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  • Page 1 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher User Manual 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher HDBTM44 Kit...
  • Page 2 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Preface Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only. Different models and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is only for operation instruction, please contact the local distributor for maintenance assistance.
  • Page 3 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure the best performance 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 ⚫...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Table of Contents 1. Product Introduction ....................1 1.1 Features ......................1 1.2 Package List ...................... 2 2. Specification ....................... 3 2.1 Matrix Switcher ....................3 2.2 HDBaseT Receiver .................... 4 3. Panel Description ......................6 3.1 Matrix Switcher Front Panel ................
  • Page 5 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 6.5 RS232 Control ....................27 6.6 Access Setting ....................29 6.7 Interface Setting....................30 6.8 Network Setting ....................31 6.9 GUI Upgrade....................32 7. IR Control ........................33 7.1 IR Remote Control ................... 33 7.2 IR Pass-through Control ..................

  • Page 6: Product Introduction

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 1. Product Introduction Thanks for choosing the professional 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT matrix switcher with four receivers! The matrix is a four-input by four-output HDBaseT and HDMI matrix with HDCP 2.2 and up to 4K/UHD@60Hz video support. It transmits 4K video to distances up to 131 feet (40 meters) and 1080p video to distances up to 230 feet (70 meters) over a single CATx Ethernet cable.

  • Page 7: Package List

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 1.2 Package List 1x 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT matrix switcher ⚫ 2x Mounting Ears with 6 Screws ⚫ 4x Plastic Cushions with 4 Screws ⚫ 1x IR Receiver ⚫ HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 1x IR Remote ⚫...

  • Page 8: Specification

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 2. Specification 2.1 Matrix Switcher Video Input Input (4) HDMI Input Connector (4) Type-A female HDMI HDMI Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10,1080p 3D Video Output Output (4) HDBaseT, (4) HDMI Output Connector (4) RJ45, (1) Type-A female HDMI Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10, 1080p 3D.

  • Page 9: Hdbaset Receiver

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher L+R: 1KΩ and higher (Supports 10x paralleled 10KΩ loads). Output Load Capability Stereo Channel Separation >70dB@1KHz. Noise Level L+R: -80dB; SPDIF: -90dB Control Part (4) IR IN, (1) IR ALL IN, (4) IR OUT, (1) IR ALL OUT, (1) IR EYE,...
  • Page 10 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 2.0Vrms ± 0.5dB. 2V = 16dB headroom above -10dBV (316mV) Max Output Level nominal consumer line level signal < 0.05% (-80dB), 20Hz – 20KHz bandwidth, 1KHz sine at 0dBFS level THD+N (or max level) >...

  • Page 11: Panel Description

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 3. Panel Description 3.1 Matrix Switcher Front Panel MENU/ PRESET BACK DOWN ① LCD Screen: Presents real-time operation status. ② Power LED: Illuminates RED when the device is in standby mode, illuminates GREEN when device is powered on.
  • Page 12 HDMI input audio de-embedding or HDBaseT output audio de-embedding, and the four Toslink connectors can also be used for ARC audio output from HDBaseT receivers. They can make up an audio matrix to be set by front panel buttons, GUI or RS232 commands.

  • Page 13: Receiver Front And Rear Panel

    ⑩ HDBT In: RJ45 port to connect the HDBT output port of switcher/transmitter by CATx Ethernet cable. The LINK LED illuminates orange when there is a valid HDBaseT link between the switcher/transmitter and the receiver. The HDCP LED illuminates green when the video contains HDCP content.

  • Page 14: System Connection

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 4. System Connection 4.1 Usage Precaution Make sure all components and accessories included before installation. ⚫ System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and ⚫ humidity. All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and ⚫...

  • Page 15: Button Control

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 5. Button Control The matrix switcher can be controlled by using the buttons on the front panel. Whenever a command is accepted, the indicators of all the buttons pressed will blink three times then they will go off. If the command fails, the indicators will go off immediately without blinking.

  • Page 16: Panel Button Locking/Unlocking

    OUT 1 LINK Y Y means the corresponding output port is connected to an HDBaseT receiver, N means there is no connection between the output port and HDBaseT receiver. 1~4=HDBaseT output 1~4. Report the connection status of all HDMI loop output OUT 5 ports.

  • Page 17: Edid Management

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 5.4 EDID Management The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is used by the source device to match its video resolution with the connected display. By default, the four source devices invoke the fifth built-in EDID: 4K@60Hz HDR 2CH.
  • Page 18 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher To copy the EDID data from one HDMI output to one or several inputs: ⚫ Example: Input 1 and 2 learn the EDID data of HDMI output 4. Learn HDBT OUT Learn HDMI OUT <...

  • Page 19: Audio Setting

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 4K30HDR 2CH < Press to confirm. 5.5 Audio Setting The matrix switcher provides four analog L+R audio output ports and four digital SPDIF output ports for audio de-embedding. The audio source selection of these eight audio output ports, and the L+R audio volume can be controlled by the front panel buttons.

  • Page 20: Preset Setting

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher L+R Output Audio Volume Control ⚫ Example: Set the audio volume of L+R OUT 2 port. Press Press to select AUDIO Setting. AUDIO Setting < IP Address Press to enter the tab. Press L+R OUT 2 L+R OUT 2 Vol <...

  • Page 21: Ip Address Inquiry

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Recall a saved preset ⚫ Example: Recall the saved preset 2. Preset Recall Hold 3s to Store Press Press INPUT 2 to select Recall Preset 2 Preset 2. Press to confirm. Recall Preset 2 Recall Success 5.7 IP Address Inquiry...

  • Page 22: Gui Control

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 6. GUI Control The switcher can also 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:...

  • Page 23: Audio Setting

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 6.1 Audio Setting Audio Source Selection ⚫ • There are eight audio sources can be selected for four analog L+R audio output ports, and twelve audio sources can be selected for four digital SPDIF output ports.
  • Page 24 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher L+R Output Audio Volume Control ⚫ • Adjust L+R output audio volume by the volume bar and the three buttons on the right side.

  • Page 25: Signal Switching

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 6.2 Configuration 6.3 Signal Switching Use the 4x4 button grid on the page to set which inputs are directed to which outputs. For example, clicking the button on the Input 1 row and Output 2 column, directs input 1 to output 2.

  • Page 26: Down-Scaling

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 6.3.1 Down-scaling • Enable/disable video resolution down-scaling function of HDMI output 1~4 ports. When enable down-scaling, the 4K input can be automatically degraded to 1080p output for compatibility with 1080p display which is connected to the HDMI output...

  • Page 27: Hdcp Setting

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 6.3.2 HDCP Setting • Set the HDCP mode of HDMI and HDBaseT outputs to Passive or Active. Mode Description Automatically follows the HDCP version of source Passive device. If the input video has HDCP content, the HDCP ⚫...

  • Page 28: Edid Setting

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 6.3.3 EDID Setting Click EDID Setting to enter the below section to set a predefined EDID for input ports. • Select a built-in EDID for one or several input ports. Operation: 1) Select a built-in EDID.

  • Page 29: Cec Control

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 6.4 CEC Control If the input source devices, HDBaseT output devices and local HDMI output devices support CEC, they can be controlled via the following CEC interface. 1) Input Source Device Control Select one or several HDMI input source devices to be controlled, and then press ⚫...
  • Page 30 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 2) HDBT Output Device Control Select one or several HDBaseT output devices to be controlled, and then press ⚫ function buttons.
  • Page 31 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 3) HDMI Output Device Control Select one or several HDMI output devices to be controlled, and then press ⚫ function buttons.

  • Page 32: Edid Copy

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 6.4.1 EDID Copy • Copy the EDID data from a single output port to one or several input ports. Operation: 1) Select one output port. 2) Select one or several input ports. Press ALL to select all input ports.

  • Page 33: Rs232 Control

    ⚫ far-end HDBaseT receivers. Operation: 1) Select the HDBaseT port which is connected to HDBaseT receiver which must have third-party device attached. 2) Set the baud rate. 3) Typing the commands in the box to control the selected remote third-party device which is connected to HDBaseT receiver.

  • Page 34: Access Setting

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 6.6 Access Setting Reset the login admin and user password. ⚫ Lock or unlock the front panel buttons. ⚫ Get the GUI and firmware version. ⚫ Click Confirm to save any changes or click Cancel to cancel any changes that have...

  • Page 35: Interface Setting

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 6.7 Interface Setting Modify title bar label, LCD readout and button labels. ⚫ Click Confirm to save any changes or click Cancel to cancel any changes that have been made.

  • Page 36: Network Setting

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 6.8 Network Setting Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). ⚫ Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. ⚫...

  • Page 37: Gui Upgrade

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 6.9 GUI Upgrade Please visit at http://192.168.0.178:100 for GUI online upgrade. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in setting, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to login the configuration interface.

  • Page 38: Ir Control

    ENTER: Confirm the desired operation. ⚫ Note: The IR receivers which are connected to HDBaseT receivers also can receive the IR signal of the IR remote, so the matrix switcher also can be controlled by the IR remote at the far-end HDBaseT receivers’ position. The IR remote-control mode can be enabled or disabled by sending RS232 command “IRRCM[XX]ON.”/...

  • Page 39: Ir Pass-Through Control

    HDMI input. When switch an HDMI input, the corresponding IR OUT will be switched synchronously. Example: Switch HDMI input 3 to HDBaseT output 4. Connect an IR receiver to the IR IN 4 port, and an IR emitter to the IR OUT 3 port, the...
  • Page 40 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Example: Switch HDMI input 3 to HDBaseT output 2, 3, 4. Connect three IR receivers to IR IN 2, IR IN 3 and IR IN 4 port, and an IR emitter to the IR OUT 3 port, the connection diagram shown as below:...

  • Page 41: Control Local Input Device From Remote

    Control local input device through IR OUT port ⚫ Example: Switch HDMI input 3 to HDBaseT output 4. Connect an IR receiver to IR IN port on the receiver, then connect an IR emitter to the IR OUT 3 on the matrix switcher. The third input source can be controlled through its corresponding IR output port.
  • Page 42 The emitter can be connected to the IR ALL OUT port on matrix switcher to control all local input devices. In this case, the IR receiver must be connected to the IR IN port on each connected HDBaseT receiver, as shown in the diagram below: HDMI:...

  • Page 43: Control Remote Output Device From Local

    Control remote device through IR IN port ⚫ Example: Switch HDMI input 3 to HDBaseT output 3. Connect an IR receiver to IR IN 3 port on the matrix switcher, then connect an IR emitter to the IR OUT on the receiver, as shown in the diagram below:...
  • Page 44 The receiver can be connected to the IR ALL IN port on matrix switcher to control all remote output devices. In this case, the IR emitter must be connected to the IR OUT port on each connected HDBaseT receiver, as shown in the diagram below: IR Receiver...

  • Page 45: Rs232 Control

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 8. RS232 Control 8.1 RS232 Control Connection 8.1.1 Control the Matrix Switcher from Local To control the matrix switcher from a local PC, the 3-pin to DB9 RS232 Cable is used to connect between the matrix and PC. The connection diagram is shown as below:...

  • Page 46: Control The Matrix Switcher From Remote

    To control the matrix switcher from remote location, please connect one or more PCs to the RS232 ports of HDBaseT receivers with the 3-pin to DB9 RS232 Cables. The matrix switcher can be controlled by any one of PCs, the connection diagram is...

  • Page 47: Control The Remote Third-Party Device From Local

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 8.1.3 Control the Remote Third-party Device from Local To control a third-party device from local, first determine which HDBaseT receiver is connected to (1 in the diagram below). Next, connect a PC to the corresponding RS232 port of matrix switcher with 3-pin to DB9 RS232 Cable, then connect a third-party device (e.g.

  • Page 48: Control The Local Third-Party Device From Remote

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 8.1.4 Control the Local Third-party Device from Remote To control a third-party device from remote, first determine which HDBaseT receiver is connected to (1 in the diagram below). Next, connect a PC to the RS232 port of HDBaseT receiver with 3-pin to DB9 RS232 Cable, then connect a third-party device (e.g.

  • Page 49: Rs232 Control Software

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 8.2 RS232 Control Software If the matrix switcher and third-party devices needs to be controlled from PC by an RS232 connection, a RS232 control software should be installed in PC. Here using CommWatch.exe as an example. The icon is shown as below:...

  • Page 50: Rs232 Commands

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 8.3 RS232 Commands When controlling the matrix, the serial port settings for all RS232 commands is: Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none The matrix switcher can be controlled by sending the following RS232 commands: 8.3.1 System Setting...
  • Page 51 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Command Example and Command Description Feedback HDMI OUT 02 Down Scale HDMI OUT 03 Down Scale HDMI OUT 04 Down Scale DS00OFF. HDMI OUT 01 Down Scale OFF! Disable the video resolution down-scaling HDMI OUT 02 Down Scale DS[XX]OFF.
  • Page 52 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Command Example and Command Description Feedback RS232 Remote 03 Control MCU OFF! RS232 Remote 04 Control MCU OFF! RS232 Remote 01 Control MCU OFF! RS232 Remote 02 Control MCU OFF! STA_RS232RCM. Report the RS232 remote-control mode status.
  • Page 53 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Command Example and Command Description Feedback @OUT00. Turn ON Output 01! Turn ON Output 02! Turn on output [XX]. [XX]=00~08. The “[XX]=00” Turn ON Output 03! represents all outputs. @OUT[XX]. Turn ON Output 04! [XX]=01~04, represents HDBT output 1~4.

  • Page 54: Signal Switching

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Command Example and Command Description Feedback Report the connection status of all HDMI input 1 2 3 4 STA_IN. ports. LINK N N N Y OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 Report the connection status of all HDMI and STA_OUT.
  • Page 55 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Command Example and Command Description Response Out 02 In 02! Out 03 In 03! Out 04 In 04! PresetRecall02. Preset 02 Recall: Output 01 Switch To In 02! Local 02 IR Out Switch To...

  • Page 56: Audio Setting

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 8.3.3 Audio Setting Command Example and Command Description Response SPDIF01:04. Select audio source [YY] for SPDIF audio output [XX]. [XX]=00~04, The “[XX]=00” represents all SPDIF audio outputs. [YY]=01~12. [YY] Audio Source [YY] Audio Source...
  • Page 57 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Command Example and Command Description Response Analog Out 01 Volume UnMute! Analog Out 02 Volume UnMute! Analog Out 03 Volume UnMute! Analog Out 04 Volume UnMute! Select audio source [YY] for analog L+R audio ANALOG01:04.

  • Page 58: Hdcp Setting

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 8.3.4 HDCP Setting Command Example and Command Description Response HDCP00MAT. OUT 01 HDCP MAT Display! OUT 02 HDCP MAT Display! OUT 03 HDCP MAT The HDCP content of output [XX] follows the Display! HDCP version of display device.

  • Page 59: Edid Management

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Command Example and Command Description Response OUT 01 HDCP BYPASS! OUT 02 HDCP BYPASS! OUT 03 HDCP BYPASS! OUT 04 HDCP BYPASS! STA_HDCP. Report the HDCP mode of all outputs. OUT 05 HDCP BYPASS!
  • Page 60 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Command Example and Command Description Response Report the EDID data from output [XX]. EDIDGOUT04. [XX]=01~08. EDIDGOUT[XX]. EDIDOUT04: [XX]=01~04, represents HDBT output 1~4. …… [XX]=05~08, represents HDMI output 1~4. Copy the EDID data of output [XX] to input [YY].

  • Page 61: Third-Party Device Control

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 8.3.6 Third-party Device Control Command Description Command Example Send the ASCII command “xxx” to control the /+3/01:123456. far-end third-party device. ⚫ xxx: ASCII string. The “[X]=1~7” represents the baud rate of ⚫ Send the ASCII command third-party device.

  • Page 62: Cec Control

    The “[YY]=01~04” represents the HDBT ⚫ output 1~4. 8.3.7 CEC Control If the input sources, HDBaseT output devices and local HDMI output devices are supports CEC, they can be controlled by sending the following command instead of IR remote. CEC[I/O][AA][BB][CC][DD].
  • Page 63 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher ✓ Control the input source: Command Example and Command Description Response CECI02044400 CECI[AA][BB][CC]00. Confirm operation (Enter). CEC Input 02 Send Success! CECI01044401. CECI[AA][BB][CC]01. UP direction. CEC Input 01 Send Success! CECI01044402. CECI[AA][BB][CC]02. DOWN direction.

  • Page 64: Firmware Upgrade

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 9. Firmware Upgrade Please follow the steps as below to upgrade firmware by the FW port on the rear panel: 1) Prepare the latest two upgrade files and rename them as “08010000.APP” and “08010000.APS” on PC.

  • Page 65: Panel Drawing

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 10. Panel Drawing MENU/ PRESET BACK DOWN 436.4 mm AUDIO MATRIX OUT / ARC IR EYE Matrix Switcher 140 mm HDBaseT Receiver...

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 11. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Bad quality of the connecting Try another high-quality cable. cable. Output image with snowflake. Fail or loose connection. Make sure the connection is good. Check with oscilloscope or...

  • Page 67: Customer Service

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 12. Customer Service The return of a product to our Customer Service implies the full agreement of the terms and conditions hereinafter. There terms and conditions may be changed without prior notice. 1) Warranty The limited warranty period of the product is fixed three years.

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