BZB Gear BG-UMV-HA41 User manual

BG-UMV-HA41
4X1 4K UHD HDMI Seamless Multiviewer/Switcher/Scaler with
Audio and RS-232 Support
User Manual

BZBGEAR BG-UMV-HA41 PRODUCT MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Statement 3
Safety Precaution 4
Introduction 5
Features 5
Packing List 5
Specifications 6
Operation Controls and Functions 7
System Connection 9
Front Panel Control 10
IR Remote 12
GUI Control 13
RS-232 Control 22
Firmware Upgrade 30
Tech Support 31
Warranty 31
Mission Statement 32
Copyright 32
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Statement
Please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating, or configuring this
product. Please save this manual for future reference.
Safety Precaution
●To avoid falling or damage, please do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or
table.
●Operate unit only on the specified supply voltage.
●Disconnect power cord by connector only. Do not pull on the cable portion.
●Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on the power cord. A damaged cord
can cause fire or electrical shock hazards. Regularly check power cord for excessive
wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.
●Ensure the unit is properly grounded at all times to prevent electrical shock hazard.
●Do not operate the unit in hazardous or potentially explosive atmospheres. Doing so
could result in fire, explosion, or other dangerous results.
●Do not use this unit in or near water.
●Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign materials to enter the unit.
●Handle with care to avoid shocks in transit. Shocks may cause malfunction. When you
need to transport the unit, use the original packing materials or alternate adequate
packing.
●This product does not contain parts that can be maintained or repaired by users.
Damage caused by dismantling the product without authorization from BZBGEAR is not
covered under the warranty policy.
●Installation and use of this product must strictly comply with local electrical safety
standards.
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Introduction
The BG-UMV-HA41 is a 4K multiviewer and seamless video switcher with scaling
functionality designed to be compatible with 4K displays. The switcher features four HDMI
inputs and one HDMI output which allows you to display four video sources on one display
simultaneously. It also provides a line input, 1 mix input, 1 SPDIF output and 1 analog
output for audio processing.
Control is quick and comprehensive, whether you are using the front panel, the remote
control, RS232 commands, or the fully featured web GUI.
Features
●4 HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI output.
●4K@30Hz 4:4:4, HDCP 2.2.
●Seamless switching between 4 input ports.
●Auto Scaler in each source input.
●Audio embedding mixing, and audio de-embedding.
●Auto-switching for a single window.
●Cycles through the windows from A to D via the swap button.
●Layout and size of the windows can be customized.
●Resizes the windows in 3 different sizes.
●16 predefined layouts for multi-view.
●Multiple control methods, including an assignable front panel, IR remote, web GUI
and RS232 port.
Packing List
●1x 4K 4x1 Seamless Switcher
●4x Plastic Cushions
●4x Mounting Screws
●1x RS232 Cable (3-pin to DB9)
●1x User Manual
●1x IR Remote
●2x Surface Mounting Ears
●2x 3-pin Terminal Block
●1x Power Adapter (24V DC 1.25A)
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Specifications
Video
Video Input
(4) HDMI IN (1~4)
Video Input Connector
(4) Type-A female HDMI
HDMI Input Resolution
Up to 4K@30Hz 4:4:4
Video Output
(1) HDMI
Video Output Connector
(1) Type-A female HDMI
HDMI Output Resolution
Up to 4K@30Hz RGB
HDMI Standard
HDMI 1.4
HDCP Version
Up to HDCP 2.2
Audio IN
Audio In
(1) LINE IN, (1) MIX IN.
Audio In Connector
(2) 3-pin terminal connectors
Frequency Response
20Hz to 20kHz, ±3dB
Max Input Level
2.0Vrms ± 0.5 dB. 2V=16 B headroom above -10dBV (316 mV) nominal consumer line level signal.
L-R level deviation
< 0.3dB, 1kHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max level before clipping)
Input Impedance
> 10kohm
Audio Format
PCM 2CH
SPDIF OUT
SPDIF Out
(1) SPDIF
Audio Out Connector
(1) Toslink
Max Output level
±0.05dBFS
Frequency Response
20Hz ~ 20kHz, ±1dB
THD+N
< 0.05%, 20Hz ~ 20kHz bandwidth, 1kHz sine at 0 dBFS level (or max level)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
> 90dB, 20Hz-20 kHz bandwidth
Crosstalk isolation
< -70dB, 10kHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max level before clipping)
Noise
-90dB
Audio Format
PCM 2CH
AUDIO OUT
Audio Out
(1) AUDIO
Audio Out Connector
(1) 3.5mm mini jack
Frequency Response
20Hz ~ 20kHz, ±1dB
Max Output Level
2.0Vrms ± 0.5dB. 2V=16dB headroom above -10dBV (316 mV) nominal consumer line level signal
THD+N
< 0.05%, 20Hz ~ 20kHz bandwidth, 1kHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max level)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
> 80dB, 20Hz ~ 20kHz bandwidth
Crosstalk Isolation
< -80dB, 10kHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max level before clipping)
L-R Level Deviation
< 0.05dB, 1kHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max level before clipping)
Output Load Capability
1k ohm and higher (supports 10x paralleled 10k ohm loads)
Noise
-80dB
Control
Control port
(1) RS232, (1) TCP/IP
Control Connector
(1) 3-pin terminal connector, (1) RJ45.
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General
Operation Temperature
-5℃ ~ +55℃
Storage Temperature
-25℃ ~ +70℃
Relative Humidity
10% ~ 90%
External Power Supply
Input: AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz; Output: 24V DC 1.25A.
Power Consumption
13w(Max)
Dimension (W*H*D)
285mm x 27mm x 172.5mm
Net Weight
1.24Kg
Note: The resolution 1080i 60Hz and HDR are not supported.
Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
POWER LED
The LED illuminates green when the unit is on and red when it is standby.
2
IR LED
Built-in IR sensor, receives IR signal sent from IR remote.
3
INPUT/AUDIO
SELECT
●Press 1~4 button to select the corresponding HDMI input and its LED
illuminates yellow when there is a video signal and blue when the video
signal is chosen as the input source.
●In multiview mode, press and hold a 1~4 button for at least 3 seconds
to select the corresponding HDMI audio source for output and its LED
will illuminate blue, and then it will go out when there is no operation
within 3 seconds.
●Press AUTO button to enable auto switching and the LED will illuminate
blue.
●In multiview mode, press and hold the AUTO button for at least 3
seconds to select LINE audio for output.
4
FOUR
SELECT/FULL
SCREENS
Press the buttons to select the corresponding input source as Full Screen,
its LED illuminates blue when it is selected.
5
CONFIG
Press the SWAP button to select the window display screen in a
counterclockwise directionThe LED illuminates blue when it is selected.
Press the RESIZE button to readjust the windows size, its LED illuminates
blue when it is pressed.
6
THREE
MULTI-VIEWS
Press the buttons to choose different available Multi-view modes, its LED
illuminates blue when it is selected.
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Rear Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
HDMI IN
Four type-A female HDMI input ports to connect HDMI source devices
2
LINE IN
MIX IN
3-pin terminal block to connect audio source devices to embed into HDMI
audio sources.
3-pin terminal block to connect audio source to mix HDMI audio sources.
3
HDMI OUTPUT
SPDIF OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
Type-A female HDMI output port to connect display device.
Toslink for audio extraction from HDMI output.
3.5mm mini jack for audio extraction from HDMI output.
4
RS232
3-pin terminal block to connect the RS232 control device (e.g. PC) or a
third-party device to be controlled by RS232 commands.
5
TCP/IP
RJ45 port to connect the control device (e.g. PC) to control the switcher
by GUI.
6
FIRMWARE
Type-A USB port for firmware upgrade.
7
DC 24V
DC connector for power adapter connection
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System Connection
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Front Panel Control
Multiview Selection
Factory default is four quarter views and default input and output is as follows: input1 ->
window A, input2 -> window B, input3 -> window C, input 4-> window D. Press one of the
other two multi-view buttons to change the layout and the selected multiview mode LED will
illuminate blue.
Full Screen mode: Press Windows A~D button to select the corresponding window to
display in full-screen. Meanwhile, the corresponding input source button LED and window
button A LED illuminate blue, other window buttons and previous multi-view mode button
LED will turn off.
Video Signal Switching
●In the Multi-view mode
Operation: Input# + Window#
Example: Switch Input 1 to Window B:
Press INPUT 1(The input 1 LED illuminates blue, the windows A-D LEDs flash.)
Press Window B (The window A, C and D LEDs go out, then input 1 and windows B LED
flash three times, last, input 1 LED goes out and windows A-D LEDs illuminate blue.)
●In the Full Screen mode
1. Manual Switching
Operation: Input# + Window#
Example: Switch Input 2 to Window A:
Press INPUT 2 (The input 2 LED illuminates blue.) Press Windows A (The input 2 and
windows A LEDs illuminate blue).
2. Auto Switching
Press AUTO button to enter auto-switching mode, and the corresponding LED illuminates
blue.
When in the AUTO mode, signal switching complies with the following principles:
●Input sources priority: HDMI 1 > HDMI 2 > HDMI 3 > HDMI 4. When input source
and output window are connected, the corresponding LEDs illuminate blue.
●When a new input signal is detected the unit will automatically switch to the input.
●The switcher will retain the last input source when powered off.
●Manual switching is available in the auto switching mode.
●When AUTO mode changes to multiview mode AUTO mode will not be turned off.
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Video Switching Status Inquiry
In the Multi-view mode (Window A, B, C or D LED can illuminate blue).
Operation: Window#
Example: Long press Window B button for more than 3s (Window A, C and D LEDs will turn
off and then the corresponding input source LED will illuminate blue). After 3 seconds,
Window A, B, C and D LEDs will illuminate blue.
Audio Select
Factory default is HDMI IN1 audio source. In the Multi-view mode, long press any INPUT
buttons for more than 3s to replace all output audios with corresponding input audio
source, meanwhile, the input LED illuminates blue. If there is no operation within 3 seconds
the input LED will go out.
Long press AUTO button for 3s to replace all output audios with LINE IN audio source.
Config Buttons
SWAP: Press Swap button to cycle display windows in a counterclockwise direction in
multiview mode. The SWAP LED will blink once on button press.
Example: In the Multi-view mode
Example: In the Full Screen mode
RESIZE: Press RESIZE button to readjust the window sizes. Please refer to the “GUI
Multiview Tab” section of this manual for more details.
Example: In PIP mode
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IR Remote
1. INPUTS: Press buttons 1-4 to select an input
source. Press the AUTO button to automatically detect
the input source.
2. SELECT / FULL SCREEN: Press the A-D buttons
to display the corresponding input in full-screen mode.
3. CONFIG: Press the SWAP button to cycle the
display screen in a counterclockwise direction. Press
the RESIZE button to adjust the window size. Press the
MUTE button to mute audio. Press the RES button to
adjust the output resolution.
4. MULTIVIEW: Multiview includes eight buttons, the
first four buttons are used to choose different multiview
modes and the USER1-4 buttons are used to enter
user-defined multiview presets created in the web
interface..
Note: There is no long press functionality on this IR remote but otherwise its button
functions are the same as the front panel buttons.
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GUI Control
The switcher can be controlled via a web user interface. The default IP settings are:
IP Address: 192.168.0.178
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
The computer must be on the same subnet as the BG-UMV-HA41 to connect successfully.
Therefore, the computer must be connected to the 192.168.0.# subnet where # is any
number from 2-254 except 178.
To adjust your computer's network, open the Local Area Connection Properties on the
computer.
For Windows users right-click on the internet connection in the lower right corner of the
desktop.
Select “Open Network & Internet Settings”.
Select “Change Adapter Options”.
Right-click on your connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and select “Properties”.
Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) as shown below and click “Properties”.
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Click on the bubble for “Use the following IP address”
In the IP address field enter a non-conflicting IP address on the same subnet as the unit. If
there is another device with the same IP address you will not be able to connect.
In the Subnet mask field enter 255.255.255.0
In the Default gateway field type 192.168.0.1
You can leave the DNS fields blank.
Click OK to apply your settings.
NOTE: When you are finished configuring the device you will need to return to this screen
and click the bubbles for “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server
automatically” to restore internet connectivity to your computer. Also make sure to
reconnect any ethernet cables you may have unplugged.
Type 192.168.0.178 in your internet browser and it will display the login web page below:
Username: admin
Password: admin
Type the username and password, and then click Login to enter the section for video
switching.
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Multiview Tab
Once logged in the unit will enter the Multiview Tab shown below:
1. Pre-defined:
➢Click the corresponding layout (layout 1~16) to select a display mode.
➢Click Layout 2 and Layout 5~12 to enable the Resize function.
➢Press the SWAP button to cycle the displays in a counterclockwise direction.
➢Click the Confirm button to complete the selection.
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➢Click Settings gear in the bottom left to enter Window Select to modify the input for
a window.
2. User-defined
➢Click 1, 2, 3, or 4 buttons to choose User Layout.
➢Select the corresponding input to set the size and position for each window that you
want to display on the layout.
➢Click Save button to save the preset and display the results from the modifications.
➢“User-defined if the Bandwidth limit exceeded” will display if the parameters entered
are not appropriate/functional.
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Audio Tab
➢Click the On button to enter Mix mode, Click the Off button to exit Mix mode.
➢Click the Unmute or Mute button to enable/disable audio output.
➢Select one audio input from inputs 1-4 or line audio to set as the audio source.
Resolution Tab
➢Click any of the resolutions to be output to the display device or click the Auto
button to have the unit try and pick the best resolution for the display automatically.
➢Click the Confirm button to apply changes.
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RS232 Tab
➢ASCII or HEX command formats can be selected.
➢Baud Rate: Supports 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200.
➢Command Ending: NULL, CR, LF or CR+LF can be chosen.
➢Command: Type a command in this box to control a third-party device which is
connected to the RS232 port of the switcher.
➢Display On: Send the Display ON via RS232 command.
➢Display Off: Send the Display OFF via RS232 command.
CEC Tab
1. Source
➢Click a Source button to select an HDMI input source and then click a Function to
send a command.
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2. Display
➢Click a display function button to control connected display devices.
3. User-defined
➢Select a corresponding input source device and display devices to control via CEC
commands.
NOTE: Not all devices are compatible with CEC or every function show may not be
available.
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EDID Tab
1. Upload
User-defined EDID can be customized using the following steps:
●Step 1: Click the User-defined box and a file explorer will pop up.
●Step 2: Select the EDID file (.bin) and click Open.
●Step 3: Click Apply to upload the user-defined EDID.
2. Setting
➢Click the Setting button to set built-in EDID options.
➢Click the HDMI 1-4 tabs to select an input source to modify.
➢Click any of the built-in EDIDs and then click Confirm to apply changes.
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