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Chapter 2: Overview

2. Overview
2.1 Introduction

The VSW-HDMI4X4-B is a high-performance 4X4 matrix routing switch for HDMI signals. This switch supports data rates up to 
6.75 Gbps, enabling 1080p HDMI formats and UXGA/WUXGA/DVI resolution to any HD display. High Definition Digital signals 
can be selected and distributed to any eight outputs simultaneously. The switch is fully HDMI

®

 and HDCP compliant, with RoHS, 

CE, and FCC certification. It supports high-resolution HDMI sources routed to HDMI displays, monitors, projectors, or audio  
receivers. The EDID can be selected between seven different modes or copied from the attached displays. You can control the 
switch via front-panel push buttons, the IR remote, or RS-232.

2.2 Features

• Matrix switches (4) HDMI digital source devices to (4) HDMI devices.

• Supports HDMI digital video w/embedded audio, DVI format and complies with CEC/HDCP 2.0.

• Includes (7) function key controls.

• Supports worldwide EDID modes for HDTV resolutions.

• Enables link speeds of up to 6.75 Gbps (link clock rate of 340 Hz) and supports HDMI 1.4a 3D formats.

•  Works with wide range of HD resolutions from PC XGA to WUXGA 1920x1200 and HDTV/DTV resolutions 480i/480p, 

576i/576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.

• Compatible with all HDMI source devices, PC monitors, plasma HD displays, HDTV, and audio receivers/amplifiers.

• Provides digital video TMDS formats resolution up to 1080p-60 with Deep color 36-bit.

•  Supports digital audio: Dolby

®

 TrueHD, Dolby Digital

®

, Dolby Digital Plug/ex, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master, DTS-EX, PCM, 

PCM2, LPCM2.

•  Choose from three ways to control the user interface: front-panel push button, IR wireless remote control, and third-party 

RS-232 controller (via simple ASCII).

• Supports worldwide control functions: ALL/OFF/RECALL/ENTER/MEMORY/EDID/LOCK.

•  Supports built-in EDID modes, external copy, and auto mode.

• Front-panel LEDs show active input and output status.

• Supports preview output port simultaneously with Output #1.

• Supports IR Remote and IR Extender with distance up to 1000 feet (300 m) maximum.

• Provides EDID configuration via Internal modes.

• Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) switch can be all open or OFF.

• Remembers the last state during a power cycle.

• When power is removed and resorted, the last configuration will be restored.

2.3 What’s Included

Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support  
at 724-746-5500 or [email protected].

• Main console unit

• IR remote control

• IR extender receiver

• RS-232 cable

• 100–230 VAC, 12 VDC, 3 A universal power supply

Summary of Contents for VSW-HDMI4X4-B

Page 1: ...Matrix Switch VSW HDMI4X4 B Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mailin...

Page 2: ...chnical experts in less than 30 seconds Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Dolby and Dolby Digital are registered tra...

Page 3: ...en the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to...

Page 4: ...n el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n 10 El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyend...

Page 5: ...as that printed on the rear of the unit Damage caused by connection to improper AC voltage is not covered by any warranty 9 Power down and disconnect the unit from power voltage before making connecti...

Page 6: ...necting cables to other devic es Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents or aerosol cleaners as this may damage the unit Use a clean dry cloth Installation of this unit should be in a...

Page 7: ...n 15 4 1 EDID Setup 15 4 2 Embedded EDID Modes 15 4 3 Copy EDID 15 4 4 EDID Status 16 4 5 How to Set Up Fast Speed Start FSS Function 17 4 6 Auto Mode Definition 17 4 7 Consumer Electronics Control CE...

Page 8: ...MEMORY LOCK EDID HDCP CEC Support HDCP 2 0 compliant CEC compliant HDMI I O Connector HDMI Type A SMD 19 pin female HDMI Support HD 1080p 60 Hz H36 bit deep color 3D 1 4a formats Infrared Frequency 38...

Page 9: ...V DTV resolutions 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i and 1080p Compatible with all HDMI source devices PC monitors plasma HD displays HDTV and audio receivers amplifiers Provides digital video TMDS format...

Page 10: ...indicate that a video source is present on that input 3 Output Status Display Each output destination channel shows which input source is assigned 4 Destination Select Buttons Separate outputs 1 throu...

Page 11: ...ed within 5 seconds 10 Function Key Enter or DEMO Press ENTER to confirm entries 11 Function Key Memory or SAVE The system will store presets up to a total of 8 Presets are stored in local memory usin...

Page 12: ...nal link of HDMI direct digital video audio to this female HDMI connector The connector supports HDMI digital video audio and HDMI digital video sources Preview port HDMI signal is the same as Output...

Page 13: ...Diagram Figure 3 1 shows a sample application using the 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch PC Blu ray PS 3 Laptop 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch VSW HDMI4x4 B Display Projector VX HDMI TP 100M Transmitter VX HDMI TP 100M...

Page 14: ...stallation 3 2 IR Extender Figure 3 2 IR extender connection NOTE When you plug the external IR extender into the switch the front panel IR receiver remains active STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Figure 3 3 How...

Page 15: ...st suitable EDID from Destination to Source Mode 2 H24 3D 1080p 24 bits Audio support PCM 2CH Mode 3 H24M 3D 1080p 24 bits Audio support MAT MLP 7 1CH PCM 2CH one bit audio 2CH AC3 5 1CH DTS 5 1CH PCM...

Page 16: ...of the Destination buttons 1 4 Copy EDID from the selected destination Step 3 Press to enable all the source buttons 1 4 to which the EDID should be copied Copy the destination EDID to selected sourc...

Page 17: ...ingle destination Destination Device 1 will be set to the highest common audio and video mode supported by Source 1 Example for multiple destinations The highest supported common audio and video mode...

Page 18: ...e front panel Input 1 4 select buttons the supplied IR remote control or through the RS 232 serial communications port On powerup the switch will return to its last used setting before it was powered...

Page 19: ...then PRESS SOURCE DESTINATION 1 09F6 10EF SOURCE 1 09F6 01FE DESTINATION 2 09F6 20DF SOURCE 2 09F6 02FD DESTINATION 3 09F6 30CF SOURCE 3 09F6 03FC DESTINATION 4 09F6 40BF SOURCE 4 09F6 04FB For exampl...

Page 20: ...t used 5 GND Ground 6 Not used 7 Not used 8 Not used 9 Not used 5 2 RS 232 Protocol Commands You can control the switch via the RS 232 serial control port to interface to a PC or similar third party c...

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