4x4

4x44K
4K HDBaseT
HDBaseT™Matrix
MatrixHDCP 2.22.2
- HDCP

HMXL44AB V2
User Manual
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Contents
Thank you for purchasing Introduction  03
this product.
For optimum performance and safety, Features  03
please read these instructions care-
fully before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product. Please keep this
Panel Descriptions  04
manual for future reference.
Control Ports 05

HDBaseT Receiver Options 06

Matrix Front Panel Controls 07

Surge protection device
recommended Audio Breakout 08
This product contains sensitive electri-
cal components that may be damaged
by electrical spikes, surges, electric
Terminating HDBaseT CAT Cables 09
shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use of
surge protection systems is highly Understanding Matrix/RX Status Lights 09
recommended in order to protect and
extend the life of your equipment.
Infrared Distribution 10

Infrared Remote Control 11

Safety And
Performance Notice
EDID Control 12
The transmission distances of HDMI
over UTP cables are measured using TE
CONNECTIVITY 1427071-6 Application Diagram 13
EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) of
cables is recommended for optimal Specifications 14
performance.
To minimize interference of the un- Package Contents 14
shielded twisted pairs in the CAT5e/6
cable do not run the HDBaseT /
Cat5e/6/6a cabling with or in close par- Maintenance 14
allel proximity to mains power cables.
Do not substitute or use any other RS-232 and Telnet Commands 15-16
power supply other than the enclosed
unit, or a Blustream approved replace- Infrared Commands 17-18
ment.
Do not disassemble either the Trans-
mitter or Receiver units for any reason.
Web Browser Interface 19
Doing so will void the manufacturer’s
warranty. PC Configuration Software 18

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Introduction Our Essential 4x4 HDBaseT™ matrix offers unprecedented performance and value for
the custom installation market. The HMXL44-KIT V2 is a 4K 4x4 HDCP 2.2 matrix package,
delivering HDMI, bi-directional IR and PoH (PoE) up to lengths of 70m over a single CAT
cable. The matrix also provides advanced features including audio breakout with pre-amp
variable line-level control, simultaneous HDBaseT™/HDMI outputs, RS-232 pass through to
enable 3rd party control of displays and a web browser interface module for control and
configuration of the matrix. The HMXL44-KIT V2 is supplied with 4 x HEX70ED Receivers.

FEATURES:

• F eatures 4x HDMI inputs which • Supports 3D signal display • Supports PoH (Power over
can be independently routed to 4x •  upports all industry standard video
S HDBaseT™) to power compatible
HDBaseT™/HDMI outputs resolutions including VGA-WUXGA HDBaseT™ receivers
•  imultaneous HDBaseT™ and HDMI
S and 480i-4K
• 3rd Party drivers available for all
outputs to allow connection to dual •  upports all known HDMI audio
S
displays per zone major home control brands
formats including Dolby TrueHD,
•  DMI audio breakout to associated
H Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus and • Advanced EDID management
analogue L/R audio outputs with DTS-HD Master Audio transmission
pre-amp line level control • Matrix kit is supplied with 4 x
•  upports bi-directional IR and
S
•  xtends up to distance of 70m 1080P
E HEX70ED-RX HDBaseT™ receivers
RS-232 from all input and HDBaseT
over single CAT cable output locations • 1U Design for 19” rack mount
•  upports 4K UHD video up to 40m
S integration - mounting kit included
•  upplied with Blustream IR receivers
S
(3840 x 2160 @30Hz 4:4:4, 4096 x
and emitters • Matrix can be configured using front
2160 @24Hz 4:4:4, and 4K @60Hz
4:2:0) •  ontrol via front panel, IR, RS-232
C panel, supplied IR remote, Matrix
and TCP/IP web browser interface or Matrix PC
• Web browser interface for control
and configuration of Matrix • HDCP 2.2 compliant configuration software.

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Front Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4x4 4K HDBaseT™ Matrix - HDCP 2.2

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

1 LCD display – Shows the status of 7 Menu button – Press to enter EDID r PTP button – Press to mirror all
input/output selection, EDID etc. set mode (see page 5). inputs and outputs (e.g. output 1 to
2 IR receiver window. input 1, output 2 to input 2).
8 Up selection button - Press to
3 Power LED indicator. change segment’s value. t Selection button – Press to select
current setting.
4 Power button – Press to power on/ 9 ESC – Press to quit EDID set mode.
off the Matrix. y Down selection button – Press to
q Lock indicator.
5 HDMI output selection button 1 to change segment’s value.
4 - To select the output from 1 to 4. w Lock button – Press to lock the
u Enter button – Press to set EDID
buttons of the front panel.
6 All button for HDMI outputs – All to specified INPUT or copy EDID
outputs will work as one (Selects all e HDMI input selection button 1 to 4 – from specified OUTPUT to specified
outputs). Press to select the input from 1 to 4. INPUT.

Rear Panel
1 2 3 4 5

HMXL44AB-V2

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

1 IR inputs – 3.5mm stereo jack. 6 EDID DIP switch – Used for global w Coaxial digital audio output –
Transmits IR to the zone HDBaseT EDID settings. Extracted audio will be concurrent
receiver (displays). When using the with the corresponding HDMI video
IRCAB cable (supplied) ensure cable 7 HDMI inputs – Connect to HDMI output.
direction is correct. sources. e L/R pre-amp variable line level
2 IR outputs – 3.5mm mono jack – analogue audio output – 3.5mm
Routed IR from HDBaseT extender 8 HDBT output – Connect to HDBaseT
stereo jack. Extracted audio will be
(zone output). Use supplied receivers. concurrent with the corresponding
Blustream 5V IR emitters. HDMI video output.
9 HDMI output – Connect to HDMI Please note: input must be PCM 2ch
3 Zone outputs 1-4 (please see
descriptions 8-12 for further details). display. Works simultaneously with audio as Matrix does not down-mix
HDBaseT output. 5.1ch audio signals.
4 TCP/IP (RJ45) – Connect to LAN for
TCP/IP & web browser interface r IR input for matrix control – For
q Zone specific bi-directional RS-232
control of HMXL44 V2 Matrix. hard wired IR connection. Use 5V
ports – Connect to third party control mono cable only. Connect to control
5 RS-232 port – For control of the
device to extend RS-232 commands processor or Blustream 5v IR receiver.
Matrix switcher from PC or control
processer. to HDBaseT receivers RS-232 port. t Power port – Use supplied 24V 3.5A DC
adaptor to power Matrix.

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HMXL44 V2 Control Ports

The HMXL44 V2 main communication ports are located on the rear panel and includes the following connections:-

A B C

HMXL44AB-V2

D E F

Connections:
A. Global IR Input 3.5mm stereo jack - For control of the Matrix Switcher*
B. TCP/IP – For control of the Matrix (RJ45 Connector)
C. RS-232 – For control of the Matrix (9 pin serial connection)
BLUSTREAM RS-232 REMOTE CONTROL
D. IR Input (3.5mm stereo jack) for IR pass-through to the associated output CONSOLE
HDBaseT Receiver* PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
E. IR Output (3.5mm mono jack) for routed IR control of source equipment* 1 NC 1 NC
F. RS-232 (3-pin Phoenix connector) for 2-way RS-232 pass-through to the 2 Tx 2 Rx
associated output HDBaseT Receiver
3 Rx 3 Tx
*Note - Blustream products use 5V IR hardware. For further details please see 4 NC 4 NC
page 9 ‘Infrared Distribution’
5 GND 5 GND
Blustream HMXL44 V2 Matrix is supplied with all required 5V IR emitters,
Receivers and IRCAB cables 6 NC 6 NC
7 NC 7 NC
TCP/IP 8 NC 8 NC
The Blustream HMXL44 V2 Matrix can be controlled via TCP/IP. 9 NC 9 NC
For the full list of protocols please see ‘HMXL44 V2 Control Protocols’ located at
the rear of this manual.
The HMXL44 V2 Matrix features a built-in web browser user interface allowing con- Baud Rate: 57600 bps
trol and configuration of the matrix. For further details please see page 18 ‘Web
Browser User Interface’. Data Bit: 8-bit
A ‘Straight-through’ RJ45 patch lead should be used Parity: None
Stop Bit: 1-bit
RS-232 2-Way
Flow Control: None
The Blustream Matrix can be controlled via a 9-pin serial cable.
For the full list of protocols please see ‘HMXL44 V2 Control Protocols’ located at
the rear of this manual.
Details of RS232 pin assignment and communication are adjacent. Please note
that depending on your control device serial port pin configuration you may
require either a ‘Straight’ RS-232 cable or ‘Null-modem’ type.

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HMXL44 V2 HDBaseT Receivers

The HMXL44 V2 Matrix is supplied with 4x HEX70ED-RX HDBaseT receivers
The HEX70ED Receiver is a Class B HDBaseT Receiver with 2-way IR and bi-directional RS-232 pass-through. The Receiver supports display
distances up to 70m @ 1080P and 40m 4K (30Hz 4:4:4 & 60Hz 4:2:0).
1 2

Receiver

HEX70ED-RX

3 4 5 6

1 HDBaseT input 4 HDMI output

2 12V DC power (not required) 5 IR Input 3.5mm stereo jack
3 2-way RS232 (9-pin serial) 6 IR Output 3.5mm mono jack

There are two HDBaseT receiver options that are also compatible with the HDBaseT output on the HMXL44 V2 but do not support
the bi-directional RS-232 feature of the HMXL44 V2:-
HEX70B-RX
RX70AMP
Basic HDBaset Receiver with 2-way IR pass-through. Supports
display distances up to 70m @ 1080P and 40m 4K (30Hz 4:4:4 & The RX70AMP is a combination of HDBaseT receiver and Class D
60Hz 4:2:0). digital audio amplifier (30W per channel). The unit has local HDMI
and Analogue audio inputs as well as supporting HDMI ARC (Audio
Compatible with all Blustream Matrix products. Return Channel) with compatible products. Should you wish to
use alternate power amplification the unit has variable analogue
Receiver outputs. Control of the unit is possible via front panel or by bi-
directional RS-232 or IR control. Supports display distances up to
70m @ 1080P and 40m 4K (30Hz 4:4:4: & 60Hz 4:2:0).
HEX70B-RX RX70AMP

• HDBaseT input/HDMI output

• HDBaseT input/HDMI output
• IR Output 3.5mm Mono jack
• HDMI Local input for connection of local source
• IR Input 3.5mm Stereo jack
• 2.1 Stereo audio output @ 30W per channel (capable of driving
4, 6 & 8 Ohm speakers) & analogue Subwoofer output (RCA)
• Variable analogue line level outputs (RCA)
• Digital Coaxial S/PDIF output
• Local analogue L/R audio input 3.5mm Stereo Jack
• 2-way RS-232 (9-pin serial)
• IR Output 3.5mm Mono Jack
• IR Input 3.5mm Stereo Jack
• Built-in IR receiver on front panel of unit

Note - RX70AMP must be powered locally

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Matrix Front Panel Control

Front Panel Display - Input/Output selection
The following display shows current source input selection per zone output.
1. To change input selection first press ‘OUTPUT’ button (1-4)
2. Press desired ‘INPUT’ button (1-4)
3. An ‘X’ indicates that the zone output has been turned off.
Zones can be turned on/off using RS-232/TCP/IP commands.
Zone outputs can be forced back on by powering OFF/ON the matrix. All outputs will be turned on when powered up.
Zone outputs can be forced back on by pressing and holding ‘OUTPUT 1’ button on the front panel for 10 seconds. The matrix will
reset and all outputs will be turned back on.
1 3

OUT 1 2 x 4
IN 1 2 3 4

EDID Management - Global or individual input settings

The following characters show adjusting the EDID for ‘All’ inputs (Global). Current EDID value is set to 1080P & 2ch audio.

EDID: IN ALL
HDMI: 1080P 2CH

To change the input signal type using the Matrix front panel buttons press the following:-

Using Matrix Front Panel Buttons

a. Press MENU button
b. Panel will display ‘EDID settings’. Press SELECT button
c. Select the input you wish to fix the EDID on (1-8) or select ‘All’. Use UP/DOWN buttons to toggle selection and SELECT button to
confirm
d. Select video resolution required (4K, 1080p, 3D etc). Use UP/DOWN buttons to toggle selection and SELECT button to confirm
e. Select audio resolution required (2CH, 5.1 or 7.1). Use UP/DOWN buttons to toggle selection and SELECT button to confirm
f. Press the ESC button to exit

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Audio Breakout
The HMXL44 V2 Matrix includes audio breakout from the selected HDMI input to associated analogue L/R audio and coaxial digital
outputs. Extracted audio will be concurrent with the corresponding HDMI video output.
The HMXL44 V2 analogue outputs include pre-amp line level control allowing you to connect the Blustream matrix directly into a
power amplifier for all your multi-room audio needs.
1 2

HMXL44AB-V2

1. Coaxial digital output - Output 1

2. Analogue pre-amp line level output 3.5mm stereo jack - Output 2

Control of the pre-amp line level outputs is via the matrix front panel, RS-232, TCP/IP or using the in-built web browser interface.
Please see ‘RS-232 & Telnet Commands’ on page 15 for further details.

Note: Volume control is only available on the analogue audio outputs. Source input must be PCM 2ch audio for analogue audio
outputs to work. The HMXL44 V2 Matrix does not down-mix 5.1ch audio signals.
Volume control of audio outputs is not possible via Infrared control.

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Terminating the interconnecting HDBaseT CAT cable

It is important that the interconnecting CAT cable between the Blustream HDBaseT products is terminated using the correct RJ45
pin configuration. The link CAT cable MUST be a ‘straight’ (pin-to-pin) CAT cable and it is advised that this is wired to the T568B wir-
ing standard as this format is less prone to EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference).
When installing CAT cables it is advised that you use the best possible CAT cable quality possible. HDMI disitrbution products will
only work if used with CAT5e standard cable or above. Blustream recommends using a CAT6 cable for your installations, especially
when running over longer distances, in areas of high EMI, or with 4K signal distribution.

RJ45 Pin-Out 12345678

T568B

Understanding the RX/HMXL44 V2 HDBaseT status lights

The Blustream HMXL44 V2 Matrix and HDBaseT extender solutions include status LED indicators on both the Matrix and Receiver
products to show all connections are active and to help diagnose possible problems.

Understanding the status lights:-

Blustream HMXL44 V2 Matrix:
• The Yellow HDBaseT status link light will be off when the zone output has been turned off or there is a problem with the
specific Matrix output.
• The Yellow HDBaseT status link light will blink when the zone output is on and working
• The Green HDBaseT link light will blink if there is an unstable connection between the Blustream Matrix and HDBaseT Receiver
• The Green HDBaseT link light will be lit when a there is an active HDBaseT Receiver connected to the Matrix
• The Green HDBaseT link light will be off when a there is no connection with a HDBaseT receiver

Blustream HDBaseT Receiver:

• The HDMI link light will be off when there is no connection with a display
• The HDMI link light will be on when there is an active connection with a display (NOTE - Not all HDBaseT RX feature a HDMI
status LED)
• The HDBaseT link light will be off when there is no CAT cable/active HDBaseT connection on the RJ45 HDBaseT input
• The HDBaseT link light will blink if there is an unstable connection between the Blustream Matrx and HDBaseT receiver
• The HDBaseT link light will be lit when a CAT cable is connected to the HDBaseT RJ45 output on the Matrix and an active
connection is achieved with the Blustream HDBaseT Receiver.
Blustream Support department are on hand to assist with signal distribution issues should they arise - please email us at one of
the email addresses below.

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Infrared (IR) Distribution

The Blustream range of matrix products include multiple options for control and routing of IR.
IMPORTANT: Blustream Infrared products are all 5v and NOT compatible with alternative manufacturers Infrared
solutions. When using third party 12v IR control solutions please use supplied Blustream IRCAB cable for IR conversion.
Each Blustream Matrix and HDBaseT receiver is supplied with all necessary IR hardware required and includes:

IR Emitter - IR1 & IR2 (IR2 sold separately) Infrared 3.5mm Pin-Out
Blustream 5V IR Emitter designed for discrete IR control of IR Emitter - Mono 3.5mm
hardware
Signal

Ground

IR Receiver - IRR IR Receiver - Stereo 3.5mm

Blustream 5V IR receiver to receive IR signal and distribute
through Blustream products
Signal
5V
Ground

IR Control Cable - IRCAB

Blustream IR Control cable 3.5mm Mono to 3.5mm Stereo for
linking third party control solutions to Blustream products.
Compatible with 12v IR third party products.
Note: Cable is directional as indicated

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Remote Control Description

OUTPUT AND INPUT SELECTION EDID SET UP
A 
Selects the zone OUTPUT you wish to The HMXL44 V2 provides a
POWER change the source on (Numbers 1 - 4 comprehensive range of EDID settings.
correspond to the zone outputs 1 - 4) Below are three examples of how to
OUTPUT B 
Selects the source INPUT you wish deploy the desired EDID setting when
1 2 3 4 to change on the selected zone using the supplied remote.
(Numbers 1 - 4 correspond to the A. F
 ix EDID to an Input or ALL inputs:
ALL PTP source inputs 1 - 4)
A Press the desired video resolution
EXAMPLE button (1080I / 1080P / 3D / 4K),
To switch source 2 to zone 4 you then select the desired audio format
INPUT
would press 4 in the output section (2.0CH / 5.1CH / 7.1CH), then select
1 2 3 4
(A) followed by pressing 2 in the Input the source input you want this EDID
section (B). information allocated to by pressing
ALL
B the INPUT 1 – 4 or the ALL button
ALL button: The all button selects
all the inputs or outputs in its B. C
 opy EDID of Output-X to an Input
1080I 1080P 3D 4K corresponding box. Example: (The “All” or ALL: Press the COPY but-ton then
button in the Output box selects all the select the OUTPUT you wish to copy
2.0CH 5.1CH 7.1CH COPY zones so all zones will change to what the EDID information from, then
source input is selected next) select the source input you want to
USER 1 USER 2 FN1 FN2 copy this EDID to by selecting the
PTP: This button will align all the zone INPUT 1-4 or the ALL button.
outputs with the like numbered source
EDID C. 
User defined EDID to an Input or
inputs. Example: Input 1 to output 1,
EDID
input 2 to output 2, etc ALL inputs: Press USER1 / USER2
button then select the source you
wish to assign this EDID to by select-
ing INPUT 1-4 or the ALL button

NOTE: THE BUTTON PRESS SEQUENCE SHOULD BE FINISHED IN 5 SECONDS,

OTHERWISE THE OPERATION IS DISCARDED

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EDID Control
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is a data structure that is used between a display and a source. This
data is used by the source to find out what audio and video resolutions are supported by the display then from this
information the source will discover what the best audio and video resolutions need to be outputted.
While the objective of EDID is to make connecting a digital display to a source a simple plug and play procedure
issues do arise when multiple displays or video matrix switching is introduced because of the increased number of
variables.
By pre-determining the video resolution and audio format of the source and display device you can reduce the time
need for EDID hand shaking thus making switching quicker and more reliable.

Configuration of Matrix EDID settings can be acheived in one of five ways:-

1  sing Matrix PC Software (See ‘Blustream Matrix Software Guide’ for further details available at www.
U
blustream.co.uk)

2  sing Matrix web browser interface (See ‘Blustream Web Browser Interface Guide’ for further details
U
available at www.blustream.co.uk )

3 Using Matrix Front Panel Buttons (For further details see page 7)

4 Using Supplied Blustream Matrix IR Remote Control (For further details see page 10)

5 Using dip-switches on the rear panel of the HMXL44 V2 Matrix. Please see below table for global EDID settings.
*Note - Once dip-switch settings have been made the HMXL44 V2 should be power cycled for settings to be
applied.

Global EDID settings DIP ON ▼/OFF▲ SWITCHING POSITIONS

3 2 1 0 EDID TYPE
OFF OFF OFF OFF 1080p/2.0
OFF OFF OFF ON 1080p/5.1
OFF OFF ON OFF 1080p/7.1
OFF OFF ON ON 1080i/2.0
OFF ON OFF OFF 1080i/5.1
OFF ON OFF ON 1080i/7.1
OFF ON ON OFF 1080p 3D/2.0
OFF ON ON ON 1080p 3D/5.1
ON OFF OFF OFF 1080p 3D/7.1
ON OFF OFF ON 4K/2.0
ON OFF ON OFF 4K/5.1
ON OFF ON ON 4K/7.1
ON ON OFF OFF DVI 1280x1024
ON ON OFF ON DVI 1920x1080
Dip-switch position ‘0’ = Off ON ON ON OFF DVI 1920x1200

Dip-switch position ‘1’ = On ON ON ON ON Copy Display EDID

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Audio Output Link to HDMI Zone Outputs
Example Schematic
HMXL44AB-V2 IR Receiver
Link to control device
IR Emitter
Link to source ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE
01 02 03 04
SOURCE 01

SOURCE 02

SOURCE 03

SOURCE 04
ZONE 01

ZONE 02

ZONE 03

ZONE 04
HMXL44AB-V2

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70m max
A B C D
Control Processor DISPLAY 1
1 2 3 4
A 12V POH
B HDMI
C RS232
MAXIMUM OF 4 SOURCES D IR
Receiver
in
HDBT RECEIVER
HEX70ED-Rx
out
DISPLAY 2
Cat 5/5e/6
Network Connection ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE
RS232
HDMI
01 02 03 04
Stereo Audio
IR Cable
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Specifications
• Video Input Connectors: 4x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female

• Video Output Connectors: 4x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female, 4x HDBaseT™ RJ45 connector

• Audio Output Connectors: 4x 3.5mm Analogue audio stereo jack

• RS-232 serial port: 1x DB-9, female & 4x 3-pin Phoenix connectors for RS-232 pass-through

• TCP/IP Control: 1x RJ45, female

• IR Input Ports: 5x 3.5mm stereo jack

• IR Output Ports: 4x 3.5mm mono jack

• Rack-Mountable: 1U rack height, rack ears included

• Dimensions (WxDxH): 438x235x43mm, without feet

• Shipping Weight: 2.7kg

• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

• Storage Temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)

• Power Supply: 1x 24v 3.5A DC

Package Contents:
• 1 x HMXL44AB V2

• 4 x HEX70ED-RX

• 1x Rack mounting kit for HMXL44AB V2

• 4 x Mounting kit for HEX70ED-RX

• 1 x 24V/3.5A power supply

• 1 x REM44 Remote control (additional remotes can be purchased separately)

• 4 x IRCAB IR control cable - 3.5mm-3.5mm cable

• 4 x IR emitters

• 5 x IR receivers

• 1 x User manual

Maintenance
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzene to clean this unit.

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RS232 and Telnet

RS232 and Telnet Commands
Commands
The Blustream HMXL44 V2 can be controlled via serial and TCP/IP. The following pages list all available serial commands for the
The Blustream
HMXL44-V2 HMXL44
Matrix. V2 can
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pin assignment andbeTCP/IP.
foundThe following
on page 05. pages list all available serial commands for the
HMXL44-V2 Matrix. Details of RS232 pin assignment can be found on page 05.
Commonly used Serial commands:
Commonly used Serial commands:
There are several commands that are commonly used for control and testing:-
There are several commands that are commonly used for control and testing:-
STATUS Status will give feedback on Matrix such as zones on, type of connection etc
STATUS Status will give feedback on Matrix such as zones on, type of connection etc
PON Power on
PON Power on
POFF Power off
POFF Power off
OUTxxON (xx is the zone number you wish to turn on)
OUTxxON (xx is the zone number you wish to turn on)
Example:- OUT01ON (This would turn output one back on)
Example:- OUT01ON (This would turn output one back on)
OUTxxFRyy (xx is the zone out, yy is the input)
OUTxxFRyy (xx is the zone out, yy is the input)
Example:- OUT01FR04 (This would switch output 1 to source input 4)
Example:- OUT01FR04 (This would switch output 1 to source input 4)

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RS232 Command Description

? Print Help Information

HELP Print Help Information

STATUS Print System Status And Port Status

PON Power On, System Run On Normal State

POFF Power Off, System Run On Power Save State

IRON/OFF Set System IR Control On Or Off

KEYON/OFF Set System KEY Control On Or Off

DBG ON/OFF Set Debug Mode On Or Off

BEEPON/OFF Set Onboard Beep On Or Off

RESET Reset System To Default Setting (Should Type “Yes” To Confirm, “No” To Discard)

OUTxxON/OFF Set OUTPUT:xx On Or Off

POHxxON/OFF Set POH OUTPUT:xx On Or Off (xx = 01 to 04 or 'ALL' for all outputs)

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RS232 and Telnet Commands (Continued)

RS232 Command Description

OUTxxFRyy Set OUTPUT:xx From INPUT:yy

Copy EDID from output (yy) to input (xx)
EDIDxxCPyy
Both yy & xx can be set individually (01-08) or as ALL (00)
Set Input:xx EDID To Default EDID:zz
xx=00: Select All INPUT Port
xx=[01...04]: Select One INPUT Port
yy=[01...02]: Select One OUTPUT Port
zz=00: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=01: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 5.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY
zz=02: HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 7.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=03: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 2CH PCM
EDIDxxDFzz zz=04: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 5.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY
zz=05: HDMI 1080i@60Hz, Audio 7.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=06: HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=07: HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 5.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY
zz=08: HDMI 1080p@60Hz/3D, Audio 7.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=09: HDMI 4K2K, Audio 2CH PCM
zz=10: HDMI 4K2K, Audio 5.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY
zz=11: HDMI 4K2K, Audio 7.1CH PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD
zz=12: DVI 1280x1024@60Hz, Audio None
zz=13: DVI 1920x1080@60Hz, Audio None
zz=14: DVI 1920x1200@60Hz, Audio None

MUTEmmTXyy Turn MUTE (mm = ON or OFF) on OUTPUT (yy = 01 to 04 or 00 for all outputs)
Set VOLUME level:xx on OUTPUT:yy
xx = 00…30: Set volume levels
VOLxxTXyy xx = +: Volume level increases
xx = -: Volume level decreases
yy = 00: Select ALL output ports
xx = 01 to 04: Select single output port

RESETDEF Restore factory settings

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4x4 Matrix IR Database

4X4 MATRIX PRODUCTS NEC IR: CUSTOMER CODE 1898 HEX IR
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
POWER 14 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
OUTPUT 1 09 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
OUTPUT 2 1D 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003f 0016 003f 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003f 0016 003f 0016 0016
OUTPUT 3 1F 0016 0016 0016 003f 0016 003f 0016 003f 0016 003f 0016 003f 0016 003f 0016 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003f 0016 003f 0016
003f 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
OUTPUT 4 0D 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
OUTPUT ALL 19 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
OUTPUT PTP 18 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
INPUT 1 50 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016
003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
INPUT 2 55 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016
003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
INPUT 3 48 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016
003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
INPUT 4 4A 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016
003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
INPUT ALL 5E 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016
003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
INPUT BACK 06 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
INPUT UP 05 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F
0016 003F 0016 0689

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4x4 Matrix IR Database

0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
1080i 18 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
1080P 44 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016
003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
3D 0F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
4K 51 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016
003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
2.0CH 0A 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
5.1CH 1E 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
7.1CH 0E 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
COPY 1A 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
USER 1 53 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016
003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
USER 2 52 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016
003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
USER 3 01 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F
0016 003F 0016 0689
0000 006D 0000 0022 0157 00AC 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016
0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
USER 4 45 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016
003F 0016 0016 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 0016 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 003F 0016 0016
0016 003F 0016 0689

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Blustream Web Browser Interface

The Blustream HMXL44 V2 matrix unit can be both controlled and configured using the in-built web-server.

The HMXL44 V2 Matrix must be connected to an active network router/switch and it is advised that the Matrix is
given a static IP address. You can configure the network settings of the Matrix using either the Web Browser Interface
(Blustream Matrix products are shipped with the network set to DHCP) or using the Blustream PC Configuration
Software (downloadable from the Blustream Drivers & Protocols link on the product web page).

For detailed instructions on using the Blustream Web Browser Interface please download the specific software
manual at the following link:
http://www.blustream.co.uk/HMXL44V2

Blustream PC Configuration Software

The Blustream HMXL44 matrix units can be configured using the Blustream matrix PC configuration software.

Please download the specific software and PC software manual at the following link:
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