ZUUM Media MAHCL4X4 User manual

HDBaseT HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switcher with
Full 3D Support
User Manual
MAHCL4X4
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Our MAHCL4X4 has been tested for conformance to today’s safety regulations and requirements and
has been certified for international use. Please be careful though because just like any other electronic
device;the MAHCL4X4 should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to
protect yourself from possible injury and to reduce 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 at a safe distance away from your device and make sure the placement of this unit is on
a stable surface
●Use only the power adapter,power cords and connection cables designed for this unit
●Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug power from the device before
cleaning
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................. 1
FEATURES.......................................................................................................... 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................ 1
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................... 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.............................................................................. 3
CONNECTION DIAGRAM.................................................................................... 4
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS...................................................................................... 5
CONTROL & OPERATION................................................................................... 6
HDBASET RECEIVERS...................................................................................... 16
FAQ.................................................................................................................... 17
WARRANTY....................................................................................................... 18
SAFETY'AND'NOTICE'

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The ZuumMedia MAHCL4X4 provides the most reliable and cost effective solution in the market to
switch high definition video plus multi-channel (up to 7.1-channel) digital audio from any of the four HDMI
sources to the remote displays at the same time. Simple and easy setup with auto signal equalization and
amplification (no dipswitches or dials to adjust) ensuresthe best possible picture quality and sound
transmission. This is a perfect solution to use in home theaters, conference or presentation rooms, schools,
commercial and retail environments or wherever you need HDTV distribution.
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•HDBaseT HDMI 4 by 4 matrix switcher
•Dual output: local HDMI or RJ45/HDBaseT
•Optional HDBaseT receivers extend HDMI, IR, RS-232 over CAT5/6 cable up to 328ft (100m)
•Uncompressed high resolution video up to 1080p@60Hz or 1920X1200
•Deep color (36bit) and 3D
•Max data rate up to 6.75Gbps
•HDMI and HDCP compliant
•View any HDMI source on one or more displays at the same time
•Supports LPCM, Dolby AC3, TrueHD, DTS-HD
•EDID management, default, learn and auto EDID from displays
•Local control using the front panel buttons, IR remote control and RS-232
•Bi-directional IR and RS-232 control from the display side
•Front panel LCD display and status LEDs
•Fast response time, 2 to 5 seconds per channel switch
•Firmware upgradeable
•Easy installation, includes ears for rack-mounting and wall-mounting
•MAHCL4X4
•IR Receiver
•IR Blaster
•12VDC 4.16Amp Power Supply
•IR Remote Control
•Rack-Mounting ear set
•User Manual
INTRODUCTION'
FEATURES'
PACKAGE'CONTENTS'

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Model:
MAHCL4X4
Technical
Product Type
True 4x4 HDBaseT matrix
HDMI Compliance
HDMI Deep Color & full 3D
HDCP Compliance
Yes
Video Bandwidth
Single-link 225MHz (6.75Gbps)
Video Support
480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p@60 36bit deep color
Audio Support
Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
ESD Protection
1 - Human body model —±19kV (air-gap discharge) & ±12kV (contact discharge)
2 -Core chipset —±8kV
HDBaseT Max. Distance
328ft (100m)
Video Input
4x HDMI
Video Output
4x HDMI / 4x RJ45 HDBaseT
HDMI Input Selection
Push-in button / IR remote control / RS-232 control
IR Remote Control
Carrier frequency: 30-60kHz / Angle ±45°
HDMI Connector
Type A (19-pin female)
IR Input Connector
(3.5mm) Receives IR commands from remote control
IR Output Connector
(3.5mm) Sends IR commands to source components
RS-232 In/Out Connector
DE-9 (9-pin D-sub female) x 5
Mechanical
Enclosure
Metal case
Mounting
1U rack-mounting ears and wall hanging holes
Power Supply
12VDC 4.16A
Power Consumption
2.6A (Max)
Temperature
Operation: 32 to 104°F, Storage: -4 to 140°F, Humidity: up to 95%
Dimensions - inches
17.25"(w) x 1.73"(h) x 7.76"(d)
Weight -lbs
5.29
Model:
HE1LBIR232-HRX (MAHCL4X4 optional CAT5/6 receiver)
Resolution
Up to 1080p/60Hz/48bit, 3D, 4Kx2K
Distance
328ft (100m) Max
HDMI Connector
Type A (19-pin female)
RS-232 Baud Rate
Up to 115200 bps / Full Duplex
RS-232 Connector
DE-9 (9-pin D-sub male) x 1
IR Carrier Frequency
30-60kHz/±55°/16.4ft (5m)/2Way
Power Supply
Regulated 5VDC/2A Included
Power Consumption
1200mA (Max)
Temperature
Operation: 32 to 131°F, Storage: -4 to 185°F
Humidity
Up to 95%
Dimensions
5.19”(w) x 3.46”(h) x 1.18”(d)
Weight -lbs
.62
SPECIFICATIONS'

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Model:
HE1L-HRX (MAHCL4X4 optional CAT5/6
receiver)
HE1LBIR-70M-HRX (MAHCL4X4 optional
CAT5/6 receiver)
Resolution
Up to 1080p/60Hz/48bit, 3D, 4Kx2K
Up to 1080p/60Hz/48bit, 3D, 4Kx2K
Distance
328ft (100m) Max
CAT5 196ft (60m), CAT6 229ft (70m)Max
HDMI
Connector
Type A [19-pin female]
Type A (19-pin female)
IR Carrier
Frequency
N/A
30-60kHz/±55°/16.4ft (5m)/2Way
Power Supply
Regulated 5VDC/2A Included
Two Regulated 5VDC/2A Included
Power
Consumption
1200mA (Max)
380mA (Max)
Temperature
Operation: 32 to 131°F, Storage: -4 to
185°F
Operation: 32 to 131°F, Storage: -4 to 185°F
Humidity
Up to 95%
Up to 95%
Dimensions
1.94”(w) x 3.62”(h) x .98”(d)
1.93”(w) x 3.62”(h) x .98”(d)
Weight -lbs
.30
.30
Before installation, please make sure all devices you are connecting are turned off.
1. Connect all sources to the HDMI inputs of matrix.
2. Connect all displays to the HDMI outputs of matrix.
3. If using one or more optional HDBaseT extenders, connect them to the RJ45 output ports of matrix
using recommended high quality CAT5/6 UTP/STP cable (CAT6 recommended).
4. Maximum transmission distance is up to 328ft (100m) depending on which HDBaseT extender that is
connected to matrix.
5. After all cables and equipment are connected to matrix, plug-in 12VDC 4.16A power supply.
6. Turn on all equipment, test matrix functions from front control buttons or IR remote.
HARDWARE'INSTALLATION'

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CONNECTION'DIAGRAM'

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Front Panel
1. Power Button: Turn matrix On/Off, Blue LED(Power On), Red LED (Standby), LED Off (Power Off)
2. LCD Display: Display for navigating menu
3. Front Button Control: Front panel push buttons used to navigate through setup menu and select output
to input ports
4. Front LED Status: LED display for input/output connection status
Back Panel
5. Input 1-4: HDMI Inputs
6. Remote RS-232: RS-232 Remote Control Ports
7. System IR Control:External IR Receiver and External IR Emitter Connections
8. Output 1-4: HDMI and HDBaseT RJ45 Outputs
9. Console RS-232: RS-232 Local Control Port
10. 12VDC: 12VDC Power Jack
11. Panel Switch: Master Power On/Off Switch
PANEL'DESCRIPTIONS'

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Method A: Push-in Buttons
1. Front Panel Button Control
POWER Power On/Standby
UP Cursor Up
DOWN Cursor Down
LEFT Cursor Left
RIGHT Cursor Right
ENTER Select and Confirm
MENU Back to Main Menu
*When the sub-menu setting is changed, press the ENTER button to confirm the setting. If ENTER is not
selected the change will not be stored.
2. LCD Display
Main MENU Option List:
SWITCH SETTING
RS232 SETTING
IR TX SETTING
IR RX SETTING
HDBASET IR ID
MATRIX IR ID
EDID
FIRMWARE VER.
KEYLOCK
* When the power on the main screen appears, press the MENU button to enter the setup menu.
CONTROL'&'OPERATION '

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Operation:
•Press the UP or Down button to move (*) within the main page, select one of the options in the main
list and press the ENTER button to enter sub-page.
•When the selected sub-page setting is complete, press the MENU button to return to the main page.
SWITCH SETTING: (Default: 1 2 3 4)
This option is used to switch the input/output port, enter the SWITCH SETTING menu. Press the ENTER key,
the LCM bottom line INPUT 1 will start to flash, press the UP or DOWN button to select the input port, press
the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the output to modify, then press ENTER to confirm setting.
At the HDBaseT receiver extender side, use the IR1 remote control to do a quick input selection. Press 1~4
button to select HDMI input or press POWER or 0 to turn video output off.
RS-232 SETTING: (Default: FIX MODE)
HDBaseT extender with built-in RS-232 port can be used in two modes, enter the RS-232 SETTING part of
the menu, press ENTER, the * will flash, press UP or DOWN button to select FIX MODE or MATRIX MODE,
then press ENTER key to confirm setting.
* FIX MODE is one to one transmission, RS-232 port 1 only works with a receiver connected to HDBaseT
port 1, RS-232 port 2 only works with a receiver connected to HDBaseT port 2, and so on…

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* MATRIX MODE allows the selection of any RS-232 port 1~4 to work with any of the HDBaseT ports 1~4, In
this example the R-232 port 1 is transmitting to multiple receivers that are connected to HDBaseT port 1, 2, 3
and the RS-232 port 4 is transmitting to HDBaseT port 4 only.
IR TX SETTING: (Default IR TX: O O O O)
This option is used to setup whether the IR signal will be sent from the MATRIX IR to the receiver connected
to HDBaseT port 1~4. To control a remote device, setting should be O for on and X is for off.
After entering the IR TX SETTING menu, press ENTER, the bottom line of text will start to flash, press the UP
or DOWN button to select O or X, then press ENTER to confirm setting.

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IR RX SETTING: (Default IR TX: O O O O)
This option is used to setup whether the IR signal will be sent to MATRIX from remote devices to control local
source equipment. IR from the receiver connected to HDBaseT 1~4, to control a local source, setting should
be O for on and X is for off.
After entering the IR RX SETTING menu, press ENTER, then the bottom line of text will start to flash, press
the UP or DOWN button to select O or X, then press ENTER to confirm setting.
HDBaseT IR ID: (Default IR ID: 5 5 5 5)

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This option can be changed to prevent HDBaseT remote control (IR1) conflicts with other remote control
devices. After entering the HDBaseT IR ID menu, press ENTER, the bottom line of LCD text will start to flash,
press UP or DOWN button to select, then press ENTER to confirm setting.
After completing the HDBaseT IR ID setting, the HDBaseT remote control (IR1) must also be programmed to
the same IR ID in order to operate as normal.
IR remote (IR1) setting mode: Press and hold the POWER button and then select a single number button 0~9,
this allows a total of 10 different IR IDs.
* The first time using the remote control or replacing batteries requires learning a new IR ID.
MATRIX IR ID: (Default IR ID: 4)
This option can be changed to prevent matrix remote control (IR1) conflicts with other remote control devices.
After entering the MATRIX IR ID menu, press ENTER, the bottom line of LCD text will start to flash, press UP
or DOWN button to select, then press ENTER to confirm setting.
After completing the MATRIX IR ID setting, the MATRIX remote control (IR1) must also be programmed to
the same IR ID in order to operate as normal.
IR remote (IR1) setting mode: Press and hold the POWER button and then select a single number button 0~9,
this allows a total of 10 different IR IDs.
* The first time using the remote control or replacing batteries requires learning a new IR ID.

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EDID: (Default: LPCM-2CH)
Matrix output will be based on TV EDID, this matrix also provides two default EDID modes –BUILD-IN
MODE and COPY MODE.
The EDID learning option (COPY MODE) is only necessary whenever you encounter any display on the
HDMI output port that cannot play audio and video properly. Because the HDMI source devices and displays
may have various level of capability in playing audio and video, the general principle is that the source device
will output the lowest standards in audio format and video resolutions to be commonly acceptable among all
HDMI displays. In this case, a 720p stereo HDMI signal output would be probably the safest choice.
Nevertheless, the user can force the matrix to learn the EDID (COPY MODE) of the lowest capable HDMI
display among others to make sure all displays are capable to play the HDMI signals normally.
BUILD-IN MODE:
This mode supports video resolutions 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p@24/50/60Hz, LPCM two-channel and 5.1
channel audio. After entering the BUILD-IN MODE menu, press UP or DOWN button to select LPCM-2CH or
LPCM-5.1CH, then press ENTER to confirm setting.
COPY MODE:
To fully support the TV resolution and audio mode, the matrix has a COPY MODE that will learn the EDID
from TV to input source. When using the COPY MODE, we recommend copying the EDID from the lowest
resolution TV. Otherwise it may cause the TV to not have a display if it does not support a higher resolution.
After entering the COPY MODE menu, press UP or DOWN button to select from output to input, then press
ENTER to confirm setting.

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FIRMWARE VER.:
MAHCL4X4 Matrix firmware version
KEYLOCK:
KEYLOCK option will disable the front panel buttons. To disable KEYLOCK mode, press the POWER and
MENU button at the same time.
Method B: IR Remote Control (IR1)
Setup the remote control IR ID to be the same as Matrix, the first time using the remote control or replacing
the batteries requires learning a new IR ID.
•Local side (MAHCL4X4 Matrix) IR ID default is 4
•Remote side (HDBaseT) IR ID default is 5
•To avoid remote control IR conflicts with other devices remote control, please refer to the HDBaseT
IR ID and MATRIX IR ID section to set different remote IR IDs
•Remove IR ID control setup: press and hold the POWER button, then press a number button

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Remote Control Button Define:
Symbol LocalSide RemoteSide
POWER ON/Standby OutputOff
LEFT Left NoFunction
RIGHT Right NoFunction
UP Up NoFunction
DOWN Down NoFunction
ENTER Confirm No Function
MENU Menu NoFunction
1 QuickButton1 SelectInput1
2 QuickButton2 SelectInput2
3 QuickButton3 SelectInput3
4 QuickButton4 SelectInput 4
5 NoFunction NoFunction
6 NoFunction NoFunction
7 NoFunction NoFunction
8 NoFunction NoFunction
9 NoFunction NoFunction
0 OutputOff OutputOff

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Local side (MAHCL4X4 Matrix) remote control quick button operation:
For example, to connect output port 1 to input port 4, press the quick button 1 (Output 1) and then press the
quick button 4 (Input 4).
Remote side (HDBaseT) remote control quick button operation:
For example, to select input 2, press 2, or press 0 to turn output off.
Local Matrix IR Control:
♦Tx Control: Send IR signal from remote HDBaseT extender to control local source devices (Use
IR-CT1 IR emitter cable).
♦Rx Control: Receive IR signal from external IR receiver (Use IR-CR1 IR receiver cable) or control
system using IR adaptor cable to directly control matrix.
Remote Extender IR Control:
♦Tx Control: Send IR signal from matrix through HDBaseT port extender to control source devicesor
TV (Use IR-CT1 IR emitter cable).
♦Rx Control: Receive IR signal from TV location through HDBaseT port extender to control source
devices connected to matrix.
HDBaseT IR Control:
1. Use the IR1 (IR remote) to control the switching of matrix from HDBaseT receiver (HE1LBIR-70M or
HE1LBIR232) extender side, connect the IR-CR1 IR receiver cable.
2. Use the IR remote control from source devices or TV to locally (Matrix) or remotely (HDBaseT
receiver) control devices, connect the IR-CT1 IR emitter cable and IR-CR1 IR receiver cable.
IR Control Cable Pinout:

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Method C: Local PC RS-232 Control (Console)
RS232 Protocol/ASCII Commands
Serial COM Port Settings
Connect a 9-pin straight through RS-232 cable from the MAHCL4X4 to your Home or Commercial
Automation System. Configure the serial communications port on your automation system or PC to these
settings.
Baud Rate: 9600 bps
Data Bit: 8 bits
Parity: None
Stop Bit: 1 bit
Flow Control: None
**Note** All Commands Require a Carriage Return <CR>
POWER Standby/ON
PWR 00<CR> Puts matrix in Standby
PWR 01<CR> Turns matrix On
Example Response:
PONOK (Matrix is in Standby)
POFFOK (Matrix is On)
SINGLE OUTPUT CHANGE
TX* ?<CR> *=Output(* can be 1 to 4) ?=Input(? can be 01 to 04, 00=Off)
Example Commands:
TX1 03<CR> Output1toInput3(Response back from matrix will be OK1 03 or NG)
TX3 02<CR> Output3toInput2(Response back from matrix will be OK3 02 or NG)
TX2 01<CR> Output2toInput1(Response back from matrix will be OK2 01 or NG)
TX4 00<CR> Output4 Off(Response back from matrix will be OK4 00 or NG)
Remote HDBaseT RS-232 Control:
* Extender (HE1LBIR232) connection,please refer to the connection diagram page.
* Transmission baud rate up to 115200 bps.
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* Note - The MAHCL4X4 has optional receivers that will extend HDMI, IR and Serial over the HDBaseT RJ45
portsat distances up to 328ft (100m) using CAT5/6 cable (CAT6 Recommended).
HE1L-HRX
HDBaseT HDMI Receiver over CAT5/6 Cable up to 328ft (100m)
HE1LBIR-70M-HRX
HDBaseT HDMI Receiver with Bi-Directional IR over CAT5/6 Cable up to 229ft (70m)
HE1LBIR232-HRX
HDBaseT HDMI Receiver with Bi-Directional IR and RS232 over CAT5/6 Cable up to 328ft (100m)
HDBASET'RECEIVERS'

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QCan every TV work with the HDMI matrix?
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Basically, the answer is YES. But if your TV cannot support 1080p, please refer to the EDID/COPY
MODE section to learn EDID from your TV.
QWhat is EDID? Why do I need to learn EDID?
A
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) contains information data from a display device such as
video and audio capabilities in which it can support. Therefore, based on the EDID information, the
media player will output the most suitable audio/video format to the display. In order to correct video
display and audio problems, the EDID information is transmitted from the display to the media player,
learning EDID from the display to this device is necessary.
QWhat should I do to learn EDID from the display?
A
Due to the limitation of HDMI, the source device can only output one format of video and audio. In
other words, the source device cannot output 720p and 1080p video at the same time, or output
stereo and surround sound at the same time. Therefore, you may need to manually setup each HDMI
input for desirable audio/video output format. The mechanism of EDID Learning is to pick up the HDMI
display with the lowest capability among the ones you would use for this input source. For example, if
user would like to play the Input2 upon Output2, Output3 and Output4, and only Output3 cannot
support 1080p [support up to 720p only], please learn the EDID from Output3 display to the Input2
port. If Output3 getsHDMI signals from every HDMI input, please learn EDID information from
Output3 to all four HDMI inputs. For more information about EDID Learning, please refer to EDID
/COPY MODE section.
QMy TV can support 1080p, but why is there no audio?
A
EDID factory default setting of this device is up to 1080p@60Hz & 2ch audio. However, there will be a
problem after changing the setting to use 1080p & 5.1ch if the TV cannot support 5.1ch audio. Please
use the default EDID, 1080p & 2ch audio.
QWhen I connect an audio amplifier (AV receiver) between matrix and the TV to extract 5.1ch
audio, why is there no audio?
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Basically, the default EDID of the chosen input can support 5.1ch audio, but the problem is that the
EDID of the amplifier still cannot match the default setting. Therefore, the best method is to learn
EDID using COPY MODE from the amplifier directly. Please refer to EDID/COPY MODE section and
follow the steps to learn the EDID. When learning EDID from the amplifier, user just needs to connect
the matrix and amplifier.
QWhen I play the same content upon multiple displays, why does the TV equipped with an 5.1ch
amplifier have audio and the others don't have 5.1ch audio or stereo?
A
Due to the limitation of HDMI, the source can only choose one video and one audio format to play,
which can be either 1080p and 5.1ch or 1080p and stereo audio. This means when the user sets the
matrix at 1080p and 5.1ch, the source will only play the content under this format. Therefore if the TV
cannot decode 5.1ch audio, there will definitely be no audio.
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The MAHCL4X4 is guaranteed,free of material and workmanship defects for up to two (2) years from
the Date Code by ZuumMedia or an approved authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good
working condition within two (2) years from the date code, ZuumMedia, at its option, will repair or replace the
unit, provided that the unit has not been subjected to abuse,static discharge, power surge or any
unauthorized modifications and disassembly. Warranty provided by ZuumMedia to its BUYER is with direct
transaction only and warranty is void if the warranty seal on the metal housing is broken.
A 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, the customer agreesto 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
(RA).
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.
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 MAHCL4X4 features and specifications is subject to change without further
notice.
WARRANTY'