MUSE™:
HDMI+POWER+IR Receiver
User’s Guide
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Welcome!
Everyone at Altinex greatly appreciates your purchase of the MUSE
Receiver. We are confident you will find it reliable and simple to use. If
you need support, please do not hesitate to call us at 714-990-2300.
We are committed to developing unique and state of the art Signal
Management Solutions
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for demanding audiovisual installations. Welcome
to the Altinex family of satisfied customers around the world.
1. Precautions and Safety Warnings
Please read this manual entirely before using your MU500-112 Receiver.
You can download a full version of this manual on
These safety instructions are to ensure the reliable operation of your
MU500-112 Receiver and to prevent fire and shock hazards. Please read
them carefully and heed all warnings.
1.1 General
The MU500-112 Receiver does not contain any user serviceable
parts. Only qualified ALTINEX service personnel may perform
product service.
The MU500-112 Receiver is safety tested and is ETL listed.
The MU500-112 Receiver incorporates a proprietary technology for
transmission of display power and video over a low voltage CAT-6
cable.
1.2 Installation Precautions
To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to water or
moisture. Do not place the MUSE Receiver in direct sunlight, near
heaters or heat-radiating appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to
direct sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm internal components.
Handle the MU500-112 Receiver carefully. Dropping or jarring can
cause damage.
Do not pull any cables that are attached to the MU500-112 Receiver.
For optimal safety when disassembling the MUSE Receiver, first
unplug the power cord, which supplies power to both the
transmitter and receiver, from the AC outlet.
1.3 Cleaning
Clean the MU500-112 Receiver only with a dry cloth. Never use
strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner. Do not use
a wet cloth or water to clean.
1.4 FCC Notice
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions found herein, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by
ALTINEX, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
2. Installation Procedures
Note:
The CAT-6 type cable is a critical component to the functionality of the unit. Use only the recommended cables for optimum performance. See the
minimum cable requirements on the technical specifications page.
Step 1.
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Step 2.
Connect the MU500-112 Receiver to the monitor using a standard HDMI cable. Plug the display power cord in to the AC receptacle on the MU500-
112 Receiver.
Step 3.
Connect the MU500-112 Receiver to the MU400-111 Transmitter using terminated, unshielded CAT-6 cable.
Required cable gauge is AWG23 to achieve full power. (Note: Use MU400-111 Transmitter with Altinex
MU500-112 Receiver only)
Step 4.
Apply AC power to the MU400-111 Transmitter. As soon as the transmitter detects the receiver, it will allow
power to be transmitted to the receiver, followed by the HDMI signal. It may take several minutes to monitor
power up and see the image displayed on the monitor.
Step 5.
Connect the IR receiver to the MUSE Receiver; place the eye near the front of the display and secure with the adhesive provided.
Step 6.
The MUSE Receiver is now ready for operation.
3. Limited Warranty/Return Policies
Please visit the ALTINEX website at
for details on warranty and return policies. In the case of a unit needing repair, please fill out the RMA
(return material authorization) form located on the bottom left hand corner of the Altinex homepage. Once filled out, please email the form to
[email protected].
