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TMX44PRO AVK
The TMX44PRO AVK is a professional 4x4 HDMI 2.0
HDBaseT matrix Kit. The kit includes the matrix
switcher with four receivers. The matrix is a 4 input
by 4 output HDBaseT and HDMI matrix with a built
in audio matrix. It features HDCP 2.2 and up to
4K/UHD@60Hz video support. It transmits 4K video
to distances up to 40 meters and 1080p video to
distances up to 70 meters over a single CATx
Ethernet cable.
Features
4x4 HDBaseT matrix switcher with
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audio matrix.
Fully compliant with the HDMI 2.0
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and HDCP 2.2.
Supports HDMI resolution up to
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4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10.
Features four mirrored HDMI outputs
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for four HDBaseT outputs.
The four HDBaseT outputs support
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24V PoC, allowing the receivers to
draw their power from the matrix
switcher over the HDBaseT cable.
Volume adjustment for analog L+R
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audio
Controllable via front panel buttons,
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RS232 local and pass-through, IR ,
and TCP/IP (built-in GUI)
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CEC Control
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- Page 1 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10. Features four mirrored HDMI outputs ▪ for four HDBaseT outputs. The TMX44PRO AVK is a professional 4x4 HDMI 2.0 The four HDBaseT outputs support HDBaseT matrix Kit. The kit includes the matrix ▪ 24V PoC, allowing the receivers to switcher with four receivers.
- Page 2 TMX44PRO AVK PLEASE READ THIS PRODUCT MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual is only for operation instruction only, and is not to be used in a maintenance capacity. The functions described in this version are current as at December, 2019.
- Page 3 TMX44PRO AVK SAFETY OPERATION GUIDE In order to guarantee the reliable operation of the equipment and safety of the user, please abide by the following procedures in installation, use and maintenance: 1. The system must be earthed properly. Please do not use two blade plugs and ensure the AC power supply ranges from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz to 60Hz.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Product Introduction ..................1.1 Features ......................1.2 What’s in the Box ..……………………………………………………………………2 Product Appearance of the TMX44PRO AVK ............3 Matrix Switcher Front Panel ................3.1 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel ................3.2 Receiver Front and Rear Panel ................ 3.3 System Connection .................... - Page 5 TMX44PRO AVK RS232 Control Connection ................8.1 Matrix Switcher Local Control ..............8.1.1 Control the Matrix Switcher Remotely ............ 8.1.2 Control the Remote Third-party Device from Local ........ 8.1.3 Control a Local Third-party Device from Remote ........8.1.4 RS232 Control Software .................. 8.2 RS232 Commands ...................
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Page 6: Introduction
1. Introduction 1.1 Product Introduction The TMX44PRO AVK is a professional 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT matrix switcher Kit with four receivers. The matrix is a 4 input by 4 output HDBaseT and HDMI matrix with a built in audio matrix. It features HDCP 2.2 and up to 4K/UHD@60Hz video support. -
Page 7: What's In The Box
2. What’s in the Box ▪ 1x TMX44PRO AV 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT matrix switcher ▪ 2x Mounting Ears with 6 Screws ▪ 4x Plastic Cushions with 4 Screws ▪ 1x AVGear IR Receiver 12V HDBaseT Matrix ▪ 1x IR Remote Switcher ▪... -
Page 8: Product Appearance Of The Tmx44Pro Avk
TMX44PRO AVK 3. Product Appearance of the TMX44PRO AVK 3.1 Matrix Switcher Front Panel MENU PRESET BACK DOWN TMX44PRO AV Name Description ① LCD Screen Presents real-time operation status. ▪ RED: standby mode; ② Power LED ▪ GREEN: powered on. -
Page 9: Matrix Switcher Rear Panel
TMX44PRO AVK 3.2 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel AUDIO MATRIX OUT / ARC IR REC No. Name Description Four type-A female HDMI input ports to connect HDMI ① INPUTS sources. ▪ 1~4: Four 3.5mm jacks to connect four IR receivers. Each IR input is associated with the respective HDBaseT output and cannot be switched separately. -
Page 10: Receiver Front And Rear Panel
TMX44PRO AVK Power port to connect an AC 100V~240V power with the ⑧ AC100V~240V power cord. ⑨ GROUND Connect to earth to ensure the unit is well grounded. 3.3 Receiver Front and Rear Panel HDMI Out Audio Breakout HDCP LINK... -
Page 11: System Connection
TMX44PRO AVK 4. System Connection 4.1 Usage Precautions ▪ System should be installed in a clean environment with temperature and humidity maintained to within equipment specifications. ▪ All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated and safe. -
Page 12: System Operations
TMX44PRO AVK 5. System Operations 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 13: Status Information Inquiry
TMX44PRO AVK 5.3 Status Information Inquiry Status Info < EDID Management Press Press enter status information tab. Press navigation buttons to check the previous or next item respectively. LCD Screen Description Report the signal switching status. Report the connection status of all HDMI input ports. -
Page 14: Edid Management
TMX44PRO AVK 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 15: Audio Setting
TMX44PRO AVK 5 (Default) 4K@60Hz HDR 4K@60Hz HDR MultiCH User Custom Example: Input 1 and 2 invoke the built-in EDID data: 4K@30Hz HDR 2CH. Learn HDMI OUT PRESS INPUT KEY Built-in EDID < 1080P 2CH < Select Built-in EDID Press to confirm. -
Page 16: Preset Setting
TMX44PRO AVK L+R Output Audio Volume Control ⚫ Example: Set the audio volume of L+R OUT 2 port. AUDIO Setting < IP Address Press Press to select AUDIO Setting. Press L+R OUT 2 L+R OUT 2 < to enter the tab. -
Page 17: Gui Control
TMX44PRO AVK 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: Username: admin Password: admin Type the user name and password, and then click Login to enter the section for video switching. -
Page 18: Signal Switching
TMX44PRO AVK 6.1 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 19: Audio Setting
TMX44PRO AVK 6.2 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. L+R Output Audio Volume Control ⚫... -
Page 20: Configuration
TMX44PRO AVK 6.3 Configuration 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 port.Significiant quality loss may occur with this downscaling conversion and it is... -
Page 21: Hdcp Setting
TMX44PRO AVK 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 22: Edid Copy
TMX44PRO AVK 6.3.3 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 23: Edid Setting
TMX44PRO AVK 6.3.4 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. 2) Select one or several input ports. Press ALL to select all input ports. -
Page 24: Cec Control
TMX44PRO AVK 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 25 TMX44PRO AVK 2) HDBT Output Device Control Select one or several HDBaseT output devices to be controlled, and then press ⚫ function buttons. 3) HDMI Output Device Control Select one or several HDMI output devices to be controlled, and then press ⚫...
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Page 26: Rs232 Control
TMX44PRO AVK 6.5 RS232 Control Send RS232 commands to control third-party devices which are connected to the ⚫ 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. -
Page 27: Access Setting
TMX44PRO AVK 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 28: Interface Setting
TMX44PRO AVK 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 29: Network Settings
TMX44PRO AVK 6.8 Network Settings Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). ⚫ Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. ⚫... -
Page 30: Graphic User Interface Upgrade
TMX44PRO AVK 6.9 Graphic User Interface 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 31: Ir Control
TMX44PRO AVK 7. IR Control 7.1 IR Remote Control The matrix switcher has a built-in IR sensor on the front panel for receiving IR control signal from IR remote. In addition, it also provides IR REC port on the rear panel to connect an external IR receiver for IR local control. -
Page 32: Ir Pass-Through Control
TMX44PRO AVK 7.2 IR Pass-through Control The matrix switcher supports bi-directional IR pass-through, allowing the devices to be controlled by both source and destination ends. This section provides connection and switching examples to illustrate possible configurations. 7.2.1 Control Local Input Device from Remote The same basic principle applies when controlling the local input device from the remote location. - Page 33 TMX44PRO AVK Control local input device through IR ALL OUT port ⚫ 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...
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Page 34: Control Remote Output Device From Local
TMX44PRO AVK 7.2.2 Control Remote Output Device from Local The remote displays can be controlled from the local matrix switcher location. 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... - Page 35 TMX44PRO AVK Control remote device through IR ALL IN port ⚫ 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...
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Page 36: Rs232 Control
TMX44PRO AVK 8. RS232 Control 8.1. RS232 Control Connection 8.1.1 Matrix Switcher Local Control To control the matrix switcher from a local control system or PC, the 3-pin to DB9 RS232 Cable is used to connect between the matrix and PC. The connection... -
Page 37: Control The Matrix Switcher Remotely
TMX44PRO AVK 8.1.2 Control the Matrix Switcher Remotely 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... -
Page 38: Control The Remote Third-Party Device From Local
TMX44PRO AVK 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 39: Control A Local Third-Party Device From Remote
TMX44PRO AVK 8.1.4 Control a 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 40: Rs232 Control Software
TMX44PRO AVK 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 below:... -
Page 41: Rs232 Commands
TMX44PRO AVK 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 42 TMX44PRO AVK Command Example and Command Description Feedback HDMI OUT 04 Down Scale DS00OFF. HDMI OUT 01 Down Scale Disable the video resolution OFF! down-scaling function of HDMI OUT 02 Down Scale DS[XX]OFF. HDMI output [XX]. OFF! [XX]=00~04. The “[XX]=00”...
- Page 43 TMX44PRO AVK Command Example and Command Description Feedback Enable the IR remote-control IR Remote 01 Control MCU mode for HDBT output [XX] that the matrix switcher can IR Remote 02 Control MCU be controlled by the IR remote at the far-end IR Remote 03 Control MCU HDBaseT receivers’...
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Page 44: Signal Switching
TMX44PRO AVK Command Example and Command Description Feedback Turn ON Output 04! Turn ON Output 05! Turn ON Output 06! Turn ON Output 07! Turn ON Output 08! GUI Or RS232 Query Status: HDBaseT Matrix TMX44PRO AV V1.0.0 Power ON! STA. - Page 45 TMX44PRO AVK Command Example and Command Description Response IR Follow Video ON! Local 01 IR Out Switch To Remote 01 IR IN! Local 02 IR Out Switch To STA_IR. Report IR switching status. Remote 02 IR IN! Local 03 IR Out Switch To...
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Page 46: Audio Setting
TMX44PRO AVK 8.3.3 Audio Setting Command Command Description Example and 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. Audio Audio [YY] [YY] Source Source Out3 Breakout Breakout SPDIF Out 01 Out4 SPDIF[XX]:[YY]. - Page 47 TMX44PRO AVK Command Command Description Example and Response Select audio source [YY] for analog L+R audio output [XX]. [XX]=00~04, The “[XX]=00” represents all L+R audio outputs. [YY]=01~08. ANALOG01:04. [YY] Audio [YY] Audio Source Source Out1 ANALOG[XX]:[Y Breakout Breakout Out2 Breakout...
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Page 48: Hdcp Setting
TMX44PRO AVK 8.3.4 HDCP Setting Command Example and Command Description Response HDCP00MAT. The HDCP content of output OUT 01 HDCP MAT Display! [XX] follows the HDCP version of display device. OUT 02 HDCP MAT Display! [XX]=00~08. OUT 03 HDCP MAT Display! HDCP[XX]MAT [XX]=00, represents all outputs. -
Page 49: Edid Management
TMX44PRO AVK 8.3.5 EDID Management Command Example Command Description and Response Reset factory default EDID to all All Input EDID Set EDIDMInit. input ports. Default! Upgrade the EDID data of the EDIDUpgrade01. input port [XX]. EDIDUpgradeU. [XX]=00~04, U. [XX]=00, represents all inputs. - Page 50 TMX44PRO AVK Command Example Command Description and Response Copy the EDID data of output [XX] to input [YY]. [XX]=01~08, [YY]=00~04. [XX]=01~04, represents HDBT output 1~4. Input 01 EDID Upgrade OK By 04 EXT EDID! [XX]=05~08, represents HDMI output 1~4. [YY]=00, represents all inputs.
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Page 51: Third-Party Device Control
TMX44PRO AVK 8.3.6 Third-party Device Control Command Description Command Example Send the ASCII command “xxx” to /+3/01:123456. control the far-end third-party device. xxx: ASCII string. ⚫ The “[X]=1~7” represents the baud ⚫ Send the ASCII rate of third-party device. command “123456.” to... -
Page 52: Cec Control
TMX44PRO AVK [X]=6, the baud rate is 57600 of connecting the HDBT output 1 port. [X]=7, the baud rate is 115200 The “[YY]=00” represents all HDBT ⚫ outputs. 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 support CEC, they can be controlled by sending the following command instead of via IR remote. - Page 53 TMX44PRO AVK CECI0204446C. CECI[AA][BB][CC]6C. Power off. CEC Input 02 Send Success! ✓ Control the output display device: Command Example and Command Description Response CECO05404441. CECO[AA][BB][CC]41. Volume up. CEC Output 05 Send Success! CECO05404442. CECO[AA][BB][CC]42. Volume down. CEC Output 05 Send Success! CECO05404443.
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Page 54: Specifications
TMX44PRO AVK 9. Specifications 9.1 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 55 TMX44PRO AVK L+R: 1KΩ and higher (Supports 10x paralleled 10KΩ Output Load Capability loads). Stereo Channel >70dB@1KHz. Separation Noise Level L+R: -80dB; SPDIF: -90dB Control Part (4) IR IN, (1) IR ALL IN, (4) IR OUT, (1) IR ALL OUT,...
- Page 56 TMX44PRO AVK 2.0Vrms ± 0.5dB. 2V = 16dB headroom above -10dBV Max Output Level (316mV) nominal consumer line level signal < 0.05% (-80dB), 20Hz – 20KHz bandwidth, 1KHz sine THD+N at 0dBFS level (or max level) > 85dB, 20Hz-20 kHz bandwidth >...
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Page 57: Firmware Upgrade
TMX44PRO AVK 10. 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. 2) Power off the switcher, and connect the FW port of switcher to the PC with USB cable. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting & Maintenance
TMX44PRO AVK 11. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Bad quality of the Try another high-quality connecting cable. cable. Output image with video snow. Make sure the connection is Failed or loose connection. good. Check with oscilloscope or No signal at the input / multimeter if there is any output end.
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