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AVGear AVG-MXA44 KIT User Manual

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AVG-MXA44 KIT
The MXA44 Kit is a professional 4x4 HDMI 2.0
HDBaseT matrix switcher with four receivers.
The matrix is a four-input by four-output
HDBaseT and HDMI matrix with HDCP 2.2 and
up to 4K/UHD@60Hz video support. It
transmits 4K video to distances up to 131 feet
(40 meters) and 1080p video to distances up to
230 feet (70 meters) over a single CATx
Ethernet cable.
Features
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4x4 HDBaseT matrix switcher with audio
matrix.
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Fully compliant with the HDMI 2.0 and
HDCP 2.2.
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Supports HDMI resolution up to 4K@60Hz
4:4:4, HDR10.
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Features four mirrored HDMI outputs for
four HDBaseT outputs, and the four HDMI
outputs support 4K to 1080p down-scaling.
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The four HDBaseT outputs support 24V
PoC, allowing the receivers to draw their
power from the matrix switcher over the
HDBaseT cable.
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Volume adjustment for analog L+R audio
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Controllable via front panel buttons, RS232
local and pass-through, IR local and pass-
through, CEC, and TCP/IP (built-in GUI).

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  • Page 1 AVG-MXA44 KIT Features ▪ 4x4 HDBaseT matrix switcher with audio matrix. ▪ Fully compliant with the HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2. ▪ Supports HDMI resolution up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10. ▪ Features four mirrored HDMI outputs for four HDBaseT outputs, and the four HDMI outputs support 4K to 1080p down-scaling.
  • Page 2 AVG-MXA44 KIT PLEASE READ THIS PRODUCT MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual is only for operation instruction only, and is not to be used in a maintenance capacity. The functions described in this version are current as at August 2019.
  • Page 3 AVG-MXA44 KIT SAFETY OPERATION GUIDE In order to guarantee the reliable operation of the equipment and safety of the user, please abide by the following procedures in installation, use and maintenance: 1. The system must be earthed properly. Please do not use two blade plugs and ensure the AC power supply ranges from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz to 60Hz.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    AVG-MXA44 KIT TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......................1 Introduction to the AVG-MXA44-KIT ............. 1.1 Features ....................... 1.2 What’s in the Box ..……………………………………………………………………2 Product Appearance of the AVG-MXA44-KIT ............3 Matrix Switcher Front Panel................3.1 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel ................3.2 Receiver Front and Rear Panel ..............
  • Page 5 AVG-MXA44 KIT RS232 Control ......................8 RS232 Control Connection ................8.1 Control the Matrix Switcher from Local ........... 8.1.1 Control the Matrix Switcher from Remote ........8.1.2 Control the Remote Third-party Device from Local ......8.1.3 Control the Local Third-party Device from Remote ......8.1.4 RS232 Control Software ................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 1. Introduction 1.1.Introduction to the AVG-MXA44-KIT The AVG-MXA44-KIT is a professional 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT matrix switcher with four receivers! The matrix is a four-input by four-output HDBaseT and HDMI matrix with HDCP 2.2 and up to 4K/UHD@60Hz video support. It transmits 4K video to distances up to 131 feet (40 meters) and 1080p video to distances up to 230 feet (70 meters) over a single CATx Ethernet cable.

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 2. What’s in the Box ▪ 1x MXA44-KIT 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT matrix switcher ▪ 2x Mounting Ears with 6 Screws ▪ 4x Rubber Feet with 4 Screws ▪ 1x IR Receiver HDBaseT Matrix Switcher ▪ 1x IR Remote ▪...

  • Page 8: Product Appearance Of The Avg-Mxa44-Kit

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 3. Product Appearance of the AVG-MXA44 KIT 3.1 Matrix Switcher Front Panel MENU/ PRESET BACK DOWN ① Name Description ② LCD Screen Presents real-time operation status. ▪ RED: standby mode; Power LED ▪ GREEN: powered on. ③ Illuminates RED when the IR sensor receives an IR...

  • Page 9: Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 3.2 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel AUDIO MATRIX OUT / ARC IR EYE ① No. Name Description Four type-A female HDMI input ports to connect HDMI INPUTS sources. ▪ 1~4: Four 3.5mm jacks to connect four IR receivers. Each IR input is associated with the respective ②...
  • Page 10 AVG-MXA44 KIT commands. ▪ IR EYE: 3.5mm jack to connect IR receiver to control the matrix switcher by the IR remote. ▪ FW: Type-A USB port for firmware upgrade. ▪ TCP/IP: RJ45 port to connect the control device (e.g. PC) to control the matrix switcher by GUI.

  • Page 11: Receiver Front And Rear Panel

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 3.3 Receiver Front and Rear Panel Name Description ① Power LED Illuminates red when power is applied. Press the button with paper clip or other sharp tool to enable the ARC mode, and then the left LED illuminates blue.

  • Page 12: System Connection

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 4. System Connection 4.1 Usage Precautions ▪ System should be installed in a clean environment with temperature and humidity maintained to within equipment specifications. ▪ All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated and safe.

  • Page 13: System Operations

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 5. System Operations 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 14: Panel Button Locking/Unlocking

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 5.2 Panel Button Locking/Unlocking HDBT Matrix System Locked Press and hold at least three seconds. Press and HDBT Matrix System Unlocked hold to unlock. 5.3 Status Information Inquiry Status Info < EDID Management Press Press enter status information tab.

  • Page 15: Edid Management

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 5.4 EDID Management The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is used by the source device to match its video resolution with the connected display. By default, the four source devices invoke the fifth built-in EDID: 4K@60Hz HDR 2CH.

  • Page 16: Audio Setting

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 5 (Default) 4K@60Hz HDR 4K@60Hz HDR MultiCH User Custom Example: Input 1 and 2 invoke the built-in EDID data: 4K@30Hz HDR 2CH. Learn HDMI OUT PRESS INPUT KEY Built-in EDID < 1080P 2CH < Select Built-in EDID Press to confirm.

  • Page 17: Preset Setting

    AVG-MXA44 KIT L+R OUT 2 In2 Breakout < Press Press to select In2 Breakout Press to confirm. L+R Output Audio Volume Control ⚫ Example: Set the audio volume of L+R OUT 2 port. AUDIO Setting < IP Address Press Press to select AUDIO Setting.

  • Page 18: Ip Address Inquiry

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 5.7 IP Address Inquiry AUDIO Setting IP Address < Press Press to select IP Address Press IP Address 192.168.0.178...

  • Page 19: Gui Control

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 6. GUI Control The switcher can also be controlled via TCP/IP. 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 switching.

  • Page 20: Signal Switching

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 6.1 Signal Switching 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 2 column, directs input 1 to output 2.

  • Page 21: Audio Setting

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 6.2 Audio Setting Audio Source Selection ⚫ • There are eight audio sources can be selected for four analog L+R audio output ports, and twelve audio sources can be selected for four digital SPDIF output ports. L+R Output Audio Volume Control ⚫...

  • Page 22: Configuration

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 6.3 Configuration 6.3.1 Down-scaling • Enable/disable video resolution down-scaling function of HDMI output 1~4 ports. When enable down-scaling, the 4K input can be automatically degraded to 1080p output for compatibility with 1080p display which is connected to the HDMI output...

  • Page 23: Hdcp Setting

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 6.3.2 HDCP Setting • Set the HDCP mode of HDMI and HDBaseT outputs to Passive or Active. Mode Description Automatically follows the HDCP version of source Passive device. If the input video has HDCP content, the ⚫ HDCP version of HDMI output is HDCP 1.4 for a greater display compatibility.

  • Page 24: Edid Copy

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 6.3.3 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 25: Edid Setting

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 6.3.4 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 26: Cec Control

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 6.4 CEC Control If the input source devices, HDBaseT output devices and local HDMI output devices support CEC, they can be controlled via the following CEC interface. 1) Input Source Device Control Select one or several HDMI input source devices to be controlled, and then press ⚫...
  • Page 27 AVG-MXA44 KIT 2) HDBT Output Device Control Select one or several HDBaseT output devices to be controlled, and then press ⚫ function buttons. 3) HDMI Output Device Control Select one or several HDMI output devices to be controlled, and then press ⚫...

  • Page 28: Rs232 Control

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 6.5 RS232 Control 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. 2) Set the baud rate.

  • Page 29: Access Setting

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 6.6 Access Setting Reset the login admin and user password. ⚫ Lock or unlock the front panel buttons. ⚫ Get the GUI and firmware version. ⚫ Click Confirm to save any changes or click Cancel to cancel any changes that have...

  • Page 30: Interface Setting

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 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 31: Network Setting

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 6.8 Network Setting Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). ⚫ Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. ⚫...

  • Page 32: Gui Upgrade

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 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 33: Ir Control

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 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 34: Ir Pass-Through Control

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 7.2 IR Pass-through Control The matrix switcher supports bi-directional IR pass-through, allowing the devices can be controlled by both source and destination ends. This section provides connection and switching examples to illustrate possible configurations. 7.2.1 Control Local Input Device from Local By default, there is a one-to-one correspondence between the IR OUT port on the matrix switcher and the HDMI input.
  • Page 35 AVG-MXA44 KIT Example: Switch HDMI input 3 to HDBaseT output 2, 3, 4. Connect three IR receivers to IR IN 2, IR IN 3 and IR IN 4 port, and an IR emitter to the IR OUT 3 port, the connection diagram shown as below:...

  • Page 36: Control Local Input Device From Remote

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 7.2.2 Control Local Input Device from Remote The same basic principle applies when controlling the local input device from the remote location. Control local input device through IR OUT port ⚫ Example: Switch HDMI input 3 to HDBaseT output 4.
  • Page 37 AVG-MXA44 KIT 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 38: Control Remote Output Device From Local

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 7.2.3 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 39 AVG-MXA44 KIT 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 40: Rs232 Control

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 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...

  • Page 41: Control The Matrix Switcher From Remote

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 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...

  • Page 42: Control The Remote Third-Party Device From Local

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 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 43: Control The Local Third-Party Device From Remote

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 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 44: Rs232 Control Software

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 8.2 RS232 Control Software If the matrix switcher and third-party devices needs to be controlled from PC by an RS232 connection, a RS232 control software should be installed in PC. Here using CommWatch.exe as an example. The icon is shown as below:...

  • Page 45: Rs232 Commands

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 8.3 RS232 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: 8.3.1 System Setting...
  • Page 46 AVG-MXA44 KIT Command Example and Command Description Feedback HDMI OUT 04 Down Scale DS00OFF. HDMI OUT 01 Down Scale Disable the video resolution OFF! down-scaling function of HDMI OUT 02 Down Scale DS[XX]OFF. HDMI output [XX]. OFF! [XX]=00~04. The “[XX]=00”...
  • Page 47 AVG-MXA44 KIT Command Example and Command Description Feedback RS232 Remote 04 Control MCU OFF! IRRCM00ON. Enable the IR remote-control IR Remote 01 Control MCU mode for HDBT output [XX] that the matrix switcher can IR Remote 02 Control MCU be controlled by the IR IRRCM[XX]ON.

  • Page 48: Signal Switching

    AVG-MXA44 KIT Command Example and Command Description Feedback Turn OFF Output 08! Turn ON Output 01! Turn ON Output 02! Turn ON Output 03! Turn ON Output 04! Report the on/off status of all STA_POUT. outputs. Turn ON Output 05!
  • Page 49 AVG-MXA44 KIT Command Example and Command Description Response Output 04 Switch To In 04! Switch far-end IR IN [YY] to IR01:03. local IR OUT [XX]. [XX]=01~04, [YY]=00~04. The IR[XX]:[YY]. Local 01 IR Out Switch To “[YY]=00” represents all far- Remote 03 IR IN! end IR IN ports.

  • Page 50: Audio Setting

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 8.3.3 Audio Setting Command Command Description Example and Response Select audio source [YY] for SPDIF SPDIF01:04. audio output [XX]. [XX]=00~04, The “[XX]=00” represents all SPDIF audio outputs. [YY]=01~12. [YY] Audio [YY] Audio Source Source Out3 Breakout Breakout Out4 SPDIF Out 01 SPDIF[XX]:[YY].
  • Page 51 AVG-MXA44 KIT Command Command Description Example and Response AVOLUME01:UM. [YY] Description AVOLUME01:05. Volume Up AVOLUME01:100. Volume down Analog Out 01 Mute Volume 61! Analog Out 02 Unmute Volume 61! 00~100 Volume value Analog Out 03 Volume 61! Analog Out 04...
  • Page 52 AVG-MXA44 KIT Command Command Description Example and Response Out1 Breakout Breakout Out2 Breakout Breakout Out3 Breakout Breakout Out4 Breakout Breakout Analog Out 01 Switch To Video In Analog Out 01 Volume UnMute! Analog Out 01 Volume 60! Analog Out 02...

  • Page 53: Hdcp Setting

    AVG-MXA44 KIT Command Command Description Example and Response Analog Out 04 Volume 60! 8.3.4 HDCP Setting Command Example and Command Description Response HDCP00MAT. The HDCP content of output OUT 01 HDCP MAT Display! [XX] follows the HDCP version of display device.

  • Page 54: Edid Management

    AVG-MXA44 KIT Command Example and Command Description Response [XX]=05~08, represents HDMI output 1~4. OUT 01 HDCP BYPASS! OUT 02 HDCP BYPASS! OUT 03 HDCP BYPASS! OUT 04 HDCP BYPASS! Report the HDCP mode of all STA_HDCP. outputs. OUT 05 HDCP BYPASS!
  • Page 55 AVG-MXA44 KIT Command Example Command Description and Response The input [XX] recall the embedded EDID [YY]. [XX]=00~04. The “00” represents all inputs. [YY]=01~07. [YY] EDID 1080p 2CH Input 03 EDID Upgrade 1080p MultiCH OK By 01 Internal 4K@30Hz HDR 2CH...

  • Page 56: Third-Party Device Control

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 8.3.6 Third-party Device Control Command Description Command Example Send the ASCII command “xxx” to /+3/01:123456. control the far-end third-party device. xxx: ASCII string. ⚫ The “[X]=1~7” represents the baud ⚫ Send the ASCII rate of third-party device. command “123456.” to...

  • Page 57: Cec Control

    AVG-MXA44 KIT [X]=6, the baud rate is 57600 of connecting the HDBT output 1 port. [X]=7, the baud rate is 115200 The “[YY]=00” represents all HDBT ⚫ outputs. The “[YY]=01~04” represents the ⚫ HDBT output 1~4. 8.3.7 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.
  • Page 58 AVG-MXA44 KIT CECI0204446C. CECI[AA][BB][CC]6C. Power off. CEC Input 02 Send Success! ✓ Control the output display device: Command Example and Command Description Response CECO05404441. CECO[AA][BB][CC]41. Volume up. CEC Output 05 Send Success! CECO05404442. CECO[AA][BB][CC]42. Volume down. CEC Output 05 Send Success! CECO05404443.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 9. Specifications 9.1 Matrix Switcher Video Input Input (4) HDMI Input Connector (4) Type-A female HDMI HDMI Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10,1080p 3D Video Output Output (4) HDBaseT, (4) HDMI Output Connector (4) RJ45, (1) Type-A female HDMI Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10, 1080p 3D.

  • Page 60: Hdbaset Receiver

    AVG-MXA44 KIT L+R: 1KΩ and higher (Supports 10x paralleled 10KΩ Output Load Capability loads). Stereo Channel >70dB@1KHz. Separation Noise Level L+R: -80dB; SPDIF: -90dB Control Part (4) IR IN, (1) IR ALL IN, (4) IR OUT, (1) IR ALL OUT,...
  • Page 61 AVG-MXA44 KIT 2.0Vrms ± 0.5dB. 2V = 16dB headroom above -10dBV Max Output Level (316mV) nominal consumer line level signal < 0.05% (-80dB), 20Hz – 20KHz bandwidth, 1KHz sine THD+N at 0dBFS level (or max level) > 85dB, 20Hz-20 kHz bandwidth >...

  • Page 62: Firmware Upgrade

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 10. 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 63: Panel Drawing

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 11. Panel Drawing MENU/ PRESET BACK DOWN 436.4 mm AUDIO MATRIX OUT / ARC IR EYE MXA44 Matrix Switcher 140 mm HDBaseT Receiver...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    AVG-MXA44 KIT 12. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Bad quality of the Try another high-quality cable. connecting cable. Output image with snowflake. Fail or loose Make sure the connection is good. connection. Check with oscilloscope or No signal at the multimeter if there is any signal at input / output end.

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