Digital Extender HS-66M User manual

User Manual
HDMI Matrix Total Digital Connectivity Solutions
HS-66M/HS-88M
Cautions:
1. Digital Extender® logo is the trademark of RTcom USA.,Inc.
2. HDMI is the trademark of hdmi.org
3. Any product may be changed without any notice in order to improve the function of the product.
4. The design and specification of the product may be changed without any prior notice.
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Table of Contents
1. BASIC UNDERSTANDINGS OF THE PRODUCT .............................................................................................................3
1-1 CAUTIONS FOR SAFETY.........................................................................................................................................................3
1-2 PACKAGE INCLUDES .............................................................................................................................................................4
1-3 FEATURES OF THE PRODUCT.................................................................................................................................................4
1-4 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENTS AND METHODS....................................................................................................................4
1-5 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART ................................................................................................................................5
2. FUNCTIONS OF THE PRODUCT........................................................................................................................................6
2-1. SYSTEM OPERATION CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM..................................................................................................................6
2-2 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PRODUCT.......................................................................................................................................7
3. HOW TO USE ..........................................................................................................................................................................7
3-1 HOW TO SET CHANNELS ........................................................................................................................................................7
3-2 OPERATION BY FRONT BUTTON............................................................................................................................................8
3-3 PRODUCT ID SETTING...........................................................................................................................................................8
3-4 RS-232C (COM PORT) COMMUNICATION SETTING ............................................................................................................9
4. COMMUNICATION CODE CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................9
4-1 CONFIGURATION OF RS-232C COMMUNICATION CODE........................................................................................................9
4-2 LAN (TCP/IP) COMMUNICATION SETTING.........................................................................................................................12
4-3 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT...........................................................................................................................................15
5 WARRANTY INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................................16
5-1 ONE YEAR WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................................16
5-2WARRANTY LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION ...........................................................................................................................16
5-3 RETURNS ............................................................................................................................................................................16

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•the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
•
•
ounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
to
•t heavy articles such as other equipments on this product.
•Keep it away from liquid, magnetic, inflammable substances.
•It is suggested to perform the product three minutes after the power is on for a precise measurement and
analysis.
1. Basic understandings of the product
1-1 Cautions for safety
•All the safety and user manual should be read before the appliance is operated.
•The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
Unplug this product from
damp cloth for cleaning.
•Do not use this equipment near wet place.
This product should be operated only from the type of power sources indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your local power company. For equipment
intended to operate from battery power, or other source, refer to the user manual.
This equipment may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.
This pin will only fit in to a gr
plug in to the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the grounding-type plug.
•Openings on the case are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the equipment and
protect it from overheating. The openings should never be blocked.
•Do not use any damaged power cords or plugs, or loosed outlets, this may cause electrical shock or fire.
Do not pu

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1-2 a
M
•Power adapter: DC12V, 5A 60W
1-
Th D MI version 1.3 and full matrix routing functions it is
possibl
ma
.
•tion standard for A/V connection
put channels
•En r of digital signals
•Bu Identification Data (EDID) read function, with Electrically Erase Programmable
tions.
•Supports HDTV Signal up to 1080p@60Hz with 36-bit color depth, Dolby® True HD, DTS-HD
•Control through 4 different method
- Front push button
•It has an instantaneous noise protection circuit in input and output ports, therefore it can protect expensive
e
-4 Installation environments and methods
For installation, we recommend the following environments.
e (Best condition)
Install and operate below 60% of ambient humidity (Best condition)
with good ventilation condition
•C input power (Recommended to use Uninterruptible Power Supply)
P ckage Includes
•Main body: HS-66M/HS-88
•RS232C cable/ LAN cable
•Rack Ears
•User’s manual
•IR Remote Controller
3 Features of the product
e H MI Matrix Router supports the highest quality of HD
e to transmit high definition A/V signals from any of up to six or eight sources to any of 6 or 8 displays, while
intaining HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliance.
Compliant to HDMI v1.3, and DVI v1.0, the next genera
•Fully supports router function from one input to multi output routing
•Sup int at all outports HDCP Compla
hanced quality and colo
ilt in Extended Display
Re (EEPROM), to save display EDID data while supporting any HDTV with maximum
resolutions. The unit also supports user set up of non-Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA)
resolution, including projectors with unique resolu
ad-Only Memory
- IR remote controller
- RS-232C COM port
- LAN (TCP/IP)
quipment from fault caused by noises (if any).
1
•Below 85 F (30°C) of ambient temperatur
•
•Free of vibrations and dusts
Stabilized A

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1-5 Names and functions of each part
< FRONT & BACK PANEL >
HS-66M
HS-88M

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. Functions of the product
nt panel
2
2-1. System operation configuration diagram
The configuration diagram of the matrix operation is shown in the following picture.
Any of the HDMI or DVI input signals can be transmitted to each output port by external RS-232C, LAN or fro
button.

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2-2 pe
120Hz, 2k,
such as VESA standard or projectors
12-bitYCbCr 4:2:2
Dolby® True HD, DTS-HD and DVD-Audio
ol: Front panel push button, IR remote controller,
RS-232C port: 9 pin female D connector,
CP/IP): RJ-45 Connector 10/100 Base-T
t / 6 output(HS-66M), 8 input / 8 output (HS-88M)
e 19” standard rack (2U)
•e (Wid * Length *Heigh 17.7 * 87 *2.3 * 2
•Weight: 6.77 lb (3.07kg)
How o use
buttons are displayed with 2 steps as follow.
ation is completed.
S cifications of the product
•Type of signals: TMDS signals, digital R.G.B. & Audio
•Data transmission band: up to 2.25 GHz.
•80i, 1080p@60Hz,1080i/720p@Resolutions: 480p,720p,10
If customers display supports specific resolutions
the EDID data should be saved to matrix first.
•bCr, 4:4:4, 16/20/24/30/36-bit YCbCr, 4:2:2, 8/10/12/24/30/36-bit, RGB YC
•
•Router contr
LAN (T
•Input-output port: 6 inpu
•Input-output connector: HDMI 19 pin female
•Power source: AC/DC Adapter 100-240 VAC / DC12V, 5A
•Power consume: 20 Watt
•Rack ear mountabl
Siz th t): 7. 6 inch (450 00 * 60 mm)
3. t
3-1 How to set channels
If the switch is power ON, then preview
If each preview button is lit, then the initializ
1. Initialization display
----------- INPUT ----------------- ---------- CONTROL -----------
1 2 3 4 5 6 CREATE PREVIEW E C EDIDNTER ANCEL
CRE PRE ENT CAN EDI
1 2 3 4 5 6
----------- OUTPUT -----------------
2. Channel display and input selection
Aft he
-----------
er t initialization, preview button is lit.
INPUT ----------------- ---------- CONTROL -----------
1 CREATE PREVIEW ENTER CANCEL EDID2 3 4 5 6
CRE PRE ENT CAN EDI
1 2 3 4 5 6
----------- OUTPUT -----------------

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he functions of the switches are as follow.
Main power switch: matrix power on/off
tialize the matrix
nnel from 1 to 6 or 8
connection
AN) key: cancel current selection
Input # button: present set channels are displayed in sequence
→Enter (ENT) button:
he connection of the channels are changed
ss cancel(CAN) button.
,4 output with same picture
ave (EDID) data
port cables on HDMI Matrix (The power set-top box should be unplugged (not sw. off)
, DVI monitor or AV Receiver),
, Power on both of HS-66M or HS-88M and Display (If you connect AV Receiver, disconnected display from the
# button (which is connected with display) →Input #button to be set
e o to matrix.
If t ligh
, P wer
, ect all input cables
6,
7,
#
#: Sele
- All push b
- If you use DV first.
Create - -># (ex: 1) -> OUT ->#(ex: 1, 2, 3, 4) -> Enter
3-3 ro
•
•Dip switch sets in binary value.
T
•
•Remote controller receiver: receive infrared ray from remote controller
•Reset key: ini
•Input key: select cha
•6 or 8Output key: select channel from 1 to
•Create (CRE) key: change input/output channel
•Preview (PRE) key: preview the status of current
•Enter (ENT) key: save current selection
•Cancel (C
•h is connected to outputEDID (EDI) key: read EDID data from display and then save data to matrix, whic
ports
3-2 Operation by Front Button
Input/output channel check:
Preview (PRE) button →
Input/output channel change
Create (CRE) button →Input # button set →Output ## button (Multiple selection) set
t
* If you want to cancel, and then pre
Example: CH# 1 input to 1,2,3
Create -> Input 1 -> Output 1,2,3,4 -> Enter
S
1, Disconnect the all input
2, Connect HDMI Matrix output to display directly (projector
3
Receiver)
DID (EDI) button →Select one of output3, E
(on r multiple) →Enter (ENT): Read EDID data of display and save them
(ENT)he t of the buttons on then just enter
o off all devices4
5 Conn
Power on HDMI Matrix first.
Power on all the Input sources and display (Power plug in and turn on set-top box)
-
-#
: Select only on channel
ct multiple channels
uttons are on / off toggle (Light ON - Selected)
I display, the EDID data should be saved to matrix
IR Remote Control unit
>IN
P duct ID setting
Dip switch sets address for each matrix if many matrixes are used.

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, 5 OFF, 6 OFF, 7 OFF, 8 OFF,
, 5 ON, 6 OFF, 7 OFF, 8 OFF
Ex)
Product ID = 01 (00000001b) -- 1 ON, 2 OFF, 3 OFF, 4 OFF, 5 OFF, 6 OFF, 7 OFF, 8 OFF,
Product ID = 10 (00001010b) -- 1 OFF, 2 ON, 3 OFF, 4 ON
Product ID = 23 (00010111b) -- 1 ON, 2 ON, 3 ON, 4 OFF
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
LSB MSB
•The product number is the value set in dip switches
255. The value “0” is not available.
ctory Default).
After booting the matrix, connect RS-232C cable and
then ication settings as follows:
•e
•Commu tting:
You may set port COM 1 ~ 4 or you may use all
availab
4. Communication code configuration
4-1 Configuration of RS-232C communication code
From Co
of the equipment and can be set in the values of 1 ~
**The product ID is set number “1” at the time of its delivery (Fa
3-4 RS-232C (COM PORT) communication setting
make commun
Execute MiniT rm.exe or hyper terminal.
nication se
le ports.
mputer
Code (46Byte) Start Header (3Byte) | Product ID (2 ) | Command (2Byte) | Data (38Byte) | yte)Byte Tail (1B
Code Name Byte Data Function
Start Header 2 ) R t1h (! equest Frame Star
Start Header 30h (0) Request Frame Start
Start Header 31h (1) Request Frame Start
Product ID 30h ~ 39h (DIP Switch Set) Product Number
Product ID 30h ~ 39h (DIP Switch Set) Product Number
01 Input SW Assign
02 Input SW Assign Salvo
03 ED nIE SW Assig
04 EDID SW A gn Salvossi
10 Assignment Status Request
Command
20 Reset

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Firmware Version Request30
40 RS gn232C Assi
Input Data10 30h ~ 39h Input Channel Select
Input Data1 30h ~ 39h Input Channel Select
Ou 30h ~ 39h Ou atput First Data10 tput A Input Select Dat
Ou a1 Outp atatput First Dat 30h ~ 39h ut B Input Select D
Out 10 Outp ataput Last Data 30h ~ 39h ut N Input Select D
Output Data1 Outp ataLast 30h ~ 39h ut O Input Select D
Tail (End) 2Ah(*) Frame End
From Matrix
Code (4Byte) Head (1byte) | Address (1Byte) | PN (1Byte) | Tail (1Byte)
Code Name Byte Data Function
Head (Start) 21h Reply Frame Start
Start Head Request Frameer 30h (0) Start
Sta Head 31h (1) R uestrt er eq Frame Start
P t I ~ D itch Set) u mroduc D 30h 39h ( IP Sw Prod ct Nu ber
Product ID 30h ~ 39h (DIP Switch Set) rProduct Numbe
PN 1 ~ 255 (DIP Switch Set) Product Number
T l (End 2Ah Fra e Endai ) m
xample of RS232 communication code when product ID is set to “0E
1”.
T SSIGN: ch ge Inpu e
INPU SW A an t 5 to thre outputs (output 3, 4, 6)
Byte Header ID Command Number of
Output Input Output 1 Output 2 Output 3
ASCII ! 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 5 0 3 0 4 0 6
Hex 21h 30h 31h 30h 31h 30h 31h 30h 33h 30h 35h 30h 33h 30h 34h 31h 36h
Byte Tail
ASCII*
Hex2Ah
INPUT I O a a u t h eSW ASS GN SALV : ch nge ll Inp t/ou put c ann ls
Byte Header ID Command Output1 of
Input
Output2 of
Input
Output3 of
Input
Output4 of
Input
Output5 of
Input
ASCII ! 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5
Hex 21h 30h 31h 30h 31h 30h 32h 31h 31h 30h 32h 30h 33h 30h 34h 30h 35h
Byte Output6 of
Input Tail
ASCII 6 *0
Hex 30h h h36 2A

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Output 5 to Input 1 and Input 2
EDID SW ASSIGN: save EDID data of
Byte Header ID Command Number of
Output Output Input 1 Input 2 Tail
ASCII ! 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 5 0 1 0 3 *
Hex 21h 30h 31h 30h 31h 30h 33h 30h 32h 30h 35h 30h 31h 30h 33h 2Ah
EDID SW ASSIGN SALVO: change all EDID data
Byte Header ID Command Input1 of
Output
Input2 of
Output
Input3 of
Output
Input4 of
Output
Input5 of
Output
ASCII ! 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6
Hex 21h 30h 31h h 31h h 32h 30h 33h 30h 34h 30h 35h 30h 36h30 30h 34 30h
Byte Input6 of
Output Tail
ASCII 0 1 *
Hex 30h 31h 2Ah
ASSIG T STATU REQUE k t tatus of present input/output channelsNMEN S ST: chec he s
Byte Header ID Command Tail
ASCII ! 0 1 0 1 1 0 *
Hex 21h 30h 31h 30h 31h 31h 30h 2Ah
RESET: reset the atm rix
Byte Header ID Command Tail
ASCII ! 0 1 0 1 2 0 *
Hex 21h 30h 31h 30h 31h 32h 30h 2Ah
FIRMWARE VERSION REQUEST: check the version of firmware
Byte Header ID Command Tail
ASCII ! 0 1 0 1 3 0 *
Hex 21h 30h 31h 30h 31h 33h 30h 2Ah
RS-232C ASSIGN: change RS-232C port selection (19200bps)
Byte Header ID Command Baud rate Data bit Stop bit Parity bit Tail
ASCII ! 0 1 0 1 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 *
Hex 21h 30h 31h 30h 31h 34h 30h 30h 34h 30h 30h 30h 30h 30h 30h 2Ah
Baud rate:
“ 00 ” : 1920 bps , “ 01 ” : 4800 bps , “ 02 ” : 9600 bps , “ 03 ” : 14400 bps , “ 04 ” : 19200 bps
, “ 08 ” : 76800 bps , “ 09 ” : 115200 bps
0”: 250000 bps
Data bit:
“ 00 ” : 8 bit , “ 01 ” : 5 bit , “ 02 ” : 6 bit , “ 03 ” : 7 bit
“ 05 ” : 28800 bps , “ 06 ” : 38400 bps , “ 07 ” : 57600 bps
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odd parity
et IP address should be set first.
Stop bit:
“00”: 1 bit, “01”: 2 bit
Parity bit:
“ 00 ” : disable , “ 01 ” : even parity , “ 02 ” :
4-2 LAN (TCP/IP) communication setting
In order to control the matrix through LAN, intern
Set up as follows:
-Execute MultiTerm.exe or hyper terminal program
-RS-232 setting for communication with matrix.
After setting as above, please connect communication cable via RS232 and then turn o
Press ‘C’ Key on keyboard to open the network IP set up screen (1 or 2 second afte
If it does not show the Network Configuration Mode as shown below, please turn it of
n power switch
r matrix turned on)
f and on again.

Set up IP Address
twork address.
.
Key is input matrix IP address
all inputs are completed, then exit the configuration by press Ekey.
lorer .
o begin with character train of “LCD.CGI”, “O 01 = I 6” means “Output 01 Input 6”, the sequences and sizes of
uld be the same.
ttp://192.168.0.02/LCD.CGI?O01=I06&O02=I05&O03=I04&O04=I03&O05=I02&O06=I01 &Submit_=SEND
http://192.168.0.02/LCD.CGI?O01=I06&O02=I05&O03=I04&O04=I03&O05=I02&O06=I01 &Submit_=Reset
You can see the commands at Internet Explorer address line.
Dkey displays existing matrix ne
Gkey is input gateway IP address
Skey is input subnet mask
I
Hkey is input hardware address
If
Connect matrix to your network via LAN
1. Switching command at Internet Exp
Switching command is a receiving data from IE to change channel
T
character train sho
After reset, it should be connected again to server (switcher).
Channel switch
h
Initialization (Reset)
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4-3 Connector Pin Assignment
Power Input
Part No. Pin No. Description Remarks
1 VCC( DC12V)
2 VCC(DC12V)
3 GND
Power Jack(4P)
4 GND
RS-232C Input
Part No. Pin No. Description Remarks
1 Not used
2 Rx D
3 Tx D
4 Not used
5 GND
6 Not used
7 Not used
8 Not used
D-SUB 9 Pin Connector
9 Not used
LAN Input
Part No. Pin No. Description Remarks
1 Transmit data (+)
2 Transmit data (-)
3 Receive data(+)
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 Receive data(-)
7 Not used
RJ-45 8 Pin Connector
8 Not used
HDMI Input
Part No. Pin No. Description Remarks
1 TMDS DATA 2P
2 TMDS DATA 2 Shield
3 TMDS DATA 2M
4 TMDS DATA 1P
5 TMDS DATA 1 Shield
6 TMDS DATA 1M
7 TMDS DATA 0P
8 TMDS DATA 0 Shield
9 TMDS DATA 0M
10 TMDS Clock P
11 TMDS Clock Shield
12 TMDS Clock M
13 CEC
14 RESERVED
15 DDC Clock
16 DDC DATA
17 GND
18 +5v
HDMI 19 Pin Connector
19 Hot Plug Detect

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5 Warranty Information
5-1 One Year Warranty
RTcom USA warrants each product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and
service for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase from RTcom USA.
If a product does not work as warranted during the applicable warranty period, RTcom USA shall, at its option and
expense, repair the defective product or part, deliver to customer an equivalent product or part to replace the
defective item, or refund customer the purchase price paid for the defective product.
If the product is defective due to customer’s fault or a natural disaster, it is repaired at customer’s expense for
packing, delivery, part cost, and others.
5-2 Warranty Limitation and Exclusion
RTcom USA shall have no further obligation under the foregoing limited warranty if the product has been damaged
due to abuse or misuse.
A. Did not follow the guideline of manual
B. Defects or damage resulting from use of the product in other than it’s normal and customary manner
C. Defects or damage from misuse, accidents, water, or neglect
D. Misuse or connection with other equipments, which are not compatible
E. Took service other than by RTcom USA or its authorized agents
F. Natural disaster
G. Customer’s fault
5-3 Returns
All returns MUST have an RMA number. Please contact your local dealer or
RTcomUSA, Inc where you purchased this product to obtain RMA number.
RTcomUSA Service Dept.
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], [e-mail]

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