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8x8 hdmi 2.0 matrix with audio matrix/ downscaling/ aoc supported
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HM88A-4K-IP
8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/
Downscaling/ AOC Supported
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Version: HM88A-4K-IP_2020V1.0

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  • Page 1 User Manual HM88A-4K-IP 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix/ Downscaling/ AOC Supported All Rights Reserved Version: HM88A-4K-IP_2020V1.0...
  • Page 2 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Preface Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only. Different models and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is only for operation instruction, please contact the local distributor for maintenance assistance.
  • Page 3 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 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 Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................1 1.1 Features ......................1 1.2 Package List ....................... 1 2. Specification ........................ 3 3. Panel Description ......................5 3.1 Front Panel ......................5 3.2 Rear Panel ......................6 4. System Connection ..................... 7 4.1 Usage Precaution ....................
  • Page 5 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 8.3 RS232 Communication Commands ..............25 8.3.1 System Commands ................25 8.3.2 Control Management................25 8.3.3 Query Commands .................. 28 8.3.4 Lock/unlock Commands ................. 31 8.3.5 Audio Commands ................... 32 8.3.6 HDCP Compliance ................. 32 8.3.7 EDID Management................. 35 8.3.8 CEC Control ...................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 1. Introduction The HM88A-4K-IP is a professional 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with Audio Matrix. It includes 8 HDMI inputs, 8 HDMI outputs and the last four outputs with down-scaling function, which is designed for switching four HDMI2.0 and HDCP2.3 compliant signals.
  • Page 7 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix...

  • Page 8: Specification

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 2. Specification Video Video Input (8) HDMI Input Connector (8) Type-A female HDMI HDMI Input Resolution Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR Video Output (8) HDMI Output Connector (8) Type-A female HDMI HDMI Output Resolution Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10 and Dolby Vision HDMI Output Supports up to 5V500mA for AoC cable HDMI Version...
  • Page 9 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Noise -80dB Control Control port (1) FIRWARE, (1) IR EYE, (1) RS232, (1) TCP/IP, Control Connector (1) USB-A, (1) 3.5mm jack, (1) 3-pin terminal block, (1) RJ45 General Transmission Distance 4K/60Hz/444 5m,4K/60Hz/420 10m,1080P 15m Bandwidth 18Gbps -5℃...

  • Page 10: Panel Description

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 3. Panel Description 3.1 Front Panel INPUTS ENTER PRESET RECALL HOLD TO STORE HM88A-4K-IP OUTPUTS CLEAR Name Description Illuminates green when device powered on; Power Indicator ① Turns red in standby mode. Built-in IR sensor, receives IR signal sent from IR sensor ②...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 3.2 Rear Panel Name Description HDMI input ports, 8 in total, connects with HDMI INPUTS ① sources. 8 in total, connects with HDMI displays. The latter OUTPUTS ② four HDMI ports have down-scaling function. SPDIF: Audio output ports for de-embedded HDMI audio, 8 in total.

  • Page 12: System Connection

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 4. System Connection 4.1 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 safe.

  • Page 13: Panel Button Control

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 5. Panel Button Control 5.1 I/O Connection Switching The front panel features eight input selection buttons and eight output selection buttons for switching I/O connection. To convert 1 input to 1 output: Example: Input 1 to Output 3 →...

  • Page 14: Clear Button

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 5.5 CLEAR Button Please press the CLEAR button if want to withdraw an operation before the ENTER button comes into effect, meanwhile, the matrix will return to the previous status. 6. IR Remote Control The Matrix Switcher features one built-in IR receiver to receive IR signal from IR remote to enable IR control.
  • Page 15 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix ENTER: Confirm operation.

  • Page 16: Gui Control

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 7. GUI Control The matrix switcher can be controlled via TCP/IP. The default IP settings are: IP Address: 192.168.0.178 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Type 192.168.0.178 in the internet browser, it will enter the below log-in webpage: Username: admin Password: admin Type the user name and password, and then click Login to enter the section for video switching.

  • Page 17: Switching Tab

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 7.1 Switching Tab Use the 8x8 button grid on the page to set which inputs are directed to which outputs. For example, clicking the button on the Input 1 row and Output 1 column, directs input 1 to output 1.

  • Page 18: Audio Tab

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 7.2 Audio Tab Audio Setting • There are sixteen sources can be selected for eight digital SPDIF output ports. Audio Sources Audio Output Ports Input Breakout Output Breakout SPDIF 1 & Analog 1 Audio on Output 1 Audio on Input 1 Audio on Output 2 SPDIF 2 &...

  • Page 19: Configuration Tab

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Audio Volume • Eight pairs analog L/R audio to control their outputs volume. 7.3 Configuration Tab EDID Copy Copy the EDID of the selected output device to one or more input source device.
  • Page 20 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix...
  • Page 21 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix EDID Setting Select the compatible built-in EDID for the selected input source. Upload user-defined EDID by the below steps: 1) Prepare the EDID file (.bin) on the control PC. 2) Select the User-defined. 3) Click the box , and then select the EDID file (.bin) according the tooltip.

  • Page 22: Cec Tab

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 7.4 CEC Tab If the input source devices, output display devices support CEC, they can be controlled via the following CEC interface. Input Source Device Control Select one input source device to be controlled, and then press function buttons. Note: It can not control two or more input source devices simultaneously.
  • Page 23 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Output Display Device Control Select one output device to be controlled, and then press function buttons. Note: It can not control two or more output devices simultaneously.

  • Page 24: Rs232 Tab

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 7.5 RS232 Tab ASCII or HEX command format can be selected. Baud Rate: Supports 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200. Command Ending: NULL, CR, LF or CR+LF can be chosen. Command: Type the command in this box to control the third-party device which is connected to the RS232 port of the switcher.

  • Page 25: Interface Tab

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 7.6 Interface Tab Modify the title bar label. Modify the button labels.

  • Page 26: Network Tab

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 7.7 Network Tab Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. 7.8 Access Tab Modify the login password. Lock or unlock the front panel buttons.

  • Page 27: Gui Upgrade

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 7.9 GUI Upgrade Please visit at http://192.168.0.178:100 for GUI online upgrade. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in setting, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to login the configuration interface. After that, click Administration in the source menu to get to Upload Firmware as shown below: Select the desired update file and press Apply, it will start upgrading then.

  • Page 28: Rs232 Control

    Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 8.2 Basic Settings Firstly, connect HM88A-4K-IP with necessary input devices and output devices. Then, connect it with a PC installed RS232 control software. Double-click the software icon to run this software.
  • Page 29 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix...

  • Page 30: Rs232 Communication Commands

    Power ON! PowerON. Power on Front Panel Unlock! PowerOFF. Power off Power OFF! /*Name. Query the name of matrix HM88A-4K-IP /*Type. Query the model of matrix V1.0.0 /^Version. Query the version of firmware CPLD:V1.0.0 RST. Factory Default! Reset to factory default.
  • Page 31 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Function Feedback Example Scale ON! HDMI OUT 05 Down Disable output devices down-scaling Scale OFF! function. HDMI OUT 06 Down [xx]=00~04, Scale OFF! DS[xx]OFF. xx=01~04 is the corresponding HDMI OUT 07 Down number of output 5,6,7 or 8 port, if Scale OFF! the xx=00, it means output 5~8 HDMI OUT 08 Down...
  • Page 32 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Function Feedback Example Turn OFF Output 03! xx=01~08 is the number of output Turn OFF Output 04! port, if the xx=00, it means all output Turn OFF Output 05! ports. Turn OFF Output 06! Turn OFF Output 07! Turn OFF Output 08!

  • Page 33: Query Commands

    Set the baud rate of local serial port. Baudratexxxx Set Local RS232 xxxx=115200, 57600, 38400, Baudrate Is 9600! 19200,or 9600 GUI Or RS232 Query Status: HM88A-4K-IP V1.0.0 STA. Query Status Power ON! Front Panel UnLock! Local RS232 Baudrate Is 115200! GUI_IP:192.168.0.150!
  • Page 34 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Function Feedback Example Output 03 Switch To In Output 04 Switch To In Output 05 Switch To In Output 06 Switch To In Output 07 Switch To In Output 08 Switch To In OUT 01 HDCP PASSIVE! OUT 02 HDCP PASSIVE! OUT 03 HDCP MAT Query current using HDCP model of...
  • Page 35 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Function Feedback Example Preset 09 Sta: Out 01 In 01! Out 02 In 04! Out 03 In 05! Out 04 In 04! Out 05 In 06! Out 06 In 03! Out 07 In 06! Out 08 In 08! Preset 09 Recall: Output 01 Switch To In Output 02 Switch To In...

  • Page 36: Lock/Unlock Commands

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Function Feedback Example Output 08 Switch To In 8.3.4 Lock/unlock Commands Command Function Feedback Example Lock. Lock the front panel buttons. Front Panel Locked! Unlock. Unlock the front panel buttons. Front Panel UnLock!

  • Page 37: Audio Commands

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 8.3.5 Audio Commands Command Function Feedback Example Audio Out 01 Switch To SPDIF OUT and ANALOG Video Out 05! OUT(They are same input audio Audio Out 02 Switch To Video Out 05! source at one group) select which Audio Out 03 Switch To input audio source.
  • Page 38 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Function Feedback Example [xx]=00~08, OUT 02 HDCP OFF! OUT 03 HDCP OFF! xx=01~08 is the number of output OUT 04 HDCP OFF! port, if the xx=00, it means all OUT 05 HDCP OFF! output ports. OUT 06 HDCP OFF! OUT 07 HDCP OFF! OUT 08 HDCP OFF!
  • Page 39 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Function Feedback Example OUT 07 HDCP BYPASSS! OUT 08 HDCP BYPASSS!

  • Page 40: Edid Management

    All Input EDID Set Default! System Initialization..Restore the factory default EDID PTN1111 EDIDMInit. data for each input. HM88A-4K-IP V1.0.0 Power ON! Front Panel UnLock! Upgrade EDID via Serial Port [xx]=00~08 xx=01~08 is the number of the port(able EDID user-defined for...
  • Page 41 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Function Feedback Example xx=01~08 is the number of the input port, if the xx=00, it means all input ports. [yy]=01~09 yy=01~08, it means built-in EDID that can not be user-defined, if the yy=09, it means user-defined EDID.

  • Page 42: Cec Control

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Function Feedback Example “Input 03 EDID From 06 Input 07 EDID From 06 Internal EDID!”. Internal EDID! Input 08 EDID From User If built-in EDID09 is user- Define EDID! defined, when querying it, the input port will use the user- defined EDID.
  • Page 43 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Command Example and Command Description Response CECI02044400 Confirm operation CECI[AA][BB][CC]00. (Enter). CEC Input 02 Send Success! CECI01044401. CECI[AA][BB][CC]01. UP direction. CEC Input 01 Send Success! CECI01044402. CECI[AA][BB][CC]02. DOWN direction. CEC Input 01 Send Success! CECI03044403. CECI[AA][BB][CC]03. LEFT direction.
  • Page 44 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix CECO038036. CECO[AA][BB]36. Power off. CEC Output 03 Send Success!

  • Page 45: Firmware Upgrade

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 9. Firmware Upgrade Please follow the steps as below to upgrade firmware by the FIRMWARE port on the rear panel: 1) Prepare the latest upgrade file and rename it as “08010000.APP” on PC. 2) Power off the switcher, and connect the FIRMWARE port of switcher to the PC with USB cable.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 10. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables are not be connected correctly or connected correctly and in Color losing or no it may be broken. working condition. video signal output Make sure the connection is Fail or loose connection.
  • Page 47 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix...

  • Page 48: Customer Service

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix 11. 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 3 (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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