Atlona AT-PRO3HD44M User manual

User Manual
Atlona HDMI 4 by 4 Matrix Switcher
over CAT5e/6/7
AT-PRO3HD44M
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1. Introduction ................................................................................ 3
2. Package Contents ................................................................................ 3
3. Features ................................................................................ 3
4. Before You Start ................................................................................ 3
5. Panel Descriptions
• Front Panel .................................................................................4
• IR .................................................................................4
• Back Panel ................................................................................ 5
6. Connection and Installation
• 3rd Party Control ................................................................................ 6
• IR Remote Control ................................................................................ 7
• Matrix I/O Control ................................................................................ 8
• I/O Route Memory ................................................................................ 9
• EDID ................................................................................ 9-11
• Matrix Status ................................................................................ 12
7. RS-232
• Connection ................................................................................ 13
• Set Up ................................................................................ 13
8. TCP/IP ................................................................................ 14-21
9. TCP/IP and RS-232 Control
• Control Commands ................................................................................ 22
• TCP/IP Commands ................................................................................ 22-23
• Baud Rate ................................................................................ 23-24
10. Remote Control ................................................................................ 24
11. Resetting and Updating ................................................................................ 25
12. Specifications ................................................................................ 26
13. Safety Information ................................................................................ 27
14. Warranty ................................................................................ 28-29
15. Atlona Product Registration ................................................................................ 29
Revision B (1/21/13):
Hardware update
New TCP/IP port Page 6
Revision B Part 2 (3/20/13):
TCP/IP Page 15-17
Internal EDIDs Page 11
Revision B Firmware 2.0.02 (8/14/13):
DHCP auto on Page 14-21 (TCP/IP instruction has changed)
Table of Contents

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Introduction
With the latest and more affordable HDBaseT®technology extend HDMI®sources up to 230ft over
category cable. The Atlona HDMI 4 by 4 Matrix Switcher allows for effortless control of up to 8
devices through IR, RS-232, TCP/IP and the front panel. With built in S/PDIF ports send audio to an
AVR or distribution amp. To ensure all audio passes through, the 4 by 4 Matrix Switcher supports
all Lossy and Lossless formats of Dolby®and DTS™ over HDMI.
Package Contents
Features
• 1 x AT-PRO3HD44M
• 1 x 24V/6.25A DC adaptor
• 1 x Power cord
• 1 x IR Extender
• 5 x IR Emitter
• 1 x Remote control
• 1 x Pair of dual purpose wall/rack mounts
• 1 x User Manual
• HDBaseT allows IR, RS-232, audio and visual signals to pass over a single category cable.
• Latest feature of Power over Category cable (PoCc™) enables the matrix to power all compatible
receivers.
• IR ports for zone dedicated control through IR remote control and 3rd party control boxes.
• Programmable I/O memories, save I/O routes for faster switching to the most commonly used
configurations.
• EDID™ learning function for up to 4 video display EDIDs.
• Multiple control options such as RS-232, IR, TCP/IP, and the front panel.
• Dolby®TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ pass through HDMI output interface.
• Compatible with DVI/D (with DVI/D to HDMI adapter such as AT-HD610), allowing DVI/D to be
passed to displays.
• Built in S/PDIF audio de-embedding for AVR or 2Ch distribution amplifiers.
Compatible with PCM 2Channel, Dolby 2.0, Dobly Digital 5.1, and DTS 5.1.
• HDCP compliant
Before You Start
• Make sure when connecting a category cable a 568B termination method is used.
• Make sure the matrix is connected to a component surge suppressor with line conditioning.
Note: Atlona’s warranty does not cover damage due to electrical disturbances. A component surge
suppressor with line conditioning is highly suggested, especially in areas with electrical
storms.
• Be sure you’re using a mono to mono (2 conductor) 3.5mm IR cable available to purchase at
Atlona.com) when using IR output control from 3rd party control boxes, stereo (3 conductor)
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Panel Description
Front Panel
1. IR Receiver Window - Receives the signal from the included IR Remote Control or a 3rd party
control box.
2. Power Button - Cycles the power between On (blue backlight) or Standby (red backlight) mode.
3. Function Button - Select for command options. (blue backlight when selected)
a. Default: Mirrors all inputs to corresponding outputs. (i.e. 1 to 1, 2 to 2, 3 to 3, etc.)
b. All: Save a single input to all the outputs with this function.
c. Memory: Save/load the current input and output route to memory.
d. EDID: Save/Load EDIDs to individual inputs.
Note: Default setting for EDID is the highest common HD resolution of all connected
devices. (i.e. if you have resolutions ranging 720p, 1080i, and 1080p then 720p would be
the default resolution for all connected displays.)
4. Enter Button - Use to view current status for inputs and outputs or to confirm a command.
5. Cancel Button - Within the functions menu use to go back one screen or to the home screen.
Note: You cannot power off or change functions unless you go to the home screen.
6. Number buttons - Use these buttons to select input and output paths or use with the function
button to change matrix settings.
1 3 4 ab c d 2 5
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The IR receiver window can sometimes pick up stray reflected IR commands causing loss of
functionality. To disable the front panel, see directions below:
IR
Hold for
5 seconds
---> ---> --->
AT-H2H-XXM
Select Input Number
home screen
Select Function Option
--------------------
---> Select IR 1:On 2: Off
Current: On/Off
Select IR 1: On 2: Off
Current On
Select IR 1: On 2: Off
Current off
--->
--->
---> --->
--->
--->
Feedback=
”IR On Selected”
Feedback=
”IR Off Selected”

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Back Panel
1. RS-232 - Connect to this port for control from a computer or 3rd party control box.
2. LAN Port - For TCP/IP control
3. Matrix IR IN - Used to control matrix I/O switching from a 3rd party IR control box.
4. Matrix IR Out - Global output, combines IR for all incoming zones.
5. Firmware Update - Type B USB Port used for updating matrix firmware
6. HDMI Input Ports - Connect HDMI sources into these ports, such as DVD players, Blu-ray players,
computers, etc.
7. Zone dedicated ports
a. IR 3.5mm mono In ports: Used in conjunction with 3rd party IR control box to extend IR
control commands to video displays over category cable.
b. IR Out ports: Sends IR signal to sources through a 3.5mm IR emitter
Note: Be sure you’re using a mono to mono 3.5mm IR cable for 3rd party control boxes,
stereo 3.5mm cables are not compatible.
c. Coax Out (S/PDIF): Audio de-embedding for distribution amplifiers and AVRs.
Compatible with LPCM 2Channel, Dolby 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1, and DTS 5.1.
d. CAT5e/6/7 Out (RJ45): Extends video and bi-directional RS-232, IR, and audio signals
through a single category cable.
8. Power Port - Use included locking DC adaptor to power the matrix switcher
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Connection and Installation
3rd Party Controller
Video Display
3rd Party Control box Set Up
IR Emitter
AT-PRO3HDREC
Zone IR Control
Matrix IR Control
Mono to
mono 2
conductor
IR extender
cable
Blu-ray Player

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Note: When using an IR remote control all sources can be controlled as well as the local display.
IR Remote Control Set Up
Video Display
IR
Remote
IR Receiver
Module
Blu-ray Player
IR Emier
AT-PRO3HDREC

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I/O Control
The AT-PRO3HD44M’s front panel has 3 functions: I/O control, EDID, and matrix settings. The
following sections go over step by step setup & control.
(I.E. Input 1 to output 2)
(I.E. Input 1 to output 1, input 2 to output 2, etc.)
(I.E. Input 1 to output 1, 2, 3, and 4)
To set an input to an output
To mirror all inputs and outputs
To route one input to all outputs
Feedback =”Input # saved to
Output #”
Feedback =”Mirroring In and Out”
Feedback =
”Input # saved to all”
Matrix Front Panel Functions
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
---> --->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
---> --->
AT-PRO3HD44M
Select Input Number
AT-PRO3HD44M
Select Input Number
AT-PRO3HD44M
Select Input Number
Select Function Option
Select Function Option Select input number
to save to all outputs
Input # to all outputs
Press enter to confirm
Mirror In to Out
Press enter to confirm
Select output number
Press enter to confirm
home screen input selection
input selection
output selection
home screen
home screen

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To save an I/O route to memory
To load a saved I/O route
Feedback =
”Memory # saved”
Feedback =
”Memory # loaded”
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
---> --->
--->
AT-PRO3HD44M
Select Input Number
AT-PRO3HD44M
Select Input Number
Select Function Option
Select Function Option
1 Save in/out route
2 Select memory route
1 Save in/out route
2 Select memory route
Save to memory (1-4) #
Press enter
Select Memory route 1-4
Press enter to load
home screen
home screen
memory selection
memory selection
Once inputs and outputs have been set they can be saved to memory and recalled later. Up to 4
individual input/output routes can be saved. The route will remain in memory until a new route has
been saved to that memory number or the matrix has been factory reset.
Once an input/output route has been saved, it can be loaded at any time.
I/O Route Memory
O: 1 2 3 4
I : 4 2 1 3
example route
When the matrix is completely connected and turned on it will load the default EDID, which is the
highest common native resolution of the devices. (i.e. In the diagram below the default would be
720p with 2ch audio. Multi-channel audio and 3D are not enabled on internal mode, unless
all devices have these features.)
EDID Set Up
Output 2
Output 3
Input 2
1080p-Dolby TrueHD (3D)
Input 1
Output 1
720p-2ch
720p-2ch
1080p (3D)-2ch
1080p-Dolby TrueHD (3D)
AT-PRO3HD44M
DC 24VZONE 4ZONE 3
ZONE 2
ZONE 1
HDMI IN
MATRIX OUTRS-232
LAN
MATRIX IN IR IN
IR OUT
COAX
OUT
CAT5e/6/7
IR IN
IR OUT
COAX
OUT
CAT5e/6/7
IR IN
IR OUT
COAX
OUT
CAT5e/6/7
IR IN
IR OUT
COAX
OUT
CAT5e/6/7
1 2 34
AT-PRO3HD44M ENTER POWER EDID
MEMORY
ALL
DEFAULT
CANCEL
FUNCTION
1234
On default, all devices in the diagram will work at 720p. If a device is not syncing or a different
resolution is required, internal EDID or EDID copy and load should resolve these issues. The
PRO3HD can copy up to 4 EDIDs to memory.

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Step 1: copy an EDID
---> ---> ---> --->
AT-PRO3HD44M
Select Input Number
Select Function Option
home screen
1 To copy up to 4 EDIDs
2 To choose input EDID --->
---> Copy from output #
Save to Memory (1-4) #
Copy from output #
Save to Memory (1-4) #
Feedback=
”Saved port # EDID to
Memory # [Failed/Passed]”
--->
--->
--->
--->
--->
Before an EDID can be loaded to an input, it must first be copied to the matrix’s memory. Each
display’s EDID can be saved individually to one of the matrix’s four preset EDID memories.
memory selection
output selection
Step 2: load a copied EDID onto an input
---> ---> ---> --->
AT-PRO3HD44M
Select Input Number
Select Function Option
home screen
1 To copy up to 4 EDIDs
2 To choose input EDID
Input #
Select an input port
Input # Press Enter
Current: Default
Input: # Mode:
1.Default 2.Saved 3.Int
Input: # Select saved
EDID memory 1-4 (#)
Use EDID memory # + enter
_ _ _
--->
--->
Feedback = ”Save memory # EDID
to input #”
--->
--->
--->
--->--->
--->
---> --->
--->
--->
Atlona EDID - ATL
Pioneer EDID - PIO
Toshiba EDID - TSB
EX.
Once EDIDs have been copied to memory they can be loaded to a specific input.
Note: (refer to the diagram on page 9) Using the EDID of output 3 with input 1 will enable 1080p,
3D, and Dolby TrueHD to pass. Output 2 will receive no audio or video and output 1 will receive no
audio with these settings.
memory selection
input selection

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Step 3: Load an internal EDID on an input
---> ---> ---> --->
AT-PRO3HD44M
Select Input Number
Select Function Option
home screen
Internal EDID options Front panel display readout
1 To copy up to 4 EDIDs
2 To choose input EDID
Input #
Select an input port
Input # Press Enter
Current: Default
Input: # Mode:
1.Default 2.Saved 3.Int
EDID Internal # + enter
ATL _____ ____
--->
--->
Feedback = ”Saved Internal #
To input #”
1- Cycles through
EDIDs in ascending
order
2- Cycles through
EDIDs in descending
order
--->
--->
--->
--->--->
---> --->
--->
--->
If the first two steps don’t produce the correct resolution or audio configuration, the twelve
internal EDIDs should resolve the issue.
*Recommended EDID for use of an AVR
** Recommended EDID for use of the S/PDIF audio de-embedding
*** Recommended EDID for use of DVI projectors
EDID 1: 1080P 2CH audio ATL 1080P 2CH
EDID 2: 1080P multichannel audio*ATL 1080P Multi CH
EDID 3: 1080P Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1** ATL 1080P DD
EDID 4: 1080P 3D 2CH audio ATL 1080P 3D 2CH
EDID 5: 1080P 3D Multi Channel Audio*ATL 1080P 3D Multi CH
EDID 6: 1080P 3D Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1** ATL 1080P 3D DD
EDID 7: 720P 2CH audio ATL 720P 2CH
EDID 8: 720P Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1** ATL 720P DD
EDID 9: 1280x800 RGB 2CH Audio ATL 1280x800 RGB 2CH
EDID 10: 1366x768 RGB 2CH audio ATL 1366x768 RGB 2CH
EDID 11: 1080P DVI*** ATL 1080P DVI
EDID 12: 1280x800 DVI*** ATL 1280x800 RGB DVI
Internal EDID selection
input selection
RS-232 commands:
To access the different EDIDs through RS-232 the following commands must be used.
Command Feedback Description
EDIDMSetX default EDIDMSetX default Sets the EDID of an input to the default EDID
Ex. EDIDMset2 default - sets input 2 to default
EDIDMSetX saveY EDIDMSetX saveY Sets the EDID of an input to the previously saved EDID memory
Ex. EDIDMset1 save3 - sets input 1 to the EDID memory 3
EDIDMSetX intZ EDIDMSetX intZ Sets the EDID of an input to one of the internal EDIDs
Ex. EDIDMset3 int6 - sets input 3 to the internal EDID - 1080p 3D Dolby
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Matrix Status
When installing or troubleshooting it’s important to verify settings, or be able to come back to a
project and see how it was set up. The AT-PRO3HD44M matrix settings are viewable through the
front panel display. View current I/O settings, firmware version, FPGA version, and the baud rates
of not just the matrix but extenders as well.
---> ---> --->
--->
AT-PRO3HD44M
Select Input Number
AT-PRO3HD44M
FW Ver: 0.3.XX
AT-PRO3HD44M
Select Input Number
O 1 2 3 4
I x x x x
Select Function Option
home screen
home screen
View Firmware/Baud Rate settings
View current I/O settings
AT-PRO3HD44M
IP X.X.X.X
AT-PRO3HD44M
Console: X X X X
AT-PRO3HD44M
Port 1: X X X X
---> --->
--->
--->
--->
--->
Hold for
5 seconds
Matrix Baud Rate
IP Address
Output Baud Rate
--->
--->
--->
---------------------------------------
115200 8 None 1
OR
9600 8 ODD 0
192.168.000.200
Press 4 to cycle through
the baud rates of each
output port.
EX.
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RS-232
Connection
RS-232 is connected through a 9-pin female DB connector. Only pins 2, 3, and 5 are terminated.
No. Pin Function
1 ---- Not used
2 Tx Transmit
3 Rx Receive
4 ---- Not used
5 Gnd Ground
6 ---- Not used
7 ---- Not used
8 ---- Not used
9 ---- Not used
1
2
3
4
5
9 8 7 6
Set Up
To set up the RS-232 hyperterminal (if not using 3rd party software) use the following steps:
1. Connect the matrix to a PC using a 9pin to 9pin cable
2. Go to the Device manager folder (see picture A)
3. Find the Matrix COM port and right click with a mouse and select properties (see picture B)
NOTE: If unsure which COM port is the matrix, unplug the 9pin cable and plug it back in. It
will disappear and reappear on the COM port list.
4. Under the properties menu select the port settings tab and update the menu to the matrix
default settings of: Bits Per Second: 115200, Data Bits: 8, Parity: None, Stop Bits: 1 and Flow
Control: None. (see picture C)
Set up is done and any hyperterminal program may be used to control the matrix now.
A
B
C

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TCP/IP
For convenience, the matrix comes with DHCP default on. This enables the matrix to be connected
to a network or network device with no worries of the matrix IP overriding another device.
TCP/IP WebGUI
To find the matrix IP:
Atlona has created an easy to use WebGUI for changing settings and controlling the matrix.
To begin, plug a LAN cable into the matrix and your network, then type the IP address of the
matrix into a web browser (as seen below).
Important: If any stability issues are experienced, disable any anti-virus or firewall that may be
interfering with network communication to the Matrix. Once set up is done and the
matrix GUI is no longer being used, the firewall and anti-virus can be re-enabled.
A login screen will appear (this is the same log in for admin and general users). For the first log in
(and future admin changes) the username is “root” and password is “Atlona”.
Note: Only the admin password can be changed (see page 18). The username will always remain
“root”.
---> ---> --->
AT-PRO3HD44M
Select Input Number
AT-PRO3HD44M
FW Ver: 0.3.XX
Select Function Option
home screen
--->
Hold for
5 seconds
AT-PRO3HD44M
IP X.X.X.X
--->
IP Address
---> 192.168.000.200
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The home screen tab will display the general system information. If the matrix is powered off the
FPGA will not display (see first image). Once the power is on it will display (see second image).
Note: When the matrix is turned off many fields within the WebGUI will not display information.
Be sure the matrix is powered on for complete access.

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Note: Be sure to save all changes before moving to the next page
The network set up page will allow the IP information to be changed. When a change is made the
screen will grey and the ability to save or cancel will display at the bottom (see below).
Note: When DHCP is on, the IP cannot be configured. Turn DHCP off to enable IP configuration.
Note: For a stable connection, when using a control system it is best to set up a static IP.
Login Mode has been added to provide a secure telnet login. Once Login Mode has been turned on
a username and password will be required on all IP connections to the matrix.
Note: Login Mode should not be used when using a control system.
Note: The username and password used in IP Login Mode will be the same login information as
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The config page under status/setting will allow power to be turned off/on, the front IR window to
be turn off/on (see page 4), and the matrix and zone baud rates to be changed (see page 23-24).
A grey screen will display the save and cancel options when making changes. Remember to save all
settings before moving on to the next page.
Note: All like fields can be changed during one edit.

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Adding, deleting, and updating users can also be done from the config page. User changes can
only be done by the admin. Admin user name is always “root” and default password is “Atlona”.
Note: Only the admin password can be changed. The username will always remain “root”
Note: Always remember to save settings before moving to the next page
Note: This part of the config page will display for the admin only.

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The I/O page allows input and output routes to be changed easily by drop down menu. Output All
will route one selected input to all the outputs.
Note: All routes can be changed while in the grey edit screen. Remember to save after all changes
have been made.

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For compatibility and ease of use, EDID configuration has been added. Each input has a drop down
selection for internal, default, and saved EDIDs (see pages 9-11 for EDID information).
Note: When saving an EDID to memory through the WebGUI, the output will save to the
corresponding memory. Ex. Output 2 will only save to Memory 2
Internal EDIDs (see page 11) provide 12 options for video and audio to ensure compatibility and
reliability.
Auto default mode will choose the highest common video resolution and audio format that is
supported by all outputs.
Each EDID saved to memory will be noted as MM and the number of its output.
**Clicking on the Display’s EDID link will provide a breakdown of the selected output’s EDID
Note: MM#s in the picture above are examples of saved EDIDs
Note: Remember to save after all changes to ensure complete compatibility.