PTN MUH44A-N User Manual

PTN MUH44A-N User Manual

4k 4x4 hdmi matrix switcher

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MUH44A-N
4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher
All Rights Reserved
Version: MUH44A-N_2015V1.0
www.PTN-electronics.com

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  • Page 1 User Manual MUH44A-N 4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher All Rights Reserved Version: MUH44A-N_2015V1.0 www.PTN-electronics.com...
  • Page 2 Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual is for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is designed for MUH44A-N & MUH44A (without TCP/IP port). Pay attention to the different details when reading this manual.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

     Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.  Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4.2.2 Basic Settings ..................6 4.2.3 RS232 Communication Commands ............7 4.3 TCP/IP Control....................11 4.3.1 Control Modes ..................11 4.3.2 Control MUH44A-N via TCP/IP communication software ...... 12 4.3.3 TCP/IP Configuration ................14 4.4 EDID Management ..................14 4.4.1 Hardware EDID management..............14 4.4.2 Software EDID management ..............
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the MUH44A-N MUH44A-N is a professional 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher that features receiving up to 4 HDMI2.0& HDCP2.2 compliant signal and output 4 HDMI1.4& HDCP1.4 compliant signal. It provides 4 auxiliary audio ports for de-embeded HDMI audio output. It also boasts powerful EDID management to ensure reliable AV distribution and routing.
  • Page 6: Product Appearance Of Muh44A-N

    2. Product Appearance of MUH44A-N 2.1 Front Panel SYSTEM MONITOR POWER OUTPUTS ① ② ③ ④ Figure 2- 1 Front Panel of MUH44A-N Name Description Illuminate red when power on; Power ① Turn green in standby mode; Indicator Blink red when upgrading.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    1 2 3 4 FIRMWARE EDID R S232 IR IN TCP/IP Figure 2- 2 Rear Panel of MUH44A-N Name Description ① INPUTS HDMI input ports, 4 in total, connect with HDMI sources SPDIF: audio output ports for de-embeded HDMI audio, 4 in total ②...
  • Page 8: System Connection

    Step2. Connect HDMI displays (e.g. HDTV) to HDMI OUTPUTs with HDMI cables; Step3. Connect speakers/ amplifiers to the AUDIO OUTPUTs with audio cables; Step4. Connect the RS232 ports of control device (e.g. a PC) and MUH44A-N to enable serial control.
  • Page 9: System Applications

    3.4 System Applications As its good performance in control and transmission, the MUH44A-N can be widely used in computer realm, monitoring, large screen displaying, conference system, television education and bank securities institutions etc.
  • Page 10: Rs232 Control

     Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 4.2.2 Basic Settings Firstly, connect MUH44A-N with necessary input devices and output devices. Then, connect it with a PC installed RS232 control software. Double-click the software icon to run this software.
  • Page 11: Rs232 Communication Commands

    1B1, 1B2, …4B3, 4B4, 1B1… and so on .The Demo. switching interval is 2 seconds. Demo Mode Switch to normal mode by pressing any front panel button or sending any other command PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
  • Page 12 Upgrade the EDID data of input x (x=1~4: upgrade the EDID of single Please send the EDID EDIDUpgrade[x] input; x=9: upgrade the EDID of all file inputs) Upgrade success Send EDID file (.bin) within 10 seconds. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
  • Page 13 Enable the SPDIF audio output of output x.  x=1~4, enable the SPDIF audio DigitAudioON[x] DigitAudio ON output of single output port. with Output 4  x=9, enable the SPDIF audio output of all output ports. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
  • Page 14 Check the I/O switch status. Out 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Check the status of digital audio of all %9977. outputs, N is for “off”, Y is for “on”. Audio N N Y Y PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
  • Page 15: Tcp/Ip Control

    Figure 4- 3 Modify the IP of PC  Controlled by PC(s) in LAN The MUH44A-N can be connected with a router to make up a LAN with the PC(s), this make it able to be controlled in a LAN. When control, just make sure the MUH44A-N’s network segment is the same with the router.
  • Page 16: Control Muh44A-N Via Tcp/Ip Communication Software

    Step3. Set the MUH44A-N’s network segment to the same as the router. Step4. Set the PC’s network segment to the original one. Step5. Connect the MUH44A-N and PC(s) to the router. In the same LAN, each PC is able to control the MUH44A-N asynchronously.
  • Page 17 4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Figure 4- 5 Connect to TCPUDP 2) Enter commands in designed area to control MUH44A-N, see as below: Enter your command here. Commands are the same with RS232 commands listed in 4.2.3 RS232 Communication Commands...
  • Page 18: Tcp/Ip Configuration

    RS232 command (software EDID management). 4.4.1 Hardware EDID management MUH44A-N boasts a 4-pin EDID DIP switcher to offer hardware EDID control. Dial the switchers to invoke demanded EDID data. Here is an introduction to the EDID data to be utilized: ...
  • Page 19: Software Edid Management

    Copy custom EDID data (.bin) to the control device (e.g. a PC) and program the data into the device by sending command EDIDUpgrade[x]. Refer to 4.2.3 RS232 Communication Commands for more EDID management commands (with grey background). PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
  • Page 20: Firmware Upgrade Through Usb Port

    Steps to upgrade the device: Step1. Connect the control PC to the USB port of MUH44A-N. Step2. Reboot MUH44A-N to enter upgrade mode. Press and hold button 2& 3 when rebooting. The power indicator will keep blinking in upgrade mode.
  • Page 21: Specification

    5.1 Supported Resolution Display Ratio Resolutions 4096x2160 (30,50,60 Hz), 3840x2160 (24,25,30 50 60 Hz) 21:9 2560x1080 (60Hz) 1920x1080(1080P 3D), 1600x900, 1366x768, 1280x720, 1024x576 16:9 (60Hz) 16:10 1920x1200,1680x1050, 1440x900, 1360x768,1280x800 (60Hz) 1600x1200,1400x1050, 1280x1204,1024x768, 800x600,640x480 (60Hz) PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
  • Page 22: Panel Drawing

    HDMI audio ports HDMI audio. Cannot control the device Front panel buttons are Send command /%Unlock; via front panel buttons locked. to unlock The battery has run off. Change for new battery. Cannot control the device PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
  • Page 23 Send it to authorized by RS232 / IR remote / been broken. dealer for repairing. front panel buttons If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek further help from authorized dealer or our technical support. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
  • Page 24: After-Sales Service

    If there appear some problems when running the device, please check and deal with the problems reference to this user manual. 1) Product Limited Warranty: PTN warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years, which starts from the first day the product leaves warehouse (check the SN mark on the product).

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