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User Manual MMX88-N Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 All Rights Reserved Version: MMX88-N_2017V1.0...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Preface Read this user manual carefully before using this 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 only, not for any maintenance usage. In the constant effort to improve our product, we reserve the right to make functions or parameters changes without notice or obligation.
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Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To insure 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.
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Contents 1. Introduction ........................1 1.1. About MMX88-N ....................1 1.2. Features ......................1 1.3. MMX Signal Card ....................2 1.4. Package List ...................... 2 2. Panel Description ......................3 2.1. MMX88-N ......................3 2.1.1. Front Panel ....................3 2.1.2.
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4.3.1. RS232 Connection ................22 4.3.2. RS232 Communication Command ............22 4.4. TCP/IP Control ....................31 4.4.1. Control Mode ..................31 4.4.2. Control MMX88-N via TCP/IP communication software ......33 4.4.3. Port Management .................. 34 5. Specification ......................35 5.1. Main Unit ......................35 5.2.
HMDI, DVI, VGA, SDI and HDBaseT etc. Users can choose to insert different signal card for different application. MMX88-N has 1 RS232 port and 1 TCP/IP port for convenient control from third-party. With its flexible design, MMX88-N can be used for different project and tend to be an all-in-one solution.
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 1.3. MMX Signal Card The MMX88-N supports multiple signal cards as listed in the following charts: Spec Inputs Signal Format Models 4I-HD HDMI 4I-HS HDMI& analog audio 4I-DV DVI, HDMI, VGA, AV, 4I-DS YPbPr 4I-VG Input Cards 4I-VA VGA&...
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 2. Panel Description 2.1. MMX88-N 2.1.1. Front Panel INPUTS MENU SYSTEM MONITOR Video Audio Through Undo OUTPUTS Name Description IR sensor, receive IR signal sent from IR remote ① Power LED Illuminate red once powered on ②...
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 2.1.2. Rear Panel SEAMLESS SEAMLESS TCP/IP CONTROL AV 1 VGA 1 VGA 2 AV 2 AV 3 VGA 3 VGA 4 AV 4 AV 1 VGA 1 VGA 2 AV 2 AV 3 VGA 3 VGA 4 AV 4 SEAMLESS SEAMLESS...
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 2.2. Changeable Cards MMX88-N support 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. 2.2.1. 4I-DV & 4O-DV DVI signal card.
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 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: Pin C1~C5 are not used in 4I-DV & 4O-DV. 2.2.2. 4I-DS& 4O-DS Seamless DVI signal card. (Please check the specification from 5.2.2) It is fully compatible with HDMI1.3&...
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5 resolutions: 1024x768, 1280x720, 1600x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200. Before using 4O-DS, upgrade the front-board and backboard of MMX88-N. Seek technical assistant from our technical supporters. DVI interfaces on the signal card are same with the interfaces on 4I-DV& 4O-DV. Pin C1~C5 are used in 4I-DS &...
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 2.2.3. 4I-HD & 4O-HD HDMI signal card. (Please check the specification from 5.2.3) It boasts embedded EDID management, and supports DDC. It’s also compliant with DVI signal & HDCP. 4I-HD: input card, maximum four input signal. Input signal can pass to output device through 4O-HD, or other kinds of output cards.
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 4O-HD: output card, maximum four output signal, output signals from 4I-HD, or other kinds of input cards. Pin layout of the HDMI connectors (female). Signal Signal TMDS Data 2+ SHELL TMDS Data 2 Hot Plug Detect Shield TMDS Data 2- +5V Power...
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 4O-HS: output card, maximum four output signal, output signals from 4I-HS, or other kinds of input cards. HDMI connectors of 4I-HS & 4O-HS are same with the 4I-HD & 4O-HD. Note: When 4O-HS works with input cards except 4I-HS, to ensure reliable seamless output, adjust all the input signals to the same designed resolution: 1024x768, 1280x720, 1600x1200, 1920x1080, or 1920x1200.
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Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Pin layout of the VGA connectors (female): Signal Signal KEY/PWR GREEN BLUE ID0/RES ID2/RES ID1/SDA HSync RED_RTN VSync GREEN_RTN ID3/SCL BLUE_RTN When connecting to YPbPr or C-VIDEO signal, insert converting cables according to specific pin definitions (see the figures below): VGA- YPbPr: Signal Signal...
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 2.2.6. 4I-VA VGA signal card. (Please check the specification from 5.2.6) Scale all inputs to 1080p or 1920x1200; Input signal can be VGA (RGBHV), YPbPr, S-video, C-video or CVBS; 4 stereo audio inputs. 4I-VA: input card, maximum four VGA inputs and four stereo audio inputs. Input signal can pass to output device through any kinds of output cards.
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Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 2.2.8. 4I-SS Seamless SDI signal card (Please check the specification from 5.2.8) It is compatible with different SDI signal formats, including SD/HD/3G-SDI (adaptive), support seamless transmission for high-definition signal up to 1080p; Auto-detect input resolution and scale to 1080p@60Hz (default resolution, adjustable via command);...
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 2.2.9. 4I-TP & 4O-TP Twisted pair card (HDMI/DVI extender). (Please check the specification from 5.2.9) Support HDTV, compatible with HDMI1.3 and HDCP 4I-TP: input card, maximum input four HDMI TP signal. Input signal can pass to output device through 4O-TP, or other kinds of output cards, need to work with TPHD402T.
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Pin layout of the HDBT connector: Color orange white orange green white blue blue white green brown white brown 1st Group 4--5 2nd Group 1--2 3rd Group 3--6 4th Group 7--8 Note: Cable connectors MUST be metal one, and the shielded layer of cable MUST be connected to the connector’s metal shell, to well share the grounding.
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 4O-UH: output card, maximum four output signal, output signals from 4I-UH, or other kinds of input cards, HDCP compliant status settable via RS232 command The HDMI connector is same with 4I-HD& 4O-HD’s. 2.2.11. 4I-UF & 4O-UF 4K optical signal card.
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 3. System Connection 3.1. Usage Precautions Verify 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.
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 4. Control Operations 4.1. Front Panel Button Control Users can control MMX88-N rapidly and directly with its front panel buttons. Here is a brief operation guide to front panel buttons. Format: “Input Channel” + “Switch Mode” +“Output Channel”...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Press “Input Channel” + ”Through” Example: If you press buttons “ALL”, “THROUGH” in order, then the result will be like input 1à output 1, input 2àoutput 2, input 3àoutput 3 … input 8àoutput 8.
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 4.2. IR Remote Control With the IR remote, MMX88-N 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.
4.3. RS232 Control 4.3.1. RS232 Connection Except the front control panel and IR remote, MMX88-N 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 8x8 6) MMX88-N boasts 6 in-built EDID data, the chart below illustrates the detailed information: Detailed Information 1080p 2D 5.1CH 1080p 2D 2.0CH 720p 2D 5.1CH 720p 2D 2.0CH 4kx2k 2D 5.1CH 4kx2k 2D 2.0CH Update in-built EDID data by sending command UpgradeIntEDID[x]..
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Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Transfer the video signals from input [x1]V[x2]. V: 01->001 [x1] to output [x2]. Transfer the audio signals from the [x1]A[x2]. input channel [x1] to the output channel A: 01->001 [x2]. Transfer audio& video signal from input [x1]B[x2].
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Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Set the EDID data of input port [x] to EDID/[x]/[y]. built-in EDID data of type [y]. [y]= 1~6. Get EDID data from output [x] and EDIDG[x]. display the data on serial port control software. Reset factory default EDID for every EDIDMInit.
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Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Set the resolution of input [x] to USER/I/[x]:0627%; 0627% 1280x720, 720P Set the resolution of input [x] to USER/I/[x]:0628%; 0628% 1280x800, WXGA Set the resolution of input [x] to USER/I/[x]:0629%; 0629% 1920x1080, 1080P Set the resolution of input [x] to USER/I/[x]:0620%;...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Set the signal of input channel [x] to USER/I/[x]:0622%; 0622% VGA. Set the signal of input channel [x] to USER/I/[x]:0623%; 0623% YCBCR. Set the signal of input channel [x] to USER/I/[x]:0624%; 0624% SVIDEO. Set the signal of input channel [x] to USER/I/[x]:0625%;...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Set the resolution of input [x] to USER/I/[x]:0628%; 0628% 1280X800@60Hz. Set the resolution of input [x] to USER/I/[x]:0629%; 0629% 1920X1080@60Hz. 4I-SS Set the brightness of input [x] to xx, USER/I/[x]:02xx%; 02xx% xx=00~99 Set the contrast of input [x] to xx, USER/I/[x]:03xx%;...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Set the saturation of input [x] to xx, USER/I/[x]:04xx%; 04xx% xx=00~99 Set the sharpness of input [x] to xx, USER/I/[x]:05xx%; 05xx% xx=00~99 USER/I/[x]:0606%; Auto-adjust VGA input signal 0606% USER/I/[x]:0607%; Set picture’s color temperature 0607% USER/I/[x]:0608%; Configure image scale 0608% USER/I/[x]:0614%;...
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Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0824%; 1024x768 @60Hz Out03 1024x768 Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0826%; 1280x1024 @60Hz Out03 1280x1024 Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0837%; 1920x1200 @60Hz Out03 1920x1200 GetResolution[x].
4001. IP & Gateway can be changed as you need, Serial Port cannot be changed. Controlled by Single PC Connect a computer to the TCP/IP port of the MMX88-N, and set its network segment to the same as the default IP of the MMX88-N (192.168.0.178).
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Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Controlled by PC(s) in LAN The MMX88-N 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 MMX88-N’s network segment is the same with the router.
4.4.2. Control MMX88-N via TCP/IP communication software (Exampled by TCPUDP software) 1) Connect a computer and MMX88-N 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 MMX88-N (default IP: 192.168.0.178, port:4001):...
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 4.4.3. Port Management 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 8x8 5. Specification 5.1. Main Unit Control parts Serial Control RS232, 9- female D connector Configurations 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND Installation Rack Mountable Front Panel Control Buttons Options TCP/IP control General Power Supply 100VAC ~ 240VAC, 50/60Hz Power Consumption 60W (Max)
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Display Data Channel (DDC) data using DVI and HDMI standards. EDID and DDC signals are actively buffered HDCP Compliant with HDCP using DVI and HDMI 1.3 standards 5.2.2. 4I-DS & 4O-DS 4I-DS Input (4) DVI Input Connector (4) Female DB24+5/HDMI Input Level T.M.D.S.
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Output Impedance 75Ω General 0 dB Gain 6.75 Gbps Bandwidth Video Signal DVI 1.0/HDMI 1.3 full digital T.M.D.S signal Max Time-delay 5nS (±1nS) Switching Speed 200ns (Max.) Crosstalk <-50dB@5MHz Supports Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) and EDID and DDC Display Data Channel (DDC) data HDCP...
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 Up to 4Kx2K Resolution 2km (Single mode transmission, using Single Mode Optical Module and OM3 Single Mode Fiber Cable) Transmission Distance 300m (Multi-mode transmission, using Single/ Multi mode Optical Module and OM3 Multi-Mode Fiber Cable) Data Rate 10.2Gbit/s 5.2.12.
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Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 TCP/IP Protocol General Gain Bandwidth 10.2Gbps Max Resolution 4Kx2K Crosstalk <-50dB@5MHz Transmission Distance 1080P 70m; 4Kx2K ≤ ≤ Switching Speed 200ns (Max.) Embedded HDMI audio: PCM, Dobly Digital, DTS, Supported Audio DTS-HD Format Analog audio: PCM HDMI Standard Support HDMI1.4a EDID&...
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 6. 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 8x8 connectors well. 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 8x8 7. 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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