PureTools PT-PSW-42MV User manual

User Manual
PT-PSW-42MV
User Manual
4x2, Seamless Multi-view Switcher
Model PT-PSW-42MV
Designed in Germany
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Preface
Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this
manual are for reference only. Different model layouts and specifications are subject
to the physical product.
This manual is for operation instructions only, not for any maintenance usage.
In the constant effort to improve our product, we reserve the right to make changes in
functions or parameters without prior notice or obligation.
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FCC Statement
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. It 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 commercial installation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in
which case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures
may be necessary to correct the interference.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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REACH | 1907/2006/EU
ROHS | 2011/65/EU
PureLink hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-PSW-42MV complies with
Directives 1907/2006/EU und 2011/65/EU.
EMC / LVD (Electro Magnetic Compatibility / Low Voltage Directive)
PureLink GmbH hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-PSW-42MV complies
with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of
Conformity is available at the following Internet address:
http://www.purelink.de/ce/ 4251364734315_CE.pdf

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To ensure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before
using the device. Save this manual for further reference.
⚫Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material
for possible future shipment
⚫Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and
injury to persons.
⚫Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical
shock or burn.
⚫Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause
damage, deterioration or malfunction.
⚫Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
⚫To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install
this product near water.
⚫Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of protrusion.
⚫Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing the housing may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
⚫Install the device in a place with sufficient ventilation to avoid damage caused by
overheat.
⚫Keep the module away from liquids.
⚫Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage.
If an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module
immediately.
⚫Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
⚫Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power
to the device before cleaning.
⚫Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
⚫Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general
household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.

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Table of Contents
http://www.purelink.de/ce/......................................................................................................3
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Features...............................................................................................................................1
1.2 Package List........................................................................................................................2
2. Specification..................................................................................................................................3
3. Panel Description.........................................................................................................................6
3.1 Switcher Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 6
3.2 Switcher Rear Panel..........................................................................................................7
3.3 Receiver Front and Rear Panel .......................................................................................8
3.4 System Diagram.................................................................................................................9
4. Front Panel Control .................................................................................................................. 10
4.1 Multi-view Mode Selection............................................................................................10
4.2 Full Screen Setting.........................................................................................................10
4.3 Swap Window Setting....................................................................................................11
4.4 Window Size Setting......................................................................................................11
4.5 Video Signal Switching..................................................................................................12
4.6 Video Switching Status Inquiry....................................................................................13
4.7 Audio Control...................................................................................................................13
5. IR Remote Control .................................................................................................................... 14
6. GUI Control ................................................................................................................................ 15
6.1 Control Tab.......................................................................................................................16
6.1.1 Video Control....................................................................................................... 16
6.1.2 Display Control ................................................................................................... 17
6.2 Multiview Tab ...................................................................................................................19
6.2.1 Pre-defined.......................................................................................................... 19
6.2.2 User-defined........................................................................................................ 20

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6.3 Display Setting Tab.........................................................................................................21
6.4 Resolution Tab.................................................................................................................22
6.5 CEC Tab............................................................................................................................23
6.5.1 Source Control.................................................................................................... 23
6.5.2 Display Control ................................................................................................... 23
6.5.3 User-defined CEC Command.......................................................................... 24
6.6 EDID Tab...........................................................................................................................25
6.6.1 EDID Setting........................................................................................................ 25
6.6.2 EDID Upload ....................................................................................................... 25
6.7 Network Tab.....................................................................................................................26
6.8 Tags Tab............................................................................................................................27
6.9 Security Tab......................................................................................................................27
6.10 Additional Tab................................................................................................................28
6.11 GUI Upgrade..................................................................................................................28
7. RS232 Control........................................................................................................................... 30
7.1 RS232 Control Software................................................................................................31
7.2 System Commands..........................................................................................................36
7.3 Signal Switching Commands .........................................................................................37
7.4 Audio Setting Commands ..............................................................................................38
7.5 Function Setting Commands.........................................................................................40
7.6 CEC Commands...............................................................................................................44
7.7 Special Commands ..........................................................................................................46
8. Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................... 49
9. After-Sales Service.................................................................................................................... 50
www.purelink.de.....................................................................................................................52

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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the PureLink PT-PSW-42MV presentation switcher. It offers
four HDMI inputs as well as one DisplayPort and USB-C input each, switching to one
HDBaseT output as well as one local HDMI monitoring output. The HDBaseT out can
be paired with a compatible HDBaseT receiver to extend a 4K@30Hz signal up to 40
meters or a FullHD/1080p signal over 70 meters using a single CATx cable and also
supports PoC.
The switcher features an external line audio input that can be embedded into any
HDMI signal, providing a microphone input for audio mixing. The presentation
switcher provides multiview functionality and supports up to 16 multi-mode layouts.
It features a wide range of control possibilites via front panel buttons, built-in web
GUI, IR remote, RS232 and CEC.
1.1 Features
⚫4x2 4K Presentation Switcher with HDBaseT output.
⚫Supports seamless switching as well as auto switching functions.
⚫HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 compliant.
⚫Extends HDMI signals to a distance up to 40 meters at 4K or up to 70 meters at
1080p.
⚫Supports line audio embedding, audio de-embedding and microphone audio
mixing.
⚫Supports multiview with up to 16 selectable modes.
⚫Controllable via front panel buttons, GUI, IR remote, RS232 and CEC.

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1.2 Package List
Switcher
Receiver
⚫1x 4x2 4K Presentation Switcher
⚫1x HDBaseT Receiver
⚫2x Mounting Ears with 4 Screws
⚫2x Mounting Ears with 4 Screws
⚫4x Plastic Cushions
⚫4x Plastic Cushions
⚫2x 3-pin Terminal Blocks
⚫1x 3-pin Terminal Block
⚫2x 5-pin Terminal Blocks
⚫1x IR Remote
⚫1x IR Receiver
⚫1x IR Emitter
⚫1x Power Adapter (24V DC 5A)
⚫1x Power Cord
⚫1x User Manual
Note: Please contact your distributor immediately if any damage or defect in the
components is found.

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2. Specification
Switcher
Video
Video Input
(4) HDMI IN (1~4), (1) DP, (1) USB-C
Input Connector
(4) Type-A female HDMI, (1) DisplayPort, (1) Type-C USB
HDMI Input Resolution
HDMI: Up to 4K@30Hz 4:4:4
DP: Up to 4K@30Hz 4:4:4
USB-C: Up to 4K@30Hz 4:4:4
Video Output
(1) HDMI, (1) HDBaseT
Output Connector
(1) Type-A female HDMI, (1) RJ45
Output Resolution
HDMI: Up to 4K@30Hz 4:4:4
HDBaseT: Up to 4K@30Hz 4:4:4
HDMI Version
Up to 1.4
HDCP Version
Up to 2.2
Audio Input
Audio Input
(1) LINE, (1) MIC
Audio Input Connector
(2) 3-pin terminal blocks
Frequency Response
20Hz ~ 20kHz, ±3dB
Max Input Level
2.0Vrms ± 0.1
L-R Level Deviation
< 0.3dB, 1kHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max level before
clipping)
Input Impedance
> 10KΩ
LINE/MIC Audio Format
PCM 2.0
HDMI/DP Audio Format
PCM 2.0 48K
L+R Audio Output
Output
(1) L+R
Output Connector
(1) 5-pin terminal block
Frequency Response
20Hz ~ 20kHz, ±1dB
Max Output Level
2.0 ± 0.1Vrms

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L+R Audio Output
THD+N
< 0.05%, 20Hz ~ 20kHz bandwidth, 1kHz sine at 0dBFS
level (or max level)
SNR
> 80dB, 20Hz ~ 20kHz bandwidth
Crosstalk Isolation
< -70dB, 10kHz sine at 0dBFS level
L-R Level Deviation
< 0.3dB, 1kHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max level before
clipping)
Output Load Capability
1KΩ and higher (Supports 10x paralleled 10KΩ loads)
Noise Level
-80dB
SPDIF Audio Output
SPDIF OUT
(1) SPDIF
Audio Out Connector
(1) Toslink
Max Output level
±0.3dBFS
Frequency Response
20Hz ~ 20kHz, ±1dB
THD+N
< 0.05%, 20Hz ~ 20kHz bandwidth, 1kHz sine at 0dBFS
level (or max level)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
> 90dB, 20Hz ~ 20kHz bandwidth
Crosstalk Isolation
< -70dB, 10kHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max level before
clipping)
Noise
- 90dB
Audio Format
PCM 2.0
Control
Control port
(1) CONTACT IN, (1) IR IN, (1) IR OUT, (1) IR EYE,
(1) FIRMWARE, (1) RS232, (1) TCP/IP
Control Connector
(1) 5-pin terminal block, (3) 3.5mm jack, (1) Type-A USB,
(1) 3-pin terminal block, (1) RJ45
General
Operation Temperature
-5℃~ +55℃
Storage Temperature
-25℃~ +70℃
Relative Humidity
10% ~ 90%
External Power Supply
Input
AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz; Output: 24V DC 5A
Power Consumption
90W (max)
USB-C Power Charging
60W (max)

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Dimension (W*H*D)
250mm x 44mm x 200mm
Net Weight
1.6kg
Receiver
Input and Output
Input
(1) HDBT IN
Input Connector
(1) RJ45
Output
(1) HDMI OUT
Output Connector
(1) Type-A female HDMI
Control
(1) IR IN, (1) IR OUT, (1) RS232
Control Connector
(2) 3.5mm jack, (1) 3-pin terminal block
General
Maximum Video
Resolution
4K@60Hz 4:2:0, including 1080p@60Hz
Transmission Mode
HDBaseT
Transmission Distance
4K up to 40m, 1080p up to 70m
Bandwidth
10.2Gbps
Video Standard
HDMI 1.4 with HDCP 2.2
Power Consumption
7 W(max)
Operation Temperature
-5℃~ +55℃
Storage Temperature
-25℃~ +70℃
Operating Humidity
0% ~ 90%
Power Supply
Input Power: 24VDC 1.25A or Power over cable (PoC);
AC Adaptor Input Power: 100~240VAC, 50/60Hz
Dimension (W*H*D)
115mm x 16.2mm x 109mm
Net Weight (g)
196g

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3. Panel Description
3.1 Switcher Front Panel
No.
Name
Description
①
IR LED
Built-in IR sensor, receives IR signal sent from IR
remote.
②
POWER LED
Illuminates red when switcher is in standby
mode or illuminates green when device is
powered on.
③
INPUT BUTTONS (1~4)
Input source selectors.
⚫HDMI/DP LED: Indicates HDMI or DP source for
the third input channel.
⚫HDMI/USB-C LED: Indicates HDMI or USB-C
source for the fourth input channel.
④
AUTO BUTTON
Auto switching mode selector.
⑤
SWAP
Cycle swap the video source of window display in
anticlockwise.
⑥
MULTIVIEW
Total four buttons for choosing Multi-view mode.
⑦
SELECT/FULL SCREENS
(A~B)
Four buttons for choosing multiview mode.
⑧
RESIZE
Adjust the windows size.

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⑨
AUDIO SOURCE
Select the audio source. The corresponding LED
(1~4) will illuminate blue. When LINE audio is
selected, the button itself illuminates blue.
⑩
VOLUME
Variable audio control.
⚫Press the volume knob to select microphone or
source audio control.
⚫Rotate the knob to increase or decrease the
volume of the selected audio.
⚫Press and hold the knob at least 3 seconds to
mute the selected audio, rotate the knob to
unmute.
3.2 Switcher Rear Panel
No.
Name
Description
①
INPUTS
Four HDMI inputs, one DisplayPort and one USB-C
input.
②
OUTPUTS
One HDMI and one HDBaseT output. The HDBaseT
output supports 48V PoC.
③
AUDIO IN
LINE: Line audio input which can be embedded in any
HDMI input.
MIC: Microphone input for audio mixing. Set 48V
phantom power mode switch as needed: ON for
condenser microphone; OFF for dynamic microphone.
DC 24V
HDBT
HDMI1. HDMI 4. HDMI 2. HDMI 3. HDMI 3. DP
INPUTS OUTPUTS
4. USB-C
AUDIO IN
L R
LINE
Tx Rx
IR EYEIR IN IR OUT TCP/IPRS232
CONTROL
ON
Phantom 48V)(
OFF
MIC
AUDIO OUT
FIRMWARE
L RCONTACT IN
1 2 3 4
SPDIF
1
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④
AUDIO OUT
L+R: Balanced analog audio ouput for audio
de-embedding.
SPDIF: Digital SPDIF audio output for audio
de-embedding.
⑤
CONTROL
CONTACT IN: Implement external sensors, buttons and
other devices for input source selection.
IR IN: Connects to IR receiver for IR pass-through.
IR OUT: Connects to IR emitter for IR pass-through.
IR EYE: Connects to IR receiver for local switcher
control.
FIRMWARE: Type-A USB for firmware upgrade.
RS232: 3-pin terminal block for RS232 control.
TCP/IP: RJ45 port to control the switcher via GUI.
⑥
DC 24V
DC connector for power adapter connection.
3.3 Receiver Front and Rear Panel
No.
Name
Description
①
LINK: HDBT Link
Status Indicator
OFF: No Link.
GREEN: Link Successful.
Blinking GREEN: Link abnormal.
②
HDCP: HDCP
Indicator
OFF: No HDMI traffic.
GREEN: Traffic with HDCP.
Blinking GREEN: Traffic without HDCP.
③
POWER LED
Illuminates red when device is powered on.
④
RS232
3-pin terminal block for RS232 control.
⑤
IR IN
Connects to IR receiver for IR pass-through.

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⑥
IR OUT
Connects to IR emitter for IR pass-through.
⑦
HDMI Output:
Connect with HDMI display.
⑧
HDBaseT input:
Connect to the HDBT OUT port on the transmitter via
CAT5e/ CAT6a cable.
⑨
DC 24V
DC connector for power adapter connection.
3.4 System Diagram

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4. Front Panel Control
4.1 Multi-view Mode Selection
There are four multiview modes that can be selected using the front panel buttons.
The factory default multi-view mode is quartered
window mode, and there is a one-one correspondence
between the four input sources and the four output
windows: input 1 -> window A, input 2 -> window B,
input 3 -> window C, input 4-> window D. The button
LEDs (A~D) illuminate blue.
When switching to two-window (A&B) mode, the
corresponding mode LED will illuminate blue, and the
window A and B LEDs illuminate blue. The factory
default correspondence between the two input sources
and the two output windows is: input 1 -> window A,
input 2 -> window B.
4.2 Full Screen Setting
Press A~D window buttons to select the
corresponding window to display in
full-screen. Meanwhile, the corresponding
input source button LED and window button A
LED both illuminate blue, other window
buttons and the previous multiview mode
button LED turn off.

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4.3 Swap Window Setting
Press the SWAP button to cycle through the video sources of the windows display in
anticlockwise direction. The SWAP LED illuminates once when its corresponding
button is pressed.
Example: In Multiview Mode
Example: In Full Screen Mode
4.4 Window Size Setting
The window A/B/C/D size can be adjusted by repeatedly pressing the RESIZE button.
The button LED illuminates once when its button is pressed once. Please refer to the
GUI Multiview Tab for more details.
Example: PIP (Picture in Picture)
Example: Bisection
SWAP SWAP SWAP
SWAP SWAP SWAP
RESIZE RESIZE

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Example: One Large and Three Small
4.5 Video Signal Switching
⚫In the multiview mode
Operation: Inputs# + Windows#
Example: Switch Input 1 to Window B:
Press INPUT 1 (The input 1 LED illuminates blue, the windows A~D LEDs flash.)
Press Windows B (The windows A, C and D LEDs turns off, then input 1 and windows B
LED flash three times, last, input 1 LED turns off and windows A~D LEDs illuminate
blue.)
⚫In Full Screen Mode
1) Manual Switching
Operation: Inputs# + Windows#
Example: Switch Input 2 to Window A:
Press INPUT 2 (The input 2 LED illuminates blue.) Press Windows A (The input
2 and windows A LEDs illuminate blue).
2) Auto Switching
Press AUTO button to enable or disable auto-switching mode. Note that
auto-switching mode only works in full screen mode.
RESIZE RESIZE
RESIZE RESIZE

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When in auto-switching mode, the switcher will switch according to the following
rules:
➢The switcher will switch to the available active inputs with the priority: 1-HDMI >
2-HDMI > 3-HDMI > 3-DP > 4-HDMI > 4-USB-C. When input source and output
window are connected, the corresponding LEDs illuminate blue.
➢New input: The switcher will automatically select the new input once detecting a
new input.
➢Reboot: If power is restored to the switcher, it will automatically reactivate the
input that was active before it was powered off.
➢In auto-switching mode, the input source also can be switched by the manual
switching steps, but not exit auto-switching mode.
➢When full screen mode is switched into multi-view mode, the auto-switching
mode will not exit.
4.6 Video Switching Status Inquiry
In the multiview mode (Window A, B, C and D LED illuminate blue).
Operation: Windows#
Example:Press and hold Windows B button at least 3 seconds (Window A, C and D LED
go out, and then the corresponding input source LED will illuminate blue). After 3
seconds, Window A, B, C and D LED illuminate blue.
4.7 Audio Control
By default, the HDMI and HDBT output
audio follows the video source in the full
screen mode, but in the multiview mode, the
output audio is embedded from the
1-HDMI input. The audio source can be
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Press the volume knob to select microphone or source audio control. Rotate the
knob to increase or decrease the volume of the selected audio. Press and hold the
knob at least 3 seconds to mute the selected audio, rotate the knob to unmute.
5. IR Remote Control
The switcher provides an IR EYE port for IR receiver connection to be controlled by the
IR remote shown below.
Note: There is no long pressing function on this IR remote, and its button functions
are the same as the front panel buttons.
①INPUTS: Six buttons for input source selection.
②CONFIG:
⚫A/M button for auto-switching mode setting.
⚫SWAP button to cycle swap the video source in the
window display.
⚫RESIZE button for window size adjustment.
⚫RES button for output resolution selection.
③SELECT/FULL SCREEN: A~D buttons for output window
selection and full screen setting.
④MULTIVIEW: Four buttons for built-in multiview mode
selection and four buttons for user-defined mode
selection. The user-defined multiview modes can be set
via GUI.
⑤AUDIO SOURCE: Four buttons for audio source selection.
⑥VOLUME:
⚫Microphone audio: Mute, volume up and volume
down.
⚫Source audio: Mute, volume up and volume down.
INPUTS
MULTIVIEW
C
B
D
A
B
AB A
C D
A B
User 1 User 2 User3 User 4
1 2 34
AUDIO SOURCE
1 2 3 4
A B C D
SELECT / FULL SCREEN
CONFIG
MUTE
RES
A / M
VOLUME
Mute
Mute
MIC
Source
3. H 3. DP 4. UC4. H 1
2
3
4
5
6