MuxLab 500415 Installation Manual

P/N: 94-000671-A SE-000671-A

HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch

500415

Installation Guide

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Table of Contents

1. Overview .........................................................................4

1.1. Description ..............................................................4

1.2. Features ...................................................................5

2. Technical Specifications ................................................6

3. Installation Procedure ...................................................7

3.1. Parts List .................................................................7

3.2. Product Overview ...................................................8

3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist ...................................... 10

3.4. Physical Installation .............................................. 11

3.5. Installation Procedure............................................12

3.6. Port Control Operation..........................................15

3.7. Driver Setup ..........................................................17

3.8. MuxLab Control Center Software......................... 20

3.9. Ethernet Web Interface .........................................25

3.10. Cascadability......................................................... 29

4. Troubleshooting ...........................................................32

5. Appendix.......................................................................34

A. ASCII Command Set.............................................34

B. Serial Port and LAN Setup.................................... 39

C. Infrared Remote Control Codes ............................ 41

6. Product Warranty Policy ............................................42

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1.

Overview

1.1. Description

The MuxLab 500415 HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch allows four (4) HDMI sources to be switched/distributed up to four (4) local displays and up to four (4) remote displays via unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables for cost-efficient connectivity. Remote HDMI equipment can be connected up to 150 feet (46 meters) @ 1080p Deep Color via two (2) Cat 6 UTP cables. The HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch works in conjunction with MuxLab’s HDMI Receivers (500407 or 500417).

Applications include commercial and residential AV systems, classroom projector systems, digital signage, boardroom systems, multi-room systems, classroom training, retail systems, collaborative PC systems, and medical information systems.

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1.2. Features

 UTP/STP modular RJ45 jacks on four (4) outputs.

 HDMI input and HDMI local output.

 IR support for remote control of all four (4) HDMI

sources.

 Support for 1080p Deep Color up to 150 ft (46 m) via

Cat 6 UTP cables.

 Seamless integration with MuxLab’s HDMI Receivers

(500407 or 500417).

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2.

Technical Specifications

Environment

HDMI 1.3A

Devices

LCD and Plasma TVs, DVD and Blu-Ray players, monitors, projectors, PCs, laptops, home theatre systems, home theater PCs, game consoles, servers that support HDMI.

Transmission

Transparent to the user

Bandwidth

Video: 225 MHz

Signals

HDMI 1.3a protocol

Connectors HDMI Cables not included.

Source Input: Four (4) HDMI receptacles Local Output: Four (4) HDMI receptacles

Distributed Output: Four (4) UTP/STP outputs via eight (8) RJ45S connectors for

Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP cabling

Maximum Distance HDMI Switch to Display

Based upon a maximum length of 6.6 ft (2 m) of HDMI cable per end.

Cat 5e Cat 6 480i/p 300 ft (91 m) 300 ft (91 m) 720p, 1080i 300 ft (91 m) 300 ft (91 m) 1080p 150 ft (46 m) 200 ft (61 m) 1080p Deep Color 90 ft (27 m) 150 ft (46 m)

NOTE: STP cables must be used in an electrically noisy environment. Also, cross-connection

reduces the effective distance depending on the grade of twisted cable used.

RJ45 Pin Configuration

Reverse Polarity Sensitive

Use EIA/TIA 568A or 568B straight-through wiring

RJ45 A (HDMI A) RJ45 B (HDMI B) Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T) Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T) Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T) Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T) Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T) Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T) Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T) Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T)

Cable

Two (2) Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP cables (or better) required per port

Power Supply

One (1) 110-240V/12VDC, 2.5A power supply with three interchangeable blades

Compatible Receivers

500407, 500417

Power Consumption

30 Watts

LED Diagnostics

Power (Blue) Interconnection Matrix (Green)

Temperature

Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC Storage: -20ºC to 85ºC Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing

Dimensions

1U Rack Mountable: 19.00” x 7.50” x 1.75” (48.26 cm x 19.05 cm x 4.45 cm)

Weight

4.0 lb (1.8 kg)

Regulatory

FCC, CE-EMC Directive 89/336/EE, RoHS, WEEE

Warranty

Two (2) years

Order Information

500415: HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch (includes four [4] IR Emitters)

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3.

Installation Procedure

3.1. Parts List

The HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch (500415) comes with the following parts:

 Base Unit

 Four (4) IR Emitters

 One (1) 110-240V/12VDC, 2.5A Power Supply with

three interchangeable blades

 One (1) USB Type A – Type B Cable

 One (1) USB flash drive with Port Control Software

 Four (4) rubber feet for set-top operation

 One (1) infrared remote

 Installation Guide

Please verify that all parts are present before proceeding.

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3.2. Product Overview

The external connections and connection indicators of the HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch are detailed in Figure 1 and Figure 2. Please familiarize yourself with them before installing the unit.

Figure 1: Front Panel of Matrix Switch

Detail A Detail B

Display Push Button IR Matrix Control LED & HDMI Source LEDs

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Figure 2: Back Panel of Matrix Switch

Detail A Detail B

A1 = Power Supply Port B1 = HDMI Input A

2

= USB Port B2 = HDMI Local Out

A

3

= Ethernet Port

A

4

= RS232 Port

Detail C Detail D

IR Emitter Jacks D1 = RJ45 Output Jack B

D2 = RJ45 Output Jack A

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3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist

The HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch provides a centralized HDMI switching center via copper UTP/STP cables.

1. The HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch is used in conjunction

with MuxLab’s HDMI Receivers (500407 or

500417).

2. The HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch is typically installed

in a remote telecom room and is connected to the HDMI video source and display devices via Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP cables. A MuxLab HDMI Receiver is installed at each HDMI display to support the connection to the Matrix Switch via Cat 5e/6 cables.

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3.4. Physical Installation

MuxLab’s HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch comes with mounting brackets for standard 19” rack mounting. Select the final destination for the product and install the unit using standard rack-mount screws.

For set-top installation, the L-brackets on the side of the unit may be removed and the included rubber feet placed on the bottom of the unit. When removing the Lbrackets, be careful to keep and reinstall the four screws on each side of the unit.

Figure 3: Procedure for Set-Top Installation

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3.5. Installation Procedure

In order to install the product, please follow the steps below:

1. Place the HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch in its final

location.

2. Ensure that the power is turned off on the HDMI

source and displays.

3. In order to distribute the HDMI, one (1) HDMI

Receiver (500407 or 500417) must be connected at each HDMI display. To install the Receivers, complete Steps 4, 5, and 6.

4. Identify the pin configuration of the Receivers. Two

(2) Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP cables are required for each HDMI connection. The pin configuration follows the EIA/TIA 568A/B standard. The HDMI Receiver is reverse-polarity sensitive. Please ensure that the wiring is straight-through (Ring to Ring, Tip to Tip), and that the two HDMI twisted pair links are not crossed.

5. Using an HDMI cable (not supplied), plug each

HDMI source to an HDMI input of the Matrix Switch.

6. Using an HDMI cable (not supplied), connect an

HDMI Receiver (500407 or 500417) to each HDMI display.

7. Complete the connection between the Matrix Switch

and each HDMI display using standard straight-thru

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Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP cables and connecting hardware, terminated on RJ45 plugs at both ends. Ensure that there are no split pairs or taps.

8. Optional: Local televisions may be connected using

HDMI cables (not supplied).

9. Power up the Receivers and HDMI equipment first.

10. Connect the external 12VDC power supply to the

Matrix Switch and plug the power supply into an AC power outlet. If power is present, the blue power LED will be ON.

11. Ensure that the source and appropriate display LEDs

are ON. Images should appear on the displays within 10 seconds. Check the image quality and refer to the troubleshooting table in Section 4 if image quality is unsatisfactory.

12. Figures 4 and 5 show some typical configurations:

Figure 4: Typical Configuration (I)

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Figure 5: Typical Configuration (II)

Please note that Figure 5 is for users who do not require control of the Matrix Switch from a remote location. In such a case, MuxLab’s HDMI Receiver (500407) may be used.

The IR Emitters included with the Matrix Switch are used to control HDMI sources. Simply insert the plug of an IR Emitter into any one of the 4 “IR Emitter” jacks located on the back panel of the Matrix Switch. The number of the jack (1, 2, 3, or 4) into which a specific Emitter is plugged determines which HDMI Source that Emitter will control. For example, an IR Emitter plugged into IR Emitter jack 3 will control HDMI Source 3.

For more information on installing and using IR Emitters, please refer to MuxLab’s IR Emitter Quick Installation Guide.

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