Muxlab HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT User Manual

HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT, PoE

500418-POE-US 500418-POE-UK 500418-POE-EU

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. Manual Control ...................................................................................................................... 15

3.7. Remote Control of Matrix Switch .......................................................................................... 24

3.8. Remote Control of Sources and Displays .............................................................................. 25

3.9. EDID and DIP Switch Settings .............................................................................................. 26

3.10. Port Control Operation ........................................................................................................... 27

3.11. USB Driver Setup .................................................................................................................. 28

3.12. Ethernet Web Interface .......................................................................................................... 31

4. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................41

5. Appendix ...................................................................................................................................42

A. ASCII Command Set ............................................................................................................. 42

B. IP Control Commands ............................................................................................................ 55

C. Infrared Remote Control Codes ............................................................................................. 60

6. Product Warranty Policy ........................................................................................................61

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1.

1.1.

Overview

Description

The MuxLab HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT, PoE (500418-POE) allows 4 HDMI sources to be switched/distributed to up to 8 remote displays via unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables for cost-efficient connectivity. Remote displays can be connected up to 230 feet (70 meters) @ 1080p Deep Color via

Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP cables. The Matrix Switch works in conjunction with MuxLab’s

HDMI Receiver (500454-RX or 500454-POE-RX).

Figure 1: System Overview

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

 Single modular RJ45 jacks  UTP/STP extension for 1080p Deep Color up to 230 feet (70 meters) via Cat 5e/6

UTP/STP cables

 HDMI 3D support  Seamless integration with MuxLab’s HDMI Receiver (500454-RX or 500454-POE-

RX)

 HDMI input supported with resolution up to 1080p  HDBaseT supported output  Configurable EDID settings  Web interface  RS232 and USB CDC control  Firmware is field upgradable  Touch pad on front panel for manual control  Device control over HTTP protocol  2U rackmount unit

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2.

4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT, PoE

Environment

HDMI 1.4A 3D Support

Devices

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

Transmission

Transparent to the user

Input

Four (4) HDMI and eight (8) IR Sensor (3.5 mm stereo)

Output

Eight (8) HDBaseT (RJ45) and four (4) IR Emitter (3.5 mm mono)

Connectivity

Ethernet LAN (RJ45), USB (Type B) and RS232 (DB9)

Maximum Distance

UTP/STP Cat 5e/6 output port: 230 feet (70 meters)

Cables

Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP cables (or better) required for HDBaseT port

Power

100-240 VAC 50/60Hz, 0.72 A

Matrix Switching Time

3 seconds (maximum)

LED Diagnostics

Power (Blue) LAN (Link (Green) and Activity (Yellow))

Temperature

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

Dimensions

2U Rack Mountable: 19 x 13.6 x 3.5 in (483 x 345 x 88 mm)

Accessories Included

1 IR Sensor, 4 IR Emitters, Remote, USB Cable, RS232 Cable

Shipping Weight

21.6 lbs (9.8 kg)

Regulatory

FCC, CE, RoHS, WEEE

Warranty

Two (2) years

Order Information

500418-POE-US (UPC: 627699014185) HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT 500418-POE-UK (UPC: 627699914188) HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT 500418-POE-EU (UPC: 627699814181) HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT

Technical Specifications

Table 1: Technical Specifications

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3.

3.1.

Installation Procedure

Part List

The HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT, PoE (500418-POE) comes with the following parts:

• Base unit

• Four (4) IR Emitters

• One (1) IR Sensor

• Two (2) Brackets with screws

• Power Cord (US, EU or UK)

• One (1) USB Type A - Type B Cable

• One (1) RS232 Cable

• One (1) Infrared remote

• One (1) Quick Reference Sheet 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 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT, PoE are detailed in Figure 2 and Figure 3. Please familiarize yourself with them before installing the unit.

Figure 2: Front Panel

A1 = Control Buttons A2 = LED Display A3 = Numeric Keypad A4 = Navigational Arrows

Figure 3: Front Panel Controls

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Figure 4: Back Panel

Figure 5: Back Panel, Right Side Details

B1 = Serial Port B2 = USB Port B3 = LAN Port B4 = IR Sensor Extender B5 = EDID Settings B6 = IR Emitters

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3.3.

Pre-Installation Checklist

The HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT, PoE provides a centralized HDMI switching center via UTP/STP cables.

1. The Matrix Switch is used in conjunction with MuxLab’s UTP/STP HDMI

Receivers (500454-RX or 500454-POE-RX).

2. The Matrix Switch is typically installed in a remote telecom room and is connected

to multiple video sources and display devices via Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP or HDMI cables. A MuxLab Receiver is installed at each display to support the connection to the Matrix Switch via a Cat 5e/6 cable.

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3.4.

Physical Installation

MuxLab’s HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT, PoE 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 (Figure 6).

Figure 6: Setup for Rackmount Installation

For set-top installation, the side mounting brackets may be removed, and the included rubber feet placed on the bottom of the unit. When removing the mounting brackets, be careful to keep and reinstall the screws on each side of the unit (Figure 7).

Figure 7: Setup for Set-top Installation

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3.5.

Installation Procedure

In order to install the HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT,PoE, please follow the steps below:

1. Place the Matrix Switch in its final location (see Section 3.4 Physical Installation).

2. Ensure that power is OFF on all sources and displays.

3. Using HDMI cables (not included), connect each source to an HDMI IN port on

the back panel of the Matrix Switch.

4. Ensure that one MuxLab Receiver is connected to each display using an HDMI

cable (not included). For more information, refer to MuxLab’s 500454 Quick Installation Guide.

5. Using Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP cables (not included) connect each MuxLab Receiver to

an HDBT OUT port on the back panel of the Matrix Switch.

6. OPTIONAL:

• Using an RS232 or USB cable, connect a computer to the corresponding port

on the back panel of the Matrix Switch.

• Using an Ethernet cable, connect the Matrix Switch to the local area network.

• Connect an RS232 cable (not included) between the RS232 port on the

MuxLab Receiver and the RS232 port on the display.

• Connect IR sensors and emitters as needed. For more information, refer to

Figures 5 and 6. NOTE: IR Sensor cables are equipped with a 3.5 mm stereo jack, and IR Emitter cables are equipped with a 3.5 mm mono jack.

7. Power up the MuxLab Receivers and HDMI equipment.

8. Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet and turn on the power by using the

Power Switch located on the back of the unit. If power is present, the blue power LED will be illuminated.

9. Ensure that the source and appropriate display LEDs are ON. Images should

appear on the displays within 10 seconds. For signal or image quality problems, refer to Section 4 Troubleshooting.

10. Figures 8 and 9 show some typical configurations. The Matrix Switch is now ready to use. See Section 3.7 Manual Control for

instructions on usage.

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Figure 8: Typical Configuration (I)

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Figure 9: Typical Configuration (II)

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3.6.

Manual Control

The HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT, PoE may be controlled manually by using the controls located on the front panel.

Navigating the manual control menu is performed by using the ‘Info’, ‘Menu’, and ‘Switch’ buttons located on the front panel, just below the display, as well as the numeric keypad and arrows located to the right of the display. (NOTE: The ‘Cancel’ button on the numeric keypad also returns the user to the previous screen.)

Figure 10 illustrates the navigational layout of the manual control menu. Specific menu screens (depicted by boxes) are described on the following pages.

Figure 10: Manual Control Navigation

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Startup The Startup screen is the first screen to appear once the Multimedia 4x8 Matrix Switch is powered up. It displays the MuxLab logo and product name.

Information

The information screen is reached by pressing the Info button. It displays the name of the device at top, followed by the IP and Mac addresses, device status, and firmware version.

Main Menu

The Main Menu screen is reached by pressing the Menu button. It contains four options:

• Switch

• Presets

• Diagnostics

• Settings

By default, the Switch option is highlighted when the Main Menu screen first displays.

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NOTE: If password protection is on, pressing the Menu button from the Startup or Information screens will prompt the Password screen to appear. The user must then enter the correct password in order to reach the Main Menu screen.

Switch

The Switch screen by either pressing the Switch button, or by highlighting the Switch entry in the Main Menu screen and pressing the Enter/Save button on the numeric keypad.

The Switch screen contains four options:

• Connect a source to a display by number

• Connect a source to a display by name

• Connect all displays to a source

• Disconnect all displays from a source By default, the top-most option is highlighted when the Switch screen first displays.

NOTE: If password protection is on, pressing the Switch button from the Startup or Information screens will prompt the Password screen to appear. The user must then enter the correct password in order to reach the Switch screen.

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Presets

The Presets screen allows the user to select and apply a pre-existing preset (specific mapping of connections between sources and displays), or to save existing connections as a preset.

Diagnostic

The Diagnostic screen displays four operating conditions:

• Internal device temperature

• Voltage status

• Fans status

• Existence of alerts

Settings

The Settings screen allows the user to choose which category of settings to change:

• Network

• DHCP

• Password

• RS232

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Network

The Network Settings screen allows the user to change the settings of the network:

• IP Address

• Mask Address

• Gateway Address

The user navigates the Network Settings screen using the arrow keys, and enters information using the numeric keypad.

NOTE: In order to access the Network Settings screen, DHCP must be disabled (see below). If DHCP is not disabled, the following screen will appear:

DHCP

The DHCP screen allows the user to set the state of the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to ON or OFF.

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