Linear HDMI-SW-4X1 Owner's Manual

4X1 Switcher For

1.3

Model # HDMI-SW-4X1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Introduction / Operation Notes

2

Features

3

Panel Descriptions

4

Connecting and Operating the 4X1 Switcher For HDMI 1.3

5

RMT4-IR Installation

6

IR Code Conicts

7

RS-232 Serial Control Interface

8

Wiring Diagram

9

Specications

10

Warranty

INTRODUCTION

The Linear 4x1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 routes high denition video in multiple

resolutions up to 1080p plus multichannel digital audio from any of four sources to
one display. Four HDMI inputs accommodate the simultaneous connection of up to

four high denition video sources, such as satellite systems, Blu-ray and HD-DVD
players. The output sends the high denition audio/video signals to a high denition

display.
How It Works
You simply connect all your sources to the switcher’s HDMI inputs. Then connect

your display to the switcher’s HDMI output. Once the sources, the switcher and the
display are powered and connected, you simply select which source you want to
view using the IR remote, the selector buttons on the front panel, or by the RS-232
serial control interface.

OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING

OR OPERATING THE 4X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI 1.3

• When powering the sources, the display needs to point to the source input.

• The 4X1 Switcher For HDMI 1.3 works with all DVI* and HDMI displays.

• The 4X1 Switcher For HDMI 1.3 is HDCP compliant.

• The 4X1 Switcher For HDMI 1.3 is HDMI 1.3a compliant.

NOTE *Using a DVI to HDMI adapter

1

FEATURES

Features

Switches easily between any four HDMI sources•

Supports resolutions up to 1080p, 2K and 1920 x 1200 •

Inputs can be switched with the IR remote control, the selector buttons on the •
front of the unit, or by RS-232 serial control interface

Extends the range of HDMI compliant devices by equalizing and re-clocking the •
HDMI signal control interface

HDMI 1.3/HDCP compliant •

Includes:

(1) 4X1 Switcher For HDMI 1.3
(4) 6’ HDMI cables (M-M)

(1) 5V DC Power Supply

(1) RMT4-IR Remote Control

(1) User’s Manual

2

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

FRONT

IR Eye Input LED

5V DC Power

Input

Indicator

Input 1

Selector

Input 2

Selector

BACK

Input 4Input 3Input 2Input 1

DIP SWITCH LOCATION

Input 3

Selector

Power LED

Indicator

Input 4

Selector

RS-232

Control Port

IR Eye

Extension Port

4 Bank Dip

Switch

3

CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI 1.3

How to Connect the 4X1 Switcher For HDMI 1.3 to your devices

Connect the HDMI sources to the 4X1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 input ports using the

1.

supplied HDMI cables.
Connect the display (monitor or projector) to the 4X1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 output

2.

port using a user supplied cable.

Plug the 5V DC power supply into the 4X1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3.

3.

SWITCHING INPUTS ON THE 4X1 SWITCHER FOR HDMI 1.3

Input switching on the 4X1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 can be done using either the supplied IR
remote control, the selector buttons on the front panel, or by RS-232 serial control interface.

IR Remote

The supplied IR remote control is labeled with four buttons that correspond to the four inputs
on the 4X1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3. Pressing any of the four buttons will switch the 4X1
Switcher for HDMI 1.3 to that numbered input.

Selector Buttons

There are selector buttons on the front of the 4X1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 for each of the
four inputs. Pressing any of these buttons will switch the 4X1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 to the
corresponding numbered input.

RS-232 Serial Control Interface

Please see page 7 for more information on the RS-232 serial control interface.

4

RMT-4IR INSTALLATION

1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT-4IR remote.

2. Verify that dip switches 1 & 2 are in the down (OFF) position. (See page 6)

3. Insert the battery, hold the battery so that you can see the positive side facing up.
The side that is not marked must be facing down.

4. Test the RMT-4IR remote by pressing ONLY one button at a time. The indicator

light on the remote will ash once each time you press a button.

WARNING:

Do not press multiple buttons simultaneously and do NOT press buttons rapidly.
These actions will cause the remote to reset and steps 1-4 will have to be repeated.

Note: The RMT-4IR ships with two batteries. Only one battery is required for
operation, the other battery is complimentary.

The optional IR extender allows you to
relocate your HDMI Switcher and still retain IR
control. Linear part# IR-EXTENDER

5

IR CODE CONFIGURATION

How to Resolve IR Code Conicts

In the event that IR commands from other remote controls conict with the supplied

RMT-4IR remote control, changing the remote channel will alleviate this issue. The
RMT-4IR remote control and the 4X1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 have DIP SWITCHES

for conguring the remote channel that both units use to communicate. These

settings must match each other for proper operation. The 2 DIP SWITCH bank on
the RMT-4IR is located underneath the battery cover. The 4 DIP SWITCH bank for
the 4X1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3 is located on the underside of the unit beneath a
black piece of metallic tape. DIP SWITCH 1 and 2 on the RMT-4IR correspond to

*DIP SWITCH 1 and 2 on the 4X1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3.

NOTE: *DIP SWITCHES 3 and 4 are not used on the 4X1 Switcher for HDMI 1.3.

Remote

Remote Channel 1:
Default

Remote Channel 3:

Remote Channel 1:
Default

Remote Channel 3:

1

3

2

123

Remote Channel 2:

1 2

Remote Channel 4:

1 2

4X1 Switcher For HDMI 1.3

Remote Channel 2:

4

Remote Channel 4:

4

123

1

2

3

1 2

1 2

4

4

6

RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are needed to operate RS-232 Interface

Binary Table

ASCII Input Binary

1 1 0011 0001
2 2 0011 0010
3 3 0011 0011
4 4 0011 0100

Terminal Settings

Bits per second ................................................................................................. 19200

Data bits .................................................................................................................... 8

Parity .................................................................................................................. None

Stop bits .....................................................................................................................1

Flow Control ....................................................................................................... None

7

WIRING DIAGRAM

Maximum HDMI cable length is 15 ft at 1080P resolution without the use of an HDMI-SB or HDMI-CAT5-EXT

8

SPECIFICATIONS

Video Amplier Bandwidth .............................................................................340 MHz

Input Video Signal ....................................................................................1.2 volts p-p

Input DDC Signal ...............................................................................5 volts p-p (TTL)

Single Link Range .........................................1080p/60 10 bit color depth, 1920x1200

HDMI Connector .......................................................................Type A 19 Pin Female

Remote Control Port ....................................................................RS-232, mini-stereo

Power Supply ....................................................................................................5V DC

Power Consumption .............................................................................10 watts (max)

Dimensions .......................................................................

Shipping Weight ..................................................................................................6 lbs.

13.25”W x 1”H x 2.75”D

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WARRANTY

Note: These products are designed to be installed and serviced by trained professional
installation companies.

Linear LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship. For the

term of the warranty, see the list of products below. The Warranty Expiration Date is reected by
a date code that is afxed to all of Linear’s products. This warranty extends only to wholesale

customers who buy direct from Linear or through Linear’s normal distribution channels. Linear
does not warrant this product to consumers. Consumers should inquire from their selling dealer
as to the nature of the dealer’s warranty. There are no obligations or liabilities on the part of
Linear LLC for consequential damages arising out of or in connection with use or performance

of this product or other indirect damages with respect to loss of property, revenue, or prot, or

cost of removal, installation or reinstallation. All implied warranties, including implied warranties

for merchantability and implied warranties for tness, are valid only until warranty expiration date

as labeled on the product. This Linear LLC Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or
implied. Some states and countries do not allow limitations or how long an implied warranty lasts
or the exclusion or limitation or incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions

may not apply. The Linear LLC warranty gives specic legal rights in addition to other rights,

which may exist and vary from state to state and country to country.
All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product Authorization Number (RPA#).

Contact Linear Technical Services at 1-800-421-1587 for an RPA# and other important details.
Consumers: If you have trouble locating your installing company, please contact Linear LLC at

1-800-421-1587 and we will assist you with locating a service and Installation Company.
The following warranty period applies to this set of Linear branded products.

Linear High Denition Video products — Two (2) years. There is no warranty offered on the 1.
batteries supplied with the IR remote Control.

The warranty is limited to repair or replacement of products returned, freight prepaid, to
Linear LLC. There is NO PROVISION FOR LABOR COST OR OTHER REIMBURSEMENTS
OF ANY KIND.

Failures due to product abuse, negligence, improper installation, improper use, and 1.
electrical surge including damage from lightning, water damage or other damage due to
natural disasters are not covered by the warranty.

The warranty shall also be voided by any tampering with the date code, labels or other 2.
markings on the product.

Products that are damaged in transit to Linear LLC due to improper packaging or by the 3.
carrier (shipping company) will not be covered under the warranty. If the product was
damaged or lost by the carrier, it is the sender’s responsibility to create a claim against the
carrier.

The user is responsible for all labor costs associated with removing, reinstalling and 4.
returning the product to Linear LLC.

Linear LLC, at its option, will repair or replace the defective product.5.
Replacements will be made from B-Stock. If an exact replacement is not available Linear 6.

LLC, at its option will select the nearest equivalent product. The user is responsible for
freight charges to Linear LLC.

Linear LLC will return warranted repaired or replacements by UPS Ground or an equivalent 7.
service. A customer may pay the additional costs for second day or next-day service.

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