6) As to non-professional or without permission, please DO NOT try to open the casing of the equipment, DO NOT repair it on your own, in case of accident or increasing the damage of the equipment. 7) DO NOT splash any chemistry substance or liquid in the equipment or around. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
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4.2 IR Control ......................6 4.2.1 Usage of IR Remote ................6 4.3 RS232 Control ....................7 4.3.1 Control MHD44 via a PC ................. 7 4.3.2 PC RS232 Control Software Setting ............7 4.3.3 RS232 Commands .................. 7 4.4 USB Firmware Updating .................. 11 5.
1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to MHD44 MHD44 is a high-performance digital matrix switcher for HDMI signals, including 4 HDMI inputs, 4 HDMI outputs. It conforms to HDCP standards, supports HDMI 1.4a, and can handle 1080P 3D signal. It can be controlled via diverse and flexible control methods including front panel buttons, RS232 serial port and IR.
HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 2. Product Appearance of MHD44 2.1 Front Panel Name Description ① Firmware Micro USB port for update firmware. Power ② Keeps light when power on. Indicator In-built IR receiver, receives IR signals emitted by IR ③...
1) System should be installed in a clean environment and has a prop temperature and humidity. 2) All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated for safe. 3) All devices should be connected before power on. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
2) Connect HDMI displayers to HDMI “OUTPUTS” of MHD44 with HDMI cables. 3) Connect the RS232 port (9 pin female connector) of MHD44 to a control device with a serial cable, and control MHD44 via the control device (e.g. a PC).
HDCP, N means not. HDCP Check if the Y means the output signal is with output is with HDCP, N means not. HDCP Check the to check all the 4 output resolution output resolutions. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
IN 3→OUT 3. Press “ALL”, “THROUGH”, the result will be: 1→1, 2→2, 3→3, 4→4. Output channels, ranges from 1~4. Note: In-built IR or extended IR receiver connected to IR Eye can control the device with this remote control. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
4.3 RS232 Control 4.3.1 Control MHD44 via a PC To control MHD44, you need to connect the 9 pin female RS232 port to a PC’s RS232 port. By using RS232 control software and setting right specifications, you are able to control MHD44.
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1 or 0, 1 stands for “with”, 0 stands for “without”). /%I/ALL:0. Y=I & Z=1, means the input port is compliant with HDCP. Y=O & Z=1, means output with HDCP. Y=I & Z=0, means the input port is not PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
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Check whether the input port is compatible with %9978. HDCPEN Y Y Y HDCP EDIDPCM[ Set the audio part of input port [x] to PCM format EDIDPCM01 in EDID database. EDIDG[x]. Get EDID data from the output and display the PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
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2. In above commands, “[”and “]” are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be typed in actual operation. 3. Please remember to end the commands with the ending symbols “.” or “;”. 4. Type the command carefully, it is case-sensitive. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
To meet with the request of different users or additional functions in future, the firmware of MHD44 can be upgraded via USB. When you need to upgrade it, please download the latest upgrade file and then you are able to upgrade it through the update EXE software.
(e.g. a PC) are correct. through RS232 port The device has already Send it to authorized dealer been broken for repairing. bad grounding Static becomes stronger Check the grounding and when connecting the make sure it is connected PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
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Send it to authorized dealers through RS232 port, front for repairing panel buttons or by IR remote If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek further help from authorized dealer or our technical support. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 8. After-sales Service 1) If there appear some problems when running MHD44, please check and deal with the problems reference to this user manual. Any transport costs are borne by the users during the warranty. 2) You can email to our after-sales department or make a call, please tell us the following information about your cases.
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