Green audio Hds 4x1 User manual

HDS 4X1

4x1 HDMI Switcher with ARC

HDS4X1_210601

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User Manual

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HDS 4X1

The HDS 4X1 is a four input to one output HDMI

switcher featuring uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 video

performance in an ultra slim chassis.

The switcher supports built-in ARC processing and

customizable EDID with IR control, RS232 control,

and auto-switching.

Technical Specifications

Video Input

(4) HDMI

Video Input Connector

(4) Female type-A HDMI

Video Output

(1) HDMI

Video Output Connector

(1) Female type-A HDMI

HDMI Input Resolution

Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Dolby Vision, HDR

HDMI Standard

2.0

HDCP Version

2.3

Maximum Resolution

4K60 4:4:4, Dolby Vision, HDR

Audio Output

(1) AUDIO

Audio Output Connector

(1) 3.5mm mini stereo audio jack

Audio Format

PCM

Audio Output Impedance

70 Ohms

Audio Frequency Response

20Hz to 20kHz, ±3dB

Control

(1) IR IN; (1) RS232

Control Connector

(2) 3.5mm mini jack

Bandwidth

18Gbps

Operation Temperature

-5 to +55℃ (+23° to +131°F)

Storage Temperature

-25 to +70℃ (-13° to +158°F)

Relative Humility

10%-90%

Power Supply

Input Power:100V~240V AC; Output: 5V DC 1A

Power Consumption

5W (Max)

Dimension (W*H*D)

194mm x 15mm x 81mm

Net Weight

324g

Preface

Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference

only; the actual product may vary.

This manual is intended for operation instruction only and should not be used for any maintenance or repair.

Trademarks

The product model and logo are trademarked. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are

acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of this publication may be copied or

reproduced without prior written consent.

FCC Statement

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. It has been tested

and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at their

own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.

This manual is only intended to provide installation and operation instruction. It is not intended for any

maintenance or repair.

Safety Precautions

To ensure proper operation, please read all instructions carefully before using this device. Please save this

manual for further reference.

• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future

shipment or repair.

• Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.

• Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical shock or burn and will

void your warranty.

• Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause damage, deterioration or

malfunction.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this product near

water.

• Do not remove the housing of the device, as opening or removing the housing may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards.

• Install the device in a place with adequate ventilation to avoid damage caused by overheating.

• Keep the device away from liquids.

• Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If an object or liquid

falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the device immediately.

• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before

cleaning.

• Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.

• If disposing of the unit, do not burn or mix with general household waste. The device must be disposed

of per local regulations for electronic recycling.

Unpackaging & Pre-Installation

Package Contents

This package contains the following components and accessories:

• 1x switcher

• 2x mounting ears

• 1x RS232 cable (3.5mm to DB9)

• 1x IR receiver

• 1x IR remote

• 1x power supply

Please Recycle

After installation please recycle any unused packaging.

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

①

Auto/Source Button

• Press to switch between input sources

• Press and hold three seconds to switch between manual mode and auto mode

②

Power LED

• Illuminates red when unit is powered on

③

Audio Mode LED

• Illuminates green when de-embedding audio

• Illuminates yellow when in ARC mode

④

Switching Mode LED

• Illuminates green in manual switch mode

• Illuminates yellow in auto-switch mode

⑤

Input 1 - 4 LED

• Illuminates green when there is an HDMI signal present on the corresponding channel

⑥

FIRMWARE

• Micro-USB port for firmware upgrade

FIRMWARE

AUTO

SOURCE AUDIO MODE 1 2 3 4

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Rear Panel

①

IN 1 - 4

• Four type-A female HDMI input ports for connecting HDMI sources

• Input port 4 supports ARC

②

OUT

• Type-A female HDMI output port for connecting an HDMI display or projector

③

AUDIO

• 3.5mm port for analog audio output

④

RS232

• 3.5mm port for controlling switching functions via RS232

⑤

IR IN

• 3.5mm port for controlling switching functions via IR

⑥

EDID

• 4-pin DIP switch for adjusting EDID settings

⑦

DC 5V

• DC port for connecting a 5V DC AC power adapter

Note: Output HDCP compliancy status depends on the input signal. HDCP compliant sources will force HDCP

compliancy on the output.

DC 5VEDIDIR INRS232AUDIOOUT

IN 1 IN 2 IN 3

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Typical System Diagram

Note: The HDS 4X1 should be powered off during the connection of HDMI sources and destinations. This helps

the unit and sources best negotiate resolutions and HDCP compliancy.

Game Console Laptop

STB

5 6 7

Receiver Remote

Central Control

System

Ray-Blu DVD

TV Speaker

HDMI:

Control:

Audio:

RS232:

Operation

Manual Switching

• Set the unit to manual switching mode by pressing the front panel Auto Source button for three

seconds. The Mode LED will illuminate green.

• Manually select the desired HDMI source by pressing the front panel Auto Source button.

Automatic Switching

• Set the unit to automatic switching mode by pressing the front panel Auto Source button for three

seconds. The Mode LED will illuminate yellow.

The switcher follows the below logic when automatically switching:

• Upon detecting a new input/source connection, the switcher will automatically switch to the new

source.

• If an active source is lost or powered down, the switcher will automatically switch to the first sensed

input starting at input 1 and cycling up (1 > 2 > 3 > 4).

• Upon switcher power reboot, the switcher will automatically switch to the last source. If that

input/source connection isn’t present, the switcher will automatically switch to the first sensed input

starting at input 1 and cycling up (1 > 2 > 3 > 4).

1.

IR Remote Control

• Connect an IR receiver to the 3.5mm IR port on the switcher.

• The included IR remote control features three sections: the top section

controls the switcher, and the bottom two sections control the connected

source and display devices provided they support compatible CEC commands.

RS232 Control

• Connect a 3.5mm to DB9 RS232 cable to the 3.5mm RS232 port on the

switcher.

• Verify the control system is configured to the proper RS232 parameters:

o Baud Rate: 9600

o Data bit: 8

o Stop bit: 1

o Parity bit: none

RS232 Commands

• Note: All commands must be ended with “<CR><LF>”.

Signal Switching

Function

Command

Feedback Example

Switch to HDMI input 1

>>HDMI1

<<HDMI1

Switch to HDMI input 2

>>HDMI2

<<HDMI2

Switch to HDMI input 3

>>HDMI3

<<HDMI3

Switch to HDMI input 4

>>HDMI4

<<HDMI4

Enable auto-switching mode

>>AUTO

<<AUTO Switch

Enable manual switching mode

>>MANUAL

<<MANUAL Switch

Source Device Control Passthrough

• Note: The connected devices must support compatible CEC commands.

Function

Command

Feedback Example

Turn on the input source device

>>SRCOn

<<SRCOn

Turn off the input source device

>>SRCOff

<<SRCOff

Play

>>SRCPlay

<<SRCPlay

Pause

>>SRCPause

<<SRCPause

Stop

>>SRCStop

<<SRCStop

Fast Forward x1

>>SRCForward

Fast Rewind x1

>>SRCBackward

<<SRCBackward

Next Section

>>SRCSkipForward

Previous Section

>>SRCSkipBackward

<<SRCSkipBackward

Open the menu setting

>>SRCMenu

Go back

>>SRCBack

Confirm (OK)

>>SRCOk

Exit

>>SRCExit

Up direction

>>SRCUp

Down direction

>>SRCDown

Left direction

>>SRCLeft

Right direction

>>SRCRight

<<SRCRight

Display Device Control

• Note: The connected devices must support compatible CEC commands.

Function

Command

Feedback Example

Turn on the display device, e.g. HDTV

>>TVOn

Turn off the display device, e.g. HDTV

>>TVOff

Volume up

>>TVVOL+

Volume down

>>TVVOL-

Mute

>>TVMUTE

Unmute

<<TVUNMUTE

Audio Selection

Function

Command

Feedback Example

Select ARC audio channel

>>AUDExternal

<<AUDExternal

Select the HDMI audio input channel

>>AUDInternal

System Control

Function

Command

Feedback Example

System reset

>>RESET

Get system information

>>SYSInfo

<<AUDExternal

<< WUH4ARC-H2

<< V1.0.0

<< --------

<<HDMI1

<<Auto Switch

<<AUDExternal

<<EDID0

EDID Management

Predefined EDID Setting

• The rear panel of the HDS 4X1 features a 4-pin dipswitch allowing the selection of predefined EDID

modes.

• Switch position Down = ON (1)

• Switch position Up = OFF (0)

ID

Switch

Status

Video

Audio

0

0000

Pass though

1

0001

1920x1080p@60Hz 4:4:4 RGB 8bit

Stereo

2

0010

1920x1080p@60Hz 4:4:4 RGB 8bit

High Definition

3

0011

1920x1080p@60Hz 4:4:4 RGB 12bit

Stereo

4

0100

1920x1080p@60Hz 4:4:4 RGB 12bit

High Definition

5

0101

3840x2160p@60Hz 4:2:0 RGB 8bit

Stereo

6

0110

3840x2160p@60Hz 4:2:0 RGB 8bit

High Definition

7

0111

3840x2160p@60Hz 4:4:4 RGB 10bit

HDR

Stereo

8

1000

3840x2160p@60Hz 4:4:4 RGB 10bit

HDR

High Definition

9

1001

1280x800@60Hz

Stereo

10

1010

1920x1200@60Hz

Stereo

User Defined EDID Setting

• The HDS 4X1 supports five custom EDID modes that can be user defined and then invoked via the 4-pin

dipswitch. Follow the below process to define the EDID modes.

1. Rename the user defined EDID according to the following format.

EC_xx_xxxx_xxx.bin

l EC: Represents EDID.

l xx: Represents EDID ID. It is 11 - 15.

l xxxx: Represents the video parameter.

l xxx: Represents the audio format.

Example: EC_11_720P_LPCM.bin

2. Power on the switcher and connect the switcher to the PC with USB cable. The PC will

automatically detect a U-disk named “BOOTDISK”.

3. Double-click the U-disk. A file named “READY.TXT” will show.

4. Copy the user defined EDID (such as EC_11_720P_LPCM.bin) to the “BOOTDISK” U-disk.

5. Reopen the U-disk and verify the filename “READY.TXT” has updated and is renamed

“SUCCESS.TXT.” If yes, the user defined EDID was imported into the switcher.

6. Repeat the above steps to copy additional user defined EDIDs to the “BOOTDISK” U-disk.

7. Remove the USB cable and power cycle the switcher.

8. Invoke the new EDID settings using the below switch settings.

ID

Switch Status

11

1011

12

1100

13

1101

14

1110

15

1111

Firmware Upgrade

The HDS 4X1 firmware can be upgraded using the below process. Please note you will need an upgraded copy

of the firmware from the factory prior to this procedure.

1. Prepare the latest upgrade file (.bin) and rename it “USERAPP.bin”.

2. Power on the switcher and connect the switcher to the PC with USB cable. The PC will

automatically detect a U-disk named “BOOTDISK”.

3. Double-click the U-disk. A file named “READY.TXT” will show.

4. Directly copy the latest upgrade file (.bin) to the “BOOTDISK” U-disk.

5. Reopen the U-disk and verify the filename “READY.TXT” has updated and is renamed

“SUCCESS.TXT.”

6. Remove the USB cable.

ARC Mode

• Audio Return Channel (ARC) allows audio from a display to pass “upstream” through an HDMI cable to

an audio processing device, such as an AV amplifier. When ARC mode is active on the switcher, the ARC

stream will pass to the active HDMI source device.

• Please note, only the fourth HDMI input port features ARC.

• The below application shows typical ARC functionality.

DC 5VEDIDIR INRS232AUDIOOUT

IN 1 IN 2 IN 3

Speaker

Speakers

Amplifier

TV

ARC AUDIO:

Troubleshooting

Problems

Potential Causes

Solutions

Colour loss or no video signal

output

Poor or incompatible HDMI cable

Verify the HDMI cable is

connected properly; verify the

cables’ specifications

Splash screen showing on output

video display

Poor or incompatible HDMI cable

Verify the HDMI cable is

connected properly; verify the

cables’ specifications

No switching via a connected

control system

RS232: improper cable connection

Verify the RS232 cable is

connected properly

RS232: improper RS232 codes

and/or communication

parameters

Verify the RS232 control settings

per the RS232 section in this

manual

IR: improper cable connection

Verify the IR cable is connected

properly

Static or unstable video image

Poor or improper grounding

Verify the unit is connected to a

grounded electrical outlet with a

proper earth ground

Warranty & Service

Green Audio Manufacturing warrants electronic products for 3 Years from time of purchase. Our Limited Warranty set forth below is

provided for Green Audio branded products (“Product”) and provided through an authorized reseller as determined by Green Audio.

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This product, when purchased by you and delivered to you in new condition in its original container, is warranted against defects in

materials or workmanship for the period of 3 years after the initial date of purchase from an authorized reseller. Please contact

Green Audio directly should you believe a product to be defective.

Should a product be determined by Green Audio to be defective, Green Audio will, at Green Audio’s sole election, (1) repair the

product with new or comparable rebuilt parts, or (2) replace the Product with a new or refurbished Product or equivalent Product as

determined by Green Audio.

Green Audio may in the future make substitutions or design changes in the same or similar products without notice to you and

without any obligation to make the same or similar changes to your Product.

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