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- Page 1 HDMX88-18G USER MANUAL 4K 8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switcher All Rights Reserved Version: HDMX88-18G_2017V1.2...
- Page 2 KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G Preface Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures displayed in this manual are for reference only. Different models and specifications are subject to the actual product. This manual is only for operational instruction, not for any maintenance usage. The functions described in this version are updated till June 2017.
- Page 3 KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 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 possible future shipment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G Table of Contents ........................6 1. Introduction ..................6 1.1 Introduction to HDMX88-18G ........................ 6 1.2 Features ......................7 1.3 Package List ....................... 7 2. Panel Description ......................9 3. System Connection ....................9 3.1 Usage Precautions ...................... 9 3.2 System Diagram... - Page 5 KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 7.3.1 Scene Setting ......................7.3.2 I/O Connection Switching ..................7.3.3 EDID Configuration ....................7.3.4 Audio Out ........................ 7.3.5 Status Setting ......................7.3.6 Network Configuration ..................... 7.3.7 Password Modification .................... 7.4 TCP/IP Port Configuration ......................7.5 GUI Update ..........................
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Page 6: Introduction
1.1 Introduction to HDMX88-18G professional 4K 8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switcher with 8 The KanexPro HDMX88-18G is a HDMI inputs, 8 HDMI outputs, and 8 SPDIF audio outputs, which is designed for switching four HDMI2.0 and HDCP2.2 compliant signals. It also provides powerful EDID management to ensure reliable AV distribution and routing. -
Page 7: Panel Description
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 2. Panel Description Front Panel Figure 2- 1 Front Panel Name Description Firmware Micro USB port for updating firmware. ① Illuminates red when power on; Power Indicator Turns green in standby mode; ② Blinks red when upgrading. - Page 8 KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G HDMI: 8 in total, connect with HDMI displays. EDID: 4-pin EDID DIP switchers to set EDID data, “1” stands for “On”, “0” stands for “Off”. Refer to 4. 2 EDID Configurarion for more detials. RS232: Serial control port, connect with control device.
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Page 9: System Connection
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 3. System Connection 3.1 Usage Precautions 1) System should be installed in a clean environment, which should have a proper temperature and humidity. 2) All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated and safe. -
Page 10: Connection Procedure
3.4 System Applications The KanexPro HDMX88-18G matrix switcher is ideal for numerous commercial applications such as military, medical and government audio-video environments, where swift, reliable switching and distribution of high-resolution HDMI signal is critical to meet pixel-by-pixel needs. -
Page 11: Panel Button Control
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 4. Panel Button Control 4.1 I/O Connection Switching The front panel features eight input selection buttons and eight output selection buttons for switching I/O connection. To convert one input to an output: Example: Input 1 to Output 3 →... -
Page 12: I/O Connection Inquiry
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 4.3 I/O Connection Inquiry Press OUTPUTS button 1, 2, 3, 4,5,6,7 or 8 to inquiry its corresponding input, and then the indicator of the input button will turn green. 5. IR Control The Matrix Switcher features one built-in IR receiver to receive IR signal from IR remote to enable IR control. -
Page 13: Rs232 Control
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 6. RS232 Control 6.1 Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software Installation Copy the control software file to the computer connected with the Matrix Switcher. Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 6.2 Basic Settings Firstly, connect the Matrix Switcher with necessary input devices and output devices. -
Page 14: Rs232 Communication Commands
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G reliable RS232 control. 6.3 RS232 Communication Commands 1) Case-sensitive. 2) “[“, “]” in the commands are for easy recognition only and not necessary in real operations. Other symbols including “.”, “,”, “/”, “%”, “;”, “^”. are parts of the commands. -
Page 15: Lock/Unlock Commands
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 6.3.2 Lock/Unlock Commands Command Function Feedback Example Lock the front panel buttons. System Locked! /%Lock; Unlock the front panel buttons. System Unlock! /%Unlock; System Locked/ %9961. Query the system locking status. Unlock! 6.3.3 Switching Commands Command Function Feedback Example... - Page 16 KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G AV: Y-> X Query the I/O connection status of Status[x]. output [x] (X=01~08, Y=01~08) AV:01->01 AV:01->02 AV:01->03 Query the input channel to the output AV:01->04 Status. channels one by one. AV:01->05 AV:01->06 AV:01->07 AV:01->08 In 01 02 03 04...
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Page 17: Scene Commands
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 6.3.4 Scene Commands Command Function Feedback Example Save the present operation to the preset command [Y], ranges from 1 to Save To FY (Y=1-10) Save[Y]. Recall From FY (Y=1- Recall the preset command [Y]. Recall[Y]. Clear the preset command [Y]. - Page 18 KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G Input port [y] learns the EDID from output port [x]. If the EDID data is available and the audio part supports not only PCM EDIDH[x]B[y]. EDIDH1B1 mode, then force-set it to support PCM mode only. If the EDID data is not available, then set it as initialized EDID data.
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Page 19: Enable/Disable Digital Audio
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 6.3.7 Enable/disable Digital Audio Feedback Command Function Example Enable SPDIF audio output port x. DigitAudio ON with DigitAudioON[x]. [x]/ ALL Outputs X=1~8, enable the port x. X=9, enable all ports. Disable SPDIF audio output port x. - Page 20 KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G Same network segment as the switcher Figure 7- 1 Modify the IP of PC Controlled by PC(s) in LAN The Matrix Switcher can be connected with a router to make up a LAN with the PC(s), this make it able to be controlled in a LAN. When control, just make sure the Matrix Switcher’s network segment is the same with the router.
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Page 21: Tcp/Ip Communication Software Control
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G Figure 7- 2 Connect to LAN Step1. Connect the TCP/IP port of the Matrix Switcher to Ethernet port of PC with twisted pair. Step2. Set the PC’s network segment to the same as the Matrix Switcher. Do please remember the PC’s original network segment. - Page 22 KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G Figure 7- 3 Connect to TCPUDP 2) Enter commands in designed area to control the Matrix Switcher, see as below: Enter your command here. Commands are the same with RS232 commands listed in 6.3 RS232 Here you will receive the feedback after a command is sent.
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Page 23: Web-Based Gui Control
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 7.3 Web-Based GUI Control The Matrix Switcher provides with built-in GUI for convenient TCP/IP control. GUI allows users to interact with the Matrix Switcher through graphical icons and visual indicators. Access GUI interface through any one of the following methods: Access through web browser: Type the default IP 192.168.0.178 in the browser at... -
Page 24: Scene Setting
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G Figure 7- 5 Login GUI This system divides into administrator and user mode. Administrator mode: User name: admin; Password: admin (default setting) User mode: User name: user; Password: user (default setting) NOTE: Log in as admin can access more configuration interfaces than user. Here is a brief introduction to the interfaces. -
Page 25: I/O Connection Switching
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G Figure 7- 6 Scene Menu All ten scenes are shown in above interface. Select a scene and then click “Load” can invoke the selected scene. Click “Cancel” to cancel the current operation. 7.3.2 I/O connection switching Click to enter the following interface, it provide intuitive I/O connection switching. -
Page 26: Edid Configuration
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G Figure 7- 7 Control Menu The button matrix displays every possible connection between every input and output; users can carry on the connections by clicking corresponding button. Buttons 1~8 at the right-bottom corner provides quick saving and recall for overall connection status. - Page 27 KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G Figure 7- 8 Embedded EDID All embedded EDID of the Matrix Switcher are shown in the above interface. User can select EDID in accordance with actual needs. Select “EDID Copy” to enter the below interface: Figure 7- 9 Copy EDID...
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Page 28: Audio Out
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G The EDID of INPUT device can be gained from OUTPUT devices. Step1: Select one OUTPUT device that you want to copy its EDID. Step2: Select one or more input devices that need to gain EDID. When select To All inputs, all input devices will copy the EDID from output device. - Page 29 KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G Figure 7- 11 Status- LCD Button label: Select “Button” to enter the following interface to modify the name of buttons. Figure 7- 12 Status- Button 29 | P a g e...
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Page 30: Network Configuration
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G Scene name: Select “Scene” to enter the following interface to modify the name of scenes. Figure 7- 13 Status-Scene 7.3.6 Network Configuration Click “Network” to enter the below interface to inquire and configure network settings including MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway. -
Page 31: Password Modification
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G Figure 7- 14 Network 7.3.7 Password Modification Click “Password” to enter the below interface to inquire and modify the admin or user password. Figure 7- 15 Password 31 | P a g e... -
Page 32: Tcp/Ip Port Configuration
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G In the above interface, turn on the Front Panel to lock all buttons of machine, they cannot be operated. 7.4 TCP/IP Port Configuration IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway of the Matrix Switcher can be modified via GUI from the above description, but beyond that users can configure the IP port, including IP reset, password reset, and IP module firmware update on the WebServer. -
Page 33: Firmware Upgrade Through Usb Port
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 8. Firmware Upgrade through USB port The Matrix Switcher boasts a USB port for firmware upgrade on the rear panel. Preparation: copy the upgrade software DfuSe Demonstration& upgrade file (.dfu) to control PC. Steps to upgrade the device: Step1. -
Page 34: Specifications
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G Demonstration Step4. Click Choose… to load desired upgrade file (.dfu). Step5. Click Upgrade to start. Make sure the button Leave DFU mode is available to ensure control PC and the Matrix Switcher are connected successfully. 9. Specifications... -
Page 35: Panel Drawing
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 10. Panel Drawing 35 | P a g e... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting & Maintenance
KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 11. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions connecting cables Check whether the cables may not be connected are connected correctly correctly or it may be Color losing or no video and in working condition. signal output broken. Make sure the connection... - Page 37 KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 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 to make the...
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Page 38: After-Sales Service
Detailed failure situations. The formation of the cases. Remarks: For any questions or problems, please try to get help from your local distributor or contact kanexpro.com or call us at 888-975-1368 for further support. 38 | P a g e... -
Page 39: Warranty
KanexPro has been advised of the possibility of such damages. - Page 40 KANEXPRO HDMX88-18G 1405 pioneer street Brea, CA 92821 40 | P a g e...
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