PureTools PT-SW-HD41S User Manual

User Manual

PT-SW-HD41S

User Manual

HDMI Switcher 4x1 4K (60Hz 4:2:0) with Auto-Switching

Model PT-SW-HD41S

Designed in Germany

© 2017 PureLink GmbH All rights reserved. VersionV1.0

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Preface

Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this
manual are for reference only. Different model layouts and specifications are subject
to the physical product.

This manual is for operation instructions only, not for any maintenance usage.
In the constant effort to improve our product, we reserve the right to make changes in

functions or parameters without prior notice or obligation.

Trademarks

Product model and logo are trademarks. Any other trademarks mentioned in this
manual are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of this
publication may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent.

FCC Statement

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a commercial installation.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in
which case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures
may be necessary to correct the interference.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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REACH | 1907/2006/EU

ROHS | 2011/65/EU

PureLink hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-SW-HD41S complies

with Directives 1907/2006/EU und 2011/65/EU.

EMC / LVD (Electro Magnetic Compatibility / Low Voltage Directive)

PureLink GmbH hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-SW-HD41S

complies with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU. The full text of the EU

Declaration of Conformity is available at the following Internet address:

http://www.purelink.de/ce/4251364706992_CE.pdf

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To insure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before
using the device. Save this manual for further reference.

 Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing

material for possible future shipment

 Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and

injury to persons.

 Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical

shock or burn.

 Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause

damage, deterioration or malfunction.

 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or

install this product near water.

 Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
 Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may

expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

 Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by

overheat.

 Keep the module away from liquids.
 Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment

damage. If an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the
module immediately.

 Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause

malfunction.

 Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the

power to the device before cleaning.

 Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
 Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general

household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.

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Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Introduction to PT-SW-HD41S ...................................................................................... 1

1.2 Feature ................................................................................................................................ 1

1.3 Package Content ............................................................................................................... 2

2. Panel Description ........................................................................................................................ 3

2.1 Front Panel ......................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................... 4

3. System Connection ..................................................................................................................... 5

3.1 Usage Precaution .............................................................................................................. 5

3.2 System Diagram ................................................................................................................ 5

3.3 Connection Procedure .................................................................................................... 6

3.4 ARC Solution ...................................................................................................................... 7

3.5 Application ......................................................................................................................... 7

4. System Control............................................................................................................................. 8

4.1 Button Control ................................................................................................................... 8

4.2 IR Control ............................................................................................................................ 9

4.3 RS232 Control .................................................................................................................10

4.3.1 RS232 Control Software .................................................................................. 10

4.3.2 RS232 Command ............................................................................................... 12

4.4 EDID Management ..........................................................................................................13

5. Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................................... 15

6. Specification .............................................................................................................................. 16

7. Panel Drawing ........................................................................................................................... 17

8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance .......................................................................................... 18

9. After-Sales Service ................................................................................................................... 19

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1. Introduction

1.1 Introduction to PT-SW-HD41S

The PT-SW-HD41S is a HDMI switcher accommodates 4 HDMI inputs.
Select any of the inputs by front panel button or IR Remote, the corresponding

indicator on the front panel will illuminate to show real-time I/O connection status.
Compliance with HDMI 1.4& HDCP1.4, PT-SW-HD41S can transmit non-depressed 4K
(at max) signal.

PT-SW-HD41S boasts comprehensive audio capacities including PCM, Dolby Digital,
DTS, and DTS-HD. Besides, it provides an ARC audio output socket to transfer ARC
audio to ARC speakers like Yamaha.

Moreover, PT-SW-HD41S supports convenient online firmware update through USB
port.

1.2 Feature

 4 HDMI inputs.
 Support Hot-plug.
 Compliant with HDMI 1.4, capable to transmit 4K signal.
 High bandwidth: 10.2Gbps.
 HDCP1.4 compliant, support auto-detecting for input HDCP compliant status.
 Support EDID management, including 5 embedded EDID data, 10 (max)

user-definable EDID data, and EDID data automatically captured and copied.

 Intuitive indicators for power, switch mode, I/O connection status and audio

output signal.

 Convenient online firmware update.

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1.3 Package Content

 1 x PT-SW-HD41S
 2 x Mounting Ears with 4 Screws
 4 x Plastic Cushions
 1 x IR Remote
 1 x IR Receiver
 1 x Power Adapter (DC 5V 1A)
 1 x User Manual

Note: Confirm if the product and the accessories are all included, if not, please contact
with your dealers.

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2. Panel Description

2.1 Front Panel

No.

Name

Description

①

Power

Illuminate red once powered on

②

AUDIO

Bi-colored LED indicator for audio source

 Illuminate green when the audio is de-embedded from

HDMI signal

 Illuminate yellow when the audio is ARC

③

Mode

Bi-colored indicator for present switch mode

 Illuminate yellow when in auto-switch mode
 Illuminate green in manual switch mode.

④

Input

Indicate the present input source, 4 in total, the indicator of
the present input source illuminate green

⑤

SOURCE/
AUTO

 Used as video source selection button, press to switch

among the 4 inputs source circularly

 Used as switch mode selection button, press and hold for

3 seconds or more to switch between auto-switch mode
and manual switch mode.

⑥

FIRMWARE

USB port, used for firmware update & powering

Note: Output HDCP compliant status depends on input signal. When the input signal is
with HDCP, then output signal is with HDCP and vice versa.

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2.2 Rear Panel

No.

Name

Description

①

IN

 HDMI input ports. 4 in total, connect with HDMI or DVI

source device such as DVD/ Blue-ray, supports input
signals up to 4k& 1080p 3D

 ARC audio output ports, connect with ARC speakers

②

OUT

HDMI output port, connect to HDMI display

③

AUDIO

Audio output port, connect with speaker to repeat HDMI
audio signal or output ARC audio

④

RS232

Serial control port, connect with control device (e.g. a PC) to
control PT-SW-HD41S.

⑤

IR IN

Connect with IR receiver to collect infrade signal

⑥

EDID

4-pin EDID DIP switchers to set EDID data, “1” stands for
“On”, “0” stands for “Off”. Dial the switchers to change EDID
data refering to the explainations in 4.4 EDID Management.

⑦

DC 5V

Power port, plug a DC 5V power adapter into this port

Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and
specifications are subject to real product.

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3. System Connection

3.1 Usage Precaution

 System should be installed in a clean environment, preferably at ambient

temperature or within given working temperature range (see page 16 for limits).

 All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated.
 All devices should be connected before power on.

3.2 System Diagram

The following diagram illustrates typical input and output connections that can be
utilized with PT-SW-HD41S:

HDTV

Ray-Blu DVD Game Console

Laptop

Camera

5 6 7

Receiver RemoteCentral Control

System

HDMI:
Audio:

Control:

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3.3 Connection Procedure

Step1. Connect HDMI/ DVI source device(s) (e.g. Blue-ray DVD) to the HDMI INPUT

ports of PT-SW-HD41S with HDMI cable.

Step2. Connect HDMI displays to HDMI OUTPUT ports of PT-SW-HD41S with HDMI

cable.

Step3. Connect an amplifier to the audio output.
Step4. Connect an IR Receiver to the IR IN to enable IR control.
Step5. Connect the control device (e.g. a PC) to the RS232 port to enable RS232

control.

Step6. Plug a DC 5V power adapter to the power port of PT-SW-HD41S.
Note: All the ports support hot-plug.

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3.4 ARC Solution

The ARC (Audio Return Channel) enables a display, via a single HDMI cable, to either
send or receive audio via HDMI, upstream or downstream, depending on system
set-up and user preferences, increasing user flexibility. Connect the devices abiding
by the following figure:

Note: All utilized devices including the HDMI cable should support Audio Return
Channel functionality when connected to Audio Return Channel-enabled devices.

3.5 Application

PT-SW-HD41S has a good application in various occasions, such as computer realm,
monitoring, conference room, big screen displaying, television education, command
& control center and smart house etc.

Speaker Speaker

HDTV

Audio

AudioAudio

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4. System Control

4.1 Button Control

SOURCE/AUTO button on the front panel can be used to change input source and

switch mode.

 Switch input source: Press the button to switch circularly among input 1~4, the

corresponding indicator illuminate green synchronously for easy recognition.

 Change switch mode: Input signal supports auto-switch and manual switch. Press

and hold SOURCE/AUTO button for 3 seconds or more to switch between the two
modes. (Default: Manual switch.)

In auto-switch mode, source selection abides by the following principles:

 New input principle

Once detecting a new input signal, PT-SW-HD41S switch to this new signal
automatically.

 Power rebooting principle

Once rebooted, PT-SW-HD41S will automatically select input 1 as input source
even though there is no connection in input 1.

 Signal removing principle

Once removed the current display signal, PT-SW-HD41S will detect all input
signals with priority from INPUT 1 to INPUT 4. It will transfer the first available
source to the output device.

In manual-switch mode, once rebooting, PT-SW-HD41S will output the source
signal before rebooting.

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4.2 IR Control

Connect an IR receiver to the IR IN port, users can control the device via the included
IR remote. Here is a brief introduction to the IR remote:

MENU:
Mute: press to switch on/off Audio& Video output
Audio: switch between HDMI signal and ARC audio
Source/Auto: share the same function with

SOURCE/AUTO button on the front panel

INPUTS:
1~4: press to switch input source, correspond to

input 1~4 separately
Prev/ Next: switch to the previous/ next input

source abiding by the order 1~4

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4.3 RS232 Control

PT-SW-HD41S provides with 1 3.5mm RS232 port for serial port control. Connect
PT-SW-HD41S to the control device (e.g. a PC) with RS232 cable and set the
parameters in the right manner, the control device is capable to control
PT-SW-HD41S via designed software.

4.3.1 RS232 Control Software

Installation: Copy the control software file to the computer connected with

PT-SW-HD41S.

Uninstallation: Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path.
Basic Setting:

Firstly, connect PT-SW-HD41S with an input device and an output device. Then,
connect it with a computer which is installed with RS232 control software.
Double-click the software icon to run this software.

Here we take the software CommWatch.exe as example. The icon is showed as below:

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The interface of the control software is showed as below:

Please set the parameters of COM number, bound rate, data bit, stop bit and the
parity bit correctly, only then will you be able to send command in Command Sending
Area.

Monitoring area, indicates
whether the command
sent works.

Command Sending area

Monitoring area, indicates
whether the command
sent works.

Parameter Configuration area

Command Sending area

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4.3.2 RS232 Command

Baud rate: 9600; Data bit: 8; Stop bit: 1; Parity bit: none.

Command

Function

Feedback Example

[x]B1.

Switch audio and video signal of
input x synchronously, x=1~4

AV: x -> 1

0B0.

Switch off output

Mute On

0B2.

Switch on output

Mute Off

600%

Inquire operation status, including
I/O connection, switch mode, and
ARC mode

AV: x -> 1
Manual/ Auto Switch
Switch Device System/
Switch Device System

601%

Activate auto switch mode to detect
all input signals with priority from
INPUT 1 to INPUT 4 and transfer the
first available signal to the output
device.

Auto Switch

602%

Activate manual switch

Manual Switch

EDIDUpgrade[
x].

Upgrade EDID data via serial port, x
stands for the serial number of the
DIP switcher status
x=1~5, correspond to embedded
EDID 1~5 separately
x=6~15, correspond to the 10 custom
EDID

EDID Upgrade OK!

ARC [x]&

Switch on/off ARC audio output
x=1, switch on ARC audio output
x=0, switch off ARC audio output

Audio Return System (x=1)
Switch Device System (x=0)

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Note:

 In above commands, “[”and “]” are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be

typed in actual operation.

 Type in the complete commands including ending symbol “.”.
 Load the desired EDID file to the RS232 control software after sending command

EDIDUpgrade[x]. , it will show “EDIDUpgrade OK!” after the upgrade is completed.

4.4 EDID Management

PT-SW-HD41S provides with convenient EDID management to create effective
communication between the display and sources.

In factory default status (Status: 0000), PT-SW-HD41S pass through the signals
directly, input& output device process the signal automatically. You can change the
EDID data by adjusting the 4-pin EDID DIP switcher.

Invoke EDID data:

Here is an introduction to the EDID data to be utilized:

 Embedded EDID data: 5 sets in total, the chart below illustrates the 5 Embedded

EDID data:

No.

Switcher Status

(From right to left)

EDID information

1

0001

1080P 3D 2CH

2

0010

1080P 3D Muiltichannel

3

0011

1080P 2D 2CH

4

0100

1080P 2D Muiltichannel

5

0101

3840x2160 2D (30Hz)

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 Custom EDID data: max at 10 sets, custom EDID data (.bin) and program the data

into the device by sending command EDIDUpgrade[x]..
To get the corresponding switcher status of a serial number for EDID data, convert

the decimal number to binary one first. The chart below shows switcher status for
6~15 (serial numbers for custom EDID data):

No.

Switcher Status

No.

Switcher Status

6

0110

11

1011

7

0111

12

1100

8

1000

13

1101

9

1001

14

1110

10

1010

15

1111

 EDID Copy: automatically capture the EDID data of the display and copy to input

devices

Upgrade EDID data:

EDID data supports upgrade via serial port. Follow these steps to upgrade EDID:
Send command to upgrade the saved EDID data one by one.

Step1. Copy the upgrade file (.bin) to PC.
Step2. Send command EDIDUpgrade[x]. via the RS232 control software.

x is the serial number of EDID data
x=1~5, correspond to the 5 embedded EDID data listed on the above chart

separately;
x=6~15, correspond to the 10 custom EDID separately;

Step3. Click Load File and select the desired upgrade file (.bin). Press Send to start

upgrade.

It will return “EDID Upgrade OK!” when the upgrade finishes. Reboot the unit, users

can adjust the dip switchers on rear panel to invoke the upgraded EDID.

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5. Firmware Upgrade

PT-SW-HD41S boasts a USB port for online firmware upgrade on the front panel.
Follow these steps to upgrade firmware:

Step1. Copy the upgrade software and the latest upgrade file (.bin) to PC.
Step2. Connect the USB ports of PT-SW-HD41S and the PC via USB cable.
Step3. Double-click the update software icon (see as below).

It will enter the upgrade interface shown as below:

Step4. Click Connect USB.
Step5. Click Open to load the upgrade file, then click Updata to start firmware

upgrading.

Note:

 The USB port can also be used to energize the device.

 The COM number connected with PC is available only when from 1 to 9.

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6. Specification

Product Model

PT-SW-HD41S

HDMI Standard

HDMI 1.4, support HDMI Deep Color, full 3D & 4Kx2K@30Hz

HDCP

HDCP 1.4 compatible

Video Signal

Support VESA and SMPTE Video; 480p/720p/1024x768/
1280x800/1080p/3840x2160@30Hz

ARC

HDMI support ARC function

Bandwidth

10.2Gbps

IR Control

IR IN, DC 5V, connect to the IR receiver and receive the IR
signal of IR remote

Input

HDMI x 4; 3.5mm(IR IN) x 1

Output

HDMI x 1; 3.5mm(audio) x 1

Other Connector

RS232(3.5mm) x 1; Power Connector x 1;
DIP(EDID for 4P) x 1

HDMI Connector

Type A

3.5mm Connector

IR IN x1 / audio x 1 /RS232 x 1

Chassis Dimension

W194xH12xD80(mm), ultra-thin

Raw Materials

Aluminum chassis

Weight

About 160g

Power Supply

DC 5V 1A

Consumption

4.2W

Temperature

﹣10 ～ ﹢40℃

Reference Humidity

10%-90%

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7. Panel Drawing

80 m

m

194 mm

12 m

m

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8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Problems

Causes

Solutions

Color losing or no video
signal output in HDMI
display

The connecting cables
may not be connected
correctly or it may be
broken.

Check whether the cables
are connected correctly
and in working condition.

No HDMI signal output in
PT-SW-HD41S while local
HDMI input is in normal
working state

Splash screen in output
devices

Poor quality of the
connecting cable

Change for another cable
of good quality.

Cannot control
PT-SW-HD41S by control
device (e.g. a PC) through
RS232 port

Wrong RS232
communication
parameters

Make sure the RS232
communication
parameters are correct.

PT-SW-HD41S is broken

Send it to authorized
dealer for repairing.

Static becomes stronger
when connecting the
video connectors

Bad grounding

Check the grounding and
make sure it is connected
well.

If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek further
help from authorized dealer or our technical support.

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9. After-Sales Service

If there appear some problems when running the product, please check and deal with
the problems referring to this user manual. Any transport costs are borne by the users
during the warranty.

1) Product Limited Warranty: This product will be free from defects in materials and

workmanship for two years (The purchase invoice shall prevail).
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is

evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain
warranty service.

2) What the warranty does not cover (servicing available for a fee):

 Warranty expiration.
 Factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.
 Damage, deterioration or malfunction caused by:

 Normal wear and tear.
 Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications.
 No certificate or invoice as the proof of warranty.
 The product model showed on the warranty card does not match with the

model of the product for repairing or had been altered.

 Damage caused by force majeure.
 Servicing not authorized by distributor.
 Any other causes which does not relate to a product defect.

 Delivery, installation or labor charges for installation or setup of the product.

3) Technical Support: For any questions or problems, contact your distributor or

reseller and tell them the respective product name and version, the detailed
failure situation as well as the formation of the cases.

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Asking for Assistance

Technical Support:

Phone: [phone] - 0
Fax: [phone] – 99

Technical Support Hours:

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday

Write to:

PureLink GmbH
Von-Liebig-Straße 10
D - 48432 Rheine
www.purelink.de

[email protected]