AVGear AVG-DMMS88A User Manual

Digital matrix switcher 8x8 with audio

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AVG-DMMS88A
DMMS88A is a high-performance 8x8
video and audio modular matrix switcher.
Features
Modular chassis with configurable
I/O slots, ranging from 4x4 to 8x8.
Various I/O cards, includes HDMI,
HDBaseT, SD/HD/3G-SDI, DVI and
VGA cards (Compatible with YUV,
YC & CVBS.) to configure any
matrix.
True cross-point switching, any
input to any output, regardless of
signal format.
Support for HDMI1.4a, and 3D.
Integrated HDBaseT technology.
Controllable via front panel buttons,
RS232 & optional TCP/IP, also
compatible with 3rd party
controllers.
HDCP compliant

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  • Page 1 AVG-DMMS88A Features Modular chassis with configurable I/O slots, ranging from 4x4 to 8x8. Various I/O cards, includes HDMI, HDBaseT, SD/HD/3G-SDI, DVI and VGA cards (Compatible with YUV, YC & CVBS.) to configure any matrix. True cross-point switching, any input to any output, regardless of signal format.
  • Page 2 AVG-DMMS88A PLEASE READ THIS PRODUCT MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual is only for operation instruction only, and not to be used in a maintenance capacity. The functions described in this version are current as at March 2015. Any changes of functions and operational parameters will be updated in future manual versions.
  • Page 3 AVG-DMMS88A SAFETY OPERATION GUIDE In order to guarantee the reliable operation of the equipment and safety of the user, please abide by the following procedures in installation, use and maintenance: 1. The system must be earthed properly. Please do not use two blade plugs and ensure the alternating power supply ranges from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz to 60Hz.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4I-TP & 4O-TP ............. …………….3.2.7 4I-UH & 4O-UH ............…….………..3.2.8 4I-UF & 4O-UF ............…….………..3.2.9 4I-BT & 4O-BT ............…….………3.2.10 AU88 Stereo Audio (AVG-DMMS88A only) ....…….………3.2.11 Connecting .......................4 Connection Diagram ..................4.1 Application ....................4.2 Usage Precautions ..................4.3 Operation ........................
  • Page 5 4I-VG & 4O-VG ................6.2.3 4I-VA ....................6.2.4 4I-SD & 4O-SD ................6.2.5 4I-TP & 4O-TP ................6.2.6 4I-UH & 4O-UH ................6.2.7 4I-UF & 4O-UF ................6.2.8 4I-BT & 4O-BT ................6.2.9 AU88 (AVG-AVG-DMMS88A only) ..........6.2.10 Troubleshooting & Maintenance ................7...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    IP port for TCP/IP control, allowing it to be easily controlled by third-party devices. With its flexible design, the AVG-DMMS88A can be used for different projects allowing the design to scale to suit the solution. The AVG-DMMS88A is designed to suit multimedia conferencing rooms, control rooms, television broadcast control rooms, shopping centers etc.
  • Page 7: Mmx Signal Card (Changeable Cards)

    AVG-DMMS88A 1.2. MMX Signal Cards (changeable cards) To suit different configurations and users, the AVG-DMMS88A cards are classified into the following models. Input Cards: Specifications Models Inputs Signal Format 4I-HD HDMI 4I-DV 4I-DS DVI, HDMI, VGA, AV, YPbPr 4I-VG 4I-VA VGA &...
  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    AVG-DMMS88A 2. What’s in the Box 1 x AVG-DMMS88A 1 x Power Cord 1 x IR remote (Battery is not included) 4 x Plastic cushions User Manual...
  • Page 9: Unit Description

    AVG-DMMS88A 3. Unit Description 3.1. AVG-DMMS88A 3.1.1. Front Panel Front Panel of DMMS88A Name Description ① IR sensor, receive IR signal sent from IR remote. Power ② Illuminate red once powered on. Indicator ③ Display real-time operation status. Screen Buttons for input channels with green back-light indicating, ④...
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    TCP/IP (Optional) Used for TCP/IP control port. Note: There are only 2 input and 2 output slots for AVG-DMMS88A, which enables only 2 input cards and 2 output cards to be installed. The input/output cards can be changed based on your requests and supports hot plug and play.
  • Page 11: Changeable Cards

    AVG-DMMS88A 3.2. Changeable Cards AVG-DMMS88A supports expansion through various changeable input/ output signal cards including DVI, HDMI, VGA, twisted pair, SDI etc. Here is a brief introduction to the changeable cards. 3.2.1. 4I-DV & 4O-DV DVI signal card. (Please check the specification from 6.2.1) It is fully compatible with HDMI1.3 and HDCP, but does not support a DV analog...
  • Page 12: Ds& 4O

    AVG-DMMS88A 3.2.2. 4I-DS& 4O-DS Seamless DVI signal card. (Please check the specification from 6.2.2) It is fully compatible with HDMI1.3 and HDCP 1.2, and supports seamless transmission for high-definition DVI, HDMI, VGA, AV, YPbPr signals. It can automatically identify the format of the input signal, and the output resolution can be adjusted.
  • Page 13: Hd & 4O

    AVG-DMMS88A 3.2.3. 4I-HD & 4O-HD HDMI signal card. (Please check the specification from 6.2.3) It has embedded EDID management technology, supporting DDC. It is also compatible with DVI signal (HDCP required). 4I-HD: Input card, maximum four input signals. Input signals can pass to output device through 4O-HD, or pass through other types of output cards.
  • Page 14: Vg & 4O

    AVG-DMMS88A 3.2.4. 4I-VG & 4O-VG VGA signal card. (Please check the specification from 6.2.4) Scale all inputs to 1080p. Compatible with C-Video, YUV, YC (Factory preset function). The bandwidth is up to 350MHz (-3dB); Supporting RGBHV, RGsB, RGBS, RsGsBs, YUV, YC and Composite video.
  • Page 15: Sd & 4O

    AVG-DMMS88A Connect the devices via VGA converting cable as shown below: Connect with Component Video (YPbPr) Source Connect with Composite Video (C-VIDEO) Source 3.2.5. 4I-VA VGA signal card. (Please check the specification from 6.2.5) Scale all inputs to 1080p. Compatible with C-Video, YUV, YC (Factory preset function).
  • Page 16: Tp & 4O

    AVG-DMMS88A 4O-SD: Output card, maximum four output signals, output signals from 4I-SD, or other types of input cards. The BNC connector is shown as the figure below: Tip (+) Sleeve ( ) BNC Connector 3.2.7. 4I-TP & 4O-TP Twisted pair card (HDMI/DVI extender). (Please check the specification from 6.2.7) Supports HDTV, compatible with HDMI1.4a and HDCP...
  • Page 17: Uh & 4O

    AVG-DMMS88A Pin layout of the RJ45 connectors: Two different connection standards can be chose; the connectors of the same cable should use the same standard. TIA/EIA T568A TIA/EIA T568B Cable Color Cable Color green white orange white green orange orange white...
  • Page 18: Uf & 4O

    AVG-DMMS88A 3.2.9. 4I-UF & 4O-UF 4K optical signal card. (Please check the specification from 6.2.9) Supports hot-plugging; High bandwidth: 10.2Gbps; Compliant with HDMI 1.4, capable to transmit 4K×2K& 1080P 3D (max) signals; Support multi-mode transmission up to 300m. 4I-UF: Input card with indicators, maximum four input signal, and corresponding indicator illuminates green when there is input signal.
  • Page 19: Au88 Stereo Audio (Avg-Dmms88A Only)

    4O-BT: Output card, maximum output four HDBT signal, output signals from 4I-BT, or other kinds of input cards, need to work with HDBT receiver (e.g. HD300). 3.2.11. AU88 Stereo Audio (AVG-DMMS88A only) 8x8 stereo audio cross point switching card. (Please check the specification from 6.2.11) It supports balanced/unbalanced audio within the same connector.
  • Page 20: Connecting

    AVG-DMMS88A 4. Connecting 4.1. Connection Diagram 4.2. Application DMM series due to its scalability is perfect for applications such as radio & television, multi-media meeting rooms, big screen displays, television, education and command & control centers etc. 4.3. Usage Precautions 1.
  • Page 21: Operation

    AVG-DMMS88A 5. Operation 5.1. Front Panel Button Control Users can control the AVG-DMMS88A conveniently with its front panel buttons. Here is a brief operation guide to front panel buttons. Format: “Input Channel” + “Switch Mode” +“Output Channel” Notes: 1. “Switch Mode”: Audio & Video synchronous (AV) or separate switching mode (Audio/ Video) 2.
  • Page 22: Ir Remote Control

    5.3. RS232 Control 5.3.1. Connection of RS232 Communication Port As well as the front control panel and IR remote, the AVG-DMMS88A can be controlled by a 3rd party control system through the Ethernet control or via the RS- 232 communication port.
  • Page 23: Rs232 Communication Commands

    AVG-DMMS88A When the AVG-DMMS88A connects to the RS232 port of a computer with control software, users can control it by that computer. To control the switcher, users will need to use RS232 control software either directly or voa a 3 Party Controller.
  • Page 24 AVG-DMMS88A Type Command Description /V00. Query the version of backboard software. Upgrade built-in EDID data. Supports 6 types of EDID data (see Note 6). When the switcher gets the UpgradeIntEDID[x]. command, it will show a message to send EDID file (.bin file).
  • Page 25 AVG-DMMS88A Type Command Description USER/I/[x]:0629%; Set the resolution of output [x] to 1920X1080@60Hz. 4I-DS USER/I/[x]:02xx%; Set the brightness of input [x] to xx, xx=00~99. USER/I/[x]:03xx%; Set the contrast of input [x] to xx, xx=00~99. USER/I/[x]:04xx%; Set the saturation of input [x] to xx, xx=00~99.
  • Page 26 4. Type the command carefully, it is case-sensitive. 5. Commands pertaining to EDID only available for signal cards that support EDID management. 6. AVG-DMMS88A boasts 6 in-built EDID data selections, the chart below illustrates the detailed information: Detailed Information 1080p 2D 5.1CH 1080p 2D 2.0CH...
  • Page 27 AVG-DMMS88A 8. Switch signal: [x1] B[x2]. Example: “1B2,3,5.” to transfer signal from input1 to output No. 2,3 & 5. 9. Query the input channel connected to the output channel [x]: Status[x]. Example: Send “Status2.” to inquire the input channel to the output 2.
  • Page 28: Tcp/Ip Control (Optional)

    Port is 4001. IP & Gateway can be changed as you need, Serial Port cannot be changed. Controlled by Single PC Connect a computer to the TP port of the AVG-DMMS88A, and set its IP address and gateway to the same IP subnet as the default IP of the AVG-DMMS88A (192.168.0.178).
  • Page 29: Tcp/Ip Settings

    AVG-DMMS88A Step 1. Connect the TCP/IP port of the AVG-DMMS88A to Ethernet port of PC with twisted pair. Step 2. Set the PC’s IP address and gateway to the same IP section as the AVG-DMMS88A. Do please remember the PC’s original IP address and gateway.
  • Page 30 AVG-DMMS88A Step 5. Change IP/Serial Port. Change IP a. Select the tab “system info”, and then you are able to change the IP. b. Press the button Apply to save your settings. Then the PC(s) in this LAN (connected with this router) will be able to control the matrix switcher.
  • Page 31: Main Unit

    AVG-DMMS88A 6. Specifications 6.1. Main Unit Control Parts RS232, 9- female 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 Serial Control Port Configurations D connector = GND Front Panel Installation Rack mountable Buttons Control Options TCP/IP control General 100VAC ~ Power...
  • Page 32 AVG-DMMS88A Supports Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) and EDID and DDC Display Data Channel (DDC) data using DVI and HDMI standards. EDID and DDC signals are actively buffered. HDCP Compliant with HDCP using DVI and HDMI 1.3 standards 6.2.2. 4I-HD & 4O-HD...
  • Page 33 AVG-DMMS88A General YPbPr:170MHz; Gain 0 dB Bandwidth C-video:150MHz; VGA:170MHz VGA-UXGA, RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component Video Signal video, S-video& composite video Switching Speed 200ns (Max.) Crosstalk <-50dB@5MHz 6.2.5. 4I-SD & 4O-SD Input Output Input 4 SDI Output 4 SDI Input Connector...
  • Page 34 AVG-DMMS88A < 0.005%@1KHz Min. ~ Max. Level < 0.3V ~ 1.45Vp-p Support HDMI1.4a Differential Phase ±10° HDMI Standard and HDCP Error @135MHz_100M 6.2.7. 4I-UH & 4O-UH Input Video Input Audio Input Input 4 HDMI Input 4 Analog 3.5mm pluggable Input Connector...
  • Page 35 AVG-DMMS88A Reference Work Temperature 0 ~ 55ºC 10% ~ 90% Humidity Optical Fiber Mode Connector LC connector Resolution Up to 4Kx2K Transmission 300m (OM3 Multi-Mode Fiber Cable) Distance Data Rate 10.2Gbit/s 6.2.9. 4I-BT & 4O-BT Input Video Input Audio Input...
  • Page 36: Au88 (Avg-Avg-Dmms88A Only)

    AVG-DMMS88A EDID& HDCP Compliant with HDCP 1.4; Support manual EDID Management management 6.2.10. AU88 (AVG-DMMS88A only) Input Output Input 8 stereo Output 8 stereo 3.5 mm captive 3.5 mm captive Input Connector screw connectors, Output Connector screw connectors, 5 pole...
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    AVG-DMMS88A 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions Poor quality connection Replace with a high cable. quality cable. Output image is ghosting. Improper image setting of Adjust corresponding the display. image settings. Output image with color Reconnect the displayer loss or no video signal Failed connection.

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