BLUSTREAM C44-KIT 4K HDMI and HDBaseT Matrix Kit User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: BLUSTREAM

BLUSTREAM C44-KIT 4K HDMI and HDBaseT Matrix Kit User Manual

BLUSTREAM C44-KIT 4K HDMI and HDBaseT Matrix Kit User
Manual

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your equipment.

Safety And Performance Notice
The transmission distances of HDMI over UTP cables are measured using TE CONNECTIVITY 1427071-6 EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) of cables is recommended for optimal performance.

To minimise interference of the unshielded twisted pairs in the CAT5e/6 cable do not run the HDBaseT / Cat5e/6/6a cabling with or in close parallel proximity to mains power cables.

Do not substitute or use any other power supply other than the enclosed unit, or a Bloodstream approved replacement.
Do not disassemble either the Transmitter or Receiver units for any reason. Doing so will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

Introduction

Our Contractor 4×4 HDBaseT™ Matrix offers unprecedented performance and value for the custom installation market. The C44-KIT is a 4K HDCP 2.2 matrix package, delivering HDMI, bi-directional IR and PoC up to lengths of 70m over a single CAT cable. The matrix also provides advanced features including simultaneous HDBaseT™ / HDMI on output 1 and a web browser interface module for control and configuration of the matrix. The C44-KIT is supplied with 4 x HEX70B receivers.

FEATURES:

Advanced HDBaseT™ technology offering uncompressed video and audio with zero latency
Features 4 x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to 4 x HDBaseT™ outputs
Output 1 features simultaneous HDMI and HDBaseT™ output
Extends HDMI up to a distance of 70m 1080p over single CAT cable
Supports 4K UHD video up to 40m (3840 x 2160 @30Hz 4:4:4, 4096 x 2160 @24Hz 4:4:4, and 4K @60Hz 4:2:0)
Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA and 480i-4K
Supports 3D signal display
Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD
Master Audio transmission
Web interface module for control and configuration of matrix
Supports bi-directional IR on all HDBaseT™ outputs
Supplied with Bloodstream IR receivers and emitters
Control via front panel, IR, RS-232, and TCP/IP
Supports PoC (Power over Cable) to power compatible HDBaseT™ receivers
3rd Party drivers available for all major home control brands
1U Design for 19″ rack mount integration – mounting kit included
Advanced EDID management
HDCP 2.2 compliant

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

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Panel

Power LED Indicator
IR Receiver Window
HDMI Output Selection Buttons 1-4 – Press to scroll through source inputs per HDMI output

Rear Panel

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Panel

IR Outputs 1 to 4 – 3.5mm stereo jack. Routed IR 5V emitter outputs for discrete source control
IR Inputs 1 to 4 – 3.5mm stereo jack. Sends 5V IR out to corresponding HDBaseT™ zones
HDMI Output 1 – Output for displays (Output linked to HDBaseT™ Output 1)
TCP/IP (RJ45) – Connect to LAN for TCP/IP control of matrix
RS-232 Port – For control of the Matrix from PC or third party control processor.
EDID Dip-switch – Used for global EDID settings
HDMI Inputs 1 to 4 – Connect HDMI sources
HDBT Outputs 1 to 4 – Output for displays
IR Extension Receiver Input –3.5mm stereo jack. 5V input for connection of a remote IR sensor or control processor for remote IR control of the matrix
Power Port – Use included 24V/3.5A DC adaptor to power the matrix switcher and HDBaseT™ receivers

Control Ports

The C44 Matrix main communication ports are located on the rear panel and includes the following connections:

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Ports

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)
D. IR Output (3.5mm mono jack) for routed IR control of source equipment*
E. IR Input (3.5mm stereo jack) for IR pass-through to the associated output HDBaseT Receiver*

*Note – Bloodstream products use 5V IR hardware. For further details please see page 8 `Infrared Distribution’ Blustream C44-KIT Matrix is supplied with all required 5V IR emitters and receivers

TCP/IP
The Blustream C44-KIT Matrix can be controlled via TCP/IP. For the full list of protocols please see ‘ RS-232 and Telnet Commands’ located at the rear of this manual. The C44-KIT Matrix features a built-in web browser user interface allowing control and configuration of the matrix. For further details please see page 17 Web Browser Interface’. AStraight-through’ RJ45 patch lead should be used.

RS-232 2-Way
The Blustream Matrix can be controlled via a 9-pin serial cable. For the full list of protocols please see ‘RS-232 and Telnet Commands’ located at the rear of this manual. Details of RS-232 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 orNull-modem’ type.

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Connections

Matrix HDBaseT™ Receiver Options

HEX70B-RX
HDBaseT™ receiver with 2-way IR pass-through. Supports distances up to 40m @ 4K and 70m @ 1080p. HDCP 2.2 compliant.

HDBaseT™ Input
HDMI Output
IR Output 3.5mm mono jack
IR Input 3.5mm stereo jack

Terminating 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 CAT cable MUST be a `straight’ (pin-to-pin) CAT cable and it is advised that this is wired to the T568B wiring 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 distribution 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 for 4K signal distribution. It is advised that using any method of patch panel, wall plate or join in the CAT cable is avoided as these will result in HDBaseT™ signal degradation. Blustream also recommend using the best quality RJ45 connectors possible.

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HDBaseT™ CAT Cable

Understanding The Matrix / Receiver HDBaseT™ Status Lights

The Blustream 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 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 matrix 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

Infrared 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 optional Blustream IRCAB cable for IR conversion.

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Distribution

Infrared Remote Control

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Remote Control

OUTPUT AND INPUT SELECTION

A. Select the zone OUTPUT you wish to change the source on (Numbers 1-4 correspond to the zone outputs 1-4).
B. Select the source INPUT you wish to change on the selected zone to (Numbers 1-4 corresponds to the source inputs 1-4).
C. Press PTP button If you wish to instantly mirror all inputs and outputs (Example – Input 1 to output 1, input 2 to output 2 etc).

EDID SET UP
The C44-KIT Matrix provides a comprehensive range of EDID settings. Below are three examples of how to deploy the desired EDID setting when using the supplied remote.

A. Fix EDID to an Input or ALL inputs: Press the desired video resolution button (1080i / 1080p / 3D / 4K), then select the desired audio format (2.0ch / 5.1ch / 7.1ch), then select the source input you want this EDID information allocated to by pressing the INPUT 14 or the ALL button.
B. Copy EDID of Output-X to an Input or ALL: Press the COPY button then select the OUTPUT you wish to copy the EDID information from, then select the source input you want to copy this EDID to by selecting the INPUT 1-4 or the ALL button.

NOTE: THE BUTTON PRESS SEQUENCE SHOULD BE FINISHED IN 3 SECONDS, OTHERWISE THE OPERATION IS DISCARDED.

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 achieved in one of the following ways:

Using the EDID dip-switches located on the rear of the Matrix
Using the Supplied Blustream Matrix IR Remote Control
Using the C44 Web browser interface (For further details see `Blustream Web GUI Manual’)

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Control

To manage EDID using the App or Web GUI, it is necessary to select the appropriate DIP switch selection on the matrix. Until the matrix EDID DIP switches have been assigned to ‘Software Controlled EDID’, the option to select individual EDID’s per input will remain greyed out within the software.

Example Schematic

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Schematic

Specifications

Video Input Connectors: 4 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female, locking
Video Output Connectors: 1 x HDMI Type A, 4 x HDBaseT™ RJ45 connector
RS-232 Serial Port: 1 x DB 9 connector
TCP/IP Control: 1 x RJ45, female
IR Input Ports: 5 x 3.5mm stereo jack
IR Output Ports: 4 x 3.5mm mono jack
Dimensions (W x H x D): 438mm x 212mm x 52mm
Case Dimensions (W x H x D): 438mm x 202mm x 44mm
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: 1 x 24V DC/3.5A
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Package Contents

1 x C44 Matrix
4 x HEX70B-RX Receivers
1 x Rack Mounting Kit
4 x Mounting Kits for HEX70B-RX
1 x 24V/3.5A Power Supply
1 x Remote Control
5 x IRR Blustream 5V IR Receiver
4 x IRE1 Blustream 5V IR Emitters
1 x Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance

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

RS-232 and Telnet Commands

The Blustream C44-KIT can be controlled via serial and TCP/IP. The following pages list all available serial commands for the C44-KIT matrix. Details of RS-232 pin assignment can be found on page 5.

Commonly Used Serial Commands

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
PON Power on
POFF Power off
OUTxxON (xx is the zone number you wish to turn on)
Example: OUT01ON (This would turn output one back on)
OUTxxFRyy (xx is the zone out, yy is the input)
Example: OUT01FR04 (This would switch output 1 to source input 4)

Common Mistakes

Carriage return Some programs do not require the carriage return where as other will not work unless sent directly after the string. In the case of some Terminal software the token is used to execute a carriage return. Depending on the program you are using this token maybe different. Some other examples that other control systems deploy include r or 0D (in hex)
Spaces Blustream commands do not require space between commands unless specified. There may be some programs that require spacing in order to work. – How the string should look is as follows OUT01ON – How the string may look if spaces are required: OUT{Space}01{Space}ON
Baud rate or other serial protocol settings not correct – please see Page 5 for matrix settings

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Infrared Commands

4×4 Matrix IR Database

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Database

Blustream Web Browser Interface

The Blustream C44-KIT matrix unit can be both controlled and configured using the in-built web-server.

The C44-KIT 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). If a router is not present and no IP address is assigned to the matrix, the default IP address of the matrix will be 192.168.0.200.

For detailed instructions on using the Blustream Web Browser Interface please download the specific software manual.

Blustream PC Configuration Software

The Blustream C44-KIT matrix units can be configured using the Blustream matrix PC configuration software.
Please download the specific software and PC software manual.

Certifications

FCC Notice
This equipment 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 residential installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION – changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

Installer Notes
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