Lightware MMX8x8-HDMI-4K-A Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

MMX8x8-HDMI-4K-A
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
MMX8x8-HDMI-4K-A is a standalone matrix switcher with eight HDMI video inputs and
eight HDMI video outputs. 4K / UHD (30Hz RGB 4:4:4, 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0), 3D capabilities
and HDCP are fully supported. MMX8x8-HDMI-4K-A has four balanced, 5-pole Phoenix
audio inputs for embedding purposes and two balanced, 5-pole Phoenix audio outputs for
de-embedding.
Device Concept
The matrix is compatible with the HDMI 1.4 standard. The feature allows to switch video
signals up to 4K@30Hz 4:4:4 color space from any input to any output. Additional analog
audio input and output connectors allow to embed a different audio signal in the HDMI stream
or breakout the audio signal from the HDMI stream on the output.
HDMI
Analog audio
HDMI
MAIN MENU CONTROL C C O O N N T T R R O O L L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TAKE T T A A K K E E T T A A K K E E LOAD L L O O A A D D L L O O A A D D S S A A V V E E S S A A V V E E SAVE
L L O O C C K K LOCK A A U U T T O O AUTO A A U U T T O O PRESET P P R R E E S S E E T T P P R R E E S S E E T T PRESET P P R R E E S S E E T T P P R R E E S S E E T T TTL Serial/Infra
LIVE > System Settings
Input Ports
Analog audio POWER Output Ports
OUTPUT O O U U T T P P U U T T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
USB LOCK L L O O C C K K
Control
MX8x8-HDMI-4K-A
Multiport HDMI Matrix Switcher Infra
RS-232
+ Control Interfaces:
Ethernet
USB
RS-232
Box Contents
Matrix unit IEC power connector Phoenix Combicon 5-pole
connector (6x)
Safety and Warranty Info,
Phoenix Combicon 3-pole Infrared emitter unit with
Quick Start Guide
connector (2x) 3.5 mm Jack connector (2x)
Infrared emitter unit
with Phoenix Combicon
LAN cross-link cable,
2-pole connector (2x)
CAT5e type, 3m length
Front View
4 5
3
MAIN MENU
> System Settings
LIVE Ports
2
POWER EDID
Health
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
Sn:
HDMI OUT 1 HDMI OUT 2
100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz 1.4-0.85A
HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2
Made in EU, Hungary
9
1
Infra output ports 3.5 mm TRS connectors (Jack plugs) for infra signal
transmission.
2
Serial/Infra 2-pole Phoenix connectors (2x) for IR output or TTL output
output ports serial signal.
3
RS-232 ports 3-pole Phoenix connectors (2x) for bi-directional RS-232
communication.
4
Reset button Reboots the matrix; the same as switching it off and on again.
5
Ethernet port RJ45 connector to control the matrix via LAN.
Connecting Steps
PC Projector Media Player
HDMI Audio
HDMI
RS-232
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MAIN MENU CONTROL C C O O N N T T R R O O L L T T A A K K E E TAKE T T A A K K E E L L O O A A D D L L O O A A D D LOAD S S A A V V E E S S A A V V E E SAVE
L L O O C C K K LOCK A A U U T T O O AUTO A A U U T T O O P P R R E E S S E E T T PRESET P P R R E E S S E E T T PRESET P P R R E E S S E E T T P P R R E E S S E E T T
> System Settings
LIVE Ports
POWER EDID
Health 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O O U U T T P P U U T T OUTPUT
L L O O C C K K LOCK
USB
Control
MX8x8-HDMI-4K-A
Multiport HDMI Matrix Switcher
Power IR Audio
LAN
USB
+48
+36
+15 +24
+10
+6
+36 +48
+24
+15
+10
+6
Power
Infra emitter Audio Amplifier
outlet Laptop
6 7 8 q
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CONTROL C C O O N N T T R R O O L L T T A A K K E E T T A A K K E E TAKE L L O O A A D D LOAD L L O O A A D D
LOCK L L O O C C K K A A U U T T O O AUTO A A U U T T O O P P R R E E S S E E T T PRESET P P R R E E S S E E T T
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O O U U T T P P U U T T
OUTPUT
LOCK L L O O C C K K
Multiport HDMI Matrix Switcher
9
6
Output Lock Locking one or more outputs.
7
Control Lock Disable or enable front panel operations. Red light means
the switching and function buttons are disabled.
8
Sources Buttons to select an input, to select a preset number or to
view the state of the selected input port.
9
Destinations Buttons to select an output or to view the state of an output.
q
Function Buttons Switching between working modes (Take / Autotake) and
performing Preset operations.
q 1 2 3
4 3 RS232 2 1
I I R R O O U U T T
4 3 2 1
TX TX TX RX TX RX
HDMI OUT 3 HDMI OUT 4 HDMI OUT 5 HDMI OUT 6 HDMI OUT 7
HDMI IN 3 HDMI IN 4 HDMI IN 5 HDMI IN 6 HDMI IN 7
8
6
Boot button Reset or power on the device while keep pushing the hidden button
takes the matrix in bootload mode.
7
Audio I/O 5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio; depending
ports on the configuration, it can be input or output. Output audio is the
de-embedded HDMI signal from the nearby HDMI port.
8 HDMI inputs HDMI input ports (8x) for sources.
9
AC connector Standard IEC connector accepting 100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz.
q
HDMI outputs HDMI output connectors for sink devices.
HDMI Connect an HDMI source (e.g. PC) to the HDMI input port.
HDMI Connect an HDMI sink (e.g projector) to the HDMI output port.
Audio Optionally for analog output ports: connect an audio device (e.g. audio amplifier)
to the analog audio output port by an audio cable.
Audio Optionally for audio output ports: connect the audio source (e.g. media player)
to the audio input port by an audio cable.
RS-232 Optionally connect a serial device (e.g projector) to the 3-pole Phoenix
connector to transmit RS-232 commands.
IR
Optionally connect the infra emitter to the infra output port (2-pole Phoenix or
1/8" Stereo Jack connector) to transmit infra signal.
LAN Optionally connect the UTP cable (straight or cross, both are supported) in order
to control the matrix switcher via the Lightware Device Controller software.
USB Optionally connect the USB cable in order to control the matrix switcher via the
Lightware Device Controller software.
Power Connect the power cord to the AC power socket to the matrix unit.
 Powering the device is recommended as the final step.
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.
S S A A V V E E S S A A V V E E SAVE
P P R R E E S S E E T T P P R R E E S S E E T T PRESET
MX8x8-HDMI-4K-A
 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
properly sized screws for mounting. Keep
minimum two threads left after the nut
screw.
Ventilation
 To ensure the correct ventilation and avoid overheating let enough free space
4 5 6
around the appliance. Do not cover the appliance, let the ventilation holes free on both
sides.
Reset
Boot
Control
ETHERNET
HDMI OUT 8
7
HDMI IN 8
Serial Output Voltage Levels (TTL and RS-232)
Logic low level
Logic high level
*Using a receiver with at least 1k impedance to any voltage between 0V and 5V to get the voltages.
The document is valid with the following firmware version: 1.0.0
The product brief and further information of this appliance is available on www.lightware.com.
See the Downloads
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Peterdy 15, Budapest H-1071, Hungary
rack rail
rack shelf mounting ear
rack screw
flat washer
cage nut
min. 2
threads left
TTL* RS-232
0 .. 0.25V 3 V .. 15 V
4.75 .. 5.0V -15 V .. -3 V
Further Information
section on the website of the product.
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