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