CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 1
FEATURES & CONTENTS .............................................. 2
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................3
FRONT PANEL ................................................................4
REAR PANEL ..................................................................7
REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................8
EDID FUNCTIONS ..........................................................10
IR EXTENDER ...............................................................13
RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE .........................................14
TYPICAL APPLICATION ...............................................15
LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................17
INTRODUCTION
The SB-5642LCM is high-performance 4x2 matrix routing switcher
for HDMI signals. This switcher 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 2 outputs simultaneously. The Switcher is certified as
being fully HDMI and HDCP compliant, with RoHS,CE,FCC certification.
Support high resolution HDMI sources routed to HDMI displays, monitors,
projector or audio receivers. The EDID can be selected between seven
(7) different modes. Control is provided via Front panel push buttons, IR
remote or via RS-232. An RS-232 Windows GUI interface is provided for
matrix routing.
The SB-5642LCM is our next-generation 4x2 HDMI Matrix Routing
Switch, designed for multiple sources and displays. There are four (4)
HDMI connections for inputs and two (2) HDMI connections for outputs
located on the back panel. This unit has EDID management and EDID
memory, including a new feature called “Fast Speed Start®” which
permits switching between HDMI sources in as little as 2 seconds. The
SB-5642LCM supports bandwidth of 6.75Gbps and data rates up to 2.5
Gbps, enabling 1080p HDMI formats and UXGA DVI resolutions.
Building upon our successful 5642 series, the SB-5642LCM’s front panel
includes an LCD display with two (2) data display lines. Functional manual
control is achieved through push buttons located on the front panel.
External functional control is achieved through a RS-232 connection or
through the IR Remote Control. The RS-232 connection allows functions
to be controlled by systems like Control4 (drivers included) or any
computerized software/hardware control system.
When using the SB-5642LCM Matrix Routing Switch, one-to-many or
many-to-one connections can be established. You can easily connect
any input device to any output device. You can also establish a single
input device to many output devices, eliminating the need to constantly
re-route video input and output cables.
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HDMI Matrix Switcher Series
Thank you for purchasing the SB-5642LCM 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher. You will find this unit easy to install and highly
reliable but it is essential that you read this manual thoroughly before attempting to use 4x2 HDMI Matrix switcher.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the
PSU if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.
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