PhD Solutions MXC-U-P882-HDTL-PRO-KIT Installation Manual

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8X 10 H DB A S ET M A T R IX
I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E
MXC-U-P882-HDTL-PRO-KIT
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  • Page 1 8X 10 H DB A S ET M A T R IX I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E MXC-U-P882-HDTL-PRO-KIT P O W E R E D B Y...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read all instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment. Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment: • Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury. •...
  • Page 3: Manual Contents

    MA NUA L C ONTE NTS Cabling Advice Concept Wiring Guide Your Matrix Initial Setup Connect to the Web Interface Setting up the Matrix Without an Internet Connection Technical Specification Setting up CEC Third Party Control Drivers Troubleshooting Front Panel LED Values Technical Specifications Warranty Information IN THE BOX...
  • Page 4 C AB L IN G AD VICE WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF CABLE TO USE? You can use Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A or Cat7 with this system. The minimum cable standard for this system is Cat5e. Slightly greater distances may be achieved by using Cat6A, or slightly better still with Cat7, which has stricter shielding requirements and reduces potential cross talk between data pairs.
  • Page 5 C ONC EP T W IR IN G GU ID E BATHROOM STUDY BEDROOM 3 KITCHEN BATHROOM STUDY BEDROOM 3 KITCHEN INFRARED INFRARED IN & OUT IN & OUT...
  • Page 6 MXC-U-P882-HDTL-PRO IR Receiver and Transmitter Ports Use the supplied IR emitters to link the receivers to the relevant Infrared ports. LED indicators will light when connected correctly. In ports 1-8 send IR from the matrix to the sink and in ports numbered 9-10 send IR from the matrix to the active source for that port. HDBaseT Outputs - Connect your sink devices Connect the appropriate Cat5e or higher grade cable to each output, these cables should be attached to the receiver at the sink end (TV/amplifier etc)
  • Page 7: Initial Setup

    IN IT IA L S ET U P CONNECT SOURCE DEVICES Connect your source devices into the input ports using a High Speed HDMI cable or better (not supplied). It is recommended to connect devices from Input 1 to Input 8, although you can connect them in any order you wish. CONNECT SINKS Sink devices are connected to ports 1-8 via category cable (see cabling advice at the start of this guide) from the Output port to the supplied receivers.
  • Page 8 C ON N EC T TO T HE WE B IN TERFACE To setup your matrix you need to use the built in web interface. Firstly check your system is connected correctly by ensuring the network LED is lit green on the front of the matrix. The web interface can be accessed from any locally connected device via Wi-Fi or a fixed wire connection.
  • Page 9: Configuring Network Settings

    RENAMING A SOURCE DEVICE Click on the  display icon, enter a new name and click on Save Changes. This name is used by Voice Services when controlling specific sinks- be careful when naming these if you intend to use voice control to make sure they are pronounceable.
  • Page 10: Discovery Tool

    AC C E SS IN G T HE MAT RIX WIT HOUT AN INT ER NE T CONN ECTION While the matrix works best with an active internet connection it is possible to still configure and operate the system without one. However to configure the system from its defaults a local network connection is required. Normal operation of the CEC and IR control systems does not require any network connection, but IP based API control or Web based controlled does require a persistent network connection.
  • Page 11 SE TT IN G UP C EC Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is a built in technology within HDMI, widely supported in modern TVs, AVRs, Blu-Ray players and Media Centres. INTRODUCTION The matrix has built in support for all CEC implementations from different vendors, where possible we have included additional vendor specific support to maximise compatibility.
  • Page 12: 2 T Rou Bl Es Ho O T Ing

    T ROU BL ES HO O T ING Should you encounter installation difficulties or issues with device communication, the following checklist of common issues and causes should help resolve your issues. If you still continue to experience issues, please contact your place of purchase. NO OR POOR PICTURE QUALITY: •...
  • Page 13: System Health Led

    F RO N T P ANE L LE D VALUES SYSTEM HEALTH LED NETWORK LED: • Solid red - Powering on or fault found • Solid red - No network cable connected • Solid green - System healthy • Flashing yellow - Discovering IP address •...
  • Page 14 MA TR IX T E CHNICAL DATA Dimensions (WxHxD): 43 cm / 8.9 cm / 29.5 cm Material: Smooth textured powder coated steel Operating Temperature Range: 0 to +35°C (32 to +95°F) Operating Humidity Range: 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation) Power Supply: 1 x IEC C14 Inlet - 100-240V 4.0/2.0A 50/60Hz Power Consumption: Max 2Amps @ 240V Video Input: 8x HDMI...
  • Page 15: Warranty Information

    5. LIMITATION OF DAMAGES or a component incorporated within it is no longer available, PHD Solutions In addition to the above warranty disclaimers, in no event will PHD Solutions may replace the Product with a similar product of similar function, at PHD be liable for any consequential, incidental, exemplary, or special damages, Solutions’s sole discretion.
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