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Quick Reference Guide
CMX44AB
Our Contractor CMX44AB 4K HDMI matrix features HDMI 2.0 chipsets with HDCP 2.2 support, allowing
distribution of four HDMI sources to four displays. This enables all sources to be viewed seamlessly as
required within a matrix configuration. The unit transmits all HDMI resolutions up to and including HDR and
4K 60Hz 4:4:4. The 4-Way matrix also includes audio breakout and EDID management.
Introduction
Key Features:
• Features 4x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to 4x HDMI outputs
• Supports 4K UHD video including HDR (up to 4K @60Hz 4:4:4)
• Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA and 480i-4K
• Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus and
DTS-HD Master Audio transmission
• HDMI audio breakout to associated output analogue L/R audio and coaxial digital outputs concurrently
• Control via front panel, IR and RS-232
• IR routing
• Supplied with Blustream 5V IR receivers and emitters
• 3rd Party drivers available for all major home control brands
• Advanced EDID management
• HDCP 2.2 compliant
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DC 12V
IR Ext
On/Of f
3 2 1 1 0
0
EDID
CMX44AB
IR Input
Coaxial
Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4
L/R
Input Output
IR Output
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4
Coaxial L/R Coaxial L/R Coaxial L/R
IR
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Pow er
4x4 4K HDMI 2.0 Matrix
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DC 12V
IR Ext
On/Of f
3 2 1 1 0
0
EDID
CMX44AB
IR Input
Coaxial
Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4
L/R
Input Output
IR Output
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4
Coaxial L/R Coaxial L/R Coaxial L/R
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Panel Description
Front Panel:
IR receiver window for Matrix control
Power LED indicator
HDMI output selection buttons 1-4. Press to scroll through source inputs per HDMI output
1
2
3
1
2
Rear Panel:
IR input - 3.5mm stereo jack provides zone specific
routed IR receiver input
IR output - 3.5mm mono jack provides routed IR emitter
output for discrete control of sources
Coaxial digital audio output - RCA (SPDIF)
Analog L/R audio output - 3.5mm stereo audio jack,
Supports 2 channel PCM only
Power on/o switch
EDID DIP switch - Used to manage the video and audio
resolution output by the connected source device.
HDMI inputs - connect to HDMI source devices
HDMI outputs - connect to HDMI display devices
IR control - IR input for Martrix control. Connect 5V
Blustream IR receiver.
RS-232 Serial port - For control of switcher by third party
control devices
Power port - Use included 12V/2A DC power adaptor
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7
9
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9
5
10
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The EDID configuration can be altered using the
dip-switches located on the rear panel of the
Matrix.
Please see adjacent table for EDID settings.
Note: You must power-cycle the HDMI Matrix aer
changes have been made in order for the EDID
settings to update.
Adjusting The EDID Settings
12
8
11
EDID Dip-switches
[DIP]=0000: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2ch PCM
[DIP]=0001: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 5.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY
[DIP]=0010: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 7.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
[DIP]=0011: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 2ch PCM
[DIP]=0100: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 5.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY
[DIP]=0101: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 7.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
[DIP]=0110: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0+4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 2ch PCM
[DIP]=0111: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0+4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 5.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY
[DIP]=1000: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0+4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 7.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
[DIP]=1001: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 2ch PCM
[DIP]=1010: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 5.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY
[DIP]=1011: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 7.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
[DIP]=1100: DVI 1280x1024@60Hz, Audio None
[DIP]=1101: DVI 1920x1080@60Hz, Audio None
[DIP]=1110: DVI 1920x1200@60Hz, Audio None
[DIP]=1111: Soware Control EDID
EDID Dip-switches
3
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11
6
7
6
8
12
13
14
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DC 12V
IR Ext
On/Of f
3 2 1 1 0
0
EDID
CMX44AB
IR Input
Coaxial
Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4
L/R
Input Output
IR Output
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4
Coaxial L/R Coaxial L/R Coaxial L/R
IR
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Pow er
4x4 4K HDMI 2.0 Matrix
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DC 12V
IR Ext
On/Of f
3 2 1 1 0
0
EDID
CMX44AB
IR Input
Coaxial
Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4
L/R
Input Output
IR Output
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4
Coaxial L/R Coaxial L/R Coaxial L/R
3 2 1 1 0
0
EDID
CMX44AB
IR Input
Coaxial
Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4
L/R
Input Output
IR Output
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4
Coaxial L/R Coaxial L/R Coaxial L/R
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RS-232 Control Port
BLUSTREAM RS-232 REMOTE CONTROL
CONSOLE
PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
1 NC 1 NC
2 Tx 2 Rx
3 Rx 3 Tx
4 NC 4 NC
5 GND 5 GND
6 NC 6 NC
7 NC 7 NC
8 NC 8 NC
9 NC 9 NC
Baud Rate: 57600 bps
Data Bit: 8-bit
Parity: None
Stop Bit: 1-bit
Flow Control: None
Audio Breakout
The Matrix includes audio breakout from the selected HDMI input to associated analogue L/R audio and coaxial digital outputs.
Extracted audio will be concurrent with the corresponding HDMI video output. Note: Source input must be PCM 2ch audio for
analogue audio outputs to work. The Matrix does not down-mix multi-channel audio signals.
Coaxial digital output - Output 1
Analogue fixed line level output 3.5mm stereo jack - Output 2
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2
The Matrix can be controlled via 9-pin serial RS-232 cable.
RS-232 COMMAND DESCRIPTION
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HELP
Print Help Information
STATUS Print System Status And Port Status
PON Power On, System Run On Normal Sta
POFF Power O, System Run On Power Save State
IRON/OFF Set System IR Control On Or O
KEYON/OFF Set System KEY Control On Or O
BEEPON/OFF Set Onboard Beep On Or O
LEDON/OFF
Set Front Panel LED Always On
or Auto Turn O in Power On State
RESET Reset System To Default Setting (Type “Yes” To Confirm, “No” To Discard)
OUTxxFRON/OFF
OUTxxFRyy
Set OUTPUT:xx On or O
Set OUTPUT:xx From INPUT:yy
xx=00: Select All OUTPUT Port
xx=[01...04]: Select One OUTPUT Port
yy=[01...04]: Select One INPUT Port
EDIDxxCPyy
EDIDxxDFzz
xx=00: Select All INPUT Port
xx=[01...04]: Select One INPUT Port
yy=[01...04]: Select One OUTPUT Port
zz=00: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=01: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
zz=02: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=03: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=04: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
zz=05: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=06: HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=07: HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
zz=08: HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=09: HDMI 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=10: HDMI 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
zz=11: HDMI 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=12: DVI 1280x1024@60Hz, Audio None
zz=13: DVI 1920x1080@60Hz, Audio None
zz=14: DVI 1920x1200@60Hz, Audio None
zz=15: User EDID 1
zz=16: User EDID 2
zz=17: GUI Download EDID
zz=18: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=19: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
zz=20: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=21: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=22: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY
zz=23: HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD
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2
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DC 12V
IR Ext
On/Off
Coaxial
Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4
L/R
Output
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4
Coaxial L/R Coaxial L/R Coaxial L/R
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Package Contents:
Specifications:
• 1x CX44AB
• 1x 12V/2A DC power supply
• 1x Remote control
• 4x IR emitter
• 5x IR receiver
• 1x Mounting kit
• 1x Quick reference guide
Video Input Connectors: 4x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female
Video Output Connectors: 4x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female
Audio Output Connectors: 4x RCA (SPDIF), 4x 3.5mm stereo jack (L/R)
RS-232 Serial Port: 1x DB-9, female
IR Input Ports: 5x 3.5mm stereo jack
IR Output Ports: 4x 3.5mm mono jack
EDID: 4-Pin DIP switch
Casing Dimensions (W x D x H): 313mm x 129mm x 45mm
Dimensions Inc. Connections (W x D x H): 313mm x 140mm x 52mm
Shipping Weight: 2.0kg
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature : -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Power Supply : 12V/2A DC
C ONTR A C T O R S E RIE S
Stereo Audio
IR Cable
CAT (HDBaseT)
RS-232
HDMI
Example Schematic
CMX44AB
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MAXIMUM OF 4x 4K SOURCES
SOURCE 01
SOURCE 02
SOURCE 03
SOURCE 04
SOURCE 01
SOURCE 02
SOURCE 03
SOURCE 04
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DC 12V
IR Ext
On/Off
3 2 1 1 0
0
EDID
CMX44AB
IR Input
Coaxial
Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4
L/R
Input Output
IR Output
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4
Coaxial L/R Coaxial L/R Coaxial L/R
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