Tekvox TEK-MHD44TP 79055, TEK-TPHD402PR User Manual

TEK-MHD44TP 79055

4x4 HDMI Matrix with HDBaseT Lite Outputs

User’s Manual

March 15, 2014

TEK-TPHD402PR

This manual only includes operational instructions and specifications,
and is not intended to be used for service. Specifications are subject to
change without notice. Please ask your local dealer for detailed
information.

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may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without
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Firmware History

Version

Date

Update Content

1.0

2013.05.29

First version.

1.1

2013.11.08

Added commands.

1.2

2013.11.11

Added commands.

1.7

2014.01.20

Fixed loss of audio after clear route command

Please read this manual carefully before using the system.

Attention:

In order to ensure the proper use of the product and the user’s safety, please
comply with the following items during installation and maintenance:

The system must be properly connected to earth ground. Do not use ungrounded
or two bladed plugs and ensure the alternating power supply ranged from 100v to
240v and from 50Hz to 60Hz.

Do not operate the device in locations above 100° F and below 30°F.

To avoid any damage by over heat, please provide adequate ventilation to
radiate the heat when operating the device.

The device should be turned off when in wet or humid areas.

The AC power supply line should be disconnected from main power during the
following operations:

 Remove or reinstall any component on the device.
 Disconnect or re-connect any connector on the device.

Please do not attempt to remove the cover on the device. There are no
serviceable components and high-voltage is present inside with risk of the
electric shock.

Do not splash any chemical product or liquid on or near the equipment.

Operation Notice

Table of Contents

1. DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................ 1

2. FEATURES ................................................................................................................. 1

3. PACKAGE CONTENTS .............................................................................................. 1

4. FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................................. 2

4.1 FRONT PANEL OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................... 2

4.2 REAR PANEL OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................ 3

4.3 RS-232 COMMUNICATION PORT ................................................................................................................................. 4

4.4 HDBASET TWISTED PAIR CABLE CONNECTION ............................................................................................................... 4

5. SYSTEM DIAGRAM ................................................................................................... 5

6. SYSTEM OPERATION ............................................................................................... 6

6.1 FRONT PANEL BUTTON CONTROL ................................................................................................................................. 6

6.2 IR CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

6.2.1 IR Remote Operation .................................................................................................................................... 7

6.2.2 IR Operations ................................................................................................................................................ 8

6.3 RS-232 CONTROL .................................................................................................................................................. 12

6.3.1 Commands .................................................................................................................................................. 12

6.3.2 Control the HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher .................................................................................................. 16

6.4 TCP/IP OPERATION - OPTIONAL ............................................................................................................................... 18

6.5 IP CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................................. 18

6.5.1 Change IP/Serial Port .................................................................................................................................. 19

6.6 CONNECTION AND CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................... 20

7. FIRMWARE UPDATING ........................................................................................... 20

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ................................................................................. 21

9. TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 22

10. WARRANTY ........................................................................................................... 22

TEK-MHD44TP 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix

1. Description

The TEK-MHD44TP 79055 is a unique 4x4 HDMI matrix switcher with HDBaseT outputs with EDID &
HDCP management. Included in the unit are IR and RS-232 inserters for the HDBaseT connections,
and audio de-embedders with both analog and digital outputs. Any input can be routed to any output
with support for high resolution 1080P and HD-3D. Breakaway audio is not supported. The HDBaseT
output supports PoE and works with TPHD402PR to transmit HDMI, IR and RS-232 over a single
Cat5e/Cat6 cable up to 200 feet.

2. Features

 HDMI resolution up to 1920*1200@60Hz including HD-3D
 HDCP Compliant and DVI compatible, supporting DVI 1.0
 Powerful EDID and HDCP management
 HDBaseT Lite outputs, to transmit HDMI, IR & RS-232 up to 200 feet over a single Cat 5e/Cat 6

cable

 Output PoE provides power for all the receivers connected to the HDBaseT outputs
 Front panel Menu operation for configuration, control and status
 RS-232 control with simple ASCII commands
 IR control
 TCP/IP control (Optional)
 IR OUT signal switching follows with video signal, or can break away from video switching
 Supports remote control from receiver by IR & RS-232
 Supports centralized IR control to control all the remote display devices
 Supports PCM, Dolby, and DTS 5.1 surround
 Source detection to provide power control for DVDs and Blur-rays.
 Standby mode operation to reduce energy and extend life.

3. Package Contents

 1 MHD44TP
 2 Mounting ears
 1 Power adapter (DC48V)
 1 IR remote
 1 Power cord
 1 RS-232 cable
 1 CAT5e twisted pair
 8 Captive screw connectors
 4 table mount cushions

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No.

Name

Description

①

Firmware

Micro USB port for update firmware.

②

Power
Indicator

Keep light when power on.

③

IR Receiver

Receive control signal from IR remote.

④

LCD
Indicator

Real-time shows system status.

⑤

INPUTS/
Menu
buttons

Normal mode: Input buttons, ranging from "1" to "4".
Inquire mode: Press “AV” more than 3 seconds to enter this mode.

to change different menus, to change different channels.

⑥

Function
buttons

 AV button: To transfer AV and IR signal synchronously by the switcher.

Example: To transfer both AV and IR signals from input channel No.1 to

output channel No.3.
Operation: Press buttons in this order “1”, “AV”, “3”.

 ALL outputs button: To transfer one input to all outputs.

Example: To transfer both AV and IR signals from input channel No.1 to

all output channels.
Operation: Press buttons in this order “1”, “ALL”

 EDID management button: manually capture and copy the EDID data from

an HDBaseT output device to input port. Do not use the Local HDMI
outputs.

Example: To capture and copy the EDID data from output channel No.4
to input channel No.2.
Operation: Press buttons in this order “EDID”, “2”, “4”

⑦

OUTPUTS

Output buttons, ranging from "1" to "4".

4. Front and Rear Panel Description

4.1 Front Panel Operation

To control the matrix from the front panel controls do the following:

 “Input Channel” + “AV” + “Output Channel”
 “Input Channel”: Fill with the number of input channel to be controlled.
 “Output Channel”: Fill with the number of output channels to be controlled.

TEK-MHD44TP 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix

No.

Name

Description

①

IR ALL IN

IR control signal input port, connect with IR receiver, pass through to all
the HDBaseT ports to control the remote devices.

②

HDMI
INPUTS

Type A female HDMI connectors.

③

IR OUT

Connect with IR transmitter, to send out the IR signal from the HDBaseT
port. These IR OUTs make up a IR matrix with the IR INs on the
HDBaseT receivers, and all can be switched synchronously with the AV
signal or separately switching.

④

OUTPUTS

IR IN: Connect with IR receiver, fixed IR input for the output, cannot be
switched. It makes up an IR transmission with the IR OUT on the
corresponding HDBaseT receiver.

HDMI: Split HDMI output for local monitoring.
COAX: HDMI de-embedded digital audio output.
HDBaseT: Works with receivers using HDBaseT technology, such as

TPHD402R, TPHD402PR. It can pass through AV, IR and RS-232 signal
to 200 feet distance. PoE power is provided to operate the TPHD402PR.
RS-232: RS-232 port to communicate with the RS-232 port on
corresponding HDBaseT receiver.
AUDIO: HDMI de-embedded stereo audio output

⑤

RS-232

The serial port for unit control, 9-pin female connector.

⑥

Power
Indicator

Lights when Power is supplied to the unit.

⑦

48V DC

Connect with 48V DV power adaptor.

⑧

GROUND

Connect to grounding, make the unit ground well.

⑨

TCP/IP

TCP/IP port for unit control, optional function.

⑩

IR EYE

Connect with extended IR receiver, use the IR remote to control
MHD44TP.

4.2 Rear Panel Operation

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