Aurora ASP-442A User manual

USERS GUIDE
Manual Number: 190701 | Firmware Rev: 00.02
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ASP-442A
4x4 Series HDMI 2.0a Matrix

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please review the following safety precautions. If this is the first time using this model, then read this manual before
installing or using the product. If the product is not functioning properly, please contact your local dealer or Aurora for
further instructions.
The lightning symbol in the triangle is used to alert you to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the product
that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to anyone opening the case. It is also used to indicate
improper installation or handling of the product that could damage the electrical system in the product or in other
equipment attached to the product.
The exclamation point in the triangle is used to alert you to important operating and maintenance instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury to you or damage to the product.
Be careful with electricity:
Power Outlet:
To prevent electric shock, be sure the electrical plug used on the product power cord
matches the electrical outlet used to supply power to the Aurora product. Use the power adapter and power
connection cables designed for this unit.
Power Cord: Be sure the power cord is routed so that it will not be stepped on or pinched by heavy items.
Lightning: For protection from lightning or when the product is left unattended for a long period, disconnect
it from the power source.
Also follow these precautions:
Ventilation: Do not block ventilation slots, if applicable, on the product, or place any heavy object on top of
it. Blocking airflow could cause damage. Arrange components so that air can flow freely. Ensure that there
is adequate ventilation if the product is placed in a stand or cabinet. Put the product in a properly ventilated
area, away from direct sunlight or any source of heat.
Overheating: Avoid stacking the Aurora product on top of a hot component, such as a power amplifier.
Risk of Fire: Do not place unit on top of any easily combustible material, such as carpet or fabric.
Proper Connections: Be sure all cables and equipment are connected to the unit as described in this
manual.
Object Entry: To avoid electric shock, never stick anything in the slots on the case, or remove the cover.
Water Exposure: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose to rain or moisture.
Cleaning: Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device
before cleaning.
ESD: Handle this unit with proper ESC care. Failure to do so can result in failure.
FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two (2) conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Trademarks
All trademarks in this document are the properties of their respective owners.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
About ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Features .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
ASP-442A Front .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
ASP-442A Rear................................................................................................................................................................... 6
APPLICATION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
ASP-442A Application......................................................................................................................................................... 7
OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
LCD Readout....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Routing ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
EDID.................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Presets .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Lock Mode......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Show Network Address..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Firmware Update............................................................................................................................................................... 12
PC CONTROL SOFTWARE................................................................................................................................................. 13
ASP Matrix Manager ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
SERIAL COMMANDS .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
RS-232 Telnet Commands................................................................................................................................................ 18
APPENDIX 1 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
APPENDIX 2 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Technical Specifications.................................................................................................................................................... 22
APPENDIX 3 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Warranty............................................................................................................................................................................ 23

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please make sure the following items are included within your package. Contact your dealer if any items are missing or
damaged.
ASP-442A x 1
Rack Ears x 2
12v DC Desktop Power Supply x 1
*Note: Go to www.auroramm.com for latest manual and firmware.

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INTRODUCTION
About
The ASP-442A is a 4x4 4K HDMI Matrix offering the power and flexibility you need at a cost-effective price. Route Ultra
High Definition video sources and multi-channel digital audio from any of the 4 HDMI inputs to the any of the 4 HDMI
outputs at the same time. The front keypad and LCD display are designed for easy operation and quick status of. LAN
and RS-232 ports have advanced protocols allowing hot plug detection, signal detection, EDID table loading/recalling,
presets, and more.
The advanced protocol features make the ASP-442A perfect for commercial applications with auto switching, digital
signage with device detection, or residential systems with home automation.
Features
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HDMI 2.0a/HDCP 2.2
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Resolutions up to 4K2K 60Hz 4:4:4
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HDR High Dynamic Range
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HDMI 3D Compliant
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HDCP 2.2 Compliant
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Allows Any Source to be Displayed on Multiple Displays at the Same Time
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Allows any HDMI Display to View any HDMI Source at Any Time
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Supports 7.1 Channel Digital Audio
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Advanced EDID Functions
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Remote Setup Functions via Windows Application
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Easy Installation with Rack Mounting
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Front LCD Status Display
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Labeling of Inputs, Outputs, and Presets on Front Display

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ASP-442A Front
Front
Power: Power switch for turning the unit on or off. When first turned on all Input and Output LEDs will light for 1
second to show operation of LED working.
LCD Display: Top row shows the input routed to relative Output number below.
EDID: Utilized for setting up the EDID management.
Save: Preset save function. Press Save for 3 seconds then an Input or Output number to store a preset into one of
the 8 locations of the current routing setup.
Recall: Preset recall function to restore a saved preset from one of the 8 stored presets.
Route: When pressed a user can set up any input to any outputs followed by enter for all the routes to happen at the
same time.
Enter: Used to confirm entries. Also, if pressed with nothing selected, it will show the units Output connected status,
Input connected status, IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, MAC, and Firmware on the LCD.
Input 1-4: Input source selections and used with various modes of operation.
Output1-4: Output source selections and used with various modes of operation.
* Note: Make certain you have the latest firmware for optimal performance and features listed in manual.

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ASP-442A Rear
Rear
Inputs 1-4: 4 HDMI 2.0a inputs for a variety of sources up to 4K60Hz resolutions.
Outputs 1-4: 4 HDMI 2.0a outputs for a variety of destinations up to 4K60Hz resolutions.
LAN: Control remotely using Telnet.
RS232: Connect RS-232 device up at 9600 baud for remote control.
USB: For PC control.
IR IN: Remote control via IR remote with IR receiver unit.
DC12V: Connect the included 12v DC desktop style power supply.

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APPLICATION
ASP-442A Application

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OPERATION
LCD Readout
The LCD will reflect what Output is routed to which input when in an idle state. The ASP-442A (4x4) will only show 1, 2, 3,
and 4 on the LCD unlike the ASP-442A, which will show 1-4 since it is a 4x4.
1-1 If the input/output is not routed, will show “0”.
1-2 Press ENTER will turn to next page to check other status as per 1-3 to 1-4.
1-3 Output Connections shows each output with active connected display. If a slash is underneath, then nothing is
connected. If a destination like a display is present a “D” will show.
1-4 Input Connections shows each input with active connected source. If a slash is underneath, then nothing is connected
or powered. If a source like a PC is disconnected, an “S” will show.
1-5 IP Address

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1-6 Subnet Mask
1-7 Gateway
1-8 MAC Address
1-9 Firmware Revision
1-10 Will revert to mapping if you do not press any button for 3 seconds.
The LCD will also show various states of operation and displaying information depending on the mode of operation.
Routing
The ASP-442A has 3 ways of making a route for optimal flexibility.
Technique 1
Press ROUTE, all the input / output buttons will light for connected HDMI inputs.
Press desired input, then the output(s) will light that it is routed to.

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Select the Output(s) to associate the Input accordingly. To unroute press the already lit Output(s).
Press ENTER to complete the operation and make the routes all at once.
Press ROUTE again to do another input setting followed by 1) to 3).
*Note: If want to discontinue the ROUTE setting, please press the ROUTE again. The operation will be canceled
when no active button pushes for more than 3 seconds from last button press.
Technique 2
Press an input and it will light along with any output it is currently routed to.
Press desired output(s) and it will be routed or unrouted to the selected input immediately.
*Note: The operation will be cleared when no active button pushes for more than 5 seconds from last button
press.
Technique 3
Press an output and it will light along with any input it is currently routed to.
Press desired input and it will be routed or unrouted to the selected output immediately.
*Note: The operation will be cleared when no active button pushes for more than 5 seconds from last button
press.
EDID
Select AUTO or MANUAL
Press EDID, the LCD will state current mode of operation.
Press EDID for 3 seconds, to toggle mode between Auto mode/Manual.
To Learn EDID in Manual Mode
Press EDID Button (LCD will show current mode Auto/Manual).
Press the output that needs to be learned.
The LCD will show “Device ID” of the output.
Press the input(s) which you want to learn the EDID from the pressed output.
Press ENTER, the LCD will show “Success” or “Fail” to indicate the learning status.
To Set DEFAULT EDID in Manual Mode
Press EDID button (LCD will show current mode Auto/Manual).
Press the OUTPUT 1~4 button for 3 seconds as default 1~4 EDID.
The LCD will show “Default + mode number”.
Press the input(s) which you want to learn the default EDID from the pressed output (default).

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Press ENTER, the LCD will show “Success” or “Fail” to indicate the learning status.
In Manual Mode – Check Input EDID Status
Press EDID button (LCD will show current mode Auto/Manual).
Press the input.
The learned EDID output number and device ID will show on the LCD.
*Note: To discontinue the EDID setting, please press the EDID again. The operation will be canceled when there
is no activity for more than 3 seconds from last button press.
Presets
SAVE
Press SAVE for 3 seconds, the button will light, and the operation will be started.
Select from input and output number 1-4 as customized mapping 1-8 sets. The LCD will show the mapping status of
the pressed button.
Press ENTER to complete the operation. The current mapping will be saved.
*Note: To discontinue the SAVE setting, please press the SAVE again. The operation will be canceled when there
is no activity for more than 3 seconds from last button press.
RECALL
Press recall, the button will light, and the operation will be started.
Select from input and output number 1~4 as customized mapping 1~8 sets. The LCD will show the mapping status of
the pressed button.
Press ENTER to complete the operation. The mapping you have chosen will be recalled.
*Note: If want to discontinue the RECALL setting, please press the RECALL again. The operation will be canceled
when there is no activity for more than 3 seconds from last button press.
Lock Mode
Press ENTER for 3 seconds will enable front panel locked.
Holding another 3 seconds will unlock.
If locked and any button is pressed, LCD will state “Keypad Locked”.
During the lock mode, the LCD will show the mapping status.
Show Network Address
Press ENTER to see units IP Address and Subnet Mask on the front LCD. It will show for 3 seconds or until a user selects
another function.

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Firmware Update
Firmware can be updated by the ASP Matrix Manager software through RS-232.

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PC CONTROL SOFTWARE
ASP Matrix Manager
The ASP-442A has a utility called ASP Matrix Manager which allows the setup via RS-232 and Ethernet Mapping
(Routing) of Outputs to Inputs, EDID management, Rename (Labeling displayed on LCD), System (IP Address Setup),
and Firmware (Updating). Note for the ASP-442A only 4 inputs and outputs will be available and 8 preset locations. It is
available for download from the Aurora customer portal www.auroramm.com.
Mapping
The Mapping tab allows the routing of Outputs to the designated input. It also will allow for presets to be saved and
recalled.

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EDID
The EDID tab allows for full EDID management to all the inputs. Custom EDID files can be loaded from this tab or pulled
from a device to be saved for other units.

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Rename
The Rename tab allows the labeling of Input, Output and Preset buttons on the front LCD.

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System
The System tab is for the setup of the units IP settings, factory defaults, and firmware versions.

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Firmware
The Firmware page allows the updating of firmware from the LAN or USB. Latest firmware can be found on the Aurora
customer portal located at www.auroramm.com.
Important! Make certain unit has valid IP address if using Update from Net. If unit is set to DHCP make certain
there is a DHCP server connected or set to a static. If updating from USB memory stick, only one update file can
reside in the root directory. Early firmware may require to files to be updated (ALL and MB). If it is 2 files the one
with ALL in the name must be loaded first.

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SERIAL COMMANDS
RS-232 Telnet Commands
Baud Rate: 9600 8N1 DB9 Female (Pins 2-TX, 3-RX, 5-GND), Straight through Cable to PC
!
Is the start character to active command.
?
Is the start character to query status.
~
Is the start character of the response.
/x0D
(<cr> aka carriage return) is the end character.
*Note: In the protocol table, lower-case “x” is a placeholder for the available parameters. Capital “X”, is an actual
parameter which equates to ‘ignore / do nothing’ for a route command.
Command String Format Information
Route Command
!RTx1 x2 x3 x4<cr>
x1-x8 = output relative to input.
Example: !RT315X<cr>
0 = Unroute
X = ignore (do nothing)
In this example
Output 1 is routed to 3
Output 2 is routed to 1
Output 3 is routed to 5
Output 4 is ignored and left alone
Additional examples: (In-to-Out)
!RTXX2X<cr> (2to3)
!RT4X4X<cr> (4to1, 4to3)
!RT0001<cr> (0to1-2-3, 1to4)
Response:
~RTx1 x2 x3 x4<cr>
Preset Recall
!PRx<cr>
x = 1-8
Responds: ~PRx<cr>
Preset Store
!PSx<cr>
x = 1-8
Responds: ~PSx<cr>
Query Route
?RT<cr>
Responds with ~RTx1 x2 x3 x4<cr>
x1-x4 = output relative to input. Example: Output 1 is routed to
input 3 so position x1 would equal 3.
If nothing is routed to an output then the value will be 0 (zero).
Firmware Version
?VR<cr>
Responds with the current firmware version number
Example ~VR1.00<cr>
Factory Default
!FD<cr>
Responds with ~FD<cr>
IP Address
!IPA-xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx<cr>
x= IP Address ex. 192.168.1.13
Responds with ~IPA-xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx<cr>
EDID Write
!EDWx-y0 y1…y255<cr>
x= HDMI Input 1-4
y0-y255 = EDID Data in ASCII HEX representation

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Command String Format Information
EDID Read
?EDRx<cr>
x= HDMI Input 1-4
y0-y255 = EDID Data in ASCII HEX representation
Response: ~EDIDx-y0 y1…y255<cr>
y0-y255 = EDID Data in ASCII HEX representation
EDID Learn
!EDLx1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7
x8<cr>
x1-x4 = output relative to input.
Example: !EDL315x80F2<cr>
0 = Clear EDID
X = ignore (do nothing)
F = Factory EDID default
In this example
Input 1 gets output 3 EDID
Input t 2 gets output 1 EDID
Input 3 gets output 5 EDID
Input 4 is ignored and left alone
Input t 5 gets output 8 EDID
Input 6 is cleared
Input 7 is Set to factory default EDID
Input 8 gets output 2 EDID
Response:
~EDLx1 x2 x3 x4<cr>
Factory default EDID should be 1080p 24bit stereo
Front Keypad
Lockout
!KLx<CR>
x = (1=ON, 0=OFF)
Response: ~KL<cr>
HDCP Input On/Off
!HDCPIN x1 x2 x3 x4 <CR>
x1-x4 = Input relative to HDCP function.
0 = HDCP is forced off. This helps with devices that always
have HDCP on unless it sees there is no key to exchange.
1 = HDCP is available
Note: Default is HDCP Available
Hotplug Input Detect
?HPIN<cr>
Detects and reports back if a signal is present at a specific
input. It will also send the response back automatically if there
is a change in state.
Response: ~HPIN x1 x2 x3 x4<cr>
0 = nothing
1 = signal
Hotplug Output
Detect
?HPOUT<cr>
Detects and reports back if a device present at a specific
output. It will also send the response back automatically if there
is a change in state.
Response: ~HPOUT x1 x2 x3 x4<cr>
0 = nothing
1 = signal
VCC Output Toggle
!VCCOUTx<cr>
1 = Toggle Output VCC5V 100ms
Response: ~VCCOUTx <cr>
Input Label
!LINx-y<cr>
x = 1-4
y = Label Name
Response: ~LINx-y<cr>
Input Label Query
?LINx<cr>
x = 1-4
y = Label Name
Response: y<cr>
Output Label
!LOUTx-y<cr>
x = 1-4
y = Label Name
Response: ~LINx-y<cr>