Factor Electronics HDBaseT-4x4Matrix User manual

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HDBaseT-4x4-Matrix(HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.0 18Gbps 4x4 HDMI Matrix w/ Audio Extractor

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Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read
these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep
this manual for future reference.
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.
SAFTY NOTICE
1. The transmission distances of HDMI over UTP cables aremeasured using TE
CONNECTIVITY 1427071-6
2. EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for CAT cables is recommended for better
performance.
3. DO NOT use 568A/568B standard mixed CAT cable (cross-over cable) because there are
2 pairs swapped, this will make POE OVER-CURRENT and damage POE components.
Please use straight-through CAT cable (both RJ45 headers are 568A or 568B standard).
4. It is recommended that power up the device after connections of source, sinkand CAT
cable.
5. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in CAT cable, do
not run HDBaseT / Zone Cat5e/6/6a cabling with or in close parallel proximity to mains
power cables.ShieldedCAT cables can be used to improve EMI problems, which is worsen
in long transmission.
6. Because the quality of the CAT cables has the majoreffect on how long the transmission
limit can achieve and how good is the received picture quality, the actual transmission
range is subject to one’s choice of CAT cables.
7. Do not substitute or use any other Power Supply other than the enclosed unit, or a Factor
Electronicsapproved Replacement Part.Doing so will void the warranty and potentially
expose the user to dangerous voltages resulting in an electrical shock.
8. Do not disassemble the device for any reason. Doing so will void the manufacturer’s
warranty. Also, our unique case is an integral part of the design of this unit and is
responsible for cooling and circuitry shielding. Any modifications to this case will
potentially cause malfunction and product failure.
9. Do not expose the device to water, moisture, or liquids.Possible electric shock may result
as well as failure of the unit to operate.

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Table of Content
Introduction.........................................................................................................................5
Features...............................................................................................................................5
Panel Descriptions..............................................................................................................6
Front Panel...................................................................................................................6
Back Panel ...................................................................................................................7
Remote Control Description ...............................................................................................8
Master Remote Control.................................................................................................8
Output and Input select.........................................................................................9
EDID Set Up.........................................................................................................9
Satellite Remote Control...............................................................................................9
Application Diagram..........................................................................................................10
Specifications....................................................................................................................10
Package Contents.............................................................................................................11
RS-232 Pin Assignment....................................................................................................11
RS232 and Telnet Commands ..........................................................................................12
GUI Control........................................................................................................................14
PC System:.................................................................................................................14
Installation..................................................................................................................14
Preparation.................................................................................................................14
Common information...................................................................................................14
“General” page............................................................................................................15
Set TCP control configuration.............................................................................16
“Port Tag” page...........................................................................................................17
Edit Input port tags .............................................................................................18
Edit Output port tags...........................................................................................18
“Setting” page .............................................................................................................19
Pop-up tag messages.........................................................................................20
Pop-up Menu......................................................................................................20
Edit selected pre-setting item..............................................................................21
“EDID control” page ....................................................................................................22
“IR Configuration” page...............................................................................................23
“FW upgrade” page.....................................................................................................24
Web GUI.............................................................................................................................25
How to enter Web GUI................................................................................................25
Admin account............................................................................................................26
Zone Page..................................................................................................................26
Status Page................................................................................................................27
Config Page................................................................................................................27
Output Page ...............................................................................................................28
Input Page..................................................................................................................28
Preset Page................................................................................................................29

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EDID Page..................................................................................................................29
Audio Page.................................................................................................................30
Users Page ....................................................................................................... 30
Maintenance......................................................................................................................31
Warranty Policy.................................................................................................................31
Limitations of Warranty.....................................................................................................31
Exclusive Remedies..........................................................................................................32
RMAPolicy.........................................................................................................................32
Standard Replacement ...............................................................................................32
Once you have obtained an RMA number...................................................................33
Please note.................................................................................................................33

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Introduction
The HDBASET-4X4MATRIX HDBaseT 4×4 Matrix for HDMI routes four Hi-Def sources to any
four HDTV displays, supporting 1080p Full HD up to 4K@60Hz HDR plus all 3D formats, along
with multichannel digital audio formats such as Dolby® True HD and DTS-HD® Master
Audio™. Embedded audio extractors can extract the audio and output via L/R or Coaxial.
Volume can be controlled for analogue audio out. Based on HDBaseT Lite chipset inside, the
output distance can reach up to 70m via Cat5e/Cat6. Each source can be routed to any display
using the front-panel push buttons, IR remote control, RS-232 interface, or via TCP/IP.
Features
4x HDMI inputs, 4x HDBT outputs and 1x HDMI loop output
4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR and full 3D
HDBT output 1 supports conversion from 4K to 1080P
1x L/R audio input, can be embedded into any HDMI input
Analogue/ digital audio output simultaneously
Push buttons, IR, RS-232, TCP/IP and Web GUI for control
EDID management
HDCP 2.2 compliant
Volume control on analogue audio outputs
12V POH

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Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
1. LCD display---Shows the status of input-output selection, EDID info and so on.
2. IR receiver window----Receives the IR from the remote control of the HDBaseT-4x4Matrix.
3.Power LED indicator---Indicates the power status for the matrix.
4. Power button---Press to power on/off the matrix.
5. HDMI output selection buttons 1 to 4---Press to select the outputs from 1 to 4.
6. All button for HDMI outputs---Press to select all of the outputs from 1 to 4.
7. Menu button---Press to enter EDID set mode. Three EDID segments will display on the LCD
panel formatted as: INPUT VIDEO AUDIO, for example: IN1 1080P 2.0CH, means to set
1080P 2.0CH EDID to INPUT1. The blinking segment can be changed currently. Segment
content items listed below:
INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
Note
IN1
1080I
2.0CH.
IN2
1080P
5.1CH
IN3
3D
7.1CH
IN4
D1024
D1024=DVI 1024 x 768
IN5
D1080
D1080=DVI 1920 x 1080
IN6
D1200
D1200=DVI 1920 x 1200
IN7
OUT1
OUT1=Copy OUTPUT1 EDID to INPUTx
ALL
OUT2
ALL=Set EDID to ALL INPUTs
OUT2=Copy OUTPUT2 EDID to INPUTx
OUT3
OUT3=Copy OUTPUT3 EDID to INPUTx
OUT4
OUT4=Copy OUTPUT4 EDID to INPUTx

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OUT5
OUT5=Copy OUTPUT5 EDID to INPUTx
OUT6
OUT6=Copy OUTPUT6 EDID to INPUTx
OUT7
OUT7=Copy OUTPUT7 EDID to INPUTx
OUT8
OUT8=Copy OUTPUT8 EDID to INPUTx
8. Up selection button--- Press to change a segment’s value.
9. ESC---Press to quit EDID set mode.
10. Lock LED indicator---Indicates the status of Lock.
11. Lock button---Press to lock the buttons of the front panel.
12. HDMI input selection button 1 to 4---Press to select the inputs from 1 to 4.
13. PTP button---Press to mirror all inputs and outputs (e.g. output 1 to input1, output 2 to
input2 and so on).
14. Selection button---Press to select a segment to change settings. The selected segment will
be blinking.
15. Down select button---Press to change segment’s value.
16. Enter button--- Press to set the EDID to a specified INPUT or copy the EDID from a
specified OUTPUT to a specified INPUT.
Back Panel
1. GND---Connect to ground if necessary.
2. IR inputs 1 to 4--- 3.5mm stereo phone-jack, connect to an IR receiver
3. IR outputs 1 to 4 --- 3.5mm mono phone-jack, connect to an IR transmitter cable.
4. RS232 port with each HDBT out--- Connect to a PC, RS232 extension to the Balun.

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5. Coaxial digital audio output ---Extracted audio corresponds with the HDMI video output
6. L/R analog audio output---Extracted audio corresponds with the HDMI video output.
7. TCP/IP port –TCP/IP control
8. RS232 port –To control the matrix from a PC or control processor
9. DIP switches–Used for global EDID settings
10. HDMI inputs 1 to 4---Connect HDMI sources
11. HDBT outputs 1 to 4--- Connect via Cat6 to the remote baluns.
12. HDMI outputs 1 to4---Output to four displays, AVR etc.
13. IR extension receiver input --- 3.5mm stereo phone-jack, connects to the IR receiver cable
to receive the IR from the HDBaseT-4x4Matrix remote.
14. Power port---Use the included 24V/3.5ADC adaptor to power the matrix.
Remote Control Description
Master Remote Control

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Output and Input select
A. OUTPUT-X select INPUT-Y:
1. Press OUTPUT-X (X = outputs1 to 4 )Press INPUT-Y ( Y = inputs 1 to 4 )
2. Press OUTPUT-X (X= outputs 1 to 4 )press the left and right arrow buttons to select
the input.
B. All outputs select INPUT-Y: PressALL button in zone OUTPUTPress INPUT-Y button ( Y
means 1 to 4 of inputs ), then INPUT-Y switched to ALL OUTPUTS
C. Mirror all inputs and outputs (Ex. Input 1 to output 1, input 2 to output 2, etc): Press PTP
button in the Zone OUTPUT
EDID Set Up
A. Fixed EDID to INPUT-Y/ALL
Press 1080I/1080P/3D/4KPress 2.0CH/5.1CH/7.1CHINPUT-Y/ALL button in Zone
INPUT
B. Copy EDID of OUTPUT-X to INPUT-Y/ALL
Press COPY buttonPress OUTPUT-X buttonPress INPUT-Y/ALL button
C. User defined EDID to INPUT-Y/ALL
Press USER1/USER2 buttonPress INPUT-Y/ALL
NOTE: Pressing button sequence should be finished in 5 seconds, otherwise, operation
discarded.
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Application Diagram
Specifications
Bandwidth
18 Gbps
Video Input Connectors
4xHDMI Type A, 19-pin, female
Video Output Connectors
4xHDMI Type A, 19-pin, female, 4x RJ45 Connector
Audio Output Connectors
4x RCA(SPDIF), 4x L/R
RS232 Serial port
DB-9, female
TCP/IP Control
1x RJ45, female
IR input ports
5x3.5mm stereo jack
IR output ports
4x3.5mm stereo jack
Rack-Mountable
rack ears included
Dimensions(Lx WxD)
428mm x 235mm x 43mm, w/o feet
Shipping Weight
2.7KG
Operating Temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature
-4°F to 140°F(-20°C to 60°C)
Power Supply
24V/6A DC

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Package Contents
1) 1x HDbaseT-4x4Matrix
2) 1x 24V/3.5A DC Power Supply
3) 1x Power Cord
4) 1x Master Remote Control
5) 4x Satellite Remote Control
6) 4x IR Transmitter
7) 5x IR Receiver
8) 8x Phoenix connector
9) 1xRack-mount kit
RS-232 Pin Assignment
Baud Rate: 57600 bps
Data Bits: 8-bit
Parity: None
Stop Bit: 1-bit
Flow Control: None
NOTE: Use a Straight Through DB9 Cable to connect the matrix with a computer, DO NOT
use a Crossover Cable (Null Modem Cable).
HDBASET-4X4MATRIX(DCE)
Remote Control Console
(DTE)
PIN
Assignment
PIN
Assignment
1
NC
1
NC
2
Tx
2
Rx
3
Rx
3
Tx
4
NC
4
NC
5
GND
5
GND
6
NC
6
NC
7
NC
7
NC
8
NC
8
NC
9
NC
9
NC

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RS232 and Telnet Commands
No.
Command
Action
0
?
Print Help Information
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HELP
Print Help Information
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STATUS
Print System Status And Port Status
3
PON
Power On, System Run On Normal State
4
POFF
Power Off, System Run On Power Save State
5
IR ON/OFF
Set System IR Control On Or Off (Only for IR Extension)
6
KEY ON/OFF
Set System KEY Control On Or Off
7
DBG ON/OFF
Set Debug Mode On Or Off
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BEEP ON/OFF
Set Onboard Beep On Or Off
9
LCD ON/OFF
Set LCD Always On Or Auto Turn Off When Power On
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RESET
Reset System To Default Setting,
Should Type ‘Yes’ To Confirm, ‘No’ To Discard
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OUT xx ON/OFF
Set OUTPUT:xx On Or Off
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OUT xx FR yy
Set OUTPUT:xx From INPUT:yy
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POH xx ON/OFF
Set OUTPUT:xx POH On Or Off
xx=00: Select All OUTPUT Port
xx=[01...04]: Select One OUTPUT Port
yy=[01...04]: Select One INPUT Port
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EDID xx CP
Set Input:xx EDID Copy From Output:yy
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EDID xx DF zz
Set Input:xx EDID To Default EDID:zz
xx=00: Select All INPUT Port
xx=[01...04]: Select One INPUT Port
yy=[01...04]: Select One OUTPUT Port
zz=00: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=01: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 5.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY
zz=02: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 7.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=03: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=04: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 5.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY
zz=05: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 7.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=06: HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=07: HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 5.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY

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zz=08: HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 7.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=09: HDMI 4K2K, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=10: HDMI 4K2K, Audio 5.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY
zz=11: HDMI 4K2K, Audio 7.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=12: DVI 1280x1024@60Hz, Audio None
zz=13: DVI 1920x1080@60Hz, Audio None
zz=14: DVI 1920x1200@60Hz, Audio None
zz=15: User EDID 1
zz=16: User EDID 2
zz=17: GUI Download EDID
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MUTE mm TX yy
Set Output(TX):yy Audio Mute ON Or OFF
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VOL xx TX yy
Set Output(TX):yy Audio Volume to xx
xx=[00...30]: Volume Value
xx=+: Volume Increase
xx=-: Volume Decrease
mm=ON: Mute On
mm=OFF: Mute Off
yy=00: Select All OUTPUT Port
yy=[01...04]: Select One OUTPUT Port
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NET DHCP ON/OFF
Set Auto IP(DHCP) ON Or OFF
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NET IP xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Set IP Address
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NET GW xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Set Gateway Address
21
NET SM xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Set Subnet Mask Address
22
NET RB
Set Network Reboot and Apply New Config!!!

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GUI Control
PC System:
Microsoft Windows Operation System
Installation
The HDBaseT4x4 Matrix software controller is green software.Simply copy the “4x4 HDMI
Matrix Controller vx.x.exe” to your PC which is used to control the Matrix by connecting an
RS232 COM or TCP port to complete the installation.
Preparation
1. Connect the PC and Matrix with the included RS232 cable or UTP cable
2. Power up Matrix (It will take approx 5 seconds to be ready with a “Di” beep sound )
3. Double click the “4x4 HDMI Matrix Controller vx.x.exe” icon to run it
Common information
Click to select tab page
①COM port or TCP connect status
②Control command process status
③Prompt message display area
④Date and Time display
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“General” page
①Select control mode: RS232 COM mode (Auto COM ports detected) or TCP mode
②List detected COM ports
③List all Matrix devices after search operation
④Click to search all Matrix devices that connected in same subnet
⑤Click to configuration the selected Matrix’s TCP control configurations
⑥Click to connect or disconnect the PC and Matrix ( Connection will be established
automatically before the control commands transmit )
⑦Click to refresh the device status: include device information displayed in⑨area and
Input/output port connection status in ⑩area.
NOTE: Tab pages cannot be changed while the control command is processing.
⑧To enable or disable Input/output tags displaying when setting buttons on the “Settings”
page focused
⑨Device information display area
⑩Input/output port connection status

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Set TCP control configuration
Click the Config button to show the TCP configuration window.
①Set the tag to identify Matrix device
②Set IP mode: Subnet should support DHCP protocol when set Auto IP mode, then Matrix
device will obtain IP automatically. Otherwise, set Static IP mode and designate a useable
IP for Matrix device
③Set IP address, not editable when Auto IP mode selected.
Note: The last IP BYTE’s range is 2-252.
④Matrix device MAC address
⑤Click OK to set the configuration. If the configuration is set to OK, the Matrix devices will be
searched out again
⑥Click to Close the window and cancel the configuration

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“Port Tag” page
①Input port tags
②Click to edit Input port tags
③Output port tags
④Click to edit Output port tags
NOTE: Edit boxes are read only, click the “Edit” button to edit the tags in the pop up window .
One set of Input/output port tags can be set for the Matrix device when the COM control mode
is selected.
Input/output port tags can be set for each respective Matrix device according to the device’s
MAC address.

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Edit Input port tags
After action of②, edit form will pop-up as below:
Define tags for respective Input port, then devices connect the Input ports can be easily
remembered.
Click buttons with “×” caption to delete the tag that you want to delete, if a tag is still used by
any other Input port, the delete action will be discarded.
Edit Output port tags
After action of ④, edit form will pop-up as below:
Define the tags for each respective Output port, the Output ports will be easily remembered.
Click buttons with “×” caption to delete a tag. If a tag is still being used by any other Output
port, the delete action will be discarded.

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“Settings” page
①LED displays the Input number for respective Output port
②Click to select the Input port for the respective Output port
③Click to select previous or next Input ports for the respective Output port
④Displays the IN/OUT with tag information when a mouse moves cursors over ②buttons
⑤Pre-Setting items: Default is Port to Port
⑥Click to edit selected pre-setting item
⑦Set selected pre-setting item to Matrix
NOTE: When you Change to this “Settings” page, the software will try to refresh the source
selection status of the Output port.

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Pop-up tag messages
When the “Display Input, Output tags setting buttons are on”The “General” page is checked
and the Input/output port tag has been defined, tag messages will pop up like this:
Pop-up Menu
When the mouse cursors over the②setting buttons right click themouse and the menu will pop
up like this: