SY Electronics MFT62 User manual

MFT62
SY Electronics Ltd., 7 Worrall Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4TH
Tel: [phone] – Web: www.sy.uk
User Manual
MFT62
6 Input / 2 Output Multi-Format Switcher
4 HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA inputs with independent
HDMI and HDBaseT outputs
4K UHD

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FRONT PANEL 4
REAR PANEL 5
USING THE MFT62 5
Front Panel Controls 6
Local Button 6
Remote Button 6
AUTO Detection Mode 6
Input LED Modes 6
De-embedded Audio output 6
Using an External Switches 7
CASCADE MODE 7
EDID SETTING 7
CONNECTING THE MFT62 9
RS232-CTL COMMANDS 10
System Commands 10
Output Setup Commands 10
RS232-CTL to Remote HDBT Commands 11
HDBaseT Auto Display ON/OFF Commands 11
Input EDID Setup Commands 12
IR Code Setup 13
Back Panel PB Input Selection 13
Auto Mode Commands 13
Other Response Messages 14
De-embedded Audio output 14
SPECIFICATION 14
RJ45 Cabling Details 15
Safety Instructions 16
After Sales Service 16

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Thank you for purchasing the MFT62 Multi-format Transmitter.
This product is designed with professional AV installers in mind. The many extensive features
assist with system integration, validation and maintenance. Please carefully read this manual
prior to installation and keep for future reference. You can download further supporting
documentations from our web site (sy.co.uk)
Installation precautions
This product has special circuitry to protect it against moderate surges and static discharges.
However, to ensure reliable operation and long service life, it is important to take the necessary
precautions against any spikes, surges, lightening and static discharges.
Place the unit away from heat sources and allow adequate ventilation.
Shielded cables and in particular cat6, cat6a or cat7 are highly recommended. As much as
possible cables should be routed away from any noisy sources and avoiding long runs in close
proximity to mains cables.

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The MTF62 is a 4K 6-input Multi-Format Switcher with 2 independent outputs, Local HDMI and
HDBaseT Transmitter. The HDBaseT output can broadcast up to 70m @ 1080p or 40m @ 4K 30Hz
using cat6a cable.
It provides the following features:
4x HDMI inputs (4K UHD)
1x DisplayPort input
1x VGA input
Local HDMI output
Remote HDBaseT output with iPoC control
2x RS232 ports – For control and data pass through
Bi-directional IR input /output
External pushbutton interface
EDID Management
Auto display on/off control option on HDBaseT port
The inputs can be independently selected for either of the outputs using the front panel buttons,
RS232 commands, IR commands or external contact closures.
Front Panel
Name
Description
Service
Mini USB for firmware upgrades only
Remote Link
Solid – Transmitter Receiver pair are linked
Remote HDCP
Solid – HDCP ON Flashing – HDCP OFF
HD1, HD2, HD3, HD4,
DP, VGA
Solid – Currently selected input is active
Flashing – No video on currently selected input
Auto
Solid – Auto mode
OFF – Manual mode
Local button
Input select for the Local HDMI output. > 3S for Auto mode
Remote button
Input select for the Remote HDBaseT output. > 3S for Auto mode

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Rear Panel
Name
Description
VGA IN
VGA input connector
Audio In
Analogue audio input for VGA IN
DP In
DisplayPort input connector
HDMI1 to HDMI4
HDMI Input connectors
HDMI Out
Local HDMI Output connector
HDBT Out
HDBaseT Output connector (iPoC)
Audio Out
De-embedded analogue stereo audio output from HDBT OUT
Input Select
External pushbutton (push-to-make) interface for input selection
IR In
IR input from IR eye to control devices at the remote location
IR Out
IR output to control local devices from the remote location
RS232
Pass-through RS232 between HDBaseT output and the receiver
RS232-CTL
RS232 for controlling the MFT62
48V
48V DC power input
Using the MFT62
1. Connect the video inputs as required.
2. Connect the video outputs as required.
3. Power up the MFT62.
4. Press the LOCAL button to select an input to the local display.
5. Press the REMOTE button to select an input to the remote display.
6. To use Auto input detection, press and hold either the LOCAL or the REMOTE buttons
until its respective AUTO LED is lit. Auto Input detection is cancelled when the
respective LOCAL or the REMOTE button is pressed and held until its AUTO LED has
gone out.
7. An external pushbutton interface to the INPUT SELECT connector may also be used to
select any input to the outputs either separately or simultaneously.

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Front Panel Controls
The two front panel buttons allow for video input selection to the two outputs, enabling or
disabling the auto input detection mode as well as changing the EDID setting for each input.
Local Button
The LOCAL button selects the signal source to send to the HDMI output of the MFT62. When the
Local AUTO mode is off, repeated presses of the LOCAL button will switch sequentially through all
the inputs, even if there is no signal present. When the Local AUTO mode is ON, only inputs with
video signal present are selectable.
To enable or disable the Local AUTO mode, press and hold the LOCAL button until the LOCAL AUTO
LED changes state (~ 3s).
Remote Button
The REMOTE button selects the signal source to send to the HDBaseT output of the MFT62. When
the Remote AUTO mode is off, repeated presses of the REMOTE button will switch sequentially
through all the inputs, even if there is no signal present. When the Local AUTO mode is ON, only
inputs with video signal present are selectable.
To enable or disable the Local AUTO mode, press and hold the REMOTE button until the REMOTE
AUTO LED changes state (~ 3s).
AUTO Detection Mode
With the Auto Mode enabled for either the LOCAL or REMOTE outputs, the MFT62 will only switch
between inputs that have an active input signal. If a new input source is detected, the MFT62 will
immediately switch to that input.
Should the currently selected input signal go off or become disconnected, then the MFT62 will
automatically switch to the next available input signal. The direction in which this switching can be
set using an RS232 command.
Input LED Modes
The Input LEDs (HD1-4, DP, and VGA) provide visual feedback as to the selected input for both the
LOCAL and REMOTE outputs. An OFF LED indicates input is not selected. They also provide
information about the input signal status as detailed in the following table:
Input Selection LEDs
Input Signal State
ON
Selected - Input signal present / Active
Flashing
Selected - Input signal missing / Off
Off
Not Selected
De-embedded Audio output
Either the Local HDMI or the Remote HDBaseT output can be de-embedded and presented on the
phoenix L/R Stereo output. Only PCM stereo audio streams are extracted in this way. RS232
commands allow for selection of the video output the audio is taken from, as well as enabling or
disabling the analogue audio output.

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Using an External Switches
The MFT62 has an interface for Input selection, using simple external Push Button switches, as
shown in the following schematic:
For each connector, pin 1 is left-most when viewed from the rear of the MFT62.
An LED can be used in parallel with each switch, mirroring the input selection status as per front
panel (FP). Any input selection (from FP, external PB switches, RS232) is accordingly reflected on
all FP LEDs, External PB switches/LEDs, and the RS232.
The output that is controlled by the external switch can be set using an RS232 command. The
available settings are: Both outputs together; the Local output only or the Remote output only.
An additional feature provided by this external keypad is that an input can be selected for
preview on the Local output before setting the Remote output to that same input by pressing
both the DP and VG buttons at the same time.
Cascade Mode
Cascade mode can be enabled/disabled via RS232 commands (SET CAD EN, SET CAD DIS), using
RS232-CTL port. This may speed up the overall system switching speed when several devices are
cascaded together (such as MFT62 to MSUHD88 to Apollo 4K to…).
EDID Setting
Each of the 6 inputs can have its own comprehensive EDID management, using RS232 commands
(RS232-CTL) or manually from the front panel.
Manual EDID Setting: To access this mode, press and hold both the Local & Remote buttons
together (~3s) until the LEDs flash briefly.
Remote LEDs indicate the input being set. Use the Remote button to select the desired input.

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Local LEDs show the EDID setting for the selected input. Use the Local button to change the EDID
setting to another value.
Press and hold the Local button to accept the new setting. The MFT62 drops out of the manual
EDID setting mode when a new setting is accepted or if there is no activity for about 10 seconds,
at which time the MFT62 will revert to the previously stored settings.
The following EDID table applies only to the HD1, HD2, HD3, HD4 and DP inputs:
HD1
HD2
HD3
HD4
DP
VG
EDID Setting
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○
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1080P 2CH (PCM)
●
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1080P 6CH
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●
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1080P 8CH
●
●
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1080P 3D 2CH (PCM)
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●
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1080P 3D 6CH
●
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●
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1080P 3D 8CH
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●
●
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4K30Hz 3D 2CH (PCM)
●
●
●
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4K30HZ 3D 6CH
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●
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4K30HZ 3D 8CH
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●
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4K60Hz (Y420) 3D 2CH (PCM)
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4K60Hz (Y420) 3D 6CH
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4K60Hz (Y420) 3D 8CH
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●
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1080P 2CH (PCM) HDR
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1080P 6CH HDR
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1080P 8CH HDR
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●
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1080P 3D 2CH (PCM) HDR
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1080P 3D 6CH HDR
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1080P 3D 8CH HDR
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4K30Hz 3D 2CH (PCM) HDR
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4K30Hz 3D 6CH HDR
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4K30Hz 3D 8CH HDR
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4K60Hz (Y420) 3D 2CH (PCM) HDR
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4K60Hz (Y420) 3D 6CH HDR
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4K60Hz (Y420) 3D 8CH HDR
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USER1 EDID
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USER2 EDID
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USER3 EDID

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The following EDID table applies only to the VGA input:
HD1
HD2
HD3
HD4
DP
VG
EDID Setting
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○
○
○
○
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VGA 1080P
●
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USER1 EDID
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USER2 EDID
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●
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USER3 EDID
The USER1 EDID, USER2 EDID and USER3 EDID memory locations on each input can only be
programmed by using RS232 commands, and must contain valid EDID data before being used.
Connecting the MFT62

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RS232-CTL Commands
All commands are sent at 57600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity and one stop bit.
Commands are not case sensitive, but must always be followed by a carriage-return (0x0d).
All responses are in uppercase and provide an acknowledgement of the command or reply with
the requested data, and are terminated with a carriage-return & line-feed (0x0d 0x0a).
System Commands
RS232 Command
Command Details
H
Help – list all available commands
STA
Show Global System Status
SET RST
Reset to Factory Defaults
SET ADDR xx
Set System Address to xx, where xx is in the range [00~99]. The factory
default is 00
GET ADDR
Get System Address
SET CAS DIS
Turn Cascade mode OFF for both outputs
SET CAS EN
Turn Cascade mode ON for both outputs
GET CAS
Get Cascade Mode Status
GET STA
Get System Status
GET INx SIG STA
Get the signal status for input x
Signal present returns INx SIG STA 1
No signal present returns INx SIG STA 0
Output Setup Commands
RS232 Command
Command Details
SET OUTx VS INy
Set Output x To Input y
Output x is:
0 = Both outputs (HDMI & HDBaseT)
1 = Local HDMI output
2 = Remote HDBaseT output
Input y is:
1-4 = HDMI inputs 1 to 4
5 = DisplayPort input
6 = VGA input
SET OUT EXA DIS
Disable Extracted Audio Output
SET OUT EXA EN
Enable Extracted Audio Output
SET EXA BTV OUTx
Set Video Output to Select for Audio De-embedding:
Output x is:
1 = Local HDMI output
2 = Remote HDBaseT output
GET OUTx VS
Get Output x Video Routing
Output x is:
0 = Both outputs (HDMI & HDBaseT)
1 = Local HDMI output
2 = Remote HDBaseT output
GET OUT EXA
Get Ex-Audio (de-embedded) Output Enable/Disable Status
GET EXA BTV OUT
Get the video output number being used for audio de-embedding

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RS232-CTL to Remote HDBT Commands
RS232 Command
Command Details
SET SEPM x EN/DIS
Set data (8bit, no parity, 1 stop) Baud rate, and Enable or Disable
x is: 0 = 57600 1 = 1200 2 = 2400 3 = 4800 4 = 9600
5 = 14400 6 = 19200 7 = 38400 8 = 56000 9 = 115200
GET SEPM
Get RS232 Enable/Disable state
SET HDBT OUT1 POEy
Set the PoE mode of the HDBaseT output:
Where y is:
0 = Auto – The output power is only ON when a valid Slim 70
recevier is connected.
1 = Enable – Force the HDBT output power to be always on
GET HDBT OUT1 POE
Get the status of the HDBaseT output PoE mode.
HDBaseT Auto Display ON/OFF Commands
The following commands allow the programming of specific RS232 commands to be sent to the
HDBaseT Receiver RS232 output port, so as to control the power state of the remote display device.
An ON command is automatically sent when the first video input is detected and the OFF command
is sent when the last video input is lost. The OFF command can also be sent more than once. Use
the SET SEPM x EN command given above to set the baud rate at which the ON and OFF commands
will be transmitted.
Where given, the  character represents the carriage-return character (0x0d) that must be
included in the command string. This is in addition to the carriage-return that must appear at the
end of every command. For those commands, it would be easier to use a file containing the relevant
MFT62 command and the display device power command and send that file to the MFT62 from a
terminal emulation program. This method would be the best way to send binary power command
data that cannot be represented purely by ASCII characters.
RS232 Command
Command Details
SET USER CMD SW ON/OFF
Enable or disable transmission of the User Commands
On = Enable transmission of the User Commands
Off = Disable transmission of the User Commands
SET USER CMD RP x
Set the number of time to send the commands, where x is from 1~9
SET USER OFF CMD DT x
Set the x delay in minutes before the OFF command is sent.
x is 0 to 255
SET USER ON CMD LEN x
z
Set the Power On command for the display device.
x is the number of bytes or characters (max. 30)
z is the command values in binary or ASCII
SET USER OFF CMD LEN
x
z
Set the Power Off command for the display device.
x is the number of bytes or characters (max. 30)
z is the command values in binary or ASCII
GET USER CMD SW
Return the On/Off status of the User Command
GET USER CMD RP
Return the repetition number for the User commands
GET USER OFF CMD DT
Return the delay time for the User Off command
GET USER ON CMD
Return the current User On command values
GET USER OFF CMD
Return the current User Off command values

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Input EDID Setup Commands
RS232 Command
Command Details
SET INx EDID y
Set Input x EDID to the built-in EDID y
Input x is: 1-4 = HDMI inputs 1 to 4
5 = DisplayPort input
EDID y is one of the following (0-26):
0: 1080P_2CH(PCM)
1: 1080P_6CH
2: 1080P_8CH
3: 1080P_3D_2CH(PCM)
4: 1080P_3D_6CH
5: 1080P_3D_8CH
6: 4K30Hz_3D_2CH(PCM)
7: 4K30HZ_3D_6CH
8: 4K30HZ_3D_8CH
9: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_2CH(PCM)
10: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_6CH
11: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_8CH
12: 1080P_2CH(PCM)_HDR
13: 1080P_6CH_HDR
14: 1080P_8CH_HDR
15: 1080P_3D_2CH(PCM)_HDR
16: 1080P_3D_6CH_HDR
17: 1080P_3D_8CH_HDR
18: 4K30Hz_3D_2CH(PCM)_HDR
19: 4K30Hz_3D_6CH_HDR
20: 4K30Hz_3D_8CH_HDR
21: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_2CH(PCM)_HDR
22: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_6CH_HDR
23: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_8CH_HDR
24: USER1_EDID
25: USER2_EDID
26: USER3_EDID
SET IN6 EDID y
Set Input 6 (VGA) EDID where y is in the range 0~3.
Where y is: 0 = VGA1080P
1 = USER1_EDID
2 = USER2_EDID
3 = USER3_EDID
SET INx EDID CY OUTy
Copy Output y EDID To Input x(USER1 BUF) {x[1~6], y[1~2]} (Note 1)
Input x is: 1-4 = HDMI inputs 1 to 4
5 = DisplayPort input
6 = VGA input
Output y is: 1 = Local HDMI output
2 = Remote HDBaseT output
SET INx EDID Uy DATAz
Write EDID To User y Buffer of Input x {x[1~6], y[1~3], z[EDID Data]
GET INx EDID
Get Input x EDID Index {x[0~6](0 All)}
GET INx EDID y DATA
Get Input x EDID y Data {x[1~5],y[0~26]}
GET IN6 EDID y DATA
Get VGA input EDID y Data {y[0~3]}
GET OUTx EDID DATA
Get Output x EDID Data
x is: 1 = Local HDMI output, 2 = Remote HDBaseT output

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Note 1: This command must be followed by either the SET INx EDID y or the SET IN6 EDID y
command, as appropriate for the respective input and the programmed User EDID memory.
IR Code Setup
RS232 Command
Command Details
SET IR SYS xx yy
Set IR System Code
Where xx and yy define a 16-bit address, each in the range [00-FF]
(Factory default is 00 FF)
SET IR OUTx INy CODE
zz
Set IR Data Code {x[1~2], y[1~6], zz[00~FF]}
Define the IR data code to select the inputs and outputs:
Output x is: 1 = Local HDMI output
2 = Remote HDBaseT output
Input y is: 1 - 4 = HDMI inputs 1 to 4
5 = DisplayPort input
6 = VGA input
Data value zz is for the given input and output combination.
Each value must be unique.
Default IR values are: Local Remote
HDMI 1 to Output 0x80 0x90
HDMI 2 to Output 0x82 0x92
HDMI 3 to Output 0x84 0x94
HDMI 4 to Output 0x86 0x96
DisplayPort to Output 0x88 0x98
VGA to Output 0x8a 0x9a
GET IR SYS
Get IR System Code
GET IR OUTx INy CODE
Get IR Data Code for {x[0~2], y[1~6]}
x[0~2] 0 = Both outputs, 1 = Local HDMI, 2 = Remote HDBaseT
y[1~6] 1 - 4 = inputs HDMI 1 to 4, 5 = DP, 6 = VGA
Back Panel PB Input Selection
RS232 Command
Command Details
SET BP SEL BUTx
Set “INPUT SELECT” Push buttons to operate output
x is: 0 = Both outputs, 1 = Local HDMI, 2 = Remote HDBT
GET BP SEL BUT
Get “INPUT SELECT” push buttons function setting
Auto Mode Commands
RS232 Command
Command Details
SET HDx AUTO EN
Enable Auto Mode. x is: 0=Both, 1= Local HDMI, 2= Remote HDBT
SET HDx AUTO DIS
Disable Auto Mode. x is: 0=Both, 1= Local HDMI, 2= Remote HDBT
SET HDx ACRCN
Switch to the next available input port, for output x
Output x is: 0 = Both outputs, 1 = Local HDMI, 2 = Remote HDBT
SET AUTO DETECT L
Auto mode fall back to the LEFT (6, 5, 4, …)
SET AUTO DETECT R
Auto mode fall back to the RIGHT (1, 2, 3, …)
GET HDx AUTO
Get output Auto mode status. x is: 1 = Local HDMI, 2= Remote HDBT
GET AUTO DETECT
Get Auto Mode direction status

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Other Response Messages
There are two additional response messages that indicate the input video signal status:
RS232 Command
Command Details
INx SIG STA 1
A valid video signal is detected at input x. x = 0 - 6
INx SIG STA 0
The video signal for input x is turned off or disconnected. x = 0 - 6
The above messages are sent either when the MFT62 is powered up or whenever the status of
the input video signal changes. They are not included as part of the GET STA command.
The input video signal status can be obtained using the STA command, which provides a detailed
report of the status and settings of the MFT62. The Input Setup Status section shows Link = ON
for any input where there is a valid input signal or Link = OFF for any input where there is no
signal.
De-embedded Audio output
The Local or Remote HDBaseT outputs are de-embedded and presented on the phoenix L/R
Stereo output. Only PCM stereo audio streams are extracted in this way. The factory default is set
to the Remote HDBaseT output, this can be changed using RS232 commands, see System
Commands on page 10.
Specification
Items
Description
HDMI Video
Input/output
VESA and SMPTE 480p to 2160p (4K UHD) with 3D. (All resolutions to: 4096x2160p
@60Hz 4:2:0 8bit, 3840x2160p @30Hz 4:4:4 8bit)
All PC resolutions to 1920x1200
VGA Video Input
The following VGA resolutions are supported:
800x600, 1024x768, 1280x768, 1280x800, 1280x1024, 1400x1050, 1600x1200,
1920x1080 and 1920x1200.
HDMI Audio
Input/output
Pass through: All HDMI audio formats including Dolby D (TrueHD) / DTS (HD-Master
Audio) / PCM.
Channel count: from 2-8 (2.0 to 7.1)
Sample rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz
De-embedded
Audio out
PCM 2.0 channel from the LOCAL or HDBT output, onto 3 pin Phoenix connector.
Stereo L/R, 0.7V Rms –20Hz-20KHz
HDBaseT Output
Max 70m (230 feet) of cat6a @ 1080p. Max of 40m (130 feet) of cat6a @ 4K30
HDMI video, RS232, IR control & iPoC (when SY-HDBT-SLIM-70SR is detected).
Power Supply
48V DC @ 0.5A max.
Control
RS232 & IR Full function bi-directional pass-though
RS232-CTL port –57,600 Baud, no Parity, 1 Stop bit
Power
Consumption
14.4W including the receiver
Dimensions
164 x 145 x 40mm
Case Material
Metal chassis
Weight
860g

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RJ45 Cabling Details
The RJ45 connectors should both be wired to the T568B standard as follows:
Ensure that the cable terminations are correctly wired and properly crimped before inserting the
cable connector into the HDBT output port of the MFT-62.
Note: You may use cat5e, cat6 UTP in conjunction with the HDBaseT output. However, for best
performance use cat6a or cat7 (particularly in electrically noisy environments). The maximum
distances & transmission performance for HDMI and HDBT may be compromised by cable quality,
patch panels, poor termination, wall plates, cable kinks and electrical interferences. Generally,
ensure that the cat cable is solid copper core (avoid CCA type), in one straight run (avoid/minimise
patches) and avoid close proximity to any noisy electrical sources.

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Safety Instructions
To ensure reliable operation of this product as well as protecting the safety of any person using or
handling these devices while powered, please observe the following instructions.
1. Use the power supplies provided. If an alternate supply is required, check voltage,
polarity and that it has sufficient power to supply the device it is connected to.
2. Do not operate either of these products outside the specified temperature and
humidity range given in the above specifications.
3. Ensure there is adequate ventilation to allow this product to operate efficiently.
4. Repair of this equipment should only be carried out by qualified professionals as this
product contains sensitive devices that may be damaged by any mistreatment.
5. Only use this product in a dry environment. Do not allow any liquids or harmful
chemicals to come into contact with this product.
After Sales Service
1. Should you experience any problems while using this product, firstly refer to the
Troubleshooting section in this manual before contacting SY Technical Support.
2. When calling SY Technical Support, the following information should be provided:
Product name and model number
Product serial number
Details of the fault and any conditions under which the fault occurs.
3. This product has a two year standard warranty, beginning from the date of purchase as
stated on the sales invoice. For full details please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
4. SY Product warranty is automatically void under any of the following conditions:
The product is already outside of its warranty period
Damage to the product due to incorrect usage or storage
Damage caused by unauthorised repairs
Damage caused by mistreatment of the product
5. Please direct any questions or problems you may have to your local dealer before
contacting SY Electronics.