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1. Introduction The MX44KT is a sub 1RU (see dimensions in specs) 18Gbps 4x4 HDMI Matrix can connect four HDMI sources up to eight displays. The MX44KT features four mirrored HDMI/Category Cable outputs. Each of the 4 output channels feature an HDMI and UTP output that can scale with each other by channel.
4. Specifications Technical HDMI Compliance HDMI 2.0b HDCP Compliance HDCP 2.2/1.x Video Bandwidth 18Gbps Video Resolution Up to 4K2K@50/60Hz (4:4:4) Color Space RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit Color Depth (1080p@60Hz) 8-bit (4K2K@60Hz YUV4:4:4) 8-bit,10-bit,12-bit (4K2K@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2/4:2:0) Through HDMI: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision™, HLG Through Cat RX: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, HDMI Audio Formats...
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Connection Inputs: 4 x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] Outputs: 4 x HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 4 x CAT port [RJ45] Matrix 4 x IR OUT [3.5mm Stereo Mini jack] Controls: 1 x TCP/IP [RJ45] 1 x RS-232 [3-pin phoenix connector] Inputs: 1x IR IN [3.5mm Stereo Mini jack] 1x CAT port [RJ45] CAT Receiver...
5. Operation Controls and Functions 5.1 Matrix Panel Front Panel ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ Name Function Description Press the switch to power on/off the Matrix. Power switch The LED will illuminate green when the Matrix is operating Power LED normally, and red when the Matrix is on standby. IR receiver window for signals from IR Remote Control IR Window supplied with this kit...
5.2 CAT Receiver Panel ❶ ❸ ❷ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ Name Function Description HDMI output port, connect to HDMI display device such as HDMI OUT TV or Projector with an HDMI cable Connect to the CAT output port on the matrix with a category CAT IN cable [up to 50m on Ca6/6a/7] Power Indicator...
6. IR Remote ① ② Power on or Standby: Power on the Matrix or set it to standby mode. ③ Output 1: Press 1\2\3\4 button to select input source to HDMI OUTPUT 1. ④ Output 2: Press 1\2\3\4 button to select input source to HDMI OUTPUT 2.
8. EDID Management This MX44KT includes an EDID library with 21 EDID settings, 2 user-defined EDID modes and 8 copy EDID modes. The EDID can be selected from the library, input via a file, or copied from an output. This can be accomplished through RS-232 control or via the Web GUI.
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The defined EDID setting list of the MX44KT is shown as below: EDID EDID Description Mode 1080P, Stereo Audio 2.0 1080P, Dolby/DTS 5.1 1080P, HD Audio 7.1 1080I, Stereo Audio 2.0 1080I, Dolby/DTS 5.1 1080I, HD Audio 7.1 3D, Stereo Audio 2.0 3D, Dolby/DTS 5.1...
The MX44KT can be controlled by Web GUI. You will need to know the IP address of the MX44KT. This can be done with a PC or with a network scan app. The network scan app will return “Simplified-MFG-MX44KT” in the results Step 1: Get the current IP Address with your PC.
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In User mode, only the status and video pages are available. ■ Status Page The Status page provides basic information about the MX44KT, installed firmware version and the network settings of the device. - 12 / 24 -...
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■ Video Page ① Output: The current device’s OUTPUT port status is displayed here You can do the following operations on the Video page: ② Input: You can select from the drop-down menu to select signal source for the ③ Presets Name: You can name the current scene with maximum length of 12 characters corresponding output ④...
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Set User Defined EDID Click the “Browse” button, then select the bin file from your PC. If you select the wrong EDID file, there will be a prompt, as shown in the following figure: Make sure to select the correct file, then you can check the name of the selected file. Select “User 1”...
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■ CEC Page ① Input Control: You can control the operation of each input source by pressing the You can perform CEC management and control on this page: ② Output Control: You can control the operation of each display, such as power on/off, icons on the page.
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Set the Default Network Click “Set Network Defaults” button, there will be a prompt, as shown in the following figure: Click “OK” to search the IP Address again, as shown in the figure below. After the search is completed, it will switch to the login page, the default network setting is completed.
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This page allows you to do the following operations: ① Panel Lock: This controls the buttons on the front of the MX44KT. When Panel Lock is on, the buttons are inoperable. You will still get a feedback beep; however, no ③...
10. RS-232 Control Command The MX44KT also supports RS-232 control. You can use the provided serial cable with RS- 232 phoenix connector and RS-232 male head. The RS-232 phoenix connector is connected to the Matrix, and the RS-232 male head of the serial cable is connected to the RS-232 female head of an RS-232 to USB cable, while the USB head of the RS-232 to USB cable is connected to a PC.
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Example Command Code Function Description Feedback Default Setting Get the connection status of the x r link in x! r link in 1! hdmi input 1: connect input port,x=0~4(0=all) Get the connection status of the y hdmi output 1: connect r link out y! r link out 1! output port,y=0~4(0=all)
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Example Command Code Function Description Feedback Default Setting Get cat output y stream enable cat output 1 r cat y stream! r cat 1 stream! status, y=0~4(0=all) stream hdmi output 1 set Set hdmi output y port output to bypass mode hdmi all outputs s hdmi 1 scaler 1! scaler mode,y=0~4(0=all),...
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Function Description Example Feedback Command Code Default Setting set input x open menu by CEC, s cec in x menu! s cec in 1 menu! input 1 open menu x=0~4(0=all input) set input x back operation by input 1 back operation s cec in 1 back! s cec in x back! CEC, x=0~4(0=all input)
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Example Function Description Feedback Default Setting Command Code Mac address: r mac addr! Get network MAC address r mac addr! 00:1C:91:03:80:01 Set IP mode:Static Set network IP mode to static (Please use "s net s ip mode z! s ip mode 0! reboot!"...
11. Application Example The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. - 23 / 24 -...
Or b) Replace the product with new or refurbished product. All Simplified MFG products are covered by a 3-year PARTS and LABOR warranty. During this period there will be no charge for unit repair, replacement of unit components or replacement of the product if deemed necessary.
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