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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11
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

7
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