imoware HMV221-4K User manual

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Imoware HMV221-4K
4K60 2x1 Multiviewer
Seamless UHD Video Switcher
VER 1.2

The information contained in this document is non-contractual and is subject to change without notice
Thank you for purchasing this product
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before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual
for future reference.
Surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged
by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lighting strikes, etc. Use of surge
protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the
life of your equipment.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction. .........................................................................................
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2. Features. ...............................................................................................
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3. Package Contents. ..............................................................................
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4. Specifications. ......................................................................................
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5. Operation Controls and Functions......................................................
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5.1 Front Panel. .....................................................................................
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5.2 Rear Panel.......................................................................................
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5.3 IR Pin Definition. ..............................................................................
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6. IR Remote..............................................................................................
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7. EDID Settings. ........................................................................................
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8. Video & Audio ......................................................................................
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9. Multiview...............................................................................................
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10. OSD Menu Navigation. ......................................................................
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11. Controller Software Operation Guide ..............................................
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11.1 Installation & Connection............................................................
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The information contained in this document is non-contractual and is subject to change without notice
11.2 Controller Main Interface. ...........................................................
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12. RS-232 Command ..............................................................................
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13. Application Example. ........................................................................
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1. Introduction
This 4K60 2x1 Multiviewer Seamless UHD Video Switcher was developed
for the purpose of supporting higher output resolution (4K@60) for multiple
sources on a single screen. It can combine two video signals onto a single
UHD or HD displayer. The user can manage each input, and create
combinations of the two inputs on a single display, as well as adjust the
position of either input.
This product supports 4 display modes, within the mode range, users can
freely switch 2-channel HD input signals. It can realize single screen display
and multiview display on a single screen.
This device supports full range of input video resolutions up to 4K@60 (RB)
and audio RCA /Optical de-embedding supported for external audio distribution
systems.
This device can be controlled via front panel buttons, IR remote, OSD menu
navigation, Controller software, RS-232 commands.
2. Features
☆HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.x compliant
☆Support 18Gbps video bandwidth
☆Input and output resolutions support up to 4K2K@60 4:4:4
☆Support LPCM, AC3, DD+, DTS, DTS-HD, up to 7.1 audio channel
☆Seamless switching between input channels and combined multiple
images on single UHD monitor
☆Up to 4 display modes: SINGLE, PIP, PBP (1), PBP (2)
☆Audio de-embedding via analog and optical fiber audio ports
☆Support volume control and independent audio selection
☆Advanced EDID management
☆Control via front panel buttons, IR remote, OSD menu navigation,
Controller software, RS-232 commands
☆Compact design for easy and flexible installation

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3. Package Contents
①1 x 4K60 2x1 Multiviewer Seamless UHD Video Switcher
②1 x IR Remote
③1 x 3pin-3.81mm Phoenix Connector (male)
④1 x 38KHz IR Wideband Receiver Cable (1.5 meters)
⑤2 x Mounting Ears
⑥4 x Machine Screws (KM3*4)
⑦1 x 12V/1A Locking Power Adapter
⑧1 x User Manual
4. Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance
HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.2 / 1.x
Video Bandwidth
18Gbps
Video Resolution
Up to 4K2K@60 4:4:4
IR Level
5Vp-p
IR Frequency
38KHz
Color Space
RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0
Color Depth
8bit
AudioFormats
HDMI: PCM2.0/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital/Plus, DTS, DTSHigh Res
Analog audio [3.5mm L/R]: PCM2.0
SPDIF (OPTICAL): Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, PCM2.0
Note: It does not support HBR audio.
ESD Protection
Human body model —±8kV (Air-gap discharge) &
±4kV (Contact discharge)

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Connection
Input ports
2 x HDMI IN [TypeA, 19-pin female]
Output ports
1 x HDMI OUT [TypeA, 19-pin female]1 x
L/R OUTPUT [RCA]
1 x OPTICAL OUTPUT [S/PDIF]
Control ports
1 x RS-232 [3pin-3.81mm phoenix connector]1 x IR
EXT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Mechanical
Housing
Metal Enclosure
Color
Black
Dimensions
175mm [W] x 100mm [D] x 30mm [H]
Weight
497g
Power Supply
Input: AC 100 - 240V 50/60Hz
Output: DC 12V/1A (US/EU standard, CE/FCC/UL certified)
PowerConsumption
4.56W (Max)
Operating
Temperature
32 - 104°F / 0 - 40°C
StorageTemperature
-4 - 140°F / -20 - 60°C
Relative Humidity
20 - 90% RH (no-condensing)

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5. Operation Controls and Functions
5.1 Front Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Power button
▪Short press this button to power on the device.
▪Long press this button for 1 seconds to enter the standbymode.
2
Power LED
The Power LED will light in green when the product ispowered on, and
red when the product is on standby.
3
Input 1-2 LEDs
Input signal indicator lights.
In single screen display mode, when the HDMI OUTPUT port outputsthe
signal from the HD 1/2 port, thecorresponding greenLED will be on.
Inmultiview mode, all input signal LEDs will light in green.
4
IR Window
IR signal receiving window.
5
INPUT button
Input source switching button, only available in single screendisplay
mode.
6
Multiview
button
Multiview display mode switching button.
▪Short press this button to circularly select:
SINGLE - PIP - PBP (1) - PBP (2) .
▪Long press this button for 3 seconds to reset the Multiview Switch to
default settings (PIP, big window is HDMI 1 and small window is HDMI2)
7
RES button
Output resolution switching button.
▪Short press the RES button, the OSD will display the currentoutput
resolution of the HDMI OUTPUT port. Short press the RES button
again before the OSD disappears to circularly switch the output
resolution (Please refer to the output resolution list of “8. Video &
Audio”).
▪Long press the RES button for 3 seconds to switch the outputresolution
to 720P60.

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5.2 Rear Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
L/R port
PCM2.0Analog audio output port.
2
OPTICAL port
Optical fiber digital audio output port.
3
HDMI OUTPUT
port
HDMI signal output port, connected to HDMI display devicesuch as
TV or Monitor with HDMI cable.
4
HD 1-2
INPUT ports
HDMI signal input ports, connected to HDMI source devicesuch as
DVD or Set-top box with HDMI cable.
5
RS-232 port
3-pin phoenix connector, connected to a PC or control systemfor serial
port upgrade or RS-232 command control.
6
IR EXT port
IR signal receiving port, connected with 38KHz IR Receivercable.
If the IR signal receiving window of the unit is blocked or theunit is
installed in a closed area out of infrared line of sight, the IR receiver
cable can be inserted to the “IR EXT” port toreceive the IR remote
signal.
7
DC 12V
DC 12V/1A power input port.
5.3 IR Pin Definition
IR Receiver pin’s definition is as below:
IR RECEIVER IR Signal
Power
Grounding
IR Receiver

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6. IR Remote
①Power on or Standby: Press this button to power on the switcher or set ittostandby mode.
②Baud: Press this button to pop up OSD menu, then circularly select the baud rate: 115200,
57600, 38400, 19200, 9600
③Multiview display mode buttons: Press these buttons to select the displaymode:
SINGLE - PIP - PBP (1) - PBP (2).
④WIN1: These buttons are available in all modes.
In single screen display mode, press HD1/HD2/ button to directly/circularly select input
source for the WIN1 screen, and the corresponding input LED onthe front panel will light in
green.
In PIP / PBP(1) / PBP(2) display mode, press HD1/HD2/ button to directly/circularly
select input source for the WIN1 screen, and both input LEDs onthe front panel will light in
green.
⑤WIN2: These buttons are unavailable in single screen display mode.
In PIP / PBP(1) / PBP(2) mode, press HD1/HD2/ button to directly/circularly select
input source for the WIN2 screen, and both input LEDs onthe front panel will light in
green.
⑥SET:
In PIP mode, press POS to change the position of sub window; press SIZE to
zoom in / out the size of sub window.
In PBP(1) / PBP(2) mode, press 16:9 to switch the aspect ratio between 16:9 and FULL.
⑦AUDIO: Press A-IN to switch between the two HDMI input audio sources.
Press Mute to mute / unmute the audio output. Press VOL- / VOL+ to increase / decrease the
audio output volume.
⑧Resolution: Press 4K, 1080P, 720P or XGA to select output resolution.
⑨EDID: Press 4K2.0, 4K5.1, 2K2.0 or COPY to select EDID mode.

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7. EDID Settings
User can select following EDID modes via RS-232 commands or Controller
software.
No.
EDID Mode
No.
EDID Mode
1
4K60-2.0CH
11
1680x1050-2.0CH
2
4K60-5.1CH
12
1600x1200-2.0CH
3
4K60-7.1CH
13
1440x900-2.0CH
4
4K30-2.0CH
14
1360x768-2.0CH
5
4K30-5.1CH
15
1280x1024-2.0CH
6
4K30-7.1CH
16
1024x768-2.0CH
7
1080P-2.0CH
17
720P-2.0CH
8
1080P-5.1CH
18
AUTO
9
1080P-7.1CH
19
USER1
10
1920x1200-2.0CH
8. Video & Audio
The switcher supports multiple resolution video input up to 3840x2160@60,
and supports multiple audio formats such as LPCM, AC3, DD+, DTS, DTS-
HD, up to 7.1 channel pass through function via HDMI cable.
User can control the volume of audio in LPCM format.
The switcher supports following video output resolutions via a powerful
scaling engine.
No.
Output Resolution
No.
Output Resolution
1
4096x2160p 60Hz
8
1920x1080p 60Hz
2
4096x2160p 50Hz
9
1920x1080p 50Hz
3
3840x2160p 60Hz
10
1360x768p 60Hz
4
3840x2160p 50Hz
11
1280x800p 60Hz
5
3840x2160p 30Hz
12
1280x720p 60Hz
6
3840x2160p 25Hz
13
1280x720p 50Hz
7
1920x1200p 60Hz RB
14
1024x768 60Hz

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9. Multiview
The switcher supports 4 categories of multiview display modes:
SINGLE, PIP, PBP (1), PBP (2)
Users can select different operations for different multiview modes as
following:
SINGLE: Inputs selection
PIP: Inputs selection, Sub window size and position selection
PBP (1), PBP (2): Inputs selection,
Display mode selection, Display aspect selection
Multiview window distributions are as following:
SINGLE PIP PBP (1) PBP (2)
User can select multiview display modes via IR remote, RS-232 commands
or Controller software.
10. OSD Menu Navigation
Atotal of four buttons on the IR Remote are used for audio setting on OSD
menu navigation, including Baud, Mute, VOL-, VOL+.
Menu contents are as follows:
Baud
Baud rate
115200
115200,57600,38400,
19200,9600
Mute
Audio Mute
OFF
ON, OFF
VOL-/VOL+
Audio Volume
100
0..100

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11. RS-232 Command
The product also supports RS-232 command control. Connect the RS-232
port of the product to a PC with an RS-232 to USB serial cable. Then open a
Serial Command tool on PC to send ASCII commands to control the product.
The ASCII command list about the product is shown as below.
ASCII Commands
Serial port protocol. Baud rate: 115200 (default); Data bits: 8bit; Stop bits:1; Check bit: 0
x - Parameter 1; y - Parameter 2; ! - Delimiter
Command Code
Function Description
Example
Feedback
Default
System Setting
help!
List all commands
help!
r type!
Get device model
r type!
2x1 HDMI Multiviewer
r fw version!
Get Firmware version
r fw version!
MCU FW version
x.xx.xx
SCALER FW version
x.xx.xx
power z!
Power on/off the device,z=0~1
(z=0 power off, z=1 power on)
power 1!
Power on
System Initializing...
Initialization Finished!
MCU FW version
x.xx.xx
SCALER FW version
x.xx.xx
r power!
Get current power state
r power!
power on/power off
reboot!
Reboot the device
reboot!
Reboot…
System Initializing...
Initialization Finished!
MCU FW version
x.xx.xx
SCALER FW version
x.xx.xx
reset!
Reset to factory defaults
reset!
Reset to factory
defaults
System Initializing...
Initialization Finished!
MCU FW version
x.xx.xx
SCALER FW version
x.xx.xx

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Command Code
Function Description
Example
Feedback
Default
Output Setting
s output res x!
Set Output Resolution (x=1~14)
1. 4096x2160p60,
2. 4096x2160p50,
3. 3840x2160p60,
4. 3840x2160p50,
5. 3840x2160p30,
6. 3840x2160p25,
7. 1920x1200p60RB,
8. 1920x1080p60,
9. 1920x1080p50,
10.1360x768p60,
11.1280x800p60,
12.1280x720p60,
13.1280x720p50,
14. 1024x768p60,
s output res 3!
out resolution:
3840x2160p60
3840x2160p
60
r output res!
Get output resolution
r output res!
out resolution:
3840x2160p60
s output hdcp x!
set output hdcp (x=1~3)
1. HDCP 1.4
2. HDCP 2.2
3. HDCP OFF
s output hdcp 2!
output HDCP:
HDCP 1.4
HDCP 1.4
r output hdcp!
Get output hdcp status.
r output hdcp!
output HDCP:
HDCP 1.4
s output vka x!
Set output video keep active
pattern. (x=1~2)
1. black screen
2. blue screen
s output vka 1!
output VKA pattern:
black screen
black screen
r output vka!
Get output video keep active
pattern.
r output vka!
output VKA pattern:
black screen
s output itc x!
Set output video mode (x=1~2)
1: video mode
2: pc mode
s output itc 1!
output ITC:
video mode
video mode
r output itc!
Get output video mode
r output itc!
output ITC:
videomode

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Command Code
Function Description
Example
Feedback
Default
EDID Setting
s input EDID x!
Set HDMI input EDID mode
(x=1~19)
1. 4K2K60_444,Stereo Audio 2.0
2. 4K2K60_444,Dolby/DTS 5.1
3. 4K2K60_444,HD Audio 7.1
4. 4K2K30_444,Stereo Audio 2.0
5. 4K2K30_444,Dolby/DTS 5.1
6. 4K2K30_444,HD Audio 7.1
7. 1080P,Stereo Audio 2.0
8. 1080P,Dolby/DTS 5.1
9. 1080P,HD Audio 7.1
10.1920x1200,Stereo Audio 2.0
11.1680x1050,Stereo Audio 2.0
12.1600x1200,Stereo Audio 2.0
13.1440x900,Stereo Audio 2.0
14.1360x768, Stereo Audio 2.0
15.1280x1024,Stereo Audio 2.0
16.1024x768, Stereo Audio 2.0
17.720p,Stereo Audio 2.0
18.copy from HDMI out
19.USER1
s input EDID 1!
input EDID:4K2K
60_444, Stereo
Audio 2.0
4K2K60_
444,Stereo
Audio 2.0
r input EDID!
Get input EDID mode
r input EDID!
input EDID:4K2K60
_444, Stereo Audio
2.0
s edid user1 00
FF FF …!
Set user1 EDID data
s edid user1 00
FF FFFF FF …!
user1 EDID data:
0
0 FF FF FF FF FF
FF 00 ………
r edid user1!
Get user1 EDID data
r edid user1!
user1 EDID data:
00 FF FF FF FF FF
FF 00 ………
Audio Setting
s output audio x!
Set output audio source (x=0~4)
0. follow window 1 selected
source
1. HDMI 1 input audio
2. HDMI 2 input audio
3. HDMI 3 input audio
4. HDMI 4 input audio
s output audio 0!
output audio: follow
window 1
selected source
output audio:
follow
window 1
selected
source
r output audio!
Get output audio source
r output audio!
output audio: follow
window 1 video
s output audio
vol+!
Increase output audio volume
s output audio
vol+!
output audio
volume: 50
s output audio
vol-!
Decrease output audio volume
s output audio
vol-!
output audio
volume: 50
s output audio
vol x!
Set output audio volume value
(x=0~100)
s output audio
vol 30!
output audio
volume: 30
100

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Command Code
Function Description
Example
Feedback
Default
r output audio
vol!
Get output audio volume
r output audio
vol!
output audio
volume: 30
s output audio
mute x!
Set output audio mute on/off
(x=0~1)
0. mute off
1. mute on
s output audio
mute 0!
output audio
mute: off
off
r output audio
mute!
Get output audio mute on/off
r output audio
mute!
output audio
mute: off
Single Screen Mode Setting
s auto switch x!
Enable/disable auto switch
feature(x=0~1)
0. Disable auto switch
1. Enable auto switch
s auto switch 0!
auto switch off
auto switch
off
r auto switch!
Get auto switch feature
r auto switch!
auto switch off
s in source x!
Route input source to output
(1~2)
1. HDMI 1
2. HDMI 2
s in source 1!
HDMI 1
HDMI 1
r in source!
Get output selected input
source
r in source!
HDMI 1
Multi-viewer Mode Setting
s multiview x!
Set multi-viewer display mode
(x=1~3)
1. single screen
2. PIP
3. PBP
s multiview 1!
single screen
single screen
r multiview!
Get multi-viewer display mode
r multiview!
single screen
s window x in y!
Select one input for one display
window for the current Multiview
mode.
(x=1~2)
1. window 1
2. window 2
(y=1~2)
1. HDMI 1
2. HDMI 2
s window 1 in 1!
window 1 select
HDMI 1
r window x in!
Get windows selected input
source (x=0~2)
0. ALL
1. window 1
2. window 2
r window 1 in!
window 1 select
HDMI 1

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Command Code
Function Description
Example
Feedback
Default
s window x
border y!
Set the border mode of the
specified window.
(x=1~2)
1. window 1
2. window 2
(y=0~1)
0. off
1. on
s window 1
border 1!
window 1 border
on
off
r window x
border!
Get the border mode of windows
(x=0~2)
0. ALL
1. window 1
2. window 2
r window 1
border!
window 1 border
on
s window x
bordercolor y!
Set the border color of the
specified window.
(x=1~2)
1. window 1
2. window 2
(y=1~9)
1. BLACK
2. RED
3. GREEN
4. BLUE
5. YELLOW
6. MEGENTA
7. CYNA
8. WHITE
9. GRAY
s window 1
border color 1!
window 1 border
color:BLACK
YELLOW
r window x
border color!
Get the border color of windows
(x=0~2)
0. ALL
1. window 1
2. window 2
r window 1
border color!
window 1 border
color:BLACK
s PIP Hstart
Vstart Hsize
Vsize!
Set PIP window to user define
mode
Hstart=(1~100)
Vstart=(1~100)
Hsize=(1~100)
Vsize=(1~100)
NOTE:Hstart+Hsize<=101,
Vstart+Vsize<=101
s PIP 10 10 20
20!
PIP 10 10 20 20

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Command Code
Function Description
Example
Feedback
Default
s PIP position x!
Set PIP window position (x=1~5)
1. Left Top
2. Left Bottom
3. Right Top
4. Right Bottom
5. user
s PIP position 3!
PIP on right top
PIP on right
top
r PIP position!
Get PIP window position
r PIP position!
PIP on right top
s PIP size x!
Get PIP window size (x=1~4)
1. small
2. middle
3. large
4. user
s PIP size 3!
PIP size: large
PIP size:
large
r PIP size!
Get PIP window size
r PIP size!
PIP size: large
s PBP mode x!
Set PBP windows display mode
(x=1~2)
1. PBP mode 1
2. PBP mode 2
s PBP mode 1!
PBP mode 1
PBP mode 1
r PBP mode!
Get PBP windows display mode
r PBP mode!
PBP mode 1
s PBP aspect x!
Set PBP windows display aspect
ratio (x=1~2)
1. Full screen
2. 16:9
s PBP aspect 1!
PBP aspect:
full screen
PBP aspect:
full screen
r PBP aspect!
Get PBP windows display
aspect ratio
r PBP aspect!
PBPaspect:
full screen

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12. Application Example