KanexPro HDMX42-18G User manual

HDMX42-18G
4K UHD+ 4×2 HDMI® Matrix
4K/60Hz 4x2 HDMI® 2.0 Matrix Switcher
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MPN: HDMX42-18G

HDMX42-18G
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
rain, moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through
any openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage
parts inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to buildingsurfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the
PSU if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow
any weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow
for sufficient space for air to circulate around theunit.
CONTENTS

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1. Introduction .........................................................1
2. Applications.........................................................1
3. Package Contents ............................................1
4. System Requirements........................................2
5. Features ................................................................2
6. Operation Controls and Functions.................. 3
6.1 Front Panel................................................ 3
6.2 Rear Panel ................................................ 4
6.3 Remote Control....................................... 4
6.4 IR Cable Pin Assignments ..................... 5
6.5 RS-232 Protocol........................................ 5
6.6 RS-232 and Telnet Commands ........... 6
6.7 Telnet Control ........................................10
6.8 WebGUI Control....................................11
6.8.1 Device Discovery APP......................11
6.8.2 WebGUI Control Page.....................12
7. Connection Diagram........................................17
8. Specifications ......................................................18
8.1 Technical Specifications.....................18
8.2 Video Specifications............................ 19
9. Acronyms..............................................................20

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1. INTRODUCTION
The KanexPro HDMX42-18G is an easy to use, cost-effective 4K/60Hz
with 4:4:4, 16-bit Deep Color, HDR (High Dynamic Range) and HD
audio formats based on HDMI 2.0 specs. Designed with 4-inputs and 2-
outputs. For swift switching and routing of any HDMI sources such as
laptops, Blu-ray players, and 4K based Apple TV to any four displays.
This matrix switcher is HDCP 2.2 compliant and supports 4K@60Hz, 4:2:0
video. it can be controlled via front panel buttons, IR remote and
RS232 commands.
EDID Management & Control
Five pre-defined internal EDIDs and two external EDID options are
available for EDID management. The unit provides intuitive front panel
controls as well as RS-232, Telnet, WebGUI and IR remote control
options.
Applications:
Ideal for classrooms, corporate offices, retail stores and home theaters
where there is a need to route four HDMI sources to four displays.
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 1×4 by 2 HDMI Matrix
• 1×Remote Control (CR-155)
• 1×IR Extender Cable
• 1×5V/2.6A DC Power Adaptor
• 1×Operation Manual

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3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• HDMI source equipment such as media players, video game
consoles or set-top boxes.
• HDMI receiving equipment such as HDTVs, monitors or audio
amplifiers.
• The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cables is highly
recommended.
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4. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
4.1 Front Panel
①IR WINDOW: Accepts IR signals from the included IR
remote for control of this unit only.
②POWER: Press this button to power on the unit or place it into
stand- by mode.
Note: Ethernet and RS-232 remain active while the unit is in
stand- by mode.
③POWER LED: This LED will illuminate GREEN to indicate the unit
is on and receiving power. When the unit is in stand-by mode
the LED will illuminate RED.
④HDMI OUT A~B: Press either of these buttons to sequentially
switch through the available inputs for the associated output.
⑤HDMI OUT LEDs 1~4: The LED in each column will illuminate
GREEN to indicate which source is currently selected for each
output.
⑥HDMI IN 1: Connect to HDMI source equipment such as a
media player, game console or set-top box. DVI sources are
also supported with the use of an HDMI to DVI adapter.
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HDMI IN / OUT
A B
POWER
A B
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
HDMI IN
1
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4.2 Rear Panel
①HDMI IN 2~4 : Connect to HDMI source equipment such as a
media player, game console or set-top box. DVI sources are
also supported with the use of an HDMI to DVI adapter.
②HDMI OUT A~B: Connect to HDMI TVs, monitors or amplifiers
for digital video and audio output. DVI displays are also
supported with the use of an HDMI to DVI adapter.
③ERVICE: This slot (USB 2.0) is reserved for firmware update use
only.
④ONTROL: Connect directly, or through a network switch, to
your PC/laptop to control the unit via Telnet/WebGUI.
⑤RS-232: Connect directly to your PC/laptop to send RS-
232 commands to control the unit.
⑥IR IN: Connect to the provided IR Extender to extend the IR control
range of the unit. Ensure that the remote being used is within direct
line-of-sight of the IR Extender.
⑦DC 5V: Plug the 5V DC power adapter into the unit and connect
it to an AC wall outlet for power.
4.3 Remote Control
①POWER: Press this button to power on the unit or
place it into stand-by mode.
②A1~A4 & B1~B4: Press these buttons to change
the routing of outputs A & B.
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HDMI IN
3
HDMI OUT
SERVICE CONTROL
RS-232 IR IN DC 5V
2
4
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4.4 IR Cable Pin Assignments
IR Signal
Power
Ground
4.5 RS-232 Protocol
►
◄
Baud Rates: 115200bps
Data Bits: 8
Parity Bits: None
Stop Bit: 1
Flow Control: None
5
IR Extender
UNIT
Pin
Definition
1
NC
2
TxD
3
RxD
4
NC
5
GND
6
NC
7
NC
8
NC
9
NC
REMOTE SYSTEM
Pin
Definition
1
NC
2
RxD
3
TxD
4
NC
5
GND
6
NC
7
NC
8
NC
9
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4.6 RS-232 and Telnet Commands
COMMAND
DESCRIPTION AND PARAMETERS
HELP
Displays all available commands.
?
Displays all available commands.
P0
Turn unit’s power off. (Stand-by mode)
P1
Turn unit’s power on.
INNAME N1 N2
Set the name of input N1 to N2.
N1 = 1~4 [Input number]
N2 = {name} [8 characters max]
INNAME N1
Show the input name of N1.
N1 = 1~4 [Input number]
INNAME
Show the names of all inputs.
OUTNAME N1 N2
Set the name of output N1 to N2.
N1 = A~B [Output letter]
N2 = {name} [8 characters max]
OUTNAME N1
Show the name of output N1.
N1 = A~B [Output letter]
OUTNAME
Show the names of all outputs.
A N1
Set the input to be routed to output A.
N1 = 1~4 [Input number]
A
Show the current input routing for output A.
B N1
Set the input to be routed to output B.
N1 = 1~4 [Input number]
B
Show the current input routing for output B.
OUT N1
Set a single input to be routed to both
outputs (A & B).
N1 = 1~4 [Input number]
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COMMAND
DESCRIPTION AND PARAMETERS
OUT
Show the current input routing for both
outputs.
SOURCEDET
Show all source information.
SINKINFO
Show all sink information.
HDCPIN N1 N2
Set the HDCP mode for input N1.
N1 = 1~4 [Input number]
Available values for N2:
0 [Standard]
1 [Apple Mode]
HDCPIN N1
Show the HDCP settings for input N1.
N1 = 1~4 [Input number]
HDCPIN
Show all current HDCP input settings.
EDIDMODE N1
Set the EDID mode.
Available values for N1:
0 [Appoint]
1 [All]
EDIDMODE
Show the current EDID mode setting.
EDIDALL N1
Set the EDID to use in “All” mode.
Available values for N1:
0 [SINK A]
1 [SINK B]
2 [720P]
3 [1080P]
4 [4K_3G]
5 [4K_Y420]
6 [4K_6G]
EDIDALL
Show the current EDID selection for “All”
mode.
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COMMAND
DESCRIPTION AND PARAMETERS
EDIDIN N1 N2
Set the EDID to use in “Appoint” mode. N1 =
1~4 [Input number]
Available values for N2: 0
[SINK A]
1 [SINK B]
2 [720P]
3 [1080P]
4 [4K_3G]
5 [4K_Y420]
6 [4K_6G]
EDIDIN N1
Show the current EDID selection for input N1
in “Appoint” mode.
EDIDIN
Show the current EDID selections for all inputs
in “Appoint” mode.
FADEFAULT
Reset the unit to the factory defaults.
REBOOT
Reboot the unit.
VER
Show the unit’s current firmware version.
IPCONFIG
Show the current IP configuration.
SIPADDR N1
Set the static IP Address.
N1 = X.X.X.X [X = 0~255]
SNETMASK N1
Set the Ethernet netmask.
N1 = X.X.X.X [X = 0~255]
SGATEWAY N1
Set the Ethernet gateway.
N1 = X.X.X.X [X = 0~255]
HTTPPORT N1
Set the HTTP port.
N1 = 0~65535
TELNETPORT N1
Set the Telnet port.
N1 = 0~65535
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COMMAND
DESCRIPTION AND PARAMETERS
IPMODE N1
Set the current IP address mode.
Available values for N1:
0 [Static IP]
1 [DHCP]
READMAC
Show the unit’s MAC address.
UPDATE
Update firmware.
Note: Commands will not be executed unless followed by a carriage
return. Commands are not case-sensitive.
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4.7 Telnet Control
Before attempting to use Telnet control, please ensure that both the unit and
the PC/Laptop are connected to the same active networks.
To access Telnet in Windows 7, click on the “Start” menu and type “cmd” in the
search field, then press “Enter”. Under Windows XP go to the “Start” menu, click
on “Run”, type “cmd” then press “Enter”. Under Mac OS X, go to
“Go→Applications→Utilities→Terminal”. See below for reference.
Once in the CLI (Command Line Interface) type “Telnet” followed by the IP
address of the unit and “23”, then hit “Enter”.
This will connect us to the unit we wish to control. Type “help” to list the available
commands.
Notes:
•Commands will not be executed unless followed by a carriage return.
Commands are not case-sensitive.
•If the IP address is changed then the IP address required for Telnet access will
also change accordingly.
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4.8 WebGUI Control
4.8.1 Device Discovery APP
Please obtain the “Device Discovery” software from your authorized dealer and
save it in a directory where you can easily find it.
Connect the unit and your PC/Laptop to the same active network and execute
the “Device Discovery” software. Click on “Find Devices on Network” and a list of
devices connected to the local network
will show up indicating their current IP address. (The unit’s default IP address is
192.168.1.50)
By clicking on one of the listed devices you will be presented with the network
details of that particular device.
•IP Mode: If you choose, you can alter the static IP network settings for the device,
or switch the unit into DHCP mode to automatically obtain proper network
settings from a local DHCP server. To switch to DHCP mode, please select DHCP
from the IP mode drop-down, then click “Save” followed by “Reboot”.
•WebGUI: Once you are satisfied with the network settings, you may use them
to connect via Telnet or WebGUI. The network information window
provides a convenient link to launch the WebGUI directly.
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4.8.2 WebGUI Control Page
All functions, including power, input selection, EDID management, HDCP
management, Ethernet settings, and reset/firmware functions, are presented on a
single web page to allow for intuitive operation. The individual functions will be
introduced in the following sections.
1. Power
The unit can be powered on or off (stand-by mode) from this tab.
2. Routing
This tab allows for the selection of the input source for each output. Four HDMI inputs and
two HDMI outputs are available for selection.
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3. EDID
This tab controls EDID management for the unit. All inputs can share
the same assigned EDID, or each input can have a discrete EDID
assigned to it.
•ALL: Selecting the “ALL” mode will send the selected EDID to all
inputs.
•APPOINT: Selecting the “APPOINT” mode allows for each input to
have a different EDID assigned to it.
The available EDID options are:
•SINK A: EDID is passed from the currently connected display
•SINK B: EDID is passed from the currently connected display
•8/2D/PCM/720p: 720p@60Hz, 8-bit & LPCM2.0
•8/2D/PCM/1080p: 1080p@60Hz, 8-bit & LPCM2.0
•8/2D/PCM2/4K 3G: 4K@30Hz, 8-bit & LPCM2.0
•8/2D/PCM2/4K Y420: 4K@60Hz (4:2:0), 8-bit & LPCM 2.0
•8/2D/PCM/4K 6G: 4K@60Hz (4:4:4), 8-bit & LPCM2.0
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4. HDCP Control
This tab allows for the HDCP mode to be switched between “Standard”
and “Apple” mode. “Apple” mode allows for the display of non-
HDCP required content from Apple, and similar, devices on non-HDCP
displays. This setting can be assigned individually to each input.
5. Naming
This tab allows for the renaming of the four HDMI input ports and the
two HDMI output ports. Please click the “SAVE” button to store the
changes.
6. Network Setting
This tab provides control over the unit’s network settings. The IP mode
can be set to DHCP for automatic IP configuration, if your local
network supports it, or it can be placed into STATIC mode. When in
STATIC mode the IP address, netmask and gateway can be defined
manually. The HTTP and Telnet ports can also be changed from their
defaults here.
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7. Source Detect
When a live input source is detected on one of the 4 HDMI inputs
the corresponding input in this tab will display “ON”. If no source is
detected on that input, it will display “OFF”.
8. Status
This tab displays the currently selected HDMI input sources for each
output and the unit’s firmware version. It also provides a way to reset
or reboot the unit.
•RESET: To perform a factory reset on the unit, please click the “RESET”
button.
•REBOOT: To reboot the unit, please click the “REBOOT” button.
9. Firmware Update
This tab provides a way to update the firmware of the unit.
•BROWSE: Click the “BROWSE” button to select the firmware update
*.bin file which is located on your local PC.
• UPDATE: Click the “UPDATE” button to begin the firmware update
process.
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