Elan EL-4KM-VW44 User Manual

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User Manual

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Introduction 03

Features 03

Panel Descriptions 04

Control Ports 05

Matrix Front Panel Control - Turning On/Off Outputs 06

Matrix Front Panel Control - EDID Management 06

Matrix Front Panel Control - Video Input Selection 07

Matrix Front Panel Control - Matrix Mode 07

Matrix Front Panel Control - Video Wall Mode 08-09

Matrix Front Panel Control - Multi-View Mode 10 -11

Infrared Distribution 12

Infrared Remote Control 13

EDID Control 14

Application Diagram 15

Specifications 16

Package Contents 16

Maintenance 16

RS-232 and Telnet Commands 17-18

Infrared Commands 19-20

Web Browser Interface 21

Certifications 22

Contents

Surge protection device
recommended

This product contains sensitive electrical compo­nents that may be damaged by electrical spikes,
surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use
of surge protection systems is highly recom­mended in order to protect and extend the life of
your equipment.

Safety And
Performance Notice

The transmission distances of HDMI over UTP
cables are measured using TE CONNECTIVITY
1427071-6

EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) of cables is
recommended for optimal performance.

To minimize interference of the unshielded
twisted pairs in the CAT5e/6 cable do not run
the HDBaseT/Cat5e /6/6a cabling with or in close
parallel proximity to mains power cables.

Do not substitute or use any other power supply
other than the enclosed unit, or a ELAN approved
replacement.

Do not disassemble either the Transmitter or
Receiver units for any reason. Doing so will void
the manufacturer’s warranty.

Thank you for purchasing
this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please
read these instructions carefully before con­necting, operating or adjusting this product.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

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The ELAN 4 x 4 HDMI/VGA matrix with Video Wall and Multi-viewer options is a multi­purpose high-speed video processing system. The EL-4KM-VW44 can be configured
for 3 different output modes. The EL-4KM-VW44 can perform as a 4x4 seamless
matrix switcher, as a 2x2, 4x1 or 1x4 video wall solution and as a quad multi-view
presentation system.

Inputs can be assigned as either HDMI or VGA with associated L/R analog audio with
control of the switcher via the front-panel push buttons, IR remote control, RS-232
interface, TCP/IP and Web GUI interface.

Introduction

• Features 3 operational modes:

- 4x4 Matrix (selected HDMI or VGA inputs)

- Video wall (2x2, 4x1 or 1x4 configuration)

- Multi-viewer mode

• Features 4x video inputs that can be configured as HDMI video or VGA video with associated L/R analog audio

• Seamless video switching

• Video inputs support all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA (up to 1920x1200 @60Hz)

and 480i-4K (3840 x 2160 @30Hz 4:4:4, 4096 x 2160 @24Hz 4:4:4)

• HDMI output resolution fixed to 1080p 60Hz

• Maximum PCM 7.1 96 KHz audio input, PCM 2CH 96KHz audio output.

• IR routing

• Supplied with 4x 5v-to-12v IR converter cables (EL-4KACC-IR-CAB)

• Control via front panel, IR, RS-232 and TCP/IP

• Web Interface Module for control and configuration of the Matrix

• Advanced EDID management

Features:

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HDMI Output HDMI Input

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L/R 2

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IR Ext.

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VideoMatrix

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Rear Panel

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1 LCD display – Shows the status of

input/output selection, EDID etc.

2 IR receiver window.

3 Power LED indicator.

4 Power button – Press to power On/Off

the Matrix.

5 Matrix mode button - Press to activate

Matrix mode.

6 Video-Wall mode button - Press to

activate Video-Wall mode.

7 Multi-View mode button - Press to

activate Multi-View mode.

8 HDMI output selection button 1 to 4 - To

select the output from 1 to 4.

9 All button for HDMI outputs – All

outputs will work as one (Selects all
outputs).

q Menu button – Press to enter EDID set

mode (see page 5).

w Up selection button - Press to change

segment’s value.

e ESC – Press to quit EDID set mode.

r Lock indicator.

t Lock button – Press to lock the buttons

of the front panel.

y HDMI input selection button - Press to

individually change inputs 1-4 to HDMI.

u VGA input selection button - Press to

individually change inputs 1-4 to VGA.

i Input selection button 1 to 4 – Press to

select the input from 1 to 4.

o Selection button – Press to select

current setting.

p Down selection button – Press to

change segment’s value.

a Enter button – Press to confirm mode

selection or set EDID to specified INPUT
or copy EDID from specified OUTPUT to
specified INPUT.

1 IR inputs – 3.5mm stereo jack. Routes

IR to the current source selected IR
output. When using the EL-4KACC­IR-CAB 5v-to-12v IR converter cable
ensure cable direction is correct.

2 IR outputs – 3.5mm mono jack –

Source specific routed IR.

3 VGA inputs with associated 3.5mm L/ R

Analog audio – Connect to VGA sources

NOTE: Either HDMI OR VGA signal type

must be assigned per source input.
Both video inputs cannot be active at
the same time.

4 TCP/IP (RJ45) – Connect to LAN for

TCP/IP control of Matrix or control by
built-in Web-GUI interface.

5 RS-232 port – For control of the Matrix

switcher from PC or control processer.

6 HDMI output – Connect to HDMI

displays.

7 HDMI inputs – Connect to HDMI

sources.

8 HDMI active connection LED - Lit when

active HDMI connection is connected.

9 IR input for matrix control – For hard

wired IR connection. Connect to EL AN
control processor.

q Power port – Use supplied 12V 3A

DC adaptor to power.

w Power switch - Turn Matrix On/Off

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IR Input IR Output

RS-232

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HDMI Output HDMI Input

VGA 1

VGA 2

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VGA 4

L/R 1

L/R 2

L/R 3

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IR Ext.

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VGA Input

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The EL-4KM-VW44 main communication ports are located on the rear panel and includes the following connections:-

Connections:

A. IR Input (3.5mm stereo jack) for routed IR pass-through to the associated

source output emitters.

B. IR Output (3.5mm mono jack) for routed IR control of source equipment

C. TCP/IP – For control of the Matrix (RJ45 Connector)

D. RS-232 – For control of the Matrix (9 pin serial connection)

E. Global IR Input 3.5mm stereo jack - For control of the Matrix Switcher

TCP/IP

The ELAN EL-4KM-VW44 Matrix can be controlled via TCP/IP.

For the full list of protocols please see ‘RS-232 and Telenet Commands’ located at the
rear of this manual.

The EL-4KM-VW44 Matrix features a built-in web browser user interface allowing control
and configuration of the matrix. For further details please see page 21 ‘Web Browser
User Interface’.

A ‘Straight-through’ RJ45 patch lead should be used.

RS-232 2-Way

The ELAN EL-4KM-VW44 can be controlled via a 9-pin serial cable.

For the full list of protocols please see ‘RS-232 and Telenet Commands’ located at the
rear of this manual.

Details of RS-232 pin assignment and communication are adjacent. Please note that
depending on your control device serial port pin configuration you may require either a
‘Straight’ RS-232 cable or ‘Null-modem’ type.

Control Ports

ELAN RS-232 REMOTE CONTROL

CONSOLE

PIN Assignment PIN Assignment

1 NC 1 NC

2 Tx 2 Rx

3 Rx 3 Tx

4 NC 4 NC

5 GND 5 GND

6 NC 6 NC

7 NC 7 NC

8 NC 8 NC

9 NC 9 NC

Baud Rate: 57600 bps

Data Bit: 8-bit

Parity: None

Stop Bit: 1-bit

Flow Control: None

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To change the EDID value for source inputs using the Matrix front panel buttons press the following:-

A. Press MENU button.

B. Panel will display ‘EDID settings’. Press SELECT button

C. Select the input you wish to fix the EDID on (1-4) or select ‘All’. Use UP/DOWN buttons to toggle selection and ENTER button to confirm.

D. Select video resolution required (1080p, 1080i, DVI etc). Use UP/DOWN buttons to toggle selection and SELECT button to confirm.

Options are standard EDID settings (DF00-DF04) or 'COPY' EDID from outputs 1-4.

E. Press the ESC button to exit.

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EDID: IN ALL DF00
HDMI: 1080P @ 60HZ

EDID Management - Global or individual input settings

The following characters show adjusting the EDID for ‘All’ inputs (Global). Current EDID value is DF00 (Default setting 0) which is 1080p @ 60Hz.

Matrix Front Panel Control

Turning On/Off HDMI outputs

It is possible to turn off each individual HDMI output using RS-232, TCP/ IP or Web GUI interface. This can be helpful when using panels with a
'signal sense' power on/off feature.

Please see page 17 for list of product RS-232 and Telnet commands.

Note: There is no indication on the front panel to inform users that the outputs of the Matrix have been turned off. If you are unsure of the status of
the zone outputs you can force all outputs back on in one of two ways:

• Powering OFF/ON the matrix. All outputs will be turned on when powered up.

• Zone outputs can be forced back on by pressing and holding ‘OUTPUT 1’ button on the front panel for 10 seconds. The matrix will reset and all

outputs will be turned back on.

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Matrix Mode

The following shows how to activate ‘Matrix’ mode and change source inputs.

Matrix Mode Selection

1. To enter ‘Matrix’ mode first press ‘MATRIX’ button .

To confirm selection press the ‘ENTER’ button.

Source Selection

2. To change source selection per HDMI output press the desired ‘OUTPUT’ button (1-4) or ‘ALL’.

3. Press desired source ‘INPUT’ button.

The display will show both the source input selected and if this is HDMI (H) or VGA (V) video type (see above).

Matrix Front Panel Control

Video Input Type Selection

The EL-4KM-VW44 allows you to switch between HDMI and VGA+ audio per source input. It is only possible to select either HDMI or VGA per
source and it is not possible to view both video types on the same input, I.E- You cannot select HDMI input 1 and VGA input 1 at the same time.

1. To change input video type first press ‘INPUT’ button (1-4).

2. The chosen input number will start to flash.

3. Press either the ‘HDMI’ or ‘VGA’ select button.

A. When HDMI is selected the letter ‘H’ will be displayed under the source input number.

B. When VGA is selected the letter ‘V’ will be displayed under the source input number.

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Understanding the display:

A. ‘MX’ shows that the products is in Matrix mode.

B. Indicates the output

C. Indicates the source input selected (1-4)

D. Indicates the video signal type (H or V). H = HDMI, V=VGA

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Matrix Front Panel Control

Video Wall Mode

The following shows how to activate the ‘Video Wall’ mode, change screen layouts and change source inputs

Selecting Video Wall Mode:

1. To select Video Wall mode first press ‘Video Wall’ button

2. The display will change and the current screen layout configuration will begin to flash. You must select the required screen
configuration using the ‘UP’ or ‘DOWN’ buttons. The screen layouts are:

3. Press the ‘ENTER’ button to finalise the Video Wall configuration.

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Understanding the display:

A. ‘VW’ shows that the products is in Video Wall mode.

B. Indicates the screen configuration currently selected.

C. * Indicates the current screen configuration shown is active.

D. [EN] is a reminder to press ‘ENTER’ button to finalise selection.

CHANGE MODE TO

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