Binary B-260-SWTCH-4X1 Instruction Manual

Source | Mute | 2ch
(HDMI Out Audio)
INSTALLATION GUIDE
4K HDR Switch with IR - 4x1
B-260-SWTCH-4X1

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CONTENTS
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Device Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
IR Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
IR Controller Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
RS-232 Control Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Selecting a Switch Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
IR Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
RS-232 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Thank you for purchasing a Binary product. For proper installation and optimum performance,
please read the instructions in this manual.
The B-260-SWTCH-4x1 Switch features HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compatibility and supports
resolutions up to 4K @ 60Hz 4:4:4 8 bit, enabling four Ultra HD sources to be switched to one
Ultra HD or non-Ultra HD display. The switch is controllable by a front panel button, IR
remote**, and/or RS-232.
FEATURES
• 4-to-1 HDMI switch
• HDMI 2.0 with 4K @ 60 4:4:4 8 bit and HDCP 2.2 compliant
• Supports manual switching
• Supports various control options
• Compact size and easy to install
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 1 x B-260-SWTCH-4x1 switch
• 1 x 12V DC Power adapter
• 1 x Switch IR Remote (requires IR receiver, sold separately)
• 1 x Phoenix Male connector (3.5 mm, 3 Pins)
• 2 x Mounting ears (withs crews)
• 2 x Drywall screws
• 4 x Rubber feet
• 1 x Installation guide
**IR control requires connection to an external control system via an IR extension cable or an
external IR receiver, which are sold separately.

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DEVICE LAYOUT
Front
A. Power LED
On: Power on
Off: Power off
B. HDMI IN 1-4 LED
On: The HDMI IN source is selected and active.
Off: The HDMI source is not selected or active.
C. HDMI OUT LED
On: An HDMI display is connected to the switch.
Off: No HDMI display is not connected to the switch.
D. SWITCH button
Press to cycle through the active sources. Inactive sources will not be selectable.
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Back
A. +12V DC
Connect the provided 12V DC power supply’s cord and tighten it in place.
B. HDMI IN (1-4)
Connect to the output of HDMI source(s) to the input(s) you require.
C. HDMI OUT
Connect to the input of an HDMI display or other similar device.
D. IR Receiver PWR
• ON position: IR receiver port supplies 12V power.
The unit can be controlled through an IR receiver (sold separately) in the ON
position.
• OFF position: IR receiver port does not supply 12V power.
The unit can be controlled with a standard mono cable from a control system in the
OFF position.
E. IR EXT.
IR extension port. Connect an IR extension cable, control cable, or external IR receiver
(not included) .
When connecting to an unpowered IR receiver or a control device, ensure that the IR
receiver power switch is in the OFF position.
When connecting to a powered IR receiver, ensure that the IR Receiver Power Switch is
in the ON position.
F. RS-232
Connect to an RS-232 control device.
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INSTALLATION
The B-260-SWTCH-4x1 can be placed on a solid and stable surface, installed in an equipment
rack, or mounted to a wall or distribution box.
When installed on a rack shelf, wall, or distribution box, we strongly recommend that the
included mounting ears be used to secure the device.
When installing on a solid surface, the use of the mounting ears is optional.
CONNECTIONS
Caution: Disconnect the power from all devices in the system before making connections.
Failure to do so may damage a device.
1. Connect the HDMI sources (such as PC, Blu-ray player, Apple TV, 4K media player) to HDMI
IN 1-4. Ensure you are using a high-quality HDMI cable capable of supplying the desired
maximum resolution.
2. Connect the HDMI display device (such as a TV, projector) to HDMI OUT. Ensure you are
using a high-quality HDMI cable capable of supplying the desired maximum resolution.
3. Connect any additional control options. Refer to the IR Controller Connections or RS-232
Control Connections diagram for more details.
4. Connect the provided 12V DC power adapter.
5. Power on all connected devices.
Source to HDMI IN
HDMI OUT to display

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IR Receiver Connections
To control the switch with an IR receiver, set IR Receiver PWR to ON and connect an IR
receiver (sold separately) to the IR EXT port.
IR Controller Connections
To control the switch with an IR controller, set IR Receiver PWR to OFF and connect the IR
controller (sold separately) to the IR EXT port.
Set switch for IR
Receiver PWR to ON
IR receiver
(sold separately)
IR remote
Set switch for IR
Receiver PWR to OFF
IR controller
(sold separately)

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RS-232 Control Connections
To control the switch using RS-232, follow the below wiring diagram.
SELECTING A SWITCH INPUT
Front Panel
1. Press the SWITCH button, on the front panel, to cycle through inputs.
TX
TX
RX
RX
G
G
RS-232
device pins

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IR Control
The switch can be controlled via IR using the provided IR remote or using IR via a control
system. In order to use the included IR remote, an IR receiver must be purchased separately.
Buttons IR Codes Description
►0x02 0x0a Switch to the next active source input (Cycle 1-4).
◄0x02 0x08 Switch to the previous active source input (Cycle 1-4).
10x02 0x04 Switch to source input 1.
20x02 0x05 Switch to source input 2.
30x02 0x06 Switch to source input 3.
40x02 0x0c Switch to source input 4.
5N/A Not available.
Note: The encoding format for the above IR codes is NEC (38 KHz). Any third-party device used
for IR control of the switch must support NEC (38 KHz).
RS-232 Control
Conguration for control system serial ports can vary. Refer to the documentation for the
system in use for proper connection and conguration. Below are the parameters for RS-232
control.
Important: Devices must be connected to the inputs and outputs of the switch for RS-232
commands to execute.
Parameters Value
Baud Rate 9600 bps
Data Bits 8 bits
Parity None
Stop Bits 1 bit
Flow Control None
The command structure for RS-232 is outlined below.
Function Command Parameter Description Return
Switch input SET SWITCH
IN1<CR> Switch to source input 1.1
SWITCH<CR>
IN2<CR> Switch to source input 2.
IN3<CR> Switch to source input 3.
IN4<CR> Switch to source input 4.
NEXT<CR> Switch to the next input
(Cycle 1-4).
PREV<CR> Switch to the previous
input (Cycle 1-4).
Example: SET SWITCH IN1<CR> switches to input 1.
You can use <CR> or <LF> to end a command. All commands must end with a carriage return or
a line feed.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Technical
Connector Type
x4 HDMI In
x1 HDMI Out
x1 IR EXT
x1 RS-232 (Phoenix-type connector)
x1 DVC 12V In
Input/Output Signal Type HDMI with 4K @ 60 Hz YUV 4:4:4, HDCP 2.2
Input/Output Supported Resolution Up to 4096x2160 @ 60Hz, including
4K @ 60 Hz / 4K @ 30 Hz/1080P/1080i/720p
Supported Audio Formats PCM 2.0/5.1/7.1, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos,
DTSHD Master Audio, and DTS:X
Maximum Data Rate 18 Gbps
Supported Control Methods IR, RS-232, CEC, DIP switches
General
Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Humidity 10% to 90%, non-condensing
ESD Protection Human-body model:
±15kV (air-gap discharge))
Power Supply -12V DC, 2A
Power Consumption (Max) -3.19W
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
175 mm (6.89") x 16 mm (0.63") x 66.2 mm (2.61")
(without mounting ears)
Weight 0.25 kg (0.55 lb)
LIMITED WARRANTY
Find details of the product’s Limited Warranty at snapav.com/warranty or request a paper
copy from Customer Service at 866.424.4489. Find other legal resources, such as regulatory
notices and patent information, at snapav.com/legal.
SUPPORT
Need Help? Contact Tech Support!
If you need further clarication, please call Tech Support at 866.838.5052 or email
[e-mail]. For other information, instructional videos, support documentation, or
ideas, visit our website and view your item’s product page at www.snapav.com.

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Rev: 200-B-260-SWTCH-4X1-B 21-05-12 TW