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PhD Solutions MXC-U-P442-A-HDTL Operation Manual

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MXC-U-P442-A-HDTL
CPLUS-442CVAL
4×6 HDMI and HDBaseT Matrix
Operation Manual
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  • Page 1 MXC-U-P442-A-HDTL CPLUS-442CVAL 4×6 HDMI and HDBaseT Matrix Operation Manual Operation Manual...
  • Page 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment: • Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fi re, electrical shock and injury to persons.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Introduction ............1 2. Applications .............1 3. Package Contents ..........1 4. System Requirements ........2 5. Features ............2 6. Operation Controls and Functions ....3 6.1 Front Panel ..........3 6.2 Rear Panel ..........4 6.3 Side Panel ..........6 6.4 Remote Control ......... 7 6.5 OLED Menu ..........
  • Page 5 8.2.2 Maximum HDMI Cable Length ..34 8.3 Supported Audio Formats ...... 35 8.3.1 Linear PCM Audio ......35 8.3.2 Compressed Audio ......35 8.4 Category Cable Specifi cations ..... 36 8.5 HDBaseT Features ........36 9. Acronyms ............37...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION This 4×6 HDMI/HDBaseT Matrix supports routing and transmission of video (resolutions up to 4K@60Hz w/ HDMI 2.0 & HDCP 2.2) and audio (multi-channel digital/stereo analog) while providing fl exible control via IR, RS-232, Telnet or WebGUI. As many as four HD sources may be routed to any of six destinations via a single Cat.5e/6/7 cable (up to 60m at 1080p or up to 40m at 4K@30Hz).

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    • 1× Rack Ear Set • 1× Operation Manual 4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • HDMI or DVI source equipment such as media players, video game consoles, set-top boxes, PCs or laptops. DVI equipped source devices must be connected via DVI to HDMI cables/adapters •...

  • Page 8: Operation Controls And Functions

    • Bi-directional IR support over HDBaseT • Control via front panel controls, Ethernet (Telnet & WebGUI), RS-232, & IR remote • 1U rack mounted design 6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6.1 Front Panel MENU LOCK /CANCEL ENTER PRESET iso lated POWER: Press this button to power the unit on or place it into stand- by mode.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    OLED menu, or to back out from menu items. For a description of the menu tree, please refer to section 6.6. ENTER: Press this button to confi rm selections. +/IN: Within the menu, this button moves you up within the menu tree.
  • Page 10 high bandwidth (6G) outputs, or they can be confi gured to mirror two of the HDBaseT outputs for local monitoring or recording purposes. Note: 4K signals with HDR (High Dynamic Range) or Deep Color are supported by the 2 HDMI output ports, however they are not supported by the HDBaseT outputs due to bandwidth limitations.

  • Page 11: Side Panel

    CONTROL: Connect directly, or through a network switch, to your PC/laptop to control the unit via Telnet/WebGUI. SERVICE: Used for fi rmware service updates in the fi eld via USB thumb drive. After connecting a USB thumb drive containing appropriate fi rmware, please select navigate via the front panel menu to 5-Firmware →...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    6.4 Remote Control MUTE LOCK POWER POWER: Press to power the unit on or place it into stand-by mode. LOCK: Press to lock/unlock the front panel of the matrix unit. MUTE: No function. 10/J PATTERN MENU/ CANCEL +/IN PRESET IN 1~4 & OUT A~F: /VOL- ENTER /VOL+...

  • Page 13: Oled Menu

    6.5 OLED Menu 1ST LEVEL 2ND LEVEL 3RD LEVEL EDID EDID Mode Independent EDID Select 1~6 (Default EDID settings) 7~12 (Sink's EDID settings) 13~16 (User's EDID settings) Network Link Status (Idle) IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address MAC Address Network DHCP mode (Cont.) HDMI Mirroring...

  • Page 14: Ir Cable Pin Assignment

    6.6 IR Cable Pin Assignment IR Blaster Power IR Signal IR Extender IR Signal Power Ground 6.7 RS-232 Protocol MATRIX REMOTE CONTROLLER Assignment Assignment ► ◄ Baud Rate: 115200bps Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Flow Control: None Stop Bits: 1...

  • Page 15: Rs-232 And Telnet Commands

    6.8 RS-232 and Telnet Commands 6.8.1 Command Syntax The RS-232/Telnet command structure for this unit is both fl exible and powerful, and allows for a parameter to be set across multiple ports simultaneously within a single command transmission. This section will detail the command syntax used to send both simple (single port) commands as well as the more complex commands.

  • Page 16: Full Command List

    <Command> {Port1}+{Port2}+{Etc.} {Parameter [= Value]} Examples: HDMI_Out E+F VideoSrc=1 HDBT_Out A+B+C VideoSrc=3 • Multi-Slot Command Format (ZoneAvPair) The ZoneAvPair command allows for multiple slots on a single HDBaseT or HDMI output to be assigned the same value simultaneously. Use the following syntax to accomplish this. Note that each additional slot uses the “+”...
  • Page 17 COMMAND DESCRIPTION HDMI_Out M Status Display the status & properties of an HDMI output including audio/video matrix. M = E~F HDMI_Out M Name={NameString} Set the verbose name of an HDMI output. Maximum 32 characters. M = E~F Note: Can only rename one port at a time.
  • Page 18 COMMAND DESCRIPTION HDBT_Out M Name={NameString} Set the verbose name of an HDBaseT output. Maximum 32 characters. M = A~D Note: Can only rename one port at a time. Multi-port is not supported. HDMI_In M Status Display the status of an HDMI input.
  • Page 19 COMMAND DESCRIPTION Enter deep stand-by mode. (Only RS-232 functionality is still active.) Report the current power status. PRESET Save M Save the current A/V routing as a preset. M = 1~8 PRESET Load M Load and activate a saved A/V preset. M = 1~8 PRESET Show [M] List the contents of a stored...
  • Page 20 COMMAND DESCRIPTION EDID HDMI_In M=XXX Set the EDID source for a single HDMI port. M = 1~4 Available XXX values: 1~6 [Factory EDIDs] 7~12 [Connected sink EDIDs] 13~16 [User EDIDs] EDID M Name={NameString} Set the verbose name of a user EDID slot. Maximum 16 characters.
  • Page 21 COMMAND DESCRIPTION ZoneAvPair HDBT_Out M Slot N Load Load and activate the contents of a Zone A/V Pair slot on an HDBaseT output. M = A~D N = 1~10 ZoneAvPair HDMI_Out M Slot N Assign a video source to a VideoSrc=XXX Zone A/V Pair slot on an HDMI output.
  • Page 22 COMMAND DESCRIPTION IR_Route HDBT_Out M0 M1 M2 Select the IR source(s) for an HDBaseT output. M0 is the output port index. M1 is the function to use. M2 is the IR input source. M0 = A~D (supports multiple port selection by using “+”.) Available M1 values: Add [Add M2 source to M0] Del [Remove M2 source from...
  • Page 23 COMMAND DESCRIPTION IR_Route IR_Out M0 M1 M2 Select the IR source(s) for an IR Output jack (next to each HDMI input). M0 is the output port index. M1 is the function to use. M2 is the IR input source. M0 = 1~4 (supports multiple port selection by using “+”.) Available M1 values: Add [Add M2 source to M0]...

  • Page 24: Telnet Control

    6.9 Telnet Control Before attempting to use Telnet control, please ensure that both the unit and the PC/Laptop are connected to the same active networks. To access Telnet in Windows 7, click on the “Start” menu and type “cmd” in the search fi eld, then press “Enter”. Under Windows XP go to the “Start”...
  • Page 25 Once in the CLI (Command Line Interface) type “Telnet” followed by the IP address of the unit and “23”, then hit “Enter”. This will connect us to the unit we wish to control. Type “help” to list the available commands. Note: Commands will not be executed unless followed by a carriage return.

  • Page 26: Webgui Control

    6.10 WebGUI Control • Install the Device Discovery Tool Please obtain the Device Discovery software from your authorized dealer and save it in a directory where you can easily fi nd it. Note: The unit’s default IP address is 192.168.1.50 Connect the unit and your PC/Laptop to the same active network and execute the Device Discovery software.
  • Page 27 • Login to the WebGUI By default, both the Username and Password are “admin” for the WebGUI. The administrator password can be changed within the “User Confi g” tab of the WebGUI if desired. The above function tabs will always display on left side of the WebGUI to aid with navigation.

  • Page 28: Video Switch

    6.10.1 Video Switch This page provides video routing settings, preset saving/loading, and I/O renaming options. • Output and Input Routing To begin assigning a new video route, please click the button of the HDBaseT output you wish to send video to (e.g. “HDBT_Out A”) and then click on the button of the preferred HDMI input port (e.g.
  • Page 29 • Output and Input Naming All inputs and outputs can be renamed as required. To rename the HDBaseT output ports and HDMI input ports please click the “edit” icon ( ). Click the “Save” button to confi rm the change. Note: Blank spaces (“...
  • Page 30 Click the “edit” icon ( ) to toggle the HDMI output mode between “Independent” and “Mirror”. When an HDMI port is in “Mirror” mode you can only select HDBaseT outputs as inputs. • Preset Setting This matrix can store up to eight video and audio routing presets. Presets can be utilized to store multiple different routing states in advance for rapid, hassle-free, recall.

  • Page 31: Zone Video Pairing

    6.10.2 Zone Video Pairing The zone video pairing function allows the end user to control the matrix, using the supplied remote control, in a customized manner while in remote rooms (zones) containing an HDBaseT receiver and IR extender. Each zone can have a different set of video sources assigned to the buttons on the remote control for easy switching.

  • Page 32: Edid Settings

    • Video Pairing Edit Please click the “edit” icon ( ) to edit the video routing settings. Once you have completed your selections press “Save”. 6.10.3 EDID Settings This matrix provides the option of six standard EDIDs, six sink sourced EDIDs and four customer uploaded EDIDs that can be assigned to each input port individually.
  • Page 33 To upload a custom EDID, please click the “Upload” button next to the Customer EDID Settings item you would like to change. An EDID Upload window will appear, allowing you to locate and upload your preferred EDID fi le from the fi le directory on your local PC. Once the correct fi...

  • Page 34: Hdbaset & H/W Info

    The Set EDID Input Content section allows for the assignment of an EDID to each individual input port, or to all inputs at once. Click the selection bar to toggle between individual assignment, or all inputs. The unit comes with the following 6 default EDIDs: - FHD/2CH: 1080p/60Hz(148M), 2.0 LPCM, 8-bit color.

  • Page 35: User Confi G

    6.10.5 User Confi g The WebGUI and Telnet username/password are set on this page. Two management levels are available: “Administrator” and “General User”. The administrator username (“admin”) cannot be changed. The “Administrator” user has access to change all settings. The “General User”...

  • Page 36: Logout

    Click the “Download” button to save the current system confi guration to your local PC. The current system confi guration will be saved as XML fi le. The system confi guration can also be restored from a saved XML fi le by clicking the “Choose File” button to locate the saved XML fi...

  • Page 37: Connection Diagram

    7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM HDMI Source Devices • HDMI Input • IR Output 1.5m 1.5m 60° 60° 1.5m 1.5m 60° 60° Audio Zones • Analog Audio Output RS-232 Equipped RS-232 PC or Control System Power Supply HDMI Output HDMI Output Internet 60°...

  • Page 38: Specifi Cations

    8. SPECIFICATIONS 8.1 Technical Specifi cations Video Bandwidth HDMI: 600 MHz/18 Gbps HDBaseT: 340 MHz/10.2 Gbps Input Ports 4×HDMI Output Ports 2×HDMI 4×Cat.5e/6/7 8×RCA [Stereo Audio] Control Ports 5×IR Extender 5×IR Blaster 1×RS-232 (9-pin D-sub) 1×IP Control (RJ-45) Service Port 1×USB 2.0 IR Frequency 38 kHz...

  • Page 39: Supported Video Formats

    8.2 Supported Video Formats 8.2.1 Supported HDMI Resolutions HDMI Resolution (Hz) Input Output 480i@60   480p@60   576i@60   576p@60   640×480@60   800×600@60   720p@50/60   1080i@50/60   1080p@24/50/60   1024×768@60 ...

  • Page 40: Supported Audio Formats

    6G (4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4) HDMI signals will be converted to 3G (4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0) signals when output over the eight HDBaseT ports. Some TVs may not support YCbCr 4:2:0 color or 4K@60Hz and may display the signal incorrectly, or not at all. Please check your TV’s technical specs before attempting to display 4K@60Hz signals.

  • Page 41: Category Cable Specifi Cations

    8.4 Category Cable Specifi cations Cable Type Cable Length Supported Video Format Cat.5e/6 60 meters Most common Full HD video: • Up to 1080p@60Hz, 36-bpp color • Data rates lower than 5.3Gbps or below 225MHz TMDS clock 35 meters Full HD & Ultra HD video: •...

  • Page 42: Acronyms

    9. ACRONYMS ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM Cat.5e Category 5e Cable Cat.6 Category 6 Cable Cat.7 Category 7 Cable Consumer Electronics Control Command Line Interface COAX Coaxial Digital Visual Interface EDID Extended Display Identification Data Graphical User Interface HDCP High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDMI High-Defi...
  • Page 43 Should you feel your product does not function adequately due to defects in materials or 1. Damage requiring service workmanship, PhD Solutions (hereby referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated below: All units should be serviced by a PhD Solutions qualified service person.: Repair the product with new or 2.
  • Page 44 Product Service Provided 1. Damage requiring service 1. Damage requiring service All units should be serviced by a PhD Solutions qualified service person.: All units should be serviced by a PhD Solutions qualified service person.: 2. Servicing Personnel 2. Servicing Personnel Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions.
  • Page 45 2. There are no express warranties except as listed under “limited warranty coverage.” The warrantor is not liable for incidental or consequential damage resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of this warranty. 2. There are no express warranties except as listed under “limited warranty coverage.” The warrantor is not liable for incidental or consequential damage resulting from the use of this For example: damage for lost time, the cost of having a person/persons remove or re- •...
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