MuxLab 500418-POE-UK User manual

P/N: 94-00757-A SE-00757-A
HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT, PoE
500418-POE-US
500418-POE-UK
500418-POE-EU
Installation Guide

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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. Manual Control......................................................................................................................15
3.7. Remote Control of Matrix Switch..........................................................................................24
3.8. Remote Control of Sources and Displays ..............................................................................25
3.9. EDID and DIP Switch Settings..............................................................................................26
3.10. Port Control Operation...........................................................................................................27
3.11. USB Driver Setup .................................................................................................................. 28
3.12. Ethernet Web Interface ..........................................................................................................31
4. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................41
5. Appendix...................................................................................................................................42
A. ASCII Command Set .............................................................................................................42
B. IP Control Commands............................................................................................................55
C. Infrared Remote Control Codes.............................................................................................60
6. Product Warranty Policy........................................................................................................61

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1.
Overview
1.1.
Description
The MuxLab HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT, PoE (500418-POE) allows 4 HDMI
sources to be switched/distributed to up to 8 remote displays via unshielded twisted
pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables for cost-efficient connectivity.
Remote displays can be connected up to 230 feet (70 meters) @ 1080p Deep Color via
Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP cables. The Matrix Switch works in conjunction with MuxLab’s
HDMI Receiver (500454-RX or 500454-POE-RX).
Figure 1: System Overview
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
Single modular RJ45 jacks
UTP/STP extension for 1080p Deep Color up to 230 feet (70 meters) via Cat 5e/6
UTP/STP cables
HDMI 3D support
Seamless integration with MuxLab’s HDMI Receiver (500454-RX or 500454-POE-
RX)
HDMI input supported with resolution up to 1080p
HDBaseT supported output
Configurable EDID settings
Web interface
RS232 and USB CDC control
Firmware is field upgradable
Touch pad on front panel for manual control
Device control over HTTP protocol
2U rackmount unit

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2.
Technical Specifications
4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT, PoE
Environment
HDMI 1.4A 3D Support
Devices
LCD and Plasma TVs, DVD and Blu-Ray players, monitors, projectors, PCs, laptops,
home theatre systems, home theater PCs, game consoles.
Transmission
Transparent to the user
Input
Four (4) HDMI and eight (8) IR Sensor (3.5 mm stereo)
Output
Eight (8) HDBaseT (RJ45) and four (4) IR Emitter (3.5 mm mono)
Connectivity
Ethernet LAN (RJ45), USB (Type B) and RS232 (DB9)
Maximum Distance
UTP/STP Cat 5e/6 output port: 230 feet (70 meters)
Cables
Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP cables (or better) required for HDBaseT port
Power
100-240 VAC 50/60Hz, 0.72 A
Matrix Switching Time
3 seconds (maximum)
LED Diagnostics
Power (Blue)
LAN (Link (Green) and Activity (Yellow))
Temperature
Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC
Storage: –20ºC to 85ºC
Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing
Dimensions
2U Rack Mountable: 19 x 13.6 x 3.5 in (483 x 345 x 88 mm)
Accessories Included
1 IR Sensor, 4 IR Emitters, Remote, USB Cable, RS232 Cable
Shipping Weight
21.6 lbs (9.8 kg)
Regulatory
FCC, CE, RoHS, WEEE
Warranty
Two (2) years
Order Information
500418-POE-US (UPC: 627699014185) HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT
500418-POE-UK (UPC: 627699914188) HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT
500418-POE-EU (UPC: 627699814181) HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT
Table 1: Technical Specifications

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3.
Installation Procedure
3.1.
Part List
The HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT, PoE (500418-POE) comes with the following
parts:
• Base unit
• Four (4) IR Emitters
• One (1) IR Sensor
• Two (2) Brackets with screws
• Power Cord (US, EU or UK)
• One (1) USB Type A - Type B Cable
• One (1) RS232 Cable
• One (1) Infrared remote
• One (1) Quick Reference Sheet
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 4x8 Matrix Switch,
HDBT, PoE are detailed in Figure 2 and Figure 3. Please familiarize yourself with
them before installing the unit.
Figure 2: Front Panel
Figure 3: Front Panel Controls
A1= Control Buttons
A2= LED Display
A3= Numeric Keypad
A4= Navigational Arrows

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Figure 4: Back Panel
Figure 5: Back Panel, Right Side Details
B1= Serial Port
B2= USB Port
B3 = LAN Port
B4 = IR Sensor Extender
B5 = EDID Settings
B6 = IR Emitters

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3.3.
Pre-Installation Checklist
The HDMI 4x8 Matrix Switch, HDBT, PoE provides a centralized HDMI switching
center via UTP/STP cables.
1. The Matrix Switch is used in conjunction with MuxLab’s UTP/STP HDMI
Receivers (500454-RX or 500454-POE-RX).
2. The Matrix Switch is typically installed in a remote telecom room and is connected
to multiple video sources and display devices via Cat 5e/6 UTP/STP or HDMI
cables. A MuxLab Receiver is installed at each display to support the connection
to the Matrix Switch via a Cat 5e/6 cable.