Lindy 38042 User manual

© LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - FIRST EDITION (March 2009)
HDMI 4x2 Matrix
Switch 1.3b
Quick Start Guide English
LINDY No. 38042
www.lindy.com

1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LINDY HDMI 4 x 2 Matrix Switch 1.3b with remote
control. This high performance switch offers you the maximum convenience in HDMI
signal distribution when you have multiple HDMI sources and displays to connect
together. The switch features 4 input ports and 2 output ports, any of the inputs can
be sent to either of the outputs. When the HDMI signal is progressed through the
switch it is retimed and level compensated, so that the output is a regenerated HDMI
signal that can travel another 10 metres. The switch can also be cascaded to multiple
levels.
2. Features
•HDMI 1.3b, HDCP 1.1 and DVI 1.0 compliant
•Supports 12 bit deep colour on each channel
•Supports lossless compressed Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD
Master Audio
•HDMI input is compensated, clock / phase adjusted and jitter eliminated so the
output is a new standard HDMI signal
•Input source LED indicators
•Supports a wide range of PC and HDTV resolutions from VGA to UXGA and
480i to 1080p
•RS-232 control
•IR remote control (battery included)
3. Operation Control
Front Panel
1. Remote control sensor
2. Power switch and LED indicator (LED will illuminate when power is turned on)
3. Input select indicators:
Press the HDMI out A or B buttons repeatedly to switch to your desired source,
the LED will illuminate to indicate which input source is selected and routed to
the appropriate display. The HDCP & HDMI/DVI LEDs will illuminate when an
HDCP or HDMI/DVI signal is detected on the selected port
4. HDCP LED: This will illuminate when the input source supports HDCP
5. HDMI/DVI LED: This will illuminate when the source is HDMI. No LED will
indicate a DVI source
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2
3
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4
5

Rear Panel
1. EDID control switch:
Default setting is TV, change this setting to STD if you have problems displaying
a picture on the screen
2. RS-232 communication port:
Connect to the COM port of your PC for control over the RS-232 channel
3. HDMI outputs:
Connect each of these outputs to the HDMI inputs of your display
4. HDMI inputs:
Connect your HDMI sources, such as DVD player or set top box, to these inputs
5. Power:
Plug the 5VDC power supply into the unit and connect the PSU to the wall outlet
6. IR in socket:
Plug the optional IR extender in to the socket for IR extension control
4. Remote Control
1. Power:
Turn the unit on/off
2. Input select for HDMI out A:
Press 1, 2, 3 or 4 to select the
desired input to be displayed
3. Input select for HDMI out B:
Press 1, 2, 3 or 4 to select the
desired input to be displayed
Note: C & D are not used with this product
5. RS-232 Control Protocol
4x2 HDMI Matrix Remote Controller
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4x2 HDMI Matrix Remote Control

6. Package Contents
•4x2 HDMI 1.3b Matrix
•Remote Control (with battery)
•IR Receiver
•Power Cord
•5V DC PSU
•LINDY Manual
7. Commands
COMMAND ACTION
POWER 00 Power Off (standby)
POWER 01 Power On
PORT 11 Output A select Input1
PORT 12 Output A select Input2
PORT 13 Output A select Input3
PORT 14 Output A select Input4
PORT 21 Output B select Input1
PORT 22 Output B select Input2
PORT 23 Output B select Input3
PORT 24 Output B select Input4
PORT 31(No Function) Output C select Input1
PORT 32(No Function) Output C select Input2
PORT 33(No Function) Output C select Input3
PORT 34(No Function) Output C select Input4
PORT 41(No Function) Output D select Input1
PORT 42(No Function) Output D select Input2
PORT 43(No Function) Output D select Input3
PORT 44(No Function) Output D select Input4

CE Statement
This device complies with the European Regulations for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of the European Union and
it is equipped with the CE mark. This unit has to be used with high quality shielded connection cables. Only if these high
quality shielded cables are used it can be sure that the EMC compatibility is not adversely influenced.
FCC Statement
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission
regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances.
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. 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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void your authority to operate the equipment.
WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment),
Recycling of Electronic Products
In 2006 the European Union introduced regulations (WEEE) for the collection and recycling of all waste electrical and
electronic equipment. It is no longer allowable to simply throw away electrical and electronic equipment. Instead, these
products must enter the recycling process.
Each individual EU member state has implemented the WEEE regulations into national law in slightly different ways.
Please follow your national law when you want to dispose of any electrical or electronic products.
LINDY No. 38042
www.lindy.com
March 2009