SY MS44-18G User manual

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User Manual
MS44-18G
4x4 HDMI2.0 Matrix
4K2K @ 60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4

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The SY-MS44-18G is a true 4K 4x4 true HDMI 2.0 matrix, that can display any source
(Blue-Ray player, HD DVD player, satellite receiver, game system, etc.) to any of its four
output displays simultaneously.
Each HDMI output is amplified and equalized to ensure optimal HDMI signal
transmission through long cables (up to 15m @ 1080p) without any loss of quality.
The SY-MS44-18G offers solutions for digital entertainment centres, HDTV retail and
show sites, data centre control, information distribution, conference room presentation,
school and corporate training environments.
Features
4x HDMI 2.0 Inputs
4x HDMI 2.0 outputs
4x de-embedded S/PDIF audio outputs
Supports 4K2K@60Hz YUV4:4:4
Bandwidth up to 18Gbps
Compliant to HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 (output follows input)
Supports HDR 10
Supports 3D
Supports Dolby True HD and DTS-HD master audio
Controllable from front panel, IR, RS232, IP, and web interface
Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
Item
Description
IR
IR Sensor for remote control
Out Groups
Contains the input select button and associated LEDs
Numbered LEDs
Indicates currently selected HDMI input for the given output
group
Select Button
Changes the input selection

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Rear Panel
Item
Description
S/PDIF OUT
Coaxial S/PDIF digital de-embedded audio outputs
IN1 to IN4
HDMI video input connectors
OUT1 to OUT4
HDMI video output connectors
IR IN
Input from IR EYE sensor
RS232
RS232 control port
Service
For system upgrade & engineering diagnostics only
LAN CTL
LAN control or access to the built-in web interface
5V DC
5V DC input
System Connection
Usage Precautions
This HDMI matrix switcher should be installed in a clean environment that has adequate
ventilation, temperature and humidity control.
All switches, plugs, sockets and power cables must be insulated and safety approved.
All devices should be connected before powering on.
Connection Procedure
Connect the HDMI source devices to the HDMI IN connectors of the switcher.
Connect display devices to the HDMI output connectors as required.
Connect the 5V DC PSU provided with your switcher to the DC input connector.
Using the MS44-18G
Manual Selection
To change the displayed image for any output, press the appropriate Select button on
the front panel, to select the required input. The numbered LED on the front panel will
light to indicate the current input selection for that output.
IR Remote Control
The IR remote control provided with the switcher may also be used to select the
images, by first pressing an output number or the ALL button in the Output group (1-4),
and then an input number in the Input group (1-4).
The PTP button on the IR remote will make the following selections: 1 → 1, 2 → 2,
3 → 3 and 4 → 4.
Press X button to cancel operation and power button for standby mode. All other
buttons are to be ignored.

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IP and Web Control
The matrix switcher also provides a built-in web interface as well as IP control. The IP
control commands are identical to the RS232 commands.
Connecting the MS44-18G
RS232 and IP Commands
All RS232 commands are sent with the following settings:
115200 baud, 8 bits, no parity and 1 stop bit.
All commands are stated in ASCII notation and must be used as given in the following
tables. The spaces shown in the commands are required and the command must only
contain the values given in the Description column.

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Commands can also be sent to the LAN CTL port using the following default IP
settings:
Host IP Address: 192.168.1.168
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router IP Address: 192.168.1.1
TCP Port: 5001
Input Selection
Command
Description
@W op in #
Set matrix switch routing for video selection:
op is 00 to 03 for outputs 1 to 4, or 04 for all outputs
in is 00 to 03 for inputs 1 to 4
@W 04 00 01 02 03 #
Mirror inputs and outputs
Thus, 1 -> 1, 2 -> 2, 3 -> 3 and 4 -> 4
This command can also be used to set all the outputs to any
input
Power Mode
Command
Description
@W 0F 00 #
Enter Standby mode
@W 0F 01 #
Exit standby mode
System Commands
Command
Description
@W 50 #
Reboot
Mimics repowering the matrix switcher
@W 51 #
Restore Factory Settings
Removes all previously programmed settings
EDID Settings
Command
Description
@W XX AA BB #
XX is the Input Number
XX is 05 for input 1
XX is 06 for input 2
XX is 07 for input 3
XX is 08 for input 4
AA is the Video Mode
AA is 00 for 1080p
AA is 01 for 4K2K@30
AA is 02 for 4K2K@60 (YC420)
AA is 03 for 4K2K@60 (YC444)
For the EDID setting command, BB is a bit mask (7,6,5,4,3,2,1,0) that allows multiple
options to be set at the same time. For the colour depth settings, the values for bits 4 to
6 may be used in any combination to enable all desired colour depth modes. Bit 1 to
select the number of audio channel, but only one bit must be set for these audio bits.
Bit 7 (HDR mode) and bit 0 (3D mode) can be used independently of all the other bits.

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Bit(s)
Function
Mode when Set (1)
Mode when Clear (0)
7
HDR
HDR On
HDR Off
6, 5 & 4
Colour Depth
654
xx1 = Enable 30 bit colour
x1x = Enable 36 bit colour
1xx = Enable 48 colour
x = bit may 0 or 1 as required
654
xx0 = Disable 30 bit colour
x0x = Disable 36 bit colour
0xx = Disable 48 colour
x = bit may 0 or 1 as required
3, 2, & 1
Audio
Channels
321
001 = 2ch audio
010 = 5.1h audio
100 = 7.1ch audio
All other bit patterns are not
allowed
321
000 = Not allowed
0
3D
3D Mode
2D Only
When sending the EDID setting command, the binary bits in the above table will need
to be converted to their hexadecimal form as sent as two ASCII characters, for
example:
To set the EDID for input 1 to 4K2K@60 (YC444), HDR, 48 bit colour, 7.1ch audio &
3D the binary bit pattern from the above table would be: 11001001, which is C9 in
hexadecimal.
Also, XX = 05 for Input 1 and AA = 03 for 4K2K@60 (YC444).
The completed EDID command is: @W 05 03 C9 #
RS232 Control Software
The SY-MS44-18G can also be controlled via RS232 using PC software. The PC must
be connected to the matrix switcher to allow the PC software to function correctly. Up on
starting the software select the PC serial port from the drop-down list and click on the
Connect button in the COM Setting panel.

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After clicking the Connect button, the software will read the current status from the matrix
switcher.
Clicking the Edit button in the Device Name panel will allow the user to set a unique
name for the matrix switcher that can aid in device identification when installed in a
network system.
Port Set Panel
The Port Set panel allows for video selections. Click on any numbered button to select
that input for the chosen output group. The Output All group will set all outputs to the
chosen input number.

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EDID Config Panel
The EDID Config panel allows the EDID settings for each input to be configured as
required. Note that the HDR, 3D, 30Bit, 36Bit and 48Bit options may be used in any
combination, whereas only one audio mode can be selected. Whenever any of the Copy
From TV1 to Copy From TV4 options are selected, the option buttons below that
selection box are not available.
After making any changes, click the relevant Apply button to store them in the matrix switcher.
The Read button for each input group reads the data from the current EDID mode of the
respective input on the matrix switcher.
IP Config Panel
The IP Config panel allows the current IP settings to be viewed or changed. Note that
the DHCP checkbox should be unchecked to enable the IP Address Setting controls.
Once changes to the settings are complete, click on the Save IP Config button and then
reset the matrix switcher by either power-cycling the unit or clicking on the Reset button
on the System Config panel.

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This panel can also be used to determine the IP address of any SY-MS44-18G matrix
switcher that is connected to the RS232 port.
Note that the MAC address is fixed and cannot be changed.
Net Config Panel
The Net Config panel provide the following features:
Determine how many SY-MS44-18G matrix switchers are on the local network
and their IP settings.
Allow a web browser to be opened for the selected matrix switcher.
On the first panel, the IP Address is that of the controlling PC.

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Click the Connect button in the Current PC Information section:
Click the Search Device button to obtain a list of all SY-MS44-18G units on the local network.
Use the Set Device Number list to choose the desired matrix switcher.
Click the Connect button in the Host Device Information section:
Click IE button to open the web interface in the default browser.

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System Config Panel
The System Config panel provides the following features:
Specific commands can be sent to the matrix switcher when the Apply button
is clicked.
The matrix switcher can be reset to its current power on status. This will be
required whenever the IP settings are changed.
Turn the matrix switcher ON or OFF.
oThe OFF state is a standby mode that will only respond to the power
ON command. While in this mode the HDMI outputs and the front
panel of the matrix switcher are turned off.
Restore the matrix switcher to factory defaults. This will reset all settings back
to their factory defaults – use with caution when the following window appears:

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Web Interface Control
The built-in web interface provides control for input selection, EDID management and
IP Configuration. The following browser screens are available after entering the Host IP
address in the address bar of a web browser.
If the IP settings are not known, then use the RS232 control software to determine the
current IP settings of the SY-MS44-18G as described for the IP Config panel in the
RS232 Control Software section given above.
HDMI Selection (Port Set)
The Port Set page allows the user to make video selections for each individual output
or for all outputs simultaneously.

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EDID Config
The EDID Config page allows the user to set up the EDID options for each of the four
inputs. Note that the HDR, 3D, 30Bit, 36Bit and 48Bit options may be used in any
combination, whereas only one audio mode can be selected.
Each drop-down list provides the following EDID options:
1080p
4K2K@30Hz
4K2K@60Hz YCbCr 420 (shown as YC420)
4K2K@60Hz YCbCr 444 (shown as YC444)
Copy From TV1
Copy From TV2
Copy From TV3
Copy From TV4
Note that the last four options (Copy From TV1 to Copy From TV4) do not allow any
changes to the option buttons below the respective selection box.
Be sure to only choose the options that are best suited to HDMI source equipment, or
use the Copy commands to make the HDMI input signal fully compatible with the
display device.
Click the respective Apply button to set the new EDID option for that input.

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IP Config
The IP Config page allows the user to configure new IP settings for the SY-MS44-18G.
Any changes to these settings will only take effect after clicking on the Apply button.
Changes to the IP settings are only allowed when the DHCP box is not checked. Note
that the MAC address cannot be changed at all.
The Device Name box will allow the user to set a unique name for the matrix switcher
that can aid in device identification when on a network system.

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Specifications
General
HDMI Video
Input/output
VESA and SMPTE 480p to 2160p with 3D.
All HDMI resolutions to 3840x2160p @60Hz 4:4:4
480p@60Hz 576p@50Hz 720p@60Hz
1080p@24Hz 1080p@50Hz 1080p@60Hz
4K@24Hz 4K@30Hz
4K@60Hz YUV4:2:0 4K@60Hz YUV4:4:4
All PC resolutions to 1920x1200@60Hz
Bandwidth
18 Gbps max.
HDMI Audio Input /
Output
Pass through: All HDMI audio formats including Dolby D
(TrueHD) / DTS (HD-Master Audio) / PCM.
Channel count: from 2-8 (2.0 to 7.1)
Sample rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4
kHz and 192 kHz
De-embedded Audio Out
S/PDIF digital audio from HDMI output onto RCA connectors
Control
RS232, IP & IR
RS232 –115,200 Baud, no Parity, 1 Stop bit
IP default address: 192.168.1.168
Power Supply
5V DC @ 3.0A max.
Power Consumption
13W max.
Environmental
Operating Temperature
0 to +45°C (+32 to +113°F)
Operating Humidity
10 to 90 % RH (non-condensing)
Weight
720g
Physical
Dimensions
216 x 105 x 34mm
Case Material
Aluminium chassis

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Safety Instructions
To ensure reliable operation of this product as well as protecting the safety of any person using
or handling this device while powered, please observe the following instructions.
1. Use the power supply provided. If an alternate supply is required, check the voltage,
polarity and that it has sufficient power to supply the device it is connected to.
2. Do not operate this product outside the specified temperature and humidity range
given in the above specifications.
3. Ensure there is adequate ventilation to allow this product to operate efficiently.
4. Repair of this product should only be carried out by qualified professionals as this
product contains sensitive devices that may be damaged by any mistreatment.
5. Only use this product in a dry environment. Do not allow any liquids or harmful
chemicals to come into contact with this product.
After Sales Service
1. Should you experience any problems while using this product, firstly refer to the
Troubleshooting section in this manual before contacting SY Technical Support.
2. When calling SY Technical Support, the following information should be provided:
Product name and model number
Product serial number
Details of the fault and any conditions under which the fault occurs.
3. This product has a two year standard warranty, beginning from the date of purchase
as stated on the sales invoice. For full details please refer to our Terms and
Conditions.
4. SY Product warranty is automatically void under any of the following conditions:
The product is already outside of its warranty period
Damage to the product due to incorrect usage or storage
Damage caused by unauthorised repairs
Damage caused by mistreatment of the product
5. Please direct any questions or problems you may have to your local dealer before
contacting SY Electronics.