PureTools PT-MA-HD44HDBT User manual

User Manual
PT-MA-HD44HDBT
User Manual
4x4 HDBaseT and HDMI Matrix
Model PT-MA-HD44HDBT
Designed in Germany
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Preface
Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this
manual are for reference only. Different model layouts and specifications are subject
to the physical product.
This manual is for operation instructions only, not for any maintenance usage.
In the constant effort to improve our product, we reserve the right to make changes in
functions or parameters without prior notice or obligation.
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FCC Statement
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a commercial installation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in
which case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures
may be necessary to correct the interference.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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REACH | 1907/2006/EU
ROHS | 2011/65/EU
PureLink hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-MA-HD44HDBT complies with
Directives 1907/2006/EU und 2011/65/EU.
EMC / LVD (Electro Magnetic Compatibility / Low Voltage Directive)
PureLink GmbH hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-MA-HD44HDBT
complies with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU. The full text of the EU
Declaration of Conformity is available at the following Internet address:
http://www.purelink.de/ce/4251364735008_CE.pdf

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To ensure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before
using the device. Save this manual for further reference.
⚫Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material
for possible future shipment
⚫Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and
injury to persons.
⚫Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical
shock or burn.
⚫Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause
damage, deterioration or malfunction.
⚫Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
⚫To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install
this product near water.
⚫Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of protrusion.
⚫Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing the housing may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
⚫Install the device in a place with sufficient ventilation to avoid damage caused by
overheat.
⚫Keep the module away from liquids.
⚫Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage.
If an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module
immediately.
⚫Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
⚫Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power
to the device before cleaning.
⚫Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
⚫Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general
household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.

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Table of Contents
1. Product Introduction....................................................................................................................1
1.1 Features..............................................................................................................................1
1.2 Package List.......................................................................................................................2
2. Specification..................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Matrix Specification..........................................................................................................3
2.2 Receivers compatibility chart .........................................................................................5
3. Panel Description.........................................................................................................................6
3.1 Front Panel.........................................................................................................................6
3.2 Rear Panel..........................................................................................................................7
4. System Connection.....................................................................................................................9
4.1 Usage Precaution.............................................................................................................9
4.2 System Diagram................................................................................................................9
5. Button Control............................................................................................................................ 10
5.1 Signal Switching............................................................................................................. 10
5.2 Panel Button Locking/Unlocking................................................................................. 11
5.3 Status Information Inquiry............................................................................................ 11
5.4 EDID Management........................................................................................................ 12
5.5 Audio Setting................................................................................................................... 15
5.6 Preset Setting ................................................................................................................. 16
5.7 IPAddress Inquiry.......................................................................................................... 17
6. GUI Control................................................................................................................................ 18
6.1 Signal Switching............................................................................................................. 19
6.2 Audio Setting................................................................................................................... 20
6.3 Configuration Tab........................................................................................................... 22
6.3.1 Auto-downscaling............................................................................................... 22
6.3.2 EDID Copy........................................................................................................... 23

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6.3.3 EDID Setting........................................................................................................ 24
6.4 CEC Tab........................................................................................................................... 25
6.4.1 Input Source Device Control............................................................................ 25
6.4.2 HDBT Output Device Control .......................................................................... 26
6.4.3 HDMI Output Device Control........................................................................... 27
6.5 RS232 Tab....................................................................................................................... 28
6.6 Access Tab....................................................................................................................... 29
6.7 Interface Setting............................................................................................................. 30
6.8 Network Setting.............................................................................................................. 31
6.9 GUI Upgrade................................................................................................................... 32
7. IR Control................................................................................................................................... 33
7.1 IR Remote Control......................................................................................................... 33
7.2 IR Pass-through Control............................................................................................... 34
7.2.1 Control Local Input Device from Remote...................................................... 34
7.2.2 Control Remote Output Device from Local .................................................. 36
8. RS232 Control........................................................................................................................... 39
8.1 RS232 Control Connection.......................................................................................... 39
8.1.1 Control the Matrix Switcher from Local......................................................... 39
8.1.2 Control the Matrix Switcher from Remote .................................................... 40
8.1.3 Control the Remote Third-party Device from Local.................................... 41
8.1.4 Control the Local Third-party Device from Remote.................................... 42
8.2 RS232 Control Software............................................................................................... 43
8.3 RS232 Communication Commands.......................................................................... 48
8.3.1 System Setting.................................................................................................... 48
8.3.2 Signal Switching................................................................................................. 53
8.3.3 Audio Setting....................................................................................................... 56
8.3.4 EDID Setting........................................................................................................ 60
8.3.5 Third-party Device Control............................................................................... 62
8.3.6 CEC Control........................................................................................................ 64

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9. Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................... 66
10. Troubleshooting and Maintenance..................................................................................... 67
11. After-Sales Service................................................................................................................ 69

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1. Product Introduction
Thank you for choosing the PT-MA-HD44HDBT matrix. It is an 18G 4x4 HDBaseT
matrix with HDMI loopout , audio matrix and ARC. It supports HDCP 2.2 and up to
4K/UHD@60Hz. It can transmit 4K video up to 70 meters and 1080p video up to
100 meters over a single CATx Ethernet cable.
The product provides performance in control and transmission, which could be used
in a number of different installation scenarios, such as monitoring purposes, Home
Cinema, conference systems, television education, bank security etc.
1.1 Features
⚫4x4 HDBaseT matrix switcher with audio matrix.
⚫Fully compliant with the HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2.
⚫Supports HDMI resolution up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10.
⚫Features four mirrored HDMI outputs for four HDBaseT outputs, and the four
HDMI outputs support 4K to 1080p auto-downscaling.
⚫The four HDBaseT outputs support 24V PoC, allowing the receivers to draw their
power from the matrix switcher over the Catx cable.
⚫Transmits 4K signal up to 70 meters and 1080p signal up to 100 meters over a
single CATx cable.
⚫Supports audio matrix. Provides four digital SPDIF audio outputs and four analog
L+R audio outputs for HDMI input audio de-embedding and HDBaseT output
audio de-embedding. Moreover, the four digital SPDIF audio outputs supports
ARC audio output from the receivers.
⚫Volume adjustment for analog L+R audio outputs.
⚫Supports comprehensive EDID management.
⚫Controllable via front panel buttons, RS232 local and pass-through, IR local and
pass-through, CEC, and TCP/IP (built-in GUI)..

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1.2 Package List
⚫1x PT-MA-HD44HDBT 4x4 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT matrix switcher
⚫2x Mounting Ears with 6 Screws
⚫4x Plastic Cushions with 4 Screws
⚫1x IR Receiver
⚫1x IR Remote
⚫8x 3-pin Terminal Blocks
⚫1x Power Cord
⚫1x User Manual
Note: Please contact your distributor immediately if any damage or defect in the
components is found.

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2. Specification
2.1 Matrix Specification
Video Input
Input
(4) HDMI
Input Connector
(4) Type-A female HDMI
HDMI Input Resolution
Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10,1080p 3D
Video Output
Output
(4) HDBaseT, (4) HDMI
Output Connector
(4) RJ45, (1) Type-A female HDMI
HDMI Output Resolution
Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10, 1080p 3D.
Supports 4K to 1080p auto-downscaling.
HDBaseT Output Resolution
Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:2:0
HDMI Audio Signal
LPCM 7.1 audio, Dolby Atmos® , Dolby® TrueHD,
Dolby Digital® Plus, DTS:X™, and DTS-HD® Master
Audio™ pass-through.
Audio Output
Output
(4) Stereo analog L+R audio, (4) Digital SPDIF audio
Output Connector
(4) 3-pin terminal blocks, (4) Toslink connectors
Analog L+R Audio Format
Supports PCM
Digital SPDIF Audio Format
Supports PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-HD
Local Audio Sampling Rate
Supports 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 96KHz
ARC Audio Sampling Rate
Supports 48KHz, 96KHz
Frequency Response
20Hz –20KHz, ±3dB
Audio Output Impedance
70Ohms
Max Input Level
L+R: 2.0Vrms ± 0.5dB. 2V = 16dB headroom above
-10dBV (316mV) nominal consumer line level
signal.
SPDIF:±0.05dBFS.
THD+N
< 0.05% (-80dB), 20Hz –20KHz bandwidth, 1KHz
sine at 0dBFS level (or max level).

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SNR
L+R: > 80dB, 20Hz - 20KHz bandwidth.
SPDIF: > 90dB, 20Hz-20 kHz bandwidth.
Crosstalk Isolation
SPDIF: < -70 dB, 10KHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max
level before clipping).
L+R: < -80 dB, 10KHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max
level before clipping).
L-R Level Deviation
L+R: < 0.3dB, 1KHz sine at 0dBFS level (or max
level before clipping).
Frequency Response
Deviation
< ± 0.5dB 20Hz - 20KHz.
Output Load Capability
L+R: 1KΩ and higher (Supports 10x paralleled
10KΩ loads).
Stereo Channel Separation
>70dB@1KHz.
Noise Level
L+R: -80dB; SPDIF: -90dB
Control Part
Control port
(4) IR IN, (1) IR ALL IN, (4) IR OUT, (1) IR ALL OUT, (1)
IR EYE, (5) RS232, (1) FIRWARE, (1) TCP/IP
Control Connector
(11) 3.5mm jacks, (5) 3-pin terminal blocks, (1)
Type-A USB, (1) RJ45
General
Transmission Mode
HDBaseT
Transmission Distance
1080p ≤ 100 meters, 4K@60Hz ≤70 meters
Bandwidth
18Gbps
Operation Temperature
-5℃~ +55℃
Storage Temperature
-25℃~ +70℃
Relative Humidity
10% ~ 90%
External Power Supply
100V~240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption
65W (Max)
Dimension (W*H*D)
436.4mm x 44mm x 356.6mm
Net Weight
3.3kg

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2.2 Receivers compatibility chart
The recommended matchable receiver for this matrix is PT-HDBT-230-RX, and here
below is the compatibility chart of the other HDBaseT receivers from our product
line.
Receiver Compatibility Chart
NO.
Part#
Signal(video,
audio,
control)
Power
Distance
Maximum
Resolution
1
PT-HDBT-230-RX
Yes
Yes
4K at 70m,
1080p at 100m
4K60Hz 4:4:4
2
PT-HDBT-210-RX
Yes
Yes
4K at 40m,
1080p at 70m
4K60Hz 4:2:0
3
PT-HDBT-702-RX
Yes
Yes
4K at 40m,
1080p at 70m
4K60Hz 4:2:0
4
PT-HDBT-100-RX
Yes
Yes
4K at 40m,
1080p at 70m
4K60Hz 4:2:0
5
PT-HDBT-200-RX
No
No
N/A
N/A

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3. Panel Description
3.1 Front Panel
No.
Name
Description
①
LCD Screen:
Presents real-time operation status.
②
Power LED:
Illuminates RED when the device is in standby mode,
illuminates GREEN when device is powered on.
③
IR Sensor and its LED
Illuminates RED when the IR sensor receives an IR
signal from the IR remote to control the matrix
switcher. The IR sensor is on the right side of the LED.
④
INPUT:
Four buttons for input source selection.
⑤
OUTPUT:
Four buttons for output channel selection.
⑥
Menu Buttons:
•LOCK: Lock or unlock the front panel buttons.
•PRESET: Preset setting.
•MENU/↲: Menu or confirm button.
•BACK: Go back to the previous operation.
•UP: Page up.
•DOWN: Page down.

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3.2 Rear Panel
No.
Name
Description
①
INPUT:
Four type-A female HDMI input ports to connect
HDMI sources.
②
•IR IN
•1~4: Four 3.5mm jacks to connect four IR
receivers. Each IR input is associated with the
respective HDBaseT output and cannot be
switched separately. It makes up a
bi-directional IR transmission with the IR OUT
on the corresponding HDBaseT receiver.
•ALL IN: 3.5mm jack to connect the IR receiver
to transmit the IR signal from the ALL IN port
to all HDBaseT receivers.
③
IR OUT
•1~4: Four 3.5mm jacks to connect four IR
emitters to send the IR signal received from
the corresponding HDBaseT receivers.
•ALL OUT: 3.5mm jack to connect the IR emitter
to send the IR signal received from all
HDBaseT receivers.
④
OUTPUT
Four HDBaseT RJ45 outputs to connect the four
HDBaseT receivers, and four local HDMI ports to
connect local displays.

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⑤
AUDIO MATRIX OUT/ARC
Four 3-pin terminal blocks and four Toslink
connectors to connect speakers or amplifiers for
HDMI input audio de-embedding or HDBaseT
output audio de-embedding, and the four Toslink
connectors can also be used for ARC audio output
from HDBaseT receivers. They can make up an
audio matrix to be set by front panel buttons, GUI
or RS232 commands.
⑥
RS232
Four 3-pin terminal blocks to control the
third-party devices base on RS232 pass-through
feature. There is a one-to-one correspondence
between the four RS232 ports and the four RS232
ports of four HDBaseT receivers.
⑦
CONTROL
•RS232: 3-pin terminal block to connect the
control device (e.g. PC) to control the matrix
switcher by RS232 commands.
•IR EYE: 3.5mm jack to connect IR receiver to
control the matrix switcher by the IR remote.
•FW: Type-A USB port for firmware upgrade.
•TCP/IP: RJ45 port to connect the control
device (e.g. PC) to control the matrix switcher
by GUI.
⑧
AC100V-240V
Power port to connect an AC 100V~240V power by
the power cord.
⑨
GROUND
Power port to connect an AC 100V~240V power by
the power cord.

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4. System Connection
4.1 Usage Precaution
•Make sure all components and accessories are included before installation.
•The system should be installed in a clean environment with appropriate
temperature and humidity.
•All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated
and safe.
•All devices should be connected before power on.
4.2 System Diagram
The following diagram illustrates typical input and output connections that can be
utilized with this matrix switcher:

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5. Button Control
The matrix switcher can be controlled by using the buttons on the front panel.
Whenever a command is accepted, the indicators of all the buttons pressed will
blink three times then they will go off. If the command fails, the indicators will go
off immediately without blinking.
5.1 Signal Switching
⚫Switch an input to an output
Operation: INPUT# + OUTPUT# + MENU/↲
Example: Switch Input 1 to Output 2:
Press INPUT 1 Press OUTPUT 2
Press to confirm.
Note: In default status, 4 IR OUT ports correspond with 4 HDMI INPUTS. When you
switch an HDMI input, the corresponding IR OUT will be switched synchronously.
⚫Switch an input to several outputs
Operation: INPUT# + OUTPUT# + OUTPUT# +… + MENU/↲
Example: Switch Input 1 to Output 2, 3, and 4.
Press INPUT 1 Press OUTPUT 2, 3,4
Press to confirm.
SWITCH:1 ->
SWITCH:1 ->
2
SWITCH:1 ->
SWITCH:1 ->
2 3 4

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5.2 Panel Button Locking/Unlocking
Press and hold at least three seconds.
Press and hold to unlock.
5.3 Status Information Inquiry
Press Press enter status
information tab. Press or navigation buttons to check the
previous or next item respectively.
LCD Screen
Description
Report the signal switching status.
Report the connection status of all HDMI input ports.
Y means the corresponding input port is connected to
a source device, N means there is no connection
between the input port and source device.
1~4=HDBaseT output 1~4.
Report the connection status of all HDBT output ports.
Y means the corresponding output port is connected
to an HDBaseT receiver, N means there is no
connection between the output port and HDBaseT
receiver.
HDBT Matrix
System Locked
HDBT Matrix
System Unlocked
Status Info <
EDID Management
IN 1111
1234
OUT
IN 1234
YYYY
LINK
OUT 1234
YYYY
LINK

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5~8=HDMI loop output 1~4.
Report the connection status of all HDMI loop output
ports.
Y means the corresponding output port is connected
to a display device, N means there is no connection
between the output port and display device.
5.4 EDID Management
The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is used by the source device to
match its video resolution with the connected display. By default, the four source
devices use the fifth built-in EDID: 4K@60Hz HDR 2CH.
⚫Enter EDID management tab:
Press Press to select EDID Management.
Press enter EDID management tab.
Press or navigation buttons to select the below items:
✓Learn HDBT OUT
✓Learn HDMI OUT
✓Built-in EDID
⚫To copy the EDID data from one HDBT output to one or several inputs:
Example: Input 1, 2, 3 and 4 learn the EDID data of HDBT output 2.
OUT 5678
YYYY
LINK
Status Info
EDID Management <

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Select Learn HDBT OUT Press to confirm.
Press OUTPUT 2
Press INPUT 1,2, 3,4.
Press to confirm.
⚫To copy the EDID data from one HDMI output to one or several inputs:
Example: Input 1 and 2 learn the EDID data of HDMI output 4.
Select Learn HDMI OUT Press to confirm.
Press OUTPUT 4
Press INPUT 1 and 2.
Press to confirm.
Learn HDBT OUT <
Learn HDMI OUT
PRESS INPUT KEY
Learn HDBT OUT 1
PRESS INPUT KEY
Learn HDBT OUT 2
1 2 3 4
Learn HDBT OUT 2
Learn HDBT OUT
Learn HDMI OUT <
PRESS INPUT KEY
Learn HDMI OUT 1
PRESS INPUT KEY
Learn HDMI OUT 4
1 2
Learn HDMI OUT 4