Black Box 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switch TV Video Accessories User Manual


 
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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 info@blackbox.com.
• Main console unit
• IR remote control
• IR extender receiver
• RS-232 cable
• 100–230 VAC, 12 VDC, 3 A universal power supply