gofanco Matrix44 User manual

4x4 HDMI Matrix 4K
User's Guide
G4-0044A
P/N: Matrix44

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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 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 DC12V power adapter only. Make
sure the specification matches if using 3rd-party DC
power adapter

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PackageContents
• 4x4 HDMI Matrix 4K
• IR Receiver Extension Cable
• IR Remote Control
• Power Adapter
• RS-232 Cable
• Plastic Cushions (4x)
• User's Guide
Introduction
The 4x4 HDMI Matrix 4K allows you to switch between
any of the 4 source devices to up to any of the 4 display
devices with support for up to 4K@60Hz resolution.
Features
• Supports HDMI resolution up to 4K/60Hz/4:2:0
• Supports 1080p 3D
• Compliant with HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 and
backward compatible with previous versions
• Smart EDID management to match the connected
displays
• Switching via front panel buttons, IR remote, or
RS232 control
• Sturdy metal housing with surface-mount
mechanism
• Features firmware update option for future
compatibility expansion

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Product Layout
No. Name Description
1Firmware Micro USB port for performing
firmware update
2PowerLED The LED is illuminated when
powered on
3 Input LEDs One LED illuminates to indicate
the selected input source
4InputSelectButton
Press the button to cycle through
the four input sources
No. Name Description
1 INPUT (1-4) Connects to your HDMI source devices
2 OUTPUT (A-D) Connects to your HDMI displays
3 CONTROL
RS232: Connects to your computer's RS232
port using the included RS232 cable
IR Eye: Connects to the included IR
Receiver Extension cable
4 DC 12V Power Jack Connects to the included power adapter

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Installation Requirements
1. HDMIsourcedevice(computer,DVDplayer,XBOX,
PS3, etc).
2. HDMI display device (SDTV/Monitor, HDTV/
Monitor, projector, etc.).
Hardware Installation
1. Power off all devices including your HDMI source
and HDMI display.
2. Connect your HDMI source devices to the HDMI
INPUT (1-4) connectors with HDMI cables (HDMI
cables not included).
3. Optional: Plug the included RS232 cable into the
Matrix3-Pin RS232 connectorthen connect theother
end to a RS232 serial port of your computer, this
connection is needed only if you require device
control via a computer system.
4. ConnectyourHDMIdisplaystotheHDMI OUTPUT
(A-D) connectors with HDMI cables (HDMI cables
not included).
5. Plug the included IR Receiver Extension cable into
the IR EYE port. This connection is needed only if
you require device control using the included IR
remote.
6. Plug the included power adapter into the DC-12V
power jack then plug the power adapter into a
reliable power source.
7. Power on all connected devices.
8. The HDMI Matrix is ready for use.

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Application
Figure 1: Hardware Connections
Device Switching
Front Panel Control
Repeatedlypressthe Input Select Buttontocyclethrough
the various inputs.
IR Remote Control
• Press the Standby (1) button
to enter or exit Standby
mode
• To switch an input to one or
more outputs, first press the
number corresponding to
the desired INPUT, then
press one or more
OUTPUTs or the ALL
button, then press the
ENTER button to execute
the command

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Examples
Send the source device on input 3 to the display on
output 2
INPUTS: Press button 3
OUTPUTS: Press button 2
MENU: Press ENTER to execute the command
Send the source device on input 1 to the displays on
outputs 1 & 4
INPUTS: Press button 1
OUTPUTS: Press both buttons 1 & 4
MENU: Press ENTER to execute the command
Send the source device on input 4 to all of the displays
INPUTS: Press button 4
MENU: Press the All button
MENU: Press ENTER to execute the command
Set the EDID for one or more source devices to the EDID
of a specific output
MENU: Press the EDID button
INPUTS: Press the desired button(s) or the ALL button
OUTPUTS:Pressthebuttoncorrespondingto the desired
display
MENU: Press the ENTER button to execute the command

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RS232 Control
The HDMI Matrix can be controlled from a Windows PC
using an RS232 connection with a 3rd party RS232 control
software such as CommWatch shown below. Please use
the same configuration settings for the RS232 control
software of your choosing.
Select the COM port, baud rate, data bit, stop bit, and
parity correctly.
RS232 Settings
• Baud rate: 9600
• Data bit: 8
• Stop bit: 1
• Parity: None

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RS232Commands
System Commands
Signal Switching

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Preset Setting
EDID Management
HDCP Management

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Audio Setting
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