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HXL-88 8x8 4K Video Matrix with De-Embedded Digital Audio 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4, HDCP 2.2 ZigNet Full Web Interface and System Diagnostics...
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Do not use this product near water. 2. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 3. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Return Policy If you would like to return a Zigen product, it can be done within 30 days of purchase for a full refund, less shipping and handling. Zigen will not be responsible for shipping and handling of product returns. Returns will only be accepted of products with proof of purchase, products in the original packaging with zero to minimal use and a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number provided by Zigen.
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Licensing This product uses software that is subject to open source licenses, lwIP is licensed under the BSD license: Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
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Contacting Zigen Technical Support Tel: (818) 654-5252 Fax: (818) 654-5355 9:00AM - 5:00PM (PST) Email info@zigencorp.com www.zigencorp.com Mailing Address Zigen Corp. c/o Customer Service 6934 Canby Avenue Suite 107 Reseda CA 91335...
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Features 8 SPDIF ports provide de-embedded HDMI audio output Supports 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 Supports HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 compatible, and is backward compatible to the earlier versions Transmits 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 signal up to 16.4 feet (5m) via HDMI port ...
Table of Contents Introduction Front Panel ....................9 Back Panel ....................10 Get Started Using the Front Panel ................11 Using the IR Remote ................. 12 Installation ....................13 Application Diagram .................. 14 Connection & Access Connecting to ZigNet ................15 Accessing ZigNet ..................
Front Panel POWER Illuminates red when power is on, turns green in standby mode, and blinks red when upgrading. IR SENSOR Built-in IR sensor, receive IR signal sent from IR remote. LCD SCREEN Displays real-time operation status. INPUT SELECTOR Total 8 input selector buttons, select one of the buttons to switch input source. OUTPUT SELECTOR Total 8 output selector buttons, select one of the buttons to select output channel.
Back Panel TCP/IP Connect control PC for TCP/IP or 3 party control. IR IN Connects to 3 party control system to control the Matrix Switcher. RS-232 Serial control port, connect with control device. SPDIF Audio output ports for de-embedded HDMI audio, 8 in total. INPUTS HDMI input ports, 8 in total, connect with HDMI sources.
Using the Front Panel Cross-point Switching Input/ Output 1-8 Buttons: Select an Input (top row of buttons) to route to desired Outputs (bottom row of buttons), a pair of Input and Output buttons will blink once a valid route has been made. Menu Switch Info: Displays the video connection matrix EDID Management:...
Using the IR Remote Inputs Input channel selection buttons, same with the corresponding front panel buttons Outputs Output channel selection buttons, same with the corresponding front panel buttons Menu ALL: Select all inputs/outputs. To connect an input to all outputs: Example: Input 1 to all Outputs: →...
Video 1. Use an HDMI cable to connect an UltraHD sources to the Input on the back panel of the unit. The Zigen locking HDMI cable is recommended for a sturdy connection. 2. Use an HDMI cable to connect up to right displays to the Outputs on the back panel of the unit.
Connecting to ZigNet Network Setup Option 1: Connect the unit and a computer into a router or switch. Network Setup Option 2: Connect a computer directly into the unit by using an Ethernet crossover cable...
Accessing ZigNet IP Address Retrieval Option A: 1. Open the browser of your choice. 2. Type in the hostname in the address bar if using Windows or hostname.local if using a Mac or Linux Requirements: Must have netbios support on Windows, Bonjour on Mac, or mDNS searcher like Avahi on Linux. Option B: 1.
RS-232 Configuration Configuring an RS-232 Connection 1. Connect the RS-232 port on the back of the HXL-88 to a computer using an RS-232 cable. 2. Open a hyper terminal app of your choice (Putty recommended) on a computer. See page 29 for Putty example in Appendix 3.
2. Open a Telnet client application of your choice (Putty recommended) on a computer. 3. Enter the IP address or host name of your HXL-88 and set the port to 23. 4. Once connected you will receive a welcome message.
Using ZigNet Introduction ZigNet provides easy management of all features used by the HXL-88. ZigNet is a highly functional web server that is accessible either remotely across the Internet or directly with a connection between a personal computer on a local area network, or a connection directly to the Ethernet connector on the back panel of the unit.
Using ZigNet Navigation Bar From the navigation bar, select the appropriate link to get to the corresponding page. The blue bar below the link indicates that the page is selected. Control Page Allows the user to switch the inputs for the outputs, change EDID settings and adjust audio settings.
Using ZigNet Control Page Matrix Switch Click the desired input (source). The active Input is indicated by a blue bar. EDID Management Active EDID Displays the current EDID sent to the source. Sink EDID Displays the EDID available at the sink. New EDID Use the three drop down menus to select a new EDID configuration and press Set EDID.
Using ZigNet Diagnostics Page Diagnostics displays the status and parameters of the HDMI Inputs, Outputs and the disposition of the system. See appendix for Diagnostics Specifications (pg.28) for detailed explanations.
Using ZigNet Alert Page The Email Alert page allows full customization of system notifications. Toggle between specific alerts and choose the frequency of notifications.
Using ZigNet Admin Page Device Settings and Information Hostname: type desired host name and press Change Name. Manual IP Address: Use these fields to change the IP address used in static IP mode and the IP address used in DCHP mode when no IP address can be obtained. Settings will take place after reset.
RS-232 / IP Communication Protocol The HXL-88 RS-232 communication protocol uses a fixed length with 5 bytes of data as defined below. The default baud rate is 9600 bps, no parity bit, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. The IP communication uses Telnet default.
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RS-232 / IP Communication Protocol Table – Host Request List Request Description Index Value Switch Tools 0x01 Switch Video Output Channel Output Input 0x03 Store Video Preset Preset Slot 0x05 Recall Video Preset Preset Slot 0x07 Request Video Output Channel Output Plug Detect 0x09...
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RS-232 / IP Communication Protocol Value: Please refer to “Table – Host Request List” and “Table – Command Value List”. Table – Command Value List Value Description The input that will be connected. (1 – 8) Input Preset Slot Select the preset slot (1 through 8). EDID Select Output EDID or custom EDID file to set to all inputs.
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RS-232 / IP Communication Protocol Table – CRC Table 0C 0D 0E 5E BC E2 3F DD 83 C2 9C A3 FD 9D C3 7F FC A2 E3 BD 3E 82 DC 1C FE A0 E1 BF 5D DE 3C BE E0 5C DF 3D 7C...
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Bit 0 Device ID (0x20) ACC: The devices acknowledge status. Accept or Reject. 1: Command is accepted (ACK). 2: Command is rejected (NAK). Device ID: The HXL-88’s ID is 0x20. CB: Device always sends the CRC byte following the last byte.
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RS-232 / IP Communication Protocol ACK Type B (2 Bytes) Name Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Device ID (0x20) Length for the total data bytes (Index+Value) Index Value ACC: The devices acknowledge status. Accept or Reject. 1: Command is accepted (ACK).
Specifications Input Signal 8 HDMI Input Connector Female Type-A HDMI Output Signal 8 HDMI; 8 SPDIF audio Output Female Type-A HDMI; COAX connector Connector Control Signal 1 IR IN; 1 TCP/IP; 1 RS232 Control 3.5mm mini jack; female RJ45; DB9 Connector Video Signal HDMI2.0&...
Diagnostics Specifications Source: Indicates if a source is connected to the unit. Video Link: Indicates if video is being passed from the source. Source Type: Indicates if the source is connected through an HDMI or DVI interface. 18G Signal: Indicates if the HDMI signal being transmitted is greater than 3.4 GBPS. HDCP Status: Indicates the HDCP authentication status.
UHD – Ultra High Definition. This is commonly referred to the video format 3840 x 2160. VESA – Video Electronics Standards Association is a technical standards organization for computer display formats. ZigNet – Proprietary web control developed by Zigen, Inc.
Putty Example RS-232 SETUP 1. Download the latest version of Putty here: https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html 2. Open Putty 3. Select Serial then set baud rate (Speed) to 9600, define the COM port of your device, and click Open.
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Putty Example RS-232 SETUP 4. For a valid connection, confirm a welcome message appears.
Infrared (IR) Protocol The HXL-88 Plus IR protocol uses the NEC standard over 38kHz. An example IR message that uses the protocol with address 0x00 and command 0xAD is shown below this section. Illustration 1: NEC Protocol IR Commands Below are pronto hex codes for IR commands for the HXL-88 Plus. All IR commands use address 0x4B.