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ALFAtron MUH88TP-N User Manual

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  • Page 1 www.PTN-electronics.com...
  • Page 2 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher...
  • Page 3 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Preface 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 only for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage. The functions described in this version are updated till April 2015.
  • Page 4 4K HDBaseT 8x8 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 5: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction ......................... 1 1.1 Introduction to the MUH88TP-N ................ 1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.3 Package List ...................... 1 2. Product Appearance of the MUH88TP-N ..............2 2.1 Front Panel ......................2 2.2 Rear Panel ......................3 3. System Connection ..................... 5 3.1 System Applications ..................
  • Page 6 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 4.4.1 Control Modes ..................27 4.4.2 GUI for TCP/IP control ................28 4.4.3 GUI Update.................... 31 4.5 Firmware Update via USB ................32 5. Specification ......................33 6. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ................35 7. After-sales Service ....................37...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the MUH88TP-N MUH88TP-N is a professional 8x8 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that accommodates 8 HDMI IN (4k signal at max), 8 auxiliary audio IN, 8 IR IN. Select HDMI input by front panel buttons, IR, RS232, or GUI. The selected source is delivered to HDMI Output 1~4 (for HDMI input 1~4) &...

  • Page 8: Product Appearance Of The Muh88Tp-N

    ➢ 24 x Pluggable Terminal Blocks ➢ 1 x User manual Notes: Confirm if the product and the accessories are all included, if not, please contact with the dealers. 2. Product Appearance of the MUH88TP-N 2.1 Front Panel Name Description ①...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Operation: Press buttons in this order: “1”, “ALL”, “ENTER” ➢ EDID management button: Enable input port to manually capture and learn the EDID data of output devices. Example: Input channel No.2 captures and learns the EDID data of output channel No.4 Operation: Press buttons in this order: “EDID”, “2”, “4”, “ENTER”...
  • Page 10 When controlled by ② OUTPUTS HDBaseT receiver, the communication protocol must be the same with the MUH88TP-N’s. AUDIO: stereo audio output ports, 8 in total HDMI: Local HDMI output ports for HDMI Inputs 1~4, synchronously switched with HDBaseT Output 1~4...

  • Page 11: System Connection

    RS232 PTN control panel IR Transmitter HDTV TPHD402PR Laptop 3.4 Connection Procedure 1) Connect HDMI sources (e.g. DVD) to HDMI inputs of the MUH88TP-N with HDMI cables. 2) Connect auxiliary audio sources to the AUDIO IN ports with audio cables.

  • Page 12: Connection With Tphd402Pr

    MUH88TP-N or far-end receivers. RS232 signal can be transmitted bi-directionally between MUH88TP-N and far-end receivers. 7) MUH88TP-N can collect IR signal sent by the included IR remote via its built-in IR sensor or through external IR receiver connected to the IR IN/ IR EYE/ IR ALL IN port.

  • Page 13: System Operations

    If the conversion failed, they will be off immediately. 4.1.2 EDID Management MUH88TP-N features EDID management to maintain compatibility between all devices. It can be controlled via EDID learning and EDID invoking. EDID Learning (from output):...
  • Page 14 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher ➢ One input port learns the EDID data of one output port Operation: Press “EDID”, “INPUTS”+“OUTPUTS”+“ENTER”. Example: Input 2 learns EDID data from output 4 ➢ All input ports learn EDID data from one output port Operation: Press “EDID”, “ALL”+“OUTPUTS”+“ENTER”...

  • Page 15: Inquiry

    4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Press (hold for 3 seconds) Note: If the conversion is successful, indicators of the pressed buttons except EDID will blink green for three times at normal speed; if the conversion failed, they will blink for three times quickly.

  • Page 16: Clear Operation

    “ENTER” to carry it on. When you press it, the matrix will return to the previous status. 4.2 IR Control By using IR & HDBaseT transmission technology, the MUH88TP-N has some functions as follows: 1) Control far-end output device from local.

  • Page 17: Usage Of Ir Remote

    RS232, and 1 AUDIO outputs, and channel 1~4 have HDMI outputs. Note: With this IR remote, MUH88TP-N can be controlled by the built-in IR, the extended IR receiver connected to the “IR EYE”/”IR ALL IN” and the IR receiver on the...

  • Page 18: Ir Operations

    Sending command (reference to 4.3 RS232 Control): [x1]R[x2]. x1: Corresponding to the 8 IR OUT ports of the matrix, the IR transmitter connected to this port can be placed at IR receiving area of output device or MUH88TP-N itself.
  • Page 19  Control far-end output device from local Connect an IR receiver with IR carrier to the IR IN port of MUH88TP-N, 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.

  • Page 20: Rs232 Control

    HDTV HDBT IN HDMI OUT IR IN IR OUT RS232 HDTV IR Remote Control local device from remote 4.3 RS232 Control 4.3.1 Connection with RS232 Communication Port Except the front control panel, the MUH88TP-N can be controlled by far-end control...

  • Page 21: Installation/Uninstallation Of Rs232 Control Software

     Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 4.3.3 Basic Settings Firstly, connect MUH88TP-N with an input device and an output device. Then, connect it with a computer which is installed with RS232 control software. Double-click the software icon to run this software.

  • Page 22: Rs232 Communication Commands

    4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Parameter Configuration area Parameter Configuration area Monitoring area, indicates Monitoring area, indicates whether the command whether the command sent works. sent works. Command Sending area 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.
  • Page 23 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Turn on the feedback command from the /:MessageOn; /:MessageOn; com port. Demo Mode AV: 1-> 1 AV: 1-> 2 AV: 1-> 3 Switch to the “demo” mode, convert input AV: 1-> 4 and output in turn like1B1, 1B2, …8B7, Demo.
  • Page 24 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Check the I/O connection status of output AV: Y-> X Status[x]. (X=1~8, Y=1~8) AV: 1-> 1 AV: 2-> 2 AV: 3-> 3 Inquire the input channel to the output AV: 4-> 4 Status.
  • Page 25 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Disable HDMI audio output of port x. DigitAudio OFF with  X=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, disable this DigitAudioOF F[x]. port. x=1~8 or ALL  X=9, disable all the 8 ports.
  • Page 26 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Set communication between PC and HDBaseT receiver. ① Y is for RS232 port (connect with RS232 port of HDBaseT receiver) Y= 1~9 or A~P, The value of Y is defined into the following meanings (in a given baud rate depended by the value of X): a.
  • Page 27 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Input port [y] learns the EDID from output port [x]. If the EDID data is available and the audio EDIDH[x]B[y]. part supports not only PCM mode, then EDIDH[x]B[y] force-set it to support PCM mode only. If the EDID data is not available, then set it as initialized EDID data.
  • Page 28 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Upgrade one of the 6 embedded EDID data, x is the serial number for EDID data 1. 1080P 3D 2CH 2. 1080P 3D Multichannel 3. 1080P 2D 2CH UpgradeIntED 4. 1080P 2D Multichannel Please send ID[x].
  • Page 29 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Check the command sent by port 1 when Port 1:data when %9941. PWOFF. PWOFF Check the command sent by port 2 when Port 2:data when %9942. PWOFF. PWOFF Check the command sent by port 3 when Port 3:data when...
  • Page 30 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example 1 2 3 4 Connect N Y Y Y %9971. Check the connection status of the inputs. 5 6 7 8 Connect N Y Y Y 1 2 3 4 Check the connection status of the Connect N Y Y Y %9972.

  • Page 31: Rs232 Control Modes

    4) Type the command carefully, it is case-sensitive. 4.3.5 RS232 Control Modes To control the MUH88TP-N, you need to connect its 9 pin female RS232 port to a PC’s RS232 port, or you can just connect any one of the HDBaseT receiver’s RS232 port with PC (RS232 command can be transmitted to the MUH88TP-N via the twisted pair).

  • Page 32: Bi-Directional Rs232 Control

    4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Please refer to the detailed command description in 4.3.4 RS232 Communication Commands. IR OUT IR OUT IR OUT IR OUT IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO...

  • Page 33: Tcp/Ip Control

    4001. IP & Gateway 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 MUH88TP-N, and set its network segment to the same as the MUH88TP-N’s.
  • Page 34  Controlled by PC(s) in LAN Connect MUH88TP-N, a router and several PCs to setup a LAN (as shown in the following figure). Set the network segment of MUH88TP-N to the same as the router’s, then PCs within the LAN are able to control MUH88TP-N.

  • Page 35: Gui For Tcp/Ip Control

    4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Step4. Set the PC’s network segment to the original ones. Step5. Connect the MUH88TP-N and PC(s) to the router. PC(s) within the LAN is able to control the MUH88TP-N asynchronously. Then it’s able to control the device via GUI.
  • Page 36 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Buttons 1~9 at the right-bottom corner provides quick saving and recall for overall connection status. 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.

  • Page 37: Gui Update

    Note: Log in as user access main interface only. 4.4.3 GUI Update GUI for MUH88TP-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 38: Firmware Update Via Usb

    Select the desired update file and press Apply, it will start upgrading then. 4.5 Firmware Update via USB MUH88TP-N boasts a USB port for online firmware upgrade on the front panel. Follow these steps to upgrade firmware: Step1. Copy the upgrade software and the latest upgrade file (.bin) to PC.

  • Page 39: Specification

    4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 5. Specification Video Input Video Output 4 HDMI Input 8 HDMI Output 8 HDBaseT Female HDMI Input Output Female HDMI Female RJ45(with LED Connector Connector indicators) Input Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V Output Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V Output Differential) 100Ω...
  • Page 40 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 8 RS232s (3-pin pluggable terminal blocks) In-built IR sensor, RS232 IR Control 9 pin female Extended IR receiver Control TCP/IP Works with In-built web GUI Control General Power Power 100V~240V AC 103W (full load) Supply Consumption Reference Temperature...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 6. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables not be connected correctly connected correctly Color losing or no video or it may be broken. and in working condition. signal output Make sure the connection Fail or loose connection...
  • Page 42 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 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 display does manually make There is a blank screen on support the resolution of...

  • Page 43: 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: ALFAtron warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for Seven years, which starts from the first day the product leaves warehouse (check the SN mark on the product).

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