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.

Product Introduction

The PT-MA-HD44DA is a professional 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with Audio Matrix. It includes 4 HDMI inputs, 4 HDMI outputs and the last two outputs with down-scaling function, which is designed for switching two HDMI2.0 and HDCP2.3 compliant signals. It also features 4 SPDIF and 4 analog audio outputs for audio matrix. It features comprehensive EDID management and advanced HDCP handing to ensure maximum functionality with a wide range of video sources. It not only supports bi-directional IR, RS232 extension but also has IR, RS232, and TCP/IP control options.

Features

• 4x4 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher.
• Supports 4K/60 4:4:4, HDR, HDCP2.3 compliant.
• Audio Matrix, audio out can be de-embedded from arbitrary input or output.
• Individual volume adjustment on each L+R output.
• Supports 4K to 1080p down-scaling up to 2 outputs.
• HDMI out provides 2.5W to power Active Optical Cable (AoC).
• HDMI Output support up to 5V500mA for AoC cable.
• Controllable by front panel, IR, RS232 and TCP/IP.

Package List

• 1x PT-MA-HD44DA
• 1x Power Adaptor (24V DC 1.25A)
• 2x Mounting Ears with 6 Screws
• 4x Plastic Cushions
• 1x IR Remote
• 1x IR Receiver
• 1x User Manual

Note: Please contact your distributor immediately if any damage or defect in the components is found.

Specification

Video Resolution Down-scaling

The product supports video resolution down-scaling, the 4K input can be automatically degraded to 1080p output for compatibility with 1080p display, shown in the below chart.

Note: Only last two outputs (output 3 and output 4) have down-scaling function.

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Usage Precaution

• Make sure all components and accessories included before installation.
• System should be installed in a clean environment with proper 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.

System Diagram

I/O connection switching

The front panel features four input selection buttons and four output selection buttons for switching I/O connection.

1. To convert 1 input to 1 output: Example: Input 1 to Output 3 → Press INPUTS 1 + OUTPUTS 3 + ENTER button.
2. To convert 1 input to 2~3 outputs: Example: Input 1 to Output 2, Output 3, Output 4. → Press INPUTS 1 + OUTPUTS 2, Output 3, Output 4 + ENTER button.
3. To convert 1 input to 4 outputs: Example: Convert Input 2 to all outputs → Press INPUTS 2 + ALL button + ENTER button.

Note: Indicators of the pressed buttons will blink blue for three times if the conversion is done, then it will be off. If the conversion failed, they will be off immediately.

I/O connection Inquiry

Press OUTPUTS button 1, 2, 3 or 4 to inquiry its corresponding input, and then the indicator of the input button will turn blue.

LOCK Function

Long press the LOCK button for three seconds, all buttons on the front panel disable to work. And then long press the LOCK button for three seconds again or unlock on GUI control, the front panel button will unlock.

PRESET RECALL Function

Press and hold the PRESET 1~4 at least three seconds to save the current switching status to the corresponding preset 1~4.
Press the PRESET 1~4 to recall the saved preset 1~4.

Note: The matrix switcher supports six presets, but only preset 1~4 can be saved and recalled by button control. Please manage other preset by GUI control or RS232 control.

CLEAR Button

Please press the CLEAR button if want to withdraw an operation before the ENTER button comes into effect, meanwhile, the matrix will return to the previous status.

IR Remote Control

The Matrix Switcher features one built-in IR receiver to receive IR signal from IR remote to enable IR control. If the external IR receiver or other IR control device need to be used, the IR EYE port on rear panel can be connected.

• ① Standby button: Press it to enter/ exit standby mode.
• ② INPUTS: Input channel selection buttons, same with the corresponding front panel buttons.
• ③ OUTPUTS: Output channel selection buttons, same with the corresponding front panel buttons.
• ④ Menu buttons:
• ALL: Select all inputs/outputs. To convert an input to all outputs: Example: Input 1 to all Outputs: → Press INPUTS 1 + ALL + ENTER
• EDID management button: 1) One input port follows the EDID data from one output port. Example: Input 2 learns EDID data from output 4: → Press EDID + INPUTS 2 + OUTPUTS 4+ ENTER 2) All input ports learn EDID data from one output port. Example: All input ports learn EDID data from output 3: → Press EDID + ALL + OUTPUTS 3 + ENTER
• CLEAR: Withdraw button.
• ENTER: Confirm operation.

INPUTS OUTPUTS MENU
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 ALL EDID CLEAR ENTER

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GUI Control

The matrix can be controlled via TCP/IP. The default IP settings are:

Type 192.168.0.178 in the internet browser, it will enter the below log-in webpage:

The username and password can be changed via Access tab.
Here we login as “admin” as an example to introduce each GUI tab.

Switching Tab

Use the 4x4 button grid on the page to set which inputs are directed to which outputs. For example, clicking the button on the Input 1 row and Output 1 column, directs input 1 to output 1.
Use the 6 numbered buttons under scene area to save and load layout presets.

• To save a given layout, first click one of the numbered buttons, then click the Save button.
• To load a previously saved layout, first click one of the numbered buttons, then click the Recall button.

Audio Tab

Audio Setting

There are eight audio sources can be selected for four digital SPDIF output ports.

Audio Volume

Four pairs analog L/R audio to control their outputs volume.

Configuration Tab

EDID Copy

Copy the EDID of the selected output device to one or more input source device.

EDID Setting

• Select the compatible built-in EDID for the selected input source.
• Upload user-defined EDID by the below steps:

1. Prepare the EDID file (.bin) on the control PC.
2. Select the User-defined.
3. Click the box , and then select the EDID file (.bin) according the tooltip.
4. Click Apply to upload the user-defined EDID, and then click Confirm to save setting.

CEC Tab

Input Source Device Control

If the input source devices, output display devices support CEC, they can be controlled via the following CEC interface.
Select one input source device to be controlled, and then press function buttons.

Note: It can not control two or more input source devices simultaneously.

Output Display Device Control

Select one output device to be controlled, and then press function buttons.

Note: It can not control two or more output devices simultaneously.

RS232 Tab

• ASCII or HEX command format can be selected.
• Baud Rate: Supports 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200.
• Command Ending: NULL, CR, LF or CR+LF can be chosen.
• Command: Type the command in this box to control the third-party device which is connected to the RS232 port of the switcher.

Interface Tab

• Modify the title bar label.
• Modify the button labels.

Network Tab

• Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
• Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.

Access Tab

• Modify username and password.
• Lock or unlock the front panel buttons.

GUI Upgrade

Please visit at http://192.168.0.178:100 for GUI online upgrade.
Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in setting, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to login the configuration interface. After that, click Administration in the source menu to get to Upload Firmware as shown below:

Select the desired update file and press Apply, it will start upgrading then.

RS232 Control Software

Connect the RS232 port to control device (e.g. PC) with RS232 cable. The switcher can be controlled by sending RS232 commands.

Installation
Please download the latest Software Version from the link below:
https://docklight.de/download/Docklight.zip
Then follow the installation wizard for installation on Windows 7 and 10.
After the installation, Docklight can be run for the first time and should look like the below screen shot:
Registration is not necessary unless you wish to save settings on exit, so unless you wish to register click on "OK" to close the window.

The next pop-up window can also be closed with "Continue". An empty project is enough to send and receive commands easily (The default setting is always “Start with a blank project / blank script“). Click “Continue” to

close this window. Click “OK” to close this window.

Now you are in the main view, where commands are sent and feedback is received. The next step is to select the correct COM port of the PC. To do this, double-click on "COM1" in the corresponding setup window.
In the following window, select the drop-down menu labeled "Send / Receive on Comm Channel", select the appropriate COM port and then click on "OK" at the bottom right corner.
All other settings can be left at default for most applications, but refer to device RS232 settings to be sure.

Double click on “COM1” to change to the right COM port.

In order to be able to send commands, open communication with the device by clicking on "Play". (1) Then the keyboard function must be activated, so that commands can be written in the "communication window". (2) Finally enter the command, for example "50701%". This is then confirmed by pressing "Enter" to send. Any response from the connected device will appear in red. (3)

Select the right COM port.

Click “Play” to open the communication.
Enable the keyboard type in function.
Command sending area.
Monitoring area, indicates if the command sent works.
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RS232 Communication Commands

Communication protocol: RS232 Communication Protocol
Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none

Note: In the commands, “[” and “]” are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be typed in actual operation.
Please remember to end the commands with the ending symbols “.” or “;”.
Type the command carefully, it is case-sensitive.

System Commands

Control Management

Query Commands

Lock/unlock Commands

Audio Commands

HDCP Compliance

EDID Management

CEC Control

If the input sources, HDBaseT output devices and local HDMI output devices support CEC, they can be controlled by sending the following command instead of IR remote.
CEC[I/O][AA][BB][CC][DD].

• The “[I]” represents the input port. The “[O]” represents the output port.
• The “[AA]” represents the port number. The HDMI input ports are 01~04. The HDMI output ports are 01~04.
• The “[AA]” is “FF” for sending command to all input or output ports.
• The “[BB]” represents the device type (e.g. TV: 40/20/80; Blu-ray DVD: 04/08).
• The “[CC]” represents the CEC function type (e.g. “44”: Remote control).
• The “[DD]” represents the specific command from the table below.

Control the input source

Control the output display device

Firmware Upgrade

Please follow the steps as below to upgrade firmware by the FIRMWARE port on the rear panel:

1. Prepare the latest upgrade file and rename it as “08010000.APP” on PC.
2. Power off the switcher, and connect the FIRMWARE port of switcher to the PC with USB cable.
3. Power on the switcher, and then the PC will automatically detect a U-disk named of “BOOTDISK”.
4. Double-click the U-disk, a file named of “READY.TXT” would be showed.
5. Directly copy the latest upgrade file 08010000.APP (.bin) to the “BOOTDISK” U-disk.
6. Reopen the U-disk to check the filename “READY.TXT” whether automatically becomes “SUCCESS.TXT”, if yes, the firmware was updated successfully, otherwise, the firmware updating is fail, the name of upgrade file (.bin) should be confirm again, and then follow the above steps to update again.
7. Remove the USB cable after firmware upgrade.
8. After firmware upgrade, the switcher should be restored to factory default by sending command.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Note: If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek further help from authorized dealer or our technical support.

After-Sales Service

If problems occur while operating the product, please use the troubleshooting and maintenance information in this manual to deal with these problems. Any transport costs are borne by the user during the warranty period.

1. Product Limited Warranty: The product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years (purchase invoice date shall prevail). A proof of purchase is the evidence that the unit is within the warranty period. A bill of sale or receipted invoice must be presented to obtain warranty service.
2. What the warranty does not cover (servicing available for a fee):
3. Technical Support: For any questions or problem troubleshooting inquiries, contact your distributor or reseller. Please provide the respective product name and version, a detailed description of the failure situation as well as how the failure occurred.

• Warranty has expired
• The factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.
• Damage, deterioration or malfunction caused by:
• Normal wear and tear.
• Use of accessories, supplies or parts, not meeting our specifications.
• No bill of delivery or invoice as proof of warranty.
• The product model displayed on the warranty card does not match the product model for repairing or it has been altered.
• Damage caused by force majeure.
• Servicing, not authorized by distributor.
• Any other cause not related to a product defect.
• Delivery, installation or labor charges for product installation and/or product setup.

Asking for Assistance

Technical Support:
Phone: +49 5971 800299 -0
Fax: +49 5971 800299 -99
Technical Support Hours:
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday
Write to:
PureLink GmbH
Von-Liebig-Straße 10
D - 48432 Rheine
www.purelink.de
info@purelink.de

Legal & Compliance

Product identification

Model: PT-MA-HD44DA – manual version 1.0

Trademarks and disclaimer

Product model and logo are trademarks. All other company and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without prior written permission. We reserve the right to make changes to the device, packaging or manual and accept no liability for misprints.

EU conformity

PureLink hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-MA-HD44DA complies with Directives 1907/2006/EU und 2011/65/EU. PureLink GmbH hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-MA-HD44DA complies with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU.

The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at: http://www.purelink.de/ce/4251364722008_CE.pdf

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.

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

WEEE reg. no.: DE 93847290

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on the product, packaging or in this manual means that electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with household waste at the end of its life. Hand in old devices free of charge at a public collection point or return them to a distributor obliged to take them back. Remove batteries and lamps that can be removed without destroying the device before handing it in, and delete any personal data stored on the device. Details are regulated by national law. By returning old devices you help protect the environment.

Batteries

Batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. Return used batteries free of charge to collection points or retailers.

Packaging

Dispose of packaging separately by material (paper/cardboard, plastics) via the local collection systems. Keep packaging material away from children – risk of suffocation. Packaging register LUCID: DE5958616449295.