Zigen ZIG-SW42 User manual

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Zigen SW42 HDMI 2.0 UHD 600 MHz
4x1 Switch w/HDCP 2.2 & WebOS.
Mirrored Long Distance HDBaseT
100M Port.
ZIG-SW42
USER MANUAL Ver. 1.0

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Table of Contents
Copyright and Trademark 3
Introduction 4
Package Contents 4
Features 4
Specifications 5
Block Diagram 8
General Operation 9
Dip Switch Settings 10
Remote Control 12
WebOS 13
Commands 16
Warranty 18

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Copyright and Trademarks:
All rights reserved by ZIGEN, INC. No part of this document may be reproduced
in any form or by any means without written permission from the product
manufacturer. Changes are periodically made to the information in this
document. They will be incorporated in subsequent editions. The product
manufacturer may make improvements and /or changes in the product described
in this document at any time.
All the registered trademarks referred to this manual are belonging to their
respective companies.
Before You Begin
Follow all instructions marked on the device during using.
Do not attempt to maintain the device by yourself, any faults, please contact your
vendor.
Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
It is better to keep it in a dry environment.
The system should be installed indoor only.
Only use the power cord supplied with the device.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean the device.
Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning.
Unplug the power cord during lightning or after a prolonged period of
non-use to avoid damage to the equipment.

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Introduction
New 600 MHz HDMI switch designed for switching in home and commercial
environments where switching of high-bandwidth UHD (2160P60 4:4:4) content
is required –or just to be safe for future sources including the “new blu” coming
this fall. The SW42 features 4 HDMI 2.0 Inputs and 1 HDMI 2.0 output, digital
audio de-embedding of active channel and an Ethernet port and WebOS for
setup, switching, EDID management, firmware updates and remote reset.
Additionally, the SW42 is controllable via built in IR receiver or RS-232. The
SW42 also has a mirrored HDBaseT 100 meter port (single CAT5e of higher).
SW42 also routes Ethernet and is compliant with the entire Zigen ecosystem of
products by routing network commands and control in receiver nodes.
Typical Applications:
Classrooms, Boardrooms, Conference rooms for switching UHD content
sources via multiple control options (3rd party controllers, WebOS, simple
remote or front panel buttons)
High-end home theaters for showing UHD 2.0 content with HDCP 2.2
copy protection
Long distance applications where the rack is up to 100 meters from the
display.
Package Contents
1 x ZIG-SW42
1 x 12V/2.5A DC Power Supply
IEC USA AC Cord 3’
Remote Control
1 x User Manual
Features
HDMI 2.0 (600 MHz UHD) on all ports.
18 GBP/sec video bandwidth
WebOS Interface
Supports digital video formats up to 4K UHD (2160P60 @4:4:4 pixel
format)
Advanced EDID management.

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Supports uncompressed PCM 2- Ch., 5.1, 7.1, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby
TrueHD, DTS HD-Master Audio and more.
Built in IR sensor plus 3.5mm jack and remote control
IR In and Out jacks plus locking style (phoenix) connector 3-12VDC -
works with everything!
Bi-directional RS-232 –Control switch or integrate 3rd party control.
SPDIF for audio de-embedding
HDCP 2.2 compliant
Specifications
Video Bandwidth
HDMI - 18 GBP/sec
HDBaseT - 10.2 GPBS Max
Video Resolutions
All SMPTE & VESA in HDMI 2.0 Specification. Max SMPTE UHD -
4096x2160P60/RGB/4:4:4 8-bit.
Max for HDBaseT port is 2160P60/4:2:0 8-bit (HDBaseT/CAT limitation)
Color Space
RGB, YUV
Color Bit Depth
8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit & 16-bit per pixel
Note: Resolution and video bandwidth limited –ex. 2160P60 RGB or 4:4:4 8-bit
would use almost the entire 18 GBPS of bandwidth. 2160P60 4:2:2 10-bit (new
Blu Ray) would exceed the previous 10.2 GBPS maximum of HDMI 1.4a and
would not be able to travel over category cable using HDBaseT as of this writing.

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Chroma Subsampling
4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0
See note above –chroma subsampling or color compression is related to bit
depth and video resolution settings with regard to total bandwidth requirements.
A 4K/60 signal at 4:4:4 chroma subsampling can have a maximum bit depth of 8
bits.
Audio
HDMI in & Out –Up to Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master
SPDIF –Up to Dolby Digital & DTS 5.1
Audio Sampling Rates –Up to 1536 KHz
Distance - HDMI –Up to 5M @ 4K, HDBaseT –Up to 100M at 4K/60 4:2:0 8-
bit
HDCP - 2.2, 1.4 or None
CEC - Pass through
Connections
4 x HDMI type A HDMI Input
1 x HDMI type A HDMI Output
1 x RJ45 HDBaseT 100M Port
1 x SPDIF Digital Audio Output
1 x RJ45 LAN Port for TCP/IP Control
1 x 9-pin RS-232 port
1 x 3.5mm IR In Port
1 x 3.5mm IR Out Port
1 x 5-pin Locking IR Connection (phoenix) in/out 3-12 VDC
1 x IR Sensor (In)
1 x IEC 110-220VAC

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Temperature –Operating 32-122 F (0-50 C), Humidity: 20-90% non-
condensing.
Dimensions
1RU –Rack Mountable
Weight
3 Pounds
Certifications/Compliance
FCC, HDBaseT, CE, RoHS, HDCP, HDMI

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Block Diagram –Zigen ZIG-SW42
General Operation
SW42 is the ultimate in high-bandwidth UHD switchers. With a full 600 MHz pixel
clock the SW42 support high bandwidth sources and displays. Additionally, the
SW42 supports HDCP 2.2 copy protection so you can be sure your customer is
able to view the latest 4K UHD content –either protected (movies) or computer
content (un-protected).
Basic connections are 4 HDMI 2.0 sources (or below) and one HDMI output to
the display or projector. There is a SPDIF port that de-embeds audio from the
currently selected input and routes it to your audio matrix or multi-zone amplifier.
Additionally, with the SW42 there is a 100 meter HDBaseT port for long distance
runs. Note HDBaseT is limited to 4K/60 4:2:0 8-bit.
Advanced EDID management is available through a combination of the 4-pin
dipswitch and WebOS. 15 EDID tables are available, plus you can load custom
EDID tables. Or, leave the SW42 in the default mode and it will pull the EDID
from the connected/selected display. By being able to manage the EDID and
HPD (Hot Plug Detection) you can speed up switching in mixed format systems.
Control the SW42 via the supplied remote control (IR –to built-in sensor or run
an IR receiver to the 3.5mm IR jack). You can also control the SW42 via 3rd party
control, RS-232, LAN (WebOS/Telnet), or via the input selector switch on the
front panel.
DIP Switch Settings
DIP 1: EDID
OFF (UP): As a default the downstream EDID is copied and used from output
port 1.
While DIP 1 is OFF (UP) DIP 2 & 3 are active as follows:
DIP 2: (OFF/UP) audio according to downstream capabilities
DIP 2: (ON/DOWN) audio is restricted to 2-channel regardless of downstream
EDID.
DIP 3: (OFF/UP) audio according to downstream capabilities.

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DIP 3: (ON/DOWN) audio is modified for SPDIF maximum capabilities. This
ensures that the SPDIF output always outputs all SPDIF supported formats.
DIP 2 overrides DIP 3. If DIP 2 is down, stereo is selected.
While DIP 1 is ON (DOWN) the EDID is selected using the WebOS
WebOS has 15 EDID tables to select from (more to come) for various use cases
(see screen shot below). Additionally via the WebOS and custom EDID table can
be loaded into the device. This gives maximum flexibility as customers can load
any EDID they want for the desired application.
Screen Shot –EDID Tables in WebOS
Note: While DIP 1 is ON (DOWN), DIPs 2 and 3 are not used.
DIP 4: Hot Plug Force
UP (OFF) –Hot Plug Detection (HPD) is normal

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DOWN (ON) –HPD is forced active. In this mode the SW42 does not process
HPD events from downstream to upstream (from the sink back to the source).
This speeds up the HDMI pipeline and can be very useful to avoid a looping
condition when multiple HDMI devices are connected in series.

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ZIG-SW42 Remote Control
SW42 remote control can be used for switching between inputs and powering the
SW42 up or down.

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SW41/2 Web OS Screenshot
WebOS
Device Name & Notes
Device Name –default out of the box is SW42-XXXX (last 4 digits of the
serial number). Example - for PC http://sw42.0001/ for Mac http://sw42-
0001.local/. You should change it if you are using more than 1 device
(Change Name below) to whatever you want –ex. CR100SW –for
conference room number 100 switcher.
Notes –free form field for entering installer notes.
Video Input
Use to select the input you want showing on the display
EDID Management

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Note: To use WebOS EDID management make sure DIP 1 is ON (UP)
Active EDID table is shown. You can load one of the presets from the previous
page or load a custom EDID table from your PC –simply browse and upload the
custom EDID if required.
Admin/Firmware/Reset/Info
•Serial Number –serial number of SW42
•Firmware –Current firmware revision
•Hardware –for internal use
•IP Address –IP address of the unit assigned by your DHCP Server
•Hostname –this is what you want to call the unit –syntax example
CR100RX_k123. This is also the name you type into your browser to
access the WebOS. Don’t us spaces or special characters.
•Factory Reset –will erase user entered date like installer notes.
•Choose File/Upload Firmware –when necessary, this is where you select
a new firmware file and upload firmware.
•Reset DA14 –will reset the ZIG-SW42 remotely.
•Install Update –when necessary is for installing new software updates to
the unit.

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Command Syntax
RS-232 & IP Commands –note the same commands are available via RS-
232 and IP –use @ for RS232, nothing for IP.
RS-232
@SW42-XXXX(last 4 of SN)<sp> <parameter> <sp>... <parameter> <sp>
<end of response>
Default RS232 Protocol Settings (can be changed in WebOS if required):
Baud Rate = 115200 Data Bits = 8
Parity = None
Stop Bit = 1
Flow control = None
IP
DA14-XXXX <sp> <parameter> <sp>... <parameter> <sp> <end of response>
Commands (shown in RS-232 format):
Help
@SW42-XXXX help
Shows a list of available commands
Disco
@SW42-XXXX disco
Uptime
@SW42-XXXX uptime
Shows day, hours, minutes and seconds the SW42 has been running.

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Version
@SW42-XXXX version
Shows Zigen SW42, firmware release, firware revision, build date and serial
number.
Get Device Status
@SW42-XXXX st
Shows active and inactive ports –ex. Port 1 active, port 2 off, etc.
HDMI Input Selection
@SW42-XXXX insel <1|2|3|4>
Lets you change the input.
Power
@SW42-XXXX <on or off>
Powers device on or off. Ports remain active –no picture or sound.

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Warranty Information
LIMITED WARRANTY –with the exceptions noted in the next paragraph, ZIGEN
warrants the original purchaser that the equipment it manufactures or sells will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from
the date of purchase. The proof of sale is required in order to claim warranty.
Should this product, in ZIGEN’s opinion, prove defective within this warranty
period, ZIGEN, at its option, will repair or replace this product without charge.
Customers outside of US are responsible for shipping charges to and from
ZIGEN. Any defective parts replaced become the property of ZIGEN. This
warranty does not apply to those products which have been damaged due to
accident, unauthorized alterations, improper repair, modifications, inadequate
maintenance and care, or use in any manner for which the product was not
originally intended for. Items integrated into ZIGEN products that are made by
other manufacturers, notably computer hard drives and liquid crystal display
panels, are limited to the term of the warranty offered by the respective
manufacturers. Such specific warranties are available upon request to ZIGEN.
ZIGEN makes no other representation of warranty as to fitness for the purpose or
merchantability or otherwise in respect of any of the products sold. The liability of
ZIGEN with respect to any defective products will be limited to the repair or
replacement of such products. In no event shall ZIGEN be responsible or liable
for any damage arising from the use of such defective products whether such
damages be direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise, and whether such
damages are incurred by the reseller, end-user or any third party. The
information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be
accurate. However, ZIGEN assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that
may be contained in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages. The technical information contained herein regarding the features and
specifications is subject to change without notice.