Liberty DL-44E-H3-KIT Owner's Manual

4x4 hdmi/hdbaset 3.0 matrix switcher kit with 4 hdbaset 3.0 receivers included

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DL-44E-H3-KIT
Owners Manual
4x4 HDMI / HDBaseT 3.0 Matrix Switcher Kit
with 4 HDBaseT 3.0 Receivers Included

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  • Page 1 DL-44E-H3-KIT Owners Manual 4x4 HDMI / HDBaseT 3.0 Matrix Switcher Kit with 4 HDBaseT 3.0 Receivers Included...
  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 Preface Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only. Different models and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is only for operation instruction, please contact the local distributor for maintenance assistance.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure the best performance 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 for ⚫...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 Table of Contents 1. Product Introduction ....................1 1.1 Features ......................1 1.2 Package List ...................... 2 2. Specification ....................... 3 2.1 Matrix Switcher ....................3 2.2 HDBaseT Receiver .................... 4 3. Panel Description ......................6 3.1 Matrix Switcher Front Panel ................
  • Page 5 Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 6.4 CEC Control ....................25 6.5 RS232 Control ....................27 6.6 Access Setting ....................28 6.7 Interface Setting....................29 6.8 Network Setting ....................30 6.9 GUI Upgrade ....................31 7. IR Control ........................32 7.1 IR Remote Control ...................
  • Page 6: Product Introduction

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 1. Product Introduction Thanks for choosing the professional 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT3.0 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/1080P video to distances up to 100m over a single CAT6A U/FTP Ethernet cable.
  • Page 7: Package List

    4x HDBaseT Receivers ⚫ 8x Mounting Ears with 8 Screws ⚫ HDBaseT Receiver 16x Plastic Cushions ⚫ 4x 3-pin Terminal Blocks ⚫ 1x User Manual ⚫ Note: Please contact Liberty immediately if any damage or defect in the components is found.
  • Page 8: Specification

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 2. Specification 2.1 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 (4) HDBaseT 3.0 Output Output Connector (4) RJ45, HDBaseT Output Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 LPCM 7.1 audio, Dolby Atmos®, Dolby®...
  • Page 9: Hdbaset Receiver

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 (4) IR IN, (1) IR ALL IN, (4) IR OUT, (1) IR ALL OUT, (1) IR EYE, Control port (5) RS232, (1) FIRWARE, (1) TCP/IP, (1)Ethernet Control Connector (11) 3.5mm jacks, (5) 3-pin terminal blocks, (1) Type-A USB, (2) RJ45 General Transmission Mode HDBaseT...
  • Page 10 Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 Crosstalk Isolation > 70dB, 10KHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max level before clipping) L-R Level Deviation < 0.3dB, 1KHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max level before clipping) Frequency Response Deviation < ± 0.5dB 20Hz - 20KHz 1KΩ...
  • Page 11: Panel Description

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 3. Panel Description 3.1 Matrix Switcher Front Panel MENU/ PRESET BACK DOWN ① LCD Screen: Presents real-time operation status. ② Power LED: Illuminates RED when the device is in standby mode, illuminates GREEN when device is powered on. ③...
  • Page 12 Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 ALL IN: 3.5mm jack to connect the IR receiver to transmit the IR signal from ⚫ the ALL IN port to all HDBaseT receivers. ③ IR OUT: 1~4: Four 3.5mm jacks to connect four IR emitters to send the IR signal ⚫...
  • Page 13: Receiver Front And Rear Panel

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 3.3 Receiver Front and Rear Panel ① LED: Power LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied. OUT LED: The LED illuminates blue when HDMI out is connected to a display. ② DIP SWITCH: HDMI: The ARC/eARC input via HDMI output port of receiver.
  • Page 14: System Connection

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 4. System Connection 4.1 Usage Precaution Make sure all components and accessories included before installation. ⚫ System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and ⚫ humidity. All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and ⚫...
  • Page 15: Button Control

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 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 16: Panel Button Locking/Unlocking

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 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...
  • Page 17: Edid Management

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 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. Enter EDID management tab: ⚫...
  • Page 18: Audio Setting

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 To invoke the built-in EDID data: ⚫ There are six types of built-in EDID data can be invoked, as shown as below: EDID Video Audio 1080p 1080p MultiCH 4K@30Hz HDR 4K@30Hz HDR MultiCH 5 (Default) 4K@60Hz HDR 4K@60Hz HDR...
  • Page 19 Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 L+R OUT 1 In1 Breakout Out1 Breakout Out1 ARC L+R OUT 2 In2 Breakout Out2 Breakout Out2 ARC L+R OUT 3 In3 Breakout Out3 Breakout Out3 ARC In4 Breakout Out4 Breakout Out4 ARC L+R OUT 4 SPDIF OUT 1 In1 Breakout...
  • Page 20: Preset Setting

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 5.6 Preset Setting Press PRESET button can save the current switching routing or load the saved layout preset. 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 21: Gui Control

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 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 Serial port: 4001 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...
  • Page 22: Signal Switching

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 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 23: Audio Setting

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 6.2 Audio Setting HDMI ARC ⚫ Turn ON/OFF the HDMI ARC Follow video, if turn on, When the video source is switched, ARC will also follow the switch. Audio Source Selection ⚫ ⚫ There are 12 audio sources can be selected for four analog L+R audio output ports, and 12 audio sources can be selected for four digital SPDIF output ports.
  • Page 24 Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 ⚫ Volume Adjust L+R output audio volume by the volume bar and the three buttons on the right side. RX eARC ⚫ Choose HDMI or SPDIF ARC/eARC...
  • Page 25: Configuration

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 6.3 Configuration 6.3.1 Down-scaling ⚫ Enable/disable video resolution down-scaling function of 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 port.
  • Page 26: Hdcp Setting

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 6.3.2 HDCP Setting ⚫ Set the HDCP mode of HDMI and HDBaseT outputs to Passive or Active. Mode Description Follow Display Automatically follows the Display. Automatically follows the HDCP version of source Passive device.
  • Page 27: Edid Copy

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 6.3.3 EDID Copy ⚫ Copy the EDID data from a single output port to one or several input ports. Click Confirm to save any changes or click Cancel to cancel any changes that have been made.
  • Page 28: Edid Setting

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 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 one input ports. 2) Select a built-in EDID.
  • Page 29: Poc

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 6.3.5 PoC Turn ON/OFF the PoC...
  • Page 30: Cec Control

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 6.4 CEC Control If the input source devices and HDBaseT 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 31 Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 2) HDBT Output Device Control Select one or several HDBaseT output devices to be controlled, and then press ⚫ function buttons.
  • Page 32: Rs232 Control

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 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.
  • Page 33: Access Setting

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 6.6 Access Setting Reset the login admin. ⚫ 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 been made.
  • Page 34: Interface Setting

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 6.7 Interface Setting Modify LCD readout and button labels. ⚫ Click Confirm to save any changes or click Cancel to cancel any changes that have been made.
  • Page 35: Network Setting

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 6.8 Network Setting Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). ⚫ Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. ⚫...
  • Page 36: Gui Upgrade

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 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 37: Ir Control

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 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 38: Ir Pass-Through Control

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 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 Remote The same basic principle applies when controlling the local input device from the remote location.
  • Page 39: Control Remote Output Device From Local

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 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 1. Connect an IR receiver to IR IN 3 port on the matrix switcher, then connect an IR emitter to the IR OUT on the receiver...
  • Page 40 Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 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 port on each connected HDBaseT receiver...
  • Page 41: Rs232 Control

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 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. 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.
  • Page 42: Control The Remote Third-Party Device From Local

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 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

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 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

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 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: Double-click the icon to run, and its interface is depicted below: Parameter configuration area Monitoring area, show the commands...
  • Page 45: Rs232 Commands

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 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 Command Example and...
  • Page 46 Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 Command Example and Command Description Feedback HDBT 01 Power ON! HDBT 02 Power ON! STA_PHDBT. Report the PoC status of HDBT outputs. HDBT 03 Power ON! HDBT 04 Power ON! DS00ON. Turn on DOWN SCALE for HDBT output. OUT 01 Down Scale ON! [xx] The value 00-04,00 means all HDBT DS[XX]ON.
  • Page 47 Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 Command Example and Command Description Feedback RS232 Remote 04 Control MCU OFF! RS232 Remote 01 Control MCU OFF! RS232 Remote 02 Control MCU OFF! STA_RS232RCM. Report the RS232 remote-control mode status. RS232 Remote 03 Control MCU OFF! RS232 Remote 04 Control MCU OFF!
  • Page 48 Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 Command Example and Command Description Feedback represents all outputs. Turn ON Output 01! [XX]=01~04, represents HDBT output 1~4. Turn ON Output 02! Turn ON Output 03! Turn ON Output 04! $OUT00. Turn off output [XX]. [XX]=00~04. The “[XX]=00” Turn OFF Output 01! $OUT[XX].
  • Page 49: Signal Switching

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 Command Example and Command Description Feedback Select the RX dial mode as HDMI, RXAUDIOSEL[xx]:H RXAUDIOSEL01:HDMI. [xx] The value is 00-04, 00 means all, 01 means DMI. RX 01 Audio Select HDMI In! HDBT1. Select the RX dial mode as SPDIF, RXAUDIOSEL01:SPDIF.
  • Page 50 Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 Command Example and Command Description Response Remote 02 IR IN! Local 03 IR Out Switch To Remote 03 IR IN! Local 04 IR Out Switch To Remote 04 IR IN! PresetSave01. Preset 01 Save Success! Preset 01 Sta: Store the current switching status to present PresetSave[XX].
  • Page 51: Audio Setting

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 8.3.3 Audio Setting Command Example and Command Description Response SPDIF01:04. Select audio source [YY] for SPDIF audio output [XX]. [XX]=00~04, The “[XX]=00” represents all SPDIF audio outputs. [YY]=01~12. [YY] Audio Source [YY] Audio Source In1 Breakout Out3 Breakout SPDIF[XX]:[YY].
  • Page 52 Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 Command Example and Command Description Response Analog Out 01 Volume UnMute! Analog Out 02 Volume UnMute! Analog Out 03 Volume UnMute! Analog Out 04 Volume UnMute! ANALOG01:04. The analog ANALOG OUT selects the number of input audio sources, [YY] The value is 01-12, 01-04 means ANALOG[XX]:[YY].
  • Page 53 Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 Command Example and Command Description Response HDMI ARC Follow Video HDMIARCFVOFF. HDMIARC follows video switching off OFF! HDMIARC HDMI port select the ARC of the first HDMIARC01:01. HDBT HDMIARC[xx]:[YY]. HDMI IN 01 Switch To [xx] The value is 00-04, 00 means all, 01 means ARC/eARC 01! HDMI1.
  • Page 54: Hdcp Setting

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 8.3.4 HDCP Setting Command Example and Command Description Response HDCP00MAT. OUT 01 HDCP MAT The HDCP content of output [XX] follows the Display! HDCP version of display device. OUT 02 HDCP MAT HDCP[XX]MAT [XX]=00~04.
  • Page 55: Edid Management

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 Command Example and Command Description Response OUT 01 HDCP BYPASS! OUT 02 HDCP BYPASS! OUT 03 HDCP BYPASS! OUT 04 HDCP BYPASS! STA_HDCP. Report the HDCP mode of all outputs. OUT 05 HDCP BYPASS! OUT 06 HDCP BYPASS! OUT 07 HDCP BYPASS! OUT 08 HDCP BYPASS!
  • Page 56 Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 Command Example and Command Description Response Report the EDID data from output [XX]. EDIDGOUT04. EDIDGOUT[XX]. [XX]=01~04. EDIDOUT04: [XX]=01~04, represents HDBT output 1~4. …… Copy the EDID data of output [XX] to input [YY]. EDIDM04B01.
  • Page 57: Third-Party Device Control

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 8.3.6 Third-party Device Control Command Description Command Example Send the ASCII command “xxx” to control the /+3/01:123456. far-end third-party device. ⚫ xxx: ASCII string. The “[X]=1~7” represents the baud rate of ⚫ Send the ASCII command third-party device.
  • Page 58: Cec Control

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 Command Description Command Example [X]=2, the baud rate is 4800 connected to the far-end [X]=3, the baud rate is 9600 HDBaseT receiver of [X]=4, the baud rate is 19200 connecting the HDBT output [X]=5, the baud rate is 38400 1 port.
  • Page 59 Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 ✓ Control the input source: Command Example and Command Description Response CECI02044400 CECI[AA][BB][CC]00. Confirm operation (Enter). CEC Input 02 Send Success! CECI01044401. CECI[AA][BB][CC]01. UP direction. CEC Input 01 Send Success! CECI01044402. CECI[AA][BB][CC]02. DOWN direction. CEC Input 01 Send Success! CECI03044403.
  • Page 60: Firmware Upgrade

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 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” on PC. 2) Power off the switcher, and connect the FW port of switcher to the PC with USB cable.
  • Page 61: Panel Drawing

    4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 10. Panel Drawing MUH44T-H3 Matrix Switcher TPUH670R HDBaseT Receiver...
  • Page 62: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 11. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Bad quality of the connecting Try another high-quality cable. cable. Output image with snowflake. Fail or loose connection. Make sure the connection is good. Check with oscilloscope or No signal at the input / output multimeter if there is any signal at the end.
  • Page 63: Customer Service

    Uncompressed 18G HDMI Matrix 4x4 over HDBaseT3.0 12. Customer Service The return of a product to our Customer Service implies the full agreement of the terms and conditions hereinafter. There terms and conditions may be changed without prior notice. 1) Warranty The limited warranty period of the product is fixed three years.
  • Page 64 Phone: 719-260-0061 Fax: 719-260-0075 Toll-Free: 800-530-8998 Email: supportlibav@libav.com...

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