GoMax Electronics MA-5544H User manual

4X4 HDMI 2.0a Matrix
User Manual
rev: 161116
Made in Taiwan
MA-5544H

Safety and Notice
The MA-5544H 4x4 HDMI 2.0a matrix has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and
requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipment,
the MA-5544H should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect
yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.
●Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
●Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
●Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
●Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
stable surface.
●Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
●Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device
before cleaning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................1
FEATURES.........................................................................................................................1
PACKAGE CONTENTS......................................................................................................1
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................2
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS.....................................................................................................3
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.............................................................................................4
CONNECTION DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................4
OPERATION APPROACH..................................................................................................5
EDID LEARNING................................................................................................................7
FAQ ..................................................................................................................................17
WARRANTY .....................................................................................................................18

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* HDR = High Dynamic Range.
** The video bandwidth of 4K2K@60 4:2:0 10bits (HDR) is about the 4K2K@60 4:4:4 8bits
INTRODUCTION
The MA-5544H 4x4 HDMI 2.0a matrix provides the most flexible and cost effective solution in the
market to route high definition video sources plus multi-channel (up to 7.1-channel) digital audio from any
of the four HDMI sources to the remote displays at the same time. MA-5544H supports HDR and the true
4K2K video!
With the upmost HDR/4K2K@60 4:4:4 8bits and high definition audio support, MA-5544H is well
suited for use in home theater, conference room presentation systems, or other similar setting or
application
EATURES
●HDMI 2.0a compliant
●Supports 4K2K@60 4:4:4 8bits
●Supports HDR*, which is 4K2K@60 4:2:0 10bits**
●HDCP 2.2 compliant
●Allows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time
●Allows any HDMI display to view any HDMI source at any time
●Supports 7.1 channel digital audio
●Supports default HDMI EDID and learns the EDID of displays to matrix switcher
●The matrix switcher can switch every output channels from any HDMI inputs by IR remote control,
RS-232, IP control and cloud control
●Easy installation with rack-mounting
●Fast response time – 5~7 seconds for channel switch
PACKAGE CONTENTS
●1x MA-5544H
●1x IR Receiver
●1x DC 5V 6A
●1x IR Remote control*
●1x Rack-mounting ear set
●1x Installation software CD
●1x User Manual
* Additional IR remote controllers and IR blasters can be purchased as optional accessories to
control the HDMI sources located separately.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name
MA-5544H
Technical
Role of usage
True 4x4 matrix
HDMI compliance
HDMI 2.0a
HDCP compliance
HDCP1.4/HDCP 2.2
Video bandwidth
Single-link 594MHz [18Gbps]
Video support
HDR 4K2K@60 (4:2:0 10bits) / 4K2K@60 (4:4:4 8bits)
Audio support
Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
ESD protection
[1] Human body model — ±19kV [air-gap discharge] & ±12kV [contact discharge]
[2] Core chipset — ±8kV
PCB stack-up
4-layer board [impedance control — differential 100Ω; single 50Ω]
Input
4x HDMI / 1x RS-232 / 1x Ethernet / 1x IR socket for IR receiver
Output
4x HDMI
HDMI Input selection
IR remote control / RS-232 control / Ethernet control
IR remote control
Electro-optical characteristics: π= 25° / Carrier frequency: 38kHz
HDMI connector
Type A [19-pin female]
RJ-45 connector
WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
RS-232 connector
DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
3.5mm connector
[System IR] Receives IR commands from remote control
Mechanical
MA-5544H
Enclosure
Metal case
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Model
440 x 154 x 44mm [1'4" x 6" x 1.7"]
Package
524 x 265 x 76 mm [1'7" x 10.4" x 3"]
Carton
542 x 411 x 300 mm [1'8" x 1'3" x 11.8"]
Weight
Model
1742g [61.4oz]
Package
2785g [6.2 lbs]
Fixedness
1RU rack-mount with ears Wall hanging holes
Power supply
5V 6A DC
Power consumption
20 Watts [max]
Operation temperature
0~40°C [32~104°F]
Storage temperature
-20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative humidity
20~90% RH [no condensation]

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Front Panel
1. IR SENSOR: IR sensor for receiving the IR commands from IR remote
2. Output1 Selected Source Status LED: the indicator LED shows selected source
3. Output2 Selected Source Status LED: the indicator LED shows selected source
4. Output3 Selected Source Status LED: the indicator LED shows selected source
5. Output4 Selected Source Status LED: the indicator LED shows selected source
Rear Panel
6. INPUT 1-4: HDMI inputs
7. OUTPUT 1-4: HDMI outputs
8. System IR Receiver: Ext. IR receiver
9. Ethernet: Ethernet control port
10. RS-232: RS-232 control port
11. Power LED: Power indicator LED
12. +5V DC: 5V DC power jack
13. Power Switch

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
MA-5544H as master
1. Connect all sources to HDMI Inputs on the 4x4 HDMI Matrix MA-5544H.
2. Connect all display to HDMI Outputs on the 4x4 HDMI Matrix MA-5544H
4. Connect the +5V 6A DC power supply to the 4x4 HDMI Matrix MA-5544H.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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OPERATION APPROACH
Method A: IR Remote Control
1. IN/OUT Switch
Push the button on the checkerboard to select Input & Output port.
Ex: Select Input 3 to Output 2
Push the red circle button as below to select Input 3 to Output 2
2. Function Key
Button
Function
OFF
Standby mode
ON
Power on the matrix switcher
MUTE
Turn off output’s video and audio
STATUS
Preset output status
SAVE
Save current mapping mode

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PRESET
Preset mapping mode
DEFAULT EDID
Begin default EDID selection
LEARN EDID
Begin EDID learning from one output
CLEAR
Clear the previous IR operation procedure
TAKE
Trigger the previous setting
F1
Reserved
F2
Reserved
Operation Procedure
Output Status Status + A~B(Output 1~2) + Take
Ex: Output 2
(Input 2)
1.Press “STATUS” button
2.Press number key “B” to select Output 2
3.Press “TAKE” button
Save Current Mapping Save + A~H(1-8 storage site) + Take
Ex: Save current mapping to 5
1.Press “SAVE” button
2.Press number key “E” to select the storage site 5
3.Press “TAKE” button
Preset Mapping Preset + A~H(1-8 storage site) + Take
Ex: Preset saved mapping from 5
1.Press “PRESET” button
2.Press number key “E” to select the storage site 5
3.Press “TAKE” button
Learn default EDID Default EDID + A~H(1-8 default EDID) +
Ⅰ~Ⅳ(input 1~4)
+ Take
Ex: Default EDID 2
Input 3
1.Press “DEFAULT EDID” button
2.Press number key “B” to select default EDID 2
3.Press number key “ Ⅲ” to select Input 3
4.Press “TAKE” button
Learn Output EDID Learn + A~B(Output 1~2) +
Ⅰ
~
Ⅳ
(input 1~4) + Take
Ex: Learn Output 2
Input 3
1.Press “LEARN” button
2.Press number key “B” to select Output 2
3. Press number key “ Ⅲ” to select Input 3
4.Press “TAKE” button
Mute Output Mute + A~B(Output 1~2) + Take
Ex: Mute Output 2 1. Press “MUTE” button
2. Press number key “B” to select Output 2
3.Press “TAKE” button

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Method B: Software Control through RS-232 port / Ethernet port
1. System Requirement
1) OS Information: MS WinXP/7/8/10
2) Baud rates: 9600
3) Software size: 3 MB
4) Minimum RAM requirement: 256 MB
2. Control interface
1
Power ON/ Standby mode
5
I/O Mapping Tab
2
Control SW via RS-232
6
EDID Tab
3
Control SW via Network
7
Rename Tab
4
COM port selection
8
System Tab
1
2
5
6
7
8
4
3

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1. I/O Routing Button
1) I/O:
a) Switch the input for each output
2) Recall Mapping:
a) Select the stored Mapping(1-8)
b) Click “Recall” button to recall previous mapping which are saved
3) Save Mapping:
a) Select Mapping(1-8)
b) Click “Save” button to save current mapping