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HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT
500416-POE-US
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Installation Guide

P/N: 94-000750-A SE-000750-A

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT 500416-POE-US 500416-POE-UK 500416-POE-EU Installation Guide P/N: 94-000750-A SE-000750-A...
  • Page 2 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide Copyright Notice: Copyright © 2013 MuxLab Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2009 Real Time Engineers Ltd. This product uses an unmodified version of FreeRTOS V6.0.0. Source code available at www.freertos.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide Table of Contents 1. Overview .............................4   1.1.  Description ..........................4  1.2.  Features ............................ 5  2. Technical Specifications ......................6   3. Installation Procedure .......................7   3.1.  Parts List ..........................7 ...

  • Page 4: Overview

    (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables for cost-efficient connectivity. Remote displays can be connected up to 230 feet (70 meters) @ 1080p Deep Color via Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP cables. The Matrix Switch works in conjunction with MuxLab’s HDMI Receiver (500454-RX or 500454-POE-RX).

  • Page 5: Features

     UTP/STP extension for 1080p Deep Color up to 230 feet (70 meters) via Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP cables  HDMI 3D support  Seamless integration with MuxLab’s HDMI Receiver (500454-RX or 500454-POE-  HDMI input supported with resolution up to 1080p  HDBaseT supported output ...

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    Shipping Weight FCC, CE, RoHS, WEEE Regulatory Two (2) years Warranty 500416-POE-US (UPC: 627699014165) HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Order Information 500416-POE-UK (UPC: 627699914168) HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT 500416-POE-EU (UPC: 627699814161) HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Table 1: Technical Specifications...

  • Page 7: Installation Procedure

    © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide Installation Procedure 3.1. Parts List The HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT (500416-POE) comes with the following parts: • Base unit • Four (4) IR Emitters • Four (4) IR Sensors •...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 3.2. Product Overview The external connections and connection indicators of the HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch are detailed in Figure 2 and Figure 3 (mounting brackets not shown). Please familiarize yourself with them before installing the unit.

  • Page 9: Pre-Installation Checklist

    2. The Matrix Switch is typically installed in a remote telecom room and is connected to multiple video sources and display devices via Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP or HDMI cables. A MuxLab Receiver is installed at each display to support the connection to the Matrix Switch via a Cat 5e/6 cable.

  • Page 10: Physical Installation

    HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 3.4. Physical Installation MuxLab’s HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT comes with mounting brackets for standard 19” rack mounting. Select the final destination for the product and install the unit using standard rack-mount screws (Figure 4).

  • Page 11: Installation Procedure

    3. Using HDMI cables (not included), connect each source to an HDMI IN port on the back panel of the Matrix Switch. 4. Ensure that one MuxLab Receiver is connected to each display using an HDMI cable (not included). For more information, refer to MuxLab’s 500454 Quick Installation Guide.
  • Page 12 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide Figure 6: Typical Configuration (I) Page 12...
  • Page 13 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide Figure 7: Typical Configuration (II) Page 13...

  • Page 14: Manual Control Of Matrix Switch

    © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 3.6. Manual Control of Matrix Switch The HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT may be manually controlled by using pushbuttons on its front panel (Figure 8). Figure 8: Front Panel Controls There are four controls on the front panel of the Matrix Switch.

  • Page 15: Remote Control Of Matrix Switch

    IR sensor that can be placed up to 117 centimeters (46 inches) from the Matrix Switch, offering greater flexibility in using the remote. The remote can also control the Matrix Switch at display locations via MuxLab receivers. To do this, the user aims the remote at the receiver’s IR sensor and sends command signals to the Matrix Switch.

  • Page 16: Remote Control Of Sources And Displays

    Remote Control of Sources and Displays Sources and displays do not have to be controlled at their physical location. Using MuxLab receivers, each source and display can be controlled at different locations using their respective remotes. Using source remotes, sources can be controlled at display locations via receivers (see Figure 6).

  • Page 17: Edid And Dip Switch Settings

    © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 3.9. EDID and DIP Switch Settings Every digital display has extended display identification data (EDID) that describes its capabilities to a video source. This enables the source to know which type of display is connected to it, and to send compatible signals to that display.

  • Page 18: Port Control Operation

    © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 3.10. Port Control Operation MuxLab’s 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT may be controlled in the following two ways: 1. RS-232 Control 2. USB CDC Control 1. RS-232 Control The Matrix Switch features built-in firmware that allows commands from an ASCII terminal to be sent directly to the device via an RS-232 connection.

  • Page 19: Usb Driver Setup

    To install the USB serial driver, download the SC-000032-A USB to serial driver file from the MuxLab website and save it to the local hard drive. NOTE: If the downloaded file is compressed, it will have to be uncompressed before using it.
  • Page 20 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide A new dialog box will open (Figure 13). Select Browse my computer for driver software (advanced). Figure 13: Found New Hardware Dialog Box Another dialog box will open (Figure 14). Click Browse and locate the SC-000032-A USB to serial driver file downloaded earlier.
  • Page 21 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide A security window will now appear, indicating that the driver software is unsigned (Figure 15). Select Install this driver software anyway. Figure 15: Windows Security A window will appear instructing that the software for the driver has been successfully installed (Figure 16).

  • Page 22: Ethernet Web Interface

    HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 3.12. Ethernet Web Interface MuxLab offers users an Ethernet Web interface that provides the same functionality as manual control, with speeds of 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. To use the Ethernet Web interface, the Matrix Switch must first be physically connected to an Ethernet network.
  • Page 23 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide The Logout hyperlink logs the user out of the system. The Language drop-down list provides the user with three interface languages: English, French, and Spanish. English is used by default.
  • Page 24 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide The Port Management submenu allows the user to make individual connections between specific displays and sources, or wholesale connections between all displays and sources by means of presets. Sources and displays are presented to the user in any one of four ways: •...
  • Page 25 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide (2) Setup The Setup submenu (Figure 20) is used to perform the following tasks: • Modify port names • Modify present names • Modify network connections and passwords • Modify RS232 connections •...
  • Page 26 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide In the Preset Names tab (Figure 21), the user can modify the names of presets. Figure 21: Setup Submenu – Preset Names Tab After preset names are modified, the user clicks on Save to save these modifications.
  • Page 27 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide To implement password modifications, an administrator makes changes to the Administrator Password and/or the User Password, and then clicks on the corresponding Save button. Regular users can only make changes to the User Password.
  • Page 28 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide In the Alarms tab (Figure 24), the user can modify the settings that dictate when an alarm will be triggered. Figure 24: Setup Submenu – Alarms Tab Minimum and maximum temperatures are understood to be in degrees Celsius (°C).
  • Page 29 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide In the Administration tab (Figure 25), the user can modify passwords for users and (if applicable) administrators, select and install new firmware, restore or backup data and reset the unit to factory settings.
  • Page 30 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide In the EDID tab (Figure 26), the user can apply pre-defined EDID settings to all input sources or apply EDID setting from any display to a given source. Figure 26: Setup Submenu – EDID Tab...
  • Page 31 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide In addition to three submenu screens, the Ethernet web interface also provides the user with a detailed Hardware Monitor screen (Figure 28). Figure 28: Hardware Monitor Screen This screen can be accessed by clicking on the Product status link at the top right of any Ethernet web interface screen.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Check that the display supports the source resolution. Devices Work Table 6: Troubleshooting When contacting your nearest MuxLab dealer or MuxLab Technical Support at 877-689-5228 (toll free in North America) or (+1) 514-905-0588 (International), please have the following information ready: ...

  • Page 33: Appendix

    © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide Appendix A. ASCII Command Set Ensure that the terminal emulation program parameters are set to the following: BAUD Rate: 9600 Data bits: Stop bits: Parity: None Flow control: None It should be noted that commands are case sensitive and arguments must be separated by a single space.
  • Page 34 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide Serial/USB Port Commands 1. Alarm alarm Description: Display all the alarm settings Arguments: <none> alarm Example: Response: Device Temperatures (Celsius): - Temp min: 0 - Temp max: 70 Notification Method:...
  • Page 35 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 2. Connection connect -i <input port #> <output port #> Description: Connect a specific input to a specific output Arguments: <input port #>: 1 to 4 <output port #>: 1 to 4...
  • Page 36 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 3. Disconnection disconnect -i <input port #> Description: Disconnect a specific input port from all output ports connected to it Arguments: <input port #>: 1 to 4 Example: Disconnect input 3 from all outputs connected to it...
  • Page 37 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 4. EDID (Continued) edidcopy –o <output port #> Description: Copy EDID from the specified output port to all input ports < Arguments: output port #>: 1 to 4 Copy EDID from the output port # 2 to all input ports Example: edidcopy –o 2...
  • Page 38 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 5. Get (Continued) get -o Description: Get the connection state of all output ports Arguments: <none> Example: Get connection state of all output ports get -o Response: Output 01 connected to: 03...
  • Page 39 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 7. Name name -i <input port #> “<name>” Description: Set a name for the selected input port Arguments: <input port #>: 1 to 4 <name>: up to 20 characters Example: Set name “My DVD Player”...
  • Page 40 Description: Set a name for the unit < Arguments: name>: up to 20 characters Example: Set the name “MuxLab Switch” for the unit name -unit “MuxLab Switch” Response: Unit Name:[“MuxLab Switch”] (or an error message if the command failed) name -unit...
  • Page 41 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 8. Network network Description: Get the network address values (IP, mask and gateway) Arguments: <none> Example: Get network address values network Response: IP: 10.0.1.101 MASK: 255.255.0.0 GATEWAY: 10.0.0.1 DHCP: ON (or an error message if the command failed) Network –ip...
  • Page 42 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 8. Network (Continued) Network –dhcp <dhcp state> Description: Enable/disable DHCP feature Arguments: <dhcp state>: on or off Enable the DHCP feature Example: Network –dhcp on Response: IP: 10.0.1.101 MASK: 255.255.0.0 GATEWAY: 10.101.1.5...
  • Page 43 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 11. Reset reset -f Description: Reset the unit and restore it to its factory settings Arguments: <none> Example: Reset unit and restore it to factory settings reset -f “Clearing flash memory...
  • Page 44 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 13. Serial Port serial Description: Get all RS-232 settings Arguments: <none> Get all RS-232 settings Example: serial Response: Baud Rate: 9600 Data bits: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity: NONE (or an error message if the command failed) serial -b <baud rate>...
  • Page 45 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 14. Status status Description: Display the unit status Arguments: <none> Example: Display the unit status status Response: Temperature: 28 Celsius Voltage monitors: Ok (or an error message if the command failed) 15.

  • Page 46: Ip Control Commands

    © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide B. IP Control Commands 1. Notice This section is provided for informational purposes only, and should only be used by software developers with a thorough understanding of the HTTP and JSON specifications.
  • Page 47 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 4. Basic Authentication (Continued) If successful, you will receive an HTTP 201 Created response. Sessions will automatically close after 5 minutes of inactivity. They may also be closed at any time by a GET /var/logout.json.

  • Page 48: Get Commands

    © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 5. GET Commands Response Array of 4 integers. /var/conn.json Contains 4 items for the 4 displays. Each number is the source connected to the associated display. 0 means a display is disconnected.
  • Page 49 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide 6. POST Commands POST commands will always return 1 of 5 HTTP headers: HTTP 201Created Command was successful HTTP 400 Bad Request Received argument was malformed HTTP 403 Forbidden User does not have sufficient privileges...
  • Page 50 © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide The response will be the data (in hexadecimal) returned if any: [“A105……450C”] Array of a single integer. var/edidcopy_p.json Copy the specified predefined EDID values to all input ports. The different code value are:...

  • Page 51: Infrared Remote Control Codes

    © MuxLab Inc. HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT Installation Guide C. Infrared Remote Control Codes Custom Code: 00FF Identification Code (hex) Section Button   Display 1   Display 2   Display 3   Display 4 Page 51...

  • Page 52: Product Warranty Policy

    Product more than six months old, including shelf life. The defective unit must be returned prepaid to MuxLab and then the unit will be repaired or if repair is not possible, replaced by an equivalent unit and returned to the customer within one (1) month of receiving any returned product. There is no charge for repair (parts and labor) during the full warranty period.

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