MuxLab 500415 User manual

P/N: 94-000671-A SE-000671-A
HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch
500415
Installation Guide

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Copyright Notice:
Copyright © 2011 MuxLab Inc. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2009 Real Time Engineers Ltd.
This product uses an unmodified version of FreeRTOS V6.0.0.
Source code available at www.freertos.com
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Table of Contents
1. Overview .........................................................................4
1.1. Description ..............................................................4
1.2. Features ...................................................................5
2. Technical Specifications ................................................6
3. Installation Procedure ...................................................7
3.1. Parts List ................................................................. 7
3.2. Product Overview ...................................................8
3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist ......................................10
3.4. Physical Installation ..............................................11
3.5. Installation Procedure............................................12
3.6. Port Control Operation..........................................15
3.7. Driver Setup ..........................................................17
3.8. MuxLab Control Center Software.........................20
3.9. Ethernet Web Interface .........................................25
3.10. Cascadability.........................................................29
4. Troubleshooting ...........................................................32
5. Appendix.......................................................................34
A. ASCII Command Set............................................. 34
B. Serial Port and LAN Setup....................................39
C. Infrared Remote Control Codes ............................41
6. Product Warranty Policy ............................................42

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1.
Overview
1.1. Description
The MuxLab 500415 HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch allows
four (4) HDMI sources to be switched/distributed up to
four (4) local displays and up to four (4) remote displays
via unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted
pair (STP) cables for cost-efficient connectivity. Remote
HDMI equipment can be connected up to 150 feet (46
meters) @ 1080p Deep Color via two (2) Cat 6 UTP
cables. The HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch works in
conjunction with MuxLab’s HDMI Receivers (500407
or 500417).
Applications include commercial and residential AV
systems, classroom projector systems, digital signage,
boardroom systems, multi-room systems, classroom
training, retail systems, collaborative PC systems, and
medical information systems.

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1.2. Features
UTP/STP modular RJ45 jacks on four (4) outputs.
HDMI input and HDMI local output.
IR support for remote control of all four (4) HDMI
sources.
Support for 1080p Deep Color up to 150 ft (46 m) via
Cat 6 UTP cables.
Seamless integration with MuxLab’s HDMI Receivers
(500407 or 500417).

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2.
Technical Specifications
Environment HDMI 1.3A
Devices LCD and Plasma TVs, DVD and Blu-Ray players, monitors, projectors, PCs, laptops,
home theatre systems, home theater PCs, game consoles, servers that support HDMI.
Transmission Transparent to the user
Bandwidth Video: 225 MHz
Signals HDMI 1.3a protocol
Connectors
HDMI Cables not included.
Source Input: Four (4) HDMI receptacles
Local Output: Four (4) HDMI receptacles
Distributed Output: Four (4) UTP/STP outputs via eight (8) RJ45S connectors for
Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP cabling
Maximum Distance
HDMI Switch to Display
Based upon a maximum
length of 6.6 ft (2 m) of HDMI
cable per end.
Cat 5e Cat 6
480i/p 300 ft (91 m) 300 ft (91 m)
720p, 1080i 300 ft (91 m) 300 ft (91 m)
1080p 150 ft (46 m) 200 ft (61 m)
1080p Deep Color 90 ft (27 m) 150 ft (46 m)
NOTE: STP cables must be used in an electrically noisy environment. Also, cross-connection
reduces the effective distance depending on the grade of twisted cable used.
RJ45 Pin Configuration
Reverse Polarity Sensitive
Use EIA/TIA 568A or 568B
straight-through wiring
RJ45 A (HDMI A) RJ45 B (HDMI B)
Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T) Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T)
Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T) Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T)
Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T) Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T)
Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T) Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T)
Cable Two (2) Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP cables (or better) required per port
Power Supply One (1) 110-240V/12VDC, 2.5A power supply with three interchangeable blades
Compatible Receivers 500407, 500417
Power Consumption 30 Watts
LED Diagnostics Power (Blue)
Interconnection Matrix (Green)
Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC
Storage: -20ºC to 85ºC
Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing
Dimensions 1U Rack Mountable: 19.00” x 7.50” x 1.75” (48.26 cm x 19.05 cm x 4.45 cm)
Weight 4.0 lb (1.8 kg)
Regulatory FCC, CE-EMC Directive 89/336/EE, RoHS, WEEE
Warranty Two (2) years
Order Information 500415: HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch (includes four [4] IR Emitters)

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3.
Installation Procedure
3.1. Parts List
The HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch (500415) comes with the
following parts:
Base Unit
Four (4) IR Emitters
One (1) 110-240V/12VDC, 2.5A Power Supply with
three interchangeable blades
One (1) USB Type A – Type B Cable
One (1) USB flash drive with Port Control Software
Four (4) rubber feet for set-top operation
One (1) infrared remote
Installation Guide
Please verify that all parts are present before proceeding.

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3.2. Product Overview
The external connections and connection indicators of
the HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch are detailed in Figure 1
and Figure 2. Please familiarize yourself with them
before installing the unit.
Figure 1: Front Panel of Matrix Switch
Detail A Detail B
Display Push Button IR Matrix Control LED
& HDMI Source LEDs

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Figure 2: Back Panel of Matrix Switch
Detail A Detail B
A1= Power Supply Port B1= HDMI Input
A2= USB Port B2= HDMI Local Out
A3= Ethernet Port
A4= RS232 Port
Detail C Detail D
IR Emitter Jacks D1= RJ45 Output Jack B
D2= RJ45 Output Jack A

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3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist
The HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch provides a centralized
HDMI switching center via copper UTP/STP cables.
1. The HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch is used in conjunction
with MuxLab’s HDMI Receivers (500407 or
500417).
2. The HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switch is typically installed
in a remote telecom room and is connected to the
HDMI video source and display devices via Cat 5e/6
UTP/STP cables. A MuxLab HDMI Receiver is
installed at each HDMI display to support the
connection to the Matrix Switch via Cat 5e/6 cables.