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User Manual MUH88TPR2-N 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher All Rights Reserved Version: MUH88TPR2-N_2015V1.0...
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Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent of PTN Electronics Limited. FCC Statement This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time. Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes. PTN Electronics Limited...
1. Introduction ......................... 1 1.1 Introduction to the MUH88TPR2-N ..............1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.3 Package List ...................... 1 2. Product Appearance of the MUH88TPR2-N ............... 2 2.1 Front Panel ......................2 2.2 Rear Panel ......................3 3. System Connection ..................... 4 3.1 System Applications ..................
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4.4.2 Control via TCP/IP communication software ......... 25 4.4.3 GUI for TCP/IP control ................26 4.4.4 Port Management .................. 28 4.5 Firmware Update via USB ................30 5. Specification ......................31 6. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ................33 7. After-sales Service ....................35 PTN Electronics Limited...
1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the MUH88TPR2-N MUH88TPR2-N is a professional 8x8 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that accommodates 8 HDMI IN (HDMI1.4 & HDCP2.2 compliant) & 8 IR IN. Select HDMI input by front panel buttons, IR, RS232, or GUI. The selected source is delivered to HDMI Output 1~4 (switched synchrobously with HDBaseT output 1~4) &...
4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 2. Product Appearance of the MUH88TPR2-N 2.1 Front Panel Name Description ① Firmware Micro USB port for firmware updating Power ② Illuminate red when power on; light yellow in standby mode Indicator ③ In-built IR sensor, receive IR signals sent from IR remote.
AUDIO: stereo audio output ports, output de-embeded HDMI audio HDMI: Local HDMI output ports, synchronously switched with HDBaseT Output 1~4 HDBaseT: work with HDBaseT receivers to extend signals and energize far-end HDBaseT receiver on a single CAT5e/6 cable. PTN Electronics Limited...
3. System Connection 3.1 System Applications As its good performance in control and transmission, the MUH88TPR2-N can be widely used in computer realm, monitoring, large screen displaying, conference system, television education and bank securities institutions etc.
RS232 signal can be transmitted bi-directionally between MUH88TPR2-N and far-end receivers. 6) MUH88TPR2-N can collect IR signal sent by the included IR remote via its built-in IR sensor or through external IR receiver connected to the IR IN/ IR EYE/ IR ALL IN port.
%0900. or %0901.to activate native carrier mode or force carrier mode in the IR matrix launched between MUH66TPR2-N and far-end receivers. 3.5 Connection with TPHD402PR MUH88TPR2-N boasts 8 HDBaseT output ports which support PoC solution, through which AV signal, IR& RS232 control signal, as well as power are transmitted on single CAT5e/6.
If the conversion failed, they will be off immediately. 4.1.2 EDID Management MUH88TPR2-N features EDID management to maintain compatibility between all devices. It can be controlled via EDID learning and EDID invoking. EDID Learning (from output):...
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Set EDID data for one input Operation: Press “EDID” (hold for 3 seconds to enter in EDID setting status), “INPUTS”+“OUTPUTS”+“ENTER”. Example: Set the EDID data of INPUT 4 to the forth type of embedded EDID data: Press (hold for 3 seconds) PTN Electronics Limited...
When you switch output channel, learn EDID data, or set EDID data, press Clear button to withdraw the operation before you press “ENTER” to carry it on. When you press it, the matrix will return to the previous status. PTN Electronics Limited...
RS232, and 1 AUDIO outputs, and channel 1~4 have HDMI outputs. Note: With this IR remote, MUH88TPR2-N can be controlled by the built-in IR, the extended IR receiver connected to the “IR EYE”/”IR ALL IN” and the IR receiver on the far-end receiver.
4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 4.2.2 IR Carrier IR receivers connected to IR IN of HDBT receiver& IR ALL IN of MUH88TPR2-N can be with carrier or without carrier. IR signals to be emitted via IR OUT port of the switcher should be with carrier. So, it is recommended to utilize IR receivers with carrier.
2nd HDBT receiver via IR OUT 3. 4.3 RS232 Control 4.3.1 Connection with RS232 Communication Port MUH88TPR2-N boasts 3-pin pluggable terminal block for serial control. The definition of its pins is listed in the table below. PTN Electronics Limited...
Unused Unused Unused Connect MUH88TPR2-N to the control device (e.g. a PC) with RS232 cable and set the parameters in the right manner, the control device is capable to control MUH88TPR2-N via designed software. 4.3.2 Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software ...
4) End the commands with the ending symbols “.” and “;”. Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none Command Function Feedback Example System Commands /*Type; Inquire the models information. MUH88TPR2-N /%Lock; Lock the front panel buttons on the Matrix. System Locked! PTN Electronics Limited...
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[x]#. X Through. (X=1~8) to the output channel [x]. [x]$. Switch off the output channel [x]. X Closed. (X=1~8) [x]@. Switch on the output channel [x]. X Open. (X=1~8) All@. Switch on all output channels. All Open. PTN Electronics Limited...
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O); [X] is the number of the port, if the /%[Y]/[X]:[Z]. value of X is ALL, it means all ports; [Z] is /%[Y]/[X]:[Z]. for HDCP compliant status, the value may be 1 (HDCP compliant) or 0 (not HDCP compliant). PTN Electronics Limited...
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If the EDID data is available and the audio EDIDH[x]B[y]. part supports not only PCM mode, then EDIDH[x]B[y] force-set it to support PCM mode only. If the EDID data is not available, then set it as initialized EDID data. PTN Electronics Limited...
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When the switcher gets the command, it will show a message to send EDID file (.bin file). Operations will be invalid after 10 seconds. Return the embedded EDID data ranked GetIntEDID[x]. x, [x]=1~6 GetInPortEDI Return the EDID data of input [x], [x]=1~8 D[X]. PTN Electronics Limited...
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Check the command sent by port 7 when Port 7:data when %9947. PWOFF. PWOFF Check the command sent by port 8 when Port 8:data when %9948. PWOFF. PWOFF System Locked/ %9961. Check the system locking status. Unlock! PTN Electronics Limited...
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Out 6 1920x1080 Out 7 1920x1080 Out 8 1920x1080 1 2 3 4 Check the status of digital audio of output Audio Y Y Y Y %9977. channels. 5 6 7 8 Audio Y Y Y Y PTN Electronics Limited...
4.3.6 Control through 3-pin RS232 port Connect the RS232 (3-pin pluggable terminal block) port in any zone to PC, and connect the controlled RS232 device (3rd party device) to the corresponding (same zone as PC) receiver, see below: PTN Electronics Limited...
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RS232 3rd party Control far-end device from local Control the MUH88TPR2-N from remote Connect the RS232 (3-pin pluggable terminal block) port in any zone to controlled device (3rd party device), and connect PC to the corresponding (same zone as...
Controlled by PC(s) in LAN Connect MUH88TPR2-N, a router and several PCs to setup a LAN (as shown in the following figure). Set the network segment of MUH88TPR2-N to the same as the router’s, then PCs within the LAN are able to control MUH88TPR2-N.
MUH88TPR2-N Cat5e/Cat6 Follow these steps to connect the devices: Step1. Connect the TCP/IP port of the MUH88TPR2-N to Ethernet port of PC with twisted pair. Step2. Set the PC’s network segment to the same as the MUH88TPR2-N’s. Do please remember the PC’s original network segment.
4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 2) After connect successfully, we can enter commands to control the MUH88TPR2-N, as below: Enter your command here. Commands are the same with RS232 commands listed in 4.3.4 RS232 Communication Commands Here you will receive the feedback when a command is sent.
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Buttons 1~9 at the right-bottom corner provides quick saving and recall for overall connection status. Users: Display or modify credential settings, front panel lock, and GUI version. If there is any modification, press Save to restore the settings, or press Cancel to withdraw. PTN Electronics Limited...
Note: Log in as user access main interface only. 4.4.4 Port Management Type the designed website 192.168.0.178:100 (Default, changeable via GUI) in your browser. Enter correct username and password (same with GUI name and password) to log in the WebServer: PTN Electronics Limited...
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Change website display language Modify network settings: Go to Internet Settings -> WAN Upgrade TCP/IP module: Go to Administration -> Upload Program -> Select program file -> Start upgrading Reboot the device after upgrading. PTN Electronics Limited...
4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 4.5 Firmware Update via USB MUH88TPR2-N 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.
8 IR OUT (green and red) 8 IR IN (black) 1 IR EYE (black) Control Ports Panel Control Front panel buttons 1 IR ALL IN (black) 1 TCP/IP (female RJ45) 1 RS232 (9 pin female) 8 RS232s (3-pin PTN Electronics Limited...
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Extended IR receiver Control TCP/IP Works with In-built web GUI Control General Power Power 100V~240V AC 110W (full load) Supply Consumption Reference Temperature -10 ~ +40℃ 10% ~ 90% Humidity Dimension x 87.8 x 380 mm Weight 5.4Kg (W*H*D) PTN Electronics Limited...
The IR receiver connected Change for an IR receiver to IR IN/ IR ALL IN port is with carrier. not with carrier Power Indicator remains off Fail loose power Check whether the cables when powered on connection are connected correctly PTN Electronics Limited...
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Send it to authorized by RS232 / IR remote / been broken. dealer for repairing. front panel buttons If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek further help from authorized dealer or our technical support. PTN Electronics Limited...
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: PTN 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).
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