Cable Electronics CE Labs HSW44C User manual

HSW44C
4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch
with CAT5 Output
Instruction Manual
Made in Taiwan

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Safety and Notice
The HSW44C 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with CAT5 Output has been tested for conformance to safety
regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipments,
the HSW44 should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from
possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.
Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a stable surface.
Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning.

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The HSW44C 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch with CAT5 Output provides the most flexible and cost effective solution
in the market to route high definition video sources plus multi-channel (up to 7.1-channel) digital audio from any
of the four HDMI sources to the remote displays at the same time. Through low cost AT5/5e/6 LAN cables, not
only high quality video and audio can be transmitted to the display sites, but also users can switch among 4 HDMI
sources using the push button or remote control. With single power design at the source site, each remote
module is easily installed without power supply. Furthermore, the built-in IR extension function makes users at
display site access the DVD player, PS3 or any HDMI equipped devices directly!
Introduction
HDMI cable
Two
LAN
cable
s
4x
HDTV
4x HDMI Source
HSM
R
PS
Blu
-
ray
Disc Player
TiVo
HDMI
Camera
IR controller
IR receiver
HSM
R
HSM
R
HSM
R

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Features
State-of-the-art Silicon Image (founder of HDMI) chipset embedded for upmost compatibility and reliability
HDMI 1.2a/1.3c* compliant
HD P compliant
Allows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time
Allows any HDMI display to view any HDMI source at any time
Supports 7.1 channel digital audio
Supports default HDMI EDID and learns the EDID of displays
The matrix master can switch every output channels to any HDMI inputs by push button, IR remote control,
or RS-232 control
Allows controlling local HDMI sources such as DVD and TiVo by IR extender through control path at remote
receiver
Allows to control main matrix center through control line at remote receiver
Extends video signal up to 115 feet (35m) over AT5e at 1080p
Easy installation with rack-mounting and wall-mounting designs for master and receiver respectively
Specifications & Package Contents
Model Name
HSW
44C
v1 2 /
HSW
44C
v1 3
Technical HSW44 HSMR
Role of usage
4x4 matrix
switch
& t
ransmitter [TX]
Receiver [RX]
HDMI compliance
[HSW44C v1 2] – HDMI 1.2a [HSW44C v1 3] – HDMI 1.3c
HD P compliance
Yes
Video bandwidth
[
HSW
44
C v1 2]
–
Single
-
link 165MHz [4.95Gbps]
[HSW44C v1 3] – Single-link 340MHz [6.75Gbps]
Video support
480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60
Audio support
Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
Transmission Full HD (1080p): 115ft (35m) [ AT5e] / 130ft (40m) [ AT6]
HD (720p/1080i): 165ft
(50m
) [ AT
5e] / 180ft
(55m
) [ AT6]
Equalization N/A 8-level digital control
Input TMDS signal
1.2 Volts [peak
-
to
-
peak]
Input DD signal
5 Volts [peak
-
to
-
peak, TTL]
ESD protection [1] Human body model — ±15kV [air-gap discharge] & ±8kV [contact discharge]
[2] ore chipset — ±8kV
* HDMI 1.2a for HSW44C v1.2
HDMI 1.3c for
HSW
44
C
v1.3

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P B stack-up 4-layer board [impedance control — differential 100Ω; single 50Ω]
Input 4x HDMI
1x RS-232
1x RJ-45 TMDS
1x RJ-45 DD
1x IR socket for IR receiver
Output
4x RJ-45 TMDS
4x RJ-45 DD
5x IR socket for IR emitter
1x HDMI
HDMI I
nput selection
Push button / IR remote / RS
-
232
Push button / IR remote
HDMI source control ontrollable through IR control path from IR receiver at receiver sites
IR remote control
Electro
-
optical characteristics:
τ
= 25
°
/ arrier frequency: 38kHz
HDMI connector Type A [19-pin female]
RJ
-
45 connector
WE/SS 8P8 with 2 LED indicators [TMDS & DD channels]
RS-232 connector DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
3.5mm connector
Earphone jack for IR emitter cable
[IR Main] All sources IR control
[IR1~IR4] Individual channel IR control
Earphone jack for IR receiver cable
[IR] Receives IR control
DIP switch
[for MA
-
5144 only]
[SW1~SW4] 2-pin for EDID, audio mode & safe mode
[SW Main]
4
-
pin o
peration
mode
& firmware update
Mechanical
HSW44
HSMR
Housing
Metal
case
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Model 1’1.4”x4.3”x1.7” [340 x 110 x 44mm] 3.3”x3.5”x1” [85 x 90 x 25mm]
Package
1’9.5”x9.1”x4.3”
[
545 x 230 x 110mm
]
arton 1’10.5”x1’10.9”x10.2” [570 x 580 x 260mm]
Weight
Model
2.7
lbs
[
1220
g
]
6.3 oz
[
180g
]
Package
7.0 lbs [3.2 kg]
Fixedness 1U rack-mount with ears
Wall hanging holes
Wall-mount with screws
Power supply 5V 6A D Not necessarily required
1
Power consumption
20 Watts [max]
1 Watt [max] (provided by
HSW
44
)
Operation temperature
0~40° [32~104°F]
Storage temperature -20~60° [-4~140°F]
Relative humidity
20~90% RH [no condensation]
Package Contents
1x HSW44
1x IR emitter cable2
2x Rack-mounting ears
1x IR remote2
1x User Manual
4x HSMR
4x IR receiver cable
8x Wall-mounting screws
1x 5V 6A power adapter
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1
The HSMR has been tested extensivel and found that it doesn’t require external power suppl .
If in rare situation ou find it cannot work with the HSW44C, please use an +5V power
adapter to plug in the power jack and see if it can work. If not, please contact our technical
support for further service.
2
22
2
Additional IR remote control and IR emitter cable can be purchased as optional accessories to
control the HDMI sources located separatel .

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HSW44C
1 Power: Power indicator LED
2 IR: IR receiver
3 Input: Input source indicator LED
4 HP1–HP4: onnection status indicator LED for each output channel
5 Port1–Port4: Input source channels mapping LED for each output channel
6 Port1 Select–Port4 Select: Push button for selecting input channel
7 ON–OFF: Power ON/OFF
8 RS-232: RS-232 control port
9 +5V DC: 5V D power jack
10 SW Main: DIP switches [see DIP Switch section in p.8]
11 SW1–SW4: DIP switch [see DIP Switch section in p.7]
12 IN1–IN4: HDMI inputs
13 IR1–IR4: IR extender jacks for individual HDMI source control
14 OUT1–OUT4: RJ-45 TMDS/DD outputs for each output channel
15 IR Main: IR extender jack for all HDMI source control [default socket for IR emitter]
Panel Descriptions
1
11
1
2
22
2
5
55
5
4
44
4
6
66
6
3
33
3
4
44
4
4
44
4
4
44
4
6
66
6
6
66
6
6
66
6
5
55
5
5
55
5
5
55
5
7
77
7
8
88
8
14
1414
14
10
1010
10
12
1212
12
11
1111
11
15
1515
15
9
99
9
13
1313
13
13
1313
13
12
1212
12
13
1313
13
11
1111
11
13
1313
13

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HSMR
1 Source LED: Indicate input source
2 IN: Push button for switching input source channel in sequential order
3 EQ: Adjust the 8-level equalization control for HDMI signals. 0 – 7 = strongest – weakest. It is
recommended to switch from 7 to 0 to find the optimal visual experience.
4 HDMI Out: onnect to HDTV with a HDMI cable
5 IR: Plug in IR receiver cable
6. 5V DC power jack [optional * ]
7 RJ-45 nput: TMDS channel [connect to TMDS channel of OUT1 to OUT4 on HSW44C]
8 RJ-45 nput: DDC channel [connect to DDC channel of OUT1 to OUT4 on HSW44C]
* The HSMR has been tested extensivel and found that it doesn’t require external power suppl .
If in rare situation ou find it cannot work with the HSW44C, please use an +5V power
adapter to plug in the power jack and see if it can work. If not, please contact our technical
support for further service.
1
11
1
2
22
2
3
33
3
4
44
4
5
55
5
6
66
6
8
88
8
7
77
7

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SW1-SW4 for EDID/Audio
Note
1
If the HDTV shows video but without audio, please tr to set audio mode to stereo.
2
Factor default of SW1-SW4: Pin#1-OFF [] & Pin#2- OFF [] for 1080p with stereo.
3
If ou encounter an unsolved audio/video output problem during s stem installation, please
turn an SW1-SW4 to Pin#1-OFF[] & Pin#1-ON[], for safe mode to enforce the most
compatible 720p stereo output for s stem check. However, the safe mode cannot be initiated if
our HDMI source is set to enforce 1080p output. In this case, please reconfigure our HDMI
source to all resolution output for troubleshooting.
4
B pass means the matrix will maintain pla ing the original format of HDMI signals in video
and perhaps audio. B setting at this mode, the users ma encounter compatibilit issue
among different kinds of HDMI sources and displa s. If ou cannot get the audio and/or
video output normall at the s stem installation, please change the DIP switch setting to
default mode or even safe mode to verif the functionalit of the device.
5
Set Pin#1 at ON[] first then connect the HDMI Input to HDTV through a HDMI cable. Wait
for 20 seconds. The EDID learning procedure will be finished. If ou want to learn the EDID
from another HDTV, ou must set Pin#1 at OFF[] first and repeat this procedure.
DIP Switch Position
Video Audio Description
Pin#1
Pi
n#
2
OFF []
OFF []
Up to
1080p Stereo
1
Default Mode
2
– Up to 1080p & stereo audio output for most
HDTVs
OFF []
ON [] Up to 720p
/ 1080i Stereo Safe Mode
3
– Enforce the system output at 720p/1080i video
and stereo audio for basic compatibility among HDTVs
ON []
OFF []
Bypass
4
Bypass
4
EDID Learning Mode
5
– for learning EDID from the display
while playing any received HDMI audio format
ON []
ON [] Bypass Stereo
EDID Learning & Stereo Mode
5
– for learning EDID from the
display while enforcing stereo output if any HDTV cannot play
surround sound normally
DIP Switch

8
SW Main for firmware update (for technical support only)
DIP Switch Position Pin#1 Pin#2 Pin#3 Pin#4
Normal Operation Mode
6
OFF []
OFF []
ON [] OFF []
Firmware Update Mode
7
ON [] ON [] OFF []
OFF []
Note
6
Factor default for SW Main: Pin#1-OFF [] , Pin#2-OFF [] , Pin#3-ON [] , Pin#4-OFF [] .
PLEASE MAINTAIN THIS SETTING AT ANYTIME FOR REGULAR USE!
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Sequence for firmware update
[1]. Power off the HSW44C.
[2]. Set the DIP switch position to Firmware Update ode.
[3]. Power on the HSW44C.
[4]. Power off the HSW44C.
[5]. Set the DIP switch position to Normal Operation ode.
[6]. Power on the HSW44C.

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IR Cables
IR Emitter Cable IR Receiver Cable
IR Sockets
SW44C
IR Main: The default location for IR emitter extension cable to transmit all IR command signals received from any
of the four remote receivers to all of the HDMI sources.
IR1: IR emitter extension cable connected here can only transmit IR command signals from the remote receivers
that are setting at the input channel 1.
IR2: IR emitter extension cable connected here can only transmit IR command signals from the remote receivers
that are setting at the input channel 2.
IR3: IR emitter extension cable connected here can only transmit IR command signals from the remote receivers
that are setting at the input channel 3.
IR4: IR emitter extension cable connected here can only transmit IR command signals from the remote receivers
that are setting at the input channel 4.
SMR
IR: IR receiver cable connected here can receive all IR command signals from the IR remote controls of HSW44
and all other HDMI source machines.
IR Extender

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Definition of IR Earphone Jack
IR Emitter IR Receiver
You can bu an IR extension cables in the market that are compatible to the definition of the
IR sockets for the matrix if necessar for replacement use.
Supported IR Data Format
Data Format Suitable Not Recommended
NE

R 5 
TOSHIBA MI OM ODE

GRUNDIG ODE

SONY 12 BIT ODE

SONY 15 BIT ODE

SONY 20 BIT ODE 
R A ODE

R M ODE 
MATSUSHITA ODE

MITSUBISHI ODE

ZENITH ODE 
JV ODE

M50560-001P 
MN6125H

MN6125L

MN6014_ 5D7

MN6014
-
6D6

M 14457P 
L 7464(AHEA)

GEMINI_ M 

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HSW44C as master
1. onnect all sources to HDMI Inputs on the HSW44 4x4 HDMI matrix switch with AT5 output.
2. onnect each DD output on the HSW44 to respective DD input on the remote receiver HSMR.
3. onnect each TMDS output on the HSW44 to respective TMDS input on the remote receiver HSMR.
4. onnect IR emitter cable(s) to the HSW44 and direct the IR emitter(s) to the build-in IR receiver of the
HDMI sources.
5. onnect the +5V 6A D power supply to the HSW44 .
6. Power on all HDMI sources.
7. Power on the HSW44 .
HSMR as receiver
1. onnect each HDMI output to HDMI displays.
2. onnect the TMDS input on the HSMR to the TMDS output on the HSW44 .
3. onnect the DD input on the HSMR to the DD output on the HSW44 .
4. onnect IR receiver cable and place the IR receiver at the appropriate position that can receive the IR signals
sent from the users.
5. Use rotary control to adjust the EQ until the picture and sound are clear. It is recommended to switch from 7
to 0 to find the optimal visual experience.
Hardware Installation

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Source Side
Method A: Push Button
Push the switch button on the front panel, the source will be sequentially changed.
Method B: IR Remote Control
a. Please press to enter R control mode
Note
If HSW44C receives the IR commands, the LED will flash. If not, try again.
b. Decide which output port to be controlled by pressing F1 to F4
Note
If the setting is correct, the corres onding LED will flash. If not, lease ress out ut ort select button or re eat
ste (a) and (b).
F1 HDM output #1
F2 HDM output #2
F3 HDM output #3
F4 HDM output #4
c. Use or keys to select input source.
Note
If the setting is correct, the corres onding LED will flash. If there is no
res onse, lease wait until the LED sto s flashing, and try again.
Left button to switch channels in ascending order (1, 2, 3, 4, 1, ...)
Right button to switch channels in descending order (1, 4, 3, 2, 1, …)
Operation and IR Control

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Display Side
Method A: Push button
Push the switch buttons of respective output channels then the output channel will switch from HDM source 1
to source 4 in sequential order.
Method B1: IR remote control for switching input channels
Channel select switch must be set to zero.
a. Press Power on button to enable R control function.
Note
If HSMR receives the IR command, the LED will flash. If not, try it again.
b. Press hot key for input source:
F1 HDM source #1
F2 HDM source #2
F3 HDM source #3
F4 HDM source #4
Method B2: IR remote control for controlling the H MI sources
Users can use the corresponding R remote to control respective DVD player or any HDM compliant
devices including HSW44C itself with R control at any display site.

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Method C: Software Control through RS-232
Scan: Push this button will trigger the automatic search over all the available COM ports (1-255). f the
matrix is detected, the message window below will show up.
Otherwise, an error message shows up to indicate no legal device can be found. Notice that
successful connection is only established if there exists at least one available COM port.
RS
-
232 Serial Port Control
1
2
3
4
6
5
1

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Open: Open the COM port after scan to establish the connection between PC and the matrix.
Close: Release the COM port after scan.
Quick Setup Buttons: Provide the fast setup between inputs and outputs of the matrix. “Default” button
makes input 1, 2, 3, 4 mapped to output 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively. “Channel 1” makes all outputs see
input-1, same for the remaining buttons.
Output Channel Setup: Click on this button, a quick selection table of inputs will show up. Users can
therefore easily select the input video for each output.
nput Channel Setup: The button will bring up the setup window for the inputs as below.
nput Channel: Select the input channel to do bitmap and label change.
Bitmap Path: Select the figure for each channel. Notice that only pictures in BMP format are supported.
Description: Channel description.
2
3
4
5
6
A
B
C
A
B
C

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RS
RSRS
RS-
--
-232 transm
232 transm232 transm
232 transmission Format
ission Formatission Format
ission Format
Baud rate: 9600
Data bit: 8
Parity: None
Set Command
Set CommandSet Command
Set Command
Command Code Response Description
Data Check SUM ACK SET
0x08 0x4d 0x41 0x51 0x44 0x05 *0x01~0xff 0x31~0x2f 0xaa SET MA-5144 Device D
0x0c 0x4d 0x41 0x51 0x44
Device_ d 0x02 port1 port2 port3 port4
0x0c+…+port4 0xaa Set MA-5144 Source
Mapping of Output Port
Status Command
Status CommandStatus Command
Status Command
Command Code Response Description
Data Check
SUM Get Status Check SUM
Status
0x05 0x4d 0x4f 0x44 0xe5 0xaa 0x06 0x4d 0x41
0x51 0x44 0x29 Get Device Type (MA-5144)
0x07 0x4d 0x41 0x53 0x57
0x04 0x43 0xaa 0x3 0x01~0xff 0x04~0x02 Get Device D
0x08 0x4d 0x41 0x51 0x44
*0x01~0xFF 0x01 0x2e~0x2c
0xaa 0x06 port1 port2
port3 port4
0x06 +
port1~port4
Get Source Mapping of
Output Port
0x08 0x4d 0x41 0x51 0x44
*0x01~0xFF 0x04 0x30~0x2e
0xaa 0x08 0x56 0x33
0x2e 0x30 0x31 0x61
0x81 Software Version V.3.01a
Check sum
Check sumCheck sum
Check sum:
::
:
Check sum = (Data value sum)%256 The check sum of response is not included 0xaa.
0x01 ~ 0xFF
0x01 ~ 0xFF0x01 ~ 0xFF
0x01 ~ 0xFF:
::
:
This data is device D. The Device D saved in the device, if the device D of the controlled device is 0xff , the
device will ignore its own D and carry out the commands.
RS
-
232 Co ands

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Warning!
There could be unexpected consequences resulted from inappropriate firmware update
operation. Please do it with caution.
1. Please unzip the Matrix_Firmware_Update zip into your designated folder.
2. Please turn off the power of the HSW44 and set DIP location of [SW Main] at Pin#1-ON(), Pin#2-ON(),
Pin#3-OFF(), & Pin#4-OFF().
3. Please execute the file Matrix_Firmware_Update exe
4. In the pop-up window, at [Select hip], please select W78E365.
5. In the pop-up window, at [Select File], please choose the BIN file in the designated folder, as shown in the
picture.
Fir ware Updat
e

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6. In the pop-up window, please select the [File Format] to Binary.
7. Please make sure your P has direct connection to the RS-232 port of the HSW44 , as shown in the picture
(left), that in [ ommunication Setting] the onlne status should be “Wait to connect”. If the RS-232 connection
is not firmly established, you will see the online status is “Disconnect.” If so, please check the RS-232
connection until the online status becomes “Wait to onnect.”
8. Please turn on the HSW44 . The firmware update process will automatically initiate. If nothing happens,
please turn off and turn on the HSW44 again to initiate the automatic firmware update.
9. The firmware update process is successful if you see the [Information] window pops up to inform you that
the process is complete. If you see the [Error] window pops up, please turn off the HSW44 and turn it on
again. If necessary, please redo the whole sequences 1-9.
10. The message “Program: OK!” means the firmware update process is successful. If you see the [Error]
window pops up after the message [Program: OK!], please ignore it.
11. Turn off HSW44 . Set DIP location of [SW Main] at Pin#1-OFF(), Pin#2-OFF(), Pin#3-ON(), &
Pin#4-OFF().
12. Turn the HSW44 back on and return to normal operation.

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1. If the DVI or HDMI device requires the EDID information, please use EDID Reader/Writer to retrieve and
provide DVI/HDMI EDID information.
2. All HDMI over AT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583A AT5e 125MHz LAN cable and
ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859 .
3. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of LAN cables, the type of HDMI sources, and the type
of HDMI display. The testing result shows solid LAN cables (usually in bulk cable 300m/1000ft form) can
transmit a lot longer signals than stranded LAN cables (usually in patch cord form). Shielded STP cables are
better suit than unshielded UTP cables. A solid UTP AT5e cable shows longer transmission length than
stranded STP AT6 cable. For long extension users, solid LAN cables are your only choice.
4. EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for LAN cables is recommended for better performance.
5. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in LAN cable, you can use shielded
LAN cables to improve EMI problems, which is worsen in long transmission.
6. Because the quality of the LAN cables has the major effects in how long transmission distance will be made
and how good is the received display, the actual transmission length is subject to your LAN cables. For
resolution greater than 1080i or 1280x1024, a AT6 cable is recommended.
7. If your HDMI display has multiple HDMI inputs, it is found that the first HDMI input [HDMI input #1] generally
can produce better transmission performance among all HDMI inputs.
8. The HSMR has been tested extensively and found that it doesn’t require external power supply. If in rare
situation you find it cannot work with the HSW44 , please use any +5V power adapter to plug in the power
jack and see if it can work. If not, please contact your technical support for further service.
9. Additional IR remote controls and IR emitter cables can be purchased as optional accessories to control the
HDMI sources located separately.
Performance Guide for HDMI over LAN Cable Transmission
Performance rating Type of LAN cable
Wiring Shielding CAT5 CAT5e CAT6
Solid Unshielded (UTP)  

Shielded (STP)  

Stranded Unshielded (UTP)  

Shielded (STP)  

Termination Please use EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) at any time
Notice