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PT-MA-HD88HDBT
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8x8 HDBaseT and HDMI Matrix
Model PT-MA-HD88HDBT
Designed in Germany
© 2022 PureLink GmbH All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT User Manual 8x8 HDBaseT and HDMI Matrix Model PT-MA-HD88HDBT Designed in Germany © 2022 PureLink GmbH All rights reserved. V1.1...
  • Page 2 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Preface Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only. Different model layouts and specifications are subject to the physical product. This manual is for operation instructions only, not for any maintenance usage.
  • Page 3 PT-MA-HD88HDBT REACH | 1907/2006/EU ROHS | 2011/65/EU PureLink hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-MA-HDBT42 complies with Directives 1907/2006/EU und 2011/65/EU. EMC / LVD (Electro Magnetic Compatibility / Low Voltage Directive) PureLink GmbH hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-MA-HDBT42 complies with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU.
  • Page 4 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 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 ⚫...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Table of Contents 1. Product Introduction ........................1 1.1 Features ..........................1 1.2 Package List ........................2 2. Specification..........................3 2.1 Matrix Specification ......................3 2.2 Receivers compatibility chart ..................5 3. Panel Description......................... 6 3.1 Front Panel ......................... 6 3.2 Rear Panel ..........................
  • Page 6 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 6.3.3 EDID Setting ......................24 6.4 CEC Tab ........................... 25 6.4.1 Input Source Device Control ................25 6.4.2 HDBT Output Device Control ................26 6.4.3 HDMI Output Device Control ................27 6.5 RS232 Tab ........................28 6.6 Access Tab........................29 6.7 Interface Setting ......................
  • Page 7 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 9. Firmware Upgrade ........................63 10. Troubleshooting and Maintenance ..................64 11. After-Sales Service ........................ 66...

  • Page 8: Product Introduction

    PT-MA-HD88HDBT 1. Product Introduction Thank you for choosing the PT-MA-HD88HDBT matrix. It is an 18G 8x8 HDBaseT matrix with HDMI loopout , audio matrix and ARC. It supports HDCP 2.2 and up to 4K/UHD@60Hz. It can transmit 4K video up to 70 meters and 1080p video up to 100 meters over a single CATx Ethernet cable.

  • Page 9: Package List

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 1.2 Package List 1x PT-MA-HD88HDBT 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT matrix switcher ⚫ 2x Mounting Ears with 6 Screws ⚫ 4x Plastic Cushions with 4 Screws ⚫ 1x IR Receiver ⚫ 1x IR Remote ⚫ 16x 3-pin Terminal Blocks ⚫...

  • Page 10: Specification

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 2. Specification 2.1 Matrix Specification 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.Supports 4K...
  • Page 11 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT L+R: > 80dB, 20Hz - 20KHz bandwidth. SPDIF: > 90dB, 20Hz-20 kHz bandwidth. SPDIF: < -70 dB, 10KHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max level before clipping). Crosstalk Isolation L+R: < -80 dB, 10KHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max level before clipping).

  • Page 12: Receivers Compatibility Chart

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 2.2 2.2 Receivers compatibility chart The recommended matchable receiver for this matrix is PT-HDBT-230-RX, and here below is the compatibility chart of the other HDBaseT receivers from our product line. Receiver Compatibility Chart Signal(video, Part# audio, Power...

  • Page 13: Panel Description

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 3. Panel Description 3.1 Front Panel Name Description ① LCD Screen: Presents real-time operation status. Illuminates RED when the device is in standby mode, ② Power LED: illuminates GREEN when device is powered on. Illuminates RED when the IR sensor receives an IR ③...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 3.2 Rear Panel Name Description Eight type-A female HDMI input ports to connect ① INPUT: HDMI sources. 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, and the eight Toslink ②...
  • Page 15 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Eight 3-pin terminal blocks to control the third-party devices base on RS232 pass-through ⑤ RS232 feature. There is a one-to-one correspondence between the eight RS232 ports and the eight RS232 ports of eight HDBaseT receivers. • 1~8: Eight 3.5mm jacks to connect eight IR receivers.

  • Page 16: System Connection

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 4. System Connection 4.1 Usage Precaution • Make sure all components and accessories are included before installation. appropriate • The System should be installed in a clean environment with temperature and humidity. • All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and safe.

  • Page 17: Button Control

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 5. Button Control The matrix switcher can be controlled by using the buttons on the front panel. Whenever a command is accepted, the indicators of all the buttons pressed will blink three times then they will go off. If the command fails, the indicators will go off immediately without blinking.

  • Page 18: Panel Button Locking/Unlocking

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 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 19: Edid Management

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT OUT 1 Report the connection status of all HDBT output ports. LINK Y means the corresponding output port is connected OUT 5 to an HDBaseT receiver, N means there is no LINK N N N connection between the output port and HDBaseT receiver.
  • Page 20 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT ✓ Learn HDBT OUT ✓ Learn HDMI OUT ✓ Built-in EDID To copy the EDID data from one HDBT output to one or several inputs: ⚫ Example: Input 1, 2, 3 and 4 learn the EDID data of HDBT output 2.
  • Page 21 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT PRESS INPUT KEY Learn HDMI OUT 4 Press INPUT 1 and 2. Learn HDMI OUT 4 Press to confirm. Using the built-in EDID setting: ⚫ There are six types of built-in EDID data which can be utilized, as shown as below:...

  • Page 22: Audio Setting

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 5.5 Audio Setting The matrix switcher provides four analog L+R audio output ports and four 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 23 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Press Press to select AUDIO Setting. AUDIO Setting < IP Address Press to enter the tab. Press L+R OUT 2 < L+R OUT 2 Vol select L+R OUT 2. Press Press L+R OUT 2 In2 Breakout <...

  • Page 24: Preset Setting

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 5.6 Preset Setting Pressing the PRESET button saves the current switch routing or loads the saved preset layout. 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 25: Gui Control

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 6. GUI Control The matrix can be controlled via TCP/IP. The default IP settings are: IP Address: 192.168.0.178 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 TCP/IP Port: 4001 TCP/IP Commands are same as RS232 192.168.0.178 Type in the internet browser, it will enter the below log-in webpage:...

  • Page 26: Signal Switching

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 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 2 column, directs input 1 to output 2.

  • Page 27: Audio Setting

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 6.2 Audio Setting Audio Source Selection ⚫ • There are sixteen audio sources can be selected for eight analog L+R audio output ports, and twenty-four audio sources can be selected for four digital SPDIF output ports.
  • Page 28 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT L+R Output Audio Volume Control ⚫ • Adjust L+R output audio volume by the volume bar and the three buttons on the right side.

  • Page 29: Configuration Tab

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 6.3 Configuration Tab 6.3.1 Auto-downscaling Enable/disable video resolution auto-downscaling function of HDMI output 1~8 ports. When enable auto-downscaling, the 4K input can be automatically degraded to 1080p output for compatibility with 1080p display which is connected to the HDMI...

  • Page 30: Edid Copy

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 6.3.2 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

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 6.3.3 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 Tab

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 6.4 CEC Tab If the input source devices, HDBaseT output devices and local HDMI output devices support CEC, they can be controlled via the following CEC interface. 6.4.1 Input Source Device Control Select one or several HDMI input source devices to be controlled, and then press ⚫...

  • Page 33: Hdbt Output Device Control

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 6.4.2 HDBT Output Device Control Select one or several HDBaseT output devices to be controlled, and then press ⚫ function buttons.

  • Page 34: Hdmi Output Device Control

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 6.4.3 HDMI Output Device Control Select one or several HDMI output devices to be controlled, and then press function buttons.

  • Page 35: Rs232 Tab

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 6.5 RS232 Tab 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.

  • Page 36: Access Tab

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 6.6 Access Tab Modify username and password. ⚫ Lock or unlock the front panel buttons. ⚫ Enable or disable automatic log-off mode. ⚫ Configure accounts user2 and user3 ⚫...

  • Page 37: Interface Setting

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 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

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 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

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 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

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 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

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Note: The IR receivers which are connected to HDBaseT receivers also can receive the IR signal of the IR remote, so the matrix switcher also can be controlled by the IR remote at the far-end HDBaseT receivers’ position. The IR remote-control mode can be enabled or disabled by sending RS232 command “IRRCM[XX]ON.”/...
  • Page 42 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Control local input device through IR ALL OUT port ⚫ The emitter can be connected to the IR ALL OUT port on matrix switcher to control all local input devices. In this case, the IR receiver must be connected to the IR IN...

  • Page 43: Control Remote Output Device From Local

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 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 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 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...

  • Page 45: Rs232 Control

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 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

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 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 shown as below: Note: The command “RS232RCM[XX]ON.”...

  • Page 47: Control The Remote Third-Party Device From Local

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 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.

  • Page 48: Control The Local Third-Party Device From Remote

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 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 to (1 in the diagram below). Next, connect a PC to the RS232 port of HDBaseT receiver with 3-pin to DB9 RS232 Cable, then connect a third-party device (e.g.

  • Page 49: Rs232 Control Software

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 8.2 RS232 Control Software Connect the RS232 port to control device (e.g. PC) with RS232 cable. The switcher can be controlled by sending RS232 commands. Here take the software docklight as an example. Installation ⚫ Please download the latest Software Version from the link below: https://docklight.de/download/Docklight.zip...
  • Page 50 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT The next pop-up window can also be closed with "Continue". An empty project is enough to send and receive commands easily (The default setting is always “Start with a blank project / blank script “) Click “Continue” to close this window.
  • Page 51 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Double click on “COM1” to change to the right COM port. In the following window, select the drop-down menu labeled "Send / Receive on Comm Channel", select the appropriate COM port and then click on "OK" at the bottom right corner.
  • Page 52 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Select the right COM port. In order to be able to send commands, open communication with the device by clicking on "Play". (1) Then the keyboard function must be activated, so that commands can be written in the "communication window".
  • Page 53 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Enable the keyboard Command type in function. sending area. Click “Play” to open the communication. Monitoring area, indicates if the command sent works.

  • Page 54: Rs232 Communication Commands

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 8.3 RS232 Communication Commands When controlling the matrix, the serial port settings for all RS232 commands is: Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none The matrix switcher can be controlled by sending the following RS232 commands: Note: Please remember to end the commands with the ending symbols “.”...
  • Page 55 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Command Example and Command Description Feedback Set the serial baud rate of Set Local RS232 Baudrate Is Baudrate19200. matrix switcher to 19200 19200! Set the serial baud rate of Set Local RS232 Baudrate Is Baudrate9600. matrix switcher to 9600.
  • Page 56 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Command Example and Command Description Feedback RS232RCM00ON. Enable the RS232 RS232 Remote 01 Control remote-control mode for HDBT MCU ON! output [XX] that the matrix RS232 Remote 02 Control switcher can be controlled from RS232RCM[XX]ON. MCU ON! remote PC.
  • Page 57 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Command Example and Command Description Feedback IRRCM00OFF. Disable the IR remote-control IR Remote 01 Control MCU mode for HDBT output [XX] that OFF! the matrix switcher cannot be controlled by the IR remote at IR Remote 02 Control MCU IRRCM[XX]OFF.
  • Page 58 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Command Example and Command Description Feedback GUI Or RS232 Query Status: HDBaseT Matrix MUH88T-H2 V1.0.0 Power ON! HDBT Power ON! STA. Report all system status. Front Panel UnLock! Local RS232 Baudrate Is 9600! GUI_IP:192.168.0.178! Output 01 Switch To In 01! ……...

  • Page 59: Signal Switching

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 8.3.2 Signal Switching Command Example Command Description and Response Enable the IR switching to follow the IRFVON. IR Follow Video ON! video switching. Disable the IR switching to follow the IRFVOFF. IR Follow Video OFF! video switching.
  • Page 60 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Command Example Command Description and Response PresetSave01. Preset 01 Save Success! Preset 01 Sta: Store the current switching status to PresetSave[XX]. present [XX]. [XX]=01~09. Out 01 In 01! Out 02 In 02! … … Out 08 In 08! PresetRecall02.

  • Page 61: Audio Setting

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 8.3.3 Audio Setting Command Example Command Description and Response Select audio source [YY] for SPDIF SPDIF01:04. audio output [XX]. [XX]=00~08, The “[XX]=00” represents all SPDIF audio outputs. [YY]=01~24. [YY] Audio [YY] Audio Source Source Out5 Breakout Breakout...
  • Page 62 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Command Example Command Description and Response SPDIF Out 01 Switch To Video In 01! SPDIF Out 02 Switch To Video In 02! STA_SPDIF. Report SPDIF audio status. … …. SPDIF Out 08 Switch To Video In 08! AVOLUME00:V+.
  • Page 63 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Command Example Command Description and Response Select audio source [YY] for analog ANALOG01:04. L+R audio output [XX]. [XX]=00~08, The “[XX]=00” represents all L+R audio outputs. [YY]=01~16. [YY] Audio [YY] Audio Source Source Out1 Breakout Breakout Out2 Breakout...

  • Page 64: Edid Setting

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 8.3.4 EDID Setting Command Example Command Description and Response All Input EDID Set Reset factory default EDID to all input EDIDMInit. Default! ports. Upgrade the EDID data of the input EDIDUpgrade01. port [XX]. EDIDUpgradeU. [XX]=00~08, U. [XX]=00, represents all inputs.
  • Page 65 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Command Example Command Description and Response Report the EDID data from output [XX]. EDIDGOUT04. [XX]=01~16. [XX]=01~08, represents HDBT output EDIDGOUT[XX]. EDIDOUT04: 1~8. …… [XX]=09~16, represents HDMI output 1~8. Copy the EDID data of output [XX] to EDIDM04B01.

  • Page 66: Third-Party Device Control

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 8.3.5 Third-party Device Control Command Description Command Example /+3/01:123456. Send the ASCII command “xxx” to /+[X]/[YY]:xxx. control the far-end third-party device. xxx: ASCII string. ⚫ Send the ASCII The “[X]=1~7” represents the baud ⚫ command “123456.” rate of third-party device.
  • Page 67 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT When power on the matrix switcher, CMDON/+3/01:12345 automatically send ASCII command “xxx” to power on far-end third-party device. When power on the xxx: ASCII string. ⚫ matrix switcher, The “[X]=1~7” represents the baud ⚫ automatically send rate of third-party device.

  • Page 68: Cec Control

    User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 8.3.6 CEC Control If the input sources, HDBaseT output devices and local HDMI output devices are supports CEC, they can be controlled by sending the following command instead of IR remote. CEC[I/O][AA][BB][CC][DD]. The “[I]” represents the input port. The “[O]” represents the output port.
  • Page 69 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT CECI0304440A. CECI[AA][BB][CC]0A. Enter main menu. CEC Input 03 Send Success! CECI0204440D. CECI[AA][BB][CC]0D. Exit menu. CEC Input 02 Send Success! CECI0204446D. CECI[AA][BB][CC]6D. Power on. CEC Input 02 Send Success! CECI0204446C. CECI[AA][BB][CC]6C. Power off. CEC Input 02 Send Success! ✓...
  • Page 70 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 9. Firmware Upgrade Please follow the steps as below to upgrade firmware by 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 switcher to the PC with USB cable.
  • Page 71 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 10. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Bad quality of the Try another high-quality connecting cable. cable. Output image with snowflake. Make sure the connection is Fail or loose connection. good. Check with oscilloscope or No signal at the input / multimeter if there is any output end.
  • Page 72 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Wrong RS232 Type in correct RS232 Cannot control the communication communication parameters. device by control device parameters. (e.g. a PC) through Send it to authorized dealer RS232 port. Broken RS232 port. for checking. Cannot control the device by front panel Send command /%Unlock;...
  • Page 73 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT 11. After-Sales Service If problems occur while operating the product, please use the troubleshooting and maintenance information in this manual to deal with these problems. Any transport costs are borne by the user during the warranty period.
  • Page 74 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT...
  • Page 75 User Manual PT-MA-HD88HDBT Asking for Assistance Technical Support: Phone: +49 5971 800299 -0 Fax: +49 5971 800299 -99 Technical Support Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday Write to: PureLink GmbH Von-Liebig-Straße 10 D - 48432 Rheine www.purelink.de...

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