Wyrestorm MX-0404-PP Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

WyreStorm Pro Plus
HDBaseT Matrix Solutions

Part Number MX-0404-PP

4 Input 4 Output Single Cable HD Matrix

with 2-way IR Control & RS232

WyreStorm HDBaseT 4x4 HD Matrix

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Contents 1. Introduction

CONTENTS AND INTRODUCTION

The WyreStorm Pro-Plus range builds upon the popularity
of our Pro range of dual Cat5e HD Matrix Products and

our full HDBaseT™ matrix range to oer the very best in
aordable single cable AV distribution and control.

Using the latest Class B HDBaseT platform for signal stability and
resistance to interference, products in the Pro Plus range provide
single cable transmission of full 1080p HD Video, HD Audio and
bidirectional control via discrete IR from a centralised AV location
to displays located up to 70m/230ft away using unshielded or
shielded Cat5e/6 cable*

This MX-0404-PP HDBaseT Matrix allows any connected HDMI
inputs to be distributed independently and simultaneously over
distance to any of the 4 HD output displays connected to the
matrix, regardless of HDCP encryption.

Further control is achievable via RS232 including full compatibility
and integration with leading control systems.

In addition to HDBaseT outputs, Pro Plus matrices feature
duplicate HDMI outputs, mirrored to the HDBaseT, to allow
simple and hassle-free connection of local devices such as
AV receivers. Duplicate HDMI outputs also enable connection
of additional displays to essentially double the number of

connectable outputs, as well as oering opportunities to use
dierent cabling alternatives such as Fibre, Coax or Class A
HDBaseT and dierent distribution distances by using various

WyreStorm extender products.

Multiple extender sets can also be used to cascade each matrix
output up to 7 times to further lengthen or extend transmission if
required.

The system oers exibility and reliability of signal distribution,

combined with innovative features and an ease of use to deliver
HD audio and video, controlled via IR, RS232 or LAN, all on a
single Cat5e/6 cable that removes the need for additional control
and video cables on installations, whether in a residential or
commercial setting.

* When using shielded cable, please ensure you use
shielded RJ45 connectors and terminate the grounding
wire at both ends of the cable. This is standard practice
when using FTP shielded cable.

For further information on this product and other WyreStorm
ranges, visit our website or download our latest product guide.

www.wyrestorm.com

• Input: 4x HDMI / Output: 4x HDBaseT with integrated
RJ45 connectors for a single Cat5e/6 UTP cable to each
display point for ease of installation*

• Additional Output: Duplicate HDMI to the HDBaseT
Output

• Each HDMI port also supports DVI signals

2. Features

Introduction

Features

Safety Precautions

Package Contents

Panel Display:

i. Front Panel Description

ii. Rear Panel Description

Typical Application

Connection

Basic Operation

i. Front Panel Control

ii. Remote Control Operation and Battery Replacement

iii. IR Extender Control

iv. IR call-back of Matrix and Source Devices

v. Two-way IR call-back between Matrix, Sources and

Displays from multiple locations

Advanced Operation

i. RS232 Control

ii. COM CTL Control

iii. LAN Control

a. NET CTL (Matrix model ver. 1.0 only)

b. WyreStorm SmartSet (matrix model ver. 2.0,

3.0, 3.0L)

iv. EDID DIP Switch settings

Specications

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Troubleshooting

FAQ

Maintenance

Provided Service

Mail In Service

Installation Notes

Warranty
Warranty Limits and Exclusions

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FEATURES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

3. Safety Precautions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of re, electric shock

or product damage:

FEATURES AND SAFETY PR ECAUTIONS

3. Safety Precautions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
or product damage:

• Protection against ESD (electrostatic discharge) included within

the unit to further stabilise transmission.

• LED indications for clear power and video signal selection.

• 5v mains supply included but receivers may be powered through the

USB port of the display using Wyrestorm USB to 5v power adaptor)

• Fully cascadable to further lengthen transmission.

*NOTE: ideal conditions denote cable run is within
specified distance range of product, no electrical
interference, the use of straight cable runs with no bends
or kinks and no patch panels or wall outlets used. Please
be advised that the presence of any of these factors in
your installation may compromise bandwidth and signal
strength. For longer transmission distances, RS232 control
and Ethernet pass-through, please see our full HDBaseT
or HDBT Lite range of matrices, transmitters, receivers and
extender sets.

USB to 5V Cable

Part Number

CAB-USB-5V

• Enables up to 4 HDMI video/audio devices to be
independently switched through up to 4 HDMI displays or
projectors for uncompressed digital distribution

• Each output able to show any connected source
simultaneously regardless of whether the input carries
HDCP encryption

• HDCP compliant with constant feed to prevent screen
drop-outs

• Capable of 1080p HD video @60Hz and HD
multichannel audio distribution, bidirectional control via
IR and RS232 up to 70m/230ft per output (under perfect
transmission conditions)**

• Conform to IEEE-568B standards

• Suitable for residential or commercial installation

• Reads and copies EDID from connected devices with

additional EDID conguration through customisable DIP

switch settings if necessary

• Class B HDBaseT - same robust HDBaseT
transmission technology far more resistant to electrostatic
interference than conventional UTP distribution

• HDMI v1.4 with full 3D compatibility with frame packing/
sequential (Blu-Ray) and interlaced stereoscopic (satellite/
cable broadcasts)

• Central RS232 control – fully compatible with all market
leading control systems with full integration protocols
available - check website for listing

• LAN control – with Control 4 LAN protocols

• Wide range, bidirectional discrete IR control between
source and display and vice versa (30 KHz to 56 KHz
frequency)

• 36bit Deep Colour supported

• Each output port can be fed/cascaded to multiple
displays (using WyreStorm extender sets or the AMP-

001-010 HDBaseT Digital Amplier as a transmission

device)

• Supports all high denition resolutions up to and

including 1920x1200p and standard video formats

• Choose from 6 Matrix switching methods – infrared
remote control, front panel buttons, local IR, IR call-back,
RS232 and LAN

• Simple switching matrix remote control included, which
can also be learned into a universal remote handset to
allow the control of multiple devices from one handset

• 4 x IR 3.5mm mini-jack ports for each output

• Additional infrared extension port

*While our equipment is tested and graded to Cat5e cable
standard; tests have shown that even better results are
achieved using Cat6 cable, with the lower gauge and
thicker copper cores of Cat6 ensuring a better signal
transfer. Newly installed cabling should always conform
to Part P Regulation and BS 7671 (17th Edition), and
should be terminated to 568B standard.
**Perfect transmission conditions denote cable run is

within specied distance range of product, no electrical

interference, the use of straight cable runs with no bends

or kinks and no patch panels or wall outlets used. Please
be advised that the presence of any of these factors in
your installation may compromise bandwidth and signal
strength.

NOTE WyreStorm reserves the right to make changes

to hardware, packaging and any accompanying
documentation without prior written notice.

1. Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture,
sprays, drips or splashes and ensure that no
objects containing liquids are placed on the
apparatus, including cups, glasses and vases.

2. Do not place this unit in a conned space such as

enclosed shelving, cabinets or bookshelves.
Ensure the unit is adequately ventilated.

3. To prevent the risk of electric shock or re hazard

due to overheating, do not cover the unit or
obstruct ventilation openings with material,
newspaper, cardboard or anything that may restrict

airow into the unit.

4. Do not install near external heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, boilers or any device that

produces heat such as ampliers or computers and
do not place near sources of naked ame.

5. Unplug apparatus from power supply during
lightening storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

6. Protect the power cable from being walked on,
pinched or restricted in any way, especially at plug
connections.

7. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the

manufacturer.

8. Units contain non-servicable parts - Refer all

servicing to qualied service personnel.

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• MX-0404-PP main unit

• Printed instruction manual

• Matrix mounting brackets

• 1 x 12VDC power supply

• 1 x IR Extension cable

• 4 x IR emitters

• 4 x IR receivers

• 1 x MX-0404-PP remote control incl. battery

Operating Temperature
Range

-5 to +35°C (-41 to +95°C)

Operating Humidity
Range

5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)

Bandwith capacity/
Signalling Rate

6.75Gb/s

Input Video Signal 0.5-1.0 volts p-p

Input DDC Signal

5 volts p-p (TTL)

Maximum Single
Link Range

1080p 36bit Deep Colour

Transmission
distance

1080p signal up to 70m/230ft (Under
perfect transmission conditions
including straight cable runs with no
electrical interference, bends, kinks,
patch panels or wall outlets.)
Using WyreStorm 70m HDBaseT
receivers behind each display

Video Format
Supported

VESA: 640x480, 800x600,1024x768,
1280x1024,1600x1200, 1920x1200
DTV/HDTV: 480i/576i/480p/576p/
720p/1080i/1080p

Output Video HDMI v1.4 with full 3D compatibility

with frame packing/sequential (Blu-ray)
and interlaced stereoscopic (satellite/
cable broadcasts)

Audio Format
Supported

DTS-HD, Dolby True HD

Max. Transmission
distance over HDMI

15m / 49ft – use an HDMI repeater if a
longer HDMI connection is necessary.

Power Consumption 35 Watts (max.)

BTU Rating (British
Thermal Unit)

119.35

Power Supply 100-240V AC

Dimensions 440mm / 17.3” (W)

42mm / 1.6” (H)
168mm / 6.6” (D)

Weight 2 Kg / 4.4lbs

Rack space required 1U

4. Package Contents

5. Specications

PACKAGE CONTENTS AND SPECIFICATION

Single Cat5e/6 Display
Receiver (70m/230ft)

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6i. Front Panel

6ii. Rear Panel

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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Mounting Brackets

Input select button (click to scroll numerically)

Input selection per output (lit to show input currently selected for output)

IR Sensor

Power Switch

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4

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5

3

RS232 Port

LAN port

EDID DIP Switch (for manual EDID setting)

12V DC power input

IR Extension port (IR EXT)

UTP Output ports 1-4 (RJ45 Cat5e/6/7)

Duplicate HDMI Output ports 1-4 (HDMI)

IR TX Emitter ports (corresponds to inputs)

Input ports (HDMI)

IR RX Receiver ports (corresponds to outputs)

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8. Typical Application

9. Connection

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TPYICAL APPLICATION AND CONNECTION

Cat5e/6 Cable Performance Guide

MX-0404-PP

0ft 328ft32ft 65ft 98ft 131ft 164ft 197ft 230ft 262ft 295ft

0m 100m

10m

20m 30m 40m 50m 60m 70m 80m 90m

Cat5e Wiring Guide

The quality of termination for every RJ45 is essential. Poor terminations

leads to intermittent performance and

longer install times.

Key

cat 5 e/6
70m/230ft

hdmi

rs232

ir tx

ir rx

Key

cat 5 e/6
70m/230ft

hdmi

rs232

ir tx

ir rx

HDMI Source

Cat5e/6 (up to 70m / 230ft)

display 1

Control

System

(additional

control

via

RS232)

IR emitter placed over
or near device infared sensor

IR receiver and IR emitter placed
discretely on the display with a clear line
of sight to the remote handset being used

12v mains

rs232 to

display

(optional)

12v DC
Power

Output

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RX-1utp-ir-70 RX-1utp-ir-70 RX-1utp-ir-70

RX-1utp-ir-70

Mirror

of 01

Mirror

of 02

Mirror

of 03

Mirror

of 04

Output

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Output

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Output

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POwer

control

system

ir rx

ir link cable

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Control

System

Satellite/CablE APPLE TVBlu-ray/DVD MEDIA SERVER

IR RX LINK Cable
connecting from Control
System to IR RX port of
matrix

Control

System

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Connect your HDMI input sources (such as: HD­DVD, PS3/XBOX360, satellite/cable, Blu-Ray etc.) to
HDMI inputs 1 – 4 of the MATRIX.

Attention Do Not Hotplug! - Please insert and

extract cables carefully with the power SWITCHED
OFF. Connecting and disconnecting while the unit is
powered can result in damage to circuitry.

Attach the IR emitter directly over the infrared
receiving sensor of the input source using the adhesive
backing. You may need to adjust the position of the
emitter after installation to achieve the best results.
Sometimes moving the sensor to different areas of the
source facia can improve IR performance.

Plug the 3.5mm jack of the IR emitter into your
chosen number IR TX port on the rear panel of the
MATRIX.

For two-way IR controlling the display from the matrix
side: connect IR RX cables to the IR RX ports on the
rear panel of the MATRIX, ensuring the receiver is placed
in clear view to receive an IR signal, or use an IR LINK
connected to your control system

NOTE Make sure the IR jacks are in the same number
ports.

HINT Locate the infrared sensor on devices by

shining a flashlight onto the display panel of sources
and look for a small sensor.

Connect a good quality, well terminated Cat5e/6
cable with an RJ45 connector wired to 568B standard at
both ends from the UTP Output port of the MATRIX to the
HDBT In of the display receiver. If cascading an output,
connect the UTP to the HDBT In of the transmission
device.

Ensure both RJ45 connectors are pushed securely into
each port and supported by the connector strain relief
clip to prevent them from becoming loose. The quality
of termination for your RJ45 is essential. Poor quality
terminations lead to intermittent performance and longer
install times.

HINT Although all WyreStorm products are tested

using Cat5e as standard, we suggest using Cat6 as
the preferred cable due to its improved distribution
capabilities.

Attention We strongly recommend using the

supplied mounting brackets to secure the MATRIX

and the accompanying DISPLAY RECEIVER. Any

sudden movement of these devices could lead to

loss of picture and sound if connections become
loose or strained, resulting in unnecessary service
call backs.

Connect the HDMI OUT of the DISPLAY RECEIVER
to the HDMI IN of the display.

Plug the 3.5mm jack of the IR receiver into the IR
RX port of the display receiver. Place the IR RX receiver
sensor discretely on the front of the display with care
taken to achieve a clear line of sight with the remote
control to be used.

For two-way IR controlling the display from the matrix
end: Plug the 3.5mm jack of the IR emitter into the
corresponding IR TX port on the display receiver, ensuring
the emitter is placed directly over the infrared receiving
sensor of the display using the adhesive backing.

Again, you may need to adjust the position of both
receiver and emitter to achieve the best IR signal
distribution.

After ensuring the display receiver balun is fixed
firmly in place behind the display, insert the 12v mains
power adaptor (included).

Switch on the power to your input sources, displays,
and any display receivers connected. Finally, power
up the MATRIX. Your MX-0404-PP should now be fully
connected and ready for use.

Attention Remember, always switch off the matrix

before unplugging any inputs or outputs – follow last
on, first off protocol.

If your IR emitters and receivers are correctly placed you
should now be able control both sources and displays
discretely from either location.

If you do not have IR control:

• Check your cables are straight with jacks firmly
connected to ports.

• Check your IR sensors are unobstructed and able to
receive infrared signals.

• Check direct sunlight on the emitters/receivers is not
affecting the infrared signal.

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Front Panel Control

IR Extender Control

Front Rear

Remote Control (Local IR)

Select specific

source numbered
1-4

Toggle numerically

forwards/backwards
through connected
source devices

Install battery ‘+’ side up
and only use CR 2025 3V
batteries. Slide
compartment back into
the handset.

Output port number

To change handset
battery

1 2 3 4

1

1 2 3 4

2

1 2 3 4

3

1 2 3 4

4

Pinch here and pull out

10. Basic Operation

BASIC OPERATION

Basic switching of various source inputs to output
displays can be achieved via the front panel control of the
MX-0404-PP.

Outputs are numbered 1 – 4 with an input select button
to the left. Repeated pressing of the select button of a
specific output scrolls numerically through the HDMI input
devices connected to the matrix, with the corresponding
LEDs illustrating when a device has been selected for that
particular output. The chosen input will automatically store
for the output so, even when the matrix is powered off
and on, on resumption the last selected input/output
combination will remain.

The same basic switching functions can also be accessed
via the remote control.

Operation of the handset is the same regardless of

location – locally (source/IR emitter) or remotely (display/
IR receiver).

Simply toggle through the input sources connected to the
matrix by either pressing the left/right arrow buttons or
buttons numbered 1 – 4 for each output.

Should local control of the Matrix via the front panel
IR sensor be an issue, for example if the sensor is
obstructed or the unit is installed in a closed area out
of infrared line of sight, the IR Receiver included can be
inserted into the IR EXT port at the rear to extend the IR
sensor range and enable local control of the matrix. Make
sure the receiver itself is located with a clear line of
sight to the remote handset controlling it.

IR Call-back of Matrix and Source Devices

The MX-0404-PP is not only a switcher and extender of
multiple HDMI signals to multiple HDMI receivers located
remotely, it also passes IR control signals through the IR
call-back system to the matrix and HDMI sources for full,
independent control of all connected inputs from output
locations.