INTRODUCTION
HDMI cable
Two LAN cables
4x HDTV
4x HDMI Source
HSMR
PS3
Blu- ray Disc Player
TiVo
HDMI Camera
IR controller
IR receiver
HSMR
HSMR
HSMR
The HSW44C 4x4 HDMI over CAT5 Matrix Switch with IR Pass-through
provides the most flexible and cost effective solution in the market to
route high definition video sources plus multi-channel (up to 7.1-channel)
digital audio from any of the eight HDMI source devices to the remote
displays at the same time. Through low cost Cat-5/5e/6 cables, not only
high quality video and audio can be transmitted to the display sites, but
also users can switch among eight HDMI sources using the push button on
the receiver or remote control. With single power design at the source
site, each remote module is easily installed without power supply.
Furthermore, the built-in IR extension allows users to control the HDMI
source devices such as the Blu-ray Disc player or satellite receiver at
display site!
1. When adjusting the signal level on the receiver unit, please dial the rotary
control switch from 7 to 0 and stop turning the rotary switch whenever the
audio/video is playing normally. Inappropriate signal level setting may
cause overpowering issue that would shorten the product life significantly!
2. If the DVI or HDMI device requires the EDID information, please use EDID
Reader/Writer to retrieve and provide DVI or HDMI display EDID information.
3. All HDMI over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden
1583A CAT5e 125MHz UTP cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal
Generator VG-859C.
4. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of Cat-5/5e/6 cables,
the type of HDMI sources, and the type of HDMI display. The testing result
shows solid UTP cables (usually in the form of 300m [1,000ft] bulk cables)
can transmit a lot longer signals than stranded UTP cables (usually in the
form of fixed length patch cords). Shielded STP cables are better suited
than unshielded UTP cables. A solid UTP Cat-5e cable shows longer
transmission range than stranded STP Cat-6 cable. For long extension
applications, solid UTP/STP cables are the only viable choice.
5. EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for Cat-5/5e/6 cables is recommended
for better performance.
6. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires
in Cat-5/5e/6 cable, one can use shielded STP cables to improve EMI
problems, which is worsen in long transmission.
7. Because the quality of the CAT5/6 cables has the major effect on how
long the transmission limit can achieve and how good is the received
picture quality, the actual transmission range is subject to one’s choice
of Cat-5/5e/6 cables. For desired resolutions greater than 1080i or
1280x1024, a Cat-6 cable is recommended.
8. If your HDMI display has multiple HDMI inputs, it is found that the first HDMI
input [HDMI input #1] generally can produce better transmission
performance among all HDMI inputs.
9. The HSMR has been tested extensively and found that it doesn’t require
external power supply. If in rare situation you find it cannot work with the
HSW44C, please use any +5V power adapter to plug in the power jack
and see if it can work. If not, please contact your technical support for
further service.
10. Additional IR remote controls and IR blaster cables can be purchased as
optional accessories to control the HDMI sources located separately.
Performance Guide for HDMI over LAN Cable Transmission
NOTICE
Performance rating
Type of LAN cable
Wiring
Shielding
CAT5
CAT5e
CAT6
Unshielded (UTP)
Solid
Shielded (STP)
Unshielded (UTP)
Stranded
Shielded (STP)
Termination
Please use
EIA/TIA-568-B
termination (
T568B
) at any time
