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- Page 1 ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY ALF-MUH88TP-N 8x8 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher All Rights Reserved Version: MUH88TP-N V1.1...
- Page 2 ALF-MUH88TP-N 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 the real product. This manual is only for operational instruction, please contact the local distributor for maintenance assistance.
- Page 3 ALF-MUH88TP-N 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 possible future shipment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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 ................6 3.2 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel ................ - Page 5 ALF-MUH88TP-N 6.5 RS232 Control ....................30 6.6 Access Setting ....................31 6.7 Interface Setting ....................32 6.8 Network Setting ....................33 6.9 GUI Upgrade ....................34 7. IR Control ........................35 7.1 IR Remote Control.................... 35 7.2 IR Pass-through Control ................... 36 7.2.1 Control Local Input Device from Remote ..........
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Page 6: Product Introduction
ALF-MUH88TP-N 1. Product Introduction The ALF-MUH88TP-N matrix is an eight-input by eight-output HDBaseT and HDMI matrix with HDCP 2.2 and supports video up to 4K/UHD@60Hz. It transmits 4K video distances of up to 131 feet (40 meters) and 1080p video distances of up to 230 feet (70 meters) over a single CAT6 Ethernet cable. -
Page 7: Package List
ALF-MUH88TP-N 1.2 Package List 1x MUH88TP-N 8x8 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 2x Mounting Ears with 6 Screws 4x Plastic Cushions with 4 Screws 1x IR Receiver HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 8x IR Remote 1x RS232 Cable (3-pin to DB9) 16x 3-pin Terminal Blocks... -
Page 8: Specification
ALF-MUH88TP-N 2. Specification 2.1 Matrix Switcher Video Input Input (8) HDMI Input Connector (8) Type-A female HDMI HDMI Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10,1080p 3D Video Output Output (8) HDBaseT, (8) HDMI Output Connector (8) RJ45, (8) Type-A female HDMI Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10, 1080p 3D. -
Page 9: Hdbaset Receiver
ALF-MUH88TP-N Output Load Capability L+R: 1KΩ and higher (Supports 10x paralleled 10KΩ loads). Stereo Channel Separation >70dB@1KHz. Noise Level L+R: -80dB; SPDIF: -90dB Control Part (8) IR IN, (1) IR ALL IN, (8) IR OUT, (1) IR ALL OUT, (1) IR EYE,... - Page 10 ALF-MUH88TP-N 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) > 85dB, 20Hz-20 kHz bandwidth Crosstalk Isolation >...
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Page 11: Panel Description
ALF-MUH88TP-N 3. Panel Description 3.1 Matrix Switcher Front Panel INPUT 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: Matrix Switcher Rear Panel
ALF-MUH88TP-N 3.2 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel RS232 IR EYE TCP/IP ALL IN ALL OUT ① INPUT: Eight type-A female HDMI input ports to connect HDMI sources. ② AUDIO MATRIX OUT/ARC: Eight 3-pin terminal blocks and eight Toslink connectors to connect speakers or amplifiers for HDMI input audio de-embedding or HDBaseT output audio de-embedding. -
Page 13: Receiver Front And Rear Panel
ALF-MUH88TP-N ⑦ IR OUT: 1~8: Eight 3.5mm jacks to connect eight IR emitters to send the IR signal received from the corresponding HDBaseT receivers. ALL OUT: 3.5mm jack to connect the IR emitter to send the IR signal received from all HDBaseT receivers. - Page 14 ALF-MUH88TP-N CAT6 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. ⑪ DC 24V: DC connector for the power adapter connection. If the...
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Page 15: System Connection
ALF-MUH88TP-N 4. System Connection 4.1 Usage Precaution Ensure all components and accessories included before installation. System should be installed in a clean environment with appropriate temperature and humidity. All power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and safe. -
Page 16: Button Control
ALF-MUH88TP-N 5. Button Control The ALF-MUH88TP-N matrix switcher can be controlled via the front panel buttons. Whenever a command is accepted, the indicators of all the buttons pressed will blink three times then indicators will go off. If the command fails, the indicators will go off immediately without blinking. -
Page 17: Panel Button Locking/Unlocking
ALF-MUH88TP-N 5.2 Panel Button Locking/Unlocking: HDBT Matrix System Locked Press and hold at least three seconds. HDBT Matrix System Unlocked Press and hold to unlock. 5.3 Status Information Inquiry: Status Info < EDID Management Press Press enter status information tab. -
Page 18: Edid Management
ALF-MUH88TP-N Report the connection status of all HDMI loop output ports. Y means the corresponding output port is connected to a display device, N means there is no connection between the output port and display device. 9~16=HDMI loop output 1~8. - Page 19 ALF-MUH88TP-N 1 2 3 4 Learn HDBT OUT 2 Press to confirm. 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. Select Learn HDMI OUT Press to confirm.
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Page 20: Audio Setting
ALF-MUH88TP-N built-in EDID to be invoked Press INPUT 1 and 2. Press to confirm. 5.5 Audio Setting The matrix switcher provides eight analog L+R audio output ports and eight 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 21 ALF-MUH88TP-N Example: Select the HDMI input 2 audio source for the analog L+R output 2. Press Press to select AUDIO Setting. AUDIO Setting < IP Address Press to enter the tab. Press select L+R OUT 2. Press Press L+R OUT 2 In2 Breakout <...
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Page 22: Preset Setting
ALF-MUH88TP-N 5.6 Preset Setting: Press PRESET button to save the current switching routing or to load the saved layout preset. Note: The matrix switcher supports nine presets, but only preset 1~4 can be saved and recalled by button control. Please manage other preset by GUI control or RS232 control. -
Page 23: Ip Address Inquiry
ALF-MUH88TP-N 5.7 IP Address Inquiry AUDIO Setting IP Address < Press Press to select IP Address Press... -
Page 24: Gui Control
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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 Port Number: 4001 Type 192.168.0.178 in the internet browser, it will enter the below log-in webpage: Username: admin... -
Page 25: Signal Switching
ALF-MUH88TP-N 6.1 Signal Switching Use the 8x8 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 1 column, directs input 1 to output 1. -
Page 26: Audio Setting
ALF-MUH88TP-N 6.2 Audio Setting Audio Source Selection • There are sixteen audio sources that can be selected for eight analog L+R audio output ports, and twenty-four audio sources that can be selected for eight digital SPDIF output ports. - Page 27 ALF-MUH88TP-N L+R Output Audio Volume Control • Adjust L+R output audio volume by the volume bar and the three buttons on the right side.
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Page 28: Configuration
ALF-MUH88TP-N 6.3 Configuration 6.3.1 Down-scaling • Enable/disable video resolution down-scaling function of HDMI output 1~8 ports. When enabling down-scaling, the 4K input can be automatically down scaled to 1080p output for compatibility with 1080p display which is connected to the HDMI... -
Page 29: Hdcp Setting
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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 version of HDMI output is HDCP 1.4 for broader Active (Default) video solution. -
Page 30: Edid Copy
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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 31: Edid Setting
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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 32: Cec Control
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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 33 ALF-MUH88TP-N 2) HDBT Output Device Control Select one or several HDBaseT output devices to be controlled, and then press the function buttons.
- Page 34 ALF-MUH88TP-N 3) HDMI Output Device Control Select one or several HDMI output devices to be controlled, and then press the function buttons.
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Page 35: Rs232 Control
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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 36: Access Setting
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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 been made. -
Page 37: Interface Setting
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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 38: Network Setting
ALF-MUH88TP-N 6.8 Network Setting Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. -
Page 39: Gui Upgrade
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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. After that, click Administration in the source menu to get to Upload Firmware as shown below: Select the update file and click Apply button, and then it will start upgrade process. -
Page 40: Ir Control
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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 EYE port on the rear panel to connect an external IR receiver for IR local control. -
Page 41: Ir Pass-Through Control
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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... - Page 42 ALF-MUH88TP-N Control local input device through IR ALL OUT port The emitter can be connected to the IR ALL OUT port on the matrix switcher to control all local input devices. In this case, the IR receiver must be connected to the IR IN port...
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Page 43: Control Remote Output Device From Local
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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 44 ALF-MUH88TP-N 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 45: Rs232 Control
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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
ALF-MUH88TP-N 8.1.2 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
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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., projector) to the RS232 port of the determined HDBaseT... -
Page 48: Control The Local Third-Party Device From Remote
ALF-MUH88TP-N 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 (1 in the diagram below). Next, connect a PC to the RS232 port of the HDBaseT receiver with 3-pin to DB9 RS232 Cable, then connect a third-party device (e.g., projector) to the RS232 port of matrix switcher. -
Page 49: Rs232 Control Software
ALF-MUH88TP-N 8.2 RS232 Control Software If the matrix switcher and third-party devices needs to be controlled from PC via an RS232 connection, an RS232 control software should be installed on the PC. Here CommWatch.exe is used as an example. The icon is shown below:... -
Page 50: Rs232 Commands
ALF-MUH88TP-N 8.3 RS232 Commands When controlling the matrix, the serial port settings for all RS232 commands are: 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 ALF-MUH88TP-N Command Example and Command Description Feedback HDMI OUT 02 Down Scale … … HDMI OUT 08 Down Scale DS00OFF. HDMI OUT 01 Down Scale Disable the video resolution down-scaling OFF! DS[XX]OFF. function of HDMI output [XX]. [XX]=00~08. The … …...
- Page 52 ALF-MUH88TP-N Command Example and Command Description Feedback MCU OFF! … … RS232 Remote 08 Control MCU OFF! IRRCM00ON. Enable the IR remote-control mode for HDBT IR Remote 01 Control MCU output [XX] that the matrix switcher can be controlled by the IR remote at the far-end IR Remote 02 Control MCU IRRCM[XX]ON.
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Page 53: Signal Switching
ALF-MUH88TP-N Command Example and Command Description Feedback Turn ON Output 02! … … Turn ON Output 16! GUI Or RS232 Query Status: HDBaseT Matrix MUH88TP-N V1.0.0 Power ON! HDBT Power ON! STA. Report all system status. Front Panel UnLock! Local RS232 Baud rate Is 9600! GUI_IP:192.168.0.178! - Page 54 ALF-MUH88TP-N Command Example and Command Description Response Output 02 Switch to in 02! Output 03 Switch to in 03! … … Output 08 Switch to in 08! Switch far-end IR IN [YY] to local IR OUT [XX]. IR01:03. IR[XX]: [YY].
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Page 55: Audio Setting
ALF-MUH88TP-N Command Example and Command Description Response Preset 01 Sta: Out 01 In 01! Out 02 In 01! Out 03 In 01! … … Out 08 In 01! 8.3.3 Audio Setting Command Example and Command Description Response Select audio source [YY] for SPDIF audio output SPDIF01:04. - Page 56 ALF-MUH88TP-N Command Example and Command Description Response AVOLUME01:UM. AVOLUME01:05. AVOLUME01:100. [YY] Description Analog Out 01 Volume 61! Volume Up … … Volume down Analog Out 08 Volume 61! Mute Analog Out 01 Volume Unmute Mute! 00~100 Volume value … …...
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Page 57: Hdcp Setting
ALF-MUH88TP-N 8.3.4 HDCP Setting Command Example and Command Description Response HDCP00MAT. The HDCP content of output [XX] follows the OUT 01 HDCP MAT HDCP version of display device. Display! [XX]=00~16. … … HDCP[XX]MAT. [XX]=00, represents all outputs. OUT 15 HDCP MAT [XX]=01~08, represents HDBT output 1~8. -
Page 58: Edid Management
ALF-MUH88TP-N 8.3.5 EDID Management Command Example and Command Description Response All Input EDID Set Default! EDIDMInit. Reset factory default EDID to all input ports. Upgrade the EDID data of the input port [XX]. EDIDUpgrade01. [XX]=00~08, U. EDIDUpgradeU. [XX]=00, represents all inputs. -
Page 59: Third-Party Device Control
ALF-MUH88TP-N Command Example and Command Description Response [XX]=00~08. Input 01 EDID From 01 [XX]=00, represents all inputs. Internal EDID! [XX]=01~08, represents HDMI input 1~8. Input 02 EDID From 01 Internal EDID! … … Input 07 EDID From 01 Internal EDID! -
Page 60: Cec Control
ALF-MUH88TP-N [X]=6, the baud rate is 57600 1 port. [X]=7, the baud rate is 115200 The “[YY]=00” represents all HDBT outputs. The “[YY]=01~08” represents the HDBT output 1~8. When power off the matrix switcher, CMDOFF/+3/01:123456. automatically send ASCII command “xxx” to power off far-end third-party device. - Page 61 ALF-MUH88TP-N 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. CEC Input 01 Send Success! CECI03044403.
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Page 62: Firmware Upgrade
ALF-MUH88TP-N 9. Firmware Upgrade Please follow the below steps to upgrade firmware via 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 the switcher to the PC with USB cable. -
Page 63: Panel Drawing
ALF-MUH88TP-N 10. Panel Drawing INPUT MENU/ PRESET BACK DOWN 436.6 mm RS232 IR EYE TCP/IP ALL IN ALL OUT ALF-MUH88TP-N Matrix Switcher 140 mm ALF-TPBHD70-R HDBaseT Receiver... -
Page 64: Troubleshooting & Maintenance
ALF-MUH88TP-N 11. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Bad quality of connecting Try a high-quality cable. Output image with cable. “snowflakes”. Failed or loose connection. Ensure the connection is secured. Check with oscilloscope or No signal at the input / output multimeter if there is any signal at the end. -
Page 65: After-Sales Service
ALF-MUH88TP-N 12. After-Sales Service Should you experience problems using the ALF-MUH88TP-N, please note that any transport costs of the equipment to the distributor are borne by the user during the warranty. 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 of purchase. - Page 66 ALF-MUH88TP-N Warranty Limited warranty in respect of Alfatron Products Only 1.1 This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product. 1.2 Should warranty service be required, proof of purchase must be presented to the Company. The serial number on the product must be clearly visible and not have been tampered with in any way whatsoever.
- Page 67 ALF-MUH88TP-N 1.9 A 7 (seven) year limited warranty is given on the aforesaid product where used correctly according to the Company’s instructions, and only with the use of the Company’s components. 1.10 The Company will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three...
- Page 68 ALF-MUH88TP-N months of delivery. 1.16 If delivery is not refused, and the Customer does not notify the Company accordingly, the Customer may not reject the goods and the Company shall have no liability and the Customer shall pay the price as if the goods had been delivered in accordance with the Agreement.
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