CYP EL-41WX User manual

EL-41WX
v1.4 Xpressview™ HDMI Wall
Mountable 4-Way Switcher
OPERATION MANUAL

Safety Precautions
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack or install or
operate this equipment, and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
 Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of
re, electrical shock and injury to persons.
 To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
 Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
 Never push an object of any kind into this product through
module openings or empty slots, as you may damage parts.
 Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow it to
be abused by persons walking on it.
 To protect the equipment from overheating, do not block the
slots and openings in the module housing that provide
ventilation.
Revision History
Version No Date Summary of Change
v1.01 10/12/12 Updated RS-232 Command

Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................. 1
2. Applications ................................................................................ 1
3. Package Contents ..................................................................... 1
4. System Requirements ................................................................. 1
5. Features ....................................................................................... 2
6. Specifications ............................................................................. 3
7. Operation Controls and Functions ............................................ 4
7.1 Front Panel .................................................................... 4
7.2 Site Panel ...................................................................... 4
7.3 Top Panel ...................................................................... 5
8. Remote Control ........................................................................... 6
9. RS-232 Protocols ......................................................................... 6
9.1 Pin Assignment ............................................................. 6
9.2 Commands ................................................................... 7
10. OSD Menu ................................................................................. 8
10.1 System Info .................................................................. 8
10.2 Sink Edid ...................................................................... 8
10.3 Source Infoframe ....................................................... 9
10.4 Input Select ................................................................. 9
10.5 Audio Return ............................................................... 9
10.6 Exit ................................................................................ 9
11. Connection and Installation .................................................. 10
12. Acronyms ................................................................................ 11

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1. Introduction
This is a high performance four-input & one-output HDMI v1.4 switcher with
digital audio inputs and outputs. It supports an HDCP repeater function and
fast switching between any of the four HDMI input ports. The system supports
all 3D TV formats in addition to all HDTV formats up to 1080p 12-bit Deep Color.
Furthermore, the remote control allows every user to easily control selection of
sources and its wall mounted design, the installation is an easy and pain free
process.
2. Applications
 Display 3D content
 Display HDMI v1.4 content
 Electronic retail display
3. Package Contents
 HDMI v1.4 3D 4 in 1 out switcher
 IR Extender Cable
 Remote Control
 5V/1A power adaptor
 Operation manual
4. System Requirements
Input source equipment with or without 3D content and HDMI connection cables.
Output HDTV’s with or without 3D support and HDMI connection cables.

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5. Features
 Support multiplexed HDMI 4-input and 1-output
 HDMI 1.4, HDCP 1.4 and CEC compliant
 HDMI 1.4 support:
 Audio Return Channel (ARC)
 3D TV support
 CEC
 Fast switching on all HDMI input ports
 Character and icon based On-Screen Display (OSD)
 System information for Software version
 Sink EDID
 Source infoframe
 HDMI input Audio & Audio Return selection
 HDCP repeater support
 Deep Color support 36/30/24-bit, 1080p@60Hz
 HDMI cable distance tested with 1080p 8/12 bits resolution, the input &
output distance can run up to 10 &15 meters.
 Audio support:
 HDMI 1.4 compatible audio interface
 Dedicated, exible audio input/output port
 Dolby TrueHD
 DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1CH
 Full audio input and output support

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6. Specications
Frequency Bandwidth 2.25Gbps
Input Ports 4 x HDMI Female ports
Output port 1 x HDMI Female port
HDMI Output Resolution 480i ~1080p 50/60, 1080p24, VGA~WUXGA
HDMI Audio Output PCM2, 5.1, 7.1CH, Dolby 5.1, DTS5.1, DD+,
D-TrueHD, DTS-HD
HDMI Cable In 1080p 8-bit (10M), 12-bit (10M)
HDMI Cable Out 1080p 8-bit (15M), 12-bit (15M)
IR Frequency 38KHz
Coaxial Audio Output PCM2CH, AC3
Power Supply 5V/1A DC (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certied)
Or Mini USB power
ESD Protection Human Body Model: ± 8kV (air-gap discharge)
± 4kV (contact discharge)
Dimensions (mm) 93(W) x148 (D) x 31 (H)
Weight (g) 260
Chassis Material Aluminum
Silkscreen Color Silver
Power Consumption 4W
Operating Temperature 0˚C ~ 40˚C / 32˚F ~ 104˚F
Storage Temperature -20˚C ~ 60˚C / -4˚F ~ 140˚F
Relative Humidity 20~60% RH (non-condensing)

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7. Operation Controls and Functions
7.1 Front Panel 7.2 Side Panel
① POWER LED: The LED will turn on when the power device is plugged in with
power.
② HDMI OUTPUT: This slot is where you connect an HDTV or HD display that
supports or doesn’t support 3D signals for displaying an input signal with a
HDMI cable.
③ IR sensor: This is an IR receiver window that receives IR signals from the
remote control included in the package.
④ INPUT & LED: Press this button to select the desired input source, the LED will
switch on according to the selection.
⑤ HDMI INPUT 1~3 & 4: These slots are where you connect the input source
devices for sending an input signal with HDMI cables.
⑥󳡃IR IN: This slot connects with the IR extender for receiving an IR signal from
the remote control of this unit.
②①
③
④
⑤
⑥
EL-41WX

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Note
A. This system was tested with 24AWG cables if using cables of another
type, the performance of this system may vary.
B. Cable distance tested with a PS3 & 40” Samsung LED LCD TV.
C. Figures provided in this manual are for reference only, actual figures
may depend on the source and display used along with the cables
specifications.
7.3 Top Panel
① ② ③ ④
q DC 5V: Plug the 5V DC power supply into the unit and connect the adaptor
to an AC outlet. The LED will switch on when the power cable is plugged in.
w USB 5V: This slot is where you can connect the mini USB cable from your PC
to supply power.
Note: Power supply only support either DC5V or mini USB power.
e RS-232: This slot is to connect with a PC or control system with D-Sub 9pin
cable for RS-232 control. For detailed RS-232 commands please refer to
section 9.
r COAX OUT: This slot is where you connect an amplifier for sending an audio
signal with coaxial cables. When audio return function is on the audio
signal will be received from the output end and when the audio return
function is OFF the audio signal will be received from the input source. This
device supports PCM 2CH and AC3.
Note:
A. The display TV or monitor must support an audio return function and the
function be must turned on in order to perform properly.
B. The display TV or monitor's HDMI input jack must connected to the one
with an audio return function.

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8. Remote Control
①󳡃󳡃MENU: Press to enter into menu selection, an OSD
will appear from the display.
②󳡃󳡃Enter: Press to confirm the selection.
③󳡃󳡃1, 2, 3, 4: Press to select input port.
④󳡃󳡃pqtu: Use these buttons to select/adjust OSD
menu’s object.
9. RS-232 Protocols
9.1 Pin Assignment
The connection between Switcher and remote controller with RS-232 modem
cable.
Switcher Remote Controller
PIN Denition
→
←
PIN Denition
1 NC 1 NC
2 TxD 2 RxD
3 RxD 3 TxD
4 NC 4 NC
5 GND 5 GND
6 NC 6 NC
7 NC 7 NC
8 NC 8 NC
9 NC 9 NC
Baud Rate: 19200 bps
Data bit: 8 Bits
Parity: None
Stop Bit: 1 bit
Flow Control: None
CR-88*A
ENTERMENU
1
2
3
4
②
④
①
③

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9.2 Commands (case-insensitive)
Command Code Response Description
s port 1 >Select Input Port1 Select Input Port1
s port 2 >Select Input Port2 Select Input Port2
s port 3 >Select Input Port3 Select Input Port3
s port 4 >Select Input Port4 Select Input Port4
s menu 0 >OSD MENU Off OFF : No Display On-Screen
MENU
s menu 1 >OSD MENU On ON : Display On-Screen
MENU
s info 0 >OSD System Information
Off
OFF : No Display On-Screen
System Information
s info 1 >OSD System Information
On
ON : Display On-Screen
System Information
s menuct u >MENU Cursor Up Move MENU Project Up Move
s menuct d >MENU Cursor Down Move MENU Project Down Move
s menuct l >MENU Cursor Left Move MENU Project Left Move
s menuct r >MENU Cursor Right Move MENU Project Right Move
s menuct e >MENU Cursor Enter MENU Project Enter
s arctx 1 >ARC mode is on ARC Mode Is On
s arctx 0 >ARC mode is off ARC Mode Is Off
s reset >System Reset System Reset
ST >Input Port? F/W Vers: 2.5v Status Report
Command Code Response Description
r port >Select port ? Show Select Input Port
Status
r arctx >ARC mode is ? Show ARC Mode Status
r fwver >FW Version : Vx.xx Show Firmware Version

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10. OSD Menu
Press the MENU button from the remote control to bring up the OSD on the
display.
Press [p/q] to highlight an option
Press [t/ u] to select the option
Press [Enter] to conrm/exit the selection
10.1 System Info
Press [p/q] to highlight an option
Press [Enter] to check the input/output device information and software
version.
Press [MENU] to exit menu
Press [Enter] to confirm/exit the selection
10.2 Sink Edid
Press [p/q] to highlight an option
Press [t/ u] to select the option
Press [Enter] to confirm/exit the selection
Press [MENU] to exit menu
Option Description
Block Data To check the sink Block0 and Block1's table of EDID
Description To check the sink description of EDID

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10.3 Source Infoframe
Press [p/q] to highlight an option
Press [t/ u] to select the option
Press [Enter] to confirm/exit the selection
Press [MENU] to exit menu
Option Description
AVI (AVI infoframe data) To check the source video infoFrame Packet
AUD (Audio infoframe data) To check the source audio infoFrame Packet
10.4 Input Select
Press [p/q] to highlight an option
Press [t/ u] to select the option
Press [Enter] to confirm the selection
Press [MENU] to exit menu
10.5 Audio Return
Press [p/q] to highlight an option
Press [t/ u] to select the option
Press [Enter] to confirm the selection
Press [MENU] to exit menu
Option Description
Audio Return On/Off
10.6 Exit
Press [p/q] to highlight an option
Press [Enter] to confirm/exit the selection
Note: When the input source is with 3D signal the output image will not
display the OSD screen. This is due to the IC limitation.

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11. Connection and Installation
EL-41XW
HD Receiver
HDMI
Inputs
HDTV (ARC Enabled)
Blu-ray Player HD Receiver Media Streamer
HD
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1 2 3 4
AV Amplifier
RS232
Control
Input
IR
Receiver
Input
E
HDMI
Output
COAXIAL-
ARC Ouput

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Acronyms A
Acronym Complete Term
HDCP High-bandwidth Digital content protection
HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface
CEC Consumer Electronics Control

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