SIGNAL ROUTING
Routing determines which HDMI input is sent to which HDMI output. Vertex can operate as a true 2×2 matrix, allowing the two outputs to be assigned independently rather than simply duplicating one source.
Signal routing decides which HDMI input goes to which HDMI output.
With two inputs and two outputs, the Vertex can send one source to both screens, or each source to a different screen.
It works like a traffic controller who decides which road each car takes.
Can the HDfury Vertex send each input to a different output?
YESYes. In Matrix mode the Vertex is a 2x2 matrix: each input goes to its own output, or you swap them. In Splitter mode one input goes to both outputs. Matrix works up to 4K60 4:4:4 8-bit (600 MHz).
How to use it with the Vertex:
- Long-press INP (over 2 s) to enter or leave Matrix mode (p.10).
- In Matrix mode, a short press on INP swaps which input goes to which output (p.10).
- RS232: #set input thru or #set input swap (p.48).
- IR: vertex_inputsel3 (matrix thru) or vertex_inputsel4 (matrix swap) (p.78).
What does this mean in a real AV system?
In a practical installation, one source can feed both displays, or Input 0 can be sent to one output while Input 1 is sent to the other. This gives an installer much more control than a basic HDMI splitter.
This article is part of the Vertex Signal Laboratory glossary and explains the function in the context of HDMI signal management.
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What is the difference between a splitter and a matrix?
A splitter sends one source to both outputs; a matrix can send each input to its own output. The Vertex does both (p.10).
How do I cross the inputs over?
In Matrix mode a short press on INP swaps the routing; over RS232 use #set input thru or #set input swap (p.10, p.48).
Is there a format limit in Matrix mode?
The manual lists matrix support up to 4K60 4:4:4 8-bit, 4K60 4:2:2 12-bit, 4K120 4:2:0 8-bit or 8K30 4:2:0 8-bit (p.109).