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4K 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 

 

Comm-Tec S.r.l.                               

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                              www.comm-tec.it 

2. 

Rear Panel 

 

No. 

Name 

Description 

①

 

Power 
Indicator 

 

OFF

: No power;   

 

RED:

 DC power present (PoC). 

②

 

TP IN   

The RJ45 socket has two LED status indicators. Plug in the Pre-
installed CAT cable in to the HDBT RJ45 socket.   

 

HDCP

: HDCP compliant indicator 

 

OFF: No HDMI traffic (no picture) 

 

GREEN: Signals with HDCP. 

 

Blinking GREEN: Signal without HDCP

 

 

LINK

: HDBT Link status indicator.

 

 

OFF: No Link 

 

YELLOW:Link Successful 

 

Blinking YELLOW: Link Error 

 

 

 

 

TP IN

LINK

HDCP

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Summary of Contents for MTX44E

Page 1: ...MTX44E 4K Home Distribution Matrix All Rights Reserved Version MTX44E_2016V1 0 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...s of the trademark owner No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent FCC Statement This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devi...

Page 3: ...t to rain moisture or install this product near water Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by overheat Keep the module away from liquids Spillage into the housing may ...

Page 4: ...12 3 4 Connection with HDBaseT Receiver 12 4 System Operations 14 4 1 IR Control 14 IR Remote Description 14 Usage of IR Remote 15 4 1 2 1 Switching I O connection 15 4 1 2 2 EDID Management 15 4 1 2 3 Clear operation 16 Force Carrier 16 Control Far end Device locally 16 Control Local Device Remotely 17 4 2 RS232 Control 19 RS232 connection 19 Installation uninstallation of RS232 Control Software ...

Page 5: ...comm tec it 4 4 Firmware Update via USB 32 5 Specification 33 5 1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 33 5 2 HDBaseT Receiver 34 6 Panel Drawing 35 6 1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 35 6 2 HDBaseT Receiver 35 7 Troubleshooting Maintenance 36 8 After sales Service 38 ...

Page 6: ...BaseT zoned outputs 1 3 HDMI Output The Matrix Switcher is capable of delivering 4K signals up to 40m 1080p up to 70m and powering the receivers via a single CAT5e cable It is however recommended to use good quality CAT6 cable The Matrix Switcher supports EDID management and is HDCP 2 2 1 4 compliant Audio sources can be selected via RS232 commands and TCP IP at the Matrix Switcher or by 3rd Party...

Page 7: ...71A 1 x Power Cord Optional 4 x IR Emitters Optional 3 x IR Receivers Optional 1 x IR Receiver Inserted into IR EYE port 1 x IR remote 1 x RS232 cable Phoenix to 9 pin D Sub 2 x Mounting ears 6 x Screws For 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 6 x Mounting ears 6 x Screws For HDBaseT Receiver 4 x Trapezoidal Plastic pads For 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 12 x Round Plastic pads For HDBaseT Receiver 1 x User ma...

Page 8: ...only different model and specifications are subject to real product 2 Rear Panel No Name Description HDMI INPUTS 4 x HDMI input ports type A female HDMI connector connect the Source with an HDMI cable to any of the HDMI inputs IR IN 3 x IR IN Connect with IR receiver fixed IR input for the output cannot be switched separately It makes up an IR bi directional transmission with the IR OUT on the cor...

Page 9: ...ort Connect with PC for Web based GUI control RS232 Serial port for unit control 3 pin pluggable terminal block connects with control device e g PC DC 24V Connect with DC24V 2 71A power adaptor Note Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only different model and specifications are subject to real product 2 2 HDBaseT Receiver 1 Front Panel No Name Description HDMI OUT Connect to HDMI displ...

Page 10: ...oC TP IN The RJ45 socket has two LED status indicators Plug in the Pre installed CAT cable in to the HDBT RJ45 socket HDCP HDCP compliant indicator OFF No HDMI traffic no picture GREEN Signals with HDCP Blinking GREEN Signal without HDCP LINK HDBT Link status indicator OFF No Link YELLOW Link Successful Blinking YELLOW Link Error TP IN LINK HDCP 1 2 ...

Page 11: ...with total control and simplicity Usage Precautions 1 The 4K Home Distribution kit should be installed in a clean and dust free environment 2 Ensure that all plugs power cords and sockets are in good condition without signs of damage 3 All devices should be connected before power on 3 2 Connection Diagram VCR STB DVD HDBaseT Receiver IR Emitter IR Emitter AVR Amplifier Laptop HDTV HDTV PC Speaker ...

Page 12: ...Switcher to be controlled via a PC 9 Plug in a Patch lead from the router in to the Ethernet port on Matrix Switcher to control Matrix Switcher by TCP IP protocol 10 Plug in the Power supply adapter 24V DC and tighten to secure Once all components have been connected and the installation is completed switch on the mains supply at the socket Note 1 Connect HDBT ports of Matrix Switcher and far end ...

Page 13: ...4K 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Comm Tec S r l 13 www comm tec it PoC DC 24V HDBaseT Receiver PoC ...

Page 14: ...EAR and ENTER ALL Select all inputs outputs EDID management button Enable input port to manually capture and learn the EDID data of output devices CLEAR Withdraw an operation like switching output channel learning EDID data before it comes into effect Meanwhile the matrix will return to the previous status ENTER Confirm operation Press and hold it for 3 seconds to enter in Inquiry mode Note With t...

Page 15: ...d 4 Press INPUTS 2 OUTPUTS 3 OUTPUTS 4 ENTER 3 To convert an input to all outputs Example Input 1 to all Outputs Press INPUTS 1 ALL ENTER 4 1 2 2 EDID Management The 4K Home Distribution Hub Kit features EDID management that enables the Matrix Switcher to learn the EDID of all sources and sink devices The Matrix Switcher can learn the EDID from any device or be programmed to assign an EDID to the ...

Page 16: ...n to the previous status Force Carrier a Only if the IR receiver connected to HDBaseT receiver is with IR carrier can the received IR signal be transferred to IR OUT port of the Matrix Switcher b Only if the IR receiver connected to the Matrix Switcher is with IR carrier can the received IR signal be transferred to IR OUT port of the Matrix Switcher If the IR receiver connected to HDBaseT receiver...

Page 17: ...ocal source to control the device remotely See below Control local device from remote Note Send command 0901 to enter infrared carrier enforcing mode if the IR Receiver connected to IR IN of the receiver is not with carrier DVD IR Remote HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 1 HDBT IR OUT IR EYE 2 HDBT 4 SPDIF 4 HDMI 3 HDBT L R 4 DC 24V TCP IP Rx Tx RS232 POWER CONTROL IR IN OUTPUTS INPUTS 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 HDMI 1 IR ...

Page 18: ... OUT ports of the Matrix Switcher the IR transmitter connected to this port can be placed at IR receiving area of output device or the Matrix Switcher itself x2 Corresponding to the zone receive IR signal from HDBaseT receiver with IR IN port connects with IR receiver number of the Matrix Switcher Example Send command 3R2 to transfer IR signal received from zone 2 to IR OUT port 3 IR Emitter DVD 1...

Page 19: ...rol software file to the computer connected with the Matrix Switcher Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path Basic Settings Firstly connect the Matrix Switcher with an input device and an output device Then connect it with a computer which is installed with RS232 control software Double click the software icon to run this software Here we take the software C...

Page 20: ...Upgrade X 2 In above commands and are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be typed in actual operation 3 Please remember to end the commands with the ending symbols and 4 Type the command carefully it is case sensitive Baud rate 9600 Data bit 8 Stop bit 1 Parity bit none Command Function Feedback Example System Commands Type Inquire the models information XXXXX Lock Lock the front panel bu...

Page 21: ... signals to the corresponding output channels respectively like 1 1 2 2 All Through All Switch off all the output channels All Closed x Transfer signals from the input channel x to the output channel x X Through X 01 04 x Switch off the output channel x X Closed X 01 04 x Switch on the output channel x X Open X 01 04 All Switch on all output channels All Open x1 V x2 Transfer the AV signal from th...

Page 22: ... cut off the power supply to HDBaseT receivers PWOFF STANDBY Enter into standby mode Do not cut off the power supply to HDBaseT receivers press other buttons or send other commands to start STANDBY Y X Z HDCP management command Y is for input value I or output value O X is the number of the port if the value of X is ALL it means all ports Z is for HDCP compliant status the value may be 1 HDCP comp...

Page 23: ... command it will be saved to the matrix switcher but taken without action to corresponding HDBaseT receiver And its command function will be effective almost at the same time when you send the command PWON for item c or PWOFF for item d Note A E are for port 1 B F are for port 2 C G are for port 3 D H are for port 4 X is for baud rate its value ranges from 1 to 7 1 2400 2 4800 3 9600 4 19200 5 384...

Page 24: ... RS232 port x is the input port when the value of X is 9 it means to upgrade all input ports When the switcher receives the command it will show a message to prompt you to send EDID file bin file Operations will be canceled after 10 seconds Please cut off all connections of HDBaseT ports Please send the EDID file EDID x y Set the EDID data of input port x to built in EDID No y y 1 5 correspond to ...

Page 25: ...ta when PWON 9954 Check the command sent by port 4 when PWON Port 4 data when PWON 9955 Check the command sent by port 1 when PWOFF Port 1 data when PWOFF 9956 Check the command sent by port 2 when PWOFF Port 2 data when PWOFF 9957 Check the command sent by port 3 when PWOFF Port 3 data when PWOFF 9958 Check the command sent by port 4 when PWOFF Port 4 data when PWOFF 9961 Check the system locking...

Page 26: ...t 1 1920x1080 Out 2 1920x1080 Out 3 1920x1080 Out 4 1920x1080 9977 Check the status of digital audio of output channels Out 1 2 3 4 Audio Y Y Y Y 9978 Check the HDCP compliant status of the inputs In 01 02 03 04 HDCPEN Y Y Y Y I Lock X Lock the channel x X 1 4 Channel x Lock I Unlock X Unlock the channel x X 1 4 Channel x Unlock A Lock Lock all channels A UnLock Unlock all channels Lock Sta Check ...

Page 27: ...device and TCP IP port of the Matrix Switcher and set same network segment for the 2 devices users are able to control the device via web based GUI or designed TCP IP communication software Control Modes The Matrix Switcher can be controlled by PC without Ethernet access or PC s within a LAN Controlled by PC Connect a computer to the TCP IP port of the Matrix Switcher and set its network segment t...

Page 28: ...PC s original network segment Step3 Set the Matrix Switcher s network segment to the same as the router Step4 Set the PC s network segment to the original ones Step5 Connect the Matrix Switcher and PC s to the router PC s within the LAN is able to control the Matrix Switcher asynchronously Then it s able to control the device via GUI GUI for TCP IP control The 4K Home Distribution Hub Kit provides...

Page 29: ... brief introduction to the interfaces Main Interface shown after logging in provide intuitive I O connection switching See the screenshot below The button matrix displays every possible connection between every input and output users can carry on the connections by clicking corresponding button Buttons 1 9 at the right bottom corner provides quick saving and recall for overall connection status Us...

Page 30: ...f there is any modification press Save to restore the settings or press Cancel to withdraw Interface Set title bar label and button labels press Save to save the settings Configuration Set HDCP Compliance status for every input and manage EDID See the screenshot below ...

Page 31: ...s user access main interface only GUI Update GUI for 4K Home Distribution Hub Kit supports online update in http 192 168 0 178 100 Type the username and password the same as the GUI log in settings modified password will be available only after rebooting to log in the configuration interface After that click Administration at the source menu to get to Upload Program as shown below ...

Page 32: ...se steps to upgrade firmware Step1 Copy the upgrade software and the latest upgrade file bin to PC Step2 Connect the USB ports of the Matrix Switcher and the PC via USB cable Step3 Double click the update software icon see as below It will enter the upgrade interface shown as below Step4 Click Connect USB Step5 Click Open to load the upgrade file then click Updata to start firmware upgrading Note ...

Page 33: ... Output Impedance 100Ω Differential HDMI Standard Support HDMI1 4 HDCP1 4 and is backward compatible with all previous standards Video general Video Signal HDMI or DVI D Transmission Distance 1080P 60Hz 70m 4Kx2K 60Hz 40m Resolution Range Up to 4Kx2K 60Hz EDID Management In built EDID data and manual EDID management Gain 0 dB Bandwidth 10 2Gbit s Switching Speed 200ns Max Audio general Output Sign...

Page 34: ...imension W H D 360mm x 28mm x 150 mm Net weight 910g 5 2 HDBaseT Receiver Input Output Input 1 HDBaseT Input Connector Female RJ45 with LED indicators Output 1 HDMI Output Connector Female HDMI Control 1 IR IN 1 IR OUT Control Connector 3 5mm mini jacks General Resolution Range Up to 4K 2K 60Hz Transmission Mode HDBase T Transmission Distance 1080P 60Hz 70m 4Kx2K 60Hz 40m Bandwidth 10 2Gbps HDMI S...

Page 35: ...4K 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Comm Tec S r l 35 www comm tec it 6 Panel Drawing 6 1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 6 2 HDBaseT Receiver IR IN IR OUT HDMI OUT TP IN LINK HDCP 120 mm 24 mm 61 mm ...

Page 36: ...nd Y X 1 or change HDCP compliance status in GUI The display doesn t support the input resolution Switch for another input source or enable the display to learn the EDID data of the input Cannot control the device via front panel buttons Front panel buttons are locked Send command Unlock or select unlock in GUI interface to unlock Cannot control the device via IR remote The battery has run off Cha...

Page 37: ...PC through RS232 port Wrong connection Check to ensure the connection between the control device and the unit Wrong RS232 communication parameters Type in correct RS232 communication parameters Baud rate 9600 Data bit 8 Stop bit 1 Parity bit none Broken RS232 port Send it to authorized dealer for checking Static becomes stronger when connecting the video connectors Bad grounding Check the groundin...

Page 38: ...e product Damage deterioration or malfunction caused by Normal wear and tear Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications No certificate or invoice as the proof of warranty The product model showed on the warranty card does not match with the model of the product for repairing or had been altered Damage caused by force majeure Servicing not authorized Other causes which does not relate ...

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