Vanco Evolution EVMX4044 Instructions for use

Vanco Part Number
EVMX4044
Quick Install HDMI® 4x4
Matrix Selector Switch
(over Single Cat5e/Cat6
Cable)
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HDMI® 4x4
MATRIX SELECTOR SWITCH
(over Cat5e/Cat6 Cable)

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1. Do not expose this unit to water,
moisture, or excessive humidity.
2. Do not install or place this unit
in a built-in cabinet, or other
conned space without adequate
ventilation.
3. To prevent risk of electrical shock
or re hazard, due to overheating
do not obstruct unit’s ventilation
openings.
4. Do not install near any source of
heat, including other units that
may produce heat.
5. Do not place unit near ames.
6. Only clean unit with a dry cloth.
7. Unplug unit during lightening
storms or when not used for
an extended period of time.
A surge protector is strongly
recommended.
8. Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched,
particularly at the plugs.
9. Use unit only with accessories
specied by the manufacturer.
10. Refer all servicing to qualied
personnel.
CAUTION
HDMI is a very complex technology requiring continuous authentication of the signal
and the same video resolution and audio settings on all electronic equipment in the
system. When there are multiple sources and displays, the video resolution and
audio setting on all connected units must be adjusted to correspond with that of the
display having the lowest video and audio capability.
WARNING
DEAR CUSTOMER
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please
read these instructions carefully before connecting,
operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
This product is 100% inspected and tested in the United
States to verify HDMI performance parameters.

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INTRODUCTION
The Evolution by Vanco Quick Install 4x4 Matrix over Cat5e/Cat6 Cable with RS-232 is an HD switching
and extension system that comprises of a 4 input/4 output HD Matrix together with included 4 display
receivers. Have 4 sources displayed simultaneously on any display or have a single source duplicated on
multiple displays, exibility for the perfect solution. Simple plug and play solution that allows each output
with the ability to extend HDMI signal up to 131 feet over a single category 5e or 6 cable. Features
additional HDMI output per UTP output for exibility or mirroring capability, able to handle up to 8
displays. With an output bandwidth of 6.75 Gbps, the EVMX4044 is capable of full 1080p HD video and
HD multi-channel audio distribution with simple control using the front panel or remotely via IR Receivers
at display locations. Includes RS-232 connectivity for third party integration for control and switching, as
well as IP control along with LAN connectivity for IP control and switching remotely, using a smartphone
or tablet. Also features EDID management system, which allows and encourages device communication
compatibility for seamless integration. For the quickest, most convenient and cost effective means of
transmitting and controlling full, uncompressed 1080p HD video and HD audio, the EVMX4044 is a solid
choice for any application.
FEATURES
Quick Install HDMI® 4x4 Matrix over Single Cat5e/Cat6
Cable
Part # EVMX4044
• Allows up to 4 HDMI sources to be distributed simultaneously to up to 4 displays
• Transmission Range: Extends 1080p resolution up to 131ft/40m over Cat5e/6
• 4 additional HDMI outputs for exibility or mirroring capability; allows for connection
of up to 8 displays or the ability to create a larger distribution system by cascading or
daisy chaining
• Quick Install, 1080p HD Matrix Switcher providing a perfect solution for Home or Retail
AV as well as Commercial and Hospitality installations with all necessary receivers and
IR accessories included
• Features EDID management which supports default HDMI EDID and has the ability to
learn the EDID of display equipment for any “handshake” issues via RS-232 connectivity
• For even greater control and ne tuning, each receiver features a fully adjustable EQ
distance range for optimizing the transmission signal
• Receivers feature LED indicators for clear power and video signal selection
• HDCP Compliant
• Supports HDMI Deep Color and 3D
• Supports 7.1 channel digital audio
• Wideband IR pass-through (20kHz to 60 kHz)
• Choose from 5 switching modes – front panel buttons, Local remote control, RS-232
control, IR call-back (dedicated IR extension cable connected to IR extension port, and
IR emitters on sources required), and IP control utilizing smartphone or tablet via LAN
• 12V DC, UL Listed Power supply for 4x4 matrix
• 5V DC, UL Listed Power Supplies for Receivers (4 total)
• 4x4 Matrix Dimensions: 17.32”(440mm) W x 1.73”(44mm) H x 5.98”(151.8mm) D
• Receiver Dimensions: 3.6” (92mm) W x 1.1” (28mm) H x 2.9” (74mm) D

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SPECIFICATIONS
HDCP Compliance...................................................... Yes
Video Bandwidth ........................................................ Single-link 225Mhz [6.75 Gbps]
Video Support ........................................................... 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p @60 36-bit color
Audio Support ........................................................... Surround Sound (up to 7.1 ch) or stereo digital audio
ESD Protection .......................................................... [1] Human body model — ±19kV [air-gap discharge]
& ±12kV [contact discharge] [2] Core chipset — ±8kV
PCB stack-up ............................................................ 4-layer board [impedance control — differential
100Ω; single 50Ω]
Input (Matrix Unit) ..................................................... 4x HDMI / 1x RS-232 / 1x Ethernet / 5x IR socket for
IR receiver
Output (Matrix Unit)................................................... 4x RJ-45 / 4x HDMI / 5x IR socket for IR blaster
Input (Receiving Unit) ................................................. 1x RJ-45 / 1x IR socket for IR receiver
Output (Receiving Unit)............................................... 1x HDMI / 1x IR socket for IR blaster
HDMI connector ........................................................ Type A 19 pin female
RJ-45 connector........................................................ WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
RS-232 connector ..................................................... DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
3.5mm connector (Matrix Unit)................................... Earphone jack for IR blaster; [All IR Out] IR control on
all source devices; [IR1~IR4] IR control on individual source device. Earphone jack for IR receiver [System IR]
Receives IR commands
3.5mm connector (Receiving Unit):.............................. Earphone jack for IR blaster [IR] IR control on
individual display device. Earphone jack for IR receiver [IR] Receives IR commands from remote control
Housing .................................................................... Metal enclosure
Fixedness.................................................................. 1RU rack-mount with ears
Power supply............................................................. 12V 5A DC
Power consumption.................................................... 20 Watts [max]
Operation temperature............................................... 32-104 degrees F
Storage temperature.................................................. -4 - 140 degrees F
Relative humidity ....................................................... 20-90% RH (no condensation)
• (1) EVMX4044 HDMI 4x4 Matrix
Selector Switch
• (4) EVRX3001 Receiver
• (9) IR Receiver (RX)
• (4) IR Blaster (TX)
• (1) DC 12V5A power supply (for matrix
switch)
• (4) DC 5V2A power supply (for receiving
units)
• (1) Rack-mounting ear set
• (1) IR remote control
• (1) Installation software CD
• (1) User Manual
PACKAGE CONTENTS

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1. Power Switch
2. Source Status: Input source indicator LED
3. 7-segment LED: for output 1-4 status
4. IR SENSOR: IR sensor for receiving the IR commands from IR remote
5. Push Button: Select the output and input
6. Push Button: Enter Button
7. HDMI Local Loopout Port 1-4: Local loopout HDMI outputs for each output
channel
8. Output Port 1-4: RJ-45 outputs for each output channel
9. INPUT 1-4: HDMI inputs
10. IR Receiver 1-4: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR
receiver
11. System IR Receiver: Ext. IR receiver
12. IR Blaster 1-4: 3.5mm IR blaster socket for individual HDMI source control
13. All IR Output: 3.5mm IR blaster socket for HDMI source control on all 4 inputs
14. RS-232: RS-232 control port
15. Ethernet: Ethernet control port
16. +12V DC: 12V DC power jack
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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EDID
EDID management allows for EDID learning or to pre-set an EDID to encourage a “handshake” between the
display and source.
The EDID learning function is only necessary whenever any display on the HDMI output port is not outputting
audio and video properly. Because the HDMI source devices and displays may have various level of capability in
playing audio and video, the general principle is that the source device will output the lowest standards in audio
format and video resolutions to be acceptable among all HDMI displays connected. In this case, a 720p stereo
HDMI signal output would be probably the safest choice. The EDID function can also force the matrix to learn
the EDID of the lowest capable HDMI display among others to make sure all displays are capable to play the
HDMI signals normally.
RECEIVERS
1. 5V DC: Connect to 5V DC power supply.
2. HDMI OUT: Connect to a HDMI display with a HDMI male-male cable.
3. EQ ROTARY DIAL - If you see ickering or blinking image on the display,
adjust the EQ rotary switch to improve the cable skew. MAX stands for the
strongest HDMI signal level for the longest possible transmission length while
MIN stands for the weakest HDMI signal level for short transmission length.
Adjust the signal level from MIN to MAX until desired video quality is displayed.
Recommended EQ settings LENGTH
Position Cable Length
0 (MIN)-2 under 15m (49.5ft)
3-5 15-30m (49.5 ft - 99ft)
6-7 (MAX) 30-40m (99ft - 132ft)
4. HDMI Signal IN: Plug in a Cat-5/5e/6 cable that needs to be linked to the receiving
unit EVRX3001-RX.
5. IR Blaster: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR blaster
6. IR Receiver: Infrared 3.5mm socket for plugging in the extension cable of IR receiver
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1. Full-HD(1080p@60)-24bit 2D & 2ch & Dolby 5.1ch (factory setting)
2. Full-HD(1080p@60)-24bit 2D & 7.1ch
3. Full-HD(1080p@60)-24bit 3D & 2ch
4. Full-HD(1080p@60)-24bit 3D & 7.1ch
5. HD(1080i@60)(720p@60)-24bit 2D & 2ch
6. HD(1080i@60)(720p@60)-24bit 2D & 7.1ch
7. Full-HD(1080p@60)-36bit 2D & 2ch
8. Full-HD(1080p@60)-36bit 2D & 7.1ch
9. Full-HD(1080p@60)-24bit 2D & 2ch
EDID Settings:
There are nine embedded default EDID settings as shown below:
OPERATION CONTROL - FRONT
PANEL
1. INPUT/OUTPUT MAPPING
• Use the “LEFT” or “RIGHT“ push button to select the output desired to switch sources
to.
• Use the “UP” or “DOWN“ push button to select the specic source.
• Press “SET” to conrm
EDID
There are two methods for EDID Learning as shown below:
1. IR Remote Control: Please refer to the Operation Control – IR Remote Control
section
2. Software Control: Please refer to the Operation Control - Software Control through
RS-232 and LAN port

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OPERATION CONTROL - IR
REMOTE CONTROL
1. INPUT/OUTPUT Switch - Push the corresponding button on the remote to select Input & Output port.
Ex: Select Input 2 to Output 3 - The button highlighted in the red circle button shown below to select Input 2
to Output 3
2. Function Key
Button Function
OFF Standby mode
ON Power on the matrix switcher
STATUS Preset output status
SAVE Save current mapping mode
PRESET Preset mapping mode
DEFAULT EDID Begin default EDID selection
LEARN EDID Begin EDID learning from one output
CLEAR Clear the previous IR operation procedure
TAKE Trigger the previous setting
F1 Reserved
F2 Reserved

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1. System Requirement
1) OS Information: MS WinXP/7
2) Baud rates: 9600
3) Software size: 3 MB
4) Minimum RAM requirement: 256 MB
OPERATION CONTROL – Software control through RS-232
OPERATION CONTROL - SOFTWARE
CONTROL THROUGH RS-232 AND
LAN PORT
1. I/O Routing Button
2. Rename I/O Button
3. EDID Button
4. Network Button
5. F/W Update & Default Reset Button
6. Refresh COM Port
7. COM Port Selection
8. Connection Status
9. Connect/Disconnect Button
10. Control SW via RS-232
11. Control SW via Network
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1. Input Selection and Mapping
I/O:
Select the input
Click “Send” to change the I/O setting
Save Mapping:
Select Mapping(1-8)
Click “Save” button to save current mapping
Preset Mapping:
Select Mapping(1-8)
Click “Recall” button to recall previous mapping which are saved

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2. Rename I/O Button
Rename I/O:
Rename output name
Rename input name
Rename Mapping:
Rename Mapping name

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3. EDID BUTTON
Learn EDID from Default
Select Default EDID(1-8 Default EDID)
Select Input
Click “Send” button to learn default EDID
Learn EDID From Display
Select output
Select Input
Click “Send” button to learn display EDID
Load EDID File to Input
Select Input
Click “Load” button to select the EDID le
View EDID
Select Input or HDMI output
Click “View” button to read the EDID and analysis
Create EDID
Click “Create” button to create EDID le
Select the EDID content
Click “Save EDID on Computer” to save the generated EDID as a le

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4. NETWORK
Save Setting
Save the IP address which is manually entered
Read Setting:
Read the IP address from the device
** The default IP address is 192.168.1.111

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5. SYSTEM BUTTON
Firmware Update
1) Version:
To get the F/W version information
2) Factory Reset
3) Help:
To view the steps of the rmware update
4) Firmware Update Main Board
5) Firmware Update Web IC
6) Firmware Update Front Panel

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6. COM PORT SELECTION
Click “ ” button to select COM Port
7. CONNECTION STATUS
Connected Status:
Connecting Status:
Disconnected Status:
8. CONNECT/DISCONNECT
Click this button “ ” to change connection status

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Click “ ” button to switch to Ethernet function
If Ethernet is connected, the button will emit to show that ethernet is connected
9. RS-232
10. ETHERNET
Click “ ” button to switch to RS-232 function.
If RS-232 is connected, the button emit to show that RS-232 is connected

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OPERATION CONTROL - WEB
INTERFACE CONTROL
The default IP address: 192.168.1.111
Account: admin
Password: matrix
1. I/O Routing Button
2. Setting Button
3. EDID Button
1) Refresh Mapping
2) I/O:
a) Select the input
3) Save Mapping:
a) Select Mapping(1-8)
b) Click “Save” button to save current
mapping
4)Recall Mapping:
a) Select Mapping(1-8)
b) Click “Recall” button to recall previous
mapping which are saved
1) I/O Routing

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2) Settings
1) Rename I/O:
a) Rename output name
b) Rename input name
2) Rename Mapping:
a) Rename Mapping name
3) Password change: (the password has to be 6
characters)
a) Key in “old password”
b) Key in “new password”
c) Key in “new password” again
3) EDID
1) Learn EDID from Default
a) Select Default EDID(1-8 Default EDID)
b) Select Input
c) Click “Send” button to learn default EDID
2) Learn EDID From Display
a) Select output
b) Select Input
c) Click “Send” button to learn display EDID

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM