KanexPro HDC-MXB42AC User manual

4x2 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with Audio
Extractor/Scale/ARC/EDID function
VER 1.2

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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...........................................................................................
2. Features.................................................................................................
3. Package Contents...............................................................................
4. Specifications.......................................................................................
5. Operation Controls and Functions......................................................
5.1. Front Panel...................................................................................
5.2. Rear Panel....................................................................................
6. IR Remote...............................................................................................
7. Application Example...........................................................................
8. FAQ........................................................................................................
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1. Introduction
2. Features
☆HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 / HDCP 1.4 and DVI 1.0 compliant
☆Supports 4 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs
☆Video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4
☆Supports 18Gbps uncompressed bandwidth on all HDMI
☆Supports Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HLG
☆Supports extract HDMI input source device audio of OUT A or OUT B
to optical and analog L/R output
☆OUT A and OUT B support 4K to 1080P downscale function
☆Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
☆Supports advanced EDID management including AUTO, COPY and STD
☆Control is via front panel buttons and IR remote
3. Package Contents
①1× 4×2 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switcher
②1× 12V/1A Locking Power Adapter
③2× Mounting Ears
④1× IR Remote
⑤ 1× User Manual
This high performance HDMI Matrix Switcher can switch any of these four
HDMI sources to two HDMI displays. It supports resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz
YCbCr 4:4:4 and HDCP 2.2. It can extract HDMI source device audio to
optical and analog L/R output. It supports 4K→1080P downscale function if
source is 4K but TV only supports up to 1080P. It also supports ARC and
EDID (AUTO/COPY/STD) function. With its 18Gbps bandwidth and the
additional features with latest HDMI standards. Flexible control via front panel
buttons and IR remote.
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4. Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance HDMI 2.0
HDCP Compliance HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
Video Resolution Up to 4K2K@50/60Hz(YCbCr 4:4:4),[email protected] HDMI
3D TV format, etc.
Color Space RGB, YCbCr4:4:4,YCbCr4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0
Color Depth 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit [1080P, 4K30Hz, 4K60Hz (YCbCr 4:2:0)]
8-bit [4K60Hz (YCbCr4:4:4)]
HDMI Audio Formats
PCM2.0/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD,
DTS, DTS-EX,DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master
Audio, DSD
Optical Audio Formats PCM2.0, Dolby Digital / Plus, DTS
L/R Audio Formats PCM2.0CH
(Note: If ARC function is turned on, the audio port will mute.)
Connections
Input Ports 4×HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
Output Ports
2×HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
1×L/R audio out [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
1×OPTICAL audio out [S/PDIF]
Mechanical
620g
Input: AC100~240V 50/60Hz
Output: DC12V/1A
3.8W (max)
0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F
-20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F
ESD Protection Human-body Model: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge),
±4kV (Contact discharge)
Power Supply
Dimensions
Weight
Metal Enclosure
Operating
Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity 20~90% RH (non-condensing)
Power Consumption
Color Black
251mm(W)×105mm(D)×20mm(H)
Housing
Video Bandwidth 18 Gbps
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5. Operation Controls and Functions
Number Function descriptionName
5.1 Front Panel
1 Power LED The blue LED will illuminate when the product is connected
power supply.
IR receiver window. It only receives IR remote signal
from this product.
2 IR
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OUT A button
and LED
Press the OUT A button to select an input source to OUT
A output, the corresponding blue LED will illuminate.
AUTO LED
The blue AUTO LED will illuminate and the AUTO function
will be turned on when you press the OUT A button up to
3seconds, press the OUT A button up to 3 seconds again
will turn off the AUTO function.
AUTO function: Detect input signal source. The AUTO
function is turned on, if an or a few HDMI IN ports are
connected source device, OUT A port will output the
signal from the last connected input source.
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OUT B button
and LED
Press the OUT B button to select an input source to OUT
B output, the corresponding blue LED will illuminate.
AUTO LED
The blue AUTO LED will illuminate and the AUTO function
will be turned on when you press the OUT B button up to
3 seconds, press the OUT B button up to 3 seconds again
will turn off the AUTO function.
AUTO function: Detect input signal source. The AUTO
function is turned on, if an or a few HDMI IN ports are
connected source device, OUT B port will output the
signal from the last connected input source.
5 AUDIO button
▪Press AUDIO button to select extract the input source
audio from OUT A port or OUT B port to optical and analog
L/R output, the corresponding blue LED will illuminate.
▪If ARC function is turned on, press AUDIO button to
select return the audio signal from OUT A or OUT B display
device to optical output, the corresponding blue LED will
illuminate. At this time, the analog L/R port is mute.
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AUTO2 3 4 AUTO2 3 411 BA BA
IR OUT A OUT B AUDIO 4K 1080P ARC
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AUTO STD
DC 12V
SERVICE
EDID
L/R
OUT BOUT A
HDMI IN2 3 41
OPTICAL
COPY
Number Function descriptionName
64k→1080P
button
Press the button to select OUT A or OUT B 4k→1080P
downscale fucntion, the corresponding blue LED will
illuminate. For example, if source is 4K but TV only
supports 1080P, at this time the input resolution with 4K
will downscale to 1080P to TV output.
7 ARC button Turn on / off ARC function. The blue ARC LED will
illuminate when you turn on the ARC function.
5.2 Rear Panel
Number Function descriptionName
1 HDMI IN port HDMI input ports, connect to HDMI source device such
as DVD or PS4 with an HDMI cable.
2HDMI OUT A /
OUT B port
HDMI output ports, connect to HDMI display device such
as TV or Projector with an HDMI cable.
3OPTICAL / L/R
port
Connect to audio output device such as amplifier or
speaker with optical and analog audio cable.
4EDID AUTO /
COPY / STD
AUTO: Compare with Out A and Out B display device’s
EDID information, and then sending the best EDID
information to source device of Out A and Out B. The
source device of Out A and Out B will send the EDID
information again to Out A and Out B display device
output.
COPY: Copy Out A display device’s EDID information to
source device of Out A and Out B. Then the source
device of Out A and Out B will send the EDID information
again to Out A and Out B display device output.
STD: Out A and Out B display device output default 1080P.
5 SERVICE port Firmware update port.
6 DC 12V Plug in 12V/1A adapter to AC wall outlet for power supply.
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6. IR Remote
HDMI Matrix Remote
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AUTO
Output A
1 2 3 4
Output B
A B
Audio
4K/HD
ARC
AUTO 4K/HD
Power on the product or set it to standby mode.
Select input source signal to Out A port output,
the corresponding blue LED on the front panel
will illuminate.
Output A (Output B)
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Select the last or next input source signal to OUT A
port output, the corresponding blue LED on the
front panel will illuminate.
AUTO
Turn on or off AUTO function. The Auto function
is turned on, if an or a few HDMI IN ports are
connected source device, Out A port will output
the signal from the last connected input source.
4K/HD
Select Out A 4k→1080P downscale fucntion.
For example, if source is 4K but TV only supports
1080P, at this time the input resolution with 4K
will downscale to 1080P to TV output
Audio function
Audio
A / B
ARC Turn on / off ARC function.
▪If ARC function is turned on, press Audio A or B button to select return
the audio signal from Out A or Out B display device to optical port
(TOSLINK) output. At this time, the analog L/R port (Audio out) is mute.
▪ If ARC function is turned off, press Audio A or B button to select
extract the input source audio from Out A port or Out B port to
optical port (TOSLINK) and analog L/R port (Audio out) output.
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AUTO STD
DC 12V
SERVICE
EDID
L/R
OUT BOUT A
HDMI IN2 3 41
OPTICAL
COPY
7. Application Example
Amplifier
Speakers
Power Supply
TVTV
DVD or Blu-ray Player
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1. Q: Does this product require an HDMI line length for the connection interface?
A: According to HDMI line length test, HDMI input / output with 4K60Hz YCbCr
4:4:4 is the longest line length up to 8m / 3m.
The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cable is highly recommended.
IR remote sends signal distance for 0~7 meters, and angle is plus-minus 45
degrees.
8. FAQ
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