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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
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PT-MA-HD44HDBT REACH | 1907/2006/EU ROHS | 2011/65/EU PureLink hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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-HD44HDBT complies with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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 ⚫...
PT-MA-HD44HDBT 1. Product Introduction Thank you for choosing the PT-MA-HD44HDBT matrix. It is an 18G 4x4 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.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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 Distance...
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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...
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 3.2 Rear Panel Name Description Four type-A female HDMI input ports to connect ① INPUT: HDMI sources. • 1~4: Four 3.5mm jacks to connect four IR receivers. Each IR input is associated with the respective HDBaseT output and cannot be switched separately.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Four 3-pin terminal blocks and four Toslink connectors to connect speakers or amplifiers for HDMI input audio de-embedding or HDBaseT output audio de-embedding, and the four Toslink ⑤ connectors can also be used for ARC audio output AUDIO MATRIX OUT/ARC from HDBaseT receivers.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
User Manual PT-MA-HDBT42 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.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Report the connection status of all HDMI loop output OUT 5 ports. LINK Y means the corresponding output port is connected to a display device, N means there is no connection 5~8=HDMI loop output 1~4. between the output port and display device.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Learn HDBT OUT < Learn HDMI OUT Select Learn HDBT OUT Press to confirm. PRESS INPUT KEY Learn HDBT OUT 1 Press OUTPUT 2 PRESS INPUT KEY Learn HDBT OUT 2 Press INPUT 1, 2, 3, 4.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT To using the built-in EDID settings: ⚫ There are six types of built-in EDID data which can be utilized, as shown as below: EDID Video Audio 1080p 1080p HDR MultiCH 4K@30Hz HDR 4K@30Hz HDR MultiCH 5 (Default)
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT L+R OUT 2 In2 Breakout < to select In2 Breakout Press to confirm. L+R Output Audio Volume Control ⚫ Example: Set the audio volume of L+R OUT 2 port. Press Press to select AUDIO Setting. AUDIO Setting <...
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Preset Recall Hold 3s to Store Press Press and hold at least 3 Store Preset Press Key seconds. Press INPUT 2 to select Preset 2. Store Preset 2 Press to confirm. Store Preset 2 Store Success Recall a saved preset ⚫...
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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:...
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT L+R Output Audio Volume Control ⚫ • Adjust L+R output audio volume by the volume bar and the three buttons on the right side.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 6.3 Configuration Tab 6.3.1 Auto-downscaling Enable/disable video resolution auto-downscaling function of HDMI output 1~4 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...
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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 ⚫...
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 6.4.2 HDBT Output Device Control Select one or several HDBaseT output devices to be controlled, and then press ⚫ function buttons.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 6.4.3 HDMI Output Device Control Select one or several HDMI output devices to be controlled, and then press function buttons.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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 ⚫...
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 6.8 Network Setting Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). ⚫ Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. ⚫...
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.”/...
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT HDMI: HDBaseT: AUDIO MATRIX OUT / ARC IR EYE IR Emitter HDCP LINK 4K Blu-Ray Receiver IR Receiver Remote Display 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.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT HDMI: HDBaseT: AUDIO MATRIX OUT / ARC IR EYE HDCP LINK HDCP LINK HDCP LINK IR Emitter Receiver 4K Blu-Ray Receiver Receiver IR Receiver IR Receiver IR Receiver Remote Remote Remote Display Display Display 7.2.2 Control Remote Output Device from Local The remote displays can be controlled from the local matrix switcher location.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT IR Receiver HDMI: Display Remote HDBaseT: AUDIO MATRIX OUT / ARC IR EYE HDCP LINK Receiver 4K Blu-Ray IR Emitter Display...
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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...
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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:...
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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...
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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...
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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".
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Enable the keyboard Command type in function. sending area. Click “Play” to open the communication. Monitoring area, indicates if the command sent works.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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 “.”...
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Command Example and Command Description Feedback HDMI OUT 01 Down Scale OFF! Report the HDMI OUT 02 Down Scale OFF! STA_DS. auto-downscaling function HDMI OUT 03 Down Scale OFF! of HDMI outputs. HDMI OUT 04 Down Scale OFF! RS232RCM00ON.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Command Example and Command Description Feedback Enable the IR IRRCM00ON. remote-control mode for HDBT output [XX] that the matrix switcher can be IR Remote 01 Control MCU ON! controlled by the IR remote IRRCM[XX]ON. IR Remote 02 Control MCU ON!
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Command Example and Command Description Feedback $OUT00. Turn OFF Output 01! Turn off output [XX]. Turn OFF Output 02! [XX]=00~08. The “[XX]=00” represents all outputs. Turn OFF Output 03! $OUT[XX]. [XX]=01~04, represents Turn OFF Output 04! HDBT output 1~4.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Command Example and Command Description Feedback OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Report the connection STA_OUT. status of all HDMI and HDBT LINK N N N Y N N N outputs. 8.3.2 Signal Switching Command Example...
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Command Example Command Description and Response IR Follow Video ON! Local 01 IR Out Switch To Remote 01 IR IN! Local 02 IR Out Switch STA_IR. Report IR switching status. To Remote 02 IR IN! Local 03 IR Out Switch...
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Command Example Command Description and Response PresetRecall02. Preset 02 Recall: Output 01 Switch To In Local 02 IR Out Switch To Remote 01 IR IN! Output 02 Switch To In Local 02 IR Out Switch PresetRecall[XX]. Recall present [XX]. [XX]=01~09.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 8.3.3 Audio Setting Command Example Command Description 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[XX]:[YY].
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Command Example Command Description and Response AVOLUME00:V+. AVOLUME00:V-. AVOLUME01:MU. AVOLUME01:UM. AVOLUME01:05. AVOLUME01:100. Analog Out 01 Volume Analog Out 02 Volume AVOLUME[XX]:[YY]. Set the volume of analog L+R audio Analog Out 03 Volume output [XX] to [YY]. [XX]=00~04, The “[XX]=00”...
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Command Example Command Description and Response ANALOG01:04. ANALOG[XX]:[YY]. Select audio source [YY] for analog L+R audio output [XX]. [XX]=00~04, The “[XX]=00” represents all L+R audio outputs. [YY]=01~08. [YY] Audio [YY] Audio Source Source Out1 Analog Out 01 Switch...
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Command Example Command Description and Response Analog Out 01 Switch To Video In 01! Analog Out 01 Volume UnMute! Analog Out 01 Volume Analog Out 02 Switch To Video In 02! Analog Out 02 Volume UnMute! Analog Out 02 Volume STA_ANALOG.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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]=00~04, U. [XX]=00, represents all inputs.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Command Example Command Description and Response Report the EDID data from output [XX]. EDIDGOUT04. [XX]=01~08. [XX]=01~04, represents HDBT output EDIDGOUT[XX]. EDIDOUT04: 1~4. …… [XX]=05~08, represents HDMI output 1~4. Copy the EDID data of output [XX] to EDIDM04B01.
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 8.3.5 Third-party Device Control Command Description Command Example /+3/01:123456. Send the ASCII command “xxx” to control /+[X]/[YY]:xx the far-end third-party device. xxx: ASCII string. ⚫ Send the ASCII The “[X]=1~7” represents the baud rate ⚫ command “123456.”...
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT Command Description Command Example When power on the matrix switcher, CMDON/+3/01:12345 automatically send ASCII command “xxx” to power on far-end third-party device. xxx: ASCII string. ⚫ When power on the The “[X]=1~7” represents the baud rate ⚫...
User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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! ✓ Control the output display device: Command Example and Command...
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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;...
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User Manual PT-MA-HD44HDBT 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.
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