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4x4 HDMI 1.3 CAT5e Matrix
Quick Installation Guide
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Introducing the 4x4 HDMI 1.3 CAT5e Matrix
The 4x4 HDMI 1.3 CAT5e Matrix provides the most flexible
and cost effective solution in the market to route high
definition video sources plus multi-channel (up to 7.1channel) digital audio from any of the four HDMI sources
to the remote displays.
Features and Benefits
• HDMI 1.3c and HDCP compliant
• Chipset: Silicon Image
• Video bandwidth: 10.2 Gbps (single-link 340MHz)
• Input TMDS signal: 1.2V (peak-to-peak)
• Input DDC signal: 5V (peak-to-peak)
• Resolution: 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p
(60Hz)
• Transmission:
-720p/1080i (HD): 165ft (CAT5e) & 180ft (CAT6)
-1080p (full HD): 115ft (CAT5e) & 130ft (CAT6)
• Power supply: 5V DC, 6A
• Power consumption: 20 Watts (max)
• Housing: metal (for better RF shielding)

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Package Contents
• 1x Matrix Transmitter
• 4x Matrix Receiver
• Power Adapter
• IR emitting extension cable
• 4x IR receiving extension cable
• IR Remote Controller
• Installation CD
• Quick Installation Guide
Layout
Figure 1: Transmitter Front Layout
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1. Power: Power indicator LED
2. IR: IR receiver LED
3 Input: Input source indicator LED (1-4)
4. HP 1–HP 4: Connection status indicator LED
5 Port 1–Port 4: Input source channels mapping LED
for each output channel
6 Port 1 –Port 4 Selector: Push button to select input
channel

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Figure 2: Transmitter Back Layout
7. ON–OFF: Power ON/OFF
8. RS-232: RS-232 control port
9. +5V DC: 5V DC power jack
10. SW Main: DIP switches (see DIP Switch below in
the next page)
11. SW 1–SW 4: DIP switch (see DIP Switch in the next
page)
12. IN 1–IN 4: HDMI inputs
13. IR 1–IR 4: IR extender jacks for individual HDMI
source
14. OUT 1–OUT 4: RJ-45 TMDS/DDC outputs for each
output channel
15. IR Main: IR extender jack for all HDMI sources
(default socket for IR emitter)
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12 13 14 15

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DIP Switch Position
Pin #1
Pin #2
Video
Audio
Description
Stereo
1
Default Mode2 : 1080 & Stereo
1080p
ON
Safe Mode3 : Enforce the system
output at 720p/1080i video and
stereo audio for basic compatibility
EDID Learning Mode5: For learning
EDID from the display while playing
any received HDMI audio format
EDID Learning & Stereo Mode5:
For learning EDID from the display
while enforcing stereo output if any
HDTV cannot play surround sound
ON
720p
Stereo
Bypass
4
Bypass
4
Stereo Stereo
SW 1-SW 4 for EDID/Audio
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Note:
1. If the HDTV shows video without audio, try setting
audio mode to stereo.
2. Default Mode - Factory default of SW 1-SW 4: Pin#1-
OFF & Pin#2- OFF for 1080p with stereo.
3. If you encounter an audio/video output problem
during system installation, set the appropriate SW
switch to Safe Mode to check your system setup.
4. In Bypass Mode the Matrix will play the audio/
video signals in original format. In this mode you
may encounter compatibility issues among different
HDMI sources and displays. If you cannot get the
audio and/or video to display, change the DIP
switch setting to Default Mode or Safe Mode to
verify functionality of the device.

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5. EDID Learning: Set Pin#1- ON first then connect the
HDMI Input to the HDTV through an HDMI cable.
Wait for 20 seconds. The EDID of the display will be
saved. If you want to learn the EDID from another
HDTV, you must set Pin#1 at OFF first and repeat
this process.
Figure 3: Receiver Front Layout
• IN: Push button to switch input source channels in
sequential order
• EQ: 8-level equalization control for HDMI signals.
0-7 = strongest–weakest. It is recommended to
switch from 0 to 7 to find the optimal visual
experience
• Source LED: Indicates input source
• HDMI Out: Connect to HDTV via HDMI cable
• IR: Plugs in IR receiver cable
EQ
IN
IR
HDMI Out
Source LED