Lightware MMX8x4-HT420M Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

MMX8x4-HT420M
Important Safety Instructions
Please read and keep the information in the attached safety instructions supplied with the
product before you start using the device.
Introduction
MMX8x4-HT420M is a standalone matrix switcher specifically designed for conference room
environments. It has eight video inputs (4x HDMI, 4x TPS) and four video outputs (2x HDMI 2x
TPS). 4K / UHD (30Hz RGB 4:4:4 or 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0), 3D capabilities and HDCP are fully
supported. MMX8x4-HT420M has a dedicated Special Audio Input block with input ports for
microphone and line-in. The built-in sound mixer allows free mixing of the audio signals from
the de-embedded HDMI, the microphone or the line-in.
Box Contents
Safety and warranty info,
Matrix unit
Quick Start Guide
Phoenix Combicon 2-pole
Phoenix Combicon 3-pole
IEC power connector
connector (4x)
connector (3x)
Infrared emitter unit
with Phoenix Combicon
Phoenix Combicon 5-pole Phoenix Combicon 8-pole
2-pole connector (2x)
connector (4x) connector (1x)
LAN straight-through
cable, CAT5e type, LAN cross-link cable,
Infrared emitter unit with
0.25m length (2x) CAT5e type, 3m length
Jack connector (4x)
Compatible Devices
The MMX8x4-HT420M matrix is compatible with other
Lightware TPS devices, matrix TPS and TPS2 boards,
25G boards, as well as third-party HDBaseT-extenders,
but not compatible with the phased out TPS-90 extenders.
HDBaseT and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT Alliance.
TM
Front View
4 5
3
MAIN MENU
> System Settings
LIVE
2 Ports
POWER
EDID
USB
Control
1
1
USB port USB mini-B port for controlling the unit locally by Lightware Device
Controller software.
2
POWER LED on Power LED indicates that the unit is
powered on.
3
LIVE LED blinking slow The unit is on and operates properly.
blinking fast The unit is in bootload mode.
4
LCD screen Displays the front panel menu. Basic settings are available.
5
Jog dial Browse the menu by turning the knob, click on the desired item to
knob check or change it.
Rear View
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Sn:
Made in EU, Hungary
100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz 1.4-0.85A
t r e
Infra outputs 3.5 mm TRS (Jack) plugs for infra signal transmission.
1
Serial/Infra outputs 2-pole Phoenix connectors (2x) for IR output or TTL output
2
serial signal.
48 V LED on Phantom power turned on.
3
off Phantom power turned off.
 Turn off the phantom power before connecting the microphone!
Port Diagram
4x
TPS in
2x
Audio
Audio
HDMI in
de-embedder
embedder
D/A converter
AUX analog
audio I/O
A/D converter ADC
2x
HDMI in
1x
AUX analog
audio in
1x
MIC in
Multiport HDMI and TPS Matrix Switcher
LCD Menu and Navigation
The front panel has a color LCD showing the most important settings and parameters
(E.g. network settings, port status, crosspoint state). The jog dial control knob can be used
to navigate between the menu items or change the value of a parameter. The knob can be
pressed to enter a menu or edit/set a parameter.
Menu navigation
& change parameter
MAIN MENU
Turn
> System Settings
Ports
EDID
i o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
I R I R O O U U T T 4 3 RS232 2 1
6 5 4 3 2 1
Reset
TX TX TX RX TX RX
MIC IN AUDIO IN
L R
AUDIO OUT
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RS-232 ports 3-pole Phoenix connectors (2x) for bi-directional RS-232
4
communication.
Reset button Reset or power on the device while keep pushing the hidden
5
button takes the matrix in bootload mode.
Ethernet port RJ45 connector to control the matrix via LAN.
6
Boot button Reset or power on the device while keep pushing the hidden
7
button takes the matrix in bootload mode.
Analog audio 3-pole Phoenix connector for microphone input and 5-pole
8
inputs Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio input.
Video Crosspoint 8x4
Audio
de-embedder
Audio Crosspoint
8x1
Audio
Mixer
Mounting Options - Standard Rack Installation
Two rack ears are supplied with the product, which are fixed on left and right side as shown in
the picture. The default position allows mounting the device as a standard rack unit installation.
MMX8x4-HT420M
 The matrix switcher is 2U-high and one-rack wide.
 Always use all the four screws for fixing
the device ears to the rack rail. Choose
proper size screws for mounting. Keep
minimum two threads left after the nut
screw.
Ventilation
 To ensure the correct ventilation and
Menu selection
& set parameter avoid overheating let enough free space
around the appliance. Do not cover the
Press
appliance, let the ventilation holes free on
both sides.
Analog audio 5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio; the
9
outputs signal can be mixed from the de-embedded audio of the
TPS/HDMI inputs or the microphone input or the line in.
q
Audio I/O 5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio;
ports depending on the configuration, it can be input or output.
8
Output audio is the de-embedded HDMI signal from the
nearby HDMI port.
9
w
HDMI inputs HDMI input ports (4x) for sources.
q
e
TPS inputs RJ45 connectors (4x) for incoming TPS signal;
PoE-compliant.
r
TPS Ethernet Locking RJ45 connector to supply Ethernet communication
for the TPS lines – it can be separated from the LAN
communication (controlling functions) of the matrix.
Not PoE-compliant.
t
AC connector Standard IEC connector accepting 100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz.
y
TPS outputs RJ45 connectors for TPS signal; PoE-compliant.
u
GPIO 8-pole Phoenix connector for configurable general purpose
input/output ports.
i
Relay 8-pole Phoenix connectors for relay ports.
o
HDMI outputs HDMI output connectors for sink devices.
Further Information
The document is valid with the following firmware version: 1.0.0
2x
The User's manual of this appliance is available on www.lightware.com.
See the Downloads
HDM out
TPS out
2x
support@lightware.com
Lightware Visual Engineering LLC.
Peterdy 15, Budapest H-1071, Hungary
1x
AUX analog
audio out
rack rail
rack shelf mounting ear
rack screw
flat washer
cage nut
min. 2
threads left
section on the website of the product.
Contact Us
sales@lightware.com
+36 1 255 3800
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