The control centre for your home cinema in up to 4K

True Matrix Switch 4 In 2 Out with Audio Extractor

Intended use

• For switching between 4 HDMI sources on 2 x TV, projector, monitor - True matrix switch with free assignment of inputs and outputs, input switching via automatic (can be switched off), buttons or via infrared remote control
• With HDMI audio extractor for sound output via SPDIF Toslink on the optical digital output (Dolby Digital/ DTS 5.1 or 2.0) or analogue stereo
• Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) for the output of television sound via SPDIF
• Switchable scaler for reducing 4K to 1080p, for outputting Ultra HD content on a Full HD TV - ideal for mixed operation with a 4K and a FullHD TV set
• EDID management with 3 modes: Copy function from Display A, automatic or 4K HDR 5.1 fixed (alternative firmware forces 3D video or 7.1 sound)
• Supports 4K 60Hz YUV 4:4:4/ RGB and HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10+ and all sound formats including Dolby Atmos
• Supports 3D at 1080p, and also a resolution of1440p 120Hz - in order for a player to play this, either the EDID copy mode must be used and the 3D / 1440p 120Hz capable end device must be connected to output A. Or both connected sinks must support it, then the EDID mode AUTO can be used.
• Supports HDMI CEC on input 1, for connecting Fire TV 4K, Chromecast, Apple TV 4K, PS4 Pro, Xbox One X, Sky Q, Blu-Ray player, gaming PC etc.

Functionality

This HDMI matrix switch connects 4 HDMI sources to 2 HDMI sinks (TV, projector, monitor, AV receiver). You can freely assign the signals and, for example, play a film on 2 televisions at the same time. If the HDMI source delivers an Ultra HD signal but one of the TVs only supports Full HD, you can switch on the downscaler. The scaler downscales the resolution, turning a 2160p signal into 1080p. Other picture and sound information is not changed. The HDMI matrix switch is therefore ideal for mixed operation with an Ultra HD device and a Full HD device. All common HDMI sources such as Fire TV Stick 4K, Sky Q, Playstation 4 pro, Xbox One X, Apple TV 4K and Blu-ray players can be operated.

Downscaler

The switch has a downscaler so that a 4K and a Full HD display can be operated on the same player. This reduces the 4K video signal to 1080p resolution for the Full HD device. At the same time, the 4K device receives the original signal.

Control a media player via your TV remote control using HDMI-CEC

If you want to control one of the HDMI source devices via the TV remote control using HDMI-CEC, connect it to HDMI input 1. The Matrix Switch supports CEC communication here. If you have connected two TVs, please switch off CEC on one TV to prevent interference (HDMI-CEC is generally only intended to control a single TV).

Extract the sound to a sound system

The HDMI matrix switch also has an audio extractor. This allows the sound to be played back via a sound system. Connect the sound system either digitally via SPDIF Toslink or analogue via 3.5 mm jack. The switch delivers a digital stereo signal or 5.1 sound (Dolby Digital, DTS) via Toslink.

Please note: The transmission of HD sound formats such as DD+, Dolby TrueHD (Dolby Atmos) or DTS-HD is generally only possible via HDMI, not at the SPDIF output. To hear anything at the analogue audio output, the source must be set to stereo. The analogue output is therefore muted for 5.1 sound.

Receive the sound from the TV on your sound system thanks to ARC support

You can switch on ARC (Audio Return Channel) and send the sound from the TV via optical to the sound system. This is useful if you use the internal TV tuner or a Smart TV app. You select which sound you want to hear using the remote control or directly on the switch. If you switch on ARC, the analogue audio output remains muted. Please note that digital audio has no volume information. You must therefore turn the volume up or down on the sound system or use a universal control from the TV or player. You can select the ARC sound from display A or B.

Notes:

• A soundbar with HDMI input and output can be operated between Matrix Switch and TV (see connection diagram). The sound can also be output via this if the video output is via the other HDMI output.
• A soundbar with a single HDMI connection can NOT be operated on the switch via HDMI, only via SPDIF.

Features:

• Recommended HDMI cable length for 4K 60Hz HDR: inputs < 5 m, outputs < 3 m (with standard HDMI cable, longer lengths possible with HDMI fibre optic cable or similar)
• Dimensions 242 x 105 x 19 mm
• Supports HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2 copy protection
• Supports resolutions up to 4096x2160p 60Hz with SDR / HDR / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / HLG, also 1080p and 1440p up to 120Hz
• Supports 3D (main display must support 3D and EDID COPY mode must be selected)
• Supports all audio formats via HDMI, incl. LPCM2.0-7.1, Dolby Digital Plus / Atmos, Dolby TrueHD / Atmos, Dolby MAT, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-X
• Audio formats via Toslink optical: Stereo, DTS, Dolby Digital, via AUX only stereo

Scope of delivery:

HDMI matrix switch, power supply unit, mounting bracket, infrared remote control and battery