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HMXL42ARC-KIT

User Manual

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Surge Protection Device

Recommended

This product contains sensitive

electrical components that may be

damaged by electrical spikes, surges,

electric shock, lightning strikes, etc.

Use of surge protection systems is

highly recommended in order to

protect and extend the life of your

equipment.

Contents

Thank you for purchasing

this product.

For optimum performance and safety,

please read these instructions care-

fully before connecting, operating or

adjusting this product. Please keep this

manual for future reference.

Introduction 03

Features 03

Front Panel Description 04

Rear Panel Description 04

EDID Management 05

Front Panel Menu System 06

HDBaseT™ Receiver Compatibility 06

Power Over Cable 06

Terminating CAT Cables for use with HDBT 07

Understanding the HDBaseT™ Status LED’s 07

Infrared (IR) Control 08

CEC Control 08

Audio Return Channel 08

Web GUI Control 08-16

Remote Control Description 17

IR Commands 17-18

Specifications 19

Package Contents 19

Maintenance 19

RS-232 Config & Telnet Commands 20-22

Web-GUI Firmware Update 23-24

Schematic 25

Certifications 26

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Our Essential 4x2 HDBaseT™ Matrix oers unprecedented performance and value for

the custom installation market. The HMXL42ARC-KIT is a HDMI2.0 4K60Hz 4:4:4 HDCP2.2

Matrix package utilising CSC technology to deliver HDMI, Bi-directional IR and PoC up to

lengths of 70m over a single CAT cable.

The Matrix also provides advanced features including simultaneous HDBaseT™/HDMI

on output 1, video Smart Scaling on HDBaseT™ outputs, manual or auto source

selection, Independent Audio Matrix and a web browser interface module for control and

configuration of the Matrix. The HMXL42CS-KIT is supplied with 2 x RX70CS HDBaseT™

receivers.

Introduction

FEATURES:

• Advanced HDBaseT™ technology oering distribution of video and audio over a single CAT cable

• Advanced Colour Space Conversion (CSC) supports HDMI 2.0 18Gbps specification including HDR*

• Features 4 x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to 2 x HDBaseT™ outputs

• Output 1 features simultaneous HDMI and HDBaseT™ output

• Video Smart Scaling on HDBaseT™ outputs allowing a display only capable of supporting lower video resolutions (4K 60Hz

4:2:0 or 1080p) to receive 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video content while still showing maximum original 4K UHD resolution on remaining

video outputs

• Supports 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 UHD video up to 40m, and 1080p video up to 70m

• 8x2 Audio Matrix independently controllable from video. Audio source inputs include:

- 4 x audio breakout from HDMI source inputs

- 2 x audio breakout from zone outputs

- 2 x ARC from zone outputs

• Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio

transmission

• Web interface module for control and configuration of Matrix

• Supports bi-directional IR and RS-232 on all HDBaseT™ outputs

• Control via front panel, IR, iOS / Android App, RS-232 and TCP/IP

• Supports PoC (Power over Cable) to power compatible HDBaseT™ receivers

• Advanced EDID management and HDCP 2.2 compliant

• Supplied with 2 x RX70CS HDBaseT™ Receivers*

• Supplied with Blustream IR receivers and emitters

* PoC, CSC & ARC features compatible with RX70CS only

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Front Panel Description

Rear Panel Description

1Power LED status - illuminates blue when the Matrix is powered on, orange when the unit is in standby

2Power Button – press and hold for 3 seconds to power on / o the Matrix

3Input Select - pressing the input button highlights the selected outputs, select an output first and then an input to change the

output to selected input

4O Button - press to enable or disable the video output (must select an output first)

5Auto Select - press and hold to toggle auto source switching on/o (must select an output first)

6Output Select - select output first, then select desired input source to switch the output

7Analogue Audio Line Level Volume Control - rotate to adjust (must select an output first)

8Line Level Volume Control Indicator - displays the current volume level of the selected output

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1IR Outputs - 3.5mm mono connector to connect to Blustream

5V IR emitter. Used for local source control

2Bi-directional RS-232 port - connect to third party control

device to extend RS-232 commands to HDBaseT™receivers

RS-232 port

3Optical (Toslink) Audio Output - independent audio Matrix.

For connection to 3rd party audio device

4Analogue Audio Output - 3.5mm L/R stereo jack -

independent audio Matrix. For connection to 3rd party audio

devices. NOTE: supports 2ch PCM only

5RS-232 - Phoenix connector for RS-232 control of the Matrix

6IR Control Input - 3.5mm stereo connector to connect to

Blustream IR receiver for IR control of the Matrix

7HDMI Inputs - connect to source devices

8HDMI Output - Connect to local display device

9HDBaseT™ Output - RJ45 HDBaseT™ port to connect to the

HDBaseT™ input port of the supplied RX70CS Blustream

HDBaseT™ receiver

qIR Input - 3.5mm stereo connector to connect to 3rd party

controller for IR control of equipment connected to the

RX70CS HDBaseT ™Receiver

wTCP/IP - RJ45 connector for TCP/IP and web-GUI control of

the Matrix

4EDID DIP switch – used for global EDID settings

t4-pin DIN Power Socket - use supplied 24V/4A power supply

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EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is a data structure that is used between a display and a source. This data

is used by the source to find out what audio and video resolutions are supported by the display. By pre-determining

the video resolution and audio format of the source and display device you can reduce the time needed for EDID hand

shaking thus making switching quicker and more reliable.

Configuration of Matrix EDID settings can be acheived in one of three ways:

1Using Matrix web browser interface (see section on Web-GUI Control)

2 Using API commands via RS-232 or Telnet (see below)

3Using Matrix EDID dipswitches (see below)

To configure the EDID via RS-232/Telnet API:

Configuration of the EDID settings for each input can be achieved

using the following API commands to specify the required EDID.

Please see the section on RS-232 and Telnet API at the end of this

manual for connectivity information:

EDID xx DF zz Set Input xx EDID To Default EDID zz

xx = Input On Product (00 Refers To ALL Inputs, 02 = Input 2 Etc)

zz = 00 : HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM (Default)

01 : HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY

02 : HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD

03 : HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM

04 : HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY

05 : HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD

06 : HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 2CH PCM

07 : HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY

08 : HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD

09 : HDMI 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 2CH PCM

10 : HDMI 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY

11 : HDMI 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD

12 : HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0/4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 2CH PCM

13 : HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0/4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY

14 : HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:2:0/4K@30Hz 4:4:4, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD

15 : HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 2CH PCM

16 : HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 5.1CH DTS/DOLBY

17 : HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 7.1CH DTS/DOLBY/HD

18 : DVI 1280x1024@60Hz, Audio None

19 : DVI 1920x1080@60Hz, Audio None

20 : DVI 1920x1200@60Hz, Audio None

21 : HDMI 1920x1200@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM/6CH PCM

22 : User EDID 1

23 : User EDID 2

EDID Control

3 2 1 0 EDID Type

Combination of DIP positions

0 0 0 0 1080p 60Hz 2.0ch

0 0 0 1 1080p 60Hz 5.1ch

0 0 1 0 1080p 60Hz 7.1ch

0 0 1 1 1080i 60Hz 2.0ch

0 1 0 0 1080i 60Hz 5.1ch

0 1 0 1 1080i 60Hz 7.1ch

0 1 1 0 4K 60Hz 4:2:0 2.0ch

0 1 1 1 4K 60Hz 4:2:0 5.1ch

1 0 0 0 4K 60Hz 4:2:0 7.1ch

1 0 0 1 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 2.0ch

1 0 1 0 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 5.1ch

1 0 1 1 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 7.1ch

1 1 0 0 DVI 1280x1024@60Hz

1 1 0 1 DVI 1920x1080@60Hz

1 1 1 0 DVI 1920x1200@60Hz

1 1 1 1 Soware EDID

To configure the EDID via DIP Switch:

To configure the global EDID for all inputs via the DIP

switch, use the settings below. Note this will override

and disallow any EDID settings configured via the web

GUI.

Please note: when using the web-GUI of the HMXL42ARC to configure individual EDID settings per input device, the DIP-switches

on the rear of the unit must be set to ‘Soware EDID’.

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This matrix is compatible with all Blusream HDBaseT™ receivers however support of specific features will vary.

It is recommended to utilise the supplied Blustream RX70CS HDBaseT™ receivers with this Matrix as this fully supports

the following key features:

• CSC - Colour Space Conversion, the method utilised to support 18Gbps signals being transmitted over HDBaseT™

• ARC - Audio Return Channel, to output the displays Audio Return Channel from the optical outputs of the Matrix

• PoC - Power Over Cable, to power the HDBaseT™ receiver from the Matrix over CAT cable without any additional

power supplies required

HDBaseT ™Receiver Compatibility

Please note PoC (Power over Cable) is enabled on this product by default as it is designed to be used with the included

RX70CS receivers. If not using the supplied RX70CS Receivers, please check your HDBaseT™ receiver supports 24V PoC

before connecting them to this Matrix to avoid any risk of damaging the device. The Blustream RX70CS HDBaseT™

receiver is recommended for use with this Matrix as it supports all features of this Matrix.

There are 2 ways to enable/disable PoC on this matrix:

1Using Matrix web browser interface (see section on Web GUI operation)

2 Using API commands via Telnet / RS-232 (see Telnet API section towards the end of this manual)

Power Over Cable

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Terminating CAT Cable for use with HDBaseT™

It is important that the interconnecting CAT cable between Blustream HDBaseT™ products is terminated using the

correct RJ45 pin configuration. The link CAT cable MUST be a ‘straight’ (pin-to-pin) CAT cable, and it is advised that this

is wired to the T568B wiring standard as this format is less prone to EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference).

When installing CAT cables it is advised that you use the best possible CAT cable quality. HDMI distribution products

will only work if used with CAT5e standard cable or above. Blustream recommends using a CAT6 cable (or better) for

installations, especially when running longer distances, in areas of high EMI, or for 4K signal distribution. It is advised

that using any method of patch panel, wall plate, or join within the CAT cable is avoided as these can add degradation

to the signal. Blustream also recommend using RJ45 connectors that are recommended for use with the choice of CAT

cable.

RJ45 Wiring -

T568B

Understanding the HDBaseT™ Status LED’s

The matrix includes status LED indicators on the HDBaseT™ RJ45 ports to show all connections are active, and to help

diagnose potential connectivity issues.

Understanding the Status Lights:

• The yellow HDBaseT™ status link light will be OFF when there is no HDBaseT™ link established with a Blustream

HDBaseT™ receiver

• The yellow HDBaseT™ status link light will be ON when there is a HDBaseT™ link established with a Blusream

HDBaseT™ receiver

• The green HDBaseT™ link light will be OFF when there is no video signal being transmitted between the matrix and

Blustream HDBaseT™ receiver

• The green HDBaseT™ link light will be ON when a there is a HDCP enabled video signal being transmitted between

the matrix and Blustream HDBaseT™ receiver

• The green HDBaseT™ link light will BLINK when there is a video signal with no HDCP being transmitted between the

matrix and HDBaseT™ receiver

The link lights will only serve as an indication to the connectivity between matrix and HDBaseT™ receiver unit.

The LED’s will not indicate a termination, bandwidth, interference or cable length issues on a CAT cable run. Blustream

always recommend qualifying / verifying / certifying a CAT cable run for suitability prior to the installation of HDBaseT™

equipment.

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This following pages take you through the operation of this Matrix’s Web-GUI. You must connect the TCP/IP RJ45 socket

to your local network in order to access the products Web-GUI.

By default the matrix is set to DHCP, however if a DHCP server (eg: network router) is not installed the matrix IP address

will revert to below details:

Default IP Address is: 192.168.0.200 Default Username is: blustream Default Password is: 1234

The web-GUI supports multiple users along with multiple user permissions as follows:

Guest Account - This account does not require a user to login. The Guest account can only change sources for each

zone. Guest access can be changed by the Admin, limiting inputs or outputs as necessary.

User Accounts - 7x User accounts can be utilised, each with individual login details. User accounts can be assigned

permissions to specific areas and functions. A User must log in to make use of these functions.

Admin Account - This account allows full access to all functions of the Matrix as well as assigning users with

permissions.

Web-GUI Control

The Blustream range of matrix products include Matrix control via IR.

IMPORTANT: Blustream Infrared products are all 5V and NOT compatible with alternative manufacturers

Infrared solutions. When using third party 12V IR control solutions please use the Blustream IRCAB cable for IR

conversion.

IR Receiver - IRR

Blustream 5V IR receiver to receive

an IR signal for control of the matrix.

IR Control Cable - IRCAB

Blustream IR Control cable 3.5mm Mono to

3.5mm Stereo for linking third party control

solutions to Blustream products.

Compatible with 12V IR 3 party products.

Please Note: cable is directional as

indicated.

IR Receiver - Stereo 3.5mm

Infrared (IR) Control

Signal

Ground

This Matrix allows audio from your supported displays Audio Return Channel (ARC) to be sent back to the Matrix via the

supplied RX70CS HDBaseT™ receiver either via HDMI ARC or Optical Audio Return. This can be configured on the Audio

page within the web-GUI of the Matrix. See page 9 for further details.

Audio Return Channel

The Marix features CEC control of source devices and displays via the products web GUI and RS-232. It is possible to

send CEC commands such as power on / o, input selection as well as volume volume up or down. Please see the Web

GUI CEC Control page or RS-232 command list in this document for more information and a full list of CEC commands.

Please note: CEC is subject to the support of standardised codes for the sources and displays connected to the Matrix.

CEC Control

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The Login Page allows a user or admin to login and access additional functionality.

This page also shows you the current firmware version of both the matrix and web-GUI.

Guest Control Page

The Guest Control Page allows a guest to change inputs for each zone without needing to be logged into the matrix.

Simply select the square that corresponds with the input and zone you wish to change.

There is also a power button on the lower right corner to turn the Matrix on or o.

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Audio Control Page

The Audio Control Page allows you to change the source audio of the matrix per output, as well as adjust the line level

volume output or enable/disable the muting of the analogue or digital outputs. The Audio Select drop down menu

also allows selection of Audio Return Channel either via HDMI or RX from the supplied RX70CS HDBaseT™ receiver.

User Control Page

A logged in User or Admin Control Page allows a user to change inputs and presets for each zone. To change inputs,

simply select the square that corresponds with the input and zone output you wish to change. On the right side you

can recall a preset, or save the current input/output configuration into a specified preset.

There is also a power button on the lower right corner to turn the Matrix on or o.

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Configuration IR Select Page

The Configuration IR Select Page allows you to change the IR routing of the matrix. Simply select the square that

corresponds with the input and zone output you wish to set up a bi-directional IR relationship with, to have IR route

only between that input to output.

By enabling the ‘IR Follow Video Switching’ setting, IR will no longer have a fixed route. IR from zones will be

transmitted to the input corresponding with whichever video input is slected. IR inputs will be transmitted to whatever

outputs zones are currently viewing ths input source.

Configuration Video Input Page

The Configuration Video Input Page allows users to change settings specific to the inputs of the matrix.

You can adjust the name of each input, the EDID of each input as well as enable or disable CEC to the input.

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Configuration Video Output Page

The Configuration Video Output Page allows you to change settings specific to the outputs of the Matrix as follows:

• The name of each output

• Enable or disable CEC to the output

• Enable or disable HDMI Auto Downscale - this will enable/disable automatic conversion from 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 to

4K 60Hz 4:2:0 for displays that do not support 18Gbps HDMI signals. Downscaling will depend on resolutions

supported by the display device.

• Enable or disable PoC (Power over Cable) to power the connected HDBT receiver. It is recommended to use the

Blustream RX70CS HDBaseT Receiver to support all features of this Matrix

• Enable or disable IR being transmitted out to a zone or from that zone output

• Set EDID Priority (output 1) where you can specific if the HDBT output or HDMI output should have priority for EDID

management.

Configuration Audio Naming Page

The Configuration Audio Naming page allows you to rename all audio inputs and outputs to human readible names,

such as the name of your source device, or the name of the zone output (eg: Kitchen, Bedroom, etc...)

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CEC Page - Output

On the CEC Output Page, specify a specific output to send the CEC command out of. Press the icon of the command to

send and it will be transmitted to the display device connected to the specified output.

Please note: CEC is subject to the support of the sources and displays connected to the Matrix.

CEC Page - Input

The CEC Page allows pre-defined CEC commands to be sent to Inputs or Outputs of the Matrix. Choose between

Input, Output and User-defined sections at the top of the page. On the CEC Input Page, an input must be specified

to send the CEC command to. Press the icon of the command to send which will be transmitted to the source device

connected to the specified input via HDMI.

Please note: CEC is subject to the support of the sources and displays connected to the Matrix.

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CEC Page - User-defined

The CEC User-defined Page allows custom CEC commands to be sent to any Output of the Matrix.

Select an output and then enter the custom CEC command to send the desired function to the output display.

Please note: CEC is subject to the support of the sources and displays connected to the Matrix.

RS-232 Page - Local

The RS-232 Page allows commands to be sent either out of the local RS-232 port on the Matrix itself, or via HDBT and

out of a compatible HDBT Receiver connected to a display. If the Local radio box is selected, RS-232 commands will

be sent out of the 3-pin Phoenix serial port at the rear of the matrix to a connected device. Baud rate and terminator

command as well as Hex or ASCII can be selected.

Sending an RS-232 command out via the Matrix can be useful in assisting with debugging and fault finding an RS-232

device connected to the matrix.

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RS-232 Page - HDBT

The RS-232 HDBT Page can remotely control devices connected via DB9 serial to the remote HDBaseT Receiver. It is

then possible to automate the display on, input select and display o process via RS-232 for each HDBaseT output,

when the Matrix is turned on or o.

If ‘RS-232 On’ is enabled, the User Commands 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are all sent out of the HDBaseT Receiver, when the Matrix

is turned on.

If ‘RS-232 O’ is enabled, the User O Command will be sent out of the corresponding HDBaseT Receiver, when the

Matrix is turned o.

It is also possible to specify the Baud Rate and Command Ending (eg: new line, carriage return) to the match the RS-

232 device connected to the HDBaseT Receiver.

Network Page

The Network Page allows the TCP/IP network port settings to be specified. Choose from Static IP or DHCP, as well as

specify a fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway. It is also possible to change or disable the Telnet port.

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Upgrade Page

The Upgrade Page will shows the current firmware version of the Matrix, including the web-GUI version and the MCU

firmware version. It also allows you to upgrade the firmware of both the Matrix MCU as well as the Receiver units

connected to the Matrix. Simply select whether you are updating the Matrix MCU or a Receiver connected to the unit,

browse for the firmware update file, and press Submit. If you have selected to update a Receiver, you will see a pop up

window asking you to select a specific Receiver or all Receivers to update.

Admin Page

The Admin Page allows the admin to configure up to 8 users including a guest user. Each user can adjust their

password via this page as well.

The Admin, or Users who have been given Admin permissions, are able to allocate permissions to Users. These

permissions include allowing or disallowing access to each page in the web-GUI, as well as allowing or disallowing

access to each input or output in the Matrix.

The Admin Page also allows you to lock or unlock the Front Panel Buttons or Front Panel IR of the matrix as well as

Factory Reset the Matrix.

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IR Commands NEC Customer Code = 1898

Advanced matrix features are not available via IR commands

COMMAND NEC HEX

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