NTI VEEMUX Series User manual

MAN422 Rev Date 7/06/2022

SM-4X4-4K18GBA-LCV2

Low-Cost 4K 18Gbps HDMI Video Matrix Switch

Installation and Operating Manual

Front and Rear View of SM-4X4-4K18GBA-LCV2

VEEMUX®Series

TRADEMARK

VEEMUX and the NTI logo are registered trademarks of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries. All other brand

names and trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.

CHANGES

The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the

right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Materials..........................................................................................................................................................................2

Features and Functions...................................................................................................................................................3

Connections.....................................................................................................................................................................5

Operation.........................................................................................................................................................................6

Remote Control Features ............................................................................................................................................6

LCD Panel Control.......................................................................................................................................................7

Video switch operation:.............................................................................................................................................7

Video Switching ........................................................................................................................................................8

Turn ON/OFF Output................................................................................................................................................9

Audio Control Interface...........................................................................................................................................10

Switch Output Audio............................................................................................................................................10

Audio Extraction Control:.....................................................................................................................................11

EDID Setting Interface:...........................................................................................................................................12

Preset Application...................................................................................................................................................13

Setup Interface........................................................................................................................................................14

Baud rate setting .................................................................................................................................................14

DHCP switch........................................................................................................................................................15

Reboot.................................................................................................................................................................16

Factory Reset ......................................................................................................................................................16

View Information Interface......................................................................................................................................17

RS232 Control...............................................................................................................................................................18

Web Control...................................................................................................................................................................19

Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................28

Warranty Information.....................................................................................................................................................28

NTI 4x4 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switch

INTRODUCTION

The VEEMUX®Low-Cost 4K HDMI Matrix Switch routes digital 4Kx2K HDMI video and audio signals from up to four HDMI video

sources (computers, Blu-Ray players, satellite receivers, etc) to up to four displays (monitors, 4K TV’s, projectors, etc).

Features

Configure and control the switch through front panel buttons, Ethernet, IR remote control, or RS232.

Supports Ultra-HD 4Kx2K resolutions (4096x2160 and 3840x2160 @24/30/60Hz YUV 4:4:4) and HDTV resolutions to

1080p.

Each input can be independently connected to any or all outputs.

HDCP 2.2 compliant.

HDMI features supported: HDMI 2.0

oDolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, DTS 7.1 and LPCM

oYUV 4:4:4

oHDR

o3D

oBandwidth up to 600 Mhz (18 Gbps)

oLip Sync

Audio switching follows video switching.

oHDMI-embedded audio switching (four-channel stereo mixing)

oL/R analog audio and SPDIF digital audio out ports for each source.

oFor example, if HDMI output 1 video is from HDMI input 3, then it will also receive audio from HDMI input 3. The

L/R analog audio output 1 and the SPDIF audio output 1 will receive audio from HDMI input 3 also.

Configurable built-in EDID table.

Compact desktop design.

NTI 4x4 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switch

MATERIALS

Materials supplied with this kit:

NTI SM-4X4-4K18GBA-LCV2 HDMI Matrix Switch

110-240VAC, 50 or 60Hz-12VDC/2A AC Adapter

Remote Control

IR Receiver Extension Cable

5 pcs 3-Terminal plugs for RS232 cable termination and Audio termination

URL Slip with path to this manual

Materials Not supplied but REQUIRED:

CATx cable for connection to network

HD-xx-MM Cables for connection of displays

BNC cables for SPDIF connection to speakers

where:

xx is the length of the cable in feet

MM indicates male-to-male connector

Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) in the US and Canada or

(330) 562-7070 (worldwide).

Cables

Interface cables between the video sources/displays and the switch are required for proper operation. Supports cable lengths to

20 feet for 4Kx2K resolutions at 60Hz and lengths to 50 feet for 1080p at 60Hz using passive HDMI cables. Cables longer than 50

feet can be used provided they have a built-in video equalizer (also known as “active HDMI cables”).

Use HD-xx-MM HDMI cables to connect an HDMI source or display. HD-3/6/10/15-MM supports resolutions to

4K@60Hz.

HD-25/30/50-MM supports resolutions to 1080p@60Hz.

Use HD-ACT-xx-MM 4K HDMI Active Cables to connect an HDMI source or display up to 100 feet. HD-ACT-20/25/30/40/50-

MM supports resolutions to 4K@60Hz (18 Gbps).

HD-ACT-60/75/100-MM supports resolutions to 4K@30Hz (10.2 Gbps).

Use DP-HD-xx-MM to connect a 4K@60Hz DisplayPort computer up to 15 feet.

Use USB3C-HD4K-xx-MM to connect a 4K@60Hz computer with USB Type C connector up to 10 feet.

Use DVI-HD-xx-MM cable to connect a DVI source. Supports resolutions to 1080p.

Cables not included.

NTI 4x4 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switch

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

SM-4X4-4K18GBA-LCV2 Front Panel

# LABEL INTERFACE DESCRIPTION

1 None (behind window) IR Receiver Sensor for receiving IR signal from Remote Control

2 OUTPUT 1-4 BUTTONS Press to choose an output, press again to cancel / Press and hold to

choose all outputs, press and hold again to cancel all outputs

3 INPUT 1-4 BUTTONS Press to choose one input (must have already selected an output) /

Press and hold to select one input for all outputs

4 PRESET BUTTON Momentary press to preset

5 UP BUTTON Momentary press to move up in the LCD menu

6 LOCK BUTTON Press and hold to lock, press and hold again to unlock

When locked, all buttons will be non-responsive except for the Lock

button

7 MENU BUTTON Press for main menu interface, or to return to the previous menu

interface

8 DOWN BUTTON Momentary press to move down in the LCD menu

9 ENTER BUTTON Momentary press to confirm selection

10 None LCD SCREEN For displaying the onboard menu

Note: The Unit can be controlled using front panel buttons, like: video switch, EDID switch, baud rate switch, etc.. When entering

into the menu interface, press button(s) within 30 seconds; if you exceed 30 seconds, the LCD screen will return to audio channel

interface automatically; if you exceed 60 seconds, the LCD screen will go OFF.

NTI 4x4 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switch

SM-4X4-4K18GBA-LCV2 Rear Panel:

# LABEL INTERFACE DESCRIPTION

1 L/R Audio Out -L/G/R 3-Terminal Blocks For connecting to analog speakers

2 S/PDIF OUT BNC connections For connecting to S/PDIF type speakers

3 RS232 Tx/G/Rx 3-Terminal Block For connection to RS232 terminal

4 IR-Ext 3.5mm Jack For connection of IR Receive extension cable

5 IP Control RJ45 Female For connection to Computer or Ethernet Switch

6 DC/12V DC Power Jack For connection of DC power supply

7 Output 1-4 HDMI Female For connection of display devices

8 Input 1-4 HDMI Female For connection of HDMI sources

NTI 4x4 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switch

CONNECTIONS

1. Connect HDMI video and audio source devices to the Input ports of the matrix

2. Connect HDMI Output ports to Televisions or other HDMI sink devices.

3. Optional: connect an RS232 cable from a computer's RS232 port.

4. Optional: connect an Ethernet cable from the TCP/IP port on the matrix to a local area network.

5. Connect the 12V POWER supply (provided) to the DC power socket.

Application Diagram

NTI 4x4 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switch

OPERATION

Remote Control Features

1. Power ON/Standby.

2. M: Mute the HDMI output audio

3. W: Lock remote control

4. Output 1-4

5. All outputs select INPUT-y:

a.Press ALL button

b.Press INPUT-y button (y means 1 to 4 of the Inputs),then INPUT-y is switched

to ALL OUTPUTS.

6. Turn OFF the Output channel

7. PTP button: Mirror all Inputs and Outputs

(Ex. Input 1 to output 1, input 2 to output 2, etc)

8. Input 1-4 (press Output-x then Input-y):

9. Switching Input left or right

10. Up and down, left and right for the menu page on the LCD

Remote Control Usage

Note: All buttons require only a momentary press, there is no function for a long press

Power ON/Standby: a short press will put the matrix in Standby mode,

the LCD screen will display "System Shutdown”,

HDMI output 5V will disconnect and

Display devices will be without image.

Press momentarily again to wake the matrix switch, the HDMI output will return to normal.

Video switch: Output+Input (example:Output1+Input2 = switch Output1 to Input1)

Mute HDMI output audio: Output+M (example:Output1+M= Mute Output1 audio)

Lock Remote Control: short press ”W” to lock, short press again to unlock.

Turn OFF output channel: Output+X (example: Output1 + X= Output1 turns to a black screen, Output+X again to return to

normal)

Switching input left or right：Output + <(>) = the input source connecting to Output 1 will be switched to the previous or next

available input. For example- Input1,3 and 4 have signal and Output1 is now connecting to Input1. Press Output1 + >, this will

switch the source to Input3. Press it again and it will switch to Input4. Press it again and it will switch to Input1 ).

NTI 4x4 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switch

LCD Panel Control

Video switch operation:

Signal switching includes 4 switching channels, which can be randomly configured as input/output according to requirements to

form a 1×4~4×4 matrix. It can switch any input signal to 1 channel output or all channels output.

Operation format: "output channel"+"input channel", or long press “input channel”

For example：

1. Switch output1 to input4

Operation: press output1+input4 to complete the switch

2. Output2,1,3 switch to input 2

Operation:press output2,1,3+input2 to complete the switch

3. Switch All outputs to input4

Operation: long press output4+long press input4 to complete the switch

Note: Press output+input to switch; you can then press another input button to switch to a different input (you don't need to

repeatedly press the output (if you exceed 10 seconds between button presses you will need to press an output again)

Video control:

There are 2 sub-menus in the video interface:

1.switching

2.On/Off

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