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ALFAtron MUK44A-N User Manual

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  • Page 2 ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N Preface Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage. Please refer to the dealers for the latest details.
  • Page 3 ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 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

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N Contents 1. Introduction ......................... 1 1.1 Brief Introduction ....................1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.3 Package List ...................... 1 2. Panel Description ......................2 2.1 Front Panel ......................2 2.2 Rear Panel ......................3 3. System Connection ..................... 4 3.1 Usage Precautions ....................
  • Page 5 ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 7.3 Web-based GUI Control .................. 18 7.3.1 Scene Setting ..................20 7.3.2 I/O connection switching ................ 21 7.3.3 EDID Configuration ................22 7.3.4 Audio Out ....................24 7.3.5 Status Setting ..................25 7.3.6 Network Configuration ................28 7.3.7 Password Modification ................29 7.4 TCP/IP Port Configuration ................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 1. Introduction 1.1 Brief Introduction MUK44A is a professional 4K 4x4 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switcher with 4 HDMI inputs, 4 HDMI outputs, and 4 SPDIF audio outputs, which is designed for switching four HDMI2.0 and HDCP2.2 compliant signals. It also provides powerful EDID management to ensure reliable AV distribution and routing.

  • Page 7: Panel Description

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 2. Panel Description 2.1 Front Panel Figure 2- 1 Front Panel Name Description FIRMWARE Micro USB port for updating firmware. ①  Illuminates red when power on; Power Indicator Turns green in standby mode; ②  Blinks red when upgrading.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 2.2 Rear Panel INPUTS OUTPUTS CONTROL S PDIF S PDIF SPD IF SPD IF 1 2 3 4 O N DIP 1 2 3 4 EDID R S 232 IR IN TCP/I P DC 24V Figure 2- 2 Rear Panel...

  • Page 9: System Connection

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 3. System Connection 3.1 Usage Precautions 1) System should be installed in a clean environment with prop temperature and humidity. 2) All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated. 3) All devices should be connected before power on.

  • Page 10: System Applications

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-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: Panel Button Control

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 4. Panel Button Control 4.1 I/O connection switching The front panel features four input selection buttons and four output selection buttons for switching I/O connection. To convert one input to an output: Example: Input 1 to Output 3 →...

  • Page 12: I/O Connection Inquiry

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 4.3 I/O connection Inquiry Press OUTPUTS button 1, 2, 3 or 4 to inquiry its corresponding input, and then the indicator of the input button will turn green.

  • Page 13: Ir Control

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 5. IR Control The Matrix Switcher features one built-in IR receiver to receive IR signal from IR remote to enable IR control. If the external IR receiver or other IR control device need to be used, the IR IN port on rear panel can be connected.

  • Page 14: Rs232 Control

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 6. RS232 Control 6.1 Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software  Installation Copy the control software file to the computer connected with MUK44A.  Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 6.2 Basic Settings Firstly, connect MUK44A with necessary input devices and output devices. Then, connect it with a PC installed RS232 control software.

  • Page 15: Rs232 Communication Commands

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N Set the parameters (baud rate, data bit, stop bit and parity bit) correctly to ensure reliable RS232 control. Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none 6.3 RS232 Communication Commands  1) “[“, “]” in the commands are for easy recognition only and not necessary in real operations.

  • Page 16: Lock/Unlock Commands

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N Reset to factory default. Factory Default %0911. 6.3.2 Lock/unlock Commands Command Function Feedback Example Lock the front panel buttons. System Locked! /%Lock; Unlock the front panel buttons. System Unlock! /%Unlock; System Locked/ Query the system locking status. %9961.

  • Page 17: Scene Commands

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N Out 1 1920x1080P Out 2 1920x1080P Out 3 1920x1080P Out 4 1920x1080P 6.3.4 Scene Commands Command Function Feedback Example Save the present operation to the Save To FY (Y=1- preset command [Y], ranges from 1 to Save[Y]. Recall From Recall the preset command [Y].

  • Page 18: Edid Configuration

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 6.3.6 EDID Configuration The DIP switcher status should be set as 1111 to enable Software EDID management mode: RS232 control or Web-based GUI control. Command Function Feedback Example Input port [y] learns the EDID from output port [x].

  • Page 19: Enable/Disable Digital Audio

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 6.3.7 Enable/disable Digital Audio Feedback Command Function Example Enable SPDIF audio output port x. DigitAudio ON with DigitAudioON[  X=1, 2, 3, 4, enable the port x. [x]/ ALL Outputs  X=5, enable all ports. Disable SPDIF audio output port x.

  • Page 20: Tcp/Ip Control

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 7. TCP/IP Control 7.1 Control Modes TCP/IP default settings: IP is 192.168.0.178, Gateway is 192.168.0.1, and Serial Port is 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 MUK44A, and set its network segment to the same as the default IP of the MUK44A (192.168.0.178).

  • Page 21: Tcp/Ip Communication Software Control

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N Figure 7- 2 Connect to LAN Step1. Connect the TCP/IP port of the MUK44A to Ethernet port of PC with twisted pair. Step2. Set the PC’s network segment to the same as the MUK44A. Do please remember the PC’s original network segment.
  • Page 22 ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N Figure 7- 3 Connect to TCPUDP 2) Enter commands in designed area to control MUK44A, see as below: Enter your command here. Commands are the same with RS232 commands listed in 6.3 RS232 Communication Commands Here you will receive the feedback after a command is sent.

  • Page 23: Web-Based Gui Control

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 7.3 Web-based GUI Control MUK44A provides with built-in GUI for convenient TCP/IP control. GUI allows users to interact with MUK44A through graphical icons and visual indicators. Access GUI interface through any one of the following methods: Access through web browser: Type the default IP 192.168.0.178 in the browser at first login.
  • Page 24 ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N Type 192.168.0.178 in your browser, it will enter the log-in interface shown as below: Figure 7- 5 Login GUI This system divides into administrator and user mode. There are 2 selectable usernames – admin (default password: admin) and user (default...

  • Page 25: Scene Setting

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 7.3.1 Scene Setting Type the user name: admin, password: admin, and then click LOGIN, it will show the Scene menu as shown below: Figure 7- 6 Scene Menu All ten scenes are shown in above interface. Select a scene and then click “Load” can invoke the selected scene.

  • Page 26: I/O Connection Switching

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 7.3.2 I/O connection switching Click to enter the following interface, it provide intuitive I/O connection switching. Figure 7- 7 Control Menu The button matrix displays every possible connection between every input and output; users can carry on the connections by clicking corresponding button.

  • Page 27: Edid Configuration

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 7.3.3 EDID Configuration Click setting button to enter the below interface: User can select EDID in accordance with actual needs. Figure 7- 8 Embedded EDID...
  • Page 28 ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N Select “EDID Copy” to enter the below interface: Figure 7- 9 Copy EDID The EDID of INPUT device can be gained from OUTPUT devices. Step1: Select one OUTPUT device that you want to copy its EDID. Step2: Select one or more input devices that need to gain EDID. When select To All inputs, all input devices will copy the EDID from output device.

  • Page 29: Audio Out

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 7.3.4 Audio Out Select “Audio Out” to enter the following interface to turn on/off the Audio Output passage. Figure 7- 10 Audio EDID...

  • Page 30: Status Setting

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 7.3.5 Status Setting  Product Name& Model: Click “Status” to enter the following interface to modify the product name and its model, and then they will be display in LCD screen. Figure 7- 11 Status- LCD...
  • Page 31 ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N  Button label: Select “Button” to enter the following interface to modify the name of buttons. Figure 7- 12 Status- Button...
  • Page 32 ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N  Scene name: Select “Scene” to enter the following interface to modify the name of scenes. Figure 7- 13 Status-Scene...

  • Page 33: Network Configuration

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 7.3.6 Network Configuration Click “Network” to enter the below interface to inquire and configure network settings including MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway. Figure 7- 14 Network...

  • Page 34: Password Modification

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 7.3.7 Password Modification Click “Password” to enter the below interface to inquire and modify the admin or user password. Figure 7- 15 Password In the above interface, turn on the Front Panel to lock all buttons of machine, they...

  • Page 35: Tcp/Ip Port Configuration

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 7.4 TCP/IP Port Configuration IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway of MUK44A 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 36: Firmware Upgrade Through Usb Port

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 8. Firmware Upgrade through USB port MUK44A boasts a USB port for firmware upgrade on the rear panel. Preparation: copy the upgrade software DfuSe Demonstration& upgrade file (.dfu) to control PC. Steps to upgrade the device: Step1. Connect the control PC to the USB port of MUK44A.

  • Page 37: Specification

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 9. Specification Input Signal 4 HDMI Input Connector Female Type-A HDMI Output Signal 4 HDMI; 4 SPDIF audio Output Connector Female Type-A HDMI; COAX connector Control Signal 1 IR IN; 1 TCP/IP; 1 RS232 3.5mm mini jack; female RJ45; 3-pin pluggable terminal...

  • Page 38: Panel Drawing

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 10. Panel Drawing...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 11. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems 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. signal output broken.
  • Page 40 ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N Change for another HDMI EDID management does The HDMI cable is broken cable which is in good not work normally at the output end. working condition. Switch again. Manage the EDID data There is a blank screen The display does not...
  • Page 41 ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 12. Warranty Limited warranty in respect of ALFAtron Products Only 1.1 This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product. 1.2 Should warranty service be required, proof of purchase must be presented to the Company. The serial number on the product must be clearly visible and not have been tampered with in any way whatsoever.
  • Page 42 ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 1.7 This limited warranty only covers the cost of faulty goods and does not include the cost of labour and travel to return the goods to the Company’s premises. 1.8 In the event of any improper maintenance, repair or service being carried out by any third persons during the warranty period without the Company’s written...
  • Page 43 ALFATRON ALF-MUK44A-N 1.13 Please be aware that the Company’s products and components have not been tested with competitor’s products and therefore the Company cannot warrant products and/or components used in conjunction with competitor’s products. 1.14 The appropriateness of the goods for the purpose intended is only warranted to the extent that the goods are used in accordance with the Company’s installation,...

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