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Matrix Switching System—User Manual
User Manual

Matrix Switcher

HDMI 8x8
HX-2388
V.2011HX2388.01
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  • Page 1: Matrix Switcher

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual User Manual Matrix Switcher HDMI 8x8 HX-2388 V.2011HX2388.01 Copyright and Trademarks: All rights reserved by C&C TECHNIC TAIWAN CO., LTD. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from the product manufacturer.

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual Before You Begin Follow all instructions marked on the device during using. Do not attempt to maintain the device by yourself, any faults, please contact your vendor. Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water. It is better to keep it in a dry environment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual Table of Contents 1.0 Matrix System Overview ......................4 1.0.1 Introduction ........................4 1.0.2 Packing ...........................5 2.0 Features .............................6 3.0 Specifications ..........................6 4.0 Device Installation........................7 5.0 Front/Rear Panels ........................7 5.0.1 Front Panel ........................7 5.0.2 Rear Panel ........................9 6.0 HDMI Matrix and Peripherals Connection ................11 6.0.1 Input/Output Connections ....................12 6.0.2 HDMI Matrix / Control Computer Connection............13 6.0.3 IR2 Connection ......................16...
  • Page 4 Matrix Switching System—User Manual HDMI-EP DIP Switch Settings .....................37 Input/Output Signal .......................39 Wiring Information & Coding....................39...

  • Page 5: Matrix System Overview

    1.0 Matrix System Overview 1.0.1 Introduction HX-2388 Matrix Switcher is high performance HDMI switching equipment combining with video and audio. It is used for input/output cross switching of image signals. Through 8 separated HDMI sources, you can also transmit images input separately to each multi-output equipments, thereby minimizing signal attenuation and ensuring high definition, integrating high fidelity graphics and audio signal output.

  • Page 6: Packing

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual 1.0.2 Packing HDMI Matrix Device RS-232 Communication Connecting Cable Power Cord IR BOX LAN Line Controller 2 pcs of AAA battery HDMI Matrix Software CD User Manual 2 Rack-Mount Bracket 6 Screws (for Brackets)

  • Page 7: Features

    Supports computer video up to 1920*1200 Supports HDTV up to 1080p EDID management (Copy from OUT port 1) 3.0 Specifications Function HX-2388 8 x HDMI Type A or RJ-45 Input Connector Output Connector 8 x HDMI Type A or RJ-45...

  • Page 8: Device Installation

    5.0 Front/Rear Panels 5.0.1 Front Panel Figure 5-1 HX-2388 Front Panel The Hx-2388 Matrix Switching System supports up to 8 Output/Input switching keys on the Front Panel allow you to switch signal quickly. There are four kinds of module combinations as below: Operation method No.
  • Page 9 EDID: FIX (fix mode) and TV1 (access the first output channel) selection key. FIX mode: The HX-2388 will supply a set of fixed EDID values to support up to only 1080P high performance TV. TV1 mode: The HX-2388 will access the EDID values of high performance TV that connected to the first output channel, and copy the EDID value to all the input channels so that the DVD player can support to all the HDTV.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    5.0.2 Rear Panel Figure 5-2 HX-2388 Rear Panel The HX-2388 supports up to 8 input/output connectors (HDMI Type A or RJ-45) on the rear panel, each female terminals form the signal input/output connectors. The HX-2388 signal input/output terminal channels are numbered from right to left as OUT1~4 / IN1~8 / OUT5~8 channels.
  • Page 11 Matrix Switching System—User Manual LAN Port: Use the RJ-45 connection cable to connect the Internet and the HDMI matrix device. The entire PC at the same network can control the HDMI matrix device through the LAN port. IN1~8: Depend on the built-in modules, HDMI matrix device Input Channels are connected to the DVDs or HDMI-LP, for more information please refers to Appendix A.

  • Page 12: Hdmi Matrix And Peripherals Connection

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual 6.0 HDMI Matrix and Peripherals Connection Figure 6-1 HDMI Matrix System Connections Use the HDMI-EP devices to extend the connection, please refers to the Appendix A.

  • Page 13: Input/Output Connections

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual 6.0.1 Input/Output Connections Use the HDMI connecting cable to connect the Input/Output serial port (No.1 ~ No.8) to the HDMI port of the DVD Player/HDTV or HDMI-EP. Figure 6-2 Input Connections Figure 6-3 Output Connections...

  • Page 14: Hdmi Matrix / Control Computer Connection

    RS-232 connection port for remote operation. Figure 6-4 (a) RS-232 and Control PC connection HX-2388 also supports a LAN port allows you to control the equipment device through PC Browser. Figure 6-4 (b) LAN port and Control PC Connection...
  • Page 15 Matrix Switching System—User Manual The RS-232 Leg functions are described as below: Pin No. Description Null Send Receive Null Ground Null Null Null Null Figure 6-5 Figure 6-5 (a)
  • Page 16 Matrix Switching System—User Manual Figure 6-5 (b) The Matrix RS-232 port is defined as DCE.

  • Page 17: Ir2 Connection

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual 6.0.3 IR2 Connection The HDMI matrix provides you an IR BOX for more convenient to react to the controller. Please connect the IR BOX to the IR2 port that is on the rear panel. Figure 6-6 IR Connection 6.0.4 Power connection Use the included power cord to connect from the power port on the rear panel of HDMI matrix device to the outlet.

  • Page 18: Matrix Application Software

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0 Matrix Application Software 7.0.1 Software Introduction The 《AV Matrix》 Matrix control software applies to different input/output matrixes. 7.0.1.1 Software Description The 《AV Matrix》 matrix testing software is an application tool developed for matrix testing and application. The software operation environment is as follows: Window98/2000/7/NT/XP/Vista/ operating systems 32M internal memory or above 10M hard disk space or above...

  • Page 19: Rs-232 Software Configuration

    The RS-232 main configuration screen is as below: Figure 7-1 RS-232 Software Configuration Screen HX-2388 is HDMI switching equipment; please select the Video check box before you begin to operate the software. HX-2388 Device ID is fixed at 0.

  • Page 20: Rs-232 Main Operation Interface

    Examples for Selecting Matrix Switching Functions: Example: Now there is an HX-2388 matrix having all the input/output ports properly connected to the equipment. If you want to set channel 1 input to channel 2, 3 and 4 output; channel 3 inputs to channel 1 output. There are 2 ways to implement the switching.
  • Page 21 Matrix Switching System—User Manual the Scan to research and update the device ID and Name. Options: Allows you to configure the Port number and Baud rate. Exit: Click this button to exit the configuration screen. Save: Click this button to save the connected combinations both output ports and input ports.

  • Page 22: Disconnect Function Keys

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0.2.2 Disconnect Function Keys Disable all the unused output ports. A specific example of operation is described as below: The present input and output relations are shown in Figure 7-2 below: Figure 7-2 First you have to disable the output ports including port 03、02、and 01. Step 1: First press down the output number keys 03, 02 and 01 to the right of the blue configuration area.

  • Page 23: Select All Output, Deselect All Output Switching Functions

    A specific example of operation is described below: Example: Now, you have an HX-2388 matrix with all input and output ports properly connected to the equipments. The needed input/output ports should be set to channel 1 input to all output-ports to output.

  • Page 24: Disconnect All Command

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0.2.4 Disconnect all Command Function Description: To disable all the switching functions. Press the “Disconnect all” key to disable all the connections of input and output ports. 7.0.2.5 RS-232 Memory Function Function Description: To store and retrieve the settings. Store Function Description: The Store Function saves all the present input/output switching relations to any Locations from #1 to #8 you desired.

  • Page 25: Options Function

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0.2.6 Options Function Activation Function: In the main configuration menu, select Options to prop up the Options Window as shown in Figure 7-6（a） Figure 7-6（a） Figure 7-6（b） Function Description: Linking Methods: In “Port number” select either COM1 port or COM2 port as shown in Figure 7-6 （...

  • Page 26: Lan Web Configuration

    Refresh: To refresh the values of the configuration screen. Any changed settings directly on the HX-2388 equipment will not respond to the AV Matrix operating interface, you have to click the Refresh button to refresh the configuration screen so that showing the changed values.

  • Page 27: Lan Main Operation Interface

    Refer to the main configuration screen as above, for the basic operation is described as below: Example: Now there is an HX-2388 matrix having all the input/output ports properly connected to the equipment. If you want to set channel 1 input to channel 2, 3 and 4 output;...

  • Page 28: Lan Memory Function

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0.3.2 LAN Memory Function Function Description: To store and retrieve the settings. Store Function Description (STO): The Store Function saves all the present input/output switching relations to any Locations from #1 to #8 you desired. A specific example of the Store Function is described below: Store the present input/output switching relations to Location #2.

  • Page 29: Lan Ip Function

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0.3.3 LAN IP Function Activation Function: In the main configuration menu, select Options button to prop up the Windows Internet Explorer dialog box, click “OK” to show the IP configuration screen as shown in Figure 7-11 Figure 7-13 In the Network Settings configuration, you can set the IP information by yourself (Fix IP) or click the Enable DHCP check box to get the IP from the DHCP (Float IP).

  • Page 30: Other Application

    When the Console List is empty, please pay attention to the location of switch 1 on the rear panel of Device is correctly. Then, click Scan to research the configured Device. For HX-2388 model, only have to make the Console down list value to “00”. Figure 7-14...

  • Page 31: Operation Examples

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual 8.0 Operation Examples Example 1: Switch the NO.1 input signal to the NO.2 output channel. LCD Display Operation 1. Press the NO.2 key of the output channel, then the input channel will begin to flicker. 2. Press the NO.1 key of the Input channel.
  • Page 32 Matrix Switching System—User Manual Example 3: Delete “All” settings. LCD Display Operation 1. Press the NO.2 key of the output channel, then the input channels will begin to flicker. 2. Press the NO.1 key of the Input channel. 3. Press the ALL key on the front panel, and then press the OFF key to cancel all the settings.
  • Page 33 Matrix Switching System—User Manual Example 4: “STO” and “RCL” functions. LCD Display Operation 1. Press the NO.2 key of the output channel, then the input channels will begin to flicker. 2. Press the NO.1 key of the Input channel. 3. Press the STO key on the front panel.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual 9.0 Troubleshooting 1. What to do if the HDMI matrix front panel keys switching not responsive? Answer: The HDMI matrix front panel keys employ scanning testing and require longer response time. Press the keys for 2 seconds and then release. This way, key switching will be responsive in operation.
  • Page 35 Matrix Switching System—User Manual Answer: It could be that the equipment power is not properly grounded. You must properly ground your equipment; otherwise product life can easily be shortened. 7. What to do if the LCD displays normally and the communication port has return code but no image output? Answer: (1) It could be that the output/input connectors got loosen.

  • Page 36: Appendix A Hdmi-Ep (Optional)

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual Appendix A HDMI-EP (Optional) The extension of HDMI video signal device is up to 60 meter away by using HDMI extender and two CAT.5 cables. HDMI extender is ideal for: Test bench facilities Data Center Help desks HDMI-LP HDMI-RP (Local)

  • Page 37: Hdmi-Ep Specifications

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual HDMI-EP Specifications Function HDMI-LP HDMI-RP 1 HDMI 2 RJ-45 Input Connector A-Type Female Female 1 HDMI 2 RJ-45 Output Connector A-Type Female Female Max. Resolution 1080p(12Bit) Cable Distance 60 m (Max.) Power Adapter (Min.) DC 5V Housing Metal Weight...

  • Page 38: Hdmi-Ep Dip Switch Settings

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual HDMI-EP DIP Switch Settings Local SW De-Emphasis De-Emphasis Pin1,Pin2 Level in mVpp Level in dB On, On 1200 On, Off Off, On Off, Off Pin3: Equalization On: Enables Off: Disables Remote SW EQ (dB) Pin1,Pin2,Pin3 On, On, On On, On, Off On, Off, On On, Off, Off...
  • Page 39 Matrix Switching System—User Manual Test Equipment: SONY KLV-40W300A DIGITAL VIDEO GENERATOR VG-859B HDMI Cable 1m x2 EIA640x480p@60 8Bit (Belden 1583A) Local SW Remote SW Cable Distance Pin1, Pin2, Pin1, Pin2, Pin3 Pin3 On, On, On Off, Off, Off EIA1280x720p@60 8Bit /EIA1920x1080i@60 8Bit (Belden 1583A) Local SW...

  • Page 40: Input/Output Signal

    Matrix Switching System—User Manual Input/Output Signal Pin # Signal Pin # Signal TMDS Data 2+ 11 TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data 2 Shield 12 TMDS Clock - TMDS Data 2- 13 CEC Reserved TMDS Data 1+ (N.C. on device) TMDS Data 1 Shield 15 SCL TMDS Data 1- 16 SDA...

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