 pin female Receiver Control Ports IR IN IR OUT ESD Protection Human body Model 8kV Air gap discharge 4kV Contact discharge Power Supply 12V 2 5A DC US EU standards CE FCC UL certified Dimensions 5 9 W x 1 26 H x 4 37 D 150mm W x 32 2mm H x 111mm D Weight 585g Chassis Material Metal Silkscreen Color Black...

Page 5: ...lection buttons Push output buttons to switch sources sequentially the Input Information display will display what input is selected 6 HDMI Outputs connect display s 7 HDMI Inputs connect source s 8 RS 232 port includes phoenix connector 9 EDID adjustment see EDID section for necessary adjustments 10 DC 12V port connect included power supply 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 6: ...stment power off the HDMX4K44 adjust the dip switches and then power on the unit for changes to take effect A successful adjustment will result in picture being displayed EDID Mode EDID Description 0000 1080p Stereo Audio 2 0 0001 1080p Dolby DTS 5 1 0010 1080p HD Audio 7 1 0011 1080i Stereo Audio 2 0 0100 1080i Dolby DTS 5 1 0101 1080i HD Audio 7 1 0110 3D Stereo Audio 2 0 0111 3D Dolby DTS 5 1 1...

Page 7: ...uch as an HDTV Projector etc to the HDMI outputs on the unit 3 OPTIONAL Connect an RS 232 cable from the RS232 port on the matrix to a third party control system 4 Connect the included DC 12V Locking power supply 5 Power up the HDMX4K44 and then the components connected REMOTE CONTROL 1 Power Button Press to power on or off the unit 2 Input selections Selects inputs for each of the outputs A B C a...

Page 8: ...ware for the HDMX4K44 can be found on the product webpage on www vanco1 com and requires the included DB9 RS 232 connection to connect from a PC or computer to the matrix 1 Connect a PC or Computer to the Matrix via the included RS 232 cable 2 Power up the matrix 3 Save software on the desktop 4 Run software by double clicking 4x4 HDMI matrix Controller exe The following user interface will come u...

Page 9: ...his can be found within your computer s Device Manager 2 Connects the PC or computer to the matrix 3 Resets the unit to factory default settings 4 Reboots the unit 5 Enables or disables beeping sound when switching unit check to enable 6 Power On or Off the matrix unit unchecking will put the unit into standby mode 7 Click to refresh device status 8 Click to clear device information 9 Device infor...

Page 10: ...EDID file to load EDID TAB 1 Manually selecting EDID Select from a default list to apply to any input then click on Set to set EDID 2 Copy EDID from Output to Input Select the EDID of the display to copy to any input then click on Set to apply changes 3 Open EDID Load a saved EDID file and apply to any input then click on Set to apply changes ...

Page 11: ...ont panel operation and IR using the included remote this tab allows for switching via RS 232 from a PC or computer MATRIX TAB 1 Status shows which input is selected for each output 2 Input selection simply click on any input 1 4 to switch matrix unit 3 Sequential input selection ...

Page 12: ...e firmware update file onto a PC or computer UPGRADE TAB 1 Click Open and select the firmware update file 2 This shows the file path to the firmware update file ensure this is the correct file ends in fw selecting an incorrect file could cause issues 3 Displays progress of the firmware upgrade 4 Upgrade button click to start firmware upgrade process after the correct file has been selected 5 Any i...

Page 13: ...d than unshielded UTP cables A solid UTP Cat5e 6 cable shows longer transmission range than stranded STP Cat 6 cable For long extension applications use solid UTP STP category cables 4 EIA TIA 568 B termination T568B for Cat5e 6 cables is recommended for better performance 5 To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in Cat5e 6 cables one can use shielded STP cables to ...

Page 14: ...dshake then there usually will be no audio or video in addition to a blue or black screen with a statement similar to this protocol not supported or weak signal 3 If the above mentioned messages display reset the receiver by disconnecting the power supply You can also disconnect all of the HDMI and power cables wait 15 minutes for any voltages to decay and then reconnect all of the cables 4 If you...

Page 15: ...ifications inadequate maintenance and care or use in any manner for which the product was not originally intended Items integrated into Vanco products that are made by other manufacturers notably computer hard drives and liquid crystal display panels are limited to the term of the warranty offered by the respective manufacturers Such specific warranties are available upon request to Vanco A surge ...

Page 16: ...Vanco International 506 Kingsland Drive Batavia Illinois 60510 call 800 626 6445 fax 630 879 9189 visit www vanco1 com ...

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