Milestone MP-HD-44A-N User Manual

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MP-HD-44A-N
4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher
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Version: MP-HD-44A-N_2016V1.0

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  • Page 1 User Manual MP-HD-44A-N 4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher All Rights Reserved Version: MP-HD-44A-N_2016V1.0...
  • 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 MP-HD-44A-N & MP-HD-44A (without TCP/IP port). Pay attention to the different details when reading this manual.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To insure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference.  Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment ...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4.2.4.2 Via 4-pin EDID DIP switcher ............12 4.3 TCP/IP Control....................13 4.3.1 Control Modes ..................13 4.3.2 Control MP-HD-44A-N via TCP/IP communication software ....15 4.3.3 Control MP-HD-44A-N via web-based GUI ........... 16 4.3.3.1 Scene Menu ................17 4.3.3.2 Control Menu ................17 4.3.3.3 Configuration Properties ..............
  • Page 5 4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 5. Specification ......................25 5.1 Supported Resolution ..................25 6. Panel Drawing ......................26 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ................26 8. After-sales Service ....................28...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the MP-HD-44A-N MP-HD-44A-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-embedded HDMI audio output. It also boasts powerful EDID management to ensure reliable AV distribution and routing.
  • Page 7: Product Appearance Of Mp-Hd-44A-N

    4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 2. Product Appearance of MP-HD-44A-N 2.1 Front Panel MP-HD-44A-N SYSTEM MONITOR POWER OUTPUTS ① ② ③ ④ Figure 2- 1 Front Panel Name Description Illuminate red when power on; Power ① Turn green in standby mode;...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 2.2 Rear Panel ③ ④⑤ INPUTS OUTPUTS CONTROL SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF 1 2 3 4 ON DIP 1 2 3 4 FIRMWARE EDID R S232 IR IN TCP/IP DC 12V CONTROL ① ② 1 2 3 4 ON DIP 1 2 3 4 FIRMWARE...
  • Page 9: 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 MP-HD-44A-N to enable serial control.
  • Page 10: System Applications

    4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Step7. Plug a DC 12V power adapter to the power port of MP-HD-44A-N.  1) When connecting to HDMI2.0 sources, make sure the HDMI cable is compliant with HDMI2.0 to ensure reliable transmission; 2) Connect amplifiers that are capable to decode HDMI audio to the SPDIF ports, or there will be no output on the amplifiers.
  • Page 11: Rs232 Control

     Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 4.2.2 Basic Settings Firstly, connect MP-HD-44A-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 12: Rs232 Communication Commands

    4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 4.2.3 RS232 Communication Commands  1) Case-sensitive. 2) “[“, “]” in the commands are for easy recognition only and not necessary in real operations. Other symbols including “.”, “,”, “/”, “%”, “;”, “^”. are parts of the commands.
  • Page 13 4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Transfer signal from input x to all [x]All. 1 To All. outputs Transfer all inputs to corresponding All#. All Through. outputs, like 1->1, 2->2… [x]#. Transfer signal from input x to output x. 1 Through.
  • Page 14 4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Used for programing customized EDID UpgradeIntEDI Please send data x=12~14, please refer to 4.2.4 D[x]. EDID file EDID Management for more details. Invoke embeded EDID data No.y to input x, y=1~10 y=1~10 EDID information 720P 2D 5.1CH...
  • Page 15 4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Reset to factory default. Switch mode: all through; scene/ HDCP %0911. status remains the same. Factory Default The customized EDID data will be deleted automatically. Enable the SPDIF audio output of output x.
  • Page 16 4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Check the inputs HDCP status, N 1 2 3 4 %9973. means it’s not with HDCP, Y means it’s HDCP N Y Y N with HDCP. Check the outputs HDCP status, N Out 1 2 3 4 %9974.
  • Page 17: Edid Management

     Invoking embedded EDID data: Send command “EDID[X]B[y].” to enable input to invoke embedded EDID data of MP-HD-44A-N . For example, send “EDID[4]B[3]” , the INPUT device (4) will gain embedded EDID data is that 720P 2D 2CH.  EDID Copy: Send command “EDIDM[X]B[y].”...
  • Page 18: Tcp/Ip Control

    8080. IP can be changed as you need, Serial Port cannot be changed.  Controlled by single PC Connect a computer to the TCP/IP port of the MP-HD-44A-N, and set its network segment to the same as the default IP of the MP-HD-44A-N (192.168.0.178).
  • Page 19 Figure 4- 3 Modify the IP of PC  Controlled by PC(s) in LAN The MP-HD-44A-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 MP-HD-44A-N’s network segment is the same with the router.
  • Page 20: Control Mp-Hd-44A-N Via Tcp/Ip Communication Software

    Step3. Set the MP-HD-44A-N’s network segment to the same as the router. Step4. Set the PC’s network segment to the original one. Step5. Connect the MP-HD-44A-N and PC(s) to the router. In the same LAN, each PC is able to control the MP-HD-44A-N asynchronously.
  • Page 21: Control Mp-Hd-44A-N Via Web-Based Gui

    4.3.3 Control MP-HD-44A-N via web-based GUI In addition to control MP-HD-44A-N via communication software MP-HD-44A-N can be controlled via web-based GUI It allows users to interact with MP-HD-44A-N through graphical icons and visual indicators. Type 192.168.0.178 in your browser, it will enter the log-in interface shown as below:...
  • Page 22: Scene Menu

    4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Figure 4- 7 Login GUI This system divides into administrator and user mode. Administrator mode: User name: admin; Password: admin (default setting) User mode: User name: user; Password: user (default setting). Note: Log in as admin can access more configuration interfaces than user. Here is a brief introduction to the interfaces.
  • Page 23: Configuration Properties

    4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Setting Button Figure 4- 9 Control Menu The button matrix displays every possible connection between every input and output; users can carry on the connections by clicking corresponding button. Buttons 1~4 at the right-bottom corner provides quick saving and recall for overall connection status.
  • Page 24 4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Return Button Figure 4- 10 Embedded EDID All embedded EDID of MP-HD-44A-N are shown in the above interface. User can select EDID in accordance with actual needs. 2) Select “EDID Copy” to enter the following interface:...
  • Page 25 4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 3) Select “Audio Out” to enter the following interface to turn on/off the Audio Output passage. Return Button Figure 4- 12 Audio EDID 2. Status: 1) At the top of the interface, click “Status” to enter the following interface to modify the name and mode of this machine, and then they will be display in LCD screen.
  • Page 26 4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Return Button Figure 4- 14 Status- Button 3) Select “Scene” to enter the following interface to modify the name of scenes. Return Button Figure 4- 15 Status-Scene 3. Network: At the top of the interface, click “Network” to enter the following interface to inquire and configure network settings including MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway.
  • Page 27: Tcp/Ip Configuration

    4.3.4 TCP/IP Configuration IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway of MP-HD-44A-N can be modified via GUI from the above description, but beyond that users can configure the IP port, including IP reset, password reset, and IP module firmware update on the WebServer.
  • Page 28: Gui Update

    Figure 4- 18 TCP/IP Configuration 4.3.5 GUI Update GUI for MP-HD-44A-N supports online update in http://192.168.0.178:100. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in settings, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to log in the configuration interface. After that, click...
  • Page 29: Firmware Upgrade Through Usb Port

    Steps to upgrade the device: Step1. Connect the control PC to the USB port of MP-HD-44A-N. Step2. Reboot MP-HD-44A-N to enter upgrade mode. Press and hold button 2& 3 when rebooting. The power indicator will keep blinking in upgrade mode.
  • Page 30: Specification

    4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 5. Specification Input Output Input 4 HDMI Output 4 HDMI, 4 SPDIF audio Input Output Female Type-A HDMI Female Type-A HDMI Connector Connector 3.5mm RCA connector Standards HDMI2.0& HDCP2.2 Standards HDMI1.4& HDCP1.4 Control Ports 1 IR IN (3.5mm jack) Control Ports 1 TCP/IP (female RJ45) 1 RS232 (3-pin pluggable terminal block)
  • Page 31: Panel Drawing

    4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 6. Panel Drawing 436 mm MP-HD-44A-N SYSTEM MONITOR POWER OUTPUTS INPUTS OUTPUTS CONTROL SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF 1 2 3 4 ON DIP 1 2 3 4 FIRMWARE EDID R S232 IR IN TCP/IP DC 12V 7.
  • Page 32 4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher via IR remote Send authorized The IR remote is broken. dealer for repairing. Beyond the effective range Adjust the distance and of the IR signal or not angle and point right at the pointing at the IR receiver IR receiver.
  • Page 33: After-Sales Service

    4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 8. 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: We warrants that our 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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