Audio Authority
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Model HMX-244 User Manual 3
1.0 IntroductIon
Thank you for purchasing this Model HMX-244 HDMI
Matrix Router from Audio Authority. It is designed to route
digital audio and video signals from four different HDMI
sources to four HDMI displays without signal degradation
or loss of encryption. All displays have access to any of the
four sources connected to the HMX-244 at any time.
The HMX-244 also features a longer distance, alternative
Cat 5 output for each zone, terminated by a Cat 5 zone
receiver (Model 1380R, sold separately).
The HMX-244 is HDCP v1.1 compliant, and HDMI
compliant, supporting HDMI 1.3 features including deep
color video, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio.
Audio Authority offers an extensive line of audio and video
switchers, converters, extenders and distribution amps
available for purchase online at www.audioauthority.com.
1.1 Features
• Delivers four HDMI source signals to any or all of four
compatible video displays
• Optional Cat 5 zone receiver (Model 1380R) terminates
dual Cat 5e/6 cables for runs over 50 ft. (15m) up to a
maximum distance of 130 ft. (40m)
• 1380R provides a built-in IR receiver that transmits IR
commands from the zone to the HMX-244 to switch
inputs and to pass IR commands to the sources
• Input switching can be performed through RS-232 or IR
• HDMI and HDCP compliant
• Supports deep color: 12 bits per TMDS channel (36 bit,
sum of all channels)
• Supports 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p and multiple PC
resolutions
• Supports Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby® Digital TrueHD,
DTS-HD: Master Audio, and LPCM
• IR remote control, RS-232 control, or front panel control
2.0 cHecKIng pacKage contents
Before attempting to use this matrix router, please check
the packaging and make certain the following items are
contained in the shipping carton:
HMX-244 MatrIX unIt
Each HMX-244 includes the following:
• HDMI matrix router
• IR remote control
• 5.5V (4A) DC power adapter
• Rack mount hardware
• User manual
1380r Zone receIver (optIonal)
Each 1380R includes the following:
• 1380R Cat 5 zone receiver
• IR remote control
• 5V (2A) power adapter
Note: Please retain the original packing material and
invoice in case you need to return the equipment. If
you find any items are missing, contact Audio Authority
immediately. Have the model number and invoice available
for reference when you call.
Model HMX-244
4-source / 4-Zone HdMI MatrIX swItcHIng systeM
