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ALFAtron ALF-MUH88E User Manual

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  • Page 2 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Preface Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual is for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is only for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage. The functions described in this version are updated till March 2017.
  • Page 3 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To insure 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 ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Contents 1. Introduction ......................... 1 1.1 Brief Introduction ....................1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.3 Package List ...................... 2 2. Product Appearance ....................3 2.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher ................3 2.2 HDBaseT Receiver .................... 5 3. System Connection ..................... 6 3.1 System Applications ..................
  • Page 5 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E 5. Specification ......................30 5.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher ................30 5.2 HDBaseT Receiver ..................31 6. Panel Drawing ......................32 6.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher ................32 6.2 HDBaseT Receiver ..................32 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ................33 8.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E 1. Introduction 1.1 Brief Introduction This Kit is a professional 4K HDBaseT Home Distribution Hub Kit, which consists of a 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher, 7 HDBaseT Receivers and accessories. The 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher is a professional 8x8 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that...

  • Page 7: Package List

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E  Easy installation with rack-mounting design, mounting hardware included  Power Supply : Matrix Unit, AC100V~ 240V; Receivers, PoC 1.3 Package List  1 x 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher (MUH88E)  7 x HDBaseT Receivers (TPHD-70-E-R)  1 x Power cord(Optional) ...

  • Page 8: Product Appearance

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E 2. Product Appearance 2.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Front Panel Name Description ① FIRMWARE Micro USB port for updating firmware  OFF: No power; ② Power Indicator  RED: DC power present or Standby Mode. 8 input selector buttons & 8 green indicators.
  • Page 9 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E deliver HD video, Audio and PoC to the HDBaseT Receiver up to 70m.  1 x HDMI output: Connect an HDMI cable from the Matrix Switcher to the displayer. 7 x IR IN: Connect with IR receiver, fixed IR input ...

  • Page 10: Hdbaset Receiver

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E 2.2 HDBaseT Receiver DC 12V LINK HDCP HDMI OUT IR IN IR OUT Name Description Power  OFF: No power; ① Indicator  RED: DC power present (PoC). ② DC 12V Connect with power supply (PoC). The RJ45 socket has two LED status indicators. Plug in the Pre- installed CAT cable in to the HDBT RJ45 socket.

  • Page 11: System Connection

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E 3. System Connection 3.1 System Applications The new 4K Home Distribution Hub Kit is designed for the residential market delivering HD Video, Audio to 4 zones with total control and simplicity. Usage Precautions: 1) The 4K Home Distribution kit should be installed in a clean and dust free environment.

  • Page 12: Connection Procedure

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E 3.3 Connection Procedure Connect HDMI sources (e.g. DVD) to HDMI input ports of the Matrix Switcher via good quality HDMI cables. Connect the Pre-Installed CAT5e/CAT 6 cable infrastructure to Matrix Switcher and HDBaseT receivers via good quality patch leads.
  • Page 13 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Power Supply HDBaseT Receiver(PoC)

  • Page 14: System Operations

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E 4. System Operations 4.1 IR Control IR Remote Connect an IR receiver to the IR EYE port of the Matrix Switcher, users can control it through the included IR remote. Here is a brief introduction to the IR remote.

  • Page 15: Force Carrier

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Switcher to the source. To convert an input to several outputs: Example: Convert Input 2 to Output 3, 4 and 5 → Press INPUTS 2 + OUTPUTS 3 + OUTPUTS 4 + OUTPUTS 5 To convert an input to all outputs: Example: Input 1 to all Outputs →...

  • Page 16: Control Local Device Remotely

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E IR Remote IR IN CONTROL IR OUT AUDIO OUT PUT IR EYE RS232 TCP/IP 8-SPDIF 1-HDBT 3-HDBT 4-HDBT 5-HDBT 6-HDBT 7-HDBT 8-HDMI INPUTS OUTPUT S Receiver LINK HDCP HDMI OUT IR IN IR OUT TP IN HDTV IR Emitter...

  • Page 17: Rs232 Control

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Receiver connected to IR IN of the receiver is not with carrier.  Multiple to Multiple: (IR Matrix) The 8 “IR OUT” ports and the 7 “IR IN” ports on the far-end receivers make up a 7 x 8 IR matrix.

  • Page 18: Installation/Uninstallation Of Rs232 Control Software

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E D-Sub) to connect the RS232 port to PC, see as below: IR IN IR OUT CONT RO L AUDIO OUT PUT IR EYE RS232 TCP/IP 8-SPDIF 1-HDBT 3-HDBT 4-HDBT 5-HDBT 6-HDBT 7-HDBT 8-HDMI INPUTS OUTP UTS Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software ...

  • Page 19: Rs232 Communication Commands

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Parameter Configuration area Monitoring area, indicates whether the command sent works. Command Sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, baud rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, only then will you be able to send command in Command Sending Area.
  • Page 20 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Command Function Feedback Example Unlock the front panel buttons on the /%Unlock; System Unlock! Matrix. /^Version; Inquire the version of firmware VX.X.X Demo Mode AV:01->01 IR:01->01 Switch to the “demo” mode, convert AV:01->02 input and output in turn like1B1, Demo.
  • Page 21 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Command Function Feedback Example output [x] (X=01~08, Y=01~08) AV:08->01 IR:01->01 Inquire the input channel to the Status. … … output channels one by one. AV:08->08 IR:08->08 Save the present operation to the Save To FY (Y=0- Save[Y]. preset command [Y], ranges from 0 to 9.
  • Page 22 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Command Function Feedback Example Set communication between PC and HDBaseT receiver. ① Y is for RS232 port (connect with RS232 port of HDBaseT receiver) The value of Y is defined into the following meanings (in a given baud rate depended by the value of X): a.
  • Page 23 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Command Function Feedback Example Set the audio part of input port [x] to EDIDPCM[x]. PCM format in EDID database. EDIDPCM1 X=1~8. Get EDID data from output [x] and Hexadecimal EDID EDIDG[x]. display the output port number. data carriage X=1~8.
  • Page 24 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Command Function Feedback Example send EDID file (.bin file). Operations will be invalid after 10 seconds. Gain the current EDID data of input GetInPortEDID[X] [x], [x]=1~8 Gain the embedded EDID data GetIntEDID[x]. ranked x, [x]=1~6 Auto HDCP management, activate %0801.
  • Page 25 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Command Function Feedback Example Under PWOFF mode, check the Port 2: ******** %9942. command which was sent from port 2 when PWOFF to far-end device. Under PWOFF mode, check the Port 3: ******** %9943. command which was sent from port 3 when PWOFF to far-end device.
  • Page 26 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Command Function Feedback Example 01 02 03 04 HDCP Y Y Y N %9973. Check the HDCP status of the inputs. 05 06 07 08 HDCP Y Y Y Y Out 01 02 03 04 HDCP Y Y Y Y Check the HDCP status of the %9974.
  • Page 27 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Command Function Feedback Example All Channel Lock! A-Lock. Lock all channels. All Channel Unlock! A-UnLock. Unlock all channels. Channel 1->1 Unlock! Channel 2->1 Unlock! Channel 3->1 Unlock! … Channel 8->1 Unlock! Lock-Sta. Check the lock status of all channels.

  • Page 28: Tcp/Ip Control

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E 4.3 TCP/IP Control Besides IR control, RS232 control, the Matrix Switcher boasts option TCP/IP port for IP control. Default settings: IP: 192.168.0.178; Subnet Mast: 255.255.255.0; Gateway: 192.168.0.1; Serial Port: 4001. IP& gateway can be changed as you need, Serial Port cannot be changed.

  • Page 29: Gui For Tcp/Ip Control

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E following figure). Set the network segment of the Matrix Switcher to the same as the router’s, then PCs within the LAN are able to control the Matrix Switcher. Internet Router TCP IP Port Follow these steps to connect the devices: Step1.
  • Page 30 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E There are 2 selectable usernames – admin (default password: admin) and user (default password: user). Log in as admin can access more configuration interfaces than user. Enter username and the right password. Here is a brief introduction to the interfaces.
  • Page 31 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Click on control menu to enter setting menu. Label: The name of input and output selection buttons can be modified as you need. Configuration: Set HDCP Compliance status for every input, and manage EDID. Network: Inquire and configure network settings including MAC address, IP address,...

  • Page 32: Gui Update

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Note: Log in as user access main interface only. Users: Display or modify credential settings, front panel lock, and GUI version. GUI Update GUI for 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher supports online update in http://192.168.0.178:100. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log- in settings, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to log in the configuration interface.

  • Page 33: Edid Management

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Select the desired update file and press Apply, it will start upgrading then. 4.4 EDID Management The 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher features EDID management to maintain compatibility between all devices. It can be controlled via EDID learning and EDID invoking.

  • Page 34: Firmware Update Via Usb

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E 4.5 Firmware Update via USB The Matrix Switcher boasts a USB port for online firmware upgrade on the front panel. Follow these steps to upgrade firmware: Step1. Copy the upgrade software and the latest upgrade file (.bin) to PC.

  • Page 35: Specification

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E 5. Specification 5.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Video Input Input 8 HDMI Input Connector Female HDMI Input Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V Differential) Input Impedance 100Ω ( Support 4K@60 4:2:0 & HDCP2.2 and is backward HDMI Standard compatible with all previous standards.

  • Page 36: Hdbaset Receiver

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E 7 IR IN 1 IR EYE 1 TCP/IP (female RJ45) 1 RS232 (3-pin pluggable terminal block) Panel Control Front panel buttons RS232 Control 3-pin pluggable terminal block Extended IR receiver TCP/IP Control Web-based GUI General Power Supply AC100-240V~, 50/60Hz...

  • Page 37: Panel Drawing

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E 6. Panel Drawing 6.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 23.0 mm 436.4 mm IR IN CONT ROL I R OUT AUDIO OUT PUT IR EYE RS2 32 TCP/IP 8-SPDIF 1-HDBT 3 -HDBT 4- HDBT 5- HDBT 6-HDBT 7-HDBT 8- HDMI...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables not be connected correctly connected correctly Color losing or no video or it may be broken. and in working condition. signal output Make sure the connection...
  • Page 39 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E Change for another HDMI EDID management does The HDMI cable is broken cable which is in good not work normally at the output end. working condition. Switch again. Manage the EDID data display does manually make There is a blank screen on...

  • Page 40: After-Sales Service

    ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E 8. After-sales Service If there appear some problems when running the device, please check and deal with the problems reference to this user manual. 1) Product Limited Warranty: We warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years, which starts from the first day the product leaves warehouse (check the SN mark on the product).
  • Page 41 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E 1. 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 42 ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E warranty: 1.10.1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition.; or 1.10.2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed...

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