Clare Controls CM-MT6610-BT-70 User manual

2015-04-917 • Rev 02
HDBaseT 6x6 Matrix Switcher
User Guide

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This document applies to HDBaseT 6x6 Matrix Switcher,
Model CM-MT6610-BT-70 Rev 01.
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HDBaseT 6x6 Matrix Switcher User Guide i
Content
Important information...iii
Limitation of liability...iii
Introduction...1
Features...1
Package contents...1
Front panel...2
Rear panel...3
Connecting with the RS232 communication port...4
Twisted pair cable connection...5
System connection...5
Usage precautions...5
Connecting with the HDBaseT extender set receiver...6
System diagram...7
Connection procedure...7
System applications...8
System operations...8
I/O control...8
Learn EDID data...9
EDID setting...9
Status check...10
Clear operation...10
IR control...11
IR remote...11
IR operations...12
IP and RS232 control protocol...17
Control the switcher...21
TCP/IP control...24
Control modes...24
USB firmware updating...27

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Specifications...28
Dimensions...30
Troubleshooting and maintenance...30
Safety operation guide...31
After-sales service...32

HDBaseT 6x6 Matrix Switcher User Guide iii
Important information
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will Clare
Controls, Inc. be liable for any lost profits or business opportunities, loss of use,
business interruption, loss of data, or any other indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages under any theory of liability, whether based in contract,
tort, negligence, product liability, or otherwise. Because some jurisdictions do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental
damages the preceding limitation may not apply to you. In any event the total
liability of Clare Controls, Inc. shall not exceed the purchase price of the
product. The foregoing limitation will apply to the maximum extent permitted by
applicable law, regardless of whether Clare Controls, Inc. has been advised of
the possibility of such damages and regardless of whether any remedy fails of
its essential purpose.
Installation in accordance with this manual or applicable codes is mandatory.
While every precaution has been taken during the preparation of this manual to
ensure the accuracy of its contents, Clare Controls, Inc. assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions.

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HDBaseT 6x6 Matrix Switcher User Guide 1
Introduction
The HDBaseT 6x6 matrix switcher includes six HDMI inputs, six HDBaseT outputs,
three local HDMI outputs, and three digital coax outputs. It works with the HDBaseT
receiver to transmit HDMI, IR, and RS232. The transmission distance is 70 meters.
Features
 Supports 1080P at 60 Hz and 3D
 HDCP compliant, supporting HDMI 1.4a
 Powerful EDID and HDCP management
 Six HDBaseT outputs, to transmit HDMI, IR and RS232 to 70 meters over a
Cat6e cable or 60 meters over a Cat5e cable
 Provides power for all the receivers connected to HDBaseT outputs
 Supports multiple control options, including front panel, RS232, IR and TCP/IP
control (works with the Network Controller)
 IR OUT signal switching follows with a video signal, which can be separated
from video switching
 Multiple EDID management
 LCD indicator shows connection status, switching status, HDCP status, and
output resolution
Package contents
 1 x HDBaseT 6x6 matrix switcher
 2 x Mounting ears (6 x screws)
 1 x Power cord
 1 x RS232 cable
 4 x Plastic cushions (4 x screws)
 1 x IR remote
 18 x Terminal blocks
 1 x User manual
 6 x IR converting cables
 6 x IR emitters

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Front panel
Figure 1: Front panel
(1) Firmware
Micro USB port for updating firmware.
(2) Power indicator
Power 'on' indicator light.
(3) IR receiver
IR receive window.
(4) LCD indicator
Shows real-time system status.
(5) INPUTS
Normal mode: The input buttons range from 1 to 6.
Inquire mode: Press and hold SELECT for three seconds to
enter this mode. Press ◄► to change menus and ▲▼ to
change channels.
(6) OUTPUTS
Output buttons range from 1 to 6. HDMI INPUT 1 to 3 support
local HDMI output.
(7) FUNCTION
GLOBAL: Select all outputs to transfer on input to all outputs.
Example: Transfer both AV and IR signals from input channel 1
to all output channels.
Operation: Press 1 + GLOBAL + SELECT.
EDID: Management button. Enable the input port to manually
capture and study the EDID data of output devices.
Example: Input channel 2 captures and studies the EDID data of
output channel 4.
Operation: Press buttons in this order EDID + 2 + 4 + SELECT.
Note: Press button 2 in INPUTS and 4 in OUTPUTS.
CLEAR: Clear an operation, such as switching output channel,
studying EDID data before it comes into effect. Meanwhile, the
switcher returns to the previous state.
SELECT: Confirm operation. Press and hold it for three seconds
to enter the Inquire mode.

HDBaseT 6x6 Matrix Switcher User Guide 3
Rear panel
Figure 2: Rear panel
(1) INPUTS
a. IR OUT: Connect with IR transmitter, six in total, to send out the IR
signal from the HDBaseT port of the far-end receiver. These IR OUTs
make up an IR switcher with the IR INs on the HDBaseT receivers, and
all can be switched synchronously with the AV signal, or separately
switching.
b. HDMI: HDMI input ports, six in total, type A female HDMI connector,
connect with HDMI input source devices.
(2) OUTPUTS
c. 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.
d. RS232: RS232 port to communicate with the RS232 port on
corresponding HDBaseT receiver. When controlled by HDBaseT
receiver, the communication protocol must be the same with the
switcher.
e. AUDIO: stereo analog output ports, six in total.
f. HDMI: HDMI output port, for HDMI inputs 1 to 3. To split HDMI output
for local monitoring or used instead of HDBaseT outputs.
g. HDBaseT: Works with receivers using HDBaseT technology, such as
the HDMI CAT5 cable receiver and the HDMI POH (Power Over
HDBaseT) twisted pair receiver. It can pass through AV, IR, and RS232
signals up to 70 meters.
(d) (e)
(f)
(g)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(7)
(8)
(1) (2) (6) (9)
(a) (c)
IR IN
1
OUTPUT1
HDMI
HDBaseT
RS232 AUDIO
TX RX
L R
IR IN
2
OUTPUT2
HDMI
HDBaseT
RS232 AUDIO
TX RX
L R
IR IN
3
OUTPUT3
HDMI
HDBaseT
RS232 AUDIO
TX RX
L R
IR IN
4
OUTPUT4
HDBaseT
RS232 AUDIO
TX RX
L R
5
OUTPUT5
HDBaseT
RS232
TX RX
IR IN
AUDIO
L R
IR IN
6
OUTPUT6
HDBaseT
RS232 AUDIO
TX RX
L R
RS232
IR ALL IN
TCP/IP
IR EYE
12
INPUT
HDMI 1HDMI 2
12
INPUT
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
IR OUT
12
INPUT
HDMI 1HDMI 2
IR OUT

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(3) RS232
The serial port for unit control, 9-pin female connector, needs a straight
through cable and connects with control devices, such as a PC.
(4) IR ALL IN
IR control signal input port, connect with IR receiver, pass through all
the HDBaseT ports (regardless of the selected input/output) to control
remote devices.
(5) TCP/IP
RJ45 port for unit control.
(6) IR EYE
Connects with the extended IR receiver. Used to extend the IR control of
the switcher functions.
(7) Power
Press the button to power the switcher. The indicator turns red and
remains on when the power is on.
(8) Power supply
Connects with 110 to 240 VAC power adapter.
(9) GROUND
Connects to ground.
Connecting with the RS232 communication port
You can control the switcher from the front panel, IR, or RS232. RS232 control is
used via the rear RS232 communication port. It is a female 9-pin D connector. The
pin definitions are listed in the table below.
Table 1: RS232 connection definitions
No.
Pin
Function
1
N/u
Unused
2
Tx
Transmit
3
Rx
Receive
4
N/u
Unused
5
Gnd
Ground
6
N/u
Unused
7
N/u
Unused
8
N/u
Unused
9
N/u
Unused

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Twisted pair cable connection
The cables for HDBaseT ports must a straight through TIA/EIA T568B standard.
Table 2: T568B cable standards
TIA/EIA T568B
Pin
Cable color
1
orange white
2
orange
3
green white
4
blue
5
blue white
6
green
7
brown white
8
brown
1st Ground
4-5
2nd Ground
1-2
3rd Group
3-6
Note: Do not use RJ45 EZ connectors.
System connection
Usage precautions
 The system should be installed in a clean environment with a proper
temperature (-4 to 158ºF or -20 to 70ºC) and humidity controls.
 All power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated for
safety.
 It is recommended that all devices be connected before powering on.

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Connecting with the HDBaseT extender set receiver
The switcher can work with the HDBaseT extender set receiver to extend
transmission distance up to 70 meters. Connect the HDBT output port of the switcher
to the receiver with a Cat5e or Cat6e cable. Since the port supports POH, once the
switcher is powered on, the receiver is powered simultaneously. This allows the
receiver to obtain power without the need of a local power source.

HDBaseT 6x6 Matrix Switcher User Guide 7
System diagram
Connection procedure
1. Connects HDMI sources (e.g., DVD) to the HDMI inputs of the switcher using
HDMI cables.
2. Connects HDMI displayers (e.g., HDTV) to the HDMI outputs of the switcher
using HDMI cables.
3. Connects amplifiers or AVRs to the AUDIO output ports (3P captive screw
connectors).
4. Connects the HDBaseT port of the receiver and the switcher with a Cat5 cable.
5. Connects the RS232 port (9 pin female D) of the switcher with a control device
(e.g., PC).
Speaker
RS232
Control Panel
Amp
HDTV
IR Receiver
Receiver
Projector
Laptop
Blu-ray
Camcorder
Video Signal:
Audio Signal:
IR Signal:
TP Signal:
Control Signal:
PC
AV Receiver

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6. Connects the RS232 port of the controlled device to any other RS232 port
(3P captive screw connector) of the switcher. The control signal can be
transmitted bi-directionally.
7. The switcher can be controlled through its built-in IR receiver, or through the IR
EYE port connected with an external IR receiver. The IR signal can be
transmitted bi-directionally (connecting the IR OUT port to the IR IN port of the
other far-end IR device, and connecting the IR IN port to the IR OUT port of
other far-end IR device).
Note: The IR IN port has built-in infrared carrier receiver.
8. Connect the 100 to 240 VAC power supply to the switcher.
System applications
The switcher is useful in any scenario when an HDMI signal (along with control
signals) must be transmitted reliably across greater distances than is practical using
the traditional HDMI cables. It can be used in both residential and commercial
applications when centrally locating source equipment and displaying HD video in
remote locations. The switcher allows the sharing of source content across multiple
displays.
System operations
The button operation examples are shown in the “Front panel” image on page 2.
This is a brief introduction to the system inquire operations.
I/O control
Change an input to an output.
Example: Input 1 to output 2.
Operation: Press 1 + 2 + SELECT
Note: In default status, six IR OUTs correspond with six HDM INPUTS. When you
change an HDMI input to an output, IR OUT switches synchronously.
Change an input to many outputs.
Example: Change input channel 2 to output 2, 4, and 6.
Operation: Press 2 + 2 + 4 + 6 + SELECT
Change an input to all.
Example: Change Input 1 to all outputs.
Operation: Press 1 + GLOBAL + SELECT
Note: Each button flashes three times, and then turns off. Should the operation fail,
the light turns off immediately.

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Learn EDID data
Learn EDID data from one input port to one output port.
Example: Enable input 2 to learn EDID data from output 4.
Operation: Press EDID + 2 + 4 + SELECT
All input ports learn EDID data from one output port.
Example: Enable all input ports to learn EDID data from output 4.
Operation: Press EDID + GLOBAL + 4 + SELECT and hold for three seconds
Note: Each button flashes two times when the data is successfully copied, and turns
off. Should the operation fail, each button flashes quickly for three seconds.
EDID setting
Select one type of EDID data from following four types of built-in EDID data:
 INPUT 1: 1080P 3D 2CH
 INPUT 2: 1080P 3D Multichannel
 INPUT 3: 1080P 2D 2CH
 INPUT 4: 1080P 2D Multichannel
 INPUT 5: 3840 x 216 2D (30 HZ)
 INPUT 6: 4096 x 2160 3D (30 HZ)
To set the EDID data of one input port, press EDID and hold for three seconds to
enter in EDID setting statues, and then press INPUTS + OUTPUTS + SELECT.
Example: Set the EDID data of INPUT 4 to the forth type of EDID data.
Operation: Press EDID + 4 + 4 + SELECT and hold for three seconds
To set the EDID data of all input ports, press EDID and hold for three seconds to
enter in EDID setting statues, and then press GLOBAL + OUTPUTS + SELECT.
Example: Set the EDID data of all input ports to the second type of EDID data.
Operation: Press and hold EDID + GLOBAL + 2 + SELECT
Note: Each button will flash for two times when the data copies successfully, and
then turns off. Should the operation fail, each button quickly flashes for three
seconds.

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Status check
To access the System menu, press SELECT for three seconds. Use the left and right
direction buttons to navigate checking the previous and next item.
Table 3: Examples of front panel operations
Function items
Example
Description
Checks the connection
status of inputs
Y: The corresponding port is connected
with the input device.
N: It is not.
Checks the connection
status of outputs
Y: The corresponding port is connected
with output device.
N: It is not.
Correspondence between
inputs and outputs
Shows the correspondence between
the six inputs and six outputs.
Checks if the input is with
HDCP
Y: The input signal is with HDCP.
N: It is not.
Checks if the output is
with HDCP
Y: The output signal is with HDCP.
N: It is not.
Checks the output
resolution
Use ▲▼ to check all six output
resolutions.
Output check
Press any output button to check the corresponding input.
Example: Check which one is the corresponding input to output 2.
Operation: Press output 2 button. The LCD screen display “01B02 01R02”, and the
indicators for input 1 and output 2 turn on for three seconds. Output 2 corresponds
with input 1.
Clear operation
When you switch output channels, study EDID data, or set EDID data, press CLEAR
to clear the operation before you press SELECT to enable it. When pressed, the
switcher returns to the previous status.
1 2 3 4
Y Y Y Y
Out
Connect
Out
Input
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 3
In
HDCP
1 2 3 4
Y Y Y N
Out
HDCP
1 2 3 4
Y Y Y N
Resolution
Out 1 1920X1080

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IR control
Using IR and HDBaseT transmission technology, the switcher has the following
functions.
 Controls far-end output device from local
 Controls local input and output device remotely
 Controls the switcher locally or remotely
Note: Non-flashing emitters are not supported.
You can control the switcher using its built-in IR receiver, or through the IR EYE port
by connecting it to an extended IR receiver.
– or –
You can control it remotely using an IR device or though the twisted pair.
IR remote
Figure 3: IR remote
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

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(1) Standby
Press to enter or exit Standby mode.
(2) Input buttons
1 to 8, The IR signal is switched to the corresponding HDMI signal.
Buttons 7 and 8 are unavailable.
(3) Menu buttons
ALL (GLOBAL), EDID and CLEAR buttons have the same function as
those on the front panel.
(4) Direction buttons
Up, Down, Left, Right, Enter to confirm.
(5) Output buttons
1 to 6, The IR signal is switched to the corresponding output
signal. Buttons 7 and 8 are unavailable
IR operations
IR matrix switching
The six “IR OUT” ports make up a 6x6 IR switcher with the six “IR IN” ports of the far-
end receivers, as shown below.
Figure 4: Control local devices or the switcher remotely
The IR signal is received from a corresponding remote controller. It is transferred to
the HDBaseT receiver, then to the corresponding zone of the switcher through the
twisted pair, and finally transferred to the IR OUT port and received by the controlled
device.
IR IN
1
OUTPUT1
HDMI
HDBaseT
RS232 AUDIO
TX RX
L R
IR IN
2
OUTPUT2
HDMI
HDBaseT
RS232 AUDIO
TX RX
L R
IR IN
3
OUTPUT3
HDMI
HDBaseT
RS232 AUDIO
TX RX
L R
IR IN
4
OUTPUT4
HDBaseT
RS232 AUDIO
TX RX
L R
5
OUTPUT5
HDBaseT
RS232
TX RX
IR IN
AUDIO
L R
IR IN
6
OUTPUT6
HDBaseT
RS232 AUDIO
TX RX
L R
RS232
IR ALL IN
TCP/IP
IR EYE
12
INPUT
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
12
INPUT
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
IR OUT
12
INPUT
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
IR OUT
IR transmitter
123456
IR receiver 1IR receiver 1 IR receiver 2 IR receiver 3 IR receiver 4 IR receiver 5 IR receiver 6

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Switching operation
Sending command: [x1]R[x2].
x1: Corresponds with the six IR OUT ports of the switcher. The IR transmitter
connected to this port can be placed at the IR receiving area of the output device or
the switcher itself.
x2: Corresponds with the zone number. The IR signal transmits to the HDBaseT
receiver, and then goes to the HDBaseT port of this zone via the twisted pair.
Example: Send command “3R2.” to transfer the IR signal received from zone 2 to IR
OUT port 3.
Note: When you switch all six IR input signal channels to the same IR out channel,
the IR out channel is unable to control all of the devices at the same time.
IR carrier enforcing
When the IR receiver that is connected to the HDBaseT receiver is with the IR carrier,
the received IR signal can be transferred to the IR OUT port of the switcher.
When the IR receiver that is connected with the IR ALL IN port of the switcher is with
the IR carrier, the received IR signal can be transferred to the IR OUT port of the
switcher.
When the IR receiver is connected with the HDBaseT receiver, or the IR ALL IN port
of the switcher is not with IR carrier, send the command “%0901.” You are then able
to transfer the IR signal to the IR OUT port.
Control far-end output device from local
When you need to control a remote displayer locally, the IR receiver must be used
with the IR carrier. The IR signal is transferred to the corresponding zone that is
connected to the HDBaseT receiver and to the IR transmitter. When the IR receiver is
connected to the IR ALL IN port, the IR signal is transferred to all six IR transmitters
that are connected to HDBaseT receivers.

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Figure 5: Locally control remote devices
Control far-end device through IR ALL IN port
The IR signal received from the IR ALL IN port is transmitted to all six far-end
HDBaseT receivers connected to HDBaseT ports of the switcher.
IR IN
1
OUTPUT1
HDMI
HDBaseT
RS232 AUDIO
TX RX
L R
IR IN
2
OUTPUT2
HDMI
HDBaseT
RS232 AUDIO
TX RX
L R
IR IN
3
OUTPUT3
HDMI
HDBaseT
RS232 AUDIO
TX RX
L R
IR IN
4
OUTPUT4
HDBaseT
RS232 AUDIO
TX RX
L R
5
OUTPUT5
HDBaseT
RS232
TX RX
IR IN
AUDIO
L R
IR IN
6
OUTPUT6
HDBaseT
RS232 AUDIO
TX RX
L R
RS232
IR ALL IN
TCP/IP
IR EYE
12
INPUT
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
12
INPUT
HDMI 1HDMI 2
IR OUT
12
INPUT
HDMI 1HDMI 2
IR OUT
IR remote
Blu-ray
HDTV
Rx receiver
IR transmitter
IR remote
HDTV
IR receiver