ALFAtron ALF-MUH88E User manual

ALFATRON ALF-MUH88E
Preface
Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this
manual is for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real
product.
This manual is only for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage. The
functions described in this version are updated till March 2017. Any changes of
functions and parameters since then will be informed separately. Please refer to the
dealers for the latest details.
All product function is valid till 2017-3-2.
Trademarks
Product model and logo are trademarks. Any other trademarks mentioned in this
manual are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of this
publication may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent.
FCC Statement
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. It 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 commercial
installation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To insure 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 for
possible future shipment
 Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury
to persons.
 Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical shock
or burn.
 Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause
damage, deterioration or malfunction.
 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install
this product near water.
 Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
 Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
 Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by
overheat.
 Keep the module away from liquids.
 Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage.
If an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.
 Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
 Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to
the device before cleaning.
 Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
 Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general
household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.

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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Brief Introduction ............................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Package List ...................................................................................................... 2
2. Product Appearance ................................................................................................... 3
2.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher ............................................................................ 3
2.2 HDBaseT Receiver ............................................................................................ 5
3. System Connection ..................................................................................................... 6
3.1 System Applications .......................................................................................... 6
3.2 Connection Diagram .......................................................................................... 6
3.3 Connection Procedure ....................................................................................... 7
3.4 Connection with HDBaseT Receiver.................................................................. 7
4. System Operations ..................................................................................................... 9
4.1 IR Control .......................................................................................................... 9
IR Remote ............................................................................................... 9
Force Carrier ......................................................................................... 10
Control Far-end Device locally............................................................... 10
Control Local Device Remotely ............................................................. 11
4.2 RS232 Control ................................................................................................. 12
RS232 connection ................................................................................. 12
Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software ............................ 13
Basic Settings ........................................................................................ 13
RS232 Communication Commands ...................................................... 14
4.3 TCP/IP Control................................................................................................. 23
Control Modes ....................................................................................... 23
GUI for TCP/IP control ........................................................................... 24
GUI Update............................................................................................ 27
4.4 EDID Management .......................................................................................... 28
EDID learning ........................................................................................ 28
EDID invoking ........................................................................................ 28
4.5 Firmware Update via USB ............................................................................... 29

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5. Specification ............................................................................................................. 30
5.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher .......................................................................... 30
5.2 HDBaseT Receiver .......................................................................................... 31
6. Panel Drawing .......................................................................................................... 32
6.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher .......................................................................... 32
6.2 HDBaseT Receiver .......................................................................................... 32
7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ............................................................................... 33
8. After-sales Service .................................................................................................... 35

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1. Introduction
1.1 Brief Introduction
This Kit is a professional 4K HDBaseT Home Distribution Hub Kit, which consists of a
4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher, 7 HDBaseT Receivers and accessories.
The 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher is a professional 8x8 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that
consist of the following inputs and outputs, 8 HDMI IN (4kx2K@60Hz signal at max), 7
IR IN, 1 IR EYE, 8 IR OUT, 1 IR OUT ALL, 7 HDBaseT OUT, 1 HDMI OUT, 1 SPDIF
OUT, 1 L&R RCA OUT, and TCP/IP, RS232 control port via phoenix connector.
The receiver is an HDBaseT Receiver that consists of the following inputs and outputs,
1 HDBaseT IN, 1 IR IN, 1 IR OUT and HDMI OUT. The receiver is powered directly by
the Matrix Switcher.
All HDMI inputs can be selected by either the front panel buttons, IR, RS232 or GUI.
The selected source is delivered to HDBaseT zoned outputs 1~7 & HDMI Output.
The Matrix Switcher is capable of delivering 4K signals up to 40m, 1080p up to 70m
and powering the receivers via a single CAT5e cable. It is however recommended to
use good quality CAT6 cable.
The Matrix Switcher supports EDID management and is HDCP 2.2, 1.4 compliant.
Audio sources can be selected via RS232 commands and TCP/IP at the Matrix
Switcher or by 3rd Party control.
1.2 Features
 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that features 7 HDBaseT outputs and 1 HDMI output
 Supports HDCP 2.2, and is backwards compatible with previous version of HDCP
and HDMI
 Transmits 4Kx2K @ 60Hz 4:2:0 up to 26 ft. (8m) via HDMI port and 131 ft. (40m)
via HDBaseT port
 7 HDBaseT outputs with distances up to 230 ft. (70m) at 1080p and 131 ft. (40m)
at 4Kx2K on a single Cat5e/6 cable
 HDBaseT Receivers are powered by the matrix using PoC technology
 LED indicators show real-time switching status
 Controllable via front panel, RS232, IR and TCP/IP
 Built-in GUI for TCP/IP control and setup
 Powerful EDID management
 Support CEC to control far-end display devices via RS232 commands
 Features Micro USB port for firmware upgrades

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 Easy installation with rack-mounting design, mounting hardware included
 Power Supply : Matrix Unit, AC100V~ 240V; Receivers, PoC
1.3 Package List
 1 x 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher (MUH88E)
 7 x HDBaseT Receivers (TPHD-70-E-R)
 1 x Power cord(Optional)
 8 x IR receivers
 9 x IR emitters
 1 x IR remote
 1 x RS232 cable(Phoenix to DB9)
 2 x Mounting ears & 6 x Screws (For 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher )
 14 x Mounting ears & 28 x Screws (For HDBaseT Receivers)
 4 x Trapezoidal Plastic pads (For 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher)
 28 x Round Plastic pads(For HDBaseT Receivers)
 1 x User manual
Note: Confirm if the product and the accessories are all included, if not, please contact
with the dealers.

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2. Product Appearance
2.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher
1. Front Panel
No. Name Description
① FIRMWARE Micro USB port for updating firmware
② Power Indicator  OFF: No power;
 RED: DC power present or Standby Mode.
③ INPUTS 8 input selector buttons & 8 green indicators.
numbered from “1” to “8”.
④ OUTPUTS
8 output selector buttons & 8 green indicators, press
the buttons to switch input cycle for the outputs.
Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and
specifications are subject to real product.
2. Rear Panel
No. Name Description
① INPUTS
8 x HDMI inputs: Type A female HDMI connector,
connect the source device with an HDMI cable to any of
the HDMI inputs.
② OUTPUTS  7 x HDBaseT outputs: The HDBT RJ45 outputs
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1-H DBT 3-H DBT 4-HDB T 5-HDB T 6 -HD B T 7 -HD BT
8-H DMI
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8-S PDI F
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OUT P UT S
IR I N IR O UT
CON T RO L
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deliver HD video, Audio and PoC to the HDBaseT
Receiver up to 70m.
 1 x HDMI output: Connect an HDMI cable from the
Matrix Switcher to the displayer.
③ IR IN
 7 x IR IN: Connect with IR receiver, fixed IR input
for the output, cannot be switched separately. It
makes up an IR bi-directional transmission with the
IR OUT on the corresponding HDBaseT receiver.
 1 x IR EYE: Connect with extended IR receiver,
use the IR remote to control the Matrix Switcher.
④ IR OUT
 8 x IR OUT: Plug in IR emitters to deliver the IR signal
sent from the far-end receivers connected to the
HDBaseT ports. These IR OUT sockets make up an
IR matrix with the IR IN sockets on the far-end
receivers, and all can be switched simultaneously
with the AV signal, or separately from switching. In
default setting, the 1~7 IR OUT corresponds with the
1~7 IR IN, i.e. IR OUT1 - IR IN1, IR OUT2 - IR
IN2, …IR OUT7 - IR IN7.
 1 x IR ALL OUT: Plug in IR emitter to deliver the IR
signal to control input source device form any of far-
end receivers.
⑤ CONTROL
 RS232: Serial port for unit control, 3-pin pluggable
terminal block, connects with control device (e.g.
PC).
 TCP/IP: RJ45 port. Connect with PC for Web-
based GUI control.
⑥ AUDIO
OUTPUTS
 SPDIF: Digital audio output connects directly via an
optic fibre cable to the Toslink input on a sound bar.
 RCA (L&R): PCM Analogue audio output sockets
connect the de-embedded audio additional speakers.
⑦ AC100V~240V Power port, connect with power cord
Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and
specifications are subject to real product.

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2.2 HDBaseT Receiver
No. Name Description
① Power
Indicator
 OFF: No power;
 RED: DC power present (PoC).
② DC 12V Connect with power supply (PoC).
③ HDBaseT
IN
The RJ45 socket has two LED status indicators. Plug in the Pre-
installed CAT cable in to the HDBT RJ45 socket.
 HDCP: HDCP compliant indicator
 OFF: No HDMI traffic (no picture)
 GREEN: Signals with HDCP.
 Blinking GREEN: Signal without HDCP
 LINK: HDBT Link status indicator.
 OFF: No Link
 YELLOW:Link Successful
 Blinking YELLOW: Link Error
④ HDMI OUT Connect to HDMI display.
⑤ IR IN
Plug in the IR receiver, this will receive the IR signals from the RCU
and send through to the Matrix Switcher and then control the
desired source.
⑥ IR OUT
Plug in the IR emitter and attached to the fornt of the display, this
will send the IR signals form the Matrix Switcher to control the
display which is connected to the HDMI OUT port.
HDMI OUT
IR IN
IR OUT
LI NK HD C P
DC 12V
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