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User Manual MAT.HDMI44-4K 4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher All Rights Reserved Version: MAT.HDMI44-4K_2016V1.0...
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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Altimium www.altimium.com...
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. Altimium www.altimium.com...
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 MAT.HDMI44-4K via TCP/IP communication software ....15 4.3.3 Control MAT.HDMI44-4K via web-based GUI ........17 4.3.3.1 Scene Menu ................17 4.3.3.2 Control Menu ................18 4.3.3.3 Configuration Properties ..............
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4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 4.4 Firmware Upgrade through USB port .............. 24 5. Specification ......................26 5.1 Supported Resolution ..................26 6. Panel Drawing ......................27 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ................28 8. After-sales Service ....................30 Altimium www.altimium.com...
1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the MAT.HDMI44-4K MAT.HDMI44-4K is a professional 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher that features receiving up to 4 HDMI2.0& HDCP2.2 compliant signal and 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.
4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 2. Product Appearance of MAT.HDMI44-4K 2.1 Front Panel SYSTEM MONITOR POWER OUTPUTS MAT.HDMI44-4K ① ② ③ ④ Figure 2- 1 Front Panel Name Description Illuminate red when power on; Power ① Turn green in standby mode;...
IR IN: input port for IR control signal, connect with IR receiver e) TCP/IP: (optional) TCP/IP port for unit control ④ DC 12V Connect with DC 12V 2A power adaptor ⑤ Ground Connect to ground Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only. Altimium www.altimium.com...
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 MAT.HDMI44-4K to enable serial control.
3.4 System Applications As its good performance in control and transmission, the MAT.HDMI44-4K 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 MAT.HDMI44-4K 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.
/:MessageOn; com port. Enable command feedback on LCD /:FeedbackON; /:FeedbackON; monitor on the front panel (default). Disable command feedback on LCD /:FeedbackOFF; /:FeedbackOFF; monitor on the front panel (default). Operation Commands Undo. Cancel the previous operation. Undo Ok! Altimium www.altimium.com...
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EDID data. Capture the EDID data of output x and EDIDC[x]B[y]. EDIDC3B1 save it as No.y EDID, y=1~10,12~14 Invoke No.y EDID data saved through EDIDExtract[x][y]. Pick up success COM port to input x, y=1~10,12~14 Altimium www.altimium.com...
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PCM. If the EDID data is not available, it will set to initial EDID. PWON. Work normally. PWON Enter standby mode. (Return to normal mode via front panel STANDBY. STANDBY buttons/ other command/ remote) Altimium www.altimium.com...
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Check the input channel for all outputs AV: 4-> 4 System %9961. Return the keylock status. Unlock!/System Locked! %9962. Check the power status PWON IN1: PCM Check the audio format of EDID … %9963. database for input x IN4: PCM Altimium www.altimium.com...
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%9975. 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 Altimium www.altimium.com...
Invoking embedded EDID data: Send command “EDID[X]B[y].” to enable input to invoke embedded EDID data of MAT.HDMI44-4K . 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].”...
4001. 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 MAT.HDMI44-4K, and set its network segment to the same as the default IP of the MAT.HDMI44-4K (192.168.0.178).
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Figure 4- 3 Modify the IP of PC Controlled by PC(s) in LAN The MAT.HDMI44-4K 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 MAT.HDMI44-4K’s network segment is the same with the router.
Step3. Set the MAT.HDMI44-4K’s network segment to the same as the router. Step4. Set the PC’s network segment to the original one. Step5. Connect the MAT.HDMI44-4K and PC(s) to the router. In the same LAN, each PC is able to control the MAT.HDMI44-4K asynchronously.
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4K 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Enter your command here. Commands are the same with RS232 commands listed in 4.2.3 RS232 Communication Commands Here you will receive the feedback after a command is sent. Figure 4- 6 Control interface of TCPUDP Altimium www.altimium.com...
4.3.3 Control MAT.HDMI44-4K via web-based GUI In addition to control MAT.HDMI44-4K via communication software MAT.HDMI44-4K can be controlled via web-based GUI It allows users to interact with MAT.HDMI44-4K through graphical icons and visual indicators. Type 192.168.0.178 in your browser, it will enter the log-in interface shown as below: Figure 4- 7 Login GUI This system divides into administrator and user mode.
Click “cancel” to cancel the current operation. 4.3.3.2 Control Menu Click “Control” to enter the following interface, it provide intuitive I/O connection switching. Setting Button Figure 4- 9 Control Menu The button matrix displays every possible connection between every input and output; Altimium www.altimium.com...
Return Button Figure 4- 10 Embedded EDID All embedded EDID of MAT.HDMI44-4K are shown in the above interface. User can select EDID in accordance with actual needs. 2) Select “EDID Copy” to enter the following interface: Altimium www.altimium.com...
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EDID from output device. Step3: Click “Confirm” to save the setting or click “Cancel” to cancel operation. 3) Select “Audio Out” to enter the following interface to turn on/off the Audio Output passage. Return Button Figure 4- 12 Audio EDID Altimium www.altimium.com...
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Figure 4- 13 Status- LCD 2) Select “Button” to enter the following interface to modify the name of buttons. Return Button Figure 4- 14 Status- Button 3) Select “Scene” to enter the following interface to modify the name of scenes. Altimium www.altimium.com...
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MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway. Return Button Figure 4- 16 Network 5. Password At the top of the interface, click “Password” to enter the following interface to inquire and modify the admin or user password. Altimium www.altimium.com...
4.3.4 TCP/IP Configuration IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway of MAT.HDMI44-4K 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.
Steps to upgrade the device: Step1. Connect the control PC to the USB port of MAT.HDMI44-4K. Step2. Reboot MAT.HDMI44-4K to enter upgrade mode. Press and hold button 2& 3 when rebooting. The power indicator will keep blinking in upgrade mode.
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Figure 4- 21 Upgrade firmware via DfuSe Demonstration Step4. Click Choose… to load desired upgrade file (.dfu). Step5. Click Upgrade to start. Make sure the button Leave DFU mode is available to ensure control PC and MAT.HDMI44-4K are connected successfully. Altimium www.altimium.com...
Adjust the distance and of the IR signal or not angle and point right at the pointing at the IR receiver IR receiver. Power Indicator remains off Fail loose power Check whether the cables when powered on connection are connected correctly Altimium www.altimium.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. Altimium www.altimium.com...
Product version and name. Detailed failure situations. The formation of the cases. Remarks: For any questions or problems, please try to get help from your local distributor. Altimium www.altimium.com...
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