gofanco Matrix44HD2-LCD User manual

4x4 HDMI Matrix 4K
with LCD
User's Guide
G4-0138A
P/N:Matrix44HD2-LCD

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Thank you for purchasing from gofanco. Our products
aim to meet all your connectivity needs wherever you
go. For optimum performance and safety, please read
the instructions carefully and keep this User's Guide for
future reference. If you need more information about
our products, please visit www.gofanco.com. For
technical support, email us at [email protected].
For drivers or manual download, please go to
www.gofanco.com/downloads.
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 12VDC power adapter only. Make
sure the specification matches if using 3rd-party
DC power adapters

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Introduction
The 4x4 HDMI Matrix 4K-LCD allows you to select and
switch between any of the 4 HDMI source devices to
display on any of the 4 HDMI outputs.
Features
• Connect up to four HDMI source devices and
independently distribute any source to any of the
four HDMI displays
• Supports up to 4K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4 8-bit, HDR,
HLG, Dolby Vision, HDCP 2.2, 18Gbps bandwidth
• Supports audio extraction to S/PDIF RCA and
Analog
• SupportsPCM 2.0, DolbyTrueHD, DTS-HD Master,
LPCM 7.1, audio sampling rate up to 192 KHz
• Control methods: Panel buttons, IR remote, RS232,
and Web GUI
• EDID management: Presets and EDID learning
• Firmware upgradable for expanded capability and
compatibility
Installation Requirements
• HDMI source devices
• HDMI displays
• HDMI cables (not included)

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PackageContents
• 4x4 HDMI Matrix 4K
• IR remote control
• IR Receiver cable
• Software CD
• Phoenix plugs (5pcs)
• Power adapter (12VDC/2A)
• User's guide

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Figure 1: Front Panel Layout
1. IR receiver window: Receives IR signal from the
remote control
2. Output selection buttons (1-4): Press to select an
output port
3. Input selection buttons (1-4): Press to select an
input source
4. Preset: Press to add/select a preset configuration
5. Up: Press to select the next menu item
6. Lock: Long press to lock/unlock the Matrix
7. Menu: Press to activate the LCD's the main menu
interface, press again to return to previous screen.
Note: When entering the main menu, press a button
within 30 seconds, otherwise the LCD screen will
return to the previous display and turn off within 60
seconds
8. Down: Press to select the previous menu item
9. Enter: Press to confirm
10. LCD screen: Press Menu button (see #7) to view the
main menu options
Product Layout

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1. Analog Out (1-4): Connect to your speakers or
headphones
2. S/PDIF Out (1-4): Connect to your S/PDIF audio
device
3. RS232: Connect to your control PC
4. IR In: Connect to the IR receiver cable. This is
required only if the front panel IR receiver window
is blocked
5. RJ45: Connect to your network router or switch
6. Power Jack: Connect to the included power adapter
7. HDMI Out (1-4): Connect to your HDMI displays
8. HDMI In (1-4): Connect to your HDMI source
devices
Figure 2: 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 devices to the Matrix
4K's HDMI Input connectors with HDMI cables
(HDMI cables not included).
3. Connect your HDMI displays to the Matrix 4K's
HDMI Output connectors with HDMI cables
(HDMI cables not included).
4. Optional: Connect the included IR Receiver cable
to the IR interface port. This connection is needed
only if the front panel IR receiver window is
blocked.
5. Optional: Connect an AVR amplifier or speakers
to the S/PDIF output ports.
6. Optional: Connect the Matrix 4K's RS232 socket
and your PC's serial port or a CAT cable between
theMatrix4K'sRJ45portandrouterorPC'sethernet
port. This connection is needed only if matrix
device control using a PC is required.
7. Plug the included power adapter into the Matrix
4K's Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into
a reliable power outlet.
8. Power on all connected devices. The Matrix 4K 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 HDMI Matrix 4K.
Figure 3: Application Diagram

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Matrix Device Control
Input Selection and Output Selection Buttons
Use the Input selection buttons (see #3 on page 5) and
Output selections (see #2 on page 5) to select and switch
between any of the 4 source devices to display on any of
the 4 displays.
• Select an input source to display on an output port:
Example: To select Input 1 source to display on
Output 1 port - Press Output 1 button (see #2 on
page 5), then press Input 1 button (see #3 on page 5).
• Selectaninputsourceto display on multiple output
ports: Example: Select Input 2 source to display on
Output ports 1, 2, and 3 - Press Output 1, 2, and 3
buttons (see #2 on page 5), then press Input 2 button
(see #3 on page 5)
• Select an input source to display on all output
ports: Example: Select Input 4 source to display on
all Outputs - Long press Output 4 button (see #2 on
page 5), then long press Input 4 button (see #3 on
page 5)
Menu
Video
Allows you to control various aspects of your display
device and source device.

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Video Switching
To select Input 1 source to display on Output 1 port -
Press the Menu button (see #7 on page 5) select Video,
then press Enter button (see #9 on page 5). Press the Up
button (see #5 on page 5) or Down button (see #8 on page
5) to choose Switching.
Press Enter button to select the next submenu, press the
Up button or Down button to select Output 1.
Press Enter button to select the next submenu, press the
Up button or Down button to select Input 1, then press
Enter button to complete the video switching.

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On/Off
To turn off Output 1 port - Press the Menu button (see #7
on page 5) select Video, then press Enter button (see #9 on
page 5). Press the Up button (see #5 on page 5) or Down
button (see #8 on page 5) to choose On/Off.
Press Enter button to select the next submenu, then the
Up button or Down button to select Output 1.
Press Enter button to select the next submenu, then the
Up button or Down button to select On or Off, then press
Enter button to confirm the changes.

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Audio
There are two sub-menus, Line Out and De-Embed, both
are set to open by default.
Line out allows you to switch and mute the sound.
De-Embed allows you to set the output audio

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EDID
There are four EDID modes, the Matrix is set to Default1.
Example: Set Default1 to Input1- Select EDID from the
main Menu, then press Enter button.
Press Up button or Down button to select Input 1, then
press Enter button.
Press Up button or Down button to select Default 1, then
press Enter button to save the changes.

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Presets
Allows you to save, select, or delete video, audio, EDID
systemconfigurations. Supports up to 8 different presets.

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Setup Interface
Allows you to set Baud rate, DHCP, reboot, and restore
factory settings.
Baud Rate
Default setting: 115200
DHCP
Default setting: Off

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Reboot
Default setting: No
Factory Reset
Default setting: No
Common: Resets Video, Audio, EDID, Setup

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All: Resets video, audio, EDID, Setup, Preset, Name
System Information
Displays system and IP information.
System
Displays company name, device name, and version.

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IP
Displays IP address, Mac address, and DHCP status.

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Remote Control
Users can control the 4x4 HDMI Matrix 4K using the
included IR remote. Point the remote control towards
the built-in IR receiver window located on the front
panel. An optional IR receiver cable is included to
improve IR function in space constrained installations.
Figure 4: Remote Control
1. Standby: Press to place the Matrix in standby mode.
Press again to wake up the Matrix
2. Mute: Turns audio On/Off. Choose the output first,
then press M. Example: To mute output 1 - press
Output 1 button (see #4), then press M

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3. Lock: Press to lock the remote control. Press again
to unlock the remote control
4. Outputselect(1-4): Selects an input sourcetodisplay
on an output port. Example: To select Input 1 source
to display on Output 1 port - Press Output 1 button
(see #4), then press Input 1 button (see #8)
5. All:Selectsoneinputdevicetodisplayon all outputs.
Example: To select Input 2 source to display on all
outputs- Press All button (see #5), then press Input
2 (see #8)
6. X: Turns off an output port. Example: To turn off
display on Output 1 - Press Output 1 button (see
#4), then press X (see #6). To turn on the display,
press Output 1 + X again
7. PTP: Press to assign all inputs and outputs to their
numeric counterparts. Example: Input 1 to Output
1, Input 2 to Output 2, Input 3 to Output 3, Input 4
to Output 4
8. Input select (1-4): Press to select Input 1/2/3/4
9. Next/Last: Switch to the next or previous input
device. Example 1: To switch Output 1 to the next
input device - Press Output 1 button (see #4), then
press >. Example 2: To switch Output 1 to the
previous input device - Press Output 1 button (see
#4), then press <. Note: if the next input device is
inactive it will automatically skip to the next active
input device
10. Left/Right/Up/Down: Menu control buttons.
Navigate the menu options