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User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD Preface Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only. Different model layouts and specifications are subject to the physical product. This manual is for operation instructions only, not for any maintenance usage.
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PT-MA-HD42UHD REACH | 1907/2006/EU ROHS | 2011/65/EU PureLink hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-MA-HD42UHD complies with Directives 1907/2006/EU und 2011/65/EU. EMC / LVD (Electro Magnetic Compatibility / Low Voltage Directive) PureLink GmbH hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-MA-HD42UHD complies with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure 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 ...
PT-MA-HD42UHD 1. Product Introduction Thank you for choosing the PT-MA-HD42UHD 4x2 HDMI 2.0 presentation switcher with matrix outputs. The switcher consists of four HDMI inputs, two HDMI matrix outputs and full HDMI 2.0 support. The product offers SPDIF and 3.5mm output for dual HDMI OUT audio extraction and dual HDMI OUT ARC along with 4K to 1080p down-scaling functionality.
User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD 3. Panel Description 3.1 Front Panel ① Power LED: Illuminates solid red when the device is powered on. ② Out A: 1-4: Four HDMI input LEDs, one of which illuminates green to indicate which source is selected.
User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD 3.2 Rear Panel ① Inputs 1~4: Connects to HDMI sources. ② Outputs (ARC) A~B: Connects to display devices. They supports ARC, and only the output A port supports color space 4:2:2/4:2:0 to 4:4:4 and 4K to 1080p down- scaling function for compatibility with more display devices.
User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD 4. System Connection The following diagram illustrates the typical input and output connection of the switcher: Game Console Game Console HDMI: Down-Scaler Audio: DC 12V RS232: TCP/IP: Inputs Outputs (ARC) Audio Out RS232 IR EYE TCP/IP Blu-ray...
User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD 5. Button Control 5.1 Manual Switching When the switcher is in manual switching mode, the AUTO button LED goes out. Please follow the below steps to switch input source to output channel. 1) Press Select button at Out A block to select input source for output A, and the corresponding source LED turns green.
User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD 5.3 EDID Setting The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is used by the source device to match its video resolution with the connected display. The 4-pin DIP switch on the front panel can be used to set the EDID to a fixed value to ensure the compatibility in the video resolution.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD EDID setting rules: When switching one input to output A and output B, the switcher is used as a 1x2 splitter, the input source device obtains its EDID from the output display with priority output B>output A. If video switching fails in EDID pass-through mode, set the built-in EDID to 1080p.
User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD 6. IR Remote Control Connect IR receiver to the IR EYE port, the switcher can be controlled by the following IR remote. ① 1-4: Press 1-4 button to select corresponding input source for OUT A. AUTO: Press the button to enable auto switching mode for OUT A.
User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD 7. Web Control The switcher can be controlled via TCP/IP. The default IP settings are: IP Address: 192.168.0.178 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Type 192.168.0.178 in the internet browser, it will enter the below log-in webpage: Username: admin Password: admin...
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User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD Type the user name and password, and then click Login to enter the below control tab. Matrix Switch: Select Input 1~4 for output A or output B to build matrix switching. Select AUTO to enable auto switching mode for output A or output B.
User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD 8. RS232 Control Connect the RS232 port to control device (e.g. PC) with RS232 cable. The switcher can be controlled by sending RS232 commands. 8.1 RS232 Control Software Here take the software docklight as an example. Installation ...
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User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD Click “OK” to close this window. The next pop-up window can also be closed with "Continue". An empty project is enough to send and receive commands easily (The default setting is always “Start with a blank project / blank script“) Click “Continue”...
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User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD Now you are in the main view, where commands are sent and feedback is received. The next step is to select the correct COM port of the PC. To do this, double-click on "COM1" in the corresponding setup window.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD Select the right COM port. In order to be able to send commands, open communication with the device by clicking on "Play". (1) Then the keyboard function must be activated, so that commands can be written in the "communication window".
User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD Enable the keyboard Command type in function. sending area. Click “Play” to open the communication. Monitoring area, indicates if the command sent works. 8.2 RS232 Communication Command Communication protocol: RS232 Communication Protocol Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8...
User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD System Control Commands 8.2.1 Command Example and Command Description Feedback >SetPowerOn Dis System standby. <PowerOn False >SetPowerOn En System on. <PowerOn True <PowerOn True >GetPowerOn Get the system power status. <PowerOn False >GetFirmwareVersion Get firmware version. <V1.0.0 >SetFactoryReset...
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User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD Command Example and Command Description Feedback >GetKeyboardLock Get the buttons locking status. <KeyboardLock True Enable or disable DHCP. [PARAM]=En, Dis >SetDhcp En En: Enable DHCP, the switcher automatically get IP. >SetDhcp [PARAM] Dis: Disable DHCP, Manually set the IP of switcher.
User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD 8.3 Signal Switching Commands Command Example and Command Description Feedback Switch HDMI input [PARAM2] to output >SetAV B H1 >SetAV [PARAM1] [PARAM1]. [PARAM2] [PARAM1]=A, B <AV OutB H1 [PARAM2] = H1, H2, H3, H4 Get the input channel on output channel <AV OutA H1...
User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD 8.4 EDID Setting Commands Command Example and Command Description Feedback <User EDID ready Please send EDID data Upload user-defined EDID. The EDID DIP >SetUpdateEdid within 10 seconds switch should be set as “1111”. <UpdateEdid True 8.5 Audio Setting Commands...
User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD 9. Firmware Upgrade Please follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware by the FW port on the front panel: 1) Prepare the latest upgrade file (.bin) and rename it as “FW_MERG.bin”. 2) Connect the switcher to the PC with USB to Micro USB cable, and then power on the switcher.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD42UHD Asking for Assistance Technical Support: Phone: +49 5971 800299 -0 Fax: +49 5971 800299 -99 Technical Support Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday Write to: PureLink GmbH Von-Liebig-Straße 10 D - 48432 Rheine www.purelink.de...
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