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MX-HDBASE8X8-4K
4K HDBaseT 8X8 Matrix Switcher
Drive the Distance with 4K Ultra HD to 8 outputs, De-embed audio, IR &
RS-232
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Version: MX-HDBASE8X8-4K_2016V1.1

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  • Page 1 MX-HDBASE8X8-4K 4K HDBaseT 8X8 Matrix Switcher Drive the Distance with 4K Ultra HD to 8 outputs, De-embed audio, IR & RS-232 All Rights Reserved Version: MX-HDBASE8X8-4K_2016V1.1...
  • Page 2 All product function is valid till 2017-9-2. KanexPro Trademarks KanexPro Product model and Logo are trademarks. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without prior written consent.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    KANEXPRO MX-HDBASE8X8-4K SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To insure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference.  Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    KANEXPRO MX-HDBASE8X8-4K Contents 1. Introduction ......................... 1 1.1 Introduction to the MX-HDBASE8X8-4K ............1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.3 Package List ...................... 2 2. Product Description ....................3 2.1 Front Panel ......................3 2.2 Rear Panel ......................3 3. System Connection ..................... 5 3.1 System Applications ..................
  • Page 5 KANEXPRO MX-HDBASE8X8-4K 4.3.5 Basic Settings ..................17 4.3.6 RS232 Communication Commands ............19 4.4 TCP/IP Control....................25 4.4.1 Control Modes ..................26 4.4.2 GUI for TCP/IP control ................27 4.4.3 GUI Update.................... 30 4.5 Firmware Update via USB ................30 5.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the MX-HDBASE8X8-4K The KanexPro MX-HDBASE8X8-4K matrix switcher is a professional 8 HDMI input to 8 HDBaseT output switch with 4 HDMI mirrored outputs designed for routing 4K/60 Hz applications supporting HDCP 2.2. For proficient audio capabilities, it includes 6 stereo audios and 6 digital coax outputs for de-embedding to analog audio and HDMI digital audio respectively.

  • Page 7: Package List

    19" (1U) rack-mountable steel enclosure  External International power supply (100V-240V AC,50/60Hz) 1.3 Package List  1 x MX-HDBASE8X8-4K  2 x Mounting ears (6 x Screws)  1 x RS232 cable  1 x IR Receiver  4 x Plastic cushions (4 x Black Screws) ...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    2. Product Description 2.1 Front Panel Name Description Firmware Micro USB port for firmware updating ① Power Illuminate red when power on; light yellow in standby mode ② Indicator In-built IR sensor, receive IR signals sent from IR remote. ③ LCD Screen Display real-time operation status.
  • Page 9 IR OUT IR OUT IR OUT IR OUT IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN RS232 AUDIO RS232 AUDIO RS232 AUDIO RS232 AUDIO RS232 AUDIO RS232 AUDIO RS232 AUDIO RS232 AUDIO HDCP2.2 INPUT INPUT...

  • Page 10: System Connection

    3. System Connection 3.1 System Applications As its good performance in control and transmission, the MX-HDBASE8X8-4K can be widely used in computer realm, monitoring, large screen displaying, conference system, television education and bank securities institutions etc.

  • Page 11: Connection Procedure

    MX-HDBASE8X8-4K or far-end receivers. RS232 signal can be transmitted bi- directionally between MX-HDBASE8X8-4K and far-end receivers. 7) MX-HDBASE8X8-4K can collect IR signal sent by the included IR remote via its built-in IR sensor or through external IR receiver connected to the IR IN/ IR EYE/ IR...

  • Page 12: Connection With Hdbase70Poer

    ALL IN port. The IR signal can be transmitted bi-directionally between MX- HDBASE8X8-4K and far-end receivers. 8) Connect a DC 24V power adapter and the MX-HDBASE8X8-4K. Note: Connect HDBT ports of MX-HDBASE8X8-4K and far-end receiver with straight- through cable. IR receivers connected to IR IN& IR ALL IN should be with carrier. If not, send command %0900.

  • Page 13: System Operations

    4. System Operations 4.1 Front Panel Button Control MX-HDBASE8X8-4K provides with convenient front panel button control. Here we make a brief introduction to the system operations. 4.1.1 Switching I/O connection To convert one input to an output: Operation: “input”+“output”+“ENTER” Example: input 1 to output 2 Note: In default status, 4 IR OUT sockets correspond with 4 HDMI INPUTS.
  • Page 14 devices. It can be controlled via EDID learning and EDID invoking. EDID Learning (from output): One input port learns the EDID data of one output port  Operation: Press “EDID”, “INPUTS”+“OUTPUTS”+“ENTER”. Example: Input 2 learns EDID data from output 4 ...

  • Page 15: Inquiry

    + “OUTPUTS” + “ENTER”. Example: Set the EDID data of INPUT 2 to the forth type of embedded EDID data: Press (hold for 3 seconds) to switch to the 4th EDID data Note: If the conversion is successful, indicators of the pressed buttons will blink green for three times at normal speed;...

  • Page 16: Clear Operation

    “ENTER” to carry it on. When you press it, the matrix will return to the previous status. 4.2 IR Control By using IR & HDBaseT transmission technology, the MX-HDBASE8X8-4K has some functions as follows: 1) Control far-end output device from local.

  • Page 17: Force Carrier

     1 to 1: (through IR IN) Connect an IR receiver with IR carrier to the IR IN port of MX-HDBASE8X8-4K; users can control far-end output displayer via its IR remote from local.

  • Page 18: Control Local Device Remotely

    Note: The IR receiver connected to IR IN must be with IR carrier  1 to All: (through IR ALL IN) Connect an IR receiver to the IR ALL IN port of MX-HDBASE8X8-4K, the IR signal received from IR ALL IN port will be transmitted to all the 8 connected far-end HDBT receivers.
  • Page 19  1 to 1: Connect an IR receiver to IR IN on far-end HDBT receiver, and an IR Emitter to IR OUT port of the switcher. Use the IR Remote of local source to control the device remotely. See below: TPHD402PR IR Emitter IR Remote...

  • Page 20: Rs232 Control

    4.3 RS232 Control 4.3.1 Connection with RS232 Communication Port Except the front control panel, the MX-HDBASE8X8-4K can be controlled by far-end control system through the RS232 communication port. This RS232 communication port is a female 9-pin D connector. The definition of its pins is listed in the table below.

  • Page 21: Control Through 3-Pin Rs232 Port

     Control 3 party: send command: “/+[Y]/[X]:******.” (Refer to for detailed information.) 4.3.3 Control through 3-pin RS232 port  Control 3rd party device from local Connect the RS232 (3-pin pluggable terminal block) port in any zone to PC, and connect the controlled RS232 device (3rd party device) to the corresponding (same zone as PC) receiver, see below: TPHD402PR 3rd party...

  • Page 22: Installation/Uninstallation Of Rs232 Control Software

     Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 4.3.5 Basic Settings Firstly, connect MX-HDBASE8X8-4K with an input device and an output device. Then, connect it with a computer which is installed with RS232 control software. Double-click the software icon to run this software.
  • Page 23 The interface of the control software is showed as below: Parameter Configuration area Monitoring area, indicates Monitoring area, indicates whether the command whether the command sent works. sent works. Command Sending area Command Sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, baud rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, only then will you be able to send command in Command Sending Area.

  • Page 24: Rs232 Communication Commands

    4.3.6 RS232 Communication Commands Note: 1) Please disconnect all the twisted pairs before sending command EDIDUpgrade[X]. 2) In above commands, “[”and “]” are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be typed in actual operation. 3) Please remember to end the commands with the ending symbols “.” and “;”. 4) Type the command carefully, it is case-sensitive.
  • Page 25 Command Function Feedback Example Transfer signals from the input channel [x] [x]All. X To All. (X=1~8) to all output channels Transfer input signals All#. corresponding output channels All Through. respectively like 1->1, 2->2… All$. Switch off all the output channels. All Closed.
  • Page 26 Command Function Feedback Example Enter standby mode. (Do not cut off the power supply to HDBaseT receivers, STANDBY. STANDBY press other buttons or send other commands to start.) HDCP management command. [Y] is for input (value: I) or output (value: O);...
  • Page 27 Command Function Feedback Example Set communication between PC and HDBaseT receiver. ① Y is for RS232 port (connect with RS232 port of HDBaseT receiver) a. Y = 1~8, send this command to the corresponding HDBaseT receiver to control far-end device. b.
  • Page 28 Command Function Feedback Example Upgrade EDID data via the RS232 port. [x] is the input port, when the value of X is 9, it means to upgrade all input ports. When switcher receives EDIDUpgrade Please send the EDID command, it will show a message to [x].
  • Page 29 Command Function Feedback Example Check the command sent by port 4 when Port 4:data when %9954. PWON. PWON Check the command sent by port 5 when Port 5:data when %9955. PWON. PWON Check the command sent by port 6 when Port 6:data when...

  • Page 30: Tcp/Ip Control

    MX-HDBASE8X8-4K boasts option TCP/IP port for IP control. Default settings: IP: 192.168.0.178; Subnet Mast: 255.255.255.0; Gateway: 192.168.0.1; Serial Port: 4001. IP& gateway can be changed as you need, Serial Port cannot be changed. Connect the Ethernet port of control device and TCP/IP port of MX-HDBASE8X8-4K,...

  • Page 31: Control Modes

    MX-HDBASE8X8-4K can be controlled by PC without Ethernet access or PC(s) within a LAN.  Controlled by PC Connect a computer to the TCP/IP port of the MX-HDBASE8X8-4K, and set its network segment to the same as the MX-HDBASE8X8-4K’s. Same network...

  • Page 32: Gui For Tcp/Ip Control

    Router TCP IP Port Follow these steps to connect the devices: Step1. Connect the TCP/IP port of the MX-HDBASE8X8-4K to Ethernet port of PC with twisted pair. Step2. Set the PC’s network segment to the same as the MX-HDBASE8X8-4K’s. Do please remember the PC’s original network segment.
  • Page 33 Main: Interface shown after logging in, provide intuitive I/O connection switching. See the screenshot below: The button matrix displays every possible connection between every input and output, users can carry on the connections by clicking corresponding button. Buttons 1~9 at the right-bottom corner provides quick saving and recall for overall connection status.
  • Page 34 Configuration: Set HDCP Compliance status for every input, and manage EDID. See the screenshot below: Network: Inquire and configure network settings including MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway Note: Log in as user access main interface only.

  • Page 35: Gui Update

    Select the desired update file and press Apply, it will start upgrading then. 4.5 Firmware Update via USB MX-HDBASE8X8-4K boasts a USB port for online firmware upgrade on the front panel. Follow these steps to upgrade firmware: Step1. Copy the upgrade software and the latest upgrade file (.bin) to PC.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    5. Specifications Video Input Video Output 4 HDMI Input 8 HDMI Output 8 HDBaseT Female HDMI Input Output Female HDMI Female RJ45(with LED Connector Connector indicators) Input Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V Output Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V Output Differential) 100Ω ( Impedance Input 100Ω...

  • Page 37: Panel Drawing

    1 TCP/IP (female RJ45) 1 RS232 (9 pin female) 8 RS232s (3-pin pluggable terminal blocks) In-built IR sensor, RS232 IR Control 9 pin female Extended IR receiver Control TCP/IP Works with In-built web GUI Control General Power Power 100V~240V AC 110W (full load) Supply Consumption...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    5. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables not be connected correctly connected correctly Color losing or no video or it may be broken. and in working condition. signal output Make sure the connection Fail or loose connection is good Check with oscilloscope or...
  • Page 39 Change for another HDMI EDID management does The HDMI cable is broken cable which is in good not work normally at the output end. working condition. Switch again. Manage the EDID data display does manually make There is a blank screen on support the resolution of resolution video...

  • Page 40: After-Sales Service

     Product version and name.  Detailed failure situations.  The formation of the cases. Remarks: For any questions or problems, please try to get help from your local AV dealer, distributor or contact us at: support@kanexpro.com KANEXPRO...

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