ANTIFERENCE HDMI0204M User manual

Antiference HDMI Matrix instruction Manual
2 x 4 Matrix Switch HDMI0204M
4 x 4 Matrix Switch HDMI0404M
(the above doesn’t include IR Kit)
&
4 x 4 Matrix switch over Cat5e/6 cable HDMI0404MUTP
(HDMI0404MUTP includes receivers and IR kit)
WARNING!
DO NOT HOT-PLUG HDMI CABLES. ALWAYS FULLY POWER OFF THE MATRIX
UNIT BEFORE CONNECTING AND RECONNECTING HDMI CABLES.
FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN CRITICAL DAMAGE TO THE MATRIX
THAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
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Before you start
Wiring guidance for the HDMI0204M, HDMI0404M & HDMI0404MUTP
HDMI0204M & HDMI0404M are HDMI matrix switches using HDMI cables the maximum cable
distance is 15 metres. Please ensure that you keep your bends to a maximum of 90º.
HDMI0404MUTP
The HDMI0404MUTP matrix requires 2 x Cat5e/6 cables to be run from each HDTV location
back to a central point, maximum cable distance is 30 metres.
The baseline cable standard for this system is Cat5e. Slightly greater distances can be
achieved by using Cat6, which have thicker copper cores for easier signal transfer.
Whichever cable type you choose, ensure that the main wiring architecture is ‘solid core’, not
stranded ‘patch’ cabling. Patch cabling can be used for the last few metres of a run (say from a
wallplate) but should be avoided over longer runs as signal transfer over stranded cores is
heavily reduced.
The use of pre-made leads is not recommended unless you can be absolutely sure of their
construction credentials (i.e. solid core 568B)
Best Practice
Best practice advise is to always use a straight piece of cable terminated directly at the matrix
and receiver ends.
The use of wallplates and patch panels always has the potential to cause increased resistance
on the cable, introducing ‘pinch points’ for signal transmission and could reduce advertised
transmission lengths.
TIP – instead of using RJ45 wallplates, use the Antiference brush plates instead to maintain the
neat finish.
Connection termination
Terminate the cabling using RJ45 connectors to the 568B wiring standard (shown below)
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First Time set up
Your system is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away.
Please note that the product warranty does not cover damage due to electrical disturbances.
If possible safeguard your equipment by connecting all provided power supplies to an
electrical surge suppressor / line conditioner.
Before you connect up your system, please ensure that you complete the following:
• Ensure that any manufacturer HDMI link, HDMI control or CEC protocol settings such as
Samsung Anynet Link, Sony Bravia Link, Panasonic Viera Link etc are switched to “off” on
both the source devices and HDTVs that are to be connected to the system. This setting is
likely to be found in the HDMI menu settings of the devices you are using.
• After you have changed the CEC settings, switch off all your HDMI source devices and
HDTVs and unplug them from the mains.
• Please ensure that you only connect and disconnect HDMI cables while the central hub /
receivers are powered off.
Connecting up your system
• With them off, connect your HDMI source devices to the desired HDMI input ports on the
central hub: 1,2,3 or 4.
• For Blu-ray 3D, ‘High Speed’ HDMI cables must be used (usually under 8m in length).
Passive (not active) HDMI cables over 15m in length are not recommended under an
circumstances.
• Connect your most commonly watched source device to HDMI input 1. It is recommended
that if a satellite HD receiver is being used that this is connected to HDMI 1.
• Now connect the HDMI cables or Cat cabling from the corresponding TV receivers
locations to the TV output ports 1,2,3 or 4.
IR Setup Tips
Position the IRTX approximately 10”/25cm away from the source devices to ensure that the IR
blasters establish a good line of sight view to all source devices and matrix.
When you have a stack of source devices it has been found beneficial to place your sky box
at the bottom of the stack.
Staggering the IRTX has been found to help the IR signals not get disrupted by other source IR
commands .
When using the HDMI adaptor with the HDMI0204M & HDMI0404M make sure its always
switched to IR.
IR Ext Port
You can connect an IR RX cable to the 3.5mm jack port labeled IR ext if you wish to retain IR
control of the hub when its situated in a closed cupboard (with its IR window out of sight of
the IR remote). Position in sight of where you would like to point the remote control.
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Powering on your system for the first time
The very first power on/initialisation of the system is crucial to its future operation and performance
The central hub incorporates a small memory. This memory stores the initial handshake
negotiations and authentications between all the connected sources and HDTVs in order to aid
faster switching times between the connected source devices thereon after.
• Power the HDTVs on at the mains. Bring out of standby mode and select the correct HDMI
channel that the receiver is connected to.
• Power on the HDMI source devices at the mains and bring them out of standby mode. (Sky+HD
takes one minute or so).
• Connect the power cable to the central hub and power it on at the mains switch.
• Finally power on the system by using the manual power on switch located on the front panel.
Completing your set up.
• After completing the process above, all HDTVs should be displaying the selected HDMI source
device video and audio. If the source LED stays on 0 and when press the button on the front
panel nothing happens, please go to all the TVs and put them in standby for a few seconds then
switch them back on, you should now be able to select and source input.
Adding new or changing sources / displays to the system
If at any time a connected source device or HDTV is changed to a different HDMI input, or is
replaced with a different model – a factory reset and re-initialisation of the system is
recommended.
To perform the hard reset.
Power down every device connected to the hub – all sources + all HDTVs. Now power down the
central hub itself. Leave off at the mains for at least 10-15 minutes. Finally connect and power on
the central hub again as if doing it for the very first time.
Power consumption
The system is designed to be powered on constantly, using low power consumption. In some
cases when the system has been powered off fully at the mains for over 15 minutes, the process
above may need to be repeated to sync the HDTVs again with the HDMI source devices.
Operating your system
Manual operation
You can operate switching between sources manually by using the up and down buttons labelled
Out 1,2,3 or 4 situated on the central hub front panel. Simply press the up or down button that
corresponds to the TV output that you wish to change HDMI source on the toggle through until the
desired HDMI input source video is being displayed. A numerical LED indicates which HDMI
source input is being shown at each TV location.
Remote Control operation
Included with the system is a small remote control. This can operate the system from directly in
front of the main unit, via the IR EXT cable and also via the IR RX cables connected to the TV
receivers. (sometimes referred to as a ‘magic eye’) Additional remotes are available to purchase.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting and Specifications are available on our website.
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