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MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub 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 ...
1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the MUH44E KIT MUH44E KIT is a professional 4K HDBaseT Home Distribution Hub Kit, which consists of a 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher, 3 HDBaseT Receivers and accessories. The 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher is a professional 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that consist of the following inputs and outputs, 4 HDMI IN (4kx2K@60Hz signal at max), 3 IR IN, 1 IR EYE, 4 IR OUT, 3 HDBaseT OUT, 1 HDMI OUT, 1 SPDIF OUT, 1 L&R RCA...
Support firmware upgrade through Micro USB port. Easy installation with rack-mounting design. 1.3 Package List 1 x MUH44E KIT 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 2 x Matrix Switcher Mounting Ears with 6 Screws 4 x Matrix Switcher Trapezoidal Plastic Pads ...
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub 2. Product Appearance 2.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Front Panel FIRMWARE INPUT TO INPUT TO INPUT TO INPUT TO OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 Name Description ① FIRMWARE Micro USB port for updating firmware ...
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub This then emits the IR signal received from the HDBaseT Receiver. There are 4 IR OUTPUT sockets marked on IR matrix. HDBaseT: The HDBT RJ45 outputs deliver HD video, Audio and PoC to the HDBaseT Receiver up to 70m.
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MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub Rear Panel LINK HDCP TP IN Name Description Power OFF: No power; ① Indicator RED: DC power present (PoC). The RJ45 socket has two LED status indicators. Plug in the Pre- installed CAT cable in to the HDBT RJ45 socket.
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub 3. System Connection 3.1 System Applications The new MUH44E 4K Home Distribution Hub Kit is designed for the residential market delivering HD Video, Audio to 4 zones with total control and simplicity. Usage Precautions: The MUH44E 4K Home Distribution kit should be installed in a clean and dust free ...
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub 3.3 Connection Procedure Connect HDMI sources (e.g. DVD) to HDMI input ports of the Matrix Switcher via good quality HDMI cables. Connect the Pre-Installed CAT5e/CAT 6 cable infrastructure to Matrix Switcher and HDBaseT receivers(TPHD-BYE-R)via good quality patch leads.
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub 3.4 Connection with HDBaseT Receiver The Matrix Switcher has 3 HDBaseT outputs which support PoC technology. Plug in the 4 RJ45 patch leads in to the HDBT outputs and connect to the pre-installed infrastructure. Connect the TPHD-BYE-R HDBaseT Receivers to the pre-installed cabling via additional patch leads.
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub 4. System Operations 4.1 IR Control IR Remote Connect an IR receiver to the IR EYE port of the Matrix Switcher, users can control it through the included IR remote. Here is a brief introduction to the IR remote.
To convert an input to all outputs: Example: Input 1 to all Outputs → Press INPUTS 1 + ALL + ENTER By using IR & HDBaseT transmission technology, the MUH44E KIT has some functions as follows: 1) Control far-end output device from local.
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub Control Far-end Device locally Connect an IR receiver with IR carrier to the IR IN port of the Matrix Switcher; users can control far-end output displayer via its IR remote from local. In that case, the IR signal is transferred via twisted pair. Only the corresponding IR OUT port can emit control signals to the remote display.
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MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub INPUTS IR IN OUTPUTS CONTROL POWER IR EYE HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 IR OUT 1-HDBT 2-HDBT 3-HDBT 4-HDMI 4-SPDIF TCP/IP RS232 DC 24V TPHD-BYE-R LINK HDCP HDMI OUT IR IN...
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub Switching Operation: Sending command (reference to 4.2 RS232 Control): [x1]R[x2]. x1: Corresponding to the 4 IR OUT ports of the Matrix Switcher, the IR transmitter connected to this port can be placed at IR receiving area of output device or the Matrix Switcher itself.
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub The interface of the control software is showed as below: Parameter Configuration area Monitoring area, indicates whether the command sent works. Command Sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, baud rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, only then will you be able to send command in Command Sending Area.
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MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub 4) Type the command carefully, it is case-sensitive. Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none Feedback Command Function Example System Commands /*Type; Inquire the models information. MUH44E KIT Lock the front panel buttons on the /%Lock;...
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MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub Feedback Command Function Example channels with comma). Transfer the AV and IR signal from input channel [x1] to one or several output AV: X1-> X2 [x1]B[x2]. channels ([x2], separate output (X1/X2=01~04) channels with comma).
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MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub Feedback Command Function Example X=5, enable all the 4 ports. Disable HDMI audio output of port x. DigitAudio OFF X=1, 2, 3, 4, disable this port. DigitAudioOFF[x]. with [x] X=5, disable all the 4 ports.
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MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub Feedback Command Function Example Input port [y] learns the EDID from output port [x]. If the EDID data is available and the EDIDH[x]B[y]. audio part supports not only PCM mode, EDIDH[x]B[y] then force-set it to support PCM mode only.
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MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub Feedback Command Function Example 4. 1080P 3D Multichannel 5. 3840x2160 2D (30Hz) When the switcher gets the command, it will show a message to send EDID file (.bin file). Operations will be invalid after 10 seconds.
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MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub Feedback Command Function Example IP:192.168.0.178 %9964. Check the IP address. (default) 01 02 03 04 Check the connection status of the %9971. Connect Y Y Y Y inputs. Out 01 02 03 04 Check the connection status of the %9972.
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub 4.3 TCP/IP Control Besides IR control, RS232 control, the Matrix Switcher boasts option TCP/IP port for IP control. Default settings: IP: 192.168.0.178; Subnet Mast: 255.255.255.0; Gateway: 192.168.0.1; Serial Port: 4001. IP& gateway can be changed as you need, Serial Port cannot be changed.
Then it’s able to control the device via GUI. GUI for TCP/IP control MUH44E KIT provides with built-in GUI for convenient TCP/IP control. GUI allows users to interact with MUH44E KIT through graphical icons and visual indicators. Type 192.168.0.178 in your browser, it will enter the log-in interface shown as below: PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
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MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub There are 2 selectable usernames – admin (default password: admin) and user (default password: user). Log in as admin can access more configuration interfaces than user. Enter username and the right password. Here is a brief introduction to the interfaces.
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MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub Users: Display or modify credential settings, front panel lock, and GUI version. If there is any modification, press Save to restore the settings, or press Cancel to withdraw. Interface: Set title bar label and button labels, press Save to save the settings PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
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MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub Configuration: Set HDCP Compliance status for every input, and manage EDID. See the screenshot below: Network: Inquire and configure network settings including MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway Note: Log in as user access main interface only.
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub GUI Update GUI for MUH44E KIT 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 Administration at the source menu to get to Upload Program as shown below: Select the desired update file and press Apply, it will start upgrading then.
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub 1080P 3D Multichannel 3840x2160 2D(30Hz) Sending the command “UpgradeIntEDID[x].” via RS232 Control Software to upgrade the embedded EDID data, x=1~5. 4.5 Firmware Update via USB The Matrix Switcher boasts a USB port for online firmware upgrade on the front panel.
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub 5. Specification 5.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Video Input Input 4 HDMI Input Connector Female HDMI Input Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V Differential) Input Impedance 100Ω ( Support HDMI1.4 & HDCP2.2 and is backward HDMI Standard compatible with all previous standards.
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub 1 TCP/IP (female RJ45) 1 RS232 (3-pin pluggable terminal block) Panel Control Front panel buttons RS232 Control 3-pin pluggable terminal block Extended IR receiver TCP/IP Control Web-based GUI General Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz Power Supply Output: DC 24V 2.71A...
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub 6. Panel Drawing 6.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher INPUTS IR IN OUTPUTS CONTROL POWER IR EYE HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 IR OUT 1-HDBT 2-HDBT 3-HDBT 4-HDMI 4-SPDIF TCP/IP RS232 DC 24V...
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions The connecting cables Check whether the cables may not be connected are connected correctly Color losing or no video correctly or it may be and in working condition.
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MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub Power Indicator remains Fail or loose power Check whether the cables off when powered on connection are connected correctly Change for another HDMI EDID management does The HDMI cable is broken cable which is in good not work normally at the output end.
MUH44E Kit 4K Home Distribution Hub 8. Customer Service The return of a product to our Customer Service implies the full agreement of the terms and conditions hereinafter. There terms and conditions may be changed without prior notice. 1) Warranty The limited warranty period of the product is fixed 3 (three) years.
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