gofanco Matrix44-HDBT User manual

4x4 HDBaseT Matrix Kit 4K
User's Guide
G4-0064A
P/N:Matrix44-HDBT

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Important Safety Notices
Pleasereadsafetyinstructionscarefullybeforeinstallation
and operation.
• Please pay close attention to all warnings and hints
for this device
• Do not expose this unit to rain, heavy moisture, or
liquid
• Do not put any items into the device or attempt to
modify its operation
• Do not repair the device or open the enclosure
without professional guidance to avoid electric
shocks. Doing so may void your warranty
• Keep the product in a well-ventilated location to
avoid damage from overheating
• Shut off power and make sure environment is safe
before installation
• Do not plug the HDMI cables and IR cables
in/out when the device is in use to avoid cable
damage. Make sure they are plugged into the
correct ports
• Use the included power adapter only. Make sure
the specification matches if using 3rd-party DC
power adapters

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Introduction
The 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix Kit 4K allows you to select and
switch between any of the 4 HDMI source devices to
display on any of the 3 HDBaseT outputs and one HDMI
output.
Features
• Transmits HDMI signals in 1080p up to 70 meters
and 4K signals up to 40 meters over high quality
CAT cable via HDBaseT technology
• LocalHDMI port transmits4K signals upto 8 meters
via HDMI cable for additional HDMI extension
• Supports Power over Cable (PoC) technology,
allowing the HDBaseT receivers to be powered by
the Matrix Switcher over CAT cables
• Supports bidirectional IR remote control to control
the source device or display device from long
distances
• Smart EDID management allows you to select the
output resolution to match the connected displays
• Compliant with HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 2.2
specifications
Installation Requirements
• HDMI source device (DVD player, set top box, PC,
etc.)
• HDMI display device (SDTV/Monitor, HDTV/
Monitor, projector, etc.)
• HDMI cables (not included)
• CAT cables (not included)

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PackageContents
4x4 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher
•1x 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher
•2x Mounting ears with 6 screws
•4x Plastic pads
•1x IR remote control
•4x IR receiver cables
•4x IR emitter cables
•1x RS232 cable (Phoenix to 9-pin D-Sub)
•1x Power adapter (24VDC/2.71A)
•1x User manual
HDBaseT Receiver
•3x HDBaseT Receivers
•6x Mounting ears with 6 screws
•12x Plastic pads
Product Layout
HDBaseT Matrix Switcher
Figure 1: HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Front Panel Layout

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Figure 2: HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Layout

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Figure 3: HDBaseT Receiver Front Panel Layout
HDBaseT Receiver
Figure 4: HDBaseT Receiver Rear Panel Layout

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Hardware Installation
1. Power off all devices including your HDMI
source(s) and HDMI display(s).
2. Connect your HDMI source device(s) to the
HDBaseTMatrixSwitcher'sHDMIInputconnector
with an HDMI cable (HDMI cable not included).
3. Connect your CAT cable between the HDBaseT
Matrix Switcher and HDBaseT Receivers.
4. Optional: Connect an HDMI display to the HDMI
output of the HDBaseT Matrix Switcher using an
HDMI cable (HDMI cable not included).
5. Connect your HDMI display to the HDBaseT
Receiver'sHDMI Output port withanHDMI cable.
6. Optional: Connect the IR Receiver cable and the IR
emitter cable to the IR interface port. This
connection is needed only if you need to control
your HDMI devices from the remote location. See
IR Control, on page 9 for proper IR connection.
7. Optional: Connect an AVR amplifier to the
S/PDIF or Toslink output port.
8. Optional:Connectspeakersto the matrix switcher's
L&R output port via RCA cable.
9. Optional: Connect the included RS232 cable
between the matrix switcher's RS232 socket and
your PC's serial port or a CAT cable between the
matrix switcher's ethernet port and router or PC's
ethernet port . This connection is needed only if
matrix device control using a PC is requred.
11. Plug the included power adapter into the matrix
switcher'sPowerJack, then plugthepoweradapter
into a reliable power outlet.
12. Power on all connected devices. The Matrix
Switcher is ready for use.

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Application Diagram
The application diagram shows the most typical input
and output devices used with the 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix
Kit 4K.
Figure 5: Application Diagram

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IR Control
Provides IR control of the connected devices. The IR
feature is bidirectional so either the source device or the
display device(s) can be remotely controlled.
IR Remote
Users can control the Matrix Switcher using the included
remote. Connect an IR receiver cable to the IR Eye of the
Matrix Switcher.
Figure 6: IR Remote Layout

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Controlling the Matrix Switcher

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Figure 7: Display Device IR Control Connection Diagram
Controlling the Display Device(s)
1. Connect an IR Receiver cable to the IR In port of the
HDBaseT Splitter.
2. Connect an IR Emitter cable to the IR Out port on
each HDBaseT Receiver.
3. Point the IR Emitter cable's IR eye in line with the IR
receiver on the display device.

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Figure 8: Single Source Device IR Control Connection Diagram
Controlling the Source Device
1. Connect an IR Emitter cable to the IR Out port of the
Matrix Switcher.
2. Point the IR Emitter cable's IR eye in line with the IR
receiver on the source device.
3. Connect an IR Receiver cable to the IR In port on
each HDBaseT Receiver.
Single Source Device IR Control
Multiple to Multiple Device IR Control (Matrix)
Figure 9: Multiple to Multiple Device IR Control Connection Diagram

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RS232 Control
Connect the control PC's RS232 serial port to the Matrix
Switch's RS232 port using the included RS232 cable.
RS232 Control Software
Works with most serial command and monitoring
software such as CommWatch.
• Download CommWatch or the serial command
software of your choice
• Installation: Copy the control software files and
paste them to the hard drive of your PC
• Uninstallation: Delete all control software files
from the PC
Basic Settings
1. Connect all input and output devices as needed,
then connect the PC to the Matrix Switcher.
2. Double click the software icon to run the control
software. The icon is shown below.
Figure 10: RS232 Control
The examples shown on this page and the following page
are from CommWatch serial command software.

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Control Software Interface
Set the COM port, Baud rate, data bit, stop bit, and parity.
Enter commands into the Command Sending Area.

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RS232 Commands
Default settings: Baud rate: 9600, Data bit: 8, Stop bit: 1,
Parity bit: none.
RS232 Commands

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RS232 Commands

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RS232 Commands

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RS232 Commands

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RS232 Commands

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RS232 Commands