Bluestream HMX44-18G-KIT User manual

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HMX44-18G-KIT
Quick Reference Guide
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The HMX44-18G Matrix is an industry leading uncompressed, unconverted HDMI 2.0 4K
60Hz 4:4:4 HDCP 2.3/2.2 solution utilising HDBaseT™ 3 technology to deliver HDMI, Bi-
directional IR & RS-232, ARC, 1Gb Ethernet, and PoC up to lengths of 100m over a single
CAT6A cable.
The HMX44-18G supports uncompressed distribution of the latest HDR resolutions
including HDR10/10+ and Dolby Vision resulting in the ultimate in picture quality for your
critical viewing areas.
The Matrix also provides advanced features including simultaneous HDBaseT™/HDMI
on output 1, video smart scaling on HDBaseT outputs, and an independent 14x4 audio
matrix, and ARC. The HMX44-18G includes an in-built web browser interface module for
control and configuration of the Matrix, and RS-232, IR and 1Gb Ethernet pass through to
enable seamless 3rd party control integration.
Introduction
FEATURES:
• Advanced uncompressed, unconverted, HDMI over HDBaseT™ technology oering distribution of bit-for-bit 4K HDMI video and audio over a
single CAT6A cable
• Features 4 x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to 4 x HDBaseT™ outputs
• Output 1 features a simultaneous HDMI and HDBaseT™ output
• Supports distribution of uncompressed HDMI2.0 18Gbps specification including 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 UHD video up to 100m*
• Supports distribution of the latest HDR resolutions including HDR10/10+ and Dolby Vision
• 14x4 Audio Matrix independently controllable from video. Audio source inputs include:
- 4 x audio breakout from HDMI source inputs
- 4 x audio breakout from zone outputs
- 4 x audio return from zone outputs*
- 1 x optical and 1x analogue audio input
• Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio transmission
• Integrated Ethernet switch (LAN Serving) when used with Blustream RX18G receiver (1Gb maximum)
• Web interface module for control and configuration of the 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 the supplied HDBaseT™ receivers
• Advanced EDID management and HDCP 2.3 compliant
• Supplied with 4 x RX18G HDBaseT™ Receivers
* Transmission distance is subject to video format, cable type and installation environment. It is recommended to use a minimum of CAT6A cabling
**ARC feature supports HDMI ARC or Optical ARC. Compatible with RX18G only
4x4 4K HDBaseTTM ARC Matrix
Supporting Uncompressed 4K 60Hz 4:4:4

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Front Panel Description
Rear Panel Description
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1IR Receiver Window
2LCD Display – Shows the status of input /
output selection, EDID etc...
3Menu Button - Press to access Matrix menu.
Refer to full online manual for details
4Power Button – Press to power on / o the
Matrix
5Selection Buttons - Multi-use buttons
Primary Use:
First press = HDMI output selection - Press
to select output/s from 1 to 4. Output(s)
selected will be displayed on the Matrix
display. Multiple outputs can be chosen.
Then wait 3 seconds or press ‘SELECT’ to
move to input selection.
Second Press = HDMI input selection -
Press to select the input from 1 - 4. The
Input selected will be displayed on the
Matrix display. Press the Select button to
confirm switch
6Select Button – Press to confirm changes
within the Matrix menu
7ESC - Press to exit MENU mode
Secondary Use:
When the MENU button has been pressed
buttons 1, 2, 3 & 4 are used as cursors to
navigate the MENU system
1 = Le, 2 = Up, 3 = Right, 4 = Down
The matrix can be factory reset by pressing
and holding ‘X’ for 10 seconds, press the
select button to confirm, or any other
button to cancel.
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4x4 4K HDBaseTTM ARC Matrix
Supporting Uncompressed 4K 60Hz 4:4:4
1IR Outputs - 3.5mm mono connector to
connect to Blustream IR emitter. Used for
local source control
2IR Inputs - 3.5mm stereo connector to
connect to Blustream IR receiver or Control
Processor. Used to extend IR from Matrix to
HDBaseT™ Outputs 1-4
3Bi-directional RS-232 ports. Connect to
third party control device to extend RS-232
commands to HDBaseT™ receivers RS-232
port
4IR Control Input - 3.5mm stereo connector
to connect to Blustream IR receiver for IR
control of the Matrix
5TCP/IP - RJ45 connector for TCP/IP and
web-GUI control of the Matrix
6Ethernet passthrough - RJ45 connector for
Ethernet passthrough of network data to
compatible HDBaseT™ receivers
7RS-232 - Phoenix connector for RS-232
control of the Matrix
8EDID DIP switch – Used for global EDID
settings
9Upgrade port - Used for firmware updates
qHDMI Inputs - Connect to source devices
wHDMI Output - Connect to display / AVR
device
eHDBaseT™ Outputs - RJ45 HDBaseT™ port
to connect to the HDBaseT™ input port
of the compatible Blustream HDBaseT™
receiver
rOptical (Toslink) Audio Input - Connect to
source device for audio distribution within
the HMX44-18G independent audio Matrix
tAnalogue Audio Input - 3.5mm L/R
stereo jack. Connect to source device for
audio distribution within the HMX44-18G
independent audio Matrix
yOptical and Analogue Audio Outputs -
independent audio Matrix with 8 x dual
outputs (Toslink + 3.5mm L/R line level
stereo jack). For connection to 3rd party
audio devices. NOTE: Analogue audio
outputs support 2ch PCM only
uIEC Power Socket - Use supplied IEC power
cable
iPower Switch
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4x4 4K HDBaseTTM ARC Matrix
Supporting Uncompressed 4K 60Hz 4:4:4
Web-GUI Control
The HMX44-18G features an in-built web-GUI which can be used for control and configuration of the Matrix. 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 the below details:
Default Username is: blustream Default Password is: 1234 Default IP Address is: 192.168.0.200
For further information please see the HMX44-18G User Manual - available to download from the Blustream website.
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RS-232 Configuration
The RS-232 port is used for configuration and control of the product, as well as pass-through of RS-232 commands to the supplied
Blustream HDBaseT™ receivers.
The default RS-232 communication settings are:
Baud Rate: 57600
Data Bit: 8
Stop Bit: 1
Parity Bit: none
For a complete RS-232 command list please see the HMX44-18G User Manual - available to download from the Blustream website.
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 then from this information the source will
discover what the best audio and video resolutions that need to be output.
While the objective of EDID is to make connecting a digital display to a source a simple plug and play procedure, issues do arise
when multiple displays or video matrix switching is introduced because of the increased number of variables.
By pre-determining the video resolution and audio format of the source and display device you can reduce the time need for EDID
handshaking 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
2Using Matrix front panel (see below)
3Using Matrix EDID DIP switches (see product User Manual)
To change the input signal type using the Matrix front panel press the following:
Using Matrix Front Panel Buttons:
a. Press the MENU button
b. Scroll down to ‘EDID Management’. Press the SELECT button to enter into EDID configuration mode
c. Scroll through EDID management options and select ‘Built-In EDID’ or ‘Copy Output xx’
Built-IN EDID Selection:
d. Select the input you wish to fix the EDID on (1-4) or select ‘All’. Use UP/DOWN buttons to toggle the selection and press
the SELECT button to move to EDID selection
d. Select video resolution + audio format required (4K, 1080p, 3D, 2ch, 5.1 etc). Use the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle the
selection and press the SELECT button to apply. The SELECT button LED will flash orange when complete
Copy Output EDID:
e. Select the HDBaseT™output you wish to copy the EDID from. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle the selection and
press the SELECT button to move to the input selection that you wish to copy the EDID to
f. Select the HDMI input (1-4) or select ‘All’ to copy to all HDMI inputs. Press the SELECT button to apply
EDID Control

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Package ContentsSpecifications
• 1 x HMX44-18G
• 4 x RX18G
• 1 x Rack mounting kit
• 1 x Remote control
• 4 x IR emitters
• 5 x IR receivers
• 1 x Serial Cable - DB9 to 3-pin phoenix
connector
• 1 x IR Control Cable - 3.5mm-3.5mm Cable
• IEC Power Cable(s)
• 1 x Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Weights and dimensions are approximate.
• Video Input Connectors: 4 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female
• Video Output Connectors: 1 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female,
4 x HDBaseT™ RJ45 connectors
• Audio Input Connectors: 1 x Analogue audio L/R (3.5mm stereo
Jack), 1 x Optical (S/PDIF)
• Audio Output Connectors: 4 x Analogue audio L/R (3.5mm
stereo Jack), 4 x Optical (S/PDIF)
• RS-232 Serial Port: 5 x 3-pin phoenix connector
• TCP/IP Control Port: 1 x RJ45, female
• Ethernet Passthrough Port: 1 x RJ45, female
• IR Input Ports: 6 x 3.5mm stereo jack
• IR Output Ports: 5 x 3.5mm mono jack
• Product Upgrade Port: 1 x Micro USB, female
• Rack Mountable: 1U rack height, rack ears included
• Casing Dimensions (W x H x D): 436mm x 360mm x 44mm
(without feet)
• Shipping Weight: 8.7kg
• Operating Temperature: 23°F to 131°F (-5°C to +55°C)
• Storage Temperature: -13°F to 158°F (-25°C to +70°C)
• Power Supply: Internal 100-240V AC
• HDBaseT Power Output: 24V DC 0.75A per port
FCC NOTICE
This equipment 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 residential installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION - changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was
purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.
Certifications

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Maintenance
Clean this unit with a so, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzene to clean this unit.
Information
A. Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated.
B. The apparatus should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
C. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
D. Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard
E. This product contains a coin / button cell battery. If the coin / button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe
internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
F. Keep new and used batteries away from children.
G. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
H. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical
attention.
I. WARNING: Please refer the information on exterior bottom enclosure for electrical and safety information before
installing or operating the apparatus.
A. Lisez ces instructions - Toutes les instructions de sécurité et d’utilisation doivent être lues avant d’utiliser ce produit.
B. L’appareil doit être raccordé à une prise de courant avec une mise à la terre de protection.
C. La prise de courant doit être installée à proximité de l’appareil et doit être facilement accessible.
D. Ne pas ingérer la batterie, risque de brûlure chimique
E. Ce produit contient une pile bouton. Si la pile bouton est avalée, elle peut provoquer de graves brûlures internes en
seulement 2 heures et peut entraîner la mort.
F. Conservez les piles neuves et usagées hors de portée des enfants.
G. Si le compartiment à piles ne ferme pas correctement, cessez d’utiliser le produit et tenez-le hors de portée des
enfants.
H. Si vous pensez que des piles ont pu être avalées ou placées à l’intérieur d’une partie du corps, consultez
immédiatement un médecin.
I. AVERTISSEMENT : Avant d’installer ou d’utiliser l’appareil, veuillez vous référer aux informations figurant sur le boîtier
inférieur extérieur pour les informations relatives à l’électricité et à la sécurité.

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Example Schematic
RS-232 HDMI CAT6A Cable Network Connection Optical Digital Stereo Audio IR
HMX44-18G
Maximum of 4 x 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 Sources
Control Processor
AVR
1 2 3 4
24V PoC HDMI IR RS-232 ARC
RX18G
1080p to 150m (Long Reach Mode), 4K to 100m using CAT6A Max 8 x 4K Displays via HDBaseT™
4K Projector
For 24V PoC, HDMI ARC and Optical Audio Return functionality,
the RX18G HDBaseT™ receiver must be used.
RX18G
4K Display
RX18G
OPT IN
LRM
ON OFFONOFFCTRL FW
RS-232 ARC
24V 1.25AETHERNET HDBT IN RS-232 IR IN IR OUTHDMI OUT OPT OUTL/R OUT
TX RX
24V 1.25AETHERNET HDBT IN RS-232 IR IN IR OUTHDMI OUT OPT OUTL/R OUT
TX RX

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