Zigen SW-42Plus User manual

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SW-42 Plus Quick Start Guide
QS-002-0002-000-00 | December 18, 2020
© 2020 Zigen Corporation
www.zigencorp.com
Read this quick start guide carefully before using the
product. Pictures shown in this document are for
reference only. Different models and specifications
are subject to actual product. Refer to SW-42 User
Manual for more details on installing, configuring,
and operating the SW-42Plus 4 x 2 HDMI 2.0 Switch.
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deployment of SW-42Plus. Important documents
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•SW-42 Quick Start Guide
•SW-42 User Manual
Overview
The SW-42Plus is an HDMI 2.0 switch with four inputs
and two scalable outputs for mixed resolution
environments. The unit can be configured to connect
any of the four inputs to any of the two outputs. The
device supports video formats up to 4K UHD (up to
2160p60 @ 4:4:4) with support for HDCP 2.2 or 1.4
content protection.
Audio from selected HDMI inputs or Audio Return
Channel (ARC) from Output #1 can be extracted and
sent to the device’s audio output interfaces. The ARC
audio can also be embedded to HDMI output #2.
Refer to the SW-42Plus User Manual for more
information.
Packing List
1x SW-42Plus 4 x 2 HDMI 2.0 Switch
1x Universal 100-240 VAC, 12V/2A Power Supply
1x IR Remote Control with CR2025 battery
1x RS-232 Cable (male DB9 to female DB9)
2x Wall Mounting Ears including Hardware
2x Rack Mounting Ears (1/2 Rack Height)
4x Plastic Cushions
1x Quick Start Guide
IR Sensor
This sensor is used for the IR Remote Control
(included). When pressing the Remote Control
buttons, aim the Remote Control in this window.
HDMI 1-4 Input Buttons
HDMI 1-4 corresponds to HDMI Inputs 1-4. Press one
of these buttons to connect it to the selected output.
Both video and embedded audio will be routed. The
selected button will illuminate blue.
SW-42Plus
MKIII (2020)
4 x 2 HDMI 2.0 Switch
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SW-42 Plus Quick Start Guide
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OUTPUT Select Button
Pressing the Output button will toggle between blue
and red illumination. If the OUTPUT button is blue,
then Output #1 will be connected to the selected
HDMI input. If the OUTPUT button is red, then Output
#2 will be connected to the selected HDMI input.
Example: Connect HDMI In #3 to HDMI Out #1
a. Press Output until blue illumination.
b. Press HDMI 3, this button will illuminate blue.
Example: Connect HDMI In #4 to HDMI Out #2
a. Press Output until red illumination.
b. Press HDMI 4, this button will illuminate red.
POWER Button
Pressing this illuminated button will toggle between
Active Mode (Blue) and Stand-By Mode (Red). In low
power Stand-By Mode, no video will be present at the
output and the audio will be muted.
HDMI Inputs
Connect the video sources to any of the four HDMI
inputs, which corresponds to the HDMI Selection
buttons 1-4 located in the front. Input #1 supports
ARC.
HDMI Outputs
Connect a display or AVR to the HDMI Scalable
Outputs. One of the selected inputs will route video
and embedded audio to the output. ARC is supported
from Output #1.
SPDIF (TOSLINK) Outputs
The SPDIF (TOSLINK) optical port will output audio
from the selected HDMI In or ARC from HDMI Output
#1.
Analog Audio Outputs
The Analog Audio Left/Right Outputs can be
configured for Balanced or Unbalanced (refer to the
SW-42Plus User Manual for proper wiring diagram).
The analog audio can be sourced from the selected
HDMI In or ARC from HDMI Output #1. Only 2-
Channel Stereo format is supported.
RS-232 Port
The RS-232 port is typically connected to a 3rd party
Control System to configure
the SW-42Plus. The default
settings are:
Baud Rate: 115,200
Data Bits: 8 | Stop Bits: 1
Parity: None | Flow Control: None
Refer to the SW-42Plus User Manual for a complete
description of the RS-232 control protocol.
IR Input Connection
The IR Input port can be connected to an IR Receiver
(3-pin Plug, 5V) or
any 3rd party Control
System (2-pin Plug).
The pin out for the
IR connectors are as
follows:
Ethernet LAN Port
The Ethernet LAN port is a 100 Base-T connection to
any router, network switch, computer, or 3rd party
Control System (driver required). The SW-42Plus
features a Web Graphical Interface, called ZigNet.
Any computer with a web browser can access ZigNet
to configure the device, manage EDID, and view
advanced diagnostics. Refer to the SW-42Plus User
Manual for more information on using ZigNet.
Power
The SW-42Plus requires 12VDC @ 2Amps to power
the unit. Use the included power adaptor and ensure
the locking ring is threaded snugly to prevent
inadvertent disconnection of the power jack. Make
sure all video, audio, and control ports are properly
connected before applying power to the SW-42Plus.
GND (5)
TX (2)
RX (3)
IR INPUT (2 or 3 pin support)
IR In
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GND
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