Altimium MAT.HDBT44-4K User Manual

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MAT.HDBT44-4K
4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher
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Version: MAT.HDBT44-4K_2016V1.1

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  • Page 1 User Manual MAT.HDBT44-4K 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher All Rights Reserved Version: MAT.HDBT44-4K_2016V1.1...
  • Page 2 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

     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...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Contents 1. Introduction ......................... 1 1.1 Introduction to MAT.HDBT44-4K ................ 1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.4 Package List ...................... 2 2. Product Appearance ....................3 2.1 Front Panel ......................3 2.2 Rear Panel ......................4 3.
  • Page 5 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. Panel Drawing ......................34 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ................35 8. After-sales Service ....................37 Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to MAT.HDBT44-4K MAT.HDBT44-4K is a professional 4x4 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that accommodates 4 HDMI IN (4k signal at max), 4 auxiliary audio IN, 4 IR IN. Select HDMI input by front panel buttons, IR, RS232, or GUI. The selected source is delivered to HDMI Output 1~2 (for HDMI input 1~2) &...
  • Page 7: Package List

    4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 1.4 Package List  1 x MAT.HDBT44-4K  2 x Mounting ears (6 x Screws)  1 x RS232 cable  1 x IR Receiver  4 x Plastic cushions (4 x Black Screws)  1 x IR remote ...
  • Page 8: Product Appearance

    Meanwhile, the matrix will return to the previous status. ENTER: Confirm operation. Press and hold it for 3 seconds to enter in Inquiry mode. Notes: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product. Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    HDBaseT receiver. When controlled by ④ HDBaseT receiver, the communication protocol must be the same with MAT.HDBT44-4K. d. HDMI: HDMI output port, connect with HDMI displayers, deliver same input signals with HDBaseT ports, split HDMI output for local monitoring.
  • Page 10 PoC. f. AUDIO: HDMI de-embedded stereo audio output Connect with extended IR receiver, use the IR remote to IR EYE ⑤ control MAT.HDBT44-4K. TCP/IP TCP/IP port for unit control ⑥ Serial port for unit control, 9-pin female connector, connects RS232 ⑦...
  • Page 11: System Connection

    4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 3. System Connection 3.1 System Applications As its good performance in control and transmission, MAT.HDBT44-4K can be widely used in computer realm, monitoring, large screen displaying, conference system, television education and bank securities institutions etc.
  • Page 12: Connection Procedure

    MAT.HDBT44-4K or far-end receivers. RS232 signal can be transmitted bi-directionally between MAT.HDBT44-4K and far-end receivers. 7) MAT.HDBT44-4K 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 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Receiver(PoC) DC 24V Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 14: System Operations

    4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher 4. System Operations 4.1 Front Panel Button Control MAT.HDBT44-4K provides with convenient front panel button control. Here we make a brief introduction to the system operations. 4.1.1 Switching I/O connection To convert one input to an output: Operation: “input”...
  • Page 15 1/2 to switch among the 5 embedded EDID data. Then press “ENTER” to confirm invoking. Format: Press and hold “EDID” for 3 seconds, “INPUTS”+“OUTPUTS 1/2”+“ENTER”. Operations: Invoke embedded EDID data for one input  Operation: Press “EDID” (hold for 3 seconds to enter in EDID setting status), “INPUTS”+“OUTPUTS”+“ENTER”. Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 16: Inquiry

    Check if the input is Y means the input signal is with HDCP with HDCP, N means not. Check if the output Y means the output signal is is with HDCP with HDCP, N means not. Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 17: 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 MAT.HDBT44-4K has some functions as follows: 1) Control far-end output device from local.
  • Page 18: Usage Of Ir Remote

    In EDID invoking mode: press button 1/2 to switch among the 5 embedded EDID data Note: With this IR remote, MAT.HDBT44-4K 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 far-end receiver.
  • Page 19 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix Switcher Connect an IR receiver with IR carrier to the IR IN port of MAT.HDBT44-4K, 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: Control Local Device Remotely

    Receiver connected to IR IN of the receiver is not with carrier.  Multiple to Multiple: (IR Matrix) The 4 “IR OUT” ports and the 4 “IR IN” ports on the far-end receivers make up an 4x4IR matrix. See as below: Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 21 MAT.HDBT44-4K itself. x2: Corresponding to the zone (receive IR signal from HDBaseT receiver with IR IN port connects with IR receiver) number of MAT.HDBT44-4K. Example: Send command “3R2.” to transfer IR signal received from zone 2 to IR OUT port 3.
  • Page 22: Rs232 Control

    4.3 RS232 Control 4.3.1 Connection with RS232 Communication Port Except the front control panel, the MAT.HDBT44-4K can be controlled by far-end control system through the RS232 communication port. This RS232 communication port is a female 9-pin D connector. The definition of its pins is listed in the table below.
  • Page 23: Installation/Uninstallation Of Rs232 Control Software

    Control 3rd party device from remote 4.3.4 Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software  Installation Copy the control software file to the computer connected with the switcher.  Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 24: Basic Settings

    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. Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 25: Rs232 Communication Commands

    Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none Command Function Feedback Example System Commands /*Type; Inquire the models information. MAT.HDBT44-4K /%Lock; Lock the front panel buttons on the Matrix. System Locked! Unlock the front panel buttons on the /%Unlock; System Unlock! Matrix.
  • Page 26 Enter into standby mode and cut off the PWOFF. PWOFF power supply to HDBaseT receivers. Enter into standby mode. (Do not cut off the power supply to HDBaseT receivers, STANDBY. STANDBY press other buttons or send other commands to start.) Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 27 DigitAudio ON with [x]  X=5, enable all the 4 ports. Disable HDMI audio output of port x. DigitAudioOF DigitAudio OFF with  X=1, 2, 3, 4, disable this port. F[x].  X=5, disable all the 4 ports. Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 28 C & G are for port 3. D & H are for port 4. ② X is for baud rate, its value ranges from 1 to 7 (1--2400, 2--4800, 3--9600, 4--19200, 5--38400, 6—57600, 7--115200) ③ ***** is for data (max 48 Byte) Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 29 Operations will be canceled after 10 seconds. Please cut off all connections of HDBaseT ports. Set the EDID data of input port [x] to built-in EDID No.[y]. EDID/[x]/[y]. EDID/[x]/[y] [y]=1~5, correspond to the 5 embedded EDID data separately Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 30 Check the command sent by port 2 when Port 2:data when %9956. PWOFF. PWOFF Check the command sent by port 3 when Port 3:data when %9957. PWOFF. PWOFF Check the command sent by port 4 when Port 4:data when %9958. PWOFF. PWOFF Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 31: Tcp/Ip Control

    IP& gateway can be changed as you need, Serial Port cannot be changed. Connect the Ethernet port of control device and TCP/IP port of MAT.HDBT44-4K, and set same network segment for the 2 devices, users are able to control the device via web-based GUI or designed TCP/IP communication software.
  • Page 32: Control Modes

     Controlled by PC(s) in LAN Connect MAT.HDBT44-4K, a router and several PCs to setup a LAN (as shown in the following figure). Set the network segment of MAT.HDBT44-4K to the same as the router’s, then PCs within the LAN are able to control MAT.HDBT44-4K.
  • Page 33: Gui For Tcp/Ip Control

    Step3. Set the MAT.HDBT44-4K’s network segment to the same as the router. Step4. Set the PC’s network segment to the original one. Step5. Connect the MAT.HDBT44-4K and PC(s) to the router. PC(s) within the LAN is able to control MAT.HDBT44-4K asynchronously.
  • Page 34 The button matrix displays every possible connection between every input and output, users can carry on the connections by clicking corresponding button. 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. Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 35 If there is any modification, press Save to restore the settings, or press Cancel to withdraw. Interface: Set title bar label, LCD readout, and button labels, press Save to save the settings Configuration: Set HDCP Cmpliance status for every input, and manage EDID. See the screenshot below: Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 36: Gui Update

    Note: Log in as user access main interface only. 4.4.3 GUI Update GUI for MAT.HDBT44-4K 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 37: Firmware Update Via Usb

    It will enter the upgrade interface shown as below: Step4. Click Connect USB. Step5. Click Open to load the upgrade file, then click Updata to start firmware upgrading. Note: To ensure available control, the COM number of the PC should be 1~9. Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 38: Specification

    Control Ports 1 TCP/IP (female RJ45) 1 RS232 (9 pin female D) 4 RS232 (3-pin pluggable terminal blocks) Panel RS232 9-pin female RS232 Front panel buttons Control Control connector Built-in IR sensor TCP/IP Web-based GUI Extended IR receiver Control Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 39: Panel Drawing

    TCP/IP IR OUT IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR EYE HDCP2 2 COAX COAX COAX COAX AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO HDMI HDBaseT HDMI HDBaseT HDBaseT HDBaseT RS232 DC 24V IR ALL IN HDMI INPUTS OUTPUTS Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    IR remote pointing at the IR receiver IR receiver. The IR receiver connected Change for an IR receiver to IR IN/ IR ALL IN port is with carrier. not with carrier Altimium www.altimium.com...
  • Page 41 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...
  • Page 42: After-Sales Service

     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...
  • Page 44 ALTIMIUM 587 Avenue Blaise Pascal 77550 MOISSY-CRAMAYEL Tél : 01.64.13.31.00 Fax: 01.60.29.62.70 Mail: contact@tesca-audio.com Web: www.altimium.com...

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