ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher | 4x2 Multiview USB 3.2
- Black
- AC-powered
- 4K ultra HD
- 2160p
- 1080p
- 720p
- Full HD
- HD
- 480p
- 1440p
Specifications
ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher is a professional 4x2 seamless matrix switcher with multiview and USB 3.2 capture output. The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDCP 2.2, HDMI 2.0b, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision pass-through and seamless AV switching.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher features four HDMI inputs, two HDMI outputs, four HDMI loop outputs and one USB 3.2 capture output for UVC/UAC usage. It supports single screen, PIP, PBP, Triple, Quad and custom multiview layouts for video conference rooms, control rooms, classrooms and professional AV installations.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher can be controlled via front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, TCP/IP and Web GUI. It also supports audio de-embedding, advanced EDID management, HDR to SDR conversion and reliable 4K video capture.
Features
☆ Video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, as specified in HDMI™ 2.0b
☆ HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.x compliant
☆ USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5Gbps
☆ 4x2 seamless switching (single screen) and fast switching (multiview) function
☆ 4K video capture over USB 3.2 Gen 1 with standard UVC/UAC protocol
☆ Seamless switching without black screen or tearing screen (matrix mode)
☆ Multiple multiview display modes: Auto/Single/PIP/PBP/Triple/Quad view and customized layouts
☆ Supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision pass-through
☆ Supports HDR to SDR conversion
☆ Auto or manual switching mode
☆ Input: 4x HDMI™, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 host
☆ Output: 4x HDMI™ loop, 2x HDMI™, 1x Optical audio, 1x Analog audio
☆ Audio de-embedded
☆ Advanced EDID management
☆ Flexible control via front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, TCP/IP or Web GUI
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher is designed for professional AV installations that require 4K seamless switching and multiview display control.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher supports video conferencing, control rooms, classrooms, presentation rooms and commercial AV distribution.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher provides four HDMI inputs, two HDMI outputs, loop outputs and USB 3.2 capture for flexible system integration.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher delivers reliable 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 video performance with HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2 support.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher supports Single, PIP, PBP, Triple, Quad and custom multiview layouts.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher is suitable for live presentations, meeting rooms, training spaces and digital signage applications.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher offers USB 3.2 UVC/UAC capture for professional video conferencing and recording workflows.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision pass-through for high-quality AV systems.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher includes audio de-embedding, advanced EDID management and HDR to SDR conversion.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher can be controlled by front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, TCP/IP and Web GUI.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher provides stable HDMI signal routing for professional AV, conference and control applications.
Choose the ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher for seamless 4K switching, multiview display, USB capture and reliable AV distribution.
① 1x 4x2 Seamless Matrix Switcher
② 1x IR Remote Control
③ 1x USB 3.0 Host Cable (USB-A to USB-B, 0.5m)
④ 1x IR Wideband Receiver Cable (1.5m)
⑤ 1x 3pin-3.5mm Phoenix Connector (male)
⑥ 1x 5pin-3.5mm Phoenix Connector (male)
⑦ 2x Mounting Ear
⑧ 8x Machine Screw
⑨ 1x Multinational AC Power Cord (1.5m, optional)
⑩ 1x User Manual
Specifications
| Technical | |
| HDMI Compliance | HDMI™ 2.0b |
| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.2 and 1.x |
| Video Bandwidth | 18Gbps |
| Input Video Resolution | 640×480p60Hz, 800×600p60Hz, 1024×768p60Hz, 1280×1024p60Hz, 1360×768p60Hz, 1440×900p60Hz, 1440×1050p60Hz, 1600×1200p60Hz, 720×480i59.94Hz, 720×480p59.94Hz, 720×576i50Hz, 720×576p50Hz, 1280×720p50/59/60Hz, 1920×1080i50/59/60Hz, 1920×1080p23/24/25/29/30/50/59/60Hz, 3840×2160p23/24/25/29/30/50/59/60Hz, 4096×2160p23/24/25/29/30/50/59/60Hz |
| Output Video Resolution | HDR Bypass Mode: Video passthrough from input HDR to SDR Mode: 1024×768p60Hz, 1280×720p50/60Hz, 1280×800p60Hz, 1360×768p60Hz, 1920×1200p60Hz, 1920×1080i50/60Hz, 1920×1080p50/60Hz, 3840×2160p25/30/50/60Hz, 4096×2160p50/60Hz |
| Color Space | RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0 |
| Color Depth | 8/10/12-bit |
| HDR | HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Audio Formats | HDMI™ Passthrough: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res Audio Breakout — Optical Out: Up to LPCM/Dolby/DTS 5.1CH Audio Breakout — Line Out: Only LPCM 2CH (sample rate 32~192kHz) |
| IR Level | 12Vp-p |
| IR Frequency | Wideband 20K–60KHz |
| USB Bandwidth | USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5Gbps |
| LINE Analog Audio Out | |
| Dynamic Range | >90dB @0dBu, 1kHz A-weighted |
| Audio S/N Ratio | >90dB @0dBu, 1kHz A-weighted |
| Output Level (Maximum) | 8.2dBu (2Vrms) @ balanced audio 2.2dBu (1Vrms) @ unbalanced audio |
| Output Impedance | 600 Ohm balanced 300 Ohm unbalanced |
| Audio Output Delay | <1ms |
| Audio THD+N | <0.01% @ +4dBu, 1kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz (-/+0.5dB) |
| Connection | |
| Input ports | 4× IN [HDMI™ Type A, 19-pin female] |
| Output ports | 1× OUT 1 [HDMI™ Type A, 19-pin female, single/multiview output] 1× OUT 2 [HDMI™ Type A, 19-pin female, single screen output] 4× LOOP [HDMI™ Type A, 19-pin female] 1× LINE AUDIO OUT [5pin-3.5mm phoenix connector] 1× OPTICAL AUDIO OUT [S/PDIF] 1× UVC/4K [9-pin USB Host Type B, USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps, supporting UVC/UAC] |
| Control ports | 1× RS-232 [3pin-3.5mm phoenix connector, RS-232 API control] 1× LAN [RJ45 connector, TCP/IP and Web GUI] 1× SERVICE [USB-C with USB 2.0 only, 12-pin female, FW upgrade port] 1× IR EXT [3.5mm audio jack, IR IN 12V level] |
| ESD Protection | |
| ESD Protection | IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge), ±4kV (Contact discharge) |
| Transmission Distance | HDMI™ passive cable: 9.8ft / 3m USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps passive cable: 4.9ft / 1.5m |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing | Front panel: Aluminum; Rear case: Metal Enclosure |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | 440mm [W] × 200mm [D] × 44mm [H] |
| Weight | 2.65kg |
| Power | |
| Power Supply | AC 100–240V 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 61.6W (Max) |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F |
| Operating Humidity | 20%~80% (relative humidity, non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 10%~90% (relative humidity, non-condensing) |
Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LCD screen | 1.8-inch LCD panel with 284×240 resolution and IPS. After powering on, the LCD screen will display the current input/output channel mapping of the matrix by default. In addition, information such as EDID, output resolution, baud rate, and IP address can be displayed/set by pressing menu buttons. |
| 2 | IR window | IR signal receiving window, receiving the IR remote signal to control certain functions of the machine. |
| 3 | LCD screen operation buttons |
MENU: Press the MENU button to enter the primary menu, with five primary items (INPUT SETTINGS / OUTPUT SETTINGS / AUDIO BREAKOUT / SETUP / FIRMWARE), which can view/set various functions of the matrix, including input EDID, output resolution/HDR/USB/mute/stream, audio source/mute, LCD on-time, baud rate, network configuration, reboot, reset and firmware version. UP: Press the UP button to select the previous item. DOWN: Press the DOWN button to select the next item. LEFT / RIGHT: Directional operation buttons. ENTER: Press the ENTER button to confirm and take effect. Notes: Pressing MENU returns to the previous menu. In any menu level, the display returns to the initial screen if no operation is performed within 10 seconds. |
| 4 | Matrix operation buttons |
IN 1/IN 2/IN 3/IN 4: Input channel selection buttons. OUT 1/OUT 2: Output channel selection buttons. PRESET: Press the PRESET button to recall the presets circularly. FUNC: Function button. OUT + IN: Press OUT 1/2 then press IN 1/2/3/4 to complete matrix mapping. E.g. "OUT 1 + IN 1" routes input 1 to output 1. FUNC + IN: Switch the input source to all outputs. E.g. "FUNC + IN 1" routes input 1 to all outputs. FUNC + FUNC + IN 1: View the IP address. FUNC + FUNC + IN 2: View the baud rate of the serial port. FUNC + FUNC + IN 3: Turn on signal management mode. FUNC + FUNC + IN 4: Turn off signal management mode. Note: Quick information disappears automatically after 3 seconds. |
| 5 | POWER button | Short press the POWER button to power on the unit (button light off). Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter standby mode (red button light on). |
| 6 | LOCK button | Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to lock front panel buttons except POWER (blue button light on). Press again to unlock. |
| 7 | SERVICE port | USB-C port with USB 2.0 only, used for firmware upgrade. |
Rear Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IN 1/2/3/4 ports |
INPUT: Four HDMI signal input ports, supporting auto switching, connected to HDMI source devices. LOOP: Four HDMI signal loop output ports, supporting bypass and downscale, connected to HDMI display devices. |
| 2 | MULTIVIEW OUT 1 port | HDMI signal output port, supporting single screen or multiview display. |
| 3 | SINGLE OUT 2 port | HDMI signal output port, only supporting single screen display. Supports HDR bypass and HDR to SDR conversion. |
| 4 | OPTICAL port | Optical fiber audio output port, supporting audio de-embedding up to 5.1CH. |
| 5 | LINE port | Analog audio output port, supporting balanced/unbalanced 2CH audio output (max output level 2Vrms). Balanced connection: L+, L–, GND, R+, R– Unbalanced connection: L+, GND, R+ |
| 6 | UVC/4K port | USB 3.2 Gen 1 capture port, supporting UVC/UAC. |
| 7 | LAN port | Ethernet port, used for TCP/IP and Web GUI control. Green light on: linked with PC. Green light off: not linked. Yellow light flashing: data transmission. Yellow light off: no data transmission. |
| 8 | RS-232 port | RS-232 serial port, with baud rate of 115200, used for upgrade and API command transmission. |
| 9 | IR EXT port | IR signal receiving port (12V level). Connect the IR receiver cable if the IR window is blocked or the unit is installed out of line of sight. |
| 10 | GND | Connect the unit housing to ground. |
| 11 | Power Switch | Press the power switch to turn on/off the power. |
| 12 | Power port | Universal AC power outlet, connected to the 100–240V AC 50/60Hz power supply. |
IR Cable Pin Assignment
The pin assignment of the IR Receiver cable and IR Blaster cable is as below:
| Pin | Assignment |
|---|---|
| 1 | IR Signal |
| 2 | Grounding |
| 3 | Power 12V |
Note: When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ±45°, the transmission distance is 0–5 meters; when the angle is ±90°, the transmission distance is 0–8 meters.
IR Remote
| Button Group | Function Description |
|---|---|
| ① Power button | Press this button to power on the unit or set it to standby mode. |
| ② OUT 1 buttons |
IN 1/IN 2/IN 3/IN 4: Press to select input source for the OUT 1 port. AUTO: Press to enable/disable the auto switching function in single screen display mode. ◄ ►: Press to circularly select the previous or next input source for OUT 1 in single screen mode, or for WIN 1 in multiview mode. RES.: Press to cycle through the output resolution for the OUT 1 port. PIP: Switch output 1 to PIP display mode. PBP: Switch output 1 to PBP display mode. TRIPLE: Switch output 1 to Triple display mode. QUAD: Switch output 1 to Quad display mode. |
| ③ OUT 2 buttons |
IN 1/IN 2/IN 3/IN 4: Press to select input source for the OUT 2 port. AUTO: Press to enable/disable the auto switching function. ◄ ►: Press to circularly select the previous or next input source for the OUT 2 port. RES.: Press to cycle through the output resolution for the OUT 2 port. |
| ④ Preset buttons | PRESET 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8: Press to recall the saved preset scenes. |
The matrix switcher supports two methods to receive the IR remote control signal.
Method 1: The IR window receives the IR remote signal. The furthest distance is 7 meters at ±45°.
Method 2: If the IR receiver window is blocked or the unit is installed out of infrared line of sight, insert the IR receiver cable to the "IR EXT" port. The furthest distance is 7 meters when the remote is directly faced to the IR receiver head.
Multiview
The OUT 1 port of the matrix switcher supports multiple multiview display modes:
Auto: When the Auto mode is selected, the multiview display modes set through Web GUI will be recalled automatically.
Single: Single screen display mode.
PBP: Dual screen display modes, including Dual-LR and Dual-TB.
PIP: PIP screen display modes, including PIP-LT, PIP-LB, PIP-RT and PIP-RB.
Triple: Triple screen display modes, including Triple-L, Triple-R, Triple-T and Triple-B.
Quad: Quad screen display modes, including Quad-L, Quad-R, Quad-T, Quad-B and Quad-S.
Custom Layout: Five customized multiview display modes are supported.
Copy HDMI Out 2: Copy the display mode selected by the OUT 2 port.
You can set/select multiview display modes for OUT 1 via Web GUI, IR remote control, or RS-232 commands.
Application Example
1: General Application
2: Cascading Application
3: AV over IP Application
ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher is a professional 4x2 seamless matrix switcher with multiview and USB 3.2 capture output. The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDCP 2.2, HDMI 2.0b, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision pass-through and seamless AV switching.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher features four HDMI inputs, two HDMI outputs, four HDMI loop outputs and one USB 3.2 capture output for UVC/UAC usage. It supports single screen, PIP, PBP, Triple, Quad and custom multiview layouts for video conference rooms, control rooms, classrooms and professional AV installations.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher can be controlled via front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, TCP/IP and Web GUI. It also supports audio de-embedding, advanced EDID management, HDR to SDR conversion and reliable 4K video capture.
Features
☆ Video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, as specified in HDMI™ 2.0b
☆ HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.x compliant
☆ USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5Gbps
☆ 4x2 seamless switching (single screen) and fast switching (multiview) function
☆ 4K video capture over USB 3.2 Gen 1 with standard UVC/UAC protocol
☆ Seamless switching without black screen or tearing screen (matrix mode)
☆ Multiple multiview display modes: Auto/Single/PIP/PBP/Triple/Quad view and customized layouts
☆ Supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision pass-through
☆ Supports HDR to SDR conversion
☆ Auto or manual switching mode
☆ Input: 4x HDMI™, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 host
☆ Output: 4x HDMI™ loop, 2x HDMI™, 1x Optical audio, 1x Analog audio
☆ Audio de-embedded
☆ Advanced EDID management
☆ Flexible control via front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, TCP/IP or Web GUI
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher is designed for professional AV installations that require 4K seamless switching and multiview display control.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher supports video conferencing, control rooms, classrooms, presentation rooms and commercial AV distribution.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher provides four HDMI inputs, two HDMI outputs, loop outputs and USB 3.2 capture for flexible system integration.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher delivers reliable 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 video performance with HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2 support.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher supports Single, PIP, PBP, Triple, Quad and custom multiview layouts.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher is suitable for live presentations, meeting rooms, training spaces and digital signage applications.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher offers USB 3.2 UVC/UAC capture for professional video conferencing and recording workflows.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision pass-through for high-quality AV systems.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher includes audio de-embedding, advanced EDID management and HDR to SDR conversion.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher can be controlled by front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, TCP/IP and Web GUI.
The ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher provides stable HDMI signal routing for professional AV, conference and control applications.
Choose the ST-NMXB42LMVUC Video Matrix Switcher for seamless 4K switching, multiview display, USB capture and reliable AV distribution.
① 1x 4x2 Seamless Matrix Switcher
② 1x IR Remote Control
③ 1x USB 3.0 Host Cable (USB-A to USB-B, 0.5m)
④ 1x IR Wideband Receiver Cable (1.5m)
⑤ 1x 3pin-3.5mm Phoenix Connector (male)
⑥ 1x 5pin-3.5mm Phoenix Connector (male)
⑦ 2x Mounting Ear
⑧ 8x Machine Screw
⑨ 1x Multinational AC Power Cord (1.5m, optional)
⑩ 1x User Manual
Specifications
| Technical | |
| HDMI Compliance | HDMI™ 2.0b |
| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.2 and 1.x |
| Video Bandwidth | 18Gbps |
| Input Video Resolution | 640×480p60Hz, 800×600p60Hz, 1024×768p60Hz, 1280×1024p60Hz, 1360×768p60Hz, 1440×900p60Hz, 1440×1050p60Hz, 1600×1200p60Hz, 720×480i59.94Hz, 720×480p59.94Hz, 720×576i50Hz, 720×576p50Hz, 1280×720p50/59/60Hz, 1920×1080i50/59/60Hz, 1920×1080p23/24/25/29/30/50/59/60Hz, 3840×2160p23/24/25/29/30/50/59/60Hz, 4096×2160p23/24/25/29/30/50/59/60Hz |
| Output Video Resolution | HDR Bypass Mode: Video passthrough from input HDR to SDR Mode: 1024×768p60Hz, 1280×720p50/60Hz, 1280×800p60Hz, 1360×768p60Hz, 1920×1200p60Hz, 1920×1080i50/60Hz, 1920×1080p50/60Hz, 3840×2160p25/30/50/60Hz, 4096×2160p50/60Hz |
| Color Space | RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0 |
| Color Depth | 8/10/12-bit |
| HDR | HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Audio Formats | HDMI™ Passthrough: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res Audio Breakout — Optical Out: Up to LPCM/Dolby/DTS 5.1CH Audio Breakout — Line Out: Only LPCM 2CH (sample rate 32~192kHz) |
| IR Level | 12Vp-p |
| IR Frequency | Wideband 20K–60KHz |
| USB Bandwidth | USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5Gbps |
| LINE Analog Audio Out | |
| Dynamic Range | >90dB @0dBu, 1kHz A-weighted |
| Audio S/N Ratio | >90dB @0dBu, 1kHz A-weighted |
| Output Level (Maximum) | 8.2dBu (2Vrms) @ balanced audio 2.2dBu (1Vrms) @ unbalanced audio |
| Output Impedance | 600 Ohm balanced 300 Ohm unbalanced |
| Audio Output Delay | <1ms |
| Audio THD+N | <0.01% @ +4dBu, 1kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz (-/+0.5dB) |
| Connection | |
| Input ports | 4× IN [HDMI™ Type A, 19-pin female] |
| Output ports | 1× OUT 1 [HDMI™ Type A, 19-pin female, single/multiview output] 1× OUT 2 [HDMI™ Type A, 19-pin female, single screen output] 4× LOOP [HDMI™ Type A, 19-pin female] 1× LINE AUDIO OUT [5pin-3.5mm phoenix connector] 1× OPTICAL AUDIO OUT [S/PDIF] 1× UVC/4K [9-pin USB Host Type B, USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps, supporting UVC/UAC] |
| Control ports | 1× RS-232 [3pin-3.5mm phoenix connector, RS-232 API control] 1× LAN [RJ45 connector, TCP/IP and Web GUI] 1× SERVICE [USB-C with USB 2.0 only, 12-pin female, FW upgrade port] 1× IR EXT [3.5mm audio jack, IR IN 12V level] |
| ESD Protection | |
| ESD Protection | IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge), ±4kV (Contact discharge) |
| Transmission Distance | HDMI™ passive cable: 9.8ft / 3m USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps passive cable: 4.9ft / 1.5m |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing | Front panel: Aluminum; Rear case: Metal Enclosure |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | 440mm [W] × 200mm [D] × 44mm [H] |
| Weight | 2.65kg |
| Power | |
| Power Supply | AC 100–240V 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 61.6W (Max) |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F |
| Operating Humidity | 20%~80% (relative humidity, non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 10%~90% (relative humidity, non-condensing) |
Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LCD screen | 1.8-inch LCD panel with 284×240 resolution and IPS. After powering on, the LCD screen will display the current input/output channel mapping of the matrix by default. In addition, information such as EDID, output resolution, baud rate, and IP address can be displayed/set by pressing menu buttons. |
| 2 | IR window | IR signal receiving window, receiving the IR remote signal to control certain functions of the machine. |
| 3 | LCD screen operation buttons |
MENU: Press the MENU button to enter the primary menu, with five primary items (INPUT SETTINGS / OUTPUT SETTINGS / AUDIO BREAKOUT / SETUP / FIRMWARE), which can view/set various functions of the matrix, including input EDID, output resolution/HDR/USB/mute/stream, audio source/mute, LCD on-time, baud rate, network configuration, reboot, reset and firmware version. UP: Press the UP button to select the previous item. DOWN: Press the DOWN button to select the next item. LEFT / RIGHT: Directional operation buttons. ENTER: Press the ENTER button to confirm and take effect. Notes: Pressing MENU returns to the previous menu. In any menu level, the display returns to the initial screen if no operation is performed within 10 seconds. |
| 4 | Matrix operation buttons |
IN 1/IN 2/IN 3/IN 4: Input channel selection buttons. OUT 1/OUT 2: Output channel selection buttons. PRESET: Press the PRESET button to recall the presets circularly. FUNC: Function button. OUT + IN: Press OUT 1/2 then press IN 1/2/3/4 to complete matrix mapping. E.g. "OUT 1 + IN 1" routes input 1 to output 1. FUNC + IN: Switch the input source to all outputs. E.g. "FUNC + IN 1" routes input 1 to all outputs. FUNC + FUNC + IN 1: View the IP address. FUNC + FUNC + IN 2: View the baud rate of the serial port. FUNC + FUNC + IN 3: Turn on signal management mode. FUNC + FUNC + IN 4: Turn off signal management mode. Note: Quick information disappears automatically after 3 seconds. |
| 5 | POWER button | Short press the POWER button to power on the unit (button light off). Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter standby mode (red button light on). |
| 6 | LOCK button | Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to lock front panel buttons except POWER (blue button light on). Press again to unlock. |
| 7 | SERVICE port | USB-C port with USB 2.0 only, used for firmware upgrade. |
Rear Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IN 1/2/3/4 ports |
INPUT: Four HDMI signal input ports, supporting auto switching, connected to HDMI source devices. LOOP: Four HDMI signal loop output ports, supporting bypass and downscale, connected to HDMI display devices. |
| 2 | MULTIVIEW OUT 1 port | HDMI signal output port, supporting single screen or multiview display. |
| 3 | SINGLE OUT 2 port | HDMI signal output port, only supporting single screen display. Supports HDR bypass and HDR to SDR conversion. |
| 4 | OPTICAL port | Optical fiber audio output port, supporting audio de-embedding up to 5.1CH. |
| 5 | LINE port | Analog audio output port, supporting balanced/unbalanced 2CH audio output (max output level 2Vrms). Balanced connection: L+, L–, GND, R+, R– Unbalanced connection: L+, GND, R+ |
| 6 | UVC/4K port | USB 3.2 Gen 1 capture port, supporting UVC/UAC. |
| 7 | LAN port | Ethernet port, used for TCP/IP and Web GUI control. Green light on: linked with PC. Green light off: not linked. Yellow light flashing: data transmission. Yellow light off: no data transmission. |
| 8 | RS-232 port | RS-232 serial port, with baud rate of 115200, used for upgrade and API command transmission. |
| 9 | IR EXT port | IR signal receiving port (12V level). Connect the IR receiver cable if the IR window is blocked or the unit is installed out of line of sight. |
| 10 | GND | Connect the unit housing to ground. |
| 11 | Power Switch | Press the power switch to turn on/off the power. |
| 12 | Power port | Universal AC power outlet, connected to the 100–240V AC 50/60Hz power supply. |
IR Cable Pin Assignment
The pin assignment of the IR Receiver cable and IR Blaster cable is as below:
| Pin | Assignment |
|---|---|
| 1 | IR Signal |
| 2 | Grounding |
| 3 | Power 12V |
Note: When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ±45°, the transmission distance is 0–5 meters; when the angle is ±90°, the transmission distance is 0–8 meters.
IR Remote
| Button Group | Function Description |
|---|---|
| ① Power button | Press this button to power on the unit or set it to standby mode. |
| ② OUT 1 buttons |
IN 1/IN 2/IN 3/IN 4: Press to select input source for the OUT 1 port. AUTO: Press to enable/disable the auto switching function in single screen display mode. ◄ ►: Press to circularly select the previous or next input source for OUT 1 in single screen mode, or for WIN 1 in multiview mode. RES.: Press to cycle through the output resolution for the OUT 1 port. PIP: Switch output 1 to PIP display mode. PBP: Switch output 1 to PBP display mode. TRIPLE: Switch output 1 to Triple display mode. QUAD: Switch output 1 to Quad display mode. |
| ③ OUT 2 buttons |
IN 1/IN 2/IN 3/IN 4: Press to select input source for the OUT 2 port. AUTO: Press to enable/disable the auto switching function. ◄ ►: Press to circularly select the previous or next input source for the OUT 2 port. RES.: Press to cycle through the output resolution for the OUT 2 port. |
| ④ Preset buttons | PRESET 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8: Press to recall the saved preset scenes. |
The matrix switcher supports two methods to receive the IR remote control signal.
Method 1: The IR window receives the IR remote signal. The furthest distance is 7 meters at ±45°.
Method 2: If the IR receiver window is blocked or the unit is installed out of infrared line of sight, insert the IR receiver cable to the "IR EXT" port. The furthest distance is 7 meters when the remote is directly faced to the IR receiver head.
Multiview
The OUT 1 port of the matrix switcher supports multiple multiview display modes:
Auto: When the Auto mode is selected, the multiview display modes set through Web GUI will be recalled automatically.
Single: Single screen display mode.
PBP: Dual screen display modes, including Dual-LR and Dual-TB.
PIP: PIP screen display modes, including PIP-LT, PIP-LB, PIP-RT and PIP-RB.
Triple: Triple screen display modes, including Triple-L, Triple-R, Triple-T and Triple-B.
Quad: Quad screen display modes, including Quad-L, Quad-R, Quad-T, Quad-B and Quad-S.
Custom Layout: Five customized multiview display modes are supported.
Copy HDMI Out 2: Copy the display mode selected by the OUT 2 port.
You can set/select multiview display modes for OUT 1 via Web GUI, IR remote control, or RS-232 commands.
Application Example
1: General Application
2: Cascading Application
3: AV over IP Application
| Dimensions | 10 x 8 x 5 cm |
| Weight | 500g |
| Material | Premium aluminum alloy |
| Color | Black, Silver, Gold |
| Warranty | 2 years manufacturer warranty |