BLUSTREAM MV41 4 Way Multiview HDMI Switcher User Guide

: June 27, 2024
: BLUSTREAM

Table of Contents

BLUSTREAM MV41 4 Way Multiview HDMI Switcher
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Introduction
FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Web-GUI Control
Multiview
Schematic
Specifications
Package Contents
FAQ
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

BLUSTREAM MV41 4 Way Multiview HDMI Switcher

Product Information

Specifications

Model : MV41
Power : 12V/3A DC
Input : HDMI, Optical S/PDIF, Analogue Audio
Output : HDMI, Optical S/PDIF, Analogue Audio
Control Ports: IR Control, RS-232, Trigger Port
Network Connectivity: TCP/IP Port
Resolution Support: Up to 4K UHD

Product Usage Instructions

Front Panel
The front panel of the MV41 includes various controls and indicators:

IR Receiver Window: Receives IR signals for remote control.
Power Status LED Indicator : Lights up when the device is powered.
Select Button: Press to switch between HDMI inputs (1 to 4) with input light confirmation.
Output LED Indicator : Shows if a display device is connected to the HDMI output.
Input LED Indicators: Display active HDMI inputs.
Multi-View Button: Toggle between multi-view modes.
Resolution Button: Change output resolutions.
Upgrade Port: Micro USB for firmware updates.

Rear Panel
The rear panel features various ports for connectivity:

TCP/IP Port: RJ45 for network control.
RS-232 Port: For RS-232 control.
IR Control Input: Connect to Blustream IR receiver for IR control.

Web-GUI Control
The MV41 comes with an in-built web-GUI for device control and configuration. Default login details:

Username: bloodstream
Password: 1234
Default IP Address: 192.168.0.200

Refer to the user manual for more information on using the web GUI.

Multiview
MV41 supports multiview functionality, allowing you to view multiple sources simultaneously. Contact support for further assistance.

Introduction

Our MV41 is an advanced 4×1 HDMI multi-view switcher. The MV41 allows up to 4 x HDMI 2.0 sources to be output to a single display at the same time, with pre-defined and customisable video layouts, and seamless switching. The MV41 also supports HDMI loop-through for all HDMI inputs allowing cascading of original source signals for further distribution.
The MV41 features 2ch PCM and Optical S/PDIF audio break, with third party control achievable from the web-GUI, TCP/IP, RS-232, IR remote control, of from the front panel buttons.
The multiple configuration and connectivity options make the MV41 suitable for both residential and commercial installations

FEATURES

Advanced 4 x HDMI input switch with multi-view HDMI output
Features 4 x HDMI loop out for integrating local displays or cascading to multiple devices
Supports PIP, PBP, POP, Dual, Triple and Quad-windows layouts with pre-defined and customisable configurations
Supports video down-scaling and HDR to SDR conversion on HDMI multi-view output
Supports HDMI 2.0 4K UHD 60Hz 4:4:4 18Gbps specification including HDR
Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA and 480i-4K
Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio transmission
HDMI audio breakout to analogue L/R audio, and optical digital outputs concurrently
Analogue L/R audio outputs support both balanced and unbalanced audio signals
Control via front panel, IR, RS-232, TCP/IP, web-GUI and 12v trigger
Supplied with Blustream 5v IR receiver and remote control
3rd party drivers available for major control brands
HDCP 2.3 compliant with advanced EDID management

OVERVIEW

Front Panel

IR Receiver Window
Power Status LED Indicator – Illuminates when the device is powered
Select button – press to toggle between HDMI inputs (1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 1…). Input light will flash 3 times to confirm switching function enabled / disabled
Output LED Indicator – Indicates if a display device is connected to the switches HDMI output
Input LED indicators – displays the HDMI inputs currently active
Multi-View Button – Press to toggle between multiview modes
Resolution Button – Press to toggle between output resolutions
Upgrade Port – Micro USB port for firmware updates
Rear Panel
TCP/IP Port – RJ45 connector for TCP/IP and web-GUI control of the device
RS-232 Port – 3-pin Phoenix connector for RS-232 control of the device
IR Control Input – 3.5mm stereo connector to connect to Blustream IR receiver for IR control of the device
HDMI Inputs – Connect to HDMI source devices
HDMI Loop Outputs – Connect to local HDMI devices, splits signal from corresponding HDMI input
HDMI Output – connect to local display device, Matrix, or Video over IP transmitter
Optical S/PDIF Output – De-embed digital audio from the selected HDMI input
Analogue Audio Left/Right Output – 5-pin Phoenix connector to de-embed balanced or unbalanced audio from the selected HDMI input. The source audio input must be PCM 2-channel audio for the analogue output to work.
Please note: the MV41 does not down-mix multi-channel audio signals
Trigger Port – See User Manual on the Blustream website for more information
EDID DIP switches – See User Manual on the Blustream website for more information
DC Power Port – Use supplied Blustream 12V/3A DC adaptor to power the device

Web-GUI Control

The MV41 features an in-built web-GUI which can be used for control and configuration of the device. By default the MV41 is set to DHCP however if a DHCP server (eg: network router) is not installed, the switch IP address will revert to the below details:

Default Username is : blustream
Default Password is: 1234
Default IP Address is: 192.168.0.200

Multiview

The MV41 provides advanced multi-view functionality to allow 4 x sources to be displayed simultaneously on 1 x HDMI display. The MV41’s web-GUI provides an easy to use interface to allow control of the multi-view functionality. It provides the following key functionality:

Drag and drop source devices (inputs) onto specific output windows
Pre-defined multi-view layouts and user configurable custom layouts
Selectable audio source from HDMI inputs
Auto-switching enable/disable

For more information on how to configure layouts and presets, please see User Manual on the Blustream website.

Schematic

Specifications

Video Input Connectors : 4 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female
Video Output Connectors: 5 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female
Audio Output Connectors: 1 x Optical (S/PDIF), 1 x 5-pin Phoenix connector TCP/IP Control: 1 x RJ45, female
RS-232 Port: 1 x 3-pin Phoenix connector
12v Trigger Port: 1 x 2-pin Phoenix connector
IR Input Ports: 1 x 3.5mm stereo jack
Firmware Upgrade: 1 x Micro-USB UART port
Dimensions (W x D x H): 265mm x 152mm x 30mm
Shipping Weight: 1.5kg
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: 12V/3A DC, screw connector

Package Contents

1 x MV41
1 x IR receiver
1 x IR remote control
1 x 5-pin phoenix connector
1 x 3-pin phoenix connector
1 x 2-pin phoenix connector
1 x 19” rack mounting kit
1 x Quick reference guide
1 x 12V/3A DC power supply

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:

this device may not cause interference, and
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.

FAQ

Q: How do I update the firmware of the MV41?
A: You can update the firmware by connecting a micro USB cable to the Upgrade Port on the front panel and following the instructions provided in the user manual.

Q: Can I control the MV41 remotely?
A: Yes, you can control the MV41 remotely using the web-GUI or through TCP/IP and RS-232 ports on the rear panel.