J-Tech Digital ProAV JTECH-SMX44 User manual

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Hot Line: 1-888-610-2818[US]
USER MANUAL
J-Tech Digital® ProAV®
Seamless 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch
and Four Picture Multiviewer
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-TECH DIGITAL

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Seamless 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch and Four Picture Multiviewer
Operating Instructions
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read
these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please
keep this manual for future reference.
JTECH-SMX44 offers solutions for digital entertainment center, HDTV retail and show site,
HDTV, STB, DVD and projector factory, noise, space and security concerns, data center
control, information distribution, conference room presentation, school and corporate training
environments.
Features
Any one of the 4 sources to any one of the 4 displays.
Seamless switching ensures no switching delay and pictures loss during transitions,
the switching speed is less than 1 second.
Support 2x2 video wall mode.
Any one of the four outputs can be turned off independently.
Each port support both HDMI and DVI inputs.
Support high definiton resolutions, including: 1080p@60Hz@36 b/pixels, 1080i, 720p
and other standard video formats.
With panel button, Remote Control, RS232 Control, IP Control to select the source.
1U rack design, easy installment.
DC 12V 3A power supply.
Unit size:L438XW220XH44 mm.
NOTICE
Our company reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging and any
accompanying documentation without prior written notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications
Package Contents
Panel Descriptions
Connecting and Operating
Typical Application
Control via Remote
Control via RS232
IP Control
Maintenance
Product Service
Trouble Shooting
Warranty
SPECIFICATIONS
PACKING CONTENTS
1). 4x4 Matrix (SX-SMX44) x1
2). Remote Controller x1
3). CD ROM (user manual) x1
4). Power Adapter 12V3A x1
5). Mountain Ears x1
6). IR Cable x1
Operating Temperature Range 0 to +35°C (32 to +95°F)
Operating Humidity Range 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Input Video Signal 0.5-1.0 volts p-p
Input DDC Signal 5 volts p-p (TTL)
Video Format Supported DTV/HDTV: 1080P/1080i/720P/
576P/480P/576i/480i
Audio Format Supported LPCM
Input ports 4xHDMI(standard Type A connector)
Output ports 4xHDMI(standard Type A connector)
Matrix mode 4x4 Seamless switching
Video wall mode 2x2 video wall
Power consumption 24watts(Maximun)
Dimension (mm) L438XW220XH44 mm
Weight 2800g

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
①Power on/off.
②These LED indicates the status of each output selection.
③IR receive window.
④Input button IN1~4: choose the desired input port from ports 1~4.
⑤Output button OUT1~4: choose the desired output port from ports 1~4.
⑥ALL: Press this button to set all the outputs to display with the same input. First press the
“ALL” button then press an input number to confirm the selection.
⑦OFF button: first press “OFF”, then press the corresponding output number or “ALL” to turn
off and turn on the video output.
⑧Matrix mode key and led: the machine will work in matrix mode.
⑨Video Wall mode key and led: the machine will work in video wall mode
⑩Lock button: lock and unlock the function of all the keys, the led will turn red when lock
enabled.
①LAN port.
②RS232 port.
③HDMI input port.
④HDMI output port.
⑤Power input: 12V 3A

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CONNECTING AND OPERATING
1. Connect source devices to input ports of JTECH-SMX44
2. Connect HDMI output port to TV or other HDMI sink devices.
3. Optional: connect RS232 cable from PC RS232 port .
4. Optional: connect an Ethernet cable from the TCP/IP port on the matrix to a local area
network.
5. Connect 12V/3A POWER supply to DC power ocket .
6. Power on the JTECH-SMX44 ,HDMI sources and displays.
Typical Application

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1. Control via remote
①Power on/off.
②Matrix mode button.
③Video wall mode button.
④Output button: Output 1/Output 2/Output 3/ Output 4.
⑤PTP button:
Output 1 display input 1,
Output 2 display input 2,
Output 3 display input 3,
Output 4 display input 4.
⑥Click “X” to close the output port.
For example, click “X” and “output 1” to close output 1, Click “X” and “All” to close all the
outputs.
⑦Input button: Input 1/Input 2/Input 3/Input 4.
⑧Select the input sources under video wall mode.
⑨Boarder setting under video wall mode.

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2. Control via RS232
1) Switch setting
①Matrix mode: select the input port for output 1~4.
②Video wall mode: all the four output will show the different part of the same input source.
③ON: Factory defaults setting is all output is on, the button is green. Click “out1, out2, out3,
out4”, it will turn off, the button will turn red.
④Update: update the working status of JTECH-SMX44
2).Resolution and border setting
Border setting is only effective when working in video wall mode.
①Reset: Click “RESET” to reset to default border setting.

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the border line will decrease in vertical direction
the border line will increase in vertical direction
the border line will decrease in horizontal direction
the border line will increase in horizontal direction
3) IP setting
Click OK button to set IP address for LAN control (for example: 192.168.1.111).
4) Control command format
If user want to write his own control software, below are data format and baud rate setting.
Com port setting:
Baud Rate: 9600 bps
Data bits: 8 bits
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1 bit
Flow control: None

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5) RS232 command
6) Web password reset
The command length is 4 bytes.
rpw+ ‘↙’
“rpw” is the key word , ‘↙’ is carriage return.
When you send the Web password reset command to JTECH-SMX44, if succeed, it will
feedback "rpw", and the web password will be set as "0000000000".
3. IP Control
Note: Use the RJ45 cable to connect with PC, or use RJ45 cable to connect to the
Ethernet router.
1) Double click Netfinder.exe. Click “Search” button to get the device’s IP address.
description
length start index parameters END
0x00 0x77 0x31 0x30 OUTPUT1->INPUT1
0x01 0x77 0x31 0x31 OUTPUT1->INPUT2
0x02 0x77 0x31 0x32 OUTPUT1->INPUT3
0x03 0x77 0x31 0x33 OUTPUT1->INPUT4
0x10 0x77 0x32 0x30 OUTPUT2->INPUT1
0x11 0x77 0x32 0x31 OUTPUT2->INPUT2
0x12 0x77 0x32 0x32 OUTPUT2->INPUT3
0x13 0x77 0x32 0x33 OUTPUT2->INPUT4
0x20 0x77 0x33 0x30 OUTPUT3->INPUT1
0x21 0x77 0x33 0x31 OUTPUT3->INPUT2
0x22 0x77 0x33 0x32 OUTPUT3->INPUT3
0x23 0x77 0x33 0x33 OUTPUT3->INPUT4
0x30 0x77 0x34 0x30 OUTPUT4->INPUT1
0x31 0x77 0x34 0x31 OUTPUT4->INPUT2
0x32 0x77 0x34 0x32 OUTPUT4->INPUT3
0x33 0x77 0x34 0x33 OUTPUT4->INPUT4
0x05 0x55 0x02 0x00~0x03 0x77 power on/off output video
0x05 0x55 0x23 0x00~0x03 0x77 0x4D 0x50
0
x30~0x3
3
0x0D 0x0A select input port when working
in video wall mode
0x05 0x55 0x22 0x00~0x08 0x77 0x82 0x83
0
x30~0x3
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0x0D 0x0A
Resolution setting：
0:720P; 1:1080P;
2:1024X768; 3:1280X1024
4:1360X768 5:1440X900
6:1600X1200 7:1680X1050
8:1920X1200
0x04 0x55 0x02 0x77 status
send（hex） feedback(hex)
0x05 0x55 0x21 0x0D 0x0A0x77
0x05 0x55
0:matrix mode
1:video wall mode
0x00~0x01 0x4D
0
x30~0x3
1
0x44
0x19 0x73 0x0D 0x0A

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2).Click “Web Browser” button. A web browser will be shown. The default password is
"0000000000", input the password and login. The device controller page will be
displayed.
MAINTENANCE
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner of benzine to clean this
unit.
PRODUCT SERVICE
（1）Damage requiring service:
The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
(a) The DC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged;
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit;
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain;
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance;
The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
（2）Servicing Personnel: Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in
these operating instructions.Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
（3）Replacement parts: When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts
specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the
original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other

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Hazards.
（4）Safety check: After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to
confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.
Trouble Shooting
1) What kind of cable should be use ?
CAT5E/6/24AEG/SOLID.
2) Does it output with 3D ?
Sink must support 3D when source is 3D device of source.
3) When 36Bits Deep corlor, what resolution output ?
We suggest set the HDMI output 1080i or 720p.
4) Why transmit distance can’t reach 50m ?
We suggest 1080p 8bit, then can reach 50m.
5) When the sink can’t display the signal, what should We do?
Try to note: When the sink can’t display the signal ,try to connect HDMI transmitter to the
display device, plug the power supply into Transmitter, press the “EDID copy button” and
the light flashes, the EDID data has been from the display device successfully, at least
press ”EDID copy button” for 3 seconds, The EDID will be reset to the default setting.
WARRANTY
Free lifetime technical support from the manufacture and free 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
from J-Tech Digital.

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