Lindy 38156 User manual

© LINDY Group - FIRST EDITION (January 2018)
6 Port Multi AV to HDMI 2.0 18G
Processor Switch with PiP
User Manual English
No. 38156
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Lindy 6 Port Multi AV to HDMI 2.0 18G Processor Switch. This product has
been designed to provide trouble free, reliable operation. It benefits from both a LINDY 2 year warranty
and free lifetime technical support. To ensure correct use, please read this manual carefully and retain it
for future reference.
The 6 Port Multi AV to HDMI 2.0 18G Processor Switch has been designed to allow multiple sources on
a single screen along with a second output for monitoring a specific input. The unit features full scaling
ability as well as signal conversion for complete flexibility and peace of mind.
Package Contents
 6 Port Multi AV to HDMI 2.0 18G Processor Switch with PiP
 Remote Control
 19” Rackmount Brackets
 12V 2A PSU with country specific power lead
 Plastic Feet with screws
 Lindy QIG
Features
 Allows up to 4 Inputs to be shown one a single screen
 PIP / POP / Multi-View and Full screen modes available
 Pre-set Layout options at the touch of a button
 Complete control over window position and size with memory function
 Independent audio selection
 Adjustable picture contrast, brightness, saturation and hue
 Controlled via On-panel controls, IR Remote, RS-232, Telnet and Web GUI
Specification
 Input ports: 4x HDMI Type A, 1x DisplayPort, 1x VGA, 1x 3.5mm Stereo Audio
 Input resolution: up to 4k 60Hz - HDMI & DisplayPort, 1080p - VGA
 Output ports: 1x HDMI Type A, 1x DisplayPort, 1x Stereo Audio block terminal
 Output resolution: up to 4k 60Hz
 Audio In support: Stereo, Dolby Digital® 5.1, DTS® 5.1 and uncompressed 7.1 linear PCM audio
 Audio Out support: Stereo Audio
 Control Ports: RJ45 (Telnet & Web GUI) & Serial 9 Way Male (RS-232)
 HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 with support for DVI signalling
 HDMI Video bandwidth: 600MHz/18Gbps
 Power consumption: 15W
 Weight: 2.72 kg
 Dimensions: 440x230x 45mm (WxDxH)
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Installation
Make sure all devices are switched off before making any connections!
Connect the source devices to the processor switch input ports. 4 HDMI ports, 1 DisplayPort and 1 VGA
port is provided. Then connect the high definition displays to the processor switch output ports. When all
the connections are made, connect the power supply and switch on.
Once all the connections have been made, switch on the devices in this order: displays, processor
switch, source devices. Please wait for the devices to handshake and for the signals to appear.
Rack Mount Installation
Take the following steps to attach the two brackets to the unit and install into a rack.
 Remove all cables and power supply before mounting the Processor switch in the rack
 Place the unit on a sturdy surface
 Attach a bracket to the left side of the unit by using a screw driver and four screws
 Attach the other bracket to the right side of the unit by using a screw driver and four screws
 Make sure that your path to the rack is unobstructed.
 Slide the unit into the rack and position using the attached L brackets so that the slots in the brackets
are positioned over the appropriate mounting holes in the side rails of the rack
 Securely fasten the unit into the rack by using four rack screws (not supplied), installing two of the
screws on each side of the unit. Use a screw driver to tighten the screws on each side of the unit.
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Front Panel Operation
* Please see Appendix 1 and Appendix 2
No.
Feature
Description
1
IR Receiver
Receives signals from the remote control
transmitter
2
INPUT*
HDMI1
Press to select the HDMI 1 input in full screen
Press to select HDMI 1 audio in multi-view
screen
3
HDMI2
Press to select the HDMI 2 input in full screen
Press to select HDMI 2 audio in multi-view
screen
4
HDMI3
Press to select the HDMI 3 input in full screen
Press to select HDMI 3 audio in multi-view
screen
5
HDMI4
Press to select the HDMI 4 input in full screen
6
DP
Press to select the DP input in full screen
Press to select DP audio in multi-view screen
7
VGA
Press to select the VGA input in full screen
Press to select VGA audio in multi-view screen
8
LAYOUT*
Press to select Layout A (full screen mode)
9
Press to select Layout B
10
Press to select Layout C
11
Press to select Layout D
12
Press to select Layout E
13
Press to select Layout F
14
INPUT SWAP
Toggle the input source in Layout B, C, D, E and
F mode
15
PANEL LOCK
Press to lock or unlock the front panel buttons
16
STANDBY
Press to put the system into standby mode or
wake up the system
HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 DP VGA
INPUT LAYOUT
INPUT
SWAP
PANEL
LOCK
STANDBY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
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Rear Panel Operation
No.
Feature
Description
1
OUTPUT
DP
Connect to the DP display device, video fellows
window A.
2
HDMI
Connect to the HDMI display device, connector on
rear panel with locking
3
INPUT
HDMI1
Connect to the HDMI source, connector on rear
panel with locking
4
HDMI2
Connect to the HDMI source, connector on rear
panel with locking
5
HDMI3
Connect to the HDMI source, connector on rear
panel with locking
6
HDMI4
Connect to the HDMI source, , connector on rear
panel with locking
7
DP
Connect to the DP source
8
VGA
Connect to the VGA source
9
AUDIO
Connect to the audio source
10
AUDIO OUT
Connect to the audio amplifier
11
ETHERNET
Connect to PC, NB or other Controller through IP
network
12
RS232/TELNET
Connect to PC, NB or other Controller
13
USB
Connect to PC for firmware upgrade
14
12V DC
Connect to the 12V/2A power supply, connector
on rear panel with locking barrel
15
POWER ON/OFF
Power switch for turn ON or OFF the
processor switch
USB
POWER
ON/OFF
12V DC
DP
VGA
HDMI4
HDMI3
INPUT
AUDIO
RS232
ETHERNET
AUDIO
OUT
DP
HDMI
OUTPUT
HDMI1
HDMI2
10
11
12
13
14
15
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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IR Remote Control
No.
Feature
Description
1
Standby
Press to set system into standby mode or wake
up the system
2
Lock
Press to Lock or unlock the front panel buttons
3
Input*
H-1
Select HDMI 1 in full screen mode
Select HDMI 1 audio in multiview mode
H-2
Select HDMI 2 in full screen mode
Select HDMI 2 audio in multiview mode.
H-3
Select HDMI 3 in full screen mode
Select HDMI 3 audio in multiview mode
H-4
Select HDMI 4 in full screen mode
3
Input*
DP
Select DP in full screen mode
Select DP audio in multiview mode
VGA
Select VGA in full screen mode
Select "VGA" for audio in multiview mode
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* Please see Appendix 1 and Appendix 2
No.
Feature
Description
4
Layout*
Select the Layout A (full screen mode)
Select the Layout B
Select the Layout C
Select the Layout D
Select the Layout E
Select the Layout F
5
Input Swap*
Toggle the Input source in Layout B, C, D, E
and F mode
6
Info.
System information
7
OK
Reserved
Up
Reserved
Down
Reserved
Left
Reserved
Right
Reserved
8
Rotate*
Rotate the video display R90o/ L90o in full
screen mode
9
Flip
Flip display screen in full screen mode
10
Custom
Layout*
1
Select the custom screen layout 1
2
Select the custom screen layout 2
3
Select the custom screen layout 3
4
Select the custom screen layout 4
5
Select the custom screen layout 5
6
Select the custom screen layout 6
10
Custom
Layout*
7
Select the custom screen layout 7
8
Select the custom screen layout 8
11
Set
Red
Set output resolution to 3840x2160@60Hz(with
Auto Detect)
Green
Set output resolution to 3840x2160@30Hz
Yellow
Set output resolution to 1920x1080@60Hz
Blue
Set output resolution to 1280x720@60Hz
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Video Layout Modes
Layout A – The single selected input will be displayed. This is a full
screen output
Layout B – The Inputs selected will be displayed in a 2 x 2 grid.
Layout C – The Inputs selected will be displayed with one large window
along the top with three smaller underneath.
Layout D – The Inputs selected will be displayed with three small along
the top and 1 large window underneath.
Layout E – the Inputs selected under Channels 1 – 4 will be displayed in
a 4 x 1 grid.
Layout F – the Inputs selected under Channels 1 – 4 will be displayed in
a 4 x 1 grid.
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Web GUI
Please note that the unit uses the following IP settings by default, ensure that the device you are using to access
the web GUI is on the same network with a compatible IP range.
 IP Address - the default value of the unit is 192.168.1.202
 Subnet Mask - the default value of the unit is 255.255.255.0
You can now use your browser to access the web GUI by using the IP address of the unit. This can be changed
under the system settings on the GUI, you can choose from your own manual IP address or DHCP.
No.
Feature
Description
1
System
FW version
System firmware version
2
Reboot
Reboot the processor switch
3
Network
Ethernet
Type
Change the network type to Static IP or
DHCP
Press “Confirm” after setting to finish or press
“Cancel” to ignore the modification.
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* HDMI4 audio NA in multi-view and custom layout mode
** Please see Appendix 1
No.
Feature
Description
1
Output
Setting
Resolution
Select output resolution
1: Auto (default)
2: 3840x2160@60Hz
3: 3840x2160@50Hz
4: 3840x2160@30Hz
5: 1920x1080@60Hz
6: 1280x720@60Hz
7: 480p@60Hz
Press “Confirm” after setting to finish or press
“Cancel” to ignore the modification.
2
Audio
Source*
Select audio output source
1: Window A (default)
2: HDMI1
3: HDMI2
4: HDMI3
5: DP
6: VGA
7: Mute
Press “Confirm” after setting to finish or press
“Cancel” to ignore the modification.
3
Full
Screen
Setting
Flip
Flip video display in full screen mode
1: On
2: Off (default)
Press “Confirm” after setting to finish or press
“Cancel” to ignore the modification.
4
Rotate**
Rotate video display in full screen mode
1: Off (default)
2: L90o
3: R90o
Press “Confirm” after setting to finish or press
“Cancel” to ignore the modification.
5
Color
Setting
Color
Setting
Modify color setting
1: 50 (default)
2: 0~100
Press “Confirm” after setting to finish or press
“Cancel” to ignore the modification.
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* Please see Appendix 1 and Appendix 2
No.
Feature
Description
6
Layout
Setting
Pre-defined*
Select display layout type on monitor
1: Layout A (default, full screen)
2: Layout B
3: Layout C
4: Layout D
5: Layout E
6: Layout F
Press “Confirm” after setting to finish or
press “Cancel” to ignore the modification.
7
Window
Info.
Main Screen: Window A
Sub Screen: Window B, Window C,
Window D
Window A input source: HDMI1 (default)
Window B input source: HDMI2 (default)
Window C input source: HDMI3 (default)
Window D input source: DP (default)
Press “Confirm” after setting to finish or
press “Cancel” to ignore the modification.
8
Layout
Setting
Layout A
Gear icon
Select Input Source
1: HDMI1 (default)
2: HDMI2
3: HDMI3
4: HDMI4
5: DP
6: VGA
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* Please see Appendix 1 and Appendix 2
** “Orange mark”: layer definition.
No.
Feature
Description
9
Layout
Setting
Custom *
Select display custom layout type on
monitor
Press “Confirm” after setting to finish or
press “Cancel” to ignore the modification.
10
Layout
Setting
Window **
Window Information in upper left side of
the window.
1. Window name: Window A, B, C and D
2. Blue mark: Indicates the Input source
(it can be changed in “Gear icon”).
3. Orange mark: Indicates the display
layer.
The Window A to D position can be
moved when clicking mouse left button.
The size of Window A to D can be
modified when moving mouse cursor to
right or bottom of the window corner.
11
Gear icon
Select Input Source
1: HDMI1 (default)
2: HDMI2
3: HDMI3
4: DP
5: VGA
12
x icon
Press to close the window.
13
Open/Close
Window
Press to open or close the window.
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Factory Reset / Web GUI
Press the “Load Default” icon to reset to the default settings for the Web UI.
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Serial / TELNET Commands and settings
Serial Port Settings:
Baud rate: 115200
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 1
Parity: None
Flow control: None
Commands:
Command
Description
Parameter
SPOW 0/1
SET THE UNIT POWER ON/OFF
0=OFF,1=ON
RPOW
SHOW CURRENT POWER STATE
SRES 0~6
SET OUTPUT RESOLUTOIN
0: AUTO (Default)
1: 3840x2160@60
2: 3840x2160@30
3: 1920x1080@60
4: 1280x720@60*
5: 640x480@60*
6: 3840x2160@50
RRES
SHOW CURRENT OUTPUT RESOLUTION
SIOSDD
ENABLE ONSCREEN INFORMATION
DISPLAY
SBRI N
SET BRIGHTNESS VALUE FOR OUTPUT
N=0~100,
Default 50
RBRI
SHOW BRIGHTNESS CURRENT VALUE
FOR OUTPUT
SCON N
SET CONTRAST VALUE FOR OUTPUT
N=0~100,
Default 50
RCON
SHOW CONTRAST CURRENT VALUE!!
SSAT N
SET SATURTATION VALUE FOR OUTPUT
N=0~100,
Default 50
RSAT
SHOW SATURTATION CURRENT VALUE
SHUE N
SET HUE VALUE FOR OUTPUT
N=0~100,
Default 50
RHUE
SHOW HUE CURRENT VALUE
SIMRE 0~4
RESET COLOR SETTING VALUE TO
DEFAULT
0 = ALL,
BRIGHTNESS+CONTRAS
T+SATURATION+HUE
1=BRIGHTNESS,
2=CONTRAST,
3=SATURATION,
4=HUE,
SIN2CH N M**
SET INPUT SOURCE M TO WINDOW N
WINDOW N=1~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D
INPUT SOURCE M=1~6,
1:HDMI1, 2:HDMI2,
3:HDMI3, 4:HDMI4, 5:DP,
6:VGA
SHSIZE N M**
SET WINDOW HORIZONTAL SIZE
WINDOW N=1~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D
HORZONTAL SIZE
M=1~60
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Command
Description
Parameter
RHSIZE**
SHOW WINDOW HORIZONTAL SIZE
CURRENT VALUE
WINDOW A~D=WINDOW 1~4
HORIZONTAL SIZE 1~60
SVSIZE N M**
SET IMAGE VERTICAL SIZE
WINDOW N=1~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D
VERTICAL SIZE M=1~60
RVSIZE**
SHOW WINDOW VERTICAL SIZE
CURRENT VALUE
WINDOW A~D=WINDOW 1~4
VERTICAL SIZE 0~17
SHPOS N M**
SET HORIZONTAL POSITION OF
SPECIFIED CHANNEL
WINDOW N=1~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D
HORIZONTAL POSITION
M=0~59
RHPOS**
SHOW WINDOW HORIZONTAL POSITION
CURRENT VALUE
WINDOW A~D=WINDOW 1~4
HORIZONTAL SIZE 0~59
SVPOS N M**
SET VERTICAL POSITION OF SPECIFIED
WINDOW
WINDOW N=1~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D
VERTICAL POSITION
M=0~59
RVPOS**
SHOW WINDOW VERTICAL POSITION
CURRENT VALUE
WINDOW A~D=WINDOW 1~4
VERTICAL SIZE 0~59
SWIN N M**
SET OUTPUT WINDOW ON/OFF
WINDOW N=1~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D
M=0/OFF, 1/ON
RWIN N**
SHOW OUTPUT WINDOW
WINDOW N=0~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D
0: ALL
SPRI N M**
SET WINDOW LAYER PRIORITY
WINDOW N=1~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D
LAYER PRIORITY
M= 1~4,
1=BOTTOM, 2=LAYER 3,
3=LAYER2, 4=UPPER
RPRI N**
SHOW WINDOW LAYER PRIORITY
WINDOW N=0~4,
1: A, 2: B, 3: C, 4: D
0: ALL
SRECALL 1~14
SET AN OUTPUT WINDOW TO LAYOUT
A~CUSTOM 8.
1 = LAYOUT A,
2 = LAYOUT B,
3 = LAYOUT C,
4 = LAYOUT D,
5 = LAYOUT E,
6 = LAYOUT F,
7 = CUSTOM 1,
8 = CUSTOM 2,
9 = CUSTOM 3,
10 = CUSTOM 4,
11 = CUSTOM 5,
12 = CUSTOM 6,
13 = CUSTOM 7,
14 = CUSTOM 8
SROTATE 0~4
SET VIDEO ROTATION
SRECALL 1 MUST BE ENABLE BEFORE
SROTATE
0=ROTATE OFF,
1 = L90,
2 = R90,
3 = Flip on,
4 = Flip off
Default 0
RROTATE
SHOW VIDEO ROTATION CURRENT
SIPM 0/1
SET IP MODE TO DHCP OR STATIC
0=DHCP, 1=STATIC,
Default 1
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* Please see Appendix 1 for the condition for this output resolution.
** This command only works on custom layout.
Command
Description
Parameter
RIPM
SHOW CURRENT IP MODE
SIPADD N M X Y
SET STATIC IP ADDRESS
N=0~255, M=0~255,
X=0~255, Y=0~255
RIPADD
SHOW STATIC CURRENT IP ADDRESS
SMAADD N M X
Y
SET STATIC SUBNET ADDRESS
N=0~255, M=0~255,
X=0~255, Y=0~255
RMAADD
SHOW STATIC CURRENT SUBNET
ADDRESS
SGAADD N M X Y
SET STATIC GATEWAY ADDRESS
N=0~255, M=0~255,
X=0~255, Y=0~255
RGAADD
SHOW STATIC CURRENT GATEWAY
ADDRESS
IPCONFIG
SHOW ETHERNET ADDRESS
DEFAULT
RESET THE UNIT TO FACTORY
DEFAULTS
SMUTE 0/1
SET MUTE AUDIO
0=UNMUTE, 1= MUTE
RMUTE
SHOW CURRENT MUTE
SAUDIO N
SET OUTPUT AUDIO TO SPECIFIED
SOURCE
AUDIO SELECT N=0~6,
0 = WINDOW A,
1 = HDMI1,
2 = HDMI2,
3 = HDMI3,
4 = reserved,
5 = DP,
6 = VGA
RAUDIO
SHOW OUTPUT AUDIO SOURCE
SWICORE**
RESET THE WINDOW A
~ WINDOW D SETTINGS TO FACTORY
DEFAULTS
RFW
SHOW FIRMWARE VERSION
REBOOT
SYSTEM REBOOT
READEDID
READ EDID INFO FROM SINK DEVICE
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 Appendix 1: Function NA list
Input
Resolution
Layout A
Layout B
Layout C
Layout D
Layout E
Layout F
Custom
Layout
4K60
Rotate NA
INPUT SWAP
NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
4K30
Rotate NA
INPUT SWAP
NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
1080p
INPUT SWAP
NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
720p
INPUT SWAP
NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
480p
INPUT SWAP
NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Rotate NA
Flip NA
HDMI4 NA
Output
Resolution
Layout A
Layout B
Layout C
Layout D
Layout E
Layout F
Custom
Layout
4K60
4K30
1080p
720p
HDMI
Output NA
HDMI
Output NA
HDMI
Output NA
480p
HDMI
Output NA
HDMI
Output NA
HDMI
Output NA
HDMI
Output NA
HDMI
Output NA
HDMI
Output NA
 Appendix 2: Front Panel Screen Layout Indicator
Screen Layout
Layout A
Indicator
Layout B
Indicator
Layout C
Indicator
Layout D
Indicator
Layout E
Indicator
Layout F
Indicator
Layout A
V
Layout B
V
Layout C
V
Layout D
V
Layout E
V
Layout F
V
Custom
Layout
V
V
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