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User Manual NPG-MX44E-H2 KIT 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers All Rights Reserved Version: NPG-MX44E-H2 KIT_2020V1.0...
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4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 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.
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4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 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 for possible future shipment Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 1. Introduction The NPG-MX44E-H2 is a professional 4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix Switcher with audio breakout. It includes 4 HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI outputs and 3 CATx extension outputs with a HDMI loop out. HDMI signal is extended up to 70m over single CATx cable. All the HDMI outputs support down-scaling function.
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 1.2.2 Receiver 3x NPG-EX60R-H2 3x Velcro Strip Note: Please contact your distributor immediately if any damage or defect in the components is found.
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 2. Specification Video Video Input (4) HDMI Input Connector (4) Type-A female HDMI HDMI Input Resolution Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR Video Output (3) CATx, (2) HDMI Output Connector (3) RJ45, (2) Type-A female HDMI HDMI Output Resolution Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10 CATx Output distance...
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4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers Net Weight 1.6kg Receiver Input (1) CATx IN Input Connector (1) RJ45 Output (1) DISPLAY Output Connector (1) 19-pin type-A female HDMI Control (1) IR IN, (1) IR OUT Control Connector (2) 3.5mm mini jacks General Video Resolution Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR 10...
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4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers Video Resolution Down-scaling: The matrix supports video resolution downscaling on HDMI outputs. 4K (4096x2160/3840x2160) input can be automatically degraded to 1080p output for compatibility with 1080p display, shown in the below chart. Input Output Resolution Refresh...
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 3. Panel Description 3.1 Matrix Front Panel Name Description Illuminates green when device powered on; Power Indicator ① Turns red in standby mode. Long press more than 3 seconds to lock/ unlock the front panel buttons. Lock Button &...
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 3.2 Matrix Rear Panel Name Description INPUTS 4 HDMI inputs, connects with HDMI sources. ① 3 IR inputs and 1 IR all-in, work with the receivers to support IR pass-through. IR IN ② 1 IR EYE input, connects with external IR receiver for using the IR remote to control the Matrix Switcher.
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 3.3 Receiver Front and Rear Panel Name Description Type-A female HDMI port to connect HDMI display DISPLAY ① device. RJ45 port to connect the CATx OUT port of transmitter by CATx cable. It supports 12V PoC and the receiver can be powered from the transmitter.
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 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 safe.
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 5. Panel Button Control 5.1 I/O Connection Switching The front panel features eight output selection buttons, each one has 4 input indicators. Press the button to toggle from input 1 to input 4. If the HDMI input is selected, the corresponding indicator will turn green.
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 6. IR Remote Control The Matrix Switcher features one IR EYE port on rear panel to receive IR signal from IR remote to enable IR control. ① Standby button: Press it to enter/ exit standby mode. ②...
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 7. GUI Control The matrix switcher can be controlled by web GUI via TCP/IP port. 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...
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 7.1 Switching Tab 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 1 column, directs input 1 to output 1.
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 7.3 Configuration Tab Turn on or off PoC for 1-CATx ~ 3-CATx output port. HDCP...
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4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers HDCP setting for 4 outputs. EDID Copy Copy the EDID of the selected output device to one or more input source device. EDID Setting...
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4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers Select the compatible built-in EDID for the selected input source. Upload user-defined EDID by the below steps: 1) Prepare the EDID file (.bin) on the control PC. 2) Select the User-defined. 3) Click the box , and then select the EDID file (.bin) according the tooltip.
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 7.4 CEC Tab If the input source devices, HDMI output display devices support CEC, they can be controlled via the following CEC interface. Input Source Device Control Select one input source device to be controlled, and then press function buttons. Note: It can not control two or more input source devices simultaneously.
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4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers Output Display Device Control Select one output device to be controlled, and then press function buttons. Note: It can not control two or more output devices simultaneously.
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 7.5 RS232 Tab ASCII or HEX command format can be selected. Baud Rate: Supports 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200. Command Ending: NULL, CR, LF or CR+LF can be chosen. Command: Type the command in this box to control the third-party device which is connected to the RS232 port of the switcher.
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 7.7 Network Tab Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 7.9 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 desired update file and press Apply, it will start upgrading then.
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 8. RS232 Control 8.1 RS232 Control Software Installation Copy the control software file to the computer connected with NPG- MX44E-H2. Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 8.2 Basic Settings Firstly, connect NPG-MX44E-H2 with necessary input devices and output devices.
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers reliable RS232 control. 8.3 RS232 Communication Commands & Case-sensitive. “[“, “]” in the commands are for easy recognition only and not necessary in real operations. Other symbols including “.”, “,”, “/”, “%”, “;”, “^”. are parts of the commands.
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4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers Command Function Feedback Example [xx]=00, 04~05. xx=04 4th output port, 05 is the HDMI loop out of third output. xx=00, means all output ports. Disable HDMI 5V of output port. [xx]=00, 04~05. Turn OFF Output 04! $OUT[xx].
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers Command Function Feedback Example [xx]=00~03. xx=01~03 is the number of CATx output port,. xx=00, means all CATx output ports. 8.3.3 Query Commands Command Function Feedback Example GetGuiIP. Query GUI IP GUI_IP:192.168.0.178! SetGuiIP:xxx. Set GUI IP SetGuiIP:192.168.0.178! xxx.xxx.xxx.
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4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers Command Function Feedback Example OUT 01 HDCP MAT Display! OUT 02 HDCP MAT Query current using HDCP model of Display! all output ports. OUT 03 HDCP MAT STA_HDCP. 01-04 represents output port 1-4. Display! 05 represents HDMI loopout of third OUT 04 HDCP MAT...
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers Command Function Feedback Example Preset 02 Recall: Output 01 Switch To In Output 02 Switch To In PresetRecall[ Scene recall xx]. Output 03 Switch To In Output 04 Switch To In 8.3.4 Lock/unlock Commands Command Function Feedback Example...
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers Command Function Feedback Example xx=01~04 is the number of output port, 05 represents HDMI loopout of third output. if the xx=00, it means all output ports. Output HDCP follows the display. [xx] =00~05, OUT 01 HDCP MAT xx=01~04 is the number of output HDCP[xx]MAT.
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4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers Command Function Feedback Example Note: It can user-defined only one built-in EDID, after finishing it, machine still use previous built-in EDID. When received commands, machine will remind EDID file (.bin) to send within 10 seconds. Note: In order to guarantee the data to be normal received, need to disconnect all CATx output...
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers Command Function Feedback Example [X]= 1--2400;2--4800;3--9600; 4--19200;5--38400;6--57600; 7--115200. [YYY] means the data you want to send. Query EDID status of Input port. [xx]=00~04, xx=01~04 is the number of input port, if the xx=00, it means all input ports.
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4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers CEC[I/O][AA][BB][CC][DD]. The “[I]” represents the input port. The “[O]” represents the output port. The “[AA]” represents the port number. The HDMI input ports are 01~04. The HDMI output ports are 04~05. 05 means the HDMI loop out of third output. The “[AA]”...
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 9. Firmware Upgrade Please follow the steps as below to upgrade firmware by the RS232 port on the rear panel: 1) Prepare the latest upgrade file and rename it as “08010000.APP” on PC. 2) Power off the switcher, and connect the RS232 port of switcher to the PC with a suitable cable, make sure the RS232 port works normally (Baud Rate: 115200).
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 10. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables are not be connected correctly or connected correctly and in Color losing or no it may be broken. working condition.
4x4 HDMI V2.0 Matrix with 3 Receivers 11. 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 3 (three) years.
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