MX44AVW USER MANUAL Contents Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product. Front Panel Description For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or Rear Panel Description adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
PIP, POP, PBP, and up to 4 window layouts. The MX44AVW features a web browser interface module for control and configuration of the matrix with additional third party control achievable via the front-panel push buttons, IR remote control, RS-232 interface and TCP/IP.
MX44AVW USER MANUAL Operation and Connections The MX44AVW is configured and initially operated from the in-built Web-GUI. Connect your input and output devices, the TCP/IP port, and power to the rear of the unit. Front Panel Buttons The front panel of the MX44AVW features a menu system to provide quick configuration of key features.
MX44AVW USER MANUAL EDID Management EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is a data structure that is used between a display and a source. This data is used by the source to find out what audio and video resolutions are supported by the display. By pre-determining the video resolution and audio format of the source and display device/s you can reduce the time needed for EDID hand shaking thus making switching quicker, and more reliable.
Enter the username: Guest, and press login Please note: the first time the Administrator logs into the web-GUI of the MX44AVW, the default password must be changed to a unique password. Please retain this password for future use. Forgetting the password will mean having to factory reset the unit, losing all configuration settings.
Matrix Mode: Matrix mode allows the MX44AVW to operate as a video matrix. Sources can be assigned to any output, pass-through overrides can be applied, and audio can be routed through the matrix.
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USER MANUAL Presets: – The MX44AVW contains 8 custom presets that can be switched to by pressing the corresponding preset button. These can be used to easily recall settings and switch between multiple configurations. – Once configured, press the Save to Preset button to open a sub menu, and then select the desired preset number. The configuration will be saved to the selected preset number.
Web-GUI - Video Wall Mode Video Wall mode allows the outputs of the MX44AVW to operate as a video wall. The video wall allows an input to be displayed across any configuration of the 4 video wall windows: they can be tiled together contiguously or overlapped in a custom formation in order to form one large screen to display an input.
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Presets: – The MX44AVW contains 12 pre-loaded presets that can be switched to by pressing the corresponding preset button – An additional 8 custom presets can be saved to easily recall settings and switch between multiple configurations. Once configured, press the ‘Save to Preset’...
Web-GUI - Multiview Mode Multiview mode allows the outputs of the MX44AVW to operate in up to 2 x multiview configurations: up to 4 x windows can be displayed at once in either configuration and settings for size & position can be configured independently for each multiview configuration.
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Press Apply to save the changes Layouts: – The MX44AVW contains 5 pre-loaded presets that can be switched to by pressing the corresponding preset button – An additional 8 custom presets can be saved to easily recall settings and switch between multiple configurations.
EDID selection can be made for each input source device to ensure the correct video and audio resolutions are requested from the MX44AVW to the source. The drop down menu contains all of the EDID formats supported, the ability to copy the...
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– It is possible to upload custom EDID .bin files to the MX44AVW if a specific EDID is not listed within the standard formats. A custom EDID file can be generated from a third party EDID generation tool, and uploaded using the Load and Upload buttons.
Web-GUI - Output The Output configuration page allows renaming and EDID selection for each output sink connected to the MX44AVW. Clicking the ‘Update’ button to the right of each output allows for the renaming. This name is updated globally across the web-GUI for simpler...
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HDCP Mode: – The MX44AVW can set the HDCP mode of each output independently. The currently selected mode is displayed on a button Force 2.2, Force 1.4, Follow SNK (sink / display compliance) To change the HDCP mode of the selected output, press the button with the current mode to open a drop down menu, and select the desired HDCP mode.
MX44AVW USER MANUAL Web-GUI - Settings The Settings page allows for configuration of various functions of the MX44AVW, and provides information such as firmware version, network details, and temperature. General Settings: The Update button will open a sub menu to configure the following options: www.blustream.com.au...
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Press the Update button at the bottom of the sub menu to apply changes. Domain Name: Where the IP address of the MX44AVW is not known, the Domain Name can be used to connect to the web-GUI. By default this is set to mx44avw.local...
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Outputs 1-4 can be matrix routed to Inputs 1-4 via the drop down menus. – XLR 48V Phantom Power ON /OFF – Save the state when it is on – If this box is checked, the MX44AVW will remember the XLR 48V Phantom power state when rebooting or powering on. www.blustream.com.au www.blustream-us.com www.blustream.co.uk...
MX44AVW USER MANUAL Web-GUI - Users The Users page allows for configuration of the Guest user’s privileges. Permissions for individual features can be enabled and disabled. The Update Privileges button will open a sub menu to configure the following options: Once the privileges have been configured, press the Update button at the bottom of the sub menu to apply any changes.
USER MANUAL Web-GUI - Update Firmware The Update Firmware page allows for the MX44AVW’s firmware to be updated. The latest firmware can be found on the product’s download page on the Blustream website. When updating the firmware normally, use the Update MX44AVW Firmware option. Ensure you have the correct firmware file and press the corresponding button.
• Power Supply: Internal 100-240V AC NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weights and dimensions are approximate. Package Contents – 1 x MX44AVW – 1 x Remote control – 1 x IR Control Cable - 3.5mm-3.5mm Cable –...
Some other examples that other control systems deploy include \r or 0D (in hex) • Spaces: Blustream commands do not require space between commands unless specified. There may be some programs that require spacing in order to work. •...
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MX44AVW USER MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands (continued) COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION Print Help Information Set Output Video Mode yy HELP Print Help Information oo=[00]: Select All Output Port oo=[01...04]: Select One Output Port STATUS Print System Status And Port Status...
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MX44AVW USER MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands (continued) COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION Set Input:xx EDID To Default EDID:zz Set Preset:pp Layout To User Defined:<x,y,h,v> From xx=00: Select All Input Port Input:aa/bb/cc/dd xx=[01...04]: Select One Input Port x=[00...4095]: X Coordinate Of Window 1/2/3/4...
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MX44AVW USER MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands (continued) COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION Set Output Layout To User Defined:<x,y,h,v> From MV mm PRESET pp Save Current Config To Preset:pp Input:aa/bb/cc/dd SAVE pp=[01..08]: Select Preset Index mm=[01..02]: Select Multiview Index MV mm PRESET pp Apply Preset:pp Config x=[00...4095]: X Coordinate Of Window 1/2/3/4...
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MX44AVW USER MANUAL Certifications FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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