GoMax Electronics MX-5004MZF User manual

4x1 HDMI 2.0a Quad-View Video Processor
with 4K2K60 4:4:4
User Manual
rev: 160727
Made in Taiwan
MX-5004MZF

Safety and Notice
The MX-5004MZF 4x1 HDMI 2.0a Quad-View Video Processor with 4K2K60 4:4:4 has been
tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for
international use. However, like all electronic equipment, the MX-5004MZF 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
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.............................................................................................3
CONNECTION DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................3
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS.....................................................................................................4
OPERATION APPROACH..................................................................................................5
WARRANTY .....................................................................................................................16

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INTRODUCTION
The MX-5004MZF 4x1 HDMI 2.0a Quad-View Video Processor with 4K2K60 4:4:4 provides
the most flexible and cost effective solution in the market to route high definition video source
from any of the four FHD HDMI sources to the remote display at the same time. This solution is
well suited for use in digital signage, conference room presentation systems or other similar
settings or applications.
With up to 4K2K60 4:4:4 output resolution, users can display the mixed video with improved
presentation quality. In the meantime, the unit can be controlled thru the popular serial port and
Ethernet port to provide the most flexible control way to fit into any applications.
FEATURES
4x HDMI inputs and 1x HDMI output
Input resolution supports from 640x480 to 1920x1200, interlaced or progressive
Output resolution supports up to 4K2K@60Hz (4:4:4 8bits)
Adjustable size & position through software
Supports HDCP 1.4 compliant
Firmware upgradable for support of new features and technology enhancements
Titles, borders and colored backgrounds
Resize, position, zoom & pan and blend output video
Perfect as a video converter and a video switcher
Software control through RS-232 and Ethernet
Supports IR remote control
Supports one input rotation
Supports Pixel by Pixel mapping under 2x2 configuration
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1x MX-5004MZF
1x DC 12V 5A
1x Installation software CD
1x User Manual
1x IR Remote control (28 keys)
1x IR Receiving cable

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name
MX-5004MZF
Technical
Role of usage
Multiplexer / video processor
Background picture update
Yes
HDCP compliance
1.4
HDMI compliance
Input: HDMI 1.4
Output: HDMI 2.0a
Video bandwidth
Input: HDMI [2.25G to 6.75Gbps]
Output: Single-link 600MHz [18Gbps]
Output Video Support
Up to 4K2K@60 (4:4:4 8bits)
Input Video Support
Up to 1920x1200@60
Video Format Support
Up to HDMI 2.0
Audio support
Bypass
Control
RS-232/ IP Control/ Front Panel
Embedded video mixer
Yes
Input TMDS signal
1.2 Volts [peak to peak]
ESD protection
Human body model — ±15kV [air-gap discharge] & ±8kV [contact
discharge]
Input
4x HDMI + 1xRS-232 + 1x RJ-45(Ethernet)
Output
1x HDMI
HDMI connector
Type A [19-pin female]
RS-232 connector
DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
RJ-45 connector
WE/SS 8P8C
Mechanical
Housing
Metal enclosure
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Model
390 x 224 x 42mm [1'3" x 8.8" x 1.6"]
Package
526 x 318 x 156mm [1'7" x 12.5" x 6.1"]
Carton
543 x 335 x 344mm [1'8" x 13.2" x 1'1"]
Weight
Model
2.3 kg [5.2 lbs]
Power supply
12V 5A DC
Power Consumption
8.9 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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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
MX-5004MZF as master
1. Connect all sources to HDMI Inputs on the MX-5004MZF.
2. Connect the display to HDMI Output on the MX-5004MZF.
3. Connect the +12V 5A DC power supply to the MX-5004MZF.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
MX-5004MZF
Front Panel
1. LABEL: All Windows label on/off
2. FULL SCREEN: Switch Window in full screen mode
3. Windows Source Selection A-D: Window A-D source selection
4. Default Layout PAP: Four different default layout PAP mode
5. IR SENSOR: IR sensor for receiving the IR commands from IR remote
6. Rotation: Window A rotate 90° or -90°
7. 4K2K / 1080p: Switch output resolution in 4K2K@60 / 1080p
8. F1 & F2: Reserved
Rear Panel
9. SOURCE 1-4: HDMI inputs
10. Stereo audio output - L
11. Stereo audio output - R
12. RS-232: RS-232 control port
13. OUTPUT: HDMI output
14. Ethernet: Ethernet control port
15. +12V DC: 12V DC power jack

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OPERATION APPROACH
Method A: IR Remote Control
Button Function
F1 HDMI/DVI mode switch
F2 Reserved
F3 Reserved
Power on/off the device
Rotation Window A rotate 90° or -90°
Label Window label on/off
Sound Fast Switch output’s audio
channel
Background To set up the background
picture of window
4K2K Select 4K2K output
resolution
1080P Select 1080P@60 output
resolution
720P Select 720P@60 output
resolution
Mute Mute the audio output
Custom layout 1 Custom layout 1
Custom layout 2 Custom layout 2
Custom layout 3 Custom layout 3
Custom layout 4 Custom layout 4
Custom layout 5 Custom layout 5
Custom layout 6 Custom layout 6
Custom layout 7 Custom layout 7
Custom layout 8 Custom layout 8
PAP 2 Default layout PAP
PAP 3 Default layout PAP
PAP 4 Default layout PAP
PAP 5 Default layout PAP
Full screen layout A Window A in full screen
Full screen layout B Window B in full screen
Full screen layout C Window C in full screen
Full screen layout D Window D in full screen

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Method B: Software Control through RS-232 port / Ethernet port
System Requirement and Precautions
1. Whenever power off MX-5004MZF, please stay unpowered at least 5 to 10 seconds to allow power
capacitors to discharge.
2. The MX-5004MZF provides software control program which runs under Microsoft Windows 98,
2000, XP, 7, 8 through the interface of RS-232 serial control.
3. Before clicking on the icon of the software, make sure you have secured the connection between
your computer COM port and the MX-5004MZF.
Start the software control program
When clicking on the executable file, the following dialog will pop-up. There are two ways to control the
MX-5004MZF device (under Microsoft Windows 7, please run as administrator).
RS-232 serial Mode: Use RS-232 to connect the port on device and computer. Select correct COM port
and click the OK button.
Ethernet Mode: Enter the IP address of the device and click the OK button.
After the software control setting is accomplished, it will enter directly to control interface.

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Control Interface
1. Connection Status:
Show the connect information and status. If users use RS-232 serial Mode to connect device,
the graph is . In contrast, the graph of Ethernet is . In addition, if users would like to
change the control method, users can click on the button to change.
2. Output Settings
In this section, users can set up the coordinate for inputs, the source of window A~D, output
resolution, PAP layout setting and input rotation.
(1) Source Selection
For each display window, you can assign arbitrary video source here.
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(2) Quick Selection
We provide 9 default modes and 8 custom modes for you to select.
(3) Output Resolution
Set the output resolution. If user click the 1080p to 4K2K function,when output resolution
is 1920 x 1080 @60Hz, it will upscale the resolution to 4K2K.
*In 4K2K@60Hz resolution, the output display will be forced to PAP 1 ( ) layout (other
PAP layout cannot set) and only can set up the output resolution, sound and background
function.

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(4) Save Layout
We provide 8 custom layout space for users to save the frequently used scenarios into the
flash memory.
(5) Display Panel
In the left part of control interface, user can customize the display mode thru control. The
different colors of frame represent the different input windows. The information of
coordinate shows the position of input source screen. In addition, we provide display ratio
for users to set the display panel sizes.

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3. Advanced Setting
(1) Window settings
In this mode, user can adjust individual display area for selected input sources. Firstly,
user have to choose the specific channel A, B, C, or D, which are presented as in the
control panel as shown. After the specific channel is chosen, user can crop the display
area of that particular channel at will and do the same to the rest of channels if necessary.
The control panel of software can instantly give a quick shot on how those settings to be
presented look like in the final outcome video.
(2) Label Text
In here, users can input the texts to be shown with the video.
(3) Sound
To set up the audio source of the output and R/L channels.

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(4) Background
To set up the background of window. We provide 4 default pictures for you to select. If you
want to change default picture, you can click the button to select the picture
which you want to change.
(5) Window Label
In this function, users can determine if the window’s label/border is turned on or off.
4. EDID (Extended display identification data)

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(1) Learn EDID from Default
Select Default EDID
Select Input
Click button to learn default EDID.
(2) Learn EDID from File
Select input
Click button to select the EDID file and write it into input
5. System Setting

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(5) Firmware Update
Click button to do firmware update.
The “Firmware update” window shows up as below.
Please select the correct COM port or click “Scan” button to connect device.
Click “update” button to do firmware update.

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If you want to change OSD (window label) font, please click “OSD Font Update” and
“update” buttons to change OSD font.
(5) Factory Reset
Click button to do factory default reset.
The process of default reset will take about 25 seconds.

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6. IP Configure
User also can use the Ethernet to control the mixer. Firstly, user should click on the
button button to setup network set. Next, users can setup the Ethernet for the unit as
below example shows. After the step of IP configuration, please click the button.
7. Info
Read the Software and firmware version.
*Software/firmware information subject to change without notification.
8. Refresh
This function can get all information of the device and update this software state.

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WARRANTY
The SELLER warrants the MX-5004MZF 4x1 HDMI 2.0a Quad-View Video Processor with
4K2K60 4:4:4 free from defects in the material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase
from the SELLER or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order within 1
year warranty period, The SELLER, at its option, repair or replace the unit, provided that the unit has not
been subjected to accident, disaster, abuse or any unauthorized modifications including static discharge
and power surge. This warranty is offered by the SELLER for its BUYER with direct transaction only. This
warranty is void if the warranty seal on the metal housing is broken.
Unit that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts
and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for 90 days from the day of reshipment
to the BUYER. If the unit is delivered by mail, customers agree to insure the unit or assume the risk of loss
or damage in transit. Under no circumstances will a unit be accepted without a return authorization
number.
The warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without limitations, any
other implied warranty or fitness or merchantability for any particular purpose, all of which are expressly
disclaimed.
Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty. Customers outside Taiwan are responsible
for shipping charges to and from the SELLER. Cables and power adapters are limited to a 30 day
warranty and must be free from any markings, scratches, and neatly coiled.
The content of this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, The
SELLER assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. The
SELLER will NOT be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting
from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Also, the
technical information contained herein regarding the MX-5004MZF features and specifications is
subject to change without further notice.