CYP EL-42PIP User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
EL-42PIP
4 x 2 HDMI Switch with Integrated Multi-View
(Picture In Picture) Technology

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Version 1.1 August 2011
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trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, 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 fire,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent fire 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 any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts inside
the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU if
it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE SUMMARY OF CHANGE
v1.00 10/03/2018 First release
v2.00 17/10/2018 Added section 8.2.2 and updated
Section 6.6, 6.7.3 (Matrix Mode)

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction...........................................6
2. Applications ...........................................6
3. Package Contents ..................................6
4. System Requirements ...........................7
5. Features..................................................7
6. Operation Controls and Functions.......8
6.1 Front Panel................................................... 8
6.2 Rear Panel..................................................... 9
6.3 Remote Control........................................10
6.4 RS-232 Control..........................................11
6.5 Telnet Control............................................12
6.6 RS-232 and Telnet Commands............13
6.7 WebGUI Control .......................................25
7. Connection Diagram .......................... 42
8. Specifications...................................... 43
8.1 Technical Specifications ........................43
8.2 Video Specifications................................44
9. Acronyms............................................. 46

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1. INTRODUCTION
This 4 by 2 Multiviewer is a high performance HDMI switch with
integrated scaling and multi-windowing technology. It is an ideal solution
for monitoring or displaying multiple sources simultaneously for use in
control rooms, conference rooms or classrooms. Video resolutions up to
4K@60Hz and LPCM audio up to 7.1 channels at 192kHz are supported on
both input and output and this unit is fully compatible with the HDCP 1.x
and 2.2 standards.
Any of 4 different HDMI sources may be displayed individually, full
screen, or they can be displayed using a variety of multi-window modes
including quad view and PiP with the output being sent to 2 mirrored
HDMI outputs (4K@50/60Hz output supports quad view and full screen
only). Management of input/window routing, position and sizing can be
controlled easily by use of the front panel controls as well as by WebGUI,
RS-232, Telnet, and IR remote control options.
2. APPLICATIONS
Entertainment Room & Home Theatre
Show Room & Demo Room
Lecture Room & Hall Presentation
Public Commercial Display
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
1×4 by 2 HDMI Multiviewer
1×12V/3A DC Power Adapter
2×5-pin Terminal Block
1×Remote Control (CR-180)
1×Rackmount Ears (Set of 2)
1×Operation Manual

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4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
HDMI source equipment such as media players, video game consoles
or set-top boxes.
HDMI receiving equipment such as HDTVs, monitors or audio
ampliers.
5. FEATURES
HDMI inputs and outputs with 18Gbps (600MHz) 4K UHD support
DVI 1.0 compatible with the use of an HDMI-DVI adaptor
HDCP 1.x and 2.2 compliant
Supports HD resolutions up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit)
4 HDMI inputs and 2 mirrored HDMI outputs
Seamless switching (no loss of sync to display) when switching
sources in both full screen and multi-window modes
Supports PiP (Picture-in-Picture), side by side, 3+1 quad view, and 2×2
quad view display options with independent audio source selection
Note: 4K@50/60Hz output supports 2×2 Quad View only and is limited to
1080p/4K sources.
Supports the ability to store a multi-window arrangement as a preset
that can be recalled later
Each window can have a border with a selectable colour
Uploadable and freely positioned graphic logo support
Note: The logo and border features are not available when the output is set
to 4K@50/60Hz.
Supports easy adjustment of window size, position and settings in the
PiP windowing mode via the WebGUI
Matrix mode supports input and output resolutions up to
1080p@60Hz with a single shared audio source (Outputs are mirrored
at higher resolutions)
Controllable via front panel buttons, WebGUI, Telnet, RS-232, and IR
remote

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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
POWER
A
B
IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4
MATRIX
1234
MULTI VIEW
WINDOW SOURCE SELECT
W1 W2 W3 W4
1234
12
34
2
1
12
1
2
3
4
MENU LOCK
ENTER PRESET
+
-
EL-42PIP
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7 8 10 11
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1POWER: Press this button to power the unit on (green LED) or place it
into stand-by mode (red LED).
2IR WINDOW: Accepts IR signals from the included IR remote for
control of this unit only.
3MATRIX A/B IN1~IN4: These input selection buttons behave
differently depending on the current input and output resolutions in
use.
AAll inputs and outputs are below 4K: Press any of these buttons to
seamlessly switch to the selected input (IN1~IN4)for display on the
associated output (A or B).
BAny input or output is 4K: Press any of these buttons to seamlessly
switch to the selected input (IN1~IN4) for display on both outputs
simultaneously.
Note: Audio for both outputs will follow the most recently selected input
(from A or B) in both modes.
4MULTIVIEW: Press any of these buttons to switch immediately to the
corresponding Multiview output mode.
5WINDOW SOURCE SELECT: Press these buttons to sequentially
switch through the available inputs for each window in Multiview
output modes.
6MENU: Press to enter the LCD menu, or to back out from menu Items.
7ENTER: Press to confirm a selection within the LCD menu or to go
deeper into a menu item.
8+ & −: Press to move up and down or adjust selections within menus.
9LOCK: Press to lock all button functions on the front panel. Press the
button again to release the lock function. The LCD will display a“Lock”
message when the function is active.

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10 PRESET: Press this button to switch between the“Preset Load”and
“Preset Save”modes. Pressing the button a 3rd time exits the Preset
menu.
APreset Save: When in“Preset Save”mode, pressing the“Enter” button
will save the currently displayed window layout.
BPreset Load: When in the “Preset Load” mode, pressing the “Enter”
button will load the previously saved window layout.
Note: The audio selection is not saved as a part of the preset, only the
window layout.
11 LCD WINDOW: Displays the unit’s menu, settings, and information.
6.2 Rear Panel
DC 12V
CONTROL SERVICE
GND
TX
RX
RTS
CTS
COM
G
L/R OUT
-
+
-
+
AB
HDMI OUT
1234
HDMI IN
1 2 4
3
5 6 7
1HDMI IN 1~4: Connect to HDMI source equipment such as media
players, game consoles or set-top boxes. DVI source equipment may
be connected by using an HDMI to DVI adapter.
2HDMI OUT A~B: Connect to HDMI TVs, monitors or amplifiers for
digital video and audio output. DVI display equipment may be
connected by using HDMI to DVI adapter.
3L/R OUT: Connect to powered speakers or an amplifier using a 5-pin
adapter cable for balanced stereo analogue audio output.
Note: Only LPCM 2.0 sources are supported. Bitstream audio sources will
be muted automatically.
4COM: Connect directly to a PC, laptop or other serial control device
with a 3-pin adapter cable to send RS-232 commands to control the
unit.
5CONTROL: Connect directly, or through a network switch, to your PC/
laptop to control the unit via Telnet/WebGUI.
6SERVICE: This slot is reserved for firmware update use only.
7DC 12V: Plug the 12V DC power adapter into the unit and connect it
to an AC wall outlet for power.

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6.3 Remote Control
1POWER: Power on the machine or enter to
standby mode.
2INFO: Display the current status/
information of the unit.
3A1~A4 & B1~B4: (Matrix Selection)
AWhen all inputs and outputs are
below 4K: Press any of these buttons to
seamlessly switch to the selected input
(1~4) for display on the associated output
(A or B).
BWhen any input or output is 4K: Press
any of these buttons to seamlessly switch
to the selected input (1~4) for display on
both outputs simultaneously.
Note: Audio for both outputs will follow the most recently selected input
(from A or B) in both modes.
4MV1~MV4: (Multiview Selection) Press these buttons to switch
immediately to the corresponding Multiview output mode.
MV1: Switch to 2×2 quad view mode.
MV2: Switch to the 3+1 quad view mode.
MV3: Switch to the side-by-side view mode
MV4: Switch to PiP view mode.
5MATRIX/MULTIVIEW: Press to toggle between the Matrix and
Multiview modes.
6LOCK: Press to lock all button functions on the front panel. Press the
button again to release the lock function.
7ARROWS (///) & OK: Press the arrow buttons to navigate
the LCD menu. Press the“OK”button to confirm a selection or to go
deeper into a menu item.
8MENU: Press to enter the LCD menu.
9EXIT: Press to exit out of the current LCD menu item.
10 W1~W4: (Window Source Selection) Press these buttons to
sequentially switch through the available inputs for each window (1~4)
in Multiview output modes.
INFO POWER
A1 B1
A2 B2
A3 B3
A4 B4
MV1
MV2
MV3
MV4
LOCK MATRIX/
MULTIVIEW
EXIT MENU
OK
SAVE
PRESET
W1
W2
W3
W4
SOURCE
MUTE
UP
DOWN
AUDIO
CR-180
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3
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9
10
1
4
5
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