BZB Gear BZBGEAR User manual

4x2 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with Audio

Extract/Scale/ARC/EDID function

VER 1.1

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For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully

before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this

manual for future reference.

Surge protection device recommended

This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged

by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lighting strikes, etc. Use of surge

protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the

life of your equipment.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 3

2. Features 3

3. Package Contents 4

4. Speciﬁcations 4

5. Operation Controls and Functions 5

5.1 Front Panel 5

5.2 Rear Panel 7

6. IR Remote 8

7. Application Example 11

8. FAQ 12

1. Introduction

This high performance HDMI Matrix Switcher can switch any of four HDMI sources

to two HDMI displays. It supports resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4

and HDCP 2.2. It can extract HDMI source device audio to optical and analog

L/R output. It supports 4K→1080P downscale function if source is 4K but TV

only supports up to 1080P. It also supports ARC and EDID (AUTO/COPY/

STD) function. With its 18Gbps bandwidth and the additional features with

latest HDMI standards. Flexible control via front panel buttons and IR remote.

2. Features

☆HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 / HDCP 1.4 and DVI 1.0 compliant

☆Supports 4 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs

☆Video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4

☆Supports 18Gbps uncompressed bandwidth on all HDMI

☆Supports Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HLG and CEC function

☆Supports extract HDMI input source device audio of OUT A or OUT B

to optical and analog L/R output

☆OUT A and OUT B support 4K to 1080P downscale function

☆Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) function

☆Supports advanced EDID management including AUTO, COPY and STD

☆Control is via front panel buttons and IR remote

3. Package Contents

①1×4×2 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switcher

②1×12V/1A Locking Power Adapter

③2×Mounting Ears

④1×IR Remote

⑤1×User Manual

4. Speciﬁcations

Technical

HDMI Compliance

HDMI 2.0

HDCP Compliance

HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4

Video Bandwidth

18 Gbps

Video Resolution

Up to 4K2K@50/60Hz(YCbCr 4:4:4),[email protected] HDMI

3D TV format, etc.

Color Space

RGB, YCbCr4:4:4,YCbCr4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0

Color Depth

8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit [1080P, 4K30Hz, 4K60Hz (YCbCr 4:2:0)]

8-bit [4K60Hz (YCbCr4:4:4)]

HDMI Audio Formats

PCM2.0/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD,

DTS, DTS-EX,DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master

Audio, DSD

Optical Audio Formats

PCM2.0, Dolby Digital / Plus, DTS

L/R Audio Formats

PCM2.0CH

(Note: If ARC function is turned on, the audio port will mute.)

ESD Protection

Human-body Model: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge),

±4kV (Contact discharge)

Connections

Input Ports

4×HDMI Type A [19-pin female]

Output Ports

2×HDMI Type A [19-pin female]

1×L/R audio out [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]

1×OPTICAL audio out [S/PDIF]

Mechanical

Housing

Metal Enclosure

Color

Black

Dimensions

251mm(W)×105mm(D)×20mm(H)

Weight

620g

Power Supply

Input: AC100~240V 50/60Hz

Output: DC12V/1A

Power Consumption

3.8W (max)

Operating Temperature

0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F

Storage Temperature

-20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F

Relative Humidity

20~90% RH (non-condensing)

5. Operation Controls and Functions

5.1 Front Panel

Number

Name

Function description

Power LED

The blue LED will illuminate when the product is connected power supply.

IR receiver window. It only receives IR remote signal from this product.

OUT A button

and LED

Press the OUT A button to select an input source to OUT A output, the corresponding

blue LED will illuminate.

AUTO LED

The blue AUTO LED will illuminate and the AUTO function will be turned on when

you press the OUT A button up to 3 seconds, press the OUT A button up to 3 seconds

again will turn off the AUTO function.

AUTO function: Detect input signal source. The AUTO function is turned on, if an or

a few HDMI IN ports are connected source device, OUT A port will output the signal

from the last connected input source.

OUT B button

and LED

Press the OUT B button to select an input source to OUT B output, the corresponding

blue LED will illuminate.

AUTO LED

The blue AUTO LED will illuminate and the AUTO function will be turned on when

you press the OUT B button up to 3 seconds, press the OUT B button up to 3 seconds

again will turn off the AUTO function.

AUTO function: Detect input signal source. The AUTO function is turned on, if an or

a few HDMI IN ports are connected source device, OUT B port will output the signal

from the last connected input source.

AUDIO button

▪Press AUDIO button to select extract the input source audio from OUT A port or

OUT B port to optical and analog L/R output, the corresponding blue LED will

illuminate.

▪If ARC function is turned on, press Audio button to select return the audio signal

from OUT A or OUT B display device to optical output, the corresponding blue LED

will illuminate. At this time, the analog L/R port is mute.

4k→1080P

button

Press the button to select OUT A or OUT B 4k→1080P downscale function, the

corresponding blue LED will illuminate. For example, if source is 4K but TV only

supports 1080P, at this time the input resolution with 4K will downscale to 1080P to

TV output.

ARC button

Turn on / off ARC function. The ARC LED will illuminate

when you turn on the ARC function.

5.2 Rear Panel

Number

Name

Function description

HDMI IN port

HDMI input ports, connect to HDMI source device such

as DVD or PS4 with an HDMI cable.

HDMI OUT A /

OUT B port

HDMI output ports, connect to HDMI display device such as TV or Monitor with an

HDMI cable.

OPTICAL / L/R

port

Connect to audio output device such as ampliﬁer or

speaker with optical and analog audio cable.

EDID AUTO /

COPY / STD

AUTO: Compare with Out A and Out B display device’s

EDID information, and then sending the best EDID

information to source device of Out A and Out B. The

source device of Out A and Out B will send the EDID

information again to Out A and Out B display device

output.

COPY: Copy Out A display device’s EDID information to

source device of Out A and Out B. Then the source

device of Out A and Out B will send the EDID information

again to Out A and Out B display device output.

STD: Out A and Out B display device output default 1080P.

SERVICE port

Firmware update port.

DC 12V

Plug in 12V/1A adapter to AC wall outlet for power supply.

6. IR Remote

Power on the product or set it to standby mode.

Output A

1/2/3/4

Select input source signal to Out A port output,

the corresponding blue LED on the front panel

will illuminate.

Select the last or next input source signal to OUT A

port output, the corresponding blue LED on the

front panel will illuminate.

AUTO

Detect input signal source. The Auto function is

turned on, if an or a few HDMI IN ports are

connected source device, Out A port will output

the signal from the last connected input source.

4K/HD

Select Out A 4k→1080P downscale function.

For example, if source is 4K but TV only supports

1080P, at this time the input resolution with 4K

will downscale to 1080P to TV output

Output B

1/2/3/4

Select input source signal to Out B port output, the corresponding blue LED on the

front panel will illuminate.

Select the last or next input source signal to OUT B port output, the corresponding

blue LED on the front panel will illuminate.

AUTO

Detect input signal source. The Auto function is turned on, if an or a few HDMI IN

ports are connected source device, Out B port will output the signal from the last

connected input source.

4K/HD

Select Out B 4k→1080P downscale function. For example, if source is 4K but TV

only supports 1080P, at this time the input resolution with 4K will downscale to

1080P to TV output

Audio function

ARC

Turn on / off ARC function.

Audio A / B

▪If ARC function is turned on, press Audio A or B button to select return the audio

signal from Out A or Out B display device to optical port (TOSLINK) output. At this

time, the analog L/R port (Audio out) is mute.

▪If ARC function is turned off, press Audio A or B button to select extract the input

source audio from Out A port or Out B port to optical port (TOSLINK) and analog L/

R port (Audio out) output.

7. Application Example

8. FAQ

1. Q: Does this product require an HDMI line length for the connection interface?

A: According to HDMI line length test, HDMI input / output with 4K60Hz YCbCr

4:4:4 is the longest line length up to 8m / 3m.

The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cable is highly recommended.

IR remote sends signal distance for 0~7 meters, and angle is plus-minus 45

degrees.

Mission Statement

BZB Gear manifests from the competitive nature of the audiovisual industry to

innovate while keeping the customer in mind. AV solutions can cost a pretty penny,

and new technology only adds to it. We believe everyone deserves to see, hear, and

feel the advancements made in today’s AV world without having to break the bank.

BZB Gear is the solution for small to medium-sized applications requiring the latest

professional products in AV.

We live in a DIY era where resources are abundant on the internet. With that in mind,

our team offers system design consultation and expert tech support seven days a week

for the products in our BZB Gear catalog. You’ll notice comparably lower prices with

BZB Gear solutions, but the quality of the products is on par with the top brands in

the industry. The unparalleled support from our team is our way of showing we care

for every one of our customers. Whether you’re an integrator, home theater

enthusiast, or a do-it-yourselfer, BZB Gear offers the solutions to allow you to focus

on your project and not your budget.

Warranty Information

BZB Gear | Second Year Assurance

BZB Gear wants to assure you peace of mind. We're so conﬁdent in the quality of our

products that along with the manufacturer's one-year limited warranty, we are

offering free second-year warranty coverage upon registration*!

Taking advantage of this program is simple, just follow the steps below:

1. Register your product within 90 days of purchase by visiting BZBGear.com/

warranty.

2. Complete the registration form. Provide all necessary proof of purchase details,

including serial number and a copy of your sales receipt.

For questions, please call 1.888.660.2962 or email support@bzbgear.com.

For complete warranty information, please visit BZBGear.com/warranty or scan the

QR code below.

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