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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure 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 ...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 1. Product Introduction The MMX1616 is a high-performance video and audio modular matrix switcher supporting max 16 input signal sources and 16 output display synchronously. It supports different video signals with cross switching. Every video or audio signal is transmitted and switched independently to decrease signal attenuation.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 1.2. Signal Card The matrix supports multiple signal cards as listed in the following charts: Signal Model Description 1080P seamless VGA input card with 4 VGA and 4 4I-VA external L+R audio ports. 1080P VGA output card with 4 VGA and 4 external stereo 4O-VG audio ports.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 2. Panel Description 2.1. Matrix Front Panel INPUTS MENU SYSTEM MONITOR Undo Enter Through OUTPUTS Name Description ① Built-in IR sensor to receive IR signal sent from IR remote. ② Power LED The LED illuminates red when power is applied. ③...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 2.3. Signal Card The matrix supports expansion through various changeable input/ output cards of different signals including DVI, HDMI, VGA, twisted pair, SDI etc. Here is a brief introduction to the changeable cards. 2.3.1. 4I-VA 1080P seamless VGA input card with 4 VGA and 4 external L+R audio ports. 4I-VA Supports seamless switching, it can be used in combination with other seamless ...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 When connecting to YPbPr or C-VIDEO signal, insert converting cables according to specific pin definitions (see the figures below): VGA- YPbPr: Signal Signal GREEN BLUE Other pins are not used. VGA- C-VIDEO: Signal Signal Other pins are not used. 2.3.2.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 2.3.3. 4O-VS 1080P seamless VGA output card with 4 VGA and 4 external L+R audio ports. 4O-VS Supports seamless switching, it can be used in combination with other seamless input signal card. Supports output resolution selection. ...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Supports image brightness, contrast, chrominance, sharpness, color temperature, aspect ratio, and image mode setting. Supports 4 external L+R audio inputs and audio channel control. 1080P seamless VGA+HDMI output card with 2 VGA, 2 HDMI and 4 external L+R audio ports.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 2.3.5. 4I-HS & 4O-HS 1080P seamless HDMI input card with 4 HDMI and 4 external L+R audio ports. 4I-HS Supports seamless switching, it can be used in combination with other seamless output signal card. Supports HDMI 1.3 and HDCP 1.2. ...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 2.3.6. 4I-UH & 4O-UH 4K HDMI input card with 4 HDMI, and 4 external L+R audio ports. 4I-UH Supports HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 1.4. Compatible with DVI signal. Input resolution is up to 4Kx2K, and supports 1080P 3D. ...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 2.3.7. 4I-SS & 4O-SS 1080P seamless SDI input card with 4 SDI input and 4 loop output ports. 4I-SS Supports seamless switching, it can be used in combination with other seamless output signal card. Supports input resolution selection, and the input resolution can be upscaled to ...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 2.3.8. 4I-SH & 4O-SH 1080P seamless SDI+HDMI input card with 2 SDI, 2 SDI LOOP, 2 HDMI and 2 external L+R audio ports. 4I-SH Supports seamless switching, it can be used in combination with other seamless ...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 2.3.9. 4I-AV & 4O-AV 1080P seamless CVBS input card with 4 CVBS and 4 external L+R audio ports. 4I-AV Supports seamless switching, it can be used in combination with other seamless output signal card. Supports input resolution selection, and it is up to 1920x1080P@60Hz. ...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Automatically recognize DVI, HDMI, VGA, YPbPr and C-VIDEO signal format. Supports input resolution selection, and it is up to 1920x1080P@60Hz. Supports image brightness, contrast, chrominance, sharpness, color temperature, aspect ratio, and image mode setting. Supports embedded EDID management and DDC channel.
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 T.M.D.S.Data1- T.M.D.S.Data5+ T.M.D.S. Clock T.M.D.S.Data1+ Shield T.M.D.S.Data1/3 T.M.D. S. Clock + Shield T.M.D.S.Data3- T.M.D.S.Data3+ Analog Green Horizontal Sync Analog Blue Analog Note: When connecting to VGA, YPbPr or C-VIDEO signal, insert converting cables according to specific pin definitions (see the figures below): DVI- C-VIDEO: ...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 2.3.11. 4I-BT & 4O-BT 4K HDBaseT input card with 4 HDBT, 4 RS232 and 4 external stereo audio ports. 4I-BT Supports HDBT 1.0, HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 1.4. Input resolution is up to 4Kx2K, and supports 1080P 3D. ...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 How the indicators work: Color Definition Status Yellow Power LED The LED illuminates yellow when power is applied. The LED illuminates green when the port is Green Link LED successfully connected to other device by CATx cable.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 2.3.12. 4I-BTS & 4O-BTS 1080P seamless HDBaseT input card with 4 HDBT, 4 RS232 and 4 external stereo audio ports. 4I-BTS Supports seamless switching, it can be used in combination with other seamless output signal card. Supports HDBT1.0 and HDCP 1.3.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Supports 4 external stereo audio outputs and audio channel control. 2.3.13. 4I-UFS & 4O-UFS 1080P seamless OPTICAL input card with 4 OPTICAL ports. 4I-UFS Supports seamless switching, it can be used in combination with other seamless ...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 The input card does not support DDC channel. Note: Before using the 4I-UFS and 4O-UFS, the firmware program of matrix front-board and back-board needs to be upgraded. Please seek technical assistance from our technical support.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 3. System Connection 3.1. Usage Precaution Make sure all components and accessories included before installation. System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and humidity. All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and ...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 4. Button Control The matrix can be rapidly controlled with its front panel buttons. To switch AV signal, please operate the buttons under the following format: Format: “Input Channel” + “AV” +“Output Channel” + “Enter” Note: “Input Channel”: Fill with the number of input channel to be controlled, ...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 5. IR Remote Control With the IR remote, the MMX1616 could be controlled remotely. As the function buttons on the IR remote are the same with the ones on the front panel, the IR remote shares the same operations and commands with the control panel.
6. RS232 Control 6.1. RS232 Communication Port Except the front control panel and IR remote, MMX1616 can be controlled by far-end control system or through the Ethernet control via the RS-232 communication port. This RS-232 communication port is a female 9- D connector. The definition of its pin layout is shown in the table below.
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 The interface of the control software is showed as below: Parameter configuration area Monitoring area, show the commands and its feedback information. Command sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, bound rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, then the RS232 commands can be sent in Command Sending Area.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 6.3. RS232 Communication Command With this command system, users are able to control and operate the matrix with RS232 software remotely. Note: Please disconnect all the twisted pairs before sending command EDIDUpgrade[X]. In the commands, “[”and “]” are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be ...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 6.3.1. System Control Command Command Description Feedback /*Type; Get the system model. xxxxx /%Lock; Lock front panel buttons. System Locked! /%Unlock; Unlock front panel buttons. System Unlock! /^Version; Get the firmware version. Vx.x.x Closed The /:MessageOff; Disable feedback message Message Return.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback one by one. A: 01->001 … …c 6.3.3. Preset Command Command Description Feedback Store the current status to preset [Y]. Save[Y]. Save To F8 [Y] ranges from 1 to 9. Recall From F8 V: 01->001 Recall preset [Y] Recall[Y].
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 6.3.5. 4I-VA Input Card Command Command Description Feedback USER/I/[x]:0622%; Set the input [x] to VGA signal. 0622% USER/I/[x]:0623%; Set the input [x] to YPbPr signal. 0623% USER/I/[x]:0624%; Set the input [x] to S-VIDEO signal. 0624% USER/I/[x]:0625%; Set the input [x] to C-VIDEO signal.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 6.3.6. 4O-VS Output Card Command Command Description Feedback USER/O/[x]:0201%; Set the output [x] to YPbPr signal. 0201% USER/O/[x]:0202%; Set the output [x] to VGA signal. 0202% USER/O/[x]:0203%; Set the output [x] to C-VIDEO signal. 0203% Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0800%;...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback to1920x1080P@59Hz. Ou01 1920x1080P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0815%; 1920x1080P@50Hz. Ou01 1920x1080P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0816%; 1920x1080P@30Hz. Ou01 1920x1080P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0817%;...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0831%; 1600x1200P@60Hz. Ou01 1600x1200P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0832%; 1440x900P@60Hz. Ou01 1440x900 P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0833%;...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback scan/Zoom2/Zoom1. Set the image mode of input [x] to 0614% USER/I/[x]:0614%; user/Dynamic/Standard/mild. Restore the input [x] signal card to 0617% USER/I/[x]:0617%; factory default. Set the color space of of input [x] to USER/I/[x]:0684%; 0684% YCBCR.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 6.3.8. 4O-VH Output Card Command Command Description Feedback USER/O/[x]:0201%; Set the VGA output [x] to YPbPr signal. 0201% USER/O/[x]:0202%; Set the VGA output [x] to VGA signal. 0202% Set the VGA output [x] to C-VIDEO USER/O/[x]:0203%; 0203% signal.
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of output [x] Resolution USER/O/[x]:0812%; to1920x1080i@50Hz. Ou01 1920x1080I Set the resolution of output [x] Resolution USER/O/[x]:0813%; to1920x1080P@60Hz. Ou01 1920x1080P Set the resolution of output [x] Resolution USER/O/[x]:0814%; to1920x1080P@59Hz. Ou01 1920x1080P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0815%;...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0829%; 1366x768p@60Hz. Ou01 1366x768P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0830%; 1400x1050P@60Hz. Ou01 1400x1050P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0831%; 1600x1200P@60Hz.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of input [x] to 0626% USER/I/[x]:0626%; 1024x768 XGA. Set the resolution of input [x] to 0627% USER/I/[x]:0627%; 1280x720 720P. Set the resolution of input [x] to 0628% USER/I/[x]:0628%; 1280x800 WXGA. Set the resolution of input [x] to 0629% USER/I/[x]:0629%;...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback 1280x800 WXGA. Set the resolution of input [x] to 0629% USER/I/[x]:0629%; 1920x1080 1080P. Set the resolution of input [x] to 0620% USER/I/[x]:0620%; 1920x1200 WUXGA. Set the resolution of input [x] to 0621% USER/I/[x]:0621%; 1600x1200 UXGA.
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0807%; 1280x720P@30Hz. Ou01 1280x720 P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0808%; 1280x720P@25Hz. Ou01 1280x720 P Set the resolution of output [x] Resolution USER/O/[x]:0809%;...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0824%; 1024x768p@60Hz. Ou01 1024x768 Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0825%; 1024x768p@75Hz. Ou01 1024x768 P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0826%;...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0816%; 1920x1080P@30Hz. Ou01 1920x1080P 6.3.14. 4I-AV Input Card Command Command Description Feedback Set the image brightness of input [x] to 0299% USER/I/[x]:02xx%; xx, xx=00~99. Set the image contrast of input [x] to xx, 0399% USER/I/[x]:03xx%;...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of input [x] to 0619% USER/I/[x]:0619%; 1360x768 HD. Set the resolution of input [x] to 0626% USER/I/[x]:0626%; 1024x768 XGA. Set the resolution of input [x] to 0627% USER/I/[x]:0627%; 1280x720 720P. Set the resolution of input [x] to 0628% USER/I/[x]:0628%;...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback 1280x720P@60Hz. Ou01 1280x720 P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0805%; 1280x720P@59Hz. Ou01 1280x720 P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0806%; 1280x720P@50Hz. Ou01 1280x720 P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0807%;...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0821%; 640x480P@75Hz. Ou01 640x480 P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0822%; 800x600P@60Hz. Ou01 800x600 Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0823%;...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback USER/O/[x]:0901%; Set the CVBS output [x] to PAL (50Hz). 6.3.18. 4I-SS Input Card Command Command Description Feedback Set the image brightness of input [x] to 0299% USER/I/[x]:02xx%; xx, xx=00~99. Set the image contrast of input [x] to xx, 0399% USER/I/[x]:03xx%;...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback 1600x1200 UXGA. USER/I/[x]:0698%; Upgrade the software of input [x]. 0698% 6.3.19. 4O-SS Output Card Command Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0804%; 1280x720P@60Hz. Ou01 1280x720 P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0806%;...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback xx, xx=00~99. Set the image sharpness of input [x] to 0599% USER/I/[x]:05xx%; xx, xx=00~99. Automatically calibrate the VGA signal USER/I/[x]:0606%; 0606% of input [x]. Set the image color temperature of input 0607% USER/I/[x]:0607%; [x] to user/cool/medium/warm.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 6.3.22. 4O-BTS Output Card Command Command Description Feedback USER/O/[x]:0110%; Enable the analog audio output [x]. 0110% USER/O/[x]:0111%; Disable the analog audio output [x]. 0111% Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0800%; 720x480i@60Hz. Ou01 720x480 I Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0801%;...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0815%; 1920x1080P@50Hz. Ou01 1920x1080P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0816%; 1920x1080P@30Hz. Ou01 1920x1080P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0817%; 1920x1080P@29Hz.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0832%; 1440x900P@60Hz. Ou01 1440x900 P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0833%; 1440x900P@75Hz. Ou01 1440x900 P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0837%;...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of input [x] to 0629% USER/I/[x]:0629%; 1920x1080 1080P. Set the resolution of input [x] to 0620% USER/I/[x]:0620%; 1920x1200 WUXGA. Set the resolution of input [x] to 0621% USER/I/[x]:0621%; 1600x1200 UXGA. USER/I/[x]:0698%;...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback to1920x1080i@60Hz. Ou01 1920x1080I Set the resolution of output [x] Resolution USER/O/[x]:0811%; to1920x1080i@59Hz. Ou01 1920x1080I Set the resolution of output [x] Resolution USER/O/[x]:0812%; to1920x1080i@50Hz. Ou01 1920x1080I Set the resolution of output [x] Resolution USER/O/[x]:0813%; to1920x1080P@60Hz.
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0827%; 1280x1024p@75Hz. Ou01 1280x1024P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0828%; 1360x768p@60Hz. Ou01 1360x768P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0829%; 1366x768p@60Hz.
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 7、Switch off an output channel: [x]$. Example: “5$.” to switch off the output 5. 8、Switch signal: [x1] B[x2]. Example: “12B12,13,15.” to transfer signal from the input 12 to the output No.12,13,15. 9、Inquire the input channel to the output channel [x]: Status[x]. Example: Send “Status3.”...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 7. TCP/IP Control (Optional) 7.1. Control Mode TCP/IP default settings: IP: 192.168.0.178, Gateway is 192.168.0.1, Serial Port: 4001. IP and Gateway can be changed as you need, Serial Port cannot be changed. Controlled by Single PC ...
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Step3. Set the MMX1616’s network segment to the same as the router. Step4. Set the PC’s network segment to the original one. Step5. Connect the MMX1616 and PC(s) to the router. In the same LAN, each PC is able to control the MMX1616 asynchronously.
7.2. TCP/IP Communication Software (Exampled by TCPUDP software) 1) Connect a computer and MMX1616 to the same network. Open the TCPUDP software (or any other TCP/IP communication software) and create a connection, enter the IP address and port of MMX1616 (default IP: 192.168.0.178,...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 7.3. TCP/IP Configuration Type the designed website 192.168.0.178:100 in your browser. Enter correct username and password to log in the WebServer: Username: admin; Password: admin Here is the main configuration interface of the WebServer: In this interface, you can: Change website display language.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 8. Specification 8.1. Main Unit Control Part Serial Control Port RS-232, 9- female D connector Configuration 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND Installation Rack Mountable Front Panel Control Buttons Option TCP/IP control General Power Supply 100VAC ~ 240VAC, 50/60Hz Power Consumption...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 (4) 3-pin pluggable terminal block Color Depth 8 bit General HDMI, DVI Video Signal Format Audio Signal Format Resolution Up to 1080P@60Hz Bandwidth 6.75 Gbps Standard HDMI 1.3 and HDCP 1.2 Supports Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) and EDID and DDC Display Data Channel (DDC) data 8.2.6.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 SDI: SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI Video Signal Format HDMI: HDMI, DVI Audio Signal Format Resolution Up to 1080P@60Hz ≤ Transmission Distance 1080P Bandwidth 6.75Gpbs Standard HDMI 1.3 and HDCP 1.3 Gain 0 dB Crosstalk <-50dB@5MHz CMRR 20Hz ~ 20KHz 8.2.9.
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 9. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Bad quality of the Try another high quality connecting cable cable Output image with ghost Impropriate image setting Adjust corresponding image of the displayer settings Output image with color Reconnect the displayer and losing or no video signal Fail connection...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 Wrong RS232 Type in correct RS232 communication Cannot control the device communication parameters. parameters by control device (e.g. a PC) through RS232 port Send it to authorized dealer Broken RS232 port for checking. Cannot control the device Send command 50605% to by front panel buttons while The front panel buttons...
Modular Matrix Switcher 16x16 10. Customer Service The return of a product to our Customer Service implies the full agreement of the terms and conditions hereinafter. There terms and conditions may be changed without prior notice. 1) Warranty The limited warranty period of the product is fixed three years. 2) Scope These terms and conditions of Customer Service apply to the customer service provided for the products or any other items sold by authorized distributor only.
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