DVDO Matrix6TM 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher User’s Guide Version 1.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Important Safety Information • • • • • • • • • • • Follow all instructions Use only a dry cloth to clean Use caution not to block any vents in either unit To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use near water or expose to rain or moisture.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Contents Overview ......................................................................................................................... 4 Key features ................................................................................................................. 4 In the Box ..................................................................................................................... 4 Input/Output ..............................................
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Overview Matrix6™ is DVDO’s latest HDMI Matrix switcher for home entertainment and theater applications. It is ideal for installations requiring a single set of sources that drive two displays independently. Typical applications include: adding a TV to an adjacent room, adding a projector to a home theater, adding a second TV for sports viewing, adding a TV to a kitchen or patio. In each case, there is no need to add a new set of sources.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Input/Output Front Panel 1. IR window – remote control receiver 2. Input indicators (Off = no connection, Amber = HDMI connected, Green = active Zone 1 input, Yellow = active Zone 2 input) 3. Input select – manually cycles through connected Zone 1 inputs 4. Power switch 5. Power indicator Back Panel 1. Power input – 12 VDC 3 A minimum 2. Update firmware button – see the firmware update section for details.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Connections DVDO Matrix 6 6 A.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Matrix Modes Sharing a Blu-ray player with two TVs can be complicated. Normally, a TV reports its capability back to the source (like a Blu-ray) using a packet of information called an EDID and asks for a resolution from the source that it can handle. With a matrix, however, you are connecting two TVs to the same source. If one TV is only standard definition (480p) and the other is capable of 4K then the switch must decide what to ask the source for.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Compatibility Mode Resolution: Compatibility mode: Use this when you have two TVs of different resolutions and always want a picture on both TVs. In this mode, Matrix6 takes a snapshot of each display device and determines what resolution BOTH TVs can handle. A new capability packet (EDID) is then constructed that asks all the sources for audio and video that both devices can handle. Any time a new TV is connected, the snapshot is taken again.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Performance Mode Resolution Performance mode: Use this when you have two TVs of basically the same resolution capability and want the fastest and least flashing possible. In this mode, Matrix6 uses the capability of only the main TV and sends that capability (EDID) to all the inputs. It ignores the capability of the Aux TV and just sends it whatever the main TV is asking for. Pros: Switching happens faster and there is much less flashing.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Preset Mode Resolution Preset Mode(s): Use these modes for troubleshooting or if your TVs are not reporting the right capabilities to the switch In this mode, Matrix6 allows the user to choose from multiple preset audio and video resolutions. Note that if you choose a resolution that your TV is not capable of, you might lose picture altogether. DVDO Matrix 6 10 A.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Controlling the Aux TV from another room The Aux TV input is controlled using either: • The same remote control supplied with the system pointed directly at Matrix6 • Another Matrix6 remote control in the room with the Aux TV using an IR repeater system • A universal wireless remote with the flasher pointed at Matrix6 • Serial control of Matrix6 from a higher level home control system S/PDIF output The S/PDIF outputs, optical and coax, will follow t
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Audio Return Channel DVDO Matrix 6 12 A.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Matrix6 has a special control mechanism to allow the user to easily switch ARC on and off; to use ARC with a Matrix6 system: 1. Insure that your TV is capable of ARC and that the correct TV HDMI input (usually marked ARC) is connected to the Matrix6 MAIN HDMI output. 2. Put the TV into ARC-on mode and turn on CEC (note that these two menu items will be labeled differently by manufacturer – refer to the TV user’s manual for more information) 3.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Remote Control Power and Standby/Off buttons are discrete functions and can be learned into any universal remote. ZONE1 INPUT(s): Directly switches the input for the main TV ZONE2 INPUT(s): Directly switches the input for the aux TV ZONE1 +/-: Switch inputs on Zone 1 (Main output) ZONE2 +/-: Switch inputs on Zone 2 (Aux output) ARC: Alternately enables and disables Audio Return Channel. MENU: Brings up On-screen display (OSD) menu.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher On-Screen Display Menu System Pressing MENU on the remote control brings up the main menu, shown below. Asterisks (*) in the descriptions indicate the factory default settings. Main menu provides access to system settings. The Zone 1 / 2 select menu allows the active input to be directly selected. This is exactly like pressing one of the HDMI input select buttons on the remote control. Making a selection in this menu has no effect on the switching mode.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Matrix Mode: Sets switching performance based on TV capabilities *Compatibility Mode: Use for maximum compatibility when the TVs do not have the same capabilities. Performance Mode: Use to minimize flashing and improve performance if both TVs have the same capabilities.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher The Information screen displays critical switch settings as well as audio and video information about the current active input. CEC Enable: If checked, Matrix6 will respond to CEC commands i.e. power on/off. If unchecked, CEC commands will be ignored. *On Load FW from USB: Loads new firmware from an inserted USB flash drive. Note: user needs to confirm this operation by pressing ENTER again,. See Updating Firmware for more information.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Updating Firmware Matrix6 allows firmware updates through an attached USB flash drive. Firmware version can be checked using the OSD menu and accessing the information screen. • Firmware version 0101 (filename M6FW0101.BIN) displays as 01.01 on the information screen Two files are required to update the Matrix6 firmware (both available from DVDO.com as new firmware is released), a .BIN file which contains the actual firmware binary and an .
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher 6. If you choose to also reset settings to factory defaults, select Factory Settings and confirm by pressing ENTER again. Always allow 30 seconds for reset to complete and then power cycle To upgrade firmware using the firmware update button This is a fail-safe method that will work even if the firmware becomes corrupted and you cannot load firmware from the OSD. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher • If all front panel lights flash when powering up the unit, you have inadvertentaly loaded the incorrect firmware (for instance attempting to load Quick6 firmware) Serial Control The serial port allows an external home automation system to control Matrix6. All menu and remote commands are available as well as a series of queries to determine the status of Matrix6. Contact help@dvdo.com for implementation assistance.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Source is not recognized by Matrix6 No video Firmware will not update from the USB flash drive Factory Default issues: If a source does not cause the corresponding input LED to light with an amber color (indicating that an active source is plugged in to an HDMI port), move that source to HDMI Input 5.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher resetting to defaults, 2. Press ENTER again to confirm and start the reset Defaults not saved properly 3. Wait 30 seconds Audio Return Channel not working 4. Power Matrix6 down and then back up Audio Return channel depends on a set of instructions passed between the primary display and Matrix6.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher the selected input on Matrix6 to the audio from the main display. Depending on the types of sources you have, one input may need to be active on Matrix6 for ARC to pass audio properly and for the menu system to be visible. Be sure that your TV supports ARC and that the connection from Matrix6 to the TV is from the MAIN HDMI output on Matrix6 to a TV input that supports ARC (normally labeled ARC). Not all inputs on a TV support ARC.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Specifications Six 300 MHz (4K Ultra HD) HDMI inputs and two HDMI/MHL combo inputs S/PDIF coax and optical outputs Two 300MHz (4K Ultra HD) HDMI outputs HDMI certification including CEC and ARC MHL certification FCC and CE IR and Serial Control Serial protocol: 19200: 8, n, 1 Serial commands available on request from help@DVDO.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher FCC Interference and Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher Warranty General Warranty Terms DVDO, Inc., (DVDO), offers a limited warranty for its DVDO products. Any product first sold to you is guaranteed to be free from defects in both components and workmanship under regular uses. The warranty period commences on the date the item ships. Attention: Your invoice with the date of purchase, model number and serial number of the product is your proof of the date of purchase.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher the same, but charges may apply. Contact details may be obtained on DVDO website http://www.dvdo.com/support/rma.aspx.
DVDO Matrix6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Matrix Switcher • Damage caused by any other abuse, misuse, mishandling, or misapplication. • Damage caused by third party peripherals (including but not limited to visible damages on motherboard or other electronic parts of the product such as burn spots after electric discharge, melting, fusing, splitting, etc.) • Any unauthorized software or modification of built-in software not approved by DVDO.
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