4x2 Component Video, Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Matrix Switcher / Distribution Amplifier
1080p 4 X 2 COMPONENT VIDEO MATRIX SWITCHER FEATURES:
- Add 4 component inputs to your HDTV
- Switch any two of the 4 inputs to 2 independent outputs
- Superb build quality to look good in your home theater
- 1080p rated for tomorrows HD equipment as well as todays
- All audio types supported
- The only 1080p component video matrix switcher with all audio types under $250
- Soft switching - No bothersome audio pops & clicks
- Will drive a 100 foot component output cable/output
EXAMPLE: Watch a DVD in your den while someone else simultaneously watches high definition cable or satellite in the bedroom. Both the DVD player and the high definition receiver are in the den.
The CSM42 matrix Component video switcher can support the following typical applications:
- Switching 4 sets component video & stereo audio to 2 displays/receivers/storage devices
- Switching 4 sets component video & digital coax audio to 2 displays/receivers/storage devices
- Switching 4 sets component video & digital optical audio to 2 displays/receivers/storage devices together with transcoding/converting Digital audio between coax and optical.
NOTE 2: The yellow jack is usually dedicated for the switching of digital audio via the RCA connector. It can also be dedicated for composite video switching. One or the other can be used as video and audio on that connector can't be mixed.
This unit delivers ultra clean noise performance and more bandwidth than needed for all high definition video standards. The 4X2 Component Matrix Switch is also the easiest component switch on the market to setup and use, and it supports all HDTV video and audio formats The proprietary ZeroKey technology allows switching to be performed by any key on any remote. No need for separate remotes or remote programming. The CSM42 matrix Component switcher is the optimal solution for all these applications, and the specs speak for themselves
CSM42 matrix Component switcher Video Distribution: The CSM42 matrix Component switcher is the ideal amplifier for driving long video cables in your home or business. Many vendors claim their products can do this, but very few can accomplish this without distortion of the video. The most important amplifier design factors in driving long cables are source impedance matching, output connector quality, amplifier bandwidth, and amplifier current drive and slew rate. The amplifier uses the best components for all these, resulting in the best signal distribution you can get.
The CSM42 matrix Component switcher Video uses ZeroKey Technology: The CSM42 matrix Component switcher can be controlled manually by toggle buttons or by remote control. The remote control interface uses ZeroKey infrared code cloning to map any remote control key to each one of the four video & audio inputs.
The CSM42 switch can be controlled manually by toggle button, or by remote control. The remote control interface uses ZeroKey infrared code cloning to map any remote control key to each one of the four video & audio inputs. Here are the steps to program the CSM42 for your remote.
- Press the toggle button to select the input/output pair you would like to train
- Hold the toggle button for 3 seconds and release
- The LED indicator for the selected channel will now flash continuously, this means it is ready to be programmed
- Aim your remote control at the CSM42 and press the key you would like to use to select this input
- The LED indicator will stop flashing, this means the code has been stored.
- Repeat for the other input/output pairs (up to 16 total).
ZeroKey technology is compatible with virtually all remote controls and does not interfere with the normal operation of the remote.
The best way to use this is to program the CSM42 with the same keys you normally push to switch your AV receiver or TV. The CSM42 will switch at the same time as your TV or receiver without the need for complicated macros or pushing extra buttons!
ZeroKey programming is stored in flash memory, and you will not need to reprogram even if you lose power. If you buy a new remote in the future, don't worry, the CSM42 can be reprogrammed as much as you like.
The Video Storm CSM42 matrix Component switcher is the only product on the market with can deliver full quality HDTV matrix switching. It is also the most feature rich matrix switch available, combining HDTV video, analog audio, coax & optical digital audio, digital audio transcoding, and distribution capable output drivers. Don't settle for an inferior product which will degrade your signals.
We also suggest you buy our 1080p tested premium component cables so you can keep a 1080p signal throughout your system.
Why not buy this 1080p rated Video-Storm CSM42 matrix component switcher today?
The 4X2 Component Matrix Switch includes:
- CSM42 component/audio matrix switch & distribution amplifier as pictured with 12 HDTV component video inputs, 6 outputs (Inputs: 4 switched sets of 3; Outputs: 2 sets of 3)
- 4 Digital audio inputs, 2 outputs
- 4 Optical audio TOSLINK inputs, 2 outputs
- 9V wall power supply
- 3-Years parts warranty and 1-year labor warranty direct from the manufacturer
4X2 Component Matrix Switch Specifications:
12 (4 X 3) HDTV Component Video Inputs:- 75 Ohm terminated at all frequencies
- Gold plated matched low impedance RCA jacks
- 1Vpp nominal input swing (Y-Pb-Pr) or 1.3Vpp (Cvbs)
- 2.5Vpp maximum
- Crosstalk < -80 dB
- Source impedance 75 Ohms
- Gold plated matched low impedance RCA jacks
- AC coupled to protect all connected equipment
- Both output sets individually controllable/switchable
- High performance amplifier capable of driving over 100ft of our component cable/output
- Noise spectrum > 60 dB, -3dB bandwidth > 200 Mhz
- 4 Coax Digital audio inputs + 4 Optical Digital audio inputs
- Coax digital audio inputs are gold plated matched low impedance RCA jacks
- Optical digital audio inputs have built in shutters, no plugs needed
- 2 Coax Digital audio outputs + 2 Optical Digital audio outputs
- Coax digital audio outputs are gold plated matched low impedance RCA jacks
- Coax digital audio outputs are AC coupled to protect all connected equipment
- Coax digital audio outputs are capable of driving over 100ft of coax cables
- Optical digital audio outputs have built in shutters, no plugs needed
- Transcoding selected digital audio, optical => coax & coax => optical
- Both output sets individually controllable/switchable
4X2 Component Matrix Switch Internal design:
- Flash programmable micro controller enables ZeroKey remote technology
- Ultra wide bandwidth t-switch matrix prevents crosstalk or signal distortion
- Independent professional quality video amplifiers for best performance
- High reliability capacitors and self resetting fuse protection for long life
- Designed and manufactured in the USA
- Housing: Black aluminum housing ~9.25" x ~6.25" x ~2.5"
- AC adapter specs: 9V, 500 ma P5 positive
This 4X2 Component Video Audio Matrix Switch can be used with:
- Any high definition Dish Network and DirecTV receiver with component outputs
- High definition TiVo' swith component outputs
- Any high definition cable receiver with component outputs
- Canadian Rogers, Shaw, Bell ExpressVu and Star Choice receivers with component outputs
- Any "Over The Air" (OTA) high definition receiver with component outputs
- WII, Sony PS2 and PS3, HD DVD and Blu-ray DVD players with component outputs
- Any Xbox360 with component outputs
- Any upconverting DVD player with component outputs
- Any DVHS VCR with component outputs
- An APPLE TV with component outputs
- Any PC video card with (Y-Pb-Pr, check your manual) component outputs
- Any high definition camcorder with component outputs
- Many A/V surround sound receivers with component switching.
- and other similar devices.
A: No, it has ZEROKEY compliancy which uses an remote. See the FEATURES TAB.