gofanco Switch41-HD20 User manual

4x1 HDMI 2.0 Switch with
HDMI ARC & CEC
User's Guide
G4-0094A
P/N: Switch41-HD20

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Important Safety Notices
Please read safety instructions carefully before
installation 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

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• Shut off power and make sure environment
is safe before installation
• Do not plug the HDMI cables in/out when
the device is in use to avoid cable damage.
Make sure they are plugged into the correct
ports
• UsetheincludedDC5Vpoweradapteronly.
Makesurethe specification matches if using
3rd-party DC power adapters
Introduction
The 4x1 HDMI 2.0 Switch allows you to select
and switch between 4 HDMI source devices to
display on 1 HDMI display.
Features
• Allows 4 HDMI source devices to be
switched/routed to 1 display
• Supports 4K @60Hz YUV 4:4:4, HDR, 3D
• Included IR remote control allows you to
select and switch source devices
• Compliant with HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.3 with
18Gbps bandwidth
• Supports ARC and CEC

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PackageContents
• 4x1 HDMI 2.0 Switch with HDMI ARC &
CEC
• Remote controller
• RS232 cable (3.5mm to DB9)
• 2 Mounting ears + 4 mounting screws
• IR Receiver cable
• 4 Plastic pads
• Power adapter
• User's guide
Installation Requirements
1. HDMI source device (computer, DVD
player, XBOX, PS3, etc)
2. HDMI display device (SDTV/Monitor,
HDTV/Monitor, projector, etc.)
3. HDMI cables

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Layout
Figure 1: Front Panel Layout
Figure 2: Rear Panel Layout

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Hardware Installation
1. Power off all devices including your HDMI
source and HDMI display(s).
2. Connect your HDMI source devices to the
Switch'sHDMIInputconnectorswithHDMI
cables (HDMI cables not included).
3. Connect your HDMI display to the Switch's
HDMIouput connector with an HDMIcable
(HDMI cable not included).
4. Optional: Connect the included IR Receiver
cable into the Switch's IR In port. This
connection is needed only if device control
is required using the included Remote
Controller.
5. Plug the included power adapter into the
Switch's Power Jack, then plug the power
adapter into a reliable power source.
6. Power on all connected devices.
7. The Switch is ready for use.

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Connection Diagram
The diagram shows the moset typical input and
output devices used with the switch.

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Auto/Source Button Control
Manual Switching
When manual switching mode is enabled, the
switching mode LED will be green. Simply press
the Auto/Source button to switch to the next
input device.
Automatic Switching
To enable automatic switching mode, press and
holddowntheAuto/Sourcebutton for 3 seconds.
The switching mode LED will turn to yellow
color.
Auto Switching Modes
•New Input: When a new input is detected,
the switcher will automatically switch to it
•Reboot: When the switcher is power cycled,
the last active HDMI device will be the
active device. If the last active HDMI device
is not available, the switcher will
automatically switch to the first available
source device starting with HDMI Input 1
•Source Removed: When an active source
device is removed, the switcher will
automatically switch to the first available
active input starting with HDMI Input 1

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Remote Controller
Figure 3: Remote Controller

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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.
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.
RS232 Commands
Default settings: Baud rate: 9600, Data bit: 8,
Stop bit: 1, Parity bit: none.
Notes
• In Commands column, "["and"]" are
included for easy reading and do not need
to be typed in the actual command string
• End the command string with the ending
symbols "." or ","
• Type carefully, the commands are case
sensitive
• All commands must end with <CR><LF>

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Signal Switching
Source Device Control
• The input source device must support CEC
• HDMI Input 4 doesn't support CEC IR
Remote control commands

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Source Device Control Continued
Display Device Control

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Audio Selection
System Control

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EDID Management
Embedded EDID Settings
The 4-pin DIP switch controls the embedded
EDID settings.

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FAQ & Solutions
Q: There is no video output or audio and
video display is not normal.
A: 1) Check the power adapter connection and
make sure the Switch's Power LED is on.
2) Check whether the HDMI cables are
connected properly.
3) Check the TV is set to the correct HDMI
input.
Q: The display is unstable or pixilated.
A: 1) Check whether the HDMI cables are
connected properly.
2) Connect the HDMI source directly to the
TV for proper connection.
3) Try different HDMI cables.

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Specifications

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